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Stefano Di Colli is a Research Student in Finance at Bayes Business School (City, University of London) and holds an Adjunct Professor role at Luiss Guido Carli University. He concurrently serves as a Senior Economist at Confindustria Research Department, managing a macroeconometric model for the Italian economy. His academic roles include part-time lecturing in Economics and Finance and adjunct professorships at multiple institutions, including Luiss Guido Carli and John Cabot University. Education: Doctorate in Economics, University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy) MSc in Statistics for Big Data Analysis, University of Rome Sapienza (Italy) MSc in Economics (Quantitative Methods), University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy) BSc/MSc in Economics, Luiss Guido Carli (Italy) Research Focus: Stefano’s work centers on macroeconomic announcements’ impact on policy uncertainty and economic confidence. He employs advanced econometric techniques to analyze monetary policy dynamics and macroeconomic forecasting. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical macroeconomics with practical policy analysis. Professional Experience: Over 15 years in economic research, including roles at Federcasse, Sia Conseil Italy, and a Bank of England PhD internship. His expertise spans European economic analysis, model development, and policy advising. Labs/Teams: Leads macroeconomic modeling teams at Confindustria, collaborating with institutions like the Bank of Italy on economic forecasting initiatives.

• Econometrics
• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
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Dr. Jason Lennard is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economic History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds additional affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (Research Affiliate), the Centre for Macroeconomics (Member), and the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (Research Associate). His research focuses on the macroeconomic history of the United Kingdom since the Industrial Revolution, with a particular emphasis on business cycles, financial crises, and monetary policy. Prior to joining LSE, he served as a Senior Economist at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). Dr. Lennard’s work has been published in leading journals such as the Economic History Review , European Review of Economic History , and Journal of Economic History . His publications analyze topics ranging from the impact of banking crises to the dynamics of inflation expectations and the role of devaluation during the Great Depression. His research often combines historical data with contemporary policy relevance, offering insights into current economic challenges through a historical lens. His expertise includes long-term macroeconomic trends, financial market behavior, and the interplay between economic policy and historical outcomes. Dr. Lennard’s contributions to economic history have been recognized through his affiliations with prestigious institutions and his active participation in academic networks.

• Macroeconomic History
• Economic History of the United Kingdom
• Business Cycle Analysis
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Albrecht Ritschl is a Professor of Economic History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a Senior Doctorate (Habilitation) and PhD from the University of Munich, with expertise in financial crises, historical business cycles, and monetary history. His career includes professorships at Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Zurich, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. He has served as Managing Editor of the European Review of Economic History and Editor of the Economic History Yearbook . His research focuses on Germany’s economic history, including interwar reparations, Nazi economic policies, and the legacy of central banking institutions. Ritschl is a CEPR and CESifo Fellow, contributing to macroeconomic research programs. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates, such as the Eurozone debt crisis and Brexit implications. Education: Habilitation (2004), PhD (1987), B.A. (1983) in Economics from University of Munich. Editorships: Journal of Political Economy (Editorial Board), European Review of Economic History (Managing Editor). Research Interests: Debt Crises, Hyperinflation Dynamics, Nazi Economic Exploitation, Post-War Recovery, Central Bank Evolution.

• Economic History
• Financial Crises
• Monetary History
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Michael Ganslmeier is an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science at the University of Exeter. He holds a PhD from Oxford, a master's from LSE, and a bachelor's from Zeppelin University, with additional coursework at Columbia University. His research focuses on causal inference, machine learning, and computational methods applied to political behavior, climate policy, and pandemic response. He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank and IMF, addressing issues such as climate policy feasibility and economic impacts of weather patterns. Affiliations: University of Exeter (since 2024), World Bank (consultant since 2023), LSE (Postdoc Fellow 2022-24). Education: PhD, University of Oxford; MSc, LSE; BSc, Zeppelin University (with a semester at Columbia). Research interests include political economy, public opinion dynamics, and geospatial data analysis. He has published in high-impact journals like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Scientific Reports , focusing on topics such as lockdown compliance during the pandemic and the political costs of climate policies. His teaching spans causal inference, data science, and computational programming at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Key collaborations include projects on climate policy feasibility with the World Bank and IMF, as well as research on aging populations' economic impacts. He is skilled in programming languages (R, Python, SQL) and tools like TensorFlow and ArcGIS.

• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• Geospatial Data
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Professor Joseph Pearlman holds the position of Professor of Economics at City St George's, University of London. He has a PhD in Control Systems from Imperial College and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on macroeconomic and macroprudential policy, endogenous growth theories, and the implications of imperfect information on Vector Autoregression (VAR) analysis. His work extends into expectational learning dynamics and the application of DSGE models to real-world economic issues like oil price impacts and financial stability. Key academic roles include research associate positions at the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. His publications span over four decades, addressing topics such as monetary policy rules, fiscal-monetary coordination during crises, and global economic integration. Notable contributions include works on robust policy design using prediction pools and validation techniques for DSGE models under uncertainty. His research has explored regional economic disparities in North-South frameworks, the role of innovation cycles in growth, and the mechanics of European monetary integration. He frequently collaborates with institutions like the IMF, Federal Reserve, and academic networks in macroeconomic modeling and policy analysis. His scholarly outputs include edited volumes analyzing the UK economy post-2008, contributions to the Oxford Handbook of the Indian Economy, and methodological guides on DSGE model construction published in the Handbook of Research Methods in Empirical Macroeconomics. Labs/Teams: Active in the DSGE modeling community, collaborating with central banks and international organizations on policy-oriented research. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomics with applied econometric techniques for policy evaluation.

• Macroeconomics
• Macroeconomic Policy
• Macroprudential Policy
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Dr. Ru Xie is an Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Management Accounting, Finance & Law at the University of Bath’s School of Management. She holds editorial roles as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Finance and Guest Editor for its special issue on global banking challenges. Her research focuses on empirical banking, sustainable finance, financial regulations, and risk management, with policy impact featured in major media outlets like Financial Times and Bloomberg . Dr. Xie earned her PhD in Finance from Goethe University Frankfurt. She previously held positions at Bangor University and visiting roles at the Bank of Finland and Goethe University’s House of Finance. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through studies on sustainable finance and banking policy. Recent research trends emphasize ESG integration in finance, regulatory reforms (e.g., MiFID II), and banking stability. Key articles analyze leverage risk pricing, ESG reputation effects, and post-negative interest rate banking dynamics. She has contributed to policy discussions on US banking crises and open banking reforms in the UK. Grants: Co-Investigator on the GW4 Sustainable Finance Network (2024-2025) Editing: Special Issue on Global Banking Challenges ( European Journal of Finance ) Advising: Supervised 3 doctoral students (specific names unavailable) Her research team engages in global collaborations with institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America, focusing on sustainable finance and banking innovation.

• Empirical Banking and Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• Financial Regulations
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Silvana Tenreyro is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) . Her roles include Director of the CEPR International Macroeconomics and Finance Programme, former External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, and former President of the European Economic Association. She holds prestigious fellowships including the British Academy and the Econometric Society, and was honored as a Commander of the British Empire. Education: PhD in Economics (Harvard University, 2002), MA in Economics (Harvard, 1999), and BA in Economics (Universidad Nacional de Tucumán, Argentina, 1997). Research Interests: Her work focuses on macroeconomics, monetary policy, international trade, and growth . Key themes include the transmission of monetary policy, commodity market dynamics, climate policy impacts, and the economic effects of Brexit. She has pioneered methodological advancements, such as the Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood estimator for trade analysis. Publications: Recent work examines dollar dominance in global finance , post-Brexit productivity adjustments , and helicopter money mechanisms , reflecting her expertise in policy-relevant macroeconomic issues. Her articles span top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economic Studies, and American Economic Review. Awards & Honors: Includes the 2024 IEA Fellowship, 2022 Birgit Grodal Award, and 2021 Yrjö Jahnsson Award. She has also received the Carl Menger Prize (2018) and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of St. Gallen (2021). Policy Contributions: Advises central banks and policymakers on monetary policy design, unconventional tools, and commodity market stability. Her work bridges academia and policy, influencing debates on inflation targeting, global supply chains, and climate economics.

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• International Economics
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Riccardo Crescenzi is a Professor of Economic Geography and Deputy Head (Research) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He leads major research initiatives, including an ERC-funded project on FDI and GVCs, and serves as LSE’s PI for a Horizon Europe-UKRI project on global megatrends and inequalities. His expertise spans economic development, innovation, FDI, GVCs, and public policy. Research Interests: Regional economic development and policy design Global value chains and multinational enterprises Foreign direct investment strategies Sustainability and environmental economics EU Cohesion Policy and regional disparities Key Projects: ERC Grant: Foreign Direct Investment, Global Value Chains, and Territorial Impacts Horizon Europe-UKRI Collaboration: Inequalities in the Era of Global Megatrends Awards: 2016 Talented Young Italians Award for Research and Innovation 2017 Geoffrey J.D. Hewings Award (North American Regional Science Council) Policy Engagement: Riccardo advises institutions such as the European Commission, OECD, and World Bank. He served as Rapporteur for the High-Level Expert Group on Innovative Cities (EU) and contributed to Italy’s National Commission for Sustainable Mobility. Publications: He authored “Harnessing Global Value Chains for Regional Development” (2023, Routledge) and publishes in top journals like Regional Studies and Journal of Regional Science , where he serves as Editor and Associate Editor. Labs/Teams: Member of LSE’s Economic Geography research cluster, focusing on regional innovation systems, GVC dynamics, and policy impact.

