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Lecturer
Dr. Seyed Ali Alavi lectures on Middle Eastern and Iranian Studies at SOAS, with research focusing on Iran-Palestine relations, Orientalism, and geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. Leads the MA Iranian Studies programme.
Associate Professor
Russell Field is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on socio-cultural dimensions of sport and physical activity, particularly historical analyses of global sporting events as sites of resistance, people’s history, and sport’s intersection with visual culture. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2008) and degrees from Queen’s University. **Education:** PhD, University of Toronto, Graduate Program in Exercise Sciences (2008) A., University of Toronto, Department of History (2000) B.A., Queen’s University (1991) A., Queen’s University (1989) **Research Interests:** Canadian sport history Sport and social justice Sport as a site of protest and resistance Sport and international development Sport’s visual representation in film and media Decolonization and Indigenous sport resurgence **Grants & Funding:** SSHRC Insight Grant: “A People’s History of Sport in Canada” (2022-27, PI) UM/SSHRC Explore Grant: “The Peace Corps, Sport, and Cold War Development” (2023-24, PI) His publications span monographs, edited collections, and journal articles exploring sport’s role in socio-political contexts, including the Cold War, Indigenous rights, and decolonization. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Sport History and International Journal of the History of Sport .
Associate Professor
Lianying Zhao is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University and serves as a Director of the Carleton Computer Security Lab (CCSL). His research focuses on low-level platform security, including hardware, firmware, hypervisor, and operating systems, with an emphasis on trusted computing, authentication, privacy preservation, and security metrics. He leads the CCSL research group, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address critical security challenges in IoT, cloud systems, and web applications. Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts. Roles: CCSL Director, Research Supervisor, and Graduate Program Advisor. Dr. Zhao’s work spans hardware security improvements, firmware vulnerability analysis, and user-centric security metrics. Recent research highlights include studies on router configuration habits, tracker detection in web browsers, and CVSS score discrepancies. He has supervised numerous graduate students in cybersecurity domains, contributing to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2013. His lab affiliations include CCSL and CISL, where he collaborates on projects such as secure deletion frameworks, TLS validation vulnerabilities, and hybrid decision-making models for cloud security. Current research also explores cross-regional login throttling mechanisms and AI-driven vulnerability detection in embedded systems.
Professor
Christina Fattore is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at West Virginia University (WVU), affiliated with the Eberly College of Arts & Sciences. She also serves as a faculty member in the International Studies program and the Center for Women's and Gender Studies. Her research focuses on international trade, development, and the sociology of academia, with a particular emphasis on mentoring strategies and pedagogy of care. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Florida State University (2007). Dr. Fattore teaches courses on international political economy, international organizations, and gender in international relations. She is actively involved in academic leadership, serving as Vice Chair/Program Chair of the International Studies Association's Women's Caucus. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship and practical pedagogy, addressing issues such as academic well-being, gender disparities in academia, and the impact of global events on scholarly productivity. Her research trends reflect a dual focus: analyzing international trade disputes and institutional frameworks while advocating for inclusive, care-centered educational practices. Recent studies examine post-pandemic scholarly challenges, gendered academic networks, and the psychological impacts of political events on marginalized groups. Dr. Fattore’s affiliations include cross-disciplinary roles that emphasize feminist methodologies and global justice. She contributes to policy-relevant research on trade liberalization in Latin America and the evolving dynamics of international dispute resolution mechanisms.
Assistant Professor
Prof. Dr. Julia Nentwich is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Psychology at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), affiliated with the OPSY-HSG department. Her work focuses on gender dynamics in organizations, qualitative research methods, and discursive psychology. She co-leads the non-tenured faculty group and teaches courses on organizational psychology, gender, and diversity. Nentwich's research explores gender practices in management, resistance to organizational change, and inclusive leadership strategies. She has held visiting researcher positions at the Norwich Business School (UK) and serves on editorial boards for journals like Gender: Zeitschrift für Kultur und Gesellschaft and Gender in Management . Her academic contributions emphasize empirical studies of gender socialization in early childhood education, workplace inclusion initiatives, and the intersection of gender with professional roles. Notable projects include Leaders for Equality and Gender in the nursery , which investigate gender norms in childcare and corporate environments. Nentwich has received the Summa Cum Laude award for her doctoral thesis from the University of Tübingen and actively reviews for leading journals in organizational and gender studies. Teaching activities span undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics like climate change psychology, gender identity, and qualitative research design. She coordinates HSG's Gender Studies program and collaborates with international research networks such as EGOS Standing Working Group Gender and Diversity. Nentwich's recent work addresses male advocacy in gender equality, resistance to diversity policies, and the discursive construction of leadership roles.
