Marcus Smith is an Associate Professor in Law at the Charles Sturt University , where he teaches LAW222 Technology Law and directs the Bachelor of Laws program. He holds advanced degrees from the Australian National University (PhD, LLM) and the University of Cambridge (MPhil). His research spans technology law and regulation , focusing on genomic data governance biometric identification AI ethics blockchain policy cybersecurity surveillance law He leads the Contemporary Threats to Australian Security research group and serves as Chief Investigator on an NHMRC-funded project (MRF2015531) addressing genomic dataset governance. His recent work analyzes algorithmic bias in facial recognition AI in healthcare blockchain's regulatory challenges post-pandemic cybercrime surveillance ethics data security frameworks He actively supervises PhD and honours students in technology law and contributes to law reform through submissions to international bodies like the UN Human Rights Council .
Professor Rachel Muers is the Chair of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity, a historic position she became the first woman to hold. Her work bridges disciplinary, confessional, and institutional boundaries, focusing on 20th-century Christian theology and contemporary theological responses to urgent societal questions. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2002), where she also served as Margaret Smith Research Fellow. Previously, she held academic roles at the University of Exeter and the University of Leeds, achieving a personal chair in 2018. Her research explores intersections between theology, ethics, and social practice, with notable focus on Quaker theology, environmental stewardship, and ecumenical dialogue. She serves on the World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission and is affiliated with organizations like the Society for the Study of Christian Ethics. Her teaching emphasizes practical theology and ethical discernment. Key themes in her scholarship include liturgical practices, pacifism, and the relevance of theology to modern challenges. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches, integrating anthropology and the social sciences into theological inquiry. Her publications reflect a commitment to actionable theology, addressing issues from climate change to interfaith relations.
Juliette Pattinson is Professor of War Studies at King's College London, where she researches gender, cultural memory, and personal testimonies of war. An AdvanceHE Chair of Athena Swan, she previously held leadership positions at the University of Kent including Director of Arts and Humanities. Pattinson's work examines gender dynamics in conflict, particularly during the Second World War. She investigates resistance movements, civilian masculinities, and cultural representations of war. Her research employs oral history methodologies to analyze lived experiences of conflict. Current projects include the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry in the Second World War and cultural representations of civilian men in the First World War. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on gender analysis of war experiences and memory construction.
Dr Fiona Hum is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Law, where she conducts research and teaches. Admitted as a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of Victoria, she previously practiced commercial litigation, criminal law, and personal injury law while consulting for major insurers and the Victorian police force. Her doctorate from the University of Melbourne focused on Northern Territory euthanasia laws. Education: Doctorate in Law, University of Melbourne (thesis on euthanasia laws) Admitted Solicitor and Barrister, Supreme Court of Victoria Research Focus: Dr Hum's work centers on Evidence Law , Wrongful Convictions , and Gender/Race Relations in Law , with pioneering studies on compassion training for law students now expanding into climate change law. Her research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for justice, equality, and well-being through interdisciplinary approaches connecting legal theory with psychological and social frameworks. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) analyzes high-profile cases like Kathleen Folbigg and Cardinal Pell while advancing evidence law pedagogy through her Cambridge University Press textbook. Earlier scholarship (2010) established foundational critiques of gender bias in evidentiary processes, particularly regarding women complainants and pregnant patients. Scientific Awards: Faculty Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence (2010) Certificate of Recognition for S1 Unit Performance (2015) Certificate of Recognition for S2 Unit Improvement (2016) Nominee: Inspiring Woman Award (2021) Nominee: Australian Legal Education Award (2023) Advising & Professional Impact: Accepting PhD students, Dr Hum actively shapes legal education through curriculum innovation and peer review for top journals ( University of New South Wales Law Journal , Sydney Law Review ). Her external collaborations include specialist lectures for Monash's Faculty of Medicine and keynotes at national conferences like the Women's Lawyers Conference on 'Justice for All'. Institutional Roles: Current member of the Australasian Law Academics Association (2025-2028) and former Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne (2019-2021), she bridges academic rigor with real-world legal practice through ongoing consultancy work.
