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Rachel Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Family Law
• Child Welfare Law
• Religious Rights and Education
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Rachel Taylor is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Exeter College. She holds the role of Associate Dean for Undergraduates. Her expertise lies in family law, constitutional law, and administrative law with a particular focus on child welfare, religious upbringing, privacy rights, and legal philosophy. Taylor has contributed to landmark legal debates regarding parental responsibility, religious education rights, and the intersection of secular values with sacred rights. Education: Details not explicitly stated in provided texts. Key Roles: Associate Professor of Law Associate Dean for Undergraduates Fellow of Exeter College Her research emphasizes children’s rights in legal frameworks, balancing parental autonomy with state intervention, and the implications of religious practices on child welfare. Taylor has published extensively on cases involving privacy in criminal proceedings, medical decision-making for minors, and comparative analyses of relocation law. She is a member of the Family and Medical Law Research Group and teaches modules on administrative law, tort, and constitutional law. Notable publications include contributions to Bromley’s Family Law and comparative studies on British and Canadian legal perspectives. Her work often integrates international law dimensions and policy recommendations for legal reforms. Teaching Responsibilities: Administrative Law Tort Constitutional Law (Senior Status) Family Law Families and the State: Adult Relationships

• Reconstructive Social Work
• Right-Wing Extremism Prevention
• Gender Studies
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Prof. Dr. Michaela Köttig is a Professor for Fundamentals of Conversation, Communication, and Conflict Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Faculty 4: Social Work and Health). She leads the Master of Research and Social Work (M.A.) program and is Spokeswoman of the Competence Centre for Social Intervention Research. Her research focuses on reconstructive social work, dialogical biography work, right-wing extremism prevention, and gender-sensitive approaches in social work. She has held visiting professorships at the University of New South Wales (Australia) and PUCRS (Brazil). Education: PhD in Social Sciences (2003, University of Göttingen) with a dissertation on right-wing extremist girls and young women. Masters in Sociology and Political Science (1995, University of Kassel). Professional career includes roles as Research Assistant at the University of Cologne and Göttingen, and social work experience in youth welfare and migration contexts. Research Interests: Interactions in multicultural settings, qualitative research methods, biographical research, radicalisation dynamics, gender studies, and social work interventions targeting right-wing extremism. She has conducted evaluations of projects like 'Lola für Lulu' and contributed to national and international conferences on radicalisation prevention. Grants & Projects: Evaluated the 'Lola für Lulu' project (2010–2015), co-organized the Hamburg 2001 conference on 'Women in Right-Wing Extremism', and collaborated on biographical research projects in Cuba and Germany. Has been a member of the German Society for Social Work since 2014 and part of the European Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) since 2016. Labs/Teams: Active in the Competence Centre for Social Intervention Research, focusing on methodological and theoretical advancements in intervention research. Leads teaching and research initiatives in Frankfurt UAS, including modules on qualitative research and right-wing extremism prevention.

• Crisis Management
• Counter-Terrorism
• Radicalisation
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Christopher Baker-Beall is a Senior Lecturer in Crisis and Disaster Management at Bournemouth University's Disaster Management Centre, where he serves as Programme Leader for the MSc in Disaster Management. He teaches units including Management of Man-Made Disasters, Foreign Policy Analysis, and Crisis Management. His research examines EU counter-terrorism policies, radicalization processes, and crisis management frameworks, with current projects analyzing pandemic responses for cyber crisis preparedness and counter-terrorism strategy evolution. Core interests include security discourse, border control securitization, and disaster governance. Baker-Beall's publications demonstrate consistent focus on terrorism studies and crisis management, with recent work emphasizing: Empirical analyses of terrorist perpetrator profiles and online radicalization pathways Critical discourse studies of EU security frameworks Policy evaluations of UK counter-terrorism strategies He has supervised 7 PhD students to completion including Dr. Katerina Krulisova (sexual violence discourse) and Dr. Gareth Mott (cyberterrorism securitization), and currently mentors 3 doctoral candidates researching disaster risk reduction and public policy. As co-convenor of the BISA Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group (2011-2015), he helped shape interdisciplinary security discourse. His grant involvement includes the AFTERCAB project (GCRF, 2020) examining crisis response systems.

