Dr. Maya Flax is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Human and Social Sciences, University of West London. She is a Course Leader for Undergraduate Criminology pathways, including BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation, Psychology, and standalone Criminology. She also supervises PhD Criminology students. PhD in Hate Crime (University of West London) Her research spans Criminology and Law, focusing on hate crime, religious shunning, and antisemitism, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 10 (Reduced Inequality) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Recent publications explore religious hate crime comparative studies, bystander intervention, and legal implications of shunning from Jehovah's Witnesses. She has received the UWL Star Award for Teaching Excellence annually since joining the institution. Her professional background includes criminal defense barrister work in London and mediation in civil/commercial disputes.
Professor Richard Moorhead is a distinguished academic in Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter's Law School. His interdisciplinary research spans lawyers’ ethics, regulation, courts, legal services, and access to justice, collaborating with economists, management scientists, and psychologists. He has held advisory roles on the Data Evidence and Science Board at the Ministry of Justice, the Civil Justice Council, and the Legal Services Consultative Panel, and advises the Women and Equalities Select Committee on NDAs. Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2019) Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (2016) Editorial board member: International Journal of the Legal Profession His research encompasses Law in context , Commercial law , Legal systems , Public law , Criminology , and Environmental and resources law . Recent publications focus on systemic injustices in the Post Office Scandal, regulatory ethics, and the intersection of technology and legal processes. Scientific awards include: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2019) Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (2016)
Ana Isabel González Fernández is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vigo, affiliated with the Department of Public Law under the School of Law. Her academic focus lies in Procedural Law, with research interests spanning Gender Equality, Artificial Intelligence in Legal Systems, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), and Restorative Justice. She holds a doctorate from the University of Vigo (2022), where her thesis explored mediation as a dispute resolution method. Doctorate in Law, University of Vigo (2022) Her research integrates gender perspectives into legal education and judicial decision-making, emphasizing the role of AI in modernizing legal processes. Recent publications analyze algorithmic bias, sustainable justice models, and the transformative potential of ODR platforms. Key trends in her work include the intersection of AI and criminal procedure, data privacy challenges, and innovative pedagogical approaches to embed SDGs in legal teaching. She also investigates restorative justice applications for hate crimes and environmental harm.
Jacqueline Stevens is a tenured Professor in Political Science at Northwestern University, with affiliations to the Department of Gender & Sexuality Studies. Her research focuses on political theories of membership, deportation law, and biopolitical governance, examining historical and contemporary issues around citizenship, statelessness, and sovereignty. Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley (1993) B.A. with highest honors, Smith College (Phi Beta Kappa) Stevens explores intersections of political theory with migration studies, critical legal frameworks, and postcolonial critiques. Her work analyzes European historical conquest narratives alongside modern deportation practices, including unlawful removal of U.S. citizens. Key article themes include border sovereignty, forced labor in immigration detention, ethical age verification for minors, and abolitionist critiques of immigration enforcement. Her 2019 publications address systemic violence in deportation regimes and spatial control mechanisms. Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Highest Academic Honors from Smith College She teaches graduate courses such as 'Politics After Biopolitics: Foucauldians & Their Critics' and 'Deportation Law and Politics,' integrating theoretical and practical analyses of state power and resistance movements.
Ketil Zachariassen serves as Associate Professor of Modern History with special responsibility for indigenous and minority history at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Department of Archaeology, History, Religious Studies and Theology within the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Faculty. He currently directs the BA and MA history programs and has held various leadership positions including institute director (2014-2015, acting 2018) and member of UiT's university board (2021-2025). His research focuses on Sami history, truth and reconciliation commissions, indigenous and minority history, ethno-political mobilization, regionalism, and Northern Norwegian history. Zachariassen has made significant contributions to understanding Norwegianization policies against Sámi, Kven and Forest Finn populations, examining historical injustice, cultural preservation, and reconciliation processes. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political and social implications, particularly regarding indigenous rights and minority representation in Nordic societies. Analysis of Zachariassen's recent publications reveals a strong focus on truth and reconciliation processes, particularly examining Norway's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2018-2023) which investigated historical injustices against indigenous and minority populations. His work spans multiple disciplines including history, political science, indigenous studies, and human rights, with particular emphasis on comparative analysis of Nordic truth commissions, historical trauma, and pathways to restorative justice. The publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical implementation of reconciliation efforts. Member of Academia Borealis, Northern Norway's Science Academy (2022) Zachariassen actively supervises students at BA, MA, and PhD levels, particularly in modern history with emphasis on indigenous and minority history, Northern Norwegian regionalism, economic history, and digital revolution. His academic leadership extends to program direction and committee service, including membership on UiT's university board and various program committees. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his involvement in major research initiatives like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission suggests substantial research funding support. He participates in the research group 'The Presence of the Past: Peoples, Politics and the Uses of History in the High North (PrePast)' and contributes to the 'Academic Network for Research and Knowledge Development on Kven Issues,' demonstrating collaborative engagement with scholars focused on Northern history and indigenous studies.
