جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Early Modern History
• Economic History
• Legal History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Shaw serves as Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History and Director of Education at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. With appointments since 2005 and prior positions at Oxford and Sussex, he maintains active roles in teaching, research administration (currently Director of Postgraduate Studies), and scholarly leadership as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His educational background includes an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh and a Ph.D. from the European University Institute in Florence (1998). His academic journey began with a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford examining Venetian petty crime, leading to his award-winning monograph The Justice of Venice . Shaw's research centers on the interplay between legal frameworks and economic practices in early modern Italy, particularly Venice and Florence. His work explores credit disputes, market ethics, and the embedding of commerce within personal relationships, utilizing sources like supplications for justice and fraud denunciations to reveal how ethical concepts operated in daily market life. Current projects investigate contractual morality in Venetian fraud cases and seek to develop collaborative research on early modern market ethics. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in top historical journals, with recent work analyzing gender and law in pre-unification Italy, Venetian credit economies, and the moral dimensions of early modern contracts. Shaw's scholarship bridges legal, economic, and social history through meticulous archival analysis. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship British Academy Competition for Postdoctoral Monographs The Gladstone Prize (Royal Historical Society) Senate Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2009) Shaw actively supervises doctoral research in early modern Italian history, currently advising Tobias Gardner on Sheffield's slavery connections and previously guiding four PhD completions including Joe Tryner's study of firearm violence in Bologna. His Wellcome Trust-funded project Selling Health in Renaissance Italy (with Evelyn Welch) examined apothecary practices as intermediaries between medical theory and practice. He encourages collaboration through his initiative to establish a research group focused on early modern market ethics. Shaw maintains significant administrative responsibilities including Director of Education roles and previous service as Exams Officer and Senior Tutor, while his research continues to reshape understanding of legal-economic interactions in Renaissance Italy through innovative use of judicial records.

• National Security
• Intelligence Analysis
• Counterintelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Mays serves as a current manager of law enforcement and intelligence professionals at George Mason University's Department of Criminology, Law and Society. With over 30 years of experience spanning federal government roles at DHS agencies (CBP, HSI-ICE, USCIS) and a 27-year U.S. Army Reserve career, he specializes in counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and intelligence cycle optimization. His expertise includes HUMINT, SIGINT, CyberINT, and GEOINT operations across government-military interfaces. Holding a MS in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University and degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Applied Physics from Embry-Riddle, he advises graduate theses and sits on NIU's curriculum review board. His career combines federal leadership roles with field deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, emphasizing intelligence fusion and tactical operations. Research focuses on national security threats, transnational organized crime, and intelligence sensor systems. He mentors students on domestic/international law enforcement coordination and emerging threat detection methodologies.

• Counterterrorism
• National Security Strategy
• Special Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Costa is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies (CSS). He previously served as Special Assistant to the U.S. President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council (NSC), overseeing counterterrorism policy and hostage recovery operations. With 34 years of military and national security experience, he held roles at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Naval Special Warfare Development Group (with Navy SEALs), and taught strategic studies at Norwich University. Education: M.A. in Strategic Intelligence, American Military University M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies, U.S. Naval War College B.A., Norwich University His research focuses on counterterrorism strategies, special operations, and national security policy. Costa has deployed to Panama, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He currently serves as Executive Director of the International Spy Museum, advancing public discourse on intelligence and security issues. Awards: Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2 awards) USSOCOM Commando Hall of Honor Inductee (2013) Prior to academia, Costa led operational roles in USSOCOM and advised on high-stakes national security contingencies. His military and civilian career bridges strategic policy development, field operations, and educational outreach.

Marek Jan Chodakiewiczمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th Century History
• Cold War Studies
• Eastern European Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz is a Professor of History at the Institute of World Politics (IWP) in Washington, D.C., and holds the Kociuszko Chair in Polish Studies . He specializes in Eastern European history, Cold War studies, espionage, and political analysis, with a focus on Poland, the Soviet Union, and post-Soviet geopolitics. His research includes works on Józef Piłsudski, Soviet espionage techniques, and the legacy of communism. Key research interests include 20th-century Eastern European history, Cold War espionage, and the intersection of politics and security in post-Soviet states. He is affiliated with the Kosciuszko Chair & Center for Intermarium Studies , emphasizing strategic analysis of the region between the Baltic and Black Seas. His publications span over a decade, analyzing topics such as Russian espionage networks, the history of Polish resistance movements, and the geopolitical strategies of authoritarian regimes. His work often challenges revisionist narratives and advocates for a nuanced understanding of Eastern Europe’s complex history.

