Professor Jonathan Herring serves at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford with a focus on Medical Law and Ethics, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Vulnerability Theory . His work bridges feminist ethics of care with legal frameworks, challenging traditional individualistic approaches. DM Wolfe-Clarendon Fellow, Exeter College Editorial Board: Child and Family Law Quarterly Research Interests He investigates law's interaction with human relationships , emphasizing areas like domestic abuse as human rights violation , pregnancy regulation , mental capacity ethics , and dementia-related legal reforms . His Law Through the Life Course (2021) examines age-based legal assumptions. Publication Trends Recent works focus on obstetric violence (with Pickles), fragile X syndrome ethics (with Johnson), and revising sexual offense consent models . Articles span 2017-2025 , showing sustained engagement with vulnerability theory and relational legal philosophy . Teaching Contributions He instructs Criminal Law , Family Law , and Medical Law and Ethics for Oxford's BA Jurisprudence, plus Medical and Family Law BCL courses. Supervises DPhil topics across domestic abuse , obstetric violence , and trans parenthood .
Patrick J. Vernon is a Lecturer in Gender and War Studies at King's College London's Department of War Studies. Their research specializes in queer and feminist approaches to international relations, with a focus on the intersection of coloniality, political violence, and identity politics. Employing critical theoretical frameworks Analysing humanitarian intervention through queer/decolonial lenses Contributing to debates on post-truth politics and bordering processes Key research areas include the racialized and gendered dimensions of colonial violence, LGBTQ+ inclusion in security studies, and the epistemicide of marginalized knowledge systems in global politics. Their 2024 monograph The Coloniality of Humanitarian Intervention examines how colonial temporalities shape contemporary interventionist practices through heteronormative and racist epistemologies. Recent publications demonstrate thematic clusters in: (1) queer critiques of sovereignty and security frameworks; (2) decolonial analysis of humanitarian intervention; (3) post-truth politics as discursive violence; (4) civilizational discourse in international events; and (5) LGBTQ+ inclusion in UN peacebuilding initiatives. This work consistently challenges Western-centric narratives in international relations while centering trans*, indigenous, and Palestinian lived experiences. As co-curator of The Healing Gardens of Bab and producer of community engagement projects like immersion: a celebration of community and belonging , Vernon bridges academic research with creative activism focused on minoritized communities. Their interdisciplinary methodology combines discourse analysis with queer phenomenology to interrogate the violent reproduction of international hierarchies.
Professor Peter Nicolas is the William L. Dwyer Chair in Law and Director of the Intellectual Property Law & Policy Graduate Program at the University of Washington School of Law. He holds adjunct professorships in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies and Music. His primary affiliations include the UW School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He previously served as Associate Dean from 2008–2010. Education: B.A. Economics (1991), M.P.P. (1992), University of Michigan; J.D. (1999), Harvard University; A.A.A.S. (2021), Shoreline Community College (Music Performance); B.A. (2023), University of Washington (Music). Research focuses on the intersection of music law and copyright, constitutional law, LGBTQ+ rights, evidence law, and federal courts. His work bridges legal scholarship with music theory, with recent courses including Copyright Law, Music Law & Policy, and Intellectual Property Theory. Notable contributions include Evidence: A Problem-Based and Comparative Approach (5th ed., 2025) and Harmonizing Music Theory and Music Law (2023). His writings address topics like AI music fraud, streaming royalties, LGBTQ+ legal protections, and post-Obergefell jurisprudence. Frequently quoted by media outlets on music law and IP issues. Former roles include Research Economist at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor City Council member. Labs/Teams: Leads the IP LL.M. program and collaborates with interdisciplinary music law initiatives. Consults on high-profile cases involving LGBTQ+ rights and evidentiary standards.
