Sebastian De Soto Rioja is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University's Department of Private Law, specializing in Labour and Social Security Law. He is affiliated with the research group "La Ciudadanía en la Empresa: Los Derechos Fundamentales en el Lugar de Trabajo" and contributes to the doctoral program "Estado de Bienestar y Derechos Sociales." Education: Doctorate from Universidad de Sevilla (1997), thesis: "La libertad sindical negativa" Research Focus: His work spans labor law, social security systems, collective bargaining, occupational disease policies, and public sector employment challenges. Recent publications analyze agrarian labor systems, green employment policies, and collective agreement enforcement. Academic Contributions: He has coordinated volumes on labor law and social security, including "Estudios de derecho del trabajo y de la seguridad social" (2022) and "Problematic issues of collective bargaining" (2009). His educational innovations include virtual library implementation for labor law teaching.
James Lake is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (2012) and prior degrees from Monash University (Australia). His research focuses on international trade policy, including the effects of trade wars, tariffs, and trade agreements on economic inequality and political outcomes. He has advised multiple PhD students and serves on the Board of Directors of the Midwest International Economics Group and as an Associate Editor for the Canadian Journal of Economics. Key research areas include analyzing the impacts of U.S. trade policies such as the Trump administration's tariffs and the 2002 Bush steel tariffs, emphasizing winners/losers dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, exploring topics like tariff cyclicality, trade agreement formation, and the political economy of trade policy. Notable publications include analyses of the 2020 U.S. election's relationship with trade wars, local labor market effects of steel tariffs, and theoretical frameworks for trade agreement negotiations. He has received awards including the Provost's Emerging Leaders Program (2020) and the Barbara and James Mangum Teaching Award (2017). Teaching includes international trade theory at both undergraduate and PhD levels. His grants include support from the George W. Bush Institute, and he actively contributes to policy discussions through media engagements and academic conferences.
Navin A. Bapat is a Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Curriculum of Peace, War, and Defense at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds the Dowd Professorship of Peace and War. Bapat earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan (1998), and M.A. (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) in Political Science from Rice University. His research focuses on political competition involving non-state actors, including terrorism, insurgencies, and economic sanctions. He has authored Monsters to Destroy: Understanding the War on Terror , which examines U.S. strategic motives in the War on Terror. Bapat leads the Threat and Imposition of Sanctions (TIES) data project, analyzing state use of economic sanctions. He has received NSF grants for studies on sanctions effectiveness and insurgent movement growth. Bapat teaches courses on terrorism, international conflict, and African security. His awards include recognition for his book by Book Authority. He advises on U.S. foreign policy, transnational terrorism, and sanctions dynamics, and contributes to interdisciplinary research on global security issues.
Bart Zhou Yueshen is a faculty member at the Singapore Management University - Lee Kong Chian School of Business , where he conducts advanced research in financial economics and market microstructure. His work spans high-frequency trading, liquidity provision, derivatives, and market regulation. His research focuses on: Market Microstructure : Analyzing limit order books, queue uncertainty, and speed acquisition. High-Frequency Trading : Investigating price pressure, information leakage, and market efficiency. Trading Venues : Studying dark pools, fragmentation, and pecking order of execution. Regulatory Impacts : Exploring cap-and-trade mechanisms and anticompetitive practices. Liquidity Dynamics : Modeling market making under uncertainty and order flow segmentation. Portfolio Perspectives : Addressing multilateral search and inventory management challenges. His recent publications examine carbon trading (2025), information leakage (2025), and derivatives liquidity (2024). While specific scientific awards or student mentorship details are not mentioned in the provided texts, his collaborative work with global scholars and institutions underscores his international academic footprint.
