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Dr. Katharina Bauer is Associate Professor of Practical Philosophy at Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She obtained her doctorate summa cum laude and completed her habilitation on theories of practical necessity. Previously a Feodor-Lynen Fellow at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Goethe Universität Frankfurt, she bridges continental philosophy with contemporary societal challenges. Her research investigates the impact of technological and ecological transformations on moral agency, focusing on dignity, authenticity, and autonomy. Key areas include: Ethical implications of human enhancement technologies Technomoral resilience in education systems Democratic hope in crisis contexts Phenomenological approaches to personal identity Publications since 2021 demonstrate sustained focus on pandemic ethics, democratic theory, and moral education, with increasing emphasis on sociotechnical systems and collective agency. Awards include the prestigious Feodor-Lynen Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. She chairs the Dutch Association of Ethicists and leads PhD supervision in moral philosophy and phenomenology.

• Moral Philosophy
• Ethics of Human Enhancement
• French Phenomenology
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Katarzyna Kaczmarska is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh. She joined the university in 2019, bringing expertise in the sociology of international relations knowledge, academic freedom, and post-Soviet politics. Her research focuses on knowledge construction among scholars and practitioners, with particular emphasis on Russia’s domestic and foreign policies. She actively contributes to academic freedom initiatives, including co-editing a 2022 special issue of the International Journal of Human Rights on academic freedom and internationalization. Education: PhD in International Studies, MSc in Development Studies (Central Asia focus), MA in International Relations. She has held fellowships at Aberystwyth University (Marie Skłodowska-Curie) and St Petersburg State University. Her teaching includes courses on Russian foreign policy and International Relations theory. Research interests encompass the sociology of IR knowledge, academic freedom challenges, and post-Soviet geopolitics. She supervises PhD projects in Global IR, academic freedom, and Russian studies. Her 2020 book, Making Global Knowledge in Local Contexts , explores how Russian scholars navigate international relations theory in policy advice. Key roles: Member of the ISA Academic Freedom Committee, University of Edinburgh Academic Freedom Working Group. Media commentary: Regular contributor to LBC News, TBS Radio South Korea, and The Conversation.

• Sociology of knowledge
• International theory
• Academic freedom
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James Conant is the Chester D. Tripp Professor of Humanities, Professor of Philosophy, and Professor in the College at the University of Chicago. He also served as Humboldt Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at Leipzig University (2017–2022). He holds a BA (1982) and PhD (1990) from Harvard University. His academic roles include Interim Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago (2014–2015, 2025–2026), co-director of the Forschungskolleg Analytic German Idealism, and director of the Center for German Philosophy at Chicago. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University (1982) Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University (1990) Research Interests: Focuses on Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, Aesthetics, German Idealism, and the History of Analytic Philosophy. He explores themes such as skepticism, Wittgenstein’s methods, rule-following paradoxes, and the interplay between German Idealism and analytic philosophy. Publications Trends: Conant’s recent work includes monographs on skepticism and film aesthetics, co-authored volumes on Wittgenstein, and edited collections of Hilary Putnam’s papers. His articles often critically engage with figures like Kant, Wittgenstein, Nietzsche, and Frege, emphasizing methodological rigor and historical context. Scientific Awards: Anneliese Meier Research Award (2012) Humboldt Prize (2017) Neubauer Collegium Award Grants and Advising: Co-recipient of Mellon Sawyer Seminar Grants (2006–2008) and Humboldt TransCoop Awards. Advised numerous postdoctoral and doctoral researchers through initiatives like the Leipzig-Chicago collaborative projects. Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for German Philosophy at Chicago and co-directs the Center for Analytic German Idealism in Leipzig. Collaborates internationally on projects bridging analytic and continental philosophy.

• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Aesthetics
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Professor Susan Goodwin is a leading academic at the University of Sydney, specializing in social policy, gender studies, and social justice. She holds a BA(Hons) from ANU and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Her work focuses on collaborative research projects with government and civil society organizations, emphasizing participatory methodologies to address poverty and inequality. Educations: PhD, University of Sydney BA(Hons), Australian National University Her research interests span social structures, gender relations, and community development, with a focus on policy analysis methodologies. Notable projects include participatory approaches to community revitalization in Australia and Hong Kong, and interrogating constructions of motherhood in Australia. Professor Goodwin is affiliated with the Sydney Policy Lab, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and the Charles Perkins Centre. Her awards include the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research Supervision and a 2014 residency at Hong Kong Baptist University. Key Grants & Projects: ARC Linkage Project on participatory community development in public housing neighborhoods NSW Refugee Youth Policy Initiative Research on gender, social policy, and adolescent girls' sexuality in Indonesia She actively contributes to policy networks like the Social Policy Research Network and co-convenes the Sydney Social Justice Network. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy impact, emphasizing grassroots engagement and equity.

