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Giacomo De Giorgi serves as Professor of Economics at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva, with research affiliations including Research Fellow at CEPR and BREAD, Research Affiliate at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), and Member of the European Development Network (EUDN). He co-founded both the Virtual Development Economics Seminar (BREAD-CEPR-VDEV) and the IEE Honors' Program. His research spans Development Economics, Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Public Economics, and Microeconomics, focusing on sovereign debt dynamics, credit market mechanisms, consumption behavior networks, and social transfer efficacy. His work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of financial crises, household finance, and development policy. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on financial system interactions with real economic outcomes, particularly credit extension mechanisms, default resolution pathways, and policy interventions during crises. His scholarship demonstrates methodological rigor across macro-micro interfaces with strong policy relevance for financial regulation and poverty reduction. Scientific recognition includes: 2020 Banamex Prize for groundbreaking research on credit extension and banking externalities De Giorgi actively shapes academic discourse through the Virtual Development Economics Seminar, fostering global collaboration in development research, while the IEE Honors' Program cultivates advanced student talent at the University of Geneva through specialized curriculum and research mentorship.

• Development Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Financial Economics
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Jean-François Bégin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser University. He is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, underscoring his expertise and leadership in actuarial science and financial risk modeling. He obtained his academic training from leading Canadian institutions: a PhD in Administration (Financial Engineering) from HEC Montréal under the supervision of Geneviève Gauthier; an MSc in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) from Université de Montréal supervised by Mylène Bédard and Patrice Gaillardetz; and a BSc in Mathematics (Financial Mathematics) from the same university. His thesis work centered on simulation schemes for stochastic models in finance. His research lies at the intersection of actuarial science, financial econometrics, and quantitative finance, with major themes including stochastic volatility modeling, filtering methods, option pricing, pension economics, mortality forecasting, credit risk, and climate risk. He develops advanced statistical and computational methods to model financial and insurance risks under uncertainty. His recent publications—appearing in journals such as Management Science , Journal of Econometrics , Insurance: Mathematics and Economics , and North American Actuarial Journal —reflect a strong trend toward integrating econometric modeling with practical applications in pensions, insurance, and derivatives. His work increasingly explores collective risk-sharing mechanisms in pension pools, model uncertainty in economic scenario generation, and the use of high-frequency and aggregated data in risk modeling. His scientific contributions have been recognized through fellowships in two of the most prestigious actuarial bodies: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries He is an active supervisor of graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring research in areas such as financial econometrics, Bayesian estimation, pension pooling, climate risk, and option pricing. He has advised numerous Master’s and doctoral students and welcomes new applicants with strong quantitative skills. He has also contributed to funded research and industry-oriented reports, particularly through collaborations with the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He teaches advanced courses in financial economics, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulation, and actuarial communication at SFU, and previously taught at HEC Montréal and Université de Montréal. His research group engages with interdisciplinary challenges in risk modeling and continues to develop innovative frameworks for actuarial and financial decision-making.

• Actuarial Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Econometrics
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Abdullah Mamun is a Professor of Finance and George S. Dembroski Scholar at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. He also serves as Fellow in Credit Union Finance at the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives. Previously, he held positions at the University of New Orleans and Massey University in New Zealand. His academic roles include serving as Graduate Chair in Finance (2015–2019) and holding research fellowships such as the Center for Strategic Financial Management Scholar (2011–2013). Dr. Mamun earned a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans (2003), an MA in Economics from Western University (1999), and earlier degrees from the University of Dhaka. His research focuses on banking, credit unions, financial economics, mergers & acquisitions, and risk management. He has published over 20 articles in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Financial Review , and serves on editorial boards and professional committees. His research interests span regulatory impacts on banking, credit union dynamics, and M&A strategies. Mamun has received awards including the McGraw-Hill Irwin Distinguished Paper award and the Best Research Award from Massey University. He teaches courses in investments, financial institutions, and corporate finance, and actively supervises graduate students in finance and economics.

• Banking
• Credit Unions
• Financial Economics
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Dr. Trevor William Chamberlain serves as a Professor in the Finance and Business Economics department at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. His academic profile centers on empirical finance research with significant contributions to sustainable investing and corporate governance. Chamberlain's research program critically examines the financial implications of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. His work investigates how data breaches affect stock performance, analyzes bond market volatility through sustainability lenses, and evaluates Islamic banking resilience during crises. This research bridges theoretical finance with practical market applications, particularly in risk assessment and ethical investment frameworks. His publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on sustainability-driven financial analysis since 2020, with multiple 2025 studies exploring ESG-bond relationships and pandemic impacts on alternative banking systems. This evolution demonstrates responsive scholarship addressing emergent market challenges while maintaining rigorous empirical methodology. Scientific recognition includes: SSHRC Grant for social sciences and humanities research Chamberlain directs funded research projects through competitive SSHRC grants and supervises graduate students in finance. His work influences regulatory discussions on CSR disclosure standards and sustainable investment practices, with recent projects examining supply chain ethics in automotive scandals and cross-cultural banking resilience.

