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Chris DarimontView profile

Professor

• Conservation Science
• Wildlife Management
• Marine-Terrestrial Ecology
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Chris Darimont is a Professor and Raincoast Research Chair in Applied Conservation Science within the Department of Geography at the University of Victoria's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges natural and social sciences to address urgent conservation challenges, with a geographic focus on British Columbia's Central Coast (Great Bear Rainforest) but designed for global relevance. His research spans three primary domains: landscape ecology at the marine-terrestrial interface, conservation biology of harvest management, and conservation ethics. Darimont maintains deep collaborations with First Nations communities and conservation organizations like the Raincoast Conservation Foundation (where he previously served as Science Director) and Hakai Institute. His work frequently integrates Indigenous Knowledge with scientific methods, exemplified by projects like the Nuxalk Sputc (Eulachon) initiative and Heiltsuk bear monitoring. Darimont's publication record shows consistent focus on human-wildlife interactions, particularly bear-salmon ecosystems, trophy hunting ethics, and Indigenous-led conservation. His highly cited 2009 PNAS paper "Human predators outpace other agents of trait change in the wild" and 2015 Science paper "The unique ecology of human predators" established foundational frameworks in conservation science. Recent work increasingly emphasizes decolonial approaches and Two-Eyed Seeing methodologies. As an educator, he teaches GEOG 391 (Contemporary Topics in Coastal Conservation) and GEOG 353 (Coastal and Marine Resources), prioritizing student mentorship as his "favourite form of outreach." His research is regularly featured in high-profile media including National Geographic and The New York Times, reflecting his commitment to science communication and public engagement.

Kristin A AndrewsView profile

Professor

• Animal Cognition
• Philosophy of Animal Minds
• Animal Ethics
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Kristin A Andrews serves as Professor of Philosophy and York Research Chair in Animal Minds at York University in Toronto, Canada. She is a CIFAR Fellow in the Future Flourishing program and will join the CUNY Graduate Center as Professor in Fall 2025. Her interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and animal ethics to investigate nonhuman animal capacities. Her educational background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota and an MA in Philosophy from Western Michigan University. Professor Andrews' research centers on the cognitive, affective, social, and cultural capacities of nonhuman animals. She pioneers frameworks for identifying social norms in animal communities, arguing these predate human language. Her work spans animal consciousness, morality, legal personhood, and conservation implications—challenging anthropocentric views through empirical and theoretical analysis. She actively develops implications for animal welfare policy and multispecies ethics. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Advocating for the 'All Animals Are Conscious' hypothesis to shift consciousness science's null hypothesis; (2) Developing dimensional frameworks for cross-species normativity studies; (3) Addressing methodological biases like the WEIRD problem in comparative cognition. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, primatology, and cognitive neuroscience. Key honors include: York Research Chair in Animal Minds CIFAR Fellowship (Future Flourishing program) Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars membership (2015) Visiting Professorships at LSE (2021-2022), Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2022-2025), and Università Degli Studi di Cagliari (2023) Professor Andrews coordinates the Greater Toronto Area Animal Cognition Discussion Group and serves on the Borneo Orangutan Society Canada board. She co-authored the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness—endorsed by 39 scholars—and engages public discourse through media like TVO interviews. Her grant activity focuses on CIFAR-funded projects examining animal social cognition and norm evolution. She leads collaborative initiatives including the 'week of animal social norms' research with international teams studying chimpanzees, dolphins, and rats. Her upcoming book on social norm evolution and ongoing work with the OCTOPUS Act advocacy group demonstrate active research expansion into policy applications.

