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• Business Law
• Nonprofit Law
• Municipal Corporate Law
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Gregory E. Louis is an Associate Professor of Law at The City University of New York School of Law, specializing in business, nonprofit, and municipal corporate law, as well as contracts. He previously co-founded and served as the initial general counsel of Communities Resist, a civil legal services organization supporting low-income households and community-based organizations in Brooklyn and Queens through community lawyering and organizing. His work has included litigation and transactional support for tenant associations, housing cooperatives, and coalitions, alongside advising on nonprofit governance and compliance. His research focuses on corporate and social power dynamics, particularly in relation to marginalized communities of color and immigrant populations. Notable publications include analyses of housing law, corporate governance equity, and regulatory enforcement. Prior to academia, he practiced corporate law at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and later transitioned to public interest legal work. Professor Louis’s scholarly contributions span legal theory, urban policy critiques, and transactional poverty law. His recent articles explore intersections between law and social justice, including critiques of corporate influence on urban development and equitable legal frameworks for housing. He holds no listed scientific awards but has authored numerous essays and editorials addressing pressing legal and social issues, such as Amazon’s impact on NYC’s working class and racial disparities in urban planning. His professional affiliations include the CUNY School of Law faculty and prior roles at Morgan Lewis and Communities Resist.

Mi Youn PaekView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Investments
• International Finance
• Mutual Funds
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Mi Youn Paek serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Finance Department at the University of Colorado Denver Business School, having joined the institution in Fall 2023. Prior to her position at CU Denver, she was an Assistant Professor of Finance at Georgetown College and previously worked as a research fellow and instructor at the University of Cincinnati. Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Paek spent six years as a financial effects analyst and international trading specialist in a multinational corporation. Dr. Paek earned her PhD in Finance and MA in Finance from Pusan National University, establishing a strong academic foundation for her career in finance education and research. Her educational background has directly informed her expertise in multiple finance domains. Dr. Paek's research program centers on mutual fund markets and public/private pension systems, with additional exploration of behavioral finance and empirical corporate finance. She investigates investment decision-making processes, which are essential for effective portfolio management and risk mitigation strategies that ensure post-retirement income security. Her work spans multiple international contexts, with particular attention to Asian financial markets including China, Korea, and the broader Asia Pacific region. She has published extensively on fund flow-performance relationships, pension fund management, and comparative analyses of equity fund performance across different market environments. Dr. Paek demonstrates a strong commitment to student development, actively engaging with students through mentoring, academic advising, and career guidance throughout their educational journey and beyond graduation. Her industry experience combined with academic expertise allows her to provide practical insights that bridge theoretical finance concepts with real-world applications in the finance profession.

• Fish Physiology
• Aquatic Ecology
• Thermal Biology
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James Kieffer is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). He is affiliated with the Cdn Rivers Institute in Saint John, NB. His research focuses on fish physiology, particularly thermal biology, environmental stress responses, and swimming performance in sturgeon species such as the shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus). His work explores how these species adapt to temperature fluctuations, salinity changes, and other environmental challenges through physiological and molecular mechanisms. Dr. Kieffer holds a PhD and has published extensively on topics including critical thermal maxima (CTmax), exercise physiology in fish, and the impacts of habitat substrates on swimming behavior. His research also addresses practical concerns such as the physiological effects of catch-and-release angling and the effects of triploidy on fish health. Key areas of investigation include the physiological responses of sturgeon to acute stressors like heat, salinity shifts, and exhaustive exercise. His studies often integrate behavioral observations with metabolic and hematological analyses to understand organismal performance limits in aquatic environments. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his contributions to sturgeon conservation and fish physiology have been documented in peer-reviewed journals. His lab at the Cdn Rivers Institute likely supports field and laboratory-based studies on freshwater and marine species under varying environmental conditions.

