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Adam ToozeView profile

Professor

• Twentieth-century history
• Contemporary history
• Modern German history
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Adam Tooze is the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of History at Columbia University, where he also serves as Director of the European Institute. He teaches in the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, focusing on twentieth-century and contemporary history with specializations in economic history, political history, and international relations. Tooze's research spans modern German history, the history of economics, and global economic crises. His work examines the intersection of economics and politics across the Atlantic world, with recent focus on China's economic challenges, European energy policy, and pandemic economics. His scholarship bridges academic rigor with public discourse, making complex economic issues accessible to broader audiences. LA Times Book Prize for History (2015) for "The Deluge" Wolfson and Longman History Today Prize for "Wages of Destruction" Leverhulme and H-Soz Kult Prize for "Statistics and the German State" Named one of Foreign Policy Magazine's top Global Thinkers of the decade (2019) As an educator, Tooze teaches courses including "The Great Recession as History," "Capitalism and Democracy in the Atlantic World," and "War in Germany 1618-2015." He convenes several academic seminars including the International History Workshop and the Committee on Global Thought Lunchtime Seminar, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on contemporary global issues.

• Automotive Production Networks
• Transnational Corporations
• Regional Development
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Godfrey Yeung is Associate Professor of Geography at the National University of Singapore, specializing in global production networks and regional development. His ERC-funded research examines automotive GPNs, cross-border M&As, and industrial relocation in East Asia. Key research areas: Automotive production networks and supplier dynamics Technology acquisition through cross-border M&As Regional policy impacts on industrial relocation Financial geographies of transitional economies Current projects investigate fuel cell vehicle adoption in China and the reconfiguration of post-COVID supply chains. Authored analyses on hybrid governance in Sino-foreign automotive joint ventures and land-use efficiency in Chinese cities.

• Political History
• Biography
• Australian History
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Ann Scott serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History within the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland, contributing to Australian historical scholarship through dual research trajectories in political history and medical biography. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Political Science and International Studies, The University of Queensland (1984) Professor Scott's research centers on Queensland political history and medical biography , with significant focus on the Campbell Newman government era (2012-2015) and Victorian-era neurologist William Richard Gowers and his son Ernest. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary governance critiques, particularly examining parliamentary processes, electoral strategies, and the evolution of neurological science. This interdisciplinary approach reveals connections between political decision-making and medical epistemology across different historical periods. Publication trends from 2009-2016 demonstrate a clear bifurcation: 11 works analyze Queensland's political landscape through research reports, book chapters, and conference papers, while 4 explore medical history via biographies and journal articles. The political studies employ forensic examination of governmental practices, whereas the medical histories utilize archival discovery to illuminate scientific legacy, collectively showcasing her methodological versatility in historical research. Though no formal advising roles or grant details appear in source materials, Professor Scott's prolific output—including co-editing The Newman Years and authoring Oxford University Press biographies—confirms her active engagement in shaping historical discourse through institutional partnerships like the TJ Ryan Foundation.

Desiree FieldsView profile

Associate Professor

• economic geography
• urban theory
• geographies of markets
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Desiree Fields is Associate Professor of Geography and Department Chair at the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a faculty affiliate with Global Metropolitan Studies and the Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative, and co-leads an interdisciplinary research group focused on digital transformations in global land, housing, and property. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology, Graduate Center of the City University of New York (2013) Fields is a critical economic geographer and urban scholar investigating how property, finance, and technology reproduce social and spatial hierarchies in the United States. Her work centers on economic and technological changes that unevenly restructure urban space and social relations of land and housing. Key research areas include housing financialization, digital geographies, and the 'automated landlord' concept, examining digital real estate investment platforms and digital capitalists' urban-scale experiments in rural landscapes. She analyzes how these processes create stratified financial subjectivities and challenge existing urban frameworks through algorithmic governance and 'blank slate urbanism'. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow, Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study Fields serves as editor for Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space and Housing, Theory and Society, and is a trustee of the Urban Studies Foundation. She teaches courses including Critical Economic Geographies (GEOG 110) and Platform Geographies (GEOG 145), and co-leads research initiatives exploring digital transformations in land and property systems.

