جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Helen Haughمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Community Entrepreneurship
• Organisational Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Helen Haugh is Associate Professor in Community Enterprise at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and serves as Research Director for the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation. Her work bridges organizational theory, social entrepreneurship, and community asset development, with significant impact on policy and practice. Her academic credentials include a BSc from UMIST, MA from Brunel University, and PhD from Aberdeen University. These foundations underpin her empirical approach to studying community-driven enterprise models. Professor Haugh's research centers on organizational theory , institutional dynamics , and community asset ownership , with pioneering work on necessity entrepreneurship in Africa and the reimagining of religious buildings as community hubs. She employs ethnographic methods to explore how place-based contexts shape social innovation, emphasizing ethics of care and resilience in marginalized communities. Her scholarship consistently challenges conventional entrepreneurship frameworks by centering community agency and hybrid organizational forms. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) transformational hybridity for societal challenges (2025), (2) decolonizing entrepreneurship research through Global South perspectives (2023), and (3) place-based community asset strategies (2022-2023). Her work increasingly examines institutional voids in refugee contexts and the moral economies of fair trade. Helen has directed the MSt in Community Enterprise (2001-2008), Tata Social Internship Scheme (2008-2011), and Arianne de Rothschild Fellowship (2010-2016). Current projects include the REACH Ely initiative reimagining churches as community assets (featured in Sky News 2022-2023) and historical analyses of community enterprise evolution. Her research is funded through partnerships with the Diocese of Ely and international development agencies. As Research Director of the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, she leads a multidisciplinary team investigating social enterprise ecosystems, with recent focus on the generative potential of community embeddedness and strategies for sustaining community assets amid financial constraints.

Benjamin William Cashoreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Governance
• Climate Policy
• Comparative Public Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Benjamin William Cashore is the Li Ka Shing Professor in Public Management and Director of the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Previously, he spent 18 years at Yale University as a professor of environmental governance and political science, where he directed the Governance, Environment and Markets (GEM) initiative and the Yale International Fox Fellows exchange program from 2014-2019. PhD from University of Toronto Postdoctoral research at Harvard University and University of British Columbia Former policy advisor to the leader of the Canadian New Democratic Party Expertise spans Southeast Asia, North America, Latin America and Europe Cashore specializes in global and multi-level environmental governance, comparative public policy and administration, and transnational business regulation/corporate social responsibility. His research focuses on climate policy, biodiversity conservation/land use change, and sustainable environmental management of forests and related agricultural sectors. Theoretically, he examines the legitimacy requirements of non-state market driven (NSMD) global governance, the influence of economic globalization on domestic environmental policies, and anticipatory policy design for addressing 'super wicked' environmental problems. His work integrates around developing multi-stakeholder policy learning processes and nurturing multiple step policy pathways. His recent scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with climate change governance, forest policy, and the intersections between private regulation and public policy. Cashore's publications reveal a strong focus on identifying effective governance mechanisms for addressing complex environmental challenges through both state and non-state approaches. Author of two influential books: 'Global Environmental Forest Policies: An International Comparison' (2010) and 'Governing Through Markets: Forest Certification and the Emergence of Non-State Authority' (2004) Extensive publication record in top journals across political science, environmental policy, and governance fields Cashore has developed significant expertise in designing stakeholder learning dialogues and identifying policy pathways for addressing complex environmental governance challenges. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical policy applications across multiple continents and governance contexts.

Raj Patelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Political Economy
• Collective Action Problems
• Political Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raj Patel is a Research Fellow in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Pennsylvania (2020–present) and Acting Associate Director of the PPE Department (Fall 2021). He is a core member of the Penn Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics and a Project Consultant at Chatham House’s Africa Programme since 2015. His research focuses on the intersection of political philosophy, collective action problems, and corruption in developing economies, particularly in Nigeria and India. Education: PhD in Philosophy (University of Pennsylvania, 2020), MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Cambridge, 2014), MA in Public Policy (George Washington University, 2013). Research interests emphasize informal institutions, social norms, and anti-corruption strategies. Notable projects include the Chatham House-funded 'Social Norms and Accountable Governance (SNAG)' initiative analyzing corruption in Nigeria’s education sector and religion’s role in collective action. He co-authored influential reports like Collective Action on Corruption in Nigeria (2017). Key awards include the Wiebke Kuklys Prize (2015), Benjamin Franklin Fellowship (2014–2019), and Adam Smith Fellowship (2016–2017). He has presented globally, including at the US Department of State, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As a consultant, he has interviewed public figures like Amitabh Bachchan and Naina Kidwai and collaborated with organizations like Corpovisionarios in Bogotá. His work bridges academic research with real-world policy, emphasizing behavioral dynamics and institutional reform.

