جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Britta van Beersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Legal Theory
• Bioethics
• Technology Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Britta van Beers is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding positions in Legal Theory and Legal History within the Faculty of Law, as well as affiliations with the Kooijmans Institute, Law & Technology, and Boundaries of Law. Her research focuses on intersections between law, emerging technologies, bioethics, and human rights. She has authored over 70 publications since 2015, addressing topics like CRISPR governance, surrogacy regulation, and legal personhood in the age of biotechnology. Awarded multiple grants and prizes (specifics unspecified) Supervised 2 PhD theses Edited volumes on personalized medicine ethics and symbolic legislation Her work critically examines technological innovations' impact on legal frameworks, particularly in genetics, artificial intelligence, and reproductive technologies. Recent projects include analyzing human germline modification dialogues and ethical challenges in accessing biobanks for forensic purposes. Key contributions include redefining legal personhood in the context of posthuman technologies and advocating for explicit goals in public dialogues about gene editing. She frequently engages with policymakers, as seen in her contributions to Dutch parliamentary discussions on embryo law reforms.

Toby Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crime Science
• Urban Analytics
• Spatial Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Toby Davies is an Associate Professor in Criminal Justice Data Analytics at the University of Leeds, School of Law. His work focuses on quantitative criminology, spatial analysis, and computational methods to inform crime prevention. He holds a Mathematics degree from the University of Oxford (2008) and a PhD from University College London (UCL), followed by postdoctoral research on the EPSRC-funded Crime, Policing and Citizenship project. Before joining Leeds in 2023, he was at UCL’s Department of Security & Crime Science. His research spans interdisciplinary topics including urban form and crime, crime modeling, social networks, and cybercrime. He has collaborated with police agencies (West Yorkshire, Thames Valley, West Midlands Police) and governmental bodies (UK Home Office, London Mayor’s Office). A strong advocate for Open Science, he co-founded JDI Open to promote open practices in crime science. His recent work emphasizes policy interventions like phasing out pointed kitchen knives to reduce knife crime, leveraging data-driven approaches. He publishes widely in criminology, physics, network science, and general science journals, and has guest-edited special issues. His applied research aims to bridge theory and practice, developing tools deployed operationally in policing. Current interests include financial crime dynamics, social contagion of crime, and street network configurations’ impact on crime patterns.

James Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Policy
• Devolution Studies
• Scottish Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Mitchell is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science . He holds a MA (Political Studies) from the University of Aberdeen and a D.Phil. (Oxford). His research focuses on British politics, devolution, public policy, territorial politics, and Scottish nationalism. He has supervised over 30 years of PhDs and Masters in public policy, devolution, and constitutional politics. Key research themes include fiscal accountability in Scotland, party membership surges post-referendum, and multi-level governance. Research Projects: ESRC-funded study on SNP and Scottish Greens’ post-referendum membership growth Investigation of fiscal devolution’s accountability gaps Analysis of Scotland’s constitutional questions and local governance Research Interests: Mitchell explores territorial politics, public service reform, and political behavior in sub-state governments. He has contributed to debates on Scottish independence, EU referendum impacts, and intergovernmental relations. Recent work includes studies on the SNP leadership contest (2023) and Holyrood’s fiscal structures. Grants & Awards: He has secured grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for projects on party membership and constitutional dynamics. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his work is widely cited in political science and public policy. Labs & Teams: He is part of the Territorial Politics Research Group and has collaborated on regional economic forecasting and governance studies. His work often bridges academia and policy, influencing debates on devolution and public finance.

