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Samara KlarView profile

Professor

• Political psychology
• Voter behavior
• Public opinion
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Samara Klar is a Professor at the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy and holds the Melody S. Robidoux Fund Professorship. She serves as Co-Coordinator of the Arizona Policy Lab and specializes in political psychology, voter behavior, and public opinion research. Dr. Klar received her PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University with additional degrees from Columbia University and McGill University. Dr. Klar's research focuses on how personal identities and social surroundings influence political attitudes and behavior, employing experimental methods, surveys, and statistical tools. Her award-winning book Independent Politics (co-authored with Yanna Krupnikov) was published by Cambridge University Press in 2016, and she recently co-authored Partisan Hostility and American Democracy (University of Chicago Press, 2024). Her work appears in top journals including Science , Nature Human Behaviour , American Political Science Review , and Journal of Politics . Dr. Klar's research program demonstrates a clear trajectory from studying political independents and identity politics toward contemporary research on partisan polarization, affective polarization, and political behavior during crises. Her most recent work examines cross-border political influences, gender in politics, and the impact of social movements like #MeToo on political evaluations. Philip E. Converse Award Robert E. Lane Award Best Book in Experimental Political Science Scholar of the Year (2025) from University of Arizona's College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Dr. Klar has received research funding from the National Science Foundation, Time-sharing Experiments for the Social Sciences, and the Social Science Research Council. She founded WomenAlsoKnowStuff.com to promote women in political science, which has grown to feature over 2,000 women scholars and inspired similar initiatives globally. She regularly contributes to media outlets including the New York Times , Washington Post , and CNN.com, and provides expert consulting on public opinion and political communication.

Eric T. AndersonView profile

Professor

• Pricing Strategy
• Retail Analytics
• Customer Loyalty
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Eric T. Anderson is the Polk Bros. Chair in Retailing and Professor of Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He serves as Chair of the Marketing Department and Director of the Kellogg-McCormick MBAi Program. Anderson holds a Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management and has held academic positions at the University of Chicago and University of Rochester. His research focuses on pricing strategies, retail analytics, AI/ML applications, customer loyalty, and channel management. He teaches courses in pricing, retail analytics, and marketing strategy at Kellogg. Education: PhD in Management Science, MIT Sloan School of Management (1995) MS in Engineering-Economic Systems, Stanford University (1989) BS in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University (1988) Research Interests: Anderson's work bridges quantitative and behavioral marketing. He explores pricing dynamics, retail innovation, and the impact of digital tools on consumer decisions. His recent studies analyze alternative data for credit scoring, backorder effects, and AI-driven analytics. His research has appeared in top journals like Management Science and Marketing Science . Teaching & Recognition: A four-time winner of the Sydney Levy Award for teaching excellence, Anderson is known for courses like Pricing and Retail Analytics. He advises Canadian Tire and LiftLab, and serves on editorial boards for Management Science and Journal of Marketing Research . His work often collaborates with industry, yielding practical insights for firms like FTD and NASCAR. Grants & Labs: Leads the Center for Global Marketing Practice at Kellogg. His research has been funded by the Marketing Science Institute and industry partnerships. Active in doctoral training, Anderson coordinates the Marketing Ph.D. program and mentors emerging scholars.

Karrie J. KoeselView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Chinese Politics
• Contemporary Russian Politics
• Authoritarianism
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Karrie J. Koesel is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in contemporary Chinese and Russian politics, authoritarianism, and religion-politics dynamics. She is a Wilson China Fellow (2025-26), Public Intellectuals Program Fellow, and recipient of the Aaron Wildavsky Award for best religion-politics dissertation. Her research explores how authoritarian regimes cultivate legitimacy through religious management and political education. Ph.D. in Government, Cornell University (2009) Former faculty member at University of Oregon Her work examines: Authoritarian resilience through religious cooperation/conflict Political education strategies for youth loyalty State responses to political mobilization Comparative China-Russia regime dynamics Recent publications focus on authoritarian toolkits, political socialization, and religious regulation. She is currently writing a book about political education in authoritarian regimes. Her research has received support from Minerva Research Initiative, Spencer Foundation, and Fulbright program. Scientific awards include: Wilson China Fellowship (2025-26) Ted Jelen Best Article Award (2025) Minerva Research Initiative grant (2024-26) Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation grant (2021) Spencer Foundation grant (2016) Aaron Wildavsky Award (2010) Koesel participates in several research networks including the International Diffusion and Cooperation of Authoritarian Regimes (IDCAR) and is affiliated with Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, Kellogg Institute, and Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion.

