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• Food Science
• Food Processing
• Novel Non-thermal Processing
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Anubhav Pratap-Singh is an Associate Professor in the Food, Nutrition and Health department within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, where he holds the Food and Beverage Innovation Professorship. He leads the UBC Food Process Engineering Laboratory and his research spans environmental and natural resources economics, food chemistry (including fermentation), and natural resource management. His primary research interests focus on agri-food transformation, cold plasma food engineering, food processing, functional foods, heat transfer, high pressure mass transfer, novel non-thermal processing, nutraceuticals, pasteurization, and pulsed light sterilization. Dr. Pratap-Singh's work addresses fundamental questions about the impact of food processing on food quality, how technology can maximize desirable effects while minimizing deleterious ones to feed the growing global population, and how to ensure food safety and nutrition for all socioeconomic groups. His research program is organized around three main pillars: developing novel processing technologies for food preservation, developing technologies for food fortification, and modeling the human GI tract to understand the interaction between food processing and human health. He has made significant contributions to sonic mixing technology for thermal processing and pulsed UV light processing for food surface decontamination, with particular expertise in processing of liquid particulate matter. Dr. Pratap-Singh has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Banting Fellowship (2016) and Green College Leading Scholar award (2017). His work has been recognized with the Young Entrepreneur Award (2009), IFTPS Graduate Scholar designation (2014), and Gold Medal from the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (2014), among other fellowships and honors. He is affiliated with the BioProducts Institute and Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute at UBC, and supervises graduate students in Food Science (MSc and PhD programs). His laboratory focuses on interdisciplinary research that addresses critical challenges in food science, with implications for feeding the projected 10 billion people by 2050 while countering negative public perceptions around processed foods.

Hadis ZarrinView profile

Associate Professor

• Clean Energy Storage and Conversion
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• +4 more

Dr. Hadis Zarrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on multifunctional nanoengineered materials for clean energy storage, environmental remediation, and wearable biosensors. PhD, University of Waterloo (2014) MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology (2008) BSc, Azad University (2004) Dr. Zarrin’s research spans Clean Energy Storage and Conversion , leveraging 2D nanomaterials (e.g., MXene, hBN, rGO) to advance Hydrogen Production , Fuel Cells , Supercapacitors , and Water Treatment . Her work integrates Nanotechnology with Electrochemistry to develop Smart Coatings and Flexible Electronics . Her recent publications (2024–2025) highlight innovations in MXene-hBN composites for energy devices, self-healing coatings , and environmental remediation via nanofibers. These studies emphasize scalable solutions for hydrogen generation , thermal management , and biomedical sensors . NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology Fellowship (2012–2014) Waterloo President Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) As a mentor, Dr. Zarrin encourages students to embrace creativity and risk in problem-solving. She leads the Nano-Engineering Laboratory for Energy and Environmental Technologies , fostering interdisciplinary innovation.

Jasna Simonović RadosavljevićView profile

Researcher

• Material Science
• Biotechnology
• Physical Chemistry
• +3 more

Jasna Simonović Radosavljević is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, specializing in the design and application of materials derived from plant cell walls. Her work focuses on leveraging FTIR spectroscopy, crystallographic methods, and DPLS microscopy to analyze structural properties of biopolymers. Doctor of Physical and Chemical Sciences (2018) – Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade Master of Physical Chemistry (2009) – Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade BSc in Physical Chemistry (2008) – Faculty of Physical Chemistry, University of Belgrade Her research explores plant cell wall modifications for sustainable materials, with emphasis on environmental applications and biodegradable polymers. She has contributed to studies on lignocellulosic biomass, compression wood formation, and biosensor development. Recent publications highlight trends in lignocellulosic biomass characterization for electrochemical sensing, structural analysis of wood polymers, and biodegradable polymer applications in soil protection and cereal fortification. 2018: Participant and scholarship holder, International School of Biophysics "Academician Radoslav K. Anđus" (NERKA) 2009, 2011: COST Action FP0802 STSM research fellowship grant at Innventia, Stockholm, Sweden She has participated in 12 projects, including COST actions, bilateral initiatives between Serbia-Croatia, and national grants focused on nanomaterials, plant cell wall engineering, and soil-biotechnology integration. Her expertise spans atomic force microscopy, polarized FTIR, and X-ray diffraction.

