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Yang BinView profile

Professor

• business and society
• leadership theory and practice
• non-market strategy
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Yang Bin is a Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Management, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University. He currently serves as Vice President of Tsinghua University and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies. Additionally, he holds national leadership roles as Vice Chairman of the National Engineering Professional Degree Graduate Education Steering Committee and Secretary-General of the National Business Administration Professional Degree Graduate Education Steering Committee. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Tsinghua University Doctorate in Management, Tsinghua University Professor Yang Bin's research centers on business and society, leadership theory and practice, non-market strategy, business ethics, and crisis management. His work critically examines corporate-societal interactions, ethical leadership frameworks, and strategic decision-making in volatile environments. He has pioneered research on Chinese enterprise success paths and crisis management systems, establishing himself as a key scholar in contextualized leadership studies for emerging markets. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on leadership ethics and crisis response, with significant contributions to understanding Chinese corporate behavior. Recent works emphasize non-market strategies and ethical frameworks, demonstrating evolving expertise from theoretical leadership models to practical crisis management applications in global business contexts. Scientific Awards: Beijing Municipal Teaching Excellence Award (First Prize, 2013) National Teaching Achievement Award (First Prize, 2014) Professor Yang Bin has developed award-winning curricula including "Leadership and Teams" and "Critical Thinking and Moral Reasoning," while teaching core MBA/EMBA courses on managerial thinking, crisis management, and ethical leadership. His educational innovations have shaped leadership pedagogy nationally. As Director of the Center for Leadership Studies, he spearheads interdisciplinary research initiatives and leadership development programs that bridge academic theory with corporate practice.

Carlos BatlleView profile

Associate Professor

• Electricity Market Regulation
• Energy Economics
• End-User Rate Design
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Carlos Batlle is an Associate Professor at Comillas Pontifical University in Madrid. He also serves as a Part-Time Professor at the Florence School of Regulation (FSR) and a Research Affiliate at MIT CEEPR . His academic and professional roles focus on energy economics, regulation of electric power systems, and modeling of electricity markets. Key Affiliations : Comillas Pontifical University (Associate Professor, Institute for Research in Technology) Florence School of Regulation (Part-Time Professor, Training Program for European Energy Regulators) MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR) (Research Affiliate) Advisory Academic Panel of Ofgem (UK National Regulatory Authority) Research Interests include: Regulation and market design of electric power systems Integration of renewable energy sources Tariff structures and end-user rate design Capacity mechanisms and grid reliability Energy poverty and consumer protection Smart distribution systems and grid modernization Recent Publications highlight trends in electricity market reform, decarbonization strategies, and regulatory frameworks. Key themes include balancing efficiency and equity in residual cost allocation, evolving bidding formats in day-ahead markets, and addressing energy poverty during global crises. His work spans empirical analyses, policy critiques, and taxonomy development for energy systems.

• Business Management
• Corporate Governance
• Sustainability
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Jose Manuel Hurtado González serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Organization and Marketing at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, where he conducts research at the intersection of corporate governance, sustainability, and strategic management. His work examines organizational resilience through board dynamics, ownership structures, and innovation frameworks. He earned his Doctorate from Universidad Pablo de Olavide in 2006 with the thesis The adoption and impact of web technologies on firm performance: an institutional and resource based-view perspective , supervised by Dr. José Luis Galán González and Dr. Sebastián Bruque Cámara. Dr. Hurtado González specializes in meta-analytic methodologies to investigate critical business phenomena. His research portfolio spans corporate governance mechanisms , sustainability-driven organizational strategies , and ambidextrous innovation systems . Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on social capital perspectives in board resilience and SDG integration in higher education curricula, reflecting evolving scholarly priorities toward systemic sustainability. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals dominant themes in governance-performance relationships (42% of recent works), innovation meta-analyses (28%), and sustainability applications (30%). His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical organizational implications, particularly regarding SME adaptation and board effectiveness in volatile environments. He actively contributes to the ESTRATESOSTENIB research group (Policies, Strategies and Governance of Organizations for Sustainability), having previously participated in DIRECOMP (Business Management for Competitiveness and Sustainability) and INFORMACIÓN, ENTORNO Y CAMBIO (Information, Environment and Organizational Change) groups.

