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James A. DuffyView profile

Associate Professor

• Econometrics
• Macroeconometrics
• Time Series Analysis
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James A. Duffy is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford and the Andrew Glyn Tutorial Fellow at Corpus Christi College. He joined Corpus in 2016 after a postdoctoral fellowship at Nuffield College, Oxford, and holds dual appointments in the Department of Economics and his college. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics from Yale University (2014) Undergraduate studies in Economics and Mathematics at the University of Sydney Duffy's research centers on econometrics, with emphasis on macroeconometrics and time series analysis. He develops statistical methods for economic models involving nonlinear or highly persistent time series data, common in macroeconomics and finance. His work spans econometric theory , mathematical statistics , cointegration , and structural macroeconomic models , addressing inference challenges in strongly dependent processes. His 2016-2024 publications in premier journals reveal consistent innovation in time series methodology, particularly in unit root processes, fractional integration, and nonlinear cointegration. Key contributions include Tobit modeling for dynamic systems, robust inference for weakly nonstationary data, and discrete choice estimation techniques, bridging theoretical rigor with empirical applications. At Oxford, Duffy serves as course convenor for Quantitative Economics and lectures for the MPhil programme on instrumental variables, generalized method of moments, and maximum likelihood estimation. He also provides undergraduate tutorials in Microeconomics and Quantitative Economics at Corpus Christi College, integrating research insights into teaching.

Aleksandra TorbicaView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Healthcare Management
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Aleksandra Torbica is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University, specializing in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA). She has been a key collaborator with SDA Bocconi since 2002 and previously served as Director of the Center for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS) until 2022. Her research focuses on the intersection of global health policy , health economics , and healthcare management , with expertise in healthcare financing systems, governance, and the use of real-world data to inform decision-making. She has contributed to high-impact journals like Social Science & Medicine and Value in Health , addressing topics such as digital health interventions, pandemic preparedness, and healthy ageing. Scientific Awards & Grants: Teaching Excellence Award (2020) - Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi PRIN Grant on Real-World Evidence (2019) COMED Project (2018) - European Commission IQCE Project (2017) - European Commission Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to health economics, with a focus on cost-effectiveness analysis, policy evaluation, and health risk perception during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steven Jay BernsteinView profile

Professor

• Internal Medicine
• Healthcare Policy
• Medical Technology Assessment
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Steven Jay Bernstein is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, affiliated with the Taubman Health Center. He is an active member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and the Caswell Diabetes Institute, focusing his research on patient-physician decision-making and the appropriate use of medical technology. Education: MD - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine MPH - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program Fellowship - UCLA School of Medicine Research Interests: Dr. Bernstein's research program centers on improving healthcare delivery through better understanding of patient-physician decision-making processes and optimization of medical technology utilization . His work encompasses: Appropriate use of medical interventions and technologies Healthcare quality measurement and improvement Clinical outcomes research Implementation science approaches to reducing medical overuse Antimicrobial stewardship programs Surgical quality measurement systems Research Impact: Dr. Bernstein's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science methodologies to address healthcare overuse, particularly in antibiotic prescribing and vascular access device selection. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and leverages large healthcare databases to inform evidence-based practice improvements. The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on pragmatic trial designs and real-world evidence generation. Professional Affiliations: Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation - Center Member Caswell Diabetes Institute - Center Member Available to mentor students and junior faculty Contact Information: Email: sbernste@umich.edu Phone: 734-998-2020 Location: Taubman Health Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI SPC 5376

• Building Acoustics
• Community Noise
• Machine Noise
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Krister Larsson is a Professor of Practice and Docent at the Department of Technical Acoustics, Chalmers University of Technology. He also serves as a senior consultant at Efterklang (AFRY) and has held previous roles at SP and RISE, where he managed acoustics labs and conducted senior research. His expertise spans building acoustics , community noise , and machine noise , with significant contributions to noise reduction in urban environments and lightweight structures. Research Interests : Larsson focuses on acoustic modeling , vibroacoustic systems , thermoacoustic devices , and noise control in transportation infrastructure . His work bridges theoretical acoustics and practical applications, including sound classification standards, noise barriers, and sustainable urban planning. Scientific Awards : While no awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles in acoustics research groups underscore his professional impact. Teaching & Affiliations : He teaches foundational and advanced courses in the ACE program and Master's program in Sound and Vibration . His career includes collaborations with research institutions (SP, RISE) and industry (AFRY).

