Dr. Grzegorz Gil is a Lecturer at the Department of International Security , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin , Faculty of Political Science and Journalism. Holds a PhD in Political Science (2010) and MA in International Relations (2005) from UMCS. Research focuses on state failure , post-conflict recovery , and international security with regional expertise on Africa , Middle East , and Pacific states . Teaches courses on: International relations Humanitarian operations Australian foreign policy Economic diplomacy Publications (over 15 works) analyze state collapse (Somalia, Yemen, Colombia), military interventions , and regional integration (EU-ASEAN relations). Currently serves as expert for Team Europe Direct (2023–present) and juror in Academic Polish Oxford Debating Championships .
Professor Fang Liu serves as a Professor of Operations Management at Durham University Business School (DUBS). She joined Durham University in 2023 after academic positions at The University of Chinese Academy and Nanyang Technological University, bringing extensive expertise in supply chain systems and operational resilience. Her educational foundation includes a doctoral degree in Operations Management from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, USA. Liu's research centers on Supply Chain Resilience, Inventory Management, E-commerce and Warehouse Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Her work develops innovative frameworks for mitigating disruption risks while optimizing resource allocation, with direct applications in global logistics networks and sustainable operations. She bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementation across diverse sectors. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a strategic evolution from foundational inventory theory toward contemporary challenges in e-commerce logistics and sustainable supply chains. Her recent work increasingly addresses healthcare operations and carbon-neutral supply chain design, consistently published in premier journals like Operations Research and Production and Operations Management. Professor Liu has secured multiple competitive research grants as Principal or co-Principal Investigator. She actively translates academic insights into practice through collaborations with organizations including Cummins, Singapore IFRC, and Meide, focusing on operational optimization and resilience building. While specific lab structures aren't detailed, her industry partnerships demonstrate applied research engagement, particularly in developing solutions for complex operational challenges faced by multinational corporations and humanitarian organizations.
Dr. Jonathan Beloff is a Researcher at King's College London's School of Security Studies , focusing on the regional politics and security of the African Great Lakes . His current AHRC-funded project, Military Strategies During the Genocide Against the Tutsis in Rwanda , examines the Rwanda Patriotic Army's decision-making during the 1994 genocide. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from SOAS , a Master’s in Global Affairs from New York University , and a BA in Politics from Richard Stockton University . Research Interests : Central African politics, security and development, post-genocide reconstruction in Rwanda, Global North-South relations, African foreign relations, and regional dynamics in East and Central Africa. His work bridges empirical analysis of military strategy, political development, and international engagement, with particular emphasis on Rwanda's geopolitical positioning. Publications include a 2021 book on Rwandan elite perceptions of global engagement and peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from genocide denial securitization to cross-regional security challenges in Puntland and the DRC. He also contributes to edited volumes and public discourse via outlets like The Conversation .
Jason Stearns is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Studies at Simon Fraser University's School for International Studies. He specializes in African political dynamics, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civil war, human rights, and international relations. His research examines conflict drivers, UN peacekeeping efficacy, and humanitarian intervention impacts. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Yale University (2016) M.A. in International Relations, Yale University (2011) B.A. in Political Science, Amherst College (2001) Research Interests: Stearns explores the interplay between social, economic, and political trends in Africa's conflict landscapes. His work analyzes how urbanization, state privatization, Chinese influence, and fluctuating foreign aid reshape contentious politics (both peaceful and violent). He emphasizes the role of ideology and cultural narratives in shaping visions of societal justice post-Cold War. Key Projects: He founded the Congo Research Group (CRG) in 2014, based at NYU, which investigates DRC conflicts, amplifies Congolese voices, and promotes policy accountability. CRG has produced reports on Beni massacres, Kasai region violence, presidential family asset investigations, and the Kivu Security Tracker with Human Rights Watch. Grants & Advising: No specific grants are highlighted in the text, but his work with CRG and institutions like the UN Group of Experts demonstrates extensive field and policy engagement. No formal advisees are listed. Labs/Teams: Leads the Congo Research Group, collaborating with Human Rights Watch and international think tanks to document violence and inform policy.
