Bülent Bakar is a Professor at Marmara University , specializing in Turkish history with a focus on the Republican era, Ottoman history, and World War II. He holds a PhD in History of the Republic of Türkiye from Marmara University (2003) and has served as Assistant Professor (2005) and Associate Professor (2012) before attaining his current rank. Education: Licence in History, Marmara University (1992) Master's in History of the Republic of Türkiye, Marmara University (1996) Doctorate in History of the Republic of Türkiye, Marmara University (2003) Bakar’s research bridges press history , economic policies , and migration dynamics . His work examines Turkish-German relations, wartime media narratives, and public health initiatives during crises. He has supervised numerous theses on topics ranging from Istanbul’s political structure to Turkish-Russian POW exchanges. His publications span journals and edited volumes, analyzing themes like WWII rationing , refugee movements , and minority policies in the Ottoman and Republican eras. He has taught courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels at Marmara University and Yeditepe University, including Turkish Economic History and Ottoman Settlement Policies.
Sylvaine Bulle is a Professor of Sociology (2nd class) at the University of Paris since 2017, affiliated with the Laboratory of Anthropology of Politics (LAP, UMR 8177 EHESS-CNRS). She is also associated with the Laboratory of Social and Political Change (University of Paris) and the French Research Center in Jerusalem (UMIFRE 7/CNRS-MAEDI). Her research delegation at the Van Leer Institute of Jerusalem (2017-2019) and qualifications as Professor by the National Council of Universities underscore her academic standing. Her research integrates: Sociology and ecology (environmental movements, sovereignty, war) Emancipation and autonomy movements Israeli-Palestinian conflict and intercommunity relations Pragmatic sociology applied to public problems Urban sociology and epistemology of social sciences Recent publications emphasize territorial conflicts, anarchist ecologies, and social movements in Israel/Palestine, often employing ethnographic methods to analyze spatial justice and autonomy. Her work consistently engages with themes of state power, grassroots resistance, and environmental activism. She co-animates EHESS seminars on sociology/ecology and Israeli contemporary studies, supervises master’s/doctoral candidates, and directs research through the EHESS doctoral school. No awards are documented. Laboratory engagements include the LAP (primary), Social and Political Change Lab, and French Research Center in Jerusalem, focusing on political anthropology and conflict analysis.
Prof. Dr. Martin Abraham holds the Chair of Sociology and Empirical Social Research at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). After earning his doctorate and habilitation in sociology, he served as a research assistant at the University of Leipzig, a visiting professor at the University of Munich, and a full professor at the University of Bern before returning to FAU in 2007. His work spans labor market sociology, organizational research, and social norms, with a focus on reputation dynamics, family-work reconciliation, and digital monitoring systems. Education: University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (doctorate) Academic Journey: University of Leipzig, University of Munich (visiting), University of Bern (2005-2007), FAU (2007-present) Research Collaborations: Institutions in Germany, UK, Netherlands, USA His research explores labor market sociology through lenses like: Occupational structures and mobility Regional labor market dynamics Reputation mechanisms in economic contexts Family-work balance and gender norms Acceptance of digital monitoring systems Experimental analysis of social norms Key publication trends include experimental methods (factorial surveys), social norm analysis in tax/labor contexts, and digital workplace technologies. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Claus Schnabel, Christian Schnabel, and Markus Rudolf. As a leader in FAU's Work in Transition research focus area, he works with strategic partners like the IAB and LASER center, addressing global labor market shifts from sociological and policy perspectives.
Chie Ishida is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Waseda University , specializing in Latin American studies and cultural anthropology. She holds a Ph.D. from Ritsumeikan University (2013) and has been actively involved in research on racism, social movements, and memory politics in Argentina. Education: Ph.D. (Ritsumeikan University, 2013), M.A. in Core Ethics and Frontier Sciences (2007-2013). Research Interests include: Postcolonial identity in Latin America State violence and disappearances during Argentina's military junta Minority politics and model minority critique Memory restoration and family narratives Intercultural relations in immigrant communities Publications address themes such as: Decolonial resistance in Argentina Ethnic autonomy in Nikkei communities Soft racism and systemic marginalization Historical trauma and archival erasure Legal frameworks for Japanese migration Grants and Projects include: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) on everyday life after political catastrophes Transnational mobility studies of overseas Japanese Human rights and memory politics in Latin America
Suzanne Janssen is an Assistant Professor in Communication Science, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and organizational psychology. Her work explores automation's societal impacts, human-AI interaction, and workplace well-being through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. Key Research Themes: Automation preparedness, mentoring relationships, social robotics, CSR communication, and learning-on-the-go in smart industries. Notable Contributions: 2025 study on automation inequality, 2024 framework for social robot design, and 2019-2023 media commentary on robotics integration. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the 2019 Best Qualitative Paper award by Group & Organization Management. Collaborative Work: Co-author of datasets on robotization resilience (2021) and communication science trends (2023).
