Nerissa Brown is the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs , Professor of Accountancy , and Chief Learning Innovation Officer at the Gies College of Business , University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She holds the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellow and PwC Faculty Fellow titles. Her work bridges auditing, financial reporting, and technology, with a focus on investor behavior, non-GAAP disclosures, and AI-driven financial practices. Located at 515 Gregory Dr, Champaign, she is accessible via nerissab@illinois.edu. Research interests include auditing ethics, cross-border reporting requirements, SEC enforcement impacts, and AI applications in earnings forecasting. Recent studies highlight topics like corruption detection via Google Document analysis and investor responsiveness to non-GAAP metrics. Key Awards: Lakonishok and PwC Faculty Fellowships. Labs/Teams: Leads innovation initiatives as Chief Learning Innovation Officer, integrating educational technology advancements.
Jeffrey Schatzberg serves as Professor of Accounting and Frances McClelland Chair of Accounting at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, concurrently holding the position of Interim President for Executive Education. A Certified Public Accountant licensed in Arizona and Iowa, he maintains active membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Accounting Association, and Economic Science Association. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Iowa (1987), preceded by professional experience as an audit and tax staff accountant at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. His scholarly trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with experimental methodologies applied to core accounting questions. Professor Schatzberg's research program centers on auditing issues , behavioral accounting , and managerial/cost accounting , characterized by rigorous experimental designs investigating ethical decision-making, opportunistic behavior, and institutional influences. His work frequently examines how moral reasoning interacts with economic incentives in audit markets, while exploring budgetary processes and IPO-related auditor selection through controlled laboratory settings. This interdisciplinary approach bridges accounting theory with experimental economics to address real-world professional challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (1998-2024) reveals persistent focus on audit communication in private debt contracts, auditor pricing strategies under varying liability regimes, and behavioral responses to organizational incentives. The research consistently employs experimental economics frameworks to dissect auditor-client dynamics, with emerging attention to healthcare financing applications through his Center for Management Innovations in Healthcare affiliation. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through significant awards: McLaughlin Prize for ethics-focused accounting research (2003) Two-time recipient of MBA Faculty of the Year Award at Eller (1998, 2002) Arizona Society of CPAs Excellence in Teaching Award (1997) Professor Schatzberg maintains active research leadership through the Economic Science Laboratory, where he designs experimental protocols investigating market behaviors, while contributing to executive education initiatives through Eller Executive Education. His professional trajectory demonstrates seamless integration of academic scholarship, professional practice, and institutional leadership within the accounting discipline. He directs research activities through the Economic Science Laboratory and contributes to healthcare management innovation via the Center for Management Innovations in Healthcare, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations that translate experimental findings into practical organizational applications.
Tarun Ramadorai is Professor of Financial Economics at Imperial College London, with a distinguished career spanning household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. He serves as Executive Editor of the Review of Financial Studies and holds prestigious fellowships including Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Senior Academic Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research (ABFER), and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). Education BA in Mathematics and Economics from Williams College MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University Research Interests Professor Ramadorai's research spans household finance, financial economics, behavioral economics, real estate, and international finance. His work examines how households make financial decisions across different markets and countries, with particular focus on housing markets, investment behavior, and financial inclusion. He has established himself as a leading expert in international comparative household finance, having previously served as Principal Investigator on a transformational initiative financed by the Sloan Foundation to establish this sub-field of finance and economics. His recent research explores the intersection of technology and personal finance, housing market dynamics, and optimal tax policy. He has demonstrated how housing costs impact fertility decisions, how machine learning affects credit markets, and how privacy policies influence consumer data extraction. His work combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with innovative empirical approaches using large-scale datasets from diverse markets. Publication Trends Professor Ramadorai's recent publications reveal a strong focus on household decision-making in financial markets, with increasing attention to the digital transformation of finance. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy implications, particularly in emerging economies. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines finance, economics, and data science to address pressing questions about financial inclusion, housing affordability, and the impact of technology on traditional financial services. Scientific Awards Brattle prize for best paper in the Journal of Finance Jensen prize for the best paper in the Journal of Financial Economics Wharton School-WRDS Best Paper Award in Empirical Finance James A Lebenthal Excellence in Municipal Finance Research Prize FMA Napa Conference Best Paper Prize INQUIRE Europe third prize Viz Risk Management Best paper prize Policy Engagement and Advisory Roles Professor Ramadorai has made significant contributions to policy discussions worldwide. He served as Chairman of the Inter-Regulatory Committee on Household Finance constituted by the Reserve Bank of India, which produced the influential "Indian Household Finance" report. He has advised numerous institutions including the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, the European Securities and Markets Authority, and the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund. Currently, he co-chairs the Fintech workstream of the India-UK Financial Partnership, helping to shape the future of financial technology across borders. Research Initiatives Professor Ramadorai previously led the Initiative on International Comparative Household Finance, funded by the Sloan Foundation, which established household finance as a distinct sub-field of research. He is in the process of setting up a new initiative at Imperial College Business School to further advance this area of study. His work has influenced both academic research and practical policy interventions in financial markets around the world.
