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Giang HoangView profile

Lecturer

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Markets
• Emerging Markets
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Dr Giang Hoang is a Lecturer in the Department of Banking & Finance at Monash Business School, Monash University. His research focuses on corporate governance, behavioral finance, and investor dynamics in emerging markets. Key areas include governance structures of state-owned enterprises and the psychological regulation of investment decisions in volatile environments. Recent research outputs highlight trends in empirical methodologies applied to financial governance and behavioral economics. Studies span cross-cultural investor behavior (2025), SOE governance attributes (2023), and institutional frameworks in transitional economies (2022). Scientific Awards: Australian Leadership Award (PhD studies) 2012 He has participated in external academic engagements, including a Visiting Professorship at the University of Palermo (Italy) in 2019, contributing to international collaborations in financial governance research.

Nika ŠimurinaView profile

Professor

• Public Finance Systems
• Tax Systems
• Tax Policy
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Nika Šimurina, PhD, is a Full Professor at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. She has been affiliated with the faculty since 1999, teaching Public Finance, Tax System of Croatia, and International Aspects of Taxation in undergraduate and graduate programs. She also coordinates the Introduction to Regulation course in the graduate professional program. B.Sc. in Law (1998), Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb M.Sc. in Economics (2003), Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb Ph.D. in Economics (2008), Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb Her research focuses on public finance systems, tax systems, tax policy, and international taxation. She has explored topics such as environmental taxes, personal over-indebtedness, income inequality, and the economic impact of renewable energy investments in Croatia. Her work often bridges fiscal policy with broader socio-economic issues. Her publications analyze trends in tax policy, inequality, healthcare efficiency, and sustainability. Recent articles address environmental taxation in the EU, tax drivers of household debt, and cluster analyses of EU economic freedom and corruption. Outstanding Conference Participant Award B&ESI (2018) She has served as a mentor for seminar papers, final theses, and graduate theses, though specific student names are not listed. She has evaluated grants for the University of Rijeka and reviewed submissions for prestigious journals like Economic Review and Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business.

• International private transport law
• Structuring international commercial transactions
• International private law
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Alexandra Sergeevna Kasatkina serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where she also holds significant administrative positions including Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Co-director of the Jurisprudence educational program, Academic Director of the Jurisprudence: private law program, and Head of the Advanced Training Program on Introduction to the Chinese Legal System. With over 15 years of experience at HSE since 2008, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in international private law with a specialized focus on transport law and international commercial transactions. Her research interests center on international private transport law, structuring international commercial transactions, and various aspects of international private law including conflict of laws, international civil procedure, and unified norms. Her scholarly work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated analysis of international legal frameworks, particularly in aviation law, corporate ethics, and the impact of sanctions on cross-border disputes. Recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on practical applications of international private law in contemporary business contexts, including mergers and acquisitions under sanctions, corporate ethics implementation, and international commercial arbitration. Medal 'Recognition - 15 years of successful work' from HSE (January 2025) Best teacher award (2021-2024) Winner of the competition for best Russian-language scientific works (2022) Best academic supervisor in multiple categories (2023-2024) High professional potential group membership (HSE reserve staff) As Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor Kasatkina oversees curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and academic program management across the Faculty of Law. She has been instrumental in developing innovative educational approaches, including problem-oriented learning methods to enhance research competencies. Her leadership extends to coordinating international collaborations, as evidenced by her participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Legal Forum in Shanghai, China. Professor Kasatkina also directs research projects focused on the contemporary structure of private international law and transactional work for international commercial deals.

