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Francesca CarrieriView profile

Associate Professor

• Asset Pricing
• International Finance
• Portfolio Management
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Francesca Carrieri is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California and a Laurea in Law from the University of Bari, Italy. Her research focuses on asset pricing, international finance, and portfolio management, particularly in the context of financial integration in developed and emerging markets. She has published extensively in top journals like the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis . Education : PhD in Economics, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA Laurea in Law, Università di Bari, Italy Research Interests : Dr. Carrieri’s work examines currency risk in emerging markets, the impact of implicit barriers on globalization, and the role of industries in market integration. Her research has contributed to understanding the European Monetary Union’s dynamics and global equity price fluctuations. Awards & Grants : Emerald Management Reviews Citation of Excellence Award (2011) SSHRC Grant (Ranked 1st out of 139 applications, 2012–2016) Desmarais Faculty Scholar, McGill University (2010–2013) Multiple SSHRC grants (2003–2012) Grants & Contributions : Her research has been supported by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), IFM2, and others. She has also received funding for projects exploring cross-border funding frictions and financial integration reversals. Labs/Teams : Active in the Desautels Faculty’s research groups, focusing on finance and international markets.

Sarah WardView profile

Lecturer

• Community Development
• Youth Work
• Participatory Research
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Dr. Sarah Ward is a Lecturer in Learning in Communities at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on community development, youth participation, and the Capabilities Approach to address social justice. She holds a PhD in Urban Studies from the University of Glasgow, exploring Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) and its impact on community wellbeing. Dr. Ward has over two decades of experience in youth and community work, with a commitment to participatory research and policy influence. Education: PhD, Urban Studies, University of Glasgow (2018) MLitt Creative Writing, University of Glasgow (2010) MSc Adult Education and Community Development, University of Glasgow (1998) Postgraduate Certificate in Adult Education, University of Strathclyde (1997) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Edinburgh (2024) Associate Fellow in Academic Practice, University of Glasgow (2021) Research Interests: Dr. Ward’s research emphasizes participatory approaches to empower marginalized communities. Key themes include dialogue-driven groupwork, youth activism barriers, and leveraging the Capabilities Approach to enhance social equity. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community organizations to ensure lived experiences shape research outcomes. Grants & Projects: British Academy Early Career Network Seed Grant 2023: Investigated barriers/enablers to youth activism in Scotland, fostering collaborations with Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities. Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland: Developed capabilities research models to amplify youth voices in policy decisions. Awards: Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize 2017 (University of Cambridge) Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Ward teaches courses on community learning and social justice at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She currently supervises Anne O’Donnell (mental health survivor activism) and Fiona Lindsay (physiotherapy CBR skills). Affiliations: Edinburgh Futures Institute Research Affiliate CLD Standards Council Committee Member Coordinator, Human Development & Capabilities Association Education Thematic Group Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary networks including the Child and Youth Research Hub at the University of Edinburgh and partners like Youthlink Scotland to advance community-centered research practices.

Gordana VitanovaView profile

Professor

• Capital Markets
• Financial Accounting
• Insurance
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Prof. Gordana Vitanova is a Full Professor at the Economic Faculty of the University of Goce Delčev, specializing in finance and accounting. She holds a PhD in Economics (2000) from the Economic Faculty in Priština, focusing on capital markets and corporate financing. Her academic career includes teaching courses like Financial Markets and Institutions, Tax and Banking Accounting, and Managerial Accounting Practices. Her research interests span capital market development, financial instruments, risk management, and corporate financing strategies in emerging economies. Key contributions include studies on Macedonian stock exchange dynamics, banking sector trends, and alternative financing mechanisms for SMEs. She has authored textbooks such as Financial Markets and Institutions (2003) and Tax and Banking Accounting (2004). Her publications analyze challenges in capital market development, credit risk management in Macedonian banks, and the role of leasing as an alternative financing tool. She has also explored pension fund investment strategies and life insurance market dynamics in Southeastern Europe. Her work frequently addresses practical applications of financial theories in Macedonia's transitional economy. Prof. Vitanova has presented at international symposiums on topics like regional cooperation in capital markets and quality management practices. She has advised on reforms in Macedonia's financial sector and contributed to educational programs enhancing financial literacy among businesses and investors.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Family Firms
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Leon Bogdan Stacescu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, BI Norwegian Business School. His expertise includes corporate finance, corporate governance, family firms, financial economics, ESG, and tax policy. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Zurich, an M.A. from Central European University, and a B.A. from Al. I. Cuza University. His research focuses on agency conflicts in dividend policies, family firm governance dynamics, and the interplay between taxation and corporate behavior. Notable work examines how shareholder conflicts influence dividend responses to tax changes and how family involvement in governance correlates with firm performance. Stacescu has published in top journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Review of Finance , with over 35 academic contributions including lectures at leading conferences. His work often addresses Norwegian firm data, offering insights into tax policies, family business strategies, and financial market mechanisms. He has presented at institutions such as the University of Edinburgh and Harvard Law School, and his research has practical implications for policy on intercorporate taxation and family firm governance. Grants and collaborations include the Center for Corporate Governance Research and multiple international academic networks.

