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Tarek SayedView profile

Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Traffic Safety Analysis
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
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Dr. Tarek Sayed is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science. He specializes in Transportation Engineering, focusing on road safety analysis, traffic operations, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). He serves as the Director of the Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security (BITSAFS-Engineering) and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . His research addresses three core areas: improving road safety evaluation techniques, enhancing safety through traffic operations and highway design analysis, and advancing ITS technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for safety-audits of infrastructure projects like the Sea to Sky Highway and methodologies for evaluating transit signal priority systems in Vancouver. He has authored/co-authored over 250 publications and supervised 60 graduate students. Key Roles: Professor, BITSAFS Director, Journal Editor Awards: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Wilbur Smith Award, Sandford Fleming Award, Prince Michael International Road Safety Award Consulting: Global projects in traffic safety and ITS for agencies like ICBC, FHWA, and Ashghal His research integrates Bayesian statistical methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning to model traffic conflicts, pedestrian behavior, and safety interventions. Current projects include real-time safety optimization using autonomous vehicle data and analyzing shared space interactions between cyclists and pedestrians. Dr. Sayed chairs national/international committees, including the U.S. Transportation Research Board’s safety data committee. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and infrastructure investment decisions worldwide.

Jose Miguel AbitoView profile

Associate Professor

• Industrial Organization
• Regulation
• Environmental Economics
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Jose Miguel Abito ("Mike") is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at The Ohio State University (OSU), serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University, with prior roles including Assistant Professor at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he won a teaching award. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly industrial organization, regulation, and environmental economics. He examines topics such as regulatory incentives, consumer misinformation effects, and antitrust methodologies in sectors like electricity, extended warranties, and infant formula. Education: PhD in Economics from Northwestern University (Evanston, IL), graduate studies in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics at Toulouse, France, and undergraduate studies in Singapore. Research Interests: Mike explores how regulatory frameworks impact market efficiency, consumer welfare, and firm behavior. Recent work analyzes renewable energy market design, electricity procurement dynamics, and demand spillovers in welfare programs like WIC. His methodologies bridge theoretical models and empirical analysis to address complex policy questions. Professional Activities: Currently serves as a University Senator (2023-2026), member of the Salmon P. Chase Center Academic Advisory Committee, and faculty advisor for the Quantitative Finance Club at OSU. Previously involved in inclusive teaching initiatives at Wharton. Awards: Recognized with a teaching award during his tenure at Wharton School. Grants & Advising: Advises on projects related to infant formula markets, wage dynamics, and environmental policy. Engaged in collaborative research on green jobs, regulatory auditing frameworks, and productivity analysis.

Maurizio DallocchioView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Restructuring
• +3 more

Maurizio Dallocchio is a Full Professor of Corporate Finance at Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. He served as Dean of SDA Bocconi (2003–2007) and has held leadership roles in academic and professional institutions, including Chair of the Audit Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB). His research focuses on corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and sustainable finance. Dallocchio founded DGPA & Co., a corporate finance consultancy, and advises public and private entities globally. He has taught at leading institutions like London Business School and NYU Stern School of Business. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Bocconi University Advanced studies at London Business School and New York University Stern School of Business Research Interests: Prof. Dallocchio’s work emphasizes corporate restructuring, ESG integration in finance, and strategic valuation methodologies . Recent studies explore environmental performance in emerging markets and the resilience of conglomerates during economic crises. He advocates for sustainable investment strategies that balance financial returns with societal impact. Professional Engagements: Board member roles at Klepierre Management, General Finance, and Podravska Banka Past Director of the Master in Corporate Finance program at SDA Bocconi Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at Bocconi’s Corporate Finance and Real Estate Department, collaborating with global institutions on projects involving corporate governance, M&A analytics, and sustainable development.

