جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lucia Scaffardiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Public Law
• Human Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lucia Scaffardi is a Full Professor of Comparative Public Law at the University of Parma's Department of Law, Political and International Studies. She teaches Italian and Comparative Constitutional Law in the Political Science and International Relations program and Comparative Public Law in the Jurisprudence program. As Coordinator of the BRICS Parma Research Group and member of the Teaching Board for the Doctorate in Legal Sciences (University of Parma and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia), she maintains significant academic leadership roles. Her educational background includes a degree with honors from the University of Genoa and a PhD in Constitutional Law from the University of Bologna (1996). This strong foundation has supported her extensive research career spanning constitutional systems, human rights, and emerging legal challenges. Professor Scaffardi's research interests demonstrate remarkable breadth and relevance to contemporary challenges. Her work on genetic databases for judicial purposes bridges bioethics and criminal procedure, while her investigations into Novel Food regulation address cutting-edge food technology challenges. Her pioneering research on BRICS legal networks has established her as a leading scholar in South-South legal cooperation. She also maintains strong expertise in federal systems, fundamental rights protection, and European constitutional law. Her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from traditional constitutional scholarship toward interdisciplinary work addressing emerging technologies and global governance challenges. Recent publications (2023-2025) focus on cell-based meat regulation, AI and data protection, environmental constitutionalism, and food security - demonstrating her ability to anticipate and address legal challenges at the forefront of societal development. Professor Scaffardi has directed significant research projects, including the national-level study "Legal Transplants and Parliaments: A Possible Dialogue Among Legislators," which resulted in influential publications on comparative law in legislative drafting. Her international research fellowships at Oxford, Coimbra, King's College London, and the American University of Washington highlight her global academic engagement. As Coordinator of the BRICS Parma Research Group, she leads an active research team investigating legal cooperation among emerging economies. Her work bridges academic scholarship and practical policy development through previous advisory roles with the Italian government's Unit for Simplification and Regulatory Quality and the National Committee for Biosafety, Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

• Data Engineering
• Intelligent Information Systems
• Web Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Weiler is Senior Lecturer in Intelligent Information Systems at ZHAW School of Engineering and Deputy Head of Research Group. He directs studies for the CAS Information Engineering Management program and serves on international committees for knowledge graph research. His teaching covers database systems, data engineering, and professional development courses. Research focuses on developing computational methods for analyzing digital governance infrastructures, particularly municipal website analytics and cross-country e-government comparisons. Recent projects include DIGILOG for monitoring digital transformation and multimodal embedding techniques for public sector data.

• Migration Technologies
• Border Surveillance
• Human Rights Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petra Molnar is a lawyer and anthropologist at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School , serving as Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab . She directs the global Migration and Technology Monitor project and holds a Faculty Associate position at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. Her work bridges law, technology, and human rights, focusing on migration governance. As a Governor General's Literary Award finalist , she authored The Walls Have Eyes , analyzing AI's impact on border crossings across Mexico, Greece, and Palestine. Her current research explores community resistance to border technologies. Her key research areas include: Migration technologies and digital surveillance AI ethics in immigration enforcement Carceral technology critique Human rights impacts at borders Surveillance capitalism in asylum processes Techno-political collaboration with the US Her scientific engagement spans 15 recent publications analyzing: AI surveillance trends (2023-2025) Digital border walls and ecological impacts Crypto-rewarded border vigilantism (ICERAID) Biometric data in criminal databases UN human rights frameworks for tech governance Generative AI's role in migration control She has advocated for: Transparency in migration technology Centering lived experiences of migrants Accountability mechanisms for AI systems Decolonizing border tech discourse

Roland Naulمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Physical Education
• School Sports
• Olympic Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Roland Naul is a Senior Professor of European Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport at the Department of Sports Science, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. He also serves as Secretary-General of CEREPS (European Council for Research in Physical Education and Sport) and a board member of the Dutch 'stichting gkgk Nederland.' His academic journey includes studies in Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, and Sports Medicine at the WWU Münster, culminating in a Dr. phil. and M.A. His research focuses on physical education, Olympic education, community-based health initiatives, and school-sport networks. Education: WWU Münster (PhD in Pedagogy/Sociology/Sports Medicine, M.A. in Pedagogy/Psychology/Sociology/Russian). Key Roles: Director of the Willibald-Gebhardt Institute for Research in Sport and Society (since 1992), EU Expert for Physical Activity Guidelines (2007–2012). Research Interests: Prof. Naul pioneers projects like 'Healthy Children in Sound Communities,' a cross-border intervention to combat childhood obesity. His work emphasizes motor competence development, physical activity promotion, and the integration of sport into full-day school models. He collaborates internationally, including with Chinese and Dutch institutions, and has authored over 100 publications on Olympic education, school sport policy, and community health. Awards: Honorary doctorate from Charles University (Prague, 2017). Grants & Labs: Leads projects funded by EU initiatives (e.g., INTERREG), directs the Willibald-Gebhardt Institute, and coordinates the EuPEO (European Physical Education Observatory) project. His work bridges academia, policy, and community action.