Sylvain Barbot is an Associate Professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding the physics of fault systems, earthquake mechanics, and tectonic processes. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (2009), followed by postdoctoral training. His work integrates field observations, geodetic data analysis, and numerical modeling to study fault dynamics, frictional processes, and deformation in Earth's crust and upper mantle. Research interests include: Fault slip stability and earthquake nucleation Thermomechanical behavior of fault zones Seismic cycle modeling in subduction zones and continental margins Interactions between tectonic deformation and climate Remote sensing applications in geohazard assessment Recent studies analyze rupture segmentation, asthenosphere flow modulation during earthquake cycles, and the structural controls on seismic hazards. His computational tools, such as the Motorcycle numerical method, advance simulations of multi-fault systems. He has contributed to understanding the 2014 Iquique, 2023 Kahramanmaraş, and 2022 Kaikōura earthquakes through geodetic and mechanical analyses. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises no listed students but collaborates on large-scale geodynamic projects. His work interfaces with international initiatives like the SEAS community code verification exercises for earthquake simulations.
Susana Santos serves as a Visiting Professor at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and concurrently at the School of Sociology and Public Policy at ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute. As an integrated researcher at the Center for Research and Studies in Sociology (CIES), she actively contributes to international socio-legal discourse through leadership roles in the International Sociological Association. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology (2012) from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon Master's in Communication, Culture and Information Technologies (2007) from ISCTE Degree in Sociology (2002) from ISCTE Santos' research critically examines the intersection of law, society, and communication, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics in legal professions, insolvency systems, and socio-legal movements. Her work consistently employs empirical methodologies to analyze professional socialization, workplace culture in law firms, and the impact of legal reforms on judicial systems. She investigates how structural inequalities manifest in elite educational trajectories and legal practice, especially through feminist and comparative lenses. Her publication record reveals a sustained focus on socio-legal evolution since 2012, with increasing attention to gendered workplace dynamics and transnational legal practices. Recent works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning qualitative narrative analysis, comparative institutional studies, and empirical evaluations of legal procedures, all contributing to global conversations on justice accessibility and professional ethics. Santos coordinates significant research initiatives including a European Commission-funded Humanitarian Action project (2021-2024) implementing summer schools in Mozambique and Cape Verde, and the IN_SOLVENS multidisciplinary analysis of Portuguese insolvency law. She spearheaded the 7th Global Meeting on Sociology of Law (2022), mobilizing over 2,000 international participants to advance comparative socio-legal scholarship. Professionally, she co-coordinates the Sociology of Law and Justice section of the Portuguese Sociological Association and contributes to International Sociological Association working groups on Comparative Legal Professions and Comparative History and Sociology of Law, driving collaborative research across national contexts.
Alexander Astrov is an Associate Professor at the Central European University (CEU), holding dual appointments in the Department of International Relations and the Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations . He earned his PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research bridges International Relations Theory and Political Theory, focusing on the conceptualization of political order and the historical role of 'great powers' in shaping global governance. Key themes include the evolution of great power practices, their influence on international systems, and theoretical frameworks from the English School of International Relations, continental political thought, and modern state behaviors. He has authored two monographs and edited a volume analyzing 'great power management' across historical and contemporary contexts. Astrov has contributed to academic discourse through events such as Meta-syn-chresis: the politics of re-ordering and the politics of dis-ordering (2023) and Professor Martens’ Revelation: Humanitarianism as Great Power Politics (2017). No scientific awards or advising/grant details are explicitly mentioned in the text. His work is affiliated with CEU’s Vienna campus.
