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• Civil Law
• Private Insurance Law
• Commercial Law
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Brand (LL.M. Cambridge) is a faculty member at the University of Mannheim School of Law, holding the Chair of Civil Law, Private Insurance Law, Commercial Law, and Comparative Law. His research focuses on liability law, insurance regulation, digital transformation in insurance, and intersections with comparative legal methodology. University of Mannheim, Department of Law Chairholder since 2015 (implied by editorial board membership) Teaches Private Insurance Law, Comparative Law, and Liability Law Research interests include: non-pecuniary damages compensation, insurance supervisory frameworks, digital insurance innovations, comparative legal methodology, and intersections with competition/intellectual property law. He leads the Mannheim Institute of Insurance Science and organizes annual conferences and seminars. Recent publications examine robo-advice compliance (2020), health data processing (2020), and medical robotics liability (2019). His doctoral supervision spans topics like drone liability (Sarah Herrmann), environmental liability (Stella Piesch), and cross-border insurance regulations. Doctoral candidates must align with his research areas: civil/commercial law, comparative practices, and international dimensions. Completed theses include works on health-conscious behavior in insurance (Annika Bührle) and drone liability (Sarah Herrmann).

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Crises
• Investor Behavior
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Dr. Asma Mobarek is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She has previously taught at the University of Dhaka, University of Botswana and Stockholm University Business School. Dr. Mobarek completed her PhD from the University of Leeds, UK, focusing on stock market efficiency and asset pricing. Dr. Mobarek's research focuses on the consequences of financial crises on financial markets and investor behavior during crises, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. Her work particularly examines the relationship between board composition (especially gender diversity) and social performance in microfinance institutions, corporate governance in Islamic banking, and the impact of ESG factors on financial performance. Her research combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of international financial markets. Dr. Mobarek has published extensively in leading finance journals including the Journal of Financial Stability, Journal of Financial Services Research, and Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money. Her recent work has explored the role of female directors in microfinance institutions' social responsibility, the impact of global financial crisis on UK firm performance with emphasis on ESG factors, and corporate governance in Islamic banking. Her research demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding financial market dynamics, governance structures, and their implications for stability and performance. Approximately GBP175,000 obtained from Handelsbanken's Jan Wallanders Foundation, Nasdaq OMX Nordic Foundation and Vinnova foundation in Sweden Member of the project team in an EU funded project on Pro-MHI Micro-Health Insurance in Botswana University Dr. Mobarek is currently supervising PhD student Huda Mohammad Hagawe Hagawe. She has completed several internally and externally funded research projects throughout her career. Her teaching commitments include International Finance and International Banking courses. Dr. Mobarek is currently working as a guest editor for the open access Sustainability Journal.

Yang LiView profile

Associate Professor

• spatial statistics
• spatio-temporal processes
• network analysis
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Yang Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where they have served since 2021, initially as Assistant Professor (2021-2024) before promotion to Associate Professor (2024-present). Prior to FAU, Dr. Li held faculty positions at the University of Minnesota Duluth as Assistant Professor (2013-2019) and Associate Professor (2019-2020). Their educational background includes a dual PhD trajectory: a PhD in Statistics from Iowa State University (2013) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2006), complemented by a BS in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China (2001). Dr. Li's research spans multiple interconnected domains with particular emphasis on spatial statistics , spatio-temporal processes , network analysis , machine learning , and statistical computing . Their work demonstrates a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges theoretical statistical methodology with practical applications, particularly in environmental science and plant biology. The publication record reveals two primary research streams: one focused on environmental applications (particularly plant responses to heavy metal toxicity and remediation strategies using nanoparticles and other treatments), and another centered on network science and statistical methodology development. Recent publications (2023-2025) show continued productivity across both streams with significant contributions to understanding plant-metal interactions and advancing network analysis techniques. As an educator, Dr. Li teaches across the statistics curriculum at FAU, from introductory courses like STA 2023 (Introductory Statistics) to advanced graduate courses including STA 6444 (Mathematical Probability) and CAP 5768 (Introduction to Data Science). They have also taught numerous mathematics courses including calculus sequences. Dr. Li actively mentors graduate students, currently advising PhD candidates Deepak Bastola and Samith Kuruppu, along with several MS students in Mathematics and Data Science. Their advising portfolio includes over 20 graduate students across their career at both FAU and University of Minnesota Duluth, plus multiple undergraduate research projects.

