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• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Power Electronics
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Gerard Ledwich is an Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics, where he serves as Discipline Leader for Power Engineering and Theme Leader at the Institute for Future Environments. His research group focuses on risk-managed distribution planning, wide-area grid controls, demand management, and power electronics applications including microgrid control and power hardware-in-the-loop systems. Research interests include: Electricity industry restructuring and market design Renewable energy integration challenges Advanced power electronics for grid stability Interconnection of state electricity networks Recent publications (2022-2024) primarily investigate grid stability solutions for renewable integration, distribution network optimization, and advanced control algorithms for power converters. Work consistently addresses challenges in transitioning to sustainable energy systems through computational methods and hardware innovations. Currently supervises doctoral research on superconducting systems. Secured multiple Australian Competitive Grants including: LP140100923: Customer Responsive Risk-Managed Network Planning LP120100302: Increased power transfer through SVC control Leads the Power Engineering Group at QUT and collaborates internationally through the Institute for Future Environments.

Monika StreuleView profile

Research Fellow

• Urbanization
• Socio-spatial theories
• Post- and decolonial studies
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Monika Streule is a Research Fellow at the Latin America and Caribbean Centre and Department of Geography & Environment at the London School of Economics (LSE). Her work focuses on urbanization processes, socio-spatial theories, and post/decolonial methodologies. She holds a PhD from ETH Zürich and has conducted postdoctoral research at UCL, HafenCity University Hamburg, and CUJAE (Cuba). Currently leading the Marie Skłodowska-Curie-funded project on decolonizing ecology in Mexico City and La Paz/El Alto, her research examines socio-territorial conflicts over urban infrastructure and environmental justice. Education & Affiliations: PhD in Urban Studies, ETH Zürich MA in Anthropology/Sociology/Political Sciences, University of Zurich Visiting Researcher: UNAM (Mexico), UCL, CUJAE (Cuba), Universidad Católica Boliviana Research Interests: Urban extractivism, comparative urbanism, critical cartography, indigenous urban movements, socio-territorial conflicts, and decentered urban theory. Her methodological innovations include collaborative mapping workshops and dialogical ethnography with marginalized communities. Key Contributions: Authored Ethnography of Urban Territories (2018), co-edited Vocabularies for an Urbanising Planet (2023), and publishes in leading journals like Progress in Human Geography and Urban Geography . Her work bridges academic-practice through participatory research with Latin American urban communities. Grants & Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2020-2024), multiple conference organization roles including RSA Latin America and Iberoforum thematic dossiers. Active in global urban studies networks like the Decolonial Cities Collective. Teaching & Engagement: Teaches urban research methods, global urban theory, and postcolonial urbanism. Leads workshops on critical cartography and decolonizing methodologies. Publicly engages through lectures on FIFA World Cup urban projects and far-right spatial politics.

• Macroeconomics
• Regional Economics
• EU Policy Analysis
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Carolina Serpieri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Law at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics. Her research focuses on macroeconomic resilience, EU regional policies, behavioral New Keynesian models, and optimal monetary policy design. She holds a permanent position at the university's economics faculty and is actively involved in policy-oriented economic analysis. Her work emphasizes quantitative methodologies like Bayesian econometrics, principal component analysis, and DSGE modeling to address economic challenges in Europe. Key research themes include regional financial distress, cross-border economic dynamics in Central Europe and the Baltics, and the effectiveness of EU structural funds. Recent publications analyze policy responses to economic shocks, resilience measurement frameworks, and legislative interventions for public financial management. She has contributed to multilevel governance strategies for regional renewal and sustainability, with case studies in Belgium, Romania, and Italy. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her advising record remains unspecified at this time. She maintains an active research program with ongoing projects related to monetary policy frameworks and regional economic resilience.

Antonio CordellaView profile

Associate Professor

• E-Government
• Digital Innovation in Public Sector
• Information Infrastructure
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Dr Antonio Cordella is an Associate Professor of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) , specializing in e-government, digital innovation in the public sector, and information infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Gothenburg and a Political Science degree from the University of Bologna. Research Focus: His work examines the impact of ICT on public sector organizations, focusing on public value creation, institutional change, and the interplay between technology and governance. Key areas include e-government policies, AI in public decision-making, and the digitization of judicial systems. Professional Contributions: He has organized major conferences (e.g., HICSS Digital Government Track) and serves on editorial boards (e.g., Government Information Quarterly ). Notable projects include studies on e-justice reforms, ICT outsourcing in public services, and digital innovation challenges. Teaching: He leads courses on e-government, e-business, and digital innovation at LSE’s Department of Management, with visiting roles at Maastricht University and others. Grants & Projects: Secured funding from the EU, OECD, and Inter-American Development Bank for initiatives like digital governance frameworks, e-marketplace analysis, and judicial system digitization. Awards & Recognition: No specific awards listed, but his extensive academic output and leadership roles reflect significant professional standing.

