جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emma McGinnisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Work
• Criminal Justice System
• Qualitative Research
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Emma McGinnis is a Lecturer at Ulster University 's School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences , within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences . Her work focuses on: Criminal justice system impacts Desistance theories and probation practices Lived experience integration in social work Social justice research ethics Child welfare policy Participatory research methods Research Trends : McGinnis specializes in narrative reviews and qualitative analysis of justice-involved families, with recent 2025-2022 publications examining parental experiences, probation officer perspectives, and ethical collaboration frameworks. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and justice. Scientific Awards : Times Higher Education Award Finalist (2017) for outreach contributions Academic Engagement : Active peer-reviewer for Probation Journal (2023-2024) and Adoption & Fostering Journal (2021). Organized 2020-2021 webinar series on inequalities, and contributed to educational resources like the 2018 Young People As Educators DVD. Research Leadership : Currently leads the Peer Parent Advocacy Pilot Proposal (2025) and collaborates on projects quantifying children's social work instability costs (2025-2026), with prior research involving technology-assisted child sexual abuse reporting (2025) and youth educator initiatives (2016).

Nicole Renehanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Domestic Abuse
• Criminology
• Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice
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Dr. Nicole Renehan is an Assistant Professor in Criminology at the Department of Sociology, Durham University. Her research focuses on domestic abuse perpetrator interventions, neurodivergence in criminal justice, and practitioner well-being. She teaches modules on violence and abuse at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. PhD in Criminology (ESRC and President’s Doctoral Scholar Award), University of Manchester (2020) Postdoctoral Research (ESRC-funded), Durham University (2021-2022) Nicole’s research explores how domestic abuse interventions can better address neurodiverse populations (autistic/ADHD men), victim-survivor safety, and practitioner challenges. Her recent work includes international studies on neurodivergent-responsive programmes and co-developing practitioner guides for inclusive interventions. Her publications highlight trends in domestic violence policy, neurodivergent inclusion, and the intersection of criminal justice with mental health. She emphasizes individualized approaches over standardized cognitive-behavioral models. ESRC and President’s Doctoral Scholar Award ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship VAMHN Early Career Researcher grant (2021) Nicole supervises postgraduate research students like Fernanda Chacon-Onetto and collaborates with networks such as the Neurodivergence in Domestic Abuse Practice network and the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network . She is affiliated with Durham University’s Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA) and Centre for Neurodiversity and Development.

Eda Erdemمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Property Law
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Eda Erdem serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law at Beykent University's Faculty of Law. Her academic profile demonstrates specialized expertise across multiple civil law domains with particular focus on family and property law systems. Her research interests prominently feature: Civil Law frameworks governing marital unity and inheritance Constitutional property rights protections against state interference Condominium ownership regulations and governance structures European human rights law applications in domestic property disputes Analysis of her publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with Turkish Civil Code interpretations, property rights jurisprudence, and European Court of Human Rights precedents. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in translating international legal standards to local contexts while addressing practical implementation challenges in Turkish civil law. Erdem maintains active teaching responsibilities across foundational civil law courses including Introduction to Civil Law, Inheritance Law, Property Law, and Family Law, demonstrating comprehensive curriculum coverage within her specialty areas.

Tim Holmesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Crimes based on deception
• Victimisation in rural communities
• Public attitudes towards prison construction
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Dr Tim Holmes serves as a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Director of Student Engagement at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences. With academic credentials entirely from Bangor University, including a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice, an MA in Comparative Criminology, and a 2010 PhD on identity theft and fraud, he has established himself as a specialist in deception-based crimes and rural victimization. His research portfolio demonstrates significant expertise in crimes based on deception, victimization in rural communities, and public attitudes toward prison construction. Holmes examines how rural communities, particularly farmers, respond to crime threats with ambivalence and resilience, challenging conventional fear-of-crime paradigms. His work on identity fraud and white-collar crime in popular culture reveals how media representations shape public understanding of criminal behavior and justice systems. Analysis of his publications shows consistent focus on the intersection of criminological theory and practical criminal justice applications, with particular attention to surveillance technologies, prison systems, and rural policing challenges. His research frequently engages with contemporary criminal justice issues as evidenced by media commentary on prison construction, terrorist attacks, and bail policy changes. Professional Recognition: Teaching in Higher Education (Senior Fellowship level) from Higher Education Academy (2022) Teaching in Higher Education (Fellowship level) from Higher Education Academy (2014) Bangor Teaching Fellowship (2021) Holmes actively contributes to academic governance as Director of Student Engagement and participates in external advisory roles including the North Wales Police Police Constable Entry Routes Management group (2020-2025) and the College of Policing Higher Education Institution Network. His scholarly service includes editorial work for Sage Open and examination duties for both Bangor and Portsmouth universities. He regularly engages with public discourse through media appearances discussing criminological topics ranging from the Kray twins anniversary to contemporary prison policy issues. Holmes maintains active connections with professional criminal justice institutions while developing teaching strategies for policing degree programs. His work on rural crime victimization has led to practical engagement with farming communities on Anglesey, demonstrating applied research that bridges academic theory and community practice.

