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Andrea L. EisfeldtView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics and Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Market Liquidity
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Andrea L. Eisfeldt holds the Laurence D. and Lori W. Fink Endowed Chair in Finance and serves as Professor of Finance at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she has been teaching since 2010. Prior to UCLA, she spent 10 years as an assistant professor and then tenured associate professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. Economics (2000), University of Chicago M.A. Economics (2000), University of Chicago B.S. Economics with highest honors (1994), University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Eisfeldt's research focuses on the intersection of financial markets and macroeconomics, with particular expertise in market liquidity, intangible assets valuation, bank valuation, and over-the-counter markets. Her recent work examines how equity-based pay impacts measures of labor share and income/wealth inequality, challenging conventional wisdom about technological progress and economic disparity. She has conducted significant research on how equity compensation for non-executive employees affects standard labor compensation data and conclusions about income distribution. Her scholarly contributions have earned recognition through prestigious awards: Smith Breeden Distinguished Paper prize (2004) Jensen Prize (second place, 2008) Smith Breeden First Place Paper award (2013) Amundi Smith Breeden prize (twice) Edwin Mills best paper award from Real Estate Economics Research grants from National Science Foundation and Banque de France Eisfeldt maintains significant professional engagement beyond academia, having served on the board of the American Finance Association (Investments, Strategic Planning and Ethics Committees), currently serving on the UCLA Investment Company board, and acting as academic advisor to Vise, a FinTech investment management firm. Her research on valuing intangible assets informs institutional investment portfolios and the Simplify NEXT Suite of ETFs. She has held industry positions including Chief Economist at Structured Portfolio Management and consultant to AQR Capital Management, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical applications in asset management.

Carla HaynView profile

Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Disclosures
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Carla Hayn is a Professor of Accounting and the Ernst & Young Chair in Accounting at UCLA Anderson School of Management. She serves as the Accounting Area Chair and Director of International Initiatives at the Center for Global Management. Her research focuses on financial reporting, tax disclosures, mergers and acquisitions, and the economic consequences of accounting information. Ph.D., University of Michigan (1988) Hayn's research examines the impact of accounting numbers on stock prices, analysts' forecasts, and corporate valuation. She has pioneered hybrid educational models like FEMBA Flex and EMBA Monthly sections, blending intensive classroom learning with online modules. Her work also addresses corporate governance and international business strategies. Hayn's recent publications explore measurement conservatism, goodwill impairment indicators, and earnings forecast dynamics, reflecting her expertise in financial disclosures and market responses. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in taxation, M&A, and regulatory compliance. Ernst & Young Chair in Accounting Coopers & Lybrand fellowship in mergers and acquisitions Hayn consults with corporate boards on financial strategy and serves as an expert witness in securities litigation, focusing on financial reporting, valuation fraud, and damage assessment. She co-directs UCLA Anderson Executive Education’s corporate governance program.

Martin WiddicksView profile

Academic

• Mathematical Finance
• Derivatives Pricing
• Financial Economics
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Martin Widdicks is a Teaching Associate Professor of Finance and Director of the MSF Program at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Faculty Fellow distinction and has been recognized as an outstanding teacher repeatedly since 2011. His academic background includes a PhD in Mathematical Finance (University of Manchester, 2002) and a BSc in Mathematics (Manchester, 1999). Research interests focus on mathematical finance, particularly derivative pricing methodologies, singular perturbation theory applications, and executive compensation models. He has developed frameworks for multi-asset option valuation and analyzed incentive structures in equity-based compensation. Recent work includes extracting market crash and bankruptcy signals from options data. Teaching responsibilities span core quantitative finance courses (FIN 502, FIN 503), derivatives (FIN 512), and advanced electives like Complex Derivatives (FIN 514) and Term Structure Models (FIN 516/517). His awards include the Shebik Faculty Fellowship (2021–2022) and Towey Faculty Fellowship (2019–2021). Notable publications include Journal of Futures Markets , Journal of Corporate Finance , and Mathematical Finance . His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in risk management and corporate decision-making.

