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Andreas Kuchler is an external part-time lecturer at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, and a senior economist at Danmarks Nationalbank, where he currently serves as an Advisor in Macroeconomic Analysis. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Southern Denmark in 2011 and has remained affiliated with the institution as a lecturer and supervisor since 2012. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics, University of Southern Denmark, 2011 MSc in Economics, University of Southern Denmark, 2008 High School, Nordfyns Gymnasium, 2002 Kuchler’s research centers on household and firm behavior under various macroeconomic conditions, particularly in low- and negative-interest-rate environments. His work spans applied econometrics, banking, consumption heterogeneity, pension economics, and the impact of monetary policy. He has extensively studied the effects of negative deposit rates on corporate investment, household savings, and pension wealth, contributing key insights into macroeconomic stability and financial resilience. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on empirical microdata analysis, particularly register-based studies from Denmark, and examine topics such as consumption smoothing, debt accumulation, and housing demand shifts during the pandemic. He frequently collaborates with central bank researchers and contributes to policy-oriented outputs through Danmarks Nationalbank’s analysis and economic memos. Kuchler has been actively involved in several high-level academic and policy networks, including the ECB’s Household Finance and Consumption Network, CompNet, and has presented at institutions such as the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, and Banque de France. He has also served as a referee for journals including Economic Inquiry , Journal of Macroeconomics , and Scandinavian Journal of Economics . He has taught and supervised students in data analysis, econometrics, and thesis writing at the University of Southern Denmark since 2009. Though not a full-time faculty member, his sustained academic engagement through teaching, publishing, and supervision confirms his role in the academic community. Notable labs and research teams he contributes to include: Household Finance and Consumption Network (ECB) Competitiveness Research Network (CompNet) Network for analysis of enterprise data (Confederation of Danish Industry) Danish Research Data for the Social Sciences (DRDS)

• Household Behavior
• Firm Behavior
• Banking
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Jochen Theis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business & Management at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), where he contributes to the SDU Climate Cluster. His academic focus lies at the intersection of accounting, sustainability, and corporate governance. His research interests include sustainability reporting, corporate social responsibility (CSR), strategic management, stakeholder theory, and investor decision-making. He explores how companies integrate sustainability into their core strategies and how disclosures influence stakeholder perceptions, particularly in the context of EU regulations such as the Taxonomy Regulation and Green Deal. His work emphasizes transparency, accountability, and the practical implementation of sustainable business practices. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward analyzing mandatory sustainability disclosures, the normative frameworks guiding reporting, and the behavioral responses of investors to corporate purpose statements. His research combines theoretical rigor with practical relevance, often employing experimental and empirical methods to assess the real-world impact of sustainability initiatives and regulations. Scientific Awards: JUMS Best Reviewer Award (2020) Best Paper Award, AAA Public Interest Section Mid-Year Meeting (2018) Dies Academicus Prize for Best Dissertation (2014) Jochen Theis is actively involved in teaching and supervision, offering courses in advanced accounting, corporate governance, and sustainability. He has coordinated and participated in several research projects, including the EU-funded PREP4BLUE initiative and projects on green bonds and auditor performance. His service to the academic community includes editorial work for the European Accounting Review and membership in the European Audit Research Network. He is a key member of research networks focused on sustainability and auditing, contributing to the development of academic discourse and policy-relevant research in sustainable finance and corporate reporting.

• Sustainability Reporting
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Strategic Management
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Wei Kang is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the Faculty of Business and Law, Anglia Ruskin University. Her expertise spans Sustainable Finance, FinTech, Gender Studies, and Network Analysis, with a focus on ESG integration and corporate governance. PhD in Accounting and Finance, Bangor University MSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Exeter BSc in Accounting and Finance, Bangor University Her research explores fintech-driven sustainability, gender equity in corporate leadership, and network dynamics shaping organizational behavior. She leads postgraduate programs in accounting and finance while collaborating with industry partners on policy design. Recent publications highlight trends in ESG finance, corporate environmental misconduct, and immigrant entrepreneurship. Her work combines empirical analysis with policy-oriented insights, particularly in FinTech-enabled sustainability frameworks and gender-based network disparities. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) As a co-investigator in EU Interreg projects and reviewer for journals like Emerging Market Review, she bridges academic research with practical applications. She supervises research students and contributes to knowledge exchange through consultancy and digital skills assessments for SMEs.

