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Andrea De Vizcaya RuizView profile

Professor

• Environmental Toxicology
• Particulate Matter (PM2.5/PM10)
• Nanotoxicology
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Andrea De Vizcaya Ruiz is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Public Health . She is Graduate Program Director for Environmental Health Sciences and leads research at key centers including the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) , Air Pollution Health Effects Lab (APHEL) , and AirUCI Atmospheric Integrated Research Unit . Her expertise spans environmental toxicology, nanotoxicology, and air pollution health impacts , with a focus on particulate matter (PM), microplastics, and nanomaterials. Educational Background: Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Doctorate in Toxicology, University of Surrey, UK Research Interests center on toxic effects of environmental pollutants , including: Health impacts of particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10) Toxicokinetics of nanomaterials Oxidative stress and inflammation mechanisms Health equity in environmental exposure Neurotoxic and cardiorespiratory effects Biomarker development for toxicity assessment Recent Publications highlight her work on PM-induced nephrotoxicity, nanoparticle neurotoxicity, and synergies between urban pollutants and metabolic stressors . Her studies frequently employ in vitro and in vivo models to dissect toxicity pathways. Scientific Awards: 2011 Young Investigator Award, Society of Toxicology, USA 2015 1st place BioNanoTechnology Award, Cinvestav and Neolpharma Inc., Mexico City Student Mentorship includes advising PhD and MSc students like Aidee Solorio Rodriguez and Josefina Poblano Bata, with their work presented at international conferences including the International Nanotoxicology Congress and IUTOX Trainee Awards. Labs & Collaborations: She actively collaborates with research groups in Mexico, the Netherlands, Canada, and the US, integrating toxicology, aerosol science, and public health to address evolving biotechnology challenges. Her advisory roles for the Mexican Ministry of Health and Environment further demonstrate her policy impact.

Jelena StapfView profile

Research Professor

• Financial Markets
• Macroeconomics
• Inflation Dynamics
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Jelena Stapf is a Research Professor at the Deutsche Bundesbank's Research Centre, focusing on financial markets and macroeconomic dynamics. Her work examines inflation expectations, monetary policy impacts, and financial stability during crises. Key research interests include inflation dynamics, option-implied market expectations, and the effects of macroeconomic news on long-term inflation outcomes. She has published extensively on topics such as deflation risk during the Eurozone debt crisis and the role of monetary policy announcements in shaping market perceptions. Her recent work includes benchmarking short-term forecasts of banknote circulation and analyzing inflation expectations through financial derivatives. Stapf contributes to the Bundesbank's research on household and firm finance surveys, including the Survey on Consumer Expectations (BOP-HH) and the Survey of Firms (BOP-F). Contact details include affiliation with the Central Office, Branch Operations, and IT Application and Automation Division of the Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt am Main.

• Child Protection
• Child Abuse
• Epidemiology
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Sonia Hélie is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work (École de travail social) within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal, and a researcher at the Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté (IUJD). Her work focuses on youth protection, child maltreatment epidemiology, and placement trajectories of children in care. She has led major studies such as the Quebec Incidence Study on situations investigated by child protection services (Étude d’incidence québécoise) and the evaluation of the impact of Quebec’s Youth Protection Law. Education: Bachelor's in Psychology (1993, Université Laval) Master's in Psychology (1995, Université Laval) Ph.D. in Psychology (2005, Université du Québec à Montréal) Research Interests: Dr. Hélie’s research examines child protection system dynamics, including the epidemiology of maltreatment, placement stability in substitute care, and recurrent involvement in child protection services. Her work emphasizes evidence-based policy development and informing stakeholders through empirical data. Grants & Projects: Leading the Quebec Incidence Study (2019–2024, funded by MSSS and Public Health Agency of Canada) Study on placement stability for children in kinship care (CRSH-funded) Analysis of recurrent maltreatment cases (2019–2024) Impact evaluation of Quebec’s Youth Protection Law (MSSS-funded) Labs & Affiliations: Institut universitaire Jeunes en difficulté (IUJD) CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal – Centre Jeunesse de Montréal