Xiaonan ZHANGView profile

Associate Professor

• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Translational Medicine
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Xiaonan ZHANG is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Canberra, leading the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Group within the Centre for Research into Therapeutic Solutions. He holds a PhD from Fudan University (2012) and previously worked at the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Centre until 2021. His research focuses on HBV molecular pathogenesis, therapeutic vaccine development, and next-generation sequencing applications in viral infections. His work has advanced understanding of HBV’s clinical outcomes, including the discovery of Capsid-Antibody-Complexes (CACs) and their role in pathogenesis. Collaborations span institutions like the Peter Doherty Institute, University of Queensland, and international partners such as Fudan University and University of Duisburg-Essen. Key projects include: Development of therapeutic mRNA vaccines for chronic HBV Clinical evaluation of CAC assays in HBV/HIV co-infections Metagenomic sequencing for pathogen identification Research interests emphasize translational medicine, with contributions to H7N9 influenza and SARS-CoV-2 studies during the pandemic. His team pioneered real-world analyses of viral and host factors in COVID-19 outcomes. Current focus includes liver-resident immune cell dynamics and novel diagnostic assays for HBV nucleic acids. Publications highlight innovations in HBV cccDNA tracking, immune complex mechanisms, and exosome-mediated signaling. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided texts. Xiaonan actively collaborates on grants and supervises PhD students, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to viral diseases.

Yue, Ming-BaoView profile

Associate Professor

• 20th Century Chinese Literature
• Film Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Yue, Ming-Bao is an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures, and Director of the Center for Chinese Studies. His research focuses on 20th-century Chinese literature, film, and cultural studies, with particular attention to diaspora representations, transnationalism, gender studies, and ideological theories. He holds a PhD in Modern Chinese Literature (with a minor in Comparative Literature) from Stanford University, along with two BAs from Hamburg University (Chinese Studies) and Peking University (Chinese Literature). His research explores themes such as cultural constructions of 'Chineseness,' transnational Chinese popular culture, and feminist theory. Recent work includes analyses of gender representation in cinema and multiculturalism debates in Germany. Yue's publications span academic journals like Asian Cinema and Journal of Cultural Studies , with a focus on memory studies related to the Cultural Revolution and transnational narratives.

• International Political Economy
• Comparative Political Economy
• Finance
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Elsa Clara Massoc is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS) of the University of St. Gallen. Her research focuses on international political economy, comparative political economy, finance, and politics, with a particular emphasis on banking policy, central bank accountability, and climate policy narratives. She examines state-bank relationships, the structural power of financial institutions, and the geo-economic foundations of policy decisions in Europe. Her work spans themes such as the governance of large European banks, the interplay between climate goals and economic stability, and the dynamics of anti-finance discourses on social media. Notable contributions include analyses of European Central Bank accountability mechanisms, state-guaranteed credit programs during the pandemic, and comparative studies of banking sector management during crises. Her research methodologies combine quantitative analysis of institutional interactions (e.g., MEP-ECB accountability forums) with qualitative case studies, such as the 2012 French banking rescue under Sarkozy. She also explores digital political behavior through studies of polarized user interactions on platforms like Reddit. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her collaborative work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary teams studying European financial governance, central banking dynamics, and digital democracy.

Joey T. ChengView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Hierarchy
• Overconfidence
• Leadership
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Joey T. Cheng is an Associate Professor of Psychology at York University and holds the York Research Chair in Leadership, Collaboration, and Teams. Her work focuses on the psychological mechanisms underlying social hierarchy, overconfidence, and competitive behavior. She investigates how individuals attain influence in groups, communicate status through vocal signals, and navigate the social costs/benefits of competitiveness. Research Interests: Signaling of status and dominance in human interactions Interplay between prestige and dominance in social rank dynamics Impact of overconfidence on group dynamics and decision-making Recent publications emphasize leadership strategies in resolving intragroup conflict, cross-cultural analyses of optimism, and neurobiological underpinnings of competition. Media engagement includes a BBC Worklife feature on overconfidence's contagious nature. No formal student advisee list is provided, but her research lab engages in collaborative projects with international institutions. Current projects explore dominance mechanisms in organizational settings and cross-cultural variations in social hierarchy.