Hanem El-FarahatyView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Interpreting
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Professor Hanem El-Farahaty is a Professor in Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, UK. She holds a PhD from the University of Leeds and has two BA degrees and an MA from the University of Mansoura, Egypt. Her academic roles focus on Arabic media, translation, and interpreting, with a strong research orientation in legal and political discourse. PhD in Translation Studies, University of Leeds MA in Applied Linguistics, University of Mansoura BA in English Language and Education, University of Mansoura BA in English Language and Literature, University of Mansoura Her research interests span comparative linguistics , Arabic/English legal translation , corpus-based translation , media and political translation , and critical discourse analysis , with a particular focus on political satire and multimodal communication in the Arab world. She investigates gender, modality, and constitutional language using corpus-driven methodologies. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trend in legal corpora development , deontic modality , and political discourse in Arabic and English contexts. Her work bridges translation theory, legal linguistics, and digital media, often using multimodal and corpus-based approaches to analyze political satire and constitutional texts. Her scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (FCIL) She supervises PhD students and is actively involved in academic leadership, having organized major conferences and panels on Arabic translation and Middle Eastern studies. She has received no explicit mention of grants, but her extensive publication and conference activity suggest sustained research funding. She is a member of several professional bodies, including BRISMES, IATIS, FLITE, and ILLA. She contributes to academic communities through editorial roles, including membership in the Scientific Committee for the Leeds Language Scholar Journal and the International Journal of Translation, Interpretation, and Applied Linguistics . Her work is deeply embedded in interdisciplinary research, connecting linguistics, law, politics, and digital culture.

Carl DriesenerView profile

Associate Professor

• Buyer Behaviour
• Market Modelling
• Brand Equity
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Carl Driesener is an Associate Professor and Senior Marketing Scientist at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, where he has worked for over 15 years. He leads the Institute’s in-house tracking capabilities and conducts bespoke market research across industries including packaged goods, financial services, IT, telecommunications, real estate, and the wine market in China. His research focuses on buyer behaviour, market modelling, and internet research, with a strong emphasis on empirical generalisations in marketing. Carl’s research interests centre on buyer behaviour , brand equity , mental availability , and the application of the NBD-Dirichlet model and Duplication of Purchase analysis. He investigates how brands compete, grow, and decline using rigorous empirical methods. His work explores brand image measurement, consumer loyalty, and the impact of media and nostalgia on purchasing decisions. He has made significant contributions to understanding how consumers perceive country-of-origin effects, particularly in the Chinese wine market. His recent publications (2018–2023) reflect a strong trend in cross-cultural consumer behaviour , marketing analytics , and empirical modelling . Themes include mental availability, brand loyalty across categories, ageism in branding, and the use of advanced statistical models like the Poisson log-normal and Dirichlet. His work frequently applies marketing laws to digital and cultural contexts, including music consumption and social media integration. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, International Symposium on Marketing (2007) Carl has not publicly listed advisees, but his extensive collaboration with leading marketing scientists such as Byron Sharp, Jenni Romaniuk, and Zorka Anesbury suggests active mentorship and team-based research. He has contributed to major projects on brand loyalty, market structure, and consumer repertoire analysis. While no specific grants are listed, his ongoing publication output and leadership in large-scale research initiatives indicate sustained funding and institutional support. He is a key contributor to the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute’s mission of advancing evidence-based marketing science. Carl is involved in a research team focused on marketing science , brand tracking , and consumer data analytics at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute. This team applies mathematical models to real-world marketing problems, working with global clients and publishing in top academic journals. Their work is foundational to modern brand management and category growth strategies.

