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Matthias Müller-ReichartView profile

Professor

• Risk Management
• Insurance Industry
• Product Innovation
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Matthias Müller-Reichart is a Professor at the Wiesbaden Business School , RheinMain University of Applied Sciences , Germany. His roles include Dean of Studies and extensive research in Risk Management , Insurance Industry , and Financial Services . He focuses on trust-based risk consulting, product innovation, and business model adaptation in volatile markets. Current affiliation: RheinMain University of Applied Sciences Department: Economics Research areas include: Risk Management in Insurance Companies Service Dynamics and Business Models Trust and Transparency in Economics Solvency II and Regulatory Compliance His publications highlight trends in insurance sector challenges, assistance services, and risk consulting. Key themes across articles include crisis management, trust-based frameworks, and digital transformation in financial services. Contact: matthias.mueller-reichart@hs-rm.de

Becky McLaughlinView profile

Professor

• Psychoanalysis
• Sexuality
• Medieval Literature
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Becky McLaughlin is a Professor at the University of South Alabama within the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of English . Her research emphasizes psychoanalysis and sexuality , with additional expertise in medieval literature , gender studies , and Lacanian theory . Books : Hysteria, Perversion, and Paranoia in The Canterbury Tales , American Fanatics, Heretics, and Rebels , and The Body in Theory . Interdisciplinary Work : Explores intersections of literature, ethics, and creativity in edited collections like Putting Theory Into Practice and Everyday Theory . Research Trends : Examines bodily trauma in Chaucerian texts, psychoanalytic pedagogy, and the role of horror and music in cultural critique. Creative Output : Includes fiction ( Muffin Theology ), poetry, digital art, and essays on Southern identity in Children of the Changing South .

BERNA BALCI İZGİView profile

Professor

• Microeconomics
• Economic Theory
• Labor Economics
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Professor Berna Balci Izgi is a distinguished academic at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, where she serves in the Department of Economics with a specialization in Economic Theory. With over two decades of academic experience, she has progressed through the ranks from Assistant Professor (2004-2015) to Associate Professor (2015-2019) and currently holds the position of Professor since 2021. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Economics from Çukurova University (1999-2004) Master's in Economics from Çukurova University (1995-1998) Bachelor's in Business Administration from Marmara University (1989-1995) Professor Balci Izgi's research focuses on Microeconomics, Economic Theory, Labor Economics, and Behavioral Economics, with particular emphasis on gender-related economic issues. Her work explores female labor force participation, income inequality, and the intersection of social media with consumer behavior. She has conducted extensive research on Turkey's economic development in relation to international markets and energy policies. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary economic challenges, including the impact of the pandemic on employment, renewable energy consumption patterns across different country groupings, and gender dynamics in labor markets. Her methodological approaches range from advanced econometric techniques like Panel ARDL to qualitative content analysis. Professor Balci Izgi has served in various administrative roles including Head of Department (2018-2019) and Vice Dean (2005-2008) at Gaziantep University. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Turkish Economic Association and the Association of Women Economists. Her advisory work encompasses numerous master's theses on diverse topics including income inequality, pandemic effects on household behavior, energy import policies, and women's entrepreneurship. She has also contributed to international projects including the 'Supporting Women's Employment in Turkey' operation with EU funding.

Samim GhamamiView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Financial Regulation
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Samim Ghamami is a prominent economist and academic researcher working at the intersection of finance and macroeconomics. Currently serving as an economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, he has held academic roles at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. His work focuses on financial stability, quantitative finance, risk management, digital asset markets, and macroeconomic policy . Ph.D. in Finance and Operations Research from University of Southern California (2009) M.Sc. in Operations Research from University of Tehran (2003) B.Sc. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology (2000) His research spans advanced financial technologies, systemic risk, and regulatory frameworks, with a particular emphasis on central counterparty (CCP) risk, collateral mechanisms, and market structure reforms. His recent publications analyze extreme value theory applications to financial institutions and systemic risk allocation in complex networks. Ghamami’s academic output reveals trends in financial engineering, risk modeling, and macro-financial linkages . He has developed innovative approaches to counterparty risk quantification and network reliability estimation. Recipient of SEC Chair’s Award for Excellence (2020) for Treasury market reforms INFORMS 2013 Best Presentation Award As an advisor to the Bank for International Settlements and expert for the Financial Stability Board, he has shaped post-crisis capital market reforms. His teaching portfolio includes graduate-level courses in asset pricing, risk management, and financial economics at NYU, Columbia, and UC Berkeley.

