Dr. Thomas Simon

Biography

Dr. Thomas Simon is a resident professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, specializing in International Law and Philosophy. He has a distinguished academic background, having chaired the Department of Philosophy at Illinois State University and served as a Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia. His experience includes teaching and conducting research at various institutions across the globe, including the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia and the University of Prishtina in Kosovo. Dr. Simon holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Washington University and a J.D. from the University of Illinois. His research primarily focuses on global injustices and minority issues, contributing over forty articles to the field. Notable publications include 'Ethnic Identity and Minority Protection' and 'Laws of Genocide'. He has founded and edited an electronic journal on Injustice Studies and has been involved in significant legal consultations for the United Nations and the American Bar Association. Additionally, he has practical legal experience as an attorney representing clients in high-profile cases, including those before the Ad Hoc War Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda. Dr. Simon's academic inquiries often bridge various disciplines, addressing key topics such as conflict resolution, human rights, and international criminal law.

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