• Offender Rehabilitation
• Probation Work
• Youth Justice
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Graham Smyth is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds academic qualifications including an LLB, MA in Economic & Social Studies, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. His career spans 26 years in criminal justice roles, including probation service management, youth offending service leadership, and community safety coordination. He is Programme Leader for the MA in Applied Criminology and supervises a PhD on youth justice. Education: Bachelor of Law (LLB) MA Economic & Social Studies Certificate of Qualification in Social Work Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice Affiliations: Member of the Higher Education Academy Co-founder of Transport for Sick Ugandan Children (TUSC) His research focuses on offender rehabilitation, probation systems, youth justice, restorative justice, and crime prevention. Notable projects include evaluations of probation initiatives, resettlement programs, and the Dordrecht Initiative (a precursor to national PPO programs). He has led studies on offender housing pathways, youth offender demographics, and restorative peer panels. Teaching emphasizes bridging theory and practice through interactive methods, with a focus on criminology placements and practice-oriented MA programs. His work integrates real-world criminal justice experiences into academic frameworks. Outside academia, he contributes to TUSC, a charity supporting sick Ugandan children, and maintains interests in football, cycling, and performance poetry.

• Criminal Court Sentencing
• Sentencing Law Reform
• Young Adults in Criminal Justice
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Dr Jenni Ward is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Middlesex University, within the Faculty of Business and Law and the Department of Law and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on criminal court sentencing, particularly for 18-25-year-old 'young adults,' youth transitions from state care, and therapeutic jurisprudence in drug courts. She has collaborated with institutions like HMP Wandsworth Prison on educational initiatives and evaluated probation services such as the Newham Y2A Hub. Ward holds a PhD in Criminology from Goldsmiths College (2007), specializing in rave culture drug use and dealing. Her teaching includes courses on prisons, comparative criminal justice systems, and urban criminology. Ward's work spans qualitative research and policy analysis, addressing issues like drug markets, prison education, and social justice intersections with criminal justice systems. Her recent articles emphasize youth sentencing reforms and the role of problem-solving courts. Her research also explores care leavers' transitions to independent living and the efficacy of resettlement services like Prisoners Abroad. Ward supervises doctoral students, including David Ellison and Terrance Belfon, focusing on criminal justice system reforms. She has been funded by the UK Ministry of Justice for evaluations of youth transition programs.

Chuck Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Business Communication
• Legal Aspects of Business
• Corporate Governance
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Chuck Collins, J.D., is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Schmidthorst College of Business, Bowling Green State University, where he teaches Effective Business Communication. He holds a J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law (1995), an MBA from Minnesota State University, Mankato (1989), and a B.S. in Business Administration and Criminal Justice from Defiance College (1986). Education: J.D., University of Toledo College of Law, 1995 MBA, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1989 B.S., Defiance College, 1986 Before academia, Collins had a 25+ year legal career as a trial attorney at Eastman & Smith Ltd., arguing cases before the Ohio Supreme Court and influencing U.S. Supreme Court decisions. His practice focused on contract/business litigation, insurance disputes, and probate matters. Earlier, he worked as a Financial Analyst at Electronic Data Systems (EDS), managing government contracts, cost analysis for General Motors, and ensuring compliance with U.S. accounting standards during a Seoul, Korea assignment. He also served as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Defiance County. Grants/Awards: None explicitly listed. Collins brings interdisciplinary expertise from law, business analytics, and international operations to his teaching and academic role.

