Matheus Belucio is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the University of Évora, holding a PhD in Economics (2023) and a Master in Economics (2018) from the University of Beira Interior. His research focuses on Tourism Economics, Urban Economy, and Economic Growth with significant environmental and religious tourism dimensions.
Karen K. Lewis is the Joseph and Ida Sondheimer Professor in International Economics and Finance, and a Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. She has held her primary appointment in the Finance Department since 1994 and a secondary appointment in the Economics Department. Lewis is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a Senior Fellow at the Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. PhD in Economics, University of Chicago, 1985 BA in Economics, University of Oklahoma, 1979 Lewis's research focuses on asset pricing, international finance, and macroeconomic risk. Her recent work examines disaster risk in asset returns, equity market integration, and consumption risk sharing across countries. Her scientific awards include: Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (1991–present) Senior Fellow, Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (2010–present) Olin Fellow, NBER (1989–90) Visiting Scholar, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (1987, 1991, 1995) Consultant, International Monetary Fund (1996) Lewis has advised numerous students through courses like FNCE2310 (Global Val Risk Analysis), FNCE3990 (Independent Study), and FNCE9330 (International Finance). She previously served as Co-Director of the Weiss Center for International Financial Research until 2011.
Olivia S. Mitchell is the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor and Professor of Insurance & Risk Management and Business Economics & Policy at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Executive Director of the Pension Research Council and Director of the Boettner Center for Pensions and Retirement Research. Dr. Mitchell is also a Research Associate at the NBER, an Independent Director on the Allspring Mutual Fund Boards, and a Research Fellow at the Leibnitz Institute for Financial Research SAFE, Goethe University Frankfurt. Education: BA in Economics from Harvard University, MA and PhD in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison Awards: 2024 CIO Lifetime Achievement Award, 2023 Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association, multiple accolades including World Economic Forum recognition as Top 10 Women Economist Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on pensions, insurance, financial literacy, and public finance. Her work examines longevity risk, defined contribution pensions, financial literacy impacts on wealth accumulation, and Social Security claiming behavior. Her publications appear in leading journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Key article themes include behavioral finance in 529 college savings plans, household portfolio underdiversification, longevity income annuities in retirement design, and cognitive decline's impact on financial decisions. Recent studies explore financial literacy's age-related decline and its economic implications. 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 Distinguished Fellow, AEA Multiple Best Paper Awards (2021, 2020, 2019) Doctoral Honorary Degrees from Goethe University and University of St. Gallen She chairs academic advisory boards, testified before global legislative bodies, and consults with organizations like the World Bank and IMF. Her teaching includes courses on consumer financial decision-making and risk management at Wharton.
Gideon Nave is the Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz Associate Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a prominent position within the Department of Marketing and contributes significantly to the school's research and teaching missions in consumer behavior, marketing analytics, and decision sciences. His academic journey began with B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, specializing in Signal Processing. He then pursued and earned his PhD in Computation & Neural Systems from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), establishing the interdisciplinary foundation for his current research program. Nave's research focuses on how technological developments in measurement instruments have granted unprecedented access to individual-level data. His work spans several interconnected domains: Consumer neuroscience and neuroeconomics Applications of genetic data in marketing AI's impact on creativity and consumer research Ethical implications of new data collection technologies Decision-making processes across various contexts He investigates how digital footprints of online behavior, MRI, genotyping, and hormonal assays can help understand consumer preferences and behavior, while critically evaluating the ethical challenges these technologies present. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding the intersection of emerging technologies and consumer behavior. Recent work particularly emphasizes AI applications in marketing research, genetic data utilization for personalization, and neuroscientific approaches to understanding decision-making processes. His methodological approach often combines large-scale datasets with rigorous experimental designs, contributing significantly to both theoretical advancement and practical applications in marketing. Nave's contributions to the field have been recognized with several prestigious awards: National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2020-2025) Association For Consumer Research (ACR) Early Career Award (2024-2025) APS Rising Star Award (2020) Poets & Quants Selection as one of the "World's Best 40 B-School Professors under the Age of 40" (2021) As a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, Nave leads significant research initiatives examining the applications and ethical implications of new measurement technologies in marketing and consumer behavior. His work has attracted considerable media attention, with features in major outlets including The New York Times, The Guardian, CNN, and The Economist, reflecting the broad relevance and impact of his research. While specific lab names aren't prominently featured in his public profile, Nave's research appears to involve extensive interdisciplinary collaborations spanning neuroscience, genetics, computer science, and marketing. His publications frequently include co-authors from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, suggesting a team-based research approach that bridges traditional academic boundaries.
