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• Accounting
• Finance
• Banking Systems
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Dr. Andreas Hadjixenophontos is an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at Neapolis University Paphos (NUP), Cyprus, and currently serves as Head of the Department of Accounting and Finance and Coordinator for the BSc Accounting, Banking & Finance and MSc Accounting & Finance programs. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE) and has extensive professional experience, including roles as General Manager of the Cooperative Societies’ Audit Office and CEO of a major Cypriot investment group. His research focuses on financial systems, banking sector dynamics, environmental economics, and cooperative organizations. Notable contributions include analyses of non-performing loans in Cyprus, valuation methods, and externalities in environmental goods. He has advised private companies in Cyprus and Greece for over 25 years and maintains memberships in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and professional accounting bodies. Dr. Hadjixenophontos has authored/co-authored influential papers on topics such as capital adequacy ratios during financial crises, biomass utilization in agriculture, and econometric models linking GDP and unemployment. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in policy and industry.

Thu Phuong PhamView profile

Associate Professor

• Market Microstructure
• Climate Finance
• Decentralized Finance
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Thu Phuong Pham is an Associate Professor of Finance at Curtin University's School of Accounting, Economics and Finance under the Faculty of Business and Law. She previously served as a Visiting Research Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business and is affiliated with IPAG Business School. Her roles include membership in UNESCAP’s SDG Reference Groups and co-chairing the Vietnam Symposium in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Innovation. Phuong holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Sydney and an MSc (DEA) from Toulouse School of Economics. Her research focuses on market microstructure, climate finance, and corporate governance, with publications in journals like Journal of Financial Markets and Energy Economics . She has received awards such as the Best Paper Award (2016 Auckland Finance Meeting) and the University of Adelaide's Women Research Excellence Award (2019). Her grants include millions from the World Bank, GIZ, and Australian DFAT, focusing on climate finance, carbon markets, and sustainable development. She serves on editorial boards for Journal of Multinational Financial Management and International Journal of Financial Studies . Phuong’s teaching spans finance and economics at multiple universities globally. She advises on policy for governments and international organizations, emphasizing sustainable development and climate finance.

• Finance
• Economics
• Financial Markets
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Dr. John Gould is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, part of Curtin University's Faculty of Business and Law. He also serves in the Office of the Provost, contributing to institutional governance. His research spans finance, behavioral economics, and coastal processes, with a focus on financial markets, ETF dynamics, and investor behavior. He has authored/co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like Finance Research Letters and International Review of Economics and Finance . His research interests include market anomalies, algorithmic trading, liquidity effects, and behavioral finance theories. Earlier work explored coastal oceanography, particularly sea-breeze impacts on nearshore environments. Gould's publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach, blending financial modeling with environmental studies. His recent work emphasizes ETF ownership effects and stock mispricing, as seen in 2023 studies. Earlier contributions include time series analysis of liquidation discounts and options optimization in mining contexts. Despite no explicit mention of awards or grants, his prolific publication record highlights sustained academic engagement.

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Applied Econometrics
• Stock Return Predictability
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Dr Fotios Papadimitriou is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Finance and the Director of Research for the Finance Group at the University of Aberdeen Business School. He is also the Programme Leader for the MSc in Finance and Investment Management. Prior to joining Aberdeen in 2017, he was a Lecturer and MSc Programme Leader at Southampton Business School, UK. Education: PhD in Finance, Essex Business School, UK (Thesis: 'The Econometrics of Stock Return Predictability') MSc in Finance (with distinction), Essex Business School, UK BSc in Mathematics (specialisation in Statistics & Operational Research), University of Ioannina, Greece His research focuses on Empirical Asset Pricing and Applied Econometrics , particularly stock return predictability, asset price volatility, information demand in financial markets, and equity premium forecasting. His work integrates advanced econometric techniques to analyze market behavior and macro-finance linkages. The most recent articles reflect a growing interest in climate risk and corporate finance , alongside continued contributions to market microstructure and predictive modeling. His publications span leading journals including the Journal of Banking & Finance , Journal of Empirical Finance , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Scientific Awards and Recognition: Semi-finalist for Best Paper Award in Investments, Financial Management Association (FMA) Annual Meeting, 2015 Recipient of a full PhD research scholarship from Essex Business School (2003–2007) Dr Papadimitriou has supervised multiple PhD students, several of whom have secured academic positions or roles in central banks. He serves as an Associate Editor for the European Journal of Finance (ABS 3*) and has held external roles such as External Examiner for SOAS, University of London (2016–2021). He is also an active referee for numerous international finance journals. He teaches courses in Derivatives and Treasury Management and leads key postgraduate programs. Within the Business School, he holds leadership roles including Academic Line Manager and mentor to junior colleagues.

