Ken Miichi is a Professor at the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University (since 2019). His research focuses on Indonesian politics , political Islam , gender dynamics , and religious pluralism in Southeast Asia. He has received the Ishibashi Memorial Asia-Pacific Research Incentive Award (2002) and led numerous grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science , including projects on COVID-19 political impacts and conflict resolution in polarized societies . His work bridges academic research and public commentary , with contributions to books, edited volumes, and policy-oriented articles. Research Highlights : Anti-Feminist Discourse in Indonesia (2024) and Gender Politics in presidential elections (2020) Religious Pluralism in post-authoritarian Indonesia (2020) Indigenization of Islamism through grassroots networks (2023) Cultural Preservation of folk performing arts after disasters (2016) Scientific Awards : Ishibashi Memorial Asia-Pacific Research Incentive Award (2002) Grants include: Political Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (2022-2027) Trust and Peacebuilding in Conflict-Affected Regions (2020-2025) Feminist Movements and Islam in Indonesia (2020-2024)
Mauro Caselli is Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Trento's School of International Studies. His expertise spans economic growth, development economics, globalization, microeconomics, international organizations, and European studies. Research examines labor market dynamics, including technological impacts on employment, immigration economics, minimum wage policies, and pandemic-related economic behaviors. Recent publications analyze robotization effects on local employment (2025), COVID-19 workplace contagion risks (2021), and electoral biases in low-density voting (2022). Italian labor markets feature prominently in his empirical work. Teaching covers International Economics, Introduction to Economics, Quantitative Methods, and Global Scenarios.
David Bjerk is the Russell S. Bock Professor of Public Economics and Taxation at the Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, Pepperdine University. His expertise spans crime and criminal justice, labor economics, and public policy, with a focus on racial/gender inequality and legal systems. He holds a B.A. from Carleton College and M.A./Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research interests include wrongful conviction rates, plea bargaining dynamics, racial sentencing disparities, and the economic foundations of redistribution. Notable work analyzes DNA exoneration data to assess racial biases in convictions and evaluates policy impacts like the Fair Sentencing Act. His studies also explore labor market discrimination, drug courier risk compensation, and youth criminal behavior correlates. Publications span journals like Journal of Law and Economics , Economic Journal , and Journal of Public Economics , consistently addressing intersections of economic theory and legal/practical policies. His work informs debates on policing funding, sentencing reform, and systemic inequality.
Dr. Magda Borkowska is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. Her research examines ethnic diversity, political attitudes, and social cohesion, with focus on migration impacts and community dynamics. Key research areas: Ethnic diversity and political behavior Immigrant political socialization Civil society in diverse neighborhoods Pandemic effects on social cohesion Electoral integrity mechanisms Publications analyze Brexit attitudes, intergenerational political transmission in migrant families, and civil society in superdiverse urban contexts. Recent work shows methodological innovation in studying neighborhood diversity and deprivation across European contexts. She supervises doctoral candidate Jonas Benjamin Kaufmann in Sociology and has received funding from ESRC, UK government agencies, and Swedish Research Council for projects on occupational downgrading and civil society initiatives.
