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Daniel ArceView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Terrorism
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Daniel Arce is the Ashbel Smith Professor of Economics and Program Head of Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has over 30 years of academic experience, including roles at Rhodes College and the University of Alabama. His research focuses on applied game theory, business ethics, cybersecurity, defense economics, and counterterrorism, with notable contributions to understanding terrorist organizational dynamics and counterterror policy effectiveness. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992) D.E. in Economics, Universidad de los Andes (1986) M.A. in Economics, Western Michigan University (1985) B.A. in Mathematics and Spanish, Olivet College (1984) Research Interests: Dr. Arce’s work integrates game theory with real-world issues such as business ethics, cybersecurity, and global public goods. He has extensively studied Latin American economies and contributed to understanding collective action problems in counterterrorism. His research highlights the economic dimensions of terrorism, including recruitment patterns, attack motivations, and policy backlashes. Publications & Awards: Co-editor of the Southern Economic Journal . Recipient of the UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teacher Award (2013). Author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Journal of Conflict Resolution and Defence & Peace Economics . Recipient of two Fulbright Grants for South American research. Grants & Appointments: Lead researcher on DHS-funded counterterrorism studies (CREATE). Member of the Institutional Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (IDGEC). Editorial roles at Defence and Peace Economics and Southern Economic Journal . Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme and World Bank. Teaching & Leadership: Known for innovative teaching methods, Arce’s courses include game theory, business ethics, and Latin American development (taught in Spanish). He has led the UT Dallas Economics Program twice and emphasized ethics integration in business education.

Bert MeijboomView profile

Professor

• Health Care Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Health Care Operations
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Prof. Bert Meijboom is a Professor of 'Organization of Healthcare Chains' at Tilburg University's Department of Management (TS Economics and Management). He leads research in healthcare operations, supply chain management, and service modularity through TRANZO, Tilburg's interfaculty health research program. His career includes 6 years in operations at Heineken Breweries before academia. He has held roles as Associate Professor (1994–2015) and Endowed Chair (2015–present). His research focuses on healthcare networks, modular service provision, and improving care pathways. Recent work addresses palliative care integration in Belgium, continuity of pediatric anorexia treatment, and bundled payment impacts on cardiovascular care costs. He has supervised 6 PhD students and co-authored over 190 publications. Awards include multiple 'Excellent Teacher Awards' (2009–2018) and the 2019 Chris Voss Best Paper Award. He actively collaborates internationally, co-leading projects like 'Action research on problematic proton therapy logistics.' Key projects include optimizing care pathways for complex conditions (e.g., Down syndrome, chronic diseases) and exploring modular interfaces in healthcare systems. His teaching spans supply chain management, operations, and strategic management.

Mingliu ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Market Design
• Mechanism Design
• Operations and Finance Interface
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Mingliu Chen is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Discipline and Postdoctoral Researcher at Columbia University's Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. He holds a PhD in Decision Sciences from Duke University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on market design, mechanism design, operations-finance interface, revenue management, and applied probability. Notable work includes optimizing on-demand delivery systems, dynamic contracts under moral hazard, and emergency service facility reliability. He teaches courses in advanced statistics, managerial decision-making under uncertainty, and business analytics. Teaching experience spans institutions including UTD, Columbia, and Duke, covering optimization models, probability, and business analytics. His research has been published in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , with multiple working papers under review or invited for conferences.

FRANCISCO MARIA RIBEIRO DA COSTA SILVA PINTOView profile

Assistant Professor

• Numerical and analytical modeling
• Infrastructure governance
• Water supply
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FRANCISCO MARIA RIBEIRO DA COSTA SILVA PINTO is an Assistant Professor at Lusofona University , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the RCM2+ research center. His work bridges infrastructure governance and resource efficiency in critical socio-environmental contexts. University: Lusofona University School: Faculty of Engineering Department: RCM2+ His research focuses on water supply systems , wastewater management , and waste infrastructure , integrating numerical modeling and analytical frameworks to address socioeconomic inequalities (SDG 10) and environmental challenges. Recent work explores feedback loops in urban water systems and algorithmic approaches for SME sustainability. Key trends in his 15 most recent publications include cross-sectoral water governance , affordability frameworks , and Python-based optimization in industrial settings, with a strong emphasis on Portugal case studies and European Commission-funded projects like BIOFIN. Honoris Causa distinction (2023) from Lusófona University Active researcher in water-socioeconomic feedback mechanisms Collaborator on EU-funded BIOFIN project (2024–2026) While no specific student names are listed, his supervised work includes a 2024 chapter on water and SDG 10. Media coverage highlights his contributions to water tariff policy debates and resource governance frameworks .

