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Markus K. BrunnermeierView profile

Professor

• Resilience in Economic Systems
• Financial Crises and Liquidity
• Monetary Policy
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Markus K. Brunnermeier is the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics at Princeton University, where he also directs the Bendheim Center for Finance. His research spans resilience, international financial markets, monetary theory, and macroeconomics, with a focus on bubbles, liquidity, financial crises, and digital money. A prolific author, his notable books include A Crash Course on Crises , The Resilient Society , and The Euro and the Battle of Ideas . Ph.D. from the London School of Economics (1999) Doctor honoris causa from the University of Regensburg (2022) Markus has pioneered concepts like liquidity spirals, CoVaR (a systemic risk measure), the Volatility Paradox, Financial Dominance, European Safe Bonds (ESBies), and the Reversal Rate. His work frequently intersects with policy, advising institutions like the IMF, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, European Systemic Risk Board, German Bundesbank, and U.S. Congressional Budget Office. His recent publications reflect a focus on systemic risk, digital currencies, and financial crises, spanning topics from the German hyperinflation to mobile money and blockchain economics. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Smith Breeden Prize, Sloan Fellowship, Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Germán Bernácer Prize.

David Steven JacobyView profile

Lecturer

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Global Supply Chain Decarbonization
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David Steven Jacoby is a Lecturer in the Master of Environmental Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania and also teaches at New York University. A Senior Fellow at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability and president of Boston Strategies International, he is a globally recognized authority on operations, supply-chain, and decarbonization strategy. Education MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania MA, Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania BS, Finance & Economics, University of Pennsylvania Research & Teaching Focus Jacoby’s scholarship centers on resilient, low-carbon, AI-driven global supply chains. He integrates operations research, sustainability science, and trade policy to help organizations cut cost, grow revenue, and reduce environmental impact simultaneously. Courses he currently teaches include Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Global Supply Chain Decarbonization. Publications & Thought Leadership Across 250+ articles, webcasts and eight books—ranging from the Economist’s Guide to Supply Chain Management to the recent Retooling America for AI-Driven Supply Chains —his work explores digital transformation, energy transition logistics, risk governance, and the geopolitics of trade. His writings map practical roadmaps for firms navigating deglobalization, carbon neutrality mandates, and disruptive technologies. Professional Recognition & Service Certified in Supply Chain Management (CSCP), Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management (CFPIM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), and more. Serves on the thesis review committee for MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics. Former advisory board roles at ViziApps, New York Energy Week, and the International Supply Chain Educational Alliance. Consulting & Industry Impact Through Boston Strategies International, Jacoby has advised Fortune-500 firms and governments in over 50 countries on supply-chain resilience, strategic sourcing, and capital investment programs. Clients span energy, automotive, transport, retail and public infrastructure sectors, translating academic insights into measurable bottom-line and sustainability outcomes.

Maria Giuseppina BrunoView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
• Quantitative Methods for Economics, Finance and Insurance
• Valuation of Derivative Financial Instruments
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Maria Giuseppina Bruno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory, and Finance (MEMOTEF) at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Economics. She has been serving in this capacity since December 29, 2003, specializing in the scientific disciplinary sector STAT-04/A (Mathematical Methods of Economics and Actuarial and Financial Sciences). Her institutional email is Giuseppina.Bruno@uniroma1.it and she maintains office hours at room 149 on the first floor, wing B of the MEMOTEF Department. Her academic background includes a PhD in 'Mathematics for Financial Market Analysis' from the University of Brescia (1995), where she defended her thesis 'Memory functions as a tool for evaluating American options,' and a first-class honors degree in Economics and Commerce from LUISS University of Rome (1990) with thesis 'Valuation of convertible bonds. An interpretation using physics models.' Professor Bruno's research spans financial and actuarial mathematics, quantitative methods for economics and finance, derivative instrument valuation, risk management models, stochastic processes, and computational methods. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between mathematics, finance, insurance, and even physics through her interest in econophysics and applications of physical models to financial problems. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on innovative insurance products, risk modeling, and financial engineering. From Tailor-made CDOs (2024) to Pay-as-you-drive insurance models (2023) and specialized insurance products like ALEA and MICROTAKAFUL (2021), her research addresses contemporary challenges in risk transfer mechanisms and insurance market dynamics. Her work on long-term care annuities (2020) and option pricing with stochastic volatility (2019) demonstrates expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of financial mathematics. As a respected academic, she serves as Managing Editor of Annali MEMOTEF and referees for prestigious journals including Insurance: Mathematics and Economics. She has been actively involved in professional organizations including AMASES, AAI, and Istituto Italiano degli Attuari. Professor Bruno currently teaches Actuarial Mathematics for Private Insurance (Master's Degree in Finance and Insurance) and Basic Mathematics course (Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance). She has extensive experience in curriculum development, serving as reference teacher for the Master's Degree Course FINASS and as tutor for the Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance. Her institutional service includes membership on various committees related to quality assurance, publications, and doctoral programs. Her professional activities extend beyond academia, with participation in Bank of Italy examination boards (2016, 2019, 2023) and previous teaching roles for financial professionals at INPDAP and Banca di Roma. Her technical expertise includes programming in C++, VBA, and Python, which supports her computational research in financial mathematics.

