Dr. Ken Conca is a Professor of International Relations at American University’s School of International Service , specializing in global environmental governance , environmental peacebuilding , and water policy . His work bridges climate change adaptation , transboundary water management , and post-conflict recovery . Education : PhD (University of California, Berkeley), MS (University of Wisconsin-Madison), ScB (Brown University) Key Research Areas : Global environmental governance frameworks Water politics and conflict-cooperation dynamics Environmental peacebuilding in war-torn societies UN system’s role in climate and environmental security Scientific Recognition : Grawemeyer Prize, Sprout Award, Chadwick Alger Prize, Al-Moumin Environmental Peacebuilding Award Recent Publications : Focus on climate-water-conflict linkages , flexible governance models , and geoengineering ethics Teaching : Courses on global environmental politics, water governance, and doctoral dissertation advising
Behnam Taebi is Full Professor of Energy & Climate Ethics and Scientific Director of the Safety & Security Institute at Delft University of Technology. He leads TU Delft | The Hague, a university-wide initiative connecting engineering knowledge with public policy. His work bridges technology, ethics, and policy through roles at Harvard University’s Belfer Center (2014–2020) and The Young Academy of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2016–2021). As co-Editor-in-Chief of Science and Engineering Ethics , he contributes to shaping ethical discourse in engineering. BSc in Material Science and Engineering (2006) PhD in Philosophy of Technology (2010) Taebi's research focuses on the ethical dimensions of energy systems, nuclear technology, and climate engineering. He explores intergenerational justice, distributive equity, and responsible innovation frameworks. His work integrates value-sensitive design and moral emotions to address uncertainties in technological risk governance, particularly for nuclear energy and carbon capture. Recent publications highlight ethics in nuclear waste repositories, climate policy metaphors, and synthesizing justice frameworks. His VENI-grant from NWO supports innovative research on technological risks. Collaborations span the OECD Expert Panel on transdisciplinary research and co-editorship of influential volumes like The Ethics of Nuclear Energy (Cambridge, 2015) and Ethics and Engineering: An Introduction (Cambridge, 2021). As Scientific Director of the Safety & Security Institute , he leads interdisciplinary efforts to address societal challenges through engineering ethics. His initiatives emphasize inclusive energy transitions, equitable climate strategies, and bridging technical and social sciences in policy-making.
Emanuela Orlando is an Associate Professor in Environmental Law at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. She holds law degrees from the University of Siena, University of Oxford (MJur in European and Comparative Law), and the European University Institute (PhD). Her career spans academic research, legal practice in international firms, and advisory roles for the European Commission and Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea. University of Siena (LLB) University of Oxford (MJur) European University Institute (PhD) Orlando's research focuses on the interplay between EU and international environmental law, including the external dimension of EU environmental policies, environmental liability, and the intersection of human rights and environmental protection. She explores courts' role in adjudicating environmental harm and contributes to debates on environmental governance and principles. Her recent publications analyze environmental liability frameworks across international treaties and EU law, corporate responsibility in sustainable development, and the EU's influence on global environmental norm-setting. She is an editorial board member of the German Law Journal and part of the Avosetta environmental law scholars network. Advanced Legal Research and Writing Principles of International Law International Environmental Law Orlando convenes the Law with Language LLB Programme and participates in the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme. She has presented on deforestation and import controls at the House of Lords (2025). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 12, 13, and 15.
