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Miemie Winn Byrdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Southeast Asian Security
• Myanmar Studies
• Economic Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd is an Adjunct Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS), where she researches, teaches, and publishes on security dynamics in Myanmar/Burma & Southeast Asia, economics & security linkages, and organizational development. A retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of distinguished service, she brings extensive experience from military, private sector, and nonprofit organizations to her academic work. Dr. Byrd earned her educational credentials from prestigious institutions: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from Claremont McKenna College Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Asia-Pacific Economics and Business from University of Hawaii Doctorate in Education Leadership from the University of Southern California Her research focuses on the complex interplay between security, economics, and social development in Southeast Asia, with particular expertise in Myanmar's political and security landscape. Dr. Byrd examines how civil-military operations, women's roles, and educational approaches impact socioeconomic development and security outcomes in the region. She investigates the strategic implications of Myanmar's internal conflicts for broader Indo-Pacific security dynamics, and analyzes how private sector engagement can contribute to poverty alleviation and stability. Dr. Byrd serves on multiple advisory boards that extend her influence in policy and research: Board of Governors of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies at Claremont McKenna College Regional Advisory Committee for Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar Initiative of the Asia Regional Office, International Development Research Centre The Oxford-Thanakha International based in Chiang Mai, Thailand Myanmar Policy Institute based in Washington, D.C. Her military career included significant roles such as Deputy Economic Advisor and Civil-Military Operations Plans Officer at U.S. Pacific Command, where she supported Operations Enduring Freedom. She served as a linguist and cultural advisor for U.S. delegations at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum and during POW/MIA recovery negotiations in Myanmar. Her civilian career spans 16 years in auditing, accounting, and financial management with multinational corporations.

Sarah Harperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Demography
• Gerontology
• Population Ageing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sarah Harper is the Clore Professor of Gerontology at the University of Oxford and Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. She was appointed a CBE in 2018 for services to Demography and serves as Chair of HelpAge International. Professor Harper has held numerous influential positions including serving on the Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology and as Director of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Her educational background includes an MA from Cambridge and a DPhil from Oxford. Prior to her academic career, she trained with the BBC as a News and Current Affairs Reporter and Producer. She subsequently held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Chicago before returning to Oxford to found the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. Professor Harper's research focuses on demographic change, particularly the implications of falling fertility and increasing life expectancy. Her work examines life course factors in healthy ageing, social and economic drivers of health and well-being, with emphasis on life transitions. She has conducted significant research on eldercare in China, fertility patterns in sub-Saharan Africa (revealing that ideal family size remains high despite girls' education), and demographic changes in Vietnam and Myanmar affecting agricultural production and food security. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on global demographic trends, with recent work increasingly addressing the intersection of population change with environmental challenges. She has authored influential books including 'How Population Change Will Transform Our World' (Oxford University Press, 2016) and is working on a new book for Cambridge University Press on Population and Environmental Change. Scientific Awards and Honors CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2018 for services to Demography Royal Society for Public Health: Arts and Health Research Award (2011) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow of the Royal Anthropology Institute Professor Harper has supervised numerous PhD students across diverse topics from biodiversity conservation in Southeast Asia to intergenerational solidarity in Turkey. Her advisory work extends globally, having served on the Scientific Advisory Board of Natural England, the Royal Society's Working Group on Population and Environment, and as an advisor to governments including the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, and the European Commission. She has received research funding from organizations including the US National Institutes of Health, which supported the founding of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. As Director of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, Professor Harper leads a multidisciplinary team examining demographic trends and their societal implications. The Institute serves as a hub for international collaboration on ageing research, working with organizations including Population Europe and the International Association of Research Universities. She also serves as founding editor of the Journal of Population Ageing and editor of the Handbook of Ageing and Public Policy.

