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Rodrigo Carril is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and an Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). His research focuses on Public Economics and Industrial Organization, particularly examining public procurement policies and their economic impacts. He holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University (2020) and is a Juan de la Cierva Researcher. Education: PhD in Economics, Stanford University (2020). His work explores topics such as pharmaceutical market dynamics, defense contracting efficiency, and regulatory frameworks for public procurement. He has received prestigious awards including the Claire and Ralph Landau Prize (2020) and the Young Economists' Essay Award (2022). Key research trends include analyzing procurement policies' effects on competition, evaluating preference programs for disadvantaged groups, and methodological contributions to econometric techniques like regression discontinuity designs. Awards: Claire and Ralph Landau Prize 2020 Young Economists' Essay Award 2022 Advising and Grants: While specific grants aren’t listed, his collaborative work involves co-authors like Claudia Allende, Mark Duggan, and Andres Gonzalez-Lira, indicating active academic partnerships. He is affiliated with the BSE and contributes to policy-oriented research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects at UPF and BSE, focusing on public sector efficiency and regulatory economics.

• Public Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Government Procurement
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Dr. Juan Manuel Berbel Pineda is a full Professor at the Department of Business Organization and Marketing at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, sustainable tourism practices, and international business strategies, particularly within the hotel industry and textile sector. Key research areas: Tourism Economics, Sustainable Tourism, International Business Strategy Affiliated with IMEGS (Innovation and Marketing for a Sustainable Global Environment) research group Doctoral Programs: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Family Business His research explores tourism competitiveness and internationalization patterns through empirical studies on hotel chains in Latin America, fair trade impacts in emerging economies, and post-COVID-19 rural tourism development. Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals strong emphasis on structural equation modeling, cross-cultural comparisons, and market segmentation strategies. Current academic activity includes international collaborations with institutions like Massey University, Varna University of Management, and University of Mauritius. His 2020 work on Ecuadorian chia seed exports demonstrates methodology for EU market selection using 7-dimensional indicators, while his sustainable tourism studies provide frameworks for pandemic-era tourism revival through non-overcrowding strategies.

• Tourism Economics
• Sustainable Tourism
• International Business
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Professor Valeska Ferrer Usó is a canon lawyer and theologian at Comillas Pontifical University, specializing in abuse prevention in ecclesiastical environments. She coordinates the UNIJES-funded Jordán research project (since 2021) and teaches subjects including 'Christianity and Social Ethics' and 'State Ecclesiastical Law' since 2022/23. Education: Doctorate in Canon Law (2022), Law Degree (2002), Ecclesiastical Studies (2012), Expert in Neuropsychology (2017), Specialist in Spiritual Exercises (2008). Her research focuses on canonical criminal law, restorative justice, and structural analysis of abuse mechanisms in religious institutions. Recent publications address procedural reforms, memory spaces for reconciliation, and interdisciplinary abuse prevention frameworks. She practices law at Madrid's Ecclesiastical Tribunal in marriage annulment cases and contributes to the Society of Jesus' Safe Environment System team (since 2024). Her work integrates theological, legal, and neuropsychological perspectives.

