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Shults Svitlana LeonidivnaView profile

Professor

• Regional Economic Systems
• Regional Policy Development
• Spatial Economics
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Shults Svitlana Leonidivna is a Doctor of Economic Sciences and Professor who currently serves as Head of the Department of Regional Economic Policy at the Institute of Regional Studies named after M. I. Dolishnyi NAS of Ukraine. Born in Potsdam, Germany on May 1, 1965, she has built an extensive career in regional economics and policy spanning over 25 years. Dr. Shults received her education at Ivan Franko State University of Lviv (1988, Faculty of Geography), completed postgraduate studies at the Institute of Regional Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (1997), and earned her doctorate from the same institution (2006). She progressed through academic ranks from junior researcher (1997) to department head (2013), and was awarded the title of Professor in 2015. Her research focuses on methodological foundations of regional economic systems, development of regional markets, theoretical and applied aspects of regional economic policy, mechanisms for regional development management, and analysis of regional economic potential. Her work has been particularly relevant in the context of Ukraine's European integration, decentralization reforms, and regional development strategies during wartime. Dr. Shults has published over 300 scientific works, including 20 monographs and 3 educational-methodological books, with 17 international publications. Her recent research examines Ukraine's regional development challenges during wartime, smart specialization of regions, and the implementation of decentralization reforms. Award of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine for professional achievements (2014) Scholarship of the Lviv Regional State Administration for talented young scientists Gratitude 'For many years of conscientious work' (2014) Certificates from the Lviv Regional Council (2002, 2005, 2008, 2015) As an academic leader, Dr. Shults also serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the collection 'Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine' and has held professorial positions at the Lviv Institute of Banking University, contributing significantly to both research and education in regional economics.

Laurent FEDIView profile

Associate Professor

• Maritime Law
• Business Law
• Environmental Regulation
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Laurent FEDI is an Associate Professor at KEDGE Business School since 2007, specializing in maritime law and business law . He holds a PhD in maritime law from Aix-Marseille University and an HDR (accreditation to supervise research) in legal sciences. Education : PhD in Maritime Law (Aix-Marseille University); HDR in Legal Sciences His research focuses on maritime governance , including environmental regulations for shipping emissions, Arctic shipping risk management , IMO Polar Code , port governance reforms , and shipping alliances . He led the Maritime Cluster for 8 years and currently supervises projects on VGM compliance and polar maritime safety. Recent publications analyze contractual governance in shipping alliances , Incoterms evolution , Arctic shipping economics , and maritime safety standards . He has contributed to journals like Marine Policy , Maritime Policy & Management , and Transportation Research Part A . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Laurent teaches maritime law (safety, security, environmental protection) and business law across all education levels. His work integrates legal compliance frameworks with IT systems in shipping and port operations.

• Economics
• Statistics
• Environmental Economics
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Filippo Pavesi is an Associate Professor at Università Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC , specializing in Economics and Statistics. His research explores critical intersections between environmental policy, behavioral economics, and information dynamics. Key Research Themes: Environmental economics, human capital impacts on climate change, trust mechanisms in decision-making, and political narrative effects. Recent Focus: Analyzed online education's impact on performance, demonstrated trust mediation in environmental concern, and developed a Green Solow model for CO2 thresholds. Collaborative Work: Frequently collaborates with Thomas Bassetti and Massimo Scotti on interdisciplinary projects. Publications: Active contributor to journals like Scientific Reports and Metroeconomica , with 2025 publications on environmental trust and distance learning. Experimental Approach: Uses survey experiments (e.g., pandemic narratives) and game-theoretic models to study communication dynamics and policy preferences.

• Insurance sector
• Financial markets
• Retirement savings
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Dr. Teresa Bednarczyk is a full-time Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Economics , where she leads the Department of Insurance and Investment . She earned her PhD (1999) and habilitation (2012) in Economics from the same university, with both theses focusing on insurance , financial markets , and pension systems . Her work has been recognized with the National Bank of Poland Award for habilitation theses. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9340-6864 Current consultation hours: On-site Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 in room 615, remote via Microsoft Teams Thursdays 13:00-14:30 Research focuses on insurance sector dynamics , pension system evolution , and financial market interdependencies . Recent publications examine peer-to-peer insurance models , retirement savings determinants , and systemic risk in reinsurance . Her work spans empirical studies and theoretical frameworks. Scientific contributions include 25 publications with 936 ministerial points. Key awards: National Bank of Poland Award (2014) Polish Academy of Sciences membership (since 2015) Scientific Advisory Committee to Financial Ombudsman (multiple terms) Serves as primary advisor to multiple award-winning theses, including Dr. Tomasz Pasierbowicz 's 2024 work on sharing economy insurance and Jakub Konstanciuk 's 2022 research on cyber risk in Poland .

