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Sungtak Hong is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Bocconi University since 2016, with prior industry experience at Unilever and Nielsen (KR) and research fellowship at International Growth Centre (UK). He integrates real-world data analysis into marketing decision-making pedagogy. Education: PhD in Marketing, London Business School MSc in Economics, London School of Economics BA in Economics, Sogang University His research lies in quantitative marketing with a strong focus on empirical analysis of inter-related decisions by manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Applying economic and econometric theories, his work examines product assortment effects across categories, commodity taxation impacts on variety, and fast-food quality competition using online review data. Early research investigated how grocers' multi-category assortment strategies influence consumer purchases. Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate methodological consistency in empirical modeling across diverse contexts including higher education choices, retail taxation, and service competition. These works leverage multi-category datasets and econometric techniques to address core marketing problems in top-tier journals and conferences. Scientific Awards: Excellence in Research Award - Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, 2017 2nd Place, EMAC – Sheth Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Competition, 2017 Winner, EMAC Best Paper of the Conference Based on Doctoral Work, 2015 Deloitte Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship PhD Award, 2014 Dr. Hong's research program has been recognized through competitive awards including Bocconi's Excellence in Research Award and EMAC dissertation honors. His publications in Journal of Marketing and Marketing Letters indicate successful research funding, though specific grants aren't detailed. Teaching excellence is evidenced by his data-driven approach to marketing education.

• Quantitative Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Retail Marketing
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Andrew D. Leipold serves as the Edwin M. Adams Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1992. He directs the Program in Criminal Law and Procedure and previously served as associate dean for Academic Affairs for 2.5 years. His extensive scholarly contributions focus on criminal law and procedure, with particular expertise in juries, federal rules, and wrongful convictions. His research interests center on Criminal Law , Criminal Procedure , and Juries and Jury Behavior , examining systemic issues like prosecutorial discretion, grand jury screening, and sentencing policy. Leipold's empirical studies on joinder/severance practices and pretrial contributions to wrongful convictions have significantly influenced criminal justice discourse. His publications span influential treatises including Federal Practice & Procedure: Criminal (Wright & Leipold) and Comprehensive Criminal Procedure , alongside articles in top journals like Vanderbilt Law Review and Georgetown Law Journal . Recent work analyzes confessions jurisprudence, grand jury dynamics in social media cases, and collateral consequences of the 'war on drugs' framework. Outstanding Faculty Member (awarded 15 times) Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching (2000) Distinguished Teaching Award (Duke University) Leipold advises policymakers as a consultant to the Illinois Criminal Law Reform Commission and Governor’s Truth in Sentencing Commission. His international engagement includes lectures at Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Current media commentary addresses Illinois' cash bail abolition and grand jury practices in high-profile cases.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Juries and Jury Behavior
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Colonel Ryan D. Batchelor serves as Dean of the School of Strategic Force Studies at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, leading 42 faculty and staff members who develop Airmen, joint service professionals, and international partners for technologically competitive environments. The school graduates approximately 5,000 mid-to-senior level students annually through professional continuing education programs focused on nuclear surety, deterrence strategy, nuclear command and control communications (NC3), and cyberspace operations. His educational background includes: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida (2003) Master of Computer Research and Information Technology Management, Webster University (2012) Multiple military professional development courses including Air War College (2022) Colonel Batchelor's expertise centers on preparing military professionals for complex technological environments with emphasis on nuclear deterrence and cyberspace operations. His leadership spans three key departments: Nuclear Studies at Kirtland AFB, Cyberspace Studies at Wright-Patterson AFB, and NC3 Studies at Barksdale AFB. The school's curriculum directly supports national defense strategy through professional military education. His distinguished military career includes numerous decorations: Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal As Dean, Colonel Batchelor oversees an annual budget of approximately $2.9 million, managing academic partnerships across multiple installations. His leadership ensures programs remain responsive to evolving national security challenges in great-power competition environments. He previously served as Division Chief of Cyberspace Operations for Air Force Materiel Command, overseeing implementation of Cyber Tasking Orders for 80,000 warfighters across eight installations. The School of Strategic Force Studies operates under his direction with physical locations at Wright-Patterson AFB (Ohio), Kirtland AFB (New Mexico), and Barksdale AFB (Louisiana), delivering both resident and distance learning programs to support strategic force development.

