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Chris Weddingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corporate Sustainability Strategy
• Renewable Energy Finance
• Green Real Estate Innovation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chris Wedding is an Associate Professor at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment and an Executive in Residence at the Fuqua School of Business. He also serves as a Professor of the Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. His academic work focuses on energy finance, corporate sustainability, and green real estate. His research interests include renewable energy finance, environmental entrepreneurship, green real estate innovation, and corporate sustainability strategy. He has published extensively on solar and geothermal adoption, green startups, and decision-making in sustainable building. His work bridges academic theory with practical application in clean energy markets. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on renewable energy adoption behaviors, green entrepreneurship, and information management in sustainability. Themes across articles include consumer motivations, startup innovation, and investment opportunities in clean technology. Goldwater Scholar in Math and Science Dr. Wedding advises and mentors through executive education programs and industry engagement, though no formal student advisees are listed. He has been involved in multiple grants and initiatives through his roles at IronOak Energy Capital, Entrepreneurs for Impact, and Cherokee Investment Partners, supporting clean energy startups and sustainability education. He has also contributed to executive education for U.S. military leaders via the Institute for Defense and Business. Dr. Wedding is affiliated with multiple organizations advancing sustainability, including Entrepreneurs for Impact, which runs mastermind groups and executive education for environmental entrepreneurs, and IronOak Energy Capital, an investment banking firm focused on clean energy. He also contributes to the US Green Building Council as an early LEED Accredited Professional.

Meltem Gürünlüمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Sustainability and Finance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Meltem Gürünlü serves as a faculty member and department head of the Department of International Trade and Finance (Eng.). She has conducted Erasmus teaching mobility at the University of Split, Croatia (May 2023), delivering a seminar on legislative-environment interactions and strengthening academic ties. Her research focuses on corporate finance, behavioral finance, sustainability, and emerging markets, with particular attention to digital transformation, corporate governance, and fintech innovations. Recent work explores topics like cryptocurrency ecosystems, green bonds, and the future of financial systems. Her academic contributions span over 40 publications since 2007, addressing themes such as capital structure dynamics, foreign ownership impacts, and the role of technology in finance. Key areas include analyzing business groups' financial behaviors, evaluating earnings management practices, and investigating investor perceptions of sustainability initiatives. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, often using Turkish market data (e.g., Borsa Istanbul). Notably, Prof. Gürünlü’s research highlights interdisciplinary intersections—e.g., blockchain’s governance implications, renewable energy financing challenges, and the ethical dimensions of AI in finance. Her scholarship emphasizes practical policy recommendations for regulatory frameworks and corporate strategies in evolving financial landscapes.

• International Trade Law
• World Trade Organization (WTO)
• U.S. Trade Policy
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Jennifer A. Hillman is a senior fellow for trade and international political economy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and a Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, where she teaches international trade and business law. She specializes in U.S. trade policy, WTO law, Brexit, climate change, and international investment. Her career blends academic scholarship, legal practice, and high-level public service. Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Professor, Georgetown University Law Center Board of Visitors, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University Her research focuses on the intersection of trade, law, and global governance. Key areas include WTO dispute settlement, digital trade, carbon border adjustments, investor-state dispute settlement reform, and the legal dimensions of Brexit. She has published extensively, including co-authoring the leading casebook International Trade Law and authoring Getting to Brexit and Legal Aspects of Brexit . Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating climate action with trade policy, exploring tools such as carbon border adjustments and green goods trade, while also addressing systemic issues like WTO reform, digital trade rules, and subsidy disciplines. She frequently analyzes the legal and economic implications of U.S. tariff policies and executive overreach in trade matters. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Association of Women in International Trade (2021) Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, she led a practicum at Georgetown that enabled students to work on real-world trade issues for developing country governments and NGOs. Her work is supported through her affiliations with CFR and Georgetown, and she contributes to major policy initiatives such as RealEcon and the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies. Labs and Teams: She collaborates regularly with CFR colleagues, including Inu Manak and Helena Kopans-Johnson, on the 'Trade Tools for Climate Action' series. She is also involved in broader expert networks at CFR, including term member conferences and policy task forces.

