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Shifali AroraView profile

Assistant Professor

• General Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
• Esophageal Diseases
• Quality Improvement
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Shifali Arora, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine , currently serving as Vice Chief of Clinical Operations for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She also holds the position of Medical Director of Gastroenterology Clinics at UNC. Completed AAAS Policy Fellowship and NIH Mobile Health Training Key affiliations: Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing , UNC Hospitals Value Care Action Group , UNC Clinician Leadership Program Research Focus spans three main areas: Quality Improvement in GI care through electronic health record optimization and standardized clinical templates Esophageal Motility Disorders and GI manifestations of systemic diseases Health Policy and Health Informatics including mHealth security and Affordable Care Act implications Scientific Contributions include: Operational innovations in endoscopy scheduling and patient education Clinical research on bowel preparation, pharmacological effects on GI function, and rare disease presentations Education & Training : Undergraduate : University of Illinois at Chicago (Biology & Psychology) Medical School : University of Illinois at Chicago Residency : Duke University Fellowship : Rush University (Gastroenterology & Hepatology) Policy Training : American Association for the Advancement of Science

• Urban Planning
• Green Infrastructure
• Territorial Planning
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Valeria Vitulano is a Research Fellow and part-time lecturer at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) at Politecnico di Torino. She contributes to courses such as Planning the City (Workshop) and Interpreting the City and the Territory , focusing on local and territorial planning. Her research centers on urban planning, green infrastructure integration, and ecological transition strategies. Publications analyze multilevel governance in metropolitan areas (Turin, Stuttgart), socio-environmental welfare models, and historical urban planning frameworks like Turin's 1964 inter-municipal plan. Key collaborations include Carolina Giaimo, Carlo Alberto Barbieri, and Giulio Gabriele Pantaloni. Her work connects spatial planning with climate resilience, territorial equity, and pandemic-era urban challenges. Valeria Vitulano teaches in Urban and Regional Planning and Landscape-Environmental Planning programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary urban issues. She has contributed to Green Infrastructure integration Metropolitan governance models Education infrastructure planning through conferences and journal publications.

Mao-wei LoView profile

Assistant Professor

• WTO Laws
• International Investment Laws and Arbitration
• Public International Law
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Mao-wei Lo is an Assistant Professor at the College of Law, National Taiwan University. He holds a J.S.D. and J.S.M. from Stanford Law School (2024 and 2019, respectively) and an LL.M. and LL.B. from National Taiwan University (2015 and 2012). His academic career includes teaching and research roles at Stanford University and prior experience as a senior legal officer at Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council. Dr. Lo's educational background includes: J.S.D. in Law, Stanford Law School (2024) J.S.M. in Law, Stanford Law School (2019) LL.M. in Law, National Taiwan University Law School (2015) LL.B. in Law, National Taiwan University Law School (2012) Professor Lo's research focuses on international economic law, particularly WTO law and international investment law and arbitration. He also explores public international law and cross-strait relations, with an emphasis on empirical legal studies. His work often addresses contemporary challenges such as forced labor in global supply chains, pandemic-related regulatory measures, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on international legal frameworks. Lo's recent publications demonstrate a strong engagement with the intersection of international trade, investment law, and geopolitical issues. His work frequently examines Taiwan's unique position in international law, including its investment treaties and cross-strait relations. A notable trend is the application of empirical methods to analyze international legal instruments and their real-world implications, particularly in the context of China's economic policies and the Belt and Road Initiative. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with several awards: MOST Humanities and Social Sciences Overseas Talent Cultivation Program (2023) Hungdah Chiu Memorial Prize for International Law (2022) Levin Center Public Interest Summer Fellowship, Stanford Law School (2021) Salzburg Cutler Fellow in International Law, Stanford Law School (2021) John Hart Ely Prize for Outstanding Performance, Stanford Law School (2019) Franklin Family Fellowship, Stanford Law School (2018) Ministry of Education Overseas Study Scholarship (International Organizations and International Law) (2016) National Taiwan University Student Altruism Award (2015) While there is no explicit information on student advising, Dr. Lo's research has been supported by competitive grants and fellowships. Key projects include: WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) Phase III: Junior Research Fellow (2022-2025), funded by the World Trade Organization. Researcher at Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions (2021-2023).

