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Mauro Bambi is an Associate Professor at Durham University Business School and an Associate Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies. His research focuses on Macroeconomic Theory, Endogenous Growth, Habit Formation, and Behavioral Economics. He earned his PhD from the European University Institute (2007) and held positions at ETH Zurich and the University of York. He directs the Centre for Macroeconomic Policy (CEMAP) and has been recognized with the 2008 Italian Association of Applied Mathematics award for his PhD thesis. Education: PhD in Economics (European University Institute, 2007); Postdoctoral Fellowships at Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) and ETH Zurich (Switzerland). Research Interests: Macroeconomic Theory and Policy Design Endogenous Growth and Fluctuations Habit Formation in Economic Models Behavioral Economic Preferences Mathematical Methods in Macroeconomics Key Contributions: His work on habit formation models, time-to-build frameworks, and policy design has influenced macroeconomic theory. Recent studies analyze post-COVID demand shifts and pandemic economic impacts. Awards: 2008 Graduate Prize for Best PhD Thesis (Italian Association of Applied Mathematics). Advising and Leadership: Supervised PhD students like Federico Bertoni and Xinyi Xu. Directed CEMAP from 2019–2022, fostering macroeconomic policy research. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations at the Institute of Advanced Studies. Labs/Teams: Leader of CEMAP, collaborating with global institutions on macroeconomic policy analysis.

• Macroeconomic Theory
• Endogenous Growth
• Endogenous Fluctuations
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Per Krusell is Professor of Economics at Stockholm University and holds the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES). He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and served as President of the European Economic Association in 2020. He is currently the Secretary of the Prize Committee for the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Minnesota Research Interests: Per Krusell’s research spans macroeconomics , inequality , climate economics , labor markets , and political economy . He has made foundational contributions to understanding incomplete markets, wealth distribution, optimal taxation, and the macroeconomic effects of climate change. His work often integrates dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models with heterogeneous agents to study long-run outcomes and policy impacts. Publications Trend: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on climate policy , integrated assessment modeling , and macro-labor dynamics . Key themes include carbon taxation, labor supply responses to productivity growth, fiscal multipliers in heterogeneous-agent settings, and the macroeconomic consequences of vaccination and epidemic control. Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Econometric Society Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Economics President, European Economic Association (2020) Secretary, Nobel Prize Committee in Economic Sciences Advising & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership roles in global economic associations and policy committees indicate extensive academic advising and grant involvement in macroeconomic policy and climate economics. Labs & Teams: He is affiliated with the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University, a leading research institute in macroeconomics and international economics.

• Macroeconomics
• Inequality
• Climate Economics
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Erniel Bayhon Barrios is a Professor at the Malaysia School of Business, Monash University. Formerly a professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman and a visiting scholar at Karlstad University (Sweden) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (Japan). He holds a PhD in Statistics (1990) from the University of the Philippines Diliman. His research focuses on computational statistics, nonparametric methods, data science, and computational econometrics, with applications in spatiotemporal modeling, time series, and financial markets. He has contributed to high-dimensional data analysis, volatility modeling, and robust statistical techniques. Key projects include the National Mental Health Survey and Well-Being (2019–2021) and building a data-driven organization for the Habib Group (2025–2026). He is an elected member of the International Statistical Institute (2012), associate editor of Communications in Statistical Applications and Methods , and served on the board of the International Association of Statistical Computing (2022–2025). He advises PhD students on topics like stochastic frontier models, data assignment in big data, and high-frequency time series analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and economic growth.

