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Duc Duy (Louis) NguyenView profile

Professor

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Banking
• Climate Finance
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Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen serves as Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School, where he joined in 2021 after previously holding positions as Associate Professor of Finance at King's College London and Assistant Professor in Banking and Finance at the University of St Andrews. His academic journey includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc (Distinction) in Accounting, Finance, and Management from the University of Bristol, and a BSc (Hons) in Computing from the National University of Singapore. Nguyen's research spans empirical corporate finance, banking, climate finance, and household finance, with publications in top-tier journals including Review of Financial Studies , Management Science , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and Review of Finance . His work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Forbes , Harvard Business Review , BBC , and the Boston Globe , and has influenced policy discussions with citations by the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking and the United Nations Environment Programme. His research portfolio demonstrates evolving interests from traditional banking and corporate governance topics toward increasingly important areas like climate finance and social finance. Nguyen has established productive collaborations with researchers including Jens Hagendorff, Vathunyoo Sila, and Ivan Lim, resulting in numerous high-impact publications. David Hume Publication Prize (2015) 2025 Vietnam International Conference in Finance Best Paper Award Best Registered Report on Politics and Corporate Power, Review of Corporate Finance Studies Semi-finalist, 2018 FMA Europe Best Paper Award Finalist, 2019 FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award Finalist, 2015 FMA European Best Paper Award As an active contributor to the academic community, Nguyen serves as Associate Editor for the European Journal of Finance and the British Accounting Review . He regularly presents at international conferences and meetings organized by central banks, governments, and international organizations, including the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and St Louis. His research has been funded by prestigious organizations including the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and the Carnegie UK Trust. Nguyen currently supervises PhD students Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei, continuing his commitment to developing the next generation of finance scholars.

Yanchong Karen ZhengView profile

Associate Professor

• Smallholder supply chains
• Supply chain transparency
• Environmentally and socially responsible operations
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Yanchong Karen Zheng is the George M. Bunker Associate Professor of Operations Management at MIT Sloan School of Management. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and degrees from Tsinghua University. Her research focuses on supply chain transparency, smallholder agriculture, and socially responsible operations, employing field-based methods to design implementable solutions. Collaborations include projects with the Karnataka government on agricultural platforms and Fair Trade USA on sustainability. Education: PhD in Management Science & Engineering (Stanford), BS/MS in Automation (Tsinghua). Key research areas include smallholder supply chains in developing countries, environmental responsibility, and behavioral operations. Recent work addresses auction design for farmers’ income improvement and regulatory transparency in China’s food industry. She has won awards such as the NSF Award and MSOM Award, and teaches courses like Operations Strategy and Behavioral Decision Theories.

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Sustainability in Global Supply Chains
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Lorenzo Bruno Prataviera is a Tenure Track Researcher (Ricercatore) in the Department of Management at the University of Verona since October 2024. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield School of Management (until September 2024), where he also acted as Deputy Director of the Master's program in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. He holds a PhD in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (2020) and was a Visiting PhD Scholar at Lund University’s Department of Logistics in Sweden. His research focuses on global supply chain design, sustainability, resilience, and the interplay between logistics and legal/tax frameworks. He has published in top-tier journals like Journal of Business Logistics (ABS 3), Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (ABS 3), and Business Strategy and the Environment (ABS 3). He leads the SHIELD project (2024–present), exploring digital advancements for sustainable and human-centric logistics. His work emphasizes circular economy principles, resilience strategies, and supply chain finance. He has also earned the Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) qualification in 2023, reflecting his commitment to educational excellence. Teaching: He teaches modules on supply chain design, logistics strategy, and qualitative research methods at the University of Verona’s Master’s programs in Supply Chain Management and Marketing/Corporate Communication. Third Mission: Engaged in public engagement and professional training programs, including initiatives related to supply chain sustainability and resilience. Research Groups: Part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management group, which investigates innovative strategies for sustainability, circular economy, and resilience through interdisciplinary approaches. His research bridges academic theory and industry practice, addressing challenges such as tax optimization in global networks, post-pandemic resilience, and green logistics adoption. He collaborates with international institutions and maintains a strong focus on real-world applications of supply chain solutions.

