Find Academic Supervisors

Xiaolu HuView profile

Associate Professor

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Bond Markets
• +5 more

Xiaolu Hu is an Associate Professor in Finance at RMIT University's School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. She joined RMIT in 2018 after completing her PhD in Finance there, following prior roles as a portfolio manager and credit rating analyst in China. Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance, asset pricing, bond markets, machine learning applications, and sustainable finance, with notable publications in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Energy Economics . She has attracted over $350,000 in research grants and leads the RMIT Financial Markets and Sustainability Group. Education: PhD in Finance, RMIT University (2017) Master of Finance, Tsinghua University (2011) Bachelor of Finance, Central University of Economics and Finance (2008) Research Interests: Credit Rating, Fixed Income, Machine Learning in Finance, ESG Integration Emerging Markets, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Finance Recent Research Trends: Her work explores how environmental factors (e.g., air pollution) and geopolitical events (e.g., trade wars) impact financial markets, alongside leveraging machine learning for credit risk and portfolio management. Key themes include ESG disclosure effects, green bonds, and systemic risk in Chinese markets. Awards: Best Paper Award 2023 (AFAANZ) Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2023) Rozetta Best Paper Prize (2021) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 research projects on topics like ESG integration, green sentiment, and credit risk modeling. Collaborates with financial institutions and has secured significant external/internal grants. Labs/Teams: Leads the RMIT Financial Markets and Sustainability Group, focusing on sustainable finance and ESG-related research.

Gaoping ZhengView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Behavioral Finance
• +3 more

Dr. Gaoping Zheng is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at RMIT University's School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. She joined RMIT in 2020, with prior experience at institutions like Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (China), Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand), and Monash University (Australia). Her research focuses on corporate finance, governance, and behavioral finance, with publications in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and Journal of Banking and Finance. She has secured over AUD 140,000 in research grants, including a 2025 Australian Securities and Investment Commission grant for retail investor studies and a 2021 AFAANZ grant examining online communication effects. Dr. Zheng's work bridges academia and public discourse, featured in media outlets like Capital.com and the Financial Standard. She is an award-winning educator, recognized with the EFM Education Award and CoBL Teaching Impact Award. Her supervision focuses on topics like green finance, high-frequency trading impacts, and bank non-interest income prediction. Research projects include exploring green sentiment's impact on corporate policy and analyzing downside risk through board diversity and CEO traits. She teaches Financial Statement Analysis and Behavioral Finance, integrating practical insights with theoretical frameworks.

Steven KloseView profile

Professor

• Farm Management
• Strategic Business Planning
• Risk Analysis
• +2 more

Dr. Steven Klose is a Professor and Associate Head for Extension in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University. As Coordinator of the FARM Assistance program, he provides strategic planning and risk management analysis for agricultural producers, with the program recognized by multiple agricultural economics associations for excellence. His research focuses on farm management, strategic business planning, risk analysis, crop insurance policy, and agricultural finance. He coordinates enterprise budget publications, the Texas Custom Rates project, and contributes to Southern Ag Today. As a member of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center, he analyzes policy impacts on US farms. Recent publications examine COVID-19 impacts on agriculture, drought management strategies, and beef cattle best practices. His work has been recognized with three extension program awards from major agricultural economics associations.

Joe OutlawView profile

Professor

• Crop Production Economics
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Sustainability
• +5 more

Joe Outlaw is a Regents Fellow and Professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, serving as co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC). He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M. His expertise spans crop production economics, agricultural policy analysis, decision support systems, global dynamics, and sustainability. Outlaw advises U.S. policymakers on farm programs, risk management, and climate legislation, focusing on policy impacts on agricultural operations. He has received the 2015 National Excellence in Extension Award for leadership in policy education. Research interests include farm policy evaluation, climate change mitigation, and renewable energy. Recent work examines the Inflation Reduction Act’s implications for agricultural producers and the economic effects of higher input prices. Outlaw collaborates with congressional staff and stakeholders to design evidence-based policies. His AFPC leadership drives data-driven analyses for federal and state agricultural policies. Notable contributions include analyses of the Farm Bill, crop insurance reforms, and drought relief. He emphasizes translating complex policy issues into actionable insights for farmers and policymakers. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, enhancing agricultural resilience and sustainability.

