John O. McGinnis is a Professor of Law at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law . His scholarship focuses on Constitutional Law , Originalism , Administrative Law , and Technological Impact on Legal Services . Constitutional Law Originalism Administrative Law Antitrust Regulation International Trade McGinnis' research explores originalist interpretation through works like Original Methods Originalism and What is Original Public Meaning? . He analyzes institutional dynamics in Presidential Polarization and Agencies' Unsound Discretion , emphasizing rule of law principles. His technology-related work includes The Great Disruption: Machine Intelligence in Legal Services and Accelerating AI . Recent publications examine crypto paradoxes ( Two Paradoxes of Crypto ) and antitrust frameworks ( A Remedy-Centered Approach to Antitrust ). His SSRN rankings reflect significant scholarly impact, with 56 papers and over 30,000 downloads.
Mary Jo Wiggins is a Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law , where her work bridges Bankruptcy Law , Property Law , and Urban Planning . She explores the interplay between property innovations and foundational legal doctrines , with a focus on zoning laws , racial dynamics in suburbs , and debtor-creditor relationships . Recent research includes analyzing trends in single-family housing ownership and the implications for municipal zoning . Long-term interests span critical race theory , intersectionality , and statutory interpretation . Key publications address bankruptcy ethics , fraudulent transfers , and suburban racial divides , reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary legal scholarship. Her work often intersects with social justice and economic policy . Advising and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but her extensive publications suggest mentorship and funding contributions. She has also written on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy , highlighting her engagement with jurisprudential analysis .
Gregg Gilbert is a Distinguished Professor and Chairperson of Behavioral & Population Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. He maintains multiple senior scientist appointments across UAB's Schools of Public Health and Medicine in various centers including the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy, Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research and Education, and Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center. His work focuses on dental practice-based research networks, evidence-practice gaps in dentistry, clinical outcomes research, and interdisciplinary healthcare integration. Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1985) ORCID: 0000-0003-2017-625X Dr. Gilbert's research examines: Practice-based dental research methodologies Evidence-practice gaps in clinical dentistry Mental health and food insecurity screening in dental settings Dental treatment outcomes and survival analysis Clinical decision-making patterns International dental practice comparisons Recent publications analyze dental clinical practices across: Postoperative bleeding classification Root canal treatment patterns Bruxism management approaches Antibiotic prophylaxis decision-making Health risk assessment implementation Practice-based research infrastructure Scientific recognition includes James R. Rosen Endowed Chair of Dental Research (2023) His grants portfolio features projects with Yale-Mayo Clinic FDA CERSI (2021-2022) University of Texas Health Science Center (2021) Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (2020) NIDCR/NIH funding (2018) supporting dental clinical research and network infrastructure.
Karen Makuch is an Associate Professor in Environmental Law at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy (CEP) under the Faculty of Natural Sciences. She serves as the GECP Option Co-convener for the MSc Environmental Technology program, overseeing curriculum design, recruitment, and student development. She chairs the CEP Communications Committee and co-chairs the Mitigating Circumstances Committee, while also holding roles on College-wide panels including the Academic Misconduct and Student Appeals Panels. Affiliation: Centre for Environmental Policy Affiliation: Grantham Institute Affiliation: Sustainable Transitions Karen leads the Makuch Research Group, mentoring global PhD researchers in topics such as climate finance, environmental resilience, and water management. Her research spans environmental law, public interest environmental law, citizen science, and the environmental rights of children, with a focus on legal frameworks for sustainability and justice. She has supervised PhD theses funded by entities including the UKRI, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, and Mexican National Council of Science and Technology. Her recent publications (2020-2023) analyze procedural justice in greenhouse gas removal, citizen science applications, shale gas regulation, and behavioral strategies for energy sustainability. Key trends include interdisciplinary legal analysis, comparative policy studies, and justice-centered approaches to environmental governance. Karen contributes to external academic evaluation as a peer reviewer, external PhD examiner, and LLM External Examiner. She previously served as a Trustee and Chair of a Community-run Organisation's Board of Trustees.