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Azizjon ALIMOV is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management (University of Lille, France), specializing in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Law and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon (2007) and an MBA from Central Michigan University (2001). His HDR (Habilitation) in Management Sciences was awarded by the University of Lille in 2023. His research focuses on corporate governance, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the interplay between legal frameworks and financial decision-making. Key themes include intellectual property rights' impact on corporate debt costs, product market competition effects on corporate cash holdings, and government borrowing influences on acquisition strategies. His work frequently examines global contexts, with studies spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. Notable publications include analyses of IPO staging mechanisms (2024), managerial discipline through trade liberalization (2023), and the role of labor protection laws in loan contracting (2015). His recent work emphasizes reproducibility in management science methodology (2023) and cross-border regulatory challenges in M&A. No scientific awards are explicitly listed; however, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contributions. He has advised students across institutions including City University of Hong Kong and the Sauder School of Business, though specific advisee names are not documented here. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Arizona (2008–2010), California State University (2007–2008), and as an HSBC Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (2016–2018). He currently leads the Finance Track at IÉSEG, contributing to programs like the Grande École Master’s in Finance and MSc Corporate Finance courses.

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Law and Finance
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Professor Anne JENY is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, France, specializing in accounting and auditing. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from HEC Paris Business School (2003) and Master's degrees in Audit, Finance, and Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine (1995-1996). Her academic career includes professorships at IÉSEG (2021–present) and ESSEC Business School (2002–2020). Her research focuses on intangible assets valuation , fair value measurement , IFRS adoption dynamics , and transparency in financial reporting . She has published widely on topics such as non-audit services' impact on debt costs, innovation's interplay with accounting systems, and gender disparities in accounting professions. Her work integrates empirical analysis with policy implications, particularly in digital economy contexts and public-private partnerships. A member of the LEM (Laboratory of Economy and Management), she has authored books like Les 12 travaux de l'analyste financier (2021) and contributed to international journals such as Accounting in Europe and European Accounting Review . Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights into corporate governance and regulatory challenges.

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
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Alexander I. Platt is the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law and Director of the Polsinelli Transactional Law Center at the University of Kansas School of Law. He specializes in securities regulation, corporate law, and administrative law, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and legal ethics. Platt teaches Contracts, Securities Regulation, Business Organizations, and Due Diligence in Business Transactions. Platt earned his B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science (magna cum laude) from Columbia University in 2006 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2012, where he served as an Articles Editor on the Yale Law Journal. He clerked for Judges Stephen F. Williams (D.C. Circuit) and Royce C. Lamberth (D.D.C.) and practiced law at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP before joining KU. He is admitted to multiple U.S. courts, including the District of Columbia and New York. His research explores the intersection of regulatory enforcement, corporate transparency, and legal accountability. Notable works include critiques of SEC whistleblower programs and analyses of IPO regulatory frameworks. His 2024 article on mandatory disclosure was recognized as one of the Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of the year. Platt advocates for balanced legal guardrails to address modern market challenges like unicorn valuations and short seller dynamics. Research Highlights : SEC enforcement mechanisms and transparency Whistleblower incentives and corporate accountability IPO regulatory bureaucracy Corporate governance structures Awards : Top 10 Corporate & Securities Law Articles of 2024 Platt’s work has been cited by SEC Commissioners and featured in major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg, underscoring the practical impact of his scholarship on legal and regulatory policy.

• Securities Regulation
• Corporate Law
• Financial Law
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Kevin Pisciotta is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Kansas School of Business, specializing in empirical corporate finance, initial public offerings (IPOs), and information intermediaries. His work bridges corporate finance theory with real-world market dynamics, focusing on IPO processes, analyst behavior, and economic impacts of social issues like opioid abuse and sports betting. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University M.S. in Finance, University of Delaware B.S. in Finance, University of Delaware Research Interests: His research explores how IPO bookbuilding mechanisms influence market outcomes, the role of sell-side analysts in information dissemination, and the macroeconomic consequences of phenomena like opioid abuse and sports gambling. He also investigates labor economics through the lens of corporate innovation and workforce productivity. Publications Trends: Recent work examines the interplay between sports betting and household financial stability (2024), IPO marketing strategies post-JOBS Act reforms (2018), and the spillover effects of opioid abuse on regional innovation ecosystems (2023). His studies frequently employ large-scale datasets to analyze market microstructure and policy impacts. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisee names are listed in available materials. Teaching experience includes undergraduate courses in investments, international finance, and corporate financial management. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab affiliation is mentioned, though collaborations with institutions like Pennsylvania State University and the University of Delaware are implied through his educational background and co-authorships.

