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Jonathan ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Jonathan Zhang serves as Assistant Professor of Public Policy at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, applying quantitative economic methods to address critical health policy challenges affecting vulnerable populations including veterans, mental health patients, and immigrants. Academic Background PhD in Economics, Stanford University Undergraduate degree in Statistics Research Focus : Dr. Zhang's work centers on health economics with emphasis on: Mental health care access and outcomes Opioid crisis interventions and provider behavior Immigrant economic mobility across 15 destination countries Policy impacts on vulnerable populations during crises Veterans' health outcomes through VA collaborations His methodology combines quasi-experimental designs with large-scale administrative datasets from Veterans Affairs and Canadian health systems. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent themes: economic shocks affecting mortality, safety net program interactions, and pandemic impacts on substance use treatment. Awards : No scientific awards were documented in source materials. Mentorship & Collaboration : Dr. Zhang actively mentors policy students while expanding interdisciplinary work with VA's Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. His research program leverages Duke's VA partnerships to translate findings into actionable health policies. Research Environment : Based at Sanford School, he participates in policy forums while developing community-engaged projects addressing Vancouver's opioid crisis legacy and Ontario's mental health systems.

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Tobias BaucklohView profile

Assistant Professor

University of CologneGermany

Dr. Tobias Bauckloh is a Junior Professor for Sustainable Finance at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, University of Cologne, since 2021. He is a member of the Sustainable Finance Research Platform and contributes to the Key Profile Area 'Social and Economic Behavior' through interdisciplinary research at the intersection of economics, psychology, and sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Finance (2015-2020), University of Kassel M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (2015), University of Kassel Diploma in Industrial Engineering (2012), University of Kassel His research focuses on sustainable finance, behavioral finance, and empirical finance, with particular emphasis on tax avoidance, ESG commitments, and behavioral market responses. He contributes to the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence, which addresses global financial crises, inequality, and policy challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration between the Universities of Cologne and Bonn. Recent publications analyze spillover effects in corporate tax strategies, empirical evaluations of UN PRI signatories, and behavioral factors in stock market reactions to sports events. His work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 (Decent Work) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). As part of the University of Cologne's five Clusters of Excellence funded under Germany's Excellence Strategy, Bauckloh's research integrates with broader initiatives like the Cologne Laboratory for Economic Research (CLER) and HPDnet, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle societal challenges.

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Maximilian A. MüllerView profile

Professor

University of CologneGermany

Maximilian A. Müller is a Professor of Financial Accounting at the University of Cologne since 2022. He previously held academic roles as an Associate Professor of Accounting at ESMT Berlin (2020-2022), Professor of Financial Reporting at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2016-2019), and Assistant Professor at WHU (2012-2015). He earned his Dr. rer. pol. (Ph.D.) from WHU in 2011 and a Diploma-Degree in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim in 2008. Education : Dr. rer. pol., WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2011) Diploma-Degree, Business Administration, University of Mannheim (2008) Müller’s research centers on financial accounting, taxation, and corporate finance, with a focus on regulatory compliance, tax policy, and behavioral economics. His work examines how disclosure practices, tax incentives, and market dynamics influence corporate behavior and public policy. Recent publications analyze peer disclosure effects, tax incidence, and fair value recognition. Selected Research Trends : Interplay between financial reporting regulation and banking relationships Impact of taxation on corporate investment and resource allocation Behavioral responses to mandatory disclosures in markets Owner exposure mechanisms through financial disclosures Contact : Email: maximilian.mueller@wiso.uni-koeln.de Office: Financial Accounting, University of Cologne

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Oddný HelgadóttirView profile

