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Charles HowlandView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Environmental Law
• Energy Law
• Regulatory Compliance
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Charles Howland is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he teaches Navigating the Regulatory State: Law, Science and Policy in the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program. He is also a Partner and Environmental Chair at the international law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, bringing decades of experience in environmental and energy law from both public and private sectors. His academic role is part-time and adjunct, reflecting his active legal practice. Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Former co-instructor, Energy Law, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law U.S. State Department Fulbright Specialist (2017–2020, 2022) Teaching focus: regulatory policy, environmental law, energy law, and sustainability Charles Howland holds a B.A. from Cornell University and a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law, with executive education from Harvard Kennedy School and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. His research and professional expertise lie at the intersection of law, science, and policy, particularly in environmental regulation , Superfund and brownfield redevelopment , renewable energy siting (especially on contaminated lands, or 'brightfields'), and energy market restructuring . He has been instrumental in shaping federal environmental guidance and advancing sustainability initiatives in both public and private sectors. Though no recent publications are listed in the provided texts, his thought leadership is evident through frequent lectures, conference presentations, and advisory roles in academic and policy forums. He was appointed to the Fulbright Specialist Roster in environmental and energy law, reflecting international recognition of his expertise. His accolades include multiple EPA Medals (Silver and Bronze) and a Gold Medal from the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board for leadership in major environmental remediation projects and policy development. EPA Silver Medal (2017) – for remediation and redevelopment of Tradepoint Atlantic Gold Medal (2015) – for cleanup of Sparrows Point Steel Mill EPA Silver Medal (2013) – for RE-Powering America Initiative EPA Bronze Medals (2002, 2001) – for defense site and RCRA policy work Public Service and Excellence in Government Awards (2006) Mr. Howland has advised governments and institutions globally, served on local planning commissions, and currently contributes to energy equity as a board member of the Energy Coordinating Agency in Philadelphia. He has mentored law students through teaching roles but no formal list of advisees is available. He continues to influence future legal and policy leaders through his teaching and public engagement. He has been involved in significant grant-like initiatives through federal task forces and international academic collaborations, including co-developing a Nordic Master Programme in Environmental and Energy Law. His work bridges legal practice, academic instruction, and public service, with ongoing contributions to energy justice and regulatory innovation.

Robert LapowskyView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Reorganization
• Financial Restructuring
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Robert Lapowsky serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law and Co-Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Department, with over four decades of expertise in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights since 1979. He represents financial institutions, debtors, creditors’ committees, and trustees in complex corporate reorganization cases. His educational background includes: J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University (1979) B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University (1975) Mr. Lapowsky specializes in bankruptcy litigation and financial restructuring, with core competencies in: Corporate Reorganization Debtor-Creditor Rights Negotiations Bankruptcy Trustee Representation Financial Institution Workout Strategies His professional accolades feature: Election as Fellow of The American College of Bankruptcy Continuous inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007 Annual recognition by Chambers & Partners as Pennsylvania’s top bankruptcy lawyer since 2008 Super Lawyer designation (top 5%) for 11 consecutive years While his adjunct professorship involves legal education, the text specifies no academic advisees or research grants. He leads Stevens & Lee’s specialized bankruptcy practice group, directing a team of attorneys in high-stakes financial restructurings nationwide.

• Economics
• Labor Economics
• Entrepreneurship
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Stephen F. Gohman is a Research Fellow at the University of Louisville's College of Business. He holds a PhD in Economics from North Carolina State University, an ME in Economics from North Carolina State University, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University. As a postdoctoral fellow at Duke University Medical Center, he bridges economics with interdisciplinary research. PhD (Economics), North Carolina State University ME (Economics), North Carolina State University BA (Mathematics and Economics), Indiana University His research focuses on the intersection of labor economics, public policy, and institutional analysis. Key themes include: Ethical and efficiency considerations in minimum wage debates Entrepreneurial survival in competitive markets Regulatory frameworks in alcohol industries Institutional consequences of political regime changes Recent publications examine moral-economic tradeoffs, craft brewery market dynamics, regulatory theory, and political economy. His work combines empirical analysis with behavioral economics frameworks. Awards and honors include: Faculty Favorite (2013-16, 2018-2023) Business First's 20 People to Know (2016) Outstanding Service Award, College of Business Multiple teaching awards (2007, 2017) Stephen F. Gohman's scholarship informs policy discussions through rigorous empirical analysis of economic behavior across diverse contexts.

