Kaoru Nabeshima is a Professor at the Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University. With a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of California at Davis, their research focuses on International Trade, Development Economics, and Economic Policy, particularly analyzing regulatory impacts on global trade dynamics and sustainability. Key research projects include empirical studies on non-tariff measures (NTMs) and their effects on trade, funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Recent work explores de jure and defacto approaches to sustainability, regulatory compliance costs, and knowledge network formation in East Asia. Education: PhD & MA in Economics, University of California at Davis. Current Roles: Concurrent Researcher at Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society (2024–2029); Director of Vietnam Research Institute. Research Grants: Multiple JSPS grants (2015–2030) on NTMs, product safety regulations, and trade liberalization.
Rumi Aoyama is a Professor at Waseda University's Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies, specializing in diplomatic history, international relations, and contemporary Chinese politics and foreign relations. With a PhD from Keio University, she has established herself as a leading scholar on China's foreign policy, East Asian regional dynamics, and China-Japan relations. Professional Memberships: Japan Association for Contemporary China Studies, Asian Politics and Economics Association, Japan Association of International Relations Research Focus: Diplomatic history, international relations, East Asia, modern Chinese politics and foreign relations Dr. Aoyama's research interests span diplomatic history, international relations, East Asia studies, Chinese politics, and Chinese foreign relations. Her work particularly focuses on China's diplomatic strategies, mediation diplomacy, and the evolving regional order in Asia. She has published extensively on topics ranging from China's "Belt and Road" initiative to its approach to the Global South and its relations with Japan. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary challenges in international relations, particularly examining China's role in mediating global conflicts, its strategic positioning amid US-China confrontation, and its evolving approach to regional order in Eurasia. Her work demonstrates how China is developing a distinctive diplomatic approach that blends traditional non-interference principles with proactive engagement in global affairs. 24th Ohira Masayoshi Memorial Award (2008) Dr. Aoyama has been actively involved in international academic exchanges, including research stays at National University of Singapore (2022-2023), George Washington University (2016-2017), and Stanford University (2005-2006). She also serves as Director of the Waseda Institute of Contemporary Chinese Studies and is affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences School of Education. Her editorial leadership includes serving as Co-editor of Cambridge Elements in Indo-Pacific Security and previously as Managing Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Contemporary East Asia.
Alberto Fuentes is an Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, holding dual appointments in the School of City & Regional Planning (College of Design) and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs. His research focuses on the political economy of industrial transformation in Latin America, particularly examining how these shifts impact workers. He earned a PhD in Management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and a Master’s in City Planning from MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning. Education: PhD in Management, MIT Sloan School of Management Master’s in City Planning, MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning Research Interests: Fuentes investigates the interplay between industrial policies, economic development, and labor outcomes in Latin America. His work analyzes how global value chains, institutional frameworks, and policy choices shape industrial transformation, with a focus on sectors like sugar, cheese, and automotive industries in countries such as Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico. He emphasizes the consequences of these changes for social equity and economic inequality. Research Trends: His publications explore themes such as the middle-income trap, industrial upgrading dynamics, and the role of exogenous shocks in policy reform. Recent studies highlight comparative analyses of regional development strategies and the impact of transnational advocacy on anticorruption measures in Guatemala. Awards: No scientific awards listed. Grants & Advising: No grants or advising information provided. Labs/Teams: No lab or team affiliations explicitly mentioned.
Professor Solomos Solomou is a Senior Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. His academic career spans decades, with election to his current role dating back to 1983. Affiliation: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge Contact: solomos.solomou@econ.cam.ac.uk Professor Solomou specializes in macroeconomic history , focusing on business cycles , economic growth , and national accounting . His research bridges historical economic data analysis with modern macroeconomic theory, emphasizing GDP measurement , inflation expectations , and exchange rate dynamics . Recent work explores long-term economic trends, trade policy impacts, and the interplay between climate variables and economic performance. The articles in his bibliography reveal a consistent focus on historical macroeconomic patterns , including studies on Kondratieff cycles , Kitchin cycles , and GDP estimation across multiple eras. His publications analyze the economic effects of tariffs , banking crises , and weather shocks , often employing balanced national account estimates to refine historical economic understanding. Key regions of interest include the UK , Chile , and Japan , with comparative studies of interwar economies and pre-WWII trade systems .
