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Alasdair B R Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Policy
• Welfare Conditionality
• Mental Health Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Alasdair B R Stewart is a Lecturer in Social and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences. He holds dual roles as a Research Fellow and Data Lead at the GCRF Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods (SHLC), and Co-Investigator for a Health Foundation-funded project examining welfare conditionality's impact on mental health. His research focuses on how large-scale social processes shape inequality, with particular attention to homelessness, welfare systems, and open-source research tools like PythiaQDA. Affiliations: GCRF SHLC, University of Glasgow's School of Social and Political Sciences Education: Not explicitly stated in provided text Stewart’s work bridges post-philosophical sociology with empirical research, critiquing proprietary qualitative analysis software and advocating for open science. His projects frequently address the intersection of welfare policies, mental health, and social security. He co-developed PythiaQDA, an open-source QDA tool designed to democratize qualitative research. His recent articles analyze Universal Credit's impact on mental health claimants, punitive welfare sanctions, and EU migrant welfare rights. Key findings emphasize systemic invalidation of mental health struggles within welfare systems and the need for policy reforms. Grants & Funding: Health Foundation, GCRF, Joseph Rowntree Foundation Supervision: Advises student Faith Ougham Stewart is actively involved in the Theory Reading Group at the University of Glasgow, exploring themes like 'The Body and Emotions' through transdisciplinary lenses. He also maintains blogs ( Constellations ) for open academic discourse.

• Digital Governance
• International Economic Law
• Financial Inclusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heng WANG is a Full-time Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), since January 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research) at SMU Law (2024–2025) and held senior positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), including Co-Director of the Tsinghua-UNSW Joint Research Centre for International Commercial and Economic Law (2019–2022). He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions such as the National University of Singapore, China University of Political Science and Law, and Case Western Reserve University. His education includes a PhD from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL, 2008), an LLM (National Top 10 Model Student) from SWUPL (2003), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies (1999–2000). Wang’s research focuses on governance challenges of digital transformation (AI, sustainability, dispute settlement), digital currencies, and China’s role in shaping the international economic order. He has authored influential works on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CBDCs, and regional economic agreements. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and World Trade Review . He has received prestigious awards, including the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2024–2025), ARC grants, and the Singapore Law Gazette’s Best Feature Article (2023). His work addresses cutting-edge topics such as blockchain governance, CBDC regulatory frameworks, and the future of cross-border financial systems. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Future of Blockchain. Wang has advised on international trade and investment disputes and led research centers focusing on China’s economic policies. His academic leadership includes steering committees for the Asian International Economic Law Network and the Society of International Economic Law. He maintains editorial roles at journals like the Journal of World Trade & Investment and the Asia Pacific Law Review .

Erica R.H. Fuchsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technology Policy
• Global Manufacturing
• Innovation Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erica R.H. Fuchs is the Kavčić-Moura Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), directing the Critical Technology Initiative (CTI). She holds courtesy faculty positions in Materials Science and Engineering and the Heinz College. Her research focuses on emerging technology development, commercialization, and global manufacturing, with emphasis on national policy implications. Fuchs leads interdisciplinary efforts at CTI to advance critical technology assessment frameworks, ensuring smart investments and policies for national security and economic competitiveness. Formerly, she directed the Manufacturing Futures Initiative, now an endowed institute at CMU. Education: She earned a Ph.D. (2006), M.Sc. (2003), and B.Sc. (1999) in Engineering Systems, Technology Policy, and Materials Science from MIT. Post-MIT, she was a UNIDO fellow in Beijing. Research Interests: Global innovation policy, technology commercialization pathways, and the intersection of technology with economic and security objectives. She authored influential works like the 2021 report *Securing America’s Future*, advocating for a National Technology Strategy to align multi-objective outcomes (security, equity, prosperity). Key Contributions: Catalyzed the National Network for Critical Technology Assessment, mobilizing 13+ universities to address technology gaps. Testified in Congress on supply chain resilience, EV battery policies, and semiconductor strategies. Advises entities like the National Semiconductor Technology Center and MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. Affiliations: National Bureau of Economic Research (Research Associate), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NSTC Board), and Brookings Institution panelist. Her work is frequently cited in *Axios*, *Bloomberg*, and the *New York Times*.

