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Giovanni Dosi is a Professor of Economics at the Institute of Economics, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy . He co-directs the Intellectual Property Task Force at Columbia University's Initiative for Policy Dialogue and serves as a Continental Europe Editor for Industrial and Corporate Change . Recognized as an ISI Highly Cited Researcher and a Corresponding Member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei , his work spans evolutionary economics and innovation studies. Education: Laurea in Philosophy (1976, University of Milan), PhD in Economics (1983, University of Sussex) Dosi’s research focuses on Economics of Innovation , Industrial Dynamics , and Agent-Based Macroeconomics , analyzing how technological and organizational innovations drive capitalist systems. His work examines global value chains, productivity slowdowns, and the role of policy in innovation ecosystems. Scientific Awards: 2022 Penrose Award (EURAM) for evolutionary economics 2016 Wiley TIM Distinguished Scholar Award ISI Highly Cited Researcher (since 2010) Honorary Professor, Manchester Business School (since 2009) Commendatore al merito della Repubblica Italiana (since 2014)

• Evolutionary economics
• Economics of innovation
• Industrial dynamics
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Ulrich Berger is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Games and is actively involved in promoting science through the Vienna Skeptics Society. His research focuses on game theory, including non-cooperative, evolutionary, behavioral, and experimental variants. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the WU Best Paper Award and an Outstanding Reviewer Award. His work explores dynamics of cooperation, reputation systems, and strategic behavior in economic contexts. Key research areas include evolutionary stability in reputation games, indirect reciprocity, and cognitive hierarchies in strategic interactions. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports , as well as popular science articles in outlets like derStandard.at . Berger has led research projects on topics such as cognitive hierarchies in minimizer games and has contributed to policy discussions on access pricing in telecommunications. His academic contributions reflect a blend of theoretical rigor and practical engagement, with recent work emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms of deterrence and experimental validation of equilibrium concepts.

• Game Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Evolutionary Game Theory
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Michaela Trippl is a Full Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy, and Head of the Department of Geography and Regional Research's Economic Geography working group. Her work focuses on regional innovation systems, economic resilience, and sustainability transitions, emphasizing place-based strategies and institutional dynamics. Affiliation: University of Vienna (2002–present) Role: Head of Economic Geography working group Research: Regional development, innovation policy, industrial transformation Recent research trends highlight her exploration of challenge-oriented regional innovation systems (CORIS approach), green path development in bioplastics, and transformative resilience frameworks. Publications often integrate theoretical advancements with policy applications, addressing multiscalar exnovation pressures and sustainable industrial transitions. Projects led by Trippl include "Transformative Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation in the Danube Region (TiCCA4Danu)" (2025–2028) and "RIS4Danu: Sustainable Smart Specialisation for the Reopening of Industrial Sites in the Danube Region" (2022–2024), reflecting her commitment to European green industrial policy and regional sustainability. As a keynote speaker at international conferences (e.g., 2023: "Navigating regional industrial transitions"), she bridges academic research with real-world policy. Media coverage (e.g., 2019: "Ist auf dem Land alles rückständiger? Die tatsächlichen Chancen der Provinz") underscores her public engagement in regional development narratives.

• Regional Development
• Innovation Systems
• Sustainability Transitions
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Krishnendu Chatterjee is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) , Department of Computer Science. His research spans formal verification, probabilistic systems, game theory, and evolutionary dynamics, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications in top venues such as DISC, AAAI, LICS, PNAS, Nature , and Journal of the ACM . His research focuses on developing theoretical foundations and practical algorithms for analyzing complex systems, including Markov decision processes, stochastic games, probabilistic programs, and evolutionary models. He has made significant contributions to topics such as reachability analysis, termination of probabilistic programs, synthesis of controllers, and evolutionary game dynamics. Chatterjee's work is highly interdisciplinary, bridging computer science, mathematics, and biology. He has collaborated extensively with leading researchers worldwide and has been involved in editorial roles and program committees for major conferences in formal methods and theoretical computer science.

