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• Constitutional Law
• Autonomy Models
• Electoral Systems
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Oskar Peterlini is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His research focuses on constitutional law, autonomy models, electoral systems, minority protection, and federalism. He has authored over 50 publications analyzing South Tyrol's autonomy, Italian constitutional reforms, and comparative governance frameworks. His work often bridges legal analysis with historical and political context, emphasizing the role of institutional design in resolving ethnic and regional conflicts. Key research areas include the evolution of South Tyrol's autonomy statute, the impact of electoral systems on minority representation, and cross-border comparisons of autonomy models (e.g., Åland Islands, Hong Kong, Belgium). He frequently addresses challenges in maintaining democratic participation and safeguarding minority rights within evolving constitutional frameworks. His recent studies explore tensions between centralized governance and regional autonomy in Italy. Publications highlight both theoretical contributions and applied policy analysis, often leveraging historical case studies to inform contemporary debates. While no awards are explicitly listed, his extensive output indicates significant scholarly influence in constitutional and regional studies.

Adriana Gerarda BusView profile

Professor

• Early Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• Multimedia Learning
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Adriana Gerarda Bus is a Professor at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Arts and Education, and a leading researcher at the National Centre for Reading Education and Research. Her work bridges early literacy, digital media, and educational intervention, with a strong focus on how digital picture books can support children's language and reading development. Her research interests include early literacy, digital literacy, multimedia learning, bilingual and multilingual reading, home literacy environments, and educational technology. She investigates how digital enhancements in e-books influence story comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, particularly among young and language-minority children. Her work often employs meta-analytic methods to synthesize evidence across studies. The most recent articles highlight a consistent trend: exploring the efficacy, design, and accessibility of digital picture books across diverse contexts. Themes include screen vs. paper reading, multilingual access, nudging strategies to promote reading, and interventions like Bookstart. Her publications appear in high-impact journals such as AERA Open , Learning and Instruction , and Review of Educational Research . Building a Stronger Case for Independent Reading at School (2024) Nudging to Stimulate Reading in Primary and Secondary Education (2023) Efficacy of digital picture book enhancements... (2023) Free access to multilingual digital books... (2023) A Comparison of Children’s Reading on Paper Versus Screen: A Meta-Analysis (2021) She has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Her advising activities are not detailed, but she frequently collaborates with PhD students and early-career researchers. She has been involved in grant-funded projects related to digital literacy, Bookstart evaluations, and cross-cultural studies of reading interventions. She is affiliated with the National Centre for Reading Education and Research, a key hub for literacy research in Norway. Her team engages in both experimental and meta-analytic studies, often in collaboration with international partners from the Netherlands, the U.S., Poland, and Zambia. Future work appears to focus on expanding digital access for multilingual families and refining digital book designs for optimal learning outcomes.

• Higher Education
• STEM Education
• Gender in Higher Education
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Katalin Szelenyi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership in Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston, within the College of Education and Human Development. Her academic work bridges higher education policy, STEM education, and global citizenship, with a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion. Research Interests: Dr. Szelenyi’s research centers on higher education’s role in the public good, particularly in STEM fields. She investigates faculty and doctoral student experiences, focusing on work-life balance, identity formation, and academic capitalism. Her work critically examines gender, race, ethnicity, and national origin through an intersectional lens. She also explores the globalization of higher education and the experiences of international students. Publications and Research Trends: Her recent publications reflect a sustained focus on the interplay between institutional structures and individual experiences in academia. Themes include the commercialization of research, living-learning programs, and the socialization of STEM doctoral students. Her work combines qualitative methods with comparative and international perspectives, often highlighting systemic inequities and proposing policy-relevant insights. Scientific Awards: AERA Division J Exemplary Publication Award (2012) ASHE Council for International Higher Education Book Award (2013) Bobby Wright Dissertation Citation for Excellence Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, her involvement in the National Study of Living Learning Programs (NSLLP), funded by the National Science Foundation, highlights her experience with large-scale research projects. She has mentored junior researchers and served on editorial boards, including Research in Higher Education . Her leadership roles in AERA and ASHE demonstrate her national impact in the field. Labs and Teams: Dr. Szelenyi was a Post-Doctoral Research Associate on the NSLLP team at the University of Maryland, a major mixed-methods study. Though no current lab is mentioned, her collaborative research network includes scholars like Robert A. Rhoads, Nancy Denson, and Kristen Bresonis, indicating active engagement in research teams focused on higher education equity and policy.

