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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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Tore Ellingsen is a Professor holding the Ragnar Söderberg Professorship at the Stockholm School of Economics and an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics . His work bridges Behavioral Game Theory , Institutional Economics , and Organizational Economics , focusing on social norms, bargaining, and economic behavior. His research explores strategic communication , gender dynamics , and contract theory . Key contributions include analyzing social framing effects , bargaining inefficiencies , and institutional design in economic systems. Recent articles address social duties , market governance , and business cycle modeling . Scientific Awards: Ragnar Söderberg Professorship

• Behavioral Game Theory
• Institutional Economics
• Organizational Economics
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Thomas Krüger is a Professor of Project Development at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU). He leads the research group Real Estate and Urban Development and focuses on interactions between urban development, real estate economics, and project management. His work explores new governance models, public-private partnerships, and digital tools for planning evaluation. Current positions: Professor at HCU, Head of Research Group Research: Urban centers, real estate dynamics, project governance Teaching: Project development, real estate economics, urban management Research highlights include: 2010–2014: RegioProjektCheck – regional evaluation tools for sustainable development Since 2007: Urban Improvement Districts – new property owner collaborations Since 2006: Impact of Shopping Centers on urban structures His scientific contributions span over 30 years, with recent work on: 2025: Urban planning-real estate tensions 2024: Strategic alliances for city centers 2023: Night economy, pandemic impacts on urban retail Leadership roles include: BAföG Officer for urban planning programs Member of HCU Academic Senate Coordination of integrated planning courses He is affiliated with research networks like the Research Association for Urban Synergies and contributes to City Science Lab initiatives.

• Urban Development
• Real Estate Economics
• Project Management in Urban Planning
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Prof. Dr. Ulrike Berendt is a University Professor for Practice-Oriented Social Sciences, specializing in Family and Housing, at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Faculty of Social Sciences. She has held this position since the Summer Semester of 2002, following her appointment at Gerhard-Mercator-University Duisburg (which later became the University of Duisburg-Essen). From SS 2008 to WS 2009/10, she served as Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching at the Department of Social Sciences. Her educational background includes studying social sciences, journalism and communication studies, and law at Ruhr University Bochum from 1989-1995, where she graduated with a degree in applied social research with a specialization in sociology. She received her doctorate in Social Sciences (Dr. rer. soc) from Ruhr University Bochum in 1998, supported by a doctoral scholarship from 1995-1997. Berendt's research focuses on family sociology and social change, urban and housing sociology, policy analysis, and governance. Her work examines generational relations, gender equality policy in Europe, welfare state models, urban development, migration in cities, and civil society. She analyzes policy fields, theoretical foundations, policy processes, actor networks, governance theories, and decision-making mechanisms. Her research consistently bridges academic theory with practical social policy applications. Her publication history reveals a strong emphasis on practical social science applications, particularly in housing policy, social welfare, and urban development. The most recent works show increasing focus on gender-sensitive housing solutions, neighborhood stabilization through cross-sectoral cooperation, and adapting urban environments to demographic changes like aging populations. Her research demonstrates consistent engagement with practical policy challenges faced by municipalities and social service providers. Berendt has held significant administrative roles including Chair of the Examination Board for BA Political Science, Equal Opportunities Officer for the Department of Social Sciences, and membership on the Faculty Council, Tuition Fees Steering Group, and Senate Commission for Teaching, Studies and Continuing Education. She has led numerous research projects funded by government ministries, particularly the Ministry for Health, Social Affairs, Women and Family of North Rhine-Westphalia. Her team includes scientific assistants Martin Krybus and Till Behmenburg, along with secretariat support from Stefanie Schuylen-Matuschek. Her work bridges academic research with practical social policy implementation, focusing on real-world social challenges in urban environments.

• Family Sociology
• Housing Policy
• Urban Sociology
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Dr. Mawuli Kouami Segnon is a researcher at the Chair of Empirical Economics, School of Business and Economics, University of Münster. His work focuses on econometric modeling, financial time series analysis, and volatility forecasting across various domains including cryptocurrencies, energy markets, and macroeconomic indicators. Research interests include: Development of advanced volatility models (GARCH, multifractal, regime-switching) Applications to financial markets, energy economics, and macroeconomic policy High-frequency data analysis and mixed-frequency forecasting Count data modeling with conditional heteroscedasticity Portfolio risk management using copula and multifractal approaches Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Geopolitical risk impacts on stock volatility Comparative analysis of realized variance measures Inflation uncertainty modeling in G7 countries Electricity price volatility in Australian markets Bitcoin market forecasting Historical economic data analysis Current projects (since 2020) involve: Innovative economic/financial time series forecasting Financial market volatility modeling Applications of multifractal structures in econometrics

