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Philip Cowleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• British Politics
• Parliamentary Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Cowley is a Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, joining in 2016 after roles at the University of Nottingham and Hull. His expertise spans British political elites, elections, parliamentary studies, and representation. Educated at Brunel (BSc) and Hull (MA), Cowley has held leadership roles in academic groups like the PSA’s Elections, Public Opinion and Parties specialist group. He is a prolific author, with notable works including Revolts and Rebellions (awarded the PSA’s WJM Mackenzie Prize) and co-edited volumes on British politics. His research has been funded by the ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Nuffield Foundation. Prof. Cowley’s media contributions include regular columns for House magazine and appearances on BBC radio/TV. His teaching focuses on parliamentary studies, British politics, and political internships. Awards include the Richard Rose Prize and PSA’s Innovation in Teaching Award (2013). His recent work addresses legislative dissent, electoral behavior, and regional political representation. Teaching: Courses include POL373 Parliamentary Studies, POL243 British Politics Grants: ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, Nuffield Foundation grants for parliamentary and electoral research Media: Columns in major UK outlets and BBC appearances His 15 most recent articles reflect trends in legislative behavior analysis, electoral dynamics, and institutional studies. Prof. Cowley actively supervises PhD students in political participation and behavior research.

Ewa Zelaznaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• EU International Investment Policy
• EU External Relations Law
• International Trade Agreements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ewa Zelazna is a Lecturer at Leicester Law School, University of Leicester, since September 2017. She previously served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution. Her academic career includes roles as Senior Tutor at Leicester Law School and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She co-leads the Law Peer Support Network alongside Lauren Shellard. Educationally, Zelazna earned her BA (Hons) in Economics and Law, followed by an LLM in International Commercial Law (awarded the Felicidad Martinez Purrinos Memorial Prize) from the University of Leicester. She completed her PhD in 2018 with a thesis evaluating the EU’s International Investment Policy. Professional experience includes a traineeship at the Chambers of Judge Christopher Vajda (Court of Justice of the European Union), participation in the International Academy for Arbitration Law in Paris, and roles as a Research Assistant at the Investment Treaty Forum (British Institute of International and Comparative Law). Her research focuses on EU external relations law, investor-state dispute resolution, transparency in arbitration, and Brexit-related legal dynamics. Notable works analyze jurisdictional conflicts between EU courts and international tribunals, post-Brexit legal frameworks, and the institutional evolution of EU investment policy. Awards: Felicidad Martinez Purrinos Memorial Prize (LLM) Key Research Trends: EU external competence, judicial dialogue with international courts, ISDS reforms, and transparency in arbitration. Her teaching contributions emphasize international commercial law and EU external policy. Grants and supervision details are not explicitly listed, but her involvement in peer support networks highlights her commitment to academic community-building.

Anna Arstein-Kerslakeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Rights
• Disability Rights
• Gender Justice
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Arstein-Kerslake is an Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Law School, specializing in human rights, disability rights, and gender justice. She leads research projects applying human rights frameworks to legal systems and founded the international Disability Human Rights Research Network. Her interdisciplinary work bridges law, policy reform, and community engagement. Her research examines legal capacity reform, disability rights enforcement, and inclusive policy development. Key focus areas include human rights frameworks, disability justice systems, and gender equity in legal structures. Themes across publications include legal personhood, mental health law reform, supported decision-making mechanisms, and implementation of UN Convention rights. Her work consistently advances inclusive jurisprudence through empirical and theoretical approaches. She founded the Disability Human Rights Clinic and NDIS Disability Benefits Clinic to translate research into practice.

Zachary Greeneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Politics
• Intra-Party Politics
• Legislative Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zachary Greene is a Reader (Associate Professor) in the Department of Government and Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. He joined the faculty in 2015 as a Chancellor's Fellow, following post-doctoral research at the University of Mannheim's SFB 884 'Political Economy of Reforms' (2012–2015). He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Iowa (2012). His research focuses on intra-party politics, electoral strategies, legislative behavior, and public policy, with a particular emphasis on European democracies. Key areas include the impact of intra-party dynamics on policy decisions, coalition governance, and the role of parties in shaping political agendas. He leads projects such as the EUINACTION initiative (examining EU policy action in crises) and co-developed the ParlEE dataset analyzing parliamentary discourse across 28 EU legislatures. Greene has authored over 24 peer-reviewed articles, including works on coalition compromise, Adam Smith's influence in parliamentary discourse, and Scottish independence movements. His research has been recognized with awards, including the British Journal of Politics and International Relations Best Paper Award (2021). He is actively engaged in policy outreach, workshops, and serves as a guest editor for journals. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Comparative Politics from the University of Iowa, a Master's in Political Science, and a Bachelor's in Political Science.