Rodney D. Ludema is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Economics and the School of Foreign Service. He serves as Chair of the Economics Department and Director of the Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy. His academic career spans roles as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State (2014–2016) and Senior International Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2012–2013). Ludema earned a B.A. from Calvin College and advanced degrees (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.) in Economics from Columbia University. His research focuses on the political economy of trade policy, including topics like preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions, environmental trade linkages, and GATT/WTO dispute mechanisms. He has authored influential works analyzing global value chains, MFN clause dynamics, and the strategic use of targeted sanctions. His professional affiliations include leadership roles in Georgetown's interdisciplinary Landegger Program, which bridges international business and diplomacy. Ludema's work often intersects with policy-making, reflecting his experience in high-level government economic advisory roles. He maintains active collaborations in international trade research, frequently publishing on topics such as trade policy uncertainty, tariff design, and cross-border environmental externalities. Key professional contributions include analyzing the economic impacts of sanctions regimes, evaluating trade policy instruments in globalized supply chains, and exploring the governance challenges of multilateral trade frameworks. His scholarship is characterized by rigorous empirical analysis combined with policy-relevant insights.
Faisal Shaheen serves as a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Politics & Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, while concurrently holding a managerial position at the City of Toronto. His academic and professional trajectory bridges municipal governance, international development, and environmental sustainability with a regional focus on South Asia and the Global South. His educational foundation includes a PhD and MA in Policy Studies/Public Policy from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), an MBA in Strategic Policy and Sustainability from York University, and a BSc in Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Toronto. This interdisciplinary background informs his research on urban informality, service delivery mechanisms, and environmental policy in rapidly urbanizing regions. Dr. Shaheen's scholarly work reveals persistent engagement with South Asian urban challenges, particularly in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. His publications consistently examine state-nonstate interactions in service delivery, air/water pollution governance, trade-conflict linkages, and sustainable resource management. A distinctive pattern emerges in his advocacy for regional cooperation frameworks and standardized municipal planning approaches to address transboundary urban poverty and environmental degradation. Professionally, he combines public sector leadership as City of Toronto's Manager of Information Systems with international advisory roles. His collaborations span UN/NGO delegations, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (where he serves as Visiting Associate), Mahbub ul Haq Human Development Centre (as Research Fellow), and provincial governments in Pakistan. These engagements demonstrate applied policy implementation in water/sanitation authorities and urban development units across South Asia. Fluent in English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi, French, and with limited Arabic proficiency, Dr. Shaheen leverages multilingual capabilities to facilitate cross-cultural policy dialogues. His career exemplifies the integration of academic scholarship with on-ground governance innovation in both North American municipal contexts and Global South development settings.
Elizabeth Trujillo is the Mary Ann & Lawrence E. Faust Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center and currently serves as a Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow at the European University Institute (EUI), affiliated with the Department of Law in Florence. She is the Founding Director of the Initiative on Global Law and Policy for the Americas, reflecting her deep engagement with transnational legal frameworks in the Western Hemisphere. Her academic journey includes prior professorships at Texas A&M University School of Law (2016–2019) and Suffolk University Law School (2007–2016), where she was honored with the 2012 Latina Trailblazer Award. She has also held visiting positions at Florida State University, Harvard Law School, and the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. Her research centers on the intersection of international trade law, sustainable development, climate governance, and energy policy, with a strong emphasis on the Americas. She employs comparative legal methods to analyze how international economic law can be restructured to support decarbonization, environmental justice, and constitutional rights related to nature. Trujillo is currently finalizing a book with Cambridge University Press titled SHATTERED PRISMS: USING FRAGMENTATION TO RECONFIGURE TRADE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and co-authoring a chapter for an Oxford University Press volume on comparative trade law. Her work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of International Economic Law , Duke Journal of International and Comparative Law , and Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies . Trujillo’s scholarship reveals a consistent trend toward integrating sustainability into international legal frameworks, particularly through innovative interpretations of trade agreements like USMCA. Her publications demonstrate a multidisciplinary approach combining legal analysis with political economy, environmental justice, and institutional governance. She critically examines how legal fragmentation can be leveraged to create more coherent, equitable, and environmentally sound trade systems. 2012 Latina Trailblazer Award, Hispanic National Bar Association 2024 Global Faculty Award, University of Houston Inductee, University of Houston President’s 2025 Circle Awards Elected Member, American Law Institute Professor Trujillo has advised and led numerous research initiatives, particularly through her directorship of the Initiative on Global Law and Policy for the Americas. She has secured significant recognition and grant support for her internationally focused teaching and research. Her work contributes to shaping future trade policies that prioritize sustainable development, equity, and transnational cooperation. At the EUI, she is part of a vibrant academic community focused on global governance, law, and policy innovation.