Sebastien BradleyView profile

Associate Professor

• International Economics
• Public Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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Sebastien Bradley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at LeBow College of Business, Drexel University. His research focuses on international economics, public economics, applied econometrics, and real estate and managerial economics. He has published in top-tier journals such as The Lancet Global Health , American Economic Journal - Economic Policy , and Journal of Accounting and Economics . His research interests include tax policy, international taxation, behavioral responses in markets, and empirical analysis of public policies. Key themes in his work involve IP Box regimes, territorial tax systems, patent activity, airline tax disclosure, and real estate transaction timing. His methodological expertise lies in panel data analysis, gravity models, and econometric evaluation of policy impacts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing the economic effects of tax reforms globally, particularly on corporate behavior, innovation, and consumer decision-making. His interdisciplinary work bridges economics, public policy, and business strategy, often using large-scale datasets and causal inference methods. While no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his publication record in high-impact journals indicates significant scholarly recognition. He has collaborated with researchers across institutions and disciplines, contributing to studies on global health aid and international tax competition. Bradley advises on economic policy implications and has been cited in media outlets such as RTE regarding airline fee structures. Although no formal advisees or grant information is listed, his extensive publication record suggests active research leadership. He is based at Gerri C. LeBow Hall, Drexel University, where he contributes to the academic mission of the economics faculty.

Olenka KacperczykView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• Social Responsibility
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Olenka Kacperczyk is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. She earned her PhD from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and previously held a faculty position at MIT's Sloan School of Management. PhD - Ross School of Business, University of Michigan BA - Mount Holyoke College Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, particularly examining inequality in startup ecosystems, labor market dynamics, and institutional impacts on innovation. Key themes include gender disparities in entrepreneurial funding, the role of institutional protections for minority employees, and the paradoxical effects of corporate social responsibility on firm value. Recent publications highlight her work on gender homophily in venture hiring, wage dispersion mechanisms, and the racial entrepreneurship gap. Her articles span journals like Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Administrative Science Quarterly . Kauffman Junior Faculty Scholarship for Entrepreneurship Research William F. Glueck Award at the Academy of Management Olenka serves as Associate Editor for Management Science , Organization Science , and Administrative Science Quarterly . She has also held editorial roles at Strategic Management Journal and Management Science . Her teaching portfolio includes entrepreneurship strategy and strategic management courses.

John DumayView profile

Professor

• Modern Slavery Disclosure
• Intellectual Capital
• Non-Financial Accounting
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Professor John Dumay is a leading academic in accounting and finance at Macquarie University, Sydney. His research focuses on modern slavery, intellectual capital, non-financial accounting, and sustainability. He holds a PhD from Sydney University (2008), alongside qualifications in management research and education. Recognized globally, he ranks in the top 2% of scientists and was Australia's Top Researcher in Accounting & Taxation (2020, 2022, 2023). He has authored/co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles, with collaborations spanning 15 countries. As an editorial leader, he serves as Associate Editor for Accounting Auditing and Accountability Journal and Meditari Accountancy Research , and Deputy Editor for Accounting & Finance . Education PhD in Intellectual Capital in Action: Australian Studies (Sydney University, 2008) Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education), University of Sydney (2011) Master of Arts in Management Research Methods, Macquarie Graduate School of Management (2006) Master of Business Administration, Australian Graduate School of Management (2004) Research Interests Professor Dumay explores modern slavery legislation, intellectual capital measurement, corporate sustainability reporting, and research methodologies. His work bridges accounting practices with societal challenges, particularly in supply chain accountability and ethical governance. Recent studies include critical analyses of chocolate industry sustainability and climate-related investor behavior. Awards & Recognition Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (2008) Top 2% World Scientist by Stanford/Elsevier (2019–2022, Lifetime) Highly Commended Paper Awards across multiple journals Grants & Projects Projects include measuring innovation in Sydney, intellectual capital in universities, and knowledge economy scorecards Collaborations in Australia, China, Scandinavia, and Europe Labs & Teams He leads interdisciplinary teams addressing wicked problems through critical intellectual capital frameworks. Notable initiatives include the Chocolate Scorecard project evaluating sustainability in cocoa supply chains.