Dr. Elham Delzendeh is an Associate Professor and College Academic Lead for Employability at the College of Built Environment, Birmingham City University. She specializes in Digital Built Environment and Technological Design, with research emphasizing cutting-edge digital technology, building energy performance, occupant behavior, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Her academic background includes a PhD in Architecture and Built Environment, an MSc and BSc in Architectural Engineering. PhD in Architecture and Built Environment MSc in Architectural Engineering BSc in Architectural Engineering Her research bridges practical and academic expertise in design and construction, focusing on occupant behavior analysis, energy-efficient building simulation, and Industry 4.0 technologies like digital twins. She has contributed extensively to energy performance modeling, occupant-driven systems, and sustainable urban interventions. Selected scientific awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . She has supervised postgraduate research in digital built environments and occupant behavior, integrating real-world industry insights into her pedagogy.
Sebastian Wichert is the Head of the LMU-ifo Economics & Business Data Center (EBDC) since January 2022 and was Deputy Director of the ifo Center for Industrial Organization and New Technologies from 2018 to 2021. He holds a PhD in Economics from LMU Munich (2012–2018) and has affiliations with institutions like the ifo Institute and the DFG-Sonderforschungsbereich TRR 190 'Rationality & Competition'. Education: Diplom-Volkswirt (LMU Munich, 2011) Erasmus Exchange (University of Bern, 2009–2010) Abitur (Gymnasium Gröbenzell, 2006) His research interests span Big Data Economics , Health Economics , Innovation Economics , and Regional Economics . He focuses on empirical analyses of consumer behavior during crises, public transport policies, climate movements, and healthcare utilization. His scientific awards include the Science Prize of the German Society for Health Economics (2019) and admission to the Leibniz-Akademie für Führungskräfte (2022) . He has contributed to projects like the Horizon 2020 PILLARS program and Research Data Centers (RDCnet) . As a research associate at LMU Munich and ifo Institute, he has led initiatives to improve research data access and published extensively on topics such as economic recovery post-pandemic , mobility patterns , and health risk attitudes . He also teaches courses on digital transformation and empirical methods in economics .
Anne Hannusch is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) of Economics at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Institute for Macroeconomics and Econometrics. She also holds research affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Institute of Labor Economics (IZA), and is a member of the Collaborative Research Center TR 224.
Yann Renisio is a CNRS Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) at Sciences Po, a position he has held since October 2021. He is also an affiliated researcher at the Department of Sociology of Education and Culture at Uppsala University. His work focuses on understanding social structures and inequalities through rigorous sociological research. Dr. Renisio earned his PhD in sociology from EHESS in 2017. Prior to his current position, he held postdoctoral positions at Sciences Po, Uppsala University, and the Collège de France, demonstrating his international research experience and academic mobility across prestigious institutions. Yann Renisio's research spans multiple interconnected areas within sociology. His primary interests include social stratification, higher education systems, kinship networks, and the sociology of science. He investigates how social inequalities are reproduced and transformed through educational pathways and professional specialization, with particular attention to methodological innovations in social science research. His current projects examine higher education trajectories, professional specialization in medicine, practice-report gaps in survey data, and kinship networks. His methodological approach often integrates digital traces with traditional research methods to provide more comprehensive insights into social phenomena. Dr. Renisio's publication record reveals a strong focus on methodological innovation and the sociology of knowledge. His recent work explores the integration of digital trace data with survey methodologies, topic modeling of scientific disciplines, and the social organization of academic knowledge. Across his publications, he consistently examines how social structures shape individual opportunities and choices, with particular attention to educational and professional trajectories. His research bridges theoretical sociology with empirical analysis of contemporary social issues, particularly in understanding how digital practices intersect with traditional social stratification patterns. Dr. Renisio is actively involved in significant research projects including ANR RECORDS (2019-2023), which investigates music streaming practices and their relationship to social stratification, and ANR MEDSPE (2021), which examines the choice of medical specialties and locations among French doctors. These projects demonstrate his commitment to understanding how social structures influence individual choices in contemporary society through both traditional and digital methodologies. As a CNRS Research Fellow, Dr. Renisio contributes to the vibrant research community at CRIS, collaborating with scholars across disciplines and institutions. His work exemplifies the interdisciplinary approach needed to address complex social inequalities in modern societies, particularly through innovative methodological approaches that bridge digital and traditional research paradigms.
