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• Electronic Engineering
• Mechatronics and Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Roya Haratian serves as Principal Academic (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Electronic Science and Engineering at Bournemouth University's Department of Design and Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Technology. As Deputy Head of Department and Athena SWAN lead, she spearheaded the department's successful Bronze Award in 2021 for gender equality initiatives. Her leadership extends to curriculum development in Mechatronics and Robotics programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her academic credentials include a BSc (First Class Honours) and MSc (Distinction) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, followed by a PhD in Electronic Engineering from Queen Mary University of London (2014). Prior to her current role, she worked as an Associate Lecturer at QMUL and Research Associate at Bristol Robotics Lab, focusing on on-body sensing systems and bio-signal processing for human-machine collaboration. Haratian's research centers on electronic engineering applications in human-robot interaction, with particular emphasis on on-body sensing technologies, signal processing, and machine learning. Her work bridges theoretical innovation with industrial implementation, developing assistive technologies for healthcare and safety-critical systems. Recent projects address diabetic foot ulcer prevention, emotion recognition in VR, and human-machine collaboration safety protocols, demonstrating strong translational impact across medical and industrial domains. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strategic progression from foundational signal processing techniques toward integrated human-machine systems. Her work increasingly incorporates game theory for resource allocation, AI-driven predictive modeling, and inclusive design principles, with growing emphasis on real-world implementation challenges and ethical considerations in assistive technologies. Key recognitions include: Athena SWAN Bronze Award (Advance HE, 2021) for departmental gender equality leadership Senior Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (2021) BU Doctoral College Outstanding Contribution Award (2025) Design Review Award from Institute of Mechanical Engineering (2023) Student Experience 'You are Brilliant' Award (2017) As Recognised Research Supervisor (UK Council for Graduate Education), she currently co-supervises five PhD students on topics including AI surveillance, biomechatronics, and digital twin simulation. Her £1.2M+ research portfolio features strategic partnerships with Zimmer-Biomet, Computational Mechanics Wessex Institute, and Daido Industrial Bearing, with recent grants including HEIF-funded AI emotion recognition systems (2025) and QR-funded human-machine safety protocols (2024). She actively mentors through AdvanceHE's Aurora program and leads BU's Inclusivity Curriculum Evaluation project. Haratian directs the department's Athena SWAN initiative and collaborates with the Royal Institute on STEM outreach, designing bioelectronic masterclasses for GCSE students. Her public engagement includes 'Café Scientifique' discussions on machine emotion recognition and keynote addresses at Brockenhurst STEM Awards, focusing on translating on-body sensing research into real-world health applications.

• Stochastic Control and Games
• Mathematical Finance
• Principal-Agent Problem
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Zimu Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the FinTech Thrust at HKUST(Guangzhou) and previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), mentored by Michael Ludkovski. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southern California (2021), supervised by Jianfeng Zhang. His research focuses on Stochastic Control and Games, Mathematical Finance, Principal-Agent Problem, and Machine Learning. His academic journey includes a visiting role at UCSB's Department of Statistics and Applied Probability. Key research interests involve dynamic economic models, optimal consumption theory, and financial risk analysis. Recent publications highlight contributions to stochastic control, principal-agent dynamics, and computational finance. Zhu's work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in FinTech and quantitative finance. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his active research portfolio reflects a strong focus on impactful contributions to his field.

Shouqiang WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Operations
• Mechanism Design
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Shouqiang Wang is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on strategic operations problems in business and public domains, emphasizing incentive structures under asymmetric information and dynamic interactions. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Duke University, with additional degrees from Duke and Peking University. Education: PhD in Business Administration (Duke, 2011), MS in Statistics (Duke, 2011), BS in Mathematics and BA in Economics (Peking University, 2006). Visiting student at Uppsala University (2005). Research Interests: Revenue Management (online platforms) Sustainable and Public Sector Operations Supply Chain Management Information Economics (mechanism design) Dynamic Programming and Stochastic Control Key Contributions: Published in top journals like Management Science , Operations Research , and M&SOM . Recognized with awards including the ENRE Best Publication Award and POM Society Best Paper Award. Active in editorial roles for leading journals. Awards: Includes Management Science Meritorious Service Award, finalist for Jindal Faculty of the Year, and advisor to award-winning PhD students. Teaching: Courses in statistics, business analytics, logistics, and operations management. Known for innovative pedagogical approaches. Service: Serves on editorial boards, conference organizing committees, and grant review panels. Engages with industries like C.H. Robinson and Target.

