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Augusto CerquaView profile

Associate Professor

• Regional and Industrial Policy
• Education and Labour Economics
• Political Economy
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Augusto Cerqua serves as Associate Professor of Economic Statistics at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Social and Economic Sciences. His research focuses on industrial/regional policy impacts and counterfactual evaluation methods, with publications spanning top journals including Journal of Regional Science, Regional Studies, and Journal of Environmental Economics and Management. He teaches advanced courses in empirical modeling, policy evaluation, and statistical methods for public policy. Cerqua's research program centers on Regional and Industrial Policy, Education and Labour Economics, Political Economy, and Tourism and Environmental Economics. He employs rigorous quantitative techniques—particularly regression discontinuity designs and non-parametric methods—to evaluate policy effectiveness. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in public administration, emphasizing causal inference in contexts like local governance, migration flows, and environmental policy implementation. The ERC SH1_13 and SH2_9 classifications reflect his expertise in institutional dynamics and regional development. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant focus on policy evaluation methodologies applied to pressing socio-economic challenges. Key thematic clusters include political economy (examining electoral behavior and institutional incentives), regional development (assessing spatial disparities and place-based interventions), and crisis response (quantifying pandemic impacts and recovery trajectories). His methodological signature involves innovative causal inference approaches for contexts lacking clear control groups, frequently leveraging administrative data and spatial regression techniques. Cerqua actively leads research projects including 'The impact of place-based policies when public transfers fade out,' demonstrating sustained engagement with EU structural funds evaluation. His teaching portfolio—covering empirical models, computational policy methods, and quantitative public policy analysis—directly translates research expertise into graduate education for programs in International Economic Relations, Environmental Sustainability, and Global Economics.

Silvia KljajicView profile

Lecturer

• Business Administration
• Innovation Management
• Quality Assurance
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Silvia Kljajic is a Lecturer in Quality Assurance Research Methods at the Swiss Distance Learning University of Applied Sciences. She also serves as an Associate Researcher at the Institute for Management and Innovation (IMI), contributing to studies in social entrepreneurship, financial systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Research Focus: Quality assurance frameworks Pension solutions for emerging workforce needs Financial sustainability of integration companies Digital transformation in insurance Recent Publications: Her 2024 works address income strategies for social enterprises, pension incentives for Swiss youth, and digital reporting tools for institutions. Earlier works examine insurance digitalization and team-based innovation (2022-2021).

Dmitri BershadskyyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral and Experimental Economics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Lie Detection
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Dr. Dmitri Bershadskyy serves as Assistant Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business within the Institute for Digital Ecosystems, while maintaining an active research role as Senior Research Associate at the Chair of Economics (Faculty of Business and Economics) at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. His interdisciplinary work bridges economic theory with artificial intelligence and software engineering methodologies to investigate human behavior in digital environments. His research spans Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Lie Detection, Software Engineering, Algorithm Aversion, and Institutional Design. Employing laboratory and online experiments, surveys, and software engineering techniques, he examines deception detection mechanisms, human responses to algorithmic advice, and incentive structures in collaborative settings. His methodological approach emphasizes the integration of economic principles with computational tools. Recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trajectory, with increasing collaboration between economics and computer science. Key thematic clusters include AI-driven lie detection systems, human-AI interaction dynamics in decision-making contexts, and the development of experimental frameworks for software engineering research. This work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation through the creation of specialized experimental tools like the Magdeburg Tool for Video Experiments (MTVE). Dr. Bershadskyy actively supervises undergraduate and graduate thesis work, offering dedicated seminars for Bachelor's and Master's candidates. He leads a major DFG-funded project on AI-based lie detection that was recently renewed for three additional years, involving collaboration with software engineers and psychologists across multiple institutions. As a core member of the MaXLab research group at OVGU Magdeburg, he contributes to the development of experimental infrastructure and participates in establishing industry standards, including contributions to official guidelines for software engineering experimentation protocols published by the ACM SIGSOFT Empirical Standards initiative.