• Sustainable Finance
• FinTech
• Gender Studies
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Pedro Magalhães Batista is a Lecturer in Commercial, Corporate, and Banking Law at the University of Leeds since October 2021. His research focuses on financial regulation, fintech, crypto-assets, and the role of innovation in financial markets. He holds a PhD candidate status in Law & Economics of Money and Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt, an LL.M. in International Law from Heidelberg University, and an LL.B. from the University Center of Brasilia. Before academia, he worked as a corporate lawyer in Brasilia, served as Division Chief at Brazil's Secretariat of Micro and Small Enterprises, and held roles at the Brazilian antitrust authority (Administrative Council for Economic Defense) and Ministry of Justice. His professional memberships include the Order of Attorneys of Brazil and research networks like the Entangled Political Economy Research Network. He teaches modules such as Principles of International Financial Law and Corporate Finance & Securities Law, serving as Module Organiser for the latter. His current research explores regulatory technologies, Big Tech partnerships in finance, and polycentric governance frameworks. He is affiliated with the Centre for Business Law and Practice research group.

• Financial Regulation
• Fintech
• Banking Law
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Kylie Gilbey is a PartTime Lecturer at The University of Western Australia teaching MBA Managerial Finance (FINA5530) in 2023-2024. She holds a PhD examining Australian IPO performance and brings 30+ years of industry experience from banking, structured finance, and corporate advisory roles. Her educational qualifications include: MBA, The University of Western Australia (2014-2016) Bachelor of Economics, The University of Western Australia (1984-1987) Dr. Gilbey's research centers on ASX IPO dynamics , with specialized focus on first-day discounts , long-term return patterns , and financial risk tolerance segmentation . She investigates how Australia's hybrid venture capital/main board ecosystem compares with US models, particularly regarding early-stage funding structures and regulatory impacts on investor behavior. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent empirical analysis of IPO performance using time-series data, with growing emphasis on cross-national comparisons between Australian and US markets. Key trends include examining microcap listing outcomes and regulatory influences on risk perception. Scientific recognition includes: WA Government Scholarship for Emerging Female Leaders Fellow of FINSIA (SF.FINSIA) Her industry background informs practical teaching approaches, though no formal advising or grant activity is documented. Media engagement through 5 press contributions extends her research impact to public discourse on capital markets.

