Ian Gale is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University's Department of Economics. His research focuses on auction theory, mechanism design, political economy, and industrial organization. He has contributed to understanding optimal resource allocation under budget constraints, the welfare effects of market regulations, and the design of efficient economic systems. Key areas of research include analyzing auctions with financially constrained bidders, the impact of lobbying caps on political outcomes, and the antitrust implications of market dominance. Gale has explored topics such as use-or-lose provisions, research contest design, and sequential procurement strategies. His work often bridges theoretical models with practical policy applications, particularly in public procurement and regulatory frameworks. Gale's publications span leading journals like the American Economic Review, Review of Economic Studies, and Games and Economic Behavior. His research emphasizes mechanisms that ensure economic efficiency and fairness in markets with asymmetric information or strategic behavior. He is affiliated with the Georgetown Center for Economic Research (GCER) and maintains an active role in academic collaborations. No grants or lab affiliations are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Ricardo Reis is the Arthur Williams Phillips Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Economics. He specializes in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, international macroeconomics, and time-series econometrics. His research bridges macroeconomic theory with empirical applications, focusing on inflation dynamics, central bank policies, and financial stability. Reis holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. As Director of the Centre for Macroeconomics (CFM), he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives in macroeconomic policy and analysis. He teaches EC210: Macroeconomic Principles and EC539: Macroeconomics for Research Students at LSE, emphasizing rigorous theoretical frameworks and empirical methods. His research explores central bank tools, inflation expectations, and global financial systems. Key themes include the effectiveness of liquidity provision during crises, the design of fiscal-monetary policies, and the implications of long-run interest rate trends. Articles such as Jumpstarting an International Currency and How Likely is an Inflation Disaster? highlight his focus on systemic risks and policy responses. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but his extensive publications and leadership roles reflect his academic influence. He advises on monetary policy frameworks and contributes to debates on the future of international financial architectures. Reis collaborates with institutions like the Bank of Canada and the Central Bank of Chile, emphasizing practical policy applications of his research. His work often addresses historical crises (e.g., Portugal’s economic history) and contemporary challenges like post-pandemic debt management. Reis’ research datasets and videos, such as his keynote lectures on inflation credibility, underscore his commitment to disseminating economic insights to broader audiences.
Mariano López Seoane is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at New York University, where he teaches courses on Latin American literature, cultural studies, and queer studies. He also directs the Master’s Program on Gender and Sexuality at the National University of Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) in Argentina. He earned a B.A. in History from the University of Buenos Aires, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from NYU's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), and a Ph.D. in Latin American Literature from NYU's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. His research examines contemporary Latin American cultural production through queer theory frameworks, analyzing representations of sexual dissidence, drug-related violence, and gender nonconformity in literature, film, and visual arts. His work connects Latin American queer activism with theoretical discourse. López Seoane's articles explore the intersection of aesthetics, politics, and embodied experience in Latin American contexts, examining how artistic practices challenge normative structures. Marie Curie RISE Excellent Science Grant (2015-2018) CONICET Post-Doctoral Grant (2011-2013) DAAD Research Grant for Doctoral Candidates (2009) He teaches courses at NYU Buenos Aires while directing UNTREF's Gender and Sexuality program, connecting academic research with activist practices.
Evgenia D. Makrygianni is an Associate Professor of Ancient Greek Literature at the Department of Philology, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has taught courses such as Ancient Greek Metre, Homeric Language, and Hellenistic Poetry since 1982. Education: BA in Philology (NKUA), D.Phil. in Ancient Greek Literature (NKUA, after research at University College London). Research focuses on Archaic Lyric Poetry, Homeric Poetry, Hellenistic Poetry, Epigram, and their reception in Modern Greek Literature. Her recent publications include philological editions and studies on Greek lyric poetry and its modern adaptations. She has supervised M.A., PhD, and post-doctoral projects. Key affiliations include: Greek Humanistic Society Founding member of the Society for Papadiamantis' Studies
Ben Carrington is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Sociology at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity. Previously, he taught at the University of Texas at Austin (13 years) and the University of Brighton in England. He is also a visiting Carnegie research fellow at Leeds Beckett University. His research focuses on the sociology of race, politics, and popular culture, examining how ideologies of race, gender, class, and nationalism intersect with cultural practices. Key areas include mass media, sport, and post/colonial theory. He critiques how power structures operate in contemporary societies through these lenses. Teaching spans cultural sociology, post/colonial theory, media studies, journalism, and sports media. He supervises master’s and doctoral students, emphasizing critical engagement with sociological frameworks. Publications include four books like Race, Sport and Politics: The Sporting Black Diaspora (2010), numerous articles, and op-eds for The Guardian and Huffington Post . He also appears as a media commentator on race, culture, and politics, and produced a documentary on Stuart Hall’s legacy for public radio. His work bridges academic research and public engagement, analyzing topics like athlete activism, media framing, and cultural resistance in global contexts.
