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David GranlundView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Pharmaceutical Market Competition
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David Granlund is an Associate Professor at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University, specializing in health economics and industrial organization . His research explores pharmaceutical market competition, collusion detection, and public policy impacts. Contact: david.granlund@umu.se . Research Focus : Pharmaceutical price competition, parallel imports, therapeutic alternatives, antibiotic resistance, and collusion analysis. Current Projects : Leading studies on collusion mechanisms (Swedish Research Council), public sector efficiency (Jan Wallander/Tore Browaldhs Foundations), and pharmaceutical market collusion (Swedish Competition Authority). Granlund's recent work investigates price discrimination in pharmaceutical supply chains, zero-price effects in drug choice, and collusion probability estimation . His empirical studies span 1303 Swedish pharmaceutical markets and cross-border healthcare economics. Scientific Awards & Grants : Multiple competitive grants, including SEK 4.07M (2025–2027) and SEK 2.79M (2025–2028). Granlund is a member of the Economic Policy Network , contributing to cross-disciplinary research on healthcare reforms and market dynamics.

Henri de GrootView profile

Professor

• Regional Economic Growth
• Agglomeration Economies
• Urban Economics
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Prof. Henri de Groot is a Full Professor of Regional Economic Dynamics at the Department of Spatial Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and affiliated with Ecorys Rotterdam. He is a Tinbergen Institute Fellow and member of the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER). With a PhD from Tilburg University (1998), he has held academic positions from post-doc to associate professor before becoming a Full Professor. His research focuses on regional growth, agglomeration, energy/environmental economics, and urban dynamics, supported by projects from the EU, World Bank, and Dutch ministries. He advises governments on policies like climate adaptation and urban development. Education: Economics (cum laude, Tilburg University, 1994), PhD in Economic Growth (1998) Roles: Program Director of BSc Economics, teaches Microeconomics, Urban Economics Affiliations: CPB Netherlands Bureau, Christian Michelsen Institute (visitor), World Trade Organization (visitor) Research Interests: His work bridges empirical analysis and policy, addressing agglomeration economies, climate change, and urban sustainability. Key themes include quantifying regional disparities, evaluating Cohesion Policy, and analyzing globalization impacts. He frequently presents at conferences like the European Economic Association and Regional Science Association International. Publications (2024): Recent articles examine urban crime costs, energy efficiency gaps, land subsidence effects, and meta-analyses of agglomeration. His work combines spatial econometrics with policy relevance, influencing urban planning and environmental strategies. Awards: NWO grants, Tinbergen Fellowship, SER appointment Media Contributions: Advises on housing crises, climate policy, and regional economic challenges Grants: Managed projects on delta adaptation, aging impacts, and innovation policies Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CPB, Tinbergen Institute, and international networks on sustainability and spatial policy initiatives.

Toon HaerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Adaptation
• Climate Justice
• Equitable Adaptation
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Dr. Toon Haer is an Assistant Professor of Climate Adaptation at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Department of Water and Climate Risk, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on equitable adaptation, climate justice, and integrating behavioral processes into risk models. He leads a VIDI project on equitable coastal adaptation and contributes to the RED&BLUE consortium for Dutch real estate climate risk management. Education: PhD in Flood Risk Adaptation (2018), VU Amsterdam MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences (cum laude, 2012), University of Groningen BSc Technology Management (2010), University of Groningen Research Interests: Climate justice, agent-based modeling, natural hazard risk analysis, cost-benefit analysis of adaptation strategies, and behavioral theories in risk mitigation. Projects: VIDI grant: Investigating equitable coastal adaptation pathways RESILIO: Blue-green roofs in Amsterdam DOWN2EARTH: Drought adaptation in Kenya Strong Roots, Strong Women: Nature-based solutions in Vietnam Awards: Vidi grant from NWO (2023). Advising & Grants: Supervised 2 PhD theses. Active in projects funded by NWO and EU Horizon 2020. Labs/Teams: IVM Research Group on Water and Climate Risk, RED&BLUE consortium.

