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• Finance
• Banking
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Stefan Arping is a Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Economics and Business, with additional affiliation at the Tinbergen Institute. His research spans banking regulation, corporate finance, financial contracting, and competition policy. He has published extensively on topics including credit risk transfer mechanisms, public support for entrepreneurs, bank competition effects, and corporate governance impacts of regulation. Dr. Arping's work demonstrates consistent focus on the intersection of financial intermediation and market structure, with recent publications examining deposit competition effects on loan markets and capital regulation impacts. His research employs both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis across diverse financial contexts. He maintains collaborative relationships with scholars across Europe and has contributed to understanding financial stability mechanisms through capital requirements and competition policies. Office: Plantage Muidergracht 12, Room M3.27, Amsterdam.

Henry XuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Supply Chain Management
• E-commerce
• Green Manufacturing
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Dr. Henry Xu is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on supply chain management, e-commerce operations, and sustainable business practices. He has extensive publication records in high-impact journals and book chapters. His research interests include: Blockchain applications in supply chains Green manufacturing strategies Digital product pricing models Omnichannel logistics optimization Corporate social responsibility in supply networks Key publication trends demonstrate expertise in: Game-theoretic supply chain models Technology-driven logistics solutions Sustainability-oriented operations Demand uncertainty management Smart manufacturing systems

Len CooteView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Choices
• Quantitative Marketing
• Business Analytics
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Len Coote is an Associate Professor and Discipline Convenor (Marketing) at the UQ Business School, part of The University of Queensland. He specializes in economic choices and decision-making models, integrating methodologies from McFadden and Joreskog. His teaching emphasizes quantitative marketing and data literacy in the context of AI and big data. Coote has held leadership roles including Acting Dean (2016-2017), Deputy Dean, and Head of Marketing at UQ Business School. He is Vice-Chair of ACSPRI, focusing on improving social science research quality and evidence-based policy. His research spans consumer behavior, brand management, and structural equation modeling, with over 60 publications in journals like Journal of Business Research and Medical Care Research and Review . Education details are not explicitly listed in the text, but his career trajectory indicates advanced academic credentials. His research interests bridge marketing, economics, and behavioral science, with recent work on brand wastefulness, health goal-setting, and privacy in digital contexts. He has contributed to innovative programs like the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) and community initiatives through ACSPRI. Coote’s service contributions include leadership in higher education and policy advocacy. His work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to solving business and societal challenges through data-driven methods.

Helena PintoView profile

Associate Professor

• Executive Compensation
• Corporate Governance
• Adaptive Learning Tools in Education
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Dr. Helena Pinto is a Reader in Finance at the University of York, affiliated with the School for Business and Society and the Accounting and Finance department. She joined the university in 2019 and previously held academic roles at the University of Manchester, Strathclyde, and Bradford, where she also served as Programme Leader and Director of Undergraduate Studies. A Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy, she specializes in executive compensation, corporate governance, and adaptive learning tools in education. Her research spans corporate finance, international finance, and stochastic modeling applications in energy systems. Notable publications include studies on executive incentives, foreign exchange hedging, and wind energy valuation. Dr. Pinto teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Finance Fundamentals, Capital Markets, and Financial Markets and Investment. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as applying partial differential equations to stochastic storage systems. Awards include recognition for her contributions to higher education through innovative teaching and curriculum design.

Jun XiaView profile

Professor

• Organization Theory
• Corporate Strategy
• Social Networks
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Jun Xia is a Professor in Organizations, Strategy and International Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research integrates organization theory , corporate strategy , and international business to examine dynamics in mergers and acquisitions, social networks, and institutional environments. Education: PhD in Business Administration, Texas Tech University (2006) MBA, Xavier University MS in Management, Zhongnan University BS in Engineering, East China Shipbuilding Institute His work focuses on resource dependence theory , state-owned enterprise (SOE) strategies , and corporate responses to institutional pressures . Key areas include foreign market expansion, network embeddedness outcomes, and the coevolution of firms with institutional frameworks. Recent publications analyze media sentiment’s impact on takeovers , historical imprints on global market entry , and AI’s role in foreign direct investment (FDI) . These studies emphasize institutional compatibility, strategic asset-seeking, and coopetition dynamics in emerging economies. Professional Affiliation: Academy of Management Academy of International Business Strategic Management Society Advising and Grants: No specific student advising lists or grant details were mentioned in the scraped text. His courses include Organization Theory and Strategic Management .

