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Joakim Sandberg is Professor of Practical Philosophy at University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and Professor of Economics and Finance from a Humanist Perspective at University of Groningen (the Netherlands). He works within the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics, Theory of Science at Gothenburg, where he also earned his PhD in 2008. His primary research focuses on the intersection of moral philosophy, political philosophy, and economics, with particular expertise in business ethics, financial ethics, and socially responsible investment. Sandberg has made significant contributions to understanding ethical issues in microfinance, CEO compensation, alternative currencies, and shareholder activism. As editor for the Business Ethics section of PhilPapers, he plays an influential role in shaping discourse in his field. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the philosophical foundations of money and finance, culminating in the 2024 Oxford University Press edited volume The Philosophy of Money and Finance . His work consistently analyzes the tension between moral considerations and financial practices, questioning whether ethical investing can truly make a difference and exploring the normative foundations of financial systems. His research spans metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, and political dimensions of money and finance. Editor for the Business Ethics section of PhilPapers Contributing author to multiple authoritative encyclopedias including The International Encyclopedia of Ethics Regular contributor to top journals such as Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and Journal of Applied Philosophy Sandberg's research has practical implications for corporate governance, investment practices, and financial regulation. His work on CEO compensation challenges conventional justifications for executive pay, while his research on microfinance examines the ethical boundaries of high-interest lending to the poor. His recent work on alternative currencies and central bank digital currencies addresses timely questions about the future of money in the digital age.

• Applied Ethics
• Normative Ethics
• Social and Political Philosophy
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Tingshu Hu is a Professor and Department Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tong University in China, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on Control Systems and Power and Energy, with specific interests in nonlinear systems theory, control systems with saturation, optimal control, robust control, and applications to mechanical, biomedical, and power/energy systems. He has made significant contributions to battery modeling and power electronics, particularly in triboelectric nanogenerators and energy storage systems. His publications show a strong trend toward renewable energy systems, with recent work focusing on power management for triboelectric nanogenerators, battery/supercapacitor hybrid energy storage, and advanced power converter design. His research bridges theoretical control systems with practical power electronics applications. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award (2007) from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 2023 Reader Garden Award by Garden Gate Magazine Research Funding: National Science Foundation grants as Principal Investigator on multiple projects including Control design of power electronic interfaces for renewable energy systems (2012), Analysis of Nonlinear Oscillations via Lyapunov Approach (2009), and Nonlinear/Switching Control Design for Constrained Control Systems (2006) Utah Artificial Heart Institute grant as Co-Principal Investigator on a Continuous Flow Centrifugal Ventricular Assist Device (2002) Dr. Hu maintains an active research program with over 8000 total citations and an h-index of 39 according to Google Scholar. His work has had significant impact in both control theory and practical power systems applications.

• Control Systems
• Power and Energy
• Nonlinear systems theory
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Gunther W. Peck is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Professor of History at Duke University since 2025. His research bridges human trafficking, racial ideology, humanitarian intervention, and immigration policy in North America and Europe. Ph.D., Yale University (1994) M.A., Yale University (1991) M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison (1989) B.A., Princeton University (1984) His work examines the historical ties between labor history and racial hierarchies, with a focus on transnational perspectives. Key publications include studies on white slavery narratives, working-class racism, and intersections of environmental and labor history. Articles highlight his expertise in labor abolition, voter turnout dynamics, and gendered approaches to trafficking. Awards include the Warren Fellowship and ACLS Fellowships. Warren Fellowship, Harvard University (2010) ACLS Fellows (2005) NEH Fellowship (2002) RAY ALLEN BILLINGTON PRIZE (2001) National Humanities Center Fellow (2001) He teaches courses like 'Historicizing Whiteness' and 'Human Trafficking, Past to Present,' and leads initiatives like the Student Voting Rights Lab. Grants include a Visiting Associate Professorship at Yale University (2017-2018).

• Human Trafficking
• Racial Ideology
• Humanitarian Intervention
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John Kwadwo Osei-Tutu is a Professor at the Department of Historical and Classical Studies, Faculty of Humanities, NTNU. His research focuses on African history, particularly colonialism, fortifications, and Ghanaian socio-political dynamics. He has supervised numerous Master’s theses and authored/co-authored books like Forts, Castles and Society in West Africa (2018) and Shadows of Empire (2017). His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues like Ghana’s oil policies and African-Chinese relations. Osei-Tutu collaborates internationally, notably through the Norpart project on Ghanaian forts, and actively engages in public lectures on topics ranging from Nelson Mandela to postcolonial governance. Education & Research: Holds a PhD in History (2013, NTNU) and advanced degrees from Ghana and Norway. Research areas include pre-colonial African states, colonial fortifications’ socio-cultural impacts, and postcolonial development. His recent work examines oil industry policies in West Africa and transnational historical networks. Key Projects: Led excavations at Ghana’s historical forts (OSUpro project) and co-edited volumes on European fortifications’ legacies. Serves as discussant for films and conferences addressing African socio-political issues.

