جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gabriele Abbondanzaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Australian Foreign Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabriele Abbondanza is a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Madrid (UCM), Associate Researcher at the University of Sydney, and Associate Fellow at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI). He specializes in Australian and Italian foreign and security policy, the Indo-Pacific region, irregular migration governance, and great/middle power theory. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sydney (2019) and has taught courses on international security, migration politics, and foreign policy at both institutions. Education: PhD in International Relations, University of Sydney (2019) MA(Res) in International Relations, University of Sydney (2016) BA in Political Science, Roma Tre University (2011) His research emphasizes the intersection of foreign policy and migration governance, with a focus on Australia and Italy. He has published extensively on the Indo-Pacific strategic landscape, middle power dynamics, and irregular migration policies. His recent book, The foreign policy of irregular migration governance , explores state security and migrant rights in these countries. Dr. Abbondanza has been invited as an expert speaker at institutions like the Italian Senate, Spanish Ministry of Defence, and NATO Foundation. He has received prestigious awards, including the Marie Curie Fellowship (EU-funded) and the National Scientific Certification (ASN) for Associate Professor roles in Italy. Current Projects: ITAUSMIGR: EU-funded Marie Curie project comparing Italian and Australian irregular migration policies (2023–2026) Europe in the Indo-Pacific strategic engagement analysis He actively engages with media and policymakers, appearing on platforms like SKY News, SBS Radio, and The New York Sun. His work bridges academia and public policy, influencing debates on migration, security, and international relations.

Tamsin Paigeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public International Law
• Law and Society
• Socio-Legal Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Tamsin Paige is affiliated with Deakin Law School at Deakin University , within the Faculty of Business and Law . Her interdisciplinary research combines international law with sociological and literary analysis. PhD, University of Adelaide Master of Philosophy, Australian National University Bachelor of Laws, University of Technology Sydney Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Learning & Teaching, Deakin University Her research interests include public international law , queer and feminist theory , law and society , and law and literature . She employs qualitative sociological methods to examine how international law affects marginalized communities, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals, and uses popular fiction to interrogate public perceptions of law. Her work has explored topics such as Somali piracy, UN Security Council dynamics, and conflict-related sexual violence. She is the editor of the Queer and Feminist International Law book series (Routledge). Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in feminist international legal theory , critical human rights scholarship , and reimagining international judicial institutions . These works emphasize intersectionality, narrative analysis, and transformative justice. Scientific Engagement: Co-host, Called to the Bar – International Law over Drinks podcast Editor, Queer and Feminist International Law book series (Routledge) Visiting Scholar, Columbia University Law School Former Research Fellow, University of Adelaide Postdoctoral Fellow, Australian Defence Force Academy Tamsin Paige is actively involved in supervision and teaching at Deakin Law School. She has withdrawn from external service roles, such as scholarship reviewing, when institutional leadership conflicts with her advocacy for human rights and free speech. She is a public intellectual, frequently engaging on social media and in policy discussions on issues including Palestine, climate justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights. She is not associated with any formal lab or research center beyond her institutional affiliations, but her work is deeply collaborative and networked across global critical legal studies communities.

J. Andrew Grantمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• African Security
• Global Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. J. Andrew Grant is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University, Canada. He holds a PhD from Dalhousie University and conducts field research in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Fields of Research: International Relations, African Security, Global Governance, Conflict and Cooperation in Natural Resource Sectors, Regionalism and Regionalization, Non-State Armed Groups, Arms Trade Treaty, Post-Conflict Reconstruction Awards: Recipient of the Early Researcher Award from the Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation Grants: Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the British Academy-Association of Commonwealth Universities Affiliations: Senior Fellow with the Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy, Faculty Associate with the Queen’s Southern African Research Centre, Research Fellow with the Centre for the Study of Security and Development at Dalhousie University Service: Served as the 2017 International Studies Association (ISA) Program Chair, former Executive Council member of ISA-Canada, and Chair of the ISA Committee on Virtual Engagement. Currently serves on the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA) Liaison with ISA/APSA, Executive Council of the International Political Science Association Research Committee #40, and Editorial Boards of the Journal of Regional Security and Extractive Industries and Society . His recent publications focus on agential constructivism, natural resource governance in Africa, regionalism, and conflict resolution in extractive sectors, reflecting a strong emphasis on the intersection of security, governance, and sustainable development in resource-rich regions.