• Banking and Financial Intermediation
• Monetary Policy
• Corporate Finance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Farzad Saidi is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. He is affiliated with the Institute for Macroeconomics and Econometrics, ECONtribute, and the CRC TR 224 EPoS research centers. His work focuses on financial intermediation, monetary policy, corporate finance, and labor markets. He has contributed extensively to understanding bank behavior under negative interest rates, the effects of financial regulation, and the interplay between social preferences and economic outcomes during crises. Research highlights include analyzing strategic communication among banks, the impact of regulatory changes on insurance industries, and the role of social preferences in pandemic responses. His awards include the Jensen Prize for outstanding corporate finance research. Current projects explore credit supply dynamics, data-driven business cycles, and the macroeconomic implications of financial sanctions. Prof. Saidi's work spans theoretical and empirical domains, addressing topics such as banking structure, liquidity management, and the transmission of monetary policy. His affiliations with interdisciplinary centers reflect a commitment to collaborative, policy-relevant research.

Heather Elkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• International Negotiations
• Conflict Resolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heather Elko is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at the University of California - Davis. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University’s Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance. Her research focuses on international negotiations, exploring why and how states choose diplomacy over coercion, strategic bargaining approaches, and the conditions enabling cooperative agreements. Key areas include civil conflict resolution, human rights treaty negotiations, trade policy, and multilateral diplomacy. Her work emphasizes contextual factors influencing negotiation success, such as state capabilities, institutional frameworks, and political agendas. Elko has authored textbooks including Essentials of International Relations and contributed to debates on arms exports, international reputation, and EU decision-making processes. Her research bridges theoretical analysis with practical case studies across diverse geopolitical contexts. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University (Niehaus Center) Labs/Teams: Active in the UCD Dublin European Institute and collaborates on global governance research initiatives. Her articles examine topics such as external interventions in civil conflicts, reservation practices in human rights treaties, and trade policy framing. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact in international relations theory and practice.

Olga Oleinikovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Migration Studies
• Eastern European Migration
• Democracy Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olga Oleinikova is an Associate Professor and Director of the Social Impact Technologies and Democracy Research Hub (SITADHub) within the School of Communication at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. Internationally recognized for her contributions to research and social impact, she has been named among Forbes Top 40 Global Ukrainians and Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. She was also a finalist for the Australian Council of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) Future Leader Award. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Sydney (2016), with prestigious research fellowships at Oxford University's European Studies Centre (2018-2019), Charles University in Prague (2023-2024), and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center (2015). Dr. Oleinikova's research focuses on migration studies (particularly Eastern European migration to Australia), democracy studies, diaspora politics, and social impact technologies. Her work examines life strategies of migrants navigating displacement, democratic performance in Ukraine and Europe, and the intersection of technology and democracy. She has developed a theoretical framework distinguishing between 'achievement life strategies' and 'survival life strategies' among migrants from crisis regimes. Her publication portfolio includes several acclaimed works, with her most recent book 'New Eastern European Migration to Australia: From Ukraine, Czech Republic and Hungary' (Palgrave, 2023) examining new migration patterns. Her research demonstrates consistent focus on Eastern European migration, diaspora politics, and democratic development, with increasing attention to technology's role in democratic processes. Forbes Top 40 Global Ukrainians Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia CHASS Future Leader Award Finalist Visa People's Choice Award Anthill 30 Under 30 Winner Dr. Oleinikova has secured over $3 million in funding for social and commercial initiatives. She serves on several nonprofit boards, acts as an advisor to the Australia-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, and mentors through the 1991 Open Data Incubator and Future Schools Australia. She founded the SITAD Visiting Fellowship Program, supporting Ukrainian early-career researchers and postgraduate students. Her media reach is substantial, with expert commentary featured in BBC News, Bloomberg, ABC News, CNA, The Conversation, Politico, SBS, and KyivPost, reaching an estimated 9.1 million people. She has delivered more than 30 keynote and invited talks at leading institutions worldwide. SITADHub, which she founded and directs, is a dynamic networked research center with 170 associates across 16 countries actively researching democracy, human-computer interaction, and global mobility, with a focus on Ukraine and broader Eastern Europe. The hub conducts unique research and maintains university partnerships throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific, including with WZB Berlin Social Science Research Centre, University of Oxford, and University of Sydney.

