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• Economics
• Financial Economics
• Market Analysis
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Albert Banal Estanol is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), and serves as Academic Director of the Master of Science in Finance and Banking at UPF Barcelona School of Management. He teaches at multiple institutions, including the Barcelona School of Economics, City University of London, and the College of Europe in Bruges. With a Doctorate in Economics from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a Master in Mathematics from Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse, his research focuses on market structures, regulatory policy, corporate governance, and energy economics. His publications address topics such as centralized vs. decentralized markets, common ownership dynamics, and R&D spillovers. He has held professional roles as a financial analyst at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and Banc de Sabadell, alongside consultancy work with Frontier Economics. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy analysis, emphasizing empirical research in global and regional contexts. Research Interests: Market structures and connectivity Common ownership patterns in corporate sectors Performance-based research funding mechanisms Trade sanctions and international market integration Startup ecosystems and venture capital dynamics Energy communities and net-zero transitions His articles collectively explore themes such as regulatory impacts on markets, governance in alliances, and sustainability challenges. His academic leadership includes directing finance programs and advising on policy matters. Professional experience spans banking analysis, economic consulting, and academic administration.

Simon SomogyiView profile

Professor

• Agri-food Value Chains
• Food Consumer Behaviour
• Food E-Commerce
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Simon Somogyi is a Professor and Director of the Weston AgriFood Sales Program at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Agricultural Economics. He holds the Dr Kerry Litzenberg Endowed Chair and maintains adjunct appointments at the University of Queensland, Dalhousie University, and University of Guelph. Recognized as a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert (2024-2025), his research focuses on global agri-food value chains. His work examines consumer behavior in digital food retailing, price forecasting methodologies, and sustainability in food systems. Recent studies analyze phygital retail integration, pandemic-era decision-making, and policy impacts on food accessibility. He leads the Texas A&M Food Price Predictor initiative and advises governments internationally. Honors include global thought leadership recognition in retail innovation. Research spans 20+ countries including China, Kenya, and Indonesia, with frequent media contributions to BBC News, The Washington Post, and Financial Post.

Dmitry VedenovView profile

Associate Professor

• Agribusiness
• Finance
• Risk Management
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Dmitry Vedenov is an **Associate Professor** in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. His research focuses on commodity futures, risk management, agribusiness finance, and decision-making under uncertainty, with contributions to crop insurance and dynamic economic models. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia. Education: B.S. Applied Mathematics and Physics, Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology M.S. Applied Economics and Computers, Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology M.S. Economics, The Ohio State University Ph.D. Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University Research Interests: Dr. Vedenov explores financial instruments for managing agricultural risk, including hedging strategies, weather derivatives, and commodity market dynamics. His work integrates econometric methods to analyze managerial decision-making and climate impacts on agriculture. Recent studies highlight innovations in crop insurance design and the valuation of public-private partnerships. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research has been supported by grants addressing agricultural finance, climate adaptation, and commodity market volatility. He collaborates with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension on applied solutions for agribusiness challenges.

Christoph ThoenissenView profile

Professor

• Open Economy Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Business Cycle Fluctuations
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Professor Christoph Thoenissen is a Professor of Economics at the University of Sheffield's Department of Economics, part of the School of Economics. Previously, he held positions at Victoria University of Wellington (Professor of Macroeconomics), the Bank of England, and universities including St Andrews and Reading. He earned a DPhil in Economics from the University of York. His research focuses on open economy macroeconomics, monetary economics, business cycle fluctuations, and financial crises. He has published widely in top journals such as the Journal of International Economics , Journal of Monetary Economics , and Macroeconomic Dynamics . His work examines topics like fiscal policy spillovers, skilled migration impacts, commodity price dynamics, and financial shock transmission mechanisms. Professor Thoenissen is an associate editor of the Bulletin of Economic Research and serves as a Programme Director at the Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis (ANU). He teaches macroeconomics, monetary economics, and related courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students, including ECN6520 Macroeconomic Analysis and ECN6660 Monetary Economics. His advisory work includes supervising PhD students in open economy macroeconomics, monetary economics, and financial crisis modeling. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive publication record and academic roles reflect significant scholarly contributions to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis.