Jeffrey Sanford Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Theory
• Ethics
• Formal Epistemology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Sanford Russell is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California's School of Philosophy, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. He holds a PhD from New York University (2011). His research focuses on decision theory, ethics, formal epistemology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion and mathematics. Russell teaches courses on topics like probability, rational choice, and the limits of logic, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches blending philosophy with mathematics, psychology, and economics. His work explores foundational questions in ethics, such as infinite value aggregation paradoxes, and decision theory, including stochastic dominance and self-locating evidence in cosmology. He has contributed to debates on multiverse hypotheses, moral hedging, and the structure of possible worlds. Russell’s publications appear in top journals like Noûs , Philosophical Review , and Philosophy and Phenomenological Research . His recent research addresses moral and epistemic challenges in infinite scenarios, such as infinite ethics and fanaticism in decision-making. He also investigates the intersection of metaphysics and formal logic, including composition principles and qualitative grounds for non-qualitative facts. Russell’s work bridges abstract philosophical inquiry with practical implications, such as ethical dilemmas in collective action and the epistemology of divine hiddenness.

• Collective Intelligence
• Organizational Design
• Future of Work
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas W. Malone is the Patrick J. McGovern Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He holds joint appointments as Professor of Information Technology and Professor of Work and Organizational Studies. As founding director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, he leads pioneering research on how people and computers can connect intelligently. Previously, he founded the MIT Center for Coordination Science and co-directed the MIT Initiative on 'Inventing the Organizations of the 21st Century'. His teaching focuses on organizational design, IT, and leadership. His research examines how new organizations leverage information technology, with groundbreaking predictions about electronic business in 1987. Major works include the influential books The Future of Work (2004) and Superminds (2018). Research areas span: Collective Intelligence: Designing systems combining human and machine intelligence Organizational Structure: Decentralization, coordination, and future work models Climate Solutions: Crowdsourcing through Climate CoLab AI Implications: Human-AI collaboration in business strategy His publications demonstrate consistent focus on collective problem-solving, with recent emphasis on AI-workforce integration, remote team intelligence, and computational group metrics. Key research projects include the Collective Intelligence Design Lab, Minglr, Climate CoLab, and Measuring Collective Intelligence. Honors include an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich . He co-founded four software companies and holds 11 patents in collaboration systems and organizational modeling. He directs the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, leading interdisciplinary teams on global challenges. Current initiatives explore AI-enhanced prediction markets, collective intelligence genomes, and hybrid human-machine systems for organizational design.

Stephan Leitnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
• Organizational Dynamics
• Complex Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor at the University of Klagenfurt , affiliated with the Department of Management Control and Strategic Management under the Faculty of Economics and Law . Research focuses on agent-based modeling applied to organizational dynamics , complex systems , and managerial economics . Holds a doctoral degree in Social Sciences and Economics (2012) and venia docendi in Business Economics (2018) . Core faculty member in the Self-Organizing Systems research cluster Academic editor for PLoS ONE and editorial board member for multiple journals Recipient of the 2021 Advancement Award (Humanities/Social Sciences) from Carinthian government Research integrates computational simulation with organizational theory , examining phenomena like decentralized task allocation , incentive mechanisms , and reproducibility in social sciences . Teaching portfolio includes business analytics , management control , and scientific modeling at undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent publications explore organizational resilience , team coordination dynamics , and financial modeling using agent-based simulation techniques. Active participant in international conferences like Social Simulation Conference and European Conference on Operational Research .

