John Stinneford is a Professor of Law and Edward Rood Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of Florida's Levin College of Law. He serves as Senior Fellow and inaugural Director of the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, focused on promoting civic education and intellectual diversity. His expertise spans Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Sentencing, and Legal Ethics. Education: J.D. from Harvard Law School, M.A. from Harvard University, B.A. from University of Virginia His research emphasizes Eighth Amendment analysis, punishment philosophy, and judicial interpretation. Notable contributions include work on solitary confinement, experimental punishments, and juvenile sentencing. His scholarship has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and honored by the Stanford-Yale Junior Faculty Forum and AALS Criminal Justice Section. Teaching responsibilities include Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, and White Collar Crime courses. He previously served as a Visiting Scholar at Georgetown Law Center's Center for the Constitution and held roles as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and clerk for U.S. District Court Judge James Moran.
Katerina Hadjimatheou is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Essex's Department of Sociology and Criminology. As Director of the Centre for Criminology, she specializes in applied ethics and technology in policing contexts. Her research examines digital policing technologies, surveillance ethics, domestic abuse interventions, criminal record disclosures, and human trafficking. Her work investigates ethical dimensions of predictive policing, AI in law enforcement, facial recognition, and digital surveillance systems. Current projects include studies on Stalking Protection Orders and machine learning analysis of domestic abuse perpetrator patterns. Publications show consistent focus on normative frameworks for policing technologies and victim empowerment strategies. Recent articles explore algorithmic profiling of offenders, unintended consequences of anti-slavery legislation, and democratic implications of commercial data systems in policing. She chairs Essex Police's Data Ethics Committee and serves on MET Police's Research Ethics Committee. Her research has been funded by Home Office, ESRC, and British Academy. Current PhD students investigate domestic abuse approaches, stalking prevention, and restorative justice models.
Jack Andrews is a Wellcome Early-Career Fellow and Stevenson Junior Research Fellow in Medical Sciences (Psychology) at University College, University of Oxford. He also holds an affiliated Research Fellow position at the Matilda Centre for Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney. His academic journey includes completing Psychological & Behavioural Sciences at Cambridge and a PhD at the UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, followed by postdoctoral work at UNSW and the University of Sydney. Andrews' research focuses on adolescent development through the lens of social networks and mental health. His work examines peer influence effects on adolescent mental health (including social contagion and co-rumination), novel methods for evaluating school-based mental health interventions using social network analysis, and the development of social cognition during adolescence (particularly social working memory). He employs diverse methodologies spanning experimental psychology, computational social sciences, epidemiology, and intervention science. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on adolescent mental health interventions, with particular attention to how social networks influence mental health outcomes. Andrews frequently investigates the complex relationships between emotional problems and substance use in adolescents, while also examining how universal school-based interventions can be improved through trauma-informed approaches and attention to gender and sexuality diversity. Wellcome Early-Career Fellow Stevenson Junior Research Fellowship in Medical Sciences (Psychology) Andrews actively supervises DPhil students interested in mental health, social influence, and social development during adolescence. His research is primarily funded by the Wellcome Trust and University College, Oxford. He collaborates extensively with researchers across institutions, particularly with the Matilda Centre at the University of Sydney and colleagues in Australia. Andrews maintains an active research laboratory focused on adolescent social networks and mental health, utilizing both experimental and observational methods. His team employs social network analysis to understand how adolescents navigate their complex social worlds and how these networks impact mental health outcomes. The lab's work often bridges theoretical psychological concepts with practical applications for mental health interventions.
Antonio Marzal is a Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow's School of Law, joining in 2018. Previously, he held roles at Sorbonne Law School (2015-2018) and practiced as an associate lawyer in Paris (2012-2014). His research focuses on international investment law, EU constitutional law, comparative legal theory, and private international law. Education: LLB and Master's from ESADE Law School (Barcelona, 2007), Master's in Private International Law (Sorbonne, 2008), PhD from Sorbonne (2013). His work has earned multiple accolades, including the Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2022) and the John H. Jackson Prize (2024). Recent publications explore valuation in international economic law, EU spatial boundaries, and legal reasoning in arbitration. He supervises PhD students on topics like ISDS jurisdiction and arbitrator liability. Co-investigator in projects such as 'Exploring European Society' (2023-2025) and 'FOLIE' (2016-2018).
