Ryan Stones is a Lecturer at the City Law School , City, University of London, specializing in competition law, behavioral economics, and the intersection of legal philosophy with antitrust enforcement. His work critically examines the application of the formal rule of law to EU competition policy and analyzes historical schools of antitrust thought like the Chicago School and Ordoliberalism.
Sakari Melander is a Professor at the Faculty of Law , University of Helsinki, specializing in Criminal Law , with a focus on constitutionalization, Europeanization, and sentencing policies. His work bridges theoretical criminal law with practical legislative and policy challenges. Key research areas include EU criminal law, constitutional constraints on criminal legislation, and general doctrines of criminal law. He has extensive experience in parliamentary legal consultation, providing expert opinions to Finland’s Legislative Committees (e.g., on immigration control, anti-corruption directives, and digital evidence handling). Recent publications address topics like EU corporate sanction policies, constitutionalization of criminal law, and reforms in Finnish sentencing systems. His 2025 article in the New Journal of European Criminal Law explores balancing administrative and criminal sanctions in the EU. Scientific awards include: Hilkka ja Otto Brusiin Foundation Thesis Prize (2001) Magister Bonus – Good Teacher Award (2014) Primustohtori Award (2010) Year’s Teacher (2010) Year’s Opponent (2008) He leads research projects such as Criminal Law Under Pressure: Differentiation and Harmonization (2012-2015) and Assessment of Human Trafficking Sanction Practices (2021-2022), and supervises doctoral theses on criminal law topics.
Stephen De Wijze is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Manchester. His work focuses on ethics, political theory, and the philosophical analysis of evil and moral dilemmas in politics. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and has taught at Rhodes University and the University of Sheffield. His research explores 'dirty hands' in political action, in-bello proportionality, and secular accounts of evil. Education: PhD (Political Theory), University of Sheffield (1998) MA (Philosophy), Stanford University (1990) BA (Honors) Philosophy, Rhodes University (1986) Bachelor of Commerce, Rhodes University (1982) Research Interests: De Wijze’s work centers on the intersection of ethics and political action, including the 'dirty hands' problem, just war theory, and the moral psychology of evil. He has authored/co-edited books such as *The Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Evil* and contributed to journals like *The Journal of Ethics* and *Ethical Theory and Moral Practice*. Media & Engagement: He has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s *The Moral Maze* and contributed to public discourse on topics like political morality and the ethics of violence. His work bridges academic philosophy with contemporary ethical challenges in politics and international relations.
Victor Tadros is a Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Theory at the University of Warwick, where he also serves as Public Lectures Coordinator. He holds a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from King’s College London. Prior to his current role, he held positions at the University of Aberdeen, the University of Edinburgh, and was a Carter Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School (2015). His research focuses on criminal law, moral philosophy, just war theory, and the philosophy of punishment. He has authored influential books including *Criminal Responsibility* (2005), *The Ends of Harm* (2011), *Wrongs and Crimes* (2016), and *To Do, To Die, To Reason Why* (2020). His work explores intersections between law, morality, and politics, addressing topics like consent to sex, responsibility, and the ethics of war. Notable awards include the Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2014–2018) and election as a Fellow of the British Academy (2018). He has led major research projects on criminalization and contributed to debates on the presumption of innocence, terrorism law, and the philosophy of the criminal trial. His recent publications (2020–2023) engage with refugee rights, moral responsibility in warfare, and the ethics of consent in unjust contexts. He is an Associate Editor at *Ethics* and has supervised numerous research grants, including an AHRC-funded project on criminalization (2010–2013).
Allen S. Weiner is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School and directs three major programs: the Stanford Program in International and Comparative Law, the Stanford Humanitarian Program, and the Stanford Center on International Conflict and Negotiation. His expertise spans international security, conflict resolution, and humanitarian law. Weiner holds a BA from Harvard University (1985) and a JD from Stanford Law School (1989). Prior to joining Stanford in 2003, he served in the U.S. State Department, advising on international law and representing the U.S. in international tribunals. His research focuses on international law’s application to contemporary security threats, including cyber warfare, nuclear doctrine, and online misinformation in conflict zones. Notable works include co-authoring the leading textbook International Law (8th ed., 2023) and analyzing historical cases like the Hiroshima bombing’s legal implications. Weiner’s policy work includes projects with INTERPOL to combat transnational crime and rethinking its governance models. Scientific awards are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his contributions to legal scholarship and policy are widely recognized. He teaches courses on conflict resolution, humanitarian law, and ethics in warfare. His advising and grants include policy practicums addressing global security challenges.
