Prof. Christoph Böhringer is a Professor of Economic Policy at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg (since 2007). Previously, he held a professorship at Heidelberg University (2004–2007) and led research departments at ZEW Mannheim and IER Stuttgart. His expertise spans climate policy, energy economics, and computable general equilibrium modeling. Education: PhD (Dr. rer. pol.) in Economics from the University of Stuttgart (1995), and a degree in Economic Engineering from Technical University of Karlsruhe (1991). Research focuses on climate policy design, carbon pricing, international emissions trading, and the economic impacts of environmental regulations. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including influential work on border carbon adjustments, carbon leakage, and renewable energy policies. Key publications analyze topics such as the efficiency of unilateral climate policies, the strategic use of carbon tariffs, and the role of sector coupling in reducing emissions. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical policy evaluation. Prof. Böhringer serves on expert commissions like the Expert Commission for Research and Innovation (Stifterverband) and collaborates with institutions such as the World Bank and OECD. His research has informed national and international climate policy debates.
Prof. Dr. Karsten Fischer serves as Full Professor and Head of the Chair for Political Theory at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute of Political Science, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), a position he has held since 2010. He concurrently holds a Visiting Professorship at Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen since 2007, demonstrating sustained academic leadership across Germany's premier institutions. His educational trajectory includes foundational studies at the Universities of Bonn and Frankfurt (Main) from 1988 to 1993/94, culminating in a summa cum laude PhD from Humboldt University Berlin in 1998. His academic journey progressed through Assistant Professor roles at Humboldt University (2003-2009) and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (1998-2002), where he completed his Habilitation in 2006. Fischer's research critically interrogates liberal political theory through historical and contemporary lenses, with signature contributions to understanding freedom narratives , religious pluralism in secular states , and civil society dynamics . His work synthesizes German Idealism with modern democratic challenges, particularly examining trust mechanisms, political consumption, and the paradoxes of autonomy. Key publications like Liberaler Agnostizismus (2014) establish him as a leading voice in liberalism's dialectical tensions between universal promises and practical failures. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals escalating focus on digital-era threats to democracy (e.g., Zuckerberg's influence), crisis narratives in liberal discourse, and renewed Hegelian explorations of freedom. His scholarship consistently bridges historical political thought with urgent contemporary issues like protest movements and religious governance. Scientific recognition includes: Best Teaching Award, Humboldt-University Berlin (2002) Fischer has mentored numerous graduate students and led significant research initiatives, notably directing the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy's 'Common Good and Civic Spirit' study group (1998-2002). His editorial leadership for special issues on liberalism's dialectics demonstrates commitment to advancing scholarly discourse. Current grant activities center on LMU's Chair for Political Theory, where he fosters interdisciplinary investigations into foundational political concepts. He directs the Chair for Political Theory within LMU's Department of Political Science, cultivating a research ecosystem that examines liberalism's evolution from Hegel to digital democracy through seminars, collaborative projects, and international academic exchanges that bridge theoretical rigor with real-world political challenges.
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Reinhardt holds the Professorship for Empirical Futures Research at the Department of Economics at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences. He is the Scientific Director of the BAT Foundation for Future Studies and co-editor of the international journal European Journal of Futures Research . His research focuses on social change, the future of work, leisure behaviors, consumption patterns, tourism analysis, and international comparative studies. He leads projects such as Germany’s Next Years (collaborating with the Federal Chancellery) and pan-European initiatives like The Future Hopes of Europeans . He also co-organizes events such as Delphi Talks Berlin and Hamburg Future Evenings . Additionally, he promotes academic partnerships with American institutions, including annual U.S. excursions for students. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, emphasizing societal transformation and future-oriented strategies. Professional Roles: Scientific Director, BAT Foundation for Future Studies Board Member, EBC University of Applied Sciences State Board of Trustees, Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft Key Research Themes: Social Change Dynamics Future of Work & Labor Markets Tourism Behavior and Policy International Comparative Studies Leisure Industry Economics Generational Equity and Demographic Challenges Collaborations & Outreach: Reinhardt actively engages in public discourse through forums like Hamburg Future Evenings and academic exchanges with partner universities. His projects often involve cross-sector collaboration to address societal challenges such as urban development, cultural preservation, and policy innovation.
