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Joseph G. AltonjiView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Labor Market Fluctuations
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Joseph G. Altonji is the Thomas DeWitt Cuyler Professor of Economics at Yale University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He previously held faculty positions at Columbia University and Northwestern University, and served as a visiting professor at Princeton and Harvard. His academic affiliations include memberships in the Econometric Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Society of Labor Economists (past president). He received the IZA Prize in Labor Economics (2018) and has advised numerous federal and academic bodies, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Altonji’s research focuses on labor economics, applied econometrics, and inequality dynamics. Key areas include labor market fluctuations, education economics, family income dynamics, and wage determination. Current projects address school choice impacts on inequality, graduate degree returns, and the interplay between marriage, earnings, and family income. His methodological contributions include techniques to address selection bias in observational studies, particularly in evaluating school and neighborhood effects. Publications highlight trends in advanced degree returns, decomposition of earnings into wage and hours effects, and analyses of pandemic-era labor market shifts. His work often bridges econometric rigor with policy relevance, emphasizing empirical strategies to isolate causal effects. Altonji’s advisory roles reflect his engagement with real-world economic challenges, from STEM education to unemployment insurance policy design.

Arthur ter HofstedeView profile

Professor

• Business Process Automation
• Process Mining
• Data Quality
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Arthur ter Hofstede is a Professor in the Faculty of Science and Head of the School of Information Systems at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He previously held a Professorship at Eindhoven University of Technology (2010–2018) and has been a Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University (China), Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), and Sun Yat-sen University (since 2015). His research focuses on Business Process Automation (BPM), Process Mining, and Data Quality, with particular emphasis on the YAWL workflow system. He has supervised numerous PhD students in areas like process-data governance and gamified data cleaning. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare, insurance, and logistics. Key contributions include frameworks like ProcessProfiler3D for performance visualization and OrgMining 2.0 for organizational model mining. Awards include prestigious visiting scholar appointments and leadership roles in international collaborations. Education: Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen (Netherlands). Research projects include Australian Competitive Grants on topics like cost-aware BPM and liquid process model collections. Notable publications explore event log imperfection patterns, privacy-preserving process mining, and robotic process automation integration. Grants: DP150103356 (Liquid Process Model Collections), DP120101624 (Cost-aware BPM) Labs/Teams: Centre for Data Science, YAWL Development Team International Collaborations: Sapienza University, Tsinghua University, Sun Yat-sen University

Joan Costa-i-FontView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Behavioural Economics
• Political Economy
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Joan Costa-i-Font is a Professor of Health Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), coordinating the Ageing@LSE group and leading the Ageing and Health Incentives Lab (AHIL). He is affiliated with LSE Health and the International Inequalities Institute. His research focuses on healthy ageing, health inequality, and the intersections of health economics, behavioural economics, and political economy. He holds visiting roles at Princeton University (2024) and other global institutions. Education includes degrees from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Universitat de Barcelona (UB), and an MSc from LSE. He has held prestigious fellowships, including a Harkness Fellowship at Harvard and a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship. He advises global organizations like the World Health Organization and leads initiatives such as the LSE-Vitality partnership on behavioural health incentives. Current research projects emphasize the political economy and behavioural drivers of health inequality, healthy ageing, and policy design. He supervises students in topics like caregiving arrangements and health incentive design. Key awards include the Best Student Prize during his LSE MSc and a Marie Curie Fellowship.

