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Arvind ParkheView profile

Professor

• Global Supply Chains
• Strategic Alliances
• International Joint Ventures
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Arvind Parkhe is a Laura H. Carnell Professor of Strategy and International Business at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He previously taught at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business (1989–2003) and holds degrees from IIT Bombay (B.Tech.), Georgia State University (MBA), and Temple University (Ph.D.). His research focuses on strategic alliances, global supply chains, international joint ventures, and trust in cross-border partnerships. He has published in top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Management Journal, earning awards such as the AIB Best Dissertation Award (1990) and JIBS Decade Award (2001). Teaching excellence spans all academic levels: recognized as outstanding faculty for Ph.D., MBA, and undergraduate programs. Service leadership includes Vice President of the Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (2014), Chair of Fox’s Strategic Management Department (2010–2020), and Managing Director of Fox MBA Programs (2005–2010). He received Temple’s Musser Outstanding Service Award (2012) and Faculty Service Excellence Award (2012). Key research contributions emphasize interorganizational networks, global competitive strategies, and trust mechanisms in alliances. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in global business operations and strategic collaboration.

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Law and Finance
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Azizjon ALIMOV is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management (University of Lille, France), specializing in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Law and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon (2007) and an MBA from Central Michigan University (2001). His HDR (Habilitation) in Management Sciences was awarded by the University of Lille in 2023. His research focuses on corporate governance, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the interplay between legal frameworks and financial decision-making. Key themes include intellectual property rights' impact on corporate debt costs, product market competition effects on corporate cash holdings, and government borrowing influences on acquisition strategies. His work frequently examines global contexts, with studies spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. Notable publications include analyses of IPO staging mechanisms (2024), managerial discipline through trade liberalization (2023), and the role of labor protection laws in loan contracting (2015). His recent work emphasizes reproducibility in management science methodology (2023) and cross-border regulatory challenges in M&A. No scientific awards are explicitly listed; however, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contributions. He has advised students across institutions including City University of Hong Kong and the Sauder School of Business, though specific advisee names are not documented here. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Arizona (2008–2010), California State University (2007–2008), and as an HSBC Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (2016–2018). He currently leads the Finance Track at IÉSEG, contributing to programs like the Grande École Master’s in Finance and MSc Corporate Finance courses.

Anna DubielView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Innovation Management
• New Product Development
• R&D Management
• +4 more

Dr. Anna Dubiel is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at King's Business School, King's College London. Her research focuses on the intersection of innovation and R&D management with international markets, particularly in emerging economies. She teaches a broad range of Marketing topics in postgraduate and executive programmes covering International Marketing and Digital Marketing. Dr. Dubiel obtained her PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Vallendar, Germany, where she previously served as Assistant Professor of International Innovation Management. Her academic journey includes visiting researcher positions at Boston College, Judge Business School, and London Business School, as well as a Visiting College Research Associate position at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge in 2017. Her research expertise centers on Innovation Management , New Product Development , R&D Management , International Marketing , and Emerging Economies . Dr. Dubiel's work particularly examines how businesses can develop better products and services for consumers and businesses at the subsistence market ends. Her current research project focuses on 'Risk Management in Emerging Economies: A Marketing Perspective. The Context of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Insurance,' which studies how to reach buyers of complex new services in subsistence marketplaces and raise insurance literacy. Dr. Dubiel's publications reveal a consistent focus on innovation in emerging markets, with significant contributions to journals such as the Journal of Product Innovation Management, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing, and International Marketing Review. Her work often explores frugal innovation, new product development strategies, and international market adaptation, demonstrating how businesses can succeed in resource-constrained environments while creating social impact. Her notable scientific achievements include: Highly Commended Paper Winner of the Journal of Indian Business Research (2014) Finalist for the Thomas P. Hustad Best Paper Award for the Journal of Product Innovation Management (2016) Academy of Marketing Teaching Excellence Award (2020) British Academy of Management Early Career Education Practice Award (2021) Finalist for the Academy of International Business Teaching Innovation Award (2021) HEA Fellowship (2019) Multiple Case Writing Competition awards from AESE Business School (2010, 2011) Dr. Dubiel has received research funding from several intramural grants as well as the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical application through managerial guest lectures and consulting projects conducted by students for real organizations. While she is not currently accepting new PhD students, her research group focuses on marketing financial services to first-time buyers in emerging markets, with evidence from Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Micro-Insurance in Kenya.

