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Fatih Buğra ERDEMView profile

Associate Professor

• Law of Commercial Enterprise
• Competition Law
• Corporate Law
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Buğra Erdem is an Associate Professor at the Department of Commercial Law within the School of Law at Ankara Social Sciences University (since 2021), holding a full-time position. He also serves as a part-time faculty at Freie Universitaet Berlin 's Law School (Department of Competition Law) since 2021. Education: LL.B. in Law from Atılım University (2010-2015) LL.M. in Commercial Law from Birkbeck College, University of London (2023) Ph.D. in Commercial Law from Brunel University London (2018-2021) Postdoctoral Research at Trinity College Dublin 's Law Faculty (2024) Research Interests focus on Competition Law , Corporate Law , and Intellectual Property Law , with a particular emphasis on intersections between legal theory and practical applications in maritime contracts , corporate governance , and digital economies . Publication Trends include analyses of force majeure in maritime contracts , business judgment rules , and comparative advertising regulations , reflecting his expertise in EU competition law and innovation policy . Recent works explore blockchain technology's legal implications and cross-border consumer protection mechanisms. Advising includes supervising graduate theses on topics like crowdfunding in Turkey , social media trademark violations , and blockchain in data protection , with students such as Firuze Nazlıcan Göktolga and Kübra Nur Buyur .

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
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Prof Vasiliki Bamiatzi is a Professor of Strategy and International Business at the University of Sussex Business School, leading the Strategy and Marketing department. She previously served as Deputy Director of Internationalisation (2023–2024) and held roles including Research Director for the International Business group (2020–2024). Her academic journey includes a PhD from Manchester Business School and prior positions at the Universities of Liverpool and Leeds. Her research focuses on strategic responses to adverse environments, M&A performance, and entrepreneurial value creation. She has published widely in journals like Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Business Venturing. Education: BSc in Business Administration (Athens University of Economics and Business, 1995–1999) MBA (Athens University of Economics and Business, 2002–2003) PhD in Strategy and International Business (Manchester Business School, 2005–2009) Research Interests: Her work explores firm performance under adversity, international M&A outcomes, and the role of mental health (e.g., ADHD) in entrepreneurship. Recent studies include CSR responses during crises like the Russia-Ukraine war and cybersecurity threats. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014–present). Teaching & Leadership: Course Director for MSc International Business and Development (2023–2024). She emphasizes innovative teaching methods like global classroom collaborations and business simulations. Academic service roles include Track Chair for the British Academy of Management’s International Business Special Interest Group. Professional Engagements: Editorial roles include Associate Editor of Rutgers Business Review and Advisory Board member for International Business Review. Visiting positions include Georgia State University’s CIBER-GSU (2012–present) and Grenoble Ecole de Management (2012–2017).

John L. AkulaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship Law
• Healthcare Law
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John L. Akula is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He leads the business law curriculum, focusing on legal challenges for startups, high-growth firms, and established companies. His expertise includes entrepreneurship legal risks, complex transactions, finance, and innovation in technology. Akula is affiliated with the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and holds academic positions in Behavioral and Policy Sciences. Before academia, he practiced law for 15 years, including roles at leading firms like Goodwin Procter, advising senior management and boards across industries like finance and healthcare. He earned a BA from Columbia University, a PhD in Sociology from Harvard University, and a JD from Harvard Law School. Education: BA, Columbia University PhD in Sociology, Harvard University J.D., Harvard Law School Akula's research interests span legal commitments in business contexts, regulatory policy, healthcare law, and the intersection of law with emerging technologies. His work explores how legal frameworks influence entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and public policy, particularly in high-risk industries like healthcare and financial services. Awards: National Science Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellow Russell Sage Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow Advising & Grants: Akula has advised numerous senior managers and corporate boards during his legal career, though no formal advisees or students are listed. His professional experience includes significant contributions to legislative drafting and trade association practices. Labs/Teams: Akula is part of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and contributes to the school’s executive education and international programs.

