Nathalie De Grove-Valdeyron is a Professor at the University of Toulouse Capitole and Director of the European Digital Health Law (EDIHL) Chair (formerly DESAPS). She co-directs the European Law School and contributes extensively to the Yearbook of European Union Law . Her work bridges European Union Law with Health Law , focusing on Digital Health , Artificial Intelligence , and Public Health Policies . Research Themes : EU health law, digital transformation of healthcare, AI governance, food safety regulation, cross-border public health threats, and patient rights. Publication Trends : Recent articles analyze the European Health Data Space , Covid-19 policy responses , and EU pharmaceutical sovereignty , emphasizing regulatory harmonization and ethical challenges. Scientific Awards : Jean Monnet Chair (2017, renewed 2023) Grants & Projects : Leads initiatives on digital health regulation and EU health data frameworks. Collaborates on AI-legislation intersections and pandemic preparedness.
Maria Fredriksson is a Senior Lecturer at the Division of Building Materials within Lund University's Faculty of Engineering and a member of the LTH Profile Area: Circular Building Sector. Her research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable cities and responsible consumption through innovations in building material science. Her core expertise focuses on moisture dynamics and durability mechanisms in wood and organic building materials. She investigates fundamental wood-water interactions to develop fungal degradation resistance strategies and pioneers advanced methodologies for characterizing high-moisture conditions in wood. This work bridges material chemistry, structural engineering, and sustainable construction practices, with particular emphasis on how moisture management affects long-term building performance. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated research on chemical wood modification techniques (acetylation and thermal treatment) and their impact on moisture sorption behavior. She also addresses systemic challenges in cross-laminated timber systems, examining integrated moisture, fire, acoustic, and energy performance metrics to advance circular building practices. Scientific Awards No awards were documented in the provided materials. Fredriksson actively supervises graduate research (2 supervised works documented) and leads significant grant-funded initiatives. Her current portfolio includes 9 projects (4 active), notably the Swedish Energy Agency-funded "Novel bio-based, hygroscopic insulation materials" (2025-2027) and the Åforsk-supported "Fire protection of wood with bio-based wood modification" (2023-2026). These projects address critical gaps in sustainable material development through industry-academic partnerships. Her international research network demonstrates extensive cross-border collaboration, with active partnerships across Europe focused on circular building sector innovation. Current projects involve interdisciplinary teams investigating fungal degradation thresholds, thermal modification parameters, and bio-based fire retardants for next-generation wood products.
Margarida Lima Rego is a Full Professor and Director at the NOVA School of Law , Universidade Nova de Lisboa, where she has taught since 2005. She is the scientific coordinator of the Doctorate in Law and previously co-founded and coordinated the Master’s in Law and Financial Markets (2015–2022). Her roles include teaching Law of Obligations , Hard Cases , and a Jean Monnet Module on EU Insurance Law, alongside leading Private Law seminars. PhD in Private Law, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2009) MPhil in Contract Law, University of Oxford (2001) MJur in European and Comparative Law, University of Oxford (2000) Degree in Law, University of Lisbon (1999) Her research focuses on Private Law , with emphasis on Contract Law , Insurance Law , and intersections with Human Rights , Gender Equality , and Data-Driven Law . She explores legal theory, judicial decision-making under uncertainty, and technological innovation in financial markets. Her publications span topics like third-party contracts, statistical discrimination in insurance, and compensatory principles. At CEDIS, NOVA School of Law’s R&D unit, she founded the NOVA Knowledge Centre for Data-Driven Law , integrating empirical analysis into legal scholarship. She contributes to EU insurance law challenges in the SDG era and addresses modernization in financial markets through a legal lens. Her work bridges doctrinal rigor with interdisciplinary methodologies.