• Aviation Management
• Sustainable Aviation
• Environmental Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pinar Gümuş Akar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aviation Management at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Aviation and Astronautics, Turkey. She has held academic positions at the university since 2008, progressing from Lecturer to Doctor Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in 2022. Education: PhD in Economics, Çukurova University Institute of Social Sciences (2011-2019) MA in Economics (With Thesis), Gaziantep University Institute of Social Sciences (2004-2007) BSc in Economics, Kocaeli University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (1995-2000) Her research focuses on the intersection of aviation management, sustainable development, and macroeconomic theory. Key interests include environmental economics within transportation systems, climate change mitigation strategies, economic growth modeling in aviation contexts, and development economics with emphasis on Mediterranean and BRICS economies. She employs advanced econometric methodologies including MMQR and nonlinear modeling to analyze CO2 emissions, air transport liberalization effects, and export-led growth hypotheses. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward sustainable aviation research, with 7 of her 13 most recent works (2016-2024) examining environmental impacts of air transport. Her scholarship bridges theoretical economics with practical aviation policy, particularly focusing on Turkey's aviation sector while expanding to BRICS and APEC economies in her latest work. Academic Supervision: Supervised two Master's theses completed in 2024 on aviation education programs and graduate employment opportunities Teaches graduate-level courses including Aviation Management and Sustainable Aviation Management since 2019 Her scholarly contributions include two book chapters on energy-environment relationships and transition economies, alongside extensive journal publications in both Turkish and international venues indexed in ESCI and TR Dizin databases.

Christopher Cotropiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Patent Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Empirical Legal Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christopher Cotropia serves as the David Weaver Research Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, specializing in patent law, intellectual property, and empirical legal studies. His influential research appears in top journals including the American Law and Economics Review and Northwestern Law Review, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, FTC, and ITC on critical patent law issues. Education: BS in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University (with honors and distinction) JD, University of Texas School of Law (Articles Editor, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal) International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law studies, Queen Mary & Westfield College’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies Research Focus: Professor Cotropia employs rigorous empirical methodologies to analyze patent systems , copyright frameworks , and gender-related legal issues . His work uniquely bridges technical innovation (leveraging his engineering background) with legal doctrine , examining topics from patent valuation metrics to menstrual equity in schools. Recent scholarship reveals expanding interdisciplinary connections between intellectual property , online marketplaces , and public health policy . Publication Trends: Over the last five years, Cotropia's research has evolved from traditional patent analysis toward broader empirical examinations of judicial behavior during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts) and systemic gender disparities in legal institutions. His work consistently demonstrates how quantitative evidence can reshape understanding of intellectual property's role in innovation ecosystems while addressing emerging challenges in digital markets and social justice. Professional Background: Prior to GW, he held professorships at University of Richmond School of Law (Dennis I. Belcher Professor) and Tulane Law School (C.J. Morrow Research Associate Professor). His practical experience includes clerking for Federal Circuit Judge Alvin A. Schall and practicing patent litigation at Fish & Richardson. He co-authored the influential open-access casebook Patent Law and directs research initiatives like the SCALES Project for federal court transparency.

Tobias Blankeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Humanities
• Ethical AI
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tobias Blanke is a University Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Humanities at the University of Amsterdam and affiliated with King’s College London. His academic background spans computer science and political philosophy. He holds a dual role as Professor of AI and Humanities at UvA and Professor of Social and Cultural Informatics at King’s, where he previously served as Department Head (2016–2019). His research focuses on AI ethics, big data applications in human sciences, and critical digital practices. Key areas include algorithmic governance, predictive policing, and digital platform critique. Blanke leads projects like the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI) and Our Data Ourselves, exploring datafication’s societal impacts. He directed DARIAH (2012–2016), a European Digital Humanities infrastructure. Awards include the ISA-STAIR award (2022) for Algorithmic Reason . His work bridges technical and normative dimensions of AI, emphasizing ethical implications and interdisciplinary collaboration. Blanke’s grants include an €8M EU grant for Holocaust research infrastructure and funding for born-digital data projects. He collaborates with institutions like the Open Data Institute and TacticalTech. His affiliations include the King’s Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law & Society (TELOS).

