Winnie Wong is a Professor of Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on art history, particularly exploring themes of fakes, forgeries, and authorship through interdisciplinary approaches. She examines the global artistic networks of Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, challenging Western narratives of Chinese artistic practices. Wong holds a PhD from MIT's History, Theory + Criticism program and was a Harvard Society of Fellows Junior Fellow. Her major works include Van Gogh on Demand: China and the Readymade (2014, Joseph Levenson Prize winner), Learning from Shenzhen (2017), and a forthcoming book on Canton trade portraitists. She teaches courses like Theory of the Copy and Rhetoric of the Image , mentoring undergraduates through the Undergraduate Research Apprentices program and advising PhD students in art history and visual studies. Wong's research has been supported by grants from Mellon Foundation, ACLS, SSRC, and others. Her work has been translated into multiple languages and appears in journals like Current Anthropology and Law & Literature . She frequently discusses her work on podcasts and collaborates with museums including M+ and the Asian Art Museum.
Jeffrey A. Cooper is a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law , where he teaches courses in estate planning, wills and trusts, and taxation. He previously served as Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and is currently faculty adviser to the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal . Education: AB from Harvard University, JD from Yale University, LLM from New York University Research Interests: His work focuses on tax policy , estate and gift taxation , and the intersection of federal tax law with state probate systems . He specializes in trust enforceability , uniform trust code , and historical analysis of tax legislation. Publications: Recent articles address perpetual trusts , state death tax decline , and curriculum reforms in estate planning education. His scholarship is widely published in national law journals and cited in casebooks. Scientific Awards: Academic Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Faculty Scholar, Quinnipiac University Professional Background: Before academia, Cooper practiced law for over a decade as a principal at Cummings & Lockwood, senior officer at United States Trust Company, and special counsel to Shipman & Goodwin. He also served as a senior adviser to Fiduciary Trust Company International.
Benjamin Van Roy is a Professor at Stanford University since 1998, affiliated with the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Management Science and Engineering, and the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering. He leads the Efficient Agent Team at Google DeepMind and previously held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, Unica, and Enuvis. He holds SB, SM, and PhD degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from MIT, advised by John Tsitsiklis. His research focuses on reinforcement learning, alignment, and information theory, with contributions to machine learning foundations, optimization, and finance. He has authored over 150 publications, including influential works on Thompson Sampling, approximate dynamic programming, and exploration strategies. His honors include INFORMS and IEEE Fellowships and the INFORMS Lanchester Prize. Van Roy advises doctoral students across academia and industry, with graduates at top institutions and companies like Meta, Tesla, and Citadel. He teaches courses on reinforcement learning, stochastic control, and optimization. His open-source projects include Epistemic Neural Networks and the Neural Testbed for evaluating machine learning models. Key contributions include foundational work in reinforcement learning theory, scalable methods for recommendation systems, and applications in finance and resource allocation. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, emphasizing alignment and safety of AI systems.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
Dr. Jimeng Sun is a Health Innovation Professor at the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Co-founder of Keiji AI , he leads groundbreaking research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, actively deploying clinical AI systems and developing frameworks like PyHealth and Therapeutics Data Commons . His research spans four major areas: Clinical AI Systems : Developing interpretable models (e.g., RETAIN) for patient similarity, temporal event prediction, medication recommendation, and clinical outcome forecasting Drug Discovery : Creating molecular optimization frameworks, drug-target interaction models, and AI-driven platforms Clinical Trials : Pioneering patient-trial matching, outcome prediction, and optimization frameworks using deep learning and graph neural networks Biosignal Analysis : Advancing sleep staging, seizure classification, and automated EEG/Cardiac monitoring systems With over 500 top-tier publications (including in Nature , NEJM AI , and leading AI conferences) and an h-index of 99, his work has been recognized with the Top 100 AI Leaders in Drug Discovery and Advanced Healthcare award. He maintains active collaborations with institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital , Medidata Solutions , and OSF Healthcare . His recent publications reveal a strong focus on: Reinforcement learning applications in medical data analysis Large language model adaptation for clinical tasks Knowledge graph integration with AI systems Synthetic data generation for healthcare Multi-modal learning in clinical contexts Explainable AI for medical applications Dr. Sun's lab ( Sunlab ) emphasizes practical impact over theoretical work, actively collaborating with hospitals and healthtech companies. He welcomes contributions from clinicians, researchers, and industry partners through initiatives like his AI for Health webinar series .