Mark FriedmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Management
• Information Technology
• Internal Auditing
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Mark Friedman is an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the Miami Herbert Business School , University of Miami. His academic focus spans interdisciplinary applications of information technology and process improvement in healthcare and corporate finance.

Manuel SantosView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Asset Pricing
• Business Intelligence
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Manuel Santos is a Professor of Economics at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami. He holds a faculty position in the Economics department and can be reached at m.santos2@miami.edu or (305)284-3984. Professor Santos's research spans multiple domains within economics, with a particular focus on macroeconomic modeling, asset pricing, and business applications of data analytics. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in healthcare, sports marketing, and business intelligence. He has developed computational methods for simulating dynamic equilibrium models and has examined investment patterns across countries through neoclassical growth theory. His publication record from 2012-2019 reveals a distinctive interdisciplinary approach, connecting economic theory with healthcare systems analysis, sports consumer behavior, and data-driven business decision making. Santos frequently applies mathematical economics to real-world problems, particularly in healthcare settings where he has published on infection control and maternity care triage systems using data mining techniques. Professor Santos collaborates extensively across disciplines, working with researchers in business, healthcare, and sports management fields. His research demonstrates how economic principles can inform practical business decisions while advancing theoretical understanding of macroeconomic phenomena. Though specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, his sustained publication record suggests active research funding.

Mohab IbrahimView profile

Professor

• Chronic Pain
• Photobiomodulation
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Mohab Ibrahim is a tenured Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, with joint appointments in Pharmacology and Neurosurgery. He serves as the Medical Director of the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction, Director of the Chronic Pain Clinic and Pain Fellowship at Banner – University Medical Center, and practices as a pain physician at the Southern Arizona Veteran Affairs Health Care System. Education Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of Arizona Master’s and Doctorate in Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Arizona Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Internship in Surgery, U of A College of Medicine – Tucson Residency in Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Fellowship in Chronic Pain Management, Massachusetts General Hospital Research and Clinical Focus Dr. Ibrahim’s research addresses gaps in chronic pain understanding, emphasizing photobiomodulation, neurodegenerative diseases, and translational approaches. His work spans green light therapy , spinal cord stimulation (SCS) , opioid-free analgesia , and pain-mental health comorbidities , with funding from the NIH, Department of Defense, and Veteran Affairs Administration. Article Trends His recent publications highlight innovations in phototherapy and SCS for pain, AI-driven patient monitoring, and the intersection of chronic pain with mental health disparities , family impact , and neuroimmune mechanisms . Collaborative themes include neurotensin receptor pathways , exercise and pain reversal , and digital health ecosystems .

• Civil Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Public Economic Law
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Cezary Woźniak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Economic Law and Economic Policy within the Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences at Warsaw University of Technology. He holds dual master's degrees in Law and Canon Law from the University of Warsaw and Academy of Catholic Theology in Warsaw, and a Ph.D. in Legal Sciences from the University of Warsaw. His academic career spans over two decades, including roles as Vice-Dean (2008-2016) and contributions to drafting Poland's Aviation Law. He has published 46 works and promoted 87 theses, focusing on intersections between public and private law, particularly civil, intellectual property, and construction law. His international experience includes study visits to Exeter and Plymouth, UK. 1996: Master's in Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Warsaw 1997: Master's in Canon Law, Faculty of Canon Law, Academy of Catholic Theology in Warsaw 2005: Doctoral degree in Legal Sciences, University of Warsaw Woźniak's research bridges public and private law, emphasizing civil law mechanisms to address administrative challenges. His work spans intellectual property law , construction and investment law , cultural heritage dialectics , and philosophical underpinnings of legal systems . He explores Heideggerian phenomenology in legal contexts, Derrida's deconstruction of justice, and Žižek's ideology critiques applied to legal philosophy. His scholarship also addresses perpetual property rights , electronic declarations , and international municipal cooperation . Woźniak has participated in six professional activities and co-organized three conferences, though specific awards aren't documented. He has contributed to one project and maintains an ORCID iD (0000-0002-6128-8672). His work reflects a deep engagement with postmodern legal theory , metaphysical jurisprudence , and interdisciplinary philosophical analysis .