Pedro AlzariView profile

Professor

• Structural Biology
• Molecular and Structural Biology
• Microbial Physiology
• +10 more

Pedro Alzari is a leading researcher and Head of the Structural Microbiology Unit within the Department of Structural Biology and Chemistry at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France. He is a Principal Investigator actively leading research on the structural biology of bacterial pathogens, with a primary focus on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other Actinobacteria. His work is central to understanding microbial physiology, pathogenesis, and cell signaling mechanisms. His research interests lie at the intersection of structural biology, biochemistry, and microbiology. Dr. Alzari's work focuses on elucidating the three-dimensional structures and functional mechanisms of proteins involved in critical bacterial processes such as cell division, cell wall synthesis, and metabolic regulation. His group employs a wide array of techniques, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and biophysical methods, to study key systems like the PknA/PknB serine/threonine kinases and the divisome-elongasome machinery in Corynebacteriales. A significant theme in his recent work is the discovery of eukaryotic-like signaling and structural systems in bacteria, such as the repurposed gephyrin-like protein in cell division. The trends in Dr. Alzari's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on integrative structural biology to solve complex problems in antimicrobial resistance and infectious disease. His work bridges fundamental science with drug discovery, particularly in developing new inhibitors for M. tuberculosis DNA gyrase and Plasmodium proteases. The research consistently involves high-resolution structural analysis (cryo-EM and crystallography) to understand enzyme mechanisms, inhibitor binding, and protein-protein interactions at the atomic level, providing a rational basis for therapeutic intervention. Dr. Alzari has secured significant funding for his research, leading major projects such as the ongoing 'PknA/PknB in mycobacterial cell division' and the completed 'MM4TB' project. He mentors a dynamic team of researchers, including PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and research engineers, fostering the next generation of scientists in the field. His laboratory is a hub for structural microbiology, contributing to a deeper understanding of bacterial cell biology. The group's work on the divisome and elongasome in Actinobacteria has revealed crucial crosstalk between these machineries, identifying potential new targets for anti-mycobacterial drugs. The team's use of the Institut Pasteur's core facilities, such as the nanoimaging Cryo-EM core facility, underscores their commitment to cutting-edge methodology.

Vernon SmithView profile

Professor

• Experimental Economics
• Market Design
• Behavioral Finance
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Vernon L. Smith is the George L. Argyros Endowed Chair in Finance and Economics at Chapman University, with joint appointments in the Argyros College of Business and Economics and Fowler School of Law. He founded and directs Chapman's Economic Science Institute. Smith completed his BS in electrical engineering at Caltech (1949), MA in economics at University of Kansas (1952), and PhD in economics at Harvard (1955). His pioneering research in experimental economics examines market mechanisms, human exchange behavior, and institutional design. Key domains include: Design of efficient markets for electricity, water, and emissions trading Behavioral foundations of property rights and exchange Neuroeconomic basis of decision-making Housing market bubbles and financial crises Adam Smith's moral philosophy applied to modern economics His 375+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of economic theories, with recent work analyzing policy impacts and market stability. Honors include: Nobel Prize in Economics (2002) National Academy of Sciences membership (1995) Doti-Spogli Free Enterprise Award (2023) Experimental economics laboratories named in his honor at Purdue University and University of Alaska Anchorage Smith has advised governments worldwide on market liberalization, served on editorial boards of 8 major economics journals, and held leadership roles in multiple economic associations including presidency of the Economic Science Association.

