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David StrohmaierView profile

Researcher

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Lexical Semantics
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David Strohmaier is a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Natural Language and Information Processing (NLIP) group. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield and an MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (Distinction) from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on lexical semantics, applying machine/deep learning to understand how word meanings are acquired by humans and machines, with a particular interest in NLP and decision theory. Education highlights include: PhD in Computer Science (Ongoing, University of Cambridge) PhD in Philosophy (University of Sheffield) MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (Distinction, University of Cambridge) MA in Philosophy (Distinction, University of Sheffield) BAs in Philosophy and Sociology (University of Göttingen) His research interests span natural language processing, machine learning, computational linguistics, and interdisciplinary topics in decision theory and social ontology. Notable contributions include work on semantic error prediction, contrafactives, and social-computation-supporting kinds. He has published widely in venues like NLP4CALL, SemEval, and journals such as Journal of Social Ontology and Synthese . Scientific awards include distinctions in his MPhil and MA degrees. His work bridges philosophy and computer science, exploring foundational questions in AI and human cognition. He collaborates with institutions like the ALTA Institute and maintains active research ties with the Hamburg Institute for Social Research.

• Microeconomic Theory
• Economics and Computation
• Bounded Rationality
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Modibo Khane Camara is Assistant Professor of Economics and Business School Trust Faculty Scholar (2024-2025) at Stanford Graduate School of Business, specializing in microeconomic theory at the intersection of economics and computer science. Education includes PhD in Economics from Northwestern University (2022) and BA in Economics from University of Pennsylvania (2016). Research develops models of decision-making with limited computational resources (time/data). Work explains behavioral heuristics and creates adaptive regulatory frameworks. Current projects examine choice under computational constraints and mechanism design with shared datasets. Awards include SIGecom Doctoral Dissertation Award (2023) and Best Student Paper at ACM EC (2022). Teaches Managerial Economics at Stanford GSB. Service includes program committees for ACM EC, Conference on Web and Internet Economics, and ACM Web Conference.

Karol SzwagrzakView profile

Associate Professor

• Microeconomics
• Mechanism Design
• Resource Allocation
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Karol Szwagrzak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). His research focuses on Microeconomics, Mechanism Design, and Resource Allocation, with particular emphasis on strategy-proof mechanisms, fair division, and networked economies. He has published extensively in top journals such as Economics Letters , Management Science , and Social Choice and Welfare . Key research areas include bankruptcy problems, priority rules, team productivity measurement, and axiomatic analysis of allocation rules. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical applications in policy and institutional design. Notable contributions include analyzing how individuals claim resources strategically and designing mechanisms to allocate resources under network constraints. Recent publications (2021–2025) explore topics like sample evidence weighting, teamwork productivity, and proportional allocation rules. His research often combines game theory with empirical analysis to address fairness and efficiency challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his work is widely cited in academic circles. No formal advising or grant details are provided in the text. His professional activities are centered at CBS, with no reported external affiliations. The department’s focus on economics aligns with his research in mechanism design and resource allocation, reflecting CBS’s emphasis on business-related economic analysis.

Rowena PeccheninoView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Macroeconomics
• Empirical Macroeconomics
• Banking and Financial Institutions
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Rowena Pecchenino is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Maynooth University, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a BA from Cornell University (1981), MSc from LSE (1982), and PhD from University of Wisconsin (1985). Her career includes roles as Department Chair (2001–2006) and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2007–2009). She has held visiting positions at institutions such as the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and UCD. Her research spans macroeconomics, financial institutions, growth theory, environmental economics, and the intersection of economics with theology and philosophy. Notable recent work explores hope and despair in economic thought. She contributes to policy via the ESRI Council and chairs Scholars at Risk Network - Ireland. Education: B.A. Economics, Cornell University, 1981 MSc Economics, London School of Economics, 1982 PhD Economics, University of Wisconsin, 1985 Research Interests: Macroeconomic theory and policy Banking and financial systems Environmental and health economics Labour markets and aging Economic history (particularly Ireland) Philosophical and theological foundations of economics Publications Trends: Recent work combines historical analysis (e.g., pre-famine Irish finance) with interdisciplinary topics like theology and economics. Her articles frequently address institutional failures, policy implications of economic theories, and ethical questions in economic systems. Awards & Roles: Former Board Member, Irish Research Council ESRI Council Member Chair, Scholars at Risk Network - Ireland Grants & Advising: No explicit grants listed, but extensive publications suggest active research funding. No named advisees listed in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though her interdisciplinary work implies affiliation with economic research institutes at Maynooth.