Gharad BryanView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Gharad Bryan is an Associate Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) , affiliated with the STICERD Economic Organisation and Public Policy Programme. He holds a PhD from Yale University and specializes in Development Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics. His research explores topics such as migration, climate adaptation, urbanization, and mental health interventions in low-income settings. Education: PhD in Economics, Yale University (2011) MPhil and MA, Yale University (2010 and 2007) LLB and BCom with Honors, University of Melbourne (2004 and 2003) Research Interests: Bryan’s work focuses on applying experimental methods to real-world challenges, including seasonal migration in Bangladesh, cognitive behavioral therapy’s impact on poverty reduction in Ghana, and the distributional effects of urban infrastructure in Tanzania. He also studies land market design in Uganda and Kenya to improve resource allocation. Key Projects: Lead on the IGC Cities Research Programme, addressing urban growth in climate-vulnerable areas. Co-designed interventions to boost seasonal migration in Bangladesh and evaluate slum redevelopment in Addis Ababa. Explores climate migration adaptation strategies in Bangladesh and sustainable shrimp farming in climate-sensitive regions. Awards & Honors: British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2015–2016) Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship (2008–2011) Raymond Powell Teaching Prize (2007–2008) Grants & Collaborations: Bryan has secured funding from DFID, J-PAL, IPA, World Bank, and others for projects totaling over $2 million. He collaborates with institutions like Innovations for Poverty Action and the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Labs & Teams: Active in LSE’s Department of Economics and the STICERD initiative, leading interdisciplinary teams on urban development, climate policy, and behavioral interventions.

Christina KinaneView profile

Assistant Professor

• American Politics
• Quantitative Methods
• Policymaking
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Christina M. Kinane is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University and a Research Fellow at the Institution of Social and Policy Studies (ISPS). She specializes in American political institutions, focusing on the interplay between legislatures, executives, and bureaucracy in policymaking. Her research examines how presidents strategically use vacancies and acting appointees to advance policy priorities. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2019), an M.P.A. from the London School of Economics (2010), and a B.A. from UCLA (2007). Her work has been published in top journals like the American Political Science Review , and her book Unconfirmed Power explores unilateral governance through acting appointees. Her research interests include quantitative methods, bureaucratic control, and presidential politics. She teaches courses on American politics, executive branch dynamics, and research writing. Awards include the E. E. Schattschneider Award (2021) and George C. Edwards III Award (2020) for her dissertation. Her current projects address independent agency oversight, confirmation bargaining, and federal election commission dynamics. Professor Kinane’s articles analyze ACA healthcare coverage, partisan state policies, and the strategic use of U.S. attorney appointments. She has contributed to policy discussions in Marketplace and The Washington Post , emphasizing the implications of administrative governance. Her teaching includes courses like The Chief and the Bureaucrats and Policymaking under Separation of Powers . She mentors students through Yale’s Millstone Fellowship in Public Service and previously taught at the University of Michigan.

• Pension Fund Management
• Mortality Risk Modeling
• Financial Economics
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David Blake is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Pensions Institute at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD in Financial Economics from the London School of Economics (1986) and has held roles including Director of the Securities Industry Programme at City University and Research Fellowships at London Business School and LSE. His expertise spans pensions economics, retirement income policy, and mortality risk modeling. Education: PhD in Financial Economics, London School of Economics (1986) MSc(Econ) in Monetary Economics, London School of Economics (1978) BSc(Econ) in Economics, London School of Economics (1975) Research Interests: Blake's work focuses on longevity risk, pension fund management, retirement income systems, and the application of actuarial science to financial markets. He co-founded the LifeMetrics Indices to benchmark longevity risk and chairs the Independent Review of Retirement Income (2016). Awards: 2016 Robert I. Mehr Award (Journal of Risk and Insurance) 2011 Robert I. Mehr Award (Journal of Risk and Insurance) 2013 aiCIO's The Professors: Most Influential Academics in Institutional Investing 2012 Pensions Insight Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Pensions Articles Trends: Blake's recent work addresses longevity risk in capital markets, pandemic mortality impacts, behavioral economics in savings, and systemic risks in financial systems. His research bridges actuarial science, public policy, and financial economics. Labs/Teams: Director of the Pensions Institute, a leading think tank for retirement policy, and collaborator with institutions like the London School of Economics and UBS Pensions Research Centre.