• Financial Economics
• Bank Capital Regulation
• Financial Stability
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Professor Alistair Milne holds the position of Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Loughborough. Previously, he served as Reader in Banking and Finance at Cass Business School and held roles at institutions including the Bank of England, HM Treasury, and the European Commission. His research focuses on financial regulation, bank capital management, payment systems, and macroeconomic dynamics. He is a frequent policy advisor and author of The Fall of the House of Credit , a seminal work on the 2008 financial crisis. Education: MA (Cambridge), MSc (LSE), PhD (LSE). His expertise spans financial stability, central banking, and the economics of financial infrastructure. He has been a research visitor at the Bank of Finland since 2005 and consults for governments and private sector entities. His recent work explores central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cryptocurrency classification, and financial technology’s regulatory implications. Research trends in his publications emphasize digital transformation in finance, including CBDC design challenges, blockchain applications, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies. He critically evaluates policy responses to financial crises and advocates for proactive disaster risk management strategies.

Isaac EhrlichView profile

Professor

• Human Capital
• Health Economics
• Financial Economics
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Isaac Ehrlich is a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Finance at the University at Buffalo’s School of Management and holds the Melvin H. Baker Professorship of American Enterprise. He also serves as a professor of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences and directs the Center of Excellence on Human Capital, Technology Transfer, and Economic Growth and Development. His career includes roles as Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Research Fellow at IZA, and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Human Capital. **Education**: PhD in Economics from Columbia University (1969) and BA from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Notable academic honors include an honorary doctorate from the University of Orleans (2002) and membership in the Mont Pellerin Society. **Research**: Focuses on human capital, health economics, financial markets, and immigration’s economic impact. Key areas include aging populations, endogenous growth theory, and policy analysis. His work bridges theoretical models with practical policy implications, such as assessing social security systems and evaluating immigration’s role in economic development. **Grants & Awards**: Secured grants from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and NYSTAR, among others. Notable awards include recognition as one of the most cited economists (Medoff’s Ranking, 1989/1996). **Professional Activities**: Advisory roles for governments, including Hong Kong’s Health Services Committee and New York’s Council of Economic Advisors. International engagements include keynote lectures at institutions like the Higher School of Economics (Moscow) and the Wittgenstein Centre. **Publications**: Over 100 articles in top journals (e.g., American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy) and authored/co-edited works on crime economics, health policy, and endogenous growth. Recent research emphasizes aging populations’ financial readiness and cross-country human capital comparisons.

• Healthcare Transition
• Adolescent Medicine
• Chronic Disease Management
• +3 more

Niraj Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He serves as the Associate Director of the BRIDGES Adult Transition Program and Director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Boston Children's Hospital. His roles emphasize translational research and clinical training in complex care transitions for adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions. Education: Niraj Sharma completed his undergraduate studies at Princeton University (Princeton, NJ), followed by graduate and medical training at George Washington University (Washington, DC). He completed his residency at the University of Miami (Miami, FL). Research Interests: Sharma’s work focuses on improving healthcare transition systems for youth with pediatric-onset chronic illnesses, adolescent medicine, and chronic disease management. He explores innovations in medical education curricula, particularly cross-departmental mentorship and quality improvement practices. His studies address disparities in health insurance access post-transition and the role of technology like electronic health records in care coordination. Publications Trends: His articles analyze trends in chronic condition prevalence, peer support mechanisms for chronically ill youth, and curriculum design for residents. They also highlight policy implications of healthcare transitions and insurance reforms, emphasizing systems-based practice and interprofessional collaboration. No scientific awards listed. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, his roles as residency director and program associate director imply significant involvement in training and program development. No grant details or student advisees were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Labs & Teams: Active within the Division of General Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and co-leads the BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, a collaborative initiative between Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.

