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Cathy ShakespeareView profile

Professor

• Accounting Standards
• Financial Reporting
• Capital Markets
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Cathy Shakespeare is the Thomas C. Jones Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and a Professor of Accounting at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2002) and a BA from Dublin City University (1990). Her research focuses on financial reporting processes and their impacts on managerial and capital market decisions, with a particular emphasis on fair value accounting, regulatory responses, and earnings management. Professor Shakespeare’s work has been published in top journals such as the Review of Accounting Studies and the Accounting Review . Her recent research explores the effects of fair value accounting on comparability, regulatory uncertainty (e.g., Basel III), and the implications of debt valuation adjustments for credit risk. She has also examined market reactions to securitization impairments during the 2008 crisis and the role of corporate governance in reporting practices. Professor Shakespeare has been honored as the Michael and Jean Sakkinen Faculty Fellow. Her contributions extend to academic policy, including involvement with the American Accounting Association’s Financial Accounting and Reporting Section. She actively advises on undergraduate education and maintains affiliations with platforms like Deep Blue and SSRN.

Smriti RaoView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Gender and Development
• Feminist Economics
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Smriti Rao, Ph.D., is a Professor of Economics and Chair of the Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting at Assumption University's D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her work bridges development economics, feminist economics, and political economy, with a focus on gendered labor and migration patterns in India. At Assumption, she teaches courses on microeconomics, economic development, and comparative economic systems. B.A., Birla Institute of Technology M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst (2005) Dr. Rao’s research explores the intersections of gender, class, and labor dynamics in India, particularly in contexts of social reproduction, migration, and agrarian change. Her recent publications analyze time-use data, social protection policies, and crises of care work in globalized economies. Her scholarly work, including contributions to Feminist Economics and The Journal of Peasant Studies , highlights systemic inequalities and policy challenges. She has consulted for organizations like UN Women and the International Food Policy Research Institute, shaping frameworks for gendered economic empowerment.

• Public Finance
• Local Government
• Fiscal Federalism
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Prof. René Geißler is a Professor of Public Administration at the Technical University of Wildau (TH Wildau). He holds a PhD in public law and local government from the University of Potsdam, where his doctoral thesis focused on municipal budget consolidation. Previously, he worked at the Bertelsmann Foundation for eight years, leading national and international fiscal policy research projects. His academic career includes roles as a research associate at the Hertie School in Berlin (2006-2012). Research interests center on municipal finance monitoring, federal fiscal relations, property tax reform, and addressing skilled labor shortages in public administrations. Key works include analyses of Germany's fiscal equalization mechanisms and case studies on infrastructure investment programs for childcare facilities. He frequently publishes in journals like Zeitschrift für Kommunalfinanzen and Verwaltung und Management . Recent media engagements include commentary on municipal fiscal crises for RBB Brandenburg, Der Tagesspiegel, and Die Welt. His applied research often informs policy debates through Bertelsmann Stiftung studies on topics like municipal debt management and workforce planning. Collaborative projects include co-editing Local Public Finance: An International Comparative Regulatory Perspective (Springer, 2021). Teaching focuses on public finance fundamentals, municipal budgeting systems, and cameralistic accounting practices. Active in academic networks, he contributes to EGPA conference panels on decentralized governance and financial supervision. Current research emphasizes sustainable fiscal strategies for municipalities facing demographic and economic challenges.

Michelle StriepeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Leadership
• Crisis Management in Education
• Teacher Leadership
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Dr. Michelle Striepe is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Western Australia (2010). Her career spans roles as a primary and middle school teacher in New Zealand, Japan, and the U.S., followed by higher education since 2010. She coordinates and teaches in Initial Teacher Education and Master of Education programs, specializing in leadership and crisis management. Research Interests : Educational leadership, teacher leadership, leadership in crisis contexts, visual research methods (e.g., concept mapping), academic integrity, and technology in education. Her work includes participation in the international Carpe Vitam Leadership for Learning project (University of Cambridge) and studies on leadership during the pandemic. Research Trends : Her publications emphasize leadership responses to crises (e.g., pandemic management in schools and industries), cross-cultural educational leadership (e.g., China, Australia, Sweden), and methodological innovations in qualitative research. She also explores policy implications for vocational education and academic integrity programs. Supervision : Current doctoral students research topics like ELICOS leadership during the pandemic, vocational education in WA secondary schools, and crisis management in the resources sector. Completed projects include family engagement in multilingual education during the pandemic and literacy development in EAL/D learners. Labs/Teams : Collaborates internationally on leadership projects, including the Carpe Vitam initiative. Engaged with ECU’s Partners in Literacy and Numeracy (PLaN) and WA Internships programs.