Jeff AlstottView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Complex Networks
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Jeff Alstott is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy, serving as the Director of RAND's Center for Technology and Security Policy (TASP) . He holds a concurrent role as a Senior Information Scientist at RAND and directs a program on technology forecasting and improving R&D investment returns at the National Science Foundation. Previously, he held leadership roles in the U.S. government, including the White House as Director for Technology and National Security at the National Security Council and Assistant Director for Technology Competition and Risks at the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prior to that, he was a program manager at IARPA, focusing on AI, biosecurity, and science forecasting, and has held academic and research positions at MIT, Singapore University of Technology and Design, the World Bank, and the University of Chicago. Education : Doctorate in complex networks from the University of Cambridge; MBA and bachelor's degrees from Indiana University. Alstott's research spans artificial intelligence , technology forecasting , complex networks , and science and technology policy . His recent publications focus on AI security , existential risk from advanced technologies , and collaborative frameworks for AI safety , reflecting his expertise in balancing technological innovation with national and global security. He has contributed to understanding AI model weight protection , cybersecurity challenges , and policy implications of emerging technologies . Alstott has received recognition for his work, including being part of an award-winning team on technology counterintelligence . His policy recommendations and technical research have informed federal strategies for responding to advanced technologies , emphasizing the need for proactive governance and cross-sector collaboration.

• Corporate Finance
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
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Associate Professor Mark Humphery-Jenner is a distinguished faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School, specifically within the School of Banking and Finance. With an exceptional academic pedigree including multiple PhDs from prestigious institutions worldwide, he has established himself as a leading researcher at the intersection of finance, law, and corporate governance. Dr. Humphery-Jenner's educational background demonstrates remarkable breadth and depth, featuring PhDs from UNSW, Tilburg University, and Leiden University, along with master's degrees from Columbia University and the University of Washington. His undergraduate achievements include a BCom with First Class Honours and University Medal, and an LLB with First Class Honours, both from UNSW. This multidisciplinary foundation spanning business, law, and finance informs his comprehensive research approach. His research spans corporate finance, venture capital, and law, with particular focus on how legal frameworks shape financial decision-making and corporate behavior. Humphery-Jenner has published extensively in top-tier finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Finance, and Journal of Corporate Finance, as well as leading management journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Journal of International Business Studies. His scholarly contributions address critical issues in executive compensation, securities litigation, corporate governance, and private equity markets. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sophisticated research trajectory increasingly focused on the relationship between litigation risk and financial reporting practices, corporate governance mechanisms, and investor protection frameworks. His work demonstrates particular attention to Australian regulatory contexts while maintaining a strong international comparative perspective, especially regarding Asian capital markets and cross-border investment. With substantial industry experience including work in investment banking and consulting for hedge funds, Humphery-Jenner brings practical insights to his academic work. He has been teaching in various capacities since 2006 and has served as an assistant professor in finance since 2012, contributing significantly to business education at UNSW. His professional background enhances his ability to bridge theoretical research with real-world financial practice.

Supratik GuhaView profile

Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Semiconductor Materials
• Sensor Networks
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Supratik Guha is a Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Senior Advisor to Argonne National Laboratory's Physical Sciences and Engineering directorate. His work bridges industrial R&D with academic and national lab research, focusing on quantum computing , semiconductor materials , and sensor networks for water and soil monitoring. Guha leads Argonne’s quantum information science strategy and serves as Faculty Director for the University of Chicago Center in Delhi. Education: PhD in Materials Science (USC, 1991), BTech in Engineering Physics (IIT Kharagpur, 1985) Research interests span multiple domains: Quantum technologies focusing on erbium-doped oxides for quantum memory and quantum interconnects Sensor networks for soil and water quality monitoring using cyberphysical systems Nanofabrication techniques including controlled spalling for heterogeneous material integration Advanced memory technologies exploring ferroelectric and optically addressable memory at atomic scales Scientific awards include: Election to National Academy of Engineering (2015) APS Prize for Industrial Applications of Physics (2015) Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellow (2018) Fellow of Materials Research Society and American Physical Society IBM Corporate Award (2013) Advising notable students like Manish Kumar Singh (co-founder memQ ), Cheng Ji (now at Intel), and Vamsi Nittala (now at Micron Technology). His group contributes to major DOE , NSF , and USDA funded projects including: Q-NEXT - DOE National Quantum Information Center AIFARMS - NSF/USDA AI for Agriculture Institute Thoreau Project - Geospatial sensor networks Labs and teams operate across University of Chicago and Argonne National Lab , with facilities for molecular beam epitaxy , nanofabrication , and optical/electrical characterization . The group has spawned startups like memQ (quantum networking) and K1 Semiconductors (wide-bandgap material transfer).