J. Peter Murmann is a Full Professor of Strategic Management and Director of the Institute of Management & Strategy at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (since 2018). Previously, he held roles including AGSM Fellow (UNSW, 2016–2020), Professor at UNSW Business School (2016–2018), and positions at institutions like Wharton School, Harvard Business School, and Kellogg School of Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Columbia University (1998) and a B.A. in Philosophy from UC Berkeley (1990). His research focuses on strategic management, innovation, strategic forecasting, and business history. Key interests include long-term competitive advantage, China’s innovation capacity, and the coevolution of industries and institutions. He has authored influential works like Knowledge and Competitive Advantage (2003), which received the Schumpeter Prize and Stanley Reiter Award. Murmann’s awards include the 2025 Management and Organization Review Distinguished Editor Award, Gomory Award (2024), and IACMR Best Macro Conference Paper Award (2024). He has advised numerous PhD students, including Gunnar Hauptman (2019) and Jing Zhu (2017). His editorial roles include Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Management and Organization Review . He is affiliated with the Academy of Management, Society for the History of Technology, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. Teaching expertise spans strategic management, industry evolution, and innovation policy. Languages include German (native), English (proficient), and French (satisfactory).
Bartosz Michalski serves as a Professor at the Institute of International Studies within the University of Wrocław , where his work focuses on international economic structures and policy frameworks. His institutional affiliation demonstrates deep integration with Central European academic networks through extensive research on regional economic dynamics. Michalski's research centers on international political economy , specifically examining economic competitiveness , regional integration processes , and technological sophistication in trade . His work frequently analyzes Visegrad Group economies, Germany-Poland trade relations, and middle-income trap dynamics through rigorous quantitative trade analysis. A distinctive feature of his scholarship involves connecting traditional trade metrics with contemporary security frameworks, particularly regarding technological dependencies and economic sovereignty. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Central European economic integration , with particular attention to export sophistication patterns , value chain positioning , and geopolitical trade dependencies . His methodological approach combines traditional trade statistics with innovative complexity indices to assess economic development trajectories. While no formal advising relationships or research grants are documented in the provided materials, Michalski maintains active scholarly engagement through extensive publication output across international journals and edited volumes. His research demonstrates sustained contribution to understanding Central European economic integration within global frameworks.
Seth Pipkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy at the School of Social Ecology, University of California, Irvine. Holding a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning economic development, border policy, and public health. His office is located in 218E Social Ecology 1, and he can be contacted at spipkin@uci.edu or (949) 824-7695. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Pipkin's research centers on how groups collectively shape economic trajectories in developing regions, with specific focus on Latin America and the U.S.-Mexico border. He investigates group dynamics in local development processes, sources triggering 'high-road' industrial upgrading through institutional capacity-building, and citizens' responses to violence in Mexico. His work bridges economic sociology, political economy, and urban planning to examine practical habits influencing policy implementation and resource allocation. Analysis of his 12 publications (2005-2023) reveals consistent themes in industrial upgrading, border policy, and trade liberalization, with recent expansion into public health security. His interdisciplinary approach spans journals in development studies, political economy, and border research, demonstrating methodological diversity from case studies in Querétaro to epidemiological analyses of homelessness in Southern California. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Details regarding student advising, grant funding, or research supervision were not specified in available materials. No information about laboratories, research teams, or collaborative infrastructure was provided.
