جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lizhi Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Economy of Development
• Digital Economy
• Chinese Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lizhi Liu is an Assistant Professor at the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, and a faculty affiliate in the Department of Government. Her research lies at the intersection of political economy, digital economy, and Chinese politics, with a special focus on e-commerce development and institutional innovation in China. Her research interests include: Political economy of development Digital economy and platform governance Chinese politics and authoritarian resilience Rural development through digital inclusion Private provision of law and institutional evolution Data politics and global digital governance Lizhi Liu's recent publications explore the transformative role of e-commerce in China, analyzing how digital platforms catalyze economic growth, reshape legal institutions, and reconfigure state-society relations. Her work combines rigorous empirical methods with deep contextual understanding of Chinese political economy, often drawing on large-scale data from customs, e-commerce platforms, and national surveys. A recurring theme is how market actors and digital technologies generate institutional change even under authoritarian rule. Her research has been published in leading journals such as the American Economic Review: Insights and Minnesota Law Review , and addresses critical questions about development, governance, and technology. Scientific awards: 2019 Best Dissertation Award in the area of Information Technology and Politics, American Political Science Association (APSA) Liu is currently working on a book manuscript investigating the political economy of e-commerce in China, an earlier draft of which won the APSA award. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as an assistant professor suggests she mentors students in political economy and related fields. She is affiliated with both business and government departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Lizhi Liu's research contributes to understanding how digital technologies are reshaping economic and political institutions in non-democratic contexts, with broader implications for development theory and global digital governance.

Lee S Friedmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Injury Prevention
• Occupational Health
• Violence Prevention
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Lee S Friedman, PhD , is a Research Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research is centered on three principal areas: injury prevention in the workplace, violence across the lifespan, and the role of conflicts of interest in public health research. He employs advanced methodologies, specializing in the analysis of large population-based datasets, longitudinal cohorts, and data linkage from multi-center projects. His work on injury prevention uniquely integrates risk factors from the environment, home/community, and workplace, recognizing their interconnected impact. His current research projects, funded by NIOSH-CDC, focus on improving workplace hazard reporting for precarious workers, identifying risk factors for civilian injuries during law enforcement contact, understanding the health needs of people experiencing homelessness, and examining the opioid epidemic's impact on high-risk groups. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend in applying epidemiological methods to pressing public health crises. Key themes include the opioid epidemic's disparities and trends, the health and safety of vulnerable workers (e.g., coal miners, farmworkers, rideshare drivers), the intersection of community violence and public health, and the refinement of surveillance systems for occupational and environmental diseases. Dr. Friedman is the Principal Investigator of the Illinois Occupational Surveillance Program, a significant NIOSH-CDC grant, highlighting his leadership in federally funded research. His research team actively investigates a broad range of issues, including occupational injury prevention and surveillance, the long-term impact of injuries on both documented and undocumented workers, the role of social support in preventing elder neglect, and the influence of financial conflicts of interest on research in environmental and occupational health.

Darius Whelanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Health Law
• Electronic Legal Resources
• E Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Darius Whelan is a Senior Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), where he serves as Director of the LLB programme. He holds a BCL from University College Dublin, an LL.M. in 'The Comparative Method and Law Reform', and a Ph.D. in 'Criminal Procedure and Mental Health' from Trinity College Dublin. His academic career spans over three decades, with roles at UCC since 1997, including Senior Lecturer since 2013. His research focuses on Mental Health Law, Employment Law, and Internet Regulation. Notable works include Mental Health Law and Practice: Civil and Criminal Aspects (2009) and contributions to the Mental Health Act, 2001 Toolkit (2022). He co-founded UCC's IT Law Clinic and is President of the Irish Mental Health Lawyers Association. Key grants include the Irish Research Council-funded 'Improving Human Rights for People with Mental Health Difficulties' (2021–2022) and a 2002 project on Employment Equality Law. Awards include Supreme Court citations for his research and UCC's President's Award for Innovative Teaching. Whelan has advised on mental health law reforms, participated in over 40 conferences, and collaborated with international organizations like Creative Commons. His teaching interests extend to Cybercrime, Copyright Law, and Digital Learning. He supervises Ph.D. students in areas like AI and Law, Employment Law in the Digital Age, and Human Rights in Mental Health. Labs/Teams: Director of UCC's IT Law Clinic; Board member of Sample Studios; Member of Creative Commons Ireland.