• Human Rights
• International Law
• Political Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Russell Solomon is a Lecturer in the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS). He focuses on teaching and research in areas such as human rights, international law, and socio-legal studies, with particular emphasis on Australia's engagement with global human rights frameworks and the implications of Brexit on the European Union and UK governance. His work explores institutional avoidance of economic and social rights, rights-based policymaking, and the role of NGOs in promoting human rights agendas. Russell's research spans post-Brexit legal and political dynamics, EU juridification, and the domestic translation of international rights into Australian policy. He has authored a book analyzing Australia's approach to economic and social rights and contributes to projects examining the socio-legal dimensions of human rights legislation, including Victoria's Charter of Rights. He is actively involved in professional networks such as the Human Rights Network (Federation of Community Legal Centres Inc.) and the International Political Science Association. His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles and book chapters addressing topics like housing rights, devolution in the UK, and the interplay between international law and domestic policy. Russell is open to supervising research students in areas such as human security, global justice, and policy analysis.

Sharifah Sekalalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health Law
• Human Rights
• International Law and Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharifah Sekalala is a Professor and Director of EDI at the University of Warwick's School of Law, specializing in Global Health Law, Human Rights, and International Law and Development. She leads major funded projects including Wellcome and ESRC initiatives on health data justice and digital health governance in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her work integrates human rights frameworks to address systemic inequalities in global health crises. Research interests focus on pandemic governance, health equity, and decolonizing global health frameworks. Notable contributions include advocating for feminist approaches in medical supply chains and reimagining pandemic treaties to prioritize equity and subsidiarity principles. Her Feminist Legal Prize (2024) recognizes groundbreaking scholarship on equitable supply chain frameworks during pandemics. Current grants include leadership on AI ethics in healthcare and health data governance across Canada, Germany, and the UK. Outputs span legal critiques of digital health commercialization, pandemic treaty negotiations, and anti-corruption measures in global health financing. She actively supervises doctoral candidates in Global Health Law and regularly contributes to policy dialogues on health equity through media engagements. Key Projects: Wellcome-funded health apps study in SSA, ESRC health data justice project Awards: Feminist Legal Prize 2024 Policy Impact: UN treaty negotiations advocacy, submissions to Global Fund reforms Media Engagement: Regular commentaries on health equity and pandemic governance Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law, public policy, and health systems to drive systemic change in global health inequities.

Chaloka Beyaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Treaty and Constitution Making
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chaloka Beyani is an Associate Professor of International Law at the LSE Law School and serves as Chair of the Advisory Board for the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, as well as a member of the Centre for Climate Change at LSE. He concurrently holds the role of United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons. With a D.Phil from the University of Oxford and LLB/LLM from the University of Zambia, he has extensive academic and diplomatic experience in treaty negotiation, constitutional drafting, and human rights advocacy. Education: D.Phil (Oxford), LLB/LLM (University of Zambia) Expertise: International Law, Human Rights, Climate Change Policy, Treaty/Constitution Making His research focuses on human rights frameworks for internally displaced persons, climate change impacts, and legal mechanisms for peacebuilding. He has advised UN agencies including OHCHR, UNHCR, and WHO, and played key roles in drafting the African Union Convention for Internally Displaced Persons (2009) and Kenya's 2010 Constitution. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation in post-conflict states and transitional governance. Professional Affiliations: Member of UK Foreign Secretary's Advisory Group on Human Rights, African Union Government Advisory Panel, and joint AU-EU Expert Group on Universal Jurisdiction.

Christian Powell Sundquistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Race Theory
• Technology and Inequality
• Evidence Law and Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Powell Sundquist is a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and an inaugural Faculty Affiliate with the University’s Social and Racial Determinants of Equity and Well-Being Cluster. He formerly served as Associate Dean of Faculty Research and Scholarship at Albany Law School, where he co-founded the Institute for Racial Justice Research and Advocacy. His interdisciplinary work bridges law, bioethics, and technology, focusing on racial inequality, evidence law, and criminal justice reform. Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (JD) and Carleton College (BA), Sundquist has held visiting roles, including as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Institute for Research on Poverty, collaborating with scholars in Law and Medical History & Bioethics departments. He currently chairs the American Association of Law Schools’ Minority Groups and Evidence sections. His research interests emphasize Critical Race Theory, technology’s role in perpetuating inequality, and evidence-based criminal justice reforms. Recent work explores pandemic-era policing, juror bias, and the ethical implications of big data in legal systems. His scholarship has been recognized by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and highlighted in The Champion magazine for its impact on racial justice advocacy. Key contributions include groundbreaking analyses of racial bias in jury systems, the intersection of genetics and legal policy, and educational equity frameworks. Sundquist’s interdisciplinary approach reflects collaborations across law, medicine, and social sciences, positioning him as a leader in addressing systemic inequities through legal innovation.