Desara Dushi is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in the intersection of law, technology, and human rights . Her work primarily addresses cybercrime , online child protection , and data governance , with a focus on EU legal frameworks such as the GDPR and AI Act. She is affiliated with the Law, Science, Technology & Society group and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like ALTEP-DP and CoHuBiCoL . Ph.D. in Law from the University of Bologna (2019). Current projects: Regulating AI, GDPR compliance automation, and child safety in digital spaces. Active in international conferences and policy discussions, including the IAIL 2022 workshop. Her research explores how emerging technologies challenge legal norms, particularly in law enforcement , privacy , and human rights . She has published extensively on topics like AI-generated abuse material , facial recognition , and cybercrime prosecution . Recent publications highlight trends in AI regulation (2024-2022), data protection (2024), and child safety (2024-2019). Her work often combines legal analysis with technological insights to propose policy solutions. Co-organizer of the 2023 Re-articulating data? conference. Speaker on facial recognition ethics (2022) and emerging tech regulation (2022). Contributor to EU-level debates on automated decision-making (2022).
Tsegay Gebrekidan Tekleselassie is a Visiting Lecturer in Economics at Wellesley College. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sussex, an MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen, and a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University. Prior to Wellesley College, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Northeastern University (2022-2024) and as a Senior Researcher at the Policy Studies Institute in Ethiopia. Education: Ph.D., University of Sussex; M.Sc., University of Copenhagen; B.A., Addis Ababa University His research focuses on the intersection of development economics, labor economics, and political economy, with particular attention to labor market dynamics in developing countries and migrant/refugee integration. At Wellesley, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 101), Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 102), and Economic Development (ECON 320). Recent publications analyze pandemic impacts on household welfare, institutional determinants of well-being, and labor market policies in Ethiopia. He has also examined smokestackless industries for employment generation, TVET system inclusiveness, and cross-border travel political economy. As an educator, he emphasizes economic theory application to real-world development challenges and policy evaluation. He actively engages students in empirical research through final projects. A personal note: Tsegay is an avid marathon runner, having completed notable races like Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. He ran the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:59:16.
Rebecca Thorburn Stern is a Professor of International Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University. She is also a Guest Professor in Human Rights at the Department of Law, Lund University (2024-2027) and affiliated with the Institute for Future Studies. Her primary research areas include human rights, children's rights, asylum and migration law, and the interplay between international and national law. Current Projects : Status och stabilitet: Time in Swedish asylum and citizenship law (Vetenskapsrådet, 2024-2027) CARES: Consistent asylum assessments for LGBTQ+ claims (Forte, 2021-2025) Medical Evidence in Asylum Cases (Nordforsk, 2021-2025) GAPS: Decentering migrant return policies (Horizon-Europe, 2023-2026) Past Projects : CRC Incorporation in Sweden (Ragnar Söderbergs Stiftelse, 2017-2021) Article 12 CRC Implementation (2015-2017) Authenticity Assessments in Asylum Cases (2013-2015) Her research explores temporal dimensions in migration law, age discrimination in asylum procedures, and legal resilience against rights erosion. She co-founded the GL/UMIN network and led Uppsala Forum for Democracy, Peace, and Justice (2022-2024). Publications span asylum law interpretation, refugee status adjudication, and cross-border legal consistency. Selected Grants : Vetenskapsrådet (Swedish Research Council) Forte (Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life, and Welfare) Nordforsk Ragnar Söderbergs Stiftelse Horizon-Europe
Maciej Barczewski serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Human Rights and Intellectual Property Law at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Law and Administration. He concurrently leads the Non-Stationary Doctoral Studies in Law (English-language program) and acts as an international expert for entities including the European Parliament, European Commission, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and Polish Association of Private Hospitals. Previously, he held positions as Adjunct Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law (2007-2009) and Visiting Researcher at the University of Oxford (2010). His research centers on intellectual property law's intersection with digital technology, human rights, and public health. Key focus areas include copyright frameworks in digital environments, pharmaceutical patent flexibilities under TRIPS, treaty mechanisms like ACTA and TPP, and audiovisual performers' rights under the Beijing Treaty. His work critically examines tensions between proprietary rights and societal interests, particularly regarding medicine access and cultural participation. Barczewski's recent publications (2007-2013) reveal evolving scholarship from foundational treaty analyses toward contemporary challenges in digital rights management and health policy. His output demonstrates increasing emphasis on balancing intellectual property enforcement with human rights obligations, especially in international trade agreements affecting developing nations. Scientific recognition includes: Winner of ATRIP's International Research Competition in Intellectual Property Law (2007) As academic supervisor for doctoral candidates and frequent guest lecturer across global institutions (London, Chicago, Madrid, Singapore, etc.), he shapes emerging legal scholarship while contributing to editorial boards of major law journals. His advisory roles with EU bodies and WIPO directly influence international IP policy development.