David Lovell is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He previously served as Head of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (2014–2019) and Deputy Director of QUT’s Centre for Data Science (2020–2021). His research focuses on the intersection of humanity, science, and technology, particularly in data science and compositional data analysis (CoDA). Lovell holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Queensland (1994) and a BEng (Honours 1) in Computer Systems (1989). Education Background: BEng(Hons 1)(Computer Systems), University of Queensland (1989) PhD, University of Queensland (1994) PGDipMgmt, Macquarie University Research Interests: David’s work emphasizes ethical and human-centric applications of data-driven decision-making systems. He advocates for CoDA in bioscience to ensure appropriate analysis of relative abundance data. His research spans bioinformatics, healthcare technology, and the societal implications of data science. Publications Overview: Lovell has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal work on proportional analysis in bioinformatics and applications of machine learning in healthcare. Recent trends include studies on Indigenous data literacy, AI in radiology training, and tumor microenvironment analysis. Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his leadership roles and prolific publications highlight his significant contributions to the field. Advising & Grants: As Head of EECS and through interdisciplinary collaborations, Lovell fostered institutional growth. His supervision focuses on large-scale bioinformatics and information retrieval. Labs & Teams: Active in the Centre for Data Science and previously led the Statistical Bioinformatics-Agribusiness Group at CSIRO. Collaborates with organizations like EMBL Australia and Bioplatforms Australia.
Matthew Groves is the Alfred Deakin Professor of Law at Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University. He is a leading scholar in administrative law and public law, with significant contributions to legal scholarship, education, and policy. He is a member of the Australian Academy of Law and has served on key national bodies such as the Commonwealth Administrative Review Council and the Australian Law Reform Commission. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Bachelor of Laws, Monash University Matthew Groves' research focuses on administrative law, human rights, military justice, comparative public law, tribunal systems, and the rule of law. His work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of legal systems, often engaging with real-world governance challenges such as climate change considerations in decision-making, bias in public office, and the impact of automation on government. He is deeply involved in legal reform and institutional design, particularly in the context of administrative tribunals and judicial review. His recent publications reflect a consistent scholarly trajectory in administrative and public law, with a focus on fairness, accountability, and institutional integrity. He frequently publishes in leading journals such as the Melbourne University Law Review , Australian Law Journal , and Australian Journal of Administrative Law , and has co-authored foundational legal texts. His editorial leadership of the Australian Journal of Administrative Law underscores his central role in the field. Scientific Awards and Honors: Member, Australian Academy of Law Matthew Groves actively supervises doctoral candidates in areas aligned with his expertise, including administrative law, data governance, and defamation in digital contexts. He has been involved in significant research projects and has contributed as an expert adviser to law reform initiatives. His leadership in editing major academic books and journals highlights his influence in shaping contemporary legal discourse. He is a key figure in the Deakin Law School’s research and teaching mission, contributing to both postgraduate supervision and curriculum development in public law and administrative justice.
Ermioni Xanthopoulou is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Brunel Law School, Brunel University London, within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Her work bridges EU criminal law, migration and asylum law, and human rights, with a focus on mutual trust, proportionality, and rule of law challenges. PhD in Law from King's College London (2017), LLM in European Law (Distinction) from University of Surrey (2011), LLB from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2010). Her research critically examines the EU's Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, particularly how mutual trust between member states evolves in response to human rights violations, prison conditions, and judicial independence issues. She led the Athena Swan Research Award 2022-2023 project on externalizing asylum law and contributed to the European Commission's Horizon 2020 ITFLOWS project on migration flow prediction tools. Recent publications include analyses of the European Arrest Warrant, Dublin System reforms, and Brexit asylum cooperation, with a forthcoming British Academy-funded project on asylum outsourcing policies (2025). Key trends in her publications include the interplay of mutual trust and fundamental rights, the impact of rule of law backsliding on EU cooperation, and the ethical implications of AI in migration policy. Awards highlight her contributions to young academic scholarship and human rights research. 2017 Common Market Law Review Prize for Young Academics Athena Swan Research Award 2022-2023 She supervises PhD research on EU law, asylum, migration, security, and human rights topics. Grants include British Academy funding (2025), Athena Swan Scheme (2022-2023), and Horizon 2020 (2020-2023).
