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Dr. Chen Liu is an Associate Dean and Professor of Business at Trinity Western University's School of Business. She holds a PhD in Finance from Queen’s University (2014) and a BBA from the University of International Business and Economics (2006). Her research focuses on corporate finance, fintech, blockchain, and entrepreneurial finance, with recent work examining green finance, gender diversity in banking, and crypto-asset valuation. Liu teaches Managerial Finance in the MBA program and was named Professor of the Year twice (2016, 2017). She co-founded TWU's Student Managed Investment Fund and has published extensively in journals like Financial Management and IEEE Internet of Things Journal . Education : PhD in Finance (Queen’s University, 2014); BBA (UIBE, 2006) Expertise : Corporate Valuation, M&A, Fintech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, IPO Analysis Her research explores topics such as blockchain applications in energy systems, the impact of trade wars on innovation, and the role of gender diversity in risk management. Recent studies include analyzing green finance reforms in China and evaluating the success factors of initial coin offerings (ICOs). Liu has received awards from TWU and Queen’s University for research and teaching excellence. Liu’s work bridges academia and practice, with applied projects in corporate valuation for startups and equity research. She actively contributes to professional associations like the Financial Management Association and Christian Finance Faculty Association.

• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Private Equity
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Dr. Ann Sofie Cloots is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law and a member of Darwin College. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD from Cambridge (supervised by Prof. Simon Deakin), an LLM from Columbia Law School as a Harlan Fisk Stone Scholar, and a Master's from KULeuven. She previously served as the Slaughter & May Lecturer in Company Law (2019-2021) and practiced corporate/competition law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Skadden Arps in Brussels. Her research bridges two domains: Fintech Innovation: Legal frameworks for cryptoassets, DeFi, blockchain, and smart contracts Corporate Theory: Company law, behavioral economics, game-theoretic applications, and legal risk management Her publications (2010–2021) reveal an evolution from competition law and social policy toward cutting-edge work on decentralized finance. Recent reports for the World Economic Forum (2021) establish her as a leading voice in crypto-regulation. Awards & Honors: Yorke Prize (2020) for doctoral thesis on legal theory of companies Cambridge-McKinsey Risk Prize (2018) Global Peter Drucker Challenge Finalist (2016) Fellowships: Fulbright, Belgian American Foundation, Fernand Lazard Grants: AHRC, Cambridge Trust, Cambridge Philosophical Society

• Digital Assets
• Cryptoassets
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
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Irving Wladawsky-Berger is a Visiting Lecturer in Information Technology at the MIT Sloan School of Management and holds adjunct roles at Imperial College Business School (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group) and as a Senior Fellow at the Levin Institute of the State University of New York. His career spans over three decades at IBM, where he focused on innovation and technical strategy, leading initiatives in Internet/e-business, Linux, Grid computing, and cloud computing. He currently advises IBM on emerging technologies, Citigroup on global banking innovation, and serves on multiple boards including InnoCentive, Spencer Trask Collaborative Innovations, and the Federation of American Scientists. Education: Holds an MS and PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago. Research interests center on the strategic impact of emerging technologies, including cloud computing, smart planet initiatives, mobile banking, and financial systems modeling. His work bridges technology innovation with business strategy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex societal challenges. Awards and recognition highlight his contributions to technology and diversity in STEM, including being named Hispanic Engineer of the Year (2001) and his fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Advisory and board roles span academia, industry, and research institutions, including the University of Chicago’s Physical Sciences Division and the Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. He previously co-chaired the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee and contributed to national research councils.

• Information Technology
• Innovation Strategy
• Technology Strategy
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Navidreza Ahadi is a Lecturer in Leadership or Strategy/Enterprise at the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on organizational agility, sustainability, supply chain management, and project management strategies. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies including the impact of Industry 4.0 on SMEs and the role of agile methodologies in construction projects. Key research interests include environmental challenges in organizational contexts, sustainable procurement practices, and technological innovation in industries like mining and logistics. His work also explores consumer behavior in e-commerce, particularly in Thailand's food delivery and jewelry sectors. Notable publications include studies on clean production in Southeast Asia, autonomous vehicles' influence on supply chains, and AI adoption in academia via ChatGPT. His research spans global case studies, from Thai consumer markets to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's energy dynamics. Affiliations include collaborative projects with scholars such as Sorooshian and Hashemifar. His interdisciplinary approach bridges management theory with practical applications in emerging technologies and international development.

