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Ramon Bastida Vialcanet is an Associate Professor at the UPF Barcelona School of Management and holds an adjunct position at Pompeu Fabra University's Economics and Business Department. He also serves as Vice Dean for Knowledge Transfer and Academic Director at UPF-BSM. His academic career includes roles at Toulouse Business School, HEC Liège, and other institutions. Education: Doctor in Social and Legal Sciences (Business Administration), Master in Financial Management, and Bachelor in Business Administration. Research Focus: Specializes in social enterprise management, sustainability reporting (NEIS/ESRS standards), ESG implementation in insurance, and social impact measurement. His work emphasizes integrating social and environmental dimensions into strategic frameworks like the Balanced Scorecard. Key Contributions: Published over 32 articles on sustainability norms, 14 books/chapters, and presented at 35+ conferences. Notable works include analyses of CSRD compliance, cooperative financial health, and barriers to social enterprise financing. Academic Leadership: Directs the Master in Financial and Accounting Management, coordinates internship programs, and leads advanced courses on social economy enterprises. Active in initiatives like the Vineburgh Regeneration Project and Som Mobilitat sustainable mobility initiative. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to outlets like El Economista , Técnica Contable y Financiera , and Harvard Deusto . Publicly discusses EU sustainability norms and their implications for businesses.

• Sustainability Reporting
• Social Enterprise Management
• ESG Implementation
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Cristina Aibar Guzman serves as Professor in the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting at the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, with additional affiliation at the Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER). She leads the research group 'CVSO Creation of Sustainable Value in Organizations', focusing on sustainable business model innovation and value creation frameworks. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2001) with the dissertation 'Theoretical analysis of the implications of the new public management model in management accounting systems', supervised by Dr. Maria Isabel Blanco Dopico. This established her expertise in public sector accounting transformations under new governance paradigms. Her research program critically examines intersections between financial systems and sustainability imperatives, with particular emphasis on ESG assurance mechanisms, institutional investor influence on corporate decarbonization, and gender diversity impacts on climate transparency. Current work investigates how disruptive global events reshape sustainability governance, employing robust multivariate methodologies across European corporate and public sector contexts. She actively explores the tangible and intangible benefits of sustainability strategies, including brand value enhancement through environmental product innovation and award recognition. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) institutional investor dynamics in SDG implementation, (2) gender representation effects on climate disclosure quality, and (3) verification market development for sustainability reporting. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges in Spanish and European settings. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific advising relationships and grant details remain unreported, her leadership of the CVSO research group indicates active mentorship of junior researchers. Her work demonstrates strong policy relevance for public sector sustainability implementation, particularly regarding local government SDG reporting frameworks. Her primary research infrastructure includes the CVSO research group and IBADER institute affiliation, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on agricultural biodiversity valuation and rural development applications of sustainable finance principles.

• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
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Cristina Aibar Guzman is a lecturer in the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She specializes in sustainable value creation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental governance. Her research focuses on institutional investors' influence on corporate decarbonization strategies, gender diversity in leadership roles, and the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in public and private sectors. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Accounting of Advanced Costs' (4th year, elective) and 'Accounting of Costs' (2nd year, compulsory) within the Degree in Business Administration and Management program. She is part of the research group 'Sustainable Value Creation in the Organizations,' exploring intersections between business strategy and sustainability. Her research consistently addresses sustainability challenges through lenses of governance, institutional ownership, and gender dynamics. Key themes include the role of female directors in climate transparency, the impact of disruptive global events (e.g., pandemic, wars) on corporate practices, and the effectiveness of sustainability assurance mechanisms. Recent work emphasizes empirical analyses of SDG reporting in Spanish local governments and the correlation between ownership structures and eco-innovation. Publications span journals and conference papers, with notable contributions to understanding stakeholder engagement, assurance of CSR reports, and the intangible benefits of sustainability awards. She has collaborated on multivariate analyses of SDG adoption drivers and the contribution of codes of conduct to human rights compliance in global industries. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Academic advising and student supervision details are unavailable.

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Environmental Accounting
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Fàtima Vidal Ayuso is a Professor at UPF Barcelona School of Management and Associate Professor at Pompeu Fabra University's Department of Economics and Business. She holds dual affiliations in the Business & Management Strategy domain and coordinates several academic programs including the Master in Auditing and Financial Management. Her research focuses on sustainability, circular economy, and corporate strategy, with notable contributions to consumer behavior analysis and SDG implementation frameworks. Education: BSc in Business Administration (University of Lleida), MSc in Financial & Accounting Management (UPF-BSM), current PhD candidate in Economy & Business at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. Professional experience includes auditing roles at Audicubic SL and financial consulting at Consultoria Informatica de la Empresa SCP. Research interests span sustainability strategies in industries like textiles and energy, greenwashing critiques, and EU funding mechanisms. She has published 8+ articles/books, presented at 3 major congresses, and authored teaching resources. Academic leadership includes coordinating masters in project management, innovation strategy, and sustainability management.

• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• Financial Management
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Mª Carmen Correa Ruiz is a Professor at Pablo de Olavide University's Department of Financial Economics and Accounting in Seville, Spain. She is affiliated with the Center for Research in Social and Environmental Accounting (CICSMA) and the research group "Information, Environment and Organizational Change." Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to critical perspectives in social and environmental accounting. She serves as faculty for doctoral programs in Management Control and Finance. Education: Doctorate from Pablo de Olavide University with thesis "Environmental reporting as an institutional practice: its dissemination process in an electric company" (2001) Supervised by Dr. Francisco Carrasco Fenech Professor Correa Ruiz's research focuses on the constitutive role of accounting in social and environmental contexts, with particular interest in critical perspectives on sustainability reporting, integrated reporting, and the political dimensions of accounting practices. Her work critically examines ESG reporting frameworks, questioning their tendency to invisibilize non-financially material social and environmental information. She advocates for a more transformative approach to accounting that goes beyond mere accountability mechanisms. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory from early work on environmental reporting practices in Spanish companies toward more recent critical examinations of integrated reporting, engagement research methodologies, and the role of accounting in addressing sustainability crises. Her research demonstrates increasing focus on the limitations of current frameworks like GRI and the need for more transformative accounting practices that address the Anthropocene era. Professor Correa Ruiz has been instrumental in mobilizing the Spanish academic community in social and environmental accounting research, contributing to the development of this field in Spain. Her work often emphasizes the need for researchers to break free from theoretical limitations and embrace goals beyond traditional accountability frameworks. She is actively involved in research teams focusing on information systems, environmental management, and organizational change. Her current work explores how accounting practices can be reimagined to better address contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly emphasizing the need for Latin America to play a leading role in developing accounting for the Anthropocene.

• Social and Environmental Accounting
• Critical Accounting Theory
• Sustainability Reporting
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Paola Rodas Paredes is a researcher affiliated with the SEGERICO (Nebrija Research Group on Security, Risks Management, and Conflict) at Nebrija University. She holds a Ph.D. from the Universitat de València, earned in 2010, with a thesis on corporate mobility and establishment rights in the EU. Her work spans Commercial Law, focusing on cross-border transformations, insurance regulations, and corporate sustainability frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Commercial Law, Universitat de València (2010) Her research interests include: EU Corporate Mobility and Regulatory Harmonization Insurance Law with emphasis on pre-contractual transparency and group policies Sustainability Reporting Standards and Interoperability Maritime Liability for Autonomous Vessels Genomic Technology Applications in Agroindustry Recent publications analyze cross-border corporate transformations, GRI sustainability standards, and genomic policy impacts in Europe. While no scientific awards or student advisement details are publicly listed, her work intersects legal frameworks with technological and ethical challenges in modern business environments.

• Commercial Law
• European Union Law
• Corporate Governance
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Ada Maria Perez Pico is a Lecturer at the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting within the Faculty of Administration and Business Management at the University of Santiago de Compostela. She holds a Doctorate from the same university with a thesis focusing on investor sentiment and financial markets through social networks (2019). Her research interests center on behavioral finance, social media's impact on market dynamics, sustainability in finance, and cryptocurrency markets. She is affiliated with the CVSO research group (Creation of Sustainable Value in Organizations). Key contributions include analyzing investor sentiment's role in stock returns, cryptocurrency volatility, and sustainability practices in post-COVID industries. Her publications span 15 articles between 2016-2025, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches linking social media analytics with traditional finance theories. Notable themes include digital platforms' influence on stock markets, pandemic-driven economic shifts, and innovative financing models for startups. She has collaborated with advisors like Dra. Angeles López Cabarcos and Dr. Juan Piñeiro Chousa. While no specific awards are listed, her work reflects sustained engagement with cutting-edge topics in financial economics and sustainable value creation.

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Social Media Analysis
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Keyi Tang is an Assistant Professor in the ESA Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability at Esade Business School (Esade). Their research focuses on Chinese social sciences, African development, special economic zones, and infrastructure finance. They contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities, climate action, and responsible consumption. Research interests include analyzing Chinese investment patterns in Africa, the political economy of sovereign lending, ESG implementation in development projects, and the environmental impacts of infrastructure projects. Recent work examines low-carbon industrialization in Africa, stakeholder engagement in Chinese investments, and the logic behind Chinese lending practices in the Global South. Key projects include the GLIGP research group (2022-2025) funded by AGAUR, exploring public management innovation. Publications span peer-reviewed articles in Energy Economics and working papers with institutions like Boston University's Global Development Policy Center. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though their work has garnered attention with 10 Mendeley readers and Bluesky references. Research spans collaborations across multiple countries including China, Ethiopia, and African nations.

