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Peter DuerschView profile

Research Fellow

• Decision Theory
• Experimental Economics
• Learning Theories
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Dr Peter Duersch is a Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the Alfred Weber Institute for Economics, Heidelberg University, and has repeatedly served as temporary professor of microeconomics at the Universities of Konstanz and Mannheim. His work integrates microeconomic theory with laboratory experiments, focusing on how individuals learn, form beliefs and make decisions under ambiguity and strategic interaction. Education: 2001 Visiting student, University of Sydney 2004–2005 Graduate School, University of Bonn 1999–2004 Undergraduate studies in Economics, University of Bonn 2011 PhD (Promotion), University of Heidelberg Research interests span decision theory, experimental economics, learning theories, ambiguity, oligopoly markets and cognitive ability . He investigates classic questions such as the optimality of tit-for-tat, the measurement of skill versus chance in games, and the stability of ambiguity preferences over time, combining rigorous theory with carefully designed experiments. Across more than a dozen refereed articles, Duersch’s publications reveal a consistent emphasis on strategic behaviour under uncertainty . His studies employ both stylised theory and laboratory data to explore how framing, cognitive capacity and dynamic incentives shape choices in games ranging from price-setting oligopolies to Ellsberg urn tasks. Editorial & refereeing service: He has refereed for over twenty journals, including Journal of Economic Theory, Econometrica, Management Science and several specialist game-theory outlets, and is active on the editorial side of Theory & Decision . Current projects include experimental work on schizophrenia and executive control, tests of weak axiom of revealed preference under ambiguity, and investigations of refugee risk attitudes. No doctoral students or major grant awards are listed. Duersch is based at Bergheimer Str. 58, Heidelberg, reachable at duersch@xeeron.de, and is alive and academically active.

Joe KrausView profile

Associate Professor

• Multiethnic Literature
• Jewish American Literature
• American Gangster Narratives
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Dr. Joe Kraus is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program at the University of Scranton. He holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan, an M.A. from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. His career reflects a life-long commitment to academia, shaped by growing up in academic environments. Dr. Kraus emphasizes the reciprocal nature of teaching, advocating for active listening to students. He values the University of Scranton’s Jesuit mission, focusing on student growth through interdisciplinary honors education. His research explores multiethnic literature, Jewish American narratives, and the intersection of ethnicity with American identity. He directs the Honors Program, fostering critical thinking across disciplines. Education: B.A., University of Michigan M.A., Columbia University Ph.D., Northwestern University Research interests include analyzing ethnic representation in literature, particularly through studies of gangster narratives, Holocaust literatures, and canon debates. His work bridges historical context with contemporary cultural analysis, often examining how marginalized groups shape American identity. Recent publications explore topics ranging from Italian-American mafia framing to Quentin Tarantino’s cinematic reinterpretations of history. Dr. Kraus emphasizes pedagogical innovation in humanities education, aligning with Jesuit values of holistic student development. His articles reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue, connecting literary analysis with sociopolitical critique. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to teaching and research highlight sustained scholarly engagement with underrepresented voices in American literature.

• History and Philosophy of Science
• Cultural Evolution
• Anthropology
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Andrew Buskell is an Assistant Professor in the School of History and Sociology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy. His research focuses on the history and philosophy of science, particularly cultural evolution, anthropology, and the ethical implications of scientific practices. He holds a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge and previously held postdoctoral positions at Cambridge and the London School of Economics. Buskell’s current research explores the risks and harms associated with studying human populations and the metaphysics of cultural concepts. He led the grant-funded project 'Culture as a Tool: Reckoning with Past and Future Use' (2023–2024) and co-led 'Culture at the Macro-Scale: Boundaries, Barriers, and Endogenous Change' (2021–2022). His earlier work included a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2019–2022) analyzing cultural groupings and their metaphysical underpinnings. His publications span cultural evolution theory, open-ended systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cultural dynamics. Notable works include analyses of cumulative culture, demographic skepticism, and the extended evolutionary synthesis. He has contributed reviews on topics ranging from human nature debates to prediction-based cognitive frameworks. Buskell’s honors include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship. His research bridges philosophy, anthropology, and sociology, addressing both theoretical and applied dimensions of cultural studies. He actively engages in grant-funded initiatives to explore the societal implications of cultural research and its ethical frameworks.