Professor Helen Finch (University of Leeds) is a leading scholar in German Literature , with a focus on Holocaust Studies , Queer Memory , and German-Jewish Cultural Production . Affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and the Centre for Jewish Studies , she co-leads the LCS Queer Area Studies Network and contributes to equality initiatives through the LGBT+ staff network . Research: Holocaust representation in German works, queer identity in postwar literature, transnational memory studies, curriculum design in German studies Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014) Academic Output : Her 15 most recent publications span Holocaust poetics , queer life writing , translation ethics , and Sebaldian intertextuality , with a particular focus on intersections between trauma , identity , and intergenerational testimony . Supervision : Currently guides PhD research on topics including transnational transphobia , queer art practices , and LGBTQ+ cross-cultural representation . Her students explore areas from German exile photography to postcolonial queer narratives .
Jochen Hellbeck is a Distinguished Professor of History and Vice Chair for Graduate Education in the Department of History at Rutgers University's School of Arts and Sciences, where he has been teaching since 2003. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and specializes in the history of the Soviet Union, with particular focus on individual life stories and the shaping of the self in modern Europe. Professor Hellbeck's research centers on the place and self-understandings of individuals during cataclysmic 20th century events, including the Russian Revolution, Stalin's terror regime, and World War II. His work examines how narratives of redemptive violence and transformation attached themselves to individuals on the ground, revealing how authors of diaries and personal texts became co-authors of the revolutionary script. More recently, he has explored comparative and transnational aspects of how Soviet, German, and British states mobilized citizens during World War II, highlighting the centrality of the Soviet war effort to the broader history of the conflict. His acclaimed book Stalingrad: The City that Defeated the Third Reich (2015) was the first Western study to probe the meaning of the Battle of Stalingrad for Soviet soldiers and civilians. The book draws on dozens of oral histories recorded by Moscow historians during and after the battle. Hellbeck's research consistently focuses on personal narratives and eyewitness accounts to provide grounded perspectives on major historical events. Morphomata Fellowship, Cologne (2019) Guggenheim Fellowship (2017) Short list, non-fiction prize of the Moscow Book Fair (2017) Davis Center Fellowship, Princeton (2016) Damals prize for best historical monograph (2013) American Academy in Berlin Fellowship (2009) Rutgers Board of Trustees Fellowship for Scholarly Excellence (2007) Michigan Society of Fellows (1997-1999) As a member of the Rutgers graduate faculty, Professor Hellbeck works with students interested in modern Russia and the Soviet Union, and in transnational explorations of Communism, World War II, and the Cold War. He encourages prospective graduate students to contact him before application deadlines. His website, Facing Stalingrad , features portraits and voices of veterans he interviewed during his research.
Angela Book is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen’s University and specializes in Forensic Psychology, with a focus on psychopathy and its relationship to victim selection, emotion perception, and deceptive behavior. Her research explores how psychopathic traits influence vulnerability judgments and social manipulation. She is affiliated with Brock’s Psychology Department and has contributed extensively to forensic assessment methodologies and youth psychopathy research. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, Queen’s University Research Interests: Forensic Psychology, psychopathy, emotion perception, victim selection, deception detection, vulnerability assessment. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee records explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the text, though her work aligns with forensic and clinical psychology research groups at Brock.
