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Asuman OzdaglarView profile

Professor

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Game Theory
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Asuman Ozdaglar is the MathWorks Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Department Head of EECS at MIT. She also serves as Deputy Dean of Academics for the MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing. Her research focuses on large-scale networked systems, including optimization, game theory, social networks, and distributed algorithms. Education: BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University (1996), SM (1998) and PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. Research emphasizes nonlinear optimization, machine learning, and network economics. She leads work on robust algorithms, misinformation dynamics, and networked systems. Affiliated with the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) and the Operations Research Center (ORC). Her contributions span theoretical and applied domains, including distributed optimization methods, social network analysis, and privacy-preserving data mechanisms. Active in shaping academic policy through her roles in the College of Computing.

Samuel W.K. WongView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Science Methodology
• Protein Structure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
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Samuel W.K. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University (2013) under Prof. Samuel Kou. His research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data science challenges in protein structure modeling, dynamic systems inference, and reliability engineering of wood-based products. He has held academic positions at the University of Florida (2013–2018) and has been at Waterloo since 2018. His research interests include Bayesian computation, statistical inference for dynamic systems, and spatial-temporal data analysis. Notable contributions include the development of manifold-constrained Gaussian processes (MAGI package) and sequential Monte Carlo methods for protein folding studies. He has advised over 15 graduate students and researchers, many of whom are now in academic or industry roles worldwide. Wong has received teaching distinctions at Harvard and holds awards including the Nash Medal (2008) for academic excellence. His work bridges computational statistics with applications in bioinformatics, structural engineering, and environmental science. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and Biometrics , and collaborates with wood scientists to improve real-time lumber quality assessment using laser imaging data. His teaching portfolio includes courses on probability theory, statistical inference, and spatial data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond academia, he maintains an active passion for classical piano performance, having performed recitals combining music with his statistical research interests.

• Bushfire Risk Management
• Environmental Science
• Wildfire Ecology
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Owen Price is an Associate Professor and Director in Bushfire Risk Management at the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS), University of Wollongong. His roles include leading research on wildfire impacts on ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University (1998), an MSc from the University of Strathclyde (1986), and a BSc (hons) from the University of York (1985). Director, Centre for Environmental Risk Management of Bushfire (since 2020) Principal Fellow, SEALS (2019–2021) His research integrates fieldwork, GIS/remote sensing, and statistical modeling to address landscape-scale wildfire risks. Key interests include fire severity effects on biodiversity, smoke pollution impacts, and cost-effective fire management strategies. He supervises postgraduate students in topics like coastal wetland vulnerability and fire regime analysis. Recent grants include studies on coastal wetlands' fire resilience (2023–2026), Bayesian fire spread modeling (2023–2026), and evaluating aerial firefighting efficacy (2023). His work bridges ecological, social, and technical dimensions of wildfire risk. Notable awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. His contributions to fire policy and community adaptation are highlighted through collaborative projects with government and environmental agencies.

• Employee Resilience
• Mental Health Treatment Seeking
• Military Psychology
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Dr. Thomas W. Britt is a Professor of Psychology at Clemson University and Editor-in-Chief of Military Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1994) and has served in the U.S. Army, including active duty at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and current service in the Army Reserves at the U.S. Army War College. His research focuses on employee resilience in high-stress occupations, mental health treatment-seeking barriers, and occupational health interventions. Key areas include resilience among military personnel, healthcare workers, and first responders. Britt has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and multiple books, with funding from the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Education: Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Florida (1994) M.A. General Psychology, Wake Forest University (1990) B.A. General Psychology, College of William and Mary (1988) Research Interests: Britt investigates factors promoting resilience in high-risk occupations, such as meaningful work, leadership support, and psychological hope. His work on healthcare workers during the pandemic examines fatigue and burnout using actigraphy. He also studies stigma-related barriers to mental health treatment in military and college student populations. A landmark 2010 DoD grant supported unit-level training to improve mental health treatment climates. Awards & Honors: 2023 Clemson University School of Health Research Fellowship 2014 APA Division 19 Fellowship 2015-2018 Trevillian Distinguished Professorship Grants & Interventions: Developed evidence-based LINKS training to reduce stigma around mental health treatment in military units. Collaborates on interventions for emergency medicine fatigue and physician well-being. His research has influenced Army return-to-duty protocols for injured soldiers. Labs & Collaborations: Part of interdisciplinary teams addressing pandemic healthcare worker strain and astronaut resilience in long-duration space missions. Active in multi-university studies on workaholism and economic resource impacts on family outcomes.