Denzil FiebigView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Health Economics
• Applied Microeconomics

Denzil Fiebig is Professor in the School of Economics at UNSW Business School since 2001, with prior appointments including chair positions in econometrics at the University of Sydney. His international engagements include visiting roles at the University of Florida, University of Southern California, Tilburg University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of York, and Erasmus University. His research focuses on econometric methodology and applied health economics, particularly healthcare utilization and policy analysis. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in analyzing healthcare systems, insurance markets, and economic behavior during health shocks. His work employs advanced econometric techniques including panel data models and discrete choice experiments to study physician behavior, health financing, and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access.

Morten HviidView profile

Professor

• Competition Law
• Industrial Economics
• Tort Law
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Morten Hviid is a Professor of Law at the University of East Anglia (UEA) School of Law, specializing in competition law, tort law, contract law, and the economic analysis of legal systems. He joined UEA in 2004 after holding economics positions at the University of Copenhagen, University of Warwick, and UEA's School of Economic and Social Studies. A founding member and former Director (2011-2018) of the Centre for Competition Policy, he contributes to the Centre for Business Research at Cambridge University, UK Intellectual Property Office advisory groups, and Ofgem's academic panel. Biography: Holds MA and PhD in Economics from Warwick, economic degree from Aarhus University, and has been a visiting scholar at Yale, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and Copenhagen. Editorial Roles: Former editor of the Journal of Industrial Economics and associate editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization. Former EARIE Executive Committee member. Research Focus: Applies economic principles and game theory to competition law, tort, and contract law. Current projects examine policy arguments in tort cases, non-compensatory damages in contract law, collusive practices, and digitalization impacts in creative industries. Funded by Danish Social Science Research Council, ESRC, AHRC, Ofcom, Ofgem, and OECD. Publications: Appear in journals like Economic Journal, European Competition Journal, Journal of Law and Economics, and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies. Recurring themes include competition policy implementation, pricing dynamics, and algorithmic market impacts. Teaching: Leads undergraduate LLB modules on Tort and The Economic Approach to Law. Previously taught UK Competition Law, Regulation of Network Industries, and research seminars. Extensive experience supervising over 35 doctoral students. External Collaborations: Engaged in consultancy projects with Anglian Water, Korean Government Fellowship, and policy responses for UK regulatory bodies like CMA, Financial Conduct Authority, and BEIS.

• Economics of public and private pensions
• Household portfolio and retirement behavior
• Employee benefits and compensation
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Olivia S. Mitchell is the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Professor and Professor of Insurance & Risk Management and Business Economics & Policy at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She serves as Executive Director of the Pension Research Council and Director of the Boettner Center for Pensions and Retirement Research. Dr. Mitchell is also a Research Associate at the NBER, an Independent Director on the Allspring Mutual Fund Boards, and a Research Fellow at the Leibnitz Institute for Financial Research SAFE, Goethe University Frankfurt. Education: BA in Economics from Harvard University, MA and PhD in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison Awards: 2024 CIO Lifetime Achievement Award, 2023 Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association, multiple accolades including World Economic Forum recognition as Top 10 Women Economist Dr. Mitchell's research focuses on pensions, insurance, financial literacy, and public finance. Her work examines longevity risk, defined contribution pensions, financial literacy impacts on wealth accumulation, and Social Security claiming behavior. Her publications appear in leading journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Key article themes include behavioral finance in 529 college savings plans, household portfolio underdiversification, longevity income annuities in retirement design, and cognitive decline's impact on financial decisions. Recent studies explore financial literacy's age-related decline and its economic implications. 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 Distinguished Fellow, AEA Multiple Best Paper Awards (2021, 2020, 2019) Doctoral Honorary Degrees from Goethe University and University of St. Gallen She chairs academic advisory boards, testified before global legislative bodies, and consults with organizations like the World Bank and IMF. Her teaching includes courses on consumer financial decision-making and risk management at Wharton.