Associate Professor

Copenhagen Business SchoolDenmark

Oddný Helgadóttir is an associate professor at the Department of Organization , Copenhagen Business School , with a PhD from Brown University and visiting fellowships at European University Institute and Copenhagen Business School . Her research bridges International Political Economy , sociology of professions , and history of economic ideas , focusing on: Macroeconomic ideas and growth models International taxation and inequality Scientific and policy paradigms in macroeconomics Financialization and shadow banking Experts and professional networks She currently contributes to the Horizon 2020 project COFFERS (Combating Fiscal Fraud and Empowering Regulators). Her recent publications examine: Offshore storage and tax avoidance in Luxury Freeports Professional incentives shaping macroeconomic modeling Ideational dynamics in neoliberal economic thought Political implications of shadow banking expertise Neoliberalism’s institutional resilience post-crisis

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Clément MalgouyresView profile

Researcher

Polytechnic Institute of ParisFrance

Clément Malgouyres serves as a CNRS Researcher (Chargé de Recherche) at CREST, a leading research center affiliated with ENSAE Paris and Paris School of Economics (PSE). He maintains dual affiliations with the Institut des politiques publiques (IPP) at PSE and the Economics of Innovation Lab at Collège de France, while also holding research affiliate status at IZA. His institutional positioning bridges academic research with direct policy relevance through these multiple high-impact affiliations. Malgouyres earned his PhD from the European University Institute (Florence) in 2016 followed by his HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from Sciences Po in 2021. His professional trajectory includes prior experience as a research economist at Banque de France, providing him with practical insights into central banking operations before transitioning to his current academic research role. As an applied economist specializing in public and labor economics, Malgouyres investigates how public policy shapes corporate behavior, with particular focus on corporate taxation's impact on entrepreneurship and firms' roles in labor markets. His methodological approach combines rigorous empirical analysis of administrative datasets with structural economic modeling to identify causal relationships. Recent work examines environmental policy trade-offs in EV incentives, while earlier research explored trade shock impacts on labor markets and voting behavior, demonstrating his capacity to address both contemporary and foundational economic questions. His publication trajectory reveals an evolving research agenda increasingly focused on the intersection of environmental policy, technological change, and economic inequality. Malgouyres employs natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to evaluate policy impacts, with recent work analyzing French environmental score reforms and broadband internet's effects on occupational segregation. This methodological consistency across diverse topics enables robust policy evaluation while maintaining academic rigor. Quarterly Journal of Economics (forthcoming) American Economic Review (2023) Journal of Public Economics (2022) Journal of Labor Economics (2025) Journal of International Economics (2021) Malgouyres actively translates academic research into policy impact through commissioned evaluations for French governmental bodies. His work on the CICE tax credit reform informed parliamentary budget discussions in 2019, with findings covered by major media outlets including Le Monde and Les Echos. Additional policy contributions include evaluations for France Stratégie (Prime Minister's think tank) and the Ministry of Labor, demonstrating his commitment to evidence-based policymaking. Through CREST and affiliated networks, Malgouyres participates in interdisciplinary research consortia connecting economics with political science and sociology. His current projects examining decarbonization incentives and corporate tax policy involve collaboration with leading institutions including Sciences Po and the Collège de France, positioning him at the forefront of policy-relevant economic research in France.

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Dirk HermansView profile

Professor

KU LeuvenBelgium

Dirk Hermans is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences , KU Leuven , Belgium. He is a Clinical Psychologist and Behavior Therapist with a focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and experimental psychopathology. Currently, he serves as Director of the Research Unit 'Behavior, Health and Psychopathology' Director of KU Leuven's postgraduate CBT training Principal Investigator for the KU Leuven Center for Excellence (Generalization Research) Principal Investigator for KU Leuven's C1 program 'Extinction, Avoidance, Generalization' Research Interests His work centers on autobiographical memory and psychopathology and associative mechanisms of fear (extinction, generalization, avoidance). Key subfields include Exposure therapy for anxiety and related disorders Virtual reality applications in adolescent mental health Implementation science for evidence-based practices Posttraumatic stress in high-risk professions Repetitive negative thinking in emotional disorders Scientific Contributions Recent publications explore mechanisms in exposure therapy, virtual reality interventions for social anxiety in adolescents, and predictive models linking fear extinction to anxiety outcomes. His research is funded by grants such as KU Leuven Center for Excellence Hercules Foundation infrastructure grants European Meeting of Human Fear Conditioning Notable Awards Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2010–present) Fellow, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (2017–present)

