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• Public Economics
• Taxation
• Economic Inequality
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Luisa Wallossek is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo and affiliated with CESifo. She holds a PhD from LMU Munich. Her research focuses on public economics, examining topics such as taxation, redistribution, and gender inequality through empirical methods. She investigates how policy design influences individual behaviors, particularly in contexts like tax compliance, labor supply decisions, and pension enrollment. Her work combines administrative and survey data to analyze real-world economic phenomena. Notable contributions include studying the marriage earnings gap in Germany, the impact of tax complexity on taxpayer behavior, and the role of defaults in pension enrollment choices. Media coverage of her research has appeared in outlets like Die Presse , Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung , and ZEIT ONLINE . Her research portfolio includes collaborations with scholars such as Tobias Hauck, Youssef Benzarti, and Elena Herold. Current projects explore taxpayers' mistakes in itemizing deductions and the effects of child-age dependent reforms in alimony policies.

Li GanView profile

Professor

• Applied Microeconomics
• Urbanization and Housing Policy
• Wealth Inequality
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Dr. Li Gan is a Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University and Director of the Master’s of Economics program. He also serves as Director of the Survey and Research Center for China Household Finance at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, urbanization policies, household finance, and economic inequality in China. Dr. Gan has extensively studied topics like housing markets, wealth distribution, insurance markets, and the impact of public policies on household behavior. His research portfolio spans over 50 publications since 2011, with recent work addressing urbanization trends, superstition-driven market behaviors, and the effects of housing policies on inequality. He has contributed to policy debates on topics such as bankruptcy law, minimum wage impacts, and rural financial markets. Dr. Gan’s methodologies often involve large-scale survey data analysis, including the China Household Finance Survey. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical economic models with real-world policy applications, particularly in China’s evolving economic landscape. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to household finance research and policy analysis are widely recognized in academic circles. In advising roles, he oversees the Master’s program at Texas A&M and manages large-scale research initiatives at the Survey and Research Center. His research teams collaborate on projects related to urbanization, financial inclusion, and social policy evaluation.

Christoph NolteView profile

Associate Professor

• Conservation Science
• Environmental Economics
• Remote Sensing
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Christoph Nolte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences and an affiliated faculty member at the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). His research focuses on conservation science, particularly evaluating the effectiveness of terrestrial ecosystem protection and restoration efforts through remote sensing and quasi-experimental methods. He teaches courses in environmental statistics, economics, data science for conservation, and environmental data analysis pipelines. Dr. Nolte holds a PhD in Natural Resources & Environment from the University of Michigan. His work integrates remote sensing data with social and policy data to assess conservation outcomes, costs, and spatial trade-offs. He collaborates with governments, NGOs, and early-career researchers globally, having conducted fieldwork in 24 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His recent research explores socio-economic and environmental trade-offs in Amazonian protected areas, optimal conservation strategies under the 30×30 agenda, and the valuation of ecosystem services like national parks and water quality. He emphasizes data-driven approaches to address climate change impacts, land-use policy, and biodiversity conservation challenges. Notable collaborations include projects on flood insurance dynamics, agricultural conservation easements, and the economic implications of critical habitat designations. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical policy applications, aiming to enhance the cost-effectiveness and equity of conservation initiatives.

Katja HanewaldView profile

Associate Professor

• Longevity
• Healthy Ageing Trends
• Insurance Strategies for Ageing Populations
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Katja Hanewald is an Associate Professor in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School , University of New South Wales. She serves as a Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) and co-edits the North American Actuarial Journal . Her research focuses on longevity, healthy ageing trends, and insurance strategies for ageing populations, with a particular emphasis on actuarial science, health economics, and mortality modelling. Her work spans topics such as reverse mortgages, long-term care financing, housing wealth utilization, and the interplay between social factors and health outcomes. She has published extensively in leading journals across actuarial science, economics, and public health. Key themes include the design of retirement income products, risk analysis for financial instruments, and policy evaluations for aged care systems. In addition to her academic contributions, Hanewald collaborates on global health initiatives, examining intrinsic capacity trajectories and dementia risk factors across diverse populations. Her research bridges theoretical actuarial models with practical applications in policy and financial planning.