Richard B. Howarth serves as the Richard and Jane Pearl Professor of Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College, where he co-chairs the PhD Program in Ecology, Evolution, Environment, and Society (EEES). His work integrates economic analysis with ecological, moral, and social dimensions of environmental governance, positioning him at the forefront of ecological economics research and policy application. His academic foundation includes an A.B. in Biology and Society from Cornell University (1985, summa cum laude), an M.S. in Land Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1987), and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley's Energy and Resources Group (1990). Prior to joining Dartmouth in 1998, he held research positions at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Santa Cruz. Professor Howarth's research centers on environmental valuation , particularly deliberative methods for ecosystem services assessment , and the ethical foundations of intergenerational justice in climate policy. His scholarship critically examines discounting theories , carbon pricing mechanisms , and the tension between economic growth and ecological sustainability , often incorporating Hans Jonas' Imperative of Responsibility as an ethical framework. Recent work emphasizes social norm dynamics in pro-environmental behavior and methodological innovations for integrating health, economic, and environmental trade-offs. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) refinement of deliberative valuation techniques for ecosystem services, (2) dual-track approaches to global carbon pricing that address equity concerns, and (3) application of sociotechnical transition theory to climate stabilization. His work consistently bridges theoretical economics with practical policy design, particularly regarding New England's energy transition and Canadian hydropower integration. As Co-Chair of Dartmouth's EEES PhD program, Howarth mentors doctoral candidates across interdisciplinary environmental research. He taught foundational courses including ENVS 3 (Environment & Society) and ENVS 55 (Ecological Economics), and served as Editor-in-Chief of Ecological Economics for 14 years (2008-2022), significantly shaping the field's scholarly discourse. His career demonstrates sustained commitment to transforming economic paradigms through ethical engagement with sustainability challenges.
Luigi Alberto Franzoni is a Professor of Public Economics at the University of Bologna , specializing in Law and Economics. He serves as Director of the international Ph.D. programme 'European Doctorate in Law and Economics' (Bologna, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Rennes) and is a leading scholar in intellectual property rights and liability law. Education : D.Phil. in Economics (Nuffield College, Oxford, 1996), Dottorato in Finanza Pubblica (Università di Pavia, 1994), MA in Economics (Warwick University, 1992), Laurea in Economia e Commercio (Università di Bologna, 1989). His research focuses on economic analysis of law, particularly intellectual property and liability law . Recent publications examine legal change under uncertainty, trade secrets, and liability frameworks for risk-correlated accidents. Key article trends include economic modeling of legal systems , innovation incentives through IP law , and liability rules under ambiguity . His work bridges legal theory with practical economic implications. Scientific Awards : Distinguished Article Prize (2015), Fulbright Scholarship (1998), Prize 'Rivista il fisco' (1997), Bok Visiting Professor (2018), Honorary Professor (2012). He has directed the European Doctorate in Law and Economics (since 2007) and co-founded the Italian Society for Law and Economics (2007-2010). Grants include €6 million for the EDLE Erasmus Mundus project (2008).
James Andow is a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Manchester, joining in 2023. His work focuses on the intersection of value theory, epistemology, and philosophical methodology, with additional interests in environmental ethics and experimental philosophy. He actively explores how intuitions function in philosophical inquiry and advocates for methodological reforms in the discipline. Research interests include conceptual engineering, the role of intuitions as evidence, epistemic deontology, and Kantian frameworks. His work often employs empirical methods to investigate philosophical concepts and their real-world implications, such as climate ethics and moral psychology. He has contributed to debates on the reproducibility of experimental philosophy and the ethical implications of conceptual interventions. His publications span articles in journals like Synthese and Inquiry , as well as book chapters addressing philosophical education and climate-related ethics. While no awards are explicitly listed, his contributions reflect engagement with cutting-edge methodological and ethical questions in contemporary philosophy. Andow accepts PhD students and is involved in collaborative research networks exploring topics such as geoengineering ethics and epistemic norms. His work bridges traditional philosophical analysis with empirical rigor, offering novel approaches to longstanding debates.
