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Olivier David Zerbib is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Finance at CREST, ENSAE, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and serves as an Associate Editor for the Review of Finance. His research bridges financial theory with environmental sustainability, focusing on market mechanisms for ecological challenges. His primary research areas include sustainable finance, environmental finance, and asset pricing, with specific expertise in green bonds, biodiversity valuation, and climate impact investing. He investigates how pro-environmental preferences influence pricing mechanisms, develops sustainable asset pricing models, and examines shareholder engagement strategies to curb greenwashing through quantitative methodologies. Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward integrating environmental metrics into core financial frameworks, with significant contributions spanning green bond markets, sustainable CAPM development, and biodiversity economics. His work demonstrates methodological rigor through score-driven conditional betas and empirical validation across global markets. Dr. Zerbib's scientific recognition includes: #1 most cited article in the Journal of Banking and Finance over 3 and 5 years (2019) SUERF/UniCredit Research Prize (2018) Multiple Best Paper Awards at international finance conferences (2017-2020) European Investment Forum Research Prize Finalist (2021) He co-organizes the CMAP-CREST Quantitative Sustainable Economics and Finance seminar series with Patricia Crifo, Emmanuel Gobet, Peter Tankov, and Gauthier Vermandel, fostering collaboration between Ecole Polytechnique and ENSAE on quantitative approaches to sustainability challenges. His presentation record spans elite institutions including LSE, Yale, and the European Commission Joint Research Center.

• Sustainable Finance
• Environmental Finance
• Asset Pricing
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Pavlo Blavatskyy is a Professor of Economics at Montpellier Business School (France). He has held previous academic positions, including Professor roles at Murdoch University (Australia), University of Innsbruck (Austria), and the University of Zurich (Switzerland). His research focuses on decision theory, experimental economics, and behavioral economics, with notable contributions to understanding loss aversion, ambiguity neutrality, and intertemporal choice. He has received the Ig Nobel Prize in Economics (2021) for his work. Blavatskyy holds a Ph.D. in Economics from CERGE-EI, Charles University (Czech Republic) and an M.Phil. in Economics from the University of Cambridge (UK). His teaching disciplines include Economy, and he has authored influential articles in journals like Experimental Economics and Economics Letters . His research themes emphasize decision-making under risk and uncertainty, with studies exploring the Allais paradox, common-ratio effects, and political corruption dynamics in post-Soviet countries. His work bridges theoretical economics with empirical validation through experimental methods. Awards: Ig Nobel Prize in Economics (2021) Advising/Grants: No specific advising or grant details provided in text. No lab affiliations or team collaborations explicitly mentioned in the provided information.

• Decision Theory
• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
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Professor Hakim BEN OTHMAN holds a Professorship in Accounting at ICN Business School (France), with 25 years of academic experience spanning research, teaching, and professional practice. His work focuses on Fintech, financial reporting standards (IFRS), corporate governance, and social responsibility disclosures. He has held leadership roles including President of the Research Committee at the American University of Malta (AUM) and chaired the Accounting Group at Tunisia’s first U.S.-style business school. He is an accredited trainer with ITTCC and has served on editorial boards for four ABS/ABDC-ranked journals. Education: He earned a PhD in Accounting from the University of Tunis (2005), followed by two Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (France/Tunisia). He holds an MBA from ISCAE (1998) and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Carthage University (1995). Research Interests: His work bridges accounting practices with technological advancements (blockchain/Fintech), sustainability (UN SDGs), and cross-cultural studies on tax evasion/corruption. Notable contributions include machine learning analyses of E-government efficacy and cultural impacts on financial behaviors. He has been awarded the Emerald Literati Prize (2016/2017) and the U.S. IVLP program for entrepreneurship development. Teaching: He teaches courses on blockchain technologies, financial data analysis, and accounting standards across institutions like ICN (France), PSU (Saudi Arabia), and the American University of Malta. Recent courses include blockchain strategies at the Paris La Defense campus and fintech’s role in sustainable finance. Professional Experience: Formerly a consultant at Deloitte and KPMG, he led ACCA training programs and participated in AACSB accreditation processes. He has supervised 9 PhD students and reviewed numerous doctoral theses internationally, serving on Tunisia’s National Examiner Board for academic hiring.