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Jacobs is a full Professor of Civil Law, Labor Law, and Civil Procedure Law at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. He has held this chair since April 1, 2005, after declining offers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (2007) and Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (2011). Previously, he served as Vice President of Bucerius Law School from October 2015 to September 2016 and currently holds the position of Vice President of the German Association of Labor Courts (DArbGV) since October 2020. Born in Wiesbaden (1965) Studied law at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (First State Exam 1992, Second State Exam 1996) Research assistant at Mainz (1993-1999) and Prof. Horst Konzen's chair (1999-2004) Managed the 'School of German Law' in Kraków (1997-2003) and co-directed a European graduate program (2002-2003) Research & Leadership: Specializes in German/European labor law (particularly collective labor law) and civil procedural law. Organizes comparative law conferences with Japan and the University of Hamburg since 2017. Serves on editorial boards of Zeitschrift für Arbeitsrecht (ZfA) , Neue Zeitschrift für Arbeitsrecht (NZA) , and other labor law publications. Holds a venia legendi (habilitation) in 2004 for work on 'Der Gegenstand des Feststellungsverfahrens' . Advising & Grants: Mentored over 30 PhD candidates. His chair collaborates with institutions like the German-Japanese Society for Labor Law (DJGA), Hamburger Verein für Arbeitsrecht e.V., and EIAS - European and International Labor and Social Law. He is a Trust Professor for the Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (Hamburg regional group) since March 2015. Recent Activities: Delivered lectures on pandemic impacts on labor law during a 2023 symposium in Tokyo. Organized annual events like the ZAAR (Center for Labor Relations and Labor Law) conference since 2010 and EIAS seminars on European labor law. Engaged in constitutional complaints (e.g., Art. 3 GG challenge) and European Court of Justice cases. Awards: 2014 - Preis für hervorragende Lehre (Bucerius Alumni e.V.) 2017 - Professor des Jahres (UNICUM-Stiftung, Wirtschaftswissenschaften/Jura)
Dr Elizabeth Craig is an Associate Professor in the School of Law, Politics and Sociology at the University of Sussex , where she has served as Senior Lecturer since 2014 and previously since 2003. Her roles include staff welfare, development and empowerment lead in law and founder and former steering group chair of the Minority Rights Solidarity Network . She has held significant administrative positions including Director of Teaching and Learning , Deputy Chair of the UG Exam Board , and Convenor of the LLM International Human Rights Law program. Education: PhD from Queen's University Belfast (2006) LLM (by research) from the University of Sheffield (2000) BA in Law with German from the University of Sheffield (1997) PGCertHE from the University of Sussex (2006) Her research focuses on Minority Rights Law with particular emphasis on Cultural Identity , Language Rights , and Post-Conflict Justice . She is currently developing a book critiquing the European minority rights system and exploring a new paradigm, while conducting archival research on League of Nations petitions procedures . Her work spans International Law , Human Rights , and Legal Education . She has published extensively on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities , including studies on Western Balkan implementation , UK cultural identity , and Northern Ireland . Her publications show trends in Legal Standardization , Compliance Mechanisms , and Post-Conflict Legal Systems . Dr Craig supervises PhD students in areas including Culture and Identity Rights , Religious Freedom , and International Minority Law . Current supervisees include Abdulaziz MM Alharbi (Saudi Legal Reforms) and Moheb Mudessir (Afghanistan Minority Rights). She has taught at Sussex for over two decades, with current modules including Human Rights I , Understanding Law and Law, Justice and Inequality , and Indigenous and Minority Rights . Her teaching emphasizes Human Rights Law , Legal Equity , and Discrimination .
