Dr. Lisa Archbold is a Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the Faculty of Business and Law's Law School. She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Melbourne (2024) and brings prior professional experience as a privacy policy advisor for the Australian federal government and as a practicing lawyer in Queensland and Victoria. Her educational background includes: PhD in Law, University of Melbourne, 2024. Thesis: 'Towards Children's Developmental Privacy in Digital Environments: Networks, Relations, and the Role for Law'. Archbold's research centers on children's rights in digital contexts, with critical focus on privacy and data protection law , intellectual property law , corporate social responsibility , consumer rights , and media law . Her work is distinctly framed by human rights-based and feminist perspectives , examining how legal frameworks can better protect children's developmental needs in evolving technological landscapes through relational and networked approaches. Analysis of her 13 publications (2014-2025) reveals a progressive research trajectory from foundational privacy and IP law toward urgent contemporary issues: pandemic-era digital surveillance (2021), AI governance (2024-2025), and developmental privacy models. Her recent work demonstrates increasing engagement with high-risk technological domains while maintaining consistent focus on children's rights through intersectional lenses.
Pasqualina Farina is a Full Professor in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo , affiliated with the School of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences . Her office hours are on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Teacher's Room. She can be contacted via email at pasqualina.farina@unipa.it . Research Interests : Civil Procedural Law : Analyzing procedural reforms, injunction mechanisms, and judicial coordination in bankruptcy and expropriation cases. Expropriation Law : Focusing on real estate expropriation, forced sales, and protective measures for creditors and buyers. Bankruptcy and Insolvency : Studying judicial liquidation, over-indebtedness proceedings, and legislative impacts on insolvency. Consumer Protection : Investigating procedural safeguards and jurisprudential responses to consumer rights enforcement. Recent Publications : Her 2024–2022 works address evolving procedural laws, including expropriation suspensions, insolvency sales, and technical consultancy defects. These reflect her expertise in harmonizing legal reforms with judicial practices.
Giorgio Mattarella serves as a Researcher in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo, Italy, based at the Trapani University Campus. He holds office hours every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 and is accessible via Microsoft Teams by email appointment. His primary institutional contact is giorgio.mattarella@unipa.it. His research spans Financial Law, Insurance Law, Consumer Protection, Digital Currencies, Sustainable Finance, and Private Law. Recent work examines regulatory challenges in sustainable investment frameworks, insurance-credit product integration, and digital currency governance. Key themes include addressing regulatory vagueness in emerging financial technologies and strengthening consumer safeguards in digital financial services. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals concentrated expertise in financial regulation gaps, particularly regarding greenwashing in sustainable finance, digital euro implementation challenges, and unfair practices in agri-food supply chains. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical regulatory solutions for evolving financial markets. No scientific awards or research grants are documented in the provided materials. The absence of student listings or laboratory affiliations suggests a focus on independent scholarly research rather than team-based projects or academic mentoring.
Roberto Natoli is a Full Professor of Private Law at the School of Jurisprudence , University of Palermo . His academic work focuses on contract law, financial regulation, and the intersection of private law with environmental and pandemic-related legal challenges. Research Interests : Private Law, Contract Law, Financial Law, Environmental Law, European Union Law, and Civil Law. Publications : His recent research explores the legal implications of the European Green Deal, financial contracts during crises, and pandemic-related legal adaptations in private relationships. Contact : Available via email at roberto.natoli@unipa.it for office hours scheduled by appointment.