• Chinese Social Sciences
• Africa
• Special Economic Zones
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Ana Iglesias Casal is a Professor at the Department of Quantitative Economics, University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences. She holds a doctorate from the same university with a thesis on 'Foreign trade of wood industries in the EU countries: analysis of the period 1961-95 and econometric modeling' (1998). Her research focuses on econometric modeling, financial valuation, banking efficiency, and environmental/social performance analysis. She is part of the Interuniversity Research Center in Economics and Business for Society (ECOBAS) and leads the VALFINAP research group (Applied Financial Valuation). She also contributes to the MEMEP (Econometric Modeling) and Econometrics and Quantitative Studies of European and International Economic Development groups. Her work integrates quantitative methods with socio-economic challenges, including renewable energy policies, microfinance institutions, and the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic. She has pioneered studies on gender perspectives in econometrics education and co-evaluation methodologies in university teaching. Her research extends to regional development, analyzing current account imbalances in the Eurozone and demographic challenges in rural areas. Key Affiliations: Department of Quantitative Economics ECOBAS Interuniversity Research Center VALFINAP Research Group Notable Contributions: Developed double bootstrap DEA methodology for efficiency analysis in Galician sheltered workshops Explored spillover effects of fintech and clean energy in investment portfolios Examined the socio-economic dynamics of rural depopulation in Galicia and Asturias Teaching Innovations: Integrated gender perspectives into econometrics curricula Pioneered peer evaluation methodologies in economics education

• Econometrics
• Financial Valuation
• Banking Efficiency
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Luis Alberto Otero González is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences and the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting. He is a member of the VALFINAP research group (Applied Financial Valuation) and the Interuniversity Research Center in Economics and Business for Society (ECOBAS). His research focuses on financial risk management, mutual fund performance, ESG integration, insurance regulation (Solvency II), banking derivatives, and hospitality sector dynamics. He earned his doctorate from the University of Santiago de Compostela in 2001 with a thesis titled *The Activity of Life Insurance Companies in the Framework of the Integral Management of Assets and Liabilities*, supervised by Dr. José Antonio Redondo López. His research interests span interdisciplinary topics including enterprise risk management (ERM), crowdlending platforms, corporate governance, and tourism economics. His work frequently examines regulatory frameworks, emerging markets, and institutional investment strategies. Recent publications address topics like mutual fund rating systems, SME ESG practices, and default risk modeling in banking and invoice trading. Notable collaborations include studies on MENA banking sectors, European pension funds, and hotel market dynamics. His work emphasizes practical applications of financial theories to real-world institutions and regulatory challenges.

• Financial Valuation
• Mutual Fund Performance Analysis
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
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Luz Parrondo Tort is a Senior Lecturer at Pompeu Fabra University's Barcelona School of Management, serving as Director of the Master's in Accounting and Financial Management and the Dual Degree in Finance with Universidad Pacífico. Previously Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance (2016-2024) and leader of the Blockchain and Web 3.0 Postgraduate Program, she holds significant academic leadership roles across multiple finance-focused graduate programs. Her educational credentials include a PhD in Economics, Finance, and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, with specialization in Social and Legal Sciences. Additional qualifications comprise a Doctorate in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management. Dr. Parrondo's research examines technology's impact on financial systems, particularly blockchain applications in accounting and finance. Her work spans AI-driven cash flow optimization for SMEs, DeFi-CeFi hybrid models, DLT-enabled ESG transparency, and regulatory frameworks like MiCA. She investigates how tokenization transforms asset management while addressing challenges in cryptocurrency ETFs and digital euro implementation. Analysis of her 38 publications reveals dominant themes in blockchain (60% of recent works), AI integration (25%), and regulatory adaptation (15%). The trajectory shows increasing focus on practical implementations of distributed ledger technology in traditional finance infrastructure, with growing emphasis on sustainability metrics and cross-market connectivity post-pandemic. As academic director for eight graduate programs including Finance and Banking, Innovation Strategy, and International Business degrees, she oversees comprehensive curricula blending traditional finance with emerging technologies. Her leadership extends to developing specialized teaching resources for corporate case studies on Meta, Airbnb, and Inditex while managing program accreditation and industry partnerships.