• Sustainability Reporting
• Social Enterprise Management
• ESG Implementation
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Ramon Bastida Vialcanet is an Associate Professor at the UPF Barcelona School of Management and holds an adjunct position at Pompeu Fabra University's Economics and Business Department. He also serves as Vice Dean for Knowledge Transfer and Academic Director at UPF-BSM. His academic career includes roles at Toulouse Business School, HEC Liège, and other institutions. Education: Doctor in Social and Legal Sciences (Business Administration), Master in Financial Management, and Bachelor in Business Administration. Research Focus: Specializes in social enterprise management, sustainability reporting (NEIS/ESRS standards), ESG implementation in insurance, and social impact measurement. His work emphasizes integrating social and environmental dimensions into strategic frameworks like the Balanced Scorecard. Key Contributions: Published over 32 articles on sustainability norms, 14 books/chapters, and presented at 35+ conferences. Notable works include analyses of CSRD compliance, cooperative financial health, and barriers to social enterprise financing. Academic Leadership: Directs the Master in Financial and Accounting Management, coordinates internship programs, and leads advanced courses on social economy enterprises. Active in initiatives like the Vineburgh Regeneration Project and Som Mobilitat sustainable mobility initiative. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to outlets like El Economista , Técnica Contable y Financiera , and Harvard Deusto . Publicly discusses EU sustainability norms and their implications for businesses.

• Asset Pricing
• Banking
• Financial Institutions
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Sotiris K. Staikouras is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. He holds a BSc in Business Administration (University of Piraeus, Greece), MSc in Business Finance (Brunel University, London), and a PhD in Finance (City University Business School). His expertise spans banking, financial intermediation, asset pricing, and risk management. He has contributed to academic journals such as Journal of Banking & Finance and Journal of Risk & Insurance , focusing on financial stability, insurance interfaces, and market volatility. Dr. Staikouras has held roles including Course Director for BSc IFRM and REFI programs (1998-2018), and has advised institutions like the London Clearing House. He teaches courses in asset-liability management, equity analysis, and corporate risk. Currently, he serves as a Visiting Scholar at ALBA Graduate Business School, Cyprus University of Technology, and Cyprus International Institute of Management. Education: BSc Business Administration (Accounting & Finance), University of Piraeus MSc Business Finance, Brunel University PhD Finance, City University Business School (CUBS) Research Focus: Dr. Staikouras investigates banking sector dynamics, financial conglomerates, and interest rate risk exposure. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in insurance and investment banking. Recent studies address stock market volatility modeling and the evolving bank-insurance interface. He actively contributes to editorial boards of finance journals and advises the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Professional Activities: He has served on the Senate at City University and co-chaired the Financial Management Association Europe (2021). His advisory roles include Academic Advisor to the CII Financial Services Accreditation Committee. As a freelance instructor, he trains financial institutions and government bodies on risk management frameworks. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Financial Markets & Institutions Special Interest Group (British Accounting & Finance Association) and the Financial Management Association (USA). His academic networks span institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Dimitrina DimitrovaView profile

Professor

• Actuarial Science
• Risk Management
• Insurance
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Dr Dimitrina Dimitrova is a Professor of Actuarial Science & Insurance at the Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance (FASI), Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. She has held roles since 2004, including RCUK Academic Fellow (2008–2010) and has been recognized for research and teaching excellence. Education: BSc, Sofia University MSc (Distinction) in Applied Mathematics, Sofia University PhD in Actuarial Science, City, University London (2008) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Distinction), City, University London Research Interests: Focuses on actuarial statistics, derivatives, simulation methods, risk management, and insurance sectors. Expertise spans life/non-life insurance, reinsurance, and financial services across North America and Europe. Awards: Certificate for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (2013) Five Year Certificate of Achievement (CFA Institute, 2011) University Staff 2010 Excellence in Research Prize Certificate for Excellence in Research (2009) Professional Roles: CFA charterholder (since 2006), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2011), and former Risk Analyst at Bulgaria's Central Bank (2001–2003).