Domitilla Vanni, an Associate Professor in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo (UNIPA), specializes in General Private Law. With office hours held on Mondays and Tuesdays, she focuses on comparative legal analysis across civil law, human rights, and medical law domains. Research Trends: Her work spans comparative judicial liability, environmental disaster litigation, and legal identity in the digital age. Publications highlight intersections between globalization and legal education, as well as bioethical dilemmas in medically assisted reproduction. Key Subfields: Comparative Civil Procedure Environmental Law Medical Ethics AI Governance Restorative Justice Minor Rights
Salvatore Ziino serves as an Associate Professor (GIUR-12/A) in Jurisprudence at the Department of Law, University of Palermo. His office is located at the Private Law section on the first floor of the Department building at Via Maqueda 172. Professor Ziino maintains regular office hours on Mondays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., with appointments bookable through the student portal. Professor Ziino's research focuses primarily on Civil Procedural Law with specialization in enforcement proceedings and the Italian Code of Civil Procedure. His work examines property seizure mechanisms, creditor intervention procedures, bankruptcy proceedings, and the relationship between debt resolution frameworks and enforcement actions. He has developed particular expertise in the commentary and interpretation of specific articles within the Italian civil procedure framework, especially concerning movable and immovable property expropriation. His recent publication trend shows consistent scholarly output focused on practical applications of civil procedure law, with particular attention to third-party expropriation, movable property seizure, and the intersection of consumer protection with procedural law. The majority of his work consists of detailed commentaries on specific sections of the Italian Code of Civil Procedure, demonstrating his commitment to providing practical guidance for legal practitioners. Professor Ziino teaches Civil Procedural Law and Elements of Legal Informatics for the Jurisprudence program at both module and integrated course levels. For the 2025/2026 academic year, he will be instructing two modules totaling 15 CFU (Crediti Formativi Universitari) for law students. His teaching appears to directly reflect his research interests, with particular emphasis on constitutional principles of civil procedure, the judicial system, legal informatics, and the four books of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Professor Peter Rodgers is the Professor of Strategy and International Management and Head of HRM/OB Department at Southampton Business School , University of Southampton. He also serves as Director of the Southampton MBA Programme and actively supervises PhD students in business transformation and migrant entrepreneurship. Education: BA (Hons) in Social and Political Sciences from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge; MA and PhD from Centre for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham His research focuses on informality within state-business relations , non-market strategies , and transnational migrant business . He has published extensively in journals like Journal of World Business , Work, Employment and Society , and Entrepreneurship and Regional Development . Key trends from his recent publications include: Corporate environmentalism and employee subjectivity Informal economy dynamics in post-Soviet contexts Sustainable supply chain strategies Migrant entrepreneurial resilience Policy implications for Ukrainian business environments Scientific Roles : Co-Editor, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research (ABS 3*) Chair, Faculty of Social Sciences (2022-2023) Reviewer, multiple journals including International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research Professor Rodgers provides expert advice to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Ukrainian business environments and leads international research projects across former Soviet and Western Balkan regions. He is a fluent Russian speaker with extensive experience in cross-cultural business dynamics.
Yueh-Ping (Alex) Yang is an Associate Professor at National Taiwan University College of Law. His work bridges financial regulation, corporate governance, and international economic law, with a focus on FinTech, crypto-assets, blockchain, and law and economics. He holds an S.J.D. and LL.M from Harvard Law School, and an LL.B and LL.M from National Taiwan University Law School. Yang actively advises Taiwan's government agencies on financial and legal policy, including the Financial Supervisory Commission and Ministry of Digital Affairs. As Deputy Director of the Center for Innovative Enterprise Law at NTU and Director of the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy, Yang contributes to both academic research and policy formulation. Internationally, he serves as Co-Chair of the WTO Chair Programme (Phase III), Executive Council member of the Society of International Economic Law, and participates in networks like the International Monetary Law Committee of the International Law Association. His research explores emerging financial technologies, corporate governance reforms, and regulatory adaptations to blockchain and AI. He has published extensively on topics such as crypto-asset regulation, financial consumer protection, and securities law in the digital age, while leading projects funded by entities like the National Science and Technology Council and the World Trade Organization. Yang also serves on the editorial committees of multiple journals, including the Journal of World Investment & Trade.
Hye-Shin Kim is a Professor of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. Her expertise spans consumer behavior, brand perception, and sustainability within the fashion industry. She holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University (Textiles and Clothing with a Statistics minor), an M.S. from Oklahoma State University, and a B.S. from Chung Ang University, South Korea. Her research focuses on online consumption behavior, cross-cultural marketing, and sustainable apparel practices, with notable contributions to journals like the Clothing and Textiles Research Journal and Journal of Global Fashion Marketing . Awards include the John Wingate Research Award and recognition in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Kim regularly teaches courses such as FASH218: Introduction to Fashion Business and FASH430: Fashion Brand Marketing Management . Her work emphasizes global fashion consumer dynamics and the integration of technology in fashion education. She has explored topics like brand authenticity, green brand strategies, and the impact of consumer reviews on purchasing decisions. Her publications reflect a blend of empirical studies and conceptual frameworks, addressing issues such as product return policies, fashion subscription services, and the commercialization of adaptive clothing. She actively contributes to sustainability education in textile and apparel programs, advocating for curriculum innovation and global learning engagement.