Rhoda Kanaaneh is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Columbia University. She specializes in Palestinian Studies, Gender and Sexuality, and the intersection of ethnicity, nationalism, and military service. Her work examines Palestinian citizens of Israel through lenses of reproductive rights, military participation, and ethnic identity. Dr. Kanaaneh has held academic positions at Columbia University, New York University, and the American University in Washington, DC. She has received fellowships from Harvard University, the European University Institute, and Columbia University. She serves on the editorial committee of the Journal of Palestine Studies . Her award-winning scholarship includes Birthing the Nation: Strategies of Palestinian Women in Israel (2002) and Surrounded: Palestinian Soldiers in the Israeli Military (2008). Her research explores themes such as gendered citizenship, queer perspectives on Palestinian identity, and the paradoxes of Palestinian military service in Israel. Recent work focuses on reproductive politics in the Galilee and queering Palestinian national narratives. Her publications consistently bridge ethnographic fieldwork with critical analysis of state policies and ethnic dynamics.
Doron Dorfman is a tenured Professor at Seton Hall University School of Law and an Affiliate at Harvard Medical School's Center for Bioethics. His expertise spans Torts, Health Law, Disability Law, Employment Law, Family Law, and Bioethics, with a focus on empirical legal studies. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Haifa (B.A., LL.B., LL.M.) and Stanford Law School (J.S.M., J.S.D.). His research explores disability rights, healthcare ethics, and legal responses to medical advancements. Notable contributions include analyzing genetic reproductive technologies, workplace accommodations, and pandemic-related legal challenges. His work has been cited by courts and featured in major newspapers like the New York Times. Key awards include the Michael J. Zimmer Memorial Award (2023) for rising scholars in employment law and recognition in Harvard's Junior Faculty Forum. Dorfman actively contributes to legal blogs and leads initiatives like the Disability Legal Studies Collaborative Research Network (CRN). Recent articles highlight themes such as disability metaphors in law, crisis standards of care, and preventive medicine stigma. His work bridges empirical research and legal policy, aiming to advance equity in health and workplace settings.
Kathleen M. Brown is the David Boies Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, specializing in gender and race in early America and the Atlantic World. She teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses on comparative slavery, colonial America, history of the body, race and sex in early America, and Atlantic history. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. (1990) and M.A. (1985) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.A. (1981) from Wesleyan University. Brown has been instrumental in the Penn & Slavery project since 2017 as the project's lead faculty historian. Brown's research focuses on the intersections of gender, race, and power in colonial contexts, with particular attention to bodily integrity, cleanliness practices, and the medical and legal dimensions of slavery and abolition. Her work demonstrates how bodily experiences were central to understanding power dynamics in early America and how racial categories were constructed through gendered frameworks. Her publications reveal consistent scholarly engagement with how bodies—particularly female bodies and Black bodies—were sites of political struggle, medical inquiry, and cultural meaning-making in the early Atlantic world. The trajectory of her work shows an evolution from examining colonial Virginia's gendered power structures to analyzing transatlantic abolitionist movements through the lens of bodily politics. Dunning Prize of the American Historical Association (for Good Wives, Nasty Wenches, and Anxious Patriarchs) Organization of American Historians' Lawrence Levine Book Prize for cultural history (for Foul Bodies) Society of the History of the Early American Republic Book Prize (for Foul Bodies) Guggenheim Fellowship (2015-2016) Brown has received significant research support through fellowships from the Omohundro Institute for Early American Studies, the American Antiquarian Society, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Bunting Institute at Radcliffe College. She serves as Co-Editor of the Early American Studies monograph series and is affiliated with Penn GSWS, the Center for Research in Feminist Queer and Transgender Studies, Africana Studies, and History and Sociology of Science.