Prof. Dr. jur. Angelika Emmerich-Fritsche serves as an Associate Professor of Law at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) since November 27, 2013, with additional teaching responsibilities at the University of Bamberg through the Coordination Office for Legal Sciences. Her academic appointment places her within the Faculty of Law, specifically in the Department of Public Law, where she teaches Public and Constitutional Law, International Business Law, International Law, Public Law with a European Reference, European Law, and German and European Constitutional Law. Dr. Emmerich-Fritsche's educational foundation includes law studies at the Universities of Passau (with specialized French language training), Geneva, and Erlangen (1981-1986). She earned her doctorate from the University of Bayreuth in 1998 and completed both German State Examinations (1987 and 1990), including legal traineeship with an internship at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton in Brussels. Her academic progression shows steady advancement from research assistant (1990-2002) to senior assistant (2002-2006), culminating in her habilitation at FAU's Faculty of Law in 2006. Her scholarly interests focus on the transformation of legal frameworks in globalization, examining constitutional law, European integration, international economic law, and human rights through a philosophical lens. Her research trajectory consistently explores the evolution from traditional international law toward what she terms 'world law,' addressing critical contemporary issues including national constitutional identity in European context, human rights application to transnational entities, water privatization, and environmental regulation. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sophisticated integration of theoretical legal philosophy with practical applications across constitutional, European, and international law domains. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with global governance challenges, particularly evident in her later publications addressing terrorist financing, democratic rights, and environmental law through a world law perspective. Dr. Emmerich-Fritsche maintains an active dual career as both an academic legal scholar and practicing attorney, having been admitted to the Nuremberg Bar Association in 2007 and becoming a partner at Dr. Maeder & Partner law firm in Fürth. Her professional activities extend to international academic collaborations, including guest lectureships at Immanuel Kant University Kaliningrad and participation in an EU Tempus project with teaching in Minsk, Belarus, reflecting her commitment to transnational legal discourse.
Kira J. Baker-Doyle is an Associate Professor of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Education and Co-Coordinator of the Language, Literacies, and Culture Doctoral program. Her research focuses on leveraging social network theory to create transformative learning experiences through collaboration and community engagement. Education: Ph.D., Teaching, Learning & Curriculum (2008), University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education M.S.Ed., Elementary Education (1999), University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education B.A., Cultural Anthropology (Focus: West Africa) (1997), University of Pennsylvania Dr. Baker-Doyle specializes in social network analysis applied to urban teacher professional development , with particular expertise in literacy education , educational technology , and critical pedagogy . Her scholarship examines how teachers can build supportive networks to resist systemic inequities and promote educational change. Recent publications emphasize teacher activism , networked learning , and critical network literacy . Key contributions include: Critical Network Literacy: Designing Humanizing Professional Development (Harvard Education Press, 2023) Networked By Design (Routledge, 2018) Transformative Teachers (Harvard Education Press, 2017) She has demonstrated leadership through roles as Director of UIC's Center for Literacy and founder of the Transformative Teacher Educator Fellowship program. Dr. Baker-Doyle also established UIC's graduate-student run journal Literacies Across the Lifespan and served as Editor-in-Chief of Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies .
Sari Graben serves as Professor and Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University's Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where she provides strategic research leadership and directs the Professional Development Program. She previously held positions as counsel at a national law firm, adjunct faculty at Queen's University, and associate professor at Ted Rogers School of Management. Education PhD from York University (2010) LLM from Queen's University (2004) LLB from Dalhousie University (2000) BA from York University (1996) Research Focus Her research examines Indigenous governance frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on regulatory institutions, emergent property systems, and risk assessment. She specializes in how legal structures impact Indigenous communities in resource development contexts, with particular attention to gender equity in environmental negotiations and the evolution of Indigenous administrative law. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on legal education transformation, including technology integration and cultural competency training. Her scholarship consistently intersects Indigenous rights with environmental governance, treaty implementation, and comparative institutional analysis. Awards & Recognition President’s Blue and Gold Award for Staff Excellence (2020) Dean’s Scholarly Research and Creativity Award (2015) Best Paper Award, Canadian Academy of Legal Studies (2018) Fulbright Visiting Research Chair (University of Washington) SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (UC Berkeley) Queen’s University Arctic Policy Fellowship Leadership & Grants Graben leads multiple SSHRC-funded initiatives including research on Indigenous financial inclusion and Impact Benefit Agreement gender analysis. As Associate Dean, she oversees graduate program development and mentors emerging scholars. She directs the law school's Professional Development Program, creating training frameworks for legal practitioners across diverse communities.