Prof. Dr. Christoph Wagner holds the Chair of Art History at the Universität Regensburg since 2007 and leads the Institut für Kunstgeschichte. He is a member of the Academia Europaea and spearheads the interdisciplinary theme consortium 'Sehen und Verstehen.' His roles include Vice President of the University (2013–2017) and Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities (2011–2013). He has held visiting professorships at institutions like the UNAM (Mexico) and the École Pratique des Hautes Études (Paris). His research focuses on modern art historiography, Bauhaus studies, post-1945 art, film-art intersections, empirical aesthetics, and Italian Renaissance art. Notable works include monographs on Johannes Itten, Paul Cézanne, and Karl Kunz. He founded several scholarly series like Zoom: Perspektiven der Moderne and evidentia . Wagner's academic contributions span exhibitions, editorial roles (e.g., Journal für Kunstgeschichte ), and interdisciplinary symposia on topics like digital art history and political iconography. His work bridges traditional art history with cognitive science and digital methodologies.
Kristy Robinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University , where she investigates classroom teaching practices and contextual factors that enhance student motivation and wellbeing. Her research program focuses on creating theoretical and empirical frameworks to support equitable instructional strategies for students' goal achievement. SSHRC-funded researcher FQRSC grant recipient Key Research Areas Motivational climate theory Expectancy-value-cost models STEM education equity Self-determination theory Emotion dynamics in learning Awards & Recognition Canadian Psychological Society President's New Researcher Award AERA Division C Outstanding Early Career Scholar AERA Motivation SIG Wilbert C. McKeachie Early Career Award Top-Producing Educational Psychology Scholar (2024) Research Platforms Director of MILES Lab (Motivation, Instructional, and Learning Experience Study) Developer of "mFlip" flipped classroom framework
Dr. Ernest Cole serves as the John Dirk Werkman Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He began his tenure at Hope in July 2008 as an assistant professor on the tenure track, achieving tenure in 2014. In addition to his departmental leadership, Cole also serves as Director of Global Learning at the institution. His academic career spans multiple institutions across West Africa and the United States, reflecting his deep engagement with post-colonial contexts. Dr. Cole's educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (2008), an MA in African literature from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (1994), and a BA in English language and literature from the same institution (1990). His scholarly journey reflects both his West African roots and his international academic development. Cole's research focuses primarily on post-apartheid South Africa, with significant contributions to body and trauma studies, particularly examining how bodily injury shapes identity. His work extends to spatial theory as a construct of national and diasporic identities in post-conflict contexts, with specific attention to Sierra Leone. He specializes in post-colonial literature with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Anglophone Africa, disability studies focusing on the disfigured body, and travel and empire studies, especially Victorian literature and its intersections with world literature. His theoretical framework often combines trauma studies with spatial theory to examine post-conflict identity formation. His scholarly publications reveal a consistent focus on trauma, identity, and post-colonial contexts, particularly in West Africa. Cole's work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from analyzing individual trauma narratives toward examining broader spatial and national identity constructions in post-conflict societies. His publications frequently address the intersections of physical trauma, spatial displacement, and cultural memory, with a particular emphasis on Sierra Leone's civil war and its aftermath. Abioseh Porter Best Essay Award (2020) for 'Decentering Anthropocentrism: Human-Animal Relations in Aminatta Forna's 'Happiness'' John Dirk Werkman Endowed Professorship (2017) Motoichiro Oghimi Global Courage Award (2017) Lily Fellow on Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland (2011) Towsley Research Scholar designation (2010) While specific details about his grant history are limited in the provided materials, Cole's research agenda has clearly been supported through prestigious fellowships and endowed positions. His work as Director of Global Learning suggests institutional recognition of his expertise in international contexts and post-colonial studies. Though student advising details aren't specified, his departmental leadership role and extensive publication record indicate significant mentorship responsibilities within the English department. Dr. Cole's research appears to be conducted both independently and through collaborative projects, particularly evident in his co-edited volumes. His work with institutions like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Sierra Leone suggests connections to larger research initiatives examining post-conflict recovery. His focus on Sierra Leonean contexts indicates ongoing engagement with research communities in West Africa, though specific lab or team structures aren't detailed in the available information.