• Canonical Criminal Law
• Restorative Justice
• Abuses of Power in Ecclesiastical Environments
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Jordi Galí is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), a Senior Researcher at the Center for Research in International Economics (CREI), and a Research Professor at the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). He holds a PhD from MIT and has played a central role in shaping modern macroeconomic theory, particularly the New Keynesian framework used by central banks worldwide. Education: PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 1989 Master in International Management, ESADE, 1985 Bachelor in Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 1994 His research focuses on macroeconomic theory, monetary economics, and macroeconometrics. He is best known for his work on the New Keynesian Phillips Curve, optimal monetary policy rules, and the role of technology and expectations in business cycles. His influential book, Monetary Policy, Inflation and the Business Cycle , is a standard reference in graduate programs globally. The most recent articles highlight a continued focus on critical issues in modern macroeconomics: the implications of a low natural rate of interest (r*), the effectiveness of monetary policy at the zero lower bound, the role of wage and price flexibility, and the interaction between fiscal and monetary policy. His work increasingly integrates heterogeneity, financial frictions, and experimental methods, reflecting the evolving frontiers of the field. Scientific Awards: BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2025) Yrjo Jahnsson Award (2005) Premi Rei Jaume I d'Economia (2004) Premio Nacional de Investigación “Pascual Madoz” (2022) Three ERC Advanced Grants Foreign Honorary Member, American Economic Association (2020) Galí has advised numerous central banks, including the ECB, Federal Reserve, and Banque de France. He has held leadership roles as President of the European Economic Association (2012), co-editor of the Journal of the European Economic Association , and co-director of the CEPR International Macroeconomics Programme. He is a Research Fellow at CEPR, a Research Associate at NBER, and a Fellow of the Econometric Society. He has also been actively involved in public policy debates in Spain and Europe, particularly on issues of productivity, labor market reform, and fiscal policy. His research program continues to explore the design of stabilization policies in open and currency union economies.

• Macroeconomic Theory
• Monetary Economics
• Macroeconometrics
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Astrid Wagner is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Director at the Institute of Philosophy (IFS) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Technische Universität Berlin, recognized by the National University of Distance Education (UNED), and previously served as professor for 20 years at TU Berlin. Her research focuses on philosophy of culture, science epistemology, and digital society challenges. Key interests include philosophy of language, perception phenomenology, pragmatism, and ethical implications of digital transformation. Recent work examines uncertainty dynamics, trust frameworks, post-truth phenomena, infodemics, conspiracy theories, cognitive vulnerability, and digital citizenship. Wagner leads major research initiatives including the INconRES project on ethical-epistemological keys to digital social dynamics (2021-2025), the ORTEGA-CM interdisciplinary innovation consortium on José Ortega y Gasset's legacy (2024-2026), and previously directed the RESPONTRUST project combating COVID-19 disinformation (2021-2023). She co-leads the DESTERRA project analyzing disinformation's societal foundations (2022-2025) and participates in UCM's Rationality, Knowledge and Action research group. She serves on Spain's Committee of Experts for National Security against disinformation, advises the Congressional Science Office, and holds editorial positions at the Journal of Ortega Studies. Wagner contributes to GENET Association's Gender Studies Network and juries for the Princess of Asturias Award and Javier Muguerza Philosophy Prize.

• Philosophy of culture
• Philosophy of science
• Epistemology
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Li Azinovic-Yang serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting and IBM Faculty Fellow at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her research examines corporate disclosure dynamics through analytical modeling and data analysis, focusing on intersections with firm innovation, competition structures, and labor practices. Education: PhD in Accounting, Columbia Business School Master in Banking and Finance, University of Zurich Bachelor in Finance, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Her research spans corporate disclosure antecedents and consequences, particularly investigating how information transparency affects firm innovation strategies, competitive market structures, and labor policy implementation. Current work analyzes disclosure regulation's welfare impacts and strategic communication in corporate experimentation contexts through rigorous analytical frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on accounting standard evolution and diversity initiatives, revealing how regulatory stability shifts impact financial reporting and how diversity targets transform organizational behavior. Her work bridges theoretical accounting models with real-world corporate practices. Scientific Recognition: IBM Faculty Fellow As an active researcher, Azinovic-Yang maintains significant industry engagement through media coverage in outlets like Forbes and CBS Newsroom. Her work on innovation disclosure regulation generated podcast interviews on The Finance Bro, while diversity research received mainstream news attention. She contributes to academic discourse through Booth School publications and maintains an active research pipeline examining capital rationing incentives and strategic communication.