• Nuclear Deterrence
• Cybersecurity
• Command and Control Systems
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Krystyna Marcinek is an Associate Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation and a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. She specializes in international security, strategic competition, and emerging technologies in warfare, with a focus on NATO, Russia, Ukraine, and Poland. Her work includes analyzing Russian influence on regional security, advising Poland on responses to the Ukraine conflict and EU migrant crisis, and studying AI's role in modern conflict. Education: Ph.D. in Policy Analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School M.A. in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, Jagiellonian University (Poland) Research Interests: Her expertise spans geopolitical strategy, military operations, information warfare, and AI applications in defense. She investigates how emerging technologies reshape warfare, NATO's defense industrial capacity, and the implications of Russia's military strategies post-Ukraine conflict. Publications Trends: Her recent articles address NATO's defense modernization, Russia's post-war military reconstitution, and EU AI regulatory frameworks. She emphasizes strategic foresight for U.S. economic and security needs in competitive environments. Grants & Advising: While no formal students are listed, her advisory roles in Polish government institutions and contributions to NATO-related policy research highlight her influence. She has advised on counterterrorism, energy security, and migrant crisis responses. Labs/Teams: Engaged with RAND's National Security Research Division and collaborated with institutions like the Polish Institute of International Affairs on events like the 'Long War in Europe' conference.

• International Security
• NATO Strategy
• Russian Influence
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Associate Professor Val Hooper is a distinguished faculty member at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Marketing and International Business with over two decades of academic experience. Her office is located in Rutherford House at 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington, and she maintains an active presence through teaching, research, and editorial work. Her educational background includes: PhD from Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand MBA from University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa Professor Hooper's research focuses on the strategic alignment of information systems with business, information systems productivity, and the "dark side of IT" - particularly cybersecurity, online auction behavior, online gambling, and social networking behavioral norms. Her work bridges marketing theory with practical applications in digital environments, examining how marketing systems interact with provisioning systems, especially in New Zealand's transition toward carbon neutrality through distributed energy resources. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary digital challenges, addressing cybersecurity threats, misinformation spread, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. Recent publications reveal a sophisticated understanding of how institutional contexts shape technological adoption and user behavior in complex systems. Professor Hooper serves as a Senior Editor for Information Systems Management and an Associate Editor for Electronic Markets. She is also a member of the Education Committee of Imitatio Inc, an organization focusing on mimetic theory funded by Peter Thiel. As an educator, she teaches across the marketing curriculum including Principles of Marketing, Brand Management, and Marketing for Social Good, with teaching assignments scheduled through 2026. She has supervised numerous graduate students and maintains active doctoral supervision on topics including lawfare impacts on consumers and metaverse consumer practices. Between 2010-2014, she served as Head of the School of Information Management while continuing her marketing-related research. Her current research includes the WSBG-FSRG project on distributed generation and electricity market systems (2023-2026), examining New Zealand's transition to sustainable energy infrastructure. This work reflects her commitment to addressing real-world challenges through rigorous academic inquiry.

• Cybersecurity
• Marketing Systems
• Information Systems Management
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Jo Seldeslachts is a Professor of Industrial Organization at KU Leuven and a Senior Research Fellow at DIW Berlin, specializing in empirical industrial organization and competition policy with significant contributions to EU regulatory frameworks. Her research focuses on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, and Innovation Economics, examining how mergers impact innovation in pharmaceutical markets, ownership diversification effects on pricing, and state aid interventions. She employs rigorous empirical methods analyzing antitrust cases and industry-specific data, particularly in drug development and telecommunications sectors. Recent publications reveal a consistent trend analyzing merger-policy deterrence effects and R&D dynamics, with emphasis on pharmaceutical innovation spillovers and broadband market regulation. Her work bridges academic theory and EU competition practice through collaborations with leading economists and policy-oriented outputs like VoxEU columns.