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Social and Governance
• Islamic Finance
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Peter Miu serves as Professor and Acting Director of the Master of Finance program at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business within the Finance and Business Economics department. His academic affiliation spans both teaching and research leadership roles in financial economics. Dr. Miu's research focuses on critical areas of modern finance including credit risk modeling, financial institution regulation, exchange-traded fund mechanics, and empirical investment analysis. His scholarly work addresses practical challenges in regulatory capital requirements under Basel frameworks while advancing theoretical understanding of market dynamics. Recent publications demonstrate particular expertise in cryptocurrency applications, oil market volatility, and the complex interplay between probability of default, loss given default, and exposure at default metrics. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong trajectory in financial risk management research, with increasing emphasis on regulatory compliance frameworks (particularly IFRS 9 implementation) and the behavioral aspects of leveraged ETF performance. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical risk management applications, often co-authored with industry practitioners to ensure real-world relevance. Dr. Miu's professional activities extend beyond academia through consulting engagements focused on credit risk measure validation, regulatory capital modeling, and stress testing frameworks. He has co-authored authoritative texts on Basel II and III implementation that serve as practical guides for risk management professionals implementing complex regulatory requirements. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in international finance and fixed-income securities, directly applying his research expertise to graduate education. The acting directorship of the Master of Finance program reflects his institutional leadership in shaping finance curriculum and professional development.

• Credit Risk Modelling
• Financial Institutions
• Exchange-Traded Funds
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Dr. Sudipto Sarkar serves as a Professor in the Department of Finance and Business Economics at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. His academic profile centers on corporate finance theory with specialized expertise in real options applications and resource economics, contributing significantly to understanding corporate policy optimization under uncertainty. His research program spans corporate finance, real options, and resource economics with particular emphasis on optimal capital structure design, investment timing under policy constraints, and environmental economics interfaces. Current work includes SSHRC-funded research examining how regional economic distress and climate attitudes influence corporate pollution levels, alongside studies on public-private partnership contracts and electric vehicle investment under dual-credit systems. His methodological approach consistently integrates theoretical modeling with practical business implications for dynamic market environments. Analysis of his publication record reveals strong thematic continuity in applying real options frameworks to contemporary corporate challenges, particularly in sustainable finance and policy-responsive investment decisions. Recurring research threads include capital structure optimization under market power dynamics, risk management in debt covenants, and environmental policy impacts on corporate strategy, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance for financial decision-making. As principal investigator of an active SSHRC grant, Dr. Sarkar leads research at the intersection of economic geography and environmental finance. His professorial role entails graduate student mentorship in finance research, though specific advisee details aren't publicly documented. His work maintains strong connections to financial policy discussions through practical applications of theoretical finance models.

• Corporate Finance
• Real Options
• Optimal Corporate Policies
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Jacqueline Best is a Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Social Sciences, where she conducts research at the intersection of international relations, political economy, and social theory. She serves as coordinator of the International Political Economy Network at the Centre for International Policy Studies and is widely recognized for her incisive analysis of economic governance, central banking, and the politics of neoliberalism. Her research focuses on three interconnected themes: economic exceptionalism, quiet failures, and varieties of ignorance in policy-making. Best examines how economic ideas shape governance practices, particularly through historical analysis of moments like the early days of neoliberalism under Reagan and Thatcher. She investigates why some policy failures lead to dramatic changes while others are ignored, and how ignorance operates as a political phenomenon in economic governance. Her work consistently challenges taken-for-granted assumptions about economic expertise and the relationship between democracy and economic policy. Best's publications reveal a consistent intellectual trajectory examining blind spots in international political economy. Her recent scholarship analyzes central banking practices, inflation dynamics, and the visibility dilemmas facing economic experts. Rather than focusing narrowly on traditional economic metrics, her work illuminates the social and political processes through which economic knowledge is produced, contested, and deployed in governance. As an engaged public intellectual, Best regularly contributes blog posts and opinion pieces on contemporary economic issues, including the political economy of the COVID-19 crisis and current inflation dynamics. Her commentary in outlets like The Globe and Mail demonstrates her ability to translate complex theoretical insights into accessible analysis of pressing economic challenges facing Canadians and the global community. Best has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborated extensively with scholars worldwide, particularly through her work on special issues examining blind spots in International Political Economy. Her book Governing Failure: Provisional Expertise and the Transformation of Global Development Finance (Cambridge University Press, 2014) represents a significant contribution to understanding how policy failures reshape governance practices. Her research has been supported by various academic grants enabling historical and comparative analysis of economic governance. Best actively participates in scholarly networks focused on international political economy and regularly presents her work at major academic conferences, contributing to ongoing debates about the future of economic governance in an era of multiple, interlocking crises.

• International Relations
• International Political Economy
• Central Banking
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Wim Voordeckers is a Full Professor at Hasselt University's Faculty of Business Economics (BEW) in Belgium. His research specializes in family businesses, corporate governance, SME strategies, and entrepreneurial decision-making. With 162 publications and extensive citations, he is a leading scholar in governance dynamics and socioemotional wealth preservation in family firms. Research interests include: Strategic change and innovation in family SMEs Board governance and director effectiveness Ownership succession and financial decision-making Tacit knowledge in entrepreneurship Corporate governance in private firms His recent articles (2023-2025) focus on governance configurations, CEO succession, and behavioral strategies in family businesses. Common themes include socioemotional wealth trade-offs, relational governance, and methodological rigor in family firm research. He collaborates with researchers globally, contributing to projects on internationalization, sustainability, and financial practices in private enterprises. No awards or lab affiliations are documented.

• Family Business
• Corporate Governance
• SMEs
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