Michelle Donnellyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Child and Family Law
• Youth Justice
• Children's Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Michelle Donnelly is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Strathclyde, returning in 2021 after roles at the University of Stirling and earlier positions at Strathclyde. She specializes in socio-legal research on child and family law, focusing on compulsory state intervention in cases of child protection and youth justice. Her work emphasizes improving rights assurance and procedural fairness in legal processes affecting children and families. Donnelly holds a PhD from Strathclyde (2017) and a PgCert in Learning and Teaching (2019). Her research explores the Scottish children’s hearings system, joint referrals in youth justice, and safeguarders’ roles. Notable projects include the British Academy’s Childhood Policy Programme and an international comparative study on family intervention led by Viadrina University. She contributed to Strathclyde Cares, earning a team medal for supporting care-experienced students. Donnelly’s awards include teaching excellence nominations and recognition for equality initiatives. Her current projects address justice inequalities for children in conflict with the law and human rights in child welfare. She teaches family law, children’s rights, and legal research methods.

Naiomi Metallicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aboriginal Law
• Indigenous Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naiomi Metallic, an Associate Professor of Law at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law , is the Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy and Aboriginal Law Certificate Coordinator . A member of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, she focuses on advancing Indigenous self-determination through legal frameworks. Education: BA, Dalhousie University LLB, Dalhousie University LLL, University of Ottawa LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School PhD (in progress), University of Alberta Research Interests: Constitutional and administrative law in Indigenous contexts Equality and human rights law for Indigenous peoples Revitalization of Indigenous legal traditions Diversity in legal education and the judiciary Recent Publications (2022–2023): Focus on UNDRIP implementation, Mi’kmaq language and legal methods, and systemic racism in justice systems. These works emphasize practical applications of Indigenous law and policy reform. Scientific Awards: Chancellor's Chair in Aboriginal Law and Policy Service & Supervision: Co-chair of Dalhousie’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Committee and member of multiple Indigenous advisory boards. Supervises research in constitutional law, Indigenous governance, and Aboriginal law.

• Intercultural Communication
• Worldviews in Religious Education
• Social Justice in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruth Flanagan is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Exeter, where she serves as Programme Director for the Primary PGCE and Race Equality Resource Officer. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, the origin and evolution of worldviews, and social justice in education. University of Exeter - School of Education Research on Religious Education (RE) and worldviews Co-author of studies on legal profession access and mathematics pedagogy Her recent publications examine: Worldviews as pedagogical frameworks in primary education Ricoeurian narrative analysis of legal career barriers Collaborative learning in mathematics across cultural contexts Critique of deficit models in educational and legal access Flanagan's work emphasizes practical applications, including: Visual arts integration for sustainable development education Toolkits for primary RE instructors Policy recommendations for diversifying legal career narratives

Laurie Ciaramellaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Innovation Economics
• Intellectual Property
• Markets for Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurie Ciaramella is an Assistant Professor in Economics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Télécom Paris) and an Affiliated Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. She also serves as an adjunct Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and holds the ANR JCJC TaxIP grant as principal investigator. Her educational background includes a BSc in Economics from Université Paris Dauphine, an MSc in Economics of Markets and Organizations from Toulouse School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from MINES ParisTech. Her doctoral thesis, 'Trade and Relocation of Intellectual Property: Essays on the Markets for Patents,' was supervised by Yann Ménière and Catalina Martinez and earned recognition as a Best Dissertation Award Finalist at the Academy of Management. Ciaramella's research centers on the economics of innovation, with specific expertise in intellectual property systems, tax policy implications for innovation, markets for technology, and innovation financing. She employs advanced econometric methods to investigate how firms manage intellectual property assets, how taxation affects patent relocation decisions, and how geographical constraints impact technology markets. Her work demonstrates how patent boxes influence corporate tax strategies and how intellectual property can serve as loan collateral, particularly benefiting small and financially constrained firms. Her publications reveal consistent focus on European patent systems, international knowledge flows, and the intersection of tax policy with innovation strategies. Key trends show increasing empirical sophistication in analyzing firm-level patent data, with growing attention to policy implications for international tax coordination and innovation financing mechanisms. Best Dissertation Award Finalist, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Academy of Management (2018) Best PhD Paper (Bent Dalum) Award, DRUID 17 Academy (2017) Presentation at Rising Star Session, EARIE (2017) As principal investigator of the ANR JCJC TaxIP grant, Ciaramella leads significant research on taxation and intellectual property. Her research visits to Northwestern University's Searle Center and EPFL's College of Management demonstrate international scholarly engagement. Her work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy considerations, particularly regarding how tax regimes affect corporate innovation strategies and intellectual property management. Current projects include 'Intellectual Property as Loan Collateral,' investigating how firms use IP assets to secure financing. Ciaramella maintains active research collaborations with institutions including Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, CREST research center, and various European patent offices. Her methodological approach combines microeconomic analysis with legal and tax system insights to examine real-world innovation dynamics.

