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• European Union Law
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
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Dr. Catherine Donnelly is an Associate Professor at the Law School of Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and a Fellow of TCD since 2011. Previously, she held roles at the University of Oxford, including University Lecturer and Fellow at Wadham College (2005-2007). She has extensive legal practice experience, including litigation at Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York and pro bono work with Human Rights Watch. Her academic background includes degrees from Trinity College Dublin (LL.B.), Oxford (B.C.L.), Harvard (LL.M.), and a D.Phil. from Oxford on 'Delegation of Governmental Power to Private Parties: A Comparative Perspective.' She is admitted to the bars of England/Wales, Ireland, and New York. Her research focuses on European Union Law, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights. Notable publications include co-authoring De Smith's Judicial Review (multiple editions) and chapters on EU legal integration, public procurement, and comparative administrative law. Her work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing issues like judicial review, public-private partnerships, and proportionality in human rights cases. Recent articles emphasize EU legal frameworks, preliminary rulings, and transparency in public law. Her awards include the Harvard Law School Fellowship (1998-1999) and Arts and Humanities Research Council Awards (2001-2004, 1997-1998). She has advised on legal reforms and contributed to interdisciplinary debates on transnational law education and governance.

Grayson BlackView profile

Researcher

• Queer Political Ecology
• Eco-sophy
• Anthrozoology
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Grayson Black is a doctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews , affiliated with the School of International Relations . Their work bridges queer political ecology, ecosophy, and anthrozoology, aiming to address trauma and disconnection through interdisciplinary lenses. Expertise spans post-structuralism, eco-socialism, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Education: BA in International Studies ( Summa Cum Laude ) from Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Edinburgh MLitt in Global Social Political Thought ( Distinction ) from University of St Andrews Research trends focus on political ecology, queer theory, and non-human sociopolitical belonging. Recent works explore topics like trans allyship, taxonomic stratification as Anglo-imperial technology, and the political psychology of alter-humanity. Scientific awards include the French Honours Award (Apr 2019) Gray Prize (2021) Handsel Scholarship (2024) Phi Kappa Phi Award (2020) Presentations include talks on queer eco-politics, pacifist stereotypes, and political psychology of alter-humanity at events like Untangling Fur-tures (2025). Contact via email: glgb1@st-andrews.ac.uk .

Paul ChaistyView profile

Professor

• Russian Politics
• Comparative Presidentialism
• Post-Communist Studies
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Paul Chaisty is Professor of Russian and East European Politics and Head of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) at the University of Oxford. He joined the Department of Politics and International Relations in 2005, following a prior appointment at Pembroke College, Oxford. His research examines legislative, party, and interest group politics in post-communist systems, with geographic emphasis on Russia and Ukraine. Research interests include: Comparative presidentialism and coalitional politics in multiparty systems Political attitudes and national identity in Putin's Russia Electoral behavior and party systems in Ukraine Authoritarian institutional resilience and regime legitimacy Legislative dynamics in hybrid and post-Soviet regimes His publications analyze patterns in executive-legislative relations, coalition management, and public opinion across authoritarian and transitional contexts. Recent work investigates constitutional reforms in Russia, electoral landslides in Ukraine, cabinet proportionality, and COVID-19 blame attribution in authoritarian states. He currently supervises PhD candidates including George Hajipavli. No scientific awards or grants are documented in the source material.

