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Haishan YuanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconometrics
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Dr. Haishan Yuan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Queensland (UQ). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park (2014). His research focuses on political economy, development economics, applied microeconometrics, and public economics. He is affiliated with the Centre for Behavioural and Economic Science and the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute at the Australian National University. His work spans topics such as voting behavior, disaster policy, capital controls, and educational peer effects. Notable projects include analyzing daylight saving time’s energy impact and examining how parents respond to sugary drink regulations in childcare settings. He is actively involved in supervising doctoral candidates across diverse microeconomic topics. Recent publications include studies on early voting laws’ partisan effects and the economic implications of EU tariff waivers for disaster-stricken Pakistan. Dr. Yuan’s research emphasizes empirical strategies to address real-world policy questions, with an emphasis on cross-sectional and panel data methodologies.

Stephanie PittsView profile

Professor

• Music Education
• Audience Studies
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Professor Stephanie Pitts is a Professor of Music Education and Director of the Sheffield Performer and Audience Research Centre (SPARC) at the University of Sheffield. She holds a BA, MEd, PhD, PGCE, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work focuses on musical participation, concert audiences, and qualitative research methods. She leads the AHRC-funded 'Understanding Audiences for the Contemporary Arts' project, exploring engagement across UK cities. Pitts also investigates lifelong musical engagement, music education impacts, and lapsed participation. She has supervised numerous PhD students, many securing academic roles. Education: BA, MEd, PhD, PGCE Affiliations: SPARC, AHRC-funded projects, collaborations with Music in the Round, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, and Sheffield Music Hub Her research spans audience behavior, music education policy, and the cultural value of arts engagement. Notable studies include 'Valuing Musical Participation' (2005) and 'Chances and Choices' (2012). Awards include the Senate Teaching Excellence Award and FHEA. Teaching includes modules on music education, community engagement, and music psychology. She directs the MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing. Current projects examine leisure-time music groups' societal impacts and pandemic resilience in creative freelancers. Key Grants: AHRC grants totaling £500k+, including 'Understanding Audiences' (2017), 'Cultural Value' (2013), and 'Music, Place and People' (2013) Professional Roles: Honorary Professor at University of Queensland, editorial board member for multiple journals, and advisor to Ireland's Music Generation project SPARC serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on performers and audiences, bridging academia and arts practice.

Thomas RobertsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Environmental Sociology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Public Perception of Environmental Change
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Dr Thomas Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sociology and Co-Director of the University of Surrey's Institute for Sustainability. His research focuses on the intersection of human behavior and environmental challenges, including climate change impacts on healthcare, everyday practices, and low-carbon transitions. He holds a PhD and supervises postgraduate research in environmental sociology. Key funding sources include the British Academy, ESRC, and EPSRC. Educational Qualifications: BA, MA, PhD (institutions unspecified). His work explores public perceptions of environmental change, sustainable consumption, and waste practices. He co-leads projects like the Leverhulme Trust-funded initiative on news use in sociology and investigates extreme weather resilience through communication strategies. Research Interests: Climate change adaptation, low-carbon transitions, healthcare-environment linkages, and the sociological dimensions of sustainability. He emphasizes practice theory in organizational change studies, particularly in healthcare and energy sectors. Grant Projects: Supported by The British Council, Public Health England, and others, his research addresses societal challenges like decarbonization barriers, energy system decentralization, and tiger conservation in Bangladesh. Labs/Teams: Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainability, fostering interdisciplinary sustainability research and policy engagement.

Regina Baltazar BispoView profile

Lecturer

• Spatial Statistics
• Environmental Statistics
• Biostatistics
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Dr Regina Baltazar Bispo is a Lecturer in Statistics at the University of St Andrews' School of Mathematics and Statistics. Her research focuses on applying statistical methodologies to environmental and ecological challenges, including spatial modeling of bird mortality at power lines, urban fire patterns in Portugal, and high-dimensional data analysis in food traceability. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams to address real-world problems through data-driven approaches. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable cities and responsible consumption. Dr Bispo's research interests span spatial statistics, environmental statistics, and biostatistics. She employs advanced techniques such as regularization methods, multi-omics data integration, and spatial point process models. Her recent publications highlight contributions to ecological impact assessments, urban fire management, and marine biology. Her work demonstrates a commitment to methodological innovation and practical applications, with a focus on Portugal's environmental challenges and global food safety. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her active research portfolio reflects a dedication to impactful academic contributions.

