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Jeffrey A. CooperView profile

Professor

• Estate Planning
• Wills and Trusts
• Tax Policy
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Jeffrey A. Cooper is a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law , where he teaches courses in estate planning, wills and trusts, and taxation. He previously served as Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and is currently faculty adviser to the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal . Education: AB from Harvard University, JD from Yale University, LLM from New York University Research Interests: His work focuses on tax policy , estate and gift taxation , and the intersection of federal tax law with state probate systems . He specializes in trust enforceability , uniform trust code , and historical analysis of tax legislation. Publications: Recent articles address perpetual trusts , state death tax decline , and curriculum reforms in estate planning education. His scholarship is widely published in national law journals and cited in casebooks. Scientific Awards: Academic Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Faculty Scholar, Quinnipiac University Professional Background: Before academia, Cooper practiced law for over a decade as a principal at Cummings & Lockwood, senior officer at United States Trust Company, and special counsel to Shipman & Goodwin. He also served as a senior adviser to Fiduciary Trust Company International.

Jean C. OiView profile

Professor

• Chinese Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
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Jean C. Oi serves as the William Haas Professor of Chinese Politics in Stanford University's Department of Political Science and holds multiple leadership positions including Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Director of the China Program, and Lee Shau Kee Director of the Stanford Center at Peking University. Professor Oi earned her PhD from the University of Michigan and previously taught at Lehigh University and Harvard University before joining Stanford in 1997. Her research centers on comparative politics with specialized expertise in Chinese political economy and reform processes in transitional systems. She has made seminal contributions to understanding rural politics in China, introducing the influential concept of 'local state corporatism' to describe China's development model in her award-winning book Rural China Takes Off (1999). Her current research examines China's Belt and Road Initiative, fiscal politics and central-local relations, and structural change in China. Professor Oi maintains an active publication record with works spanning four decades, including her most recent 2025 article 'A Perfect Storm: Fiscal Discipline, COVID, and Local Government Debt in China' which analyzes how pandemic-era policies exposed China's fiscal vulnerabilities. Choice Outstanding Academic Title (1999) for Rural China Takes Off Professor Oi leads significant collaborative research initiatives, including directing the Stanford China Program at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. Her fieldwork with Chinese scholars has examined rural community organization, public goods provision, and fiscal pressures from rapid urbanization, culminating in works like Challenges in the Process of China's Urbanization (2017).

Mette Eilstrup-SangiovanniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Security
• International Organizations
• European Integration
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Professor Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni serves as Senior Lecturer in International Studies within the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Cambridge and holds a Fellowship in International Relations at Sidney Sussex College. Her teaching portfolio encompasses International Organization, International Relations Theory, International Security, History and Theory of European Integration, and Research Design and Methodology, reflecting her dual institutional commitments. Her research program centers on International Security, International Organizations, and European Integration with specialized expertise in Global Governance and Transnational Networks. She investigates how formal and informal institutions shape security governance frameworks, weapons proliferation regimes, and European defense architectures through rigorous application of network theory. This analytical lens reveals critical insights into cooperation dynamics and institutional evolution within international security contexts. Publication analysis shows consistent thematic development from foundational work on balance-of-power theory (2008-2009) toward contemporary examinations of multipolarity's institutional impacts (2013-2014). Her scholarship demonstrates methodological continuity in applying network analysis to diverse security challenges, from terrorist organizations to EU defense policy, while maintaining focus on institutional interplay in global governance structures.

