جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas Brinkhoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoinformatics
• Geodatabase Systems
• Spatio-temporal Data Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Brinkhoff is Chair of the Institute Board and Chair of Geoinformatics at Oldenburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Institute for Applied Photogrammetry and Geoinformatics (IAPG) and contributes to institutions like the Association for the Promotion of Geoinformatics in Northern Germany (GiN e.V.) and the Oldenburg Research and Development Institute for Computer Science (OFFIS e.V.). Education: Diploma in Computer Science (Informatik), Universität Bremen (1990) Doctorate in Computer Science (Dr. rer. nat.), Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1994) Brinkhoff's research spans geodatabase systems, spatiotemporal data processing, geosensor analytics, and location-based services. His work addresses Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI), web-based geospatial visualization, and mobile data integration, with applications in traffic management and forensic science. Recent projects include ProSaDi (Digital Provenance and Collection Research) and contributions to the Laboratory for optical 3D metrology . He has served on program committees for ACM SIGSPATIAL (2002-2019), AGILE conferences (2010-2025), and editorial boards of journals like GeoInformatica and TGIS. Notable Lectures: 2024: Forensic applications of tachograph data 2023: Geoinformatics in homicide investigations 2022: Spatiotemporal analysis for sustainability projects 2015: Open geodata standards at FOSSGIS 2014: Mobile sensor data processing

Abhijit Banerjeeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abhijit Banerjee is the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at MIT and Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). A 2019 Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, his research focuses on development economics, political economy, and poverty alleviation. He co-authored influential books like Poor Economics and Good Economics for Hard Times , emphasizing evidence-based policies and randomized controlled trials. Banerjee’s work addresses global challenges such as education, health, and social welfare, with notable contributions to microfinance, public health interventions, and anti-poverty programs. He holds leadership roles in global initiatives like the Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel and has advised governments worldwide. His research spans topics from police resource allocation in India to the impact of information during crises like demonetization and the pandemic. Education: Bachelor’s in Statistics, Presidency College, Kolkata M.A. in Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University PhD in Economics, Harvard University Key Contributions: Co-founder of J-PAL, promoting evidence-based poverty reduction strategies. Pioneer in using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for policy evaluation. Research on microfinance, education reforms, and health interventions in developing countries. Awards: Nobel Prize in Economics (2019), Infosys Prize in Social Sciences (2009), Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2020). Grants/Advisory Roles: Collaborations with institutions like the World Bank, UN, and governments on poverty, health, and education policies. Labs/Teams: J-PAL global network, Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab.

Sakari Melanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• EU Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sakari Melander is a Professor at the Faculty of Law , University of Helsinki, specializing in Criminal Law , with a focus on constitutionalization, Europeanization, and sentencing policies. His work bridges theoretical criminal law with practical legislative and policy challenges. Key research areas include EU criminal law, constitutional constraints on criminal legislation, and general doctrines of criminal law. He has extensive experience in parliamentary legal consultation, providing expert opinions to Finland’s Legislative Committees (e.g., on immigration control, anti-corruption directives, and digital evidence handling). Recent publications address topics like EU corporate sanction policies, constitutionalization of criminal law, and reforms in Finnish sentencing systems. His 2025 article in the New Journal of European Criminal Law explores balancing administrative and criminal sanctions in the EU. Scientific awards include: Hilkka ja Otto Brusiin Foundation Thesis Prize (2001) Magister Bonus – Good Teacher Award (2014) Primustohtori Award (2010) Year’s Teacher (2010) Year’s Opponent (2008) He leads research projects such as Criminal Law Under Pressure: Differentiation and Harmonization (2012-2015) and Assessment of Human Trafficking Sanction Practices (2021-2022), and supervises doctoral theses on criminal law topics.