Eric Y. Drogin is an Adjunct Professor and Honorary Professor with dual expertise in clinical psychology and law. He is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, serving on the staff of the Forensic Psychiatry Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is involved in the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program. He also teaches at the University of New Hampshire School of Law and lectures internationally at Prifysgol Aberystwyth (formerly University of Wales) in both Psychology and Law. His work integrates mental health and legal systems through research, education, and practice. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology – Hahnemann University Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Villanova University School of Law Dr. Drogin's research interests center on the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, and law, particularly in forensic assessment, expert testimony, ethics, and mental disability law. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to legal and clinical challenges, supporting both mental health professionals and attorneys. He regularly presents continuing education seminars across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His scholarly publications span criminal and civil law applications of psychological evidence, guardianship evaluation, forensic assessment standards, and the role of mental health professionals in court. These works reflect a consistent focus on improving legal processes through scientific rigor and ethical practice. Scientific Honors and Professional Recognition: Fellow of the American Psychological Association Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Psychology Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation Dr. Drogin has held leadership roles in major professional organizations, including President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, Chair of APA committees on Legal Issues and Professional Practice, and Co-Chair of the ABA’s Behavioral & Neuroscience Law Committee. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Psychiatry & Law and has co-authored over 250 publications. While formal student advising is not detailed, his instructional roles in residency programs and trial workshops indicate active mentorship. He is a key figure in advancing forensic psychology through education, policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Kristine Andra Avram is a Visiting Researcher at the Center for Conflict Research (ZfK) at Philipps University of Marburg, serving as a Post-doctoral fellow in the BMBF project 'Transformations of Political Violence' (2024-2025). Her work bridges peace and conflict studies, narratology, and social sciences with a focus on meaning-making in contexts of political violence and state repression. Her educational background includes a PhD in Political Science (summa cum laude, 2022) from Philipps University of Marburg, an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies (2010-2013) with study abroad at the University of Haifa, and a BA in Communication Science and Romance Studies (2007-2010) from the University of Erfurt, including Erasmus at Complutense University of Madrid. Avram's research examines how narratives shape interpretations of violence, influence reckoning with traumatic pasts, and inform transitional justice efforts. Using interdisciplinary narrative and (auto)ethnographic methods, she reveals storytelling as a site of agency and resistance—both for processing historical violence and envisioning just futures. Her work centers on concepts like responsibility, truth, and hope within post-communist contexts, particularly Romania. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in narrative analysis applied to political violence, with increasing attention to researcher positionality and reparative methodologies. Articles span qualitative frameworks, courtroom narratives, postcolonial critiques of peacebuilding, and ethical dimensions of studying violence. Key scientific awards include: Dissertation Award from Südost-europagesellschaft (2023) Honorable Mention from Gert-Sommer-Award for Peace Psychology (2023) Mobility Grant from EISA (2023) Scholarships from MARA, Friedrich Ebert Foundation, and University of Haifa She has secured significant research funding including a Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant (2017-2022) as co-applicant and has taught courses on narrative reconstructions of the past at Philipps University Marburg and Goethe University Frankfurt. Her advisory work includes designing memory projects and conflict resolution initiatives with pax christi Rhein-Main. Avram actively collaborates within the Center for Conflict Research's interdisciplinary teams, focusing on political violence, transitional justice, and narrative methodologies in post-communist contexts through projects like 'Ascribing Individual Criminal Responsibility' and 'Transformations of Political Violence'.
Katie L. Kaput is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She provides high-quality, personalized endocrine care with a focus on preventative health and chronic illness management at the Sugar House Health Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Education: Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Georgia, Medical Degree from Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, Residency at National Jewish Health/Saint Joseph Hospital, and Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Utah. Research & Clinical Interests: Span endocrinology and internal medicine, with expertise in Adrenal and Parathyroid Disorders Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Thyroid and Pituitary Disorders Transgender Health Cystic Fibrosis Endocrinology Clinical Excellence: Patient testimonials highlight her exceptional bedside manner, expertise, and patient-centered approach. She works alongside Heather and Kaj, noted for their professionalism and care.