• Corporate Disclosure
• Financial Accounting
• Firm Innovation
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Jan Eeckhout is an ICREA Research Professor at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona, specializing in macroeconomic theory, labor markets, and urban economics. His work focuses on market power dynamics, wage inequality, and technological impacts on labor and urban systems. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). Eeckhout has received a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant (€2.45M) for research on 'Macro Market Power and Distribution.' He authored the influential book The Profit Paradox (2021), exploring how dominant firms reshape labor markets and economies, translated into multiple languages. His research frequently appears in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Studies. Research Interests: Macro-Labor Theory, Labor Markets, Urban Economics, Market Power, and Economic Inequality. Recent work examines technological origins of labor market stagnation, IT-driven urban polarization, and wealth effects on worker productivity. Advising and Grants: Supervises PhD students (e.g., Milena Djourelova, David Puig) and collaborates with institutions globally (CEMFI, EUI, Sciences Po). His team includes co-authors like Jan De Loecker and Philipp Kircher. Active in policy discussions via think tanks and media outlets like VoxEU and the NYT. Labs/Teams: Leads a diverse research group at UPF, with projects on market power, urban economics, and labor dynamics.

• Macro-Labor Theory
• Labor Markets
• Urban Economics
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Dr. Steven Kemp is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Law at the University of Girona, Spain. His research focuses on the intersection of criminal law, cybercrime, and criminological analysis, with affiliations to institutions like UNICRI, Open University of Catalonia, and the Institute of Public Security of Catalonia. His work spans digital security, fraud victimization, and sentencing disparities. Current roles: Serra Hunter Fellow, University of Girona (2023–present); Collaborating Teacher, UNICRI (2024–present) Previous roles: Associate Professor, University of Girona (2015–2021); Postdoctoral Researcher, Pompeu Fabra University (2021–2023) and University of Manchester (2021) His research interests include: Cybercrime dynamics during global crises (e.g., pandemic-related fraud trends) Victimization patterns in digital societies, particularly among older adults Legal implications of smart technologies and cybersecurity frameworks Comparative criminal justice systems, especially plea bargaining and sentencing disparities Key trends in his recent publications (2025–2019) highlight: Rising cyberfraud incidents and their societal impacts Interdisciplinary approaches to digital security and legal systems Statistical modeling of crime trends post-COVID-19 Behavioral responses to cybercrime risks Scientific recognition includes: Serra Hunter Fellow He actively collaborates with research groups like the Research Group in the Seminar of Criminal and Criminological Sciences and contributes to public policy initiatives in cybersecurity and fraud prevention.

• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Cybercrime
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Ricardo Filipe da Silva Pocinho is an academic researcher affiliated with the Higher School of Education and Social Sciences (ESECS) at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal. He joined the faculty in March 2022 and holds the role of Assessor in the Regional Health Administration of the Center (ARS Centro). His primary research focuses on educational evaluation , social competence development , and pedagogical innovation , with emphasis on school-based interventions and socioemotional learning programs. He has supervised five doctoral students and published extensively on topics including family involvement in education, pandemic impacts on teaching, and workplace happiness initiatives. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining educational psychology with social work methodologies. Recent publications highlight projects like the 'Smiling Team' workplace well-being program and evaluations of educational interventions for youth transitioning from residential care. He collaborates closely with institutions like the University of Coimbra and has presented at major conferences such as TEEM20 and the International Conference on Childhood and Adolescence. Key contributions include designing programs to promote socioemotional competencies in schools and analyzing social policies during pandemics. His research emphasizes practical applications, evidenced by projects like the 'Third Age Universities' study in Portugal and Brazil, and pedagogical innovations in technical director training.

