Prof. Dr. Jörg Budde is a faculty member at the University of Bonn , affiliated with the Department of Economics . His academic rank is Professor , and he is actively engaged in research related to managerial accounting, performance measurement, and incentive contracts. Institute: Institute for Applied Microeconomics Email: joerg.budde@uni-bonn.de Contact: +49 228 73-9247 Budde’s research focuses on incentive design and performance evaluation in agency models, particularly under conditions of limited liability and distorted metrics. His work explores topics such as bonus pools , rank-order tournaments , and contractual frameworks that balance risk and incentive alignment. His publications span journals like Journal of Economics , Management Accounting Research , and Journal of Mathematical Economics , with a thematic emphasis on agency theory , information systems , and organizational behavior .
Andrew W. Lo is the Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor and a Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He serves as Director of the Laboratory for Financial Engineering and is a principal investigator at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His academic affiliations include the American Finance Association, Academia Sinica, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Econometric Society, and Society of Financial Econometrics. As an external faculty member at the Santa Fe Institute and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, Lo bridges finance, AI, and healthcare. BA in Economics, Yale University AM and PhD in Economics, Harvard University His research focuses on evolutionary models of investor behavior , AI in financial technology , healthcare finance , and impact investing . Recent work includes adaptive market frameworks, AI-driven financial advice systems, and statistical tools for clinical trial prediction. His 2025 articles explore applications of Bayesian analysis in healthcare, endowment risk management, and market innovation dynamics. Lo has received prestigious awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship , TIME 100 recognition, and multiple teaching and research honors. He co-founded asset management and biotech companies and serves on healthcare organization boards. MIT Sloan Executive Education courses highlight his leadership in AI and machine learning for business applications.
Elisa Maarit Lähde serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, where she advances sustainable urban design through interdisciplinary research at the intersection of landscape architecture, ecology, and planning. Her work focuses on transforming urban environments through biodiversity integration and socio-ecological innovation. Dr. Lähde's research centers on urban biodiversity mainstreaming, regenerative design frameworks, and landscape architectural storytelling. She pioneers approaches for integrating ecosystem services into urban planning, with particular emphasis on climate adaptation, green-blue infrastructure, and human-nature connection building. Her methodologies frequently employ co-creative processes with stakeholders to develop context-specific socio-ecological solutions. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining practical applications of biodiversity principles across diverse urban contexts. Key thematic clusters include: (1) ecological assessment frameworks for built environments; (2) regenerative design strategies for Anthropocene challenges; (3) maritime spatial planning innovations; and (4) narrative techniques for enhancing ecological literacy. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with Finnish and international case studies, reflecting strong commitment to both scholarly contribution and real-world implementation. Dr. Lähde's scholarly contributions have been recognized through significant professional accolades: First prize in the Elielinaukio architectural competition (December 2021) for Helsinki Central Railway Station surroundings renewal Finalist in Ericsson Innovation Awards for FoodGrid project (June 2017) addressing Future of Food challenges First prize in International Stormwater Innovation Competition (November 2014) for urban furniture with water detention Honorary mention in Hiedanranta ideas competition (January 2017) for "There’s a New Town in the City" proposal While specific advising relationships and grant funding details aren't documented in available materials, her research portfolio demonstrates substantial collaborative engagement through multi-institutional publications and competition participations that likely involve student mentorship and research team leadership.
CHIEN-WEI CHEN is Professor and Chairman of the Department of International Business at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce. With over two decades of service at NCCU, he progressed from Assistant Professor (2000) to Associate Professor (2012) and full Professor (2019), concurrently serving as Department Chair (2023-2026). His research specializes in marketing strategy, international business, and competitive analysis, with particular focus on technology product launches and consumer behavior dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Warwick (1996-2000) M.S. in Business Administration, National Taiwan University (1988-1990) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University (1983-1987) Research Focus: Dr. Chen's work bridges marketing strategy and behavioral economics, examining how technological disruption influences consumer decisions (e.g., smartphone upgrades), how firms signal value through product preannouncements, and how co-branding strategies shape market perceptions. His research consistently applies empirical methods to high-technology contexts in international markets. Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2002-2023) reveal three dominant themes: 1) Strategic signaling in product launches and financial markets, 2) Psychological drivers of technology adoption/upgrading, and 3) Cross-border marketing efficiency. Methodologically, they combine behavioral experiments, event studies of stock reactions, and empirical analyses of firm strategies. Awards & Honors: 20-Year Outstanding Teacher Award (NCCU, 2020) 10-Year Outstanding Teacher Award (NCCU, 2010) International Research Excellence Award (NCCU, 2006) Research Leadership: As Principal Investigator for 10+ National Science and Technology Council projects (2013-2021), he secured funding for studies on consumer technology adoption patterns, signaling theory applications in marketing, and service innovation frameworks. Projects include 'Fear of Product Obsolescence' (2013-2015) and 'Upgrade Decisions for High-Tech Durables' (2015-2017).