Özge Öner serves as Associate Professor in Spatial Economics and Real Estate at the University of Cambridge's Department of Land Economy and holds a Fellowship at Sidney Sussex College, where she additionally serves as Vice Master and Director of Studies. Her institutional affiliations extend to research fellowships at Stockholm's Institute of Retail Economics and Jönköping's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Spatial Economics (CEnSE). Her academic foundation includes a 2014 PhD in Economics with specialization in Urban and Regional Economics from Jönköping International Business School, complemented by doctoral research at the University of Illinois' Regional Economics Applications Laboratory (REAL). Prior academic appointments include Assistant Professor at Jönköping International Business School and Researcher at Stockholm's Research Institute of Industrial Economics (IFN). Research Interests: Öner's scholarly work critically examines migration dynamics, labor mobility patterns, micro-geographic segregation mechanisms, ethnic enclave formation, retail/service geography, urban amenity distribution, entrepreneurial geography, and political spatial organization. Her methodological approach heavily leverages geocoded register data and spatial econometric techniques to investigate how geographic context shapes economic behavior, with particular emphasis on Swedish and European urban systems. This interdisciplinary framework bridges spatial economics, economic geography, and migration studies through rigorous quantitative analysis of neighborhood-level phenomena. Publication Trends: Her recent output (2023-2025) demonstrates evolving focus toward infrastructure-impact analysis (tramway effects on commercial vitality), refugee labor market integration pathways, and micro-scale retail/ethnic enclave dynamics. Methodologically, she increasingly employs synthetic control approaches and granular geospatial data to isolate causal mechanisms in urban economic processes, while maintaining strong connections to policy-relevant questions about segregation, integration, and commercial geography. Scientific Awards: Handelsbanken Wallander postdoctoral scholarship (2015) Young Investigator Award in Italy (2018) Young Researcher Award in Sweden (2019) from the Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum Advising and Public Engagement: As Director of Studies at Sidney Sussex College, Öner oversees academic progression for undergraduate students. She actively translates research into public discourse through monthly columns in Svenska Dagbladet (The Swedish Daily News), where she analyzes contemporary socioeconomic issues through her spatial economics lens. While specific doctoral advisees aren't documented in source materials, her leadership roles indicate significant mentoring responsibilities. Research Networks: Öner maintains active collaboration through dual research fellowships: at Stockholm's Handelns Forskninginstitut (Institute of Retail Economics) where she examines commercial geography, and at Jönköping's CEnSE focusing on spatial entrepreneurship patterns. These positions facilitate cross-institutional research on retail dynamics, migration geography, and urban economic structures using Scandinavian longitudinal datasets.
Catholic University of Eichstätt-IngolstadtGermany
Dr. Mariusz Chrostowski is a Researcher at the Chair of Didactics of Religious Education, Catechetics, and Religious Pedagogy at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. He holds dual doctorates (Dr. theol. and Dr. phil.) and is pursuing a habilitation in religious education. His primary roles include research assistantship (100% since 2023), teaching courses on liturgy, pastoral practice, and intercultural learning, and organizing interdisciplinary conferences on artificial intelligence and religious education. Chrostowski has extensive experience in Polish and German educational systems, including teaching high school religion and pastoral work in dioceses. He is actively involved in research projects funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation and the German-Polish Science Foundation, focusing on AI in religious education and religious contributions to civil society. Education: PhD in Theology (2021) and Philosophy (2022) from Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Master’s in Theology from Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University (2014) Postgraduate studies in pedagogy, special education, and social work in Poland and Germany Research Interests: Religious education challenges, populism’s impact on education, AI ethics in theology, intercultural pedagogy, and the role of religion in civil society. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles on AI in education, religious didactics, and populism’s sociopolitical effects, with a focus on Germany and Poland. Key works include exploring AI’s ethical implications and strategies for integrating technology into religious instruction. Chrostowski’s academic leadership includes organizing international conferences (e.g., „Minding the Gap“ on AI and religious education) and serving on editorial boards (e.g., Paedagogia Christiana). He is a voting member of the Faculty Council of Eichstätt’s Theology Faculty and spokesperson for Bavarian religious educators. His habilitation project examines the relationship between religious education and alternative subjects like ethics, emphasizing theological and philosophical reflections on schooling.
Sarah Song is a Professor of Law, Philosophy, and Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, holding the Milo Rees Robbins Chair in Legal Ethics. She serves as Associate Dean of the Jurisprudence and Social Policy (JSP) PhD Program and the Legal Studies Program. Her work focuses on political theory, citizenship, migration, multiculturalism, and feminist jurisprudence. Song’s research bridges legal philosophy and democratic theory, addressing issues like immigration ethics, gender equality, and the boundaries of democratic inclusion. She earned a BA from Harvard, MPhil from Oxford, and PhD from Yale. Prior to Berkeley, she was an Assistant Professor at MIT. Notable works include Justice, Gender, and the Politics of Multiculturalism (2007), awarded the 2008 APSA Ralph Bunche Award, and Immigration and Democracy (2018), reviewed in The New Yorker . Her current research explores free speech ethics in democratic societies. Song directed the Kadish Center for Morality, Law, and Public Affairs (2015–2020), co-sponsoring the Workshop in Law, Philosophy, and Political Theory. She has held fellowships from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Education: BA Harvard (1996), MPhil Oxford (1998), PhD Yale (2003) Awards: Ralph Bunche Award, AAAS Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Labs/Initiatives: Kadish Center, JSP PhD Program
Dr. Paulo Miguel Madeira is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT) of the University of Lisbon, holding a PhD in Geography (2019) and a Master's in Population, Society, and Territory (2012). His work spans regional development, urban segregation, environmental policies, and migration studies, with a focus on territorial justice and economic globalization. Education: PhD in Geography (University of Lisbon, 2019), Master in Population, Society, and Territory (University of Lisbon, 2012), BA in Geography (University of Lisbon, 1998) Research interests include regional disparities , climate adaptation policies , transnational migration , and spatial inequality . His recent publications analyze non-territorial governance, wildfire mitigation, and the localization of UN sustainability goals. His academic work intersects political geography , environmental justice , and urban dynamics , with case studies in Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Brazil. No scientific awards or student advising information were explicitly mentioned in the provided data.