Fernando Sánchez-FigueroaView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Big Data
• Business Intelligence
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Fernando Sánchez-Figueroa is a Full Professor at the University of Extremadura's Department of Computer Systems Engineering and Telematics. He is a co-founder of Homeria Open Solutions, a spin-off engaged in R&D projects under EU frameworks. His research focuses on Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, and Ambient Intelligence. He has authored over 50 scientific articles and led numerous R&D contracts with public and private entities. Key roles include: Academic: Full Professor at University of Extremadura Entrepreneur: Co-founder of Homeria Open Solutions Research: Participation in EU-funded projects and development of AI-driven solutions for healthcare, smart cities, and education Research Interests: Machine Learning applications in healthcare, predictive analytics for education, and sustainable smart city technologies. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, such as medical image segmentation using SAM models and cost-efficient UAV systems. Publications: Recent works include decision support systems for employability analysis, zero-shot learning in medical imaging, and recommender systems for education. He emphasizes data-driven approaches and model-driven engineering in software development. Impact: Developed tools like CompareML for preliminary data analysis and LiveSankey for advanced web visualization. His contributions span academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare, urban sustainability, and educational technology.

Youssef TLICHEView profile

Assistant Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Quantitative Methods
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Youssef TLICHE is an Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management and Logistics at EM Normandie, where he has been since 2021. He previously held an assistant professorship at Université Le Havre Normandie (2019–2020). He serves as Academic Director of the Graduate programs in Supply Chain Logistics Innovations. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from Université Le Havre Normandie (2020) and an Engineering degree in Statistics and Data Analysis from ESSAI Tunis (2015). His research focuses on quantitative methods in supply chain management, including collaborative forecasting, decentralized supply chain optimization, and blockchain applications. He also explores decarbonization strategies in maritime logistics and the impact of AI on e-commerce. Key contributions include work on demand inference, inventory optimization, and blockchain in finance. His recent articles address topics such as AI-driven recommendation systems, wind-powered vessel financing, and Industry 4.0’s impact on supply chain vulnerability. No scientific awards are listed. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in the provided text.

Barry WilliamsView profile

Associate Professor

• Banking
• Bank Risk
• Multinational Banking
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Barry Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University. Previously, he held roles at Bond University as a Professor of Finance and founding Co-Director of the Globalisation and Development Center. He also serves as a Visiting Research Professor at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute (ETH Zurich) and collaborates with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). His academic journey includes prior positions at The University of Queensland and Monash University, preceded by experience in the State Bank of Victoria's Economics Department. Education: PhD in Finance (date unspecified), MCom in Economics from the University of Melbourne (1987–1991), and BEc in Economics from La Trobe University (1985). Research focuses on banking industry dynamics, including bank performance, risk, and multinational operations. Key areas include non-interest income impacts, systemic risk, and cross-border banking efficiency. His work explores regulatory frameworks, capital buffers, and crisis management in global contexts. Notable collaborations span Asia-Pacific regions and involve studies on foreign bank efficiency and governance. Recent articles highlight bankruptcy resolution mechanisms, bank risk dynamics, and capital structure strategies. His projects include analyzing foreign bank contributions in Australia and investigating national governance effects on financial stability. Barry actively supervises PhD students and maintains affiliations with leading institutions in finance and economics. Professional contributions include advisory roles at APRA and KOF, emphasizing policy-relevant research. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical banking challenges, influencing both academic discourse and regulatory practices.

