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• Labor Law
• Human Rights
• Child Employment Regulation
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Milena Kloczkowska is a Tutor in the Department of Labor Law and Social Security at the Faculty of Law, Canon Law and Administration of the Catholic University of Lublin. She specializes in labor law intersections with human rights, child employment regulation, equal treatment, and the right to strike. Doctoral studies at the Catholic University of Lublin Master's degree in Law (2019) with thesis on child labor admissibility Her research focuses on contemporary labor law challenges, including youth employment in educational reforms, discrimination in temporary work, and the legal status of the right to strike as a human right. She has contributed to publications analyzing Polish labor doctrine and EU migration policies. Recent publications span disciplines like Labor Law, Human Rights, and Data Privacy, with subfields addressing videoconferencing ethics, minors' employment regulation, and refugee integration frameworks. Tutor of the Year award recipient (2020/2021 cohort) Expert/trainer in the European Pact for Integration (EPI) project (2019-2022) She teaches civil law contracts in administration and social security law, drawing from practical experience at law firms (Lempart Feliński), legal offices, and human rights organizations (Helsinki Foundation, European Foundation for Human Rights). Her work incorporates international perspectives through Erasmus+ internships in Lithuania.

Kelly MusickView profile

Professor

• Family Change
• Social Inequality
• Parenthood
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Kelly Musick is a Professor in the Policy Analysis and Management department at Cornell University's Brooks School of Public Policy . Her research focuses on family change , social inequality , and work-family policy in industrialized countries. Funded by institutions like the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development , Russell Sage Foundation , and Swedish Research Council , her work examines the intersection of parenthood , employment , and gender roles . Key Research Areas: Family structure and child well-being Gender dynamics in post-parenthood employment Comparative work-family policy analysis Economic vulnerability during family transitions Time use and parental stress Intergenerational household complexity Scientific Contributions: Her publications in American Sociological Review , Demography , and Population Development Review highlight trends in income inequality , occupational flexibility , and remote work effects during the pandemic. She co-leads the NextGenPop pipeline program and was nominated for the 2021 Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for work-family research excellence.

• Economics
• Applied Economics
• Labor Economics
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Christophe GAILLAC is an affiliated member of CREST (Centre de Recherche en Économie et Statistique), a prominent research center linked to Université Paris Dauphine and École Polytechnique. His work spans economics, focusing on applied microeconomic issues. Research Interests GAILLAC’s research explores labor economics, public policy, and social inequality. Key areas include gender disparities in training provision, rising income inequality linked to markups and taxes, physician labor supply dynamics, and the economic impact of child-rearing on household income. He also investigates cultural economics, particularly the role of francophone music in the streaming era. Selected Publications Recent contributions include studies on gender-based employer training gaps inequality drivers in modern economies healthcare access and physician incentives cultural market shifts in digital media His work frequently appears in top-tier journals like the American Economic Review.

Katherine BrewardView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Labour Market Justice
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Katherine Breward is an Associate Professor in Human Resources at the University of Winnipeg, specializing in non-conscious prejudice and discrimination in the workplace, diversity management, and disability accommodation. Her research spans individual, organizational, and institutional strategies for labor market justice. PhD in Organizational Behaviour, University of Western Ontario Master Class in Cross-Cultural Management, Aarhus University MBA, Wilfrid Laurier University B.Ed in Adult Education, Brock University B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology, University of Guelph Her work focuses on fostering empathy in employees, dismantling systemic inequities, and developing institutional policies for workplace fairness. Recent studies address autism accommodation, intersectional stereotyping, and psychiatric disability practices. Katherine's publications highlight trends in inclusive hiring, disability visibility, and cross-cultural challenges. Examples include strategies for neurodiverse job interviews, ableist business practices, and intersectionality in accommodation. She teaches courses like Fundamentals of HR , Recruitment and Selection , and Leadership and Fairness in Complex Organizations , alongside project management in the MiM program.

