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Robert JOLIET is an Associate Professor of Finance at IÉSEG School of Management in France. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Management from HEC-ULg Management School (Belgium) and has held various academic leadership roles, including Director of Academic Development and Academic Director of the PGE (MSc in Management). His research focuses on finance, portfolio management, SRI (Socially Responsible Investing), and corporate finance, with a particular emphasis on international expansion, capital structure, and sustainable investment strategies. Education: 2008: Ph.D. in Economics and Management, HEC-ULg Management School, Belgium 2004: Master of Advanced Studies (DEA), Management Sciences (Finance), University of Liège, Belgium 2002: Master of Science in Business Engineering (Finance), University of Liège, Belgium Research interests span SRI fund dynamics, corporate social responsibility valuation, international debt policies, and market liquidity. Notable contributions include analyzing the impact of SRI mutual funds on corporate governance and environmental practices, and exploring the stability of sovereign debt structures in the Eurozone. Awards include the 2005 FORTIS Award (Third Prize) and the 2003 E.G. de Barsy Doctoral Fellowship. He has published extensively in journals like Economics Letters and Journal of Banking & Finance . Academic leadership roles include directing programs and departments at IÉSEG, alongside coordinating the Finance Track and managing academic development initiatives. His teaching focuses on financial data analysis, active portfolio management, and investment strategies in capital markets. He is a member of the LEM (Laboratoire d'Économie Moderne) research group and contributes to interdisciplinary research in finance and economics.

• Finance
• Portfolio Management
• SRI (Socially Responsible Investing)
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Pawan Adhikari is a Professor of Accounting at Essex Business School, University of Essex , where he serves as Director of Impact and Enterprise and Director of Essex Accounting Centre . He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management and a Executive Board Member of the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research Network (CIGAR) . Previously, he led accounting reforms at Nepal’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Board and lectured at Nord University, Norway. PhD, Nord University Business School Fellow of the Higher Education Academy His research focuses on public sector accounting in developing countries, particularly accounting reforms , public value creation , and climate accountability . He explores how accrual accounting and participatory budgeting can enhance transparency in South Asian and African contexts. His work has influenced policy-making in Nepal and is recognized with the 2023 Best International Research Impact award by the University of Essex. Recent publications analyze wellbeing economies (2025), NGO accountability in disasters (2024), and climate budgeting (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank , European Commission , and British Academy , focusing on projects related to financial resilience , circular economy , and health sector accountability . Supervising 8 current PhD students, his advisees have produced work on topics like accrual accounting in Bangladesh and NGO accountability in Palestine . World Bank/PEFA Research Award African Accounting and Financial Association (AAFA) Award ESRC IIA Impact Fund GCRF and SeNSS Grants 2019 Best Postgraduate Supervisor (Essex)

• Public Sector Accounting
• Government Accounting and Budgeting
• Accounting Reforms in Developing Countries
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Professor Khaled Hussainey is a Professor of Accounting at Bangor Business School, appointed in April 2024. He previously held academic roles at Portsmouth, Plymouth, Stirling, Manchester, and Ain Shams Universities. With over 25 years of teaching experience, his research focuses on corporate narrative reporting, XBRL, and sustainability. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and secured grants from ESRC, Qatar National Research Foundation, and others. His qualifications include a Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance from the University of Manchester (2004), an M.Sc. from the University of Birmingham (2000), and a B.Com. from Ain Shams University (1994). He has supervised 56 PhD and 7 DBA theses. Research interests include corporate governance, earnings management, Islamic accounting, and big data. He serves as Co-Editor of the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting and Editor of the International Journal of Emerging Markets . His work has been recognized in Stanford University's Top 2% Researchers list (2023). Grants include £60,000 from ESRC (2005), $120,000 from Qatar NFR (2014), and £48,412 from the British Council (2019). He has held visiting professorships at King Khalid University, Tunis University, and others. He actively participates in international conferences and serves as an external assessor for promotions and research funds globally. His recent articles address sustainability reporting, FinTech disclosure, and climate governance. He emphasizes interdisciplinary research linking accounting practices with technological and environmental trends.

