Dr Borge Bakken is a Researcher affiliated with the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences at The Australian National University. His work focuses on Chinese governance, criminology, and socio-legal systems with particular emphasis on corruption dynamics, criminal justice reforms, and socio-political structures in modern China. He has conducted extensive research on topics including wrongful convictions, rural criminal networks, and institutional corruption mechanisms. Research Interests: Dr Bakken's expertise spans Chinese legal frameworks, socio-political governance, and criminological studies. His work critically examines how social norms intersect with punitive measures in contemporary China, particularly in areas like anti-corruption policies and judicial transparency. Recent studies include analyses of 'criminal villages' and evolving corruption forms within state-owned enterprises. Publications: His 2021 article on corruption in China explores land management and state asset misappropriation. Earlier works address wrongful convictions and the socio-legal challenges in rural crime networks. His research demonstrates a focus on institutional accountability and systemic governance issues. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his collaborative work with co-author Wang, J. (2021) suggests interdisciplinary engagements within ANU's China studies networks.
Danielle T. Cooper is an Associate Professor at the University of New Haven , affiliated with the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences and the Criminal Justice Department . She also serves as the Director of Research for the Tow Youth Justice Institute and Chair of the Criminal Justice Undergraduate Committee . Education Ph.D. in Criminology, Law, & Society, University of Florida, 2015 M.A. in Criminology, Law, & Society, University of Florida, 2011 B.S. in Justice Systems, Truman State University, 2009 Dr. Cooper’s research focuses on youths and young adults , juvenile justice policy reform , sex offender registration policies , and police-community dynamics . Her work emphasizes restorative justice , systemic equity , and prevention strategies for marginalized communities. Recent publications explore diversion programs , economic impacts of sex offender registries , and media narratives in criminal justice . Her awards highlight contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion , as well as leadership development . Scientific Awards 2019 Faculty of the Year Award 2021 MO-KAN-NE TRIO Achiever Alumni Award 2021 Faculty Excellence in DEI 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Vision Faculty Award 2024 RAND Pardee Fellowship She has secured grants for diversionary services and youth-police relations , and her media commentary addresses youth violence , census participation , and social justice .
Marcela Echeverri Muñoz is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Yale University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her scholarship bridges history, anthropology, and political theory, with a focus on Latin America, the Atlantic World, and the Spanish Empire. She is recognized for her interdisciplinary approach to understanding political subjectivities, state formation, and social transformation during the Age of Revolutions. PhD in Latin American and Caribbean History, New York University, 2008 MA in History of the Hispanic World, Fundación MAPFRE-Tavera and CSIC, Madrid, 2006 MA in Social and Political Theory, The New School for Social Research, 2001 BA in Anthropology, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, 1997 Her research centers on the interplay of race, gender, law, and political theory in colonial and 19th-century Latin America. She investigates how enslaved and Indigenous peoples navigated imperial and republican transitions, particularly through royalist affiliations. Her work challenges peripheral narratives of Spanish America in Atlantic slavery studies, positioning the region as a central site of abolitionist and constitutional experimentation. The trends in her recent publications reveal a sustained focus on slavery, abolition, and political transformation in the Spanish American mainland. She analyzes how anti-slavery movements were intertwined with republicanism, citizenship, and state formation, especially in Gran Colombia. Her scholarship spans legal history, Atlantic processes, and transimperial dynamics, often highlighting marginalized voices in revolutionary contexts. She frequently contributes to major reference works and edited volumes on Atlantic revolutions and Latin American independence. Her scientific awards and fellowships reflect her standing in the field: James Alexander Robertson Prize Michael Jiménez Prize Bolton-Johnson Prize Honorable Mention Yale Heyman Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship MacMillan Research Fellow, Yale Mellon Residential Fellow, CUNY NEH Summer Institute Participant, Johns Hopkins Fellowships from John Carter Brown Library, CSIC, Fundación Mapfre, and Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia Echeverri has secured significant research grants from Harvard’s Atlantic History Seminar, CUNY Research Foundation, and Yale. She has co-edited special issues on Gran Colombian history and Spanish American abolition, and led key academic initiatives including the Race and Slavery in the Atlantic World Working Group and the Early Modern Empires Workshop at Yale. Though student advising is not explicitly detailed, her role as a senior scholar implies mentorship of graduate students. She is affiliated with several research networks and has been a visiting scholar at institutions such as Freie Universität Berlin. Her ongoing book project on Gran Colombian slavery underscores her commitment to redefining the hemispheric significance of Latin American abolition. She remains an active contributor to both scholarly and pedagogical conversations in Atlantic and Latin American history.