Professor Elaine Chase serves as Professor of Education, Wellbeing and International Development at University College London's Institute of Education (IOE), specifically within the Education, Practice & Society department. With extensive experience bridging academic research and practical application, she previously worked as a health promotion specialist in the UK and served as a youth health programme advisor with Namibia's Ministry of Youth and Sport for several years. Her research focuses on the sociological dimensions of health, wellbeing and rights for marginalized individuals and communities, examining the critical interface between policy, practice and context through qualitative and mixed-method studies conducted internationally. Her work spans diverse vulnerable populations including young parents, youth in public care, young people accessing sexual and reproductive health services across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and MENA regions, HIV/AIDS-affected families, children living in poverty, and unaccompanied children seeking asylum across Europe. Professor Chase currently leads multiple significant research initiatives: the Life Facing Deportation project examining immigration policies' impacts on children and families; the RELIEF project promoting transformative education in displacement contexts; the Children Caring on the Move project investigating separated child migrants; the Becoming Adult project exploring wellbeing outcomes for unaccompanied migrant youth transitioning to adulthood; the LOHST project studying pandemic impacts on unaccompanied migrant youth's service access; and the Connecting during COVID-19 project examining care and remittance practices among UK migrant communities. She also contributes to the London International Development Centre - Migration Leadership Team funded by ESRC and AHRC. Life Facing Deportation: Immigration policy impacts on vulnerable families RELIEF: Transformative education in displacement contexts Children Caring on the Move: Separated child migrants' care experiences Becoming Adult: Wellbeing outcomes as unaccompanied youth transition to adulthood LOHST: Pandemic impacts on unaccompanied migrant youth's service access Connecting during COVID-19: Care and remittance practices among UK migrant communities Poverty, Shame and Social Exclusion: Comparative research on poverty's social impacts Her teaching responsibilities include the MA Education, Health Promotion and International Development program, coordination of the Dissertation with Integrated Research Teaching (DwIRT) module, and co-leadership of the Education, Migration and Development module with Amy North. She actively supervises multiple doctoral students conducting research in related fields. Professor Chase's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong emphasis on education in conflict-affected contexts (particularly Myanmar), migration studies, wellbeing research, and pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. Her work consistently addresses policy-practice-context interfaces and employs participatory, trauma-informed methodologies appropriate for working with marginalized communities across multiple continents.
Samita Sen is the Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Trinity College and the Faculty of History. She specializes in South Asian colonial and post-colonial studies, with a focus on gender, labor, migration, and legal history. Her career includes previous positions at Calcutta University and Jadavpur University, where she served as Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies and Vice-Chancellor of Diamond Harbour Women’s University. Her research explores four interconnected themes: the gendered formation of formal labor sectors, feminization of informal work, migration dynamics (especially in Assam's tea industry), and marriage systems in colonial law. She actively contributes to gender justice initiatives and trade union movements, particularly for domestic workers in Kolkata. Sen's publications analyze historical and contemporary intersections of labor, gender, and power structures. Her 1999 monograph, Women and Labour in Late Colonial India , won the Trevor Reese Prize. Recent work (2021-2024) examines child marriage, reproductive labor, agrarian women workers, and gendered migration patterns. Awards: Trevor Reese Prize in Commonwealth History (1999) She supervises graduate students researching South Asian social history, gender, and labor movements. No specific grant or lab details are provided in sources.
Sarah Mellors Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of East Asian History at Emory University, specializing in modern China with a focus on gender/sexuality, aging, and medicine. Previously, she held the same rank at Missouri State University. She earned her MA and PhD in Modern Chinese History from the University of California, Irvine (2018). Her work integrates archival research and oral histories to explore population policies and healthcare access in China. Rodriguez teaches courses on modern China, gender studies, and eugenics. Education: PhD in Modern Chinese History, University of California, Irvine (2018) MA in Modern Chinese History, University of California, Irvine (2018) Research Interests: Reproductive health policy and grassroots implementation Age-related social welfare and healthcare inequities in Global China Sexuality and state propaganda in the Maoist era Transnational histories of medical technologies Publications: Her award-winning book Reproductive Realities in Modern China (2023) examines population policies through 80+ interviews. Recent work includes studies on condom history, IUDs, and Mao-era hygiene guides. Awards: 2022 Berkshire Conference Book Prize Honorable Mention Current Project: Growing Old: A History of Aging in Global China investigates post-collective era welfare systems and healthcare access challenges for aging populations since 1949. Teaching and Service: Courses include Modern China Histories, Gender & Sexuality, and Eugenics. Office hours: MW 2:30–3:30pm in Modern Languages Building 120.
