Prof. Zoltán Károly Lakner is a Professor at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural and Food Economics. His research focuses on applying dynamic systems theory, econometrics, and artificial intelligence to analyze food supply networks, agricultural policy, and socio-economic systems in Africa and Central Asia. Key areas include big-data modeling of complex systems, game-theory applications, and open-source intelligence tools in innovation policy. He leads the SafeConsume H2020 project, developing strategies to mitigate foodborne illness risks through consumer education and prototype tools. His work spans food policy analysis, climate change impacts on agriculture, and ethical food consumption behaviors. Education details not explicitly provided in text. Research interests emphasize quantitative methods in agricultural economics, econometrics-driven policy analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to global food challenges. Recent publications explore bioenergy expansion effects, water tax policy implications, and post-Paris Agreement green finance trends. No scientific awards explicitly stated in the text. Grants include the Horizon 2020 SafeConsume project. Active in advising and mentoring, though specific student names are not listed. Affiliated with the Szént István Campus in Gödöllő, contributing to institutional research and policy initiatives.
Maria Correia is a faculty member in the Department of Accounting at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she teaches AC416 Topics in Financial Reporting and maintains office hours by appointment. Her research focuses on credit markets, default prediction, business groups, and corporate governance, with publications in leading accounting and finance journals. Her research examines: Credit risk assessment methodologies and bankruptcy prediction models Corporate governance structures within business groups Impact of accounting standards on corporate investment decisions Regulatory effects on disclosure credibility in emerging financial platforms Dr. Correia's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on financial distress prediction, corporate governance mechanisms, and regulatory impacts in accounting. Her work combines empirical finance with accounting theory to address practical challenges in credit markets and corporate reporting. She has received numerous honors including: 2022 Excellence in Refereeing Award (Journal of Accounting Research) 2020 Best Referee Award (Review of Accounting Studies) LSE Excellence in Education Awards (2018, 2019) Best Paper Award at Review of Accounting Studies Conference (2011) Multiple doctoral fellowships at Stanford Graduate School of Business Her research has been supported by grants from London Business School (RAMD Awards 2009-2013, 2013-2015) and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (2013). She serves on editorial boards of Accounting Review, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, and Review of Accounting Studies, while acting as Associate Editor for Accounting and Business Research and European Accounting Review.
Frédéric Vrins is a Professor at the Louvain School of Management (LSM) , UCLouvain , affiliated with the Louvain Institute of Data Analysis and Modeling in economics and statistics (LIDAM) and Louvain Finance (LFIN). His work bridges theoretical and applied finance, with a focus on risk modeling, portfolio optimization, and machine learning applications. His research interests include: Quantitative Finance: Derivatives pricing, stochastic processes, and model calibration. Risk Management: Credit concentration risk, recovery rates, and wrong-way risk in financial markets. Portfolio Optimization: Mean-variance strategies, diversification metrics, and robustness under parameter uncertainty. Machine Learning in Finance: Applications to recovery rate prediction and option pricing frameworks. Recent publications highlight trends in: Credit risk modeling for Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and consumer credit. Machine learning integration in derivatives pricing and portfolio construction. Stochastic methods for Brownian bridges, CDS spreads, and recovery rates. Empirical studies on Loan-to-Value policies and business cycle impacts. Affiliations and locations: Louvain School of Management (LSM) - Building B, Chaussée de Binche 151, 7000 Mons Louvain Finance (LFIN) - Traverse d'Esope 1, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve Louvain School of Management (LSM) - BATA Building, Chaussée de Binche 151, 7000 Mons
Eric T. Anderson is the Polk Bros. Chair in Retailing and Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He serves as Chair of the Marketing Department and Director of the Kellogg-McCormick MBAi Program. Anderson holds a Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management and has held academic positions at the University of Chicago and University of Rochester. His research focuses on pricing strategies, retail analytics, AI/ML applications, customer loyalty, and channel management. He teaches courses in pricing, retail analytics, and marketing strategy at Kellogg. Education: PhD in Management Science, MIT Sloan School of Management (1995) MS in Engineering-Economic Systems, Stanford University (1989) BS in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University (1988) Research Interests: Anderson's work bridges quantitative and behavioral marketing. He explores pricing dynamics, retail innovation, and the impact of digital tools on consumer decisions. His recent studies analyze alternative data for credit scoring, backorder effects, and AI-driven analytics. His research has appeared in top journals like Management Science and Marketing Science . Teaching & Recognition: A four-time winner of the Sydney Levy Award for teaching excellence, Anderson is known for courses like Pricing and Retail Analytics. He advises Canadian Tire and LiftLab, and serves on editorial boards for Management Science and Journal of Marketing Research . His work often collaborates with industry, yielding practical insights for firms like FTD and NASCAR. Grants & Labs: Leads the Center for Global Marketing Practice at Kellogg. His research has been funded by the Marketing Science Institute and industry partnerships. Active in doctoral training, Anderson coordinates the Marketing Ph.D. program and mentors emerging scholars.
