Associate Professor Tambri Housen is a nurse-epidemiologist affiliated with Australian National University (National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health) and University of Newcastle , where she supervises HDR candidates. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked across Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Indo-Pacific region in complex humanitarian emergencies, health security workforce strengthening, and cross-cultural operational research. Education: BSc in Nursing (Curtin University), MPhil in Applied Epidemiology (ANU), PhD in Epidemiology (Curtin University) Her research interests focus on: Health security workforce strengthening Cross-cultural mixed-methods research for policy and practice Operational research in humanitarian crises Evidence-based health systems strengthening Infectious disease epidemiology Global health capacity building Recent articles highlight her work on field epidemiology training impact evaluation, One Health integration in outbreak response, caregiver mental health interventions in emergencies, and workforce capacity assessments in Pacific and Southeast Asian countries. She has received recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and leads global initiatives through WHO and GOARN partnerships. She supervises 13 HDR candidates and has secured AUD $13.6 million in research funding, primarily focused on emergency response epidemiology, maternal-neonatal care, and pandemic prevention strategies.
Helga Gardarsdottir is a Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology at Utrecht University (Netherlands), serving as Scientific Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. She also holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Iceland and serves as a Seconded National Expert at the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Her work focuses on real-world data for regulatory decision-making, drug safety, and clinical guideline implementation. She leads international projects like IMI Trials@Home and EMA IMPACT, addressing decentralized clinical trials, risk minimization, and pharmacovigilance impact. Her roles include co-chairing the ENCePP steering group and editing Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety . Beyond research, she chairs the Faculty of Science’s EDI committee, promoting inclusive academic practices. Education: Pharmacist training in Sweden; Pharmacoepidemiology specialization in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Innovations in real-world evidence generation, regulatory science, drug safety surveillance, and clinical trial modernization. Key areas include RWE’s role in HTA/regulatory decisions, unintended impacts of drug policies, and digital health integration. Publications: Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in decentralized trials, pharmacovigilance outcomes (e.g., fluoroquinolone prescribing shifts), and harmonized approaches to external control trials. Her studies bridge regulatory practices with clinical practice guideline adherence. Achievements: Overseeing multi-country initiatives like the IMI Trials@Home consortium (decentralized trials framework) and EMA IMPACT (guideline-RMM integration). Recognized for leadership in ENCePP’s methodological standards and ISPE’s Real-World Evidence Task Force. Grants & Teams: Principal investigator on EMA-funded projects and IMI grants. Leads Utrecht’s Applied Data Science initiative and collaborates with the EU PEV Research Network. Active in training next-generation researchers through teaching and mentoring. Labs/Teams: Utrecht Center for Pharmaceutical Policy & Regulation; Trials@Home consortium; ENCePP working groups.
Matthew Holmes is a Lecturer in Management at the University of York's School for Business and Society, where he leads the MSc International Business Management program. His research employs sociological frameworks to analyze sport-for-development initiatives in Zambia, particularly focusing on poverty alleviation and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Methodologically, he uses participatory approaches and interdisciplinary theory. His publications critically examine power structures in international development, with recent work applying postcolonial theory to decolonize research methods. Articles emphasize socio-economic inequality, community agency, and gender equity in least developed countries.
Professor Ali Wardak is a Professor of Criminology at the University of South Wales , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education and the Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group . He serves as Vice President of the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimization and has been an invited speaker at global conferences. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Consultant, Kabul (2006–2008) Collaborator with Professor John Braithwaite on Peacebuilding Compared Project Fieldwork in Bangladesh (2019) and Afghanistan Focus on displacement, hybrid justice, and SDG policy alignment Research Interests: Professor Wardak specializes in comparative criminology , state and non-state justice systems , and peacebuilding across conflict zones. His work spans Afghanistan , Bangladesh , and Myanmar , examining the intersections of displacement , legal reform , and sustainable solutions . Recent Publications: His 2025 work includes studies on poppy cultivation regulation in Afghanistan and restorative justice frameworks . Earlier research (2024–2022) explores hybrid justice implementation , Rohingya refugee camp dynamics , and comparative displacement solutions . Scientific Awards: 2017 University of South Wales Best International Impact Award 2018 THE Awards Nomination 2013 Radzinowicz Memorial Prize Collaborations: Professor Wardak’s research is funded by the British Academy and conducted with Dr. Palash Kamruzzaman from the Centre for Social Policy . He has organized the Jean Monnet Network on EU Counter-Terrorism (2020) and contributed to International Criminology journal as an editor.