Sally Alexandra Longworthمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Public International Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Criminal Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sally Alexandra Longworth is a Senior Lecturer in Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, Stockholm University , where she teaches International Humanitarian Law , British Legal System , and an Advanced Course on International Criminal Law . Previously, she held a similar position at the Swedish Defence University and contributed to military legal training. She is a Senior Fellow at the Stockholm Center for International Law and Justice (SCILJ) and the Swedish branch of the International Law Association . Education: LLM in International Human Rights Law, Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Lund University LLB in European, Comparative and International Law, University of Sheffield Called to the Bar of England and Wales (2010) Research Interests focus on intersections between International Human Rights Law , International Humanitarian Law , and International Criminal Law , particularly regarding Freedom of Expression in Armed Conflict , Gender and Armed Conflict , and Legal Frameworks for Military Operations . Her work includes the Commentary on the Law of the International Criminal Court and PhD project on Digital Communication in Conflict Zones . Scientific Awards : Senior Fellow, Stockholm Center for International Law and Justice Senior Fellow, Swedish International Law Association Key Collaborations include the Swedish Red Cross Working Group on Gender and IHL , NATO Committee on Gender Perspectives , and Bar Human Rights Committee projects. Her 15 most recent articles span topics from Rome Statute Interpretation to Bahrain Human Rights Investigations , reflecting her expertise in International Criminal Law and Gender in Conflict .

Duncan Depledgeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Geopolitics
• Security Studies
• Climate Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Duncan Depledge is a Senior Lecturer in Geopolitics and Security at Loughborough University, serving as School Director of Study Exchange and leading the Sustainable Transitions Under Environment Change (STUEC) research challenge within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. from Royal Holloway, University of London, and advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge and University of Sheffield. His research focuses on climate change’s impact on military operations, Arctic geopolitics, and defense strategy adaptation. Depledge’s professional experience includes roles at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), where he advised on climate security, and as Special Adviser to the UK House of Commons Defence Committee during its Arctic inquiry. He currently serves as an Associate Fellow at RUSI, Senior Research Associate with the Oxford/British Army Climate Change & (In)Security Project, and Visiting Fellow at the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre. He also contributes to Arctic governance through roles in the UK Arctic & Antarctic Partnership and the University of the Arctic’s Geopolitics and Security Thematic Network. His research interests emphasize intersections between climate change, military strategy, and Arctic sovereignty. Recent work explores low-carbon warfare, defense policy adaptation to environmental shifts, and Arctic security dynamics. Depledge’s publications analyze polar geopolitics, NATO’s Arctic role, and UK-Norway defense collaboration. His book Britain and the Arctic (2018) examines UK-Arctic relations. He remains engaged in policy circles, bridging academic research with practical defense and environmental security challenges.

Ed Johnstonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminal Justice
• Criminal Procedure
• Fair Trial Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ed Johnston is an Associate Professor in Criminal Justice & Procedure at the University of Northampton's Faculty of Business and Law. His research focuses on criminal justice systems, procedural fairness, and the role of the defence lawyer, particularly in relation to evidence disclosure and suspects' rights. He completed his PhD in 2018, titled 'The Defence Lawyer in the Modern Era,' which examined the evolving role of defence advocates in adversarial systems. Ed serves as an external examiner at Keele University and edits the Routledge series Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and Procedure . Education: PhD in Law (2018, University of Northampton). Research interests include adversarialism, fair trial rights, pre-trial disclosure mechanisms, and the impact of managerialism on defence rights. His work frequently addresses systemic challenges in criminal justice processes, such as procedural fairness in online courts and comparative pre-trial procedures across jurisdictions. Key conference presentations include discussions at the Law and Society Annual Conference (2021), the Legal Policy Research Center's Kazakhstan forum (2020), and the Society for Legal Scholars Annual Conferences (2018–2016). He has secured research grants, including £1,125 from the Society of Legal Scholars (2021) for a study on pre-charge engagement and £1,500 from the Socio Legal Studies Association (2019) for a seminar on disclosure challenges. Labs/Teams: Active in research networks focused on criminal procedure reform and international legal comparisons, collaborating with institutions like UWE and the Judicial College.