Mark R. WilsonView profile

Professor

• Military History
• US History
• Business History
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Mark R. Wilson is a Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, affiliated with the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS). His research focuses on military-industrial relations, US war mobilization, and the historical intersections of capitalism and military strategy. He holds a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program (2022-24) supporting his work on the military-industrial complex's evolution from the 1950s to the 21st century. Wilson's scholarship spans the Civil War era to contemporary military-industrial dynamics. He authored Destructive Creation: American Business and the Winning of World War II (2016), which won the Hagley Prize and the Ralph Gomory Prize, and co-edited The Military and the Market (2022). His work bridges military history, business history, and policy analysis, often engaging with modern crises like climate change and pandemic response through historical lenses. Media contributions include articles in Politico Magazine (e.g., 'Vaccine Manufacturers Are Profiteering. History Shows How to Stop Them,' 2021) and collaborations with figures like Bill McKibben. He maintains an active blog ( complexhistories.wordpress.com ) and a podcast series hosted by the Gotham Center. His research emphasizes the military's entanglement with market structures, from labor systems to regulatory frameworks, offering policymakers historical insights for modern challenges. Grants and awards reflect recognition of his interdisciplinary approach to understanding the military's economic roles across US history.

• Web Crawlers
• Machine Learning
• Computer Science
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Gautam Pant is a Professor in the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois. His academic profile includes significant contributions to interdisciplinary research spanning Computer Science , Finance , Artificial Intelligence , and Innovation Management . With 38 research outputs, his work focuses on network analysis, data-driven decision-making, and technological innovation systems. Key Research Areas : Web crawlers, machine learning, human capital migration, ESG analytics, and design research for AI Recent Trends : Analysis of migration networks impacting financial markets, AI ethics frameworks, and innovation prediction models His publications demonstrate cross-disciplinary applications of computer science to business challenges, including studies on pandemic-era supply chain resilience, corporate website visibility, and labor market dynamics.

Tim StojanovicView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Marine Planning
• Ecosystem Services
• Coastal Management
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Tim Stojanovic serves as Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development and Geography at the University of St Andrews' School of Geography & Sustainable Development. His research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through marine conservation and climate adaptation work. Active in multiple funded projects including the NERC-backed Resilient Coasts: Optimising Co-benefit Solutions (Co-Opt) until 2025, he maintains strong institutional ties within UK environmental policy circles. Stojanovic's research spans marine planning, ecosystem services valuation, and climate adaptation with particular expertise in coastal flood risk management and marine protected area governance. His fingerprint reveals strong concentrations in Marine Planning (100%), Ecosystem Services (91%), UK/Scotland coastal systems (72%), and Climate Change (50%). Recent work explores diverse perspectives on nature-based solutions, saltmarsh carbon storage preferences, and legal frameworks for estuaries. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows consistent focus on stakeholder engagement in marine governance, with increasing emphasis on climate adaptation since 2020. His work integrates environmental economics, spatial planning, and social science to address coastal vulnerability, particularly examining socio-demographic dimensions of climate impacts and community-led resilience. University of St Andrews Golden Dandelion Award (2022) for holistic teaching excellence in Environmental Management University of St Andrews Teaching Excellence Award (2019) As principal investigator for eight projects totaling over £70,000 in Scottish Funding Council grants, Stojanovic leads international collaborations in Kenya on marine protected area governance while directing UK coastal resilience initiatives. His external examination of six PhD theses demonstrates significant academic leadership. Current work with the Royal Geographical Society and community resilience events like Airth Community Resilience Event (2025) shows active knowledge mobilization. Stojanovic's research team operates through the Co-Opt project consortium, engaging coastal communities in participatory decision-making about flood risk management. His work with the MASTS network facilitates science-policy collaboration, while Scottish Government-funded initiatives focus on scaling community capabilities for marine conservation.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Technology
• +4 more

