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Christoph SchalastView profile

Professor

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Corporate Law
• European Law
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Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast is a distinguished Professor of Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Law and European Law at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where he has been teaching since September 2002. He serves as the Academic Director of the Master of Mergers & Acquisitions program, which he initiated in 2005, and is Chairman of the annual M&A/Private Equity Conference. As Co-Director of the Frankfurt Institute for Private Equity and M&A (FIPEMA), he has established himself as a leading academic in corporate transactions and financial regulation. His expertise spans multiple legal domains including banking law, competition law, and infrastructure regulation, with particular focus on non-performing loans markets. Born in 1960, Schalast studied law and political science in Giessen, Frankfurt am Main, and Lausanne. He completed his legal clerkship with stations at Rasor and Schiedermair (now Linklaters), the European Parliament, and the Frankfurt municipal property office. He participated in specialized programs on comparative law in Strasbourg/Coimbra and European integration at the Europa-Institut in Saarbrücken. After being admitted to the bar, he specialized in M&A law, initially at Albert Flad & Schloßhan (now Mayer Brown), before founding Schalast LAW | TAX in 1995, which has grown to become one of Germany's top 40 mid-sized law firms with offices in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. Schalast's research interests focus on the intersection of corporate transactions, financial regulation, and European law. His work examines how legal frameworks shape M&A markets, particularly in times of financial crisis, with special attention to non-performing loan markets, private equity transactions, and regulatory challenges in infrastructure sectors. He has authored numerous publications analyzing the impact of EU directives on German corporate and banking law, with particular expertise in how geopolitical events like Brexit affect cross-border transactions. His research consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical transactional considerations, making it highly relevant to practitioners. Schalast has received multiple accolades including being named Frankfurt School Professor of Excellence in 2009 and 2010, and his supervised theses have won prestigious awards such as the Leonardo M&A Award (2008, 2014), M&A Science Award (2010), and multiple DKS Awards. His law firm, Schalast LAW | TAX, received the JUVE Award as Law Firm of the Year for SMEs in 2007 and The Lawyer's European Award 'Law Firm of the Year Germany' in 2018. As an advisor, Schalast has worked with governments across Eastern and Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus region on economic law reform and rule of law implementation, serving on legislative commissions primarily in Southeast Europe. He also acts as an expert advisor on German legislative projects, particularly in banking and capital markets law. His influence extends to industry standards as he chairs the supervisory board of Deutsche Kreditmarkt-Standards e.V. and serves on the jury for the German Journalists' Prize and the Corporate Finance Awards of Börsenzeitung. Since 2016, he has been editor of the leading German-language M&A journal, M&A Review.

Lakshmi BalasubramanyanView profile

Associate Professor

• Credit Risk Management
• Operational Risk Modeling
• Fintech
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Lakshmi Balasubramanyan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Banking & Finance at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, joining in 2017. She holds a PhD and MS from Penn State University in quantitative banking analytics, alongside BA/MA degrees from the National University of Singapore. Specializes in AI integration in commercial banking Focuses on credit/operational risk modeling Expert in regulatory frameworks (Dodd-Frank Act) Active media commentator on financial trends Her research bridges traditional banking practices with emerging technologies, particularly through RegTech and FinTech innovations. Key contributions include analyzing bank balance sheet dynamics under liquidity regulations and developing entropy-based approaches to risk heterogeneity. Recent publications explore causal relationships between risk oversight and bank stability, syndicated loan market information asymmetry, and credit market feedback mechanisms. Current projects involve NSF-funded AI-enabled financial ecosystems. Recipient of two CSWEP Research Fellowships Multiple teaching award nominations (2020-2023) 2021 Weatherhead Intramural Grant recipient 2019 UCITE NORD Grant awardee Active in institutional service as Faculty Senate Committee member and Women in Finance advisor. Collaborates with Federal Reserve institutions on banking supervision research.