Jon Igelmo ZaldívarView profile

Professor

• History of Education
• Educational Theory
• Ivan Illich Criticism
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Jon Igelmo Zaldívar is a Professor at the Department of Educational Studies in the Faculty of Education at Complutense University of Madrid. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2011) under advisors Dr. Patricia Villamor Manero and Dr. Gonzalo Jover Olmeda. His research focuses on the history of education, Ivan Illich's critical theories, deschooling movements, and decolonial pedagogy. He has been a postdoctoral researcher at Queen's University (Canada) and University of Deusto under the Juan de la Cierva Program. Currently co-editing Encounters in Theory and History of Education and International Journal of Educational Theory and Research , his work analyzes educational institutions' critique through contextual methodologies. Notable contributions include Desescolarizar la vida (2022) co-authored with Rosa Bruno-Jofre, exploring Illich's legacy. Awards include an Outstanding Award for his doctoral thesis. Education Background: PhD in Education (2011) from Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Degree in Pedagogy from University of Deusto. Research Interests: Historical analysis of educational institutions, Ivan Illich's intellectual trajectory, deschooling theories, postmodern pedagogical paradigms, decolonial education, and the intersection of religion and education. His work investigates how historical contexts shape educational discourses and practices, emphasizing the continuity between 1960-70s critiques and contemporary 'liquid pedagogy.' Scientific Awards: Honored with an Outstanding Award for his 2011 PhD thesis on Ivan Illich's Cuernavaca period. Grants & Fellowships: Basque Government's Research Fellowship (2008-2011); Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship (Spain). Labs/Teams: Member of the 'Civic Culture and Educational Policies' research group (CCyPE) and eDucaR team at Universidad de Deusto.

• Workplace Social Media Use
• Psychosocial Well-Being
• Cyberbullying at Work
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Reetta Oksa is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Tampere University. Her work focuses on the psychosocial implications of social media use in professional settings, workplace well-being during crises, and cyberbullying prevention strategies. She leads research within the Emerging Technologies Lab, collaborating on projects like the 'Hate & Public Sphere' initiative. Oksa holds a Doctoral Dissertation (2022) titled 'Towards Thriving or Draining? Psychosocial Well-Being Implications of Social Media Use at Work.' Her research spans longitudinal studies on Finnish workers' mental health during the pandemic, digital stressors, and online harassment in media professions. Key collaborations include the 'GOT Top achievements' network and international studies on cybercrime victimization patterns. She has published extensively in journals like Scandinavian Journal of Psychology and Journal of Medical Internet Research , with a focus on translating findings into actionable policies for safer digital workspaces. Education: Doctoral Dissertation in Communication Sciences (2022), Tampere University. Prior academic background includes a Master's (not explicitly stated) and early work on workplace ergonomics. Research interests blend quantitative methodologies with qualitative insights on digital transformation challenges. Her work highlights trends such as the dual role of social media in boosting productivity and causing exhaustion, the rise of cyberbullying as a workplace hazard, and the mental health impacts of global crises like pandemic restrictions and geopolitical conflicts. Recent articles emphasize longitudinal tracking of well-being metrics and the psychosocial dimensions of online harassment among professionals. Grants and advising: While specific grants aren't listed, her involvement in multi-wave longitudinal studies (e.g., 5-wave surveys on pandemic anxiety) implies sustained funding. Advising focuses on graduate students researching digital work environments and cyber-related behavioral outcomes. She co-leads the Emerging Technologies Lab, fostering interdisciplinary research on technology-human interaction in workspaces.

Julien BarrierView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sociology of public action
• Sociology of work and organizations
• Sociology of science and knowledge
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Julien Barrier is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon). He specializes in the sociology of public action, academic labor markets, and science-industry relations. His research focuses on institutional transformations in higher education, policy analysis, and the dynamics of academic work. Barrier holds a PhD in Sociology from Sciences Po Paris (2010) and has held postdoctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions like the Center for Sociology of Organizations. His current roles include co-directing the Master of Social Sciences at ENS de Lyon and leading the 'Knowledge Policies' interdisciplinary project within UMR Triangle. His work explores how managerial logics intersect with professional autonomy in academia, the evolution of research funding regimes, and the increasing application-oriented direction of public research. Key contributions include studies on university mergers, academic career fragmentation, and science-industry partnerships. Barrier’s research has been published in top journals like Revue française de sociologie and Gouvernement et action publique. He actively participates in policy discussions as a member of the Education Laboratory steering committee and the RESUP research network. Recent projects include a visiting scholar position at Northwestern University (2023-2024) and leadership in ANR-funded studies on organizational changes in public administration. His current supervision includes Hannah Gautrais’ thesis on climate scientists’ roles in activism. Barrier’s work bridges theoretical sociology with empirical policy analysis, offering critical insights into contemporary academic and institutional challenges.

