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Tsegay Gebrekidan TekleselassieView profile

Lecturer

• Development Economics
• Labor Economics
• Political Economy
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Tsegay Gebrekidan Tekleselassie is a Visiting Lecturer in Economics at Wellesley College. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Sussex, an MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen, and a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University. Prior to Wellesley College, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at Northeastern University (2022-2024) and as a Senior Researcher at the Policy Studies Institute in Ethiopia. Education: Ph.D., University of Sussex; M.Sc., University of Copenhagen; B.A., Addis Ababa University His research focuses on the intersection of development economics, labor economics, and political economy, with particular attention to labor market dynamics in developing countries and migrant/refugee integration. At Wellesley, he teaches Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 101), Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 102), and Economic Development (ECON 320). Recent publications analyze pandemic impacts on household welfare, institutional determinants of well-being, and labor market policies in Ethiopia. He has also examined smokestackless industries for employment generation, TVET system inclusiveness, and cross-border travel political economy. As an educator, he emphasizes economic theory application to real-world development challenges and policy evaluation. He actively engages students in empirical research through final projects. A personal note: Tsegay is an avid marathon runner, having completed notable races like Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. He ran the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:59:16.

Lin ZhuView profile

Researcher

• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Public Health Policy
• Epidemiology
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Lin Zhu, PhD is a Senior Research Engineer at Stanford University's Center for Health Policy and Department of Health Policy , specializing in simulation modeling for infectious disease control and public health policy development. Education: Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Science from Peking University; PhD in Epidemiology from University of Miami Her research integrates epidemiological modeling and network simulation to address disease transmission dynamics across multiple contexts: Malaria transmission in China (spatial agent-based models) Hepatitis C virus among people who inject drugs (network modeling) Optimal vaccine allocation during pandemics SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance Article trends demonstrate expertise in agent-based network modeling for: HCV elimination strategies Rural transmission patterns Sexually transmitted infection control Pandemic resource allocation Current affiliations include working with Stanford's Health Policy faculty on: Infectious disease policy Health systems modeling Global health initiatives

Emilio ZagheniView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Demography
• Big Data Analytics
• Migration Studies
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Emilio Zagheni is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany since 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in Demography from the University of California, Berkeley (2010). His research focuses on leveraging big data and digital trace data (e.g., social media, search engines) to study migration, fertility, aging, and intergenerational transfers. He pioneered methods using non-representative internet data for demographic analysis. Key research areas include: Migration corridors and clusters via Google+ data Social media analytics for fertility behavior and search patterns Bayesian modeling of subnational mortality Input-output frameworks for unpaid resource transfers He received the Trailblazer Award for Demographic Analysis (2016) from the European Association for Population Studies. His work has advanced demographic methods through workshops on social media and cellphone data, including sessions at PAA, ICWSM, and IUSSP conferences. He co-chairs the IUSSP Panel on Big Data and Population Processes. His research integrates demographic theory with computational methods, emphasizing innovative data sources for policy-relevant insights.

• Cancer
• Clinical Trials
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Professor John Simes AO is a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and holds leadership roles at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC), including Senior Associate Director and Co-Director of Cancer Trials. He has led over 100 multicenter clinical trials, notably the LIPID and FIELD trials, contributing to global guidelines in cardiovascular and diabetes care. His research spans cancer, cardiovascular disease, neonatal medicine, and clinical trial methodology. Education: BSc (Med), MBBS, FRACP, SM (Harvard), MD. He is a practicing Medical Oncologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. Research Interests: Large-scale clinical trials in oncology (e.g., gastrointestinal, genitourinary cancers), cardiovascular risk reduction, and neonatal medicine. Notable contributions include demonstrating pravastatin's survival benefits (LIPID trial) and fenofibrate's microvascular benefits (FIELD trial). Current trials include INTEGRATE (gastric cancer) and INSPIRE (aspirin in VTE). Awards: Order of Australia (2020), MOGA Cancer Achievement Award (2010), Harvard Biostatistics Alum Award (2009), and R.T. Hall Prize (1999). Advising: Supervises students like Janene Dalrymple on translational research. Grants: Holder of NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellowship and Program Grants. Labs/Teams: Leads CTC's oncology trials group and chairs INSPIRE Steering Committee.