Dana KikuView profile

Associate Professor

• Finance
• Economics
• Climate Change Economics
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Dana Kiku is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on financial risk management, asset pricing, macroeconomics, and climate change economics. She holds a position in the Department of Finance and has contributed to understanding long-term economic risks, volatility dynamics, and the impact of climate change on financial systems. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical applications, addressing topics such as moral hazard in financial markets, cointegration-based asset allocation, and the valuation of growth options. Notably, her research on climate change's implications for capital markets explores how temperature shifts influence equity prices and investment strategies. Despite her prolific publication record, no specific educational background or awards are detailed in the provided text. No advisees, grants, or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned. Her articles span over a decade, reflecting a sustained focus on long-run risks, volatility, and economic policy uncertainties.

Danielle ToumaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Variability
• Climate Change
• Extreme Climate Events
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Danielle Touma is a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences. She holds an office at ROC and can be reached at danielle.touma@utexas.edu . Her research focuses on climate variability, extreme climate events, hydroclimatology, and natural hazards. She is based at 2305 Speedway Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712-1692, and can be contacted at (512) 471-6048. Research Interests : Dr. Touma’s work examines the interplay between climate change and extreme weather phenomena, including wildfire risk amplification, hydroclimatic volatility, and the impacts of vegetation dynamics on precipitation regimes. She also explores attribution methods for linking extreme events to anthropogenic climate drivers, with a focus on nonstationary climate systems and multi-dimensional risk assessment. Key Contributions : Her research has highlighted the growing frequency of extreme rainfall events and their compounding effects on post-wildfire landscapes, as well as the role of stratospheric aerosol injection in fire weather mitigation. She has also contributed to understanding tropical cyclone precipitation patterns and the regional impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. Affiliations and Labs : As part of the Institute for Geophysics, she collaborates on projects addressing climate variability and natural hazards, leveraging advanced modeling and observational data to inform environmental policy and disaster preparedness.

Andrea LanteriView profile

Associate Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Fiscal Policy
• Economic Dynamics
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Andrea Lanteri is an Associate Professor of Economics at Duke University, affiliated with the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from the London School of Economics. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, particularly fiscal policy design, capital markets, and business cycle dynamics. He is a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Dr. Lanteri has led grants such as 'Credit Shocks and Equilibrium Dynamics in Consumer Durable Goods Markets' (NSF, 2018-2022) and 'Capital Specificity and Aggregate Productivity' (CAF Development Bank, 2016-2017). His teaching includes intermediate macroeconomics (ECON 210D) and advanced courses like Macroeconomic Analysis II (ECON 706D). His research explores topics like optimal taxation, durable goods markets, and capital reallocation. Recent work examines how credit shocks impact consumer behavior and how policy frameworks handle partial information. His studies combine theoretical models with empirical data, addressing real-world economic challenges. Lanteri’s contributions span journals such as the American Economic Review and Review of Economic Dynamics. He advises on policy-related projects and collaborates with institutions like the Inter-American Development Bank. His future research includes clean technology financing and innovation dynamics.

• Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• Banking
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Craig Furfine is a Clinical Professor of Finance and Associate Chair of the Finance Department at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His research focuses on interbank markets, commercial mortgage securitization, and real estate finance. He holds a PhD in economics from Stanford University and has held roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Bank for International Settlements, and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Professor Furfine teaches courses in corporate finance and real estate finance, including Managerial Finance I for MBA programs. He has authored over 20 case studies and a textbook, Practical Finance for Property Investment , and serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking . His work spans policy analysis, financial regulation, and strategic financial planning, with a focus on mitigating systemic risks in financial markets. His research publications address topics such as liquidity dynamics in financial crises, credit rating procyclicality, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on mortgage-backed securities. Furfine’s contributions bridge academic theory and practical applications, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices in real estate and banking sectors.