Elizabeth Bernstein is a Professor of Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Professor of Sociology at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she has been a faculty member since September 2002. Her work bridges sociological theory with feminist analysis, focusing on the intersections of gender, sexuality, and political economy. Bernstein directs significant research initiatives including the Gender Justice and Neoliberal Transformations Working Group, a transnational collaboration among thirteen scholars examining gender justice in contemporary global contexts. She is currently developing a new book project titled "Imagining Immunity: Precarious Bodies and the Governance of Gendered Dis-ease," which explores immunological metaphors in understanding bodily risk and suffering. B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.A., University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley Professor Bernstein's research focuses on the political economy of the body, gender, and sexuality, with particular attention to sexual commerce, sex trafficking, and neoliberal governance. Her work employs ethnographic methods to examine how intimate relations become sites of economic exchange and political regulation. She investigates how concepts of authenticity, freedom, and rights are mobilized in debates about sexual commerce and trafficking. Bernstein's scholarship critically engages with feminist theory, carceral politics, and transnational governance frameworks, challenging conventional approaches to sex work and trafficking that often reinforce punitive systems rather than advancing gender justice. Analysis of Bernstein's scholarly output reveals a consistent trajectory examining the intersections of gender, sexuality, and political economy within neoliberal frameworks. Her work demonstrates increasing attention to transnational governance mechanisms and their impact on intimate relations and bodily autonomy. A notable trend is her critical examination of how anti-trafficking campaigns often employ carceral logic that undermines feminist goals of gender justice. Her scholarship consistently challenges binary frameworks that position sex work solely as exploitation or liberation, instead analyzing the complex economic, political, and social dynamics that shape sexual commerce globally. Bernstein's research has received significant recognition through prestigious awards including: Distinguished Book Award, American Sociological Association, Sociology of Sexualities Section (2020) for "Brokered Subjects" Honorable Mention, Society for the Study of Social Problems Global Division Book Award (2019) Norbert Elias Prize, Norbert Elias Foundation (2009) Distinguished Book Award, American Sociological Association, Sex and Gender Section (2009) Her work has also been supported by major funding organizations including the Institute for Advanced Study, National Science Foundation, Social Science Research Council, AAUW, and Mellon Foundation. As a principal investigator along with Janet Jakobsen for the Gender Justice and Neoliberal Transformations Working Group, Bernstein leads a significant collaborative research initiative sponsored by the Barnard Center for Research on Women. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained support from major research institutions, reflecting the significance of her work in gender studies and sociology. While specific student advisees aren't listed in the available materials, her role as a full professor at Barnard College indicates extensive mentorship of undergraduate and likely graduate students in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Sociology. Bernstein co-leads the Gender Justice and Neoliberal Transformations Working Group, a collaboration among thirteen scholars working transnationally on questions of gender justice. This initiative represents a significant research collective examining how neoliberal policies reshape gender relations globally. Her work with the Barnard Center for Research on Women provides institutional support for this transnational feminist research network, facilitating scholarly exchange and collaborative publication projects that advance critical perspectives on gender, sexuality, and political economy.
Aglaia McClintock is an Associate Professor of Roman and Ancient Law (IUS/18) in the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods at the University of Sannio. Her research examines Roman legal institutions through interdisciplinary lenses including anthropology, gender studies, and symbolic analysis. Research Focus: She specializes in archaic Roman criminal law, gender dynamics in legal systems, the evolution of punitive practices, and cross-cultural juridical symbolism. Her work frequently intersects with: Anthropological interpretations of legal concepts Historical analysis of women's rights and social weapons Ritual aspects of justice administration Comparative Indo-European legal traditions Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2016-2024) demonstrate concentrated scholarship on: 1) deconstruction of archaic penal systems and social control mechanisms, 2) gender-focused reexamination of Roman legal anthropology, and 3) symbolic analysis of justice iconography in classical civilizations. Methodologically, she employs textual analysis, linguistic etymology, and socio-legal contextualization. Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available sources. Academic Service: She has contributed to international conferences on Roman law and authored commemorative works for legal scholars like Francesco Salerno. No information regarding student advising, grants, or laboratory leadership is present.