Irina V Foxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Debtor-Creditor Relations
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Irina V Fox is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Creighton University School of Law. She holds a JD from Louisiana State University Law Center, graduating summa cum laude (second in class) and as a member of the Order of the Coif. Prior to academia, she practiced at Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, representing multinational corporations in antitrust litigation, merger transactions, and bankruptcy cases, including high-profile Silicon Valley trials. She clerked for Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Teaching Interests: Business Associations, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Secured Transactions Research Focus: Debtor-creditor relations, Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, fraudulent transfers, penalty clauses in testaments (Louisiana Civil Law), and criminal record expungement under California Penal Code Section 851.8 Her publications address complex bankruptcy law issues, corporate governance, and criminal justice reform. Fox has presented at international academic events, including a guest lecture on Silicon Valley startups at Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Russia. She also participated in San Francisco MCLE panels on law review publishing strategies.

• Probate Law
• Estate Planning
• Personal Injury Law
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Michael Behan is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law at Michigan State University . He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law. His professional practice spans: Probate law and estate planning Personal injury claims Commercial and business litigation Real estate law He has previously taught Probate Practice and Procedure at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and lectured on estate planning for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Kimberly Krasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Criminal Justice Policy
• Community Corrections
• Offender Reentry
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Kimberly Kras is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. She teaches in Criminal Justice and Public Administration programs. Her research focuses on reentry experiences of formerly incarcerated individuals, desistance processes, and evidence-based practices in community corrections. Dr. Kras collaborates with organizations to study employment support and reintegration challenges faced by system-impacted populations, including those convicted of sexual offenses. Education: Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), Master's in Criminal Justice from University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), and B.A. in Psychology from UMKC. Research highlights include analyzing systemic barriers during reentry, community supervision policies, and the role of social support in reducing recidivism. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practice through co-editing Perspectives (APPA journal) and serving as Associate Editor of Victims & Offenders. She actively participates in initiatives like the Global Community Corrections Initiative and the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence. Recent publications emphasize veterans treatment courts, pandemic impacts on corrections, and sex offender management. Dr. Kras volunteers with San Diego Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA), aiding individuals reentering society after long incarceration periods. She also contributes to policy discussions through editorial roles and national affiliations.

Jennifer Wong-Maمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Computer Science Education
• Undergraduate Education Tools
• Wireless and Distributed Embedded Systems
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Jennifer Wong-Ma is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences and the Computer Science Department. She joined UCI in 2018, previously serving as teaching faculty at Stony Brook University. Her roles include Vice Chair of Undergraduate Studies and advisor for organizations like Women in Information and Computer Sciences (WICS). She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA, with prior research focused on wireless systems and hardware IP protection. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of California, Los Angeles, 2006 Research & Teaching Interests: Development of learning and teaching tools for CS education Alternative assessment strategies and pedagogical innovation CS education equity and retention initiatives Integration of theater techniques in classroom engagement Key Contributions: Co-founded the Coffee Meets Teaching program to foster faculty collaboration Member of UCI’s inaugural Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence (FATE) Advocate for women in technology through WIT@UCI and WICS mentorship Awards: CS Department Award for Undergraduate Education (2012) CS Department Award for Major Contributions to Undergraduate Education (2016) Honored at 2023 ICS Awards Celebration Her work emphasizes community-building in education, bridging academia and industry, and leveraging technology to enhance student success. Current projects include optimizing grading infrastructure and predictive modeling for academic retention.

Natalie Bantaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wills and Trusts
• Property Law
• Digital Assets Law
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Natalie Banta serves as the Lynner Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law at Drake University Law School, holding this position since 2017 after prior appointments at Valparaiso University and Stetson University. Admitted to the California Bar (2009), D.C. Bar (2010), and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010), she brings practical experience from Covington & Burling LLP and judicial clerkship with Judge Jay S. Bybee. Her educational credentials include: JD summa cum laude from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School (Brigham Young University Law Review) BS magna cum laude with University Honors from Brigham Young University Professor Banta's research pioneers the intersection of Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Federal Income Tax with digital asset succession . She critically examines electronic will formalities, minors' digital inheritance rights, and post-mortem privacy conflicts, revealing how platform contracts often override statutory inheritance rights. Her work has transformed estate planning discourse by addressing the legal vacuum surrounding digital legacies. Analysis of her publications shows a strategic evolution from foundational digital asset studies (2014-2017) to pandemic-era disruptions (2023) and AI implications (2023). She consistently identifies systemic tensions between user agreements and inheritance rights, with recent work highlighting how funeral industry regulations failed during health crises and how artificial intelligence could reshape estate administration. Her distinguished honors include: Election as Academic Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (2024) Lynner Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professorship As an educator and thought leader, Professor Banta has moderated AALS sessions on inequality in Wills & Trusts pedagogy and presented keynote addresses at Vilnius University (2023) and University of Szczecin (2023). She actively shapes policy through service on the Iowa Probate, Trust and Estate Planning Section Council (2019-present) and Iowa Title Standards Committee, while contributing to national discourse via the Association of American Law Schools Real Property and Trusts Sections (2015-2023).

