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Mark D. WalkerView profile

Professor

North Carolina State UniversityUnited States

Mark D. Walker is a Professor of Finance and Department Head of Finance at the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University. His research focuses on corporate finance, governance, and restructuring, with a particular emphasis on financial policies, mergers & acquisitions, and cross-border investment. He teaches international finance at both undergraduate and MBA levels. Education: PhD in Finance (2001) and MBA (1995) from Purdue University, B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin (1991). Research Interests: Corporate finance mechanisms, including equity offerings, payout policies, and firm viability; governance structures, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the impact of geopolitical initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative on global investment. His work also explores historical corporate cases, such as early 20th-century transit industry takeovers, and the role of institutional investors in corporate strategy. Publications Highlight Trends: Recent studies analyze pandemic effects on M&A, direct flights' influence on cross-border deals, and the viability of firms issuing private investments in public equities (PIPEs). Earlier work includes exploration of board composition, SEO credibility cycles, and CEO evaluation metrics. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the texts. Active in teaching innovation, including inquiry-based science pedagogy. His research spans interdisciplinary areas, from corporate finance to historical business cases and parasitology studies (e.g., ectoparasite behavior), though the latter may represent collaborative work outside his primary field.

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Gitte SøgaardView profile

Associate Professor

Aalborg UniversityDenmark

Gitte Søgaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University. She specializes in Danish and European corporate and group law, with a focus on governance structures, cross-border legal issues, whistleblower regulations, and foreign direct investment (FDI) frameworks. Her research bridges corporate law with practical legal challenges faced by businesses in transnational contexts. Education: She holds a Ph.D. and LL.M. (specific institutions not detailed in text). Teaching Profile: Gitte Søgaard teaches corporate law at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She currently leads courses such as 'Corporate Law,' 'Business Acquisition,' 'Advanced Corporate Law,' and 'Masterclass: Legal Communication and Publishing.' She supervises thesis projects across law, business law, and auditing programs. Research Interests: Her work explores corporate governance, cross-border business operations under EU law, and legal frameworks governing multinational corporations. Key themes include corporate restructuring, shareholder rights, and compliance with EU directives on FDI screenings and whistleblower protections. Recent projects address governance in European companies and legal conflicts between group interests and individual corporate autonomy. Administrative Roles: She served as chair of the auditing program board (2019–2020) and deputy chair (2017–2018). She has chaired PhD examination committees and participated in merit committees. Currently, she is a member of the European Law Institute and a peer reviewer for Nordisk Tidsskrift for Selskabsret and European Company Case Law . Recent Activities: Engaged in editorial work for legal journals and participated in the 16th ECFR Symposium on European Company and Financial Law.

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Anni TuppuraView profile

Associate Professor

Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUTFinland

Anni Tuppura is an Associate Professor in Business Studies at LUT Business School, LUT University, located in Lappeenranta, Finland. Her academic work bridges strategic management with sustainability, focusing on industries with significant environmental footprints. Her research interests center on strategy and management , particularly in the context of business sustainability , circular economy , and biodiversity . She has a strong focus on forest-based businesses , especially the pulp and paper industry , analyzing how environmental regulations, corporate responsibility, and innovation shape competitiveness and long-term viability. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent and impactful contribution to scholarly discourse. Her recent articles explore strategic renewal , dominant logic in organizations , and the transition to a bioeconomy . The research spans disciplines including business strategy, environmental policy, and industrial economics, often employing empirical and comparative analyses. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in forest and energy sectors Environmental regulation and industrial competitiveness Green supply chain management Global trends in recycling and bio-based industries Strategic management in resource-intensive industries Anni Tuppura has received recognition through publications in high-impact journals such as European Management Journal , Journal of Cleaner Production , and Forest Policy and Economics . Her ORCID profile confirms a robust and current research trajectory. She advises on strategic sustainability and has contributed to understanding how firms can align financial goals with environmental and social responsibilities. Her work often involves international collaboration and comparative studies across countries like Finland, Sweden, and the United States. Her research is closely tied to real-world industrial challenges, particularly in the Nordic and European contexts, where sustainability and industrial transformation are key policy and business priorities.

