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• Financial Law
• Tax Law
• International Taxation
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José Carlos Pedrosa López is an academic affiliated with the University of Valencia's Department of Financial Law and Legal History, specializing in Financial and Tax Law. His research focuses on international taxation, EU tax law, tax arbitration, and educational innovation in legal pedagogy. He has contributed extensively to scholarly journals and authored/co-authored books on tax law, digital education methodologies, and fiscal policy for emerging enterprises. He holds a PhD in Law from Carlos III University of Madrid (2018), supervised by Juan Zornoza Pérez and Francisco Alfredo García Prats. His work frequently addresses EU jurisprudence, cross-border tax issues, and the application of tax treaties. Pedrosa López is also engaged in advancing legal education through digital tools and sustainable development goals, as seen in collaborative works on innovation in teaching methods. His recent publications analyze tax rulings from the European Court of Justice, emphasizing compliance with EU directives, proportionality in sanctions, and the implications of hybrid financial instruments. He coordinates collective works on tax arbitration and the impact of AI on taxpayer rights.

Adam RamshawView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
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Adam Ramshaw is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria Law School, Northumbria University. His research focuses on human rights, constitutional law, legal theory, and property law, with a particular interest in proportionality analysis in fundamental rights cases. Prior to academia, he worked as a paralegal at Bond Dickinson, advising the UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, and Skills. He holds a Law PhD (2017) and LLB (2012), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Adam’s professional activities include membership in the UKRI Talent Peer Review College and peer-review roles for publishers like Hart and Oxford University Press. He supervises PhD students researching topics such as Irish subordinate legislation, abeyance of title in the Irish Free State, and land transactions under the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Rubén Bernardo MadridView profile

Researcher

• Biogeography
• Macroecology
• Species Assemblage
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Rubén Bernardo Madrid is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Physics at Umeå University, Sweden. He holds a postdoctoral position and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biogeography, macroecology, evolutionary biology, and physics. His work explores global biodiversity patterns, species assembly mechanisms, and the influence of historical ecological processes on current biodiversity. Education: Completed his PhD and initial postdoctoral research at the Doñana Biological Station-CSIC (Spain), studying population dynamics, human-wildlife conflicts, and invasive species. He now leads independent research on biogeographical regions, species assemblage universality, and ancestral evolutionary signals. Key Research Themes: 1) Universal biodiversity organization across biogeographical regions, 2) Trophic guild proportionality in bird assemblages, 3) Phylogenetic influences on species morphology and distribution, 4) Biogeographical region delineation via phylogenetic data. Collaborations: Co-supervised PhD and Master’s students on topics like human-bear conflicts and illegal wildlife trade. Active in research groups like the Complex Systems group at IceLab, focusing on network analysis and ecological modeling. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature Ecology & Evolution , Ecology Letters , and Proceedings of the Royal Society B , addressing biodiversity conservation, invasive species impacts, and ecological community dynamics.

Guyora BinderView profile

Professor

• Criminal Law
• Jurisprudence
• Law and Literature
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Professor Guyora Binder is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and University at Buffalo Distinguished Professor at the School of Law. He holds the Hodgson Russ Faculty Scholar title and has served as Vice Dean for Research and Faculty Development. His research focuses on Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, and Law and Literature, with notable contributions to felony murder doctrine, legal theory, and racial disparities in criminal punishment. He has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions including Stanford Law School (as Leah Kaplan Visiting Professor of Human Rights) and Cornell Law School. His academic journey includes clerkship under federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein and roles as Dana Fellow of Comparative Jurisprudence at UCLA. His scholarship spans constitutional history, international law, and critical legal theory, with publications in top journals like the Yale Law Journal and Stanford Law Review. Recent work examines police accountability, racial disparities in sentencing, and moral philosophy in criminal justice. Prof. Binder has authored influential books such as *Felony Murder* (2012) and *The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Criminal Law* (2016). His awards reflect his scholarly impact, including SUNY’s highest academic honor. Current research trends emphasize systemic critiques of policing and legal frameworks addressing social justice. Prof. Binder’s contributions extend beyond writing to academic leadership: he chairs the President’s Review Board and advises on institutional research strategy. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy advocacy, shaping contemporary debates on criminal justice reform.

Scott HemphillView profile

Professor

• Antitrust Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Regulation of Industry
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Scott Hemphill is the Moses H. Grossman Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and co-director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy. His expertise spans antitrust law, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks addressing technology and pharmaceutical industries. He holds a PhD in economics from Stanford University, an AB from Harvard, and an MSc from the London School of Economics. Previously, he served as antitrust bureau chief for the New York Attorney General and clerked for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Education: PhD (Economics, Stanford 2010), JD (Stanford 2001), MSc (Economics, LSE 1997), AB (Harvard 1994) Research Focus: Anticompetitive practices by dominant tech firms, common ownership effects, and pharmaceutical patent strategies. Awards: Nathan Abbott Scholar (Stanford), top law school graduate. His scholarship on generic drug patent delays has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court. He teaches courses on antitrust law and intellectual property, emphasizing technological challenges to traditional legal frameworks.