Susanna Berkouwerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susanna Berkouwer is an Assistant Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She focuses on the economics of energy and environmental policy in developing countries, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency, grid reliability, and climate adaptation strategies. Faculty Research Fellow, National Bureau for Economic Research Coase Project Fellow Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative Fellow J-PAL and BREAD Affiliate Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from UC Berkeley (Energy Institute at Haas), an MA in International and Development Economics from Yale University, and a BSc in Statistics from University College London. Recent research highlights include analyzing transient air pollution exposure in clean cooking transitions, optimizing donor contracting for electrification projects, and addressing voltage quality improvements in Ghana's energy infrastructure. She explores behavioral economics in energy technology adoption and political economy dimensions of electrification in Kenya. Scientific recognition includes NBER affiliation and contributions to energy policy innovation. She previously held research roles at Harvard's EPoD and worked in international trade finance across London, Johannesburg, and Nairobi.

Robert Elliottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economics
• Development Economics
• Environmental Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Robert Elliott is a Professor of Economics and Director of Research in the Department of Economics at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School. His work spans international economics, development economics, environmental and energy economics, and international business, with particular expertise in the Chinese economy, firm behavior, natural disasters, and globalization's environmental impacts. Professor Elliott holds a BA in Economics from the University of Leicester, an MA in Economics from the University of Essex, and completed his PhD at the University of Nottingham under the supervision of Professor David Greenaway, Dr Peter Wright, and Robert Hine. His research focuses on empirical environmental, international trade, development, energy, and labor economics. Key areas include the economics of China and East Asia, empirical environmental economics, economic geography, globalization and environment, natural disasters (floods, typhoons, earthquakes), biodiversity and deforestation, trade and environment, FDI and industrial restructuring, and energy economics. His interdisciplinary approach often combines large dataset manipulation with advanced econometric techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental economics, particularly examining the intersection of climate change, natural disasters, and economic outcomes. His work spans historical environmental events in China, contemporary energy and transportation economics, air quality policy evaluation, and the economic impacts of natural disasters across different regions and time periods. A significant portion of his research applies advanced statistical and machine learning methods to environmental policy questions. Professor Elliott serves as an editor for the Sustainable Future Policy Lab and Director of the Trade, Environment, Development and Energy (TEDE) research group. He is also a Co-Investigator on ReLIB as part of the Faraday Institute, a member of Water Challenges in a Changing World IGI, and an Affiliate of the Lloyds Bank Centre for Responsible Business. He actively supervises PhD students across international and development economics and environmental and energy economics. His current projects include the "Brexit Uncertainty Index" and Leverhulme Trust research projects in "Globalisation and the Environment" with Matthew Cole. He has received significant funding including an ESRC grant for "China-UK energy issues" worth approximately £1 million. Professor Elliott is a key member of the Birmingham Plastics Network, an interdisciplinary team of over 40 academics addressing the global plastics problem. This network brings together experts from diverse fields including chemistry, environmental science, engineering, philosophy, linguistics, economics, and law to develop holistic solutions for plastics sustainability.

Yukun Shiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Energy Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

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.

Kenneth Backlundمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Economics
• Public Finance
• Sustainability Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Backlund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics within the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) at Umeå University. His primary affiliation is with the Economics section and he is located at Samhällsvetarhuset, Biblioteksgränd 6, A23701 in Umeå. He holds a recognized university teacher qualification and is actively involved in the Economic Policy Network research group. His research focuses on environmental policy, sustainability frameworks, and welfare economics. Key areas include tax policy design under migration pressures, hyperbolic discounting effects on paternalistic policies, and the role of technology transfers in climate policy. He has extensively studied green taxation mechanisms, public goods provision in heterogeneous economies, and the interplay between nuclear energy policy and differential game theory. Backlund's work frequently integrates quantitative methods with normative policy analysis. His publications span topics from optimal tax systems in unionized labor markets to the theoretical foundations of green accounting in imperfect markets. Notable contributions include analyses of the Clean Development Mechanism's effectiveness and the economic implications of emigration on fiscal frameworks. He has collaborated with institutions like the Edward Elgar Publishing and has contributed to edited volumes such as Handbook Of Environmental Accounting . His research demonstrates a commitment to bridging theoretical economic models with real-world policy challenges in sustainability and public finance. Backlund can be contacted via email at kenneth.backlund@umu.se or via phone at +46 90 786 78 78 for academic inquiries related to his research or teaching activities.