• Project Management
• Sustainability and Environmental Challenges
• Supply Chain Management
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Prof. Dr. Christian Rieck is a Professor of Finance and Economic Theory at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with Faculty 3: Business and Law. He leads the International Finance (B.Sc.) degree program and focuses his research on behavioral finance, game theory, and the future of the financial industry. His work explores digitalization trends, fintech innovations, and the impact of emerging technologies like robo-advisors and robotics on traditional banking systems. Research Interests: Prof. Rieck’s studies span experimental economics, such as analyzing TED Talk success factors, gender/ethnicity biases in hiring, and auction/negotiation dynamics. He also investigates how robotics influences human financial decision-making through trust games. His writings address topics like network effects in Tesla’s strategy and Coase conjecture applications. Publications: Over 40 academic works, including books on game theory, behavioral finance, and financial markets. Notable works include 'Spieltheorie – eine Einführung' (2015), analyses of insider trading in experimental markets (1999), and studies on risk measurement (1997). Recent columns discuss digitalization in finance and Fintech challenges for traditional banks. Grants/Advising: Leads multiple research projects with teams of students and collaborators, including studies on TED Talks, robot-mediated trust games, and gender bias in job selection. No explicit grant details provided in texts. Labs/Teams: Active in experimental finance labs, collaborating with institutions like the Zukunftsinstitut. Research often involves student teams analyzing real-world data (e.g., TED Talk databases, experimental auction setups).

• Market Theory
• Behavioral Finance
• Game Theory
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Dr. Daniel Phong Minh Nguyen is a Lecturer in Finance at Federation University Australia’s Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS), holding roles as Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator and Business Honours Program Coordinator. He previously taught at La Trobe University and served as a visiting scholar in the Department of Finance at Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China (2019). His qualifications include a B.B.A. from Foreign Trade University, an M.Fin. and Ph.D. from La Trobe University. Research focuses on investment portfolio management, behavioral finance, and quantitative finance, with publications in journals like The European Journal of Finance and International Review of Finance . Key areas include hedge ratio estimation, CEO overconfidence effects, and safe haven asset dynamics. He holds an innovation patent from IP Australia and operates a fintech and tax company. Awards include the 2016 La Trobe Student Union Teaching Award and the 2016 Pro-Vice Chancellor’s Teaching Support Staff Award. Teaching expertise spans Financial Econometrics, International Financial Management, and Banking and Finance.

• Investment Portfolio Management
• Behavioral Finance
• Quantitative Finance
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Rania Francesco is a researcher in the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology at the University of Calabria. She holds the academic rank of Researcher and specializes in mathematical methods applied to economics, actuarial science, and financial systems. Her primary affiliations include teaching roles in quantitative disciplines such as Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Statistics, and Economic Statistics. She has consistently taught these courses since at least 2019, with syllabi and reception hours detailed for multiple academic years up to 2025. Her research spans diverse areas including financial systems analysis, actuarial modeling, and public policy. Notable topics include reverse mortgages, fintech integration with ESG principles, and agent-based models for pension sustainability. She also explores algebraic structures like skew derivations in prime rings, reflecting interdisciplinary interests between pure mathematics and applied economics. Recent work addresses challenges posed by longevity, such as income generation from real estate, and the impact of climate change on financial systems. Rania Francesco has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, with over 25 articles from 2002 to 2025. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical applications in economics, finance, and public policy. She advises students on thesis projects and actively participates in academic governance through departmental roles. Her teaching focuses on equipping students with quantitative tools for economic analysis, with courses emphasizing real-world applications. She maintains regular office hours and coordinates exemption tests for quantitative subjects, ensuring academic rigor and accessibility for students.

• Economics
• Finance
• Actuarial Science
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Annarita Trotta is a full professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at the University Magna Græcia of Catanzaro since 2009. She holds a PhD in Business Economics from the University of Naples Federico II and has held academic positions there as a researcher (1995-2001), associate professor (UMG, 2001-2006), and later at UMG until her promotion to full professor. She is a member of the Italian Academy of Teachers of Economics of Intermediaries and Financial Markets and Corporate Finance. Her research focuses on innovative finance for SMEs, banking reputation, alternative finance mechanisms, impact finance including social impact bonds, and ESG integration in financial systems. Her teaching includes courses such as Financial Models and Tools for Public Services and Finance, Entrepreneurship, and ESG Factors: Business Cases . Recent research highlights include analyzing social impact bonds, crowdfunding for smart cities, and sustainable finance frameworks. She has authored/co-authored six books and over 60 scientific publications, contributing to journals like Sustainability , Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management , and Research in International Business and Finance . Her work bridges theoretical contributions with practical applications, emphasizing the role of alternative financing models in addressing societal challenges. She maintains an active editorial role in international journals and has international teaching and research collaborations.

• Sustainable Finance
• Impact Finance
• Social Impact Bonds
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Japheth Jev is a Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies. He holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Maiduguri (Nigeria) and an M.Sc in Finance and Investment from Birmingham City University (Distinction). A chartered accountant, he belongs to CIMA UK, AICPA USA, and ICAN. Industry Experience: Former CFO in Oil & Gas, over a decade in finance roles Teaching: Develops curricula for management accounting, international finance, and taxation modules Research focuses on financial analytics, AI in finance, cryptocurrency, ESG reporting, and FinTech. He has presented at ICAN-UK workshops on AI applications and at ICAN Nigeria’s summit on tech-driven sustainability reporting. Awards: CISI Education Award 2022, Best Graduate in Finance 2022, Innovative CFO Award 2020 Admin: Maintains B.Sc Accounting & Finance program accreditation via collaborations with CIMA, ACCA, and ICAEW. Publications include studies on cryptocurrency volatility and equity market factor models.

