Mark Fagan is a Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, with affiliations to the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, Taubman Center for State and Local Government, and Center for Public Leadership. He teaches courses on operations management, policy design, and supply chain management. Previously, he was a Lecturer in Law at Boston University School of Law and a consultant at Norbridge, Inc. Education: MA in City and Regional Planning from Harvard University (199X), BA from Bucknell University (19XX). Research focuses on regulatory policy in competitive markets, autonomous vehicles, transportation systems, and energy markets. Key initiatives include leading the Autonomous Vehicle Policy Scrums initiative and publishing Supply Chain Management: A Public Sector Perspective (2024). His work examines how public policy can optimize supply chains while addressing geopolitical, environmental, and equity challenges. Teaching materials include digital courses on lobbying and advocacy, operations management case studies, and the Architect, Pilot, Scale, Improve policy implementation framework. Professional activities include advising governments on cross-sector policy design and consulting for private-sector clients in transportation, utilities, and telecommunications industries.
Xueguang Zhou is the Kwoh-Ting Li Professor in Economic Development and Professor of Sociology at Stanford University, with a joint appointment as a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI). He also serves as Director of Graduate Admissions and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology. His research focuses on institutional changes in contemporary Chinese society, particularly the Chinese bureaucracy, governance, and state-society relationships. Zhou holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University (1991). His work includes studies on bureaucratic state evolution, rural governance, and the dynamics of China's administrative systems. Notable contributions include The Institutional Logic of Governance in China (2017) and The Dynamics of Rules (2000). Awards include the Distinguished Scholarly Contribution Award from the International Association for Chinese Management Research (2014) and a Spencer Fellowship (1993-1994). Zhou has taught at Duke University and Cornell University and is a guest professor at Peking University, Tsinghua University, and the People’s University of China. His research spans sociological analysis of organizations, social inequality, and governance models in China, with a focus on bureaucratic behavior, policy implementation, and institutional logics.
Riikka Koulu is an Associate Professor of Social and Legal Implications of AI at the University of Helsinki, holding joint appointments at the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences. She serves as Director of the University of Helsinki Legal Tech Lab, an interdisciplinary research hub focused on law, technology, and society, and is an affiliated researcher at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society in Berlin. In 2025, she will be an academic visitor at Oxford University. Education: Doctor of Law (OTT), University of Helsinki (awarded November 17, 2016) Title of Docent (digitalisation of law), University of Lapland (2020-present) Riikka Koulu is a socio-legal scholar specializing in the interconnections between law, technology, and society. Her research focuses on understanding law's role in shaping and being shaped by digitalized societies. She combines doctrinal and theoretical legal analysis with empirical research from a public law perspective. Her current work examines digital public administration, AI policy and regulation, European technology regulation, and the impact of digital technologies on legal decision-making. She is particularly interested in human oversight mechanisms and interface design in automated systems. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the legal implications of digital transformation, with particular attention to automated decision-making in public administration, algorithmic governance, and the changing nature of legal procedures in digital environments. Her work spans theoretical explorations of legal concepts in digital contexts and practical analyses of how technology is reshaping justice systems and public administration. Scientific Recognition: Title of Docent (digitalisation of law), University of Lapland (2020) Affiliated researcher, Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, Berlin (2019-present) Riikka Koulu actively supervises doctoral researchers through the Doctoral Programme in Law and has secured significant research funding for multiple projects. Her current research portfolio includes the ADM-Gov project (2022-2026) on automated administration governance, the REPAIR project (2022-2025) on algorithmic system maintenance, and the DARE project (2021-2026) on inclusive digital administration design. These projects involve collaboration with international partners and interdisciplinary teams. As Director of the University of Helsinki Legal Tech Lab, Koulu leads an interdisciplinary research hub that is part of the Network of Centers (NoC). The lab serves as a focal point for research on the intersection of law, technology, and society, bringing together scholars from legal studies, computer science, social sciences, and design disciplines to address pressing challenges in digital governance.