Joseph G. AltonjiView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Labor Market Fluctuations
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Joseph G. Altonji is the Thomas DeWitt Cuyler Professor of Economics at Yale University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He previously held faculty positions at Columbia University and Northwestern University, and served as a visiting professor at Princeton and Harvard. His academic affiliations include memberships in the Econometric Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Society of Labor Economists (past president). He received the IZA Prize in Labor Economics (2018) and has advised numerous federal and academic bodies, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Altonji’s research focuses on labor economics, applied econometrics, and inequality dynamics. Key areas include labor market fluctuations, education economics, family income dynamics, and wage determination. Current projects address school choice impacts on inequality, graduate degree returns, and the interplay between marriage, earnings, and family income. His methodological contributions include techniques to address selection bias in observational studies, particularly in evaluating school and neighborhood effects. Publications highlight trends in advanced degree returns, decomposition of earnings into wage and hours effects, and analyses of pandemic-era labor market shifts. His work often bridges econometric rigor with policy relevance, emphasizing empirical strategies to isolate causal effects. Altonji’s advisory roles reflect his engagement with real-world economic challenges, from STEM education to unemployment insurance policy design.

Maggie JonesView profile

Teaching Professor

• Journalism
• Social Issues
• Death Rituals
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Maggie Jones is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She is a prominent contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine , focusing on social issues including youth culture, immigration, gender dynamics, racial justice, and death rituals. Her reporting spans global locations like Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar, Guatemala, and across the U.S., emphasizing intersectional narratives. Her research interests revolve around the sociocultural dimensions of mortality, aging, digital identity, and marginalized communities’ struggles. Notable works include explorations of pandemic-era funeral practices, online pornography’s impact on adolescents, and adoptee repatriation movements. Jones holds a 2012 Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University and a 2014 Senior Ochberg Fellowship from Columbia University’s Dart Center, reflecting her expertise in trauma-informed journalism. Her articles critically examine contemporary societal challenges, blending investigative rigor with humanistic storytelling. Awards include National Magazine Award finalist status. While no formal advising roles are listed, her journalism often engages with educational themes through public discourse. Jones maintains active participation in literary and journalistic communities via platforms like The Smithsonian , Smithsonian Magazine , and the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series.

Nadine StraußView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainability Communication
• Strategic Communication
• Financial Communication
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Nadine Strauß is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Strategic Communication and Media Management at the University of Zurich's Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ). She holds a Ph.D. from the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) and has held research positions at the University of Oxford and the University of Vienna. Her research focuses on sustainability communication, financial journalism, and the role of media in sustainable finance and corporate strategy. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Science (2017), University of Amsterdam Research Master’s in Communication Science (cum laude, 2014), University of Amsterdam BA in Media and Communication Studies (2012), University of Mannheim Research Interests: Sustainability communication, financial communication, business journalism, media management, and digital news consumption patterns. She explores how media shapes public discourse on sustainable finance, corporate responsibility, and climate change. Awards & Roles: Member of editorial boards for Environmental Communication and International Journal of Strategic Communication , and board member of NGOs like ProClim and Finance Watch. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing ethical journalism and strategic communication for societal challenges. Grants & Labs: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship (2019–2021), co-founder of the "Sustainability" community at the Digital Society Initiative (University of Zurich), and collaborator with institutions like the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (Oxford).

• Communication Security
• Embedded Systems Security
• Design of Embedded Systems
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Alberto Ferrante is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Informatics of the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), affiliated with the IDSIA (Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence) USI/SUPSI. His work bridges cybersecurity, embedded systems, and AI applications, particularly in IoT and pest control. He holds a PhD from Università degli Studi di Milano (2006) and an MSc from Politecnico di Milano (2002). Research Interests: Ferrante focuses on Secure communication protocols and embedded systems security Malware detection and resource-optimized hardware solutions Machine learning applications for IoT, including agricultural pest monitoring and healthcare diagnostics Cyber-physical systems design and security-enhanced embedded systems His publications emphasize practical implementations, such as AI-driven UAVs for pest control and low-power drone systems for environmental monitoring. He actively contributes to tech transfer projects with industry partners and participates in major conferences like ICC and Globecom as a TPC member. He teaches the Master’s course Edge Computing in the IoT and collaborates on hardware-software co-design for security-critical systems. His work often integrates real-world constraints like energy efficiency and computational resource limitations. Key contributions include frameworks for dynamic security adaptation in wireless sensor networks and hardware-accelerated security for embedded systems.