• Computational Statistics
• Nonparametric Methods
• Data Science/Big Data Analytics
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Kenneth McLaughlin is the Evelyn and John G. Phillips Distinguished Chair in Mathematics at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and B.A. in Mathematics from New York University (1994 and 1989). Prior to Tulane, he served as faculty at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the University of Arizona, Universidade Federal de Brasília, and Colorado State University, where he also held leadership roles as Department Head and Chair. His research focuses on integrability, applying techniques across mathematics to study complex systems and phenomena. He has held visiting positions at institutions worldwide, including France, Italy, Brazil, Belgium, and the UK. McLaughlin’s research spans integrable systems, nonlinear dynamics, and asymptotic analysis. His work often involves the Riemann-Hilbert problem approach, orthogonal polynomials, and random matrix theory. Notable contributions include studies on soliton gases, the KdV equation, and universality in quantum operator dynamics. His recent articles explore topics such as asymptotic behavior of polynomials, soliton gas condensation, and hydrodynamic limits in integrable systems. McLaughlin’s academic career is marked by interdisciplinary collaboration and international research engagement.

• Integrable Systems
• Mathematical Physics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
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Andre Levchenko is the John C. Malone Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University, with secondary appointments in the Department of Neurosurgery and affiliations with the Cancer Signaling Networks, Immunology, and the Yale Program in Neurodevelopment and Regeneration. His research focuses on systems biology, signal transduction, and cell-cell communication, utilizing microfluidics and computational modeling to study cancer progression, stem cell behavior, and neurological disorders. PhD, Columbia University MEng, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Levchenko's work explores how cells process dynamic signals to make critical decisions, particularly in glioblastoma migration, organoid development, and cardiovascular tissue engineering. His lab develops innovative microfluidic platforms and mathematical models to dissect multicellular communication and signaling networks. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding YAP-driven cancer invasion , NOTCH signaling in angiogenesis , and metabolic regulation of hypoxia responses . He has pioneered methods for organoid modeling and single-cell analysis , advancing precision in biological signaling studies. Scientific Awards : Computational Molecular Biology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Burroughs Wellcome Fund) National Academies Keck Futures Conference Invitee Distinguished Guest Lecturer, University of Virginia American Asthma Foundation Early Excellence Award Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Levchenko leads the Levchenko Lab at the Yale Systems Biology Institute, collaborating with institutions like Mayo Clinic and Yale Cancer Center. His research has received recognition in Faculty of 1000 and multiple journal highlights.

• Systems Biology
• Signal Transduction
• Cell Communication
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Michael Baldea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin . He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2006), with prior degrees from 'Babeş-Bolyai' University in Romania (M.Sc. 2001, Diploma 2000). His research group develops theoretical and computational methods for Process and Energy Systems Engineering , focusing on integrated decision-making, performance optimization, and process intensification with industrial validation. Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2006) M.Sc., Interface Process Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2001) Diploma, Chemical Engineering, 'Babeş-Bolyai' University (2000) Research Thrusts: Integrated decision-making in chemical/energy supply chains Process performance monitoring and optimization Process integration and intensification Key applications include grid-responsive chemical plants, intensified distillation/column designs, and renewable energy integration for building systems. Scientific Awards: Frank A. Liddell, Jr. Fellowship NSF CAREER Award (2015-2020) Moncrief Grand Challenges Faculty Award (2014) AIChE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2017) Implementation : His group has translated research into commercial tools through partnerships with industrial test beds and is working to integrate methods into commercial simulators. They explore predictive approaches for building energy management and strategic capital investment analysis in next-generation energy systems.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Energy Systems
• Nonlinear Optimization
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Professor Scott Sisson is Director of the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) and Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of New South Wales, School of Mathematics and Statistics. His research focuses on computational statistics, particularly solving 'intractable' statistical problems through Bayesian methods, big data techniques, simulation algorithms, and extreme value theory with environmental applications. Education includes a PhD in Statistics from Bristol University (2002), MSc in Environmental Statistics from Lancaster University (1997), and BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from Lancaster University (1996). Research interests span: Bayesian statistics and uncertainty quantification Big data analytics and scalable algorithms Machine learning integration with statistical methods Extreme value modeling for climate/environment Computational techniques for intractable problems Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on Bayesian computation, spatiotemporal modeling, and interdisciplinary applications in materials science, oncology, quantum computing, transportation policy, and ecology. Methodological innovations include likelihood-free inference, modular Bayesian analyses, and symbolic data modeling. Awards and honors: 2020 Service Award (Statistical Society of Australia) 2017 ARC Future Fellowship 2015 G. N. Alexander Medal (Engineers Australia) 2011 Moran Medal (Australian Academy of Science) 2010 J.G. Russell Award (Australian Academy of Science) 2010 Queen Elizabeth II Research Fellowship As Director of uDASH, he leads data science initiatives across UNSW. He maintains sustained ARC funding and supervises students in computational statistics, Bayesian methods, extreme value theory, and machine learning. Professional service includes editorial roles for Statistics and Computing and past presidency of Statistical Society of Australia.