Adriana DutaView profile

Lecturer

• Social Stratification
• Social Inequalities
• Education Policy
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Dr. Adriana Duta is a Lecturer in Quantitative Methods at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Institute for Education, Community & Society (IECS). She joined the university in 2015 as a Research Fellow, contributing to ESRC-funded projects like AQMeN and Understanding Inequalities. Her research focuses on social stratification, educational inequalities, and life course dynamics, leveraging large-scale quantitative data. She holds a PhD in Social Statistics and Demography from the University of Southampton, funded by an ESRC scholarship, and has conducted research across Europe and the US. Educational Background : Bachelor’s and Master’s in Sociology from the University of Bucharest (2009) Master of Science in Social Science Theory and Methodology from the University of Groningen/Interuniversity Centre (2011) PhD in Social Statistics and Demography from the University of Southampton (2016) Research Interests : Her work examines how individual, family, and contextual factors influence life chances, with a focus on education, labor markets, and family behavior. She employs cross-national comparative analysis and advanced quantitative methods to address systemic inequalities. Recent projects include analyzing intergenerational mobility, spatial disparities in job opportunities, and enabling factors for cognitive outcomes in early childhood. Teaching & Supervision : Adriana teaches quantitative methods courses and mentors students in education research pathways. She currently supervises PhD candidates Jiayang Wang (China’s social mobility) and Peter Barlow (neighborhood effects on educational outcomes), and has previously advised Yifang Xu (language attitudes in UK universities). Affiliations & Leadership : Co-Leader of the Advanced Quantitative Research in Education (AQRiE) Hub Member of the International Sociological Association’s Research Committee 28 on Social Stratification Member of the Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies Associate of the ESRC Centre for Population Change Public Engagement : She actively bridges academia and policy, organizing events like the Understanding Inequalities festival and contributing to initiatives addressing early childhood equity and gender disparities in STEM. Her work has informed policy briefs on attainment gaps and postgraduate funding thresholds.

Miles TightView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Transport
• Urban Planning
• Climate Change Mitigation
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Professor Miles Tight is a Professor of Transport, Energy and Environment at the University of Birmingham's School of Engineering. His career spans nearly 30 years in sustainable transport research, with a focus on climate change mitigation, urban mobility systems, and infrastructure interdependencies. He has led and contributed to major interdisciplinary projects such as the EPSRC-funded STEPCHANGE and i-BUILD initiatives, addressing sustainable urban futures and innovative infrastructure financing. His work integrates engineering, social sciences, and policy analysis to develop evidence-based solutions for low-carbon transport systems. Education: BSc (Honours) Geography from the University of Liverpool (1981), PGCE from Goldsmiths' College (1982), and PhD in Transport from University College London (1987). Prior to Birmingham, he held roles at the University of Leeds as a Research Fellow, Lecturer, and Senior Lecturer. Research interests include walking and cycling promotion, urban transport accessibility, and climate-resilient infrastructure. His recent projects explore future transport scenarios, equitable mobility solutions for aging populations, and policy frameworks for sustainable urban development. Notable contributions include co-authoring the International Walking Data Standard and publications on sustainable transport policies and infrastructure valuation. He has advised on over £50 million in research grants, including leadership in EPSRC/ESRC-funded projects. Awards include Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (2008). His teaching spans sustainable transport policy, road safety, and synoptic engineering modules.