Katrina Fischer Kuh is the Haub Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Faculty Director of the Environmental Law Program at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University. She previously served as a Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Intellectual Life at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Her expertise lies in environmental law, climate change, sustainability, and constitutional environmental rights. BA, Yale College (summa cum laude) JD, Yale Law School Professor Kuh’s research focuses on climate change adaptation, environmental regulation, eco-labeling, environmental privacy, and the role of courts in climate governance. She has pioneered scholarship on emerging concepts such as eco-necrotourism and performative climate justice , and her work explores the ethical responsibilities of legal professionals in the context of climate disinformation. Her recent publications span topics including judicial engagement in climate issues, informational regulation, and constitutional environmental rights. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, integrating law, policy, behavioral science, and environmental ethics. Her scholarship often addresses both domestic and international dimensions of environmental challenges. She has received several honors, including: Ottinger Award (2019–2020) Stegner Center Young Scholar (2013) Charles Garside Award (undergraduate) Howard Roberts Lamar Prize (undergraduate) Professor Kuh has advised on environmental policy reforms, including New York’s Green Amendment, and has been active in public discourse through media engagement. She teaches core courses such as Environmental Law, International Environmental Law, Climate Change Law, Administrative Law, and Torts. While student advisees are not listed, her leadership in the Environmental Law Program indicates a strong mentorship role. She is affiliated with research initiatives at Pace University focused on environmental law and sustainability, contributing to collaborative projects and publications through the Haub School’s faculty publications and DigitalCommons repository.
Professor Heiko Beyer holds a chair position at the Department of Sociology IV within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His academic work spans multiple domains of contemporary sociological inquiry with particular emphasis on prejudice studies, political sociology, and the sociology of religion. Beyer maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in leading sociological journals and serves as principal investigator for several major research projects funded by prestigious German research institutions. Professor Beyer's research interests form a cohesive body of work examining various dimensions of social prejudice and political attitudes. His scholarship demonstrates particular expertise in antisemitism studies, where he has developed innovative methodological approaches to measuring contemporary manifestations of anti-Jewish sentiment. His work also explores anti-Americanism as a comparative framework for understanding prejudice, examining the "elective affinities" between different forms of resentment. Additional research areas include the sociology of social movements, the intersection of religion and politics in Europe, and human rights implementation in diverse social contexts. Beyer's methodological approach combines quantitative survey research with qualitative analysis, often employing experimental designs to uncover the social context dependence of prejudicial attitudes. An analysis of Professor Beyer's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of antisemitism in contemporary Germany. His work has evolved from theoretical examinations of antisemitism's historical development to nuanced empirical studies capturing its current manifestations across different social milieus. A distinctive feature of his recent scholarship is the examination of how global events, particularly conflicts in the Middle East, create "spaces of opportunity" for antisemitic expressions. He has also pioneered research on the relationship between political Islam and Jewish experiences in Germany, producing some of the first systematic studies on how radical Islamic ideologies impact Jewish life. His methodological contributions include developing new antisemitism scales and employing factorial survey experiments to measure latent attitudes. Professor Beyer currently leads three major research projects: "Antisemitism in the General Population of North Rhine-Westphalia" (funded by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, 2022-2024), "Social Contexts of Equality Practices" (a Heisenberg project funded by the German Research Foundation, 2019-2024), and "The Impact of Radical Islam on Jewish Life in Germany" (funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 2020-2024). These projects collectively represent significant contributions to understanding prejudice, human rights implementation, and minority experiences in contemporary German society. His research often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and has practical implications for educational programs combating antisemitism and promoting social equality.
Alessia D'Amico is an Assistant Professor at the Utrecht School of Law , specializing in the International and European Law Department. Her research focuses on the regulation of digital platforms, particularly from competition and data protection perspectives. She coordinates the master's course The Law of Market Technologies . PhD in Competition Law, European University Institute LLM in Competition Law, King’s College London LLB, Queen Mary University of London Her research integrates Competition Law , Data Protection Regulation , and Law and Technology frameworks. She has collaborated with Privacy International and worked at the UK Competition and Markets Authority. Recent publications and media contributions (2022–2025) center on digital markets, EU regulatory challenges, and antitrust trends. Key themes include Exploitative Abuse in Platform Markets , Digital Markets Act (DMA) Compliance , and Big Tech Market Dominance .