Sara Hagemann is a Professor at the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on European Union politics, legislative behavior, and democratic processes. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications examining topics ranging from gender inequality in academia to EU decision-making mechanisms. Her primary research interests include: EU legislative politics and Council voting behavior Transparency and accountability mechanisms in governance Comparative analysis of political representation Brexit and its institutional implications Gender dynamics in academic publishing Her publications over the past decade predominantly analyze EU institutional dynamics, with recent work expanding into wellbeing politics and academic gender equity. The research demonstrates consistent focus on decision-making processes within supranational governance frameworks. Professor Hagemann collaborates internationally as evidenced by co-authored publications and research networks. She maintains the email contact s.hagemann@ifs.ku.dk for professional correspondence.
Ioannis Katsaroumpas is an Associate Professor in Employment Law at the University of Sussex and a Senior Researcher in European Social and Labour Law at the European Trade Union Institute. He holds an LL.B (First Class) from the University of Athens and advanced degrees (M.Jur, M.Phil, D.Phil) in Law from the University of Oxford, funded by prestigious scholarships including the Onassis Foundation and AHRC. His research focuses on collective labour rights, the right to strike, and international labour standards. He has authored reports for the European Parliament and ILO, and contributes to academic journals like the International Journal of Comparative Labour Law . Key roles include Deputy Editor of the International Journal of Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations , Member of the Institute of Employment Rights Research Panel, and Associate Member of the University of Bristol’s Centre of Law at Work. His work critiques UK industrial action laws for violating ILO standards, particularly regarding agency strike replacements and minimum service levels. Recent publications analyze authoritarian trends in labour law, technological disruptions, and post-Brexit trade agreement clauses. His research spans national, European, and global dimensions, addressing topics such as strike effectiveness, worker solidarity, and democratic governance of labour rights. He advocates for alignment with international standards to combat authoritarian practices in employment regulation.
Daniel Göller is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Finance within the School of Business and Law at the University of Agder, Norway. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bonn, Germany, where he also worked as a Postdoctoral researcher before joining the University of Agder. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Bonn, Germany Göller's research primarily focuses on the intersection of law and economics, with particular emphasis on contract theory and bargaining theory. His work explores how legal frameworks influence economic behavior and decision-making, especially in contexts involving contractual relationships and negotiations. He has made significant contributions to understanding how parties structure contracts to mitigate holdup problems, how dual-SIM phone usage affects mobile telephony markets in emerging economies, and how mathematical methods can be integrated with microeconomic theory. His research spans theoretical contract design, empirical analysis of mobile markets, and methodological approaches to economics education. His publications reveal a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges economics, law, and mathematics. Göller frequently publishes in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Economic Theory, American Law and Economics Review, and Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics. His recent work demonstrates increasing attention to practical applications of theoretical models in real-world economic contexts. Professional Service: Member of the study council at the School of Business and Law Former member of the faculty board Member of the BAKØKAD panel for bachelor program evaluation Organizer of the research seminar series at the School of Business and Law Referee for Review of Economics Studies, Journal of the European Economic Organization, and Journal of Law, Economics, & Organization Göller has applied his expertise through consultancy work for Kristiansand Municipality and as an expert advisor for the EEA mechanism project 'Regional convergence and social inclusion under technological change.' He also serves as founder and board member of Victoria Hotel Krageræ AS, demonstrating engagement beyond academia. Research Group: Member of CNI (Competition, Networks and Institutions) research group
Trineke Palm is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on the evolving nature of the EU’s international power, particularly its military and security policies. She explores topics such as normative power theory, strategic autonomy, and the EU’s role as an international security actor in contexts like defense missions (e.g., EUNAVFOR Atalanta) and crisis management. Her work emphasizes the intersection of military operations with EU identity, institutional learning, and transnational cooperation. Notable projects include the NWO-funded 'Normative Power and Military Means' (2012–2016), examining the EU’s evolving security strategies. Palm has engaged in media commentary on European defense integration, Brexit’s security implications, and the emotional dimensions of EU narratives. She frequently participates in expert discussions and public lectures addressing contemporary European security challenges, including debates on a potential European army and the future of EU strategic autonomy. Her publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like European Security and Cambridge Review of International Affairs , as well as policy-oriented analyses and media contributions. Palm’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis, offering insights into how emotional discourse, historical narratives, and institutional dynamics shape EU security and defense policy.
