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Yale Z Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transport Policy
• Transport Planning
• Transport Operations and Management
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Dr Yale Z Wong is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) and Principal at Dr Transportation Pty Ltd, a strategic advisory firm. He also serves as ANZ Market Lead at the Cities Forum. His academic and professional roles focus on transport policy, planning, and innovation, with expertise in Mobility as a Service (MaaS), governance, and institutional reform. Education: PhD from the University of Sydney (Usyd) and PhB(Hons) from the Australian National University (ANU). His research spans MaaS business models, public transport efficiency, and autonomous mobility adoption. He has won awards including the David Willis Prize (2018), ITLS Research Prize (2018), and ITS Young Professional Award (2019). Teaching includes the unit ITLS6103 Sustainable Transport Policy. His work bridges academia and industry, advising governments and private sectors on strategic transport initiatives. He frequently contributes to media discussions on public transport challenges, such as pandemic-related risks and urban mobility innovations.

John Yasudaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Regulatory Governance
• Bureaucratic Politics
• Comparative Political Economy
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John Yasuda is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, specializing in regulatory governance, bureaucratic politics, and comparative political economy. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, he taught at Indiana University's Hamilton-Lugar School of Global and International Studies and is a research associate at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for the Study of Contemporary China. His research focuses on regulatory failure dynamics in authoritarian regimes, particularly China, and explores financialization in East Asia. Notable works include On Feeding the Masses (2017) and his current project Necessary Fictions , analyzing stock markets and growth in China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. His publications span journals like Regulation and Governance and China Quarterly . Yasuda’s research emphasizes institutional design, bureaucratic competition, and the intersection of global forces with domestic governance. He critically examines how regulatory frameworks shape economic and social outcomes, particularly in non-democratic contexts. His work highlights challenges in policy implementation, the role of multinational corporations, and the evolving political economy of East Asia. His academic contributions bridge theoretical frameworks in comparative politics with empirical analysis of governance challenges. Yasuda’s interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, public policy, and historical studies to address complex regulatory issues in authoritarian and transitional political systems.

Daniel Berkowitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Institutions
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Roles and Affiliations: Daniel Berkowitz is a Professor of Economics at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds a secondary appointment at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. His research focuses on comparative institutions, development economics, and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on legal frameworks and economic reforms in transitioning economies, particularly China and post-Soviet states. Recent Activities: Visiting Researcher, Bank of Finland Institute for Emerging Economies (2024) Visiting Professor, Heinz School of Carnegie Mellon University (2022) Executive Secretary of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-2021) Former Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Comparative Economics (2007-2016) Research Interests: Berkowitz’s work explores how legal institutions, political dynamics, and historical contexts shape economic outcomes. Key themes include: The impact of legal transplants on trade and development State-owned enterprises and reforms in China Environmental and energy economics, including fracking’s economic implications Bureaucratic capacity and policy effectiveness His interdisciplinary approach merges law, economics, and policy analysis. Publications Overview: His recent work addresses topics like household financial strategies in fracking regions, bureaucratic influences on income distribution, and corporate governance in China. Earlier research examined Russia’s market reforms and the long-term effects of legal systems on trade. Grants and Labs: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including visiting roles at Tsinghua University and the National Bureau of Economic Research. No specific lab affiliations were mentioned, but his work often involves empirical field studies and institutional analysis.

Hussein Kassimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Union Studies
• Public Policy
• EU Institutions
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Professor Hussein Kassim is a leading academic in European public policy and administration at the University of Warwick. He holds a Senior Fellowship with the ESRC's 'UK in a Changing Europe' initiative and serves as a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe (Bruges), Birkbeck University of London, and Paris 1 Panthéon-La Sorbonne. His research focuses on EU institutions, Brexit, UK-EU relations, and EU civil service dynamics. Kassim has been Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I) on grants from the British Academy, ESRC, Nuffield Foundation, and EU, emphasizing collaborative interdisciplinary work. Education: B.A. in PPE (New College, Oxford), MPhil and DPhil in Politics (Nuffield College, Oxford). Career includes professorships at University of East Anglia (2007-2023), Birkbeck (1994-2007), and visiting roles at Columbia University, Sciences Po Paris, and Harvard University. Research highlights include studies on EU civil service gender dynamics, Brexit negotiations, and institutional leadership. He co-edited National Government Narratives of the EU (2025) and authored influential works on the European Commission's evolution. His work on the 2021 REF impact case study earned the highest possible score (4*). Engagement includes organizing public events like the 'Too Difficult Box' series and contributing to media commentary on EU-UK relations. Current projects include the 'Living with the Neighbours Observatory' analyzing post-Brexit relations and collaborative volumes on Brexit negotiations and EU presidentialisation.