Katherine Beckettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Justice
• Legal Sociology
• Social Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Beckett is a Professor in the Department of Law, Societies & Justice and the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington. She co-directs the Rethinking Punishment project and chairs the Law, Societies & Justice Department. Her research focuses on criminal justice reform, social inequality, and urban social control. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1994) M.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1989) B.A., University of California, San Diego (1986) Her work examines the intersection of law, race, and incarceration, particularly in drug enforcement, capital punishment, and sentencing disparities. Recent projects evaluate housing outcomes and sentencing reforms. Her research trends (2024-2011) emphasize criminal justice policy, race, and urban governance, with subfields including prosecutorial discretion, life sentences, and socio-cultural theories of punishment. Scientific Awards: University of Washington's Public Service Award Washington State Academy of Sciences member (2016) She has advised students including Kaitlyn Laibe (2023), E. J. Munizza (2021), and Andrew Choi (2020), focusing on issues like early release and housing crises. Her grants include support from the National Science Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Open Society Institute. Professor Beckett collaborates with civic organizations such as the Public Defender Association, Northwest Defender’s Association, and Columbia Legal Services. Her lab initiatives include the Rethinking Punishment project and partnerships with Seattle Clemency Project.

Jean Galbraithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public International Law
• U.S. Foreign Affairs Law
• Treaty Design and Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean Galbraith is a Professor of Law and Deputy Dean at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She specializes in public international law, U.S. foreign affairs law, and the intersection of legal design with global justice. Her research examines treaty implementation, presidential power dynamics, and the systemic penalization of poverty in criminal justice systems. Education: B.A., Harvard University, summa cum laude J.D., Berkeley Law School (Editor-in-Chief, California Law Review) Research Interests: Galbraith focuses on institutional design for effective international cooperation, behavioral law and economics in treaty structures, and the implications of economic penalties on marginalized groups. She has pioneered work on U.S. treaty exit mechanisms, U.N. Security Council reform, and human rights violations stemming from punitive fines. Awards: Harvey Levin Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence (2020, 2021, 2022) Mike Lewis Prize for National Security Scholarship (2022) Affiliations: Elected member of the American Law Institute Board of Editors, American Journal of International Law American Society of International Law Publications: Over 35 articles and book chapters, including seminal works on treaty design, presidential overreach, and poverty penalties. Her recent work critiques modern debtors’ prison systems and U.S. withdrawal strategies from international bodies like the WHO.

Jennifer Spindelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Security
• Arms Trade
• Civil-Military Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Spindel is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of New Hampshire , where she directs the International Affairs Program . Her research focuses on international security , arms trade dynamics , and civil-military relations , analyzing how weapons transfers function as strategic signals and shape global power structures. She contributes policy analysis to Foreign Affairs , War on the Rocks , and Defense One , and holds a non-resident fellowship at the Institute for Future Conflict (US Air Force Academy, 2024–2025). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (University of Minnesota), BA in Peace and Conflict Studies (Colgate University) Research Themes: Arms trade as political signaling, diffuse power structures, public attitudes toward military diversity, civil-military relationship dynamics Policy Engagement: Regularly contributes to national/international media, addressing defense strategy and arms trade implications. 2025 work explores mid-tier weapons’ strategic importance through Ukraine’s conflict experience. Collaborates with Stanton Foundation , Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation , and Global Racial and Social Inequality Lab . Scientific Awards: 2019 Kenneth Waltz Prize (Best Dissertation in International Security) Course Development Grant (Stanton Foundation, 2021–2022) Advocacy: Breast cancer survivor and volunteer Patient Advocate with Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

