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Ted O'DonoghueView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Intertemporal Choice
• Risky Choice
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Ted O'Donoghue is the Zubrow Professor of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University. He joined Cornell in 1997 and has held administrative roles, including Senior Associate Dean for Social Science (2015-2018) and Co-Chair of the Provost’s Review of the Social Sciences (2016-2018). He co-founded the Behavioral Economics Annual Meeting (BEAM) in 2009 and has served as a team leader for Cornell Institute for Social Sciences projects. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B. in Economics modified with Psychology (1990) University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D. in Economics (1996) His research focuses on behavioral economics, particularly intertemporal and risky choice, with applications to procrastination, self-control, and economic field behaviors. He explores how psychological insights inform economic decisions and has contributed to understanding sin taxes, incentive design, and affective processes in decision-making. Recent Research Trends: His recent articles examine experimental methods for analyzing risk preferences, behavioral interventions in policy, and decision-making in low-income contexts. Publications highlight dual-system models, probability weighting, and the interplay between affective and deliberative processes in economic behavior. Scientific Awards: Advising and Grants: Labs and Teams: O'Donoghue collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Cornell’s Department of Economics and Institute for Social Sciences. He co-founded the Behavioral Economics Annual Meeting (BEAM), fostering annual discussions among ~100 active researchers in the field.

Josh Ryan-CollinsView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomic and Financial Policy
• Land and Housing Economics
• Sustainable Finance
• +7 more

Josh Ryan-Collins is a Professor of Economics and Finance at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London. He has held visiting positions at the University of Sydney and University of Amsterdam and serves as Departmental Graduate Tutor for UCL's PhD program. His research focuses on the financial system's role in housing markets, environmental transition, and sustainable finance. PhD in Economics and Finance, University of Southampton (2016) His research integrates macroeconomics, ecological economics, and political economy to examine money creation, land economics, and financial regulation. Recent work explores ecosystem tipping points, housing affordability, and economic rents. Publications span journals like Ecological Economics and Nature: Climate Change , with over 30 policy reports. Josh advises the UK Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on housing affordability and collaborates with the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). His grants include funding from the European Commission and philanthropic foundations. He is also a council member of the Progressive Economy Forum and manages UCL's PhD program.

Ruli XiaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Empirical Industrial Organization
• Micro-econometrics
• Nonparametric Identification
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Ruli Xiao serves as Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Economics at Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic office is located in Wylie Hall (Room 349), with contact details including email rulixiao@iu.edu and phone (812) 855-3213. Her academic credentials include: B.S. in Statistics from Tongji University M.A. in Economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University (2014) Dr. Xiao's research program emphasizes Empirical Industrial Organization and Micro-econometrics , specializing in methodological solutions for complex economic modeling scenarios. Her work develops identification frameworks for finite action games where multiple equilibria coexist with unobserved market heterogeneity, advancing estimation techniques for real-world industrial applications. Her publication profile demonstrates consistent focus on econometric theory development, particularly in dynamic modeling with unobservables as evidenced by her 2017 Journal of Econometric Methods paper. Current research trajectories indicate continued innovation in nonparametric methods for structural industrial organization models. As Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Xiao oversees all graduate programs including M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. tracks, guiding curriculum development and student progression through rigorous economics training.

Jon WarrenView profile

Academic

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Flows
• Random Matrices
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Dr Jon Warren is a Reader in Statistics at the University of Warwick, specializing in probability theory. His research spans stochastic flows, random matrices, and properties of Brownian motion, with significant contributions to understanding complex stochastic systems. Research Interests: Dr Warren's work is centered on probability theory, particularly in the areas of stochastic flows, random matrices, and Brownian motion. His research delves into the intricate behaviors of these systems, exploring their properties and applications in various mathematical contexts. Publications: His recent publications cover a wide range of topics within probability theory, including stochastic heat equations, Dyson Brownian motion, and random matrix theory. These works highlight his expertise in both theoretical developments and practical applications of stochastic processes. Teaching: He teaches ST910 Introduction to graduate probability, demonstrating his commitment to educating the next generation of statisticians and probabilists. Contact: Dr Warren can be reached at J.Warren@warwick.ac.uk for academic inquiries or collaboration opportunities.