Mark Wu is the Henry L. Stimson Professor at Harvard Law School, specializing in international trade and international economic law. He serves as Faculty Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. His research focuses on global governance, digital technologies, trade remedies, environment, and foreign investment. Wu holds a J.D. from Yale Law School, an M.Sc. in Development Economics from Oxford (Rhodes Scholar), and an A.B. from Harvard University. He has held roles at the World Bank, USTR, and McKinsey & Company. His awards include the Sacks-Freund Award and HLS Teaching Award. Wu’s recent roles include Senior Advisor to USTR (2021) and Biden-Harris Transition Team member. He has advised international organizations like the G20, OECD, and WTO. His scholarship addresses challenges in global trade governance and emerging economies. Key affiliations: Asia Center, Center for the Environment, Center for International Development, East Asian Legal Studies, Harvard Environmental Economics Program. Courses taught include International Trade Law and U.S. Economic Statecraft.
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States
Connor Coley is the Henri Slezynger (1957) Career Development Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering. His research bridges chemistry and machine learning, focusing on autonomous molecular discovery, predictive chemistry, and laboratory automation. Education: Ph.D., MIT (2019) M.S.CEP., MIT (2016) B.S., Caltech (2014) Research Interests: Dr. Coley’s work centers on domain-informed machine learning for chemistry, computer-aided molecular design, and autonomous laboratories. Key themes include predictive modeling of chemical reactivity, optimization of synthesis pathways, and integration of AI with experimental data for drug discovery and materials science. Publications: His recent articles highlight advancements in AI-driven reaction prediction, molecular representation learning, and laboratory automation. Trends include applications of Bayesian optimization, contrastive learning, and diffusion models to chemical discovery. Scientific Awards: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2025) James W. Swan Outstanding Faculty (2025) Schmidt Futures AI2050 Early Career Fellow (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2021) Forbes 30 Under 30: Healthcare (2019) Software & Tools: He leads the open-source ASKCOS software suite for synthesis planning, adopted by 35,000+ chemists and deployed at 15+ pharmaceutical companies. His team also develops tools for metabolomics and molecular representation learning.
Katherine Reece Thomas is a Global Associate Professor of Law at the Notre Dame London Law Programme and holds a primary affiliation as Associate Professor of Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University London. She specializes in public international law, company law, and the law of state immunity. Her teaching portfolio includes international law of the sea, contract law, and corporate law. She holds a BA(Hons) in History from McGill University, a BA(Hons) in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, and an LLM in International Law from the University of Cambridge. She is a retired member of the New York State Bar and a non-practising solicitor in England and Wales. Her research focuses on state immunity doctrines, international law domestication, and shareholders' agreements. Dr. Thomas served as Programme Director for City's LLM programmes from 2017–2022. Her publications include a monograph on the Commercial Activity Exception to State Immunity (Edward Elgar, 2024) and the upcoming sixth edition of The Law and Practice of Shareholders' Agreements (co-authored with Christopher Ryan). She also contributes to scholarly discussions on transnational legal frameworks and corporate governance structures.
Alexander I. Platt is the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law and Director of the Polsinelli Transactional Law Center at the University of Kansas School of Law. He specializes in securities regulation, corporate law, and administrative law, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and legal ethics. Platt teaches Contracts, Securities Regulation, Business Organizations, and Due Diligence in Business Transactions. Platt earned his B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science (magna cum laude) from Columbia University in 2006 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2012, where he served as an Articles Editor on the Yale Law Journal. He clerked for Judges Stephen F. Williams (D.C. Circuit) and Royce C. Lamberth (D.D.C.) and practiced law at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP before joining KU. He is admitted to multiple U.S. courts, including the District of Columbia and New York. His research explores the intersection of regulatory enforcement, corporate transparency, and legal accountability. Notable works include critiques of SEC whistleblower programs and analyses of IPO regulatory frameworks. His 2024 article on mandatory disclosure was recognized as one of the Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of the year. Platt advocates for balanced legal guardrails to address modern market challenges like unicorn valuations and short seller dynamics. Research Highlights : SEC enforcement mechanisms and transparency Whistleblower incentives and corporate accountability IPO regulatory bureaucracy Corporate governance structures Awards : Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of 2024 Platt’s work has been cited by SEC Commissioners and featured in major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, underscoring the practical impact of his scholarship on legal and regulatory policy.
Philip F. Postlewaite serves as the Harry R. Horrow Professor in International Law and Director of the Tax Program at Northwestern University School of Law, where he is a leading authority in federal taxation with extensive expertise in individual, corporate, partnership, and international tax systems. His academic foundation includes: BBA from Texas Christian University J.D. from University of California, Berkeley LL.M. in Taxation from New York University Professor Postlewaite's research examines complex intersections of domestic and international tax frameworks, with particular focus on partnership structures and cross-border compliance. His scholarship directly informs his teaching of advanced courses including Partnership Tax (LLM), Advanced Partnership Taxation, and U.S. International Taxation, where he integrates practical applications with theoretical foundations of tax law. Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained scholarly leadership in partnership taxation mechanics and international tax compliance, with recurring emphasis on problem-solving methodologies and evolving regulatory landscapes. His textbooks systematically address both foundational principles and advanced technical challenges in tax practice. Throughout his career, Professor Postlewaite has maintained active engagement with tax practice through his directorship of Northwestern's Tax Program and development of comprehensive educational materials used nationally in legal education.