• Criminal Law
• Procedural Law
• Victim Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anna Fiodorova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Criminal Law, Procedural Law and History Law at Carlos III University of Madrid. She serves as Deputy Director of the University Master's Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. Research Focus: Victim rights, EU judicial cooperation, data protection in criminal proceedings, and sexual violence legal frameworks Key Projects: VISPRO (2024-2027), CHILD (2024-2026), RE-TREAT (2020-2022), FAIRCOM (2019-2021) Contact: anna.fiodorova@uc3m.es | afiodoro@der-pu.uc3m.es Her recent publications examine digital evidence exchange in EU criminal proceedings, child abuse prevention frameworks, and victim participation challenges in sexual violence cases. She contributes to the Alonso Martínez Institute for Justice and Litigation , working at the intersection of law, politics, and sociology. Her research explores transnational legal cooperation and modernization of criminal procedures , focusing on balancing human rights with effective law enforcement mechanisms across European jurisdictions.

Xianyi ZENGمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Textile Digitalization
• Wearable Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xianyi ZENG is a Full Professor and Research Supervisor (Section CNU 61) at University of Lille, France, affiliated with ENSAIT (École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles). His research focuses on human-centered intelligent systems in textile and fashion domains, directing the Human Centered Design Group. His primary research interests span Artificial Intelligence for textiles , Wearable healthcare systems , and Sustainable supply chain optimization . Key specialties include fabric hand evaluation through deep learning, 3D garment fitting technology, fetal monitoring garments, and carbon price forecasting. His work bridges textile engineering with computational intelligence, emphasizing practical applications in fashion digitization and sustainable manufacturing. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong trends in AI-driven textile innovation (73% of articles), with significant focus on wearable healthcare (27%) and sustainable systems (33%). His research consistently integrates multimodal data fusion, probabilistic modeling, and human factors analysis across domains. Innovation R&D Award from French-China Committee (2021) National Knight’s title in the Order of Academic Palms (2019) Honorary Doctorate from Gheorghe Asachi Technical University (2019) TBIS2020 Plenary Medal Lecture Award (2020) Annual PEDR Award for PhD supervision since 1995 Professor ZENG has secured substantial research funding through 7 major projects as Principal Investigator, including EU Horizon 2020's FBD_BModel and French ANR's IOTFetMov. His collaborative network spans 15+ institutions across Europe and China. Current research integrates edge AI with textile systems for Industry 5.0 applications, while his teaching covers decision support systems and sensory evaluation.

Volker Marklمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Scalable Data Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Volker Markl is a full professor and Chair of Database Systems and Information Management at Technische Universität Berlin. He also serves as Director of the Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data, Chief Scientist at DFKI, and holds adjunct roles at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on distributed systems, scalable data processing, and machine learning, with over 200 publications. He has been recognized with prestigious awards including ACM Fellow and European IST Prize. Volker earned his PhD in Computer Science from TU München in 1999 under Prof. Rudolf Bayer. Education: PhD in Computer Science (1999, TU München). Research Interests: Volker’s work bridges distributed systems, scalable data processing, and machine learning. He emphasizes systems-oriented research, data programmability, and innovation in data-driven technologies like Apache Flink, fostering collaborations with industry leaders such as IBM, SAP, and Microsoft. Awards: ACM Fellow European IST Prize (2004) Humboldt Innovation Award (2019) Advising & Grants: Led the DFG-funded Stratosphere project (2010–2019) creating Apache Flink. Holds 18 patents, including UB-Tree indexing. Co-founded startups like dataArtisans and Parstream. Advises German Federal Government and EU on AI/big data policies. Labs/Teams: Leads the Intelligent Analytics for Massive Data Research Group at DFKI and directs the Berlin Institute for Learning and Data systems.

