Marc Pouzet is a Professor at École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in the Department of Computer Science (DIENS), where he serves as Director of CS studies. He leads the INRIA project-team PARKAS and was a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2007–2012). His research centers on synchronous programming languages for safety-critical embedded systems, with contributions to real-time software verification, hybrid systems modeling, and probabilistic reactive programming. Research Focus Pouzet's work bridges theory and practice in: Synchronous Languages : Design/extensions of Lustre, Lucid Synchrone, and Zelus for embedded control Formal Methods : Mechanized semantics (Coq) and verified compilers (Vélus) for correctness guarantees Hybrid Systems : Integrating ODEs with discrete logic (ProbZelus for probabilistic inference) Real-time Systems : Scheduling, latency constraints, and memory-safe compilation Awards & Leadership Inria–Académie des sciences Innovation Award (2016) Program committees: EMSOFT, PLDI, POPL, ECRTS Associate Editor: EURASIP Journal on Embedded Systems Advising & Projects Supervised 19+ PhD students on topics spanning compiler verification (Bourke, Pesin), probabilistic languages (Baudart), and hybrid systems (Pauget). Leads development of open-source tools: Zelus (synchronous language with ODEs) Vélus (verified Lustre compiler) ReactiveML (reactive extension of OCaml)
Renaud Raquépas is a Phillip Griffiths Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Duke University, where he has been working since 2025 under the mentorship of Professor Jonathan C. Mattingly. Prior to his position at Duke, he was a Courant Instructor in the Mathematics Department of the Courant Institute at New York University (2022-2025), hosted by Professor Lai-Sang Young, and a postdoctoral researcher at CY Cergy Paris Université (2021-2022), working with Professor Armen Shirikyan. His educational background includes a PhD in Mathematics from McGill University and Université Grenoble Alpes (2017-2020), where he was jointly supervised by Professors Vojkan Jakšić and Alain Joye. His doctoral thesis focused on "Tools and results in the study of entropy production." He also earned an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics from McGill University (2016-2017) under the supervision of Professor Vojkan Jakšić, with a thesis on "Heat full statistics and regularity of perturbations in quantum statistical mechanics." His undergraduate studies were completed at McGill University, where he also earned his Master's degree over a period of approximately five years. Raquépas's research primarily focuses on mathematical physics, with particular emphasis on time-dependent aspects of statistical mechanics and entropy production in both quantum and classical systems. His work bridges several mathematical disciplines including probability theory (particularly large deviations and stochastic differential equations), dynamical systems and ergodic theory (covering recurrence, mixing, theory of C*-algebras, and random dynamical systems), and operator theory (focusing on spectra, resolvents, perturbation theory, and one-parameter semigroups). His research addresses fundamental questions about nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, quantum information, and the mathematical foundations of thermodynamics. The most recent publications by Raquépas demonstrate a consistent focus on entropy production, large deviation principles, and the mathematical structure of statistical mechanical systems. His work spans both classical and quantum domains, with particular attention to the connections between information theory, probability, and physics. A significant portion of his research examines return times, waiting times, and their relationship to entropy estimators, while other papers explore quantum measurement processes, fermionic systems, and diffusions with various types of noise. His publications appear in prestigious journals including Communications in Mathematical Physics, Annales Henri Poincaré, and Journal of Mathematical Physics. Raquépas has presented his research at numerous international conferences and seminars, including the IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, the International Congress of Mathematical Physics, and various departmental seminars at institutions worldwide. His work has been featured at specialized workshops on entropy, dynamical systems, and mathematical physics. As an educator, Raquépas has taught a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses at multiple institutions. At Duke University, he is scheduled to teach Probability in the Fall 2025 semester. Previously at NYU, he taught courses including Ordinary Differential Equations, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, and Applied Complex Variables. He has also taught mathematics courses in French at CY Cergy Paris Université and Université Grenoble Alpes, demonstrating his bilingual capabilities (French is his first language, with fluency in English). Raquépas was born in the 1990s in the Province of Québec and has been involved in mathematical outreach activities, including service on the committee of the Seminars in Undergraduate Mathematics in Montréal and work on the website of the French-language mathematics magazine Accromath.
Robert Gould is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University’s Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) and the School of Linguistics & Language Studies, and an Associate of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence. Trained in German studies (Ph.D. Princeton), he researches political discourse, immigration rhetoric, right-wing populism, and EU digital policy. Education: Ph.D. – Princeton University Undergraduate studies – England and the United States Research Interests: Gould’s work dissects how political actors deploy language to construct identities and exclude minorities. He compares discourses across Germany, Spain, Austria, Ireland, and Switzerland, tracing how terms like “integration,” “Christian values,” or “digital sovereignty” become tools of populist messaging. Recent projects examine EU efforts to globalise its AI-ethics norms and the identity politics of parties such as Vox and AfD. Publication Trends: Since 2010 he has authored numerous policy briefs and peer-reviewed articles that link nationalist rhetoric with EU-level responses. His 2022 brief on EU AI regulation extends his long-standing interest in the ‘Brussels Effect’ and normative power, while earlier pieces analyse Islamophobia, Roma expulsions, and the German headscarf debate. Grants & Projects: Consultant, EU-funded “Shrinking Citizenship” project (Latvia, 2006-2008) Expert Adviser, University of Fribourg “Sprache und Identitätspolitik” project Contributor, Carleton Centre for European Studies policy-brief series Graduate Supervision: He has served as external doctoral examiner (University of Potsdam) and welcomes graduate researchers working on European political discourse, minority representation, and EU digital governance.
