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Zongfei YangView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income Markets
• Corporate Bonds
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Zongfei Yang is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. She previously served as a tenured Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Montana State University from 2015 to 2023, demonstrating a strong academic trajectory in finance research and education. Education: PhD in Finance, University of Oklahoma, 2015 MSc in Finance, Singapore Management University, 2010 BS in Economics (International Economics), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2007 Her research centers on corporate bonds, credit ratings, institutional investors, and market efficiency. She explores how corporate bonds are priced, traded, and influenced by governance, regulations, and investor behavior. Her work integrates FinTech and sustainability themes, particularly in assessing bond market efficiency and integrity. She teaches corporate finance and FinTech courses, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. The most recent publications show a consistent focus on fixed income markets, underpricing mechanisms, underwriter incentives, and the role of market sentiment and regulation. Her work spans empirical finance, behavioral aspects, and sustainable market practices, often using event study and microstructure analysis. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Yang has advised or collaborated extensively with scholars such as Jeremy Goh, Louis Ederington, and Paul Malatesta, though formal student advisees are not listed. Her research has been supported through academic appointments and institutional affiliations, with no specific grants mentioned. She is actively publishing in leading finance journals, indicating ongoing research productivity. She is affiliated with the Quinlan School of Business and contributes to its research ecosystem, particularly in finance and applied analytics. Her work aligns with centers such as the Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence and the CME Group Foundation Business Analytics Lab, suggesting engagement with data-driven financial research.

• E-commerce
• Digital Distribution
• Media Markets
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Siddhartha Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University , specializing in Information Systems & Operations Management . His research explores the intersection of digital distribution , media market transformations , and consumer behavior . Sharma’s academic contributions include empirical analyses of e-commerce platforms , livestream marketing , and digitization’s impact on traditional industries . His work often employs field experiments , econometric modeling , and data-driven decision-making to evaluate strategic implications of technological shifts. His recent publications focus on print book cannibalization by e-books , retail media dynamics , and delivery time optimization , reflecting trends in digital-physical channel interactions , platform economics , and consumer engagement . Specific scientific awards or educational backgrounds are not detailed in the provided texts. Sharma collaborates extensively with researchers from Carnegie Mellon University , University of Texas at Dallas , and Kelley School of Business , addressing challenges in digital disruption and marketplace design .

Kathleen R. McKeownView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Text Summarization
• Natural Language Generation
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Kathleen R. McKeown is the Henry and Gertrude Rothschild Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and the Founding Director of Columbia's Data Science Institute (2012-2017). She has been a faculty member since 1982 and served as Department Chair (1998-2003) and Vice Dean for Research in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Her research focuses on natural language processing , text summarization , natural language generation , and social media analysis . Current projects include neural methods for extractive/abstractive summarization, electricity usage message generation via reinforcement learning, and social media sentiment analysis in low-resource languages like Uyghur. She leads the Columbia NLP Group and developed the long-running Newsblaster system (2001-present) for automated news tracking and multi-document summarization. Key scientific awards include NSF Presidential Young Investigator (1985) NSF Faculty Award for Women (1991) AAAI Fellow (1994) ACM Fellow (2003) ACL Founding Fellow (2012) Columbia Great Teacher Award (2010) Anita Borg Woman of Vision Award (2010) She has held leadership roles in major academic organizations: President of the Association for Computational Linguistics (1992), Vice President (1991), Secretary-Treasurer (1995-1997), and board member of the Computing Research Association with secretary role.