Professor Jodi S. Balsam is a Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School and a nationally recognized expert in Sports Law. Her extensive teaching portfolio includes courses at Brooklyn Law School, NYU School of Law, and international institutions. She founded the Sports Law Externship Course and previously directed the law school's externship program. Her professional background includes roles as Counsel for Operations and Litigation at the National Football League (NFL) and litigation work at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. Education: J.D., New York University School of Law B.A., Yale University Her research focuses on antitrust challenges in sports, athlete rights, sports gambling integrity, league governance, and trademark law. She frequently publishes in academic journals and contributes to media outlets like ESPN and the Wall Street Journal. She serves as an arbitrator for NCAA infractions cases and as a neutral for FAIR Sports in commercial disputes involving athlete NIL rights. Professor Balsam maintains active engagement in academic service, advising the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society and contributing to editorial boards of Law360 Sports & Betting and LawInSport. Her scholarship consistently addresses evolving legal frameworks in sports, particularly concerning athlete compensation and regulatory challenges.
Annetine C. Gelijns is Professor and System Chair in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam and an LLM from the Universities of Leyden and Utrecht, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background in medicine and health law. Her office is located at the Icahn (East) Building, 2nd Floor, Room L2-46, 1425 Madison Ave, New York, NY. Her research focuses on health policy, clinical trials in cardiac surgery, surgical outcomes, and cardiovascular health services research . She has led or contributed to major multicenter trials evaluating the effectiveness of surgical and transcatheter interventions for valvular heart disease. Her work emphasizes rigorous trial design, patient-centered outcomes, and translating research into clinical practice. The recent publications highlight her leadership in designing randomized trials in cardiac surgery, particularly comparing redo surgical aortic valve replacement with transcatheter approaches. These studies reflect trends in evidence-based cardiovascular care, aging populations, and interventional innovation . Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (1994) International Fellow, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences (1987) The Querido-Award for promising young public health investigator (1987) Dr. Gelijns has played a key role in advising research teams and securing federal and foundation funding for large-scale clinical trials. She is affiliated with major research initiatives within the Mount Sinai Health System focused on improving population health through data-driven policy and clinical innovation. She contributes to national discussions on trial methodology and health technology assessment. While specific advisees are not listed, her senior role suggests mentorship of junior faculty and researchers in clinical epidemiology and trial design. She is actively involved in research governance and ethical oversight, consistent with Mount Sinai’s emphasis on transparency, conflict of interest management, and research integrity. Her collaborations span cardiology, surgery, biostatistics, and public health, reflecting a highly interdisciplinary approach.
Tarkan Jäger is a Deputy First Senior Physician at the University Hospital Salzburg , affiliated with the Department of Surgery . With Clinical Associate Professor academic credentials, his work focuses on colorectal surgery , peritoneal surface malignancies , and oncological surgical precision . Active in international multicenter studies through the ISSPP PIPAC database (2020-2024) Key research themes include rectal cancer , total mesorectal excision , and peritoneal metastasis His 2025 publications demonstrate ongoing clinical research in body composition analysis for cancer outcomes and ileocecal valve preservation techniques. Recent activities include organizing surgical workshops like the ACP Grundkurs and STAR Course on Peritoneectomy & HIPEC. Scientific recognition includes: Paracelsus Wissenschaftspreis in Bronze (2014) and Silber (2015) Three poster awards from surgical societies (2013) He actively participates in colorectal cancer conferences and serves on scientific advisory committees , demonstrating significant contributions to surgical oncology through both clinical practice and academic research.