Philip RathgebView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Comparative Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Welfare States
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Philip Rathgeb is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Previously a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Konstanz, he holds a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute and has held visiting positions at Harvard University, Lund University, and the University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on comparative political economy and comparative politics, with expertise in welfare states, industrial relations, trade unions, radical right parties, and the intersection of capitalism and democracy. Current projects include analyzing the political economy of eco-social policies and radical right impacts on welfare systems, supported by a German Research Foundation (DFG) grant. Comparative Analysis of Radical Right Policies Welfare State Transformation Trade Union Dynamics Capitalism-Democracy Relationship Eco-Social Backlash His seminal work includes the 2024 Oxford University Press book How the Radical Right Has Changed Capitalism and Welfare in Europe and the USA , which examines how nativist and authoritarian ideologies reshape economic and social policies. Publications appear in journals like Socio-Economic Review , Journal of European Public Policy , and West European Politics . Scientific awards include the Kurt W. Rothschild Award, Theodor Körner Prize, Austrian Chamber of Labour's Science and Innovation Awards, and the Richard Titmuss Book Award. He co-chairs Edinburgh's Work, Economy, and Welfare research group and the Virtual ESPAnet Workshop.

Mary DavisView profile

Professor

• Chronic Pain
• Emotion Regulation
• Resilience
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Mary Davis is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She serves as Research Council Chair of the Center for Mindfulness, Compassion, and Resilience at ASU and maintains affiliation with the REACH Institute. Her research examines how emotional and social factors influence adaptation to chronic stressors, particularly chronic pain conditions, with a focus on developing mindfulness-based interventions to bolster resilience. Her educational background includes: B.S. from University of Idaho (1979) M.S. from University of Pittsburgh (1989) Ph.D. from University of Pittsburgh (1994) Dr. Davis's research program centers on social and emotional predictors of adaptation to chronic stress and pain, with particular emphasis on mindfulness-based approaches to promoting emotion regulation and resilience. She leads the Emotion Regulation and Health Lab, which investigates multiple interconnected areas: mindfulness applications for chronic pain management, health consequences of childhood trauma, physiological effects of affectionate touch, resilience factors that mitigate stress impacts, and mechanisms of chronic pain transmission across generations. Her work bridges clinical psychology, health psychology, and neuroscience to develop practical interventions for individuals facing chronic health challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory with increasing interdisciplinary connections. Her current work integrates developmental psychology perspectives with pain research, examining how early experiences shape later pain vulnerability. There is growing emphasis on the relationship between sleep-circadian rhythms and chronic pain conditions, along with sophisticated examination of genetic and environmental factors in pain development. Her research increasingly employs longitudinal and twin study methodologies to disentangle complex causal pathways in pain and resilience processes. Mary Davis has secured substantial research funding from the National Institutes of Health, including the active grant 'Sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances as risk and progression factors for multiple chronic pain conditions' (2023-2028), 'Research training in drug abuse prevention' (2021-2026), and 'Genetic and Environmental Origins of the Development of Pain in Children' (2016-2027). Her previous successful grants include studies on emotional resilience in fibromyalgia, affectionate touch effects on cardiovascular responses, and mindfulness interventions for chronic pain conditions. She actively mentors graduate students through dissertation committees (PSY 799), research practicums (PSY 780), and directed research courses (PSY 792). Her service contributions include extensive journal reviewing for Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Health Psychology, Pain, and Psychosomatic Medicine, along with committee service within her department and professional organizations including the American Psychological Association's Division 38 (Health). The Emotion Regulation and Health Lab, directed by Dr. Davis, brings together interdisciplinary researchers to investigate how emotional and social processes affect adaptation to chronic stressors. The lab employs both experimental and longitudinal methodologies to examine mechanisms through which mindfulness, social support, and other resilience factors influence health outcomes in populations experiencing chronic pain conditions. Current lab projects examine the neural mechanisms of mindfulness interventions, the role of self-compassion in pain management, and developmental pathways to chronic pain conditions.