Tom GoodfellowView profile

Professor

• Political Economy of Urban Development
• International Development
• Urban Politics in Africa
• +3 more

Professor Tom Goodfellow, based at the University of Sheffield 's School of Geography and Planning , is a leading scholar in Urban Studies and International Development . His work bridges political economy analysis with urban development challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. PhD (LSE): Development Studies MSc (LSE): International Relations BA (Cambridge): Social and Political Sciences His research examines urban political settlements , focusing on how power dynamics shape infrastructure, housing, and taxation systems. Key project themes include: Chinese influence on African urban development Land use conflicts and governance Political economy of property taxation Urban poverty and livelihoods Recent publications like Living the Urban Periphery (2024) and Politics and the Urban Frontier (2022) demonstrate his focus on: Infrastructure politics in African city-regions Housing justice and urban inequality Urban governance under authoritarian regimes Historical comparison of urban development patterns Professional Affiliations: Urban Institute - Associate Researcher Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute - Associate Fellow Sheffield Institute for International Development - Fellow Active in PhD supervision and policy advisory roles for UN-HABITAT , DFID , and Oxfam GB , his work connects academic research with practical development challenges.

A. Mechele DickersonView profile

Professor

• Financial Vulnerability
• Consumer Debt
• Housing Affordability
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A. Mechele Dickerson is a Professor at the University of Texas School of Law and holds a courtesy appointment at the LBJ School of Public Affairs. She serves as the Faculty Athletics Representative for the University of Texas, bridging sports law and academic governance. Her work focuses on financial vulnerability, consumer debt, housing affordability, and racial/economic disparities. Arthur L. Moller Chair in Bankruptcy Law and Practice Distinguished Teaching Professor Former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2006–2011) Dickerson’s research explores the intersection of law, economics, and social policy, particularly how systemic issues affect the U.S. middle class. She has authored a book Homeownership and America's Financial Underclass (Cambridge, 2014) and is set to release The Middle-Class New Deal (University of California Press, Jan. 2026), which addresses strategies for restoring upward mobility. Her scholarship has been featured in prominent venues like the University of Memphis Law Review , Arizona Law Review , and Texas Law Review , with recurring themes on housing policy, debt decision-making, and economic justice. She frequently comments on national issues via media outlets such as USA Today , The Guardian , and New York Times . Scientific Awards: Elected member, American Law Institute Elected member, American College of Bankruptcy Dickerson teaches core courses in Federal Civil Procedure and Remedies, and has led interdisciplinary graduate courses on the American middle class and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has provided congressional testimony and delivered keynote speeches at institutions like Austin Community College and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

• Cyber Security
• National Security
• Critical Infrastructure Security
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Michael S. Rogers is a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor and Senior Fellow at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Public Private Initiative, while also contributing as an expert to the McCrary Institute's cyber and critical infrastructure security initiatives. Bachelor's degree from Auburn University Master's degree in National Security Distinguished Graduate, National War College Graduate of Highest Distinction, Naval War College MIT Seminar XXI Fellow Harvard Senior Executive in National Security Alumnus His research focuses on practical applications at the intersection of cyber security, national security, and critical infrastructure protection, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration between government, military, and private industry. Rogers leverages his extensive operational experience to develop real-world solutions for global cyber threats and policy frameworks, with particular expertise in international cyber policy development and public-private partnerships. As a Senior Fellow and Adjunct Professor, he actively shapes the Public Private Initiative's research agenda, advising corporate leaders in finance, telecommunications, and technology sectors while engaging global academic and business audiences on emerging cyber challenges and strategic responses.

Susan E. BurnsView profile

Professor

• Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Waste Material Reuse
• Stormwater Management
• +3 more

Susan E. Burns is a Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds multiple administrative roles, including Interim Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Infrastructure and Associate Chair for Administration and Finance. Burns earned all her degrees (B.C.E., M.S., Ph.D.) in civil engineering from Georgia Tech. NSF CAREER Award (2000) Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award (ASCE) Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award (ASCE) Class of 1969 Teaching Scholar (Georgia Tech) Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (2013) Her research focuses on geoenvironmental engineering , emphasizing waste material reuse (dredged sediments, fly ash), stormwater treatment , soil erosion control , and microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) . Recent publications analyze microplastic transport, arsenic speciation in fly ash, and LCA of dredged sediment reuse. Funding sources include NSF, DOE, US Army Corps of Engineers, and state departments of transportation. Professor Burns has led major conference proceedings (e.g., IS Atlanta 2008, ICSE-5) and served on editorial boards like ASCE's Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Her administrative roles include chairing graduate committees, overseeing curriculum changes, and managing geosystems group operations.

