Prof. Miriam Caroline Buiten is a Professor of Law and Economics at the University of St. Gallen, affiliated with the Law School. She specializes in legal issues surrounding new technologies, artificial intelligence, and competition law in digital economies. Previously, she held a Junior Professorship at the University of Mannheim and contributed to policy studies for the European Commission and Dutch government. Her research focuses on platform governance, AI liability frameworks, and regulatory challenges in the digital age. She leads a University-funded project on Platform Governance and collaborates with the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE). Recent talks include discussions on EU digital sovereignty, AI regulation, and transparency requirements at OECD forums, AmCham EU conferences, and Swiss legal tech events. Her work bridges legal and economic analysis, addressing topics like Big Tech accountability, liability gaps in AI applications, and diversity in digital platforms. She teaches European Economic Law, Law & Economics, and Information Technology Law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in legal education.
Kathleen A. McKee is an Associate Professor at the Regent University School of Law since 1999. She has held leadership roles including Director of Experiential Learning, Director of the LL.M. in Human Rights (2016–2017), and Director of the Center for Advocacy (2015–2016). Her academic background includes an LL.M. in Labor Law from Georgetown University, a J.D. from Catholic University Columbus School of Law, and a B.A. from the State University of New York at Albany. Her research focuses on human rights law, legal education, and policy analysis, with notable work on human trafficking, access to justice, and international parental abduction. Her publications span decades, reflecting expertise in both contemporary issues like modern slavery and longstanding challenges in legal aid accessibility. McKee is an admitted attorney in Virginia, D.C., North Carolina, and the U.S. Supreme Court, with extensive prior experience in legal aid organizations, including roles as Managing Attorney at Tidewater Legal Aid Society and Executive Director of Lumbee River Legal Services. She is also a Certified General and Family Mediator in Virginia.
Vents Silis is an Assistant Professor at Riga Stradins University (Latvia) and Executive Secretary of the Central Medical Ethics Committee of Latvia. His work bridges academic research ethics and national policy implementation. Specializing in bioethics and medical ethics, Silis focuses on ethical frameworks for human research, truth-telling in healthcare, and regulatory challenges in post-Soviet contexts. His contributions include developing Latvia's national guidelines for research ethics and analyzing asymmetries in end-of-life communication practices. Key publications address Baltic states' ethical review systems and the evolution of research governance structures. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical ethics, with particular attention to clinical trials, public health ethics, and the intersection of cultural norms with medical practice. He collaborates internationally on projects such as the TRREE e-learning initiative for research ethics education. As a thought leader, Silis has contributed to regional discussions on ethics documentation centers and participated in CIOMS guidelines development. His writings critically assess ethical challenges in emerging research ecosystems while advocating for transparent, patient-centered practices.
Naveen Daniel is an Associate Professor and Denis O'Brien Research Scholar in the Department of Finance at LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. His research centers on corporate governance, executive compensation, board dynamics, and corporate financial policy, with publications in leading finance journals such as The Review of Financial Studies , Journal of Finance , and Journal of Financial Economics . His research interests include: Corporate Governance and Board Structures Executive Compensation Design and Pay-for-Performance Managerial Incentives and Risk-Taking Hedge Fund Performance and Reporting Integrity Bank Risk Oversight and Regulatory Impact Earnings and Dividend Management His recent work explores board monitoring roles, the impact of Dodd-Frank on bank risk, and high-profile executive pay decisions such as Elon Musk's Tesla compensation package. His publications blend empirical analysis with policy relevance, often contributing to public discourse through media outlets like Yahoo Finance and The Conversation. Notable scientific recognition includes being named a Denis O'Brien Research Scholar in Finance. While no formal list of awards is provided, this designation reflects a prestigious internal research fellowship. He has advised or collaborated with several researchers and co-authors, though no formal advisees (PhD or Master’s students) are listed. His work is supported by extensive publication output and engagement with platforms like Google Scholar and SSRN. He has not indicated any part-time status and appears to be a full-time, active faculty member. He is affiliated with the Department of Finance at LeBow College of Business, where he contributes to research and likely teaching in corporate finance and governance topics. No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided text.