• Finance
• Initial Public Offerings (IPO)
• Venture Capital
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Helen Mengbing Ren is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Accounting at the University of Liverpool Management School. She holds a PhD in Finance from Warwick Business School, a MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bristol. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) since 2022. Her research focuses on capital markets, empirical corporate finance, corporate disclosures, regulation, information asymmetry, and risk management. Her work has been presented at prominent conferences like the Financial Management Association and the American Accounting Association, and featured in media such as Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog and Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine. Helen’s publications address topics like derivative disclosures, stock price crash risks, and tax avoidance impacts. She has served as an ad hoc reviewer for major journals and conferences. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules in Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance Research, and Managerial Finance across different program codes. Education: PhD in Finance, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick MSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Warwick BSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Bristol Media Contributions: "Financially Constrained Firms Are More Susceptible to a Stock Price Crash – But Why?" (Banking and Finance Review Magazine, 2018) "How Financial Constraints Affect Stock-Price Crash Risk?" (Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog, 2017) Her research highlights include analyzing the relationship between financial constraints and stock price volatility, evaluating disclosure effectiveness in derivative markets, and exploring insider trading dynamics linked to crash risk.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Corporate Finance
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Dr. Jing-Ming (Thomas) Kuo is an Associate Professor in Finance at the Department of Finance, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, UK. He joined the university in July 2016, having previously served as an Associate Professor at Southampton Business School and a Lecturer at Durham University Business School. His academic journey began with a B.B.A. in Statistics, followed by an MSc and PhD in Finance. His research interests span a broad range of topics in finance, including Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Behavioural Finance, Asset Pricing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Environmental Finance, and Applied Financial Econometrics . He investigates issues such as corporate governance mechanisms, abnormal returns in financial markets, earnings management, and the impact of institutional ownership on firm behavior. Dr. Kuo's recent publications reflect a strong focus on empirical finance, particularly in emerging markets like China. His work explores themes such as dividend tunneling, board governance in banking, liquidity effects on stock returns, and seasonal market anomalies . His research has been published in top-tier journals including the British Journal of Management , Corporate Governance: An International Review , Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting , and Journal of Banking and Finance . He has received several external research grants, including projects on irrational M&A decisions, Chinese IPO performance, and corporate governance, with funding from institutions such as the University of Birmingham, Southampton Business School, and Durham University. He has also served as a referee for numerous academic journals, including the Journal of Banking and Finance , Journal of International Money and Finance , and European Financial Management . Dr. Kuo has successfully supervised 16 PhD students to completion, many of whom have secured academic positions in UK universities or roles in research and trading institutions. He has also held editorial roles, serving as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Surveys and guest editor for a special issue of the Journal of International Accounting, Audit and Taxation . He is actively engaged in the academic community, regularly presenting at international conferences such as the Financial Management Association (FMA), European Financial Management Association (EFMA), and British Accounting & Finance Association (BAFA) meetings. He has also contributed to conference organization, serving as a chair, discussant, and seminar organizer.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Behavioural Finance
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Sasha Talavera is a Professor in Financial Economics at the Department of Economics, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham, where he joined in 2019. He previously held professorial and academic positions at Swansea University, University of Sheffield, Durham University, University of East Anglia, and DIW-Berlin. PhD in Economics, European University Viadrina MA in Economics, Boston College MA in Economics, Kyiv School of Economics BA in Economics, Ostroh Academy His research focuses on financial economics, with specific interests in online prices, big data analytics, banking, fintech, corporate finance, behavioral finance, and emerging markets. His work integrates empirical methods with real-world financial and economic data to address policy-relevant questions. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing financial behavior under crisis (e.g., war in Ukraine), monetary policy communication, and the application of big data and text analysis in economics. His research spans disciplines including econometrics, financial stability, labor economics, and public choice, often using innovative data sources such as online job ads and social media. Sasha Talavera is actively involved in the academic community, serving on the editorial boards of Bank i Kredyt , Visnyk NBU , and as founder of VoxUkraine.org . He is also an expert for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He supervises several PhD students, including Zixi Guo, Mohammad Aldoub, and Fei Ge, and has successfully placed past advisees in institutions such as the Capital Market Authority of Kuwait, Aston University, and NHS England. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He leads a dynamic research agenda involving big data, crisis economics, and financial decision-making, contributing significantly to both academic and policy-oriented discourse.

• Financial Economics
• Banking
• Fintech
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Annette Alstadsæter is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Business School. She serves as Head of SKATTEFORSK – Centre for Tax and Behavioral Research, a leading research center focusing on tax policy, evasion, and behavioral responses. Her work is deeply rooted in empirical public economics and has significant policy implications. Her research interests include: Tax Evasion and Avoidance Wealth Inequality and Offshore Wealth Corporate Taxation and Profit Shifting Behavioral Responses to Tax Systems Policy Evaluation using Microdata Socioeconomic Impacts of Crises (e.g., COVID-19) Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on real-world tax compliance issues, often using Norwegian and international microdata. She frequently collaborates with top economists such as Gabriel Zucman and Niels Johannesen. Her work appears in premier journals including the American Economic Review , Journal of Public Economics , and Economic Policy , demonstrating both academic rigor and policy relevance. Notable scientific contributions include studies on offshore real estate ownership, wealth tax compliance, social networks in tax avoidance, and the impact of the pandemic on employment inequality. While no formal list of awards is provided, her high-impact publications and leadership role suggest significant recognition in the field. Annette Alstadsæter actively advises and mentors through her research center and collaborations. She leads major research initiatives and has secured funding for empirical studies on tax systems. Her work with administrative and survey data indicates access to substantial research grants and institutional support. She leads SKATTEFORSK, a dedicated research center at NMBU that brings together economists and policy analysts to study taxation and behavioral responses. The center produces influential policy-relevant research and fosters collaboration across institutions.

