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Stefanos ZeniosView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
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Stefanos Zenios is Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business with dual appointments in Entrepreneurship and Operations, Information & Technology . He directs Stanford GSB’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and co-directs the Doerr School of Sustainability ’s Program in Ecopreneurship. His Startup Garage course has launched companies like DoorDash while alumni have raised over $3B in venture capital. He co-authored the foundational Biodesign textbook and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Operations Research . PhD, MIT Operations Research (1996) MA, University of Cambridge (1996) BA, University of Cambridge (1992) Research Focus Dr. Zenios’ work bridges operations research and innovation management , with significant contributions to: Healthcare operations : Administrative cost reduction, organ allocation optimization, and clinical workflow improvements Entrepreneurship : Venture creation frameworks and experiential education Ecopreneurship : Sustainable business model innovation His Precedents Thinking framework (HBR 2025) has gained global recognition for solving systemic inefficiencies. Current research includes the biennial Search Fund Study with Peter Kelly. Scientific Recognition INFORMS Fellow Multiple Best Paper Awards, INFORMS CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2000) Dhirubhai Ambani Faculty Fellow (2017–2020) George E. Nicholson Award (1997) He has received extensive media coverage in Fast Company , Time Magazine , and Stanford Business . His research has been featured in over 150 press mentions including JAMA , Harvard Business Review , and Health Affairs .

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Public Economics
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Atsuko Tanaka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses on labor markets, health economics, and public policy, particularly examining topics such as female labor supply, skill investment, and pension reforms. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013), alongside advanced degrees from Cornell University and the University of Tokyo. Education Ph.D. Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2013) M.S. Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010) M.S. Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University (2007) B.A. Agricultural Economics, University of Tokyo (2004) Research Interests Tanaka’s work explores how health shocks, financial constraints, and policy interventions influence labor market outcomes. She investigates topics such as post-educational skill accumulation via college loans, strategic medical treatment choices under reimbursement reforms, and the macroeconomic effects of pension system transitions. Her research combines rigorous econometric methods with real-world administrative data to inform evidence-based policy. Awards and Grants SSHRC Connection Grant (2022, co-PI: Apostolos Serletis) National Science Foundation Extreme Science Grant (2021) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2016) Susan Jane Blake Kocin Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011) Grants and Collaboration Her research has been supported by major grants, including SSHRC and NSF funding. She collaborates with scholars on projects like analyzing physician behavior under reimbursement reforms, auditing firm dynamics, and international aid allocation strategies. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence to address complex socio-economic challenges.

• Performance Measurement
• Management Accounting
• Measurement Systems
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Gary William Hecht is a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves as Associate Dean of Professional Education Pathways and holds the Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellowship. His research focuses on performance measurement systems, management accounting, and organizational behavior. Associate Dean, Gies College of Business Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow Professor, Department of Accountancy Hecht’s research explores the intersection of performance measurement , managerial decision-making , and organizational incentives . Key themes include strategic use of performance data, impact of reporting frequency on employee behavior, and experiential vs. vicarious learning mechanisms in accounting contexts. His recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes effort intensity metrics , transparency in promotion behavior , and noise in performance measures . Articles reveal a focus on optimizing management control systems and understanding behavioral responses to accounting frameworks. Scientific awards : Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Banking Regulation
• Climate Finance
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Professor Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen is Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School. Previously, he was Associate Professor at King's College London and Assistant Professor at University of St Andrews. His research has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and BBC. He holds a BSc in Computing from National University of Singapore, MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management from University of Bristol, and PhD in Finance from University of Edinburgh. Research foci include: Climate risk integration in mortgage markets and corporate finance Impact of social policies (e.g., marriage equality) on credit access Corporate governance and misconduct prevention in banking Local information environments and fraud detection Cross-cultural dimensions of executive decision-making His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent examination of how institutional frameworks (regulation, culture, governance) shape financial behaviors and market outcomes, with recent emphasis on climate finance and social equity impacts. Awards include: David Hume Publication Prize (2015) Semi-finalist, FMA Europe Best Paper Award (2018) Finalist, FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award (2019) Best Registered Report on "Politics and Corporate Power" Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition Best Paper Award (2024) He currently supervises PhD candidates Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei. His externally funded research includes grants from British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and Carnegie UK Trust. He serves as Associate Editor for European Journal of Finance and British Accounting Review. As frequent speaker at central banks and policy forums (Federal Reserve Banks of New York & St. Louis), he translates research insights into regulatory practice and policy development.

