جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Māris Jurušsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tax Policy
• Customs Administration
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Māris Jurušs is an Associate Professor and Director of Study Programs at the Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management (FEEM) of Riga Technical University . He oversees the study programs in "Customs and Tax Administration" and "Internal Security and Civil Protection." Additionally, he serves as a member of both the RTU FEEM Council and the FEEM Scientific Council. His research focuses on tax policy , customs administration , sustainability , and public administration . He has extensive experience in national and international projects, particularly in fiscal strategies for sustainable mobility and environmental taxation. Jurušs has worked in the Tax Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance and an international audit company . He is an expert of the Latvian Science Council and actively participates in academic conferences and Erasmus+ teaching exchanges. Selected projects include: "D2_DIGITAL2": State budget funding for RTU's digital governance development (2024). "LZP-2022/1-0306": Model development for sustainable last-mile delivery in Latvia (2023–present). ESF 01000-3.1.2.-e/118": Efficient university governance development (2018–2023). "CA21133 - GLITSS": COST Action on globalization, illicit trade, sustainability, and security (2023–). His publications address topics such as excise duty harmonization for tobacco products, environmental taxation in transport, digital transformation of tax systems, and sustainable fiscal strategies . These works often intersect with European Union policy , climate change mitigation , and economic regulation .

Stephen Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Public Economics
• Taxation Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Smith is a Professor of Economics at University College London (UCL), serving as Head of the Economics Department (1997–2002) and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences (2007–2013). His primary research focuses on environmental policy, taxation, and European VAT systems. He has authored influential works like Environmental Economics: A Very Short Introduction (2011) and Taxation: A Very Short Introduction (2015), simplifying complex economic concepts for non-specialists. Research contributions include analysis of environmental tax instruments, VAT fraud prevention, and duty-free shopping economics. He has advised governments and international organizations such as HM Treasury, the European Commission, and the IMF. His affiliations include Research Associate roles at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and Research Fellow at CESifo (Munich).

Penelope Tuckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Accounting
• Public Finance
• Taxation Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Penelope Tuck is a Professor of Accounting, Public Finance and Policy at the Department of Accounting, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She previously held academic positions at Warwick Business School, the University of Southampton, and the University of Buckingham, and has professional experience as a Senior Tax Manager at Coopers & Lybrand (PwC). She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (FCA) and a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA). Her research lies at the intersection of accounting and organisation studies, with a focus on taxation policy and practice, public finance, governance, and the interplay of identity, knowledge, and power in public policy contexts. She has contributed extensively to scholarly discourse through publications in journals such as Critical Perspectives on Accounting , The British Accounting Review , and Public Money & Management , as well as book chapters on tax history and transparency. Her recent work explores themes including tax devolution, corporate tax avoidance, transparency in ownership, and the sociological dimensions of accounting in public institutions. She teaches modules on International Business Taxation and Accounting Theory and welcomes PhD applicants interested in qualitative research on taxation and public sector management. She holds leadership roles in professional communities, including membership on the Research Advisory Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, the Research Committee of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, and the Executive and Steering Group of the UK Tax Research Network. Her publications reflect a consistent trajectory in critical accounting, public policy, and institutional analysis, with a strong qualitative and interpretive methodological approach. She has served as Head of the Department of Accounting and Director of Research for the Business School, demonstrating her commitment to academic leadership and research excellence. Her research group and collaborations span interdisciplinary teams focusing on public accountability, tax governance, and organisational dynamics in the public sector.

