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Eva Bellin is the Myra and Robert Kraft Professor of Arab Politics in the Department of Politics at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Crown Center for Middle East Studies. Her research focuses on democratization, authoritarian persistence, political and economic reform, civil society, religion and politics, and cultural change in the Middle East. She holds a BA from Harvard University and a PhD from Princeton University. Her notable contributions include the book Stalled Democracy and co-editing Building Rule of Law in the Arab World . Bellin has been a Carnegie Scholar (2006–2008) and a Fellow at the Princeton Institute for Regional and International Studies (2006–2007), and received the Dean's Mentoring Award (2015) for graduate student mentorship. She has conducted fieldwork in Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, and Pakistan. Her research explores the dynamics of authoritarian regimes in the Arab world, particularly post-Arab Spring transformations, and the intersection of religion and governance. She has contributed to journals such as World Politics , Comparative Politics , and Foreign Affairs . Her work on the robustness of authoritarianism and democratic divergence in the Middle East has been widely cited in academic and policy circles. She has also advised on rule of law initiatives in the region and served on the editorial board of Comparative Politics since 2005.

• Democratization
• Authoritarianism
• Political Reform
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George Musgrave is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sociology and Creative Industries at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. An interdisciplinary sociologist of culture, he specializes in researching musicians' psychosocial working lives with a focus on mental health and wellbeing in the music industry. His work has directly influenced industry practices and government policy, including the establishment of the Music Minds Matter helpline in 2017. Dr. Musgrave holds a PhD from the Centre for Competition Policy (UEA), an MA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, and a Cambridge MA (Cantab) in Social and Political Science. His academic journey reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges sociology, psychology, and economics in understanding creative work. His research interests center on the psychological experiences and working conditions of creative careers, particularly examining how the music industry impacts mental health. Musgrave investigates the paradox where music-making can be therapeutic while building a music career often proves detrimental to wellbeing. His work explores the intersections of identity, class, gender, and economic precarity in creative labor, with particular attention to how social media, streaming platforms, and industry structures affect musicians' mental health. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on mental health in the music industry across multiple dimensions: epidemiological studies of anxiety and depression among musicians, interventions and policy solutions, the impact of digital platforms, and the cultural narratives surrounding musical work. His research spans methodological approaches from quantitative surveys to qualitative interviews and critical policy analysis, consistently highlighting the need for structural changes in the music industry to support artist wellbeing. Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Editorial Board member of Cultural Trends journal Royal Musical Association Music and Mental Health Group Research Coordinator Dr. Musgrave has supervised 68 MA dissertations to completion and seven doctoral projects, including Dr. Steven Sparling (2021). His current PhD supervision spans interdisciplinary topics connecting music, psychology, and sociology. He has secured significant research funding from diverse sources including UKRI (ESRC), the Mayor of London, Help Musicians UK, and the Danish Partnership for Sustainable Development in Music. His major projects include 'Can Music Make You Sick?' and 'When Music Speaks,' which represent the largest studies to date on musicians' mental health in the UK and Scandinavia respectively. Beyond academia, Musgrave maintains an active music career, having signed with EMI/Sony/ATV and performed at major festivals including Reading and Leeds.

• Mental Health in Music Industry
• Cultural Sociology
• Creative Industries
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Alina Sajed is an Associate Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University, where she joined in September 2013 after serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong from 2010 to 2013. She earned her PhD in Political Science from McMaster University in 2008, following academic work at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Romania. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English and French Language and Literature from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași Master of Arts from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași Master of Arts in Political Science from McMaster University PhD in Political Science from McMaster University (2008) Professor Sajed's research critically examines international relations through decolonial and postcolonial lenses, with particular focus on colonialism, decolonization, anticolonial theory, and Third Worldism as global political projects. Her work centers on North Africa and the Middle East, exploring political violence, political Islam, and the unrealized potential of Third Worldism beyond rigid nationalist boundaries. She investigates how Algerian intellectuals engaged in translocal solidarity with other decolonization projects worldwide. Dr. Sajed has received significant recognition for her scholarly contributions, including: ISA's 2024 Theory Award for special issue 'Anticolonial Connectivity and the Politics of Solidarity' President's Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision (2022) As an educator, she teaches courses including International Relations: North-South, Non-Western International Relations, and Politics of the Global South. She serves as Associate Editor at Contexto Internacional: Journal of Global Connections and has guest edited issues for South Atlantic Quarterly and Postcolonial Studies, demonstrating her leadership in advancing decolonial approaches to international relations scholarship.

