Theo Arentze is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of the Built Environment, leading the Real Estate Management and Development group. He is affiliated with EAISI Health and EAISI Mobility research institutes. Education: MSc in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology & AI) from Groningen University, PhD from TU/e Urban Planning Research: Spatial choice behavior, decision support systems, activity-based modeling, agent-based simulation His research integrates bounded rationality into spatial choice models to enhance behavioral realism, with applications in real-estate management , neighborhood development , healthy cities , and hybrid work environments . Recent work includes child-friendly urban planning and energy-efficient housing impacts . Prominent article themes include: Hybrid work location decisions Urban public space affective experiences Child friendliness in residential choices Sustainable energy preferences Spatial decision support systems Social network modeling Scientific recognition includes: Best Poster Award (2025) - Computational Urban Planning Conference Long Paper of Distinction (2021) - Healthy Buildings Europe EuroFM Best Paper Award (2017) Pyke Johnson Award (2016) As an educator, he teaches courses in Urban Planning , Housing Economics , and Quantitative Research Methods . His multidisciplinary team combines expertise from psychology, sociology, and urban economics to create high-quality built environments through behavioral research.
Alan Montgomery is a Professor of Marketing at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, where he has held a tenured position since 2018 (previously as Associate Professor from 2005-2017). He also maintains an affiliation with the Machine Learning Department at CMU's School of Computer Science, demonstrating his interdisciplinary research approach at the intersection of marketing, economics, and computational methods. Dr. Montgomery earned his educational credentials from prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Marketing/Economics, University of Chicago (1994) MBA, University of Chicago (1994) BS in Economics, University of Illinois at Chicago (1989) His research focuses on applying advanced quantitative methods to marketing problems, with particular expertise in consumer behavior modeling, clickstream data analysis, pricing strategies, and micro-marketing. Dr. Montgomery's work bridges traditional marketing theory with computational approaches, making significant contributions to both academic literature and practical business applications. His research often involves large-scale data analysis to uncover patterns in consumer decision-making processes, with recent work exploring mental accounting, bandit algorithms, and the impact of digital phenomena like movie piracy on traditional markets. Dr. Montgomery has received notable recognition including the 1999 Mitchell Prize from the American Statistical Association for his paper "Estimating Price Elasticities with Theory-based Priors." His work has been published in top-tier journals across marketing, economics, and computer science disciplines, demonstrating the interdisciplinary impact of his research. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Montgomery has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple institutions. His interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations with computer scientists studying web browsing behavior and economists examining consumer decision frameworks. His research has been supported by various grants throughout his career, enabling extensive data collection and analysis projects. Dr. Montgomery's work spans multiple research environments, including collaborations with the Machine Learning Department at CMU's School of Computer Science. His research group likely focuses on applying computational methods to marketing problems, particularly in the areas of consumer behavior modeling, clickstream analysis, and data-driven marketing strategies. His recent work shows increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional marketing research methodologies.
Arthur A. Danielyan is Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on complex analysis and approximation theory, particularly boundary behavior of analytic functions, polynomial and rational approximation, and functional analysis methods. Danielyan earned his PhD from the Armenian Academy of Sciences (1987) under S. N. Mergelyan. Research solves longstanding problems including Rubel's bounded analytic functions problem (2016) and von Renteln's boundary uniqueness problem. Recent work addresses Fatou's theorem extensions and interpolation in Hardy spaces. He has supervised multiple PhD students and organized international conferences including the Southeastern Analysis Meeting (2016). Funded by Simons Foundation and DAAD, Danielyan has published over 35 scholarly papers resolving problems from Hayman's list. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on boundary properties of analytic functions, interpolation theorems, and polynomial approximation in complex domains. Recent publications increasingly address Blaschke products and Baire classification problems. Honors and Grants Simons Foundation collaborative grant (2017-2022) DAAD Visiting Research Professorship (1996-1997) Henri Hecaen Award (1989)
Cristina Bicchieri is the S. J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania , where she also holds appointments as Professor of Philosophy and Psychology and Professor of Legal Studies at the Wharton School. She founded and directs the Penn Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics , the Philosophy, Politics & Economics Program , and the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences . Education : PhD in Philosophy from Cambridge University and a Laurea (Summa cum Laude) from the University of Milano . Her research lies at the intersection of philosophy , game theory , and cognitive psychology , focusing on: Judgment and Decision-Making : Fairness, trust, cooperation, and how expectations influence behavior. Social Norms : Their nature, evolution, measurement, and application in policy (e.g., sanitation, corruption). Epistemic Foundations of Game Theory : Rational choices under bounded knowledge and computational models for game solutions. Her recent articles explore topics like norm stability , language framing effects , and sanitation interventions in India . These works emphasize behavioral dynamics , cognitive psychology , and public policy applications . Scientific Awards : Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021) Member, German Academy of Sciences (2021) Honorary Fellow, Wolfson College, Cambridge (2016) Pufendorf Medal (2015) Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (2007) She leads the Behavioral Ethics Lab and collaborates with organizations like UNICEF , the World Bank , and the Gates Foundation to implement norm-based interventions globally.
