Pamela Slotte Russo is Professor of Religion and Law at Åbo Akademi University's Theology and Religious Studies department, Faculty of Humanities, Psychology and Theology. She leads the ÅAU Strategic Profiling Area in Minority Research and serves as Vice-director of the Center of Excellence in Law, Identity and the European Narratives (University of Helsinki). She holds the McDonald Distinguished Senior Fellow of Law and Religion at Emory University School of Law and is an affiliated senior research fellow at the Erik Castrén Institute of International Law and Human Rights (University of Helsinki). Her research spans systematic theology, law and religion, political theology, and human rights from historical and contemporary perspectives. Expertise intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to justice, equality, and health. Key projects include Protestant Legacies in Nordic Law and Vaccine Attitudes research. Recent publications analyze vaccine hesitancy (2022), juridification of religion (2017), and Nordic legal secularism (2022). Trends show interdisciplinary focus on religious complexity, legal norms, and public health ethics. Scientific awards: Statsrådet Mauritz Hallbergs pris (2008) Harry Elvings legat (2006) She supervises doctoral students and collaborates internationally, including roles in the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2022–) and Blanquerna Observatory on Media, Religion and Culture (2022–). Current projects run until 2025.
Nicole Latulippe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), with a cross-appointment in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. She focuses on Indigenous environmental governance, anticolonial research methodologies, and relational geographies through community-engaged practices. Ph.D. in Geography from University of Toronto M.A. in Geography from University of Guelph B.A. (Hons) in Geography from Nipissing University Her research explores Indigenous knowledge systems in environmental governance, settler-Indigenous relations in urban spaces, and decolonizing methodologies. Current projects include land/water stewardship in Toronto, treaty citizenship, and pathways to just futures through Indigenous placemaking. Her recent publications emphasize fisheries policy alternatives rooted in Indigenous relationality, co-creative research with Toronto Islands communities, and Indigenous-led environmental governance frameworks. Themes include knowledge sovereignty, colonial-disruption strategies, and land-based relational ethics. Scientific Awards: Connaught New Researcher Award (2022), SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2021), SSHRC Connection Grant (2019) Community Collaborations: Nipissing First Nation fisheries stewardship, Indigenous Environmental Justice Project, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation partnerships
Maryellen Fullerton is the Suzanne J. and Norman Miles Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. She served as Interim Dean from 2018 to 2019. Her expertise spans asylum/refugee law, immigration, international law, human rights, civil procedure, and federal courts. She holds a J.D. from Antioch School of Law and a B.A. from Duke University. Fullerton’s research examines comparative refugee law, EU asylum systems, and U.S. policies. She has held distinguished visiting roles at institutions like National Taiwan University and the University of Trento (via Fulbright). Her scholarship includes co-authored casebooks on immigration and refugee law, and she founded the multilingual Refugee Law Reader. She has advised Human Rights Watch on missions in Germany, consulted for UNHCR, and supports Refugee Law Clinics in Eastern Europe. Awards include the Fulbright Scholar designation and German Marshall Fund Fellowship. Affiliations: Dennis J. Block Center for International Business Law, Brooklyn Law School International Human Rights Fellowship Program. Grants/Awards: Fulbright Scholar (multiple), German Marshall Fund Fellow, Distinguished Chair at University of Trento. Labs/Teams: Leads Refugee Law Reader project; collaborates with global human rights organizations.
María da Alba Nogueira López is a Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and Department of Public Law and Theory of the State. She holds a European Doctorate in Law (1997) and has conducted extensive research in Environmental Law, Administrative Economic Law, Social Rights, Linguistic Law, and Autonomous Public Law. She leads the ARMELA research network on equality, rights, and the social state and is part of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). Her work emphasizes sustainable governance, circular economy policies, and language rights in public administration. She has authored over 40 articles, 78 book chapters, and 13 books, focusing on legal frameworks and social equity. Doctorate: University of Santiago de Compostela (1997) Licence in European and International Law from Université Catholique de Louvain (1992-1993) Research Projects: Principal Investigator (PI) on 6 state/autonomous projects and contributor to 25+ others Her research interests include critical analysis of EU environmental policies, administrative practices in social vulnerability, and linguistic normalization in Galicia. She has contributed to legal reforms promoting equity, such as administrative transparency and housing rights. Her recent work highlights the limitations of voluntary approaches in circular economy policies and advocates for stronger regulatory frameworks. Member of the Real Academia Galega since 2012 Contributed to policy documents like “Una Administración para el 99%” (2023) Her legal expertise spans legislative critiques, such as analyzing Galicia’s legislative inaction on language policies and environmental protection. She also engages in public debates on migration policy and social welfare, reflecting her commitment to democratic governance and social justice.