• Political Science
• Electoral Systems
• Party Politics
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Emanuel Coman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012) and previously served as a Lecturer at the University of Oxford (2014-2016) and a Postdoctoral Prize Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (2012-2014). His research focuses on electoral systems, party politics, and legislative behavior, with a particular emphasis on European democracies and Central/Eastern Europe. Key research interests include the impact of electoral reforms on political representation, the role of local leaders in resource distribution, and the effects of university education on political attitudes. Coman has also explored gender dynamics in voter turnout and the relationship between ideology and fiscal policies in post-communist states. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as European Union Politics , Journal of Politics , and Electoral Studies . Notable contributions include analyses of Euroskepticism in Italy, the sociopolitical impact of higher education, and the implications of Romania’s 2008 electoral reforms. Awards: Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship (Nuffield College, 2012), Kenan Presidential Fellowship (UNC, 2006-2012), and an ASSBF Grant (2018). Grants: Funded research on local elections across national contexts, reflecting his focus on comparative politics and institutional design. Coman’s interdisciplinary approach bridges political science with sociology, addressing themes such as health behaviors among adolescents and the intersection of education with cultural liberalism.

Alexander Minnaertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Motivation and Academic Emotions
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Prof. Alexander Minnaert is a Professor in Inclusion and Special Needs Education & Clinical Educational Sciences at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He leads research on Specific Learning Disorders and educational problems. His work focuses on motivation, social-emotional learning, giftedness, and autism spectrum disorders, aiming to improve inclusive education systems. Minnaert holds a PhD from KU Leuven and has held roles including Director of Research at the Department of Education (2014–2016) and Scientific Advisor to the Academy of Finland (2022–2029). He teaches in Master’s programs like Special Needs Education and coordinates research initiatives such as the 'Learning and Giftedness' workshop at Windesheim Applied University. His research spans three clusters: specific learning disabilities, motivation/emotion/self-regulation, and student/teacher support in inclusive settings. Over 30 PhD students have been supervised, contributing to fields like deafblindness communication, twice-exceptionality, and educational policy. Notable awards include the 2013 Best Teacher Award and Ubbo Emmius Colleghie award (2012). He chairs the Dutch Youth Institute's Youth Intervention Committee and advises on national education reforms. His projects address challenges like autism inclusion, gifted education, and early school leaving.

Jasperina Brouwerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Networks
• Professional Development
• Healthcare Research
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Jasperina Brouwer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, within the Department of Educational Science. She specializes in social mechanisms influencing professional development and retention in healthcare, particularly nursing, and employs advanced social network analysis. Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to explore healthcare innovations, professional identity, and collaboration dynamics. Education & Career: Holds a PhD in Social, Health, and Educational Sciences. Previously served as a nurse, informing her interdisciplinary approach to healthcare research. Research Interests: Focuses on social networks in education and healthcare, including small group teaching, workplace learning, and diversity/inclusion. Her work addresses retention strategies for nurses and the impact of digital care technologies on professional commitment. Key Contributions: Published extensively on peer networks, nursing retention, and mixed-methods research. Her recent work examines personality traits' influence on collaboration networks and longitudinal advice dynamics in leadership. Awards & Recognition: Received the 2023 award for exploring social networks in healthcare missions. Actively involved in editorial roles and academic service, including coordinating the ICO Qualitative Research course. Professional Engagements: Member of NVONN and the Ethical Board for Pedagogy & Educational Sciences. Frequently contributes to media discussions on education and healthcare, emphasizing team-oriented strategies for professional retention.

