Jorge Morais Carvalho is an Associate Professor at the NOVA School of Law (NOVA University Lisbon), where he has held prominent roles including Vice Dean and Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree . He serves as Director of the NOVA Consumer Lab and a Researcher at CEDIS – Research & Development Center on Law and Society . Education: Law Degree (2002), NOVA School of Law PhD (2011), NOVA School of Law Research Focus: His work spans Consumer Law , Digital Contract Law , and Alternative Dispute Resolution , particularly in the context of EU regulations and comparative legal systems. Recent publications address contractual compliance, data privacy, and sustainable practices in digital commerce. Scientific Contributions: Jorge has authored or co-authored over 150 books and articles, including influential works on consumer rights, insolvency, and comparative legal frameworks. His editorial roles include Editor of EuCML – Journal of European Consumer and Market Law and Subdirector of Themis – Revista da NOVA School of Law . Academic Engagement: He has participated in over 100 seminars, conferences, and colloquia across Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Spain, England, Italy, Luxembourg, Mozambique, Peru, Poland, and Portugal, reflecting his international impact.
Claire Bright is an Associate Professor of Private Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and Founder/Director of the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center. She specializes in Sustainable Corporate Governance, International Private Law, International Commercial Law, Comparative Private Law, and Business and Human Rights. Education: PhD in International Law, European University Institute, Florence Master's in Private International Law and International Trade Law, La Sorbonne Law School Bachelor's in French and English Law, University of Paris-Est Her research examines corporate accountability in global value chains, human rights due diligence frameworks, and the intersection of environmental law with business practices. She analyzes jurisdictional challenges in transnational corporate litigation and develops legal mechanisms for victims of corporate human rights abuses. Her work bridges academic theory with practical policy implementation through extensive engagement with international organizations. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced shift toward integrating climate change considerations into business and human rights frameworks, with emphasis on just transition principles and environmental due diligence. Her scholarship increasingly addresses ESG compliance, supply chain transparency, and mandatory legislative approaches across European jurisdictions. Scientific Awards: eLearning Practitioner Award (2016) for innovative academic course development methodologies Professor Bright has secured major research funding through high-impact policy studies for the European Parliament, European Commission, and International Labour Organization. Her 2020 European Commission study directly shaped the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, while her European Parliament research informed legislative recommendations on corporate liability. She maintains active student mentorship through structured office hours and academic guidance. She leads the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center, which functions as a multidisciplinary hub for policy development, practitioner training, and academic collaboration. The center organizes specialized workshops on human rights due diligence implementation and maintains partnerships with NGOs, governmental bodies, and international institutions across Europe and beyond.
Christian Koch is a Professor and Head of Section at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Civil and Architectural Engineering, Department of Technology and Innovation, where he leads research on construction industry dynamics, climate change mitigation, and digital transformation. His work bridges institutional theory with practical challenges in sustainable development and organizational innovation. SDU Climate Cluster EU SAND Project Participant Creative Construction Conference Chair Research interests include circular economy implementation, blockchain in construction logistics, lean construction methodologies, and AI applications for safety analysis. His studies focus on institutional entrepreneurship, interorganizational networks, and policy impacts on construction practices, particularly in Denmark and Sweden. Recent article trends analyze machine learning for accident report analysis, blockchain-enabled resource marketization, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Notable awards include the Taylor and Francis Best Theoretical Paper (2025), SCC Fast Track Award (2024), and CME Best Paper on Societal Challenges (2022). Scientific awards include: Taylor and Francis Best Theoretical Paper (2025) SCC Fast Track November 2024 CME Best Paper Transformative Impact (2022) Best Paper Creative Construction Conference (2025) He actively participates in public discourse through media engagements on construction safety, climate adaptation, and sustainable sand extraction for green transitions.
