Adeel Tariq is a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Industrial Engineering and Management department of LUT School of Engineering Sciences , Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He completed his Ph.D. (2019) and MBA (2014) at the School of Management , Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Research Focus: Technology and innovation management, digital transformation, sustainable development, knowledge management, and leadership studies. Peer Review: Active reviewer for journals including Leadership & Organization Development Journal , Journal of Intellectual Capital , and European Journal of Innovation Management . Collaborations: Regular co-author with Waqas Tariq, Muhammad Saleem Sumbal, and Marko Torkkeli on topics like digital governance, fintech, and SME sustainability.
Dr. Yuki Miura serves as Assistant Professor at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), with additional affiliations at NYU Stern's Volatility and Risk Institute and the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC5). Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. (2022), M.Phil. (2021), and M.S. (2017) in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University, complemented by a B.Eng. in System Design Engineering from Keio University (2015). Dr. Miura's research integrates engineering, climate science, finance, and social sciences to develop actionable resilience solutions. Her work focuses on climate risk quantification , urban adaptation strategies , and socioeconomic impact modeling through advanced data analytics. She pioneers methodologies that couple physical climate modeling with socioeconomic vulnerability assessments to deliver implementable risk mitigation frameworks for public and private institutions. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent advancement in climate risk analytics, with recent work addressing urban flooding dynamics, precipitation extremes, and infrastructure protection. These studies reveal a distinct trajectory toward integrated risk modeling that bridges climate physics with financial and social dimensions, increasingly leveraging AI-driven approaches for compound hazard assessment. Recognition for her contributions includes the Mindlin Scholar award from Columbia University (2022), with research featured in The New York Times , The New Yorker , and The Nikkei . As director of the Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab (CERA), Dr. Miura mentors graduate students in developing data-driven solutions for climate resilience. Her industry experience at Morgan Stanley (2021-2024) in climate risk management directly informs her applied research approach, fostering strong connections between academic innovation and real-world implementation. CERA operates as an interdisciplinary hub developing AI-driven methodologies for urban flood modeling, compound climate risk assessment, and socioeconomic impact analysis. The lab maintains active collaborations with the National Center for Atmospheric Research and New York City/State governments to translate research into actionable climate adaptation policies.
Dan A. Iancu is an Associate Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business, affiliated with the Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources (E-IPER). He holds a BS from Yale, SM from Harvard, and PhD from MIT. His research bridges operations, finance, and sustainability, focusing on dynamic optimization under uncertainty and its applications in supply chains, FinTech, and healthcare. Notable work includes designing financing solutions for global supply chains and promoting ethical analytics. Education: BS in Electrical Engineering (Yale, 2004), SM in Engineering (Harvard, 2006), PhD in Operations Research (MIT, 2010). Professional experience includes a Goldstine Fellowship at IBM Research and teaching roles at Wharton and INSEAD. He has won multiple awards including INFORMS Optimization Society (2009) and JFIG (2013) prizes. Research emphasizes fairness and environmental impact, with recent projects on sustainable palm oil production and climate impacts of digital supply chains. His work appears in Management Science, Operations Research, and Mathematics of Operations Research. Awards include Srivani Faculty Scholar (2023–24) and teaching commendations at Harvard, MIT, and INSEAD. He advises on multi-disciplinary projects involving engineering, environmental science, and business students.
Dominik Roeser is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research Forests & Community Outreach at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, Department of Forest Resources Management. With over 21 years of experience in forest research and innovation, he has built a comprehensive forest operations research program since joining UBC in 2018, following his tenure as Senior Director at FPInnovations where he managed multidisciplinary teams focused on improving forest sector competitiveness and wildfire management solutions in Western Canada. Professor Roeser's research interests center on sustainable forest management and the bioeconomy, with specific expertise in forest bioproduction, supply chain design, steep slope harvesting, and biomass operations. His work through the Forest Action Lab applies diverse research methods including productivity studies, field trials, and modeling to address sustainability challenges across different operational environments. His research portfolio spans sustainable forest biomass utilization, harvesting in difficult terrain, innovative forest planning tools, operational productivity, carbon management, and community sustainability impacts from reforestation. His publication record shows a strong focus on practical applications of forest science, with recent work emphasizing wildfire management, remote sensing technologies for precision forestry, biomass energy systems, and the socio-ecological dimensions of forest management. His research increasingly integrates advanced technologies like LiDAR and drone-based systems with traditional forest operations to address contemporary challenges in sustainable forest management. Roeser has received the Recognition Award from the Canadian Forest Service (2017) for his contributions to forest science and innovation. His work demonstrates significant impact on both academic understanding and practical implementation of sustainable forest operations across North America and Europe. As an educator, Professor Roeser teaches several key courses including FOPR 264 Introduction to Forest Operations, FOPR 362 Harvesting systems and forest access, FOPR 464 Operational planning and management, and FRST 452 Coastal field school. He considers educating the next generation of forestry professionals one of his passions, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications. The Forest Action Lab, led by Professor Roeser, represents a multidisciplinary research hub applying diverse methodologies to address forestry stakeholders' needs across British Columbia, Canada, and globally. The lab's work connects academic research with industry implementation, focusing on practical solutions for sustainable forest utilization in varied operational environments.