Rev. Dr. hab. Waldemar Żurek, Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, serves at the Center of Ecclesiastical Archives, Libraries and Museums (ABMK) within the Faculty of Theology. His academic career spans decades of dedicated research and publication in church history, particularly focusing on Eastern European Catholicism and the Salesian Order. As an active scholar, he continues to contribute significantly to ecclesiastical documentation and historical research. Professor Żurek's research interests center on ecclesiastical archives, parish documentation, and the history of religious orders, with particular emphasis on the Salesian Order's activities in Poland and Eastern Europe. His work explores the intersection of religious life with historical events, particularly during challenging periods like the communist era in Poland. He has developed expertise in analyzing parish inventories, visitation records, and chronicles to reconstruct religious life and administration across different historical periods. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on documenting church history through meticulous examination of primary sources. The most recent works reveal trends toward comprehensive chronicles of religious institutions, detailed parish records analysis, and biographical studies of clergy members. His research spans multiple disciplines including religious studies, historical documentation, and Eastern European studies, with particular attention to regions like Pinsk, Lutsk, and Volhynia that have complex religious histories across changing political borders. Scientific Awards: Gold Medal for Long Service Professor Żurek has supervised numerous diploma theses including master's work on topics such as 'Social activities of Bishop Adolf Piotr Szelążek.' His editorial work includes significant publications like 'Kult Matki Bożej Ostrobramskiej w historii narodu polskiego' (The Cult of Our Lady of the Gate of Dawn in the History of the Polish Nation) and 'Ojciec Profesor Henryk Damian Wojtyska 1933-2009. Pasjonista, historyk Kościoła i dydaktyk' (Father Professor Henryk Damian Wojtyska 1933-2009. Passionist, Church Historian and Educator). He serves on the Scientific Council of the biannual journal 'Archives, Libraries and Church Museums' and is a member of the Theological Society of Józef Bilczewski in Ukraine. His work with the Center of Ecclesiastical Archives, Libraries and Museums represents a significant contribution to preserving and analyzing religious heritage. Through his leadership and scholarship, Professor Żurek has helped establish important methodologies for working with ecclesiastical documentation and has fostered international collaboration in church historical studies, particularly between Polish and Ukrainian scholars.
Charles E.H. Berger serves as Professor by Special Appointment in Criminalistics at Leiden University's Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology since November 2011, a position funded by the Stichting Leerstoel Criminalistiek. He concurrently holds a principal scientist position at the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI), where he contributes to education, R&D strategy, and research on forensic evidence interpretation. His research program centers on logically sound interpretation of forensic evidence through probability theory and computational methods. Berger specializes in applying Bayesian statistics to forensic anthropology, personal identification, and evidential evaluation. His work emphasizes moving forensic science toward activity-level interpretations while managing contextual information to prevent bias. Berger plays a pivotal international role as member of ISO technical committee TC272, serving as lead editor for Part 4 (Interpretation) of the ISO-21043 Forensic Sciences standard. His scholarly contributions focus on improving forensic reasoning frameworks and establishing objective evaluation methodologies. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with foundational forensic science challenges, particularly in developing statistically rigorous approaches to evidence interpretation that maintain scientific integrity within legal contexts. Berger actively promotes scientifically sound practices across the criminal justice system, emphasizing the importance of clear communication between forensic scientists, legal professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure proper understanding and application of forensic evidence.
