Zsuzsanna Kovács is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting, Institute of Financial and Economic Analysis, University of Szeged. She holds a PhD and MSc in Economics from the same university and has been affiliated since 2007. PhD in Economics MSc in Economics Chartered Accountant qualification Her research focuses on International Accounting , Intellectual Capital Disclosure , and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems . She investigates financial reporting practices in Hungary, particularly voluntary disclosures of intangible assets. Current research projects include: EFOP-3.6.2-16-2017-00007: Development of intelligent, sustainable society through technological innovation EFOP-3.6.1-16-2016-00008: Advancement of life science technologies in Szeged
Edit Lippai-Makra is an Assistant Professor at the University of Szeged, affiliated with the Institute of Financial and Economic Analysis and the Department of Accounting. She holds an MSc in Economics and is a Chartered Accountant, contributing to research in financial reporting practices and intangible asset disclosures. Education: MSc in Economics (University of Szeged, 2010) Research Interests: Focus on sustainability reporting, intellectual capital reporting, and challenges in modern accounting, with methodological expertise in content analysis of annual statements. She actively explores the intersection of financial practices and the 4th industrial revolution through collaborative research projects. Teaching: Delivers BSc courses in Controlling. Her work addresses technological and social dimensions of sustainable economic development within EU-funded initiatives.
Dr. Ian Kwan is a Senior Lecturer and Education Focussed academic in Finance at the University of New South Wales' School of Banking and Finance. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, he specializes in finance education and strategic alliances research. His academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration (Finance), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and an MBA. Education PhD in Business Administration (Finance), University of Navarra, Spain Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong MBA, Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW BEng (Electrical), University of New South Wales Research Interests Ian's research focuses on strategic alliances and their impact on corporate value creation, risk management, and knowledge transfer. His work explores how alliances influence firm performance, debt investor value, and organizational learning. Key themes include alliance relational capabilities and financial valuation methodologies. Scientific Awards Teaching Excellence Award (University of Navarra, 2016) Runner-up Best Paper (EIASM Interdisciplinary Workshop, 2011) PhD Scholarship (Asociación de Amigos, 2008) Multiple UNSW Teaching Award Nominations (2020-2022) Grants & Sponsorships Received over $50,000 in teaching development and career grants from PVCESE Secured corporate sponsorship funding for Finance Career Showcase (2022-2023)
Dr. Monika Malinowska-Olszowy , Professor at Lodz University of Technology, serves as Vice Dean for Education at the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design. Her work bridges academic leadership with innovative research in textile technology, sustainable development, and economic analysis of clothing markets. Faculty: Material Technologies and Textile Design University: Lodz University of Technology Research Focus : Malinowska-Olszowy’s research spans: Smart Textiles (textile chargers, wearable energy solutions) Sustainable Development (circular economy, waste elimination) Intellectual Capital Management (value measurement, organizational growth) Branding Strategies (regional identity, European market positioning) Corporate Social Responsibility (ethical manufacturing, stakeholder engagement) Scientific Contributions : Her publications emphasize: Textile industry innovation through eco-friendly materials Global competitiveness of Polish sportswear SMEs Transformation of production systems for zero-waste goals Intellectual capital as a driver for textile sector growth Regional development strategies (e.g., 'Włókiennicza Łódź' branding)
Stephen Kinsella is a Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick , Head of the Department of Economics , and a Research Associate at the Rhodes Centre for International Finance at Brown University. He co-directs the Immersive Software Engineering program and leads the +CityxChange, INCASE, and SMARTLAB research projects. Expertise in smart cities, fiscal policy, and intangible assets. Active in economic networks, natural capital integration, and public finance research. Research interests include macroeconomics, innovation, and the economics of technology. His work focuses on the interplay between digitalization, corporate taxation, and economic resilience, alongside regional collaborations and sustainable development. Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding fiscal consolidation, labor network dynamics, and the visualization of economic crises using accounting frameworks. His publications span topics like austerity impacts, intangible income shifting, and macroeconomic modeling. Scientific awards include: Economic Commentator of the Year (2018) Excellence in Research Award: Early Career Award (2015) Smurfit Business Journalist of the Year (2016) Kinsella is actively mentoring PhD students and contributes to media outlets like The Currency.news and the New York Times , emphasizing accessible economic discourse.
