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• Finance
• Financial Economics
• Investor Behavior
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Giorgia Simion is an Assistant Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), affiliated with both the main university and the Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF). Her research focuses on financial economics, behavioral finance, and investment decision-making processes. Her research interests span Finance , Financial Economics , Investor Behavior , Bond Markets , and Household Finance . Dr. Simion's work examines how psychological factors influence financial decision-making, with particular attention to gender effects in investment management and how personal events affect trading behavior. Dr. Simion has published in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance , with her notable paper 'Nonstandard Errors' receiving significant attention in the academic community. Her research portfolio demonstrates expertise in both theoretical and empirical approaches to financial markets, with recent work focusing on government bond portfolios, household investment behavior, and gender dynamics in fund management. Her scholarly work has achieved substantial impact with over 18,000 downloads and 24 citations across her six published papers. While specific awards aren't mentioned in the available information, her publication record in high-impact journals indicates recognition within the finance academic community. Dr. Simion collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe, particularly with colleagues at Vienna University of Economics and Business including Otto Randl and Josef Zechner, as well as international scholars from institutions across multiple countries. Her research methodology combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of financial markets and investor behavior.

• Financial Economics
• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
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Shuo Xia is a researcher affiliated with the University of Leipzig's Faculty of Economics and Management Science and the Halle Institute for Economic Research in Germany. Their work spans multiple areas of finance with a particular focus on corporate governance, market structure, and sustainable finance. Research interests include corporate finance mechanisms, executive compensation structures, ESG investing practices, and market microstructure. Xia's work often examines the intersection of theoretical finance models with empirical market data, particularly in bond markets and executive decision-making contexts. Xia's recent publications demonstrate expertise across several finance subfields, with significant contributions to understanding green bond markets, CEO transitions, dual holding structures in mutual funds, and the relationship between executive compensation and risk-taking behavior in banking. The research shows a consistent pattern of collaboration with international scholars across European institutions. Xia has published in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, with recent work focusing on contemporary issues like greenium in sustainable finance and governance mechanisms in corporate debt structures. The researcher maintains active collaborations with scholars at VU University Amsterdam and other European research institutions.

Vikas RamanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Market Microstructure
• High-Frequency Trading
• Financial Regulation
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Dr. Vikas Raman is Senior Lecturer in Finance at Lancaster University Management School's Department of Accounting and Finance, having joined in 2018 following his position as Assistant Professor at Warwick Business School. His research examines market microstructure with specialization in electronic trading, regulatory impacts, and liquidity dynamics. Raman's scholarly focus includes market design implications of financial regulation, high-frequency trading strategies, and commodity market financialization. He has secured research funding from the National Stock Exchange of India, INQUIRE UK, and the CFTC. His publications analyze diverse markets including corporate bonds, derivatives, and commodities. His work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation in measuring market quality and trading behavior. Raman participates actively in major finance conferences including American Finance Association and Financial Management Association meetings. No information about scientific awards is available. He contributes to the Centre for Financial Econometrics, Asset Markets and Macroeconomic Policy research group.

Hui XuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Finance
• Financial Economics
• Monetary Policy
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Dr. Hui Xu is an Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Lancaster University Management School. His research focuses on financial economics, monetary policy, and corporate finance, with particular attention to the impacts of central bank interventions in financial markets. He holds a PhD in Finance and has contributed to understanding mechanisms like the Federal Reserve’s Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility through studies on Yankee Bonds. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of real-world policy applications. Research interests include the efficacy of unconventional monetary policies, corporate bond market dynamics, and the role of central banks in stabilizing financial systems. His 2021 working paper examines the Fed’s corporate credit facility, offering insights into how such programs influence market liquidity and corporate financing behaviors. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Dr. Xu advises no students in the listed data and is affiliated with Lancaster University’s Management School, contributing to its academic and research endeavors in finance.