Hami AmiraslaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Capital Markets
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Sustainability
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Hami Amiraslani serves as Assistant Professor of Accounting at ESMT Berlin, holding a PhD and MSc from the London School of Economics. Previously faculty at INSEAD and a Wharton School visiting scholar, he teaches Management Accounting and Sustainable Business Finance across master's and executive programs. His educational credentials include: PhD in Accounting, London School of Economics and Political Science MRes, City St George’s, University of London MSc in International Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science Amiraslani's research investigates capital markets, corporate governance, and sustainability interfaces with financial contracting and regulation. His work critically examines how ESG integration, board oversight structures, and climate disclosure frameworks reshape market efficiency and investor behavior, blending theoretical rigor with empirical analysis of regulatory impacts. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: 1) Board-level governance mechanisms for ESG risk management, 2) Regulatory consequences of climate disclosure mandates on capital allocation, and 3) Bond market valuation effects of sustainability performance. These studies consistently demonstrate how governance quality mediates the relationship between sustainability practices and financial outcomes across debt and equity markets. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. His teaching portfolio indicates active mentorship in accounting education though specific student advisees aren't listed. Research activities appear institutionally supported through ESMT's academic infrastructure without explicit grant mentions.

Khaled HussaineyView profile

Professor

• Corporate Narrative Reporting
• XBRL
• Corporate Governance
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Professor Khaled Hussainey is a Professor of Accounting at Bangor Business School, appointed in April 2024. He previously held academic roles at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Stirling, Manchester, and Ain Shams Universities. With over 25 years of teaching experience, his research focuses on corporate narrative reporting, XBRL, and sustainability. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and secured grants from ESRC, Qatar National Research Foundation, and others. His qualifications include a Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance from the University of Manchester (2004), an M.Sc. from the University of Birmingham (2000), and a B.Com. from Ain Shams University (1994). He has supervised 56 PhD and 7 DBA theses. Research interests include corporate governance, earnings management, Islamic accounting, and big data. He serves as Co-Editor of the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting and Editor of the International Journal of Emerging Markets . His work has been recognized in Stanford University's Top 2% Researchers list (2023). Grants include £60,000 from ESRC (2005), $120,000 from Qatar NFR (2014), and £48,412 from the British Council (2019). He has held visiting professorships at King Khalid University, Tunis University, and others. He actively participates in international conferences and serves as an external assessor for promotions and research funds globally. His recent articles address sustainability reporting, FinTech disclosure, and climate governance. He emphasizes interdisciplinary research linking accounting practices with technological and environmental trends.

Jared EutslerView profile

Associate Professor

• Auditing
• Fraud
• Audit Regulation
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Jared Eutsler is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. He holds multiple professional certifications including CPA, CMA, CFM, and CFE, and brings industry experience from Ernst & Young and the PCAOB to his academic role. His educational qualifications are: Ph.D. in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Central Florida Masters in Accountancy and Information Systems from Arizona State University Bachelors in Accountancy from Grand Canyon University Dr. Eutsler specializes in auditing research with core interests in audit regulation, fraud detection mechanisms, and professional skepticism dynamics. His scholarly work examines behavioral aspects of auditor judgment, regulatory impacts on audit quality, and fraud vulnerabilities across contexts including education systems and public health reporting. He has published in premier outlets such as Accounting Organizations and Society and Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, demonstrating methodological diversity through experimental, archival, and case-based approaches. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on auditor-client interactions and regulatory compliance, with growing emphasis on real-world applications. Recent work extends into emerging domains like equity crowdfunding decision-making and politicization of financial reporting data, while maintaining strong connections to foundational auditing principles. His research increasingly employs behavioral experiments to model professional skepticism threats and mitigation strategies in complex audit scenarios. Dr. Eutsler has been recognized with the G. Brint Ryan College of Business Teaching Innovation Award for his excellence in classroom instruction. His professional service includes significant public-sector engagement through the Audit & Finance committee for the City of Corinth and the Board of Directors for Denton County Transportation Authority, where he applies academic expertise to governmental financial oversight. No information on student advising or research grants was provided in the source material. No research labs or specialized teams are mentioned in the available documentation.