• Social Policy
• Gender Relations
• Social Justice
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Arjun Guneratne is a Professor of Anthropology and Chair at Macalester College, specializing in socio-cultural anthropology, ethnic identities, globalization, and environmentalism, with a focus on South Asia (Sri Lanka and Nepal). He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and has conducted extensive research on the Tharu ethnic group in Nepal, exploring their identity formation, environmental transformations, and state interactions. Education: B.A. in Anthropology from Dartmouth College PhD in Anthropology from the University of Chicago Research Interests: His work bridges anthropology, environmental studies, and colonial history. Notable projects include studies on Tharu ethnicity, biodiversity conservation in Sri Lanka, and the history of Sri Lankan ornithology. He co-edited Pathways to Power: The Domestic Politics of South Asia and authored Many Tongues, One People: The Making of Tharu Identity in Nepal . Professional Roles: Former Editor of Himalaya journal Committee member of the Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka Contributor to environmental NGOs like the Environmental Foundation Ltd. Teaching: Courses include Ethnographic Interviewing, Environmental Anthropology, and South Asian Societies. His work often intersects with science, such as his course Anthropology through Science Fiction and research on ornithology. Grants & Labs: Active in environmental and cultural conservation initiatives, though specific grants are not detailed. Collaborates with South Asian scholars and institutions on regional studies.

• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• Ethnic Identities
• Globalization
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Enrique Sánchez Lansch is a Professor of Media Dramaturgy at the Institute for Music and Media at Robert Schumann University of Düsseldorf, appointed in 2018. Born in Gijón, northern Spain, and raised in Cologne, he has established himself as a prominent documentary filmmaker with a strong focus on music-related subjects. His educational background includes studies in music with a focus on singing, Romance languages, philosophy, and German studies. He completed his master's thesis on adaptation of literature into music films. After gaining professional experience in fictional series production, he pursued further studies in film and screenwriting at Columbia University and UCLA. Sánchez Lansch's research and creative interests center on the intersection of music and visual media. His work explores how musical experiences can be effectively translated to film, examining the relationship between sound and image. He has particular expertise in documenting musical institutions, historical contexts of music, and the educational aspects of musical performance. His approach combines rigorous historical research with innovative visual storytelling techniques that respect the integrity of musical performance while creating compelling cinematic narratives. His filmography reveals a consistent focus on music documentaries that bridge cultural and historical contexts. Early works focused on major musical institutions and figures, while more recent projects have expanded to examine the relationship between music and broader social, political, and cultural phenomena. His films consistently demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of both musical content and cinematic storytelling. His notable awards include: German Film Award German Documentary Film Award Bavarian Film Award German Critics' Award German Kinogilde Award Franz Hofer Prize Best Documentary Film at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival Best Documentary Film at SEMINCI Festival de Valladolid Diapason d'Or Emmy nomination for "A Celebration for Gershwin" Sánchez Lansch has served as a mentor to young filmmakers, notably curating and presenting music short films by young talents for the Beethovenfest Bonn from 2006 to 2013. His professional activities extend beyond filmmaking to include teaching at institutions such as the dffb (German Film and Television Academy Berlin) and his current professorship at Robert Schumann University. He is an active member of both the German Film Academy and the European Film Academy, contributing to the broader film community through these organizations. As Professor of Media Dramaturgy, Sánchez Lansch contributes to the academic framework of the Institute for Music and Media, bringing his extensive professional experience to bear on the education of future media creators. His work bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice in the field of music-related visual media.

• Documentary filmmaking
• Music visualization
• Media dramaturgy
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Dr Philip O'Brien is a Senior Lecturer in the Urban Studies & Social Policy department at the University of Glasgow . His work bridges urban planning , land economics , and institutional theory , focusing on state-market dynamics in property development and policy frameworks like zoning and land value capture . Research Interests: Land and Property Development : Analyzing market-state interactions in urban development. Planning as Market Maker : Exploring how planning systems stimulate or constrain economic activity. Institutionalist Theory : Applying institutional analysis to planning and development processes. European Urban Policy : Comparative studies of zoning and regulatory frameworks across Europe. Publication Trends : His work spans urban economics , planning reform , and housing resilience , with a focus on zoning , land value capture , and market institutions . Recent articles examine Cultural Political Economy approaches to regional construction and European planning systems . Grants: Co-Investigator, Urban Retrofit UK (ESRC, 2024-2027, £1.5M) Co-Investigator, EqualHouse (Horizon Europe, 2024-2027, €3M) Lead on Scottish Land Commission projects and RICS Research Trust grants. Teaching: Convenes modules on MSc City Planning , MSc Real Estate , and International Real Estate Markets , emphasizing planning-process and institutional markets .