Clara ZhouView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG
• Corporate Finance
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Dr. Clara Zhou is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Department of Applied Finance, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. She holds a PhD in Finance from The University of Queensland and has held visiting appointments at institutions including the University of Georgia and Cornell University. Her research focuses on sustainable finance, corporate finance, capital markets, and the intersection of climate finance with policy. Dr. Zhou teaches courses such as Environmental Finance (AFIN8010) and Corporate Finance (AFIN 808). She actively supervises PhD candidates in topics like machine learning in finance, debt covenants, and regulatory reporting. Her editorial roles include Associate Editor of the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal and Deputy Editor of Accounting and Finance. Her research has addressed critical issues like corporate debt structures, climate litigation risks, and greenwashing detection. Recent projects include AI-enhanced risk assessment and rural climate resilience studies. She has been awarded multiple prizes, including the 2023 International CSR Research Forum Best Paper Award and Excellence in Research (Early Career). Dr. Zhou serves on academic committees such as the Macquarie Business School Faculty Board and Gender Equity Committee. She also advises Westpac’s training programs and contributes to policy discussions on sustainable finance regulations.

• Corporate Governance
• Microfinance
• International Finance
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Prof. C.L.M. (Niels) Hermes is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, holding concurrent roles as Visiting Professor at Universite Libre de Bruxelles and Extraordinary Professor at University of Stellenbosch Business School. His expertise spans corporate governance, microfinance, international finance, and financial systems' impact on economic growth. He teaches extensively, including courses on corporate governance, microfinance, and international financial management, with a focus on board effectiveness and shareholder roles. His research emphasizes social capital in microfinance, board processes, and sustainable finance. He has supervised over 150 MSc theses across multiple disciplines. Notable awards include the 2021 Best Course award for Corporate Governance (MSc Finance) and repeated recognition for teaching excellence. Prof. Hermes is also involved in the Leadership and Governance focus area at his faculty. His ancillary roles include visiting professorships in Tanzania and South Africa, reflecting his international engagement. Recent publications (2022–2025) address green bonds, debt relief, and governance frameworks in multinational enterprises.

Oliver RandallView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Asset Pricing
• Market Microstructure
• Mutual Funds

Dr. Oliver Randall is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, an MS in Statistics from the University of Chicago, and a BSc Hons in Mathematics from the University of Bristol. His research focuses on asset pricing, market microstructure, and mutual funds. His research explores financial market dynamics, investment strategies, and behavioral economics. Key areas include fixed income securities, corporate bond markets, and equity valuation influenced by consumer habits and market liquidity. Randall's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on market microstructure and asset pricing, with evolving interest in behavioral influences on financial instruments and market stability during economic stress. He maintains industry connections through past roles at Deutsche Bank and RBS.

• Labor Economics
• Econometrics
• Education Economics
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Francis Vella is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University's Economics Department. He is affiliated with the Georgetown Center for Economic Research. His research focuses on econometric methods applied to labor economics, education policy, gender roles, and immigration studies. He has authored numerous papers in top journals, emphasizing causal inference, panel data analysis, and structural estimation techniques. Key research areas include estimating returns to schooling, analyzing immigrant labor market outcomes, examining intergenerational transmission of gender roles, and developing bias-corrected econometric models. His work often addresses endogeneity and selection bias in empirical analyses. Notable contributions include advancements in semiparametric modeling, triangular simultaneous equations, and dynamic panel data estimation. Publications span journals like Journal of Econometrics , Review of Economics and Statistics , and Econometrica , reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied econometrics. Collaborations with scholars like Roger Klein and Ivan Fernandez-Val highlight his collaborative approach to advancing methodological rigor in economic analysis.