Jeffrey P. CohenView profile

Professor

• Real Estate Economics
• Urban Economics
• Spatial Econometrics
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Jeffrey P. Cohen serves as a Professor of Real Estate at the University of Connecticut's School of Business and holds a Research Fellow position at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. His academic work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, particularly in understanding how external shocks and infrastructure developments affect housing markets. Professor Cohen's research focuses on urban economic dynamics with particular emphasis on spatial contagion effects in housing markets. His work examines how natural disasters (especially tornados), transportation infrastructure (including CTfastrak and the Hartford Line), noise pollution, and environmental factors influence property values across diverse communities. He employs sophisticated spatial econometric techniques to analyze housing market interdependencies and neighborhood effects, with growing attention to issues of environmental justice and equity in real estate assessment. Analysis of Cohen's recent publications reveals a consistent pattern of research examining how external shocks propagate through housing markets. His work demonstrates how property values respond to disasters, infrastructure changes, and environmental factors with spatial patterns that often reveal inequalities across communities. The research spans multiple geographic contexts including St. Louis, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and various Connecticut communities, showing both localized and broader economic principles at work. Professor Cohen's research program appears deeply engaged with practical policy questions, frequently examining how transportation investments, environmental regulations, and housing market interventions affect community wealth distribution and housing affordability. His collaborations with economists and policy researchers suggest an interdisciplinary approach to understanding urban economic phenomena.

Nikolaos VoukelatosView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Option returns
• Option-implied information
• Forecasting
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Dr. Nikolaos Voukelatos is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Director of the MSc Finance Suite at the University of Kent's Kent Business School. He holds a PhD in Finance from Lancaster University (2009). His academic responsibilities include teaching modules such as Quantitative Methods, Fixed Income Markets, and Research Methods, alongside extensive PhD supervision. Research Focus Dr. Voukelatos's research explores the intersection of option markets, empirical finance, and predictive modeling. Core themes include: Extracting predictive signals from option-implied data Hedge fund strategy distinctiveness and performance Cross-sectional asset pricing anomalies Market microstructure dynamics in derivatives Publication Trends His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on option markets, volatility modeling, and hedge fund performance. Recent works (2022-2025) emphasize predictive analytics using options data and MIDAS econometrics, while earlier contributions (2010-2016) established foundations in market microstructure and behavioral aspects of derivatives trading. Student Advising Actively supervises doctoral candidates researching: Decomposition of option-implied information (Xiaohang Sun) Volatility forecasting applications (Eirini Bersimi) Industry default correlations (Alexander Lancaster) Policy uncertainty impacts (Andromachi Papachristopoulou, graduated)

Akanksha NegiView profile

Lecturer

• Econometrics
• Causal Inference
• Experimental Economics
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Akanksha Negi is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University, Australia. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Economics (2020) from Michigan State University, preceded by a BS and MS in Statistics from the University of Delhi, India. Education: PhD in Economics, Michigan State University (2020) BS and MS in Statistics, University of Delhi (India) Research Interests focus on Econometrics, particularly Causal Inference and Experimental Design. Her work addresses methodological challenges in treatment effect estimation, including misclassification, heterogeneity, and missing data, with applications to agricultural economics and network transaction costs. Trends in Publications highlight contributions to Difference-in-Differences, Doubly Robust Estimation, and M-Estimation frameworks. She also explores dynamics in agricultural markets, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to poverty reduction and economic prosperity.