Frank MarkertView profile

Associate Professor

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Hydrogen Safety
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Frank Markert is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) , Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Structures and Safety. His research focuses on fire safety engineering, hydrogen safety, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and risk assessment, with applications in tunnel safety, hydrogen refuelling stations, and emergency response systems. Education: While specific degrees are not listed, his role as Associate Professor and extensive research output suggest advanced qualifications in fire safety engineering or related fields. Research Interests: Fire safety and fire dynamics in structures Hydrogen safety, especially in confined spaces like tunnels Risk assessment and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) Computational modeling of fires and explosions Emergency response and crisis management systems Research Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize hydrogen safety in transport systems, tunnel fire mitigation, and innovative fire suppression techniques. He actively explores the risks associated with hydrogen-powered vehicles and infrastructure, including boil-off gas management and explosion mitigation strategies. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Main supervisor for PhD student Liu, W. in the project "Advanced fire engineering tool for integrated analysis of structural design parameters" (2020–2024). Principal Investigator (PI) for projects like FIRE21 (Nordic Fire and Rescue Services) and HyTunnel-CS (hydrogen safety in tunnels). Participant in EU projects such as K-FORCE (Knowledge FOr REsilient society) under Erasmus+. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the DTU Construct research group, focusing on civil and mechanical engineering structures and safety.

Daniel KrähmerView profile

Professor

• Information Economics
• Game Theory
• Mechanism Design
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Prof. Dr. Daniel Krähmer is a faculty member at the Institute of Microeconomics within the University of Bonn . As a project leader in CRC 224 , he focuses on theoretical economics, particularly Information Economics and Game Theory. His office is located at Lennestr. 43, 2nd floor, and his work explores Mechanism Design, Contract Theory, and Behavioral Economics. His research integrates Industrial Organization and Microeconomics, addressing topics like liquidity constraints, strategic communication, and consumer behavior in search markets. Publications span top journals such as Journal of Economic Theory , American Economic Journal: Microeconomics , and Review of Economic Studies . Collaborators include Roland Strausz, Tobias Gamp, and Helmut Bester.

Kenneth LeonardView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Health Economics
• Choice under Uncertainty
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Dr. Kenneth L. Leonard is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland , College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His work focuses on Africa , addressing issues in Development Economics and Health Economics through empirical studies of healthcare delivery systems and social learning dynamics. Education: B.A. (1989) from Swarthmore College Ph.D. (1997) from University of California at Berkeley Research Interests: Investigates asymmetric information in healthcare delivery systems Analyzes peer effects and social networks in rural economies Examines NGO roles in public service provision Explores cultural determinants of gender behavior Recent work emphasizes health worker performance across 8 African countries (Cameroun, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania), using vignette methodology and direct clinician observation . Publications span journals like Economic Development and Cultural Change and Health Policy and Planning , with methodological contributions on measuring process quality versus structural quality in healthcare.

• Contract Theory
• Asymmetric Information
• Economic Policy Design
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William Fuchs is a Professor and Spurgeon Bell Centennial Fellow at the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin, where he directs the Finance PhD program. He concurrently serves as a distinguished researcher at Universidad Carlos III Madrid. He earned his PhD in Economic Analysis and Policy from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2005, followed by academic positions at the University of Chicago and UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. His research examines economic environments with contractual frictions stemming from asymmetric information or weak enforcement mechanisms. Key interests include: Design of policies and repeated interactions to overcome market inefficiencies Theoretical frameworks for organizational contracts and institutional design Applications spanning transnational governance, corporate regulation, and market optimization His publication trends show consistent focus on: Contract theory dynamics in imperfect markets Organizational decision-making under information constraints Structural analyses of financial and labor market institutions Recognized with significant awards including: Two NSF Grants ERC Consolidator Grant Spurgeon Bell Centennial Fellowship He maintains active professional engagement as president of the Finance Theory Group and has provided consulting expertise to private equity firms, startups (notably MercadoLibre.com), and Federal Reserve Banks.