• Econometrics
• Applied Economics
• Quantitative Finance
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Professor Dennis Kristensen is a faculty member at the Department of Economics, University College London (UCL). He holds affiliations with prominent institutions including CeMMAP, the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Aarhus Center for Econometrics (ACE), and the Centre for Macro and Financial Econometrics at Essex University. His research focuses on econometric theory, applied microeconomics, and quantitative finance. Key areas include structural dynamic models, nonlinear econometrics, and financial econometrics. His work integrates advanced computational methods and nonparametric techniques to address complex economic problems. Research interests span stochastic volatility models, demand inversion in consumer behavior, and indirect estimation methods. He has contributed to methodologies for handling unobserved heterogeneity and time-varying parameters in economic models. Prof. Kristensen's publications emphasize methodological innovation, with recent work addressing continuous-time Markov models, diffusion copulas, and dynamic discrete choice frameworks. His articles often bridge theoretical econometrics with applied contexts, such as corporate defaults and financial market analysis. He is actively engaged in the academic community, contributing to journal editorials and interdisciplinary collaborations. His affiliations reflect a commitment to advancing econometric theory and its applications in policy and finance.

Drew CrealView profile

Professor

• Econometrics
• Macroeconomics
• Finance
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Drew Creal is a Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on econometrics, macroeconomics, and finance, with an emphasis on time series analysis, stochastic volatility models, and asset pricing. He has published extensively in top journals such as the Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Financial Econometrics, and Journal of Business and Economic Statistics. His work often involves methodological advancements in econometric modeling, including Bayesian estimation, dynamic factor models, and generalized autoregressive score (GAS) models. His academic contributions span theoretical econometrics and applied finance, addressing topics like monetary policy uncertainty, international yield curves, and credit risk. He serves as an Associate Editor for several leading journals, including the Journal of Econometrics and the Journal of Applied Econometrics. His research has been supported by grants and collaborations with institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the Tinbergen Institute. Recent publications highlight innovations in cluster covariance estimation, observation-driven filtering techniques, and Bayesian regression trees for asset pricing. His work often bridges theory and practice, offering tools for analyzing financial markets and macroeconomic phenomena. Creal’s academic profile is further enriched by his role in organizing conferences and workshops, such as the Midwest Econometrics Group Conference, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in econometrics and finance.

Elena PesaventoView profile

Professor

• Time Series Analysis
• Econometrics
• Applied Macroeconomics
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Elena Pesavento is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics at Emory University, where she has held leadership roles including Department Chair (2010–2013) and President of the Emory College Senate (2019–2020). She specializes in Time Series Analysis, Econometrics, and Applied Macroeconomics, with a focus on structural breaks, cointegration, and impulse response functions in VAR models. Education: PhD in Economics, University of California, San Diego (2000) BA in Statistics and Economics, Università di Padova, Italy (1993) Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley (1994) Research Interests: Her work addresses challenges in econometric inference under non-stationarity and high persistence. Recent projects include nonlinear VAR models, oil price volatility, and demographic-driven forecasts. She collaborates extensively on topics like inflation anchoring and monetary policy effects. Awards & Grants: NSF Grant: $188,548 for impulse response analysis in nonlinear VARs (2023) Marco Fanno Fellowship (2008), Jean Monnet Fellowship (2006) Emory Women of Impact Circle Grant ($23,000 for leadership programs) Service & Leadership: Director of Emory's Women in Leadership Program, mentor for junior economists, and contributor to academic governance. She has organized conferences, served on editorial boards (Empirical Economics, Journal of Applied Econometrics), and reviewed NSF grants. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups on econometric methods and macroeconomic policy analysis. Collaborations include projects on connectedness of credit risk and state-dependent local projections.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Bankruptcy Prediction Modeling
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Maria Kim is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Finance at the School of Business, University of Wollongong, where she has held positions since 2011. She also serves as Academic Program Director for the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce programs. Kim earned her PhD from the University of Sydney in 2011, focusing on bankruptcy prediction modeling. Her research interests span corporate governance, bankruptcy prediction, financial distress modeling, and market microstructure. Key areas of focus include analyzing corporate survival strategies in emerging markets like Vietnam and China, evaluating policy interventions such as market-wide circuit breakers, and exploring the intersection of strategic alliances and firm performance during crises. Kim has secured funding through the University of Wollongong's Targeted Researcher Support Grant and has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2005. Her work frequently examines macroeconomic shocks, machine learning applications in finance, and the impact of tax avoidance on corporate stability. Completed supervision of three PhD students focusing on climate risk management, Chinese market microstructure, and Vietnamese corporate governance. Member of the Commerce Chinese Research Centre (2012–2016), fostering cross-cultural business research.

