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Seth LazarView profile

Professor

• AI Ethics
• Moral Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
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Seth Lazar is a Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University (ANU), holding roles as an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow and a Distinguished Research Fellow at the University of Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI. He leads the Machine Intelligence and Normative Theory (MINT) Lab, focusing on the ethical implications of AI and computing. His research spans AI governance, political philosophy, and the ethics of war, with a strong emphasis on normative frameworks for emerging technologies. Education: D.Phil. (Doctorate in Philosophy) M.Phil. BA (Honors) Research Interests: Lazar’s work bridges philosophy and technology, examining how AI structures social relations (the 'Algorithmic City') and governs digital interactions. He explores algorithmic power dynamics, communicative justice in the public sphere, and the ethical challenges posed by AI agents. His recent projects, funded by the ARC, Templeton World Charity Foundation, and others, address topics like AI safety, democratic values, and the moral responsibilities of AI systems. Key Contributions: Authored Connected by Code: How AI Structures and Governs the Ways We Relate (Oxford UP, 2023). Delivered the 2023 Tanner Lecture on AI and Human Values at Stanford University. Edited special issues on AI ethics for journals like Canadian Journal of Philosophy and Philosophical Studies . Awards & Grants: ARC Future Fellowship Templeton World Charity Foundation grants Schmidt Futures funding Insurance Australia Group collaborations Future Directions: Lazar advocates for 'agent advocates' to empower users over platform-controlled AI systems. His work on anticipatory AI ethics and normative theory seeks to ensure AI aligns with democratic and moral values, addressing risks like cyber threats and algorithmic bias.

Natalia SernaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Healthcare Access
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Natalia Serna, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the impact of government policies and insurance market structures on healthcare access through hospital networks, health outcomes, and costs. She investigates these dynamics within Colombia's healthcare system, offering insights relevant to low-middle income countries globally. Dr. Serna holds a BA in Economics from Icesi University and a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a Faculty Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) and works from Encina Commons at Stanford. Her awards include the Rosenkranz Prize for research on contraceptive price controls. Current projects examine causal effects of hospital networks on patient mortality, payment contracts' impact on medical decisions, and pharmaceutical price regulation efficiency.

Austin C. SmithView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of Education
• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
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Austin C. Smith is an Associate Professor of Economics at Bates College, located in Lewiston, Maine. His research focuses on policy-relevant questions in health, education, and labor markets, with notable projects examining compensation structures in healthcare, occupational licensing impacts, and factors influencing student academic performance and career outcomes. He teaches courses in Econometrics, Labor Economics, and Research Methods. Smith’s work bridges empirical analysis with real-world policy implications. His recent studies include analyzing the effects of performance pay in community health centers, evaluating the long-term earnings impacts of Greek life participation, and investigating daylight saving time’s correlation with fatal vehicle crashes. His research has been featured in prominent journals like the Journal of Public Economics and American Economic Journal: Applied Economics , alongside media outlets such as The Atlantic and Wall Street Journal . Methodologically, Smith employs advanced empirical techniques, including regression discontinuity designs and large-scale data analysis. His interdisciplinary approach addresses societal challenges at the intersection of economics, public health, and education policy. Outside academia, he enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking with his family, reflecting his commitment to balancing rigorous scholarship with personal well-being.

Paul O'HareView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Risk Governance
• Urban Resilience
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Dr Paul O'Hare is a Senior Lecturer in Geography & Development at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in climate change adaptation, risk governance, and stakeholder engagement. His work bridges academic research with policy application, focusing on resilient infrastructure, community participation, and urban planning challenges. He chairs Manchester Climate Change Agency's Adaptation and Resilience Advisory Group and advises local authorities on climate policy. Education: Expertise in geography and development studies Key Projects: Co-developed the Six Steps for Flood Resilience framework (2013), advised Defra on flood resilience surveyors, and contributed to BSI building standard adaptations Awarded: UKRI Climate Science embedded researcher role (2020s) Research interests emphasize the governance of risk, critical interpretations of resilience concepts, and participatory approaches to decision-making. Recent work explores contingent resilience successes in flood-affected communities and innovative citizen science methods for environmental monitoring. Teaching spans undergraduate modules in human geography, research design, and fieldwork methodologies, including a Malta-based fieldtrip program.