Michelle GallantView profile

Professor

• Money Laundering
• Terrorist Finance
• Taxation
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Dr. Michelle Gallant serves as Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law (Robson Hall), where she has taught continuously since 1999 and attained full professorship in 2014. She concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor appointment in the university's Peace and Conflict Studies Program since 2005 and is an Associate member of St. Paul's College. Her significant administrative roles include Manitoba Law Reform Commissioner (2012-2018), Deputy Commissioner of the Residential Tenancies Commission (2008-2011), and former Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) and Director of the Legal Research Institute (2004-2010). Her academic credentials feature a Doctor of Philosophy from King's College London (2000), preceded by a Master of Laws from the University of British Columbia (1996) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick (1990). Prior to doctoral studies, she practiced as Legal Counsel for the Federal Department of Justice in Halifax. Dr. Gallant's research centers on the governance of tainted finance, with primary expertise in Money Laundering, Terrorist Finance, and Taxation intersecting with Philanthropy and the Law. Her work critically examines civil forfeiture mechanisms, anti-money laundering regulations, and the tension between financial crime control and human rights protection. She employs empirical methodologies to evaluate regulatory effectiveness across Canadian and international contexts, with particular attention to banking sector vulnerabilities and cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals evolving scholarly focus from theoretical frameworks toward empirical studies of civil forfeiture and international regulatory cooperation. Recent work increasingly addresses the impact of financial secrecy jurisdictions on crime control efforts and explores innovative approaches to balancing security imperatives with fundamental rights protections in financial regulation. She maintains active scholarly engagement through presentations at premier international forums including the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime and Global Conference on Transparency Research, where she contributes expertise on civil forfeiture patterns, terrorist finance regulation, and philanthropy law applications.

• Contract Law
• Restitution
• Freedom of Expression
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Eoin O'Dell is an Associate Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin (TCD). He specializes in private and commercial law, focusing on Contract, Restitution, and Freedom of Expression. He holds advanced degrees including a BCL from the University of Oxford and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Dr. O'Dell has served as President of the Irish Association of Law Teachers and Editor of the Dublin University Law Journal. Education: BCL (NUI), BCL (Oxon), PhD (Cantab) Roles: Barrister-at-Law, Editor of Dublin University Law Journal, Fellow of TCD His research interests include Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property, and Competition Policy. He has published extensively on topics like GDPR compliance and tobacco packaging legislation. Awards: Prendergast Scholar (1989), Rodney Overend Memorial Trust scholar (2001), Fellow of TCD (2003) Dr. O'Dell has contributed to academic leadership roles and editorial boards, advancing legal scholarship in Ireland and beyond.

Peter BishopView profile

Professor

• Software Reliability
• Software Fault Tolerance
• Design Diversity
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Peter Bishop is a Professor at the Centre for Software Reliability, City St George's, University of London, where he holds a joint chair in Systems and Software Dependability with Robin Bloomfield. He is also Chief Scientist at Adelard, part of NCC Group, providing consultancy and research in computer safety and dependability. He holds BSc and MSc degrees in Physics and is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the IET. University: City St George's, University of London School: College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences Department: Centre for Software Reliability Academic Rank: Professor Email: p.bishop@citystgeorges.ac.uk Research Interests: Peter Bishop's research spans software fault tolerance, design diversity, software reliability prediction, statistical testing, system safety and security, assurance case methodologies, and their application in industrial contexts including autonomous vehicles and nuclear systems. He has led research for the UK nuclear industry on smart device assessment and participated in European projects on critical control system safety. Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on conservative confidence bounds for software reliability, safety assurance under uncertainty, integration of testing and formal proof, and security-informed safety. A recurring theme is the development of rigorous, evidence-based methods to justify software dependability in safety-critical domains, particularly where operational and test profiles differ or failure data is scarce. Scientific Awards and Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, his long-standing contributions are evident through his professorship, leadership at Adelard, and active role in safety-critical research. He is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the IET. Advising and Grants: Although specific students are not named, his leadership in major research projects such as DISPO and DIRC (2000–2006) indicates significant supervisory and mentoring roles. He has secured funding from sources including the Leverhulme Trust (UnCoDe project) and a consortium of nuclear industry stakeholders (EDF Energy, NDA, AWE, etc.) under the CINIF Nuclear Research Programme. Labs and Research Teams: He is a key member of the Centre for Software Reliability at City St George's and leads research activities at Adelard. He collaborates extensively with Robin Bloomfield, Lorenzo Strigini, Bev Littlewood, and others on software dependability and safety assurance research.

