Vida Greaux is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, affiliated with the Social Policy Research and Innovation Group. Her work centers on contemporary public services, with a strong emphasis on equity, governance, and policy innovation. Her research interests lie at the intersection of social policy and public administration, particularly focusing on how public services can be restructured to promote equality and social justice. She explores governance models that integrate inclusivity and responsiveness to diverse populations. The recent publications highlight a thematic focus on the evolution of public services and the integration of equality principles into policy design and implementation. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from sociology, political science, and public management. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: There is no information available regarding student advising or research grants. Labs and Research Teams: Vida Greaux is actively involved in the Social Policy Research and Innovation Group, which likely fosters collaborative research on public service reform and policy development.
Alka Pradhan is an Adjunct Professor of Law and a leading expert in international human rights and humanitarian law, with a focus on counterterrorism, torture, and fair trial rights. She is actively engaged in high-impact legal representation at the Guantanamo Bay Military Commissions and the International Criminal Court. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University, an MA from SAIS, a JD from Columbia Law School, and an LLM in International Human Rights from LSE. Pradhan’s research and advocacy center on: Human rights compliance in counterterrorism operations Legal and ethical challenges in military commissions Prohibition of torture and cruel treatment Accountability for war crimes and targeted killings International legal standards for investigative interviewing (Méndez Principles) Victim representation before UN human rights bodies Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the intersection of national security, human rights, and justice. Themes include fair trial rights, detainee treatment, targeted killings, and legal advocacy in politically sensitive contexts. Her work bridges academic scholarship and frontline legal practice. Scientific awards and honors: Profiled in The New York Times Magazine Featured in the documentary 'The Trial' Recognized in multiple books on Guantanamo Bay Active contributor to UN legal standard-setting processes Pradhan has advised governments, litigated before international bodies, and submitted amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court. She has represented Guantanamo detainees in habeas corpus cases and civilian victims of drone strikes. Her work combines rigorous legal analysis with deep commitment to justice and human dignity. She has collaborated with parliamentarians in the UK and Europe on official investigations into torture and war crimes. She is a member of the Drafting Group of Experts for the Méndez Principles and frequently contributes to public discourse through media commentary and law review articles.
Cristina Martinez Garcia is a part-time Associate Professor in the Department of Private Law at the University of Girona, specializing in Labour and Social Security Law. She combines her academic role with active legal practice as a labour law specialist and delivers both formal university instruction and external courses/seminars. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in the Doctoral Program in Law, Economics and Business at the same institution. Research Focus: Her work centers on equality principles in employment contexts, particularly: Non-discrimination frameworks for illness/health conditions Legal protections for foreign remote workers Labor well-being in telework arrangements Regulatory aspects of remote work consolidation She participates in the research project: "No discriminación, bienestar laboral y teletrabajo de personal extranjero: tres elementos clave para la consolidación del trabajo a distancia" (Non-discrimination, Labor Well-being and Teleworking of Foreign Personnel: Key Elements for Remote Work Consolidation). No scientific awards are documented in available materials. Professional Activities: Active membership in research teams examining contemporary labor issues Dual academic-professional career balancing legal practice with university teaching
Renata Grossi is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where she has been employed since June 2017. She serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry and is affiliated with both the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) and UTS Research Centre. Her interdisciplinary scholarship critically examines the relationship between law and emotion across theoretical and practical dimensions, with particular focus on how emotional thinking challenges traditional legal assumptions about objectivity and rationality. Dr. Grossi's research program centers on contract law, legal theory, and the intersections of law with emotion, love, and social justice. She investigates whether contract law can move beyond classical and neo-classical theories to engage with questions of social justice and potentially steer market relations away from predatory neoliberal paradigms. Her current projects include examining the practice and power of contracts in counseling services in Australia, exploring how feminist methodological discourses can influence law and emotion scholarship, and analyzing law's rhetoric around the relationship between money and intimacy. Her work demonstrates how emotional thinking doesn't undermine legal reasoning but can enhance it, challenging the traditional view that emotion destroys objectivity in law. Her extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from examining love in legal discourse to more recent investigations of how #MeToo movement insights might transform contract law understandings of consent. This progression reflects her commitment to addressing power dynamics, social inequality, and the limitations of traditional contract theory. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications, making significant contributions to socio-legal studies and critical legal theory. Dr. Grossi is actively involved in research supervision, being available for Masters Research and PhD student supervision. She has secured research funding, including the "When Contract Law goes to Therapy" project (2022-2024) funded by the Socio-Legal Studies Association Research Grants Scheme. Her teaching focuses on Contract Law and Legal Theory, where she incorporates innovative approaches by inviting students to consider legal problems emotionally to deepen their understanding of law's relationship with political and economic contexts. Her scholarly contributions extend to editorial work, including guest editing the "Contract in Life and Law" blog series for the Socio-Legal Studies Association of the UK and editing a special edition of Law in Context on "Law and Love." She is also the co-author of "The Radicalism of Romantic Love: Critical Perspectives" (2017) and author of "Looking for Love in the Legal Discourse of Marriage" (2014). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), reflecting her commitment to using legal scholarship to address systemic inequalities.