Srinivasan RaghunathanView profile

Professor

• E-commerce Strategy
• Sharing Economy Platforms
• Supply Chain Management
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Srinivasan Raghunathan is the Mike Brodie Family Distinguished Professor of Information Systems at the Jindal School of Management (JSOM), University of Texas at Dallas. He holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as the PhD Area Coordinator for Information Systems within the university's PhD Programs. His research focuses on strategic aspects of digital platforms, including sharing economy mechanisms, e-commerce strategies, supply chain management, cybersecurity, and healthcare analytics. Notable areas include platform competition dynamics, algorithmic fairness in AI systems, cloud security models, and consumer behavior in membership-based retail programs. Dr. Raghunathan's work addresses critical questions like optimal membership plan design, the impact of AI on creator economies, and cybersecurity investment incentives in cloud environments. His recent publications span 2025-2024, with a strong emphasis on understanding platform governance, competitive strategies, and technology adoption challenges in modern digital ecosystems. He has received the prestigious Mike Brodie Family Distinguished Professorship award, reflecting his scholarly contributions. His research also explores interdisciplinary topics such as blockchain applications in supply chains, healthcare information systems, and the strategic implications of digital transformation across industries.

Kyle HyndmanView profile

Professor

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Operations Management
• Managerial Economics
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Kyle Hyndman is a Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the Jindal School of Management (JSOM). His primary roles include teaching advanced courses such as MECO 6303 (Business Economics), MECO 6345 (Advanced Managerial Economics), and FIN 6330 (Behavioral Finance). His research focuses on experimental economics, particularly in auctions, bargaining, coordination, and belief formation, alongside behavioral operations management. He has been recognized with the Best Reviewer Award from Production and Operations Management in 2012. Hyndman holds a BA from the University of Alberta (2000), an MA (2004), and a PhD (2006) in Economics from New York University. His research explores topics such as supply chain dynamics, trust in lending, competitive environments, and fairness in ultimatum bargaining. He has contributed extensively to journals in operations management, experimental economics, and behavioral decision-making. His recent work includes studies on late payments in procurement, execution failures in retail supply chains, and the behavioral implications of product proliferation. Hyndman is an active member of professional organizations such as the Econometric Society, Economic Science Association, and INFORMS. His research often bridges theoretical models with empirical experiments, emphasizing practical applications in managerial and operational contexts.

Metin CakanyildirimView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Operations Research
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Metin Cakanyildirim is a Professor of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University (2000), an M.S. in Management Science from the University of Waterloo (1995), and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University (1993). His expertise spans supply chain operations, inventory management, transshipments, and forecasting, with industry applications in semiconductor manufacturing, cargo airlines, and global supply chains. Research interests include strategic inventory management, dynamic information delays, cargo overbooking models, and partial inventory observability. He has collaborated with firms like Lennox, Sabre, Motorola, and semiconductor companies on operational challenges. His work has been recognized with the Wickham Skinner Early Career Award (2005) and NSF grants totaling over $300,000. Dr. Cakanyildirim has advised numerous Ph.D. theses and serves on academic committees internationally. His recent projects address risk analysis in supply chains and decision-making under uncertainty.

Alejandro ZentnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied Microeconomics
• Digitization
• Intellectual Property
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Dr. Alejandro Zentner is an Associate Professor at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, The University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, digitization, intellectual property, and public economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (2005), alongside M.A. degrees from the University of Chicago (2001) and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (1999), and a B.A. in Economics from Universidad Nacional de La Plata (1997). His research explores how digital technologies impact markets, consumer behavior, and public policy. Notable work includes studies on tax compliance mechanisms, the effects of internet adoption on traditional media, and the long tail phenomenon in retail markets. Recent studies investigate gender biases in property taxation, the effectiveness of tax amnesties, and the societal perceptions of AI in healthcare. His publications span leading journals such as Management Science , Journal of Management Information Systems , and Review of Economics and Statistics . Collaborations include field experiments on tax policy and studies on multichannel retail dynamics. Zentner’s research often bridges theoretical economic analysis with empirical policy evaluation, addressing pressing issues in digital economies and fiscal systems.

• Tourism Research
• Economic Development
• Investment in Tourism
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Vânia Natércia Gonçalves Costa is a Professor at the School of Hospitality and Tourism, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (Barcelos, Portugal), and Head of the Department of Tourism and Marketing since 2020. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Vigo (thesis: Regional Portuguese Airports, Local Economy and Tourism Development), MSc in Industrial Economics and Business from the University of Minho, and a degree in Economics from the same institution. She has completed post-doctoral studies in Tourism and Advanced Training at the University of Aveiro. Her research focuses on Tourism Research, Economic Development, Investment in Tourism, Competitiveness in Hospitality, Human Capital Management, Health and Wellness Tourism, and Transport. She leads the 'Profile and Trends of Human Capital in the Tourism Sector' project and collaborates on projects like TalentTOUR (Talent Management in Tourism) and CEGaS (Circular Economy for Sustainable Gastronomy). She is a full researcher at CiTUR and collaborates with UNIAG and GOVCOPP research units. Recent articles explore themes like green taxation, AI in sustainability, circular economy in gastronomy, and thermal tourism's health impacts. She serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation and actively engages in international conferences and journals. Her work bridges academic research with industry needs, addressing topics such as educational offerings in tourism, workforce competency, and sustainable practices. She has coordinated over a dozen research projects funded by FCT and the European Commission.