Dr. Peter H. Ditto is a Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Social Ecology and the Department of Psychological Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University. His research focuses on 'hot cognition'—the interplay of emotion and reason in social, political, moral, medical, and legal judgments. Central themes include motivated reasoning, partisan political bias, and the role of emotion in moral decision-making. His work has explored how political ideology skews judgments, denial in response to medical threats, and how moral principles are selectively applied to justify desired conclusions. Research affiliations include the Hot Cognition Lab at UCI and contributions to platforms like Yourmorals.org for data collection. His interdisciplinary efforts bridge psychology, ethics, and societal issues through studies on topics ranging from end-of-life medical decisions to workplace wellness incentives. He has published extensively in top journals such as Science , Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , and Psychological Science . His articles collectively examine moral psychology, political behavior, and health decision-making, highlighting biases in self-reported happiness, free will perceptions, and punitive motivations. Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed here, but his lab’s research emphasizes practical applications to real-world social problems, such as constructive political dialogue through Civil Politics.
Michael G. Peletz is the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Anthropology at Emory University, where he has served since 2006 and was Department Chair from 2009-2012. His research focuses on social/cultural theory, gender/sexuality, law, and Islam's role in modernity, with fieldwork emphasis on Malaysia and broader Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Anthropology from the University of Michigan (1983). Research Interests: Explores intersections of religion, law, and social justice through historical and ethnographic lenses. Notable themes include Sharia court transformations, neoliberalism's impact on legal systems, and pluralism's cultural dynamics. Recent work examines how Malaysian institutions balance Islamization with globalization. Investigates gender diversity across Asia, particularly transgender ritual roles in Southeast Asian history, and conditions fostering tolerance vs. exclusion of difference. Key Contributions: Authored influential texts on Islamic jurisprudence's role in nation-building, gender pluralism's historical trajectories, and contemporary Sharia adaptations. His 2009 book on gender pluralism earned Choice's Outstanding Academic Title award. Professional Activities: Advised numerous graduate students (currently on hiatus) and conducted fieldwork across Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and other regions. Engages comparative analyses involving Egypt and the Netherlands.
Shakirah Hudani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina, with an affiliation in the Department of African, African American, & Diaspora Studies. She holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from UC Berkeley. Her work centers on African urbanism, post-conflict urban change, and spatial politics in East Africa. Key research focuses include Rwanda's post-genocide urban reconstruction, Nairobi's peripheral development, and Luanda's oil-driven transformations. Her research examines how urban spaces reflect and reshape social dynamics, particularly around memory, identity, and governance. Recent projects analyze commemoration practices in Rwanda, land disputes in Nairobi, and carceral architectures. She critiques master planning processes and explores grassroots urban agency in marginalized communities. Publications span urban studies, critical geography, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on decolonizing urban narratives. Her work bridges academic analysis with practical urban policy debates, emphasizing equity and participatory planning in transitional societies.
Bonnie Effros is Professor and Head of the Department of History at the University of British Columbia since 2022. With a PhD from UCLA and BA from Brandeis, her academic journey spans prestigious roles at University of Liverpool, University of Florida, Binghamton University, and Southern Illinois University. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and recipient of the French Colonial Historical Society’s Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize, she shapes historical discourse through her work on archaeology, gender, and colonial legacies. PhD, History, UCLA (1994) MA, History, UCLA (1990) BA, History, Brandeis University (1987) Her research bridges late antique/early medieval archaeology and 19th-century antiquarianism , focusing on France and its colonial possessions. Recent projects examine Père Camille de la Croix ’s contested Christian archaeology in France and Salomon Reinach ’s assimilation politics. She connects material culture to gender dynamics, Christian conversion debates, and colonial power structures through extensive fieldwork in Vatican archives and French/British collections. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications include: analyzing 19th-century museum-building in Algeria; investigating gender through Merovingian burial practices; and exploring colonial narratives via artifact circulation. Her work often intersects with museum studies , gender archaeology , and historiographical critique . French Colonial Historical Society’s Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize (2019) SSHRC Insight Development Grants (2023-2025, 2025-2027) Royal Historical Society Fellowship University of Florida’s International Educator of the Year (2014) As a graduate supervisor, Effros mentors students in late antique/early medieval European history with colonial contexts, emphasizing Latin proficiency and multilingual research. She co-edits the Brill Series on the Early Middle Ages and Studies in Late Antiquity , while serving on the Medieval Academy of America’s Council. Her pandemic-era work on Liverpool silversmith Joseph Mayer’s collections demonstrates continued engagement with cultural patronage and museum provenance issues.