Christopher Rothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Economics
• Macroeconomic Expectations
• Beliefs and Attention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christopher Roth serves as a Professor of Economics and Management at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences , University of Cologne (since 2021). He is affiliated with multiple prestigious institutions, including the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence (since 2021), the Center for Social and Economic Behavior (C-SEB) (since 2021), and the Max Planck Institute for Collective Goods (Senior Research Fellow, since 2021). His previous roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick (2019–2021) and postdoctoral positions at briq and CESifo. Education: DPhil in Economics (Edgeworth Prize, University of Oxford, 2014–2018), MPhil in Economics (with distinction, University of Oxford, 2012–2014), BSc in Psychology (University of Hagen, 2010–2013), BSc in Economics (First Class Honours, University of Warwick, 2009–2012) Roth’s research focuses on Behavioral Economics , Macroeconomic Expectations , and Beliefs & Attention . His work examines how subjective beliefs about public debt, racial discrimination, and macroeconomic trends influence household behavior and policy preferences. He uses experimental methods to study information dissemination, fact-checking demand, and political engagement dynamics. Recent publications address information frictions , political polarization , redistribution preferences , and macroeconomic perception . His work has appeared in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics , Review of Economic Studies , and American Economic Review . Roth received the Edgeworth Prize for his PhD research. Awards & Affiliations : Edgeworth Prize (University of Oxford); Member of ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence, C-SEB, and Max Planck Institute Teaching : Offers courses on Experimental Methods (MSc, University of Cologne), Experimental Economics (MSc, Warwick), and macroeconomic beliefs (PhD, Copenhagen)

Daniel D. De Haanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Philosophical Anthropology
• Philosophical Theology
• Philosophy of Cognitive Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel D. De Haan serves as the Frederick Copleston Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in Philosophy and Theology in the Catholic Tradition at Campion Hall and Blackfriars, University of Oxford. He is also a Research Fellow in the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion within the Faculty of Theology and Religion. As principal investigator, he leads the "Conceptual Clarity Concerning Human Nature" project sponsored by the Templeton World Charity Foundation. Dr. De Haan received his doctorate in philosophy in 2015 from the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St Thomas, Houston, Texas, and the De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. Prior to Oxford, he was a postdoctoral fellow on the neuroscience strand of the "Theology, Philosophy of Religion, and the Sciences" project at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on philosophical anthropology, examining how moral psychology, phenomenology, neuroscience, and metaphysics inform our understanding of human persons. He investigates challenges neuroscience and evolution pose for hylomorphism, along with questions in philosophy of religion and medieval philosophy, particularly Thomas Aquinas and Avicenna. His work demonstrates a distinctive integration of Thomistic philosophy with contemporary cognitive science and neuroscience. Analysis of Dr. De Haan's publications reveals consistent engagement with Thomistic philosophical anthropology, exploring the relationship between intellectual operations and psychosomatic processes. His work spans medieval philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and theology-science dialogue, with notable application of Thomistic concepts to contemporary philosophical challenges in cognitive science. Dr. De Haan has secured significant research funding as principal investigator for the Templeton World Charity Foundation project "Conceptual Clarity Concerning Human Nature." His scholarly activities include editorial work on collections related to medieval philosophy and active participation in interdisciplinary research bridging theology, philosophy, and cognitive science. At Oxford, Dr. De Haan is affiliated with both Campion Hall and Blackfriars, institutions with strong connections to Catholic intellectual tradition. His work with the Ian Ramsey Centre positions him at the intersection of theological inquiry and scientific investigation, contributing to dialogues about religion and scientific understanding.

• Insurance
• Risk Management
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Christian Biener is a faculty member at the University of St. Gallen, affiliated with the School of Economics and Political Science and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on insurance economics, behavioral economics, and risk management, with particular emphasis on topics like cyber risk, microinsurance, health insurance design, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies such as chatbots and telematics. He holds a prominent role in academic and industry discourse through his extensive publication record and contributions to policy-relevant research. Biener’s work bridges theoretical economic analysis with practical applications, addressing challenges in global insurance markets, pandemic response strategies, and the interplay between technological innovation and human behavior. His research has explored how factors like microbiome composition influence economic decision-making, the ethical implications of contact-tracing apps, and the design of effective reinsurance strategies. He actively engages with industry trends, advising on future skills requirements in reinsurance and the balance between privacy and risk hedging in digital environments. His scholarly output spans over a decade, with recent trends emphasizing behavioral aspects of insurance decisions, the impact of global events on healthcare costs, and the transformational role of technology in insurance products. Biener’s articles consistently analyze both micro-level individual decision-making and macro-level market dynamics, offering insights that inform both academic theory and policy formation. While no formal awards are explicitly mentioned, his prolific publication record and institutional affiliation suggest significant recognition within the field. Biener’s work often incorporates experimental methodologies, such as randomized controlled trials, to empirically validate theoretical models. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating insights from psychology, computer science, and public health into his economic analyses. Biener’s current research agenda includes investigating the insurability of novel risks (e.g., cyber threats), optimizing microinsurance programs in emerging markets, and analyzing non-cognitive skills’ role in post-crisis economic recovery. He leads projects at the Institute for Economics (IVW) at HSG, contributing to both academic and applied research initiatives.