• International Finance
• Monetary Policy
• Financial Regulation
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Stephen G. Cecchetti is the Rosen Family Chair in International Finance at the Brandeis International Business School (Brandeis University). He also serves as Vice Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board's Advisory Scientific Committee, a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Previously, he was Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department at the Bank for International Settlements (2008–2013), Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (1997–1999), and editor of the Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking (1992–2001). His research focuses on monetary policy, financial regulation, macroeconomics, and central banking. Education: B.S. in Economics from MIT, Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Basel (2016). His honors include the Distinguished Lecturer title from Ohio State University (2002) and the O. John Olcay Lecture at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (2019). His work emphasizes global financial stability, banking reform, and the intersection of monetary and fiscal policy. Recent publications highlight central bank interventions during financial crises, the fiscal consequences of central bank losses, and the future of banking in a digital era. He advocates for stricter regulatory frameworks post-2008 crisis and emphasizes the evolving role of central banks in addressing systemic risks. Cecchetti’s blog Money and Banking provides insights on current economic and financial issues.

• Contract Law
• Consumer Law
• Banking Law
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Lara Modica is a Full Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo, specializing in contract law and consumer protection. Her academic career spans over two decades with numerous publications focusing on banking regulations, over-indebtedness, and contractual remedies. She maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Teams and can be contacted at lara.modica@unipa.it or +3909123892150. Professor Modica's research interests primarily center on Contract Law , Consumer Protection , Banking Regulations , and Over-indebtedness Solutions . Her work critically examines the intersection of civil law principles with financial regulations, particularly focusing on how contractual formalities impact consumer rights and financial stability. She has made significant contributions to understanding the legal frameworks governing bank guarantees, consumer default procedures, and peer-to-peer lending platforms. Her 2023 philosophical exploration 'The Contract, Kant and the Platypus' reveals an interdisciplinary approach connecting legal theory with broader philosophical frameworks. Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on contemporary challenges in financial regulation and consumer protection. There's a clear trajectory examining how traditional contract law principles apply to modern financial instruments and digital platforms. Her work on the MiCA regulation shows engagement with emerging technologies in finance, while her series of articles on specific regulatory articles indicates deep expertise in Italian financial legislation. The thematic continuity in her work, particularly around consumer protection in financial contexts, demonstrates sustained scholarly focus with evolving applications to new technological and regulatory landscapes. While specific information about research grants and advising is not provided in the available materials, her extensive publication record suggests active research supervision and significant scholarly contribution to the field of jurisprudence. Her career shows progression from foundational work on contract formalism to contemporary analyses of digital financial platforms and emerging regulations.

• Financial Regulation
• Consumer Financial Protection
• Securities Regulation
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Howell E. Jackson is the James S. Reid, Jr., Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, specializing in financial regulation, consumer protection, and securities law. He holds appointments at Harvard University and has served in roles such as Senior Adviser to the National Economic Council and trustee of the College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF). Jackson's academic contributions span books like *Financial Regulation: Law and Policy* and numerous articles on regulatory frameworks and market stability. His research explores topics such as substituted compliance, public vs. private enforcement mechanisms, and the impact of fintech on financial systems. Education: J.D. and M.B.A., Harvard University, 1982 B.A., Brown University, 1976 Research Interests Professor Jackson’s work focuses on financial regulation , including securities oversight, consumer financial protection, and federal budget policy. He investigates how regulatory frameworks adapt to global markets, digital innovations (e.g., CBDCs), and systemic risks like pandemics. His recent studies address MiFID’s impact on U.S. markets and public enforcement efficacy in securities law. Professional Activities He has advised the U.S. Treasury, World Bank, and IMF, and served as a director at Commonwealth. His publications analyze regulatory competition, fintech implications, and financial stability post-pandemic. Jackson teaches courses on federal budget policy and financial institution regulation, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to fiscal challenges. His work bridges legal theory and practical policy, advocating for robust frameworks to ensure market integrity and consumer protection in evolving financial landscapes.