• Visual Perception
• Sensorimotor Control
• Aging and Cognition
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Jutta Billino serves as Associate Professor in the Department of General Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, Justus Liebig University Giessen, where she has held academic positions since 2008. Her research examines interindividual differences in visual perception and sensorimotor control across the adult lifespan, with particular focus on how sensory, motor, cognitive, and motivational processes interact in healthy aging and neurological conditions. Her academic background includes a Diploma in Psychology from Justus Liebig University Giessen and University of Utah (1992-1998), state certification as Psychological Psychotherapist (1999-2002), Clinical Neuropsychology certification (1999-2005), and PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) from JLU Giessen in 2009. Her doctoral work investigated motion processing pathways in humans under Prof. Karl Gegenfurtner. Professor Billino's research program explores visual perception and sensorimotor control through behavioral experiments with healthy adults and neurological patients. Her work reveals how aging affects visual confidence, tactile suppression during movement, and multisensory integration, demonstrating that cognitive control capacities mediate age-related differences. Current projects examine memory for unexpected objects in real-world scenes and cross-modal metacognition, highlighting preserved abilities in older adults through compensatory mechanisms. Recent publications (2018-2023) show consistent focus on aging and perception, with key contributions in visual confidence mechanisms, sensorimotor predictions, and multisensory integration. Her work spans experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical neuropsychology, frequently employing eye-tracking, behavioral paradigms, and patient studies to uncover lifespan trajectories in perceptual processing. Her scientific recognition includes: DFG Graduate College Fellowship (2004-2008) in 'Neuronal Representation and Action Control' As academic supervisor, she guides PhD candidates in perceptual aging research and secures third-party funding for her laboratory investigations. Her teaching integrates clinical neuropsychology with experimental methods, reflecting her dual expertise in research and clinical practice. She maintains active collaborations across European institutions, particularly in motion perception and aging research networks. Professor Billino leads a research group within the Department of General Psychology focused on visual perception across the lifespan. Her team employs behavioral testing, eye-tracking, and patient studies to investigate how sensory, motor, and cognitive processes interact during aging. Current projects examine confidence calibration in multisensory tasks and neural mechanisms underlying preserved perceptual abilities in older adults, with implications for healthy aging interventions.

Huiqi GanView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Capital Markets
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Huiqi Gan serves as an Associate Professor and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Coordinator in the Accounting Department at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with prior governmental audit experience, she joined the faculty in September 2015 after completing her Ph.D. at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Accounting (2015), Virginia Commonwealth University MS in Accounting (2011), University of Denver BBA in Accounting (2009), South China University of Technology Dr. Gan's research bridges archival and behavioral methodologies across management accounting, corporate governance, and capital markets. Her work critically examines CEO compensation structures, corporate investment efficiency, earnings management tactics, and whistleblower dynamics. Recent investigations explore how managerial overconfidence influences classification shifting and how CEO tenure affects early-career investment decisions, revealing nuanced behavioral patterns in financial reporting and resource allocation. Her 15 publications (2012-2024) demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals like the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. These works reveal evolving trends: early research focused on fraud reporting and institutional ownership, while recent studies analyze non-financial performance metrics, clawback provisions, and cybersecurity risk perceptions, reflecting her adaptive approach to emerging corporate governance challenges. Scientific recognition includes: American Accounting Association Northeast Region Best Paper Award (2021) Best Ph.D. student research paper award (2016) Dean's Scholar designation (2015) Multiple scholarships from University of Denver (2010) As Ph.D. Coordinator, Dr. Gan shapes doctoral education in accounting while maintaining an active research agenda. Her conference presentations at American Accounting Association meetings since 2011 demonstrate sustained scholarly engagement, though specific grant funding details remain undisclosed in available materials.

