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Vincenzo GalassoView profile

Professor

University of Italian SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Vincenzo Galasso is a full Professor of Economics at the University of Lugano (Università della Svizzera italiana), where he has served since 2011 and currently directs the Centre for Economic and Political Research on Aging (CEPRA). He maintains active research affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London, CES-Ifo in Munich, and IGIER. His academic appointments include Assistant Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (1996-2000) and Associate Professor at Bocconi University (2002-2011). Galasso earned his BS in Economics from Bocconi University in 1991 and completed his PhD in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1996. His research program centers on public economics and political economy, with specialized focus on pension systems, structural reforms, aging populations, and welfare state dynamics. Galasso investigates how demographic transitions and political institutions interact to shape economic policy sustainability, particularly examining intergenerational conflict in social security design. His methodological approach combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of OECD policy reforms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic concentration on political economy of aging societies, with recurring examination of pension sustainability, welfare state adaptations to demographic change, and partisan influences on economic policy during crises. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between economics, political science, and demography. Galasso's scholarly recognition includes: Research Fellow, Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Research Fellow, CES-Ifo Research Fellow, IGIER The provided text does not specify student advising relationships or research grant details, though his leadership of CEPRA indicates significant project coordination responsibilities. As director of the Centre for Economic and Political Research on Aging (CEPRA), Galasso leads interdisciplinary research examining economic and political challenges posed by aging populations, with particular emphasis on European welfare state adaptations and intergenerational equity issues.

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Jose Ignacio Garcia PerezView profile

Professor

Pablo de Olavide UniversitySpain

Jose Ignacio Garcia Perez is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at Universidad Pablo de Olavide . His research focuses on Labor Economics , Public Sector Wage Gaps , and Labor Market Reforms . Education: PhD in Economics from Complutense University of Madrid (1999), thesis supervised by Dr. Samuel Bentolila. Research Groups: Leads the WELL-BEING ECONOMY group, addressing topics in Health, Education, Labor Market , and Environment . Collaborations: Involved in European projects like RESISOR (Regional Single Social Record), focusing on Social Services Interoperability in Andalucía. Key Contributions: Analyzed Short-Time Work Schemes , Unemployment Insurance , and Pension Reforms in dual labor markets, particularly in Spain. Policy Focus: Evaluated the effectiveness of Remedial Education Programs (e.g., Programme for School Guidance in Spain ), Fixed-Term Contracts , and Temporary Employment impacts on long-term career paths.

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Christopher WorswickView profile

Professor

Carleton UniversityCanada

Christopher Worswick is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Carleton University , Ottawa, Canada. His academic journey includes a B.A. from Queen’s University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia. Worswick specializes in labour economics , applied econometrics , and development economics , with a focus on immigration economics and education economics . His research examines how immigrant admission categories affect economic integration , intergenerational earnings mobility , and labour market outcomes . He has contributed to understanding the returns to post-migration education and the impacts of temporary foreign worker programs . Key publications include studies on intergenerational earnings transmission in Canada’s Journal of Population Economics and analyses of mandatory retirement rules for Canadian university professors. His work often leverages administrative data and longitudinal tax records to assess policy effectiveness. Worswick collaborates with researchers like Casey Warman and Matthew D. Webb , contributing to debates on points-based immigration systems , visible minority earnings gaps , and immigrant assimilation . While his scientific awards are not explicitly listed, his influence is evident through citations and policy engagement.

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Farah AllouchView profile

Assistant Professor

Tulane UniversityUnited States

Farah Allouch, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her research focuses on cardiovascular disease epidemiology, maternal and child health, health disparities, and implementation science. She has a special interest in community-based interventions and social determinants of health. PhD in Epidemiology, Tulane University MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley BS in Biology, American University of Beirut Her work addresses health equity through interventions in Black communities and refugee populations, utilizing mixed-methods research and statistical programming languages. Recent articles analyze cardioprotective behaviors in New Orleans churches, refugee mental health in Lebanon, and maternal insurance impacts on birth outcomes. Scientific awards include the American Heart Association Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Equity, Delta Omega Public Health Honorary Society membership, and RStudio Diversity Scholar recognition.

