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Athanasios TRIANTAFYLLOU is an Associate Professor of Finance at IÉSEG School of Management in France. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Athens (2017) and has held academic positions including Visiting Professor at Cornell University (2019), Lecturer at the University of Essex (2017–2022), and General Equilibrium Modeler at the National Technical University of Athens (2015). His research focuses on commodity markets, volatility forecasting, risk management, and monetary economics. Key contributions include analyzing commodity price uncertainty's impact on economic activity and financial markets. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Futures Markets , Economics Letters , and International Journal of Finance and Economics . Education includes a BSc in Mathematics (2008), MSc in Accounting and Finance (2010), and M.Phil. in Economics (2013), all from Greek institutions. Professional experience includes risk management consulting at Ernst & Young (2016–2017). His teaching covers financial derivatives, multinational finance, and commodity markets. Research highlights include exploring the role of commodity price uncertainty in global economic dynamics and the predictive power of market information in corporate defaults. His work often bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy implications, addressing issues like inflation dynamics driven by oil market risks and the tourism-led growth hypothesis in the Eurozone. TRIANTAFYLLOU’s publications emphasize volatility modeling, commodity market linkages, and the interplay between economic uncertainty and financial stability.

• Commodity Markets
• Risk Management
• Volatility Forecasting
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Christophe Bisson is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School (Paris campus) specializing in Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship. His research examines augmented anticipatory systems, competitive intelligence, AI governance, and strategic early warning frameworks. He directs the MSc International Strategy and Influence program and leads research at the SKEMA Center for Artificial Intelligence. Bisson holds a PhD in Competitive Intelligence from Aix-Marseille University and a Postgraduate Certificate in AI from the University of Helsinki. His professional experience includes international strategy consulting and academic positions at universities in Turkey and France. Awards & Honors: Inducted into Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows (2023) SCIP International Academic Award (2017)

• Competitive Intelligence
• Strategic Foresight
• Artificial Intelligence
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Nora MAREÏ, CNRS Researcher at PRODIG (UMR 8586), specializes in transport geography, territorial development, and urban dynamics across European, Mediterranean, and West African contexts. Her work bridges macroregional geoeconomic analysis with local territorial realities, focusing on infrastructure, logistics, and regional integration processes. Doctorate from University of Nantes (2012 thesis: Le détroit de Gibraltar, Porte du Monde, Frontière de l’Europe ) 2022-2026: Coordinator of ANR Trans-Log project on logistics cities 2021-2025: Member of LMI Movida II international lab Research interests include: Comparative analysis of institutional vs. private territorial production Metropolitanization and circulation patterns in Global South cities Eurafrican connectivity through ports like Tanger-Med Maritime chokepoints (Gibraltar, Suez) as development catalysts Recent publications examine: 2024: Morocco's role in Mediterranean-African transport hubs 2022: Tanger-Med's networked territorial challenges 2021: Dualization in Global South city logistics 2020: Regional integration models Scientific recognition: 2013 CNU Mappemonde thesis prize finalist 2023 'The Waters of Discord' award Teaching contributions: Master's courses on fieldwork methodology (since 2019) International transport geopolitics instruction (since 2013)

• Transport Geography
• Urban Studies
• Territorial Development
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Marielle De Jong is an Associate Professor at Grenoble Ecole de Management, serving as the Academic Director of the USA DBA program. Her expertise spans portfolio management, fixed income, and sustainable investing, with a focus on bond portfolio construction and liquidity scoring. MSc in Econometrics from Erasmus University of Rotterdam MSc in Operational Research from Cambridge University PhD in Finance from the University of Aix-Marseille Defended HDR in 2022 Her research integrates quantitative finance with sustainability, addressing topics like ESG investing, derivatives in asset management, and risk modeling. She has extensive industry experience in investment management, notably with HSBC Sinopia and Amundi, where she led fixed-income quant research teams. Marielle's publications highlight trends in bond risk assessment, CDS applications, and green finance. She is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asset Management, emphasizing rigorous quantitative methodologies and sustainable investment frameworks.

• Portfolio Management
• Fixed Income
• Sustainable Investing
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Dr. Ahmed ATIL is an Assistant Professor in the Management and Organisation department at Rennes School of Business. His research focuses on Management Science, Operations Management, and Sustainable Development. He holds a Doctorat from Université de Rennes 1 and has conducted extensive work on environmental responsibility in SMEs, nonlinear analysis of resource impacts, and financial market dynamics. Academic Background: Doctorat (PhD) in Management Science from Université de Rennes 1, France. Non-academic Experience: Consultant at Satisf-Action (2002–2009). Research Contributions: Over 5 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Resources Policy and Finance Research Letters . His work explores the intersection of environmental policy, resource management, and financial systems, with a focus on developing countries like Pakistan and China. He has presented at international conferences on sustainability and corporate responsibility in Algeria and France.

