جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Fabio Franceschiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecclesiastical Law
• Law and Religion
• Religious Freedom
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fabio Franceschi is an Associate Professor of Ecclesiastical Law, European Ecclesiastical Law, and Law and Religion at the Faculty of Law, Sapienza University of Rome. He teaches courses including Diritto Ecclesiastico (Ecclesiastical Law), Diritto Ecclesiastico Europeo (European Ecclesiastical Law), and Law and Religion. His institutional affiliation is with the Department of Legal and Economic Studies at Sapienza University of Rome. Franceschi's research interests focus on ecclesiastical law and the relationship between law and religion in contemporary society, the history of relations between State and Church in Italy (particularly in pre- and post-unification periods), canon law, and intercultural law. His work examines religious freedom, secularism, religious confessions, and the legal frameworks governing religious institutions in increasingly multicultural and multireligious societies. His publication record includes over 60 academic works in Italian and English, with his most notable contribution being the 'Compendium of Ecclesiastical Law,' which has gone through multiple editions. His recent scholarship addresses contemporary issues such as religious freedom in MENA countries, end-of-life decisions from religious perspectives, and the financial operations of religious institutions. Franceschi is actively involved in research groups including 'DiReSom (Law and Religion in Multicultural Societies)' and the executive committee of the interdisciplinary research center 'ORFECT - Observatory on Religious Freedom in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights.' He also coordinates the research group 'Tradizioni religiose, diritti umani e diritto interculturale' (Religious Traditions, Human Rights and Intercultural Law). He serves on the scientific committee of the legal journal 'SudEuropa. Quadrimestrale di civiltà e cultura europea' and the editorial board of 'Il Diritto ecclesiastico.' His teaching materials for attending students are available on the university's E-Learning platform, and he maintains regular office hours for student consultations.

Adèle Garnierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Geography
• Migration and Territory
• Migration, Inequality and Power
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Adèle Garnier is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics. She serves as Director of undergraduate geography programs and the certificate in sustainable tourism. Her research focuses on political geography, migration dynamics, and humanitarian governance, particularly examining refugee labor market participation, temporary migration policies, and technological impacts on immigration systems. Education : PhD in Political Science (Macquarie University/Universität Leipzig, 2012), MA in Political Science (Universität Leipzig, 2006), Diploma in Political Science (Paris, 2002) Her research integrates political geography , migration studies , and geographies of inequality , analyzing power structures in migration governance. Recent work explores Canada's digitalization of immigration, multiscalar impacts of refugee policies, and settler-colonial migration frameworks. Current research trends focus on technological governance of migration , refugee resettlement , and marketization of humanitarian services , with interdisciplinary approaches bridging political science and geography. Research Units : Graduate School of International Studies (ESEI), Immigration Research Team (ERIQA), Cultures-Arts-Societies Center (CELAT) Collaborations : Study Group on Ethnic Relations (Flers), Center for Refugee Studies (York University), Peace Research Institute Oslo She supervises graduate students in geography and co-leads multiple funded projects, including Liberating Migrant Labour (2023-2030) and digital migration governance research (2023-2028).

Herb Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Cybersecurity Policy
• Information Warfare
• Nuclear Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Herb Lin is the Hank J. Holland Fellow in Cyber Policy and Security at the Hoover Institution and Senior Research Scholar for Cyber Policy and Security at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), both at Stanford University. He also serves as Chief Scientist, Emeritus for the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board of the National Academies, where he worked from 1990 to 2014, and as Adjunct Senior Research Scholar and Senior Fellow in Cybersecurity at Columbia University's Saltzman Institute for War and Peace Studies. Dr. Lin received his doctorate in physics from MIT, providing him with a strong technical foundation that informs his policy work at the intersection of technology and national security. His academic background bridges the gap between deep technical understanding and policy application in the cybersecurity domain. Dr. Lin's research focuses on the policy dimensions of cybersecurity and cyberspace, with particular emphasis on offensive cyber operations as instruments of national policy, information warfare, and influence operations affecting national security. His work addresses critical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and their implications for nuclear security, election integrity, and democratic processes. He has been instrumental in analyzing how cyber capabilities are transforming traditional security paradigms and how policy frameworks must adapt to these changes. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between cyber capabilities and national security strategy. Lin's work demonstrates increasing attention to the implications of artificial intelligence for warfare, the vulnerabilities created by quantum computing for current cryptographic systems, and the growing threat of cyber-enabled information warfare to democratic institutions. His research trajectory shows a progression from traditional cybersecurity issues toward the broader implications of digital technologies for national and international security. Member of Science and Security Board of Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Served on President Obama's Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity (2016) Regular congressional testimony on cybersecurity matters Contributor to Stanford Emerging Technology Review As a mentor and collaborator, Dr. Lin works extensively with policymakers, military officials, and technology experts to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into actionable policy recommendations. His approach emphasizes practical solutions to emerging threats while recognizing the technical limitations and policy constraints that shape real-world security outcomes. Dr. Lin is associated with multiple research initiatives including Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation and the Stanford Emerging Technology Review, which aim to connect technological advances with policy considerations for national security decision-makers.

