Professor Daniel-Erasmus Khan is a Full Professor of International Law at the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich (since 2006) and an Associate Professor at the Bavarian School of Public Policy. He has served as a Visiting Professor at Université Laval (2016) and University St. Gallen (since 2015). Legal education and professional training in Marburg, Geneva, Munich, and New Delhi Holds a Doctor of Law (2006) and Habilitation (2003) His research focuses on Public Law, European Law, International Law, Territorial Law, Legal History , and Constitutional Law . Current projects include Arctic governance with Université Laval and the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles. Advisor on international boundary issues for the Mongolian government Counsel before the ICJ in landmark cases (Cameroon-Nigeria, LaGrand Case) Scientific awards: Cameroon Order of Merit (2003).
William Araiza is the Vice Dean and Stanley A. August Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. He specializes in administrative and constitutional law, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, judicial doctrines, and legal education. His scholarly work includes books like Rebuilding Expertise: Creating Effective and Trustworthy Regulation (2022) and Enforcing the Equal Protection Clause (2016). He has held leadership roles at Loyola Law School and currently oversees academic initiatives at Brooklyn Law School, prioritizing faculty renewal, AI integration in legal education, and compliance with evolving regulatory environments. Educated at Columbia University (B.A.), Georgetown University (M.S.), and Yale Law School (J.D.), Araiza has clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and taught at multiple institutions. His research addresses topics like Second Amendment animus, free speech context sensitivity, and the non-delegation doctrine. As Vice Dean, Araiza emphasizes preparing students for the NextGen Bar Exam (2028), maintaining faculty excellence through strategic hiring, and navigating federal regulatory shifts impacting legal education. He balances administrative duties with teaching constitutional law, first amendment law, and administrative law courses praised for their clarity and depth.
Amy Adamczyk is Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), with affiliations to the Doctoral Programs in Sociology and Criminal Justice at The Graduate Center, CUNY. She holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University and has established herself as a leading scholar in the sociology of religion, public opinion, and deviance. Education: PhD, Sociology, Pennsylvania State University (2005) MA, Sociology, Graduate Center/Queens College, CUNY (2001) AM, Social Sciences, University of Chicago (2000) BA, Sociology, Hunter College, CUNY (1998) AAS, Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY (1997) Her research explores how religion, culture, and national context shape public attitudes on contentious social issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, sexuality, terrorism, and marijuana legalization. Drawing on global survey data, interviews, and mixed methods, she investigates moral and deviant behaviors across diverse populations. Her work frequently appears in top journals including American Sociological Review , Social Forces , and Sociology of Religion . The most recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on cross-national comparative analysis, with themes including abortion attitudes in China, victim-offender overlap in juvenile justice, and moral justification of violence. Her research consistently integrates religion as a central explanatory variable in understanding social behavior. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Book Award (2018), Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Finalist, Christianity Today Book of the Year (2022) John Jay Research Excellence Award (2008, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2024) She has secured major grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation, and the Templeton Religion Trust. She advises graduate students, including Ashley French, and actively mentors emerging scholars. Her public engagement includes frequent media commentary, podcast appearances, and public lectures on religion and social issues. She is affiliated with research teams and collaborative projects focused on global values, religious transmission, and criminal justice, often working with interdisciplinary scholars across institutions.
Danshera Cords is a Professor of Law at Albany Law School, where she teaches in the areas of partnership tax, corporate tax, individual tax, tax policy, business organizations, and Chinese law. Her scholarship critically examines the intersection of tax law, gender, poverty, and administrative justice. Her research interests include feminist legal theory, disaster relief taxation, charitable giving incentives, virtual currency taxation, and the earned income tax credit. She advocates for equitable tax policies that account for power imbalances, particularly in marital and economic relationships. Her work often highlights systemic distortions in tax enforcement and relief mechanisms. The recent publications of Professor Cords span from 2007 to 2020, revealing a consistent engagement with pressing issues in tax policy, administrative law, and social justice. Themes include the human impact of tax liens, reform of tax court appointments, green tax incentives in China, and the role of charitable giving in disaster response. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal doctrine, policy analysis, and socio-economic equity. Professor Cords contributed a feminist re-interpretation of Cheshire v. Commissioner in the book Feminist Judgments: Rewritten Tax Opinions , where she reimagines the court’s decision by centering the wife’s experience and critiquing the adversarial expectations placed on spouses. This work exemplifies her commitment to exposing and reforming gendered power dynamics in tax law. She has also explored historical developments in public sector compensation, the treatment of low-income taxpayers, and regulatory responses to financial innovation. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her publications in prominent legal journals and books reflect significant scholarly impact. Professor Cords has advised on collaborative tax regulation, IRS reform, and post-welfare reform poverty survival strategies. Her work often calls for systemic changes to improve fairness and accessibility in the tax system. She has not listed any formal advisees in the provided text. Her research connects with broader efforts in administrative law, legal feminism, and economic justice. She is affiliated with a vibrant legal academic community and continues to publish on evolving tax policy challenges.