• Public Economics
• Tax Policy
• Tax Evasion and Avoidance
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Dr. Saneesh Edacherian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategy and International Business at the University of Birmingham Dubai Campus, part of the Birmingham Business School. He also serves as the Programme Director for the MSc International Business (Dubai). His academic work bridges strategic leadership, innovation, and internationalization, with a growing focus on responsible business practices and economic inequality. Ph.D. in Strategy, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, India (2021) MBA, Anna University, India (2011) His research explores how strategic leadership groups and entrepreneurial teams influence innovation and international expansion, using advanced multivariate techniques such as meta-analysis and topic modeling. He is particularly interested in extending scholarly and practical understanding of economic inequality within corporate governance and strategic decision-making frameworks. His recent publications span top-tier journals like Corporate Governance: An International Review , R&D Management , and Journal of Business Research , covering themes such as board interlocks, gender diversity in leadership, R&D investment in emerging markets, and international entrepreneurship. These works reflect a strong methodological commitment to meta-analytic and empirical approaches in strategic management. Fully funded Visiting Research Scholar, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, UK (2019) Nominated for Best Paper Award, AIB Conference 2021 Recipient, 2018 Travel Award for Young Scholar, Academy of Management Co-Investigator, $2,800 research grant from IIM Ahmedabad (2018) Saneesh reviews for high-impact journals including the Journal of Business Research and International Journal of Management Reviews (both ABS3-rated). He has co-delivered workshops on meta-analysis at IIM Bangalore and IIM Ahmedabad and brings practical insights from his prior role as a senior analyst at Frost & Sullivan, where his industry commentary was featured in outlets like The Arabian Business and Drug Development & Delivery . He has contributed to significant consulting projects in healthcare, biotech, and digital health across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, demonstrating applied expertise in market entry, valuation, and strategic innovation.

• Strategy and International Business
• Strategic Leadership
• Entrepreneurial Teams
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Don Lien is a Professor and holds the Richard S. Liu Distinguished Chair in Business at the Alvarez College of Business, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the Department of Economics. A world-renowned researcher with over 250 publications in economics, finance, and statistics, he earned his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and serves as a reviewer for more than 50 academic journals. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the California Institute of Technology Research Focus: Dr. Lien's primary expertise centers on futures markets, econometrics, and development economics, with significant contributions to quantitative methods, finance, and statistical analysis. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical applications across diverse economic contexts. Publication Trends: Analysis of his recent works (2002-2017) reveals a strong emphasis on market microstructure analysis, income-wellbeing relationships, and institutional impacts on financial systems. Key methodological themes include regression techniques, volatility modeling, and cross-market price discovery, with applications spanning international finance, socio-economic policy, and behavioral economics. Scientific Recognition: President’s Distinguished Achievement Award in Research (awarded twice by UTSA) Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Kansas Academic Service: Dr. Lien's extensive journal reviewing activities across 50+ publications demonstrate his standing in the scholarly community. His teaching excellence has been consistently recognized through university-level awards at both UTSA and the University of Kansas.

• Futures Market
• Econometrics
• Development Economics
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Ronald Masulis is the Scientia Professor of Finance at the UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales, with a distinguished career spanning empirical corporate finance, corporate governance, and mergers & acquisitions. He earned his PhD and MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA (High Hons) from Northeastern University. Corporate Governance Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions International Finance Venture Capital As a Research Associate at the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) and Senior Academic Fellow at the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (ABFER), Masulis has influenced global finance through his research on board structures, executive compensation, and business group dynamics. His work frequently appears in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and the Journal of Finance, earning him five All Star Paper Awards from the Journal of Financial Economics. He has held editorial roles at the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, and the Journal of Multinational Financial Management. Masulis supervised PhD candidates Jinzhao Du and June Chan and taught advanced courses in empirical corporate governance and finance research practices. Five Journal of Financial Economics All Star Paper Awards Fellow, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Monetary Authority of Singapore Term Professor of Economics and Finance Distinguished Visiting Research Professor, NYU Stern Pembroke Visiting Professor, University of Cambridge Webb Award for Teaching Excellence His research grants include an ARC Linkage Grant (2016–2022) on not-for-profit investment governance and multiple ARC Discovery Grants analyzing mergers, acquisitions, and capital structure dynamics. Masulis has served on executive committees of the American Finance Association, Western Finance Association, and Financial Management Association, and contributes to Harvard Law School’s Forum on Corporate Governance.