Tobias KreuzView profile

Researcher

• Taxation
• Public Policy
• Economic Effects of Taxation
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Tobias Kreuz is a Researcher at ZEW’s Research Group "Inequality and Public Policy" since February 2022. He is also affiliated with the Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim , where he joined the Taxation Programme of the Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) in September 2022 under the supervision of Professor Philipp Dörrenberg . Education : Studied Economics at the University of Münster. Research Focus : Tobias investigates how taxation and transfer programmes influence corporate and household behavior. He contributes to the development of the ZEW-EviSTA microsimulation model and coordinates the Leibniz ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation .

Karl Justus Bernhard NeumärkerView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Economic Policy
• Constitutional Economics
• Social Contract Theory
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Karl Justus Bernhard Neumärker serves as Professor of Economic Policy and Director of the Götz Werner Professorship for Economic Policy and Constitutional Theory at the University of Freiburg. He is deeply affiliated with the Freiburg Institute for Basic Income Studies (FRIBIS), where his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis in constitutional economics and social contract theory. His research centers on Constitutional Economic Policy , Constitutional Economics , and Social Contract Theory , extending to Political Economy of Reforms , Economics of Social Justice , and Conflict Economics . Neumärker employs game-theoretic and contractarian approaches to dissect power dynamics in policy design, particularly regarding universal basic income, carbon pricing mechanisms, and EU integration challenges. His methodology emphasizes institutional analysis and normative economic modeling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in basic income policy (especially crisis-responsive models like Germany's Net Basic Income), transnational energy markets (focusing on the Upper Rhine region), and climate policy equity (examining carbon pricing's social inequality impacts). His work consistently connects constitutional economics with real-world sustainability challenges, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor across economic, environmental, and social policy domains. Neumärker leads research initiatives at FRIBIS, which functions as a hub for interdisciplinary basic income scholarship. His collaborations span economists, political scientists, and environmental policy experts across Europe, with notable projects on EU energy market integration and post-pandemic economic recovery frameworks.

Anne-Sophie RobilliardView profile

Research Fellow

• Development Economics
• Poverty and Inequality
• Labor Economics
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Anne-Sophie Robilliard serves as a Research Fellow at the French Institute for Research on Development (IRD), specializing in development economics with concentrated focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Her research utilizes microeconomic household data to analyze poverty determinants, inequality dynamics, and women's labor market participation within demographic and household bargaining contexts. She actively contributes to academic instruction through policy impact assessment courses at Université Paris Dauphine and microsimulation technique seminars at Paris School of Economics (PSE), IEDES-Paris 1, and ENSAE-Dakar. Her research portfolio centers on poverty and inequality measurement, gendered labor economics, and public policy evaluation in developing economies. Methodologically, she integrates microsimulation modeling with household survey analysis to assess policy interventions, particularly examining how demographic shifts and intra-household dynamics influence women's economic participation. This work consistently addresses structural challenges in African development contexts through rigorous quantitative frameworks. Analysis of her 13 journal publications (1999-2023) reveals persistent thematic focus on African economic development with evolving methodological sophistication. Core research trajectories include income inequality measurement (2023), remittance impacts on Senegalese poverty (2019), gendered labor market disparities in West African cities (2011), and migration-labor market linkages (2015). Recent work increasingly incorporates spatial and temporal dimensions of poverty analysis while maintaining emphasis on microsimulation techniques for policy evaluation. Scientific awards: No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided text. Advising and grants: The source material contains no information regarding graduate student supervision, doctoral committees, or research grant funding. Labs and teams: No institutional laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams are specified in the available documentation.

Rod E. TurochyView profile

Professor

• Traffic Engineering
• Road Safety
• Pedestrian Safety
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Rod E. Turochy is the James M. Hunnicutt Professor of Traffic Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University, part of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. He also serves as Associate Director for Outreach at the Auburn University Transportation Research Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2001, an M.S. from Virginia Tech in 1997, and a B.S. from the same institution in 1991. He has been licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama and Virginia. Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Virginia, 2001 M.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1997 B.S., Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1991 Dr. Turochy's research focuses on traffic operations, road safety, and pedestrian safety, with additional work in work zone safety, freeway management, and pavement design. His current projects include improving pedestrian facilities in Alabama’s Black Belt region, analyzing queue warning systems, and enhancing work zone mobility. His work often emphasizes safety for vulnerable road users and historically underserved communities. His recent publications span topics such as breakdown probability models, calibration of traffic simulation tools, trip generation for student housing, and wrong-way driving analysis. The research reflects a strong integration of data analysis, simulation, and real-world application in transportation planning and safety. Dr. Turochy has received multiple teaching awards, including the James M. Robbins National Excellence in Teaching Award and Auburn’s Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award. His contributions to transportation education are evident in his numerous publications on curriculum development and instructional practices. James M. Robbins National Excellence in Teaching Award from Chi Epsilon Auburn Alumni Association's Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award Outstanding Faculty in Civil Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southern District of Chi Epsilon William F. Walker Award for Teaching Excellence from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering He has advised numerous students and collaborated on federally and state-funded research projects through centers like STRIDE and the Alabama Transportation Assistance Program. His leadership in outreach includes directing ATAP from 2018 to 2022 and developing educational programs for K-12 students. He leads research teams focused on transportation safety, data analysis, and infrastructure resilience, often collaborating with state agencies and national research bodies.