Mariya Senykمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Indirect Taxation
• EU VAT Law
• International Tax Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mariya Senyk is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law and a Researcher at both the Lund Tax Academy and Public Law. Her roles involve teaching and conducting research in tax-related fields. Her research interests focus on indirect taxation, particularly EU VAT law, international tax law, and WTO law. She examines the tax challenges arising from the digital economy, including jurisdictional issues and the interplay between digital taxes and international trade law. Additionally, she is initiating a project on the role of taxes in achieving sustainability goals, analyzing energy taxation and how the EU can influence environmental tax policies within member states despite their national prerogatives. Recent publications emphasize the intersection of digitalization and tax law, particularly VAT, addressing challenges like cross-border jurisdiction, tax policy adaptation, and compliance in virtual environments. She also engages with EU case law interpretations, such as the Girelli Alcool case, and comparative analyses of national and EU tax practices. These works reflect a focus on modernizing tax frameworks to align with digital economy realities while exploring taxation’s role in sustainability initiatives. Mariya is the Principal Investigator of the ongoing Territorial allocation of consumption-type VAT between countries (EU focused) project and collaborates in interdisciplinary initiatives like Digitax and its Pufendorf IAS-related themes. She directs the advanced course Beskattning i den digitala eran (JUDN23) and has participated in conferences and workshops, including the Swedish Tax Force for the Future and the 15th GREIT Conference on tax jurisdiction issues. She is affiliated with the Lund Tax Academy and contributes to research within Public Law. Key collaborations include the Digitax network and projects at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Study, highlighting her involvement in teams addressing modern taxation challenges.

• Tax Law
• Consumption Taxation
• Value-added Tax
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Leila Juanto is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Lapland, specializing in tax law with a focus on consumption taxation, value-added tax, and excise taxes. She has been actively contributing to academic research since at least 2006, producing 27 documented outputs including books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. Her research interests encompass diverse taxation areas such as mining taxes, aviation taxation, corporate tax structures, and environmental policy integration. Notable publications include co-authored works like Synti- ja haittaverokirja (2020) and Arvonlisäverotus ja muu kulutusverotus (2018), which explore complex tax frameworks and legal implementations. Her articles reflect a trend toward analyzing specific tax domains (e.g., excise taxes on metals, aviation tax challenges) while maintaining a core focus on VAT and consumption policies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. Leila has supervised one documented academic work. While no grants or lab affiliations are specified, her extensive publication record indicates involvement in collaborative research projects and institutional tax policy initiatives.

Chris Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Customs and Border Management
• Customs Reform
• Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Lawson is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Director at the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Charles Sturt University, where he joined in 2021. With over 39 years of professional experience in customs and border management, he has implemented reform projects across Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Jordan, Lithuania, Pakistan, Somalia, and Ukraine. Education MIRA MICLA Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate in CCES Research Interests His expertise centers on customs modernization, organizational capacity building, and risk management systems. Lawson specializes in developing compliance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and border post rehabilitation strategies. His work integrates training needs analysis with practical implementation of customs procedures, emphasizing anti-smuggling techniques, post-clearance audit systems, and leadership development for border agencies. Professional Contributions As Principal Consultant for CCES, he designs and delivers specialized training programs including examination protocols, import/export compliance, and risk assessment methodologies. He currently teaches the Master in Customs Administration and Bachelor in Border Management courses, translating field experience into academic curriculum development.

Vinay Aakaluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• Ocular Surface Disease
• Corneal Wound Healing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vinay Aakalu serves as Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he holds dual leadership roles as Section Leader and Medical Director for Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery and Director of the Ocular Surface Disease Research Program. He additionally serves as Associate Preceptor for the ASOPRS Approved Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship, training future specialists in oculofacial reconstruction. His academic training includes: Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine (2006) Ophthalmology Residency at University of Illinois at Chicago (2010) Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago (2012) Dr. Aakalu's research program integrates basic science and clinical innovation across three interconnected domains: ocular surface biology with emphasis on histatin peptide therapeutics for corneal wound healing; advanced oculoplastic techniques including 3D-printed orbital implants and virtual reality surgical training; and translational studies on tear film biomarkers for systemic disease detection. His laboratory has pioneered discoveries regarding histatin-5's anti-inflammatory mechanisms in alkali injury models and its potential for treating dry eye disease. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant research trajectories in corneal wound healing therapeutics (particularly histatin peptide applications), evidence-based oculoplastic guidelines for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and surgical innovation through 3D printing and virtual reality. His work consistently bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical applications, with recent studies addressing soft tissue filler complications, eyelid motion biomechanics, and novel reconstruction techniques for periocular malignancies. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. As Associate Preceptor for the ASOPRS fellowship, Dr. Aakalu mentors oculofacial surgery trainees in complex reconstruction techniques. While specific grant details weren't provided, his active research program in ocular surface disease and surgical innovation indicates substantial ongoing funding supporting laboratory investigations and clinical trials. He directs the Ocular Surface Disease Research Program, which employs multidisciplinary approaches combining cell biology, peptide therapeutics, and advanced imaging to develop novel treatments for corneal disorders. The program maintains strong clinical integration through collaborations with cornea specialists and oculoplastic surgeons at the Kellogg Eye Center.