Karen Adkins is a Professor of Philosophy at Regis College, dedicated to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Her research focuses on gossip as an epistemic concept, feminist theory, philosophy of emotions, and social philosophy. She authored the book Gossip, Power, Epistemology: Knowledge Underground (Palgrave 2017) and has published widely in journals like Hypatia and Social Epistemology . Her work also appears in popular media such as the New York Times T Magazine . Dr. Adkins teaches courses in philosophy, first-year writing, and integrative core subjects like Justice and Meaning. She has advised hundreds of students through Regis' First-Year Experience program and directed service-learning initiatives. Her community engagement includes chairing The Blue Bench board (supporting sexual assault survivors) and over a decade of involvement as a Reading Buddy in local schools. Academically, she has chaired multiple departments (Philosophy, Women’s and Gender Studies, Classical and Modern Languages, History/Politics/Political Economy) and committees like the Regis College Committee on Rank & Tenure. She co-edits Social Philosophy Today and has reviewed manuscripts for journals, the NEH, and Polity Press. Her recent articles explore themes like online shaming, migration discourse ethics, and institutional gossip dynamics. She emphasizes community engagement, academic service, and bridging scholarly work with public outreach.
Dr. Luiz Valle Junior is an Assistant Professor in Law and Criminology at Northeastern University London. He holds a PhD in Law from Birkbeck, University of London, with prior training in international political science from Universidade de Brasília (UnB) and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). His research focuses on intersections of queer theory, psychoanalysis, and continental philosophy within international human rights law and activism. He critically examines topics such as queer sociality, gender trouble, and the ethical dimensions of psychoanalytic frameworks. His publications analyze how psychoanalytic critique can reshape understandings of queer international relations and social ethics. Recent work engages with Lacanian ethics, gender politics, and Brazilian conservatism’s impact on sexual/reproductive rights. Though no awards are listed, his scholarly contributions bridge law, philosophy, and political theory. Dr. Valle Junior’s academic affiliations include Northeastern University’s global network across 13 campuses. His research often addresses marginalized communities’ rights through interdisciplinary lenses, though no specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the text.
Mala Htun is a Professor of Political Science at the University of New Mexico, specializing in comparative politics, women’s rights, and social inequalities. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and an A.B. from Stanford University. Her research focuses on gender justice, policy analysis, and strategies to promote inclusive environments in STEM. Education: PhD in Political Science (Harvard University, 2000), A.B. in International Relations (Stanford University, 1994). Research Interests: Gender equality policies and their implementation Comparative analysis of women’s rights legislation Impact of feminist activism on policy change STEM inclusion and institutional accountability Awards and Recognition: Best Book Award (Human Rights Section, ISA, 2019) Andrew Carnegie Fellow (2015) Recognized by New Mexico legislature for scholarly contributions (2016) Leadership Roles: Vice President of the American Political Science Association (APSA) Chair of APSA’s Committee on the Status of Women in the Profession Co-chair of APSA’s Presidential Task Force on Women’s Advancement Key Contributions: Authored three influential books, including The Logics of Gender Justice (2018) and Inclusion Without Representation in Latin America (2016). Her work bridges theory and practice, analyzing how states respond to gender justice demands globally.