Luke Busbridgeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tax Law
• Estate Planning
• Inheritance Tax
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Luke Busbridge is a Lecturer in Legal Practice at the SSSHL Department of Law, Policing and Investigation, Teesside University. He holds a PGHCE (2023), is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023), and has advanced degrees including an LLM By Research (Edinburgh, 2023) and MA (Cantab) in Modern & Medieval Languages (2005). His research focuses on inheritance tax, estate planning, and legal case analysis in agricultural partnerships. Education: LLB (Hons), The College of Law (2005-2007) MA (Cantab), University of Cambridge (2001-2005) LLM By Research, University of Edinburgh (2023) PGHCE, Teesside University (2023) Research Interests: Specializes in tax law intersections with estate planning, particularly inheritance tax mitigation strategies, partnership structures in agricultural contexts, and executor accountability. His work bridges legal theory with practical tax compliance challenges. Publications: Recent work analyzes legal cases like Ham v Bell (2020) and Lady Hood v HMRC (2019), exploring how unclear capital allocation in partnerships complicates tax liabilities. Earlier publications address business property relief mechanisms and trust structures. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023) PGHCE (2023) Additional Roles: PhD Student, University of Edinburgh (2021–present) Associate Tutor at University of Surrey and Edinburgh (2022–present) Bass Lay Clerk, Newcastle Cathedral (2019–present)

• Criminal Law
• Transport Crimes
• Conditional Sentencing
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Ralitsa Kostadinova is an Associate Professor of Criminal Law at the Department of Law of New Bulgarian University (NBU), where she has held academic positions since 2001. She earned her Doctorate in Criminal Law from NBU in 2011, defending her dissertation on 'Transport Crimes,' later published as a monograph. Her academic roles include heading the Law Department since October 2024, directing the Master's Program in Law (2004–2013), and serving as editor-in-chief of the NBU Law Journal (2018–2021). She is a member of the International Criminal Law Association and the Bulgarian Association of Criminology. Education: She graduated from the Faculty of Law at Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' in 2000 and completed her habilitation thesis on 'Conditional Sentencing in Bulgarian Criminal Law' (2019). Research Interests: Focused on criminal law, transport crimes, penal policy, legal history, conditional sentencing, and counter-terrorism. Her work addresses topics like judicial sentencing practices, probation systems, and domestic violence legislation. Professional Contributions: Authored over 70 scientific publications, including monographs like 'Transport Crimes' (2012) and 'Conditional Sentencing under Bulgarian Criminal Law' (2019). She has contributed to textbooks such as 'Criminal Law in Schemes and Definitions' and participated in international collaborations with institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Legal History (Germany). Labs/Teams: Active in NBU's Criminal Law Circle (since 2018) and contributed to initiatives like the 'Modern Security and Mutual Recognition of Probation Measures' project. Her work bridges Bulgarian legal frameworks with EU directives, particularly in counter-terrorism and transnational crime.

Jyoti Nandaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Youth Justice
• Criminal Law
• Juvenile Law
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Jyoti Nanda is a Professor at Southwestern Law School, joining in Summer 2024. She holds a B.A. (High Honors) in Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley (1995) and a J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law (2001). A national expert on youth justice, her research focuses on criminal/juvenile law's role in the carceral state, with an emphasis on race, gender, disability, and immigration. She has authored groundbreaking works, including Blind Discretion: Girls of Color in the Delinquency System (2012) and a 2022 paper critiquing juvenile probation systems. Nanda has been recognized with the Justice Jesse W. Carter Faculty Scholarship Award (2022) and named a Salzburg Global Fellow (2023). Her advocacy includes co-founding the Youth Justice Navigator (YJN) app and leading the ABA Youth Justice National Standards project. She previously directed UCLA’s Youth & Justice Clinic and taught at UC Davis, USC, and Paris Nanterré University. Nanda’s work bridges scholarship and practice, aiming to dismantle systemic inequities in legal systems. Education: B.A., UC Berkeley; J.D., Northwestern University Key Roles: ABA Reporter for Youth Justice Standards, Principal Investigator with Vera Institute’s Girls/Gender Non-Conforming Youth Research Project Advocacy: Co-founder of YJN, former Skadden Fellow at NAACP LDF, and legal educator globally.