Andrew Myers is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University , focusing on Programming Languages , Computer Security , and Distributed Systems . He is an ACM Fellow and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for ACM Transactions on Programming Languages and Systems (TOPLAS). His professional roles include program chair or co-chair for conferences such as ACM POPL 2018 , ACM CCS 2016 , and POST 2014 . His research bridges formal methods with practical language design , as evidenced by projects like the Condorcet Internet Voting System and the Viaduct compiler . Contributions span security protocols , concurrent programming , and hardware design languages . 2023 : Universally Composable Security for Program Partitioning 2022 : A Flexible Type System for Fearless Concurrency, PDL: A High-Level Hardware Design Language 2021 : Viaduct compiler for secure distributed programs 2020 : Handling Bidirectional Control Flow 2018 : MixT consistency language, Covert Channel-Free Hardware Scientific recognition includes Best Paper Awards at POPL 1999 , SOSP 2001 , SOSP 2007 , CIDR 2013 , PLDI 2013 , and PLDI 2015 . Professional service includes conference organization (e.g., ACM POPL 2018 Program Chair , Steering Committee roles in PriSC and PLDI). Myers maintains active open-source projects like civs (Condorcet Internet Voting System) and Viaduct , reflecting his commitment to secure, verifiable systems and language-driven solutions .
Dr. Alex J. Moffett-Bateau is an Associate Professor of Political Science at John Jay College, City University of New York (CUNY), with a research focus on Black feminist political science and extra-systemic politics. They hold a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago and a BA in Political Science and African American Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Moffett-Bateau now resides in New York City and maintains an active presence in both academic and public discourse. Dr. Moffett-Bateau's research centers on redefining what counts as political, particularly examining how Black women living below the poverty line engage politically within constrained environments. Their work explores how spatial and governmental realities impact political imagination and citizenship development, arguing that violent, isolated environments function to limit democratic participation. They teach courses including Race and Politics, Race and the Law, Gender and the Law, Introduction to Qualitative Methods, and Senior Research Course. Dr. Moffett-Bateau's scholarly output reveals consistent focus on Black women's political experiences, with their 2024 book Redefining the Political: Black Women Living Below the Poverty Line in Chicago, Black Feminism, and the Politics of Everyday Life winning the 2025 Anna Julia Cooper Outstanding Publication award. Their research spans multiple disciplines including political science, gender studies, urban studies, and critical race theory, with particular attention to how race, class, gender, and geography intersect to create structural vulnerability. 2025 Anna Julia Cooper Outstanding Publication award 2024 Book Publication Award from John Jay College 2024 Rodney Higgins Best Faculty Paper Award 2023-2024 BRES Research Faculty Fellowship 2021 Institute for Civically Engaged Research Multiple CUNY Research Awards (2015-2020) As a political knowledge worker focused on Black feminist, abolitionist, and disability justice political education, Dr. Moffett-Bateau actively engages with media outlets including The Guardian, Urban Affairs Forum, and various podcasts and television appearances. Their work intentionally uses accessible language to help communities understand how politics relates to everyday life, emphasizing that imagination combined with politics can enable transformative socio-political engagement toward justice and wellbeing.
Santiago Ruiz Chasco is an active sociology scholar specializing in urban studies, social inequality, and critical criminology at the University of Seville. His academic career centers on examining the complex relationships between spatial organization, social hierarchies, and security discourses in urban contexts, particularly in Spanish cities like Madrid. His research interests focus on: Urban sociology and spatial inequality Critical analysis of citizen insecurity discourse Territorial stigmatization of marginalized communities Police practices and social control Marxist theoretical frameworks applied to contemporary urban issues Sociological discourse analysis methodologies Dr. Ruiz Chasco's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a particular emphasis on comparative neighborhood studies. His work frequently examines contrasting urban spaces like Madrid's Salamanca and Lavapiés neighborhoods to reveal how social inequalities become embedded in spatial organization and security discourse. His research shows a methodological commitment to qualitative approaches that integrate historical, structural, and discourse-based analyses. As a scholar, Ruiz Chasco contributes to critical perspectives on urban social issues, challenging conventional security narratives and revealing how discourses of citizen insecurity often mask deeper social inequalities. His work with the DSYDEA research group continues to advance understanding of social domination and inequality in Andalusian contexts.