Professor Victoria Phillips is a faculty member at American University Washington College of Law, where she teaches communications and intellectual property law. She serves as the Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, which she helped found, and is associated with the law school's Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property. Phillips previously served as a Visiting Associate Professor at Georgetown University Law Center and as Acting Director of the Institute of Public Representation's First Amendment and Media Law Clinic in 2008. Professor Phillips' educational background includes: B.A. from Smith College J.D. from American University Washington College of Law (cum laude) Professor Phillips specializes in intellectual property law, communications and media law, with a particular focus on the intersection of IP with gender, cultural identity, and public interest issues. Her scholarship explores the dynamic changes in intellectual property and information policy, examining challenging public interest issues raised by these developments. She has conducted significant research on Native American mascots and trademark law, women in invention, and the commodification of traditional art forms like the Gee's Bend quilts. Analysis of Professor Phillips' publication history reveals consistent focus on intellectual property law's intersection with social justice issues. Her work spans trademark controversies (particularly regarding Native American mascots), gender dimensions of IP, media regulation, and clinical legal education. A notable trend is her examination of how intellectual property frameworks impact marginalized communities and cultural heritage, demonstrating her commitment to public interest perspectives in IP law. Professor Phillips has received several notable awards: Champion of Intellectual Property Award from the D.C. Bar Intellectual Property Community (2024) Faculty Teaching and Service Award from American University Washington College of Law (2015) As Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, Professor Phillips oversees clinical education in intellectual property law, providing students with hands-on experience in IP advocacy. She has served as faculty advisor to the Communications and Media Law Society and as Chair of the Advisory Board of the Program on International Communications Regulation and Policy. In 2015, she was appointed by the FCC Chairman to serve on the agency's Consumer Advisory Committee. Phillips also serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts, connecting her academic work with practical legal services for the creative community. Professor Phillips co-founded the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Law Clinic, which provides legal services to underserved creators and innovators while training law students in IP practice. Through this clinic and her involvement with the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, she has built a significant platform for public interest work in intellectual property law, focusing on issues of access, equity, and justice in the IP system.
Zakaria Talouni is a Lecturer in the Department of International Competitiveness at the Institute of International Business and Economics , University of Economics in Poznan, Poland. His research focuses on Foreign Direct Investment, International Competitiveness, Digitization, and International Business strategies in emerging markets. He explores topics such as demographic shifts' economic impacts (e.g., Morocco's Silver Economy), post-communist countries' FDI dynamics under EU frameworks, and legal mechanisms like class actions in civil law systems. Research Interests : Analysis of FDI patterns and policy implications in transition economies Digitization's role in enhancing international business competitiveness Legal frameworks affecting cross-border investments and consumer rights His work combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to address globalization challenges in emerging markets. Professional Activities : Participated in 13 professional activities, including conferences and project collaborations. Notable contributions include 5 publications and 2 research projects. Holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-5806-0098). Grants and Advising : No specific grants or advising roles disclosed in the profile. Labs/Teams : Affiliated with the Institute's international competitiveness research group focusing on EU-Morocco economic linkages and digital transformation studies.
Asifa Quraishi-Landes is a Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. Her research focuses on Islamic law, constitutional theory, and legal pluralism, challenging common misconceptions about Sharia and exploring intersections between religion, governance, and modern legal frameworks. She critically examines topics like hijab, mahr, and religious freedom in diverse contexts. Her scholarship spans Islamic constitutionalism, comparative legal systems, and gender studies. Notable works include analyses of U.S. judicial engagement with Islamic family law, critiques of Sharia legislation, and explorations of religious freedom paradoxes in Egypt. Her approach often bridges Islamic jurisprudence with secular legal frameworks, advocating for nuanced understandings of religious law in pluralist societies. Recent publications emphasize unlearning rigid nation-state paradigms to reimagine Islamic legal frameworks. While no specific awards or grants are listed in available texts, her work has significantly impacted debates on religious law and governance in both academic and public spheres. Though no advising roles or students are documented here, her contributions to legal education include innovative comparative methodologies, such as drawing parallels between qadi reasoning and American constitutional interpretation.
