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Abey Kuruvillaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ambulance Diversion in Emergency Medical Systems
• Intercultural Communication
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abey Kuruvilla is a Professor in the Department of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Louisville (2005) and has been teaching Operations Management since 2008. His research focuses on Ambulance Diversion in Emergency Medical Systems, Sustainable Tourism Management, and Cross-cultural Communication in Virtual Projects. He has published widely in journals like European Journal of Business Research and International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector. Dr. Kuruvilla has taught at multiple institutions including adjunct roles at Oakland University and Lawrence Tech University. He currently contributes to the UW's Sustainable Management program and holds visiting positions at Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Italian universities. His consulting work with Aperian Global supports global companies like Kohler and Michelin on cross-cultural productivity issues. Research collaborations with students have led to over 150 community projects aiding local businesses. Awards include the 2013 Community Based Learning Award and 2011 Exceptional Teaching Award. He actively serves on institutional committees like the Chancellor's HR Task Force and chairs the International Initiatives Foundation Board. His service also includes roles in UW System Strategic Planning and the King County Healthcare Coalition's Scientific Advisory Board. Education: Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2005 Key Research Areas: Healthcare Systems Optimization, Sustainable Tourism, Intercultural Virtual Teams Consulting Clients: Kohler, Navistar, John Deere, Accenture, Michelin Service Roles: Chairperson of International Initiatives Foundation Board, UW System Global Planning Committee Member

• Power System Transformation
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elina Spyrou is a Leverhulme Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable energy systems, power system planning, and risk management in electricity markets. She holds a PhD in Geography and Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2019), an MSc in Environmental Science and Policy (2016), and a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2012). Her work emphasizes developing engineering-economic optimization models to analyze policies and market solutions for cost-effective, reliable, and equitable energy transitions. Notable contributions include a Nature Energy cover feature (2019) on power system planning in fragile regions and research supported by ARPA-E, DOE programs, and the Onassis Foundation. Key areas of research include renewable energy integration, grid flexibility mechanisms (e.g., Flexibility Options), probabilistic forecasting, and risk management frameworks. Her studies span case analyses in ERCOT, California ISO, and MISO, addressing imbalance risk and market design innovations. Awards include the Onassis Foundation scholarship and ARPA-E project support. She collaborates with the Control and Power Research Group and has contributed to tools like the ReEDS model for power system planning. Her work bridges technical, economic, and policy dimensions to advance resilient and sustainable energy systems.

Jose Ignacio Cuestaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Industrial Organization
• Public Economics
• Health
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jose Ignacio Cuesta is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Stanford University, specializing in Industrial Organization, Public Economics, and Regulation. His research focuses on market design, public policy impacts, and regulatory frameworks in healthcare, credit, and education sectors. He co-organizes the SITE session on 'Market Failures and Public Policy' and leads projects analyzing pharmaceutical markets, credit access, and procurement strategies. Key research interests include evaluating how public interventions shape market competition and outcomes. His work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, addressing questions like quality regulation in pharmaceuticals, price controls in credit markets, and procurement efficiency. Recent publications appear in top journals like the American Economic Review and Review of Economic Studies. Current projects explore mortgage refinancing frictions, centralized health insurance procurement, and vertical integration effects in healthcare. His research often involves collaboration with institutions like NBER and international co-authors. No formal advisee list is disclosed, and his work remains grant-funded through standard academic channels.

Camilla Baasch Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Commercial Law
• Comparative Law
• Legal Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Camilla Baasch Andersen is a Professor at the UWA Law School, University of Western Australia, specializing in international commercial law and legal innovation. Her pioneering work in visual law and comic contracting has received international recognition. She leads trans-disciplinary research teams and maintains extensive collaborations with government, business, and academic institutions globally. Research interests focus on international commercial law, comparative legal methodologies, dispute resolution mechanisms, and innovative legal design approaches for improving contractual understanding and reducing disputes. Publications consistently address themes of harmonization in commercial law, visual contract design, and international trade dispute resolution. Recent work explores the intersection of law with technology, culture, and medical ethics. Finalist, UWA IQ Awards (Research Innovation) Three-time recipient of UL Law Society PG Teacher of the Year Clive M Schmitthoff Essay Competition Winner Manages graduate research programs while securing significant industry funding for projects developing visual contracts in healthcare, banking, and community services. Leads the Comic Book Contracts initiative promoting accessible legal documentation.

