David Howe is a Researcher at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, with a focus on Mental Health and Social Care. His work bridges social work theory, attachment dynamics, and environmental ethics, emphasizing the interplay between human relationships and systemic practice. Research Associate, School of Health Sciences Member, Mental Health and Social Care University of East Anglia Howe's research spans attachment theory , child welfare , and critical social work practice . He explores how empathy , trauma , and family systems inform professional interventions, particularly in adoption and neglect cases. His recent work extends to environmental ethics, questioning humanity's relationship with natural resources. Key article trends reveal a focus on attachment theory (12 entries), child protection (8 entries), and empathy (7 entries), with interdisciplinary connections to environmental studies and cultural geography in recent publications.
Jay Barney is the Presidential Professor of Strategic Management and Pierre Lassonde Chair of Social Entrepreneurship in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. Previously holding the Chase Chair for Excellence in Corporate Strategy at Ohio State University, he is a foundational scholar in strategic management renowned for developing the resource-based view of the firm. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University Master of Arts, Yale University Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University Barney's research revolutionized strategic management through his seminal work on how costly-to-copy firm resources create sustained competitive advantage, establishing the VRIN (Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, Non-substitutable) framework. His scholarship bridges strategic management and entrepreneurship, examining opportunity formation processes, social entrepreneurship for poverty alleviation, and the philosophical foundations of entrepreneurial research. Current work increasingly focuses on integrating social impact with strategic advantage, particularly through industrialization solutions to poverty and stakeholder engagement under uncertainty. Analysis of his 2012-2016 publications reveals three dominant research streams: (1) theoretical extensions of resource-based theory into human capital, IT capabilities, and multinational contexts; (2) philosophical and methodological foundations of entrepreneurship research; and (3) social entrepreneurship applications addressing poverty and public interest. These works consistently appear in top-tier journals including Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Review, demonstrating rigorous theoretical development coupled with practical implications for organizational strategy. Scientific Awards: SMS Fellow Fellow of the Academy of Management Honorary Doctorate from University of Lund Honorary Doctorate from Copenhagen Business School Honorary Doctorate from Universidad Pontificia Comillas As a dedicated educator, Barney teaches doctoral seminars and strategy courses while mentoring PhD students in strategic management and entrepreneurship. His professional impact extends through executive training programs across North America and Europe, and strategic consulting engagements focused on organizational transformation. He has significantly shaped the field through editorial leadership as associate editor of Journal of Management, senior editor of Organization Science, and co-editor of Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, while serving in officer roles for both the Strategic Management Society and Academy of Management's Business Policy and Strategy Division. Barney's research activities are closely integrated with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, where his social entrepreneurship chair supports initiatives connecting strategic management principles with poverty alleviation efforts and opportunity creation in resource-constrained environments.
Petra Hietanen-Kunwald serves as a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Aalto University. Her academic profile centers on dispute resolution systems, legal innovation, and the intersection of contract design with civil justice frameworks. Her research spans: Dispute Resolution and Mediation Proactive Contract Design Tax and Cross-Border Dispute Systems Legal Design and Digital Transformation Civil-Commercial Law Integration She investigates how ethical infrastructure and systems theory can optimize conflict management while maintaining procedural fairness. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals escalating focus on digital dispute resolution (2020-2023), where she pioneers frameworks for AI-driven mediation and transaction design. Earlier works (2013-2019) established foundational critiques of mediation's legal status and explored Finnish civil justice reforms, demonstrating consistent commitment to elevating alternative dispute resolution within legal ecosystems. Key recognitions include: Developer in Education of the Year 2023 2021 JSCAN Best Paper Award for "Effective dispute prevention and resolution through proactive contract design" While specific grant details remain undisclosed, her collaborative publications with Helena Haapio, Maria Solarte-Vasquez, and Risto Koulu indicate robust international research partnerships. Her work directly informs European mediation policy and Finnish legal education curricula.
Sami Mehmeti is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law , South East European University , with a focus on Legal History , Roman Law , and Comparative Law . His work spans Private International Law , Space Law , Labor Law , and Constitutional Law , often addressing interdisciplinary intersections. PhD in Legal History (University of Skopje, 2015) MA in Civil Law (University of Prishtina, 2010) BA in Law (South East European University, 2005) His research examines historical legal systems , cross-jurisdictional harmonization , and emerging legal challenges in space exploration . Recent publications analyze Brussels I Regulation , orbital pollution , and labor standards in Kosovo . Scientific Awards : None listed. Grants & Advising : No specific grants mentioned. Collaborates with scholars like Blerton Sinani , Granit Elezaj , and Stefani Stojčevska . Experience in education and research since 2005.
