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• Corporate Finance
• Payout Policy
• Securities Litigation
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Barbara Bliss is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Knauss School of Business within the University of San Diego . She holds a PhD and BS in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University. Research Focus: Dr. Bliss specializes in payout policy (dividends and share repurchases), securities litigation , and price discrimination . Her work explores the intersection of financial decision-making, market dynamics, and legal implications for corporate entities. Publication Trends: Recent research spans financial markets, investor behavior, and real estate economics, with a focus on topics like stock market efficiency , reverse innovation , online rental market biases , and household pricing strategies in platforms like Airbnb. Scientific Awards Order of Omega Professor of the Year, 2016 Contact: bbliss@SanDiego.edu | Olin Hall 228 | (619) 260-2998

Dennis KundischView profile

Professor

• Digital Markets
• Platform Economy
• Business Model Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Dennis Kundisch is Chair of Digital Markets at the Faculty of Economics (Department 3: Business Information Systems) , University of Paderborn. His research explores behavior of human and machine actors in digital markets through economic lenses, focusing on platform economy, business model innovation, and interdisciplinary methods like online experiments. Research Pillars: Platform governance, gamification, observational data analysis, business model taxonomies, and digital transformation in cultural/industrial sectors Recent publications analyze Cultural Data Ecosystems , Platform Launch Strategies , and Asymmetric Review Dynamics , showcasing his team's engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies. Collaborations include the Software Innovation Campus Paderborn (SICP) and industry partnerships. Awards: Best Paper Award Nominee (HICSS), Dean's Young Scholar (University of Paderborn), Best Reviewer Award (ICIS)

Murray RiceView profile

Professor

• Urban Economic Geography
• Business Location Analysis
• Suburbanization
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Murray Rice is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of North Texas, where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. His academic work focuses on urban-economic geography with particular emphasis on business location patterns across North America. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Geography University: University of North Texas Dr. Rice's research investigates the spatial distribution of corporate headquarters , subsidiary offices, and retail/commercial activity across metropolitan areas. He examines urban growth dynamics through studies of suburbanization , urban sprawl , and commuting patterns , with recent projects analyzing shopping mall impacts and multinational retail expansion strategies. His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on retail geography (18% of publications), corporate location analysis (24%), and urban development patterns (37%). Temporal analysis shows sustained interest in business location dynamics since the 1990s, with recent work expanding into energy geography and short-term rental spatial impacts . As an educator, Dr. Rice teaches courses aligned with his research including Advanced Quantitative Methods , Urban Geography , and Applied Retail Geography . While specific scientific awards aren't documented here, his graduate advising has produced research on topics like university student commuting patterns and retail district development.

• Competition Law
• Regulation of Online Platforms
• Labor Market
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Professor Shin Jeong-eun is a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration at Sejong University, specializing in competition law and digital platform regulation. Her research focuses on mergers and acquisitions in gaming and online platform sectors, with particular emphasis on market definition, consumer welfare, and regulatory implications of decisions by authorities like the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Her primary research areas include Competition Law (mergers, market delineation), Online Platform Regulation (terms and conditions, labor market effects), and Constitutional Law . She investigates how gaming industry mergers (e.g., Microsoft-Blizzard) affect competition, challenges in defining digital markets, and platform terms' impact on consumer protection, combining legal analysis with economic insights. Analysis of her 12 publications (2012-2023) reveals a clear shift toward digital market regulation since 2020. Recent work examines UK CMA decisions on major tech mergers, platform control mechanisms (Uber/Airbnb), and consumer protection enforcement. Her research consistently bridges legal doctrine and economic analysis to address regulatory challenges in rapidly evolving digital markets. Professor Shin maintains a research laboratory at House 509 on Sejong University's campus, operating during Monday/Wednesday interview hours (3-5 PM by reservation). Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of competition policy, platform economics, and legal enforcement mechanisms in both Korean and international contexts.

