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Renaud Morieux is Professor of European History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of Pembroke College. His research explores borders between Britain, France, and the wider world since the 18th century, with focus on migration, oceans, incarceration, and the social history of war. He holds editorial responsibilities for journals including Past & Present and Revue d'Histoire Moderne et Contemporaine . Research Interests: Morieux investigates maritime borders through interdisciplinary lenses combining legal history, family studies, and global perspectives. His projects examine political deportation in the Indian Ocean and a reflexive history of European statelessness. His award-winning publications analyze cross-Channel relations, war captivity, and oceanic governance. Article Analysis: Morieux's scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on transnational networks, legal pluralism, and subaltern agency. Recent work explores colonial knowledge systems, penal transportation, and epistolary communities, reflecting innovative methodological approaches to reconstructing marginalized histories across imperial spaces. Awards and Honors: Philip Leverhulme Prize for History (2014) Leo Gershoy Award for The Channel: England, France and the Construction of a Maritime Border (2017) Mémoires de la Mer book prize (2009) Advising and Grants: Morieux has supervised 10+ PhD students on topics ranging from naval mutinies to famine philanthropy. Current doctoral candidates explore Sir Joseph Banks' networks, WWI prisoner repatriation, and oral culture in the French Atlantic. His research receives international funding including EU and UK research council support.

• Migration History
• Maritime History
• Incarceration Studies
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Mauro Barelli is Professor of International Law at The City Law School, City, University of London. He holds a PhD from Cardiff University and an LLM from the University of Bristol, and has been a faculty member at City since 2009, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2024. He teaches Advanced Issues of International Law, International Human Rights Law, and a course on Minority and Indigenous Peoples' Rights. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge (Lauterpacht Centre), Nanjing University, the University of Iceland, and the University of Trento. His research focuses on: Rights of ethno-cultural and indigenous peoples Law on the use of force Chinese perspectives on international law Soft law and normative development Minority rights and litigation His publications include four books and numerous articles in leading journals such as Journal of Conflict and Security Law , Human Rights Quarterly , and Asian Journal of International Law . His recent work analyzes China’s engagement with international law, the UK’s relationship with the ICJ, and the synchronization of biodiversity protection with indigenous rights. Key scientific recognitions include: Higher Education Academy Fellow (since 2012) He is an experienced PhD supervisor, having chaired and served on numerous doctoral committees, including as PhD Programme Director. His advisee Engin Firat is currently a research student at City. He has also served in administrative roles such as Assistant Dean (Research). His expertise has been sought by national governments, parliaments, and international NGOs. He is an active participant in international academic events, particularly through the European China Law Studies Association.

• International Law
• Human Rights Law
• Indigenous Peoples' Rights
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Keith Ewing is a Professor of Public Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London since 1989. Previously, he held visiting professorships at the University of Western Australia (1992), University of Alberta (1987-88), and Osgoode Hall Law School (1982). Earlier roles included positions at the University of Edinburgh (1978-83) and University of Cambridge (1983-1989). His research focuses on labour law and constitutional reform, particularly the intersection of social rights and constitutional frameworks. He teaches undergraduate Public Law and graduate European Labour Law. His publications span constitutional law, human rights, and labour rights, with recent works addressing post-Brexit legal frameworks, trade agreements' labour provisions, and emergency governance during the pandemic. Notable books include MI5, the Cold War, and the Rule of Law (2020) and co-edited volumes on the Right to Strike in International Law (2020). His articles frequently analyze judicial roles, electoral democracy, and transnational legal challenges. Ewing has led projects such as the CONPRE initiative (2015-2017) on parliamentary human rights protections and a British Academy-funded study on counter-terrorism and human rights (2007). His work contributes to UN SDGs related to justice, equality, and sustainable development through legal reforms.