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Information Intermediaries
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Tim Jenkinson is a Professor of Finance at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds dual roles as a Professorial Fellow at Keble College and a Research Associate at the European Corporate Governance Institute. His expertise spans private equity, IPOs, and institutional asset management, with a focus on empirical research leveraging unique industry data. Education: B.A. in Economics from the University of Cambridge, Thouron Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, DPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford. Research Interests : Tim’s work examines private equity performance persistence, IPO pricing dynamics, and regulatory impacts on financial markets. His studies have been published in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science . Key Contributions : Director of the Oxford Private Equity Institute, founder of the Private Equity Research Consortium, and frequent keynote speaker at global finance events. His research has won major awards, including the Harry Markowitz Prize (2016) and Commonfund Prize (2015). Engagement & Teaching : Teaches entrepreneurial finance to MBA/EMBA students and runs the Oxford Private Equity Programme. Recognized with the 2014 'Best Elective Teacher' award. Also serves on valuation committees for Schroder British Opportunities Trust and Oxford University Endowment Management. Professional Roles : Partner at Oxera (economic consultancy), former UK Treasury Select Committee advisor, and expert witness in high-profile litigation. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and industry standards. Labs & Initiatives : Leads the Oxford Private Equity Institute and collaborates with the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre. Active in shaping future research through the Private Equity Research Consortium.

• Private Equity
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Institutional Asset Management
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Abhinav Goyal is a Professor of Finance and Director of Global Engagement at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is affiliated with the Department of Finance and plays a leadership role in shaping the school's international strategy. His research is widely published in premier finance journals, and he serves on editorial boards including as Associate Editor for British Accounting Review . Education: PhD in Banking and Finance, University College Dublin, Ireland (2013) MA in Financial Risk Management, Simon Fraser University, Canada (2007) BE (Hons) in Computer Science, India (2006) His research focuses on corporate finance , particularly IPOs, corporate governance, privatization, and dividend policy, with a strong emphasis on institutional and emerging market contexts. His work explores how legal, political, cultural, and media factors influence corporate financial decisions, especially in initial public offerings and payout policies. Using empirical methods, he investigates global patterns in financial markets, often drawing on cross-country datasets to assess the impact of governance reforms, ownership structures, and socio-political events. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on IPO pricing dynamics, influenced by democracy, media, terrorism, board reforms, and legal frameworks. His research integrates insights from political economy, behavioral finance, and institutional theory, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding financial markets. A recurring theme is the role of transparency, governance, and external shocks in shaping corporate financial behavior. Scientific Awards and Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, British Accounting Review Area Editor (Frontier Markets), Research in International Business and Finance Dr. Goyal has advised doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in finance, though specific names are not listed. He has secured research funding through collaborative projects reflected in his co-authored publications with international scholars. His past academic appointments include positions at University College Cork and the University of Liverpool, along with visiting roles at Monash University, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and Manipal University, indicating a strong global academic network. He teaches advanced courses such as Contemporary Topics in Banking and Finance (MBA) and Private Equity and Venture Finance (MSc), contributing significantly to graduate education. He leads no named research lab or center in the provided text, but his editorial roles and global engagement position suggest active participation in research communities and international academic collaborations.