Amanda DatnowView profile

Professor

• Educational Reform
• Equity in Education
• Educational Policy
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Amanda Datnow is a Professor and Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego, and serves as Associate Dean of the School of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on educational reform, equity, and professional lives of educators, with emphasis on data-driven instruction, teacher collaboration, and leadership. She earned a B.A. from UCSD and a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA. Datnow is engaged in research-practice partnerships with local districts and global educational organizations, aiming to bridge research and policy for equitable outcomes. Education: B.A., UC San Diego; Ph.D., UCLA Key Affiliations: School of Social Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, National Academy of Education Research Priorities: Equity-centered reform, data use in schools, teacher collaboration dynamics, leadership in transformative settings Her research explores how educational systems can be restructured to address systemic inequities through evidence-based strategies. She emphasizes practitioner partnerships to ensure reforms are grounded in real-world contexts. Datnow’s awards reflect recognition for her contributions to advancing educational equity and policy. Her publications span over 20 years, addressing topics like data-driven decision-making, leadership challenges, and global education system transformations. She actively advises policymakers and contributes to editorial boards promoting educational excellence.

Andrew JonesView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Globalisation
• Financial and Business Services
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Professor Andrew Jones is a prominent interdisciplinary social scientist and Professor at City, University of London, affiliated with the School of Arts & Social Sciences and the Department of International Politics. He is also associated with Bayes Business School through the Centre for Professional Service Firms and the City Political Economy Research Centre (CITYPERC). His educational background in economic geography informs his wide-ranging research. He holds fellowships from the Royal Society of Arts, Royal Geographical Society, and the Academy of Social Sciences, underscoring his academic and professional recognition. His research spans globalisation, financial and business services, international labour mobility, and the green economy. He has conducted influential studies on the globalisation of investment banking, consultancy, and legal sectors, as well as the role of cities in hosting global industries. A distinct strand of his work explores international youth volunteering and gap years, analyzing the development of soft skills in a global job market. Recently, his focus has returned to financial services, particularly in emerging Asian and Latin American economies, and the role of service industries in fostering a low-carbon global economy. His publications, including recent books like Research Handbook on the Green Economy (2024) and Services and the Green Economy (2016), reflect a consistent engagement with economic geography, political economy, and sustainability. His extensive list of journal articles and book chapters demonstrates a sustained contribution to understanding the spatial dynamics of global economic practices, corporate behaviour, and environmental transitions. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (2015–present) Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (2000–present) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2000–present) Professor Jones has been an active advisor and collaborator, with numerous keynote lectures at international conferences on topics ranging from green business services to global managerial practices. His research has informed policy, including a 2004 UK government study on gap year provision. He is a member of multiple professional organisations, including the Regional Studies Association, Academy of International Business, and Association of American Geographers. He is involved with key research centres such as the Centre for Professional Service Firms at Bayes Business School and the City Political Economy Research Centre (CITYPERC), reflecting his collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of the contemporary global economy.

• International Trade
• International Economics
• Foreign Direct Investment
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Dr. Catherine Yap Co is a Professor of Economics at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Business Administration. She specializes in international trade, foreign direct investment, and the interplay between economic policies and global production networks. As a Fulbright Scholar and Specialist, she has conducted extensive research in Vietnam and other developing nations, focusing on SME development, China-Africa economic linkages, and trade policy impacts. Serves as Economics Graduate Program Committee Chair Teaching expertise: International Trade, Applied Econometrics, and Research Methods Global engagements include presentations in 6+ countries through academic collaborations Her research examines spatial-temporal innovation patterns, environmental policy effects on trade, and migration's economic impacts. Recent work explores how Vietnam's SME sector adapts to globalization and China's infrastructure investments in developing economies. Dr. Co's 20+ year career includes over 30 peer-reviewed articles analyzing trade dynamics across continents. Her 2017 study on Vietnam's SMEs became a foundational text in Southeast Asian economic policy discussions. The 2023 Fulbright Specialist project extended her work on Sub-Saharan Africa trade potential. Holds 2 Fulbright awards Active in university governance through multiple committee roles Her advisory work supports graduate students pursuing international economics research tracks. Current projects investigate Confucius Institutes' trade impacts and U.S.-China technology trade dynamics.

