Carolin Pflueger is an Associate Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy , University of Chicago, and holds affiliations as a NBER Faculty Research Fellow and CEPR Research Affiliate . Her work bridges macroeconomics and finance, focusing on inflation dynamics, monetary policy impacts, and financial market risk perception. University: University of Chicago School: Harris School of Public Policy Affiliations: NBER, CEPR Role: Associate Professor Her research explores how inflation and monetary policy influence financial markets, including models connecting Treasury bond risk to stagflation drivers and analyzing economic agents' perceptions of policy uncertainty. Recent work leverages cross-sectional data of stock prices and economic forecasts to quantify macrofinancial linkages. Notable scientific recognitions include the Fama DFA Prize (2023), AQR Insight Award Finalist (2018), and the Arthur Warga Award (2014). She has received NSF Grant 2149193 for macrofinance research. Contact: cpflueger@uchicago.edu | GitHub Code Repositories
Yuriy Gorodnichenko serves as the Quantedge Presidential Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley since 2018. His extensive academic affiliations include being a Faculty Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (2014-present), Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (2007-present), International Fellow at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (2011-present), and Research Consultant for both the European Central Bank (2018-present) and European Investment Bank (2017-present). He also serves as Editor of the Journal of Monetary Economics (2018-present) and Member of the Executive Committee of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (2019-present). Education: Ph.D., Economics, University of Michigan, 2007 M.A., Statistics, University of Michigan, 2004 M.A., Economics (high honors; valedictorian), Economics Education and Research Consortium at National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kiev, Ukraine, 2001 B.A., Economics (honors; valedictorian), National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kiev, Ukraine, 1999 Gorodnichenko's research spans multiple subfields of economics with particular emphasis on monetary economics, public finance, international economics, and macroeconomics . His scholarly approach typically combines both macroeconomic and microeconomic data with rigorous theoretical and statistical analyses. His work is organized into five major categories: monetary economics, aggregate implications of informational frictions, business cycles, development/productivity/income differences, and inequality. As an applied macroeconomist, he frequently bridges methodological approaches across different economic subdisciplines. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research across top economics journals including American Economic Review, Journal of Political Economy, and Review of Economic Studies. The trajectory of his work shows increasing focus on the microfoundations of macroeconomic phenomena, particularly how information frictions affect economic behavior and policy transmission mechanisms. His recent publications have increasingly addressed the distributional consequences of monetary policy and the role of cultural factors in economic development. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fellow, Econometric Society (2021) Highly Cited Researcher, Clarivate (2021) Distinguished Teaching Award, Social Science Division, UC Berkeley (2020) World Junior Prize in Monetary Economics and Finance (2018) NSF CAREER award (2012) Sloan Research Fellowship (2013) Multiple #1 rankings among young economists by RePEc (2014-2021) Best paper award, American Economic Journal: Economic Policy (2015) Gorodnichenko has received consistent recognition for his teaching and advising from UC Berkeley's Economics Department, including multiple runner-up positions and a win for the Best Advisor Award (2014). His research has been supported by prestigious grants including the NSF CAREER award and Sloan Research Fellowship. His impact metrics are substantial with over 19,000 citations and an h-index of 54, reflecting significant influence in the economics profession. While the scraped text doesn't specify dedicated research laboratories, Gorodnichenko maintains active research collaborations through his affiliations with major economic research institutions including NBER, IZA, and Kiel Institute. His editorial roles at leading journals position him at the center of contemporary macroeconomic research discourse.
Peter Ireland is the Murray and Monti Professor of Economics at Boston College, specializing in Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. His work focuses on monetary policy transmission mechanisms, inflation dynamics, and the historical evolution of central bank strategies. Ireland has contributed extensively to understanding the effects of interest on reserves, the Barnett critique, and the implications of New Keynesian models for policy analysis. His research spans topics such as money growth rules, nominal GDP targeting, and the role of monetary aggregates in policy frameworks. Ireland has published in leading journals like the Journal of Econometrics and Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking , and his recent work addresses modern challenges such as the zero lower bound and post-crisis monetary policy strategies. His teaching includes courses on Financial Economics and Mathematics for Economists. Notably, Ireland’s work often critiques traditional policy approaches, advocating for clearer nominal anchors and rule-based frameworks. He collaborates frequently with Michael T. Belongia and others on projects analyzing the Federal Reserve’s strategy, Greenbook forecasts, and historical policy decisions. His contributions highlight the importance of monetarist principles in contemporary economic debates.