• Labour Law
• Constitutional Law
• Human Rights Law
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Anil Madhavapeddy serves as Professor of Planetary Computing at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology and directs the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). A Fellow of Pembroke College, he integrates systems research with environmental conservation through the Computer Laboratory's Environment and Energy Group. His career spans industry leadership (NetApp, Citrix, Intel), academic appointments (Cambridge, Imperial, UCLA), and entrepreneurial ventures (XenSource, Unikernel Systems, Docker). Madhavapeddy earned his PhD at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory in 2006. His research bridges computational systems and planetary-scale environmental challenges, with deep expertise in open-source development (OCaml, Xen, Docker, OpenBSD) and technology strategy advising for organizations including Zededa, Tezos Foundation, and Tarides. His work centers on environmental computing and climate informatics, leveraging distributed systems and functional programming to develop sensing infrastructure for conservation. Recent projects focus on carbon credit systems, AI-driven biodiversity monitoring, and sustainable computing architectures that minimize ecological footprints while maximizing analytical capability. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort on AI-integrated conservation tools, privacy-preserving carbon accounting, and energy-efficient computing. Key themes include spatial networking for ecological data, LLM-enhanced evidence retrieval in conservation science, and novel metrics for extinction risk assessment—demonstrating computational innovation applied to urgent planetary boundaries. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Madhavapeddy advises multiple technology firms on strategic development while leading the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. He actively contributes to the Environment and Energy Group at Cambridge's Computer Laboratory and directs the interdisciplinary Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits (4C). His open-source leadership spans critical infrastructure projects including OCaml, Xen, and Docker, fostering collaborative development communities that underpin modern cloud and container technologies.

• Environmental Computing
• Climate Change Informatics
• Distributed Systems
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Professor Owen Davies is a faculty member at the University of Hertfordshire , affiliated with the History Department at the School of Creative Arts . His research spans witchcraft , magic , supernatural beliefs , and folklore , with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches integrating archaeology, anthropology, and biomedical studies. Key research areas : Witchcraft, Domestic Magic, Medical History, Electrification, Public History. Recent projects : AHRC-funded 'StoryMachine', Leverhulme 'Inner Lives', Wellcome Trust 'Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse', and a new AHRC 3-year study on witch bottles. Selected publications : America Bewitched (2013), The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (2017), Troubled by Faith (2023). Awards : Funded by AHRC, Wellcome Trust, and Leverhulme Trust. Collaborates with institutions like Museum of London Archaeology and University of Essex. Leads community engagement via the Heritage Hub and 'Electric Generations' exhibition.

• Witchcraft
• Magic
• Supernatural Beliefs
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Professor Shaomin Wu is a faculty member at the University of Kent's Kent Business School, where he holds the academic rank of Professor of Business/Applied Statistics. He earned an MSc and PhD in applied statistics and has extensive industry experience, including a five-and-a-half-year stint at a global manufacturer in Shanghai before moving to the UK in 2001. He has held roles as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer before joining Cranfield University and later the University of Kent. His research focuses on recurrent event data analysis, machine learning, and reliability mathematics, with funding from the EPSRC and ESRC. His research projects include managing risk in warranty servicing policies, smart data analytics for local government, and sustainable supply chain demand forecasting. He teaches modules such as risk analysis, reliability engineering, and machine learning. Currently supervising PhD students in time series forecasting, explainable AI, and recurrent event data analysis, he also serves as a co-chair of international conferences, editorial board member, and external examiner for doctoral degrees. Notably, he ranks among the top 2% of global scientists by Stanford University. His work integrates machine learning with business analytics, resilience engineering, and environmental sustainability. Key contributions include IoT-driven resilience methodologies for smart grids and unmanned systems, as well as frameworks for corporate carbon disclosure and maintenance optimization under uncertainty.