Annie TubadjiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• New Cultural Economics (NCE)
• Regional Economics
• Inequality
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Dr. Annie Tubadji is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Swansea University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She specializes in cultural economics, focusing on the Culture-Based Development (CBD) paradigm to quantify cultural impacts on economic decisions. Her work addresses cultural bias, inequality, AI adoption, and pandemic resilience. She holds a PhD from Regensburg University and has taught at institutions including the University of Bologna and the University of the Aegean. Notable roles include Cluster Leader for Microeconomics at the Bristol Centre for Economics and Finance (BCEF) and organizer of the BCEF Economic Research Seminar Series. Research highlights include pioneering the CBD approach, which earned the Dillwyn Medal (2021) and AFIT Award (2010). She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on cultural capital, migration, and digital inclusion. Tubadji advises the OECD, EC JRC, and UN agencies, and represents Swansea in the UNESCO-OECD PASCAL Observatory. Her current research explores altruism, polarization, and the socio-cultural dimensions of AI. Education: PhD in Labour and Regional Cultural Economics (Regensburg University) Consultancies: OECD, EC Joint Research Centre, UNDP, UNICEF Awards: Dillwyn Medal (2021), AFIT Award (2010), Shackle Scholar (2015-2016) Grants/Advising: EU-NSRF Strategic Team (Bulgaria), BCEF leadership Her teaching includes micro/macroeconomics and research methods. She co-organizes the Swansea Economics Seminar Series, emphasizing female research excellence. Key themes in her work include cultural hysteresis, migrant entrepreneurship, and the interplay between cultural attitudes and socio-economic outcomes.

Ha TruongView profile

Lecturer

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Common Ownership
• Corporate Culture
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Dr. Ha Truong is a Lecturer in Finance at RMIT University's Department of Economics, Finance & Marketing. She specializes in teaching corporate finance, financial modeling, fixed income markets, and international finance. Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance, common ownership structures, corporate culture, and sustainable finance. She has published in journals such as Energy Economics and holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Monash University. Prior to academia, she worked in tax and investment banking. Dr. Truong is open to supervising Master’s and PhD students in these areas. Teaching: Undergraduate/postgraduate courses in corporate finance, treasury management, and international finance. Research: Investigates sustainable finance mechanisms, corporate governance impacts, and climate policy effects on firms. Her work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications, emphasizing environmental and social sustainability in financial decision-making.

Brent W. AmbroseView profile

Professor

• Real Estate Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income Securities
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Brent W. Ambrose is the Jason and Julie Borrelli Faculty Chair in Real Estate and Professor of Real Estate at The Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Borrelli Institute for Real Estate Studies, Director of the Smeal College Ph.D. Program, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics . Previously, he held faculty positions at the University of Kentucky and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and served as a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and a Visiting Economist at HUD. Dr. Ambrose specializes in real estate finance, corporate finance, and fixed-income securities. His research focuses on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), mortgage default/foreclosure mitigation, Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), and consumer credit contracts. He has advised U.S. government agencies on FHA mortgage policies and GSE privatization. His work appears in top journals like The Journal of Finance and Review of Economics and Statistics , with over 5,000 citations. He earned a Ph.D. and M.B.A. in Real Estate (Finance) from the University of Georgia (1987–1989) and a B.S. in Business from Wake Forest University (1986). He is a Fellow of the Real Estate Research Institute, FDIC Center for Financial Research, and Homer Hoyt Institute. In 2010, he served as AREUEA President and received the George Bloom Award (2016) for academic contributions. His research portfolio spans topics like tax policy effects on housing, appraisal bias in mortgages, and the role of small-dollar mortgages. He has collaborated on projects analyzing the Paycheck Protection Program's impact on commercial real estate and racial disparities in rental markets.