Daniel Markovits is the Guido Calabresi Professor of Law at Yale Law School and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Private Law. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School (2000), a B.Phil./D.Phil. in Philosophy from Oxford (1994/1999), an M.Sc. in Econometrics from the LSE (1992), and a B.A. in Mathematics from Yale (1991). His work critiques American meritocracy, linking it to rising inequality and social dysfunction. Key research interests include contract law, legal ethics, and the intersection of law, economics, and philosophy. Research Focus: Markovits’ seminal book The Meritocracy Trap (2019) argues that meritocratic systems deepen inequality and erode societal cohesion. His current projects explore post-growth economic frameworks and the philosophical foundations of private law. His writings appear in Science , Yale Law Journal , and major media outlets like The Atlantic and New York Times . Awards: Named a top thinker by Prospect Magazine (2021). His work on wealth taxes, police reform, and McKinsey’s societal impact has shaped public discourse. Advising & Grants: Leads Yale’s Center for the Study of Private Law. Collaborates internationally on contract theory and private law theory. Recent grants include studies on post-pandemic education inequities and labor market dynamics. Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Private Law Theory, hosting global workshops on contract theory and legal ethics. Active in interdisciplinary projects linking law with economics and philosophy.>
Marius Kalanta is an Associate Professor and researcher at Vilnius University’s Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU TSPMI), specializing in political economy, transformative industrial policy, and comparative capitalisms. He holds degrees in Business Administration and Sociology from Vytautas Magnus University and earned his PhD in Sociology (2015) on comparative capitalism studies. Research focuses: transformative industrial/innovation policy, growth models, state capabilities, welfare systems, and interest group politics Active in applied policy analysis for entrepreneurship, export, and innovation in Lithuania and the EU Key projects: LIVIA (2021-2025) on Lithuanian crisis response, TRAPPOLI (2020-2023) on middle-income traps Member of the academic network SASE (Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics) Former research fellowships at Tallinn University of Technology and University of Bristol His research spans middle-income traps, socio-economic coalitions, and competitiveness in Central/Eastern Europe. He teaches Public Sector Economics and Welfare State courses. Scientific Contributions: 2024: Analyzed sectoral growth dynamics in emerging economies 2023: Explored Baltic States’ strategies against middle-income traps 2021: Critiqued tax incentives for Lithuanian micro-enterprises 2019: Examined employer-centric social dialogue failures in the Baltics Contact: marius.kalanta@tspmi.vu.lt
Dr. Michael Murphree is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. His research focuses on foreign direct investment, technology development, and innovation systems in China and other emerging markets. He holds a PhD and MIA from Georgia Institute of Technology. Member of China Studies Centre Editorial Board Member: Journal of International Business Policy & Journal of International Management Research emphasizes global value chains, cross-border entrepreneurship, and institutional impacts on firm strategies. Notable work includes analyzing Taiwanese FDI in China and Newfoundland's offshore oil industry. His 2011 book on China's innovation dynamics won major awards. 2020 Industry Studies Association Emerging Scholar Award 2012 BISA Best Book Award Teaching includes courses on comparative innovation systems and globalization. Current projects explore young Taiwanese entrepreneurs and family business succession in Taiwan.
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Dr. Muhammad Salar Khan is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), affiliated with the Department of Public Policy within the College of Liberal Arts. His work bridges science, technology, and policy, focusing on AI ethics, clean energy transitions, public health, and innovation-driven economic development in developing economies. He holds a PhD in Public Policy from George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, and a Master’s in Public Policy (Economic Policy) from Oregon State University as a Fulbright Scholar. His research emphasizes policy frameworks for responsible AI adoption, particularly in public sectors of developing nations, alongside analyzing AI equity, explainability, and economic implications. He has contributed to a Department of Defense grant on AI and augmented cognition in the U.S. Air Force, and his work appears in journals like Government Information Quarterly and AI & Ethics . He also engages with policy communities through outlets like The Diplomat and The Conversation . Key research themes include: AI governance and ethical challenges Clean energy transitions in Global South Public health policy innovations Innovation systems in middle-income economies Behavioral economics applications His publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary challenges, including urban transit systems in Lahore, pandemic policy impacts on religious institutions, and AI adoption strategies for low-income countries. He received the Don E. Kash Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy during his postdoctoral research. Teaching responsibilities include courses on ethics in public policy, decision analysis, and global technological innovation policy.