Professor Chee Yew Wong is a leading academic in supply chain management at Leeds University Business School (LUBS), where he holds the position of Professor and serves as Director for Research & Innovation in the Analytics, Technology and Operations department. He previously held a Chair in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Hull University Business School and has served as a visiting professor in Thailand and China. His work bridges academia and industry, with over nine years of professional experience in operations and supply chain roles across multinational corporations and SMEs. His educational background includes a PhD in Supply Chain Management from Aalborg University, Denmark; an MSc in Manufacturing Management from Linköping University, Sweden; a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Malaysia; and a PG Certificate in Higher Education from Hull University, UK. Professor Wong's research centers on intelligent, responsible, and sustainable solutions for global supply chains. Key interests include digital supply chains, supply chain analytics, green logistics, human rights in supply chains, resilience, and circular economy models. He leverages technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and IoT to enhance transparency, integration, and performance in complex supply networks. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward digital transformation, sustainability, and ethical governance in supply chains. His work increasingly emphasizes data-driven decision-making, environmental and social risk assessment, and the role of technology in enabling responsible global sourcing. Many projects focus on real-world applications in industries such as healthcare, fashion, retail, and manufacturing, often through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with industry leaders. Best Reviewer Award, Operations and Supply Chain Management Division, Academy of Management Conference, Chicago, USA (2018) Prof. Xiande Zhao's Best Paper Award, International Conference on Operations and Supply Chain Management, Kaifeng, China (2017) Finalist for the Jack Meredith Best Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference, Anaheim, USA (2016) Emerald Best Paper Award, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal (2006) Professor Wong has successfully supervised 10 PhD students and 4 post-doctoral researchers, and has examined over 15 PhD dissertations internationally. He leads multiple research grants, including projects funded by Innovate UK, UKRI, ESRC, and the British Council, focusing on digital transformation, human rights, and green supply chain innovation. His collaborations span academia, government, and industry, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful, applied research. He is actively involved in the Centre for Operations and Supply Chain Research, the Adaptation Information Management and Technology group, and the Centre for Decision Research at LUBS. These research groups support interdisciplinary work in analytics, digital technologies, and sustainable operations, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange across sectors.
Kenneth A. Reinert is Professor of Public Policy at the Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University. He previously served as Director of the Global Commerce and Policy Program from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2022, demonstrating sustained leadership in global economic policy education. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland. Prior academic and professional roles include Associate Professor of Economics at Kalamazoo College and Senior International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Reinert's research centers on international economics, trade policy, economic development, globalization, and the universal provision of basic goods . His work bridges theoretical and applied economics, with a strong emphasis on policy relevance and human development. He explores how trade and economic integration affect inequality, sustainability, and access to essential services in developing nations. His recent publications reveal a thematic evolution from technical trade analysis toward broader critiques of economic nationalism and visions for equitable global development. Books like No Small Hope and The Lure of Economic Nationalism reflect a growing focus on ethical dimensions of globalization and inclusive economic frameworks. Scientific Awards: School of Public Policy Distinguished Teaching Award (2003) Reinert has advised major international institutions through consulting roles with the World Trade Organization, World Bank, OECD Development Centre, and U.S. Department of Commerce , indicating sustained engagement with global policy formulation. While no formal grants are listed, these affiliations imply participation in funded policy research initiatives. He has mentored students and early-career scholars, though specific advisees are not named in the provided texts. He currently serves as editor of Cambridge Elements in International Economics and has led major editorial projects, including the Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy and the Handbook of Globalisation and Development , positioning him as a key contributor to academic discourse in global economic policy.
