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Bedoor AlShebliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Data Science
• Science of Science
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Bedoor AlShebli is an Assistant Professor of Computational Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), affiliated with the Division of Social Science. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a BSc in Computer Science from Kuwait University. BSc in Computer Science – Kuwait University MSc in Computer Science – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering – Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Khalifa University) Her research lies at the intersection of data science, machine learning, and social science, with a strong focus on the Science of Science . She investigates how diversity—particularly ethnic and gender diversity—affects scientific collaboration and impact, and examines structural inequities in academic publishing. Her work also explores disinformation in socio-technical systems, AI research collaboration between global powers, and the career trajectories of postdoctoral researchers. Her recent publications, appearing in Nature Human Behavior , Nature Communications , Science Advances , and PNAS , reveal trends in academic equity, scientific collaboration, and the use of computational methods to study social systems. Many of her studies employ large-scale data analysis and network science to uncover systemic patterns in science and society. Nature Human Behavior (2023): Gender inequality and self-publication among academic editors PNAS (2023): Underrepresentation of non-white scientists in editorial roles and citation gaps Scientific Reports (2022): Beijing’s central role in global AI research PNAS (2025): Postdoc productivity as a predictor of academic success Nature Human Behavior (2025): Impact of retractions on publishing careers Her research has been widely covered in Nature , Physics World , Forbes , Inside Higher Ed , and APS Physics Magazine , highlighting its societal relevance. She has contributed to policy discussions, including a policy brief on international science faculty in Saudi Arabia. She actively mentors undergraduate students through the Computer Science Capstone program and teaches courses in Computational Social Science and Applied Data Science. She co-organized the Winter Institute of Computational Social Science at NYUAD in 2024, fostering regional capacity in data-driven social research. Dr. AlShebli leads a research effort that combines rigorous computational methods with deep social inquiry, contributing to both scientific understanding and policy-relevant insights on equity and innovation in science.

Verena SchoenmuellerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Verena Schoenmueller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University. Her research sits at the intersection of digital marketing, consumer behavior, and social media dynamics, with a focus on authenticity, polarization, and user-generated content. Her primary research interests include: Digital and Social Media Marketing Consumer Behavior in Online Environments Brand Authenticity and Trust Political and Preference Polarization Online Reviews and Sentiment Analysis Subscription Service Dynamics Dr. Schoenmueller’s recent publications explore the spread of fake news, the behavioral consequences of deplatforming, and the psychological underpinnings of extreme online reviews. Her work frequently appears in top marketing journals such as the Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science , and she regularly presents at leading conferences including EMAC and ISMS. The overarching trend in her research is understanding how digital platforms shape consumer cognition, emotion, and decision-making in increasingly polarized environments. She earned her PhD in Business Administration from the University of Basel, a Master in Business Administration from ESSEC, and completed her undergraduate studies in Business and Economics at the University of Mannheim. While no formal list of advisees is provided, her role as a Contracted Doctoral Professor indicates active involvement in PhD-level teaching and supervision. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement. Her research has implications for brand strategy, platform governance, and public policy around digital misinformation and consumer protection.