• Corporate Finance
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Corporate Governance
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Scott Hsu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, with his office located in WCOB 475B. His academic role centers on empirical finance research with strong institutional linkages. Dr. Hsu's research critically examines how external institutions and managerial characteristics shape corporate behavior. His primary focus areas include corporate political connections , CEO attributes (notably physical attractiveness), private equity dynamics , and venture capital investment patterns . He investigates causal mechanisms through which bankruptcy laws, political networks, and executive experiences influence firm policies, innovation outcomes, and market competition. Analysis of his 12 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying institutional finance. Key trends include the supply-chain externalities of political connections, CEO appearance effects on firm valuation, and private equity's employment impacts. His work bridges corporate finance with political economy and innovation studies, frequently employing large-scale empirical datasets to uncover non-market forces in corporate decision-making. The 2025 paper on political connection externalities indicates ongoing active research.

• Corporate Finance
• Political Economy
• Private Equity
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Fangzhou LU is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong, since 2020. His research focuses on fintech, cryptocurrency, behavioral finance, and China's economic development. He received his academic training at prestigious institutions: PhD and MS in Financial Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2020 BS in Business from New York University, Stern School of Business, 2014 Dr. Lu's research interests encompass Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Behavioral Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Household Finance, Emerging Markets, consumption, fiscal stimulus, bond markets, and China's economic development. His work often leverages large datasets from China to examine how technological innovations and government policies impact financial markets and firm behavior, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applied research in emerging markets, with significant contributions on SPAC IPOs, government subsidy effectiveness for failing firms, and stock market informativeness in China. These works appear in top finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, highlighting his expertise at the intersection of finance, technology, and policy analysis.

• Fintech
• Cryptocurrency
• Behavioral Finance
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Metin Ercan is a Professor at Bogazici University. His research focuses on Financial Markets, IPOs, Banking, the Unregistered Economy, and Privatization, with notable contributions to understanding economic dynamics in Turkey. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston College and has taught courses such as Financial Management, Investments, and Derivative Securities. Education: Ph.D.: Boston College Research Interests: Dr. Ercan's work bridges macroeconomic policy and financial systems, particularly analyzing how global economic trends impact Turkey’s financial growth models. He explores mechanisms to harness financial resources amid globalization pressures, investigates IPO underpricing in emerging markets like the İstanbul Stock Exchange, and examines the interplay between foreign direct investment and informal economic sectors in Turkey. His studies aim to inform policies on privatization and sustainable economic development. Publications Trends: His publications emphasize Turkey’s economic challenges and opportunities, with a focus on financial markets’ structural issues, the role of foreign investment in informal economies, and IPO dynamics. His 2015 book proposes financial strategies to counteract global economic stagnation, while his 2011 articles analyze specific market behaviors and policy implications. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant information is listed in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Not specified in the available data.

• Finance
• Economics
• Financial Markets
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Lorin M. Hitt serves as the Zhang Jindong Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His distinguished career spans multiple domains at the intersection of information technology, economics, and business strategy. As a leading scholar in IT productivity and innovation, he maintains an active research agenda while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems and data analysis. Professor Hitt's research interests focus on the relationship between information technology and productivity, with particular emphasis on complementary factors such as organizational design and human capital that affect the value of IT investments. His current work explores the economics of IT labor mobility, enterprise software contracting, recommender systems' influence on consumer behavior, measurement of intangible assets, and pricing information goods. His research increasingly examines IT deployment in healthcare settings and the role of the IT workforce in relation to issues like offshoring and the H1-B visa program. His research publications demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals, with recent work analyzing how data analytics mitigates post-IPO innovation decline, digital capital accumulation in superstar firms, and the relationship between analytics skills and firm productivity. His publication record shows sustained scholarly output across multiple domains of information systems research. Best Paper Runner-up – Management Science, 2014 Best Paper – Information Systems Research, 2013 Multiple Wharton Excellence in Teaching Awards (2003, 2007-2008, 2011) David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1999 National Science Foundation Career Grant Recipient, 1998 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, 1998 Professor Hitt teaches multiple courses including OPIM101 (Introduction to OPIM), OPIM105 (Data Analysis in VBA and SQL), OPIM469 (Information Strategy and Economics), and OPIM955 (Doctoral Seminar in IS Economics). His teaching focuses on information systems management, economics, data analysis, and advanced analytical methods. Beyond academia, he consults on IT outsourcing agreements and IT investment evaluation, and occasionally serves as an expert witness in technology-related litigation.