Umar RuhiView profile

Professor

• Consumer Health Informatics
• Digital Misinformation
• Human-AI Collaboration
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Dr. Umar Ruhi is a Full Professor and Ian Telfer Teaching Fellow at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, where he also serves as Vice-Dean of Undergraduate Programs. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, an MBA from McMaster University, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Management Science from McMaster's DeGroote School of Business. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, covering information systems, cybersecurity management, and interdisciplinary courses in digital transformation. Research Focus: Professor Ruhi's work intersects information systems and knowledge management, with current emphasis on: Consumer health informatics and personal health records Digital misinformation countermeasures and tool usability Human-AI collaboration frameworks and governance Learning analytics and adaptive gamification in education Social computing and enterprise applications His research has resulted in commercial patents and practical implementations across industries. Research Recognition & Funding: Professor Ruhi has secured significant research funding, including: Canadian Heritage grant ($68,160) for disinformation research Multiple MITACS grants ($30,000 each) for AI, blockchain, and health tech projects Telfer Education Excellence Fellowship ($45,000) for learning analytics Noteworthy recognitions include the 2012 Best Dissertation Award from the German Society for Online Research and conference best paper awards. Academic Leadership: Beyond research, Professor Ruhi leads pedagogical innovation through his Ian Telfer Teaching Fellowship, exploring generative AI applications in education. His extensive consulting portfolio includes e-government portals, UX design, and knowledge management systems. As Vice-Dean, he oversees undergraduate program development and strategic initiatives.

H. Sami KaracaView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Loyalty Programs
• +7 more

H. Sami Karaca is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy, and Law at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. He is based in the Rafik B. Hariri Building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, and can be reached via email at karaca@bu.edu. His research centers on consumer behavior, marketing strategy, and the intersection of public policy with business practices. Key areas include loyalty programs, frequent flyer systems, digital transformation in international marketing, and the societal perception of capitalism. His work often bridges academic insight with public discourse, as seen in contributions to The Conversation , Fortune , and CNN . The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying behavioral economics and consumer neuroscience to real-world business challenges, particularly in service industries and digital platforms. His interdisciplinary approach spans media analysis, healthcare decision-making, and AI’s societal impact. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his collaborative research with scholars such as Jay Zagorsky and involvement in high-impact media outlets indicate significant scholarly and public engagement. Dr. Karaca has advised or collaborated on research related to consumer decision-making and public policy. Though no formal grants or advising roles are specified, his co-authored conjoint analysis study suggests experience in quantitative research and interdisciplinary collaboration. He contributes to both academic journals and public-facing platforms, emphasizing knowledge transfer. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams, but his work aligns with centers focused on consumer insights, marketing innovation, and public policy at the intersection of business and society.

Claudine GartenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• corporate strategy
• organizational strategy
• firm scope
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Claudine Gartenberg is an Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania , with additional affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and Associated Faculty at Penn’s Institute of Law and Economics . Her research bridges corporate strategy, organizational behavior, and compensation equity . Education: D.B.A. and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School (Baker Scholar, Wyss Award) B.A. in Physics with honors from Harvard College Research Focus: Corporate purpose, employee compensation, organizational performance, and ownership effects. She examines how governance structures and incentive systems influence innovation, market alignment, and social dynamics within firms. Article Trends: Recent work analyzes ownership types (private equity/hedge funds), pay benchmarking , and boundary changes through acquisitions. Studies leverage big data (19M employee records) and theoretical frameworks from economics, political theory, and sociology. Scientific Awards: Wyss Award for Doctoral Research Baker Scholar (top 5%) Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards Iron Prof Teaching Competition Finalist Glueck Best Paper Award Grants & Editorial Roles: Senior Editor at Organization Science and Strategy Science , former Associate Editor at Management Science . Collaborates with industry leaders and media outlets (Harvard Business Review, NY Times).