Deborah FrommView profile

Visiting Professor

• Insurance
• Private Security
• Urban Violence
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Deborah Fromm is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Geography and Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), holding the Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowship 2024. She earned her PhD and Master’s from the University of Campinas, with visiting research periods at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and the Centre for Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology (CIESAS, Mexico City). Her research focuses on urban security, insurance markets, and illegal finance, with a strong emphasis on ethnographic methods. Currently, she is investigating the role of insurance in urban governance and the commodification of policing in Brazil, particularly in violent cities. She collaborates with the Global Cars project, funded by FAPESP and ANR, exploring transnational informal vehicle economies. Her work bridges Urban Studies and Security Studies, addressing market dynamics in Latin America beyond traditional poverty narratives. Key research areas include insurance technopolitics, urban violence, and the intersections of legal and illegal markets. Her publications examine car theft recovery systems in São Paulo, São Paulo’s Crackland as an urban impasse, and global inequalities in vehicle economies. Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish. Notable awards include the Urban Studies Foundation International Fellowship. Her projects often involve fieldwork in Brazil and Ghana, reflecting her commitment to transnational urban research. Grants include support from FAPESP and ANR for the Global Cars initiative. She contributes to academic networks like CEBRAP’s Urban Ethnography Nucleus, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges.

Jyrki SavolainenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Management Science
• Operations Research
• Economics
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Jyrki Savolainen is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Business Studies at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has been actively contributing to academic research since 2018 as a Post-doctoral Researcher and previously completed his doctoral studies at the same institution. Doctor of Science (Econ.), Strategic Finance, LUT School of Business and Management, 2014–2016 Master of Science (Tech.), Process and Environmental Engineering, University of Oulu, 2002–2007 His research lies at the intersection of Management Science, Operations Research, and Financial Economics, with a strong emphasis on decision-making under uncertainty in industrial contexts. His work frequently addresses applications in metal mining investments, renewable energy economics, and digital transformation in manufacturing. He integrates advanced computational methods such as simulation modeling, real options analysis, and machine learning to solve complex economic and operational challenges. The recent publications of Jyrki Savolainen reflect a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary research combining economic modeling with engineering applications. His work spans topics including digital twin implementation in manufacturing, profitability analysis of renewable energy firms, and the use of deep reinforcement learning in stock selection. These articles demonstrate a strong methodological foundation in simulation, optimization, and data-driven decision support systems, published in reputable journals across economics, engineering, and computer science disciplines. His scientific contributions have been recognized through peer-review activities for high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing , and Mineral Economics . Jyrki Savolainen has been involved in research projects related to investment analysis, risk modeling, and digital transformation. His work often involves collaboration with researchers like Mikael Collan and Pasi Luukka, suggesting active participation in research teams focused on industrial economics and decision systems. He has contributed to studies on financing mixes in mining, regulatory impacts on utility returns, and maintenance optimization using digital twins. He is actively engaged in research labs or groups specializing in system dynamics, simulation modeling, and digital transformation within industrial contexts, particularly in energy and manufacturing sectors.

Carol WiseView profile

Professor

• International Political Economy
• Institutional Reform
• International Development
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Carol Wise is a Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California's School of International Relations. Her academic career includes tenure at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (1994–2002) before joining USC in 2002. She specializes in international political economy, institutional reform, and China-Latin America relations. Her research emphasizes trade integration, development, and the political implications of China's rise in the region. Education : Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University, 1991 M.P.A., Columbia University, 1982 B.A. in Sociology, University of California, 1974 Research Interests : Dr. Wise focuses on China-Latin America relations, particularly trade, investment, and development strategies. Her landmark book Dragonomics: How Latin America is Maximizing (or Missing Out) on China’s International Development Strategy (2020) analyzes China’s economic influence in Latin America since the 1990s. Her work explores policy responses to commodity booms, institutional reforms, and geopolitical shifts. Awards : USC Phi Kappa Phi Book Award (2021–2022) Fulbright-Masaryk University Distinguished Chair (2019) Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships (2001, 1999) Grants and Funding : Included projects on China’s economic presence in North America, energy policy in Peru, and US-China-Latin American relations. Notable grants include the USC US-China Institute award (2008–2009) and CIBER-DOE funding (2006–2010). Labs/Teams : Active in the USC US-China Institute and collaborates with institutions like the Center for US-Mexico Studies at UC San Diego.

• Financial Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Random Matrix Theory
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Dr. Michael J Phillips is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Mathematics and Programme Director for the MSc in Financial Mathematics and MSc in Financial Computing at Queen Mary University of London's School of Mathematical Sciences. Previously, he served as Director of Postgraduate Taught Studies. His academic career follows over a decade as a quantitative analyst and software engineer at City of London investment banks, where he developed pricing models for derivatives and commodities. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Physics from Brunel University and a Cambridge University degree. Research Interests: Applied Mathematics, Random Matrix Theory, Quantum Chromodynamics modeling, Financial Mathematics, and Computational Finance. Teaching: Teaches modules like Foundations of Mathematical Modelling in Finance (MTH771P) and Advanced Computing in Finance (MTH773P). Runs workshops on Excel/VBA and Modern C++. Supervision: Supervised over 60 MSc projects on topics like option pricing, credit derivatives, and computational finance techniques. Research Contributions: Focuses on Random Matrix Theory applications in physics and finance, including QCD modeling and financial derivative pricing. Key publications explore universality in kernel systems and chiral matrix ensembles.