Deval Desaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Development
• Administrative Law
• Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Deval Desai serves as Reader in International Economic Law at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh Law School, a position he has held since 2020 after serving as Lecturer from 2020-2023. His academic career includes research positions at Harvard Law School and the Geneva Graduate Institute. Dr. Desai also brings extensive practical experience from a decade working with the World Bank on rule of law and governance in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as advising the United Nations on rule of law issues. Dr. Desai's educational background includes an MA in History and French Literature from Oxford University, followed by legal training at City University/BPP Law School (PGDipL and PGDipLP), and advanced law degrees (LLM and SJD) from Harvard Law School. At Harvard, he held prestigious fellowships including the Byse Fellowship, Program on Negotiation Next Generation Fellowship, and Institute for Global Law and Policy Fellowship. MA (Oxon), History and French Literature PGDipL, PGDipLP, City University/BPP Law School LLM, Harvard Law School SJD, Harvard Law School Dr. Desai's research centers on law and development, administrative law and regulation, theories of the state, and patterns of knowledge and authority across the Global North and South. His work examines institutional reform processes, particularly how expertise and knowledge operate within rule of law initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach draws from legal and social theory, development studies, international relations, and performance studies, as evidenced in his monograph Expert Ignorance (Cambridge University Press). His recent work focuses on fiscal sociology, administrative law in the Global South, and the politics of social welfare provision. Dr. Desai's publications span leading journals in law, political science, and development studies, revealing a consistent focus on the intersections between legal institutions, governance, and development. His work demonstrates increasing engagement with comparative methodologies and critical perspectives on knowledge production in global governance. Recent articles show particular attention to fiscal policy, welfare systems, and responses to global crises like the Covid-19 pandemic, with comparative studies between India and European contexts. Dame Muriel Spark Medal (2024, Royal Society of Edinburgh) Chancellor's 'Rising Star' Award (2023, University of Edinburgh) Member of the Young Academy of Scotland Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe Dr. Desai has secured significant research funding from diverse international sources, including a £2.1 million Swiss National Science Foundation Sinergia grant titled 'Reversing the Gaze: Towards Post-Comparative Area Studies' where he serves as PI. He also leads projects funded by the British Academy, University of Edinburgh's Big Ideas Accelerator, Scottish Funding Council, and Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. His commitment to mentoring is evident through his recognition with the Susan Manning Award for Inspiring Mentor and his leadership in establishing programs like the Global Scholars' Academy at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the Global Justice summer school at CEU. As editor-in-chief of the Cambridge University Press book series 'Elements in Legal Theory and the Global South' and serving on multiple editorial boards, Dr. Desai plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse. His current research projects examine 'loss' in legal institutions guiding transitional processes, constitutional implications of fiscal arrangements in fragile contexts, and social welfare provision in India and Italy.

Gavin Mountمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Non-traditional security studies
• Global politics of ethnic conflict
• Conflict Transformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gavin Mount is a researcher at UNSW Canberra , specializing in non-traditional security studies , ethnic conflict , and the sociopolitical implications of emerging technologies . His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in conflict transformation and defense studies. Research Focus: Global politics of ethnic conflict, hybrid peace/war frameworks, and socio-political impacts of drone technology. Teaching: Courses like Ethnic Conflict in World Politics and Law, Force and Legitimacy , with a focus on military education and strategic studies. Publications: Recent work includes contributions to Thinking Swarms (2025) and Hybridity on the Ground in Peacebuilding and Development (2018). Grants: Leads the Curricula Integration of Student Wellbeing Resources project under HERDSA. Key Themes across his research include the intersection of technology and conflict, evolving defense paradigms, and pedagogical innovations in security studies.