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Russell James IIIView profile

Professor

Texas Tech UniversityUnited States

Dr. Russell James III is a Professor and The CH Foundation Chair of Personal Financial Planning/Charitable Giving Program Director at Texas Tech University's School of Financial Planning. His work bridges finance, behavioral economics, and philanthropy, with a focus on charitable estate planning and behavioral motives in giving. He previously held academic roles at the University of Georgia and served as College President and Director of Planned Giving at Central Christian College. Research Interests: Charitable giving Charitable estate planning Behavioral economics Neuroeconomics Recent Trends: His 2021-2023 publications explore gratitude in giving, annuity ownership as bequest protection, and mortality salience effects on retirement decumulation, using experimental and longitudinal methodologies. Scientific Awards: 2022 Teacher of the Year (School of Personal Financial Planning) 2012 Teacher of the Year (Personal Financial Planning Association) 2009 ACCI CFP® Board Financial Planning Research Award 2008 Housing Education and Research Association Early Career Award Law school awards for gift/estate taxation and federal income tax law

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Stefan JanßenView profile

Professor

Jade University of Applied SciencesGermany

Stefan Janßen is a Professor at Jade University of Applied Sciences since March 2014, affiliated with the School of Business and Department of Business . He holds additional roles as a part-time lecturer at Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg and Virtuelle Hochschule OnCampus, and serves on academic committees including the Studienkommission and Fachbereichsrat . Doctorate in Economics (2011) from Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg Degree in Economics and Business Administration (1997), University of Oldenburg Summer courses at UCLA (1993) and Middlesex University (1998) His research focuses on risk management , banking supervision , cooperative banking , and financial regulation . Recent projects include analyzing AI in credit processes, green bond frameworks, and risk culture under MaRisk 8.0. His work bridges regulatory compliance with practical banking challenges. Publications since 2016 cover topics like shadow banking , digital transformation , Basel II/III , and social media in finance , with a strong emphasis on empirical studies in the Weser-Ems region. He co-edited the Praktikerhandbuch Risikoinventur (2015, 2019) and Risikokultur in Kreditinstituten (2018). He participates in international conferences including the Financial Stability Conference and Hamburg Banking Supervision Days , and consults on regulatory compliance and risk management. He leads the dual study program Insurance, Banking, and Finance and chairs sessions on risk culture at conferences.

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Ş. Nuray AkınView profile

Associate Professor

Özyegin UniversityTurkey

Ş. Nuray Akın is an Associate Professor of Economics at Özyeğin University's School of Business in Istanbul. She serves as Chairperson of the Department of Economics and holds leadership roles on the Executive Boards of the School of Business and Graduate School of Business. From 2018-2021, she directed MBA/Executive MBA programs while contributing to AACSB accreditation and Harvard Business School partnerships. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Minnesota M.A. and B.A. in Economics, Boğaziçi University Research Interests: Her work bridges macroeconomics and economic theory with applications in industrial organization. Key areas include dynamic general equilibrium modeling , search theory , pricing mechanisms , risk-sharing systems , and social security design . Recent publications analyze consumer search behavior, equilibrium price distributions, and welfare implications of immigration policy. Scientific Awards: Young Researcher Award, Turkish Science Academy TÜBİTAK 2232 Grant for returning scholars TÜBİTAK 2219 Grant for international research visits Professional Network: Previously held academic positions at University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business) and University of Miami (Herbert School of Business). Conducted research at Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and St. Louis, IZA in Germany, and World Bank Group's Global Macroeconomics Team.

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Fang (Frank) ChenView profile

Associate Professor

University of New HavenUnited States

Fang (Frank) Chen is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of New Haven's Pompea College of Business. He coordinates the M.S. Finance program and has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Banking & Finance and Financial Review. His research spans FinTech, supply chain finance, and corporate governance. Ph.D. in Finance (University of Rhode Island, 2012) M.S. in Information Systems (Bryant College, 2003) MBA in Information Systems (University of Toledo, 2001) M.S. in Construction Management (Tianjin University, 1995) B.S. in Harbor Engineering (Tianjin University, 1992) His publications focus on corporate finance , agency theory , and emerging market dynamics . He has received multiple awards for teaching and research excellence, including the 2020 Modern Risk Society Contribution Award. Excellence in Research Award (2020) Modern Risk Society Contribution Award (2020) Excellence in Teaching Award (2019) Best Paper, Northeast Decision Sciences (2017) Chen actively engages with media outlets like The Wall Street Journal and NBC Connecticut, discussing topics such as interest rate policy , crypto regulation , and supply chain risks . He is a CFA Level 3 Candidate and member of professional associations including the American Finance Association.

