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Dr. Kai Li serves as Professor of Finance at the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, holding the Canada Research Chair in Corporate Governance and W. Maurice Young Endowed Chair in Finance. Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022), she is Managing Editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and previously served on editorial boards of Review of Financial Studies, Management Science, and Journal of Finance. Her academic foundation includes a BSc from Jiaotong University, MA from Concordia University, and PhD from the University of Toronto. Dr. Li's research examines corporate governance through three interconnected lenses: gender dynamics in finance (board diversity, analyst performance), corporate culture quantification (using generative AI and machine learning), and green innovation (environmental governance). Her methodology pioneers computational approaches to analyze textual data from corporate disclosures, bridging finance, computer science, and social sciences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a distinct trajectory toward interdisciplinary research, increasingly integrating artificial intelligence with traditional finance to study culture and sustainability. This shift demonstrates growing emphasis on empirical measurement of intangible governance factors through NLP and generative models. Her accolades include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) UBC Killam Research Award Sauder Research Excellence Award (junior/senior) Barclays Global Investors Canada Research Award John L. Weinberg/IRRCi Best Paper Award (2024) Best Paper Award at 2024 China International Conference in Finance While the provided materials confirm her editorial leadership and research impact, specific details regarding graduate student supervision and grant funding portfolios were not disclosed. Dr. Li maintains affiliations with the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (Senior Fellow), European Corporate Governance Institute (Research Member), and FinTech at Cornell Initiative (Research Fellow).

• Corporate Governance
• Gender and Finance
• Corporate Culture
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Dr Marcus Keogh-Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Development within the Faculty of Public Health and Policy at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). His position is split between research focusing on macroeconomic modeling of health and serving as Deputy Programme Director for the school's public health distance learning program. Education: BSc in Mathematics and Statistics, Queen Mary University of London (1995-1998) MSc in Computer Studies, University of Essex (1998-1999) PhD in "A Statistical Model of Internet Traffic," Queen Mary University of London (1999-2004) PGCILT Modules 1 and 2, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2008-2012) Dr Keogh-Brown's research focuses on analyzing the macro-economic impact of health disorders and developing macro-economic models in health contexts. His areas of interest include infectious diseases (SARS, influenza, COVID-19, tuberculosis, malaria) and non-communicable diseases (Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia). He specializes in health-related applications of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling with GAMS, with current work on health and macroeconomic modeling of COVID-19, tuberculosis, child labor, and health-related food policies. His publication record shows a strong trend toward integrated macroeconomic-epidemiological modeling, particularly for infectious disease outbreaks and public health interventions. Recent work focuses on tuberculosis in India, Covid-19 impacts in Pakistan, and food policy interventions like the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy. His research consistently applies economic modeling frameworks to evaluate the health and economic impacts of disease and health policies across multiple countries including Ghana, India, Thailand, Myanmar, UK, and China. Grants: Current: "Modelling the health social care and macroeconomic impacts of dementia policies in the UK" (NIHR, 2025-2026) Current: "Co-designing food system fiscal policy for healthy people and planet" (University of Oxford, 2022-2025) Completed: "COVID-19 vaccine scenario analysis for health economic and social impacts" (WHO, 2022) Completed: "Evaluation of the impact of the UK industry levy of sugar-sweetened beverages" (University of Cambridge, 2017-2023) Completed: "Macroeconomic Burden of Alzheimers in China" (Jansen Global Services LLC, 2014-2015) Dr Keogh-Brown is affiliated with several research centers at LSHTM including the Malaria Centre, Global Health Economics Centre, and Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases. His collaborative work spans multiple countries and addresses critical intersections between health, economics, and policy.