Associate Professor
Alexandru G. Bardas is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) and the Institute for Information Sciences (I2S) . He received his PhD from Kansas State University under advisors Xinming (Simon) Ou and Scott A. DeLoach. His research focuses on cybersecurity from a systems perspective , including moving target defenses, security operations center (SOC) metrics, DevOps security, power grid cybersecurity, and defensive technologies for political activists. He explores UDP-based DDoS detection, DNS traffic analysis, and the intersection of AI with cybersecurity, emphasizing foundational knowledge over tool-specific training. Key research areas: Cybersecurity, Systems Security, Moving Target Defenses, SOC Metrics, DevOps Security Recent publications in ACSAC 2024 , USENIX Security 2024/2023 , and IEEE Security & Privacy 2022 Dr. Bardas has received significant recognition including: NSF CAREER Award (2022) for SOC automation Bellows Scholar (2021) at KU NSA SoS Honorable Mention (2023) He actively advises students across disciplines, with graduates now at Sandia National Laboratories , Blue Cross Blue Shield , and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory . Dr. Bardas participates in NSF grant reviews , serves on program committees for SOUPS and MILCOM , and leads outreach initiatives like the GenCyber Summer Camp .
Associate Professor
Dr. Michele Kennerly is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania State University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies. She is affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts. In addition to her teaching and research, she has held significant leadership roles, including President of the American Society for the History of Rhetoric (2019–2021) and Secretary General of the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (2020–2025). She is also a member of the Leadership Board for the Colloquium for Ancient Rhetoric and the Advisory Board of Brill's book series International Studies in the History of Rhetoric . Alongside Damien Smith Pfister and Casey Boyle, she co-founded and co-edits the University of Alabama Press series Rhetoric + Digitality . Her work bridges classical rhetoric with contemporary digital and media studies. Education: Michele Kennerly received her B.A. from Austin College in 2004, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 and 2010, respectively. Her academic journey reflects a deep engagement with classical and rhetorical studies, culminating in her current interdisciplinary research. Research Interests: Dr. Kennerly’s research focuses on rhetorical theory and its historical reception, particularly in the ancient Mediterranean world and their modern resistive interpretations. She explores how classical texts and concepts influence contemporary discourse, including their roles in automation discussions, queer film adaptations, and medieval rhetorical practices. Her current projects include analyzing invocations of ancient Athens in automation discourse and examining the rhetorical strategies in Jane Campion’s film adaptation of The Power of the Dog and 13th-century Italian notary Brunetto Latini’s works. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating rhetoric with poetics, informatics, and media studies. Her scholarly contributions span classical rhetoric, digital humanities, and media studies. Recent work highlights the intersection of ancient rhetorical theories with modern technologies and cultural phenomena, such as automation, digital networks, and film. She critically examines how historical concepts are reinterpreted in contemporary contexts, reflecting her commitment to linking past and present rhetorical practices. Outstanding Teaching Award for Tenure-Track Faculty (2021) At Penn State, she directed the graduation-required communication course for six years and the undergraduate program in Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) for three years. She mentors students in collaborative and independent research on the history of rhetoric. Her grants and leadership roles underscore her pedagogical and scholarly impact. Labs/Teams: She contributes to projects like Ancient Rhetoric + Digital Networks and collaborates on the Rhetoric + Digitality book series. She actively engages with academic societies and editorial boards to advance interdisciplinary rhetoric studies.
