جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nikolaos K. Efremidisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Optics
• Photonic Lattices
• Optical Beam Propagation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos K. Efremidis serves as Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Applied Mathematics at the University of Crete and holds a Collaborating Researcher position at the Institute of Applied and Computational Mathematics (IACM) of the Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH) in Heraklion, Greece. His dual affiliation bridges theoretical mathematics with experimental photonics research at one of Greece's premier research institutions. His research spans nonlinear optics, photonic lattices, and optical beam engineering with particular focus on vortex beams, atmospheric turbulence mitigation, and statistical mechanics of light. Key contributions include the development of inverted pin beams for turbulence-resistant propagation, thermodynamic modeling of optical pressures in multimoded systems, and topological approaches to photonic thermalization. His work uniquely combines mathematical rigor with practical optical applications. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) thermodynamic frameworks for optical systems including Dalton's law analogs for partial pressures, (2) topological models for prethermalization dynamics in photonic lattices, and (3) engineered beam solutions (particularly inverted pin beams) that maintain integrity through atmospheric turbulence. These intersect at the frontier of optical thermodynamics and topological photonics. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA) His laboratory at FORTH's IACM specializes in computational modeling of nonlinear optical phenomena and experimental validation of novel beam propagation techniques. Current projects focus on extending turbulence-resistant beam concepts to quantum optical regimes and developing topological protection schemes for free-space optical communication.

• Banking
• Finance
• Corporate Governance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gulamhussen is a Full Professor at the Department of Finance within the Iscte Business School at ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. His research focuses on banking and finance, corporate governance, regulatory policy, and business education. He holds a PhD in Finance from Henley Business School (2002), a Master's in Management Science from Iscte Business School (1994–1996), and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University (2010). Academic Qualifications: PhD in Finance, Henley Business School (2002) Master's, Management Science, Iscte Business School (1994–1996) Bachelor's, Business Administration, European University (1993) Postdoctoral Studies, Harvard University (2010) His research explores agency problems in banking, executive compensation, international diversification, and regulatory impacts. He leads the BRU-Iscte Business Research Unit's Finance Group and has directed the School of Management (2012–2015). Notable projects include analyzing banking governance during the 2008 crisis, rated 'Excellent' by FCT. He coordinates courses like International Financial Management and Advanced Business Finance at both master's and PhD levels. Scientific Awards: Excellent rating for FCT-funded project on banking governance (2014) Teaching and Guidance: Gulamhussen coordinates multiple courses, including Corporate Finance, International Financial Management, and Advanced Business Finance at undergraduate, master's, and PhD levels. He has held leadership roles in academic governance, including President of the Pedagogical Commission and Scientific Committee. Research Projects: His work includes analyzing executive compensation in banking post-crisis and multinational bank value creation. He has organized conferences like Entfin 2020–2022 and the 'Ten Years After The 2008 Financial Crisis' event (2018).

Michael Coleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Movement Disorders
• Parkinson's Disease
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Cole is Professor and Associate Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University, leading the Development and Disability over the Lifespan program. He specializes in assessing balance, mobility, and neuromuscular function using high-technology systems in healthy populations and people with neurological impairments. His research examines: Postural instability, gait disability and falls in Parkinson's disease Safety and efficacy of invasive (DBS) and non-invasive therapies Biomechanics of movement disorders Cole has led major projects including an NHMRC Early Career Researcher Fellowship investigating trunk control in Parkinson's disease and contributed to NHMRC-funded gait assessment projects. He collaborates with clinicians to ensure research translation to improved Parkinson's care. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Parkinson's disease biomechanics with recent expansion into developmental coordination disorder, cerebral palsy, and advanced movement analysis technologies.

• Power Electronics
• Microgrids
• Wide Bandgap Devices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leon M. Tolbert is a Chancellor’s Professor and Min H. Kao Professor in the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and has been with the university since 1999. His research focuses on power electronics, microgrids, wide bandgap devices, and renewable energy integration. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and has led initiatives like CURENT, an NSF/DOE Engineering Research Center. Education: BSEE (1989), MSEE (1991), PhD (1999), all from Georgia Tech. Professional roles include former Department Head (2013–2018) and adjunct researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Research interests span power electronics applications, multilevel converters, electric vehicles, and grid modernization. His work has led to innovations in SiC device utilization and grid stability solutions. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award and multiple university recognitions for teaching and research. Key contributions include over 200 publications, patents on power converter designs, and leadership in IEEE technical committees. His lab develops hardware-in-the-loop systems to emulate grid dynamics and test inverter-based resources.