Peter Rickardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Customs and Excise
• Border Security
• International Trade
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Rickard serves as a Lecturer at the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), Charles Sturt University, leveraging over two decades of operational experience within the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and its predecessor organizations including Revenue Canada - Customs and Excise and the Canada Customs & Revenue Agency. His expertise spans critical border security domains with primary focus on: Trade incentives program management Advance Passenger Information – Passenger Name Record (API-PNR) compliance systems International aviation data analysis for border operations Customs enforcement strategies Cross-border regulatory cooperation frameworks Prior to joining CCES, Rickard directed the CBSA's national API-PNR Compliance program where his team monitored international air carrier data flows for all Canadian-bound aircraft, conducted compliance analysis, and supported targeting operations through direct engagement with global airlines, aviation associations, and regulatory bodies to enhance understanding of Canadian border legislation. No scientific awards or student supervision activities were documented in the source material. His operational background in customs compliance and international aviation security forms the foundation of his academic contributions at CCES.

Brent Juratowitchمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Trade
• Customs Administration
• Vocational Education and Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent Juratowitch is a Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Charles Sturt University, responsible for managing commercial operations of accredited vocational programs since joining in January 2013. He serves as Course Convener and Primary Assessor for the Advanced Diploma of International Business Management. Education: Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration, Charles Sturt University Master of Business Administration, Charles Sturt University Bachelor's Degree in Economics, University of Sydney Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Research and professional interests: International Trade Customs Administration Vocational Education and Training Business Management Export Development Trade Policy With 35+ years in international trade across public and private sectors, his work focuses on trade facilitation, vocational training delivery, and export development through practical field applications. Professional leadership: Lead project teams delivering vocational training in Laos and Solomon Islands Current Chair of Canberra Institute of Technology Pathways College Industry Advisory Group Former Trade and Investment Ambassador for Australian Capital Territory Former President of ACT Exporters Network

David Widdowsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trade Facilitation
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor David Widdowson AM is the Head of School and CEO of the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia. He holds a PhD in Public Sector Management and has over 40 years of experience in international trade regulation, including 21 years with the Australian Customs Service. His leadership roles include founding the International Network of Customs Universities (INCUS) and serving as Editor-in-Chief of the World Customs Journal. He is also actively involved in global customs organizations such as the World Customs Organization (WCO), contributing to academic research and policy development. Professor Widdowson's research focuses on Trade Facilitation, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Supply Chain Security. He has been recognized for his contributions to higher education, receiving the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2019. His work emphasizes modernizing border systems through digital innovation, strategic partnerships, and capacity building in developing regions. His publications from 2022–2024 highlight trends in customs digitization, post-crisis trade management, and the implementation of global trade frameworks like the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. He advocates for integrated approaches to compliance, leveraging technology and international collaboration to enhance trade efficiency and security. Key professional activities include advancing the WCO Data Strategy, promoting mutual recognition of trusted trader programs (AEO), and evaluating Single Window systems in Australia and Pacific nations. His work bridges academia and practice, aiming to strengthen customs institutions globally.

• International trade law
• Customs regulations
• Trade facilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dennis Ndonga is a Senior Lecturer at Murdoch University's School of Law and Criminology and the Centre for Biosecurity and One Health within the Harry Butler Institute. His research examines international trade law frameworks, customs modernization, and trade facilitation mechanisms across African economies. Additional affiliations include an adjunct position at Charles Sturt University's Centre for Customs and Excise Studies and Advisory Board membership at the Institute of Export & International Trade Africa. Teaching spans business law and legal studies units, with pedagogical recognition including the 2019 Learning and Teaching Award. Research publications critically analyze trade facilitation systems, rules of origin frameworks, and gender integration in customs administration, often drawing empirical evidence from East and Southern African contexts. Recent investigations focus on operational challenges at border posts and structural reforms within the AfCFTA. Learning and Teaching Recognition, Murdoch University, 2020 Learning and Teaching Award, Murdoch University, 2019