Judith Lyon-Caen is Director of Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) and a member of the Center for Historical Research (CRH), where she leads the Interdisciplinary Research Group on the History of Literature (GRIHL). Based in Paris at 54, boulevard Raspail, she specializes in the intersection of literature and history, with particular focus on 19th century France and Holocaust historiography. Former student of the Ecole Normale Supérieure (B/L 1992) History graduate (1995) Lecturer at EHESS (2007-2018) Director of studies at EHESS-CRH since 2018 Doctoral thesis (2002): 'Readings and uses of the novel in France, from 1830 to the advent of the Second Empire' (under Alain Corbin) Accreditation to direct research (2019): 'Making history with literature' Judith Lyon-Caen's research focuses on the social and political uses of literature in 19th century France, experiences of social mobility, and the history of social observation. She has made significant contributions to Holocaust historiography, particularly examining literary testimony in early Shoah documentation. Her work bridges literary studies and historical methodology, exploring how literature functions as both historical source and analytical tool across different historical periods from the 19th century to contemporary testimonies. Her recent publications reveal a clear intellectual trajectory from 19th century French literary history toward Holocaust studies, demonstrating how her methodological approach to literature as historical evidence has evolved to address questions of testimony and memory. This evolution reflects a deepening engagement with how historical experience is mediated through literary forms across different historical contexts, particularly in Eastern European Jewish communities during and after the Holocaust. Judith Lyon-Caen actively participates in research teams and academic networks, particularly through the GRIHL (Interdisciplinary Research Group on the History of Literature) and HHS (History and Historiography of the Holocaust). She co-organizes research workshops and seminars, including the GRIHL 'Autumn School in History and Literature' for master's and doctoral students. Her collaborative work with scholars across Europe and North America demonstrates the international scope of her research impact, particularly in Polish-French academic exchanges on Holocaust studies and literary history.
Oreet Ashery is Professor of Contemporary Art at the Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford, where she serves as Director of the MFA programme and Director of Studies in Fine Art at Exeter College. A visual artist whose practice navigates both institutional and grassroots contexts, Ashery's work engages with bodies, worldbuilding, autoethnography, gender and technology through multiplatform projects spanning video, 2D image-making, performance and assemblage. Her research focuses on the intersection of digital culture and mortality, speculative fiction, and gender politics. Characterized by the use of speculative fiction and humor, her work often occupies utopian, discursive and incongruous spaces. She has developed significant projects exploring digital death, grief, and the politics of representation, particularly through her award-winning web-series Revisiting Genesis and her film Dying Under Your Eyes which documents her father's passing. Her practice bridges academic research and public engagement through projects like Death Cafés that bring conversations about mortality into community spaces. Ashery's artistic output shows a consistent trajectory from early performance works exploring identity and cultural politics to more recent projects examining digital legacy and mortality. Her work increasingly engages with medical humanities and the representation of illness, as evidenced by the Wellcome Collection-commissioned Misbehaving Bodies: Jo Spence & Oreet Ashery exhibition (2019-2020) which examined illness representation through collaborative work with the late photographer Jo Spence. Oxford- UdK Berlin Award (2022) Turner Prize Bursary (2020) 10th Jarman Film Award (2017) As a supervisor, Ashery guides doctoral students working at the intersections of performance, visual art, and critical theory. She has secured significant commissions from institutions including KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Wellcome Collection, and Stanley Picker Gallery. Her leadership of the MFA program at the Ruskin School of Art demonstrates her commitment to developing the next generation of artists while maintaining an active studio practice that informs her pedagogical approach.
Bernhard Salow is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College, University of Oxford. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Philosophy from MIT (2011–2015), a BPhil from New College, Oxford (2009–2011), and an MMathPhil from St Hugh’s College, Oxford (2005–2009). He previously held a Junior Research Fellowship at Trinity College, Cambridge (2015–2018). Salow’s research focuses on formal epistemology, particularly exploring topics like the KK principle, belief revision, and externalism. His work bridges philosophical analysis with formal methods, addressing issues in decision theory, probability theory, and epistemic risk. Recent contributions include examining iterated knowledge, the value of evidence, and normative frameworks for belief revision. His publications span journals such as Mind , Noûs , and Philosophical Studies , with a strong emphasis on rigorous theoretical exploration. He maintains an active academic blog and personal website at http://users.ox.ac.uk/~shug2406/ . Salow’s teaching responsibilities at Magdalen College involve mentoring undergraduates in Philosophy and Mathematics. His research often intersects with interdisciplinary questions in philosophy of science and cognitive science, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical depth and practical relevance.