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Transdermal Drug Delivery
• Cosmetic Formulations
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Catarina Baptista Fialho Rosado is an Associate Professor at Universidade Lusófona, affiliated with ECTS. Her research at CBIOS-Universidade Lusófona focuses on transdermal drug delivery systems, lipidic biomaterials, and the intersection of nutrition and skin health, with collaborations across Portuguese and international institutions. PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology from Cardiff University (UK) Leading Development of Delivery Systems research at CBIOS Extensive work on photoprotective formulations and eco-friendly cosmetic ingredients Research Interests: Rosado specializes in transdermal penetration and non-invasive in vivo safety assessment of topical drugs and cosmetics. Her work explores lipidic excipients , nutrition-skin interactions , and innovative nanocarriers for skin barrier restoration. Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize sustainable ingredient development using insect biomass, eco-friendly sunscreen systems , and nanoparticle optimization for dermatological conditions like atopic dermatitis and xeroderma pigmentosum. Collaborative efforts span synthetic skin models, ionic liquids, and bioactive compound delivery. Supervised multiple MSc and PhD students Regular lecturer in national/international postgraduate programs Active in scientific conferences (e.g., ESPEN Congress, NanoMed Europe)

Mustafa Mesut KayaliView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Futures Markets
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Mesut Kayali is a Professor of Finance at the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Memphis (2002) and has taught at Dumlupınar since 2002, progressing from Research Assistant to Professor. His academic leadership roles include serving as Department Chair and Head of the Finance sub-department. Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Ankara University (1993) MBA in Finance, Cleveland State University (1997) PhD in Finance, University of Memphis (2002) Research Interests: Prof. Kayali specializes in asset pricing, futures markets, and index investing. His work examines the impact of regulatory changes on financial markets, ETF dynamics, market volatility, and cross-listing effects. His research frequently focuses on Turkish financial markets, including Borsa Istanbul and the ISE-30 index. Publications: With over 40 publications, his work spans academic journals such as International Research Journal of Finance and Economics and BORSA ISTANBUL REVIEW . Key themes include ETF pricing efficiency, market microstructure analysis, and the effects of financial regulations. Recent studies evaluate the impact of regulatory drafts on banking shares and volatility patterns in index markets. Awards & Grants: No awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Not specified in the data. His academic activities focus on teaching courses like Financial Institutions and Capital Markets , Modern Techniques in Business Finance , and supervising graduate coursework in securities analysis.

Nasif ÖzkanView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Financial Economics
• Capital Markets
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Prof. Dr. Nasif Özkan is a Professor of Finance and Banking at the Kütahya Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dumlupınar University. He holds a PhD in Business from Dumlupınar University (2010-2014) following a Master's in Financial Economics from the University of Leicester (2007-2009) and a Bachelor's in Capital Markets from Marmara University (2001-2005). His research focuses on financial markets, banking sector analysis, herd behavior, Islamic finance, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on financial performance. He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two books, including Global Financial Crisis and Its Ramifications on Capital Markets (Springer, 2017). Özkan has held administrative roles as Vice Dean since 2019 and coordinates the Farabi Program. He received the TÜBİTAK Postdoctoral Scholarship and the University of Leicester Open Scholarship, and his work has been published in journals like Management Review Quarterly and Borsa Istanbul Review . His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Mathematics, Capital Markets Analysis, and Advanced Financial Management. Notable research projects include investigating financial literacy among academic staff and analyzing the nonlinear relationship between R&D spending and financial performance in emerging markets. Özkan also serves on the editorial board of Management Review Quarterly and has organized conferences on Islamic economics and finance.

Ye ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Field Experiments
• Sustainable Investment
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Ye Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and an Eva and Mats Qviberg Research Fellow at the Swedish House of Finance (SHoF). She holds a PhD from Columbia University (2021) and a BSc from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2015). Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance, particularly entrepreneurial finance, using field and lab-in-the-field experiments to explore questions in venture capital, discrimination dynamics, sustainable investment, and real estate markets. She has received multiple awards including the Best Paper Awards at SWFA and SFA conferences, and Vinnova Funding Grants. Her work bridges behavioral economics with finance, examining how investor and founder behaviors shape market outcomes. She teaches courses on Climate Finance, Sustainable Finance, and Fintech at SSE. Key contributions include revealing gender/racial discrimination patterns in venture capital, analyzing ESG funding strategies, and modeling housing market bargaining heuristics.