Iain Cameronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• European Union Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Iain Cameron is a Professor of International Law at the Department of Law , Uppsala University, Sweden. His research focuses on human rights law , European Union law , constitutional law , and national security , with a particular emphasis on data privacy , intelligence oversight , and international sanctions . 2024: Secrecy and Disclosure of Information in Sweden (Data Privacy) 2023: Mänskliga rättigheter i europeisk praxis (ECHR Commentary) 2023: An Introduction to the ECHR (Educational Resource) 2021: International Sanctions (Oxford Bibliographies) His recent publications analyze post-pandemic governance , EU intelligence constraints , and judicial oversight in security law . Cameron actively contributes to comparative legal studies , particularly in Nordic cooperation and constitutional reforms , and serves as a Venice Commission member for legal opinion drafting.

Scott Bradfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Criminal Law
• Cybercrime
• White Collar Crime
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott E. Bradford is a Pro Tem Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law, specializing in cybercrime and white collar crime. He serves concurrently as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, with 18 years of experience as a federal prosecutor handling complex cases in public corruption, money laundering, and national security. His career includes leadership roles in the Department of Justice, such as Acting Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section and regional cyber attaché for Southeast Asia. Affiliation: University of Oregon School of Law (Part-Time Faculty) Current Role: U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Key Expertise: Cybercrime, White Collar Prosecution, Public Corruption, National Security Bradford clerked for Judge Michael W. Mosman of the U.S. District Court for Oregon and remains actively engaged in legal education while maintaining his prosecutorial responsibilities.

Paul Maddrellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Modern European History
• International Relations
• Cold War Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Maddrell is a Lecturer specializing in modern European history and international relations, focusing on the political development of Europe since 1945. His expertise includes the impact of Germany and the Soviet Union on global affairs, intelligence history, and communism. He holds advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge (PhD) and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Education: MA, LL.M, MPhil (Cantab), PhD (Cantab). Research interests center on Cold War intelligence activities, particularly the operations of Communist security agencies and Western espionage targeting East Germany and the USSR. His work explores leadership in secret intelligence services, the Stasi’s surveillance strategies, and the historical dynamics of adversary analysis. Maddrell’s publications often bridge the gap between political history and the mechanics of intelligence, emphasizing the role of Germany and the Soviet Union in shaping Cold War geopolitics. His scholarship reveals a consistent focus on archival analysis, particularly declassified materials from East German and Soviet archives, to uncover overlooked aspects of Cold War intelligence. Key themes include HUMINT operations, the impact of refugee networks on espionage, and the interplay between political ideology and security strategy. Paul’s research has been recognized through collaborative works on intelligence leaders and their roles in global conflicts, as well as analyses of Cold War adversaries' perceptions and counterintelligence tactics. His interdisciplinary approach integrates historical methodology with security studies, offering fresh insights into 20th-century international relations.

Roderick Baileyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• History of Medicine
• Medical Ethics
• War and Conflict Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roderick Bailey is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities and the Oxford Centre for the History of Science, Medicine and Technology. He specializes in the history of medicine, particularly focusing on blood transfusion in conflict zones, disease control in war environments, and the mental health impacts of resistance movements. His work bridges medical history with ethical and humanitarian concerns, examining how healthcare systems adapt to crises. Dr. Bailey holds a PhD and was an Alistair Horne Fellow at St Antony’s College. His research has been supported by grants from the Royal Army Medical Corps Charity and the Wellcome Trust. Notable publications include Wildest Province (2008) on wartime resistance in Albania and Target: Italy (2014), an official Cabinet Office history. He also advises on cultural heritage protection in conflict zones, supported by Oxford’s Fell Fund. His awards include Fellowships from the Royal Geographical Society and the British School at Athens. Bailey’s interdisciplinary approach integrates global health history with military and political contexts, addressing themes like refugee health, epidemic management, and the ethical dimensions of medical practices in austere environments.