Matthew McGue is a **Regents Professor** in the Department of Psychology at the **University of Minnesota**, with a guest professor position at the **University of Southern Denmark's Department of Epidemiology**. He specializes in **behavioral genetics**, focusing on **substance use disorders** and **aging processes**. His research leverages long-term studies like the **Minnesota Twin Family Study (MTFS)** and **Danish Studies on Aging**. **Educational Background**: Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota (1981). **Research Interests**: Behavioral genetics, individual differences, quantitative psychology, aging, and substance abuse. He investigates genetic contributions to substance use disorders, aging mechanisms, and the interplay between genes and environment in human traits. **Publications**: Over 150 articles on topics like cannabis use effects, personality genetics, and twin studies. Recent work examines recreational cannabis legalization impacts and genetic influences on educational achievement. **Awards/Grants**: Not explicitly listed in provided texts. **Labs/Teams**: Co-director of the **Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research**. Collaborates internationally on aging studies in Denmark.
Damien CHANEY is a Professor of Marketing at EM Normandie Business School (since 2020), holding a PhD from Université de Bourgogne (2008) and HDR accreditation (2016). His research focuses on the sociology of markets, experiential marketing, and consumer behavior. He has published extensively in top journals like Journal of Business Research, Industrial Marketing Management, and European Journal of Marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing, Université de Bourgogne, 2008 Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR), Université de Bourgogne, 2016 Research Interests: Sociology of markets (institutional dynamics, brand legitimacy), experiential marketing (festivals, brand museums), and consumer behavior (pre/post-purchase, co-production like crowdfunding). Recent work explores consumer resistance, omnichannel strategies in franchising, and overtourism. Key Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2008, focusing on brand heritage, consumer co-creation, and institutional theory applications in marketing. Notable studies include the impact of brand museums on consumer relationships and the role of crowdfund-ing in redefining consumer power. Labs/Teams: Active in EM Normandie’s marketing research group, collaborating with institutions like South Champagne Business School and international networks.
Dr. Justine Atkinson is a Lecturer in Media, Culture and Society at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Theatre, Film & Television Studies. She holds a PhD in film curation (2023) and is founder/director of Aya Films, a media education company. Her work focuses on collaborative curation, digital platforms (e.g., Curate-It app), and diversity in film distribution. She has collaborated with festivals like Edinburgh International Film Festival and SAFAR, and previously served as Festival Producer for Africa in Motion (2013–2019). Education: PhD in Film Curation, University of Glasgow (2023) Research interests include decolonisation in film festivals, digital curation practices, and media access equity. She teaches across four MSc programs at Glasgow and has guest-lectured internationally, including at South West University, Chongqing (2024). Her projects emphasize democratizing film knowledge through apps like Curate-It, designed to empower grassroots screenings. Her publications explore African audiovisual content distribution, pandemic-era media access, and festival curatorial equity. Grants and collaborations are centered on expanding inclusive film practices. She leads Aya Films' initiatives to bridge educational and industrial gaps in media sectors.
Roméo TÉDONGAP is a Professor of Finance at ESSEC Business School (Paris-Singapore), specializing in empirical asset pricing, behavioral finance, and macro-finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Université de Montréal and has held academic positions at Stockholm School of Economics (2007–2016) and ESSEC since 2016. His research focuses on asymmetric risk attitudes, systemic risks, and long-term investment valuation, with notable contributions to journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies . Key distinctions include the 2013 EFMA Best Paper Award and the 2008 Best PhD Thesis award. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Université de Montréal, 2008) Engineer’s Degree in Statistics and Economics (ENSEA Abidjan, 2003) Bachelor’s in Mathematics (University of Dschang, 2000) Research Interests: Macroeconomic uncertainty, behavioral asset pricing, climate finance, African stock markets, and systemic risk dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical applications, addressing topics like ultra-long investments, pandemic impacts, and microfinance strategies in Africa. Awards: 2013 EFMA Best Conference Paper Award 2008 Université de Montréal Best PhD Thesis Wallander Scholarships (2007–2013) Teaching & Leadership: Associate Dean for Research at ESSEC (2021–2024) Head of Finance PhD Program (2018–2021) Courses include Financial Markets, Advanced Derivatives, and Asset Pricing Grants & Editorial Roles: ANR grant for LONGTERMISM (2017) Associate Editor, British Accounting Review Editorial Board, Pan-African Scientific Research Council Labs & Collaborations: Active in ESSEC’s Energy & Commodity Finance Research Center, focusing on sustainable finance and climate transition investments.
Dietmar Jannach is a Full Professor at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria, affiliated with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity where he leads the Research Group for Information Systems. His academic roles include membership in the university's Senate and Curricular Commissions for Liberal Arts and Information Management. His research spans: Core Areas : Artificial Intelligence, Recommender Systems, and Software Engineering. Methodological Focus : Algorithm reproducibility, fairness in AI, sequential recommendations, and hybrid learning models. Emerging Interests : Generative AI for group decision support, ethical recommender systems, and foundation model applications. Jannach's recent publications critically evaluate reproducibility challenges in AI research, advocate for calibrated recommendations to mitigate bias, and explore agentic paradigms in group recommender systems. He emphasizes real-world validation, with studies on deployment challenges and developer experiences in software processes. He actively contributes to academic governance and mentors through research groups, though specific student advisees are not listed. Contact via Dietmar.Jannach@aau.at .