Kei Otsukiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Development
• Human Geography
• Development Studies
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Prof. Kei Otsuki is a Professor of International Development Studies at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. Her research focuses on social equity, sustainable development, and contested relationships between global sustainability agendas and local environments. She has conducted fieldwork in Brazil, Mozambique, Ghana, and Tanzania, exploring topics like forest conservation, displacement, climate change, and green economy practices. Core member of the Critical Pathways community Board member of Utrecht's Pathways to Sustainability Strategic Theme Teaches in Master International Development Studies and Research Master Global Urban Transformations Education: PhD in Development Sociology (Wageningen University), MSc/BA (University of Tokyo). Previously worked at United Nations University (Research Associate). Currently an editor for Sustainability Science and Territory, Politics, Governance . Key research projects include Mozambique's 'green' mineral extraction impacts, Indonesia's Nusantara capital development, and energy transitions in Tanzania/Mozambique. Recent publications address displacement equity, infrastructural violence, and climate-induced land governance reforms.

• Climate Change Governance
• Urban Sustainability
• Transformative Research Methods
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Katharina Hölscher is an Assistant Professor in Just Transformation to Climate-Resilient Cities and Regions at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. She focuses on transformative climate governance, institutional learning, and co-creation approaches to address climate adaptation challenges in urban contexts. Her work spans Europe, the USA, India, and South Africa, emphasizing governance capacities for sustainability transitions. Education & Experience: PhD in Human Geography and Spatial Planning (details not specified). Previously affiliated with the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (2014–2022). Involved in EU FP7, Horizon 2020, and NWO-funded projects, alongside policy advising for the German Environmental Agency. Research Interests: Her research explores governance mechanisms enabling experimentation, coordination, and co-creation in climate adaptation. Key topics include institutional learning, transformative governance capacities, and the integration of transdisciplinary methods like citizen science. She analyzes how urban governance structures can foster resilience and justice through nature-based solutions and wastewater reuse innovations. Grants & Projects: EU-funded projects (FP7, Horizon 2020) focused on urban climate governance and sustainability transitions. Leading roles in work packages addressing policy mainstreaming, impact assessment frameworks, and participatory methodologies. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Connecting Nature initiative and the DRIFT research group, collaborating on frameworks like the Connecting Nature Framework for fast-follower cities.

Tigran Haasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Urbanism
• Public Space Design
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Tigran Haas is an Associate Professor and Tenured Faculty Member at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Urban Planning and Urban Design. He serves as Director of the Halcyon Athenaeum Laboratory (HAL) and former Director of the Centre for the Future of Places (CFP). He holds roles in multiple institutions, including Affiliate at MIT's Leventhal Center and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Local Governance (CLG). His work focuses on sustainable urbanism, public space design, post-conflict reconstruction, and urban renewal. Education: Advanced degrees in Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, and Regional Planning. Postdoctoral fellowships at MIT, UC Berkeley, and University of Michigan. Guest professor at Zagreb School of Economics and Management. Research Interests: Urban form and human behavior, authenticity in urban design, synchronicity in urban systems, and the post-urban world. Notable projects include the Trilogy on Social Housing, Ageing Society, and Loneliness. He edits over 30 academic journals and serves on international review boards. Articles Trends: Focus on public space dynamics, urban informality, heritage-driven development, and sustainable urban solutions. Recent work explores post-structural urban theory and global urban challenges. Awards: Regional Studies Association Book of the Year (2018), 15 CEO Leadership Awards, CFP Accolades. Advising & Grants: Supervised 18 PhD students and 125 MSc students. Coordinates research projects on urban form, authenticity, and synchronicity. Active in global urban networks like IMCL and RÊVE Research Institute. Labs/Teams: Halcyon Athenaeum Laboratory (HAL), former Civitas Athenaeum Laboratory (CAL). Collaborates with MIT, CLG, and the Urban Coalition ROZKVIT (Ukraine).

Shareq Mohd Nazirمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
• Bioenergy Conversion
• Decarbonization of Industry
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Shareq Mohd Nazir is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Division of Energy Processes in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He holds a joint appointment within the Digital Futures Faculty, a cross-disciplinary research center addressing societal challenges through digital technology innovation. Nazir earned his PhD in Energy and Process Engineering from NTNU (2018) and holds Master and Bachelor degrees in Chemical Engineering from BITS Pilani. His research focuses on decarbonization strategies including CO2 capture/utilization (CCUS), bioenergy conversion, and methane mitigation. Key methodologies involve techno-economic analysis and process modeling for industrial systems. Nazir leads projects integrating catalytic conversion, waste heat recovery, and gas switching technologies to achieve low-carbon energy systems. He teaches courses on chemical engineering systems, process design, and carbon-neutral energy systems at KTH. Recent publications emphasize multi-gas mitigation strategies, synthetic fuel production via biomass gasification, and cost-effective hydrogen production pathways. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with RISE Research Institutes and NTNU. Nazir’s research directly supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly targeting climate action (SDG13) and affordable clean energy (SDG7).