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• Healthcare Information Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Young B. Choi is a Professor in the Department of Engineering & Computer Science at Regent University, specializing in cybersecurity, network security, and healthcare information security. He has held academic positions at institutions including James Madison University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and industry roles at companies like Creative Technology Ltd. and Compaq Computer Corporation. His research focuses on securing telecommunications, healthcare data privacy (HIPAA compliance), and emerging technologies like blockchain. Dr. Choi has served as an associate technical editor of the IEEE Communications Magazine since 2005 and contributed to over 150 refereed publications. He is an Outstanding Contributor in the TeleManagement Forum’s University Community Program and a member of the LoRa Alliance. Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Computer Networking from University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.S. in Computer Science from KAIST; B.S. in Computer Science & Statistics from Chonnam National University. His research interests span secure service management, information assurance for homeland security, and cybersecurity in telemedicine. Key contributions include frameworks for HIPAA compliance audits, mitigation strategies for 5G security risks, and blockchain applications in patient data protection. Dr. Choi has authored Selected Readings in Cybersecurity (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018) and contributed to multiple technical specifications and book chapters. Notable awards include the 2016 Regent University Faculty Excellence Award and a 1996 Best Paper Award at IEEE NOMS. His work frequently addresses real-world cybersecurity challenges, such as analyzing high-profile data breaches (e.g., Facebook, Equifax) and advancing BYOD security through NAC and next-gen firewalls.

• International Relations
• Military History
• Diplomatic History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Larsen is a Lecturer in Intelligence and War Studies at the University of Glasgow's History Department. His research focuses on American and British foreign policy, intelligence practices, and wartime diplomacy in the early 20th century. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held academic positions there, including roles at Trinity College. Education: BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MPhil and PhD, Christ's College, Cambridge (supervised by Prof. Christopher Andrew) Research interests include codebreaking's role in foreign policy, wartime economic strategies, cultures of governmental secrecy, and the intellectual history of foreign policy decision-making. His 2021 book Plotting for Peace re-examines WWI-era Anglo-American diplomacy, while recent articles analyze the Espionage Act of 1917 and British intelligence during the Easter Rising. Teaching: Offers courses on intelligence analysis, the US-UK 'special relationship,' and war termination strategies. His work bridges diplomatic, military, and intelligence history, emphasizing transatlantic dynamics and the interplay between secrecy and statecraft.

• History of U.S. Foreign Relations
• History of U.S. Intelligence
• Modern France
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Perlman is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She leads the BAI Holocaust research initiative and previously served as Professor of Intelligence Studies and History and Acting Provost at the National Intelligence University. Her research focuses on the History of U.S. Foreign Relations, U.S. Intelligence History, and Modern France, with emphasis on Cold War dynamics. She authored Contesting France: Intelligence and U.S. Foreign Policy (2023), which won the 2024 International Intelligence History Association Best Book Prize. Her work integrates archival intelligence materials with diplomatic history to explore U.S.-France relations during critical Cold War junctures. Perlman received the 2020 Robert Beland Memorial Teaching Excellence Award for her pedagogical contributions. Her expertise spans intelligence historiography, Cold War espionage, and the intersection of French political movements with U.S. foreign policy strategies.

Paul Dresserمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Counter-terrorism
• Radicalisation Studies
• Criminology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Dresser is a faculty member at Northumbria University specializing in counter-terrorism, radicalisation studies, and criminology. His research focuses on intelligence gathering, deception analysis, and policing strategies related to counter-terrorism and radicalisation prevention. Dr. Dresser holds a PhD in Criminology (awarded July 2015), an MRes in Research Methods (November 2011), and a BSc (Hons) in Criminology (July 2010). His academic foundation provides a strong basis for his current research in security studies and intelligence analysis. His research interests span counter-terrorism strategies, radicalisation processes, deception detection in intelligence gathering, and the psychological aspects of counter-terrorism policing. Dresser examines how law enforcement agencies handle human intelligence sources, analyze deception in informant accounts, and implement counter-radicalisation programs like the UK's PREVENT strategy. His work critically assesses the impact of counter-terrorism measures on minority communities and explores the balance between security and human rights. Dresser's publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from theoretical analysis of counter-terrorism legislation toward more applied research on police practices and intelligence gathering. His recent work increasingly focuses on deception analysis in human intelligence sources and the operational challenges faced by police officers implementing counter-radicalisation policies. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges criminology, psychology, and security studies, with particular emphasis on evidence-based approaches to counter-terrorism. Dr. Dresser currently supervises Sarah Driver, who is researching "Preventing and Addressing the Radicalisation of Men and Boys into Inceldom from the Perspectives of Former Incels and Counter-Terrorism Practitioners" (starting October 2024). This supervision reflects his ongoing commitment to mentoring the next generation of security studies researchers.

Ana-Maria BOLBORICIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• European Institutions
• International Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana-Maria BOLBORICI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences and Communication within the Faculty of Sociology and Communication at the University of Technical Education in Brașov (UNITBV). Her research focuses on International Relations, European Institutions, Migration Studies, and Education Policy, with notable contributions to topics such as EU foreign policy, child protection in crises, and intercultural dialogue. She has published widely on issues ranging from sustainable heritage management to civic education and hybrid warfare strategies. Her academic work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy implications, addressing global challenges such as migration crises, human rights, and the digital transformation of education. Key themes in her research include the role of European Union institutions in conflict resolution, the impact of residence areas on family dynamics, and the ethical dimensions of online learning. Dr. BOLBORICI’s publications span peer-reviewed journals like Sustainability and Sociológia , as well as edited volumes on intercultural studies. Her recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary societal challenges, emphasizing the interplay between cultural heritage, education systems, and policy frameworks.

• Security Studies
• Risk Management
• Threat Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natalia Moch is an Assistant Professor at the Military University of Technology, specializing in Security Studies with a focus on urban security, crisis management, and cybersecurity. Her research explores contemporary challenges such as information security policy, technological integration in defense systems, and resilience in smart cities. She has authored over 109 publications, 38 promoted theses, and led 5 research projects, contributing significantly to strategic communication and national security discourse. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in policy-making and operational effectiveness. Research Interests: Dr. Moch’s expertise spans urban security strategies, risk management in crises, cybersecurity policy, and the role of new technologies in national defense. She examines threats ranging from disinformation campaigns to drone warfare, with particular attention to Poland’s security dynamics. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both traditional and emerging challenges in安全保障, including pandemic-related security and media influence. Publications: Her recent work highlights urban resilience through ICT solutions, the use of drones in conflict zones, and the integration of composites in aviation safety. She explores how technological advancements can enhance public infrastructure protection while mitigating modern threats. Her articles also analyze geopolitical issues like Schengen border security during crises and the ethical implications of influence operations. Advising and Grants: With 38 promoted theses and 5 projects under her guidance, Dr. Moch mentors students on competency development in state protection services and crisis management. Her research has been recognized through bibliometric indices such as a Scopus h-index of 2 and a WoS h-index of 1. Collaborations include multi-center studies on cybersecurity and strategic communication. Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, her work aligns with the university’s focus on defense technology and security policy, contributing to interdisciplinary teams addressing modern security challenges.

Rubén Arcosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligence Studies
• Strategic Communication
• Hybrid Threats
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rubén Arcos is a Professor at the University Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) in Madrid, Spain, where he serves as Director of International Programs and leads research in the Ciberimaginario group on Digital Culture and Communication. He holds a visiting role at the College of Europe (Bruges) in the EU International Relations department. Key Affiliations: Chair of Intelligence Studies Section, International Studies Association (ISA) Co-founder of the International Online Intelligence Hub (IntelHub) Member of NATO STO Research Task Groups (SAS-189, SAS-ET-FG, SAS-114) Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence Research Focus: Hybrid Threats, Disinformation, Strategic Communication, EU Security Policy, Intelligence Analysis, and Digital Culture. His work bridges academia and practice through projects like the EU-HYBNET network and the DOMINOES Erasmus+. Recent publications explore disinformation's impact on democracies and climate policy. Recent Projects: Co-PI of EU-HYBNET (Pan-European Hybrid Threat Network) Lead of the MOOC Strategic Communication to Counter Security Threats (ITU Prize Winner) Contributor to NATO/STO initiatives on predictive intelligence and uncertainty communication Awards: 2023 ITU WSIS Prize for Digital Innovation in Security Education NATO SAS Excellence Award for Project SAS-114 Academic Leadership: Directed Spain's first MA in Intelligence Analysis (2010–2018) Co-organized major conferences like StratComES and NATO's Hybrid Threat workshop Teaches courses on strategic communication, intelligence analysis, and EU security across 15+ countries