Christian Downieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Politics
• International Relations
• Energy Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Downie is a Professor and Director of the Governing Energy Transitions (GET) Lab at the Australian National University (ANU), School of Regulation and Global Governance. He holds an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship and has advised Australian government agencies, including the Department of Climate Change and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. His research focuses on energy politics, climate governance, and international relations. Education: PhD in International Relations (ANU), First Class Honours in Economics (University of Sydney). He has held visiting roles at MIT, LSE, and the London School of Economics. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing global energy transitions and climate diplomacy. Research interests include international climate negotiations, energy geopolitics, and the role of business actors in policy resistance. He leads ANU projects on renewable energy governance in Asia-Pacific and renewables-based trade frameworks. His book Business Battles in the U.S. Energy Sector explores lessons for clean energy transitions. Scientific Awards: Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship Lab/Teams: Director of GET Lab, contributor to ANU's Renewable Energy Policy programs Grants: DECRA Fellowship and multiple government advisory roles Publications span over 40 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Regulation & Governance and Global Environmental Politics , with media contributions to The Guardian and The Conversation.

Anoop Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Sector Regulation
• Renewable Energy Policy
• Energy Pricing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anoop Singh is a Professor at the Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK). His work focuses on Power Sector Regulation , Renewable Energy Policy , and Energy Economics , with significant contributions to energy pricing , climate policy modeling , and cross-border energy cooperation . He founded the Centre for Energy Regulation (CER) and Energy Analytics Lab (EAL) at IITK. His research interests span power sector reforms, regulatory governance, energy pricing, renewable energy integration, project financing, and climate policy modeling. He has led initiatives in smart grid development , minigrid economics , and energy analytics , often contextualized within India's energy transition. Key Publications : 15+ works on electricity market reforms, renewable policy, and regulatory frameworks Projects : ADB-funded regional power exchange studies Scientific Awards include: Amity Academic Excellence Award (2013) Best Business Model Award, Asia Clean Energy Forum (2010) UNU/IAS and ADB Institute fellowships He served on the Planning Commission's Working Group on Power for the 11th and 12th Five-Year Plans and actively participates in global regulatory dialogues . His students and mentees engage in energy policy research with applications to sustainable development and infrastructure finance .

Andrea Lanteriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Macroeconomics
• Fiscal Policy
• Economic Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

• Green Finance
• Climate Finance
• Biodiversity Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pernille Holtedahl is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Climate Finance and Investment within the Business School at Imperial College London, specializing in green finance, sustainable bonds, and public-private financing mechanisms for nature-based climate solutions. She leads the Centre's research workstream on nature and actively engages industry through speaking events and advisory roles. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Environmental Economics from George Washington University BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oslo Dr. Holtedahl's research focuses on economic models for private investment in nature, the economic case for public climate-nature funding, and optimal public-private responsibility distribution. She champions multidisciplinary approaches to climate-biodiversity crises, with emphasis on food systems transformation and Southeast Asian investment opportunities. Her publication trends (2021-2024) reveal concentrated expertise in biodiversity finance, corporate nature strategies, and food-climate nexus solutions. Earlier work established foundations in carbon markets, green bonds for forestry, and energy sector financing, demonstrating consistent application of financial mechanisms to environmental challenges across evolving policy landscapes. Through Blue Maia Ltd., she advises private sector clients on climate-nature finance instruments while maintaining collaboration with S&P Global (formerly CICERO). Her research engagements include the Food Systems Economics Commission, building on prior experience at the World Bank and Norwegian development agencies. As core faculty at the Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, she drives interdisciplinary research bridging finance, climate science, and policy to develop actionable financial solutions for global sustainability challenges.

Bentley Allanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• Science and Politics
• Global Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bentley Allan is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute. He specializes in the political economy of decarbonization, clean energy supply chains, industrial policy, and the historical theory of international order. His research bridges academia and policy, focusing on strategic collaborations between governments and industries to advance climate action. He earned his PhD from Ohio State University and holds additional roles as a non-resident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a Transition Pathway Principal at the Transition Accelerator. His work includes founding the Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab, which analyzes clean energy supply chains and global governance frameworks for industrial policy. Allan’s research interests span global environmental politics, science’s role in policy, and qualitative methods. His book Scientific Cosmology and International Orders won the APSA Don K. Price Award. He advises governments and businesses on net-zero strategies and has collaborated with entities like the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions and the Carnegie Endowment. Key areas of focus include battery metals, sustainable aviation fuels, and mass timber industries. His recent work addresses global competition in clean energy technologies and the strategic prioritization of supply chains for geopolitical advantage.