• Management Science
• Operations Management
• Sustainable Development
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Francis Declerck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at ESSEC Business School , France. He holds the co-Chair Professor role for the ESSEC 'Shaping the Future of Finance' Chair (partnering with AXA IM Alts, EIFFEL IG, and Société Générale) and coordinates the finance track of ESSEC’s Grande Ecole Master’s in Management program. He is also academic director of the '10KSB-France' program (ESSEC – Goldman Sachs Foundation) and the 'Aristée' executive program for agricultural cooperatives. Education: 2007: HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), Université de Montpellier 1992: Ph.D., University of Illinois 1988: Master’s in International Agri-Food Economics and Management (ESSEC & ENSIA) 1979: Agricultural Engineer (Institut Supérieur Agricole de Beauvais) Research Interests: Corporate finance (M&A, risk factors), commodity finance, agri-food chains, biofuels, and sustainable development. His work integrates systemic models (e.g., system dynamics) to analyze market dynamics and policy impacts. Key focus areas include agricultural futures markets, cooperative governance, and energy transition challenges. Research Trends: Declerck’s recent work emphasizes biofuel policy effects , EU environmental policy impacts , and agribusiness risk management . He explores how global commodity markets interact with sustainability goals, particularly in the energy and food sectors. His analysis often bridges microeconomic firm-level decisions with macro-level market structures. Awards: 2019 AFFI Case Study Award 2011 Emerald Literati Award (International Journal of Wine Business Research) 2009 IFAMA Recognition Award 2004 Medal of Honor (Warsaw University of Life Sciences) Advising & Grants: Active jury member for PhD defenses across Europe and Canada. He advises executives from institutions (e.g., EBRD, DG Agri) and co-operatives. His research is supported by industry partnerships (e.g., AXA IM Alts) and think tanks (Les Echos). Labs/Teams: Co-leads the ESSEC ECOMFIN Research Center, focusing on energy/commodity finance and sustainable finance. Collaborates with global networks like the System Dynamics in Food Networks initiative.

• Corporate Finance
• Sustainable Development
• Energy & Commodity Markets
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Anna Calamia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics-Finance at TBS Education, with institutional presence across multiple campuses including Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, Casablanca, London, and remote learning options. She maintains an active research profile in financial economics with particular specialization in exchange-traded funds and market structure. Her research program focuses on critical aspects of modern financial markets: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market dynamics and price formation Liquidity provision mechanisms in European ETF markets Market microstructure theory with empirical validation Asset pricing efficiency and information flow Risk management applications in derivatives markets Financial market regulation implications Professor Calamia's publication record spans over two decades, with her most recent work (2024) examining ETF characteristics and price informativeness alongside methodological considerations in financial research. Her body of work demonstrates consistent contribution to understanding ETF market structure, particularly through theoretical frameworks validated with empirical evidence from European markets. She actively contributes to academic discourse through her publications in finance and maintains professional connections via LinkedIn as indicated in her faculty profile.

• Finance
• Economics
• ETFs
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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.

• Macro-Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Financial Modeling
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Vianney Dequiedt is a Professor of Economics at Université Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the School of Economics and associated with research entities like CERDI (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International) and FERDI (Fondation pour les Études et Recherches sur le Développement International). He holds a PhD from Université de Toulouse 1 (2002) and an Agrégation in Economic Sciences (2008). PhD, Université de Toulouse 1 Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches, Université de Toulouse 1 Agrégation de Sciences Économiques His research spans international development economics , industrial organization , game theory , and environmental policy , with recent work focusing on carbon taxation in shipping, global public goods financing , and resource allocation in commodity-dependent economies. Articles like 'Pool Patents to Get COVID Vaccines to All' and 'Mutual Supervision in Preshipment Inspection' highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Key publication trends include policy design for climate and development, R&D incentives , and information asymmetry in markets. He has contributed to journals such as Nature , American Economic Review , and Journal of Development Economics . Administrative roles include Scientific Director of Labex IDGM+ and leadership positions at Université Clermont Auvergne. He has served as a Visiting Scholar at the World Bank and IMF.

• Economics
• International Development
• Game Theory
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Cristina Alaimo is an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School in France, specializing in Information Systems, Data Analytics, and Operations. She holds a PhD in Management, Information Systems, and Innovation from the London School of Economics (LSE). Her research focuses on data-driven innovation, platform ecosystems, and the societal impact of digital technologies. She has held academic positions at LUISS University (Italy) and the University of Surrey (UK). Alaimo’s work explores the transformation of organizational practices through data objects and algorithmic systems, with publications in leading journals like Organization Science and Journal of Management Information Systems . She co-authored the book *Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy* (MIT Press, 2024). Her editorial roles include Senior Editor at Organization Studies and European Journal of Information Systems . She also serves as a visiting fellow at Surrey Business School’s Centre for the Digital Economy. Her research interests span data governance, digital platforms, and the reconfiguration of fields through data-driven practices. Recent work addresses AI’s impact on organizational knowledge and regulatory challenges in digital ecosystems. She advises on PhD theses exploring AI’s societal implications and environmental sustainability strategies.