Yuri Tschinkel is a Professor of Mathematics at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, and Director of the Mathematics and Physical Sciences Division at the Simons Foundation since 2012. He previously held positions at the University of Goettingen, Princeton University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. His research spans algebraic geometry, analytic number theory, and arithmetic geometry, focusing on rational points, birational geometry, and algebraic structures. Ph.D. in Mathematics, MIT (1992) His work addresses stable rationality of algebraic varieties, weak approximation over function fields, and distribution of rational points. Key contributions include studies on Mori cones, log Fano varieties, and quadric surface bundles. Recent publications reflect collaborations with leading mathematicians like Kontsevich and Hassett. Scientific accolades include 2018 Member of Leopoldina, German National Academy of Sciences 2014 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2012 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society As Director of the Simons Foundation division, he oversees grants and research initiatives in mathematics and physical sciences. He has authored 135 papers, edited 19 books, and serves on 8 editorial boards and advisory panels.
Tingliang Huang holds concurrent roles as the Amazon Distinguished Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business and Honorary Professor at the UCL School of Management. He earned his PhD from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. His research focuses on business analytics, AI-driven strategies, supply chain optimization, and behavioral operations, with notable contributions to Marketing Science, Management Science, and Production and Operations Management. Affiliations: Amazon Distinguished Professor, Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee Honorary Professor, UCL School of Management Former tenured Associate Professor at Boston College's Carroll School of Management Education: PhD in Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University (2011) M.S. and B.S. from University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Research Interests: Huang’s work bridges analytics and operations, exploring topics like opaque selling, bounded rationality in consumer decisions, supply chain dynamics, and sustainable operations. He has pioneered frameworks for probabilistic selling and dynamic pricing under uncertainty. His interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral economics and big data analytics. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles in top journals, emphasizing service systems, supply chain strategy, and marketing-operations interfaces. Recent work explores AI's societal impacts and algorithmic targeting in vertical markets. Awards: 2025 Vallett Family Outstanding Researcher Award 2018 POMS Wickham Skinner Early Career Award 2015 POMS Best Paper Award Multiple Meritorious Service Awards (M&SOM, Management Science) Editorial Roles: Senior Editor at Production and Operations Management, Associate Editor at Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, Decision Sciences, and others. He also serves on editorial review boards for leading journals. Teaching & Mentorship: Award-winning educator recognized as Carroll School Teaching Star (2021). Advises doctoral students at UCL, UTK, and Chinese institutions, with placements at top schools like George Mason University and USTC. Labs & Teams: Leads the Business Analytics PhD Program at UTK and collaborates on AI ethics research through cross-institutional projects.