Andreas DaumView profile

Professor

• Project Management
• Controlling
• Cost and Performance Accounting
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Daum serves as a Professor in the Department of Business Administration (F4BWL) at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover, Faculty IV Business and Information Technology. His institutional responsibilities include membership on the Examination Committee of the Business Administration Department, the Senate Commission for Continuing Education, and serving as Auditor of the corporate assets of HsH. He also holds significant external roles as Deputy Head of the VDI Project Management Working Group in Hanover and Head of the GPM Regional Group Hanover. Dr. Daum's research spans project management methodologies, controlling systems, and cost accounting frameworks with particular emphasis on practical application. His work bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world implementation, especially in agile project management, IT project execution, and organizational transformation. He has made substantial contributions to understanding project management certifications' value and the rapid adoption of agile methods across various industries. His teaching portfolio includes General Business Administration, Cost and Performance Accounting, Controlling, and Project Management. His publication record reveals a clear evolution in focus from traditional project management approaches to contemporary agile methodologies. Recent work emphasizes the growing importance of certification value and agile transformation in project management, while earlier publications established foundational knowledge in business administration for specialized professions like engineers and lawyers. This trajectory reflects both his scholarly development and the industry's shifting priorities toward flexibility and adaptability. Certified Senior Project Manager IPMA Level B Benchmark trainer for the authorized training partners of the German Society for Project Management (GPM) Dr. Daum actively supervises student research with recent theses focusing on IT project management optimization, agile working methods in public administration, and digital transformation in municipal contexts. His industry engagement extends through membership on the Hanover Chamber of Industry and Commerce examination board for Certified Controller IHK and participation in the cooperative Doctoral College with the University of Vechta. He also contributes to research through the MARESTO project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

Niccolò CusumanoView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Procurement
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Sustainability
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Niccolò Cusumano serves as Associate Professor of Practice in the Government, Health and Not for Profit Division at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University. Since 2012, he has collaborated with SDA Bocconi and currently coordinates the advanced Health Contracting and Purchasing Management course (MASAN) while contributing to the CeRGAS Observatory on healthcare procurement and the InvestinIT Lab for public-private investments. Education: Economics and Management of International Public Institutions (Università Bocconi) Double Degree in Management of Public Administrations and International Institutions (Università Bocconi) Master in Territorial and Urban Strategies (Sciences-Po) Doctorate in Management (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies) His research centers on public-private interactions with emphasis on public procurement evolution, public-private partnership frameworks, and sustainability applications including renewable energy policies and impact investing. He examines procurement strategy implementation across healthcare systems and public governance structures, focusing on operational efficiency and value-driven contracting models that bridge policy theory with practical administration. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate concentrated exploration of healthcare procurement performance metrics, PPP contractual innovations, and sustainable investment leadership. His work analyzes National Health Service purchasing functions, value-based healthcare contracting evolution, and strategic procurement transformation—revealing trends toward integrated risk management, digital procurement systems, and sustainability-driven policy frameworks within European public administration contexts. He actively participates in research projects for public institutions and companies while teaching Project Management & Funding of International Programs at Università Bocconi. His executive education leadership includes the MASAN advanced course and European Funds implementation programs targeting public administration capacity building. As core faculty for the CeRGAS MASAN Observatory and InvestinIT Lab, he collaborates with healthcare providers, government agencies, and private sector partners to advance procurement contracting research through interdisciplinary teams focused on practical policy implementation and systemic innovation in public service delivery.