• Data Science
• Digital Innovation
• Platform Ecosystems
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Pierre Six is a Professor of Finance at NEOMA Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (2009) and an accreditation to supervise research from the University of Paris-Dauphine (2017). His expertise focuses on commodities, risk management, derivatives, and dynamic asset allocation. He has taught risk management and commodity markets extensively. Research Interests His work spans: Commodity market dynamics and hedging strategies Asset allocation under varying risk aversion Derivative pricing with stochastic convenience yields Financial statement analysis for bankruptcy prediction Key Contributions Recent studies include: Oil producer hedging behavior (European Journal of Operational Research, 2025) Bankruptcy prediction models (European Accounting Association, 2025) Dynamic consumption-asset models (Finance Research Letters, 2024) Awards Received the Best Paper Award in Derivatives (Eastern Finance Association, 2010). Roles & Activities Holds administrative positions at NEOMA and actively participates in academic conferences globally, including presentations at the European Finance Association and Energy Finance conferences.

• Finance
• Asset Allocation
• Risk Management
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Wael Rouatbi is an Associate Professor of Finance at Montpellier Business School's Finance & Accounting department. He obtained his PhD in Management Sciences from University of Paris–Est in 2016 and teaches courses including Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, Power Platform, and Financial Modeling. His research bridges theoretical finance with practical business applications. Research Interests: Dr. Rouatbi's work spans corporate governance, financial risk analysis, sustainable business practices, and the economic impacts of global crises. Key areas include: Corporate decision-making under market uncertainty Shareholder influence mechanisms Climate and pandemic-related financial volatility Ethical frameworks in investment strategies Publication Focus: His recent articles (2021-2024) demonstrate strong emphasis on how environmental factors and health crises reshape financial markets, with methodologies ranging from econometric modeling to sectoral case studies. Cross-border investment patterns and corporate resilience during disruptions are recurring themes. Awards: 2017 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award in Finance No information is currently available regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Going Private Transactions
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Elise Gourier is an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School (France) and a Research Affiliate at the CEPR. She holds a PhD in Finance from the Swiss Finance Institute at the University of Zurich (2013). Her research focuses on asset pricing, financial econometrics, and sustainable development, with recent work on private markets, greenwashing detection via AI, and commodity pricing models. She has published in top journals like the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: PhD in Finance (University of Zurich, 2013); Postdoc at Princeton University (2013–2015). Awards: 2019 ICPM Research Award and 2018 Jack Treynor Prize for work on private markets. Teaching: Principles of Finance, Topics in Finance, and Asset Pricing courses at ESSEC. Her research explores topics like capital commitment in private equity, greenwashing’s impact on financial markets, and volatility dynamics. She has supervised multiple theses and secured grants from the Institut Europlace de Finance and Labex Louis Bachelier (2020). She currently serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial Econometrics .

• Asset Pricing
• Financial Econometrics
• Private Markets
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WU Jian is a Professor of Finance at NEOMA Business School, serving ten years as Head of the Economics and Finance Department. She teaches investment, financial risk management, and sustainable finance across undergraduate and executive programs. Her research focuses on financial engineering, banking regulation, corporate governance, and ESG integration. Notable contributions include studies on green bonds' impact on manufacturing, carbon pricing mechanisms in EU countries, and the diffusion of corporate social responsibility through board interlocks. Education: Holds a Doctorate in Management Sciences with specialization in Finance. Professional activities include organizing seminars on banking capital structure and presenting at global conferences such as EFMA, AFFI, and ATINER. Recent work emphasizes sustainability topics like smart agriculture evaluation and carbon subsidy effectiveness in Chinese cities. Her publications span journals like Renewable Energy , Economics Letters , and Bankers, Markets & Investors , reflecting expertise in both theoretical finance (e.g., exotic options) and applied sustainability research. Active in international academic networks, she contributes to bridging financial innovation with real-economy applications.

• Financial Engineering
• Corporate Governance
• Banking Regulation (Basil II)
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Kristof Coussement is a Full Professor and Academic Director of the MSc in Big Data Analytics for Business at IÉSEG School of Management. He holds a HDR in Business Administration from University of Paris Dauphine and Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Ghent University. He directs the IESEG Center for Marketing Analytics (ICMA). His research focuses on big data analytics, machine learning applications in marketing, and explainable AI. He develops advanced analytical frameworks for customer behavior prediction, financial forecasting, and algorithmic decision-making. Coussement's recent work shows strong emphasis on ethical AI development, algorithmic bias mitigation, and industry-specific language modeling. His publications increasingly address the intersection of AI technology and business decision-making processes.

• Deep Learning
• Machine Learning
• Text Mining
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