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• Technological Change
• Knowledge Transfer
• Emerging Economies
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Prof. Iciar Dominguez Lacasa is a Professor of Economics at TH Wildau , Germany, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Computer Science, Law . She serves as Director of Studies for the European Business Management (BA) program. Her research focuses on technological change, knowledge transfer, and innovation dynamics in emerging economies, with emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches and sustainable development goals. Key areas include China's technological capabilities, global collaboration frameworks, and policy-driven innovation systems. Education background is not explicitly stated in the provided materials. Her work integrates patent analysis, institutional economics, and regional development strategies, evidenced by her extensive publications since 2003. She has contributed to policy evaluations, including analyses of structural shifts in European and global economies. Notable research themes include BRICS economies' technology paths, photovoltaic industry dynamics in China, and benchmarking biotechnology policies across Europe. Her studies often bridge historical economic perspectives with modern innovation governance frameworks. Professional activities include grant-funded research projects like the Efficiency of Innovation Policies in High Technology Sectors in Europe (EPOHITE) . No specific awards or student advisees are listed, though her extensive publication record indicates active academic engagement.

• Space Security
• Nuclear Strategy
• East Asian Security
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Dr. Clay Moltz is a Professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School with a joint appointment in Space Systems. His research addresses space security, nuclear strategy, and regional security dynamics in East Asia and Russia. Publications include six books on space policy and security, with current work examining conflict risks in cislunar space. Leadership roles: Dean of the Graduate School of International and Defense Studies (2020-2022) Chairman, Department of National Security Affairs (2018-2020) Director of Center on Contemporary Conflict (2012-2016) Awards include: David Williams Outstanding Professor Award (2023) Carl E. and Jesse W. Menneken Award (2015) Richard W. Hamming Interdisciplinary Achievement Award (2010) Publications focus on space governance, commercial space developments, and nuclear proliferation, with recent collaborative work applying artificial intelligence to security challenges.

Sally DibbView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Market Segmentation
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Sally Dibb is a Professor at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Business in Society, specializing in marketing and consumer behavior. With research spanning market segmentation, social marketing, and digital transformation, her work examines consumer decision-making, financial vulnerability, and sustainable consumption practices. Her research interests focus on understanding consumer behavior in complex environments, developing effective segmentation strategies, and exploring the societal impact of marketing practices. Key areas include vulnerable consumers, digital marketing implementation, and the intersection of marketing with social policy. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in practical implications research, with studies examining date labeling effects on food waste, digital marketing frameworks for B2B contexts, and financial vulnerability interventions. Her work consistently bridges theoretical insights with practical applications across consumer, organizational, and policy domains. Research Supervision and Grants: Accepts PhD students in marketing and consumer behavior Leads projects on financial capability and vulnerable consumers Collaborates with industry partners on marketing implementation research

• Chinese Politics
• Political Economy
• Authoritarian Politics
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Dr. Yao Adam Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Stanford University. His research focuses on Chinese politics, political economy, and authoritarian institutions, with a particular emphasis on banking development, public opinion dynamics, and Sino-US relations. He has been recognized with the 2020 BRICS Economic Research Award for his doctoral work on banking in China. Education: PhD in Political Science (Stanford University). His teaching includes courses like Research Methods in International Affairs and The Political Economy of Reform in China . Research interests span authoritarian governance, Chinese foreign policy, and economic development challenges. Notable contributions include analyses of cross-strait unification sentiment, China's local government debt crisis, and the impact of China's global perception on domestic US attitudes toward Asian Americans. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries to explore how political structures influence economic outcomes and public sentiment. Awards: BRICS Award (2020), valued at USD 21,000 with medal/citation Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research frequently collaborates with institutions like the Asia Competitiveness Institute and Institute of Policy Studies. His work engages with policy-relevant topics such as economic reform, geopolitical tensions, and public diplomacy strategies. Liu is affiliated with research centers at NUS, contributing to projects on Asia's governance challenges and sustainability. His interdisciplinary approach reflects his belief in transcending traditional academic boundaries to address complex policy questions.