• Comparative urban dynamics
• City building processes
• Urban competitiveness and resilience
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Douglas Webster is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies and an Affiliate Global Futures Scholar with the Center for Asian Research. His academic career spans over thirty-five years with significant contributions to urban planning and development, particularly in East Asia but also extending to Latin America, Africa, and North America. Webster received his Ph.D. from the University of California-Berkeley. His educational background has provided the foundation for his extensive work on urban development issues across multiple continents. Professor Webster's research focuses on comparative city building processes, examining how cities develop differently across jurisdictions and cultures. His specific interests include urban form and dynamics, urban competitiveness and resilience, and peri-urbanization (the expansion of urban development onto city fringes worldwide). Geographically, his work centers on East Asia, with current projects examining China's One Belt One Road Strategy impact on the Greater Mekong Subregion, peri-urbanization in China and Thailand, urban resiliency in the Greater Mekong Subregion, and the future of Dhaka Megapolitan Region in Bangladesh. He is currently co-authoring a book on Chinese urban futures based on two decades of fieldwork. Webster's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a clear thematic focus on urban development in Asia. His recent work shows increasing attention to China's urbanization patterns, peri-urban dynamics, and climate adaptation in Southeast Asian cities. The publications reveal a methodological diversity including comparative analysis, census data interpretation, and case studies of specific metropolitan regions. Throughout his career, Webster has maintained significant professional service, including editorial board memberships for journals like the Journal of Urban Management and Space/Ruang, and committee service at ASU including the Graduate Admissions Committee and Tenure Promotion Committee. His professional network extends to international organizations including the World Bank, where he has served as a consultant on urban development issues. Professor Webster has previously held academic positions at Stanford University (as a Senior Consulting Professor), University of British Columbia, Asian Institute of Technology, Utrecht University, and the University of Calgary. He served as Senior Urban Advisor to the Thai Government from 1993 to 1998 and was an early-career staff member at the World Bank based in Malaysia. His extensive consulting work with international organizations and private corporations has informed his academic research and vice versa.

Tracy Yue WangView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Law and Economics
• Behavioral Finance
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Tracy Yue Wang is the John Spooner Professor of Finance at the Carlson School of Management , University of Minnesota . Her research focuses on corporate governance , law and economics , and behavioral finance , with particular interest in the impact of social trends like ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) , DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) , income inequality , and ideological polarization on corporate finance and governance. PhD in Finance, University of Maryland (2005) MA in Economics, Ohio State University (2000) BA in International Finance, Renmin University of China (1998) She has published in top-tier journals including Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Review of Economic Studies, Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization, and Journal of Accounting and Economics. Her research spans topics such as corporate securities fraud , securities market regulation , CEO risk culture , and innovation policy . She serves as an editor for the Journal of Corporate Finance . Her work examines how social trends like increasing attention to ESG and DEI, growing ideological polarization, and rising income inequality influence corporate behavior. She also investigates household stock market participation following corporate scandals, management risk and its impact on corporate decisions, and behavioral finance aspects of CEO decision-making under uncertainty. Tracy Yue Wang’s research has significant implications for corporate governance practices and financial regulation . She explores how management risk affects corporate debt structure, the cultural origins of CEO behavior , the relationship between income inequality and equity markets , and the spillover effects of corporate diversity culture . Her recent work also examines the impact of the George Floyd event on DEI corporate initiatives .