Woo-Young KangView profile

Lecturer

• Asset Pricing
• Banking
• Fintech
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Woo-Young Kang is an Honorary Lecturer in Finance at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London, holding this position since completing his PhD in 2017. His academic journey spans institutions across three countries, combining rigorous theoretical training with practical finance industry experience. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Finance, Cranfield University (2017) MSc in Mathematical Finance, Boston University (2009) MBA in Finance, Sogang University (2008) BA in Economics, Boston University (2006) Dr. Kang's research centers on Asset Pricing, Banking, Fintech (particularly Cryptocurrency), and Financial Markets, with emphasis on cultural influences, cyber security implications, and quantitative modeling. His methodology integrates stochastic calculus and advanced statistical techniques to analyze complex financial phenomena, bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world market dynamics. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: cryptocurrency market behavior (examining cultural arbitrage effects and cyber attack vulnerabilities), banking system interconnectedness, and pandemic-era policy impacts on global markets. His work consistently appears in high-impact finance journals and major conference proceedings. His professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) As an educator, Dr. Kang serves as Departmental Research Ethics Coordinator and previously held leadership roles including Programme Leader for BSc Banking and Finance. He actively supervises PhD candidates requiring strong quantitative skills, focusing on his core research areas. His research is disseminated through premier finance associations including Southern, Eastern, and Southwestern Finance Associations. He maintains an active research network with collaborators including Prof. Guglielmo Maria Caporale, evidenced by frequent co-authored publications on cyber security in cryptocurrency markets and cultural dimensions of banking.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Site Characterization
• Novel Sensing Technology
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Pradeep U. Kurup is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He has been serving at UMass Lowell since 1997, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (2001), Full Professor (2005), and ultimately to University Professor (2014), which is the highest faculty honor at UMass Lowell. Dr. Kurup's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1993) from Louisiana State University M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (1987) from Indian Institute of Technology - Madras, India B.Tech. in Civil Engineering (1985) from University of Kerala, India Dr. Kurup's research focuses on the intersection of geotechnical engineering and advanced sensing technologies. His work spans multi-sensor data fusion for site characterization, novel sensing technology applications, finite element modeling, artificial neural networks for soil mechanics, calibration chamber testing, soil-structure interaction, and "Seeing-Ahead Techniques" for trenchless technologies. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating machine learning techniques with geotechnical instrumentation, particularly in developing electronic noses and tongues for environmental monitoring and contamination detection. Dr. Kurup has received numerous awards and honors, including University Professor (2014), Diplomat Geotechnical Engineering (2012), NSF CAREER Award (1999-2003), and CERF Career Development Award (1999). Dr. Kurup has secured substantial research funding from NSF, Federal Highway Administration, EPA, and U.S. Army Research Office. His research collaborations span academia, industry, and government agencies globally, including partnerships with Geoprobe Systems Inc., Fugro Engineers Inc., Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, and several international universities. Dr. Kurup leads research in innovative sensing technologies for geoenvironmental applications, including electronic noses for detecting hazardous chemicals and explosives, electronic tongues for heavy metal detection, and advanced cone penetrometer systems for subsurface characterization.

Liam KelleherView profile

Research Fellow

• Microplastics
• Spectroscopy
• Environmental Science
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Liam Kelleher is a Research Fellow at Swansea University's College of Science, specializing in microplastic pollution and clinical tool development . His work bridges environmental science and health research through advanced spectroscopic techniques . Education : BSc Physics with Nanotechnology (1.1), Swansea University (2015) PhD (Centre for Nanohealth, Swansea University) Research Interests focus on environmental microplastic dynamics, including hydrological drivers , sensor development , and clinical applications of photobiomodulation for traumatic brain injury. His projects span from Arctic monitoring to neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. Recent Projects include POLARSENSE: Polar Online Airborne Nano/Microplastic Sensing (Principal Investigator) The Plastic Brain: Micro/Nanoplastics in Cerebrospinal Fluid (Principal Investigator) ADAPT: Photobiomodulation Device for TBI (Co-Investigator)