• Control systems
• Mechatronics
• Precision engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chun-Yi Su is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on advanced control systems, mechatronics, robotics, and precision engineering. He specializes in nonlinear control, hysteresis compensation, and adaptive systems applied to soft actuators, UAVs, and smart materials. Key research areas include: Control of dielectric elastomer actuators Fault-tolerant cooperative control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Adaptive neural network-based control for nonlinear systems Data-driven approaches for power electronics and energy systems Recent work emphasizes: Soft robotics actuation mechanisms Fractional-order control strategies Resilient control under cyber-physical attacks Biomimetic robotic systems His lab develops innovative solutions for smart materials, mechatronic systems, and autonomous robotics. Applications span renewable energy systems, biomedical devices, and aerospace engineering. Active in collaborative research with industry partners.

Matt Van Essenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Theory
• Mechanism Design
• Public Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Van Essen is the Lena M. and Clarence A. Garvin, Sr. Professor and Dr. Joe Johnson Faculty Fellow in Economics at the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on game theory, mechanism design, public economics, and experimental economics, with an emphasis on fair division and public goods provision. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Arizona (2010), following an MA (2007) and BA (2005) from the University of Colorado. His work addresses incentive problems in public good provision, fair allocation mechanisms, and strategic behavior in economic contexts. Notable research includes Lindahl taxation models, cooperative game solutions, and experimental studies on hypothetical bias reduction. Key awards: NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant, Ed Zajac Prize, and multiple teaching awards from the University of Arizona and University of Alabama. Grants: University of Alabama Summer Excellence in Research Grants (2015, 2019) and Summer I Research Grants (2011–2014). Van Essen’s experimental economics work evaluates bias in survey methodologies, while his mechanism design studies bridge theory and application in fair division and auction systems. Ongoing research explores dynamic partnership dissolution and secure contract design to mitigate conflicts.

• Sports Economics
• Economic Development
• Latin American Economies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Andrew Zimbalist is the Robert A. Woods Professor of Economics at Smith College and member of the Five College Graduate Faculty. He received his B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1969), and M.A./Ph.D. from Harvard University (1972/1974). His visiting appointments include Hamburg University, Doshisha University, and University of Geneva. Research interests focus on sports economics, economic development, and Latin American political economy. His work examines stadium financing impacts, Olympic economics, college sports reform, and Cuban economic policy, combining empirical analysis with policy evaluation. Recent publications explore athlete compensation models and mega-event economic sustainability. Honors include: America's Top 100 Influential Sports Educators Frank Press Public Service Award Who's Who in America Presidency of the Drake Group Extensive consulting includes testimony before U.S. Senate committees, work with MLB/NFL/NBA organizations, and contributions to documentary films. Leads projects on Title IX compliance and sports antitrust cases while serving on editorial boards for multiple academic journals.

Gregory Crawfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empirical Industrial Organization
• Antitrust Policy
• Media Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gregory Crawford is Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich and co-founder/Director of the CEPR Research and Policy Network on Competition Policy. His research focuses on empirical industrial organization with applications to antitrust policy, media economics, and digital platforms. Research interests include vertical integration in media markets, digital platform regulation, bargaining models, and empirical methods for analyzing antitrust cases. Recent work examines media mergers, public service broadcasting, and competition in digital markets. Publications demonstrate sustained focus on media economics, with recent expansion into digital platform governance and consumer protection. Research combines structural econometrics with policy analysis. Dr. Crawford has served as Chief Economist at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and frequently contributes to antitrust policy discussions. He leads the CEPR Competition Policy Network and advises regulatory bodies worldwide.