Anna Froese serves as a Visiting Researcher in the Research Group Globalization, Work, and Production and Research Fellow in the Science Policy Studies group at Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) since 2012. Concurrently, she holds roles as Project Manager (2017–present) and European Commission Independent Expert for Knowledge Alliances and Rights, Equality & Citizenship programs (2015–present). Her educational background includes: Doctoral research on German university organizational design at Technische Universität Berlin's Chair in Organization and Leadership (2007–2012) Research residency at Stanford University, MIT, and Rockefeller University (2009) Master of Business Administration from Freie Universität Berlin (1998–2003) Froese's research examines organizational efficiency in academic institutions through five interconnected lenses: university management systems, knowledge transfer mechanisms, innovation frameworks, diversity strategies, and organizational design principles. Her work bridges theoretical models with practical implementation, particularly analyzing how structural choices impact research quality and societal relevance. International comparative studies form a cornerstone of her methodology, revealing cross-cultural patterns in diversity management and knowledge dissemination. Her publication trajectory (2009–2014) reveals three dominant themes: university organizational architecture (evident in her 2013 monograph), comparative diversity frameworks across US/Australian/German contexts, and knowledge-society interfaces in social sciences. This body of work consistently connects micro-level organizational design with macro-level innovation outcomes, emphasizing measurable impact through interdisciplinary collaboration. Project leadership constitutes a significant dimension of Froese's work: Current: Interdisciplinarity and Research Creativity initiative exploring novel impact-generation pathways Closed: "Unbekanntes Terrain?" knowledge transfer study in social/spatial sciences European Commission: Technical evaluation of transnational education and equality programs Her decade-long project management experience at Technische Universität Berlin further demonstrates sustained expertise in academic operations. Embedded within WZB's dual research groups, Froese operates at the nexus of globalization studies and science policy analysis. Her collaborative environment facilitates cross-pollination between theoretical organizational research and practical implementation challenges, particularly regarding diversity integration in research-intensive settings.
Michael S. Cecil serves as Assistant Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law, teaching Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, Legislation, Legal Theory, and Property. His scholarship addresses foundational legal principles within constitutional systems and structural disparities in liberty. Education: Master of Laws (LL.M.), Legal Theory, New York University School of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.), Georgetown University Law Center B.A. Political Science and Journalism, California State University, Long Beach Professor Cecil's research examines how legal principles operate in constitutional frameworks, federal courts' role in shaping human rights common law, and systemic mechanisms entrenching inequality in liberty distribution. His work bridges theoretical jurisprudence with practical constitutional challenges through critical analysis of legal structures. His 2025 publications explore the Alien Tort Statute's relationship to legal integrity and constitutional mechanisms addressing unequal opportunity distributions, reflecting deep engagement with human rights jurisprudence and structural constitutional theory. Scientific Awards: CLEC Scholar Professor Cecil brings extensive practical experience from legislative counsel work in the New York State Senate, public interest practice in immigration and family law, and roles at the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, South African Human Rights Commission, and federal bankruptcy courts. His background informs both teaching and scholarship on legal systems' real-world impacts.