Charles AngelucciView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Economics
• Political Economy
• Governance
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Charles Angelucci is the Class of 1957 Career Development Assistant Professor of Applied Economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Columbia Business School (2015–2020), where he taught Competitive Strategy. He holds a PhD from the Toulouse School of Economics. His research focuses on Organizational Economics and Political Economy , with emphasis on governance structures and news media markets. Key themes include voter behavior in elections, media competition dynamics, and institutional evolution in historical contexts. Recent work explores partisan beliefs during election cycles, media literacy disparities, and the impact of technological change on journalism. His articles frequently bridge economic analysis with political science and historical case studies. Notable contributions include studies on medieval governance systems, corruption reporting mechanisms, and pandemic-era knowledge acquisition.

• Complex Network Analysis
• Infectious Disease Dynamics Modelling
• Vaccination Uptake Modelling
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Associate Professor Mahendra Piraveenan is affiliated with the School of Computer Science at The University of Sydney. He holds a B.Eng (Hons) from the University of Adelaide and a Ph.D from the University of Sydney's School of Information Technologies. His research focuses on complex network analysis, vaccination strategy modelling, infectious disease dynamics, and the application of network science to biological, social, and technical systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in understanding how network structures influence systemic behavior. Notable research areas include optimizing vaccination programs to combat pandemics, modeling supply chain networks, and analyzing the robustness of complex systems. He has received the Lord Robert May Prize (2019-2020) for contributions to biological dynamics research. Piraveenan teaches courses on complex systems and supervises Higher Degree Research students. He collaborates internationally with institutions in India (National Institute of Epidemiology, Public Health Foundation of India, Shiv Nadar University) and Japan (Waseda University) on epidemic modeling and supply chain analysis. His research has been featured in outlets like Science Advances and IEEE Access. Key grants include a 2016 ARC Discovery Project on large-scale epidemic modeling. Media engagement includes discussions on herd immunity and pandemic response strategies.

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Inventory Systems
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Roman Kapuscinski is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, John Psarouthakis Research Professor of Manufacturing Management, and Professor of Technology and Operations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He holds a PhD (1996) and MS (1993) from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on supply chain management, inventory systems, and the intersection of operations with marketing and finance. Key areas include value-of-information dynamics in supply chains, production-inventory system design, ownership efficiency in value chains, energy market pricing, and customer behavior impacts on operational decisions. He has advised numerous MBA and Tauber projects, collaborating with companies on practical applications of his research. Kapuscinski serves as an Associate Editor for Management Science and Operations Research . His work has been recognized through three Ross Teaching Excellence Awards and multiple paper competition recognitions. Recent research trends emphasize distributed energy storage, supply chain resilience, and dynamic pricing strategies for new products. Education: PhD in Technology and Operations, Carnegie Mellon University (1996) MS in Technology and Operations, Carnegie Mellon University (1993) Awards: Three-Time Ross Teaching Excellence Award Six paper finalists/winners in academic competitions Advising & Grants: Guided over 20 student projects (MBA/Tauber) Collaborations with industry partners on supply chain optimization Labs/Teams: Active in Ross's operations and manufacturing research clusters.

Della DuncanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Ecospiritualities
• Post-capitalist Economics
• Buddhist Economics
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Della Duncan is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Women's Spirituality at California Institute of Integral Studies' School of Consciousness and Transformation. As a 'Renegade Economist,' she focuses on alternative economic frameworks including Buddhist Economics, Doughnut Economics, and post-growth models. Her interdisciplinary work bridges ecological sustainability, social justice, and spiritual practice. Duncan holds an M.A. in Economics for Transition (Schumacher College), B.A. in International Relations and Sociology (UC Davis), and graduate certificate in Authentic Leadership (Naropa University). She hosts the Upstream Podcast challenging mainstream economic thought, trains organizations in Gross National Happiness frameworks, and facilitates 'Work That Reconnects' retreats globally. Her publications critique conventional capitalism and explore regenerative alternatives.

