Katherine Neva Barasz is a Professor in the Marketing Department at Esade School of Business Administration and Management , affiliated with the Institute for Data-Driven Decisions . Her research bridges consumer behavior, psychology, and healthcare economics. Education: PhD in Marketing Research Interests focus on judgment and decision-making, particularly in healthcare and economic inequality contexts. She explores how consumers perceive price-quality relationships and navigate identity-based marketing appeals. Recent publications examine topics like women-targeted financial calculators, interpersonal consumption judgments, and healthcare price inferences. Her work emphasizes practical implications for policy makers and ethical marketing strategies. Scientific Awards: Project Grants from State Research Agency (CIPI Project) AGAUR Research Group Funding for ESADE D3 Current Projects: CIPI: Consumers' Interpersonal Predictions and Inferences (2022-2025) ESADE D3: Institute for Data-Driven Decisions (2022-2025) Contact: kate.barasz@esade.edu
Fabrice Kampfen is an Assistant Professor in Economics at the School of Economics, University College Dublin , with research affiliations at the Population Studies Center (University of Pennsylvania) , Health Econometrics and Data Group (University of York) , and Lausanne Center for Health Economics . His work bridges Health Economics , Development Economics , and Applied Microeconomics . PhD in Economics (University of Lausanne, 2019) MA in Economics (Brown University, 2015) MSc in Economics (University of Lausanne, 2014) BSc in Economics (University of Geneva, 2010) Research interests focus on chronic disease impacts in low-income settings, reporting heterogeneity in health data, and policy evaluation for health interventions. He leads the Swiss-funded Research for Development (r4d) project assessing chronic illness effects in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, and Malawi. His methodological work includes anchoring vignettes for Visual Analogue Scale validity and regression discontinuity designs for hypertension screening effectiveness. Key publications span journals like American Economic Review: Insights , Demography , BMJ Global Health , and World Development , with recent emphasis on gender disparities in healthcare access, economic shocks' intergenerational effects, and pandemic response mechanisms. He serves on the editorial board of Nature - Scientific Reports and co-chairs the Network of Irish-based Development Economists (NIDE) . Scientific awards include the Young Academy of Ireland membership, Swiss National Science Foundation Early Post-Doc Mobility Grant , and multiple conference/travel grants from institutions like RAND and Venice International University. Teaching includes Advanced Econometrics , Advanced Microeconomics , and European Economy modules. He also supervises PhD theses and co-led the 2024 Internal Seminar Series at UCD's School of Economics. Labs/Teams : Active in the Health Econometrics and Data Group (HEDG) at York, Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health (MLSFH) team, and r4d project consortium.
Eric J. Fuchs serves as a Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, specializing in athletic training with expertise in emergency care protocols for athletes. His professional leadership extends to national accreditation bodies and emergency response organizations, including the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education where he serves on the QA/QI Committee. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Arts (D.A.) from Middle Tennessee State University, Master of Arts from San Jose State University, and Bachelor of Science from Ohio University. Research Interests: Dr. Fuchs' work focuses on high-stakes clinical scenarios including emergency medication administration for athletic trainers, IV access techniques, and catastrophic event response systems. His research directly addresses critical gaps in sports medicine emergency protocols, particularly for time-sensitive athlete care during competitions and public events. Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2012-2023) demonstrates consistent advancement of evidence-based practices in athletic training, with emphasis on pain management techniques, emergency pharmacology, and rehabilitation methodologies. These works establish clinical frameworks for athletic trainers operating in high-acuity environments. Major Honors: Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Athletic Training (2023) Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from National Athletic Trainers Association (2022) Oakwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction (2015) Professional Leadership: As Treasurer of the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association and active member of RedSTAR Special Operations EMS Unit, Dr. Fuchs bridges athletic training with public safety systems. His affiliations span the Athletic Trainers Physician Practice Society, Public Safety Athletic Trainers Society, and Rheberg-Konin Group as Associate Expert, demonstrating integration of academic expertise with operational emergency response.