• Civil Law
• Commercial Law
• Company Law
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Sho Ogata is a Professor at the School of Law, Waseda University , with a focus on civil law, commercial law, and corporate governance. His academic journey includes a PhD in Law granted by Waseda University. Research Interests: Commercial Law, Company Law, Financial Instruments Regulation, Insurance Law Key Themes: Corporate control structures, governance of school corporations, shareholder rights, and regulatory compliance in financial and insurance sectors Ogata has authored numerous influential papers on corporate governance, particularly analyzing Swedish law and its implications for controlling shareholders, board accountability, and minority protections. His work also addresses the governance of foundations and school corporations under Japanese law, often drawing comparisons with UK and US frameworks. Recent grant-funded research projects include: JSPS Grant-in-Aid (2021-2024): Governance of foundations under company law JSPS Grant-in-Aid (2017-2020): Governance of school corporations under company law His teaching spans Commercial Law, Corporate Law, and specialized seminars at Waseda University’s Graduate School of Law and School of Law.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Economics of Firms
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Yasuhiro Arikawa serves as an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Business and Finance. His academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions to the fields of corporate finance and governance. He maintains active professional affiliations with The American Finance Association, Japan Society of Finance, Japan Finance Association, and Japanese Economic Association. Dr. Arikawa's research interests center on Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, and Economics of Firms , with particular focus on Japanese business practices. His extensive publication record demonstrates deep engagement with topics including bank-firm relationships, cross-shareholding structures, M&A activity, and the impact of corporate governance reforms on Japanese firms. His work frequently employs comparative international analysis, particularly examining Japan-US financial differences. His recent research output shows a clear trend toward analyzing the evolving landscape of Japanese corporate governance, with particular emphasis on institutional investors' role, stewardship codes, and the relationship between governance structures and firm performance. His publications span both English and Japanese academic journals, reflecting his dual engagement with international and domestic scholarly communities. Dr. Arikawa currently leads and participates in multiple major research projects funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including 'A new phase in corporate governance reform: Improving capital efficiency while addressing global issues' (2024-2028) and 'Corporate Governance Reform, Restructuring and Managerial Biases' (2022-2026). He also serves as a Concurrent Researcher at Waseda University's Research Institute of Business Administration and maintains a sub-affiliation with the Faculty of Political Science and Economics. His teaching responsibilities include 'Seminar on Managerial Economics' and 'Microeconomics (MSc in Finance)' at the graduate level.

Julia DarbyView profile

Professor

• Applied Macroeconomics
• Time Series Econometrics
• Labour Market Analysis
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Julia Darby is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Strathclyde. She joined Strathclyde in 2003 after previous roles at the Universities of Glasgow, Stirling, and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London. Her expertise spans applied macroeconomics with a focus on labor markets, fiscal policy, wage determination, and econometric modeling. Education: BSc in Economics (University College, 1986), MSc (University of York) Research Themes: Labour market dynamics, fiscal policy analysis, market volatility, and policy evaluation Key Collaborations: Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE), Glasgow Chambers of Commerce SDG Contributions: Education and labor market policy improvements Her research network includes collaborations with academics across 6 similar profiles, focusing on fiscal relations, market volatility, and tax competition. Julia supervises PhD students in macroeconomics and econometrics, and her teaching covers economic policy, macroeconomics, and econometrics at undergraduate and masters levels. She has participated in 35 professional activities including conferences, examinations, and committee memberships, with notable work on Brexit uncertainty indices and UK social care workforce analysis.

Bradley G. LewisView profile

Professor

• American Economic History
• Financial Markets
• International Finance and Economics
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Bradley G. Lewis is a Professor of Economics at Union College, Schenectady, New York, where he has held his position since 1999. His work spans financial markets, economic history, and international finance, with a particular focus on U.S. and Japanese systems. He has taught courses such as Financial Markets , Monetary Economics , and Senior Thesis , emphasizing applied economic thinking and institutional analysis. Education : Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1982, 1978), and B.A. with Honors in Economics from Carleton College (1969). Lewis' research bridges historical and contemporary economic issues, including American Economic History , Financial Markets , and International Trade . His publications often explore institutional development, such as railroads and environmental policy. His recent teaching seminar presentations compare Japanese and American business practices, highlighting global interdependence. Scientific awards include the Certificate of Distinguished Performance in Management Accounting Examinations (1972). He has peer-reviewed for journals and served on accreditation teams. Administrative roles at Union College include former Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education (1995-2000) and Director of Corporate Relations (2000-2002).