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Raymond A. JeanView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Raymond A. Jean is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School , specializing in trauma and general surgery with a focus on computational tools integration. Affiliated with the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and Precision Health Initiative , his research examines sociodemographic disparities, medical comorbidity impacts, and perioperative decision-making optimization. Education: AB - Harvard College (2008) MA & MD - Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine MHS - Yale School of Medicine Research Focus: Merging machine learning/AI with surgical decision-making Addressing racial, age-based, and insurance-related disparities Postoperative complication risk modeling Trauma system optimization Scientific Awards: Doris Duke Pre-Doctoral Clinical Research Fellowship National Clinician Scholars Program Postdoctoral Fellow Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise in trauma epidemiology, venous thromboembolism prevention, firearm injury trends during pandemics, and AI applications across general surgery domains.

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Jenna BednarView profile

Professor

University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Jenna Bednar is a Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, affiliated with the Philosophy, Politics & Economics program. Her research focuses on institutional analysis, federalism, and constitutional design. She is associated with the Center for Political Studies and Institute for Social Research. Ph.D., Political Science - Stanford University M.A., Political Science - Stanford University B.A., Political Science (Honors College) - University of Michigan Professor Bednar's work examines the stability of federal states, complementary institutions in constitutional design, and the role of cultural capacity in governance. She employs formal modeling and comparative politics frameworks to analyze institutional incongruity, behavioral spillovers, and the paradoxes of democratic collapse. Recent research explores public engagement with local governance, transboundary compacts, and polarization's impact on federal systems. Key trends in her publications include institutional resilience, path dependence, game theory applications to federalism, and civic capacity dynamics. Her 2025 articles investigate data-driven governance and institutional incongruity models. Professor Bednar's academic contributions span federalism theory, judicial review, and policy diffusion mechanisms. Her work has been published in top-tier political science journals, with a focus on the robustness of federations and the interplay between institutions and culture. She contributes to the Center for Political Studies (University of Michigan) and has served as an advisor in institutional analysis. Her research often integrates behavioral economics, formal modeling, and complex adaptive systems approaches.

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Frank-Andreas SchittenhelmView profile

Professor

University of Economics and Environment Nürtingen-GeislingenGermany

Professor Frank-Andreas Schittenhelm serves as Professor of Financial Management at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), where he holds the positions of Vice Dean for the Faculty of Business and Economics and Dean of Studies for the BSc International Financial Management program. Previously, from 2001 to 2012, he was Professor for International Financial Management at HS Esslingen, where he also served as Vice Dean and Head of the MSc Innovation Management program. His research interests focus on the intersection of Financial Management , Sustainability , and Innovation Management , with particular emphasis on sustainable financing models, risk management in financial contexts, and renewable energy project financing. His work bridges theoretical financial concepts with practical sustainability applications, examining how financial systems can support sustainable development goals. Professor Schittenhelm's publication record demonstrates significant engagement with contemporary challenges in sustainable finance, with numerous articles analyzing the integration of sustainability principles into financial management practices, innovation financing mechanisms, and risk assessment frameworks for sustainable projects. His work spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the financial sector. Professor of Financial Management at HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen since 2012 Vice Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics Dean of Studies for BSc International Financial Management Former Professor for International Financial Management at HS Esslingen (2001-2012) His academic leadership extends to curriculum development and program management, particularly in international financial education. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his publication record suggests active engagement with research projects related to sustainable finance and innovation management.

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Thomas Le BarbanchonView profile

Professor

Polytechnic Institute of ParisFrance

Thomas Le Barbanchon is a Professor of Economics at Bocconi University, holding the Rodolfo Debenedetti Chair in Labor Economics since 2024. He serves as Director of the research center IGIER since January 2025 and maintains affiliations with CEPR, CREST, J-PAL, IZA, and IFS. His research focuses on labor economics, public finance, and econometrics, with significant contributions to understanding unemployment insurance, job search behavior, gender disparities, and labor market responses to pandemics. PhD in Economics from École Polytechnique (CREST-ENSAE), France M.Sc. in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain His research explores labor economics through empirical and methodological lenses. Key areas include unemployment insurance effects , job search dynamics , and gender wage gap mechanisms . Recent work investigates AI-driven job matching, hiring difficulties, and wage-setting through his ERC-funded WeSET project (2025-2030). Articles span top journals like American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Journal of Public Economics. Scientific awards include the 2022 Bocconi Impact Award , ERC Consolidator Grant (2024-2029) , and ERC Starting Grant (2018-2023) . He has advised numerous PhD students and led institutional roles at Bocconi, including hiring committees and program leadership. His work bridges rigorous econometric methods with real-world policy evaluation for France Travail, public employment service reforms, and education initiatives.