Arvind KarunakaranView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sociology of Work and Occupations/Professions
• Organization Theory
• Technological/Organizational Change
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Arvind Karunakaran is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Management Science and Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization (WTO) , Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) , Stanford Institute for Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) , and the Digital Economy Lab (DEL) . His research focuses on authority and accountability in the workplace , particularly under technological change and human-AI augmentation. Education: Ph.D. from MIT Sloan School of Management (2018) His work employs ethnographic and field-based methods to study empirical puzzles in workplace dynamics, complemented by comparative-historical analysis and quantitative/textual data analysis . Key research areas include social/algorithmic evaluation of workers , human-AI reskilling , and conflicts in symmetrical relations . Recent publications analyze AI's impact on workplace inequality , platform governance , and crowd-based accountability . His findings are published in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Organization Science . Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Best Published Paper Award (ASA, 2025) Gerard J. Tellis Best Junior Faculty Paper Award (AIM Conference, 2025) W. Richard Scott Article Award (ASA, 2024) Responsible Research in Management Award (RRBM, 2024) Future of Organizations Fellowship (2024) Professor Karunakaran advises doctoral and master's students in areas related to technology and organizations , and teaches courses on organizational behavior , organizational theory , and innovation management .

Anne JENYView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
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Professor Anne JENY is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, France, specializing in accounting and auditing. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from HEC Paris Business School (2003) and Master's degrees in Audit, Finance, and Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine (1995-1996). Her academic career includes professorships at IÉSEG (2021–present) and ESSEC Business School (2002–2020). Her research focuses on intangible assets valuation , fair value measurement , IFRS adoption dynamics , and transparency in financial reporting . She has published widely on topics such as non-audit services' impact on debt costs, innovation's interplay with accounting systems, and gender disparities in accounting professions. Her work integrates empirical analysis with policy implications, particularly in digital economy contexts and public-private partnerships. A member of the LEM (Laboratory of Economy and Management), she has authored books like Les 12 travaux de l'analyste financier (2021) and contributed to international journals such as Accounting in Europe and European Accounting Review . Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights into corporate governance and regulatory challenges.

• Accounting Standards
• Corporate Governance
• Capital Markets
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You-il (Chris) Park is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Shidler College of Business, serving as Co-Chair of the Hawaii Accounting Research Conference (HARC) and Hawaii Accounting Research Doctoral Institute (HARDI). He holds the Accuity LLP Accounting Faculty Fellowship and coordinates the Accounting Ph.D. program. His research focuses on archival, economics-based studies examining how accounting standards, regulations, and corporate governance influence financial reporting, capital markets, and managerial decisions. Professor Park holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, an M.A. in Economics from Duke University, and a B.S. in Management with Highest Honor and an Accounting Certificate from Georgia Institute of Technology’s Scheller College of Business. Prior to academia, he worked as an internal auditor at Georgia Power & Southern Company and as a computer programmer in the Republic of Korea Air Force. His research interests span topics such as IFRS impact on macroeconomics, credit rating affirmations, audit quality, and data analytics in operational efficiency. His work appears in top journals like The Accounting Review and Contemporary Accounting Research. Professor Park has received numerous accolades for teaching excellence, including the Presidential Citation for Meritorious Teaching (2025), Shidler College Professor of the Semester awards (2022–2025), and multiple nominations for the Board of Regents Medal for Teaching. His professional service includes roles as a doctoral consortium fellow and reviewer for prestigious journals. He actively contributes to academic communities through HARC and HARDI, fostering research collaboration and mentoring doctoral students. His curriculum development includes courses such as Accounting Capstone and Ph.D. seminars, emphasizing practical and theoretical mastery.