Lutz-Christian WolffView profile

Professor

• International Law
• Chinese Business Law
• Comparative Law
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Professor Lutz-Christian Wolff (Wei Lun Professor of Law) is a faculty member at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong , where he served as Dean from October 2019 to September 2024 and was previously Dean of the CUHK Graduate School (2014–2019). He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Passau (Germany, 2004–2009) and admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales (2004) and Rechtsanwalt in Frankfurt (1999). Currently on sabbatical leave , his research spans International and Chinese Business Law , Comparative Law , and Private International Law , with a focus on legal harmonization, AI’s impact on law, and corporate governance in multicultural contexts. Education : Staatsexamen (University of Passau, 1987), Dr iur (University of Passau, 1990), 2. Staatsexamen (OLG Dusseldorf, 1991), Dr iur habil (University of Passau, 1997), and QLTT (London, 2004). His work emphasizes flexibility in legal systems , notably in China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Greater Bay Area. He explores intersections between contract and property law , unjust enrichment , and AI-driven legal paradigms . Recent publications analyze flexible law as a response to global crises and the CISG in cross-border trade. Scientific awards include the CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2018, 2011, 2007) CUHK University Education Award (2013) CUHK Research Excellence Award (2008-09) Wei Lun Professor of Law title (2014) As a legal consultant, he advises multinational firms on investment projects in Greater China. He has delivered over 100 seminars globally on topics like cross-cultural lawyering , legal harmonization , and AI in legal education .

Evan GibsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Financial law and regulation
• Banking law
• Financial technology and the law
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Dr. Evan Gibson is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He specializes in financial law, banking law, financial technology, corporate law, and comparative law. Prior to joining CUHK, he served as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong's HKU-Standard Chartered Foundation FinTech Academy. PhD, University of Hong Kong LLM, University of Sydney LLB and BCom (Finance & Accounting), University of Queensland Professor Gibson's research focuses on financial stability frameworks, transnational regulatory fragmentation, FinTech innovation, and systemic risk mitigation. He has collaborated with international institutions like the European Central Bank and Asian Development Bank. His recent publications include studies on bank resolution mechanisms, digital finance for gender equality, and regulatory designs for FinTech ecosystems. He received the Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W N Cheung Prize for Research Excellence (2023-24) for his work on transnational regulatory fragmentation. Recipient of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W N Cheung Prize for Research Excellence (2023-24) He serves on the Senate Committee on General Education (2024-25), the Board of the Faculty of Law (2024-2025), and the Undergraduate Assessment Panel (2024-25). His work bridges academic research with practical policy development in financial regulation.

Dörte PoelzigView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Commercial Law
• Corporate Law
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Professor Dörte Poelzig is a distinguished scholar of Civil Law and Commercial and Corporate Law at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Law. She holds the W3 Chair for Civil Law and Commercial and Corporate Law since October 2021, having previously served as a professor at the Universities of Leipzig (2017-2021) and Passau (2011-2017). Professor Poelzig has established herself as a leading expert in capital markets regulation, corporate governance, and comparative law, contributing significantly to both academic discourse and practical legal frameworks in Germany and Europe. Professor Poelzig's educational background includes: Legal studies at TU Dresden and University of Konstanz (1997-2002) First state law examination (2002) Magister Juris in European and Comparative Law from University of Oxford (2003-2004) Doctorate from University of Konstanz (2004) Second state law examination (2006) Habilitation from Heidelberg University (2010) with venia legendi for Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, Civil Procedure, and Comparative Law Professor Poelzig's research focuses on the intersection of civil law principles with modern commercial and financial systems. Her work particularly examines enforcement mechanisms in capital markets, corporate governance structures, and the legal challenges posed by digital financial innovations. She has made significant contributions to understanding prospectus liability, insider trading regulations, and the application of civil law remedies to market abuse. More recently, her research has expanded to address emerging issues in cryptocurrency regulation, climate-related financial disclosure, and sustainable finance frameworks. Her comparative approach, informed by her Oxford education and extensive European collaborations, provides valuable insights into harmonizing legal standards across jurisdictions while respecting national legal traditions. Professor Poelzig's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving regulatory landscapes. Her work shows a clear trajectory from traditional civil and commercial law topics toward increasingly specialized areas of capital markets regulation, with growing attention to digital finance and sustainability issues in recent years. The interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship bridges doctrinal legal analysis with practical regulatory concerns, making her work valuable to both academic and professional audiences. Professor Poelzig's notable professional recognition includes: Appointment as Research Member at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) Geschäftsführende Mitherausgeberin (Managing Co-Editor) of Zeitschrift für Vergleichende Rechtswissenschaft (ZVglRWiss) Mitherausgeberin (Co-Editor) of Zeitschrift für Bank- und Kapitalmarktrecht (BKR) Mitherausgeberin of Zeitschrift für materielles und prozessuales Klimarecht (KlimaRZ) Mitherausgeberin of Zeitschrift für Unternehmens- und Gesellschaftsrecht (ZGR) Professor Poelzig actively supervises doctoral candidates and serves as a mentor to numerous early-career researchers through her editorial positions and participation in academic networks. Her research has been supported through various institutional frameworks including the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law at the University of Hamburg. She frequently collaborates with international scholars, as evidenced by her co-authored works and participation in cross-border research initiatives focused on corporate governance and financial regulation. Professor Poelzig leads a research team at the University of Hamburg comprising several research assistants who support her scholarly activities and teaching. Through her editorial roles with multiple prominent law journals, she helps shape scholarly discourse in corporate law, capital markets regulation, and comparative legal studies. Her work with the European Corporate Governance Institute further extends her influence to international policy discussions on corporate governance standards.