• Market Microstructure
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Corporate Finance
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Laurence DAURES is a Professor of Finance at ESSEC Business School, specializing in financial market microstructure. She holds a PhD from HEC Paris (2003) and a Habilitation from Toulouse I Capitole (2024). Her research focuses on market liquidity, dealer behavior, and fragmentation in financial markets. Key roles include Board Director positions at Dassault Systèmes and LCL, where she chairs audit/compensation committees. She has received prestigious awards including the Joseph de la Vega Prize (2013) and IFSID Best Paper Award (2015). Active in academic leadership, she co-founded the Women in Microstructure conference series and organized major finance workshops. Grants include ANR funding (PRC 2024, JCJC 2011) and Europlace research support. Education: PhD in Finance (HEC Paris 2003), Habilitation (Toulouse I 2024) Research Interests: Market microstructure, liquidity dynamics, credit derivatives, high-frequency trading regulation Grants: Over €3M from ANR, Europlace, and INEX (2018) Awards: 5 major academic prizes including European market structure recognition Leadership: Department Head (2010-2011), ESSEC Finance Seminar organizer (2006-2015) Her recent work analyzes strategic market-making in fragmented markets and transparency effects in CDS trading. Ongoing research explores client heterogeneity in credit derivatives markets and pre-opening mechanisms in fragmented equity markets.

Larisa YarovayaView profile

Associate Professor

• Cryptocurrencies
• Financial Contagion
• Fintech
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Dr. Larisa Yarovaya is an Associate Professor of Finance and Director of the Centre for Digital Finance at the Southampton Business School , University of Southampton, UK. She is an Academic Advisor to the British Blockchain Association and serves as a Senior Fellow of Advance HE since 2021. Research Interests : Cryptocurrencies, Financial Contagion, Fintech, Green Finance, Financial Crisis Editorial Roles : Associate Editor (International Review of Financial Analysis, Emerging Markets Review), Section Editor (Heliyon Finance), Subject Editor (Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money) Her research explores cryptocurrency markets, financial contagion mechanisms, Fintech innovation, and sustainable finance. Recent work examines AI integration, ESG dynamics, and systemic risk in digital assets. She has authored 15+ publications (2023-2025) spanning topics like: AI-driven financial behavior Cryptocurrency market microstructure Green finance interdependencies Enterprise education models Global financial technology trends Scientific Recognition : Stanford's Top 2% Global Scientists RePEc Top 5 Young Economists (2014-2024) 10,000+ citations Currently supervising three PhD students, she leads modules in blockchain technology and fintech education while maintaining active policy consultancy roles in blockchain regulation.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Physics
• Physical Chemistry
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Professor Dimitri Vvedensky is a Professor of Physics at Imperial College London's Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, quantum physics, and materials engineering, with affiliations including the Condensed Matter Theory Group and the Physics of Life initiative. He holds an ORCID identifier: 0000-0002-4990-0208 and is based at the Blackett Laboratory. His research interests span theoretical and applied physics, including surface physics, epitaxial growth, quantum dots, and statistical topology of materials. He has contributed to understanding nanostructure formation, graphene growth, and the interplay between symmetry and material properties. Recent work explores applications in placental vascular topology and interdisciplinary models linking physics to finance and epidemiology. Publications highlight his work on density-functional theory, path integrals in porous media, and minimal surface phenomena. His articles often bridge fundamental physics with practical applications in materials science and biophysics. Collaborative research extends to placental vascular analysis and agent-based modeling. Professor Vvedensky is part of Imperial's Physics Permanent Researchers group and the Matter Community. His career reflects a blend of theoretical innovation and experimental validation, particularly in epitaxy and surface dynamics.

ALBA PEDROUSO FUENTESView profile

Researcher

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Bioprocess Optimization
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Alba Pedrouso Fuentes is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Biogroup (Biotecnología Ambiental) and the CRETUS Center. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies and resource recovery processes. She holds a BSc (2013) and MSc (2014) in Chemical Engineering from the same university, followed by a PhD in 2019 on nitritation and anammox processes. Her research emphasizes bioprocess optimization for environmental and economic sustainability, with projects spanning nutrient removal, aerobic granular sludge systems, and waste-to-resource valorization. Key affiliations include the Biogroup (since 2021 as a postdoctoral fellow) and Cetaqua (2019–2021 as a Project Manager). Her expertise includes microbial community dynamics, autotrophic nitrogen removal, and pilot-scale process implementation. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on food waste integration into urban wastewater systems and has supervised multiple master’s theses in chemical and environmental engineering. Her recent work explores microbial community stability in aerobic granular sludge, economic-environmental impacts of food waste recycling, and novel configurations for nitrogen removal in municipal wastewater. She collaborates with institutions like CETAQUA and participates in international conferences, highlighting advancements in eco-technologies and sustainable wastewater management.