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Michael P HartView profile

Assistant Professor

University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Michael P Hart is an Assistant Professor of Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He serves as a Principle Investigator in the Autism Program of Excellence and is a Member of the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology. His research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal circuit formation and plasticity. Education: B.S. in Neuroscience from St. Lawrence University (2006) Ph.D. in Neuroscience from University of Pennsylvania (2012) Research Interests: Dr. Hart's research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuronal circuit formation and plasticity. His work specifically investigates: 1) how neuronal circuits are wired through synaptic connections between neurons; 2) how synaptic connections within circuits are modified; and 3) how these modifications impact behavior. He is particularly interested in understanding the circuit-associated functions of genes associated with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism and schizophrenia. Using C. elegans as a primary model system, his lab leverages the organism's simple nervous system (302 neurons) to study complex questions in neurobiology with unparalleled resolution. This approach allows for analysis of gene function at the level of single neurons and single isoforms, providing insights into fundamental neurobiological processes and disease mechanisms. Publication Trends: Dr. Hart's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on synaptic proteins (particularly neurexins and neuroligins), their role in circuit formation and plasticity, and how variants in these genes relate to neurodevelopmental disorders. His work bridges basic neurobiology with translational research, using C. elegans to model human conditions like autism and schizophrenia. A significant portion of his recent work examines how genetic variants impact behavior through changes in neuronal circuits, with multiple publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications and Communications Biology in 2024. Training and Mentorship: Dr. Hart is actively seeking candidates for graduate and undergraduate research positions in his lab. His postdoctoral training at Columbia University (2012-2017) and subsequent role as a Research Associate at Penn's Department of Genetics (2017-2019) have prepared him to mentor students in neuroscience, genetics, and molecular biology techniques. The lab provides opportunities to work with the C. elegans model system to address fundamental questions in neurobiology. Research Environment: The Hart Lab is located in the Clinical Research Building (CRB) at the University of Pennsylvania, with lab space in CRB 450 and office in CRB 452A. The lab is part of the Department of Genetics within the Perelman School of Medicine and maintains strong connections with the Cell and Molecular Biology and Neuroscience graduate groups. The research environment emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding neural circuit function and its relationship to neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Maali BenhissiView profile

Assistant Professor

Clermont Auvergne UniversityFrance

Maali Benhissi is an Assistant Professor in Marketing at EDC Paris Business School. She holds a PhD in Management Sciences (Marketing) from the University of Lille and is actively engaged in research focusing on consumer behavior in retail environments. Her primary research interests include Consumer Behavior , Customer Experience , Sustainable Consumption , and Digital Marketing . Her work particularly examines how environmental factors in retail spaces influence consumer decision-making processes. She has conducted cross-cultural studies comparing consumer responses in Tunisia and Colombia, revealing how different cultural contexts shape reactions to store crowding and spatial constraints. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding consumer avoidance strategies in crowded retail environments, both during regular shopping periods and during sales events. Her research combines psychological theories with practical retail management applications, providing actionable insights for retailers navigating post-pandemic consumer expectations. Her research methodology typically involves quantitative studies with significant sample sizes (608 consumers in her 2025 publication) and incorporates theoretical frameworks such as coping theory to explain consumer behavior. She frequently collaborates with researchers from other French institutions, demonstrating strong academic networking within the French research community.