Luisa FusterView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
• Quantitative Macroeconomics

Luisa Fuster is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, serving as Head of Department. She holds a PhD from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Previously, she was Associate Professor with tenure at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (1995-2003) and the University of Toronto (2003-2008). Her research focuses on macroeconomics and public finance, particularly labor market dynamics, gender wage gaps, and social security policies. Education: PhD in Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Her research explores topics like labor market polarization, tax policy implications, and occupational segregation. She has published in top journals such as the Review of Economic Studies and the American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics. Recent work includes analyses of Spain’s tax policies and underground economy impacts on public financing. Her articles highlight trends in labor supply microfoundations, gender disparities, and social security reforms. She served as President of the Spanish Economic Association in 2021. Advising includes PhD student Lidia Cruces, placed at Goethe University Frankfurt. Her research is supported by grants from the Spanish Ministry of Education and the Generalitat of Catalonia.

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Chronic Disease Management
• Healthcare System Structures
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Dr. Ira B. Wilson is the Associate Provost for Academic Space (2023–present) and Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University’s School of Public Health, as well as Professor of Medicine at Alpert Medical School. He holds dual roles in academic administration and public health research, with a focus on healthcare systems and HIV/AIDS. His career includes leadership roles at Tufts Medical Center and Brown University, where he chaired the Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice from 2010–2023. He currently co-directs the Providence/Boston Center for AIDS Research’s Professional Development Core and leads Rhode Island’s Clinical and Translational Research initiatives. His research examines how healthcare structures influence patient interactions and outcomes, particularly for chronic conditions like HIV and depression. Despite stepping back from active funded research in 2023, he continues teaching PHP 310 ("Health Care in the United States") and mentoring students. Notable roles include co-chairing the NIH-funded Behavioral Science Advisory Group for HIV clinical trials and advising Rhode Island’s Medicaid reform efforts. Education: Harvard College (undergraduate), Harvard Medical School (MD), and a Sc.M. in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. Residency and fellowships at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston. Research Interests: Structural features of healthcare systems, physician-patient dynamics, medication adherence, HIV/AIDS care, quality improvement, and healthcare policy. Active in global health initiatives in Kenya and South Africa. Recent Work: Focuses on medication adherence strategies, HIV aging, and policy reforms. Recent publications address opioid harm reduction, nursing home care quality, telehealth during the pandemic, and disparities in Medicaid coverage. Grants & Leadership: Directed NIH-funded CFAR and IDeA-CTR cores. Active on national HIV advisory boards, including the HIV Medicine Association’s board. Appointed by Rhode Island’s governor to lead Medicaid reform initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams in the Brown School of Public Health, emphasizing collaboration between clinical and policy researchers.

Moe Thandar WynnView profile

Professor

• Process Mining
• Data Quality
• Business Process Management
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Professor Moe Thandar Wynn is a Co-Director of QUT's Centre for Data Science and holds a Professorship in the School of Information Systems at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She leads the Process Science Academic Program and serves as the Academic Lead of Research for the School of Information Systems. Her expertise spans Process Mining, Data Quality, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Prof Wynn has attracted over AUD 6 million in research funding and holds an h-index of 41 with 8700+ citations. She is a member of the Australian Research Council College of Experts (2023–2025) and has received prestigious awards including the QLD Women in Technology Excellence Award (2024). Her research focuses on formal foundations of process modeling, verification, and automation. She has contributed to international conferences as a co-chair and program committee member, and co-edited special issues on RPA and process dynamics. Prof Wynn collaborates with industries like healthcare, insurance, and agriculture to optimize business processes through data-driven insights. Current research includes privacy-preserving process mining and quality-driven event log enhancement. Education: PhD (QUT, 2006), M. Information Technology (Research, QUT) Key Projects: Hospital Capacity Optimization, Liquid Process Model Collections, Risk-Aware BPM Supervision: Over 10 completed PhD/MSc students in process mining and analytics Awards: Multiple QUT Excellence Awards, ARC College Membership Her lab focuses on advancing process intelligence and RPA, with ongoing efforts in data quality frameworks and process mining standards (e.g., IEEE XES). She actively participates in industry partnerships, such as the CRC Food Agility project, to bridge research and real-world applications.