• Civil Law
• Private Insurance Law
• Commercial Law
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Brand (LL.M. Cambridge) is a faculty member at the University of Mannheim School of Law, holding the Chair of Civil Law, Private Insurance Law, Commercial Law, and Comparative Law. His research focuses on liability law, insurance regulation, digital transformation in insurance, and intersections with comparative legal methodology. University of Mannheim, Department of Law Chairholder since 2015 (implied by editorial board membership) Teaches Private Insurance Law, Comparative Law, and Liability Law Research interests include: non-pecuniary damages compensation, insurance supervisory frameworks, digital insurance innovations, comparative legal methodology, and intersections with competition/intellectual property law. He leads the Mannheim Institute of Insurance Science and organizes annual conferences and seminars. Recent publications examine robo-advice compliance (2020), health data processing (2020), and medical robotics liability (2019). His doctoral supervision spans topics like drone liability (Sarah Herrmann), environmental liability (Stella Piesch), and cross-border insurance regulations. Doctoral candidates must align with his research areas: civil/commercial law, comparative practices, and international dimensions. Completed theses include works on health-conscious behavior in insurance (Annika Bührle) and drone liability (Sarah Herrmann).

• HIV/AIDS
• Tuberculosis
• Implementation Science
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Dr. Sheela Shenoi is a Yale University Faculty Member with dual appointments in the Section of Infectious Diseases (Department of Medicine) and the Yale School of Public Health 's Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases department. She serves as Associate Director of Global Health at Yale Medicine and South Africa Site Director for the Global Health Scholars Program. MD from University of Connecticut MPH from Tulane University Residency/Fellowship at Yale Her research focuses on HIV/Tuberculosis prevention in resource-limited settings across South Africa, Ukraine, and Malaysia , emphasizing implementation science for real-world public health solutions. Recent studies examine: Methadone therapy in prisons and HIV care continuity Mobile pharmacy clinics for HIV/HCV testing Alcohol venue structural risks for HIV transmission Community knowledge gaps in TB prevention Older adult HIV care in conflict zones Dr. Shenoi has received national honors including the Fulbright Scholar award and NIH Fogarty International Fellowship , with additional recognition from Yale's Macmillan Center and Global Health Institute. Her clinical practice involves managing complex infectious disease cases while leading the Infectious Diseases Program at Yale Medicine.

• Ecotoxicology
• Environmental Science
• Wildlife Ecology
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Scott McMurry is a Regents Professor in the Biology Department at Oklahoma State University (2007-present). His research examines how environmental stressors like contaminants, agricultural practices, and habitat changes affect wildlife, particularly amphibians and birds. He works across terrestrial/aquatic systems in North/Central America with dual field-laboratory approaches. Research Themes : Contaminant impacts on amphibian immunity/development Playa wetland conservation and carbon sequestration Avian nest-site selection under multifarious selection pressures Human-wildlife conflict in agricultural landscapes Key Collaborations : US Army Corps of Engineers (juniper habitat management) Syngenta Crop Protection (amphibian mesocosm studies) USDA (CRP policy analysis, carbon algorithm development) His article trends (2025-2020) span ecotoxicology (atrazine, fungicides), wetland ecology (playas, CRP habitats), and conservation biology (bird nesting behavior, crocodile dimorphisms). Notable subfields include developmental toxicity assays, sensory system metal toxicity, and pollinator community dynamics. Grants & Collaborations include: 10+ US Army Corps of Engineers projects (2015-2023) Syngenta-funded atrazine studies (2018-2026) USDA ecosystem service research (2017-2023) He teaches graduate research courses, Animal Behavior (undergraduate), and Population/Community Ecotoxicology (2017-2024), with a focus on field methodologies and contaminant risk assessment.