• Political Economy
• Environmental Economics
• Insurance Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul A. Raschky is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Monash University , where he also directs the SoDa Labs and co-founded the KASPR Datahaus PTY LTD and IP Observatory . His academic focus spans Political Economy , Environmental Economics , Insurance Economics , and Development Economics , with a specialization in natural hazards and data science applications. Education: PhD (University of Innsbruck, 2008), with a postdoctoral research visit at the Wharton School . Research: Explores intersections of disaster risk , governance , and economic development , leveraging machine learning and big data . Recent Publications: Focus on generative AI productivity , ethnic favoritism , disaster insurance , and conflict economics . Awards: Recipient of the ABDC Award for Innovation and Excellence in Research (2022) and Dean’s Excellence in Research Award (2016) . Projects: Leads initiatives on internet suppression in Myanmar , news media availability , and AI-driven policy insights in South-East Asia and the Pacific. Future Work: Will be on sabbatical in 2025 , likely expanding on AI applications and disaster resilience .

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Development Studies
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Meehan is a Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manchester’s Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), joining in January 2024. Previously, he held positions at SOAS University of London (PhD and post-doctoral fellowships) and the University of Warwick. His research focuses on drivers of armed conflict, the interplay between violence and development, and conflict resolution strategies, particularly in Myanmar and Southeast Asian borderlands. He combines historical, political, geographical, and anthropological approaches to examine illicit economies, resource politics, and environmental crises. His current project analyzes rare earth mining impacts in Myanmar-China border regions, linking climate policy to uneven development. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Development Studies, SOAS University of London (2016) Master of Science, Development Studies, SOAS University of London (2009) Bachelor of Arts, History, Oxford University (2007) Research Interests: Illicit drug economies, resource frontiers, climate change responses, and their socio-environmental impacts. Key themes include Myanmar’s borderland dynamics, drug trade impacts on state formation, and sacrifice zones in green energy transitions. His work bridges theory, policy, and practice, emphasizing community resilience in conflict-affected areas. Research Contributions: Over 20 publications since 2011, including studies on Myanmar’s opium economy, paramilitary-drug nexus, and green energy trade-offs. His work highlights how climate policies exacerbate regional inequalities through extractivism in conflict zones. Collaborations: Partnerships with UK Government, UN Research Institute for Social Development, The Asia Foundation, and local civil society organizations in Myanmar. Focus on policy-relevant research to address development and peacebuilding challenges. Labs/Teams: Leads projects on rare earth mining impacts and collaborates with global networks in critical development theory and borderland studies.

Huamei Hanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Language Learning
• Multilingualism
• Socioeconomic Inclusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Huamei Han is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on language learning, multilingualism, and socioeconomic inclusion of marginalized groups, particularly in contexts of globalization. She investigates intersections between Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Anthropology, and Migration Studies, with a focus on immigrant communities in Canada and trade migration between China and Africa since 2009. Key research areas include: (1) Grassroots multilingualism in China-Africa trade hubs like Namibia and South Africa, (2) Intra-group dynamics among Chinese communities in Canada, and (3) Language practices in minority religious institutions. Her work often employs ethnographic methods to examine identity formation, settlement challenges, and the role of religion in immigrant integration. Dr. Han has conducted extensive fieldwork since 2007, producing studies that bridge linguistic analysis with sociocultural contexts. Her collaborative multi-year project on Chinese-Canadian community relations explores social inclusion/exclusion mechanisms through a linguistic lens. She maintains active service roles in academic and community settings.

Edmund Maleskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• International Political Economy
• Authoritarian Institutions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Edmund Malesky is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. He also serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Director of the Duke Center for International Development. His research focuses on authoritarian political institutions, foreign direct investment, and political-economic development in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. Malesky holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (2004). His work explores three core themes: (1) consequences of authoritarian institutions, (2) political influence of multinational corporations, and (3) links between political systems and business formalization. He has authored/co-authored over 150 publications, including articles in top journals like American Political Science Review and Journal of Politics . Awarded the Gabriel A. Almond Award (2005) and Best Paper from the International Political Economy Society (2012), Malesky has led major grants such as the South East Asia Research Group (SEAREG) and USAID-funded studies on China's economic slowdown. He teaches courses on authoritarian institutions, political risk analysis, and Southeast Asian politics. Key contributions include the Vietnam Provincial Competitiveness Index , measuring governance for private sector development, and field experiments on legislative transparency. His research bridges theory and policy, influencing debates on governance, corruption, and development in non-democratic regimes.

