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Béla Greskovits is a University Professor at the Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria, holding dual roles in the Department of International Relations and Department of Political Science, alongside Emeritus statuses in both departments. He also serves as a University Professor in the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations. His research focuses on the political economy of East-Central Europe, comparative economic development, social movements, and democratization, with a current emphasis on civil society’s role in the rise of right-wing populism. Academic appointments include visiting roles at Harvard University (2008-09), Cornell University (1998-99), and the European University Institute (2016-21). He earned a PhD in Economics from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1996) and an MA from the Budapest University of Economics (1980). Fluent in Hungarian, English, and German, he has authored over 100 publications, including the influential book Capitalist Diversity on Europe's Periphery (2012, co-authored with Dorothee Bohle), which won the Stein Rokkan Prize in 2013. Key Awards: 2021 East European Politics Best Article Prize, 2021 Polányi Károly Prize, Danubius Award (2018), Bibó István Prize (2014), and CEU Outstanding Research Award (2014). His work bridges political economy and sociology, analyzing how economic systems interact with democratization processes. Recent publications explore nationalism, rule of law crises in Europe, and Hungary’s illiberal turn. He has advised numerous policy initiatives and remains a leading voice on post-socialist transformation and civil society dynamics.

• Political Economy
• Comparative Economic Development
• Social Movements
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Zsigmond Lucza (born 1978 in Budapest) is a Hungarian contemporary artist and university assistant professor at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Department of Visual Art since 2022. He holds a DLA (Doctor of Liberal Arts) degree from the University of Pécs Faculty of Arts (2011-2014) and has extensive international experience including studies at the University of Lapland in Finland (2012-2013). Lucza's educational background includes dual Master's degrees from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2002-2007) in both Painting and Visual Art Teacher programs, along with foundational training at the Buda Drawing School (2000-2002). His academic career includes teaching positions at Jelky András Applied Arts Vocational High School (2014-2018), Modell Fashion School (2008-2012), and Kolumbusz Humanities High School (2005-2007). Lucza's artistic practice spans contemporary painting, transmedia art, and mixed media works, with significant focus on digital integration in traditional art forms. His research interests center on transmedia tendencies in contemporary Hungarian painting, visual communication, and the evolving relationship between digital and physical art spaces. His work often explores identity, perception, and the integration of technology in artistic expression, creating pieces that bridge traditional painting techniques with contemporary digital aesthetics. His artistic output shows a consistent evolution from figurative works toward more experimental transmedia approaches, with recent projects focusing on environmental reflection, digital portraiture, and collaborative installations. Lucza's work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both traditional painting techniques and contemporary digital media, creating a distinctive visual language that addresses current artistic concerns while maintaining strong technical foundations. Lucza has received multiple awards including an Erasmus scholarship for study at the University of Lapland, a scholarship from the Budapest Gallery and Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg, and first prizes in national competitions. His professional affiliations include membership in the Hungarian Artists' Association (MAOE) since 2007, the MAMŰ Society since 2015, and non-academic membership in the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA) since 2022. As an educator, Lucza has conducted numerous workshops internationally including the Experimental Drawing Course at the Latvian Academy of Arts and Transmedia Workshops at the University of Pécs. His curatorial work includes the 'Medium Summoners' exhibition at MAMŰ Gallery in Budapest (2017). Lucza maintains an active exhibition schedule with solo shows across Hungary, Finland, and Slovenia, alongside participation in numerous international artist colonies and collaborative projects.