Aline GatignonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cross-sector Partnerships
• Emerging Markets
• Non-market Strategy
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Aline Gatignon is an Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in Management from INSEAD and a Master’s in Development Economics from Sciences Po. Her research focuses on cross-sector partnerships addressing socio-environmental challenges in emerging markets, particularly involving firms, governments, and nonprofits. Key areas include corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and institutional transitions. Education: PhD in Strategic Management (INSEAD), M.A. in Development Economics (Sciences Po), B.A. in Political Science (Sciences Po). Research Interests: Cross-sector collaborations in healthcare, CSR, and disaster response Institutional voids and polycentric governance in emerging markets Impact of political and social strategies on firm performance Awards: ARCS Emerging Sustainability Scholar (2023), Strategic Management Society Best PhD Paper Award, and recognition in INSEAD’s “50 Years, 50 Women, 50 Ideas” series (2018). Editorial Roles: Member of the Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science editorial boards. Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Management and Nonmarket Strategy , focusing on stakeholder engagement and global challenges.

Carlos Eduardo SuprinyakView profile

Associate Professor

• History of Political Economy
• Economic Methodology
• Economic History
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Carlos Eduardo Suprinyak is an Associate Professor of Economics and Management at the American University of Paris (AUP), where he has been since 2021. His academic journey includes roles at Brazil's Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and visiting fellowships at the University of Chicago, Duke University, and Université Lumière Lyon 2. He currently serves as Vice President of the Latin American Society for the History of Economic Thought (ALAHPE) and Secretary of the History of Economics Society (HES). His research focuses on the history of political economy, with expertise in economic methodology, international trade, and development economics, particularly in Latin America and early modern Europe. Suprinyak holds a Habilitation from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté University (2021), a Ph.D. from UFMG (2010), and degrees from Brazilian institutions. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Craufurd Goodwin Prize (2017 and 2023) and the ESHET Young Researcher Award (2019). His research explores historical intersections of economics and politics, such as trade policy debates in 17th-century England, interwar international order, and the Cold War-era shaping of Latin American economics. He has co-edited volumes like *Political Economy and International Order in Interwar Europe* (2020) and *The Political Economy of Latin American Independence* (2017), and authored studies on figures like Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen and Lionel Robbins. Suprinyak teaches courses in macroeconomics, international economics, and the history of political economy. His grants and fellowships include a Fulbright award and a visiting research fellowship at Duke University’s Center for the History of Political Economy.

• Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Management History
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Patrick J. Murphy is a full Professor and the Goodrich Entrepreneurship Chair at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), serving as Founding Director of the highly acclaimed Barefield Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). He holds editorial leadership roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development and former Editor-in-Chief of Management Decision . Dr. Murphy’s academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2004), complemented by extensive international experience, including Mandarin fluency and prior work in Beijing. His research focuses on entrepreneurship theory, social enterprise, and historical case studies, with notable contributions like the Heptalogical Model of Entrepreneurship and analyses of Antebellum social ventures. Awards include Techstars’ 'All Star Mentor' (2024) and recognition as Illinois’ 'Entrepreneurship Professor of the Year' (2017). The BEP, under his leadership, has achieved 378% enrollment growth (2020–2024) and secured over $7M in funding. Dr. Murphy’s professional activities span academic service (e.g., Academy of Management Historian), community engagement (former Chicago Cultural Alliance Board President), and entrepreneurial ventures in racehorse breeding. His work bridges historical insights with modern challenges, emphasizing institutional forces, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural entrepreneurship.

• Financial regulation
• Corporate finance
• Environmental law
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Pedro Schilling De Carvalho is a Lecturer in Law at University College London's Faculty of Laws, specializing in Financial and Environmental Law. He holds a PhD in Law and Finance from the University of Cambridge, where he received a Cambridge International Scholarship, as well as an LLM in Commercial Law from Cambridge (supported by a Chevening Scholarship) and a LLB from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. His academic journey includes positions at: University of Cambridge (Research Affiliate, Judge Business School and Lauterpacht Centre for International Law) London School of Economics (Guest Lecturer) University of Edinburgh (Early Career Fellow in Financial Law and Regulation) Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law (Visiting Fellow) Harvard Law School (Visiting Fellow) Pedro's research focuses on financial regulation, corporate finance, environmental law, international economic law, and sustainable finance. His work explores regulatory diffusion in sustainable finance, international financial governance in multipolar contexts, and the intersection of corporate governance with environmental and social concerns. He has published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Financial Regulation and has been cited by institutions including the International Monetary Fund. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable finance frameworks, regulatory coordination across jurisdictions, and the evolving landscape of financial technology regulation globally. His work spans theoretical analysis of corporate governance models alongside practical regulatory frameworks for emerging financial technologies and sustainable investment. Pedro has received several prestigious awards and recognitions: Cambridge International Scholarship Chevening Scholarship Max Planck Institute & Cambridge Scholarship Certified peer-reviewer by the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Global Practice He has actively contributed to policy development through written evidence to the UK Parliament Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union, consultancy work for the World Bank Group's Legal Vice Presidency, the Green Climate Fund, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His professional activities include being Co-Director of the UCL Centre of Law and the Environment, academic member of the European Corporate Governance Network, and member of the Leadership of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR at the International Chamber of Commerce. Pedro has extensive experience as both a transactional and dispute resolution lawyer, having worked with prominent law firms and served as Chief of Staff at the Commercial Law Chamber of the São Paulo Supreme Court.