James M. Carson is the Daniel P. Amos Distinguished Professor of Insurance and Head of the Department of Insurance, Legal Studies, and Real Estate at the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. He also serves as Director of the C. Herman Terry RMI Program, teaching courses at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Previously, he held the Midyette Eminent Scholar and Department Head roles at Florida State University (2001-2011) and the Katie Research Professor position at Illinois State University (1993-2001). PhD in Risk Management and Insurance, University of Georgia (1993) MA in Finance/Insurance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989) BSBA in Finance/Insurance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1986) His research emphasizes the economics of risk and insurance, market discipline, insurer pricing, solvency, regulatory and ethical issues, and financial planning. He has extensively studied corporate risk management, internal capital markets, and the interplay between housing price declines and property insurance fraud. Professor Carson’s publications span journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance, Insurance: Mathematics and Economics, and the North American Actuarial Journal. His work explores themes in actuarial modeling, financial ethics, and insurance market efficiency. Past-President of the American Risk and Insurance Association (2004-2005) President of the Western Risk and Insurance Association (2000-2001) Awarded Midyette Eminent Scholar and Katie Research Professor titles He has co-authored seminal texts like Principles of Risk Management and Insurance and a forthcoming volume on Warren Buffett’s risk management principles. His prior roles include leadership in academic insurance programs and editorial contributions to journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance.
Michael Ward is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University, with a joint appointment at the Monash Sustainability Institute. His research focuses on applied microeconomics and econometrics, particularly addressing environmental and resource sustainability challenges such as water management, pollution regulation, land use policies, and biodiversity conservation. He joined Monash in 2012 after faculty positions at ANU and UC Berkeley. Ward has led multiple research projects, including the RACE for 2030 CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) and adaptive urban water management initiatives. He has been recognized with the 2008 Best Economics Paper Award from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association for his work on food safety and nutrition. His research outputs span 23 peer-reviewed articles, including influential studies on regulatory compliance mechanisms, water pricing strategies, and biodiversity conservation. Ward collaborates internationally and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. Projects : RACE for 2030 CRC (2020–2031), Adaptive Urban Water Management (2012–2017), and household electricity use research (2022). Awards : 2008 Best Economics Paper Award for work on food safety and nutrition. Labs/Teams : Monash Sustainability Institute, interdisciplinary collaborations on energy and environmental policy.
Johanna Ziegel is a Professor of Statistics at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, since 2024, and a Visiting Scientist at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS). Previously, she held positions at the University of Bern, where she was promoted to Full Professor in 2023. Her research focuses on decision-theoretically sound methods for forecast evaluation, probabilistic forecasting, risk measures in finance, and applications in meteorology, medicine, and climate science. She is actively involved in editorial roles for journals like Bernoulli , JASA: Theory & Methods , and SIAM Journal on Financial Mathematics . Education: PhD in Stereological Analysis of Spatial Structures from ETH Zurich (2010), supervised by Paul Embrechts and Eva B. Vedel Jensen. Postdoctoral research at the University of Melbourne and Heidelberg University. Research Interests: Forecast evaluation, elicitable functionals, risk measures, isotonic regression, statistical calibration, and applications in finance, climate science, and biostatistics. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with practical challenges in uncertainty quantification and decision-making under uncertainty. Advising & Collaborations: Supervised 7 PhD students and mentored several postdocs. Collaborates with the Computational Statistics group at HITS and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. Her group explores distributional regression under order constraints and novel methods for forecast comparison. Recognition: Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching (2022), H.I.T. Program for Academic Leadership (2021–2022). Active in professional service, including the Bernoulli Society Council and editorial boards.