• Macroeconomic modeling of health disorders
• Infectious disease economics
• Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling
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Leid Zejnilovic is an Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he co-founded the Data Science Knowledge Center and serves as Academic Director, and co-founded the Open and User Innovation Knowledge Center as Scientific Deputy Director. He also co-founded the Patient Innovation platform, enabling patients and caregivers to share self-made healthcare solutions. With a double PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics, his career spans over 20 years of international consulting, academic entrepreneurship, and teaching at institutions like Imperial College Business School and Ludwig Boltzmann Institute. PhD in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Technological Change (Carnegie Mellon University / Catholic University of Portugal, 2014) Master in Engineering and Public Policy (Carnegie Mellon University, 2012) Master in Information Technology (Dzemal Bijedic University, 2007) Bachelor in Telecommunications (University of Sarajevo, 2002) His research focuses on Technology and Innovation Management, Human-Computer Interaction, and data-driven solutions across healthcare, tourism, and education. He has published extensively in journals like California Management Review , PLoS ONE , and Marine Policy , with recent work analyzing big data in tourism, machine learning for oral health, and pandemic impacts on fisheries. As an Associate Editor for Data & Policy Journal , his contributions bridge academic research and real-world applications. Co-founding the Data Science for Social Good Foundation and leading over 100 talks in industry and academia, Zejnilovic's career emphasizes translating innovation into social and economic impact through platforms, policy, and education.

• Technology and Innovation Management
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
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Daniel W. Green is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School , Harvard University. He teaches Finance II to MBA students and pursues research at the intersection of corporate finance, capital markets, and financial intermediation. Education: PhD in Financial Economics – MIT Sloan School of Management BA in Economics & Mathematics – University of Rochester Research Interests: Professor Green’s scholarship centers on how the organization of financial markets shapes firm capital structure and broader economic activity. Current projects explore socially responsible capital allocation, bank exit policies in energy lending, transaction-tax externalities in real-estate markets, and retirement-income innovation. His work spans both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, drawing on settings as diverse as high-yield debt markets and microfinance. Publications Profile: Across 16 refereed articles, working papers, and Harvard cases, Green’s recent output tackles pressing policy and market questions—from the fiscal impact of Los Angeles’ mansion tax to the real effects of bank divestment from coal. Collectively, these studies illuminate how financing frictions, regulatory policies, and investor preferences jointly determine capital flows, firm behavior, and household welfare. Teaching & Case Development: In addition to Finance II, Green has authored or co-authored multiple award-winning HBS cases covering divestment strategy (Harvard Endowment), retirement product design (RTX Lifetime Income), and competitive bidding (Anadarko Petroleum). Contact: Email: dgreen@hbs.edu Office: 235 Baker Library, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163

• Corporate Finance
• Capital Markets
• Financial Intermediation
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Samantha Su-Hsien Sim is an Assistant Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (NOVA SBE) in Portugal, where she teaches Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource-related courses. She is affiliated with the Leadership for Impact Centre at Nova SBE and the Mindfulness Initiative at Singapore Management University, and serves as a faculty adviser for the student-led Nova Mindfulness Club. Doctorate in Business, Singapore Management University Bachelor in Social Science, Singapore Management University Master in Social Science, Tilburg University Her research centers on compassion and mindfulness in the workplace, organisational justice, and cross-cultural differences. She investigates how compassion influences workplace behavior and leadership, and how mindfulness affects cooperation and negotiation outcomes. Her work bridges organizational psychology and management, with implications for employee well-being, ethical leadership, and inclusive organizational cultures. Her recent publications explore mindfulness-based training, corporate well-being programs, and algorithmic fairness in employment. The research spans topics like psychological well-being, negotiation dynamics, and public policy, showing a strong interdisciplinary focus on human-centered organizational practices. Published in top journals including Journal of Applied Psychology , Academy of Management Journal , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes She advises student research through the Nova Mindfulness Club and contributes to research grants related to leadership, mindfulness, and organizational justice. Her collaborative network includes scholars from Singapore, Europe, and North America, reflecting her cross-cultural research orientation. She is active in research centers focused on leadership impact and mindfulness, contributing to both academic and practical applications in organizational settings.