Wim BiemansView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Management
• B2B Marketing
• Service Innovation
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Dr. Wim Biemans is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen, specializing in Innovation Management and Marketing. He holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (1989) and has over 25 years of experience in research, teaching, and consulting. His work focuses on service innovation, B2B marketing, customer involvement in innovation, and the marketing-sales interface. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and books, including the best-selling Dutch B2B marketing textbook. His research has been recognized with awards like the Thomas P. Hustad Best Paper Award. He serves as Triage Editor for the Journal of Product Innovation Management and editorial board member for Industrial Marketing Management and Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing. Biemans teaches at the University of Groningen and multiple international institutions, including guest professor roles in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. He also designs executive programs for managerial training in innovation management and customer value creation. His recent research explores humor’s impact on creativity, digital tools in sales-marketing integration, and bridging technology-to-product development gaps. He emphasizes end-to-end value creation through intra-organizational collaboration and has published on the Valley of Death ecosystem challenges in innovation commercialization.

• Financial Analysis
• Equity Valuation
• Life Insurance
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Demetris Christodoulou is an Associate Professor in Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney. He holds a BEcon from Piraeus University, an MSc(Fin) from the University of York (UK), and a PhD from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). His research focuses on applying data analytics, econometrics, and visualization techniques to financial analysis, equity valuation, life insurance, and financial advice. He co-directs the PEMA research group, specializing in productivity and performance measurement analytics, and previously led the MEAFA research group (2007–2022). He has collaborated extensively with industry partners including Deloitte and Australian insurers, and developed training programs for over 1,000 executives. His work includes open-source contributions to Stata software and the Graph Workflow platform, alongside $662k in workshop-generated funds supporting academic programs. He has advised multiple PhD students and taught at leading universities globally. Education: BEcon in Economics (Econometrics), Piraeus University MSc in Finance, University of York (UK) PhD in Accounting and Financial Analysis, Athens University of Economics and Business His research interests span financial reporting models, life insurance underwriting strategies, and behavioral finance. Recent projects address dishonesty mitigation in insurance disclosures and the adviser effect on customer disclosures. He has published widely in top journals like the Review of Accounting Studies and Stata Journal , and his work was featured in The Australian for insights on insurance fraud reduction. He maintains international collaborations, including visiting roles at Columbia Business School and the University of Cyprus, and serves on advisory boards for organizations like Behaviour.ai. Publications highlight methodological innovations in econometrics and visualization, with 2025's upcoming Stata Journal paper advancing time-series analysis techniques. His grants include partnerships with industry on longitudinal studies of insured lives, aiming to improve risk modeling and public policy insights.

Qing Cindy ChangView profile

Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems for Smart Manufacturing
• Real-time Production Control
• Knowledge-guided Machine Learning based Control
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Qing (Cindy) Chang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia, where she directs the Intelligent Systems Lab. She joined UVA in 2019 after serving as an associate professor at Stony Brook University. Prior to academia, she spent a decade at General Motors R&D, receiving their highest innovation awards. Education: M.S. from University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. in Manufacturing from University of Michigan Research Focus: Chang's work integrates math-based modeling and data-driven methods to optimize manufacturing systems. Key areas include: Adaptive control and machine learning for production efficiency Human-robot collaboration frameworks Sustainable manufacturing through energy management Real-time control of cyber-physical production systems Reinforcement learning applications in industrial automation Research Trends: Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on AI-driven manufacturing optimization, with 80% leveraging reinforcement learning/LLMs for robotic control. Key themes include multi-agent coordination (67% of papers), energy efficiency (53%), and flexible production systems (47%). Awards & Recognition: Inducted as SME Scholar (2024) 20 Most Influential Professors in Smart Manufacturing - SME (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2014) Three-time GM Boss Kettering Award winner (2005,2006,2008) ASME and SME Fellow Leadership & Funding: Serves on NAMRI/SME Board of Directors with editorial roles across ASME/IEEE/SME journals. Research supported by NSF (including CAREER), Department of Energy, and multiple industry partners. Leads projects on human-robot collaboration and sustainable manufacturing. Lab & Collaboration: Directs the Intelligent Systems Lab at UVA, focusing on industrial AI applications. Collaborates with automotive and energy sectors to translate research into practical solutions for smart factories.

