Our diverse research areas are designed to address the most pressing legal challenges of today while anticipating the needs of tomorrow.

By providing evidence-based insights and innovative solutions, we aim to empower lawmakers to create policies that are effective, equitable, and forward-thinking.

Public Administration & Policy

Examining the structures and mechanisms that facilitate effective regional governance and intergovernmental cooperation by analyzing administrative frameworks that manage large-scale regions and coordinate policies across multiple jurisdictions.

Legislation & Legal Studies

Comparing legal systems among countries to evaluate how legislative frameworks support regional governance, inter-regional cooperation, and policy implementation for economic and social stability in super-wide areas.

Studies the legal frameworks that govern metropolitan and regional planning, emphasizing legislation’s role in land use, zoning, infrastructure development, and resource allocation within expansive jurisdictions.

Urban and Regional Planning Law

International and Comparative Law

Analyzing legal and policy frameworks across different nations to explore cross-border governance models, legal cooperation mechanisms, and international agreements that influence regional development.

Intellectual Property Law & Policy

Examining the development and reform of intellectual property policies through comparative analysis of U.S. law and governmental strategies that support IP-based industries.

Exploring the role of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and big data in IP management, emphasizing digital economy governance and patent system modernization.

Technology & Innovation Policy

Economic and Industrial Policy

Analyzing the impact of intellectual property on economic growth, focusing on strategies to foster innovation, commercialize IP assets, and develop legal frameworks for industry advancement.

Global and Comparative IP Law

Investigating U.S. intellectual property trends, best practices for IP administration across jurisdictions, and strategies for securing national competitiveness in the global digital market.

Focusing on the legal mechanisms that address environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainable development practices in both domestic and international contexts.

Environmental and Sustainability Law

Healthcare Law and Policy

Investigating the evolving landscape of healthcare laws, including access to care, healthcare equity, and the legal implications of health crises such as pandemics.

Global Governance and International Legal Systems

Studying international treaties, trade laws, and cross-border legislative practices, with a focus on global cooperation and human rights.

Researching legislative frameworks that aim to promote social justice, equality, and fairness, particularly in areas like education, employment, and civil rights.

Social Justice and Legislative Equity

Public Health Law and Policy

Investigating the legal frameworks that govern public health initiatives, disease prevention, and healthcare regulations.

Ethics and Legislative Decision-Making

Examining the ethical considerations in the legislative process, including the impact of lobbying, transparency, and corruption.

Studying the protection of civil rights and liberties, with a focus on constitutional interpretation and the balance between state authority and individual freedoms.

Civil Liberties and Constitutional Law