• International Economic Law
• International Environmental Law
• Energy Law and Climate Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ilaria Espa is Associate Professor of International Economic Law at the Institute of Law, Faculty of Economics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). She is also Senior Research Fellow at the World Trade Institute (University of Bern), Adjunct Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan), and Lead Counsel for the Natural Resources Program at the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL). She is affiliated with USI research centers including the Center for Climate Finance and Sustainability (CCFS), Center for Federalism (CF), and the Research Group on Public Integrity (GRIP). Her education includes a PhD in International Economic Law from Bocconi University (2013) and a Visiting Scholar position at Columbia Law School (2012). She was awarded a Marie Curie Fellowship (2013–2015) and the Premio SIDI in 2013. Ilaria Espa's research lies at the intersection of international economic law, environmental law, energy regulation, and sustainable development. She focuses on the governance of critical minerals, international trade in sustainable electricity, climate change mitigation, and the legal frameworks supporting green transitions. Her work emphasizes the interconnections between trade, environment, and development policies at both global and regional levels. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward analyzing regulatory challenges in sustainable energy trade, critical raw materials, carbon pricing, and green infrastructure. Her scholarship consistently bridges legal doctrine with policy relevance, contributing to debates on climate governance, trade reform, and sustainable investment. Marie Curie Fellowship (European Commission, 2013–2015) Premio SIDI 2013 She has supervised doctoral students as a member of the doctoral faculty in Legal Studies (International and EU Law track) at Bocconi University and has taught at the University of Milan (2015–2020). She regularly provides expert consultation to governmental agencies, international organizations, and NGOs on legal and policy matters related to trade, environment, and sustainable development. Her research has been supported by competitive grants, including the Marie Curie program. Ilaria Espa is actively involved in several research groups and platforms, including the Cambridge University C-EENRG Platform on Global Energy Governance, and leads research initiatives on natural resources and sustainable development law.

• Family Sociology
• Social Demography
• Fertility
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jenny Chanfreau is an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex . She holds a PhD in Gender Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and has previously held research positions at University College London (UCL) and NatCen Social Research. Assistant Professor, University of Sussex (2023–present) Senior Research Fellow in Demography, UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies (2022–2023) Research Fellow in Demography, UCL (2019–2022) Research Director and Senior Researcher, NatCen Social Research (2008–2015) Her research lies at the intersection of family sociology, demography, and social policy , with a strong emphasis on gender and socioeconomic inequalities . She is particularly known for her work on only children, fertility, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), and work-care dynamics , using feminist and critical approaches to quantitative data. She is a founding member of FemQuant , a network advancing feminist quantitative research methods. Her recent publications span high-impact journals such as Population and Development Review , Feminist Economics , and International Journal of Epidemiology , focusing on fertility trends, reproductive justice, health inequalities, and methodological innovation in demographic research. Scientific Awards and Recognition: No formal awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Chanfreau supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and welcomes PhD candidates interested in families, reproduction, work and care, and feminist quantitative methods. While specific grants are not mentioned, her research using large cohort datasets suggests involvement in funded longitudinal studies. She actively contributes to academic discourse through FemQuant and public scholarship. Labs and Teams: She is a core member of the FemQuant Network , where she co-organizes webinars, workshops, and conferences to promote reflexivity and inclusivity in quantitative social science.

Meng Yuanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy Systems Engineering
• Smart Energy Systems
• District Heating Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Meng Yuan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sustainability and Planning at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark. With a strong focus on sustainable energy systems, Dr. Yuan contributes significantly to the university's research profile in green energy solutions and climate change mitigation. Dr. Yuan's research interests center on Smart Energy Systems, with particular expertise in renewable energy integration, district heating systems, and the development of advanced energy system models. Their work spans techno-economic and environmental analysis of low-carbon technologies at local, regional, and national scales, contributing directly to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, and climate action. The publication record shows a strong focus on renewable energy transition pathways, with particular emphasis on hydrogen technologies, district heating optimization, and energy storage solutions. Dr. Yuan's research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward increasingly complex energy system modeling and analysis, with recent work exploring sector coupling and cross-border energy solutions. "Best Paper Award" at the 1st African Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES), May 2025 "Best Presenter" at the 10th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA), September 2024 Beijing Outstanding Graduates Award, June 2022 China National Scholarship at PhD level, 2020 Top 10 Outstanding Student Award at CUPB, 2020 As an active researcher, Dr. Yuan serves as an Ethics editor for Energy (Elsevier) and Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (Elsevier), and has participated in numerous peer review activities. Current research projects include CARMA-Green Fuels Cross Mission Carbon Management, INNO-CCUS INFRASTRUCTURES, and ActRes: Agency for resilience – Making people and energy systems fit for climate change and crises, demonstrating significant engagement with both European and international research initiatives.