Michelle Marvier is a Professor in the Environmental Studies and Sciences Department at Santa Clara University. Her work bridges conservation biology with practical environmental policy, focusing on reconciling human needs with ecological preservation. She has published extensively on topics ranging from the impacts of genetically modified crops to the ethics of conservation in the Anthropocene. Research Interests Human-wildlife coexistence and large predator management Environmental risk assessment for genetically engineered organisms Ecosystem services and sustainable development Conservation ethics and policy reform Anthropocene challenges and ecological integrity Scientific Contributions Advocated for evidence-based conservation practices over ideological dogma Highlighted the need for inclusive processes in wildlife management Explored hybridization risks and benefits in conservation interventions Examined the relationship between land use and zoonotic disease risk Contributed to debates on the role of human values in conservation
Sofie Elise Quist serves as a Research Fellow at the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea (NCLOS) within the Aurora Centre of UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Faculty of Law. Her doctoral project Encountering Blue Transformation: a legal ethnography of salmon farming and resistance in Norway and Chile critically examines the intersection of international legal frameworks and coastal community impacts through critical legal ethnography. Her research spans international law, political ecology, and environmental humanities with specialized focus on ocean/coastal governance, human rights, indigenous studies, and sustainable food systems. Quist investigates how salmon farming expansion—driven by UN FAO's blue transformation agenda—reconfigures local power dynamics, producing environmental injustices while documenting Indigenous and small-scale fishers' resistance strategies. Her work emphasizes participatory scholarship, analyzing normative conflicts between global aquaculture intensification and coastal community rights. Recent publications reveal three thematic clusters: (1) ocean literacy frameworks integrating indigenous knowledge with policy development; (2) human rights approaches to blue food systems emphasizing multispecies justice; and (3) critical analyses of climate litigation connecting environmental harm to human rights violations. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical critique with actionable governance solutions. Quist actively contributes to the Sami and Indigenous Peoples Law research group and the Ocean Incubator Network project, developing legal pathways for sustainable aquaculture through interdisciplinary workshops and living laboratory methodologies. Her work engages policymakers via the Norwegian Centre for the Law of the Sea's policy-oriented research initiatives focused on Arctic and global ocean governance challenges.
Lynda Collins is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa in the Common Law Faculty , affiliated with the Centre for Environmental Law & Global Sustainability . She specializes in environmental human rights , constitutional environmental law , and Indigenous environmental rights , with additional expertise in toxic torts and lawyer wellness . Education: BA in History and Women's Studies, University of Toronto LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School LLM, University of British Columbia Her research focuses on integrating ecological principles into constitutional frameworks, analyzing environmental rights across jurisdictions, and exploring Indigenous legal traditions in governance. Recent works examine planetary boundaries , climate litigation , and wellbeing in legal education . Notable publications include: The Ecological Constitution (2021) - constitutional environmental law The Canadian Law of Toxic Torts (2014) - pollution liability Co-chairing Ontario’s Toxic Reduction Scientific Expert Panel She teaches the innovative course Happiness and the Law , addressing legal education's impact on wellbeing. Professional affiliations include the Bars of Ontario and California .
Daniel Bodansky is a Regents Professor of Law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where he has served since 2010. He holds additional affiliations as a Distinguished Global Futures Scholar and affiliate faculty with the Center for Law, Science and Innovation and the School of Sustainability. A leading authority on international environmental law and climate change governance, Professor Bodansky teaches public international law, international environmental law, and international law of armed conflict. His educational background includes: A.B. magna cum laude, Harvard University (1979) M.Phil., Cambridge University (1981) J.D., Yale Law School (1984) Professor Bodansky's research centers on the intersection of law, politics, and global environmental challenges. His work critically examines the evolution of international environmental regimes, with particular focus on climate change architecture, treaty compliance mechanisms, and emerging issues like geoengineering governance. He employs both doctrinal legal analysis and interdisciplinary approaches to address legitimacy deficits and effectiveness gaps in transnational environmental regulation. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implementation challenges faced by negotiators and regulators. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic progression from foundational treaty analysis (UNFCCC commentary) toward contemporary regime challenges (Paris Agreement, geoengineering governance). His work increasingly addresses implementation complexities, non-state actor roles, and regime fragmentation while maintaining core focus on climate change as the paradigmatic global environmental problem. Methodologically, he blends legal positivism with insights from political science and institutional economics. His distinguished honors include: Harold and Margaret Sprout Award (2010) for The Art and Craft of International Environmental Law American Society of International Law Certificate of Merit (2018) for International Climate Change Law Pew Faculty Fellowship and Council on Foreign Relations Fellowship (1991-1992) Jean Monnet Fellowship (1998) Professor Bodansky has secured significant research funding through sustained consulting relationships with major international bodies including the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (2001-2020), Swiss Federal Office of the Environment (2013-2021), and UN Climate Change Secretariat. His advisory roles span climate negotiations preparation (COP21 legal experts meeting), Antarctic governance (as U.S.-nominated arbitrator), and tobacco control framework development. He has served on the State Department's Advisory Committee on Public International Law (2010-2020) and edited major journals including the American Journal of International Law (2001-2011). He maintains active research leadership through the Center for Law, Science and Innovation and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, frequently organizing expert dialogues on emerging legal challenges. His current work focuses on implementation gaps in the Paris Agreement framework and governance dilemmas posed by solar radiation management technologies.