Francesco Battaglia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he conducts research and publishes extensively on European Union law, human rights, digital regulation, and institutional governance. He is actively involved in academic discourse through publications in specialized journals and contributions to edited volumes. Institution: Sapienza University of Rome Department: Department of Political Science Position: Associate Professor His research interests lie at the intersection of law, politics, and digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on EU legal frameworks. Key areas include European Union Law , judicial independence , data protection , digital consumer rights , asylum and migration policy , rule of law mechanisms , and EU enlargement . His work often critically examines the Court of Justice of the EU and the interplay between national and supranational legal systems. The recent publications analyzed reveal a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on contemporary legal challenges in the EU. There is a clear trend toward examining digital regulation (e.g., Digital Services Act, data valuation, platform accountability), judicial integrity (appointment procedures, impartiality), and human rights compliance in migration and health policies. His work bridges doctrinal legal analysis with policy-oriented insights, contributing to debates on transparency, constitutional identity, and EU institutional reform. Francesco Battaglia has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards in the provided texts. He is involved in a research project titled "European Union enlargement towards the Western Balkans: the main challenge to be addressed in the 2019-2024 institutional cycle." While no formal advising relationships or grants are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record suggests active engagement in academic mentorship and research leadership. No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the source material.
Laura Feitzinger Brown is an Associate Professor of English at Converse University, where she also serves as Director of Arts and Humanities and Co-Director of the Nisbet Honors Program. She chairs the Department of English and plays a vital role in shaping interdisciplinary humanities education. Her academic home is in the College of Arts and Sciences within the Department of English. Education: BA – Williams College MA in English – University of Virginia PhD in English – University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill MA in Theology – Saint Leo’s University (2020) Dr. Brown's research centers on Renaissance British literature, with a focus on early modern religious writing, Catholic Englishwomen such as Mary Ward, the role of hearing in religious practice, and Shakespearean drama. Her teaching spans Shakespeare, early modern women writers, adolescent literature, and music and poetry. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and has developed courses on life planning for honors students, integrating themes of career, graduate school, and work-family balance. Her recent scholarly output reflects a strong engagement with religious and literary history, particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. Publications and reviews appear in venues like Sixteenth Century Journal , English Language Notes , and Christianity and Literature , covering topics from sermons and spirituality to gender and performance. Her conference presentations highlight both her research and her commitment to pedagogy and faculty development. Scientific Awards: Converse’s 2014 nomination for the SC Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award Katheryne Amelia Brown Teaching Award (2005) Dr. Brown is actively involved in advising honors students and has designed a seminar on post-graduation planning that addresses graduate school, job markets, and balancing family and career. She has led major academic events such as the Converse Shakespeare Festival (2003), the 'Hymns in the South' Symposium (2009), and the 'Bringing History to Life' conference (2013), which brought together faculty, students, and K–12 educators with prominent authors like Ruta Sepetys. Her administrative leadership and collaborative spirit are central to her academic identity. She has also contributed to national conversations on research sustainability in teaching-intensive environments, notably through a 2021 panel for the Renaissance Society of America. Her interdisciplinary work bridges literature, theology, history, and education, making her a key figure in the humanities at Converse.
Andrea Garrido Juncal is a Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She holds a doctorate from the same institution (2015) with a thesis on social services management through concerts as an indirect governance mechanism. Her academic affiliations include the Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law and Theory of the State, and the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA). Her research focuses on administrative law, public policy, anti-corruption measures, and public procurement frameworks. Key research interests include the legal regulation of social services, transparency in local governance, and comparative studies on whistleblower protection mechanisms. Her work often addresses tensions between regulatory compliance and market competition in public sector contracts. She has contributed to debates on municipal competencies under Spain’s Local Regime and Social Services Act (LRSAL). Recent publications analyze the evolution of administrative intervention in environmental impact assessments, contractual reservations in social services management, and legal safeguards for informants in public institutions. She participates in the GI-EA Business and Administration research group and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals like Revista Catalana de Dret Públic and Cuadernos de Derecho Local . Her work emphasizes practical solutions to normative gaps in public policies, combining doctrinal analysis with proposals for legislative improvements. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary discussions on modernizing public service delivery and enhancing administrative accountability mechanisms.