Mary Ellen CarterView profile

Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Executive Compensation
• Corporate Governance
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Professor Mary Ellen Carter is the Joseph L. Sweeney Chair in Accounting at Boston College's Carroll School of Management. She holds a BS from Babson College, an MBA from Boston College, and a PhD from MIT's Sloan School of Management. A CPA with prior audit experience at Coopers & Lybrand, she focuses on financial reporting, executive compensation, and corporate governance. Her research explores gender pay gaps, labor market pressures on compensation, and the role of compensation consultants. Her work has been published in top journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics , and featured in Forbes , Financial Times , and New York Times . She currently serves as Editor of The Accounting Review and Associate Editor of Management Science . Notable awards include the Coughlin Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) and Ernst & Young Faculty Fellowship (2021-2022). Professor Carter teaches intermediate accounting and has held faculty positions at Columbia Business School and Wharton School. Her research trends emphasize real-world impacts of accounting policies, regulatory changes, and labor market dynamics. Recent studies address pandemic-driven compensation shifts and ESG-related governance mechanisms.

Bryan PardoView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Generative Modeling
• Signal Processing
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Bryan Pardo is a Professor of Computer Science at Northwestern University and head of the Interactive Audio Lab. He co-directs the Northwestern Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design and chairs the Computer Science Diversity Committee. He teaches courses in Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Generative Modeling, and Digital Music Instrument Design. PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan MMus in Jazz and Improvisation, University of Michigan MS in Computer Science, Ohio State University BMus in Jazz Composition, Ohio State University His research focuses on machine understanding and manipulation of sound, particularly in music and speech domains. Key areas include Machine Learning (e.g., automated gradient clipping), Signal Processing (e.g., Multi-scale Common-fate Transform), and Human Computer Interaction. Applications involve inclusive audio interfaces, audio search engines, source separation, natural language-controlled audio effects, privacy-preserving adversarial attacks on voice recognition, and music co-creation tools. Recent publications highlight advancements in neural watermarking (MaskMark), masked acoustic modeling (VampNet), and real-time adversarial privacy systems for speech. His lab's work has been applied in Adobe's AI-powered audio editor and Lexie B2 hearing aids. Scientific Awards: $1.8 million NSF Future of Work award $440K NSF grant for accessible music programming $200K Toyota grant $100K Sony grant TorchCrepe pitch tracker: 20 million+ downloads Bryan Pardo advises PhD student Max Morrison and collaborates with researchers like Patrick O'Reilly, Zeyu Jin, and Prem Seetharaman. His lab develops technologies for blind and visually impaired audio creators, including HaptEQ and Eyes-free tools.

• Commercial Law
• E-Commerce Law
• Consumer Law
• +3 more

Fidelma White is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. She holds a Higher Doctorate (LL.D.) from the National University of Ireland and has been affiliated with UCC since 1995, previously teaching at the University of Sheffield (1991–1995). Her research focuses on commercial law, e-commerce, consumer law, and public sector audit. She has advised numerous national and EU institutions, including the European Parliament and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Education: LL.B. and B.C.L. from UCC (1988–1989), LL.M. in International Business Law (London School of Economics, 1991), and an LL.D. (2009). She also holds postgraduate qualifications in teaching and learning in higher education (2019–2020). Research Interests: White’s work emphasizes digital markets, consumer protection, and EU regulatory frameworks. She has led projects funded by the Irish Research Council and EU initiatives, exploring topics like cross-border online gambling and digital content regulation. Awards: Recipient of UCC’s President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2009) and the Partnership Award for Innovative Teaching (1994). She has also contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and authored/co-authored books on consumer law and commercial practices. Grants & Collaborations: Over €120,000 in research funding, including a €105k study on EU legal frameworks for online gambling (2019–2024). Collaborations include projects with Mary Donnelly and Louise Crowley at UCC, and international work with institutions like KU Leuven and the European Commission. Teaching: Specializes in commercial law, e-commerce law, and legal education. She has designed innovative programs like the eLaw Summer Institute, integrating technology into legal pedagogy. External Roles: External examiner at UCD, Griffith College Dublin, and other institutions. She also serves on advisory committees for consumer legislation and EU policy initiatives.