Katrina Burgess is a Professor of Political Economy at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, and Director of the Henry J. Leir Institute of Migration and Human Security. She holds a PhD in Politics from Princeton University (1998), an MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California (1988), and a BA in Political Science from Swarthmore College (1984). Her research focuses on migration, diasporas, Latin America, comparative politics, and the political economy of development. Prof. Burgess has authored award-winning books, including *Courting Migrants: How States Make Diasporas and Diasporas Make States* (2020) and *Parties and Unions in the New Global Economy* (2004). She has also produced a documentary, *Waylaid in Tijuana* (2020), examining U.S.-Mexico border policies. Her current research explores how U.S.-bound migrants assess risks during their journeys. She has held academic positions at Brown University, Syracuse University, UCLA, and the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM). Her professional activities include editorial roles at *Diaspora Studies* and *Studies in Comparative International Development*, and leadership roles in migration policy initiatives. She has secured grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Tufts Springboard, and the Tinker Foundation for projects on migration governance and diaspora engagement. Burgess has advised on migration policy through roles like Assistant Director of the U.S.-Mexico Project at the Overseas Development Council and Associate Director of the California-Mexico Project at USC. Her teaching spans courses on comparative politics, migration, and political economy, reflecting her commitment to linking academic research with policy impact.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)United Kingdom
Dr. Pavithra Suryanarayan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research focuses on ethnic politics, state capacity, party politics, and Indian politics, employing historical political economy methods with an emphasis on causal identification and archival research. She has received prestigious awards such as the Heinz I Eulau Award (2021) and the Mancur Olson Award for her work in political economy. Her research has been featured in outlets like the New York Times and The Hindu. Her key research areas include the intersection of ethnic inequality with institutional development, voting preferences, and party system dynamics in ranked ethnic systems like India and the U.S. She also explores state capacity’s role in class voting and party system institutionalization in Indian states. Her work bridges historical contexts with contemporary political challenges, offering insights into governance and electoral behavior. Prof. Suryanarayan contributes to academic discourse through her editorial roles with Broadstreet , the Journal of Historical Political Economy , and the Comparative Politics Newsletter . Her recent publications address topics like state capacity, pandemic governance in India, and the historical roots of bureaucratic structures. Key Awards: Heinz I Eulau Award (2021), Mancur Olson Award, Franklin L. Burdett/Pi Sigma Alpha Award. Editorial Roles: Editor of Broadstreet, Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Historical Political Economy. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding how historical legacies and institutional frameworks shape modern political outcomes, particularly in developing democracies.
Tariq Thachil is Professor of Political Science and Madan Lal Sobti Professor for Contemporary India at University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Center for Advanced Study of India. His research examines political parties, urbanization, identity politics, and governance in India. Core research themes: Urban migrant political integration Brokerage systems in informal settlements Ethnic politics and welfare distribution Hindu nationalism's electoral strategies Recent publications include award-winning book 'Migrants and Machine Politics' (2023), analyzing how poor migrants navigate urban politics through local brokers. Fieldwork-based studies reveal how slum leaders build reputations through responsive governance across ethnic lines. Pandemic research documented COVID-19 impacts on informal settlements. Methodological innovations combine ethnography, surveys, and experiments to study political behavior. Current projects examine environmental politics and governance in India's understudied small towns.
Professor Toman Barsbai of the School of Economics at the University of Bristol specializes in development economics with a focus on international migration and cultural behavior. His research combines experimental and observational micro-level data from fieldwork and archives. Lead researcher at Malengo initiative Affiliated with J-PAL and French Collaborative Institute on Migration Member of Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers expert council His work examines migration's economic implications through two core themes: (1) international migration dynamics and (2) cultural behavior economics. Recent studies include labor migration's impact on democratic diffusion, financial literacy training for migrants, and cross-species behavioral convergence. Publications in Science , American Economic Journal: Applied Economics , and Journal of Development Economics demonstrate methodological rigor through randomized controlled trials. Media coverage in BBC, Science, and World Bank Development Impact Blog highlights real-world policy relevance.