Andrei Quintia Pastrana is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher in the Department of Public Law and Theory of the State at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) and the ARMELA Research Network in equality, rights and the social state. His educational background includes: Doctorate from University of Santiago de Compostela (2021) with thesis The guarantee of decent and accessible housing. Economic crisis and sustainability , supervised by Dr. Alba Nogueira López Quintia Pastrana's research critically examines Administrative Law through the lens of housing rights, sustainable urban development, and digital governance. His work investigates legal protections for vulnerable populations, regional housing policy implementation in Spain's autonomous communities, and blockchain applications in local government transparency. He integrates environmental law perspectives through CRETUS affiliations, focusing on circular economy models in construction and sustainable cities (SDG 11). His publications reveal consistent analysis of how economic crises impact housing accessibility and the evolving role of digital platforms in public administration. His publication trends demonstrate increasing focus on comparative international frameworks (Spain/Ireland), territorial governance of housing, and innovative legal responses to tourism-driven gentrification. The research consistently bridges theoretical human rights frameworks with practical policy implementation challenges, particularly regarding vulnerable groups during economic instability. Scientific recognition includes: Ramón y Cajal Researcher fellowship (prestigious Spanish competitive research program) As a Ramón y Cajal researcher, Quintia Pastrana actively contributes to CRETUS interdisciplinary environmental projects and ARMELA social rights initiatives. His supervision activities include mentoring within research networks, though no formal PhD students are currently listed. His projects emphasize practical legal solutions for sustainable urban development and housing accessibility, often involving collaboration with regional governments. He leads analytical work within ARMELA on social state protections and contributes to CRETUS's environmental technology research through legal frameworks for sustainable urban development. His personal website (complexproperty.gal) serves as a dedicated platform for ongoing research on property law and housing models.
Kate Fernandez is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton. She is a qualified solicitor (non-practising) and module leader for LLB Contract Law and LLB Professional Legal Practice 2. She completed her PhD in contract law and legal history at Lancaster University in 2018 and earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) from the University of Brighton in 2023. Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Brighton (Awarded: 1 Sept 2023) PhD in Law, Lancaster University (Awarded: 19 Sept 2018); Dissertation: 'An Historical Analysis of the Voidability of Contracts in the Long Eighteenth Century: Control vs. Protection' LLB (Hons) Law, Lancaster University (Awarded: 1 Jul 2014) Kate's research focuses on contract law and legal pedagogy , particularly the integration of game-based learning and gamification to enhance student engagement in legal education. Her work bridges historical legal analysis and modern teaching innovations. She has a strong interest in the evolution of contract law during the 18th and 19th centuries, especially regarding the legal capacity of infants. Her recent publications highlight a shift toward experiential and interactive teaching methodologies in law. The 2025 article on game-based learning signals a growing trend in pedagogical research aimed at improving first-year student comprehension and motivation in challenging subjects like contract law. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Kate is actively involved in academic and professional development. She has organized and participated in numerous events, including workshops on client interviewing, conferences on teaching innovations, and panel events for law students seeking training contracts. While no specific grants are mentioned, her active research and conference participation indicate ongoing scholarly engagement. She is also open to supervising postgraduate research in contract law, legal history, and legal education. She is associated with the broader academic community through her membership in the Higher Education Academy and participation in the University of Brighton's Research and Knowledge Exchange conference. Her work contributes to both doctrinal legal scholarship and the advancement of legal teaching practices.