Rey KoslowskiView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• International Migration
• Border Security
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Rey Koslowski is Professor of International Relations at the University at Albany, State University of New York, specializing in international migration, border security, and European integration. Previously faculty at Rutgers University-Newark, his research examines the intersection of technology, security, and human mobility across transnational contexts. His scholarly contributions appear in leading journals including International Organization , Journal of Common Market Studies , and Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies . Professor Koslowski's research program critically analyzes migration governance through multiple lenses: the socio-economic impacts of citizenship policies, technological innovations in border control (particularly drone surveillance), and comparative frameworks for selective migration systems. His work emphasizes the tension between security imperatives and human rights within evolving international regimes, with significant attention to transatlantic cooperation and Asian policy models. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses the geopolitical dimensions of talent competition and the role of non-state actors in border management. His publication trajectory since 2016 reveals three dominant analytical strands: (1) technological transformation of border security infrastructure, (2) causal analysis of citizenship access and socio-economic outcomes, and (3) institutional design for global mobility governance. This research consistently bridges theoretical innovation with policy relevance, examining both European integration processes and emerging Asian approaches to migration management. Professional recognition includes: German Marshall Fund Fellowship Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowship Princeton University Center of International Studies Fellowship Georgetown University Center for German and European Studies Fellowship Major research funding has been secured from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and National Science Foundation. While specific student mentorship details are not documented in source materials, his extensive publication record in edited volumes and co-authored works indicates substantive collaborative research leadership. Koslowski's book Migrants and Citizens: Demographic Change in the European States System (Cornell University Press, 2000) established foundational frameworks for understanding migration-state interactions in political demography.

• Social Inequality
• Urban Violence
• Policing
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Dr. Sara Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University since 2008. Her work focuses on social inequality, urban violence, policing, hate crime, radicalization, and policy impacts. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has extensive advisory roles, including co-Principal Investigator on a SSHRC Insight Grant examining body-worn cameras and police accountability. Thompson serves on key committees such as the International Radicalization Prevention Team (ITERP), Toronto Police Service’s Race-Based Data Panel, and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Research Advisory Committee. Education: BA (Hons.), MA, and Ph.D. in Criminology (University of Toronto). Research Interests: Thompson’s work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing socially engaged violence-prevention strategies. Her recent projects explore the spatial distribution of violence, policing reforms, and CVE programming efficacy. She has authored influential reports on hate crime priorities, body camera impacts, and diaspora radicalization dynamics. Grants & Advising: Co-PI on SSHRC-funded body camera research (2021–present), led Public Safety Canada CVE evaluations, and contributes to police training curricula through the Ontario Police College. Her advisory roles span community organizations like Yorktown Family Services and Toronto Public Health’s violence initiative. Key Contributions: Developed CVE evaluation frameworks, advised on racial profiling policies, and co-authored major texts such as Canada Among Nations: Terrorism and Counter-terrorism (2020). Her work prioritizes balancing security needs with human rights and community trust.

Alicia Re CruzView profile

Professor

• Migration Studies
• Indigenous Studies
• Transnationalism
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Alicia Re Cruz is a full Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Texas (UNT), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . She holds leadership roles including Founding Member of La Colectiva mentoring team and member of the LMAS executive board. Previously, she served as Chair of the Anthropology Department (2007–2011) and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies Programs (2016–2021). Her research focuses on migration, indigenous Maya communities, transnationalism, applied anthropology, and emergency anthropology, with collaborations spanning international institutions like CSIC (Spain), DIALOG (Canada), and UQROO (Mexico). Education: Doctorado en Antropología Social y Cultural, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1996) Ph.D. in Anthropology, State University of New York at Albany (1992) M.A. in Anthropology, SUNY Albany (1987) B.A. in Geografía e Historia (Etnología y Antropología de América), Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1985) Research Interests: Alicia’s work centers on migration dynamics, particularly among Maya communities in Yucatán, and its impact on identity, gender, and education. She pioneered Emergency Anthropology , addressing urgent social issues like human trafficking and asylum seeker support. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates border studies, applied methodologies, and community-based interventions. Grants & Collaborations: Recent grants include the Wenner-Gren Foundation’s Engaged Anthropology and World Epistemologies (2016) and UNT’s Rural Sustainability Workshop (2015). She has co-led projects with NGOs on VAWA, human trafficking, and asylum clinics. Awards: UNT Foundation Eminent Professor Award (2021) Bridge Builder Award (2005) Martha Nichols Award for Outstanding Achievement (1999) Teaching & Mentorship: Teaches courses like Migrants and Refugees , Mayan Culture , and Borderlands Studies . Leads an online applied anthropology program and has mentored numerous graduate students in anthropology and behavioral analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in La Colectiva mentoring group and collaborates with international academic networks in applied anthropology and community development.