Isabella Marie NolteView profile

Professor

• Public Administration
• Crisis Management
• Nonprofit Management
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Prof. Dr. Isabella Marie Nolte is a Professor in Public Management at Harz University of Applied Sciences since 2019. Her work focuses on the management of public and nonprofit organizations in dynamic environments, particularly examining how crises and disasters impact administrative structures and processes. Dr. Nolte's educational background includes: Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Flensburg Master of Arts in International Economics from Georg August University in Göttingen and University of California, Los Angeles (dean's list) Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from University of Hamburg (summa cum laude) Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from UK Higher Education Academy Her research interests span several critical areas in public administration. She investigates how public organizations navigate crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and refugee crises, focusing on performance management, digitalization, and agile governance approaches. Dr. Nolte also examines gender budgeting practices, interorganizational partnerships, and the role of e-government in modern public administration. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in real-world crisis situations. Analysis of Dr. Nolte's recent publications reveals a strong focus on crisis management in public administration, particularly examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and refugee crises. Her research spans multiple continents and contexts, from European refugee responses to development partnerships in Myanmar. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity, employing both qualitative case studies and quantitative analyses to understand organizational behavior during turbulent times. Dr. Nolte has received recognition for her scholarly contributions: Best Poster Award at ARNOVA's 39th Annual Conference (2010) Best paper award for Academy of Management Proceedings (2019) Funding from Hans Sauer Foundation for research on public administration during crises (2022-2023) Dr. Nolte actively supervises student theses on topics including representative bureaucracy, e-government, cooperation relationships between public organizations and third parties, public management in dynamic times, and performance management in public administration. Her research has been supported by various institutions, most recently by the Hans Sauer Foundation which funded her project "The Administration of the Future: What We Can Learn from Crises" during 2022-2023. She serves as a reviewer for prominent journals including Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Public Administration Review, Public Management Review, Voluntas, and Disasters. Dr. Nolte is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of International Journal of Public Sector Management and an associate editor for the Academy of Management Meeting. She is also a member of AWPA (academic women in public administration) and advocates for greater diversity in academia.

Jason J. JungView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Knowledge Engineering
• Social Media Analysis
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Jason J. Jung is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. His academic work focuses on knowledge engineering , social media analytics , and data mining within the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Research Interests : Computer Science, Social Knowledge, Data Modeling, Sentiment Analysis Projects : IoT-based cultural systems, real-time social event detection, transmedia storytelling models The 15 most recent publications (2014-2018) demonstrate expertise in social network analysis , multimodal data processing , and context-aware systems applied to urban services, cultural tourism, and digital storytelling. Key trends include real-time analytics , trust modeling , and collaborative frameworks for O2O services. Professional activities include editorial contributions, invited talks, and patent developments. Students at all levels (PhD/MSc/BSc) conduct research under his supervision at the Knowledge Engineering Laboratory. Personal interests include travel, film, painting, literature, and music.

Andrew WintonView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Contracting
• Financial Institutions
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Andrew Winton is a Professor and Minnesota Banking Industry Endowed Chair at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management since 1998. Previously, he served at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management (1991-1998) and worked in the asset/liability management department of CoreStates Financial Corp (1982-1987). Education AB in Mathematics, Princeton University (1980) MBA in Finance, University of Pennsylvania (1982) PhD in Finance, University of Pennsylvania (1990) His research focuses on corporate finance , financial contracting , and financial institutions , particularly analyzing: Bank monitoring of loans and borrower fraud incentives Reputation concerns vs. loan retention in screening decisions Loan retention dynamics over time Credit exclusion policies' economic impact Ownership structure's influence on corporate fraud Recent publications examine credit risk management , financial synergies , and institutional liquidity in journals like the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. His editorial roles include Associate Editor at the Journal of Financial Intermediation and Journal of Money, Credit & Banking. Scientific Awards Nominee for Carlson MBA Outstanding Professor (2005-2006) Top five nominee for Carlson MBA Professor of the Year (2000-2001) Winton's work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of banking practices, addressing critical issues in corporate governance, financial regulation, and market structure. He actively explores how institutional incentives shape financial behavior in both developed and transitional economies.

