People

Zheng Wang, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS)
Professor Wang specializes in identity-based conflicts, nationalism, cross-cultural negotiation and maritime security. He is also a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center, a Fellow of the International Security Program at New America, and a member of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR). He received his Ph.D. from the George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution and an MPhil in Peace Studies from the University of Bradford. Read more.

David Wood
Director of Peacebuilding and Statebuilding in MENA Professor Wood has spent 14 years working internationally in violent settings to promote conflict resolution and transformation. His work involves local mediation, support for political processes and international facilitation. He is a recognized expert in community safety and justice, stabilization and conflict sensitivity. He is the founder of Peaceful Change Initiative, an international peacebuilding charity. Read more.

Joseph Huddleston,
Phd Research Design Advisor
Professor Huddleston specializes in Middle Eastern politics, intrastate conflict, and research design. Read more.

Hussein Ibrahim
Project Officer
Hussein focuses on peacebuilding and youth empowerment programs in the MENA region. Read more.

Maria T Gonzalez Esquivel
Finance and Administration Coordinator
Maria has over 7 years of professional experience in the financial sector. She focuses on International Economics and Development. Read more.

Pallavi Shahi
Project Coordinator
Pallavi is a journalist and her work has appeared in The Diplomat, the International Policy Digest and the Times of India. She focuses on International Organizations and Conflict Management. Read more.