• Marine Biology
• Fisheries Management
• Environmental Conservation
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Eric Wade is an Assistant Professor in Coastal Studies at East Carolina University's Integrated Coastal Programs. His work focuses on interdisciplinary coastal and marine resource management, with a strong emphasis on small-scale fisheries, climate justice, and marine renewable energy. Dr. Wade holds a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and advanced degrees (M.S./Ph.D.) in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University. His research interests include fisheries governance, food security, socio-ecological systems, and the social dimensions of marine energy development. He has led or co-led over a dozen research initiatives funded by NSF, Sandia National Laboratories, and state agencies, exploring topics like marine spatial planning, cognitive biases in fishery risk perceptions, and community impacts of emerging ocean technologies. Key grants include the NSF-funded EAGER:PBI project (2024-2026) and collaborative ocean energy research with Sandia National Labs. His publications highlight trade-offs in fishing strategies, pandemic impacts on island food systems, and innovative methods for assessing stakeholder perspectives in resource management. Education : B.S. Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington M.S. Fisheries Science, Oregon State University Ph.D. Fisheries Science, Oregon State University Grants & Awards : NSF EAGER:PBI (2024-2026) Sandia National Labs WEC Design Projects Vesta Climate Justice Grant (2023-2025) Wade's work bridges natural and social sciences, addressing challenges at the intersection of human communities and marine ecosystems. He collaborates with the Atlantic Marine Energy Center and actively engages in policy-relevant research to support equitable coastal development strategies.

• Labor Law
• Industrial Relations
• European Union Labor Law
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Silvia Borelli is an Associate Professor (GIUR-04/A classification) in the Department of Law at the University of Ferrara, Italy. She teaches multiple courses including Labor Law, Industrial Relations Law, and Legal Clinic for Labor and Social Benefits at both the main Ferrara campus and the Rovigo campus across various degree programs. Professor Borelli's research focuses on critical contemporary labor law issues: Labor exploitation in subcontracting and platform work arrangements EU regulatory frameworks for workers' rights and social protection Gender equality in labor markets and workplace discrimination Social security systems and their adaptation to new work forms Migration and labor rights for third-country workers within EU frameworks The impact of digitalization on workplace regulation and algorithmic management Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with the tension between economic efficiency and social protection in labor markets. Professor Borelli has published extensively on business relocation practices, examining how corporate mobility affects worker protections across jurisdictions. She has made significant contributions to understanding how traditional labor standards are challenged by new business models, particularly in logistics and platform work sectors. Her analysis of EU regulatory initiatives shows particular attention to the balance between simplification measures and maintaining robust social and environmental safeguards. Professor Borelli's publication record is substantial, with 234 research outputs including 7 books, 77 contributions to edited volumes, 107 journal articles, and various editorial and research activities. Her recent work (2024-2025) shows increasing focus on the regulation of algorithms in employment contexts, corporate due diligence requirements, and the implementation of international labor standards in national legal systems. As an academic leader, she has served as curator for significant publications addressing contemporary labor challenges, including "Relocation: an old problem in search of new answers" and works examining reasonable accommodations and discrimination. Her collaborative work with scholars like Fausta Guarriello, Andrea Allamprese, and Giovanni Orlandini demonstrates her engagement with interdisciplinary approaches to labor law problems.