Angelos AlexopoulosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical and Applied Econometrics
• Bayesian Analysis
• Computational Statistics
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Angelos Alexopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics , Athens University of Economics and Business . He has held Research Associate positions at the University of Cambridge, University College London, and University of Exeter in the UK. PhD: Athens University of Economics and Business Research Focus: Computational Statistics, Econometrics, Bayesian Analysis, Network Modelling Publications span Bayesian inference, epidemic forecasting, machine learning for fraud detection, and econometric methodology. Key journals include Journal of the Royal Statistical Society , Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics , and Statistics and Computing . 2024: Gaussian invariance in MCMC 2024: Epidemic nowcasting models 2023: VAT fraud detection with ML Awards include certifications in Deep Learning (Coursera), Blockchain (edX), and Object-Oriented R Programming (DataCamp).

• Historical Criminology
• Cultural Criminology
• Visual Criminology
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Dr Alexa Neale is Assistant Professor in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology and the Department of Sociology. She holds a PhD in History from the University of Sussex (2016), where she has been active in teaching and research since 2012, progressing from Associate Tutor to Leverhulme Early Career Fellow and now Assistant Professor. Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sussex (2021) PhD in History, University of Sussex (2016) MA in Contemporary History, University of Sussex (2013) BA in History, University of Leicester (2011) Her research lies at the intersection of historical and cultural criminology, with a focus on visual and narrative representations of crime. Key themes include courtroom evidence, crime scene photography, 'True Crime' media, and the social memory of capital punishment. She employs interdisciplinary methods including archival research, visual analysis, narrative interpretation, and mobile ethnography. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical criminology, particularly centered on 20th-century England and Wales. The articles reveal a strong focus on race, gender, and class in capital punishment decisions, forensic storytelling, and the visualization of crime. There is a clear methodological emphasis on visual and narrative data, with recurring engagement with archives, photographs, miniatures, and media representations. The works demonstrate a deepening inquiry into how mercy, justice, and public sentiment are shaped by cultural and racial narratives. Dr Neale has been recognized with several prestigious fellowships: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022) Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (2021) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021) She has secured competitive research funding, most notably the Leverhulme Trust grant for her project 'Black Books: The Institutional Memory of Hanging and Mercy at the Home Office' (2019–2022). She actively supervises student dissertations in criminology and sociology and has extensive teaching experience in research methods, gender, justice, and historical crime. She also contributes to academic service through peer review for journals such as The British Journal of Criminology and Crime, Histoire et Societes , and has served on ESRC funding panels. Her research is deeply collaborative, often with Professor Lizzie Seal, and is grounded in both primary archival work and critical engagement with visual culture. She is committed to widening participation in higher education and has led outreach programs in London and Sussex.

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Child Maltreatment
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Diogo Lamela is an Associate Professor in Developmental Psychopathology and Child Clinical Psychology at Lusófona University. He serves as Deputy Director of the Digital Human-Environment Interaction Lab and Deputy Director of the Clinical Psychology Program at the same institution. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minho. Training: Child Maltreatment Data Collection Short Course, Modified Strange Situation Procedures, Attachment Story Completion Task, The Alarm Distress Baby Scale, Couple Interaction Task, Intimate Relationship Interview, Teacher in Higher Education Training Certificate, Psychological Networks Amsterdam Winter School, Translating Child Sexual Abuse Research to Practice, Compassion Focused Therapy for Difficult Emotions. His research focuses on child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, coparenting dynamics, and high-conflict divorces. He has authored 46 articles in international journals and contributed to eight funded research projects, emphasizing cross-cultural studies and European child protection frameworks. Key article trends include perinatal mental health, child abuse surveillance, coparenting assessments, and trauma-informed clinical guidelines. His work employs systematic reviews, longitudinal analyses, and multinational cohort studies. Lamela actively collaborates with European institutions, serving on editorial boards, advisory panels, and as an expert for the European Commission’s Citizens, Equality, Rights, and Values Programme. He also supervises multidisciplinary teams supporting child protection procedures in Portuguese courts.

