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Nando Sigona is Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement and Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) at the University of Birmingham, UK. He serves within the School of Geosciences Human Geography and Spatial Planning in the Urban Geography department, where he leads significant research on migration policy and forced displacement. His research spans critical areas including undocumented migration, the migration-citizenship nexus, naturalisation and denaturalisation processes, Romani politics and anti-Gypsyism, EU asylum systems, Brexit impacts on European mobility, and child and youth migration. Sigona's work is characterized by its policy relevance and theoretical innovation in understanding contemporary migration governance. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the intersection of migration enforcement, digital platforms, and labor markets, particularly evident in his 2025 research on migrant food delivery riders in Birmingham. His scholarly output spans foundational theoretical works like The Oxford Handbook of Superdiversity (2022) to urgent contemporary analyses of migration enforcement in the gig economy. Sigona has received significant research funding including Horizon Europe support for the I-CLAIM project (Improving the living and labour conditions of irregularised migrant households in Europe), where he serves as co-Investigator and Scientific Director. His work has been published across leading journals including Sociology, Social Anthropology, Antipode, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, and Ethnic and Racial Studies. Founding editor of Migration Studies (Oxford University Press) Lead editor for Global Migration and Social Change book series (Bristol University Press) Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) His recent blog posts and media commentary reveal active engagement with contemporary policy debates, particularly regarding Labour's immigration enforcement strategies targeting migrant workers in the gig economy. Sigona's research team has documented a 79% increase in immigration raids in Birmingham since Labour came to office, based on Freedom of Information data (FOI2025 07429).

• Migration and Societal Change
• International Migration
• Forced Displacement
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Prof. Rebecca Bryant is a Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She holds affiliations with the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRI) and the London School of Economics' European Institute. Her expertise spans forced migration, borders, sovereignty, and unrecognized states, with a focus on Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey. Bryant has conducted extensive research on post-conflict reconciliation, ethnic conflict displacement, and the temporal dimensions of sovereignty. Education: She earned her degree in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Chicago, followed by teaching/research roles at the London School of Economics, George Mason University, and the American University in Cairo. She also served as a Fulbright Fellow at Bogaziçi University and a visiting professor at Middle East Technical University’s Cyprus campus. Research Interests: Bryant’s work examines sovereignty’s everyday practices, particularly in contested regions. Her recent projects include studying Syrian youth integration in Turkey (funded by UK’s ESRC and TÜBITAK) and exploring refugee perspectives on choice (funded by Volkswagen Stiftung and Wellcome Trust). Key themes include infrastructural imperialism, temporalities of conflict, and the anthropology of the future. Publications: Her notable works include *Sovereignty Suspended* (2020), co-authored with Mete Hatay, and *The Anthropology of the Future* (2019). Her articles analyze sovereignty’s paradoxes, de facto states, and aeropolitics, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with political theory and global studies. Awards & Grants: Bryant has received grants from the MacArthur Foundation, US Institute of Peace, and NEH. Her fellowships include the Cornell University Society of Fellows (2002-3) and Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study (2005-6). She is a sought-after speaker on topics like chronotopes and crisis, as seen in her 2019 invited talks on ‘The Anthropology of the Future’ and ‘Ignoring Crisis: Willful Blindness and Climate Change’. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the ‘Well-Being and Integration of Syrian Youth in Turkey’ project with Ahmet Içduygu. Participates in the ‘Between Policy and Protection’ consortium, analyzing refugee agency in decision-making. Her research bridges ethnographic fieldwork with policy-oriented analysis.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Forced Migration
• Ethnic Conflict
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Marina de Regt is an Associate Professor and Programme Director in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on gender, migration, labor, and development in the Middle East and Horn of Africa, particularly Yemen and Ethiopia. She holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2003) and has conducted extensive fieldwork on topics including migrant domestic workers, adolescent migration, and early marriage among Syrian refugees in Jordan. Her academic career includes fellowships at Humboldt University (2011/2012) and multiple research grants from WOTRO and the Swiss Network for International Studies. Key publications include Pioneers or Pawns: Women Health Workers and the Politics of Development in Yemen (2007), co-edited volumes on migrant domestic workers (2014) and adolescent migration (2019), and award-winning films like 2 Girls (2016). De Regt teaches courses on identity, gender, and theoretical anthropology while leading projects addressing Yemeni-African descent communities and Syrian refugee youth. She co-founded the Jemencast podcast and the website Lives in Perspective, emphasizing accessible knowledge dissemination. Her work engages feminist methodologies, focusing on friendship as ethnographic practice and participatory research approaches. Research Grants: WOTRO (2004–2006, 2017–2020), Swiss Network (2014–2016), Humboldt Fellowship (2011/2012) Key Projects: Syrian Refugee Youth in Jordan (2017–2020), Yemeni Muwalladeen Study (2021), Adolescent Girls Migration in Ethiopia (2014–2016) Awards: 2016 award for documentary 2 Girls Her recent work addresses Yemen’s civil war impacts on marginalized communities, including Muwaladeen groups, and explores decolonial feminist ethics in fieldwork. She actively bridges academic research with public engagement through film, podcasts, and policy-oriented outputs.