• Computational Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• Big Data
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Dr. Kenan Arifoglu is an Associate Professor at the UCL School of Management. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the Ross Business School, University of Michigan (2008–2012). His education includes a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University (2012), two MSc degrees from Northwestern University (2008) and Koç University (2007), and a BSc from Koç University (2005). His research focuses on behavioral motivations in healthcare, supply chains, pricing, and entrepreneurial operations. Key projects include analyzing inefficiencies in flu vaccine supply chains and developing frameworks for high-growth startups. His work bridges operations management with practical challenges in healthcare, retail, and entrepreneurship. Recent publications address topics such as luxury brand licensing dynamics, incentive programs in healthcare systems, and the theoretical foundations of lean startup methodologies. These contributions span disciplines like marketing, operations research, and public health, emphasizing cross-sectoral applications. Dr. Arifoglu’s advising and grant activities are not detailed here. He is affiliated with the UCL School of Management and actively contributes to academic discourse through his research and teaching roles.

• Healthcare Management
• Supply-Chain Management
• Pricing and Revenue Management
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Konstantinos Drakos is a Professor at the Department of Accounting and Finance, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at AUEB (2009–2012), Assistant Professor at the University of Patras (2003–2008), and Lecturer at the University of Essex (2001–2002). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Essex, preceded by an MSc and undergraduate studies in Economics at the University of Athens. His research focuses on Applied Financial Economics and the Economics of Security, with recent work analyzing hedge fund leverage, geopolitical risk impacts, cryptocurrency markets, and green banking. Teaching responsibilities include Macroeconomic Theory, Finance for Banking, and Risk Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Drakos' publications span over two decades, addressing topics such as terrorism's economic effects, bank lending behavior, and investment under uncertainty. His recent articles (2022–2025) emphasize cryptocurrency dynamics, geopolitical risk interactions, and financial stability in green banking. Notable themes include market volatility, capital allocation under uncertainty, and policy responses to systemic risks. No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. His research has explored structural shifts in financial risk, macroeconomic sentiment, and cross-market linkages following major global events like 9/11 and the 2008 crisis. Drakos has advised on policy-related topics related to financial markets and regulatory frameworks, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed here.

• Applied Financial Economics
• Economics of Security
• Financial Risk Management
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Moshe E. Ben-Akiva is the Edmund K Turner Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds a B.S. from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (1968), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in transportation systems from MIT (1971, 1973). His research focuses on transportation systems analysis, intelligent transportation systems, demand modeling, econometrics, and infrastructure management. He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including election to the National Academy of Engineering (2025) for contributions to transportation systems modeling and demand analysis. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, including agent-based microsimulation for freight logistics, tradable credit schemes for congestion management, and behavioral dimensions of transport decarbonization. Ben-Akiva collaborates with industry and policymakers to design sustainable mobility solutions. His notable publications include foundational texts on discrete choice analysis and stated preference elicitation. He advises on transportation policy, urban planning, and emerging mobility technologies such as automated vehicles and urban air mobility. Current research explores impacts of automated mobility-on-demand systems, real-time tolling strategies, and e-commerce delivery demand modeling. His team develops tools like SimMobility Freight, an agent-based urban freight simulator. He remains active in teaching, focusing on demand modeling and econometrics courses at MIT.