Michael Morse is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego. He holds a PhD from Clemson University and dual MS/BS degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. His career spans academia, industry, and legal practice, with expertise in electrical safety, forensic engineering, and the intersection of technology with civil rights law. Morse is a licensed attorney specializing in technology law and has testified as an expert witness in state and federal courts. Education: PhD (Clemson University, 1985), MS/BS (Tulane University, 1981–1982) Law Degree: Juris Doctor (USD Law School, 1999) with California Bar license Affiliations: Tenured Professor, Electrical Engineering; Adjunct in USD's Law School Morse’s research focuses on electrical accident analysis, diffuse electrical injury mechanisms, and legal implications of product safety. Key areas include forensic investigations of electrical failures, long-term neurological effects of low-voltage exposure, and designing systems resilient to legal scrutiny. His work bridges engineering and law, emphasizing safety standards compliance and public health protection. His publications explore electrical shock drowning risks, prototype design fixation, and gender differences in injury outcomes. Morse has advised five Master’s students at Auburn University and consults on electromechanical product liability cases. He holds a patent for an electrical stimulation system and has received grants from the NSF. Awards: NSF Initiation Grant (1987), Declined IEEE Grant Consultancy: Expert in electrical injury litigation and product failure analysis Morse teaches courses on electrical safety design and legal aspects of engineering. His interdisciplinary approach integrates forensic engineering, biomedical research, and legal ethics to address real-world technological challenges.
Dr. Fredah Mwiti is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School’s Department of Strategy and Marketing. She holds a PhD in Consumer Behaviour from Lancaster University. Her research focuses on consumer behavior in developing countries, particularly addressing poverty, gender inequality, and sustainable development goals (SDGs 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 12). She employs ethnographic methods and intersectionality frameworks to study coping strategies among marginalized communities and innovations like frugal solutions and digital entrepreneurship. Education: PhD in Consumer Behaviour, Lancaster University, UK Research Interests: Fredah examines poverty, gender equality, and SDGs through lenses like community-based organizations (e.g., ‘Chamas’ in Nairobi slums) and mobile money innovations (e.g., M-Pesa). Her work bridges consumer behavior with macro-level factors like ethnicity, race, and sociohistorical contexts. Recent projects explore digital entrepreneurship among youth in developing nations. Publications: Her notable works include studies on microfinance corruption, community strategies against poverty, and hybrid exchanges in subsistence economies. She has contributed to journals like European Journal of Operational Research and International Marketing Review . Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili.
Christine Haight Farley is a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law . She serves as Co-Faculty Director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and previously held the role of Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs. Her expertise spans intellectual property, trademark, art law, and advertising law. Education: B.A., Binghamton University J.D., University at Buffalo Law School LL.M., Columbia Law School J.S.D., Columbia Law School Research Interests: Professor Farley’s scholarship interrogates the intersection of intellectual property with international norms, freedom of expression, and artistic creativity. She investigates how global trademark systems evolve, the constitutional limits on trademark monopolies, and the moral and cultural dimensions of IP protection. Her work also explores how technological change—especially algorithms and the internet—reshape branding and consumer search costs. Publication Trends: Across more than three decades, her articles reveal a steady focus on trademark theory and policy, with recent emphasis on algorithmic branding, extraterritorial enforcement, and constitutional constraints. She blends doctrinal analysis with comparative and historical perspectives, frequently engaging Supreme Court jurisprudence and international treaty regimes. Scientific Awards & Honors: Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant Excellence in Teaching Award, American University Edwin A. Mooers Scholarship Award Advising & Grants: While individual student names are not listed, Professor Farley mentors through the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and has directed numerous scholarly initiatives funded by external grants, including the Fulbright program. Professional Service & Affiliations: She sits on the Board of Directors of the Center for Inter-American Legal Education , has served on AALS Executive Committees for Intellectual Property and Art Law, and was a presidential task-force member of the International Trademark Association. She has held visiting professorships on six continents, lecturing in over twenty-five countries.
