Rudy Hirschheim is a Professor at the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems within the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University. He previously held faculty positions at the University of Houston, Templeton College - Oxford, London School of Economics, and McMaster University, with visiting appointments at Monash University, University of New South Wales, University of Bayreuth, University of Jyvaskyla, University of Warwick, and University of Paris-Dauphine. PhD in Information Systems, London School of Economics (1985) MS in Computer Science, University of Toronto (1974) BCom in Business Administration, University of Toronto (1975) His research interests span outsourcing, management of information systems, research methods, and philosophical issues in research. His recent publications focus on agile software development, crowdsourcing, social justice in IT, service-oriented architecture maturity, and theoretical critiques of the IS discipline. He emphasizes methodological rigor and philosophical foundations in information systems research. Key scientific awards include the LEO Award for lifetime achievement (2013), two honorary doctorates (University of Oulu, 2006; University of Bern, 2012), and Fellow status from the Association for Information Systems (2007). He has also received multiple best paper awards and LSU's Rainmaker Award (2012).
Professor Anoush Ehteshami holds the Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Chair in International Relations at Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs. He directs the Institute for Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies (IMEIS), one of Europe's oldest centers of excellence in Middle Eastern studies, and leads the HH Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Programme in International Relations, Regional Politics and Security. Previously, he served as Durham's Dean of Internationalization (2009-2011), founding Head of the School of Government and International Affairs (2004-2009), and Joint Director of the £3.9 million AHRC-funded Open Worlds Initiative (2016-2021). His research centers on Middle Eastern international relations with emphases on Persian Gulf dynamics, regional security architectures, and China's geopolitical expansion through the Belt and Road Initiative. He examines evolving power structures including Iran-Saudi rivalries, Eurasian connectivity, and the impact of non-state actors on regional stability. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with policy-relevant analysis of energy politics, strategic alliances, and cultural diplomacy in contested spaces. Ehteshami's publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on Asia-Middle East linkages, Iranian strategic behavior, and multipolar security frameworks. Recent works analyze China's economic statecraft, proxy warfare mechanisms, and the fragmentation of regional orders through lenses of geopolitical competition and institutional adaptation. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the World Economic Forum (2002) As a doctoral supervisor, Ehteshami mentors Abdullah Al-Khonaini, Fahad Al Fahad, and Mengqi Sun. His £3.9 million AHRC grant directed cross-linguistic community research, while his RCUK-funded Centre for Advanced Study of the Arab World (2006-2016) established national doctoral training networks. He edits two major book series and serves on seven international journal editorial boards, shaping scholarly discourse on Middle Eastern and Islamic studies. He leads IMEIS as a hub for interdisciplinary Middle Eastern scholarship and directs the HH Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah Programme, which integrates security studies with political economy analyses through collaborative international research initiatives.
Thomas Hansen is a Research Professor at the Department of Mental Health within the Norwegian Institute of Public Health . His work focuses on subjective well-being , loneliness , aging , informal caregiving , and active aging , combining quantitative research and systematic reviews to address critical public health challenges. Key research areas: Loneliness trajectories, caregiving impacts, digital interventions for social connection Active in longitudinal studies (e.g., HUNT, SHARE) and cross-sectional analyses Collaborates with institutions in Norway and internationally His recent publications span gerontology , mental health interventions , and social epidemiology , emphasizing population-level well-being and policy recommendations . No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Thomas Hansen actively contributes to understanding social determinants of health in aging populations, advocating for evidence-based strategies to improve psychosocial outcomes through interventions targeting loneliness and caregiver support .
Dr. June Cao is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton . Her research focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Accounting , Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , and Sustainability Reporting , with a particular emphasis on Greenwashing , Carbon Emission Trading , and Accounting Education . Key research areas include ESG, CSR, and sustainability frameworks. Prominent publications analyze environmental regulation, green revenues, and digital transformation in sustainability. Her recent work explores greenwashing behaviors, peer benchmarking, and labor investment dynamics. Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned in the data. Notable collaborations include co-authoring papers with scholars from Curtin University , Satya Wacana Christian University , and Xiamen University . Her contributions to Systematic Literature Reviews and Bibliometric Analysis highlight her methodological expertise.