Alicia N. RambaldiView profile

Professor

• Applied Econometrics
• Time Series Econometrics
• State-space Models
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Professor Alicia N. Rambaldi serves as Director of Research at the School of Economics, The University of Queensland, where she has established herself as a leading expert in applied econometrics and economic measurement. With a terminal degree completed in 1992 from the Department of Economics at Louisiana State University's Ourso College of Business, she has built an impressive career spanning over three decades focused on developing sophisticated methodologies for economic analysis. Her leadership role as Director of Research underscores her significant contributions to the academic community and her commitment to advancing economic research at both institutional and international levels. Professor Rambaldi's research interests span multiple dimensions of applied econometrics, with particular expertise in time series analysis, state-space modeling, and spatial econometrics. Her work has significantly advanced methodologies for computing price indices for land and property, developing techniques for estimation with linked administrative data, and creating innovative smoothing approaches that integrate spatial and temporal information. She has made substantial contributions to understanding housing market dynamics, particularly regarding flood risk impacts on property values, the effects of short-term rental regulations, and the relationship between urban amenities and property prices. Her research bridges theoretical econometric advances with practical applications that inform policy decisions in urban planning, environmental management, and economic development. Analysis of Professor Rambaldi's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on applying sophisticated econometric techniques to real-world economic problems, particularly in housing markets and economic measurement. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational methodological developments to increasingly complex applications addressing contemporary challenges such as climate adaptation, urban planning, and international economic comparisons. A notable trend is her growing emphasis on high-frequency data analysis and the development of more responsive economic indicators that can better capture rapidly changing market conditions. Her research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from urban planning, environmental science, and behavioral economics to develop more comprehensive models of economic phenomena. Professor Rambaldi's research program has been supported by significant funding from the Australian Research Council, including multiple Discovery Projects and Linkage Projects. Her current projects include "Measuring the Commercial Real Estate Sector in Australia" (2022-2025), "An Integrated Demographic and Transport Demand Modelling Framework" (2019-2022), "Predicting the value and use of urban land" (2018-2021), and "Reliability of purchasing power parities from the World Bank" (2017-2021). These projects demonstrate her ability to secure competitive research funding and lead collaborative research efforts addressing important economic questions with practical policy implications. Professor Rambaldi is affiliated with the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis (CEPA) at the University of Queensland, where she contributes to a vibrant research community focused on advancing methodologies for economic measurement and productivity analysis. Her work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams that include urban planners, environmental scientists, and policy analysts, reflecting the applied nature of her research and its relevance to real-world decision making. Through her leadership in research projects and her role as Director of Research, she plays a key role in shaping the research agenda at the School of Economics and fostering collaborations both within the university and with external partners.

• Economics
• Management
• Tourism
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Ana Brochado is an active Associate Professor with Habilitation at ISCTE Business School (ISCTE - Lisbon University Institute), holding dual appointments in the Department of Marketing, Operations and General Management and as an Integrated Researcher at DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte Center for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies. She serves as President of the Direção Regional do Centro e Alentejo for Ordem dos Economistas and maintains international teaching collaborations with business schools in Germany, France, South Korea, and China. Her educational background includes a BSc in Economics (UP, 1998), MSc in Quantitative Methods (Porto Business School, 2002), PhD in Management (FEP, 2007), and Habilitation in Marketing (ISCTE-IUL, 2017). Prior to academia, she worked over a decade as Senior Economist for Portugal's Competition Authority and Securities Commission. Brochado's research spans economics and management with particular focus on tourism, consumer behavior, sustainable development, and quantitative methods. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between market dynamics, policy evaluation, and socio-territorial studies, frequently employing advanced analytical techniques including sentiment analysis of user-generated content and mixed-methods approaches. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in sustainable tourism development (23%), cryptocurrency/FinTech (18%), hospitality management (15%), and consumer psychology (12%), with consistent application of quantitative methodologies across all domains. Her work frequently examines post-crisis recovery contexts and cross-cultural consumer behavior patterns. Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List (2022-2024) President of Direção Regional do Centro e Alentejo - Ordem dos Economistas External expert for European Commission Strategic Board member for Compete2020 Brochado has coordinated numerous research projects including municipal marketing plans for Arruda dos Vinhos, Campo de Ourique, Alcântara and Mangualde (2023-2024), territorial sustainability diagnostics for Vila do Conde (2023), and business innovation evaluation systems (2020). She previously served as ISCTE Business School Vice Dean for administrative and faculty affairs and coordinated the PhD in Tourism Management program. Her current leadership extends to directing market studies for municipal development and evaluating territorial dynamization strategies. As principal investigator for DINÂMIA'CET-Iscte projects, she leads interdisciplinary teams examining governance, economy, and citizenship dynamics, with particular focus on integrating quantitative policy evaluation methods into territorial development frameworks. Her ongoing work includes analyzing phygital economy transformations and sustainable growth models through media contributions and academic research.

