Mary Ziegler is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis School of Law. She specializes in the law, history, and politics of reproduction, healthcare, and conservatism in the U.S. since 1945. A leading historian of abortion debates and a Guggenheim Fellow, her work bridges legal scholarship and public discourse. Education: Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2007); Harvard College (B.A., magna cum laude in English and American Literature, 2004). Research Interests: Reproductive rights, constitutional law, legal history, gender/sexuality studies, and the intersection of law and social movements. Her acclaimed books include Roe: The History of a National Obsession (2023), After Roe (2015), and Dollars for Life (2022). She analyzes how abortion politics have shaped U.S. legal and cultural landscapes. Publications & Media: Over 50 articles in top journals like Yale Law Journal , Harvard Law Review , and JAMA . Regularly featured in Atlantic , New York Times , and on MSNBC/CNN. Advises policymakers and lectures globally. Awards & Service: Award-winning teacher at Florida State University. Leadership roles in the American Society for Legal History and American Bar Association. Advisor to the Smithsonian Museum on U.S. Women’s History. Chair of Harvard’s 50th Anniversary Roe conference.
Wendy F. Hensel is the Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost at The City University of New York (CUNY), serving as the chief academic officer and leading the Office of Academic Affairs. In this role, she oversees academic programs, research, student success, faculty affairs, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness across CUNY's extensive system. She is deeply committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and academic excellence for all students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. Her research and professional interests center on disability law, policy, and ethics. She has published widely and spoken frequently on issues related to disability rights, inclusive employment, and legal compliance with civil rights laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her scholarship bridges legal theory and practical policy implementation in educational and workforce settings. Hensel previously held leadership positions at Georgia State University, where she served as Provost, Dean of the College of Law, and tenured full professor. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in American Public Affairs with highest honors from Michigan State University. She is a Harry S. Truman Scholar and was inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Association in 2019. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Bar Association Harry S. Truman Scholar She has served on the boards of organizations including Integrate, United Way of Greater Atlanta, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, and Parent to Parent of Georgia. Her leadership extends to forging public-private partnerships, integrating workforce skills into curricula, and leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve student outcomes. She played a key role in expanding virtual learning and creating a system-wide transfer pathway within CUNY to reduce time to degree and student debt. Hensel began her career as an attorney at Alston & Bird LLP, litigating employment discrimination cases and advising Fortune 500 companies on compliance with Title VII and the ADA. She also clerked for Judge Orinda Evans of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. She remains licensed to practice law.
Dr. Amanda Claudia Wager is a faculty member at Vancouver Island University (VIU), affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Department of Teacher Education. She has previously held research and teaching roles at Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) and the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC). Her work is deeply rooted in community-engaged, arts-based, and culturally responsive scholarship, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and social justice in education. Her research interests span Culturally Responsive Pedagogy , Indigenous Language Revitalization , Youth-Led Public Art , Restorative Justice in Higher Education , and Family and Community Engagement in bilingual education. She frequently employs participatory methodologies such as research-based theatre, digital storytelling, and critical ethnography. Her recent projects reflect a strong commitment to interdisciplinary, socially transformative research. These include youth-led Hul'qumi'num language reclamation through digital art, community-based literacy with street-involved youth, and national EDI symposia that foster institutional change. Funded by SSHRC, the U.S. Department of Education, and various foundations, her work consistently centers marginalized voices and promotes capacity building. Dr. Wager has received scholarly recognition through fellowships such as the Russell Fellowship and Junior Faculty Fellowship at Lesley University. Her grants and collaborations demonstrate sustained leadership in research innovation and mentorship. Research-Based Theatre and Ethnodrama Youth Language Revitalization Initiatives Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy Development Arts-Integrated Literacy Programs Restorative Justice in Academic Institutions Community-Engaged Teacher Education She has mentored graduate students and collaborated with Indigenous communities, educators, and youth across Canada and the U.S. Her work bridges academia and community action, emphasizing ethical research practices and transformative knowledge mobilization.
Judith McMullen is a Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School, where she teaches Family Law, Adoption Law, Child Maltreatment, Trusts & Estates, and Lawyers & Mental Health. She holds a JD from Yale Law School and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University, enabling a unique interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship. Her research centers on family law, child protection, divorce, and spousal support, integrating social science research into legal analysis. She has published widely on topics such as youth criminal records, will contests, child support for professional athletes, and the regulation of homeschooling. Professor McMullen’s recent publications span from 2018 to 1999, showing sustained scholarly engagement, particularly in law reviews like the Marquette Sports Law Review , Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society , and Loyola University Chicago Law Journal . Her work consistently explores the intersection of law with social norms, psychology, and public policy. She has served on the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners, chairing it in 2019, and is a member of the Wisconsin Bar. She previously practiced estate planning at Sidley & Austin in Chicago and was a Teaching Fellow at DePaul College of Law. Advisor, Children & Family Law Society, Marquette Law School Member, Wisconsin Bar She advises students and contributes to legal education through empirical studies and policy analysis, particularly in divorce and pro se representation. Her work reflects a commitment to justice, family stability, and evidence-based legal reform. Professor McMullen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and professional service with no indication of retirement or part-time status.