Carolyn Conner SeepersadView profile

Professor

• Design for Additive Manufacturing
• Engineering Design
• Additive Manufacturing
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Carolyn Conner Seepersad serves as the J. Mike Walker Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and directs the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Design Innovation. She holds membership in the U.T. System Academy of Distinguished Teachers and maintains active leadership in the additive manufacturing community through roles such as co-organizer of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium and ASME Design Engineering Division Executive Committee membership. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech (2004) MA/BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University (1998, Rhodes Scholar) BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University (1996) Dr. Seepersad's research centers on computational design methodologies and additive manufacturing innovation , with particular expertise in simulation-based design of complex systems, environmentally conscious product development, and materials engineering. Her work bridges theoretical design frameworks with practical manufacturing applications, emphasizing sustainability and performance optimization across aerospace, automotive, and energy systems. Current projects explore reactive extrusion additive manufacturing, negative stiffness materials, and machine learning integration for process-aware design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on process innovation in additive manufacturing (70%), particularly stereolithography and selective laser sintering, with growing emphasis on data-driven design approaches (20%) and sustainable engineering applications (10%). Her work demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental material design toward integrated system optimization and industrial scalability. Her scientific recognition includes: International Outstanding Young Researcher Award in Freeform and Additive Manufacturing (2009) UT System Regents’ Teaching Award (2010) ASME Design Automation Committee Outstanding Young Investigator Award (2010) ASEE Outstanding New Mechanical Engineering Educator Award (2013) Multiple ASME and ASEE best paper awards U.T. System Academy of Distinguished Teachers membership Dr. Seepersad maintains an extensive advising portfolio with 48 graduate students (16 PhD, 24 MS, and 8 current) plus 2 postdoctoral researchers, reflecting sustained research productivity and educational impact. Her Product, Process, and Materials Design Lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical engineering, materials science, and computational design teams.

Lilja ØvrelidView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Computational Linguistics
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Lilja Øvrelid is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, leading the Language Technology Research Group. Her research focuses on syntactic and semantic text processing using machine learning techniques such as dependency parsing, negation analysis, and sentiment analysis. She teaches courses including IN1140: Introduction to Language Technology , IN5550: Neural Methods in NLP , and INF5830: Natural Language Processing . Her academic interests span natural language processing, machine learning, and computational linguistics, with a particular emphasis on Norwegian language technology. Recent publications highlight work in sentiment analysis (including patient feedback), event extraction from Norwegian news, benchmarking language models, emotion analysis for under-resourced languages (Pashto, Farsi-Dari), and bias detection in multilingual models. She actively contributes to the development of Norwegian language resources such as NorBench, NorQuAD, and NoReC. Current projects include BigMed and SIRIUS , focusing on biomedical text mining and AI infrastructure. Collaborations with colleagues like Erik Velldal, David Samuel, and Vladislav Mikhailov are frequent in her work. Despite no explicit mention of scientific awards, her contributions to NLP and computational linguistics are substantial through publications, datasets, and tool development.

Sudhir KumarView profile

Professor

• Molecular Evolution
• Phylomedicine
• Functional Genomics
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Sudhir Kumar is a Professor and Principal Investigator at Temple University, leading a research laboratory focused on molecular evolution, phylomedicine, and functional genomics. His lab develops mathematical methods, computational algorithms, and software packages for analyzing genomic variation across populations, pathogens, tumors, and species. Key contributions include the widely used MEGA software (www.megasoftware.net) for molecular evolutionary analysis and the TimeTree knowledge-base (www.timetree.org) that synthesizes evolutionary knowledge on species divergence times. Dr. Kumar's research interests center on integrating mathematical and computational techniques into evolutionary biology and biomedicine. His lab pursues a holistic paradigm where evolutionary and genomic patterns are discovered through comparative analysis of big datasets, then used to reveal underlying biological processes and develop predictive models. His work spans phylomedicine of genetic diseases, molecular phylogenomics, and the timetree of life, with recent innovations including Bayesian methods, machine learning algorithms, and statistical approaches for inferring molecular phylogenies, divergence times, and pathogenic mutations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to evolutionary genetics, with multiple 2025 papers focused on sparse learning techniques, transformer-based models, and AI-assisted analytical protocols. His work increasingly bridges evolutionary biology with cancer genomics and precision medicine applications. His scientific achievements have been recognized with the prestigious 2025 George W. Beadle Award from the Genetics Society of America, which honors his "efforts to democratize evolutionary genetics." Dr. Kumar has mentored numerous doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students, many of whom have gone on to faculty positions at institutions including Oakland University and universities in Brazil. His lab includes current doctoral candidates working in bioinformatics and statistical molecular evolution, supported by technical staff including programmers, genome tech specialists, and informatics specialists. The Kumar Laboratory operates as an interdisciplinary research hub with multiple projects including MEGA (Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis), TimeTree, myPEG (web-based evolutionary tools), and FlyExpress (a knowledge base for Drosophila melanogaster embryo images). The lab emphasizes green computing efforts aimed at democratizing scientific practice and making big data analytics more accessible.