Jaana NorioView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Law
• Insurance Law
• Consumer Law
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Jaana Norio is a Senior University Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, where she also holds the Title of Docent. Her primary research focuses on insurance law and consumer law, with extensive publications analyzing Finnish Supreme Court (KKO) decisions. She maintains active roles in legal scholarship through peer review, editorial positions, and committee memberships. Her research spans: Insurance law frameworks and liability systems Consumer protection in financial services Legal interpretation of tort and contract disputes Compensation mechanisms for personal/property damage Publications (114+ outputs) predominantly feature commentaries on KKO rulings from 2020-2025, demonstrating consistent focus on: Consumer credit regulations Traffic/liability insurance jurisprudence Occupational health compensation Product liability standards Awards include: Best Article in Lakimies journal (2007) received twice (2008 & 2015) Merit Badge from Finnish Insurance Lawyers Association (2021) She supervises doctoral candidates and contributed to projects like The Customer and Internationalizing Financial Markets (2003-2007). Professional activities include memberships in the Olga ja Kaarle Oskari Laitisen Foundation and editorial work for Acta Legis Turkuensia.

Robert M LawlessView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy
• Commercial Law
• Consumer Credit
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Robert M. Lawless is the Max L. Rowe Professor at the College of Law and an affiliate at the Center for Social & Behavioral Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a B.S. and J.D. from the same institution. His research focuses on bankruptcy, commercial law, and consumer credit, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of legal systems and societal challenges. Lawless has authored influential works like Commercial Transactions: A Systems Approach (2024) and Secured Transactions: A Systems Approach (2024). His recent scholarship explores topics such as financial precarity, cultural inversion, and the impact of the pandemic on small businesses. He has been recognized with the ACB Fellow designation (2011) for his contributions to bankruptcy law. Education: B.S., J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Highlights: Bankruptcy filer demographics, consumer debt dynamics, and legal-cultural frameworks Key Collaborations: Co-authorships with scholars like Lynn LoPucki and Pamela Foohey Lawless actively engages in academic discourse through presentations on topics like local legal culture and consumer bankruptcy research. His work bridges legal theory with empirical analysis, addressing both systemic and individual-level challenges in financial law.

• Social Law
• European Social Policy
• Health Law
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Ulrich Becker is a Professor and Managing Director at the Department of Foreign and International Social Law, Faculty of Law, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. His work focuses on Social Law, European Social Policy, and Comparative Legal Systems. He has authored numerous publications on topics like pension reform, health law, and migration-related social rights. His research emphasizes legal frameworks in aging societies, EU influence on social security systems, and climate policy implications for social states. Key research interests include legal harmonization in social security, cross-border labor rights, and policy responses to demographic change. Recent publications analyze post-COVID social protection strategies and climate justice within constitutional contexts. He has contributed to debates on eco-social state models and sustainable legal systems. Notable works include monographs on German pension systems and comparative studies on health law. His collaborative projects address global challenges like platform work and social security financing in the digital age. He actively participates in international legal dialogues, publishing in journals like *Zeitschrift für öffentliches Recht* and *Global Social Policy*.

David CordellView profile

Clinical Professor

• Personal Financial Planning
• Financial Risk Tolerance
• Retirement Planning
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David Cordell is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas, where he also serves as Director of Finance Programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Management and Investment Theory from the University of Texas at Austin and has over four decades of experience in academia and financial services. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Financial Management and Investment Theory, University of Texas at Austin (1980) MBA in Finance, University of Texas at Austin (1976) B.A. in Plan II, University of Texas at Austin (1974) Dr. Cordell's research centers on personal financial planning, behavioral aspects of financial decision-making, retirement strategies, insurance planning, and investment management. His work bridges academic rigor with practical application for financial advisors. He has published extensively in leading practitioner and academic journals such as the Journal of Financial Planning and Journal of Business and Psychology . The recent publications reflect a strong focus on real-world financial challenges—assessing financial planner competence, understanding risk tolerance consistency, optimizing retirement strategies, and managing life insurance and health care savings accounts. His work emphasizes the integration of psychological factors, financial theory, and practical planning techniques. Dr. Cordell holds several prestigious professional certifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), 1984–present Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), 1987–present Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), 1992–present Registered Investment Adviser, 1991–1998 He has played significant roles in academic governance and professional service. At UT Dallas, he has served as Secretary of the Faculty Senate, member of the Academic Council, and Faculty Advisory Council representative to the UT System. He has chaired dissertation committees, advised numerous master’s papers, and contributed to curriculum development across institutions. His grant involvement includes the ING Alliance for Diversity in Financial Planning. He has also consulted with major financial firms including Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, Vanguard, and State Farm. Dr. Cordell has been actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Finance Association, Financial Management Association, Academy of Financial Services, and Financial Planning Association. He has held leadership roles in the CFP Board of Examiners, served on award selection committees, and contributed to standard-setting for the CFA exams.