Richard Caplanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Organisations and Conflict Management
• Post-conflict Peace- and State-building
• Peacekeeping Theory and Practice
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard Caplan is Professor of International Relations at the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR), University of Oxford, and an Official Fellow of Linacre College. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to the field of international relations, particularly in the areas of international organizations, conflict management, and peacebuilding. Professor Caplan holds an MA and PhD from the University of London. His academic journey has included visiting positions at prestigious institutions including the European University Institute (EUI), University of Konstanz, University of Pavia, Princeton University, and Sciences Po (Paris). Professor Caplan's principal research interests focus on international organizations and conflict management, with particular emphasis on peacekeeping and post-conflict peace- and state-building. His work explores critical questions about how international institutions manage conflicts, the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations, and the complex processes of rebuilding societies after conflict. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the challenges of measuring peace, the dynamics of international administration in war-torn territories, and the recognition of new states in contested contexts. Professor Caplan has received considerable recognition for his scholarly contributions through fellowships and grants from leading organizations including the British Academy, the British Council, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Folke Bernadotte Academy, the John Fell OUP Research Fund, the Leverhulme Trust, the MacArthur Foundation, the Oxford Martin School, and the US Institute of Peace. As a dedicated educator and mentor, Professor Caplan has supervised numerous graduate students including Ishrat Hossain, Ebenezer Azamati, Michaela Coplen, Lucy Maycox, John Helferich, Gwendolyn Whidden, Alejandro Posada Téllez, Colm Trant, Salma Daoudi, Nadila Ali, and Katharina Engel. His current research focuses on the aftermath of UN peacekeeping operations through the ESRC-funded "After Exit" project, which investigates conditions in countries following the withdrawal of large-scale UN peacekeeping missions. Professor Caplan leads the "After Exit" research team, which includes collaborators from Oxford, Cornell University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Previously, he contributed to the Oxford Martin Programme on Transboundary Resource Management, which explored cross-border cooperation on natural resource management in the eastern Nile River Basin and the Jordan River Basin.

Gjalt de Graafمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Governance
• Public Values
• Integrity in Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gjalt de Graaf is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the New Public Governance (NPG) research group. He holds dual appointments in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, specializing in public governance quality, integrity, and value conflicts. His work addresses how social media, academic education, and whistleblowing impact governance practices. Research focuses on resolving public value conflicts, particularly in academia and public institutions. He explores governance through lenses like art’s role in policy-making and administrative traditions’ influence on professional ethics. Notable contributions include studies on Dutch justice policy under pressure and cross-national comparisons of academic integrity. Awarded the Best Article Award 2017 Public Integrity and the VU Faculty of Social Sciences Research Prize (2008) , his work aligns with UN SDGs on peace, justice, and strong institutions. He advises 4 PhD theses and leads projects like Veerkrachtige en zinvolle samenlevingen , addressing societal resilience and youth participation. Teaching includes courses on good governance, public administration ethics, and leadership in dynamic environments. He actively engages in media commentary on integrity issues and organizes conferences on anti-corruption and ethical leadership.

Mats Berdalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Security and Development
• International Security
• International Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mats Berdal is a Professor of Security and Development at King's College London's Department of War Studies, with affiliations as a Visiting Professor at The Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College and a Consulting Senior Fellow at the IISS. He serves on multiple editorial boards including International Peacekeeping and International Security . Education: BSc (London) DPhil (Oxford) His research focuses on the intersection of security and development, particularly in post-conflict settings. Key areas include international efforts to consolidate peace after war, UN operations during the Cold War transition, political economy of armed conflicts, evolution of NATO, and post-war violence dynamics. Professional Roles: Member, Academia Europaea Advisory Board, Institute for Post-Conflict and Development Law (Geneva) High-Level Advisory Panel, United Nations Association-UK

