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Stephen Quackenbushمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Conflict
• Deterrence Theory
• Strategic Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen L. Quackenbush is a Professor and Director of Defense and Strategic Studies at the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, University of Missouri. His expertise spans international conflict, deterrence theory, strategic studies, and bridging academic-policy divides. He created the MA in Defense and Strategic Studies program and previously served as President of the International Studies Association-Midwest. Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science, University at Buffalo, SUNY Research Interests: General and extended deterrence mechanisms Gray zone conflicts and geopolitical strategy Counterinsurgency dynamics and military effectiveness Policy applications of strategic studies His recent work emphasizes updating conflict datasets (e.g., Politically Active Dyads) and addressing accidental warfare risks. He has authored influential books like Understanding General Deterrence and International Conflict: Logic and Evidence . Awards: Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for service during Operation Iraqi Freedom while in the U.S. Army. Led initiatives in curriculum development (MA program creation) and contributed to defense policy debates through game-theoretic models of extended deterrence in Northeast Asia and Middle Eastern conflicts.

John Ashtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Regulation
• Economic Regulation
• Pricing of Financial Services
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor John Ashton holds the position of Professor of Financial Regulation at the University of York's School for Business and Society, a role he has held since December 2021. Prior to this, he taught banking, finance, and related subjects at institutions including the University of Leeds, University of East Anglia, Bangor University, and Bournemouth University since 1993. His research focuses on financial and economic regulation, particularly in banking, insurance, and utility markets, with recent emphasis on pricing transparency and regulatory improvement in financial markets. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Bankers Institute and has contributed to policy guidance for the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority. Professor Ashton chairs the British Accounting and Finance Association's Financial Markets and Institutions Special Interest Group and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance . His work includes policy contributions on loyalty costs in financial services and barriers to entry in UK banking. He has extensive experience in regulatory training and has advised on payment systems and financial innovation risks at the G20 level. Education Background: Prior academic roles across multiple UK universities since 1993, with pre-academic experience in the financial services industry and insurance sector. Research Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed publications on topics ranging from cryptocurrency market dynamics to predatory financial services. Professional Affiliations: Member of the International Institute for Banking and Financial Services (University of Leeds) and founder of the ESRC Centre for Competition Policy (University of East Anglia). His research interests extend to environmental spending influenced by mutual fund ownership, the impact of cryptocurrency heists on market efficiency, and the regulatory challenges posed by behavioral economics in overdraft and insurance markets. He has also explored gender diversity on corporate boards and the effectiveness of punishments for accounting fraud. Grants and advisory roles include contributions to EU accession banking governance studies and evaluations of financial misconduct detection rates. His work often bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, emphasizing real-world regulatory challenges and solutions.

Andreas Fürstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
• Sales Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Fürst is Professor and holds the Chair of Business Administration, especially Marketing at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) within the Department of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. He has established himself as a leading researcher in marketing with a focus on customer relationship management, sales strategies, and business-to-business contexts. His educational background includes business administration studies at multiple prestigious institutions: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt University of California at Los Angeles (USA) Udayana University of Denpasar (Indonesia) Prof. Fürst's research primarily centers on customer relationship management, sales and product management, business-to-business marketing, and international marketing. His work emphasizes understanding customer behavior, value creation mechanisms, and effective multichannel management strategies. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how organizations can create superior customer value through strategic marketing approaches and channel optimization. His publication record shows a clear evolution toward contemporary marketing challenges including digital transformation, AI in service recovery, product complexity effects, and marketing in new ventures. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in business-to-business contexts and international markets, demonstrating how marketing activities impact organizational success across different channels and customer segments. As President of the German Marketing Excellence Network since 2010, Prof. Fürst has extended his influence beyond academia into the broader marketing community, fostering connections between research and practice.