• Early Modern History
• Economic History
• Legal History
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Dr. James Shaw serves as Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History and Director of Education at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. With appointments since 2005 and prior positions at Oxford and Sussex, he maintains active roles in teaching, research administration (currently Director of Postgraduate Studies), and scholarly leadership as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His educational background includes an M.A. from the University of Edinburgh and a Ph.D. from the European University Institute in Florence (1998). His academic journey began with a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at Oxford examining Venetian petty crime, leading to his award-winning monograph The Justice of Venice . Shaw's research centers on the interplay between legal frameworks and economic practices in early modern Italy, particularly Venice and Florence. His work explores credit disputes, market ethics, and the embedding of commerce within personal relationships, utilizing sources like supplications for justice and fraud denunciations to reveal how ethical concepts operated in daily market life. Current projects investigate contractual morality in Venetian fraud cases and seek to develop collaborative research on early modern market ethics. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in top historical journals, with recent work analyzing gender and law in pre-unification Italy, Venetian credit economies, and the moral dimensions of early modern contracts. Shaw's scholarship bridges legal, economic, and social history through meticulous archival analysis. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship British Academy Competition for Postdoctoral Monographs The Gladstone Prize (Royal Historical Society) Senate Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2009) Shaw actively supervises doctoral research in early modern Italian history, currently advising Tobias Gardner on Sheffield's slavery connections and previously guiding four PhD completions including Joe Tryner's study of firearm violence in Bologna. His Wellcome Trust-funded project Selling Health in Renaissance Italy (with Evelyn Welch) examined apothecary practices as intermediaries between medical theory and practice. He encourages collaboration through his initiative to establish a research group focused on early modern market ethics. Shaw maintains significant administrative responsibilities including Director of Education roles and previous service as Exams Officer and Senior Tutor, while his research continues to reshape understanding of legal-economic interactions in Renaissance Italy through innovative use of judicial records.

• Climate Finance
• Environmental Economics
• Financial Risk Management
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Panagiotis Tzouvanas is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the Faculty of Business & Law and the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. He is also a member of the Centre for Innovative and Sustainable Finance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Portsmouth (2016-2019), focusing on 'Climate Change and Financial Performance.' Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Sussex from 2019 to 2024. His research expertise spans climate finance, environmental economics, financial risk management, and corporate governance. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to climate action and sustainable development. Key topics include systemic risk analysis, greenhouse gas emissions' impact on financial reporting, and the role of corporate board diversity in environmental performance. Recent research highlights include examining climate change's influence on insurance credit risk, evaluating oil price differentials using dynamic models, and studying the link between genetic board diversity and environmental outcomes. His publications appear in journals like Journal of Economic Studies and Business Strategy and the Environment . No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advisory roles are not detailed, but he has supervised doctoral research as a thesis author. Collaborations include international studies on climate risk, energy markets, and financial well-being. He is actively involved in advancing climate-focused curricula in business education and explores innovative financing mechanisms for sustainability initiatives.