Daniel J. Weitznerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Privacy
• Data Governance
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel J. Weitzner serves as Founding Director of the MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative (IPRI) and 3Com Founders Senior Research Scientist at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His work bridges technical research and public policy across critical domains including privacy frameworks, data accountability systems, cybersecurity risk assessment, and trustworthy AI governance, with significant influence on national and international policy development. Weitzner's research spans multiple interconnected domains: Privacy and Data Governance: Leading the MIT Future of Data Initiative to develop responsible data stewardship frameworks Cybersecurity Risk Measurement: Directing the SCRAM project for quantifiable security assessment methodologies Pandemic Response Technology: Co-leading the PACT project whose privacy-preserving contact tracing architecture directly informed the Apple-Google Exposure Notification system deployed globally Accountability Systems: Developing cryptographic techniques for Practical Accountability of Secret Processes Encryption Policy: Authoring the seminal "Keys Under Doormats" analysis of exceptional access risks Election Security: Conducting the influential security analysis of Voatz internet voting systems that prompted state-level policy changes As an academic mentor, Weitzner advises current graduate students Kevin Liao (EECS PhD/Harvard JD), Nicola Lawfard, Lisa Baer, and Chelsea Conard across MIT's Technology and Policy Program and EECS department. His alumni include Mike Specter (EECS PhD 2022, Georgia Tech faculty), Jonathan Frankle (EECS PhD 2023), and numerous practitioners shaping cybersecurity policy. He teaches foundational courses including "Foundations of Internet Policy" and the MIT-Georgetown joint course "Privacy Legislation Law and Technology". Weitzner directs the MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative as a cross-disciplinary hub connecting computer scientists, legal scholars, and policy experts. His leadership extends to major initiatives including the SCRAM cybersecurity project, the EU-US Privacy Bridges collaboration, and the National Academy of Sciences study committees on authentication technologies. His work consistently translates technical research into real-world policy frameworks through partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, and industry stakeholders.

Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Sociology
• Strategic Management
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivan is the Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he also co-founded the PhD Program in Economic Sociology. He holds a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and an MA and PhD in Sociology from the University of Chicago. His research bridges economic sociology and management, focusing on how social processes shape business dynamics and vice versa. Key themes include categorical structures in markets, legitimacy work, and the interplay between strategy and social identity. Notable contributions address elite cultural consumption, market entry authenticity, and partisan moral flexibility in politics. Zuckerman Sivan teaches competitive/technology strategy at the master’s and executive levels, alongside doctoral courses in 'Sociology of Strategy' and 'Identity and Action.' His work has been recognized with the ASA Award, reflecting his impact on sociological and business scholarship. Education: BA in Political Science, Columbia University MA and PhD in Sociology, University of Chicago Executive Education: Developing and Managing a Successful Technology Strategy (multiple dates) Recent research trends highlight his exploration of political misinformation, market legitimacy, and reciprocal behavior in groups. His publications span sociology, management, and interdisciplinary journals, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical managerial insights.

Michael Hutterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evidence Law
• Antitrust Law
• Business Torts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Hutter is a faculty member at Albany Law School, where he teaches Advanced Evidence, Antitrust, Business Torts, and related courses. He has been a member of the faculty since 1976 and is recognized as a leading expert in New York Evidence Law. A.B., Brown University J.D., Boston College Law School As a scholar, Professor Hutter focuses on Evidence Law , Antitrust , and Business Torts , with his work cited by multiple courts and legislators. His Google Scholar publications demonstrate expertise in judicial procedure, trade secrets, and legal reform. Professor Hutter has served on the Commission on Judicial Nomination and contributed to legal education through his bi-monthly column in the New York Law Journal . He has argued appeals in the New York Court of Appeals, Appellate Divisions, and Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Teaching Awards from Western New England Law School and Albany Law School Elected member of the American Law Institute Fellow of the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association

Alex Ansongمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Law
• Trade Law
• Labor Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Ansong is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on international trade law, particularly the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), dispute settlement mechanisms, and labor law in global supply chains. He examines the intersection of sovereignty, regional integration, and sustainable development goals in legal frameworks. Key research areas include: Dispute resolution under AfCFTA, child labor eradication in Ghana’s cocoa industry, and WTO institutional challenges. Recent publications explore legal enforcement strategies for SDG compliance and sovereignty dynamics in multilateral trade governance. His work bridges theoretical international law with practical policy solutions, addressing contemporary issues like privatization of trade regulation and the protection of traditional knowledge. Despite no listed awards or grants, his scholarship critically analyzes systemic challenges in global economic governance.