Iris Bohnet is the Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School and co-director of the Women and Public Policy Program. She serves as faculty director of the social sciences at Harvard Radcliffe Institute and has held significant leadership roles including academic dean of Harvard Kennedy School for six years and faculty chair of the World Economic Forum's executive program for Young Global Leaders for over a decade. Albert Pratt Professor of Business and Government, Harvard Kennedy School Co-Director, Women and Public Policy Program Faculty Director of Social Sciences, Harvard Radcliffe Institute Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General on Gender Equality Acceleration Plan Member, Gender Equality Advisory Council of the G7 Faculty Co-Chair, World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders program Bohnet earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Zurich in 1997 and joined Harvard Kennedy School as an assistant professor in 1998, becoming a full professor in 2006. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, combining insights from economics and psychology to improve decision-making in organizations and society, with particular emphasis on gender equality and cross-cultural perspectives. She pioneered experimental research in the Middle East and developed tools to measure behavior and beliefs across different global contexts. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on embedding fairness into organizational structures rather than relying on individual-level diversity training. Recent work emphasizes data-driven design for workplace equity, behavioral interventions to disrupt bias in hiring and performance evaluations, and creating organizational norms that support gender equality. Her research spans multiple disciplines including economics, psychology, management, and public policy, with practical applications for governments and corporations worldwide. Shortlisted for FT and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award (2016) Financial Times Best Business Book of 2016 Named Most Influential Academics in Government by apolitical Named Most Influential People in Gender Policy by apolitical Recipient of multiple honorary degrees Bohnet advises governments and companies globally, serving on numerous boards including the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva and advisory boards for institutions like the Vienna University of Economics. She directs the Harvard Decision Science Laboratory and has developed evidence-based frameworks that have influenced policy and organizational practices worldwide, particularly through her books 'What Works: Gender Equality by Design' and 'Make Work Fair'.
Professor Victor Callan AM is Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at the University of Queensland Business School within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. With over 300 publications to his name, including 179 journal articles, 60 conference publications, and 17 books, he is one of Australia's most recognized researchers in organizational change, leadership performance, and employee training. His influential work has shaped public policy in workforce development, vocational education, and organizational change management. Education: Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of New South Wales Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University Professor Callan's research focuses on two primary areas: organizational change and leadership, with special interest in employees' and leaders' experiences with large-scale change; and employee skills, capabilities and training, examining effective responses to skills development and shortages. His work explores adaptation levels, personal capabilities, communication dynamics, and team processes during organizational transitions. He has pioneered research on maverickism in organizations, investigating how positively deviant change agents drive radical organizational transformations. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward gender equality research, Indigenous knowledge integration, and maverick leadership. These works span multiple disciplines including organizational behavior, human resource management, vocational education, and leadership studies. His research on workplace gender inequality employs wicked problems frameworks, while his work on Indigenous knowledge holders emphasizes co-creation and positioning as expert researchers. Major Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia Fellow of the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for significant service to higher education University's Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Research Supervision Two UQ Excellence in Leadership Awards Professor Callan has supervised numerous PhD students across diverse topics including leadership ascension, maverickism, CEO appointments, and organizational change. He has secured substantial research funding, including his 14th Australian Research Council project in 2025 focusing on Indigenous women environmental rangers. His advisory work spans over 100 projects for government departments and international organizations across South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Indonesia, Bhutan, Brunei, New Zealand, PNG, and South Pacific countries, addressing employee skills, vocational education, industry closures, and workforce development. He actively contributes to executive education for senior managers globally and has developed strong research, consulting, and industry partnerships. His current teaching focuses on MBA programs and the Bachelor of Advanced Business Honours program at UQ.
Eugene F. Fama, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, is the Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Widely regarded as the "father of modern finance," his work on the efficient markets hypothesis and risk-return relationships has profoundly influenced both academic and investment communities. Bachelor's, Tufts University (1960) MBA and PhD, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (1964) Fama's research centers on theoretical and empirical finance, focusing on asset pricing models, market efficiency, and portfolio management. His recent publications emphasize factor investing, including the development of five-factor models and the analysis of international market anomalies. Key trends in his scholarship include empirical validation of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), international factor analysis, and the distinction between luck and skill in mutual fund performance. His work remains foundational for quantitative finance and investment strategies. Scientific Awards and Fellowships Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2013) Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics (2005) Morgan Stanley American Finance Association Award for Excellence in Finance (2007) Onassis Prize in Finance (2009) Chaire Francqui (1982) Nicholas Molodovsky Award from CFA Institute (2006) Fred Arditti Innovation Award (2007) Fellow of the American Finance Association (2001) Fellow of the Econometric Society Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fama serves as Advisory Editor for the Journal of Financial Economics and has mentored numerous PhD students through his academic career. His research continues to shape financial theory and practice, with ongoing analysis of market efficiency and factor-based investing.