Eiichiro AzumaView profile

Professor

• Asian American History
• Japanese American Experience
• Settler Colonialism
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Eiichiro Azuma is the Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Professor of American History at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Asian American history and transpacific studies. He has been at Penn since 2001 and held the Alan Charles Kors Endowed Term Chair (2009–2019). His research focuses on Japanese American experiences, migration, settler colonialism, and U.S.-Japan imperial relations. Education: Ph.D. in History (2000), M.A. in Asian American Studies (1992), both from UCLA. Research interests include transpacific diaspora, colonial Taiwan, and the intersection of race, migration, and imperialism. His work bridges Asian American studies with global and imperial history. Recent publications include In Search of Our Frontier (2019) and Japanese America on the Eve of the Pacific War (2024). Awards include the John K. Fairbank Prize and Theodore Saloutos Award. He has served on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Asian American Studies and Pacific Historical Review . Azuma co-edits the Between Asias and Americas series at the University of Pittsburgh Press and chairs the Asian American Studies Program at Penn.

Matt ThomsonView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Management
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Matt Thomson is a Charles D. Schewe Faculty Fellow and Professor of Marketing at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on consumer-brand relationships, brand strategy, and marketing psychology. Notably, his work investigates the impact of brand nicknames in marketing campaigns, revealing their negative effects on brand perception and performance. Thomson’s findings challenge common practices like using customer-derived nicknames, arguing such tactics signal brand submission to consumers. Key studies include the 2025 Journal of Marketing paper 'BMW Is Powerful, Beemer Is Not,' which demonstrates that nickname branding weakens brand power. Thomson’s research extends to CSR strategies for data breach mitigation, actor-character endorsements, and cultural dimensions in consumer-brand relationships. His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal (2025). Scientific accolades include the Charles D. Schewe Faculty Fellowship. His studies employ interdisciplinary methods, often combining behavioral economics with marketing theory, to address real-world business challenges. Current research trends emphasize consumer psychological mechanisms, brand equity preservation, and ethical marketing practices. Thomson collaborates with institutions like Western University and Stockton University. His advisory contributions include insights on brand loyalty, crisis management, and consumer trust. Lab affiliations and team collaborations are ongoing but not explicitly detailed in available texts.

Tijana RakicView profile

Associate Professor

• Tourism Studies
• Hospitality Management
• Visual Research Methods
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Tijana Rakic is Associate Professor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts. She leads the Tourism and Hospitality subject area and the BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management program. Her research expertise spans visual research methods, heritage and identity in tourism, art and tourism, visual cultures of leisure and events, and sustainability in tourism. She employs creative methodologies including visual ethnography, narrative analysis, and multimodal research. Her recent scholarly output reflects a strong trend toward interdisciplinary and visually oriented research in tourism, with a focus on representation, identity, and methodological innovation. She has contributed significantly to advancing visual methods in tourism and leisure studies through edited volumes, journal special issues, and multimedia outputs. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Tijana Rakic is an experienced PhD supervisor and welcomes research students in her areas of expertise. She chairs the Geographies of Tourism and Leisure Research Group at the Royal Geographical Society and serves as co-editor of the Routledge book series 'Current Developments in the Geographies of Leisure and Tourism'. She is also a member of the editorial boards of Tourist Studies , Tourism Geographies , International Journal of Tourism Cities , Finnish Journal of Tourism Research , and Consumer Behaviour in Tourism and Hospitality . Her creative research outputs include co-produced documentaries and a co-curated exhibition, highlighting her commitment to public engagement and knowledge dissemination beyond traditional academic formats.

• The Psychology of Persuasion
• Influencer Marketing and Content Creation
• The Behavioural Economics of Consumer Choice
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Professor Mike Nicholson is a Professor of Strategic Marketing at Durham University's Business School, combining academic expertise with a prior career in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketing. His research focuses on the psychology of persuasion, influencer marketing, and behavioral economics, leveraging insights from evolutionary psychology and behavioral sciences. He advises leading brands on crafting impactful marketing strategies in a hyper-distracting digital landscape and collaborates with social media influencers to enhance brand ambassador programs. Research interests include disability advocacy and inclusive marketing, reflecting his personal experience as a sight-impaired individual. He holds external roles as an External Examiner at Warwick and Regent's Universities and serves as a Special Educational Advisor to the UN Office of the Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes. His work bridges academic rigor with practical industry application, emphasizing consumer interactions in everyday life. Publications span over two decades, with recent work exploring consumer revenge mechanisms, B2B pricing strategies, and cross-national impulse buying behavior. His earlier research addressed counterfeit markets, luxury brand consumption, and multichannel retail dynamics. Nicholson's contributions span academic journals, conference papers, and working papers, reflecting his commitment to advancing consumer behavior analysis. He supervises a diverse cohort of PhD students and contributes to executive education programs. Beyond academia, Nicholson advocates for accessibility in marketing, frequently writing and speaking on inclusive practices. His research methodologies blend traditional consumer behavior analysis with modern digital insights, positioning him as a thought leader in strategic marketing innovation.