Vesa Pursiainen is an Associate Professor at the School of Business and Economics , University of St. Gallen (SBF-HSG). His research focuses on corporate finance, fintech, environmental economics, crowdfunding, and behavioral finance, with a particular emphasis on how technology, social dynamics, and crises impact financial decisions and market behavior.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thanh Huyền serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication at Vietnam National University, Hanoi. With her academic title awarded in 2014 and PhD received in 2010 from Sogang University (Korea), she represents a prominent figure in Vietnamese communication and journalism studies with extensive administrative and research responsibilities. Her educational background demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary breadth: Bachelor of Journalism (1995) from Hanoi University of Science, Bachelor of English (1996) from University of Foreign Languages, Hanoi, Master of Journalism (2001), and PhD in Public Relations and Advertising (2010) from Vietnam National University and Sogang University respectively. This diverse training underpins her comprehensive approach to communication studies. Professor Huyền's research spans multiple critical areas including digital journalism practices, strategic communication, public relations theory, and cross-cultural communication studies with special focus on Korea-Vietnam relations. Her work examines communication in special contexts like crisis situations and war, national image construction, information access challenges for journalists, and the evolving role of social networks in organizational communication. She has developed particular expertise in analyzing Korean public relations models and their applicability to Vietnam's communication landscape. Her publication record from 2009-2016 reveals consistent scholarly output with increasing focus on digital transformation in journalism, information access challenges in the digital age, and sophisticated analysis of national image representation. The research demonstrates methodological diversity including content analysis, survey research, and comparative historical approaches, with strong emphasis on practical applications for Vietnamese media professionals and communication educators. Professor Huyền has led significant research projects including the comprehensive study of relationships between businesses and the press (surveying Vietnam's top 500 companies in 2012-2013), investigations into Vietnamese journalists' information access challenges, and analyses of foreign information activities during Hanoi's integration period. These projects reflect her commitment to addressing practical communication challenges facing Vietnam's evolving media ecosystem. As Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication, she plays a crucial role in shaping communication education and research direction at Vietnam National University. Her leadership extends to developing training programs that address contemporary challenges in digital media, public relations, and international communication, ensuring Vietnamese communication professionals remain competitive in the global information landscape.
Lea Hannola is a researcher at the LUT School of Engineering Sciences (Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology LUT) focusing on digital twins, sustainable manufacturing, and Industry 5.0. Her work bridges technological innovation with eco-conscious business practices. Academic Rank: Researcher Contact: Lea.Hannola@lut.fi Hannola's research emphasizes digital twin applications for sustainability, including circular manufacturing, smart energy systems, and human-centric industrial design. She explores competencies required for Industry 5.0 adoption, workforce empowerment through digital tools, and integration of environmental and data-driven strategies in manufacturing. Her publications span topics like smart building management , quantum computing challenges , and supply chain sustainability , with a recurring focus on simulation, interoperability, and lifecycle value creation. Key trends include AI-driven sustainability, green HRM, and digital ecosystems. As a scholar, Hannola contributes to advancing digitally extended product-service systems and addressing sociotechnical challenges in industrial digitalization. Her work impacts manufacturing competitiveness, energy efficiency, and organizational transformation.
Graham T. Allison, Jr. is the Douglas Dillon Professor of Government at Harvard Kennedy School, where he has taught for five decades. He previously served as the Founding Dean of Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and as Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs until 2017. His career spans academia, government service, and international policy analysis, with significant contributions to national security studies and international relations. Dr. Allison's educational background includes: Davidson College Harvard College (B.A., magna cum laude, in History) Oxford University (B.A. and M.A., First Class Honors in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics) Harvard University (Ph.D. in Political Science) As a leading analyst of national security, Dr. Allison specializes in nuclear weapons policy, US-Russia relations, US-China relations, and decision-making processes in international crises. His research has profoundly influenced how scholars and policymakers understand great power competition and conflict prevention. He is particularly renowned for developing the concept of the "Thucydides Trap" to analyze the historical patterns when a rising power threatens to displace an established power. Dr. Allison's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on contemporary geopolitical challenges, particularly US-China strategic competition, nuclear weapons policy, and conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. His publications bridge academic rigor with policy relevance, often providing historical context to current crises while offering concrete recommendations for policymakers. The breadth of his work spans traditional academic journal articles, policy briefs, and commentary in major media outlets, demonstrating his commitment to engaging both scholarly and public audiences. Dr. Allison has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to national security: Defense Department's highest civilian award, the Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service Distinguished Public Service Medal (awarded twice - first by Secretary Cap Weinberger and second by Secretary Bill Perry) Throughout his career, Dr. Allison has advised multiple presidential administrations, serving as Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Clinton Administration and Special Advisor to the Secretary of Defense under President Reagan. He has been a member of the Secretary of Defense's Advisory Board for every Secretary from Weinberger to Mattis. His work has been supported by significant sponsored projects including the "Russia Matters Web Portal" funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and programs to help students train for Russia-related jobs funded by the U.S. Russia Foundation. Dr. Allison has maintained strong connections with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, which he directed until 2017 and which remains ranked as the "#1 University Affiliated Think Tank" in the world. Through the Belfer Center, he has fostered relationships with international security experts from around the world, particularly with Israeli security officials and analysts with whom he has collaborated extensively.