Dane Blevins is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Central Florida. His research spans corporate governance, entrepreneurship, gender studies, IPO dynamics, organizational reputation, and signaling theory, with publications in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Review and Strategic Management Journal . Education: Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas MBA from North Carolina State University Undergraduate degree from Northeastern University Research Interests: Corporate governance and nonprofit organizations Entrepreneurship and venture capital Gender disparities in executive compensation Signaling theory in financial markets Textual analysis in corporate communication Publication Trends: His work focuses on IPO processes, corporate governance, gender dynamics, and organizational reputation, often leveraging empirical methods and cross-cultural contexts. Key themes include venture capital influence, CSR in alliances, and social media's role in reputation building.
Gimede Gigante is an associate professor in Financial Intermediaries' Economics at Bocconi University, serving as the Director of ICE - Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi and the director of the European Fs Tech Hub in Milan. He holds a tenured core faculty position in the Department of Finance and is the program director for the International Management-China MiM degree. Additionally, he is Vice-director of the Bachelor Degree Programme in 'Economia e Finanza' at Bocconi and a Contract Professor there. He teaches as a Professor of Investment Banking at SDA Bocconi in Mumbai and Professor of Corporate Finance at Fudan University in Shanghai. His professional roles include independent board director of a listed Italian bank and advisory positions, such as membership on the national board of AssoFintech and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council since 2020. He has held visiting positions at Columbia Business School and NYU’s Salomon Center. Education: Gimede Gigante graduated in Business Administration from Bocconi University, earned a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome, and holds an ITP qualification from SDA Bocconi. His post-doctoral research was conducted at NYU’s Salomon Center and Columbia Business School’s Faculty of Economics. Research Interests: His studies focus on banking systems, corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity. He explores topics such as public-private partnerships, real estate financing, and financial management of football clubs. His work also delves into capital markets efficiency, sovereign funds comparisons (e.g., CDP, KfW, CDC), and the impact of intellectual capital on banking performance. Recent analyses include the potential of Italian capital markets to drive economic growth and cross-border policy benchmarks for financial systems. Advising and Grants: Gigante served as an Economic Advisor to the Italian Parliament’s Finance Committee from 2016 to 2018, contributing to policies on banking and financial intermediaries. His grants and research collaborations are tied to his involvement in Baffi Carefin’s Research Unit on Investment Banking & Structured Finance. He emphasizes active learning in teaching, using group exercises, multimedia tools, and MOOCs through Coursera partnerships since 2014. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with Baffi Carefin’s Research Unit on Investment Banking & Structured Finance at Bocconi University. He also contributes to editorial boards of journals like the International Journal of Economics and Finance and Accounting and Finance Research, enhancing academic discourse and regulatory practices.