Randall D. Eliason serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University Law School, bringing extensive practical experience from 12 years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia where he specialized in white collar crime and led the Public Corruption/Government Fraud section. He remains an active legal commentator appearing on major networks including PBS Frontline, CNN, and MSNBC. His educational credentials include: BA from the University of North Dakota JD from Harvard University Professor Eliason's scholarly focus centers on white collar crime and federal criminal law , with deep expertise in corporate crime prosecution and government fraud cases. His contributions extend through the Washington Post as a contributing columnist and his widely recognized legal blog Sidebars , which the ABA Journal ranked among the top 100 legal blogs for its analysis of federal criminal law developments. His professional accolades encompass: Three-time recipient of the Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award voted by graduating classes Formal commendations from the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI, and Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department National recognition for legal commentary and scholarship Academic leadership includes: Current instruction of white collar crime courses at GW Law Prior teaching appointments at American University Washington College of Law and Georgetown University Law Center Supervision of eleven Assistant U.S. Attorneys during his tenure as Chief of the Public Corruption/Government Fraud section
Aaron-Andrew P. Bruhl serves as the Rita Anne Rollins Professor of Law and Kelly Professor for Excellence in Teaching at William & Mary Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. A leading scholar in statutory interpretation, federal courts, and the legislative process, his research has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and published in top-tier law journals. Bruhl earned his B.A. summa cum laude in philosophy, politics, and economics from Pomona College, a master’s degree in political theory from the University of Cambridge, and his J.D. from Yale Law School where he served as book reviews editor for the Yale Law Journal. His research centers on statutory interpretation , federal courts , and legislative dynamics , with emphasis on how textualism reshapes judicial reasoning and appellate practice. As one of the nation’s ten most highly cited scholars in legislation and statutory interpretation, his work bridges academic rigor and practical legal impact. Recent publications analyze evolving interpretive methodologies, equity jurisprudence in appellate courts, and strategic litigation before the Supreme Court, reflecting trends toward interdisciplinary analysis of legal doctrine and institutional constraints. His distinguished accolades include: Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence Walter L. Williams, Jr., Teaching Award (voted by 2020 graduating class) John Marshall Award for character and service (2022) Emerson Prize for Distinguished Paper on Legislation Election to the American Law Institute (2014) Bruhl mentors students through demanding courses in legislation, civil procedure, administrative law, and federal courts, emphasizing critical analysis of legal doctrine and strategic client advocacy. His public engagement extends to media commentary for Politico and Bloomberg Law, and active discourse on Bluesky where he debates statutory interpretation with peers and practitioners.
Einer Elhauge is the Petrie Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Founding Director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics. He has been a faculty member at Harvard Law School since 1995 and holds the distinguished Carroll and Milton Petrie Professorship since 2005. Professor Elhauge received his A.B. from Harvard College in 1982 and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1986, where he graduated first in his class. His legal career includes prestigious clerkships with Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. on the Supreme Court, Judge William A. Norris on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and at the U.S. Solicitor General's Office. His research spans a broad range of legal fields including antitrust law , contracts , corporate law , health law policy , and statutory interpretation . Professor Elhauge has developed influential theories on statutory default rules, horizontal shareholding, and contractual duress, with his work frequently cited in academic literature and legal proceedings. His recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in antitrust scholarship, with his 2023 article on managerial objective functions addressing cutting-edge issues in corporate governance and competition policy. His textbook U.S. Antitrust Law and Economics remains a standard reference in the field, now in its fourth edition (2022). Modeling the Objective Function of Managers in the Presence of Overlapping Shareholding (2023) U.S. Antitrust Law and Economics (4th ed. 2022) Horizontal Shareholding (2016) Statutory Default Rules (2008) Professor Elhauge's scholarly contributions have earned him significant recognition, including his appointment as the Petrie Professor of Law. He previously served as Chairman of the Antitrust Advisory Committee to the Obama Campaign, connecting his academic expertise with practical policy development. His teaching portfolio includes Antitrust, Contracts, Corporations, Legislation, and Health Care Law, reflecting the breadth of his scholarly interests. Before joining Harvard, Professor Elhauge was a Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley from 1988 to 1995, and has held visiting positions at the University of Chicago Law School, Harvard Law School, and Yale Law School, establishing him as a prominent figure in legal academia with national influence.