Assistant Professor
Ajay Pillarisetti is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences. His research focuses on the interplay between household energy use, air pollution exposure, health outcomes, and climate change in low- and middle-income countries. A graduate of UC Berkeley (PhD) and Emory University (MPH, BS), he has led global projects in India, Mongolia, Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, and Rwanda. PhD – Environmental Health Sciences, UC Berkeley MPH – Global Environmental Health, Emory University BS – Biology, Emory College His work employs low-cost air quality sensors, longitudinal surveys, and randomized controlled trials like the HAPIN study to assess health impacts of clean fuel interventions. Key subfields include exposure assessment, implementation science, pollution's metabolic effects, and policy-driven energy transitions. He collaborates with teams across four continents and has published extensively on household air pollution's multi-scale health burdens. Recent articles (2023–2025) highlight trends in quantifying PM2.5's health effects, optimizing sensor networks, and evaluating LPG interventions for maternal/child health. His studies span Guatemala's RESPIRE cohort, Rwanda's HAPIN trial, and India's community monitoring systems, addressing gaps in exposure-response modeling, biomarker analysis, and policy advocacy.
Associate Professor
Greg Taylor is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford. His research focuses on digital economy dynamics, competition policy, and regulation, with expertise in platform markets, data-driven mergers, and antitrust frameworks. He advises UK and global regulators and has held roles such as Director of Graduate Studies (2018-2022) and MSc Programme Director. Taylor’s work bridges theoretical economics with policy impact, addressing issues like digital bundling, consumer search behavior, and data’s role in market competition. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Southampton. Research Interests: Digital markets, competition policy, platform economics, network economics, and the economics of data. His recent projects include modeling data-driven mergers and analyzing anticompetitive bundling strategies. Teaching: Teaches Internet Economics , covering competition, information asymmetry, and network economics. Supervises doctoral students with backgrounds in economics and game theory applications. Grants & Funding: Supported by the Carnegie Corporation, John Fell Fund, and Dieter Schwarz Stiftung. Advises HM Government and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on digital policy. Labs/Teams: Leads the Data-driven Mergers project and contributes to the Research Programme on AI, Government, and Policy.
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Iñaki Esnaola is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, and a Visiting Research Collaborator at Princeton University. He holds a MSc from the University of Navarra (2006) and a PhD from the University of Delaware (2011). His research focuses on information theory, machine learning, and cybersecurity, particularly in cyberphysical systems like smart grids. His work addresses data integrity, privacy, robust estimation, and optimal sensor placement. Research interests include: Information theory and data science, machine learning and high-dimensional statistics, cybersecurity (especially data injection attacks), privacy, robust estimation, and sensor placement optimization. Recent projects involve empirical risk minimization with regularization, stealth attacks on control systems, and compressive sensing for environmental monitoring. Key publications include studies on relative entropy in machine learning, sensor placement for sewer networks, and stealth attacks in smart grids. He leads a research group with ongoing projects in resilient cyberphysical systems and received a UKRI grant for advanced manufacturing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications in energy systems and environmental monitoring.
Professor
Martin Norgren is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Department of Electromagnetic Fusion Physics. His research focuses on electromagnetic inverse problems, including material characterization, biomedical imaging (e.g., brain current sources), environmental monitoring (e.g., snow and avalanche prediction), and smart grid technologies. He specializes in reconstructing object properties using electromagnetic measurements and has contributed to applications in healthcare, energy systems, and environmental science. His work involves advanced analytical and numerical methods such as mode-matching techniques, perturbation theory, and convex optimization. Notable projects include noncontact current measurement in power grids and transformer diagnostics using microwave radiation. Norgren teaches courses in electromagnetic field theory and electrical engineering design, emphasizing practical applications and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent research trends highlight advancements in glide/twist symmetry-based metamaterial design, waveguide analysis, and inverse scattering techniques. His studies bridge fundamental physics with applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy infrastructure and medical diagnostics. As a department head, he oversees educational and research programs at KTH, fostering innovation in electromagnetism and fusion physics. His contributions to curriculum development include project-based courses integrating theory and hands-on design.