Steven O. KimbroughView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Rationality
• Decision Support Systems
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Steven O. Kimbrough is a Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research spans artificial intelligence, computational rationality, and strategic optimization with applications to political science, economics, and service innovation. He teaches courses like Agents, Games, and Evolution and Thinking With Models , focusing on experimental approaches to bounded rationality and uncertainty in decision-making. Primary Email: kimbrough@wharton.upenn.edu Office: 3730 Walnut Street, 565 Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104 His research interests include: Artificial intelligence and metaheuristics for constrained optimization Evolutionary computation in electoral redistricting Agent-based modeling of market dynamics Logic modeling for normative reasoning Text mining applications in event analysis Publications demonstrate expertise in computational economics, political modeling, and service analytics. Recent work focuses on: Empirical validation of electoral compactness Strategic learning in oligopolies Multi-objective matching algorithms Feasible-infeasible solution spaces Service network optimization Teaching emphasizes: Game-theoretic approaches to strategic behavior Modeling life-cycle for energy sustainability Computational experiments in social science

GÖKMEN DURMUŞView profile

Assistant Professor

• Management and Organization
• Organizational Behavior
• Organizational Theories
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Göksmen Durmuş is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Department of Business Administration . Holding a PhD from University of Leicester (2021) , an MSc from University of Pennsylvania (2012) , and a BSc from Selçuk University (2006) , he specializes in Management and Organization , Organizational Behavior , and Entrepreneurship . He teaches courses ranging from Qualitative Research Methods to Healthcare Management at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Education PhD: University of Leicester (2014-2021) MSc: University of Pennsylvania (2010-2012) BSc: Selçuk University (2000-2006) His research explores the intersections of Islamic Banking , Corporate Social Responsibility , and Organizational Resilience . Recent work includes bibliometric analyses of business history and studies on gratitude in Islamic financial institutions. He has published in journals like Social Responsibility Journal and Journal of Erciyes Communication , with a focus on Scopus and TR DİZİN indexed publications. Key scientific awards include the 2013 Academic Fellowship at University of London and the 2008 Public Postgraduate Education Scholarship from the Ministry of National Education. His work spans 14 international seminars at institutions like MIT and UPenn, with editorial contributions to books on Leadership Dynamics and Entrepreneurship .

XU Jingjun DavidView profile

Professor

• Human-computer interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Recommendation systems
• +5 more

Professor David Xu is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Information Systems at City University of Hong Kong, where he has served as Professor since 2023 after progressing from Associate Professor (2017-2023). Prior to joining CityU, he held academic positions at Wichita State University from 2011-2017, culminating in the Bomhoff Endowed Professor of Business title in 2017. His educational background includes a PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of British Columbia (2011), an MPhil in Information Systems from City University of Hong Kong, and a First-class honors BBA in Business Administration from Lingnan University. As Programme Leader for both BBA Information Management and Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems programs since 2018, he plays a significant administrative role in curriculum development. Professor Xu's research spans human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence applications, and technology adoption across diverse domains. With over 90 publications including 40+ journal papers in top-tier venues like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research, his work demonstrates exceptional scholarly impact. His Google Scholar metrics (3,300+ citations, h-index of 22) reflect substantial influence in the field. His recent publications reveal a strategic focus on AI ethics, information cocoon mitigation in social media, healthcare applications of AI, and digital transformation effects on business. The work spans theoretical contributions and practical implementations, with increasing emphasis on societal impacts of technology. AIS Early Career Award (2018) AIS Distinguished Member – Cum Laude (2020) Multiple teaching excellence awards (2021, 2024, 2025) ICIS and ISR Best Associate Editor Awards (2020-2021) Numerous paper award nominations across major conferences Professor Xu has secured significant research funding including NSFC, RGC GRF, and CityU Strategic Research Grants totaling millions in funding. His current projects address critical issues like AI beauty filters, depression treatment systems, and information cocoon mitigation. As Senior Editor for Information Systems Journal and Associate Editor for Information Systems Research, he shapes the field's scholarly discourse while supervising DBA and PhD students across multiple programs.