Ernst MaugView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
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Ernst Maug, Ph.D. is Professor of Corporate Finance at the University of Mannheim Business School, where he has held a faculty position since February 2006. He has served in significant leadership roles including Associate Dean for Research and director of the business school's doctoral programs. Maug currently holds the position of President of the European Finance Association, reflecting his standing in the academic finance community. Professor Maug's research program focuses on corporate finance with particular emphasis on corporate governance mechanisms. His work examines the interface between financial markets and labor markets, executive compensation structures, shareholder voting behavior, and the role of institutional blockholders. His research demonstrates a consistent interest in understanding how governance structures affect firm performance and decision-making processes. The analysis of Professor Maug's recent publications reveals a strong focus on shareholder democracy, executive compensation design, and the intersection of labor markets with corporate governance. His work frequently appears in the top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies, indicating the high quality and impact of his research contributions. Professor Maug has served in significant academic leadership positions, directing doctoral programs and contributing to research strategy as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Mannheim Business School. His service as President of the European Finance Association further demonstrates his influence in shaping the direction of finance research across Europe.

Tomo SuzukiView profile

Professor

• Institutional Mechanism Design
• Sustainability
• Mature Socio-Economy
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Professor Tomo Suzuki (Waseda University, Faculty of Commerce) holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and has held academic positions at Oxford, London School of Economics, and Meiji University. His research spans Institutional Mechanism Design , Sustainability Management , and Mature Socio-Economy across Japan, India, and China. Former Oxford Professor with top academic awards (2008-2012) Advisor to Japanese Cabinet (2020-2023) and LDP Policy Committee Developed "One Additional Line" $2B/year system in India Lead author on 9 Scopus publications with 212 citations Research Focus : • Applied Institutional Design for mature economies • Distribution Statement (DS) for fair value allocation • Critique of shareholder-first capitalism Scientific Awards : Cosmo Awards for Research Excellence (1996, 2015) UK Research Assessment Exercise Top Score (2008) Oxford Executive MBA Outstanding Professor

Elena PikulinaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Institutional investors
• Corporate finance
• Experimental and behavioral finance

Elena Pikulina is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business, affiliated with The University of British Columbia. She holds an M.Phil and PhD from Tilburg University. Her research focuses on institutional investors, corporate finance, and behavioral finance, with a particular emphasis on integrating experimental methodologies to study decision-making processes in corporate and financial contexts. She teaches courses such as Mergers and Acquisitions. Education: M.Phil, Tilburg University PhD, Tilburg University Research Interests: Institutional investors Corporate finance Experimental and behavioral finance Her publications explore topics such as income inequality’s impact on equity markets, power preferences in decision-making, the behavioral effects of confidence and overconfidence on corporate strategies, and incentive structures like bonus schemes. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates contributions to behavioral and corporate finance. Advising & Grants: No students or grants are listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams are mentioned.

Maria FitzpatrickView profile

Professor

• Child and Family Policy
• Economics of Education
• Early Childhood Education
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Maria Fitzpatrick is Professor in Cornell University's Department of Policy Analysis and Management and Director of the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. A Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, she holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (2008) and specializes in child/family policy and education economics. Research examines early childhood education impacts, teacher compensation and retirement systems, child maltreatment reporting, and incarceration effects on families. Notable studies analyze universal pre-kindergarten programs, teacher pension reforms, and maternal incarceration's impact on birth outcomes. Current projects investigate child welfare decision-making algorithms and prison visitation policies. Fellowships include the Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Early Career Fellowship and postdoctoral positions at Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research. She has advised government agencies including the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and Queensland Rail.