• Financial Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Cryptocurrency
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Gurpreet Singh Dhillon is a Professor at the Department of Management within Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG) , part of Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) . He holds a PhD in Management from the University of London (1995). His research focuses on information security, cybersecurity policies, digital privacy, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. He is actively involved in initiatives such as ISEG's Data Lab and Futures Lab, addressing cutting-edge topics like cyberattack analysis, policy design for digital crimes, and ethical technology use. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Journal of the Association for Information Systems , International Journal of Information Management , and Computers & Security . Key themes include organizational security compliance, behavioral factors in cybersecurity, and the intersection of social media addiction with privacy. His work bridges theoretical research and practical policy recommendations, particularly in developing economies. Prof. Dhillon teaches advanced courses on information systems security, policy design, and technology ethics. His teaching emphasizes real-world case studies, including recent modules on cloud privacy frameworks and digital wallet trust mechanisms. He has advised multiple PhD and Master’s students but no specific advisee names are listed in the provided texts. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned, though his extensive publication record and leadership in research labs indicate significant scholarly recognition. His current research explores digital emancipation, cybersecurity gaps in IoT devices, and the ethical dimensions of AI-driven systems.

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Privacy
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Shefali Roy is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She teaches courses on startups, organizational behavior, ethics, leadership, and decentralized finance. Her professional background includes roles as Founding Partner of SDR Capital (a venture fund focusing on women and diverse entrepreneurs in FinTech), COO/CCO of TrueLayer, CCO at Stripe, and leadership positions at Apple, Christie's, and Goldman Sachs. She serves on the board of Tyro (ASX: TYR) and previously on the Maker Foundation board. Education: RMIT University (Law) London School of Economics (Economics/Finance) University of Oxford (Management) Research Interests: Focuses on ethical technology adoption, regulatory frameworks for FinTech, and leadership in decentralized financial systems. She explores how compliance and innovation intersect in global financial ecosystems. Advising & Governance: Active board member at Tyro (Australian fintech) Prior board involvement with Maker Foundation (DAI stablecoin protocol) Labs/Teams: SDR Capital (venture fund) and academic collaborations at Oxford Saïd Business School.

• FinTech
• Startups
• Ethics
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ZHU Ruichao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting, Control and Legal Affairs at NEOMA Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2024). His research focuses on corporate ESG disclosure, FinTech innovations, and auditing practices. Teaching areas include financial and management accounting. Key research contributions examine audit quality’s impact on firm innovation in China, pay gap effects on performance, media’s role in corporate lobbying, and military leadership’s influence on philanthropy. His work has been presented at AAA and EAA conferences.

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosure
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Auditing
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Md Ashraful Alam is an Associate Professor of Sustainability at the University of Salford and Programme Leader for MSc Finance. With prior academic experience at the University of York, Leeds Beckett University, and University of Dhaka, he focuses on sustainability, fintech, and corporate governance research. Over 20 publications in 4* and 3* ABS-listed journals Active research in ESG practices, climate risk, and SME financial systems Supervised 7 PhD students to completion Research Trends include fintech's role in climate risk mitigation, ESG governance in energy sectors, and innovative financial strategies for sustainability. His work spans empirical studies in BRICS countries, UK corporate governance, and global financial resilience. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

• Sustainability
• Fintech
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Rabab Al Zaidi is a Lecturer in Computer Networking at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. With 17+ years in academia and industry, she holds a PhD from the University of Essex and prior roles at Essex, Anglia Ruskin, and Central Lancashire. Her research focuses on network security, AI security, blockchain, and IoT, particularly in 6G and vehicular networks. She teaches IoT, routing, and cloud computing, and supervises PhD students. Education: PhD in Electronic System Engineering, University of Essex (2014–2018) MSc in Software Engineering, University of Technology (2006–2008) Research Interests: Network Security, AI Security IoT and 6G Networks Blockchain & Emerging Tech Cloud Computing & Mobile Sensor Networks Publications: Recent work addresses FinTech cybersecurity frameworks, maritime security via AI-optimized cryptography, and latency modeling in blockchain-IoT systems. The Metaverse security paper proposes GAN-based intrusion detection. Advising & Grants: Actively supervises PhD students but no specific grants mentioned. Part of the Informatics Research Centre.

• Network Security
• AI Security
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Dr. Zakir Hossain serves as a Lecturer in Finance at the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting. He holds a Doctorate in Finance from the University of Western Australia and an MSc from Curtin University, both focused on international financial markets. His primary research investigates: Insider trading patterns and market impacts FinTech innovations and cryptocurrency dynamics Sustainability integration in corporate finance Economic implications of blockchain technologies Recent publications examine Bitcoin's volatility characteristics, corporate waste management in competitive markets, and the relationship between female political empowerment and green finance development. His research on cryptocurrency has received media coverage internationally.

• Insider Trading
• Corporate Finance
• FinTech
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