Christopher J. Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Financial Decision-Making
• Credit Markets
• Real Estate Finance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher J. Palmer is an Associate Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in financial decision-making, credit markets, and policy interventions. His research focuses on how individuals and institutions respond to economic upheavals in areas like bankruptcy, retirement savings, and real estate. He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Brigham Young University. Palmer’s work has been published in top journals such as the American Economic Review , Journal of Finance , and Review of Financial Studies . He explores topics including racial disparities in bankruptcy outcomes, consumer payment behavior, and the effects of quantitative easing. His research is supported by affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Key honors include the 2022 Jamieson Prize and the 2019 Society for Financial Studies Best Paper Award. Palmer has contributed to public debates on policy issues like rent control and retirement savings through media outlets such as The New York Times , Bloomberg , and Vox .

Janina Dillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Humanitarian Law
• International Law and War
• Ethics of War
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Janina Dill holds the Dame Louise Richardson Chair in Global Security at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. She is also a Professorial Fellow at Trinity College and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law, and Armed Conflict (ELAC). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of law, morality, and international relations in the context of war. Her research spans three interconnected strands: the legal requirements for military operations under international law; theoretical frameworks for understanding how international law serves as an instrument of morality in war; and empirical investigations into how moral and legal norms affect real-world military decision-making and public opinion in conflict zones. Professor Dill's work has particular relevance to contemporary conflicts, with extensive analysis of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. She has examined how international humanitarian law applies to these conflicts, the moral arguments employed by different parties, and the practical challenges of implementing legal constraints in complex warfare environments. Her research has been recognized with the prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in 2021, which she has used to advance her work on the moral psychology of decision-making in war. She is currently leading multiple significant research projects, including a three-year ESRC/NSF-funded study on "Cumulative Civilian Harm" and an expert process with the ICRC on military objectives under international humanitarian law. Professor Dill is frequently consulted by international media outlets including The Guardian, The Economist, BBC, CNN, and major European publications. Her expertise is regularly sought on matters related to the laws and ethics of war, particularly regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. She has received recognition for her contributions to the field through numerous speaking engagements, media appearances, and her influential research that bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in contemporary conflicts.

Karl Kunkelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Higher Education Administration
• Political Economy of Crime Control
• White Collar Crime
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karl Kunkel serves as Dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has a distinguished career spanning academia and administration, including 17 years as a faculty member (rising from Assistant to Full Professor) at Missouri State University, leadership roles at Pittsburg State University, and a tenure as Provost at Southeast Missouri State University. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Missouri-Columbia Dr. Kunkel’s scholarly focus centers on the political economy of crime control , white-collar crime , and criminal courts , with additional commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning . His administrative leadership extends to strategic planning, liberal arts advocacy, and national discussions on faculty mental health. At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Dean Kunkel has spearheaded initiatives such as the rebranding of the college and represented its interests in UW System meetings. His career bridges sociological research with transformative leadership in higher education administration.

• Chinese Governance
• Criminology
• Political Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Borge Bakken is a Researcher affiliated with the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences at The Australian National University. His work focuses on Chinese governance, criminology, and socio-legal systems with particular emphasis on corruption dynamics, criminal justice reforms, and socio-political structures in modern China. He has conducted extensive research on topics including wrongful convictions, rural criminal networks, and institutional corruption mechanisms. Research Interests: Dr Bakken's expertise spans Chinese legal frameworks, socio-political governance, and criminological studies. His work critically examines how social norms intersect with punitive measures in contemporary China, particularly in areas like anti-corruption policies and judicial transparency. Recent studies include analyses of 'criminal villages' and evolving corruption forms within state-owned enterprises. Publications: His 2021 article on corruption in China explores land management and state asset misappropriation. Earlier works address wrongful convictions and the socio-legal challenges in rural crime networks. His research demonstrates a focus on institutional accountability and systemic governance issues. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his collaborative work with co-author Wang, J. (2021) suggests interdisciplinary engagements within ANU's China studies networks.