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Finance
• Venture Capital
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Ivan Shaliastovich is the Thomas D. and Barbara C. Stevens Distinguished Chair in Finance and an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance, Investment, and Banking at the Wisconsin School of Business, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His expertise spans asset pricing , financial econometrics , and macroeconomic uncertainty . He focuses on volatility risks, interest rate term structures, and investor learning, emphasizing how uncertainty impacts economies and markets. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics, Duke University B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, American University in Bulgaria Teaching: Courses include Analysis of Fixed Income Securities (undergraduate/MBA) and PhD Seminar in Investments . Previously taught at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Research Interests: His work integrates volatility, uncertainty, and financial markets. Key themes include: Volatility risk transmission across markets Macroeconomic uncertainty's dual effects (good vs. bad) Learning dynamics in investor behavior Interest rate term structure modeling Publications: Over 20 articles in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Review of Financial Studies , and Journal of Financial Economics . Recent work explores corporate asset risk, oil volatility, and policy impacts on exchange rates. Awards: Best Paper on Derivatives (North Finance Association, 2013) Best Asset Pricing Paper Award (Midwest Finance Association, 2012) Outstanding Paper Award (Jacobs Levy Center, 2014) Service: Associate Editor of Journal of Banking and Finance , Journal of Empirical Finance , and Quantitative Economics .

• Asset Pricing
• Financial Econometrics
• Volatility Risks
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Michael Ungeheuer is an Associate Professor of Finance (tenured) at Aalto University's Department of Finance and a Research Council of Finland Research Fellow (2022–2027). His research focuses on behavioral finance, investor decision-making under risk, and the impact of learning environments on investment choices. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Mannheim and has held visiting scholar positions at institutions including the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the University of Zurich. **Education**: Ph.D. in Finance (summa cum laude), University of Mannheim (2017) M.Sc. in Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology (2011), funded by a Fulbright Scholarship Diplom Business Economics (equivalent to M.Sc.), University of Mannheim (2010) **Research Interests**: Behavioral Finance (investor behavior, household finance, portfolio choice), Judgment and Decision Making (risk perception, learning environments). His empirical work combines archival data and randomized experiments. **Awards and Grants**: Extensive funding from institutions like the Academy of Finland, Nasdaq Nordic Foundation, and OP Financial Group. Notable awards include the Karins-Islinger Dissertation Award (2017) and DAAD research grants. **Teaching**: Leads courses in Corporate Finance, Experimental Design in Economics, and PhD-level seminars. Advised over 63 Bachelor’s, 16 Master’s, and 1 PhD thesis. Engages in executive education through Aalto Executive Education. **Professional Activities**: Co-chair of Helsinki Finance Summit, reviewer for top journals (Journal of Finance, Management Science), and academic service roles in global finance associations.

• Behavioral Finance
• Investor Behavior
• Portfolio Choice
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Prof. Dr. Jan Riepe is a Professor of Finance and Management Accounting at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Economics, Department 2: Taxation, Accounting and Finance. His research bridges empirical corporate finance and financial accounting, focusing on transparency in the financial sector, gender diversity, minority rights, and the impact of information on financial markets. He teaches modules such as Corporate Finance I/II, Behavioral Corporate Finance, and Risk Management in both German and English. Research interests include banks' IT investments, loan loss provisioning, and the effects of local newspaper closures on lending discrimination. His work is published in top journals like Management Science and European Accounting Review. He actively collaborates with industry partners like Ernst & Young on ESG Risk Management initiatives. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, addressing topics from audit practices to sustainability implications of gender diversity. Teaching: Coordinates bachelor's and master's courses emphasizing critical analysis and practical challenges in finance and accounting.

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Transparency in Financial Sector
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