Tamara StegerView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Social Justice
• Climate Change Litigation
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Tamara Steger is an Associate Professor and Director of the Culture, Politics and Society BA Program at Central European University (CEU). She holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and has extensive experience in environmental and social justice research. Her affiliations include the CEU Democracy Institute, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), and European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR). She has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses, focusing on environmental movements and social justice issues. Education: Ph.D. (with distinction), Syracuse University, 2004 Master of Marine Studies, University of Washington, 1995 Bachelor of Science (cum laude), State University of New York, 1992 Research Interests: Environmental and social justice, climate litigation, urban sustainability, and marginalized communities' environmental exclusion. Her work explores movements addressing colonialism, segregation, and exploitation, with projects like the Horizon 2020 UrbanA initiative. Key Contributions: Her research on the Vjosa River protection campaign in Albania and Roma communities' environmental exclusion in Slovakia highlights strategic activism in flawed democracies. She received the CEU Distinguished Teaching Award (2018). Affiliations & Activities: Member of CEU's Ethical Research Committee and GenderHUB. Active in grants and projects, including de- and re-democratization studies. Regularly collaborates with international networks like the ECPR. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups on environment and democracy at CEU's Democracy Institute, focusing on transboundary environmental governance and policy advocacy.

• Environmental History
• Aquatic Ecology
• River Management
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Gertrud Haidvogl serves as Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Hydrobiology and Water Management (IHYAM) and Institute of Social Ecology (iISEC). Her research bridges environmental history and aquatic ecology to examine long-term socio-ecological transformations in river systems, with special focus on the Danube River Basin. She holds teaching authorization in Historical Aquatic Ecology and Environmental History and maintains active scholarly output through 2025. Her research interests encompass historical ecology of rivers, socio-ecological river dynamics, and human-river coevolution. She investigates how industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure projects have altered river connectivity, fish migration, and floodplain ecosystems over centuries. Her interdisciplinary methodology integrates archival research, archaeological data, ecological modeling, and policy analysis to reconstruct historical baselines and inform contemporary river restoration. Key themes include longitudinal connectivity disruption, biodiversity loss in freshwater systems, and the evolution of flood control paradigms. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals increasing emphasis on policy-relevant research, particularly regarding EU Nature Restoration Law implementation and transboundary river management. Her work consistently applies historical perspectives to establish ecological reference conditions while addressing contemporary challenges like climate change adaptation and free-flowing river restoration. The interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship is evident in collaborations spanning environmental history, ecology, hydrology, and social sciences. Dr. Haidvogl actively participates in the FWF Doctoral Program "Industrialized River Landscapes" under the HR21 Doctoral School, indicating her role in supervising doctoral candidates and securing competitive research funding. Her collaborations with the International Association for Danube Research (IAD) demonstrate engagement in transnational research networks addressing basin-scale challenges. While specific grant details aren't provided, her leadership in major interdisciplinary programs reflects substantial research funding. Embedded within BOKU's Hydrobiology and Water Management group, she contributes to interdisciplinary teams developing tools like the River Network Toolkit (RivTool) and iPODfish framework for historical fish occurrence reconstruction. Her work frequently involves partnerships with historians, ecologists, and policymakers to address complex river management challenges in urbanizing landscapes.

Robert M LawlessView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy
• Commercial Law
• Consumer Credit
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Robert M. Lawless is the Max L. Rowe Professor at the College of Law and an affiliate at the Center for Social & Behavioral Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a B.S. and J.D. from the same institution. His research focuses on bankruptcy, commercial law, and consumer credit, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of legal systems and societal challenges. Lawless has authored influential works like Commercial Transactions: A Systems Approach (2024) and Secured Transactions: A Systems Approach (2024). His recent scholarship explores topics such as financial precarity, cultural inversion, and the impact of the pandemic on small businesses. He has been recognized with the ACB Fellow designation (2011) for his contributions to bankruptcy law. Education: B.S., J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Highlights: Bankruptcy filer demographics, consumer debt dynamics, and legal-cultural frameworks Key Collaborations: Co-authorships with scholars like Lynn LoPucki and Pamela Foohey Lawless actively engages in academic discourse through presentations on topics like local legal culture and consumer bankruptcy research. His work bridges legal theory with empirical analysis, addressing both systemic and individual-level challenges in financial law.