Paul ZhouView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Global Supply Chain Networks
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Paul Zhou is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at Monash University. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2018), a Master’s in Electronic Commerce from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor’s in Global Supply Chain Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on Sustainable Operations Management, Global Supply Chain Networks, and applications of Big Data Analytics/Machine Learning in business operations. He has led projects such as 'Supply Chain Governance Solutions for the Gig Economy' (2025-2028) and 'Machine Learning for Civil Construction Safety' (2019-2022). His work has been featured in top journals like Production and Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management . Notable achievements include the 2017 IACMR Presidential Award for his study on environmental incidents’ market impacts. Zhou’s research explores sustainable supply chain practices, DEI commitments’ market effects, and geopolitical influences on global operations. He serves as Oceania Co-Editor for Journal of Supply Chain Management and reviewer for multiple journals including Production and Operations Management .

Ahmed ATILView profile

Assistant Professor

• Management Science
• Operations Management
• Sustainable Development
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Dr. Ahmed ATIL is an Assistant Professor in the Management and Organisation department at Rennes School of Business. His research focuses on Management Science, Operations Management, and Sustainable Development. He holds a Doctorat from Université de Rennes 1 and has conducted extensive work on environmental responsibility in SMEs, nonlinear analysis of resource impacts, and financial market dynamics. Academic Background: Doctorat (PhD) in Management Science from Université de Rennes 1, France. Non-academic Experience: Consultant at Satisf-Action (2002–2009). Research Contributions: Over 5 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Resources Policy and Finance Research Letters . His work explores the intersection of environmental policy, resource management, and financial systems, with a focus on developing countries like Pakistan and China. He has presented at international conferences on sustainability and corporate responsibility in Algeria and France.

• Energy Economics
• Power System Economics
• Stochastic Optimization
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Dr. Luiz Augusto Nobrega Barroso is a Research Affiliate at Comillas Pontifical University's Institute for Research in Technology (IIT), where he has been a visiting researcher since 2007. He is also the CEO of PSR Energy Consulting and Analytics, a global firm specializing in energy economics, consulting, and software development. His career spans industry, government, and academia, with expertise in energy policy, power system economics, and stochastic optimization. Barroso holds a PhD in Systems Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ (2006) and has served as Director General of Brazil’s Energy Research Office (EPE), a visiting fellow at the International Energy Agency (IEA), and editor for top journals like IEEE Power and Energy Magazine . He is an IEEE Fellow and recipient of the 2010 IEEE PES Outstanding Young Engineer Award. His research focuses on energy market design, renewable integration, and grid resilience. Notable contributions include studies on capacity mechanisms, retail liberalization, and pandemic-era grid operations. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to global energy policy frameworks through roles in CIGRE and the Florence School of Regulation.

Samet ÖZDEMİRView profile

Researcher

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Reverse Mentoring
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Res.Asst.Dr. Samet ÖZDEMİR is a faculty member at the Department of Human Resources Management within Sakarya University's Faculty of Business Administration. He holds a Researcher academic rank and teaches courses such as Social Entrepreneurship, Career Planning, Human Resources Management, and Graduation Project supervision. His research focuses on reverse mentoring, HR risk assessment, workplace discrimination, leadership competencies, and sustainable career development. He has published extensively in national and international journals, contributing to organizational behavior and management science domains. Education & Academic Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly stated, his titles (Res.Asst.Dr.) indicate doctoral-level qualifications in a relevant field such as Business Administration or Human Resources Management. His academic contributions include co-authoring book chapters on topics like digital HR management and sustainable entrepreneurship. Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical HR applications, emphasizing reverse mentoring case studies (e.g., research assistants-advisors dynamics), ethical recruitment practices, and leveraging digital tools for leadership development. He also explores cross-cultural career perceptions and the role of lifelong learning in managerial roles, as seen in his analysis of historical business figures like Madam C.J. Walker. Publication Trends: Recent works (2022-2023) highlight digital transformation in HR practices, entrepreneurship competency frameworks, and LinkedIn-based executive leadership analysis. Earlier studies (2015-2017) addressed blue-collar workforce underrepresentation in academic research and discrimination in HR job advertisements. Teaching & Supervision: He manages various theses and oversees vocational training programs, integrating practical workplace experiences into academic curricula. Courses like 'Vocational Training in Business' and 'Career Planning' reflect his commitment to bridging educational theory with professional readiness. Awards & Grants: No specific awards are mentioned, though his active publication record suggests contributions meriting academic recognition. Grant details are not provided in the text. Labs & Teams: While no specific labs are noted, his collaborative publications indicate involvement in academic teams focusing on human resources innovation, organizational behavior, and sustainable development initiatives.

