جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rhonda Wheateمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Forensic Science
• Expert Evidence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rhonda Wheate is a Professor at the University of Strathclyde's Law School, specializing in the intersection of forensic science and legal systems. She holds dual degrees in Science (with a University Medal) and Law from Australian universities, and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. Her research focuses on improving access to justice through better comprehension of expert evidence in criminal trials, particularly in domestic abuse and honor-based violence cases. She leads the Scottish Institute for Policing Research's Impact initiatives and collaborates with Police Scotland and Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid. Dr. Wheate teaches criminal law, evidence law, and clinical legal education, supervising 30+ students in these areas. Her academic work includes landmark studies on jury cognition of scientific evidence, earning the Ria de Groot Prize. She pioneered methodologies for evaluating expert testimony efficacy and has contributed to reforms in evidence disclosure practices. Recent projects include the EU-funded EO4HR initiative leveraging satellite data for human rights investigations, and initiatives to standardize forensic reporting for courtrooms. Award-winning educator, she delivers CPD courses to legal practitioners and judges, emphasizing ethical challenges in forensic testimony. Her research network spans law, criminology, and earth observation technology, with 80+ professional engagements including BBC radio appearances discussing jury selection biases. She sits on the Law and Society Association's advisory board and is a sought-after consultant for judicial training programs.

• Family Law
• Domestic Violence
• Legal Responses to Gender-Based Violence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Louise Crowley is a Professor of Family Law at the School of Law, University College Cork (UCC). She holds a BCL (1st class honours), LLM, and PhD from UCC and Cardiff University, respectively. Her expertise spans family law, domestic violence, and legal responses to gender-based violence. She has authored seminal texts like Family Law (2023) and pioneered initiatives such as the UCC Family Law Clinic and campus-wide Bystander Intervention program. Her work addresses legal literacy, sexual harassment prevention, and systemic reforms in family law. Crowley has received multiple awards, including the UCC President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010, 2020) and HEA funding for anti-violence frameworks. She also chairs committees on sexual harassment and advises state agencies on domestic violence policies. Education: BCL (UCC, 1996), LLM (UCC, 1997), MA Teaching in Higher Education (2020), PhD (Cardiff University, 2010). Research Interests: Family law reform, domestic violence regulation, legal literacy, and bystander intervention strategies. Key projects include online family law resources ( familylawinformation.ie ) and national frameworks to combat sexual harassment. Awards and Grants: Over €400,000 in HEA/IRC funding for Bystander Intervention programs, UCC President’s Exceptional Citizen Award (2018), and Honorary Life Membership of UCC Students’ Union (2019). Research grants focus on family law clinics, legal aid reform, and secondary education sexual ethics programs. Teaching and Outreach: Director of LLM in Children’s Rights and Family Law. Developed the Bystander Intervention initiative, training 3,000+ Defence Forces personnel in 2023/24. Collaborates with NGOs like Tusla and MOVE Ireland to strengthen service provision for domestic violence victims.

Matthew Davisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Psychology
• Socio-Technical Systems
• Office Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Davis is an Associate Professor at the University of Leeds' Leeds University Business School, serving as Director of Culture & Values. His research focuses on hybrid working, office design, CSR, and pro-environmental behavior. He leads the ESRC-funded Future Workplace project and has collaborated with Rolls-Royce, Arup, and Leeds City Council. Davis holds leadership roles in the UK Ministry of Defence Research Ethics Committee and the British Psychological Society’s Ethics Committee. PhD in Organizational Psychology (2012) MSc in Occupational Psychology (2007) BSc in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (2006) Research interests include socio-technical systems, sustainable workspaces, and ethical supply chains. He has secured £1.5M+ in grants, including ESRC and AHRC funding. Awards include the 2010 US Academy of Management Making Connections Award and 2016 University of Leeds Sustainability Award. Current projects explore graduate talent pipelines for hybrid work, CSR in fashion supply chains, and biophilia in workplaces. He supervises PhD students in digital workplaces, virtual teams, and energy-efficient behavior change. Recent Grants: £508k (ESRC) for post-COVID office adaptation, £149k (AHRC) on textile worker narratives Research Groups: Socio-Technical Centre, Workplace Behaviour Research Centre