Jeff FroomanView profile

Professor

• Market Morality
• Business Ethics
• Agency Theory
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Jeff Frooman is a Professor jointly appointed between the Faculty of Arts (Philosophy) and Faculty of Management (Finance) at the University of New Brunswick. He holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and received the UNB Merit Award in 2018 for outstanding contributions across teaching, research, and university service. Professor Frooman's research examines ethical dimensions of markets, trust dynamics, and agency relationships in business contexts. His recent work explores moral boundaries of markets, consumer fraud mechanisms, and corporate social responsibility implementation. He serves as President of the Society for Business Ethics (2019-2022) and previously as Executive Director. His teaching portfolio includes Philosophical Classics in Ethics, Business Ethics, Symbolic Logic, Applied Professional Ethics, and Capitalism vs. Communism. Research outputs demonstrate methodological diversity from theoretical ethics to empirical finance studies. Honors include leadership roles in international ethics associations and editorial positions including Associate Editor for Business and Society (2008-2010).

Thomas TrögerView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Microeconomics
• Auction Design
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Prof. Thomas Tröger is a Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim since 2010. His expertise lies in Game Theory and Microeconomics, with notable contributions to mechanism design, auctions, and collective action problems. He holds a doctorate in Economics from the University of Bonn and has held positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara (Assistant Professor) and the University of Bern (Associate Professor). His research focuses on informed-principal problems, voting mechanisms, and task allocation dynamics. Education: Doctorate in Economics, University of Bonn Postdoctoral Fellowship at University College London Studies in Mathematics at Darmstadt and Karlsruhe Research Interests: Game theory applications in mechanism design Auctions and resale dynamics Volunteer coordination in unpleasant and pleasant tasks Social distancing policies with private health signals Articles Trends: Recent work explores solutions to the informed-principal problem via the Neo-Optimum framework and analyzes social distancing strategies with private health data. Earlier contributions include the Multiple-Volunteers Principle for task assignment and analysis of eBay’s second-chance offers. Advising & Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, his academic roles suggest extensive mentoring in graduate economics. Grants and labs are not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Clement MinaudierView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Economy
• Organizational Economics
• Development Economics
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Dr Clement Minaudier is an Assistant Professor in Economics at City St George's, University of London , affiliated with the Department of Economics within the School of Health Sciences. His research centers on political economy, organizational economics, and development economics, with a focus on how information shapes political decisions and influences actors such as lobbyists, bureaucrats, and policymakers. PhD in Economics, London School of Economics (2019) Former Assistant Professor, University of Vienna Current teaching: Public Economics, Advanced Microeconomics, Political Economy, and Econometrics His research explores the mechanisms through which information is generated, transmitted, and leveraged in political and bureaucratic settings. He investigates topics such as lobbying dynamics, transparency, political accountability during crises, and informal fiscal systems in developing countries. His work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis, often using game-theoretic frameworks to understand strategic interactions among political agents. His recent publications appear in top-tier journals including the American Journal of Political Science , Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization , and British Journal of Political Science . His 2022 paper won the POLECON UK Best Graduate Paper Award . Several of his ongoing projects are under revise-and-resubmit at leading journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Development Economics . He is an active peer reviewer for major journals such as: American Journal of Political Science European Economic Review Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization Mathematical Social Sciences Dr Minaudier has supervised and taught at multiple institutions, including LSE and the University of Vienna. He has led courses in microeconomics, game theory, behavioral economics, and econometrics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as summer programs at LSE and City. He currently holds office hours for students and maintains an active research profile via Google Scholar and personal website.

