Dr. Asa McKercher is the Steven K. Hudson Research Chair in Canada-US Relations and Associate Professor in Public Policy and Governance at St. Francis Xavier University. A Cambridge-educated scholar, he previously taught at Queen’s University, McMaster University, and the Royal Military College of Canada. He serves as editor-in-chief of the International Journal and holds senior fellowships at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History and Queen’s Centre for International and Defence Policy. His research specializes in: Historical and contemporary Canada-US relations Canadian and American foreign policy formulation Cold War diplomacy and security dynamics North American political culture and extremism Transnational racial justice movements Cultural diplomacy and soft power strategies McKercher's publications demonstrate consistent focus on 20th-century diplomatic history, with recurring analysis of Cold War alliances, prime ministerial leadership, human rights diplomacy, and Canada's mediation role in international conflicts. Recent work increasingly examines right-wing movements and the evolution of US global credibility.
Antoine Malezieux serves as an Associate Professor in the Marketing Management department at Burgundy School of Business (BSB), where his research bridges experimental economics and organizational behavior. His work investigates decision-making under inequality, tax compliance dynamics, and public goods provision through controlled laboratory and field experiments. His research interests span: Experimental analysis of tax evasion games and Laffer curve phenomena Impact of wealth inequality on public good contributions Behavioral responses to transparency and punishment mechanisms Organizational transformation during crises like pandemics Discrimination patterns in social and entertainment contexts Methodological innovations in common pool resource games Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent application of experimental methods to public finance questions, with recent work in Journal of Business Ethics examining cooperation under inequality and tax compliance. His meta-analysis of 40 years of tax evasion games demonstrates methodological rigor, while pandemic-related studies explore altered risk preferences. Key thematic threads include the interplay between cultural factors and fiscal behavior, and strategic decision-making in high-stakes environments like reality television. Malezieux actively disseminates findings through academic seminars (including Paris School of Business) and conferences like the French Association of Experimental Economics (ASFEE). His collaborations with researchers such as Jacquemet, Luchini, and Spiegelman highlight interdisciplinary approaches to economic behavior.
Özlem DEMİRKIRAN serves as a Lecturer in the Department of International Relations within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Her research focuses on Russian foreign policy and Northeast Asian geopolitics, with significant contributions to security studies and international conflict analysis. Her academic qualifications include: Licence in International Relations from EGE UNIVERSITY (2001) Master's degree in International Relations (with thesis) from SULEYMAN DEMIREL UNIVERSITY (2005) Doctorate in International Relations from ANKARA UNIVERSITY (2015) DEMİRKIRAN's scholarly work centers on contemporary security challenges, particularly hybrid warfare in Ukraine, US-China power dynamics in the South China Sea, and migration policy through liberal security frameworks. She frequently examines decision-making processes in Turkish foreign policy using pallyheuristic theory, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world geopolitical crises. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory toward current geopolitical flashpoints, with 5 of her 7 most recent articles (2023-2024) analyzing the Russia-Ukraine war and US-China rivalry. This demonstrates growing scholarly engagement with urgent security dilemmas while maintaining methodological rigor through theoretical frameworks like pallyheuristics. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and Grants: No information available regarding student supervision or research funding. Her Google Scholar profile indicates an H-index of 6 with 118 total citations, suggesting moderate but growing academic influence in her specialized fields.
Igor Kostić is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Plant, Soil and Nano Systems, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade. Holding a Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, he has served at the institute since 2012, progressing from Researcher Trainee to his current role. His work integrates plant physiology, soil science, and agricultural chemistry to address crop nutrition and pest management challenges. Education Postdoctoral studies in plant nutrition (2017-present), Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade; mentor: Miroslav Nikolić. PhD in Agricultural Science, module Phytomedicine (2011-2016), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade; mentor: Olivera Petrović-Obradović. Graduate Engineer in Agronomy (2006-2011), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade. Dr. Kostić specializes in physiological and molecular mechanisms of plant nutrition, with particular focus on silicon's role, mineral fertilizer development, precision viticulture, and plant-derived pest control solutions. His technical expertise includes ICP-OES, CHNS analysis, and UV-Vis spectroscopy for comprehensive soil, plant, and fertilizer assessment. This multidisciplinary approach supports sustainable agricultural practices through molecular and physiological insights. His publication record (2013-2020) demonstrates consistent focus on eco-friendly pest management, featuring studies on essential oils from thyme, tansy, and related plants against bean weevil and gypsy moth, alongside mineral-based solutions like alumina powders. These works integrate entomology, plant physiology, and agricultural chemistry to develop non-toxic crop protection strategies targeting oxidative stress mechanisms and behavioral deterrence. Scientific Awards No major scientific awards or fellowships were documented in available sources. Dr. Kostić has mentored doctoral research, including supervision of a dissertation on essential oil effects against bean weevil. He contributed to the national project 'Mineral stress and plant adaptations on marginal agricultural lands' (OI-173028, 2011-2019), funded by Serbia's Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for the journal 'Agronomy for Sustainable Development'. Operating within the Plant Nutrition Laboratory at IMSI, he provides analytical services for soil and plant samples. His collaborative network includes researchers from multiple University of Belgrade departments, focusing on innovative solutions for plant nutrition, viticulture challenges like ESCA syndrome, and sustainable pest control in agriculture.