Carsten SørensenView profile

Professor

• Dynamic Asset Allocation
• Portfolio Theory
• Term Structure of Interest Rates
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Carsten Sørensen is the Head of Department at the Department of Finance, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), and holds a Cand.Scient.Oecon and Ph.D. His research focuses on dynamic asset allocation, portfolio theory, term structure of interest rates, derivatives, and commodity derivatives. He has contributed extensively to understanding strategic investment decisions under uncertainty, particularly in volatile financial markets. He has authored or co-authored over 29 publications, including seminal works on stochastic income modeling, interest rate dynamics, and commodity futures analysis. His work frequently explores the intersection of theoretical finance and practical investment strategies, emphasizing real-world applications of academic insights. Current Roles: Head of Department (Department of Finance), Director of Danish Finance Institute (2019–present) Outside Activities: Academic Committee Member for Danish FSA (2011–present), Teacher at Danish Society of Actuaries (2019) Key Contributions: Pioneered research on mean-reverting returns and inflation uncertainty in asset allocation models His research trends emphasize quantitative methods to address market complexities, with a focus on stochastic processes and dynamic optimization. He has consistently challenged conventional investment recommendations through rigorous empirical analysis. Awards: None explicitly listed Grants: No specific grants mentioned He is actively involved in academic leadership, directing interdisciplinary research initiatives at CBS and advising regulatory bodies on financial education standards.

Chad DubéView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Recognition Memory
• Signal Detection Theory
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Chad Dubé is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida, where he has been a faculty member since 2013, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor in 2019. His research is centered on cognitive psychology, particularly in memory, perception, and decision-making. He completed his Ph.D. and M.S. in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, under Caren Rotello, and earned his B.S. in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2011) M.S., Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2009) B.S., Psychology, Eastern Michigan University (2006) His research interests include recognition memory, signal detection theory, ROC analysis, visual short-term memory, alpha oscillations in attention and memory, and deductive reasoning. He employs quantitative and computational modeling approaches to investigate cognitive mechanisms underlying memory and perception. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on theoretical and empirical investigations in memory and perception, particularly using signal detection and computational modeling frameworks. Key themes include central tendency effects, serial dependency, ensemble coding, and the statistical structure of memory representations. His work bridges experimental psychology with formal modeling and information theory. Although no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his publication record in high-impact journals such as Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology and Journal of Memory and Language indicates scholarly recognition. Chad Dubé advises graduate and undergraduate students, as indicated by annotations (GA, UA) on his publications. He has collaborated with students such as K. Tong, J. Zepp, and M. Lowry. There is no mention of specific grants or funding sources in the provided text. He previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at Brandeis University’s Volen Center and an adjunct position at Babson College. He is affiliated with the Department of Psychology, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida. His work contributes to the Cognitive and Neural Systems (CNS) specialty area within the department.

Shresth GuptaView profile

Research Fellow

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Photoplethysmography (PPG)
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
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Shresth Gupta is a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Mathematics at the Interface Group. His research lies at the intersection of biomedical signal processing, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation, with a focus on photoplethysmography (PPG)-based monitoring for non-invasive diagnostics. Education: PhD in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur, India (2023) M.Tech in VLSI Design, CSVTU, Bhilai, India (2014) B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, CSVTU, Bhilai, India (2011) His research interests include biomedical signal processing , PPG signal analysis , machine learning for healthcare , wearable health monitoring , and telemedicine . He specializes in developing AI-driven models for cuffless blood pressure estimation, early diabetes detection, cerebral infarction screening, and PPG signal denoising and compression. His work leverages advanced signal processing techniques such as TQWT, DCT, and Savitzky-Golay filtering, combined with machine learning models like Random Forest, LSTM, and CNNs. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in leveraging PPG signals for non-invasive, continuous health monitoring . His research spans from fundamental signal enhancement (denoising, compression) to clinical applications (diabetes, hypertension, stroke). The work consistently targets real-world deployment in wearable devices, emphasizing robustness, accuracy, and compliance with clinical standards like the British Hypertension Society benchmarks. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Shresth Gupta has not published any information about advising students or securing research grants in the given content. However, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals and conferences (IEEE, Springer) indicates active research engagement. He is involved in interdisciplinary teams working on healthcare technology innovation, particularly within the Mathematics at the Interface Group at the University of Surrey, which likely fosters collaboration between mathematics, physics, and medical applications. His future work is expected to further advance AI-powered, wearable-based diagnostic systems for chronic disease management.