Araitz Peña Mallona is a PhD researcher at the University of Deusto's Faculty of Social and Human Sciences and the Instituto de Derechos Humanos Pedro Arrupe . She holds a degree in International Relations and Law from the University of Deusto and a Master's in Spanish Legal Practice from the Bar Association of Bizkaia and the same university. Current focus on Human Rights research Specializes in international protection and social group membership Professional experience in migration law and asylum seeker legal advising Her research examines how Spanish asylum law creates internal borders through administrative practices that regulate migrant lives. Using decolonial feminism, she analyzes exclusion zones, waiting periods, and inclusion mechanisms that reproduce systemic discrimination based on race, gender, and sexual orientation. Her work addresses legal gaps in subsidiary protection for Colombian asylum seekers and changes in social group definitions post-European Regulation 2024/1347. Araitz has presented at conferences like Ikergazte 2025 and contributed to journals such as Criticism and Resistance . Her publications focus on theoretical approaches to bordering processes, gender invisibility in refugee status determination, and legal persecution of migrant rights defenders in European border contexts.
Maria de Andres Garcia is an Associate Professor in the Department of History, Geography and Philosophy at the University of Cádiz, affiliated with the Marine Research Institute (INMAR) and leading the HUM117 research group on Coastal Planning and Management. Her work integrates geographical, ecological, and socio-economic perspectives to address coastal management challenges. She earned her PhD from the University of Cádiz in 2017 with the thesis "Analysis and Trends of the World's Coastal Cities. Implications for the Management of Coastal Marine Ecosystems," supervised by Dr. Juan Manuel Barragán Muñoz and Dr. Marinez Eymael Garcia Scherer. Her research centers on socio-ecological systems in coastal environments, examining urbanization impacts, marine spatial planning boundaries, and ecosystem-based management. She investigates transboundary cooperation frameworks (particularly in Macaronesia and the Caribbean) and develops methodologies for defining socio-economic criteria in marine protected areas. Her work emphasizes balancing human well-being with coastal ecosystem conservation through integrated approaches. Recent publications in top journals like Cities, Land Use Policy, and Ocean & Coastal Management reveal consistent focus on coastal zone delineation using socio-ecological frameworks, conflict-resolution in offshore energy-tourism interfaces, and urban-coastal management strategies. Key trends include cross-border marine spatial planning innovations and empirical studies on Andalusian and Caribbean coastal systems. Maria de Andres Garcia serves as principal investigator for the FEDER Andalucía 2014-2020 project "Sustainability on the Andalusian Coast. Ecosystem-based Management for Human Well-being," and teaches in the Environmental Sciences Bachelor's program and Erasmus Mundus WACOMA master's program. She conducts specialized coastal management courses and serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals. She actively collaborates through the Ibero-American Network for Integrated Coastal Management (Red Ibermar) and the Marine Research Institute (INMAR), conducting international research stays across Europe and Latin America to advance interdisciplinary coastal sustainability solutions.