• Fintech
• Digital platforms and ecosystems
• Chinese IT management
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Evelyn Ng is a Lecturer at the Business School of The University of Sydney , where she teaches courses such as INFS1000 Digital Business Innovation and INFS6004 Digital Business Transformation . She holds a PhD and a Master of Management from the University of Sydney, along with a Bachelor of Commerce , and is a CPA affiliate. Research Interests : Evelyn’s work focuses on Fintech , Digital platforms and ecosystems , Chinese IT management , Qualitative IS research , and IT-enabled social innovation , with recent studies exploring social media’s role in digital guanxi development, ethical challenges in real-time volunteer apps, and competitive strategies for Fintech platforms. Key Themes : Her publications since 2017 highlight trends in platform ecosystems , sharing economy dynamics , digital transformation , and social justice in technology . Recent Work (2024): Investigated the virality of IoT platforms , integrated superapp development , and BNPL platforms ’ impact on consumer behavior. Scientific Awards : Recognized for excellence in teaching and tutoring through multiple Dean’s Citations and Feedback for Teaching (FFT) Student Survey Awards at the University of Sydney Business School (2015–2021). Grants and Supervision : Supervised honours student Andrew Andrew (2023), and currently advises PhD candidates Dongdi CHEN (Ambidexterity in Digital Platforms) and Essie HONG (Digital Transformation). She is involved in the 2023 Early Career Research Scheme grant on digital transformation strategies in China.

Zhu YanView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Digital Economy
• Industrial Blockchain
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Zhu Yan serves as Professor at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, Department of Management Science and Engineering. He concurrently holds leadership positions as Dean of Tsinghua's Internet Industry Research Institute, Director of the Advanced Information Technology Business Application Laboratory, and Executive Deputy Director of the Medical Management Research Center. Education: Postdoctoral Fellow (1998-2000) and Ph.D. in Nuclear Energy Technology (1994-1998) at Tsinghua University, Bachelor's in Engineering Physics (1989-1994) Professional Experience: Professor (2010-present), Associate Professor (2002-2010), Lecturer (2000-2002); Visiting Scholar at MIT Sloan, CUHK, and Lancelot Institute Professor Zhu's research spans digital transformation , industrial blockchain , and digital production relations , with emphasis on practical applications in healthcare, construction, and finance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with industry implementation, particularly in China's digital economy evolution. Current projects focus on industrial internet integration and digital finance systems. His 15 most recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, connecting information systems with healthcare analytics (40%), industrial digitalization (35%), and economic policy (25%). The research shows increasing emphasis on AI-driven diagnostic systems and pandemic-responsive economic strategies since 2020. Beijing Philosophy and Social Sciences Excellent Achievement Award (2020) China Petroleum and Chemical Automation Association Science and Technology Progress Award (2010) Multiple Beijing Science and Technology Progress Awards (2001, 2005) Tsinghua University Outstanding Teaching Award (1999) As academic advisor to national initiatives, Professor Zhu leads the China Technology Economics Society's Blockchain Division and serves as Chief Academic Officer for Chengdu University of Information Technology's Blockchain Industry College. His industry partnerships include SAP Global HR Advisory role since 2000 and CCTV Financial Commentary position since 2015. Current research funding focuses on digital infrastructure development through the Industrial Digital Finance Technology Application Laboratory. He directs the Advanced Information Technology Business Application Laboratory, which develops enterprise digital transformation frameworks, and co-leads the Medical Management Research Center's AI diagnostic initiatives. Current projects include national blockchain infrastructure development and pandemic-resilient supply chain systems.

• Social Marketing
• Consumer Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +7 more