Ferdinand von SiemensView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Contract Theory
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Prof. Dr. Ferdinand von Siemens is a Professor of Economics at Goethe University Frankfurt since 2012, affiliated with the Department of Applied Microeconomics. He holds research fellowships at CESifo and LIF-SAFE. His academic journey includes studies at the University of Freiburg and University of Munich (PhD in Economics, 2004). He previously worked at the University of Munich and the University of Amsterdam before joining Goethe University. His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, and applied contract theory, exploring topics like social image concerns, motivated beliefs, and organizational power dynamics. Research interests include the intersection of economics and psychology, using contract theory, game theory, and experimental methods. Key areas are strategic decision-making, fairness preferences, gender diversity in workplaces, and leadership dynamics in organizations. His experimental work examines how social and psychological factors influence economic outcomes in labor markets, teams, and organizational structures. Recent publications highlight his work on motivated agents in social goods production, procedural fairness preferences, and the impact of gender diversity on workplace productivity. His experimental designs often explore real-world applications of theoretical models, such as the coordination challenges in team production and leadership allocation of power. Prof. von Siemens advises students on bachelor’s and master’s theses in applied microeconomics. His team includes Petra Petersen (office manager), Jonathan Gehle, and Zhuokun Liu. The Chair of Applied Microeconomics, led by von Siemens, actively engages in collaborative research projects and hosts experimental studies to advance understanding of economic behavior and institutional design.

Jason KuangView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Performance Evaluation
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Jason Kuang is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He serves as the Ph.D. Coordinator for the Accounting area and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh (2005). His research focuses on behavioral aspects of accounting, particularly how economic and psychological factors influence managerial judgment and decision-making in organizational contexts. His research interests include behavioral accounting, performance evaluation, incentive systems, budget reporting, ESG practices, and corporate social responsibility. He employs experimental methods to study honesty, fairness, transparency, and ethical behavior in managerial reporting and organizational settings. His work bridges accounting, psychology, and economics to understand real-world decision-making under incentives and constraints. The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in behavioral and experimental accounting, with a strong emphasis on managerial behavior, organizational design, and ethical decision-making. His publications span top journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , Accounting, Organizations and Society , and Journal of Legal Studies , reflecting interdisciplinary impact across accounting, law, and economics. Scientific Awards and Editorial Service: 13th Annual Honors Day Award (2021) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Accounting and Business Research Editorial Board, Contemporary Accounting Research Editorial Board, Accounting, Organizations and Society Editorial Board, Behavioral Research in Accounting Former Editorial Board, The Accounting Review Professor Kuang actively mentors Ph.D. students as Ph.D. Coordinator and collaborates with a network of scholars across institutions. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, his frequent publication in high-impact journals suggests sustained research support. He advises on experimental design and behavioral methodology in accounting research, contributing to the development of the next generation of scholars. His research group operates through collaborative experimental studies, often involving controlled laboratory settings to investigate managerial behavior. Though no formal lab name is provided, his work reflects a strong team-based approach with recurring co-authors, indicating a stable research team focused on behavioral and experimental accounting.

Allan McRobieView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Graphic Statics
• Aeroelasticity
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Allan McRobie is a Professor in Structural Engineering at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. He is affiliated with the Structures Research Group and the National Research Facility for Infrastructure Sensing. His work bridges theoretical and applied structural mechanics, focusing on geometric methods for equilibrium analysis and aeroelastic studies of spatial structures. Research Themes : Graphic statics, aeroelastic analysis, wind engineering, structural optimization, and computational modeling. Collaborations : Hydrological modeling in the Hindukush-Karakoram-Himalayas, infrastructure sensing, and sustainable building systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining geometric frameworks (e.g., Legendre transforms, Airy stress functions) with data-driven methods (e.g., Gaussian Processes) to analyze structures under extreme conditions, from wind turbulence to pedestrian-induced vibrations. Historical case studies, such as Maillart’s roof and the London Millennium Footbridge, are revisited through modern computational tools. His contributions include advancements in reciprocal diagrams for 3D frames, stress field analysis for reinforced concrete, and applications of topology to structural equilibrium. Collaborative projects span environmental monitoring, timber engineering, and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