Mircea Epure is the Serra Hunter Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). He holds affiliated professorships at the UPF-Barcelona School of Management and the Barcelona School of Economics. His research focuses on governance, corporate performance, entrepreneurship, and accounting, with notable contributions to understanding firm strategies during crises, public policy impacts, and signaling mechanisms in corporate social responsibility. Epure's work has been published in leading journals and recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Prize at the Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference. His research has been cited in prestigious outlets like the World Bank studies and The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Law and Governance. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on organizational dynamics and management accounting. Key research themes include the real effects of public grants during crises, strategic responses to uncertainty, and the role of organizational identity in firm performance. Epure has explored topics ranging from macroprudential policies to the opaque aspects of ESG reporting during crises. His interdisciplinary approach bridges corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and financial accountability. Awards: ICQS Nomination, Financial Markets Conference Best Paper Grants: Funding from La Caixa Foundation and CEIBS Cathay Cross-border Private Equity Research Fund Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Barcelona School of Economics and UPF-Barcelona School of Management research networks
Scott Nelson is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research bridges consumer credit markets, regulatory frameworks, and behavioral economics, with a focus on how information asymmetries and algorithmic decision-making shape market outcomes. He has contributed to understanding the impacts of the 2009 CARD Act, eviction protections in housing markets, and fairness in credit scoring systems. PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology BA (summa cum laude) in Economics and Mathematics, Yale College Nelson's work employs diverse data sources, including credit reports, court filings, and tax records, combined with structural models to analyze consumer and firm behavior. Key themes include regulatory efficiency, validity disparities in predictive models, and the welfare implications of policy interventions. His articles reveal trends in algorithmic regulation (2025), eviction dynamics (2025), credit scoring disparities (2024), and public finance impacts on Chinese real estate (2023). These publications highlight interdisciplinary methodologies integrating economics, law, and data science. Scientific awards include the AQR Top Finance Graduate Award (2018) and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. He has held postdoctoral roles at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau/Princeton University and visiting research positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Jeffrey R. Brown is the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business and Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Retirement Research Center and previously led the Center for Business and Public Policy. His expertise spans macroeconomics, finance, and political economy, with a focus on retirement security, public insurance markets, and policy design. Education: Brown holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (1999), an M.P.P. from Harvard (1995), and B.A. degrees in Economics and Political Science from Miami University (1990). He has held roles at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the Social Security Advisory Board, and as a consultant to federal agencies and financial firms. Research Interests: His work examines the intersection of public and private insurance markets, particularly retirement-related topics like annuities, pensions, Social Security, and long-term care. He explores behavioral economics barriers to optimal retirement planning and the impact of tax policies on savings behavior. Publications: Brown’s recent work analyzes trends in retirement income strategies, political connections and firm value, and the effects of policy interventions on consumer decisions. His articles appear in leading journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics and Journal of Financial Economics . Awards: He has received prestigious honors including the Paul A. Samuelson Award and Lumina Award. His leadership roles include trustee positions at TIAA and advisory roles at the Brookings Institution’s Tax Policy Center. Administration & Governance: As Dean, Brown oversees strategic initiatives and academic programs. He also chairs the TIAA Audit Committee and contributes to policy discussions through roles at the Center for Audit Quality and UI Singapore Research LLC.