Byron A. AdamsView profile

Lecturer

• Geomorphology
• Tectonics
• Geochronology
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Dr. Byron A. Adams is a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellow and Lecturer in Earth Sciences at University College London (UCL). He leads the Tectonic Geomorphology research group, focusing on the interplay of climate, tectonics, and surface processes in shaping landscapes. His work integrates field observations with geochemical analyses, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to understand long-term landscape evolution and short-term geohazards. Research Interests: Quantitative analysis of tectonic and climatic controls on geomorphic processes Application of machine learning and remote sensing in geomorphology Thermochronology and geochronology techniques Landscape response to glaciation and tectonic deformation Key Publications: His influential work includes studies on climate-erosion interactions (Science Advances, 2020), Himalayan tectonic influences (Treatise on Geomorphology, 2022), and SAR-based river network detection (IEEE Transactions, 2020). He has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers, with a focus on orogenic systems and active tectonics. Scientific Awards: Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (current) Advising & Grants: Dr. Adams mentors MSc and PhD students (e.g., Jesse Zondervan, Elianna Toro Paz) and leads projects funded by the Royal Society. His group’s work is supported by state-of-the-art facilities at the London Geochronology Centre.

Francisco NobreView profile

Researcher

• Urban Economics
• Economic Geography
• Economics of Crime
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Francisco Nobre is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Aston Business School and University of Bristol, and a Teaching Assistant at Royal Holloway University of London. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Surrey (UK), an MSc from Queen Mary University of London, and a BSc from the University of Coimbra (Portugal). His work focuses on Urban Economics, Economic Geography, and Economics of Crime. In 2023, he was a visiting researcher at Uppsala University's Urban Lab. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Surrey (2019–Present) MSc in Economics, Queen Mary University of London (2016–2017) BSc in Economics, University of Coimbra (2013–2016) Research Interests: His research explores urban spatial dynamics, including the impacts of short-term rentals, gambling harms, and the role of private provision of public goods. Recent projects include analyzing housing market responses to Business Improvement Districts and evaluating gambling venue effects on communities. Recent Work Trends: His articles address contemporary urban challenges, such as the economic footprint of tourism-driven rentals and policy design for mitigating negative externalities from gambling venues. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (202X) Advising & Grants: Co-leads the project 'Bad Neighbours: Gambling Venues and Harms' with Dr. Anastasios Kitsos and Prof. Emmanouil Tranos. Active in EU policy discussions via collaboration with Portuguese national authorities. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Urban Lab at Uppsala University and the interdisciplinary team at the University of Bristol's Urban Studies group.