Pedro Teles is a Full Professor at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, a researcher at Banco de Portugal, and a Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His academic career spans institutions including the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and University College London. His research focuses on monetary and fiscal policy, taxation, sovereign debt, and international economics. PhD in Economics, University of Chicago BSc in Economics, Universidade Católica Portuguesa His research explores critical questions in macroeconomics, including: Optimal monetary-fiscal policy frameworks Implications of sticky prices and long-term interest rate targets Taxation strategies for housing, robots, and high-skill immigrants Sovereign default risk and inflation stabilization Monetary theories and policy relevance in modern economies Recent publications address AI regulation (2023), global taxation coordination (2023), and post-pandemic urban economics (2023), demonstrating interdisciplinary applications across macroeconomics, public finance, and technology policy. His work frequently appears in top journals like Journal of Monetary Economics and Review of Economic Studies. Scientific distinctions include: CEPR Research Fellow He has collaborated extensively with institutions such as NBER, Banco de Portugal, and ADEMU, contributing to debates on unconventional policy measures during crises and the design of stable monetary systems.
Dr. Joshua R. Hendrickson is an Associate Professor of Economics and Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Mississippi (College of Liberal Arts). His research focuses on monetary theory, political economy, and the history of economic thought, with particular emphasis on cryptocurrency (notably Bitcoin), nominal GDP targeting, and policy frameworks. He holds affiliations with the American Institute for Economic Research’s Sound Money Project, the Mercatus Center, and the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Wayne State University (2010). He teaches courses ranging from introductory economics to advanced topics like Monetary Theory (Econ 619) and Economic Growth and Development (Econ 422). His work spans scholarly journals such as Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control . Hendrickson’s research explores intersections between monetary policy and political economy, including historical analyses of the gold standard, modern digital currencies, and the implications of fiscal-monetary coordination. His recent work critiques traditional Quantity Theory assumptions and advocates for nominal income targeting as a policy framework. He also serves on the Mississippi Council on Economic Education board and contributes to public discourse via platforms like his Economic Forces Newsletter .
Thomas Beissinger is a Full Professor of Labour Economics and Service Economics at the University of Hohenheim, appointed in 2005. He is also a Research Fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics. His research focuses on labor market dynamics, wage rigidity, and macroeconomic policy, with publications in European Economic Review and Oxford Economic Papers. Beissinger's work extensively analyzes downward nominal wage rigidity across European economies, labor union bargaining behaviors, and the impacts of globalization on employment. Recent studies investigate technical change effects on task allocation and novel competitiveness metrics within global value chains. His theoretical contributions integrate behavioral insights into wage-setting models.
Dr. Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow and Research Manager of the Healthy Housing Initiative at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. As a Chartered Psychologist and certified Market Research Society member, he specializes in housing policy (particularly private renting), public sector reform, and organizational change. He serves on the Housing Studies Association Board as Secretary and chairs Renting Evidence, a knowledge-exchange platform for housing research. His research spans Welfare reforms like Universal Credit Landlord-tenant dynamics Airbnb's impact on housing stock Renter's conceptualization of 'home' Eviction policy debates Health impacts of cold homes Dr. Simcock's work on housing policy trends includes Private rented sector evolution Sharing economy housing Renter protections Energy efficiency standards Immigration policy impacts Refugee housing pathways Scientific recognition includes Nominated for British Property Federation Rising Star Award (2018) High Court case evidence on 'Right to Rent' checks Regular parliamentary consultation (Welsh Parliament, House of Commons) Media coverage in international outlets His research collaborations include Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Scottish Government projects. Current activities focus on evidence-based policymaking through ORCID and the Healthy Housing Initiative .