Heikki Peura is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Service Management at Aalto University School of Business. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Imperial College Business School, Imperial College London. His educational background includes: PhD in Management Science and Operations from London Business School (awarded June 30, 2016) MSc in Engineering Physics and Mathematics from Aalto University, specializing in Systems and Operations Research (awarded April 27, 2010) Professor Peura specializes in analytics methods for understanding and improving firms' operational decisions . His research spans several interconnected domains including revenue management, sustainable energy generation, and supply chain management. He applies advanced analytical techniques to solve complex business problems, particularly focusing on optimization methods and decision-making under uncertainty. His work bridges theoretical operations research with practical business applications, making significant contributions to both academic knowledge and industry practice. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on operational decision-making with applications across multiple sectors. His work demonstrates strong methodological rigor in optimization techniques while addressing practical business challenges in energy markets, supply chain dynamics, and revenue management systems. There's a clear evolution in his research from foundational work in pricing and optimization toward more complex applications involving sustainability, risk management, and strategic decision-making in competitive environments. Professor Peura has been actively involved in teaching operations and supply chain analytics as well as revenue management courses at Aalto University. At Imperial College, he taught courses including Data Structures and Algorithms, and contributed to various Master's programs in Business Analytics and Financial Engineering. His research has established significant connections with industry applications, particularly in energy markets and platform businesses. Professor Peura maintains an active research agenda with several working papers addressing contemporary challenges in non-profit fundraising, decarbonization pathways, and healthcare financing.
Roles & Affiliations: Professor of Applied Economics and Head of the Economics Division at Stirling Business School, University of Stirling. Member of the Stirling Behavioural Science Centre. Former member of the UK Food Standards Agency’s Social Science Research Committee (6 years). Active in interdisciplinary research on consumer behavior, decision-making, and preference elicitation. PhD in Economics (University of Manchester) MSc in Resource Economics (University of Massachusetts Amherst) Research Focus: Intersection of applied microeconomics, public health, and behavioral science. Specializes in consumer choice, decision-making processes, and methodological innovations like discrete choice experiments and best-worst scaling. Key themes include food safety perceptions, risk communication, trust in institutions, and health intervention design. Methodological contributions address preference heterogeneity, attribute non-attendance, and survey design rigor. Grants & Awards: Secured NIHR CLAHRC grants (2013-14), SIRE Early Career Engagement Grant, and Stirling Management School Seed Fund. Nominated for 2025 Teacher of the Year RATE Awards. Recognized for Best PechaKucha Presentation. Advising & Engagement: Supervises PhD students and research assistants. Serves as External Examiner for PhD theses. Collaborates with policymakers via the UK Food Standards Agency and public health initiatives. Leads projects on healthcare innovation prioritization and sustainable food systems. Labs & Networks: Core member of the Stirling Behavioural Science Centre. Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in health economics and global food security research. Active in the Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE).
Professor Adrian Bell is Chair in the History of Finance at the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading, where he also serves as Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (Prosperity and Resilience). He has been a faculty member since 1994 and leads a major AHRC-funded project, 'The People of 1381', examining the Peasants' Revolt through interdisciplinary economic and social lenses. His research integrates medieval financial systems with modern economic theory. His research interests span History of Finance , Medieval Economic History , Football Finance , Hundred Years War , and Higher Education Policy . He employs quantitative and archival methods to explore topics such as medieval real estate bubbles, credit systems, and pandemic economics. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary financial issues, such as the economic impact of football clubs on universities or lessons from the Black Death for modern crises. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in medieval financial systems , behavioral and market finance , and socioeconomic impacts of sports and pandemics . His articles frequently analyze long-term economic patterns, price formation, and institutional finance, combining history with econometrics. Key themes include market efficiency, credit innovation, and the social consequences of financial decisions. Professor Bell has received continuous research funding from prestigious bodies including the AHRC , ESRC , and Leverhulme Trust . Notable projects include: The People of 1381 (AHRC) The first real estate bubble in medieval England (Leverhulme Trust) The Soldier in Later Medieval England (AHRC) Advance contracts for wool supply (ESRC) Medieval foreign exchange and credit finance (ESRC) He has advised on numerous collaborative research initiatives and contributes actively to public discourse through media appearances, podcasts (e.g., The Unexpected World of Business), and blogs. He is a frequent expert commentator on financial history and football economics. His work is supported by research teams and digital platforms such as 1381.online and the medievalsoldier.org database. He also contributes to academic leadership as former Head of the ICMA Centre and Associate Dean (International).