Matthias Labrenzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Ecology
• Bacterial Taxonomy
• Microplastics Pollution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Matthias Labrenz is a Professor at the University of Rostock and heads the Environmental Microbiology working group at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Rostock, Germany. He holds a Diplom in Biology (1995) and a PhD (1999) from Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the German Research Center for Biotechnology. He completed his Habilitation in Microbiology at the University of Rostock in 2008. His research focuses on: Microbial diversity in extreme environments Microplastics pollution and environmental impacts Pathogenic Vibrio ecology in the Baltic Sea Bacterial taxonomy and biogeochemical cycling Development of in situ microbial technologies Labrenz leads major projects including OTC-Genomics (BMBF) for environmental DNA monitoring and BaltVib (EU) on pathogenic Vibrio control. He has published extensively on microbial responses to pollutants, nutrient cycling in redox zones, and microplastic-biofilm interactions. He directs IOW's genetic engineering facility and oversees doctoral researchers in microbial ecology. His group develops innovative methods like microplastic immobilization techniques and autonomous sampling systems.

• Environmental Engineering
• Urban Drainage Systems
• Water Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. KNOLMÁR Marcell is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) . He teaches courses including Infrastructural CAD, Legal Aspects of Water and Environment, and Public Works I, focusing on practical and regulatory dimensions of infrastructure design. His research spans urban drainage systems , climate change resilience , computational fluid dynamics , and GIS applications in wastewater management. Recent work emphasizes green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) , sewer network vulnerability assessments , and integrated hydraulic modeling for climate adaptation. Scientific awards include the Magyar Felvételi Scholarship (#építő250) . His publications reflect collaboration with the EU 5 Framework Program (CARE-S project) and long-term contributions to wastewater management , stormwater modeling , and environmental engineering in Hungary.

Andrew Greenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Pollution Mitigation
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Ecological Recovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Green is a Research Fellow at the Agriculture and Environment Research Unit (AERU) within the School of Life and Medical Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire . His work spans environmental pollution mitigation, ecological recovery, and agricultural sustainability. Research interests include: Sustainable resource use in agriculture Non-point source pollution control Soil erosion management Agri-chemical property analysis EU environmental directive evaluation Recent work focuses on the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) compliance, pesticide properties databases, and food ecolabeling frameworks. His research combines spatial analysis , policy evaluation , and agri-environmental metrics . Professional recognition includes Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . He teaches on agricultural water efficiency and soil conservation across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Public Economics
• Tax Policy
• Computable General Equilibrium Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

María Teresa Álvarez Martínez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at the University of Pablo de Olavide, specializing in public economics, tax policy, and environmental economics through advanced computational modeling. Her doctoral research at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2010) focused on An evaluation of public policies in Spain under Dr. Clemente Polo Andrés' supervision, establishing her expertise in fiscal policy analysis for the Spanish context. Research interests include: Corporate taxation and tax base erosion (BEPS) Digital service tax macroeconomic impacts Greenhouse gas emissions by economic sectors EU structural funds effects on regional economies Public deficit management in Spain Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model development Her publication analysis reveals consistent focus on European Union fiscal policy using CGE and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) methodologies, with increasing emphasis on environmental economics and digital taxation in recent years. Key collaborations include work with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on tax reform modeling. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials Advising and grants activity shows doctoral thesis supervision and research funding for EU structural funds impact studies. Her work supports policy development through quantitative assessment of tax reforms and environmental-economic interactions. Labs and teams include development of the CORTAX model for corporate tax simulations and RHOMOLO database construction for EU-27 economic analysis, demonstrating integration of empirical data with policy-oriented computational frameworks.

Lena Tonzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bank and Sovereign Debt Crises
• Financial Market Integration
• Bank Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lena Tonzer is a Professor of Money, Credit & Banking at Leipzig University's Faculty of Economics and Management Science and a Research Fellow at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH). She leads the IWH's International Banking Library and serves as a SUERF Research Affiliate. Her work focuses on international banking, financial regulation, monetary policy, and financial crises. PhD from the European University Institute, Florence Former teaching roles at Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, VU Amsterdam, and Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg Her research explores: Bank and sovereign debt crises Financial market integration and regulation Cross-border banking dynamics Monetary policy transmission mechanisms Recent studies examine inflation concerns' psychological impact on financial behavior, EU banks' funding cost responses to CRD IV, and cultural norms influencing corporate fraud detection. She co-founded a newsletter for young finance researchers and contributes to policy evaluations through databases like the Banking Union Directives Database.