Paul BakerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Applied Microeconometrics
• Taxation (Business and International)
• International Microeconomics
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Paul Baker is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Management Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS) within the Accounting, Finance & Law department. His research focuses on applied microeconometrics, taxation (business and international), and international microeconomics, particularly addressing topics like foreign direct investment, corporate tax policy, and double taxation treaties. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2014), an MPhil from Cambridge (2010), an MBA from the University of British Columbia (2007), and a Bachelor of Accounting from McGill University (1992). Education: PhD: University of Cambridge | Essays on International Taxation and Investment (2014) MPhil: University of Cambridge (2010) MBA: University of British Columbia (2007) Bachelor of Accounting: McGill University (1992) His research integrates professional experience as a Chartered Accountant with empirical methods to explore taxation’s impact on business decisions and international trade. Key themes include the effects of tax treaties on FDI, bilateral investment treaties, and corporate tax policy determinants. Recent projects analyze modern slavery legislation in supply chains and cognitive influences on voting behavior in the UK’s EU referendum. Baker’s publications span tax avoidance’s effects on accounting comparability, volatility forecasting models, boardroom nationality impacts, and charitable donation elasticity under tax policies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth, inequality reduction, and responsible consumption. He has supervised two academic works and maintains active collaborations in international taxation and policy. His research emphasizes bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world economic challenges.

• Banking (Theory and Empirical)
• Financial Stability
• Financial Regulation

Dr. Kebin Ma is an Associate Professor of Finance at Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. He joined WBS in 2014 as an Assistant Professor and specializes in banking, financial stability, and regulation. His work has been presented at prestigious conferences such as the American Finance Association (AFA) and those organized by the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Education: Ph.D. in Finance, Tilburg University Research Interests: Banking Theory and Empirical Analysis Financial Regulation Systemic Risk and Stability Teaching: Dr. Ma teaches across multiple programs, including modules on Banks and Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance, and Central Banking. His courses are offered in undergraduate, graduate, and executive education tracks, reflecting his expertise in financial systems and institutions. Labs/Teams: He is part of the Finance Group at WBS, contributing to interdisciplinary research on financial markets and policy.

• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• Gender Economics
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Sara Spaziani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick since August 2024, with additional appointments as an Invited Researcher at J-PAL's Jobs and Opportunity Initiative and External Fellow at the Axa Research Lab on Gender Equality. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Brown University (2024), where she received dual Graduate Teaching Awards. Her academic trajectory demonstrates strong mentorship capabilities and research excellence from the outset of her career. Her research program bridges public economics with labor, gender, development, and political economy through rigorous methodological approaches. She specializes in designing social insurance mechanisms and gender inequality interventions using combined theoretical-empirical frameworks, administrative data analysis, and experimental/quasi-experimental designs. Her work demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary integration across economic subfields while maintaining methodological precision. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on gender dynamics in crisis contexts (Ugandan labor market during COVID-19) and institutional solutions (gender quotas in Italian politics). This dual emphasis on immediate policy responses and structural interventions demonstrates her commitment to evidence-based solutions for systemic inequality. Her recognition includes: Graduate Students Teaching Award at Brown University (2020, 2023) J-PAL Jobs and Opportunity Initiative Research Appointment Axa Research Lab Fellowship on Gender Equality Dr. Spaziani actively supervises graduate students while teaching advanced courses including Public Economics (EC9881) and Principles of Political Economy (PH336). Her research directly supports Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, 8, and 10 through concrete policy investigations. She maintains active research collaborations through J-PAL and Axa Research Lab networks, focusing on cross-national gender equality initiatives and poverty-alleviation strategies with interdisciplinary teams spanning economics, political science, and public health disciplines.