Shaddai TemboView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Early Childhood Education
• Anti-Racism
• Social Justice
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Shaddai Tembo is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Bath Spa University, supporting both UK and China-based programs. He serves as Programme Leader for the Pre-School Education (China) program at Hunan University of Humanities, Science and Technology and acts as International Students Lead (UG) within the School of Education. Education: PhD in Education, University of the West of Scotland MSc in Social Science Research Methods (Sociology), University of Bristol BA (Hons) in Education: Early Years, Bath Spa University His research focuses on subjectivity and identity formation in early childhood through sociomaterial and more-than-human theories, with emphasis on anti-racism, social justice, and gender equity. Recent work examines de/colonial play habits, affective sociomaterialisation in outdoor provision, and institutional racism in early years settings. Key article themes include decolonizing pedagogy, affective encounters, and policy implications for anti-racist practice. He has published widely in Journal of Early Childhood Research , Ethnicities , and Emotion, Space and Society . Tembo contributes to academic governance via editorial boards for Journal of Early Childhood Research and Gender and Education . He received Froebel Trust funding (2022-2024) for developing an anti-racist framework within Froebelian pedagogy and co-authored practical guides for educators. Professional engagements include: Trustee, Fatherhood Institute Steering Group, MITEY Campaign Advisory roles in Froebel Trust, BERA, and ESRC-funded studies Co-convenor, Scottish Educational Research Association Early Years Network (2018-2022) He is available for research supervision and collaborates with the Bristol Early Years Forum for Anti-racist Practice and Family Music Hub as a Thought Leader.

• Population Ageing
• Demography
• Socio-demographic aspects of ageing
• +5 more

Professor George W. Leeson serves as Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing at the University of Oxford and holds a Professorial Fellowship at Kellogg College. He additionally maintains a Visiting Professorship in Demography at Mexico's University of Guanajuato-Leon. His academic leadership spans global demographic research with particular emphasis on socio-demographic aspects of ageing populations across multiple continents. His educational foundation includes: First degree in Mathematics (University of Oxford) Master's in Applied Statistics (University of Oxford) Doctorate in Demography (University of Copenhagen) Leeson's research program integrates demographic modeling with analysis of national and international datasets to address critical questions in population ageing. His work examines demographic inequalities in global ageing trajectories, evolving population structures in Europe and Latin America, migration patterns within Europe, depopulation drivers in Central and Eastern Europe, and future longevity prospects. He directs the Danish Longitudinal Future Study and co-leads the Global Ageing Study—a landmark survey of 44,000 individuals aged 40-80 across 24 countries—with Professor Sarah Harper. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus on Latin American population ageing, grandparenthood dynamics, migration-ageing intersections, and socioeconomic implications of increased longevity. The research employs comparative methodologies across diverse cultural contexts while maintaining strong policy relevance through engagement with governmental and international bodies. His professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Adelphi Genetics Forum Leeson actively contributes to policy development as demographic expert for the European Commission's Food Safety Directorate, Specialist Advisor to the Danish Government Commission on Ageing, and member of Public Health England's Expert Advisory Group on Productive Healthy Ageing. He co-edits the Journal of Population Ageing and Population Horizons while directing the Centre for Migration and Ageing Populations (MAP Centre). He leads the Complex Environmental Population Interactions Project—a multidisciplinary collaboration uniting demographers, economists, anthropologists, and environmentalists—and oversees the Institute's Latin American Research Network (LARNA) and Central/Eastern European Research Network (EAST) to address 21st-century demographic challenges through integrated research and scenario modeling.

Jason BorensteinView profile

Researcher

• Bioethics
• Engineering Ethics
• Robot Ethics
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Jason Borenstein, Ph.D., is the Director of the Graduate Research Ethics Programs and Associate Director of the Center for Ethics and Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds appointments in the School of Public Policy within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the Office of Graduate Studies. Dr. Borenstein also serves as Affiliated Faculty at the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM). His research interests span bioethics, engineering ethics, robot ethics, and research ethics, with a focus on the intersection of technology and moral responsibility. Recent publications highlight ethical challenges in AI, autonomous vehicles, and human-robot interaction, emphasizing fairness, bias mitigation, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Dr. Borenstein contributes to multiple journals as an editor and co-editor, including Science and Engineering Ethics , AI and Ethics , and the National Academy of Engineering's Online Ethics Center . His work is supported by NSF grants addressing ethical development in STEM students and bias in AI systems. He has led interdisciplinary projects such as the Fairness, Ethics, Accountability, and Transparency (FEAT) Workshop , exploring ethical frameworks for computing, and the Do the Right Thing study on moral emotions in human-robot interaction. His lab, the Center for Ethics and Technology, fosters collaboration across engineering and ethics disciplines.