• International Relations Theory
• Decolonial Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
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Arjun Guneratne is a Professor of Anthropology and Chair at Macalester College, specializing in socio-cultural anthropology, ethnic identities, globalization, and environmentalism, with a focus on South Asia (Sri Lanka and Nepal). He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and has conducted extensive research on the Tharu ethnic group in Nepal, exploring their identity formation, environmental transformations, and state interactions. Education: B.A. in Anthropology from Dartmouth College PhD in Anthropology from the University of Chicago Research Interests: His work bridges anthropology, environmental studies, and colonial history. Notable projects include studies on Tharu ethnicity, biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka, and the history of Sri Lankan ornithology. He co-edited Pathways to Power: The Domestic Politics of South Asia and authored Many Tongues, One People: The Making of Tharu Identity in Nepal . Professional Roles: Former Editor of Himalaya journal Committee member of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka Contributor to environmental NGOs like the Environmental Foundation Ltd. Teaching: Courses include Ethnographic Interviewing, Environmental Anthropology, and South Asian Societies. His work often intersects with science, such as his course Anthropology through Science Fiction and research on ornithology. Grants & Labs: Active in environmental and cultural conservation initiatives, though specific grants are not detailed. Collaborates with South Asian scholars and institutions on regional studies.

• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• Ethnic Identities
• Globalization
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Adam Sabra is a Professor and King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud Chair in Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1998). His research focuses on pre-modern Middle Eastern history, particularly Egypt, with emphasis on medieval and early modern periods. Key areas include social/cultural history of Cairo, poverty/charity systems, legal history, and Islamic mysticism. Education: Ph.D. in History, Princeton University, 1998 Research Interests: Medieval Egyptian urban society and economy Sufi orders and spiritual lineages Legal and charitable institutions under Mamluk and Ottoman rule Families and social mobility in early modern Egypt Recent Scholarship Trends: Recent work examines aristocratic families in Ottoman Egypt (1500–1800) and integrates hagiography into social history analysis. His publications span topics like waqf systems, artisan-scholar networks, and gender dynamics in Sufi literature. Scientific Awards & Activities: Cleveland Bayard Dodge Distinguished Visiting Professorship at AUC (2014–15) Member, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2012–13) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students Nicholas Liu and Ibrahim Mansour. His research has been supported by fellowships from NEH and the American Research Center in Egypt. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with scholars in Islamic studies through edited volumes and international research networks.

• Medieval Middle Eastern History
• Islamic Mysticism (Sufism)
• Legal History
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Mahvish Ahmad is an Assistant Professor in Human Rights and Politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) , affiliated with the Department of Sociology. She previously held a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of the Western Cape's Centre for Humanities Research. Her PhD in Sociology from Cambridge University focuses on state violence in Balochistan, Pakistan. Research Interests: Her work critically examines state violence, militarism, decolonial theory, and anti-imperial thought. Core themes include: State destruction mechanisms in Balochistan Archiving marginalized resistance movements Leftist periodicals as counterhegemonic tools Transnational solidarity networks Teaching: Convenes courses on Lawful Violence and Contemporary Politics of Human Rights . Integrates anti-colonial perspectives into curricula. Key Projects: Sovereign Destruction : Explores state demolition of alternative social orders in Balochistan. Thought Under Siege : Recovers grassroots movement thought from banned materials. Co-convenes Archives of the Disappeared (with scholars at UWCape and SA). Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, including works in Radical History Review , Surveillance & Society , and South Asian History and Culture . Recent focus on Balochistan's conflict dynamics and global South periodicals.