Giovanni Battista DerchiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Performance Evaluation
• Incentives and Compensation Systems
• Governance
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Giovanni Battista Derchi is an Assistant Professor of Management Control at EHL Hospitality Business School and a SDA Bocconi Fellow in the Accounting and Control Knowledge Group. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at HEC Lausanne (strategic performance measurement and corporate sustainability reporting) and a lecturer at the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) in Lausanne (sport management sustainability). Education : PhD in Management (HEC Lausanne), MSc in General Management (Bocconi University), BSc in General Management (Bocconi University) His research focuses on how organizations integrate sustainability into management practices, with three themes: factors affecting sustainability integration in planning systems, impact of sustainability information on governance, and measurement of social/environmental performance. Publications in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Management Accounting Research highlight his work on CSR, ESG, and incentive systems. He contributes to practical research via roles as Scientific Advisor and Scientific Committee member at AISTS, emphasizing sustainability in sport administration. Teaching domains include Sustainable Accounting & Finance, Performance Management, Capital Budgeting, and Value-Based Management.

Laura ZoniView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Performance Evaluation
• Incentive Systems
• Management Accounting
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Laura Zoni is an Adjunct Professor at SDA Bocconi School of Management and a Full Professor at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in the Faculty of Economics and Law . She teaches in programs such as the Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA, Master in Fashion and Design (MAFED), and Master in Corporate Finance (MCF). Her research focuses on performance evaluation and incentives , management accounting system change , organizational change , and Integrated Reporting (IR) . Her academic work spans Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , ESG mechanisms , budgeting processes , and value creation in finance . She has been recognized with awards like the Emerald Literati Highly Commended Award (2008) and Research Award from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (2013) . Laura has also contributed to the digitalization of enterprises and innovation in business communication. Current research trends in her work include the interplay between CSR and incentives , ESG-based executive compensation , and the methodological evolution of budgeting . She emphasizes non-financial indicators and integrated reporting systems, aligning with modern sustainability-driven business practices. Scientific Awards: Highly Commended Award - Emerald Literati Network (2008) Research Award - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (2013) Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Università Bocconi Laurea in Business Administration, Università Bocconi

Janell L. BlazovichView profile

Associate Professor

• Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Compensation
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Janell L. Blazovich serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, where she has held academic positions since 2008 after completing her PhD at Texas A&M University. Her educational credentials include a PhD in Accounting from Texas A&M University (2008), a Master of Business Taxation (MS) from the University of Minnesota (1999), and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Marquette University (1991). She maintains CPA certification though is no longer active in practice. Blazovich's research centers on ethics, corporate social responsibility, and compensation structures with emphasis on gender and diversity implications. Her work investigates how ethical corporate citizenship and inclusive policies influence financial performance, risk profiles, and organizational outcomes across multiple sectors. She employs empirical methodologies analyzing large corporate datasets to examine relationships between social responsibility initiatives and business metrics. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic focus on the business value of ethical practices, with recurring exploration of diversity in leadership, environmental sustainability impacts, and compensation equity. Recent work increasingly connects social responsibility metrics with concrete financial outcomes using sophisticated statistical analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Best Case Paper, American Accounting Association - Tax Section (2014) Distinguished Paper Award, American Accounting Association Southwest Region (2005) Dr. Blazovich teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in financial and managerial accounting, including Principles of Accounting II and Intermediate Accounting I. Her professional engagement includes active participation in the American Accounting Association and presentations at major academic conferences including the AAA Annual Meetings and Ethics Research Symposiums. While specific graduate student advising details aren't provided, her curriculum development work demonstrates commitment to student competency building through integrated pedagogical approaches.

Adam MarkovitzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Value-Based Payment Reforms
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Adam Markovitz is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School , specializing in value-based payment reforms. He is affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and holds memberships at the Caswell Diabetes Institute, Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Educational Background: BS from Yale College (2009) MD and PhD in Health Policy Economics from University of Michigan (2021) Dr. Markovitz focuses on reducing healthcare spending through novel payment models, particularly examining Medicare's Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Comprehensive Primary Care Plus initiatives. His work analyzes risk selection, quality incentives, and racial disparities in payment systems. Scientific Awards: Horowitz Foundation Irving Louis Horowitz Award (2021) AHRQ R36 Individual Dissertation Award (2021) His research, published in JAMA Health Forum , Health Affairs , and other top journals, reveals critical limitations in current payment reforms, including unintended consequences like racial disparities and administrative inefficiencies. His recent studies span 2016-2025, demonstrating sustained focus on optimizing healthcare value.