• Social Policy
• Health Policy
• Welfare State Analysis
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Professor Ian Greener holds dual roles as a Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Glasgow, leading the Sociological and Cultural Studies Division within the School of Social & Political Sciences. He is also an Associate in the School of Health & Wellbeing. His research focuses on social policy, health policy, welfare states, and institutional change, particularly analyzing the UK National Health Service (NHS) and historical policy frameworks. Greener employs qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) and explores themes like inequality, crisis management, and societal progress. His work critiques and builds upon foundational welfare policies, such as Beveridge and Bevan’s contributions, while addressing modern challenges like pandemic responses and healthcare governance. He has published extensively on NHS crises, policy evolution, and cross-country comparisons of health systems. Greener’s recent work includes re-examining the Spirit Level debate on inequality and conceptualizing 21st-century societal challenges through the 'New Five Giants' framework. Publications trends show a focus on historical institutionalism, pandemic policy analysis, and methodological rigor in social science research. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to health and social policy discourse are significant. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Strathclyde and Aberdeen, and his ORCID profile (0000-0003-4918-8019) tracks ongoing scholarly activity.

Stephen RamseyView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Precision Medicine
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Stephen Ramsey, an Associate Professor at Oregon State University, holds dual appointments in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (College of Engineering) and the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine). With a PhD in Physics from the University of Maryland, his postdoctoral training in computational genomics at the University of Washington, and professional experience at the Institute for Systems Biology and Center for Infectious Disease Research, Ramsey bridges computational methods with biomedical applications. Education : Ph.D., Physics, University of Maryland; M.S., Physics, University of Maryland; Sc.B., Mathematical Physics, Brown University Ramsey specializes in computational systems biology , focusing on bioinformatics , biomedical knowledge graphs , and precision medicine . His research integrates machine learning , gene regulatory network modeling , and multi-omics data analysis to address challenges in rare disease diagnostics , drug monitoring , and inflammatory disease mechanisms . Current work includes AI-driven biomedical translation and electrochemical biosensor development for non-invasive diagnostics . Recent publications highlight knowledge graph applications in translational biomedicine , causal network inference in clinical-environmental data integration , and cross-species cancer transcriptomics . His team develops tools like RTX-KG2 and PloverDB to standardize biomedical data sharing and semantic reasoning . Scientific Awards : 2019 Zoetis Award (Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine) 2016 NSF CAREER Award 2016 PhRMA New Investigator Award 2010 NIH K25 Mentored Quantitative Research Award Ramsey advises in computational biology courses (CS 446/546) and contributes to biomedical AI through projects like mediKanren for rare disease diagnostics . His NSF-funded research explores gene expression noise and regulatory network dynamics , while NIH and PhRMA grants support his translational medicine initiatives. He leads the Ramsey Laboratory , which develops graph-based reasoning tools for biomedical data translation and multi-omics integration . The lab's work spans comparative oncology models, electrochemical biosensors , and knowledge graph infrastructure for clinical decision support .

Sixt MichaelView profile

Professor

• Cell biology
• Tissue mechanics
• Gradient sensing
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Sixt Michael has been a tenured Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) since September 2013. From 2014 to 2024 he additionally served as the institute’s Executive Vice President . His earlier career includes a tenure-track assistant professorship at ISTA (2010–2013), group-leadership at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, post-doctoral research in Lund, and clinical residency in dermatology in Erlangen. Research Interests Professor Sixt’s work sits at the intersection of cell biology and immunology , with a focus on how cells navigate complex tissue environments. He explores: Tissue mechanics and how physical forces guide leukocyte migration. Gradient sensing and the molecular mechanisms that allow cells to detect and interpret chemical cues. Cell polarity and cytoskeletal dynamics , dissecting how cells establish front–rear asymmetry during chemotaxis. Chemotaxis in immune cells, linking basic cell-biological insights to immune-system function. Scientific Awards & Distinctions Sixt’s achievements have been recognized by numerous prestigious awards and honors: European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant (2022) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) Elected Member, European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO, 2014) European Biophysical Societies Association Young Investigator Medal (2013) Austrian Academy of Sciences Ignatz L. Lieben Award (2012) ERC Starting Grant and FWF START Award (2011) Peter Hans Hofschneider Foundation Endowed Professorship (2008) Novartis Dissertation Award (2003) Leadership & Funding Beyond his scientific output, Professor Sixt has held major leadership roles at ISTA, shaping institutional strategy as Executive Vice President for a decade. He has secured substantial European and national funding, including three ERC grants and the highly competitive FWF START Award, enabling his group to pioneer advanced imaging and biophysical approaches to study immune-cell migration in vivo. Laboratory & Collaborations He heads an active research group at ISTA that integrates molecular cell biology, biophysics, and in vivo imaging to decode how immune cells traverse tissues. Collaborative links extend across Europe, reflecting his ERC Synergy partnerships and EMBO network.