• Contemporary Painting
• Transmedia Art
• Visual Communication
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Prem Kumar Rajaram is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU). He is based in Vienna and serves as Head of the Open Learning Initiative and project leader of the Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives consortium, which implements educational programs for displaced populations across Austria, Hungary, Germany, the UK, and Greece. His educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in International Relations, London School of Economics (2002) M.A. in International Relations, Australian National University (1994) B.A. (Hons) in Politics, University of Hull, UK (1993) Rajaram’s research engages with critical questions of marginality, depoliticization, colonial histories of capitalism and race, and the governance of asylum-seekers and refugees. He is deeply committed to critical pedagogies and the democratization of higher education, particularly in making universities more accessible to marginalized groups. His work bridges sociology, anthropology, migration studies, and postcolonial theory, emphasizing engaged and activist scholarship. His recent publications reveal a sustained focus on migration, border regimes, refugee subjectivity, and the politics of knowledge production in academia. Themes such as coloniality, carceral geographies, and institutional exclusion recur across his work, especially in the context of European migration policies and higher education. He critiques prestige culture in academia and advocates for transformative, inclusive pedagogical models. Scientific Awards and Honors: No awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Rajaram actively supervises or mentors students, though no specific names are listed. He has been involved in significant research initiatives, including the Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives, which functions as both a research and practice-oriented program. His work is closely tied to public engagement, as evidenced by numerous events, book launches, and workshops on migration, solidarity, and open education. While no formal lab or research team is named, his leadership in the Open Learning Initiative suggests a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment focused on educational justice and refugee inclusion.

• Sociology
• Social Anthropology
• Migration Studies
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Andrea Dúll is a Professor at the Faculty of Education and Psychology of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), serving as Vice Dean and Director of the Institute of People–Environment Transaction . She leads the Environmental Psychology Lab and actively participates in academic governance through roles on the Faculty Council, Awards Committee, and Quality Management Committee. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree. Research focuses on environmental psychology, place identity, urban environmental behavior, and the psychological aspects of human-environment interaction. Key areas include pro-environmental behavior, climate change psychology, workplace design, and sustainable education. Notable methodologies include mental mapping, longitudinal studies, and questionnaire development for assessing eco-anxiety and ecological grief. Publications span over 30 years, addressing topics like urban safety perception, pandemic-related digital behavior changes, and the transformation of office spaces. She has conducted large-scale surveys on youth environmentalism and contributed to theoretical frameworks linking nature connectedness to ecological actions. Current activities include directing the Institute, maintaining an active presence on professional platforms , and advising on spatial policy through committees. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches bridging environmental studies, psychology, and urban planning.

• Environmental Psychology
• Place Identity
• Sustainability Education
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Anna Kende is a University Professor at Eötvös Loránd University, serving as Director of the Institute of Psychology and Head of the Department of Social Psychology. She actively contributes to academic governance as a member of both the Faculty Honors Committee and Faculty Council. Her research centers on the psychology of intergroup relations, with specialized expertise in social change processes, prejudice reduction mechanisms, and collective action dynamics. A defining focus of her work examines anti-Gypsyism and the social inclusion challenges faced by Roma communities across Europe, integrating both theoretical frameworks and applied interventions. Her research methodology frequently employs large-scale international collaborations spanning dozens of countries. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: pandemic-induced shifts in intergroup relations (particularly migration attitudes), cross-cultural analyses of allyship motivations for marginalized groups (LGBTQ+ and Roma), and context-dependent interventions for reducing structural prejudice. Her work consistently utilizes multinational datasets and addresses contemporary societal challenges through psychological lenses. Professor Kende has secured substantial funding from European Union programs and other international organizations for numerous research projects. She leads the Social Groups and Media Research Workshop, which investigates group dynamics, media influences on social attitudes, and psychological mechanisms of social change. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications in prejudice reduction and social cohesion.