Hisham FaragView profile

Professor

• FinTech
• Corporate Governance
• Board Structure
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Professor Hisham Farag is a distinguished academic at the University of Birmingham , where he serves as Professor of Finance and Director of Research at the Birmingham Business School . He is also the Founding Director of the Sustainable Financial Innovation Research Centre (SFIC) , underscoring his leadership in advancing research in sustainable finance and financial innovation. His work is deeply embedded in the Department of Finance , where he contributes to both research and academic leadership. His primary research interests span a wide and impactful range of topics in modern finance, including FinTech , corporate governance , board structure and diversity , corporate social responsibility (CSR) , behavioural finance , sustainable finance , ESG , and green finance . His research investigates how governance mechanisms, board composition, and financial innovations influence firm performance, risk, and ethical outcomes, particularly in both developed and emerging markets. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on global corporate governance, alternative finance, and the social dimensions of finance. Key themes include the role of board diversity in bank stability, the impact of FinTech on entrepreneurship, and the integration of CSR in Islamic and Chinese financial institutions. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , British Journal of Management , and European Journal of Finance . Professor Farag has received significant research funding from notable institutions including the Bank of England , Innovate UK (Energy Systems Catapult) , and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) . His research projects have addressed critical issues such as board effectiveness, risk in financial institutions, and investment decisions in hedge funds. He is actively involved in the academic community, serving as Associate Editor for several prestigious journals: European Journal of Finance , Research in International Business and Finance , Business Ethics European Review , and African Accounting and Finance Association . He has also co-authored a research monograph titled Balancing the Board: Directors’ Skills and Diversity , funded by ICAS. Among his accolades, he received the Best Paper Award at the Global Finance Conference in California, USA. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and professional reports, reflecting a sustained and influential contribution to the field of finance.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Visualization
• Co-Design
• +3 more

Stephanie Wilson is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at City St George's, University of London, and Co-Director of the Centre for HCI Design (HCID). She co-founded the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Diversity in Data Visualization (DIVERSE CDT) and contributes to the Institute for Creativity and AI. Her research emphasizes inclusive interaction design, data visualization, co-design, and innovative digital technologies for healthcare, particularly for people with aphasia. She has supervised 17 PhD students to completion and led significant projects like EVA Park and INCA, which explore accessible virtual worlds and digital tools for aphasia. Her work has earned multiple awards, including ACM SIGCHI Honorable Mention Awards and the Tech4Good Accessibility Award Finalist. Stephanie has secured over £10 million in research funding, including grants from EPSRC and Innovate UK, and actively contributes to academic governance through roles like Chair of the Research Degrees Committee and establishing the Women++ group. She advocates for participatory design and ethical research practices in healthcare technology.

• Corporate Governance
• Earnings Management
• Voluntary Disclosure
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YUE Heng is a Full-time Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), holding dual roles as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Programme Director of the SMU Tsinghua Joint Master of Science in CFO Leadership. He joined SMU in 2015 after teaching at Peking University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the Guanghua School of Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. His research focuses on corporate governance, earnings management, voluntary disclosure in emerging markets, and capital market dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on tunneling through intercorporate loans, political corruption impacts on reporting quality, and cultural influences on corporate risk-taking. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review . Honors include the Liyining Research Award (2013) and the ICBC Economic Scholar Award (2011). He advises doctoral students in accounting and has contributed to curriculum development in executive education programs. His current research explores green transition challenges, audit quality in anti-corruption contexts, and information asymmetry in emerging markets. Key Research Themes: Corporate Governance Failures, Financial Transparency, Political Economy of Accounting, Emerging Market Financial Systems Teaching Areas: Advanced Financial Accounting, CFO Leadership, Financial Statement Analysis