• Gender Studies
• Migration Studies
• Development Studies
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Prof. Payal Arora is a Professor of Inclusive AI Cultures at Utrecht University and co-founder of the Inclusive AI Lab and FemLab. Her research focuses on inclusive AI design, digital ethnography, and decolonial approaches to technology. She holds a PhD and has authored over 100 articles and award-winning books such as The Next Billion Users (Harvard Press) and From Pessimism to Promise (MIT Press). Recognized as a global leader in AI ethics, she has been honored with the 2025 Women in AI Benelux Award and listed among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics. Her work bridges academia and industry, with consultancies for UN agencies, Spotify, Google, and others. She has delivered 350+ keynotes globally, including at COP26 and the World Economic Forum. Payal’s research emphasizes Global South perspectives, advocating for equitable tech policies and feminist labor frameworks. She is affiliated with the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry and chairs the Inclusive AI Cultures initiative. Her recent projects include UN expert work on synthetic datasets and UNICEF-UNESCO edtech initiatives. Key research themes include human-centered AI, future of work, and digital governance. Her books explore topics like platform labor, feminist design, and tech’s societal impact. Payal’s TEDx talks and media appearances (e.g., BBC, Wired) highlight her role as a public intellectual shaping tech ethics debates.

• Digital Ethnography
• Artificial Intelligence
• Globalisation
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Maarten van Aalst is Full Professor of Climate and Disaster Resilience at the University of Twente's Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Department of Applied Earth Sciences. He also serves as Director General and Chief Science Officer of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) and is the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), ECMWF, and EUMETSAT. His research focuses on climate risk, disaster resilience, and adaptation, particularly in vulnerable and developing contexts. He integrates atmospheric science with social systems to improve climate-informed decision-making. His work spans climate modeling, risk perception, and policy integration, especially in urban and conflict-affected areas. The recent publications highlight trends in climate adaptation, social protection, urban heat risk, and extreme event attribution. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining climate science with public health, social policy, and humanitarian action. Key themes include climate justice, limits to adaptation, and the integration of climate risks into development frameworks. Coordinating Lead Author, IPCC (AR6, AR5, SREX) Member, European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change Trustee, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Prof. van Aalst has advised multiple PhD students and collaborated with institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, OECD, and Columbia University. He has led major climate risk initiatives with Red Cross Red Crescent and contributed to UN frameworks. His advisory roles extend to UNFCCC, UNDRR, and the UN Secretary-General’s climate team. He leads research teams at KNMI and ITC, integrating climate modeling, remote sensing, and social science. His labs and projects focus on real-time climate risk monitoring, early warning systems, and community-based adaptation, particularly in Africa and South Asia.