John Y. Campbell is the Morton L. and Carole S. Olshan Professor of Economics at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He is on leave during Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. His research focuses on financial economics and macroeconomics, including asset pricing, household finance, and portfolio choice. Campbell has authored influential books such as Fixed: Why Personal Finance is Broken (2025) and Financial Decisions and Markets (2018). He served as President of the American Finance Association (2005), delivered the American Economic Association’s Ely Lecture (2016), and holds honorary doctorates from multiple institutions. His roles include Research Associate (former Director) at NBER’s Program in Asset Pricing, and board member of Arrowstreet Capital, a quantitative asset management firm. Education: Honorary doctorates from BI Norwegian Business School, Maastricht University, University of Paris Dauphine, and Copenhagen Business School. Professional affiliations include Fellowships with the Econometric Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, British Academy, and honorary fellowships at Oxford’s Corpus Christi College. Research interests emphasize asset pricing dynamics, macroeconomic influences on financial markets, and household financial decision-making. His work integrates empirical methods to address policy-relevant questions in consumer finance and institutional investing. Recent trends in his publications focus on systemic risk, mortgage market design, and sustainable long-term investment strategies. Key contributions include analyzing fiscal policy impacts, equity valuation frameworks, and behavioral biases in household finance. Scientific awards highlight his academic leadership: multiple honorary degrees, prestigious fellowships, and recognition in global economic institutions. His advisory roles extend to policy-making via the Squam Lake Report (2010) and co-founding Arrowstreet Capital, applying academic insights to practical asset management challenges. Grants and advising: Campbell’s research has been supported by NBER and institutional partnerships. He advises on macroeconomic stability, financial regulation, and university endowment management strategies. His work often bridges theory and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world financial systems.
Fernando Zapatero is the Richard D. Cohen Professor in Finance at the Questrom School of Business , Boston University. His office is located in the Rafik B. Hariri Building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Email: fzapa@bu.edu His research focuses on asset pricing , risk aversion , and investment behavior , with recent work exploring the economic foundations of demand for skewness , climate finance , and technological transitions . He has extensively studied the effects of heterogeneous investment horizons and convex incentives on financial markets. Selected Research Themes: Asset Pricing Implications of Behavioral Biases Climate Finance and Technological Innovation Dynamic Portfolio Allocation Options Market Anomalies Government Grants in Deep Tech Commercialization
Paolo Colla is an Associate Professor of Finance at Bocconi University and serves as Director of the International Economics and Finance B.Sc. Program. His research focuses on asymmetric information in financial markets, corporate financing strategies, and market fragmentation. He has published extensively in leading journals such as the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. Key topics include price manipulation in FX markets, debt structure dynamics, and the impact of legal frameworks on financial instruments. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications, addressing issues like sovereign debt pricing and regulatory policy implications. Teaching responsibilities include courses on financial modeling, derivatives, and institutional finance. His research has explored diverse themes, including the dissemination of short-sellers' information and strategic trading behaviors in fragmented markets. Despite no explicit mention of awards or grants, his prolific publication record underscores his scholarly contributions to corporate finance and financial markets.
Professor Jukka Konttinen serves as Professor of Chemistry of Biorefining at Tampere University within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences and Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. Previously, he held professorships at the University of Jyväskylä (2009-2014) and research positions at Åbo Akademi University and industry firms including Carbona Inc. His expertise spans thermochemical biomass conversion and sustainable energy systems. Education: D. Sc. (Chemical Engineering), Åbo Akademi University, 1998 Research Interests: Konttinen specializes in biorefining via thermochemical conversion processes including gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction, and combustion. His work encompasses hybrid energy systems integrating solid/liquid biofuels, biogas, and solar power at distributed scales. He develops chemical process engineering solutions through modeling, simulation, and experimental validation from laboratory to commercial implementation. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2013-2024) demonstrate concentrated expertise in biomass conversion technologies, emphasizing process optimization for lignocellulosic feedstocks, syngas quality enhancement, and techno-economic-environmental assessments. Key themes include pretreatment methods, gasification kinetics, and integration of thermochemical processes with circular economy principles across agricultural and industrial waste streams. Scientific Awards: Supervisor of Best Academic Dissertation (Tiina Keipi) by Tampere University (2019) Supervisor of Best Academic Dissertation (Tiina Keipi) by Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK (2019) Advising and Grants: Konttinen has supervised 13 PhD students (10 completed, 3 ongoing), 70 Master's theses, and 25 Bachelor's theses. His funding portfolio includes €250k as PI for Bio4all (Business Finland, 2024), €861k as WP leader for BL2F (EU Horizon, 2019-2024), plus €425k in confidential contracts (2014-2024) and €1.5M in prior grants. Labs and Teams: He leads the Bio and Circular Economy research unit and previously directed the Laboratory of Chemistry and Bioengineering (2017-2018). Current projects include EU Horizon's BL2F and Business Finland's Bio4all initiatives focused on climate-neutral energy systems and biorefinery commercialization.