Mariana Llanosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democratic Institutions
• Latin American Politics
• Comparative Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Mariana Llanos is an extraordinary Professor for Democratic Institutions in the Global South at the University of Erfurt's Willy Brandt School of Public Policy and a Lead Research Fellow at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA). She holds a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on Latin American political institutions, presidentialism, and democratic accountability. Llanos has published widely in journals like Government & Opposition and Democratization , and co-edited the open-access volume Latin America in Times of Turbulence . She was awarded the APSA Jewell-Loewenberg Prize (2022) and the APSA Founders Award (2015). Her research explores presidential impeachment, court-executive relations, and the personalization of power. She supervises PhD students Jayane Maia, Eduardo Tamaki Ryo, and Alina Ripplinger. Llanos teaches courses on autocratization in the Global South and democratic institutions. She co-edits the Journal of Politics in Latin America and led GIGA’s Research Program on Accountability and Participation until 2022. Key contributions include analysis of term limits in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa, the impact of the pandemic on court-executive dynamics, and legislative oversight mechanisms. Her work bridges comparative politics with institutional analysis, emphasizing democratic resilience in challenging contexts.

Diana M. Falkenbachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psychopathy
• Aggression
• Forensic Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diana M. Falkenbach is a tenured Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), and Director of the M.A. program in Forensic Psychology. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida, an MS in Counseling from Georgia State University, and a BA in Psychology from Emory University. Her research focuses on psychopathy, aggression, and assessment methodologies, with special attention to diverse populations including women, juveniles, and noncriminal groups. Current projects explore psychopathic traits in police, FBI, and corporate settings. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and authored chapters in forensic psychology and criminology. Education : PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida (2004) MS in Counseling, Georgia State University (1996) BA in Psychology, Emory University (1994) Research Interests : Dr. Falkenbach’s work examines the etiology of psychopathy, aggression, and the development of assessment tools. She investigates psychopathic traits in understudied groups, including women and juveniles, and explores the overlap between criminal psychopathy and “successful” adaptations in professions like policing and corporate roles. Her recent studies address cross-cultural variations in psychopathy and the validity of aggression assessment instruments. Publications : Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2001, focusing on psychopathy subtypes, forensic assessment, and aggression. Key themes include psychopathy’s relationship with professional success, emotional intelligence, and malingering in criminal defendants. Labs/Teams : Directs the M.A. program in Forensic Psychology at John Jay, fostering graduate training in forensic research and clinical practice.

• Gender studies
• History
• Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helga Baitenmann serves as a CLACS Associate Fellow at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies within the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her active fellowship term spans from July 2021 to June 2026, during which she conducts research on gender violence in Mexico from a historical perspective. Her research centers on gender studies, history, and law with specialized focus on agrarian reform, gender violence, and indigenous women's rights in Latin America. She examines historical land disentailment processes, revolutionary justice systems, and contemporary legal frameworks in Mexico, bridging gender analysis with socio-legal history across nineteenth-century and revolutionary periods. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent thematic focus: the 2023 book chapter provides the first gendered analysis of nineteenth-century land disentailment in Mexico; the 2020 monograph investigates agrarian reform through judicial interactions in revolutionary Mexico; and the 2007 co-edited volume analyzes gender dynamics in contemporary Mexican law. Collectively, these works establish her expertise in historical gender justice, land rights, and legal anthropology within Latin American contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team leadership was not specified in the source material.