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• EU Law
• Financial Regulation
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Georgios D. Pavlidis is an Associate Professor of International and EU Law at the School of Law of Neapolis University in Cyprus. He holds a UNESCO Chair (Project: “Human development, security and the fight against transnational crime”) and a Jean Monnet Chair (Project: “Tracing Criminal Assets in the European Union”). He obtained his PhD in Law from the University of Geneva, with postgraduate studies in the U.S. (SMU Dallas) and the UK (University of Warwick). His research focuses on AML/CFT, digital finance, AI governance, and asset recovery. He has advised the European Commission, served as an AML expert for global initiatives (e.g., Stanford’s Digital Currency Global Initiative), and participated in EU-funded projects like the COST Action on Globalization and Illicit Trade. His recent work explores AI’s role in law enforcement, EU AMLA reforms, and challenges in cross-border asset confiscation. He coordinates the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence AI-2-TRACE-CRIME and collaborates with institutions like the Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence. His publications analyze FATF standards, EU digital finance strategies, and legal frameworks for stablecoins.

Roger SeilerView profile

Researcher

• Paleopathology
• Mummy Studies
• Dento-alveolar Pathology
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Roger Seiler, Dr. med. dent. Dr. phil., is a Research Affiliate in the Paleopathology and Mummy Studies Group at the University of Zurich. His work focuses on dento-alveolar structures in experimental mummification, ancient dental pathologies, and micro-CT imaging of human remains. Current projects include studying Neolithic dentitions (e.g., Ötzi, the Iceman) and Swiss Mummy Project analyses of dento-alveolar and skull pathologies like biparietal thinning and multiple myeloma. Past projects involved medico-historical research on plague and medieval art. Key research interests span ancient Egyptian and medieval European populations, with emphasis on oral health disparities, skeletal degeneration, and cultural mortuary practices. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate expertise in paleopathology, mummification techniques, and interdisciplinary archaeological methods. Notable studies include analyses of KV64 Egyptian mummies, Japanese Heian-period mummies, and salt mummies from Iran. His work combines bioarchaeological analysis with advanced imaging technologies, bridging gaps between anthropology, medicine, and history. Collaborations with institutions like the Geneva Museum and Palermo Catacombs highlight his global contributions to understanding ancient disease patterns and cultural practices.

Sébastien PlatonView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• European Union Law
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Sébastien Platon is a Professor of Public Law at the University of Bordeaux, affiliated with the Centre for European and International Research and Documentation (CRDEI). He directs the Master's program in European Law and is a leading expert in European constitutional law, rule of law, and fundamental rights. His work bridges national and EU legal systems, with a focus on Brexit, democratic legitimacy, and the protection of rights. University: University of Bordeaux School: Faculty of Law Department: Department of Public Law Academic Rank: Professor His research interests include European constitutional law, EU institutions, the European Charter of Fundamental Rights, the European Court of Human Rights, and the impact of crises (such as the pandemic) on public law. He has co-authored a textbook on European human rights law and co-created the Revue JADE . His recent publications analyze institutional balance, judicial independence, Brexit legality, and the essential core of fundamental rights. Themes across his work include the rule of law, democratic accountability, and the vertical division of competences in the EU. Scientific contributions include: Participant in the Charterclick! project (online tool for fundamental rights claims) Collaborator on the RECONNECT project (democracy and rule of law in Europe) Expert commentator in Libération, Les Échos, and Sud-Ouest on EU legal issues He advises on EU legal challenges and has contributed to public understanding of European law through media and academic outreach. He has no listed advisees in the provided text. He is based in a research center and leads a master’s program, indicating leadership in academic training and European legal scholarship.

• Education law
• Human rights in education
• Law and technologies
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Aušrinė Pasvenskienė (Associate Professor) is affiliated with the Faculty of Law at Vytautas Magnus University , specifically within the Department of Private Law . She contributes to research clusters on Globalisation's Impact on Law and Applied Ethics . Doctor of Sciences (2017) ORCID: 0000-0003-3503-414X Research Interests: Her work focuses on Education Law , Human Rights in Education , Law and Technologies , and EdTech Law . She explores intersections between legal frameworks and emerging digital challenges. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze GDPR implementation and data protection , competition law adaptation to sustainability , AI transparency obligations , and digital assets in legal contexts . Theses address climate change responsibility , e-sports regulation , and digital property recovery . Supervised Projects: Advised 10+ theses on topics including data sovereignty, digital contract enforcement, and climate justice. Student works cover 2014-2025, with recent emphasis on AI ethics and blockchain legal challenges.

• Constitutional Law
• Electoral Law
• Political Responsibility of Ministers
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Dr. Marek Kamil Woźnicki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Constitutional Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin, Poland. He holds dual expertise in Law (2009) and History (2012) from UMCS, and Canon Law (2014) from Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, Warsaw. His academic career spans roles as a judge's assistant (2011-2015) and editorial leadership of the journal Prawo i Polityka since 2018. Research focuses on constitutional law, electoral law, and political accountability mechanisms in parliamentary systems. Active in institutional governance as a Senate Disciplinary Committee member (2021-present) and internship committee member (2018-present). Recipient of the Meritorious Honorary Blood Donor award. His scholarly output examines Polish electoral law evolution, ministerial accountability frameworks, and comparative analyses of European local governance models. His 2018 monograph Geneza i ewolucja odpowiedzialności politycznej ministra w ustroju III Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej remains a seminal work in the field. Current research explores proportional representation dynamics in Polish voivodeship elections and modern electoral code reforms.