• Corporate Narrative Reporting
• XBRL
• Corporate Governance
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Olivier David Zerbib is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Finance at CREST, ENSAE, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and serves as an Associate Editor for the Review of Finance. His research bridges financial theory with environmental sustainability, focusing on market mechanisms for ecological challenges. His primary research areas include sustainable finance, environmental finance, and asset pricing, with specific expertise in green bonds, biodiversity valuation, and climate impact investing. He investigates how pro-environmental preferences influence pricing mechanisms, develops sustainable asset pricing models, and examines shareholder engagement strategies to curb greenwashing through quantitative methodologies. Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward integrating environmental metrics into core financial frameworks, with significant contributions spanning green bond markets, sustainable CAPM development, and biodiversity economics. His work demonstrates methodological rigor through score-driven conditional betas and empirical validation across global markets. Dr. Zerbib's scientific recognition includes: #1 most cited article in the Journal of Banking and Finance over 3 and 5 years (2019) SUERF/UniCredit Research Prize (2018) Multiple Best Paper Awards at international finance conferences (2017-2020) European Investment Forum Research Prize Finalist (2021) He co-organizes the CMAP-CREST Quantitative Sustainable Economics and Finance seminar series with Patricia Crifo, Emmanuel Gobet, Peter Tankov, and Gauthier Vermandel, fostering collaboration between Ecole Polytechnique and ENSAE on quantitative approaches to sustainability challenges. His presentation record spans elite institutions including LSE, Yale, and the European Commission Joint Research Center.

• Sustainable Finance
• Environmental Finance
• Asset Pricing
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Stéphanie GIAMPORCARO is a Professor of Sustainable Finance at KEDGE Business School, specializing in the sociology of financial markets, organizational theories, and democratic deliberation. Her research focuses on sustainable finance and financial innovations to understand their functioning and societal impacts. Her research interests include: Sustainable finance (SRI, ESG) Impact investing Responsible fintech Sustainable corporate governance/CSR Social construction of markets Democratic deliberation in finance Financial market sociology Professor GIAMPORCARO has published extensively in leading academic journals including Business Ethics Quarterly, Human Relations, Organization Studies, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Her recent work explores blockchain applications for sustainable investment, complementary currencies in informal economies, CEO compensation structures, environmental disclosure practices, and ESG materiality across global markets. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable finance mechanisms and their societal implications, with particular attention to emerging economies and innovative financial instruments. Her scientific contributions include serving as principal investigator for the Reynolds and Gifford Research Fellowship of the Principles for Responsible Investment Association with the project "Re-imaginining Responsible Investment Futures: Deliberative pathways towards collective action." She is also an associate section editor for the Journal of Business Ethics and serves on the editorial boards of Human Relations and Organization Studies. Professor GIAMPORCARO has supervised over 50 theses for Masters, MBAs and PhD students across diverse sustainable finance topics. She actively disseminates her research through platforms like The Conversation, bridging academic insights with public discourse on finance and sustainability.

• sustainable finance
• financial innovations
• sociology of financial markets
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Elizabeth Ooi is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from Monash University and has extensive experience in financial literacy and personal finance research, including consulting for the OECD. Her research focuses on superannuation governance, financial education, and corporate governance, with notable contributions to policy reports and peer-reviewed journals. She has secured over $140,000 in research grants and co-founded the UnderstandingSuper initiative to enhance financial literacy. Education: BA, BCom, PGradDipEc&Com (Monash University), PhD (Monash University). Research interests include financial literacy measurement, gender disparities in financial knowledge, superannuation fund governance, and socially responsible investing. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Grants and funding include projects with CPA Australia, Industry Superannuation Australia, and the NSW TechVoucher grant. She has supervised multiple PhD and honours students, contributing to academic and policy discussions on financial systems reform. Professional roles include Deputy Director of External Engagement (2018-2022), seminar series coordinator, and board memberships. She has presented globally at institutions like the OECD and the United Nations, and her media engagements include contributions to The Conversation, The Australian, and Sydney Morning Herald.

• Financial Literacy
• Superannuation
• Corporate Governance
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Déjean Frédérique is a Professor of Management at the University of Paris Dauphine and a researcher at the Dauphine Recherches en Management (DRM) , a CNRS UMR 7088 laboratory. She co-directs several academic programs, including the Master's in Sustainable Development and Organizations, the Certificate in Extra-Financial Information, the Certificate in Circular Economy, and the Master's in Management in Southern Countries. Her roles also include co-leading the Durabilité & Sobriété cross-cutting axis at DRM and serving on the scientific and steering committees of the Chaire Comptabilité Ecologique . Doctorate from University of Paris Dauphine Diplôme from ENS Paris Saclay Her research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) , and ESG reporting . She has published extensively in French and international journals on topics such as environmental accounting, corporate legitimacy in sustainability crises, and institutional strategies for sustainable finance. From 2015 to 2017, she chaired the academic network RIODD (International Research Network on Organizations and Sustainable Development) and served as co-editor-in-chief of the Revue de l'Organisation Responsable (rank 3, FNEGE) until 2020. Since 2021, she co-edits the Comptabilité Contrôle Audit (rank 2, FNEGE). Her publications often examine the intersection of accounting practices, sustainability challenges, and corporate disclosure strategies, with particular attention to institutional dynamics and regulatory implications.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Socially Responsible Investment (SRI)
• ESG Reporting
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Christophe REVELLI is a Senior Professor of Sustainable Finance and Impact Investing at KEDGE Business School. He holds the KEDGE-CANDRIAM Research Chair "Finance Reconsidered: Addressing Sustainable Economic Development" and co-holds the KEDGE-LCL Chair in Impact Finance. He founded the first European MSc in Sustainable Finance in 2016 and directed it for six years. Education: PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Montpellier His research focuses on embedding sustainability into financial systems through ESG data, green bonds, climate risk modeling, and regulatory reforms. He advocates for financial instruments that align with societal and ecological needs, targeting SDGs and biosphere integration. Recent publications emphasize critical perspectives on asset management sustainability, regulatory challenges, and ecological risk-free assets. These works span subfields like ESG integration, climate risk prediction, and ethical finance frameworks. Scientific Awards RIODD-VIGEO research prize (2012) SAB Trophy (2015) Business Ethics: A European Review 2nd Best Article Award (2015-2020) FIR-PRI 2018 pedagogical innovation prize He advises PhD and Master's students, including Mélanie Comble and Anatole Douaud, who received FIR-PRI awards for their theses. His work bridges academic research, industry training for asset managers, and media contributions across platforms like Le Monde , The Financial Times , and The Conversation .