Anne E. McCall serves as the 13th President of The College of Wooster and is a tenured Professor of French and Francophone Studies. She assumed the presidency on July 1, 2023, and was formally inaugurated on October 28, 2023. As the second woman to lead Wooster since its founding in 1866, she brings extensive academic leadership experience from previous roles as provost at Xavier University of Louisiana and deanships at Binghamton University, University of Denver, and Tulane University. Dr. McCall earned her bachelor's degree in French and German from the University of Virginia before pursuing graduate studies in France, where she earned both her master's and doctoral degrees in French literature from the Université Strasbourg. She has maintained a distinguished academic career alongside her administrative roles, remaining active in scholarship throughout her leadership positions. Her research focuses on nineteenth-century French fiction and life writing, with particular expertise in the works of George Sand. As a past-president of the George Sand Association, Dr. McCall has established herself as an internationally recognized scholar in this field. Her scholarly work explores epistolary literature, autobiography, and the intersection of legal and literary discourses in nineteenth-century France, examining how writers like George Sand challenged societal norms through their literary innovations. She has published extensively on George Sand's works, including a book titled 'De l'être en lettres. L'autobiographie épistolaire de George Sand' (1996) and is completing 'Arrested Memories: Letters, Law, and Literature in Nineteenth-Century France'. Dr. McCall's publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory examining narrative forms, particularly epistolary conventions, and their relationship to social structures. Her work shows increasing engagement with interdisciplinary approaches, connecting literary analysis with historical, legal, and gender studies frameworks. Over time, her research has expanded from focused textual analysis to more complex examinations of how literature interacts with broader cultural and institutional forces. While specific scientific awards aren't detailed in the available information, Dr. McCall's scholarly contributions have been recognized through her leadership positions in academic organizations and her invitation to present at international conferences. Her work has been published in prestigious journals and presses specializing in French literary studies. As an administrator, Dr. McCall has demonstrated exceptional skill in academic leadership, having overseen the creation of new core curricula and nearly two dozen degree programs at Xavier University. She has successfully secured funding from major foundations including Andrew W. Mellon, W.K. Kellogg, and Kresge, as well as federal agencies like NIH, Department of Education, and NSF. Her commitment to inclusive excellence is evident in her work establishing task forces on diversity, creating specialized courses on migrations and diasporas, and implementing initiatives to support underrepresented faculty. Dr. McCall serves as Chair of the Steering Committee for the U.S. section of Scholars at Risk, demonstrating her commitment to academic freedom globally. She has also been involved with the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit at Xavier University and has led initiatives addressing systemic inequities in STEM fields, particularly focusing on female faculty of color. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes 'building innovation through inclusive excellence' and she is committed to nurturing environments conducive to global learning and intellectual freedom.
Professor Constantinos Alexiou is a Professor of Macroeconomics and Policy at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. His academic career spans across multiple institutions in the UK, Greece, and internationally, with visiting professorships in Germany, Holland, France, Oman, Kuwait, and Switzerland. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical business applications, particularly in the areas of economic policy and international finance. Professor Alexiou's research interests focus on Applied Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic Policy, International Finance, Patent Systems, and Heterodox Economics. His work explores the intersection of economic theory with real-world business challenges, particularly examining how intellectual property systems impact economic development and sustainability. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between patent strength, innovation, and environmental outcomes, as well as the dynamics of income inequality in times of fiscal austerity. Professor Alexiou has authored over 100 publications in prestigious academic journals including the Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, Contributions to Political Economy, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, International Journal of Finance and Economics, Journal of World Business, and International Business Review. His recent work shows a clear trend toward examining the environmental implications of economic policies and intellectual property systems, with numerous studies on CO2 emissions, green productivity, and sustainable development. Professor Alexiou is the founding editor of the International Journal of Economics and a member of the European economic forum for alternative economic policy in the EU. His 2014 co-development of an internationally acclaimed Index on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement, which assesses risks associated with protecting intellectual property across 49 countries, represents a significant contribution to the field. Throughout his career, Professor Alexiou has delivered Economics and Business related courses across the full range of Cranfield School of Management's postgraduate and post-experience executive management programmes. His previous experience includes research associate work at the Confederation of Greek Labour, where he delivered training programmes for trade union members, and consultancy for Doctorate in Professional Studies programmes in the UK.