Amin Vafadarnikjooمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Decision Analysis
• Multiple Criteria Decision Making
• Circular Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amin Vafadarnikjoo is a Lecturer in Operations Management and Decision Sciences at the Sheffield University Management School (University of Sheffield). He holds a PhD from the Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, and previously worked as a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. His research focuses on decision analysis, supply chain management, sustainability, and Industry 4.0 technologies. He has published in journals like Annals of Operations Research and International Journal of Management Reviews. Research Interests: Decision analysis, multiple criteria decision making, circular economy, supply chain risk management, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0/5.0. Key Publications: Includes works on supply chain effectiveness frameworks, risk assessment models, and decision-making under uncertainty. His 2021 paper on neutrosophic decision-making and 2020 study on blockchain barriers are notable contributions. Scientific Award: Third Best Graduate Paper Award (IEOM 2016) PhD Supervision: Focuses on multiple criteria decision making, data-driven decisions, circular economy, and emerging technologies. Current advisees include Fasha and Johanis (focusing on Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chain). Teaching: Courses include MGT138 (Analysis for Decision Making) and MGT6085 (Global Supply Chain Leadership).

André Stephanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Material Stocks and Flows Analysis
• Parametric Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

André Stephan serves as Associate Professor in Construction and Environmental Performance at the Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne. His internationally recognized research pioneers practical methodologies for enhancing environmental performance across the built environment through life cycle assessment, material stocks and flows analysis, and parametric modeling, directly targeting industry decision-making processes. Stephan's research centers on sustainable construction innovation at multiple scales, with emphases on circular economy implementation, urban infrastructure decarbonization, and renewable energy integration. His work develops actionable tools like the EPiC Database and Nested Phoenix model that quantify embodied environmental flows while addressing material reuse pathways, wind energy potential in cities, and building stock dynamics from historical to future perspectives. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in dynamic life cycle assessment of building stocks, material flow accounting for circular economy, and computational integration of environmental metrics into design workflows. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications across urban infrastructure, building design, and regional resource management contexts. Stephan's contributions have been acknowledged through 18 awards in environmental assessment of the built environment. He serves as referee for top-tier journals and examiner for international research funding bodies while providing consultancy to governance organizations across Australia, Belgium, USA, and the United Nations. His industry engagement includes significant consultancy work for regional governance bodies and professional organizations, with featured projects including the Nested Phoenix computational model for urban built stocks and the EPiC Database providing hybrid environmental flow coefficients for construction materials. These initiatives demonstrate his commitment to translating academic research into practical industry tools for sustainable development.

• Strategic Management in Agribusiness
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Organizational Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent Ross is an Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU), part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Illinois and a B.Comm. from the University of Guelph. His research focuses on strategic management in agribusiness, sustainable food systems, and the governance of food supply chains. He employs qualitative research methods and simulation modeling (system dynamics and agent-based approaches) to analyze complex agrifood systems. Key areas include entrepreneurial strategies in emerging wine regions, regional food system resilience, and biofuel supply chain development. His work has been funded by USDA NIFA, NSF, and industry partners, with publications in Food Policy, Agribusiness: An International Journal, and the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review. Teaching: Courses include AFRE 340 (Food Marketing Management), AFRE 445 (Strategic Management for Food and Agribusiness Firms), and AFRE 857 (Strategic Management in Agribusiness). Leadership: Director of Undergraduate Programs and Project Director for a USDA-funded $10M initiative enhancing regional food system resilience. Dr. Ross has received the 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He collaborates internationally, developing agribusiness education programs in Africa, Europe, and Latin America, and leads workshops on case study writing and active learning strategies.