Edmund SchusterView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Law
• Law and Finance
• Takeover Regulation
• +3 more

Edmund Schuster is an Associate Professor of corporate law at the London School of Economics (LSE). He specializes in corporate law, law and finance, takeover regulation, and the economic analysis of law. His research addresses blockchain/DLT integration, legal obstacles to digital innovations, and EU corporate governance reforms. He advises Baker & McKenzie Austria’s M&A team and contributed to European Commission studies on corporate governance and private international law. Education: LL.B. from University of Vienna LL.M. from LSE Research interests include corporate law reform, capital markets regulation, and the intersection of law with financial systems. His recent work critiques cryptoassets’ legal viability and examines blockchain’s practical challenges. He co-authored The Private International Law of Companies in Europe (2019) and The New Albanian Company Law (2009). Recognition: 2014 Modern Law Review Wedderburn Prize for analyzing mandatory bid rules’ efficiency Grants/Advisory roles: European Commission-funded studies on company law and directors’ duties Research associate at UCL’s Blockchain Technologies Centre Labs/Teams: Collaborates with LSE’s Law, Society and Economy research group and the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies.

• Sensory Science
• Consumer Science
• Flavor Chemistry
• +5 more

Professor Lisa Methven is a faculty member at the University of Reading, specializing in sensory and consumer science, flavor chemistry, and food product development. She leads the Sensory Science Centre and serves as Programme Director for the BSc Food Science with Business. Her research focuses on improving food palatability for older adults, investigating causes of individual sensory differences, and enhancing vegetable consumer acceptability. She holds a BSc (Hons) and PhD in relevant fields. Key grants include a 2008-2012 Research into Ageing grant and a multisite New Dynamics of Ageing project. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology and actively involved in the SCI Food Group. Her work spans food fortification strategies, aging nutrition, and sensory perception studies. Notable contributions include developing protein-fortified recipes for older adults and studying the impacts of physical activity on appetite. External Activities: Committee member of SCI Food Group, Professional Food Sensory Group (PFSG) member Labs/Teams: Sensory Science Centre, Food4Years Network (improving foods for aging populations) Grants: Over £1M in grants focused on aging nutrition and sensory science

Philippe BacchettaView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• International Finance
• Financial Crises
• +3 more

Philippe Bacchetta is a Swiss Finance Institute Professor of Macroeconomics at the University of Lausanne's Faculty of Business and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Harvard University and undergraduate degrees from the University of Lausanne. His career includes roles as director of the Study Center Gerzensee (1998–2007), teaching positions at Brandeis University, ESADE, and visiting professorships across Europe. Bacchetta specializes in open economy macroeconomics, international finance, and monetary policy. His research examines exchange rate determination, financial crises, and the impact of global liquidity conditions. He received a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant in 2011 and has served as Program Director for the CEPR's International Macroeconomics and Finance program. His work frequently addresses policy-relevant topics like currency denomination choices, central bank interventions, and the role of dollar funding in global banking systems. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics, Harvard University B.A. and M.S. in Economics, University of Lausanne Research focuses on: Exchange rate dynamics under frictions Cross-border capital flows and financial stability Monetary policy in liquidity traps Global implications of central bank digital currencies Key contributions include analyzing UIP/CIP deviations, dollar funding fragility, and the international transmission of asset market shocks. His recent work explores how imperfect arbitrage and portfolio adjustment delays shape exchange rates and capital flows. Awards: European Research Council Advanced Grant (2011) Professional roles include serving on the Swiss National Research Council and leading academic institutions. His grants and advising activities reflect deep engagement with central banks and policy institutions.

