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• Quantitative Methods in Economics
• Poverty and Social Exclusion Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
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Prof. Erik Šoltés is a Professor at the Department of Statistics, Faculty of Economic Informatics, University of Economics in Bratislava. He holds a PhD in Quantitative Methods in Economics and has served as a Professor since 2021. His academic journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor (1998–2010) and Associate Professor (2010–2021). Education: Mgr. in Teaching of General Education (1998, Comenius University) and PhD in Statistics (2004, University of Economics in Bratislava). Research Interests: Focus on statistical methodologies applied to socio-economic issues, including poverty analysis, social exclusion, insurance risk modeling, and data science. He employs advanced statistical techniques like logistic regression, generalized linear models (GLM), and contrast analysis to study labor market dynamics, household work intensity, and regional disparities in the EU. His work frequently involves collaboration with institutions like the Czech Academy of Sciences and Springer Nature. Grants & Projects: Lead researcher in projects such as 'Impact of Inflation on Poverty and Social Exclusion in Slovakia and the EU' (2024–2026) and 'Application of Data Science in Labor Market Trend Analysis' (2023). Collaborates on EU-funded initiatives like the APVV-SRB logistics optimization project (2019–2021). Academic Roles: Former Deputy Dean for Science and Doctoral Studies (2015–2022), current Dean of the Faculty of Economic Informatics (2023–present). Serves on editorial boards of journals like Statistika: Statistics and Economy Journal and Equilibrium . Actively participates in international academic committees and conferences, including the Aleksander Zelias International Conference. International Collaboration: Engages in teaching and research exchanges with universities in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Uzbekistan through Erasmus+ and VEGA-funded projects.

Marc DALLOZView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminal Law
• Penal Law
• European Law
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Marc DALLOZ is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School, specializing in Law & Humanities. He holds a Doctorate (2001) and Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (1996) from Université Côte d'Azur, France. His research focuses on Criminal Law, Penal Law, European Law, Contract Law, and Sports Law, with particular emphasis on collaborative economy regulation, corporate liability, and immigration policy. He has held visiting professorships at institutions in Morocco, Ukraine, and France, including roles at Mundiapolis, IAE Nice, and Université Côte d'Azur. Since 2020, he has served as Vice-President of Université Côte d'Azur's board of directors, reflecting his leadership in academic governance. His publications span criminal law theory, European contract law, and legal responses to modern issues like cyberbullying and sports governance. Key works include co-authored volumes on criminal law fundamentals and a practical guide addressing school bullying. He has organized conferences on penal procedure and contributed to international debates on topics such as criminal liability of public entities and sports-related legal challenges. His work bridges legal theory with real-world applications in areas like corporate governance, public policy, and socio-legal dynamics.

Yuri GoegebeurView profile

Associate Professor

• Extreme Value Theory
• Statistical Modeling
• Actuarial Science
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Yuri Goegebeur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the SDU Climate Cluster. His research focuses on extreme value theory, statistical modeling, and actuarial science, particularly in areas like reinsurance pricing, tail risk analysis, and censoring data methods. He has contributed extensively to methodologies for estimating extreme quantiles, tail dependence functions, and risk measures under various conditions. His work integrates advanced statistical techniques with applications in finance, insurance, and environmental risk assessment. Key research interests include extreme value analysis, robust estimation techniques, and the development of risk measures for time series and censored datasets. He has published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals and serves on editorial boards for journals like Extremes and Psychometrika . His collaborative projects involve analyzing extreme weather impacts on healthcare systems and advancing multivariate regression models for extreme values. Recent publications emphasize conditional tail moment estimation, dependent risk measures, and applications in reinsurance. His research bridges theoretical statistics with practical challenges in actuarial science and environmental modeling. He has co-led projects funded by institutions like Villum Fonden, focusing on extreme value methodologies for real-world problems such as climate-related health risks.