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
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Félix Puime Guillén is a Professor in the Department of Financial Economics and Accounting at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of A Coruña (UDC). He teaches multiple courses across various undergraduate and graduate programs including Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Industrial Management, and International Relations. His extensive teaching portfolio encompasses Management Accounting, International Financial Information Standards, and specialized courses related to fashion business management and cooperative project management. Dr. Puime Guillén's research spans Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Sustainability Economics, Energy Economics, and Fashion Industry Management. His work focuses on developing practical management control models applicable across diverse sectors including fashion, textiles, retail, energy, and maritime industries. He investigates the economic implications of sustainability practices and energy transition strategies, with particular emphasis on their implementation in business contexts through innovative management frameworks. His publication record demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of economics, sustainability, and sector-specific applications. Recent work shows increasing focus on marine policy, renewable energy systems, and sustainable business models, with publications in high-impact journals across environmental, energy, and economic domains. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly through the development of tailored management control systems. Dr. Puime Guillén has directed numerous bachelor's and master's theses since 2013, guiding students in developing management control models for fashion companies, textile businesses, supermarket chains, energy projects, and various other commercial enterprises. He has secured multiple research contracts from diverse funding entities including government agencies and private companies across multiple sectors, demonstrating strong research leadership and grant acquisition capabilities. As an active member of the "Materials and renewable energy for engineering, environment and sustainability" research group, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing contemporary economic and environmental challenges through innovative management approaches. His professional profile is maintained through ORCID (0000-0001-7341-9134) and Scopus (56976392700), with regular student consultations held at the University of A Coruña.

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• International Financial Reporting Standards
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Dr. Andrés Ramos Galán is a Full Professor at the Industrial Organization Department and Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT) of Comillas Pontifical University since 1984. His work spans power systems planning , renewable integration , and energy market modeling with a focus on stochastic optimization and Benders decomposition techniques. He has led 134 projects including DIAMOND (Horizon Europe) and ATMOSPHERE (green hydrogen modeling) and served as IIT Director (2020-2023) and MBA Director (2015-2020). His research bridges complex network analysis for grid topology and offshore wind farm layout optimization , with 21 supervised Ph.D. theses covering topics from hydrothermal scheduling to virtual power plants . Recent projects like OPEN_ENTRANCE and DEFINER address energy transition challenges. Key publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in transmission expansion , storage valuation , and flexibility assessment , with a focus on Spanish and European systems. His 2025 work on CSR and grid resilience and 2023 Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews paper on flexibility visualization tools highlight practical applications. Students and collaborators include leading researchers in hydro modeling (S. Lumbreras), unit commitment (G. Morales-España), and network analysis (R. Espejo). Current projects involve hydrogen integration and renewable-dominated system optimization for 2030-2050 horizons.

• Power Systems Planning
• Transmission Expansion Planning
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Andrei Boar Boar is currently the Director of the Department of Business and Management Strategy at the Barcelona School of Management, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He also serves as Academic Coordinator for executive programs in finance and teaches in the accounting, finance, and control areas. His research centers on sustainability practices in businesses, particularly the implementation of SDGs and their indicators. Education: Ph.D. in Business and Law from the International University of Catalonia, with dual degrees in Economics and Law. He has coordinated master's programs in Marketing, Digital Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management, and Accounting & Financial Management. Research interests include sustainable development goals integration into business strategies, shared economy models, and financial management compliance. His work highlights trends in SDG synergies, trade-off resolution, and mobility sector sustainability. He has published 9 articles, 3 books/chapters, and contributed to research reports and media impact pieces. Professional background includes roles as CFO in startups, commercial manager at BBVA, and operations director at Airning. Key contributions include studies on ride-hailing sustainability, infrastructure analysis in EURAM regions, and blockchain applications. He advises on sustainability practices for post-COVID recovery and collaborates on reports for institutions like the Generalitat de Catalunya and Fundación Cotec.

• Sustainability in Business
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Shared Economy
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Albert Martí Poyo is a Part-time Lecturer at the UPF Barcelona School of Management , focusing on Masters programs in finance, management, and sustainable finance. He holds a Degree in Economics and Business Sciences, an ESADE MBA, and is an Adjunct Professor at the Universitat de Barcelona. His professional career includes executive roles in multinational banking and insurance firms such as Zurich Insurance Company , Deutsche Bank , and Seguros Catalana Occidente , specializing in business transformation, digital marketing, and sustainability. Currently, he serves as Corporate Director at Mutua General de Catalunya and advises startups through advisory board memberships. Research interests center on integrating ESG criteria into financial sectors, particularly insurance, as seen in his 2024 article on ESG implementation in the insurance industry. His work bridges academic teaching with industry practice, emphasizing sustainability and strategic management. Professional roles also include Transformation & Operations Manager at Crédit Mutuel and leadership in marketing and product development. He combines academic contributions with executive experience, fostering knowledge transfer between academia and industry.

• Finance
• Management
• Sustainability
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