Wouter BotzenView profile

Professor

• Climate Change Economics
• Natural Disasters
• Behavioral Economics
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Prof. Wouter Botzen holds a dual role as a full Professor of Economics of Global Environmental Change at the Utrecht University School of Economics and Professor of Economics of Climate Change and Natural Disasters at VU University Amsterdam's Department of Environmental Economics, where he also serves as Head of the department. He is a senior research fellow at the Wharton School's Risk Management and Decision Processes Center at the University of Pennsylvania. His work bridges environmental economics, risk analysis, and policy design. Botzen earned his MSc in Economics from Maastricht University (2005–2006) and completed his PhD at VU University Amsterdam (2006–2009). His academic career includes prior roles as Associate and Assistant Professor at VU University (2010–2016) and visiting scholar positions at institutions in the U.S. and Spain. His research focuses on climate change economics, behavioral responses to disaster risks, valuation of natural environments, and flood risk management. He emphasizes integrating behavioral insights into policy tools, such as insurance mechanisms to incentivize risk reduction and adaptation. Key projects include Future Deltas , NATURVATION , and Pathways to Sustainability , which explore urban resilience, nature-based solutions, and socio-economic tipping points from climate impacts. Botzen has received prestigious awards such as the Vidi and Veni scholarships from NWO, the Lloyd's Science of Risk Prize, and multiple best-paper awards in Risk Analysis . His grants include EU-funded initiatives like NATURVATION and Dutch-funded projects on sustainable energy governance. He collaborates extensively with academic teams and policymakers, contributing to global studies on flood risk, carbon pricing, and climate adaptation policies. His work aims to address systemic challenges in risk mitigation and resource allocation through interdisciplinary frameworks.

• Value-based healthcare
• Outcome-based healthcare
• Healthcare reimbursement systems
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Maud van den Berg is a Research Fellow at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, affiliated with the Department of Health Services Management & Organisation. She is currently a fourth-year PhD student conducting impactful research in value-based healthcare for maternity services. Education: Master in Health Care Management, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (2019-2021) Bachelor in Health Sciences (Policy & Management), Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (2015-2019) Research Focus: Her work centers on value-based healthcare organization, outcome-based reimbursement models, provider payment schemes, and cost analysis in maternity care. She specializes in applying Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) to optimize care pathways in obstetrics and gynecology. Scientific Contributions: Through her research at Annature Geboortezorg in Breda, funded by ZonMw, she has demonstrated significant improvements in gestational diabetes care with cost reduction. Her work integrates patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and experience measures (PREMs) in service evaluation. Awards: NEJM Catalyst Implementation Award (2023) Collaborations: Partners include healthcare insurer CZ, Erasmus Medical Center, and Annature Geboortezorg. Her research combines clinical practice with organizational reform in Dutch maternity care systems.

• Health Insurance/Risk Adjustment
• Diabetes Care Management
• Mental Health Services
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Todd Gilmer is a Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington (1997). His work focuses on health insurance/risk adjustment, diabetes care cost-effectiveness, and mental health services, with expertise in data analysis using large datasets like Medicare/Medicaid and national surveys. He leads research teams at the Health Services Research Center, collaborating with San Diego and Los Angeles County mental health departments. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Washington, 1997. Research Interests Dr. Gilmer's research spans three core areas: • Health Insurance Systems: Developing risk-adjustment models for Medicaid/Medicare. • Diabetes Management: Evaluating programs like Project Dulce for underserved populations. • Mental Health: Studying service utilization, cost-effectiveness of supported housing, and disparities in care access. His recent work emphasizes trauma-informed community partnerships and interventions for justice-involved adults. Grants & Collaborations Principal Investigator for NIH-funded studies (e.g., R01HS019986, 2010–2013) on comprehensive care for severe mental illness. Collaborates with public health agencies on policy implementation and program evaluation. Labs/Teams Leads teams at the Health Services Research Center, focusing on data analysis and performance monitoring for county mental health services. Active in multidisciplinary initiatives like the Behavioral Health Integration and Complex Care Program.