LING Chun Kai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), School of Computing. His research focuses on multiagent systems, computational game theory, and machine learning applications in adversarial real-world domains like cybersecurity and logistics. Educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (2017-2023) from Carnegie Mellon University and a First Class BEng in Computer Engineering (2015) from NUS. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University. Current research interests span computational game theory, machine learning for multi-agent systems, equilibrium characterization in imperfect information settings, and applications in network security, logistics, and recreational games. Key methodological contributions include scalable algorithms for game solving, differentiable game solvers, and copula-based statistical modeling. Recent publications focus on attacker-defender graph games, language negotiation agents, and modeling games with incomplete information. Collaborations include researchers from Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon, and institutions working on GameSec, AAAI, Neurips, and ICML venues. Scientific Awards: IJCAI 2018 Distinguished Paper Award GameSec 2023 Best Paper Award GameSec 2024 Best Paper Award Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent Scheme (2024) Teaching includes courses on AI Planning and Decision Making (CS4246, CS5446) and Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence (CS6208).
Tomasz Strzalecki is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. His research centers on decision theory, with a focus on ambiguity aversion , temporal preferences , stochastic choice , and bounded rationality . He earned his PhD in Economics from Northwestern University in 2008. Education: PhD in Economics (2008), Northwestern University His scholarly work spans theoretical and applied economics, including key contributions to random utility models , dynamic decision-making , and neuroeconomic modeling . Recent publications, such as Stochastic Choice Theory (2025) and Variational Bayes and non-Bayesian Updating (2024), reflect his ongoing exploration of Bayesian inference and behavioral deviations. Earlier work in Econometrica and American Economic Review established foundational models for choice aversion , time inconsistency , and ambiguity evaluation . Tomasz’s research has been published in top journals like Econometrica , American Economic Review , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , covering themes such as probabilistic sophistication , decision timing , and collective action in development economics. His co-authors include prominent economists like Drew Fudenberg, Mira Frick, and Larry Epstein.
Carlo D'Eramo is a Professor of Reinforcement Learning and Computational Decision-Making at the University of Würzburg. He leads the LiteRL group at hessian.AI until 2025 and is affiliated with the Intelligent Autonomous Systems group at TU Darmstadt's Computer Science Department, as well as the Hessian Centre for Artificial Intelligence. Ph.D. : Information Technology, Politecnico di Milano (2019) Double MSc : Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2015) and University of Illinois at Chicago (2015) BSc : Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2011) His research focuses on lightweight reinforcement learning methods for adaptive autonomous agents, spanning multi-task/curriculum RL, multi-agent RL, deep RL, uncertainty quantification, residual learning, and planning. He developed MushroomRL, a widely adopted RL library, and investigates how agents can acquire real-world expert skills efficiently. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in deep reinforcement learning architectures, adversarial and multi-agent systems, domain randomization, and curriculum design. Key subfields include optimal transport applications, entropy maximization, neural network distillation, and bounded rationality frameworks for robust learning. He has contributed to top venues like ICML, NeurIPS, AAAI, ICLR, JMLR, and IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, with a focus on advancing scalable and adaptive RL methodologies.
Professor Emiliano Cortés is a faculty member at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), where he leads research in Plasmonic and Photonic Chemistry at the Nano-Institute Munich. His work bridges the fields of nanotechnology, physical chemistry, and materials science, focusing on light-matter interactions for energy conversion applications. Dr. Cortés' research focuses on plasmonics , photocatalysis , and electrocatalysis at the nanoscale. His group investigates how the dynamics of photons, plasmon-polaritons, carriers, phonons, and molecular states influence chemical reactivity. A key aspect of his work involves developing techniques to study plasmonic systems at the single particle level and designing rational synthesis approaches for plasmonic colloidal photo and electrocatalysts. His research has significant implications for sustainable energy technologies, environmental remediation, and advanced sensing applications. Analysis of Professor Cortés' recent publications reveals a strong focus on energy conversion processes, with particular emphasis on CO2 reduction, ammonia synthesis, and hydrogen production. His work integrates plasmonic effects with catalytic processes to enhance reaction efficiencies, often through innovative interface engineering and nanostructure design. The research spans fundamental studies of charge carrier dynamics to practical applications in energy storage and environmental technologies. Professor Cortés actively mentors doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, currently advertising open positions for projects on Single particle photo and electrocatalysis and Synthesis of hybrid colloids . His research group, the Hybrid Plasmonics Lab (www.hybridplasmonics.org), receives funding from various sources to support their work on plasmon-mediated chemistry for sustainable applications. The Cortés research group operates within the Nano-Institute Munich, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities for nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and testing. Their work combines experimental approaches with theoretical modeling to understand and harness light-matter interactions at the nanoscale for practical applications in energy conversion and environmental technologies.