Prof. Dr. Angelina Stanojoska is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Kicevo, affiliated with St. Kliment Ohridski University. Her career spans roles as a researcher, educator, and author in criminology, victimology, and migration studies. PhD in Security Studies (Faculty of Security, Skopje, 2014) MSc in Criminology and Criminology (Faculty of Security, Skopje, 2011) BSc in Criminology (Police Academy, Skopje, 2008) Her research focuses on human trafficking, organized crime, gender-related criminality, and migration crises. She has published extensively on these topics, often collaborating with scholars like Julija Jurtoska and Blagojce Petrevski. Recent works include analyses of EU asylum policies and Macedonian legal frameworks. Key publication trends include interdisciplinary studies of migration and crime, gender dynamics in criminal behavior, and comparative penal systems. She explores intersections between terrorism, organized crime, and post-conflict justice. Scientific awards and affiliations: Erasmus Mundus Basileus Scholarship (2016) Max Planck Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018) European Society of Criminology stipends (2015, 2018, 2019) Best Paper Competition winner at UNODC (2019) As Associate Editor of the Journal of Liberty and International Affairs , she contributes to academic discourse. She reviews for European Journal of Criminology and participates in international conferences like EUROCRIM and INTERCRIM. Her work bridges theory (e.g., Agnew’s General Strain Theory) with practical security challenges, emphasizing policy reforms and institutional cooperation in combating crime.
Felix Peerboom is a Lecturer and PhD Candidate at Maastricht University's Faculty of Law, Department of European Law, where he has been actively contributing since 2019. He is affiliated with the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL) and the Jean Monnet Chair EU Migration Law and Governance (MILE), and serves on the Case Law Editorial Team of the International Journal of Refugee Law. LL.B. in European Law School, Maastricht University (2017) LL.M. in International Law, Maastricht University, cum laude (2019) Exchange Semester, McGill University, Montreal (2018) His research centers on international refugee law, European migration and asylum law, with a particular emphasis on the instrumentalization of migration and the interplay between border security and individual rights. His expertise includes EU emergency law, due process in asylum procedures, and the legal implications of 'weaponized' migration. Felix's publications from 2019 to 2024 reflect a consistent and growing scholarly engagement with pressing issues in EU migration governance. His work frequently examines the tension between state security and human rights, particularly in the context of asylum crises and emergency responses. He contributes to both academic journals and high-impact policy platforms such as Verfassungsblog and EJIL: Talk, indicating a strong public and interdisciplinary reach. Felix has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. He teaches courses in international and EU law and participates in academic leadership through his role in the MCEL and MILE management teams. While no formal advisees are listed, his role as a doctoral candidate and lecturer suggests active mentorship within the academic community. There is no mention of specific research grants, but his affiliations suggest institutional support. Felix is involved with the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL) and the Jean Monnet Chair EU Migration Law and Governance (MILE), contributing to research, management, and editorial activities within these centers focused on EU law and migration governance.
Diego P. Fernández Arroyo is a Full Professor at Sciences Po's Law School, where he has taught since 2010. He directs the LLM in Transnational Arbitration & Dispute Settlement and the Concours d'Arbitrage International de Paris. A doctor honoris causa from the University of Athens, he is also an honorary professor at Buenos Aires and Córdoba Universities and served as Global Professor at New York University (2013-2015). Current affiliations: Sciences Po Law School, Global Professor at NYU (Paris) Past roles: Professor at Complutense University (Madrid), University of Salamanca, National University of Littoral His research focuses on Private International Law , International Arbitration , and Global Governance . He emphasizes comparative legal analysis, particularly of Latin American systems, and explores tensions between party autonomy and state interests in transnational disputes. Scientific awards include the Anthony Mainguené Prize . He actively participates in international moot court competitions, directs research programs like PILAGG, and serves on boards such as the Hague Academy of International Law and the Arbitration Academy (Paris). His recent publications address arbitration legitimacy, soft law integration, and climate change implications in investment disputes.
