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Priya SatiaView profile

Professor

• Modern British History
• British Empire Studies
• Cultural History
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Priya Satia is the Raymond A. Spruance Professor of International History and Professor of History at Stanford University. She specializes in modern British and British Empire history, with a focus on the cultural, material, and intellectual foundations of colonialism. Her work examines how imperial pasts shape contemporary global issues, including state secrecy, military technology, and development policies. Education: Ph.D., UC Berkeley (History, 2004) M.A., UC Berkeley (History, 2004) M.Sc., London School of Economics (Development Economics) B.A. and B.S., Stanford University (International Relations and Chemistry) Research Interests: Satia’s research bridges cultural, economic, and military history. She explores topics like the industrial revolution’s violent origins, the legacy of British air control in Iraq, and the historiography of empire. Her work emphasizes anticolonial perspectives and the ethical dimensions of historical narratives. Awards and Recognition: 2009 AHA-Herbert Baxter Adams Book Prize (Spies in Arabia) 2019 Wadsworth Prize in Business History (Empire of Guns) 2021 Bronze Prize in History (World) (Time’s Monster) Public Engagement: Satia contributes to public debates through op-eds in mainstream media (e.g., The New York Times, BBC) and commentaries on topics like drone warfare, gun control, and colonial legacies. She collaborates with the 1947 Partition Archive to document oral histories of partition. Current Projects: A new book on British colonialism in Punjab and its legacies, alongside explorations of historical agency and the role of poets in anticolonial movements.

Mingyuan Zhang BetancourtView profile

Research Fellow

• Antibiotics and Global Public Health
• Anthropology of Pharmaceuticals
• Medical Anthropology
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Dr. Mingyuan Zhang Betancourt is a socio-cultural anthropologist affiliated with the University of Oslo's Institute of Community Medicine and Global Health. Specializing in cross-cultural analysis between China and Africa, her work examines pharmaceutical supply chains and postcolonial development dynamics. PhD in Anthropology, University of Western Ontario (2018) Former Writing Fellow, University of Toronto Scarborough Her research spans multiple disciplines: Pharmaceutical Anthropology : Analyzing antibiotic shortages across India/China production networks China-Africa Relations : Investigating cultural identity formation through historic sugar plantations and Confucius Institute operations Political Ecology : Documenting resource conflicts in Malagasy agrarian systems Recent publications demonstrate: 2024 study on pharmaceutical production history 2023 comparative analysis of China-India trade disputes 2022 critique of cultural standardization in educational programs 2021 pandemic discourse analysis She actively explores: Global antibiotic accessibility Postcolonial development paradigms Transnational identity politics

• Sports Law
• Corporate Compliance
• Legal Ethics
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Tyler Custis serves as an Associate Professor at the University of South Dakota's Beacom School of Business, specializing in Business Law and the Legal Environment. His academic appointments reflect deep engagement with contemporary legal challenges in sports, finance, and corporate governance. His educational background includes: JD from University of South Dakota (2013) MBA from University of South Dakota (2012) BS from Texas A&M University (2007) Custis' research focuses on high-impact legal intersections, particularly NCAA regulations, corporate fraud mechanisms, and healthcare compliance failures. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with real-world economic consequences, examining how regulatory gaps enable systemic misconduct in sports leagues and financial institutions. Key themes include Title IX implications for athlete compensation, internal control failures in banking scandals, and antitrust considerations in collegiate athletics. His publication portfolio reveals strong emphasis on sports law evolution (2016-2025), corporate ethics case studies (2018-2022), and financial regulation analysis (2019-2024). The research demonstrates methodological diversity spanning empirical analysis of NCAA labor models, forensic accounting of banking fraud, and policy evaluation of legislative responses to corporate misconduct. Award recognition includes: Beacom School of Business Faculty Excellence Teaching Award (2023) Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee (2023) Best Paper Award at ICTO International Conference (2019) Custis actively disseminates research through scholarly presentations at venues including ASHE Annual Conferences, Academy of Legal Studies meetings, and Beacom Scholar Series. His work engages directly with policymakers on NCAA reform and corporate compliance frameworks, demonstrating applied impact beyond academic circles.