• Educational Evaluation
• Social Education
• Educational Psychology
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Guillermo Toral is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at IE University and a Faculty Affiliate at MIT GOV/LAB. He holds a PhD from MIT (2020), an MPhil from the University of Oxford (2011), and a Licenciatura from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2009). His research focuses on comparative politics, political economy, and governance, with a regional emphasis on Latin America and Southern Europe. He examines relationships among state actors, anti-corruption policies, and their impact on public service delivery and human development. His academic experience includes tenure-track roles at IE University (2022–present) and Vanderbilt University (2020–2022). He previously worked at the World Bank (2011–2014) on education policy and human development programs. His research has been published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Journal of Politics , earning awards such as the AJPS Best Article Award and APSA Health Politics Best Paper Award. Key research areas include bureaucratic accountability, political budget cycles, and the political uses of public employment. His book project explores how lame-duck governments disrupt bureaucracy and service delivery. Teaching evaluations highlight his expertise in comparative politics and political economy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Awards: Harold D. Lasswell Award, AJPS Best Article Award, APSA Health Politics Best Paper. Grants: Ramón y Cajal fellowship (IE University). Labs/Teams: MIT GOV/LAB Affiliate.

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Governance
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Jacob D. Leshno is an Associate Professor of Economics and Robert H. Topel Faculty Scholar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research employs game theory, applied mathematics, and microeconomic theory to study allocation mechanisms and marketplace design, with applications spanning school choice systems, patient assignments to nursing homes, and decentralized cryptocurrency protocols. Professor Leshno's academic background includes: PhD in Economics from Harvard University, completed under Nobel laureate Alvin Roth M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics from Tel Aviv University B.Sc. in Pure Mathematics from Tel Aviv University His research program centers on market design theory with two primary strands. The first focuses on matching markets, where he developed tractable cutoff characterizations that clarify market structures for college admissions and medical residency matching (NRMP). His work demonstrates how price discovery mechanisms can streamline inefficient processes like college applications and subsidized housing allocation. The second strand examines cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, investigating how open-source computer code functions as market rules in decentralized systems. This research explores both the economic security of permissionless consensus and fundamental limitations of proof-of-work protocols. Professor Leshno's publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory applying economic theory to increasingly complex market structures. His work consistently bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementation, evolving from traditional matching markets to the frontier of decentralized digital systems. Publications in top journals like American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy demonstrate both analytical depth and real-world relevance across education, healthcare, and financial technology sectors. Professor Leshno has received significant recognition for his contributions: ACM SIGecom Test of Time Award for foundational work in matching markets INFORMS Frederick W. Lanchester Prize for outstanding contributions to operations research Prior to Chicago Booth, Professor Leshno served as Assistant Professor at Columbia Business School and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Microsoft Research New England, following industry experience at Yahoo! and IBM. He teaches MBA courses in Competitive Strategy and Market Design, and developed a PhD seminar bridging computer science theory with economic principles for distributed systems. His research continues to influence both academic theory and practical implementations of market mechanisms across multiple sectors. Professor Leshno maintains active collaborations with leading researchers including Itai Ashlagi, Irene Lo, and Gur Huberman, advancing the theoretical foundations of market design while addressing contemporary challenges in digital marketplaces and allocation systems.

• Market Design
• Game Theory
• Microeconomic Theory
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Javier Franco Aixelá **Roles and Affiliations**: Full Professor of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante, Director of the Department of Translation and Interpretation (2017–2021). Coordinates the Master's in Institutional Translation (Legal and Economic). Active in teaching Translation Theory, Professional Ethics, and Advanced Literary Translation. **Education**: PhD in English Philology (University of Alicante, 1996), Licenciatura in English Philology (Complutense University of Madrid, 1986), Expert in Translation (Complutense University of Madrid, 1991). **Research**: Specializes in translation theory, cultural aspects of translation, and bibliometrics. Founded the BITRA database (70,000 entries by 2017), a comprehensive online bibliography on translation and interpreting. Recent focus on bibliometric analysis of translation studies, including advertising translation, open access in academia, and cognitive approaches. **Teaching**: Taught courses like Professional Ethics, Advanced Literary Translation, and Translation of Research Genres. Supervised over 125 theses in the last five years, including high-impact works on medical neologisms (Habiba Chbab El Fakhi) and gender-neutral translation (María López Medel). **Awards**: Coordinator of the University of Alicante's Translation Doctoral Program, which received a quality distinction from the Ministry of Education. His theses have been awarded "Excellent Cum Laude" by the university. **Projects**: Led competitive research projects such as the 2021–2025 bibliometric study on economic translation and the BITRA database expansion (2007–2010). Collaborated on international initiatives like the 5th ICEBFIT Conference (2023). **Publications**: Authored 40+ books (e.g., *La traducción condicionada de los nombres propios*), co-edited *ENTI: Encyclopedia of Translation and Interpreting*, and published widely in journals like *META* and *Translation & Interpreting*.