Rajan BattaView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Disaster Logistics
• Urban Policing
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Rajan Batta is a SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Recognition within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His roles include overseeing faculty recruitment, diversity initiatives, promotion processes, and awards recognition across the school. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from MIT (1984) and a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi (1980). His research focuses on urban operations research, particularly in emergency response logistics, disaster management, and public safety. He has pioneered work on UAV search optimization, hazardous materials transportation, and police patrolling models. Key achievements include the SUNY Distinguished Professorship (highest academic rank in SUNY), the Dr. David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award, and Fellowships from INFORMS and IIE. He has secured over $13M in research funding and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Socio-Economic Planning Sciences . Dr. Batta’s advising has produced doctoral students now leading academic institutions globally. His grants emphasize disaster preparedness, transportation security, and humanitarian logistics. Current research explores UAV-based reconnaissance, equitable pharmaceutical distribution, and multi-INT fusion for situational awareness.

Michael PazView profile

Assistant Professor

• Managerial Accounting
• Cost Management
• Incentive Compensation
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Michael Paz, Ph.D., CMA, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest (PNW). He teaches courses in financial, managerial, and cost accounting, with a focus on creating supportive learning environments for students. His research spans managerial control systems, cost management strategies, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), alongside a unique stream analyzing casino poker operations and tournaments. Prior to PNW, he held roles at Cornell University’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration and worked in finance at GE Money Bank and various nonprofits. Dr. Paz holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Drexel University, an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island, and a B.A. in Music (vocal performance/history) from Rhode Island College. His credentials include Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Hospitality Industry Analyst (CHIA) certifications. Notable research contributions include studies on poker room promotions’ impact on player traffic, supplier-customer dynamics in cost structures, and links between politician equity holdings and corporate tax strategies. His work bridges academic rigor with practical industry insights, addressing topics like hospitality tax policy, supply chain coordination, and diversity in leadership roles. Though no formal grants or labs are mentioned, his interdisciplinary approach spans accounting, gaming economics, and CSR, reflecting both quantitative analytical skills and creative problem-solving rooted in his musical background.

Kim YongtaeView profile

Professor

• Managerial Opportunism
• Strategic Disclosure
• Capital Markets
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Yongtae Kim is the Robert and Barbara McCullough Professor of Accounting at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. He served as Associate Dean (2022-2024) and Accounting Department Chair (2015-2018). His research focuses on managerial opportunism, strategic disclosure, capital markets, and ESG/CSR. Dr. Kim teaches financial/managerial accounting at graduate and undergraduate levels. Education: Ph.D. in Accounting from State University of New York at Buffalo (2001). Pre-academic career: CPA in Korea and two years at KPMG Korea. Research highlights include examining disclosure strategies, corporate governance, and the intersection of language/time encoding with investment decisions. Over 40 publications in top journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Economics. Editorial roles include Editor of Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and board memberships at prominent journals. Awards: 2018 University Award for Sustained Excellence in Scholarship (highest honor), 2014 Recent Achievement Award. Active in policy discussions on accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

Xiaojing DongView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantitative Marketing
• Econometrics
• Bayesian Statistics
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Xiaojing Dong is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Business Analytics at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. She directs the MS in Marketing program and teaches core courses like 'Principles of Marketing' and electives such as 'Marketing Analytics.' Her research focuses on understanding customer responses to marketing strategies, leveraging quantitative methods like econometrics and Bayesian statistics, with applications in pharmaceutical, high-tech, and retail industries. Dr. Dong holds a PhD from Northwestern University (Alden G. Clayton Award recipient), an MS from MIT, and a BS from Tsinghua University. She serves as a reviewer for Marketing Science and International Journal of Research in Marketing . Her research explores preference heterogeneity, user-generated content motivation, and satisfaction spillovers. Notable work includes analyzing bid-pulsing in search engines and physicians' sample-dispensing decisions. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing empirical rigor and practical insights. Awards: Alden G. Clayton Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Award (2014). Teaching and Grants: Develops data-driven curricula and collaborates on projects involving marketing analytics and consumer behavior modeling. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the AIMES Program and interdisciplinary research in marketing science.

• Pricing and Revenue Management
• Data Analytics
• Forecasting Applications
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Thunyarat (Bam) Amornpetchkul is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics (ISA) at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor in Operations Management at NIDA Business School in Bangkok, Thailand, and was a Visiting Professor at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. Her expertise spans Pricing and Revenue Management, Data Analytics, and Supply Chain Management. Prof. Amornpetchkul holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Operations and Management Science) from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business (2014), and dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: a B.S. in Economics (Wharton School) and a B.A.S. in Computer Science (School of Engineering and Applied Science), both Summa Cum Laude (2008). Her research focuses on strategic decision-making, startup ecosystems, and innovation, with publications in journals like Production and Operations Management and Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies . She has led over $1.2M in consulting projects addressing cluster competitiveness, logistics systems, and blockchain technology. Prof. Amornpetchkul teaches across undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs, emphasizing practical applications of analytics and operations management. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world challenges in industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology.