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Robert G. ChambersView profile

Professor

• Production Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Uncertainty
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Dr. Robert G. Chambers is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Productivity Analysis and maintains an active research program spanning production theory, agricultural economics, and decision-making under uncertainty. Education: B.S.F.S. in International Relations, Georgetown University (1972) M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland (1975) Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Berkeley (1979) His research integrates neoclassical production economics with agricultural applications, focusing on uncertainty, risk analysis, and productivity measurement. Recent work examines agricultural total factor productivity, environmental accounting in productivity frameworks, and weather risk management through index-based approaches. He bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications in agricultural and resource management. Analysis of his 2020-2022 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on methodological advancements in production economics applied to agricultural contexts. Key contributions include foundational work on distance functions, production under uncertainty, and environmental integration in productivity accounting, often through OECD collaborations. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous theoretical grounding coupled with real-world relevance for agricultural policy. No specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though his editorial leadership of the Journal of Productivity Analysis and invitations to contribute to major handbooks like the Handbook of Production Economics indicate significant professional recognition within the field. Professor Chambers advises graduate students in agricultural and resource economics and has secured research funding enabling collaborations with international organizations including the OECD. His work on agricultural productivity measurement and environmental accounting reflects sustained grant-supported research activity, though specific grant details are not enumerated in the source texts. He maintains academic affiliations through the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and contributes to scholarly discourse via editorial work and handbook authorship. While no dedicated research laboratory is described, his collaborative projects with institutions like the OECD demonstrate active participation in international research networks focused on agricultural productivity and environmental economics.

Kai GehringView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Public Economics
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Kai Gehring is a Professor for Political Economy and Sustainable Development at the University of Bern , with affiliation to the Wyss Academy for Nature and the ifo Institute in Munich. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Göttingen (advisor: Axel Dreher) and a Diplom (M.Sc equivalent) from the University of Mannheim. His academic career includes research stays at Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, and MIT, along with a 4-year Ambizione Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. Member, CESifo Member, European Development Network (EUDN) Member, Development Economics Committee of the German Economic Association Member, Globalization and Development Group (GlaD) His research integrates economics with political science, sociology, and history to examine institutional dynamics in developed and developing countries. Key areas include political economy of international organizations (IMF, World Bank, EU), conflict resolution , sustainable development , and narrative economics using NLP on media/social data. Recent methodological projects employ satellite imagery and machine learning for mining activity tracking. Major article trends span three decades of African government formation challenges ( Minister Project ), climate change policy narratives, artisanal mining impacts, and terrorist propaganda analysis. He has published 17+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like European Economic Review , World Development , and Journal of Development Economics . Scientific Awards Ambizione Grant (Swiss National Science Foundation) As an educator, Gehring has taught at the University of Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Zurich. His Minister Project actively engages citizen scientists to build comprehensive datasets on African government members' linguistic and regional origins.

Florian NeumeierView profile

Researcher

• Public Finance
• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
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Florian Neumeier is a Senior Researcher at the ifo Institute Munich , leading the Tax and Fiscal Policy Research Group . His work spans public finance, political economy, and macroeconomics, with a focus on tax policy, fiscal consolidation, and economic sanctions. He has held visiting research positions at institutions such as the National Bureau of Economic Research (USA) and Toyo University (Japan). His research explores topics like corporate profit shifting , real estate transfer taxes , and the social costs of economic policies . Recent projects analyze disaster aid fairness and VAT policy impacts on retail markets. Neumeier’s publications appear in journals such as the Journal of the European Economic Association and International Tax and Public Finance , often co-authored with Clemens Fuest and other colleagues. He has received the Promotionspreis from Philipps-Universität Marburg for his dissertation in economics. His projects include studies on climate policy financing , German transport policy , and corporate taxation reforms , funded by entities like the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.

• Molecular Immunology
• Virology
• Cell Biology
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David M. Markovitz is a tenured Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He has maintained continuous faculty appointments at the University since 1988, progressing from Assistant Professor (1988-1994) to Associate Professor with tenure (1994-2002) and ultimately to his current Professor position (2002-present). Dr. Markovitz leads a multidisciplinary research team comprising four additional faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, MD/PhD students, medical students, physicians, public health students, and undergraduates. Dr. Markovitz's research program spans several interconnected domains in molecular medicine. His laboratory employs diverse methodologies including NMR, crystallography, molecular dynamics modeling, glycoclusters, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and animal models to investigate viral pathogenesis and develop novel therapeutic approaches. His work has produced 92 publications and resulted in significant discoveries across multiple fields. The publication record reveals several major research trajectories: investigations into HIV transcription mechanisms; characterization of the DEK protein's role in cancer and juvenile arthritis; discovery of vimentin as a secreted inflammatory factor; exploration of human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) in disease pathogenesis; and development of engineered lectins as broad-spectrum antiviral agents. His most notable contribution involves engineering banana lectin (BanLec) through a single amino acid mutation (H84T) that eliminates mitogenicity while preserving antiviral activity against HIV, hepatitis C, influenza, and coronaviruses including SARS and MERS. Dr. Markovitz has received numerous prestigious awards including the Burroughs Wellcome Clinical Scientist Award (2003), Association of American Physicians membership (2004), and a Transformative R01 from the NIH Office of the Director (2009). National Cancer Institute – Clinical Investigator Award (1990) Life and Health Insurance Medical Research Fund Scholar (1991) American Society for Clinical Investigation (1997) Burroughs Wellcome Clinical Scientist Award (2003) Association of American Physicians (2004) Transformative R01, NIH (2009) American Clinical and Climatological Association (2012) His current research portfolio demonstrates strong funding support across multiple domains. As Principal Investigator, he leads projects including DEK-targeted therapy for juvenile arthritis (Rheumatology Research Foundation), development of H84T BanLec for Ebola/Marburg treatment (DTRA), and lectin-based lung cancer therapy (UM Mi-Kickstart). As Co-PI, he contributes to NIH-funded research on DEK in hematopoiesis and international collaborations studying HERVs in human disease. His mentorship extends to numerous doctoral students, postdocs, and medical trainees who have gone on to independent research careers. Dr. Markovitz directs a vibrant research ecosystem that includes faculty collaborators Rafael Contreras, Scott Gitlin, and Mark Kaplan. His laboratory maintains extensive collaborations across the University of Michigan and with international partners. The research program bridges basic science discoveries with translational applications, particularly in developing novel therapeutics for viral diseases, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. His work on DEK aptamers and engineered lectins represents promising pathways toward clinical applications in inflammation and infectious disease.

Florencio LOPEZ DE SILANES MOLINAView profile

Professor

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

• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Computational Modeling
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Lindsey Westover, PhD, PEng, serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta. Her research and teaching activities are centered in the Biomedical Engineering program, with her laboratory located in the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (13-224, 9211 116 St, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H5). She maintains an active research profile while contributing to academic leadership through her deanship. Her educational background includes: 2018: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta 2016: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta 2011: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary 2007: B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary Dr. Westover's research program spans biomechanics and biomedical engineering with emphasis on noninvasive assessment of biological structures, vibration analysis for percutaneous implants, joint biomechanics (ligaments and cartilage), spinal deformity analysis through asymmetry metrics, mechanical testing of biological tissues, and computational modeling of biological systems. Her work integrates laboratory experiments, computational methods, and in vivo studies to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2020) reveals consistent focus on bone mechanics, implant stability, and symmetry analysis across orthopedics, audiology, and dentistry. Key themes include osseointegration evaluation using ASIST technology, pelvic/spinal deformity quantification, and computational modeling of biological structures. Her work appears in high-impact journals spanning engineering and clinical disciplines, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific recognition includes: Nomination for Ear and Hearing 2018 Editor's Award for bone conduction device research Dr. Westover mentors graduate students through co-authorship on numerous publications and teaches core mechanical engineering courses including MEC E 451 (Vibrations and Sound), MEC E 390 (Numerical Methods), and MEC E 200 (Introduction to Mechanical Engineering). Her research is supported by collaborative grants with clinical partners and engineering colleagues. She leads biomechanics research within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, collaborating extensively with the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and surgical departments. Her laboratory develops advanced testing systems like ASIST for implant stability evaluation across hearing devices and dental applications, while her computational work informs clinical approaches to scoliosis management and fracture reconstruction.

Denzil FiebigView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Health Economics
• Applied Microeconomics

Denzil Fiebig is Professor in the School of Economics at UNSW Business School since 2001, with prior appointments including chair positions in econometrics at the University of Sydney. His international engagements include visiting roles at the University of Florida, University of Southern California, Tilburg University, Victoria University of Wellington, University of York, and Erasmus University. His research focuses on econometric methodology and applied health economics, particularly healthcare utilization and policy analysis. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in analyzing healthcare systems, insurance markets, and economic behavior during health shocks. His work employs advanced econometric techniques including panel data models and discrete choice experiments to study physician behavior, health financing, and socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access.

Leander SchneiderView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Politics
• African Politics
• Development Studies
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Leander Schneider is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Concordia University. His research focuses on the politics of development in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Tanzania, analyzing authoritarian governance structures and developmentalist policies. He authored Government of Development: Peasants and Politicians in Postcolonial Tanzania (2014), which examines state-driven development projects and their socio-political impacts. His work bridges academic scholarship with policy-oriented research, consulting for Oxfam America, UNDP, and UNWomen. Education: PhD in Political Science from Columbia University. Teaching includes courses on Comparative Politics, African Politics, and Development Studies. His research interests span Comparative Politics, African Politics, and Postcolonial Studies. Publications reflect a focus on Tanzania's political trajectory, Sino-African relations, and gender-equality in development contexts. His policy contributions address economic crises, care work in small island states, and agricultural risk management for low-income farmers. Awards: Honorable Mention, 2015 Ogot Book Award (African Studies Association) Advising and grants: No specific grants listed, but his policy work with international organizations indicates active engagement. He has advised on development policy frameworks for UN agencies. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his collaborations with UNDP suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research networks.

• Feminist Theory
• Marxian Theory
• Post/Anti/Decolonial Studies
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Dia Da Costa is a Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD and specializes in decolonial, anti-caste, and feminist theories. Her work examines intersections of cultural politics, state violence, and development with a focus on South Asia and diasporic communities. Research focuses include: 1) Creative economy activism in India; 2) Colonialism's impact on cultural production across Asia and Americas; and 3) Caste-indigeneity connections in transnational contexts. SSHRC-funded projects include workshops on decolonizing creativity and studies of micro-insurance in agrarian India. Teaching emphasizes critical pedagogies through courses like Education and Social Change, Cross-Cultural Studies in Education, and International Development Education. Supervision priorities include decolonial methodologies, anti-racist education, and postcolonial history. Recent publications include a monograph on creative economy activism (2017) and articles in Antipode, Cultural Studies, and Journal of Peasant Studies. Collaborations include co-editing special issues on colonialism's cultural impacts and organizing international workshops.

• Economic History
• Maritime History
• Global History
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Lewis Wade is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at Leiden University’s Institute for History, specializing in economic, maritime, and global history with a focus on early modern France and its commercial networks. His research examines the intersections of state policy, insurance systems, and transcontinental trade under Louis XIV. PhD in History from the University of Exeter (2021) BA in History from the University of Cambridge (2016) His book Privilege, Economy and State in Old Regime France (2023) won multiple prizes, analyzing marine insurance and state resilience during Louis XIV’s reign. Current projects include Franco-Ottoman cloth trade dynamics (1683–1715) and the economic role of Languedocian industries. Key awards include the Society for the Study of French History First Book Prize and the Association of Business Historians’ Coleman Prize. His work is supported by grants from the European Research Council, Economic History Society, and Institute of Historical Research.

• Mental Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Qualitative Research
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Nicola Hancock is an Associate Professor and Academic Director of Research Education (READ) in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney. Her work spans clinical practice, education, and research in mental health, with a focus on recovery-oriented approaches. She leads the mental health team at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy and oversees over 150 higher-degree research students and their supervisors. Education BAppSc(OT) PhD Research Interests Dr. Hancock develops and evaluates recovery-focused interventions, notably the Recovery Assessment Scale–Domains and Stages (RAS-DS), a widely used tool in 25+ countries. Her work emphasizes co-production with lived experience contributors, exploring topics like mental health service models (e.g., NDIS, Recovery College), hopefulness, and consumer participation. Articles & Grants Her research has secured over $4.5M in grants, including MRFF-funded projects. Recent work includes digital RAS-DS resources and studies on ECT impacts, NDIS access barriers, and rural healthcare worker well-being. Awards & Recognition While no specific awards are listed, her leadership roles and funding reflect significant professional impact. Teaching & Advising She teaches mental health in occupational therapy programs and supervises students researching topics like schizophrenia support, ECT outcomes, and NDIS participation. Labs & Collaborations Collaborates with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and industry partners on projects like telehealth adaptation and mental health recovery frameworks.