Gustavo AngelesView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Development Economics
• Public Health Policy
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Gustavo Angeles is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Maternal and Child Health within the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina (UNC). He is also a Senior Evaluation Advisor for MEASURE Evaluation, a USAID-funded initiative enhancing evaluation capacity for health programs in developing countries. His research focuses on the impact of development programs—particularly cash transfer initiatives—on household health, economic, and demographic outcomes in countries such as Malawi, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Bangladesh, Guatemala, and Mexico. He leads the Transfer Project, a multi-country collaboration assessing cash transfer programs' effects on human development. His work emphasizes methodological rigor in program evaluation and spans topics like poverty reduction, maternal and child health, and health system resilience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Angeles holds a dual role as a Research Assistant Professor at UNC and has extensive experience in global health policy, including evaluations of social marketing programs, local governance strengthening, and agricultural value chain interventions. He previously served as Deputy Director of MEASURE Evaluation, focusing on capacity building and knowledge management. His contributions include pioneering evaluations of Mexico’s Oportunidades conditional cash transfer program and designing methodologies for measuring program impacts in diverse contexts. His research interests are reflected in a prolific output analyzing cash transfer impacts on health insurance enrollment, gender dynamics, mental health among LGBTQ+ populations, and service utilization in resource-constrained settings. He has conducted workshops on evaluation methods in over a dozen countries and collaborates with global academic networks to advance impact evaluation practices. His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform evidence-based policies that address systemic inequities in health and development. Dr. Angeles has been recognized with an Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation from the Gillings School for his educational contributions. His research also explores challenges in survey methodology, particularly in urban health monitoring and repeated clustered surveys, ensuring robust data collection in complex environments.

Andromachi GeorgosouliView profile

Professor

• Financial Law
• Regulatory Theory
• Banking Regulation
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Dr Andromachi Georgosouli is a Professor of Financial Law and Regulation at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) , part of the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London. She holds a PhD and LLM from Queen Mary and an LLB from Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. Her research focuses on financial law, regulatory theory, crisis prevention, and digitalization, with a particular emphasis on banking, insurance, and securities regulation. Education: PhD in Financial Regulation, Queen Mary University of London LLM in Banking and Financial Law, Queen Mary University of London LLB, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece Research Interests: Dr Georgosouli’s work addresses systemic risk, transnational governance, and adaptable regulatory frameworks. She explores how legal systems can enhance financial resilience through innovations like algorithmic governance and digital reporting. Her recent projects include analyses of post-Brexit regulatory dynamics, Eurozone crisis impact, and the future of insurance regulation. Grants & Awards: Recipient of the prestigious European Central Bank (ECB) Legal Research Programme Scholarship (2016) Contributor to high-profile policy reports for the European Parliament and UK Parliament Member of the Advisory Pool of Experts (APEX) for the Bar Standards Board Advising & Engagement: Supervised PhD students on topics like crowd-funding regulation and European economic federalism. Actively engages with policymakers through reports on Brexit’s financial implications, Euro Area accession challenges, and financial stability post-COVID-19. Labs & Collaborations: Co-edits the Transnational Commercial Law Review and leads initiatives at CCLS, including the New Voices in Commercial Law seminar series. Part of interdisciplinary networks like the Institute of International Financial Law and the Insurance Law Institute.

Jeffrey ProudfootView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity Regulations
• Corporate Governance of Cyber Risk
• Behavioral Information Security
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Dr. Jeffrey Proudfoot is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Computer Information Systems Department at Bentley University. He holds a Research Affiliate position at MIT's Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS) center and coordinates the Business Core course CS305. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, and M.S./B.S. from the University of Utah. Teaching focuses on business process management, ERP systems, and information security. His research examines cybersecurity regulations, corporate board governance of cyber risk, behavioral information security, and deception detection. Recent publications explore cybersecurity investment decisions, regulatory impacts, and human factors in security compliance. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on organizational risk management and behavioral aspects of cybersecurity. Awards include: AIS Best Information Systems Publication Award Leads multiple industry partnerships with organizations including Google, Boston Consulting Group, and Department of Homeland Security. Research has been presented to congressional committees and Fortune-50 boards.

