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Ryan C. LewisView profile

Associate Professor

• Asset Pricing
• Financial Intermediaries
• Bankruptcy
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Ryan C. Lewis is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder , and holds the Burridge Center Endowed Faculty Fellowship . He is affiliated with the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making and the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate . Research interests include Asset Pricing with Financial Intermediaries , Bankruptcy Outcomes , Climate Finance , and Empirical Asset Pricing Key research themes: Sea Level Rise Exposure , Wildfire Smoke Impact , Insurance Premium Effects , and Climate Risk Expectations His work has been conditionally accepted by the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies , with presentations at major conferences like the SFS Cavalcade , AFA , and NBER Workshops . Awards include the Blackrock Applied Research Award Finalist and AQR Insight Award Second Prize .

André KuckView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Credit Risk Modeling
• Risk Management
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Prof. Dr. André Kuck is a Professor for Quantitative Methods in Finance at the Faculty of Economics of Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen. He also serves as Head of the Center for Emergency-Based Statistics (ZES) since 2017. Current affiliation: Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen Academic focus: Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, Emergent Law-Based Statistics Email: andre.kuck@dhbw.de Research Interests: Emergent law-based statistical modeling Credit risk analysis Macroeconomic risk factors Structural adjustment programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Big data applications in finance Philosophy of science in economic modeling Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on emergent deterministic laws as alternatives to probabilistic statistics, predictive modeling for financial systems, and macroeconomic risk analysis. He has developed simulation tools like MESOSIM and contributed to empirical macroeconomics research. Education & Career: Studied economics (statistics/econometrics focus) and philosophy/psychology/sociology at the University of Münster (1985-1992). Held academic and consulting roles across Germany, including leadership positions at Gerhard Mercator University and international consulting projects on credit risk.

Yang ShenView profile

Associate Professor

• Actuarial Studies
• Financial Mathematics
• Retirement Planning
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Yang Shen is an Associate Professor at the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies , UNSW Business School, and an Associate Investigator at CEPAR. He holds a Ph.D. in Actuarial Studies from Macquarie University (2014), an M.Sc. in Financial Mathematics from Peking University, and a B.Ec. in Insurance Science from East China Normal University. Ph.D. , Actuarial Studies, Macquarie University (2014) M.Sc. , Financial Mathematics, Peking University B.Ec. , Insurance Science, East China Normal University His research bridges actuarial studies and financial mathematics , focusing on retirement planning , longevity and health risk , optimal insurance and reinsurance , pricing and hedging of insurance products , portfolio optimization , and game theory . His work explores stochastic volatility models, regime-switching frameworks, and robust control strategies to address risk in insurance and financial contexts. Yang has secured major grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC) , Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) , Society of Actuaries (SOA) , and Insurance Institute (CAS) . Notable awards include the DECRA (2020-2022), the first such award in actuarial studies, and the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2013). He has taught courses such as ACTL 6105 and ACTL 5004 at UNSW and Risk Theory courses at York University. His research has been cited over 1,700 times with an h-index of 25 (Google Scholar, 2024).

• Political Science
• Economies of Peace
• Post-Conflict Transitions
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Kate Roll is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose , University College London. Her research bridges political science , policy studies , and sustainable development , with a focus on post-conflict economies, private sector approaches to poverty alleviation, and SDG implementation. She earned her DPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford (2015) and an MPhil in International Development Studies (2011) with distinction. Key research areas: economies of peace, corporate development strategies, SDG data systems Notable fieldwork: Timor-Leste (1,000+ km motorbike surveys), Kenya, Philippines, Indonesia Her publications examine topics like: Maternal healthcare barriers under hostile migration policies Stigma in disability healthcare access SDG-aligned tax reforms in Biscay Risk-shifting in corporate bottom-of-the-pyramid models Teaching Contributions : Head of Teaching and Admissions Tutor at IIPP Designed UCL’s Master of Public Administration program Nominated for UCL Student Choice awards (2020) and Oxford’s Most Outstanding Lecturer award (2018) Scientific Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Additional Roles : Founder and chair of the UK Sustainable Development Solutions Network Member of UCL’s SDG Board Bartlett Faculty Lead for Public Policy