Adrienne D. de Ruiter is an active researcher in Humanism and Philosophy at Universiteit voor Humanistiek. She has led two major research projects: 'Meet my virtual better half: Exploring the meaning of ‘significant others’ on Replika' (2025-2026) focusing on AI companionship, and 'Een(zorg)ethische analyse van de COVID-19 beleidskeuzes' (2020-2022) analyzing pandemic policy ethics. Her work combines critical discourse analysis with empirical studies on vulnerability in crises. Research interests center on dehumanization in global migration, pandemic ethics, and the lived experiences of marginalized groups during crises. She has published widely on topics including disability care during COVID-19 and the psychological impacts of confinement measures. Her recent articles (2022-2024) critically examine: Structural vulnerabilities in healthcare systems Discourse patterns around human rights in migration crises Ethical dimensions of pandemic policy frameworks Current projects explore artificial intelligence's role in forming human relationships. She has contributed datasets to DANS Data Station and her work is referenced in Wikipedia entries related to pandemic ethics.
Aline Verbeke is a Researcher at the Brussels Research Centre on Innovation in Learning and Diversity within the Department of Educational Science at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her work focuses on disability aesthetics, inclusive arts practices, and cultural mediation in dementia care. She has contributed to projects like EUPOM81 (2019–2022), exploring dementia through cultural mediation strategies. Her research bridges art, education, and social sciences, emphasizing critical perspectives on disability and accessibility. Key research interests include disability aesthetics in Belgian art, inclusive theatre practices, and the role of art in fostering inclusive societies. She has authored a PhD thesis on cripping dialogues in arts participation and published studies on topics like FC Bergman’s The Sheep Song and dementia-inclusive cultural policies. Her work often involves collaborations with artists and institutions, aiming to transform mediation practices through a disability lens. Verbeke has presented at international conferences on disability aesthetics, museum accessibility for people with learning disabilities, and dementia care through art. She co-organized events like Cultuur en dementie in verbinding (2022), highlighting intersectional approaches to cultural participation. Her datasets and publications underscore methodological rigor and interdisciplinary impact in transformative cultural practices.
Dr. Pei-Chun Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University, certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). Her research focuses on promoting healthy aging, enhancing quality of life for family caregivers, and exploring leisure's role in fostering community engagement among individuals with disabilities. She has contributed to grant projects training older adults with developmental disabilities and their families to sustain independent living in communities. Her teaching includes courses such as Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation , Therapeutic Recreation and Persons with Disabilities , and Leisure and Aging . Dr. Hsieh is affiliated with organizations like the Canadian Association of Leisure Studies (CALS) and the Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA). Recent research highlights include examining the mediating role of gratitude in student well-being and analyzing the impact of walking on autonomic nervous system function in older adults. She has secured grants including a Brock SSHRC Institutional Grant (BSIG) for studying leisure and well-being during the pandemic, and a Teaching Innovation Grant for experiential education projects involving sensory boxes for older adults. Dr. Hsieh advises graduate students interested in therapeutic recreation and healthy aging. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical applications, emphasizing community-based interventions to improve quality of life for marginalized populations.
Jose Carlos Pedrosa Lopez is a Professor in the Department of Financial Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València. His research focuses on tax law, particularly in international, constitutional, and comparative contexts. He is actively involved in two research groups: ETICCs (International, Constitutional and Comparative Tax Studies) and DERVUL (Law and vulnerability: minors, persons with disabilities and companion animals), reflecting a dual commitment to fiscal justice and the protection of vulnerable populations under law. His research interests center on international tax law , especially profit attribution to permanent establishments under the OECD Model Tax Convention. He also explores intersections between tax systems and constitutional principles, as well as the role of law in safeguarding minors, persons with disabilities, and companion animals. These interests demonstrate a unique blend of technical tax expertise and socio-legal advocacy. The trends in his academic work, though not detailed in specific publications here, suggest a strong orientation toward global tax governance, legal harmonization, and human rights-based approaches to fiscal policy. His doctoral research at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid laid the foundation for expertise in cross-border taxation and treaty interpretation. ETICCs Group of International, Constitutional and Comparative Tax Studies DERVUL Law and vulnerability: minors, persons with disabilities and companion animals He supervises research within his groups and contributes to advanced legal scholarship in tax and vulnerability law. While no specific grants or advising records are listed, his affiliations indicate active participation in funded research initiatives and academic mentorship. His work likely supports policy development in equitable taxation and legal protections for marginalized groups.