• Family Business Governance
• Entrepreneurial Firm Innovation
• Internationalization
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Cristina Bettinelli is a full professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo. She serves as Director of the MSc Program in International Management and Marketing (IMM) and Director of the Center for Young and Family Enterprise (CYFE). Her research focuses on family business governance , entrepreneurial firm innovation , and internationalization , with publications in journals like Family Business Review , Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , and Journal of Family Business Strategy . Member of editorial boards: Family Business Review , Journal of Family Business Strategy Professional activities: Innovative training projects, Marketing Lhab research group (since 2024) Scientific Awards: Best Contribution to Practice Paper (2024) - IFERA Best Unpublished Research Paper Award (2022, 2015) - FFI Multiple Best Paper Awards/Nominations - IFERA, EIASM, ICSB Family Business Review Best Paper Award (2012) Recent Research Trends: Analyzes family firm dynamics, pandemic response behaviors, cross-border e-commerce strategies, and B corporation ethics. Her 2024-2025 publications emphasize organizational identity , crisis management , and strategic governance .

Michael BeckleyView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Great Power Competition
• National Power Analysis
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Michael Beckley is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences, with affiliations as a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of the Asia Program at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Columbia University (2012) and a BA from Emory University (2004). Specializes in great power competition, national power measurement, and U.S.-China relations. Published seminal works like Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower (2018) and Danger Zone: The Coming Conflict with China (2022). Recipient of multiple awards from the American Political Science Association and International Studies Association, including the 2019 Best International Security Article for The Power of Nations . His research challenges conventional narratives of U.S. decline and emphasizes the dangers of 'peaking powers' like China, arguing that economic stagnation drives aggressive foreign policies. He advises the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, leveraging insights from prior roles at Harvard, RAND Corporation, and Carnegie Endowment. Teaching focuses on international relations, Chinese foreign policy, and U.S. primacy. Key publications span peer-reviewed journals ( International Security , Journal of Democracy ) and media outlets like Foreign Affairs , New York Times , and Financial Times .

Joao Albino-PimentelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Non-Market Strategy
• Corporate Political Strategy
• Global Strategy
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João Albino-Pimentel is an Assistant Professor of International Business and Dean's Fellow at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. His expertise lies at the intersection of non-market strategy and global political strategy, focusing on how firms navigate global challenges like climate change and conflict. He holds a Ph.D. from HEC Paris and has prior roles at Copenhagen Business School and the University of Minnesota. João serves on editorial boards of top journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies and Strategic Management Journal. Education: Ph.D., Strategic Management, HEC Paris (2016) M.Sc., Management, University of São Paulo (2009) M.Sc., Business Economics, University of Grenoble Alpes (2008) B.Sc., Economics, University of São Paulo (2006) Research Interests: João’s work examines how non-market resources and capabilities influence firms’ global strategies. His research addresses critical issues such as multinational corporations’ roles in climate action, conflict resolution, and infrastructure development. Key themes include corporate political strategy, institutional safeguards, and the interplay between market and non-market environments. Awards: Academy of Management IM Division FIU Business Emerging Scholar (2023) Alan Rugman Young Scholar Award (2021) Finalist, Buckley & Casson Best Dissertation Award (2017) Advising & Service: João mentors students in the IBA Cohort Program and contributes to editorial roles, including Business & Society and Journal of International Business Policy. His service includes roles in academic consortia and steering committees focused on Latin America initiatives.

• Maritime Security
• Chinese Foreign Policy
• U.S.-China Relations
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Shuxian LUO is an Assistant Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, specializing in Indo-Pacific maritime security, Chinese foreign policy, and U.S.-China relations. Her research focuses on crisis management mechanisms, territorial disputes, and geopolitical dynamics in the South China Sea and Yellow Sea. She holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS (2021), an M.A. in China Studies from Johns Hopkins SAIS (2016), an M.A. in Political Science from Columbia University (2008), and a B.A. in English Literature from Peking University (2007). Her current book project analyzes China's escalation strategies in maritime disputes, while ongoing research includes studies on Sino-Russian relations, Hong Kong’s Baodiao movement, and Arctic geo-economic interests. Her recent publications explore AI risks in U.S.-China crisis management, China’s conciliatory posture toward South Korea, and ASEAN’s role in great power competition. Dr. Luo’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy implications, emphasizing the interplay between military tactics, legal frameworks, and diplomatic signaling in conflict prevention. She frequently publishes in journals like China International Strategy Review and the Journal of Contemporary China, and contributes to policy analyses for institutions like Brookings and War on the Rocks.