Andreas Stephan is a Professor of Competition Law and Head of the School of Law at the University of East Anglia. His expertise spans Competition Law, Subsidy Control, and White Collar Crime . He advises the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and contributed to global legislative reforms through research on public attitudes to cartels and criminalization frameworks. He has held visiting roles at Hong Kong University and Melbourne University, and serves on UNCTAD’s Research Partnership Platform. His research focuses on cartel enforcement dynamics, private enforcement mechanisms, and post-Brexit regulatory shifts . Recent work includes analyzing the UK’s subsidy control regime and leading a landmark opt-out collective action against Amazon, successfully securing carriage rights in January 2025. Key activities include panel memberships at ICN, participation in high-profile conferences, and media commentary in major outlets like Financial Times and BBC . His projects include a Korean Government Fellowship (2016–2018) and co-leadership of the Centre for Competition Policy’s Phase 2 (2009–2014). Research trends emphasize legal-economic intersections in competition policy, with recent work addressing corporate compliance failures, post-pandemic market coordination risks, and the evolving role of private enforcement in deterring anti-competitive practices. Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on Korean Government Long-Term Fellowship (2016–2018) Principal investigator for CCP Phase 2 (2009–2014) funded by the ESRC Consultant for national competition authorities and UK Department of Business Labs/Teams: Member of UEA’s Centre for Competition Policy and Competition, Markets and Regulation research group.
Lauren Ouziel is a Professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Federal Criminal Law. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Villanova University School of Law and spent eight years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her research examines institutional dynamics within the criminal justice system, focusing on how interactions between prosecutors, law enforcement, courts, and defense attorneys shape case outcomes, sentencing, and legitimacy. Education: J.D., Columbia Law School (James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) B.A. in History, Harvard University (cum laude) Clerkship for Judge Lewis Kaplan, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Research Interests: Professor Ouziel’s work addresses systemic issues in criminal justice, including federal enforcement strategies, white-collar crime prosecution, and the impact of bureaucratic processes on criminal outcomes. Her scholarship frequently explores how institutional relationships affect perceptions of fairness and legitimacy within the legal system. Publications: Her recent articles analyze topics such as federal corruption prosecutions, felony court procedures, and the role of bureaucracy in criminal justice reform. Her work has appeared in top-tier law journals like the Yale Law Journal and Virginia Law Review. Media Engagement: Ouziel is frequently cited in national and regional media, including the New York Times , Washington Post , and Philadelphia Inquirer , for her insights on criminal justice issues.
Hakeem Jefferson is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Stanford University, affiliated with the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, the Stanford Center for American Democracy, and the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. He earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a BA in Political Science and African American Studies from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on identity’s role in shaping political attitudes, particularly how stigma influences Black Americans' support for punitive policies and reactions to issues like police violence. He co-won the 2020 Best Dissertation Award from the APSA Political Psychology Section for his work on respectability and punishment among Black Americans. His research also examines racial divides in public opinion, including reactions to officer-involved shootings and the limitations of traditional liberal-conservative scales for Black Americans. He has received grants from the Russell Sage Foundation and collaborates with scholars like Lauren Davenport and Koji Takahashi on projects exploring racial categorization, information avoidance, and collective policing. His teaching and public engagement emphasize clarifying racial justice issues for broader audiences, including convening experts post-George Floyd’s murder to address policing in America. Jefferson’s work bridges academia and activism, aiming to contextualize systemic inequities affecting marginalized communities. His current book project, Respectability: Identity, Stigma, and the Politics of Punishment among Black Americans , expands on his dissertation. He remains accessible for academic collaborations, media commentary, and speaking engagements on race, politics, and equity.