• International Relations
• Nuclear Weapons
• Security Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Fraise is a Postdoc at the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, specializing in nuclear deterrence, secrecy, and Cold War history. His work focuses on NATO extended deterrence rituals and democratization challenges in nuclear states. Affiliation: University of Copenhagen (ERC RITUAL DETERRENCE project) Previous: MIT Security Studies Program (Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow 2023-2024), Sciences Po Paris (Nuclear Knowledges program) Research interests span nuclear politics, democratic erosion through secrecy, Cold War institutional analysis, and historiography of deterrence. His publications examine nuclear testing's environmental and political consequences, secrecy mechanisms, and strategic canon evolution. Scientific contributions include: 2025 study on French nuclear program's democratic impact 2024 analyses of nuclear-environmental compartmentalization 2023 work on UK/France/Sweden nuclear secrecy 2022 archival revelations about Algerian nuclear testing He holds a PhD from Sciences Po Paris and maintains collaborations across European political science institutions.

• International Relations Theory
• Chinese Foreign Policy
• East Asian Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Lai serves as an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Political Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and holds an adjunct faculty position in Global Security Studies at Johns Hopkins University. She earned her Ph.D. from Georgetown University and previously held a post-doctoral fellowship in Princeton University's China and the World Program (2015-2016). Academic Background: Ph.D., Georgetown University Dr. Lai's research centers on International Relations Theory, Chinese Foreign Policy, East Asian Security, and U.S.-China Relations, employing rigorous Qualitative Research Methods. Her work critically examines historical statecraft, norm contestation, and identity politics in the Asia-Pacific region, with particular focus on Taiwan's evolving political landscape and China's strategic behavior. She frequently investigates how historical analogies shape contemporary foreign policy decisions and how economic instruments intersect with security concerns. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on China's territorial claims, U.S.-Taiwan strategic alignment, and economic coercion dynamics. Her scholarship demonstrates sophisticated integration of historical analysis with contemporary security challenges, particularly regarding South China Sea disputes, cross-strait relations, and institutional competition. Methodologically, she combines discourse analysis with case study approaches to unpack complex interactions between identity formation, norm diffusion, and strategic decision-making in East Asia. At Academia Sinica's Institute of Political Science, Dr. Lai contributes to research groups examining cross-strait relations and international relations theory. Her collaborative work extends through affiliations with Princeton University's China and the World Program and Johns Hopkins University's Global Security Studies program, reflecting her engagement with transnational academic networks focused on Asian security dynamics.

Seung Whan Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Political Violence
• Terrorism Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Seung Whan Choi is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Missouri, Columbia (2002). His research focuses on international relations, political violence, nationalism, terrorism, and U.S. foreign policy, with a regional emphasis on East Asia and the Korean Peninsula. He explores topics such as the impact of nationalism on political violence, the strategic logic of suicide terrorism, and the dynamics of U.S. engagement with authoritarian and democratic regimes. Dr. Choi’s work critically examines the interplay between economic policies, human rights, and security interventions. He has contributed to debates on U.S. military interventions, sanctions, and their unintended consequences, including transnational terrorism. His recent analyses address geopolitical tensions in Korea, including nuclear deterrence, leadership transitions, and the implications of democratic instability on regional security. His articles highlight recurring themes such as the failure of liberal peace frameworks, the role of civil society in conflict resolution, and the challenges of balancing sovereignty with international human rights norms. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly engagement with pressing global issues. Dr. Choi’s advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text, though his academic contributions suggest involvement in research initiatives related to international security and political violence. He maintains an active presence in academic discourse through peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and public commentary on contemporary political challenges.