Baxter RobinsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Entrepreneurship
• Wealth Inequality
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Baxter Robinson is Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Western Ontario. His research combines microdata with heterogeneous agent models to analyze wealth inequality, entrepreneurial risk, and consumption dynamics. Current projects examine how wealth composition affects economic behavior under incomplete markets. He teaches macroeconomics and econometrics, employing computational methods to study distributional economic outcomes. His work has implications for policies addressing wealth disparities.

Margaret DavenportView profile

Lecturer

• International Macroeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
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Margaret Davenport is a Lecturer in Economics at King's Business School, King's College London since October 2022. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Lausanne (HEC) and earned her PhD from the University of St. Gallen in 2018. Her research focuses on International Macroeconomics, exploring drivers and consequences of global capital flows, household finance, and economic growth. She examines how behavioral factors like portfolio stickiness and non-rational expectations influence macroeconomic outcomes in international contexts. Her research interests include synthesizing household/investor behavior with structural macroeconomic models to analyze capital allocation effects on asset prices and economic well-being. She has published in journals like the Journal of International Money and Finance and Journal of International Economics. Margaret has organized academic events such as the 2023 Research Handbook of Macroprudential Policy Conference and the Second Super Informal Conference at King’s College London. She maintains a personal website at www.margaretdavenport.ch and holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-4949-4975).

Joel RabinovichView profile

Lecturer

• Corporate Financialisation
• Global Value Chains
• Intangible Assets
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Dr. Joel Rabinovich is a Lecturer in International Political Economy at King’s College London’s Department of European & International Studies, within the School of Politics & Economics. He holds a PhD from Sorbonne Paris Nord and joined King’s in 2022, previously lecturing at City, University of London. His research focuses on corporate financialization, global value chains, intangible assets, and the interplay between financial and productive decisions in multinational corporations, particularly in Latin America and peripheral economies. Methodologically, he employs quantitative analyses of firm-level data, drawing on heterodox economics and critical accounting perspectives. His research interests include corporate financialization dynamics, global value chain structures, and the impact of corporate strategies on national economies. He has also consulted for the Argentine Ministry of Health and collaborated with SOMO, a research NGO on multinational corporations. Rabinovich’s work bridges political economy and finance, addressing topics like Latin America’s capital outflows, corporate bond issuance strategies in emerging markets, and historical wealth distribution patterns. His recent studies highlight the growing role of intangible assets and financialization in shaping corporate behavior. Education: PhD from Sorbonne Paris Nord. His awards include the 2024 CEMLA Honorary Mention and 2022 REPE/Herbert Simon prizes for research on financialization and corporate behavior. He actively advises PhD students in areas aligned with his research interests and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups like the Global Production, Finance and Labour research group at King’s. Rabinovich participates in research initiatives such as the Global Capitalism, Power & Uneven Development group and the Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective, focusing on systemic inequalities and development dynamics in global capitalism.

Philip SwicegoodView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Business Ethics
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Dr. Philip Swicegood is the R. Michael James Family Professor of Finance and Chair of the Department of Accounting, Business, and Finance at Wofford College. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida State University, an MBA from the University of Texas-Austin, and a B.S. in Finance and Philosophy from Liberty University. His research focuses on investments, corporate finance, real estate, and business ethics, with a particular interest in neural network modeling and game theory. Dr. Swicegood has extensive professional experience, including serving as a Fulbright Scholar in Croatia, a U.S. Treasury Department analyst, and founder of The Broad River Group LLC. He actively contributes to global development through HighMark Inc., conducting finance training in countries like Russia, Macedonia, and Vietnam. He oversees Wofford’s micro-credit programs in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, funded by student investment funds. His awards include the 2003-2004 Teacher of the Year Award, multiple grants, and recognition for research excellence. He advises the James Student-Managed Investment Fund and actively engages in community service, fly fishing, and family life.

• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Behavioral Finance
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Kamil Korhan Nazliben serves as Assistant Professor of Finance at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management, where he also holds the position of Academic Director for the International Management master's program. His research spans sustainable finance, corporate governance, behavioral finance, and business ethics, with a distinctive focus on post-conflict societies, particularly Sri Lanka. Dr. Nazliben's research interests center on how social diversity, board composition, and corporate governance mechanisms affect firm performance in contexts of ethnic conflict and post-war reconciliation. His work demonstrates that ethno-linguistic inclusiveness on corporate boards positively impacts both financial stability and market performance in Sri Lanka, challenging conventional wisdom about communication barriers in diverse boards. His research bridges finance with social sciences, examining how cultural norms and ethical values influence corporate governance regulation and practice. Analysis of his publication history reveals a clear evolution from more traditional finance topics toward socially relevant research on corporate governance in post-conflict environments. His most recent work consistently examines Sri Lanka as a case study, generating insights applicable to other regions with similar historical and social contexts. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects finance with sociology, political science, and ethics. His scientific recognition includes multiple Excellent Teaching Awards across different academic years (2017-2023), reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to master's level courses including International Finance, Sustainable Finance and Value Creation, Financial Management, and Investments and Behavioral Finance. Dr. Nazliben has supervised numerous master's theses, including Emil S. Kumara's doctoral work on corporate governance in Sri Lanka. His current projects include the 'Lifelong Development in Finance' initiative. He also contributes to university governance through service on the Education Committee and as coordinator for bachelor thesis supervision in finance. His research activities include maintaining active collaborations with institutions like the University of Queensland and participating in research centers including CentER for Economic Research, Tilburg Law and Economic Center (TILEC), and Tilburg Sustainability Center. His dataset on 'Social qualities of corporate managers in Sri Lanka' demonstrates his commitment to transparent and reproducible research.

Kashinath BasuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Network Virtualization
• Cloud Computing
• AI/ML in Networking
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Dr. Kashinath Basu is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and specializes in network virtualization, cloud computing, AI/ML for infrastructure management, and smart grid communication. His research explores SDN/NFV, cybersecurity frameworks, and quantum-resistant cryptography. Education: PhD in Computer Science, with academic and professional experience spanning over two decades. Research focuses on next-gen networks, cloud orchestration, and AI-driven security solutions. Current projects include softwarization of networks, smart grid communication protocols, and QoS-aware cloud services. Research interests span from foundational network architecture design to applied cybersecurity in smart cities. He has authored influential papers on topics like SD-WAN traffic prediction using ML, QoS-aware service selection in cloud environments, and control frameworks for smart grids. His work bridges theoretical network research with real-world infrastructure challenges. Professional contributions include editorial roles for journals like IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and active participation in IEEE Working Groups on SDN/Quantum Communication. He has organized major conferences such as IEEE MobileCloud and ITNAC, reflecting his leadership in advancing network technologies. Labs/Teams: Member of the Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity Research Group, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis and Systems (AIDAS) Institute, and the Dependable Systems Engineering Research Centre. Collaborates with industry partners on projects related to autonomous cyber defense and blockchain for smart city infrastructure.

Alexandra DiasView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Risk Management
• Insurance Finance
• Copula Models
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Alexandra Dias is a Professor of Finance and Actuarial Science at the University of York, affiliated with the School for Business and Society and the Department of Accounting and Finance. She previously held roles at the University of Leicester and University of Warwick. She earned her PhD from ETH Zurich, with additional degrees from Universidade de Lisboa and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Roles: Co-programme Leader for BSc Actuarial Science, Fellow of Advance HE, Member of the Pensions Gap Working Party (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries). Educations: PhD in Finance from ETH Zurich, MSc from Universidade de Lisboa, Licenciatura from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Her research focuses on quantitative risk management, insurance finance, copula models for multivariate dependence, and extreme events analysis. Recent work includes studies on pension gaps, reinsurance impacts, and digital accessibility in academia. She has contributed to journals like Risks, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Quantitative Finance . Key articles explore topics such as copula-based risk aggregation (2025), pensions policy (2024), and stop-loss reinsurance effects (2022). Her work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in insurance and policy. Awards: Fellow of Advance HE. Grants/Advising: Editor for European Journal of Finance , guest editor for Risks , and active in interdisciplinary research collaborations. Labs/Teams: Part of the York Management School’s actuarial science and finance research groups.