• Public Sector Management
• Risk Management
• Organizational Crisis Management
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Assoc. Prof. PhD Daniela Lyubomirova Yordanova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economic Management at the Faculty of Economics, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. With numerous publications spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a prominent researcher in public sector management and risk management within Bulgarian academic circles. Her research interests primarily focus on public sector management, risk management, organizational crisis management, and public administration. She has extensively examined the dynamics of organizational resilience, ethical governance in public administration, and the integration of risk management frameworks in both public and private sector organizations. Her work particularly emphasizes the Bulgarian context while incorporating international best practices and theoretical frameworks. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent thematic focus on organizational resilience during crises, ethical dimensions of public administration, and innovative approaches to risk management. Her research demonstrates an evolution from foundational studies on risk management toward more integrated approaches that combine governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. The publications also show increasing attention to practical implementation of theoretical concepts in the Bulgarian public sector context. Daniela Yordanova actively participates in research projects aimed at building partnerships and encouraging research activity among students and young scientists in the field of Administration and Management. She has contributed to projects focused on science communication in digital environments and strengthening the capacity of academic journals. Her scholarly contributions include numerous conference papers, journal articles, and textbooks that have significantly enriched the academic discourse on management practices in Bulgaria. She maintains an active research agenda with publications appearing consistently through 2025, demonstrating her ongoing scholarly engagement and contribution to her field.

• political economy of oil
• demographic transitions
• political economy of sanctions and conflict
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Mohammad Reza Farzanegan is Professor of Economics of the Middle East and Chair of the Research Group at the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) of the Philipps-University of Marburg in Germany. He serves as program director for the International Master's program in Economics of the Middle East, shaping academic pathways for students specializing in Middle Eastern economic studies. Professor Farzanegan's research spans the political economy of oil, demographic transitions, political economy of sanctions and conflict, and empirical institutional economics. His work examines how resource rents, political institutions, and external sanctions shape economic outcomes in the Middle East, with special attention to Iran's unique historical and institutional context. His methodological approach combines rigorous quantitative analysis with deep contextual understanding of Middle Eastern political economies, frequently employing advanced econometric techniques including Vector Autoregression models, synthetic control methods, and panel data analysis. Analysis of Professor Farzanegan's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the political economy of the Middle East, particularly Iran. His research spans multiple dimensions including energy economics, conflict studies, development economics, and institutional analysis. A notable trend is his application of innovative methodologies to study the impact of sanctions, resource rents, and political institutions on economic outcomes in the region, often using novel data sources such as newspaper coverage to construct indices of corruption and internal conflict. Alexander von Humboldt Georg Forster Research Fellowship (2010-2012) Professor Farzanegan has secured research funding from prestigious organizations including DAAD, which currently supports his project on the Political Economy of Natural Resources at CNMS in collaboration with Iranian institutions. Through his leadership at CNMS, he fosters interdisciplinary research on the Middle East and maintains active collaborations with academic and research institutions across the region, particularly in Iran. His scholarly contributions have established him as a leading expert on Iran's political economy and the broader economic dynamics of the Middle East. As an educator, he directs the International Master's program in Economics of the Middle East, shaping the next generation of scholars and policymakers with specialized knowledge of the region's economic challenges and opportunities. His work bridges academic research and policy relevance, contributing to understanding of critical issues affecting the Middle East's economic development.

• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Law, Society, and Public Policy
• Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
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Eugene TAN Kheng Boon is an Associate Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has served since 2013. He holds a JSM from Stanford University (2004), an MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics (1998), and an LL.B. from the National University of Singapore (1995). His academic roles have included Co-Director of the Centre for Scholars' Development (2012–2017) and earlier positions as Assistant Professor, Lecturer-in-Law, and Senior Tutor. His research focuses on constitutional law, public policy, business ethics, and governance in Singapore. He explores themes such as ethnic relations, corporate social responsibility, and the intersection of law with societal values. Notable projects include studies on Singapore’s management of immigration, religious regulation, and the ASEAN Charter’s implications. Tan’s publications span constitutional law treatises, counter-terrorism policy analyses, and critiques of Singapore’s legal traditions. His work often emphasizes Singapore’s unique blend of pragmatic governance and ethical considerations. He has contributed to international discussions on corporate responsibility in Asia and the evolution of pluralist legal systems. Awarded fellowships from Stanford and the Fulbright Program, Tan has also engaged in public service as a Nominated Member of Parliament (2012–2014) and held roles in bodies like the Singapore Compact for Corporate Social Responsibility. His interdisciplinary approach bridges legal scholarship with real-world governance challenges.

Paul K. PiffView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Psychology
• Social Hierarchy
• Inequality
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Paul K. Piff is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on social psychology, social hierarchy, inequality, altruism, emotion, and morality. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His work explores how socioeconomic status influences ethical behavior, prosociality, and perceptions of fairness. Key research themes include the psychological effects of wealth and poverty, the role of awe in fostering collective cohesion, and the moral implications of social class disparities. Piff’s studies often bridge experimental psychology with real-world societal issues, examining how environmental and social contexts shape human behavior and decision-making. His recent articles analyze topics like the moralization of effort, the social effects of awe-inspiring natural events, and the cognitive biases influencing perceptions of inequality. Piff’s lab website provides further details about ongoing projects and collaborations. Despite his prolific output, no academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His contact information includes ppiff@uci.edu, and his research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding social dynamics and human behavior.