Natalia Ponomareva serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Macquarie University, Australia, with research spanning labor markets, exchange rate dynamics, and business cycle analysis using advanced econometric methodologies. Her research portfolio emphasizes: Quantitative analysis of price uncertainties and global economic spillovers Bayesian econometric applications for macroeconomic forecasting Principal component techniques in exchange rate modeling Monetary policy responses to economic uncertainty Business cycle transmission mechanisms across international markets Methodologically, she integrates dynamic game theory with empirical macroeconomics to address complex economic phenomena. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal consistent focus on commodity-driven macroeconomic volatility, with particular attention to Chinese and Australian economies. Her work demonstrates how simplified Bayesian models outperform complex alternatives in emerging markets, while principal component analysis enhances exchange rate predictability. Cross-cutting themes include uncertainty quantification and policy-relevant forecasting under model instability. Research funding includes: MQ Safety Net application - Sheen (2023): Macroeconomic safety net modeling Bayesian Model Averaging for Sacrifice Ratios (2011): OECD policy trade-off analysis Inflation Forecastability in Emerging Economies (2009-2010): Nominal income growth dynamics She maintains active collaborations with J. Sheen and B.Z. Wang, contributing to international research networks in macroeconometrics and policy analysis through joint publications and projects.
Michaela Pagel is an Associate Professor at Washington University Olin Business School and holds affiliations as a NBER Faculty Research Fellow and CEPR Research Affiliate (Household Finance Network Member). Her research bridges behavioral economics, finance, and consumer decision-making, focusing on how psychological biases shape financial behaviors across life cycles. Research Themes : Selective attention to finances, mental accounting of savings and debt, loss aversion in consumption, and environmental impacts on financial productivity Key Findings : Demonstrated ostrich effects in financial monitoring, quantified liquidity-driven spending heuristics, and uncovered pollution-induced productivity losses in investment activities Her work analyzing stimulus payment responses revealed liquidity constraints as critical determinants of spending behavior during crises, while her research on air quality's impact on trading challenges economic productivity assumptions. Awards include NBER Faculty Research Fellow designation and recognition through the Distinguished CESifo Affiliate Award nomination. Collaborative work spans institutions like Columbia, Harvard, and University of Chicago. Media Coverage : VoxEU , The Street , and MarketWatch Keynote Engagements : Barcelona School of Economics Summer Forum, Society of Experimental Finance Conference, EMERGE 22
Professor Franck Moraux is an Associate Professor of Management Sciences and Management and a Lecturer-Researcher at IGR-IAE (Institut de Gestion de Rennes - Institut d'Administration des Entreprises) at University of Rennes 1. He specializes in Finance and serves as a researcher at CREM (Center for Research in Economics and Management), a joint research unit under CNRS, University of Rennes 1, and University of Caen Normandy. Throughout his career, he has held several significant administrative positions including Director of CREM (2017-2021), Director of SHOS Doctoral School (2011-2016), and member of the Academic/Research Council at University of Rennes 1. He has also served in leadership roles at the French Finance Association, including Vice-President (2020-2021) and President Elect (2021-2022). His educational background includes a doctoral thesis on "L'analyse des risques de défaut et de crédit des titres financiers" completed at Université de Rennes 1 in December 2000. Professor Moraux's research focuses on Financial Engineering for decision-making, pricing, and risk management, with particular expertise in derivatives, credit risk management, volatility modeling, and quantitative finance. His preferred approach is continuous-time stochastic finance, and he has a special interest in derivatives and bonds as financial instruments. His research philosophy incorporates both positive and normative approaches to financial problems. His publication record shows a strong trend toward supply chain finance, bankruptcy procedures, and the intersection of finance with environmental and social concerns. Recent work (2020-2023) has focused on collaborative financing for corporate social responsibility, trade credit contracts, and the French nominal yield curve. Earlier work (2013-2019) concentrated on American options, bankruptcy procedures, jump diffusion processes, and bond options. Co-editor-in-chief of "Finance" journal (2009-2017) Member of the National Council of Universities (CNU) section 06 Management and Management Sciences Author of the book "Finance de Marché" (Pearson, 2010) Professor Moraux has supervised PhD students including Olga Pakulyak, whose research focused on interest rate derivatives, arbitrage, and risk management. His research has been supported by projects such as the ANR project "FILEAS-FOG" (2018-2021) on Supply Chain Finance and the Chaire Fondation Rennes 1 "Nouveaux défis de la banque" (2018-2020). He leads research teams at CREM, a research unit that brings together around a hundred researchers in economics and management, providing them with comprehensive support. The CREM has adopted a flexible organization favoring thematic research following its restructuring in 2017.