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Innovation Economics
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Giovanni Mastrobuoni is the INTESA SANPAOLO Chair at Collegio Carlo Alberto and Professor of Economics at the University of Turin's School of Economics and Management. He also holds the position of Honorary Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Essex, and is a Research Fellow at IZA. His academic journey began with a PhD in Economics from Princeton University. PhD in Economics, Princeton University Mastrobuoni's research spans Public Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Crime, and Applied Econometrics. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between social security and retirement behavior, immigration and crime patterns, prison conditions and recidivism, and the application of predictive analytics in policing. His work often employs sophisticated econometric techniques to analyze large datasets, particularly in the field of crime economics. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the economics of crime, with particular attention to predictive policing technologies, prison reform, immigration policy, and social security systems. Mastrobuoni's research on predictive policing, notably his paper "Crime is Terribly Revealing: Information Technology and Police Productivity," demonstrates how data-driven approaches can significantly improve police effectiveness. His work often bridges theoretical economic models with practical policy applications, particularly in criminal justice reform. Mastrobuoni has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe and the United States, as evidenced by his numerous co-authored publications. His research has garnered significant attention in both academic circles and mainstream media, with coverage in prominent outlets including The Guardian, BBC News, The Economist, Financial Times, and Corriere della Sera. His work on the relationship between education and criminal earnings ("Returns to Education in Criminal Organizations") received international attention, being featured in multiple major news publications. As an educator, Mastrobuoni teaches Econometrics II at Collegio Carlo Alberto. His teaching materials indicate a strong emphasis on practical statistical applications. His extensive publication record and media presence demonstrate his commitment to translating academic research into policy-relevant insights that address contemporary social challenges.

• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• Economics of Crime
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Giovanni Mastrobuoni serves as Professor of Economics at the University of Torino and holds the Carlo Alberto Chair while acting as Vice-Dean at Collegio Carlo Alberto. His academic appointments include Honorary Professorship at the University of Essex Department of Economics, alongside research fellowships at CEPR and IZA Institute of Labor Economics. He maintains active collaborations with institutions including Nuffield College (Oxford), Columbia University, and the European University Institute. His research spans Labor Economics , Public Economics , and Economics of Crime , with methodological expertise in Applied Econometrics. Mastrobuoni investigates how institutional frameworks shape individual behavior, particularly examining crime deterrence mechanisms, migration policy impacts, pension system designs, and prison rehabilitation effectiveness. His work frequently bridges theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of large-scale administrative datasets. Analysis of his recent publications reveals intensifying focus on contemporary societal challenges: pandemic mobility patterns (2025), Mediterranean migration consequences (2024), and strategic police-criminal interactions (2024). His research maintains consistent methodological rigor while addressing increasingly urgent policy questions, particularly in migration governance and criminal justice reform. The 2022-2025 publications demonstrate expanded geographic scope beyond traditional Western economies. No specific scientific awards listed in source materials Mastrobuoni's advisory work manifests through extensive international collaborations rather than formal student supervision. His research has secured funding enabling partnerships with institutions across Europe and North America. Key projects include pandemic mobility analysis with Deiana/Geraci/Weidenholzer, Mediterranean migration studies with Deiana/Maheshri, and prison reform evaluations with Terlizzese. His policy impact is evident through frequent engagement with Italian governmental bodies and European research networks. He contributes to technological crime prevention through advisory roles for predictive policing initiatives like Keycrime, which develops algorithms forecasting crime locations based on historical patterns. His media commentary consistently emphasizes evidence-based policy formulation, particularly regarding migration management and criminal justice reform.