Joel P. FlynnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Theory
• Mechanism Design
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Joel P. Flynn is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT (2023) and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Cambridge (2017). His research focuses on macroeconomic theory, mechanism design, and business cycle analysis, with particular emphasis on strategic interactions, pricing mechanisms, and policy design. His work spans topics such as nonlinear pricing, fiscal policy in networked economies, and the design of adaptive priority mechanisms in centralized markets. Flynn’s recent publications appear in top journals like the Journal of Economic Theory , American Economic Review , and Theoretical Economics . His research often combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with empirical relevance, addressing questions of market efficiency, policy effectiveness, and behavioral dynamics. His current projects include analyses of attention cycles, dynamic unravelling in markets, and the role of narratives in shaping macroeconomic outcomes. Flynn has collaborated with prominent economists such as Karthik Sastry, Roberto Corrao, and Alexis Akira Toda. His work frequently intersects with policy-relevant questions, particularly in areas of fiscal and monetary policy, market design, and technological change.

Kelly WallaceView profile

Researcher

• Animal Behavior
• Developmental Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
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Kelly Wallace is a biologist at Amherst College with a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution & Behavior from the University of Texas at Austin (2021) and a B.A. in Biology from Cornell University (2015). Her research bridges neuroethology , social cognition , and evolutionary adaptation , focusing on how social environments shape neural and behavioral traits in fish species. Education Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (2021) B.A., Cornell University (2015) Her lab investigates artificial selection in Betta splendens , examining how aggression breeding affects cognition, neuromodulators (dopamine/oxytocin), and hormonal responses (testosterone/cortisol). Techniques include immunohistochemistry , behavioral assays , and social environment manipulation . Teaching integrates Tinbergen's Four Questions , emphasizing interdisciplinary understanding of animal behavior. Research trends include social behavior network analysis , neuromodulator localization , and equity frameworks in academic programs . Key awards: NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020) , NASEM Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship (2017) .

• Chronic Disease Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Metabolic Syndrome
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Dr. Tekeda Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Public Health in New Orleans. She holds tenure and is a Full-Time faculty member. Her research focuses on chronic disease epidemiology, particularly the interplay between social determinants, alcohol use, and comorbidities in populations living with HIV. She leads the Comprehensive Alcohol Research Center Data Management and Analysis Unit and has active NIH funding for studies on alcohol’s role in chronic conditions. Education: PhD, Public Health (Epidemiology), University of Alabama Birmingham, 2007 MSPH, Public Health (Epidemiology), University of Alabama Birmingham, 1998 MPH, Public Health (Health Communications/Education), Tulane University, 1997 BS, Chemistry, Tulane University, 1996 NIH/NHLBI Cardiovascular Genetics and Epidemiology Fellowship, Washington University, 2016–2017 American Heart Association Tahoe Fellow in Epidemiology and Prevention, 2009 Research Interests: Multilevel analysis of social and environmental factors influencing chronic diseases, with emphasis on alcohol’s impact on cardiovascular health, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer in HIV populations. She also examines disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Articles Trends: Her recent work highlights alcohol’s role in cardiometabolic dysfunction, neurocognitive impairment, and frailty among HIV patients. She explores geographic disparities in healthcare, such as distance to radiation therapy affecting breast cancer treatment choices. Her studies often integrate biomarkers (e.g., adipokines, microRNA) and population-level data to inform interventions. Awards/Fellowships: Cardiovascular Genetics and Epidemiology Fellow, NIH/NHLBI American Heart Association Tahoe Fellow Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Advising & Grants: Dr. Ferguson has secured NIH/NIAAA funding and leads studies on alcohol use interventions. She collaborates on projects like the ALIVE-Ex exercise trial and the WELL Program to reduce alcohol use among HIV patients. Her work spans academic and public health sectors, including roles with Louisiana’s Department of Health. Labs/Teams: Director of LSUHSC’s Comprehensive Alcohol Research Center Data Unit, contributing to interventional and observational studies on alcohol-related health outcomes.

