جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Robert Heverlyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technology Law
• Cyberspace Law
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Heverly is an Associate Professor of Law at Albany Law School, joining in 2010. Previously, he taught at Michigan State University College of Law and held roles at the University of East Anglia, including directing their LL.M. in Information, Technology, and Intellectual Property. His research focuses on technology's intersection with law and society, covering the quantum internet, drones, AI, and human augmentation. He teaches Torts, cyberspace law, and art/entertainment law. He holds a B.A. from SUNY Oswego, J.D. from Albany Law School, and an LL.M. from Yale Law School. Notable professional roles include Chair of the American Association of Law Schools’ Internet and Computer Law Section, and Reporter for the Uniform Law Commission’s 'Uniform Tort Law Relating to Drones Act.' His research explores ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging technologies. Recent work addresses liability in cyberattacks, drone regulation, and digital rights. He is affiliated with the Center for Quantum Networks and the Yale Law School’s Information Society Project. Publications span cyberbullying, intellectual property ethics, and telecommunications policy. His amicus briefs and legal analyses highlight trends in balancing innovation with societal responsibilities. Awards: Fellowships with the Center for Quantum Networks and Yale’s Information Society Project. Professional Contributions: Uniform Law Commission’s drone-related tort law, AALS leadership. Education History: B.A. SUNY Oswego (year not specified), J.D. Albany Law School (1992), LL.M. Yale Law School.

Vincent Martin Bonventreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Judicial Process
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vincent Martin Bonventre serves as the Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor at Albany Law School, a position he has held since joining the faculty in 1990. He is a nationally recognized authority on judicial process, constitutional law, and court operations, frequently contributing to media discussions on Supreme Court rulings and New York Court of Appeals developments through platforms like Talk 1300 and Time Warner Cable News. His academic foundation includes a B.S. from Union College, J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, and M.A.P.A. and Ph.D. in Government from the University of Virginia, where his doctoral specialization focused on public law. Additional professional milestones comprise clerkships with New York Court of Appeals Judges Matthew J. Jasen and Stewart F. Hancock Jr., a Supreme Court Judicial Fellowship under Chief Justice Warren Burger, and military service in U.S. Army Intelligence and the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Prof. Bonventre's research centers on judicial decision-making patterns, constitutional interpretation, and the interplay between federal and state courts. His work critically examines ideological voting in high courts, the erosion of constitutional precedent, and state courts' role in safeguarding rights amid federal retrenchment. He maintains the influential New York Court Watcher blog, which analyzes U.S. Supreme Court and New York Court of Appeals developments with over 10,500 monthly pageviews. Analysis of his 2018-2023 publications reveals a dominant focus on the Supreme Court's conservative consolidation, particularly its 6-3 majority's impact on civil liberties, reproductive rights, and religious freedom. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical constitutional analysis with practical implications for judicial federalism and rights protection at state levels. PROSE Award in Psychology (2019) for co-editing LIVING ON DEATH ROW: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WAITING TO DIE Supreme Court Judicial Fellowship (selected by Chief Justice Warren Burger) Through the Center for Judicial Process—which he founded and directs—he mentors Albany Law students in empirical court research, fostering interdisciplinary studies on judicial behavior and selection. His advisory role extends to co-authoring publications with scholars like Tori Deyo and Matthew Skinner, while his visiting professorships at Syracuse University College of Law and the Maxwell School of Public Affairs demonstrate broader academic engagement. Significant grant activity includes founding editorship of State Constitutional Commentary and the Government, Law, & Policy Journal . The Center for Judicial Process operates as a student-led research hub analyzing courts nationwide, publishing findings on judicial voting patterns and constitutional interpretation. This initiative serves academics, policymakers, and journalists through its nonpartisan examination of judicial selection methods, decision-making processes, and the evolving role of courts in protecting liberties despite federal judicial shifts.

Paul Ortizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American History
• Latinx History
• Labor and Social Movement History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Ortiz is a Professor of History and Director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida. His research focuses on African American, Latinx, and labor history. He authored An African American and Latinx History of the United States and Emancipation Betrayed , and co-edited volumes like People Power . A labor rights activist, he received the César Chávez Awards and led the United Faculty of Florida. His work bridges academia and activism, addressing racial justice and social movements. Education: PhD in History (Duke University, 2000), BA (Evergreen State College, 1990), AA (Olympic College, 1988). Military service: 82nd Airborne Division and 7th Special Forces Group. Awards include the PEN Award and Society of American Archivists’ Diversity Award. Advocacy includes fighting book bans targeting works like his own, and collaborations with PBS (e.g., The Black Church , American Historia ). He co-founded the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, recognized globally for its social justice focus.