• Information Technology and Productivity
• Economics of Electronic Commerce
• Information Systems and Organization
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Wen He is a Professor of Accounting at the Department of Accounting, Monash Business School, Monash University. He holds an MBA from Lancaster University and a PhD from National University of Singapore (NUS). Prior to joining Monash in 2020, he worked at UNSW and the University of Queensland. His research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, dividends, financial reporting, and financial analysts. He has published in top journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting , with recent works exploring regulatory cooperation, climate risk, and cross-border financial policies. Research Interests include: Auditing methodologies and regulatory enforcement Corporate governance in China Climate risk and financial flexibility Dividend policies and payout strategies Financial reporting transparency Recent articles highlight themes such as cross-border regulatory frameworks, auditor performance metrics, and shareholder dissent mechanisms in digital voting systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through studies on corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability. He is actively supervising PhD students and accepting new candidates, particularly in auditing and governance contexts. He has held visiting positions at NUS and Xiamen University, fostering collaborative research networks in Asia. Labs/Teams: Impact Labs (Monash Business School).

• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Feng (Jack) Jiang is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Department of Finance, School of Management, University at Buffalo (SUNY). He holds a PhD and MS from the University of Iowa, and a BS from Fudan University, China. His research focuses on behavioral finance, corporate finance, and household finance, with emphasis on executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and network economics. He has published widely in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. His work explores topics such as racial disparities in financial complaints, local IPO impacts on household investments, and the role of directors' personal experiences in corporate environmental policies. He serves on the editorial boards of several finance journals and is a member of the American Finance Association and Western Finance Association. Dr. Jiang's research often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, such as analyzing how corporate social attitudes mitigate racial financial disparities and how disaster risk affects loan pricing. His recent studies investigate the interplay between managerial behavior, firm information environments, and market dynamics. He collaborates frequently with institutions like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to study regulatory impacts on consumer behaviors. He teaches courses in investment management and corporate finance, integrating cutting-edge research into pedagogy. His work has been cited in prominent media outlets for its insights into corporate governance and environmental finance.

• Behavioral Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Household Finance
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Gregory S. Miller is Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His research examines financial communication mechanisms, specifically how corporate managers convey firm information to external stakeholders and how market structures influence communication effectiveness. Professor Miller maintains editorial roles at leading journals including The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting and Economics. Research concentrations include: Information flow dynamics in financial markets Managerial communication strategies Impact of disclosure regulations on market efficiency Investor relations and shareholder activism Cross-cultural aspects of financial disclosure Publications appear in top-tier journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, and Journal of Accounting Research. His practitioner-oriented work has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Investor Relations Quarterly. Educational credentials include PhD from University of Michigan (1998) and BS in Accounting from Miami University (1990). Professional experience includes four years as auditor at Arthur Andersen.

• Financial Communication
• Information Economics
• Capital Markets
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Professor Sonia Falconieri holds a faculty position in Corporate Finance at the Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. She previously held roles at institutions including the Einaudi Institute for Economic and Finance (Rome), the University of Amsterdam, Tilburg University, and Brunel University (London). Her research focuses on corporate finance, IPO design, gender diversity, and corporate governance. She contributed to the 2019 Hampton-Alexander review and has been featured in Forbes and People Management. Education: BSc/MSc in Economics from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy), PhD in Economics from the University of Toulouse (France). Research interests include IPO underpricing, gender quotas in corporate boards, and the role of information theory in corporate finance. She has supervised multiple PhD students, including 1st supervisions of Chiara De Amicis and Chen Xu. Professional activities include serving as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Finance , organizing conferences, and media engagements on IPOs and corporate governance. Notable awards include the Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Markets
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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.

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Practices
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