Fabio Michele AmatucciView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Public-Private Partnerships
• Government Procurement
• Public Management Reform
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Fabio Michele Amatucci serves as an Affiliate Professor of Business Government Relations at SDA Bocconi School of Management and Associate Professor at the University of Sannio's Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM). Collaborating with SDA Bocconi since 1994, he also holds a Research Fellow position at CERGAS (Center for Research on Healthcare Management), focusing on public sector management and public-private partnerships within healthcare and public services. Education: Degree in Business Administration, Università Bocconi Ph.D. in Public Administration Research Interests: Professor Amatucci's work centers on Public-Private Partnerships , Government Procurement , and Public Management Reform , with specialized expertise in project finance, public sector modernization, policy coordination, and corporate governance of public institutions. His research critically examines process reengineering, financing strategies for local authorities, and healthcare system applications, emphasizing practical implementation in decentralized government structures. Publication Trends: Recent 2023-2024 publications reveal concentrated analysis of Italian National Health Service (SSN) procurement dynamics, value-based healthcare purchasing models, and public-private partnership frameworks. Key themes include operating room efficiency innovations, tumor diagnostic service procurement, rural tourism development, and economic rebalancing mechanisms in concession agreements, demonstrating consistent focus on bridging theoretical governance models with operational healthcare and public service challenges. Grants and Projects: He has coordinated major internationally funded research initiatives for public and private entities while contributing to project teams across healthcare systems, public services, and public-private partnership frameworks. His executive education leadership includes designing and delivering specialized programs for Italy's leading healthcare corporations and public sector organizations. Research Infrastructure: As a CERGAS Research Fellow, he operates within Bocconi University's dedicated healthcare management research center, leveraging institutional resources for empirical studies on public sector procurement and governance modernization.

• Public Administration
• New Public Administration
• Public Administration Costs
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Klimenko Andrey Vitalievich is a Tenured Professor (since 2014) and Head of the Department of Politics and Management at the Faculty of Social Sciences, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). He serves as Scientific Supervisor of the Institute of State and Municipal Management and is a member of HSE's Academic Council. With 38+ years of academic experience, he joined HSE in 2002 and has held leadership roles including founding Dean of the Faculty of State and Municipal Administration (2002–2004) and University Vice-Rector. Education: Specialist in National Economy Planning from Lomonosov Moscow State University (1977), Candidate of Economic Sciences (1981), Associate Professor title (1993). Research Focus: Klimenko's work centers on modernizing public administration systems. Key areas include: Governance Innovations: New Public Administration, open government frameworks, and e-governance regulation. Policy Efficiency: Results-based management, public administration cost optimization, and strategic planning. Digital Transformation: Data-driven governance models and regulatory policy in digital economies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications across Russian federal and regional contexts. Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize empirical analysis of public service motivation, anti-corruption mechanisms, and adaptive governance in turbulent socio-economic environments. Collaborative studies frequently address BRICS governance comparisons and OECD regulatory standards. Awards & Honors: Order of Friendship (2010), Order of Academic Palms (France, 2007) Honored Worker of Higher Education of the Russian Federation (2025) Multiple HSE medals for institutional contributions (2013–2024) Gratitudes from Russian Ministers of Finance/Economic Development Leadership & Advising: Directs the Institute of State and Municipal Management and advises PhD/Master’s students. Supervised 3+ dissertations and oversees research projects on regulatory policy optimization. Coordinates international partnerships (e.g., OECD, University of Cardiff). Institutional Roles: Key contributor to Russia's administrative reform initiatives; expert for governmental bodies including the Ministry of Economic Development. Active in editorial boards (e.g., journal 'Voprosy gosudarstvennogo i munitsipalnogo upravleniya').