• Work, exploitation and oppression
• Labour and social movements
• Global governance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Amanda Latimer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Criminology, Politics and Sociology at Kingston University's Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, where she has taught since 2011. Her instruction spans politics and sociology of development (with global South focus), human rights, and social justice movements, earning two student-led teaching awards and HEA Fellowship recognition in 2019. Her academic credentials include: BMus (minor in History) from McGill University, Canada BA in Anthropology (minor in Development Studies) from McGill University, Canada MA in Social Anthropology from York University, Canada PhD candidate in Social Anthropology at York University, Canada (current) As a social anthropologist, Ms. Latimer's research examines how working people forge transnational alliances against neoliberal free trade agreements and deteriorating labor conditions, emphasizing historically-grounded resistance in Latin America/Caribbean. Her work bridges critical political economy with emancipatory thought from the Global South, analyzing imperialism's role in underdevelopment and exploring pathways to social justice through labor-solidarity frameworks. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on labor movements' intersection with global governance structures, particularly through dependency theory lenses. Recent works analyze superexploitation dynamics in 21st-century work regimes and regional integration challenges, highlighting theoretical contributions from scholars like Marini and Rodney while documenting grassroots mobilizations against trade liberalization. Ms. Latimer has been recognized with: Paul A Baran-Paul M. Sweezy Memorial Award (2022) for co-editing "The Dialectics of Dependency" HEA Fellowship (2019) Information regarding student supervision and research grants is not publicly documented. No institutional labs or dedicated research teams are specified in available materials, though her ethnographic work implies field-based collaboration with transnational social movement networks.

• U.S. Politics
• American Political Development
• Democratic Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Plotke is a Professor of Politics at The New School for Social Research within The New School. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley (1985). His work focuses on U.S. political development, democratic theory, and the intersection of citizenship, immigration, and ethnicity. Recent research explores contemporary political fragmentation and democratic decline. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley (1985). Research Interests: Popular conservatism and political disorder, forms of democracy and representation, Martin Luther King Jr.’s political thought, and antidemocratic politics within democratic systems. He is preparing a major work titled Democratic Breakup analyzing the erosion of democratic order since the Civil Rights Act. Teaching & Mentorship: Advises doctoral students and teaches courses on free speech, qualitative research methods, and U.S. political power dynamics. Recent courses include Who Governs Now? Political Power in the U.S. and Social Science Research in Action . Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects on democracy studies and political theory through his affiliations at The New School for Social Research.

Catherine Langfordمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Legal Rhetoric
• Political Communication
• Public Memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catherine Langford is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. She holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University (2005) and M.A. from Texas A&M (2000). Her research focuses on legal rhetoric, political discourse, and public memory, particularly analyzing constitutional interpretation, free speech, and social justice issues. She is the author of Scalia v. Scalia (2017) and co-author of textbooks on social movements and rhetorical analysis. Her career includes teaching at three universities and developing courses in public opinion, persuasion, and media law. She has received multiple awards including the James Madison Prize (2013) and President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2011). Langford advises for the Junior State of America and is pursuing a part-time J.D. to deepen her legal studies. Beyond academia, she is a food enthusiast known for artisan ice cream and homemade pasta. Langford’s research bridges legal theory and public discourse, examining topics like capital punishment rhetoric, transgender rights, and the intersection of race and law. Her work critiques judicial decision-making and advocates for inclusive public narratives through rhetorical analysis.

Kevin Feeneyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cultural Anthropology
• Medical Anthropology
• Ethnobotany
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kevin Feeney is a Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social Sciences at Central Washington University (CWU). He teaches courses such as 'Dangerous Women' (IDS 323) and 'Race, Drugs & Prohibition in the U.S.' (IDS 357), blending anthropology with legal and social justice themes. Before joining CWU in 2015, he worked in social services, including with homeless populations and HIV/AIDS support. His academic training spans anthropology and law, allowing interdisciplinary approaches to research. Feeney’s research focuses on ethnomycology, religious law, and the cultural and legal dimensions of psychoactive plants like peyote and ayahuasca. He has published extensively on topics such as the Native American Church, ayahuasca legality, and the therapeutic uses of mushrooms. Notable works include Texas Peyote Culture (2018) and Bubbling with Controversy (2018). His professional background includes legal advocacy and social work, reflecting a commitment to marginalized communities. Though no specific awards are listed, his publications highlight impactful contributions to debates around drug policy and religious freedom. Feeney advises students in interdisciplinary studies and has taught courses like 'The Simpsons: Social Institutions & National Community' (IDS 363), demonstrating creative pedagogy. His work bridges anthropology, law, and activism, addressing issues of race, gender, and substance use through a critical lens.