Fariss-Terry Mousa, Ph.D., is a Professor of Management and Zane D. Showker Professor of Entrepreneurship at James Madison University's College of Business. He holds a Ph.D., M.B.A., and B.A. from Washington State University. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, strategic management, and innovation, with a particular emphasis on IPO processes, board dynamics, and high-tech industry challenges. He has held academic roles at JMU since 2009, progressing from Assistant to Associate and full Professor. Dr. Mousa's work bridges academic and practical domains, including studies on mobile technology in education and corporate governance. He has received significant awards like the 2022 MBA Graduate Teaching Award and the 2016 Provost’s Distinguished Teacher Award. His research spans over two decades, addressing topics such as CEO power, venture capital conflicts, and SME alliance strategies. He is affiliated with the Center for Entrepreneurship and contributes to the MBA Program, emphasizing experiential learning and innovation. His publications analyze IPO underpricing, board member self-interest, and the impact of slack resources on innovation. Collaborations include studies with institutions like Seoul’s CSES and Ivey Publishing. He maintains a robust presence in scholarly communities through Google Scholar and LinkedIn, showcasing his leadership in entrepreneurship education and research.
George O. Aragon is a Professor of Finance at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University. He specializes in the structure, efficiency, and risk management practices of financial services institutions, particularly hedge funds and mutual funds. His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies , where he also serves as an associate editor. He has held visiting roles at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and teaches courses on derivatives and risk management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education Ph.D. in Finance (Boston College, 2005) M.Sc. in Finance and Economics (London School of Economics, 1999) Research Interests Aragon’s work focuses on institutional investor behavior, liquidity management in volatile markets, and the interplay between regulatory frameworks and financial stability. His recent studies examine hedge fund strategies in crises, ESG investment dynamics, and the impact of investor attention on mutual fund performance. He employs empirical methods and machine learning to analyze large datasets, including SEC filings and market microstructure data. Teaching Regularly teaches FIN 427: Derivative Financial Securities and FIN 530: Derivatives . Courses emphasize practical applications of derivatives in risk management and portfolio optimization. Recent Research Trends His articles highlight themes such as liquidity mismatch in hedge funds, anticipatory trading during crises, and the costs/benefits of responsible investing for university endowments. The 2024 paper on ‘Hedge Fund Liquidity Management’ underscores the tension between crisis resilience and trading opportunities. The 2023 study on ESG preferences uses machine learning to decode investor priorities across 500+ metrics. Grants and Collaborations No specific grants are listed, but his editorial roles and SEC collaborations suggest active involvement in policy-relevant research. Lab/Team Affiliations No formal lab mentioned, but his SSRN and Google Scholar profiles indicate ongoing collaborations with industry and academic partners.
BAI Yunxia is a Professor and PhD Advisor at the School of Economics & Management, Tongji University, where she chairs the Department of Accounting. Her research focuses on Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, and Capital Markets, with a particular emphasis on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and government policy impacts. Education: PhD, MA, and BS from Xiamen University (2004, 2001, 1995), Postdoctoral Fellow at Peking University (2009). International Experience: Visiting Scholar at the University of Texas at Arlington (2006). Her work explores corporate governance, earnings management, and maturity mismatch in financial systems. Recent publications analyze risk disclosure in IPO pricing, tax policy implications, and SOE performance under government reforms. BAI Yunxia has secured grants from China’s National Natural Science Foundation and the Education Ministry, including projects on financial system transformation and SOE governance. She serves as reviewer for multiple journals and is an Executive Editor of the China Finance Review. Scientific Awards: Best Doctoral Dissertation (Xiamen University), China Accounting Association Prizes (2008, 2005). Her career bridges academia and industry, with prior roles as an Assistant Engineer at Kaiyuan Group and Visiting Scholar at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.
Professor Peter Carey is a Chair in Accounting and Head of the Department of Accounting at Deakin Business School, part of Deakin University. His research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, financial reporting, and SME/non-profit environments. He holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales and multiple advanced degrees in business and applied science. His professional affiliations include Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor credentials, alongside editorial roles in academic journals. Education: PhD (UNSW), MBA (Monash), Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Swinburne), Bachelor of Economics (Monash). Research interests span audit quality, corporate governance frameworks, voluntary disclosure practices, and the interplay between SMEs and auditors. Key themes include regulatory compliance, assurance mechanisms, and the impact of auditor expertise. His recent work examines IFRS ambiguity, sustainability assurance effects on debt costs, and fraud detection through anonymous reporting channels. Professor Carey has secured significant grants totaling over $3M AUD from bodies like Chartered Accountants ANZ, KPMG, and the IPA. He leads the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre and collaborates internationally on SME advisory practices. Supervision includes doctoral research on audit quality, capital structure determinants, and charity reporting behaviors. Labs/Teams: Active in the Deakin Integrated Reporting Centre and IPA-Deakin SME Research Partnership, focusing on integrated thinking, SME performance enhancement, and auditing innovation.