• Economics
• International Relations
• African Studies
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Konrad Czernichowski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of World Economy and European Integration, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. He also serves as a Visiting Professor at the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Commerce, Jordan University College in Morogoro, Tanzania. His academic career includes positions at the University of Wrocław and extensive research on African economic development. Dr. Czernichowski's research focuses on African economic development , particularly in East Africa and Tanzania. His expertise spans economic integration, banking systems, labor markets, and development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has conducted extensive research on the East African Community's integration processes, the impact of global crises on African economies, and regional monetary cooperation. His 18 publications demonstrate consistent research output with a focus on practical economic challenges facing African nations. The research shows a clear trajectory from theoretical integration models toward applied policy analysis, particularly regarding the East African Community's development. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications for developing economies. Member of editorial board, Journal of Economic Integration (2024-2025) Member of board, Polish African Studies Society (since 2021) Member of editorial board, Afryka journal (since 2021) Member of editorial board, Business Education Journal (since 2022) Dr. Czernichowski actively engages with international academic communities through his editorial roles and maintains research connections with African institutions. His work with the 'Maitri' movement center in Lublin (2014-2021) demonstrates practical engagement with development issues. His multilingual abilities (Polish, English, French, German, and Swahili) facilitate direct research engagement across multiple African contexts.

Tālis LaizānsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Management
• Innovation
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Tālis Laizāns serves as a practical assistant professor and researcher at the Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship, Riga Technical University (RTU), leveraging dual master's qualifications in economics and engineering to bridge academic theory with real-world business applications. His work significantly advances RTU's research in entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic policy development. His educational credentials include: Master of Economics (Mg.oec.) Master of Engineering (Mg.ing.) Laizāns specializes in venture capital, SME development, and social innovation financing, with strong emphasis on artificial intelligence applications and EU research frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economic analysis with engineering principles to address contemporary challenges in Latvian and European business ecosystems, particularly focusing on practical implementation pathways for startups and established enterprises. His 2019 publications analyze social innovation through multiple lenses: societal participation dynamics, international financing models, EU research project structures, and critical success factors. These works synthesize Latvia-specific case studies with broader European experiences, highlighting actionable insights for policymakers and business stakeholders in scaling social innovation initiatives. Professional recognition stems from substantial project leadership rather than formal awards, evidenced by his selection as Latvia's representative in high-impact EU initiatives. Laizāns actively secures and executes research funding across diverse domains: Latvia-Cambridge Venture Camp (2024) : Cultivating next-generation entrepreneurship through experiential learning in the UK. Shadow Economy Assessment in Construction (2024-2025) : Quantifying informal economic activities to inform regulatory frameworks. OpenFin Hackathon (2024) : Driving fintech innovation through international competition platforms. Learning and Research Academic Group (2024) : Advancing pedagogical methodologies and collaborative research practices. Post-Pandemic Economic Framework Project (2020) : Designing resilience strategies for Latvia's economic recovery. Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community (2016-2023) : Leading EIT-funded climate action through knowledge transfer. His earlier Horizon 2020 contributions include Bio-Based Industries JIT representation (2013-2017) and COPA-COGECA working group leadership on agricultural innovation (2010-2017). At RTU, Laizāns operates within the Innovation Economic Research Center while co-founding the 'Learning and Research' academic collective. His project portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with interdisciplinary teams tackling societal challenges through evidence-based innovation, particularly in economic policy design and sustainable business model development.

Ram MudambiView profile

Professor

• International Business Strategy
• Global Innovation Networks
• Regional Innovation Systems
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Ram Mudambi is the Frank M. Speakman Professor of Strategy at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management. He holds a central role in strategic management and international business research, with prior faculty appointments at the University of North Carolina, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Reading (UK). His work bridges economic geography, innovation studies, and global strategy. Research interests focus on the geography of innovation, emphasizing migration, ethnicity, gender dynamics, and global value chain governance. He has contributed to understanding how spatial factors influence innovation ecosystems, multinational enterprise strategies, and regional development. Mudambi’s interdisciplinary approach integrates microeconomic theories with macro-level institutional analysis. He serves as a Consulting Editor for the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of World Business, and as Area Editor for the Journal of International Business Policy. His research appears in top-tier outlets like the Journal of Political Economy, Management Science, and Strategic Management Journal, alongside practitioner-focused articles in Harvard Business Review and Sloan Management Review. Awards: Fellow of AIB (20XX), Fellow of EIBA (20XX) Teaching: Courses include Strategic Management, International Business Strategy, and Global Research Methodologies Media Engagement: Featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and NPR His recent work explores digitalization’s impact on globalization, global value chain resilience, and the strategic implications of restrictive immigration policies. Mudambi’s research also addresses sustainability linkages in global cities’ innovation systems.