Mark J. Loewenstein is the Monfort Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Colorado Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 1979. He teaches courses in Business Associations, Securities Law, and Contracts, and has established himself as a leading scholar in business law. Professor Loewenstein previously practiced business law at a Chicago law firm before joining academia and has maintained strong connections with the legal profession throughout his career. Professor Loewenstein's educational background includes: JD from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana BA from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Professor Loewenstein's research focuses on business associations, agency law, and securities law, with particular expertise in corporate governance. His scholarly work examines the legal structures of business organizations, fiduciary duties in unincorporated entities, and the evolving landscape of corporate law. He has made significant contributions to understanding LLC governance, veil piercing doctrines, and the application of good faith principles in business contexts. His comparative work on stakeholder protection in Germany and Japan demonstrates his international perspective on corporate governance issues. Analysis of Professor Loewenstein's publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of business organization law and corporate governance. His work spans theoretical examinations of agency principles, practical analyses of LLC structures, and historical perspectives on corporate law developments. A notable trend in his scholarship is the examination of how traditional corporate law concepts apply to newer business forms, particularly limited liability companies. His publications also demonstrate a strong interest in the balance between state and federal regulation of business entities. Professor Loewenstein has received significant professional recognition: Monfort Professor of Commercial Law (endowed chair) Fulbright Scholar at Hokkaido University, Japan (1990-91) Visiting Professor at University of Michigan Law School (1999) Throughout his career, Professor Loewenstein has demonstrated exceptional service to both the University of Colorado Law School and the broader legal community. He served as associate dean for academic affairs for nine years and associate dean for research for four years. He was a member of Colorado's Securities Board from 1995 to 2000 and contributed to the drafting of the 1994 Colorado Business Corporation Act. As a delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (1999-2005) and active member of the ABA's business law committee, he has influenced business law development at the national level. His service extends to editorial roles for legal publications and frequent presentations at professional conferences. Professor Loewenstein maintains strong connections with the legal practice community through his ongoing service on the Colorado Bar Association's Corporate Law Revision Committee and his contributions to continuing legal education programs. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical legal application, making him a valued resource for both students and practitioners.
Madeleine Zelin serves as the Dean Lung Professor of Chinese Studies and History East Asia coordinator within Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, maintaining active office hours and scholarly engagement. Her academic foundation includes: BA: Cornell University (1970) PhD: University of California, Berkeley (1979) Professor Zelin pioneers research in Modern Chinese Legal and Economic History , challenging conventional narratives about imperial China's economic restrictions through rigorous analysis of legal frameworks, merchant institutions, and customary business practices. Her iconoclastic approach reveals unexpected continuities between law, culture, and market dynamics in early modern China, particularly through case studies of industrial communities like Zigong. Her publications demonstrate sustained scholarly evolution from eighteenth-century fiscal systems to twentieth-century bankruptcy reforms, consistently emphasizing China's indigenous economic development models within global comparative contexts. Award recognition includes: Fairbank Prize (American Historical Association) Alan Sharlin Memorial Award (Social Science History Association) Humanities Prize of the International Conference on Asian Studies (ICAS) She actively cultivates next-generation scholarship as co-director of the AAS New Directions Workshop: Economic History of Asia and founding board member of the International Society for Chinese Law and History, while currently finalizing a book on China's earliest company and bankruptcy law reforms.
Ji Li is the John S. and Marilyn Long Professor of U.S.-China Business and Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, where he joined in July 2019. Previously, he served as a Professor of Law and Zhuang Zhou Scholar at Rutgers University with associate faculty affiliations at the Division of Global Affairs. Ph.D. in Political Science, Northwestern University J.D., Yale Law School (Olin Fellow in Law, Economics, and Public Policy) Professor Li's research focuses on Chinese law and politics, international business transactions, comparative law, contracts, and empirical legal studies. His scholarship examines how Chinese multinational companies adapt to U.S. legal systems, state-owned enterprise compliance, and the intersection of U.S.-China geopolitical rivalry with international legal norms. His recent publications (2023-2024) explore topics like foreign investment screening regulations, digital age civil rights challenges, and evolving rule of law concepts in China. These works span disciplines including international law, comparative law, corporate law, and civil rights law, with a specific emphasis on cross-jurisdictional legal adaptation, regulatory compliance, and geopolitical implications. Scientific awards include: Zhuang Zhou Scholar at Rutgers University Olin Fellow in Law, Economics, and Public Policy at Yale Law School Professor Li's ongoing research projects investigate China's engagement with international legal orders and transnational actor responses to U.S.-China tensions. He has presented at prestigious venues including the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, and international conferences in Amsterdam and New York.