Luisa AlemanyView profile

Associate Professor

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Venture Capital
• Entrepreneurial Education
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Luisa Alemany is an Associate Professor of Management Practice and Academic Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at London Business School. She also holds a fellowship at St Hugh’s College, Oxford University. Her academic journey includes roles at ESADE Business School and as a Visiting Professor at Saïd Business School, Oxford. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a PhD in Economics and Business from Universidad Complutense (Madrid). Her research focuses on Entrepreneurial Finance, Venture Capital, Business Angels, and Venture Philanthropy, with notable contributions such as the award-winning textbook Entrepreneurial Finance: The Art and Science of Growing Ventures (2018). She has advised leading institutions including the Newton Venture Program and impact investing funds like Oxfam EDP. Her work emphasizes ESG integration, gender dynamics in investment teams, and fostering diversity in venture ecosystems. Luisa’s career spans roles at Procter & Gamble, McKinsey & Co, Goldman Sachs, and The Carlyle Group, blending academic rigor with practical industry experience. She actively chairs boards and investment committees, and co-founded initiatives like MELBA (Middle East LBS Business Angels) in Dubai. Her teaching spans global programs, with recognition for case studies on Scytl (Barcelona) and Banapads (Uganda). Awards: Best Teacher Award (2017), EFMD Case Awards, TTA Textbook Award (2021) Key Roles: Director of ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute (2009–2017), Academic Board Member of EBAN, Rising Tide Europe I/II Fund Publications: Over 50 articles in Harvard Business Review , Journal of Social Entrepreneurship , and leading academic journals Her research trends highlight ESG strategies in venture capital, gender’s role in risk-taking, and bridging gaps between founders and investors. She advocates for systemic changes to diversify venture ecosystems and enhance social impact through innovative financing models.

JungHwa (Jenny) HongView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Psychology
• Consumer Well-being
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JungHwa (Jenny) Hong is an Associate Professor of Marketing in the Department of Management and Marketing at The University of Texas at Tyler College of Business . Her teaching focuses on Consumer Behavior , Principles of Marketing , and Social Media Marketing . She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Binghamton University, an M.S. in Retailing and Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona, and a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul, Korea. Research Focus Her research emphasizes: Consumer psychology and well-being (experiential/material purchases, time & money dynamics) Emotional responses to product failures and design innovativeness Social media effects on brand storytelling and consumer attitudes Cross-cultural influences in luxury fashion, microlending, and K-wave adoption Publication Trends Analysis of her recent 15 articles shows consistent exploration of consumer psychology , design influence , and cultural dynamics in marketing. Key themes include product failure responses , innovative design communication , and cross-cultural behavioral differences . Her work often integrates emotional evaluation and cognitive processing frameworks.

Olga BountaliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Operations Management
• Stochastic Modeling
• Healthcare Operations
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Olga Bountali is an Assistant Professor (on leave) at the University of Toronto Mississauga, cross-appointed between the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT) and the Department of Management, with a cross-appointment at the Rotman School of Management. Her expertise lies in operations management, stochastic modeling, and healthcare operations. She focuses on complex decision-making in competitive environments, particularly in healthcare systems and service operations. Dr. Bountali holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the University of Athens, followed by postdoctoral research at Southern Methodist University (Engineering Management) and Koç University (Industrial Engineering). She has collaborated with institutions like Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern, applying stochastic models to improve healthcare delivery for uninsured patients with chronic diseases. Her work also includes consulting for Marriott Hotels and analyzing strategic customer behavior in service systems. Her research interests span queueing theory, healthcare policy analysis, and the application of operational tools to public health challenges. She actively collaborates across disciplines—engineering, business, and medicine—to address systemic inefficiencies in service operations, particularly in emergent dialysis and compassionate care protocols. Dr. Bountali’s research emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions, leveraging empirical data and mathematical modeling to inform policy and practice. Her recent projects include reengineering dialysis protocols and mitigating patient no-shows through strategic double-booking disincentives.

Luca FornaroView profile

Adjunct Professor

• International Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Economic Growth
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Luca Fornaro is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Research in International Economics (CREI), Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), and Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics. He holds additional affiliations as a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has served as a Visiting Scholar at the Bank of England, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research focuses on International Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics , with significant contributions to understanding global inflation dynamics, monetary policy frameworks, financial crises, and international capital flows. Recent work examines the intersection of climate policy and monetary systems, supply-side constraints in fiscal policy, and the challenges of monetary cooperation during global economic disruptions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with Monetary policy transmission mechanisms Global spillovers and policy coordination Structural economic transformations Supply-demand imbalances Financial stability considerations His work frequently appears in top-tier journals including the American Economic Review and The Review of Economic Studies. Fornaro maintains active research collaborations with leading economists including G. Benigno, M. Wolf, and F. Romei. His methodological approach combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of global economic phenomena.