Martin A. KriegelView profile

Professor

• Host-microbiota interactions in autoimmunity
• Gut commensal translocation mechanisms
• Microbiota-induced immune cell migration
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Martin A. Kriegel serves as full Professor and Department Head of the Department of Translational Rheumatology and Immunology at the Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Münster, while maintaining an active laboratory at Yale School of Medicine. He leads the Section for Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology (SRKI) at Medical Clinic D, where his team integrates clinical care with cutting-edge microbiome research. His department operates from Röntgenstraße 21 and Von-Esmarch-Str. 54 in Münster, Germany, with extensive collaborations including the "Cells in Motion" research initiative and the CiM-IMPRS graduate program. Dr. Kriegel's research program focuses on the critical interface between host immunity and microbiota, particularly investigating how gut commensals translocate to host tissues and trigger autoimmune responses. His laboratory pioneered the discovery that specific pathobionts like Enterococcus gallinarum and certain Lactobacillus strains can translocate from the gut to mesenteric lymph nodes, liver, and other sites, driving autoimmune responses through molecular mimicry of human autoantigens. His work has established fundamental mechanisms by which microbiota influence rheumatic diseases, cutaneous autoimmunity, and cancer immunology, with particular emphasis on Ro60 autoantigen mimicry, TLR7-dependent pathways, and diet-microbiome interactions. The laboratory employs advanced techniques including gnotobiotic mouse models, humanized systems, and detailed molecular characterization of host-pathobiont interactions. Analysis of Dr. Kriegel's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of high-impact research connecting microbiome dynamics to autoimmune pathogenesis. His most recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates increasingly sophisticated understanding of how specific bacterial strains influence disease phenotypes across multiple autoimmune conditions, with notable advances in identifying shared microbiome signatures across lupus and inflammatory bowel disease. The publications show progressive refinement from initial observations of microbial translocation to detailed mechanistic insights into tryptophan catabolism pathways, structural basis of molecular mimicry, and diet-sensitive microbial triggers. Dr. Kriegel's scientific recognition includes US Patent No. 11,058,756 B2 for compositions treating autoimmune diseases by reducing enterococcus, reflecting the translational potential of his research. His laboratory receives substantial funding, most notably a $3 million award from the Lupus Research Alliance for the TransLuMi project investigating gut pathobiont translocation in systemic lupus erythematosus. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Kriegel directs a substantial research team including multiple postdocs (Drs. Marcia Pereira, Nathalie Becker), PhD candidates (Anna Brinkhege, Carina Brune, Helen Fuhrmann), and laboratory specialists. He participates in the CiM-IMPRS graduate program and supervises medical students through the MedK program. His laboratory currently manages multiple significant research projects including: (A) intestinal wall permeability and pathobiont translocation in autoimmunity; (B) diet-environment-microbiome interactions; (C) microbiota disruption of immunological tolerance; and (D) microbiome roles in lymphoma development. The Kriegel laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities at both Münster and Yale, with specialized capabilities in gnotobiotic research, microbiome analysis, and immune profiling. His team collaborates with international partners including Dr. Eran Elinav at Weizmann Institute, Dr. Nissan Yissachar at Bar-Ilan University, Prof. George Tsokos at Harvard, and Prof. Ilana Brito at Cornell University. The laboratory's website (https://www.medizin.uni-muenster.de/mikrobiom/startseite/) details ongoing projects and research opportunities.