Anthony ClarkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Autonomous Robotics
• Evolutionary Robotics
• Computer Vision
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Anthony Clark is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Pomona College, where he has been teaching since 2020. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Missouri State University from 2016 to 2020. He directs the ARCS (Autonomous Robotics and Complex Systems) Lab, which focuses on improving the robustness and adaptability of autonomous robots, particularly small-scale systems that can navigate unpredictable terrain and adapt to potential damage. Clark earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan State University in 2016, where he worked under Dr. Philip K. McKinley, and his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Kansas State University, graduating magna cum laude. His research centers on making autonomous robots more robust and adaptive through optimization algorithms and multimodal systems. He specializes in evolutionary robotics, computer vision, neural networks, and simulation methods for developing control systems that leverage multiple locomotion mechanisms. His recent work demonstrates strong trends across several domains: developing hybrid locomotion systems (wheel/leg transformations), applying deep learning to terrain classification and pathfinding, using simulation environments for training, and exploring pretraining techniques for evolutionary robotics. His research shows a consistent focus on bridging simulation and real-world applications while addressing challenges in robot adaptability and robustness. Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Missouri State University (2018) Best Paper Award, Workshop on Evolutionary and Reinforcement Learning (2013) Best Paper Award, ALIFE Conference, Behavior and Intelligence Track (2012) Outstanding Reviewer, Elsevier (2018) Master Advisor Certification, Missouri State University (2017) Clark has advised numerous undergraduate and graduate students through the ARCS Lab, with current research involving projects like the Adabot (a robot with multiple locomotion mechanisms) and thermal semantic segmentation for aerial field robots. His teaching portfolio includes courses on data structures, algorithms, neural networks, computer systems, and mobile robotics. He has also served as a Visiting Associate at Caltech's ARC Lab from 2023-2024, working with Dr. Soon-Jo Chung. The ARCS Lab develops simulation environments, optimizes control systems, and fabricates physical robots. Current projects include the Adabot with its geared coaxial shaft mechanism for hybrid locomotion, thermal semantic segmentation using satellite data, and creating dynamic simulation environments with Unreal Engine 5. The lab emphasizes practical applications of theoretical research while training students in both hardware and software aspects of robotics.

Konstantine KlioutchkineView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural History
• Media Studies
• Russian Literature
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Konstantine Klioutchkine is an Associate Professor of German and Russian at Pomona College since 2002, specializing in cultural history and media studies. His research examines Russian print culture, intelligentsia discourse, and post-Soviet media through interdisciplinary lenses. Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley Teaches courses on Russian literature, animated culture, and television series like The Sopranos to Mad Men Research Interests focus on 19th-century Russian cultural production, media economics, and ideological self-representation. His current book project The Rhetoric of the Intelligentsia Self analyzes intelligentsia discourse from 1840-1880. Publication Trends show expertise in Dostoevsky's reception, print media's role in public sphere formation, and intersections between economics and literary production in Russian contexts. Scientific Honors : Featured panelist on The Agenda with Steve Paikin discussing Russian identity

Anusha ChariView profile

Professor

• International Finance
• Emerging Markets
• Capital Flows
• +4 more

Anusha Chari is a Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding dual appointments in the Department of Economics and Kenan-Flagler Business School. She maintains significant external affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and Senior Faculty Fellow at the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. Her editorial roles include associate editor for the Journal of Economic Perspectives and Journal of International Economics. Her educational background features a Ph.D. in International Finance from UCLA's Anderson School and a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Balliol College, Oxford, complemented by Economics studies at the University of Delhi. Professional milestones include service on the President's Council of Economic Advisers (2024) and chairing the American Economic Association's Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) from 2022-2024. Chari's research centers on international finance with emphases on emerging market vulnerabilities, global capital flows, and financial stability mechanisms. Her work examines how monetary policy shocks transmit through global financial cycles, the dynamics of risk-on/risk-off episodes, and regulatory frameworks for banking crises. Recent expansions include gender representation analysis within economics academia, revealing systemic disparities through NBER Summer Institute participation data. This research portfolio bridges theoretical finance with real-world policy applications, particularly in crisis contexts like the Puerto Rican debt restructuring and COVID-19 market responses. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on tail-risk analysis in emerging markets, evolving from corporate debt vulnerabilities (2017-2019) to sophisticated modeling of extreme capital flow events (2020-2023). Her work increasingly integrates gender dimensions into financial stability research while maintaining technical rigor in measuring global risk transmission mechanisms. The Annual Review of Economics acceptance (2023) underscores recognition of her framework connecting non-bank financial intermediation to emerging market fragility. Professional leadership extends beyond CSWEP chairmanship to active participation in Federal Reserve research forums and Brookings Institution initiatives. Her advisory capacity includes high-impact roles such as the President's Council of Economic Advisers (2024), where her expertise on international spillovers informs domestic policy. Grant funding is evident through sustained NBER affiliation and multi-institution collaborations, though specific awards aren't documented in source materials.