• Political Theology
• Global Capitalism
• Hasidic Judaism
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Sam Shuman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. He holds a PhD and Graduate Certificate in Judaic Studies from the University of Michigan, along with multiple undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Jewish Gender Studies. His research examines Hasidic Judaism through a global lens, addressing intersections between religion, capitalism, gender, and state authority. Shuman employs ethnography, archival research, and textual analysis in his projects, including studies on Antwerp’s diamond sector restructuring and the revival of Reb Shayele as a patron saint among Hasidic men. His work has been funded by the SSRC, NSF, and Fulbright programs. Notable publications include studies on Hasidic labor dynamics, pandemic-era religious practices, and feminist critiques of cultural narratives. Shuman has received prestigious awards such as the Michael S. Bernstein Dissertation Prize. His teaching focuses on foundational questions in religious studies, emphasizing critical methodologies and global religious phenomena. Shuman’s research combines fieldwork with theoretical frameworks: his first project analyzed how digital platforms displaced Hasidic diamond brokers in Antwerp, while his second explored how Reb Shayele’s cult offers protection against state intrusion. He conducted research among 50,000 pilgrims at Shayele’s Hungarian gravesite, analyzing multilingual hagiographies and social media. His publications span academic journals like Jewish Quarterly Review and Religions, addressing topics from medieval saintly mediation to modern labor politics. Grants include SSRC International Dissertation Fellowships and NSF Doctoral Research Grants. Awards highlight his scholarly contributions: the 2022 Bernstein Prize and AJS Dissertation Fellowship recognition. His work bridges anthropology, religious studies, and Jewish studies, offering critical insights into Hasidic communities’ global engagements and internal dynamics. Shuman’s research agenda emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, with future work likely expanding on mediation practices in religious contexts and the socio-political dimensions of Hasidic identity.

• Insolvency Law
• Corporate Governance
• Bankruptcy Law
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Professor Christopher Symes is an academic at the University of Adelaide specializing in insolvency law and corporate governance. His work focuses on cross-border insolvency frameworks, statutory priorities in bankruptcy, and the legal challenges facing financially distressed firms. He has contributed to reform discussions around creditor rights, liquidator responsibilities, and international judicial cooperation in insolvency matters. Research Interests: Professor Symes' research emphasizes the intersection of corporate law and insolvency practices, particularly in areas such as cross-border debt recovery mechanisms, restructuring reforms for small to medium enterprises (MSMEs), and the prioritization of creditor claims. His work frequently addresses the practical application of theoretical legal principles in real-world insolvency scenarios. Publications: Over 30+ peer-reviewed articles published since 2000, with recent focus on cross-border insolvency cooperation, priority principles in tenant-landlord insolvency cases, and the impact of new regulatory measures on litigation funding. Key themes include judicial harmonization efforts, creditor hierarchy analysis, and the evolution of corporate governance during financial distress. Professional Contributions: Active in academic conferences and policy discussions related to corporate law reforms. His writings address both domestic Australian legal frameworks and comparative international approaches to insolvency management.

Nana IashviliView profile

Research Fellow

• Economic Anthropology
• Financialization
• Debt
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Nana Iashvili is a Research Fellow at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Vienna, where she specializes in economic anthropology and post-Soviet studies. Her current research focuses on housing-debt nexus and financialization processes in Georgia. She holds a BA in Economics and Politics from Bard College Berlin (Germany) and an MA in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Central European University (Vienna). Education: B.A. Economics and Politics, Bard College Berlin (Germany) M.A. Sociology and Social Anthropology, Central European University (Vienna) Research Interests: Nana explores how financialization mechanisms reshape housing markets in post-Soviet contexts, particularly examining how debt systems impact socio-economic inequalities and urban displacement. Her work integrates ethnographic methods to analyze state policies and grassroots resistance in Georgia's housing landscapes. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising roles mentioned in available texts. Labs/Teams: No affiliated labs or collaborative teams explicitly listed.