• African History
• Colonial Studies
• Historical Geography
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Luke Heemsbergen is a Senior Lecturer in Communication at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts and the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. His research explores the intersection of digital technologies and societal power structures, focusing on how emerging media reshape political communication, human-computer interaction, and cultural practices. He co-leads the Immersive Realities Theme at Deakin Motion Lab and coordinates the Critical Digital Interfaces and Infrastructures research group. Research interests include: Digital media's role in political engagement and activism Augmented/extended reality as tools for environmental and health communication Algorithmic governance in institutional contexts Critical approaches to synthetic media and AI creativity His recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on platform politics, with 9/15 articles analyzing social media's role in elections, activism, and misinformation. Methodologically, he employs innovative digital approaches like 'backend-in' platform analysis and multimodal data visualization. Thematically, articles cluster around: 1) Pandemic technologies and surveillance, 2) Algorithmic management in institutions, and 3) Immersive media design. Supervision includes 8 doctoral students working on projects like embodied human-machine interfaces, EdTech supply chains, and surveillance law reform. Funded projects include: Defining Communication in a Digital Era (ACCAN grant) Techno-Totalitarianism vs. Disruptive Technologies (Gerda Henkel Stiftung) VR Wayfinding Visitor Experience Model (ID Laboratory)

• Digital Communication
• Science and Technology Studies
• Augmented Reality
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Lindsey D. Cameron is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School and holds a secondary appointment in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences. She is a Dorinda and Mark Winkelman Distinguished Faculty Scholar, and a member of the Institute for Advanced Study and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. Her research focuses on algorithmic management’s impact on workplaces, particularly in the gig economy, and its implications for labor dynamics, worker well-being, and organizational control. Professor Cameron’s academic journey includes a PhD in Management from the University of Michigan, an MS in Engineering Management from George Washington University, and an SB in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Harvard University. Her prior career spanned over a decade in U.S. intelligence and diplomatic roles, including overseas assignments in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. She has conducted a seven-year ethnography of the ride-hailing industry and studies the effects of the pandemic on gig workers across platforms like Uber, Instacart, and Amazon Flex. Research Interests: Her work explores the gig economy’s future, algorithmic governance, worker activism, mindfulness practices in the workplace, and global labor dynamics. She employs ethnographic methods, longitudinal interviews, and field experiments, with research published in journals like Organization Science and Journal of Applied Psychology . Her findings have been featured in media such as Bloomberg , NPR , and the World Economic Forum . Awards & Recognition: She has received Best Paper Awards and teaching accolades, supported by funding from institutions like the Mack Institute for Innovation and the Data & Society Research Institute. Her speaking engagements include Harvard, MIT, and Fortune 500 companies, alongside legislative testimony and expert witness roles in litigation. Teaching & Mentorship: While no specific student names are listed, her work involves advising on platform labor policies and workplace interventions. She advocates for mindfulness and non-dual awareness practices in professional settings, blending technical and humanistic approaches to organizational challenges.

• Algorithmic Management
• Gig Economy
• Future of Work
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Amy King is an Associate Professor in the Strategic & Defence Studies Centre at The Australian National University’s Coral Bell School of Asia-Pacific Affairs. She specializes in China-Japan relations, the economics-security nexus, and the historical and contemporary role of China in shaping international economic order. King holds a D.Phil in International Relations from the University of Oxford (as an Australian Rhodes Scholar) and an M.Phil in Modern Chinese Studies. Her research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Australian Research Council DECRA and Westpac Research Fellowships. Her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, examining how ideas shape state behavior. Key themes include post-WWII economic order formation, Sino-Japanese diplomatic dynamics, and the legacy of historical narratives in modern geopolitics. King has led initiatives on gender equity in academia, receiving the ANU Clare Burton Award for her contributions. She currently directs projects investigating China’s historical and contemporary contributions to global economic frameworks, supported by ARC and Westpac funding. Awards include the Paul Bourke Award for early-career research excellence and recognition for her executive education programs on China-Japan relations targeting policymakers. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates archival research with contemporary policy analysis, emphasizing the interplay between economic strategy and security paradigms in Asia-Pacific affairs.

• China-Japan Relations
• International Relations
• Economics-Security Nexus
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Dr. Michael Murphree is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. His research focuses on foreign direct investment, technology development, and innovation systems in China and other emerging markets. He holds a PhD and MIA from Georgia Institute of Technology. Member of China Studies Centre Editorial Board Member: Journal of International Business Policy & Journal of International Management Research emphasizes global value chains, cross-border entrepreneurship, and institutional impacts on firm strategies. Notable work includes analyzing Taiwanese FDI in China and Newfoundland's offshore oil industry. His 2011 book on China's innovation dynamics won major awards. 2020 Industry Studies Association Emerging Scholar Award 2012 BISA Best Book Award Teaching includes courses on comparative innovation systems and globalization. Current projects explore young Taiwanese entrepreneurs and family business succession in Taiwan.