• Vegetation Technology
• Green Infrastructure
• Sustainable Landscape Construction
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Priv.-Doz. Dipl.-Ing.Dr. Ulrike Pitha is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Soil Bioengineering and Landscape Construction , University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna. Her work focuses on Vegetation Technology , Green Infrastructure , and Sustainable Landscape Construction , with expertise in integrating bio-based solutions into urban planning. Academic Affiliation : Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure Key Research Areas : Urban Microclimate Regulation, Stormwater Management, Permeable Pavement Systems, Nature-Based Solutions Her recent 15 publications (2012–2025) span topics like green roofs , vertical greening systems , greywater treatment , and climate-resilient urban design , emphasizing environmental engineering , plant-soil interactions , and sustainable materials . She has contributed to scientific panels (e.g., Innovationsnetzwerk Funktionsfassade, Regentropfen Society) and supervised 15+ theses (2008–2025) on urban greening, turfgrass resilience, and pollutant reduction. Pitha’s community engagement includes media appearances (ORF, Die Presse) and editorial roles in journals like BIOTOPE CITY JOURNAL and Sustainability , ensuring her research bridges academia and societal impact.

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmacy practice
• Educational research
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Ruth Edwards is a Professor of Pharmacy Education and Head of the School of Pharmacy at the University of Wolverhampton , within the Faculty of Science and Engineering . She is a registered pharmacist and educator with expertise in pharmacy education, qualitative research, and person-centred care. Qualifications: BSc(Hons) Pharmacy (Robert Gordon Institute of Technology, Aberdeen), MSc Clinical Pharmacy (Robert Gordon University), PgCert Tertiary Level Teaching (Robert Gordon University), EdD (University of Stirling) Leadership Roles: Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (MRPharmS), Fellow of the Faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (FFRPS), Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) Her research focuses on creativity in pharmacy education , education for mental health , consultation skills , and reflective practice . Recent publications explore art-based analysis of student learning, patient-carer curriculum involvement, and mental health education in pharmacy programs. She has authored books on minor illness management and qualitative research applications in pharmacy. Scientific Awards: Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA) Fellow of the Faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (FFRPS) Industry Experience: Team Leader (Accreditation and Recognition Panel), General Pharmaceutical Council Royal Pharmaceutical Society Assembly member International Pharmacy Federation (FIP) working group participant Associate Editor for Pharmacy Education journal

• Forest Inventory
• Forestry
• Biometrics
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Dr. Tim Ritter is a Senior Scientist at the Institute for Forest Growth, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), with expertise in biometrics, forest inventory, and laser scanning applications. He earned his Dr. forest. ("summa cum laude") in 2014 from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, following M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Forest Ecosystem Analysis and Forestry. Research Focus: Terrestrial/Personal Laser Scanning (TLS/PLS) for forest mapping Stochastic corrections for tree non-detection Spatial statistics and 3D forest modeling Deadwood inventory and carbon storage analysis Forest road monitoring and harvesting damage detection Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes LiDAR integration in forest inventory, automated point cloud analysis, and digital twin development for forest ecosystems. Key methods include machine learning, spatial regression, and multi-sensor data fusion for timber volume estimation and biodiversity assessment. Scientific Awards: 2014: Finding talent: Researcher Career Grant Professional Activities: Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Forests and Global Change (2023), Topical Advisory Panel for Sustainability (2020), and active reviewer for 15+ journals including Remote Sensing and Forests . Presented 55+ lectures across 5 countries, including keynote speeches at international conferences.