d'Haenens Leenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Literacy
• Political Communication
• Digital Youth Engagement
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Leen d'Haenens is a Professor of Communication Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences. She has held leadership roles including Vice-Dean (2011-2018), Director of Studies (2007-2011), and Jean Monnet Chair (2000-2007). She specializes in media literacy, digital youth engagement, and media policy, with a focus on post-truth politics, migration, and online resilience. Education: MA in Romance Languages (UGent), MSc in Press & Communication (UGent), MSc in Information Studies (University of Toronto), PhD in Political & Social Sciences (UGent). Research interests include: Political communication in digital age EU media policy integration Children's digital well-being Risk mitigation strategies Minority media experiences Key contributions include: Co-founded EU KIDS Online network Advised EU Commission on media literacy strategies Authored/co-authored 191 peer-reviewed articles Edited 18 books including 2023's Islamophobia as Radicalisation Awards include ERC Consolidator Grant Panel Chair (2021-present) and Jean Monnet Chair (2000-2007). She serves on editorial boards for top journals like Communications and New Media & Society.

Andrew Silkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Terrorism Studies
• Criminology
• Counterterrorism Strategies
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Professor Andrew Silke holds a Chair in Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London. His expertise spans terrorism, conflict, and counterterrorism strategies. He has collaborated with numerous international organizations, including the UN, NATO, and the FBI. Silke's research focuses on radicalisation, de-radicalisation, counterterrorism policies, and the intersection of climate change with terrorism. He is the author of influential works like The Routledge Handbook of Terrorism and Counterterrorism (2018) and A Research Agenda for Terrorism Studies (2023). Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at Cranfield University and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Journal of Criminal Psychology and Perspectives on Terrorism . His teaching includes modules on the psychology of terrorism and counterterrorism strategies. Silke advises governments and agencies globally on security and extremism issues, emphasizing evidence-based approaches. His recent work explores conflicts where terrorists succeeded and how governments could have responded differently, as detailed in his upcoming monograph The Triumph of Terror . Research interests include prison radicalisation, terrorist risk assessment, and the effectiveness of counterterrorism measures. Silke’s external roles include Senior Research Fellow at RAND Europe and participation in expert groups like the European Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. Key collaborations involve universities, think tanks, and government bodies worldwide. He frequently presents at international conferences and workshops on topics such as climate change and terrorism, prison management of extremists, and disengagement programs. Silke’s publications reflect a blend of empirical research, policy analysis, and historical case studies, offering actionable insights for academics and practitioners alike.

Julian Junkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Extremism Research
• Radicalization Prevention
• Counter-Violent Extremism (CVE)
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Prof. Dr. Julian Junk is Professor for Extremism Research and Resilience to Extremism at the Hesse State University of Applied Sciences for Public Management and Security (HöMS), where he also heads the Research Center for Resilience to Extremism. He concurrently serves as Head of the Research Group on Radicalization, Terrorism, and Extremism Prevention at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), a leading Leibniz Institute. He has held academic and research positions at Leipzig University, Potsdam University, Goethe University Frankfurt, and Freie Universität Berlin, and has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University, University of Hamburg, and WZB Berlin. Master of Public Administration and Management, University of Konstanz, Lund, and IEP Aix-en-Provence (2006–2010) Julian Junk’s research centers on radicalization, extremism, and security policy, with a strong focus on evaluation methodologies in prevention programs (P/CVE). His work explores the dynamics of digital radicalization, the role of civil society in deradicalization, and the ethical challenges of researching extremist content online. He contributes significantly to the conceptualization of radicalization as a multidimensional process, advocating for inclusive and evidence-based policy interventions. His recent publications analyze trends in online extremism, evaluation frameworks in multi-agency prevention settings, and transnational security risks such as political polarization and right-wing terrorism. He has co-edited influential volumes on security studies, UN peacekeeping, and radicalization, and regularly contributes to the annual Friedensgutachten (Peace Report) on transnational security risks. Contributor, Friedensgutachten (Peace Report) on Transnational Security Risks (2018–2025) Member, Federal Task Force on Islamism Prevention Julian Junk leads the PrEval research network, focusing on evaluation in extremism prevention, and has directed major research projects such as RADIS, VORTEX, and KURI. He collaborates extensively with governmental and civil society actors to transfer academic insights into practice. His work emphasizes the importance of ethical research, democratic resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing contemporary security challenges. He has advised and collaborated with institutions including the European Commission (Radicalisation Awareness Network), German Federal Government, and various Leibniz associations. His editorial roles include co-editing special issues and books on security studies and radicalization.