• Stochastic Optimization
• Risk Management
• Actuarial Science
• +3 more

Dr. Leonie V. Brinker is a researcher at the Chair of Applied Stochastics, FernUniversität in Hagen. Her work bridges actuarial science, financial mathematics, and risk management through rigorous stochastic modeling and optimization techniques. Research interests include: Stochastic optimization in insurance and finance Drawdowns and risk control Proportional reinsurance strategies Behavioral approaches to dividend optimization Notable scientific awards include the Klaus-Liebrecht-Award 2022 and GAUSS Prize 2022. Her recent publications focus on dynamic reinsurance controls, diffusion approximations, and reputational risk management in pension funds. Scientific achievements: Developed innovative models for dividend maximization with drawdown penalties Optimized reinsurance strategies in classical and diffusion risk models Explored behavioral finance in actuarial decision-making Contributed to pension fund risk assessment frameworks

Michael J. HoView profile

Professor

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Initial Public Offerings
• Equity Research Analysts Behavior
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Michael J. Ho is a Professor of Finance at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, entering his 24th year of teaching as of 2025. He holds academic degrees from MIT (S.B., S.M.) and the University of Virginia (Ph.D.). His research focuses on mergers and acquisitions , initial public offerings , and investment banking dynamics . Key interests include equity research analysts' behavior, investment bank reputations, and underwriter selection in IPOs. His work bridges academic theory with real-world transactional experience. Ho maintains an active dual career: He serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of Buyside M&A Advisory at Fifth Third Securities (Fifth Third Bank's investment banking division), leveraging over 35 years of transaction experience. Previously, he co-founded Praxis Partners LLC and held leadership roles at Robertson Stephens & Company and First Boston Corporation under Bruce Wasserstein and Joe Perella. He has developed executive education programs for institutions including Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of America, and GE Nuclear. His teaching portfolio includes courses in financial statement analysis, enterprise valuation, corporate restructuring, and investment banking at Darden, Babson College, and Butler University. He also serves on the board of Telamon Corporation.

Bruce BartlettView profile

Associate Professor

• Low-dimensional topology
• Topological quantum field theory
• Mathematical physics
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Bruce Bartlett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences within the Faculty of Science at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His academic career spans positions including Senior Lecturer (2017-2023), Lecturer (2009-2013) at Stellenbosch University, and Research Fellow at Oxford University's Mathematical Institute (2013-2016) in the Quantum Mathematics and Computation group. His research focuses on low-dimensional topology and mathematical physics, with primary expertise in topological quantum field theory (TQFT). Key areas include modular categories, quantum invariants of 3-manifolds, conformal field theory, and applications to quantum computing. His work bridges abstract category theory with physical interpretations in quantum gravity and condensed matter systems. Recent interdisciplinary projects include statistical analysis of South African voter turnout (2019, 2024) and orbital mechanics simulations of Apollo missions. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent contributions to topological quantum field theory since 2010, with increasing interdisciplinary work in mathematical physics and data science applications. His most active research periods (2014-2017) produced foundational work on higher categories and modular forms, while recent years show expansion into public policy analysis and science communication through blog posts and media interviews. As an active member of the academic community, Bartlett maintains significant online presence through MathOverflow (1,831 reputation), TeX-LaTeX StackExchange (1,177 reputation), and specialized mathematics blogs. His work demonstrates strong connections between pure mathematics and physical applications, particularly in quantum computing frameworks.

Michele GelfandView profile

Professor

• Cultural Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Michele Gelfand is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Professor of Psychology (by courtesy) at Stanford University. She directs the Culture Lab, which investigates cultural norms, negotiation, conflict, revenge, forgiveness, and diversity through interdisciplinary collaborations with computer scientists, neuroscientists, and political scientists. Her research focuses on the concept of 'tightness-looseness' in cultures, exploring how rigid or permissive social norms shape societal responses to threats, innovation, and governance. She has received over $13 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and the FBI. Current Affiliation: Stanford Graduate School of Business Previous Affiliation: University of Maryland Gelfand's work spans cultural psychology, organizational behavior, and conflict management. Recent studies examine gene-culture interactions, gender inequality dynamics, and the role of cultural tightness in pandemic response. She has published in top journals like Science , PNAS , and The Lancet Planetary Health , often integrating neuroscience and computational methods. Her research on social norms during crises, particularly the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights how cultural tightness-looseness influences compliance, identity, and policy effectiveness. Notable awards include election to the National Academy of Sciences (2021) and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2019), the Diener Award (2016), and the SIOP Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award (2022). She authored Rule Makers, Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Cultures Wire the World (Scribner, 2018) and co-edited multiple handbooks on conflict, negotiation, and cross-cultural psychology. Her lab's work extends to global cultural evolution, artificial intelligence's societal impact, and behavioral interventions in polarized environments. Key Themes: Cultural Tightness-Looseness, Social Norms, Conflict Resolution, Pandemic Behavioral Dynamics Grants: NSF, DoD, FBI Gelfand's interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, business, and computational sciences, aiming to decode the primal templates of culture that govern human societies.