Javier Garcia Onetti serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Geography and Philosophy at the University of Cádiz, Spain. He is actively affiliated with the Institute for Sustainable Social Development (INDESS) and leads the research group HUM117 focused on Coastal Planning and Management. His academic work bridges geographical sciences, environmental management, and socio-cultural studies within coastal and marine contexts. Education: PhD in Regional Geographical Analysis from the University of Cádiz (2017) with thesis 'Ecosystem services and governance of port systems', supervised by Dr. Juan Manuel Barragán Muñoz and Dr. Marinez Eymael Garcia Scherer Dr. Garcia Onetti's research centers on coastal and marine spatial planning , ecosystem services valuation , and cultural heritage-tourism integration . He develops interdisciplinary frameworks for socio-ecological assessment of marine protected areas and coastal zones, emphasizing participatory governance and sustainable resource management. His work frequently addresses the Mediterranean and Caribbean regions, with particular focus on port systems, coastal erosion, and community-based tourism development. Methodologically, he integrates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with ecosystem service approaches to create adaptive management tools for coastal sustainability. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic convergence around applying ecosystem service concepts to cultural heritage assessment and marine spatial planning. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on transboundary cooperation in Macaronesia and the Caribbean, methodological innovations for socio-ecological valuation, and practical frameworks for balancing tourism development with coastal conservation. Key trends include the integration of social well-being metrics into heritage management and the development of cross-border governance models for marine protected areas. Dr. Garcia Onetti actively participates in major research networks including the Interuniversity Alliance for the Sustainability of the Western Caribbean Coast (Caribe: Alianza Interuniversitaria) and the Iberoamerican Alliance for Coastal-Marine Integrated Management (IBERMAR-AUIP). Through his leadership in research group HUM117 and collaboration with INDESS, he directs fieldwork and policy initiatives focused on sustainable coastal development, particularly in Andalusia and the Caribbean region. His current projects emphasize practical applications of ecosystem-based management for port governance and cultural heritage conservation.
Deniz Yetkin Aker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul Beykent University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. She previously held the same position at Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, where she also served in multiple administrative roles including Department Head, Bologna Coordinator, Erasmus Coordinator, and Faculty Foreign Student Coordinator, demonstrating strong institutional leadership and academic engagement. Her research focuses on migration studies, refugee integration, public policy, and international relations , with particular emphasis on Turkey’s migration dynamics, EU-Turkey relations, labor market integration of asylum seekers and return migrants, and public attitudes toward migration. She has extensively published in high-impact, internationally refereed journals such as International Migration , Comparative Migration Studies , Migration Letters , and Turkish Studies . The thematic trend in her recent articles (2016–2025) reveals a consistent focus on migration policy, economic and social integration of refugees (especially Syrians and Afghans), human capital, labor market access, and public opinion. Her work bridges academic research and policy relevance, often analyzing real-world integration challenges in Turkish urban contexts like Şanlıurfa and Tekirdağ. She has advised at least two graduate students on topics related to Syrian migration and staff vaccine behavior during the pandemic, indicating active mentorship. Although no scientific awards are listed, her administrative leadership and publication record reflect significant academic contributions. Dr. Yetkin Aker is actively involved in academic service, including editorial and review roles, and maintains a current ORCID profile. She is not part of any lab or research team mentioned in the text, but her collaborations with scholars such as Mehmet Murat Erdogan, Saima Ozcurumez Bolukbasi, and Idris Akkuzu suggest active research networking.
Yuhong Zhao is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), specializing in Chinese environmental law, civil law, and comparative legal systems. She joined CUHK in September 2006 and holds a Fellowship at United College. Her academic credentials include a BA and LLB from Peking University, an MSL from Vermont Law School, and a PhD from City University of Hong Kong. Her research spans environmental law frameworks, climate policy development, and Chinese marriage law, with a focus on practical implementation of circular economy principles, soil contamination regulation, and environmental dispute resolution. Zhao's work critically examines the gap between legislative intent and enforcement realities in China's environmental governance. Notable publications include the monograph Chinese Environmental Law (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and analyses of China's climate mitigation strategies, EIA public participation mechanisms, and contaminated land regimes. Her scholarship reveals evolving trends toward regulatory innovation while highlighting persistent enforcement challenges in Chinese environmental jurisprudence. CUHK Young Researcher Award (2008/2009) As a leading scholar in Asian environmental law, Zhao contributes to international legal discourse through comparative analyses of Chinese regulatory approaches. Her current research examines the intersection of climate policy with China's 'dual carbon' goals and the practical implementation of environmental principles under the revised Environmental Protection Law. Zhao maintains active engagement with policy development through academic publications and institutional affiliations at CUHK.