Frank Wijen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He earned his PhD in Management from Tilburg University, where he previously served as a Senior Researcher. His academic work focuses on institutional dynamics, globalization, sustainability, and organizational behavior, with a particular interest in Chinese management and environmental governance. His research interests include institutional processes, power and influence, organizational learning, corporate and national environmental management, and the interplay between globalization and sustainability. These themes are reflected in his publications across leading journals such as Academy of Management Review , Strategic Management Journal , Journal of Management , and Regulation & Governance . His recent work explores the effectiveness of sustainability standards, ownership identity in Chinese business groups, and the societal impact of foreign direct investment. The trajectory of his research output shows a strong focus on institutional theory, sustainability governance, and strategic responses to environmental and societal challenges. He has contributed significantly to understanding how organizations navigate complex regulatory environments and how national contexts—especially China—influence corporate practices. His editorial roles in top journals such as Organization Studies , Academy of Management Review , and Strategic Organization reflect his standing in the academic community. Editorial Board, Organization Studies (2008–Present) Editorial Board, Strategic Organization (2016–Present) Editorial Board, Academy of Management Review (2009–2017) Frank Wijen has also been involved in academic public engagement, notably co-developing an online course titled Driving Business Towards The SDGs , which reflects his commitment to translating research into practical impact. He has supervised four academic works, indicating active mentorship. There is no mention of awards or grants in the provided text, but his extensive publication record and editorial contributions underscore his scholarly influence. He is affiliated with research networks focusing on Chinese social sciences, environmental policy, corporate social responsibility, and sustainable development, as evidenced by his collaborative work and citation patterns.
Dr. Effiezal Abdul Wahab is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Accounting, Curtin Business School, within the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Auckland (2008), a Master of Accountancy from Universiti Teknologi MARA (2003), and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia (1998). His research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, political connections, earnings quality, and auditor independence, with a particular emphasis on institutional investors, non-audit fees, and regulatory frameworks. Teaching responsibilities include Financial Accounting, Accounting Statement Analysis (ACCT 2001), and Intermediate Accounting Statement Analysis (ACCT 5004). His work explores topics like military-experienced directors' impact on financial reporting, gender diversity in leadership, and tax avoidance strategies. He has supervised multiple PhD students, including studies on earnings quality, accounting conservatism, and fraudulent reporting. Recent research highlights include examining military connections' role in corporate governance and tax avoidance (2024), the moderating effect of female CFOs on male CEO overconfidence (2025), and audit quality dynamics in Malaysia (2021). His work has been published in journals like Accounting Forum , Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory , and Pacific Accounting Review . Effiezal has held academic roles at Curtin University since 2012, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2009–2012), and the University of Auckland (2005–2007). Professional experience includes audit assistant roles at Khor & Co (2000) and teaching at Inpens International College (2000–2003).
M. Azizul Islam is a Professor in Sustainability Accounting & Transparency and holds the Chair in Accountancy at the University of Aberdeen Business School , where he also serves as Director of Research for the Accounting Discipline. He is a Chartered Accountant (CAANZ) and was awarded the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) in 2025 for his outstanding contributions to the social sciences. His research centers on sustainability accounting, transparency, and corporate accountability , with a focus on modern slavery disclosures, human rights in supply chains, climate change accounting, anti-bribery measures, and social audits . He investigates how transparency mechanisms can drive ethical corporate behavior, particularly in global fashion supply chains and developing economies like Bangladesh. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing modern slavery regulations, NGO activism, corporate disclosure practices, and the impact of global crises like Covid-19 on vulnerable workers. His work often employs critical and political perspectives, examining power dynamics, legitimacy, and institutional change in corporate reporting. Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), 2025 Vice-Chancellor Excellence Award: Research Project of the Year, 2022 Vice-Chancellor Excellence Award: Research Impact, 2023 Scottish Fair-Trade Award, 2022 Finalist, Green Gown Award (2022, 2023) Finalist, Times Higher Education Awards – Project of the Year, 2023 School's Award for Excellence in Administration and Support, 2011 Dean's Award for Team Teaching Excellence, 2011 Islam has secured research funding from ACCA, CPA Australia, CAANZ, UKRI-AHRC, and GCRF-SFC , supporting projects on corporate accountability in global fashion chains. He has advised governments and NGOs, producing policy briefs for the UK and Bangladesh, and contributed to legislative reviews in New Zealand. He supervises postgraduate researchers and contributes to academic leadership as a member of the University Senate. He is affiliated with key research initiatives including the Africa-Asia Centre for Sustainability and leads projects such as Modern Slavery Transparency and Accountability Policy Projects , focusing on gender and unfair purchasing practices in global supply chains.