Manfred FrühwirthView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Bond Pricing
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Manfred Frühwirth is Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, Accounting and Statistics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien) and permanent member of WU Executive Academy faculty. He has held academic leadership roles including Academic Director of Professional MBA programs (2011-2019) and Vice Head of institutes at WU Wien (2004-2005, 2008-2010). As visiting professor, he has taught at Harvard University (2005/2006), Bordeaux Business School (2003-2005), ETH Zurich, Bocconi University, and other institutions across Europe and USA. His research focuses on Bond Pricing (yield computation, duration, credit risk), Corporate Finance (capital structure, real options, equity tax shields), Accounting (tax strategies, earnings management), and Behavioral Finance (prospect theory, cognitive biases, weather/mood effects on markets). Recent publications explore behavioral corporate finance, investor biases, and psychological market dynamics. Stephan Koren Prize for best Ph.D. thesis (2000) Capital Market Award for Research (2009) Multiple teaching awards from WU Wien (2009, 2011, 2014, 2018) He has consulted in Austria and Switzerland on business valuation and commodity price modeling, while maintaining editorial roles (Investment Management and Financial Innovations) and reviewing activities for journals/conferences. His teaching spans fixed income valuation, financial management, and behavioral finance across international programs including CEMS, JOSZEF, and GEWINN magazine's behavioral finance series (2018-present).

Yue ZhouView profile

Lecturer

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Banking
• Regulatory Reforms
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Dr Yue Zhou is a Lecturer in Finance at Southampton Business School , University of Southampton. Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance and banking, examining regulatory reforms, risk-taking behaviors, financial reporting quality, and corporate governance. Current research explores banks' responses to climate change. Active member of the Centre for Empirical Research in Finance and Banking. Recent Publications (2019-2025): Interdisciplinary work on mutual fund performance during the pandemic, bank deregulation impacts, Dodd-Frank act compliance, and systemic risk analysis across 20 countries. Key themes: Regulatory Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Stability Scientific Awards: Adam Smith Business School Prize for PhD Excellence (2022) Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme (2019) College of Social Sciences PhD Scholarship (2017) Teaching: Module Leader for Financial Risk Management (MANG 6020), Seminar Leader for Business Research (MANG 2064). Academic Background: PhD and MSc from University of Glasgow, prior experience at Intel Corporation.

Paulo RegisView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Development
• Innovation
• Infrastructure Economics
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Paulo Regis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Banking and Finance at the University of Southampton's Southampton Business School. He is recognized as a Fellow by Advance HE (FHEA) since 2015 and serves as the Director of Studies for the MSc International Banking and Financial Studies program. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position at Xi'an-Jiaotong Liverpool University (XJTLU) from 2008 after earning his PhD from the University of Nottingham. Research interests: Financial Development, Innovation, Infrastructure Economics, Chinese Economy, Systemic Risk, and Economic Integration. His research focuses on macroprudential policy, credit access for SMEs, and regional development in China through infrastructure investment. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Financial Intermediation and Industrial and Corporate Change. Paulo is actively involved in supervising PhD students and welcomes applications in his research areas. Recent publications explore topics such as remittances and inequality, industrial robotics and environmental impact, and the dynamics of sovereign debt in China. His work bridges theoretical and applied economics, with a strong emphasis on policy implications. Scientific Awards: Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), UK (2015–present). Paulo teaches Quantitative Finance and Quantitative Methods for PhD students. He contributes to curriculum design and research development, particularly in Economics programs.

Shuonan ZhangView profile

Lecturer

• Macroeconomics
• Macro-aspect of Finance
• Productivity and Technology Innovation
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Dr Shuonan Zhang is a Lecturer in Banking and Finance at the Business School of The University of Southampton, where he contributes to both teaching and research activities. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester followed by a research fellowship at the University of Portsmouth before joining Southampton's faculty. Dr Zhang's research expertise spans multiple interconnected domains within macroeconomics and finance: Macroeconomic implications of financial development including traditional finance and shadow banking Technology innovation and intangible assets in economic growth Central Bank Digital Currency systems and monetary policy frameworks Chinese economy dynamics and emerging markets development DSGE modeling and Bayesian estimation methodologies His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on the interactions between business cycles and long-run growth through various economic channels. Zhang's research bridges theoretical economic modeling with practical policy implications, particularly regarding financial system evolution in emerging economies. His methodological approach combines advanced quantitative techniques with deep economic analysis to address contemporary financial challenges. Dr Zhang has received recognition for his scholarly contributions including Outstanding Review Services and Top-cited Author awards from Economic Inquiry in 2023. Outstanding Review Services for Economic Inquiry (2023) Top-cited Author in Economic Inquiry (2023) As an educator, Dr Zhang supervises PhD students and teaches advanced quantitative courses including Advanced Time Series Modelling and Financial Econometrics. His teaching portfolio previously included Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Statistics, and Advanced Economics, reflecting his strong quantitative foundation. He holds Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), demonstrating his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Dr Zhang is an active member of the Centre for Empirical Research in Finance and Banking, where he collaborates with colleagues on research projects examining financial systems, macroeconomic dynamics, and technological innovation in the financial sector.