• State Violence
• Militarism
• Decolonial Theory
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Nancy Reynolds is an Associate Professor of History at Washington University in St. Louis, with affiliate appointments in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies. Her research focuses on environmental and social-cultural history of twentieth-century Egypt, examining political-material intersections in built environments from department stores to dams. Her academic background includes: PhD in History from Stanford University MA in History from Stanford University BA from Harvard University Reynolds' scholarship spans Environmental History , Social History , and Urban Studies , with emphasis on how mundane objects (socks, store floors) and monumental structures (Aswan Dam, temples) reflect nationalist struggles. Her work critically engages gender dynamics and decolonization , revealing how consumption patterns and urban spaces became sites of political contestation in semicolonial Egypt. Her 13 publications (2000-2024) demonstrate an evolution from consumer culture studies (department stores, Cairo Fire) to environmental history (Aswan Dam, desert ecologies), with recent collaborative work on Middle Eastern wastelands and sustainable architecture. The 2024 corpus particularly emphasizes political ecologies and materialized absence. Her scientific recognition includes: Roger Owen Book Award (2013) for A City Consumed American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2012) Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant (2010) Stanford Humanities Center Geballe Dissertation Prize Social Science Research Council Fellowship Reynolds actively shapes graduate education as former administrator of History and JIMES PhD/MA programs. Her research is sustained by major grants including a Mellon Sawyer Seminar (2016-2018) and Mellon New Directions Fellowship (2014-2016), both supporting transregional collaborations on environmental humanities. She co-leads the Grounding the Ecocritical research collective with Dr. Anne-Marie McManus, producing the "Following Absence" symposium and CSSAAME special section on Middle Eastern wastelands.

• Environmental History
• Social History
• Cultural History
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Associate Professor Mariah Zeisberg researches constitutional theory and American political development at the University of Michigan's Department of Political Science. Her work examines constitutional interpretation by non-judicial branches, executive authority in national security contexts, and democratic legitimacy. Her award-winning book 'War Powers: The Politics of Constitutional Authority' developed a relational theory of constitutional interpretation for elected branches. Current projects investigate antislavery constitutionalism, including Frederick Douglass's constitutional thought and the role of abolitionist family networks in shaping constitutional change. Teaching includes courses on constitutional politics, war powers, and legal theory. Her research bridges political theory, legal studies, and American political development to understand how political actors maintain constitutional fidelity outside judicial channels.

• Constitutional Theory
• Executive Power
• Democratic Theory
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Rania Salem is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC). Her research focuses on the sociology of family, gender, and economic sociology of households and labor markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Research Interests Dr. Salem explores themes such as women’s agency, marriage practices, and the intersection of economic factors with social stratification. Her work often employs empirical methodologies to analyze household dynamics, gender roles, and cultural norms in Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia. Publication Trends Her recent publications (2015–2022) emphasize gendered labor market effects on marriage timing, matrimonial expenditures, kin marriage rationales, and women’s empowerment in rural MENA contexts. These studies integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches to address social inequalities.

• Sociology of Family
• Sociology of Gender
• Work, Stratification and Markets
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Dr. Aykut Ozturk is a Lecturer in Political & International Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Social & Political Sciences. He joined in 2020 after earning his PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University. His research focuses on democracy/authoritarianism, political identities, and online survey methods. He teaches courses on authoritarian political communication and authoritarianism. Education: PhD in Political Science, Syracuse University Research Interests: His work spans public opinion (political identities, polarization), comparative politics (democracy/authoritarianism dynamics, Turkish politics), and methodological innovations in online surveys/experiments. He explores how authoritarian regimes sustain support through propaganda and emotional appeals. Grants & Collaborations: GCID Small Research Grant: 'Fighting Disinformation' (collaborator: Candas Ayan et al.) Research on Kurdish political participation with Dr. Sevinc Ozturk Teaching: Authoritarian Political Communication (PGT) Issues in Authoritarianism (Honors) Advising: Currently supervising Candas Ayan (de-citizenization in Turkey/India) and Siyuan Zhang (gendered expectations on Chinese social media).