Matthew JohnsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Policy
• Workplace Safety
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Matthew Johnson is an Assistant Professor at Duke University, holding dual appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on labor economics, public policy, and regulatory effectiveness, particularly examining how workplace safety regulations, labor market policies, and noncompete agreements impact workers and firms. Johnson received his Ph.D. in Economics from Boston University (2016) and a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley (2007). Research & Grants: Key projects include analyzing OSHA enforcement strategies, evaluating the impact of noncompete agreements, and studying labor market dynamics. Notable grants include funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation (2023–2025) and the Russell Sage Foundation (2023–2025). He has published in top journals like the Review of Economics and Statistics and Science . Teaching: Recent courses include Microeconomic Policy Tools (PUBPOL 303D), Advanced Topics in Public Policy (PUBPOL 590), and Microeconomics and Public Policy-Making (PUBPOL 810). Labs & Collaborations: Co-leads the Triangle Economists in Applied Microeconomics (TEAM) working group, fostering collaborations among junior faculty in applied economics research.

Isak SamstenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
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Isak Samsten is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV), specializing in data science and machine learning. He leads research in temporal machine learning, counterfactual explanations, and interdisciplinary applications in healthcare and environmental science. His work includes developing the wildboar Python module for time series analysis. Current research projects focus on AI for insurance fraud detection and environmental remediation. Samsten is affiliated with the Data Science Research Group, which bridges algorithmic innovation with practical decision-making. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-3056-6801) and is active in publishing influential papers on topics like time series classification, ESG performance prediction, and clinical decision support systems. Education: Unspecified in text (assumed doctoral degree given academic rank) Affiliations: DSV, Stockholm University; Data Science Research Group Research Interests: Time series analysis, interpretable machine learning, healthcare informatics, environmental sustainability metrics, and AI ethics. Key contributions include shapelet-based classification methods (e.g., Castor algorithm) and counterfactual explanation frameworks (e.g., Glacier system). Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Labs/Teams: Leads the Data Science Research Group, collaborating on projects like AI to detect unclear insurance claims and Toxicity guided inverse design of materials .

Jay G. BerryView profile

Researcher

• Pediatrics
• Hospital Medicine
• Health Services Research
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Jay G. Berry, MD, MPH is a general pediatrician and hospitalist at Boston Children's Hospital , and a researcher affiliated with Harvard Medical School . His work focuses on care delivery, clinical outcomes, and healthcare resource utilization for children with medical complexity. He has secured NIH and foundation funding for initiatives like developing contingency plans, hospital discharge standards, and machine learning models for predicting healthcare needs. Education : MD (University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2001), Pediatrics Residency (University of Utah), Harvard Pediatric Health Services Research Fellowship (2006). Leadership : Founder of the Complex Care Quality Improvement Research Collaborative and Co-Chair of the Academic Pediatrics Association Complex Care Special Interest Group. Research Themes include healthcare integration for children with tracheostomies, discharge planning, medical complexity classification, and machine learning applications. His recent publications span Pediatrics , JAMA Pediatrics , and BMJ , analyzing topics like readmissions, resource use in neurological disorders, and pandemic impacts on surgical volumes. Scientific Awards include: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Outstanding Achievement for Scientific Contribution Using HCUP Award Young Clinician Research Award from CIMIT AcademyHealth Nemours Child Health Services Research Award Grants include NICHD K23 HD058092-01A1 and AHRQ R21 funding. He has contributed to national standards for pediatric discharge care and developed the Hospitalization Resource Intensity Scores for Kids (H-RISK).

Manuel MoralesView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Mathematics
• Actuarial Science
• Machine Learning Applications in Finance
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Manuel Morales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Montreal since 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (2003) from Concordia University, an M.Sc. in Statistics (2000) from Concordia, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1996) from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His research focuses on Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, particularly in Ruin Theory, Lévy processes, and High-Frequency Finance. He leads applied projects integrating Machine Learning in Banking and ESG Investment, and has pioneered AI governance frameworks at the National Bank of Canada as their Chief AI Scientist. Education: Ph.D. Mathematics, Concordia University, 2003 M.Sc. Statistics, Concordia University, 2000 B.Sc. Mathematics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1996 Research Interests: His work spans theoretical and applied directions, including non-Gaussian option pricing, regime-switching models, Limit Order Book dynamics simulation, and AI applications in finance. He emphasizes responsible investment and ESG factors through alternative data analysis. Advising & Partnerships: Supervises Master’s/Ph.D. students in Insurance and Financial Mathematics. Leads the FinML Network (since 2018) and collaborates with industry partners like the National Bank of Canada on AI-driven financial projects. His grants and contracts enable applied research in high-frequency market surveillance and model governance. Labs & Teams: Directs the FinML Network and oversees the National Bank’s AI initiatives, focusing on AI governance and algorithmic trading strategies.