Ioannis KyriakouView profile

Professor

• Actuarial Science
• Quantitative Finance
• Financial Mathematics
• +13 more

Professor Ioannis Kyriakou is a leading academic in actuarial finance and quantitative methods at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London, where he serves as Professor of Actuarial Finance and Director of the MSc in Actuarial Science and MSc in Actuarial Management. He holds a visiting professorship at the University of Eastern Piedmont and has previously served as affiliate faculty at the Cyprus International Institute of Management. His research spans actuarial science, derivatives pricing, risk management, computational finance, and machine learning applications in finance and insurance. His research interests focus on quantitative finance , stochastic modeling , numerical methods , and machine learning , particularly in the context of derivative pricing , pension product design , energy and commodity markets , and investor sentiment . He has developed advanced computational techniques such as moment-based approximations and transform methods for financial modeling. His work integrates simulation, optimization, and data-driven approaches to solve complex financial and actuarial problems. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, combining machine learning with financial economics , energy efficiency forecasting , mutual fund performance , and climate risk . His work frequently appears in top journals like Operations Research , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , and European Journal of Operational Research , showcasing expertise in both theoretical and applied finance. European Journal of Operational Research (2020) Editors' Award for Excellence in Reviewing Cass Business School (2014) Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Dimitris N. Chorafas Foundation (2009) Prize for outstanding PhD research work EPSRC Doctoral Training Award (2008) He supervises several PhD students in areas such as derivatives pricing, machine learning in actuarial science, and pension optimization. He has received research support through editorial leadership, consultancy (e.g., with Lloyd’s Treasury), and academic collaboration. He is actively involved in organizing conferences and workshops, including the Finance and Business Analytics Conference. He is affiliated with research groups focusing on financial modeling , actuarial computation , and machine learning in insurance , contributing to both academic and industry-facing initiatives. His co-authored book Machine Learning in Insurance (MDPI, 2020) highlights his leadership in bridging data science with actuarial applications.

• Food Economics & Policy
• Consumer Decision-Making
• Food Marketing
• +7 more

Dr. David L. Ortega is a Professor and the Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics & Policy at Michigan State University (MSU), leading research in consumer and producer decision-making within food systems. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and has been affiliated with MSU since 2013. His work bridges academic research with policy impact, focusing on global food markets, agricultural trade dynamics, and consumer behavior in emerging economies. Affiliations: Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE), College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR) Roles: Director of MSU's Food Security Group, Lead of Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy Ortega's research spans food safety regulation, trade policy, and behavioral economics. He has conducted fieldwork in China, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, analyzing market responses to policy changes and consumer preferences. His experimental methods examine how information affects choices in food labeling, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on China's agricultural policies and appears frequently in major media. His 35+ journal articles include studies on U.S.-China trade relations, consumer preferences for meat alternatives, and risk management in agricultural supply chains. Key Awards: SAEA Emerging Scholar Award (2018) Ortega advises students on food policy and agribusiness strategies, collaborating with organizations like the World Bank and FAO. His lab focuses on improving nutritional outcomes through market-based interventions and fostering sustainable agricultural development.

Jiachen ShiView profile

Lecturer

• Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Labour Law
• Economic Institutions
• +7 more

Jiachen Shi is a Lecturer in Management Consulting and Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds' Leeds University Business School, based in the People, Work and Employment Department. She serves as Deputy Programme Director for MSc Management Consulting and teaches across BA/MA/MSc programmes, including modules like Strategic Human Resource Management and Employment Law. She holds a PhD in Work and Employment Relations from the University of Leeds (2018), an MA in HRM (2013), and a BSc in HRM from the University of International Business and Economics (China, 2010). Her research focuses on strategic HRM, labour migration in transitions, and just transitions towards net-zero societies. Current projects include a HBS-funded study on just transitions in 13 countries and a WUN-funded analysis of migration systems during the pandemic. She is affiliated with the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC) and contributes to debates on sustainable development goals, platform economies, and social inequalities. Jiachen's teaching spans HRM, employment law, globalization impacts, and gender equality. She advises on HRM dissertations and mentors students through personal tutoring roles. Her work bridges academic research with practical HR challenges in sectors like finance and broadcasting.