Magda Nenycz-ThielView profile

Professor

• Marketing Science
• Category Growth
• Industry Growth
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Magda Nenycz-Thiel is a Professor and the Industry Growth Professor at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, University of South Australia. She previously held the Mars Professor of Marketing position and led the Mars Marketing Lab from 2013 to 2016. Her work is centered on advancing evidence-based marketing through rigorous research and industry collaboration. Her core research interests include category and industry growth , e-commerce , and neuromarketing . She explores how brands grow, consumer behavior in retail environments, private label dynamics, and the effectiveness of advertising using biometric and behavioral data. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates marketing theory with empirical data analysis to derive actionable insights for industry stakeholders. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on understanding consumer purchasing patterns, brand performance, and market dynamics using large-scale datasets. Her work spans retail analytics , new product performance , advertising effectiveness , and private label branding , often leveraging scanner data, panel studies, and neuromarketing techniques. She frequently collaborates with leading scholars such as J. Romaniuk and J. Dawes, contributing to foundational knowledge in marketing science. Magda has made significant contributions through her publications in top-tier journals and book chapters in How Brands Grow: Part 2 . She regularly presents her findings to both academic and industry audiences globally, bridging the gap between research and practice. Her work with the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute includes producing influential reports for corporate sponsors on topics such as sustainable marketing, shopping behavior, and brand measurement. She is actively involved in leading the Industry Growth Initiative, which applies research discoveries to improve how organizations make growth investments. Her leadership in R&D initiatives funded by Mars Incorporated highlights her strong industry engagement. While no formal advising or grant details are listed, her role implies mentorship within the institute’s research team and involvement in major funded projects. Magda is affiliated with the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, a world-leading center for marketing research, operating under the UniSA Business School. The institute functions as a collaborative hub for marketing scientists, focusing on empirical research and industry application. Her work exemplifies the institute’s mission of promoting evidence-based marketing practices through scientific rigor and real-world relevance.

Charles D. RosenView profile

Clinical Professor

• Spinal Surgery
• Spinal Biomechanics
• Orthopaedic Surgery
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Charles D. Rosen, M.D. is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where he practices and teaches spinal surgery. He is also actively involved in medical ethics, serving as President of the Association for Medical Ethics, an organization he co-founded to combat industry influence in medicine. His research spans spinal biomechanics, surgical outcomes, and ethical challenges in orthopaedics. Dr. Rosen has published extensively on artificial disc replacement failures, spinal fusion, and the ethical implications of physician-industry relationships. His recent publications reflect a dual focus: advancing the biomechanical understanding of spinal motion and advocating for ethical transparency in medical practice. Articles from 2010–2018 emphasize informed consent, conflicts of interest, and complications of spinal procedures such as rhBMP-2 use and heterotopic ossification. U.S. Surgeon General short list for nomination by Obama administration in December 2008 Albert M. Betcher Scholarship Award for Fellowship Study in Orthopaedic Surgery Robert Hamburger Memorial Thesis Award - Runner-up for Senior Medical School Thesis Gold Medal in Figure Skating (Ice Dancing) Dr. Rosen has advised on ethical policy and testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. He mentors medical students and residents at UCI and volunteers weekly at the Long Beach VA. His work integrates clinical excellence with a strong commitment to patient safety and ethical integrity. He is associated with research teams focusing on spinal biomechanics and outcomes, and leads initiatives through the Association for Medical Ethics to promote unbiased research and education in spine care.

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Fixed Income Markets
• International Finance
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Luis Ceballos is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego. He holds a PhD in Finance from Penn State University, an MS in Financial Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a BBA from the University of Chile. PhD, Penn State University, Finance MS, UC Berkeley, Financial Engineering BBA, University of Chile, Finance His research focuses on empirical asset pricing in fixed income markets, exploring risk factors, institutional investor behavior, and monetary policy spillovers. Current projects include green bond premiums and political/geopolitical uncertainty in corporate bond markets. Articles analyze inflation risk, UIP deviations, and natural rate estimation across global bond markets. Scientific awards include Best Reviewer (2023), Ahlers International Business Research Award (2023), Best Paper Semifinalist (2022), and doctoral/graduate awards from Penn State (2020–2021). He has taught economics/finance courses at the University of Chile and Penn State, including fixed income and portfolio management.