• Accounting
• Sustainable Development
• Fintech
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Sébastien MARCHAND is an Associate Professor in Economics (HDR) at the CERDI, Université Clermont Auvergne. He serves as Co-Director of the Master's in Economics and Territorial Transitions within the School of Economics. His research focuses on agricultural, environmental, and climate economics in emerging economies like China, Vietnam, and Brazil. Key themes include development economics, applied microeconomics, and institutional frameworks. He teaches Economic History, Macroeconomics, and Environmental Economics. His work has been published in journals such as Ecological Economics and Environment and Development Economics . He actively engages in policy-related research, addressing sustainability challenges and adaptation strategies in resource management. Recent publications highlight topics like log export bans' impact on employment, water pollution adaptation in China, and climate vulnerability assessments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, policy analysis, and economic theory to address global sustainability challenges.

• Development Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Economics
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Colin Hay is a Professor of Political Science at Sciences Po, Paris, affiliated with the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) and the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for the Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP). He also holds an affiliate professorship at the University of Sheffield, UK, where he was a founding co-director of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI). Previously, he was Professor of Political Analysis and Head of Department at the University of Birmingham. He has held visiting positions at Harvard, MIT, ANU, and the University of Manchester. Hay’s research focuses on the political economy of neoliberalism, European integration, globalization, welfare state transformation, and the crisis of democratic legitimacy. He is a leading proponent of constructivist institutionalism and has extensively analyzed Thatcherism, Brexit, and the failure of Anglo-liberal capitalism. His work bridges theoretical innovation with empirical depth, particularly in understanding political disaffection and institutional change. The recent articles (2021–2024) reflect a sustained focus on the political legacies of neoliberalism, the ideological persistence of Thatcherism, the reconfiguration of the welfare state, and the politicization of crises such as Brexit and the pandemic. His publications span top journals like New Political Economy , British Politics , and Comparative European Politics , as well as influential books that critically assess contemporary capitalism and democratic governance. Philip Abrams Memorial Prize (1997) BISA's Review of International Studies Prize (2001) UKPAC Prize (2004) WJM Mackenzie Prize (2008) Richard Rose Prize (2009) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2009) Hay has served as lead editor of New Political Economy , co-founded Comparative European Politics and British Politics , chaired the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) panel for Politics and International Studies, and was President of the European University Institute’s Research Council. He has received major research grants from the ESRC on globalization, European integration, and anti-politics. He has advised on public policy and academic evaluation at national and international levels, reflecting his significant impact on the discipline. He is actively involved in academic leadership, editorial work, and policy-oriented research through his roles at Sciences Po, LIEPP, and SPERI, contributing to debates on civic capitalism, inclusive growth, and democratic renewal.

• Political Science
• Comparative Political Economy
• European Integration
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Indranil Bose is a Distinguished Professor and Head of the Area of Excellence in AI, Data Science, and Business at NEOMA Business School, with a Ph.D. in Management from Purdue University. He specializes in business analytics, big data, and digital transformation, leveraging expertise from prior roles at IIM Calcutta, University of Hong Kong, University of Florida, and UT Arlington. Education: Ph.D. in Management (Purdue University, 1997) M.S. (Purdue University) M.S. (University of Iowa) B.Tech (IIT Kharagpur) Research Focus: His work spans predictive analytics, social media impact on business, innovation management, cybersecurity, fintech, and AI ethics. Key themes include consumer behavior in digital ecosystems, AI-driven decision systems, and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize AI ethics, digital misinformation, and predictive modeling in finance/healthcare, reflecting a focus on societal impacts of technology. Methodologies include deep learning, sentiment analysis, and causal inference. Awards & Recognition: Winner, EFMD 2017 Case Competition Ranked 29th globally for Information Systems research productivity (2005–2014) Editorial Leadership: Senior Editor for Decision Support Systems and Pacific Asia Journal of the AIS ; Associate Editor for Information & Management , Journal of the AIS , and Communications of the AIS .