• Security Studies
• Biotechnology Governance
• Chemical/Biological Weapons Non-Proliferation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Brett Edwards is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath's Politics, Languages & International Studies department, affiliated with the Made Smarter Innovation Centre for People-Led Digitalisation and the Centre for the Study of Violence. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, governance, and security, particularly addressing biological and chemical weapons governance, humanitarian intervention, and the security implications of emerging biotechnologies. He employs qualitative, constructivist methodologies to examine norm formation and authority dynamics in technical governance. Before his current role, Dr Edwards held positions including a Wellcome Trust-funded fellowship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (2013) and an ESRC-funded project on technology assessment in chemical/biological weapons regimes. His interdisciplinary background includes a PhD analyzing synthetic biology governance (2014) and an MA in Biotechnological Law and Ethics. His recent research outputs emphasize strengthening chemical/biological non-proliferation regimes post-pandemic, Syrian chemical weapon accountability, and dual-use biotechnology ethics. Key projects include advancing digitalisation in defense (2021-22) and publishing the book Insecurity and Emerging Biotechnology (2020). Awards include the Wellcome Trust fellowship recognizing his policy-oriented research. Edwards actively engages in policy advocacy through submissions to UK government inquiries and maintains the Technology Security and Ethics Research Group blog, fostering dialogue on security ethics issues.

David Galbreathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Defence Studies
• War and Technology
• Conflict Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Galbreath is a Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath's Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. He serves as a former Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (2016–2022) and holds editorial roles in journals like European Security and Defence Studies . His research focuses on defense strategy, the impact of science and technology on warfare, and post-Soviet security dynamics, particularly in Ukraine and the Baltic States. Education and Career: PhD in Political Science (assumed based on role) Extensive editorial leadership in defense and security studies journals Research Interests: Defense modernization Technology's role in military doctrine Strategic culture and European security identities Ukraine-Russia conflict analysis He has led major research projects including the ESRC-funded 'Drivers of European Military Reform' (2013–2015) and an Australian Army Research Centre grant on boundless warfare (2019). His work bridges academic and policy spheres, addressing modern defense challenges like AI integration and hybrid warfare. Grants & Awards: AHRC-ESRC Conflict Theme Leadership Fellow (2015–2019) Principal Investigator for multiple defense-related grants Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB) and the Centre for the Study of Violence.

Ian Lovelandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• British Constitutional Law
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian Loveland is a distinguished academic at City, University of London, where he holds the position of Professor of Public Law in the School of Law. He has a long-standing academic and professional engagement with constitutional and public law, specializing in British, US, Canadian, and Australian constitutional systems, as well as English housing and human rights law. With a career spanning decades, he has held previous academic appointments at Brunel University and Queen Mary College, and has served as a Junior Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. He is also a practicing barrister, having appeared in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and frequently contributes as an expert witness and media commentator. LLM European Law, Queen Mary University of London (1991–1993) DPhil, University of Oxford (1985–1988) BA Law and Sociology, University of Warwick (1981–1985) His research focuses on constitutional law, administrative law, human rights, housing law, and freedom of expression. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and authored influential textbooks, including the widely adopted Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights: A Critical Introduction . His recent scholarly work includes a two-volume study on Australian constitutional history and edited collections on British and Canadian public law. His publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on judicial review, constitutional legitimacy, and the intersection of human rights with housing and public policy. Professor Loveland’s recent articles reflect a deep engagement with contemporary legal challenges, including the implications of the Dobbs decision, the legitimacy of referendums, and the role of human rights in possession proceedings. His work combines historical analysis with doctrinal and comparative perspectives, particularly in colonial constitutional development and the evolution of free speech protections. He has also explored the legal dimensions of political libel, security of tenure, and homelessness legislation. Among his notable recognitions, he has served as an expert witness before parliamentary committees and delivered keynote addresses at major policy conferences. He has also collaborated with the BBC Panorama team on housing tenure issues, demonstrating his commitment to public legal education. Supervised PhD students: Alex Antoniou, Sam McIntosh, Oliver O'Callaghan Research grants and policy advisory roles in housing and constitutional reform Expert witness for Joint Commons/Lords Committee on the Constitution and Communities and Local Government Committee Professor Loveland has held visiting professorships at the American Bar Foundation, University of Cape Town, University of Hong Kong, University of New South Wales, and University of Paris-Nanterre, underscoring his international academic standing.