Michelle DonnellyView profile

Lecturer

• Child and Family Law
• Youth Justice
• Children's Rights
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Dr Michelle Donnelly is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde, returning in 2021 after roles at the University of Stirling and earlier positions at Strathclyde. She specializes in socio-legal research on child and family law, focusing on compulsory state intervention in cases of child protection and youth justice. Her work emphasizes improving rights assurance and procedural fairness in legal processes affecting children and families. Donnelly holds a PhD from Strathclyde (2017) and a PgCert in Learning and Teaching (2019). Her research explores the Scottish children’s hearings system, joint referrals in youth justice, and safeguarders’ roles. Notable projects include the British Academy’s Childhood Policy Programme and an international comparative study on family intervention led by Viadrina University. She contributed to Strathclyde Cares, earning a team medal for supporting care-experienced students. Donnelly’s awards include teaching excellence nominations and recognition for equality initiatives. Her current projects address justice inequalities for children in conflict with the law and human rights in child welfare. She teaches family law, children’s rights, and legal research methods.

Dharanidhar DangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Photonic Computing
• AI Hardware Acceleration
• Memristor-based Computing
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Dharanidhar Dang serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he advances hardware-centric artificial intelligence solutions through photonic and memristor technologies. Education Ph.D., Texas A&M University His research program bridges hardware innovation and biomedical applications, with primary focus on photonic computing architectures for real-time AI acceleration and memristor-based neuromorphic systems. He investigates critical challenges in hardware reliability (particularly degradation in memristor crossbars), energy efficiency in photonic accelerators, and co-design methodologies that optimize both algorithms and physical implementations. His biomedical work applies machine learning to macrophage biology, identifying predictive signatures for inflammatory diseases through computational immunology approaches. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Silicon photonic accelerators (P-ReTI, P-ReTiNA, SOFTONIC) targeting real-time and energy-efficient AI, 2) Memristor reliability frameworks addressing aging effects in deep learning hardware, and 3) Translational biomedical applications where machine learning deciphers macrophage behavior in inflammatory bowel disease and preterm infant lung conditions. This tripartite focus demonstrates exceptional versatility across hardware engineering and life sciences.

Tillmann Rudolf BraunView profile

Lecturer

• International Investment Law
• Public International Law
• International Arbitration
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Dr. Tillmann Rudolf Braun is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law , Humboldt University of Berlin. He is also a Ministerial Official at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. His academic career spans over a decade, with a focus on International Investment Law and its intersections with Public International Law , European Law , and Comparative Law . Research Interests : International and European Investment Law Investment Arbitration Legal implications of pandemics and armed conflicts on investment protection Comparative legal frameworks (German, European, Chinese) Sustainable development in investment agreements Teaching and Supervision : Teaches courses for the Master Programme International Dispute Resolution (IDR LL.M.) Supervises Master's theses on topics like investor-state accountability, data protection, and humanitarian law obligations Co-organized summer academies on international economic law and investment law Scientific Awards : Best Lecturer Award, IDR LL.M. Program 2018-2019 Recent Publications : 2022: 'State Responsibility and Investment Protection in the Time of Pandemic' (focus on health sector arbitration) 2020: 'International Law in Revolutionary Upheavals' (conflict zones and legal tensions)