Catalin Starica serves as a Full Professor at the Institute of Information Management within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. His academic profile centers on quantitative methodologies applied to financial and accounting domains, with institutional affiliation clearly anchored in the university's economics faculty structure. His research program aggressively bridges statistical theory and financial practice, emphasizing Applied Statistics , Machine Learning in Finance , and Earnings Quality assessment. Core investigations dissect the price-earnings relationship dynamics, intangible asset valuation challenges, and the evolving role of accrual accounting in modern markets. Methodologically, he pioneers AI-driven approaches to financial statement analysis while maintaining rigorous econometric foundations. Analysis of his 2016-2025 publications reveals a pronounced shift toward computational finance, with machine learning techniques increasingly deployed to model earnings-price associations and intangible investment impacts. His work consistently challenges conventional accounting paradigms, particularly regarding earnings quality measurement and the relevance of traditional accrual systems in technology-driven economies. The trajectory indicates growing emphasis on AI integration and structural changes in financial data interpretation.
Ángel Salvador Gutiérrez Padrón is a full-time Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Management within the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria . His work spans Corporate Social Responsibility , Environmental Management , and Intellectual Capital in business contexts. Research Interests include: Sustainable business practices in tourism and island economies Technology adoption in SMEs Financial analysis of regional sectors Intangible assets and territorial development Advising : Supervised 15+ final degree projects between 2014-2023, including topics on: Corporate Social Responsibility Business plans for franchises Eco-efficiency in hotel sector Financial product analysis Labor legislation in SMEs Projects : Led research on Gran Canaria's labor market (2016-2017) and intellectual capital in startups (2006).
Iain Cockburn is the Richard C. Shipley Professor in Strategy & Innovation at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. His research focuses on intellectual property, innovation economics, and biopharmaceutical policy. PhD, Harvard University (1990) MA, Harvard University (1987) BS, Queen Mary College, University of London (1984) His work examines patent systems, technology diffusion, and the impact of artificial intelligence on innovation. Key contributions include studies on pharmaceutical pricing, clinical trial economics, and the role of information technology in innovation productivity. Recent publications analyze global patent trends, AI-driven innovation challenges, and the economics of drug development. Themes include patent thickets, licensing strategies, and regional innovation ecosystems. Contact: cockburn@bu.edu
Nikola Stefanovic is a professor at the Department of Postgraduate Studies , affiliated with University of Singidunum . He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Novi Sad (2009), a Master's from Wake Forest University (2000), and a bachelor's from Guilford College (1997). Doctoral studies: University of Novi Sad (2009) Master's studies: Wake Forest University, USA (2000) Undergraduate studies: Guilford College, USA (1997) His research focuses on leadership in quality management , private equity , banking systems , and corporate governance . He explores intersections between financial technology (Fintech) and sustainable business practices , particularly in the Serbian banking sector. The 15 most recent publications span topics including credit fraud management, ETF investments, portfolio optimization, gender dynamics in banking, and digitainability. These works reflect a trend toward integrating data-driven decision-making in financial and organizational contexts. Nikola's contributions extend to practical applications like aquaponics embedded systems and production process optimization using genetic algorithms. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science and business economics .
Jörg Freiling is a Professor at the University of Bremen, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and the SCOUT Institute for Strategic Competence Management. His research focuses on strategic competence management, entrepreneurship theory, SME management, business start-ups, strategic management, and service management. He leads the LEMEX Chair for Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Start-up Management. His research explores theoretical and practical aspects of competence-based strategies in dynamic business environments. Key themes include resource orchestration, internationalization processes, service innovation, and entrepreneurial marketing. His work integrates evolutionary economics, systems dynamics, and network theory to analyze competitive advantage. Freiling's publications (2002-2006) predominantly address competence-based management frameworks, international business strategies, and service innovation. Recent articles emphasize empirical validation of theoretical models, cross-border expansion challenges, and dynamic capabilities in SMEs. He directs the LEMEX research group, focusing on entrepreneurial processes and SME competitiveness. No awards or grants are documented in this text.