Jooh LeeView profile

Professor

• Operations Strategy
• Corporate Sustainability
• CEO Compensation
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Dr. Jooh Lee is a Professor of Management at Rowan University's William G. Rohrer College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Mississippi and an M.S. from Colorado State University. His research examines operational linkages between strategy and performance, with emphasis on sustainability, reputation, CEO compensation, and technology impacts. Lee has published over 130 scholarly articles focusing on international business strategy and operational efficiency. His recent work analyzes ESG performance, R&D-exports synergies, and reputation- compensation relationships using advanced modeling techniques. Research methodologies include neural networks, comparative international analyses, and longitudinal performance studies. Honors include holding The Campbell Professorial Chair. His teaching portfolio includes Operations Management, Managerial Decision Making Tools, and Business Forecasting at MBA and undergraduate levels.

Maria LoumiotiView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Intermediation
• Non-Bank Lending
• Sustainable Finance
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Maria Loumioti serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management. Previously holding faculty positions at University of Southern California and MIT Sloan, she holds a DBA from Harvard Business School (2012) and BBA from Athens University of Economics and Business (2005). Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Business Administration, Harvard Business School, 2012 Bachelor of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business, 2005 Professor Loumioti's research centers on financial intermediation with expertise in non-bank lending, securitization, and credit markets. She examines ESG debt instruments, banking transparency, and soft information in loan quality assessment. Her work bridges accounting, finance, and sustainability policy through rigorous empirical analysis of debt markets and regulatory impacts. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals growing emphasis on sustainable finance since 2020, particularly examining ESG investor behavior in debt markets and discrepancies between banks' environmental disclosures versus actual lending practices. Her recent work investigates sustainability-linked loan structures while earlier research established foundational insights on intangible asset collateralization and short-termism in capital markets. Her honors include the European Central Bank Lamfalussy Fellowship (2018) and Outstanding Reviewer Award from The Accounting Review (2020). Key recognitions feature: Naveen Jindal School of Management Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2020) Swedish House of Finance Visiting Scholar (2019) Best Paper in Management Accounting Award, MAS Annual Meeting (2015) Harvard Business School Doctoral Fellowship (2007-2012) Supported by visiting scholar appointments at European Central Bank and Banque de France, her research informs financial regulation through central bank collaborations. Media outlets including Bloomberg and Harvard Business Review regularly cite her findings on banking practices and sustainable finance.

Suresh RadhakrishnanView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Performance Evaluation
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Dr. Suresh Radhakrishnan is a Constantine Konstans Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of Research at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance within the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on valuation of intangible assets, corporate governance, and the impact of social responsibility initiatives on business performance. He has authored numerous articles in top-tier journals across accounting, finance, and information systems. Radhakrishnan holds a PhD from New York University (1991), an MS from NYU (1989), and a BCom from the University of Madras (1980), with certifications from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His teaching excellence has been recognized through awards from Rutgers University and NYU, as well as the Naveen Jindal School’s Outstanding Graduate Teacher of the Year Award (2001, 2007). Over his career, he has mentored nearly 20 PhD students and contributed to groundbreaking studies, including the 2006 paper linking corporate charitable giving to revenue growth in consumer industries. His current work explores macroeconomic outlooks, M&A quality, and the sustainability of decentralized systems like Bitcoin. Education: PhD in Accounting, New York University, 1991 MS in Accounting, New York University, 1989 Bachelor of Commerce, University of Madras, India, 1980 Awards: Herman E. Krooss Award for Best Dissertation, NYU (1992) Multiple teaching awards including the NJ SOM’s top honor Research Themes: Corporate governance mechanisms Earnings management and financial reporting Social capital’s role in disclosure practices

Diogenis BaboukardosView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Reporting
• Sustainability Accounting
• Climate Change Disclosures
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Diogenis Baboukardos is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), specializing in sustainability and climate change reporting. He is affiliated with the Department of Accounting and Finance and serves as a Research Affiliate at the Adam Smith Observatory of Corporate Reporting Practices (University of Glasgow) and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Essex Business School (University of Essex). Research Funding: UK Financial Reporting Council, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Academic Roles: Secretary of BAFA’s Financial Accounting & Reporting Special Interest Group, editorial board member of multiple journals. His research spans sustainability accounting, integrated reporting, audit practices, and corporate governance, with a focus on regulatory impacts and market consequences. Publications appear in journals like Journal of Accounting & Public Policy and Business Strategy and the Environment , while his work addresses carbon reporting, biodiversity disclosures, and pandemic-era accountability. Scientific awards include Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy . He organizes conferences (e.g., Financial Reporting and Business Communication 2025) and contributes to industry reports for ACCA and FRC.

