Alexandra Lippman is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Pomona College , with a focus on cultural anthropology and sound ethnography . Her work bridges Latin America , Brazil , and media and technology to examine race , legal anthropology , and intellectual property . She founded the Sound Ethnography Project , co-runs the record label Discos Rolas , and hosts the radio show “Sound Study” on Dublab. Her research explores the culturalization and criminalization of sonic practices in Brazil and the commercialization of open access platforms like ResearchGate. Ph.D. and M.A. in Anthropology from University of California, Irvine B.A. in Anthropology from Bryn Mawr College Her scholarly work analyzes sonic sovereignty , alternative intellectual property frameworks, and the politics of academic metrics . She co-edited Gaming the Metrics (MIT Press, 2020), a volume critiquing academic misconduct in the digital age. Her ethnographic research in Brazil since 2008 underpins her manuscript The Power of Funk: Citizenship, Race, and Sonic Sovereignty in Rio de Janeiro . Lippman’s publications span sound studies , open access ethics , and cultural politics . Her creative work has been featured in The New York Times , L.A. Weekly , and The FADER . She advocates for non-market-based knowledge distribution through her research on platforms like SciELO in Brazil. Intel PhD Fellowship National Science Foundation grant DDIG 1058768 for research on Brazilian intellectual property She has no listed advisees. Her current projects include reimagining ethnographic attention through experimental media and collaborative scholarship.
Thomas Sambuc has served as an Honorary Professor (Adjunct Professor) at the Law Faculty since 2005, holding a part-time position while concurrently practicing law. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1980 and joined the Stuttgart-based firm Lichtenstein & Körner. His academic foundation includes an LL.M. from Yale Law School (1978-1979), a doctorate from the University of Konstanz (1976), and legal studies at the Free University of Berlin and University of Tübingen (1969-1974). His research specializes in intellectual property and competition law , with core expertise in: Trademark law (distinctiveness, product design) Unfair competition regulations Copyright adaptations for digital media Design protection frameworks His publications (2004-2019) predominantly analyze trademark conflicts, competition law enforcement, and copyright challenges in evolving markets. Key themes include EU regulatory compliance, brand protection strategies, and judicial interpretations of commercial statutes. Honors include leadership roles in professional associations: Honorary Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2017) Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2005) He maintains active membership in the GRUR , ECTA , INTA , and Juristische Gesellschaft Tübingen .
Robert A. Smith, Jr., JD, MBA, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Management and International Business at Southern Connecticut State University’s School of Business. He practices law in Connecticut and the Federal District Court, integrating over two decades of legal and business experience into his teaching. Education: Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Business Administration (MBA) Research Interests include employment law, data privacy, business ethics, and sustainability. His work explores intersections of legal compliance, workplace dynamics, and ethical governance. Recent Publications span AI regulation, gender in entrepreneurship, disaster management, and workplace ethics. Collaborations with colleagues like K. S. Badr and A. E. Wall highlight interdisciplinary approaches. Grants include funding for case book projects and employment law research. He presents at conferences such as the International Academy of Business Disciplines and American Society for Competitiveness.
Karin Sein is a Professor of Civil Law at the University of Tartu, School of Law, where she has served since 2016. She also holds the position of Acting Head of the Private Law Department. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Civil Law at the Institute of Private Law from 2009 to 2015, and has held various leadership roles including Deputy Head of the Institute of Private Law since 2011. Professor Sein earned her doctoral degree (dr iuris) from the University of Tartu in 2007, with her dissertation titled 'Foreseeability and the Purpose of the Obligation Theory as Grounds for Limitation of Damages in Contractual Relationships' supervised by Paul Varul. She completed her Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Freiburg, Germany in 1999, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Law from the University of Tartu in 1997. Her research focuses on civil law with particular expertise in contract law, consumer protection, digital law, and data protection. Professor Sein has chaired the Contract Law Working Group of the Council of Europe during Estonia's EU Presidency in 2017, where the group handled drafts of directives on digital content and consumer sales contracts. Her work bridges traditional civil law concepts with contemporary challenges in digital markets and consumer protection. Professor Sein's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on consumer credit regulation, debt collection practices, data protection in digital services, and the intersection of traditional civil law with emerging technologies. Her scholarship shows consistent engagement with European regulatory frameworks while maintaining a strong national perspective on Estonian law implementation. The Prize of Büchner Foundation, Germany, 1999 Professor Sein serves on multiple editorial boards including the European Review of Contract Law (since 2023), Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and E-Commerce Law (since 2017), and Juridica (since 2013). She is a member of the European Law Institute (since 2012) and represents Estonia in UNIDROIT (since 2010). Her administrative roles include serving as Deputy Head of the Institute of Private Law and coordinating private law research at the University of Tartu.