Dr. Christine Eckert serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Marketing Discipline at the University of Technology Sydney's Business School. Her research program bridges quantitative modeling with practical applications across financial decision making, strategic governance, and consumer behavior. Dr. Eckert's scholarly work demonstrates methodological sophistication with a focus on understanding how market participants make choices across diverse contexts. She has established herself as a leading researcher in tobacco control, using discrete choice methodologies to examine how packaging, warnings, and product design influence smoking behaviors among different population segments. Her publication record spans premier journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Management Science, Journal of Management, Review of Finance, and Tobacco Control, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research interests. Dr. Eckert frequently employs experimental designs and advanced statistical techniques to uncover the mechanisms driving consumer choices in complex decision environments. Dr. Eckert's research portfolio reveals a consistent pattern of applying rigorous quantitative methods to address real-world problems from retirement planning to tobacco regulation. Her tobacco control studies have directly informed policy debates around standardized packaging and warning labels, while her financial decision-making research offers insights for improving retirement income products. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Best Paper Award (2021) Dr. Eckert has secured significant research funding including projects with the Health Research Council of New Zealand and Australian Research Council. She has served on professional committees including the ANZMAC Executive Committee and PBRF Quality Evaluation Committee. Her teaching encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Marketing Research, Pricing Analysis, and Product Innovation Management, where she likely integrates her research expertise in quantitative methods and consumer behavior.
Akio Hoshino is an Associate Professor at the School of Commerce, Waseda University, specializing in actuarial science and insurance risk management. His academic work bridges theoretical risk analysis with practical insurance applications, focusing on how individuals perceive and respond to different types of risks. Hoshino actively contributes to both undergraduate and graduate education through multiple courses in insurance management, actuarial science, and business fundamentals. Hoshino's research centers on a groundbreaking three-type classification of risk preferences (pure, speculative, and lottery risks), which explains seemingly contradictory behaviors where individuals may be risk-averse in insurance contexts yet risk-seeking in gambling. His work demonstrates that risk preferences are domain-specific rather than universal, with minimal correlation between risk attitudes across different contexts. This has significant implications for insurance product development, pricing strategies, and consumer protection regulations. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on understanding how psychological and behavioral factors influence insurance decision-making. Recent work examines flood insurance take-up patterns, the impact of autonomous driving technology on automobile insurance, and cognitive biases affecting risk perception. Hoshino's research increasingly incorporates quantitative methods to measure risk premiums across different risk domains, contributing to more nuanced economic models of risk behavior. Fellow of Institute of Actuaries of Japan As principal investigator for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Grants-in-Aid project "Quantitative assessment of risk appetite based on a new classification of risks" (2022-2025), Hoshino has led extensive survey research involving 1,000 Japanese participants to measure risk preferences across different domains. His concurrent research project "Analysis of risk appetite by introducing three risk categories" further develops this framework, with findings presented at international conferences including the upcoming 2025 World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress.
Fabian Pfeffer is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Research Associate Professor in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. He serves as the founding director of the Center for Inequality Dynamics (CID), leader of the Inequality Lab, and Co-Investigator of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID). Dr. Pfeffer's research investigates social inequality and its maintenance across time and generations. His current work focuses on wealth inequality and its consequences for the next generation, social mobility processes across multiple generations, and the maintenance of inequality through education. His interdisciplinary approach combines sociological theory with advanced statistical methods to analyze complex patterns of wealth distribution and mobility. Through his extensive publications from 2018-2025, Pfeffer has made significant contributions to understanding how wealth inequality shapes educational opportunities and life outcomes. His research demonstrates how family wealth influences children's educational attainment and how racial disparities in wealth perpetuate across generations. Notable methodological contributions include new approaches to analyzing mobility effects and developing the PSID-SHELF data resource. Dr. Pfeffer has developed innovative visualizations that make complex patterns of wealth inequality accessible to broader audiences, including interactive tools showing intergenerational wealth mobility and racial disparities. His work on the Wealth and Mobility (WAM) Study, conducted with the IRS Statistics of Income unit, gathers comprehensive data on U.S. household wealth. His research has important policy implications regarding wealth taxation and redistribution. Pfeffer's international comparative work reveals that national levels of income and wealth inequality are uncorrelated, challenging conventional wisdom in inequality research. His scholarship connects micro-level processes of social reproduction with macro-level patterns of inequality, providing a comprehensive understanding of how wealth shapes opportunities across generations.