Max H. Bazerman is the Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His work bridges behavioral economics, decision making, and ethics, with a focus on organizational behavior and negotiation strategies. He has authored influential books such as Complicit , Decision Leadership , and The Power of Experiments , emphasizing ethical frameworks and practical decision-making tools. His research explores bounded awareness, ethical blind spots, and how individuals and organizations make suboptimal choices. Recent articles highlight applications of experiments in data-driven decision making, moral psychology in resource allocation, and strategies to mitigate complicity in unethical behavior. Bazerman has received numerous accolades, including an honorary doctorate from the University of London, the Aspen Institute's Life Achievement Award, and recognition as one of Ethisphere's 100 Most Influential in Business Ethics. He has collaborated with global institutions and advised leaders across 30 countries.
Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversityUnited States
Nuria Chinchilla is Professor of People Management in Organizations at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and holder of the Carmina Roca and Rafael Pich-Aguilera Chair of Women and Leadership. She founded the International Center for Work & Family and the I-WIL Initiative (IESE Women in Leadership), which focuses on fostering diversity in business and women's leadership globally. Her educational background includes a PhD in Business Administration and Economics, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a Law Degree from the University of Barcelona. She began her full-time professorship at IESE in 1984 and has maintained an active academic career spanning over four decades. Professor Chinchilla's research focuses on women and leadership, life course integration, family-responsible organizations, personal and professional career management, and organizational change. Her work examines how women leaders contribute to company development, the role of women on boards of directors, work-family balance, and corporate family responsibility. She has developed frameworks for integrating professional and personal life in harmony, emphasizing the conciliation with oneself as a starting point for broader life integration. Her recent publications reflect trends toward understanding talent management in post-pandemic organizations, sustainable business practices, and the impact of technology on work-life balance. Her research connects leadership development with ecological and humanistic approaches to business, exploring how purpose-driven organizations can create meaningful change. Best Female Manager of the Year by FEDEPE Gold Cross from European Development Foundation (AEFE) Member of Royal Academy of Economic and Financial Sciences of Spain (RACEF) since December 2018 Spanish candidate for UN CEDAW 2012 Professor Chinchilla serves as an advisor to numerous companies and government agencies, and is a member of several advisory boards including the VIP Advisory Board of the European Professional Women's Network, the Board of Trustees of UIC, and was a member of IWF-Spain from 2015-2019. She is a frequent speaker at universities and international conferences worldwide and has served as a visiting professor at business schools across Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Her work through the I-WIL network organizes events connecting women leaders at different career stages and investigates women's leadership impact on organizations.
Song Ma is a Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Yale School of Management and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He is also an affiliated faculty member at Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law and Yale SOM Program on Entrepreneurship, having joined Yale SOM Faculty in 2016. His educational background includes: PhD in Finance from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business (2016) BA in Economics from Zhejiang University (2010) Professor Ma's research primarily focuses on innovation economics, entrepreneurship, financial economics, AI, and big data. His work extends to corporate strategy, industrial organization, antitrust, labor, and business law. He has made significant contributions to understanding how innovation interacts with financial markets, corporate strategy, and competition policy, particularly through his influential 'Killer Acquisitions' paper which has been cited in Congressional antitrust reports and lawsuits against major tech companies. His recent publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining finance, economics, and data science methodologies. Many papers examine the intersection of innovation and corporate finance, with increasing incorporation of AI and big data techniques as seen in his video analysis research. His work shows evolution from traditional finance topics toward more policy-relevant research with real-world impact on antitrust regulation and innovation policy. Professor Ma has received numerous prestigious awards: 2023 Best Paper Award, China International Conference in Finance 2022 Best Paper on Competition Economics, Association of Competition Economics 2022 Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship 2021 GARP Best Paper in Risk Management Award 40 Under 40 Best Business School Professors by Poets & Quants (2021) Robert F. Lanzillotti Prize for Antitrust Economics (2020) Jensen Prize for Best Paper on Corporate Finance (2019) In teaching, Professor Ma delivers popular courses including 'Entrepreneurial Finance,' 'Venture Capital and Private Equity,' and 'Finance and the Society.' He co-organizes WEFI (Workshop on Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation), a bi-weekly virtual research forum. His research has been referenced by major regulatory bodies worldwide including the FTC, EU Competition Commission, and UK Competition and Markets Authority, and featured in leading media outlets like Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Professor Ma actively incorporates new data science technologies into his empirical economic research, focusing on unstructured data analysis and machine learning applications.