• War Studies
• Arctic Security
• Cold War History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caroline Kennedy-Pipe is a Professor of War Studies at Loughborough University. Previously, she held professorial roles at the University of Warwick, University of Hull, and Sheffield University. Her research focuses on Arctic Security, Cold War legacies, and contemporary conflicts, with notable work on Russia, drone warfare, and gendered dimensions of conflict. She holds a First-Class Honours Degree in History, an MSc in Strategic Studies, and a D-Phil in International Relations. Education: First-Class Honours Degree in History MSc Econ in Strategic Studies D-Phil in International Relations Her research interests span Arctic Security, the legacy of the Cold War, and modern military strategies. She has led projects on IEDs, suicide bombers, and drone warfare. Current work includes a book on urban warfare and Arctic geopolitics. Caroline advises the Pakistan Army’s Green Book and chairs the British International Studies Association. Her advisory roles include Visiting Fellow at Oxford’s Rothermere Institute (2018) and Specialist Advisor to the House of Commons Defence Committee (2018-2019). Professional memberships include the Mackinder Forum, emphasizing geopolitical strategy. Key themes in her publications include the evolving Arctic security landscape, gender dynamics in warfare, and the ethical implications of modern military technologies like drones. She critiques historical and contemporary conflicts through strategic frameworks, blending historical analysis with policy relevance.

Jolle Demmersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conflict Studies
• Remote Warfare
• Theories of Violence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Overview Prof. dr. Jolle Demmers is a Professor of Conflict Studies at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History. She leads the History of International Relations section and currently serves as Head of the Department (2022–2025). Her work focuses on remote warfare, civilian harm in conflict, and the intersection of military neoliberalism with global security policies. Education & Roles PhD in Conflict Studies (not explicitly stated but inferred from academic rank) Associate Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley Member of the Dutch Advisory Council on International Affairs (Peace & Security Commission, 2019–2024) Academic Advisory Board member of the Dutch Defence Academy since 2022 Research Interests Her research explores remote warfare (e.g., The Intimacies of Remote Warfare project), neoliberal reforms in conflict zones, and the role of diaspora networks . She critically analyzes civilian casualties in Western coalition wars (e.g., Syria/Iraq) and advocates for transparency in military operations. Publications & Impact Demmers authored Theories of Violent Conflict (3rd ed. 2025), a global textbook. Her work bridges academia and practice through interdisciplinary projects with art institutions (e.g., BAK, De Balie). Recent contributions include op-eds on Ukraine and EU defense policies, emphasizing critical perspectives on militarism. Awards & Grants ITN Marie Curie grants for Conflict Studies initiatives Funding from NWA Route Between Conflict and Cooperation Pax for Peace and IOS/UGLOBE grants for civilian harm research Grants & Projects After the Strike : Documented Dutch airstrike impact in Hawija (Iraq) Transparency Road Map process with Dutch Ministry of Defense

• Defence Procurement Law
• Federal Acquisition Law
• Cyberbullying
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Colette Langos is a Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Law School , part of the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics at the University of Adelaide. She is admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of South Australia and the Northern Territory, and serves as a legal officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (active reserves). Additionally, she is an Honorary Faculty Member at the Judge Advocate General School (US Army). Interdisciplinary Research Focus : Federal Acquisition Law, Defence Procurement Law, and Legal Regulation of Emerging Online Behaviours. Collaborative Projects : Joint research with the University of Nottingham on environmentally sustainable defence procurement in Australia and the UK. Cybercrime Expertise : Member of the Adelaide Cybercrime Laboratory, contributor to cyberbullying and sexting research with policy impacts cited in Australian Parliament and Supreme Court. Her research combines empirical and jurisprudential methods to optimize stakeholder relationships in defence procurement and technology misuse, producing practical outputs for immediate application. She has secured multiple Cyber-Security CRC grants and explores ethical frameworks for automated data collection technologies in cybersecurity research.