Graham RenzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Religion
• Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy
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Graham Renz is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis (2023), an MA from the University of Missouri–St. Louis (2016), and a BS in Biology from Rockhurst University. His research focuses on metaphysics and philosophy of religion, particularly exploring Neo-Aristotelian frameworks. He teaches courses on logic, ancient philosophy (Plato/Aristotle), medieval philosophy (Augustine/Aquinas), and metaphysics. His research interests include hylomorphism, divine power, and the intersection of metaphysical theories with theological concepts. Notable works address form's ontological status, the nature of God's power, and critiques of agent-based virtue ethics. Dr. Renz advocates for non-religious theistic conceptions in philosophy of religion and has published critiques of object coincidence in metaphysics. Key contributions include analyses of E.J. Lowe's four-category ontology, defenses of formal unity in complex properties, and arguments against emergent powers in substance theory. He currently serves on Marian University's Teaching and Learning Committee and co-founded the Sophia Club.

Claudia IrtiView profile

Professor

• Private Law
• Family Law
• Data Protection
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Claudia Irti is a Full Professor of Private Law at the Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where she has held this position since May 2024. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from March 2015. Her academic affiliations include membership in the Elenco speciale dei professori universitari a tempo pieno of the Council of the Order of Milan (since 2014) and participation in the Ethics Commission of Ca' Foscari University. She is actively involved in editorial boards for journals such as Computer Law & Security , Nuove leggi civili commentate , and Jus civile . Research Interests : Claudia's work spans Private Law , with a focus on Family Law , Data Protection , and Legal Gaps . She explores intersections between technological advancements and legal/ethical frameworks, particularly in healthcare and digital platforms. Her research also addresses elderly rights, domestic violence, and the socio-legal implications of digital data circulation. Recent Publications reflect her expertise in digital privacy, family law, and elderly protections. Key themes include "Negotiated" Consent for data sharing, Domestic Violence in Digital Contexts , and Elderly Vulnerability in Legal Systems . These works often bridge comparative law, technological ethics, and civil liability. Academic Leadership : She coordinates the Doctorate in Law, Market and Person and previously led the Data Monitoring Board (2019-2020). Claudia organizes conferences like the Giuridica Summer School on vulnerability policies and participates in the AGEIT Project (PNRR-funded) examining aging societies' cultural dimensions.

Thomas SnyderView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Policy
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Thomas Snyder is a Professor of Economics at the University of Central Arkansas's College of Business. His research spans labor economics, entrepreneurship, public policy, and international finance. Key areas include occupational licensing, minority business success, charter school impacts, and regulatory effects on economic activity. Research Trends: His work analyzes how policy frameworks shape labor markets, entrepreneurship, and educational outcomes. Recent studies focus on migration, DACA recipients' economic integration, and moral hazard in international lending. Publications: A prolific scholar, Snyder has published extensively on topics such as natural resource economics, charter schools, and state-level licensing regulations, with a geographic emphasis on Arkansas and China.

• American Popular Culture
• Youth Culture
• Literature
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Dr. Agnieszka Stasiewicz-Bieńkowska is an Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University's Faculty of International and Political Studies, Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora. Specializing in American popular culture, gender studies, and vampire fiction analysis, she has received prestigious fellowships including the Dagmar and Nils William Olsson Fellowship and multiple Swedish Institute Visby Programme scholarships. Ph.D. in American Studies (Jagiellonian University) Research areas: Vampire narratives, Girlhood studies, Digital communication Research Focus: Explores intersections of gender violence, ethnic identity, and fantasy tropes in vampire fiction, alongside diaspora studies in Swedish-American youth literature. Her 2017 monograph Hospitality, Rape and Consent in Vampire Popular Culture (co-edited) redefined ethical analyses in paranormal genres. Awards & Recognition: 2018 Rektor UJ Individual Award, Third Class 2012 Franklin Scott Prize from Swedish-American Historical Society Co-authored 2012 award-winning paper on digital networks International Collaborations: Participated in EU-AU ICI-ECP BORDER CROSSINGS exchange program and coordinated U.S. study tours. Currently organizing the 2025 IRSCYL conference panel.

• Media and Information Law
• Digital Law
• Private Law
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Liane Huttner serves as a Lecturer in Private Law and Criminal Sciences at the Jean Monnet Faculty of Law, University of Paris-Saclay, specializing in legal frameworks governing digital environments with emphasis on human rights and democratic values amid technological change. She actively contributes to national academic discourse through conferences and collaborative research initiatives across French institutions. Dr. Huttner earned her PhD in Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2022, defending her dissertation "The Algorithm's Decision: Private Law Study on Human-Machine Relations" under Judith Rochfeld's supervision, establishing her expertise in AI's legal implications. Her research spans critical digital law domains: Media and Information Law Digital Law Private Law Digital Democracy Internet Law Data Law Law and Technology Human Rights Digital Inequalities Digital Governance She investigates legal adaptation to technological evolution, advocating frameworks prioritizing human autonomy. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on emerging regulatory challenges: the 2024 monograph "The algorithm's decision" analyzes private law in human-machine interactions, while the 2025 work "New challenges in European consumer law" addresses digital technology, food, health, and environmental regulation. Both works underscore law's role as a critical counter-power protecting human freedom against technological dominance. Dr. Huttner collaborates extensively through the Institut Droit, Éthique, Patrimoine (IDEP) at Jean Monnet Faculty, engaging with Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Nantes University, and others on interdisciplinary projects examining law, ethics, and technology governance in digital societies.