Professor Meziane Lasfer holds the position of Professor of Finance at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. He has been affiliated with the institution since 1990, contributing to academic leadership roles, including directing the MSc Finance and PhD programs. His expertise spans Applied Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, and Corporate Governance. He has held visiting professorships at institutions such as HEC Paris, University Paris Dauphine, and the University of Bologna. Education: He earned a PhD in Finance from the University of Bath (1985–1987), a Dip in Finance from the London School of Economics (1981–1982), and a BSc in Economics from an unknown institution. His research has been sponsored by organizations like the National Association of Pension Funds and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Research Interests: His work focuses on dividend policy, capital structure, M&A, and corporate governance. Key themes include the impact of taxation on corporate decisions, insider trading dynamics, and institutional investor behavior. His findings are published in top journals like the Journal of Finance and frequently cited in financial media. Articles Trends: His recent publications analyze executive compensation, insider trading strategies, and M&A performance in high-risk environments. A common thread is exploring how governance structures and market inefficiencies shape corporate outcomes. Awards: Multiple Dean's Teaching Excellence Awards (1998, 2003, 2006, 2008) for outstanding pedagogical contributions. Advising & Grants: While no explicit student advising list is provided, his research has been funded by industry partners like BP and Land Securities-Trillium. He has advised on corporate recovery strategies and regulatory policies, with parliamentary discussions referencing his work on retirement savings. Labs & Collaborations: His research often involves international collaborations, reflecting his visiting appointments and global academic networks. Key areas of focus include cross-border governance and European market dynamics.
Professor Benjamin Eggleton is a distinguished academic and researcher at the University of Sydney, where he holds the position of Professor of Optical Physics and serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research). He is also the co-Director of the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) and has been instrumental in establishing major research centers including the University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano, 2018-2022), CUDOS (ARC Centre of Excellence for Ultrahigh bandwidth Devices for Optical Systems, 2003-2017), and Sydney's Institute of Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS, 2009-2018). Professor Eggleton's research spans fundamental to applied science, with pioneering contributions to nonlinear optics and all-optical signal processing. His work focuses on the nonlinear optics of periodic media, slow-light in photonic crystals, ultrafast planar waveguide nonlinear optics, and chalcogenide glasses for telecommunications applications. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths in Fundamental Laws of Nature, Communication Technologies, and National Security. Key projects include Stimulated Brillouin Scattering in photonic chips, Quantum integrated photonics, All optical and non-linear signal processing, Mid-Infrared Photonics, and Air quality sensing using photonic sensors. His publication record is extensive, with over 500 journal publications (42,000 citations, h-index of 113 on Google Scholar). His recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward integrated photonics, particularly in chip-based microwave photonics, quantum applications, and biomedical sensing technologies. There's a clear emphasis on practical implementation of fundamental optical phenomena for real-world applications in communications, sensing, and defense. 2022 Academic of the Year for Defence Industry Awards 2020 W. H. Beattie Steel Medal of the Australian and New Zealand Optical Society 2020 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia 2017 Vice Chancellors Award for Outstanding Research 2011 Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science 2007 Pawsey Medal from the Australian Academy of Science Professor Eggleton has held significant leadership roles including President of the Australian Optical Society (2008-2010) and Editor-in-Chief for Optics Communications (2007-2015) and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for APL Photonics. He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious societies including the Australian Academy of Science (AAS), Optical Society of America (OSA), IEEE Photonics, SPIE, and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). His work has attracted substantial research funding through ARC Laureate and Federation Fellowships, and he leads major collaborative projects with industry and defense applications. His research group maintains strong connections with multiple institutes including the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, and The University of Sydney Nano Institute, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work which bridges physics, engineering, and practical applications across multiple sectors.