Patrick van Esch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management at Coastal Carolina University's College of Business. Holding a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), he maintains an active research agenda focused on the intersection of marketing, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies, with particular expertise in artificial intelligence applications within marketing contexts. Dr. van Esch's research spans several interconnected domains including AI in marketing, political ideology's influence on technology adoption, multisensory marketing experiences, and DEI implementation in marketing materials. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how psychological and behavioral mechanisms drive consumer responses to technological innovations, with numerous publications examining how generative AI transforms brand strategy and how political beliefs moderate technology acceptance. He has made significant contributions to understanding multisensory experiences in the wine industry and virtual environments like the metaverse, developing specialized frameworks and measurement scales for these emerging phenomena. Analysis of Dr. van Esch's publication record reveals a strong trend toward studying AI applications in marketing, with particular emphasis on generative AI's role in brand strategy, DEI implementation, and consumer behavior. His research consistently examines how political ideology shapes responses to technological innovations, providing valuable insights for market segmentation. Additionally, he has developed rigorous measurement tools for consumer responses to reality-enhancing technologies, demonstrating methodological sophistication in his approach to consumer behavior research. Dr. van Esch has advised numerous students in marketing research, particularly those interested in technology-driven consumer behavior. His guidance has helped students explore innovative topics at the intersection of traditional marketing principles and emerging technological applications. His work on marketing simulations suggests an interest in innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and academic outcomes. While specific grant information isn't provided in available materials, his extensive publication record indicates successful research funding support for his investigations into AI, consumer behavior, and marketing innovation.
Professor Raphael Koch is a University Professor (W3) at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Law, where he holds the Chair of Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, Corporate Law, and European Private and International Procedural Law. He has been in this position since December 2012 and previously served as Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Law from October 2017. Professor Koch teaches a comprehensive range of courses including Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, Corporate Law, and Consumer Law, with recent offerings such as 'Social challenges in corporate law or: extremists, sustainability, AI and equality' in the Summer Semester 2025. Professor Koch earned his LL.M. from the University of Cambridge (Queens' College) with a focus on Commercial Law, completed his doctorate from Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster on 'The effects of the Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG) on the acquisition of own shares,' and completed his habilitation in July 2012 with a thesis titled 'Mitwirkungsverantwortung im Zivilprozess' (Participation Responsibility in Civil Procedure). He also holds an EMBA in Mergers & Acquisitions from JurGrad – School of Tax and Business Law in Münster. Professor Koch's research focuses on the intersections between civil law, civil procedural law, corporate law, European private law, and international procedural law. His work particularly emphasizes the interactions between procedural law and corporate law, as well as the influence of European law on national legal systems. His research takes an internationally oriented approach with consideration of economic aspects. Recent scholarly interests include the application of artificial intelligence in legal contexts, enforcement in cryptocurrency, consumer protection mechanisms, and contract design for family businesses. Professor Koch's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary legal challenges at the intersection of traditional legal frameworks and emerging technologies. His work addresses the evolving landscape of consumer protection in digital environments, the enforcement of judgments involving digital assets like cryptocurrencies, and the adaptation of civil procedure to modern business practices. There's a clear trend toward examining how established legal principles apply to new technological contexts while maintaining the integrity of legal systems. While specific scientific awards are not prominently listed in the available information, Professor Koch has established himself as a respected legal scholar through his extensive publication record, editorial contributions to major legal commentaries, and leadership in academic settings. His work appears in prestigious German legal journals including Neue Juristische Wochenschrift (NJW), Zeitschrift für Wirtschafts- und Bankrecht (WM), and Entscheidungsanmerkungen zum Wirtschafts- und Bankrecht (WuB). Professor Koch actively supervises doctoral candidates on topics relevant to his chair's focus areas. Current doctoral projects include work on 'Protection of Cultural Property,' 'Pre-emption rights,' 'Grounds for insolvency,' 'Damages and VAT,' 'The Liability of the Witness,' and 'Defective Resolutions in Corporate Law.' He has successfully guided numerous doctoral candidates to completion, with dissertations covering diverse topics such as consumer protection in IoT, director liability in corporate crises, and corporate social responsibility. As chair holder, Professor Koch leads a team that includes academic staff, doctoral researchers, and student assistants. His chair contributes to major legal commentaries including the 'Handkommentar Gesamtes Recht der Zwangsvollstreckung' and 'Handkommentar ZPO.' The chair regularly publishes in the 'ZIP Journal of Business Law' and contributes to the 'WuB Decision Comments on Commercial and Banking Law.' Professor Koch also co-authors the textbook 'Vertragsgestaltung' (Contract Drafting), which combines academic methodology with practical design considerations.