Celia E. Naylor is a Professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She previously served as Assistant Professor and then tenured Associate Professor of History at Dartmouth College (2002–2010). Her academic home is in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship across history, gender studies, and the African diaspora. B.A., Cornell University, Summa Cum Laude (Africana Studies with concentration in Women's Studies) M.A., UCLA (Afro-American Studies) M.A., Duke University (History) Ph.D., Duke University (History) Her research focuses on African-American, Caribbean, and Native American histories, with deep engagement in women’s and gender studies in the African diaspora, colonialism, and the cultural memory of slavery. She examines how race, gender, and power intersect in historical narratives and public representations. Her work critically analyzes the reconstruction of slavery in modern cultural forms, particularly in tourism and literature. The majority of her recent publications revolve around the history of enslaved people at Rose Hall Plantation in Jamaica, culminating in her 2022 monograph UnSilencing Slavery and a companion digital humanities project. These works combine microhistory, interdisciplinary critique, and digital storytelling to recenter the lives of the enslaved. Earlier works explore Black-Indian relations in U.S. history, particularly among the Cherokee Nation. Her publications span journals and edited volumes in history, ethnic studies, and cultural theory. Columbia University, Black Students Organization, Professor of the Year Award, May 2024 Barnard College, Digital Humanities Center Summer Fellowship, 2019 The Heyman Center for the Humanities, Faculty Fellowship, 2017–2018 Barnard College, BOSS Professor of the Year Award, May 2015 Columbia University, Black Students Organization, Professor of the Year Award, May 2012 Dartmouth College, Jack E. Thomas 1974 Family Fellowship, 2008–2009 Dartmouth College, John M. Manley Huntington Teaching Award, July 2008 Dartmouth College, Arthur M. Wilson Faculty Research Fellowship, 2005–2006 Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship (Alternate), 2005–2006 Nelson A. Rockefeller Center Research Scholars Program, 2004–2006 Professor Naylor advises student research through senior thesis seminars and mentors emerging scholars in Africana and women’s studies. She has received grant support from prestigious institutions including Columbia, Barnard, and Dartmouth. Her work with the Institute for Strategic and Equitable Development (ISED), where she serves as President of the Board of Directors, reflects her commitment to racial equity and community-centered development. She leads initiatives such as Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Environmental Philanthropy (InDEEP) and the Presidents' Forum on Racial Equity in Philanthropy. She also collaborates with organizations like Keecha Harris & Associates and InPartnership Consulting. Her digital humanities project (Un)Silencing Slavery serves as both a research archive and public educational tool, launched on the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence. She regularly presents her work at major academic conferences including the American Historical Association, Association of Caribbean Historians, and Berkshire Conference on Women’s History. Her scholarship is deeply collaborative, often involving interdisciplinary teams across history, anthropology, and digital media.
Roland Kostić serves as Senior Lecturer in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Research at the Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Department of History, Uppsala University, Sweden. He is the Director of the Centre, where he teaches and supervises master's level students. His research focuses on: Transitional justice and reconciliation after mass violence and genocide Knowledge production during mass violence and in peacebuilding interventions How formal and informal networks shape intervention knowledge Social psychology, group attitudes, and memory in post-conflict settings Kostić's scholarly work examines the complex relationship between knowledge production, intervention strategies, and social memory in post-conflict societies. His research methodology combines qualitative fieldwork with interdisciplinary theoretical approaches, particularly analyzing how top-down versus bottom-up approaches to transitional justice impact local communities. He has conducted comparative studies across Sierra Leone, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Timor Leste, investigating how victims and perpetrators coexist after mass atrocities. His publications reveal a strong focus on peacebuilding, transitional justice, and social memory, particularly concerning the Balkan region. Kostić frequently analyzes the role of transnational actors, think tanks, and informal networks in shaping post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation processes. His work bridges multiple disciplines including political science, sociology, history, and psychology. At Uppsala University, Kostić supervises master's level students and teaches specialized courses including Genocide and Mass Violence II, Political Psychology of Mass Violence, Transitional Justice: Retribution, Restoration, Coexistence, Methods in Comparative Genocide Studies, and the Master's Thesis course. He has published in journals such as Civil Wars, Third World Quarterly, and Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding, and has edited two book volumes while contributing numerous chapters to edited collections. The Uppsala Centre for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, which Kostić directs, functions as a multidisciplinary research hub examining genocide, mass violence, and their aftermath through historical, sociological, and psychological lenses. The Centre's work addresses contemporary challenges in understanding and preventing mass atrocities while exploring pathways to reconciliation and justice.