Prof. Dr. Enver Bozkurt serves as Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Law, Hasan Kalyoncu University, where he has held full-time academic positions since 2004 following promotions to Associate Professor (1998) and Assistant Professor (1991). His distinguished career spans over three decades with significant contributions to legal scholarship and institutional leadership in Turkish academia. His academic credentials include: PhD in Social Sciences, Selcuk University (1991) Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Ankara University (1987) Bachelor of Laws, Ankara University Faculty of Law (1983) Bozkurt's research centers on International Law with specialized expertise in Human Rights, European Union Law, and Constitutional Law. His work critically examines terrorism-security-human rights intersections, post-9/11 legal transformations, Cyprus dispute frameworks within UN/EU systems, border relations, and practical applications of international legal mechanisms. He approaches legal theory through philosophical lenses including Kantian concepts of perpetual peace. His scholarly publications from 2001-2007 demonstrate consistent engagement with evolving geopolitical challenges through analyses of maritime law developments, NATO's strategic future, health rights frameworks, and Gulf War implications. These works collectively establish his focus on applying international legal principles to contemporary security dilemmas and human rights protections.
Dr. Susanne Heeger-Hertter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. She specializes in International and European Law with a focus on Labour Law and Social Security Law. She is actively involved in the "Future of Work" research program and the research program "Familie en Recht" (Family and Law). Her educational background includes a part-time study of Dutch Law at Utrecht University from 1997 to 2004. She has been working at Utrecht University since 2004 in various capacities, including as a University Lecturer in Social Law since 2011. Dr. Heeger-Hertter's research focuses on labor law aspects of flexible employment relationships and platform work, with particular attention to workers with care responsibilities. Her work examines how legal frameworks can better accommodate the evolving nature of work while protecting workers' rights and supporting those who balance employment with care duties. She conducts comparative research between the Netherlands and Germany, particularly regarding policies for workers with care responsibilities. Her scholarly contributions span labor law, social security law, and the legal implications of new work arrangements. She has published extensively on topics including on-call work, platform economy regulations, work-life balance policies, and comparative approaches to care-related leave in the Netherlands and Germany. Dr. Heeger-Hertter has been actively involved in numerous research activities and conferences, presenting her work at international venues. She has collaborated with various institutions including the ILO (International Labour Organization) on projects related to decent work and has contributed to policy discussions at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. She has teaching responsibilities in labor law and social security law at Utrecht University. Her practical experience includes a secondment to the Department of Legislation, Administrative and Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (2012-2013).
Laureen Hu is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's School of Law, affiliated with the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law and the Utrecht Centre for European Research into Family Law (UCERF). Her research focuses on the legal and ethical foundations of parenthood and family structures. Education : LL.B. and LL.M. in Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law cum laude from Leiden University, with studies at the University of Oxford Expertise : Law of Parentage, Bioethics, Family Law, Legal Theory Her doctoral thesis explores the moral foundations of parentage law in light of societal and technological changes, proposing four innovative models for modern filiation frameworks. She examines how traditional heteronormative legal paradigms conflict with contemporary family formations and emerging reproductive technologies. Recent publications include comparative analyses of international family law developments (2020-2022) and her 2025 doctoral thesis publication. Her work addresses ethical dilemmas in gamete donor rights, legal harmonization challenges, and adaptive frameworks for non-traditional parenthood models. She previously interned at the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the United Nations, focusing on gender equality and sexual/reproductive health rights.