Gaétan de RassenfosseView profile

Associate Professor

• Science and Technology Policies
• Intellectual Property
• Innovation Economics
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Gaétan de Rassenfosse is an Associate Professor at EPFL's School of Management of Technology (CDM), specializing in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies. He joined EPFL in 2014 and holds a PhD in Economics from the Solvay Business School (Université Libre de Bruxelles). His research focuses on crafting evidence-based policies for knowledge economies, particularly in intellectual property, intangible capital measurement, and 'science of science.' He has published in top journals like Journal of Industrial Economics and Research Policy , secured over CHF 2.5M in research grants, and advised governments and international organizations such as the European Commission and Swiss Federal Office for Education and Research (SERI). He teaches courses on innovation economics and intellectual property management. Professional roles include membership in the CDM Management Board, the Conference of Section Directors (CDS), and doctoral program committees. His advising includes guiding 5 PhD students focusing on policy impacts in clean technology, innovation incentives, and science organization. Key research themes span patent systems, innovation policy efficacy, and cross-border knowledge flows. He actively engages with media and policymakers to translate academic insights into actionable public strategies.

Paul ZarowinView profile

Professor

• Accounting Information
• Financial Accounting
• Earnings Management
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Paul Zarowin is a Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Chicago and an M.B.A. in Finance from the same institution, along with a B.A. in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Research Interests: Professor Zarowin's research centers on the relationship between accounting information and stock market prices. He investigates how financial disclosures, accounting choices, and regulatory frameworks influence market efficiency and earnings quality. His work spans earnings management, R&D capitalization, financial reporting transparency, and the valuation implications of accounting practices. Publication Trends: His recent publications in leading journals such as The Accounting Review , Journal of Accounting and Economics , and Review of Accounting Studies reflect a consistent focus on empirical accounting research, particularly on how accounting decisions affect market perceptions and firm behavior. Themes include the impact of regulation on R&D reporting, earnings manipulation strategies, and the reliability of financial statements in private versus public firms. Scientific Awards: New York University Presidential Fellowship Peat Marwick National Research Fellowship Glucksman Institute Fellowship Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Professor Zarowin has led impactful research supported by prestigious fellowships. His work often involves collaborative projects with scholars across institutions, suggesting active mentorship and research leadership. He teaches Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting and Analysis in undergraduate and MBA programs, and also teaches Accounting for Lawyers at NYU Law School. Labs and Research Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Zarowin is deeply embedded in the academic accounting community through collaborative research and departmental leadership. His work frequently appears in joint studies, indicating strong engagement with research teams and scholarly networks focused on financial reporting and market outcomes.

• Sport Management
• Sport Sociology
• Gender Studies
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Prof. Dr. Pamela Wicker is a Full Professor of Sport Management and Sport Sociology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, University of Bielefeld . Her research spans sport economics, nonprofit organizational capacity, gender dynamics, environmental sustainability, and health outcomes in sport. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and held editorial roles at journals like European Sport Management Quarterly and Journal of Sports Economics . Education: Dr. phil. (PhD) and Privatdozentin (Habilitation) in Sport Science, German Sport University Cologne. Key Research Areas: Sport governance, gender equity, climate impact of sport, volunteerism, organizational resilience, and health economics. Scientific Recognition: 2024 NASSM Distinguished Research Award 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Sport, Business and Management 2018 NASSM Research Fellow 2017 SMAANZ Best Paper Award Her recent work analyzes environmental behavior in sport clubs, gender diversity in governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of sport participation. She leads empirical studies on volunteer dynamics and sustainability practices, with methodological expertise in multi-level modeling and contingent valuation approaches.