• Social History
• Temporal Studies
• Agrarian History
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Ritam Sengupta is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO), specializing in the social history of time in South Asia. His project "Reconfiguring Seasonality: The Temporalities of Agrarian Practice in North India, 19th and 20th Centuries" investigates how temporality was restructured through agrarian labor, ecological changes, revenue systems, and monetization during colonial and postcolonial periods. Focuses on agrarian temporalities at the intersection of colonial modernity and pre-colonial continuities Examines irrigation infrastructure, state revenue collection, rural credit markets, and labor migration patterns Part of the ZMO's cross-cutting research initiative "Timely Histories: A Social History of Time in South Asia"

Jay KimView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Global Operations Strategy
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Jay Kim serves as Associate Professor of Operations and Technology Management at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, where he teaches operations management, global strategy, supply chain systems, and product innovation. His leadership roles include Department Chair (1995-1997), Faculty Director of International Programs (1997-2006), and Research Director of the Global Manufacturing Futures Project (1994-1997). From 2015-2017, he was founding Director General of Korea's Innovation Center in Washington DC. Professor Kim holds a PhD in Operations Management from Ohio State University (1989), an MBA from Bowling Green State University (1985), and a BA in Management from Seoul National University, Korea (1980). His research centers on global operations and value chain strategies, specifically examining synergies between technological innovation and emerging market development. Recent work explores bio innovation ecosystems, siRNA delivery systems for cancer therapy, and pandemic vaccine supply chain dynamics. He integrates operations management principles with biotechnology commercialization, analyzing cluster formation in Boston's bio hub and Seoul's strategic development. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a strategic pivot toward biotechnology applications while maintaining core expertise in global operations. His work bridges vaccine production challenges with electronics manufacturing insights, examines bio cluster success factors, and develops novel drug delivery platforms. Key themes include cross-industry knowledge transfer, value chain reconfiguration in emerging sectors, and innovation ecosystem design. Professor Kim maintains extensive industry engagement through advisory roles and executive education. Notable contributions include: Special advisor to Daewoo Group Chairman Kim Woo-Choong (1997) Consulting for IBM, Raytheon, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, and major Korean conglomerates Designing Korea Innovation Center programs: KIC Start MassChallenge, KIC Bio-Health Accelerators Leading Global Manufacturing Futures Project research initiatives His work with the Korea Innovation Center established cross-border innovation frameworks connecting Boston's bio ecosystem with Seoul's development strategy, while his current research examines extracellular siRNA delivery mechanisms and bio cluster evolution through Questrom's research seminars.

Mehmet OzbilginView profile

Assistant Professor

• Accounting
• Corporate Disclosure
• Strategic Knowledge Sharing
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Mehmet Ozbilgin is an Assistant Professor at the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York (CUNY) - Baruch College. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Purdue University, an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. Education: PhD, Accounting, Purdue University MBA, Finance, Georgia State University BS, Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University His research focuses on the interplay between corporate strategy and external disclosure, strategic knowledge sharing, and financial signaling. He explores how firms use accounting practices to align operational and financial strategies while navigating governance and transparency challenges. Recent research trends highlight his work on corporate governance, decision rights allocation in information systems, and the impact of disclosure quality on firm value. His publications span topics like strategic knowledge-sharing models, income smoothing informational consequences, and CSR reporting dynamics. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award (Zicklin School of Business, 2005) Certificate for Distinguished Teaching (Purdue University, 2001) American Accounting Association Doctoral Consortium Fellow (1999) Beta Gamma Sigma Membership (1995)

Katarina SamuelssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Curriculum Theory
• Professional Theoretical Issues
• Teacher Education
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Katarina Samuelsson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg. She has a background as a Swedish and English teacher in upper secondary schools and now teaches in teacher education programs, master's courses, and pedagogy courses while supervising undergraduate and graduate theses. Her research focuses on curriculum theory, professional theoretical issues, and the organizational dynamics of teacher work. Education: Not explicitly mentioned in available texts Research Projects: Project on teacher education (with Daniel Pettersson); quality management in municipal schools (with Mette Liljenberg) Her recent publications analyze: International educational research communication networks Teacher education trends in Sweden and globally Pandemic responses in European higher education Citizens' perspectives on school quality and reform Key collaborations include researchers in Sweden and international institutions, with comparative studies between Nordic countries and global contexts.