Pinar Ozturkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
• Crowdsourcing
• Online Collaborations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pinar Ozturk is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Technology at the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, Duquesne University. She specializes in teaching Information Systems core courses and Data for Decision Making. Her research focuses on computer-supported cooperative work, crowdsourcing dynamics, and online collaboration patterns. Dr. Ozturk holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Stevens Institute of Technology, an MBA and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hartford, and a B.S. from the University of Istanbul. Key research interests include analyzing collective behavior in mass collaboration systems, social media platforms, and digital health communities. Her work bridges technology-mediated collaboration with societal challenges, particularly in health and innovation contexts. Publications span top journals like Journal of Computer Information Systems and conferences including ICIS and HICSS. Notable contributions address crowdsourcing creativity, online social capital, and alignment of business analytics education with industry needs. Awards: 2017 Best Dissertation Award from Stevens Institute of Technology Her advisory work and grants focus on pedagogical innovation in analytics education and technology impact studies. Dr. Ozturk collaborates with industry partners to design effective crowdsourcing frameworks and digital health interventions.

Bruce Birdمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tax Accounting
• Nonprofit Accounting
• Sustainability Reporting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce Bird is a Professor of Accounting at the University of West Georgia’s Richards College of Business, Department of Accounting and Finance. He holds a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law (1984), an M.S.T. in Taxation (1987), and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Vanderbilt University (1979). His teaching portfolio includes courses like Principles of Accounting, Tax Accounting for Individuals, Professional Seminars, and Sustainability Accounting. He has advised numerous internship programs (ACCT-4286, ACCT-6286) across multiple academic terms. Research interests span tax compliance strategies, nonprofit accounting, sustainability reporting, and corporate governance. His work often explores intersections between tax law, public policy, and financial regulation, with a focus on practical implications for businesses and individuals. Recent publications address topics like film incentive programs, employee stock ownership plans, and medical malpractice insurance premiums. He has consistently taught advanced courses such as Seminar in Tax Accounting (ACCT-6253) and Nonprofit Accounting/Auditing (ACCT-6264), reflecting his expertise in specialized tax areas. His contributions to curriculum development include integrating sustainability accounting into graduate programs. Bruce Bird’s teaching spans over two decades, with consistent involvement in both undergraduate and graduate accounting education. His syllabi emphasize real-world applications of tax principles and compliance frameworks. He has also contributed to professional development through courses like the Professional Seminar (ACCT-3285) and internship coordination.

David Sraerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Sraer is the James J. and Marianne B. Lowrey Professor of Business & Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, with dual appointments in the Haas School of Business and the Department of Economics. He serves as the chair of the finance unit at Haas and has established himself as a leading scholar in financial economics, behavioral finance, and macro-finance. Professor Sraer received his B.S. in applied mathematics and economics from École Polytechnique in France in 2001 and his Ph.D. in economics from the Toulouse School of Economics in 2007. Before joining UC Berkeley, he was an assistant professor of economics at Princeton University, where he was awarded the Jacob Viner preceptorship. David Sraer's research spans several interconnected areas within finance and economics. His work in behavioral finance examines how psychological factors influence financial decision-making, while his research in corporate finance investigates capital structure, investment decisions, and corporate governance. He has made significant contributions to macro-finance , exploring the connections between financial markets and the broader economy, particularly in how monetary policy transmits through banking systems. His work on collateral constraints and resource misallocation has provided new methodologies for quantifying financial frictions in the economy. Professor Sraer's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical and quantitative approaches to understanding financial markets and institutions. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on micro-macro connections , using detailed firm-level data to understand aggregate economic phenomena. He has developed innovative methods for measuring misallocation and studying the effects of financial frictions on productivity and output. A significant portion of his research leverages natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to establish causal relationships in financial economics. James J. and Marianne B. Lowrey Chair in Business Jacob Viner preceptorship from Princeton University Associate editor for the Journal of Finance Co-Editor of Management Science (2021-2022) Professor Sraer is actively involved in policy-relevant research, having served as a member of the Economic Council of the French Prime Minister (CAE) from 2021 to 2024. He maintains strong research affiliations as a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a research affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His collaborative research network spans multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with scholars from various universities.