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Sustainability
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Dr Carlos Mena Madrazo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. Previously, he held roles at Cranfield University in the UK, where he led over ten research projects in supply chain management, securing $2 million in funding and producing 15+ refereed publications. His work spans economic, social, and environmental impacts of procurement practices, with a focus on food supply chains. Assistant Professor, Michigan State University Visiting Fellow, Cranfield School of Management Fellow of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Fellow of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy (HEA) Carlos earned his Doctorate and MSc in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK, and a BEng in Industrial Engineering from Iberoamericana University, Mexico. His educational contributions include designing a new MSc in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. His research centers on procurement strategies, supply chain sustainability, and collaboration in food supply chains. Recent work explores purchasing maturity, exit strategies, and agile supply chain capabilities. His publications address cost mapping, waste reduction, and sustainability performance metrics. Scientific awards and honors include the Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award (2011), Harold E. Fearon Best Paper Award finalist (2013), and Cranfield teaching awards for Innovation in Teaching and Most Engaging Professor. He has held visiting appointments at the University of Warwick, Copenhagen Business School, UNC, and the University of Rome.

Gerard McCormackView profile

Professor

• Private International Law
• Business Law
• Harmonisation of Law
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Gerard McCormack is a Professor of International Business Law at the University of Leeds' School of Law, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. He previously held positions at the University of Manchester, University of Essex (as Dean), and taught at Queen's University Belfast and the University of Southampton. His expertise spans private international law, business law, comparative bankruptcy law, corporate governance, banking law (including Islamic banking), and property law. He has conducted extensive research on international insolvency frameworks, particularly focusing on EU harmonization, cross-border insolvency, and corporate restructuring. His research has led to notable publications, including EU Insolvency Law: Cross Border Insolvency Law in Comparative Focus (2022) and The European Restructuring Directive (2021). He has led projects funded by the UK's ESRC (e.g., 'Boosting Growth through Strengthening Investor and Creditor Protection in China') and the European Commission, analyzing insolvency law disparities and their impact on economic growth. His work emphasizes aligning insolvency law with EU growth strategies to ensure adaptable, fair, and sustainable economic systems. McCormack has also been a Visiting Professor in Singapore and a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Bremen. He teaches postgraduate courses on international corporate rescue, insolvency law, and secured credit law. His current research includes the European Insolvency Regulation, comparative insolvency law, and the internationalization of secured credit frameworks. He supervises PhD students in areas like cross-border insolvency and corporate governance.

Brian H. CameronView profile

Clinical Professor

• Business Architecture & Strategy Execution
• Enterprise Architecture Development
• Strategic Planning & IT Alignment
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Brian H. Cameron is a Clinical Professor and Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He leads the growth and innovation of professional graduate programs, overseeing 17 master’s programs, an Executive DBA, and 14 online certificates serving 2,600+ students. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, strategic planning, and pedagogical innovation. Education: Ph.D. (2004), MBA (1991), BS (1989) from Penn State and Shippensburg University. Research focuses on business architecture, IT alignment, and value measurement. He restructured Smeal’s professional graduate education infrastructure, including shared services and governance frameworks. Active in professional organizations like the MBA Roundtable and the Consortium for Online Graduate Business Education. Awards: NPA Career Achievement (2011), Shirley Hendrick Award (2022). Leads initiatives in online/hybrid education, executive education integration, and marketing strategies for competitive positioning. Spearheaded faculty development programs and curriculum improvements across inter-college collaborations.

• African Law
• Legal Pluralism
• International Relations
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Salvatore Mancuso is a Full Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Palermo. He serves as Delegate for Development and International Cooperation with sub-Saharan African countries, supporting the Vice-Rector for Teaching and Internationalization. His academic role includes office hours on Fridays by appointment. His research focuses on African legal systems, legal pluralism, and BRICS dynamics, with particular emphasis on Somalia, OHADA legal frameworks, and China-Africa relations. He teaches courses such as African Law, Legal Anthropology, and Afro-Asian Legal Systems. Mancuso has extensive international collaborations, including Erasmus agreements with universities in Somalia, Tanzania, and China, reflecting his commitment to global academic exchange. His publications span topics like the socio-legal dimensions of algorithmic governance, federalism in post-conflict states, and the harmonization of business law across Africa. He is affiliated with the ATeN Center and ASCENT (Centre of Advanced Studies) at the University of Palermo, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Rahel AicheleView profile

Researcher

• International Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Trade Policy
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Rahel Aichele is a Research Associate and PostDoc at the University of Paderborn's Center of International Economics. Her work focuses on international trade policies, macroeconomic dynamics, and the interplay between climate policy and global value chains. She has contributed extensively to analyses of trade agreements like TTIP, Brexit's economic consequences, and supply chain resilience post-pandemic. Her research also examines regional economic integration, including Eurasian and EU-Asia trade dynamics, alongside climate change mitigation strategies. Education details are not explicitly stated here, but her academic roles indicate advanced postgraduate qualifications. Key research interests include global supply chain vulnerabilities, carbon leakage effects of climate policies, and the economic impacts of mega-regional trade agreements. Recent work emphasizes post-COVID-19 industrial restart strategies and Germany's role in global pharmaceutical trade. Her publications span empirical analyses of Kyoto Protocol outcomes, evaluations of transnational trade policies, and assessments of geopolitical trade shifts. While no awards are listed, her active role in policy briefs and academic collaborations highlights her contributions to applied economic research. Advising and grant activities are unspecified here, but her involvement in projects like the IACCP (Integrated Assessment of Climate Policies) suggests participation in funded research initiatives. She is affiliated with the University of Paderborn's economics department, contributing to courses on international trade policy and macroeconomic theory.