• Formal Verification
• Probabilistic Systems
• Game Theory
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Markus Teige is a researcher at the Max Perutz Labs, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna, in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His work focuses on plant stress tolerance, calcium signaling, chloroplast development, protein phosphorylation, and organelle signaling networks. Current projects include Molecular mechanisms of plant stress tolerance (2021–2025) and Calcium regulation of chloroplast development & function (ongoing). Past projects include Auswirkungen von Virusinfektionen auf die Kalziumhomöostase (2020–2022). Research trends from his 62 publications emphasize calcium signaling in plant antiviral defense, chloroplast stress responses, and integrated multi-omics approaches to abiotic stress in crops like potato. His work bridges organelle physiology with whole-plant stress adaptation. Teige collaborates internationally on plant signaling and systems biology, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate-resilient agriculture and stress biology.

• Plant Stress Tolerance
• Calcium Signaling
• Chloroplast Development
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Bernhard Rengs is a researcher affiliated with the Vienna Institute of Demography (VID), part of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He previously served as Assistant Professor at the Institute for Mathematical Methods in Economics at Vienna University of Technology (2003–2014). His work bridges computer science and economics, focusing on computational agent-based models applied to demography, population economics, socio-economics, and forced migration. Education: Holds degrees in computer science and economics from Vienna University of Technology. Research interests include agent-based computational social simulation, evolutionary economics, and information visualization. Current projects address refugee migration patterns, socio-economic integration, and policy impacts using advanced computational methods. Selected Publications (2023–2013) focus on Ukrainian refugee self-selection, refugee family structures, climate policy modeling, and global value chains. His work combines empirical data analysis with agent-based modeling to address complex socio-economic challenges. No formal awards listed, but contributions to migration and computational demography are widely recognized. Collaborations include the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital, with interdisciplinary teams addressing demographic transitions, migration dynamics, and policy implications. His research emphasizes practical applications of computational models for understanding societal systems and informing evidence-based policies.

• Agent-Based Modelling
• Demography
• Population Economics
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Monika di Angelo is an Assistant Professor at Vienna University of Technology's Faculty of Informatics, Department of Automation and Control Systems. Working at 50% capacity, she focuses on Information Systems Engineering and Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology. Her research spans blockchain technology, smart contracts, Ethereum security, vulnerability detection, cultural heritage applications, and educational informatics. Dr. di Angelo's research interests center around blockchain technology and smart contract security, with particular expertise in Ethereum. Her work explores vulnerability detection in smart contracts, compiler analysis, token standards, and wallet implementations. She also maintains research interests in cultural heritage applications through digital visualization and simulation, extending from earlier work on architectural heritage and pedestrian behavior modeling. Her educational research focuses on didactics in computer science education, particularly for secondary schools and vocational training. Her publication record shows a clear evolution from early work in educational technology and architectural visualization toward blockchain and smart contract research starting around 2018. Recent publications demonstrate deep expertise in Ethereum security analysis, vulnerability detection frameworks, and comparative analysis of smart contract platforms. Her work combines theoretical analysis with practical tool development for blockchain security. Mobilitätsstipendium der TU Wien für hervorragende Dissertation Lions-Förderpreis (1989) Dr. di Angelo has supervised over 50 diploma and master's theses since 2008, with recent supervision focusing primarily on blockchain security, smart contract analysis, and Ethereum vulnerability detection. Her students' work reflects her research trajectory, moving from educational technology topics toward blockchain security in recent years. She has secured research funding from the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) for projects evaluating educational concepts for MINT promotion. Her DIVS project (2010-2020) represented a long-term research commitment to visualization and simulation of pedestrian behavior at train stations and architectural heritage applications. Her research extends across multiple domains including the SmartBugs framework for smart contract analysis, Ethereum security research, and applications of blockchain technology in various domains. She maintains active collaborations with researchers in blockchain security and has contributed to the development of tools and methodologies for smart contract analysis.