• German Public Law
• European Public Law
• International Public Law
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Professor Michael Goldhammer holds the Chair of Public Law at EBS Law School, focusing on administrative law, comparative law, and legal philosophy. He serves as Vice Dean and leads research on public law’s European and international dimensions. He earned his doctorate (2012) and habilitation (2018) from the University of Bayreuth, with postdoctoral research visits to Michigan, Melbourne, and Cambridge. His work emphasizes legal foundational questions and disciplinary openness, supported by awards such as the DFG and DAAD scholarships. In 2024, he is on research leave for the Volkswagen Foundation-funded project on 'Kommunikativer Realakt und Ethical Turn.' Educations: PhD in Public Law, University of Bayreuth (2012) Habilitation, University of Bayreuth (2018) LL.M. from the University of Michigan Research Interests: His scholarship bridges administrative law, legal philosophy, and comparative law. Key areas include prognostic decisions by public authorities, the interplay between German and European legal frameworks, and foundational questions in intellectual property law. He critically examines constitutional principles and their application to modern challenges like pandemic governance and AI’s legal status. Articles Overview: Recent works analyze legal reform dynamics (e.g., VwGO-Novelle II), state secrecy under IP law, and fundamental rights conflicts. His publications span administrative procedure law, EU constitutionalism, and ethical dimensions of legal decision-making. The 2025 essay on administrative law reform critiques procedural gaps in German public governance. Awards & Grants: Michigan Grotius Fellowship DFG and DAAD grants Volkswagen Foundation project (2024) Advising & Grants: Though no formal advisees are listed, he leads research initiatives and collaborates internationally. Grants fund projects like pandemic legal governance (2021) and AI legal subjectivity (2024). Teams/Labs: His research group focuses on public law’s epistemological foundations and multilevel governance. Collaborations include the Max Planck Institute for Collective Goods (Bonn) and the University of Melbourne’s constitutional studies center.

Colin KingView profile

Research Fellow

• Proceeds of Crime Law
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Financial Crime
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Professor Colin King is a Senior Associate Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, specializing in proceeds of crime law, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial crime regulation. His work bridges legal theory and practice, focusing on deferred prosecution agreements, corporate criminal liability, and transnational asset recovery mechanisms. Education: Completed a PG Certificate in Higher Education (2019) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Previously held academic positions at the Universities of Sussex, Manchester, and Leeds, with an affiliation at the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (2014–2017). Research Interests: Explores legal responses to organized crime, terrorism financing, and regulatory frameworks in financial markets. Key areas include AML compliance challenges in the art and property sectors, legitimacy of non-conviction-based asset recovery, and comparative analysis of civil/criminal procedural hybrids. Publications: Authored/co-authored major works such as Negotiated Justice and Corporate Crime (2018) and edited collections like Dirty Assets (2014). Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2014 address topics ranging from EU customs confiscation practices to the role of informants in asset recovery. Funding: Secured grants from AHRC Leadership Fellowship, British Academy, Modern Law Review Seminar Series, and others. Current projects examine AML implementation challenges and corporate accountability mechanisms. Advising: Supervises seven PhD students focusing on financial crime and criminal evidence. Actively involved in shaping legal education through pedagogical certifications and academic mentorship. Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) for contributions to teaching excellence in legal studies.

Fiona M. Scott MortonView profile

Professor

• Industrial Organization
• Antitrust Policy
• Competition Policy
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Fiona M. Scott Morton is the Theodore Nierenberg Professor of Economics at the Yale University School of Management, where she has been a faculty member since 1999. She also holds appointments as Professor in the Health Policy & Management department and as an Adjunct Professor at Yale Law School. Her primary academic home is the School of Management, where she serves as a full Professor of Economics. Professor Scott Morton earned her BA in Economics from Yale University in 1989 and her PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her work at the intersection of economics, law, and public policy. Her research focuses on industrial organization, with particular expertise in competition policy and antitrust enforcement. Professor Scott Morton has become a leading voice on competition issues in digital markets and healthcare, with her work frequently cited by policymakers and practitioners. She has pioneered research on the economic implications of market concentration, platform regulation, and healthcare pricing dynamics. Her work bridges theoretical economic analysis with practical policy applications, making significant contributions to both academic discourse and real-world competition policy. A review of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on digital market regulation, particularly the implementation and enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act. She has also continued her groundbreaking work on healthcare markets, examining issues like hospital acquisitions of physician practices and surprise medical billing. Her research demonstrates a consistent application of industrial organization theory to contemporary policy challenges across multiple sectors. Professor Scott Morton has received numerous accolades for her work, including: Yale School of Management Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2020) Yale SOM Alumni Association Teaching Award (2015-16, 2006-07) Health Care Research Award for "The Effect of Medicare Part D on Pharmaceutical Prices and Utilization" (2011) National Science Foundation Research Grants (multiple awards) As Associate Dean from 2007-10 and through her founding of the Thurman Arnold Project at Yale, Professor Scott Morton has played a significant role in shaping competition policy education and discourse. Her government service as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis at the U.S. Department of Justice (2011-12) provided practical experience that informs her academic work. She has secured substantial research funding, including grants from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and multiple National Science Foundation awards. Professor Scott Morton directs the Thurman Arnold Project at Yale, which serves as a hub for competition policy research, education, and engagement. Through this initiative, she connects academic research with practical policy challenges, fostering dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers in the antitrust community.