• Machine Learning
• Business Analytics
• Risk Management
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Robert Thomas is a Professor of Public Law at the University of Manchester's School of Law. He holds a LL.B. from Cardiff University (1995) and a Ph.D. from Nottingham University (1998). His research focuses on administrative law, immigration/asylum law, and administrative justice, with particular emphasis on tribunals, judicial review, and institutional design. He has advised the UK Parliament on immigration reforms and authored influential works like Administrative Justice and Asylum Appeals (2011), which won the Peter Birks Prize. His recent projects include studies on AI in governance, constitutional history, and systemic administrative justice failures. Thomas is actively involved in legal education, co-authoring Public Law (5th ed., 2024) and supervising postgraduate research in public law and immigration law. Key research contributions include empirical analyses of asylum appeals, administrative tribunals, and ombudsman practices. He has addressed challenges in public sector digitalisation, outsourcing impacts on administrative justice, and the implications of pandemic governance. Thomas advocates for administrative fairness agendas in immigration systems and contributes to legal scholarship through peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes on topics ranging from judicial review to constitutional caricature history. His awards include the 2011 Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship. Thomas engages with policy-making through expert testimony, public commentary, and collaborative research funded by the British Academy and Nuffield Foundation. His work intersects law, policy, and social justice, emphasizing the practical implications of legal frameworks on vulnerable populations.

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Immigration and Asylum Law
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Wilfried Swenden is a Professor of South Asian and Comparative Politics at the University of Edinburgh , School of Social and Political Science . He hails from Belgium, having earned a D.Phil in Politics from the University of Oxford and prior academic qualifications from KULeuven and ULBruxelles. Research Focus : Comparative federalism, territorial party politics, majoritarian nationalism in South Asia, intergovernmental relations, and governance in divided societies. Active Grants : Recent British Academy-GRCF collaborative grant (2021-2023) on COVID-19 and the South Asian State , Leverhulme International Network (2014-2017) on Indian federalism, and support from the Economic and Social Research Council, Edinburgh Global Innovation Fund, and Hayter Fund. Supervision : Accepts PhD proposals on territorial party politics in India, constitutional reform in multi-level states, and conflict regulation via federalism/regionalism in South Asia. Recent Publications (2021-2025) address federalism's resilience during crises, majoritarian nationalism in India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka, and intergovernmental relations. Key journals include Publius: The Journal of Federalism , Contemporary South Asia , and Regional & Federal Studies . Scientific Awards : Flemish Fund for Scientific Research (FWO) postdoctoral fellowship

• Comparative Federalism
• Territorial Party Politics
• Governance in Divided Societies
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Ricardo Soares de Oliveira is a Professor of International Politics of Africa at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, and Full Professor of Political Science at CERI Sciences Po. He is an Official Fellow at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, and a Fellow with the Global Public Policy Institute, Berlin. His work spans comparative politics, political economy, and global governance, with a focus on African states and their interactions with offshore economies. BA, MPhil, PhD in Political Science His research explores the international political economy of African states, particularly extractive industries, financial sector dynamics, conflict/post-conflict reconstruction, and African-Asian relations. He investigates transnational kleptocracy, authoritarianism's influence on the global economy, and offshore finance's impact on African politics. Recent publications analyze trends in kleptocratic networks, offshore finance, and authoritarian economic strategies. His work underscores the role of global financial systems in enabling corruption and the challenges of statebuilding in resource-rich contexts. Leverhulme Trust/British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023–24) British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023) Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2011) Soares de Oliveira advises PhD students and has secured grants from the Leverhulme Trust, ESRC, DFID/FCDO, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. He co-directs the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission, World Bank, and UNCTAD. His media commentary appears in the Financial Times , Foreign Affairs , and Times Literary Supplement .