• Blockchain
• Smart Contracts
• Ethereum
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Ariel Rubinstein is a distinguished Professor of Economics at New York University and Tel Aviv University, holding positions since 2004 and 1990 respectively. He previously taught at Princeton University (1991-2004) and the Hebrew University (1981-1990). Rubinstein earned his B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics from The Hebrew University between 1974-1979. His research focuses on Economic Theory , Game Theory , and Models of Bounded Rationality . Notable contributions include foundational work on bargaining theory, game equilibrium dynamics, and the application of finite automata to strategic interactions. Rubinstein's interdisciplinary approach bridges formal economic models with linguistic and experimental analyses, as seen in his books Economic Fables and Economics and Language . Rubinstein has received prestigious awards such as the Rothschild Prize (2010), Nemmers Prize (2004), and Israel Prize (2002). He is a Fellow of multiple institutions, including the American Economic Association and the Econometric Society. His invited lectures span renowned venues like the Walras-Bowley Lecture (1988) and the Churchill Lecture (1996). Rubinstein's academic work emphasizes simplicity and clarity, critiquing overly complex models in economics. He advocates for concise, impactful research and has pioneered methods to study decision-making under bounded rationality.

• Economic Theory
• Game Theory
• Models of Bounded Rationality
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Rupert Sausgruber is a Professor of Public Economics and the Rector of Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) . His research focuses on applying Behavioral Economics to understand taxation, redistribution, public goods provision, and voting behavior. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Copenhagen , University of Michigan , and Max Planck Institute , publishing in top journals such as Journal of Public Economics and European Economic Review . Roles: Rector, Department of Economics (WU), Professor of Public Economics Key Topics: Tax compliance, behavioral public economics, experimental methods, social preferences His recent work explores team dynamics, ethnic discrimination in healthcare, and policy diffusion. Sausgruber has received funding for projects like Effective and Efficient Corporate Tax Enforcement and Experimental Investigations of Labor Markets . He has served on editorial boards, habilitation committees, and as a peer reviewer for academic proposals.

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Hardy Hanappi is a retired University Professor (Emeritus) at the Institute of Economics at the University of Technology, Vienna (TU Wien). He holds a Dr. (PhD) and Habilitation in Political Economy. His roles include former Head of the Institute of Economics, member of the Senate of TU Wien, and coordinator of research areas like 'Value and Needs' and 'Global Economic Policy' at EAEPE. Hanappi is a Jean Monnet Chair holder for the Political Economy of European Integration. Research & Education : Hanappi's work focuses on evolutionary economics, political economy, macroeconomic modeling, and institutional dynamics. He has conducted pioneering research on long-wave economic theories, simulation models (e.g., AUSTRIA 3), and the evolution of capital and institutions. His PhD (1987) and Habilitation (1994) centered on capitalist development stages and evolutionary economics. Key Contributions : Pioneered agent-based modeling in political economy, developed frameworks for evolutionary macroeconomic simulation, and explored systemic risks in financial markets. Authored over 200 publications, including books on evolutionary political economy and European integration. Active in research networks like COST Action IS0902 on systemic financial risks. Grants & Projects : Led major projects funded by the Austrian National Bank (Jubiläumsfonds), EU programs (e.g., EUROMOD), and others. Notable projects include modeling the Eurozone future, banking sector stability, and the evolution of institutions. Affiliations : Member of global associations like the European Economic Association, Society for the Advancement of Socioeconomics (SASE), and Game Theory Society. Former President of the Austrian Chapter of SASE and coordinator of international research networks.

• Political Economy
• Evolutionary Economics
• Macroeconomics
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Andrea Gaunersdorfer is Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Department of Finance. Her research examines financial market dynamics using evolutionary game theory and nonlinear modeling, with expertise in asset pricing under heterogeneous beliefs. She holds a Mag.rer.nat in Mathematics and Physics and Dr.rer.nat in Mathematics from University of Vienna. Research interests include evolutionary game theory applications to finance, behavioral asset pricing, market volatility modeling, and strategic decision-making in uncertain environments. Her publications analyze volatility clustering mechanisms, strategic corporate finance decisions, and learning behaviors in economic games. Recent mathematical work formalizes optimization concepts for economic applications. Professor Gaunersdorfer teaches courses in Decision Theory, Game Theory, and Mathematics for Economics, and serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Finance.