Fabio MonetaView profile

Professor

• Asset Pricing
• Institutional Investors
• Empirical Asset Pricing
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Fabio Moneta is a Full Professor and holds the RBC Financial Group Fellowship in Finance at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He also serves as Co-Director of the Microprogram Capital Markets and the Telfer Capital Fund. Additionally, he is a Senior Research Fellow at the Long-Term Investors think tank at Collegio Carlo Alberto (Università di Torino) and coordinates the Responsible Investing sub-cluster of the Centre for a Responsible Wealth Transition. Prior to joining Telfer, he was an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University and held visiting roles at Università di Pisa and Collegio Carlo Alberto. He holds a B.A. (Hon.) in Economics from the University of Pisa, an MSc in Finance from CORIPE Piemonte (Turin), and a Ph.D. in Finance from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. His research focuses on asset pricing, institutional investors, mutual fund performance, commodities, and responsible investing. He has published in top journals like Management Science , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and Energy Economics . His work has been funded by SSHRC, CSI Research Foundation, and others, totaling over $320,000 in grants since 2016. Recent projects include studies on government purchases’ macroeconomic effects and crowding in institutional investing. He has taught courses across undergraduate, MBA, and PhD levels, including empirical asset pricing, sustainable finance, and portfolio management. His research has been featured in Bloomberg , Financial Times , and Morningstar .

• Panel data analysis
• Time series analysis
• Financial Econometrics
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Dr. Yao Rao is a Senior Lecturer in Econometrics at the University of Liverpool Management School, holding a Master's in Finance and PhD in Economics. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Royal Statistical Society. His research focuses on panel data analysis, time series modeling, financial econometrics, and statistical applications in public health. He has held visiting roles at Imperial College London and contributed to prestigious journals like the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series C and Journal of Time Series Analysis. Dr. Rao serves on multiple academic committees, including the Royal Statistical Society Local Group and University of Birmingham External Examiner. His professional memberships include the Econometric Society and Institute of Risk and Uncertainty. He coordinates the Methods of Economic Investigation 2 module and leads research initiatives within the Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics (LAMBDA) Research Centre. His work spans econometric theory, financial modeling, and healthcare applications, with recent publications addressing serial correlation in factor models, inflation forecasting using threshold MIDAS, and pandemic response strategies. He has developed novel methodologies for structural break detection and cross-covariance estimation, contributing to both academic and applied econometric practices.

Özdemir TEKEView profile

Researcher

• Economics
• Economic Policy
• Social Sciences
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Özdemir TEKE is a Researcher in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Yıldız Technical University, located in Istanbul, Turkey. He holds a doctorate in Economics from the same institution and is actively engaged in research and academic activities. Education: Bachelor's in Economics, Fatih University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey Master's in Economics, Yıldız Technical University, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey Doctorate in Economics, Yıldız Technical University, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey Research Interests: Özdemir TEKE's research focuses on Economics , particularly in the domains of Economic Policy , Energy Economics , Environmental Economics , and Macroeconomics . His work explores the interplay between policy uncertainty, financial markets, energy consumption, and sustainable development, with a regional emphasis on Turkey and emerging economies. He employs advanced econometric techniques in analyzing macroeconomic and financial data. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2015–2023) demonstrate a strong focus on the intersections of economic policy, energy dynamics, and environmental sustainability. Key themes include the impact of economic policy uncertainty on renewable energy and financial markets, the role of institutional quality in energy adoption, and asymmetric effects of oil prices on growth. His work frequently applies panel data and time series econometric models to analyze emerging markets and developing economies. Scientific Awards: Advising and Grants: No information is available regarding student advising or specific grant funding. However, Özdemir TEKE has contributed to 9 research projects, indicating active participation in collaborative academic initiatives. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and climate action. Labs and Research Teams: There is no publicly available information about Özdemir TEKE leading or being part of a specific research lab or team. His research is disseminated through the university’s Ares Research Information System (Avesis), suggesting institutional integration within the economics research community at Yıldız Technical University.