Karen Hulmeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Laws of Armed Conflict
• Human Rights and Environment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Hulme is a Professor at the University of Essex's Essex Law School, where she has been affiliated since 2001. She holds a PhD from Essex (2002), an LL.M. in Public International Law from Nottingham (1996), an LL.B. from Nottingham (1995), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (2006). Her research focuses on the intersection of environmental law, armed conflict, and human rights, with particular emphasis on climate change governance, biodiversity conservation, and remediation of conflict-related environmental damage. Her scholarly work explores environmental protection mechanisms during military operations, human rights frameworks for ecological governance, and legal responses to emerging threats like fracking and marine litter. She collaborates extensively with NGOs including the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) and chairs the IUCN WCEL Specialist Group on Peace, Security and Conflict. Professor Hulme's publications demonstrate sustained focus on developing legal frameworks for environmental protection in conflict zones, with recent work addressing energy justice and planetary crises. She received the American Society of International Law's Francis Lieber Prize (2004) for her book War Torn Environment: Interpreting the Legal Threshold . Current PhD Students: Enitan Adetutu Lawson Charles Williams Junior Mensah Research Grants: Reimagining Food Systems (ESRC, 2024) Implementing ILC Principles on Environmental Protection in Conflict (ESRC IAA, 2022) Litter Law Strategy (CPRE, 2016)

• Conflict Studies
• Peacebuilding
• Statebuilding
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Goodhand is a distinguished academic in the Department of Development Studies at SOAS University of London, where he has established himself as a leading expert on conflict, peacebuilding, and political economy in fragile and post-conflict states. His work focuses on the complex interplay between illicit economies, borderland dynamics, and political settlements in South and Central Asia, with particular expertise in Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. As a prolific researcher and supervisor, he has shaped the field through both theoretical contributions and empirical studies grounded in extensive fieldwork. Professor Goodhand's research interests span several interconnected domains: Conflict and peacebuilding dynamics in post-war contexts Political settlements and statebuilding processes Borderland and frontier studies, particularly the role of brokers Illicit economies, especially drug economies and their relationship to conflict The intersection of development and security in fragile states Humanitarian action and its political implications in conflict zones His recent publications reveal a sophisticated analytical framework that connects spatial dimensions of conflict with political economy approaches. Goodhand has pioneered research on "frontier brokers" who operate in the margins between state and non-state authority, examining how these figures shape post-war transitions. His work on the "drugs-development-peacebuilding trilemma" has gained significant traction in policy circles, challenging conventional approaches to drug policy in conflict-affected regions. The Drugs & (dis)order research project, which he leads, represents a major contribution to understanding how illicit economies can be transformed into peace economies. Professor Goodhand has supervised numerous doctoral students whose work extends his research agenda into new contexts including Afghanistan, Colombia, South Sudan, and Myanmar. His influence extends beyond academia through policy engagement with international organizations working on conflict resolution and development.

Cécile Fabreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political philosophy
• Moral philosophy
• Ethics of foreign policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cécile Fabre is a distinguished Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College and Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Oxford. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Department of Politics and International Relations, and Nuffield College at Oxford. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held prestigious academic positions including Tutorial Fellow at Lincoln College, Professor of Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh, and Lecturer at the London School of Economics. Her educational background includes a BA in History from La Sorbonne (1992), an MA in Political Theory from the University of York (1993), and a D.Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford (1997). Professor Fabre's research focuses on political philosophy , moral philosophy , and applied ethics , with particular expertise in just war theory, theories of distributive justice, democracy, and the ethics of foreign policy. Her recent work has increasingly addressed the ethics of espionage and cultural heritage. Her publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining moral obligations in international contexts, with a strong emphasis on cosmopolitan perspectives that challenge traditional state-centric approaches to justice and ethics. Among her notable honors are being named a Fellow of the British Academy (2011) and receiving the Scots Philosophical Association Centenary Fellowship (2022). Professor Fabre has supervised 15 doctoral students to completion, with most securing academic positions globally. She has extensive governance experience, having served on various appointment panels, as University Proctor (2018-2019), and on the Publications Committee of the British Academy since 2019. She has also contributed significantly to academic publishing as a member of numerous editorial boards and as a reviewer for major university presses and journals.

Andrea Ruggeriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Wars
• Peacekeeping
• Collective Political Violence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrea Ruggeri is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Brasenose College and the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). He previously served as Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam and earned his PhD from the University of Essex. His research focuses on civil wars, peacekeeping, and collective political violence, with a regional emphasis on Africa and the Middle East. Ruggeri has published in top journals like the British Journal of Political Science and International Security, and his book Composing Peace examines UN peacekeeping mission composition. His academic roles include directing the Centre for International Studies and serving on editorial boards of journals like the Journal of Peace Research. Ruggeri has advised on policy briefs for the UN and NATO, emphasizing data-driven approaches to peacekeeping effectiveness. He has supervised numerous students and contributed to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, integrating quantitative methods through initiatives like the Oxford Q-Step Centre. Ruggeri’s awards include the 2022 Teaching Excellence Award and recognition for Composing Peace being shortlisted for a top literary award. His work bridges quantitative and qualitative methods, exploring themes like conflict management, human rights, and the impact of ideology on political violence.