• Political Identities
• Democracy and Authoritarianism
• Political Communication
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Dr Anita Hammer is a Reader in International Employment Relations at King’s Business School, King’s College London. She specializes in comparative and international work and employment relations, focusing on the Global South, informal/precarious work, and the impact of technology/climate change on labor markets. Her research addresses socio-economic inequalities, sustainability, and the future of work through interdisciplinary approaches combining history, political economy, and labor process theory. Education: PhD, MSc, PGCHE (University of London); MPhil in History (Jawaharlal Nehru University), MA Area Studies (SOAS), BA History (St Stephen’s College, Delhi University). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Research Interests: Automation’s impact on work in India, migrant labor in Saudi Arabia, just transitions for informal workers, and climate change’s labor implications. She collaborates with civil society, trade unions, and policy bodies like ACAS and the ILO. Her recent books include *Global Rupture* (2023) and *The Political Economy of Work in the Global South* (2020). Publications span peer-reviewed journals (*Work, Employment and Society*, *Journal of Labor and Society*) and edited volumes. She leads the CRIMT international research project on work improvement and is affiliated with King’s India Institute and Climate Research Hub. Editor roles include *Work Employment and Society* and *Journal of Industrial Relations*. Awards: 2019 Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor, Thomas Holloway Fellowship (2002). She supervises PhD students and examines theses at Cardiff Business School and SOAS. Labs/Teams: Part of the Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective at King’s, fostering collaborations on global capitalism research and activism.

• International Employment Relations
• Global South
• Informal and Precarious Work
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Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Masoud Movahed conducts research at the intersection of social stratification, economic sociology, and political sociology using advanced computational and quantitative methodologies. Education: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison M.A., New York University Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania His research program integrates spatial econometrics, machine learning (including unsupervised clustering and supervised algorithms), and comparative-historical methods like event structure analysis to investigate income/wealth inequality across national contexts and within the United States. Recent work examines neighborhood dynamics related to gun violence, intergenerational mobility through racial-spatial lenses, and the relationship between political power structures and economic inequality. Publications appear in leading journals including Social Science Research , Journal of Industrial Relations , and Spatial Demography , with additional commentary featured in Foreign Affairs , World Economic Forum , and Al Jazeera . His methodological approach consistently bridges computational rigor with sociological theory. Scientific Awards: Mathematical Sociology section award, American Sociological Association Political Economy of the World-System Section award, American Sociological Association Sociology of Development section award, American Sociological Association Sabina Avdagic Early Career Scholar Prize, Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics Dr. Movahed teaches advanced statistics courses including Social Statistics and Capstone in Data Analysis, while directing collaborative projects involving survey experiments and computational text analysis. His research program examines institutional determinants of inequality through both U.S.-focused and cross-national comparative frameworks.