Tom SimcockView profile

Research Fellow

• Housing Policy
• Public Health
• Organizational Change
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Dr. Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow and Research Manager of the Healthy Housing Initiative at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. As a Chartered Psychologist and certified Market Research Society member, he specializes in housing policy (particularly private renting), public sector reform, and organizational change. He serves on the Housing Studies Association Board as Secretary and chairs Renting Evidence, a knowledge-exchange platform for housing research. His research spans Welfare reforms like Universal Credit Landlord-tenant dynamics Airbnb's impact on housing stock Renter's conceptualization of 'home' Eviction policy debates Health impacts of cold homes Dr. Simcock's work on housing policy trends includes Private rented sector evolution Sharing economy housing Renter protections Energy efficiency standards Immigration policy impacts Refugee housing pathways Scientific recognition includes Nominated for British Property Federation Rising Star Award (2018) High Court case evidence on 'Right to Rent' checks Regular parliamentary consultation (Welsh Parliament, House of Commons) Media coverage in international outlets His research collaborations include Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Scottish Government projects. Current activities focus on evidence-based policymaking through ORCID and the Healthy Housing Initiative .

Dawid StanczakView profile

Lecturer

• State-Corporate Crime
• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
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Dawid Stanczak serves as Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Ulster University's School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. His research addresses state-corporate crime, environmental regulation, and resistance movements with empirical focus on India and the UK, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and strong institutions. His primary research domains include: State-Corporate Crime in agricultural biotechnology (Bt Cotton, Bt Brinjal) Precautionary Principle application in environmental and food safety regulation Civil society resistance against corporate power Transnational crime networks and corruption in asset recovery AI-assisted analysis of anti-money laundering vulnerabilities Waste export regulation and circular economy implementation Recent publications (2015-2023) examine resistance to corporate power in India's agricultural sector, conceptual frameworks of 'barbarism of indifference,' and social harm from biotech crops. Current work demonstrates methodological evolution toward AI-assisted financial crime analysis and transnational network mapping, reflecting expanded geographical scope beyond South Asia. Dr. Stanczak has secured research funding as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator for five projects since 2021: Tracking Waste Exports from NI: An Internal Audit of Bryson Recycling (2022-2023, PI) Corruption, Human Rights and Responsible Asset Recovery in Uzbekistan (2021-2025, CoI) Slipping Through the Net: AI Assisted Anti-Money Laundering Analysis (2024-2028, CoI) Driving Disruption of Global Order: Transnational Networks Study (2024-2026, CoI) He serves as Book Reviews Editor for the International State Crime Initiative and collaborates with Momenta, Bryson Charitable Group, and ESRC-funded research teams across transnational crime and regulatory compliance domains.

Karen LewisView profile

Professor

• Asset Pricing
• International Finance
• Macro Finance
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Karen Lewis is the Joseph and Ida Sondheimer Professor in International Economics and Finance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where she has served since 1994, including roles as Co-Director of the Weiss Center for International Financial Research (2005–2011). She holds a secondary appointment as Professor of Economics in the School of Arts and Sciences. PhD, University of Chicago (1985) BA, University of Oklahoma (1979) Her research focuses on international asset pricing, macro finance, and risk management, with a particular interest in globalization of financial markets and firm financing. Recent work examines disaster risk, monetary policy spillovers, and exchange rate wedges. She has published extensively in top journals such as the Journal of International Economics , Review of Financial Studies , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Notable affiliations include the National Bureau of Economic Research (Research Associate since 1991), the Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute (Senior Fellow since 2010), and the Research Advisory Council of SAFE in Europe. She has served as a consultant to central banks and international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and Federal Reserve Banks. Senior Fellow, Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research Olin Fellow, National Bureau of Economic Research Research Advisory Council member, SAFE (Sustainable Architecture for Finance)