Wael Anwar Abdel Aziz Soliman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Agder (Norway). His research focuses on cybersecurity , technology adoption/discontinuance , and behavioral aspects of information systems . Email: wael.soliman@uia.no Office: H1008, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand, Norway Phone: +47 38142756 Dr. Soliman’s recent work examines: Neutralization techniques in behavioral cybersecurity Generative AI applications for threat intelligence Organizational tensions in cybersecurity incident response Skill erosion dynamics in cognitive automation systems Critique of disinformation platforms and ethical justifications His research bridges technical and human-centric cybersecurity domains, emphasizing the role of metaphors , discourse , and organizational contradictions . He contributes to leading journals like Information Systems Journal and Journal of Information Technology .
Mahesh Shankar is an Associate Professor and Director of the International Affairs Program at Skidmore College . He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from McGill University, an M.A. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a B.A. (Honours) in English from Delhi University. Specializes in Asian international affairs and political economy Analyzes Sino-Indian security dynamics and global order implications Published extensively on territorial conflicts and nuclear deterrence His research focuses on reputational foundations of foreign policy , strategic competition in Asia, and the impact of globalization on regional conflicts. Recent publications examine the evolution of China-India border disputes and nuclear doctrines in South Asia. Key trends in his scholarship include: Historical analysis of territorial conflicts Strategic culture in bilateral rivalries Global governance adaptation to emerging powers Security implications of economic interdependence His academic contributions have been recognized through publications in leading journals like India Review and Survival , though specific awards aren't listed in available materials. He teaches foundational courses including Research Methods in International Affairs and Asian International Affairs .
Jennifer Parker is an Adjunct Professor in Naval Studies at the University of New South Wales , alongside roles as a Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute and the Nancy Bentley Associate Fellow in Indo-Pacific Maritime Affairs at the Council on Geostrategy. With over 20 years in the Royal Australian Navy as a Principal Warfare Officer, her expertise spans maritime security , maritime law , uncrewed capabilities , and defence strategy . Education: Master of Arts in Strategy and Security, University of New South Wales Master of Laws, Australian National University Admitted to the ACT Supreme Court Research Interests focus on maritime security and law , force design , and uncrewed naval technologies . Her recent publications address AUKUS , Taiwan conflict scenarios , nuclear submarine programs , and Indo-Pacific maritime dynamics , highlighting her specialization in strategic deterrence and naval logistics .