• International Business
• Global Value Chains
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Michael Donohoe is the Irwin Jecha Distinguished Professor in Accountancy and Head of the Department of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Gies College of Business). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. (2011) and B.S. (2001) in Accounting from the University of Florida, and an M.Acc. (2002) from the University of North Florida. He has held roles such as Head of the Department (2021–present), Associate Head (2020–2021), and served as an editor for The Accounting Review (2020–2023). His research focuses on the intersection of financial reporting and corporate taxation, employing archival methods to analyze tax planning, derivatives, and organizational form choices. Donohoe’s awards include the PwC Faculty Fellowship (2013–2024) and Excellence in Teaching Awards (2016, 2021). His work has been recognized in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Contemporary Accounting Research . He teaches courses on taxation of business entities, corporate income taxation, and assurance, emphasizing practical applications of tax policy and financial reporting standards. His research explores topics such as shareholder perceptions of tax advisors, the predictive power of tax contingencies, and the economic effects of tax cuts. Recent studies investigate the use of derivatives in tax avoidance and the impact of organizational form on tax strategies. Donohoe also serves on the board of Farm Credit Illinois and contributes to academic service through editorial roles and affiliations with Analysis Group.

• Corporate Taxation
• Financial Reporting
• Business Entities Taxation
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Christopher Adolph is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington, Seattle, and an Adjunct Professor of Statistics. He is a core faculty member of the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences. His research focuses on political economy, health policy, and quantitative methods. He led the COVID-19 State Policy Project , analyzing pandemic responses across U.S. states. His work appears in journals like BMJ Open , The Lancet , and Nature Medicine . Education: Ph.D., Political Science, Harvard University, 2005 A.M., Political Science, Harvard University, 2000 B.A., Political Science, Economics, and History, Rice University, 1998 Research Interests: Comparative political economy, public policy design, health policy, and statistical methodology. Recent Articles: Focus on pandemic policy analysis, global health equity, and methodological contributions to social science research. Awards: Charles H. Levine Prize for Bankers, Bureaucrats, and Central Bank Politics: The Myth of Neutrality . Lab/Teams: Leads the COVID-19 State Policy Project and collaborates with IHME on pandemic modeling.

• Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Health Policy
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Professor Vili Lehdonvirta is a leading academic in digital economies and platform governance, holding dual roles as Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute (OII) and Professor of Technology Policy at Aalto University’s Department of Computer Science. He leads the Digital Economic Security Lab (DIESL) and has advised the European Commission, OECD, and World Bank on digital policy. His work focuses on the geopolitical implications of digital infrastructure, including cloud computing and AI compute resources, and the governance challenges posed by digital platforms. Education: PhD in Economic Sociology (University of Turku, 2009), MSc in Information Networks (Helsinki University of Technology, 2005), and studies in Law (National University of Singapore, 2023-2024). Prior to academia, he worked as a software developer and game programmer. Research Interests: Geopolitics of digital infrastructure, platform governance, AI compute distribution, cloud sovereignty, and the intersection of technology policy with international relations. His influential books *Cloud Empires* (MIT Press, 2022) and *Virtual Economies* (MIT Press, 2014) explore how digital platforms reshape economic and political landscapes. Key Projects: GEOCLOUD (mapping global cloud infrastructure), Political Geography of AI Infrastructure (tracking AI compute resources), and iLabour (examining platform labor markets). His research has been supported by major grants from the European Research Council and UK ESRC. Awards: PROSE Award Finalist (2023), multiple ERC grants, and advisory roles on EU expert groups. He co-organizes the SASE Digital Economy Network and sits on editorial boards of journals like *Information Society*. Labs/Teams: Leads the DIESL lab at OII, collaborating with global researchers on digital infrastructure geopolitics and policy strategies. Supervises doctoral students exploring AI governance, platform monopolies, and public sector AI projects.

• Digital Economies
• Platform Governance
• Geopolitics of Digital Infrastructure
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Elizabeth T. Powers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), serving as Director of Undergraduate Programs. She holds affiliations with the Institute of Government & Public Affairs (Partnering Scholar), Family Resiliency Center, and Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity. Her research focuses on public policy impacts on well-being, caregiving systems, child development, and gender disparities in economics education. Dr. Powers earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and B.A. from Vassar College. Prior roles include economist positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and U.S. Council of Economic Advisers. Her work has influenced policy decisions, including Supreme Court rulings on caregiver labor disputes and state-level childcare regulations. She has conducted groundbreaking studies on childcare program efficacy during crises, gender participation in economics fields, and long-term care workforce challenges. Current projects address childcare infrastructure resilience and parental decision-making. Her research has been supported by grants from institutions like the Joint Centers for Poverty Research and Michigan Retirement Research Center. Awards include recognition for policy-relevant scholarship, though no explicit awards are listed. Public service includes data analysis for Illinois Department of Human Services and expert testimony in critical social welfare cases.