Jodi L. LiuView profile

Professor

• Health Care Costs
• Health Care Financing
• Health Care Payment Approaches
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Jodi L. Liu is a Senior Policy Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, part of the RAND Corporation. Her research focuses on health care reform, costs, and policy analysis, particularly regarding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, healthcare financing, and payment models. She holds a Ph.D. from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, an M.S.P.H. from Johns Hopkins, and degrees in biomedical and chemical engineering from the University of Michigan. Her expertise spans simulation modeling to assess policy impacts, including healthcare system capacity for Alzheimer’s treatments and the effects of single-payer systems. Key work includes evaluating reinsurance programs (e.g., in Minnesota, Oregon, and Alaska), analyzing healthcare consolidation trends, and assessing geographic disparities in dementia specialist availability. Liu has also contributed to policy blueprints for dementia long-term care and explored cost-saving strategies in healthcare. Liu’s research emphasizes early detection of cognitive impairments and improving healthcare infrastructure to meet future treatment demands. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, combining engineering, epidemiology, and policy analysis to address complex healthcare challenges. She has published widely on topics ranging from Medicare for All proposals to the economic implications of social spending on health outcomes. Her contributions include interactive tools to model Alzheimer’s treatment capacity and policy briefs on healthcare financing reforms. Liu’s interdisciplinary background allows her to bridge technical analysis with actionable policy recommendations, influencing debates on healthcare access, costs, and systemic preparedness for emerging therapies.

• Transport Systems
• Travel Behavior
• Transport Accessibility
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Dr. Neil Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. He holds a PhD and BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and a LLB in Law, with over 15 years of experience in research, education, and consultancy. His work focuses on transport systems, travel behavior, accessibility, and environmental impacts of transport. Education: LLB (University of Strathclyde, 2002), PhD (University of Strathclyde, 1998), BEng (University of Strathclyde, 1989) Dr. Ferguson’s research examines the interplay between urban form and mobility patterns, statistical/econometric modeling of travel behavior, and the role of transport accessibility in health and sustainability. His innovative work includes quasi-longitudinal studies of travel behavior change and computational methods linking public transport timetables to GIS data. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding transport-related social inequalities, climate change adaptation, and active travel. Funded by agencies like EPSRC, MRC, and Scottish Government, his research spans Europe and Malawi, addressing global challenges in transport equity and network resilience. Scientific Awards: Cross-institution Graduate and Degree Apprenticeship Team (2017) Dr. Ferguson teaches transport engineering, planning, and sustainability courses. He collaborates with institutions like MRC Social and Public Health Research Unit (Glasgow) and MRC Epidemiology Unit (Cambridge), advising Transport Scotland and contributing to policy through organizations like the Royal Society and POST.

Ashwin KumarView profile

Professor

• Income analysis
• Poverty measurement
• Labour market economics
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Ashwin Kumar is Professor of Social Policy at Manchester Metropolitan University's Policy Evaluation Research Unit (PERU), working part-time while simultaneously serving as Director of Research and Policy at the Institute for Public Policy Research. An economist with over 20 years of social policy expertise, his work focuses on incomes, poverty, and labour market analysis through microsimulation modelling. He maintains the IPPR Tax-Benefit Model used by major UK research organizations and leads projects including economic evaluations of basic income in Scotland and the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. His research informs policy debates around work incentives, housing costs, and child poverty targets. Dr. Kumar teaches in the Master of Public Administration program, focusing on public service economics, governance, and performance management.