• Sustainable Finance
• Impact Investing
• ESG Integration
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Dr. Simon Norton is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Cardiff Business School , Cardiff University. His work bridges interdisciplinary domains including Business Ethics Banking Regulation Corporate Governance Islamic Finance Environmental Accounting Public Sector Administration With a legal and maritime studies background, he specializes in financial crime prevention and institutional reform.

• Business Ethics
• Banking Regulation
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Mathieu Mercadier is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at Dublin City University Business School, Ireland. He serves as Programme Chair for the MSc and Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics. His research focuses on Business Analytics, Machine Learning, Financial Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance. Education: PhD in Economics from Université de Limoges, France, specializing in Machine Learning applied to Banking and Finance. He has ten years of industry experience as a Market Finance Consultant. Research interests include applying Machine Learning to banking risk, sustainable finance, and quantitative finance. His work spans statistical modeling for financial stability, algorithmic risk assessment, and ESG fund evaluation. Key trends in his articles involve quantum-enhanced machine learning for stock forecasting, systemic risk measurement, and pandemic impact analysis. No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants: No formal grants or student advisees mentioned. Active in curriculum development for business analytics programs. Engaged in international conferences and seminars. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly stated in provided data.

• Business Analytics
• Machine Learning
• Statistics
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Joakim Sandberg is Professor of Practical Philosophy at University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and Professor of Economics and Finance from a Humanist Perspective at University of Groningen (the Netherlands). He works within the Department of Philosophy, Linguistics, Theory of Science at Gothenburg, where he also earned his PhD in 2008. His primary research focuses on the intersection of moral philosophy, political philosophy, and economics, with particular expertise in business ethics, financial ethics, and socially responsible investment. Sandberg has made significant contributions to understanding ethical issues in microfinance, CEO compensation, alternative currencies, and shareholder activism. As editor for the Business Ethics section of PhilPapers, he plays an influential role in shaping discourse in his field. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the philosophical foundations of money and finance, culminating in the 2024 Oxford University Press edited volume The Philosophy of Money and Finance . His work consistently analyzes the tension between moral considerations and financial practices, questioning whether ethical investing can truly make a difference and exploring the normative foundations of financial systems. His research spans metaphysical, epistemological, ethical, and political dimensions of money and finance. Editor for the Business Ethics section of PhilPapers Contributing author to multiple authoritative encyclopedias including The International Encyclopedia of Ethics Regular contributor to top journals such as Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and Journal of Applied Philosophy Sandberg's research has practical implications for corporate governance, investment practices, and financial regulation. His work on CEO compensation challenges conventional justifications for executive pay, while his research on microfinance examines the ethical boundaries of high-interest lending to the poor. His recent work on alternative currencies and central bank digital currencies addresses timely questions about the future of money in the digital age.

• Applied Ethics
• Normative Ethics
• Social and Political Philosophy
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Frank Wagemans is an external researcher affiliated with the Environmental Policy department, specializing in sustainable finance and investment practices. His work focuses on institutional investors' adoption of socially responsible investment (SRI) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks. Key Research Areas: Sustainable Investment, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Policy, and ESG Integration Current Project: "The effectiveness and impact of Socially Responsible Investment" (PhD candidate, ongoing since 2014) His research output includes three peer-reviewed articles analyzing SRI effectiveness in Dutch pension funds, ESG policy potential, and a comprehensive review of SRI mechanisms. Collaborations span academia and institutional finance sectors. Frank Wagemans has contributed to the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Investment and the Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences , with findings cited in policy documents and academic platforms like Scopus and Mendeley.