Jennifer D. Oliva is Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of law, health policy, and technology. She also serves as a Research Scholar at Georgetown Law's O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law and a Senior Scholar with the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy. Education: BS, United States Military Academy (West Point) MBA, University of Oxford JD, Georgetown University Law Center Professor Oliva's research focuses on critical issues in health law and policy, particularly where law intersects with public health crises, technology, and civil rights. Her work examines how legal frameworks shape healthcare access, privacy rights, and equity in medical treatment, with special attention to vulnerable populations including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and those affected by the opioid crisis. She has pioneered scholarship on prescription drug monitoring programs, algorithmic bias in healthcare, and the criminalization of drug use and pregnancy. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with emerging legal challenges in health policy, particularly the tension between public health approaches and punitive drug policies. Oliva's work shows a clear trajectory toward examining how technology and data systems impact healthcare equity, with recent articles addressing algorithmic bias, surveillance, and the intersection of civil rights law with healthcare delivery systems. Selected Awards: 2024 Indiana University Maurer School of Law Trustees Teaching Award 2024 Indiana University Maurer School of Law BLSA Outstanding Interactive Professor Award 2021 Health Law Community Service Award from the AALS Section on Law, Medicine, and Health Care 2019 Truman Scholarship Foundation Ike Skelton Award for commitment to public service 2021 Professor of the Year at Seton Hall University School of Law Professor Oliva has been actively involved in shaping health policy through her service as Chair of the AALS Section on Law, Medicine, and Health Care (2023) and currently as Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Biolaw. She serves on the Johns Hopkins University/UCSF Opioid Industry Documents Archive National Advisory Committee and the National Pain Advocacy Center's Science & Policy Advisory Council, where she provides expert guidance on opioid litigation and pain management policy. Her scholarship has been instrumental in advocating for evidence-based approaches to drug policy and healthcare regulation. As an elected member of the American Law Institute, Professor Oliva contributes to the development of legal principles that shape American jurisprudence. Her military service background informs her unique perspective on veterans' issues and public service, having been selected for both Rhodes and Truman Scholarships during her time as a cadet at West Point.
Prof. Edith Feskens is a renowned academic in Human Nutrition and Health at Wageningen University & Research, holding the Chair of Global Nutrition. She earned her MSc from Wageningen University (1987) and PhD from Leiden University (1991), focusing on glucose tolerance and cardiovascular epidemiology. Her career spans roles at the RIVM (until 2005), leading to her academic appointments at Wageningen. She currently co-leads the Gerrit Grijns Initiative and serves as a Theme Leader at OnePlanet Research Center. Her expertise spans epidemiology, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and global nutrition, with a focus on sustainability and LMICs. Key research areas include dietary interventions (e.g., SLIMMER program), vitamin requirements in obesity, fermented foods’ cardiometabolic effects, and night-shift nutrition. She leads projects on maternal-child nutrition, smartphone dietary tools (Traqq), and global food systems. Her work emphasizes translating research into policy, such as the SLIMMER program’s inclusion in Dutch health insurance. Her scientific contributions span over 200 publications, addressing topics like dietary patterns, micronutrient status, and health outcomes. She chairs international committees (e.g., IUNS Council) and advises organizations like the Dutch Diabetes Foundation. Her lab focuses on nutrition across the life course and global health equity, balancing public health impact with methodological innovation in dietary assessment technologies.