• Comparative Politics and Government
• Political Economy
• International Political Economy
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Professor Dragan Jovcic is the Chair in Engineering at the University of Aberdeen's School of Engineering , where he has been a faculty member since 2004 and a full professor since 2012. Concurrently he serves as Director of the Aberdeen HVDC Research Centre , a role he has held since 2015. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Auckland, 1999 Diploma Engineer in Control Systems, University of Belgrade, 1993 Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching, University of Ulster, 2003 Research Interests: Professor Jovcic’s research centres on high-power electronics and HVDC transmission systems , with particular emphasis on the development of DC transmission grids that will enable large-scale integration of offshore wind energy . His work spans DC/DC converters , DC circuit breakers , modular multilevel converters (MMC) , flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) , and advanced power system modelling and control . The overarching goal is to underpin the transition from fossil-fuel generation to renewable-dominated power systems, especially in the North Sea and European contexts. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2020-2023) reveal a strong focus on DC protection technologies —notably circuit breakers and energy absorbers—and on modelling methodologies for HVDC grids and offshore wind integration. The works address both theoretical advances (phasor and state-space models) and experimental validation (kV-level prototypes), reflecting a balanced portfolio of fundamental research and practical demonstration. Scientific Awards & Recognition: IEEE Fellow (2021) IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer (since 2015) IET Fellow (2019) and Chartered Engineer (2018) Research Funding & Supervision: With over £5.5 million in external research income, Professor Jovcic is principal investigator or work-package leader on numerous EU Horizon Europe and EPSRC projects. He has supervised 9 PhDs to completion and is currently mentoring 2 PhD students and 2 post-doctoral fellows . Major grants include the €35 million PROMOTioN project on multiterminal DC networks and the €4 million MoWiLife project on wide-bandgap power electronics. Laboratory & Facilities: The Aberdeen HVDC Research Centre hosts a 0.9 kV DC grid demonstrator , 30 kW thyristor- and IGBT-based DC/DC converters , and 5 kV, 2 kA DC circuit breaker test benches , providing a world-class platform for experimental research and student training.

• High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission
• DC Transmission Grids
• High Power Electronics
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Xiaoze Pei is a Professor in the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) and the Electronics Materials, Circuits & Systems Research Unit (EMaCS). His research focuses on superconductivity applications in electric systems, cryogenic power electronics, and DC network technologies for aerospace and renewable energy integration. Key projects include leading initiatives such as Towards Zero Emissions Electric Aircraft through Superconducting DC Distribution Network and HSTEA - Aerospace R&I , addressing challenges in electric propulsion, fault current limiters, and cryogenic power converters. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and sustainable transport. Expertise: Superconducting fault current limiters (SFCL), DC circuit breakers, cryogenic power systems. Current roles: Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple UK and EU-funded projects. Collaborations: Extensive work with industry partners and academic institutions on electric aircraft, hydrogen control systems, and e-mobility technologies. Recent research emphasizes high-current cryogenic DC circuit breakers, superconducting air-core motors for aircraft, and topology optimization for power electronics. He actively supervises doctoral students in these areas and has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles. Labs/Teams: Leads research within EMaCS and collaborates with teams specializing in power electronics, cryogenics, and aerospace propulsion.

• Superconductivity
• Cryogenic Power Electronics
• Electric Aircraft Systems
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Leon Shpanin is a Senior Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University, where he serves as Course Leader for MSc Automation Control and Robotics. He holds an MSc in Radio Frequency Engineering and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Liverpool. His research focuses on electrical engineering applications including renewable energy systems, HVDC circuit interruptions, and electromagnetic techniques for current interruption. He received the RAEng Award (2020) for developing next-generation circuit breakers for rail networks. Key projects: Development of Novel Energy Efficient Magnetic Scroll Air Motor (EPSRC) Smart control of multirotor drone propellers for vibration energy harvesting

• Electrical Engineering
• Plasma Science
• Current Interruption
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Dr Paul Lashmar is a Reader in Journalism at the Department of Journalism , City, University of London , within the College of Arts and Social Sciences . He previously served as Head of Department (2019–2021) and has extensive experience as a national journalist, having worked for The Observer , The Independent , World in Action , BBC, and Channel 4. His academic and professional background is detailed through the following areas: Education: PhD, Brunel University London, 2015 PDAP (PGSHE Equivalent), Brunel University London, 2011 His research interests center on investigative journalism, media and intelligence agencies, propaganda, slavery and colonial history, and policing. His current research includes the legacy of British landed gentry in colonial slavery, Cold War covert propaganda via the Foreign Office’s Information Research Department (1947–1977), and police-media relations. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in historical and political journalism, with a focus on uncovering hidden power structures, intelligence operations, and colonial injustices. His work spans books, peer-reviewed articles, and public commentary in outlets like The Conversation , The Guardian , and The Observer . Key themes include media ethics, source protection in the digital age, and the role of journalism in democratic accountability. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. In terms of advising and grants : Successfully secured a City internal HEIF grant (£4,825) for the Journalism Archive Project, a collaboration with London Metropolitan Archives. Adviser to the AHRC-funded project ‘Writers in Intelligence’ (£415,000). Supervised PhD students including Natricia Duncan, Lin Pan, and Dr Sawsun Tah. He has played a significant role in public engagement, organizing a conference on organ trafficking with the Metropolitan Police and speaking at high-profile events such as the US Embassy’s MP CSCC Training Day. He also led media training within his department and contributed to numerous television documentaries and radio programs on intelligence and crime. He is a founder of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and has advised The Centre for Investigative Journalism, underscoring his leadership in advancing investigative journalism standards.