Mustafa HusseinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Policy
• Economics
• Public Health
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Mustafa Hussein is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Economics at the City University of New York’s Graduate School of Public Health and an IRP faculty affiliate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on the intersection of economic policies and health outcomes, particularly the impacts of living wage ordinances on labor markets and health disparities. He has examined how these policies affect wage inequality, healthcare access, and mental/physical health among low-wage workers. His work integrates data from population surveys (e.g., Community Tracking Study) and policy analyses to assess effects on employment, insurance coverage, and health behaviors. Key contributions include studies on Medicaid expansions, gig worker safety, and the biological correlates of socioeconomic stress. He has also conducted cross-cultural validation of health measurement tools for Arabic-speaking populations. PhD Research: Living wage ordinances’ effects on labor markets, health outcomes, and policy implementation. Grants: Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for studies on living wage policies. Collaborations: Partnerships with sociologists, epidemiologists, and public health practitioners. His research bridges economic interventions and healthcare equity, emphasizing the role of social policies in reducing health disparities.

Nicos A. ScordisView profile

Professor

• Risk Management
• Insurance Economics
• Financial Risk Management
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Nicos A. Scordis, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University, holding the John R. Cox/ACE Limited Chair in Risk and Insurance. His expertise lies in the intersection of insurance, risk, and finance, focusing on how insurers manage investment and underwriting risks. He advises senior management in the insurance industry and has provided expert testimony before the U.S. Congress. Educations: PhD in Finance and Insurance Economics, University of South Carolina MBA in Risk Management, University of Georgia BS in Risk and Insurance, Florida State University His research explores insurers' responses to risk and uncertainty, emphasizing societal welfare implications. He publishes in journals like the Journal of Risk and Insurance , Journal of Insurance Issues , and Journal of Business Ethics . He serves as an Associate Editor for the Risk Management and Insurance Review and reviews for the Financial Management Association International (FMA). Teaching: Courses include Strategic Financial Policy for Insurers , Operational Finance for Insurers , Insurance and Alternative Risk Transfer , and Risk Pricing Modeling . Awarded the prestigious John R. Cox/ACE Limited Chair, his research is supported by this endowed position. He is actively involved in global risk-related discussions and industry collaborations. Contact: 101 Astor Place, Manhattan, Room 218 | 212-277-5193

Elvira Anna GrazianoView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Finance
• Neurofinance
• Fintech
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Elvira Anna Graziano is an Associate Professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at Link Campus University in Rome. She coordinates the Master's Degree in Business Administration and serves as Rector's Delegate for Academic Ranking. Her research focuses on behavioral finance, neurofinance, and Fintech, with emphasis on gender diversity and payment decision dynamics. She holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Professional roles include membership in the Lazio Region’s Nudge Unit and editorial roles at major journals. Awards include the AIDEA Prize (2012) and Euromed Best Abstract (2016). Her work bridges neuroscience and finance, analyzing investor behavior and digital payment adoption during crises. Education: PhD in Banking and Finance, University of Rome Tor Vergata Research Interests: Behavioral finance, neuroscience applications in finance, equity crowdfunding dynamics, gender diversity in financial decisions, and pandemic-driven payment transitions. Her studies explore how color psychology (e.g., document design) and social media impact financial choices. Professional Activities: Organized major events like the V Officina di Neuroeconomia and served as Local Chair for the 11th puntOorg Meeting. Active in conference organizing and peer review across international forums (ADEIMF, Euromed Academy). Labs/Teams: Member of the Nudge Unit at Lazio Region, applying behavioral economics to public policy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on fintech innovation and financial education initiatives.

Marian EABRASUView profile

Professor

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Organizational Theory
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Marian EABRASU is a Professor of Business Ethics and Organisational Theory at EM Normandie since 2021, serving as Head of the HR and Organisation Department. He holds a PhD in Political Science (2007) from Université de Paris Saint-Denis and an HDR in Management (2013) from Université d'Angers. His research integrates political science, philosophy, and economics to address CSR, business ethics, and international affairs. Dr. Eabrasu’s academic journey includes roles at the European Business School (2019–2020) and South Champagne Business School (2010–2019). He currently edits the Philosophy of Management journal and has authored over 30 articles, exploring topics like corporate disobedience, counterfactual analysis in business simulations, and the philosophical foundations of CSR. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical implications for modern organizations. Key research focuses include: moral pluralism in CSR, ethical dimensions of corporate decision-making, and the intersection of political philosophy with management. He has presented at major conferences such as the Academy of Management (AOM) and the European Business Ethics Network (EBEN), advocating for frameworks that reconcile ethical complexity with organizational practices. His contributions span academic communications (e.g., 2023 AOM sessions on corporate philanthropy and disobedience), book chapters on tax evasion and Middle Eastern CSR case studies, and editorial work advancing management philosophy.