Professor Julian Richards is a leading academic in security and intelligence studies at the University of Buckingham, where he serves as Director of the Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS). He holds a PhD in Political Violence from the University of Cambridge (1993) and spent nearly two decades in British Government intelligence roles before transitioning to academia in 2006. His roles include Programme Director for three MA programmes and supervising BUCSIS’s MPhil/DPhil research students. Education: PhD in Political Violence (Cambridge University, 1993). Prior to academia, he held senior intelligence positions with the UK Government. Research focuses on global security, extremism/radicalization, intelligence analysis techniques, and cyber threats. He has authored four books and numerous articles, including works on counter-terrorism, cyber-warfare, and Far-Right extremism in Europe. His media commentary spans BBC, Sky News, and international outlets. His articles explore contemporary security challenges such as post-Brexit intelligence dynamics, cyber resilience, and extremist propaganda in digital spaces. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining political science, technology, and ethical considerations in intelligence practices. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his contributions to security discourse are widely recognized. He advises on policy and has testified in government inquiries on privacy-security balances. Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral researchers in security studies and leads BUCSIS’s research initiatives. His work intersects academia and policy, addressing real-world security challenges through rigorous analysis. Labs/Teams: Directs BUCSIS, fostering collaborative research on global security threats. The Centre hosts interdisciplinary projects on intelligence analysis, cyber security, and counter-extremism strategies.
Dr. Oliver Hailes is an Assistant Professor at the LSE Law School, specializing in international law, arbitration, energy, and environmental law. He joined LSE in January 2023 and serves as Assistant General Editor of the ICSID Reports since 2018. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Cambridge, where his thesis explored customary international law in investment arbitration. His research focuses on the intersections of investment treaties, climate change, and energy law. Education: BA in Politics, University of Otago LLB (Hons), University of Otago LLM in International Law (First Class), Trinity College, University of Cambridge PhD in Law, University of Cambridge Research interests include investor-State arbitration, energy transitions, and the legal frameworks governing fossil fuel phase-outs. He teaches courses such as LL280 Advanced Issues in Public International Law , LL4BV Transnational Environmental Law , and LL4GD International Energy Law . Recent work addresses the valuation of compensation in climate-driven disputes, regulatory sovereignty during pandemics, and the role of historical precedents in economic law. He co-chairs a Masterclass on International Arbitration with Three Crowns LLP and advises on the Philip C Jessup Moot Court. Scientific Awards: Excellence in Reviewing Award (2023) Professional Activities: Member of Academic Forum on ISDS and the TaPP Network Editorial roles at Cambridge International Law Journal and PluriCourts Centre Advisory work on cases before the International Court of Justice His research lab focuses on energy law and climate governance, collaborating with NGOs and international organizations to address emerging legal challenges in global sustainability.
Carl Müller-Crepon is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) . His research focuses on state-building, political ethnicity, conflict, and geographic analysis, particularly in Africa and Europe. He previously held roles at the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich, and has affiliations with Harvard University. His work combines computational methods with geospatial data to study historical and modern dynamics of ethnicity, state capacity, and political violence. Education: PhD in Political Science, ETH Zurich (2019) MA in Political Science, ETH Zurich (2015) BA in International Affairs and Economics, University of St. Gallen (2013) Research Interests: His work explores how administrative borders shape ethnic identities, the impact of colonial policies on development, and the role of nationalism in territorial disputes. He innovates in geospatial data analysis and machine learning, publishing in top journals like the American Political Science Review and International Organization . Key Contributions: Developed the SIDE dataset for fine-grained ethnic demography analysis. Studied the reciprocal relationship between ethnic geographies and political borders since the 19th century. Explored state capacity in Africa using travel time metrics and road networks. Grants & Labs: Leading projects on colonial administrative design and ethnic persistence. Collaborations with institutions like ETH Zurich’s International Conflict Research Group.
E. Lea Johnston is the Clarence J. TeSelle Professor and Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is a leading expert in mental health law, criminal law, and criminal procedure, with her work appearing in top law reviews and peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journals. Her scholarship has been widely cited by legal scholars, appears in leading treatises, and has received attention from courts and social scientists. Her theory of sentencing forms part of the theoretical framework for the standard textbook for forensic psychiatry fellowship programs. Professor Johnston earned her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School. Before entering academia, she worked as a litigation associate at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, D.C., served as director of the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, and clerked for Judge Richard Tallman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Johnston's research primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. Her work examines how mental illness impacts criminal responsibility, competence to stand trial, sentencing, and diversion programs. She has made significant contributions to understanding diminished responsibility doctrines, insanity defenses, mental health courts, and assisted outpatient treatment. Her scholarship often employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal analysis with insights from psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences to develop more humane and just approaches to mentally ill offenders within the criminal justice system. Her publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with significant impact across multiple disciplines. The trajectory of her work shows an evolution from foundational analyses of legal standards for mentally ill defendants toward more comprehensive reform proposals addressing systemic issues in how the criminal justice system handles mental illness. Elected to American Law Institute (2020) Former Chair of Criminal Justice Section, American Association of Law Schools Former Chair of Law and Mental Disability Section, American Association of Law Schools Member of Legal Scholars Committee, American Psychology-Law Society Professor Johnston has significantly influenced both legal scholarship and practice through her theoretical contributions and practical recommendations. Her work on sentencing theory for mentally ill offenders has been incorporated into forensic psychiatry training materials, demonstrating real-world impact beyond academia. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest substantial research support throughout her career. Her scholarship serves as a critical bridge between legal doctrine and clinical mental health practice, offering frameworks that balance therapeutic needs with justice considerations.