Giang NguyenView profile

Associate Professor

• Market Microstructure
• Financial Econometrics
• Fixed Income Markets
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Giang Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Finance at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA in Finance from George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors from Monash University and the University of Queensland. Her research focuses on market microstructure, financial econometrics, and fixed income markets, with particular emphasis on liquidity, price discovery, and municipal finance dynamics. In addition to her academic role, Nguyen has served as a Visiting Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a Financial Economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She has advised multiple PhD students and contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals like the Journal of Financial Economics , Management Science , and Review of Financial Studies . Her work explores topics such as Treasury dealer behavior, opioid crisis impacts on local finance, cryptocurrency sentiment analysis, and municipal bond market dynamics. Nguyen has received prestigious awards including the NASDAQ Best Paper Award and the Lovick P. Corn Dissertation Fellowship. She currently serves on the Smeal Teaching Award Committee and advises the Vietnamese Student Association.

W. RaghupathiView profile

Professor

• Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
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W. Raghupathi is a Professor at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, Department of Information, Technology, and Operations, where he has been since 1998. He directs the Design and AI labs within the Center for Digital Transformation and co-edits the International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics for North America. His work bridges analytics, artificial intelligence, and deep learning with applications in climate change, healthcare, crowdfunding, cybersecurity, and ESG. Education : L.L.M. in Intellectual Property in Information Technology (Fordham Law School, magna cum laude ), Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington), M.B.A. (University of Texas at Arlington), M.Com (Sri Venkateswara University, India), B.Com and B.L. (Osmania University, India). His research spans health informatics , climate change analytics , ESG and sustainability , cybersecurity , and AI ethics . Articles highlight trends in visual analytics for public health and climate impact, machine learning in legal and cybersecurity contexts, and cross-country sustainability studies . Awards include grants from IBM and Verizon, while his labs focus on digital transformation and AI-driven research . Scientific Awards : Faculty awards from IBM Corporation Grants from IBM Corporation Faculty awards from Verizon Grants from Verizon Dr. Raghupathi’s prior roles include positions at California State University, The University of Texas at Arlington, Intel Corporation, and industry experience in India and the U.S. before his academic career.

Panagiota MakrychoritiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Monetary Policy
• Credit Risk
• International Macroeconomics
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Dr. Panagiota Makrychoriti is a Senior Lecturer at Birkbeck Business School, University of London, specializing in Financial Management. She holds a PhD in Finance from Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), with postdoctoral research funded by Greece’s General Secretariat of Research and Technology. Her expertise spans monetary policy, credit risk, international macroeconomics, behavioral finance, and financial econometrics. She has published in top journals such as the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization , Journal of Banking and Finance , and Journal of Financial Stability . Dr. Makrychoriti teaches modules including Valuation Analysis, Risk Management, and Portfolio Analysis. She supervises doctoral students and has been awarded grants for research exploring Brexit’s economic impacts, climate policy uncertainties, and gender dynamics in decision-making. Her work frequently examines systemic risk, commodity markets, and the interplay between culture and financial regulation. Education: PhD in Finance, AUEB (2017) Post-Doc Fellowship, AUEB (2020) MSc Accounting & Finance, AUEB (2012) BSc Marketing & Communication, AUEB (2008) Her research investigates topics like crypto-commodity market interactions, climate policy effectiveness, and the role of social capital in CO₂ emissions reduction. She serves on the Scientific Committee of the Financial Engineering and Banking Society (FEBS) and reviews for high-impact journals. Current projects include studies on US partisan conflict effects on housing markets and green bond issuance amid climate change.

Meng WangView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Exposure Monitoring
• Air Pollution Modeling
• Health Effects of Environmental Exposures
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Meng Wang, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo. He serves as Director of the MPH Concentration in Environmental Health. His research spans environmental exposure monitoring, air pollution modeling, and health impacts of environmental exposures. PhD in Environmental Health from Utrecht University (2013) MSc in Atmospheric Science from Peking University (2009) BS in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Tianjin University (2006) Wang's research focuses on producing accurate human exposure estimates for health studies using advanced technologies like fixed/mobile monitoring, remote sensing, and low-cost sensors. He investigates associations between air pollution and respiratory/cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and mechanistic pathways including genetic-environment interactions. His work involves projects in the US (MESA-Air), Europe (ESCAPE, TRANSPHORM), and China (CAREBEIJING), with contributions to exposure models, policy evaluation, and subclinical disease analysis. His recent publications emphasize high-resolution pollution modeling, health burden projections under climate scenarios, and community-based exposure characterization. Wang is affiliated with the UB RENEW Institute, which addresses interdisciplinary energy and environmental challenges.