Andrew J Miller is a Professor at the Department of Animal & Dairy Science, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia. His academic profile spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Health Informatics, with a focus on social media behavior, corporate financial performance, and regulatory compliance. Research Trends: His work examines information security dynamics (cybersecurity behavior, HIPAA compliance), technology's financial impacts (firm performance, IT investment), and behavioral aspects of IT adoption (virtual assistants, health data deception). Key Collaborations: No explicit team or lab affiliations mentioned in the provided texts.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emre Horasan serves as a full-time Associate Professor in the Business Department at Kafkas University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences since 2023, following prior academic appointments at both Kafkas University (2004-present) and Marmara University (2005-2014). He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Marmara University (2013), complemented by Master's (2007) and Bachelor's degrees (2003) from the same institution. PhD: Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Accounting and Finance (2013) Master's: Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Accounting and Finance (2007) Bachelor's: Marmara University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Administration (2003) Horasan's research focuses on Management and Cost Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, and Financial Accounting, with recent publications exploring sustainability reporting, corporate governance, cost stickiness in manufacturing, and integrated reporting systems. His work demonstrates strong alignment with contemporary accounting challenges in Turkish business environments, particularly within the BIST-listed companies and manufacturing sector. Notable emerging themes include environmental uncertainty in hospitality accounting, big data applications in accounting systems, and intellectual capital valuation. Environmental uncertainty impacts on management accounting systems Cost behavior analysis in manufacturing sectors Sustainability reporting practices in Turkish corporations Corporate governance-compliance relationships Big data integration in accounting processes Horasan has supervised eight graduate students across master's and doctoral programs at Kafkas University, with thesis topics spanning cost volatility in commodity markets, remote work fraud risks, strategic cost management, and macroeconomic uncertainty effects. His teaching portfolio includes Strategic Cost Management, Management Accounting, and Financial Accounting courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Prasanna Tambe is a Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as Faculty Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research. His research focuses on the economics of technology and labor, particularly examining how AI and data science transform HR applications and high-tech labor markets. With publications in top journals like Management Science and Information Systems Research, Professor Tambe's work has significantly influenced understanding of IT labor economics and AI's impact on workforce dynamics. Professor Tambe earned his S.B. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT before completing his Ph.D. in Managerial Science and Applied Economics at Wharton. His academic journey includes nearly a decade at NYU Stern School of Business prior to joining Wharton in 2017. Professor Tambe's research spans three interconnected domains. First, he investigates the economics of IT labor markets, studying competition for software developers and how technological shifts affect employment outcomes. Second, he examines AI's impact on work, skills, and organizational competition. Third, he analyzes how algorithms transform HR functions from hiring to retention. His methodology often leverages Internet-scale data from job sites and career platforms to measure labor market activity with unprecedented granularity. Recent work explores gender wage gaps in emerging technology adoption, remote work's impact on applicant diversity, and auditing large language models for hiring bias. Analysis of Professor Tambe's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining AI's societal and workplace implications. His work increasingly focuses on generative AI's transformative potential, algorithmic fairness in hiring, and reskilling challenges. While maintaining rigorous economic analysis of labor markets, his research has evolved to address pressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology sectors. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges information systems, labor economics, and organizational behavior. Poets & Quants Best Undergraduate Professors, 2020 Best Published Paper in Information Systems Research Two papers nominated for Best Published IS Paper in Management Science Best Student Paper, INFORMS Conference on Information Systems and Technology, 2020 Best Student Paper, Workshop on Information Systems and Economics, 2020 Management Science Best Paper Published in Information Systems, 2016 Information Systems Research, Best Associate Editor, 2017 ISS Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award, 2016 Professor Tambe serves on the editorial board of Management Science and previously served on Information Systems Research's board. His research has been supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. In the classroom, he teaches award-winning courses including "AI, Business, and Society," where students engage with hands-on labs to understand AI implementation challenges. Student testimonials consistently praise his ability to make complex technical concepts accessible and relevant to real-world business challenges. As Faculty Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, Professor Tambe leads initiatives examining how organizations can effectively integrate AI while addressing ethical and operational challenges. His work with the Wharton AI research center informs executive education programs on business model innovation in the age of AI and strategies for accountable AI implementation.
