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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.

Richard PeterView profile

Professor

• Decision-making under risk and uncertainty
• Risk management and insurance
• Microeconomic theory
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Richard Peter is a Professor of Finance and the Nationwide Professor at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, with a joint affiliation as Associate Professor in the Economics department. His research focuses on decision-making under risk and uncertainty, particularly in the context of insurance and risk management, using tools from microeconomic theory. His research interests include: Decision-making under risk and uncertainty Risk management and insurance Behavioral and health economics Precautionary behavior and prevention Ambiguity aversion and insurance design Bargaining and incentive mechanisms Dr. Peter’s recent publications span top journals such as Management Science , Journal of Risk and Insurance , and Health Economics . His work often explores how individuals and institutions respond to uncertainty, with themes including probability weighting, vaccination decisions, optimal prevention, and the impact of genetic testing on insurance. A recurring focus is the intersection of behavioral insights with formal economic modeling. His scientific awards highlight excellence in both research and teaching: David and Lois Gardner Faculty Award for Mid-Career Excellence (2024) Early Career Scholarly Achievement Award (2020) Excellence in Reviewing Award, Journal of Risk and Insurance (2019) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award (2019) Ernst-Meyer Prize, The Geneva Association (2013) Dr. Peter has been actively involved in advising and research mentorship, contributing to the academic development of students and junior scholars. He has received multiple teaching and faculty excellence awards, underscoring his commitment to education. His research has been supported through fellowships such as the TriStar Research Fellow and the Nationwide Professorship. He is a member of leading professional organizations including the American Risk and Insurance Association and the European Group of Risk and Insurance Economists. He is affiliated with research initiatives in behavioral economics and risk theory at the University of Iowa, contributing to seminars and collaborative projects in insurance economics and decision science.

• Product-Market Fit Evaluation
• HealthTech Innovation
• Digital Twins
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Dr. Jens Haarmann is a Senior Lecturer & Researcher for Product Management at the Centre of Product Management within the School of Management and Law at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). With a focus on Product-Market Fit Evaluation in Early-Stage Innovation , he contributes to HealthTech, MedTech, and digital transformation research through applied projects and publications. PhD in Corporate Finance (University of Zurich, 2003-2005) MSc in Business & Economics (University of Zurich, 2001-2003) MBA Exchange (McMaster University, Canada, 2000-2001) His research bridges behavioral design, product-market fit analysis, and business development. Recent projects include AI-based Dental Imaging Software , Digital Health Applications for Cardiac Rehabilitation , and Smart Dust Applications in Product Lifecycle Management . Publications span topics like digital twins , chatbot acceptance in healthcare , and emotional customer engagement . Key article trends highlight cross-disciplinary work in HealthTech innovation (2020-2024), with emphasis on market validation , consumer behavior , and digital transformation in healthcare and insurance sectors. Subfields include AI diagnostics, medical device development, and omnichannel marketing strategies. Professional experience includes leadership roles at Zurich Health (Founder, 2014-2017), Phonak Inc. (Product Manager, 2011-2014), and Johnson & Johnson Medical (Business Unit Manager, 2005-2010). He leads the MSc HealthTech Summer School and CAS Health Care Marketing programs at ZHAW.

Yuxin SUView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Yuxin SU is an Assistant Professor of Economics at SKEMA Business School (Suzhou, China). She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Claremont Graduate University (2021), an M.A. in Economics from the University of Southern California (2015), and a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park (2014). Her research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, and applied microeconomics with emphasis on topics like prosocial incentives, intergenerational risk transmission, and environmental volunteering behavior. She has organized sessions at major conferences including the WEAI Annual Conference and ESA Global Online Conference. Her work spans health economics (e.g., ACA’s impact on insurance coverage), environmental policy (green self-image’s effect on volunteering), and gender-based performance analysis. Recent articles explore experimental designs to measure behavioral responses to incentives. She has presented at over a dozen international conferences since 2020, including the Econometric Society China Meeting and Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting. She is affiliated with SKEMA’s Centre for Sustainability Studies and Academy of Transformation. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided text. Her research includes collaborations on grants related to field experiments in China and Korea, though specific grant details were not mentioned. She has advised no named students in the provided materials.

Kathrin SchlafmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Household Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Behavioral Finance
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Kathrin Schlafmann is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance of Copenhagen Business School (CBS) . She serves as a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and a Research Fellow at the Danish Finance Institute (DFI) . Her primary research interests focus on Household Finance, Macroeconomics, Behavioral Finance, and Real Estate, with a particular emphasis on integrating behavioral aspects into quantitative macroeconomic models. She has been actively involved in organizing major academic initiatives, including the CEPR Household Finance Seminar Series (co-organizer with Marieke Bos) and the CEPR Advanced Forum in Financial Economics (CAFFE) . Schlafmann also leads a PhD Reading Group in Household Finance at CBS, fostering academic discourse among doctoral students. Her recent work includes groundbreaking studies on pension plan design, income expectation biases, and the interplay between wealth heterogeneity and macroeconomic volatility. In 2022, she received the prestigious Sapere Aude Starting Grant from Denmark's Independent Research Fund, supporting her research on household savings and macroprudential regulation. She has also contributed to policy-relevant analyses of mortgage markets and self-control mechanisms in housing decisions. Notable publications include a Review of Financial Studies article on pension plan optimization and an American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics paper on income expectation biases. Schlafmann's research frequently addresses policy implications, such as the design of effective wealth taxes and the impact of information asymmetries on economic stability.