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Public Economics
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Dr. Martin Mattsson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Economics from Yale University, an MPA/ID from Harvard University, and a BA in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on improving government institutions, including large-scale field experiments in Bangladesh on performance scorecards and village courts. Current work addresses air pollution reduction in South Asia, aligned with Effective Altruism principles. Teaching includes courses on Effective Altruism (HS2921), Applied Econometrics (EC4305), and Advanced Development Economics (EC6371). His research spans Development Economics, Political Economy, and Public Economics, with notable projects analyzing corruption, public sector governance, and environmental policy. Recent studies investigate reelection incentives and corruption in India, internet shutdowns' economic impacts, and air purifier adoption in Bangladesh. He co-authored works on education's anti-corruption effects in Vietnam and frontline bureaucrats' compensation in India. Mattsson actively advises through NUS's Economics PhD program and collaborates with organizations like JPAL South Asia. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for global welfare improvement.

• Human Resource Management
• Public Service Management
• Local Government
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Dr. Wahed Waheduzzaman is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organizational Studies at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on HRM, Public Service Management, Local Government, and Corporate Governance, with recent emphasis on gender diversity, AI integration in HR, and workplace bullying in public sectors. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's theses on topics ranging from green HR practices to migrant worker inclusion. Research interests include the intersection of HRM with environmental performance, governance reforms, and digital transformation. He actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and serves as Editor for Administrative Sciences . Professional activities include committee roles with Ratepayers Australia Inc. and editorial leadership. Teaching expertise covers Human Capital Analytics, HR Analytics, and Workplace Relations. Key publications highlight innovative methodologies like thematic analysis for strategic HRM research and quantitative content analysis for digital education integration. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world governance challenges, particularly in public and municipal sectors.

Mutalib AnifowoseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corporate Governance
• ESG Disclosure
• Sustainable Development Goals
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Mutalib Anifowose is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting and Financial Management Department at Northumbria University. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the International Islamic University Malaysia, along with an MSc and BSc in Accounting and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. His career spans over a decade in auditing, financial reporting, and academia. He currently serves as an advisor to Salihin Chartered Accountants since October 2022. His research focuses on corporate governance, ESG disclosure, sustainable development goals, and the value relevance of corporate reporting. Key themes include the impact of ownership structures on ESG disclosures in sub-Saharan Africa, corruption mitigation through corporate governance frameworks, and the role of integrated reporting in enhancing corporate sustainability value globally. Anifowose’s recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize Africa’s corporate governance challenges, ESG reporting trends in Europe and Asia, and intellectual capital disclosure dynamics in Nigeria. His work highlights the interplay between organizational complexity, disclosure practices, and market outcomes. He is actively accepting PhD students and has contributed to over 30 citations in peer-reviewed journals, with notable works appearing in Corporate Governance (Bingley) and International Journal of Disclosure and Governance . His research collaborations span institutions in Malaysia, Nigeria, and South Africa, reflecting his global academic footprint.

Golfo AlexopoulosView profile

Professor

• Russia and the Soviet Union
• Stalinism and authoritarianism
• Medicine/Health and society
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Golfo Alexopoulos is a Professor and Director of the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies at the University of South Florida's School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and an M.A. from Yale University. Her research focuses on Soviet and Russian authoritarianism, Stalinist systems, political violence, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on disinformation and medical exploitation in the Stalinist Gulag. A key work is Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag (2017), examining prisoner dehumanization through archival health records. Teaching spans contemporary Russian politics, comparative authoritarianism, and the Soviet Union. She integrates multimedia and personal experiences, including slides from her time in the USSR during Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin eras. Her advising has supported students entering academia, diplomacy, and international law. Her research also explores Stalin’s disenfranchisement policies and Soviet citizenship through petitions discovered in Siberian archives. Current work links 20th-century Soviet authoritarianism to modern Russian disinformation strategies. She directs the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship on global political systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Quantitative Marketing
• Data Science
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Julien Cloarec is a Full Professor of Quantitative Marketing at iaelyon School of Management, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, where he also serves as Vice-President for Digital Strategy and Artificial Intelligence. He is an internationally recognized expert in artificial intelligence, with a focus on responsible AI development that balances innovation with privacy protection. His research interests center on Artificial Intelligence , Privacy in AI , Consumer Behavior , and Digital Marketing . He investigates how users perceive and adopt AI technologies, particularly in domains like autonomous vehicles, brain–machine interfaces, and eHealth, emphasizing the psychological and ethical dimensions of trust and privacy. His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong thematic focus on the personalization-privacy paradox , algorithmic aversion , and transparency in AI systems . These works appear in leading journals across marketing, technology, and transportation research, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards: Prix AFM - Association Française du Marketing pour la meilleure communication (2022) Julien Cloarec actively collaborates with regulatory bodies, professional associations, and academic institutions to influence public policy and promote responsible AI. He leads research at the Magellan Laboratory @iaelyon and manages educational initiatives such as the Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Marketing . He advises on doctoral research and has contributed to publications on the doctoral experience in management. Laboratory Affiliation: Magellan Laboratory @iaelyon - Research in Organizational Management