David Ewald Jaitner is a Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy and Philosophy (Section Pedagogy) at German Sport University Cologne. His work focuses on intersections between sport pedagogy, democracy education, and physical activity research. Active projects: GUIDE (2024-2026), DeBiS (2024), and a completed project on sports clubs as democratic spaces (2013-2016) Research interests: Physical activity, motor learning, sedentary behavior, democracy education, and socio-political dimensions of sports His recent publications (2024-2025) address topics like social media's impact on sports culture, interdisciplinary collaboration in elite sports, and practical implementations of democratic principles in sports clubs. He received the University's Young Researcher Award for social sciences research in 2016. Scientific Awards Nachwuchspreis der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln (2016, awarded 2017)
Marc Benedict Steiert is a Research Associate at the Department of Law , European University Institute. His work focuses on European Union law , social justice , and labor rights , with particular emphasis on youth employment , fundamental rights enforcement , and EU governance mechanisms . He serves as Senior Editor for the European Journal of Legal Studies .
William J. Aceves serves as Professor of Law at California Western School of Law, holding the Chief Justice Roger Traynor Professorship. His distinguished career spans over 25 years since joining the faculty in 1998, with promotion to full professor in 2001 and service as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs from 2007-2014. His educational background includes: LLM in International Law, UCLA School of Law JD and MA in International Relations, University of Southern California MA in Government, Harvard University BA, Claremont McKenna College A leading scholar in international human rights law, Aceves focuses on constitutional law, critical race theory, and war on terror accountability. His research bridges legal theory with practical human rights advocacy, examining how international law applies domestically through transnational litigation and social movements. His work frequently analyzes constitutional racism, torture accountability, and civil rights enforcement mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with emerging themes in reproductive rights jurisprudence, digital civil rights, and constitutional amendment theory. The articles reveal deep engagement with contemporary legal crises including the Dobbs decision, Russian election interference, and structural racism in American law. Key professional recognitions include: Ford Foundation Fellow in International Law Member of the American Law Institute Vice President of the American Branch of the International Law Association Aceves maintains active involvement in human rights advocacy as co-chair of major international law conferences and through representation of organizations like Amnesty International and ACLU before federal courts. He serves on multiple organizational boards including the Center for Justice & Accountability and ACLU, while maintaining active litigation before international bodies like the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. His teaching encompasses Constitutional Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, and Critical Race Theory, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to legal education.