• Transportation Systems Analysis
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Demand Modeling
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Professor Eugene O'Brien serves as Professor of Civil Engineering within the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin's College of Engineering and Architecture. His research focuses on critical structural assessment methodologies for long-span bridges, with particular expertise in traffic load modeling and bridge safety evaluation. His research interests center on structural engineering challenges related to bridge infrastructure, specifically traffic load assessment for long-span bridges , structural health monitoring systems , and sustainable infrastructure management . Professor O'Brien pioneered camera-based monitoring techniques to overcome limitations of traditional Weigh-in-Motion sensors during congested traffic conditions, enabling more accurate safety assessments of aging bridge infrastructure. His work addresses the critical gap in quantifying traffic loading on bridges with spans up to 2 kilometers, where conventional methods fail during stop-and-go traffic scenarios. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on probabilistic modeling of traffic loads, with increasing sophistication in handling extreme events and long-term infrastructure performance. His work spans fundamental statistical methods for load effect prediction, practical applications in real-world bridge assessments, and environmental considerations regarding infrastructure carbon footprints. The research demonstrates strong methodological evolution from basic traffic modeling to comprehensive lifetime assessment frameworks incorporating sustainability metrics. As co-founder and director of Roughan O'Donovan's subsidiary Innovative Solutions (ROD-IS), Professor O'Brien has translated research into practice through significant projects including the Malahide Railway Viaduct assessment (2009), EU-funded bridge lifespan simulation tools (2011), vibration reduction systems for bridge cables, and structural assessments for major international projects including the Ting Kau Bridge in Hong Kong, the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland, and the Chacao Channel Bridge in Chile. His consultancy work demonstrates direct application of academic research to critical infrastructure challenges worldwide. Professor O'Brien's research group operates at the intersection of structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure management, with particular emphasis on extending bridge service life through accurate safety assessment. Their work on the Chacao Channel Bridge demonstrates practical implementation of traffic monitoring systems using toll data to manage truck loads, while their environmental impact analysis shows how accurate safety assessments reduce unnecessary bridge replacements, thereby lowering the carbon footprint of transportation infrastructure through extended service life of carbon-intensive materials like concrete and steel.

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Safety Assessment
• Traffic Load Modeling
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John B. Taylor is the Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University and the George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution. He directs the Stanford Introductory Economics Center and has held leadership roles at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). His academic expertise spans macroeconomics, monetary economics, and international economics, with a focus on policy frameworks and central banking. **Education**: Taylor earned a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University (1968) and a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (1973). He previously taught at Princeton, Columbia, and Yale Universities. **Research Interests**: Taylor’s work emphasizes the foundations of monetary policy, including the Taylor Rule and its global applications. He examines policy responses to crises, inflation targeting, and the role of rules in stabilizing economies. His research integrates theoretical models with real-world policy analysis, addressing topics like financial regulation, fiscal activism, and international coordination. **Awards**: Taylor has received prestigious honors such as the Bradley Prize, Adam Smith Award, and Guggenheim Fellowship. Notable awards include the Alexander Hamilton Award for leadership in international finance and the Hoagland Prize for teaching excellence. **Advising & Grants**: Taylor has advised governments and institutions globally, including the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the OECD. His advisory roles include membership in the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and California’s Governor’s Council. His work often focuses on policy design and crisis management. **Labs/Teams**: Taylor leads initiatives at SIEPR and the Hoover Institution, fostering collaborations on economic policy and global finance. His research frequently engages with central banks and policymakers to translate academic insights into actionable frameworks.