Andreas Langenohl is a full Professor at the Institute of Sociology , Justus Liebig University Giessen , holding the Chair in General Comparative Studies. He has held fellowships at institutions like the Kulturwissenschaftliches Kolleg (Konstanz) and the Collaborative Research Center in Freiburg, and is an Extra-Ordinary Professor at North-West University (South Africa). PhD in Social Sciences (1999, magna cum laude ), Justus Liebig University Giessen M.A. in Sociology and Slavic Philology (1996, with highest honors ) His research spans economic sociology , financial market temporality , security studies , and cultural foundations of integration . He explores intersections of finance and politics, infrastructural security, and socio-temporal dynamics in economic theory. Recent work focuses on geoeconomic hegemony during the Ukraine conflict, pandemic security governance, and decentralized finance algorithms. Scientific Awards : Karl-Polanyi-Award (2010) for economic sociology Wolfgang-Mittermaier-Award (2007) for academic teaching Knowledge Unlatched Open Access selection (2020) Grants : He has secured multiple DFG and foundation grants for projects on financial infrastructures, securitization, and EU-Russia relations, including collaborations with institutions like Cornell University and the Einaudi Center for European Studies. Labs & Teams : Langenohl leads projects within the Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 138 Dynamics of Security (Giessen & Marburg) and contributed to the Center of Excellence Cultural Foundations of Integration (Konstanz).
Mikhaïl Xifaras serves as Professor of Public Law at Sciences Po's Law School since September 2008, holding a secondment position at New York University Abu Dhabi since 2021. His academic appointments include Visiting Professorships at Harvard Law School (since 2011) and Keio Law School in Japan (since 2012). His educational background spans multiple disciplines: Agrégation de l'enseignement supérieur in Public Law (2004), Agrégation in Philosophy (1993), and Doctorate in Philosophy from Besançon (2001). He graduated from the École Normale Supérieure of Fontenay-Saint Cloud in 1990. Xifaras specializes in the intersection of legal philosophy and political theory, with particular focus on property theory, critical legal studies, and the historical evolution of legal thought. His research examines how philosophical frameworks from Kant to contemporary critical theorists shape legal institutions, with recurring themes in global governance, democratic theory, and the critique of presidential systems. He explores property not merely as an economic institution but as a site of political struggle and emancipatory potential. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with structuralist and post-structuralist methodologies, particularly through Barthesian semiotics applied to legal doctrine. The articles reveal a trajectory moving from national legal theory toward global constitutionalism, with increasing focus on transnational commons and post-capitalist property models. Prix Ouverture Internationale of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (2003) Marie-Curie Grant from the European Commission (2003) Fulbright Scholarship at Harvard Law School (2000) Fondation Thiers Grant (1999) Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2006-2011) Xifaras has secured significant competitive research funding including European Commission grants and Fulbright support. His academic leadership includes directing doctoral programs and co-editing the journal Jurisprudence. His international collaborations span institutions in the United States, Japan, and across Europe, reflecting his transnational research focus. While specific lab affiliations aren't documented, his work with the Law School's Research Centre and participation in cooperative projects like Digilaw and Environmental Justice initiatives indicate active engagement with interdisciplinary research teams.