Orlando Scarcello is an Assistant Professor at NOVA School of Law , specializing in European Union Law, Comparative Federalism, and Constitutional Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (2020), an LL.M. from the European University Institute (2017), and a Master’s degree from the University of Pisa (2015). Education: Bachelor’s: Comparative Legal Systems, EU Constitutional Law Master’s: E-Governance Ph.D.: European Law His research examines tensions between supranational legal frameworks and national sovereignty, focusing on judicial protection mechanisms, proportionality principles, and normative hierarchies. His empirical studies analyze how Italian courts navigate dual preliminary rulings under EU law. Recent publications explore constitutional pluralism, federalism, and the interplay between European Court of Justice and Court of Justice of the EU. Awards include the Emile Noël Global Fellowship at NYU School of Law. Scientific Awards: Emile Noël Global Fellow, NYU School of Law
Kent Roach is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and a leading scholar in constitutional law, criminal justice, and counter-terrorism. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Criminal Law Quarterly since 1998 and has held visiting professorships at institutions including the University of New South Wales and National University of Singapore. B.A., University of Toronto (1984) LL.B., University of Toronto (1987) LL.M., Yale Law School (1988) His research focuses on Charter of Rights enforcement, comparative counter-terrorism law, wrongful convictions, and policing reforms. His recent work examines judicial remedies for human rights violations, climate justice, and systemic issues in terrorism prosecutions. Key scientific awards include: Molson Prize (2017) Trudeau Fellowship (2013) Order of Canada (2015) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2002) Walter Owen Book Prize (1997) JW Dafoe Prize (2003) He has advised on major public inquiries including the Goudge Inquiry on forensic pathology and the Air India Commission. His public advocacy spans civil liberties interventions in landmark cases like Gladue and Khawaja. He co-founded the Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions and contributes to policy reforms through expert panels on policing.
Thomas Lewis is Professor at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, teaching Public Law and Human Rights on the LLB while leading the LLM 'Expression Rights' module. He serves as Director of the Centre for Rights & Justice and coordinates the institution's Research Excellence Framework (REF) submissions, having led the 2021 assessment and preparing for the next cycle. His academic foundation includes Jurisprudence and History studies at Jesus College, University of Oxford, followed by legal practice as a solicitor specializing in civil litigation at a major law firm before transitioning to academia. Professor Lewis's research centers on human rights and constitutional law with distinctive expertise in freedom of expression, freedom of religion or belief, and European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence. His current work innovatively examines intersections between human rights, historical memory, and heritage controversies—particularly disputes over public memorials and statues. This scholarship bridges legal doctrine with historical and social analysis, revealing how collective memory shapes contemporary rights debates. His publication trajectory shows consistent evolution from foundational work on religious dress and political advertising toward interdisciplinary explorations of historical memory in human rights contexts. Recent outputs demonstrate growing engagement with decolonization debates, public space regulation, and the procedural dimensions of judicial review within European human rights frameworks. Professor Lewis actively supervises doctoral candidates and dissertations across all Law School programs. His research collaborations include Professor Peter Cumper (University of Leicester) and Professor Javier Garcia Oliva (University of Manchester). Funding sources for his projects comprise: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) US State Department Aspect Foundation Through the Centre for Rights & Justice, he develops impactful public engagement initiatives including the 'Brave New World' role-playing board game—designed to teach human rights principles through experiential learning. His outreach extends to schools, museums, legal practitioners, prison populations, and NGOs, demonstrating commitment to translating academic work into practical societal understanding.