Mihalis GiannakisView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Sustainability in Supply Chains
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Mihalis Giannakis is a full Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Audencia Business School in France (HDR certified). He holds a BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Patras University, followed by an MSc in Engineering Business Management and a PhD in Industrial and Business Studies from the University of Warwick. His career includes roles as Head of Research (2022-2023) and Head of Major in Supply Chain Management (2016-2017) at Audencia, alongside visiting professorships at institutions like Texas A&M University and the University of Cyprus. His research focuses on supply chain sustainability, digitalization, risk management, and innovation, with active engagement in sectors like energy, defense, and telecommunications. Giannakis has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, guest-edited journals, and contributed to academic associations such as the European Decision Sciences Institute. He has received awards for research and teaching excellence, including the AGORA training initiative (2023) and a research grant on supply chain risk management (2013). His work emphasizes the integration of technology (e.g., AI, IoT) into supply chains and explores societal impacts of emerging technologies like the metaverse. Giannakis has advised organizations on supply chain resilience and led projects on big data analytics in humanitarian logistics. He maintains roles in editorial and review boards for top journals such as Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management and Technological Forecasting and Social Change .

Jooh LeeView profile

Professor

• Operations Strategy
• Corporate Sustainability
• CEO Compensation
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Dr. Jooh Lee is a Professor of Management at Rowan University's William G. Rohrer College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Mississippi and an M.S. from Colorado State University. His research examines operational linkages between strategy and performance, with emphasis on sustainability, reputation, CEO compensation, and technology impacts. Lee has published over 130 scholarly articles focusing on international business strategy and operational efficiency. His recent work analyzes ESG performance, R&D-exports synergies, and reputation- compensation relationships using advanced modeling techniques. Research methodologies include neural networks, comparative international analyses, and longitudinal performance studies. Honors include holding The Campbell Professorial Chair. His teaching portfolio includes Operations Management, Managerial Decision Making Tools, and Business Forecasting at MBA and undergraduate levels.

Marie Josee LamotheView profile

Professor

• Retail Management
• Digital Transformation
• Marketing
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Marie Josee Lamothe is a **Professor of Practice** at McGill University within the **Desautels Faculty of Management** and **Bensadoun School of Retail Management**, and serves as **Academic & Executive Director** of the **McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship**. With over 25 years in digital and consumer products leadership roles at Google, L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble, she specializes in Digital Transformation, Global Branding, and Retail Innovation. She holds board positions at Alimentation Couche-Tard, RioCan REIT, and Group Dynamite, and advises startups through Tandem International. **Education**: B.Sc. (Mathematics & Economics, Honors), University of Montreal; Executive Management Program (INSEAD); Certifications: MIT Sloan (AI Strategy), Oxford (Cybersecurity), NASBA (Cybersecurity Risks), and the GCB.D (ESG) designation. **Research & Teaching**: Focuses on sustainable retail practices, ESG principles in entrepreneurship, and leveraging technology for operational efficiency. Courses include *Foundations of Retailing*, *Environmental Social Governance & Entrepreneurship*, and *Sustainable Retail and Entrepreneurship*. **Awards**: Recognized as a global leader with distinctions such as the Triple E Award, Desautels Achievement Award, and inclusion in *Canada’s 40 Global Leaders*. Her leadership extends to government advisory roles, including the Quebec Advisory Council on Economy & Innovation and the Canada 150 Research Chairs Review Panel. **Advisory & Impact**: Oversees the Dobson Centre’s mission to transform university innovation into startups. Engages with public sector audits (e.g., Employment and Social Development Canada) and chairs the McGill Healthy Brain Healthy Life Foundation Board.