Robtel Neajai Paileyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Development Studies
• Citizenship Construction
• Conflict and Post-War Recovery
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Robtel Neajai Pailey is an Assistant Professor in International Social and Public Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE), Department of Social Policy since 2020. A Liberian scholar-activist, her research focuses on structural transformation in Global South contexts, particularly examining citizenship exclusion in Liberia and Sierra Leone through her book Africa’s ‘Negro’ Republics . She holds a PhD in Development Studies from SOAS (2014) and has held fellowships at the University of Oxford and African Development Bank Group. Her expertise spans Development Studies, Conflict Recovery, Governance, and Critical Race Theory. Awards include Liberia’s highest civilian honor (2024) and major academic accolades for her 2021 monograph, which influenced Liberia’s dual citizenship policy. She actively engages in public discourse through media appearances and policy advocacy, including serving as 2024 National Orator for Liberia.

Dharik Mallapragadaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy System Decarbonization
• Low-Carbon Technologies
• Optimization Modeling
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Dr. Dharik Mallapragada is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, affiliated with the Center for Advanced Technology in Telecommunications (CATT). His research focuses on mathematical modeling to analyze low-carbon technologies and their integration into energy systems, emphasizing decarbonization pathways for developed and developing economies. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Key research areas include optimizing energy infrastructure planning, electricity market designs for decarbonization, and techno-economic assessments of hydrogen production and storage. Recent work explores repurposing coal plants into thermal storage, evaluating rate structures for renewables-dominant grids, and analyzing India’s energy transition challenges. Mallapragada’s work bridges computational techniques like optimization modeling and data analytics with real-world policy and geographical contexts. Publications highlight infrastructure synergies between power and gas systems, hydrogen production pathways, and electrification barriers in heavy industries. His research underscores the importance of flexible energy systems and equitable policy frameworks, particularly for emerging economies. The Sustainable Energy Transitions (SET) group he leads collaborates globally to address climate mitigation challenges through analytical tools and cross-sectoral solutions.

• Public Sector Innovation
• Performance Management
• Continuous Improvement
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Wouter van Acker is Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy. His research examines innovation sustainability in public sectors, focusing on performance management, feedback systems, and organizational learning. Prior experience includes five years at the World Bank implementing civil service reforms in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Publications investigate: Populist attitudes in bureaucracies Nudging applications in policy Gender disparities in public innovation Accountability mechanisms His dissertation 'Sustainable Public Sector Innovations' received recognition as a top political science thesis in the Netherlands/Flanders (2017).

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Coastal Management
• Marine Renewable Energy
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Dr. Anne Marie O'Hagan is a Senior Research Fellow at MaREI Centre in University College Cork, with over 20 years of expertise in coastal and marine research. Specializing in Marine Spatial Planning, Coastal Management, and Offshore Renewable Energy governance, she serves as Principal Investigator for the Marine Institute-funded CoCoMar project and coordinates the SIMAtlantic project. Dr. O'Hagan holds a PhD on the legal framework for integrated coastal management and a law degree from National University of Ireland, Galway. Her research program examines: Legal and policy frameworks for ocean energy development Marine spatial planning implementation Coastal resilience and climate adaptation Ecosystem-based management approaches Blue carbon potential and valuation Dr. O'Hagan's recent publications demonstrate extensive contributions to marine governance literature, with particular focus on regulatory frameworks for offshore renewables, integrated coastal management, and transboundary marine planning. Her work combines legal analysis with spatial planning approaches to address complex environmental challenges. She actively participates in international working groups including IEA-OES and ICES, and chairs the law and governance sub-group of Ireland's Expert Advisory Group on Marine Protected Areas. As an educator, Dr. O'Hagan guest lectures on marine law and policy in UCC's LLM and MSc programs, bridging scientific and legal perspectives on marine governance.