• Financial Economics
• Macroeconomics
• International Finance
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Mehmed Ganić is a Full Professor of Economics at the International University of Sarajevo, specializing in Macro-Finance Theory, Applied Econometrics, and Financial Economics. With over 14 years of academic experience and 11 years in the finance industry, his research focuses on extending growth-finance models and analyzing financial markets in Eastern and Central Europe. He has authored four books and numerous articles on topics like FDI, financial stability, and EU integration. His research interests include the regulatory frameworks of securities markets, mutual funds enforcement, and digitalization impacts on economies. He has conducted extensive empirical analyses on cross-country comparisons in Southeast Europe, Balkan economies, and the effects of institutional quality on economic hypotheses. Ganić's publications explore critical themes such as the digitalization-growth nexus in Muslim-majority regions, the role of financial inclusion in reducing income inequality, and the implications of regional trade integration on capital mobility. His work frequently employs advanced econometric techniques like panel cointegration and ARDL bounds testing to analyze policy impacts. He has contributed to understanding post-transition economies' financial integration dynamics and authored studies on banking sector efficiency in Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research highlights challenges in implementing Basel principles and regulatory frameworks in emerging markets.

Efthymios PavlidisView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• International Finance
• Time Series Econometrics
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Professor Efthymios Pavlidis is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). He holds the rank of Professor and specializes in macroeconomics, international finance, and time series econometrics. His research focuses on housing market dynamics through collaborations like the International Housing Observatory (with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas) and the UK Housing Observatory. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence in teaching and research. His research interests include speculative bubble detection, real estate price forecasting, and testing parity conditions in financial markets. Pavlidis actively supervises PhD students in applied time series econometrics, emphasizing practical applications in financial markets and housing economics. He is involved in numerous academic activities, including organizing conferences and workshops such as the Dynare Conference and the Lancaster Economics Seminar. Key contributions include developing econometric methods for detecting market exuberance and analyzing real exchange rates. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy implications, particularly in housing and energy markets. Pavlidis collaborates internationally, evidenced by his participation in global academic networks and institutions like the European Economic Association and the Royal Economic Society. His teaching includes the course ECON222 Intermediate Macroeconomics I, and he maintains an office in the Management School (B015), with weekly office hours on Tuesdays. A comprehensive overview of his research and projects is available at his personal webpage: https://sites.google.com/view/etpavlidis/ .

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• Franchising
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Professor Lola Dada is the Head of Department and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Lancaster University Management School's Department of Entrepreneurship and Strategy. She holds a BSc in Economics, MSc in Corporate Finance, and PhD in Management. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, franchising, and strategy, with notable projects like the GCRF-funded RECIRCULATE initiative addressing eco-innovation in Africa. She has received numerous awards, including Best Paper Awards at international conferences and the Emerald Literati Network commendation. Lola teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has supervised PhD students exploring topics like AI-driven innovation and gender equality. She has held leadership roles such as Director of Undergraduate Programmes and has been a Visiting Professor internationally. Her work emphasizes sustainable practices, gender equity, and cross-cultural entrepreneurship. Education: BSc (First Class), MSc (Distinction), PhD (No Corrections) Affiliations: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Co-Investigator on RECIRCULATE Grants: ESRC, British Academy, GCRF funding Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in franchising systems, corporate venturing, and gender dynamics. Recent articles explore pro-environmental behaviors in franchises, symbolic violence in academia, and strategic human capital in entrepreneurship. Lola actively reviews for top journals and conferences globally, contributing to academic discourse on innovation and organizational behavior.

Kevin KurucView profile

Research Fellow

• Macroeconomics
• Environmental Economics
• Welfare Economics
• +3 more

Kevin Kuruc is a Research Fellow and Managing Director of the Population Wellbeing Initiative at the University of Texas at Austin, and a Senior Research Affiliate of the Global Priorities Institute at the University of Oxford. He holds a background as an assistant professor of economics at the University of Oklahoma and will join Middlebury College's economics department in fall 2025. His research focuses on macroeconomics—particularly growth and development—as well as agricultural and environmental economics. Key themes include the interplay of demographic change, technological progress, and sustainability, with recent emphasis on quantifying animal welfare as an externality in food production systems. Research interests span macroeconomic policy, climate change mitigation, and ethical frameworks for evaluating population dynamics. His work systematically examines trade-offs between population growth's innovation benefits and environmental costs, often integrating welfare economics and inclusive policy design. Upcoming work includes long-term projections of animal agriculture under climate and population externalities, and the effectiveness of IMF interventions in macroeconomic crises. Publications highlight methodological innovations such as synthetic control analyses and inclusive welfare functions. His 2023 paper on population decline's climate impact and 2025 survey on meat-consumer attitudes exemplify his dual focus on theoretical rigor and practical policy relevance. Kuruc’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, ethics, and environmental science, with a strong emphasis on actionable solutions for sustainable development.