Alda MariView profile

Professor

• Formal Semantics
• Linguistics
• Philosophy of Language
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Alda Mari is a Research Director at CNRS affiliated with the Institut Jean-Nicod at École Normale Supérieure in Paris, where she directs the LANGAGE, PENSÉE ET COMPORTEMENT research team. Her academic background includes training in ancient languages (Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, Vedic, Pali) and computational linguistics in Italy and Switzerland. She has held research collaborations with CUNY and the University of Chicago, and has led significant projects including an ANR on genericity. Mari is a formal semanticist whose research spans modal verbs, adverbs, attitudes, and cross-linguistic studies primarily focusing on French, Italian, English, and Greek. Her work has evolved from theoretical investigations of genericity, reciprocity, and plurality to applied research on intention detection and text mining through the INTACT project. She has recently expanded into diachronic formal semantics, examining how semantic structures change over time. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of linguistics, with recent publications addressing epistemic modality, question formation, social media discourse analysis, and computational applications for intention detection. Her work bridges formal semantics with practical applications in crisis management and social media analysis. Mari's research has been supported by multiple ANR grants and collaborative projects, including INTACT (2018-2019) and INTACT II (2020-2022) focusing on intention detection and action prediction. She has also contributed to projects on automatic detection of sexism in social networks (2017-2019). As a Research Director at CNRS, Mari holds one of the highest academic positions in the French research system, equivalent to a full professorship. Her leadership role directing a research team at the Institut Jean-Nicod demonstrates her standing in the field of formal semantics and linguistics.

• Media Effects
• Social Psychology
• Race and Media Representation
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Lanier Holt is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, specializing in the intersection of media effects, social psychology, and race relations. His research explores how media messages shape public perception of marginalized groups, particularly African Americans, through frameworks like framing, social dominance, and identity theories. Holt is an award-winning educator, recognized nationally for his teaching excellence in journalism and communication. He founded the H.O.W.L. program, which has mentored students into prestigious graduate programs across law, business, and public affairs. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, addressing racial disparities in media portrayal and societal outcomes. Education: Ph.D., Mass Communication, Indiana University (2010) M.A., Journalism, Indiana University (2007) B.A., African American Studies/Ethnic Relations, University of Minnesota (1993) Research Interests: Dr. Holt’s work centers on media’s role in shaping racial attitudes, particularly regarding crime, healthcare, and social movements like Black Lives Matter. He investigates how racial identity influences audience reactions to news and how media framing impacts policy support and public opinion. Article Trends: Recent publications examine media framing of racial issues, the psychological mechanisms behind racial biases, and digital spaces’ potential for promoting health equity. His work spans topics like dehumanization of Black children in media, the ethics of pandemic naming, and the impact of interracial reciprocity in media content. Awards: National Communication Association’s Top Educator Scripps-Howard Teacher of the Year Runner-Up Inaugural J.P. Morgan Chase Faculty Fellow Advising & Grants: The H.O.W.L. program has propelled students to top-tier institutions such as Yale Law, Columbia University, and Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Holt’s mentorship emphasizes equity and inclusion, aligning with his research on marginalized communities. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, his mentorship initiatives and collaborative research on media effects suggest active engagement in interdisciplinary teams focused on communication and social justice.

Günther H. FilzView profile

Visiting Professor

• Architectural Design
• Lightweight Structures
• Geometry
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Günther H. Filz is a Visiting Professor at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture and School of Engineering, Department of Architecture. He holds a joint appointment as Professor of Structures and Architecture. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and held leadership roles as Vice-Dean and Dean of Studies at Innsbruck’s Faculty of Architecture. His academic credentials include a Diploma in Architecture (University of Innsbruck), a Doctorate in Architecture (University of Innsbruck), and a Master of Engineering (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany). He is a member of the Bundesingenieurkammer Deutschland and has been an invited Visiting Professor internationally. Education: Diploma in Architecture, University of Innsbruck (2000) Doctorate in Architecture, University of Innsbruck (with distinction) Master of Engineering, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Germany (with distinction) Research Interests: Focuses on the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and geometry. Specializes in lightweight structures, self-organizing forms, and sustainable design methodologies. His 'fat-free-design' approach emphasizes intelligent, resource-efficient construction. Key areas include parametric design, material innovation (e.g., salvaged timber), and computational tools for architectural realization. Recent Research Trends: Recent articles address structural behavior of materials (e.g., twisted plywood), algorithm-assisted façade design, and applications of AI in nuclear engineering. His work bridges theoretical research with practical innovations, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration. Awards & Grants: Recipient of Best Poster Award (2022) Principal Investigator for the EU-funded 'BuildDigiCraft' project (2019–2022) Labs & Collaborations: Leads research pavilion projects and collaborates on exhibitions showcasing experimental architecture, such as '20x4Twist' and 'Collineation Grounds.' Active in international conferences and editorial roles, including reviewer for Architecture, Structures and Construction and Nuclear Engineering and Technology .

Yves BreitmoserView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Econometrics
• Game Theory
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Prof. Dr. Yves Breitmoser is a Professor of Behavioral Economics at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at Universität Bielefeld. He holds the Chair of Behavioral Economics (Lehrstuhl für VWL) and is affiliated with the Center for Mathematical Economics and the JICE - Joint Institute for Individualisation in a Changing Environment. His research focuses on behavioral economics, game theory, experimental economics, and social preferences, with notable work on fairness, altruism, decision-making under uncertainty, and strategic interactions in repeated games. He is actively involved in academic governance, serving as a member of the Commission for the Development of the University and in module design roles such as Module Designee for Behavioral Economics. His research explores interdisciplinary perspectives on individual behavior in complex environments, with a particular emphasis on understanding how social preferences and cognitive biases influence economic decisions. Key research themes include experimental investigations of fairness-based altruism, inequity aversion in repeated interactions, and the strategic implications of presentation effects in decision-making. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, often employing controlled experiments to validate hypotheses about human behavior in economic contexts. Prof. Breitmoser collaborates across disciplines, contributing to the understanding of individualization processes in changing environments through his affiliation with JICE. His publications span topics from voting mechanisms and committee dynamics to auction behavior and welfare-based decision-making frameworks.

Tariq Dos Santos ChoucairView profile

Research Fellow

• Political Communication
• Online Political Talk
• Deep Disagreements
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Dr. Tariq Dos Santos Choucair is a Senior Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the School of Communication, part of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. He holds a PhD in Communication from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. His research focuses on online political discourse, deep disagreements regarding minority rights, and computational methods for analyzing political communication, particularly in the Global South. Key research interests include polarization dynamics in digital spaces, frame analysis, and the interplay between cultural backlash and political discourse. He contributes to projects like the Australian Research Council Laureate Fellowship examining partisanship in online debates under Prof. Axel Bruns. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with computational methods, analyzing political communication across social media and broader public spheres. Recent publications explore polarization typologies, affective polarization in political leader communication, and deliberative democracy in multimedia contexts. He co-authored chapters in major handbooks on political campaigning and social conflict. Choucair collaborates in interdisciplinary teams addressing digital media's role in societal issues, including submissions to parliamentary committees on environmental and communication policies. His research emphasizes methodological innovation, combining network analysis, frame analysis, and mixed-method approaches to understand complex political discourses. Notable contributions include studies on reciprocity in online political exchanges, the impact of cultural backlash on political communication, and gendered moralities in digital public spheres. His work highlights the urgency of understanding how digital platforms shape political polarization and minority rights advocacy globally.

• Human-Machine Communication
• Persuasive Communication
• Conversational Agents
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Dr. Carolin Ischen is a researcher at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam. Her work focuses on Human-Machine Communication , Persuasive Communication , and Conversational Agents , particularly exploring how AI systems like chatbots influence user behavior and trust through voice and text modalities. Research Interests Dr. Ischen investigates the persuasive potential of AI-driven conversational agents, examining factors like prosody alignment , empathy in AI , and user privacy concerns . Her studies analyze how these elements affect brand perception, health interventions, and environmental awareness initiatives. Publication Trends Recent articles demonstrate her focus on trust dynamics in repeated AI interactions, empathy modeling , and methodological challenges in human-machine communication research. She also explores health promotion applications (safe sex interventions) and environmental perception through packaging design. Roles & Affiliations Faculty member, University of Amsterdam Conversational AI researcher Specializing in human-likeness metrics Active in public health applications Engaged in interdisciplinary research