Steven StillmanView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Policy Analysis
• Health Economics
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Steven Stillman is a Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Washington (2000) and previously served as a Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research focuses on empirical labor economics, public policy, and migration, examining how government policies influence individual and household behavior. Key areas include migration's impact on families, voting behavior, minimum wage effects, and healthcare policy. He teaches Advanced Quantitative Methods, Labor Economics, and Public Economics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. His work often employs quasi-experimental methods, with notable contributions on migration lotteries and policy evaluation. Research interests span labor markets, health economics, political decision-making, and development economics. Recent studies analyze refugee integration dynamics, populism drivers, and the obesity epidemic's economic roots. His articles emphasize policy relevance, using rigorous methodologies to assess real-world impacts. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record and methodological contributions highlight academic impact. He advises students but no specific advisee list is provided. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing complex issues like pandemic policy responses and socioeconomic inequality.

• Business strategies for sustainability
• Organizational culture and identity processes
• Complex systems environments
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Dr. Brooke Lahneman is an Assistant Professor of Management at Montana State University's Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Oregon, an MBA from ESADE Business School, and a BA in Economics & Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on how organizations navigate complex systems, particularly through sustainability strategies, organizational culture, and identity processes. She explores topics like sustainability certifications, SME environmental practices, and sociomateriality in virtual environments. Recent publications include studies on certification programs' bridging capacity and planetary boundaries in sustainability research. Lahneman has received multiple awards, including the 2024 Best Reviewer Award and the Norm Millikin Excellence Award. She teaches courses on strategy, sustainability, and research methods, emphasizing sustainable business practices and international business. Her grants include VentureWell's 'Engaging Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainability.' She serves on editorial boards for Organization & Environment and chairs the Strategic Organization committee. She also advises the Bozeman Sustainability Citizen Advisory Board.

Pietro SaggeseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptofinance
• DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
• Cryptoasset Analytics
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Pietro Saggese is an Assistant Professor at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy, since November 2023. He holds a PhD in Economics and Data Science from IMT Lucca (2021), preceded by a BSc and MSc in Physics from the University of Turin. His research focuses on cryptofinance, cryptoasset analytics, CBDCs, and their socio-economic implications, with particular attention to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and their interactions with traditional financial systems. Before joining IMT, Pietro worked as a Scientist at AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (2021–2023), collaborating with the Complexity Science Hub. His work there explored DeFi’s systemic risks, smart contract interdependencies, and cryptoasset monitoring. Notable contributions include analyzing Bitcoin arbitrageurs’ behavior using Mt. Gox data and investigating DeFi governance structures. Research interests span: Cryptocurrency market dynamics and arbitrage strategies DeFi protocols and their regulatory challenges CBDC design and implications for monetary policy Blockchain-based systems’ socio-economic impacts His publications address topics like TVL verification in DeFi, bot detection on Ethereum, and DAO governance mechanisms. He actively contributes to international conferences and policy-oriented groups such as the Crypto-Asset Monitoring Expert Group (CAMEG). Pietro’s work bridges academic research with real-world applications, aiming to inform policymakers and market participants about emerging risks and opportunities in digital finance.

Duncan BentleyView profile

Professor

• Tax Administration
• Tax Law Reform
• International Taxation
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Professor Duncan Bentley is Vice-Chancellor and President at Federation University. He holds a BA and LLB from the University of Cape Town, an LLM from the University of London, an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law, and a PhD from Bond University. His extensive leadership experience spans multiple Australian universities including Swinburne, Victoria University, Curtin, and Bond University. Professor Bentley's research focuses on tax administration reform, international taxation frameworks, and taxpayer rights protection in digital environments. His work examines the intersection of governance, technology, and legal principles in fiscal systems. Recent publications explore AI's role in tax administration, digital transformation challenges in public sectors, and comparative tax policy reforms across Commonwealth jurisdictions. His scholarship consistently addresses adaptive legal frameworks for technological disruption. Professor Bentley has advised governments and international organizations on tax policy implementation and legal service advisory frameworks, contributing to Australia's position in global legal services.

Dina RosenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Political Economy
• Healthcare Politics
• Health Equity
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Dina Rosenberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics at Rowan University, part of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton (2013). Her research focuses on comparative political economy, healthcare politics, health equity, innovations, post-communist states, and historical political legacies. She has published in journals like Democratization , Post-Soviet Affairs , and Social Science Research . Her work examines how political systems influence health outcomes, the impact of populism on polarization and pandemic response, and authoritarian governance strategies. Notable projects include studies on Russian public opinion toward surveillance during crises, the Protective Policy Index (PPI) for pandemic responses, and the role of digital media in reducing government approval in Russia. She collaborates internationally on topics ranging from autocratic health policies to innovation stifling under dictators. Rosenberg’s research emphasizes bridging academic findings with practical applications, particularly in advancing health equity. She has contributed to datasets like the PPI and co-authored analyses on federal policy responses to crises. Her teaching and scholarship reflect a commitment to understanding complex interactions between politics, institutions, and societal well-being.