Yen Teik Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, specializing in corporate finance, financial technology, and governance. He holds a PhD in Business (Finance) from Singapore Management University. His academic roles include Deputy Academic Director of the Executive MBA (Chinese) program (2025-2027). Prior roles include Assistant Professorships at Asia School of Business and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, as well as visiting scholar positions at NYU Stern and Cambridge Judge Business School. Education: PhD in Business (Finance), Singapore Management University (2009-2013) MSc Finance, Singapore Management University (2006-2008) BSc Accountancy (Hons), Nanyang Technological University (2001-2004) Research focuses on board diversity's impact on innovation, regulatory effects on banking, and corporate governance mechanisms. His work appears in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Management Studies , with media coverage in The Economist and Columbia Law School's Blue Sky Blog . Awards include multiple NUS Teaching Excellence Awards (2024-2025) and the Society of Financial Studies' Best Corporate Finance Paper (2013). Recent articles analyze board diversity’s dual effects on innovation (2025), Dodd-Frank Act impacts on community banks (2023), and clawback provisions influencing corporate innovation strategies (2022). His work bridges governance structures with real-world financial outcomes, emphasizing regulatory policy implications for small businesses and innovation ecosystems. Awards: NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2024) NUS Business School Teaching Excellence Award (2024, 2025) SUFE Teaching Excellence Award (2015) Advising focuses on graduate students in finance and digital asset fields. Active in collaborative industry projects, particularly in fintech and sustainable finance initiatives.

Chong ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing-operations Interface
• Platform Operations
• Information Economics
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Chong Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Tilburg University. She holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University (2020) and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Beihang University (2014). Her research focuses on the intersection of Marketing-operations Interface, Platform Operations, Information Economics, Game Theory, and Dynamic Mechanism Design. PhD, Tsinghua University (2020) Bachelor’s Degree, Beihang University (2014) Her work addresses critical managerial challenges in digital platforms under information asymmetry, including dynamic contract design to mitigate adverse events, signaling quality through return insurance, and behavioral modeling of commuters’ route choices using Cumulative Prospect Theory. She integrates theoretical models with empirical data analysis, particularly leveraging datasets from JD.com to validate her findings. The analysis of her four research outputs reveals trends in platform economics, supply chain resilience, and behavioral decision-making. Her 2025 paper explores capital-constrained supply chains, while her 2023 and 2022 studies focus on incentive contracts and quality signaling in e-commerce. The 2018 work pioneers the application of Cumulative Prospect Theory to route-choice behavior influenced by social interactions.

Guo XunhuaView profile

Professor

• Management Information Systems
• E-commerce
• Social Networks
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Guo Xunhua is a Professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He serves as Party Branch Secretary and holds significant leadership roles including Executive Director and Secretary-General of the China National Association for Information Technology (CNAIS), Vice President of the China Society of Information Economics, and Secretary-General of the Information Management Committee of the China Management Modernization Research Association. His educational background includes dual bachelor's degrees in Management Information Systems and Computer Science and Technology from Tsinghua University (2000), followed by master's and doctoral degrees in Management Science and Engineering from the same institution (2005). He has been teaching at Tsinghua since 2005 and maintains international academic connections through visiting positions at RWTH Aachen University and MIT Sloan School of Management. Guo's research spans Management Information Systems, E-commerce, Social Networks, and Business Intelligence, with a focus on business intelligence methods in internet environments and behavioral patterns under emerging information technologies. His work integrates both 'technology' and 'behavior' perspectives within information systems research. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward AI applications in e-commerce, personalized recommendation systems, social commerce dynamics, and the psychological aspects of digital interactions. Ministry of Education Changjiang Scholar Young Scholar (2019) Ministry of Education Outstanding Achievement Award for Scientific Research in Humanities and Social Sciences Beijing Philosophical and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Award Beijing Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award Multiple Tsinghua University Teaching Achievement Awards Professor Guo serves as Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Systems and sits on editorial boards for international journals including Information Technology & People, Electronic Commerce Research, and Journal of Global Information Management. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses in IT and Organization, and undergraduate courses in Principles of Computer Systems, Management Information Systems, and Introduction to Management Science and Engineering Research.