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Magnus HåkenstadView profile

Researcher

University of OsloNorway

Magnus Håkenstad is a Researcher at the Norwegian Defence University College's Department of Defense Studies. He holds a master's degree in history from the University of Oslo and is currently pursuing a doctorate there focusing on the Armed Forces' assistance to the police. His work spans defense history, policy restructuring, and civil-military relations. Key projects include 'Restructuring in the Armed Forces and the Police' (2020–2025) and prior studies on defense modernization. He has received the FHS Teaching Award (2019) for his contributions to education in emergency preparedness and crisis management. His research emphasizes Norway's defense modernization challenges, NATO compliance, and the interplay between police and military roles. Publications focus on contemporary security issues, including Ukraine's conflict dynamics and Norway's defense procurement strategies.

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Torsti HyyryläinenView profile

Research Professor

University of HelsinkiFinland

Torsti Hyyryläinen is a Research Professor at the Ruralia Institute and affiliated with Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria). His work focuses on rural development, sustainability transitions, and digital innovations in peripheral regions. He has extensive collaboration with municipalities in South Savo and Japan, emphasizing participatory approaches and transnational learning. His research spans Sustainability transitions in shrinking regions Role of cultural and digital innovations in rural resilience Policy frameworks for rural-urban linkages Rural finance mechanisms like Japan's Furusato Nozei system Publications highlight themes like: Opportunity spaces in regional development Critical analysis of project-based governance Arts festivals as community resources Second-home tourism data analytics Received the Tieteenkesyttäjä 2010 award for science communication. Active in 73+ projects including the EU-funded MINDSET initiative, focusing on digital and green transitions in northern regions. Supervised 4 doctoral theses and participated in over 170 academic activities including editorial roles and international conferences. Advocates for place-based policies and evidence-based decision-making, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, municipalities, and businesses.

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Ewa KarwowskiView profile

Senior Lecturer

King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr Ewa Karwowski is a Senior Lecturer in Development Economics at King's College London, based in the Department of International Development within the School of Global Affairs. She holds a PhD in Economics from SOAS, University of London, and has extensive experience in both academia and policy, including a role as a Macroeconomist at the South African National Treasury (2008–2011) and as an ODI Fellow (2008–2010). Since 2018, she has been a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg. Her research focuses on finance and development, financialization, and comparative political economy. Key areas include the impact of financialization on firms, governance, and democracy in emerging economies, with a special emphasis on South Africa. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches from post-Keynesian economics, financial geography, and critical accounting. Dr Karwowski is deeply engaged in policy-relevant research and has consulted for organizations like the ILO and OECD. She serves on the board of the Post-Keynesian Economics Society and co-founded Reteaching Economics. Her teaching includes quantitative methods and PhD supervision in finance and development, financialization, comparative macro analysis, and South African development. Her research outputs explore themes such as variegated financialization in emerging markets, the finance-mining nexus in South Africa, and the macroeconomic effects of global financial systems. She is a member of the Global Production, Finance and Labour research group and the Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective at King’s.