Nils TuchschmidView profile

Professor

• Asset Management
• Alternative Investments
• Risk Management
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Nils Tuchschmid is a Full Professor and Head of the Institute of Finance at the Fribourg School of Management (HEG-FR) and a Lecturer at the Geneva Finance Research Institute (GFRI), University of Geneva. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Geneva and has held senior roles in financial institutions such as Tages Group, UBS, and Credit Suisse. His research focuses on asset management, alternative investments, hedge funds, and risk management strategies. Key projects include developing forward-looking risk tools for pension funds and analyzing alternative risk premia's role in balanced portfolios. He has co-authored publications on topics ranging from gender disparities in hedge fund performance to blockchain-based digital currencies like Diem. Prof. Tuchschmid’s professional experience spans over two decades in tactical trading, multi-manager portfolios, and alternative fund advisory. He actively contributes to academic conferences and industry discussions, emphasizing practical applications of financial research in real-world investment challenges.

Cameron PengView profile

Assistant Professor

• Asset Pricing
• Behavioral Finance
• Household Finance
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Cameron Peng is Assistant Professor of Finance at LSE's Department of Finance, specializing in asset pricing and behavioral finance. As a Research Affiliate at CEPR, he co-founded the London Behavioral Finance Group to facilitate collaboration among researchers in behavioral economics. Peng's research examines how psychological factors and household decision-making processes influence financial markets, with specific focus on investor behavior anomalies, gender dynamics in financial bargaining, and yield-seeking strategies. His work combines theoretical models with empirical analysis of investor data. Peng has received multiple awards for his research including the CFRC Behavioral Finance Best Paper Award. He currently teaches courses on Market Anomalies and Asset Management while supervising doctoral candidates researching neurofinance and artistic information processing. CFRC Behavioral Finance Best Paper Award (2023) CQA Academic Competition Second Prize (2022) CFAM-ARX Paper Award (2022)

• Time Series Econometrics
• Forecast Evaluation
• Economics of Education
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Gianna Boero serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick, where she has been a continuous faculty member since joining as a Lecturer in 1997. Her academic career includes prior appointments as Associate Professor at the University of Cagliari and Lecturer positions at the Universities of Birmingham, Nottingham, and Cagliari. Her educational credentials include a PhD in Econometrics from the University of Naples and Cagliari, a Master in Economics from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in Political Science (majoring in Economics) from the University of Cagliari. Professor Boero's research centers on time series econometrics with emphasis on nonlinear modeling, forecast evaluation criteria , macroeconomic forecast uncertainty , and economics of higher education outcomes . Her empirical work bridges theoretical econometric methods with applications in educational disparities and macroeconomic forecasting. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2004-2025) reveals consistent focus on applied time series methods, forecast uncertainty measurement, and educational economics. Key trends include methodological innovations in nonlinear modeling, analysis of exchange rate dynamics, and investigation of awarding gaps in UK higher education. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As an educator, Professor Boero has led core econometrics modules for MSc Finance and Economics (1997-2023) and MSc Economics programs (1997-2022), while directing the undergraduate dissertation module Research in Applied Economics since 2006. She has supervised extensive undergraduate and MSc dissertations alongside several PhD students, demonstrating significant commitment to student development. No specific research laboratories or collaborative teams are mentioned in the source materials.

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Real Estate Markets
• Financial Econometrics
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Alberto Plazzi is a Full Professor of Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Vice-Dean at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI). He serves as Scientific Director of the USI Master in Finance and is a Faculty Member of the Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). His academic roles include editorial board membership for the Journal of Empirical Finance since 2016. Plazzi holds a PhD in Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management and additional degrees from the University of Bergamo and University of Turin. His research focuses on Empirical Asset Pricing, Real Estate Markets, Financial Econometrics, and Credit Risk. Notable contributions include studies on hedge fund behavior, corporate-sovereign credit linkages during crises, and bond market predictability. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as Management Science , Journal of Banking and Finance , and Review of Financial Studies . Teaching includes courses on Risk Management, Financial Intermediation, and Quantitative Methods for Finance at master’s and doctoral levels. He received the Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching at USI in 2014. Plazzi’s expertise extends to regulatory implications of financial markets and institutional investor behavior. Current affiliations and leadership roles highlight his involvement in academic administration and finance education. His research frequently addresses global financial crises, market efficiency, and the interplay between corporate and sovereign credit risks.