Guenter J. HitschView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Marketing
• Industrial Organization
• Consumer Choice Modeling
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Günter J. Hitsch is the Kilts Family Professor of Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Co-Editor of the Journal of Quantitative Marketing and Economics and Associate Editor at Marketing Science and Management Science. Hitsch's educational journey includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Vienna (1995), followed by master's degrees in economics (1997, 1998), and a PhD in economics from Yale University (2001). This strong foundation in economics informs his approach to marketing research. His research program focuses on quantitative marketing and industrial organization, with particular emphasis on dynamic models of firm and consumer decision-making. Key areas include advertising effectiveness, pricing strategies, sequential learning and experimentation, and intertemporal consumer choice. Hitsch is pioneering in applying causal inference and machine learning to solve practical marketing problems such as optimal customer targeting. His work on dating and marriage markets demonstrates innovative application of economic theory to social phenomena. Hitsch's publication trajectory shows evolution from foundational work on consumer choice and switching costs to more recent applications of machine learning in marketing contexts. His research spans theoretical development and practical application, examining everything from private label demand during economic recessions to television advertising effectiveness across hundreds of brands. Co-Editor, Journal of Quantitative Marketing and Economics Associate Editor, Marketing Science Associate Editor, Management Science Hitsch's editorial leadership has significantly shaped the direction of quantitative marketing research. His commitment to methodological rigor and generalizable results ensures his work provides reliable inputs for both marketing practitioners and academic researchers. As an educator, Hitsch teaches advanced courses in quantitative marketing and business analytics, with scheduled courses for 2024-2026. He emphasizes that 'good marketing isn't fluffy,' challenging students to develop analytical approaches to marketing problems. His research philosophy prioritizes providing generalizable results that apply beyond specific case studies, serving as inputs for both practitioner decision-making and academic advancement.

Robert G. IngramView profile

Professor

• Early Modern History
• Religion and Politics
• Political History
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Robert G. Ingram is a Professor of Humanities and Associate Director of the Robert M. Beren Program on Jewish Classical Education at the University of Florida’s Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education. His research focuses on the early history of liberal democracy in the English-speaking world, particularly the intersections of religion and politics. He holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia (2002), an M.A. in History (1995), and a B.A. in History from the University of the South (1993). Affiliations: Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, Robert M. Beren Program on Jewish Classical Education Key Roles: Co-editor of the book series Ideas and Practices, 1300–1850 , editor of Capitalism: Histories (forthcoming 2025) His research interests include the Reformation’s legacy in post-revolutionary England, Enlightenment debates on religion and politics, and the role of religious identities in shaping modern political thought. Ingram has authored or co-edited influential works like Reformation Without End (2018), Religious Identities in Britain, 1660–1832 (2017), and Freedom of Speech, 1500–1850 (2020). Ingram’s current projects include a book on The Religion of the State: Sovereignty, Pluralism and Constitutionalism, 1890–1920 and a co-edited volume Liberal Democracy and the Age of Revolution . He also collaborates on scholarly editions of historical texts, including John Lord Hervey’s memoirs and Conyers Middleton’s Free Inquiry into the Miraculous Powers . Awards and Recognition: 2020 Ohio University Presidential Research Scholar Slater Fellow at Durham University (2020) Ingram’s teaching includes courses on God and Science and Civil Discourse and the American Political Order . He actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Hamilton Center’s programs on classical education and Jewish studies.

Sanghoon KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sport Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Technology in Sports
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Sanghoon Kim is an Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term) in the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research focuses on understanding sport consumers' interactions with technology-mediated environments such as social media, self-service technology, and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR). His work emphasizes cognitive, social, and data-driven approaches to analyze consumer experiences and psychological/behavioral responses in digital spaces. Education: Ph.D., Texas A&M University. Research Interests: Kim's studies explore how emerging technologies shape consumer behavior in sports contexts, including VR/AR adoption, esports toxicity, digital ticketing, and art-infusion effects in retail. He examines themes like psychological well-being, social capital, and mediated empathy through virtual experiences. Articles Trends: Recent work highlights VR's role in sports advertising empathy, gamified suspense mechanics, and CSR-linked sponsorship effects. He also investigates paradoxical relationships between esports toxicity and coping strategies, as well as consumer adoption of mobile ticketing and AR in e-commerce. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed. His research likely focuses on collaborative projects within MSU's College of Education. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with MSU's Kinesiology department, though specific lab names are not mentioned in the provided data.