Duncan Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Nursing at City, University of London, where he joined in 2014 after transitioning from full-time NHS practice. He holds an honorary Consultant Nurse position with the Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team (PERRT) at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and serves as a Generic Instructor Course Educator for the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Advanced Life Support Group. His educational background includes a PhD in Nursing from City, University of London (2018-2022), a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice/Education from the same institution (2014-2015), an MSc in Cardio-Respiratory from Imperial College London (2011-2013), a Diploma in Tropical Nursing from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2006), and a Master of Nursing from the University of Nottingham (1999-2003). Smith's primary research interests focus on critical care nursing, patient deterioration recognition, implementation science, and behavior change interventions. His work extensively examines rapid response systems, particularly the afferent limb where nurses identify deteriorating patients. He has a strong interest in nursing within low and middle income settings, stemming from his two-year assignment in Uganda with Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), where he worked alongside Ugandan colleagues teaching nursing students and supporting ICU staff development. His recent publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on clinical deterioration recognition, with 15 articles published between 2017-2025. These works span methodological innovations in research design, theoretical frameworks for understanding nursing behavior, and practical applications for improving patient safety systems. His research increasingly incorporates implementation science principles to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. NIHR/HEE Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship (2018-2022) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2015-present) Smith currently serves as academic supervisor for three critical care nurses undertaking NIHR-funded pre-doctoral fellowships and as clinical-academic mentor for an additional pre-doctoral fellow. His doctoral work developed a theory-based behavior change intervention targeting registered nurses and healthcare assistants to improve responses to deteriorating patients. He is particularly interested in building research capacity among nurses and Allied Health Professionals. As module leader for the APM052 (Advanced Clinical Assessment) module on the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, he contributes significantly to postgraduate nursing education.
P.K. Sen is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Washington Bothell School of Business, where he joined in 2012. Prior to his current position, he served as a Professor at the Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati (2003-2012), Associate Professor at SUNY Buffalo (1993-2000), and Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business (1985-1992). He has also held visiting positions at George Washington University, Georgia State University, Washington University at St. Louis, and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. Columbia University, M Phil 1984, PhD 1985 Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, Post Graduate Diploma in Management Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, B. Tech. (Honors) Mechanical Engineering Professor Sen's research spans multiple areas of accounting including economic and game theoretic modeling of disclosure incentives, accounting policy choices, decentralized decisions, budget-based contracts, auditor selection, and empirical analysis of strategic alliances. His work has examined the January effect, geographical segment disclosure, governmental accounting practices, and fundamental valuation models. His research integrates theoretical modeling with empirical analysis across diverse accounting domains. Analysis of Professor Sen's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on valuation theory, international accounting issues, and the intersection of accounting with strategic decision-making. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often examining how accounting information influences firm valuation, investor behavior, and market efficiency. There's a noticeable evolution from traditional accounting topics toward more complex valuation models and international contexts in his later work. Distinguished Research Scholarship and Creative Activities Award, University of Washington Bothell, 2015 International Business Education Grant (Title VI) from U.S. Department of Education, 2007 Best Paper Award in Accounting Education, Asian Academic Accounting Association, 2006 Professor of the Year, MS Accounting (2015, 2016) Nominated for Excel Award for Graduate Teaching, University of Cincinnati, 2012 Professor Sen has chaired more than ten doctoral dissertations and served on numerous dissertation committees throughout his career at UC Berkeley, SUNY Buffalo, and the University of Cincinnati. He has secured significant research funding including a $173,000 International Business Education Grant from the U.S. Department of Education (2007) and multiple faculty development grants. His academic service includes serving as Associate Editor for the Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance (2017-present) and as Doctoral Consortium Coordinator for the Asian Academic Accounting Association (2007-2012). He has extensively reviewed for top accounting journals and served as an external examiner for PhD theses at several institutions in India. Professor Sen chairs the Curriculum Committee at the UW Bothell School of Business and has previously held significant administrative roles including chairing the College of Business Tenure Review Committee at the University of Cincinnati. He has been actively involved in international business education, leading study abroad seminars in Austria, Czech Republic, India, South Africa, and Thailand.
