جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gemma O'Farrellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Intellectual Property
• Privacy Law
• Sports Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gemma O'Farrell serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, teaching EU Trade Mark and Design Law within the LL.M programme. She concurrently practices as legal counsel for an international telecoms company, bridging academic theory with industry applications in intellectual property and privacy law. Her educational foundation includes: LL.B from Trinity College Dublin (2006) LL.M in Intellectual Property from University of London (2007) Barrister-at-Law from Honorable Society of the King's Inns (2009) Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin (2015) focusing on Trade Marks and Unfair Competition Law Her research centers on Intellectual Property Law with specialized expertise in digital copyright, trademark enforcement, and data privacy. Recent work examines the tension between intellectual property rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly in digital environments where sports law, commercial regulations, and chancery principles intersect. She investigates how EU frameworks like GDPR impact national implementations while addressing emerging challenges in telecommunications and internet governance. Publication trends over the past decade reveal consistent focus on practical legal applications, progressing from foundational trademark analysis (2008-2011) toward contemporary digital privacy dilemmas (2017-2020). Her work increasingly addresses cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges and the societal implications of intellectual property regimes, demonstrating evolution from technical legal analysis to policy-oriented scholarship. Key honors include: Trinity College Entrance Exhibition (2006) Arthur Cox Fellow (2012) While not explicitly advising graduate students, O'Farrell contributes significantly to legal reform through research roles with the Copyright Review Group (analyzing Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 amendments) and the Bar Council of Ireland (researching Legal Services Regulation Bill). Her professional engagements extend to international platforms including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and Four Jurisdictions conference, where she examines judicial independence models. She maintains active membership in the British and Irish Commercial Bar Association while representing Ireland at global legal forums, demonstrating commitment to both academic discourse and practical legal development.

Morgan N. Weilandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Media Law
• First Amendment Studies
• Digital Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morgan N. Weiland is an attorney, media, law, and policy scholar, and Executive Director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School. She is a PhD candidate in Stanford’s Department of Communication and an Affiliate Scholar at the Center for Internet & Society (CIS). Weiland was a Lecturer in Law at SLS during the 2017-18 academic year, where she co-developed a course on platforms, law, and ethics with Professor Barbara van Schewick. She clerked for Judge M. Margaret McKeown on the Ninth Circuit and is admitted to the California Bar. BA in Political Science and Cinema & Media Studies, Carleton College (2006) JD, Stanford Law School (2015) PhD in Communication, Stanford University (expected 2025) Weiland’s research focuses on the intersection of new media technologies, communication history, and information policy. Her dissertation, Making Internet Law: How Cyberspace Was Socially Constructed as a First Amendment Speech System , examines how private social media firms gained power over public speech through the work of organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and legal cases such as Reno v. ACLU . She employs methods from science and technology studies to analyze the evolution of First Amendment jurisprudence and its implications for democratic discourse. Weiland’s publications include analyses of libertarian speech traditions, shield laws, and network neutrality. Her 2017 Stanford Law Review article won the Harry W. Stonecipher Award for Distinguished Research in Media Law and Policy. Her work has been cited in debates about federal shield legislation and the role of corporate speech in First Amendment doctrine. Harry W. Stonecipher Award for Distinguished Research in Media Law and Policy (2018) Top Student Paper, Communication Law & Policy Division, International Communication Association (2018) Second-Place Student Paper Award, Law & Policy Division, AEJMC (2017) Weiland has presented at conferences like the Freedom of Expression Scholars Conference (FESC), International Communication Association (ICA), and AEJMC, addressing topics such as platform accountability, the intermediated public sphere, and the rethinking of Reno and Section 230. She has also served as a panel moderator and discussant on global platforms’ free speech principles.

James Lindley Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Democratic Theory
• Political Equality
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Lindley Wilson is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago, specializing in democratic theory, political equality, and constitutional law. His research examines moral foundations of democracy including concepts of equality, authority, and institutional legitimacy. The monograph Democratic Equality (Princeton, 2019) develops a normative framework for evaluating democratic institutions through principles of equal political authority. Core research areas: Normative justification of democratic institutions Constitutional design and electoral fairness Historical analysis of democratic thought Global justice and political membership Relationship between equality and autonomy Current projects examine democratic responses to political violence and institutional backsliding. Teaching includes courses on racial justice, democratic theory, global justice, and classical political thought. Recent publications engage with boundary problems in democratic inclusion, majoritarian constraints in constitutional systems, and autonomy-based defenses of democracy.

David Feldmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Feldman is an Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of English Law and Emeritus Fellow of Downing College at the University of Cambridge. He holds honorary titles including KC (Hon) and LLD (Hon, Bristol), and is a Fellow of the British Academy and the Royal Society of Arts. His career spans academia, judiciary, and policy-making, with roles such as Judge of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2002–10) and Legal Adviser to the UK Parliament's Joint Select Committee on Human Rights (2000–04). He has authored over 30 books and 200 articles on public law, constitutional law, and human rights. His research focuses on the interplay between law and politics, judicial review, and international human rights frameworks. Education: Studied at Exeter College, Oxford (1972–76). Academic appointments include Lecturer and Reader at the University of Bristol (1976–89), Barber Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Birmingham (1992–2000), and Director of the Centre for Public Law at Cambridge (2016–18). He has held visiting fellowships at the Australian National University and the University of Melbourne. Research Interests: Feldman's work explores constitutional principles, human rights litigation, separation of powers, and the impact of international law on domestic systems. Notable contributions include analyses of the Human Rights Act 1998, Brexit's constitutional implications, and comparative constitutional frameworks. Grants & Awards: Honorary degrees from the University of Bristol and Oxford, and recognition as a Specialist Adviser to parliamentary committees. His work has been cited in landmark UK and international judgments. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Centre for Public Law (CPL) at Cambridge, focusing on public law research and policy engagement. Academic Associate of 39 Essex Chambers, London.

David Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Taylor is a member of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Downing College. He is associated with the Centre for Public Law (CPL), contributing to research on public law, constitutional governance, and administrative law. His work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of legal systems. While no formal education details are provided, his affiliation with the CPL indicates expertise in areas such as judicial review, statutory interpretation, and comparative constitutional frameworks. No specific grants or advising roles are documented in the available text. David Taylor’s research integrates doctrinal analysis with socio-legal perspectives, exploring how legal principles interact with contemporary governance challenges. His engagement with the Faculty’s research networks underscores a commitment to advancing discourse in public law domains.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arduin Findeis is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. Their work focuses on advancing AI methodologies, particularly in ethical AI frameworks and reinforcement learning applications. Key areas include Constitutional AI, agent behavior analysis, and building automation through simulation tools. Department affiliation: Department of Computer Science and Technology Research interests span the intersection of AI ethics, machine learning optimization, and practical applications in environmental systems. Their recent work explores how large language models encode agent goals and develops unified simulation frameworks for reinforcement learning in building contexts.

Michael Breidenbachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Politics
• Religious History
• Church-State Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Breidenbach, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History at Ave Maria University and a Senior Affiliate for Legal Humanities at the University of Pennsylvania’s Program for Research on Religion and Urban Civil Society. His research focuses on American politics, religion, law, and culture, with particular emphasis on religious toleration in early America and First Amendment jurisprudence. He earned a B.A. in History and American Studies from Northwestern University, an M.Phil. in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge, and a Ph.D. in History from King’s College, Cambridge. Dr. Breidenbach’s major works include Our Dear-Bought Liberty: Catholics and Religious Toleration in Early America (Harvard UP, 2021) and co-editing The Cambridge Companion to the First Amendment and Religious Liberty (Cambridge UP, 2020). His writing has appeared in The Atlantic , Washington Post , and First Things . He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2022. His research has been supported by fellowships at institutions such as Princeton University, Oxford’s Rothermere American Institute, and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies. Current projects explore the politics of naming in Revolutionary America and nineteenth-century American Catholicism. Dr. Breidenbach’s teaching spans American history, political thought, and legal history. He emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, public speaking, and archival research. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary debates on religious liberty and constitutional law.