Ben LecorpsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Animal welfare
• Animal emotions
• Animal cognition
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Dr. Ben Lecorps serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, specializing in animal welfare science with a focus on emotional states and cognitive processes in farm animals. His expertise directly addresses welfare assessment in dairy systems and laboratory settings through innovative methodological approaches. Dr. Lecorps holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc in relevant disciplines, forming the foundation for his research in animal sentience. His educational trajectory supports his interdisciplinary approach combining veterinary science, behavioral biology, and ethics. His research program centers on Animal Welfare , Animal Emotions , and Animal Cognition , with particular emphasis on dairy cattle , pain assessment , and affective state measurement . He pioneers cognitive bias testing (e.g., judgment bias paradigms) and physiological monitoring to quantify emotions like pessimism and anhedonia in calves and heifers. Current investigations span disbudding pain management, hunger effects on cognition, and human-animal relationship impacts, bridging fundamental neuroscience with practical on-farm applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research strands: (1) development of welfare assessment tools (conditioned place preference/aversion tests), (2) dairy-specific welfare challenges (disbudding, regrouping, transportation), and (3) policy implications of welfare science (EU regulations, organic standards). His work consistently integrates behavioral, cognitive, and physiological metrics to advance evidence-based welfare frameworks. Dr. Lecorps actively supervises student research projects and theses within the Bristol Veterinary School. While specific grant details aren't public, his output suggests sustained funding for experimental welfare studies involving dairy cattle, pigs, and poultry systems. His collaborative network includes key figures like Professor Michael Mendl (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) and Dr. Suzanne Held (Behavioural Biology), forming a cohesive research group focused on affective neuroscience in farm animals. The Langford-based research team employs advanced methodologies including non-linear heart rate variability analysis, cognitive testing arenas, and behavioral observation protocols. Current projects investigate pain-emotion interactions in calves, social learning in poultry, and regulatory effectiveness for transport welfare, positioning the group at the forefront of translational animal welfare science.

• EU Law
• Food Law
• International Trade Law (WTO)
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Professor Caoimhin Mac Maolain is a distinguished academic at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, holding the rank of Professor since 2005. He previously held a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law at the University of Exeter. His roles include teaching modules in EU Law, International Trade Law, and Food Law, as well as directing the LLM Dissertation Programme. He earned his B.C.L., LL.M., and Ph.D., with extensive expertise in EU legal frameworks and their intersection with food safety, public health, and trade policies. Prof. MacMaolain’s research focuses on EU Law’s application to food regulation, international trade dynamics (particularly WTO compliance), and consumer protection. He has authored three seminal books, including Irish Food Law (2019) and Food Law: European, Domestic and International Frameworks (2015), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the European Law Review and Common Market Law Review . His publications address pressing issues such as Brexit’s legal implications for Ireland, obesity prevention through food labelling laws, and animal welfare standards in food production. Notable awards include a Trinity College Dublin Fellowship (2015) and a Master in Arts (jure officii) (2010). Prof. MacMaolain advises postgraduate students in EU Law, Food Law, and International Trade Law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to legal challenges. His work bridges academic rigor and practical policy impact, with contributions to debates on EU regulatory effectiveness, food safety accountability (e.g., EFSA’s role), and Ireland’s economic recovery post-financial crisis.

Becca FranksView profile

Assistant Professor

• Animal welfare
• Aquatic animal behavior
• Environmental studies
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Becca Franks is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at New York University (NYU), specializing in animal behavior, aquatic welfare, and the intersection of environmental and animal protection. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Columbia University and a B.A. in Anthropology from NYU. Her research addresses how animals are affected by the Anthropocene and how behavioral studies can provide solutions to environmental challenges. She has co-edited a special issue on animal behavior and welfare in Frontiers in Veterinary Science and serves as an Associate Editor for Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Franks' work spans topics like fish welfare, aquaculture ethics, and human-animal relationships, with a focus on quantitative methods and policy advocacy. Her educational background includes advanced studies in psychology and anthropology, blending empirical and theoretical approaches to environmental issues. Key research areas include animal welfare in aquaculture, cognitive enrichment for captive species, and the ethical implications of human activities on aquatic ecosystems. Franks has been recognized with the Killam Research Prize during her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia. Franks' publications emphasize the urgency of rethinking human-animal interactions in agriculture and conservation. She advocates for policies like the U.S. OCTOPUS Act to protect wild species and critiques offshore aquaculture expansion. Her work on zebrafish cognition highlights their capacity for social learning and recognition of human handlers, challenging assumptions about fish intelligence. She also explores motivational factors influencing animal well-being across lifespans and species. Scientific awards include the Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship and Killam Research Prize, underscoring her contributions to animal welfare science. Her teaching focuses on quantitative methods and animal behavior in environmental contexts. Though no advising relationships are explicitly listed, her research collaborations likely involve graduate students in environmental studies and biology.