Robert J. RohrschneiderView profile

Professor

• German Politics
• European Politics
• Comparative Public Opinion
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Robert J. Rohrschneider is the Sir Robert Worcester Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the Department of Slavic, German, and Eurasian Studies within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on German and European politics, comparative public opinion dynamics, and the interplay between political institutions, attitudes, and behaviors. He also explores democratization processes, electoral systems, and global environmental movements. Education: PhD in Political Science from Florida State University (1989). Teaching interests include German politics, European Union studies, political culture, elite representation, and the link between political institutions and societal attitudes. His recent work examines voter perceptions of party competence in Germany and the theoretical underpinnings of political representation in liberal democracies. Publications highlight critical analyses of party systems, democratic performance evaluation, and electoral behavior. He is associated with the Max Kade Center for German-American Studies and the KU Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Agnes B. CurryView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Social Philosophy
• Native American and Indigenous Philosophy
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Agnes B. Curry, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Core Curriculum at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has served since 2001. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham University and dual degrees in Piano (B.M.) and Philosophy (B.A.) from Benedictine College. Her work bridges philosophical theory with everyday life experiences, emphasizing how ideas shape human perception. Dr. Curry teaches courses on ethics, race, and women philosophers, and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and collaborative research. Her research focuses on 20th-century ethics, Native American philosophy, and moral/spiritual values in media. She co-edits Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy and serves on the American Philosophical Association’s national committee. Dr. Curry also engages in contemplative practices, serving as a Spiritual Director and contributing to interfaith initiatives through organizations like Spiritual Directors International. Dr. Curry’s publications span academic chapters, edited volumes, and media analyses. She collaborates on projects like a book with Dr. Josef Velazquez on values in television, and her work has been featured in journals such as Slayage and Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy . Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections, reflected in courses like Philosophy of Race and Food Ethics .

Cord SiemonView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Start-up Financing
• Entrepreneurship Education
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Prof. Dr. Cord Siemon is a Professor of Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences since 2016. Previously, he held a professorship in General Business Administration (with emphasis on start-ups) at the Technical University Brandenburg. His research interests span start-up financing, entrepreneurship education, and the application of Joseph A. Schumpeter’s developmental theories within modern economic frameworks. He actively advises start-ups and contributes to the theoretical foundations of entrepreneurial methodologies. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Entrepreneurship for Bachelor and Master programs, Study Skills, and Introduction to Business Administration. His academic leadership roles include serving as Managing Director of the IFE (Institute for Entrepreneurship), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry. Research highlights include exploring effectuation vs. causation strategies in start-up contexts, the role of business plans and models (e.g., Business Model Canvas), and historical analyses of economic theories. He has co-edited volumes on entrepreneurship education methodologies and start-up financing, emphasizing practical applications and theoretical rigor. Prof. Siemon’s work bridges academic theory and real-world entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on fostering innovation ecosystems and educating future entrepreneurs through evidence-based practices.

Daniel T. BaldassarreView profile

Associate Professor

• Ornithology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Speciation
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Daniel T. Baldassarre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at SUNY Oswego. He holds a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Cornell University and a B.S. in Biology from Syracuse University. His research integrates field studies and genomic analyses to investigate avian diversity, urbanization impacts on bird behavior, speciation dynamics, and sexual selection. Research focuses include: Behavioral syndromes in Northern Cardinals under urban-rural gradients Plumage reflectance and sexual dichromatism in waterbirds Genomic underpinnings of itinerant breeding in desert birds His publications consistently explore adaptations to environmental stressors, with recent work emphasizing climate change impacts on avian physiology and mating systems. He mentors undergraduate researchers at the Rice Creek Bird Observatory and collaborates internationally on avian morphology databases. No major scientific awards are documented.