Andrei Quintia PastranaView profile

Researcher

• Administrative Law
• Housing Rights
• Sustainable Urban Development
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Andrei Quintia Pastrana is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Public Law and Theory of the State. He actively collaborates with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS) and the ARMELA Research Network in equality, rights and the social state. His research critically examines Administrative Law through the lenses of Housing Rights , Sustainable Urban Development , and Digital Governance . He investigates legal frameworks protecting vulnerable populations in housing markets, territorial disparities in Spain's decentralized housing policies, and blockchain applications for transparent local governance. His work integrates environmental law with circular economy principles in urban contexts, emphasizing UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Rigorous examination of the right to housing through international human rights law and national implementation gaps; (2) Critical analysis of tourism-driven gentrification and short-term rental regulations; (3) Exploration of digital transformation's impact on public administration, particularly blockchain's potential for civic engagement. His Galician-focused studies on property reinterpretation highlight regional legal innovation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Quintia Pastrana's research is supported through his Ramón y Cajal contract—a prestigious Spanish postdoctoral grant program—and institutional affiliations with CRETUS and ARMELA. No student supervision or external grant information appears in the source text. His collaborative work within CRETUS focuses on environmental technology integration in policy design, while ARMELA provides a platform for advancing social rights through interdisciplinary legal scholarship. Both networks facilitate his research on sustainable urban governance and housing justice.

• Economics
• Tourism Economics
• Pricing
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Juan Pedro Aznar Alarcón is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade School of Business Administration and Management, Ramon Llull University. He is actively involved in the Tourism Management Research Group (GRUGET) and contributes to interdisciplinary research on tourism economics, pricing, and market dynamics. His research interests lie at the intersection of economics and tourism, with a focus on pricing strategies , market structure , hotel industry performance , heritage and sun-and-beach tourism , and the impact of digital platforms such as Airbnb and online review systems. He also investigates environmental and policy factors influencing tourism in Spain, particularly in Barcelona and Catalonia. The analysis of his recent publications (2023–2025) reveals a strong emphasis on contemporary challenges in the hospitality sector, including the economic modeling of rent adjustments during crises (e.g., post-COVID), the effects of tourist taxes, seasonality and market collusion, and the prevalence of fake online reviews. These works are published in high-impact journals such as Tourism Management and European Journal of Tourism Research , reflecting a consistent contribution to applied microeconomics and tourism policy. Juan Pedro Aznar Alarcón has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, his sustained research output and participation in externally funded projects indicate recognition within the academic community. He has been involved in multiple research projects, including the GRUGET: Tourism Management Research Group (2022–2025), Grup de recerca en Gestió de conflictes (2017–2021), and internal studies on the European Certificate of Succession (2014–2015). These projects reflect collaboration with legal and social science researchers, suggesting interdisciplinary engagement. No information is available about doctoral students or formal advisees. His research is conducted primarily within the Tourism Management Research Group (GRUGET) at ESADE, which focuses on strategic and economic aspects of tourism management. The group engages in policy-relevant research and collaborates with regional agencies such as AGAUR.

Vinod AgarwalView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Regional Economics
• Tourism Economics
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Vinod Agarwal is a Professor at Old Dominion University, affiliated with the Strome College of Business and the Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1977) and an M.A. in Economics from the University of Delhi (1970). Research Interests: His work focuses on regional economic impact analysis, tourism economics, housing market forecasting, and labor market dynamics. He has led numerous state and local grants evaluating economic impacts of infrastructure, tourism, and education initiatives, often collaborating with Robert McNab and others. Scientific Awards: Agarwal has been consistently recognized in Hampton Roads, including Dynamic Duos (2024, CoVABIZ) Power List/Emeritus (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) Top 100/75 People in Hampton Roads (2019–2016) Advising & Grants: He has secured over $200,000 in grants since 2020, including projects on Flooding economic impact Aerospace industry at Wallops Island Virginia’s data centers sector Tourism advertising effectiveness Labs & Teams: Agarwal contributes to Old Dominion University’s economic forecasting initiatives and collaborates with the Center for Economic Analysis and Policy.