Erik Frijlink is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy at the University of Groningen, a position he has held since 1998. Prior to his academic career, he served as head of the Pharmaceutical Development department at Solvay Pharmaceuticals. His research focuses on advanced drug delivery technologies, particularly inhalation therapy and powder formulations, with significant impact on patient care through innovations like the Novolizer powder inhalator. Professor Frijlink's research interests span multiple areas of pharmaceutical technology with a particular emphasis on pulmonary drug delivery systems. His work has led to the development of the Novolizer inhaler, which is currently used by at least 600,000 patients worldwide (approaching one million), demonstrating the real-world impact of his research. He leads an international consortium of twelve partners working on a universal flu vaccine, supported by a €6 million European Union grant. His research group is internationally prominent in the field of advanced drug administration technologies, with particular focus on dry powder inhalation, vaccine delivery, and targeted drug release systems for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease. Frijlink's extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on pharmaceutical formulation challenges, particularly in the areas of inhalation therapy, vaccine delivery, and targeted drug release. His recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates continued innovation in dry powder formulations, microneedle technology, and novel drug delivery approaches for conditions ranging from tuberculosis to Parkinson's disease. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory medicine, and biomedical engineering. Professor Frijlink has received significant recognition for his work, including nomination for the Huibregtsen Prize in 2016, the Dr. Saal van Zwanenberg Honorary Prize, and the Utrecht University Award for Excellence in Pharmaceutical Research in 2015. The Huibregtsen Prize jury noted that "Frijlink's work is a textbook example of ground-breaking research that is also of great importance to society. He combines academic excellence with social relevance, while also being the inventor one of only a handful of discoveries by a Dutch university leading to a remarkable flow of patent-generated income." As principal investigator of major research grants, including the €6 million EU-funded universal flu vaccine project, Frijlink has demonstrated strong leadership in securing competitive research funding. His work has resulted in multiple patents and commercial applications, most notably the Novolizer inhaler technology. He collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines and institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on papers spanning pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory medicine, and vaccine development. Professor Frijlink leads a research group at the University of Groningen focused on pharmaceutical technology and biopharmacy. His team works on several major projects including the universal flu vaccine consortium, development of novel inhalation therapies, and targeted drug delivery systems for inflammatory bowel disease. The group maintains strong connections with pharmaceutical industry partners and clinical researchers to ensure their work addresses real-world therapeutic challenges.
Sonia Ahmed is a Lecturer in Global Public Health at Teesside University, affiliated with the School of Health & Life Sciences. Her research focuses on public health, nutritional epidemiology, health inequality, and community-based interventions, with a regional emphasis on Bangladesh and the UK. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2014) and a Master’s from both the University of Cambridge and the University of Dhaka. Her academic roles include Course Leader for the BSc Public Health (Apprenticeships) and module leadership in epidemiology, leadership in public health, and international public health. She supervises PhD and master’s students and serves on Teesside’s Ethics Committee. Her research projects include evaluations of community health worker effectiveness in LMICs and interventions targeting child nutrition in Bangladesh and East London. Research Highlights: Bone health in children, health equity, and sustainable development goals. Awards: MRC Poster Nomination (2013), Best Project Nomination (2019). External Roles: Member of Fuse Centre (NIHR) and Durham University Fellow. Dr. Ahmed collaborates internationally, organizing workshops to accelerate sustainable development goals through data analysis. Her work bridges academic teaching, policy recommendations, and community engagement.
Assoc. Prof. Asuman OKTAYER is a faculty member at Yıldız Technical University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences in the Department of Economics . She has been an Associate Professor since 2015, following progressive academic roles from Research Assistant to Lecturer and Assistant Professor. Doctorate in Economics, Yıldız Technical University (2007) Master's in Economics, Istanbul University (2001) Bachelor's in Economics, Istanbul University (1998) Her research and teaching focus on Monetary Economics , with particular emphasis on Monetary Theory , Demand for Money , Money Supply , Inflation Targeting , and Monetary Transmission Mechanisms . She has developed extensive course materials and lecture notes on core topics such as interest rates, exchange rates, and portfolio theories, reflecting a deep engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of monetary policy. The recent publications (lecture notes and slides) indicate a consistent scholarly output centered around monetary policy frameworks , inflation dynamics , and financial market interactions . These materials suggest strong pedagogical contributions and a focus on current central banking practices, especially inflation targeting and policy conduct. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. She has advised 5 theses , demonstrating active mentorship. Additionally, she holds significant administrative responsibilities as Deputy Director of the Social Innovation (Sosyopark) and Strategic Research Centers, and serves as the Farabi Program Institutional Coordinator . These roles reflect leadership in academic collaboration and institutional development. She is involved in research through Yıldız Technical University’s research information system (Avesis), with publications indexed in WoS, Scopus, and Google Scholar. She also contributes to open-access knowledge sharing by publishing lecture notes and course materials online.