Mattias Polborn is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Vanderbilt University and holds the distinguished position of Distinguished CESifo Affiliate within the CESifo Research Network. His academic career centers on the intersection of political processes and economic policy design. Professor Polborn's research spans three interconnected domains: Political Economy : Analyzing electoral competition, candidate positioning, and voter behavior through game-theoretic models Public Economics : Investigating tax policy, social insurance design, and the political economy of redistribution Industrial Organisation : Examining market structures, externalities, and strategic firm behavior His methodological approach combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis, particularly evident in structural studies of U.S. presidential elections and policy polarization. Recent work addresses pressing societal challenges including electoral gerrymandering, property rights institutions in developing economies, and the impact of media bias on democratic processes. Professor Polborn's scientific contributions are recognized through his Distinguished CESifo Affiliate status and extensive publication record in top economics venues. His research provides critical insights for policymakers addressing inequality, electoral reform, and institutional design in contemporary democracies. As a Vanderbilt faculty member, Professor Polborn actively supervises graduate students and maintains strong international collaborations through CESifo. His research program demonstrates sustained productivity across four decades, with working papers spanning from 1998 to 2020, reflecting continuous engagement with evolving political-economic challenges.
Laurent Grosclaude is a Lecturer at Université Toulouse Capitole, affiliated with the Business Law Center (CDA). His research focuses on corporate law, commercial regulations, and compliance frameworks, with expertise spanning international trade controls, governance structures, and sustainability reporting. His publications demonstrate deep engagement with evolving legal landscapes, including: Corporate decision-making reforms EU regulatory compliance (CSRD) Professional service regulations Trade sanction implementations Aviation industry legal challenges With over 50 publications since 1997, Grosclaude maintains active research output, including recent works in 2025 on dual-use exports and majority-based governance. His scholarship provides critical analysis for legal practitioners and policymakers navigating complex business regulations.
Alex Street is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carroll College, Helena. His academic career spans institutions in the US, Italy, and Germany, with previous postdoctoral research at the MPI-MMG. Dr. Street's educational background includes: BA from the University of Oxford MA in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley (2006) PhD in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley (December 2011) Dr. Street's research focuses on Comparative and American politics , with particular emphasis on political participation . His work explores how immigrants naturalize, how voters choose between candidates, how immigrants develop political party preferences, and how voter registration laws affect turnout. His dissertation, "Citizenship Begins at Home: How Families Shape Immigrant Incorporation," was honored for its contributions to the field. Dr. Street has conducted comparative research between German cities and regions to understand how contemporary democracies manage social diversity resulting from immigration. He has worked on several completed projects including: Immigration and political socialization (with Michael Jones-Correa and Chris Zepeda-Millán) Political institutions and the challenge of diversity (with Karen Schönwälder, Cihan Sinanoglu, and Daniel Volkert) Voters and representatives: how does immigrant background matter? (with Karen Schönwälder) Dr. Street has served as an expert witness in court cases on voting rights across several states. Since 2014, students in his Elections class have conducted the Carroll College Exit Poll every other year to understand voter priorities in Montana. His professional experience extends beyond traditional academia, having taught as a volunteer in prisons in California and New York.