Walter AllenView profile

Professor

• Higher Education
• International and Comparative Education
• Organizational Change
• +5 more

Walter Allen is a Distinguished Professor of Education, Sociology, and African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he holds the Allan Murray Cartter Chair in Higher Education. His work bridges the fields of higher education, sociology, and race/ethnicity studies, focusing on organizational change, equity, and the experiences of marginalized groups in academic settings. Allen earned a B.A. in Sociology from Beloit College (1971), an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago (1973, 1975), and postdoctoral training in Psycho-Social Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1979). He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award (2020), membership in the National Academy of Education (2018), and the AERA Scholars of Color Distinguished Career Contribution Award (2016). His research spans educational diversity, racial equity, and the intersections of climate change with educational access. A recurring theme is the impact of systemic racism on educational outcomes, particularly for Black and Latinx students. His recent publications analyze the decline of affirmative action (2025), diversity in law schools (2025), and the historical role of WEB Du Bois in sociology (2024). Allen’s scholarly contributions include empirical studies on classroom-level diversity (2013), college-going identity among marginalized youth (2018), and global higher education equity (2012). His work often integrates mixed methods, critical race theory, and cultural wealth frameworks to address educational and social disparities. Scientific Awards : Dr. John Hope Franklin Award (2020) National Academy of Education Member (2018) AERA Scholars of Color Distinguished Career Contribution Award (2016) DuBois-Johnson-Frazier Award, ASA (2002) Harriet and Charles Luckman Distinguished Teaching Award (1996)

Allyssa BaumbachView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sociology
• Education
• Faculty Motivation
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Allyssa Baumbach is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota, where she has taught undergraduate sociology courses since 2017 and been employed since 2013. Her prior roles involved program coordination, data management, and assessment. She is an active member of the Faculty Motivation Research Group (FMRG). Education Ph.D. Educational Foundations & Research M.A. Sociology B.A. Psychology, Sociology Graduate Certificates: College Teaching, Learning Analytics, Quantitative Research Methods Research Focus Baumbach investigates faculty motivation and perceived research success, specializing in gender/family differences, work-life balance, and social support systems. Her work bridges sociology and educational research through quantitative analysis of institutional dynamics. Research Trends Recent conference presentations (2023-2024) analyze pandemic impacts on faculty, including microaggressions, family role pressures, and gender disparities. Common themes include work-life integration, quantitative assessment of motivation factors, and institutional support structures during crises. Affiliations She collaborates extensively within the Faculty Motivation Research Group, focusing on empirical studies of academic workforce challenges.

Kathleen HessView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender issues in the workplace
• Motivation
• Discrimination in employment decisions
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Kathleen Hess is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Salem State University . She teaches courses such as Research Methods and Statistics , Industrial and Organizational Psychology , and Psychometrics . Dr. Hess earned her Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 1999, focusing on subtle sex discrimination in job interviews. Academic Rank: Associate Professor University: Salem State University Department: Psychology Research Interests: Kathleen Hess specializes in gender issues in the workplace, motivation, leadership, and multicultural team training. Her work explores: Subtle manifestations of sex discrimination in employment Adaptability in digital skills and organizational settings Leadership development in complex environments Expatriate training and cross-cultural preparation Critical thinking in team decision-making Training tools for multicultural team leaders Selected Publications and Presentations: Her research focuses on workplace dynamics, leadership, and organizational training. Notable trends include: Analysis of nonverbal discrimination against women (2013) Exploration of fake news in business contexts (2019) Frameworks for multicultural leadership training (2005, 2006) Studies on expatriate preparation and cross-cultural training (2006) Development of team adaptability metrics (2000, 2004)

• Family Law
• Rural Law and Access to Justice
• Property Law
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Hannah Haksgaard is a Professor at the University of South Dakota 's Knudson School of Law , with affiliated faculty status in the Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies Department . She teaches courses in Property , Family Law , Modern Real Estate Transactions , and Reproduction & the Law , previously teaching Employment Discrimination . Her academic journey includes a JD from UC Berkeley School of Law (2012) and a BA in Political Science and Gender & Women's Studies from University of Kentucky (2009) . Her research focuses on rural access to justice and family law , particularly examining how family status impacts property ownership and rurality affects reproductive healthcare access . She has pioneered analysis of the rural lawyer shortage , drawing parallels with rural medical workforce strategies and exploring solutions like incentive programs. Among her recent publications, she investigates rural legal infrastructure and historical property law through articles such as The Rural Lawyer: How To Incentivize Rural Law Practice (2025) and Including Unmarried Women in the Homestead Act of 1862 (2022). Her work has been recognized with the Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023) and the John Wesley Jackson Memorial Award (2022) from the University of South Dakota. In addition to her academic roles, she serves on editorial boards for Family Law and Children's Advocacy and American Constitution Society , and has presented extensively on topics ranging from rural legal deserts to reproductive rights post-Dobbs . Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law with gender studies and rural sociology .