Alfons J. WeichenriederView profile

Professor

• Public Finance
• Taxation Policy
• Fiscal Policy
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Prof. Dr. Alfons J. Weichenrieder is a Professor of Economics and Public Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt. He also serves as a Guest Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business and holds roles on the Advisory Board of International Tax and Public Finance and as Managing Editor of FinanzArchiv . His research focuses on public finance, taxation policy, and EU fiscal frameworks. He has collaborated on high-profile reports for the German Ministry of Finance, addressing issues like wealth taxation, fiscal equalization, and EU funding reforms. His academic qualifications include a Habilitation (2001) and a Ph.D. (1995) from the University of Munich. He is a member of prestigious institutions such as the CESifo Research Network and the Oxford University Center for Business Taxation. Recent recognitions include being ranked among the top-100 German researchers in economics and finance by RESEARCH.COM. Prof. Weichenrieder’s team includes Research Assistants (Farah Tohme, Vivian Grudde, Basil Jan) and Student Assistants (Aytan Hamidova, Moritz Kahl). His alumni include prominent figures like Dr. Hirofumi Takikawa and Dr. Eren Gürer. His work bridges academic research with policy advising, emphasizing fiscal sustainability and institutional reforms. Office hours are Tuesdays 1:00–2:00 PM (appointment required). Education: Habilitation, University of Munich (2001) Dr. oec.publ. (Ph.D. equivalent), University of Munich (1995) Diploma in Economics (MA equivalent), University of Munich (1990) Professional Activities: Guest Professor, Vienna University of Economics and Business Scientific Advisory Council member, German Ministry of Finance (since 2008) Member, Leibniz ScienceCampus MaTax and Norwegian Center for Taxation His research outputs include seminal contributions on tax policy, fiscal federalism, and EU taxation. Recent work includes analyzing optimal redistribution mechanisms and debating reforms to EU fiscal frameworks. His articles often appear in top journals and policy reports, shaping both academic discourse and governmental decision-making.

Bruce BurtonView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Finance
• Qualitative Research
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Professor Bruce Burton is the Chair of Corporate Governance in the School of Business at the University of Dundee. He holds a PhD from the University of Dundee and has held academic positions at the University of Bath (1997–1999) before joining Dundee in 1999 as Lecturer in Finance, progressing to Senior Lecturer (2003–2013) and Professor of Finance (2013–present). His research focuses on corporate governance failures in developing countries, qualitative research in financial markets, and renewable energy crowdfunding. Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Dundee (1991) PhD in Finance from University of Dundee (1992) Professional training at Coopers & Lybrand Deloitte (1991–1992) His research expertise includes corporate governance frameworks, qualitative methodologies in financial markets, and institutional theories. He leads the CrowdfundRES project (€2m EU Horizon 2020 grant), exploring crowdfunding for renewable energy in Europe. He founded the Qualitative Research in Financial Markets journal and directs the Centre for Qualitative Research in Finance. Teaching spans over 20 modules in finance at all levels, including corporate governance and behavioral finance. He has supervised over 15 doctoral students to completion, with 8 current students. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in renewable energy and sustainable finance. Editorships/Directorships: Founding Editor of Qualitative Research in Financial Markets Editorial Board Member for British Accounting Review and European Journal of Finance Director of Centre for Qualitative Research in Finance He has held leadership roles as acting Dean/Director of the School and Head of Accounting and Finance for six years. His research impacts policy and practice via guidelines for renewable energy projects and global conferences.

Yuzhe ZhangView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Mechanism Design
• Economic Theory
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Yuzhe Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Texas A&M University, specializing in Macroeconomics and Mechanism Design. His research focuses on optimal contracts, economic policy, and institutional design. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored works on topics such as unemployment insurance fraud, liquidity policy, and housing markets. Teaching: Zhang has taught numerous courses in Macroeconomics, including Intermediate Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic Theory I, and Dynamic Contract and Its Application. His teaching spans over a decade, emphasizing dynamic programming and mathematical economics. Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical economics and policy analysis, addressing issues like incentive mechanisms, public finance, and international trade. Notable areas include optimal policy design, risk sharing contracts, and the impact of private information on economic outcomes. Publications: Over 15+ peer-reviewed articles since 2007, including influential works on unemployment insurance fraud, China's housing bubble, and the Pacific Salmon Treaty. His research often combines rigorous mathematical modeling with real-world policy implications. Labs/Teams: No specific lab/team is mentioned, but collaborations include co-authors like Borys Grochulski and B. Ravikumar on projects related to macroeconomic policy and institutional design.