Remo Caponi, born in Cortona (Arezzo, Italy) in 1960, serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Law while simultaneously holding a position as a judge at the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di cassazione). His distinguished academic and judicial career includes being a Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, a member of the Presidium of the International Association of Procedural Law, and a founding member of the European Law Institute. Professor Caponi's scholarly work focuses primarily on civil procedure, comparative civil procedure, European law, and the intersection of legal systems with social theory. His research examines how civil procedure functions within different political and economic contexts, particularly analyzing the relationship between judicial systems and social conflict. Recent publications explore the impact of artificial intelligence on legal language and procedure, European civil procedure models, and the philosophical dimensions of legal formalism. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving nature of civil justice systems in Europe, with particular attention to the tension between national legal traditions and emerging European harmonization efforts. Caponi's work often bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical judicial concerns, reflecting his dual professional identity as both academic and sitting judge. Among his notable achievements are significant contributions to the European Model Rules on Civil Procedure developed by the European Law Institute and UNIDROIT. His scholarship demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both Italian civil procedure and its relationship to broader European legal developments. Professor Caponi actively participates in international legal discourse, regularly presenting at academic conferences and contributing to scholarly journals across Europe. His work has established him as a leading voice in comparative civil procedure, particularly regarding the adaptation of traditional civil law systems to contemporary challenges.
Professor Hester Barron is a Professor of Modern History in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex, where she has been teaching since 2007 after completing her D.Phil. at Oxford University. She specializes in twentieth-century British social history, with particular focus on themes of identity, community, childhood, parenting, and schooling in interwar Britain. Her research also extensively covers the British experience of the Second World War and the 1926 Miners' Lockout. Professor Barron's research interests center on the social history of twentieth-century Britain, with particular emphasis on: The relationship between class, region, and national identity Childhood, parenting, and educational experiences in interwar Britain Working-class communities and labor movements, particularly in the Durham coalfield The British home front during the Second World War Oral history and Mass-Observation materials as historical sources Her most recent publications examine children's attitudes to speech in interwar Britain, education and community in interwar London, and working-class girlhood in the 1930s. These works demonstrate her consistent focus on how ordinary people, particularly children and working-class communities, navigated social, economic, and political challenges in twentieth-century Britain. Professor Barron's research methodology often involves careful analysis of personal writings, Mass-Observation archives, and local community records to reconstruct historical experiences from below. Professor Barron has received research funding from prestigious organizations including the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the British Academy. Her current AHRC-funded project 'Speaking Citizens: The Politics of Speech Education 1850-Present' (2020-2023) continues her exploration of how speech and language shaped social identity and opportunity in British history. As an educator, Professor Barron has taught across the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, including modules on: 'Britain in the Twentieth Century' 'Childhood in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Britain' 'Britain and the Second World War' 'War, Gender and British Society, 1914-45' She actively supervises postgraduate research in British social history, particularly welcoming students interested in the labor movement, childhood history, or educational history in twentieth-century Britain.
Alex Cockain is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social Care at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), where he has been employed since 2021. He also holds a position in The Graduate College, supervising doctoral students and teaching sessions on ethnographic approaches and visual data in qualitative research. Cockain completed his PhD in Social Anthropology at the University of London in 2009, following academic positions in Beijing, Shanghai, and nine years in Hong Kong where he progressed from Instructor (2012-13) to Teaching Fellow (2013-16) and Assistant Professor (2016-21). His educational background and international teaching experience inform his interdisciplinary approach to disability studies. PhD in Social Anthropology, University of London (2009) Assistant Professor in Hong Kong (2016-21) Senior Lecturer at CCCU (2021-present) His research takes inspiration from anthropology, sociology, social theory, and disability studies, with a particular focus on how these perspectives can be entangled in conversations to think beyond singular disciplinary boundaries. Cockain's work is primarily qualitative and ethnographic, investigating how social, cultural, material, and discursive worlds are both made and make us. His research often explores the taken-for-granted boundaries between research and life, creating immersive ethnographic studies. Cockain's scholarly output includes numerous publications in leading journals such as Disability and Society, The British Journal of Social Work, Cultural Geographies, The China Journal, Time and Society, and Social Semiotics. His most significant recent contribution is the 2024 book Learning Disability and Everyday Life published by Routledge as part of their Advances in Disability Studies series. This ethnographic work examines the everyday life of a middle-aged man with learning disabilities and autism, using detailed observations of ordinary activities to reflect on broader societal constructions of disability. Learning Disability and Everyday Life (2024) Regular reviewer for multiple journals including Ethnography and Education, HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory, and The Tizard Learning Disability Review Recipient of the outstanding reviewer award from The Tizard Learning Disability Review (2023) Cockain serves as a regular reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and has made significant contributions to disability scholarship through his ethnographic approach that bridges micro-level observations with macro-level social analysis. His work challenges conventional understandings of disability by examining how meanings about normalcy and abnormalcy are constructed through everyday social interactions, discourse, and material conditions.