John AdenitireView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
• Public Law
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Dr John Adenitire is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London and a Fellow of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught at institutions including Cambridge, Durham, Birmingham, and the UCL Constitution Unit. His research focuses on conscientious exemptions, non-human animal rights, and legal theory, with a particular emphasis on balancing religious and non-religious rights in liberal democracies. Adenitire’s work explores the legal frameworks surrounding conscientious objections to anti-discrimination norms and the extension of constitutional rights to sentient animals. His book A General Right to Conscientious Exemption: Beyond Religious Privilege (2020) has been widely reviewed, including in the Cambridge Law Journal and Medical Law Review . He is currently working on a project advocating for sentience-based constitutionalism to protect non-human animals. His research interests span public law, legal theory, law and religion, and comparative constitutional law. Notable contributions include articles on no-platforming in academia, the role of religion in liberal politics, and animal law. Adenitire has also engaged in public policy work, including drafting constitutional guidelines for Libya and contributing to debates on judicial independence and Brexit constitutional issues. Adenitire’s awards include the Fellowship of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences. He frequently participates in interdisciplinary dialogues, such as the Knowing Animals podcast, where he discusses animal rights and legal philosophy. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, aiming to influence both scholarly discourse and real-world policy.

Steven McCullochView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Animal Welfare Science
• Animal Ethics
• Veterinary Ethics
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Steven McCulloch is a Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Studies and Programme Leader for the BA Animal Welfare and Society at the University of Winchester. He holds a veterinary degree from the University of Bristol, a BA in Philosophy from Birkbeck College, and a PhD from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) on the British animal policy process. His research focuses on animal welfare science, ethics, and policy, particularly the inclusion of sentient animals' interests in government decisions. He is a diplomat of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine (ECAWBM) and serves as head of research for the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation. McCulloch's work emphasizes animal welfare impact assessments (AWIA) and ethical analysis in policy, with notable contributions to Brexit's implications for animal welfare, badger culling debates, and wildlife trade reforms. He is a Section Editor for Animals journal and coordinates the In Practice 'Everyday Ethics' column. His research spans diverse topics including stray cat management, dolphin sentience, and fur farming policy.

• Punishment and Sentencing
• Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
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Prof Mirko Bagaric is a Professor of Law at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. He previously served as Dean of Swinburne Law School (2019–2022) and Dean/Head of Deakin University’s Law School (2003–2006 and 2012–2015). He holds a PhD from Monash University (2001) and a BA/LLB (Hons) from the same institution (1992). His research focuses on punishment and sentencing, migration/refugee law, and human rights law. He has authored/co-authored over 30 books and 200 articles in top law journals, including the Harvard Human Rights Journal and Stanford Law and Policy Review. His work has influenced court judgments globally and emphasizes reforming sentencing systems to reduce mass incarceration and bias through AI-driven solutions. Bagaric has received the Alfred Deakin Professorship (2015) and contributed to influential works like Future Proofing Australia . He actively engages in public discourse via media and opinion pieces, addressing socially relevant legal issues. His grants include projects on criminal justice reform and AI in space governance, funded by organizations like the Institute of Public Affairs and CSIRO. He supervises PhD students on topics like AI in sentencing and cyberlaw. His teaching and research emphasize bridging theory with practice, advocating for evidence-based legal frameworks.

• Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• Mining Law
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Dr. Hanna Spasowska-Czarny is a Lecturer at the Department of Administrative Law and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Law and Administration, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. Her research focuses on administrative law, environmental protection, mining law, and energy policy. Research Interests: Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Mining Law, Energy Policy, Animal Rights She has published 32 scholarly works, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks for energy markets, environmental governance, and administrative jurisprudence. Her work often intersects with European Union policies and sustainable development practices. Contact: hanna.spasowska-czarny@mail.umcs.pl | Profile | ORCID: 0000-0003-4000-5837

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Animal Welfare Law
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Pilar López de la Osa Escribano serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Law at Comillas Pontifical University's Faculty of Law (ICADE), where she has taught since 2011 and joined exclusively in September 2023. Previously holding leadership roles at Villanueva University as Director of the Law Degree and Legal Clinic, she currently directs the ICADE Legal Clinic and heads Service-Learning initiatives. Her international experience includes research stays at Harvard University, Max Planck Institute, and Passau University, alongside Erasmus+ teaching in Lisbon and Palermo. Her academic credentials feature a cum laude PhD in Law from the University of Alcalá and a Law degree from Rey Juan Carlos University. Professional accreditations include ANECA certification as Private University Professor and Doctoral Contracted Professor, plus a six-year research period (2012-2022) in Law and Jurisprudence. Research focuses on Environmental Law, Administrative Law, and Animal Welfare Law, with recent work analyzing Sustainable Development Goals implementation, marine conservation frameworks, disability rights intersections, and sentient being jurisprudence. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical service-learning applications, particularly through clinical legal education models that integrate social justice and environmental advocacy. Teaching encompasses Economic Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and Final Degree/Master's supervision, emphasizing experiential learning through the Legal Clinic. Her mentorship extends to community engagement projects addressing accessibility and social vulnerability, reflecting her commitment to law as a transformative social tool. Research Group: ANIMA (Multispecies Critical Studies) Specialization: Environmental Law, Public Health, and Sustainable Development Leadership: ICADE Legal Clinic directing community-based legal services Methodology: Service-learning integrating academic theory with social practice

• Semiotics
• Zoosemiotics
• Translation Studies
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Astrid GUILLAUME serves as an HDR Lecturer in the Faculty of Letters, specializing in semiotics with a focus on human and non-human animal communication systems. Her academic position bridges theoretical linguistics, cultural studies, and animal ethics, examining how meaning transfers across species and temporal frameworks through verbal and non-verbal channels. Her research centers on three interconnected domains: theoretical semiotics (intertheoricity and transferogenesis), zoosemiotics (animal communication, sentience, and liminality), and cultural semiotics (semiotranslationology and semiomedievalistics). GUILLAUME challenges anthropocentric paradigms by developing frameworks for understanding non-human sign systems, advocating for terms like 'animal liminaire' in academic discourse. Her work integrates medieval studies with contemporary animal ethics to analyze evolving human-animal relationships. Recent publications (2021-2023) reveal consistent focus on practical applications of semiotic theory to animal welfare crises, particularly cetacean captivity, commercial fishing practices, and hunting ethics. She employs transdisciplinary methodologies to critique anthropocentric exploitation while proposing legislative reforms based on semiotic evidence of animal sentience and communication complexity. Though specific advisory roles remain undocumented, GUILLAUME's direction of academic collections ('Zoosémiotique' and 'Traditions et Croyance') and organization of doctoral seminars demonstrates scholarly leadership. Her editorial work bridges theoretical semiotics with real-world animal advocacy, positioning her as a key figure in emerging humanimalist scholarship.