• Social Psychology
• Motivational Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sean McCrea is a Professor at the University of Wyoming in the Department of Psychology . His academic positions include Chair & Professor of Social Psychology since 2019, with prior roles as Associate Professor (2013–2019) and Assistant Professor (2009–2013) at the same institution, and as Assistant Professor for Motivational and Social Psychology at the University of Konstanz, Germany (2003–2009). Education: Ph.D. from Indiana University (2002) B.A. from Bucknell University (1996) Research Interests: McCrea’s work explores the interplay of motivational and cognitive processes , focusing on defensive behaviors like self-handicapping and responding to criticism . Additional interests include phases of goal-pursuit , behavior change , and counterfactual thinking . Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize intergroup sensitivity , vaccination compliance , and defensive behaviors , with cross-cultural analyses and applications in health communication and environmental psychology . Keywords frequently include social identity , behavioral consequences , and experimental psychology . Grants: McCrea contributes to collaborative grants like NSF RAISE: IHBEM (2022–present) on behavioral responses to epidemic risks. His leadership extends to grants such as Treatment noncompliance as a form of self-handicapping behavior (University of Wyoming, 2015). Labs & Teams: He leads the Motivation and Cognition Lab , which investigates how motivation and cognition intersect in shaping behavior, particularly defensive strategies in uncertain contexts.

Jesse C. Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Security
• International Cooperation
• Peace Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jesse C. Johnson is an Associate Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin within the College of Liberal Arts. His primary research focuses on international security, cooperation, and peace studies, particularly examining military alliances and their impact on conflict dynamics. Contact information includes jesse.johnson@utexas.edu. Ph.D. from Rice University Research Interests: Dr. Johnson's work centers on military alliance politics, covering areas such as alliance reliability, dispute escalation, and preventive war mechanisms. His research has been published in top-tier journals including International Organization and Journal of Conflict Resolution . Publications Trends: His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on military alliances (2011-2025), with recent works expanding into gender dynamics in conflict zones and diplomatic data tools. Key themes include alliance credibility, crisis management, and security negotiation processes. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Academic Contributions: Dr. Johnson provides both undergraduate and graduate instruction in international relations and security studies, demonstrating a long-term commitment to education in political science. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in conflict resolution.

• Estuarine Ecology
• Marine Ecology
• Coastal Ecosystems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Troy Gaston is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Engagement and Outreach at the University of Newcastle's School of Environmental and Life Sciences. His work focuses on environmental monitoring and assessment programs investigating the health and functioning of estuarine and coastal systems. He specializes in tracking nutrient sources and quantifying food-web interactions via stable isotope analysis across benthic, planktonic, and pelagic habitats. Education: PhD, University of New South Wales Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of New South Wales Graduate Certificate in University Teach & Learn, University of Tasmania Gaston's research centers on ecosystem-based management approaches, with particular expertise in stable isotope analysis to trace nutrient flows in coastal ecosystems. He investigates how estuarine and coastal habitats like saltmarsh, mangroves, and seagrass contribute to fisheries productivity, and has developed methods to link these habitats to commercial and recreational fishery yields. His work extends to the South Pacific, where he leads coral reef health assessment programs in the Cook Islands and Samoa, combining chemical tracers, remote-underwater survey techniques, and community-based science workshops. Gaston is also known for his innovative research on bycatch reduction in prawn-trawl fisheries. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on marine ecology, climate change impacts on coastal systems, and the application of novel technologies for ecosystem monitoring. Key research themes include stable isotope analysis for tracking nutrient flows, ray bioturbation and its ecosystem impacts, predator-prey dynamics in urchin barrens, and the effects of anthropogenic stressors on marine communities. His work spans from molecular-level investigations of marine organism physiology to large-scale continental assessments of climate-driven species range shifts. As an educator, Gaston has taught courses including Environmental Science: Concepts and Methods, Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, Integrated Coastal Ecosystems, and Spatial Science. His teaching approach integrates field studies, laboratory work, and theoretical concepts to prepare students for careers in environmental science and management. Gaston leads collaborative research projects across Australia and the South Pacific, working with government agencies, local communities, and international partners to translate ecosystem science into conservation practice. His work emphasizes community engagement and capacity building, particularly in Pacific Island nations where he helps transfer scientific tools and knowledge to local marine park managers and communities.