Alexey IvashchenkoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Empirical Asset Pricing
• Market Microstructure
• Corporate Finance
• +3 more

Alexey Ivashchenko is an Assistant Professor of Finance at VU Amsterdam's School of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Lausanne and the Swiss Finance Institute, along with a Master's in International Finance from HEC Paris and a Master's in Macroeconomics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. His research focuses on empirical asset pricing and market microstructure, particularly in corporate bond markets. Notable contributions include studies on liquidity dry-ups' pricing implications, callable bond price dynamics, and corporate bond price reversals. He has received the INQUIRE Europe 2021 Research Grant for his work. Teaching includes the core master’s course 'Financial Markets and Institutions' at VU Amsterdam and previously 'Fixed Income and Credit Risk' at the University of Lausanne. His collaborative research spans 323 international scholars, reflecting his active role in global finance academia.

• Fintech
• Blockchain
• Cryptocurrencies
• +9 more

Professor Andrew Urquhart is a Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham , a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he was Professor and Head of the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading, and held academic roles at the University of Southampton. PhD in Finance, Newcastle University (2013) MSc in Finance (Distinction), Newcastle University (2009) BA(Hons) in Politics and Economics, Newcastle University (2008) PGCAP, University of Southampton (2014) His primary research interests include fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, corporate governance, high-frequency trading, asset pricing, and sports finance . He has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals such as Nature , Journal of Corporate Finance , and European Journal of Operational Research , with over 8,500 citations. His recent publications focus on cryptocurrency market dynamics, blockchain analytics, central bank digital currencies, and financial spillovers, showing a consistent and impactful research trajectory in digital finance and financial technology. He has received over £500,000 in external research funding and has earned several scientific awards , including: Best Paper in European Financial Management (2020) Best Paper at Southern Finance Association (2020) Best Paper at Cryptocurrency Research Conference (2018) Dean's Award for Leadership in Research (2017) Tom Fetherston Award (2013) Andrew has supervised 9 PhD students to completion and currently supervises 5 more. He has secured substantial research grants, serves as an associate editor for multiple journals (including British Accounting Review and International Review of Financial Analysis ), and co-organizes the Cryptocurrency Research Conference . He provides executive education on digital assets and fintech and has served as an external examiner for programs at Durham University, Queen’s University Belfast, and others. He is also actively involved in public discourse, contributing media articles on cryptocurrency markets and fintech through outlets like The Conversation .

• Economic Theory
• Social Networks
• Trust and Cooperation
• +12 more

Itay P. Fainmesser is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Economics at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on economic theory, social networks, trust, cooperation, and digital privacy, with significant contributions to understanding consumer profiling, influencer marketing, and data governance in the digital economy. His primary research interests include Economic Theory , Social Networks , Trust and Cooperation , Influence , Social Media , and Privacy . He explores how digital platforms collect and use consumer data, the welfare implications of data misuse, and the design of regulatory policies to protect users. His work bridges economics, business strategy, and public policy, with applications in health data, market design, and AI ethics. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in digital privacy , information design , and market regulation . His research analyzes how companies use consumer data for profiling and pricing, the societal costs of data breaches, and the role of government intervention. Themes include consumer welfare, regulatory design, ethical data use, and the impact of AI on market dynamics. Many papers involve collaborative work with Andrea Galeotti and Ruslan Momot, reflecting a consistent interdisciplinary approach. 2025 Johns Hopkins Discovery Award for Patient-Centered Biospecimen Market Design Finalist, MSOM Service SIG Best Paper Award 2023 for Digital Privacy Fainmesser advises PhD and master’s students, including Xudong Zheng, and collaborates on federally and institutionally funded research projects. He is actively involved in academic service, co-organizing the Conference on Social and Political Economics and engaging with policymakers and the public through media outlets, podcasts, and public talks. His work has implications for antitrust authorities, digital regulators, and health policy makers. He is a key participant in research teams focusing on data markets, privacy, and health data policy, often collaborating with scholars across disciplines at Johns Hopkins and other institutions. His labs and research groups emphasize theoretical modeling, policy analysis, and real-world applications in digital markets and public health.