Dr. Ariella Meltzer is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Social Impact UNSW , focusing on advancing services for people with disability and their families through evidence-based research. She aligns her work with lived experience perspectives to address gaps in information accessibility , sibling support , and employment inclusion for people with disabilities. Education: PhD in Social Policy (2015) BSocSci (1st Class Honors) Her research bridges disability studies , social policy evaluation , and inclusive service design . Recent projects like the Evaluation of the St Vincent de Paul Supported Open Employment Program highlight her commitment to systemic solutions. Her publications span themes of accessible knowledge exchange , peer support , and policy adaptation , with a focus on crisis communication, employment equity, and sibling dynamics. Awards include the UNSW Business School Research Impact Award (2020) and UNSW Dean's Award for Research Society Impact (2015) . Scientific Awards: UNSW Business School Research Impact Award (2020) UNSW Dean's Award for Research Society Impact (2015) Dr. Meltzer collaborates with institutions like the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and Raise Youth Mentoring Foundation , emphasizing social impact and cross-sector partnerships .
Carolyn J. Heinrich is the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy, Education, and Economics at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development. She also holds secondary appointments as Professor of Health Policy at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Professor of Economics in the College of Arts and Science. Her research focuses on education policy, workforce development, social welfare, program evaluation, and public management, with a strong emphasis on bridging academic research with practical policy solutions. Heinrich has held leadership roles, including President of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) and Editor of the Journal of Public Administration and Theory. She has been recognized with prestigious awards, including election to the National Academy of Public Administration (2011) and the National Academy of Social Insurance (2023). Her recent work includes studying school-based mental health interventions in Tennessee, the efficacy of supplemental college promise programs, and the impact of administrative burdens on social safety nets. She has collaborated with governments, NGOs, and international organizations like the World Bank and UNICEF to inform policy design. Heinrich’s research often addresses equity concerns, such as disparities in access to education technology, immigration policy effects on children, and labor market outcomes for marginalized groups. Key projects include the Policies for Action Research Hub at Vanderbilt, analyzing Tennessee’s health and education data, and a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study on school-based mental health services. She has also explored the challenges of online credit recovery programs and the integration of digital tools in education. Heinrich’s interdisciplinary approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods, emphasizing real-world policy impact. Her scientific accolades highlight contributions to public policy and management. She has advised governments on performance management, public contracting, and outcomes-based contracting. Current courses taught include International Organizations and Economic Development, Public Policy, and Research Design and Data Analysis.
Dr. Shabnum Tejani is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Modern South Asia at the Department of History within the School of History, Religions and Philosophies at SOAS University of London. She holds a BA from Oberlin College and MA, MPhil, and PhD degrees from Columbia University. Her office is located in Russell Square: College Buildings, Room 314. Her educational background includes: BA from Oberlin College MA, MPhil, and PhD from Columbia University Dr. Tejani specializes in the nineteenth and twentieth century social and intellectual history of the Bombay Presidency, with particular focus on communalism and nationalism in India, and debates around secularism and religious intolerance. Her research examines how historical processes shaped religious identities, political movements, and social structures in colonial and post-colonial India. She approaches these topics through careful analysis of historical documents, intellectual debates, and social movements, providing nuanced perspectives on complex issues of identity, citizenship, and religious politics. Dr. Tejani's scholarly output from 2007 to 2020 reveals a consistent focus on the historical development of secularism in India, examining its relationship with caste, religious identity, and political representation. Her work spans diverse topics including temple entry movements, cow protection politics, urban development in Bombay, and constitutional debates around religious minorities, demonstrating both chronological depth and thematic coherence in her research agenda. Dr. Tejani actively supervises doctoral research, including: Mayukh Chakrabarty - "Cashing Lives: A History of Indian Life Insurance (1800 - 2000)" Kshitij Moon - "Being Men in the Shadow of Caste: A Social and Gender History of Masculinities in 20th-Century Maharashtra"
Professor Sarah Hall is the 1931 Professor of Geography at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow at St John’s College. Her research focuses on the uneven impacts of large-scale economic changes—such as Brexit and the rise of finance-led capitalism—on towns and cities across the UK. She actively contributes to academic, public, and policy debates, leveraging her research findings to inform decision-making. Her work intersects economic geography, political economy, and regional development, with a strong emphasis on post-Brexit economic dynamics. Her research interests include analyzing how global economic shifts reshape local economies, the regulatory challenges facing the UK’s financial services sector post-Brexit, and the broader implications of geopolitical changes on urban and regional development. Her publications consistently address topics like EU-UK trade relations, financial policy reforms, and the adaptation of UK cities to post-Brexit realities. Key themes in her articles include the UK’s financial services sector post-Brexit, the role of equivalence decisions in cross-border trade, and the interplay between policy, regulation, and economic resilience. She has also examined the uneven regional impacts of Brexit, emphasizing how smaller towns and non-metropolitan areas face distinct challenges compared to London and other major cities. Her work highlights the need for coherent post-Brexit strategies that address regulatory fragmentation, labor market constraints, and the UK’s evolving global economic position. Despite prolific output, no scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. She is currently affiliated with the University of Cambridge and UK in a Changing Europe, contributing to interdisciplinary research on EU-UK relations and economic geography.