• Financial Market Dynamics
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Behavioral Economics
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Stefan Fink is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Steyr, specializing in Controlling, Accounting, and Financial Management. He is a Chief Economist at KPMG Austria GmbH and Director of Financial Risk Management since 2016. His work bridges Computational Finance, Genetic Programming, and Climate Risk Modeling, with a focus on regulatory frameworks like IFRS 9 and sustainability. Doctoral studies in Quantitative Economics (1991–2002) Master’s in Economics (1995–1998) Technical Physics education (1994–1995) His research interests include Genetic Programming and Time Series Modeling , applied to Computational Finance and Econometric Modeling . Recent projects like FinCoM and Credit Default Prediction address financial risk monitoring and climate risk impact on enterprise value. Stefan has delivered invited lectures on topics such as IFRS 9 compliance and volatility modeling , with a publication record spanning from 2000 to 2024. He is also involved in collaborative research with multiple co-authors and institutions.

• Computational Finance
• Genetic Programming
• Time Series Modeling
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Martin Fieder is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Vienna, specializing in evolutionary anthropology and behavioral biology. His work bridges biology, anthropology, and sociology to understand contemporary human behavior through an evolutionary lens. He is actively involved in research on social status, reproduction, migration, and religious behavior, with numerous publications in leading scientific journals. Education: 1984: A-Level 1984: Began Psychology studies at University of Vienna 1985-1995: Biology/Behavioral Biology at University of Vienna 1989-1996: Informatics at Technical University of Vienna 1995: Master's Thesis on "Steroids and Song Learning in the Chaffinch" 1998: Dr. rer nat. at University of Vienna with thesis on "Quality of Movement in Courtship Behaviour" Fieder's research focuses on the evolutionary underpinnings of human social behavior, particularly examining how biological factors influence modern societal patterns. His work spans evolutionary demography, behavior genetics, and the study of social status and reproduction. He investigates the evolutionary basis of religious behavior, human migration patterns, and in-group vs. out-group dynamics, applying biological perspectives to understand contemporary social phenomena. His approach emphasizes Spinoza's principle of understanding rather than judging human actions. His recent publications reveal consistent focus on how evolutionary pressures shape modern human behavior, particularly in areas of reproduction, social status, and group dynamics. Fieder frequently employs large-scale demographic data and genomic analysis to examine patterns in human mating, fertility, and social behavior. His work often bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries, connecting evolutionary theory with sociological and anthropological observations. Fieder serves as an Associated Editor for Frontiers in Psychology in the section "Evolutionary Psychology and Neuroscience" and has reviewed for numerous prestigious journals including Proceedings B, Biology Letters, and Evolution and Human Behavior. He mentors approximately seven Master's students and teaches courses on evolutionary anthropology, behavioral genetics, and evolutionary demography at the University of Vienna.

• Behavior Genetics
• Evolutionary Demography
• Social Status and Reproduction
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Sonja Kuderer is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology . Her scholarly work intersects Behavioral Economics , Psychology , Laterality , and Evolutionary Anthropology , with additional contributions to Chemistry Education . Education: Mag. Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (M.Sc.) Her research is characterized by multidisciplinary approaches. Key themes include: Biological Anthropology : Anthropometric studies (digit ratio, handgrip strength). Behavioral Science : Economic behavior and lateral preference assessment. Science Education : Innovative pedagogical methods in chemistry. Publications from 2016 to 2025 demonstrate sustained engagement across these domains. Notable works include a 2025 anthropometric study, a 2022 behavioral economics tool for handedness, and a 2019 educational resource on household salts. No formal scientific awards are highlighted in the provided text. The absence of student, grant, or laboratory details suggests these aspects are not emphasized in the available data.

• Behavioral Economics
• Psychology
• Self-Report
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Thomas Mohrs is a Professor at the University of Teacher Education Upper Austria, focusing on Political Education, Ethics, Global Learning, and Education for Sustainable Development. He leads the Center for Personal Development and Talent Promotion and is involved in projects like "Habitat PH" and "Educational Speed Dating." His research integrates evolutionary theory, moral philosophy, and pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on ethical consumption, food sustainability, and educational reform. Affiliation: University of Teacher Education Upper Austria Academic Rank: Professor Projects: Habitat PH, Educational Speed Dating, Philosophicum Events His recent publications analyze the intersection of food ethics, human behavior, and educational policy, often linking evolutionary biology to modern teaching practices. Key themes include the challenges of sustainable development and the role of education in fostering responsible consumption. Scientific awards: None explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants: No formal student list provided, but active in teacher training and curriculum development. Led projects related to quality standards in education.

• Political Education
• Ethics
• Global Learning
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