Dr. Matthias Nnadi serves as a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, within the Department of Economics, Finance and Business Data Analytics. His academic career spans both theoretical research and practical industry applications in accounting and finance. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BSc), Master in Business Education (MEd), MBA, and PhD, complemented by Postgraduate certificates in Academic Practice and Business Enterprise. Professional memberships span multiple accounting bodies, reflecting his deep engagement with the field. Dr. Nnadi's research focuses on accounting in emerging economies, particularly examining the relevance of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in developing contexts, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and earnings management practices. His work bridges academic theory and practical application through extensive industry engagement. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent contributions to top accounting journals, with recent publications examining IFRS implementation effects, corporate sustainability impacts, and M&A performance metrics. The research shows particular strength in African and Asian emerging markets contexts. Chartered Institute of Taxation research grant recipient Seedcorn funding awardee for academic research Editorial Board member of Journal of Bonds and Derivatives As an educator, Dr. Nnadi developed the Individualised Accounting Technique (IAQ), a teaching and assessment model widely adopted in business schools for large accounting classes. His industry contributions include executive training programs on IFRS and IPSAS for both private and public sector organizations, drawing on his practical experience as former budget manager at a telecommunications company and stock accountant at a multinational corporation.
Christina Nikitopoulos Sklibosios is an Associate Professor in the Finance Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School. She specializes in energy finance, renewable energy economics, sustainable finance, and commodity markets. Her research focuses on analyzing price dynamics and volatility in energy markets, particularly addressing challenges posed by renewable energy integration, green bond markets, and climate transition risks. She has held leadership roles including Finance PhD Program Coordinator (2015–2023) and currently serves on the UTS Business School's Faculty Board and HDR Director (acting). Education: Doctoral and academic background in finance and energy economics (details not explicitly provided in texts). Her research projects include modeling electricity prices in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM), assessing renewable energy impacts on grid stability, and evaluating green bond premiums. Key grants include ARC grants on energy market volatility and climate risk (2010–2017), and recent awards such as the UTS Strategic Research Accelerator grant (2024–2025) for net-zero decision-making tools. Research interests span energy economics, sustainable finance mechanisms, and commodity market dynamics. She collaborates with international organizations like CEMA, IAEE, and AFFECT, and contributes to policy discussions on energy transition and financial market reforms.
Zhijian Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Accounting at Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology, with expertise in corporate finance, behavioral finance, and risk management. Education: B.Eng., Shanghai Jiaotong University (China) M.S., Michigan State University M.Eng., Cornell University Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University His research focuses on financial markets, cognitive dissonance in investor behavior, cryptocurrency volatility, and climate policy impacts on stock prices. Recent publications explore asymmetric responses to earnings news, social media sentiment effects, and credit risk modeling. Huang teaches courses in equity analysis, options/futures, and risk management, with a strong emphasis on derivative instruments and portfolio optimization strategies.
Kash Barker serves as the John A. Myers Professor and David L. Boren Professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering within the College of Engineering. As Graduate Liaison, he leads research on network resilience, supply chains, and systems engineering for societal good, with applications spanning infrastructure, supply chains, and community systems. His lab has produced 11 Ph.D. graduates (10 in academia) and 31 M.S. graduates. Research Domains: Resilient networks and interdependent systems Risk and decision analytics Supply chain survivability Pandemic economic impact modeling Climate migration optimization Cyber-Physical-Social Systems Article Trends emphasize disinformation defense , network restoration optimization , and multi-layer resilience modeling across infrastructure, supply chains, and community systems. His work combines game theory , machine learning , and decision analysis frameworks. Scientific Awards & Roles: Fellow, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Senior Member, IEEE Fellow, Fulbright Finland Foundation (2023) Associate Editor roles in IISE Transactions and Naval Research Logistics Editorial Board Member for Risk Analysis and Scientific Reports Faculty Advisor, OU INFORMS student chapter Educational Background: Ph.D., Systems Engineering, University of Virginia M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma