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Economics of Crime
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Kari A. Bingen serves as director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow in the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), while also holding an adjunct assistant professor position at Georgetown University. Her career spans government service, private industry, and academic research, with a specialized focus on space security and defense policy. Dr. Bingen earned her degree in aeronautics and astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was recognized as a 2002 National Reconnaissance Office technology fellow. Her educational background established the technical foundation for her expertise in space systems and national security applications. Her research interests center on the critical intersection of space technology and national security, particularly examining how satellite capabilities serve as both force multipliers and vulnerabilities in modern conflict. She investigates counterspace capabilities of adversarial nations, commercial remote sensing technologies, and the strategic implications of space operations for military advantage. Her work analyzes the evolving role of space as both an enabler and contested domain in warfare, with particular attention to GPS jamming, satellite rendezvous operations, and space debris threats. Dr. Bingen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on great power competition in space, with significant attention to Chinese and Russian space activities. Her work explores how commercial space technologies are transforming military capabilities while creating new security challenges. She has received recognition as a 2002 National Reconnaissance Office technology fellow. Her expertise is frequently cited in major media outlets including POLITICO, Financial Times, Defense One, and The Washington Post, where she provides analysis on space security issues. Dr. Bingen serves on the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group, providing expert guidance on strategic space matters. She previously served as commissioner on the CSIS Technology and Intelligence Task Force and currently sits on multiple corporate and nonprofit advisory boards, offering strategic counsel on space policy and national security issues. Her leadership of the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS coordinates research on emerging space capabilities, counterspace threats, and the evolving strategic landscape in the space domain.

• Space and Aerospace
• Defense and Security
• Geopolitics and International Security
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Scott Gerber is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service within the Center for Security Studies (CSS). He concurrently serves as a Research Staff Member at the Institute for Defense Analyses. A retired U.S. Army officer with 30 years of service, Gerber specialized in combat formations and strategic planning. His military roles included leading the Russia Strategic Initiative in EUCOM post-2014 Ukraine invasion, managing U.S.-Russia escalation risks during Syria strikes, and establishing the Army Strategy Board. Post-retirement, he directed the Army Strategy Board as an Intelligence Community senior officer. Education includes a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (focusing on Russian New Type Warfare and deterrence failure), a Master’s in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas, and a B.S. in Mathematical Economics from the U.S. Military Academy. Research focuses on deterrence theory, great-power security policies, non-military conflict strategies, and the evolving role of information in warfare and stability. Key contributions include shaping U.S. and NATO strategies against Russian aggression and institutionalizing strategic analysis within the Army. His work bridges military strategy, geopolitical dynamics, and modern conflict paradigms.

• Deterrence
• U.S. Security Policy
• Russian Security Policy
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Leslie Berger is an Associate Professor and Lazaridis Research Chair in Business & Economics (Tier I) at Wilfrid Laurier University's Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Her research focuses on performance management, incentive designs, whistleblowing dynamics, knowledge sharing, and tax policy behavior. She explores how organizational structures influence ethical decision-making and employee motivation in complex environments. Her recent work examines tax whistleblowing programs' efficacy, the impact of empathetic managerial adjustments during crises, and the substitution effects between tax savings vehicles like TFSAs and RRSPs. Berger's studies often blend behavioral economics with organizational behavior to address real-world challenges in fiscal compliance and workplace dynamics. While no specific awards are listed, her research has consistently addressed critical issues in business ethics and financial decision-making. She advises students on topics related to incentive structures and tax policy, with her office located in LH2026 and contactable via lberger@wlu.ca.

• Performance Management
• Incentive Designs
• Goal Setting
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Feng Zhang, Ph.D. serves as an Associate Professor of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas at Austin. He joined the university in January 2014 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in September 2020. His research program focuses on advanced pharmaceutical technologies for drug delivery and manufacturing. Dr. Zhang earned his B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science from China Pharmaceutical University in 1994 and completed his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Texas at Austin in 1999. Prior to his academic appointment, he gained extensive industry experience working as a Research Scientist at PharmaForm (2000-2010) and Gilead Sciences (2011-2013). His laboratory investigates three primary research areas: (1) formulation, processing, and characterization of melt-extruded long-acting implants, (2) investigation of process-induced transformation of API during twin-screw continuous granulation, and (3) simulation and modeling of melt extrusion for preparing amorphous solid dispersions to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. His work addresses critical challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly the development of continuous processing methods and bioavailability enhancement technologies for BCS Class 2 and 4 drugs. Dr. Zhang's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity in high-impact pharmaceutical journals, with research focusing on advanced drug delivery systems, continuous manufacturing technologies, and bioavailability enhancement strategies. His work shows a strong trend toward implementing continuous manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical production and developing novel analytical methods to characterize complex drug delivery systems. Dr. Zhang has secured research funding from multiple sources including PhRMA Foundation, Food and Drug Administration, Foster Delivery Sciences, Ashland Chemical, and American Leistritz Extruder Corporation. His laboratory has produced numerous publications and trained many successful pharmaceutical scientists. Dr. Zhang currently mentors several graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Zhang Lab, focusing on biodurable implants, continuous twin-screw melt granulation, and biodegradable implant research. His former students have secured positions at major pharmaceutical companies including AbbVie, Merck & Co., Sanofi, and Gilead Sciences.

• Drug Delivery
• Pharmaceutical Formulation
• Polymer Science
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Sarah Komisarow is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. She holds affiliations with the Duke Center for Child & Family Policy and the Duke University Population Research Institute, and is a Research Affiliate at IZA – Institute of Labor Economics. Her research focuses on K-12 education policy, public health, and environmental economics, with an emphasis on how policies impact children's education, health, and well-being. Education: Earned a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University (2008), followed by an M.A. (2012) and Ph.D. (2016) in Economics from the University of Chicago. Research Interests: Combines insights from economics to analyze school-based interventions (e.g., telemedicine, healthcare programs), environmental policies (e.g., power plant closures), and crime reduction strategies. Her work highlights connections between policy measures and outcomes like student absenteeism, asthma rates, and community safety. She also explores equity issues in school funding and external fundraising dynamics. Professional Activities: Organizes the Triangle Economics of Education Workshop and contributes to policy discussions through publications in journals like Journal of Urban Economics and Education Finance and Policy . Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary research groups focused on child policy, population studies, and labor economics. Collaborates with institutions like IZA to advance applied microeconomic research.

• Economics of Education
• K-12 Education Policy
• Public Health
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Germán Bet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Florida. His research focuses on industrial organization and antitrust economics, with particular expertise in market power dynamics, corporate diversification effects, and regulatory policy analysis. He has published extensively on transportation economics, commodity markets, and competitive conduct in airline industries. His research employs structural econometric methods to analyze firm behavior and market outcomes. Notable works include studies on U.S. airline market power evolution, the productivity impacts of corporate diversification, and legal-economic analysis of antitrust cases like United States v. Google . Dr. Bet’s work often bridges empirical analysis with policy implications, contributing to antitrust enforcement debates. His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses in Empirical Industrial Organization and undergraduate courses in Industrial Organization at the University of Florida since 2017.

• Industrial Organization
• Antitrust Economics
• Market Power Analysis
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Assoc. Professor Chris Rahman is a Principal Fellow at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Business and Law. He specializes in strategic studies, geopolitical theory, and maritime security, with a focus on Indo-Pacific regional dynamics and international relations. Rahman’s research interests span maritime security challenges in Southeast Asia, the South China Sea disputes, and Australia’s strategic partnerships. He has supervised over 18 PhD/Master’s students on topics ranging from Taiwan’s maritime security to Indonesia’s global maritime policies. His funding includes major grants from DFAT and the Department of Defence, focusing on maritime coordination in the Indo-Pacific, maritime domain awareness, and strategic policy frameworks. He has contributed to policy reports on deterrence theory, missile systems in the Western Pacific, and Australia’s evolving defence requirements. Rahman’s work bridges academia and policy, with publications in journals like Marine Policy and Contemporary Southeast Asia , and contributions to government consultations on national security. His lab/team is ANCORS, a leading center for oceanic and security research.

• Maritime Security
• International Relations
• Geopolitical Theory
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