Professor Rainer Sauerborn serves as Director of the Department of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health at Heidelberg University Hospital, a position he has held since 1997. With a background in pediatrics and public health, his work focuses on health systems in developing countries, particularly Burkina Faso, where he began his field work in 1979. He is an active member of the Network Aging Research since 2007, bringing a global perspective to aging research. Dr. Sauerborn completed his pediatric training at the Universities of Bonn, Heidelberg, and London, followed by further studies at the Harvard School of Public Health. His academic journey began with hands-on experience as a District Medical Officer in Nouna, Burkina Faso, where he served for three years in 1979 as a conscientious objector. This early experience shaped his lifelong commitment to global health issues in resource-limited settings. Professor Sauerborn's research spans multiple critical areas at the intersection of global health and environmental challenges. He investigates health systems in developing countries, with particular focus on aging processes in populations traditionally considered young. His work increasingly addresses climate change impacts on health, examining how environmental changes affect disease patterns, food security, and healthcare systems in vulnerable regions. He has pioneered research connecting climate variability with health outcomes in Burkina Faso and other developing nations, emphasizing the need for global cooperation on health threats that transcend borders. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on climate-health interlinkages, particularly examining heat exposure impacts on farmers, migration dynamics related to climate-driven crop failures, and healthcare system responses to climate challenges. The research demonstrates consistent attention to Burkina Faso as a key field site while expanding to other regions including Bangladesh, Brazil, and Germany. A unifying theme across these studies is the examination of vulnerable populations and health system adaptation to environmental changes. Though specific awards aren't detailed in the available information, Professor Sauerborn's leadership in global health research, particularly his long-term commitment to Burkina Faso and his role in bridging pediatric and aging research perspectives, represents significant contributions to the field. His work has influenced understanding of health systems in resource-limited settings and the global dimensions of health challenges. While specific advising information isn't provided, Professor Sauerborn's leadership position suggests he mentors junior researchers and students. His involvement in projects like the EU-funded "health system challenges of the AIDS epidemic" indicates experience with substantial research grants. His work with the Network Aging Research and his efforts to establish a junior research group focused on aging in developing countries demonstrate his commitment to building research capacity. Professor Sauerborn leads research activities centered at Heidelberg University Hospital's Department of Tropical Hygiene and Public Health, with extensive field operations in Burkina Faso, particularly in the Nouna region. His team collaborates with local health authorities and researchers to study health systems, climate change impacts, and aging processes in resource-limited settings. The department serves as a hub for international research collaborations addressing global health challenges through a multidisciplinary approach.
Andrea Appolloni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata. His academic career focuses on Management with emphasis on Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Digital Transformation , and Circular Economy . His research explores the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, particularly through topics like AI in Logistics , Green Procurement , and Policy Optimization . Publications span both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies in China, Italy, and Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental impact and organizational performance. Recent work includes digital twin applications for human-AI collaboration, blockchain integration in sustainable supply chains, and analyzing barriers to circular economy adoption. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) demonstrate a trend toward combining Artificial Intelligence , Operations Management , and Environmental Governance .
Trisha Rajput is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law , University of Gothenburg , where she teaches international trade law to both law and management students. Her research focuses on international economic law, with particular emphasis on trade facilitation, global value chains and the intersection of law and digital technology in international commerce. Education Doctor of Laws (PhD), University of Leeds, UK – thesis on WTO coordination with non-WTO regimes in public international law. LL.M. in European and International Business Law, University of Leeds, UK. LL.B., India – prior lecturing experience at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Research Interests Dr Rajput’s work lies at the nexus of international trade law , public international law and emerging digital technologies . Current projects investigate how digital infrastructures—ranging from AI-based transport systems to blockchain-enabled single-window environments—can enhance supply-chain finance for SMEs along the China-Europe railway corridors. Her scholarship also critically examines normative conflicts between WTO rules and other specialist international regimes. Publications Overview Spanning 2013-2024, her publications reveal a consistent focus on (i) trade-facilitation mechanisms (single-window reforms, paperless trade initiatives), (ii) regulation of risk in multimodal transport, and (iii) technology governance such as AI transparency in customs and blockchain adoption in export-oriented firms. Collaborative work with scholars from law, logistics and management disciplines underlines an interdisciplinary approach. Research Funding & Projects European Union funded project on trade facilitation and global value chains. Principal investigator, “Role of Digital Infrastructures in Financing SMEs” (2019-2022). Co-investigator, “Transition to AI-based Transport Systems” (2020-2021). Contact & Location Room C620, Department of Law, Vasagatan 1, SE-411 24 Göteborg, Sweden. Email: trisha.rajput@law.gu.se
Benjamin Marx is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Boston University and an affiliated researcher at Sciences Po's Department of Economics. He is also affiliated with CEPR, NBER, BREAD, J-PAL, and AALIMS. Marx holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (2018). His research focuses on political economy and development, with a particular emphasis on elections, religion, and state-building in global and historical contexts. He explores how political institutions, cultural factors, and historical processes shape economic development, including topics like democratic accountability, religious politics, and urban poverty. Education: PhD in Economics, MIT, 2018 Research Interests: Political Economy of Elections and Democracy Religion and Political Institutions Historical State-Building Ethnic Favoritism and Discrimination Urban Poverty Dynamics Awards: Oliver Williamson Best Conference Paper Award (SIOE 2022) Grants & Collaborations: Co-author on projects funded by J-PAL, NBER, and the French National Research Agency (ANR) Collaborations with institutions like Sciences Po, Harvard, and MIT His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, often leveraging historical and global datasets to analyze institutional and cultural drivers of development.