Dr Leonie Newhouse is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University. As an economic and political geographer, her work intersects feminist, decolonial, and critical political economy approaches to examine conflict, displacement, and urbanization across Africa and the developing world. Affiliation: Durham University, Department of Geography Research Focus: Humanitarian economies, migration, land rights, and climate change impacts Her research explores how social assemblages form during crises, analyzing the interplay between humanitarian interventions and local livelihood strategies. She emphasizes ethnographic co-production and participatory methods, particularly in South Sudan, the Horn, and the Sahel. Her publications span topics like refugee camp governance, post-conflict land control, and urban hedging strategies. Leonie supervises PhD students working on climate-related displacement, including Belen Desmaison Estrada (flood resilience in Peru) and Tilly Hall (wildfire risk in California). She collaborates with the Likikiri Collective and South Sudanese researchers on arts-based participatory projects.
Yolande Bouka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, where her research and teaching bridge International Relations, gender studies, and African security. Holding a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University and an M.A. from Seton Hall University, she previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, and as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Denver. Education Ph.D., International Relations – American University M.A. – Seton Hall University Research Interests Dr Bouka’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of gender, political violence, and security in Africa. Her current multi-sited historical and political analysis examines female combatants in Southern Africa, while her forthcoming book manuscript In the Shadow of Prison explores power, identity, and transitional justice in post-genocide Rwanda. She is particularly interested in decolonial approaches to fieldwork ethics, non-state armed groups, and the gendered dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding. Across her publications—ranging from high-impact journals to policy briefs—three thematic strands are evident: (1) gendered political participation and violence in Kenya’s devolved system, (2) continental and international mediation efforts in the African Great Lakes region, and (3) critical reflections on race, positionality, and methodology in the study of African politics. Awards & Fellowships Fulbright Scholar Program Fellowship American Association of University Women Fellowship Grants, Advisory Roles & Field Experience Bouka’s research has been supported by competitive international grants and underpinned by extensive fieldwork. She currently sits on the Research Advisory Council of the RESOLVE Network, a global consortium dedicated to empirically grounded research on violent extremism. Between 2014 and 2016 she led the Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division of the Institute for Security Studies in Nairobi, managing multi-country projects on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. She has provided technical expertise and research support to USAID, the UK Department for International Development, the United Nations, the African Union, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the United States Institute of Peace. Labs & Research Teams While no formal laboratory is listed, Dr Bouka collaborates with a transnational network of scholars and policy institutes through the RESOLVE Network and maintains active partnerships with research centres across Africa, Europe, and North America.
Hans Vernooij is a Lecturer in Farm Animal Health at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University. He specializes in statistical methods and data science applications in veterinary epidemiology and animal health. His areas of expertise include: Statistical methods for veterinary research Applied Data Science in Life Sciences Epidemiological modeling Machine learning applications in animal health Vernooij has extensive experience in developing statistical models for animal health applications. His research focuses on applying advanced statistical techniques and data science methods to solve problems in veterinary epidemiology and farm animal health. He has particular expertise in Random Forest models, as demonstrated during his sabbatical at the Human Sciences Research Council in Pretoria where he developed a model for HIV status prediction based on demographic information and knowledge of HIV prevention from large-scale survey data. His publication record shows consistent contributions across veterinary epidemiology, with recent work emphasizing machine learning applications and big data analytics in animal health surveillance. The research demonstrates a clear trajectory from traditional statistical methods toward more advanced data science approaches. Vernooij is actively involved in teaching and mentoring: Teaches statistics to Bachelor students at the veterinary faculty Supports PhD candidates and Master students during data analysis phases of their research Provides statistics education for the Master of Epidemiology program at the Julius Centre of University Medical Centre
Robert E. Hall is the Robert and Carole McNeil Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Professor of Economics at Stanford University. A member of the National Academy of Sciences and fellow of several distinguished societies, he is an applied economist whose work focuses on macroeconomics, monetary policy, labor markets, taxation, and the economics of technology. Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Interests: Hall’s research spans a broad range of topics including the economics of high technology and the Internet, stock market valuation, unemployment dynamics, business cycles, and fiscal and monetary policy. He has made foundational contributions to the understanding of consumption behavior, labor market fluctuations, and the design of efficient tax systems. His work on the flat tax with Alvin Rabushka significantly influenced public policy debates. Research Leadership and Policy Impact: Hall directs the NBER Program on Economic Fluctuations and Growth and chairs the NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee. He has advised the U.S. Treasury, Department of Justice, and Federal Reserve, and has testified before Congress on numerous occasions. His 2001 Ely Lecture to the American Economic Association highlighted his ongoing influence on macroeconomic thought. Scientific Awards and Honors: Member, National Academy of Sciences Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow, Econometric Society Fellow, Society of Labor Economists Money Hall of Fame, Money Magazine (with Alvin Rabushka) Institutional Roles: In addition to his faculty role at Stanford, Hall serves as director of the NBER's Program on Economic Fluctuations and Growth and chairs its Business Cycle Dating Committee, which maintains the semi-official chronology of U.S. recessions.