Jung Woo LeeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sport Diplomacy and International Relations
• Sport Mega-Event Studies
• Sport Nationalism and Identity Politics
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Dr Jung Woo Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Leisure Policy at Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. He serves as Deputy Director of Research, Engagement and Impact at Moray House (2025–present), Research Director of the Scottish Centre for Olympic Research and Education (SCORE), and Guest Module Leader at the German Sport University Cologne’s MA Olympic Studies Programme. His roles include editorial board memberships for journals like International Journal of Sport Communication and Palgrave’s Sport in Asia series. Lee’s research focuses on sport diplomacy, mega-events, nationalism, media, and cultural studies, with particular attention to Korean Peninsula dynamics and East Asian geopolitics. His research interests span sport mega-events’ socio-political impacts, Olympic diplomacy, intercultural connections via sport (e.g., Gaelic games in East Asia), and sport nationalism. He leads projects funded by the British Academy, University of Edinburgh, and Korean/Taiwanese governments. Lee is affiliated with Edinburgh Critical Studies in Sport (ECSS) and actively engages in international conferences, addressing topics like North Korean women’s football, Sino-US-Qatari dynamics in the 2027 FIBA World Cup, and post-colonial sport cultures in Taiwan/South Korea. Lee has received prestigious fellowships from the Academy of Korean Studies (2022) and Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2018). His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing sport’s role in diplomacy, identity formation, and global cultural politics.

Nailin BuView profile

Associate Professor

• International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Management in China and Asia-Pacific
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Nailin Bu is an Associate Professor of International Business at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University in Canada. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of British Columbia (1992), and prior academic positions include Assistant Professor roles at the University of Victoria (1992–1995) and the University of British Columbia (1990–1991). Her research focuses on cross-cultural management, international human resource management, and management practices in China and the Asia-Pacific region. She has received significant funding from organizations such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada and CGA-Canada. Education: Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, University of British Columbia (1992) M.Sc. in Macroeconomics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1985) B.Sc. in Computer Science, Fudan University (1983) Research Interests: Dr. Bu’s research emphasizes international business strategies, cross-cultural management dynamics, and organizational behavior in China and the Asia-Pacific. Her current projects explore networking practices among Chinese managers, determinants of voluntary turnover among professionals in China, and consumer behavior in retail contexts. Her work integrates comparative studies across cultures, with a focus on managerial practices and employee-employer relationships. Funding & Grants: Dr. Bu has secured grants from prestigious bodies including SSHRC (e.g., studies on voluntary turnover and Wal-Mart’s global retail strategies) and CGA-Canada. Notable grants include SSHRC funding for projects like “Determinants of Voluntary Turnover Among Managers in China” (2002) and “Retail Globalization: The Case of Wal-Mart” (2001). These grants support her empirical research into cross-cultural management and labor dynamics. Teaching & Advising: Dr. Bu teaches courses such as “Global Leadership Across Cultures,” “Cross-Cultural Management,” and “Doing Business in the Asia-Pacific.” Her teaching focuses on practical applications of cross-cultural theories and international business strategies. While specific advisee names are not listed, her research collaborations and conference engagements suggest active mentorship in international management studies. Collaborations: Dr. Bu collaborates extensively with scholars in China and Taiwan, contributing to cross-border research networks. Her work often involves comparative analyses across East Asian and Western business contexts, reflecting her deep engagement with regional academic and professional communities.

• Marriage and Family Dynamics
• Gender Inequality
• Intergenerational Relationships
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Mengni Chen is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology , University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences . She holds a PhD from the University of Hong Kong and previously worked as a research scientist at institutions including the University of Cologne (Germany), Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), and Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria). Her research focuses on marriage/family dynamics, gender inequality, intergenerational relationships, socioeconomic development, and population dynamics. She teaches courses such as 'Population and Society,' 'Social Problems,' 'Family Sociology of a Changing Society,' and 'Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis.' Recent Research Highlights: - Analyzes late parenthood trends in East Asia. - Explores intergenerational emotional dynamics in aging Chinese families. - Investigates gender equality in household labor via Hong Kong case studies. - Examines spatial-temporal suicide determinants in China. - Compares life expectancy between Hong Kong and Japan. Professional Contributions: - Authored/edited 27 peer-reviewed publications since 2015. - Research spans sociology, demography, public health, and policy analysis. - Collaborations with international institutions in Europe, Asia, and beyond. - Active in policy-relevant demographic studies addressing societal challenges.