• Business Focused Predictive Analytics
• Social Media for Business Transformation
• Management of Innovation
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Bastian Betthäuser is an Assistant Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, affiliated with the Centre for Research on Social Inequalities (CRIS) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (LIEPP). He is also an Associate Member at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, and the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. His research focuses on social inequality, intergenerational mobility, educational policy, and life course dynamics . He investigates how socio-economic background influences early development, education, labor market outcomes, and life chances, and how policies can mitigate structural disadvantages. His work combines quantitative methods with comparative and longitudinal analyses across Europe. The recent publications show a strong trend in analyzing educational disruptions (e.g., during the pandemic) , parental employment instability , and regional and historical variations in educational opportunity . His research often leverages large-scale datasets and meta-analytic techniques to assess policy impacts and inequality mechanisms. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant 2024 for the LEARN project on health crises and education He has taught courses on Educational Inequality & Education Policy and Social Inequality across the Life Course at both bachelor’s and master’s levels at Sciences Po. His research is supported by competitive grants and involves collaborations with leading scholars in sociology and public policy. He actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances and academic seminars. He is affiliated with key research units including CRIS and LIEPP, which focus on interdisciplinary evaluation of public policies and social inequalities. These labs support his work on policy-relevant sociological research using advanced empirical methods.

• Social Inequality
• Social Mobility
• Intergenerational Transmission of Inequality
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Philipp Ager is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, with affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and editorial board member at Explorations in Economic History . University: University of Mannheim Professional Affiliations: CEPR, Explorations in Economic History His research spans multiple domains within Economic History , focusing on: Disaster Response (e.g., Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1906 San Francisco earthquake) Technological Change (e.g., milking machines, antitoxin treatments) Human Capital Development (e.g., charity nurseries, fertility transitions) Gender Dynamics in economic and historical contexts Medical Innovation and its impact on life expectancy Status Competition during wartime Article trends highlight interdisciplinary work bridging historical analysis with modern economic theory, particularly in labor markets , wealth shocks , and sustainable finance through historical case studies. His publications often intersect with broader themes in development economics and poverty alleviation , using empirical methods to analyze long-term societal impacts of economic policies and technological shifts.

• Economic History
• Labour Markets
• Industrial Organisation
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Camille Landais is a Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), serving as Director of the Suntory and Toyota International Centers for Economics and Related Disciplines (STICERD) and Co-Director of the Hub For Equal Representation in the Economy (HER). He is also a Member of the French Council of Economic Advisers (CAE), contributing to national economic policy formulation. His research spans public economics, labor economics, and gender economics, with concentrated expertise in taxation systems, child penalties in employment, gender equality policies, education efficiency, and pension reforms. Landais investigates how fiscal policies affect high-net-worth individuals' migration, quantifies cross-country variations in gender disparities after childbirth, and evaluates resource allocation in educational systems. Landais' publication portfolio reveals a strong policy-oriented focus, with recurring themes in wealth taxation impacts, gender-economy linkages, and public spending optimization. His collaborative works with leading economists like Henrik Kleven demonstrate methodological rigor through empirical cross-country analyses and theoretical modeling, directly informing CAE policy briefs on critical issues from tax exile to childcare infrastructure. Through STICERD and HER leadership, Landais drives interdisciplinary research on economic representation and equality. His active recruitment of pre-doctoral research assistants indicates ongoing large-scale projects, particularly in gender economics and tax policy evaluation, maintaining his position at the forefront of evidence-based economic policy design.

