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Xuan Tian is the JD Capital Chair Professor of Finance at PBC School of Finance, Tsinghua University, where he has been actively contributing to academic research and teaching since at least 2014. His institutional affiliation is evident through his university email address (tianx@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn) and his extensive publication record representing Tsinghua University as his primary academic institution. Professor Tian's research interests center on theoretical and empirical corporate finance and entrepreneurial finance, with primary focus areas including Venture Capital, Corporate Innovation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor Economics, and Payout Policy. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring how financial markets, institutions, and policies influence corporate innovation and entrepreneurial activities, with particular attention to Chinese market dynamics and global comparative perspectives. Analysis of his recent publication trends reveals a growing emphasis on the intersection of technology, information, and finance, with increasing attention to patent systems, innovation ecosystems, and the impact of digital transformation on traditional financial markets. His work frequently examines how market participants process information and how institutional arrangements affect innovation outcomes. Jensen Prize (2nd prize) of Journal of Financial Economics Jensen Prize (1st prize) of Journal of Financial Economics Professor Tian has presented his research at numerous prestigious conferences including the American Finance Association (AFA), Western Finance Association (WFA), and National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) programs. His teaching portfolio includes Corporate Finance for Master's students and Ph.D. Seminars on Advanced Topics in Finance, demonstrating his commitment to both research and academic mentorship. His publications have been featured in prominent outlets including the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, indicating significant impact on both academic and practitioner communities.

• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Venture Capital
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Christian Andres is a Professor at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management, specializing in corporate finance, governance, and payout policies. He leads the Finance and Accounting Group, focusing on empirical studies of executive compensation, capital structure, and family-owned enterprises. His work addresses how rumors, tax policies, and ownership dynamics impact corporate behavior and market outcomes. Research Interests : Empirical Corporate Finance Dividend and Repurchase Policies Family Business Governance Credit Risk Analysis Executive Compensation Structures Recent Research Trends : His 2023-2025 publications analyze how takeover rumors depress productivity, the evolving landscape of corporate governance research, and the influence of accounting professionals in financial analysis. Earlier work (2014-2021) explored dividend sustainability, M&A dynamics, and the interplay between tax regimes and ownership structures. Labs/Teams : He collaborates within the Finance and Accounting Group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on market efficiency and corporate decision-making.

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Payout Policy
• Capital Structure
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Martin C. Schmalz is a Professor of Finance, Economics, and Real Estate at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK. He serves as Director of the Future of Real Estate Initiative and explores strategic interactions between shareholders, firms, and regulators. PhD in Economics from Princeton University (2012) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Universität Stuttgart (2007) His research spans corporate finance, behavioral finance, asset pricing, and real estate economics. Key areas include common ownership effects on competition, anxiety-driven risk behavior, and macroeconomic influences on corporate financial decisions. His peer-reviewed work appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Finance. Awards include the Brattle Group Distinguished Paper Prize. He teaches real estate, valuation, corporate finance, and AI to business, engineering, law, and executive students. Outside academia, he consults ultra-high-net-worth individuals on governance, succession planning, and asset allocation.

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Asset Pricing
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HUANG Chunyan (Jennifer) serves as Professor of Finance, Executive Academic Director for the MBA Program, and Director of the Center for AI and Business Innovation (CAIBI) at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), driving finance education and AI-business integration in China's academic landscape. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Finance from MIT Sloan School of Management M.S. in Applied Mathematics from MIT Mathematics Department Computer Science degree from University of Science and Technology of China's Special Program for the Gifted Young Students Professor Huang's research spans corporate finance, government debt, liquidity dynamics, and mutual fund structures, with particular focus on how taxation impacts investment decisions and market microstructure. Her empirical work bridges theoretical finance with real-world applications in asset management and policy design, emphasizing data-driven analysis of market behavior. Her publication record reveals consistent contributions to liquidity theory, asset pricing anomalies, and fund industry evolution. Recent work examines AI's disruptive potential in finance while maintaining core expertise in market crashes and capital allocation mechanisms across international contexts. Key recognitions include: Best paper award for DeGroote/IIROC 3rd Annual Conference on Market Structure and Market Integrity NYSE Award for best equity trading paper at 2007 WFA Finalist for 2008 TIAA-CREF Paul A. Samuelson Award Research funding includes the 2007 McCombs Research Excellence Grant, 2008 Q-group Grant, and 2007 Morgan Stanley Equity Market Microstructure Research Grant. While specific advisees aren't documented, her MBA leadership role involves extensive student mentorship. As CAIBI Director, she spearheads initiatives connecting AI innovation with business strategy through CKGSB's Global Unicorn Program and Silicon Valley immersion events.