• Intergroup Relations
• Social Change
• Prejudice Reduction
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Andrea Velich is Associate Professor (Habil.) at the School of English and American Studies, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, and founding director of the BA specialisation “Film and Culture”. She teaches and publishes on Tudor London, British monarchy, urban ritual, and the representation of history and heritage in British cinema. Education & training: MA in English and History teaching, ELTE PhD dissertation on early-Tudor London (archival research Oxford & London) Habilitation on the social history of London Research interests: Interdisciplinary work on British medieval and early-modern society, London’s economic and ceremonial life, women’s history, cemetery history, and the cinematic recycling of these themes in heritage and contemporary British film. Her recent articles (2021-2023) cluster around two strands: close readings of Ken Loach’s social-issue films and the iconography of the Thames in post-war London-set cinema, complemented by earlier foundational studies on Henry VII’s fiscal policy, London guilds, and the “monarchy film” genre. Academic service & outreach: Founder and director, ELTE BA Film and Culture track (since 2015) Organiser, monthly Reel Eye film club and annual Reel Eye conference Invited lecturer, University of Düsseldorf (two years) Research fellowships: Merton College, Oxford; Warburg Institute, London; Collegium Budapest She has held teaching or exam commitments at ELTE Teacher Training Faculty, Hungarian University of Technology, Corvinus University, Metropolitan College and Central European University, and regularly supervises BA theses within the Film and Culture programme.

• British medieval and early-modern history
• Urban history of London
• Tudor economic and social history
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János Győri is a Professor at the Institute of Intercultural Psychology and Education at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. His roles include serving as a lecturer in the Relation between Shadow and Public Education Research Group and as an Alternate Member of the Credit Transfer Committee. He specializes in intercultural education systems, shadow education dynamics, and international comparative studies in teacher education and language learning motivation. His research spans multiple countries including Japan, Singapore, the Czech Republic, and Myanmar, with a focus on educational policies and student motivation across different cultural contexts. Dr. Győri’s work emphasizes cross-cultural pedagogical comparisons, particularly analyzing how informal educational structures (shadow education) influence formal schooling systems. He has conducted extensive studies on international students' language learning motivations, teacher identity formation, and gifted education programs across global contexts. His research bridges educational theory and practice, often employing both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore complex educational phenomena. Notable themes in his publications include examining motivational frameworks for language acquisition among international populations, analyzing systemic differences in teacher education between nations, and evaluating the societal impacts of supplementary educational systems. His recent work highlights emerging trends in global talent development strategies and the evolving role of non-formal educational interventions. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record indicates sustained academic contribution to educational sciences. His advisory activities and committee roles reflect engagement with institutional educational reforms and cross-border educational collaborations.

• Intercultural Education
• Shadow Education Systems
• International Student Motivation
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Eszter Balogh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Károli Gáspár Reformed University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Corvinus University of Budapest (2007) and an MA in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Pécs (2000–2001). Her academic career includes prior roles as a lecturer at Budapest College of Communication and project manager at Studio Metropolitana Budapest. PhD: Sociology, Corvinus University of Budapest (2007) MA: Sociology and Social Policy, University of Pécs (2000–2001) Her primary research interests include qualitative research methods, conflict theory, conflict management, organizational sociology, and urban competitiveness. She investigates inter-firm relations, labor disputes, mediation, and the social dynamics shaping urban economies. Her teaching reflects these areas, emphasizing methodological rigor and applied sociological analysis. The most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on conflict resolution, labor relations, and migration. Several recent works (2021–2024) explore the integration of Hungarians in Austria, gender-specific career challenges, and parental influence on children’s nutrition, indicating a broadening of her research into migration, gender, and public health. Earlier works (2001–2009) centered on labor and corporate conflicts, mediation, and urban sociology, establishing her expertise in organizational and economic sociology. Balogh is a senior researcher at the Gyula Rézler Mediation Institute and the Foresee Research Group, and previously served as a junior researcher at Corvinus University of Budapest. She is a member of the Hungarian Sociological Society, the National Mediation Association, and the European Forum for Restorative Justice. She served as an opponent in a doctoral defense in 2010 but has no listed doctoral supervisees. In 2003, she conducted research at the University of New Mexico. She has contributed to curriculum development, including editing an introductory sociology textbook, and authored educational materials on labor conflict management. Her publications include peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and policy-related studies. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text.