• Public Economics
• Social Insurance
• Poverty and Inequality
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Steve Jackson is Professor of Information Science and Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University, with cross-appointments in Communication and Public Affairs. Since July 2023, he has served as Cornell's Vice Provost for Academic Innovation. He previously chaired the Information Science Department and was Dean of William Keeton House. Jackson's research examines technology ethics, infrastructure sustainability, and global equity through interdisciplinary lenses. Key themes include: Infrastructure & Repair : Material foundations of computing, maintenance cultures, and sustainability transitions Technology & Inequality : Power dynamics in global development, caste systems in tech, and postcolonial computing Ethics & Policy : Data governance frameworks, AI accountability, and human-centered policy design His work integrates perspectives from STS, HCI, anthropology, and political economy. His publications emphasize sociotechnical systems, with recent work focusing on: Data infrastructure maintenance and governance challenges Repair as ethical practice in technology ecosystems Critical examinations of AI's social and material consequences Honors include an NSF CAREER Award and over 20 paper awards at premier computing conferences. Research funding comes from NSF, Ford Foundation, Sloan Foundation, and SSRC. Jackson founded the Computing On Earth Lab , uniting social scientists, engineers, and artists to study computing's planetary impacts. He advises doctoral students in Information Science, STS, and Communication, including 25+ former advisees now in academia and industry. Current courses include: INFO/STS 4260: Computing On Earth (material ethics of technology) INFO 1200: Information Ethics, Law, and Policy

• Technology Ethics
• Infrastructure Studies
• Maintenance and Repair
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Morten Hviid is a Professor of Law at the University of East Anglia (UEA) School of Law, specializing in competition law, tort law, contract law, and the economic analysis of legal systems. He joined UEA in 2004 after holding economics positions at the University of Copenhagen, University of Warwick, and UEA's School of Economic and Social Studies. A founding member and former Director (2011-2018) of the Centre for Competition Policy, he contributes to the Centre for Business Research at Cambridge University, UK Intellectual Property Office advisory groups, and Ofgem's academic panel. Biography: Holds MA and PhD in Economics from Warwick, economic degree from Aarhus University, and has been a visiting scholar at Yale, UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and Copenhagen. Editorial Roles: Former editor of the Journal of Industrial Economics and associate editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization. Former EARIE Executive Committee member. Research Focus: Applies economic principles and game theory to competition law, tort, and contract law. Current projects examine policy arguments in tort cases, non-compensatory damages in contract law, collusive practices, and digitalization impacts in creative industries. Funded by Danish Social Science Research Council, ESRC, AHRC, Ofcom, Ofgem, and OECD. Publications: Appear in journals like Economic Journal, European Competition Journal, Journal of Law and Economics, and Oxford Journal of Legal Studies. Recurring themes include competition policy implementation, pricing dynamics, and algorithmic market impacts. Teaching: Leads undergraduate LLB modules on Tort and The Economic Approach to Law. Previously taught UK Competition Law, Regulation of Network Industries, and research seminars. Extensive experience supervising over 35 doctoral students. External Collaborations: Engaged in consultancy projects with Anglian Water, Korean Government Fellowship, and policy responses for UK regulatory bodies like CMA, Financial Conduct Authority, and BEIS.

• Competition Law
• Industrial Economics
• Tort Law
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Dr. Qilun Zhu is an Associate Research Professor at Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering. His research focuses on optimal control and estimation of automotive powertrain systems, vehicle dynamics, and autonomous driving technologies. He integrates cross-domain solutions for future mobility systems using rapid prototyping techniques. Dr. Zhu teaches courses in Advanced and Electrified Powertrains and Automotive Control Systems. He earned his B.S. from Jilin University (2010), M.S.E. from Cornell University (2011), and Ph.D. from Clemson University (2015). His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on predictive control strategies for thermal management and energy optimization in electrified and autonomous vehicles. Recent work emphasizes reinforcement learning applications and model-based control of power electronics. Honors include: 2019 SAE Young Professional Technical Paper Competition Best Paper award at the 2014 American Control Conference Dr. Zhu serves on technical committees including the Automotive and Transportation Systems Technical Committee and Automotive Controls Technical Committee, and as associate editor for IEEE Conference on Control Technology and Applications.

• Optimal Control
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Powertrain Systems
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