• Sustainability Transitions
• Digital Technologies
• Energy Consumption
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Sanneke Kloppenburg is a Researcher in the Department of Environmental Policy at Wageningen University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Amsterdam (2013) and has conducted postdoctoral research at Wageningen University (2015–2018) and Maastricht University UNU-MERIT (2014–2015). Her research focuses on digital technologies’ implications for sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, and food systems. She examines platformization, blockchain, and datafication’s societal impacts, emphasizing equity and environmental governance. Key projects include the ShaRepair initiative for circular economy practices, StoRE (energy storage in households), and JustRES (social justice in renewable energy strategies). She co-leads the DigiMetis network, exploring digitalization’s societal implications in agrifood, natural resources, and circular economies. Kloppenburg teaches courses on environmental sociology, smart environments, and advanced social theory, integrating practice theory with digital sociology. Her work bridges academic and applied contexts, addressing ethical and governance challenges in emerging technologies. Recent publications explore topics like circular consumption rebound effects, digital twins in environmental governance, and blockchain applications in food systems.

Barry GoodwinView profile

Professor

• Agricultural Economics
• Prices, Markets and Policy
• Applied Econometrics
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Barry Goodwin is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Graduate Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Economics at North Carolina State University. He has held faculty positions at Kansas State University and Ohio State University. His research focuses on applied economics, policy analysis, trade, and econometrics, with a strong emphasis on agricultural markets, crop insurance, and policy evaluation. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from NC State University (1988). Areas of expertise include Agricultural Marketing, Prices, Markets and Policy, Applied Econometrics, and International Trade. He is also a 2018 Holladay Medal recipient, recognizing his contributions to the field. Research interests span spatial price analysis, crop insurance impacts, agricultural policy, and international trade dynamics. His work frequently addresses issues like market integration, policy reforms, and risk management in agriculture. Recent publications explore topics such as US farm support programs, nonlinear market integration, and the role of technology in agricultural productivity. Barry’s academic contributions include over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on empirical analysis of agricultural markets and policy implications. His awards and recognitions highlight his influence in advancing applied economic methodologies and their application to real-world challenges in agriculture and resource management.

Nitin BakshiView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Risk Management
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Nitin Bakshi is the Chair and Professor in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, disruption management, counterterrorism logistics, and operational risk mitigation. He holds the David Eccles Faculty Fellow title, indicating institutional recognition for scholarly contributions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in areas like network analysis, social learning dynamics, and strategic contract design. Notably, his research addresses critical challenges in infrastructure resilience, supply chain optimization, and security operations. Key themes across his publications include: Designing strategies to mitigate cascading failures in complex systems Optimizing public and private investments in security and inspection processes Modeling adversarial interactions in counterterrorism contexts Developing contracts and mechanisms to enhance supply chain reliability His recent studies emphasize data-driven approaches for service operations and justice systems, reflecting an expanding focus on societal applications of operations research.

Hong LiView profile

Professor

• Actuarial Science
• Insurance Economics
• Data Analytics
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Hong Li is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics , University of Guelph (ranked #1 in Canada for Actuarial Science). He also holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position at the University of Waterloo's Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. His research focuses on actuarial science, insurance economics, and data analytics applied to risk management challenges in longevity, climate, and agricultural sectors. Education : PhD in Econometrics & Operations Research, Tilburg University (2015) MPhil in Economics, Tilburg University (2012) B.A. in Finance, Xiamen University (2010) Research Interests include: Machine learning for insurance underwriting and pricing Mortality forecasting and longevity risk transfer Catastrophe bond design and climate risk modeling Optimization of index-based agricultural insurance Dynamic hedging strategies for financial institutions Awards : 2018 Bob Alting von Geusau Prize (best ASTIN Bulletin paper) University Research Award (2022-2023) Grants & Funding include: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($69,623 CAD) NSERC Discovery Grant ($127,500 CAD) CAS Individual Grant ($18,000 USD) Teaching includes courses on risk management, actuarial economics, and financial econometrics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Professional Service : Editorial Board Member: Annals of Actuarial Science and Journal of Risk and Insurance Member, Canadian Institute of Actuaries Academic Research Committee