Dr. Tommaso Gabrieli is an Associate Professor in Real Estate at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL), where he has been employed since September 2015. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Reading, City University London, University of Warwick, and the Catholic University of Milan. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick (2009) MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2003) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy from the University of Reading (2013) As a theoretical economist trained in the ambrosian tradition of social welfare, Gabrieli's research focuses on the economic analysis of urban policy issues. His expertise encompasses economic modeling of real estate markets, financial viability of urban projects, multi-dimensional value measurements, and value-capture mechanisms. He has developed novel interdisciplinary methods bridging urban planning and design with economics, making him one of few economists actively collaborating with urban planning scholars in the UK. His work addresses Sustainable Development Goals including No Poverty, Good Health, Decent Work, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities, and Climate Action. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban design governance, value capture mechanisms, and the interface between economic theory and urban planning practice. The research spans theoretical explorations of post-growth planning and practical applications in land value recovery, particularly examining implications for housing affordability, wealth distribution, and community wellbeing in both urban and rural contexts. His work often integrates behavioral economics with spatial planning considerations. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Gabrieli has extensive experience supervising PhD and MSc dissertations across multiple institutions. His teaching portfolio includes Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation at UCL, where he leads relevant modules for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He has contributed to significant research projects including 'Street Appeal' commissioned by Transport for London and the Horizon 2020-funded 'UrbanMaestro' project worth 1 million Euros. His research impact has been formally recognized by Transport for London. Currently, he leads the 'Future Urban Growth Lab' project, funded by UCL Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Funding, in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute and Politecnico of Turin. This project aims to operationalize an urban growth model prototype for use by local authorities in planning future city development, bridging academic research with practical planning applications.
Rafael Grohmann is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the Department of Arts, Culture and Media , University of Toronto. He is also affiliated with Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos University) , Brazil, as an Assistant Professor in Communication. Grohmann serves as Principal Investigator for the Fairwork project in Brazil , Coordinator of DigiLabour Research Lab , and editor of DigiLabour newsletter . His work bridges Latin American digital labor studies, AI's societal impacts, and platform cooperativism. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, University of São Paulo (2016) M.Sc. in Communication, University of São Paulo (2012) BA in Social Sciences, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2009) Research interests include platform labor , AI and work , datafication , and worker-owned platforms , with a focus on Global South and gender perspectives . His recent work analyzes Brazilian women's hidden labor on AI platforms and labor migration in the gaming industry. Scientific awards include grants from SSHRC , CNPq , FAPESP , and COST Action . Grohmann is an editorial board member of Big Data & Society , Work, Employment and Society , and co-founder of the Platforms & Society journal. He is actively involved in public engagement, including podcasts like Tech Won't Save Us and op-eds on data sovereignty. Projects: Creative Labour and Critical Futures (CLCF) : Studies ethical approaches to AI in creative sectors. Worker-Owned Intersectional Platforms (WOIP) : Explores worker-owned tech solutions in Brazil and Argentina.
Hyoduk Shin holds the Jimmy Anklesaria Presidential Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Professor of Innovation, Information Technology, and Operations at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management. His research bridges operations management, information systems, and strategic decision-making across multiple industries. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Stanford University M.S. in Statistics from the University of Chicago M.S. in Management Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Professor Shin's research explores critical intersections of supply chain transparency , information economics , and innovation dynamics . He investigates how forecast sharing impacts supply chain coordination, how cybersecurity investments affect open source ecosystems, and how operational constraints shape competitive strategies. His work in pharmaceutical supply chains addresses drug shortages through mandated reporting systems, while his entertainment industry research analyzes release strategies amid digital disruption. This multidisciplinary approach reveals fundamental principles about information value in complex business environments. His publication portfolio (2013-2021) demonstrates consistent contributions to top-tier journals including Management Science , Operations Research , and Information Systems Research , with emerging emphasis on healthcare operations and cybersecurity. Key thematic clusters include supply chain transparency mechanisms, open source software economics, and innovation in constrained environments. His recognition includes: Best paper award at Conference on Information Systems and Technology (2012) Management Science Meritorious Service Award (2011) Lieberman Fellowship from Stanford University (2006-2007) Chairs’ Core Course Teaching Award at Kellogg School of Management While specific grant details aren't documented in available materials, Shin's research program demonstrates sustained external validation through publication in premier outlets and industry-relevant findings. His prior position as Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School indicates progressive academic leadership, and his current named professorship reflects institutional recognition of research impact. The absence of student listings suggests primary focus on independent or collaborative research rather than doctoral supervision.
James D. Long is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington and co-founder of the Political Economy Forum. He holds affiliations with multiple institutions including the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences (CSSS) and the Technology and Social Change Group (TASCHA). His research focuses on electoral integrity, political violence, and ICT applications in development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. He has observed elections in over a dozen countries and led field experiments on voter behavior and anti-corruption strategies. Long’s work is funded by USAID, NSF, and others. Education: PhD in Political Science, UC San Diego (2012) MSc in African Politics (Merit), SOAS, University of London (2004) BA in International Relations & History, College of William & Mary (2003) Research Interests: Elections in developing democracies, electoral fraud, technology for governance, insurgency impacts, and poverty reduction. His methods combine field experiments, ethnography, and election forensics. Recent Work: Examines ICT-driven citizen engagement platforms to improve governance and service delivery in developing nations. His 2020 ACM award-winning research addresses wildlife conservancy community relations via technology. Awards: ACM Best Paper Award (2020) Fulbright Scholar (2008-2009) Harvard Academy Fellowship (2012-2016) Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in comparative politics and development. Secured grants totaling over $1.5M for projects on electoral integrity and anti-corruption. Hosts the podcast 'Neither Free Nor Fair?' on global election security. Teaching: Courses include Global Crime/Corruption, African Political Economy, and Comparative Politics. Served as Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science.