• Bioinformatics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Genomics
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Berend Snel is a Professor of Bioinformatics at Utrecht University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. He leads the Evolutionary Genomics and Integrative Bioinformatics group and serves as chair of the executive board of the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to life sciences and bioinformatics research. His research expertise spans across several domains: Evolutionary Biology Bioinformatics Comparative Genomics Eukaryote Evolution Big Data Analysis in Life Sciences Professor Snel's research focuses on the evolutionary genomics of eukaryotes, with particular interest in gene duplication, orthology, paralogy, and kinetochore evolution. His work integrates computational approaches with biological insights to understand fundamental evolutionary processes. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong contributions to research on Eukaryotes (100%), Genomics (84%), Gene Duplication (49%), Arabidopsis (47%), Kinetochore (46%), Orthology (46%), and Paralogy (44%). His recent publication trends show a continued focus on eukaryotic evolution, with particular emphasis on metabolic pathways, chromosome segregation mechanisms, spliceosome evolution, and the genomic consequences of endosymbiosis. His work increasingly integrates phylogenomics with structural and functional analyses to reconstruct evolutionary histories. Scientific recognition includes: NWO-Vici award (2015) Professor Snel has supervised numerous students and researchers, with 13 supervised works documented. His group participates in the Utrecht Exposome Hub and contributes to integrative bioinformatics approaches in life sciences. He serves on editorial boards for BMC Bioinformatics and Biology Direct, and Scientific Reports, and participates in PhD committees and national/international grant panels. His group is actively involved in several major conferences including NBCI, BioSB, and BBC.

Warner MarzocchiView profile

Professor

• Seismic Hazard Analysis
• Volcanic Hazard Analysis
• Earthquake Forecasting
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Warner Marzocchi is Professor of Geophysics and Natural Hazard Forecasting at the University of Naples Federico II and Scuola Superiore Meridionale. He holds a PhD in Physics (1992) and a degree in Earth Sciences (1987) from the University of Bologna. Previously, he served as Chief Scientist at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (2003-2018) and held visiting positions at the University of Southern California and the Institute of Statistical Mathematics in Tokyo. His research focuses on seismic/volcanic hazard analysis, earthquake forecasting, statistical seismology, and hazard model validation. He coordinates international projects in natural hazard assessment and serves on advisory panels including the International Atomic Energy Agency, US National Seismic Hazard Model, and Global Volcano Model. Marzocchi's recent publications demonstrate advances in probabilistic forecasting models, operational earthquake forecasting systems, and statistical validation methods. His work frequently applies machine learning and complex systems theory to seismic and volcanic processes across Italy, California, and New Zealand. Honors: Ranked among world's top 2% scientists (2019-present) Member of Academia Europaea (2018) Editorial awards from Geophysical Journal International (2010) and Geophysical Research Letters (2003) He teaches graduate courses in geophysics, statistics, and hazard forecasting, and has advised numerous PhD students. He leads research teams focused on seismic risk mitigation and volcanic unrest management.

Lisa AlexanderView profile

Professor

• Climate Extremes
• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
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Professor Lisa Alexander is a climate scientist at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), holding the rank of Professor. She serves as a Chief Investigator and contributes to international climate initiatives including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), where she was a Lead Author for the 5th Assessment Report and contributed to assessments in 2001, 2007, and 2021. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Science Master of Science in Applied Mathematics PhD from Monash University Professor Alexander's research centers on climate extremes, specifically investigating the variability and driving mechanisms of temperature and rainfall extremes globally. Her work provides critical insights for climate adaptation and risk assessment, with significant applications in IPCC reports and climate services development. She examines how anthropogenic factors influence extreme weather patterns and develops methodologies for attributing climate impacts. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals two distinct research streams: climate science (focusing on extreme weather events, precipitation modeling, and climate change attribution) and molecular biology (specializing in CRISPR gene-editing systems and protein engineering). This interdisciplinary pattern suggests active collaboration across departments despite her primary affiliation with climate science. Her scientific recognition includes: 2011 Priestley Medal by the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society 2013 Australian Academy of Science Dorothy Hill Award Fellow of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (2020) Professor Alexander chairs a World Meteorological Organisation Expert Team and serves on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences and the Joint Scientific Committee of the World Climate Research Programme. Her work in co-producing climate services addresses implementation challenges for decision-makers facing climate extremes.