• Innovations
• Social Media
• Relationship Management
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Dr Magdalena Sawczuk is an Assistant Professor at the Jagiellonian University within the Faculty of Management and Social Communication . She is affiliated with the Institute of Entrepreneurship and serves as an Erasmus+ Program Coordinator. Her office is located at room 3.317, and she can be contacted at +48 12 664 5798. Teaching: Marketing Communication, Crowdsourcing, UX Design for Mobile Applications, Strategic Management, Social Media in Tourism Research Focus: Innovations, Social Media, Value Co-creation, Museum Management Administrative Role: Erasmus+ Program Coordinator Her research explores social media dynamics in museums , including platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement , value co-creation , and crisis communication . She investigates how museums leverage crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and integrate creative industry practices for financial sustainability and audience interaction. She supervises the student organization SOCIAL NINJA ACADEMY and contributes to conferences such as the International Conference Tourism in Social Sciences and the Jagiellonian Seminar on Entrepreneurship . Her work bridges digital marketing , nonprofit management , and cultural innovation .

Eric OrtsView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental Law and Policy
• Environmental Management
• +10 more

Eric Orts is the Guardsmark Professor and Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a faculty member at Wharton since 1991 and was named to his endowed professorship in 2001. His academic work bridges law, ethics, and business, with a strong focus on corporate governance, environmental policy, and the moral responsibilities of firms. University: University of Pennsylvania School: Wharton School Department: Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics Academic Rank: Professor Email: ortse@wharton.upenn.edu Orts earned his JSD and LL.M. from Columbia University, JD from the University of Michigan, MA from the New School for Social Research, and BA from Oberlin College. His interdisciplinary training informs his broad research agenda. JSD, Columbia University, 1994 LL.M, Columbia University, 1992 J.D., University of Michigan, 1988 M.A., New School for Social Research, 1985 B.A., Oberlin College, 1982 His research interests include corporate governance, environmental law and policy, business ethics, constitutional law, and theories of the firm. He has published on topics ranging from climate change and business to the moral responsibility of corporations and U.S. Senate reform. His work often explores the intersection of law, ethics, and democratic institutions. The recent articles highlight a strong trend toward interdisciplinary scholarship, combining legal analysis with political theory and environmental science. His publications appear in top journals in law, management, and ethics, showing a consistent focus on the role of business in society, environmental governance, and constitutional challenges. Themes include sustainability, corporate personhood, and democratic legitimacy. Notable scientific awards include: Wharton MBA Teaching Award, 2021 MBA Excellence in Teaching Award for an Elective Course, 2011 Orts has advised numerous students and led major initiatives such as the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (2007–2020). He has received internal and external grants supporting research in environmental governance and business ethics. His leadership extends to professional service, including being a consulting member of the American Law Institute and founding board member of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability. He was faculty director of the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and is affiliated with the Wharton Climate Center, the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, the Penn Program on Regulation, and the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, reflecting his engagement with interdisciplinary research teams and policy-oriented centers.

• Health Services Research
• E-health
• Educational Research
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Aslak Steinsbekk is a Professor at the Department of Community Medicine and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on Health Services Research , E-health , Medical Education , and Health Communication , with a particular interest in Patient Education and Complementary Medicine . He leads the research group for Health Services Research and Health Communication and coordinates interdisciplinary teaching initiatives at NTNU. Health Services Research E-health Medical Education Health Communication Patient Education Complementary and Alternative Medicine Steinsbekk's recent publications span Virtual Reality (VR) medical training , patient portal design , chronic pain management , and interdisciplinary collaboration . His work often employs qualitative research and randomized controlled trials to assess interventions in primary care , mental health , and rehabilitation settings . Key projects include VR-based ISBAR training and the development of digital care plans for cross-organizational teams. He has been involved in multiple studies evaluating the Johns Hopkins Adjusted Clinical Groups System for risk stratification in Norwegian healthcare . His educational contributions include designing interdisciplinary courses like TverrSam and TverrPraks, integrating patient-centered communication and qualitative methods into medical school curricula. Although no scientific awards are listed, his work consistently addresses health equity , digital health innovation , and systematic clinical observation in Norwegian contexts.

