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Lyubov Zhyznomirska is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Saint Mary's University, specializing in European studies, migration governance, and democratization processes. She holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Alberta (2012), with a focus on EU migration cooperation with Eastern neighbors. Her current research examines the reception of war-displaced Ukrainians in Canada, the UK, and Germany. She has held a Jean Monnet Post-Doctoral Fellowship and is active in research networks such as the European Community Studies Association-Canada and the Migration Research Network. Teaching focuses on comparative politics, European Union politics, and migration studies. Recent SSHRC-funded projects include studies on Ukrainian refugee integration in Nova Scotia and the impact of temporary status on newcomer youth. Awards include the Jean Monnet Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2011-2012). Research interests include forced displacement, post-war societies, and EU-Ukraine-Russia dynamics. She co-edited The Routledge Handbook of the Politics of Migration in Europe (2019) and publishes in journals such as Comparative European Politics . Professional roles include Treasurer of ECSA-Canada (2021-2024) and President of the Atlantic Provinces Political Science Association (2022-2023).

• Forced Displacement
• Regional Migration Governance
• Irregular Migration
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Dr. Abel Chikanda is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Environment & Society at McMaster University. He holds a PhD in Geography from Western University and previously served as Assistant/Associate Professor at the University of Kansas. His research examines African immigrant integration, diaspora roles in development, and sustainable food systems in African cities. He is an active member of several international research networks including the Southern African Migration Programme and Hungry Cities Partnership. Research interests center on migration dynamics, food security challenges, urban sustainability, and diaspora engagement in development contexts. His work employs geographical perspectives to analyze South-South migration patterns and urban resilience strategies. Publications focus predominantly on migration patterns, refugee studies, and health geography, with regional specialization in Southern Africa. Recent articles examine pandemic impacts on informal cross-border trade and refugee entrepreneurship economies. Dr. Chikanda teaches courses including 'Human Geographies of Africa', 'Cities of the Developing World', and 'Migration and Global Development'.

• Migration
• Food Security
• Population Geography
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François Crépeau is a full Professor at McGill University’s Faculty of Law. He held the Hans and Tamar Oppenheimer Chair in Public International Law (2009–2022) and directed McGill’s Centre on Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (2015–2020). He served as UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants (2011–2017), conducting missions in over 20 countries and producing thematic reports on migration detention, EU border policies, climate change, and global migration governance. He currently chairs the KNOMAD Thematic Working Group on Migrant Rights and Integration. Crepeau holds degrees from McGill, Bordeaux, Paris II, and Paris I. Honors include Officer of the Order of Canada (2017), Officer of the Order of Quebec (2022), and a Doctorat Honoris Causa from Clermont-Auvergne (2018). He has held visiting professorships at Georgetown University, Université Catholique de Louvain, and others. His research focuses on migration governance, human rights, and legal pluralism. Recent articles address global migration compacts, migrant vulnerability in Canada, and refugee rights. Awards include the Trudeau Foundation Fellowship (2008–2011) and recognition from the Barreau du Québec. Crepeau’s work spans academic leadership, policy advocacy, and international diplomacy. He has directed research centers, advised governments, and contributed to over 50 authored/co-authored books and 200+ publications. Current projects emphasize multilateral approaches to migration and human rights protection.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• Migration Policy
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Amanda R. Cheong is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia , Faculty of Arts, Department of Sociology. Her research interrogates how legal status and documentation shape life chances, centering on stateless, undocumented, and refugee communities in Southeast Asia and North America. Education Ph.D. Sociology & Social Policy, Princeton University (2019) M.A. Sociology & Social Policy, Princeton University (2016) B.A. (Hons) Sociology, University of British Columbia (2012) Research Interests Dr. Cheong’s work sits at the intersection of migration studies, citizenship theory, statelessness, and socio-legal inquiry . Her ongoing book project, Vital Omissions: Citizenship, Statelessness, and the Politics of Civil Registration in Malaysia , combines ethnographic methods with critical theory to reveal how bureaucratic omission becomes a tool of ethnoracial exclusion and national boundary-making. Selected Scientific Awards & Fellowships American Sociological Association Award Association for Asian Studies Award United Nations Refugee Agency Award American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship International Union for the Scientific Study of Population Fellowship Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Grants Southeast Asia Research Group Grants Research Leadership & Affiliations Dr. Cheong holds leadership roles in several UBC centres: Executive committee member, UBC Centre for Migration Studies Faculty affiliate & advisory committee member, UBC Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Steering committee member, UBC Centre for Asian Canadian Research and Engagement She is actively recruiting MA and PhD students for thesis-based programs in Sociology and welcomes interdisciplinary collaborations and undergraduate research assistants.