Alexandra DiasView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Risk Management
• Insurance Finance
• Copula Models
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Alexandra Dias is a Professor of Finance and Actuarial Science at the University of York, affiliated with the School for Business and Society and the Department of Accounting and Finance. She previously held roles at the University of Leicester and University of Warwick. She earned her PhD from ETH Zurich, with additional degrees from Universidade de Lisboa and Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Roles: Co-programme Leader for BSc Actuarial Science, Fellow of Advance HE, Member of the Pensions Gap Working Party (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries). Educations: PhD in Finance from ETH Zurich, MSc from Universidade de Lisboa, Licenciatura from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. Her research focuses on quantitative risk management, insurance finance, copula models for multivariate dependence, and extreme events analysis. Recent work includes studies on pension gaps, reinsurance impacts, and digital accessibility in academia. She has contributed to journals like Risks, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Quantitative Finance . Key articles explore topics such as copula-based risk aggregation (2025), pensions policy (2024), and stop-loss reinsurance effects (2022). Her work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in insurance and policy. Awards: Fellow of Advance HE. Grants/Advising: Editor for European Journal of Finance , guest editor for Risks , and active in interdisciplinary research collaborations. Labs/Teams: Part of the York Management School’s actuarial science and finance research groups.

• Development economics
• Education
• Demography
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Esther Gehrke is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University's Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy, with affiliations at the German Economic Association's Development Economics Research Group, EUDN, CESifo, and IZA. Her work bridges applied microeconomics with development economics, education, demography, and agricultural policy. Key Research Areas: Human capital investment under uncertainty, migration policy impacts, agricultural modernization, and rural economic decision-making Teaching: Introduction to Economics (AEP10303), Economics of Agribusiness (AEP33306), and Central Themes in Development Economics (DEC30306) Her empirical work spans India, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Mexico, focusing on how households respond to policy shocks, climate variability, and migration constraints. Recent articles analyze protectionist FDI policies in Indonesia, career guidance interventions in Cambodia, and educational outcomes under US deportation risks in Mexico. Scientific contributions include the VENI grant (NWO) for studying educational inequalities within families. Her research combines structural economic modeling with field experiments, revealing nonlinear relationships between cattle investment and returns, and demonstrating how social insurance programs like India's NREGS can mitigate educational risks while facing implementation challenges. Awards: VENI grant (NWO) Methodological Strengths: Triple-difference causal identification Nonparametric production function estimation Dynamic complementarity modeling

Arpita ChatterjeeView profile

Associate Professor

• International Trade
• Macroeconomics
• Applied Econometrics
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Dr. Arpita Chatterjee is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of New South Wales Business School and concurrently serves as a Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Board’s Trade and Quantitative Studies Section. She holds a PhD in Economics from Princeton University (2010). Her research focuses on international trade, macroeconomic policies, and applied econometrics, particularly examining how global factors influence domestic policy outcomes and vice versa. She has also investigated the economic implications of the Great Recession and the rise of China’s trade dynamics on developing economies. Education: PhD in Economics, Princeton University (2010). Previous faculty appointments include the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Her work spans theoretical and empirical research on policy interactions in advanced and emerging economies, with a focus on globalization’s structural impacts. Research Interests: Her primary areas are international trade policy, macroeconomic stability under globalization, and applied econometric methods. Notable projects include analyzing commodity exporter vulnerability to Chinese trade dynamics, the effects of US monetary policy on emerging markets, and household consumption insurance mechanisms. Publications: Over 10 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Journal of International Economics , Journal of Monetary Economics , and Journal of Applied Econometrics . Recent work addresses trade liberalization’s intergenerational mobility effects in India and the spillover impacts of US uncertainty shocks. Teaching: Courses include PhD-level macroeconomics, macroeconometrics, and international trade theory. Supervised 8 PhD/Master’s students focusing on topics like China’s economic rise, environmental policy dynamics, and monetary policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in cross-institutional collaborations, including the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis (CAFRAL). Her research often involves empirical policy simulations and large-scale data analysis.