• Climate Change
• Disaster Resilience
• Climate Risk Management
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Amanda Paz Alencar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communication at Erasmus University Rotterdam, housed within the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication. Her academic work centers on media and migration, intercultural communication, and the sociocultural integration of refugees through digital technologies. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and public engagement, contributing to both academic and societal discourse. Her research interests include: Media and migration Intercultural communication Digital integration of refugees Use of communication technologies in forced migration Sociocultural integration in urban environments Narrative and identity in migration contexts Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on digital media, refugee experiences, and urban inclusion, particularly in contexts like Brazil and China. The articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining qualitative methods with communication theory, often analyzing the role of platforms like WhatsApp in refugee integration and digital place-making in smart cities. She has received several competitive scientific awards, including: Becoming a Rotterdammer Fellowship (2023) KNAW Science Communication Grant (2021) Digital Leisure Divide and the Forcibly Displaced Fellowship (2020) Refugee Settlement, Place-Making and Digital Technologies Fellowship (2020) Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (2019) Alencar advises and mentors students, as indicated by her supervised work, and leads a digital training program for refugee-background students at Erasmus University. She also serves on multiple committees and editorial boards, including the International Communication Association (ICA), Media and Communication journal, and Frontiers in Communication. Her collaborative projects span institutions such as Utrecht University, University of Amsterdam, and the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre. She is also Associate Producer for The Migration Podcast, enhancing public understanding of migration issues.

• Media and Migration
• Intercultural Communication
• Digital Media and Integration
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Prof. Dr. Frank van Tubergen is a Professor of Migration & Intergroup Relations at the Department of Sociology, Utrecht University, and Research Group Leader 'Migration & Migrants' at the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) / Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). He has been a faculty member at Utrecht University since 2005, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and finally to full Professor in 2009. His academic expertise lies in the fields of: Migration studies Integration of immigrants Intergroup relations Social networks Ethnic and religious minorities Van Tubergen's research focuses on understanding the socioeconomic integration of immigrants in European societies, with particular attention to labor market outcomes, social networks, intergroup relations, and religious participation. His work often employs comparative and longitudinal approaches across multiple European countries, examining how structural factors and individual characteristics shape immigrant integration trajectories. He has conducted extensive research on ethnic boundaries in social networks, discrimination against minority groups, and the religious dynamics of immigrant populations. His prolific scholarly output spans from 2004 to 2025, with recent publications examining contemporary migration challenges including Ukrainian refugee integration, ethnic harassment, online expression among minority groups, and the impact of conflict on migration decisions. His work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor and theoretical sophistication, contributing significantly to the field of migration studies. Van Tubergen is an elected fellow of the European Academy of Sociology and has authored 'Introduction to Sociology' (Routledge, 2020), which serves as a key educational resource in the field. His research has been published in top-tier journals including American Sociological Review, European Sociological Review, American Journal of Sociology, and Demography. Throughout his career, van Tubergen has supervised numerous PhD students and has been involved in various research projects examining migration and societal change. His systematic approach to studying immigrant integration has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms that facilitate or hinder successful incorporation of immigrant populations in host societies.

• Migration
• Integration of Immigrants
• Intergroup Relations
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Ugur Üngör is Professor of History at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in Holocaust and genocide studies with focus on mass violence in the Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Syria, and Kurdish communities. His research examines perpetrator dynamics, state-led violence, and historical memory through interdisciplinary historical-sociological frameworks. His core research interests include genocide studies, perpetrator psychology, paramilitarism in state collapse, Armenian and Kurdish historical trauma, and contemporary mass violence in Israel/Palestine and Syria. He investigates how state institutions weaponize militias, construct denialist narratives, and exploit archival evidence of atrocities while analyzing victim testimonies and exile experiences across post-Ottoman contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on Syrian mass violence (particularly the Tadamon massacre), genocide conceptualization, and Ottoman-Turkish historical continuity. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through perpetrator gaze analysis, digital evidence archiving, and comparative studies of impunity mechanisms across historical and contemporary cases.