• Econometrics
• Time Series Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
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Prof. Farzad Saidi is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. He is affiliated with the Institute for Macroeconomics and Econometrics, ECONtribute, and the CRC TR 224 EPoS research centers. His work focuses on financial intermediation, monetary policy, corporate finance, and labor markets. He has contributed extensively to understanding bank behavior under negative interest rates, the effects of financial regulation, and the interplay between social preferences and economic outcomes during crises. Research highlights include analyzing strategic communication among banks, the impact of regulatory changes on insurance industries, and the role of social preferences in pandemic responses. His awards include the Jensen Prize for outstanding corporate finance research. Current projects explore credit supply dynamics, data-driven business cycles, and the macroeconomic implications of financial sanctions. Prof. Saidi's work spans theoretical and empirical domains, addressing topics such as banking structure, liquidity management, and the transmission of monetary policy. His affiliations with interdisciplinary centers reflect a commitment to collaborative, policy-relevant research.

• Banking and Financial Intermediation
• Monetary Policy
• Corporate Finance
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Chi Jin is a Researcher in Sociology at the John F. Kennedy Institute, Department of Sociology, Freie Universität Berlin since March 2024, supervised by Prof. Sebastian Kohl. Concurrently, Jin is completing a PhD in Housing Systems at Delft University of Technology (expected April 2025) under Prof. Peter Boelhouwer, with prior industry experience at Shimao Real Estate in Shenzhen. Education: PhD in Housing Systems, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2020-2025) MS in Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, China (2015-2018) BS in Engineering Management, Yangtze University, China (2011-2015) Research spans urban sociology, housing studies, migration, behavioral economics, and sustainable development, with focus on young talents' housing and migration decisions in Chinese metropolises. Jin integrates sociological, geographical, and economic perspectives to analyze residential mobility, satisfaction, and urban policy impacts, particularly in Shenzhen. Publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary focus on Chinese urban dynamics, housing systems, and talent migration. Recent work extends to sustainable small-town development using big data and city attribute effects on student retention, demonstrating methodological evolution from behavioral economics to spatial analytics while maintaining China-specific urbanization themes. Academic service includes coordinating the ENHR Conference 2024 and Sustainable Housing Summer School 2023, plus reviewing for Cities, Journal of Housing and the Built Environment, and International Journal of Housing Policy.

• Urban sociology
• Urban geography
• Housing Studies
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Marcel Fratzscher serves as President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and Professor of Macroeconomics at Humboldt University of Berlin. He holds membership on the Advisory Board of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and maintains a prominent public presence as a columnist for Zeit Online, Financial Times, and Project Syndicate. His research spans macroeconomics, financial markets, economic inequality, European integration, monetary policy, and gender distribution. Fratzscher critically examines the social market economy, focusing on how economic policies affect inequality across demographic groups. His expertise includes pension systems, labor market dynamics, migration economics, and climate policy impacts on industry. His approach combines rigorous academic analysis with practical policy recommendations, often challenging conventional wisdom in economic discourse. Fratzscher's recent publications reveal a consistent thematic focus on economic inequality and social justice. His articles analyze paradoxical trends like falling wage inequality alongside rising overall income inequality, discrimination in the workplace (including weight-based discrimination), and the economic costs of social issues like crime fear and gender-based violence. He consistently advocates for policy reforms in pension systems, minimum wage structures, migration policy, and housing markets. As an advisor and public intellectual, Fratzscher bridges academic research and policy implementation. His recommendations often challenge conventional wisdom, such as his arguments against the notion that migration is economically costly or that minimum wage increases necessarily harm employment. He has proposed innovative solutions like the 'Boomer solidarity tax' to address old-age poverty without burdening younger generations. Fratzscher leads DIW Berlin, one of Germany's premier economic research institutions, where he oversees research on critical economic and social issues facing Germany and Europe. The institute's Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) provides longitudinal data that informs much of his research on inequality and social dynamics. Under his leadership, DIW Berlin continues to shape economic policy debates through evidence-based analysis and forward-looking recommendations.

• Macroeconomics
• Financial Markets
• Economic Inequality
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Fabian Wöbbeking is an Assistant Professor at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and leads the Data Science in Financial Economics research group at the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH) . His roles include analyzing unstructured datasets using Data Science methods to generate economic indicators, with a focus on financial intermediation, systemic risk, and machine learning applications in finance. He also contributes to macroprudential policy research and correlation stress testing frameworks. Education : Studied at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management; earned a PhD at Goethe University Frankfurt. Wöbbeking’s research bridges Data Science and Financial Economics, emphasizing machine learning for financial analytics, risk modeling, and language-based information asymmetry. His work includes measuring non-answers in earnings calls, correlation stress testing, and cryptocurrency volatility dynamics. His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to financial markets. Key trends include leveraging NLP for corporate disclosures, Bayesian methods for risk factor modeling, and blockchain analytics for volatility indices. These works demonstrate cross-domain applicability of Data Science techniques. At IWH, he collaborates with teams like the Financial Markets department, contributing to European Real Estate Index (EREI) development and macroprudential policy analysis. His projects integrate economic theory with computational methods to address systemic risks and market inefficiencies.