• Translation Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Bibliometrics
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Ana Adan Puig is a University Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Psychology. She serves as Academic Secretary of her department and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Neurosciences of the University of Barcelona (UBNEURO). Her research focuses on psychobiology, neuropsychology, and dual disorders (comorbid mental illness and substance use disorders), with emphasis on circadian rhythms, clinical outcomes, and neurobiological mechanisms. Education: Holds dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1986) and University of Barcelona (1988), followed by a doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of Barcelona (1995). Teaching: Over the past five years has taught courses including Psychopharmacology, Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology of Development and Dementias, and Sleep Disorders at the University of Barcelona. Research Projects: Lead investigator (IP) of the 2016-2019 PSI2015-65026-P project on Psychobiology of Dual Disorders. Collaborated in several initiatives including the DIANA project studying pandemic mental health impacts. Doctoral Supervision: Advised four PhD candidates whose research addressed topics like personality profiles in dual diagnosis patients, circadian rhythm influences in addiction treatment, and neurocognitive performance in dual disorder patients. Publications: Over 30 indexed articles focusing on schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, substance use comorbidity, circadian rhythm dysregulation, and mental health outcomes.

• Psychobiology
• Neuropsychology
• Clinical Psychology
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Francesc Miralles Torner is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Department of Enterprise and Technology, specializing in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He leads the BOCETO: Boosting Comfort in Educational Environments project and participates in initiatives like Digital Innovation and AI as an agent for Digital Transformation . His work focuses on sustainability frameworks, innovation intermediaries, and technology's role in addressing global challenges. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Enterprise and Technology Key Research Areas: Digital Innovation, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Sustainability, AI Recent research explores configurational approaches to startup innovativeness, orchestration of innovation networks, and digital transformation through global and sustainable lenses. His collaborations span institutions like AGAUR and international researchers.

• Digital Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Transformation
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Montse Castelló Badia is a Full Professor at the Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences (Universitat Ramon Llull), leading the Psychology and Speech Therapy Department. She serves as Principal Investigator (PI) of the SINTE research group (Seminari Interuniversitari sobre Identitat i Noves Trajectòries Educatives) and collaborates in multiple interdisciplinary projects focusing on academic and non-academic career pathways. Her research interests center on academic writing practices, professional trajectories of researchers, and educational policy analysis. Key themes include PhD holders' transition to non-academic careers, workplace wellbeing, and legislative frameworks impacting higher education systems, particularly in Spain and Latin America. Recent work explores burnout and engagement dynamics among PhD professionals in non-academic sectors, leveraging mixed-methods approaches. Her publications analyze disciplinary variations in career outcomes and propose pedagogical interventions for ethical AI use in academic writing. Castelló Badia has secured 24+ research grants since 2003, including national (Ministerio de Ciencia) and institutional projects. She co-leads initiatives investigating employers' perceptions of PhD candidates and publishes extensively in indexed journals like Higher Education and Studies in Higher Education . Her work is anchored in the SINTE research group, fostering collaborations across universities to address evolving educational trajectories and identity formation in academic contexts.

• Academic Writing
• Occupational Career Development
• Higher Education Policy
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