• Pension Fund Management
• Mortality Risk Modeling
• Financial Economics
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David Blake is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Pensions Institute at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from the London School of Economics (1986) and has held roles including Director of the Securities Industry Programme at City University and Research Fellowships at London Business School and LSE. His expertise spans pensions economics, retirement income policy, and mortality risk modeling. Education: PhD in Financial Economics, London School of Economics (1986) MSc(Econ) in Monetary Economics, London School of Economics (1978) BSc(Econ) in Economics, London School of Economics (1975) Research Interests: Blake's work focuses on longevity risk, pension fund management, retirement income systems, and the application of actuarial science to financial markets. He co-founded the LifeMetrics Indices to benchmark longevity risk and chairs the Independent Review of Retirement Income (2016). Awards: 2016 Robert I. Mehr Award (Journal of Risk and Insurance) 2011 Robert I. Mehr Award (Journal of Risk and Insurance) 2013 aiCIO's The Professors: Most Influential Academics in Institutional Investing 2012 Pensions Insight Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Pensions Articles Trends: Blake's recent work addresses longevity risk in capital markets, pandemic mortality impacts, behavioral economics in savings, and systemic risks in financial systems. His research bridges actuarial science, public policy, and financial economics. Labs/Teams: Director of the Pensions Institute, a leading think tank for retirement policy, and collaborator with institutions like the London School of Economics and UBS Pensions Research Centre.

Paul BakerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Applied Microeconometrics
• Taxation (Business and International)
• International Microeconomics
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Paul Baker is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Management Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS) within the Accounting, Finance & Law department. His research focuses on applied microeconometrics, taxation (business and international), and international microeconomics, particularly addressing topics like foreign direct investment, corporate tax policy, and double taxation treaties. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2014), an MPhil from Cambridge (2010), an MBA from the University of British Columbia (2007), and a Bachelor of Accounting from McGill University (1992). Education: PhD: University of Cambridge | Essays on International Taxation and Investment (2014) MPhil: University of Cambridge (2010) MBA: University of British Columbia (2007) Bachelor of Accounting: McGill University (1992) His research integrates professional experience as a Chartered Accountant with empirical methods to explore taxation’s impact on business decisions and international trade. Key themes include the effects of tax treaties on FDI, bilateral investment treaties, and corporate tax policy determinants. Recent projects analyze modern slavery legislation in supply chains and cognitive influences on voting behavior in the UK’s EU referendum. Baker’s publications span tax avoidance’s effects on accounting comparability, volatility forecasting models, boardroom nationality impacts, and charitable donation elasticity under tax policies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth, inequality reduction, and responsible consumption. He has supervised two academic works and maintains active collaborations in international taxation and policy. His research emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world economic challenges.

Miriam GlucksmannView profile

Visiting Professor

• Work and Employment Studies
• Gender Studies
• Labor History
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Miriam Glucksmann is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Department of Sociology since 2015. She holds an Emeritus Professor title from the University of Essex, where she worked until 2015. Her academic journey includes positions at Brunel, Leicester, and South Bank universities, alongside Visiting Research Fellowships at Manchester, the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study, Griffith University, the Australian National University, and the University of Stockholm (which awarded her an honorary doctorate). Glucksmann's research focuses on work, employment, gender, and the division of labor. She pioneered studies on restructuring labor markets and the interplay between paid and unpaid work. Her ERC-funded project on 'Consumption Work and Societal Divisions of Labour' analyzed consumer roles in labor systems. Recent work explores Holocaust memory transmission and intergenerational trauma through historical and biographical lenses. Educations: BA and PhD in Sociology from LSE. Awards: Fellowships from the British Academy and Academy of Social Sciences. Grants: ESRC Professorial Fellowship (Transformations of Work), ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2010–2014). Her influential books include Women on the Line (1982/2009), a seminal ethnography of factory work, and Household Recycling and Consumption Work (2015). Her articles have appeared in Sociology , Sociological Review , and Gender, Work and Organisation . Glucksmann's advisory focus remains on labor and gender dynamics, with recent projects bridging historical memory studies and sociological theory.