Dr. Su Jung Jee is a Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in Operations and Technology Management at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, affiliated with the Department of Analytics, Technology and Operations. She holds a concurrent position as Associate Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), University of Oxford. Previously, she served as Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield Management School and University of Bradford Management School, with visiting positions at INET Oxford and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex. Her research investigates innovation ecosystems through multiple lenses: Core domains: Intellectual property regimes, technology transfer mechanisms, and AI industrial dynamics Methodological expertise: Patent analytics, bibliometrics, and complex systems modeling Applied contexts: Climate technology diffusion, catch-up strategies in emerging economies, and sustainable system transitions Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: Longitudinal tracking of technology evolution through patent and citation networks Cross-sectoral innovation patterns between AI, clean tech, and manufacturing Policy frameworks for knowledge sharing in developing economies Awards and fellowships: Overseas Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Research Foundation of Korea (funded Oxford visit) Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowship, NRF Korea (2021) ESRC InterAct ECR Fellowship (2023-2024) Research leadership includes: Co-Principal Investigator for SSHRC New Frontiers project on gender dynamics in STEM (£146k, 2023-2025) Principal Investigator for ESRC project on AI-driven material innovation Consultancy leadership for GIZ on climate technology IP frameworks (2022-2023) Educational background comprises a PhD and BS in Industrial Engineering from Yonsei University, South Korea, specializing in Technology Management and Analytics. She holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) status.
José-Victor Ríos-Rull is the Lawrence R. Klein Professor of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also serves as Professor of Finance (secondary appointment) and Director of the Penn Institute for Economic Research. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including the University of Minnesota (where he was Carlson Professor of Economics from 2007-2015) and University College London (where he has been a Professorial Research Fellow since 2017). He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota in 1990 under the supervision of Nobel laureate Ed Prescott. His research interests cover a broad spectrum of macroeconomic topics with a particular focus on heterogeneity in economic modeling. Key areas include business cycles, labor economics, public finance, health economics, and the distributional effects of economic policies. Ríos-Rull has pioneered the integration of heterogeneous agent models into mainstream macroeconomics, particularly examining how individual differences in wealth, health, and labor market experiences affect aggregate economic outcomes. His work on the distributional consequences of pandemics, sovereign debt, credit scoring, and tax policy has been particularly influential in recent years. Ríos-Rull's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical and empirical dimensions of macroeconomics. His recent work shows increasing attention to health economics (particularly pandemic modeling), sovereign debt issues, and the intersection of financial innovation with household behavior. The recurring themes across his publications include the importance of incorporating heterogeneity into macroeconomic models, the analysis of fiscal policy effects across different population segments, and the examination of how various economic frictions affect aggregate outcomes. Economic Theory Fellow of the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), 2017 Honorary member of the Spanish Economic Association, 2008 Fellow of the Econometric Society, 2007 Samuel H. Preston Endowed Term Professor of the Social Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, 2006-2007 Winner of the 2005 Arrow Prize for Senior Economists Ríos-Rull has advised over fifty PhD students across multiple institutions, establishing himself as a significant mentor in the field. His grant history demonstrates sustained research funding, including multiple NSF grants spanning decades. He has organized numerous major conferences and served on editorial boards of top economics journals, including the Review of Economic Studies and the International Economic Review. His teaching portfolio includes advanced graduate courses in quantitative macroeconomics and undergraduate courses in public economics, reflecting his commitment to both research and education.