Laszlo Matyas is a University Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Central European University (CEU). He has held leadership roles, including Head of the Hungarian Accredited PhD Program in Economics and former Provost of CEU. His work focuses on econometrics , panel data analysis , and policy analysis in Central and Eastern Europe . He has co-authored/co-edited influential works, such as the Springer book series on econometrics. Education: Ph.D. (C.Sc, D.Sc) in Economics/Econometrics from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Research Interests: His research emphasizes panel data methodologies, fixed effects models, gravity models in trade analysis, and the impact of institutional changes on economic behavior. Recent work explores inflation dynamics, post-pandemic economic recovery, and machine learning applications in econometrics. Articles Trends: His recent publications address panel data techniques, policy implications of trade flows, and the economic effects of geopolitical events like the Ukraine war. He also investigates methodological challenges in econometrics, such as discretized variables and pairwise observations. Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not listed, his editorial roles and co-edited volumes (e.g., Seven Decades of Econometrics ) highlight his contributions to advancing econometric theory and practice.
Maurice D. Kugler is a Professor of Public Policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Center for Micro-Economic Policy Research (CMEPR). He has held significant positions including Head of Research for the UN's Human Development Report and Senior Economist at the World Bank. Prior to joining George Mason, he was a Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government (2006-2010) and has taught full-time at several prestigious institutions worldwide. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley (advised by Nobel Laureate Paul M. Romer), and BSc and MSc degrees in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Kugler's research focuses on the role of new technologies in boosting economic growth and labor productivity, with expertise spanning endogenous growth theory, productivity growth, global labor markets, foreign direct investment, global value chains, human capital formation, international trade, and international migration. His work often centers on developing economies, particularly Colombia, examining how policy interventions affect economic outcomes. His research portfolio shows a consistent focus on labor markets in developing countries, particularly examining the impacts of technology adoption, trade policies, and social programs. Recent work has addressed contemporary challenges including the effects of automation on developing economies, the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and digital infrastructure development. McTaggart Award at the London School of Economics and Political Science AEA/FRB Award at University of California, Berkeley Global Development Forum recognition Latin American and Caribbean Economics Association prize Kugler has received research funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and U.K. Economics and Social Sciences Research Council. As a consultant, he has worked with the World Bank Group (both IBRD and IFC) and the Inter-American Development Bank, and served as principal investigator for the U.S. Department of Labor. His extensive collaboration network includes frequent work with Adriana D. Kugler and other prominent economists.
Dr. Britta Augsburg is a researcher at the Institute for Fiscal Studies , specializing in development economics, public health interventions, and microfinance. Her work spans low- and middle-income countries, focusing on sanitation infrastructure, behavioral economics, and human capital investments. Her research explores: Complementarities between WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) and nutrition in child health Effectiveness of community-level sanitation interventions Role of labeled microcredit in promoting preventive health investments Gender dynamics in household sanitation decision-making Sustainability of behavioral change in rural settings Key trends in her publications include: Combining RCTs with qualitative methods Policy design for sanitation and health programs Behavioral economics in public health messaging Cross-country comparisons (India, Nigeria, Mongolia) Scientific awards: 2022: Lively Minds - Finalist for LEGO Foundation 'Build a World of Play' award ($117 million prize)
Dilek GÖZE KAYA serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department (2021–present) in the Department of Finance at Suleyman Demirel University’s Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, having previously held the Head of Department position in 2016. Her academic profile integrates professional banking experience at Türkiye Garanti Bank (2004–2006) with extensive scholarly contributions to public finance and fiscal policy. Her educational foundation includes: Licence in Finance (2004) Master’s in Finance with Thesis (2008) Doctorate in Finance (2012) Her research concentrates on public finance mechanisms , fiscal policy design , and taxation systems , with significant emphasis on poverty analysis and blockchain applications in finance . This manifests in publications examining Turkish economic policies through econometric frameworks, including budget-inflation relationships, pandemic economic impacts, and OECD comparative analyses of energy taxation and healthcare financing. Recent publications (2020–2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Bibliometric analyses mapping finance research landscapes, (2) Blockchain technology’s disruptive potential for tax systems, and (3) Crisis-responsive fiscal policy studies focused on Turkey’s macroeconomic stability. Approximately 60% of her work employs comparative OECD frameworks, while Turkish policy contexts dominate domestic analyses. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Her academic supervision spans doctoral and master’s thesis committees across 15+ courses including ‘Global Crises and Fiscal Policies’ and ‘Fiscal Discipline and Stability Policies’. While specific grant details are absent, her publication volume (19 journal articles 2019–2024) suggests sustained research funding. No institutional laboratories or dedicated research teams were specified in the source documentation.