Joon Woo BaeView profile

Associate Professor

• International Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Portfolio Management
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Joon Woo Bae is an Associate Professor at the Weatherhead School of Management , Case Western Reserve University , specializing in international financial markets. His research explores economic interconnectedness, asset pricing, and portfolio management in global contexts. Appointed: 2017 Office Location: Peter B. Lewis Building 321 Contact: joon.bae@case.edu Bae earned his PhD and Master of Financial Economics (MFE) from the Rotman School of Management , University of Toronto, after working in the pension industry at the University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation (UTAM). Research Focus Bae’s research bridges international finance and economic interconnectedness, examining how cross-firm and cross-country dependencies influence: Asset pricing dynamics Portfolio optimization strategies Market volatility transmission His work published in Journal of Finance and Management Science reveals novel insights into: Equity correlation patterns FX carry trade mechanisms Climate risk impacts on financial markets Awards & Grants Graduate Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2022) Intramural Grant Funding (2018) Canadian Securities Institute Research Foundation PhD Scholarship (2016) Doctoral Completion Award (2016) Multiple PhD and graduate fellowships (2012-2016) Academic excellence scholarships (2007-2009)

Paul FischbeckView profile

Professor

• Risk Analysis
• Decision Analysis
• Policy Modeling
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Paul Fischbeck is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and the Department of Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, where he applies decision analysis and behavioral social science to complex policy challenges. His research focuses on risk analysis, uncertainty communication, and regulatory design, with applications in energy, environment, and public safety. He directs the Center for the Study and Improvement of Regulation and actively collaborates with graduate students on interdisciplinary research. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering/Engineering Management, Stanford University (1991) M.S. in Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School (1981) B.S. in Architecture, University of Virginia (1974) Fischbeck's research interests lie at the intersection of decision science and public policy. He specializes in modeling and communicating uncertainty, improving risk communication, and designing decision support systems for regulators and the public. His work spans climate change policy, energy systems, environmental regulation, and behavioral responses to risk. He has contributed to understanding the effectiveness of warning labels, insurance behavior, and the risks of aging infrastructure. His recent publications and media engagements reflect a strong focus on climate communication, energy policy alignment across political parties, and innovative environmental monitoring using IoT and machine learning. Themes across his work include the importance of behavioral insights in policy design, the challenges of long-term infrastructure planning, and the need for transparent communication of scientific uncertainty. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Fischbeck advises graduate students and leads an active research program at CMU. His work is supported by institutional affiliations and collaborative projects, though specific grants are not detailed. He contributes to public discourse through media appearances and policy-relevant research. He is involved with the Center for the Study and Improvement of Regulation, where he leads efforts to enhance regulatory decision-making through rigorous analysis and systems thinking. Labs and Research Centers: Center for the Study and Improvement of Regulation (Director)

Yukun ShiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Energy Economics
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Dr. Yukun Shi is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance with Data Analytics at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, where he joined in April 2018. Prior to his position at Glasgow, he taught at the University of Leicester and Middlesex University. He holds a PhD in Finance from Durham University and is a CFA Charterholder. Dr. Shi also serves as an academic consultant for Moody's Analytics. Dr. Shi's research interests span across several key areas in finance and economics: Asset Pricing - focusing on derivative markets, volatility modeling, and market anomalies Corporate Finance - examining bank lending, corporate innovation, and governance structures Energy and Environmental Economics and Finance - analyzing carbon markets, environmental regulation, and sustainable development Quantitative Finance - developing models for risk management, portfolio optimization, and market prediction His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of finance, environmental economics, and Chinese markets. Dr. Shi has published extensively on credit derivatives, corporate governance, and the impact of environmental policies on financial markets. His work often employs advanced econometric techniques to analyze market microstructure, cross-border investments, and the relationship between digital economy and traditional financial markets. Dr. Shi has received several research grants supporting his work: "Momentum Strategies under the scope of market microstructure in the Foreign Exchange Market" (ULSB research development fund, £2250) "Uncovered Equity 'Disparity' in Emerging Markets" (Newton Fund Official Development Assistance Allocation 2017, £7707) "The relationship between Chinese carbon spot and futures markets" (2017, £2276, China Clean Energy Fund) "Developing a regional carbon emission market in Wuhu, China" (£10,000, Wuhu City Government) Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange Travel Fund, University of Leicester (2016, £950) As a CFA Charterholder and academic consultant for Moody's Analytics, Dr. Shi bridges academic research with practical financial industry applications. His work on Chinese financial markets, carbon trading, and the integration of environmental considerations into financial decision-making positions him at the forefront of sustainable finance research.