Mo Addaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Network Security
• Distributed Systems
• Wireless Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mo Adda is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth's School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Technology. He holds a PhD in Distributed Systems and Parallel Processing from the University of Surrey. His research focuses on network security, distributed systems, wireless networks, and cybercrime prevention. He leads projects in the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime, exploring fault management in networks, blockchain applications, and IoT forensics. With 16 supervised theses, he advises on topics like energy-efficient cloud systems and machine learning for environmental modeling. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in software-defined networks, traffic control, and secure data sharing in social networks. Education: PhD in Distributed Systems (University of Surrey) Affiliations: Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience; Portsmouth Centre for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Research Interests Dr. Adda's research spans: Network security and fault detection mechanisms Blockchain applications in IoT and forensics Energy-efficient cloud data center optimization Machine learning for climate modeling Self-organizing network protocols Grants & Collaborations His projects include collaborations with industry partners on secure data leakage detection in cloud systems and resilient wireless protocols for harsh environments. He has pioneered fault classification systems using clustering algorithms and fuzzy logic. Labs & Teams He contributes to the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime, focusing on digital forensics and network intrusion analysis. His team develops frameworks for privacy management in social networks and proactive routing in software-defined networks.

Haitao Shiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Criminal Justice
• Drug Policing
• Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Haitao Shi is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on criminal justice systems, drug policing in China, and the intersection of technology with crime. He employs advanced research methods including quantitative tools (R, Python, SPSS), qualitative software (Nvivo, MAXQDA), and data visualization techniques (Gephi, QGIS). His current projects include studying Chinese students' experiences at the University of Edinburgh and analyzing rhizomatic networks in online drug trade funded by the Polish Ministry of Science. Haitao's work emphasizes cross-cultural comparisons, particularly in drug trade dynamics across Finnish, Polish, and English-speaking contexts. He explores topics like police professionalization in China, guanxi networks, and quota-driven policing strategies. His methodologies span cloud computing (Azure, AWS), database systems (MySQL), and version control (Git), reflecting a technologically adept approach to criminology research. Notable research themes include the role of marketing in darknet drug trade, generational conflicts in police culture, and community-based drug rehabilitation policies. He collaborates with international teams and utilizes platforms like Microsoft Azure for large-scale data analysis.

Ruben Anderssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration
• Borders
• Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ruben Andersson is Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford’s Department of International Development, where he researches migration, borders, security, and conflict. His work spans the West African Sahel, southern Europe, and global security dynamics. Current Leverhulme Major Research Fellow (2023-26) for 'Apocalypse soon: Security, subversion and the struggle for a human future' Author of three major monographs: Wreckonomics (2023), No Go World (2019), and Illegality, Inc. (2014) Co-edits special issues on remoteness and risk in global governance His research focuses on the unintended consequences of security interventions, including: How fear maps global danger zones Counterproductive border control industries Postcolonial risk economies in Mali and Afghanistan Security-fueled displacement cycles Profits from migration control systems Anthropology of the bioeconomy Recent publications (2016-2024) analyze: Security as subversion Border wall paradoxes Bioeconomic border technologies Digital danger mapping Interventionist 'bunker politics' Time as a control mechanism Scientific recognition: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2023) Co-published in The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology , Political Geography , and Security Dialogue Doctoral supervision includes: Chloe Marshall-Denton Maggie Neil His fieldwork in Mali, Senegal, and the Mediterranean has produced critical insights about: Security industry feedback loops Risk aversion in academic/interventionist practices Colonial cartographic legacies in modern geopolitics Profit motives behind 'failed' interventions