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Tena KonjevićView profile

Assistant Professor

University of OsijekCroatia

Tena Konjević is a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, and a junior scientific researcher at the Central European Academy in Budapest. She is also the Croatian National Expert for the European Trade Union Institute in Brussels, contributing to the 'Right to Strike' project. She is currently pursuing her PhD in the Central European Comparative Law Program at Deák Ferenc Doctoral School of Law under the supervision of Professor Mario Vinković. Her academic journey includes an international LLM in European Public Law from the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), where her thesis earned the Luis Ortega Prize, and she is currently completing a second LLM in Human Rights and Rule of Law at the University of Miskolc under Professor Nóra Jakab. She holds a Master of Laws from the Faculty of Law in Osijek, graduating as the top student of her generation with a GPA of 4.98. Tena Konjević's research focuses on labour and social security law, human rights, EU law, and comparative legal studies, with a strong emphasis on the rights of posted and migrant workers in the EU, freedom of movement, and the impact of human rights due diligence. Her scholarly work spans topics such as EU enlargement, insolvency law reforms, gender and labour rights under socialism, and judicial independence in Croatia. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, contributing to the understanding of legal challenges in Central and Eastern Europe. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the intersection of EU law, labour rights, and human rights protection, particularly for vulnerable groups. She frequently presents at international conferences in Strasbourg, Venice, Geneva, and beyond, and contributes to academic discourse through her roles on the editorial boards of 'CEA Law Review' and 'Yearbook of Contemporary Legal Challenges'. Among her notable recognitions are the Luis Ortega Prize, multiple scholarships from the Zlatko Crnić Foundation (including as the best law student in Croatia), the Rector’s Award, four Dean’s Awards, and funding from the International Society for Labour and Social Security Law and CNRS–University of Strasbourg. Tena has practical legal experience from internships at Wolf Theiss Croatia and Crowe Croatia, the Municipal Court in Slavonski Brod, and Moot Court Croatia, where her team placed second. She is a certified court interpreter for English. She is actively involved in academic service, having chaired the Organising Committee of the European Labour Law Young Scholars’ Conference 2024. She teaches seminars in 'Basics of Labour and Social Law' and 'Labour and Social Law' at the undergraduate and integrated law programs. Her research is supported by ongoing academic training and international collaborations, positioning her as a rising scholar in European and comparative labour law.

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Başak Tanyeri-GünsürView profile

Associate Professor

Bilkent UniversityTurkey

Başak Tanyeri-Günsür is an Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Business Administration of Bilkent University. She holds a BA from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi and MS/PhD degrees from Boston College. Her research focuses on M&A activity, financial crises, banking regulation, and mutual fund behavior. She previously worked at Southern Illinois University and served as a Fulbright Scholar at MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy. She teaches corporate finance, valuation, and financial institutions courses. She serves on the editorial board of the Global Finance Journal and has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and Journal of Corporate Finance. Her work addresses investor behavior during crises, regulatory impacts on financial markets, and strategic M&A dynamics. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Master of Science, Boston College Doctor of Philosophy, Boston College Research Interests: Her studies explore firm and investor decision-making during financial turmoil, regulatory effects on financial institutions, and cross-border M&A trends. She employs empirical methods to analyze how policy changes and crises influence market behavior, particularly in emerging economies. Professional Contributions: She has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with notable works on liquidity shocks in money market funds, post-merger inventory performance, and regulatory competition in banking. Her recent studies examine shareholder rights in family firms and pandemic-era M&A activity. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her research indicates sustained engagement with critical financial sector issues. She has advised students across multiple institutions and collaborates internationally on regulatory policy analysis.

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Tolga DemirView profile

Assistant Professor

Bilkent UniversityTurkey

Tolga Demir is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Bilkent University (since 2020), affiliated with the Faculty of Business Administration. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Researcher at the Stockholm School of Economics and the Swedish House of Finance. Holding a Ph.D. in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, he previously taught at Sabanci University (2018–2020). His research focuses on corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, private equity, innovation, corporate social responsibility, and mergers & acquisitions. Education: Ph.D. in Finance from Stockholm School of Economics. Prior roles include Assistant Professorships at Sabanci University and visiting research positions in Sweden. Teaching expertise spans corporate finance, valuation, entrepreneurship & venture capital, and private equity. His research explores the intersection of corporate strategy and financial mechanisms, with recent work examining crowdfunding behavior, privatization effects on innovation, and cross-border acquisition dynamics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. No advising records or grant details are provided in the text. He collaborates with institutions like the Swedish House of Finance and maintains academic partnerships through Bilkent's business school networks.