• Investigative Journalism
• Media and Intelligence
• Propaganda
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Dr. Rishita Nandagiri is a feminist researcher and academic currently serving as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine at King's College London. She previously held research and teaching positions at the London School of Economics (LSE), including an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship and an LSE Fellow in Health and International Development. Her work is deeply rooted in reproductive justice, gender, and global health, with a focus on the Global South. PhD in Social Policy, London School of Economics (2019) ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow, LSE Department of Methodology (2020-2021) LSE Fellow in Health and International Development (2019-2020) Research Assistant, LSE Department of Media and Communications (2018-2019) Dr. Nandagiri’s research centers on reproductive (in)justices, interrogating how power and politics shape abortion access, self-managed abortion, care trajectories, and reproductive governance. Her work is interdisciplinary, drawing on feminist theory, qualitative and participatory methods, policy analysis, and co-production with communities and organizations. She has extended her research to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on abortion and the role of lay health providers in care delivery. Her methodological interests include multi-method designs that integrate interviews, archival research, and community engagement. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trajectory in reproductive justice, with increasing engagement with feminist economics, carceral systems, and global policy. Themes include structural violence, legal pluralism, care ethics, and transnational advocacy. Her publications span high-impact journals in public health, social policy, gender studies, and media, indicating a broad interdisciplinary reach. Scientific awards and recognitions include: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020-2021) LSE Class Teacher Award (2020) LSE Research Investment and Infrastructure Funds (2020) Best PhD Poster Prize, British Society for Population Studies (2018) LSE PhD Studentship (2015-2019) Dr. Nandagiri has advised on and contributed to numerous research grants, particularly those related to reproductive health, digital privacy, and pandemic response. She has collaborated with major institutions such as UNFPA, the Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights, and FRIDA. She co-founded the Abortion Book Club and serves on editorial and advisory boards, including BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health and the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population’s Abortion Research panel. She also co-convenes the Development Studies Association’s Women and Development Study Group, demonstrating strong leadership in academic and advocacy networks. She is actively involved in public engagement, contributing to LSE blogs, media outlets like Women's Health Magazine UK, and platforms such as the Oxford Human Rights Hub and Harvard’s Bill of Health. Her lab and team affiliations are not explicitly named, but her collaborative projects suggest strong ties to interdisciplinary research groups focused on global health, reproductive justice, and digital rights.

• Reproductive Justice
• Gender and Health
• Abortion
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Lorraine van Blerk is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Dundee's School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. She serves as Chair of Human Geography and leads the Research Centre for Transformative Change: Educational & Life Transitions (TCELT) in Education and Society. Her work focuses on street children/youth, refugees, and global inequalities. Academy of Social Sciences Fellow (2021) Stephen Fry Awards - Public Engagement Project of the Year (2017) Market Research Society President’s Medal (2015) Research interests include: Street youth resilience mapping Intergenerational partnerships Transitions to adulthood in crises Policy development for marginalized groups Coastal socio-ecological systems Cultural geographies of homelessness Recent publications address global street youth resilience frameworks (2REST project) and cinema's role for Harare street youth. Key collaborations include universities in Pretoria, Cape Town, Makerere, and Ryerson University. Scientific contributions recognized through: 6 major research prizes 16 funded projects 149+ research outputs International visiting appointments (Toronto Metropolitan University, National University of Singapore)

• Human Geography
• Street Children and Youth
• Global Social Justice
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