• Migration
• Citizenship and Legal Status
• Statelessness
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Nathalie Mondain is an Associate Professor at the University of Montreal, specializing in sociological and anthropological studies. Her work focuses on demography, migration, family dynamics, and ethical research practices in Sub-Saharan Africa and diasporic contexts. Ph.D. in Demography (2004), University of Montreal DEA in Urban Planning and Development (1995), Université Paris VIII Her research explores: Marriage and reproductive health in Senegal Impact of migration on family structures Ethical challenges in fieldwork with vulnerable populations Social participation of immigrants in Quebec Recent publications analyze transnationalism, fertility control, and educational dynamics. She collaborates with institutions like LPED (IRD) and UASZ, conducting fieldwork in Senegal and Quebec.

• Demography
• Sociology
• International Development
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Simona Emilia Pruteanu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Wilfrid Laurier University. Her scholarly work focuses on contemporary francophone literature, particularly exploring biofiction, auctorial postures, and theories of memory and identity. She specializes in migrant and transmigrant writing in France and Quebec, with a strong emphasis on transcultural studies between Quebec and Latin America. Education: PhD in French Studies from Western University (2009) MA in French from Western University (2004) Research Interests Pruteanu’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of migration, cultural hybridity, and narrative innovation. She examines how authors construct authorial identities in biofiction, the role of fragmented writing in representing diasporic experiences, and the ethical dimensions of speculative fiction in addressing political issues. Her comparative analyses often bridge Quebec, France, and Latin American contexts. Publication Trends Her recent works (2020–2022) emphasize francophone speculative fiction’s engagement with political ethics, digital biofiction’s evolution, and migration narratives’ impact on citizenship discourses. Earlier publications (2015–2016) delve into transcultural mappings between North and South, trauma in European migration policies, and memory-language interplay in diasporic texts.

• Francophone Literature
• Migration Studies
• Memory and Identity
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Dr. Christiaan Beyers is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of International Development Studies at Trent University, Canada. He holds a B.A. from Trent University, an M.A. from York University, and a D.Phil. from the University of Sussex. His research focuses on citizenship, forced migration, transitional justice, and land struggles in South Africa, with additional expertise in migration patterns in the Andes and Bakhtinian philosophy. Dr. Beyers has published extensively on topics including land restitution in post-apartheid South Africa, migration crises in Latin America, and the interplay between memory and governance. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, examining how marginalized communities negotiate rights and identity in contested spaces. Notable contributions include analyses of the District Six Museum in Cape Town and collaborative research on the Venezuelan migratory crisis in Ecuador. He has co-edited works such as Let’s Face It: Writings and Artwork from PARC and contributed chapters to volumes exploring land reform, refugee policies, and transnational social work. His academic leadership includes editing the Q-Squared Working Papers series and maintaining active engagement with international development debates.

• Citizenship, rights and identity
• Forced migration
• Transitional justice
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Professor Ahmed Shafiqul Huque is a faculty member in the Political Science Department at McMaster University. His research focuses on public administration, public policy, development, South Asian government and politics, governance, and climate change. He has authored 13 books and numerous articles in top journals like Public Administration Review and Governance . Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science, University of Dhaka Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Manitoba Master of Arts in Public Administration, University of Dhaka PhD in Political Science, University of British Columbia Teaching: He teaches courses like Policy Analysis and Implementation (POLSCI 4PA3), Canadian Public Sector Management (CIVDEM 3Z03), and Public Sector Leadership (POLSCI 3FG3). Recent courses include Development and Public Policy (POLSCI 3LL3) and Honours Essay supervision. Research Interests: His work explores public policy implementation, administrative reforms in developing countries, governance challenges in South Asia, and the intersection of politics and bureaucracy. Key areas include Bangladesh's public service reforms, Hong Kong's governance models, and climate change governance frameworks. Consulting & Service: He has advised organizations like USAID, SIDA, and DANIDA. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Public Administration and Policy and Contributing Editor for the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Policy . Labs/Teams: Active in McMaster's Political Science research clusters, focusing on comparative public policy and South Asian studies. Collaborates with institutions in Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and East Asia on governance projects.

• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Development Studies
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Baran Fakhri is a Term Lecturer in Sociology at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and a PhD candidate in Sociology. Their research focuses on Afghan migrants' clandestine migration journeys through ethnographic exploration of borders, illegality, and labor experiences. They teach courses on sociology, social movements, and special topics in sociology. Education: PhD candidate (Sociology): Simon Fraser University MA (Anthropology): University of Tehran Research Interests: Baran's work examines 'irregular' migration, refuge/asylum systems, border violence, and the temporal dimensions of forced migration. They investigate how migrants navigate legal and spatial boundaries, with a focus on memory and refugee subjectivity. Teaching: Recent courses include Introduction to Sociology, Social Movements, and Special Topics in Sociology during Summer 2025, with Social Movements also offered in Fall 2025.

• 'Irregular' migration and labour
• Refuge and asylum
• Border violence
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Cathy Conrad is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University, Faculty of Arts. She holds an office in Burke 204B and can be reached at cconrad@smu.ca. Her research focuses on migration dynamics in West Africa, particularly involuntary immobility, containment development, and environmental migration. Since 2018, her work has shifted toward understanding how climate change and environmental shifts influence migration patterns and community perceptions. Current research includes a SSHRC-funded project (2021-22) titled "Women and children on the move: Irregular migration journeys from West Africa" , examining vulnerable populations' migration challenges. No specific awards or grants beyond this SSHRC project are listed. Her research interests bridge environmental science, sociology, and policy, with a geographic focus on West Africa. No formal advisees or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided text. Her academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to human mobility under environmental pressures.

• West African migration
• Environmental migration
• Involuntary Immobility
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Annalee Lepp is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria, specializing in Gender Studies. She holds a PhD in History from Queen's University (2001). Her research spans Canadian gender and legal history, focusing on marital breakdown and domestic violence in 19th- and early 20th-century Canada, as well as modern issues like trafficking in persons and transnational migration. She co-founded the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) Canada in 1996 and currently directs its operations, emphasizing human rights advocacy and collaborative research on irregular migration and sex workers' rights. Dr. Lepp has taught courses such as GNDR 201 (Gender, Food and Power), GNDR 302 (Sex Work, Trafficking and Human Rights), and advanced research seminars. She has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications and policy reports, including works on anti-trafficking campaigns, Olympic security’s impact on sex workers, and historical family structures. Her 2013 analysis of human trafficking during the Vancouver Olympics influenced Canadian policy discourse. Recipient of the 2012-13 Harry Hickman Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching, she is also a nominee for the 3M National Teaching Fellowship. Her awards reflect her commitment to both academic rigor and pedagogical innovation. Affiliations include leadership roles in GAATW Canada, the Women’s and Gender Studies et Recherches Féministes journal, and the Peers Victoria Resource Society.

• Canadian Gender History
• Family and Legal History
• Trafficking in Persons
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Dr. Idil Atak serves as Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Lincoln Alexander School of Law, specializing in migration law, refugee protection, and human rights. Her expertise encompasses irregular migration, securitization of migration policies, and international human rights frameworks, with significant contributions to global migration governance discourse through leadership roles including Director-at-Large for CARFMS and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Migration and Border Studies. Her academic foundation includes: LLD (Doctor of Laws) from Université de Montréal MA (Social Sciences) from University of Marmara BA (Public Administration and International Relations) from University of Bogazici Atak's research critically examines the intersection of security imperatives and human rights in migration governance, focusing on policy consequences like criminalization, externalization, and sanctuary city dynamics. Her interdisciplinary approach combines legal analysis with political science perspectives to address vulnerabilities of asylum seekers and undocumented migrants, particularly in Canadian urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus on Global Compact implementation, human trafficking data systems, and sanctuary policy efficacy, demonstrating consistent engagement with contemporary migration challenges through international collaborations. Her work consistently highlights tensions between state security measures and fundamental human rights protections. Key recognitions include: Ontario's Early Researcher Award (2019-2024) Université de Montréal's Best International Thesis Award (2012) She directs multiple SSHRC-funded projects examining migration securitization, sanctuary policies, and trafficking responses, while actively mentoring emerging scholars and shaping refugee studies through CARFMS leadership. Her research teams integrate legal scholars, policymakers, and community organizations to address complex migration challenges through evidence-based approaches.

• Migration Law
• Refugee Law
• Human Rights Law
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