• Behaviour Change
• Public Engagement
• Net Zero Policy
• +11 more

Richard Carmichael is a Research Fellow at Imperial College London's Centre for Environmental Policy (Faculty of Natural Sciences), where he co-leads the Behaviour Change in Energy and Environment Policy (BEEP) Research Network. He holds affiliate positions at the Energy Futures Lab, Grantham Institute, and Intelligent Systems and Networks group, while serving as a Clean Growth Leadership Network Fellow and member of the British Psychological Society's Climate and Environmental Crisis Steering Group. His educational background includes: MA Hons (First Class) in Psychology (University of Dundee) MSc (Distinction) in Critical Social Psychology (Lancaster University) PG Cert (Distinction) in Coaching Psychology (University of East London) PhD in Social Psychology (Loughborough University, 2002) Dr. Carmichael's research centers on action-oriented behaviour change for Net Zero transition , with expertise spanning energy systems (heat pumps, EVs, demand response), sustainable diets, and data-driven digital tools. His work emphasizes peer-to-peer learning mechanisms , co-benefits tracking , and positive feedback loops to drive high-impact shifts in household behaviour across transport, heating, and food systems. Recent projects focus on real-world heat pump performance measurement and smart tariff engagement through open-source digital platforms. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong trajectory toward policy-implementation research , with increasing emphasis on measurable real-world impacts of behaviour change interventions. His work bridges psychological theory with engineering systems, particularly in demand-side flexibility and consumer-facing climate solutions, while maintaining consistent focus on equity dimensions of the energy transition. Scientific recognition includes: FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) Clean Growth Leadership Network Fellowship His grant portfolio demonstrates significant government engagement, including UKERC Flexible Fund projects (Win-Window: Tracking co-benefits), BEIS-funded initiatives (Smarter Tariffs, Heat Pump Ready Programme), and Climate Change Committee contributions. As Proposer/Co-Investigator on multiple interdisciplinary projects with Energy Systems Catapult and Ofgem, he specializes in translating behavioural insights into operational policy frameworks through trials like the Low Carbon London dynamic pricing experiment. Within Imperial College, he actively shapes the BEEP Research Network's agenda while contributing to Energy Futures Lab and Grantham Institute initiatives, particularly through briefing papers presented to Parliament and regulators on heat pump transitions and fair Net Zero financing.

• Church Law
• Public Law
• Legal History
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Michael Frisch is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, specializing in Church Law and Public Law. Since 2016, he has served as Oberkirchenrat (Senior Church Council) for the Evangelical Church in Württemberg, focusing on legal frameworks and reforms. His work bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary church-state relations. Education: Second State Exam in Law (1993), PhD in Law (1991) from Tübingen University. Professional Roles: Legal advisor for the Evangelical Church in Württemberg (1994-2015), judge in Baden-Württemberg (1993-1994). His research centers on ecclesiastical governance, constitutional development, and legal challenges in religious contexts. Recent publications (2020-2024) explore topics like the legal foundations of religious education, church property rights, and pandemic-era church regulations. Earlier works focus on historical church law, including the 1559 Württemberg Church Ordinance and the 1629 Restitution Edict. Fr. Frisch contributes to editorial projects such as the Jus ecclesiasticum series and co-edited volumes on church constitutions. His practical legal experience spans municipal finance, church-state agreements (e.g., the 2008 Baden-Württemberg Church Treaty), and heritage preservation. He also provides commentary on court decisions and writes reviews for theological and legal journals.