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Valery GrinevichView profile

Professor

University of MannheimGermany

Valery Grinevich is a Professor at the Central Institute for Mental Health, Mannheim , focusing on neuropeptide research in psychiatry. His career spans from PhD studies in Saint-Petersburg (1992-1996) to leading a research team exploring oxytocin's central actions on pain, fear, and socio-sexual behaviors. Education : PhD (1992-1996) in Saint-Petersburg Institution : Central Institute for Mental Health, Mannheim Research Focus : Neuropeptide signaling, oxytocin neurobiology, pain processing, social behavior, and emotional regulation His research investigates how oxytocin modulates fear responses , social communication , and stress-induced behaviors , with key contributions to understanding hypothalamic oxytocin systems and central amygdala circuits . Publications reveal a focus on neuroplasticity , neuroendocrine interactions , and rodent models of psychiatric conditions. Current work examines astrocyte-neuron interactions , chemogenetic activation of oxytocin neurons, and inter-female communication mechanisms. The team utilizes advanced techniques to study parvocellular/magnocellular neuron dynamics and emotional discrimination .

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Sonke JohnsenView profile

Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Sonke Johnsen is the Ida Stephens Owens Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, with additional appointments as Professor in the Division of Marine Science and Conservation at the Nicholas School of the Environment. He is also affiliated with the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. His research program focuses on visual ecology, examining how animals interact with light in natural environments. The Johnsen Lab investigates bioluminescent signals underwater, visibility of aquatic animals, tissue ultrastructure and transparency, polarization vision, ultraviolet vision effects on predation, and optical sampling techniques for zooplankton. They also collaborate with Dr. Ken Lohmann at UNC on magnetoreception research. Dr. Johnsen's recent publications reveal a strong focus on visual acuity across marine species, dynamic visual appearance, color signaling, and the interplay between light environments and animal behavior. His work spans from molecular mechanisms to ecological implications, showing particular interest in how visual systems have evolved to meet environmental challenges in aquatic habitats. His research has been supported by significant grants from the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization, Air Force Research Laboratory, and University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill for projects on transparency in fish, visual acuity, and magnetoreception in marine animals. Dr. Johnsen earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1996) and his B.A. from Swarthmore College (1988). His interdisciplinary approach combines protein biochemistry, microscopy, behavioral studies, field techniques, and mathematical modeling to address fundamental questions in sensory biology.

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Jennifer GreggView profile

Professor

San José State UniversityUnited States

Jennifer Gregg is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on avoidance mechanisms in psychological disorders, particularly related to fear of death, end-of-life experiences, and grief. She explores how these avoidance behaviors intersect with coping strategies during global crises like pandemics, emphasizing their impact on meaningful living. Her work is inspired by collaborations with international research assistants, resilient students overcoming educational barriers, and patients sharing their end-of-life journeys. Contact: jennifer.gregg@sjsu.edu

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Matthew BaldockView profile

Research Fellow

The University of AdelaideAustralia

Dr. Matthew Baldock is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide , affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology and the Centre for Automotive Safety Research . With 20 years in road safety research, his work spans in-depth crash investigation, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, and driver distraction. Education : PhD in "Self regulation of the driving behaviour of older drivers" (2004), University of Adelaide. Research Interests : - Road Safety : Medical conditions in crashes, age-related driver/pedestrian risks. - Crash Analysis : In-depth investigations, forensic trauma studies. - Policy Development : Graduated licensing systems, traffic penalties, and infrastructure design. Article Trends : His recent publications focus on medical conditions in crashes, motorcycle safety innovations, pedestrian protection, and forensic biomechanics. Key methodologies include epidemiological analysis and collision dynamics evaluation. Supervision : Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD candidates in road safety disciplines.