• Data Science
• Financial Intermediation
• Systemic Risk Analysis
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Mohammad Reza Farzanegan is a Professor in Economics of the Middle East at the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) & School of Business and Economics of Philipps-Universität Marburg in Germany. He serves as the coordinating professor for the international master study program of Economics of the Middle East in Marburg and holds research fellowships with ERF (Cairo) and CESifo (Munich). Education: PhD in Economics from Technische Universität Dresden (2006-09) with DAAD research grant Georg Forster Research Fellowship from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2010-12) MSc in Energy Economics & Marketing from University of Tehran (2000-03) BA in Theoretical Economics from Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran (1995-1999) Professor Farzanegan's research focuses on political economy of the Middle East, with specialization in Iran. His work spans energy economics, political economy of oil rents, climate change impacts, sanctions analysis, public finance, shadow economy, corruption economics, demographic transition, political institutions, economic development, and economics of happiness. His research methodology combines empirical institutional economics with development economics approaches. His recent publications (2025) demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple high-impact areas including sanctions effects on internal conflict, oil rent impacts on economic behavior, natural disaster economics, and Middle Eastern political economy. His work shows particular strength in applying advanced econometric techniques to analyze complex socio-economic phenomena in the Middle East context. Scientific Awards: ERF Research Fellow (Cairo) CESifo Research Network Fellow (Munich) Georg Forster Research Fellowship from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Professor Farzanegan has led multiple significant international research projects including NAREM (Political Economy of Natural Resource Management, 2016-2018), NaDiMa (Socio-Economic, Cultural and Technical Aspects of Natural Disaster Management, 2020), and DEBEC (Drivers and Socio-Economic, Behavioural Effects of Climate Change in Iran, 2020-2022), all funded by DAAD/AA/BMBF. His research grants demonstrate strong institutional support for his work on Middle Eastern economic issues. He actively contributes to research networks including the NaDiMa Dialogue series which has hosted multiple workshops on disaster management, climate change, and economic policy in Iran and Germany.

• Political Economy of the Middle East
• Energy Economics
• Political Economy of Oil Rents
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Prof. Dr. Michael Voigtländer serves as Honorary Professor of Economics at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences since 2011, while simultaneously leading the Competence Field for Finance and Real Estate Markets at the Cologne Institute of Economic Research (IW Köln) since 2015. He also holds teaching positions at ebs Business School Oestrich-Winkel, irebs Immobilienakademie, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, and Akademie deutscher Genossenschaften. PhD in Economics from University of Cologne Studies in Economics at University of Münster and University of Cologne Scientific Assistant at Economic Policy Seminar, University of Cologne (2000-2005) Voigtländer's research centers on the complex interrelationships between economic conditions, financial markets, and real estate markets, with particular focus on how demographic changes impact property markets and the formulation of effective housing policies. His work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical real estate market applications, examining how macroeconomic trends translate into specific housing market dynamics across German regions. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on German real estate market stability, with particular attention to rent control policies, commercial property valuation methodologies, and sustainability integration in real estate practices. The research shows evolving emphasis from pure market analysis toward policy impact assessment and sustainability considerations, reflecting broader industry trends toward environmental and social responsibility in property markets. Voigtländer actively contributes to industry knowledge through his leadership of the CSR in real estate industry research project with Dr. Rosemarie Stibbe at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University. His advisory work extends across multiple academic institutions and industry organizations, where he provides expert guidance on real estate economics, financial markets, and housing policy matters. His institutional affiliations include the Cologne Institute of Economic Research (IW Köln) where he has worked since 2005, progressing to lead the Finance and Real Estate Markets competence field. He maintains strong connections with multiple academic institutions through his teaching roles, creating a bridge between academic research and industry practice in the German real estate sector.

• Real Estate Economics
• Financial Markets
• Housing Policy
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Angelina Hackmann is a Research Associate at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) , specializing in the Department of Macroeconomics . She plays a key role in labor market coverage within the economic analysis team. Education: Bachelor's in Financial and Business Mathematics, Technical University of Braunschweig Master's in Economics, University of Osnabrück Doctorate, University of Bremen Her research focuses on wage inequality , regional real estate markets , and their interactions with monetary policy . She has contributed to high-impact publications analyzing global trade disruptions, fiscal stimulus in Germany, and migration's economic effects. Her recent articles emphasize macroeconomic challenges, including tariff chaos, regional housing dynamics, and structural reforms. The work often bridges policy analysis with empirical economic modeling, particularly in Euro Area contexts. Previously, Hackmann held roles at the Deutsche Bundesbank , European Central Bank , and SAFE (Leibniz Institute for Financial Research) , where she co-directed the Policy Center. She is currently involved in the Forschungsprojekt Gemeinschaftsdiagnose (Herbst 2024 – Frühjahr 2026) , focusing on macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis.