• Quantitative & Computational Methods
• Spatial Methods
• Social Stratification
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Katrin Bromber is a German Researcher at the Centre for Modern Oriental Studies in Berlin, where she has led the research group "Progress and its Discontents: Ideas, Practices, Materiality" since 2014. Her career spans senior research roles at ZMO and academic teaching positions at the University of Vienna. Nationality: German. Language skills: Native German, fluent English/Swahili, moderate Amharic, good reading knowledge in French/Russian, basic Tigrinya. Habilitation (2009–): African Studies, University of Vienna PhD (1993): African Linguistics, University of Leipzig MA (1988): Swahili Studies, University of Leipzig Katrin Bromber's research interrogates intersections of body politics , sports history , Swahili linguistics , and Ethiopian modernity . Her work traces how physical culture, media representation, and colonial/imperial narratives shape national identities across Africa and Asia. Current focus: "Progress" as contested concept in Ethiopian and Gulf urbanism. Key article trends reflect her translocal methodology: 2017 studies on Ethiopian stadiums and fitness culture ; 2014-2013 publications analyzing East African military press , sports branding in the Gulf , and Swahili poetry ; 2007-2000 works on colonial linguistic politics , Indian Ocean slavery , and German colonial Swahili promotion . Recurring sub-fields: body as political text, translocal modernity, media historiography. Scientific Awards: Research Grant of the Berlin City Council (1999-2000): Gendered Slavery study Service to the Scientific Community: Chairwoman, Academic Association for Horn of Africa Studies (2012–) Editorial Advisory Board - Stichproben. Vienna Journal of African Studies (2015–) Editorial Advisory Board - Studies of Department of African Languages and Cultures (2015–) Teaching Experience: Textlinguistics, Mediacommunication, African Linguistics, Swahili (elementary/advanced), Swahili Literature, Swahili in Arabic Script at Leipzig, Humboldt-Berlin, Free Berlin, and Vienna universities Anthropology of the Body at Mekelle University Summer School Field Research: Tanzania (1993-2003): Swahili Poetry, Intellectual History Kenya (2005): Indian Ocean WW2 UAE/Bahrain (2009): Sports and Body Cultures Ethiopia (2009-2015): Sports, Body Politics

• African Studies
• Linguistics
• Historical Anthropology
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Crönertz serves as Dean and Professor of Business Administration and IT-Supported Business Processes at the Faculty of Digital Transformation , HTWK Leipzig. His work bridges digital transformation with business management, focusing on interdisciplinary project management, digital business models, and sustainability. Current roles: Dean, supervising professor for HTWK Robots/nao Team Research areas: Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Industry 4.0, Stoffstrommanagement Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize digital solutions for environmental management, business process optimization, and smart urban logistics. His work connects Industry 4.0 with financial sustainability and societal impacts of digitalization. Projects : Leads Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Leipzig-Halle, involved in EXIST-Potentiale, Future Parking, and FAssMII (Feedback-based E-Assessment in STEM).

• Digital Transformation
• Business Analytics
• Industry 4.0 Technology Potentials
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Jae Hoon Lim is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership/Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation at the Cato College of Education, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She serves as Program Director for the Post-Master's Certificate in Qualitative Research and teaches qualitative research methods at both introductory and advanced levels. Ph.D., University of Georgia (2002), Elementary Education with Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies M.A., Korea University (1995), Education with focus on Educational Philosophy B.Ed., Seoul National University of Education (1990), Elementary Education Dr. Lim’s research focuses on intersectionality and equity in STEM education , particularly examining identity construction and systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups including student veterans, Asian international female students, and African American girls. Her work addresses cultural barriers in educational transitions and critiques social/ethical dimensions of engineering education. Recent publications analyze racial disparities in veteran transitions to STEM careers , gender tightropes in transnational STEM education , and pedagogical strategies for marginalized student groups . Themes across her work include qualitative methodologies, educational equity, and intersectional analyses of race, gender, and class. Principal Investigator for $1.6M NSF grant on veteran education Co-PI for Department of Defense grants supporting student veterans Recipient of UNC Charlotte Faculty Research Grant for women veterans study Dr. Lim actively contributes to academic communities as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering and as former President/Chair of the Korean American Educational Researchers Association (KAERA). Her work bridges educational theory with practice through collaborations with institutions like Oxford University Press and Teachers College Press.

• Intersectionality and equity in STEM education
• Diverse groups of student veterans in higher education
• Transnational Asian students and their families
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