Francesca Melhuishمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nostalgia
• Politics of emotions
• Gothic representations of race & gender
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Francesca Melhuish is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the School of Politics and International Relations and the Department of Politics and International Relations. Her research explores nostalgia, the politics of emotions, and gothic representations of race and gender in political contexts. Research Interests: Nostalgia as a political emotion Visual politics and national identity Gothic imagery in gender/race narratives Colonial legacies in contemporary policy Her recent work examines nostalgic rhetoric in Brexit discourse, EU radicalisation policies, and the intersection of gothic aesthetics with political narratives. She previously held postdoctoral positions at the Universities of Birmingham, Durham, Nottingham, and Warwick, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on Politics, History, and Law. Supervision: Currently supervising PhD student Desiree Atieno Acholla in History

Antonella Acinapuraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social Movements
• Contentious Politics
• Political Violence
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Antonella Acinapura is a Sasakawa Peace Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), affiliated with the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College. She specializes in the interplay between political violence and collective mobilization, with a focus on armed groups, social movements, and resistance dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa. Ph.D. in Politics and International Relations, Queen’s University Belfast MA in Languages, Law, Economics and Institutions of Asia and North Africa, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice BA in Oriental Studies, Sapienza University of Rome Her research explores how collective identities, emotions, and symbolic meanings influence shifts between violent and nonviolent strategies in conflicts, particularly within the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine during the Second Intifada. She also investigates the 'aesthetics of protest' in armed resistance contexts, including protest songs, slogans, and visual imagery. Recent publications highlight her focus on framing tactics in militant groups, the evolution of Islamist dissent, and the socio-political dynamics of Palestinian resistance movements. Her work intersects with disciplines such as Political Science, Sociology, and Middle East Studies, emphasizing the complexities of contentious politics in conflict zones.

Cathal McManusمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conflict Transformation
• Nationalism and Identity Politics
• Political Extremism
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Cathal McManus is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work and the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. He joined the university in 2006 and focuses on historical and political sociology. His research centers on conflict transformation, nationalism, identity politics, and processes of 'Othering' in sectarian contexts. McManus explores how historical narratives and contemporary grievances perpetuate communal divisions, particularly in Northern Ireland. His research interests include political extremism, populist politics, and the intersection of religion and politics. He has published extensively on Northern Ireland's conflict legacy, including analyses of the Orange Order's role in sustaining Protestant identity and studies on peacebuilding strategies in post-conflict societies. McManus is open to supervising PhD students in conflict studies, nationalism, and othering processes. McManus actively engages in academic activities, including organizing conferences (e.g., AHSS International Summer School 2024) and delivering lectures on topics like grassroots peacebuilding and political stability. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied conflict resolution, emphasizing the societal impacts of identity formation and polarization.

• Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
• Radicalisation Prevention and Intervention
• Psychological First Aid and Trauma Support
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Jeffrey DeMarco is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Middlesex University within the Faculty of Science and Technology. As a chartered forensic psychologist and senior policy professional, he bridges academic research with high-impact operational work for entities including the European Commission and UNICEF across global contexts from conflict zones to digital safety initiatives. His research centers on three critical domains: online harms (particularly child sexual abuse exploitation), radicalisation prevention/intervention, and psychological first aid/trauma support systems. This manifests in projects investigating digital safety for youth in MENA/eastern Africa, well-being 'hubs' for conflict-affected families, and psychopathology assessments of adolescent victims/offenders. His work consistently examines the psychology-technology interface through both policy development and empirical research. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on content moderator mental health, with 8 of 15 recent articles addressing coping strategies, secondary trauma, and well-being frameworks. This cluster demonstrates rigorous methodological diversity (qualitative, cross-sectional, VR interventions) while maintaining thematic coherence around digital labor risks and protective systems for 'digital key workers'. He currently supervises PhD candidate Zoe Davenport (enrolled January 2024) and leads the 'Invisible risks: Combating secondary trauma to safeguard children' project, which extends his research into trauma mitigation within child protection systems. His teaching includes the advanced module PSY4223 Trauma Impacts and Interventions, directly integrating his operational expertise into academic curriculum.

Daisy D’Silva Toscanoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Interprofessional Practice
• Domestic Violence
• Honour-Based Killing
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Daisy D’Silva Toscano is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the PGDip Step Up to Social Work at Buckinghamshire New University. She brings extensive experience in social work practice and management, including roles as a Programme Manager in India and Social Work Team Manager in the UK. Her work focuses on child protection, disabilities, and placements for social work students. Education: Master’s in Social Work, University of Mumbai (India) Research Interests: Her key areas include interprofessional practice, domestic violence, honour-based killings, and violent youth radicalisation. She leads initiatives to integrate People with Lived Experience into social work curricula. Projects & Collaborations: She contributed to an EU-wide research project on violent youth radicalisation with seven European countries and evaluated the North East Social Work Alliance, a major UK social work teaching partnership. Achievements: Fellow of the HEA Completed a landmark research project on Violent Youth Radicalisation Teaching & Advocacy: Daisy emphasizes student development through academic and placement experiences, ensuring they become effective social workers. She is registered with Social Work England and advocates for practical skill integration.