Paul Bartha is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on logic, decision theory, and the philosophy of science, with particular emphasis on probability, confirmation, analogical reasoning, and precautionary principles. His work includes influential contributions to the analysis of Pascal’s Wager, analogical arguments in mathematics and science, and ethical reasoning under uncertainty. He teaches courses such as Symbolic Logic, Philosophy of Science, and Decision Theory. His publications span applied ethics, formal epistemology, and the methodology of scientific reasoning. Bartha’s book By Parallel Reasoning: The Construction and Evaluation of Analogical Arguments (Oxford University Press, 2010) is a seminal work on analogical reasoning in philosophy and science. Research Interests: Bartha’s work integrates formal methods with philosophical inquiry, addressing topics such as the justification of scientific models, the role of symmetry in probability, and the ethical dimensions of environmental policymaking. His recent projects explore the precautionary principle through lexicographic utility frameworks and the application of decision theory to climate change dilemmas. Teaching and Academic Contributions: Bartha has taught courses on logic, decision theory, and the philosophy of science at UBC. His teaching materials, such as those on interpretations of probability, reflect his commitment to bridging formal and applied philosophy. He has presented widely, including at institutions like Monash University and the California Institute of Technology. Publications and Impact: His scholarship is characterized by rigorous analysis of foundational issues in logic and ethics. Key contributions include critiques of infinite utility in Pascal’s Wager, explorations of analogical reasoning in scientific contexts, and frameworks for evaluating precautionary measures in environmental policy.
Andrea Boggio serves as Professor of Legal Studies in Bryant University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History and Social Sciences, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in business law, health law, and international law. He is currently on sabbatical for 2025-26 as Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar in Public International Law at Sweden's Lund University, fostering US-Sweden human rights research collaboration. His academic credentials include: JSD, Stanford Law School JSM, Stanford Law School LLD, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy Professor Boggio's research pioneers the human right to science framework, examining legal-ethical dimensions of biosciences through lenses of science diplomacy, innovation policy, and global health governance. His seminal 2024 Oxford University Press book The Human Right to Science: History, Development and Normative Content establishes foundational principles for applying human rights law to emerging technologies. Current work investigates gene editing regulation, biobank governance, and scientific freedom during global health emergencies, emphasizing transnational policy coherence and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a critical trajectory connecting international human rights instruments with contemporary scientific challenges, particularly in biotechnology regulation where he advocates for human rights-based approaches over purely ethical frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on operationalizing the right to science through indicator development and model legislation. Key recognitions include: Santander Faculty Research Collaboration Award (2017) Fulbright-Lund University Distinguished Scholar (2025-26) Multiple MERIT Awards (2009-2015) Summer Research Stipends (2013-2015) As Associate Editor of Human Reproduction (European Society of Human Reproduction publication) and Journal of Legal Studies Education , he shapes scholarly discourse while serving on the Massachusetts Science & Technology Policy Fellowship Advisory Board, College Board's CLEP Business Law Committee, and as GESDA Foundation consultant. A New York Bar member, he maintains active legal practice alongside academia. His Faculty Fellowship at Bryant's Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences drives interdisciplinary integration of legal perspectives into health sciences research, particularly through science diplomacy initiatives examining how human rights frameworks can guide international scientific collaboration during geopolitical tensions.
Dr. Roberto Fumagalli is a Senior Lecturer in Political Economy and Philosophy at King’s College London, where he also serves as Senior Tutor for the Department of Political Economy. He holds a Research Associate position at the London School of Economics (LSE) and is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Ethics Lab. His academic journey includes a PhD in Philosophy from LSE (2011), with a focus on neuroeconomics, and prior roles as Junior Professor at the University of Bayreuth and Lecturer at King’s College London since 2017. His interdisciplinary research bridges philosophy, economics, and decision sciences, with specialties in philosophy of economics, moral/political philosophy, and bioethics. He has published in top journals like Philosophical Studies and Economics and Philosophy , and received teaching awards including the 2017 Teaching Excellence Prize (Bayreuth) and multiple nominations for King’s Education Awards. His recent work addresses topics like precautionary policies, welfare economics, and public health ethics. He directed King’s PPE Program (2018–2020) and MA Public Policy Program (2021–2023), emphasizing interdisciplinary education and international student recruitment. Current research projects are funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the John Templeton Foundation, exploring themes such as market economies and environmental ideals.
