Lecturer in Economics, University of East Anglia Rui is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of East Anglia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Milan and taught before at UCL and Queen Mary, University of London. His current research focuses on issues related to democratic decision-making (e.g., voting), the demand and supply of populism and other radical ideologies (mainly in Europe), and the relevance and persistence of institutions (i.e., the "rules" of the political game).
Professor of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Rebecca Flowers is a professor of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Flowers uses thermochronology, geochronology, and geologic observations to address problems in continental tectonics and mantle dynamics, with particular focus on understanding the coupling of deeper Earth and surface processes over extended (10s-100s Ma) timescales. Her (U-Th)/He geochronology lab also emphasizes the development and refinement of both conventional (e.g., apatite, zircon, titanite) and novel (e.g., conodonts, rutile, garnet) He thermochronometers. She is especially interested in creative, collaborative applications of (U-Th)/He data to problems in fields in which the technique has not typically been utilized. For example, her group has dated lunar zircon to constrain the impact history of the Moon, dated perovskite to determine the timing of kimberlite emplacement, and dated conodonts in an effort to decipher the thermal history of shales.
Director, Institute of Cancer Policy, King's College London Richard Sullivan is a Cancer & Global Health Professor at King’s College London and Guy’s Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Centre. At King’s, he is the Director of the Institute of Cancer Policy and Director of the Centre for Conflict & Health Research. Richard is the NCD advisor to the World Health Organisation, a Fellow at the Centre for Global Development, and a UK representative to the WHO IARC Scientific Governing Council. His global cancer research programs cover cancer systems strengthening, political economy (value & affordability), pharmaceutical policy, and global cancer surgery, with a special interest in cancer care in conflict. He directs several major research programs in conflict and health, focusing on the Middle East and Sub-Saharan African regions, specifically in health security intelligence and health systems strengthening in conflict. Professor Sullivan was trained in surgical oncology and had a PhD in biochemistry from University College London. He has published over 500 articles, including seventeen Lancet & Lancet Oncology Commissions, and has written extensively on cancer systems strengthening and matters relevant to global health security. Richard was previously Clinical Director of Cancer Research UK for over ten years, a board member of UICC, and past Director of the Council for Emerging National Security Affairs.
Lecturer in Social and Political Philosophy, University of Bristol Rebecca Buxton is a Lecturer in Social and Political Philosophy at the University of Bristol, working on migration, displacement, citizenship, and exile. Her research examines the political rights of refugees in various settings and the concept of 'membership' in political and social theory.
Senior Lecturer in Personal Finance, The Open University I am a Senior Lecturer in Personal Finance at the Open University. My research covers topics such as financial inclusion, taxation and asset-based welfare.
Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Clemson University Professor Ryan Polk joined the Clemson faculty in July 2023 after earning his Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Alabama. Before doctoral work, he worked in EY's tax service line in the Tysons, Virginia office serving clients in the biotechnology, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. Professor Polk is a licensed CPA in the states of Virginia and South Carolina. Professor Polk researches issues related to taxpayer behavior, tax enforcement, public shareholder filings, and capital markets.