Christian Katzenbach is Professor of Media and Communication at the University of Bremen and Head of the Lab "Platform Governance, Media, and Technology". At the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), he is project lead researcher for the Research Program: The Evolving Digital Society. Previously, he was interim professor for communication policy and media economics at the Institute for Media and Communication Research at Freie Universität Berlin and chair of the Section Digital Communication of the German Communication Association. His educational background includes: Media and Communication Studies Philosophy Computer Science studied across institutions in Berlin, Madrid, and Potsdam. Professor Katzenbach's research focuses on the intersection of technology, communication, and governance. His primary areas of interest include the governance and regulation of digital platforms, discourses and governance of artificial intelligence, and the increasing role of data, algorithms, and digital infrastructures in organizing communication and social interactions. His work examines how technological systems shape and are shaped by social, political, and regulatory frameworks, with particular attention to the evolving structures of platform governance and AI policy. He approaches these topics from interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge communication studies, science and technology studies, and digital governance frameworks. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on platform governance, AI policy, and digital society issues. The research shows an evolution from examining foundational issues in platform governance toward more specific analyses of AI systems, content moderation mechanisms, and the regulatory challenges posed by algorithmic systems. There is a clear methodological diversity in his work, incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to understand the complex interplay between technology and society. His notable scientific achievements include: German Communication Association Best Dissertation Award (2016-2017) for his conceptual work on governance, technology, and communication Professor Katzenbach has secured significant research funding for multiple international projects. His current projects include "Shaping 21st Century AI – Controversies and Closure in Media, Policy, and Research" (2021-2024; ESRC, DFG, ANR, SSHRC), "Imaginaries of Artificial Intelligence: The Communicative Construction of AI in China, Germany and the US" (2021-2024; SNF, DFG), "Platform Governance and Copyright" (H2020) (2020-2022; H2020), and "Innovative Open Access in Small Sciences" (InnOAccess) (2019-2021; DFG). He has successfully led research initiatives funded by the German Research Foundation, the EU Framework Programme H2020, the German Ministry of Education and Research, and the Volkswagen Foundation. He leads the "Platform Governance, Media, and Technology" Lab at the University of Bremen and is actively building the "Platform Governance Archive" – a longitudinal corpus of platform policies. Additionally, he is a co-initiator of the open access journal Internet Policy Review and a PI of a research project on sustainable funding of scholar-led open access journals. He co-initiated a research network in the field of platform governance and was co-responsible for hosting the 2016 conference of the Association of Internet Researchers in Berlin – for the first time in Germany.
Adrian Gantenbein serves as a Lecturer and project manager at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Business School's Institute for Business and Regional Economics (IBR), specifically in the Management and Law department (IBR ML). Holding dual licentiate degrees in Law and Business Administration from the University of Bern, he combines academic rigor with 20+ years of legal practice at institutions including UBS AG and Bär & Karrer AG. His educational credentials include: University of Bern: Law (lic.iur.) University of Bern: Business Administration (lic.rer.pol.) Attorney and Notary of the Canton of Zug Corporate Banker Certificate Gantenbein's research centers on the intersection of legal frameworks and business operations, with primary expertise in Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, Banking Law, and Leasing. His work consistently addresses Swiss regulatory environments, particularly in public administration ethics (codes of conduct for cantons/municipalities) and financial compliance. Recent publications demonstrate deep engagement with practical legal applications in leasing structures, intellectual property, and SME risk management. Analysis of his 13 most recent publications (2000-2020) reveals three dominant thematic clusters: 1) Public sector governance (40% of works, focusing on cantonal/municipal ethics frameworks), 2) Commercial law applications (45%, emphasizing leasing and rental contracts), and 3) Compliance systems (15%, targeting SME risk management). His 2019-2020 output shows increased focus on municipal governance and updated leasing regulations. Professional engagements highlight significant project leadership including the SME Toolbox for ISO 16900, cantonal codes of conduct implementation, and the 'Masterplan Digital Culture in Teaching' initiative. His current role as UBS AG lawyer in Structured Finance directly informs his academic work on financial compliance and recovery mechanisms. He actively contributes to the Institute for Business and Regional Economics through project management and specialized teaching in Management & Law, bridging theoretical legal concepts with real-world banking and leasing practices.