Martin Peterson is the Sue and Harry Bovay Professor of History and Ethics of Professional Engineering at Texas A&M University's Department of Philosophy. He previously taught at Eindhoven University of Technology and served as a Research Fellow at Cambridge University. He earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2003). His work integrates normative ethics, decision theory, and the ethics of technology, focusing on principles like the precautionary and sustainability principles in technological contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2003) Research Interests: Peterson emphasizes ethical challenges in engineering and technology, exploring how moral principles can be systematically applied. His normative ethics work includes defending gradualism—the idea that moral rightness exists on a spectrum—and consequentialist frameworks. In decision theory, he examines rational choice under uncertainty and the implications of value theory for technological decisions. He also critiques simplistic ethical binaries in fields like nuclear power and abortion debates. Advising & Grants: Though no formal advisees are listed, his teaching contributions include co-authoring Ethics for Engineers and developing pedagogical modules on diversity and equity in engineering education. His grants likely fund interdisciplinary research on ethics and technology, but specific grants are not mentioned in the text. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the text. His research is theoretical and book-focused, suggesting collaboration with academic networks rather than formal lab structures.
Ellen Vos is a Full Professor and Key Domain Chair in European Law at the Faculty of Law, Maastricht University. She is affiliated with the Maastricht Centre for European Law (MCEL) and Studio Europa Maastricht, where she leads research on integration, differentiation, and flexibility in EU law and policy. Her work critically examines EU executive rulemaking, comitology, regulatory governance, and the interface between law and science in EU decision-making. Her research interests span a broad range of EU legal topics, with a strong focus on regulatory governance , differentiation and flexibility in EU law , comitology , judicial review of science-based measures , and EU constitutional architecture . She explores how EU institutions manage regulatory complexity, ensure democratic accountability, and respond to scientific uncertainty, particularly in areas like food safety and environmental policy. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the constitutional and procedural foundations of EU executive power , especially through the evolution of comitology and delegated acts. Her work increasingly focuses on transparency, independence, and democratic legitimacy in EU agencies such as EFSA, and the role of courts in reviewing scientific expertise. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects legal doctrine with governance theory, risk regulation, and policy analysis. Ellen Vos has been actively involved in organizing academic events, including the 28th Ius Commune Conference in 2024, and has contributed to PhD supervision and assessment committees. She has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Guido Bellenghi and others in the field of EU law. She has participated in numerous academic activities, including organizing workshops on responsible innovation and presenting on independence policies at EU agencies. Her work bridges academic scholarship with real-world policy challenges in the European Union.
Dr. Diego Silva is a Senior Lecturer in Bioethics at Sydney Health Ethics and the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. His work bridges public health ethics, political theory, and infectious disease management, with a focus on tuberculosis, antimicrobial resistance, and pandemic preparedness. He combines qualitative methods with conceptual analysis to address ethical challenges in health security. Education: BA & MA in Philosophy (University of Toronto), PhD in Public Health (University of Toronto) Research Interests Public Health Ethics Infectious Diseases Health Security Complexity and Systems Thinking Microbiome Research Recent Article Trends 2024 SSH Consortium grant on immuno-engineering infrastructure 2024-2026 CIHR-funded TB genomics project 2024 ZiF grant on territoriality ethics Peer-reviewed publications in journals like BMJ Global Health, Monash Bioethics Review, and PloS One Scientific Awards Mark S. Ehrenreich Prize (2016) Supervision Accepts higher-degree research students in Public Health Ethics, Global Health Ethics, and Health Policy Associations International Association of Bioethics International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Dr. Silva teaches BETH5101 - Moral Theory and BETH5104 - Bioethics, Law, and Policy, while maintaining active collaborations with the World Health Organization and Public Health Agency of Canada.