Mu-Jeung YangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Economic Strategy
• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Business
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Mu-Jeung Yang is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Boulder. Previously, he held a tenured Associate Professor position in Economics at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. His research focuses on strategic decision-making in startups and corporations, leveraging novel methodologies like field experiments and structural models to analyze innovation, venture capital dynamics, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on business strategy. He also investigates macroeconomic phenomena such as trade liberalization effects and pandemic economic impacts through rigorous quantitative frameworks. Key research interests include corporate strategy formulation, R&D investment strategies, AI-driven decision-making, and the interplay between economic policies and firm performance. His work on CEO management practices, innovation spillovers, and global competition has contributed to understanding how organizations adapt to strategic complexities. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Washington and the University of Utah, teaching advanced courses in econometrics, corporate finance, and machine learning applications in business. Yang's articles span diverse topics such as the productivity implications of industrial AI, the role of board networks in fostering innovation, and pandemic-related economic shifts like tax revenue dynamics during the COVID-19 crisis. His research consistently bridges theory and practice, offering actionable insights for policymakers and business leaders through evidence-based analysis. Teaching: Ph.D. courses in econometrics, corporate finance, and machine learning for business decision-making. Undergraduate classes on venture capital, investments, and firm dynamics. Current Projects: Field experiments on startup financing, data-driven performance pay systems, and the strategic implications of technological uniqueness. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on real-time economic analysis and pandemic tracking initiatives.

• Operational Research
• Scheduling
• Production Planning
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Mr. Jean-Charles Billaut is a Professor at the Polytechnic School of Tours (EPU) within the University of Tours, affiliated with the Computer Science Department and the Fundamental and Applied Computer Science Laboratory of Tours (LIFAT). His primary research focuses on Operational Research, particularly in scheduling theory, production planning, and logistics optimization, with notable contributions to healthcare and food supply chain systems. He has held leadership roles, including Director of the Computer Science Laboratory since 2007 and Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Operational Research since 2007. His work bridges theoretical advancements and real-world applications, addressing challenges in multi-agent scheduling, robust production systems, and emergency logistics. Key collaborations include optimizing chemotherapy production and medical sample dispatching, reflecting his commitment to impactful operational research. His research often employs metaheuristics and exact methods to solve complex scheduling and routing problems, emphasizing sustainability and resilience in supply chains.

Sofía Pérez-GuzmánView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transportation Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Disaster Response Logistics
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Sofía Pérez-Guzmán is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a courtesy appointment at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering. Her research focuses on addressing complex challenges in supply chain and transportation systems, particularly disaster response logistics, food systems logistics, and urban freight transportation. She holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in Economics and Transportation Engineering, also from RPI. Earlier, she earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Valle in Colombia. Education: Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2022) M.S. in Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2022) M.S. in Transportation Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2020) B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Valle, Colombia (2017) Research Interests: Dr. Pérez-Guzmán’s work addresses wicked problems in supply chain and transportation, focusing on disruptions, human behavior, equity, and sustainability. Her research methodologies include optimization, simulation, data analytics, and behavioral theories. Key areas include disaster relief logistics, urban freight systems, and food supply chains. She emphasizes enhancing social performance through sustainable and equitable solutions, such as eco-transfer systems and strategies to eliminate food under-served areas. Her recent collaborations include developing resilience strategies for communities in South Carolina. Scientific Awards and Recognition: 2023 Elwood S. Buffa Doctoral Dissertation Award, Decision Sciences Institute 2022 Trailblazer in Engineering Fellow, Purdue University 2021 Civil and Environmental Engineering Rising Star, MIT 2021 Second Place, National Institute of Justice Challenge (Category: Year 3, Female Parolees, Small Groups) 2021 First Place, Supply Chain Data Analytics Competition (Quinlan School of Business) 2018 NY State Legacy Leadership Award, Women’s Transportation Seminar 2015 Prest & Gio Scholarship, Procter & Gamble Advising & Grants: While no advising records are listed here, her research involves collaborations on resilience strategies and graduate student well-being initiatives. Labs & Collaborations: She has collaborated with colleagues on initiatives such as developing resilience strategies for St. Helena Island’s Penn Center, focusing on environmental disaster preparedness. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing urban and disaster logistics challenges.