Yong Zhang is affiliated with Tsinghua University's Research Institute of Information Technology in Beijing, China. His research focuses on machine learning, optimization algorithms, edge computing, and their applications in areas like time series analysis, federated learning, and sensor networks. He has collaborated on projects involving neural networks, scheduling problems, and privacy-preserving techniques. Education: Yong Zhang earned a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Fudan University in 2007. His academic career includes roles at institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Hong Kong, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background. Research Contributions: His work spans theoretical computer science, algorithm design, and applied machine learning. Notable areas include developing efficient scheduling algorithms for energy systems, creating robust federated learning frameworks for industrial demand forecasting, and advancing methods for sentiment analysis using multimodal data. He has also contributed to biomedical engineering through smartphone-based health monitoring systems. Collaborations: He frequently collaborates with researchers at institutions like the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Nanyang Technological University, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Key projects involve data caching optimization in edge computing, distributed algorithms for dynamic networks, and combinatorial optimization problems. Labs & Future Work: His team explores cutting-edge topics in AI-driven systems, including trust-aware machine learning, distributed resource allocation, and real-time data processing for IoT applications. Current research emphasizes scalable solutions for complex optimization challenges in both academic and industrial settings.
Professor Jamie Carlson is a Professor of Marketing and Deputy Head of School - Research at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle. His expertise lies at the intersection of marketing, consumer behavior, and technology, with a focus on how organizations can better engage customers in increasingly digital environments. He has held significant leadership roles including Assistant Dean Research and Engagement (2018-2020) and Head of Marketing Discipline (2017-2018). Professor Carlson's educational background includes: PhD (Management) from the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Business (Honours) from the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle Professor Carlson's research program focuses on customer experience management, particularly at the customer-technology interface. His work spans three core areas: understanding customer engagement with physical and virtual channels, examining service design and consumer behavior in service industries, and investigating consumer adoption of e-health services. He emphasizes how consumers actively shape their consumption journeys, seeking both individualized and communal brand experiences across touchpoints, and how technology both creates value and presents challenges for consumer well-being. An analysis of Professor Carlson's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on digital transformation in marketing, with particular focus on omnichannel retailing, metaverse applications, social media engagement, and the psychological aspects of consumer behavior in digital environments. His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting marketing with information systems, psychology, and healthcare domains to address complex consumer behavior questions in our technology-driven world. Professor Carlson has received numerous prestigious awards for his scholarly contributions: 2025 Jay Lindquist Best Conference Paper Award at the Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress 2023 Best paper in Digital and Social Media Marketing Track at Academy of Marketing Multiple Top Cited/Downloaded Article recognitions from International Journal of Information Management (2022) 2022 Best paper award in the Australasian Marketing Journal Multiple best paper awards at Academy of Marketing conferences (2014-2017) 2010 Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning As a principal supervisor for PhD, DBA, and Honours students, Professor Carlson has mentored numerous successful researchers who have gone on to academic positions at institutions worldwide including Maastricht University (Netherlands), Dortmund University (Germany), Macquarie University, UTS, and the University of Adelaide. His students have received faculty medals, best paper awards, and the prestigious Arizona State University Center for Service Leadership Research Scholarship. His supervision focuses on customer engagement in digital media, service experience management, relationship quality, emotional appeals in advertising, and drivers of group travel behavior. Professor Carlson's research is conducted through multinational and interdisciplinary collaborations aligned with the Australian government's 'Growth Through Innovation' agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work connects marketing with information systems, psychology, and healthcare to develop frameworks for understanding e-service quality, online flow experiences, customer engagement, and value creation in digital environments.
Spyridon Daskalakis is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, where he works within the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication systems and ultra-low-power embedded technologies. Dr. Daskalakis earned his Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University's Microwaves and Antenna Engineering Group following undergraduate and master's studies at the Technical University of Crete's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Prior to his academic career, he served as a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer at Cirrus Logic and contributed to satellite communications projects at Celestia UK. His research spans ultra-low-power embedded systems , RFID/backscatter sensors , RF energy harvesting , and low-cost wireless agricultural sensors . Current projects emphasize Bluetooth and cellular network integration, software-defined radios, and millimeter-wave communications for sustainable IoT applications that support UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and responsible consumption. Dr. Daskalakis contributes to the Microwaves and Antenna Engineering Group, a globally recognized research unit specializing in physical-layer wireless systems. His work demonstrates significant impact through high citation rates, particularly in millimeter-wave backscatter communications and ambient RF energy harvesting technologies. He maintains an active professional presence through his personal website www.daskalakispiros.com and LinkedIn, while fostering student development through collaborative research projects focused on real-world wireless communication challenges.