• Land and Property Development
• Urban Planning
• Land Value Capture
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Dr Lionel K Glassey is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on early modern British political and religious history, with a particular emphasis on 17th-century monarchical transitions and historiography. He is currently preparing a new edition of Gilbert Burnet's The History of My Own Time (1688-1734) for Oxford University Press. His research interests include the Revolution of 1688-1689, the Exclusion Crisis under Charles II, and the interplay between religious reformers like John Knox and political structures. Glassey has published extensively on topics such as provincial governance during interregnums, historiographical narratives of revolutionary events, and early modern correspondence analysis. Teaching responsibilities include the postgraduate course Early Modern Palaeography within the MSc in Information Management & Preservation program.

• Early Modern British History
• Political History
• Religious History
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Dr. Philip Kirby is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Education at King’s College London’s School of Education, Communication & Society. He joined in 2020 after roles at the University of Oxford, the Sutton Trust, and the University of Exeter. His research focuses on the historical and social dimensions of specific learning difficulties like dyslexia and dyspraxia, alongside children’s culture and education policy. His notable work includes Dyslexia: A History (2022, co-authored with Prof. Margaret J. Snowling) and entries in encyclopedias like Palgrave Encyclopedia of Disability . He also explores geopolitical themes in media, including film scores and video games. Recent projects include Delphi studies on dyslexia assessment and policy reform. His research spans education policy, private tuition dynamics, and the intersection of popular culture with disability ethics. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Centre for Public Policy Research, addressing social justice in education and policy.

• History of Education
• Education Policy
• Disability Studies
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Dr. Aleksandra Jordanoska is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law, specializing in corporate law and financial regulation. She holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London (funded by a Queen Mary Research Studentship) and an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on financial markets governance, FinTech regulation, and white-collar crime, with recent grants from the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust. She has held visiting roles at institutions like UC Berkeley and ANU. Teaching includes undergraduate Company Law and postgraduate courses on FinTech policy and financial crime regulation. Key research projects include the 'Global White-Collar Crime Survey' and studies on NFT regulatory risks. She co-chairs the Law and Society Association's Regulatory Governance Network and collaborates internationally on compliance and crime prevention initiatives. Her work employs interdisciplinary methods, including interviews with industry stakeholders and observational studies of legal proceedings. She is actively involved in funding initiatives through organizations like the ESRC and King's College London.

• Financial Regulation
• Corporate Crime
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
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Michaël Aklin is an Associate Professor of Economics and Management of Innovation at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding the Chair of Public Policy and Sustainability since joining in 2023. He co-directs the Enterprise for Society (E4S), a joint initiative with IMD and the University of Lausanne. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, with a PhD from New York University and postdoctoral work at the University of Pennsylvania. Education: PhD in Economics, New York University MA in Politics, University of Essex BSc in International Studies, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Research Interests: Focuses on the political and economic dimensions of sustainable development, energy policy, and climate change. His work bridges environmental economics, public policy analysis, and political economy, with emphasis on just transition policies, renewable energy adoption, and equitable energy access. Recent projects include studies on coal-dependent communities, just transition frameworks in national climate plans, and socio-economic impacts of clean energy transitions. Key Roles: Head of Enterprise for Society (E4S) Member of CDM Management and Doctoral Program Committee (EDMT-GE) Teaching responsibilities include courses on sustainability, technology policy, and econometrics Advising & Grants: Supervises four doctoral students (Bataillard, Fernandez, Touré, Zollner). His research has been supported through grants analyzing energy transitions, policy effectiveness, and socio-economic impacts of green initiatives. Labs & Initiatives: Leads E4S, a multidisciplinary center addressing societal challenges through business and technology innovation. Collaborates on global projects assessing climate policies, energy access disparities, and just transition strategies.

• Public Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
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Inga Kristina Trauthig is a dual-affiliation academic serving as a Research Professor at Florida International University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy and a Visiting Fellow at King’s College London’s Institute of Middle Eastern Studies (IMES). She holds a PhD in War Studies from King’s College London, focusing on Libya, and an MLitt in Middle East Security from the University of St Andrews. Her research spans terrorism, disinformation, emerging technologies, and Middle Eastern political dynamics, with particular expertise in Salafism and security sector analysis. She has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and policy-focused articles, including work in Conflict, Security & Development and Political Research Quarterly . Her consulting work addresses causes of war and insecurity for UN bodies, governments, NGOs, and private firms. She has provided oral evidence to the UK Parliament and appeared on platforms like BBC’s Digital Human and Lawfare Blog . Trauthig convenes King’s MENA Research Group within IMES and has held student representation roles across faculty levels. Her research highlights include analyzing generative AI’s political risks, disinformation strategies in MENA, and the role of messaging apps in authoritarian governance.