Ariel Ortiz-BobeaView profile

Associate Professor

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
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Ariel Ortiz-Bobea is an Associate Professor at Cornell University's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and a Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. His research focuses on how environmental changes, particularly climate change, affect agriculture, economies, and resource management. He holds a BS and MEng from the University of Paris-Saclay, an MPA from Syracuse University, and an MS and PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland-College Park. Ortiz-Bobea's work spans agricultural productivity, climate adaptation strategies, and the interplay between environmental policies and economic outcomes. He has contributed to high-impact studies on climate-driven yield declines, deforestation, and solar energy's impact on farmland values. His papers have received several research awards and he serves on editorial boards for journals like American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Climatic Change . His teaching includes courses on Environmental and Resource Economics and Empirical Methods for Applied Economists. Professional roles include membership on the USDA’s NAREEE Advisory Board and the AERE board, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic research with policy applications.

Neal HalfonView profile

Professor

• Public Health Policy
• Child Health Development
• Pediatrics
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Neal Halfon is a Professor of Pediatrics, Community Health Sciences, and Policy Studies at UCLA, holding joint appointments across the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and Luskin School of Public Affairs. As Director of the UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, he leads initiatives addressing child and family health inequities through multidisciplinary approaches. His work integrates clinical care, public policy, and community engagement to promote life course health development. Dr. Halfon earned his MD from UC Davis and MPH from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on pediatric health systems, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the socio-economic determinants of child well-being. He has led major national studies including the 2000 National Survey of Early Childhood Health and co-developed frameworks like the Life Course Health Development model. He serves on high-level advisory committees such as the National Research Council’s Board on Children, Youth, and Families, and has contributed to policy reforms through roles like co-chairing the National Children’s Study Health Services Working Group. His recent work emphasizes redesigning healthcare financing and delivery systems to prioritize developmental needs and equity. Key areas of focus include immigrant health adaptation, pediatric chronic disease management, and measuring holistic child well-being through tools like the Early Development Instrument. Dr. Halfon advocates for systemic policy changes to address structural inequities impacting child health outcomes.

Anat KellerView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Regulation
• Banking Law
• Macroprudential Policy
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Dr. Anat Keller is a Reader in Law at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, since 2016. Previously, she taught at UCL (2007–2016). She holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London, an LLM from LSE, and first-class degrees in Management and Law. A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, she serves as Deputy Chief Examiner of the University of London. Her research focuses on financial regulation, macroprudential policy, and banking law, with notable works including her 2020 monograph on macroprudential policy's legal foundations. She is a Research Fellow at King's Business School's Centre for Data Analytics for Finance and Macroeconomics, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research explores themes such as purposeful organizational culture in finance, ESG compliance for SMEs, and climate risk management. She leads the British Academy-funded project 'Operationalising Purposeful Culture in Financial Firms to Deliver Better Outcomes for Consumers.' Teaching includes Banking Law (LLM/LLB) and FinTech regulation. Her recent publications address central bank capital in climate crises, AI governance in finance, and systemic risks posed by emerging technologies. She frequently collaborates with institutions like the Bank of Italy and co-edits volumes on financial governance. Education: PhD (Queen Mary), LLM (LSE), BSc Management & Law (magna cum laude) Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Key Projects: British Academy Grant (2022–2024) on purposeful culture in finance