• Compassion at work
• Mindfulness at work
• Organisational justice
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José M. Tavares is a Professor of Economics at Nova University of Lisbon and an affiliate researcher at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has taught at institutions including UCLA and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His research focuses on political economy, public policy, international economics, and gender discrimination's macroeconomic impacts. Education: 1998: Ph.D. Economics, Harvard University 1995: MSc Economics, Harvard University 1990: BSc Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon Research Interests: Political Economy Macroeconomic Policy Gender Discrimination Costs Economic Development EU Fiscal Dynamics Terrorism Economics Key Contributions: Analysis of EU funding impacts on firms Studies on voting behavior and national exams Quantification of gender discrimination's economic costs Work on climate change and sociopolitical violence Books & Chapters: Co-authored After the Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016) Contributed to What To Do With the UK? analyzing Brexit implications Edited volumes on terrorism economics and Portuguese economic history Professional Activities: Co-organizer of major policy conferences Founder of the Portuguese American Post-Graduate Society Invited speaker at the 2011 Dahrendorf Symposium

• Political Economy
• Public Policy
• International Economics
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António Afonso is a Full Professor at ISEG (Lisbon School of Economics and Management), part of the University of Lisbon. He has held this position since 2011 and coordinates the Master in Monetary and Financial Economics. His research focuses on macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and public finance, with a particular emphasis on sovereign risk, fiscal sustainability, and the interplay between monetary and fiscal policies. Dr. Afonso has an extensive professional background, including roles as a Senior Economist at Caixa Geral de Depósitos and the Ministry of Finance, and has advised institutions such as the Banco Nacional Ultramarino. He has authored numerous books, including Handbook on Efficiency in the Public Sector and academic texts on monetary and public finance economics. His research interests span fiscal sustainability dynamics, geopolitical impacts on sovereign risk, and the effects of monetary policy shocks. He has supervised over 40 students in master’s and PhD programs, focusing on topics like sovereign ratings, fiscal consolidation, and macroeconomic policy interactions. His work has been published in leading journals such as Economic Change and Restructuring , Journal of International Money and Finance , and Empirical Economics . Key contributions include analyzing the role of fiscal rules, the impact of geopolitical risks on government debt portfolios, and the effects of unconventional monetary policies. He is actively involved in research labs at ISEG, including the Data Lab, Futures Lab, and Policy Lab, which address contemporary economic challenges.

• Macroeconomics
• Fiscal Policy
• Monetary Economics
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Pedro Pita Barros is a Professor of Health Economics at the Nova School of Business and Economics , Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with a focus on health economics, regulation, and competition policy. He has held significant roles including Vice-Rector of Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2013-2017) and served on multiple national and international panels such as the European Commission’s Expert Panel on Effective Ways of Investing in Health and the Mission Board for Cancer (2019-2020). As Past-President of the Portuguese and European Associations of Health Economics, he has shaped academic discourse and policy. Education: 1997 - Agregação, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1993 - PhD in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1992 - MSt in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa 1988 - BSc in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa His research spans health economics, economic regulation, competition policy, and pandemic response, with over 50 journal articles and 10 book chapters. Recent studies analyze vaccine hesitancy, health system resilience, and socioeconomic disparities during crises. He has contributed to editorial boards and consulted for public and private entities in health economics and regulatory frameworks. Notable Committees & Roles: Portuguese National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences (2015-2021) Portuguese National Health Council (2017-2021) Board of the Portuguese Energy Regulator (2005/2006) Governmental Commission for National Health Service Financial Sustainability (2006/2007) European Commission Mission Board for Cancer (2019-2020) Scientific Networks: Collaborated with researchers across Europe (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, Spain) and Brazil, focusing on cross-country pandemic responses, health equity, and policy effectiveness. His work integrates economics, public health, and data science, particularly through machine learning applications in healthcare.