Jessica Simorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• public law
• regulatory law
• EU law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jessica Simor KC is a leading specialist in public/regulatory law, EU law, and human rights law, practicing at Matrix Chambers. She is also a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Goldsmiths, University of London, where she contributes to legal education while maintaining her active practice. Her educational background includes: MA (Oxon) CPE (City University) Dip EU Law (King's College London) Jessica's research and practice focus spans public law, regulatory frameworks, EU law, human rights, environmental law (particularly climate change), privacy/data protection, and competition law. She has developed expertise in applying legal principles to complex regulatory challenges across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of human rights and environmental protection. Her work often addresses pressing contemporary issues including Brexit implications, digital rights, and climate justice. Throughout her publications, Jessica demonstrates consistent engagement with constitutional principles, judicial review mechanisms, and the evolving relationship between domestic and international legal frameworks. Her work shows particular attention to how legal systems can address climate change and protect vulnerable populations. Her professional recognition includes: Tier 1 Leading Silk in Public and Administrative Law (Legal 500) Nominated for Legal 500 2024 Public Law Lawyer of the Year Jessica serves in numerous professional capacities including as Chair of the Bar European Group, member of the Bar Council EU Law Committee, and as a qualified mediator. She was the UK nominee for Judge at the European Court of Human Rights in 2016 and has been involved in significant climate change litigation initiatives, including as a member of the Steering Committee of an international climate change litigation project. She is actively involved in professional legal organizations and initiatives, including as a Fellow of the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law and as a signatory of the Oslo Principles on Climate Change. Her work bridges academic legal theory with high-profile practical application in courts and tribunals.

Aristotleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy
• Metaphysics
• Logic
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath, renowned as a founder of formal logic, creator of the Lyceum, and a pivotal figure in ancient science and philosophy. He served as a professor and head of the Lyceum in Athens, where he taught disciplines spanning natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and politics. His works, including Metaphysics , Nicomachean Ethics , and Prior Analytics , laid foundational frameworks for Western philosophy, emphasizing empirical observation and deductive reasoning. Educational Background: Studied under Plato at the Academy in Athens (367–347 BCE). Key Contributions: Developed concepts like the Four Causes, virtue ethics, and syllogistic logic. His scientific inquiries covered biology, astronomy, and physics, blending empirical study with theoretical analysis. Research Interests: Aristotle’s work bridged philosophy and science. He emphasized observation in biology and physics, proposed a geocentric cosmos, and analyzed ethical virtues. His logical works formalized syllogisms, while his metaphysics explored being, change, and causality. His legacy includes foundational treatises on logic, ethics, and natural sciences, influencing medieval scholarship and modern scientific thought.

Christopher Hammonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• American Political Thought
• Constitutional History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Hammons is a Professor of Government and founding director of the Morris Family Center for Law and Liberty at Houston Christian University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Houston, with prior degrees from the University of Houston (MA) and the University of Texas at Austin (BA in Government). His teaching and research focus on American political thought, constitutional history, and the American Founding. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the university’s highest honor multiple times and a 2023 national award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. His scholarly work includes the book Constitutionalism of the American States (nominated for a national APSA award) and edited volumes on founding principles. He is currently writing a book on the Federalist Papers. Dr. Hammons promotes civic education through the Morris Family Center, emphasizing foundational ideals. His publications span prestigious journals like the American Political Science Review and Albany Law Review , as well as public outlets like the Houston Chronicle .

Katja Chandna-Hoppeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Law
• European Labour Law
• German Labour Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Katja Chandna-Hoppe holds the Chair of Civil Law, German and European Labour Law, Social Security Law, and Comparative Law at EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht in Oestrich-Winkel. Her research focuses on civil law obligations, digitalization in legal frameworks, and employment/social security law challenges. She earned her LL.B. from University College London (2010) and completed her legal clerkship in Frankfurt and Washington D.C. After a PhD (summa cum laude, 2018) and habilitation (2024) at the University of Bonn, she became a leading scholar in contractual obligations and digital labour law. Her academic work includes monographs like Die Gegenleistung im Vertrag (2024) and contributions to Sozialrecht (2022). Key research areas span platform work regulations, remote work legal challenges, and EU labour directives. She actively participates in legal education reforms, advocating for practical training methods like simulated court proceedings. Awards include the German Academic Scholarship Foundation PhD grant and habilitation at the University of Bonn. Her recent articles address platform work legal frameworks (ZEuP 2025), digital contract performance risks, and mobile work compliance. She frequently lectures on topics like contractual obligations and retirement age policies. Prof. Chandna-Hoppe serves as co-editor of Mobile Work: Handbuch – Rechtsfragen zu Homeoffice und Mobiler Arbeit (2024) and contributes to major legal commentaries like Knickrehm/Roßbach/Waltermann Kommentar . Her work bridges traditional civil law principles with modern digital and demographic challenges in employment.