Adriana Iamnitchi is a Full Professor and Key Domain Chair for Computational Science at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences. Her research focuses on computational social science, social media dynamics, and misinformation detection. Her primary research interests include: Analysis of coordinated information campaigns across social platforms Development of LLM-based synthetic data generation for social media research Polarization quantification in multi-community networks Policy compliance frameworks for digital regulation (e.g., EU's Digital Services Act) Ethical AI applications for content moderation and transparency Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Cross-platform disinformation detection using multimodal embeddings Generative AI for synthetic social media datasets Quantitative analysis of toxicity monetization in creator economies Regulatory compliance automation for content transparency
Professor Şaban NAZLIOĞLU is a faculty member at Pamukkale University, Department of International Trade & Finance, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Denizli-Turkey. He has been serving as a Professor since 2018, following previous roles as Associate Professor (2012-2018), Assistant Professor (2011-2012), and Research Associate (2010-2011) at the same institution. He has extensive experience in academic administration, having served as Chair of the Department of Econometrics (2011-2014, 2016-2018) and Coordinator of the Scientific Research Projects Unit (2016-2018). Dr. NAZLIOĞLU received his undergraduate education at Erciyes University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management (2002), followed by a Master's degree in Economic Policy (2006) and PhD in Economic Policy (2010), both from Erciyes University's Institute of Social Sciences. His research interests center on applied econometrics, panel data econometrics, agricultural economics, commodity prices, and international trade. He has developed innovative methodological approaches in panel stationarity testing with gradual structural shifts, contributing significantly to the field of econometrics. His work bridges theoretical econometric developments with practical applications in energy markets, agricultural economics, and international finance. Dr. NAZLIOĞLU's research has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, with a focus on panel data methods, unit root testing, causality analysis, and their applications to energy, agricultural, and financial markets. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of methodological innovation applied to substantive economic questions, particularly in emerging markets and international contexts. TÜBA (Turkish Academy of Sciences) "The Outstanding Young Scientists Award (GEBIP)-2015" TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) "Incentive Award-2015" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Science Award-2016" Pamukkale University Social Sciences "Research Performance Award-2012" Dr. NAZLIOĞLU has supervised numerous graduate students and has been actively involved in research projects, including "A New Panel Unit Root Test with Gradual Structural Shifts" (TÜBİTAK-SOBAG 1001/Project No: 215K086) and "Are Commodity Price Shocks Temporary or Permanent? A New Perspective with Panel Unit Root Analysis" (TÜBA-GEBİP 2015). He has served as a referee for prestigious journals including Agricultural Economics, Economic Modelling, Energy Economics, and others. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE), International Trade and Finance Association, and Society for the Study of Emerging Markets. He has developed the GAUSS TSPD Library for Time Series and Panel Data Methods, which is publicly available on GitHub. This library covers several unit root, co-integration & causality tests, demonstrating his commitment to sharing methodological tools with the broader research community.
Benaissa Chidmi , an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University , specializes in industrial organization, food marketing, agribusiness, and consumer demand analysis. He teaches Applied Econometrics and Demand and Price Analysis . Education Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut (2006) M.S. in Applied Financial Mathematics, University of Connecticut (2006) M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut (2002) M.S. in Food Engineering, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Morocco (1996) Research Trends Chidmi's research spans diverse applications of econometric modeling, including consumer food demand systems , energy economics , agricultural productivity , and industrial organization . His recent work (2025) examines Saudi Arabia's coffee import demand , machine learning in US residential energy usage , and animal protein consumption patterns . Earlier studies (2024-2019) focus on technical efficiency in cereal production, asymmetric price transmission in energy markets, and nutrient demand analysis in Sri Lanka. Key Methodologies Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS) modeling Quantile regression analysis Random coefficients and logit demand models Machine learning applications in economics Censored regression techniques Technical efficiency measurement
Professor Rochelle C Dreyfuss of the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law, is a leading scholar in intellectual property law with a focus on international dimensions of patenting, trade secrets, and access to medicines. Her work bridges legal theory with practical implications for global innovation policy. Key research areas: TRIPS Agreement implementation Genetic material patenting Transnational IP dispute resolution Business method patent economics Trade secrecy and national security Global health policy impacts Her recent publications examine: Post-Brexit IP frameworks (2018) Experimental use defense in biotech (2017) Specialized patent adjudication (2017) Max Planck IP principles (2013) DNA patenting ethics (2013) Contact: Squire Law Library , Cambridge CB3 9DZ