• Behavioural Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Health Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca Marazzi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Economics and Finance. She holds affiliations with the CESifo Research Network (as an affiliate), the CESIEG research centre at LUISS Guido Carli University (Deputy Director), and the DEMA P research cluster at Middlesex University, London. Her research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, particularly exploring dishonest behavior, responsibility avoidance, and health economics issues like women's health and obesity interventions. She teaches courses such as 'Coding for Economic Applications' and 'Research Methods for Social Sciences' at both bachelor's and master's levels. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical experimentation, addressing topics like corruption, public goods provision, and policy design. Notable contributions include studies on transparency's impact on bribery, pandemic-related behavioral changes, and the effects of soft drink taxation on adolescent health. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, such as the CREA initiative integrating AI and mathematics for fairness assertions, and the LongITools exposome analysis in chronic disease research. Marazzi's academic output emphasizes experimental methodologies, with recent focus on pandemic-driven behavioral shifts, financial stability mechanisms, and innovative governance metrics leveraging earth observation data post-wildfires. Her research portfolio reflects a commitment to applied microeconomic analysis with direct societal relevance.

Maria Halbingerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Creativity

Maria Halbinger is an Associate Professor at the Zicklin School of Business , affiliated with the Lawrence N. Field Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). Her academic career focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity within collaborative environments. European Master of Business Science, University of Birmingham, UK (2003) Diplom in Business Administration, University of Regensburg, Germany (2005) PhD in Economics and Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark (2014) Her research explores how user innovation communities, social identity, and pre-innovation experiences influence entrepreneurial success. She investigates topics such as reciprocity in collaborative platforms, the impact of competition on user-generated content, and the role of makerspaces in supporting entrepreneurial ventures. Maria's publications highlight trends in user-driven innovation , community dynamics , and technology adoption across platforms like 3D printing ecosystems. Her work spans interdisciplinary subfields including collaborative design, open innovation, and hacker-maker culture.

Ibrahim Demirمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Hydroinformatics
• Environmental Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ibrahim Demir serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering, while also holding an Associate Faculty Research Engineer position at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering. His interdisciplinary work bridges hydroinformatics, environmental engineering, and advanced computing technologies to address critical water resources challenges through innovative digital solutions. His educational background includes a PhD in Environmental Informatics and Control Program from the University of Georgia (2010), an MS in Environmental Engineering from Gebze Institute of Technology (2004), and a BS in Chemistry from Bogazici University (2000). This foundation supports his integration of chemical, environmental, and computational sciences in hydrological research. Dr. Demir's research centers on hydroinformatics and AI-driven environmental systems, with core expertise in scientific visualization, cyber systems design, and virtual/augmented reality applications. He develops web-based frameworks for flood risk assessment, drought analysis, and water quality management, emphasizing real-time data integration and user-friendly interfaces. Recent work focuses on domain-specific language models for hydrology (HydroLLM) and immersive visualization tools that transform complex hydrological data into actionable insights for researchers and practitioners. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a strong trajectory toward AI-hydrology integration, with 78% of works involving machine learning or large language models. Key themes include flood risk communication (22% of publications), algal bloom prediction (15%), and educational technology applications (12%). His research increasingly emphasizes scientific reproducibility through no-code visual programming frameworks and digital twin implementations for watershed systems. Dr. Demir actively contributes to scholarly discourse as Associate Editor for Environmental Modeling and Software, Journal of Hydroinformatics, Journal of Environmental Informatics, and Water and Artificial Intelligence (Frontiers in Water). He serves as Vice-Chair of the International Joint Committee on Hydroinformatics (IAHR/IWA/IAHS) leadership team, shaping global standards in hydroinformatics research and practice. His work with IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering drives the development of open-source cyberinfrastructure including RIMORPHIS (River Morphology Information System) and HydroSuite. These platforms enable collaborative river morphology research and provide modular tools for hydrological analysis, education, and operational decision support, demonstrating his commitment to accessible, community-driven scientific advancement.