• Macroeconomics
• Financial Markets
• Economic Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marcel Fratzscher serves as President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and Professor of Macroeconomics at Humboldt University of Berlin. He holds membership on the Advisory Board of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and maintains a prominent public presence as a columnist for Zeit Online, Financial Times, and Project Syndicate. His research spans macroeconomics, financial markets, economic inequality, European integration, monetary policy, and gender distribution. Fratzscher critically examines the social market economy, focusing on how economic policies affect inequality across demographic groups. His expertise includes pension systems, labor market dynamics, migration economics, and climate policy impacts on industry. His approach combines rigorous academic analysis with practical policy recommendations, often challenging conventional wisdom in economic discourse. Fratzscher's recent publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on economic inequality and social justice. His articles analyze paradoxical trends like falling wage inequality alongside rising overall income inequality, discrimination in the workplace (including weight-based discrimination), and the economic costs of social issues like crime fear and gender-based violence. He consistently advocates for policy reforms in pension systems, minimum wage structures, migration policy, and housing markets. As an advisor and public intellectual, Fratzscher bridges academic research and policy implementation. His recommendations often challenge conventional wisdom, such as his arguments against the notion that migration is economically costly or that minimum wage increases necessarily harm employment. He has proposed innovative solutions like the 'Boomer solidarity tax' to address old-age poverty without burdening younger generations. Fratzscher leads DIW Berlin, one of Germany's premier economic research institutions, where he oversees research on critical economic and social issues facing Germany and Europe. The institute's Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) provides longitudinal data that informs much of his research on inequality and social dynamics. Under his leadership, DIW Berlin continues to shape economic policy debates through evidence-based analysis and forward-looking recommendations.

• International Finance
• Monetary Policy
• Financial Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen G. Cecchetti is the Rosen Family Chair in International Finance at the Brandeis International Business School (Brandeis University). He also serves as Vice Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board's Advisory Scientific Committee, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Previously, he was Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the Bank for International Settlements (2008–2013), Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (1997–1999), and editor of the Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking (1992–2001). His research focuses on monetary policy, financial regulation, macroeconomics, and central banking. Education: B.S. in Economics from MIT, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Basel (2016). His honors include the Distinguished Lecturer title from Ohio State University (2002) and the O. John Olcay Lecture at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (2019). His work emphasizes global financial stability, banking reform, and the intersection of monetary and fiscal policy. Recent publications highlight central bank interventions during financial crises, the fiscal consequences of central bank losses, and the future of banking in a digital era. He advocates for stricter regulatory frameworks post-2008 crisis and emphasizes the evolving role of central banks in addressing systemic risks. Cecchetti’s blog Money and Banking provides insights on current economic and financial issues.

Lisa P. Ramseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trademark Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• First Amendment Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisa P. Ramsey is a Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she teaches Trademark Law, International Intellectual Property, Civil Procedure, Trademark Litigation, Intellectual Property Survey, and Intellectual Property Seminar. She joined the USD law faculty in 2004, progressing from Assistant Professor (2004-2006) to Associate Professor (2006-2009) and then to full Professor (2009-present). Professor Ramsey's research focuses on the intersection of trademark law and free speech rights, examining how trademark protection can conflict with First Amendment protections. Her scholarship addresses potential conflicts between trademark laws and free expression, explaining how trademark protection of certain inherently valuable words, symbols, and product features can harm fair competition and freedom of expression. She has written extensively on non-traditional trademarks, the impact of Supreme Court decisions like Matal v. Tam on trademark registration, and the application of First Amendment principles to trademark enforcement. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on balancing trademark rights with free expression, with particular attention to how trademark law affects artistic expression, political speech, and competition. Recent work examines the implications of the Supreme Court's decisions in cases like Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products and Vidal v. Elster for trademark enforcement and registration. Thorsnes Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship (2020-2021) Class of 1975 Endowed Professorship (2017-2018) Order of the Coif Women of Influence in Law 2025 Honoree (San Diego Business Journal) Professor Ramsey actively participates in professional organizations, serving on the Trademark Law Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and contributing to the International Trademark Association's Model Trademark Law Guidelines. She has testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee regarding the First Amendment implications of the proposed No FAKES Act. Her upcoming book, 'Trademarks and Free Speech: Conflicts and Resolutions,' is scheduled for publication by Cambridge University Press in December 2025.

• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
• Banking Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lara Modica is a Full Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo, specializing in contract law and consumer protection. Her academic career spans over two decades with numerous publications focusing on banking regulations, over-indebtedness, and contractual remedies. She maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Teams and can be contacted at lara.modica@unipa.it or +3909123892150. Professor Modica's research interests primarily center on Contract Law , Consumer Protection , Banking Regulations , and Over-indebtedness Solutions . Her work critically examines the intersection of civil law principles with financial regulations, particularly focusing on how contractual formalities impact consumer rights and financial stability. She has made significant contributions to understanding the legal frameworks governing bank guarantees, consumer default procedures, and peer-to-peer lending platforms. Her 2023 philosophical exploration 'The Contract, Kant and the Platypus' reveals an interdisciplinary approach connecting legal theory with broader philosophical frameworks. Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on contemporary challenges in financial regulation and consumer protection. There's a clear trajectory examining how traditional contract law principles apply to modern financial instruments and digital platforms. Her work on the MiCA regulation shows engagement with emerging technologies in finance, while her series of articles on specific regulatory articles indicates deep expertise in Italian financial legislation. The thematic continuity in her work, particularly around consumer protection in financial contexts, demonstrates sustained scholarly focus with evolving applications to new technological and regulatory landscapes. While specific information about research grants and advising is not provided in the available materials, her extensive publication record suggests active research supervision and significant scholarly contribution to the field of jurisprudence. Her career shows progression from foundational work on contract formalism to contemporary analyses of digital financial platforms and emerging regulations.

• Public Finance
• Economic Policy
• International Trade
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eckhard Janeba is a Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim's Department of Economics, specializing in public finance, economic policy, and international trade. He chairs the Scientific Advisory Board at Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection and serves on the European Fiscal Board. His research focuses on fiscal policy design, tax competition, and the implications of globalization. Educated at the University of Bonn (Diploma 1990, Dr. rer. Pol. 1994), he held academic positions at Indiana University (1994–1999) and the University of Colorado (1999–2004) before returning to Germany in 2004. His work bridges theoretical and applied economics, addressing contemporary challenges like debt brake reforms, trade sanctions, and generational fiscal contracts. Publications span journals such as the American Economic Review and European Economic Review, with recent emphases on fiscal rules, geopolitical economic conflicts, and post-pandemic policy responses. He actively advises policymakers on fiscal sustainability and institutional reforms through roles in national and European policy advisory bodies.

Kimberly J. Morganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Science
• Social Policy
• Immigration Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kimberly J. Morgan is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Princeton University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at NYU and Yale, as well as visiting faculty roles at institutions in Europe. Her research focuses on social policy, immigration, and European politics, with notable works on work-family policies and Medicare governance. Dr. Morgan's expertise spans comparative politics of Western Europe, immigration integration, and the interplay between religion and policy. She has co-authored influential books such as *The Delegated Welfare State* (2011) and edited major handbooks like the *Oxford Handbook of the Welfare State* (2021). Her teaching includes courses on comparative politics, European policy, and immigration studies. Her recent research explores topics such as Medicare Advantage reforms, childcare policy, and the enforcement mechanisms in immigration systems. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, her extensive publications reflect significant contributions to social policy analysis. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical policy insights, emphasizing governance, marketization, and comparative institutional frameworks.