Claudia Gerhards serves as Professor of Communication and Multimedia at the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf within the Faculty of Business Studies. Since 2005, she has held this position while also serving as program director for the Bachelor's program in Communication and Multimedia Management. Her academic profile bridges extensive industry experience with scholarly research, having worked for thirteen years as editorial manager, producer, and format developer for television production companies specializing in nonfiction entertainment prior to her academic career. Her educational background includes studies in German Philology, Theater/Film/Television Studies, and English Philology at the University of Cologne, where she also completed her doctoral studies. Her research focuses on digital media transformation, specifically examining new business models for traditional media companies in digital environments, social media communication strategies for brands (particularly on Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube), and innovative storytelling formats in digital spaces. Analyzing her publication history from 2002-2025 reveals consistent scholarly engagement with evolving digital media platforms as they emerge. Her work demonstrates methodological adaptability, moving from television studies to contemporary social media research while maintaining focus on content creation, audience engagement, and commercial applications. The publications show progression from traditional media analysis to cutting-edge investigations of influencer culture, platform nomenclature, and moral dimensions of digital content creation. Jury Member of German Radio Prize (2012-2014) Jury Member of Adolf-Grimme-Preis (2007) Professor Gerhards actively supervises bachelor's theses, with students required to contact her six months before thesis registration. Her guidance focuses on communication and multimedia management topics, reflecting her expertise in digital media business models and content strategies. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record suggests successful research funding throughout her career. Her industry background provides practical insights that likely inform applied research projects with media organizations. Her work environment centers around the Communication and Multimedia department, where she develops curriculum for digital media management education. Her research approach combines theoretical frameworks with practical industry insights, particularly valuable given her thirteen years of professional experience in television production before entering academia. Current teaching includes courses on digital storytelling, PR & social media relations, and communication theories, all supported through Microsoft Teams platforms as indicated for the 2025/26 winter semester.
Kanchana Dissanayake is an Associate Professor in Textile Management at the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, University of Borås. Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Borås (2022–2023) and as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Textile and Clothing Technology, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2013–2021). She holds a PhD in Sustainable Consumption from the University of Manchester, UK, and a degree in Textile and Clothing Engineering from the University of Moratuwa. Education: PhD in Sustainable Consumption (University of Manchester), Textile and Clothing Engineering (University of Moratuwa) Kanchana's research centers on sustainable and circular supply chains in the textile and clothing industry, with a focus on dynamic capabilities, stakeholder value alignment, and digital transformation. Her work bridges nonprofit and for-profit organizational strategies in circular economy adoption, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and policy implications. Key Research Themes: Sustainable supply chain configurations for textile recycling Digital twin and 3D modeling for sustainable fashion Paradoxes in scaling circular business models Just transitions in circular economy practices Kanchana co-supervises doctoral students at the University of Borås, including Golzar Daneshzad, Mohammadreza Dehghannejad, and Quazi Shahrul Islam. She has secured funding from the Kamprad Family Foundation for the CLOSeD project and contributed to EU-funded research on apparel sales forecasting.
Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College , with additional appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania). He specializes in behavioral economics , public economics , and experimental economics , focusing on pro-social behavior , decision-making , and development economics . Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences Board Member, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Initiative Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative Member, American Economic Association His research emphasizes field experiments using behavioral science concepts to influence decision-making, with applications in public policy , poverty reduction , and environmental sustainability . Recent publications explore topics like political messaging effects , administrative burden reduction , and social norm influences on conservation behavior. His work has appeared in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine , Journal of Development Economics , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes . He is a frequent media commentator in outlets including the New York Times , NPR , and The Philadelphia Inquirer , with notable contributions on quarantine compliance and vaccine hesitancy . His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental studies and public health .
Marko Laaksonen is a Professor at the Department of Health Sciences (HOV) at Mid Sweden University, specializing in winter sports biomechanics and performance analysis. He is affiliated with the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre, focusing on biathlon and cross-country skiing. His research examines physiological responses to training, rifle carriage effects on skiing mechanics, and performance indicators in biathlon. Key areas include exercise intensity distribution, shooting precision, and muscle metabolism during endurance activities. Recent publications analyze biathlon shooting performance under varying conditions, training load measurement, and equipment impacts on athlete efficiency. Over 15 articles demonstrate expertise in winter sports analytics and physiological monitoring.