Michelle Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Refugee Law
• Human Rights
• Statelessness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michelle Foster is the Dean of the Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne. She holds the William Hearn Professorship of Law and previously directed the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, the world’s first university-based interdisciplinary centre addressing statelessness. Her research focuses on refugee law, human rights, and socio-economic rights, with significant policy impact globally. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences and Law, and awarded the Woodward Medal (2009) and Barbara Falk Award (2013) for her contributions to scholarship and teaching. Education: B.Com (Hons Class 1 & Medal) and LL.B from UNSW; LL.M and J.S.D from the University of Michigan. Leadership: Served as Associate Dean (Research & Training) at MLS (2014–2017) and established the Peter McMullin Centre in 2018. Global Engagement: Research Affiliate at Oxford’s Refugee Studies Centre and London’s Refugee Law Initiative. Her work bridges law and policy, advocating for marginalized groups through publications on statelessness, refugee protections, and racial discrimination in nationality laws. Over 20 years at MLS, she has championed legal education reforms and curriculum development, earning accolades for pedagogical excellence. Research outputs emphasize the intersection of socio-economic rights and refugee protection, with articles analyzing temporal thresholds in asylum claims, legal frameworks for statelessness, and climate-driven displacement. Her work highlights systemic gaps in international law’s response to modern challenges like climate migration and discriminatory citizenship policies. Awards: Woodward Medal (2009), Barbara Falk Award (2013), Fellowship in Australian Academies of Law & Social Sciences. Advising and grants include ARC-funded research and philanthropic support. She leads MLS’s strategic direction while maintaining affiliations with global research networks.

Fréderic Varoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Policy Analysis
• Policy Evaluation
• Public Sector Reforms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fréderic Varone is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva, specializing in public policy analysis, comparative administration, and political science. He holds a Master's in Economics and a PhD in Political Science, with prior positions at the University of Louvain and visiting scholar roles at UC Berkeley. His research focuses on policy evaluation, interest group dynamics, and federal governance, particularly in transboundary contexts like Greater Geneva. He has served on the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Research Council from 2009–2016. Varone's teaching and research emphasize public policy analysis, with key projects exploring AI in administrative practices, EU citizenship dynamics, and politicians' perception of public opinion. His work bridges theoretical policy frameworks with real-world governance challenges, including pandemic responses and cross-border cooperation. He has authored/co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2006, focusing on topics like policy implementation gaps, elite perception accuracy, and regulatory networks. His recent publications address AI governance, federalism in crises, and comparative public health advisory systems. Varone co-directs multiple PhD theses, mentoring students on topics ranging from green public procurement to corporate political activity. His research has contributed to understanding Swiss federal administration, judicial systems, and the interplay between direct democracy and policy outcomes. Varone's interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, public administration, and comparative policy analysis, making him a leading voice in European public policy scholarship.

• International Children's Rights Law
• Youth Justice
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ursula Kilkelly is a Professor of Law and Vice President for Global Engagement at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Her expertise lies in international children's rights law and youth justice, with over 20 years of academic, advocacy, and policy work globally. She has held prestigious roles, including the Honorary Rotating Chair in the Enforcement of Children's Rights at Leiden University (2022–2023). Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Master of Laws (LLM) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Chartered Director (C Dir) Research Interests: Ursula focuses on advancing children's rights across legal systems, particularly in detention facilities, youth justice reform, and international standards. Her work integrates advocacy with academic rigor, emphasizing child-friendly justice systems and policy implementation. She has authored/co-authored over a dozen books and 100 articles, including Advancing Children's Rights in Detention (2021) and National Human Rights Institutions for Children (2021). Publications Trends: Her recent work explores legal frameworks for child protection during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts on child justice), procedural justice in policing, and the role of arts in rights advocacy. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to youth justice and policy reform. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the School of Law at UCC, Oberstown Children’s Detention Campus (Ireland), and international organizations like the Council of Europe and UNICEF. She co-edits the journal Youth Justice and advises governments on rights-based policy design.