Arturo Orellana is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University, specializing in organic synthesis, catalysis, and medicinal chemistry. His research focuses on natural products synthesis, development of new synthetic methods, and heterocyclic compounds with therapeutic potential. He leads the Orellana Lab, actively mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Key affiliations include the Faculty of Science and collaborations with institutions like Roche. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his professional trajectory includes extensive academic and industrial engagement. His research aligns with UN goals for health and sustainable consumption. Recent work includes publications in Organic Letters , Organic Process Research and Development , and Science Signalling . Students supervised include PhD candidates like Jiaqi Shi and Faizan, along with M.Sc. students such as Abel, Matthew, and Bill. His lab hosts postdoctoral researchers like Dr. Andrei Nikolaev and undergraduates like Natasha. No scientific awards are listed, but his work emphasizes impactful contributions to organic chemistry and drug discovery. Research grants and funding sources are not detailed, but his group's activities include sabbatical work, international presentations (e.g., at Roche, University of Zurich, and University of Paris), and active participation in conferences like the International Congress for Heterocyclic Chemistry. The Orellana Lab collaborates widely, with projects involving reaction development, natural product synthesis, and applications in medicinal chemistry. Future work likely focuses on expanding synthetic methodologies and translating discoveries into therapeutic applications.
Dr. Angela Finn is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University in the Department of Fashion & Textiles , City Campus, Australia. With expertise in sustainable fashion design , fashion manufacturing , and practice-led research , she focuses on design methodology and knowledge transfer in fashion education. Teaching Interests : Fashion Design, Sustainable Fashion & Textiles, Design/Research Methodology Research Emphasis : Sustainable design strategies, technological integration in textiles, historical design adaptation Her 15 most recent publications explore themes like minimization in fashion design , luxury sustainability , and virtual teaching resources . Key subtopics include zero-waste design , regional manufacturing , and UV-protective textiles for health applications. Supervision Availability : Open to mentoring Masters or PhD students in sustainable fashion and textiles research.
James X. Sullivan is a Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame and Co-Founder and Director of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), which partners with service providers and policymakers to develop scalable anti-poverty solutions. He serves on the National Poverty Research Center Advisory Board and was recently appointed to the U.S. Commission on Social Impact Partnerships. His educational background includes: B.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame (1993) M.A. in Economics from Northwestern University (1997) Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University (2002) Sullivan's research centers on poverty measurement, consumption behavior of low-income households, and rigorous evaluation of anti-poverty programs using administrative data and randomized trials. His work addresses critical gaps in understanding real-time poverty dynamics, inequality trends, and program effectiveness. He emphasizes methodological rigor in handling sensitive data while maintaining privacy standards, particularly in evaluating welfare reforms and emergency assistance programs. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on experimental evaluation of interventions targeting homelessness prevention, community college completion, and emergency financial assistance. His work consistently bridges academic research and policy implementation, with increasing emphasis on longitudinal studies of welfare reform impacts and real-time poverty measurement during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the source materials. As an educator, Sullivan teaches Intermediate Microeconomics and Advanced Labor Economics at the undergraduate level and Graduate Public Economics. Through LEO, he mentors students in evidence-based poverty research and provides guidance for economics PhD preparation. LEO's operations involve multiple grant-funded partnerships with community organizations to implement and evaluate poverty-reduction programs. The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) serves as Sullivan's primary research hub, coordinating collaborations between economists, service providers, and government agencies. Current LEO initiatives include evaluating comprehensive case management for high school students and studying the employment effects of emergency financial assistance, reflecting Sullivan's commitment to translating research into actionable anti-poverty strategies.
Melissa Tully is a Professor and CLAS Collegiate Scholar at the University of Iowa, serving as Director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She holds the Easton Professorship of Research and is a Senior Research Fellow at the Public Policy Center. Her research focuses on news literacy, misinformation, and global media with emphasis on African contexts. She teaches courses on social/digital media and leads the Global Media Studies Working Group at the Obermann Center. Tully earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011. Recent grants include projects on media literacy impact measurement and combating misinformation in Kenya/Senegal. She has advised numerous grants totaling over $2M, including roles as Principal Investigator for studies on WhatsApp misinformation and news literacy frameworks. Her work spans Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S., addressing topics like mobile money adoption, cyberbullying, and sponsored content ethics. Key research themes include media literacy behaviors, misinformation countermeasures, and digital inequalities. Over 60 peer-reviewed articles highlight her contributions to Science Communication, Journalism Theory, and African media studies. Collaborations with international organizations like Innovations for Poverty Action reflect her commitment to applied research.