Dr. Corinne Bara is a Lecturer at ETH Zürich's Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, specializing in international security policy. Her research focuses on peace and conflict dynamics with particular emphasis on ceasefire agreements and peacekeeping operations. Research interests center on civil conflict resolution mechanisms, including: Ceasefire agreement implementation and sustainability Credibility dynamics in conflict bargaining UN and non-UN peacekeeping mission effectiveness Post-conflict violence patterns Civil war recurrence prevention Recent work analyzes ceasefires as central components of conflict management, examining how institutional arrangements and reputation factors influence their success. Publications establish new datasets for comparative conflict research and develop theoretical frameworks linking violence patterns to conflict resolution outcomes. Teaches 'Researching Peace and Security' at ETH Zürich, covering methodological approaches to peace and conflict studies.
Aurélien COLSON is a Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School, France, specializing in Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Management. He serves as Director of the Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation (IRENE) since 2008, with operations in 80+ countries. His career spans roles including Advisor to the French Prime Minister (1998–2002), Project Leader at the French Government’s strategy agency (2002–2005), and Visiting Professor at King's College London (2014). He holds a PhD in International Relations (University of Kent) and a doctorate in Political Science (Université Paris-Sorbonne-Descartes). Dr. Colson’s research focuses on diplomatic negotiation, conflict resolution, and international relations. He authored/co-authored 7 books, including Mediation: Negotiation by Other Moves (2021) and The First Move: A Negotiator’s Companion (2008). His work emphasizes historical and contemporary negotiation strategies, with field interventions in post-conflict regions like Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has received prestigious awards such as the Grand Prix from the Académie des sciences morales et politiques (2008) and the Chevalier dans l’Ordre national du Mérite (2023). His academic leadership includes editorial roles in journals like Négociations and chairs like the European Review of International Studies. He remains active in global policy initiatives, including the EU’s CBRN Risk Mitigation program (2012–2021).
Dr Joanitha Ntangeki is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Society and Culture, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business at the University of Plymouth. Her teaching focuses on Business Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, EU Law, Constitutional Law, Investment Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Her research centers on international investment law reform, particularly issues related to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), sustainable development goals, and host state rights in investment treaties. She has presented at academic conferences such as the University of Derby Law School Summer Conference (2023) and Canterbury Christ Church University's International Law in Context series (2017-2018). Her recent work examines the role of international investment agreements in supporting sustainable development, while earlier research explored ISDS reform pathways for African states and Tanzania's legal frameworks for investment arbitration. She actively engages in multilateral forum discussions to rebalance treaties in favor of host states' developmental priorities. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in her profile. She has not disclosed advisees or lab affiliations in the provided text.
Lee James is a Research Fellow at the Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica, Taiwan. He is also a Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow at the NATO Defense College and affiliated with the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation. His work centers on U.S. foreign policy and Taiwan’s security in the Indo-Pacific region. His research interests include: U.S. Foreign Policy Taiwan Security International Relations Strategic Studies East Asian Politics Global Conflict and Cooperation Lee James’s recent publications span top journals such as International Studies Quarterly , Journal of Strategic Studies , and Journal of East Asian Studies , reflecting a strong focus on security dynamics, alliance politics, and political economy in the Asia-Pacific. His work increasingly engages with transatlantic coordination on China and technology-related security challenges. His scientific affiliations and visiting scholar status highlight his international recognition: Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College Affiliated Researcher, University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation Visiting Scholar at a European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan While no formal advising or grant information is available, his extensive publication record and institutional affiliations suggest active involvement in collaborative research projects and policy-relevant scholarship. He contributes to shaping discourse on democratic resilience and security in the face of authoritarian challenges.