• Development economics
• Education
• Demography
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Esther Gehrke is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University's Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy, with affiliations at the German Economic Association's Development Economics Research Group, EUDN, CESifo, and IZA. Her work bridges applied microeconomics with development economics, education, demography, and agricultural policy. Key Research Areas: Human capital investment under uncertainty, migration policy impacts, agricultural modernization, and rural economic decision-making Teaching: Introduction to Economics (AEP10303), Economics of Agribusiness (AEP33306), and Central Themes in Development Economics (DEC30306) Her empirical work spans India, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Mexico, focusing on how households respond to policy shocks, climate variability, and migration constraints. Recent articles analyze protectionist FDI policies in Indonesia, career guidance interventions in Cambodia, and educational outcomes under US deportation risks in Mexico. Scientific contributions include the VENI grant (NWO) for studying educational inequalities within families. Her research combines structural economic modeling with field experiments, revealing nonlinear relationships between cattle investment and returns, and demonstrating how social insurance programs like India's NREGS can mitigate educational risks while facing implementation challenges. Awards: VENI grant (NWO) Methodological Strengths: Triple-difference causal identification Nonparametric production function estimation Dynamic complementarity modeling

• Asset Pricing
• Financial Economics
• Mathematical Finance
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Prof. Aleš Černý is a Professor of Finance at Bayes Business School, University of London. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick (1998) and has been affiliated with institutions like Imperial College London and Comenius University. His research focuses on incomplete financial markets, stochastic calculus, and optimal portfolio strategies. He has authored textbooks such as Mathematical Techniques in Finance: Tools for Incomplete Markets (Princeton UP) and serves as an Associate Editor for Review of Derivatives Research . Education: MSc and PhD in Economics, University of Warwick BSc/MSc in Mathematical Engineering, Czech Technical University Research Interests: Mean-variance hedging, optimal portfolio allocation, stochastic processes, mathematical finance, and risk management. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in financial markets and pension systems. Articles: Recent publications explore topics like the law of one price in quadratic hedging, semimartingale calculus, and efficiency measurement in operational research. His contributions advance methodologies in stochastic analysis and their financial applications. Professional Activities: He has held visiting positions at Comenius University and the Isaac Newton Institute. He has advised PhD students on topics ranging from derivatives pricing to pension finance. His consulting includes optimal asset allocation strategies for pension systems in the UK and Japan. Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects on data envelopment analysis, financial stability modeling, and computational finance techniques.

Simon HayleyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Investment Management
• Financial Markets
• Economics
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Dr. Simon Hayley is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. He specializes in investor behavior, financial markets, and behavioral finance. His research focuses on cognitive errors in investment returns measurement, retail trading behavior, and portfolio strategies. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Politics, Philosophy & Economics), University of Oxford Master of Science (Economics), University of Bristol Doctor of Philosophy (Finance), Bayes Business School, City, University of London Research Interests: Dr. Hayley’s work examines biases in investment returns (e.g., dollar-weighted returns), retail FX trading behavior, and performance measurement in private equity. He has published in journals like the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and co-authored Economics: A Primer (Oxford University Press, 2018). Publications & Awards: His recent work includes studies on private equity biases (2022) and dollar-weighted returns in US Treasurys (2024). He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Student Voice Award (2011 & 2015) and research recognition (2014). Professional Activities: He serves as a referee for the Financial Analyst’s Journal , has presented at conferences like Midwest Finance Association, and has been featured in media outlets including BBC and Financial Times.

Gianluca FusaiView profile

Professor

• Financial Engineering
• Mathematical Finance
• Numerical Methods for Finance
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Gianluca Fusai is a Professor of Mathematical Finance at Bayes Business School, University of London. He also holds a Full Professorship at Università del Piemonte Orientale. His research focuses on Financial Engineering, Numerical Methods for Finance, and Energy Markets. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including the textbook 'Implementing Models in Quantitative Finance' (Springer). Fusai has extensive consultancy experience with institutions like BNP Paribas and has served on editorial boards of journals such as Quantitative Finance and Mathematical Finance . Education: BSc in Economics, Bocconi University MSc in Statistics and Operational Research, University of Essex PhD in Finance, Warwick Business School Research Interests: His work spans Credit Risk, Commodity Derivatives, and advanced numerical techniques for pricing exotic options. He has developed methods for efficiently valuing Asian options, swaptions, and basket options under non-Gaussian models. Recent contributions address calibration risk and systemic risk in financial markets. Professional Activities: Organizer of the Financial Engineering Workshops at Bayes Business School Referee for journals including Journal of Banking and Finance and European Journal of Operational Research Consultant for public and private sector institutions Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple PhD students in topics like swaption pricing and counterparty credit risk. Active in grant-related research on systemic risk and quantitative finance applications. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives in computational finance and risk management at Bayes Business School, collaborating with institutions globally.