Gina S. Warren is a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, where she holds the A.L. O'Quinn Chair in Environmental Studies and serves as Co-Director of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources (EENR) Center. She teaches courses in Civil Procedure, Climate Change Law, Energy & the Environment, Property Law, and Renewable Energy Law. Warren previously taught at Texas A&M University School of Law and Duquesne University School of Law, and has international teaching experience in Germany and Mexico. Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental law, energy policy, property rights, and social justice. Warren's scholarship has been published in leading journals including the Boston University Law Review , University of Maryland Law Review , Columbia Journal of Environmental Law , and the University of Cologne Business Law Journal . Her work has been cited by the Colorado Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Texas and featured in The Washington Post . She has authored a book chapter on U.S.-Mexico energy and environmental relations and her scholarship is included in major energy law textbooks. Warren's recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary analysis of energy transitions, climate justice, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border legal cooperation. Her work spans subfields such as environmental justice, renewable energy siting, public trust doctrine, federalism in environmental regulation, and the legal dimensions of just transitions. She integrates doctrinal, policy, and equity-based approaches to examine how law can support sustainable and equitable energy systems. Student Bar Association Professor of the Year (2018-2019) Student Bar Association Professor of the Year (2024-2025) Faculty Graduation Speaker, Class of 2020 Warren has held leadership roles in national legal organizations, including serving as Past Chair of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Natural Resources and Energy Law and Past Chair of Academic Outreach for the Institute for Energy Law. She is a member of the Environmental Law, Property Law, and Women’s Law sections and has served on subcommittees and advisory boards, including for the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators. She advises student organizations such as the Energy and Environment Student Society and the Houston Law Review. Before entering academia, Warren practiced environmental and utility law at Perkins Coie in Seattle and Post & Schell in Philadelphia. She clerked for the Honorable Michael Winkelstein of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey. She is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Washington, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Luca Cobbe is a Research Fellow in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he has held various teaching and research roles since 2008. He earned his PhD in History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Constitutions from the University of Macerata in 2008 and has since been deeply engaged in research on 18th- and 19th-century political thought, particularly the Scottish Enlightenment and its transatlantic influence. He has taught courses on the history of political thought and colonial/postcolonial theory and has been awarded multiple research grants funded by national programs (PRIN). PhD in History and Theory of Modern and Contemporary Constitutions, University of Macerata (2008) Laurea in History of Contemporary Political Thought, University of Bologna (2003) His research centers on the historical development of public opinion, constitutionalism, and the emergence of the social sciences. He examines how political concepts such as society, authority, and democracy evolved from Hume and Rousseau to Durkheim and Marx. His recent work explores the political psychology of mass behavior, colonialism, and the sociology of knowledge. He has published extensively on figures including David Hume, John Stuart Mill, Émile Durkheim, and Karl Marx, analyzing their ideas in relation to broader social transformations. His most recent publications reflect a deep engagement with the intersections of political theory, social psychology, and colonial history. Themes such as 'the government of opinion,' 'the colonial lever,' and 'the disciplined melancholy' illustrate his unique approach to understanding modern political thought through its historical and conceptual tensions. His articles span journals such as Scienza&Politica , Giornale di Storia Costituzionale , and Politics. Rivista di studi politici . His scientific recognition includes the Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN) for seconda fascia in Political Thought (GSPS-03/A), valid from 2021 to 2030. He is also a member of the editorial boards of Storia del pensiero politico and Scienza&Politica , and since 2024, a member of the scientific committee for the 'Critica sociologica' book series at Castelvecchi. Luca Cobbe has collaborated on major national research projects, often coordinated by Professor Luca Scuccimarra, and has participated in numerous academic conferences and seminars across Italy. He has not advised formal PhD students listed in the text, but his collaborative work with scholars like Paola Rudan and Maurizio Ricciardi suggests mentorship and academic guidance. He has contributed to edited volumes and organized interdisciplinary seminars, particularly on ecological discourse and public sphere contradictions. He is actively involved in the academic community through memberships in the Associazione italiana storici delle dottrine politiche (AISDP) and editorial roles. His research projects funded by Sapienza University focus on authoritarian personality, mass violence, and the sociology of democracy, indicating a strong institutional presence and ongoing scholarly productivity.
Sandro Guerrieri is a Full Professor of History of Political Institutions at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches courses on Italian and European political institutions at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He holds a PhD in History of Doctrines, Political Institutions, and Political Philosophy from the same university and has advanced through the academic ranks since becoming a researcher in 2001. His research focuses on the institutional history of the European Union—particularly the European Parliament, the development of French political institutions from the Third to the Fifth Republic, and the constitutional history of the Italian Republic. He has served in significant academic roles, including President of the Academic Area of Public Administration (2014–2020), and is a member of multiple editorial boards and academic committees. His recent scholarly output centers on European constitutional development, parliamentary evolution, and transnational political reform, with a strong emphasis on historical analysis of supranational institutions. His publications and conference presentations reflect a consistent engagement with the International Commission for the History of Representative and Parliamentary Institutions (ICHRPI), where he has been a Foreign Correspondent since 2008 and Vice President since 2023. He co-directs the journal Instituta. Rivista di Storia delle istituzioni europee e internazionali and serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including Parliaments, Estates & Representation and Nomos. Le attualità nel diritto . Throughout his career, Guerrieri has participated in numerous national and international conferences, contributing expert insights on European integration, constitutional transitions, and parliamentary history. His work bridges Italian, French, and broader European political trajectories, offering comparative and transnational perspectives on institutional change.