Shannon CumminsView profile

Professor

• Sales Education
• Sustainability in Marketing
• International Marketing
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Dr. Shannon Cummins is a Professor of Marketing & Entrepreneurship at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) College of Business Administration. She serves as Director of the UNO Center for Professional Sales and holds editorial roles at academic journals. Her expertise spans sales education, sustainability, and governance, with a focus on pedagogical innovation and professional development. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2012) Fulbright Scholar at the Warsaw School of Economics Research & Teaching: Dr. Cummins emphasizes sales management, negotiations, and international marketing. Her work includes developing sales competitions, integrating live cases into curricula, and exploring sustainability in advertising. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management and Journal of Macromarketing . Awards: Best Paper Award (2015) Outstanding Paper Award (2017) College of Business and Economics Faculty Service Award (2016) Service & Leadership: She leads UNO’s Center for Professional Sales and participates in national committees like the Fulbright National Screening Committee. Her service includes editorial roles and university-wide initiatives promoting interdisciplinary education. Pedagogy Innovations: Dr. Cummins advocates for live case studies, professional classroom collaborations, and service-learning programs to enhance student engagement and career readiness in sales and marketing.

Jason M. LindoView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Demography
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Jason M. Lindo is the Mary S. and Richard B. Inman, Jr. Professor of Economics at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Economics (2024–Present) and previously held the rank of Professor at Texas A&M University (2018–2023). He is Director of the Health Economics and Policy Innovation Collaborative (HEPIC) at Georgia Tech and a Fellow at the Global Labor Organization. Lindo holds roles as Research Associate at NBER and Research Fellow at IZA. His research focuses on health care policy, employment shocks, family dynamics, and child/youth outcomes, with notable contributions to studies on abortion access, contraception policy, and crime dynamics. Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Economics from University of California, Davis (2009, 2005, 2004). Research interests span health economics, labor markets, and social policy. His work examines how economic conditions influence family behavior, child welfare, and public health outcomes. Recent studies include analyses of abortion policy impacts, the role of social media in hate incidents, and the effects of violent media like UFC on crime. Awards include the IAC Silver Star Faculty Research Award (2025) and recognition for graduate mentorship at Texas A&M. Lindo has advised over 20 PhD students, many of whom hold academic and policy roles. Grants include funding from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation and the National Institute for Health Care Management. He frequently engages with media, including coverage in the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and NPR. Lindo's professional activities include editorial roles at Economic Inquiry and Journal of Population Economics , and service on academic committees at Georgia Tech and Texas A&M. His work bridges empirical research with policy, addressing critical societal issues such as reproductive rights, crime prevention, and educational equity.

Anastasia NanniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Behavior
• Retail Technology
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Anastasia Nanni is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Aalto University's School of Business, Department of Marketing. Her research focuses on retail technology, consumer behavior, and service management, with notable contributions in understanding technology's impact on frontline employees, digital signage effectiveness, and music industry collaborations. She holds a Ph.D. and has published in top journals like International Journal of Production Economics and Omega. Her work bridges empirical marketing research with practical applications in service innovation and crisis management. Key research areas include analyzing how in-store technologies influence employee dynamics and customer spending patterns, leveraging text analytics for service quality improvements, and exploring cross-genre collaborations in music. She has contributed to studies on tourism recovery post-pandemic and digital transformation in service industries. Email: anastasia.nanni@aalto.fi Affiliations: Aalto University (current role since at least 2022) Her recent publications (2021–2025) highlight a focus on technology's dual-edged role in retail environments and its implications for both customers and service providers.

Krzysztof CzajaView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Obesity & Metabolic Disorders
• Gut Microbiota
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Krzysztof Czaja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences & Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Georgia. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Washington State University (2007–2014). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at institutions in Poland, Germany, and the USA. He holds a D.V.M. (1993) and Ph.D. in Neuroanatomy (1997) from Polish institutions. His research focuses on neurogenesis in adult mammals , obesity mechanisms , and gut-brain axis interactions . Notable areas include vagal nerve plasticity after bariatric surgery, microbiome-diet interactions, and neural coding of taste. His lab investigates how high-energy diets alter gut microbiota and trigger metabolic disorders, with implications for obesity treatment. Dr. Czaja’s work spans translational research, linking animal models to human applications. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presented globally. His studies on Roux-en-Y gastric bypass revealed taste response changes and vagal remodeling, suggesting new therapeutic avenues. He explores how antibiotics and environmental toxins impact metabolic health across generations. Lab activities include developing novel devices like 3D-printed cecal fistula implants for microbiome studies. His research bridges basic neuroscience with clinical nutrition, addressing obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative risks.