Anna NäppäView profile

Lecturer

• Industrial Marketing
• Employer Branding
• Consumer Behavior
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Anna Näppä is a Lecturer at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Industrial Economics, specializing in industrial marketing and employer branding. She actively contributes to research projects like ACCENT, focusing on cultural tourism development, and has extensive experience in tourism/hospitality industry studies. Research Focus: Employer branding, consumer behavior, sustainable tourism Teaching: Marketing, service marketing, cross-cultural management Current Projects: ACCENT project (2025-2028) analyzing cross-border cultural tourism networks Her work bridges academic research with industry applications, particularly examining how employer branding affects workforce dynamics and how place identity influences tourism sector employment. Recent publications focus on strategic decision-making in marketing organizations, workplace learning in transient environments, and co-created employer brand dynamics.

• Econometrics
• Actuarial Sciences
• Inflation Uncertainty
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Mehmet Kenan TERZİOĞLU is a Professor at Trakya University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Econometrics as of 2024. His academic journey includes undergraduate studies in Statistics at Hacettepe University (thesis on Renewal Process in Stochastic Processes), Master's studies in Actuarial Sciences at Hacettepe University (thesis on Valuation Approaches in Life Insurance), and doctoral studies in Econometrics at Gazi University (thesis on The Effects of Inflation Uncertainty on Economic Performance and Policy Variables). Dr. TERZİOGLU's primary research interests span several key areas of economics and quantitative methods: Econometrics methodologies and applications Actuarial science and insurance valuation Inflation uncertainty and economic policy Financial risk management and value at risk Migration economics and tourism impacts Oil price shocks and exchange rate dynamics His research output demonstrates a strong focus on applying advanced statistical and econometric techniques to economic and financial problems, with particular emphasis on Turkish economic conditions. His work often employs sophisticated modeling approaches including Markov-switching models, stochastic volatility models, and error correction frameworks. Dr. TERZİOGLU has contributed significantly to academic literature through numerous journal publications, conference presentations, and book chapters. His work appears in reputable journals including the European Actuarial Journal and various economics publications. He has also contributed to academic publishing through editorial work, having edited books on econometrics methods and current topics in econometrics.

Susan McCrackenView profile

Professor

• Auditing
• Accounting Negotiations
• Financial Reporting Transparency
• +4 more

Susan McCracken is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Academics and Director of the CPA/DeGroote Centre for the Promotion of Accounting Education and Research. Her academic leadership extends to curriculum development and fostering student belonging through initiatives like DeGroote in the Field. Her research centers on auditor decision-making processes with particular focus on negotiation dynamics between auditors and client management during financial statement preparation. Post-Enron research examines financial reporting transparency and regulatory compliance. Current work investigates audit committee evaluation of audit teams, extending her decades-long exploration of interpersonal aspects within the audit profession. McCracken's publication trends reveal consistent focus on audit negotiations (65% of recent work), evolving toward transparency frameworks and regulatory responses to corporate scandals. Her methodology combines experimental approaches with qualitative field research, increasingly incorporating practitioner perspectives through interview-based studies. As an educator, she teaches DeGroote Student Experience and Development courses (COMMERCE 1GR0A/B) through 2025 and previously instructed Introduction to Auditing. Her professional credentials include FCPA and FCA designations reflecting deep industry integration. McCracken actively shapes business education through cross-faculty collaboration initiatives and plans for student-centered facility expansion at DeGroote. Her research environment includes the CPA/DeGroote Centre which facilitates accounting education research and industry partnerships. Current projects examine technology's impact on professional accountancy, particularly how AI and blockchain transform audit practices while emphasizing enduring human skills in the profession.