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Xiaowei Zheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Specializing in Modern China, their research focuses on Qing Dynasty local history, early republican political culture, popular nationalism, and comparative revolutions. They hold a Ph.D. from UC San Diego (2009) and have been recognized with numerous awards including the Regents Humanities Faculty Fellowship (2021) and Hellman Family Faculty Fund (2011). Research interests include constitutionalism, democratization processes, and the historiography of revolutions. Current projects explore 20th-century Chinese political discourse on sovereignty and rights. Recent publications include The Politics of Rights and the 1911 Revolution in China (2018) and articles on Liang Qichao’s political theory and Sichuan’s constitutional debates. Teaches courses like History of China , Modern Chinese Thought , and Comparative Revolutions . Advisor to three graduate students: Gaoziyan Cui, Yu Liu, and Alexandra Noi. Hosted a podcast episode discussing Nakae Chōmin’s influence on Chinese reformers. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives, Zheng emphasizes comparative frameworks and digital humanities in training students for holistic historical analysis.
Whitney Jordan Adams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Rhetoric, and Writing at Berry College, where she actively contributes to the School of Arts and Sciences. Her academic work bridges rhetoric, social justice, and digital culture, with a strong focus on confronting systemic racism and ideological extremism. Her research centers on the rhetorical mechanisms of white supremacy, particularly within the Alt-Right, fascist movements, and accelerationist ideologies. She investigates how symbols such as the Confederate battle flag are rhetorically repurposed across contexts to sustain racial hierarchies. Her work also explores digital rhetoric, emphasizing how online spaces like Anon-IB and Twitter facilitate the spread of extremist ideologies, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with digital violence, anti-racist pedagogy, and the rhetorical analysis of far-right communities. Her scholarship spans interdisciplinary domains including communication, cultural studies, digital humanities, and political rhetoric. Whitney Adams is committed to community engagement and civic rhetoric, integrating activism into her pedagogy. She teaches courses on anti-racist pedagogies, vernacular rhetoric, digital humanities, and literature for social change, empowering students to use rhetoric as a tool for positive societal transformation. She holds a PhD in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design from Clemson University, an MBA in Professional Management from Berry College, an MA in English from The College of Charleston, and a BA in English with a cognate in Biological Sciences from the University of South Carolina. Selected Publications: "Book Review: Inclusive and Meaningful Considerations of Failure" (2022) "The Augmentation of Digital Violence During COVID-19" (2021) "OLD SOUTH RHETORIC RECKONING" (2021) "Heil, Twitter: Social Media, Accelerationism, and Extremism" (2020) Though no formal advising or grant information is listed, her scholarly profile reflects deep engagement with contemporary issues of race, technology, and public discourse. She is an active voice in rhetorical studies, particularly in contexts of resistance, memory, and digital ethics.
Andrea Wallace is an Associate Professor in Law and Technology at the University of Exeter Law School. She teaches Art and Law, Intellectual Property Law, Internet Law, Legal Foundations, Torts, and leads the Cultural Heritage Digitisation Lab. She co-directs the GLAM-E Lab (Law School and Digital Humanities) in partnership with the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy (NYU Law School) and serves as Deputy Director of The Centre for Science, Culture and the Law at Exeter (SCuLE). Her research explores intersections of art and cultural heritage law with the digital realm, focusing on surrogate intellectual property (IP) rights in the cultural sector and their impact on public domain access. She received her PhD in Cultural Heritage Law from CREATe at the University of Glasgow (in partnership with the National Library of Scotland), an LLM in European Business Law from Radboud University, a JD from DePaul University College of Law, and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She is a registered attorney with the Illinois State Bar. Her research supervision areas include art and cultural heritage law, open access, intellectual property, and digital technologies in the cultural sector. She contributes to research networks such as Heritage @ Exeter.