Simon J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• European Defence and Security
• EU-NATO Relations
• Strategic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon J. Smith (US/UK) serves as a Visiting Professor in the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies Department at the College of Europe in Bruges. He concurrently holds an Associate Professorship at the Royal Danish Defence College in Copenhagen and is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for War and Society, San Diego State University. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of Defence Studies . Previously, he was affiliated with Staffordshire University. His research focuses on the strategic relationship between the EU and NATO, drivers of European defence transformation, and UK constitutional matters related to defence. Current research explores collective security implications of space deterrence and contemporary extended deterrence strategies. Smith has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and engages widely with academic and governmental institutions globally. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Loughborough University and an MSc in International Conflict and Cooperation from the University of Stirling. Smith frequently contributes to media outlets like the BBC and European Leadership Network, and has presented at institutions including the US Army War College and the Royal College of Defence Studies.

Sten Rynningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• NATO Studies
• Geopolitics
• International Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sten Rynning is a Professor and Vice Dean for Research at the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). His research focuses on NATO, geopolitics, defense strategy, and crisis management, particularly analyzing the alliance’s evolution from the Cold War to contemporary challenges like the Ukraine conflict. He holds leadership roles in academic administration and contributes to strategic security discourse through prolific publishing and media engagement. Key research areas include NATO-EU-UN relations, defense deterrence mechanisms, and the strategic implications of alliance expansion. His work critically examines NATO’s adaptation to modern threats, including China’s rising influence and Russia’s aggression. Rynning’s publications often bridge historical analysis with contemporary policy recommendations, emphasizing the need for European strategic autonomy while maintaining transatlantic ties. His articles from 2023-2025 reveal a focus on NATO’s institutional resilience, the Ukraine crisis’s impact on European security architecture, and the alliance’s strategic recalibration in response to great-power competition. Notable themes include critiques of NATO’s operational effectiveness in Afghanistan, the role of deterrence in modern conflicts, and the tension between European defense initiatives and U.S. leadership. Rynning’s professional contributions extend beyond academia to public commentary on geopolitical issues via LinkedIn and Twitter, maintaining active engagement in shaping security policy debates.

Lori A. Nesselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immigration Law
• Refugee Law
• International Human Rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lori A. Nessel is a Professor of Law and Director of the Immigrants’ Rights/International Human Rights Clinic at Seton Hall University School of Law. Her work focuses on immigration law, refugee policy, international human rights, and access to justice. She has been a faculty member since 1995, previously serving as Director of the Center for Social Justice (2006–2020) and leading international human rights projects in Haiti, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Her research explores issues like immigration enforcement’s moral challenges, gender-based violence in legal systems, and the intersection of labor rights and undocumented status. Notable contributions include groundbreaking clinic victories, such as recognizing domestic violence as torture under the UN Convention Against Torture. She teaches courses on immigration law, professional responsibility, and clinical practice. Recent scholarship highlights include critiques of U.S. border policies, the role of legal deception in immigration law (2025), and the impact of detention systems during the pandemic (2020). Her work often bridges domestic and international frameworks, emphasizing accountability for state actions affecting vulnerable populations. Through the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, Nessel ensures detained immigrants in New Jersey have legal representation. Her advocacy extends to global issues like externalized borders and refugee invisibility, with comparative analyses of EU and U.S. policies. She has held Fulbright research positions and lectured internationally in Haiti, Spain, and Argentina. No notable awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her grants and fellowships include the Skadden Arps Public Interest Fellowship (pre-1995) and the Haiti Rule of Law Project directorship. She oversees the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, a hub for live casework and human rights advocacy.