• Corporate Finance
• Government Debt
• Internal Capital Allocation
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Dr. Anna Sobiech is a researcher at the Center for Macroeconomic Research at the University of Cologne. Her research focuses on banking, financial cooperatives, and corporate taxation. She has published on topics including bank dividends, deposit insurance, financial cooperatives, and the real effects of bank taxation. Her recent work examines capital distribution plans in banking, social capital in Japanese Shinkin banks, and economic impacts of bank taxation policies. Publications appear in journals such as Journal of International Money and Finance and Journal of Financial Stability.

• Banking
• Finance
• Corporate Taxation
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Prof. Dr. Marcus Vögtle serves as Professor and Head of the Business Administration-Banking program within the Faculty of Economics at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen since 2009, having joined the institution as Professor in 2003. His academic leadership spans over 15 years in dual higher education systems. His educational foundation includes a Diploma in Economics from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg (1987-1992), banker training at Deutsche Bank AG (1985-1987), and research associate position at the same university (1992-1996), culminating in his 1996 PhD. Vögtle's research centers on empirical capital market analysis, investment banking practices, and corporate valuation methodologies. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical banking applications, particularly examining German/European market structures. Key investigation areas include shareholder value drivers, defensive M&A tactics, and innovative financial instruments like green bonds and catastrophe bonds. He emphasizes real-world case studies from eurozone transactions and regulatory environments. Publication trends reveal evolving focus from foundational banking information systems (1990s) to contemporary capital market instruments. Recent work analyzes crisis-response mechanisms (banking/catastrophe bonds), ESG finance (green bonds), and market microstructure (ETFs), consistently applying empirical methods to German/European contexts with strong practitioner relevance. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Regarding academic mentoring, no student lists or grant details were provided. His teaching portfolio includes Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Value-oriented Management, reflecting his research expertise. No dedicated research laboratories or teams were mentioned in institutional documentation.

• Empirical Capital Market Research
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Finance
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Dr. Maximilian Hiller is a Research Assistant and Thesis Coordinator at the University of Vechta, affiliated with the Management of Social Services team within the School of Management. He contributes to teaching and research in behavioral and experimental economics, with a focus on real-world applications in health, personnel, and nonprofit sectors. Position: Research Assistant & Thesis Coordinator Institution: University of Vechta Department: Management of Social Services Research Focus: Behavioral and Experimental Economics His research interests center on behavioral interventions in economic decision-making. Key areas include health economics , personnel economics , and fundraising , with a methodological emphasis on field experiments and behavioral data. He investigates the effectiveness of monetary incentives , self-commitment instruments , and priming in shaping behavior. His work often involves mobile data collection via wearables and promotes evidence-based management in social services. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in applying behavioral economics to practical domains, particularly in promoting healthy behavior and ethical decision-making in fundraising. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation, often in collaboration with public and nonprofit organizations. Dr. Hiller is an active member of several academic associations: Association of University Professors of Business Administration (VHB) Society for Experimental Economic Research (GfeW) German University Association (DHV) German Network for Business Ethics (DNWE) He advises students on bachelor’s and master’s theses, particularly on topics related to personnel management, health economics, and controlling. He has served as a reviewer for Health Science Reports and is involved in multiple ongoing research projects evaluating motivational tools and commitment devices. Dr. Hiller teaches courses in General Business Administration, Accounting, and Data Literacy, especially in the context of fundraising and volunteering. He is part of active research teams working on projects such as: Promises or Payouts? A Field Experiment on Commitment Devices Motivating the Weak: The Impact of Group-Based Incentives on Teams Recruiting Episodic Volunteers: Influence of Gift-Giving and Favor Requesting Deposit Contracts with Performance-Based Refund Go the Extra Mile! Assessing Motivational Tools to Promote Physical Activity

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Health Economics
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