• Sociology
• Political Economy
• Antitrust Law
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Melike Arslan is a Lecturer at the Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship, Loughborough University (since 2024). She holds a PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University (2021) and previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (2022-2024) and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs (2021-2022). Research Focus: Legal and regulatory frameworks of market economies through comparative and international lenses Key Publications: Socio-Economic Review, Review of International Political Economy, Journal of Public Policy Methodologies: Expert interviews, archival research, organizational ethnography, law enforcement data analysis Her work examines antitrust laws, corporate bankruptcy regulations, transnational legal indicators, and monetary foundations. Recent research explores reputation-based autonomy in bureaucratic enforcement, policy paradigm modes, and the paradoxical protectionist motivations behind antitrust norm diffusion. Current work-in-progress projects analyze long-term climate change planning, U.S. subnational investment subsidies, and the role of economic consultants in global antitrust regulation. She has published in leading journals including Annual Review of Law and Social Science and International Journal of Law in Context . Her research bridges sociological and political economic perspectives through empirical analysis of legal institutions and market governance mechanisms.

• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
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Cristina Aibar Guzman serves as Professor in the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting at the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences, University of Santiago de Compostela, with additional affiliation at the Institute of Agricultural Biodiversity and Rural Development (IBADER). She leads the research group 'CVSO Creation of Sustainable Value in Organizations', focusing on sustainable business model innovation and value creation frameworks. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2001) with the dissertation 'Theoretical analysis of the implications of the new public management model in management accounting systems', supervised by Dr. Maria Isabel Blanco Dopico. This established her expertise in public sector accounting transformations under new governance paradigms. Her research program critically examines intersections between financial systems and sustainability imperatives, with particular emphasis on ESG assurance mechanisms, institutional investor influence on corporate decarbonization, and gender diversity impacts on climate transparency. Current work investigates how disruptive global events reshape sustainability governance, employing robust multivariate methodologies across European corporate and public sector contexts. She actively explores the tangible and intangible benefits of sustainability strategies, including brand value enhancement through environmental product innovation and award recognition. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) institutional investor dynamics in SDG implementation, (2) gender representation effects on climate disclosure quality, and (3) verification market development for sustainability reporting. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges in Spanish and European settings. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific advising relationships and grant details remain unreported, her leadership of the CVSO research group indicates active mentorship of junior researchers. Her work demonstrates strong policy relevance for public sector sustainability implementation, particularly regarding local government SDG reporting frameworks. Her primary research infrastructure includes the CVSO research group and IBADER institute affiliation, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on agricultural biodiversity valuation and rural development applications of sustainable finance principles.

• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Autocracies
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Adam Scharpf is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics at the Department of Political Science , University of Copenhagen . His research focuses on political regimes, autocracy dynamics, and security apparatus behavior, with a special emphasis on loyalty production and repression mechanisms. Research Interests: Political regime structures and transition Authoritarian security sector dynamics International relations of dictatorships Sportswashing and reputation management Elite selection in repressive institutions Military training and political militarization Publication Trends: Recent work examines soft power targeting through Kissinger's seminars, sportswashing effectiveness analysis, military training impacts on political systems, and authoritarian security apparatus career dynamics. His 2023-2025 publications show increasing focus on event-driven repression patterns and elite ideological influence. Awards: APSA Best Article Award (Democracy & Autocracy Section) NEPS Stuart A. Bremer Award ISA Dina Zinnes Award Young Scholar Award (University of Mannheim) Contact: adam.scharpf@ifs.ku.dk | Office Hours: Wednesdays 16.00-17.00