• Genocide Studies
• Holocaust Studies
• Mass Violence
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Dr. Elizabeth Marteijn is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Groningen’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies within the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on the modern history of Middle Eastern Christianity, contextual theology, and the socio-religious dynamics of Palestinian Christians. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where her thesis explored Christian thought and practice in the West Bank. Education: PhD (2022): University of Edinburgh’s Centre for the Study of World Christianity MTh (2015): Distinction, University of Edinburgh BA (2014): Joint Theology Degree, VU Amsterdam & Protestant Theological University Amsterdam (first-class honours) BSc (2014): Cultural Anthropology, VU Amsterdam (first-class honours) Research Interests: Dr. Marteijn examines Palestinian Christian identity, diasporic rituals, and the intersection of theology with displacement. Her work highlights marginalized voices in Middle Eastern Christianity, particularly through ethnographic and historical methodologies. Key themes include Christian-Muslim encounters, sectarianism, and the revival of Palestinian theological discourse. Awards & Grants: 2023: Veni Grant (NWO) 2023: Leigh Douglas Memorial Prize (Honourable Mention) 2023: Wolfhart Pannenberg Research Fellowship 2019: David M. Stowe Fellowship (Yale University) Teaching & Supervision: She teaches courses on Middle Eastern history, sectarianism, and global Christianities at the University of Groningen. She also supervises BA/MA theses and has previously taught at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Current Projects: "Rituals in Flux": NWO-funded study on Palestinian refugee diasporic religion "Rituals of Return": Research on displaced Palestinian Christian villages

• Middle Eastern Christianity
• World Christianity
• Contextual Theology
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Dr. Stefan van der Poel is a researcher at the Research Centre for Historical Studies (CHS) within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen. His scholarly work focuses on Holocaust studies, European memory, and Jewish history, with particular emphasis on post-WWII migration and Jewish intellectual history. His research interests center on Shoah studies (66% fingerprint match), European Memory (58%), and Judaism (33%), with additional connections to German Jews, European Identity, and crisis history. His work examines the complex trajectories of Jewish communities in post-Holocaust Europe, analyzing themes of displacement, memory formation, and cultural survival. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on migration after the Holocaust , Jewish intellectuals in exile , and Dutch-Jewish history . His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary memory studies, examining how traumatic pasts shape present identities and political landscapes in Europe. Through his NWO-funded project "De Holocaust in de mediene," van der Poel investigates Holocaust representation in media, contributing to public understanding of historical trauma. His work extends beyond academia through frequent media contributions on Holocaust-related topics and Dutch-Jewish history. His research activities include organizing symposia on war experiences, contributing to historical documentaries, and providing expert commentary on Jewish history for Dutch media outlets. His work demonstrates strong engagement with both scholarly communities and public history initiatives.

• Holocaust Studies
• European Memory
• Jewish History
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Dina Zbeidy serves as a Lecturer in HBO Law and senior researcher in the Law and Justice research group, focusing on Access to Justice. She teaches Criminology, Ethics, Law and Society, WeQuest, and Critical View courses while supervising student graduations. Her educational background includes: PhD (2020) - Dissertation: "Marriage and Displacement among Palestinian and Syrian Refugees in Jordan", examining displacement's impact on refugee marriage practices under Jordanian law and development organization regulations. Dr. Zbeidy's research centers on Refugee Studies and Displacement within Middle Eastern contexts, investigating intersections of human rights, social movements, and nationalist frameworks among Palestinian and Syrian communities. Her anthropological approach analyzes how development organizations and refugees themselves navigate marriage regulations in displacement settings. Recent publications reveal consistent thematic focus: the 2024 study identifies human rights education gaps in legal curricula, while her 2020 dissertation explores socio-legal dynamics of refugee marriage. Both works demonstrate her commitment to understanding justice access through educational frameworks and refugee experiences. As a graduation supervisor, she guides HBO Law students through capstone projects. Her Law and Justice research group collaborations emphasize practical justice system improvements, particularly regarding curriculum development and refugee legal challenges. Dina Zbeidy actively contributes to the Law and Justice research group's mission, developing initiatives like the 2022 Leiden history walk to promote inclusive historical understanding while advancing access to justice for vulnerable populations.