Henryk J. WnorowskiView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Public Finance
• International Trade
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Prof. Henryk J. Wnorowski is a full professor at the Department of Business Studies, Faculty of Economics and Finance, University of Białystok. He serves as the Head of the Department and Head of the Division of Business Theory. His research focuses on international trade, public finance, entrepreneurship, and globalization, with a particular emphasis on Polish economic dynamics and regional development. He has authored numerous publications on topics such as trade policy, fiscal governance, and the impact of crises on business sectors. His work frequently addresses challenges in monetary policy, enterprise financing, and cross-border economic cooperation, reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied economics. Key research areas include analyzing Poland’s trade patterns, evaluating public debt management strategies, and exploring the role of entrepreneurship in cohesive economic growth. Prof. Wnorowski’s contributions span over three decades, with publications dating back to the early 2000s, covering themes like tax policy, multinational enterprise behavior, and the implications of global crises. His leadership in academic departments underscores his commitment to advancing economic education and research at the university level.

• Commodity Markets
• Energy Economics
• Financial Risk Modeling
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Marie Steen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Business School, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). She teaches Operations Analysis at the BSc level and Energy and Commodity Market Analysis along with thesis preparation courses at the MSc level. She is an active member of the Finance and Commodity Market Analysis research group, contributing to empirical research in commodity and financial markets. Institution: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) School: Business School Department: Department of Economics Rank: Associate Professor Her research focuses on commodity markets, price volatility, aquaculture economics, ESG investing, and financial risk modeling. Using advanced econometric methods such as quantile regression and time-series analysis, she investigates market behavior in agricultural, energy, and seafood sectors. Her work bridges theoretical finance with real-world market data, particularly in Nordic and global commodity contexts. The trend in her recent publications shows a consistent focus on empirical analysis of market risks, sustainability in finance, and the economics of aquaculture. From modeling salmon farming returns to assessing ESG fund performance and climate impacts on grain prices, her research integrates environmental, financial, and behavioral dimensions of market dynamics. Marie Steen has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals including Aquaculture Economics & Management , Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment , and Applied Financial Economics . While no formal awards are listed, her sustained publication record in high-quality journals reflects scholarly recognition. She advises master’s students through thesis supervision and contributes to curriculum development in economics and finance. Though no specific grants or doctoral students are mentioned, her collaborative research with scholars like O. Gjolberg and F. Jacobsen indicates active participation in research networks. She is involved in research that supports evidence-based policy in sustainable finance and food systems. Marie Steen is part of the Finance and Commodity Market Analysis research group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration on market risk, energy, and sustainability issues. This group likely supports graduate training, joint publications, and engagement with industry and regulatory bodies in Norway and beyond.

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Alison Bailey is a researcher affiliated with the University of Reading's School of Agriculture, Policy and Development. Her work focuses on agricultural economics, environmental science, and sustainable agriculture. She has contributed to numerous studies on agri-environmental policies, pollination ecology, and soil management. Her research bridges ecological and economic perspectives, addressing topics like farm profitability, pollinator habitat conservation, and mitigation of agricultural pollution. Bailey has collaborated on projects such as the Mitigation Options for Phosphorus and Sediment (MOPS) initiative and has co-authored reports on sustainable food systems and urban agriculture. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for agricultural sustainability, integrating policy analysis with on-the-ground interventions. Key research interests include the economic evaluation of conservation practices, the role of pollinators in food systems, and the financial implications of agri-environmental schemes. She has published widely in journals like Applied Soil Ecology , Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment , and Journal of Applied Ecology . Her studies often highlight the cost-benefit trade-offs in sustainable practices, such as cover cropping, wetland creation, and farm assurance programs. Notable contributions include analyses of pollinator monitoring programs, the impact of agri-environment schemes on pest control, and the financial benefits of Jersey milk in cheese production. Bailey’s interdisciplinary approach addresses both ecological and economic dimensions of agricultural challenges, influencing policy and on-farm decision-making.

• Quantitative Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Financial Engineering
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Lorenz Schneider is a Professor of Finance at EM Lyon Business School in Lyon, France. His research focuses on quantitative finance, particularly asset distributions via maximum entropy techniques, multi-factor commodity futures models, and stochastic volatility. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Paris VI Pierre et Marie Curie University (1995–2001). Prior to academia, he worked as a Quantitative Analyst for Dresdner Kleinwort (2004–2009), specializing in commodity and hybrid derivatives. Schneider teaches courses on probability theory, commodity markets, and C++ numerical techniques. His work bridges mathematical rigor and practical finance applications, with notable contributions to energy market modeling and fair value accounting. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (2001), Paris VI Pierre et Marie Curie University Master’s in Mathematics (1997), University of Erlangen, Germany Bachelor’s in Mathematics (1995), Università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy Research Interests: Schneider’s research emphasizes quantitative methods in finance, including entropy-based techniques, multi-factor commodity models, and volatility analysis. He explores applications in energy markets, derivatives pricing, and financial engineering. His work on seasonal volatility in agriculture and Samuelson effects in crude oil markets demonstrates his expertise in empirical financial modeling. Grants/Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his academic role suggests involvement in research funding. No advised students are listed in the provided texts.