Sari Aaltonen is a Docent of Exercise Epidemiology and Senior Researcher at the University of Helsinki 's Clinicum and Finnish Institute of Molecular Medicine . With over a decade of research activity, she specializes in Exercise Epidemiology , Public Health , and Genetic Epidemiology , focusing on longitudinal twin studies and behavioral genetics. Active in the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research as a supervisor Recipient of the Year's Sports Medicine Research 2019 award Her research explores: Environmental and genetic influences on physical activity and alcohol consumption Longitudinal twin cohort studies tracking health behaviors Public health implications of urban design and midlife risk factors Key collaborators include institutions like NIH , Rutgers University , and University of Helsinki research units. Scientific Awards: Year's Sports Medicine Research (2019) Her 2022–2025 projects examine: Gene-environment interactions in weight gain Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in population cohorts Urban environment effects on physical activity
Giacomo Pailli serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Palermo, specializing in civil procedure and consumer law. His academic activities are centered at Via Maqueda 172 with regular office hours held Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 via TEAMS or in-person. Research focuses on evolving civil litigation frameworks across three interconnected domains: technological integration in judicial systems (evidentiary digitalization, AI-assisted dispute resolution), transnational consumer protection mechanisms (cross-border redress, EU regulatory harmonization), and constitutional dimensions of collective redress. His work critically examines the tension between traditional Italian legal culture and global class action paradigms , particularly regarding mass tort litigation and arbitration. Publication analysis reveals consistent engagement with procedural innovation since 2012, shifting from foundational studies on Cappelletti's constitutional legacy toward urgent digital-age challenges in evidence management and global deterrence systems. Key trends include the declining US hegemony in transnational dispute resolution and emerging European models for collective redress . Professional engagement includes active participation in national legal discourse through specialized conferences and scholarly reviews, though no formal awards or major grants are documented in available sources. Teaching responsibilities encompass jurisprudence instruction with structured student consultation protocols, utilizing both physical and virtual office hour formats to accommodate graduate legal education demands.
Dr John McCardle is a Chartered Engineer and Senior Lecturer in Product Design Technology at Loughborough University's School of Design and Creative Arts. With over 30 years of experience spanning industrial engineering, AI research, and academic leadership, he pioneered neural network applications in welding diagnostics before shifting focus to biomimicry and transdisciplinary design education. His career includes a patented collaboration with Motorola and European research coordination. McCardle's educational trajectory features: Control Engineering apprenticeship with the UK Ministry of Defence BSc in Industrial Design from Brunel University (1991) PhD in Artificial Intelligence & Automatic Control Systems (1997) His research integrates artificial intelligence with ecological design principles, examining biomimicry's role in sustainable innovation and metacognitive processes in design education. Recent work analyzes creativity barriers in global design projects while earlier studies developed neural network systems for real-time acoustic monitoring in industrial welding and machinery diagnostics. Analysis of his publication history reveals an evolution from industrial AI applications toward nature-inspired design methodologies. The 2014-2020 corpus demonstrates increasing emphasis on transdisciplinary education frameworks and biomimicry implementation, with consistent focus on creativity metrics and ecological systems thinking across both eras. Award highlights include: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2003) Joint Patent for Portable Adaptive Keypads with Motorola (2002) McCardle actively shapes design education through external examiner roles at UK universities and vocational qualification reviews for the QCA. His industry partnerships, particularly with Motorola, bridge academic research and commercial product development while his leadership in the Neural Applications Group and Centre for Neural Computing Applications established foundational AI-industry linkages. As a founding member of Loughborough's Neural Applications Group and former associate of the Centre for Neural Computing Applications, he cultivated cross-disciplinary research environments that connected engineering, biology, and design. His current work with the Institution of Engineering Designers extends this collaborative ethos into professional practice standards.
Jelena Subotic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on international relations theory, human rights, transitional justice, identity politics, and the Balkans. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007). Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007) Research Interests: Explores how political narratives shape foreign policy and transitional justice outcomes, particularly in post-conflict societies like the Western Balkans. Analyzes intersections between identity, memory, and international institutions. Recent work examines ontological security through sites like naval museums and architectural projects. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, including Hijacked Justice: Dealing with the Past in the Balkans (Cornell UP, 2009) which analyzes post-Yugoslav justice mechanisms. Active in policy commentary through CNN, BBC, and academic journals. Awards: No specific awards listed, though work has been widely cited in transitional justice discourse. Advising/Grants: Advises graduate students in IR and transitional justice. Conducts research funded by projects like RAPID: Collaborative on peace process legitimacy. Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative research networks on memory politics and Balkan studies.