Xavier VivesView profile

Professor

• Banking and financial economics
• Games of strategic complementarities
• Industrial organization and regulation
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Xavier Vives is a Professor of Economics and Finance at IESE Business School (University of Navarra) since 2006. He serves as Academic Director of the Banking Initiative and Public-Private Sector Research Center , and Director of the Abertis Chair of Regulation, Competition and Public Policy . His research focuses on banking economics , industrial organization , market microstructure , and competition policy . 2023: President of European Finance Association 2020: Premio Nacional de Investigación 'Pascual Madoz' 2006-2009: Vice President of Spanish Energy Economics Association His recent work examines financial technology , market opacity , and strategic complementarities through game-theoretic models. He emphasizes the need for coordinated regulation and competition policy in banking, with a focus on liquidity dynamics and stability . Current publications analyze AI applications in finance , post-crisis banking models , and market fragility through high-frequency trading. Scientific accolades include: 2023: Fellow of Finance Theory Group 2020: Luohan Academy Fellow 2018-2023: European Research Council Advanced Grant 2002: Narcís Monturiol Medal 1992: Fellow of Econometric Society He contributes to policy through memberships in the European Systemic Risk Board (2023-), Technical Scientific Committee (Spanish Government, 2023-), and advisory roles for CNMA (2024-). His Public-Private Sector Research Center work addresses regional policy challenges in Barcelona's metropolitan area.

Edward C. MartinView profile

Professor

• Law
• Torts
• Products Liability
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Edward C. Martin is a Professor of Law and Director of Law School Technology at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University. He has been a faculty member since 1983 and is known for pioneering the integration of technology in legal education, including designing online curricula. His teaching focuses on Torts, Damages, Products Liability, Professional Responsibility, Environmental Law, and Cyberlaw. Education: JD, University of Tennessee (1975), Tennessee Law Review (Research/Assistant Editor) BS in Geology, University of Tennessee (1970) Postgraduate Studies in Geology (Virginia Tech), Chemistry/Physics (Middle Tennessee State University) His research interests include Law and Technology, with a focus on leveraging computers and digital tools in legal education. He has authored major legal treatises such as Premises Liability Law and Practice and Personal Injury Damages , and co-authored influential textbooks on Torts. Dr. Martin has received the Harvey S. Jackson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005) and is a CALI Remedies Fellow (2004). His work with CALI includes developing computer-assisted legal instruction materials and presentations on technology in legal education. Prior to academia, he practiced law in Tennessee (1977–1981), served as a solo practitioner, and clerked for Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Joseph W. Henry.

• Capital Markets Microstructure
• Financial Security Design
• Financial Institutions Management
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George Chacko is an Associate Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business. He holds roles including former Department Chair, Director of the MS in Finance program, and Associate Dean. His academic career spans Santa Clara University since 2006 and Harvard Business School (nine years as a professor). He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and MA/PhD in Business Economics from Harvard. His research focuses on capital markets microstructure, financial security design, and financial institutions management, including banks, insurance firms, and hedge funds. He explores liquidity dynamics, institutional interactions, and systemic risk. His work bridges academia and industry, informed by roles at State Street Bank, IFL, and Auda Alternative Investments, as well as co-founding financial services firms. Chacko’s publications emphasize liquidity measurement in markets, corporate bond analysis, and strategic asset allocation. His work on ‘latent liquidity’ and ‘price of immediacy’ has shaped understanding of market efficiency and transaction costs. He has held leadership roles in academic and commercial sectors, balancing teaching courses like Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions with executive positions in finance and investment management.