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• International Economics
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Dr. Konstantin (Kostia) M. Zuev serves as Teaching Professor in the Computing + Mathematical Sciences Department at California Institute of Technology , where he has made significant contributions to network science and computational statistics since 2016. His dual PhDs in Mathematics (Moscow State University, 2008) and Civil Engineering (HKUST, 2009) underpin his interdisciplinary research spanning differential geometry, stochastic simulation, and network dynamics. Education PhD in Mathematics, Lomonosov Moscow State University (2008) PhD in Civil Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (2009) His research focuses on network science , particularly course-prerequisite networks and complex financial systems , with recent work extending to network navigability in cosmological models and rare event simulation. Over his career, he has developed innovative Bayesian inference methods and geometric preferential attachment theories while maintaining active collaborations across mathematics, physics, and biomedical domains. Recent publications highlight network analysis in education ( 2023 ), hyperbolic graph theory ( 2024 ), and pandemic-informed cancer mortality studies ( 2023 ). His 15 most recent articles demonstrate methodological innovations across disciplines including statistics, physics, finance, and cosmology. Scientific recognition includes Humboldt Research Fellowship (2021) Carver Mead Seed Fund Grant (2023) ASCIT Teaching Award (2018, 2023) Northrop Grumman Teaching Excellence Prize (2019) As Graduate Option Representative for Information and Data Sciences at Caltech and faculty advisor for multiple student organizations including the Caltech Karate Club and Caltech Chess Club , he actively bridges academic rigor with community engagement through outreach initiatives like the virtual math education channel and university math circles for K-12 students.

• Network Science
• Applied Probability
• Computational Statistics
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Dr. Matthias Winter is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Brunel University's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He has been affiliated with Brunel since 2005, following academic positions at the University of Stuttgart (1996-2005) and postdoctoral fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (1993-94) and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh (1994-96). His educational background includes a PhD from Stuttgart University in 1993 and a Habilitation from the same institution in 2003. Dr. Winter's research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly pattern formation in biological systems through reaction-diffusion equations. His work examines spike solutions, pattern formation mechanisms, and the mathematical analysis of biological phenomena. He has made significant contributions to understanding stable spike clusters in various contexts including the Gierer-Meinhardt system. His research spans Mathematical Biology, Pattern Formation, Reaction-Diffusion Systems, Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations, and several related mathematical disciplines. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued activity across diverse applications including cancer modeling, ecological systems, climate modeling, and fundamental mathematical analysis of reaction-diffusion phenomena, showing his ability to apply sophisticated mathematical techniques to real-world biological problems. Editorial Board, ISRN Mathematical Analysis, since 2010 Academic Appeals Committee, since 2013 Level One Coordinator for Mathematics, since 2013 Course Director MSc Programme Computational Mathematics with Modelling Mathematics, 2008-2010 Dr. Winter teaches various mathematics courses including Mathematics and Statistics for Economists, Vector Calculus, and Group Projects in Mathematics, with a teaching portfolio spanning from foundational courses to specialized topics related to his research interests.

• Mathematical Biology
• Pattern Formation
• Reaction-Diffusion Systems
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Jean-François Le Gall is a full Professor at Université Paris-Saclay and a member of the Orsay Mathematics Laboratory (LMO) since 2006. He has held prominent positions at Pierre and Marie Curie University (1988-2006) and École Normale Supérieure (1997-2007). A Senior Member of the University Institute of France (2007-2017) and an elected member of the Academy of Sciences since 2013, he served as Vice-President of Research for the Mathematics Department at Orsay (2020–present) and led the ERC Advanced Grant GeoBrown (2017–2023). Education: Ecole Normale Supérieure (1978–1982), PhD in stochastic differential equations (1982), State Doctorate on Brownian motion (1987) Research Interests focus on probability theory , particularly Brownian motion , superprocesses , random trees , planar maps , and their connections to PDEs and geometric models. His work bridges stochastic analysis , branching processes , and coalescence phenomena . Selected Publications include foundational studies on the Brownian map , random geometry , and spatial branching processes . His 2025 paper on The area of spheres in the Brownian plane explores fractal properties of random metric spaces, while the 2020 Growth-fragmentation processes work links Brownian trees to fragmentation models. Scientific Distinctions : 1986 Rollo Davidson Prize 1997 Loève Prize in Probability 2005 Sophie Germain and Fermat Prizes 2019 Wolf Prize in Mathematics 2022 BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award Academic Leadership includes directing the Probability and Statistics Team (2013–2019) and the Master 2 in Probability and Statistics (2007–2015). He chairs editorial roles in Grundlehren der mathematischen Wissenschaften (since 2020) and Probability Theory and Related Fields (2005–2010).

• Probability
• Brownian motion
• Lévy processes
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