Yoshifumi Tanaka serves as Professor at the Centre for Private Governance (CEPRI) within the University of Copenhagen, specializing in International Law of the Sea and Public International Law. His research addresses critical contemporary challenges including ocean-climate interactions, marine plastic pollution governance, and Arctic legal frameworks. His academic credentials include: PhD, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva (2002) DES, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva (1996) LLM, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo (1993) Bachelor of Law, Kanazawa University (1990) Tanaka's scholarly focus centers on the dynamic interface between environmental crises and maritime legal systems. His work examines jurisdictional boundaries, treaty interactions in polar regions, and evolving state obligations under UNCLOS. Current research emphasizes plastic pollution regulation from Arctic shipping and legal mechanisms for carbon capture storage at sea, reflecting urgent global environmental concerns. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a pronounced emphasis on climate-ocean legal synergies, particularly analyzing the ITLOS Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and normative conflicts in marine environmental protection. His scholarship demonstrates how traditional law of the sea frameworks adapt to emerging anthropogenic threats. Professor Tanaka teaches advanced LLM courses in International Law of the Sea and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes. His active conference participation—including lectures on continental shelf delimitation and scrubber discharge regulation—highlights ongoing scholarly engagement with international legal communities. As a core member of CEPRI, Tanaka contributes to interdisciplinary research on governance structures where private sector initiatives intersect with international legal obligations, particularly in ocean sustainability contexts.
Christopher Bobier serves as Associate Professor at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, where he co-directs the longitudinal M1/M2 Medicine and Society course. An ethicist and health policy expert, his work addresses critical bioethical challenges at the intersection of emerging medical technologies and societal values. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. and M.A. from University of California, Irvine M.H.H.S.A. from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota B.A. from California State University, Fullerton Dr. Bobier's research program focuses on three interconnected pillars: xenotransplantation ethics (examining public health risks, recipient rights, and regulatory frameworks), animal research ethics (developing guidelines for ethical use of animals in medicine), and philosophical analysis of hope/false hope in clinical contexts. His recent scholarship critically engages with AI ethics in healthcare, dual-use research governance, and health disparities in transplantation, demonstrating how theoretical bioethics directly informs clinical policy. His distinguished awards include: Digital Learning and Leadership Fellowship Instructional Development Award Teaching Excellence and Service to the Academic Community Award Graduate Student Research and Travel Award As an educator, Dr. Bobier integrates bioethics throughout the medical curriculum via the Medicine and Society course sequence. His extensive publication record in top-tier journals (including 30+ articles since 2023) reflects active research funding and scholarly impact, with particular influence in xenotransplantation policy and AI ethics frameworks. He maintains professional engagement through the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities and CMU's Academy of Medical Educators.
THOMAS Lionel is a University Professor at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Research Center on Economic Strategies (CRESE) within the Faculty of Law, Economics, Political Science and Management. His research focuses on incentive theory and applications, particularly in contract theory under conditions of information asymmetry. His primary research interests include: Incentive Theory and Contract Design Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection Public Procurement and Regulation Health Economics and Hospital Payment Systems Agricultural Economics and Policy Professor Thomas has maintained an active research agenda with publications spanning from 2000 to 2025. His recent work demonstrates a continued focus on theoretical contract design with applications across multiple sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and public policy. He currently leads research projects such as PERSEDS (Economic Perspectives on Space Debris) funded by the National Centre for Space Studies. His research contributions have been published in reputable journals including: Journal of Economic Theory Review of Political Economy American Journal of Agricultural Economics Journal of Public Economic Theory Review of Law and Economics Professor Thomas is actively involved in research supervision and teaching at the University of Franche-Comté. He collaborates with researchers across various projects and institutions, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical policy applications in economics.