Dr Kai Li Lim is the St Baker Fellow in E-Mobility at the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation , part of the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology at The University of Queensland (UQ) . Specializing in data engineering , telematics , and autonomous vehicle systems , his research examines electric vehicle (EV) usage patterns , charging reliability , and spatiotemporal data analysis to inform policy and sustainable transport strategies. Education : BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (University of Nottingham), MSc in Computer Science (Lancaster University), PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (The University of Western Australia, funded by Australian Government Research Training Programme). Research Interests include: Electric vehicle telematics and data analytics Computer vision and deep learning for autonomous navigation Policy development for sustainable transport Infrastructure planning for EV and hydrogen systems Integration of cloud computing and IoT in mobility solutions Publication Trends reveal a focus on EV charging behaviors , data platform architectures , and autonomous driving frameworks , with recent work addressing regional emission disparities , modular safety systems , and online assessment integrity . Scientific Awards : St Baker Fellow in E-Mobility, Visiting Fellowship at UC Davis Electric Vehicle Research Center, Australian Government Research Training Programme (PhD funding). Supervision and Grants : Available for supervision, Dr Lim has secured funding from Energy Consumers Australia , iMove CRC , and Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) for projects on EV charging incentives, freight emissions modeling, and longitudinal vehicle data databases. Labs and Collaborations : Collaborates with UC Davis Electric Vehicle Research Center , UQ School of Civil Engineering , and UQ School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science . Leads the UQ Teslascope Project and contributes to the Green Australian Vehicle Ownership (GreenAVO) Capability for AURIN .
Dr. Vicki L. Bogan is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, where she serves as Director of Graduate Studies. She is also a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and has held visiting fellow appointments at Princeton University and Yale University. Previously, she was a professor at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business and Chair of the Academic Research Council for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Dr. Bogan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University (2004) M.A. in Economics, Brown University (2000) M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (1995) Sc.B. in Applied Mathematics and Economics, Brown University (1991) Her research focuses on household finance, inequality, and applied microeconomics, with particular emphasis on how financial decision-making and household portfolio allocation can better inform policy. She examines intersections of mental health and finance, racial disparities in financial outcomes, and the impact of fintech on household finance. Dr. Bogan has testified before Congress on the "gamification of finance" and her work has been featured in the Netflix Documentary "Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga." Analysis of Dr. Bogan's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on psychological and social factors influencing financial behavior. Her recent work increasingly addresses intersectionality in financial inclusion, mental health impacts on savings, and demographic influences on investment patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding how external shocks affect household financial decisions, with publications spanning economics, finance, and public policy journals. Her notable recognitions include: Two outstanding educator awards from Cornell University SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching Faculty research fellowship at the National Bureau of Economic Research Dr. Bogan is actively engaged in public policy discourse, having testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services regarding the gamification of investing. As founding Co-Editor of Financial Planning Review, she shapes academic discourse in her field. Her expertise is frequently sought by major media outlets including Bloomberg, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and NPR, reflecting her influence in translating academic research to public understanding of financial issues.
Miralem Helmefalk serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Marketing and Tourism Studies within the School of Business and Economics at Linnaeus University. His academic profile bridges theoretical marketing concepts with practical applications in sustainability, technology, and consumer behavior. Dr. Helmefalk completed his doctoral studies at Linnaeus University in 2017 with his dissertation titled 'Multi-sensory cues in interplay and congruency in a retail store context: Consumer emotions and purchase behaviors,' establishing his foundation in sensory marketing research. His research centers on three interconnected pillars: consumer psychology and sensory marketing , examining how multisensory stimuli influence emotional responses and purchasing decisions; gamification , investigating strategic implementation of game mechanics to enhance user experiences; and service research within the Service-Dominant Logic framework , focusing on service ecosystems and customer engagement dynamics. These streams converge in his applied work on sustainable solutions, where he explores how marketing principles can promote recycling behaviors and environmental consciousness. His recent work demonstrates a clear evolution from traditional sensory studies toward innovative applications of gamification in sustainability contexts. Dr. Helmefalk's publication output shows strong interdisciplinary reach across marketing, sustainability, and technology domains. Recent work spans esports business models, gamified recycling systems, sensory brand congruence frameworks, and machine learning applications in gamification. His research demonstrates practical relevance while maintaining theoretical rigor, with publications in journals such as Journal of Media Business Studies, Circular Economy and Sustainability, and Waste Management. As an educator, Dr. Helmefalk teaches diverse courses including Gamification, Sensory Marketing, Retail Management, Method Courses, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, and New Technology in Marketing. He is recognized for creative teaching approaches that integrate theoretical concepts with real-world applications through experiential learning. Dr. Helmefalk actively leads research projects including 'Collaboration towards a gamified waste sorting house' which investigates whether waste sorting can be made enjoyable through gamification, and 'Social cues for environmental messaging in tourist destinations' which examines how social attention mechanisms can enhance environmental communication in tourism contexts. His collaborative network spans international organizations and researchers across multiple disciplines, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship with practical societal impact.