Demetrios Antzoulakos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science, University of Piraeus. He holds leadership roles as Head of the Department since January 2014 and Director of the MSc in Applied Statistics program. He has been affiliated with the University of Piraeus since 1998, progressing through Lecturer (1998-2000) to Assistant Professor (2000-2006) before his current role. His research focuses on distribution theory, run and pattern analysis, statistical quality control, and actuarial science applications. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Patras (1990) Diploma in Mathematics, University of Patras (1986) Teaching: Undergraduate courses include Probability I/II and Life Insurance II. Postgraduate courses cover Data Analysis, Statistical Quality Control, Survival Analysis, and Life Contingencies. Research Interests: Span distribution theory of runs, control charts, start-up demonstration tests, and Fibonacci polynomials. His work bridges theoretical probability with practical applications in risk theory and quality assurance. Refereeing: Serves as a referee for journals like Journal of Applied Probability , Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics , and IEEE Transactions on Reliability .
Mogens Steffensen is a Professor of Life Insurance Mathematics at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (since 2008, permanently since 2012). He currently serves as Head of Department since 2023. His academic roles include editorship of the Scandinavian Actuarial Journal (since 2006) and associate editorship of Insurance: Mathematics and Economics (since 2013). He is affiliated with the University's mathematical sciences division and maintains an office at Universitetsparken 5 in Copenhagen. His research focuses on actuarial science, financial mathematics, and stochastic processes applied to insurance and risk management. Editorial Roles: Editor, Scandinavian Actuarial Journal (2006–present) Associate Editor, Insurance: Mathematics and Economics (2013–present) Affiliations: His primary institutional affiliation is the University of Copenhagen, where he has held professorial and leadership roles for over 15 years. No additional labs or teams are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Dr Ben Saunders is an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, where he conducts research and teaching in constitutional law, public governance, and law and religion. He is actively engaged in scholarly publication and doctoral supervision. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland Graduate Certificate of Higher Education Learning & Teaching, Deakin University Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne Ben Saunders' research centers on constitutional law, particularly responsible government, executive power, and the intersection of religion and the Australian Constitution. His work draws on historical, philosophical, and doctrinal methods to analyze the foundations and evolution of public law. He has a strong interest in natural law theory and its implications for modern governance. His recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a sustained focus on the Australian Constitution, especially Section 116 (freedom of religion), the role of responsible government as an underenforced norm, and the historical context of constitutional interpretation. The works span journals such as Federal Law Review , Sydney Law Review , and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies , as well as monographs with Hart Publishing and Lexham Press. Themes include religious freedom, constitutional history, executive accountability, and the moral foundations of law. Scientific Awards: Article/Chapter (General) Award, Australian Legal Research Awards, 2023 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2018–2019 Deakin University Vice-Chancellor's Early Career Researcher Award for Career Excellence, 2018 Ben Saunders supervises doctoral candidates in areas including international litigation, tort law, fintech regulation, and cultural heritage. He has been involved in research projects with implications for public sector governance and human rights. His professional experience includes legal advisory roles in the Victorian and Commonwealth governments and as Principal Lawyer at the National Disability Insurance Agency, informing his applied research. He is affiliated with research networks and has contributed to public discourse through media appearances on constitutional and human rights issues, including podcasts and articles in ABC Religion & Ethics. His scholarly profile is enhanced by an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-2379-4395) and an SSRN presence.