• Disability Studies
• Rehabilitation Science
• Health Services Research
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Dianne Winkler serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University, affiliated with the Living with a Disability Research Centre. Her academic role focuses on advancing disability support systems through rigorous research and policy engagement, with particular emphasis on the experiences of people with acquired and neurological disabilities. Her research program centers on critical disability issues including hospital-to-community transitions, inclusive housing solutions, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) implementation, and quality support frameworks. She employs primarily qualitative methodologies to capture lived experiences, with recurring themes of social inclusion, systemic barriers, and person-centered care. Her work consistently addresses the needs of individuals with complex disabilities across neurological, physical, and psychosocial domains. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals strong thematic continuity in investigating housing accessibility, support worker quality, and policy implementation challenges. Her research demonstrates significant engagement with Australia's Disability Royal Commission submissions and NDIS evaluation frameworks, often through collaborative multi-institutional teams. Key contributions include developing evidence-based models for community participation and identifying systemic gaps in transition pathways. As a core member of the Living with a Disability Research Centre, Dr. Winkler contributes to an interdisciplinary hub focused on generating actionable evidence for disability policy reform. Her research directly informs practice improvements in rehabilitation services, housing initiatives, and support worker training programs across the Australian disability sector.

Matej LorkoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Project Management
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Matej Lorko is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Insurance, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. He holds a PhD from Macquarie Business School, Sydney. His research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics with emphasis on decision-making processes, project management efficiency, and public policy interventions. Education: PhD in Economics from Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). Active research areas include behavioral nudges in tax compliance, effectiveness of charitable contributions, and improving project planning accuracy through controlled experiments. He runs the Bratislava Behavioral and Economic Experiences for Research Lab (bee4R LAB) and contributes to the SecureDataLab initiative. Key research programs involve: Economic experiments in project management (2016–2020) Enhancing charitable contribution effectiveness (since 2019) Behavioral tax compliance studies (since 2021) His work combines laboratory experiments with real-world applications, focusing on how cognitive biases affect decision-making in professional and policy contexts. Notable contributions include demonstrating anchoring effects in project duration estimates and developing interventions to improve schedule accuracy. Labs/Teams: bee4R LAB (behavioral economics experiments), SecureDataLab (data-driven policy analysis).

Tialda HoekstraView profile

Researcher

• Statistics & Probability
• Public Health
• Occupational Health
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Dr. Tialda Hoekstra serves as a Methodological Adviser at the University of Groningen's Department of Health Sciences - Community and Occupational Medicine. She provides statistical and methodological guidance to researchers and PhD candidates in study design, data analysis, and publication strategies. Additionally, she holds roles as Senior Researcher at the Research Center for Insurance Medicine and Research Coordinator/Quality Officer in her department. Her work focuses on public and occupational health, with a particular emphasis on disability assessments, chronic disease management, and labor market reintegration strategies. Education: Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology & Neuropsychology (Leiden University, 2006) PhD in Medicine (University of Groningen, 2012; thesis: 'Quality of life and sexual problems in patients with heart failure') Research Interests: Tialda's expertise spans methodological rigor in healthcare research, epidemiological analysis of disability claims, and policy implications of work capacity limitations. She examines the interplay between chronic illnesses (e.g., cancer, mental health disorders) and employment outcomes, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Her recent work explores interventions to support disability benefit recipients in returning to work. Professional Roles: She serves as a Guest Lecturer at the Netherlands School of Public and Occupational Health (NSPOH) and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives addressing healthcare equity and labor market challenges faced by vulnerable populations.

• Labor Economics
• Social Insurance Systems
• Unemployment Dynamics
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Andrea Weber is a Professor of Economics at the Central European University (CEU), serving as Head of the PhD Program in Economics and a Core member of the Economics Doctoral School. She previously held positions at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, University of Mannheim, and UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on labor economics, particularly labor market interactions with social insurance systems, unemployment dynamics, gender disparities, and EU worker mobility. She has affiliations with the ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute, IZA Research Institute, and CESifo. Dr. Weber earned her Doctorate in Economics from Vienna University of Technology (2002). Her work spans policy analysis, including studies on board gender quotas, firm outcomes linked to political connections, and family-career trade-offs across Europe and North America. She contributes to journals like the Journal of the European Economic Association and frequently presents at academic events. Her research highlights include analyzing labor market policies, job displacement effects, and the impact of economic shocks on fertility. She emphasizes evidence-based policy design, particularly in unemployment insurance and active labor market programs. No specific awards are listed, but her extensive publication record reflects scholarly impact.