Andreas S.W. SteyvenView profile

Lecturer

• Biologically Inspired Computing
• Evolutionary Swarm Robotics
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Dr. Andreas S.W. Steyven is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment , where he also earned his PhD, MSc, BSc, and BEng. He founded and manages the Evolutionary Robotics Laboratory (Applied AI Lab), focusing on biologically inspired computing and robotics. His research specializes in Adaptation mechanisms in evolutionary swarm robotics Safety-critical cyber-physical systems Self-organizing and self-adaptive systems Internet of Things and network security Recent publications highlight trends in evolutionary algorithms, distributed systems, and digital forensics. Notably, his 2024 Forensic Science International work on PHASER introduced an open-source perceptual hashing framework for forensic analysis. Scientific recognition includes Nomination for Best Paper Award at GECCO 2018 Contributions to drone fleet security evaluation (2017) Foundational work on mEDEA algorithm (2015)

• Criminal Law
• Legal Ethics
• Human Rights
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Edita Gruodytė is a tenured Professor at Vytautas Magnus University, specializing in Criminal Law (national, EU, and comparative perspectives), Legal Ethics , and Human Rights . She serves as Vice-Dean for Research at the Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Law, and is Chief Editor of the legal journal Teisės apžvalga/Law Review . Key Affiliations : Department of Public Law, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Law, Vytautas Magnus University Expertise : EU Criminal Law, Business Crimes, Legal Education, Migration Policy Her research spans Criminal Policy (including drug laws and corruption prevention in healthcare), Digital Law (AI accountability and electronic personhood), and Human Rights (privacy vs. right to truth, migration crisis responses). She has authored 1+ books and 40+ articles, with recent work focusing on GDPR compliance in telemedicine and the impact of smart technologies on private law. As a legal practitioner with 17+ years of experience, she teaches courses in criminal law, business crimes, EU criminal law, and legal ethics.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Competition and Antitrust Law
• International Trade Law
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Matthias Lamping is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, focusing on intellectual property law, competition law, and technology transfer. He serves as a visiting lecturer at the University of Munich, Europa-Kolleg Hamburg, and Tongji University in Shanghai, while advising public and private entities on IP and competition matters. PhD in Law (University of Salzburg) MBA (IESE Business School) Habilitand at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich His research examines the interplay between property rights, competition, and innovation processes, with emphasis on: Patent law and market dominance TRIPS Agreement harmonization Regulation of emerging technologies EU patent system reforms Legal philosophy and economic analysis Key publication trends include: 2024 work on genomic techniques and plant breeding IP 2023 analysis of EU compulsory licensing frameworks 2019 proposals for antimicrobial innovation incentives 2016-2014 studies on TRIPS implementation and patent harmonization 2013-2010 critiques of EU patent integration

Anna BarczakView profile

Professor

• Environmental Protection Law
• Municipal Waste Management
• Administrative Law
• +4 more

Anna Barczak is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Szczecin, specializing in environmental protection law, administrative law, and local government responsibilities. She holds a doctoral degree (2003) and habilitation (2014), and was awarded the title of Professor in 2016. Her research focuses on municipal waste management, environmental impact assessments, and legal frameworks for ecological security. Her academic roles include heading the Environmental Protection Law Research Team, editing the Administrative Studies journal, and coordinating postgraduate programs in environmental law. She has supervised over 350 theses and teaches courses on environmental law, administrative law, and public administration. Barczak actively participates in university governance, serving on the Scientific Council, Learning Outcomes Committee, and recruitment panels. Her work emphasizes legal aspects of environmental justice, public participation, and sustainable development. She contributes to international conferences and comparative legal analyses, particularly regarding EU environmental policies and municipal practices.

Piotr DniestrzańskiView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• European Union Studies
• Mathematical Economics
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Dr. hab. Piotr Dniestrzański, professor at Wrocław University of Economics, specializes in mathematical and political science approaches to fair division problems, particularly in the context of degressively proportional allocation systems. He holds an academic position in the Department of Mathematics and Cybernetics. His research focuses on optimizing seat distributions in institutions like the European Parliament, addressing paradoxes in proportional representation, and applying mathematical models to political and economic challenges. Key research areas include: Apportionment methods and divisor-based allocation systems EU parliamentary configuration dynamics Optimization theory for fair resource distribution Statistical measures of inequality and disproportionality Recent work analyzes Brexit's impact on European Parliament structure, critiques the Cambridge Compromise framework, and explores entropy-based allocation strategies. His methodologies bridge mathematical rigor with practical governance applications. Consultation hours in 2024/2025: Thursdays 12:45-13:15 via Microsoft Teams (code rs9b0dy).