Jeffrey JacquetView profile

Associate Professor

• Energy Development
• Rural Sociology
• Social Impact Assessment
• +3 more

Jeffrey Jacquet is an Associate Professor of Rural Sociology at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources . His work bridges energy development, rural community dynamics, and social impact assessment, focusing on both fossil fuel and renewable energy systems. Fields of Interest : Energy Development, Rural Sociology, Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Psychology, Community Development, Natural Resource Management Education : Ph.D. (Cornell University, 2012), M.A. (University of Wyoming, 2005), B.A. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2001) Jeffrey's research analyzes energy development's differential social impacts, including community migration patterns, risk perception, and engagement strategies. Recent work explores mine closure planning, research fatigue in energy-impacted communities, and multi-stakeholder coordination challenges. His publications span energy development, agricultural sustainability, and rural policy, with a focus on the Great Plains and Appalachian regions. He co-edited Energy Impacts: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of North American Energy Development (2021) and developed community engagement tools for energy research.

Oliver GieseckeView profile

Research Fellow

• Asset Pricing
• Public Finance
• Municipal Debt Markets
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Oliver Giesecke is a Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, specializing in asset pricing, public finance, and municipal debt markets. His work examines state and local government finances, pension obligations, and fiscal policy. Research Interests Public pension sustainability Capital structure of government debt Economic impact of AI adoption Fiscal adjustment mechanisms Market-based valuation of public liabilities Key Publication Trends : Analysis of pandemic-era fiscal aid, pension funding dynamics, municipal finance dashboards, and AI integration in economics. His work combines empirical data with machine learning and structural modeling. Scientific Awards NASDAQ OMX Award for Best Paper on Asset Pricing Finalist, European Central Bank Young Economist Competition 2021 Honorable Mention, UEA North America Meeting 2021 Education : PhD in Finance and Economics (Columbia University), MA in Economics (Graduate Institute, Geneva), BA (Frankfurt University). Previously worked at Germany’s Federal Agency for Financial Market Stabilization and as a quantitative finance consultant. Tools : Developer of the Stanford Municipal Finance Dashboard, a national media-covered platform providing real-time credit spreads and fiscal fundamentals for U.S. state/local governments.

Arne FeddersenView profile

Professor

• Sports Economics
• Applied Regional and Urban Economics
• Media Economics
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Arne Feddersen is a Professor at the Department of Business and Sustainability within the University of Southern Denmark . His academic work spans Sports Economics , Applied Regional and Urban Economics , and Media Economics , with a focus on empirical analyses of sports events, betting markets, and regional development. He holds a Dr. rer. pol. degree (Doctor of Economics) and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0001-8935-4021). Research highlights include: Economic impacts of Formula One, Tour de France, and Olympic Games Competitive balance dynamics in professional sports Sentiment bias in betting markets (NBA, NFL, European football) Agglomeration effects from transport infrastructure Media demand analysis for sports broadcasts Recent work analyzes event hosting valuation , gambling market anomalies , and sports regulation frameworks . He serves on editorial boards and departmental councils while supervising courses in sports economics and management.