Xun BianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Housing Market Dynamics
• Household Finance
• Real Estate Brokerage
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Xun Bian is an Assistant Professor of Real Estate at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas (UNT). He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Real Estate) from the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University, and a B.A. in Economics from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. Dr. Bian’s research focuses on housing market dynamics, household finance, and real estate brokerage. His work examines topics such as rent control policies, immigration impacts on housing, elderly homeownership decisions, mortgage delinquency, and commercial real estate returns. He has published in leading journals like Real Estate Economics , Journal of Banking and Finance , and Journal of Housing Economics . Dr. Bian teaches Principles of Real Estate and Property Management at UNT. His research trends emphasize policy evaluation (e.g., rent control equity, foreclosure externalities) and demographic impacts (e.g., disability, aging populations). He explores how institutional factors like agent behavior and transaction costs shape housing market outcomes. No scientific awards are listed. His advising and grants remain unspecified. Dr. Bian’s work often intersects with urban policy, financial economics, and behavioral decision-making in real estate contexts.

Thierry MayerView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Economic Geography
• Multinational Firms
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Thierry Mayer is a Professor of Economics at Sciences Po since 2009 and served as Head of the Department from 2019 to 2023. He is a scientific advisor at CEPII and a research fellow at CEPR’s International Trade/Regional Economics program. His research focuses on international trade, economic geography, and multinational firms, with notable contributions on trade policy impacts, market integration, and migration economics. He has received prestigious awards including the CNRS Bronze Medal and an ERC Starting Grant. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Paris I (2000), awarded the AFSE Best Thesis Prize. Prior roles include Professor at the University of Paris I-Paris School of Economics (PSE). Affiliations include CEPII, CEPR, and editorships at leading journals like the Journal of the European Economic Association. Research Interests: Trade theory/empirics, multinational firms, migration choices, spatial diffusion of cultural traits, and EU market integration. Key projects include the HETMAT project on trade and welfare and analysis of the EU’s ‘four freedoms’ through structural gravity models. Awards: Bronze Medal (CNRS), Best French Young Economist Prize, ERC Starting Grant, Econometric Society Fellowship. Active in data dissemination through the CEPII Gravity Database and collaborative projects like the Paris Trade Seminar.

• Housing Markets
• Urban Planning
• Neighborhood Dynamics
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Professor Kwan Ok Lee is a leading academic in real estate and urban planning at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, serving as Deputy Head of the Department of Real Estate and holding the Dean’s Chair position. She specializes in housing markets, urban neighbourhood dynamics, and policy analysis, with a focus on household well-being and equitable urban development. Her research bridges micro-urban contexts (e.g., green space accessibility during pandemics) and macro-level housing affordability challenges in Asia and beyond. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2016/2017) and Business School Excellence Awards (2020/2021, 2022/2023). Education: PhD in Policy, Planning, and Development (USC, 2011); MSc in Urban Planning (Harvard, 2006); BSc Architecture & BA Art History (Ewha Womans University, 2001). Research Leadership: Editor/Co-Editor for four journals (e.g., Housing Studies ), and board member of the Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES). Policy Engagement: Adviser to institutions like the World Bank, Singapore’s Ministry of National Development, and the Urban Land Institute, securing ~S$1.9M in grants. Her work emphasizes socially responsible urban planning, integrating economic, sociopolitical, and physical dimensions. Teaching innovations include flipped classrooms and executive training programs for urban planners. Awards: 7 teaching awards post-tenure; high student feedback scores. Grants: Over S$1.9M secured through policy collaborations. Current roles include leadership in NUS’s real estate programs and affiliated research at the Institute of Real Estate & Urban Studies.

• Public Economics
• Labour Economics
• Applied Econometrics
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Professor Kadir Atalay is a faculty member in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney, specializing in applied econometrics, public economics, and labor economics. He serves as the Postgraduate Research Coordinator (Economics). His research focuses on intertemporal decision-making of individuals and households, particularly the economic implications of aging populations. He holds a PhD from McMaster University. Research interests include public economics, labor economics, consumption and savings behavior, and household finances. Recent work examines topics such as pension reforms' intergenerational effects, retirement's impact on energy expenditure, and the consequences of Melbourne's 2020 lockdown on vulnerable groups. He actively advises postgraduate students, including Maria ORTIZ SALAZAR on mental health disparities in Australia. Notable grants include projects funded by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, focusing on housing markets, retirement savings policies, and behavioral economics. His work frequently addresses policy-relevant topics such as healthcare access, wealth inequality, and economic downturn impacts on health outcomes. Professor Atalay has contributed to major reports on housing policy and tax reform, including Pathways to Housing Tax Reform and Transitions into Home Ownership . His research bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy analysis, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to complex socio-economic challenges.