Yin-Long QiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Evolution
• Molecular Phylogenetics
• Plant Genomics
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Dr. Yin-Long Qiu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as Associate Curator of the U-M Herbarium. His research focuses on understanding the evolution of land plants through molecular approaches. Dr. Qiu received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1993, followed by an NIH postdoctoral fellowship at Indiana University in 1997. His academic journey has positioned him as a leading researcher in plant evolutionary biology. Dr. Qiu's research spans three primary areas: reconstructing plant phylogeny using molecular approaches, investigating evolution of mitochondrial and nuclear genomes in early land plants, and examining the effects of environmental changes on plant evolution. His work has particularly focused on group II introns in mitochondrial genomes, early land plant diversification patterns, and the genetic basis of plant-environment interactions. His lab continues to advance knowledge in these areas while developing new projects on nuclear genome evolution, particularly the roles of introns and transposons. Analysis of Dr. Qiu's publication record reveals a consistent focus on plant evolutionary genomics, with particular emphasis on mitochondrial genome evolution across land plants. His research spans from molecular dating of plant divergences to detailed genomic structural analyses, with significant contributions to understanding bryophytes, lycophytes, and early vascular plants. NIH postdoctoral fellowship Dr. Qiu teaches Plant Evolution (EEB 420), an advanced course that covers plant phylogeny, evolutionary genomics, evolutionary developmental biology, and evolutionary ecology of plants. His graduate student Alexander Taylor continues his research tradition in plant evolutionary studies. Dr. Qiu's work has been supported by various research grants that have enabled extensive genomic analyses across diverse plant lineages. As Associate Curator of the U-M Herbarium, Dr. Qiu integrates traditional botanical resources with modern genomic approaches to advance plant evolutionary research.

• Dark Matter
• Particle Astrophysics
• Cosmology
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Pearl Sandick is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Interim Dean in the College of Science at the University of Utah. She has previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Science. Her academic journey at the University of Utah began in 2011 as an Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor in 2017, and achieving the rank of Professor in 2022. Her educational background includes: BA in Mathematics from New York University (2003) PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2008) Sandick is a theoretical particle physicist whose research focuses on physics beyond the Standard Model, with particular emphasis on dark matter. Her work spans theoretical modeling, connections to astrophysical observations, and implications for experimental detection. She investigates various dark matter candidates and their potential signatures in current and future experiments, including collider searches, direct detection experiments, and indirect detection through astrophysical observations. Her research also extends to connections between particle physics and cosmology, including early universe phenomena and implications for cosmic structure formation. She has developed computational tools like MADHAT for dark matter analysis and has made significant contributions to understanding how stellar evolution can constrain axion physics. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: University of Utah Early Career Teaching Award (2016) University of Utah Distinguished Mentor Award Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women University of Utah Presidential Scholar Sandick has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students, as evidenced by her teaching of PhD thesis research and Master's research courses. She has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation and other agencies to support her work on dark matter, dark energy, and new physics. Her grant portfolio includes projects on theoretical particle physics, connections to astrophysical observations, and studies on graduate education reform following a departmental tragedy. She is an active member of the American Physical Society, having served as Chair of the regional Four Corners Section in 2021-2022, demonstrating her commitment to the broader physics community and leadership in her field.

Till Marco von WachterView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Economics of Aging
• Macroeconomics
• +7 more

Till Marco von Wachter is a Professor of Economics at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) , where he serves as Faculty Director of the California Policy Lab’s UCLA site , Associate Dean for Research in the Social Sciences Division, and Director of the Federal Statistical Research Data Center . His interdisciplinary research bridges labor economics, macroeconomic policy, and public health. Research Focus: Labor market dynamics during recessions Impact of unemployment and disability insurance Socioeconomic determinants of mortality Globalization and wage inequality Policy evaluation using administrative data Publications: His work appears in top journals like the American Economic Review , Quarterly Journal of Economics , and JAMA , analyzing topics such as job displacement, UI reforms, and long-term recession effects. Recent articles emphasize health disparities, firm-level inequality, and pandemic labor market policies. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (2012) Contact: Email: tvwachter@econ.ucla.edu Phone: 310-825-5665

• Fatigue and Fracture
• Solid Mechanics
• Composites
• +7 more

Professor Andrei Kotousov is affiliated with the University of Adelaide as a Professor in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, specifically within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research spans multiple disciplines, including fatigue and fracture mechanics, composite materials, biomechanics, structural health monitoring, guided waves, geo-mechanics, and finite element analysis. Research Interests: Fatigue and Fracture in engineering structures Solid Mechanics and Composites Biomechanics and Structural Health Monitoring Fracture Stimulation Technologies and Finite Element Analysis Impact Mechanics and Guided Waves Consultancy Services: Structural integrity and lifetime assessment of engineering systems Compliance with international industrial codes and standards Expert testimony in litigation cases

Peggi L. CloustonView profile

Professor

• Timber Engineering
• Bio-based Composite Materials
• Structural Behavior of Wood
• +1 more

Professor Peggi L. Clouston at University of Massachusetts Amherst specializes in timber engineering and bio-based composite materials. Affiliated with the School of Earth and Sustainability's Environmental Conservation department, she has over 30 years of experience in structural behavior research and teaching. Registered professional engineer (EGBC) Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering Led 2016 Massive Timber Dome project at UMass Fine Arts Center plaza Her research focuses on advanced wood materials, including CLT panels from low-value species, timber-concrete composite floor systems, and laminated veneer bamboo connections. She teaches structural timber design, bio-based composites, and material mechanics to architects, engineers, and building technologists.