Zoe Tongueمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Abortion
• Reproductive Rights
• International Human Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Zoe Tongue is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds’ School of Law, joining in 2022. She holds a PhD from Durham University (2023), an LLM from the University of Warwick, and an LLB from Durham with a study year at the University of Western Australia. Previously, she worked as a part-time tutor at Durham and a research assistant for the Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law, earning an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on abortion law, reproductive justice, feminist legal theory, and international human rights. Her PhD advanced a human rights framework for abortion access through feminist moral philosophy. Current projects include creative legal research methods (e.g., science fiction writing) and collaborations with visual artists, such as the 2024 East Street Arts exhibition exploring reproductive health through art. She has presented widely at venues like the Society of Legal Scholars and the European Conference on the Philosophy of Medicine. Her work intersects law with pop culture, analyzing science fiction narratives (e.g., The Witcher ) to critique reproductive rights. She advocates for decriminalizing abortion, addressing obstetric violence, and expanding access to telemedical abortion services. Grants include funding for the Leeds Creative Labs partnership, blending art and activism. Professional affiliations include the Centre for Law and Social Justice at Leeds. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with bioethics, disability justice, and creative expression, shaping both academic and public discourse on reproductive rights.

Catrina Denvirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Access to Justice
• Artificial Intelligence in Law
• Legal Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Catrina Denvir is a leading academic in Business Law & Taxation at Monash Business School, Monash University, specializing in the intersection of law, technology, and access to justice. She joined Monash from Ulster University where she directed the Legal Innovation Centre, and maintains active research leadership through Impact Labs. Her educational background includes a PhD in Law from University College London (2014), BA (Hons) in Law from University of Cambridge (2008), BPPM (Hons) in Public Policy & Management from University of Melbourne (2006), and BA in Political Science from University of Melbourne (2004). Denvir's research focuses on technological innovation in legal service delivery , artificial intelligence in law , and access to justice , employing advanced methodologies including virtual avatar studies, large-scale legal need surveys, and multilevel statistical modeling. Her work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and quality education. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on online court systems , legal aid sustainability , and pricing transparency in legal services , with notable 2025 work on court accessibility measurement and 2023 analyses of Victorian legal pricing practices. Dean's Award - Excellence in Research - Early Career Researcher (2019) Dean's PRME Research Excellence Award (2020) Monash Business School's Dean’s List (2024) Denvir actively supervises PhD students and leads significant research projects including the Exploring Barriers to Costs Disclosure Compliance study for the Victorian Legal Services Board (2022-2023) and the We Are Legal Aid census analysis (2021). She maintains extensive consultancy engagements with organizations like the Legal Education Foundation, Money Advice Trust, and Civil Justice Council of England and Wales.

Eirik Holmøyvikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Norwegian Constitutional Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• International Human Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eirik Holmøyvik is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen, specializing in Norwegian and comparative constitutional law, international human rights, and legal history. His research focuses on the legal relationship between state powers, separation of powers, election law under the Norwegian Constitution and European Convention on Human Rights, judicial independence, and crisis regulation during the pandemic. Member of the Venice Commission (Council of Europe) since 2016, serving on its Bureau since 2024. Rapporteur on 33 Venice Commission opinions and 2 general election guidelines. Contributor to legal debates on parliamentary control, executive accountability, and rule of law erosion. His recent work examines electoral dispute resolution, constitutional reforms, and the legal frameworks for democratic elections. He has advised governments on pandemic-related legislation and co-authored books on crisis regulation and constitutional evolution. Holmøyvik also participates in public discourse through media appearances and policy discussions, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and constitutional safeguards. Research Trends: His publications bridge constitutional theory with practical governance challenges, including pandemic laws, electoral systems, and European legal integration. Topics often intersect with international obligations, judicial self-governance, and historical constitutional developments.

• Environmental Law
• Spatial Planning
• Marine Spatial Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sigrid Eskeland Schütz serves as Dean and Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen (UiB), where she has maintained a continuous academic career with the exception of a brief period as a Deputy Judge in Stord. She has held significant administrative roles including two terms on the Faculty Board and participation in the central Equality Committee. Her expertise is widely recognized through membership on expert committees such as the Environmental Toxins Committee, NOU 2010:9, and the Nuclear Power Committee, as well as her position as deputy chair of the Appeals Board for Environmental Information. Professor Schütz's research focuses on environmental law, spatial planning, and related procedural requirements, with particular emphasis on offshore wind development and marine spatial planning. Her scholarly work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical environmental governance challenges, examining how legal frameworks can effectively balance competing interests in marine spaces. She has led numerous interdisciplinary and international research projects related to sustainability, climate change, land use, and offshore renewable energy development. Her extensive publication record from 2005-2025 demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving environmental regulatory challenges, particularly in marine contexts. Recent work shows increasing focus on climate litigation, offshore wind permitting processes, and the Førdefjorden case, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary environmental legal issues through rigorous scholarship that informs practical policy implementation. As an educator, Professor Schütz teaches in both PhD and master's programs at UIB, supervises graduate students, and contributes to various continuing education initiatives. Her commitment to knowledge dissemination extends beyond academia through active communication with authorities, students, businesses, and administration on topics related to her research expertise.