Ajay K. Kohli is the Gary T. and Elizabeth R. Jones Chair and Regents' Professor in Marketing at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on customer centricity, sales management, B2B marketing, brand management, and market orientation. He has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Marketing and currently holds editorial roles at the Journal of Marketing and International Journal of Research in Marketing . Current Roles: Regents' Professor, Scheller College of Business Editorial Leadership: Former Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Marketing , Associate Editor, Area Editor Academic Recognition: AMA Fellow, EMAC Fellow, ISBM Fellow, multiple awards Education: PhD in Business Management, University of Pittsburgh PGDM (MBA), Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta B. Tech in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Research Interests span market orientation, customer solutions, sales management, and brand management. His work explores how firms adapt to market changes, manage customer relationships, and leverage relational processes for competitive advantage. He emphasizes practical relevance, bridging academic research with industry applications. Scientific Awards and Honors Three honorary doctorates (BI Norwegian Business School, University of St. Gallen, Corvinus University of Budapest) IIM Calcutta’s Distinguished Alumnus Award (2017) AMA/McGraw-Hill/Irwin Career Award (2017) Paul D. Converse Award (2016, termed "Marketing Hall of Fame" by Fortune ) Multiple best paper awards across journals Teaching and Professional Experience: Professor Kohli has taught at Emory University, Harvard Business School, University of Texas at Austin, and several international institutions. He has led executive education seminars globally and received the Jack G. Taylor Teaching Excellence Award at UT-Austin. His industry experience includes consulting with 3M, Accenture, IBM, and Deloitte.
Rui Vinhas da Silva is a Full Professor at ISCTE-IUL and an Associate Professor at the University of Manchester Business School. With a career spanning over two decades, he has contributed extensively to research in national competitiveness, corporate reputation, and sustainable business practices through publications, books, and executive training programs. Education: PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manchester; MBA and Master of Economics from UK and Canada Research Focus: National competitiveness, sustainability in business, marketing strategy, and organizational behavior His recent articles explore topics like AI's role in society, caravan tourism regeneration, and sustainable business models. He has received teaching accolades at ISCTE and leads research initiatives in European networks like COST-CHERN. Silva's work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in consulting and executive education.
Matteo Vizzaccaro is a Lecturer in Finance and Deputy Director of the Finance area at the SDA Bocconi School of Management, Università Bocconi. He also teaches at Università Bocconi and institutions in the Middle East, including École Supérieure des affaires (Lebanon) and Effat University (Saudi Arabia). His expertise spans Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity, Venture Capital, and business valuation. He co-directs the SDA course 'Finanza Straordinaria' and leads the Best Performance Award project, recognizing Italian companies excelling in sustainable development. Education: Degree in Economics and Business Legislation from Università Bocconi; PhD in Finance from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Professional roles include Business Development for SDA Bocconi's Middle East/North Africa region (2018–2020) and faculty membership at SDA Bocconi Asia Center in Mumbai. Research interests focus on M&A dynamics, sustainable finance, and corporate valuation. His publications address topics like microfinance innovation, Z-Score loan prediction, and Italian sustainability frontiers. Teaching domains include Corporate Finance, Capital Structure, IPOs, and Financial Markets.
Haemin Park is an Associate Professor at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on how external resource acquisition strategies of technology-based ventures influence their development and performance, with a particular emphasis on corporate venture capital (CVC), knowledge governance, and intellectual property rights. He holds a Ph.D. in Technology Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management from the University of Washington, an MBA from Georgetown University, and a B.A. in Computer Sciences, Economics, and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin. Education: PhD (UW, 2010), MBA (Georgetown, 2000), BA (UW Madison, 1994) Editorial Roles: Area Editor of Journal of Business Venturing ; Editorial Board Member of Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Research interests include venture capital dynamics, innovation ecosystems, and strategic management of technology firms. His work explores topics like IPO underpricing, corporate venture capital syndicates, and the impact of gender diversity in decision-making groups. Awards: 2017 Journal of Business Venturing Best Reviewer; Finalist for Academy of Management TIM Division Best Dissertation Award. Professional Experience: Prior to academia, he worked as a corporate venture capitalist, business development manager, and management consultant in wireless telecommunications in the U.S. and Asia.