Subhajit BasuView profile

Professor

• Law and Technology
• Regulation of Emerging Technologies
• Cyberspace
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Professor Subhajit Basu is a leading academic at the University of Leeds , holding the position of Professor of Law and Technology within the School of Law . His work bridges Law, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Emerging Technologies , with a focus on the Global South . He has authored influential books including Privacy and Healthcare Data (Routledge, 2016) and Global Perspectives on E-Commerce Taxation Law (Ashgate, 2008). PhD, Liverpool John Moores University LLB, Calcutta University Called to the Bar in 1998, specializing in Corporate Law in India Research Interests span Regulation of Emerging Technologies, AI Governance, Health Data Privacy, Autonomous Systems, and Online Harm . His recent projects include CoR: Sextortion in the Age of Blockchain and Deepfakes (Naif Arab University, 2025–2026) and Autonomy and Moral Agency in Bioethics (WBNUJS, 2024–2025). He previously led EU Horizon projects like PASCAL (2019–2023) on Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. Scientific Awards include the Hind Rattan (Jewel of India, 2020) and fellowships from the Royal Society of Arts and Higher Education Academy . His editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Law Computers and Technology and associate roles on five journals. Notable Grants include funding from Naif Arab University (Saudi Arabia), EU Horizon 2020, EPSRC, and the Atlantic Philanthropies. He has provided consultancy to the National Cybercrime Research Centre (Poland), the Government of Saudi Arabia on AI frameworks, and The Dialogue (India) on IT Rules.

• Explainable AI
• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptographic Security
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Dr. Swati Sachan is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Finance at the University of Liverpool's Management School, specializing in explainable AI and blockchain integration for financial, legal, and insurance sectors. She holds an MSc in Financial Operational Research from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Operational Research and Applied Statistics from the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on developing secure, transparent AI systems using blockchain for auditing, cryptographic security, and decision-making improvements in underserved communities. Key areas include XAI for loan underwriting automation, human-AI collaboration in financial decision noise reduction, and blockchain frameworks for legal compliance. Swati has contributed to industry projects like the UKRI-funded AI Smart Claim insurance toolkit with Kennedys Law and AXA Insurance. Her work emphasizes ethical AI deployment, federated learning for agricultural risk analysis, and optimal strategies for banking API innovations. Teaching modules: Introduction to Programming (Python), LawTech, Regulation and Ethics Professional roles: Advisor at OpenTrellis and Kennedys Law, conference reviewer for GECCO and AI conferences

• Health Informatics
• Fraud Detection
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Fletcher Lu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (specializing in Machine Learning) and a Master of Mathematics in Scientific Computation, both from the University of Waterloo. He also holds a Bachelor of Math in Computer Science from the same institution. His postdoctoral research at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CIAC) focused on insurance fraud detection. His education includes: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, University of Waterloo Master of Mathematics in Scientific Computation, University of Waterloo Bachelor of Math in Computer Science, University of Waterloo Dr. Lu’s research interests span health informatics, fraud detection (including cybercrime and insurance fraud), and the application of machine learning and numerical analysis to business and health challenges. He has developed mobile technology applications to improve youth fitness and pioneered adaptive fraud pattern analysis in health insurance data. His work intersects with cybersecurity, data analytics, and gaming, emphasizing real-world collaborations with organizations such as Manulife Financial, the Canadian Department of National Defence, and Medavie Blue Cross. His recent publications highlight trends in supply chain resilience, optimization methodologies, and disruption risk analysis. These include studies on EV infrastructure planning, stochastic distribution networks, and Benders decomposition strategies for reliable systems design. Dr. Lu has received significant awards, including: First place at CORS 2014 Practice Prize Third place at INFORMS 2013 interactive poster sessions His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Ontario Partnership for Innovation and Commercialization, and NSERC. He is affiliated with the Business Analytics & AI Research Group, contributing to decision-making systems and data-driven solutions for business and health sectors.