Gerard HanlonView profile

Professor

• Organizational Sociology
• Political Economy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Gerard Hanlon is a Professor of Organisational Sociology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His roles include membership in the Department of Business and Society and a QM Academy Fellowship (2023-24), focusing on non-traditional student learning pathways and BTEC/T-Level transitions. His research spans social theory, market societies, corporate social responsibility, and the military's influence on organizational forms. His work critically examines management knowledge history, state-market interactions, and global value chains. Notable publications include The Dark Side of Management (2015) and articles on financialization, standardization, and neo-liberalism. Hanlon supervises PhD students exploring topics like corporate security logistics, gig economy worker organizing, and eHRM's societal impact. He contributes to academic discourse as an editorial board member of Organisation and Critical Perspectives on Accounting . His research highlights include analyzing NHS Direct's impact on patient empowerment and examining professional service firms' institutional structures. Hanlon's interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, political economy, and organizational behaviour to critique contemporary capitalism and institutional frameworks.

Martha PrevezerView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Institutional Development
• Technological Innovation
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Martha Prevezer is a Professor of Governance and Economic History and Head of the Department of People and Organisations at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Business and Management. She specializes in corporate governance, institutional development, and technological and regional economic dynamics. Her career includes roles at institutions like the Bank of England and London Business School. Prevezer holds a PhD in Economic History from the University of London and European University Institute, alongside degrees from Cambridge and Birkbeck College. Education: PhD (1986) in Economic History, University of London and European University Institute MSc in Economics (1981), Birkbeck College, University of London BA in History and Economics (1980), University of Cambridge BA in English Literature (1991), Birkbeck College, University of London Research Interests: Her work focuses on institutional frameworks shaping technological innovation and corporate governance, with comparative studies across developed and emerging markets. Key areas include industrial clustering, varieties of capitalism, and governance in China, Romania, and Tanzania. Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral students researching topics like organic foods biodiversity, open innovation dynamics, and economic growth in coordinated market economies. Active in grant-funded projects on institutional development and regional innovation. Academic Networks: Member of the Centre on Labour and Global Production (CLGP) and Centre for Globalisation Research (CGR) at QMUL.

Vesselin DimitrovView profile

Associate Professor

• Democratization
• Communism
• Cold War
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Dr Vesselin Dimitrov is an Associate Professor (Education) and Deputy Head of Department for Education in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His expertise spans democratization processes, Cold War history, Eastern European politics, and communist regimes. He has authored three books and numerous articles focusing on Bulgaria's political transition, Central and Eastern Europe's post-communist trajectories, and Soviet influence in the Balkans. His work examines institutional dynamics, executive power structures, and the interplay between domestic and international forces in shaping political systems. Dr Dimitrov's research interests include the political evolution of post-communist states, particularly Bulgaria, and the historical legacies of Soviet policies. He has analyzed the transition from communism to democracy, fiscal policy frameworks in Central and Eastern Europe, and Bulgaria's path to EU integration. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary governance challenges, emphasizing comparative perspectives across Eastern European contexts. He contributes to academic discourse through his publications on topics such as the Sovietization of Eastern Europe, the origins of the Cold War in the Balkans, and the role of executive institutions in post-communist transitions. His work often highlights the complex interplay between local political actors and external geopolitical pressures, offering nuanced insights into regional stability and institutional development.

Jonathan BohlmannView profile

Professor

• Innovation
• New Product Development
• Design Thinking
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Jonathan Bohlmann is a **Department Head and Professor of Marketing and Innovation** at the Department of Business Management, North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from MIT (1996), an MBA from Texas Christian University, and degrees in Aeronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Prior to academia, he worked in aerospace engineering, managing R&D projects in materials and aircraft design optimization. His research focuses on **innovation strategy**, **new product development**, and **strategic decision-making**, with emphasis on first-mover advantage, pricing strategies, and consumer adoption dynamics. He has published in top-tier journals such as the *Journal of Marketing* and *Marketing Science*. His work bridges engineering and business disciplines, informed by both academic and industry experience. Executive Role:** Member of NC State’s Executive Team. Awards:** Zelnak Management of Innovation Research Award (2011). Labs/Teams:** Active in NC State initiatives such as the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) and the Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI). Bohlmann’s career spans academia and industry, blending technical expertise with marketing strategy. His research addresses how firms innovate effectively amid competitive and market pressures, with practical insights for both startups and established organizations.