Jo Dillonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Child Participation
• Social Work Practice
• Child Protection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Jo Dillon is the Head of the Social Work division at the University of Chester, within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. She holds a Senior Lecturer academic rank and has a PhD in Social Work from Liverpool John Moores University. Her research focuses on child participation in social work, particularly improving children's understanding of their roles and rights in child protection processes. She advocates creative methods to embed meaningful participation, including her 2019 'Revolutionising Participation' model. Dr Dillon teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate social work programs at the University of Chester and supervises MA and PhD students. Her research emphasizes children's rights to express 'wishes and feelings' through creative mediums, addressing legislative gaps and practitioner challenges. She collaborates with Research in Practice, producing tools and workshops for practitioners nationwide. Professional activities include peer reviewing for Qualitative Social Work . Dr Dillon’s career includes roles as Deputy Head of Social Work (2023–2024), Senior Lecturer (2023), Programme Leader for MA Social Work at the University of Sheffield (2019–2023), and teaching positions at Manchester Metropolitan University (2018–2019). She earned a MA in Social Work (2013) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Scott Lucasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamic Studies
• Sunni and Zaydi Scholarship
• Classical Islamic Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Lucas is an Associate Professor in Islamic Studies at the University of Arizona and serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies for the MENAS program. His research focuses on the classical period of Islamic civilization, particularly the creative processes of Sunni and Zaydi scholars in law, hadith, and Qur'anic commentary. He recently published a two-volume translation of al-Tabari’s Qur'an commentary and is currently engaged in projects related to Zaydi law and theology in Yemen. Dr. Lucas held an ACLS Fellowship (2018-2019) and was a member of the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Historical Studies in Princeton during Fall 2018. His work bridges textual analysis with historical and theological contexts, emphasizing understudied aspects of Islamic legal and theological thought. Education: Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (specific details not provided) His research interests include the interplay between the Qur'an and Islamic law, as well as the intellectual traditions of Yemen’s Zaydi community. Current projects explore Zaydi legal frameworks and their theological underpinnings. Grants & Awards: ACLS Fellowship (2018–2019) Institute for Advanced Study Membership (2018) As an advisor, Lucas guides undergraduate students in MENAS studies, fostering scholarly engagement with Islamic history and religious texts. He is affiliated with the Department of Religious Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on Middle Eastern cultures.

Yuting Chenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contract Management
• Project Governance
• Dispute Resolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuting Chen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich, School of Construction, Property, and Surveying. She holds a PhD in Construction Project Management, CFA certification, and a PGCert in International Business Law, with ongoing studies in Adjudication via RICS. Her roles include Deputy Head of School, Programme Leader for MSc Construction Project Management, and External Examiner at Regent's University London and the University of the West of Scotland. Education: PhD in Construction Project Management (2016–2021). Key qualifications include CFA, PGCert in International Business Law, and ongoing Diploma in Adjudication. Research Interests: Contract lifecycle analysis, including contract management, project governance, dispute resolution, and NLP-driven risk identification in construction contracts. Her work explores the interplay between contractual frameworks and trust in project outcomes, cultural influences on contract design, and digital tools for contract analysis. Grant and Funding: Secured £100,000 in research funding. Supervises 6 PhD students focusing on contract-related topics. Active in teaching innovation, invited to share methods at teaching conferences. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects linking legal frameworks, technology (e.g., GIS, AI), and construction governance. Provides consulting and training in contract management, including FIDIC-certified courses.

Sarbinaz Bekmuratovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Trafficking
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarbinaz Bekmuratova, Ph.D., MS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Her work focuses on human trafficking survivor care, public health equity, and healthcare provider education. She has conducted extensive research in Kyrgyzstan and the U.S., emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address structural violence and improve survivor well-being. Her research explores trafficking survivor experiences, healthcare professional preparedness, and community reintegration strategies. Key areas include the intersection of human rights and public health, with a focus on marginalized populations such as racial/ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities. Dr. Bekmuratova's publications highlight innovative educational interventions for occupational and physical therapists, policy analysis for anti-trafficking efforts, and qualitative studies on clinical outcomes. Her work bridges global health challenges with local community needs, advocating for culturally competent and trauma-informed practices. Though no specific grants or lab affiliations are listed, her scholarship reflects a commitment to translational research that directly impacts clinical practice and policy development.

Tamir Moustafaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Judicial Politics
• Religion and Politics
• Authoritarianism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tamir Moustafa is a Professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Washington and a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on comparative judicial politics, religion and politics, authoritarianism, and the politics of knowledge production. He has held visiting fellowships at UC Berkeley, Princeton University, and Harvard Law School. Notable works include The Struggle for Constitutional Power (Cambridge, 2007), Rule by Law (Cambridge, 2008), and Constituting Religion (Cambridge, 2018). His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), SSHRC, and others. Research Interests: Judicialization of religion, legal pluralism, authoritarian governance, Egyptian and Malaysian legal systems, NSF’s role in shaping political science. Awards: Carnegie Scholar (2007), Lasting Contribution Award (APSA, 2018), Edward S. Corwin Award for Best Dissertation (2007). His recent work examines how the NSF influenced political science in the 20th century. He co-founded the Islamic Law and Society Collaborative Research Network and serves on editorial boards for law and political science journals.