Rick Langerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integration of Faith and Learning
• Theology
• Bioethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Biola University, and Director of the Office of Faith and Learning. He focuses on integrating faith with learning, bioethics, theology, and philosophy. Prior to academia, he served 20 years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California. Affiliations: Talbot School of Theology, Biola University Podcast Contributions: Host/co-host of Winsome Conviction , discussing faith, politics, ethics, and civil discourse. Publications: Author of Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church and multiple academic articles on theology and communication. His research emphasizes bridging theological perspectives with contemporary issues, such as social media’s impact, political polarization, and interfaith dialogue. He collaborates with scholars on fostering civil disagreement in polarized environments.

Michael Makoviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Choice Theory
• Constitutional Political Economy
• Applied Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Makovi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Northwood University. He holds a PhD from Texas Tech University, an MS from Texas Tech University, and a BA from Loyola University, New Orleans. His research focuses on public choice theory, constitutional political economy, and applied econometrics. He advocates for free enterprise as a means to promote global peace and welfare, aligning with thinkers like Richard Cobden. His work explores themes such as socialism critique, institutional economics, and the intersection of law and economics. Notable publications include analyses of George Orwell’s economic critiques, the historical impact of the Russian Revolution on Marxist thought, and the application of constitutional design principles. Makovi’s recent research examines state capacity through 19th-century Quebec postal systems and libertarian governance models. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants, his contributions to public choice theory and economic history reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.

Amanda Hoviousمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Information Science
• Library Science
• Information Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amanda Hovious is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) at Emporia State University. She holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas, an MS in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of North Dakota, an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a BMus in Music with business electives from DePaul University. Her research focuses on information literacy, digital equity, and the evolving roles of libraries in community resilience. Key areas include analyzing small/rural library infrastructures, addressing accessibility inequities in digital databases, and exploring transmedia storytelling's impact on education. She critiques modern information landscapes through studies on digital ethnography, AI-generated content ethics, and OER adoption barriers. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing practical library instruction strategies and measurable educational outcomes. Notable contributions include frameworks for data wellness, multimodal readability metrics, and resilience research with Kansas public libraries. Hovious advocates for librarian roles in fostering critical thinking and ethical engagement with information in digital environments. Her articles consistently explore intersections between technology, education, and societal impacts, with recent attention to misinformation dynamics in grassroots movements and AI's implications for information creation standards.

Traci Zimmermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intellectual Property
• Digital Literacies
• Privacy and Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Traci Zimmerman is a Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at James Madison University (JMU), where she has been since 2000. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Case Western Reserve University (2004), an M.S.J. in Intellectual Property Law from Seton Hall Law (2017), and both her M.A. (1994) and B.A. (1992) in English from JMU. Her research focuses on intellectual property law, particularly fair use, open access, and digital literacies. She critically examines the intersection of technology, privacy, and identity in the 'post-human' era, exploring how networked and computer-mediated environments reshape human concepts like empathy, accountability, and memory. Zimmerman has also written extensively on academic labor, including the undervalued contributions of conference hosting and institutional leadership. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and web-based analyses, often addressing landmark legal cases (e.g., Golan v. Holder , the Aaron Swartz case) and their implications for creators, educators, and policymakers. Her work frequently bridges academic discourse with practical advocacy, such as critiques of Turnitin.com’s practices and explorations of Creative Commons’ impact on collaborative creativity. As Dean, Zimmerman oversees the College of Arts and Letters, fostering interdisciplinary initiatives that align with her scholarly focus on rhetoric, writing, and the evolving role of human agency in a technologically mediated world.