Hans Georg BeyerView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Energy Meteorology
• Wind Energy Forecasting
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Hans Georg Beyer is an Affiliated Professor in Energy Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology, The University of the Faroe Islands. His work focuses on sustainable energy systems with emphasis on renewable energy integration and meteorological aspects of power generation. With extensive publication history spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a leading researcher in renewable energy systems analysis. Professor Beyer's research interests center on sustainable energy supply systems based on renewables, with special emphasis on relating system performance characteristics to meteorological conditions. His work in Energy Meteorology covers analysis and modeling of spatial and temporal statistics of wind and irradiance fields, including forecasting methods for wind speed and solar irradiance with horizons of 6-35 hours and near now-casts in minute time scales. In Renewable Energy Systems, he investigates layout, dimensioning, modeling and performance analysis of grid-connected and stand-alone solar, wind and hybrid systems. His research bridges meteorological science with practical energy engineering applications, particularly for island and remote communities. His publication record shows consistent research activity with 55 research outputs documented, including significant contributions to solar and wind energy forecasting, hybrid system design, and grid integration challenges. Notable work includes the development of methods for satellite-derived irradiance data applications in PV system monitoring and performance assessment. Solar Energy Best Paper Award, ISES 1999 Solar World Congress, Jerusalem Professor Beyer has been instrumental in several major collaborative projects including PVSAT-2 (satellite-based PV system performance monitoring), SWERA (UNEP solar resource assessment), and various European initiatives focused on renewable energy integration. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with German, Brazilian, and other European research institutions. While specific grant details aren't provided in the source material, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals suggests substantial research funding support throughout his career.

• Optimization
• IoT
• Sensors
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ZGHAL Mourad is a Researcher-Lecturer at CESI LINEACT, holding an HDR (2008) from Sup’Com, Carthage University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering (2000) from University Tunis Manar. He specializes in Optimization, IoT, Sensors, and Smart Healthy Cities , with a strong focus on Photonic Crystal Fibers and Nonlinear Optics . Education: HDR in Engineering (2008), Sup’Com, Carthage University PhD in Electrical Engineering (2000), University Tunis Manar Engineering Degree in Telecommunications (1995), Sup’Com, Carthage University Research Interests: Mourad’s work bridges IoT sensor networks with optical communication systems . He pioneers mid-infrared supercontinuum generation in chalcogenide fibers and explores optical mode multiplexing for high-speed communications. His recent work integrates federated learning for intrusion detection in smart grids and optimizes photovoltaic energy systems for building decarbonization . Publications Trends: His 2023–2025 work emphasizes AI-driven energy management , cybersecurity for IoT , and federated learning frameworks . Earlier contributions (2016–2019) focused on nonlinear optical effects in photonic fibers and high-bit-rate networks . Awards: Elected Vice-Präsident of the International Commission for Optics Fellow Optica (ex OSA) and SPIE Associate scientist at ICTP (UNESCO Category 1 Institute) Advising & Grants: Supervised 9 PhD students (e.g., Z. MONLA’s work on BIM/VR in building maintenance). Active member of the LINEACT Scientific Council and CTI Commission des Titres d’Ingénieurs. Labs & Teams: Leads the Engineering and Numerical Tools research team at CESI LINEACT. Collaborates with IMT Télécom SudParis as an Adjunct Professor.

Emily EidamView profile

Associate Professor

• Sediment Transport
• Coastal Oceanography
• Arctic Environmental Change
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Emily Eidam is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research focuses on sediment transport processes across fluvial, coastal, and continental shelf systems, with a strong emphasis on Arctic and sub-Arctic environments undergoing rapid environmental change. She holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography (2017), an M.S. in Oceanography (2013), and dual B.S. degrees in Geological Sciences and Civil Engineering (2010 and 2008). Research interests include sediment dynamics in riverine and coastal systems, short-timescale depositional histories, and the impacts of climate change on Arctic environments. Her work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and novel sensor technologies to study sediment dispersal patterns and coastal evolution. The Eidam Lab develops low-cost sensors for real-time monitoring of sediment transport and collaborates on projects such as the Beaufort Lagoon Ecosystem Long Term Ecological Research program. Key projects include studying sediment fluxes in boreal rivers, modeling Arctic delta evolution under sea ice conditions, and investigating coastal bluff erosion in Greenland. Her group also engages in STEM outreach, such as K-12 education initiatives focused on Arctic research challenges. Current collaborations include the Collaborative Research: Sediment and Stability project on Greenland tidewater glaciers and the Coastal Ocean Dynamics in the Arctic (CODA) initiative. She leads efforts in open-source software development, such as the icepyx tool for glaciological data analysis.

• 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.