• Medical Law
• General Jurisprudence
• Evidence Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Law. As Deputy Head of Department and a core member of the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group, she bridges legal theory with medical and scientific disciplines. Active in interdisciplinary projects (2015-2020 VBE program, 2022-2025 ethics review system project) Supervises doctoral students in international law and medical law Teaches evidence assessment, medical law, and legal theory Her research examines: Ontological differences between legal and scientific reasoning Epistemic gaps in medical evidence for legal decisions Ad hominem arguments in expert witness evaluations Science-policy interfaces in healthcare regulation UN Sustainable Development Goals (Substance Classification, Law, Philosophy) Interdisciplinary collaboration between law, medicine, and social sciences Recent work focuses on EU health data frameworks, abortion law reforms, and reimagining ethics review systems. Her publications span 92 outputs across legal philosophy, medical law, and regulatory theory. Collaborations include: Harvard Medical School Carnegie-Mellon University Swedish National Board for Medical and Social Evaluation (SBU) Faculty of Medicine, Lund University Funding sources: Swedish Research Council Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Söderberg Foundations Crafoord Foundation Key activities: Mock trial participant (2025), public debates, and EU healthcare policy presentations.

Lynda Hallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jane Austen Studies
• 19th Century British Literature
• Literary Adaptations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lynda Hall is an Associate Professor of English at Chapman University in Orange, California, affiliated with the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences . She has taught at Chapman since 1980 (initially as an adjunct and full-time since 1995), specializing in Jane Austen and 19th Century British Literature . Her courses include Introduction to Fiction , Literature into Film , and Banned Books in the Freshman Foundations program. Education : B.A. and M.A. from Chapman University; Ph.D. from The Claremont Graduate University (2009). Dr. Hall’s research and pedagogy focus on literary adaptations , creative writing , and the cultural reception of Austen’s works . She has pioneered innovative teaching methods, such as assigning multimedia projects inspired by Austen’s novels, fostering student engagement through contemporary reinterpretations (e.g., text-message adaptations, pop-up books, screenplays). Her scholarly contributions include a monograph on gender and economics in Austen’s novels ( Women and "Value" in Jane Austen’s Novels , 2017), book reviews, and essays on topics like adaptation ethics , reader-response criticism , and the intersection of popular culture and literary analysis . She has published extensively in journals such as Persuasions and Texas Studies in Literature and Language . Scientific Awards : University award for teaching excellence (1997).

• Audiovisual Translation
• Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Subtitling for the Deaf
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvia Martínez Martínez is a Researcher in the Department of Philology and Translation at the University of Granada, specializing in German Philology with a PhD completed in 2015. Her academic work centers on accessibility in audiovisual translation, particularly subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing (SpS), and audio description across multilingual contexts. Her research interests include: Audiovisual Translation Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Subtitling for the Deaf Translation Technology German-Spanish Translation Audio Description Terminology Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends in AI-driven accessibility solutions, cross-linguistic corpus studies (German/Spanish/English), and innovative pedagogical applications. Key thematic clusters include sound translation in streaming/VOD platforms, gamification in STEM education, vitivinicultural terminology, and cultural adaptation in music translation, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach spanning translation technology, medical accessibility, and sociological studies. She has received the Premio Francisco Ayala (2012) for her contributions to translation studies, recognizing her work on accessibility frameworks and specialized translation methodologies. Dr. Martínez Martínez actively contributes to educational innovation through projects like DESAM (accessible museum resources) and OPERA (cultural accessibility), while her supervision of PhD candidates and development of didactic tools for audio description training underscore her commitment to advancing inclusive translation practices in academic and professional settings.

Leah Christensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legal Research and Writing
• Legal Reading
• Professional Responsibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leah Christensen serves as Professor of Legal Writing at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she joined the faculty in 2018 after teaching positions at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law, and University of Wisconsin School of Law. Her educational background includes a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (1995) and BA from the University of Chicago (1992). Her academic journey began with a clerkship for Justice William A. Bablitch of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, followed by legal practice in medical malpractice, environmental law, and public education law. Her research focuses on innovative legal pedagogy with special emphasis on neurodiverse learners, professional responsibility training, and evidence-based learning strategies for law students. Christensen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across 13 publications from 2006-2018, demonstrating evolving expertise in legal education psychology. Her work increasingly addresses learning differences in legal training while maintaining strong connections to professional ethics and practical lawyering skills, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical application in legal education reform. Among her distinctions: Professor of the Year (2006-2013) Lewis and Clark Award for Innovation (2013) Awards from Black Allied Law Students Association (BALSA) Awards from Women Law Students Association (WLSA) She has received research grants from the Legal Writing Institute and Association of Legal Writing Directors. Christensen actively contributes to legal education discourse through presentations at American Association of Law Schools (AALS), Legal Writing Institute, and Law School Admissions Council conferences. Her empirical research methodology, particularly regarding student learning patterns and editorial processes in legal scholarship, demonstrates rigorous academic approach to improving legal education outcomes.