• Macroeconomics
• Labor Economics
• Economic Inequality
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Hans-Joachim Linke is a Professor of Land Management at the Technical University of Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geodesy. Since 2002, he has led research on urban development, land management, and sustainability. He concurrently serves as Academic Director of the MSc program in Sustainable Urban Development at the Vietnamese-German University in Ho Chi Minh City (since 2013). Previously, he was a project leader at LEG Landesentwicklungsgesellschaft NRW GmbH (1997–2002) and a researcher at the University of Bonn (1990–1997). His education includes a degree in Surveying Engineering from the University of Bonn (1982–1988) and preparatory service for higher surveying administration in North Rhine-Westphalia (1988–1990). Research Focus: Linke investigates demographic shifts, climate adaptation in cities, infrastructure for rapidly urbanizing areas (especially Southeast Asia), land management tools, real estate determinants, and GIS applications. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, sustainable resource use, and policy integration across environmental and urban systems. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2020–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on sustainable land and water management, digital tools for urban planning, and climate resilience. Key themes include water reuse systems, AI/remote sensing in land assessment, participatory disaster resilience, and institutional analyses of land policies. Cross-disciplinary approaches integrate environmental engineering, geospatial tech, and socio-economic factors. Leadership & Service: He has held multiple university leadership roles, including Dean (2007–2011) and Vice Dean (2011–present) of Civil Engineering and Geodesy. External commitments include editorial roles for Flächenmanagement und Bodenordnung , committee memberships in geodesy and infrastructure organizations, and advisory positions for rural planning academies.

• Land Management
• Urban Development
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Julia Affolderbach serves as Professor for Sustainability Transitions at the University of Trier's Faculty of Spatial and Environmental Sciences since 2023, leading the Sustainable Regional and Urban Development department. Previously, she held Assistant Professor positions at Trier (2020-2023) and Lecturer/Senior Lecturer roles at the University of Hull (2014-2020), following postdoctoral work at the University of Luxembourg (2009-2014). Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Geography from Simon Fraser University (2003-2009) and a Diploma in Geography, Botany, and Geology from the University of Cologne and Simon Fraser University (1995-2002). Prof. Affolderbach's research centers on sustainability transitions through urban and regional development lenses, with critical focus on green building , plastics/waste management , and lived sustainabilities . Her methodological approach integrates political economy and environmental economic geography frameworks to examine how global sustainability discourses interact with local practices across Europe, North America, and Australia. This work emphasizes transformative science applications in real-world contexts. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational work on environmental bargaining (2011-2012) toward contemporary analyses of circular economy justice (2021-2024), with green building transitions remaining a central thread. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses plastic crises through educational frameworks and examines digital sharing economies' role in just transitions. Prof. Affolderbach actively shapes academic discourse through committee leadership including Trier University's Senate Committee for Quality Management and Center for European Studies Steering Committee. Her research program attracts significant international funding from Dutch Research Council, ESRC UK, German Research Foundation, and NSF USA grants. She teaches core courses including Transitions: Geography and Education for Sustainable Development: Plastics while supervising graduate theses. She directs the Sustainable Regional and Urban Development research team, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainability challenges through interactive knowledge generation approaches that bridge academic and practical domains.

• Sustainability transitions
• Sustainable urban and regional development
• Green building
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Florian Neumeier is a Senior Researcher at the ifo Institute Munich , leading the Tax and Fiscal Policy Research Group . His work spans public finance, political economy, and macroeconomics, with a focus on tax policy, fiscal consolidation, and economic sanctions. He has held visiting research positions at institutions such as the National Bureau of Economic Research (USA) and Toyo University (Japan). His research explores topics like corporate profit shifting , real estate transfer taxes , and the social costs of economic policies . Recent projects analyze disaster aid fairness and VAT policy impacts on retail markets. Neumeier’s publications appear in journals such as the Journal of the European Economic Association and International Tax and Public Finance , often co-authored with Clemens Fuest and other colleagues. He has received the Promotionspreis from Philipps-Universität Marburg for his dissertation in economics. His projects include studies on climate policy financing , German transport policy , and corporate taxation reforms , funded by entities like the German Federal Ministry of Finance and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.

• Public Finance
• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
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