Rahel BrüggerView profile

Researcher

• Behavioral biology
• Primatology
• Evolution of morality
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Rahel Brügger is a behavioral biologist and primatologist working as a Researcher at the University of Zurich's Department of Anthropology within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She is currently part of the ERC Research Project ENGINE, investigating the consequences of interdependence in cooperatively breeding common marmosets to understand the uniqueness of human cognition. Her research combines experimental approaches with innovative non-invasive methods to study social cognition and behavior in primates. Dr. Brügger's research interests focus on the evolution of morality and theory of mind abilities, with particular emphasis on social evaluation and third-party understanding in common marmosets. She investigates marmoset vigilance behavior as an indicator of understanding conspecifics' attentional states Her work examines marmoset sensitivity to audience effects in social contexts She employs thermography as a non-invasive method to measure arousal levels during social evaluations Her research explores how cooperative breeding systems shape social cognition She applies advanced statistical methods using R for data analysis Her approach combines naturalistic observation with controlled experimental paradigms to gain insight into animal minds. Analyzing her publication record from 2018-2025 reveals consistent research output focused on marmoset social cognition, with recent work expanding into play behavior ontogeny, novelty exploration dynamics, and rhythmic coordination mechanisms. Her articles demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach bridging primatology, cognitive science, and evolutionary psychology, with a strong emphasis on methodological innovation through non-invasive techniques like thermography. The research shows increasing sophistication in experimental design and theoretical framing, particularly regarding how cooperative breeding systems may have shaped cognitive abilities relevant to human social evolution. Her current work as part of the ERC Research Project ENGINE represents a significant research commitment, investigating how interdependence in cooperative breeding systems influences cognitive development. While no specific students are mentioned in the available materials, her position suggests potential mentoring responsibilities within the research project. The ERC funding indicates substantial research support for her investigations into primate social cognition. Dr. Brügger's laboratory work appears centered around non-invasive experimental approaches for studying marmoset cognition, with particular expertise in thermographic measurement of physiological responses. Her research team likely includes collaborators across disciplines given the methodological diversity evident in her publications, combining expertise in primatology, physiology, and cognitive science to address complex questions about social cognition evolution.

• Pedagogy
• Social Pedagogy
• Educational Theory
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Dr. Małgorzata Lewartowska-Zychowicz holds the title of Professor ("prof. UG") at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences through the Institute of Pedagogy and its Department of General Pedagogy . She has maintained this position since at least 2013, with responsibilities including teaching and research leadership. Research Focus Analysis of neoliberal educational frameworks and their impact on identity construction Critical examination of conservative vs. liberal educational ideologies Spatial pedagogy and the role of physical environments in education Representation of marginalized groups (disabled individuals, elderly, immigrants) Discourse analysis of educational policy and practice Publication Trends Her recent work emphasizes educational practices in remote learning contexts (2025), cross-border social analysis (2024), and ideological profiling in educational materials (2023). She frequently employs Foucault's concept of dispositifs to critique power dynamics in education, with recurring themes of symbolic violence, emotional literacy, and institutional control mechanisms. Her scholarship spans both theoretical analysis and applied social research, often bridging pedagogical philosophy with empirical observation. Academic Leadership Currently serving as Head of the Department of General Pedagogy at the University of Gdańsk, she plays a key role in shaping pedagogical discourse within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work influences both academic research and practical educational implementation strategies.

John KagelView profile

Professor

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Auction Theory
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John Kagel is University Chaired Professor of Applied Economics and Director of the Economics Laboratory at The Ohio State University, with a faculty appointment in the Mershon Center for International Studies. A Fellow of the Econometric Society and former President of the Economic Science Association, he has served on editorial boards of the American Economic Review and Experimental Economics. Education: Ph.D., Economics, Purdue University, 1970 M.S., Economics, Purdue University, 1968 M.P.I.A., Economic Development, University of Pittsburgh, 1966 B.A., Economics, Tufts University, 1964 Professor Kagel pioneered experimental economics as a core methodology. His research spans group decision-making, auction design, industrial organization, and legislative bargaining, with significant contributions to understanding individual decision-making and psychology-economics intersections. Recent work examines team vs. individual strategic behavior, package bidding in auctions, and legislative bargaining dynamics. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on experimental validation of game theory, particularly team behavior in strategic environments, auction mechanisms, and legislative bargaining structures. His work increasingly examines gender differences, cognitive factors, and communication effects in economic decision-making. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Econometric Society (2003) Distinguished Scholar Award, Ohio State University (2008) Chancellor's Distinguished Research Award (1997) National Fellow, Hoover Institution (1981-82) Best 1973 Western Economic Journal Article Award Distinguished Chair in Economics, University of Siena (2002) As Director of the Economics Laboratory, Kagel has secured significant NSF funding for experimental research. His consulting work includes auction design for the FCC, anti-trust litigation analysis, and patent infringement cases. He has advised numerous doctoral students and co-authored foundational texts including the Handbook of Experimental Economics (2016). His laboratory serves as a hub for experimental economics research, conducting studies on strategic interactions, market mechanisms, and behavioral phenomena with both individual and team participants.