• Terrorism and Extremism
• Disinformation & Media
• Emerging Technologies
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Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and Co-Chair of the Committee on Global Thought. Her research focuses on globalization, urban studies, immigration, and inequality, with key contributions to understanding the sociology of globalization, global cities, and systemic expulsions in the global economy. Major Projects: Global cities theory, expulsions framework, denationalization processes, and ethics of the city research. Books: The Global City , Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy , Territory, Authority, Rights , and A Sociology of Globalization . Research Themes: Sassen's work interrogates how globalization reshapes economic, social, and environmental systems. She examines the interplay between territory and digitalization, the rise of expulsions beyond traditional inequality frameworks, and the privatization of urban spaces. Her scholarship bridges sociology, political economy, and environmental studies, emphasizing the need for new theoretical approaches to address complex global systems. Scientific Awards: Prince of Asturias Prize in Social Sciences (2013) Multiple doctor honoris causa (Delft University of Technology, DePaul University, Universite de Poitiers, Royal Stockholm Technical University, Ghent University, Warwick University, Universidad de Murcia, European University Institute, Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, Universidad de Valencia, Universidad de Guadalajara, Ecole Normale Superieure) Member of Academia Europaea, Council on Foreign Relations, and Royal Academy of Sciences of the Netherlands Professional Activities: Sassen has led major research initiatives including the Transnationalism Project at the University of Chicago, the Herrhausen Foundation's Urban Age project, and the European Union Research Council-funded Cities at War: Global Insecurity and Urban Resistance . She advises governments, international organizations, and academic institutions on urban governance, migration, and global economic systems.

• Globalization studies
• Urban studies
• Immigration
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Monica DeHart is a Professor of Sociology and Anthropology and Director of the Global Development Studies program at the University of Puget Sound. Her work focuses on the cultural politics of economic development in Central America, particularly exploring how gender, class, race, and ethnic differences shape development projects and their outcomes. She has conducted ethnographic research in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala for over two decades, with recent emphasis on China-Central America relations. Her forthcoming book Transpacific Developments: The Politics of China and Chineseness in Central America examines the multifaceted roles of China, Taiwan, and local diaspora communities in the region. Education: B.A., University of California, Davis (1994) M.A., Stanford University (1997) Ph.D., Stanford University (2001) Research Interests: DeHart’s work critiques neoliberal development paradigms and explores how transnational actors and institutions redefine development. Her studies often highlight contradictions in policies that reframe ethnic identity as a tool for economic growth. Recent projects analyze China’s growing influence in Central America, including infrastructure investments, cultural diplomacy, and anti-corruption policies. She emphasizes the intersection of local and global dynamics in shaping development outcomes. Key Themes in Publications: Her articles and books address topics such as China’s transpacific political economy, the role of diaspora communities, and the historical legacies of anti-Chinese sentiment. She also examines how language institutes and infrastructure projects serve as geopolitical tools. Her work bridges anthropological theory with critical analyses of global development trends. Professional Activities: DeHart teaches courses on global development, anthropological theory, and cultural studies. She is currently on leave for Spring 2026. Her office is located in McIntyre 213P, and she can be reached at mdehart@pugetsound.edu.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Economic Development
• China-Latin America Relations
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Benjamin Tippet is a Lecturer in Development Economics at the Department of International Development, King's College London, within the School of Global Affairs. He serves as a council member of the Progressive Economy Forum and committee member of the Post-Keynesian Economics Society. His research focuses on wealth and income inequality, global climate action, labor bargaining power, housing cycles, and fiscal policies. He leads a British Academy-funded project analyzing UK wealth concentration through The Sunday Times Rich List archives. His expertise includes quantitative methods like causal identification, macro-econometrics, and agent-based modeling. Key research areas include the political economy of growth models, global capitalism's structural hierarchies, and the interplay between wealth taxation and inequality. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality reduction and climate action. Recent work highlights include dynamic analysis of UK wealth taxes, EU excess profit taxation, and vulnerability-climate action linkages. He collaborates with institutions like PEGFA and Greenpeace on policy-oriented research. Teaching focuses on macroeconomics for development and inequality studies. Current projects address global care work migration and housing system impacts on economic growth.

• Wealth and Income Inequality
• Global Climate Action
• Labor's Bargaining Power
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