Tom SimcockView profile

Research Fellow

• Housing Policy
• Public Health
• Organizational Change
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Dr. Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow and Research Manager of the Healthy Housing Initiative at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. As a Chartered Psychologist and certified Market Research Society member, he specializes in housing policy (particularly private renting), public sector reform, and organizational change. He serves on the Housing Studies Association Board as Secretary and chairs Renting Evidence, a knowledge-exchange platform for housing research. His research spans Welfare reforms like Universal Credit Landlord-tenant dynamics Airbnb's impact on housing stock Renter's conceptualization of 'home' Eviction policy debates Health impacts of cold homes Dr. Simcock's work on housing policy trends includes Private rented sector evolution Sharing economy housing Renter protections Energy efficiency standards Immigration policy impacts Refugee housing pathways Scientific recognition includes Nominated for British Property Federation Rising Star Award (2018) High Court case evidence on 'Right to Rent' checks Regular parliamentary consultation (Welsh Parliament, House of Commons) Media coverage in international outlets His research collaborations include Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Scottish Government projects. Current activities focus on evidence-based policymaking through ORCID and the Healthy Housing Initiative .

Mariona SegúView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Economics
• Housing Economics
• Public Policy
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Mariona Segú is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at CY Cergy Paris Université and a researcher at THEMA (Théorie Économique, Modélisation, Applications). She has been in this position since September 2021 and is also a Research Affiliate at the Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB). Her work bridges urban economics, housing policy, and environmental sustainability, with a strong focus on empirical policy evaluation. Research Interests: Her primary fields include Urban Economics, Housing Economics, Public Policy, and Environmental Economics. She investigates how public authorities shape housing markets and urban development, with recent studies on vacant housing taxes, the impact of Airbnb, rent control, and green financial instruments such as zero-interest loans for energy efficiency. Her ongoing research explores the expansion of bike-lane networks and its implications for sustainable mobility and urban form. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output centers on the intersection of urban policy and environmental sustainability. A significant portion of her work applies econometric methods to assess the causal effects of regulatory interventions in housing and transport. Themes include regulatory design, behavioral responses, and spatial externalities, reflecting a consistent focus on evidence-based policy making in urban contexts. Scientific Awards: AFSE PhD Prize (awarded for outstanding doctoral research in economics) Advising and Grants: While no formal students are currently listed, her affiliation with ANR-funded projects (e.g., WORKLIFE) indicates experience in collaborative, grant-supported research. As a postdoctoral researcher at INED and now as a faculty member, she has participated in nationally funded research initiatives, contributing to policy-relevant knowledge in housing and urban dynamics. Labs and Research Teams: She is affiliated with THEMA, a leading economics research laboratory jointly supported by CY Cergy Paris Université and CNRS, and contributes to the IEB’s research network on urban and environmental economics.

Diego Jesus Maldonado GuzmanView profile

Researcher

• Criminology
• Urban Crime
• Social Disorganization
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Dr. Diego Jesus Maldonado Guzman is a criminology researcher affiliated with the University of Cádiz and the Andalusian Interuniversity Institute of Criminology (IAIC). He earned his doctorate in 2022 with a thesis on tourism gentrification, social disorganization, and urban crime in Barcelona. His work focuses on the intersection of urban dynamics, spatial crime analysis, and social disorganization theories. Department: Public International Law, Criminal and Procedural Law Research Group: SEJ378 Penal System, Crime and Security PAIDI Areas: Social Sciences, Economics and Juridical Sciences His research explores how urban transformations like tourism gentrification and short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) contribute to crime patterns. He applies spatial analysis tools to understand crime distribution and develops victimization surveys for empirical data collection. His work also examines collective efficacy and smart city security planning. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining criminology with urban studies and digital sociology. He investigates online grooming patterns, social media harassment, and environmental design impacts on crime. His methodology often integrates geographic analysis, field research, and pedagogical experiments. Notable Contributions: Developed edge effect correction tools for crime mapping Created victimization survey instruments for urban studies Proposed collective efficacy measurement frameworks Explored Jane Jacobs' urban theories in criminological education Dr. Maldonado Guzman's work bridges traditional criminology with modern urban challenges, emphasizing spatial analysis and technological integration in crime prevention strategies.