Andreas Riedl is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geography and Regional Research, University of Vienna, where he serves as Head of the Hyperglobe Research Group and Vice-Director of Studies for Geography. His work bridges cartographic heritage with cutting-edge geospatial technology, focusing on spherical display systems for global data visualization. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Geography/Cartography from the University of Vienna (1987-1992) and an Industrial Engineering degree from HTL-Hollabrunn (1979-1985). Career milestones include research at Simon Fraser University (1995-1996) and software development at ITC Enschede (1996). Riedl's research centers on Hyperglobes —interactive 1.2-meter spherical displays that visualize weather patterns, continental drift, and climate change through dual 4K projection. His group operates these systems for public education, serving schools and museums with free demonstrations of geophysical phenomena, flora/fauna distributions, and extraterrestrial topics. Complementing this, he advances GIS applications in urban planning, 3D visualization, and multimedia geocommunication. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dual research trajectories: (1) Environmental hydrology studies quantifying dew/fog water inputs in grasslands using isotope tracing and micro-lysimeters, and (2) Media studies examining migration coverage, journalistic roles, and gender representation in news. Both strands emphasize data visualization's role in public understanding of complex systems. As an educator, Riedl supervises Master's theses on GIS implementation, 3D city modeling, and geovisualization. His students explore topics including e-charging infrastructure planning, infographic-style maps, and AR navigation systems, reflecting his commitment to applied spatial analysis. The Hyperglobe Research Group provides critical infrastructure for these projects through its spherical display technology and public engagement initiatives.
Professor Ursula Kriebaum is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Vienna's Institute for European, International and Comparative Law within the Faculty of Law. She serves as a full Professor in the Department of International Law and International Relations, where she maintains an active research program and supervises numerous students. Her office is located at the Juridicum building (Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna), Staircase II, 5th Floor, Room R549. Professor Kriebaum's research focuses span several critical areas of international law including international human rights protection, international investment law (particularly expropriation, fair and equitable treatment standards, and the relationship between human rights and investment protection), international arbitration tribunals, implementation of international human rights obligations into domestic law, and restitution of assets confiscated during the National Socialist regime. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent pattern of examining the intersection between human rights frameworks and investment protection mechanisms. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward addressing contemporary challenges in international dispute resolution, particularly the development of mechanisms like the Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration. Her work consistently bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in international arbitration, with significant attention to how investment treaties affect human rights protections and regulatory space for states. She has made substantial contributions to understanding expropriation standards, fair and equitable treatment, and the right to water in investment contexts. Among her notable professional affiliations and honors: Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague (since September 2014) Alternate Arbitrator at the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (since August 2013) Member of the Arbitration Panel for the Protocol on Cultural Cooperation to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Korea Member of the German Society of International Law Member of the International Law Association (Committee on Human Rights) Member of the European Society of International Law Professor Kriebaum actively supervises a large team of students and researchers, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship. She has participated in significant research projects including a study on Asian ombudsman institutions conducted jointly with Professor Gabriele Kucsko-Stadlmayer, supported by Mag. Philipp Janig and Mag. Thomas Stefan Eder, for the International Ombudsman Institute and funded by the Institute and the World Bank. Her media appearances, including an Ö1 interview on the Geneva Refugee Convention and participation in TV discussions about CETA and TTIP, demonstrate her engagement with current legal issues affecting public discourse.
Roland Bloch is a researcher at the Center for School and Educational Research at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, where he has worked since October 2017. His academic background includes a PhD from Leipzig University (2008) on student practices under study reforms, with additional teaching experience at Humboldt University Berlin and Martin Luther University. His research spans higher education systems, organizational sociology, and elite formation processes. Bloch investigates university organization, academic career structures, digitalization of teaching, and stratification mechanisms in educational systems. His work employs Actor-Network Theory and discourse analysis to examine how universities function as organizational actors within broader societal contexts. Bloch's recent publications reveal a strong focus on post-pandemic digital teaching models, permanent academic positions, university competition dynamics, and excellence initiatives. His work demonstrates how metrics and evaluation systems shape academic practices while examining the tension between organizational demands and scientific community standards. He frequently collaborates with researchers across German and international institutions. Member of the executive board of the Society for Higher Education Research (GfHf) since 2012 Active in the German Sociological Association (DGS) and German Educational Science Association (DGfE) Reviewer for numerous international journals including Higher Education, Studies in Higher Education, and European Journal of Higher Education Bloch leads multiple research projects including 'Personalstrukturentwicklung an Universitäten' (2024-2027), 'Digitale Hochschulbildung organisieren, lehren und lernen' (2022-2024), and 'Dauerstellenkonzepte an Universitäten' (2023-2024). His work bridges theoretical organizational sociology with practical policy implications for higher education systems.