Denni Arli is an Associate Professor in Marketing and Discipline Lead at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE), University of Tasmania. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Minnesota Duluth, USA, and Griffith University, Australia, demonstrating a strong international academic trajectory. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Marketing within the TSBE, where he contributes significantly to research, teaching, and leadership. His educational qualifications include a PhD in Marketing from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Arts in International Business from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, USA, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Petra Christian University, Indonesia. These diverse academic foundations underpin his multidisciplinary research approach. Denni Arli's research centers on critical social and ethical dimensions of consumer behavior. His principal areas of interest include Social Marketing , Consumer Ethics , Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , Consumer Religiosity , and Marketing Technology . He investigates how values, beliefs, and societal issues influence marketing practices and consumer decisions, particularly in contexts involving sustainability, health, and digital innovation. His work often adopts a cross-cultural perspective, engaging with collaborators from Australia, the USA, New Zealand, India, and Indonesia. His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a consistent and impactful research agenda focused on ethical consumerism, digital marketing ethics, sustainability, and the role of religiosity in shaping consumer attitudes. Topics range from cultured meat acceptance and green marketing orientation to eWOM in tourism and privacy concerns in online advertising. These works are published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics , European Journal of Marketing , and Marketing Intelligence and Planning , indicating high scholarly impact and thematic coherence. Associate Editor , Marketing Intelligence and Planning (since June 2023) Editorial Review Board Member , Journal of Business Ethics, Springer (since February 2023) Denni Arli is actively involved in research supervision and grant acquisition. He currently supervises doctoral research on sustainable rural markets, cultured meat acceptance, and entrepreneurial intention among youth. He has successfully secured competitive external funding, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant and grants from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, supporting projects on social marketing interventions in Australia and Indonesia. These projects address pressing societal challenges such as alcohol use, obesity, tourism recovery, and sustainability education. He leads and participates in funded research initiatives, including a consultancy for the Tasmanian Greens on greyhound racing industry transition and a DFAT-funded project to equip Indonesian teachers with sustainability education tools. These engagements highlight his commitment to applying academic research to real-world policy and community outcomes.

Dan AwreyView profile

Professor

• Financial regulation
• Bank regulation
• Securities regulation
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Dan Awrey is Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, Cornell University, since July 2019. His research and teaching focus on financial regulation, particularly banks, investment funds, derivatives markets, and financial market infrastructure. He has advised the Bank for International Settlements, HM Treasury, UK Financial Conduct Authority, and other major organizations. Awrey is a founding co-managing editor of the Journal of Financial Regulation (Oxford University Press). Awrey's scholarly work centers on financial regulation, with specific expertise in bank regulation, securities regulation, financial institutions, and financial market infrastructure. His research explores the interplay between law and finance, addressing how regulatory frameworks can effectively manage risks and foster innovation in modern financial markets. He is particularly interested in the regulatory challenges posed by technological advancements. Awrey's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on the impact of technology on financial regulation. Key themes include payment network governance, the unbundling of banking services, open finance, and the future of money. His work consistently analyzes how regulatory structures can adapt to innovation while maintaining stability and protecting consumers, reflecting a forward-looking approach to financial regulation.

Giuseppe ColangeloView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Policy
• Intellectual Property Law
• Competition Policy
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Giuseppe Colangelo is an Associate Professor of Law and Economics at the University of Basilicata and holds adjunct roles at LUISS Guido Carli (Rome, Italy) and the Transatlantic Technology Law Forum (TTLF). He specializes in innovation policy, competition law, and economic analysis of legal frameworks. His research bridges EU and U.S. antitrust approaches, focusing on digital markets, data governance, and transnational litigation. Education includes a Law degree from LUISS Guido Carli, an LL.M. in Competition Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a Ph.D. in Law and Economics from LUISS. He has been a TTLF Affiliate since 2017. Key research interests include AI-driven collusion, antitrust implications of data accumulation, and interoperability policies. Over 15 publications analyze topics like anti-suit injunctions in SEP litigation, EU-US regulatory divergence in digital platforms, and privacy-antitrust intersections. His work emphasizes transatlantic comparative law and policy recommendations for addressing market power in tech sectors.

Bas DonkersView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Research
• Choice Modeling
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Bas Donkers is a full Professor of Marketing Research at the Department of Business Economics within Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Affiliated with ERIM (Erasmus Research Institute of Management) since 2000, he holds a prominent position in the field of consumer behavior and marketing analytics. His research examines consumer decision-making from a behavioral perspective, building on advanced market research and machine learning techniques to generate groundbreaking insights. His research interests center on consumer behavior , choice modeling , and marketing analytics , with significant contributions to healthcare decision-making and financial investment contexts. Donkers has published extensively in leading journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning with traditional choice modeling, particularly in healthcare applications (35% of recent publications) and digital consumer behavior (25%), with growing emphasis on AI-driven decision support systems. ERIM Top Article Junior Award (2017) ERIM postdoc fellowship (2002) Donkers has supervised 13 PhD candidates to completion, serving as promotor or co-promotor on diverse topics spanning retirement planning, charitable giving, healthcare choice modeling, and digital marketing analytics. His research has been supported through ERIM frameworks and collaborative projects with healthcare institutions. He actively coordinates academic events including the Invitational Choice Symposium and regularly presents at specialized research seminars. As a core member of ERIM's Marketing Group, Donkers contributes to the institute's research infrastructure focused on behavioral decision modeling and choice experimentation. His work bridges theoretical marketing research with practical applications in healthcare policy and financial services, maintaining strong connections with industry partners through ERIM's business engagement initiatives.