• Economic Development
• Innovation
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Professor Dimitri Vayanos is Director of the Paul Woolley Centre for the Study of Capital Market Dysfunctionality at the London School of Economics. He holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from École Polytechnique and a PhD in Economics from MIT. His research focuses on asset pricing, market microstructure, and the impact of financial institutions on market efficiency. His work examines liquidity risk, behavioral finance, and monetary policy transmission. He co-developed the European Safe Bonds (ESBies) proposal to address sovereign debt vulnerabilities. Recent publications analyze passive investing effects on market concentration, term structure modeling, and the dynamics of financial crises. His research combines theoretical rigor with policy applications. Awards and Honors: Swiss Finance Institute Outstanding Paper Award (2024) Fellow of the British Academy (2014) ERC Advanced Grant (2022-2027) He has supervised over 40 doctoral students in finance and economics. As President of the International Atlantic Economic Society (2021-2023), he shaped policy debates on market dysfunctionality. He directs the Paul Woolley Centre, coordinating international research on institutional impacts on capital markets.

• Asset Pricing
• Market Liquidity
• Behavioral Finance
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Arthur Galichere is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) at the University of Warwick's Department of Economics. His research focuses on asset price bubbles, macroeconomic policies, and financial stability, with a particular emphasis on theoretical models and empirical analyses. He holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (2022) and has taught extensively at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including core modules like Advanced Macroeconomics for the MSc program. Education: BSc/MSc in Economics from the University of Caen (2014-2015), MRes and PhD in Economics from the University of Glasgow (2017-2022). Teaching roles include leading EC201 Macroeconomics, EC9D5 Macroeconomics, and supervising dissertations. His research explores topics such as banking crises, monetary policy responses to bubbles, and Bayesian estimation of DSGE models. Recognition includes the HEA Fellowship (2024), Warwick Award for Teaching Excellence commendation (2023), and an ESRC Studentship (2017). Professional memberships include the European Economic Association and the Econometric Society.

• Asset Price Bubbles
• Macroeconomic Policies
• Financial Intermediation and Stability
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Zeynep Ozde Kurter is a Teaching Fellow in Macro-Finance at the University of Warwick's Department of Economics since October 2021. She coordinates assessments, curricula, and supervises research projects. Her roles include lecturing on EC230 Economics of Money and Banking (BSc), leading EC988 Investment and the Financial System (MSc), and teaching econometrics/macroeconomics seminars. She holds a PhD in Economics and Finance from Birkbeck, University of London (2023 Best Thesis Award), an MSc in Economics from the University of Bologna (2012), and a BA in Economics from Ege University (2010). She was previously a lecturer at LSE, UCL, and Birkbeck, with 6+ years of teaching experience across macroeconomics, econometrics, and financial markets. Her research focuses on macroeconomic determinants of sovereign/systemic risk, employing advanced econometric methodologies like Markov Switching, PARDL models, and panel VAR. Current projects analyze financial stability linkages between macroeconomic factors and market dynamics. Zeynep is a Fellow at the Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis (RCEA) and maintains active collaborations through co-authored research. She advises MSc dissertations, supervises undergraduate research (URSS), and contributes to teaching innovation at Warwick's Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL).

• Macro-Finance
• Financial Economics
• Macroeconomics
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Louise Jarvis is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies at the University of Bath. She has taught consecutive and simultaneous interpreting to Masters students on the MAIT course since 2000. Her professional work includes freelance translation and conference interpreting for international organizations such as the EU institutions, International Court of Justice, European Patent Office, and European Central Bank. She is a member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) and serves as President of Calliope-Interpreters, a globally recognized network of consultant interpreters endorsed by AIIC.