• Taxation
• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
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Vianney Dequiedt is a Professor of Economics at Université Clermont Auvergne, affiliated with the School of Economics and associated with research entities like CERDI (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International) and FERDI (Fondation pour les Études et Recherches sur le Développement International). He holds a PhD from Université de Toulouse 1 (2002) and an Agrégation in Economic Sciences (2008). PhD, Université de Toulouse 1 Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches, Université de Toulouse 1 Agrégation de Sciences Économiques His research spans international development economics , industrial organization , game theory , and environmental policy , with recent work focusing on carbon taxation in shipping, global public goods financing , and resource allocation in commodity-dependent economies. Articles like 'Pool Patents to Get COVID Vaccines to All' and 'Mutual Supervision in Preshipment Inspection' highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Key publication trends include policy design for climate and development, R&D incentives , and information asymmetry in markets. He has contributed to journals such as Nature , American Economic Review , and Journal of Development Economics . Administrative roles include Scientific Director of Labex IDGM+ and leadership positions at Université Clermont Auvergne. He has served as a Visiting Scholar at the World Bank and IMF.

• Economics
• International Development
• Game Theory
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Johannes Lindvall is a Professor of Political Science at Lund University, Sweden, and an Associate Researcher at the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po, Paris. His research lies at the intersection of comparative politics, political economy, and state development, with a focus on reform capacity, public service expansion, and democratic governance. His research interests include the historical development of the state, welfare state reform, institutional resilience, and the politics of public policy. He investigates how states adapt to crises, implement reforms, and expand public services over time, particularly in Western democracies. His work combines historical institutionalism with comparative analysis to understand long-term political trajectories. The most recent articles reflect a strong focus on state capacity, institutional reform, and the historical expansion of public services. Keywords across these works include political economy, comparative politics, and public policy, with recurring subfields such as welfare state reform, crisis management, legislative behavior, and democratic accountability. His scholarship consistently engages with core questions of governance, legitimacy, and institutional change. Author of Reform Capacity (Oxford University Press, 2017) Author of Mass Unemployment and the State (Oxford University Press, 2010) Published in American Political Science Review , World Politics , Comparative Political Studies , and other top journals Visiting scholar at Harvard University (2016–2017) and Sciences Po (2019) Lindvall has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students at Lund University, though specific names are not listed in the source material. He has led and contributed to multiple research projects, including externally funded grants on state reform and democratic resilience. His current collaborative project, Inward Conquest , with Ben Ansell (Oxford), examines the historical growth of public services in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is affiliated with research teams at Lund University and collaborates with scholars across Europe and North America. His work is supported by institutional networks including the European University Institute, Oxford, and Harvard, reflecting his active role in the international political science community.

• Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
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Lionel WILNER is a senior researcher at CREST (Centre de Recherche en Économie et Statistique) and teaches economics at ENSAE Paris. He earned his PhD from Université Paris 1 (Panthéon-Sorbonne) and an accreditation to supervise research (HDR) from École Normale Supérieure (ENS). Affiliated with CESifo, he contributes to empirical industrial organization, social insurance economics, and policy evaluation methods. Education: PhD (Université Paris 1), HDR (ENS) His research spans empirical industrial organization (focusing on healthcare markets and demand estimation), social insurance economics (health, labor, pensions), and policy evaluation using microsimulation, reduced-form, and structural econometric models. Recent work includes analyzing child penalties, wealth accumulation, and fuel price inflation compensation mechanisms. He has published in top journals like ILR Review , Journal of Environmental Economics and Management , and Oxford Economic Papers . His studies often integrate empirical rigor with policy implications, influencing debates on gender disparities, public finance, and healthcare access. Scientific Awards: Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, International Journal of Industrial Organization (2015) WILNER actively engages in policy analysis, serving as a substitute member of France’s Conseil d'Orientation des Retraites (2018–2024). He is a referee for journals including American Economic Journal: Microeconomics and Journal of Health Economics , and participates in international workshops and seminars on topics like aging, taxation, and healthcare reform.