Armin Schmutzlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Organization
• Environmental Economics
• Competition Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Armin Schmutzler is a Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich's Department of Economics, within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Heidelberg (1991) and has held academic positions including Visiting Scholar at Stanford University (1992-1993) and Professorships at the Universities of Bonn and Essen. His research focuses on Industrial Organization, Environmental Economics, and Microeconomic Theory, exploring topics like competition policy, innovation strategies, environmental regulation, and transportation economics. Roles: Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization, Research Fellow at CEPR, and former Vice-President of the Swiss Competition Commission (WEKO). Education: Diplom in Mathematics (Heidelberg, 1987), Ph.D. in Economics (Heidelberg, 1991). Research Interests: Includes competition dynamics, innovation contests, and the environmental impacts of transportation policies. His work bridges theoretical and applied microeconomics, with notable contributions to procurement auctions, merger negotiations, and green innovation incentives. He has advised on policy matters related to competition and environmental regulation, and his research has been published in leading journals like the International Economic Review and European Economic Review.

• Economics
• Financial Economics
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marco A. Schwarz is a Researcher at the Duesseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) of Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf. His work spans economics and finance, focusing on market design, behavioral biases, and institutional frameworks. Research Themes: Market microstructure and nonstandard errors in finance Dynamic theories of regulatory capture and corruption Diagnostic ability in credence goods markets Behavioral economics of employment and procurement contracts Collaborations: Active partnerships with institutions like ETH Zurich, Central European University, and Osaka University Scientific Awards: Not disclosed in available sources Publication Trends (2016-2024): 75% focus on behavioral economics applications, 60% on contract theory, and 40% on regulatory/policy analysis. Key methodologies include game theory, empirical finance, and dynamic modeling. Grants & Funding: Not explicitly mentioned but implied through affiliations with NBER and CEPR.

• International Trade Policy
• Political Economy of Trade
• Preferential Trade Agreements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rodney D. Ludema is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Economics and the School of Foreign Service. He serves as Chair of the Economics Department and Director of the Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy. His academic career spans roles as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State (2014–2016) and Senior International Economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers (2012–2013). Ludema earned a B.A. from Calvin College and advanced degrees (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.) in Economics from Columbia University. His research focuses on the political economy of trade policy, including topics like preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions, environmental trade linkages, and GATT/WTO dispute mechanisms. He has authored influential works analyzing global value chains, MFN clause dynamics, and the strategic use of targeted sanctions. His professional affiliations include leadership roles in Georgetown's interdisciplinary Landegger Program, which bridges international business and diplomacy. Ludema's work often intersects with policy-making, reflecting his experience in high-level government economic advisory roles. He maintains active collaborations in international trade research, frequently publishing on topics such as trade policy uncertainty, tariff design, and cross-border environmental externalities. Key professional contributions include analyzing the economic impacts of sanctions regimes, evaluating trade policy instruments in globalized supply chains, and exploring the governance challenges of multilateral trade frameworks. His scholarship is characterized by rigorous empirical analysis combined with policy-relevant insights.

Nathan Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Organization
• Antitrust Economics
• Market Power Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nathan Miller is a Professor of Economics at Georgetown University, holding dual affiliations with the McDonough School of Business and the Department of Economics. He serves as Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division under the Biden administration. His research focuses on industrial organization, antitrust economics, and market power dynamics, with notable contributions to merger analysis and procurement markets. Education: PhD in Economics from University of California, Berkeley (2000s) and BA in Economics from University of Virginia (1990s). He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and editorial board member of the Journal of Law and Economics and International Journal of Industrial Organization . Research Interests: Mergers & Competition Policy, Market Power Measurement, Procurement Market Analysis, Cement Industry Studies, and Climate Policy Impacts on market structures. His work often combines structural econometric models with policy analysis. Key Recent Work: Analyzing buyer power in beef packing industries, modeling price leadership in oligopolistic markets (e.g., U.S. beer industry), and evaluating welfare effects of forward contracts. He co-authored influential papers on merger policy critiques and rising market power trends. Professional Roles: Served as Chief Economist at DOJ Antitrust Division (2021–present), advising on antitrust enforcement strategies. Active in policy debates on rising market power and merger guidelines reform. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at NBER and DOJ, focusing on applied industrial organization and policy-relevant research.