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Tony CiochettiView profile

Professor

University of Texas at San AntonioUnited States

Dr. Tony Ciochetti holds the Elmo James Burke Jr. Chair in Real Estate Finance and Development and serves as Executive Director of the Embrey Real Estate Finance and Development Program at UTSA's Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Previously, he chaired MIT's Center for Real Estate as the Thomas G. Eastman Chair and directed UNC-Chapel Hill's Center for Real Estate Development. His academic credentials include: B.A. in Finance, University of Oregon M.S. in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Ciochetti's research pioneers commercial mortgage risk analysis, pension fund real estate allocation strategies, and ESG integration in built environments. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical real estate applications, examining international market dynamics, sustainable investment frameworks, and credit risk modeling across diverse economic contexts. His publication trajectory (2000-2015) reveals evolving expertise from foundational commercial mortgage studies to contemporary sustainable real estate research. Early work focused on default risk modeling and pension fund allocation, while later research addressed carbon markets and energy efficiency, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor through proportional hazards models and international market analysis. Recognition includes: Academic Fellow of the Real Estate Research Institute As program director and frequent executive educator, Dr. Ciochetti shapes industry practice through board positions at commercial real estate firms and consulting engagements with investment banks and rating agencies. His curriculum development spans MIT, Cambridge University, and Penn, emphasizing real-world application in asset management and securitization. Global impact characterizes his career through founding Cambridge University's real estate program, six years as Senior Visiting Professor there, and teaching engagements across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He remains active in journal editorial boards and industry associations including the Real Estate Research Institute's Advisory Board.

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Palani-Rajan KadapakkamView profile

Professor

University of Texas at San AntonioUnited States

Palani-Rajan Kadapakkam is the inaugural Frost Finance Endowed Chair and Professor of Finance at the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, University of Texas at San Antonio. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a PGDBA (MBA equivalent) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. His research focuses on corporate finance, market efficiency, and financial policies, with notable work on merger synergies, stock repurchases, and capital structure dynamics. He has held visiting roles at the University of Michigan and previously taught at American University and the University of Houston. Professor Kadapakkam's research has been published in leading journals including the Journal of Finance , Review of Financial Studies , and Journal of Banking and Finance . His work has been recognized with awards such as the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award (2001) and the Col. Jean Piccione Research Award (2008). He also serves on the Board of Advisers for the Financial Management Association’s Survey and Synthesis series. In teaching, he instructs graduate-level Corporate Valuation and undergraduate Intermediate Corporate Finance courses, earning multiple teaching accolades including the E. Lou Curry Teaching Excellence Award (2010). His research interests span firm financial policies, market anomalies, and supply chain finance linkages, with investigations into topics like stock price behavior, government intervention effects, and venture capital partnership dynamics. His academic contributions reflect a blend of theoretical rigor and practical insights, addressing critical questions in corporate finance and market efficiency while maintaining strong ties to policy and industry practices.

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Johannes UngererView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Dr. Johannes Ungerer is the Erich Brost Senior Departmental Research Lecturer in German Law at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Law, Institute of European and Comparative Law. He holds additional positions as Associate Research Fellow at St Hilda's College and Global Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame in England. His academic qualifications include a PhD summa cum laude from the University of Bonn, an LL.M.oec. in business and economic law, and completion of the German State Examinations qualifying him for the judiciary and bar. His research explores private law through comparative, international, and interdisciplinary perspectives, bridging Common Law and Civil Law traditions. Primary research domains include: Comparative analysis of contract law doctrines Behavioral economics applications in private international law European Union regulatory frameworks Damages quantification methodologies Cross-border dispute resolution mechanisms Brexit's impact on private international law Analytical assessment of his publications reveals extensive scholarship in comparative private law, with recurring themes of contractual interpretation, cross-border jurisdiction, and legislative harmonization between Anglo-German legal systems. His work frequently employs innovative methodologies like bidirectional comparative analysis to reveal functional parallels between legal traditions. Notable recognitions include: PhD awarded summa cum laude Scholarship from the Studienstiftung foundation Dr. Ungerer directs the Oxford Comparative Moot in German Law and has organized international conferences on private international law. He serves on faculty committees, acts as Personal Tutor and Academic Advisor, and supervises graduate research. His professional engagements include court expert testimony on foreign law and industry consultancy.