Margot Kaminski is a Professor of Law and Director of the Privacy Initiative at Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Law School. Her work focuses on AI law, privacy, and First Amendment issues in technology contexts. Current affiliations: University of Colorado Law School, European University Institute (Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow), Berkman Klein Center at Harvard (Faculty Associate) Past roles: Assistant Professor at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Executive Director of Yale's Information Society Project Research Interests: AI and algorithmic accountability Data privacy and GDPR analysis First Amendment in digital contexts Copyright law and technological authorship Surveillance law and civil liberties Scientific Awards: 2022 Jules Milstein Scholarship Award 2020 Future of Privacy Forum Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award 2019 University of Colorado Provost's Faculty Achievement Award 2016 Junior Scholar Award (Privacy Law Scholars Conference) Grants & Fellowships: Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Grant (2018) Fulbright-Schuman Grant and Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship (2024, European University Institute) Key contributor to legal scholarship in Yale Law Journal , Columbia Law Review , and Harvard Law Review , with a focus on the interplay between technology and constitutional rights. Director of the Privacy Initiative at Silicon Flatirons, a research center addressing law and technology intersections. Regularly publishes on AI governance and privacy law in leading journals.
Dr. Allison M. Macfarlane is Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. She is a leading expert in energy and environmental policy, with a specialized focus on nuclear policy. Dr. Macfarlane has held significant positions in both academic and government sectors, including her notable role as the first geologist and third woman to chair the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2012-2014. Dr. Macfarlane earned her Ph.D. in Earth Science from MIT in 1992, with a thesis on metamorphism, deformation and plutonism in the Langtang region of the central Nepal Himalaya. She received a National Science Foundation Fellowship from 1988-1991. Her undergraduate degree is a B.Sc. with Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rochester (1986), where she received Highest Distinction in Geology for her work on strontium and neodymium isotopic studies of Bermuda's volcanic rocks. Her research expertise spans energy policy, science and technology policy, and sustainable resource policy, with particular emphasis on nuclear energy production, nuclear waste management and disposal, regulation, nuclear nonproliferation, and broader energy policy frameworks. Dr. Macfarlane's work bridges technical, social, and policy dimensions of nuclear issues, informed by her unique background as both a geologist and policy expert. Analysis of Dr. Macfarlane's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on nuclear waste management challenges, particularly regarding small modular reactors, deep borehole disposal, and long-term policy solutions. Her work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that combines geological knowledge with policy analysis, addressing both technical aspects of nuclear waste disposal and broader governance issues. She has increasingly focused on the relationship between nuclear energy and climate change mitigation efforts. Wilson Center Scholar, Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars (2019-2020) Fulbright Distinguished Chair, Flinders University and Carnegie Mellon University (2018) Member of the Board, American Institute of Physics (2018-present) Alumni Achievement Award, University of Rochester (2017) Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (2012-2014) Commissioner, U.S. Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Energy Future (2010-2012) Chair of the Science and Security Board, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists (2008-2012) Dr. Macfarlane has demonstrated leadership in numerous collaborative research initiatives and policy projects. During her tenure at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, she pushed for greater public dialogue, international engagement among nuclear regulators, and stricter safety protocols following the Fukushima accident. She has also advocated for more family-friendly workplace policies. Her research supervision spans interdisciplinary projects connecting earth sciences with policy analysis, particularly in nuclear waste management contexts.