Stephanie CoopmanView profile

Professor

• Communication Studies
• Public Speaking Pedagogy
• Experiential Learning
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Stephanie Coopman is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at San Jose State University, College of Social Sciences. Her academic focus spans public speaking pedagogy, experiential learning, disability studies, health communication, and organizational behavior through digital, intercultural, and narrative lenses. Primary Affiliation: Department of Communication Studies, San Jose State University Key Research Areas: Pandemic communication imperatives, civil discourse frameworks, public speaking best practices, and technology-enhanced experiential learning Research Focus Coopman’s work examines the communication discipline’s role in global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, exploring how effective communication strategies can mitigate public health challenges. She investigates teaching methodologies for public speaking and communication courses, emphasizing experiential learning’s short- and long-term impacts through internships and study abroad programs. Her research also delves into: Disability representation in digital spaces Privacy dynamics in technologically mediated workplaces Intercultural adaptation of international students Storytelling functions in religious organizations Person-centered approaches in healthcare teams Publication Trends Her scholarly output reveals a trajectory from 1970s behavioral neuroscience foundations through 1990s organizational narratives to 2010s digital communication explorations, with recent works integrating gamification and tech startups into pedagogical frameworks. The pandemic-era research demonstrates her adaptability to contemporary challenges. Academic Leadership While no specific awards appear attributed in the provided texts, her editorial work with Kevin Wright and participation in Faculty Awards programs indicates active academic engagement. Her research bridges theoretical inquiry (personal construct theory, metamyths) with practical applications (Blackboard LMS critique, gamification studies). Teaching Philosophy Coopman’s pedagogical research emphasizes: Evolution of public speaking instruction Information interview techniques Experiential learning assessment Technology-enhanced engagement

Luca FraccasciaView profile

Associate Professor

• Circular Economy
• Industrial Symbiosis
• Sustainable Consumer Behavior
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Luca Fraccascia is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Twente (The Netherlands). He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Management Engineering from Politecnico di Bari (Italy) and serves as Editor of Resources, Conservation and Recycling Advances and Associate Editor of Sustainable Development . His research focuses on industrial symbiosis, circular economy, sustainable consumer behavior, agent-based modeling, business models, and economic complexity. Research Highlights: His work spans circular economy implementation in SMEs, industrial symbiosis dynamics, sustainable product design in mass customization, and behavioral economics in sustainable consumption. He has developed simulation tools for circular business education and investigates energy transitions in global markets. Scientific Awards: AiIG Giorgio Pagliarani Best Paper Award 2019 Special mention at Gianluca Spina Best Paper Award 2022 Included in the global Top 100,000 Scientists list (2020 & 2021) Leadership Roles: Member of the Italian Association of Management Engineering (AiIG), editorial board member for Journal of Business Research , and acts as guest editor/referee for multiple journals. He also demonstrates expertise in wine as a certified sommelier.

Michael RodriguezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sales
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
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Michael Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the College of Business, East Carolina University. He is also a Fellow at the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership, contributing to one of the nation's top-ranked sales programs. His research focuses on sales strategy , artificial intelligence in B2B sales , customer relationship management (CRM) , and technology-driven marketing innovation . With over 25 peer-reviewed publications, his work appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Business Research, Industrial Marketing Management, and Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward the integration of Generative AI and data analytics in sales processes, emphasizing automation, personalization, and performance optimization in B2B environments. His research bridges academic rigor with practical applications in digital transformation. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Dissertation Award (Stevens Institute of Technology) Best Paper in Special Issue – Journal of Marketing Analytics Advising & Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Dr. Rodriguez has designed and led nationally recognized sales programs, indicating active mentorship and curriculum development. His consulting work with IBM, Salesforce, and Oracle suggests industry collaboration and potential grant-funded or sponsored research initiatives focused on cutting-edge sales technologies. Labs & Teams: He is actively involved with the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership, where he contributes to training the next generation of sales professionals through evidence-based, industry-aligned programs.