• Network Security
• Cryptographic Protocols
• Industrial Control System Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Ernest Foo is a distinguished academic at Griffith University's School of Information and Communication Technology, specializing in cybersecurity with a focus on industrial control systems and cryptographic protocols. With over 15 years of experience in computer networking, he has established himself as a leading expert in SCADA security and smart grid cybersecurity. His research has significant practical applications in critical infrastructure protection, and he has developed hands-on security training programs that have trained professionals from major Australian utilities and government agencies. Professor Foo's educational background includes: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering from University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology Professor Foo's research interests center around secure cryptographic protocols with specific applications in industrial control system security and cyber physical systems. His work spans SCADA security, smart grid protection, wireless sensor network security, and post-quantum cryptography. He has made significant contributions to understanding vulnerabilities in industrial protocols like Modbus and DNP3, and has pioneered the application of process mining and data mining techniques for attack detection in critical infrastructure systems. His research bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implementations in real-world industrial environments. Professor Foo's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated security frameworks for critical infrastructure. His work shows a progression from foundational SCADA security research to advanced applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and formal methods in cybersecurity. A notable trend is the integration of zero trust principles with industrial control systems, alongside growing emphasis on post-quantum cryptographic solutions. His publications span high-impact journals and conferences in cybersecurity, with increasing focus on anomaly detection in cyber-physical systems and the application of graph-based machine learning techniques to network security challenges. Professor Foo's notable scientific achievements include: Best paper award at the 2nd International Cyber Resilience Conference for "Gap analysis of Intrusion Detection in Smart Grids" Professor Foo has secured significant research funding including an ARC Linkage grant with Powerlink Queensland focused on cyber security for electricity sub-stations. He currently leads multiple research projects including Westpac Micro-Credentials in Financial Crime Investigation, Digital Banking Micro-credentials with ANZ, and research on quantum-safe cryptography. As a dedicated educator, he serves as Program Director for multiple cybersecurity programs including the Master of Cyber Security, and has supervised numerous doctoral and masters students. His Cyber Security: Industrial Control System course, conducted annually from 2013-2018, featured innovative hands-on training with real-world participants from major Australian utilities. Professor Foo has been instrumental in establishing the SCADA security research laboratory with multiple vendor system miniatures running industrial PLCs. His work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical implementations, making significant contributions to the security of industrial control systems and critical infrastructure worldwide.

Shahrzad Fouladvandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Criminal Law
• Transnational Criminal Law
• Human Trafficking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahrzad Fouladvand is an Associate Professor in International Criminal Law at the University of Sussex's School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her research focuses on transnational criminal law, human trafficking, and corruption, particularly their interplay in contexts like Albania. She previously worked at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), contributing to human rights conventions. A member of RUSI's Strategic Hub for Organised Crime (SHOC), she advocates holistic approaches to combating human trafficking beyond prosecution-centric methods. Dr. Fouladvand holds a PhD from the University of Sussex and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Education: PhD in Law, University of Sussex (2008–2012) Common Professional Examination (CPE)/Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), University of Huddersfield (2012–2014) Certifications in Machine Learning for Social Scientists (2023) and Social Network Analysis (2020) Research Interests: Dr. Fouladvand explores the nexus between human trafficking and corruption, emphasizing evidentiary challenges and institutional complicity. Her work integrates network analysis and responsibilisation frameworks, critiquing prosecution-centric approaches. Recent projects include a monograph on 'Human Trafficking, Corruption and Corporate Complicity' for Routledge, examining public-sector complicity in trafficking. Key Contributions: Authored over 30 publications, including journal articles and book chapters on ICC jurisprudence, anti-corruption law, and trafficking dynamics. Advised UK parliamentary committees on human trafficking and migration policies. Edited volumes on transnational organized crime and economic criminology. Awards and Fellowships: Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2016) Visiting Scholarship at Max-Planck Institute (2021–2022) Elected Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Slavery for BACL Labs/Teams: Active member of RUSI's SHOC, focusing on policy-relevant research to combat organized crime.