Prof. Heinz Koeppl is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on self-organizing systems, systems biology, and control theory, with applications in synthetic biology, robotics, and stochastic processes. He explores interdisciplinary topics such as genetic circuit design, UAV swarm dynamics, and machine learning-driven modeling of biochemical systems. Key research areas include the development of deep learning frameworks for kinetic modeling, Bayesian optimization for riboswitch design, and mean field control theory for sparse networks. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical engineering solutions, addressing challenges in molecular communication, gene regulation, and robotic swarm coordination. Publications from 2023–2025 highlight advancements in bio-inspired algorithms, swarm intelligence, and computational biology. Notable contributions include studies on RNA-based circuits, active matter dynamics, and optimization strategies for large-scale systems. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging tools from electrical engineering, mathematics, and life sciences. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising and grants details are not available. Prof. Koeppl’s lab focuses on integrating systems biology approaches with engineering principles to solve complex problems in healthcare, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
Professor Holly Krieger is a faculty member at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics . Her research focuses on Arithmetic Dynamics , Complex Dynamics , and Algebraic Geometry , with recent work on rational periodic points and Manin-Mumford conjectures. Role : Professor Email : hkrieger@dpmms.cam.ac.uk Her research spans dynamical systems with applications to number theory and algebraic geometry. Key contributions include studies on birational maps, preperiodic points, and cohomological properties of endomorphisms. Recent publications (2024–2012) highlight her expertise in arithmetic and complex dynamics, with a focus on rational maps, Galois representations, and equidistribution problems. Email : hkrieger@dpmms.cam.ac.uk Room : E1.19 Phone : 01223 337970 Homepage : Personal Page
Myrto Mavraki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to both the St. George and Mississauga campuses. She specializes in arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems, particularly the theory of unlikely intersections and canonical heights in families of rational maps. Institution: University of Toronto School: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Department of Mathematics Rank: Assistant Professor Her research focuses on deep connections between arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems. Key areas include equidistribution, variation of canonical heights, preperiodic points, and unlikely intersections in families of maps, especially on the projective line and in elliptic surfaces. These topics lie at the heart of modern arithmetic dynamics and have strong ties to Diophantine geometry and number theory. The most recent publications show a sustained focus on canonical height variation, equidistribution, and the geometry of post-critically finite and preperiodic loci in parameter spaces. Collaborations with leading mathematicians such as Laura DeMarco, Harry Schmidt, and Hexi Ye reflect her central role in current developments in arithmetic dynamics. Her work combines algebraic, analytic, and arithmetic techniques to solve deep conjectures and establish foundational results. Her research is supported by an NSERC Discovery Grant and an Early Career Supplement (2024–2029), and previously by an NSF grant (DMS-2200981). She has mentored or collaborated with several prominent researchers and is likely supervising graduate students, though none are explicitly named. She does not list formal awards, but her publication record in top journals and prestigious fellowships indicate high recognition in the mathematical community. Mavraki held the Benjamin Peirce Fellowship at Harvard (2020–2023), a highly competitive postdoctoral position, and prior positions at the University of Basel and Northwestern University. She earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia under Dragos Ghioca.