Ioannis Iglezakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), specializing in the intersection of law and technology. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to informatics law, cyber law, data protection, and privacy law. At AUTH, he teaches courses including Law of Informatics, Computers and Law I (Cyberlaw I), Computers and Law II (Privacy and Security in the Information Society), Legal Aspects of Cybercrime, Internet-Law, and Law and Information Technology. Dr. Iglezakis earned his undergraduate degree in Law from AUTH in 1987, followed by a Magister Legum Europae from Hannover University in 1993. He completed his postgraduate studies in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law at AUTH in 1990 and earned his PhD in Law from AUTH in 1999. His educational background combines Greek legal training with European legal perspectives. His research interests focus on the legal challenges posed by digital technologies, with particular emphasis on data protection, privacy law, cybercrime regulation, digital rights, and the application of GDPR in various contexts. He has published extensively on topics including the right to be forgotten, digital identity management, workplace surveillance in the digital age, hate speech online, and the legal implications of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between law and technology, with increasing attention to GDPR implementation, health data protection, and the challenges of algorithmic decision-making. His work spans multiple disciplines including legal theory, privacy studies, cyber security, and digital governance, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern informatics law. Dr. Iglezakis has supervised over 50 master's theses at AUTH, mentoring the next generation of legal scholars in areas including cloud computing contracts, personal data protection, social media law, intellectual property in digital environments, and cybercrime. His administrative roles have included membership on the European Educational Programs Committee (2011-2012) and the Legal Committee of AUTH (2013-2014). His research projects include the 2018-2019 study on 'Legal Issues of Mobile Applications Development, Distribution and Use,' the 2014 '6th International Conference on Informatics Law,' and the 2013-2015 Center of Excellence for Cybercrime for Education, Research and Training in Greece. These projects highlight his commitment to addressing practical legal challenges in the digital domain while contributing to academic discourse.
Prof. Dr. Sophia Hoffmann is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Political Science , University of Erfurt, specializing in International Politics and Conflict Research . As academic advisor for BA-International Relations and spokesperson for the doctoral program "De-Globalization and Global Decoupling (DeGlobE)", she combines teaching with cutting-edge research. PhD from School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University College London Previous positions: Leibniz Center for Modern Oriental Studies, University of Bremen, Geneva Graduate Institute Extensive field research in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon Her research focuses on intelligence research , international refugee policy , and humanitarian aid in conflict contexts. She examines how intelligence agencies function transnationally and how humanitarian policies intersect with state security apparatuses, particularly in West Asia. Recent publications analyze intelligence-security gaps in national strategies, raw material dependencies, and historical intelligence practices. Her work reveals a trajectory from migration studies to critical intelligence analysis, emphasizing state-society relations and knowledge production in security contexts. Research funding includes: EU COFUND program Volkswagen Foundation German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Prof. Hoffmann engages in knowledge transfer activities and media outreach, bridging academic research with public discourse on intelligence and humanitarian policies.
Ben Lacey is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford's Oxford Population Health. His research focuses on population health metrics, health inequalities, and enhancing large-scale observational epidemiology through linked administrative records. Education : MBChB (University of Edinburgh, 2004), MSc in Global Health Science, DPhil in Epidemiology (University of Oxford) Affiliations : UK Biobank, Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Big Data Institute (BDI), Richard Doll Consortium Lacey's recent work examines obesity trends, cancer disparities, and cardiovascular risk factors using UK Biobank data. He contributes to the Global Burden of Disease Study and develops open-access tools for health outcome prediction. Scientific awards include his fellowship in the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. His research has significant policy implications, particularly in addressing social and spatial inequalities in health outcomes across Europe.
Sébastien TOUZÉ is a Professor of Public Law at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, serving as Chairman of the Department of Public Law and Political Science and Director of the Master 2 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law program. He is affiliated with the Center for Research on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CRDH) and directs the René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Law and Associate of Law Faculties qualification. Professor TOUZÉ's research centers on public international law, international human rights law, and European human rights law, with specialized expertise in the European Convention on Human Rights and cross-border protection of fundamental rights. His work critically examines the role of supranational courts in human rights enforcement and normative interactions between European Union law and international legal frameworks. His extensive publication record reveals sustained focus on evolving human rights challenges, including international humanitarian law developments, death penalty abolition, and institutional trust in human rights bodies. These works consistently integrate comparative legal analysis with practical implementation concerns across multiple jurisdictions. As Director of the René Cassin Foundation, he actively shapes human rights discourse while leading the Department of Public Law and Political Science. His administrative leadership extends to supervising the Master 2 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law curriculum, training future human rights practitioners. The Center for Research on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (CRDH) serves as his primary research hub, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on urgent human rights issues through academic conferences and policy-oriented research initiatives.