• Health Economics
• Microeconomics
• Economic Regulation
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José António Ferreira Machado is a Full Professor at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He currently serves as Vice-Rector of the university and previously held director roles at the Nova School of Business and Economics (2005-2015) and Angola Business School (2010-2015). His academic career includes consultancy at the Bank of Portugal (1992-2015) and teaching Econometrics, Statistics, and Macroeconomics. Research Interests: Machado's work focuses on Econometrics, Quantile Regression, Wage Distributions, Firm Size Analysis, and Macroeconomic Modeling. His most cited paper (2005) introduced counterfactual decomposition methods for wage distribution analysis. Recent publications examine quantile regression extensions, trade margins, and moment-based statistical inference. His research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with collaborations including J. M.C. Santos Silva and Roger Koenker.

• Econometrics
• Quantile Regression
• Wage Distributions
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Paolo Pinotti is a Full Professor of Economics at the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Università Bocconi. He serves as Dean of the Faculty, directs the CLEAN Unit for Economic Analysis of Crime at Baffi-Carefin Research Center, and holds an Endowed Chair in Economic Analysis of Crime. Previously at the Bank of Italy's Research Department (2007-2011), his research focuses on policy-relevant social phenomena using econometric methods. PhD: Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2009) MSc: University of Chicago BSc: Università Bocconi Research Interests: His work spans immigration, discrimination, crime economics, mass media impacts, and labor market dynamics. Publications appear in top journals like American Economic Review and Econometrica. Scientific Contributions: Recent studies examine intermarriage dynamics, corruption in procurement, immigrant stereotypes in schools, oil theft in Mexico, immigration-crime relationships, and labor-crime interactions. Awards: Excellence in Research Award (2022) Teaching Award (2021) Research Impact Award (2019) AEJ: Applied Economics Best Paper (2016)

• Applied Economics
• Social Policy
• Econometrics
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José Tavares is Professor of Economics at NOVA University Lisbon and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He earned his doctorate from Harvard University specializing in Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with prior teaching appointments at Harvard University, UCLA, and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University Tavares' research centers on Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with seminal contributions to understanding democracy's impact on economic growth, quantifying gender discrimination's macroeconomic costs, and analyzing globalization's societal consequences. His methodological rigor combines empirical field experiments, cross-national datasets, and theoretical modeling to address critical policy questions at the intersection of institutions and economic outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth—from climate-violence linkages in Russia to gender quota efficacy in political representation—while maintaining focus on institutional drivers of economic performance. His work consistently bridges academic theory and real-world policy challenges through experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Though no formal scientific awards are documented in the source text, his research has garnered significant media attention from Time Magazine , The New York Times , Handelsblatt , La Repubblica , Expresso , and Público , reflecting policy relevance. He actively contributes to high-impact policy initiatives including co-authoring After The Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016), leading the 'Orçamento, Economia e Democracia' institutional architecture project with Francesco Franco, and directing assessments of cultural heritage's socioeconomic value and European fund allocation frameworks. Tavares operates within NOVA University Lisbon's Economics for Policy research ecosystem and the international CEPR network, where he shapes agenda-setting work on fiscal credibility, democratic resilience, and inclusive growth through collaborative scholarly and policy-oriented teams.

• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
• Democracy and Economic Growth
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she researches Media Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Politics. She serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology), focusing on Communication and Culture. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), and a Bachelor's in Social Communication from New University of Lisbon (1992). She completed her Aggregation in Communication Sciences at ISCTE in 2023. Álvares leads groundbreaking research in media platformization , disinformation ecosystems , and gendered media representations . Her projects analyze how digital platforms reshape European identity, civic engagement, and journalistic practices. She employs critical theory frameworks to examine power dynamics in algorithmic systems and identity politics. Current international collaborations include coordinating EUMEPLAT (European Media Platforms) and researching for IBERIFIER Plus (Iberian Digital Media Observatory). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on digital democracy , gender asymmetry in media , and discursive polarization . Recent articles explore AI's societal impact, fiscal citizenship, and toxic online debates, often using comparative methodologies across European contexts. Works consistently intersect technology studies with critical cultural analysis. Honors and Evaluations Member, European Science Foundation College of Experts President, European Communication Research and Education Association (2012-2016) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences Evaluator for European Research Council, British Academy, and national research agencies Academic Leadership Supervises 23 doctoral candidates and 81 Master's students researching media populism, digital activism, and gender representation. Coordinates courses including: Media and Sociocultural Mediations (PhD) Research Design (Master's) Media Geopolitics Discursive Practices Leads research groups at CIES-Iscte investigating platform governance and cross-cultural communication. Secured multiple EU grants for projects combating disinformation and analyzing media externalities.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she also serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. Her academic work is centered on Communication and Culture, with a strong focus on gender, media, and identity politics. She holds a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), a Bachelor's in Social Communication from the New University of Lisbon (1992), and an Aggregation in Communication Sciences from ISCTE (2023). Her research interests include Media Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, and the dynamics of populism and identity in digital public spheres. She explores how media representations shape gender identities, the impact of platformization on journalism, and the discursive formations of political polarization and far-right ideologies. Her recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with feminist media theory, digital citizenship, and the transformation of public discourse. She has published in leading journals such as Journalism Practice , Feminist Media Studies , and European Journal of Communication , with recurring themes of gendered representation, online toxicity, and the legitimacy of mainstream media. Member of the European Science Foundation College of Experts President of ECREA (2012–2016) Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research and Education Álvares has served as a principal investigator in multiple research projects and as an evaluator for the European Research Council, FCT, British Academy, and COST Actions. She has also contributed to international academic service through editorial roles and conference leadership. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with critical engagement in contemporary media and political challenges. She is actively involved in research teams and projects focused on media, democracy, and digital transformation, contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations across Europe.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Mara Pasquamaria Squicciarini is an Associate Professor of Economics at Bocconi University and holds affiliations with leading research institutions including the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER), and Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research (CESifo). Her academic work bridges economic history, growth studies, and cultural economics. Ph.D. from University of Leuven Postdoctoral Researcher at Northwestern University Visiting Scholar at Harvard, Stanford, and UCLA Her research investigates how religion, culture, and human capital shape industrialization and economic progress. Key themes include: Historical impacts of religious institutions on development Cultural determinants of technological adoption Migration patterns of scientists and innovators Economic consequences of fake news and discrimination Recent publications examine: Religious leadership's influence on political outcomes Productivity growth during French industrialization Geospatial analysis of misinformation in India Historical ties between religiosity and scientific mobility She contributes to major journals including the American Economic Review and Science, and co-edited Oxford University Press's Economics of Chocolate .

• Economic History
• Economic Growth
• Cultural Economics
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Zoe Venter is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She is affiliated with the CUBE Research Unit in Business and Economics (2020-2025), contributing to projects involving financial stability, macroprudential policies, and economic policy analysis. Venter holds a PhD in Economics and her research focuses on aggregate demand dynamics, financial stability mechanisms, and the interplay between monetary policy and credit markets. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and financial inclusion. Her research interests include macroprudential policy design, the impact of minimum wage reforms, housing market dynamics, and institutional bargaining frameworks. Key contributions analyze how policy instruments like macroprudential tools affect aggregate demand, savings behavior, and financial stability across advanced economies. She has also explored the role of central banks in mitigating systemic risks and the effects of political environments on financial regulation. Venter has supervised 26 graduate works, emphasizing empirical and policy-oriented research. Her current project, CUBE, involves over 50 researchers addressing economic and business challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and working papers, with notable contributions in the International Journal of Central Banking and the Portuguese Economic Journal .

• Aggregate Demand
• Financial Stability
• Monetary Policy
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