Allison P Squires is a Professor at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University (NYU), where she also serves as the Director of the Global Consortium of Nursing and Midwifery Studies (GCNMS), an 82-country research network. She holds affiliated appointments at the Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of General Internal Medicine, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Center for Drug Use and HIV Research. She is actively accepting PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. PhD in Nursing – Yale University MSN – Duquesne University BSN – University of Pennsylvania Post-Doctoral Fellowship – University of Pennsylvania Her research focuses on global health , immigrant and refugee health , and health services and workforce research , with particular attention to language access, health equity, and pandemic response. She is an expert in implementation science and contextual factors in healthcare delivery. Her recent work examines mental health among nurses during the pandemic, disparities in school-based mental health services, and continuity of care in home health settings. Her publications span global nursing policy , workforce planning , linguistic equity , and cross-cultural research translation . She has served as associate editor of the International Journal of Nursing Studies since 2012 and contributed to major policy initiatives, including the National Academy of Medicine’s 'Future of Nursing 2020–2030' report. Selected honors include: Distinguished Nurse Scholar in Residence, National Academy of Medicine (2019–2020) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2015) Outstanding Mentor Award, Academy Health (2023) Chair, Nursing Section, New York Academy of Medicine (2018–2022) Squires has advised numerous research projects and policy analyses, particularly with the World Bank and Migration Policy Institute. She has led initiatives on nursing workforce forecasting, mentoring in Sub-Saharan Africa, and language access in school and home health settings. She is a strong advocate for equitable healthcare and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads the GCNMS, a major international research consortium, and has developed training programs in gerontology for nurse practitioners. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and academic research, with a strong commitment to improving care for vulnerable populations globally.
Nada Eissa is Associate Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). She is a Responsive Policy Advisor for the International Growth Centre (IGC), where she leads research on tax policy, fiscal decentralization, and labor markets in developing countries. She has held prior academic positions at the University of California, Berkeley, and served in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy. Her research focuses on the intersection of tax policy, labor markets, and public finance, particularly in fragile and developing states. She examines how tax and transfer systems influence individual behavior, including work and family decisions, and how these insights can guide more effective program design. Her work spans sub-Saharan Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ghana, addressing issues such as VAT compliance, electronic billing machines, presumptive taxation, and civil service reform. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on empirical evaluation of fiscal policies, with a trend toward randomized field experiments, policy briefs, and real-world impact assessments. She frequently collaborates with governments and international institutions to evaluate tax administration reforms and improve revenue mobilization. National Tax Association’s Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Government Finance and Taxation (1995) Member of the National Academy of Social Insurance Nada Eissa has supervised and co-led numerous research projects, often involving policy evaluation and technical advising. She has collaborated with institutions such as the Rwanda Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance in Uganda. Her work has been supported by grants and institutional funding through IGC and NBER. She has contributed to capacity-building initiatives in post-conflict states, focusing on labor markets and state institution development. She is involved in multiple research teams and labs associated with the IGC and Georgetown University, particularly those focused on development policy, tax administration, and state capability building. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary teams and field-based data collection, including mystery shopper studies and firm-level audits.
Kristin Braa is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, and serves as Director of the HISP Center. Her career includes an 8-year tenure as Research Director at Telenor, where she established a Research and Innovation Center in Malaysia. Academic Roles: Vice Head of Department of Informatics, head of Information Systems (IS) research group Research Focus: Mobile extensions of open-source DHIS2 software for low-resource settings, action research methods, sustainable health information systems Research Themes: She investigates innovative approaches to support rural healthcare workers and underserved populations, emphasizing long-term engagement in national health systems. Her projects include MobiHealth (2010–2014) and NORAD-funded initiatives (2010–2014) for health information systems in developing countries. Scientific Awards: 2023 AIS Impact Award (with Jørn Braa) 2020 Roux Prize (with Jørn Braa) 2013 University of Oslo Innovation Prize 2013 Researcher of the Year (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UiO) 2011 ICT and Energy Researcher of the Year 2011 Rosing Prize Finalist for rural Bangladesh health initiative Collaborations: Active in the IS research group and Climate Health Network. She advocates for sustainable, community-empowering information systems through participatory design and sociotechnical approaches.