Gayle Letherbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Feminist Methodology
• Family and Kinship Studies
• Health and Medicine Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gayle Letherby is a Visiting Professor of Sociology at the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Medical School (Faculty of Health), and holds visiting roles at the University of Greenwich and the University of Bath’s Centre for Death and Society (CDAS). She is an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences (since 2007) and recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Contribution to Autoethnography Award. Her research focuses on feminist methodology, health sociology, grief and bereavement, mobility studies, and criminology. She has supervised over 20 doctoral students across multiple universities, including topics like non-motherhood, occupational therapy, and gang culture in African Caribbean communities. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, covering crime theory, auto/biographical research, and feminist epistemology. Notable collaborations include participatory studies on homeless individuals’ food experiences and ethnographic explorations of medical decision-making. Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, criminology, and health studies, with a strong emphasis on autoethnographic and creative methodologies. Recent research explores themes like grief narratives, gendered travel experiences, and the emotional dimensions of doctoral journeys. She has contributed to policy discussions on family-centred care and has been a guest lecturer globally, including at York University (Canada) and University College Cork (Ireland). Awards: Academy of Social Sciences Academician (2007), Lifetime Contribution to Autoethnography (2023) Teaching Expertise: Feminist research methods, criminology, sociology of health, gender studies Key Research Areas: Auto/biography, non-motherhood, medical sociology, mobility, grief studies

Kyle Treiberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurocriminology
• Situational Action Theory
• Developmental Criminology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kyle Treiber is a University Professor in Neurocriminology at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge , with a focus on integrating psychological, neuroscientific, and criminological theories to explain criminal behavior. She serves as Deputy Director of the Peterborough Adolescent and Young Adult Development Study (PADS+) and has developed its neurocognitive dimensions and theoretical foundation, Situational Action Theory (SAT) . Education: BS in Psychology (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001, Phi Beta Kappa), MPhil (2003), and PhD (2008) in Criminology (University of Cambridge). Leadership: Director of Criminological Research Programmes (2016–2019), Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Criminology , and member of the European Society of Criminology Executive Board. Her research examines how neurocognitive machinery (e.g., prefrontal brain functioning, self-control) and social environments interact to shape crime propensities. She specializes in multi-method longitudinal studies, dual process models of decision-making, and cross-comparative research grounded in SAT. Key themes include: Neurocognitive and moral decision-making in criminal behavior Gene-environment interactions in crime causation Space-time budgets and criminogenic environments Policy implications of integrated biosocial frameworks Recent publications highlight SAT’s application to diverse contexts like corruption , intimate partner abuse during the pandemic , and gender gaps in juvenile crime . She emphasizes refining theoretical models through empirical testing and advancing analytical criminology. Awards: Lopez-Rey Graduate Prize (2008), Nigel Walker Prize (2008). Dr. Treiber contributes to teaching programs in criminological theory, research methods, and neurocriminology. She leads the Centre for Analytic Criminology and collaborates on international comparative studies of crime causation.

Philip M. Nicholsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corruption Control
• Business Ethics
• International Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Philip M. Nichols is the Joseph Kolodny Professor of Social Responsibility in Business and Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a J.D. and LL.M. from Duke University and an A.B. from Harvard University. His scholarly and professional work centers on corruption control, institutional change in emerging economies, and ethical business practices. Research Interests: His research spans corruption as a global phenomenon, anti-bribery laws, shared value strategies, and the psychological and legal dimensions of bribery. He has conducted fieldwork in over twenty countries, especially in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. His work integrates legal, ethical, economic, and sociological perspectives. Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the moral and cognitive foundations of bribery. He frequently publishes in top law and ethics journals and contributes to authoritative commentaries. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, psychology, and business ethics. Scientific Awards: Hoeber Award for best article in volume 48 of the American Business Law Journal (2011) Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, as a full professor and co-editor of major volumes, he likely mentors graduate students and junior scholars. He has served in leadership roles including President of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business and Co-Chair of UN/CEFACT LG, indicating grant and policy influence. His work has shaped discourse on transnational anti-corruption frameworks. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at Wharton and is part of the core faculty of the Central Eurasian Studies Society at Penn. He co-chairs the Anti-Corruption Law Interest Group, reflecting active collaboration in scholarly networks.