Xavier BonalView profile

Professor

• Education Policy
• Globalization
• Social Inequality
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Xavier Bonal is a Professor of Sociology at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Special Professor of Education and International Development at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). He directs the Globalisation, Education and Social Policies (GEPS) research group at UAB and coordinates the GLOBED Erasmus Mundus Master on Education Policies for Global Development. His work focuses on comparative social policy, welfare state dynamics, education equity, and globalization's impact on education systems. Bonal has coordinated major projects such as ECASS (European Cities Against School Segregation) and contributed to UNESCO, UNICEF, and the European Commission. His research emphasizes school segregation mechanisms, educational markets, and policy responses to inequality. Over 200 scholarly outputs include books on education policy and globalisation, with a focus on spatial disparities and policy implementation. His recent publications analyze post-pandemic educational inequities, digital divides, and the role of private actors in education. Bonal’s work bridges academic research with policy advocacy, addressing systemic challenges in education systems globally.

Bruce J. DicksonView profile

Professor

• Chinese Domestic Politics
• Authoritarian Regimes
• Regime Change
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Bruce J. Dickson is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, specializing in Chinese domestic politics, authoritarian regimes, and U.S.-China relations. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1993. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan His research examines the Chinese Communist Party's adaptability, economic reforms, state-society relations, and regime support mechanisms. He has authored influential books including The Dictator's Dilemma (2016) and The Party and the People (2021), analyzing authoritarian survival strategies in China. His recent publications focus on topics like tax consciousness in urban China, anti-corruption dynamics, and the CCP's institutional evolution. Articles appear in journals such as Asian Survey , China Quarterly , and Comparative Political Studies . Professor Dickson has received research grants from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He serves as a frequent commentator on Chinese and Taiwanese politics for media outlets like CNN, NPR, BBC, and VOA.

Randall P. EllisView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Econometrics
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Randall P. Ellis is a Professor of Economics at Boston University, specializing in Health Economics, Industrial Organization, and Econometrics. His research focuses on healthcare payment systems, insurance design, predictive modeling, and international health economics. He holds a PhD from MIT and has contributed extensively to understanding managed care systems, risk adjustment frameworks, and healthcare policy evaluation. Education: PhD in Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Research Interests: Ellis’s work spans health care payment reforms, risk selection mechanisms, and the application of machine learning to health economics. He examines issues such as Medicaid managed care, obesity treatment economics, and the impact of anti-corruption programs on healthcare systems. His research emphasizes improving equity and efficiency in healthcare markets, particularly through innovative payment systems and risk adjustment models. Key Contributions: Ellis has developed frameworks for disease surveillance and risk adjustment (e.g., Diagnostic Items Classification System), evaluated payment system performance, and analyzed factors influencing healthcare utilization and costs. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical policy applications, informing both academic and policy audiences. Grants & Collaborations: While specific grants are not detailed here, his research frequently involves collaborations with institutions like Harvard and MIT through the Health Economics Seminar. His work often addresses global health challenges, including pandemic financing and healthcare corruption in developing regions. Labs/Teams: Ellis is affiliated with Boston University’s economics department and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects related to health policy and econometric modeling.

J. Christopher BrownView profile

Professor

• Human-Environment Geography
• Amazonian Sustainable Development
• Political Ecology
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J. Christopher Brown is a Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas. He specializes in human-environment interactions, focusing on sustainable development in the Amazon Basin. His research integrates ecological, political, and socio-economic dimensions to address deforestation, agricultural expansion, and NGO-mediated rural development. Affiliations: Department of Geography, University of Kansas; Collaborator with Brazil's Embrapa Agricultural Research Agency Key Projects: Amazonian NGO dynamics and political impacts Soybean and sugarcane expansion impacts Spatial analysis of deforestation and land use Research interests include political ecology, biogeography, and the interplay between global and local scales. He employs remote sensing and interdisciplinary methods to study environmental governance and policy outcomes. His work on NGOs reveals how funding shapes political behavior in Brazil, with findings published in Comparative Political Studies and Political Geography . Recent studies highlight the edge effects of land-use changes and biodiversity impacts on pollinators like orchid bees. Awards: 2016 George and Eleanor Woodyard International Educator Award (University of Kansas) Brown's research bridges academic inquiry and policy, examining how development policies interact with ecological systems in Latin America. Current projects address soy moratorium efficacy, sugarcane expansion in the Cerrado, and the MST landless movement's political influence.