Daisoon KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• International Macroeconomics
• International Trade
• Macroeconomics
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Daisoon Kim is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Poole College of Management, NC State University. His research focuses on international macroeconomics, international trade, and macroeconomics fields. He previously served as a research fellow at the London Business School and earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Washington (2019). Education: Ph.D. Economics, University of Washington (2019) Master of Arts in Economics, Sogang University (2012) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Sogang University (2009) Research interests include analyzing trade policies, macroeconomic dynamics, and the impacts of international sanctions. His recent work explores topics like multinational investment under policy uncertainty, firm-level responses to global crises, and the interplay between skilled immigration and trade. He frequently publishes in top journals and maintains an active Twitter presence (@DaisoonKim). His articles (2022–2025) highlight themes such as economic sanctions' third-country effects, pandemic-driven corporate restructuring, and the role of heterogeneous market structures in global trade patterns. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific research output reflects significant scholarly engagement in international economics. No student advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He is affiliated with the International Economics and Macroeconomics groups within the Department of Economics at Poole College.

Nicolas BaconView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Industrial Relations
• Labour Studies
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Nicolas Bacon is a Professor of Human Resource Management at Bayes Business School, part of City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD and BA, and his research focuses on HRM practices' impact on organizational performance and employee outcomes across sectors including manufacturing, public services, and private equity-owned firms. He has authored over 50 academic articles and edited the Industrial Relations Journal (2004–2008). His expertise spans industrial relations, equality certifications (e.g., Two Ticks scheme), disability employment policies, and the effects of private equity on HR practices. Key contributions include analyzing job quality in leveraged buyouts, workforce trust dynamics under financialization, and disabled employees' experiences during economic crises. Professional memberships include the ESRC Peer Review College and the Academic Advisory Council of the Institute for Family Business Research Foundation. His work bridges academic research with practical HR challenges, emphasizing evidence-based policy recommendations for inclusive workplaces and organizational effectiveness.

Stan KleinView profile

Professor

• Memory Studies
• Cognitive Psychology
• Philosophy of Mind
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Stan Klein is a Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters & Science. He holds a BA from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Prior to UCSB, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an Assistant Professor at Trinity University, San Antonio. His research critically examines assumptions regarding the self, memory, and consciousness, emphasizing empirical and theoretical rigor. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Stanford University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Harvard University Research Interests: Klein focuses on foundational questions about self-awareness, memory mechanisms, and consciousness. He challenges conventional theories, advocating for a deeper integration of phenomenological experience into cognitive science. His work explores the role of episodic memory in future-oriented cognition, the philosophical underpinnings of personal identity, and the implications of replication failures in psychological research. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. Publications Trends: Klein’s recent work emphasizes theoretical critiques and empirical re-evaluations of memory and consciousness. His articles often propose novel frameworks, such as the dyadic self-theory and the reconsideration of autonoetic consciousness. He frequently engages with replication issues, urging methodological innovation in psychological science. Advising and Grants: While specific advising and grant details are not provided, his academic roles suggest involvement in mentoring graduate students and securing research funding. His lab likely focuses on experimental and theoretical investigations into self, memory, and cognition. Labs/Teams: As a faculty member in PBS, Klein contributes to collaborative efforts within UCSB’s Psychological & Brain Sciences community, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly mentioned.

• Educational Technology
• Affective Computing
• Multimedia Learning
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Robert Atkinson is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, Arizona State University. His research focuses on educational technology, affective computing, and cognitive science, with particular emphasis on leveraging augmented reality, biometric sensors, and game-based systems to enhance learning outcomes. He explores how multimedia environments, animated pedagogical agents, and adaptive learning systems can improve STEM education, user experience, and cognitive skill acquisition. Developed AR tools like MantarayAR for probability education Conducted pioneering work on affect detection through biometric data Investigated instructional design principles for transitioning learners from examples to problem-solving Explored gender matching effects of avatars in career belief restructuring His work bridges cognitive psychology with technology, addressing challenges in educational software design, human-computer interaction, and embodied learning. Key projects include the V-Lab mobile platform for networking education and the CritViz peer critique system for large classrooms. Atkinson's contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed publications in areas like EEG-based performance prediction, adaptive game design, and embodied mLearning frameworks.