Carolin Decker-LangeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Development and Change
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Dr Carolin Decker-Lange is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Brunel Business School (BBS), joining in February 2023. She previously held academic positions at The Open University, UWE Bristol Business School, the University of Bremen, and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany. Her research spans strategy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, with a focus on organizational development, interorganizational collaboration, and the Blue Economy. PhD in Management and Habilitation from Freie Universität Berlin Visiting Research Fellow at German Maritime Museum – Leibniz Institute for Maritime History Co-leader of BBS's Blue Economy Research Lab Member of BAM Peer Review College, Strategic Management Society, and Scientific Advisory Board of German Maritime Museum Her research interests bridge strategy and entrepreneurship, examining corporate restructuring, family business governance, innovation in SMEs, and entrepreneurship education. Recent work explores the Blue Economy's potential for global strategy, including ocean impact startups and coastal resilience. She applies mixed-methods research and leads teaching modules such as Strategic Management (UG, PG) and Managing for the Future (MBA). Her publications address topics like sustainable blue bioeconomy, entrepreneurship education outcomes, brand licensing strategies, and dynamic capabilities in SMEs. She has secured internal grants for teaching-related projects at the Open University, including studies on student retention and employability. She has supervised/co-supervised eight PhD students to completion and currently oversees organizational ambidexterity research at BBS. She serves as an external examiner at Cranfield University and the University of Strathclyde. Scientific awards include her Visiting Research Fellowship at the German Maritime Museum. Her teaching roles and research leadership highlight her interdisciplinary contributions to strategy, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business practices.

Bobae ChoiView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
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Associate Professor Bobae Choi is affiliated with the Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle, specializing in accounting with expertise in financial accounting, corporate governance, and carbon accounting. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of School (Research Training) and Director of Postgraduate Studies. Her research focuses on the interplay between corporate financial/non-financial information and firm performance, with notable publications in top-tier journals like Contemporary Accounting Research and European Accounting Review . Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Accounting from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Awards include the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (2018) and University of Newcastle Research Excellence in Supervision Award (2019). Research Interests: Her work spans CSR, carbon disclosures, executive compensation, and corporate governance. She has collaborated with institutions in the US, Singapore, and South Korea, and serves on the Technical Committee of AFAANZ and as Associate Editor for Australian Accounting Review . Awards: Highlights include the Women in Research Fellowship (2019) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Over 13 research grants totaling $290,990 have supported her work, including studies on carbon management systems and tax compliance behavior. Leadership and Grants: Active in academic leadership, she has overseen programs like the Bachelor of Commerce and managed grants focused on payroll tax processes and carbon disclosure practices. Her supervisory roles include mentoring PhD candidates on topics like climate-related disclosures and CEO compensation during crises. Collaborations: Global partnerships with researchers in Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Singapore. Her work addresses sustainable development goals, particularly in climate resilience and corporate accountability.

John E. CoreView profile

Professor

• Executive Compensation
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
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John E. Core is a dual Professor of Accounting, holding positions at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Nanyang Technological University. His primary affiliation is with MIT Sloan, where he teaches Financial Accounting to first-year MBAs and conducts research on executive compensation, corporate governance, and disclosure practices. Core earned a BA from Yale University and a PhD from The Wharton School. Prior to academia, he worked in investment banking at PaineWebber and in compensation consulting at Ernst & Young. Core’s research focuses on the interplay between financial reporting, executive incentives, and corporate governance. Notable areas include CEO compensation structures, the impact of disclosure policies on firm transparency, and the real effects of accounting standards on managerial behavior. His work has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Accounting Review . His articles explore topics like performance vesting provisions in executive contracts, institutional investor behavior, and the ethical dimensions of nonprofit governance. Core’s contributions emphasize the alignment of managerial incentives with shareholder value and the role of transparency in mitigating agency costs. In advising and grants, Core has collaborated on projects examining tax policies, executive pay equity across countries, and the effects of mandatory disclosure. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for corporate governance and financial reporting practices.