Paul CorazzaView profile

Professor

• Set Theory
• Mathematical Logic
• Large Cardinals
• +5 more

Dr. Paul Corazza is a Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Maharishi University of Management (MUM). He holds a BA from Maharishi International University, an MS and PhD from Auburn University. His research explores the intersection of foundational mathematics (set theory, large cardinals, lambda calculus) with Maharishi Vedic Science principles, particularly the dynamics of wholeness and self-referral systems. Dr. Corazza's work includes pioneering the Wholeness Axiom, which addresses large cardinal foundations through self-referential embeddings. He also contributes to software engineering, designing rules engines for industries like insurance and localization frameworks for tech companies. Education: BA: Maharishi International University MS/PhD: Auburn University Research interests span set theory's infinitary structures, algorithmic foundations rooted in self-referral principles, and applications of Vedic Science to computational models. His work bridges abstract mathematics and practical software systems, emphasizing holistic computational frameworks inspired by universal dynamics. Dr. Corazza has over 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Google and e-Trade, focusing on large-scale software engineering and rules engines. He has authored over 15 papers in mathematical logic and a textbook on logic and computability. Key Contributions: Wholeness Axiom for large cardinal foundations Fixed-point principles in lambda calculus Design of enterprise rules engines using Jess language

• Geospatial Technologies
• Public Health
• Natural Hazard Analysis
• +7 more

Dr. Md Shahinoor Rahman is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Climate, and Sustainability at the School of Public Health, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. He specializes in geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and GIS applications for public health, natural hazards, urban studies, and agriculture. His work bridges academia and industry, with projects funded by NASA, NSF, USAID, and NIH. Education: Ph.D. in Earth Systems and Geoinformation Sciences, George Mason University (2019) Master's in Regional Development Planning and Management, TU Dortmund & Universidad Austral de Chile (2011) Bachelor's in Urban and Regional Planning, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Rahman focuses on geospatial technologies for environmental justice, disaster risk reduction, climate-smart agriculture, and urban heat island analysis. He applies remote sensing and GIS to assess flood impacts, landslide vulnerability, and greenspace equity. His interdisciplinary approach includes collaborations with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine to study dental clinic accessibility and insurance availability. Projects: Developed Web-GIS-based landslide early warning systems in Bangladesh and disaster vulnerability indices for US cities. Investigated flood crop damage assessment using novel indices and urban thermal dynamics in Dhaka. Analyzed dental healthcare deserts and ACA marketplace disparities using spatial analytics. Awards: Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award (2020, George Mason University) Commonwealth Scholarship, DAAD, and NFP Scholarships Advising & Grants: Dr. Rahman mentors graduate/undergraduate students in geospatial sciences and leads grants from NASA, NSF, and NIH. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary solutions for societal challenges, including climate adaptation and healthcare equity. Labs & Collaborations: Active in LSU’s Public Health GIS initiatives and Harvard’s dental health geospatial projects, contributing to policy-relevant research.

Elias J. SemaanView profile

Professor

• Risk Management
• Regulatory Impacts
• Idiosyncratic Volatility Dynamics
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Elias J. Semaan is a Professor and Interim Academic Unit Head in the Department of Finance and Business Law at James Madison University's College of Business. He also contributes to the MBA Program. His expertise spans risk management, regulatory impacts, and idiosyncratic volatility dynamics. Dr. Semaan holds a Ph.D. from George Washington University and a B.S. and MBA from Lebanese American University. His research focuses on financial regulation, market risks, and cross-listing events. Notable works include analyses of TARP's long-term risk perceptions, deregulation effects on risk, and insurance industry roles during crises. He advises the Madison Investment Fund and the Financial Management Association. Recognized for teaching excellence, he has received the Dr. Otto C. Brenner Memorial Award (2007, 2011, 2013, 2018), Poets and Quants' Favorite Professors (2017), and multiple JMU awards. His service includes leadership in academic programs and institutional initiatives. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical regulatory challenges, emphasizing post-crisis market behavior and global financial dynamics.