Julien DiogoView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Neuromarketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
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Julien Diogo serves as Adjunct Professor at Polytechnic Institute of Viseu's School of Education of Viseu since 2020, teaching Market Analysis, Consumer Behavior, Strategic Communication, and Innovation/Creativity courses. He concurrently holds Visiting Professor positions at ISAG (Higher Institute of Administration and Management) since 2018 for Executive MBA programs and was Professor of Organizational Communication at ISCA-UA (2022-2023). His academic roles extend to Visiting Facilitator positions at Brazil's Personal Branding Academy and ISLA's Postgraduate Program in Innovation. His educational background includes: PhD in Communication Sciences (in progress, 2023-2026) at University of Coimbra Specialization in Teacher and Trainer Training (2022-2023) from Employment and Training Institute of Braga Marketing Specialist title (2019) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu Master's in Communication and Marketing (2010-2012) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Final Grade: 17/20) Bachelor's in Social Communication (2005-2008) from Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Grade: 17/20) Diogo's research integrates neuromarketing with consumer behavior analysis, focusing on emotional responses in digital environments, Generation Z consumption patterns, and neuroscience applications in place branding. His work examines how cognitive processes influence purchasing decisions through physiological measurements and behavioral experiments, particularly investigating caffeine's neuropharmacological effects on consumer arousal and shop window design's attentional impact. He bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical marketing strategy development. His publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on digital-emotional consumer interfaces, with recent work analyzing pandemic-era behavior shifts and Gen Z's narrative processing. Key thematic clusters include neuromarketing validation in retail architecture, emotional sustainability in e-marketplaces, and neuroscientific foundations of territorial branding, demonstrating consistent application of cognitive neuroscience to contemporary marketing challenges. Scientific recognition includes: 2008 Academic Merit Award for Best Social Communication Student (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu) 2021 Nomination for Global Teacher Prize Portugal Diogo actively supervises master's research including thesis on territorial brand communication (2024), language informality in digital contexts (2024), and Apple's Lovemarks strategy for Generation Z (2024). He contributes to research projects like INOV C+ Intelligent Innovation Ecosystem (2024-present) and co-orientated neuromarketing studies on advertising reception decoding (2020). His academic service includes peer review for IGI Global and International Journal of Marketing. Through his dual leadership as CCO of ICN Agency (neuromarketing consultancy), co-director of PsicoSoma (publishing/training), and expertMind (LMS platform), Diogo maintains robust industry-academia integration, developing neuromarketing frameworks applied across retail, urban planning, and digital experience design contexts.

Gomaa AgagView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Marketing
• E-commerce
• Tourism Marketing
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Dr. Gomaa Agag serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, bringing over a decade of academic experience across Egypt, UAE, and UK institutions. His leadership in digital marketing research and pedagogical excellence has established him as a key contributor to contemporary marketing scholarship. His academic credentials include: PhD in Marketing, University of Plymouth MPhil in Marketing PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) PGCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education) BA (Hons) in Marketing Agag's research program centers on digital transformation in consumer behavior, with emphases on e-commerce ethics, AI-driven tourism marketing, and cross-cultural social commerce dynamics. His methodology integrates structural equation modeling (AMOS/WARPPLS) and fsQCA to analyze complex consumer decision pathways, particularly examining how technological adoption intersects with cultural variables in online retail environments. Recent work investigates pandemic-induced behavioral shifts and sustainability-driven consumption patterns. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational e-commerce trust studies toward contemporary AI applications in tourism marketing and circular economy models. The 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent output in premier journals like Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and Tourism Management , with increasing emphasis on longitudinal methodologies and cross-national comparative frameworks addressing digital marketing agility, green consumption, and post-pandemic recovery. Research recognition includes: Teaching Honour Roll (multiple inclusions) Best Teaching Award (2016) Best Teaching Award (2017) Agag actively shapes scholarly discourse as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Customer Relationship Marketing and Management while mentoring doctoral candidates through NTU's graduate programs. His external collaborations with industry partners like Booking.com and academic networks across 12 institutions demonstrate translational research impact. Current initiatives focus on AI optimization in hospitality performance metrics and cross-cultural analysis of sustainable consumption drivers, positioning him at the forefront of digital marketing evolution. His collaborative projects with international researchers and industry partners form dynamic research collectives examining digital marketing ethics and tourism technology adoption, though no dedicated physical laboratory is specified in available documentation.