Clarke Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Interventions/Rehabilitation
• Prison Radicalisation
• Correctional Reform
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Clarke Jones is a Visiting Fellow at the School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University (ANU), and founder of the Reshape Justice Group. His expertise spans interventions/rehabilitation, prison radicalisation, correctional reform, and prison gangs. He holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales (2010), awarded through the Chief of the Australian Defence Force Fellowship. Dr. Jones has advised Philippine correctional agencies (BuCor, BJMP) for 18+ years, focusing on high-risk offender management and prison gang dynamics. He has delivered over 60 workshops for these agencies and collaborated with UNDP/UNODC as a senior consultant. Prior to academia, he spent 15+ years in Australian national security roles across police, military, and intelligence sectors. Education: PhD, University of New South Wales (2010) Key Research Areas: Philippines correctional system reform Violent extremist offenders Prison gang structures/management His work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for rehabilitation and radicalisation prevention in carceral settings. Recent efforts focus on Southeast Asian correctional policy development. Awards: Chief of the Australian Defence Force Fellow (2002) Consultancy/Grants: Extensive UNDP/UNODC collaborations, Philippine government advisory roles, and over 60 capacity-building engagements for correctional agencies.

Tim Priceمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Screenwriting
• Theatre Drama
• Television Writing
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Tim Price is a screenwriter and playwright affiliated with the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writing since 2015, where he teaches on the Screenwriting MA program. His work spans television, theatre, and film, focusing on politically charged narratives and innovative storytelling formats. Notable credits include The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning (James Tait Black Award winner), Protest Song (starring Rhys Ifans), and Candylion, the Insatiable Inflatable , a fusion of theatre and live music. He has contributed to major TV series such as Eastenders , Casualty , and Sky's The Smoke . His awards include the James Tait Black Award, Olivier Award nominations, and international festival recognitions. Price’s work often explores themes of technology’s societal impact, political dissent, and cultural identity.

Charlotte Heath-Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Counter-Radicalisation Policies
• Terrorism Memorials and Collective Memory
• UK Counter-Terrorism Strategy (Prevent)
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Charlotte Heath-Kelly is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, leading the ERC-funded 'Neoliberal Terror' project examining counter-radicalisation practices in Europe. Her work bridges security studies, criminology, and political theory, with a focus on counter-terrorism policies, memory studies, and the intersection of social welfare with national security. Education: PhD in International Politics (Aberystwyth, 2012); MSc Political Theory (Cardiff, 2008); BA Politics and Philosophy (Cardiff, 2005). Research Highlights: Principal Investigator on the ERC-funded 'Neoliberal Terror' project (€1.5M, 2020–2025). Leading studies on UK Prevent Strategy implementation in healthcare and education sectors. Author of Death and Security: Memory and Mortality at the Bombsite (2016) and co-author of The Politics of Preventing Violent Extremism (2025). Awards: Shortlisted for the Susan Strange Book Prize (2014) for Politics of Violence . Grants and Projects: ESRC Future Research Leaders Award (£135,486, 2016–2019). Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (£82,560, 2015). Lab/Team: Leads the 'Neoliberal Terror' research team at Warwick, exploring CVE policy diffusion and healthcare-sector counterterrorism surveillance.

• Counter-Terrorism
• Violent Extremism
• Radicalization Interventions
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Dr. James Lewis is a Research Fellow at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews. His work focuses on counter-radicalization strategies, trauma's role in violent extremism, and systematic review methodologies. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research on youth radicalization interventions, counter-terrorism policy impacts, and online extremism dynamics. Research emphasizes trauma-informed approaches to security threats and evidence-based policy development. His publications include systematic reviews on case management interventions, trauma-adversity linkages, and lived experiences of counter-terrorism measures. Lewis collaborates internationally on projects analyzing radicalization pathways and developing effective mitigation strategies. Key areas include evaluating non-criminal justice interventions, analyzing behavioral de-radicalization techniques, and synthesizing evidence from global case studies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation in security threat mitigation.