• Corporate finance
• Financial markets
• Finance and sustainability
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Stefano Ramelli is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen, affiliated with the SBF-HSG (Swiss Banking Foundation at the University of St. Gallen). His research focuses on corporate finance, financial markets, finance and sustainability, climate finance, and corporate governance. Current affiliation: University of St. Gallen Academic rank: Assistant Professor Dr. Ramelli's research explores the intersection of financial markets and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on green investing, climate activism, and corporate governance. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2022 Impact Award from the University of Zurich and the 2022 Best Paper Award at the University of Liechtenstein Conference in Sustainable Finance. Recent publications analyze topics such as: Climate transition beliefs and their financial market implications Green investing in political contexts ESG factors during economic crises Market reactions to climate activism Scientific awards and grants: 2022 Impact Award (UN Sustainable Development Goals) 2022 Best Paper Award, Liechtenstein Conference 2019-2020 Research Grant, Zurich Financial Market Regulation Program 2016-2019 oikos PhD Fellowship in Finance and Sustainability Dr. Ramelli has also conducted research on institutional investment behavior during crises and has contributed to understanding the dynamics of low-carbon mutual funds.

• Real Estate
• Urban Studies
• Housing
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Prof Yolande Barnes serves as Chair of the Bartlett Real Estate Institute at University College London (UCL), driving research in real estate and sustainable urban development aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 for Sustainable Cities and Communities. Her research spans urban regeneration, housing estates, and prime property markets, investigating how urban form influences residential values and sustainable community design. Key interests include estate regeneration strategies, London's property dynamics, and global real estate trends. Analysis of her 2013-2017 publications reveals consistent industry-academia collaboration (notably with Savills) and practical focus on housing estate transformation, prime market forecasting, and urban design impacts. Work emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and developers in sustainable urban contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Details regarding student supervision, research grants, laboratories, or collaborative teams were not specified in the source text.

• Microeconomics
• Labor Supply
• Tax Policy
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Professor Sir Richard Blundell CBE FBA is the David Ricardo Professor of Political Economy at University College London and Co-Director and Senior Research Fellow at the ESRC Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He is a leading figure in microeconometrics, labor economics, and public policy analysis with extensive contributions to understanding labor supply, taxation, consumption behavior, and inequality dynamics. His research interests span microeconomics, labor supply, tax policy design, public policy evaluation, income inequality, and consumer behavior. Blundell has developed innovative microeconometric tools for analyzing dynamic panel data models and nonparametric analysis of individual decisions. His work has significantly influenced tax and welfare policy reforms, particularly through the Mirrlees Review and the IFS-Deaton Review of Inequalities in the 21st Century. Blundell's extensive publication record shows a clear progression from foundational work on labor supply models to contemporary research on inequality dynamics, particularly in the context of the pandemic. His recent work focuses on consumption responses to income shocks, lifecycle earnings volatility, gender wage gaps, and the relationship between innovation and social mobility. The research demonstrates sophisticated econometric approaches combined with policy-relevant insights. CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) - 2006 Knighthood - 2014 Nemmers Prize As Principal Investigator on the Nuffield Foundation grant for the IFS Deaton Review, Blundell has led major efforts to understand inequalities in the 21st century. His work bridges academic research and policy impact, with significant contributions to tax system design through the Mirrlees Review. He has supervised numerous researchers and collaborated extensively with leading economists worldwide, shaping generations of empirical microeconomists. Blundell maintains active research programs examining the dynamics of inequality, labor market responses to policy changes, and the microeconomic foundations of public policy.