Jorge Manuel Ventura Oliveira e CarmoView profile

Visiting Professor

• Civil Law
• Commercial Contracts
• Insurance Law
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Jorge Oliveira e Carmo is a Visiting Professor at the NOVA School of Law (Faculty of Law of NOVA University Lisbon) since 2015. He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering (Instituto Superior Técnico, 2013) and advanced degrees in Law, including a Doctorate in Civil Law (University of Coimbra, 2010). His academic roles include teaching at Lusófona University, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, and other institutions. He specializes in Civil and Commercial Law, with a focus on contractual obligations, insurance law, and the impact of technological innovation on financial markets. Professionally, he served as an environmental engineer at Lisbon City Council (1986–2020), leading projects like the Lisbon General Drainage Plan and coordinating the 2023 World Youth Day preparations. He held senior roles in maritime policy (Deputy Director-General, 2014–2019), wastewater management (Executive Director of SISAQUA), and engineering firms. His research spans legal evidence systems, human rights in contractual frameworks, and discrimination law. Publications include Insurance contract regulation in Portugal and Spain (2019), Insurance Law Topics (2016), and his doctoral thesis on insurance contracts. He has authored book chapters and articles on comparative law, contractual validity, and technology's role in legal systems. Key professional milestones include founding AMBISAN engineering firm (1987–1994), managing municipal infrastructure projects, and advising on asset management for Lisbon's sanitation systems. His career blends engineering expertise with legal scholarship, addressing contemporary challenges in environmental governance and financial markets.

• Social Policy
• Public Policy
• Microsimulation
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Jussi Tervola is a Research Manager at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), within the Social Security and Services unit under Welfare State Research, part of the Healthcare and Social Welfare department. He holds a Doctor of Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki and is a Docent in Social Policy at the University of Turku. Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sci), Social and Public Policy, University of Helsinki, 2018 Master of Social Sciences, Statistics, University of Helsinki, 2010 Docent (Adjunct Professor), Social Policy, University of Turku, 2023 His research centers on social and health policy, with a strong emphasis on the Finnish social security system, policy analysis through microsimulation, and the financial burden of health out-of-pocket payments. He specializes in developing microsimulation tools for evaluating the impact of policy reforms on income distribution and poverty. His work spans topics such as parental leave, refugee integration, unemployment insurance reforms, and healthcare affordability, using advanced register-based and microsimulation methods. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on evaluating the distributional effects of social and health policies in Finland and the Nordic region. Key themes include poverty alleviation, equity in healthcare financing, the integration of immigrants, and the design of minimum income schemes. His research often involves comparative analysis and collaboration with international institutions like WHO Europe. Analysing the Effects of Healthcare Payment Policies on Poverty Smaller net or just fewer to catch? Disentangling minimum income schemes Comparing labor market integration of different refugee groups Distributional impacts of behavioral effects in unemployment insurance reform Promoting parental leave for immigrant fathers Jussi Tervola has been actively involved in research at Kela and THL, contributing to national policy discussions. He has collaborated with researchers from Stockholm University and has published extensively on social security and health policy. His work provides critical evidence for policymakers aiming to improve financial protection and equity in the welfare state. He leads research on microsimulation tools and conducts in-depth studies on social security reforms, healthcare financing, and the socio-economic integration of vulnerable populations. His projects often involve policy evaluation and the development of analytical frameworks for assessing the impact of social interventions.