Dr. Anders Karlsson is a distinguished scholar of Korean history at SOAS University of London, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He is affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and the Centre of Korean Studies. His academic career has established him as a leading Western expert on Choson Korea (1392-1910), with particular expertise in legal history, statecraft, and social institutions of the period. Dr. Karlsson received his PhD in Korean history from Stockholm University in 2000 with a dissertation on the Hong Kyongnae Rebellion, which erupted in the North-western part of the Korean peninsula in 1812. His doctoral research established the foundation for his subsequent scholarship on rural society, famine relief, and local administration in late Choson Korea. Dr. Karlsson's research focuses on the social, institutional and intellectual history of Choson Korea. His work explores Confucian statecraft, famine and disaster relief mechanisms, penal law, rural unrest and rebellion, and writing systems. His scholarship is characterized by meticulous archival research and innovative theoretical approaches that bridge historical, legal, and cultural studies perspectives. He has made significant contributions to understanding how law functioned as an instrument of statecraft in premodern Korea, particularly examining the relationship between legal theory and practice, and how social status influenced legal outcomes. His publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from early work on peasant rebellions to increasingly sophisticated analyses of legal and administrative systems. The most recent fifteen years of his scholarship show a pronounced focus on legal history, with particular attention to how Confucian ideology shaped legal development and implementation. His articles reveal expertise in analyzing primary sources in Korean, Chinese, and Swedish, reflecting his unique position as a European scholar deeply immersed in East Asian historical materials. Dr. Karlsson has supervised numerous doctoral students working on Korean history topics, including: Lee H. - "The effect of the genre-based approach on KFL advanced learners' writing and reading" Jang H.J. - "Exploring the Development of Intercultural Competence of University Students Majoring in Korean" Kilkelly P. - "Mainstream culture and the inculturation of Catholicism in late Chosŏn Korea" Choi Y.-C. - "A History of Protestant theory of liberty in Korea, 1886-1917" Jin S.P. - "Korean neutralisation attempts (1882-1907): retracing the struggle for survival and imperial intrigues" Verdier-Shin M.-L. - "Contextualised mission: the South Korean evangelical response to the humanitarian crisis in North Korea (1995-2012)" Song S.K. - "Intellectuals and the state: the resilience and decline of Neo-Confucianism as state ideology in Joseon Korea" At SOAS, Dr. Karlsson teaches courses on Korean history, contemporary Korean culture and society, and Chinese characters (Hanja) as they are used in Korean. His teaching reflects his deep engagement with both historical and contemporary aspects of Korean studies, providing students with comprehensive perspectives on Korean civilization. He also maintains a significant profile as a literary translator, having translated Korean novels into Swedish for 25 years, including recent works by Han Kang, the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate.
Malichenko Vladislav Sergeevich serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Department of Digital and Biolaw at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow, where he began working in 2023. With a unique dual background in law and medicine, he brings distinctive interdisciplinary expertise to his academic position. His educational foundation includes: Candidate of Law (2015) Jurisprudence degree from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (2012) General Medicine degree from First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov (2012) Global Health Diplomacy training from The Graduate Institute (Geneva, 2014) Advanced training in GR management from RANEPA (2017) INSEAD Business Excellence Executive Program (2022) Dr. Malichenko's research focuses on the critical intersection of legal frameworks and healthcare systems. His primary areas of scholarly interest include international law, international human rights law, international health law, and global security. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how legal structures can address emerging challenges in healthcare, particularly regarding bioethics, medical technology regulation, and healthcare access during emergencies. Recent work has increasingly emphasized the legal implications of artificial intelligence in medicine, information security in pharmaceutical systems, and the impact of geopolitical factors on healthcare technology access. His scholarly output reveals a progression from foundational work on international health law to highly specialized studies addressing contemporary challenges in healthcare regulation. A significant portion of his recent publications examines the balance between public health needs and individual rights during crises, reflecting global concerns raised by recent pandemics and geopolitical tensions. Dr. Malichenko actively contributes to academic discourse through his teaching of courses on 'Legal regulation of healthcare and pharmaceutical activities' and 'Mentor Seminar on Law of the Pharmaceutical Biotech Industry' for Master's students in Jurisprudence. His research activities include significant projects on the organizational and legal aspects of implementing AI and digital technologies in medical care systems, as evidenced by his participation in May 2024 events and publications examining AI applications in healthcare.
Andrea Appolloni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata. His academic career focuses on Management with emphasis on Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Digital Transformation , and Circular Economy . His research explores the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, particularly through topics like AI in Logistics , Green Procurement , and Policy Optimization . Publications span both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies in China, Italy, and Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental impact and organizational performance. Recent work includes digital twin applications for human-AI collaboration, blockchain integration in sustainable supply chains, and analyzing barriers to circular economy adoption. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) demonstrate a trend toward combining Artificial Intelligence , Operations Management , and Environmental Governance .
Julienne Senyard is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's Department of Management, affiliated with the Griffith Business School and the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing. She holds roles such as Program Outcomes Director for Griffith Business School and has over two decades of academic and entrepreneurial experience. She earned a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Queensland University of Technology (2015), with earlier degrees in Business Communication/Marketing and Arts from QUT and Griffith. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, resourcefulness, and social impact, including refugee entrepreneurship and circular economy initiatives. Recent projects include evaluating waste management in First Nations communities and exploring AI's role in entrepreneurship education. Dr. Senyard has secured over $1.5M in research funding, including grants from the Queensland Government and Australian Research Council. Notable awards include the 2024 Vice Chancellor’s Innovation Engagement Award and Senior Fellow status from the Higher Education Academy. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses like Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (2043IBA) and postgraduate leadership modules. She supervises doctoral research on topics like social ventures, humanitarian integration, and agri-food systems. Her work emphasizes culturally grounded policy pathways and community-led solutions in circular economy frameworks.