• Electromagnetic Theory
• Applied Mathematics
• Numerical Methods
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Dario Bojanjac is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Wireless Communications, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of electromagnetic processes, numerical methods for Maxwell's equations, and applied mathematics techniques like asymptotic analysis. He holds a PhD in mathematics (2015) and electrical engineering (2009), with extensive visiting scholar experience at institutions such as École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the University of Michigan. Education: PhD in Mathematics (2015), Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb PhD in Electrical Engineering (2009), Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing His research interests include electromagnetic wave scattering, homogenization of Maxwell's equations, and computational electromagnetism. Recent work explores ground-based SAR systems, deep learning applications in radar data analysis, and flood classification using multivariate approaches. He has received awards including the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship and Croatian Government Fellowship. His projects include satellite electromagnetic field measurements and metamaterial-based invisibility cloak realization. He participates in lab initiatives like AOLAB2 and coordinates projects such as BODYSEN and HybridAccess. Awards: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships CIME Foundation Fellowship European Science Foundation Fellowship Bojanjac has advised on multiple research projects and contributed to educational initiatives like the MILE interactive learning system. His lab collaborations include work on sensor systems and optical communication technologies.

• International Business
• Technology Innovation Management
• Social Network Analysis
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Marianna Marra is an Associate Professor in International Business and Innovation at the University of Sussex Business School. She holds a PhD from Aston University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on multinational knowledge networks, institutional contexts impacting MNEs, and social network analysis. She leads roles such as Director of MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation and chairs the British Academy of Management's International Business/International Management SIG. Key achievements include grants like the 2021 Research Excellence Award and editorial roles in journals including Journal of Management Studies and International Business Review . Marianna actively supervises doctoral students exploring international business, innovation, and quantitative methods. Education: PhD from Aston University (UK), PhD from University of Salerno (Italy), visiting scholar at Rutgers University (US). Research Interests: Multinational knowledge networks, institutional analysis, social network methods, and technology innovation management. Her work bridges international business theory and practice, analyzing how institutions and networks shape MNE strategies. Recent grants include seed funding from the University of Sussex and the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. She has organized major events like the 2023 BAM Conference and the EIBA Summer School on Research Methods in International Business. Awards: Excellence Education Award (2019), Research Excellence Awards for Emerging Scholar (2021). Grants: Over 10 grants since 2018, including BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant (2020). Marianna contributes to academic communities through editorial boards and conference leadership, emphasizing sustainability and disruptive innovation in business practices.

Ann-Margaret EsnardView profile

Professor

• Urban Planning
• Disaster Planning
• Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment
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Ann-Margaret Esnard is a Distinguished University Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies (Georgia State University). She holds a PhD in Regional Planning from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her research focuses on urban planning, disaster resilience, and vulnerability assessment, with NSF-funded projects addressing post-disaster recovery, community resilience, and school recovery. She chairs the Council for Progress of Cities (2014–2016) and serves on the National Academies’ Committee for Measuring Community Resilience. Education: PhD in Regional Planning, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Research interests include disaster planning, transnational disaster response, and policy integration for vulnerable populations. Key publications include Displaced by Disaster: Recovery and Resilience in a Globalizing World (2014) and Coming Home after Disaster (2017). She leads initiatives such as the Housing and Community Development Lab, exploring equitable post-disaster rebuilding. Awards include the Distinguished University Professor title. Her work bridges policy, urban studies, and disaster science to address systemic inequities in disaster-prone regions.

• Clinical Trials Design
• Biostatistics
• Alzheimer's Disease Research
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Dr. Ronald Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego. His research focuses on clinical trials design, biostatistical analysis of longitudinal data, and software development for clinical trial management. He serves as a Co-Investigator in the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (NIH U19AG010483), contributing to large-scale trials evaluating interventions for Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative conditions. Key research areas include exercise-based interventions for mild cognitive impairment (EXERT trial), biomarker development for early Alzheimer's detection, and methodological innovations in clinical trial design. His work spans translational research, statistical methodology, and collaborative efforts across neurology, psychiatry, and public health disciplines. Dr. Thomas has led or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with recent emphasis on exercise effects, imaging biomarkers, and trial recruitment strategies in Alzheimer's prevention studies. His studies often involve multisite collaborations and emphasize rigorous statistical analysis to assess treatment efficacy and biomarker progression. Notable contributions include developing composite cognitive outcomes for clinical trials and evaluating safety/efficacy of novel therapeutic agents like Posiphen and ladostigil. Current projects focus on optimizing trial designs to account for pandemic-related disruptions and enhancing data sharing practices in preclinical Alzheimer's research.