Imge KINA serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Language and Literature at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences since 2023, following her tenure as a Research Assistant at the same institution (2017-2023) and Gazi University (2013-2017). Her academic credentials include: PhD in Russian Language and Literature from Gazi University (2016-2022) Master's degree (Thesis) in Russian Language and Literature from Gazi University (2013-2016) Bachelor's degree in Russian Language and Literature from Belarus State University (2007-2011) Dr. KINA's research centers on Russian and Soviet literary traditions with emphases on imagonology, ideological representations, and East-West cultural dynamics. Her scholarship critically examines social structures through literary lenses, exploring themes like bureaucratic systems, national identity construction, and postcolonial perspectives within Slavic literary contexts. She employs comparative methodologies to analyze cultural intersections and ideological impositions in 20th-century literature. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with Soviet-era literary production and its contemporary reinterpretations, demonstrating increasing specialization in imagonological frameworks and eco-comparative approaches since 2020. The body of work spans national Turkish journals, international Slavic studies publications, and conference proceedings across Europe and Asia, reflecting transnational scholarly dialogue.
M.O. Walsh is a Professor of Fiction and currently serves as the Director of The Creative Writing Workshop MFA program at the University of New Orleans (UNO). He holds an M.A. from the University of Tennessee and an M.F.A. from the University of Mississippi. Walsh specializes in fiction writing, with a focus on literary fiction that often explores themes of memory, identity, and community. His work blends elements of mystery, coming-of-age narratives, and Southern Gothic storytelling, creating rich tapestries of human experience set against the distinctive backdrop of Louisiana. His writing has appeared in prestigious publications including The New York Times , The Guardian , Oxford American , The Southern Review , and Best New American Voices . Walsh's publications show a consistent exploration of human potential, memory, and community dynamics, with his most recent work examining how knowledge of one's 'life potential' might transform ordinary lives. His books have been translated into numerous languages including UK English, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Hebrew, Serbian, Turkish, Korean, and Hungarian. Winner of the Tartt's First Fiction Prize for The Prospect of Magic Finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award for General Fiction Winner of the Pat Conroy Book Prize for Fiction for My Sunshine Away Finalist for the Thurber Award for American Humor for The Big Door Prize My Sunshine Away named an NPR Top 100 book of 2015 Walsh also serves as a producer for the television adaptation of The Big Door Prize , which was created by David West Read, the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek , and is currently streaming on Apple TV. His work has received praise from notable authors including Tom Franklin, who described My Sunshine Away as 'that rarest find, a page-turner you want to read slowly and a literary novel you can't look away from.'
Christine Mackay Tircomnicu is a Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of English and serves as an Educational Developer in the Division for Quality Enhancement. She develops and teaches courses for student teachers (primary/secondary programs) and leads professional English training for university staff through the Unit for Professional English (UPE). Education: MA Ordinary degree (University of Glasgow) MA in Applied Linguistics (University of Sussex) RSA Diploma in TEFLA (University of Cambridge) Research Focus: Her work centers on Applied Linguistics and Teacher Education, particularly feedback methodologies and language pedagogy. She coordinates EU-Africa academic partnerships, training PhD students and faculty. Honors: Independent Pedagogical Prize (2020) for feedback innovation Distinguished University Teacher promotion (2021) Professional History: Folkuniversitetet instructor Language consultant (Swedish Intellectual Property Office) Content creator (Swedish Educational Broadcasting Company)
Charlotta Busing serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Scandinavian Languages at Uppsala University, where she has taught Basic Swedish for exchange students continuously since 2009. Her academic portfolio includes instructing courses in Swedish as a Second Language (B-level), Bilingualism and Linguistic Variation, and Language and Society during the 2009-2011 period, alongside temporary administrative duties as course coordinator for Basic Swedish in Spring 2011. Her research centers on historical textual practices within 16th-century Swedish legal frameworks, specifically examining how written documents and medieval law (landslagen) functioned in Dalarna's rural courts. Through receptionsphilological analysis of court protocols, she investigates ordinary citizens' use of economic/legal documents and judicial applications of statutory law, revealing intricate connections between textual sources and courtroom proceedings in pre-modern Scandinavia. Busing's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly focus on medieval Scandinavian legal linguistics, with her 2009 licentiate dissertation providing foundational analysis of textual environments in rural courts and her 2007 chapter dissecting legal references in court books. These works collectively advance understanding of how written texts mediated justice in early modern Swedish society, bridging historical linguistics and legal anthropology.