• Industrial Organization
• Competition Policy
• Antitrust Economics
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Yusupova Guzel Fatehovna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Economics within the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where she has been working since 1998 with 28 years of scientific and teaching experience. She also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Enterprise and Market Analysis, specifically in the Laboratory of Competition and Antimonopoly Policy. Her research interests focus on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Antitrust Economics, Digital Markets, Market Analysis, and Economics of Network Effects, with particular attention to Russian industrial markets. Her professional expertise stems from her Candidate of Economic Sciences degree (2007) in Economics and Management of the National Economy, with a dissertation on "Boundaries of Russian markets and competition," and her Associate Professor title awarded in 2013. Dr. Yusupova's publication record shows a consistent focus on competition policy and market analysis, with her most recent work examining AI applications in cartel detection, digital platform competition, and the nuances of antitrust enforcement in specialized markets. Her research demonstrates progression from foundational industrial organization topics to increasingly complex digital market challenges. Honorary certificate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (November 2022) Gratitude of HSE (March 2022) Gratitude of the Faculty of Economic Sciences HSE (January 2021) Winner of the Competition for the best Russian-language scientific works of HSE employees - 2021 Multiple academic bonuses for publications and contributions to HSE reputation (2010-2024) As an educator, Dr. Yusupova teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Analysis of Industry Markets and Competition Policy, Introduction to the Economy of Digital Platforms, and Theory of Industrial Markets. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, bridging theoretical industrial organization concepts with practical antitrust applications. She has participated in numerous international conferences and research projects focused on competition policy effectiveness, with particular emphasis on Russian market contexts and transition economy challenges.

• Entertainment Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Modeling
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David Offenberg is an Associate Professor of Finance at the College of Business Administration, Loyola Marymount University . He specializes in Entertainment Finance, Corporate Finance, and innovative teaching methodologies. His groundbreaking 'Entertainment Finance' course, launched in 2014, is the first of its kind for undergraduates in Los Angeles, connecting students with industry leaders like Marvel Studios and Lionsgate. Offenberg’s teaching approach emphasizes Applied Financial Modeling with Peer Critiques, inspired by colleague Dr. K.J. Peters. He earned his Ph.D. and B.S. in Finance from Purdue University and previously worked as a 401(k)-research analyst at Watson Wyatt & Co. Research & Awards : Offenberg’s research has appeared in top journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Corporate Finance . In 2023, he received the prestigious FMA Innovation in Teaching Award for his work in Entertainment Finance. He also organizes the annual California Corporate Finance Conference and manages the LMU Entertainment Finance Alumni Network, leveraging LMU’s 95,000+ alumni network. Teaching Philosophy : Focused on student success, Offenberg maintains a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, advocating for internships and industry engagement. His courses include theoretical/applied corporate finance and MBA programs. He advises students to 'take advantage of L.A.’s opportunities' and pursue multiple internships before graduation.

Benjamin SchoeferView profile

Associate Professor

• Labor Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Public Economics
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Benjamin Schoefer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at UC Berkeley , where he teaches courses in macroeconomic theory and labor economics. He serves as Director of the Macro Labor Center for the Study on Aggregate Labor Markets, Policies, and Institutions, collaborating with the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) . Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Journal of Monetary Economics Affiliated Institutions: NBER (Research Associate), IWH Halle (Senior Research Fellow), Bundesbank (Research Professor), CEPR (Research Affiliate), IZA (Research Fellow), CESifo (Affiliate Member) His research focuses on Labor Economics , Macroeconomics , and Public Economics , with recent work examining: Wage rigidity and efficiency wage models Labor market effects of employer subsidies Collective bargaining institutions across countries Firm growth through input substitution Employment protection policies Financial constraints in wage setting Key findings include documenting how market power and monopsony influence labor shares, and how decentralized wage setting affects employment dynamics. His collaborative work spans institutions in Norway , Finland , and Italy . As a NBER Working Paper author, he has published on topics like: Minimum wage impacts and misallocation Congestion theory in unemployment German industrial relations models Employer subsidies and hysteresis Payroll tax effects in Sweden