REBECCA-EMMANUELA PAPADOPOULOUمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• European Union Law
• EU Internal Market Law
• EU Tax Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Revekka-Emmanouela Papadopoulou is an Associate Professor at the Department of International and EU Law Studies, Athens School of Law (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens). She holds degrees from University of Athens (LL.B., 1988), Université Libre de Bruxelles (Licences in European & Administrative Law, 1989-1990), and Université Catholique de Louvain (PhD in EU Law, 1995). Her teaching portfolio includes EU Institutional Law, Tax Law, Migration Law, and Human Rights Protection across undergraduate, postgraduate, and Erasmus programs. She has served as Visiting Professor at Leiden University’s International Tax Center and teaches EU Law at National School of Public Administration. Education: LL.B., University of Athens (1988) Licence Spéciale en Droit Européen, ULB (1989) Licence Spéciale en Droit Administratif, ULB (1990) PhD in EU Law, UCL (1995) Her research focuses on EU legal order principles, internal market dynamics (free movement/competition), tax coordination mechanisms, human rights integration, Economic and Monetary Union governance, and Freedom, Security & Justice policies (migration/asylum/criminal law). Notable contributions include works on soft law’s role in EU integration, post-Lisbon Treaty criminal law evolution, and EU crisis management frameworks. Her publications span monographs (e.g., Soft Law in EU Legal Order , 2012; EU Tax Law , 2017), peer-reviewed articles analyzing landmark court cases (e.g., Kadi/Al Barakaat rulings), and policy-oriented works on EU enlargement criteria. She has participated in EU-funded research projects (ELISE, CHALLENGE) and is an active member of Hellenic Association for European Law. Awards: PhD thesis awarded by ESCA-Greece & European Studies Foundation (2005) Her academic work emphasizes doctrinal analysis combined with policy relevance, addressing challenges arising from EU legal pluralism, institutional innovations post-2009 Treaty reforms, and balancing economic integration with fundamental rights protection.

Glencora Borradaileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Cryptography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Glencora Borradaile is a Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate, Faculty, and Staff Affairs in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University. With a PhD in Computer Science from Brown University, their research focuses on the intersection of digital security and social justice, particularly how social movement activists can operate free from surveillance. Borradaile's work bridges theoretical computer science and practical applications, with expertise in cryptography, algorithms, and cybersecurity. Their current projects examine surveillance of activists and develop security tools for vulnerable communities. They've developed a course on communication security and social movements and authored the textbook 'Defend Dissent'. As an administrator, Borradaile focuses on equity and removing structural barriers in academia. They pioneered the Graduate Engineering Research Showcase to amplify student work and enhance science communication skills. Their leadership philosophy emphasizes data-driven decision making to improve institutional policies for faculty, staff, and students. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2013)

Jason Zenorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Law and Policy
• Media & Politics
• Native American Sovereignty
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jason Zenor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the State University of New York at Oswego. His research focuses on Communication Law and Policy, Media & Politics, and Native American Sovereignty. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota School of Law, an M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of South Dakota, and an M.A. in Communication from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School. His work bridges legal theory with contemporary issues in media, technology, and civil liberties. Key research areas include public vs. private speech protections, the legal implications of emerging technologies, and Native American civil liberties. Notable publications include Emerging Media: Legal Principles, Virtual Issues (2020) and articles on AI accountability and tribal sovereignty. He has presented at major conferences, including the National Communication Association, earning a Robert O’Neill Top Paper Award for his work on free speech and intellectual property intersections. Zenor’s scholarship analyzes topics such as fan perspectives on NFL player activism, audience reception of controversial media, and the legal boundaries of commercial speech. His interdisciplinary approach addresses modern challenges in communication law, technology ethics, and cultural sovereignty.

Mark Symesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Asylum Law
• Refugee Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Symes is a highly regarded barrister specializing in immigration, asylum, and human rights law, with a concurrent academic affiliation as a Visiting Fellow at the Refugee Law Initiative, School of Advanced Study, University of London. He practices at Garden Court Chambers where he has been recognized as a Band 1 immigration lawyer in both Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories for multiple consecutive years. His research interests focus on asylum and refugee law, with particular expertise in the European dimension of international protection, arguments based on the Qualification, Procedures and Reception Directives, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. He has extensive experience representing clients in courts from the Tribunal to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. His publications include the influential Asylum Law and Practice (co-authored with Peter Jorro), which has been described as "encyclopaedic in its coverage ... pre-eminent" by Lord Brown and "indispensable in advocacy work for refugees and human rights" by Professor Guy Goodwin-Gill. He also serves as Principal legal consultant to the Electronic Immigration Network and Consultant Editor of the Immigration and Nationality Law Reports. Chambers UK, 2025 (Immigration, Band 1) Legal 500, 2025 (Immigration) Chambers UK, 2024 (Immigration, Band 1) Legal 500, 2024 (Immigration) Chambers UK, 2023 (Immigration, Band 1) As an educator, Mark is a co-founder of HJT Training, providing specialized immigration law training to UNHCR, Liberty, Legal Services Commission, and numerous UK immigration solicitors' firms. He has trained judges of the Refugee Appeals Tribunal of Ireland and legal staff of UK Immigration Tribunals. His recent work has included significant cases challenging the UK's Rwanda asylum policy, certification of Albania as a safe country, and the Home Office's power to revisit mistaken immigration status grants.