Professor
Professor Carol Fuller is a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Reading's Institute of Education. Her research focuses on educational sociology, gender studies, and socio-economic disparities in education. She leads projects on topics such as 'Left-Behind’ Children in rural China, career decision-making in Gulf nations, and the impact of outdoor learning on educational attainment. Education No explicit educational details provided beyond her PhD in Sociology of Education from the University of Reading (2008). Research Interests Carol’s work explores educational identity formation, gender dynamics in education, widening participation strategies, and the role of social capital in shaping aspirations. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with international institutions (e.g., University of West Indies, Ho Chi Minh City University). Grants & Projects Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce LSIPs Employer Engagement Research (2023) Ministry of Justice-funded study on girls and routes into crime (2023) University of Reading grants on outdoor learning impacts (2014-2017) Awards Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching & Supervision Supervises doctoral students globally, with current advisees researching topics like cultural parenting practices in Saudi Arabia and gender representations in STEM. Convenes courses such as ED1BSE and ED3FDD, contributing to MA and PhD programs. Labs/Teams Part of interdisciplinary teams at the Institute of Education, collaborating on projects like the 'Indoor/Outdoors Girlhood' initiative and the Jamaican education leadership study.
Professor
Alastair Smith is the Bernhardt Denmark Professor of International Relations at New York University's Department of Politics, part of the College of Arts & Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (1995) and a B.A. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford (1990). His research focuses on international relations, electoral politics, and political economy, with notable works including *The Dictator's Handbook* (2011) and *The Logic of Political Survival* (2003, co-authored). His research explores authoritarian regimes, conflict dynamics, and the strategic calculus of leaders in international negotiations. Recent scholarship addresses topics such as UN Security Council influence on conflict reduction, electoral timing effects on negotiations, and the political economy of climate agreements. He has contributed to debates on punishment strategies in governance (*The Punisher's Dilemma*, 2024) and the role of regime type in coalition warfare efforts (2023). His work bridges theoretical political science with empirical analysis of global governance challenges. Smith's academic contributions span books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy analyses. He has advised on international relations topics and collaborates across disciplines, occasionally engaging in interdisciplinary studies (e.g., genetics and Alzheimer’s resilience). His contact includes the NYU Politics Department address and email provided.
Professor
Milan Svolik is the Elizabeth S. & A. Varick Stout Professor of Political Science at Yale University's Department of Political Science, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research and teaching focus on comparative politics, political economy, and formal political theory, with emphasis on authoritarian regimes, democratization, and democratic erosion. Education: PhD in Political Science from the University of Chicago (2006). Previously taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Research interests include the political dynamics of authoritarianism, democratic backsliding, electoral manipulation, and the role of polarization in undermining democracy. His award-winning book *The Politics of Authoritarian Rule* (2012) analyzes institutional variations and stability across dictatorships. Current projects include *Downsizing Democracy*, exploring why citizens support anti-democratic politicians, and a survey tool to measure democratic commitment amid polarization. Publications span articles in top journals like the American Political Science Review and the American Journal of Political Science. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation and recognized by awards from the American Political Science Association and the Guggenheim Foundation. Awards : Carnegie Fellowship (2025) APSA Comparative Democratization Section Best Book Award (2012) Teaching : Formal Political Theory, Models of Politics, Democratization. Labs/Teams : Engages with interdisciplinary projects on democracy, including collaborations on polarization and electoral integrity.
Professor
Lisa D. Brush is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, holding a core faculty appointment in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program. She is affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, contributing to its interdisciplinary academic environment. Her primary contact is lbrush@pitt.edu . Dr. Brush's research focuses on the intersection of gender, poverty, and public policy, particularly examining how welfare systems and institutional frameworks impact women experiencing domestic violence. She explores themes such as the rhetoric of self-sufficiency, racial disparities in welfare-to-work transitions, and the historical construction of narratives about single mothers. Her work bridges feminist theory with empirical analysis, critiquing policy outcomes and advocating for systemic change. Her articles reveal a persistent engagement with welfare reform's consequences for marginalized groups, the dynamics of domestic violence in economic contexts, and gendered governance structures. Key topics include the relationship between employment and domestic abuse, the role of protection orders in earning stability, and the ethical dimensions of violence research. She has also analyzed how historical discourse shapes contemporary understandings of gender roles and social policy. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Dr. Brush has no listed advisees or students. She is not associated with any labs or teams in the available information. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration within the Dietrich School and the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program.
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