• Sustainable Investment
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Policy
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Jeroen Derwall is an Associate Professor of Finance at Utrecht University School of Economics and holds a part-time position at Maastricht University. He is co-founder of the European Center for Sustainable Finance (ECCE) and has held previous faculty positions at Open University of The Netherlands, Tilburg University, and RSM Erasmus University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Financial Management from RSM Erasmus University. Derwall's research expertise spans sustainable finance and investments, with particular focus on how sustainability (ESG) issues affect financial markets, investment portfolio management, active ownership, corporate behavior, and firm valuation. His work demonstrates significant evolution from early studies on eco-efficiency to contemporary research on biodiversity risk, climate change impacts, and regulatory effects of sustainable finance disclosure. He has established himself as a leading scholar in the field through consistent publication in top-tier journals including Management Science, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Financial Analysts Journal. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining the materiality of ESG factors, with increasing sophistication in measuring environmental risks and their financial implications. The research shows progression from broad ESG analysis to more granular examinations of specific environmental risks like biodiversity and climate change impacts on firm performance. Moskowitz Prize from the Center of Responsible Business at UC Berkeley (2005) Finance & Sustainability Research Award of the French Social Investment Forum (2005, 2007) PRI/Sustainalytics Best Paper Award (2012) Excellent Graduate Educator at Maastricht and Tilburg Universities (2015) Winner of the 2024 GRASFI Conference Best Paper award Derwall actively supervises PhD candidates in sustainable finance and has co-developed Master's programs in Sustainable Finance at both Maastricht University (2014) and Utrecht University (2022). His research agenda has received external funding from MISTRA (2006-2011) and various institutional investors. He serves on the Academic Review Board of PGGM Systematic Equity Strategies (2022-2025) and the Netspar Program Research Council (2024-present), while also co-organizing major conferences including the inaugural Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance & Investments (GRASFI).

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG Investing
• Shareholder Activism
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Rodolphe Durand is a Professor of Strategy and Business Policy at HEC Paris, holding the Joly Family Purposeful Leadership Chair. He founded and directs the Society and Organizations Institute (launched in 2009). He has held visiting roles at NYU, London Business School, Cambridge, and Harvard. His academic leadership includes chairing HEC's Strategy & Business Policy department (2009–2013) and directing the MSc in Strategic Management (2012–2015). Education includes a Doctorat HEC (Ph.D.) from HEC Paris (1997), a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2001), and a Doctor Honoris Causa from Catholic University of Louvain (2019). Research focuses on organizational performance, societal challenges, and strategic adaptation. Key themes include corporate social responsibility, sustainability strategies, and institutional logics. He explores how firms navigate environmental and social norms, blending sociology, philosophy, and management perspectives. Recent articles address audience heterogeneity in markets, corporate purpose dynamics, and ecological strategy. His work bridges academia and practice, advising organizations on competitive advantage and strategy implementation. Awards include the R. Scott Award (2005), European Academy’s Imagination Lab Award (2010), and Strategic Management Society Fellowship (2014). He has authored influential books like *The Pirate Organization* (2013) and *Organizations, Strategy, and Society* (2014). Leadership roles include organizing major conferences (e.g., Strategic Management Society 2018) and editing journals like *Strategic Management Journal*. He advises boards and firms on purpose-driven leadership and sustainability initiatives.

• Strategic Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Sustainability
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Mahinda Yapa Mudiyanselage is an Associate Professor at the Business School , Edinburgh Napier University , and Programme Leader for the MBA in Business Leadership & Practice. He teaches and supervises in areas including supply chain and logistics, operations management, and management research, with a focus on international student engagement and work-based learning projects. Research interests span transport pricing, econometric modeling in maritime and port economics, sustainable development goals (SDGs) in transport, logistics management, and transport infrastructure investment appraisal. His work connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications in global port systems, railway reform, and international transport policy. Recent publications emphasize econometric forecasting for transshipment hubs, SDG barriers in seaports, and the psychological dynamics of road traffic. Collaborative research addresses CSR in airports, maritime museum evolution, and innovative MBA pedagogy for diverse student cohorts. Young Colin Relf Award (2008) : Recognizing early-career contributions to rural transport research. Australian Development Scholarship : Supporting postgraduate research at the University of Tasmania. As an Editorial Member of Maritime Technology and Research and Journal of Maritime Logistics , he shapes discourse in maritime and logistics studies. He also reviews for journals including Transport Policy and International Journal of Logistics Research . Supervision roles include Director of Studies for Maximilian Eisenmenger’s PhD on circular economy in recycled cement supply chains and advisory roles for doctoral candidates in Singapore’s private education sector, children’s rights in Malaysia/Scotland, and workplace waste reduction in Saudi Arabia.

• Transport Pricing
• Econometric Applications in Maritime and Port Economics
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Transport and Logistics
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