R. Edward Freeman is Stephen E. Bachand University Professor of Business Administration and Olsson Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He serves as academic director of the Institute for Business in Society and previously directed Darden's Olsson Center for Applied Ethics from 1986 to 2009. Freeman maintains additional academic appointments as adjunct professor of stakeholder management at Copenhagen Business School, visiting professor at Nyenrode Business School, and adjunct professor of management at Monash University. Freeman's research focuses on stakeholder management, business ethics, and business strategy. His work explores how businesses can create value for multiple stakeholders without tradeoffs. He has developed innovative teaching methods incorporating theater, music, and philosophy into business education, including the popular 'Leadership and Theater' course. His publications reveal a consistent focus on stakeholder theory applications across diverse contexts, from sports ethics and gender equality to sustainable business practices and organizational decision-making. Recent work examines contemporary issues like transgender athletes in sports, sustainable food systems, and ethical leadership in crisis situations. His scientific achievements have been recognized through numerous awards: Seven honorary doctorates from institutions across Europe and Canada Lifetime Achievement Awards from World Resources Institute, Aspen Institute, Humboldt University, Academy of Management, and Society for Business Ethics Multiple teaching awards from Wharton, Carlson School, Darden, and Virginia State Council Freeman has advised numerous global corporations and has served as Co-editor in Chief of the Journal of Business Ethics. His stakeholder theory framework has influenced business practice worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. Beyond academia, he co-founded Stakeholder Media LLC, hosts The Stakeholder Podcast, and is active in music as a co-founder of Red Goat Records.
Aideen Quilty is Associate Professor of Gender Studies and Social Justice at University College Dublin (UCD), where she also serves as Head of School for the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice and as Associate Dean of Social Sciences. With academic responsibility for all social science undergraduate degrees and programs at UCD, she plays a significant leadership role in one of the university's largest academic units. Her educational background includes a BEd, M Equality Studies, and PhD from Maynooth University, along with a Diploma in Public Relations from the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to social justice, equality, and community engagement. Professor Quilty's research is profoundly interdisciplinary, weaving together gender studies, queer theory, human geography, and adult education. Her work centers on two major strands: LGBTQI+ experiences in higher education and society, and widening participation in higher education through spatial theory and critical pedagogies. She approaches her scholarship as a form of critical civic practice, seeking to challenge normative structures and promote social change through education. Her research consistently addresses issues of intersectionality, particularly how gender, sexuality, and spatial positioning affect educational access and outcomes. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on LGBTQI+ issues, particularly youth homelessness and educational inclusion. The most recent articles show an increasing emphasis on spatial justice and the intersections of gender, sexuality, and place. Her work consistently applies queer and feminist theoretical frameworks to practical educational and social contexts, with a strong focus on Irish society while maintaining a European perspective through transnational collaborations. Professor Quilty has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her excellence in teaching and commitment to student learning: University teaching excellence award (2022) Research Fellowship in teaching and learning from UCD (2019-2021) University Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2017) College Teaching and Learning excellence award (2017) UCD Values in Action (VIA) award for her work on the Active Bystander Programme As an advisor, Professor Quilty supervises PhD students working in LGBQI+ and transgender scholarship and EDI in higher education. Her grant activity includes significant projects such as the first nationally funded qualitative research investigation into LGBTQI+ Youth Homelessness in Ireland (2018-2020) and a transnational ERASMUS+ research project developing an LGBTQI+ Inclusion Index for Higher Education Institutions in Europe (2020-2023), which she leads as Principal Investigator. She was also Co-PI on the EU-funded DAPHNE programme (2013-15) exploring LGBTQ youth empowerment. Professor Quilty co-directs the innovative research centre for Gender, Feminisms and Sexualities (CGFS) and works closely with community outreach partners, particularly the Women's Collective Ireland (WCI), as a trusted 'critical friend.' Her work bridges academic research with practical community engagement, creating meaningful connections between university resources and social justice initiatives. She is currently conducting a cross-university impact evaluation research project on the Bystander Programme (2021-22) and serves on the Royal Irish Academy's interdisciplinary committee of social sciences.