Rengül EKİZCELEROĞLU is an Associate Professor at Trakya University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She also serves as the Vice Dean of the Faculty since July 3, 2025. Her academic career at Trakya University spans from Research Assistant (2005) to Assistant Professor (2017) and now Associate Professor (2024). Her educational background includes: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from Trakya University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (2004) Master's Degree in Public Administration from Trakya University, Institute of Social Sciences (2008), with thesis on "Legal Aspects of Intra-Party Democracy in Türkiye" PhD in Political Science and Public Administration from Istanbul University, Institute of Social Sciences (2015), with dissertation on "Financing of Political Parties and Equality in Political Competition in Türkiye" Professor EKİZCELEROĞLU's research focuses on Turkish political system, constitutional law, political party systems, and electoral politics. Her work particularly examines political party financing, party closure cases, secularism jurisprudence, gender representation in politics, and the evolution of Turkey's governmental system. She has made significant contributions to understanding the legal frameworks governing political parties in Turkey and their implications for democratic representation. Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary Turkish political developments, with particular attention to constitutional evolution, electoral systems, and the balance between national unity principles and minority political representation. Recent work has explored the impact of Turkey's transition to a presidential system on political institutions and actors, as well as the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice. As an educator, she teaches courses including Constitutional Law, The European Convention on Human Rights and Political Party Freedom, Law of Obligations, Basic Concepts of Law, Civil Law, Political Systems, and Turkey's Political Party Ban Regime.
Dr. Cigdem Sengul is a Reader in Computer Science at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, where she leads research on Internet of Things security and serves as Athena SWAN SAT Lead and College-level Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Champion. She holds a PhD and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BSc from Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on trustworthy systems in IoT, with expertise spanning: Privacy-enhancing technologies and security-by-design principles Citizen-centric solutions for smart environments Wireless network optimization and experimental deployments Human-computer interaction for privacy interfaces Applications in global health and education technology Her recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, with 40% addressing IoT security frameworks, 30% examining human factors in privacy, 20% developing health monitoring solutions for vulnerable populations, and 10% analyzing AI policy impacts. Research consistently emphasizes practical implementations and standardization. Honors & Awards Fulbright Fellowship at UIUC Vodafone Research Fellowship Fellow of Higher Education Academy Research Leadership Principal Investigator for: THRIDI (EPSRC): Rethinking IoT interface design (2020-2021) Dark Patterns Awareness (EPSRC): Studying children's vulnerability to online manipulation (2021-2022) SMILE Project: Wearable infant monitors for Sierra Leone She mentors PhD students in IoT security and leads Brunel's collaboration with Micro:bit Foundation, co-authoring educational materials on networking concepts.
Professor Anne Nortcliffe currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Computing and Engineering at Wrexham University and as a member of its Senior Leadership Team. She holds the title of Professor of Inclusive Engineering and Technology, leveraging over 30 years of combined industry and academic experience to shape engineering education. Previously, she founded and led the Engineering, Technology and Design department at Canterbury Christ Church University, pioneering equity-focused engineering programs. Research Focus: Inclusive engineering pedagogy, CDIO framework implementation, AI integration in education, graduate employability, and equality/diversity/inclusion (EDI) strategies Leadership: Developed innovative engineering education models with emphasis on accessibility, diversity, and industry alignment Impact: Published internationally on curriculum development, digital learning tools, and inclusive practices Recent publications examine: AI-assisted assessment strategies EDI-focused learning toolkits Curriculum agility through industrial engagement ChatGPT applications for international student literacy Inclusive education technology design Psychological approaches to closing attainment gaps Her work consistently demonstrates a commitment to enhancing engineering education through technological innovation and inclusive practices. Anne has received significant recognition for advancing gender diversity in engineering, including: Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Award 2022 Engineering Talent Awards - Executive Leader of the Year 2021
Anita Maddali is a Visiting Clinical Associate Professor of Law and Interim Director of the Center for Externships at Northwestern University’s Bluhm Legal Clinic. Her work focuses on Clinical Teaching , Immigration Law , and Law and Religion . She has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of Students and Director of Clinics, at other law schools prior to joining Northwestern. Education: MDiv, University of Chicago JD, Northwestern University BA, University of Wisconsin - Madison Anita’s research explores the intersection of immigration law with racialized identity, family reunification policies, and ethical implications of deportation. Her publications appear in leading journals like the Indiana Law Journal and University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform . Her scholarly trends highlight critiques of U.S. immigration policy, emphasizing humanitarian principles and systemic inequities. Awards include the Equal Justice Works Fellowship , reflecting her commitment to social justice. With additional training from the Divinity School, she serves on the ethics committee for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, integrating legal and moral frameworks into healthcare policy.