Giovanni VAIAView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Transformation
• IT Outsourcing
• Business Economics
• +7 more

Giovanni Vaia is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Department of Management. He holds roles as Scientific Director of the Digital Enterprise Lab (DEL) and DEL FabLab, focusing on digital transformation, IT governance, and innovation. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Organization and Technology (University of Molise/Naples) and a second PhD in Information Science (Turku School of Economics). Research interests span digital transformation, IT outsourcing, innovation management, business ethics, and public administration efficiency. He leads projects such as CEVID (Veneto Region) and IBM’s Impact Sourcing initiative. Notable works include monographs on corporate crisis and mafia firm combat strategies, as well as contributions to journals like European Journal of Information Systems and Journal of Information Technology. Teaching responsibilities include Business Administration, Digital Management, and Global Sourcing. He advises on digital agendas for the City of Venice and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission (DG Connect). Key labs include DEL (digital innovation) and DEL FabLab (manufacturing 4.0).

Hannu OjalaView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• +2 more

Hannu Ojala is a Professor at the Business School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies , with affiliations at both the University of Eastern Finland (Kuopio) and Aalto University School of Business (Espoo) . His research focuses on Auditing , Corporate Governance , and Tax Aggressiveness , particularly in small private companies. Audit Market Dynamics Tax-Regulation Interplay Country-Level Audit Determinants XBRL and Digital Reporting Ojala's publications (2019-2025) analyze audit fee variations across 27 countries, tax compliance in Finland, and the role of Big4 auditors in shaping global practices. He has collaborated with researchers in Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden on institutional factors affecting audit pricing and quality. Research Trends: His work reveals that economic development and regulatory environments explain 84% of audit fee differences globally. Sociological factors like generalized trust and corporate culture also influence auditing standards. Key Collaborations: Ojala has co-authored studies with Juha Kinnunen , Lasse Niemi , and Markus Mättö , examining how audit quality correlates with tax return adjustments in small businesses.

Stefan ZeisbergerView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Finance
• Experimental Finance
• FinTech
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Stefan Zeisberger is an Associate Professor of FinTech and Experimental Finance at the University of Zurich's Department of Finance, with a secondary affiliation as Professor at Radboud University. His research focuses on behavioral finance, experimental finance, FinTech, risk perception, and decision making. His publications frequently explore investor behavior, market anomalies, and experimental methodologies. Recent works (2023-2024) investigate cryptocurrency arbitrage, impact investing, and nonstandard errors in financial research.

Subodha KumarView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Blockchain
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Subodha Kumar is the Paul R. Anderson Distinguished Chair Professor of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He also serves as Founding Director of the Center for Business Analytics and Disruptive Technologies and holds a secondary appointment in Information Systems. With prior faculty roles at the University of Washington and Texas A&M University, he has been recognized with prestigious awards including the INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow Award (2023) and POMS Fellow (2019). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, fintech, and cybersecurity, with over 240 publications in top journals and two books. He actively contributes to academic leadership as Deputy Editor of the Production and Operations Management Journal and Founding Executive Editor of Management and Business Review. Research Interests: Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Blockchain Fintech Healthcare Analytics Social Media Analytics Supply Chain Analytics Awards: INFORMS ISS Distinguished Fellow Award (2023) POMS Fellow (2019) Changjiang Scholars Chair Professorship (China) Namesake Award: The Subodha Kumar and Geoffrey G. Parker Award for Digital Transformation Research Grants & Advising: Secured NIH grants, advises PhD students in Operations & Supply Chain Management, and oversees the Center for Business Analytics. His editorial roles include multiple top journals and conference leadership (e.g., POMS Annual Conference 2018). Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Business Analytics and Disruptive Technologies, fostering innovation in analytics and tech-driven business strategies.