Spencer Henson is a Full Professor at the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) within the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph. He also holds an Adjunct Faculty position at the Guelph Institute of Development Studies (GIDS). His roles include Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Development Research (EJDR) and Editor of Global Food Security. He is a member of the expert Advisory Committee for Social Science of the UK Food Standards Agency. Education: Spencer Henson earned his BSc in Food Science, Economics, and Marketing; MSc in Food Economics; and PhD in Food Economics, all from the University of Reading. Research Interests: His work focuses on food safety economics, quality, nutrition, and public perceptions of international development. Key areas include the impact of food safety regulations on developing countries' trade performance, the role of quality infrastructure in development, SPS capacity-building, and market-based solutions to micronutrient deficiencies. He has conducted research in over 70 countries, with current emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Canada. Collaborations: Works with agencies like the World Bank, OECD, WTO, FAO, WHO, and international NGOs. Current Projects: Food safety regulations and trade in developing countries Economics of quality infrastructure SPS capacity-building prioritization Public support for international development in industrialized nations Market-based solutions for micronutrient deficiency Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Guelph Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) and the Institute for the Advanced Study of Food and Agricultural Policy.
Michelle D'Arcy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on state capacity, property rights, taxation, and development in Africa and early modern Europe. She leads projects such as 'Credible Enforcement before Credible Commitment' and 'Devolution and Local Democracy in Kenya,' funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy. Her work explores institutional sequencing, democratic governance, and the impact of historical state structures on modern policies. Education: Details not explicitly provided in the text. Research Interests: Dr. D'Arcy investigates how historical institutional frameworks shape contemporary political and economic outcomes. Key themes include state-building, taxation systems, devolution processes, and gender dynamics in state formation. Her work bridges comparative politics, development studies, and historical analysis. Publications: Her recent work emphasizes cadastres' role in economic growth, gender in early modern state formation, and taxation in sub-Saharan Africa. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining historical data with contemporary case studies. Awards: Trinity Creative and Visual Arts Fund Award (2020) Equality Fund Award (2018) Political Science Association of Ireland Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (2016) Grants: Swedish Research Council (2014-2018), Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (2013-2015) Dr. D'Arcy collaborates on initiatives to improve local democracy and accountability in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya. Her research underscores the interconnectedness of historical governance structures and modern socio-economic challenges.
TEERAWATTANANON Yot is a medical doctor and health economist with significant contributions to global health policy. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health , National University of Singapore, while maintaining primary affiliation with Thailand's Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) . He is also a Non-resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development (2020-present) and co-founder of both HTAsiaLink and the international Decision Support Initiative (iDSI) . Research Focus: His work centers on health economic evaluation , health technology assessment (HTA) , and health systems research , with particular emphasis on equitable resource allocation, universal health coverage, and vaccine policy optimization. He has led capacity-building initiatives in HTA across Bhutan, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Scientific Awards The Thailand Research Fund’s Outstanding Researcher of the Year (2015) Thailand Ministry of Public Health’s Best Research Award (2008) Best Podium Presentation, Asia-Pacific ISPOR Conference (2006)
Patryk Pawlak serves as a Part-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and functions as Project Director for the Global Initiative on the Future of the Internet (GIFI), a two-year project funded by the European Union. Dr. Pawlak earned his PhD in Social and Political Sciences from the European University Institute, establishing the academic foundation for his expertise in digital governance. His educational background complements his practical experience in international cyber policy development and implementation. His research concentrates on global governance of digital and cyber issues, examining how technology impacts foreign and security policy and analyzing the European Union's evolving role in cyber and digital diplomacy. Dr. Pawlak specifically investigates how cyber and digital policies are reshaping the multilateral system, with particular attention to frameworks for responsible state behavior in cyberspace and operational approaches to cyber capacity building. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on accountability mechanisms in cyberspace, EU cyber strategy development, and practical frameworks for international cyber cooperation. His work spans cybersecurity, international relations, and digital policy domains, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary cyber governance research. Dr. Pawlak advises governments, international organizations, and EU initiatives on cyber diplomacy matters. His leadership of the EU Cyber Diplomacy Initiative (EU Cyber Direct) from 2018-2022 secured significant funding and shaped EU engagement on cyber diplomacy worldwide. He has coordinated numerous EU Cyber Consultations with countries including Brazil, China, India, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, demonstrating extensive international collaboration. Actively engaged in multilateral cyber processes at the United Nations, Dr. Pawlak also serves as a Visiting Scholar at Carnegie Europe. His previous affiliations include the European Parliamentary Research Service, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and the Centre for European Policy Studies, reflecting his established position in both academic and policy circles.