Bartosz Zalewski is a Polish legal historian and Roman law expert currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Department of Political-Legal Doctrines and Roman Law, Institute of Legal Sciences, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He completed his law studies at the same faculty in 2014 with distinction, earned attorney-at-law qualifications in 2018, and received his PhD in 2020 with highest honors for his dissertation Humanitas in the Legislation of Constantine the Great , which was honored in the Polish Society for Legal History Competition (2020-2022). Member of Scientific Thomistic Society Representative of junior staff at UMCS Institute of Legal Studies Active in legal NGO collaborations His research focuses on Roman criminal law reception in medieval and modern European law, Christian influence on Roman jurisprudence , and St. Thomas Aquinas' legal philosophy . Teaching includes Roman Law, Latin legal terminology, and specialized lectures on Roman economic institutions and European legal foundations. Current projects explore Roman law's impact on early modern public international law concepts. Scientific achievements include 20 publications, with 2024 articles analyzing: Retributive punishment in Roman kingship St. Isidore's natural law theories Medieval glossators' maritime law interpretations He has contributed to understanding how Roman legal institutions evolved through accusatorial procedure transformations and insanity exemption jurisprudence in medieval Sicilian and canon law. The 2016 Leksykon tradycji rzymskiego prawa prywatnego dictionary entries reflect his expertise in foundational Roman legal concepts.
Peter van Dam is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Amsterdam , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities . His work bridges Dutch History and global themes like Fair Trade , Environmental Ethics , and Postcolonial Globalization . Research Interests : Dutch history; entanglement of environmental, religious, and economic ethics; sustainable consumption debates; fair trade movements; and the evolution of consumer society. Publications : Over 25 articles and books focusing on 20th-century Dutch and Low Countries history, with recent works (2021–2025) analyzing sustainability, fair trade ethics, and consumer activism. Contact : phvandam@uva.nl | LinkedIn | BlueSky
Duncan Koerber is an Associate Professor at Brock University’s Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film. He holds a PhD from York University and Ryerson University, an MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario, and a BA in English, Professional Writing, and Political Science from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on crisis communication theory, writing pedagogy, and media/journalism history. He teaches courses on business communication, public relations, and crisis communication. Education: PhD, Communication & Culture, York University and Ryerson University MA, Journalism, University of Western Ontario BA, English, Professional Writing & Political Science, University of Toronto Research Interests: His work examines how media shape political identities (e.g., early Canadian newspapers’ role in party formation), modern crisis communication in social media, and writing pedagogy. He investigates why social media crises are so damaging to organizations and explores historical media’s role in political discourse. Recent projects include analyzing municipal pandemic communication and sports crisis management. Publications: Koerber authored Crisis Communication in Canada (2017, UTP) and co-edited a 2020 Canadian Journal of Communication special issue on crisis theory. His research appears in top journals like Public Relations Review and Journal of Canadian Studies . Teaching & Advocacy: He emphasizes practical writing skills for professional contexts. Courses include business communication strategies and crisis management frameworks for organizations facing reputational threats. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab, but collaborates with Brock’s Communication Research Group on interdisciplinary projects.
Esra Agca Aktunc serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), teaching core courses including Introduction to ISE, Production and Operations Management, Facilities Design, Operations Research Methods, and Engineering Data Analytics across undergraduate and graduate programs. Her educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2013) M.Sc. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2011) B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University (2008) Dr. Agca Aktunc's research integrates optimization, simulation, and data analytics across disaster management, healthcare systems, and energy systems . Her work addresses critical challenges including hospital evacuation logistics, pandemic impacts on energy infrastructure, and natural gas management under uncertainty, employing advanced analytical methods to solve resource-constrained real-world problems in dynamic environments. Publication analysis reveals a strategic research evolution: early work (2013-2019) focused on disaster response logistics and healthcare operations, while recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate increased specialization in energy systems, particularly electricity and natural gas demand forecasting during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. This progression highlights her adaptive application of operations research to emerging societal challenges. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Information regarding student advising and research grants was not included in the available materials, though her extensive teaching portfolio indicates significant educational contributions.