Eugenia Loمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Epidemiology
• Parasite Genomics
• Host-Parasite Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Lo, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Toronto and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. Her research focuses on molecular epidemiology, parasite genomics, and host-parasite interactions, particularly in malaria (Plasmodium species). Her work addresses global health challenges, including malaria transmission dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa and mechanisms of parasite adaptation to Duffy-negative hosts. Educations: PhD - Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto BS - Environmental Science, University of Hong Kong Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University Research Interests: Dr. Lo’s lab investigates the genetic basis of malaria parasite invasion, particularly how Plasmodium vivax adapts to Duffy-negative populations in Africa. Key areas include molecular epidemiology, parasite genomics, and the development of genomic tools for malaria surveillance. Her work integrates field-based epidemiological data with molecular biology and 'omics approaches to study transmission patterns and control strategies. Scientific Awards: COLC Travel Award, University of California Irvine (2017) Travel Award, Symposium on Phylogenomics (2014) Evolution Conference Travel Award, Society of Systematic Biology (2014) Advising & Grants: Dr. Lo mentors postdoctoral fellows (Cheikh Cambel Dieng, Bernis Yengo), graduate students (Kareen Pestana, Beka Abagero, Tassew Shenkutie), and undergraduate researchers (Canelle Kipayko). Her grants support studies on malaria genomics, vaccine efficacy, and diagnostic tool development in high-burden regions. Labs/Teams: The Lo Lab at Drexel collaborates globally on malaria research, with fieldwork in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Myanmar. The lab’s interdisciplinary approach combines evolutionary biology, genomics, and public health to combat malaria transmission.

Alice Baمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• East Asian Regionalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alice Ba is the Emma Smith Morris Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. A leading scholar on East and Southeast Asian international relations, her research focuses on regionalism, cooperative regime building, and strategic narratives in Asia-Pacific dynamics. PhD in Political Science (University of Virginia, 2000) Specializes in Southeast Asia-China-US triangular relations Former Director of Asian Studies (2009-2014) Acting Chair of Department (2023-2024) Her work examines structural transformations in regional governance, with particular emphasis on ASEAN's evolving role amid China's rise and US strategic shifts. Recent projects analyze strategic narrative construction, regional connectivity projects, and maritime security frameworks. Awarded two US Fulbright fellowships for research in Beijing and Singapore, Ba's expertise on Southeast Asia's geopolitical dynamics is frequently sought by media outlets for commentary on regional developments. She teaches courses covering Southeast Asian development, Chinese foreign policy, and comparative regionalisms. US Fulbright Scholar (Beijing) US Fulbright Scholar (Singapore) Ba's scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks like constructivism with practical regional challenges, maintaining relevance through continuous engagement with contemporary issues in Asia-Pacific governance and security.

Sunniva Enghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern History
• International Development Cooperation
• Global Health Governance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sunniva Engh is a Professor of Modern History at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History , University of Oslo. Her research bridges political, social, and medical history with transnational and international dimensions. Education: D.Phil. (2006) and M.Phil. (2000) in Modern/Economic History from the University of Oxford. Her expertise spans: International development cooperation and global health governance Scandinavian-Indian family planning collaborations Nordic model of society and its global export India-China-Myanmar strategic dynamics Recent work focuses on Nordic civil society (co-edited 2025 Routledge book), population control in Cold War contexts, and Norway's transition from aid recipient to donor. She leads the Nordic Civil Societies project (UiO-funded) and co-leads The Sustainability Lab (HK-dir funding). Teaching includes courses on international history, Nordic model, and global health. Active in media communication and public debates on Asian security, global governance, and sustainable development.