• White-Collar Crime
• Corporate Governance
• Management Accounting
• +6 more

Clinton Free is a Professor in the Discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney Business School. He holds leadership roles such as former Deputy Dean and Head of School, Academic Director of the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), and Deputy Director of the Centre for Law, Markets and Regulation. His research focuses on white-collar crime, corporate governance, management accounting, and auditing. He has received an ARC Future Fellowship and multiple grants, including an ARC Linkage Grant and a major SSHRC grant in Canada. His work spans academic leadership, editorial board roles (e.g., Accounting, Organizations & Society ), and executive education across institutions like Oxford and Queen’s School of Business. Research interests include fraud dynamics, corporate governance reforms, sustainability assurance, and algorithmic management. He has advised private and public sector organizations and won teaching awards for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Clinton’s educational background includes Commerce and Law degrees from UNSW and a doctorate from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. Recent publications explore fraud offender narratives, algorithmic labor control (e.g., Uber), climate-related disclosures, and critiques of corporate law reforms. He frequently engages with media, discussing topics like Bunnings’ market dominance, illegal phoenixing, and white-collar crime psychology. Grants: ARC Future Fellowship, ARC Linkage Grant, SSHRC Canada Grant Teaching: EMBA courses on leadership and governance Media Contributions: ABC Four Corners, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review

Amy DamashekView profile

Professor

• Child Maltreatment Prevention
• Injury Prevention
• Infant Mortality
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Dr. Amy Damashek serves as Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while mentoring Clinical Psychology doctoral students. She chairs the department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and maintains an active research program focused on vulnerable populations. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia (2007) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2009) Research Focus: Her work centers on preventing child maltreatment and unintentional injuries among at-risk youth, with specialized expertise in infant sleep-related deaths and health disparities . She develops culturally responsive parenting interventions for low-income and Spanish-speaking families, emphasizing community-based solutions through home visiting programs. Publication Trends: Recent work (2020-2023) demonstrates consistent focus on pandemic adaptation of family services, safe sleep practices in marginalized communities, and digital intervention strategies. Her mixed-methods approach bridges clinical psychology with public health, prioritizing implementation in real-world settings. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the American Psychological Association Former President of APA Division 37 (Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice) Grants & Mentoring: Secured federal funding for child injury prevention in underserved communities. Mentors Clinical Psychology doctoral students with emphasis on culturally competent practice, accepting new graduate students for Fall 2025. Her federally funded work directly informs evidence-based home visiting protocols. Research Ecosystem: Collaborates extensively with community health workers, home visiting agencies, and pediatric care providers to implement and evaluate interventions addressing structural barriers in family support systems.

Yoon Ju KangView profile

Associate Professor

• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Accounting
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Yoon Ju Kang is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012), an MS in Accountancy (2006), and a BS in Mass Communication & Journalism with a double major in Business Administration from Ewha Womans University (2003). Her research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, and professional skepticism, with notable contributions to understanding audit committee dynamics and audit quality improvement. She is a Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and has held academic roles at UMass Amherst (2014–present) and Lehigh University (2012–2014). Research & Awards : Kang has received prestigious recognitions including the KPMG Academic Research Program Grant (2021) and multiple teaching awards such as the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2020). Her work explores audit judgment rules, investor perspectives in auditing, and knowledge transfer in audit firm consultations. Recent studies include analyses of critical audit matters (CAMs) communication and audit committee oversight effectiveness. Teaching : She teaches Auditing and Financial Accounting courses, emphasizing practical application of theoretical frameworks. Her research and teaching intersect in areas like auditor skepticism and audit quality metrics. She has collaborated with institutions like the Center for Audit Quality and contributed to policy discussions on audit innovation.