Lauris Rasnačs serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, where he teaches Market, Competition and Business Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Commercial Law. His academic appointment is complemented by significant professional legal practice, reflecting his dual expertise in legal scholarship and courtroom application. Professor Rasnačs specializes in competition law with particular expertise in cartel damages, liquidated damages frameworks, and competition enforcement procedures. His research spans protection of trade secrets, liability of board members, shareholder disputes, unfair competition mechanisms, strict liability applications, and arbitration proceedings. His scholarly work consistently addresses practical challenges within Latvian legal practice while engaging with broader European Union legal frameworks. His recent publications reveal a focused trajectory on competition law jurisprudence, particularly examining how competition violations translate to civil liability. Key themes include causation determination, damages quantification methodologies, and the application of equality principles in competition enforcement. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical courtroom applications, demonstrating how European competition law principles are implemented within Latvian judicial contexts. Sworn attorney since 2007 Founder and partner of Law Firm RASNAČS European and Latvian trademark attorney since 2011 Member of UNIDROIT Governing Council since 2023 Professor Rasnačs' dual professional identity as academic and practicing attorney positions him uniquely to mentor students interested in competition litigation, commercial law, and intellectual property. His extensive publication record demonstrates ongoing engagement with evolving legal challenges in both national and European contexts, particularly regarding the intersection of competition law and civil liability frameworks.
Andras Jakab serves as University Professor of Public Law at Paris Lodron University Salzburg, maintaining an exceptionally active research profile with 329 publications since 2001 and 203 recorded academic activities through 2024. His institutional affiliation is confirmed by his university email address and leadership in recent research projects. Professor Jakab's research centers on Public Law with specialized expertise in Constitutional Law, Rule of Law mechanisms, European Union legal oversight, Copyright Law, and Comparative Constitutional Systems. His scholarly contributions critically examine legitimacy in constitution-making, judicial interpretation across jurisdictions, and methodological challenges for legal scholars operating in autocratizing environments. Analysis of his 2020-2024 publications reveals intensifying focus on rule of law erosion within EU member states, constitutional responses to democratic backsliding, and innovative frameworks for fundamental rights adjudication beyond traditional proportionality analysis. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal scholarship with urgent contemporary challenges to constitutional democracy. Major recognitions include: Principal Investigator grant for "Institutional Reforms in Ageing Societies: Legal and Political Aspects" (2014) Research sponsorship for copyright law studies (2003) He directs significant research initiatives including the recently completed "ZöR 2019: Zeitschrift für öffentliches Recht" project (2019-2023) and maintains high visibility through frequent expert presentations at European institutions on rule of law crises, as evidenced by his October 2024 lecture series addressing EU oversight mechanisms and citizen-level rule of law culture.
Aldo Schiavello is a Full Professor of Philosophy of Law at the University of Palermo, where he currently serves as Director of the Department of Law. With a distinguished academic career spanning over two decades, Professor Schiavello has established himself as a leading scholar in legal philosophy, particularly in the areas of legal positivism, legal interpretation, and constitutional theory. His extensive administrative experience includes serving as Director Vicario of the Department of Law, Society and Sport, and as Rector's delegate to PhD Programs at the University of Palermo. Professor Schiavello's educational background includes a Law Degree from the University of Palermo (1992) with highest honors, an LL.M from the European Academy of Legal Theory in Brussels (1993), and a PhD in Analytical Philosophy and General Theory of Law from the University of Milan (1997). His academic journey began with research positions at the University of Palermo, progressing to Associate Professor in 2005 and Full Professor in 2013. Professor Schiavello's research focuses primarily on legal positivism, legal interpretation and reasoning, neo-constitutionalism, theories of justice, public reason, and legal normativity . His scholarly work critically engages with major legal philosophers including Hart, Dworkin, Raz, and MacCormick, examining the foundations of legal reasoning, the relationship between law and morality, and the theoretical underpinnings of constitutional democracy. His research has evolved to address contemporary challenges to legal systems, particularly in the context of human rights, migration, and pandemic-related constitutional issues. The analysis of Professor Schiavello's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the theoretical foundations of law while increasingly engaging with pressing contemporary issues. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational questions of legal positivism toward more applied concerns regarding constitutionalism in crisis, human rights in practice, and the relationship between legal theory and real-world challenges. A significant thread throughout his work is the examination of legal reasoning and interpretation, particularly how legal systems balance certainty with flexibility in addressing novel challenges. Premio Unesco 2006/Club Unesco di Trapani (December 2, 2006) Professor Schiavello has been actively involved in academic mentoring and research supervision. He has served as coordinator of the PhD Program in "Human Rights: Evolution, Protection and Limits" and has supervised numerous doctoral students, including international collaborations such as the joint PhD program with the University of Valencia. His research has been supported by various funding sources including CNR grants, University of Palermo research projects, and international collaborations. He has organized numerous academic conferences and summer schools, particularly focusing on human rights and legal interpretation. Professor Schiavello plays a significant role in the academic community through his editorial work as co-director of "Diritto & Questioni pubbliche," assistant editor of "Ragion Pratica," and advisory board member of "Ethics & Politics." He has been instrumental in establishing academic collaborations, particularly through the "Global Rule of Law & Constitutional Democracy" Master's program with the University of Genoa and the doctoral methodology program with Albanian University. His leadership in organizing conferences and summer schools has created important platforms for scholarly exchange on human rights, constitutionalism, and legal theory.
Harriet Samuels is a Reader in Law at Westminster Law School, University of Westminster, where she has been teaching since 1999. She holds qualifications including LL.B (Hons), LL.M (Hons) Cantab, PhD, University of Westminster, and is a non-practising Barrister at Law. She is an active member of the Centre for Law Gender Race and Sexuality, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of legal theory and social justice. Samuels completed her undergraduate and postgraduate legal education at Cambridge University (LL.B (Hons), LL.M (Hons)) followed by a PhD at the University of Westminster. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to legal scholarship with a focus on gender, race, and sexuality within legal frameworks. Her research centers on the intersection of Public Law, Human Rights, and Feminist Legal Studies, with particular emphasis on feminist legal activism and methodology across historical and contemporary contexts. Samuels has developed significant expertise in analyzing how gender, race, and sexuality intersect with legal structures, examining issues such as the marriage bar for women teachers, feminist interventions in human rights law, and the role of civil society in human rights enforcement. Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical legal applications. Analysis of her publications reveals a clear trajectory focusing on feminist legal methodology applied to public law and human rights contexts. Her work spans historical analysis of women's legal struggles, contemporary human rights issues, and the intersection of gender with legal structures. Key themes include feminist legal activism, the marriage bar in historical teaching professions, women's asylum issues, violence against women, and the role of civil society in human rights enforcement. Samuels actively supervises doctoral research, with current and completed students working on topics including freedom of expression in higher education, intersectional analysis of women barristers, contract law convergence, and religion in pluralist states. Her supervision reflects her commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal scholars working on critical issues at the intersection of law and social justice. She is actively involved with the Centre for Law Gender Race and Sexuality, where her research contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues about legal frameworks and social justice. Her work connects legal theory with practical advocacy, particularly through examining how feminist legal methodology can transform human rights adjudication and public law interpretation.
Professor Sarah Joseph is a leading academic in Human Rights Law at Griffith University, holding positions in Griffith Law School and the Law Futures Centre since 2020. Previously, she was Professor and Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law at Monash University (2005–2019). Her expertise spans international and domestic human rights, constitutional law, and trade law. Education: PhD (Monash University, 2003), LLM (Cambridge University, 1992), and BA/LLB (University of Sydney, 1989). She has taught globally and conducted consultancies in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Iraq. Research focuses on business and human rights, international covenant interpretation, and media rights. Key areas include the ICCPR, corporate accountability, and pandemic governance. She advises on human rights training for governments and NGOs. Funded projects include DFAT human rights training (2022–2025) and Queensland human rights surveys. Advises doctoral research on topics like modern slavery in supply chains and asylum seeker protections. Labs/Teams: Law Futures Centre (Griffith) and former leadership at the Castan Centre (Monash).