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Alicia FernandezView profile

Professor

University of California, San FranciscoUnited States

Alicia Fernandez, MD is Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the School of Medicine, Department of Medicine. She serves as Associate Dean of Population Health and Health Equity for the UCSF School of Medicine and is a general internist at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). Dr. Fernandez is the founding Director of the UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence and the director of the Latinx and Immigrant Health Research Program at the UCSF Action Research Center (ARC) for Health Equity, also at ZSFG. Dr. Fernandez's research expertise includes language and literacy barriers in healthcare, Latinx health, immigrant health, health care equity in chronic disease (particularly diabetes), and racism in medicine. Her work focuses on understanding social drivers of health and developing strategies for reducing health disparities through systems-level and community-based approaches. She has published extensively on these topics with over 100 publications in high-impact journals. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on language barriers in healthcare settings, digital health equity, and social determinants of health. The research spans multiple disciplines including internal medicine, public health, and implementation science, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and health disparities across numerous clinical settings from surgery to obstetrics to chronic disease management. Elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2024 Appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in January 2025 Board of Governors, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) (2014-present) Distinguished Professor of Health Equity, Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting (2020) Thomas N. Burbridge Award for Public Service, UCSF (2021) COVID Heroes Award, California Senate District 11 (2021) Dr. Fernandez has secured significant research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Russell Sage Foundation, and The Greenwall Foundation. She has served on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board of Directors and has participated in advisory committees for numerous national health organizations. Her editorial work includes co-editing the Lange textbook, Medical Management of Vulnerable and Underserved Patients (2nd edition). She leads the UCSF Latinx Center of Excellence, a HRSA and UCSF-funded initiative to increase academic diversity, and the Latinx and Immigrant Health Research Program at the UCSF Action Research Center for Health Equity, which generates actionable research to increase health equity and reduce healthcare disparities through evidence-based interventions.

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Bulent GulerView profile

Associate Professor

Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States

Bulent Guler serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Economics within Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences. His research profile centers on quantitative macroeconomic and labor market analysis, with office location in Wylie Hall 254 and contact via bguler@iu.edu. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Economics from University of Texas, Austin (2009) M.A. in Economics from University of Rochester B.S. in Industrial Engineering and M.A. in Economics from Bilkent University, Turkey Professor Guler's research program exhibits two distinct yet interconnected strands: First, he investigates housing and mortgage market dynamics, particularly how information technology innovations reshape homeownership rates, foreclosure patterns, and mortgage terms. Second, he examines labor market frictions through the lens of dual-income households, analyzing how couples navigate joint job-search and residential mobility decisions compared to single-searcher scenarios. This dual focus reveals sophisticated modeling of household decision-making under economic constraints. Analysis of his 2012-2025 publication record shows evolving research trajectories: While maintaining core interests in housing and labor markets, his recent work expands into sovereign debt transparency, criminal justice economics, and experimental asset market design. His interdisciplinary approach bridges macroeconomic theory with empirical labor studies, frequently appearing in journals spanning monetary economics, finance, and public policy domains. No scientific awards were referenced in the source materials. Though specific advisees and grant details remain unmentioned, his prolific collaboration pattern (evident in 25+ co-authored works) suggests active mentorship of graduate researchers and participation in funded projects. His international educational background and Turkish origins likely inform his cross-cultural perspective on economic phenomena.

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Laura SchechterView profile

Professor

University of South CarolinaUnited States

Laura Schechter is a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison , holding the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor chair. Her research spans Development Economics , Political Economy , and Behavioral Economics , focusing on sanitation policy , social networks , vote-buying , and trust dynamics in developing contexts. Her work systematically examines how market mechanisms (e.g., auctions in Senegal), information campaigns (e.g., radio interventions in India), and technological tools (e.g., GPS-enabled systems in Paraguay) influence public goods provision , political accountability , and social capital . Publications reveal a focus on urban/rural sanitation , decentralization , social network effects , and historical conflict impacts (e.g., Paraguay's Triple Alliance War). Scientific Awards: Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor She has served as Co-Editor for the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (2017-2022), Associate Editor for multiple journals, and held teaching roles across institutions including Yale , Michigan State University , and UW Madison , where she teaches courses on economic development , Latin American economies , and graduate development theory . Collaborations include researchers at Berkeley, Stanford, and J-PAL.

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