• Conference Interpreting
• Translation Studies
• International Organizations
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Zacharias Sautner is Professor of Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich and Senior Chair at the Swiss Finance Institute. He is a leading scholar in sustainable finance, ESG, climate finance, and biodiversity finance, contributing significantly to both academic and policy discussions. He co-heads the Initiative in Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich, a globally recognized research cluster. Research Interests: Sustainable Finance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Climate Finance and Risk Biodiversity Finance Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Financial Markets and Institutional Investors His research explores how financial systems can support long-term sustainability, with a focus on risk measurement, pricing, and policy implications. He investigates ESG ratings, climate exposure, and the role of investors in driving sustainable transitions. His publications, featured in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Review of Financial Studies , and Journal of Financial Economics , reveal strong trends in climate risk disclosure, ESG integration, and the financial valuation of sustainability. Many of his works analyze real-world impacts, such as central bank policy references and regulatory frameworks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Ranked #1 in Germany in Business Administration (2018–2022) Ranked #23 globally among business authors by SSRN downloads (2023) Two papers in top 5 of Financial Times' sustainability research ranking (2023) Associate Editor at Review of Financial Studies , Management Science , and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis Regular Research Visitor at the European Central Bank Director of the European Finance Association Judging panel member for the PRI Awards Zacharias advises asset management firms on sustainable finance and has served on policy-relevant panels. His research has been cited over 10,000 times and downloaded more than 120,000 times on SSRN. He has been a visiting professor at institutions including the University of Hong Kong, UC San Diego, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He co-leads the Initiative in Sustainable Finance at the University of Zurich, fostering interdisciplinary research and collaboration between academia, industry, and regulators.

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG
• Climate Finance
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Ana Keglevic Steffek is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the City Law School, City, University of London. She previously held academic positions at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Zagreb. Her institutional affiliations include the European Law Institute (ELI), International Insurance Law Association (AIDA), Society of Legal Scholars (UK), British Institute of Comparative Law, and the University of Oxford's Law and Technology Education Network. She serves as Co-Chair of the ELI Dispute Resolution Special Interest Group and as an Advisory Committee Member for the GPAI Project on Cogenerated Data. Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (PgCert), Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom PhD in Law, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Law, Croatia Bar Exam, Qualified Solicitor, Ministry of Justice, Zagreb, Croatia LLM in Commercial Law and Arbitration, Queen Mary, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, United Kingdom Ana specializes in commercial and contract law with European, international, and transnational dimensions. Her research interests include consumer law, insurance law, comparative law, e-commerce, digital markets, legal technology, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. She actively contributes to policy development in data law and AI governance through her work with ELI and GPAI. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges law, technology, and regulatory innovation. Ana has participated in EU Commission and World Bank funded scientific projects, reflecting her impact on global legal frameworks. Though no publication list is provided, her research trajectory centers on digital economy regulation, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the intersection of law and emerging technologies. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) Fellow of Advance HE (formerly HEA) Ana has supervised postgraduate students and welcomes PhD candidates in her areas of expertise. She has led major academic programs, including serving as Postgraduate (LLM) Programme Director and Faculty Academic Integrity Lead. Her professional experience includes legal practice in international commercial law and arbitration. She has been involved in significant research funding initiatives and policy projects with international reach. Ana is actively engaged in several research initiatives and networks, including the CLS Legal Technology Strategy Group. She contributes to institutional research governance as a REF Reviewer and has held leadership roles in research centers focused on access to justice and inclusion.

• Commercial Law
• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
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Dr. Leonie Fleischmann is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Politics at City, University of London, part of City St George's, University of London. She completed her PhD at City in 2015 and joined the department as a lecturer in 2016. She previously taught at SOAS, King’s College London, and the University of Roehampton. Her research centers on social movements, civil resistance, and human rights activism, particularly in contexts of settler-colonialism such as Israel/Palestine, South Africa, and Canada. She is the author of The Israeli Peace Movement: Anti-Occupation Activism and Human Rights since the Al Aqsa Intifada (2019) and has published in journals such as Government and Opposition and Israel Studies Review . Her research interests include: Social movements and civil resistance campaigns Decolonial solidarity and the role of 'internal allies' Human rights activism in prolonged military occupations The limitations of legal frameworks in settler-colonial contexts Her recent publications, especially in The Conversation , analyze the Gaza conflict, settler extremism, ceasefire negotiations, and youth activism. Her work combines theoretical analysis with empirical research, including interviews with activists and archival work. Selected publications include critical analyses of liberal legalism in human rights advocacy and comparative studies of allyship across anti-apartheid and Black Lives Matter movements. Scientific contributions and commentary: Regular media contributor on Israeli-Palestinian affairs Research funded by the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict and City University Pump-Priming grants Active participant in academic conferences such as the European Association for Israeli Studies Dr. Fleischmann is also engaged in academic leadership, serving as Programme Director for the MA International Politics and Human Rights. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Global Ethics, Human Rights, and Qualitative Research Methods. She has a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and is committed to pedagogical excellence. She supervises student research and contributes to the academic community through peer review and public scholarship. She is actively involved in research teams focusing on nonviolent resistance and decolonial solidarity, and her future work continues to explore the dynamics of internal allyship and resistance under occupation.

• Social Movements
• Civil Resistance
• Human Rights Activism
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