• Sociology
• Conflict Theory
• Conflict Management
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Carsten L. Wilke is a Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on European and Mediterranean religious history, with a focus on Jewish history from the Middle Ages to the present. He is affiliated with multiple academic programs, including Jewish Studies, Cultural Heritage Studies, Eastern Mediterranean Studies, and Early Modern Studies. From 2016 to 2020, he served as director of the Center for Religious Studies at CEU, and in 2023–2024, he directed the Erasmus Mundus program History in the Public Sphere . He is currently on sabbatical during the 2024–2025 academic year. His academic training includes a PhD in Jewish Studies from the University of Cologne (1994, summa cum laude), a diploma in Religious Studies from the École Pratique des Hautes Études, Paris, and an MA from the University of Cologne. Before joining CEU in 2009, he held research positions in France, Germany, Mexico, and the USA. Wilke’s research centers on transcultural aspects of European Jewish history, with specializations in Sephardic and crypto-Jewish communities, Jewish-Christian relations, early modern Iberian Judaism, book and manuscript culture, and modernization processes in 19th-century Judaism. His publications include the monograph Farewell to Shulamith: Spatial and Social Diversity in the Song of Songs (2017) and edited volumes such as Modern Jewish Scholarship in Hungary (2016) and Isaac Orobio: The Jewish Argument with Dogma and Doubt (2018). His recent articles explore themes like clandestine Jewish networks, religious polemics, synagogue architecture, and intellectual exchanges between Jewish and Christian thinkers. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on early modern Jewish identity formation, particularly among Iberian exiles and crypto-Jews. He frequently examines the interplay between religious texts, political events, and cultural memory, with a methodological emphasis on manuscript studies, transnational networks, and cross-confessional dialogue. Wilke has received several honors, including the CEU Outstanding Research Award (2016) and the French Jewish Book Award (2008). He has been a research fellow at institutions such as the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies and Yeshiva University, and has held visiting professorships in Paris, Brussels, Tokyo, and Germany. He has supervised numerous doctoral and MA theses at CEU, including prize-winning works on topics such as interwar Jewish beauty pageants, Nigerian literary history, and Sephardic Purim festivities. His teaching includes both classroom courses and experiential learning, such as walking tours on Jewish commemorative landscapes in Budapest. Wilke is involved in several ongoing research projects, including Sephardic Manuscripts of the Early Modern Period , Jewish Cemetery Inscriptions in Europe , and The Alliance Israélite Universelle in Germany, 1860–1914 . He is also a member of the ÖAW Cluster of Excellence EurAsian Transformations .

• Jewish History
• Sephardic Studies
• Early Modern History
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Dániel Kehl is an Associate Professor at the University of Pécs, Faculty of Business and Economics , specializing in the Department of Economics and Econometrics. He teaches Probability and Statistics (bachelor level) and data-related courses (doctoral level) in both Hungarian and English. His research focuses on applied statistics , data processing , and pattern identification , with particular interest in truncation bias and data visualization . Education : PhD (2012), Habilitation (2022) from University of Pécs Key Skills : R programming, econometric modeling, business research His recent publications analyze fuel panic buying , entrepreneurial social identities , and football player market values . He actively contributes to academic and business research projects and serves as a leader in the Hungarian R programming community. Scientific Awards : Executive Fellow, University of Pécs

• Applied Statistics
• Data Cleansing
• Data Processing
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Andrew X. Li is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Relations, Central European University (CEU), specializing in international political economy, political economy of development, and quantitative research methods. He holds a Joint PhD in Political Science and Management from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and King's College London. His research interests include: International Finance Migration and Development Foreign Policy Analysis Comparative Regionalism Quantitative Methodology Political Economy of Development Notable scientific awards include: Founding Member, Methods Excellence Network Recent publications span topics like: Regional Integration and Prospect Theory (2025) Leadership Turnover and Foreign Policy (2024) Authoritarian Legacy in Digital Democracy (2021) BRICS Exchange Rate Policies (2020) Academic Mobility Networks (2019) He previously served as a research fellow at Nanyang Technological University's School of Social Sciences and was a visiting faculty member at New York City's Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program.