Debbie J. DupuisView profile

Professor

• Extreme Value Theory
• Robust Statistics
• Statistical Modeling
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Debbie J. Dupuis is a Professor at the Department of Decision Sciences at HEC Montréal. Her research focuses on Extreme Value Theory , Robust Statistics , and Statistical Modeling , with applications in Environmental Data Analysis , Climate Change , and Financial Engineering . M.Sc. (Mathematics and Statistics) - Queen’s University Ph.D. (Mathematics and Statistics) - University of New Brunswick She supervises M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in Financial Engineering and Business Analytics , with projects related to Climate Derivatives , Extreme Value Modeling , and Environmental Risk . Her recent work includes modeling Mesoscale Convective Systems , analyzing Urban Heat Island Persistence , and studying Causal Mechanisms in Hydrological Extremes . Key publications span robust statistical methods, environmental extremes, and financial risk. She is a Fellow of the American Statistical Association and a member of GERAD (Group for Research in Decision Analysis). Awards include editorial roles at Journal of the American Statistical Association and contributions to methodological advancements like Robust VIF Regression .

Philippe d'AstousView profile

Associate Professor

• Household Finance
• Financial Institutions
• Applied Econometrics
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Philippe d'Astous is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at HEC Montréal. He holds a PhD in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University (2016). His research focuses on Household Finance, Financial Institutions, and Applied Econometrics. He leads the Financial Education Lab at HEC Montréal and is organizing the 6th CEAR-RSI Household Finance Workshop (2025). He teaches courses like Wealth Management and has supervised over 15 graduate students in recent years. In 2021, he received the Prix d'excellence en pédagogie from HEC Montréal. His work examines topics such as financial advice quality, tax policy impacts, pandemic financial behaviors, and entrepreneurship dynamics. Key research areas include: Household financial decision-making under uncertainty Effects of tax-preferred savings vehicles Impact of financial literacy on retirement planning Behavioral responses to mortgage and loan policies Recent publications span journals like Journal of Banking & Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Canadian Journal of Economics . He actively collaborates with institutions including the Canadian government and financial regulators on policy-relevant studies.

Radostin VazovView profile

Associate Professor

• Insurance
• Risk Management
• Entrepreneurship
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Assoc. Prof. Radostin Vazov is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski'. He is the creator and head of the master's program 'Insurance and Social Risk Management' and a co-founder of VUZF University, a leading private institution in Bulgaria. He oversees international collaborations, including joint programs with the University of Sheffield and partnerships with financial institutions. His expertise spans insurance innovation, entrepreneurship development, and sustainable economic strategies. He leads PhD programs attracting international students and focuses on integrating technology and policy into economic systems. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his academic roles imply advanced qualifications in economics and statistics. His research interests emphasize risk management, blockchain applications, healthcare disaster preparedness, and digital economy frameworks. He actively publishes on topics such as energy security, robotics market growth, and post-pandemic socio-economic recovery. Prof. Vazov collaborates with industries to develop practical programs, including master's courses with banks and insurance companies. He has pioneered entrepreneurship programs yielding successful startups. While no specific awards are mentioned, his contributions to academic-industry partnerships and program development are significant. He is involved in managing international activities and curriculum innovation at both Sofia University and VUZF.

Ross WolfView profile

Professor

• Criminal Justice
• Police Administration
• Volunteer Policing
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Dr. Ross Wolf is a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and serves as the Associate Provost overseeing UCF Downtown. He holds visiting roles at the University of Northampton (UK) and the University of Virginia, focusing on public safety research. His expertise spans volunteer policing, international policing comparisons, and community engagement strategies. Education: Ed.D. in Higher Education (UCF), M.P.A. in Public Administration (UCF), Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP), and Certified Volunteer Policing Leader (CVPL). Dr. Wolf’s research emphasizes volunteer policing models, cross-national law enforcement practices, and public-private partnerships in security. His work highlights the critical role of reserve officers in modern policing and explores cultural differences in policing systems globally. Recent studies include analyses of Malaysia’s volunteer policing and U.S.-UK comparisons of reserve deputy systems. He has led UCF Downtown since 2019, managing academic coordination, campus operations, and community outreach. His leadership expanded enrollment from 7,700 to over 8,300 students through collaborative partnerships with Valencia College. Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publications and leadership roles reflect significant academic contributions. Dr. Wolf’s advising and grant activities are integral to UCF Downtown’s academic success. He has secured funding for initiatives enhancing campus safety, operational efficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His involvement with labs/teams includes leading UCF’s criminal justice research and advising international partnerships in public safety.