Ladas AnestisView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Reporting
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Textual Analysis of Financial Statements
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Anestis Ladas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Business Administration, University of Macedonia. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the same university, an MSc in International Securities Investment and Banking from the University of Reading (UK), and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Specializes in textual analysis of financial statements and network analysis for risk measurement Active in blockchain applications for accounting and auditing Publishes in journals like International Journal of Accounting and Journal of Financial Stability His research explores: Information content of financial reports Impact of accounting variables on financial risk Accounting conservatism and value relevance Cryptoasset accounting frameworks Big data analytics in accounting Recent publications analyze: Textual characteristics of 10-K filings (2021) Capital flow regulation and liquidity (2020) Aggregate accounting data for credit risk prediction (2019) Financial contagion prevention mechanisms (2019) He supervises PhD research on textual analysis of accounting comparability and serves as ad-hoc reviewer for journals including British Accounting Review and Multinational Finance Journal .

• Macroeconomics
• Behavioural Economic Theories
• Corporate Governance
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Matthew Li is a Senior Lecturer in Business Economics & Finance at the School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway, University of London. He holds a PhD from Trinity College, University of Dublin, and has been teaching postgraduate courses since 2012. Senior Postgraduate Course Director MSc Accounting & Financial Management Course Director Accounting, Finance and Economics Undergraduate Programme Director Junior Year Abroad Programme Coordinator Member, College Race Equality Team Research Focus : His research spans three pillars - Macroeconomics & Behavioural Economic Theories, Financial Market Volatility & Credit Instruments, and Sustainability Policy & Energy Markets. Recent work examines carbon-energy portfolios, tourism demand dynamics, and economic uncertainty impacts on emission pricing. Recent Publications : 2025 analysis of carbon-energy portfolio optimization, 2023 studies on pop culture-tourism linkages and emission volatility forecasting, and 2022 research on sovereign CDS risk and pandemic-induced commodity shocks. College Team Teaching Commendation (2023) Academic Service : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and reviewer for top journals including Journal of Corporate Finance and Applied Financial Economics.

• Agricultural Economics
• Business and Management
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Stefan Bäckman is a University Lecturer at the Department of Economics and Management , Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry , University of Helsinki . His work focuses on agricultural economics, sustainable farming systems, and technical efficiency in developing economies. Academic Affiliation: University of Helsinki (1997–present) External Position: Researcher at Pellervo Economic Research (2009–2012) Research interests include agricultural cooperatives , income diversification in rural households, sustainable intensification , and technical efficiency analysis . He has led projects like LEAP-Agri (2018–2022) on leguminous crop integration and Co-operative Development in Tanzania (2013–2014). Recent publications highlight trends in agricultural mechanization (2024), nutrient management (2022), and gendered efficiency gaps (2018). His work spans empirical studies in Ghana , Bangladesh , and Tanzania , with methodological emphasis on econometric modeling and policy analysis. Supervision includes doctoral candidates Madelene Lindqvist (2023–present), Jonas Lindberg (2021–present), and Marcus Borgsström (2019–present), alongside Master’s thesis guidance since 2012. Collaborations extend to institutions like Valio Ltd and projects under EU frameworks (BERAS, SARD-Climate).

• Business Administration
• International Business
• Marketing
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Jalal Ahamed is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at the School of Business, University of Skövde, Sweden. His work spans research, education, and international collaboration, with a focus on emerging markets and cross-cultural business dynamics. Research Themes : Financial anxiety, organizational resilience, digital transformation, consumer behavior in developing nations, and trust-commitment-export performance frameworks. Publications : Over 15 articles from 2013–2025 in journals like International Journal of Bank Marketing , Management International Review , and Journal of Family and Economic Issues , often using methodological approaches like fsQCA, QCA, and systematic reviews. Collaborations : Active partnerships with researchers in Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, Poland, and Latin America, emphasizing SME resilience and global trade ethics. Labs : Affiliated with the "Enterprises for the Future" research environment at the University of Skövde.