Robert Cassanello serves as Associate Professor of History at the University of Central Florida, where his research centers on Jim Crow America, Civil Rights Movement, and Labor/Working-Class History. His interdisciplinary work bridges academic scholarship and public history through books, documentary films, and podcast series that explore racial and labor dynamics in the American South. Education: Ph.D. in History, Florida State University (2000) Research Focus: Dr. Cassanello examines how race, labor, and gender intersected in Southern public life during Jim Crow and Civil Rights eras, with particular attention to Florida's unique historical trajectory. His scholarship challenges traditional narratives through meticulous archival research and community-centered storytelling. Publication Themes: His 15+ year output reveals consistent focus on racial segregation's impact on public spaces, labor movement evolution, and Florida's constitutional development. Recent work shows increasing integration of digital media, with documentary films and podcasts making historical scholarship accessible to broader audiences while maintaining academic rigor. Award Recognition: His innovative public history projects have earned significant acclaim across multiple media formats. Suncoast Emmy Award for "The Committee" (2014) and nominations for "Filthy Dreamers" (2020) and "Marching Forward" (2021) Four Hampton Dunn Internet Awards for podcast series (2014-2019) Harry and Harriette Moore Award for "To Render Invisible" (2014) International Jury Award at Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (2014) UCF Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2012) Research Funding & Collaboration: Dr. Cassanello has secured substantial external funding while building cross-disciplinary partnerships that extend historical scholarship beyond academia. National Endowment for the Humanities: Extending the Reach Fellowship (2001-2002) Florida Humanities Council: Mini Grants (2011, 2013, 2018) UCF Internal Grants: Research Incentive Award (2017), Teaching Incentive Program (2013, 2018), Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2012) Creative Collaborations: Film projects with Dr. Lisa Mills; Digital exhibit with Jones High School Historical Society; H-Podcast network editorship Current initiatives include completing a book on Florida suffrage history and developing multimedia resources that document Orlando's African American educational heritage through community partnerships.
Jordan Ragusa is a Professor of Political Science at the College of Charleston with expertise in American and South Carolina politics, congressional behavior, elections, political parties, and statistical methods. His research bridges academic scholarship and public engagement through redistricting litigation work, media commentary, and collaborative student research projects. Ragusa's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Florida M.A. in Political Science, University of Florida B.S. in Secondary Education, Bowling Green State University His research program focuses on congressional repeals, South Carolina's role in presidential politics, and the dynamics of party behavior. In his book Congress in Reverse , Ragusa examines when and why Congress repeals legislation, demonstrating that repeals face unique constraints and are often driven by partisan motives rather than policy problems. His work on South Carolina politics, particularly in First in the South , argues for the state's underappreciated but pivotal role in presidential nomination contests due to its demographically clarifying electorate. Ragusa's publication record shows a consistent focus on American political institutions with increasing methodological sophistication. His recent work examines ideological polarization in repeal politics, congressional support for Trump, and the nationalization of special elections. His research demonstrates how party dynamics, electoral considerations, and ideological positioning shape legislative behavior across different eras of American politics. As an educator, Ragusa teaches courses on American politics, research methodology, and South Carolina's political landscape. He actively mentors students through the American Politics Research Team, which conducts exit polling and publishes research on contemporary political phenomena. His public scholarship includes expert testimony in redistricting cases, op-eds on local elections, and frequent media appearances discussing South Carolina and national politics. Ragusa co-founded the American Politics Research Team at the College of Charleston, which engages students in hands-on political research. The team has conducted exit polling during Charleston mayoral elections and produced publishable research on topics including the #NeverTrump movement and congressional behavior. Through this initiative, Ragusa provides students with valuable research experience while contributing to scholarly understanding of American politics.