Kevin Poh Hiong TanView profile

Associate Professor

• Youth Risk Factors
• Protective Factors
• Developmental Psychopathology
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Kevin Poh Hiong Tan is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as an affiliate at the Center for Social & Behavioral Science and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute. His research focuses on youth risk factors, protective factors, and developmental psychopathology, with an emphasis on school-based interventions and social-emotional learning. Tan holds a PhD from the University of Chicago, MSW from Washington University, and Bachelors (Honors) from National University of Singapore. Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, National University of Singapore (2003) Master of Social Work, Washington University (2008) Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, University of Chicago (2016) Research Interests: Tan’s work integrates developmental psychopathology perspectives to design prevention strategies targeting youth at-risk profiles. Key areas include: Universal screening approaches for high school students School social work practice innovations Social-emotional learning interventions Simulation-based teaching methodologies Recent Scholarship Trends: Recent publications emphasize simulation-based education in social work, including historical analysis of simulation practices and doctoral student involvement in diversity training. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in school settings. Teaching & Grants: Tan teaches courses on child/adolescent social work and program evaluation. His grants focus on implementing prevention research in schools, though specific grant details are not disclosed in the text. Public Engagement: Media coverage highlights his projects on racial equity through social-emotional learning and teacher-student perspectives on freshmen’s social needs.

Judith KraussView profile

Lecturer

• Political Ecology
• Conservation Justice
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Dr Judith Krauss is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York, contributing to the BA in Global Development program and the Interdisciplinary Global Development Centre (IGDC). Her research focuses on conservation justice, decolonial approaches to sustainability, and the political ecology of global value chains. She holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2013-2016) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Global Sustainable Development (2019-2022). Her work emphasizes convivial conservation frameworks promoting justice in biodiversity protection and critiques the colonial underpinnings of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Notable collaborations include the CONVIVA project with global partners studying apex predator conservation and the 'Livelihood impacts of coping with Covid-19' study in Mozambique. She also contributed to the Brooks Doctoral College and taught at the Global Development Institute (2016-2018). Dr Krauss supervises PhD students researching aid agency dynamics, garment industry labor rights, and mining narratives in Chile. She actively engages in public outreach through research storytelling and advocates for flying-less initiatives in academia. Her teaching spans foundational and advanced global development modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Esther TurnhoutView profile

Professor

• Environmental Science
• Science Policy
• Sustainability
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Esther Turnhout is a Full Professor specializing in environmental science and policy within the department of Knowledge, Transformation & Society. She holds significant editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Science & Policy , and contributes to international initiatives such as the IPBES and the Endangered Landscapes program. Her research focuses on transforming environmental science for justice and pluralism, with emphasis on science-policy interfaces, biodiversity governance, and sustainable development. Her work critically examines conservation practices, digital futures in ecology, and the socio-political dimensions of environmental management. Notable contributions include rethinking REDD+ frameworks and analyzing the role of sensing technologies in agriculture. Turnhout advocates for inclusive knowledge systems and challenges technocratic approaches to environmental governance. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biodiversity, colonial legacies in environmental policy, and the ethical dimensions of science. She actively participates in global dialogues on sustainability, contributing to transformative governance strategies and climate resilience policies.

Carolyn Pape CowanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Clinical Science
• Developmental Psychology
• Parent-Child Relationships
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Carolyn Pape Cowan is an Adjunct Professor Emerita in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work focuses on couple relationships, parent-child dynamics, and family transitions, particularly during parenthood and children’s school transitions. She has collaborated extensively with Philip A. Cowan on longitudinal intervention studies, including the Becoming a Family Project , Schoolchildren and Their Families Project , and the Supporting Father Involvement (SFI) Project . Her research demonstrates how interventions targeting couples and parents can positively impact marital satisfaction, parenting quality, and children’s academic and social adaptation. Her research has been funded by grants from NIMH and the California Office of Child Abuse Protection. The SFI intervention has been replicated internationally in locations such as Canada and the UK. Dr. Cowan has also advocated for translating research findings into policy and practice through her leadership of the ‘Getting the Word Out’ committee at UC Berkeley. Awards: AFTA (1992), NCFR (2010) Key Contributions: Longitudinal studies on family transitions, impact of couple-focused interventions, low-income father involvement programs. Retired since 2005, she remains available for consultations on family research and collaborates with visiting scholars and graduate students.