Allan Hanbury is a Full Professor for Data Intelligence at the Faculty of Informatics, TU Wien, and a faculty member at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna. He leads the Data Science Research Unit and serves as the Faculty Representative for financial affairs and internationalization. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Mines ParisTech and a Habilitation in Practical Informatics from TU Wien. PhD in Applied Mathematics, Mines ParisTech, 2002 Habilitation in Practical Informatics, TU Wien, 2008 Bachelor’s and Master’s in Physics and Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town His research focuses on information retrieval, data mining, natural language processing, and information extraction, with applications in healthcare, legal, and patent domains. He has coordinated major EU projects including Khresmoi, VISCERAL, KConnect, and DoSSIER, the latter training 15 PhD students. He is co-founder of contextflow, a spin-off commercializing radiology search technology. His recent publications (2024–2022) highlight a strong trend in systematic literature review automation, neural re-ranking, large language models, and domain-specific information extraction. Key themes include improving citation screening, patient-trial matching, evaluation metrics, and dataset creation for offensive language and legal text. His work combines technical innovation with real-world impact in medical, legal, and scientific communication contexts. Allan Hanbury has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He actively supervises numerous PhD and master’s students and leads large research projects such as DoSSIER, Transparent Automated Content Moderation, and PLFDoc, funded by FWF, WWTF, and EU. His group develops tools for evidence synthesis, clinical data extraction, and legal document analysis. He also contributes to AI and data strategy in Austria and Europe. He leads the Data Science Research Unit at TU Wien and is involved in multiple interdisciplinary projects including BRISE (building regulation analysis), CDL-RecSys, and TACo, focusing on legal and scientific document processing. His work bridges academia and industry through spin-offs like contextflow and collaborations with Deutsche Telekom, Siemens, and FMA.
Karin S. Thorburn is a Professor of Finance at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and holds research affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) . Her work spans corporate finance, bankruptcy, and governance topics.
Stephanie Law is an Associate Professor at the Southampton Law School , specializing in European Union Law , Consumer Protection , Private International Law , and Digital Policy . She holds a Ph.D. from the European University Institute (2014), an LL.M. from the University of Edinburgh (2010), and an LL.B. from the University of Glasgow (2009). Her research focuses on EU law and fundamental rights , with specific projects on cross-border enforcement of consumer protection , GDPR explanations , and AI bias mitigation . She leads the Cross-Border Enforcement Initiative and participates in the EU-funded NoBias project on AI fairness. Stephanie has coordinated high-impact research for the European Commission (2015–2019) and the Luxembourg Ministry of Consumer Protection (2019–2021). Her publications span EU law , private international law , and digital governance , emphasizing procedural justice and transnational regulation. She supervises Ph.D. candidates in law and serves on the editorial board of Global Constitutionalism . External roles include membership in the UNCTAD Working Group on Consumer Protection and the Academic Research Panel of Blackstone Chambers .
Susanne Lloyd-Jones is a Cyber Security CRC Post-Doctoral Fellow at the UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation, affiliated with the School of Law, Society & Criminology. Her research focuses on cyber security law, critical infrastructure regulation, national security frameworks, and the legal implications of quantum computing. She holds a PhD (UNSW), LLM (UNSW), and multiple legal qualifications, with significant experience across academia, government (e.g., Australian Communications and Media Authority), and industry (e.g., Foxtel). Her work bridges public law, regulatory theory, and political economy to address challenges in national security obligations of regulated industries. Key projects include analyzing regulatory overlap in cloud services and developing quantum-resilient legal frameworks. She has contributed to high-profile submissions on Australia’s cyber security strategy and critical infrastructure protection. Recent engagements include presentations at CyberCon 2022, PlatGov 2023, and RUMLAE’s Digital Resilience Conference. Publications span cyber security policy, quantum computing governance, and telecommunications regulation. She is writing a book on national security regulation in Australia’s communications sector and actively collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Media Transition at UTS.