• Corporate Law
• White-Collar Crime
• Corporate Compliance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Miriam H. Baer is the Dean and Professor of Law at California Western School of Law. She specializes in corporate compliance, white-collar crime, and legal enforcement mechanisms. Her research explores the intersection of corporate governance, criminal law, and regulatory policies, with a focus on how corporate structures and legal frameworks address misconduct. She has contributed significantly to debates on deferred prosecution agreements, corporate personhood, and the challenges of polarized enforcement environments. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of corporate crime, emphasizing the need for balanced regulatory approaches. Notably, she has analyzed the role of compliance programs in mitigating fraud, the ethical dilemmas in corporate investigations, and the implications of technological advancements like AI on legal integrity. Her scholarship has been published in leading law reviews and includes contributions to the White Collar Crime in a Nutshell textbook. Baer’s articles frequently address emerging trends, such as the impact of polarization on corporate compliance and the evolution of legal responses to corporate misconduct. She advocates for transparency in enforcement practices and critiques the overreliance on leniency programs. Her research also extends to Fourth Amendment implications in corporate searches and the challenges of prosecuting executives in complex organizational contexts.

• Cybersecurity
• Critical Infrastructure Security
• 5G Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olav Lysne serves as a Professor and Simula Fellow within the Simula Cyber Security Department at Simula Research Laboratory, an independent Norwegian ICT research institute. His work centers on the security of critical digital infrastructure, with active engagement in national cybersecurity policy formulation and public discourse through government briefings, academic collaborations, and media contributions. Professor Lysne's research spans cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, 5G security, cyber warfare, and AI regulation. He investigates resilience mechanisms for digital communication systems, geopolitical dimensions of telecommunications, and regulatory frameworks governing emerging technologies. His focus includes pandemic-era digital contact tracing efficacy and military-cybersecurity intersections, emphasizing practical implementation of security principles in national infrastructure. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on national cybersecurity strategy development, 5G geopolitical tensions, and AI's societal impacts. Key trends include translating technical security requirements into policy frameworks, assessing wartime cyber operations, and addressing regulatory complexity in critical infrastructure protection across telecommunications and defense sectors. Professor Lysne has supervised PhD candidate J. M. Evang, whose 2024 Oslo Metropolitan University thesis examined resilient networks for critical services. His advisory extends to government agencies including Norway's National Security Authority and Ministry of Justice, where he provides expertise on digital risk management and cyber warfare preparedness. As a core member of Simula Cyber Security, Lysne contributes to research teams focused on securing national digital infrastructure through collaborations with Norwegian government entities, defense organizations, and international academic partners.

Jacqueline E. Rossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline E. Ross is the Prentice H. Marshall Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, where she directs the Illinois Program in Comparative Criminal Procedure and Policing and co-directs the Pennsylvania-Illinois-Princeton Comparative Law Work in Progress Workshop. A leading scholar in criminal procedure, criminal law, evidence, and comparative law, her research focuses on undercover operations and intelligence-led policing across democratic societies. Her educational background includes: BA, University of Chicago (with honors) JD, University of Chicago Law School (with honors) Professor Ross's research examines comparative criminal procedure through empirical analysis of law enforcement practices in the United States, France, Germany, and Italy. She investigates how legal actors' assumptions, ambitions, and habitual practices shape covert policing systems, with emphasis on transnational cooperation challenges. Her methodology combines archival research with over 300 interviews of law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and judges across four continents. Her scholarly output reveals a cohesive trajectory from historical analyses of Progressive Era undercover tactics to contemporary studies of anti-terror stings and intelligence-led policing. She consistently bridges legal theory, empirical fieldwork, and practical implications for democratic governance, establishing foundational frameworks for understanding covert operations in comparative context. Her contributions have been recognized with: Wayne LaFave Award for Scholarly Excellence (2024) Edward Wise Senior Scholar Prize (2004 and 2007) Fulbright Research Fellowship Professor Ross has secured significant research funding including France's Agence Nationale de Recherche grant and Fulbright support for her transnational projects. While specific advisees aren't documented, her mentorship extends through the Pennsylvania-Illinois-Princeton Workshop and transatlantic seminar series she co-organizes. She leads the Illinois Program in Comparative Criminal Procedure and Policing and co-organizes a transatlantic seminar series with Thierry Delpeuch of France's National Centre for Scientific Research, fostering ongoing dialogue between American and European legal scholars on intelligence-led policing and security partnerships.