Marco Longobardoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public International Law
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Criminal Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marco Longobardo is a Reader in International Law (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the University of Westminster's School of Law. He holds a master's degree from the University of Messina (2012) and a PhD from Sapienza University of Rome (2016). In 2023, he served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Trento, University of Messina, and Université Libre de Bruxelles. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research specializes in Public International Law , with emphasis on International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, Law of Armed Conflict, and Peacekeeping. Current projects examine military occupation, ICC jurisdiction, and ICJ procedures for community interests. His work is cited by the ICC Prosecutor, UN Special Rapporteurs, and national courts. Longobardo has published monographs with Cambridge University Press and articles in leading journals including the American Journal of International Law and European Journal of International Law . His scholarship analyzes trends in occupation law, IHL compliance, peacekeeping legitimacy, and human rights in conflict zones. Awards & Honors: Paul Reuter Prize (ICRC, 2021) Lieber Prize Honorable Mention (ASIL, 2023) Italian Society of International Law Prize (2021) Rosalyn Higgins Prize (Third Place, 2020) He mentors PhD students in international law topics and serves on editorial boards for the Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies and International Community Law Review . He is a member of the European Society of International Law and International Law Association.

Tobias Hofmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• European Union Studies
• European Integration
• International Relations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Hofmann serves as a Visiting Professor at the European Integration Office within the Otto Suhr Institute for Political Science at the Free University of Berlin. His academic work centers on European Union studies, with particular expertise in EU policy-making, compliance mechanisms, and the political economy of European integration. Hofmann has been actively involved in teaching numerous courses related to the EU's political system, European integration theories, and comparative regionalism across multiple semesters from Winter 2006/07 through the upcoming Winter semester 2024/25. Hofmann's research focuses on the intricate relationship between EU law and national implementation, with special attention to patterns of compliance and non-compliance. His scholarly interests span European integration theory, EU institutional dynamics, and the transformative power of European policies on member states. He has extensively examined how national governments interact with EU legal frameworks, particularly in areas of economic governance, migration policy, and market regulation. The professor's work frequently employs longitudinal analysis to understand the temporal dimensions of EU policy implementation and enforcement. Analysis of Hofmann's publication record reveals a strong thematic focus on compliance mechanisms within the European Union, with particular attention to infringement proceedings, special interest influence, and the political economy of implementation. His research demonstrates a consistent analytical approach that combines institutional analysis with political economy perspectives, examining how domestic political considerations interact with supranational governance structures. The professor has published extensively on the European Parliament, EU law enforcement mechanisms, and the relationship between monetary policy compliance and fiscal behavior in the Eurozone. His work bridges theoretical insights from international relations with empirical analysis of EU governance processes. Hofmann has been involved in numerous research projects funded by external sources, including EU-LISTCO (2018-2021), EU-STRAT (2016-2019), and the Kolleg-Forschergruppe 'The Transformative Power of Europe' (2008-2018). His academic contributions extend to teaching a wide range of courses on European integration, EU political systems, and comparative regionalism, demonstrating his commitment to advancing both research and education in European studies.

Paul Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Great power relations
• Military & naval history
• British foreign & imperial history
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Kennedy is the J. Richardson Dilworth Professor of History at Yale University, Director of International Security Studies, and Distinguished Fellow of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. His research focuses on great power relations, military history, British foreign policy, and global security. Born in 1945 in England, he holds a BA from Newcastle University and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and numerous other academic societies, and was honored as Commander of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 2000. His influential works include The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers (1987) and Engineers of Victory (2013). Kennedy’s monthly column on global issues is syndicated worldwide, and he has authored nineteen books. His academic leadership includes directing ISS programs funded by the Smith Richardson Foundation and contributing to UN policy reports. Awards highlight his contributions to historical scholarship, including election to the British Academy. Current projects involve seapower’s role in World War II transformations. Kennedy’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary strategic challenges, emphasizing problem-solving approaches in global conflict and cooperation.