• Actuarial Science
• Statistics
• Finance
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Agnieszka Izabella Bergel is an Assistant Professor at the School of Economics and Management (ISEG) within the University of Lisbon. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management from ISEG and has been actively involved in academic research, teaching, and supervision of graduate students. PhD in Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management (2013), ISEG MSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (2008), Silesian University of Technology Her research focuses on actuarial science, risk modeling, and financial mathematics. She has published extensively on ruin probabilities in dual risk models, cyber risk analysis, and pension fund optimization. Her work appears in journals like the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal and European Actuarial Journal. Recent research outputs include advancements in understanding: Ruin probability dynamics under randomized observations Cyber risk assessment with covariate modeling Pension fund investment optimization strategies Dividend policy analysis in Phase-Type models She coordinates ISEG's Master's in Actuarial Science since 2023 and serves on the board of the Brazilian Institute of Applied Sciences (IAP) since 2024. Her professional affiliations include the International Actuarial Association (IAA) and its ASTIN and General Insurance Forum committees.

Tom BakerView profile

Professor

• Insurance Law
• Legal Policy
• Health Policy
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Tom Baker is the William Maul Measey Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His expertise spans insurance law, legal policy, and behavioral economics. He holds leadership roles as the Reporter for the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Liability Insurance and a Board member of Bowhead Specialty Holdings. Baker co-founded Picwell, a health analytics firm, and created the COVID Coverage Litigation Tracker to monitor pandemic-related insurance disputes. Education: Harvard Law School graduate, former clerk for Judge Juan R. Torruella, and prior faculty at the University of Miami Law School. His research integrates historical, economic, and psychological perspectives to address insurance governance, litigation finance, and health policy. Research Interests: Focus on insurance institutions, risk management, cybersecurity, and the intersection of law with behavioral economics. Notable projects include studying ransomware insurance dynamics and the impact of litigation funding on legal outcomes. Recent Articles: Explore themes like litigation finance frameworks, AI-driven financial advice regulation, and historical insights into insurance governance. His work bridges academic analysis with practical policy recommendations. Scientific Awards: Recognized with the 2024 Harry J. Kalven, Jr. Prize for empirical law scholarship and the 2013 Robert B. McKay Award for contributions to tort and insurance law. Advising & Grants: Extensive involvement in shaping insurance law through Restatement projects and industry collaborations. His work on Picwell and the litigation tracker reflects a commitment to real-world legal challenges. Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives at the Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics, focusing on health insurance decision tools and data analytics.

Gianluca FusaiView profile

Professor

• Financial Engineering
• Mathematical Finance
• Numerical Methods for Finance
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Gianluca Fusai is a Professor of Mathematical Finance at Bayes Business School, University of London. He also holds a Full Professorship at Università del Piemonte Orientale. His research focuses on Financial Engineering, Numerical Methods for Finance, and Energy Markets. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including the textbook 'Implementing Models in Quantitative Finance' (Springer). Fusai has extensive consultancy experience with institutions like BNP Paribas and has served on editorial boards of journals such as Quantitative Finance and Mathematical Finance . Education: BSc in Economics, Bocconi University MSc in Statistics and Operational Research, University of Essex PhD in Finance, Warwick Business School Research Interests: His work spans Credit Risk, Commodity Derivatives, and advanced numerical techniques for pricing exotic options. He has developed methods for efficiently valuing Asian options, swaptions, and basket options under non-Gaussian models. Recent contributions address calibration risk and systemic risk in financial markets. Professional Activities: Organizer of the Financial Engineering Workshops at Bayes Business School Referee for journals including Journal of Banking and Finance and European Journal of Operational Research Consultant for public and private sector institutions Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple PhD students in topics like swaption pricing and counterparty credit risk. Active in grant-related research on systemic risk and quantitative finance applications. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives in computational finance and risk management at Bayes Business School, collaborating with institutions globally.