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Tobias BachView profile

Professor

University of OsloNorway

Tobias Bach is a Professor at the Department of Political Science , University of Oslo, and Deputy Director of the institute since 2024. He leads the research group Politikk, byråkrati og organisasjon and is involved in projects like KODEM (a national data infrastructure for social scientists) and Comparative Research on the Executive Triangle in Europe (CoREx) . His work bridges academic research with public policy implementation. Education: PhD in Political Science (Dr. rer. pol.) from University of Potsdam (2013). Research Interests: Tobias Bach’s research focuses on the interplay between political control and bureaucratic autonomy, meritocratic vs. politicized appointments, organizational change in government, and public trust in regulatory agencies. His comparative approach spans Norway, Germany, and other European countries, often utilizing survey experiments and longitudinal analyses. Scientific Awards: Fellow at the Hertie School (2015). Circle U. Chair of Democracy (2021-2023). Lead role in establishing KODEM, a national data infrastructure for social scientists (2024). Selected Publications: His recent work examines the functional politicization of civil services, the competence and responsiveness of bureaucrats, and how organizational changes affect civil servant proactivity. These studies often involve cross-national collaborations and experimental designs. Grants & Collaborations: Bach has secured significant grants for infrastructure development (KODEM) and participates in networks like The Blind Spots of Public Bureaucracy and Norsk Forvaltningspanel , which enable experimental and comparative analyses of public administration.

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Frank HechtnerView profile

Professor

University of Erlangen–NurembergGermany

Prof. Dr. Frank Hechtner is a Professor of Business Taxation at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) , where he has held the chair since 2020. He previously held academic positions at the Free University of Berlin, including a junior professorship (2012-2017) and research assistant roles (2005-2010). His research focuses on tax impact analysis , economic analysis of tax law , tax compliance costs , and tax complexity . Current affiliation: FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg Previous: Free University Berlin Education: Ruhr University Bochum economics graduate Research Interests: Tax policy economic analysis Compliance cost measurement Gender equality in taxation Sustainability tax disclosures Digitalization in tax research Corporate tax avoidance deterrence Article Trends: Recent work combines tax economics , compliance behavior , and digital tax research , with notable studies on the 'Tampon Tax' , Digital Services Taxes , and AI applications for tax analysis . Publications appear in journals like European Economic Review , Public Finance Review , and Steuer und Wirtschaft . Collaborations: Frequently collaborates with researchers like Prof. Dr. Michael Fochmann, Prof. Dr. Christiane Nickel, and institutions including the German Federal Ministry of Finance.

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Tomu OtsukiView profile

Professor

Waseda UniversityJapan

Tomu Otsuki is a Professor at the School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, holding a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Hiroshima International University. His academic career spans clinical psychology, counseling science, and behavioral analysis, with a strong emphasis on contextual behavioral science approaches. He maintains active research collaborations across Japan and internationally, particularly in school-based mental health interventions. Dr. Otsuki's research interests center on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Relational Frame Theory (RFT), psychological flexibility models, and their applications in educational and clinical settings. His work bridges theoretical behavioral psychology with practical applications for mental health promotion, particularly among children and adolescents. Recent research has focused on developing culturally adapted ACT interventions for Japanese school settings, examining teacher behavioral support skills, and investigating psychological flexibility as a mediator of mental health outcomes. His publication record demonstrates a clear progression from foundational research on Relational Frame Theory toward applied interventions in educational contexts. Recent articles show a strong emphasis on developing culturally relevant assessment tools (like Japanese versions of ACT questionnaires) and implementing school-based ACT interventions. His work increasingly incorporates longitudinal designs to examine causal pathways between psychological flexibility and mental health outcomes. Japanese Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Uchiyama Memorial Award (2017.09) Japanese Association of Behavior Therapy Uchiyama Memorial Award (November 2007) Dr. Otsuki has mentored numerous students who have become active researchers in contextual behavioral science, particularly Kenichiro Ishizu and Yoshiyuki Shimoda who frequently appear as first authors on collaborative projects. His research has been supported by various Japanese funding bodies focusing on educational psychology and mental health promotion in schools. He has been instrumental in developing training programs for teachers in behavioral support and psychological flexibility concepts. He leads the Ohtsuki Lab (https://www.ohtsuki-lab.info/), which functions as a hub for contextual behavioral science research in Japan. The lab collaborates with schools, clinical settings, and international research groups to advance both theoretical understanding and practical applications of ACT and RFT. Recent initiatives include digital mental health interventions for teachers and students, reflecting the lab's commitment to innovative delivery methods for evidence-based psychological approaches.

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