Nessim Znaien serves as Assistant Professor of History of Colonial and Postcolonial Maghreb at Philipps University of Marburg's Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) since 2022, where he heads the Maghreb Field of Expertise team. His academic trajectory spans French institutions including Aix-Marseille University and research roles at the French Research Institute on Contemporary Maghreb in Tunis. His educational background includes: PhD in History, Université Paris 1-Panthéon Sorbonne (2012-2017) with thesis 'The Grapes of domination. Social History of Alcohol in Tunisia under Protectorate (1881-1956)' MA in History, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (2011-2012) CAPES in History (2009) Bachelor’s degree in Modern Standard Arabic, Aix-Marseille University (2014-2018) University degrees in Italian (B2) and Turkish (B1) from Aix-Marseille University (2018-2021) Znaien's research centers on 19th-20th century North African history through material and food studies, examining colonial societies' structures and Tunisian historiography. His work uniquely bridges alcohol history with broader socio-economic patterns, revealing how substances like wine, bread, and harissa became sites of colonial control, cultural resistance, and identity formation. This approach illuminates the intersection of environmental, economic, and cultural forces in Mediterranean colonial contexts. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent thematic focus on colonial North Africa's social history, with recurring analysis of alcohol systems, food economies, and material culture. The work shows sophisticated methodological integration of environmental history, economic anthropology, and postcolonial theory, particularly examining how colonial policies reshaped local consumption patterns and production systems across Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Znaien actively contributes to academic infrastructure through research leadership and peer review. He coordinated a €30,000 Foundation for Research on Alcoholism project (2014-2019) on 'Alcohol under the French Empire,' participated in ERC's TARICA project (2017-2020) analyzing post-Arab Spring North Africa, and contributed to the French 'Bourgeon Project' (2017-2019) on Muslim world alcohol histories. He serves on scientific boards for L'Année du Maghreb and the Digital Encyclopedia of European History, while reviewing for journals including Journal of Medical History and Journal of North African Studies. As head of the Maghreb Field of Expertise team at CNMS, Znaien directs research on contemporary North African societies while maintaining strong connections to Tunisian academic networks through his editorial roles and ongoing historiographical analyses of post-revolutionary Tunisia.
Dr. Jae Woon Lee serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he has established himself as an internationally renowned aviation law expert since 2004. His current leadership roles include 3rd Vice-Chairperson of the ICAO Legal Committee (2024-2028) and membership in the ICAO Secretariat Study Group on Legal Issues related to Pilotless Aircraft. His academic credentials include: PhD from National University of Singapore LLM from McGill University, Institute of Air and Space Law Master of Air Transport from Korea Aerospace University LLB from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Prof. Lee's research centers on Aviation Law, Aviation Policy, Competition Law, and Public International Law, with particular focus on regulatory challenges in international air transport. His scholarship addresses critical issues including airline alliances, passenger rights frameworks, and the impact of global crises on aviation governance. His work consistently advocates for modernized legal approaches to emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems and sustainable aviation solutions, emphasizing the tension between national sovereignty and global regulatory harmonization. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on competition law within aviation contexts, with recurring themes of regional integration (particularly in Asia), airline mergers/subsidies, and post-pandemic industry restructuring. His interdisciplinary scholarship spans top law journals (Journal of International Economic Law, Air & Space Law) and transport policy publications (Journal of Air Transport Management), demonstrating consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical industry challenges across 15+ jurisdictions. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Prof. Lee secured General Research Fund (GRF) support for his 2022-2024 research on state ownership of airlines. His consultancy portfolio includes significant engagements with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, International Air Transport Association, and Hong Kong Competition Commission, where he provides expert guidance on complex regulatory matters. His extensive industry experience includes seven years in airline legal affairs and advisory roles for the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Dr Stephen McGlinchey is a faculty member and Programme Leader for Politics and International Relations at the School of Social Sciences , University of the West of England, Bristol. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Cardiff University, alongside an MSc and BSc from Cardiff and Wales respectively. His research focuses on: US foreign policy, particularly historical US-Iran relations Arms policies during the Cold War Innovative pedagogical approaches in International Relations Post-truth political dynamics Dr McGlinchey has authored and edited numerous publications, including: Polarity (2025) - analyzing global power structures Global Politics in a Post-Truth Age (2022) - exploring modern political discourse Foundations of International Relations (2022) - a textbook for beginners The Reluctant Realist: Jimmy Carter and Iran (2018) - applying realism to US-Iran arms deals He is also the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of E-International Relations , the leading open-access IR platform. His work spans from 1950s US-Iran arms agreements to contemporary geopolitical theory, with articles in journals like Diplomacy and Statecraft . No scientific awards or student advising details are mentioned in the provided texts.