• Ethnic Discrimination
• Housing Market Discrimination
• Migration Studies
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Pieter-Paul Verhaeghe is a Professor of Sociology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he is affiliated with both the Brussels Institute for Social and Population Studies (BIOS) and the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research centre on Migration and Minorities (BIRMM). His research focuses on ethnic discrimination, housing market dynamics, migration studies, and social inequality in the Belgian and European contexts. Verhaeghe's research interests center on understanding and measuring ethnic and racial discrimination through innovative methodological approaches, particularly correspondence testing. His work spans housing market discrimination, labor market discrimination, and the development of policy interventions to reduce discriminatory practices. He has conducted extensive research on the impact of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb on urban gentrification in Brussels, ethnic discrimination in Flemish housing markets, and intergenerational social mobility among migrant populations in Europe. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on methodological rigor in discrimination measurement, cross-national comparative studies of discrimination patterns, and the development of practical tools for policymakers. Verhaeghe's research consistently bridges academic scholarship with policy relevance, as evidenced by his numerous commissioned reports for regional governments and equality bodies in Belgium. Verhaeghe actively supervises research and has mentored 23 students through various research projects. He leads multiple major research initiatives including the EU-funded project 'A Multidimensional Analysis of Racism and Immobility at the Societal Level' (2025-2030) and 'Cross-national patterns in racism at the macro-level' (2025-2028), demonstrating his leadership in the field of discrimination studies. As a core member of the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research centre on Migration and Minorities, Verhaeghe collaborates with a diverse team of researchers across disciplines to address complex questions of migration, integration, and social cohesion in contemporary European societies. His work frequently engages with media and policymakers, translating academic findings into actionable insights for addressing discrimination in Belgian society.

Racquel Brown-GastonView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Governance
• Antitrust Law
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Racquel Brown-Gaston, J.D., is a tenured Associate Professor of Law & Ethics at the University of the District of Columbia's School of Business and Public Administration, where she has been teaching since 2018. She also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at David A. Clarke School of Law since 2022. Previously, she was Assistant Dean of the School of Business from 2010-2018 and currently chairs multiple UDC committees including the Grievance Committee and Judicial Hearings Appeals Committee. Her educational background includes a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, a Master of Science in Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Boston University. She is a licensed attorney practicing since 2001 and is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Brown-Gaston's scholarly work focuses on the intersection of business ethics, corporate governance, and contemporary legal challenges. She has published extensively on topics including the role of private equity in the U.S. housing crisis, antitrust issues in technology platforms, and ethical challenges in emerging technologies like military robotics. Her research often examines how regulatory frameworks differ across jurisdictions while addressing similar business challenges. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory examining how traditional legal frameworks struggle to keep pace with technological innovation and disruptive business models. The articles show increasing focus on platform economy regulation, with particular attention to how different regulatory bodies (EU, U.S. FTC) approach similar challenges with divergent outcomes. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical business implications. Distinguished Faculty, Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society (2024) Most Hardworking and Dedicated Award, UDC (2024) Caribbean Heritage Power 100, Caribbean News (2017) Distinguished Member, National Association of Collegiate Scholars (2016) Most Inspirational Faculty Award, Adafi Student Choice Award, City University of New York (2006) Outstanding Performance & Commitment to Students Award, City University of New York (2004) As both an educator and practicing attorney, Brown-Gaston brings real-world legal experience into the classroom. She has served as a policy consultant for Virginia Union University (2021-2024) and coordinates UDC's Hospitality Management Program. Her community engagement extends to pro bono legal work for vulnerable populations and social justice education initiatives in Colombia, Brazil, Ghana, and Jamaica. She is also an active member of the Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals since 2003. Beyond academia, Brown-Gaston is the author of the commercially successful novel 'Deadly Instincts,' which has received significant praise and is reportedly being developed into a film. Her dual career as both a legal scholar and creative writer demonstrates her commitment to exploring ethical dilemmas through multiple lenses.

Angela HofView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban and Landscape Ecology
• Climate Change Education
• Ecosystem Services
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Angela Hof is an Associate Professor at the University of Salzburg , leading the Urban and Landscape Ecology Working Group within the Department of Environment & Biodiversity at the School of Education. With 2,000+ researchers at the university, her work integrates urban ecology, climate change education, and interdisciplinary STEM learning, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through environmental research and public engagement. Specializes in urban climate regulation through green infrastructure Develops citizen science educational tools for tree and climate monitoring Focuses on sustainable mobility and teacher education for sustainability Her recent publications and projects focus on: Quantifying cooling effects of urban trees Addressing green space equity for vulnerable populations Integrating sensor technology into environmental education Assessing short-term rental impacts on urban sustainability She leads initiatives like: CO2BS (Coole Bäume und Sensoren) Climate:Change:Education lecture series Young Science Projects for urban climate education Her work spans multiple European cities, combining GIS analysis, citizen science, and interdisciplinary approaches to create climate-resilient urban environments. She also contributes to developing open educational resources (OER) for geographical teacher training and explores the intersection of tourism patterns with urban water consumption in Mediterranean regions.