• Cognitive Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Metacognition
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Timofey Aleksandrovich Berezner is a Lecturer and Junior Research Fellow at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Psychology. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department for student-related affairs and conducts research at the Laboratory for Cognitive Psychology of Digital Interface Users (HSE UX Lab). Since joining HSE in 2019, he has developed expertise in cognitive psychology, metacognition, and human-computer interaction. Education includes: Master's in Psychology (HSE, 2023) Bachelor's in Psychology (HSE, 2021) Professional retraining in Psychotherapy (2023-2024) Multiple professional development courses including Cognitive Science (Sofia, 2021), AI fundamentals (2024), and Schema Therapy (2023) Research focuses on: Cognitive processes in digital interfaces and learning environments Metacognitive regulation in decision-making and executive control Perceptual factors (disfluency effects, font psychology) AI-human cognition interactions His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with practical applications in UX design and education. Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on: Metacognitive regulation mechanisms Perceptual influences on cognition Cognitive load measurement (NASA-TLX adaptation) Empirical studies of disfluency effects Human-AI interaction challenges Awards and Recognition: Best Teacher (2025) HSE High Professional Potential Group - New Researchers (2022-2023) Departmental commendation (2022) Winner of HSE Science Battles (2022) Professional activities include: Doctoral research on perceptual factors in metacognition Teaching cognitive psychology courses Membership in HSE UX Lab researching digital interface cognition External roles as AI-trainer at YandexGPT and lecturer at RANEPA

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics
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Dr. Mukesh Prasad is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science , University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With expertise in Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , and Computer Vision , his research addresses applications in healthcare, biomedical science, and smart infrastructure. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, and an M.S. in Computer and Systems Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. Key research areas: Machine Learning, AI, Brain-Computer Interfaces, IoT, and Evolutionary Computation Industry experience: Principal Engineer at TSMC (2016-2017), Postdoctoral Researcher at National Chiao Tung University Dr. Prasad has secured competitive grants for AI applications in disaster response, conversational agents, and medical diagnostics. His work has been published in high-impact venues like IEEE , ACM Transactions , and Springer Nature , with over 200 peer-reviewed papers. He serves on editorial boards for journals including Frontiers in Neurorobotics and ACM Computing Surveys . Scientific Awards: Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning Citation Award (2019) Alumni Fellowship for Ph.D. (2014) Golden Bamboo NCTU Fellowship (2010) Professional Members: IEEE (2011), ACM (2019)

Michael A. JohnsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Workplace Inclusion and Exclusion
• Business Ethics
• Marginalized Identities in the Workplace
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Michael A. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Ourso Professor in Management at Louisiana State University's E.J. Ourso College of Business, where he researches workplace inclusion, marginalized identities, and business ethics. His work examines how obesity, social class, gender, and criminal histories impact career trajectories and organizational dynamics. Education PhD Management, University of Central Florida, 2017 MBA Management, Rider University, 2012 BBA Music Business, Belmont University, 2007 Dr. Johnson's research bridges organizational behavior and social psychology to address systemic workplace inequities. His seminal work on obesity stigma reveals how body fat impacts long-term career success through mediating mechanisms like hiring discrimination and self-objectification. Recent studies explore virtual leadership disparities rooted in socioeconomic environments and gender bias in entrepreneurial funding. This research program uniquely integrates marginalized identity frameworks with business ethics to develop actionable inclusion strategies. Scientific Recognition Olinde Professorship in Management Outstanding Untenured Professor Teaching Award Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Students Dr. Johnson serves on editorial boards of Journal of Applied Psychology and Personnel Psychology , guiding field-wide scholarship. His research program, supported by competitive grants, produces high-impact publications while mentoring the next generation of organizational scholars. Students benefit from his interdisciplinary approach that connects theoretical rigor to real-world business challenges through collaborations spanning North America and Europe. Though not leading a named laboratory, Dr. Johnson cultivates a dynamic research ecosystem through international partnerships and editorial leadership. His work on virtual teams and remote work equity has gained particular relevance in post-pandemic organizational landscapes.