Bernard HerskovicView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Economics
• Economic Theory
• Macroeconomics
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Bernard Herskovic is an Associate Professor of Finance at UCLA Anderson School of Management and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research focuses on financial economics, economic theory, and macroeconomics with a particular emphasis on network theory applications to asset pricing and financial systems. Education : Ph.D. in Economics (2015, New York University), M.A. in Economics (2010, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro), B.A. in Economics (2008, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais) His groundbreaking work demonstrates how input-output network changes represent systematic risk factors in asset pricing. He also explores information leakage from short sellers and intermediary capacity limitations in financial markets. Key research themes include: Network effects in production systems Idiosyncratic volatility dynamics Dealer intermediation mechanisms Risk-bearing capacity in financial sectors Scientific Awards : Cubist Systematic Strategies Ph.D. Candidate Award (2015) C.V. Starr Center Fellowship (2012) McCracken Ph.D. Fellowship (2010–2015) PUC-Rio MA Dissertation Honorable Mention (2009) Herskovic teaches Investment Management courses in Anderson's MBA programs, emphasizing mathematical precision balanced with intuitive explanations. He has developed and taught international trade and finance courses since his Ph.D. training at NYU.

Albert Yoon-Kyu HanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Head and Neck Cancer
• Tumor Microenvironment
• Molecular Oncology
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Dr. Albert Yoon-Kyu Han is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. He is a fellowship-trained head and neck surgical oncologist and board-certified otolaryngologist at Keck Medicine of USC, where he provides expert care for benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Han completed his MD-PhD through the UCLA-Caltech Medical Scientist Training Program. His educational background includes undergraduate studies in computer science at UC Berkeley, reflecting his early recognition of technology's critical role across future domains. Dr. Han's research focuses on the molecular mechanisms driving head and neck cancer formation and recurrence, with particular emphasis on the tumor microenvironment. His work explores how fibroblasts and other non-cancerous cells interact with tumors to support cancer growth and treatment resistance. He investigates the "ecosystem" in which cancer cells live, studying how to reprogram fibroblasts to deprive tumors of their supportive environment. His research also examines the role of viruses (particularly HPV) and bacteria in cancer progression, as well as biomarkers for early, noninvasive cancer detection. Analysis of Dr. Han's recent publications reveals a strong focus on head and neck oncology with particular attention to surgical outcomes, tumor biology, and translational applications. His work spans basic science investigations of tumor microenvironment mechanisms, clinical studies of surgical techniques and outcomes, epidemiological analyses of cancer patterns, and innovative approaches to cancer detection and treatment. A notable trend is his growing interest in the interplay between microbiome, viruses, and cancer development. Mentored Career Development in Clinical and Translational Science Scholar through the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) Dr. Han is deeply committed to mentorship, designing research projects that align with trainees' interests and timelines to facilitate lead-author publications. He provides immediate access to equipment, reagents, and patient-derived samples to minimize logistical barriers for medical students and residents spending limited time in his lab. His mentorship philosophy emphasizes equipping trainees with both scientific judgment and practical skills, guiding them through the entire research process from hypothesis development to publication. Dr. Han credits the mentorship of Dr. Yang Chai (Interim Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry) and Dr. Uttam K. Sinha (Division Chief of Head and Neck Surgery) as pivotal to his development as a physician-scientist. Dr. Han leads the Han Lab at USC, where his research team investigates molecular mechanisms of head and neck cancers. He collaborates with leaders in cancer biology, population science, and translational medicine within the USC research ecosystem. His lab focuses on innovative approaches to cancer therapy that target the tumor microenvironment rather than cancer cells directly, representing a paradigm shift in cancer treatment strategy.

Hassan F. GholipourView profile

Associate Professor

• Real Estate Economics
• Tourism Economics
• Urban Economics
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Hassan F. Gholipour is an Associate Professor of Property at Western Sydney University since 2020, previously holding Lecturer and Senior Lecturer roles at Swinburne University of Technology (2014–2020). His research bridges real estate economics , tourism economics , and urban studies , with a regional focus on the Middle East . Research interests include: Real estate price dynamics and investment strategies Economic impacts of tourism and urban development Corruption and luxury goods markets Housing affordability and inequality Agricultural land economics Recent article trends highlight interdisciplinary work connecting property markets to global inequality , healthcare policy , and refugee entrepreneurship , often employing econometric models and cross-national data . Scientific awards : School of Business Staff Recognition Award (2022) Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award (2016) Ibn Khaldun Prize (2016) Top 5 Young Iranian Economic Researcher (2018) Collaborations span institutions like the University of Marburg , Thrive Refugee Enterprise Ltd , and James Martin Institute for Public Policy . He actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable housing and economic growth .