Laura Howard is a Part-time Professor of Practice at Arizona Law and an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Philosophy Department within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. She holds a dual academic appointment, bridging legal and philosophical studies with a strong focus on ethics in healthcare and society. Education: B.A. in Philosophy, University of Missouri–St. Louis M.A. in Philosophy, University of Missouri–St. Louis Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Arizona Her research and teaching focus on normative and applied ethics , particularly in areas such as medical ethics , disability ethics , reproductive rights , and ethics for healthcare professionals . A central theme in her scholarship is moral distress in healthcare , with an emphasis on the nursing profession. Her interdisciplinary work connects philosophical ethics with real-world legal and medical policy challenges. Professor Howard teaches LAW 515/415: Healthcare Ethics and LAW 584B/484B: Aging & Social Justice, demonstrating her commitment to integrating ethical theory with legal education and social justice concerns. She has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text. She advises undergraduate students as Director of Undergraduate Studies and contributes to curriculum development in philosophy. There is no mention of research grants, labs, or research teams in the available information.
Dr. Jun Han is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and affiliated with the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation. He holds a Ph.D. from Oxford University and has extensive experience across leading institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Peking University, and the World Bank Group. His academic and professional work bridges rigorous research with practical implementation in sustainable finance, social innovation, and climate resilience. Dr. Han’s research focuses on sustainable and impact investing, ESG analysis, climate finance, social entrepreneurship, impact measurement, and AI strategy. His interdisciplinary work integrates public policy, sociology, and financial systems to address global challenges. He has published extensively in top journals such as Journal of Social Entrepreneurship , VOLUNTAS , and Chinese Sociological Review , and has co-authored influential books on impact investing and social enterprises. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward disability inclusion, AI-enhanced climate finance, and social infrastructure development. He has led major consulting projects for the World Bank, focusing on portfolio reviews, climate notes, and AI integration. His work consistently emphasizes practical solutions, policy relevance, and cross-sector collaboration. Scientific Awards: For Good Award of Top 10 Annual Academic Research 2022 For Good Award of Top 10 Annual Academic Research 2023 Dr. Han has mentored emerging leaders in sustainable finance and social innovation, particularly through his teaching at Georgetown University. He has secured significant research funding, including raising $87,700 as Senior Research Manager at US SIF. His collaborative work spans international organizations such as the World Bank, IFC, US SIF, Independent Sector, and the Food and Land Use Coalition. He is actively involved in research teams and initiatives focused on social impact, climate resilience, and inclusive development, contributing to global policy frameworks and implementation strategies.
Helen Dewson is an Associate Professor in Mental Health Law and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia. She is actively engaged in research at the intersection of law, medicine, and public policy, particularly concerning mental health legislation and its implications for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Her research focuses on the ethical and legal dimensions of mental health policy, especially as it pertains to vulnerable populations. She investigates how legislative changes—such as those proposed in the Mental Health Bill (2025)—may lead to unintended consequences for people with neurodevelopmental conditions. Her work emphasizes inclusive policymaking, drawing on professional and caregiver consensus to inform legal reform. The trends in her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on interdisciplinary scholarship bridging law and clinical practice. Her articles analyze proposed legal changes through both medical and human rights lenses, advocating for equitable treatment and robust safeguards in mental health legislation. Member of professional consensus groups shaping mental health policy Contributor to high-impact journals in medical law and psychiatry She collaborates with clinicians, legal experts, and advocacy groups across the UK, contributing to national discourse on mental health law reform. While no formal advising or grant activity is detailed in the available text, her publication record suggests significant influence in shaping evidence-based policy. Her work is frequently accessed and cited in academic and policy circles, reflecting its relevance and timeliness.
Steve Smith is a Professor of Political Philosophy and Social Policy at the Faculty of Creative Industries. He leads the WISERD Well-being Research Network and has held roles including Research Consultant at the Institute of Technology Carlow and Chair of the Newport City Council Fairness Commission. His academic background includes a PhD from Warwick University (1996), an MSc/CQSW from Oxford (1988), and a BA from Newcastle upon Tyne (1983). Research interests focus on well-being, disability rights, political philosophy, and social policy. Key projects include developing the South Wales Social Well-being Scale and analyzing tipping points in climate policy. He has published extensively, with recent works addressing ethical life between social theory and philosophy, political tipping dynamics, and the ontology of well-being. Smith serves on editorial boards (e.g., Ethics and Social Welfare) and has acted as an external examiner across multiple universities. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to complex societal challenges like inequality and environmental sustainability.