• International Economic Law
• African Regional Trade Agreements
• International Investment Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olabisi D. Akinkugbe is an Associate Professor and the Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law. His research focuses on international economic law, African regional trade agreements, and the reform of international investment frameworks. He has authored over 38 scholarly papers on topics such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Eurocentrism in international law, and climate justice. His work critically examines the socio-legal dimensions of international economic law in Africa, emphasizing equitable trade policies and developmental regionalism. Notable contributions include analyses of dispute settlement mechanisms under the AfCFTA, the role of African multilateral financial institutions, and the intersection of race and investment law. He has engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations, co-authoring studies on climate finance, judicialization of election disputes, and the challenges of public-sector whistleblowing in Nigeria. His research also addresses systemic issues like illicit financial flows and the need for a just green investment order. Akinkugbe frequently contributes to policy dialogues and academic symposiums, advocating for pluralizing international law to reflect Global South perspectives. His recent work explores preferred creditor status reforms for African financial institutions and the implications of debt-for-climate swaps.

Julia Lowellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Economic Policy
• Cultural Economics
• Defense Procurement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julia Lowell is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. Her research focuses on cultural economics, defense procurement, international trade policy, and state arts policy. She has contributed to studies on US-Japan trade dynamics, evolutionary acquisition challenges in defense programs, and the evolution of state arts agencies. Her work bridges economic theory with practical policy analysis, particularly in the arts, defense, and international relations sectors. Her academic background includes extensive exploration of policy frameworks affecting cultural industries, defense technology management, and regional economic strategies. Notable projects include analyses of China’s geopolitical impact on US allies, the historical trajectory of state arts agencies (1965–2003), and the economic implications of military expenditures. Her publications often emphasize policy implementation challenges and the interplay between public institutions and market dynamics. Lowell’s articles frequently address topics like free trade agreements, cultural policy sustainability, and defense industry globalization. She has critiqued traditional military specifications reform and advocated for adaptive procurement strategies. Despite her prolific output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her advising and grants activities remain unspecified, though her research often involves collaborative frameworks. She is based at North Hall 3013, UCSB.

Kevin Argusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Circular Economy
• Waste Management
• Marketing Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Kevin Argus is a leading academic in Circular Economy at RMIT University's School of Management. He holds roles including MBA Program Director (2022-2025), Co-Chair of the RMIT Circular Economy Hub, and Lead of the CRC Food Waste Reduce Grant Project. His research focuses on sustainability frameworks, waste reduction technologies, and social procurement. He chairs the Gender Equity Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group and has received awards including the 2023 RMIT Rising Media Star Award and 2024 Engagement Australia Excellence Award finalist recognition. Research interests span circular economy models (eco-5HM), data systems for provenance tracking, and social/environmental impact measurement. His work bridges academia and industry via partnerships with retailers, construction firms, and technology startups. He supervises HDR students on topics including circular economy gaps, design thinking effectiveness, and small business decision-making. His leadership includes program management for MBA programs (on-campus and online) and course coordination in Digital Transformation and Customer Experience. Education: PhD in Marketing (implied by titles) Awards: 2020 Social Procurement Partnership of the Year, 2022 Game Changer Award Leadership: Circular Economy Hub Co-Chair, Gender Equity Group Chair Recent articles address helix models for sustainability, circular economy definitions, and data-driven circular business models. His work aligns with UN SDGs 7, 11, and 12. Collaborations include industry partnerships for food waste reduction and floating housing feasibility studies.

Maria Odenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Biomedical Engineering
• Global Health Technologies
• Engineering Design Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Oden is a Full Teaching Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and Director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK). She also serves as Co-Director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies. With over 25 years of experience in biomedical engineering and education, Oden focuses on engineering design education and global health technologies. Her leadership has driven award-winning programs like the Beyond Traditional Borders (BTB) initiative and the Global Health Technologies (GLHT) minor, recognized with the Fred Merryfield Design Award (2012) and Science Prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction (2012). Educational Background: Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School (1994–1997), Ph.D., M.S., and B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University (1989–1994). Research Interests: Development of low-cost medical devices for global health challenges, engineering design education, and strengthening healthcare systems in low-resource settings. Key projects include bubble CPAP systems for neonatal care, low-cost diagnostic tools, and sustainable healthcare solutions. Her work with OEDK has expanded student access to design resources, mentoring over 200 teams and fostering 30+ award-winning projects. Notable recognitions include the George R. Brown Prize for Superior Teaching (2012, 2016) and MacArthur Foundation 100&Change finalist (2018). Key Collaborations: NEST360 Alliance, UNICEF, Texas Medical Center, and international partners. Her labs and programs emphasize interdisciplinary innovation and real-world impact.