Karen Sykes is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Manchester and a Fellow of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2000–present). She holds visiting positions at institutions like the Australian National University and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. Her research focuses on moral economy, transnational kinship, and Pacific studies, particularly in Papua New Guinea and North Queensland. She has led major projects like the Domestic Moral Economy study (2011–2015) and the Planning for Later Life project (2014–present). Education : PhD, Princeton University (1995) M.A., University of Western Ontario (1987) B.Soc.Sc. & B.Ed., University of Western Ontario (1983–1984) Research Interests : Moral economy, transnational families, Pacific anthropology, anthropological theory, history of anthropology. Grants & Collaborations : Domestic Moral Economy (ESRC-funded) Planning for Later Life (Australian Research Council) Advising : Supervises PhD students in social reconstruction, anthropology of knowledge, and intergenerational relations. Programme Director for the Master’s in Social Anthropology.
Vegard Bø Bahus is a Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at the Department of Accounting and Law, UiS School of Business, University of Stavanger. He is actively engaged in legal scholarship with a focus on administrative, immigration, animal welfare, and mental health law. His research interests span key areas of public law, including: Administrative and regulatory law Immigration and residence rights under the EEA framework Animal welfare and rights in Nordic jurisdictions Legal and ethical issues in mental health care access Professional regulation in animal health The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary legal analysis, particularly in bioethics, human rights, and Nordic comparative law. His work frequently appears in authoritative legal commentaries and academic books, often addressing pressing societal and policy challenges. Vegard Bø Bahus has co-authored works on church ethics and labor mobility, indicating broader engagement with legal and moral discourse. His collaboration on the 2024 Nordic Animal Law volume highlights regional scholarly networks. While no formal advising or grant activity is detailed, his sustained output suggests active contribution to legal education and policy development.
Julieta Briseño Roa is a Professor at the Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) in Mexico City, specializing in Indigenous education and anthropology. She holds a PhD in Educational Research from CINVESTAV and has taught at UNAM and UABJO in Oaxaca. An active member of the College of Ethnologists and Social Anthropologists (CEAS) and the American Anthropology Association (AAA), she directs her research toward understanding educational realities in Indigenous and rural contexts through ethnographic methods. Her academic training includes a PhD in Educational Research (CINVESTAV), Master's in Social Anthropology (CIESAS), and Bachelor's in Psychology (UNAM), with postdoctoral work at UPN Ajusco and doctoral research at UFSC Brazil. She maintains SNI Level I recognition. Briseño Roa's research centers on territory-based pedagogy in Indigenous education, examining how school practices in multilingual contexts intersect with community life, violence, and care. Her work particularly emphasizes feminist pedagogies and Indigenous language revitalization since the pandemic. She has documented 15 major publications between 2018-2025 focusing on Indigenous education models that challenge hegemonic knowledge systems. Her scientific recognitions include the Concha Delgado Fellowship (2020) and Paulo Freire Award (2016). She serves as advisor to numerous graduate students and collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities in Oaxaca through the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas network, developing community-based educational models that prioritize territorial knowledge and linguistic diversity. Concha Delgado Fellowship from AAA Council of Anthropology and Education (2020) Paulo Freire Award for best doctoral research article from LASA (2016) SNI Level I Recognition Her current project examines territory-school relationships through graphic materials in Oaxacan community education. She leads research networks connecting Indigenous educators across Latin America while developing pedagogical approaches that integrate community knowledge systems with formal education structures. Her work with the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas demonstrates how community participation and Indigenous language use create sustainable educational alternatives.
Barbara A. Sommer is a Professor of History and Johnson Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at Gettysburg College. She specializes in Amazonian history and Colonial Latin American studies, with a focus on indigenous communities, cultural identity, and borderlands. Her research interests include: Amazonian history Colonial Latin American history Indigenous studies Borderlands studies Ethnogenesis and cultural identity formation Riverine environments Dr. Sommer's work examines how geographic and ecological zones shaped social and cultural identities in Portuguese Amazonia, with particular attention to migration patterns, inter-ethnic relations, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous communities. Her research reveals how runaways to remote tributaries would later be identified as 'uncontacted tribes' by twentieth-century ethnographers. She analyzes how Portuguese explorers, slave traders, and missionaries moved upriver during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, creating complex dynamics of conflict, cooperation, and cultural transformation. She has received prestigious research fellowships including: Fundação Luso-Americana fellowship John Carter Brown Library fellowship Fulbright Commission fellowship