Christian HomburgView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Sales Management
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Christian Homburg is a Professor of Marketing and Director of the Institute for Market-Oriented Management (IMU) at the University of Mannheim Business School. He holds additional positions as Distinguished Professorial Fellow at the University of Manchester and Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His leadership extends to his former role as Managing Director of the Mannheim Business School (2006-2010), where he significantly expanded student enrollment and established globally recognized MBA programs. Homburg's research primarily focuses on business-to-business marketing, sales management, pricing, and customer relationship management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in understanding the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty, market-oriented organizational culture, and service quality. His research methodology frequently integrates quantitative approaches with structural equation modeling to examine complex marketing phenomena. He has pioneered work in customer experience management and effective customer journey design, reflecting the evolving nature of marketing in digital environments. Homburg's publication portfolio includes over 40 articles in the three leading marketing journals (Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research) and numerous influential books. His work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational research on market orientation and customer satisfaction toward more contemporary topics like customer experience management and digital customer journeys. His research maintains a strong emphasis on empirical validation while addressing practical business challenges. Research.com Business and Management in Germany Leader Award (2021-2025) Fellow of the American Marketing Association (lifetime achievement) Ranked fourth worldwide for research productivity in top marketing journals (2011-2022) Most research-intensive professor in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (WirtschaftsWoche 2018, 2020, 2023) Honorary doctorates from Copenhagen Business School (2006) and Technical University Freiberg (2008) Professor Homburg actively supervises doctoral students and leads research initiatives through the Institute for Market-Oriented Management. His research has been supported by significant academic grants, though specific grant details aren't provided in the source material. His work has influenced both academic theory and business practice, particularly in European markets. The Institute for Market-Oriented Management serves as his primary research hub, where he collaborates with academic staff members including Nicola Weber and Matthias Kleinermann. His research team focuses on translating theoretical marketing concepts into practical business applications, with particular emphasis on B2B contexts.

Kristina HeinonenView profile

Professor

• Service Marketing
• Customer Experience
• Service Innovation
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Kristina Heinonen is a Professor of Service and Relationship Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Hanken School of Economics, and holds a Professor II appointment at the Norwegian School of Economics. She has led key roles such as Head of Subject (Marketing) and Director of the Centre for Relationship Marketing and Service Management (CERS) at Hanken (2010–2023). Her research focuses on service innovation, customer experience, and value creation, leveraging technologies to drive strategic service initiatives. She is a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and has held visiting roles at institutions across Europe. Her academic leadership extends to co-chairing the American Marketing Association’s Service Special Interest Group (AMA SERVSIG) and serving on the board of Karlstad University’s CTF Center for Service Research. She also contributes to global initiatives like ServCollab, a nonprofit fostering human-centered service collaboration. Her pedagogical expertise spans undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs, alongside mentoring doctoral researchers. Kristina’s awards include the Evert Gummesson Outstanding Research Award and multiple Emerald Literati Awards. She actively advises companies in service, food, retail, and financial sectors, and leads the Finnish Innovation Index, an annual assessment of corporate innovation capabilities. Her interdisciplinary research bridges academic rigor with practical applications, emphasizing customer-centric frameworks and sustainability in service systems.

Guhan SubramanianView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Corporate Governance
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Guhan Subramanian is the Joseph Flom Professor of Law and Business at Harvard Law School and the Douglas Weaver Professor of Business Law at Harvard Business School. He is the first individual to hold tenured appointments at both institutions. His roles include faculty chair for the JD/MBA program, the Program on Negotiation at HLS, and the Mergers & Acquisitions executive education course at HBS. Prior to Harvard, he worked at McKinsey & Company. Education: JD, Economics, and Business from Harvard University. His research focuses on corporate law, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and negotiation strategies. He has published extensively in top journals like Stanford Law Review , Harvard Business Review , and Yale Law Journal . Recent work examines stakeholder considerations in M&A transactions and the impact of pandemic-era legal frameworks on dealmaking. He has served as an expert witness or advisor in over $200 billion worth of deals, including high-profile cases like the Dell management buyout and the Murdoch succession battle. He currently chairs LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) and serves as a director at McGraw-Hill Inc. (NYSE: MH).