Cristina Saenz Perezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• EU Criminal Law
• International Police Cooperation
• Brexit
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cristina Saenz Perez is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds' School of Law (Faculty of Social Sciences), joining in September 2021. Previously, she held positions at the University of Lincoln (2020–2021) and the University of Leicester's Centre for European Law and Internationalisation (2016–2020). She earned a PhD in EU Criminal Law from the University of Leicester (2020), an LLM in International Criminal Justice from the University of Turin, and dual degrees (LLB and BBA) from the University of Valencia. Her research focuses on EU criminal law, Brexit's security implications, international police cooperation (especially e-evidence exchange), and Europe's multi-level security governance. She teaches international law and criminal justice at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professional memberships include the European Criminal Law Academic Network (ECLAN) and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she emphasizes academic excellence in teaching. She contributes to the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies and supervises PhD students exploring topics aligned with her research interests.

Amanda Spaldingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Immigration Law
• Human Rights Law
• Criminal Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amanda Spalding is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds, joining in July 2023. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of Sheffield, Canterbury Christ Church University, and SOAS. She is the Deputy Editor of the Journal of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law . Her expertise spans Immigration Law, Human Rights Law, Criminal Law, EU Law, and Family Law, with a focus on gender-based violence and socio-legal methodologies. Education: PhD in Law (King's College London) LLM (King's College London) LLB (Hons) (Robert Gordon University) Research Interests: Her work examines the intersection of immigration law and human rights in the UK and Europe, critiquing the criminalization of immigrants. Her book The Treatment of Immigrants in the European Court of Human Rights: Moving Beyond Criminalisation has been widely praised. She also explores gender-based violence, including sexual and domestic violence, and has written on the 'rough sex' defence in rape trials. Her research employs both doctrinal and socio-legal methods to analyze legal coherence in social contexts. Teaching: She teaches Criminal Law, European Union Law, Family Law, and Gender and the Law. She is affiliated with the Centre for Law and Social Justice and supervises postgraduate research in relevant areas. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary legal research, collaborating with institutions across Europe on human rights and migration policy.

Rob Geist Pinfoldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• International Security
• Military Occupation
• Territorial Disputes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rob Geist Pinfold is a Lecturer in Defence Studies (International Security) at King's College London's School of Security Studies, within the Defence Studies Department. He previously held roles at Durham University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the University of Haifa. His research focuses on international security, military occupation, territorial disputes, and Middle East conflicts, particularly the Arab-Israeli conflict and Syrian Civil War. Pinfold also serves as a Research Fellow at Charles University's Peace Research Center Prague and Herzl Center for Israel Studies, and as an Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University's SAIS. His work bridges strategy and territorial conflict, emphasizing Israel's foreign policy, occupation dynamics, and regional security. Notable publications include Understanding Territorial Withdrawal: Israeli Occupations and Exits (Oxford UP, 2023), which won the 2024 European Association of Israel Studies Academic Achievement Award. He contributes policy briefs to War on the Rocks and RUSI and provides media commentary for outlets like BBC, France 24, and Al Jazeera. Pinfold's research centers on three themes: military occupation and exit dilemmas, territorial disputes, and grand strategy. He co-edited The Routledge Handbook on Israel’s Foreign Relations (2024) and Understanding Israel: Political, Security and Societal Challenges (2018). His analyses often address Israel's strategic decisions in the Middle East and their global implications.