Sebastian Firkمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Management Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Firk is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Auditing, University of Groningen. He holds a Dr.rer.pol. from the University of Göttingen and has prior roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Göttingen (2017–2019) and Visiting Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2017). His research focuses on management accounting, corporate governance, and digitalization's impact on firms and the finance function. He leverages large archival datasets and textual analysis to explore topics like AI integration, CFO career concerns, and digital anxiety in finance roles. His work appears in journals such as European Journal of Information Systems , Management Accounting Research , and Strategic Management Journal . He serves on editorial boards of European Accounting Review and Management Review Quarterly . Education: PhD in Management Accounting (2016, University of Göttingen), MSc Management (University of Göttingen), BSc Business Administration (RWTH Aachen University). Research Interests: Digital transformation of finance functions, AI-driven innovation, strategic decision-making, and value-based management. His recent studies analyze the consequences of digital anxiety in finance teams and the role of AI boundary resources in organizational ecosystems. Teaching: Courses include Digital Transformation of Finance Functions, Management Accounting, and Value-Based Management at both bachelor and master levels.

• Behavioral Accounting
• Management Control Systems
• Performance Measurement Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Axel Schulz is a Professor of Management Accounting at the La Trobe Business School, La Trobe University. He previously held professorial roles at Monash University, Melbourne University, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). His research focuses on behavioral accounting, particularly the design of Management Control Systems and the impact of Performance Measurement Systems on organizational performance. Schulz has contributed to leading journals such as the Journal of Accounting Research and Accounting, Organizations and Society. He currently serves on the editorial board of The Journal of International Accounting Research. Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), UNSW Master of Commerce (Honours), UNSW PhD, UNSW Chartered Accountant (CA) Research Interests: Behavioral aspects of Management Control Systems Incentive system design and performance evaluation Decoding effort measurement in accounting contexts Impact of technology on behavioral accounting experiments Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes experimental methods to explore effort dynamics, collaborative team behavior under performance metrics, and causal inference in strategic performance tools. His 2025 articles highlight advancements in measuring effort intensity and leveraging new technologies for behavioral research. Grants: Quantum Enhanced Optimisation for Energy Efficient Data Centres (Critical Technologies Challenge Program) Hybrid Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in a Covid World Labs/Teams: No specific lab/team affiliations explicitly mentioned in the text.

Karen Butler-Purryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power System Automation
• Smart Grid Security
• Distribution Automation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen Butler-Purry is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Raytheon Company Professorship. She is affiliated with the Power System Automation Laboratory and the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on intelligent systems for power distribution automation, fault diagnosis, and renewable energy integration. She completed her B.S. at Southern University (1985), M.S. at UT Austin (1987), and Ph.D. at Howard University (1994). Her work emphasizes cyber-physical systems, smart grid security, and microgrid resilience. Recent research includes AI-driven grid restoration, cybersecurity frameworks for distribution systems, and self-healing shipboard power systems. She has pioneered methods for transformer lifespan prediction and unbalanced load management in distributed networks. Publications span over three decades, with notable contributions to IEEE journals and conferences. Her educational initiatives include the Texas A&M System AGEP Alliance and LSAMP programs, advancing underrepresented minority participation in STEM academia. She leads interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of power systems, machine learning, and equity-focused academic workforce development. Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator in the Power System Automation Laboratory, collaborating with industry partners like Raytheon. Active in curriculum development for digital systems education through initiatives like the Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E³) program.

• Socially Engaged Art
• Public Art
• Cultural Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Marnie Badham is an Associate Professor at the School of Art, RMIT University. Her research focuses on socially engaged art, cultural policy, and participatory methods, emphasizing relational ethics and community partnerships. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the 'Public Art and its role in connecting people and place' initiative with iMOVE and co-leads frameworks such as 'Listening to Country' for Indigenous-settler-migrant relations. Marnie holds adjunct roles at Thompson Rivers University and consults for global cultural bodies. Her education includes a PhD in Creative Arts and Cultural Policy (University of Melbourne, 2012), a Master's in Community Cultural Development (2008), and undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts and Art History (University of Regina, 1996). She co-edits books on art and policy, including Visual Arts Work (Springer, 2025) and Tastes of Justice (Springer, 2025). Marnie's research spans 15+ articles on art economics, cultural value, and hybrid careers. She advises on public art policies and has led evaluations for projects like Sydney Metro and All the Queens Men. Her work addresses climate anxiety, food-art-politics, and Indigenous cultural frameworks through artist residencies and collaborations.