Jonathan Fennellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conflict History
• Second World War Studies
• Military History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Fennell is a Professor of the History of War and Society at King’s College London, holding a joint position in the Defence Studies and War Studies Departments. He earned a Doctorate in Modern History from the University of Oxford and has held roles as Director of Research at the Defence Studies Department and Co-Director of the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War. His research focuses on the history of Britain and the Commonwealth, particularly the transnational history of the Second World War. He has authored books like Fighting the People’s War (2019), which won multiple awards, and is working on a three-volume WWII trilogy with global publishers. Fennell’s work integrates military, social, and cultural histories, emphasizing marginalized narratives and experiential perspectives. Education: PhD in Modern History, University of Oxford (2008) MSt in The Morale of the British Army in WWII, University of Oxford (2003) B.A. in History and Politics, University College Dublin (2002) Erasmus Scholar, Université Lumière Lyon II Research Projects: His current project bridges traditional military history with socio-political, economic, and environmental analyses of WWII, aiming to publish a global trilogy. Supported by grants from the British Academy and AHRC, he also leads a collaborative project on WWII Commonwealth training with the Imperial War Museum. Awards: RUSI Duke of Wellington Medal (2020) Templer Medal (2020) Military History Matters Silver Medal (2020) Teaching & Grants: Teaches modules on WWII, war studies, and international relations. His grants include AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Awards and funding from the Australian Army’s History Unit. Labs/Networks: Co-Founder of the Second World War Research Group and part of the War & The State Research Network, exploring war’s impact on liberal democracies.

• Polemology
• National Security
• Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mitko Kotovchevski is a Full Professor at the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace , part of the Faculty of Philosophy at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. He has been Head of the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace since 2009 and was re-elected in 2013. His academic career spans over three decades, with teaching roles in courses such as Polemology , National Security , Intelligence , and Security Assessments at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: Graduated Faculty of Philosophy, Skopje (1975/76), completed postgraduate studies at Faculty of Defense, Belgrade (1981/82), and earned his Doctorate in Science with a dissertation on Demographic characteristics of the Republic of Macedonia (1991). His research focuses on polemology (war theory), national and integral security, intelligence systems, mobilization models, and non-military aspects of security. He has pioneered theoretical frameworks for Macedonia's national security system and conducted extensive analyses on terrorism, organized crime, and geostrategic challenges in the Balkans and beyond. His work includes collaborations with international scholars and contributions to regional security policy. Professor Kotovchevski has led three major national security research projects and authored over 200 expert analyses in publications like Denes , Nova Makedonija , and Defence magazine. He also co-authored articles with global security experts and contributed to forecasting conflicts in Kosovo and Macedonia alongside Johan Galtung. Leadership and Institutions: Founder of the Crisis Management Center (2001) in Macedonia. Deputy Head and Coordinator of Peace Strategies and Non-Military Aspects of Security at the Balkan Peace Center. Member of the Global Strategic Research Initiative at the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Contributor to the MANU project on national security threats. Publications and Languages: Authored 22 books and monographs, including Defendology , National Security , and Counterterrorism Handbooks . Fluent in French, Bulgarian, English, Russian, and Turkish .

• Arctic History
• Northern Policy
• Indigenous-State Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

P. Whitney Lackenbauer is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Study of the Canadian North and Professor at Trent University’s School for the Study of Canada. His work focuses on Arctic sovereignty, security, and Indigenous-state relations, with particular attention to policy implications. He holds degrees from St. Jerome’s/Waterloo and the University of Calgary. Research emphasizes northern communities’ agency in shaping policy, advocating for evidence-based approaches rooted in social justice. He mentors students in advanced research through grants like SSHRC and the Department of National Defence, emphasizing co-authorship. Administrative roles include Graduate Director and involvement with the North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network. Publications address Arctic militarization, China’s Arctic engagement, and Indigenous participation in defense initiatives. Projects include community-based search and rescue systems in Nunavut and analyzing Russian and Chinese strategic narratives. His work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for northern resilience and sovereignty.