Rajesh KarkiView profile

Professor

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Grid Reliability
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Rajesh Karki is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering. He holds a B.E., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in related fields. His research focuses on power system reliability, renewable energy integration, and microgrid resilience, with particular emphasis on addressing challenges posed by extreme weather, cyber threats, and decarbonization targets. Dr. Karki’s work spans theoretical modeling, probabilistic analysis, and practical implementation strategies for smart grids, energy storage systems, and distributed generation. His educational background includes advanced degrees in electrical engineering, complemented by professional engineering licensure (P.Eng.). His research has explored diverse topics such as wind energy curtailment mitigation, energy storage optimization, and demand response mechanisms in developing economies like Nepal. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on grid resilience, reliability economics, and cyber-physical system security. Key themes in his work include: (1) quantifying the reliability value of energy storage in active distribution systems, (2) modeling cyber-physical threats to microgrids, and (3) developing frameworks for extreme weather-resilient infrastructure. Despite the volume of his publications (over 50 articles), no specific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His research often intersects technical, economic, and policy dimensions of sustainable energy systems.

Saman RazaviView profile

Associate Professor

• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• Climate Change Impact Analysis
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Dr. Saman Razavi is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, holding dual appointments in the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and the Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering. He is a member of the Global Institute for Water Security and leads the Razavi EnviroFutures Lab. His research focuses on hydrological modeling, water resources management, climate change impacts, and the integration of machine learning with environmental science. Dr. Razavi has earned a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Amirkabir University, Iran BS in Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology Research interests include hydrologic model development, optimization, uncertainty quantification, climate change analysis, and socio-hydrological modeling. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address water challenges through integrated frameworks that bridge natural science, engineering, and socio-economic factors. Award: Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize from ASCE (2024) Advising & Grants: Dr. Razavi leads the Integrated Modelling Program for Canada under Global Water Futures, focusing on transboundary water systems. His work involves developing decision-support tools for flood/drought management and climate adaptation. Labs/Teams: The Razavi EnviroFutures Lab advances research on water-human systems, leveraging AI and big data to enhance resilience against water-related hazards. Current projects include flood-prone area mapping, drought prediction, and socio-hydrological modeling in transboundary basins.

Sung Hoon ChoiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Econometrics
• Financial Econometrics
• Machine Learning
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Sung Hoon Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on developing econometric tools for analyzing big data, machine learning applications, and forecasting using high-dimensional panel datasets. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Rutgers University (2021), an M.A. in Applied Statistics from Yonsei University (2016), and a B.A. in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley (2013). His research interests include econometric theory, financial econometrics, and high-frequency data analysis. Notable areas of concentration are large panel data and factor models, high-dimensional data techniques, and volatility matrix analysis. He teaches courses such as Econometrics I and III for Ph.D. students, and Python programming for economists at undergraduate and master's levels. Recent publications focus on volatility modeling using factor structures, high-frequency financial data, and panel data econometrics. His work addresses challenges in structural information analysis, standard errors for clustered panels, and feasible generalized least squares methods. He collaborates with researchers like Donggyu Kim and Jushan Bai, contributing to leading journals like the Journal of Econometrics and Econometric Theory .