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Sebastian AlvarezView profile

Research Fellow

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Dr. Sebastian Alvarez is a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Zurich's Research Center for Social and Economic History and an Associate Member of Oxford University's History Faculty. His research focuses on 20th-century financial dynamics, particularly sovereign debt, international banking, and the causes of the Latin American debt crisis of the 1980s. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with notable contributions to understanding Mexico's banking sector and Brazil's financial strategies. Education: PhD in Economic and Social History, University of Geneva MA in Economics, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Bachelor in Economics, National University of Córdoba, Argentina His work bridges economic history and political economy, examining how peripheral economies navigated global financial systems. Recent publications analyze Argentina's military regime's nationalization policies, Banco do Brasil's evasion of IMF constraints, and interwar banking crises in Argentina. His 2019 book Mexican Banks and Foreign Finance: From Internationalization to Financial Crisis, 1973-82 (Palgrave Macmillan) details how foreign capital flows destabilized Mexico's financial system. Articles frequently explore regulatory failures, cross-border banking networks, and debt crisis diplomacy. Awards: Prix de la Relève 2016 (Swiss Academy of Humanities) SNSF, EU Commission, and French Government fellowships Alvarez has held visiting positions at Fundação Getulio Vargas (São Paulo) and NYU. His current projects investigate the role of Euromarkets in early bank globalization and the structural roots of Latin America's 'lost decade.'

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Roberto RagozzinoView profile

Professor

NOVA University LisbonPortugal

Roberto Ragozzino is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) , part of Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Policy and Strategy from Ohio State University. His research focuses on corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, and international management, employing frameworks like information economics and transaction cost theory. He has published in top journals such as the Academy of Management Review and Strategic Management Journal , and serves on editorial boards including the Strategic Management Journal . Education: Ph.D. in Business Policy and Strategy, Fisher School of Business, Ohio State University (2004) Master's in Business Policy and Strategy, Fisher School of Business, Ohio State University (2002) Master's in Finance, Robinson School of Business, Georgia State University (1998) Bachelor's in Finance, Robinson School of Business, Georgia State University (1997) Research Interests: Competitiveness in corporate strategy, M&A dynamics, strategic alliances, venture capital, IPOs, and the impact of geographic and institutional factors on business decisions. Teaching & Executive Education: Teaches strategy, entrepreneurship, and international business at all academic levels. Engages in executive education programs globally and consults with multinational firms and startups. Awards & Affiliations: Member of the Academy of Management and Strategic Management Society. No specific awards listed but holds editorial roles and academic leadership positions.

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Katharina ReuterView profile

Professor

Alanus University of Arts and SocietyGermany

Prof. Dr. Katharina Reuter is an Honorary Professor of Strategic Sustainability and Corporate Political Responsibility at the Department of Economics, Alanus University of Arts and Society. She concurrently serves as Managing Director of the Federal Association for Sustainable Business (BNW) since 2014, Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees at the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), and Managing Director of Substainable Economy gGmbH. Her roles span academia, non-profit leadership, and strategic advisory work. Leadership Roles: BNW Managing Director, DBU Deputy Chair, Substainable Economy GmbH Managing Director Advisory Roles: Member of the jury for the German Environmental Award, Supervisory Board of Regionalwert AG Berlin-Brandenburg Co-Foundings: Entrepreneurs For Future, European Sustainable Business Federation Her research focuses on corporate political responsibility, sustainable finance, true cost accounting, and policy levers for environmental protection. Notable works include analyses of EU sustainability policies, TTIP risks to SMEs, and the energy transition’s social dimensions. Publications emphasize practical solutions like CSRD compliance frameworks, circular economy strategies, and sufficiency-oriented economic models. She frequently lectures on sustainability in insurance, board governance, and sustainable development goals. Her career includes roles as Managing Director of the Climate Alliance Germany (2010–2013) and leadership in organic farming initiatives (2005–2010). Teaching spans Humboldt University Berlin, Czech University of Agriculture, and institutions across Germany. Key themes in her work: aligning corporate strategies with climate goals, market mechanisms for true pricing, and fostering a purpose-driven economy.

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