Gábor MolnárView profile

Associate Professor

• High-Tech Innovations
• Big Data
• Digital Transformation and Strategy
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Gábor Molnár, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Applied Sciences at Wittenborg University and holds adjunct roles as Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's ATLAS Institute and Fellow at Silicon Flatirons. He also serves as an Evangelist of Video Technology and Science at Divitel and advises e-Conomics, a telecom policy consultancy. Dr. Molnár's expertise spans high-tech innovations, AI-driven digital transformation, and data policy, with over 20 years in the high-tech industry. His research emphasizes bridging human and machine collaboration, AI ethics, and the socio-economic impacts of broadband infrastructure. He holds degrees from Corvinus University of Budapest (BSc Economics), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (MSc Electrical Engineering), and the University of Colorado Boulder (MSc/PhD Telecommunications). Education: BSc Economics (Corvinus), MSc Electrical Engineering (Budapest University of Technology), MSc/PhD Telecommunications (CU Boulder) His research focuses on human-centric AI, digital transformation strategies, and telecom policy. Recent work explores HRM's role in AI adoption, algorithm factories, and broadband accessibility's socio-economic effects. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Industrial Economics and Discover Artificial Intelligence . As a consultant, he advises Fortune 500 firms, SMEs, and governments on digital transformation and high-tech strategies. His articles highlight trends in algorithmic video delivery, 5G network sharing, and spectrum policy, reflecting his dual academic and industry perspectives.

Shayna RosenbaumView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Psychology
• Clinical Neuropsychology
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Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum is an Associate Professor at York University’s Faculty of Health, Department of Psychology, and eligible to supervise graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program. She leads the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab (Rosenbaum Memory Lab), focusing on hippocampal and medial temporal lobe contributions to memory systems and cognitive functions. Research areas: Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Dementia, Aging, Memory Her work investigates how old memories are represented in the brain, the interplay between spatial, episodic, and semantic memory, and non-mnemonic roles of the hippocampus (e.g., decision-making, future simulation). Methods include neuropsychological testing and MRI of patients with brain lesions and healthy populations. Recent publications emphasize case studies in uncovering hippocampal functions, implications for Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. Key trends involve memory consolidation, cognitive aging, and neuroimaging of memory disorders. International Neuropsychological Society (INS) Early Career Research Award (2016) Dr. Rosenbaum mentors graduate students (e.g., Maria Orlando, Claire Lauzon) and alumni (e.g., Jenkin Mok, Jennifer Rabin), some of whom have received national awards. Her research is supported by the $33.3M Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) grant from Canada’s CFREF initiative. The Rosenbaum Memory Lab includes lab manager Maria Arrieta, postdoctoral fellows Adrienne Li and Xuehui Lei, graduate students, and undergraduate research assistants. The lab’s work bridges cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and behavioral sciences.

Linlin FanView profile

Associate Professor

• Agricultural Economics
• Nutrition
• Food Policy
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Linlin Fan is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education at Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences . Their research focuses on agricultural economics, nutrition, and food policy, particularly examining dietary quality, health disparities, and food security. Key Research Areas : Food policy, nutrition economics, health disparities, environmental impact on diet Recent Work : Analyzing Thrifty Food Plan models, SNAP's effect on dietary quality, emotional drivers in adolescent food choices, and urban-rural nutrition label disparities in China Collaborations : Work with researchers in healthcare, economics, and environmental science