• Literary Studies
• Gender Studies
• Narratology
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Prof. Marion Gymnich is a prominent scholar in English Literature and Culture at the University of Bonn, serving as Dean of Studies in the Faculty of Arts since 2023. Her academic career includes roles as Visiting Professor at the University of Graz and Substitute Professor at the University of Giessen. She holds a Habilitation in English Studies from the University of Giessen and has supervised 11 doctoral theses as primary advisor and 22 as secondary advisor. Her research focuses on representations of asymmetrical dependencies in British literature from the Restoration to the 19th century, particularly exploring gender, social mobility, and cultural narratives in texts like Jane Eyre and Cranford . She has authored/co-authored 6 books, edited 18 volumes, and contributed over 100 articles, reviews, and encyclopedia entries. Her work intersects with postcolonial studies, narratology, and gender theory. Key publications include analyses of slavery narratives, orphanhood discourses, and cultural representations of India. She coordinates interdisciplinary projects like 'Phraseorom' (DFG-funded) and edits academic series such as 'Representations & Reflections.' Prof. Gymnich has received Teaching Awards from the University of Bonn (2011, 2013) and participates in collaborative initiatives like TRA 5 - Present Pasts. Her academic leadership includes roles in the University Council and coordinating international postgraduate programs.

Alexander WainView profile

Researcher

• Islamic Studies
• Southeast Asian History
• Islamic Theology
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Dr Alexander Wain is an Academic Editor (Islam) at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews since 2021. A specialist in eastern Islamic studies, his research focuses on the Malay Muslim world (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore) and China's Hui-hui Muslim community. He holds a DPhil in Theology from the University of Oxford (2015), where his thesis examined Sino-Muslim roles in Maritime Southeast Asia's Islamic conversion. Previously, he served as a Research Fellow at the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) in Kuala Lumpur for six years. His current research includes a major project re-evaluating Melaka's early history and Muslim culture as Southeast Asia's first great sultanate. He contributes to the St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology and engages in community outreach in the UK and Malaysia. Key research interests span Islamic theology, historiography, and the archaeology of Islamic civilizations. His publications explore topics like disease explanations in Islamic thought, Malay religious terminology, and political Islam in Malaysia. Award-winning works include analyses of Sufi orders in Java and the role of Chinese Muslims in historical conversions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theology, history, and cultural studies, emphasizing cross-cultural exchanges between Iran and the Malay world. Grants and collaborations are central to his work, though specific funding details are not provided here. He is actively involved in academic networks and public engagement to contextualize Islamic history within contemporary issues.

• Early Modern History
• Anglo-Irish Relations
• Historiography
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Professor Ciaran Brady holds the position of Professor of Early Modern History and Historiography at Trinity College Dublin's Department of History. His work focuses on Irish and English history during the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, particularly Anglo-Irish relations and Tudor governance strategies. He also studies the theory and practice of historiography, with notable contributions to Victorian historian James Anthony Froude's biography and the evolution of Irish historical narratives. Brady teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules on early modern cultural history, historiography, and British-Irish relations. His research includes projects like the Calendar of State Papers for 1556-65 and analyses of colonial policies, such as those of Sir Henry Sidney and Hugh O'Neill. He supervises research on early modern Ireland and historical writing. Publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 40 articles addressing topics from Elizabethan Ireland to the intellectual legacies of colonial historians. Brady's teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to history, integrating cultural, political, and theoretical perspectives. His work bridges early modern primary sources with modern historiographical debates, offering critical insights into how historical narratives shape national identities.

Michael GadaletoView profile

Teaching Professor

• British Literature from 1485 to 1660
• Early Modern Literature and Culture
• Transnationalism
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Michael Gadaleto is a Teaching Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a PhD in English from Pennsylvania State University (2018), an MA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011), and a BA in English & History from the University of Michigan (2008). His research focuses on transnationalism in early modern English literature, challenging the 'elect island nation' archetype through analyses of works by Shakespeare, Spenser, Greville, and Milton. His current book project, The Island Nation and Its Discontents , explores how transnational and participatory models of nationhood reshaped literary constructions of 'England.' His publications include articles in Shakespeare Quarterly , Sidney Journal , and Studies in Philology . He has received awards such as the Big 10 Emerging Scholar Lecturer (2018), Raymond Lombra Award (2017), and multiple Hume Awards (2016–2017) for graduate research and publication. Teaching awards include the Best English TA (2015) and Honored Instructor Award (2015) from UW-Madison. He teaches courses on Shakespeare, early modern literature, advanced business writing, and science fiction.