Dr. Amar Khennane serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus within the School of Engineering and Information Technology. His academic career spans multiple institutions including previous appointments as Maitre de Conferences in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria, Research Associate in Newcastle, Australia, and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). His research interests focus on sustainable construction materials, particularly bio-cementitious materials, composite materials, timber engineering, reinforced concrete, and hybrid structures. Dr. Khennane has published extensively in these fields with 47 peer-reviewed journal papers, 33 conference papers, 6 other publications, and 2 books including the widely recognized "Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB (R) and Abaqus" (2013). His recent work emphasizes recycling timber waste into geopolymer cement composites, sustainable wood-geopolymer masonry units, and fire response of timber structures. His scholarly output shows a clear trend toward sustainable construction materials and advanced structural analysis techniques, with significant contributions in finite element modeling, seismic performance evaluation, and fire resistance of composite structures. The majority of his recent publications (2020-2024) focus on developing sustainable building materials using recycled components and analyzing structural behavior under various loading conditions. Dr. Khennane actively contributes to engineering education through teaching courses in Structural Analysis, Finite Element Method, Reinforced Concrete, and Stress/Strain Analysis. His educational background includes authoring textbooks that bridge theoretical concepts with practical computational tools like MATLAB and Abaqus.
Professor David Grant is an Honorary Professor at the UNSW Business School , where he serves as Academic Lead for the Business and Climate Risk Project. He is also the Senior Deputy Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response. Previously, he held the position of Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) at Griffith University, which he continues to support as an Adjunct Professor . His academic career spans leadership roles at the University of Sydney Business School and Head of the Department of Management at King’s College, London. David’s research focuses on leadership dynamics , organizational change at multiple levels , and technological and climate-related disruptions . He has attracted significant government and industry funding for projects analyzing business responses to climate change, ERP system implementations, and discourse-based organizational transformations. His work appears in top-tier journals and award-winning edited collections . Recent publications emphasize artificial intelligence in climate action , metaphorical leadership frameworks , and discourse analysis in crisis management . These works bridge strategic sustainability , organizational storytelling , and dialogic change theories . He co-edited the Leadership Development & Practice series and contributed to foundational texts like the SAGE Handbook of Organizational Discourse . Scientific accolades include Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia (2008), President of the Australian Business Deans Council (2019–2022), and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders . His career exemplifies interdisciplinary research connecting management theory, climate strategy, and critical discourse analysis.
Paolo Giudici is a Full Professor of Business Law at the Faculty of Economics, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where he teaches Commercial Law in the undergraduate Economics and Management program and an advanced Commercial Law course for the Master's in Accounting and Finance. His academic profile integrates rigorous scholarship with substantial practical legal experience. Education: Law Degree, Genoa Law School (1987, magna cum laude) Professor Giudici's research centers on civil liability in business law and capital markets law, with particular expertise in European securities regulation, shareholder rights, and the legal frameworks governing digital assets. His work critically examines the interplay between public and private enforcement mechanisms in securities markets, corporate governance structures, and the impact of regulatory reforms on financial systems. He approaches legal questions with a practitioner's perspective, informed by his extensive background in legal practice. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a dominant focus on European securities law evolution, shareholder inspection rights across jurisdictions, and the regulatory challenges posed by crypto-assets under MiCA. A significant trend involves dissecting how traditional corporate governance mechanisms adapt to digital finance innovations and the concentration of asset management power among large institutional investors. Scientific Positions: ECGI (European Corporate Governance Institute) Research Associate Editorial Board Member of 'Le Società' (responsible for capital markets law section) Professor Giudici maintains an active dual career path: alongside his academic duties, he serves as legal counsel, advocate, and expert witness in business law matters, bringing real-world insights into his teaching and research. His professional engagement extends to organizing practitioner-focused events, such as the upcoming conference on 'Permanent establishment in income tax and VAT' scheduled for February 14, 2025 at the Free University of Bolzano. His scholarly contributions bridge academic theory and legal practice, particularly through his analysis of enforcement mechanisms in financial markets and the adaptation of corporate law to technological disruption in capital markets.