• Labor Economics
• Industrial Relations
• Social Policy
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Meryem TEKİN EPİK is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Her academic work bridges labor economics, industrial relations, and social policy with a critical focus on gender dynamics, psychosocial workplace risks, and vulnerable population groups in the Turkish context. Her educational foundation includes: Licence in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Suleyman Demirel University (2012) Master's degree in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Suleyman Demirel University (2015) Doctorate in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations from Suleyman Demirel University (2020) Dr. TEKİN EPİK's research investigates gender disparities in male-dominated occupations, psychosocial risks including workplace suicide and ergonomic challenges in remote work, and social policy applications for elderly populations and NEET youth. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, psychology, and sociology to analyze labor market dynamics, civil society's role in disaster response (notably post-2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes), and positive management frameworks. She examines how historical family structures function as social policy tools and documents discrimination against working mothers in banking sectors. Publication trends from 2019-2024 reveal escalating focus on contemporary Turkish labor challenges: remote work ergonomics (2024), NEET youth interventions (2024), and earthquake disaster response (2024), alongside consistent examination of gender roles in labor (2021) and psychosocial risks in health services (2020). Her work predominantly employs qualitative methodologies with strong policy implications. She actively disseminates research through international conferences (Anadolu Social Sciences Congress, Marmara Science Congress) and edited volumes including the "Working Life Research" series (2021-2022) and "Emeğe Dair" (2022), while teaching courses on EU Social Policy, Working Models, and Social Policies for Risk Groups.

• Labor Economics
• Industrial Relations
• Work Psychology
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Hilal Tuğçe Bayar Turkoglu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with labor market dynamics, workplace psychology, and gender equity issues through rigorous empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: Licentiate in Business Administration, Anadolu University (2017) Licentiate in Industrial Engineering, Suleyman Demirel University (2014) Master's in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations (with thesis), Suleyman Demirel University (2016) Doctorate in Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, Suleyman Demirel University (2021) Her research portfolio demonstrates exceptional focus on gender disparities in labor markets, with 7 of 14 recent publications addressing the glass ceiling, pay gaps, and women's poverty. She pioneers methodological innovation through bibliometric analysis of sustainable development goals and VAR modeling of technology-employment relationships. Her work bridges psychological dimensions (technostress, cognitive biases) with structural labor issues (occupational safety, union roles), creating unique interdisciplinary insights. Publication trends reveal escalating emphasis on digital transformation's human impact (4 articles 2020-2022) alongside persistent gender equity research (7 articles). Her 2023 bibliometric study on glass ceiling literature represents cutting-edge methodology, while her 2022 cognitive bias research in technostress offers practical workplace applications. The corpus shows strong institutional alignment with Suleyman Demirel University's research priorities in social sciences.

• Labor Law
• Social Security Law
• Gender Equality Law
• +3 more

Venancio Carmelo Batista Machín is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Law at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. His academic focus lies in Labor Law and Social Security Law , with special attention to gender equality, workplace harassment, and occupational risk prevention. Research Interests: Labor Law, Social Security, Gender Equality, Occupational Risk Prevention, Workplace Harassment, Gig Economy Regulation. Advising Activities: Supervised 17 Final Degree Projects (2017-2021) on topics including employment contracts, gender violence in labor contexts, disability discrimination, and platform economy challenges. Students include Patricia Dolores Torres Alemán, Arianna Vega Benítez, and Hugo Miranda Ponce. Contact: carmelo.batista@ulpgc.es

Naveena PrakasamView profile

Lecturer

• Leadership Studies
• Organisation Studies
• Academia
• +4 more

Naveena Prakasam is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton. She serves as Departmental Head of Research for HRM/OB and Director of the Centre for Research on Work and Organisations (CRoWO). Leadership Studies Organisation Studies Inequalities in the Workplace Digital Media & Inclusion Her research focuses on authentic leadership, charismatic leadership, and inclusion/exclusion mechanisms in both traditional and digital organisations. Recent work examines gendered/racialised experiences of foreign workers and research ecosystem enablers. Publications span critical leadership analysis, gig economy dynamics, and decolonial perspectives on political leadership. Naveena supervises PhD students including Elfrida Hamilton-Russell, Fatima Awil Ali, and Caroline Edmondson. She has presented at international conferences such as European Group of Organization Studies and International Critical Management Studies. Previously, she held roles at Swansea University, including Athena SWAN academic Co-Chair.