Eric JessupView profile

Research Professor

• Transportation Modeling and Economics
• Freight Systems Modeling
• Applied Econometrics
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Eric Jessup is a Research Professor and Director of the Freight Policy Transportation Institute at Washington State University's School of Economic Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from WSU (1998), an M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Kentucky (1992, 1988). His career includes roles at Informa Economics, Albert-Ludwig-University (Germany), and American Express. His research focuses on transportation modeling, freight systems, applied econometrics, and geo-spatial analysis. Notable awards include the 2008 Transportation Research Forum Best Paper Award and recognition as an Eno Fellow (1994). Research interests emphasize optimizing freight logistics, transportation policy, and infrastructure investment. Recent work addresses pandemic impacts on global trade, truck parking safety, and rail rate dynamics. He has directed major freight policy initiatives, including the Freight Policy Transportation Institute and the PacTrans Workforce Development Institute. Over 80 publications span journals like Transportation Research Forum and Journal of the Transportation Research Forum , with a focus on GIS applications, supply chain resilience, and safety critical events. Education: Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, WSU, 1998 M.S. Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky, 1992 B.S. Agricultural Economics, University of Kentucky, 1988 Awards: 2008 TRF Best Paper Award 2006 Best Paper Award (Italy) 1996 Northwest UTC Student of the Year 1994 Eno Transportation Fellowship Labs/Teams: Leads the Freight Policy Transportation Institute and collaborates with the Transportation Research Group at WSU. Engaged with national initiatives like PacTrans and the Idaho Statewide Freight Data Project. Grants and advising are central to his work, though specific student advisees are not listed. His research bridges academia and industry, addressing real-world challenges in freight logistics, environmental policy, and transportation safety.

Anja FeldmannView profile

Professor

• Internet Measurement
• Network Performance Debugging
• Software-Defined Networking
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Anja Feldmann is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrücken and Professor of Internet Network Architectures at Technische Universität Berlin (since 2006). Previously she held a full professorship at Technische Universität München (2002–2006) and conducted research at AT&T Labs Research , Saarland University , and Carnegie Mellon University , where she earned her Ph.D. in 1995. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1995 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1991 Diplom in Computer Science, Universität Paderborn, 1990 Research Interests Anja Feldmann’s research centers on measurement-driven understanding of the Internet. She tackles challenges such as software-defined networking , cloud-network interactions , performance debugging , and traffic characterization . A growing focus is the privacy and security of networked systems, evidenced by recent studies on online tracking, DNS security, and disinformation ecosystems. Her group designs scalable measurement platforms that combine passive and active monitoring , programmable data planes , and machine-learning analytics to dissect phenomena ranging from terabit-scale traffic to covert tracking on illegal streaming sites. Recent Publication Themes The 2021-2025 publications reveal a methodological evolution toward large-scale, longitudinal measurement . Topics include: Impact of global events (COVID-19, CrowdStrike outage) on Internet traffic Cross-country tracking ecosystems and privacy leaks DNS root and routing plane stability and security ML-driven real-time monitoring at terabit speeds Disinformation campaigns on encrypted messaging platforms Scientific Awards Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2011) – Germany’s highest research honor Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2011) Elected Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2009) Advising & Grants While individual student names are not listed, Prof. Feldmann leads a vibrant team at MPI-INF’s Internet Architecture department. She has supervised numerous doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers whose work is reflected in the co-authored papers. Funding sources include the German Research Foundation (DFG) via the Leibniz Prize and EU Horizon projects, although explicit grant numbers are not provided in the source material. Labs & Teams She heads the Internet Architecture department at MPI-INF, located at the Saarland Informatics Campus . The department operates state-of-the-art measurement infrastructure—including programmable switches, honeynets, and global vantage points—to support empirical network science.