Géraldine Pflieger is a Full Professor of Urban and Environmental Policies at the University of Geneva, affiliated with the Department of Political Science and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Since 2017, she has directed the Institute of Environmental Sciences and co-directed the UNESCO Chair in Hydropolitics since 2015 with Christian Bréthaut. She serves as a science representative in Swiss climate negotiations at COP since 2020. Research Interests include climate policies, water governance, urban governance under environmental challenges, and infrastructure sustainability. Her work bridges international climate frameworks with localized implementation, focusing on transboundary water management and the socio-political dimensions of urban policy. Article Trends reveal a sustained focus on water governance (8/15), climate policy (7/15), and urban systems (6/15). Key methodologies include comparative case studies, historical institutional analysis, and stakeholder engagement frameworks across semi-arid regions, European cities, and transboundary basins. Awards : Water International Best Paper 2022 Award Doctoral Mentorship encompasses current advisees like Gaélane Wolff (2024) and Laura Turley (2023), plus former students including Kari de Pryck (2018), Emilie Dupuits (2017), and Sébastien Lambelet (2019). She leads research projects GOUVRHÔNE (Rhône transboundary governance), InfraGouv (urban water infrastructure), and POWURB (power dynamics in Swiss cities).
Leonhard Dobusch is a full Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Organization at the University of Innsbruck's Faculty of Business and Management, specifically within the Institute for Organisation and Learning. He has held this position since February 2016, after serving as a Junior Professor at Freie Universität Berlin from 2012-2016. Professor Dobusch maintains active international collaborations with researchers at institutions including ETH Zurich, University of Oxford, University of Zurich, and University of Duisburg-Essen. University of Innsbruck: Professor of Business Administration (since 2016) Freie Universität Berlin: Junior Professor of Management (2012-2016) Freie Universität Berlin: Postdoc at Chair for Inter-Organizational Cooperation (2009-2012) Stanford Law School: Research Fellow at Center for Internet & Society (2008) Max Planck Institute for Social Research: Postdoc Fellow (2008-2009) Professor Dobusch's research centers on three interconnected areas that challenge conventional organizational thinking. His work on organizational openness examines how principles like open source software, open science, and open innovation manifest in practice, revealing how formal openness often leads to unintended exclusion. His second research stream investigates alternatives to intellectual property rights in regulatory uncertain environments, particularly in pharmaceutical innovation where he studies approaches to vaccine development beyond traditional patent systems. Thirdly, he develops the concept of 'organisationality' to redefine how we understand organization in increasingly fluid social systems. His research has significant implications for companies, public administrations, and scientific institutions navigating the challenges of openness, regulatory uncertainty, and new organizational forms in the digital age. Professor Dobusch's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions to organizational studies, with articles appearing in top journals including Organization Studies, Journal of Management Studies, and Long Range Planning. His work shows a clear trajectory from studying open source software adoption in city administrations (his doctoral research) to broader questions about organizational forms, openness, and intellectual property in complex systems. 2025: Best Reviewer Award of the Journal Organization Theory 2025: Prof of the Year Award in Rhetoric and Didactics 2022: Best Paper Award of the Strategy Practice Interest Group 2020: Ideas Worth Teaching Award by Aspen Institute for 'Organizing in Times of Crisis' 2020: LehrePlus!-Preis der Universität Innsbruck 2016: LehrePlus!-Preis for 'Open Organizations and Organizing Openness' course Professor Dobusch actively integrates his research into teaching, exemplified by his award-winning wiki-based course 'Open Organizations and Organizing Openness' and the collaborative online course series 'Organizing in Times of Crisis', which received international recognition. He currently leads a three-year DFG/FWF-funded research project 'Organising Creativity under Regulatory Uncertainty: Alternative Approaches to Intellectual Property' with Professor Sigrid Quack. Within professional networks, he serves as Chair of the Executive Board of the Interest Group 'Strategizing Activities and Practices' at the Academy of Management and regularly leads sub-themes at the European Group of Organization Studies Colloquium on Organizational Openness. Professor Dobusch contributes to several research communities through his blogs 'osconjunction.net' and 'governancexborders.com', and participates in the Momentum-Kongress that connects academic research with social and political practice. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical relevance, particularly in how organizations can navigate the tensions between openness and closure, formal regulation and creative adaptation.