Yasuo Hasebe is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Law, with a distinguished career spanning multiple institutions including the University of Tokyo (1995-2014) and Gakushuin University (1982-1993). He has held significant roles such as Dean of the University of Tokyo's Law School (2007-2008) and leadership positions in academic organizations like the Japan Association of Constitutional Law (President, 2015-2017). Education: Graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo in 1979. Research Interests: Centered on public law, constitutional theory, and comparative constitutional law, with specific focus on the monarchical principle, war powers, judicial review, media regulation, and the intersection of law with political philosophy. His work examines constitutional identity in Japan, structured proportionality principles, and the historical reception of constitutional concepts like the Rechtsstaat. Recent Publications: His articles address topics such as comparative political process theory, judicial conscience in constitutional reasoning, and the evolution of broadcasting law in digital environments. These works reflect his engagement with constitutional legitimacy, global values, and the application of classical political philosophy to modern legal frameworks. Projects & Grants: Currently leads research on the monarchical principle's theoretical foundations and contemporary speech freedom challenges, funded by institutions like the Nomura Foundation and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Yu Nie is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, affiliated with the NU-TREND research group within the McCormick School of Engineering. His work focuses on optimizing transportation networks, integrating human behavior, infrastructure design, and network topology to enhance mobility, reliability, and sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, an M.S. from the National University of Singapore, and a B.S. (cum laude) from Tsinghua University. His research interests span interdisciplinary approaches combining optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics. Key areas include congestion pricing strategies, ride-hailing market dynamics, autonomous vehicle integration, and transit system design. He has contributed to studies on dockless bike-sharing systems, ethics-aware transit design, and traffic management in autonomous vehicle zones. Nie’s recent publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in modular autonomous vehicle systems, co-modal freight solutions, and policy frameworks for sustainable urban mobility. His work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, addressing challenges like EV charging chaos and ride-pooling impacts. He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award for his editorial contributions. His research also explores freight exchange platforms, taxi market resilience during pandemics, and the role of route choice models in transit design. Labs/Teams: Yu Nie is associated with the NU-TREND research group, specializing in innovative transportation solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Axel Tschentscher serves as Professor of Constitutional Law, Legal Philosophy and Constitutional History at the University of Bern's Faculty of Law since 2005. His academic work bridges German and Swiss constitutional systems with expertise in fundamental rights interpretation, data protection frameworks, and comparative constitutional design. Affiliated with the Institute for Public Law, he maintains an active research profile through publications and case law analysis. His educational background includes law studies in Hamburg, a Cornell Law School LL.M. (1993), German bar admission (1996), American bar admission (1997), a dissertation in legal philosophy from Kiel University (1999), and a Master's in Philosophy from Würzburg University (2001). His habilitation in constitutional law was completed at Würzburg in 2004. Tschentscher's research focuses on constitutional theory , legal philosophy , and constitutional history , with significant contributions to data protection law, fundamental rights interpretation, and comparative constitutional analysis. His work often examines German and Swiss constitutional jurisprudence, particularly the jurisprudence of the German Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG). Recent publications demonstrate evolving interests in digital privacy frameworks, climate protection obligations, and electoral system design. Analysis of his publications reveals strong emphasis on constitutional interpretation methodologies , fundamental rights protection , and comparative constitutional systems . His scholarly approach combines historical analysis with contemporary legal challenges, particularly in data protection and biotechnology regulation. The case law commentaries highlight his engagement with practical constitutional adjudication. Tschentscher maintains an active supervisory role for Master's theses at the University of Bern, implementing a structured four-stage supervision process including thematic discussion, topic assignment, content consultation, and formal review. His supervision focuses on constitutional law, legal philosophy, and ethics topics relevant to law department specializations. He directs research operations at the Institute for Public Law with a team including Head of Secretariat Sabrina Camenzind and assistants Olga Songs, Julian Marbach, Kathrin Rüegsegger, Patricia von Weissenfluh, and auxiliary staff. His office (D114) operates from Schanzeneckstrasse 1, PO Box 3444, CH-3001 Bern, with published contact channels for academic engagement.