• Economics of Social Insurance
• Empirical Industrial Organization
• Public Economics
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Florencio LOPEZ DE SILANES MOLINA is a Professor at SKEMA Business School since 2017, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Strategy. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including Harvard University where he earned his PhD in 2005. His research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, family firms, law and finance, and regulation of financial markets and banks. His educational background includes: HDR in Investor Protection: Origins - Impact - and Reforms, Université Côte d'Azur, France (2018) PhD, Harvard University, United States of America (2005) Master of Arts, Economics, Harvard University, United States of America (2002) Professor LOPEZ DE SILANES MOLINA's research interests center on the intersection of finance, law, and governance. He has made significant contributions to understanding investor protection mechanisms, privatization effects, and corporate governance structures globally. His work often examines how legal institutions affect financial markets and corporate behavior, with particular focus on emerging markets and Latin America. His extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on corporate governance, investor protection, and financial market regulation. Recent work has expanded into ESG considerations, green finance, and the impact of digital technologies on private equity. His research demonstrates how legal frameworks shape financial outcomes across different institutional settings. His notable scientific awards include: 2023 Top 5 Most Cited Authors in Business in the World, SSRN rankings 2014 Second or Third Most Cited Researcher in the World in Business and Economics 2009 Chevalier de La Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) 2007 All Star Paper for 'Investor Protection and Corporate Governance' 2000 Jensen Prize for Best Papers of the Journal of Financial Economics 1999 Brattle Prize of the Journal of Finance for Distinguished Paper Professor LOPEZ DE SILANES MOLINA advises doctoral students at SKEMA Business School and has received multiple research grants including a 2023 International Research Grant of 100,000 euros from the European Commission. He has served as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund and various governments on financial markets reform, bankruptcy law, corporate law, and privatization. He is actively involved in research centers including the Globalization Research Center and Finance & Accounting Insights on Risk and Regulation at SKEMA Business School.

• Corporate finance
• Corporate Governance
• Family firms
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Ping-Sheng KOH is a Professor at ESSEC Business School's Singapore Campus in the Department of Accounting and Management Control. Previously, he held positions at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2006-2016). His research spans accounting, corporate governance, finance, and strategic management, with focus areas including R&D reporting, corporate social responsibility, and innovation valuation. Research Interests: Dr. KOH's work examines financial disclosure practices, innovation measurement, and corporate strategy impacts. Key themes include the interplay between institutional investors and financial reporting, litigation risk mitigation through CSR, and strategic alliance effects on market analysis. Awards: Best Paper Awards in Corporate Social Responsibility (2025) and Financial Accounting (2017) Multiple teaching excellence recognitions including the Michael G. Gale Medal (2014) Research grants like the CY Initiative of Excellence (2019)

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Finance
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Pierre Picard is a Professor of Economics at École Polytechnique , where he is also a member of the Haut Collège . He holds a PhD in Economics and is a graduate of HEC-Paris. His academic career includes leadership roles such as President of the Risk Theory Society (2005) and President of the European Group of Insurance Economists (EGRIE) (2009). Education: PhD in Economics, HEC-Paris Affiliations: CREST, Risk Theory Society, EGRIE His research focuses on insurance economics , risk management , and contract theory , with applications to catastrophic risks, health insurance, and parametric insurance. Recent publications analyze pandemic business interruption insurance, nuclear liability insurance, and optimal health insurance under ex post moral hazard. Key trends in his work include modeling insurance markets with adverse selection, designing parametric insurance for technology adoption in developing countries, and exploring the role of policy dividends in market equilibrium. He has co-authored multiple papers with A. Louaas, J.-M. Bourgeon, and J. Pinquet. Scientific Awards and Leadership: Junior member, Institut Universitaire de France (1991-1996) President, Risk Theory Society (2005) President, European Group of Insurance Economists (2009) Co-Editor, Annals of Economics and Statistics (past) Co-Editor, Geneva Risk and Insurance Review (past) At École Polytechnique, he teaches courses in Corporate Finance , Microeconomics , and General Insurance at the Master’s level. He also instructs on Topics in Insurance Economics at ENSAE’s Engineering Cycle program.

• Insurance Economics
• Risk Management
• Incentive Contracts
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