Ann WebbView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Radiation
• Vitamin D Synthesis
• UV Radiation Effects
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Ann Webb is a Professor of Atmospheric Radiation and Head of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Manchester. She holds a BSc in Physics and Meteorology from Reading University, a PhD in Environmental Physics from Nottingham University, and a DSc from UMIST. Her research focuses on the multidisciplinary study of radiation and sunlight effects, including vitamin D synthesis via UV radiation and ice crystal scattering in atmospheric sciences. She collaborates with medical schools and photobiologists, and her work influences public health policy and guidelines. Ann has held international roles, including President of the Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE) from 2011 to 2015, and currently leads the UV Working Group for the International Radiation Commission. She also contributes to editorial boards, such as the WMO Commission for Instruments and Methods of Observation (CIMO) Guide. Her research outputs span atmospheric physics, public health, and environmental science, with recent publications addressing vitamin D deficiency, ice crystal analysis, and sun exposure guidelines. Awards include the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in 2014.

Subhrajit GuhathakurtaView profile

Professor

• Urban Planning
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Urban Resilience
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Subhrajit Guhathakurta is the Harry West Professor in the School of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology and Director of the MSUA Program and Center for Urban Resilience and Analytics (CURA). He previously served as Chair of the School (2018–2021) and held roles at Arizona State University, including Associate Director of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning and founding faculty member of the School of Sustainability. His expertise spans Geographic Information Science, urban resilience, and sustainable planning. Research focuses include urban modeling, transportation equity, and the integration of technology in resilient urban systems. He has authored 6 books and over 75 scientific papers, including works like Visualizing Sustainable Planning and The Routledge Handbook of International Planning Education . Awards include the Mercator Professorship from the German National Science Foundation for research on unstructured data visualization. Leadership roles include editorial stints at Journal of Planning Education and Research and Journal of the American Planning Association . He has held visiting appointments at institutions worldwide, including TU Kaiserslautern, University College London, and Tongji University. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to urban challenges, combining spatial analytics with policy development. Key Labs/Initiatives: CURA, Urban Modeling and Simulation Lab Grants & Collaborations: Extensive funding for urban resilience projects and sustainability initiatives

• Transportation Engineering
• Road Safety
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Rhonda Kae Young , Ph.D., PE, is an Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Professor of Civil Engineering at Gonzaga University , where she has worked since 2015. With an academic career spanning since 2002, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Transportation Engineering and freshman/sophomore engineering curricula. Education: Ph.D. (2002), M.S. (1999), Graduate Certificate (2001) from University of Washington; B.S. (1992) from Oregon State University Research Focus: Transportation safety, Connected Vehicle Technology for adverse weather operations, and equity in infrastructure Professional Affiliations: Registered Professional Engineer in Washington and Wyoming; active participant in Transportation Research Board, American Society of Engineering Education, and Institute of Transportation Engineers Recognitions: No specific scientific awards mentioned in available data Teaching: Courses include CENG 418 Transportation System Design, CENG 318 Transportation Engineering, and CENG 193 FYS: Equity & Infrastructure Rhonda's publications demonstrate expertise in weather-responsive traffic control systems , variable speed limit corridors , and pedagogical approaches to transportation engineering education. Her work with National Science Foundation grants indicates collaboration with multi-institutional teams on curriculum development. Current research explores Connected Vehicle Technology applications for adverse weather operations and bicycle rolling stop laws through simulator studies. She actively contributes to transportation safety analysis and public involvement frameworks in infrastructure planning.

• Public Economics
• Political Economy
• Labor Economics
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Emanuel Hansen is an Associate Professor of Economics at LMU Munich, holding the Chair of Public Economics. He serves as Research Director and Program Director at the Center for Economic Studies (CES) and is a Principal Investigator of the CRC TRR 190 "Rationality & Competition". His research appears in leading journals including Econometrica and the American Economic Journal. Hansen's research spans public economics, political economy, labor economics, and economic theory. He investigates tax policy (particularly Earned Income Tax Credits), welfare program design, political competition mechanisms, and multi-margin labor supply responses. His work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis to evaluate Pareto-improving reforms and policy interactions in social security systems. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on German and French tax-transfer systems, with growing focus on gender inequality dynamics and family policy impacts. His political economy work explores endogenous party formation and optimal power concentration. This research directly informs welfare reform design, particularly regarding transfer withdrawal rates and work incentive structures across European contexts. As Research Director of CES, Hansen leads interdisciplinary teams within LMU's economic research ecosystem. The CRC TRR 190 collaboration under the German Research Foundation provides infrastructure for his ongoing work on rationality frameworks and competitive market analysis.