• Refugee Studies
• Displacement
• Human Rights
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Matthijs Kleijer is a University Lecturer and Doctoral Candidate in the Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE) Group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His work focuses on modeling, designing, and optimizing electric drive systems for automotive and mobility applications. Education: BSc in Automotive Engineering (2016, TU/e) MSc in Electrical Engineering (2019, TU/e) His research emphasizes high-force-density electric drives and a modeling framework for dynamic analysis of rotary and linear machines. Projects include energy harvesters for automotive suspension systems and advanced magnetic topologies for planar motors. Teaching: Laboratory supervisor for Electromechanics (5EWA0) course, guiding students in characterizing electrical machines. Contributions: Part of the Hilti research project (2019) focused on electromechanical systems.

• Electric Drive Systems
• Automotive Engineering
• Power Electronics
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Peter Ejbye-Ernst is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), specializing in behavioral analysis of policing, interpersonal conflicts, and public safety. His work employs video-based interaction ethology to study real-world aggression, de-escalation, and third-party interventions. Focus Areas: Police use of force, urban violence, bystander behavior, and policy impact during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Systematic video observation, ethogram development, and behavioral coding. Key Trends: His publications analyze how environmental interventions (e.g., lighting changes) affect drug markets and public disturbances, alongside exploring biases in law enforcement practices such as stop-and-search profiling. Collaborations with the Video Violence Group highlight interdisciplinary efforts to bridge criminology, sociology, and ethology.

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Behavioral Analysis
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Judith Bosboom is a Senior Lecturer at the Hydraulic Engineering Department of Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences. With academic backgrounds in both Civil Engineering (MSc) and Coastal Engineering (PhD), she has been active in research, advisory work, and teaching since 1995. Doctorate in Quantifying Coastal Morphological Predictions (2020) University Teaching Qualification (BKO) from Delft University of Technology (2010) Professional photography degree specializing in architectural photography (2009) Her research focuses on coastal morphodynamics, sediment transport, and numerical model validation. Key contributions include: Developing three novel validation methods for morphodynamic models (field deformation, optimal transport, scale-selective validation) Creating the Coastal Dynamics Open Textbook (20,000+ downloads from 46 countries) Innovative teaching methods with interactive Jupyter Notebooks and Quizzes Scientific awards include: #1 Best Educator of Hydraulic Engineering Track (2023) #1 Best Lecturer TU Delft (2016) Multiple Best Teacher awards (2011-2023)

• Coastal Engineering
• Morphodynamics
• Sediment Transport
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Leonie Schelke is a Researcher in the Department of Dermatology at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in ultrasound-guided aesthetic procedures and adverse event management. Her work focuses on enhancing safety protocols for injectable cosmetics through evidence-based imaging techniques and international consensus development. Her primary research domains include Aesthetic Dermatology , Ultrasound Imaging , and Vascular Complication Management , with specific expertise in hyaluronic acid filler displacement, Doppler flowmetry applications, and hyaluronidase reversal protocols. She investigates anatomical considerations in zygomatic regions and develops handheld ultrasound technologies for real-time procedural guidance. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a consistent emphasis on ultrasound integration in cosmetic practice and safety standardization . Key trends include Delphi consensus methodologies for risk mitigation, vascular anatomy mapping for adverse event prevention, and quantitative ultrasound assessment of filler migration patterns across diverse facial structures. Dr. Schelke maintains active international collaborations with dermatology and plastic surgery experts across seven institutions, contributing to high-impact journals including the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology and Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery through multi-center clinical studies and safety task force initiatives.

• Aesthetic Dermatology
• Ultrasound Imaging
• Adverse Events Management
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