Wim A Van der StedeView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Management Control Systems
• Corporate Governance
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Wim A Van der Stede is a **Professor of Accounting and Financial Management** at the **London School of Economics (LSE)**, specifically within the **Department of Accounting**. He holds the prestigious **CIMA Professorship** and serves in leadership roles such as LSE Council Member and Houghton Street Ventures Advisory Board member. His research focuses on **management control systems**, **corporate governance**, **executive compensation**, and **performance measurement**, with notable contributions to understanding incentive systems and organizational design. He has authored influential books like *Management Control Systems: Performance Measurement, Evaluation, and Incentives*, translated into multiple languages. Van der Stede’s academic leadership includes editorial roles in top journals like *Management Accounting Research* (Editor-in-Chief 2015–2024), and he has received awards such as the LSE Teaching Excellence Award (2016/17) and the AAA Outstanding International Educator Award (2019). His work integrates empirical studies with practical insights, addressing topics like budgeting, innovation selection, and the impact of information technology on organizations. He actively contributes to global accounting discourse through research, teaching, and advisory roles.

Matthew BidwellView profile

Professor

• careers
• contingent work
• firm boundaries
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Matthew Bidwell is a Professor of Management at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania . His research focuses on evolving employment relationships, career dynamics, and human resource management in modern labor markets. He serves as faculty co-director of the Wharton People Analytics Initiative and faculty director of the Wharton CHRO Program. Ph.D., MIT Sloan School S.M., Political Science, MIT M. Chem, Oxford Bidwell's research examines international career mobility , managerial contracting , and organizational labor market strategies . His work reveals complex relationships between global mobility and compensation, and analyzes how institutions like search firms shape career trajectories. Recent publications show trends in cross-border employment , executive career progression , and status-driven wage dynamics . His studies utilize longitudinal datasets and organizational personnel records to uncover patterns in managerial mobility. Scientific Recognition Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2020) ASQ Scholarly Contribution Award (2017) John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award (2014) Sloan Foundation Industry Studies Fellowship (2010-2012) Bidwell has served as Senior Editor at Organization Science and contributes regularly to business media outlets. His teaching emphasizes evidence-based people management through the People Analytics course at Wharton.

• Empirical corporate finance
• Financial intermediation
• Credit markets
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Mitchell A. Petersen is the Glen Vasel Professor of Finance and Director of the Heizer Center for Private Equity and Venture Capital at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT (1990) and an AB in Economics from Princeton (1986, Summa Cum Laude). His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, particularly how firms finance investments, manage risk, and interact with financial intermediaries. Education: PhD, Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1990) AB, Economics, Princeton University (1986, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) Professor Petersen's research examines the impact of information costs, technology, competition, and taxation on corporate financial decisions. He has published extensively on topics such as lending relationships, trade credit, capital structure, and panel data methodology. His recent publications emphasize corporate cash management, tax strategies, and credit market dynamics. These works explore cash accumulation motives, seasonal loan pricing, and the role of foreign tax policies in capital allocation. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Smith-Breeden Prize (Journal of Finance, 1995) Michael Brennan Award (Review of Financial Studies, 1998 & 2013) Sidney J. Levy Teaching Awards (1996, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012) Kellogg Professor of the Year (2000) Richard J. Daley Award (Illinois Venture Capital Association, 2024) Professor Petersen has advised numerous academic programs, served on editorial boards of major finance journals, and contributed to financial research as a NBER Research Associate and Moody's Academic Advisory Committee member.

Mary Ellen CarterView profile

Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Executive Compensation
• Corporate Governance
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Professor Mary Ellen Carter is the Joseph L. Sweeney Chair in Accounting at Boston College's Carroll School of Management. She holds a BS from Babson College, an MBA from Boston College, and a PhD from MIT's Sloan School of Management. A CPA with prior audit experience at Coopers & Lybrand, she focuses on financial reporting, executive compensation, and corporate governance. Her research explores gender pay gaps, labor market pressures on compensation, and the role of compensation consultants. Her work has been published in top journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics , and featured in Forbes , Financial Times , and New York Times . She currently serves as Editor of The Accounting Review and Associate Editor of Management Science . Notable awards include the Coughlin Distinguished Teaching Award (2019) and Ernst & Young Faculty Fellowship (2021-2022). Professor Carter teaches intermediate accounting and has held faculty positions at Columbia Business School and Wharton School. Her research trends emphasize real-world impacts of accounting policies, regulatory changes, and labor market dynamics. Recent studies address pandemic-driven compensation shifts and ESG-related governance mechanisms.