Mallory Elizabeth SoRelleView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Inequality
• Socioeconomic Inequality
• Consumer Financial Protection
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Mallory Elizabeth SoRelle serves as the Tony & Teddie Brown Associate Professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. Her research examines how public policies both stem from and perpetuate socioeconomic and political inequality in the U.S., with a focus on consumer financial protection and civil justice—issues critical to marginalized communities yet often neglected by welfare state scholars. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Government, Cornell University (2016) M.A. in Government, Cornell University (2014) Master of Public Policy, Harvard University (2010) B.A. in Government, Smith College (2006) SoRelle's scholarly work centers on policy feedback effects, investigating how existing policies shape political behavior and future policy design. She analyzes consumer finance regulation, student debt relief, voting access reforms, and preemption politics, highlighting their disparate impacts on vulnerable populations and implications for democratic health. Her recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research agenda applying policy feedback theory across diverse policy domains. Key themes include the political consequences of financial regulation, the dynamics of student debt politics, and the erosion of voting rights, all examined through the lens of inequality and democratic participation. Dr. SoRelle holds the distinguished Tony & Teddie Brown Associate Professorship at Duke University. She is an active educator teaching courses such as The Political Economy of Policymaking and Public Policy, Political Power, and Social Change. Her research is supported by an NSF CAREER grant (2024-2029) investigating the political economy of fringe financial technologies and their impact on economic inequality.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Local Government Law
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Professor Tatsuhisa Tamura is affiliated with the Faculty of Law at Waseda University , specializing in Public Law . His academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on local government law, administrative law, and economic regulation. Research Interests include: Public Law : Constitutional frameworks and local governance structures. Disaster Relief Law : Legal systems for JSDF deployment in crises. Economic Regulation : Impacts of deregulation on administrative law. Civic Accountability : Judicial control mechanisms like resident litigation. Policy Reform : Decentralization and carbon-neutral governance. Recent Publications (2015–2020) address municipal financial systems, citizen litigation frameworks, and disaster response protocols. His work emphasizes balancing efficiency with democratic control in shrinking societies. Grants & Projects include: 2025–2029: Sustainable Public Official Law (JSPS Grant). 2019–2022: Civil Defense Systems in Large-Scale Disasters . 2017–2021: Legal Regulation of Local Government Enterprises . 2021–2025: Comparative Studies on Personnel Administration . Teaching involves courses like Local Government Law and Administrative Law at Waseda’s Graduate School of Law. He also contributes to public policy debates on carbon neutrality and judicial transparency.

Christopher R. BerryView profile

Professor

• American Politics
• Metropolitan Governance
• Municipal Finance
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Christopher R. Berry is the William J. and Alicia Townsend Friedman Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy and the College at the University of Chicago, and Director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation. He also served as the inaugural director of the Center for Municipal Finance. His research focuses on American politics, metropolitan governance, municipal finance, and intergovernmental fiscal relations. Notably, his book *Imperfect Union* won the APSA Best Book Award in Urban Politics. Key affiliations include the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work has been featured in major media outlets like the *New York Times* and *Last Week Tonight with John Oliver*. His research often intersects property tax fairness, urban policy, and the effects of leadership in politics and sports. His awards reflect his scholarly impact, including the APSA Urban Politics award and membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research extends to leadership studies, as seen in collaborations analyzing coach effects in professional sports.

Elisabeth R. GerberView profile

Professor

• Regionalism
• Intergovernmental Cooperation
• Sustainable Development
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Elisabeth R. Gerber serves as the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where she also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Political Science and serves as inaugural Faculty Director of the Online Master of Public Affairs program launching in January 2026. She is a Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies, Institute for Social Research. Her educational background includes a PhD (1991) and MA (1989) in political science, and a BA (1986) in political science and economics—all from the University of Michigan, with her undergraduate degree earned with High Honors and High Distinction. Gerber's research examines regional governance structures through lenses of intergovernmental cooperation, sustainable development, and urban climate adaptation. Her work analyzes transportation policy, community-economic development linkages, and mechanisms for enhancing local fiscal capacity and political accountability in metropolitan contexts. She investigates how institutional design influences policy outcomes across fragmented governance landscapes. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on urban political economy, with recurring themes of institutional incentives in transportation policy, mayoral leadership effects, and cooperative governance models. These works bridge political science, public administration, and urban studies through empirical analysis of regional planning and intergovernmental dynamics. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Gerber co-leads the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS), a longitudinal public opinion survey of Detroit residents, and founded ViewPoint—a software platform for educational role-play simulations. She actively contributes to Poverty Solutions, the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), and the Program in Practical Policy Engagement (P3E), leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address urban governance challenges.

Jonas EbbessonView profile

Professor

• Environmental Law
• International Law
• Public Participation
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Jonas Ebbesson is Professor of Environmental Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Law (2012–2017) and currently directs the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre. His roles include leading the Master’s programme in Environmental Law and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through the Environmental Research in the Human Sciences Area initiative, which bridges Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences at Stockholm University. My research focuses on transboundary environmental law, emphasizing public participation, access to justice, human rights, and the legal responsibilities of transnational corporations in environmental and health-related litigation. I have conducted comparative studies on environmental law in the EU and explored compliance mechanisms under international treaties like the Aarhus Convention, where I chaired its Compliance Committee (2011–2021). Member of Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities As a consultant and legal expert, I have advised governmental and intergovernmental bodies such as the Swedish Ministry of the Environment, UNEP, and OSCE on issues including marine environmental protection, trade-environment linkages, and judicial training in Colombia. I also represent clients in environmental and health-related cases before Swedish courts and the European Court of Human Rights.