Aaron SwobodaView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change Economics
• Public Economics
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Aaron Swoboda is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Economics at Carleton College, where he has been teaching since 2008. His academic roles include instructing courses like Principles of Microeconomics, Economics of Climate Change, and Advanced Topics in Applied Microeconomics. He holds a MS and PhD from the University of California-Berkeley. Swoboda's research focuses on environmental policy, climate change economics, land-use regulation, and the economic impacts of technology such as AI. His work employs empirical methods to analyze housing markets, regulatory effects, and public-sector economics. Notable contributions include studies on hedonic pricing models, blended learning in economics education, and the socioeconomic implications of environmental policies like the Endangered Species Act. His publications span topics from urban economics and regulatory analysis to historical drug market dynamics in colonial contexts. While no awards are explicitly listed, his research demonstrates significant engagement with interdisciplinary challenges at the intersection of economics and environmental science. Swoboda advises students in advanced research and teaches courses addressing contemporary issues like AI's economic challenges and public-sector economics. He maintains an active research agenda without explicitly noted grants, focusing on applied microeconomic frameworks to address pressing societal questions.

Avner SchlessingerView profile

Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Cancer
• Computational Biology
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Dr. Avner Schlessinger is a Professor of Pharmacological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He serves as Associate Director of Mt. Sinai Center for Therapeutics Discovery and Co-Director of the Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics (DMT) Training Area. His work integrates computational chemistry and artificial intelligence to advance drug discovery and characterize disease pathways. Dr. Schlessinger's educational background includes a BSc in Biology and Chemistry from Tel Aviv University, a PhD from Columbia University in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and postdoctoral training at the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences at UCSF as an NIH NRSA fellow. His research focuses on two major areas: structure-based drug design for membrane transporters and structural bioinformatics. The Schlessinger Lab develops computational tools to annotate protein function, with specific emphasis on predicting protein structure and function using machine learning, studying Solute Carrier (SLC) transporters, and designing tool compounds for clinically relevant drug targets. His work spans chemical biology, bioinformatics, drug discovery, precision medicine, and pharmacogenomics. Analysis of Dr. Schlessinger's recent publications reveals a strong focus on membrane transporters, particularly SLC family proteins, and the application of AI and machine learning to drug discovery. His work increasingly integrates structural biology with genomics to understand disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets, with growing emphasis on cancer metabolism pathways and neurological disorders. Dr. Schlessinger serves on the Editorial Boards of PLOS Computational Biology and Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, as well as on advisory boards of biotechnology companies and international consortia. He is also the Founder/Co-Founder of KINaiZ. His lab employs an integrated computational and experimental approach, collaborating with experimental labs to rationally design chemical tools for studying transporters' role in disease pathways. The lab has developed numerous computational methods and resources including PyVOL, Structural Signatures, and KinAce, which are available on GitHub for the scientific community.

Veeshan RayamajheeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Institutional Economics
• Political Economy
• Disaster Economics
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Veeshan Rayamajhee serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics, and International Business at New Mexico State University's College of Business. His research bridges institutional economics with real-world policy challenges, specializing in disaster resilience, federal governance transitions, and substance policy impacts through rigorous empirical analysis. His educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics (distinction) and M.A. from the University of New Mexico, complemented by a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Mathematics & Business Management) and A.A. in Philosophy (distinction) from Bryn Athyn College, plus specialized coursework in Democratic Governance at Germany's University of Osnabrück. Rayamajhee's scholarly focus centers on institutional responses to complex societal challenges. His work examines how social capital mediates disaster recovery, the governance of global commons like fisheries, and climate change impacts on Nepalese agriculture. Recent publications reveal methodological sophistication through synthetic control approaches for policy evaluation and polycentric frameworks for nested externalities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) shows consistent thematic threads: Nepal's political transition after regicide, marijuana legalization's public health consequences, and disaster-induced institutional evolution. Geographically, his work spans Nepal, Germany, and the United States, employing mixed methods from field surveys to econometric modeling across environmental, health, and political domains. Teaching Principles of Microeconomics at NMSU, Rayamajhee maintains active research engagement with Nepal through fieldwork on earthquake recovery and climate adaptation. His office (BC 317) and contact details (veeshan@nmsu.edu, 575-646-3894) reflect ongoing academic operations without indication of collaborative labs or research teams in available documentation.

Alexander SwanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Biases
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Dr. Alexander Swan is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Eureka College, where he has held the position since 2022, following his tenure as Assistant Professor from 2017 to 2022. He is affiliated with the Social Science and Business Division and holds a Ph.D. in Psychological & Brain Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2016), an M.A. in Experimental Psychology from California State University, Northridge (2011), and a B.A. in Psychology from the same institution (2008). His research focuses on cognitive biases, pseudoscientific beliefs (e.g., Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), and the application of Hollywood films in psychology education. He is the creator of the CinemaPsych Podcast and an active content creator on YouTube, emphasizing science communication and educational resources. Dr. Swan’s teaching spans courses like Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and Statistics, and he has advised multiple honors theses. He has received grants from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology and awards such as the Contribution to Excellence in Teaching Award (2016). He serves on Eureka College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB), Title IX Team, and chairs the Psychology-Sociology Club. His lab, the Reasoning and Decision-Making (RAD-M) Lab, explores topics like cognitive biases and decision-making processes. Notable professional activities include presenting at conferences like the Midwestern Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science, as well as editorial roles for journals like Psychological Research and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology .

Christina VasquezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marine Physiology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Environmental Stressors
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Christina Vasquez is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), affiliated with the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering. She specializes in marine physiology, focusing on how marine organisms respond to environmental stressors like climate change. Her research integrates physiological techniques with ecological observations to understand survival and sustainability in coastal ecosystems. Education : B.S. in Animal Science from UC Davis (2006) M.S. in Biology from California State University, Northridge (2009) Ph.D. in Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida (2013) Research Interests : Vasquez investigates the physiological responses of marine organisms, particularly invasive mussels, to multiple stressors such as heat, salinity fluctuations, and food scarcity. Her work emphasizes the role of sirtuins in cellular stress recovery and metabolic regulation. She also explores the broader implications of climate change on coastal ecosystems through courses like the Marine Physiology Field Lab , which provides students hands-on research experience. Key Projects : Recent studies include examining the effects of environmental stressors on Mytilus galloprovincialis in Marina del Rey, supported by LMU’s Seaver College Summer Opportunities for Advanced Research (SOAR) program. Students under her mentorship presented findings at the 2023 Western Society of Naturalists Conference. Awards : Recipient of the NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology for Broadening Participation (2014) during her postdoc at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Advising & Outreach : Vasquez advises first-year students, mentors research projects, and collaborates with the Coastal Research Institute and Santa Monica Bay Foundation to address coastal environmental challenges. She emphasizes student engagement, encouraging office-hour visits and active participation in research.

Patricia Healy McMeansView profile

Researcher

• Artist Residencies
• Experiential Learning
• Permaculture
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Patricia Healy McMeans is a PhD-holding researcher and founder of the Art Residency Research Collective (ARRC), coordinating experimental projects across Minneapolis and Edinburgh. She operates at the intersection of artistic practice and institutional critique through initiatives like Ten Chances, No Hustle and Moveable Feast Bothy . Her research centers on artist residencies as knowledge-producing ecosystems, with particular focus on experiential learning , permaculture frameworks , and embodied research methodologies . She challenges conventional knowledge production through auto-ethnography, magic, and non-linear temporal experiments, advocating for residencies as spaces for radical institutional transformation. Her recent publications reveal evolving emphasis on equity frameworks (10x MPLS), post-pandemic adaptation , and perma-cultural institutional design . Key themes include decolonial practices, community co-creation, and ecological sustainability in arts infrastructure. Constructive Advanced Thinking Grant (2023–2025) for residency transformation framework Kone Foundation collaboration on Summer Well symposium (2021) Res Artis Virtual Conference participation on post-COVID futures Her work integrates grant-funded research with hands-on residency curation, emphasizing collective thinking exercises and alternative knowledge systems. Current projects focus on developing frameworks for residencies serving marginalized communities through the Mist and Mountain initiative, while building sustainable models via the CAP (Curating for Advanced Practices) program. Operating through the ARRC network, she maintains active collaborations with Scottish residency programs (RSA Residencies for Scotland, Birnam Arts) and European institutions like Saari Residence, fostering transnational knowledge exchange through virtual and physical platforms.

Francesca DI VIRGILIOView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Knowledge Management
• Digitalization in Public Administration
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Prof. Francesca DI VIRGILIO is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Molise. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, knowledge management, and digitalization in public administration. She explores topics like workplace spirituality, talent management, and the impact of social media on organizational performance. Her work often addresses challenges in healthcare management, higher education innovation, and SME competitiveness in Southern Italy. Her recent studies investigate knowledge donation/hoarding dynamics among high performers, digital transformation in public sectors, and the role of exponential technologies in ethical frameworks. She has contributed to understanding employee engagement in public organizations through bibliometric analyses and examined innovative work behaviors influenced by technological competencies in SMEs. Prof. DI VIRGILIO’s research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing post-pandemic challenges in talent management and learning organizations. Her work emphasizes the interplay between organizational culture, employee motivation, and policy implementation strategies in public and private sectors. Her publications span over two decades, with notable contributions to healthcare professional behavior, conflict management in workgroups, and the role of eWOM (electronic word-of-mouth) in tourism and consumer decision-making.