• African History
• Social History
• Race and Class
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Danelle Van Zyl-Hermann is a PostDoc and Researcher in the Department of History at the University of Basel, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She works under Prof. Tischler on the Swiss National Research Foundation-funded project 'African Contributions to Global Health – Circulating Knowledge and Innovations'. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, an MPhil from Leiden University, and undergraduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch. PhD, African History, University of Cambridge (2010–2014) MPhil, History of European Expansion and Globalisation, Leiden University Bachelor’s in History, Politics, German, and Performing Arts, University of Stellenbosch Her research spans social histories of race, class, and labor in South Africa and health and healing in Kenya. She has published in journals such as Ethnic and Racial Studies , Social History , and History in Africa , and her forthcoming monograph with Cambridge University Press explores white workers during South Africa’s democratic transition. Her recent work investigates local knowledge in Kenyan public health, examining interactions between indigenous healers, state institutions, and global actors like the WHO. Her publications reflect a shift from apartheid-era labor politics to postcolonial health systems, emphasizing subaltern agency and global power dynamics. Key themes include identity formation, neoliberalism, national populism, and decolonial knowledge circulation. Gates Cambridge Scholar NRF Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship (ESKAS) Danelle has taught African history courses and co-edited Rethinking White Societies in Southern Africa (Routledge, 2020). She has no listed advisees but contributes to academic mentoring. She is involved in interdisciplinary research teams focused on African history and global health, with future work likely expanding on health knowledge circulation in Africa.

Ari JoskowiczView profile

Associate Professor

• Jewish History
• Modern European History
• German and French History
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Ari Joskowicz is an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, European Studies, and History at Vanderbilt University and Director of the Max Kade Center for European and German Studies. His research focuses on modern Jewish and European history with particular attention to minority politics, secularism, and transnational interactions. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2008) and has held fellowships from institutions including the ACLS, DAAD, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Chicago (2008) Key Research Areas: Jewish anticlericalism, Romani-Jewish Holocaust intersections, postwar refugee policies, and secularization processes His award-winning book The Modernity of Others (2014) examines Jewish critiques of Catholicism as a tool for defining modern identity. Current work traces Romani and Jewish genocide experiences, exploring shared archives and memory frameworks. He has contributed to EU racism studies and co-translated G.C. Spivak's seminal essay into German. Professional Activities: Teaches courses like 'The Holocaust,' 'Religion and Politics in Modern Europe,' and 'Conspiracy Theories.' Serves on editorial boards for Leo Baeck Institute Yearbook and other journals. Holds visiting appointments at Hebrew University and Leipzig University. Recent Awards: ACLS Fellowship (2016), Jordan Schnitzer Book Award Finalist (2015) Grants: Multiple DAAD and NEH grants for archival research in Germany, France, and Israel Research Teams/Labs: Leads interdisciplinary projects on minority histories at the Max Kade Center, collaborating with European institutions on Romani and Jewish studies initiatives.

• Human Geography
• Ecological Citizenship
• Environmental Democracy
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Carme Melo Escrihuela is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Geography and History, University of Valencia. She is affiliated with the Inter-university Institute for Local Development (IIDL), where she contributes to research on sustainable territorial development and socio-environmental governance. Research Interests: Her work centers on ecological citizenship , environmental democracy , and political ecology . She investigates how citizens engage with environmental challenges, the role of the state in fostering sustainability, and the dynamics of socio-environmental conflicts. Her scholarship bridges human geography, green political theory, and critical sustainability studies, with a focus on transformative practices in urban and regional contexts. Publication Trends: Over the past decade and a half, her publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of citizenship, green public spheres, and sustainability transitions. Her recent work emphasizes climate action discourses, post-crisis urban restructuring in Valencia, and transnational environmental conflicts, demonstrating both theoretical depth and empirical rigor. Scientific Contributions: PhD from Keele University (2011) on ecological citizenship Supervised by Dr. Andrew Dobson, a leading scholar in green political theory Advising and Grants: While specific students and funded projects are not listed in the provided text, her role as a permanent professor and active researcher suggests involvement in supervising graduate theses and participating in research grants, particularly through IIDL. She has contributed editorially to academic discourse, as seen in her editorial reports. Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with the Inter-university Institute for Local Development (IIDL) , a research institute focused on territorial sustainability, local development, and environmental governance, indicating collaborative interdisciplinary research efforts.