Veronika Settele is a historian specializing in 19th-20th century societal transformations, currently serving as a Visiting Professor and junior research group leader at the University of Bremen since 2023. Her work bridges History of Sexuality , Food History , and Animal Studies , examining intersections between economic systems, technological shifts, and cultural norms. Education : PhD in History (2015-2020), Freie Universität Berlin MSc in European Politics and Society (2011-2014), University of Innsbruck Magister in History (2007-2012), University of Innsbruck Research Focus : Her scholarship interrogates how sexuality , animal husbandry , and food systems reflect and shape societal structures. Current projects like "Hinter der Norm" analyze sexuality's secularization through religious practice lenses, while her publications explore industrial agriculture's moral and economic dimensions. Article Trends : Spanning 2012-2024, her work traces industrial agriculture (1945-1990), animal labor dynamics , and sexuality as cultural practice , with keywords spanning Capitalism , Technological History , and Environmental Ethics . Scientific Recognition : Opus Primum Preis der Volkswagen Stiftung Deutscher Studienpreis Friedrich-Meinecke-Preis Fonds Deutscher Studienpreis der Körber-Stiftung Gerald D. Feldman-Reisebeihilfen Academic Leadership : She co-organized conferences like "Beyond Norms and Categories" , serves on the editorial board of Zeithistorische Forschungen , and has taught seminars on transnational reform movements, Holocaust studies, and capitalism history at the University of Bremen and Sorbonne Université.
Sheila R. Foster is a tenured Professor of Climate at the Columbia Climate School and an affiliated faculty member at Columbia Law School. Her research focuses on environmental and climate justice, innovative resource governance, land use policy, and the role of local governments in addressing global challenges. She holds a J.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.A. (English, Honors) from the University of Michigan. Foster co-directs LabGov, pioneering the 'co-city' approach to urban challenges, and has authored influential books like Co-Cities and From the Ground Up . She serves on the New York City Panel on Climate Change and the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, and has been recognized with awards including the ACOEL Fellowship and the IUCN Senior Scholar Award. Education: J.D., University of California, Berkeley B.S., University of Michigan (English, Honors) Research Interests: Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, Urban Policy, Land Use, Subnational Governance, and the Co-City Model. Foster’s work emphasizes equitable urban solutions through community collaboration and policy innovation, particularly in marginalized communities. Key Contributions: LabGov’s co-city model has been applied globally to foster inclusive urban development. Her recent work advances climate justice in NYC’s adaptation strategies and explores micropolitan urban-rural linkages. She co-edits the Journal of Climate Resilience & Climate Justice and advises global networks like the Global Parliament of Mayors. Awards & Honors: ACOEL Fellow (2024) American Bar Foundation Fellow (2024) Prose Award (2023) for Co-Cities IUCN Senior Scholar Award (2018) Grants & Advising: Collaborates with local governments, federal agencies, and international bodies. Advises on climate displacement, equity in urban resilience, and global mayoral networks. Previously taught at Georgetown and Fordham Universities, holding roles such as Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Urban Law and Policy. Labs & Teams: Co-directs LabGov, a research lab advancing urban commons and equitable governance. Partners with organizations to operationalize the co-city framework in cities worldwide.
Associate Professor Tim Moore serves as Deputy Director at the Australian Catholic University's Institute of Child Protection Studies, where he leads child-inclusive and child-informed research initiatives. With over two decades of experience, he is internationally recognized for his work in child protection, youth justice, residential care, and child sexual abuse prevention. His research directly informs policy and practice, having advised major inquiries including the national Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Moore's research interests span child protection systems, therapeutic residential care, youth justice, homelessness, young carers, and children's rights advocacy. His work emphasizes children's participation in research on sensitive topics and developing child-safe organizations. He has shaped numerous local, national, and international initiatives aimed at improving children's lives through evidence-based approaches that center children's voices and experiences. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on child safety in institutions, residential care quality, and children's participation in decision-making. Recent work examines therapeutic residential care models, children's conceptualizations of safety, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Australia. His research increasingly addresses intersectional issues including disability, domestic violence, and youth engagement in abuse prevention. Moore has provided expert advice to multiple government inquiries and commissions, translating research into practical frameworks for organizations working with children. His work with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse significantly influenced national approaches to child safety in institutions. As Deputy Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies, Moore leads initiatives that bridge research, policy, and practice in child protection. His team develops resources and training for organizations on child-safe practices, with particular emphasis on understanding children's perspectives and experiences within institutional settings.