Moïse Blanchard is an Assistant Professor and Tennenbaum Early Career Professor at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, having joined in August 2025. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University Data Science Institute. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Operations Research from MIT (2024), and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique. Blanchard's research focuses on the intersection of machine learning theory, statistics, and optimization. His work addresses fundamental questions in universal learning, online algorithms, and convex optimization under memory constraints. His research program explores learnability under minimal assumptions, query complexity/memory tradeoffs, and decision-making in adversarial environments. This work has significant implications for theoretical computer science, operations research, and statistical learning theory. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on foundational aspects of learning theory and optimization. Recent work demonstrates expertise in universal learning frameworks, memory-constrained optimization, and probabilistic analysis of combinatorial problems. His research often bridges theoretical computer science with practical optimization challenges, particularly in contexts where traditional i.i.d. assumptions don't hold. Columbia DSI postdoctoral fellowship, 2024 INFORMS Transportation Science & Logistics (TSL) best student paper award, 2023 Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant (AFOSR), with Prof. Patrick Jaillet, 2023 COLT 2022 Best student paper runner-up Bronze medal, Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition, 2022 Blanchard has received significant research funding including an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant. His work has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the INFORMS TSL best student paper award for his research on the k-Traveling Salesman Problem. His extensive publication record in top venues demonstrates a strong research trajectory with impactful contributions to theoretical machine learning and optimization.
Patrick Shin is a Professor of Law and Vice Dean at Suffolk University Law School , where he teaches Torts, Employment Discrimination, and Jurisprudence. His scholarship bridges philosophy and legal studies, focusing on antidiscrimination law, diversity, and equal treatment. Education: A.B. from Dartmouth College (summa cum laude), J.D. from Harvard Law School (cum laude), Ph.D. in Philosophy from Harvard University Key research areas: Antidiscrimination Law, Legal Philosophy, Employment Discrimination, Jurisprudence, and Equality Theory His recent publications examine normative questions in judicial studies, gender segregation in sports, and workplace diversity dynamics. Shin received the Cornelius J. Moynihan Teaching Award in 2011. Collaborative works include co-authorship with Devon W. Carbado and Mitu Gulati on diversity feedback mechanisms and inclusion strategies. For contact: pshin@suffolk.edu | Tel: 617-573-8182
Tālis Laizāns serves as a practical assistant professor and researcher at the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship, Riga Technical University (RTU), leveraging dual master's qualifications in economics and engineering to bridge academic theory with real-world business applications. His work significantly advances RTU's research in entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic policy development. His educational credentials include: Master of Economics (Mg.oec.) Master of Engineering (Mg.ing.) Laizāns specializes in venture capital, SME development, and social innovation financing, with strong emphasis on artificial intelligence applications and EU research frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economic analysis with engineering principles to address contemporary challenges in Latvian and European business ecosystems, particularly focusing on practical implementation pathways for startups and established enterprises. His 2019 publications analyze social innovation through multiple lenses: societal participation dynamics, international financing models, EU research project structures, and critical success factors. These works synthesize Latvia-specific case studies with broader European experiences, highlighting actionable insights for policymakers and business stakeholders in scaling social innovation initiatives. Professional recognition stems from substantial project leadership rather than formal awards, evidenced by his selection as Latvia's representative in high-impact EU initiatives. Laizāns actively secures and executes research funding across diverse domains: Latvia-Cambridge Venture Camp (2024) : Cultivating next-generation entrepreneurship through experiential learning in the UK. Shadow Economy Assessment in Construction (2024-2025) : Quantifying informal economic activities to inform regulatory frameworks. OpenFin Hackathon (2024) : Driving fintech innovation through international competition platforms. Learning and Research Academic Group (2024) : Advancing pedagogical methodologies and collaborative research practices. Post-Pandemic Economic Framework Project (2020) : Designing resilience strategies for Latvia's economic recovery. Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (2016-2023) : Leading EIT-funded climate action through knowledge transfer. His earlier Horizon 2020 contributions include Bio-Based Industries JIT representation (2013-2017) and COPA-COGECA working group leadership on agricultural innovation (2010-2017). At RTU, Laizāns operates within the Innovation Economic Research Center while co-founding the 'Learning and Research' academic collective. His project portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with interdisciplinary teams tackling societal challenges through evidence-based innovation, particularly in economic policy design and sustainable business model development.