Michelle Alarcon is an Associate Professor of Management at Hawaii Pacific University’s (HPU) College of Business, Department of Business. She holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Education Bachelor of Science in Mathematics M.B.A. from Pepperdine University Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Her research and teaching focus on employment and labor law, business ethics, human resource management, national origin discrimination, and workers’ compensation. Her scholarly work includes analyzing deceptive advertising, organizational culture ethics, and community impacts of tourism development. Notable presentations include studies at international conferences in London (2015), Munich (2014), and Vietnam (2014). She received the Best Paper Award for her work on the Federal Trade Commission Act. Scientific Awards Best Paper Award for 'Framework For Change In The Federal Trade Commission Act, Section 5' Michelle has held leadership roles at HPU, including MBA Director (2010–2012) and Program Chair of Management (2007–2008). She served as an advisor for the SHRM-Lokahi HPU RIO student association and participated in university planning committees.
Ben Wagner is a leading academic in digital rights and technology governance, holding multiple prestigious positions: University Professor of Human Rights & Technology at IT:U, Director of the AI Futures Lab on Rights and Justice at TU Delft, and Professor of Media, Technology and Society at Inholland University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Digital Rights Research Team (DRRT) and co-founded the Sustainable Media Lab (SML) in The Hague, contributing to bridging research and education. He is also a visiting researcher at Oxford University's Human Centred Computing Group and serves on the advisory board of the journal Patterns . Inholland University of Applied Sciences – Professor, Media, Technology & Society (since 2021) TU Delft – Director, AI Futures Lab on Rights and Justice IT:U – University Professor, Human Rights & Technology European University Viadrina – Founding Director, Center for Internet & Human Rights Vienna University of Economics – Director, Sustainable Computing Lab ENISA – Advisory Group Member Ben Wagner earned his PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute in Florence in 2013, with a dissertation on freedom of expression and online content regulation. He has held research positions at Cambridge University, University of Pennsylvania, Technical University of Berlin, and European University Viadrina. His research centers on digital rights, AI governance, freedom of expression online, and the societal impact of technology. He investigates how digital infrastructures shape human rights and advocates for sustainable, accountable systems. His work spans legal, technical, and social dimensions, focusing on public sector data practices, content moderation, ethical AI, and digital inclusion. He actively promotes citizen control over technological change and interdisciplinary collaboration. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on the ethical and governance challenges of AI and data science, digital rights frameworks, and platform accountability. Themes include the gap between policy and practice in public data use, global AI ethics, content governance on social media, and co-designing digital rights labels. His work emphasizes systemic accountability, hybrid digital-physical spaces, and embedding rights into technological design. Ben Wagner is an expert advisor to the European Parliament, European Commission, OSCE, Council of Europe, and UNESCO. He is a member of the policy advisory board for ECHOES (European Cloud for Heritage OpEn Science) and contributes to high-impact publications and international discourse. His research is widely covered in global media including CNN, The Guardian, Bloomberg TV, Der Spiegel, ORF, and SWR2. He advises on and contributes to major research initiatives such as ReSocial and fabricated. He is involved in developing a new Master’s program in Data-Driven Business at Inholland and leads efforts to integrate digital rights into education and innovation. His inaugural lecture, 'The Ground Beneath our Feet,' highlights the instability of digital infrastructures and the urgent need to embed digital rights at their core. Ben co-founded the Digital Rights Research Team and the Sustainable Media Lab at Inholland, fostering collaboration across faculties and sectors. These labs focus on creating a digitally responsible society through interdisciplinary research in design, policy, and technology. The AI Futures Lab at TU Delft explores justice-oriented futures for AI, while his work at IT:U advances human rights in digital contexts.