YEO Hwee Yingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Insurance Law
• Partnership Law
• Digital Tools in Insurance (AI, Blockchain, IoT)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

YEO Hwee Ying is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in commercial law with a focus on insurance law, partnership law, and digital innovation impacts on legal frameworks. Her research critiques traditional insurance doctrines like utmost good faith and examines modern challenges posed by InsurTech advancements such as AI, blockchain, and IoT. She authored Singapore's first academic text on partnership law and has published widely in prestigious journals including Modern Law Review and International & Comparative Law Quarterly . Education: LLM (University of London) LLB (Singapore) Research Interests: Insurance Law modernization, including digital tools' influence Partnership law structures and reforms Cross-jurisdictional legal comparisons in business and insurance Consumer protection in insurance contracts Her recent work explores autonomous vehicles' regulatory implications and blockchain's role in insurance underwriting. Professional Experience: Worked at Clifford Chance's London office Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley and Monash University

• Tax Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Environmental Taxation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

TERESA PUCHOL TUR is a Lecturer in the Department of Financial Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. Her work is centered on tax law, with a focus on corporate, energy, environmental, and local taxation within the European Union and Spain. She is an active member of the AEMES research group, which studies economic agents and markets within the legal framework of the welfare state. Research Interests: Her research spans contemporary tax policy issues, including EU corporate tax regulation, environmental taxation, VAT, tax incentives for startups, and fiscal treatment of cooperatives and energy communities. She critically examines fiscal competition, green tax reforms, and local revenue instruments such as tourist taxes. The analysis of her recent publications (2021–2025) reveals a strong emphasis on applied tax law, particularly in energy, sustainability, and digital economy contexts. Her work bridges legal doctrine with economic and social implications, contributing to debates on tax fairness, efficiency, and innovation. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees or grant projects are listed, she completed her doctoral thesis under the supervision of Dr. María Pilar Alguacil Marí and Dr. Esther Machancoses García. Her ongoing research suggests active engagement in academic and policy debates. Labs and Research Groups: She is affiliated with the AEMES research group (Economic Agents and Market in the Juridic Frame of the Welfare State) at the University of Valencia, focusing on the intersection of law, economics, and social welfare.

Shane Davieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Customs and Excise Studies
• International Customs Law
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Shane Davie is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies of Charles Sturt University. He joined the Centre in 2008 after a 37-year career in the Australian Customs Service, where he held diverse roles including Director of Compliance Operations and served as the Australian Customs representative in Washington during the mid-1990s. Education: Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Master of International Customs Law and Administration Affiliation: Centre for Customs and Excise Studies Research Interests focus on regulatory compliance, international trade frameworks, and customs administration. His work bridges policy development with practical implementation in customs operations. Professional Contributions include consultancy projects across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, along with delivering training programs in Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. He has designed and convened postgraduate units such as Regulatory Compliance Management and Customs Management Theory and Practice.

Mikhail Kashubskyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Offshore Oil and Gas Security
• Maritime Security
• Law of the Sea
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Mikhail Kashubsky is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), Charles Sturt University, and Head of Secretariat of the International Network of Customs Universities (INCU). He is also a barrister and solicitor admitted to the Supreme Courts of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, the High Court of Australia, and the High Court of New Zealand. Additionally, he holds an honorary appointment as Customs Officer of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Education: Mikhail holds a Diploma in Computer Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Master of Laws (LLM), and a PhD in law. Research Focus: His research spans maritime security, customs law, and international trade frameworks, with emphasis on offshore energy security, supply chain integrity, and legal governance of oceanic spaces. Editorial Roles: Assistant Editor, Australian Journal of Maritime and Ocean Affairs (2008–2010) Editorial Board Member, Customs Scientific Journal (CSJ) Board of Advisors, Journal of Customs and Economics Review (JCER) Awards: Honorary Customs Officer of the Republic of Azerbaijan