Gary W. CoxView profile

Professor

• American Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Political Methodology
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Gary W. Cox is the William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University. He specializes in American Politics, Comparative Politics, and Political Methodology, with a focus on electoral systems, legislative behavior, and historical political economy. His work examines how institutional frameworks shape political competition, representation, and governance across historical and comparative contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Social Science, California Institute of Technology (1982) B.S. in History, California Institute of Technology (1978) Research Interests: Cox investigates the interplay between electoral institutions and political outcomes, including the effects of proportional representation on voter mobilization, the historical evolution of legislative power, and the political economy of suffrage reform. His research combines quantitative and historical methods to analyze topics like party systems, legislative agendas, and the long-term impacts of constitutional design. Key Contributions: Cox’s seminal works include The Efficient Secret (1983), Legislative Leviathan (1999), and Marketing Sovereign Promises (2016), which have won multiple awards. His recent articles address gender representation in parliamentary systems, the role of warfare in state formation, and the strategic dynamics of electoral teams. Awards & Honors: Guggenheim Fellow Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1996) Elected to the National Academy of Sciences (2005) Recipient of major prizes including the Samuel H. Beer Dissertation Prize (1983) and the George H. Hallett Award (2003, 2007) Advising & Grants: Cox has advised numerous graduate students and has secured grants for research on electoral reform, legislative agendas, and historical political economy. His work often bridges theoretical and empirical analyses of political institutions. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is named, Cox collaborates widely on projects analyzing legislative behavior and electoral systems through interdisciplinary teams.

Tom ParrView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Philosophy
• Labor Economics
• Social Justice
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Tom Parr is an Associate Professor in Political Theory at the University of Warwick's Department of Politics and International Studies. He joined the university in 2019 after serving as a Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Essex. His research focuses on contemporary political philosophy, particularly the intersection of politics, economics, and ethics, with an emphasis on labor markets, automation, and social justice. Parr is Editor-in-Chief of Law, Ethics and Philosophy and has held visiting positions at the University of Graz, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and Princeton University. His work includes two major books: Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach (Oxford University Press, 2021) and Empowering Workers in an Age of Automation (Oxford University Press, 2025). During the 2024-25 academic year, he is on research leave. Parr supervises doctoral theses in areas such as economic justice, artificial intelligence, gender pay gaps, feminist economic analysis, and the morality of public shaming.

• Sociology of Education
• Critical Pedagogies
• Culturally Responsive Schooling
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Associate Professor Samantha Schulz is a sociologist of education at The University of Adelaide's School of Education, within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. She specializes in educational justice, focusing on First Nations education, race critical theory, affect studies, and gender equity. Her work spans international contexts including Kenya, India, China, and Australia's APY Lands. She is co-convenor of the Pedagogies for Justice Research Group, affiliated with CRESI and the Fay Gale Centre for Research on Gender. As Program Director for the Master of Teaching program, she emphasizes socially engaged pedagogies. Recent research includes the ARC-funded 'Culturally Responsive Schooling' project (2022-24) and studies on gender-based violence in educational settings. Her publications explore decolonial methodologies, critical race theory, and the intersection of affect and pedagogy. Her grants include leadership roles in projects addressing Indigenous sovereignty in education, culturally responsive curriculum design, and restorative practices. Notable collaborations involve UniSA and Open University of Cyprus. She co-edits the Routledge 'Local Global Issues in Education' series and actively publishes on topics ranging from toxic masculinity in academia to anti-racist policy frameworks. Her advising focuses on fostering critical scholarship in Masters and PhD candidates, with research supervision emphasizing justice-oriented educational practices. She leads initiatives like 'Teaching in an era of digital influence' and has contributed to policy discussions on preventing violent extremism in schools. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical advocacy for marginalized communities in education systems globally.

Di BuView profile

Associate Professor

• FinTech
• Climate Finance
• Household Finance
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Di Bu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University, leading the Macquarie University FinTech and Banking Research Centre. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Queensland (2015). His research focuses on FinTech innovations, climate finance, household finance, and behavioral finance, with an emphasis on embedding sustainability into financial systems. He has secured over AUD 4 million in research funding through ARC Linkage and Discovery projects, focusing on AI-driven credit assessments, Open Banking, ESG analytics, and climate resilience. Education PhD in Finance, University of Queensland (2015) Research Interests Di's work explores belief formation in financial decisions, sustainable lending practices, and climate adaptation tools. He pioneers projects such as AI credit scoring systems, behavioral interventions for sustainable investing, and digital platforms for climate resilience. His interdisciplinary approach bridges industry, government, and academia to address financial and environmental challenges. Projects & Funding AUD 4M+ in grants including two ARC Linkage and one ARC Discovery projects Current initiatives: Greenwashing detection, ESG rating divergence analysis, and climate-resilient finance platforms Labs/Teams Director of the FinTech & Banking Research Centre and affiliated with Data Horizons Research Centre and Frontier AI Research Centre at Macquarie University.