Linda Barkacs is a Professor of Business Law at the Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego. She designs and teaches courses in negotiation, business law, and ethics across undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Master of Science in Executive Leadership, Global Leadership, Supply Chain Management, and Accountancy. She frequently instructs in international study abroad programs throughout Europe, Asia, and South America, supplemented by advanced negotiation training from Harvard's Program on Negotiation, Kellogg School of Management, and Duke University. Her research focuses on business law, negotiation dynamics, ethics pedagogy, and management strategies , with emphasis on experiential learning and social justice. Key themes include gender-based negotiation simulations, constitutional implications of public policies, environmental justice frameworks, and the intersection of globalization with ethical business practices. Publications demonstrate consistent exploration of legal education innovation through classroom exercises, critical analysis of discrimination cases, and contemporary issues like wealth inequality and digital ethics. Recent works integrate empirical studies with practical applications for business education. Awards & Honors: USD 10 Most Inspirational Professors (College Magazine, 2016) Professor of Impact - MS Supply Chain (2016) Professor of the Year - USD School of Business (2015) As co-founder of The Barkacs Group , she provides corporate training in negotiation and ethics. In 2021, she launched First Offer , an online platform dedicated to global negotiation skill development. Her legal background includes litigation at a prominent San Diego firm and co-founding Barkacs & Barkacs, where she managed high-stakes cases involving complex negotiations.
Maria Carme Montserrat Boada is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Girona (UdG). She is the Principal Investigator of LIBERI, the Research Group on Childhood, Youth, and Community, and has been actively involved in national and international research on child protection, children's rights, and youth well-being. She teaches in undergraduate programs in Psychology, Social Education, and Social Work, as well as in specialized master’s degrees in psychosocial intervention and social policies. PhD in Psychology and Quality of Life, University of Girona (2006) M.A. in Pedagogy, University of Barcelona B.A. in Teaching, University of Barcelona Her research focuses on vulnerable children and youth , child protection systems , subjective well-being , and the implementation of children's rights . She integrates applied and policy-oriented perspectives, drawing from community psychology and social intervention frameworks. Her work emphasizes participatory methods and the inclusion of children’s voices in decision-making processes. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in child and youth welfare, with strong emphasis on policy evaluation, measurement of well-being, and comparative studies across European and Latin American contexts. Topics include child participation, deinstitutionalization, digital tools in social services, and resilience-building programs. The interdisciplinary nature of her work spans psychology, social work, public policy, and human rights, often employing mixed-methods and qualitative synthesis approaches. Scientific Service and Recognition: Associate Editor, Children and Youth Services Review Member, International Association for Outcome-Based Evaluation and Research on Child and Family Services (iaOBERfcs) Member, Catalan Children’s Rights Observatory (Generalitat de Catalunya) International Consultant, Council of Europe – "Building a Europe for and with children" (2007–2009) Research visits at the University of York (UK) and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) She has led and participated in numerous competitive research projects funded by public administrations and third-sector organizations. Her advisory roles extend to policy development and professional training in child protection agencies. She collaborates with international thematic networks and contributes to scientific committees shaping child welfare research agendas. Maria Carme Montserrat leads the LIBERI research group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on childhood and community development. The team conducts applied research, develops evaluation tools, and promotes evidence-based policies. LIBERI maintains active partnerships with public institutions and NGOs working in child and youth services.
Kazuto Kato is a Professor of Biomedical Ethics and Public Policy at the Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, with affiliations at the University of Oxford's HeLEX center. His career spans postdoctoral research at Cambridge, associate professorship at Kyoto University, and leadership roles in global bioethics committees including ISSCR and WHO. PhD in developmental biology from Kyoto University Expert in ELSI of genomics, stem cells, and AI Former JSPS research fellow and Cambridge postdoc His research focuses on ethical, legal, and social implications of biotechnology, particularly genomic medicine , reproductive ethics , and AI governance . Collaborative projects span rare disease policy, patient engagement in research, and international standards for human genome editing. Recent publications analyze polygenic score applications , genetic testing equity , and digital health ethics , with interdisciplinary collaborations across Japan, the UK, and Asia. Committee work includes chairs at ISSCR and advisory roles in Japanese governmental bioethics panels.