Sharon K. Weiner is an Associate Professor at American University's School of International Service, specializing in the intersection of organizational politics and U.S. national security. Her primary research examines deterrence theory, nuclear weapons modernization, and civil-military relations, with significant policy engagement through government roles including White House Office of Management and Budget (2014-2017) and Carnegie Corporation of New York (2022-2024). She currently holds a visiting researcher position at Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security. Education: PhD, Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology MA, University of Lancaster (UK) BS/BA, Northeast Missouri State University Her research investigates the political dynamics of defense institutions, nuclear strategy, and crisis decision-making. Current projects include collaborative work on The Nuclear Biscuit – a virtual reality platform simulating nuclear crisis scenarios – with the University of Hamburg. Her scholarship consistently addresses institutional power structures in security governance and has evolved from Cold War-era nuclear expertise proliferation to contemporary debates on civilian-military authority. Publication analysis reveals three dominant themes: (1) Institutional politics of defense organizations, (2) Nuclear strategy and arms control, and (3) Civil-military relations in policy implementation. Recent work demonstrates intensified focus on deterrence ethics and command vulnerabilities in modern warfare contexts. Major Awards: Andrew Carnegie Fellowship (2018-2020) Louis Brownlow Award for contributions to public administration literature (2012) Nuclear Challenge Grant, MacArthur Foundation (2015-2016) Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellowship (2014-2015) William Crowell Award for Outstanding Teaching (2011) Dr. Weiner has secured competitive grants including Carnegie and MacArthur Foundation awards to support her research on nuclear security. She directs graduate-level courses on U.S. defense policy and nuclear politics, though specific advisees are unnamed. Her interdisciplinary collaborations extend to virtual reality development for security decision-making simulations at the University of Hamburg.
Jordan Siegel is a Professor of Strategy at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business , holding the Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellowship . He is also a Research Fellow at the William Davidson Institute and an Associate-in-Research at the Harvard Korea Institute of the Harvard Asia Center. Primary Affiliation: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Secondary Affiliations: William Davidson Institute, Harvard Asia Center Professor Siegel's research explores how firms leverage global institutions to overcome domestic governance weaknesses, how labor market institutions shape global strategies, and the cultural factors influencing foreign direct investment decisions. His work combines institutional theory with empirical analysis from extensive fieldwork in Latin America and East Asia. His recent publications analyze: Political strategies for corporate legitimacy in autocratic regimes Institutional borrowing and competitive advantage mechanisms Gender diversity impacts on multinational performance Cultural distance effects on investment patterns Methodological advancements in nonlinear model interpretation Scientific Awards: Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellowship Professor Siegel's work spans corporate governance, strategic management, and institutional economics, with significant contributions to understanding how firms navigate political risks and cultural differences. His research has been supported by grants related to international business studies and comparative institutional analysis.
Patrick Köllner is Vice President of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) and Director of the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies since 2011. He holds a Professorship in Political Science with a focus on Asia at the University of Hamburg. His career spans leadership roles in research programs on global orders, regional powers, and think tank development. Education: Diplom (University of Konstanz), MA (University of Essex), PhD (Humboldt University), Habilitation (Trier University) Research Interests: Comparative area studies, Indo-Pacific dynamics, small state agency, political systems in Australia/New Zealand, think tank analysis, China policy, and Asia-Pacific security Projects: HNC³ - Hamburg Network on Compliance with China (BMBF-funded) Engaging the Indo-Pacific: German/Korean perspectives (Korea Foundation) Recalibrating China Policy: Australia/New Zealand comparison (GIGA) Think Tanks in Asia development (GIGA) Publications: Focus on Indo-Pacific order, AUKUS pact critique, Pacific Island agency, and comparative area studies methodology Memberships: BISA, CrossArea executive board, Korea Europe Review editorial board, Hamburger Stiftung Asien-Brücke, DVPW, Springer editorial team Teaching: Courses on Australasian political systems, Indo-Pacific policy tracing, and East Asian politics Media: Regular contributor on China-West competition in Solomon Islands, APEC summit analysis, and small state roles in global affairs
James D. Wells is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His roles include leadership in theoretical physics and global security collaboration, particularly with European institutions. He holds positions such as Chair of the American Physical Society's Panel on Public Affairs (2014-2020) and has served as a staff member at CERN (2007-2013) and consultant to the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron. His research focuses on high-energy physics, origins problems in fundamental physics, and scientific cooperation with Europe on security issues like nuclear arms control and integrated deterrence. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Michigan, 1995), M.S. and B.S. in Physics (Brigham Young University). Research interests span theoretical particle physics, including gauge symmetries, dark matter, and model building, alongside applications in global security. Recent work includes projects at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on NATO-EU security and contributions to the International Linear Collider (ILC) vision. Awards include AAAS Fellowship (2019), Humboldt Award (2016), and Sloan Fellowship (2000-2004). Publications emphasize collider physics, supersymmetry, and security applications. His work bridges fundamental theory and practical policy, with a focus on international collaboration mechanisms.