David Dorn is the UBS Foundation Professor of Globalization and Labor Markets at the University of Zurich and Director of the university-wide interdisciplinary research priority program “Equality of Opportunity.” He is also an Affiliated Professor at the UBS International Center of Economics in Society and holds research fellowships at CEPR (London), IZA (Bonn), and CESifo (Munich). Previously, he was a tenured Associate Professor at CEMFI (Madrid) and a visiting professor at Harvard, UC Berkeley, MIT, Boston University, and the University of Chicago. Education Ph.D. in Economics, University of St. Gallen (Dissertation No. 3613, September 2009) Research Interests Professor Dorn’s work sits at the intersection of labor economics, international trade, economic geography, and macroeconomics . His research agenda focuses on understanding how globalization and technological change reshape labor markets, wage structures, and social inequality. He has produced seminal studies on the “China shock” —the labor-market impacts of rising Chinese import competition—and on the polarization of employment toward low-skill services and high-skill professions. His recent work extends to measuring multidimensional skills using LinkedIn data , analyzing superstar firms and the falling labor share , and examining public attitudes toward trade policy and their electoral consequences in the United States and Europe. Publications & Data Impact Dorn’s publications have appeared in top-tier journals such as the American Economic Review , Quarterly Journal of Economics , Journal of the European Economic Association , and Economic Journal . His datasets—covering occupation codes, task content, industry trade exposure, commuting-zone definitions, and political geography—are widely used across the economics profession. Awards & Honors Hermann Heinrich Gossen Prize, 2023 (top economist under 45 in German-speaking countries) Swiss National Science Foundation ERC Starting Grant Ranked among the 100 most-cited economists worldwide over the past decade Grants & Advising As Director of the URPP “Equality of Opportunity,” he leads an interdisciplinary team investigating the determinants and consequences of unequal life chances. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Review of Economic Studies and the Journal of the European Economic Association , shaping the direction of research in labor and international economics. Laboratory & Team His research group is embedded in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich, housed at Schönberggasse 1, Zurich. Administrative support is provided by Anne Sander (anne.sander@econ.uzh.ch).
David Doyle is a Professor of Politics at the University of Oxford and Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). He is a Fellow of St Hugh's College and previously served as Director of the Latin American Centre. His research focuses on comparative politics and political economy, particularly taxation, tax morale in Latin America, and the political effects of migrant remittances. He has held editorial roles including serving as editor of the Journal of Latin American Studies . His work appears in top journals like the American Political Science Review and Comparative Political Studies , addressing topics ranging from protest dynamics in Ghana to legislative power measurement methodologies. Doyle has been recognized with the John Fell OUP Research Fund (2015) and has co-led research projects on policy measurement using machine learning. He advises PhD students including Guadalupe Chavez and Javier Pérez Sandoval, and collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives like the Government and Politics Network. His teaching emphasizes comparative political economy and Latin American governance frameworks.
Beth Lew-Williams is a Professor of History and Director of the Program in Asian American Studies at Princeton University. She holds affiliations with the Program in American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the Princeton Migration Lab. Her research focuses on race, migration, and Asian American history, with a specialization in 19th century U.S. West dynamics and legal exclusion policies. Educations: A.B. from Brown University, Ph.D. in History from Stanford University Her groundbreaking work explores how racial violence, immigration policy, and imperialism shaped U.S. concepts of citizenship and alienage. Key contributions include The Chinese Must Go (2018), which won multiple prestigious awards, and her forthcoming book John Doe Chinaman (2025), examining Chinese inclusion under racial law. Her research on Chinese migrants’ legal struggles has redefined understandings of exclusion policies’ societal impacts. Her articles analyze topics like voting rights, undocumented histories, and racialized intimacy in California. Awards include the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award and NEH support for her latest project. Lew-Williams has held fellowships from Mellon, ACLS, and others, and previously taught at Northwestern University. Grants: NEH-supported book project, ACLS New Faculty Fellowship Her advising includes student Yi Feng Alexander Jin, and she actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations through the Migration Lab.