Sebastian FindeisenView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Macroeconomics
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Sebastian Findeisen is Professor of Economic Policy at the Department of Economics, University of Konstanz since 2019. Previously, he was Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim. He holds multiple prestigious research affiliations including CEPR Research Fellow (Labour, Public), Member of the Board for the Cluster of Excellence 'The Politics of Inequality', CESifo Research Network Fellow, IZA Research Fellow, and ZEW Research Associate. His research focuses on economic policy at the intersection of public, labor and macroeconomics. Key areas of interest include: Labor markets and digitalization Globalization effects on employment Education finance and income-contingent student loans Optimal capital and labor income taxation Social mobility and inequality Regional labor market dynamics Findeisen's recent publications show a strong focus on the impact of technological change on labor markets, particularly examining how digitalization and robotics affect workers across different skill levels and demographic groups. His work often combines theoretical modeling with rigorous empirical analysis using high-quality administrative datasets. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between trade, technological change, and labor market outcomes in Germany. His scientific honors and affiliations include: CEPR Research Fellow (Labour, Public) Member of Board, Cluster of Excellence 'The Politics of Inequality' CESifo Research Network Fellow IZA Research Fellow ZEW Research Associate Findeisen has been actively involved in research projects examining the future of work in post-industrial welfare states, with a particular focus on digitalization, automation, and their implications for labor markets. He organizes academic workshops, including the upcoming 'Determinants and Consequences of Labor Market Mobility' workshop in Konstanz (July 1-2, 2024). His research has been supported by various academic institutions and has significant policy implications for education funding, labor market regulation, and social policy design.

Almuth SchollView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• International Macroeconomics
• Sovereign Debt
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Almuth Scholl is a Professor of Economics at the University of Konstanz and serves as a principal investigator at the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”. Her research focuses on macroeconomic policy with emphasis on sovereign debt dynamics, fiscal policy, and their intersection with political economy and economic inequality. Her research interests center on macroeconomics and international macroeconomics , particularly examining how sovereign debt crises interact with political polarization and economic inequality . Current work investigates fiscal policy responses during financial crises through her Cluster project “From Bad to Worse? Financial Crises, Polarization, and Inequality”, analyzing politico-economic feedback loops between debt distress and social fragmentation. Analysis of her 14 recent publications (2025-2008) reveals consistent focus on sovereign debt sustainability, taxation mechanisms, and political economy drivers. Work spans Journal of International Economics (7 publications), Review of Economic Dynamics , and International Economic Review , demonstrating methodological rigor in quantitative macroeconomic modeling applied to real-world policy challenges like tax avoidance, bailout conditionality, and debt relief effectiveness. Scientific recognition includes: CEPR Research Fellow As principal investigator in the Cluster of Excellence, she leads interdisciplinary research connecting macroeconomic policy with social inequality dynamics. Her work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical analysis of sovereign default risks, political turnover, and fiscal policy impacts on distributional outcomes, contributing to policy debates on inequality mitigation during economic crises.

• Performance Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Autoethnography
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Lesa Lockford is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Theatre & Film at Bowling Green State University 's College of Arts & Sciences. She teaches undergraduate courses in Acting, Voice, and Performance Studies, while offering graduate seminars in Performance Theory, Qualitative Inquiry, and Gender/Sexuality Performativity. Affiliated faculty: American Culture Studies, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Research specialties: Autoethnographic performance, gender identity, and qualitative methodologies Performance work: Lost Lines solo production (2012) across national academic conferences

Holly BirdView profile

Associate Professor

• Composition
• Writing Pedagogy
• Rhetoric
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Holly Bird serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the English Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University. She is a core faculty member of the University Writing Program, instructing composition courses across campus. Her pedagogical focus centers on dismantling psychological barriers in student writing through mindset transformation. Dr. Bird actively works to replace self-limiting beliefs like "I cannot write" with empowered perspectives by restructuring students' cognitive frameworks around writing capabilities. This approach integrates composition theory with confidence-building techniques.