Antonio GarganoView profile

Associate Professor

• FinTech
• Household Finance
• Behavioral Finance
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Antonio Gargano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, where he joined in January 2021. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on FinTech, Household Finance, Behavioral Finance, and Financial Econometrics. His research aims to understand how individual and professional investors make financial decisions and how Financial Technology and econometric tools can improve those decisions. His work has been published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Finance (twice), Review of Financial Studies (three times), Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , Management Science (twice), and Journal of Econometrics . His research has been featured in major media outlets such as Reuters, CNBC, and Business Insider. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on investor behavior, financial decision-making, and the application of econometric models to real-world financial data. He frequently investigates how attention, information acquisition, and technology influence market outcomes in equities, bonds, commodities, and housing markets. His use of large datasets and advanced statistical techniques underscores his methodological rigor. Scientific Awards: Michael J. Brennan Award for best paper in the Review of Financial Studies (2018) PanAgora Asset Management Crowell Prize (2016) He has received research grants from INQUIRE Europe, the Fondecyt Foundation, and the Lusk Center. He has also collaborated with several FinTech companies worldwide, including Gimme5 and Flowe (Italy), Realestate.com.au and BidTracker (Australia), and CLS Group (USA), indicating active engagement with industry and real-world applications of his research. No formal students are listed in the provided text. His research collaborations and grant funding suggest ongoing projects at the intersection of behavioral finance and financial technology, with potential future work expanding into digital wealth management, automated savings tools, and cross-market behavioral spillovers.

Guojun WuView profile

Professor

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Investor Behavior
• Investment Strategy
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Guojun Wu is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. He holds a PhD in Finance from Stanford University and has previously served on the faculty at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He was also a senior visiting fellow at the Shanghai Stock Exchange. His academic affiliations include the American Finance Association and the Western Finance Association. Education: PhD, Stanford University MA, Ohio University BS, Shanghai Jiaotong University Dr. Wu's research centers on empirical asset pricing, investor behavior, investment strategy, and market manipulation . His early work pioneered methods in measuring asymmetric volatility and risk in financial markets. He later became a leading expert on market fraud and manipulation, contributing foundational insights into how information asymmetry and speculative bubbles affect capital markets. His recent work explores institutional investor strategies and behavioral patterns in trading. The analysis of his publications reveals a strong trend in empirical finance , with a focus on market microstructure, risk modeling, and behavioral anomalies . His work combines rigorous econometric techniques with real-world financial applications, often published in top journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Financial Markets . Scientific Awards: First place winner of the best paper award – 2004 China International Conference in Finance (Shanghai) Dr. Wu has extensive experience in advising and teaching across all levels, including PhD, MBA, Executive MBA, and undergraduate students. He has contributed to executive education programs in both the U.S. and Asia. While specific grants are not listed, his research has practical implications and is frequently consulted by regulators, stock exchanges, investment banks, and asset management firms. He has collaborated with leading scholars such as Geert Bekaert, Zhijie Xiao, and Rajesh Aggarwal. Dr. Wu is affiliated with key academic centers and professional networks, though no formal lab or research team is explicitly mentioned. His website and professional engagement suggest an active research agenda in behavioral and empirical finance.

Robert F. WhitelawView profile

Professor

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Market Efficiency
• Stock Return Predictability
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Robert F. Whitelaw is the Edward C. Johnson 3d Professor of Entrepreneurial Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University. He has been a faculty member since 1992 and is affiliated with the Finance Department. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the Program on Asset Pricing. PhD in Finance, Stanford University, 1993 BS in Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984 Professor Whitelaw's research focuses on empirical asset pricing, market efficiency, risk-return dynamics, fixed income securities, and China's evolving financial system. His work combines rigorous econometric analysis with deep insights into financial market behavior. He has explored the role of information processing, market frictions, and investor behavior in shaping asset prices. His recent publications highlight a strong trend in understanding risk and return in both developed and emerging markets, particularly China. Themes include the predictability of stock and bond returns, tail risk, comovement, and the impact of institutional constraints on pricing. His work bridges academic theory and practical applications in portfolio management and risk assessment. Scientific awards received include: Goldman Sachs Asset Management Research Award Chicago Quantitative Alliance Research Award Professor Whitelaw has served as a past Associate Editor for the Review of Financial Studies and the Journal of Finance . His research has been supported by affiliations with NBER and collaborations with leading scholars in finance. He teaches courses such as Foundations of Finance, International Financial Management, and Portfolio Management across MBA, undergraduate, and doctoral programs. He is actively involved in research on China's stock market, contributing policy-relevant insights through op-eds and presentations to institutions like the People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission. His work is widely cited and has influenced both academic and practitioner communities.