Omid David Townsendمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Intelligence Studies
• Cybersecurity
• Counterterrorism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Omid David Townsend is a PhD candidate at King's College London's Department of War Studies and a member of the King's Intelligence and Security Group (KISG) . He serves as a lead instructor for the University of West Florida’s Intelligence Analysis Program while working in cybersecurity within the private sector. MA in International Affairs (Georgetown University, 2011) BA (Portland State University) His research explores the intersection of technology and human intelligence (HUMINT) operations, focusing on the Russian illegals program. Additional interests include tradecraft, Russia, Iran, KGB/GRU/SVR, HUMINT, counterintelligence, cybersecurity , and regional security dynamics. Recent publications analyze Iranian intelligence activities against religious minorities, European counterintelligence education frameworks, and stress simulation methodologies. Employing mixed-method approaches, his work bridges academic inquiry with operational security practices. King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence : Collaborates on intelligence research and scenario development Defence & Intelligence Community : 12+ years of military and contractor experience in counterterrorism, threat finance, and sanctions enforcement

Jane Richardsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

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

Dr. Jane Richards is a Lecturer in Law at York Law School, University of York, since 2022. She holds a BA, LLB (Hons) from UNSW, and a PhD from The University of Hong Kong. She is also a Non-Resident Fellow at The Centre for Criminology, The University of Hong Kong, and a Solicitor (NSW, non-practicing). Her research focuses on human rights in criminal law, particularly the rights of people with mental disabilities and the application of international human rights frameworks in common law jurisdictions. Her key projects include analyzing the insanity defense through a disability rights lens, exploring judicial removal for incapacity, and examining the impact of Hong Kong’s National Security Law on children’s rights. She co-leads interdisciplinary projects on drug policy and death penalty reforms in Southeast Asia. Dr. Richards is active in external activities, including parliamentary briefings on Hong Kong human rights, podcast hosting on legal scholarship, and contributions to organizations like The Constitution Society. She teaches undergraduate courses on Criminal Law and International Human Rights Law and is launching a Disability Rights Legal Clinic in 2024.

Theodore Konstadinidesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Law
• UK Constitutional Law
• EU Constitutional Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Theodore Konstadinides is Professor of Law and Deputy Dean for staff development & wellbeing at the University of Essex Law School. He also serves as co-director of the Constitutional and Administrative Justice Initiative (Essex CAJI) and has previously held academic positions at University College London and the University of Surrey. As Senior Editor at the Nordic Journal of European Law and Executive Committee member of the UK Association for European Law, he maintains significant influence in European legal scholarship. His research spans UK constitutional and administrative law, EU constitutional law, and comparative constitutional theory, with particular focus on the European framework's influence on public law development, allocation of competence between EU and Member States, and implications for constitutional identity and national sovereignty. His scholarly work has directly influenced EU legal reasoning, with citations by Advocate Generals at the Court of Justice of the EU in landmark cases. Konstadinides has authored three monographs and edited three research volumes on European constitutional law, with his most recent work 'The Rule of Law in the European Union' examining how rule of law manifests in the European context. He is currently completing his fourth monograph 'The Constitution and the conduct of UK foreign affairs' for Oxford University Press, exploring foreign affairs' effect on the UK's uncodified constitution. His policy impact includes providing expert evidence to parliamentary committees, notably influencing the House of Lords motion against ratification of the UK-Rwanda treaty until protections were implemented in Rwanda. His research has also been cited by Advocate Generals in Court of Justice cases and has informed the European Central Bank's legal services on constitutional challenges within the European Monetary Union. Cited by Advocate General Tanchev of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-414/16 Egenberger (2017) Cited by Advocate General Szpunar in Case C-118/20 JY (2021) Key evidence provider to House of Lords International Agreements Committee influencing 2024 motion against UK-Rwanda treaty ratification Konstadinides currently supervises four PhD students researching constitutional aspects of EU citizenship, multi-stakeholder initiatives, and legal frameworks in international contexts. His research has secured funding from the ESRC Impact Acceleration account, Swedish Institute for European Policy Studies, Forum of Canadian Ombudsman, and Uppsala Forum for Peace, Democracy and Justice, demonstrating the interdisciplinary relevance and practical application of his constitutional scholarship.