Ralf WilkeView profile

Professor

• Applied Econometrics
• Microeconometrics
• Labour Economics
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Ralf Wilke is a Professor in Applied Econometrics and Microeconometrics at the Copenhagen Business School , with affiliations to ZEW as a research associate. His career spans multiple institutions including the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham, and University of York. Education: Diplom-Volkswirt (Bonn University), DEA (University of Toulouse I), Dr. rer. pol. (Dortmund University) Current Roles: Professor at CBS, Research Associate at ZEW Prior Roles: Lecturer/Associate Professor at Leicester/Nottingham, Readership at York Research Focus: Specializing in econometric methods for analyzing duration data, competing risks, panel models with group structures, and applications in industrial life modeling. His work addresses complex censoring mechanisms and spatial diffusion patterns in historical economic contexts. Recent Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize duration modeling with dependent censoring, copula-based competing risks frameworks, and structural econometric approaches to panel data. Key disciplines include computational statistics, quality engineering, and cliometrics.

Darren HarveyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• European Union Law
• Constitutional Law
• Public Law
• +5 more

Dr Darren Harvey is a Senior Lecturer in Law (Education) at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, an LLM in European Law from Saarland University, and an LLB from Edinburgh Law School. Prior to King's, he was an Early Career Fellow at Edinburgh Law School and a Stagiaire at the General Court of the CJEU. His research focuses on European Union Law, Constitutional Law, and Public Law with a particular emphasis on judicial review, Brexit legal implications, and the rule of law in the EU. Recent work includes analyses of the CJEU's judicial review mechanisms, post-Brexit legal frameworks, and the role of national parliaments in EU governance. Teaching spans EU Law, Public Law, and European Law across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has contributed to conferences such as the Young European Law Scholars Conference, emphasizing EU treaty reforms and legal dimensions of Brexit. Publications span peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and legal commentaries addressing EU fundamental rights, process-oriented federalism, and legal challenges posed by Brexit. His work highlights intersections between EU law and national legal systems, particularly in post-Brexit contexts.

• Public Contract Law
• Administrative Liability
• Constitutional Principles
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Alessandra Amore is a permanent faculty member at the University of Palermo's Department of Law , holding the academic rank of Researcher (GIUR-06/A). Her research focuses on public contract law, administrative liability, constitutional principles, and anti-mafia legislation. She maintains regular office hours and can be contacted via email at alessandra.amore@unipa.it. Research Interests Amore's work explores the intersection of administrative law with contemporary governance challenges, including: Public contract law anomalies and jurisdictional review Administrative liability for lawful acts Anti-mafia interdiction legal frameworks PNRR implementation in socio-health sectors Privacy vs. transparency in judicial proceedings Human dignity in vaccination-related liability Publications Trends Her publications (2017–2024) reflect deep engagement with Italian administrative law, particularly: Evolution of public procurement regulations Balancing constitutional principles in anti-mafia enforcement State responsibility in health policy Interplay between administrative discretion and judicial review Human rights protection in migration governance Procedural autonomy in EU contexts