• Animal Welfare
• Animal Ethics
• Animal Consciousness
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Heather Browning is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Southampton's Department of Philosophy within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She completed her PhD at the Australian National University in 2020 with a dissertation titled 'If I Could Talk to the Animals: Measuring Subjective Animal Welfare.' Her academic journey includes research positions at the London School of Economics as part of the Foundations of Animal Sentience project. Dr. Browning's research focuses on animal welfare, ethics, and consciousness, with particular expertise in measuring subjective animal welfare and sentience. Her work spans philosophy of biology, animal minds, and well-being studies, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of animal welfare science. She has made significant contributions to understanding animal sentience, particularly through her work on the DEFRA report reviewing evidence of sentience in cephalopod molluscs and decapod crustaceans. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on integrating sentience research with welfare science, developing methods for validating indicators of subjective animal welfare, and exploring the ethical implications of animal consciousness. Recent publications examine topics ranging from animal feelings and welfare assessment to consciousness in corvids and the welfare implications of farmed insects. Dr. Browning has established a productive research collaboration with Walter Veit, resulting in numerous co-authored publications across multiple disciplines including philosophy, cognitive science, and bioethics. Her work appears in high-impact journals such as Journal of Consciousness Studies, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, and American Journal of Bioethics Neuroscience. She has contributed to important policy discussions through her research on animal sentience, which has informed legislative changes regarding animal welfare. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, biology, and ethics to address pressing questions about how we understand and measure animal welfare across different species and contexts. Dr. Browning's research program addresses fundamental questions about animal welfare measurement while maintaining strong connections to practical applications in animal welfare science and policy. Her work on perspectival pluralism for animal welfare offers a comprehensive framework for understanding this complex phenomenon through multiple theoretical perspectives.

Saara KupsalaView profile

Researcher

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary Science
• Sociology
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Saara Kupsala is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Department of Production Animal Medicine . Her work focuses on the intersection of animal welfare legislation , social science research , and environmental policy . Her research, including the project "Silent agents affected by legislation: From an insufficient knowledge base to inclusive solutions," examines how legal frameworks impact animal welfare, particularly under the New Finnish Animal Welfare Act . Through case studies, she investigates the implementation of practices like local anesthesia in piglet castration and stakeholder experiences. Academic Background : PhD in Environmental Policy (University of Eastern Finland, 2019), M.Soc.Sc. in Sociology (University of Helsinki), MA in Environment, Culture, and Society (Lancaster University) Key Research Areas : Human-animal relations, animal sentience, legislative impacts on welfare, food system sustainability Her publications span topics like consumer trust in Finnish agriculture , wild fish welfare , and plant-based dietary transitions , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with veterinary science , climate policy , and social theory . She actively contributes to peer review and participates in international conferences such as ISAE and the European COST Action LIFT Workshop.

Beth DalyView profile

Professor

• Human-Animal Interactions
• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary Health
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Beth Daly is a Professor of Anthrozoology at the University of Windsor. She specializes in human-animal interactions, animal welfare, and veterinary health issues. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through media appearances and community initiatives. Lead the Anthrozoology program offering certificates and minors Advocated for cross-species health approaches during the pandemic Hosted radio columns on animal welfare topics Organized lectures featuring zoo directors and animal welfare experts Her research emphasizes ethical treatment of animals, zoonotic diseases, and compassionate conservation practices. She has collaborated with organizations like the Detroit Zoo and Antwerp Zoo. Daly also pioneered innovative academic programs like admitting dogs into the Anthrozoology program. Active in community initiatives, she led voter registration drives for Americans abroad and participated in pet-related documentaries. Her work combines academic rigor with real-world applications through public lectures and media contributions.

• Aquaculture
• Fish Physiology
• Microbiome Studies
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Professor Amaya Albalat is a leading academic at the Institute of Aquaculture , University of Stirling, specializing in marine biology, fish physiology, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Her research focuses on microbiome dynamics, disease impacts, and welfare improvements in crustaceans and fish. Contact Details: Email: amaya.albalat@stir.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0)1786 467917 ORCID: 0000-0002-8606-2995 Research Trends: Over 81 publications, her recent work (2021–2025) emphasizes parasitic infections in Norway lobsters, gill health in Atlantic salmon, microbiome dysbiosis, and humane harvesting methods for crustaceans. She combines proteomics, metabolomics, and physiological assessments across species like Nephrops norvegicus , Oncorhynchus mykiss , and Sparus aurata .