Anastasios Gourgourinisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public International Law
• International Investment Law
• WTO Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anastasios Gourgourinis is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in International Economic Law. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the Academy of Athens and a membre associé at the University of Bourgogne's CREDIMI. His academic credentials include an LL.B. and LL.M. from the University of Athens, and an LL.M. (Distinction) and Ph.D. from University College London. Previously, he worked as a Special Legal Advisor in Greece's Ministries for Development and Competitiveness, advising on investment, trade, and state aid matters. He is admitted to the Athens Bar and practices law in Greece. His research focuses on public international law, international investment law, and WTO law, with an emphasis on international arbitration, state responsibility, and normative fragmentation. He teaches courses on international dispute resolution mechanisms and legal theory. Notable publications include edited volumes on transnational actors in investment law and the interplay between international investment and competition law. Professionally, he supervises the Summer Law School on International Investment Law, coordinates the Trade Law Clinic, and mentors moot court teams (e.g., Vis Moot, WTO Moot). His recent work examines legal frameworks for sovereign debt restructuring, environmental state disputes, and the compatibility of intra-EU BITs with EU law. He has contributed to debates on the role of equity principles in WTO jurisprudence and legal responses to financial crises. His scholarship bridges theoretical international law with practical governance challenges in globalized economies.

Aleksi Heiniläمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Law
• Planning Law
• Building Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksi Heinilä is a Senior Lecturer (part-time) in Environmental Law at the University of Eastern Finland's Law School, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. His research focuses on environmental law, planning law, building law, and collaborative governance. He has contributed to strategic research initiatives such as the 'CORE' consortium addressing fragmented societies and the 'TRANAPLAN' project analyzing democratic planning frameworks. Heinilä holds a PhD in planning and building law (2017) and has extensive experience in Finnish environmental administration. His work emphasizes legal frameworks for sustainable development, spatial policy, and regulatory compliance. Key publications include analyses on snow storage legal guidance, urban-regional planning institutionalization, and national land use policy objectives. Research Interests: Environmental Legal Systems Urban and Regional Governance Land Use Policy Administrative Law Collaborative Planning Mechanisms Grants and Projects: Active in Strategic Research Council-funded 'CORE' (Collaborative Remedies for Fragmented Societies) Academy of Finland's 'TRANAPLAN' (Transforming Anatomies of Democratic Planning) Labs/Teams: Member of CCEEL (Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law) and the Environmental Law Research Group.

Stephen Hurleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Employment Law
• Equality Law
• Philosophical Belief in the Workplace
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Hurley is a Senior Lecturer in Employment and Equality Law at the University of Winchester's Department of Law (Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice). He holds a practising solicitor license, enabling him to contribute to the University’s Legal Advice Service. His career includes over a decade in private practice as an Employment Law partner, advising on contentious and non-contentious matters, alongside tribunal advocacy experience. He has pioneered law student employability initiatives, including establishing pro bono legal advice centers. His research focuses on philosophical belief discrimination, disability harassment, and workplace rights. Notable projects include a PhD on legal protections for non-religious philosophical beliefs. He regularly publishes in law journals and presents at conferences such as the Society of Legal Scholars and the University of Worcester’s Rights and Justice series. Professional affiliations include the Society of Legal Scholars, Employment Lawyers Association, and Discrimination Law Association. As a Justice of the Peace (2012–2022), he adjudicated adult criminal cases. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his teaching excellence in Employment and Discrimination Law across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional training programs.

Giovanni De Gregorioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights
• Privacy Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giovanni De Gregorio is the PLMJ Chair in Law and Technology at Católica Global School of Law in Lisbon and an academic fellow at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at the Programme in Comparative Media Law and Policy (PCMLP) at the University of Oxford's Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. His research focuses on constitutional law, human rights, privacy, data protection law, and the regulatory challenges posed by algorithmic systems in modern societies. He has received significant recognition including the 2022 ICON Award, 2021 Common Market Law Review Award, and 2021 Euroconsumer Award. His monograph Digital Constitutionalism in Europe: Reframing Rights and Powers in the Algorithmic Society (Cambridge University Press, 2022) examines the intersection of constitutional principles and digital governance frameworks. De Gregorio’s work bridges academic scholarship and policy-making, addressing topics such as freedom of expression in digital platforms, data privacy regulations, and the constitutional implications of emerging technologies.