Laura BiniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Corporate Disclosure
• International Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• +3 more

Laura Bini is an Assistant Professor of Financial Accounting at the University of Florence, School of Economics and Management. She teaches courses in business administration, accounting, financial statement analysis, and business planning at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: PhD in Financial Accounting, Università degli Studi di Firenze (2010) Visiting Student, Manchester Business School (2009) Her research focuses on corporate disclosure, international accounting, financial statement analysis, disclosure quality, impression management, and non-financial information . She investigates how firms communicate performance metrics across Europe and the drivers behind disclosure practices, particularly in relation to regulatory and cultural differences. The recent articles reflect a consistent research trajectory centered on transparency, harmonization, and the informational value of financial and non-financial reporting. Her work spans disciplinary areas such as accounting, corporate governance, financial communication, and sustainability reporting, with strong emphasis on European contexts and cross-country comparisons. Scientific Awards and Grants: Research grant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for the project 'The informational capacity of financial performance indicators in European annual reports' Research grant (2010–2011) for the project 'The disclosure of performance indicators in European annual reports: a comparison between Anglo-Saxon and Continental countries' Laura Bini has been actively involved in funded research projects related to disclosure practices and performance indicators. While no formal advising of students is mentioned, her academic contributions include publications in journals such as Advances in Accounting , Journal of Management and Governance , and Journal of Intellectual Capital , as well as a published book. She does not appear to lead any named labs or research teams, but her work contributes significantly to the field of accounting transparency and international comparability.

• Finance
• Derivatives
• Risk Management
• +4 more

Dr Adedeji Abimbola is a Reader in Finance at the Department of Finance, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He has been a faculty member since 2000 and previously held academic positions at the University of Lagos, University of Edinburgh, University of York, University of Essex, and the University of the West of England. He earned his PhD from Manchester Business School. Current Position: Reader in Finance Institution: University of Birmingham School: Birmingham Business School Department: Department of Finance Email: t.a.adedeji@bham.ac.uk Phone: +44 (0) 121 414 7296 Dr Abimbola's research focuses on key areas in finance, including derivatives and risk management, corporate financing, and market behaviour. His expertise is reflected in publications in journals such as the Journal of Business Finance and Accounting and Applied Financial Economics. He has contributed to understanding financial leverage and the use of interest rate derivatives by UK firms. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in corporate financial decision-making. The two most recent publications reflect a strong trend in empirical corporate finance, particularly in the UK context. His research examines how firms manage financial risk through derivatives and how capital structure decisions are influenced by debt usage. These works fall within the broader disciplines of corporate finance and financial economics, with specific emphasis on risk mitigation strategies and capital market behaviour. Dr Abimbola has served in significant academic leadership roles, including as Director of the MSc Accounting and Finance programme (2000–2003) and founding Director of the MSc Investments programme (2003–2006). He is also an External Examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at other UK universities, demonstrating his active engagement in academic governance and quality assurance. There is no mention of specific research grants, but his sustained publication record indicates ongoing scholarly activity. He contributes to the academic community through his research supervision and programme leadership. While specific names of students are not listed, his roles suggest involvement in mentoring postgraduate students, particularly in finance-related master's programmes. He is also associated with research in corporate finance and financial markets, likely supervising projects in risk management and investment strategies.