Niels Westergård-NielsenView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Leadership Studies
• Labor Economics
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Niels Westergård-Nielsen is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on corporate governance, leadership dynamics, labor economics, and economic policy. He frequently engages with media and public discourse on topics like CEO succession, gender diversity in leadership, and organizational behavior. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and decent work. Key research themes include executive decision-making, board diversity, employee ownership models, and the impact of leadership training on organizational performance. Recent articles explore trends such as challenges in appointing new bank directors, declining entrepreneurship rates, and the causal effects of leadership strategies. His media contributions address pressing issues like workforce retention policies and university leadership selection criteria. Westergård-Nielsen has no listed scientific awards but maintains active collaboration networks in Denmark and internationally. His research spans over 58 publications, with a focus on empirical analysis of Danish economic data and policy implications.

Patrycja Kowalczyk-RólczyńskaView profile

Associate Professor

• Household Finance
• Retirement
• Pension Schemes
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Dr hab. Patrycja Kowalczyk-Rólczyńska, prof. UEW holds the position of Associate Professor at the Department of Insurance, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business. She also serves as the Rector's Plenipotentiary for Economic Affairs at the University of Children. Her academic career includes a PhD in Economic Sciences and habilitation in Economics and Finance, focusing on equity release mechanisms and retirement financing for elderly households. Education: MSc in Mathematics, University of Wrocław Doctorate in Economic Sciences, Wrocław University of Economics Habilitation in Economics and Finance, Wrocław University of Economics Research interests center on retirement security, including voluntary pension schemes, reverse mortgages, senior housing finance, financial literacy, and demographic policy. She explores how socio-economic factors influence retirement decisions and supplementary savings behavior across Europe. Her recent articles analyze retirement strategies in defined contribution pension systems, the impact of digital inequality during the pandemic, and equity release product design in Poland. She has contributed to over 60 publications and co-authored books on household finance and pension system reforms. Collaboration includes work on EU pension policies and cross-country comparisons of elderly financial stability. Her research often employs quantitative methods like logistic regression and structural equation modeling to assess policy impacts.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy and Data Protection
• Cloud Computing Security
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Stefanos Gritzalis is a Professor of Information and Communication Systems Security at the University of Piraeus, Greece (2019+), leading the Lab. of Systems Security. Previously, he served as Rector of the University of the Aegean (2014-2018) and held academic roles at the University of the Aegean, including Professor and Head of the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering. His expertise spans cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance, particularly in cloud computing and IoT. He is a member of the Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy and the National Commission for Human Rights (2024+). Education includes a BSc in Physics, MSc in Electronic Automation, and PhD in Information and Communications Security from the University of Athens. His research focuses on cybersecurity, privacy preservation, and GDPR compliance, with over 336 publications, including 14 books and 37 chapters. He has an h-index of 55 and is ranked in the top 2% of global ICT researchers (Elsevier, 2024). He serves as Area Editor for IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials , and has edited 35 journals. He has supervised 17 PhD theses and over 150 Master’s and 300 BSc theses. His work includes designing privacy-aware systems and frameworks for cloud forensics, with grants exceeding €6 million. He advises on EU-funded projects and evaluates proposals for global research bodies like the ERC and Swiss National Science Foundation. His contributions to policy include co-creating Greece’s Open Government Partnership National Action Plan and advising on digital transformation strategies. He promotes cybersecurity education through gamification and has published on privacy literacy initiatives.

• Leadership Development
• Conflict Transformation
• Negotiations
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Michelle L. Buck is a Clinical Professor of Leadership at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where she has held academic and administrative roles since 2001. She previously served as the first Director of Leadership Initiatives (2006–2013) and academic director of numerous executive programs. Her work focuses on leadership development through self-reflection, storytelling, and inclusive cultures. She teaches leadership, negotiations, and conflict transformation, integrating arts-based experiential learning. Her global collaborations include programs in Brazil, Africa, and Japan with organizations like Coca-Cola and Zurich Insurance. Education: PhD and MA in Social Psychology, Princeton University (1993, 1990) BA in Psychology, University of Michigan (1988) Her research explores leadership narratives, courageous conversations, and reduced-load work arrangements. Notable awards include the OpEd Project Public Voices Fellowship (2020) and multiple 'Professor of the Year' recognitions. She has authored articles in Harvard Business Review , Fast Company , and academic journals. Michelle’s teaching extends to executive education programs and global field courses, such as an MBA trip to Rwanda in 2014. Her grants include recent career development support from Northwestern University (2024–2025).