Edwige CAMP is a Professor at the Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France (UPHF), within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of English Studies. She has served as a University Professor since 2010, having previously been a Maître de conférences (equivalent to Associate Professor) from 2000-2010 at the same institution (formerly known as University of Valenciennes and Hainaut-Cambresis). She is an elected member of the CRISS laboratory council and participates in research axes 3 and 4. Her educational background includes a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in English from Strasbourg II in 2008, a PhD in English Studies from Paris III in 1997, a Master's degree in Law from Aix-Marseille III in 1993, and a DEA in Contemporary British Civilization from Paris III in 1992. She also holds a diploma from the Institute of Political Studies of Aix-en-Provence. Professor CAMP specializes in Scottish political life, institutions, and public policies, with particular expertise in devolution processes, Scottish independence movements, constitutional politics within the UK framework, and the impact of Brexit on Scotland. Her research examines the evolution of Scottish political institutions since devolution, the Scottish National Party's strategies, and the complex interplay between Scottish identity and British unionism. She has extensively analyzed referendums, electoral behavior in Scotland, and the development of distinct Scottish policies in areas such as justice, education, and social welfare. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory focusing increasingly on post-referendum Scottish politics, the evolving relationship between Scotland and the UK following Brexit, and the changing nature of Scottish nationalism. While her earlier work concentrated on the establishment and functioning of devolved institutions, her more recent scholarship addresses contemporary challenges including fiscal autonomy, the impact of Brexit on devolution, and the SNP's evolving political strategies in the post-2014 referendum landscape. Professor CAMP is an active member of several academic societies including the CRECIB (Centre for Studies and Research in British Civilization), the SFEEC (French Society for Scottish Studies), and the SAES (Society of English Studies in Higher Education). She regularly contributes expert commentary to major media outlets including France Culture, France Inter, Radio Canada, France Info, RFI, and France 24, where she provides analysis on Scottish politics, Brexit, and UK constitutional issues. Her teaching responsibilities include British civilization and UK history for undergraduate programs in English Studies, International Business, and Law/AES-Language programs. She also teaches in the Master MEEF programs, covers the British market and European institutions in the International Business Negotiation Master's program, and leads seminars in various research Master's programs, particularly the HVCI Master's.
Robert G. Rodriguez is a Professor of Political Science in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts at East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce). He has served the institution since 2010, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and ultimately to his current rank, while also holding the position of Interim Associate Dean from 2023 to 2024. A first-generation college graduate with Argentine immigrant parents, Dr. Rodriguez champions student success through personalized attention and leverages the university's proximity to Dallas for experiential learning opportunities. His educational background includes: B.A. in Political Science, University of California-Irvine (1994) M.A. in Political Science, University of Kansas (1996) Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Kansas (2005) Dr. Rodriguez's research spans Latin American Politics , Eastern European Politics , and Politics and Sports , examining political phenomena through unconventional lenses like sports figures and historical events. His work bridges academic theory with real-world applications, particularly in minority voting behavior, international relations, and sports policy. He actively publishes in interdisciplinary journals and contributes book chapters exploring cultural-political intersections. His publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic threads: analyzing politics through sports (evident in boxing and tennis studies), regional political dynamics (especially Latino voting patterns and U.S.-Ukraine relations), and historical justice issues. This multidisciplinary approach positions his work at the intersection of political science, sports history, and ethnic studies. Dr. Rodriguez has received extensive recognition including: TAMUC Office of Latinx Engagement & Outreach Leadership Award (2022) Multiple All-Texas A&M System Teaching Excellence Awards (2011, 2012) TAMUC Distinguished Global Fellow Award (2017) Office of Hispanic Outreach Faculty of the Year Award (2011) Latino Staff and Faculty Association Leadership Certificate (2020) An innovative educator, Dr. Rodriguez designs distinctive courses like 'The Politics of Muhammad Ali' and 'Nazis in South America', incorporating guest authors and immersive learning experiences. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student-professor interaction in small-class settings, reflecting his belief that personalized mentorship drives academic success. He actively participates in faculty governance and student outreach initiatives focused on underrepresented communities.