Thorsten ThielView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Digital Policy
• Democracy in the Digital Age
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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thiel is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt. He serves as holder of the Professorship for Democracy Promotion and Digital Policy, Equal Opportunities Officer (Gleichstellungsbeauftragter) of the Faculty, and representative for Social Sciences study programs. His research focuses on political theory in digital contexts, specifically examining democratic transformations through technology, sovereignty in digital infrastructure, and structural changes in public spheres. Professorship for Democracy Promotion and Digital Policy Equal Opportunities Officer Faculty Representative for Social Sciences ORCID: 0000-0002-4261-118X His scholarly work investigates: Digital sovereignty frameworks and their political implications Structural transformations of public spheres through social media AI's impact on democratic processes Privatization of digital public infrastructure Anonymous activism and digital rights Republicanism in networked societies Recent publications analyze emerging challenges to democratic governance in digital environments, including algorithmic decision-making, platform regulation, and crisis hackathons as democratic innovations. He has contributed to debates on digital sovereignty (2024), AI's influence on political will-formation (2024), and Habermasian digital public sphere theory (2023). His #WirVsVirus hackathon analysis (2023) explores participatory technology in crisis governance.

• Governance Strategies
• Green Transition
• Climate Change Policy
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Daniel Carelli is a postdoctoral researcher at Chalmers University of Technology specializing in Environmental Systems Analysis . He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Gothenburg , focusing on governance strategies for major global challenges including climate change, antibiotic resistance, and pandemics. Current research emphasizes bureaucratic organizations' role in policy implementation Active in EU governance studies and transnational policy coordination Research Themes: His work bridges climate policy , public health governance , and administrative autonomy , with particular focus on institutional responses to complex global challenges. Recent publications analyze track-based policy systems and super-wicked problem coordination. Key Collaborations: Works with Jon Pierre , B. Guy Peters , and Björn Rönnerstrand on EU health governance projects. Currently involved in Mission-driven policy instruments for zero and negative emissions funded by the Swedish Energy Agency .

Erik GilbertView profile

Professor

• Global History
• Indian Ocean Trade
• East African Studies
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Erik Gilbert is a Professor of History and Phi Alpha Theta Advisor at Arkansas State University's Beck College of Sciences & Mathematics. His work bridges global history with regional expertise in the Indian Ocean world and East Africa. Ph.D. in History from Boston University (1997) M.A. in History from the University of Vermont (1990) B.A. in Greek from William and Mary (1986) His research interrogates the interplay between commodity flows and cultural exchange, focusing on rice cultivation, maritime trade networks, and the socio-political dynamics of Indian Ocean port cities. He critically examines the structural failures of modern higher education systems. Recent publications highlight trends in Indian Ocean material culture, rice domestication, and colonial trade economies. His work combines phylogenetic analysis with historical methodology to trace agricultural pathogens and economic networks. College of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Award (2004-05) AIYS/NEMERTA Fellow (1994) Fulbright Fellow (1994) A dedicated advisor, Gilbert has shaped academic programs through editorial and curriculum development work. Contact him at egilbert@AState.edu in Humanities & Social Sciences Building, Room 2059.

• Contemporary History of the Arab World
• Arab-East-West Relations
• International Relations
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Professor Henry Laurens (b. 1954) holds the Chair of Contemporary History of the Arab World at Collège de France since 2003. His research focuses on Arab-East-West relations, national trajectories in Egypt, Syria, and Palestine, and the impact of international diplomacy on Middle Eastern societies. He employs global Mediterranean history and Arab memorial literature to analyze power dynamics and political cultures. Education: Agrégation in History (1980), DEA (1979), and Arabic diploma from Inalco (1981). Research: Explores the Eastern Crises series, Arab nationalism failures, Ottoman provincial evolution, and French comics' depiction of the Arab world. Teaching: Courses since 2019 analyze international relations shaping Middle Eastern societies, with 2025 lectures on the 1970 Eastern Crisis and post-2001 Palestine. Collaborations: Partnerships with CAREP (Paris) and Saint Joseph University (Beirut) for fieldwork and seminars.