Bjarte Thorson is a Professor at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the UiS School of Business and the Department of Accounting and Law. His academic work is deeply rooted in legal scholarship, focusing on tort, insurance, compensation, and human rights law within the Norwegian and European legal frameworks. His research interests center on Tort Law , Insurance Law , Compensation Law , and Human Rights Law , with a particular emphasis on personal injury claims, liability doctrines, and the interpretation of statutory and case law. He has extensively analyzed rulings from the Norwegian Supreme Court and European institutions, contributing to the understanding of legal remedies, damage assessment, and consumer protection. The trends in his scholarly output, spanning from 2007 to 2024, reveal a consistent focus on the practical and doctrinal aspects of compensation law. His articles frequently address specific legal problems, such as pure financial loss, duty to mitigate, and the calculation of damages, providing in-depth commentary on evolving legal standards in Norway and the EU. Professor Thorson is actively engaged in legal discourse, as evidenced by his numerous publications in journals, newsletters, and conference proceedings. His work bridges academic analysis with practical legal application, particularly in the context of insurance and liability. He has not listed any formal advisees or grants, and no information is available about scientific awards or leadership of research labs or teams. His primary mode of scholarly contribution is through his extensive publication record.
Pamela Van Oploo is a Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Education at the School of Philosophy & Theology, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney campus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Science and Mathematics and a PhD in Science and Technology, and is currently completing a second doctorate on the educational philosophy of St Thomas Aquinas. Her research focuses on the intersection of theology, philosophy, and pedagogy, particularly within the Catholic tradition. Key areas include Thomistic philosophy, philosophy of education, Biblical and Sacramental Theology, Church History, doctrinal development, and innovative methods in religious education (RE). She is deeply engaged in developing pedagogical frameworks that integrate theological depth with practical classroom application. The recent publications and presentations reflect a strong thematic focus on the role of the Holy Spirit as the Divine Teacher in Aquinas’s thought and its implications for modern religious education. This unifying theme bridges classical theology with contemporary educational practice. She has contributed to professional development for Sydney Catholic Schools and the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, and serves as a consultant for the SALT teaching approach, helping implement liturgically-based RE curricula in schools and parishes. She also leads in parish liturgical coordination and music ministry. Selected Publications & Presentations: van Oploo, P. (2024). St Thomas Aquinas on the Primacy of the Divine Teacher in the Person of the Holy Spirit — some pedagogical implications. In K. Wagner, P. J. McGregor, & M. I. Naumann (Eds.), Pneumatology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium . Pickwick. van Oploo, P. (2022). God THE teacher in the Person of the Holy Spirit, according to the thought of St Thomas Aquinas; some pedagogical considerations. Paper presented at Pneumatology Conference, University of Notre Dame, Sydney. Community and Professional Engagement: Professional development facilitator for Sydney Catholic Schools and the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith Consultant, SALT Approach – developing RE programs for schools and parishes based on the liturgical year Parish liturgical coordinator and choir mistress
Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer is a Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, University of Notre Dame, where he has served since 2005. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University. His research focuses on nonprofit organizations, tax law, election law, and the intersection of religious institutions with federal and state regulations. He previously worked as a tax attorney at Caplin & Drysdale and served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Notre Dame from 2011 to 2015. Mayer teaches courses on nonprofit organizations, business taxation, election law, and professional responsibility. His scholarship addresses topics like charitable crowdfunding, blockchain applications in nonprofits, and the legal challenges of regulating political activity by tax-exempt entities. He has published extensively in leading law journals, including University of Chicago Business Law Review and Notre Dame Law Review . His expertise spans nonprofit governance, tax-exemption criteria, and the ethical dimensions of charitable work. Mayer collaborates frequently with institutions like the IRS and international bodies to shape policy on nonprofit regulation. His work often bridges legal theory with practical applications in taxation, philanthropy, and electoral systems. Though no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his contributions to tax law and nonprofit governance have been widely recognized in academic circles. His current research explores digital innovations in charitable giving and the evolving role of nonprofits in global policy landscapes.