Blair T. JohnsonView profile

Professor

• Health Promotion
• Social Psychology
• Data Science
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Blair T. Johnson is a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor at the University of Connecticut in the Psychological Sciences Department . His work bridges health promotion , social structure , and advanced data science , with a focus on spatiotemporal methods and meta-analysis. Education : Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences from Purdue University (1988) Research Interests span multiple domains: Health promotion through exercise , mindfulness , and music performance anxiety Social structure analysis, emphasizing community attitudes and stigma Methodological innovations in spatiotemporal modeling and big data strategies Publication Trends since 2020 reveal consistent contributions to health psychology , particularly meta-analytic reviews of behavioral interventions for HIV prevention, exercise efficacy, and mindfulness implementation. His work integrates social epidemiology , behavioral health , and data science to address systemic health challenges. Scientific Awards : Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Teaching and Leadership include courses like PSYC 3105 and PSYC 5133 , with collaborative research through the SHARP Research Lab . His methodological expertise in meta-analysis and spatiotemporal modeling has shaped evidence synthesis standards in public health.

Torsten BornemannView profile

Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Behavior
• Interorganizational Relationships
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Prof. Dr. Torsten Bornemann holds the Professorship for Marketing at Goethe University Frankfurt since 2017, previously serving as Chair of Business Administration and Marketing at the University of Stuttgart. He earned his PhD and habilitation from the University of Mannheim (2010/2012) after studies in Mannheim, Maastricht, and Hong Kong. His research focuses on interorganizational relationships, corporate sociopolitical activism, and consumer behavior, published in top journals like the Journal of Marketing Research and Strategic Management Journal . He has received prestigious awards including the AMS Best Dissertation Award and multiple AMA Best Paper Awards. His academic career includes visiting roles at Duke University, Norwegian Business School, and the University of Bern. Prof. Bornemann leads the Consumer Behavior Research Lab and supervises a team including researchers like Dr. Dominik Hettich and Sophie Feldner, M.Sc. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like insurance pricing psychology, B2B CSR dynamics, and aging consumer behavior. Key publications highlight innovative areas such as the financial implications of product release timing ( JAMS , 2020) and the dual role of price in consumer psychology ( JCR , 2011). He maintains active collaborations across international institutions and regularly contributes to marketing education through courses like Advanced Topics in Marketing Research. Awards: AMS Best Dissertation (2011), AMA CBSIG Best Paper (2024), Jackstädt Fellowship (2013) Lab Team: Tatjana Ackermann (Administration), Sophie Feldner, Dominik Hettich Office: RuW 1.220, Westend Campus | Tel: +49 (0)69 798 34637

Sebastian LohsseView profile

Professor

• Law of Obligations
• Property Law
• Ancient Roman Law
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Sebastian Lohsse is a Professor of Law at the University of Münster (WWU), leading the Center for European Private Law (CEP). He holds a Habilitation and PhD from the University of Bonn and has held visiting positions at Nanjing University. His academic career includes roles as Managing Director of the CEP and Principal Investigator in multiple DFG-funded projects. Lohsse specializes in Roman Law, medieval legal studies, and the harmonization of European private law, particularly focusing on obligations, property law, and their historical evolution. His research bridges ancient Roman legal principles and their modern applications, with a strong emphasis on East Asian legal reception studies. He leads projects such as 'Contract Law between Legistics and Canonistics' and 'Speculation, Contract, and Religion,' addressing contemporary legal challenges in digital economies and cross-cultural legal frameworks. Education: Habilitation, Faculty of Law, University of Bonn (2011) Dr. iur., Faculty of Law, University of Bonn (2006) Legal Traineeship, Cologne Regional Court (2003–2005) Studies in Law at Universities of Bonn and Edinburgh (1995–2000) Research Interests: Lohsse's work centers on obligations and property law from comparative and historical perspectives, including Roman inheritance law, medieval Glossators, and the reception of European civil law in East Asia. His contributions blend legal theory with practical applications, addressing modern issues like digital contracts and artificial intelligence liability. He actively engages in scholarly networks, such as the European Law Institute and Sino-German legal collaborations. Grants and Projects: Leading EXC 2060 Cluster projects on legal-political unity and religious diversity (2019–2025) Recipient of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Sofja Kovalevskaja Award (2014) Coordinator of EU-China legal exchange programs on private law Awards: 2010: Dissertation Prize from University of Naples 2008: President of Italy’s Prize for Excellence in Legal Studies 1999: European Law Moot Court 1st Place Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for European Private Law and collaborates with the Münster Colloquia on EU Law and Digital Economy. His work is part of interdisciplinary clusters like the Graduate School 'Law as Science.'