Ram Mudambi is the Frank M. Speakman Professor of Strategy at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management. He holds a central role in strategic management and international business research, with prior faculty appointments at the University of North Carolina, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Reading (UK). His work bridges economic geography, innovation studies, and global strategy. Research interests focus on the geography of innovation, emphasizing migration, ethnicity, gender dynamics, and global value chain governance. He has contributed to understanding how spatial factors influence innovation ecosystems, multinational enterprise strategies, and regional development. Mudambi’s interdisciplinary approach integrates microeconomic theories with macro-level institutional analysis. He serves as a Consulting Editor for the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of World Business, and as Area Editor for the Journal of International Business Policy. His research appears in top-tier outlets like the Journal of Political Economy, Management Science, and Strategic Management Journal, alongside practitioner-focused articles in Harvard Business Review and Sloan Management Review. Awards: Fellow of AIB (20XX), Fellow of EIBA (20XX) Teaching: Courses include Strategic Management, International Business Strategy, and Global Research Methodologies Media Engagement: Featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and NPR His recent work explores digitalization’s impact on globalization, global value chain resilience, and the strategic implications of restrictive immigration policies. Mudambi’s research also addresses sustainability linkages in global cities’ innovation systems.
Dr. Carla Riverola is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at Griffith University's Griffith Business School. Her research focuses on disruptive innovation for sustainable development, particularly in plant-based foods and AI-driven educational strategies. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Technologies and Management from Ramon Llull University, Barcelona. Professional roles include Deputy Director of the Griffith Business School (2023-2024) and International Lead (2022-2023). She is affiliated with the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing and Social Marketing@Griffith. Education: Ph.D., Information Technologies and Management, Ramon Llull University M.Sc., IT Management, Ramon Llull University B.Eng., Computer Science, Ramon Llull University Affiliations: Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing Social Marketing@Griffith Climate Action Network International Educators Her research bridges entrepreneurship, sustainable innovation, and AI applications. Recent work examines plant-based food adoption and AI's role in organizational decision-making. She has received the Group Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024) and the Knut Holt Best Paper Award (2017). Her articles span innovation diffusion, food sustainability, and technology networks. Dr. Riverola advises on policy and industry partnerships, contributing to initiatives like the Catapult Program Roadmap (Logan City Council). She actively collaborates with international stakeholders to advance sustainable development goals, particularly Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption (SDG 12).
Professor Efthymios Pavlidis is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in macroeconomics, international finance, and time series econometrics. His research focuses on housing market dynamics through collaborations like the International Housing Observatory (with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas) and the UK Housing Observatory. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence in teaching and research. His research interests include speculative bubble detection, real estate price forecasting, and testing parity conditions in financial markets. Pavlidis actively supervises PhD students in applied time series econometrics, emphasizing practical applications in financial markets and housing economics. He is involved in numerous academic activities, including organizing conferences and workshops such as the Dynare Conference and the Lancaster Economics Seminar. Key contributions include developing econometric methods for detecting market exuberance and analyzing real exchange rates. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy implications, particularly in housing and energy markets. Pavlidis collaborates internationally, evidenced by his participation in global academic networks and institutions like the European Economic Association and the Royal Economic Society. His teaching includes the course ECON222 Intermediate Macroeconomics I, and he maintains an office in the Management School (B015), with weekly office hours on Tuesdays. A comprehensive overview of his research and projects is available at his personal webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/etpavlidis/ .
Nicola Nymalm is a Lecturer in International Relations of East Asia at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Previously, she served as an Associate Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University. Her research focuses on relations between established and emerging global powers, employing critical approaches to International Relations (IR), International Political Economy (IPE), security studies, and military strategy. Key publications include From 'Japan Problem' to 'China Threat'? (2020) and co-editing The Routledge Handbook of US Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific (2023). Dr Nymalm holds a PhD in Political Science/International Relations from Kiel University (2015), funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation. She earned an M.A. in Contemporary History, Chinese Studies, and European Law from Humboldt University and Free University of Berlin, and a Master of Peace and Security Studies from the University of Hamburg. Her work explores themes such as narrative analysis in military doctrine, ontological security, and geopolitical discourse. Recent studies include examining Swedish military strategy narratives and US-China economic tensions. She has contributed to journals like International Political Sociology and Review of International Studies . Notably absent from her profile are formal academic awards or listed advisees. Her research aligns with the International Relations Research Group and emphasizes Indo-Pacific dynamics, US foreign policy, and critical perspectives on global power shifts.