Michael V. AlexeevView profile

Professor

• Comparative Economics
• Economics of Transition
• Institutional Economics
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Michael V. Alexeev is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Indiana University Bloomington under the College of Arts & Sciences. He serves as the Director of the Masters (MS) Program and has taught courses such as Intermediate Microeconomics , Law and Economics , Russian Economy , and Institutions and Governance . His academic career spans decades, including a Ph.D. from Duke University (1984) .

Ruoyun BaiView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Chinese Literature and Culture
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Ruoyun Bai serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where she contributes significantly to undergraduate instruction in Media Studies and Global Asia Studies. Her academic profile is further enriched by her primary affiliation with the Centre for Comparative Literature and secondary affiliation with the Cinema Studies Institute for graduate supervision, alongside her role as an affiliated faculty member at the Asian Institute, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary commitment to the study of Chinese media and culture. Professor Bai's educational journey commenced at Beijing Foreign Studies University, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees, culminating in a Ph.D. in Communications from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Institute of Communications Research in 2007. B.A. from Beijing Foreign Studies University M.A. from Beijing Foreign Studies University Ph.D. in Communications from the University of Illinois (2007) Her research critically examines the dynamic interplay between state control and commercialization in Chinese media, particularly through the lens of television dramas and new media within post-socialist China. A central theme in her work is the political implications of media's rapid expansion, with a focus on how corruption narratives and media scandals reflect broader socio-political transformations as China integrates into global capitalism. Her forthcoming book on corruption dramas and ongoing project on media scandals underscore her dedication to understanding media's role in shaping contemporary Chinese society. Analysis of Professor Bai's publication record reveals a consistent focus on Chinese media studies from 2005 to 2017, with her most recent work (excluding an anomalous 2017 chemistry article) centered on television drama, cultural mediation, and media scandals. Her scholarship demonstrates a clear trajectory from examining media commercialization in the early 2000s to more nuanced studies of emotional communities and moral narratives in anti-corruption dramas, reflecting evolving methodologies and deepening contextual analysis within the field. While Professor Bai's contributions to media studies are well-documented through her publications and teaching, there is no public record of major scientific awards or fellowships associated with her academic career at this time. In her capacity as a graduate supervisor primarily through the Centre for Comparative Literature, Professor Bai mentors emerging scholars in media and cultural studies, though specific details about her advisees or externally funded research grants are not disclosed in available sources. Her undergraduate teaching portfolio includes courses such as Media and Globalization, Theories and Methods in Media Studies, Chinese Media and Politics, and Media and Popular Culture in East Asia, reflecting the breadth of her expertise. Information regarding dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams led by Professor Bai is not evident from the current documentation, suggesting her research may be conducted through individual scholarship or within broader departmental frameworks at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Maria MushtaqView profile

Associate Professor

• Embedded System Security
• Microarchitectural Security
• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Security
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Maria Mushtaq is an Associate Professor at Telecom Paris , affiliated with the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) and the Secure and Safe Hardware (SSH) Lab . She received her PhD in Information Security from the University of South Brittany, France (2019) and completed 2 years of postdoctoral research at LIRMM, University of Montpellier under the CNRS excellence post-doc grant. Research Focus: Microarchitectural vulnerability assessment, runtime mitigation against side/covert-channel attacks, cryptanalysis, OS-based security primitives, and hardware-software interface security Technical Expertise: Cache timing attacks, transient execution attacks (Spectre/Meltdown), Hardware Performance Counter analysis, gem5 simulation Her recent work involves RISC-V security analysis using gem5 simulations and machine learning for attack detection. She serves as Guest Editor for the Journal of Applied Sciences special issue on Side Channel Attacks in Embedded Systems and has been on the Program Committee for the European Test Symposium (2020-2021). 2021 HiPEAC Collaboration Grant recipient Organized IP Paris Winter School on Microarchitectural Security (2022) Active in international conferences as panelist and keynote speaker