Lionel Smith is a Professor of Comparative Law at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law, appointed in 2024. His career includes roles at the University of Alberta (1991-1996), Oxford University (1996-2000), McGill University (2000-2022), and the University of Cambridge (2022-2024). He holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and the Université de Montréal. LL.B. from University of Western Ontario and Université de Montréal LL.M., LL.D. from Cambridge D.Phil., M.A., D.C.L. from Oxford His research focuses on comparative private law, particularly fiduciary obligations, trust law, and unjust enrichment. He emphasizes understanding unselfish behavior through legal frameworks across civil and common law systems. Recent work includes The Law of Loyalty (Oxford UP, 2023) and contributions to Comparative Property Law: Global Perspectives (2017). Publications span 9 journal articles, 2 books, 2 book chapters, and 2 edited volumes. His 2024 Cambridge Law Journal article on 'knowing receipt' explores cross-jurisdictional trust recovery mechanisms, while his 2020 University of Toronto Law Journal paper redefines parenthood through fiduciary principles. Awards: Titular Member of the International Academy of Comparative Law, Member of American/European Law Institutes Leadership: President of World Society of Mixed Jurisdiction Jurists, non-practicing member of Alberta Bar Teaching includes the 'Comparative Law' course at Cambridge and co-authoring leading textbooks like Waters’ Law of Trusts in Canada . His research programs investigate trust law evolution in civil law systems and fiduciary duty foundations.
Marie Gottschalk is the Edmund J. Kahn Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in American politics with a focus on criminal justice, health policy, and the political economy of the U.S. welfare state. Her work examines mass incarceration, punitive policies, and labor-business dynamics in shaping public policy. Education: B.A. in History (Cornell University), M.P.A. (Princeton University), M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science (Yale University). Research Interests: Criminal justice reform and mass incarceration Health policy and universal healthcare Political economy of welfare systems Comparative politics of public policy Her publications analyze systemic issues like life sentences, prison overcrowding, and the economic dimensions of incarceration. Notable works include Caught: The Prison State and the Lockdown of American Politics (2014) and The Prison and the Gallows (2006, winner of the 2007 Ellis W. Hawley Prize). Awards: Recipient of the Ellis W. Hawley Prize for The Prison and the Gallows . Professional Contributions: Served on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Incarceration and was a Fulbright Distinguished Lecturer in Japan. Taught in China and held visiting roles at the Russell Sage Foundation. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations on penal reform and health policy advocacy through academic and policy networks.
Julia Behrman serves as an Associate Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University, where she conducts internationally recognized research on family change in global contexts. Her work examines how family structures interact with major societal forces including educational expansion, environmental change, women's labor force participation, and migration patterns, with particular attention to power dynamics within households and their implications for social inequality. Dr. Behrman earned her PhD from New York University in 2017 following a Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowship at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. Her methodological expertise combines advanced quantitative techniques with comparative demographic analysis across diverse geographical settings. Her research program centers on family sociology, gender studies, and demography, with significant contributions to understanding how events like natural disasters, migration, and policy changes alter family power structures. She investigates whether evolving family forms mitigate or reinforce inequalities both between and within households, addressing critical questions about who holds decision-making authority in families and how crises reshape these dynamics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong methodological emphasis on quantitative analysis of large-scale datasets, with thematic focus on reproductive health preferences, migration impacts, and family size norms across the United States, France, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Her work consistently bridges demographic trends with sociological theory to explain household-level responses to macro-level social changes. Her scholarly excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards: American Sociological Association Section on Education Award American Sociological Association Section on Population Award American Sociological Association Section on Development Award Society for the Study of Social Problems Award Population Association of America Award Sociologist AIDS Network Award Dr. Behrman has secured competitive research funding from the National Science Foundation and South African Medical Research Council to support her investigations into family and demographic change. As an educator, she teaches undergraduate courses including "Gender and Society" and graduate-level courses in "Research Design" and "Regression II," while actively mentoring PhD students through a structured advising process that emphasizes methodological rigor and theoretical innovation.