Emir Hrnjic is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at NUS Business School, where he also serves as Academic Director of the UCLA-NUS EMBA program and Head of FinTech Training at the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF). He holds a PhD in Finance from Tulane University (2005) and has held prior academic positions at Tulane University and Virginia Tech. Research Interests: Banking, finance, investment, and commercial services with specialization in FinTech applications Blockchain technology and digital currency ecosystems Corporate finance, behavioral economics, and emerging markets Aviation finance, debt restructuring, and capital market innovations His publications demonstrate strong focus on practical finance applications, with 38 case studies covering corporate finance dilemmas, digital assets, and emerging market challenges. Recent works (2024-2025) show concentrated research in blockchain applications, CBDCs, and aviation industry financing, while earlier contributions emphasized behavioral finance and IPO strategies. Awards: TEC Case Impact Award for "Alibaba Bonds: Timing, Location, and Pricing" Leadership & Service: Developed FinTech training programs and digital asset curricula for MBA/EMBA Revamped UCLA-NUS EMBA curriculum and digital learning integration Provides expert commentary for media and industry conferences Conducted consulting projects in blockchain and litigation finance
Youchang Wu is an Associate Professor of Finance and John B. Rogers Research Scholar at the Department of Finance, Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon. His affiliations include the Cameron Center for Finance and Securities Analysis and the Master of Science in Finance program. Research Interests: Institutional Investors, Corporate Finance, Production Networks, Monetary Policy, and Macro Uncertainty Previous Positions: IPA Financial Economist at SEC, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, University Assistant at University of Vienna, Junior Faculty Member at Peking University Education: PhD in Finance (University of Vienna), Master’s and Bachelor’s in Economics (Peking University) His research explores institutional investor behavior, production network dynamics, and corporate finance mechanisms. Recent projects examine private equity's environmental impact, pension plan investment performance, and trade credit implications in production networks. Scientific Awards: Engelbert Dockner Fellowship (2023) Consumer Protection Research Grant (University of Oregon, 2023) Dave Petrone Financial Literacy and Wellness Research Award (2022) Dean's College Service Award (2022) Wu has served as Associate Editor for China Finance Review International and Guest Editor for Pacific Basin Finance Journal . He has taught courses in derivatives, asset management, corporate finance, and international financial management.
Prof. Samuel Maxwell Kern Alexander is a full Professor of International and European Financial Law and holds the Chair of Law and Finance at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law. He leads the University of Zurich Competence Center for Sustainability: Finance, Law, Science and the Humanities, focusing on interdisciplinary research and teaching in sustainable finance. His roles include Co-Director of the Oxford Bank Governance Programme and participation in high-level EU supervisory initiatives. Research interests center on financial regulation, sustainable finance, banking law, and EU economic governance. Notable projects include analyzing ECB policy post-COVID-19, digital asset legal frameworks, and climate risk integration in banking regulation. He co-edited EU Sustainable Finance: Regulation, Supervision and Governance (2024) and frequently advises parliamentary committees like the UK House of Lords on financial regulatory priorities. Recent activities include keynote addresses at Madrid's EU Economic Governancy Colloquium (2025), testimony on regulatory objectives balancing (2024), and co-directing Oxford's 2023 Bank Governance Programme addressing post-SVB crisis challenges. His work bridges academic research with policy impact, emphasizing ethical banking governance and cross-border regulatory coherence. Prof. Alexander is a frequent commentator on Swiss banking crises, notably critiquing FINMA's handling of Credit Suisse (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the IMF, UNCTAD, and UBS on sustainable finance initiatives, and leads international conferences on topics like digital finance ethics and blended finance for urban development.