Carlos Diaz Ruiz is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of Marketing, Hanken School of Economics in Vasa, Finland. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Finland and has held faculty positions at Hanken, Aalto University, KEDGE Business School (France), and the University of Auckland (New Zealand). His research focuses on market-shaping, consumer culture, and disinformation, particularly in digital advertising and social media contexts. He authored the book *Market-Oriented Disinformation Research: Digital Advertising, Disinformation and Fake News on Social Media* (2025) and received the 2025 Thomas C. Kinnear Award for his work on disinformation in social media echo chambers. Dr. Diaz Ruiz’s academic career includes roles as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, and prior to academia, he worked as a consumer insights consultant for Latin American companies, recognized in ESOMAR's Insights250 (2022, 2024). He is an Associate Editor at the *Journal of Marketing Management* and actively publishes in top journals like *Journal of Public Policy & Marketing* and *New Media & Society*. His teaching emphasizes bridging academic research with industry needs, offering courses in qualitative research, strategic branding, and consumer culture. Methodologically, he employs business anthropology and ethnography to study consumer-led marketing strategies. Key research themes include the intersection of disinformation, social media business models, and the performative role of market representations.
Aleksandar Mihajlovic is a researcher and Art Director at Singidunum University, Serbia. With a doctoral degree in Contemporary Business Decision-Making (2022), a master's in Business Economics (2014), and a bachelor's in Computer Graphics and Design (2008), he combines academic rigor with creative leadership in the university's marketing strategy. Doctoral studies: Contemporary Business Decision-Making, Singidunum University (2022) Master studies: Business Economics, Singidunum University (2008–2014) Undergraduate: Computer Graphics and Design, Faculty of Informatics and Management (2005–2008) High school: Robotics and Flexible Production Systems Technician, Polytechnic Academy (1995–1999) His research spans visual communication , digital marketing , and artificial intelligence applications in creative industries. Key contributions include Co-authoring 11 academic papers (2015–2025) on topics like Instagram ad effectiveness, techno-feudalism, and responsive logo design. Developing the scientific research portal 'Singipedia' and international magazine 'SingiLogos'. Participating in 7 global projects including Erasmus+ and TEMPUS initiatives. His scientific awards include the JISA Discobolos Special Award (2010), IT Globus Award (2010), and Grafima Fair Special Award (2025). He serves on the organizing committee for conferences like Sinteza and Sitcon , and has judged marketing competitions while volunteering for NGOs like the City Organization of the Deaf of Belgrade.
Dr. Pham Hai Chung is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Professional Communication Programme at the Faculty of Postgraduate Education , British University Vietnam (BUV). Previously, she was a researcher at Harvard Kennedy School (2022-2024) and a lecturer at Vietnam National University (2019-2022). She holds a PhD in Communication from Bournemouth University (2011-2015), an MA in International Journalism from Hong Kong Baptist University (2007-2008), and a BA in English from Hanoi National University (2000-2004). Education PhD in Communication, Bournemouth University (2011-2015) MA in International Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University (2007-2008) BA in English, Hanoi National University (2000-2004) Her research focuses on brands and youth , social media identity , and media’s role in war . Her work examines consumer culture, digital rights, and propaganda during the Vietnam War. Recent publications include a forthcoming book on North Vietnam’s propaganda strategies and Scopus-indexed studies on Facebook identity construction and photo manipulation among Vietnamese youth. Notable scientific awards include the Hinrich Foundation Scholar (2007-2008). She has contributed to international journals (e.g., Journal of Consumer Marketing , Acta Informatica Pragensia ) and conferences on media, war, and digital governance.
Rahul Varman is a Professor in the Department of Management Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He holds a Fellow in Management from IIM Ahmedabad (1994), an M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur (1987), and a B.Tech from Pantnagar (1985). His research focuses on the political economy of corporations, globalization and working classes, and governance of global value chains. His work critically examines corporate power, market structures, and the impact of globalization on labor and society. Professor Varman's approach integrates political economy perspectives with organizational analysis to reveal the underlying power dynamics in contemporary capitalism. Professor Varman's recent publications (2023-2024) analyze the digitalization of education, the political economy of India's telecom industry, corporate governance issues, and the impact of global value chains on labor conditions. His work demonstrates consistent critical engagement with mainstream economic theories, particularly challenging neoliberal assumptions about market efficiency and corporate responsibility. His scholarly contributions appear in journals such as Monthly Review, Economic & Political Weekly, and Aspects of India's Economy, reflecting both academic rigor and engagement with policy-relevant issues. Professor Varman frequently collaborates with researchers like Manali Chakrabarti on studies examining industrial clusters and labor conditions in India. He teaches courses including MBA 611: Organisation Structure & Behaviour, MBA 617: Socio-political & Ethical Environment of Business, MBA 716: Introduction to Corporations, and MBA 717: Governance of Global Value Chains, emphasizing critical perspectives on business and society. Professor Varman is actively involved in social initiatives including Hamara Manch and the IIT Kanpur Citizen's Forum, demonstrating his commitment to connecting academic work with social concerns and public discourse on economic policy and corporate governance.