Gianni Dal Maso is a Professor of Mathematical Analysis at the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy. He has been a faculty member at SISSA since 1985, first as Associate Professor and then as Full Professor since 1987. He has held several leadership positions at SISSA including Head of the Sector of Functional Analysis and Applications (1993-1998, 2001-2010), Deputy Director (2010-2015), and Coordinator of the Mathematics Area (2016-2020). His educational background includes: 1973-1977: Undergraduate student in Mathematics at the University of Pisa and Scuola Normale Superiore 1977: Degree in Mathematics with honors at the University of Pisa (thesis: "Gamma-limits of set functions," advised by Ennio De Giorgi) 1977: "Diploma" in Mathematics from the Scuola Normale Superiore 1977-1981: Post-graduate Research Fellowship in Mathematics ("Perfezionamento") at the Scuola Normale Superiore Dal Maso's research focuses on the Calculus of Variations, with particular emphasis on semicontinuity and relaxation problems, Gamma-convergence, and more recently, free discontinuity problems and their applications to mechanics. His work bridges pure mathematical analysis with practical applications in material science, particularly in plasticity and fracture mechanics. He has developed mathematical frameworks for understanding crack propagation, material failure, and the behavior of solids under stress, contributing significantly to both theoretical foundations and practical modeling approaches in these areas. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work in Gamma-convergence (culminating in his influential book "An Introduction to Gamma-Convergence" in 1993) toward increasingly sophisticated models of material behavior, particularly in fracture mechanics and plasticity. Recent work demonstrates continued innovation in handling complex discontinuities, non-local effects, and multi-scale phenomena in material science applications. Among his notable scientific recognitions: 1982: Stampacchia Prize, awarded by the Scuola Normale Superiore 1990: Caccioppoli Prize, awarded by the Italian Mathematical Union 1996: Medaglia dei XL per la Matematica, awarded by the Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze detta dei XL 2003: Prize of the Minister for the Cultural Heritage for Mathematics and Mechanics, awarded by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei 2005: Prize Luigi and Wanda Amerio, awarded by the Istituto Lombardo Accademia di Scienze e Lettere Dal Maso has supervised 42 PhD students at SISSA, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic mentorship. His research has been significantly supported by multiple National Research Projects (PRIN) in Italy, and notably by an ERC Advanced Grant "Quasistatic and Dynamic Evolution Problems in Plasticity and Fracture" (QuaDynEvoPro) from 2012-2017, where he served as Principal Investigator. This major project focused on nonlinear evolution problems in plasticity and fracture, with three main research directions: plasticity with hardening and softening, quasistatic crack growth, and dynamic fracture mechanics. His scholarly activities extend to editorial service, with membership on the boards of numerous prestigious journals including Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis, and Journal of Convex Analysis. He has also been active in the mathematical community through membership in scientific committees and academies, including the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei since 2014.
Klaus Schmidt is a Professor of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, holding the chair in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Economics. His research focuses on theoretical and applied aspects of contract theory, game theory, and industrial organization, with significant contributions to understanding venture capital finance, privatization, and fairness in economic behavior. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bonn (1991) with the dissertation "Commitment in Games with Asymmetric Information" and Habilitation (1994) with "Contracts, Competition, and the Theory of Reputation". Early academic support included scholarships from Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (1982-87) and a German Academic Exchange Service grant (1988/89). Professor Schmidt's research centers on contract theory applications across diverse domains. His work on fairness and reciprocity (notably with Ernst Fehr) revolutionized behavioral contract theory, while contributions to venture capital finance and privatization established foundational frameworks for analyzing incomplete contracts in real-world settings. He employs rigorous game-theoretic modeling to address incentive problems in procurement, privatization, and organizational design. His publication record since 1991 reveals consistent focus on contract-theoretic problems, with increasing emphasis on behavioral aspects after 1999. Key thematic clusters include venture capital finance (2002-2003), fairness/reciprocity (1999-2000), and privatization/incomplete contracts (1995-1996), demonstrating evolution from pure theory to policy-relevant applications. Gossen Prize of the German Economic Association (2001) Commerzbank Prize of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences (2001) Teaching Prize of the Bavarian ministry of science (2000) Walter-Adolf-Jörn Prize (1993) German Academic Exchange Service Grant (1988/89) Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes Scholarship (1982-87) Professor Schmidt has secured major research funding including German Science Foundation grants for "Incomplete Contracts" (1999-present) and "Venture Capital Finance" (1998-present). His teaching excellence was recognized with Bavaria's highest teaching award (2000), and he maintains active collaboration with leading economists including Ernst Fehr and Monika Schnitzer. While specific student mentorship details aren't documented, his extensive publication record and seminar leadership indicate significant academic supervision.