Professor Ioannis Katakis is a Faculty Member at the University of Nicosia, where he is affiliated with the School of Sciences and Engineering and the Department of Computer Science. He has held various academic positions across multiple institutions including Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Open University of Cyprus, Hellenic Open University, Athens University of Economics and Business, and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His educational background includes a PhD in Machine Learning for Automated Text Classification (2005-2009), a Master's in Information Systems (2005-2007), and a Bachelor's in Computer Science (2000-2004), all from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Professor Katakis specializes in several cutting-edge areas of computer science and data analysis. His primary research interests include Mining Social, Web and Urban Data , Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining , Data Streams , and Multi-label Learning . His work bridges theoretical machine learning approaches with practical applications in social media analysis, healthcare informatics, privacy protection, and smart city technologies. He has published extensively in top venues including CIKM, ECML/PKDD, IEEE TKDE, and ECAI. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward applying machine learning techniques to real-world problems with societal impact. He has focused on areas such as GDPR compliance in smart devices, sentiment analysis in crowd-sourced content, healthcare applications including drug reaction classification and brain disease monitoring, and privacy protection in wearable technologies. His work often involves multi-modal data analysis and addresses challenges in data streams and multi-label classification. Professor Katakis has made significant contributions to his field, with his research cited over 4,200 times. He serves as an Editor for the journal Information Systems and has edited four special issues in journals such as DAMI and InfSys. He regularly contributes to the academic community by serving on program committees for major conferences including ECML/PKDD, WSDM, DEBS, and IJCAI, and by reviewing for prestigious journals like TPAMI, DMKD, TKDE, TKDD, JMLR, TWEB, and ML. He has been actively involved in European research projects, notably serving as Quality Assurance Coordinator and Senior Researcher for projects such as VAVEL (www.vavel-project.eu) and INSIGHT (www.insight-ict.eu). His grant activities demonstrate a strong focus on collaborative, interdisciplinary research with practical applications in urban data management, social media analysis, and healthcare informatics. He has organized three workshops at major conferences (ICML, ECML/PKDD, EDBT/ICDT) and has extensive experience translating research into practical applications through his involvement in European projects.
Jane-Marie Law is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Asian Studies and the Religious Studies Program. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado. Her research focuses on the intersection of religious communities, ritual practices, and ecological sustainability. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Japan, examining Buddhist monasticism, cultural memory, and ritual logic through human effigies. Her current work explores how intentional religious communities engage with sustainable practices and ecological healing, addressing questions of resource management, conservation ethics, and cross-community knowledge translation. She has authored two books and taught courses such as Religion and Ecological Sustainability and advanced studies on Zen Buddhism. Her activism integrates scholarship and social responsibility, exemplified by co-directing the 2000 conference on religion and human rights. Professor Law also serves on the board of Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies.
Marilyn J. Ward Ford is a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University, holding the Neil H. Cogan Public Service Chair. She teaches courses such as Business Organizations and Securities Regulation while representing individuals and groups in impactful legal cases. Education: BA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, JD from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on Securities Regulation , Business Organizations , Civil Rights , and Native American Law , with particular emphasis on sovereignty, land rights, and environmental litigation. Her work often intersects with Indigenous governance and legal frameworks. Recent publications highlight her expertise in corporate law and ANCSA-related legal analysis, with a career spanning Wall Street firms, human rights organizations, and Fortune Global 500 corporations. Scientific Awards: NEBLSA’s 57 Most Influential Black Attorneys Class of 2025. She mentors students through hands-on casework, including high-profile cases involving a rap artist, professional athlete, and tribal land claims. She has also contributed to symposiums on insider trading and voting rights.
Hengameh Saberi is an Associate Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School , York University. Her academic journey includes an LLB and LLM from the University of Tehran, an LLM from McGill University, and an SJD from Harvard University. Education: LLB (Tehran), LLM (Tehran), LLM (McGill), SJD (Harvard) Her research spans diverse areas including international law , jurisprudence , and interdisciplinary intersections with disability law , human rights , and Islamic legal thought . She has also explored historical and philosophical dimensions of international legal frameworks and pragmatism. Professor Saberi has previously taught at institutions such as Brown University, University of Tennessee College of Law, Boston University School of Law, and Harvard University. She held post-doctoral fellowships at Harvard Law School’s Institute for Global Law and Policy and the Harvard Law School Project on Disability.