• International Political Economy
• International Finance
• Migration Studies
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Beatrix Mecsi , Associate Professor at Eötvös Loránd University , serves as Head of the Department of Korean Studies within the Institute of East Asian Studies. Her academic career spans decades of research and teaching in Korean art history, Buddhist studies, and intercultural competence. Research Interests Professor Mecsi specializes in Korean art history with particular focus on: Chan/Zen Buddhist iconography and its transmission East Asian tomb murals and cultural heritage Postcolonial interpretations of Korean art Korean language pedagogy in Central Europe Religious syncretism in East Asian contexts Publication Trends Her scholarship reveals consistent exploration of: Korean-Japanese intercultural exchange patterns Material culture analysis in Hungarian museum collections Buddhist visual narratives across East Asia Post-war cultural diplomacy through art exhibitions Educational approaches to Korean studies in Central Europe

• Korean Studies
• East Asian Art History
• Buddhism
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Gábor Förköli is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Hungarian Literature and Cultural Studies , affiliated with the Department of Early Hungarian Literature at Eötvös Loránd University. His academic work focuses on the intersection of early modern Hungarian literature, manuscript studies, and intellectual history. His research explores knowledge transfer mechanisms in early modern Europe, including Jesuit pedagogy, disputation culture, and manuscript circulation between Hungarian and German institutions. He examines how concepts like chemical atomism and intellectual property evolved in historical contexts. For his contributions to Hungarian literary scholarship and manuscript analysis, Gábor Förköli has received recognition through academic publications rather than explicit awards. His work involves studying historical note-taking practices and their role in preserving and transmitting knowledge. He maintains active academic communication through his contact email: forkoli.gabor@btk.elte.hu .

• Hungarian Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Early Modern Education
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Peter Vamos is a Professor of Chinese History at the Gáspár Károli Reformed University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Chinese. He also serves as a scientific advisor at the HUN-REN Humanities Research Center, Institute of History since 2023. Previously, he was an Associate Professor (2009-2024) and Assistant Professor (2005-2009) at the same institution. His research focuses on Chinese history, particularly Sino-Hungarian relations, the history of Christianity in China, and Cold War-era relations between China and the Soviet bloc. Vamos is the principal investigator for several major research projects including 'History of China, Sino-Hungarian relations' (2022-2024) and 'Hungarian-Chinese relations, 1949-1989' (2019-2020). His work demonstrates how Eastern European countries maintained independent diplomatic channels with China despite Soviet pressure during the Cold War period. Vamos's scholarly output shows a consistent focus on primary source research, particularly utilizing archival materials from Hungarian, Chinese, and international repositories. His recent publications examine cultural diplomacy between Hungary and China in the 1950s, the impact of the Sino-Soviet split on technological cooperation, and Hungary's diplomatic opening to Taiwan in the late 1980s. His work bridges diplomatic history, international relations, and cultural studies. Taiwan Fellowship (2024) Affiliated Researcher at University of Cambridge (2018-2021) Jing Brand Fellowship at Needham Research Institute (2016-2017) External Senior Fellowship at Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (2010-2011) Youth Prize of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2004) Bolyai János Research Fellowship (1998-2001) As a supervisor, Vamos has guided PhD students including Tokaji Zsolt Márton, whose dissertation examined Western and Japanese political and military actions in the fall of the Chinese Empire as reflected in contemporary Hungarian press (1839-1911). He has also served as an opponent for doctoral defenses at institutions including PTE, SOAS, and PPKE. His language proficiency includes fluent Chinese and English, intermediate Russian, and reading knowledge of Japanese and Latin, which facilitates his extensive research in multilingual archives.

• Chinese History
• International Relations
• Sino-Hungarian Relations
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Tibor Dessewffy is a habilitated Associate Professor at the Department of Social Psychology within Eötvös Loránd University . His academic roles include positions as a lecturer at the Institute of Social Relations and the Department of Social Psychology . Research Interests: Spanning digital sociology , political sociology , and cultural studies , his work explores intersections between digital culture , political discourse , and societal transformation . Key themes include social media activism , democratic crises , and information society . Email: dessewffy.tibor@tatk.elte.hu

• Digital Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Cultural Studies
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