Han-Ru Zhou is an Associate Professor of Public Law at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Law and an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies in London. He teaches constitutional law courses to students across various programs including the Bachelor of Law, Master of Law, and interdisciplinary programs in international studies and industrial relations. Education: DPhil in Law, University of Oxford (2013) LLM, Harvard Law School (2005) LLB, Université de Montréal (2001) Han-Ru Zhou's research focuses on constitutional law, comparative law, and legal theory. His work examines constitutional principles, judicial review, unwritten constitutional norms, and the historical development of constitutional systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding Canadian constitutional law within the broader Commonwealth context, with particular attention to the legacy of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. His scholarly approach bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical constitutional challenges facing contemporary societies. Zhou has published extensively in leading international journals including The Law Quarterly Review, International Journal of Constitutional Law, American Journal of Comparative Law, and American Journal of Legal History. His publications reveal consistent engagement with comparative constitutional analysis, particularly examining Canadian constitutional development in relation to other Commonwealth jurisdictions. His scholarly work demonstrates expertise in constitutional interpretation, judicial review standards, and the theoretical foundations of constitutional governance. Scientific Recognition: Sproul Research Fellow at the University of California at Berkeley Boulton Fellow at McGill University Continuous research funding since 2014 from major Canadian research councils Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Review of Constitutional Studies Han-Ru Zhou has supervised multiple graduate students through their thesis work, including Beurrier, Baptiste (LL.M. on transitional justice in Sri Lanka) and Boucher, Marc-André (LL.D. on municipal authority and immunity). His research has been supported by significant grants from major Canadian research councils. Zhou also serves on the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments, demonstrating his standing in the Canadian legal community. Before his academic career, Zhou served as a law clerk to Justice Marie Deschamps at the Supreme Court of Canada (2006-2007) and practiced as a corporate lawyer at a national law firm. He is a member of the Québec Bar. From 2018 to 2020, he served as President of the Harvard Club of Québec.
Grayson Black is a doctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews , affiliated with the School of International Relations . Their work bridges queer political ecology, ecosophy, and anthrozoology, aiming to address trauma and disconnection through interdisciplinary lenses. Expertise spans post-structuralism, eco-socialism, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Education: BA in International Studies ( Summa Cum Laude ) from Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Edinburgh MLitt in Global Social Political Thought ( Distinction ) from University of St Andrews Research trends focus on political ecology, queer theory, and non-human sociopolitical belonging. Recent works explore topics like trans allyship, taxonomic stratification as Anglo-imperial technology, and the political psychology of alter-humanity. Scientific awards include the French Honours Award (Apr 2019) Gray Prize (2021) Handsel Scholarship (2024) Phi Kappa Phi Award (2020) Presentations include talks on queer eco-politics, pacifist stereotypes, and political psychology of alter-humanity at events like Untangling Fur-tures (2025). Contact via email: glgb1@st-andrews.ac.uk .
Professor Michael Goldhammer holds the Chair of Public Law at EBS Law School, focusing on administrative law, comparative law, and legal philosophy. He serves as Vice Dean and leads research on public law’s European and international dimensions. He earned his doctorate (2012) and habilitation (2018) from the University of Bayreuth, with postdoctoral research visits to Michigan, Melbourne, and Cambridge. His work emphasizes legal foundational questions and disciplinary openness, supported by awards such as the DFG and DAAD scholarships. In 2024, he is on research leave for the Volkswagen Foundation-funded project on 'Kommunikativer Realakt und Ethical Turn.' Educations: PhD in Public Law, University of Bayreuth (2012) Habilitation, University of Bayreuth (2018) LL.M. from the University of Michigan Research Interests: His scholarship bridges administrative law, legal philosophy, and comparative law. Key areas include prognostic decisions by public authorities, the interplay between German and European legal frameworks, and foundational questions in intellectual property law. He critically examines constitutional principles and their application to modern challenges like pandemic governance and AI’s legal status. Articles Overview: Recent works analyze legal reform dynamics (e.g., VwGO-Novelle II), state secrecy under IP law, and fundamental rights conflicts. His publications span administrative procedure law, EU constitutionalism, and ethical dimensions of legal decision-making. The 2025 essay on administrative law reform critiques procedural gaps in German public governance. Awards & Grants: Michigan Grotius Fellowship DFG and DAAD grants Volkswagen Foundation project (2024) Advising & Grants: Though no formal advisees are listed, he leads research initiatives and collaborates internationally. Grants fund projects like pandemic legal governance (2021) and AI legal subjectivity (2024). Teams/Labs: His research group focuses on public law’s epistemological foundations and multilevel governance. Collaborations include the Max Planck Institute for Collective Goods (Bonn) and the University of Melbourne’s constitutional studies center.