Jonas TallbergView profile

Professor

• Global Governance
• European Union Politics
• Political Legitimacy
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Jonas Tallberg is a Professor of Political Science at Stockholm University and Co-Director of the Stockholm Center on Global Governance . His research focuses on global governance, European Union politics, and legitimacy dynamics in international organizations. Primary Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Stockholm University Research Leadership: Directs DemCoop (European Research Council-funded) and GGAI (Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation-funded) Editorial Roles: Serves on editorial boards of International Organization , European Political Science Review , Cooperation and Conflict , and Political Research Exchange Key Research Areas: Legitimacy in Global Governance EU Institutional Dynamics Artificial Intelligence Governance International Organization Performance Transnational Actor Participation Comparative Global Governance Frameworks Publications Trends: Focus on legitimacy-building mechanisms in international institutions Analysis of EU decision-making and institutional design Emerging AI governance frameworks Methodological contributions to content analysis Comparative studies of democratic and autocratic regimes Performance indicators in international organizations Scientific Recognition: Wallenberg Scholar (2024) Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2012) Distinguished Mentor Award (2023) Multiple grants from European Research Council, Swedish Research Council, and Wallenberg Foundations Academic Leadership: Former Chair of SNS Democracy Council (2009-2011, 2023) Executive Committee of European Consortium for Political Research (2009-2015) Recipient of research grants from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, Fulbright Commission, and other major institutions

You-tien HsingView profile

Professor

• Political economy of development in East Asia
• Power and space
• Cultural and environmental politics
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Professor You-tien Hsing is the Pamela P. Fong Family Distinguished Chair in China Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on the political economy of development in East Asia, particularly China, examining intersections of power, space, urbanization, cultural politics, and environmental governance. Education: PhD in City and Regional Planning, UC Berkeley (1993). Her research integrates ethnographic methods with political economy analysis to explore how historical, geographical, and institutional factors shape social and environmental dynamics in China. Key themes include land battles, territorial politics, and the role of grassroots activism in state-society relations. Recent publications analyze urbanization, global-local capital interactions, and environmental politics in China. She has also co-edited works on social activism and urban-rural linkages. Scientific Awards: Pamela P. Fong Family Distinguished Chair in China Studies. She teaches courses on Global China, emphasizing critical engagement with China’s developmental trajectory through fieldwork, interviews, and theoretical frameworks.

• Climate Policy
• Long-Term Policy
• International Institutions
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Detlef F. Sprinz is a Senior Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Potsdam, Germany. During 2024-2025, he leads the project "AMaReNa - A Market for the Restoration of Nature" , focusing on carbon removals. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and an M.A. in Economics from the University of the Saarland. Research Interests: Climate policy at multiple levels, long-term policy design, evaluation of international/national institutions, European/international environmental policy, and modeling political decisions for sustainability. Notable Projects: Tandem Fellowship (2020-2022) for interdisciplinary course development, Visiting Researcher at University of Lund (2022-2023), and coordination of research at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg (2017). Publications emphasize climate cooperation under the Paris Agreement, effectiveness of environmental regimes, and predictive modeling for climate negotiations. His work spans empirical analyses of acid rain regulation, Kyoto Protocol implementation challenges, and bioenergy accounting errors. Scientific Awards & Memberships: Tandem Fellowship (German Stifterverband) Member, European Academy Co-founder, Ecologic Institute Teaching includes courses on global climate governance, political decision modeling, and environmental policy at the University of Michigan, Yale, University of Oslo, and University of Potsdam. He has contributed to IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report as a Lead Author. Advisory Roles: Chairmanship of the European Environment Agency’s Scientific Committee (2009-2012), Senior Research Fellow at CICERO (2011-2013), and consultancy for governments, corporations, and think tanks.