Ashot S. Aleksanyan is a Professor and Head of the Department of Political Science at Yerevan State University's Faculty of International Relations. His work spans civil society, European integration, and hybrid political dynamics in post-Soviet states. Education : PhD and Doctor of Science from Yerevan State University (2000, 2018) Research : Focuses on civiliarchic democracy, political resilience, and EU-Caucasus relations Publications : 15+ works (2021-2025) on hybrid warfare, populism, and post-Soviet political systems Global Engagement : Visiting Scientist at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2021-2022) Leadership : Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Political Science. Bulletin of Yerevan University (2021-present)
Tuomas Väisänen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science and Department of Geosciences and Geography . He contributes to multiple research initiatives including the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ), Institute for Urban Studies (Urbaria), and Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). His academic work bridges computational geography with urban studies, focusing on multilingualism, digital data sources, and mobility patterns. Doctor of Philosophy (2019–2023), Multidisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Environmental Studies, University of Helsinki Master of Philosophy (2016–2018), Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki Bachelor of Science (2012–2016), Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki His research explores urban diversity through linguistic landscapes , dynamic populations , and residential area changes . He integrates sociolinguistics with geographical methods , emphasizing mobile phone data , social media analysis , and machine learning . Recent projects like BORDERSPACE and MOBI-TWIN investigate cross-border interactions and European territorial integration . His 15 most recent publications highlight trends in computational urban geography , geospatial datasets , and linguistic diversity mapping , with a focus on Erasmus+ mobility , national park interactions , and transnational functional areas . Contributions to open datasets (e.g., Mobi-Twin, Erasmus+ flows) underscore his commitment to digital methods and European regional development . While no formal awards are listed, his peer-review activities for journals like Computers, Environment and Urban Systems and Biological Conservation demonstrate academic engagement. He teaches spatial data methods to Master's students and provides guest lectures on computer vision and GIS . Collaborations span the European Commission, Academy of Finland, and University of Tartu Foundation.
Pham Hoang Van serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics at Baylor University. His academic journey uniquely bridges engineering and economics, having earned mechanical engineering degrees from MIT before completing his PhD in Economics at Cornell University. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics, Cornell University (1998) SM in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992) SB in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1989) Professor Van's research spans multiple critical areas including economic development, international trade, immigration policy, health economics, and child labor. He is particularly renowned for co-developing the Immigrant Climate Index with Huyen Pham at Texas A&M University School of Law, which systematically measures how state, county, and city legislation creates varying conditions for immigrants. This research revealed the significant "Trump Effect" - a dramatic increase in positive immigration legislation by subfederal entities responding to restrictive federal policies. His work often connects theoretical economics with real-world policy impacts, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and Vietnam's economic development. An analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on immigration policy dynamics, international trade effects (especially on Vietnam), and long-term economic development challenges. The Immigrant Climate Index represents a methodological innovation in policy measurement, while his work on the Rwandan Genocide's long-term effects on child labor demonstrates his commitment to understanding how historical traumas impact vulnerable populations across generations. Professor Van has advised more than 25 research theses and teaches advanced courses including Microeconomic Theory and Business Decisions (ECO 5315) and Game Theory (ECO 5318/4319). His research has attracted substantial funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, and the Walmart Foundation. He has held visiting positions at the University of Rouen in France and the World Bank, and served as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Prof. Dr. Georg Miribung holds the Chair of Law and Politics in the Forest and Environmental Sector at Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development. His work focuses on interdisciplinary legal frameworks for sustainable resource management. Research Areas: Environmental Law, Agricultural Law, Cooperative Law, Sustainability Law, Common Land Governance Key Affiliations: Georgofili Academy, World Union for Agricultural Law (UMAU), Italian Food Law Association (AIDA-IFLA), International Institute for Cooperative Research in the Alpine Region Recent publications analyze EU environmental policies, agricultural cooperatives' role in climate change mitigation, and comparative legal studies of common land systems. He actively participates in legal webinars and radio lectures on sustainability and human rights intersections.