Anna Wilbikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Fusion
• Intelligent Interaction
• Fuzzy Logic
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna Wilbik is a Professor in Data Fusion and Intelligent Interaction at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Maastricht University (The Netherlands). Her research bridges data understanding and human-machine synergy in complex systems, focusing on multi-criteria decision making, explainable AI, and data fusion techniques. PhD in Computer Science (with honors), Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Science (2010) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Missouri (2011) Stanford University TOP500 Innovators Program Alumnus Research Pillars: Intelligent human-machine interaction for joint decision making Data fusion methods for heterogeneous data integration Contextualized multi-criteria decision frameworks Fuzzy logic and linguistic summaries for explainability Federated learning systems Article Trends: Recent work focuses on intuitionistic fuzzy sets for knowledge-intensive processes, federated learning with uncertainty handling, and linguistic summarization techniques for interpretable AI. She actively explores explainability , collaborative business models , and driver behavior analysis through attention-based models. Professional Leadership: Vice-chair of IEEE Fuzzy Systems Technical Committee Organizer of IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (2024)

Matei Candeaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Anthropology
• Ethics
• Political Anthropology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Matei Candea is a social anthropologist at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology and King's College . His research explores ethics, epistemology, materiality, and political subjectivity , with regional focus on Europe and the Mediterranean . He leads the ERC-funded Risking Speech project , analyzing debates over freedom of speech in Europe, and has conducted fieldwork on Corsica, human-animal relations, and anthropological comparison. Current research on European free speech debates Methodological interest in comparative anthropology Teaching roles in undergraduate and postgraduate programs Matei's recent publications cluster around free speech and comparative reasoning , including works on metapragmatic struggles , liberal speech frameworks , and ethical imaginaries . His scholarship bridges political anthropology and philosophical inquiry , with theoretical engagements on Bourdieu, Michel Serres, and the ethics of description. The Risking Speech project's findings inform his analysis of speech regulation and political subjectivity in contemporary Europe.

Karen Tokarzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dispute Resolution
• Civil Rights
• Mediation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen Tokarz is Professor of Law and inaugural Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law and Policy at Washington University School of Law, where she has served since 1987. She directs the Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Program and Community Justice & Mediation Clinic, and serves as faculty advisor for the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy, Public Interest Law & Policy Speaker Series, and student organizations including OUTLaw and American Constitution Society. Her educational background includes: B.A. in Social and Behavioral Science from Webster University (1970) J.D. from Saint Louis University (1976) LL.M. from University of California, Berkeley (1985) Professor Tokarz's research centers on dispute resolution, civil rights, and clinical legal education, with specific expertise in mediation theory, women's legal history, and housing justice. Her work integrates social justice principles with practical legal solutions, particularly in eviction prevention and community mediation systems. She pioneered programs connecting legal education with real-world housing disputes through court-annexed mediation services. Her recent publications (2020-2021) demonstrate urgent engagement with pandemic-era housing instability, analyzing mediation's role in eviction crises while examining historical contributions of women lawyers to legal practice. This scholarship bridges housing policy, gender studies, and dispute resolution theory, reflecting her career-long commitment to accessible justice systems. Her major awards include: Best Lawyers in America (Mediation, 2010-present) International Academy of Mediators Distinguished Fellow (2019) Washington University Distinguished Faculty Award (2005) Multiple community service awards from Missouri legal organizations Professor Tokarz has placed over 200 students internationally through the Global Public Interest Law Fellows Program and secured $1.4 million in 2021 for eviction mediation services. She serves on the Missouri Supreme Court Commission on Racial & Ethnic Fairness and previously advised the Ferguson Commission on Municipal Courts. She founded the St. Louis Mediation Project (www.stlmediationproject.org), which provides free housing dispute resolution for 1,500+ households annually through law student mediators and community partnerships. The project operates within the Community Justice & Mediation Clinic framework, combining clinical education with direct community service in St. Louis Housing Courts.

• Intellectual Property Law
• International Intellectual Property Regimes
• TRIPS Agreement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Rochelle C Dreyfuss of the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law, is a leading scholar in intellectual property law with a focus on international dimensions of patenting, trade secrets, and access to medicines. Her work bridges legal theory with practical implications for global innovation policy. Key research areas: TRIPS Agreement implementation Genetic material patenting Transnational IP dispute resolution Business method patent economics Trade secrecy and national security Global health policy impacts Her recent publications examine: Post-Brexit IP frameworks (2018) Experimental use defense in biotech (2017) Specialized patent adjudication (2017) Max Planck IP principles (2013) DNA patenting ethics (2013) Contact: Squire Law Library , Cambridge CB3 9DZ