Barry M. MitnickView profile

Professor

• Agency Theory
• Organizational Theory
• Business Ethics
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Barry M. Mitnick is Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business and Professor of Public and International Affairs, with his office in Mervis Hall. He teaches core courses in managerial ethics, business & politics, and market manipulations while pioneering foundational theories in organizational behavior and institutional analysis. His academic credentials include: PhD in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania (1974) MA in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania (1973) MA in Physics, Columbia University (1970) BS in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1968) Mitnick's research centers on the institutional theory of agency, which he co-originated in 1973, demonstrating how organizations manage imperfect agency through cost-benefit tradeoffs. His work extends to testaments theory (credibility assessment via Rule of Two), wicked wicked problems (cycling social issues with moral dimension shifts), and integrative business ethics unifying deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. He explores reputation dynamics, organizational meaning-making, and regulatory frameworks across public/private sectors. Recent publications (2015-2019) reveal persistent focus on agency theory refinement, institutional applications in regulation and CSR, and interdisciplinary synthesis across management, political science, and ethics. His work consistently examines credibility mechanisms, imperfection management, and systemic problem-solving in organizational contexts. Key recognitions include: Sumner Marcus Award (2014), the highest career honor in Social Issues in Management Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award (2019) for Market Manipulations course Best Article Award (2002) for CSR measurement research Four consecutive Katz Excellence in Teaching Awards (2014-2017, 2019-2020) SSRN's #1 ranked paper in Delegation & Agency field As Associate Editor of Business & Society and former SIM Division chair (2007-2012), he has shaped academic discourse through editorial leadership and conference organization. His grant activities include Brookings Institution fellowship (1973-1974) and NSF-funded research on incentive systems, while advising features collaborative projects like the wicked wicked problems working group with graduate students. He co-leads the wicked wicked problems research collective at Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and maintains long-term collaborations with scholars like Robert C. Ryan on social construction of organizational systems, examining how participants commit to action amid uncertainty through meaning-making institutions.

• Microfinance
• Public Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Jennifer Coats is a Senior Clinical Professor in the Department of Finance and Real Estate at Colorado State University's College of Business, serving as Academic Director of the Master of Finance Program. She teaches Financial Markets and Methods in the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE) MBA program and International Finance. Her research employs experimental methodologies to investigate microfinance systems, private provision of public goods, and common property resource management. With publications in Economic Inquiry and the Journal of Public Economics , her work bridges behavioral finance, public economics, and environmental sustainability. She was a 2011-2012 Resident Research Fellow at Colorado State University's School of Global Environmental Sustainability. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on behavioral aspects of economic decision-making, including financial well-being interventions, insurance choice anomalies, budgeting processes, and public goods dynamics. Her experimental approach provides empirical insights into how institutional structures shape individual and group financial behaviors across diverse contexts. Her scientific recognition includes: Resident Research Fellow, School of Global Environmental Sustainability, Colorado State University (2011-2012) Dr. Coats actively contributes to academic service through the First Generation Awards Committee, supporting initiatives for first-generation college students. She volunteers with the Poudre School District and maintains an active research agenda with publications spanning 28 years, including 2024 work on financial well-being improvement strategies.

Steinar HoldenView profile

Professor

• Wage Determination
• Monetary Policy
• Fiscal Policy
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Steinar Holden is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Oslo, with a 30-year tenure (1994-present). He served as Head of Department (2016-2023) and Deputy Head (2008-2015). Current roles include external member of Norges Bank's Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee (2024-2027) and leadership in public commissions like the Frontfagsmodellutvalget (2023) and the Expert Group on Pandemic Measures (2020-2022). Research Interests focus on wage determination, monetary/fiscal policy, macroeconomics, and labor market dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models (wage rigidity, bargaining theory) with policy applications (climate finance, pandemic response, oil fund utilization). Key Publications include studies on credit rating dynamics (2018), wage rigidity (2008), and pandemic policy (2024), appearing in journals like International Economic Review and Scandinavian Journal of Economics . Articles emphasize policy relevance and institutional analysis. Scientific Recognition includes the University of Oslo Dissemination Award (2019) and Akademikerprisen (2024). He chairs major commissions and contributes to textbook development and public debates.