Mandy Sadanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Southeast Asian History
• Anthropology
• Art History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Mandy Sadan is a globally recognized scholar specializing in Southeast Asian history, anthropology, and cultural heritage. She holds a Professorship at the University of Warwick’s Department of Global Sustainable Development (GSD), having joined in August 2020. Previously, she was a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford School of Global & Area Studies (OSGA) and affiliated with St Antony’s College, University of Oxford. Her academic journey includes roles at SOAS University of London (2008–2018) and extensive fieldwork in Myanmar’s Kachin region. Education: BA (Hons) Modern History, University of Oxford MA Art History & Archaeology, SOAS University of London PhD History, SOAS University of London PGCert ODE (Technology Enhanced Learning), Open University PGCE Post-Compulsory Education, Oxford Brookes University Research Interests: Mandy Sadan’s work bridges history, anthropology, and development studies, focusing on Myanmar’s border regions. She explores cultural heritage’s role in community well-being, oral history methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development. Her Leverhulme Trust-funded research (2022–2025) examines the socio-cultural history of ultra-processed foods in the UK, linking war, technology, and flavor change. Key Projects: Rare Earths in the Just Transition (British Academy, £94k) Sustainable Lives in Scarred Landscapes (British Academy GCRF, £300k) Drugs and (Dis)order (ESRC GCRF, £7.2M) Awards: Her book Being and Becoming Kachin won the EuroSEAS Nikkei Asian Review Prize (2015). She also received a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2017–2018) for research on Burma’s Frontier Areas Administration. Teaching & Supervision: While currently on research leave, she has supervised numerous PhD students on Myanmar’s history, anthropology, and development. Future supervision will resume post-2026. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Kachinland Research Centre (Myanmar), Yunnan University, and international partners on projects addressing resource extraction, drug economies, and cultural heritage preservation.

Lee Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• International Relations
• State Transformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Jones is Professor in International Politics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations. His research focuses on political economy and international relations, examining the politics of intervention, security, and governance through the lens of social conflict and state transformation, with regional expertise in Southeast Asia and China. Education: BA (Warwick), MPhil, DPhil (Oxford). Research Focus: Political economy of state transformation and international relations Failure mechanisms of international interventions Regional governance dynamics in Southeast Asia China's foreign policy and Belt and Road Initiative Effectiveness of economic sanctions Publication trends show consistent focus on state transformation theory, with recent work analyzing China's geopolitical influence and pandemic-era governance failures. Articles span political economy, security studies, and regional specialization. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Engagement: Board member of Palgrave's Studies in Political Economy series ESRC peer review college member Government advisor on Southeast Asian affairs Research funded by British Academy, European Commission, and Australian Research Council, totaling over £880K. Leads collaborative projects with international scholars on state transformation and regional governance.

Ollie Ballingerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Geocomputation
• Remote Sensing
• Conflict Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ollie Ballinger is a Lecturer (Teaching) in Geocomputation at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA), University College London. His research focuses on leveraging computational methods and satellite imagery for conflict analysis, environmental monitoring, and humanitarian applications. He holds a PhD from the Oxford Department of International Development, where his work explored computational approaches to insurgent recruitment dynamics in Turkey. Education: PhD in International Development from the University of Oxford (focused on computational conflict analysis) Research Interests: Dr. Ballinger's work spans geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). He develops novel algorithms for detecting conflict-related damage (e.g., pixel-wise T-test for SAR imagery), tracks illicit activities like ship-to-ship transfers and illegal mining, and creates tools for humanitarian and environmental accountability. His projects often involve collaboration with organizations like Bellingcat and the Alan Turing Institute. Key Projects: Pixel-Wise T-Test (PWTT) algorithm for open-access battle damage detection Analysis of ship-to-ship transfers in maritime trade Monitoring illegal rare earth mining in Myanmar Radar interference tracking for military surveillance systems Tools & Contributions: Developed Python libraries for image processing and network analysis Principal Investigator for projects with Global Witness and the Alan Turing Institute Contributor to Bellingcat's investigative reporting on conflict pollution and environmental crimes Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations include work with the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) for damage assessments and partnerships with NGOs like Global Witness for environmental monitoring projects. His research is supported by grants focused on computational methods for humanitarian and environmental applications. Labs & Teams: Active within the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at UCL, where he contributes to interdisciplinary geospatial research initiatives.