Gerhard (Gerry) F. SwiegersView profile

Professor

• Electrochemistry
• Catalysis
• Materials Engineering
• +7 more

Gerhard (Gerry) F. Swiegers is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wollongong , with affiliations to the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials and Intelligent Polymer Research Institute . He holds an Australian Research Council Industry Laureate Fellowship (2023 - present) and has been a key figure in commercializing fundamental research, bridging academia and industry. Previously, he was a Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO (1998-2009) and has founded 7 spin-off companies, licensing 3 technologies. PhD in Chemistry (1991) , University of Connecticut BSc with Honours (1982) , Nelson Mandela University His research focuses on electrochemical catalysis , particularly hydrogen generation from water using renewable electricity. He explores electrocatalytic process engineering and synergistic effects in catalysis with interacting supports. His book Bioinspiration and Biomimicry in Chemistry (Wiley) received a Prose Award (2012). Recent publications highlight advancements in capillary-fed electrolysis for cost-competitive green hydrogen, DFT studies on oxygen evolution by manganese complexes, and electrochemical process modeling . His work spans materials engineering , renewable energy , and industrial electrochemistry . American Publishers Award (Prose Award) for Chemistry (2012) DuPont Innovation Awards (2011, 2008) for 'Intelliseed' and 'Datatrace' National Australia Bank Excellence in Agribusiness Award (2010) Copper Theft Campaign Award (2009) for 'Datatrace' Professor Swiegers has participated in $24.5 million of competitive academic grants and is actively supervising PhD students in electrochemical engineering. His inventions are deployed in pharmaceuticals, energy, and agriculture industries through 66 patent families and 436 individual patents .

Fabien MontcherView profile

Associate Professor

• Social History
• History of Ideas
• Political History
• +7 more

Fabien Montcher is an Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Iberian Historical Studies (CIHS) at Saint Louis University. His research focuses on the social history of ideas and politics in early modern Iberian worlds, with interests spanning empire studies, the history of knowledge, and environmental history. He holds a Ph.D. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2013) and has held fellowships at institutions including the IAS Princeton and the Huntington Library. Montcher’s work includes Mercenaries of Knowledge (Cambridge UP, 2023), examining the strategies of displaced scholars in early modern politics, and a forthcoming book on citrus diplomacy in early modern empires. His research integrates global and interdisciplinary approaches, blurring lines between humanities and sciences. He teaches courses such as Seeds of Empires: Food and Environmental History and actively fosters collaborations through CIHS, connecting SLU’s St. Louis and Madrid campuses. Awards include the ACLS Fellowship (2017) and the Oliveira Marques Prize (2018). Research Highlights: Bibliopolitics, rhizomatic empires, and the role of citrus in diplomacy. Grants: NEH Institute ‘Global Geographies of Knowledge’ ($200k+, 2023). Labs/Teams: Co-edits Rhizome series on early modern Iberian networks at the Newberry Library.

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• +3 more

Ann Gaeremynck is a full professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven, with primary affiliation at the Kulak Kortrijk Campus. She belongs to the Accounting Research Group and holds academic leadership roles including membership in the Council of the Faculty of Economics and Business and Campus Council FEB. Her research focuses on corporate governance, auditing, sustainability, and board dynamics, with active involvement in multiple funded projects such as 'Reimagining relational benefits in services' (2025–2029) and 'Unravelling European Governmental Venture Capital Funds' (2021–2025). Her teaching responsibilities include courses on financial reporting, external accounting, and financial analysis for law students. Notable recent publications explore topics like audit committee effectiveness, director compensation impacts on CSR, and cross-country studies on financial reporting aggressiveness. She has supervised several doctoral students, including L. Smeets and M. Dingenen. Her projects address contemporary challenges such as sustainability in post-war Ukraine, governance accountability pressures, and audit market competition. She actively participates in academic conferences (e.g., EAA Talent Workshop, ICGS Conference) and maintains a strong publication record in journals like the JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING AUDITING AND TAXATION and Contemporary Accounting Research.