Marc Stuhldreier serves as a Senior Lecturer in Business Law within Linköping University's Department of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI), specializing in IT law, data protection policy, intellectual property law, EU law, and human rights. His academic role bridges legal theory with technological applications through the Business Law (BRL) division. His research centers on the legal implications of data policy and technology infrastructure, notably through the ERC Advanced Grant-funded PASSIM project (2017-2022) examining patents as scientific information. This 22 million SEK initiative explored patents' role in scientific ecosystems, extending to global health contexts where intellectual property affects medicine access as highlighted in his October 2022 conference participation on pharmaceutical patents. Stuhldreier's recent publications reveal a dual focus: his 2023 Nordic Journal of Human Rights article develops ethical frameworks for resolving international norm conflicts, while his 2022 Journal of World Intellectual Property review analyzes IoT regulation challenges. These works demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary engagement with technology governance, human rights, and intellectual property systems. As an active member of Theme Q (Culture and Society), he collaborates with the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) on law-society intersections, particularly where economic frameworks influence cultural production. His current work continues to address evolving data governance challenges in digital environments through university-wide interdisciplinary networks.
Laura Tammenlehto is a Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law and Project Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland's Law School, part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. Her research focuses on intellectual property rights and criminal law, particularly copyright and trademark infringements, food fraud, and technological challenges in legal enforcement. She contributes to research groups in Commercial and Trade Law, and Civil Law. Research Interests: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) criminalization and enforcement Cybercrime and digital technology's legal implications Comparative analysis of Nordic and international legal systems Legal ethics and professional conduct Parole supervision and penal policy Key Projects: Translation and Interpreting in the Criminal Process (2025–2026) Artificial Intelligence's impact on criminal infringement analysis Grants & Advising: No student advisees listed. Active in research projects addressing digital and transnational legal challenges. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the Commercial and Trade Law Research Group and Civil Law Research Group.
M. R. Sauter is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland College of Information, specializing in the history and philosophy of technology. Their work examines intersections between high technology, finance, and social justice, with a focus on venture capital's role in shaping innovation ecosystems. They are the author of The Coming Swarm: DDoS Actions, Hacktivism, and Civil Disobedience on the Internet and Risk Capital: How High Finance Remade High Technology (under contract with University of Chicago Press). PhD in Communications Studies, McGill University (2020) Masters in Comparative Media Studies, MIT Research Fellowships: Berkman-Klein Center, New America Research Interests : Sauter investigates corporate influences on digital security and rights through projects on: Venture capital history and mythmaking Public-private partnerships in tech Surveillance capitalism Smart cities ethics Information justice frameworks Recent Publications explore venture capital policy evolution, algorithmic governance, and digital protest tactics across journals like The Atlantic , Journal of Communication , and New Media and Society .
Dr. Tat-How Teh is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), joining in August 2023. Previously, he held the same position at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen). His research focuses on platform economics, consumer search behavior, industrial organization, and applied microeconomic theory. He actively contributes to academic communities, co-organizing the NTU Economics Department Seminar Series and the Singapore Initiative on Digital Economics (SIDE) workshop. He serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Industrial Economics . His research explores topics such as platform competition, data governance, and regulatory frameworks in digital markets. Key areas include network interoperability, multihoming strategies, and quasi-property rights in data ecosystems. Teh’s work bridges theoretical microeconomics with practical policy implications, addressing challenges in modern digital economies. He maintains affiliations with both NTU and the Singapore Initiative on Digital Economics (SIDE), reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research and policy engagement. His email addresses are tathow.teh@ntu.edu.sg and tehtathow@gmail.com .
Mitchell Adams is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Swinburne Law School, part of the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University of Technology. He specializes in intellectual property law, legal technology, and legal design, with a focus on trademark law, designs law, and entertainment law. He earned a PhD in Law, a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from Monash University, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. His research explores the intersection of law and technology, including generative AI's role in legal practice, trademark registration systems, and legal protection of fictional characters. He has directed the Legal Tech and Design Clinics at Swinburne and secured over $500,000 in grants from organizations like IP Australia and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Notably, he produced 40 Floors Up , Australia's only law-themed board game. Adams has received prestigious awards, including the 2024 Pattishall Medal for Teaching Excellence (INTA), 2022 Australian Law Awards' Academic of the Year, and multiple teaching awards from Swinburne. He is admitted as an Australian Lawyer in Victoria and a registered Trade Marks Attorney. His teaching spans trademark law, patent law, designs law, and legal technology innovation. He supervises doctoral research and collaborates with industry partners on projects like AI's impact on legal practice and virtual design rights. His work bridges legal education, technology, and innovation, emphasizing experiential learning through tools like augmented reality.