Wilfried SwendenView profile

Professor

• Comparative Federalism
• Territorial Party Politics
• Governance in Divided Societies
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Wilfried Swenden is a Professor of South Asian and Comparative Politics at the University of Edinburgh , School of Social and Political Science . He hails from Belgium, having earned a D.Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford and prior academic qualifications from KULeuven and ULBruxelles. Research Focus : Comparative federalism, territorial party politics, majoritarian nationalism in South Asia, intergovernmental relations, and governance in divided societies. Active Grants : Recent British Academy-GRCF collaborative grant (2021-2023) on COVID-19 and the South Asian State , Leverhulme International Network (2014-2017) on Indian federalism, and support from the Economic and Social Research Council, Edinburgh Global Innovation Fund, and Hayter Fund. Supervision : Accepts PhD proposals on territorial party politics in India, constitutional reform in multi-level states, and conflict regulation via federalism/regionalism in South Asia. Recent Publications (2021-2025) address federalism's resilience during crises, majoritarian nationalism in India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka, and intergovernmental relations. Key journals include Publius: The Journal of Federalism , Contemporary South Asia , and Regional & Federal Studies . Scientific Awards : Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) postdoctoral fellowship

Navroz K. DubashView profile

Professor

• Climate Policy
• Environmental Governance
• Energy Transitions
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Navroz K. Dubash is a Professor at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and High Meadows Environmental Institute. His career spans 25 years of climate policy research and advisory roles, including founding the Sustainable Futures Collaborative in India and serving as IPCC Coordinating Lead Author. Climate governance in development contexts Energy transitions and air quality Indian federalism in climate policy Global climate legal frameworks His recent research focuses on non-incremental climate strategies, co-benefits in low-carbon transitions, and institutional design for climate resilience. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and serves as Co-Editor in Chief of Climate Policy . India's climate policy evolution Global South climate advocacy Climate-Development synergies Multi-objective policy analysis As chair of SFC's Advisory Council and former Indian government advisor, he bridges academic research with real-world climate strategy implementation.

Sara ChatfieldView profile

Associate Professor

• American Politics
• American Political Development
• Gender and Politics
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Sara Chatfield is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, with additional affiliations in Gender and Women's Studies. Her work bridges American political development, gender politics, and methodological innovation in political science research. Dr. Chatfield earned her Ph.D. and MA in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2014 and 2007 respectively), and her BA in Politics from Oberlin College (2006). Her research focuses on American political development with particular emphasis on gender and politics, public law, and political behavior. American Political Development Gender and Politics Women's Rights History Public Law Political Behavior Methodology and Causal Inference Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how gender shapes political institutions and processes across historical and contemporary contexts. Early work examined 19th century married women's economic rights reform, while more recent research investigates contemporary issues like bathroom access politics and gender disparities in political campaign staffing. Her scholarship often employs innovative methodological approaches to historical questions, bridging qualitative and quantitative traditions in political science. Dr. Chatfield teaches courses on American politics and law, including Constitutional Law I, Judicial Politics, and a freshman seminar on the politics of bathrooms. Her book In Her Own Name: The Politics of Women's Rights Before Suffrage (Columbia University Press, 2023) and her Cambridge Element The Politics of Bathroom Access and Exclusion in the United States (2024) represent significant contributions to understanding how gender shapes political institutions across historical periods.

Mildred E. WarnerView profile

Professor

• Local Government Service Delivery
• Economic Development
• Environmental Sustainability
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Dr. Mildred E. Warner is a renowned Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. Her work spans local government service delivery, economic development, environmental sustainability, and multigenerational planning, with a focus on challenging gender biases and promoting social infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth. She collaborates globally with local government associations, planners, and policy groups. Ph.D. in Development Sociology (1997), Cornell University M.S. in Agricultural Economics (1985), Cornell University B.A. in History (1979), Oberlin College Dr. Warner's research interrogates the impacts of privatization, fiscal decentralization, and market-driven approaches on local governance, emphasizing spatial inequality and rural-urban disparities. She investigates age- and gender-based planning, environmental policy, and pragmatic municipalism, with recent work analyzing water affordability, broadband access, and pandemic response strategies. Her comparative international studies span Canada, Ecuador, Honduras, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and China. Her publications highlight trends in privatization , remunicipalization , public-private partnerships , and age-friendly urban planning . These works often intersect with public health policy , environmental justice , and social equity in service delivery. Scientific awards include the Margarita McCoy Award (2020) , Planning for Social Inclusion Award (2006) , and the Excellence in Research Award (2019) . She has secured major grants from the USDA, NIH, Pew Charitable Trusts, and international bodies to fund her work on aging, rural development, and infrastructure equity. Dr. Warner mentors graduate students in planning and public administration, advising on research design and community development. She directs the Local Government Restructuring Lab and co-founded the Community and Regional Development Institute at Cornell. Her expertise is frequently sought in policy circles and media profiles.