Kevin PisciottaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Information Intermediaries
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Kevin Pisciotta is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Kansas School of Business, specializing in empirical corporate finance, initial public offerings (IPOs), and information intermediaries. His work bridges corporate finance theory with real-world market dynamics, focusing on IPO processes, analyst behavior, and economic impacts of social issues like opioid abuse and sports betting. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University M.S. in Finance, University of Delaware B.S. in Finance, University of Delaware Research Interests: His research explores how IPO bookbuilding mechanisms influence market outcomes, the role of sell-side analysts in information dissemination, and the macroeconomic consequences of phenomena like opioid abuse and sports gambling. He also investigates labor economics through the lens of corporate innovation and workforce productivity. Publications Trends: Recent work examines the interplay between sports betting and household financial stability (2024), IPO marketing strategies post-JOBS Act reforms (2018), and the spillover effects of opioid abuse on regional innovation ecosystems (2023). His studies frequently employ large-scale datasets to analyze market microstructure and policy impacts. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisee names are listed in available materials. Teaching experience includes undergraduate courses in investments, international finance, and corporate financial management. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab affiliation is mentioned, though collaborations with institutions like Pennsylvania State University and the University of Delaware are implied through his educational background and co-authorships.

Jorge LemusView profile

Associate Professor

• Industrial Organization
• Microeconomics
• Patent Law
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Jorge Lemus is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with a dual appointment in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the College of Law. His research focuses on industrial organization, microeconomics, and the intersection of patent law with innovation policy. He holds a PhD in Economics and maintains affiliations in both economics and law schools, reflecting his interdisciplinary work. Key research interests include strategic patent examination processes, merger impacts on market competition, and design of contests and contracts in regulatory contexts. His work often addresses issues such as signaling in dynamic competitions, regulatory frameworks for innovation, and antitrust implications of patent settlements. Lemus has contributed to debates on topics like organizational disruption in the airline industry and the efficacy of post-grant patent opposition systems. Publications frequently explore empirical and theoretical dimensions of contests, patent litigation strategies, and regulatory outcomes. His work bridges economic theory with legal and policy analysis, particularly in areas affecting technological advancement and market dynamics. External collaborations and grants are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his research website (https://sites.google.com/site/jorgelemuswebsite/) likely contains further details on ongoing projects and affiliations.

• Sustainable Investing
• Corporate Finance
• Behavioural Finance
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Chendi Zhang is a Professor of Finance at the University of Exeter Business School. He serves as the founding Director of the Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre and Director/Treasurer of the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment. Previously, he was Associate Dean for Research & Impact (2021-2025) and Director of Research for Finance and Accounting (leading REF2021 submission). He holds affiliations with the Global Systems Institute and Environment and Sustainability Institute, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Climate Action and Responsible Consumption. Education PhD in Financial Economics from Tilburg University MRes in Finance from Tilburg University MSc in Economics from Tilburg University BSc in International Finance from Shanghai Jiao Tong University Research Focus Professor Zhang's research explores sustainable investing, corporate finance, and behavioral finance with emphasis on ESG integration, climate risk, and stakeholder governance. His work examines how environmental/social factors influence financial markets, corporate decision-making, and asset pricing through empirical and theoretical frameworks. Recent studies analyze biodiversity's financial impact, carbon pricing mechanisms, income inequality disclosures, and ESG resilience during crises (e.g., COVID-19, Ukraine conflict). His research identifies market inefficiencies related to climate sensitivity, gambling sentiment, and dividend policies while exploring corporate governance in state-owned enterprises. Funding and Recognition Research funded by UKRI Natural Environment Research Council, British Academy, BNY Mellon, Royal Bank of Canada, and World Bank. Work featured in The Economist , Wall Street Journal , and Forbes . Articles published in top journals including Management Science and Journal of Financial Economics , cited over 10,000 times. Professional Service Vice Chair of Research Committee for Chartered Association of Business Schools. External examiner for Imperial College London. Previous appointments at University of Cambridge, University of Warwick, University of Sheffield, and Tilburg University.