Fabio Tronchettiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Space Law
• International Law
• Outer Space Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabio Tronchetti is an Associate Professor in the Law Department at Northumbria University, specializing in Space Law and International Legal Frameworks. He holds a PhD in Law (2008) and has conducted extensive research on outer space governance, focusing on customary international law, self-defense mechanisms, lunar resource management, and geopolitical implications of space exploration agreements. His research interests include analyzing legal challenges in space activities, including treaty compliance, resource utilization ethics, and the evolving role of non-state actors. Recent work examines China's international lunar initiatives and Australia's strategic alignment through the Artemis Accords. Tronchetti’s publications explore topics such as the Moon Agreement’s key provisions, defense doctrines in orbit, and the balance between multilateralism and national interests in space exploration. His work bridges legal theory with practical policy, addressing contemporary issues like lunar base governance and diplomatic strategies in space exploration. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His academic contributions focus on peer-reviewed chapters and encyclopedia entries, reflecting his role as a scholar in space law. He has collaborated on international projects and maintains active research networks globally.

Emmanuel Karagiannisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Political Islam
• Terrorism Studies
• International Security
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Emmanuel Karagiannis is a Senior Lecturer in International Security at King's College London's Defence Studies Department, part of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He holds dual PhDs in Theology/Religious Studies (Islamic Studies) from King's College London and post-Soviet Politics from the University of Hull. His academic career includes research positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Oxford, Princeton, Columbia, and the US Military Academy at West Point. He has taught in Russia, Kazakhstan, Italy, Qatar, Greece, and Cyprus. Research foci: Political Islam in the Middle East and former USSR, radicalization, non-state actors, Black Sea security, and new forms of warfare. Affiliations: Institute of Middle Eastern Studies and Environmental Security Research Group. Media engagements: Interviewed by The Economist, Fox News, BBC, Al Jazeera, and others. His research bridges political science with Islamic studies, social psychology, and energy policy. Notable publications include Why Islamists Go Green (2023) and The New Political Islam (2018). He advises PhD students on radicalization, Middle Eastern Islamism, and unconventional warfare.

Joana Deus Pereiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Security Studies
• Border Security
• Migration and Border Management
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Joana Deus Pereira is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow in security and migration at the University of South Wales, with a PhD from King's College London’s Department of War Studies and Defence Studies. She serves as a Lecturer and Instructor in Border Security and Border Technology for COE-DAT NATO, engaging with international organizations such as the UN, EU, OSCE, and FRONTEX on border security challenges and innovations. Her research expertise spans border security, migration management, private security providers, and transnational threats. She has extensive experience in Above Ground Risks (AGR), geopolitical analysis, and intelligence risk assessment, contributing to policy and operational security frameworks. Joana’s work explores how private security actors and the defence industry influence European migration policy both within and beyond EU borders. Her research integrates human and technological aspects of border management, addressing hybrid threats and policy implications in contemporary security landscapes. The articles authored by Joana reflect a strong focus on security studies, migration governance, and risk analysis, though specific publications are not listed in the current profile. Her scholarly output aligns with interdisciplinary security research, combining policy analysis, criminology, and geopolitical foresight. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow Joana has advised on security programs and served as an evaluator for the Portuguese National Innovation Agency. She is also partner-manager at Flexiblearth Lda, a consultancy firm, where she designs and implements tailored security solutions based on threat assessments. Her professional engagements reflect a blend of academic research, policy consultation, and applied security strategy. She is actively involved in research on the role of private security in the European migration crisis and contributes to training programs for international organizations, emphasizing human rights, technological integration, and risk mitigation in border management.