Liesbeth Enneking is Professor of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Erasmus School of Law (Erasmus University Rotterdam). She obtained her PhD in 2012 for research on civil litigation's role in corporate accountability for human rights and environmental violations. Her work focuses on legal frameworks for responsible business conduct in global value chains. Active legal expert in CSR debates Consulted for European Commission, Dutch ministries, NWO, and AXA Research Fund Current ancillary roles: Monitoring Committee for Dutch Insurance Sector's IRBC Agreement (since 2018), Dutch NCP for OECD Guidelines (since 2021), ABP Pension Fund CSR Committee (since 2022) Her research spans transnational litigation, private international law, and tort law applications to corporate accountability. Key projects include foreign direct liability cases, Shell Nigeria litigation, and EU sustainability directive implementation. Recent publications emphasize integrated compliance strategies and judicial remedies for host country communities. Scientific recognition includes: Rotating Professorship at University of Leuven (2015-2016) Utrecht University Focus program grants (2010-2012) 'Scriptie uit de la' prize (2007) Enneking has held positions at Utrecht Center for Accountability and Liability Law (2013-2017) and contributes to multidisciplinary research projects. She analyzes intersections between psychology and legal decision-making, particularly in evidence evaluation and liability determination.
Bruno Deffains serves as Professor of Economic Sciences at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, where he directs the Master's program in Law and Economics, the Center for Research in Economics and Law (CRED), and the Digital Transformation of Law and Legaltech University Diploma. His academic leadership extends to the Yale-ESSEC-Paris 2 Summer School in Law and Economics and the Legal Security Index initiative. Affiliated with the Faculty of Law, he bridges economic theory with legal practice through extensive research and institutional engagement. Doctor of Economic Sciences (1991) Accreditation to Supervise Research (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, 1993) Deffains' research centers on the Economics of Law, examining how legal frameworks influence economic outcomes across diverse domains. His work in Public Economics investigates tax compliance and redistribution mechanisms, while Industrial Economics research analyzes competition policy and market regulation. Recent scholarship explores digital transformation's impact on legal practice, compliance systems, and the cognitive functions of law. He employs rigorous economic modeling to dissect liability rules, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the comparative performance of legal traditions, consistently linking theoretical insights to real-world policy challenges in antitrust, corruption, and judicial efficiency. His publication trajectory reveals deepening engagement with contemporary legal-economic intersections, evolving from foundational work on liability and legal origins toward cutting-edge analysis of digitalization and compliance. The consistent thread across his oeuvre is the application of microeconomic principles to institutional design, with increasing emphasis on behavioral dimensions and technological disruption in legal systems. Institut Universitaire de France Fellowship (2013) As academic director of the Law and Economics Master's program and CRED research center, Deffains oversees numerous doctoral theses and research initiatives. His role in the trilateral Summer School with Yale Law School and ESSEC cultivates international scholarly exchange, while leadership in the French Association of Law and Economics and European Association of Law and Economics demonstrates sustained commitment to field-building. External responsibilities include chairing the Commercial Practices Examination Commission and advising the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights, reflecting policy-relevant scholarship grounded in empirical economic analysis. Deffains leads the Center for Research in Economics and Law (CRED), a prominent research unit specializing in institutional analysis of legal systems. Through the Summer School in Law and Economics and Digital Transformation initiatives, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between economists, legal scholars, and practitioners. His directorship of the Legal Security Index project connects academic research with practical legal metrics development, while involvement with the Club des Juristes' digital pole positions him at the forefront of technology-law convergence debates.