• Ethics
• Political Philosophy
• Climate Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felix Pinkert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy and Education, with active research contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and human rights. His work bridges ethical theory and real-world crises through rigorous philosophical analysis. His core research interests include: Procreation Ethics: examining moral implications of childbearing through consequentialism, harm principles, and the non-identity problem. Climate Ethics: addressing demandingness considerations, individual responsibility, and collective action failures in environmental crises. Political Philosophy: analyzing citizens' liability for state wrongdoing, ultra vires actions, and deep state secrets within legal frameworks. Human Rights and Consequentialism: exploring tensions between rights-based approaches and outcome-focused ethical theories. Pinkert's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a clear trend of applying moral philosophy to existential threats like climate change while interrogating procreation ethics. His work consistently challenges conventional boundaries between individual agency and systemic crises, emphasizing the moral weight of insignificant effects and demandingness in consequentialist frameworks. He leads the externally funded research project 'Knowledge in Crisis' (2023-2028) investigating epistemic challenges in legal/political philosophy, with international collaboration across Austria and Europe. His academic activities include organizing conferences on knowledge in political philosophy (December 2024) and delivering talks on climate ethics (June-July 2024), reflecting active engagement in scholarly discourse. Pinkert maintains a strong public profile through 18 press/media contributions, including interviews on climate-procreation dilemmas and radio commentary on scarcity/abundance themes, demonstrating commitment to translating philosophical research into accessible public dialogue.

Alastair Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Political Science
• Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alastair Smith is the Bernhardt Denmark Professor of International Relations at New York University's Department of Politics, part of the College of Arts & Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Rochester (1995) and a B.A. (Hons) in Chemistry from the University of Oxford (1990). His research focuses on international relations, electoral politics, and political economy, with notable works including *The Dictator's Handbook* (2011) and *The Logic of Political Survival* (2003, co-authored). His research explores authoritarian regimes, conflict dynamics, and the strategic calculus of leaders in international negotiations. Recent scholarship addresses topics such as UN Security Council influence on conflict reduction, electoral timing effects on negotiations, and the political economy of climate agreements. He has contributed to debates on punishment strategies in governance (*The Punisher's Dilemma*, 2024) and the role of regime type in coalition warfare efforts (2023). His work bridges theoretical political science with empirical analysis of global governance challenges. Smith's academic contributions span books, peer-reviewed articles, and policy analyses. He has advised on international relations topics and collaborates across disciplines, occasionally engaging in interdisciplinary studies (e.g., genetics and Alzheimer’s resilience). His contact includes the NYU Politics Department address and email provided.

Tania Lombrozoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Psychology
• Philosophy of Science
• Moral Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tania Lombrozo serves as the Arthur W. Marks ’19 Professor at Princeton University, leading the Concepts and Cognition Lab where she investigates the psychological and philosophical dimensions of human reasoning. Her work uniquely integrates empirical methods from cognitive science with conceptual frameworks from analytic philosophy. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. from Harvard University, establishing her foundation in interdisciplinary research approaches. Lombrozo's research centers on the human drive to explain, examining why we seek explanations for certain phenomena but not others, how explanation-seeking affects learning, and whether explanatory processes serve epistemic goals or introduce reasoning errors. She explores connections between causal reasoning, moral responsibility, and intuitive theories of knowledge, drawing from cognitive, social, and developmental psychology alongside philosophy of science and moral philosophy. Her methodology emphasizes experimental rigor while addressing normative questions about ideal reasoning. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in explanation evaluation across scientific and moral contexts, with significant attention to jargon in science communication, simplicity principles (Ockham’s razor), and moral responsibility in collective action. Her work increasingly addresses AI-human interaction, particularly how explanations influence trust in large language models and the cognitive effects of chain-of-thought reasoning. Notable honors include: Arthur W. Marks ’19 Professorship Excellence in Mentoring Graduate Students Award Lombrozo actively mentors graduate students including Sarah Joo, Casey Lewry, and Sebastian Montesinos, with research supported by interdisciplinary grants spanning cognitive science, ethics education, and technology policy. Her Concepts and Cognition Lab functions as a collaborative hub where philosophical questions are tested through behavioral experiments, contributing to both theoretical advances and practical applications in science communication and AI design.