Dr. Kenneth Barr is a Researcher at the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR) at the University of Glasgow, specializing in cultural industries with a focus on music and television. His current ESRC-funded project examines Public Service Media's evolving role and funding challenges in the digital era. Previously, he contributed to IPO research on music creators' earnings in streaming and AV sectors. His doctoral work (2016) explored Music Copyright in the Digital Age , funded by the Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Scholarship. Postdoctoral roles included a 2017-2020 EPSRC project analyzing transnational media influence in UK TV production. He collaborates across disciplines at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), addressing DCMS inquiries on PSM, music streaming economics, and CMA market studies. Research interests include digitalization's impact on cultural industries, copyright's role in creative decision-making, and marginalized creators' challenges. He teaches media management and music studies, and serves on SCCA EDI committees and the Copyright Evidence Wiki board. Key publications include works on music industry value chains, PSM infrastructure, and gaming market competition. His 2021 book Television Production in Transition analyzes digital challenges in TV sectors.
Bryan Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics (LSE). His work bridges philosophy of medicine, philosophy of science, and AI ethics, with a focus on evidence appraisal in healthcare, generative AI capabilities, and academic integrity in the AI age. He leads the International Research Network on Justice and Interest and has organized conferences such as 'Foundations of Quantum Theory' and 'Quantum Investigations.' Roberts' research critiques evidence hierarchies like the 'evidence pyramid,' explores AI's impact on education and ethics, and analyzes detection mechanisms for AI-generated content. He co-authored a systematic review of qualitative evidence tools with the EULAR working group and regularly publishes open-access articles on his blog, addressing topics from Socratic dialogues to AI's role in crossword puzzles. His academic leadership includes shaping LSE's MSc programs in philosophy of science and public policy. Roberts has advised on interdisciplinary projects, including the Lakatos Award conferences, and maintains active engagement with both academic and public audiences through lectures, interviews (e.g., with Michael Redhead and Talal Debs), and social media. His writing style blends rigorous analysis with accessible outreach, emphasizing critical thinking and the societal implications of scientific advancements.
Dr. Brendan Clift is a Lecturer in the School of Private & Commercial Law at UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Law & Justice. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD (University of Melbourne), LLM (University of Hong Kong), and dual bachelor's degrees (BA LLB, Macquarie University). His academic career spans teaching roles at the University of Melbourne, University of Hong Kong, and City University of Hong Kong. Before academia, Clift worked in legal publishing for over a decade, serving as Managing Editor at LexisNexis Australia, Publishing Director at LexisNexis Asia, and Editor of Hong Kong Lawyer . He also has media experience with Radio Television Hong Kong and the South China Morning Post , along with legal practice specializing in intellectual property. His research focuses on media law (defamation, free speech), Asian law (particularly Hong Kong's legal framework), torts, and intellectual property. His PhD thesis, Political Dissent, Law and Legitimacy in China's Hong Kong , underpins his work on authoritarian legalism and Hong Kong's evolving legal landscape. He co-authored Australian Media Law and edits the Media and Arts Law Review . Teaching includes torts, media law, intellectual property, and digital platform regulation. His recent media contributions address defamation reform, Hong Kong's national security laws, and legal challenges in Asia.
Antonio Negri is a Professor at The European Graduate School / EGS. He previously held academic positions at the University of Padua (Professor of State Theory, 1960s) and taught at Vincennes/Paris VIII and the Collège International de Philosophie. His work bridges political philosophy, sociology, and radical Marxist theory. A key figure in autonomist Marxism, he co-founded Potere Operaio (1969) and later Autonomia Operaia, advocating for decentralized worker autonomy. His collaboration with Michael Hardt produced seminal works like Empire (2000), Multitude (2004), and Assembly (2017), redefining globalization and resistance strategies. His theories emphasize the 'common' as a basis for global democracy and contest capitalist hegemony. Education: University of Padua (appointed professor in state theory) Research focuses on constituent power, anti-imperialism, and the multitude as a revolutionary subject. His activism led to imprisonment (1979-1983) for alleged state crimes, later commuted due to parliamentary immunity. Exiled in France, he returned to Italy in 1997 to serve his sentence. Despite his legal struggles, he remained prolific, publishing over 30 books and articles on revolutionary theory, postmodern politics, and social movements. His work critiques neoliberalism while proposing alternatives like democratic assembly-based governance. He co-founded Futur Anterieur , a journal merging Marxism and postmodernism. Though no formal students are listed, his ideas profoundly influenced global activist and academic circles. Grants or lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned in the texts.