Rebecca M. Bratspies is a Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law , focusing on environmental law, international law, and regulatory governance. Her work bridges the gap between human rights and environmental protection, with a strong emphasis on climate justice and sustainable urban development. Environmental Law Human Rights Climate Change Biotechnology Regulation Disaster Recovery Her recent articles address pressing issues such as climate equity, renewable energy transitions, and environmental justice, particularly in New York City. She explores the intersection of law, governance, and societal well-being, often analyzing case studies like the Trail Smelter Arbitration and the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. Bratspies has authored 75 scholarly papers, with a focus on environmental governance, regulatory trust, and the role of law in addressing the climate crisis. Her work has been cited 34 times, indicating significant academic influence. She is also involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in the areas of climate policy, energy justice, and disaster management. Her teaching and research emphasize the need to decolonize legal frameworks and promote equity in environmental decision-making.
Prof. Dr. jur. Angelika Emmerich-Fritsche serves as an Associate Professor of Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) since November 27, 2013, with additional teaching responsibilities at the University of Bamberg through the Coordination Office for Legal Sciences. Her academic appointment places her within the Faculty of Law, specifically in the Department of Public Law, where she teaches Public and Constitutional Law, International Business Law, International Law, Public Law with a European Reference, European Law, and German and European Constitutional Law. Dr. Emmerich-Fritsche's educational foundation includes law studies at the Universities of Passau (with specialized French language training), Geneva, and Erlangen (1981-1986). She earned her doctorate from the University of Bayreuth in 1998 and completed both German State Examinations (1987 and 1990), including legal traineeship with an internship at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in Brussels. Her academic progression shows steady advancement from research assistant (1990-2002) to senior assistant (2002-2006), culminating in her habilitation at FAU's Faculty of Law in 2006. Her scholarly interests focus on the transformation of legal frameworks in globalization, examining constitutional law, European integration, international economic law, and human rights through a philosophical lens. Her research trajectory consistently explores the evolution from traditional international law toward what she terms 'world law,' addressing critical contemporary issues including national constitutional identity in European context, human rights application to transnational entities, water privatization, and environmental regulation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sophisticated integration of theoretical legal philosophy with practical applications across constitutional, European, and international law domains. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with global governance challenges, particularly evident in her later publications addressing terrorist financing, democratic rights, and environmental law through a world law perspective. Dr. Emmerich-Fritsche maintains an active dual career as both an academic legal scholar and practicing attorney, having been admitted to the Nuremberg Bar Association in 2007 and becoming a partner at Dr. Maeder & Partner law firm in Fürth. Her professional activities extend to international academic collaborations, including guest lectureships at Immanuel Kant University Kaliningrad and participation in an EU Tempus project with teaching in Minsk, Belarus, reflecting her commitment to transnational legal discourse.
Lars J. Olson is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park , within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources . His research and teaching focus on the intersection of economics and environmental policy, particularly in the areas of natural resource management, invasive species economics, and uncertainty in environmental decision-making. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (1988), Cornell University M.A. in Economics (1985), Cornell University B.A. in Mathematics and Economics (1981), Eckerd College Research Interests: Professor Olson’s research spans several critical areas of environmental and resource economics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how economic policies can mitigate the risks of invasive species, particularly through trade regulation and phytosanitary standards. His work also delves into the economics of uncertainty, exploring how precautionary principles and dynamic modeling can inform environmental policy. Additionally, he examines the long-term impacts of resource depletion and technological substitution under uncertainty. Publications Overview: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on applied and theoretical environmental economics. Topics include the design of precautionary buffers in environmental policy, the role of tariffs in managing invasive pest risks, and the effectiveness of international phytosanitary standards. These works often combine empirical analysis with theoretical modeling to provide actionable insights for policymakers. Editorial and Review Service: Associate Editor, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (1996–1999) Editorial Council, Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (1994–1995, 2001–2004) Referee for over 20 leading journals including American Economic Review , Econometrica , and Journal of Public Economics Grant Reviewing: Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) National Sea Grant College Program USDA Economic Research Service UC Water Resources Center And others Labs and Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, Professor Olson is deeply embedded in the academic and policy community through his editorial roles, grant reviewing, and collaborative research across institutions and disciplines.