Professor Surya Monro is a leading academic in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Loughborough, where she joined in 2023. She previously held positions at the University of Huddersfield, Cambridge, Keele, Leeds, Sheffield, and Huddersfield. She is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of the Free State, South Africa, reflecting her strong international engagement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of Sheffield (2001), and she is an active member of the British Sociological Association and the European Sociological Association. Surya Monro’s research centers on gender, sexuality, intersectionality, and equality, with pioneering contributions to transgender studies, bisexuality, and intersex studies. Her work spans India, South Africa, and multiple European nations, combining theoretical innovation with policy relevance. She has authored influential books such as Bisexuality (2015), which topped Palgrave’s bestseller list, and is lead author of an upcoming monograph Intersex, Variations of Sex Characteristics, DSD: Critical Approaches (Routledge, 2024). Her research often bridges activism and academia, contributing to public debates and policy through media engagement and consultation with organizations like the DWP and NHS England. Her recent scholarly output reflects a deep engagement with LGBTQI identities, citizenship, and social justice. Themes across her publications include transgender rights, non-binary identities, intersex advocacy, forced migration, and the decolonization of queer theory. Her editorial leadership in journals like Sexualities , Critical Social Policy , and Culture, Health and Sexuality underscores her influence in shaping discourse in gender and sexuality studies. She has been recognized with scientific awards from the Council for European Studies and the Gender and Sexual Research Network for her collaborative research on Norway and post-Soviet countries. These accolades highlight the international impact of her work. Professor Monro actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with scholars across the Global South. She co-edited the influential volume Queer in Africa: LGBTQI Identities, Citizenship, and Activism (2020), which brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on sexual and gender diversity in Africa. Her involvement with the COST Action LGBTI+ Social and Economic (In)equalities network further demonstrates her commitment to transnational research collaboration. She is deeply engaged in public sociology, having been interviewed four times on BBC Radio 4 and contributing to public debates on equality and social policy.
Rebecca Jordan-Young is the Ann Whitney Olin Professor in the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Barnard College. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges feminist science and technology studies, neuroscience, endocrinology, and public health, critically examining how gender, sexuality, race, and class shape scientific knowledge and practice. Research Interests: Her work focuses on the intersection of science and social hierarchies, particularly how biological concepts like testosterone and brain sex differences are culturally constructed and politically deployed. She challenges entrenched narratives in neuroscience and endocrinology, advocating for more rigorous, context-sensitive, and ethically grounded research. Her recent publications reveal a consistent trend of interrogating the scientific validity of hormone-based gender assumptions, especially in sports, reproduction, and neurodevelopment. Keywords across her work include feminist STS, gender in science, health disparities, and neurogenderings. She emphasizes methodological reform and social justice in scientific practice. Scientific Awards: Gold Medal in Science, Independent Publisher Book Awards Distinguished Book Award, Association for Women in Psychology (2011) John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2016-17) ACL Fellow (2016-17) Tow Professorship, Barnard College (2013-15) Visiting Professor Award, Royal Dutch Academy (2013-14) Health Disparities Scholar, NCMHD (2003-04) Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, she has led multiple funded research projects, including NSF and NIH grants. Her grants focus on testosterone models, gender verification in sports, and sexual minority health. She has served as Principal Investigator on projects funded by the National Science Foundation, NIH (NIDA), and Barnard College, reflecting sustained external support for her critical science scholarship. Labs and Collaborative Networks: She is an active member of the international Neurogenderings Network , collaborating with scholars across neuroscience, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span from physical chemistry to cultural studies, emphasizing dialogic and feminist approaches to science.
Dr. Siobhan Magee is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds a PhD from Edinburgh and has held postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Her research focuses on kinship, marriage, gender, and material culture, with fieldwork conducted in Poland, the UK, and the US. She is currently completing a book on marriage in the US and exploring topics like children's biographies, philanthropy in higher education, and sun protection in Scotland. Teaching responsibilities include courses on the Anthropology of Sex and Reproduction, Kinship, and Ethnographies of the US. She coordinates the Kinship Hub and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations on themes like transnational relationships and inclusive education. Dr. Magee is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has published extensively on topics ranging from Polish fur trade dynamics to graphic memoirs and legal marriage frameworks. Education: PhD, MSc, and BA in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. Research Themes: Kinship and relatedness, gender/sexuality, material culture, US political anthropology, and children's narratives. Current Projects: Philanthropy in universities, sun protection policies, and children's biographical literature. Her work bridges intimate relationships and broader socio-political contexts, emphasizing ethical and historical dimensions. She has contributed to academic journals like Cultural Anthropology and Current Anthropology , and her research has been featured in media including BBC Radio 4.
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