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Urban Studies
• Migration Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ching Lin Pang serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at KU Leuven. She is affiliated with the Leuven International and European Studies (LINES) unit and maintains an office at Parkstraat 45, box 3615 in Leuven. Her academic role includes membership in the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences as an invited member and observer roles in the POC Rechten and POC Politieke wetenschappen committees. Her research program centers on urban anthropology, migration studies, and cosmopolitanism, with particular focus on Chinese-African relations and medical cooperation. She investigates dynamics of urban spaces, home-making practices, and identity negotiation among migrant communities in Brussels and Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Shanghai. Her ethnographic work explores intercultural and interracial relations across transnational contexts including Burundi and Taiwan. Recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate consistent engagement with urban transformations and migration networks. Key themes include aesthetic cosmopolitanism in public spaces, South-South migration dynamics, and medical cooperation frameworks. Her work spans diverse settings from Brussels housing estates to jadeite markets on the China-Myanmar border, revealing interconnected global migration patterns. Dr. Pang currently leads multiple long-term research projects: A Floating Medical Network? China-Burundian Medical Cooperation (2020-2025) African Student Mobility in China (2018-2025) Urban Borderland in Brussels (2013-2025) Africans in Guangzhou and Shanghai (2011-2025) She has supervised doctoral research for C. Bosmans (2023), T. Shi (2021), and H-M. Lin (2020) on topics including urban housing, Hmong identity, and Taiwanese immigrant experiences. Within the LINES unit, she contributes to interdisciplinary research on global politics through collaborations spanning architecture, urban studies, and cultural anthropology to develop projective scenarios for sustainable urban futures.

Cristina L. Garafolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• China Studies
• Military Strategy
• Global Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cristina L. Garafola is a Senior Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her work focuses on China’s rise and its implications for global security, particularly military strategy and U.S.-China relations. She served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (2017-2019), analyzing defense strategies, and has held roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and U.S. Department of State. Education: M.A. in China Studies (Johns Hopkins SAIS), Graduate Certificate (Hopkins-Nanjing Center), B.A. in International Relations and Chinese (Hamilton College). Fluent in Mandarin with field experience in China, Myanmar, and Japan. Research interests include PLA modernization, gray zone tactics, Indo-Pacific strategy, and geopolitical competition. Co-authored 70 Years of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (2021), with publications in Asian Security , Journal of Strategic Studies , and War on the Rocks . Recent work examines PLA approaches to low-Earth orbit warfare, U.S. ally perceptions of China, and escalation risks in Indo-Pacific military activities. Her analyses bridge defense policy, strategic competition, and operational realities.

Hong Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Global Development
• China's International Development
• Infrastructure Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hong Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Studies at the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Indiana University Bloomington, starting in Fall 2024. Her academic appointments reflect her expertise in global development, Chinese political economy, and international political economy. She is actively involved in collaborative research initiatives, including co-editing the People’s Map of Global China and Global China Pulse . Education: PhD in Public Policy, George Mason University, 2021 MSc in Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2013 BA in Economics, Renmin University of China, 2008 Hong Zhang’s research focuses on China’s role in global development, particularly infrastructure and industrialization in the Global South. Her work examines the interplay between China’s domestic institutions, state-owned enterprises, and bureaucratic actors in shaping international development engagements. She investigates how China’s model may be reshaping global development governance, drawing on fieldwork in Pakistan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Her research engages with themes such as developmental state theory, state capitalism, and economic statecraft. The recent publications in her portfolio reflect a consistent focus on Chinese engagement in Africa and Asia, with an emphasis on industrial parks, infrastructure projects, and investment dynamics. Her work spans both academic journals and policy-oriented working papers, indicating a strong bridge between scholarly and practical policy domains. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: China Public Policy Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School (2022–2024) Postdoctoral Fellow, China Africa Research Initiative, Johns Hopkins SAIS (2021–2022) Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia-Harvard China and the World Program (2021–2022) Hong Zhang has advised and contributed to major research initiatives and collaborative networks studying China’s global presence. While no formal students are listed, her role as co-editor and postdoctoral fellow suggests strong mentorship and collaborative grant activity. She was previously a journalist at Caixin Media and Caijing Magazine, covering economics and international affairs in London and Washington D.C., which informs her interdisciplinary approach. She is affiliated with research teams including the People’s Map of Global China and Global China Pulse, which foster collective, transnational scholarship on China’s global footprint. These platforms indicate a commitment to open, collaborative, and public-facing research.