Aleksey Polunchenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Binghamton University . His research focuses on mathematical statistics , particularly sequential change-point detection with applications in financial surveillance, anomaly detection, and statistical process control. He has made significant contributions to the analysis of the Shiryaev-Roberts procedure and related methods, including their asymptotic properties, robustness, and performance evaluation. Education : PhD, University of Southern California His recent publications explore the quasi-stationary distributions , first exit times , and asymptotic optimality of change-point detection algorithms, with applications in real-time financial monitoring and cybersecurity. While no scientific awards are listed, his work has been cited in multi-sensor systems and distributed detection frameworks. Email : aleksey@binghamton.edu
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kingreen is a full Professor and Chair of Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Regensburg . He is a leading expert in German constitutional, administrative, and health law, with a strong focus on statutory health insurance, hospital financing reform, and fundamental rights. Education: Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Regensburg Habilitation in Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law Staatsexamen (German First and Second State Law Examinations) His research interests span Public Law , Social Law , Health Law , Constitutional Law , Fundamental Rights , and Police and Regulatory Law . He is renowned for his authoritative commentaries on the German Social Code (SGB V), his co-authorship of the seminal textbook "Grundrechte. Staatsrecht II" (now in its 40th edition), and his leadership in major health law reforms. His work on the legal aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including co-editing the "Handbook of Infection Control Law," has been particularly influential. The recent publications reflect a sustained and dominant focus on health law reform , constitutional interpretation , and public administration . His work consistently addresses the intersection of legal doctrine, social policy, and practical governance, particularly in the areas of healthcare financing, drug pricing, and the integration of ambulatory and inpatient care. He is a prolific scholar, contributing both comprehensive legal commentaries and timely analyses of current constitutional debates. Scientific Awards and Honors: Elected as a full member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Section II: Law, Social and Economic Sciences) in 2025. Repeatedly awarded for excellence in teaching, recognized as having the "Best Teaching Course" at the Faculty of Law of the University of Regensburg on multiple occasions (e.g., Winter 2023/24, Summer 2020). Advising and Grants: Prof. Kingreen has supervised several doctoral candidates, including Edoardo D'Alfonso Masarié and Anna Käsbauer , both of whom received prestigious awards for their dissertations. He has been the principal investigator for significant research projects, including a DFG-funded project on health data protection law, which was granted an extension due to its success. His expertise is in high demand for public policy, and he has served on numerous high-level government commissions, such as the Government Commission for Modern and Needs-Based Hospital Care and the Commission for the Evaluation of the Infection Protection Act, where his work has directly informed national legislation like the Hospital Care Improvement Act (KHVVG). Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: He leads the Chair of Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law at the University of Regensburg. He has collaborated extensively with Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kühling on research projects concerning health data protection and the reform of the dual health insurance system. He also co-organizes annual seminars on constitutional, health, and European law with colleagues from the University of Erlangen.
Michael K. Addo is a Professor of Law and Director of the London Law Programme at the University of Notre Dame. He joined the institution in 2017 from the University of Exeter, where he held leadership roles in academic administration. His expertise lies in international human rights law and the intersection of business policies with human rights. Addo holds degrees from the University of Ghana, the Ghana Law School, and the University of Essex, and is a member of the Ghana Bar. He has extensive experience supervising postgraduate research, reviewing research funding applications, and serving as an external examiner for doctoral theses globally. Professionally, Addo has been deeply involved in United Nations initiatives, notably as a member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (2011–2018), where he contributed to policy papers, thematic reports, and guidance for governments, corporations, and advocacy groups. He also chaired the UN Special Procedure Mandate Holders’ Coordination Committee (2015–2016). His academic leadership includes directing the Notre Dame London Law Programme, celebrating 50 years of teaching U.S., U.K., EU, and international/comparative laws in 2018. His research focuses on transnational corporate responsibility, cultural diversity in human rights frameworks, and global governance. He has authored or edited numerous books and peer-reviewed articles on these themes, including landmark works like THE LEGAL NATURE OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS (2010) and INTERNATIONAL LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS (2006). Addo also serves as General Editor of the Library of Essays on Globalization and the Law , overseeing volumes on topics like global crime, intellectual property, and investment law. His contributions extend to policy coherence for sustainable development, as seen in reports for the UN Human Rights Council and General Assembly. He actively engages with emerging issues like measuring compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and has conducted field missions in countries like Brazil and Azerbaijan to assess corporate human rights practices.