Amitabh Chandra is the Ethel Zimmerman Wiener Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and the Henry and Allison McCance Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School (HBS). He holds dual roles as Director of Health Policy Research at HKS and chairs several initiatives, including the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab and the joint MS/MBA program in life sciences. His research focuses on healthcare pricing, pharmaceutical innovation, racial disparities in care, and Alzheimer’s treatment economics. Dr. Chandra has advised the U.S. Congress, the Massachusetts government on healthcare reform, and serves on the Congressional Budget Office’s Health Advisors Panel. His affiliations include the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy and the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at HKS. His research spans biopharmaceutical capital allocation, Medicare drug negotiation policies, and the economic implications of healthcare cost-sharing. Notable recent work addresses price regulation in healthcare, orphan drug exemptions, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on pharmaceutical innovation. Key Awards: ASHE Medal (under 40), Kenneth Arrow Award, Eugene Garfield Award Committees: Blavatnik Fellows Board, Health Affairs Council on Spending Grants: NIH funding (NIA, NICHD), Robert Wood Johnson Foundation He explores how economic principles shape healthcare systems, focusing on aligning drug pricing with therapeutic value and improving equitable access to treatments. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing national dialogues on healthcare reform and innovation incentives.
Asher Wolinsky is the Gordon Fulcher Professor of Economics at Northwestern University's Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on microeconomic theory and industrial organization, with emphasis on markets under imperfect competition and information asymmetry. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (1980). He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His work has explored auction design, strategic market behavior, and institutional mechanisms. Recent research includes studies on auctions with frictions, bidder solicitation dynamics, and search theory under adverse selection. Educational background: PhD in Economics, Stanford University, 1980. His academic service includes editorial roles with the Econometric Society Annual Reports. His research portfolio spans over 50 years, addressing foundational questions in game theory and market design.
Kerry Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on economic development, land use policy, and their socio-environmental consequences, with interdisciplinary methods spanning economics, statistics, geography, sociology, and computer science. She examines global contexts including the U.S., China, Australia, and Russia. Education: PhD, Urban and Regional Planning and Design, University of Maryland, College Park (2018) MA, Land Management, Zhejiang University (2013) BA, Land Management, Zhejiang University (2011) Research Interests: Corruption in economic development projects Land use programs for coastal resilience Text-mining of planning literature Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing questions like regional inequality and policy efficacy in job creation and innovation. Her recent articles explore topics such as communication networks in development projects, minority-owned business data utilization, and integrating urban data science into economic development curricula. These contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Teaching and Advising: Teaches courses like UP 545: Economic Development Policy and Land Use and Environmental Planning. She advises students on topics intersecting economic development and spatial policy, though specific advisee names are not listed. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations were detailed, though her work likely involves collaborations with interdisciplinary research groups.
Prof. Nana de Graaff is a Full Professor of Global Politics and Networks at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). She leads the ReGlobe research group on globalization and decoupling and is Principal Investigator of an NWO-funded project on the Geopolitics of Europe-China Tech Decoupling. Her research focuses on China-West relations, US foreign policy, and energy geopolitics, with a particular emphasis on elite networks and transnational dynamics. Education : - PhD in Political Science (cum laude, 2013), VU Amsterdam - MSc in International Relations (2006), VU Amsterdam - Political Science studies at Free University Brussels Research Interests : - International Political Economy - China's global economic engagements - US foreign policy elites and networks - Energy industry geopolitics Recent Research Projects : - Globalization Unraveling? Europe-China Tech Decoupling (NWO VIDI, 2024-2028) - China in Europe Research Network (CHERN) (EU COST Action, 2019-2023) - Fraying Ties? Networks in the UK Oil Sector (ESRC, 2019-2022) Awards : - 2023 Nominee for Faculty Senior Research Award - 2016 Best Junior Lecturer of VU’s Faculty of Social Sciences - Multiple grants including NWO VIDI and Individual Talent Grant Advisory Roles : - Chair, China in Europe Research Network (CHERN) - Executive Council Member, Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE) - Editorial Board Member, Routledge RIPE Series - International Advisory Board Member, International Affairs (Oxford)