Laurie CiaramellaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Innovation Economics
• Intellectual Property
• Markets for Technology
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Laurie Ciaramella is an Assistant Professor in Economics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Télécom Paris) and an Affiliated Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition. She also serves as an adjunct Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and holds the ANR JCJC TaxIP grant as principal investigator. Her educational background includes a BSc in Economics from Université Paris Dauphine, an MSc in Economics of Markets and Organizations from Toulouse School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from MINES ParisTech. Her doctoral thesis, 'Trade and Relocation of Intellectual Property: Essays on the Markets for Patents,' was supervised by Yann Ménière and Catalina Martinez and earned recognition as a Best Dissertation Award Finalist at the Academy of Management. Ciaramella's research centers on the economics of innovation, with specific expertise in intellectual property systems, tax policy implications for innovation, markets for technology, and innovation financing. She employs advanced econometric methods to investigate how firms manage intellectual property assets, how taxation affects patent relocation decisions, and how geographical constraints impact technology markets. Her work demonstrates how patent boxes influence corporate tax strategies and how intellectual property can serve as loan collateral, particularly benefiting small and financially constrained firms. Her publications reveal consistent focus on European patent systems, international knowledge flows, and the intersection of tax policy with innovation strategies. Key trends show increasing empirical sophistication in analyzing firm-level patent data, with growing attention to policy implications for international tax coordination and innovation financing mechanisms. Best Dissertation Award Finalist, Technology and Innovation Management Division, Academy of Management (2018) Best PhD Paper (Bent Dalum) Award, DRUID 17 Academy (2017) Presentation at Rising Star Session, EARIE (2017) As principal investigator of the ANR JCJC TaxIP grant, Ciaramella leads significant research on taxation and intellectual property. Her research visits to Northwestern University's Searle Center and EPFL's College of Management demonstrate international scholarly engagement. Her work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy considerations, particularly regarding how tax regimes affect corporate innovation strategies and intellectual property management. Current projects include 'Intellectual Property as Loan Collateral,' investigating how firms use IP assets to secure financing. Ciaramella maintains active research collaborations with institutions including Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, CREST research center, and various European patent offices. Her methodological approach combines microeconomic analysis with legal and tax system insights to examine real-world innovation dynamics.

Dimitris PapanikolaouView profile

Professor

• Asset Pricing
• Macroeconomics
• Innovation
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Dimitris Papanikolaou serves as the John L. & Helen Kellogg Professor of Finance at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research critically examines the nexus between technological innovation and financial markets, with recent contributions spanning intangible capital measurement, innovation's impact on labor dynamics, executive markets, and financial frictions. Education: PhD in Financial Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007) MS in Finance and Economics, London School of Economics (2001) BA in Economics and Finance, University of Piraeus (2000) Papanikolaou's research program centers on Asset Pricing , Macroeconomics , Innovation , Economic Growth , and Intangible Capital . He pioneers methodologies for quantifying innovation through textual analysis of patents while investigating how technological advances reshape financial markets and labor outcomes. His work reveals critical insights into human capital displacement, the economic value of intangibles, and the causal mechanisms linking financial constraints to innovation efficiency, employing rigorous empirical designs including natural experiments and administrative datasets. Analysis of his recent publications shows a pronounced interdisciplinary trajectory, merging finance, labor economics, and innovation studies through cutting-edge techniques like NLP and big data analytics. Key thematic clusters include AI's labor market effects (examining task exposure and wage dynamics), creative destruction measurement (using text-based innovation displacement metrics), and intangible capital's macroeconomic role (exploring firm scope, concentration, and growth implications). These works consistently establish causal relationships through exogenous variation in innovation shocks and patent data. Scientific recognition includes: Kellogg Research Mentorship Award Best Paper Award, London Business School Finance Symposium (2018) Best Paper Award, Red Rock Finance Conference (2017) Crowell Memorial Prize (second place), Panagora Asset Management Amundi Smith Breeden Prize, American Finance Association (2014 and 2013) Roger F. Murray Prize (second place), The Q Group (2011) As Co-Editor of the Journal of Financial Economics and former editorial board member for Management Science, the Journal of Finance, and the Review of Financial Studies, Papanikolaou shapes scholarly discourse in finance. His mentorship excellence—recognized by the Kellogg Research Mentorship Award—demonstrates commitment to developing next-generation scholars, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials. Collaborative research networks with leading economists like Kogan, Schmidt, and Eisfeldt drive his high-impact publications. Papanikolaou's research ecosystem involves extensive collaboration with interdisciplinary teams leveraging computational methods for innovation measurement. Current projects focus on AI-labor market interactions and intangible capital dynamics, often utilizing proprietary patent datasets and administrative worker records to generate policy-relevant insights about technological disruption and market efficiency.