Tarun Ramadorai is Professor of Financial Economics at Imperial College London, with a distinguished career spanning household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. He serves as Executive Editor of the Review of Financial Studies and holds prestigious fellowships including Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Senior Academic Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research (ABFER), and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). Education BA in Mathematics and Economics from Williams College MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University Research Interests Professor Ramadorai's research spans household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. His work examines how households make financial decisions across different markets and countries, with particular focus on housing markets, investment behavior, and financial inclusion. He has established himself as a leading expert in international comparative household finance, having previously served as Principal Investigator on a transformational initiative financed by the Sloan Foundation to establish this sub-field of finance and economics. His recent research explores the intersection of technology and personal finance, housing market dynamics, and optimal tax policy. He has demonstrated how housing costs impact fertility decisions, how machine learning affects credit markets, and how privacy policies influence consumer data extraction. His work combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with innovative empirical approaches using large-scale datasets from diverse markets. Publication Trends Professor Ramadorai's recent publications reveal a strong focus on household decision-making in financial markets, with increasing attention to the digital transformation of finance. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, particularly in emerging economies. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines finance, economics, and data science to address pressing questions about financial inclusion, housing affordability, and the impact of technology on traditional financial services. Scientific Awards Brattle prize for best paper in the Journal of Finance Jensen prize for the best paper in the Journal of Financial Economics Wharton School-WRDS Best Paper Award in Empirical Finance James A Lebenthal Excellence in Municipal Finance Research Prize FMA Napa Conference Best Paper Prize INQUIRE Europe third prize Viz Risk Management Best paper prize Policy Engagement and Advisory Roles Professor Ramadorai has made significant contributions to policy discussions worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Inter-Regulatory Committee on Household Finance constituted by the Reserve Bank of India, which produced the influential "Indian Household Finance" report. He has advised numerous institutions including the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Currently, he co-chairs the Fintech workstream of the India-UK Financial Partnership, helping to shape the future of financial technology across borders. Research Initiatives Professor Ramadorai previously led the Initiative on International Comparative Household Finance, funded by the Sloan Foundation, which established household finance as a distinct sub-field of research. He is in the process of setting up a new initiative at Imperial College Business School to further advance this area of study. His work has influenced both academic research and practical policy interventions in financial markets around the world.
José Paulo Afonso Esperança is a Full Professor of Finance at ISCTE Business School, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. He previously served as Pro-Rector for International Relations and Entrepreneurship (2010-2013), Dean of ISCTE Business School, and Vice-President of FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology). He co-founded Building Global Innovators (BGI), a MIT Portugal technology transfer accelerator, and chaired AUDAX-ISCTE, an entrepreneurship center focused on family business. His educational background includes: Agregação (2003) from ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa PhD in Economics (1993) from the European University Institute, Florence Licenciatura in Organization and Business Management (1980) from ISCTE-IUL Professor Esperança's research centers on entrepreneurship and small business financing , corporate governance , and language commonality in international business . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of emerging economies, examining financial inclusion mechanisms, SME credit constraints, and linguistic influences on foreign direct investment. He has published extensively in top-tier journals including Annals of Operations Research and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. His publication trends reveal increasing focus on financial technology applications, behavioral aspects of lending, and Lusophone economic integration. Recent work analyzes prosocial crowdlending dynamics and socio-technical credit evaluation frameworks, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to financial inclusion challenges. Key recognitions include: Best IBS Case for the FAE-MOVVO Competition: Location-Based Big Data Marketing (2015) Best IBS Case for the FAE-Science 4You Competition (2014) He secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator for the project 'Corporate Governance in Medium Income Countries: The Case of Portugal' (2007-2011). His leadership extends to entrepreneurship initiatives through AUDAX-ISCTE and BGI, where he developed technology transfer frameworks. Since 2014, he has served as National Delegate for the H2020 SME Instrument at FCT, advising on European innovation funding. Professor Esperança maintains active involvement in Lusophone economic networks through the New Atlas of the Portuguese Language project and CPADA (Portuguese Federation of Environmental Associations), where he serves on the board.