Solon Solomonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Law
• Public International Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Solon Solomon is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Brunel Law School, Brunel University of London, within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. He co-directs the BUL International Law Group and leads the BUL Emerging Law Voices interview series. He has held visiting positions at King's College London, Humboldt University Berlin, Tel Aviv University, and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, and serves as co-convenor of the International Law Section of the Society of Legal Scholars and mentor for the American Society of International Law. PhD, King’s College London, Dickson Poon School of Law LLM in Public International Law, Hebrew University of Jerusalem LLB (First-Class Honors), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Dr Solomon's research lies at the intersection of psychology and international law, particularly focusing on the legal assessment of civilian war trauma, mental health as a human right, and the socio-economic dimensions of psychological harm in armed conflict. His work spans international humanitarian law, human rights law, refugee law, and the use of digital visual evidence in international criminal proceedings. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the psychological consequences of war, the legal frameworks for addressing mental harm, and the ethical and procedural challenges in adjudicating trauma. He explores how domestic and international legal systems can recognize mental suffering as a form of injury deserving protection and redress, particularly for civilians and refugees. Dr Solomon has received notable recognition for his work, including the George Weber Award from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and international awards for his film Migrating Fears , which examines migration through psychological and legal lenses. The film premiered in London and is available on Amazon Prime. He has supervised PhD candidates on topics including cinema and LGBTQ+ rights, biotechnology law, and anti-corruption frameworks in Kuwait. His research has been supported through academic platforms and policy engagement, including submitting evidence to the UK House of Commons Defence Committee. He is an editorial board member of the Military Law and the Law of War Review and has presented his work at leading institutions such as Harvard Law School, the University of Cambridge, and the Australian National University. Dr Solomon leads the BUL Emerging Law Voices series and is active in public outreach, contributing commentary to major media outlets including The Washington Post , Financial Times , BBC , and Haaretz . His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, psychology, and media to advance understanding of contemporary legal challenges in armed conflict and migration.

• Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Miłosz Kościelniak-Marszał is an Assistant Professor (adiunkt) at the Institute of Legal Sciences, University of Opole. His primary academic affiliation is with the legal studies department where he conducts research and teaching activities in various legal domains. His research interests span multiple areas within legal science, with particular focus on criminal procedure, judicial independence, and specialized legal frameworks including hunting law. His scholarly work examines the intersection of traditional legal principles with specific contexts such as court judgments, judicial decision-making processes, and the right to defense. The research profile indicates strong engagement with fundamental legal concepts including justice, conflict resolution, and traditional legal frameworks. Dr. Kościelniak-Marszał has accumulated a substantial publication record with 54 documented works according to institutional records. His research output shows consistent thematic focus on legal theory and practice, particularly examining judicial processes and specialized legal domains. The publication pattern suggests sustained scholarly activity in legal academia. His professional identification includes ORCID 0000-0002-7261-3389, and his institutional profile shows a ministerial score of 835, reflecting his research contribution within the Polish academic evaluation system.

Morten Pedersenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Burmese politics
• Human rights
• International statecraft
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Morten Pedersen serves as Senior Lecturer in International and Political Studies at the University of New South Wales Canberra (Australian Defence Force Academy). Previously, he worked as a senior analyst for the International Crisis Group in Myanmar and has provided policy advisory services on Myanmar politics and development affairs for major international organizations including the United Nations, World Bank, European Commission, Australian government, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari. His research expertise spans Burmese politics and development affairs, human rights, and tools of international statecraft. He is currently preparing a multi-year comparative project on international human rights work in Burma, Cambodia and Vietnam. His work falls within the fields of Government and Politics of Asia and the Pacific, Human Rights, and International Relations. Pedersen's scholarly output shows a consistent focus on human rights promotion in authoritarian contexts, particularly examining Western sanctions policies and UN mediation efforts in Myanmar. His research demonstrates expertise in negotiating human rights in pariah states and analyzing effective approaches for human rights promotion in highly repressive environments. Boyer Prize for the best original article in the Australian Journal of International Affairs (2013) As an academic, Pedersen has contributed significantly to policy discussions through his teaching, research, and direct engagement with international organizations. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical policy application in the challenging arena of human rights promotion in Southeast Asia's most difficult political contexts. He maintains an active research agenda with a current focus on comparative human rights work across three Southeast Asian nations.