جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Ben-Gadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Public Finance
• Economics of Immigration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Ben-Gad is a Professor of Economics at City, University of London, where he has served since 2009. He previously held roles as Head of the Department of Economics (2010–2013) and Deputy Head (2008–2010). His research focuses on dynamic macroeconomics, taxation, public debt, immigration economics, and national security, with notable contributions to endogenous growth models and compositional data econometrics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (1996) and has taught at institutions including the University of Houston and University of Haifa. Ben-Gad served on the U.S. National Academy of Sciences panel on immigration's economic and fiscal impacts (2014–2016) and received a 2017 Fellowship from the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). His work spans academic journals (Economic Modelling, Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control) and media outlets (BBC, CNBC, Al Jazeera), addressing topics like Brexit economics, fiscal policy, and geopolitical challenges. He co-convenes the City Branch of Academics for Academic Freedom and is a founding member of London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom. His research grants include funding from HM Treasury/ESRC on fiscal policy and immigration (2011), the Israel Science Foundation (2007–2008), and the Samuel Ne'eman Foundation (2004). Professional roles include editorial board membership for Economic Affairs and membership of the ESRC Grant Assessment Panel (2021). He is proficient in Hebrew and contributes to policy debates on taxation, macroprudential frameworks, and defense economics.

• Household Finance
• Banking
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claire Célérier is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Household Finance. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the University of Toronto (where she advanced from Assistant to Associate Professor between 2016-2022) and the University of Zurich (2014-2016). She maintains an affiliation with the People's History Lab and actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization including 'Race, Equity and Public Policy' (2023) and 'Banks, States and the People' (2024). Dr. Célérier's research explores how finance can benefit households through multiple lenses including behavioral economics, asset pricing, and financial history. Her work investigates innovation in finance, diversity and inclusion impacts, and historical perspectives on financial systems. She has developed significant expertise in household finance, banking, and the intersection of finance with social issues, particularly racial disparities in financial markets as demonstrated in her award-winning research on the Freedman's Savings Bank. Her scholarly output shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on security design and investor behavior toward increasingly socially relevant research on financial inclusion, racial equity, and household financial decision-making. Recent publications demonstrate her growing focus on historical contexts of financial systems and their contemporary implications, particularly regarding marginalized communities. Canada Research Chair in Household Finance (2024) Bank of Canada Governor's Award (2022) University of Toronto Top 5% Merit Award (2021) Petro Canada Young Innovators Award Program (2021) Multiple Rotman School of Management Teaching Awards (2019-2021) Ieke van den Burg Prize for Research on Systemic Risk (2015) Dr. Célérier has successfully secured substantial research funding including Insight Development Grants (CAD 54,500), Connaught Research Grant (CAD 10,000), and the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Grant (EUR 400,000). She mentors several PhD students including Andrada Bilan (2020), Alexey Vasilenko (2023), and Purnoor Tak (Expected 2026), and has supervised numerous master's theses at both University of Toronto and University of Zurich. Her service contributions include Rotman School of Management MBA program committee, executive committee, seminar coordination, and faculty recruiting committee.

Nuno Conceiçãoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy Integration
• Personality Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nuno Conceição serves as an Invited Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Lisbon (FP-UL), where he has taught since 2011. His clinical work focuses on adults with complex trauma, personality disorders, and structural dissociation of the personality. He earned his BA (1999), MA (2006), and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (2011) from FP-UL, following his Abitur at the German School of Lisbon (1994). BA: FP-UL (1999) MA: FP-UL (2006) Ph.D.: FP-UL (2011) His research centers on Psychotherapy Integration, examining General Change Processes, Case Formulation, Emotional Change in Trauma Therapy, and Ecological Dimensions in Psychotherapy. He investigates how experiential processing facilitates change in personality pathology through integrative clinical decision-making. Key trends in his 2016-2023 publications reveal consistent focus on transdiagnostic mechanisms, termination processes, and musical interventions for emotional processing, primarily using qualitative case studies to advance psychotherapy integration frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Conceição has supervised over 50 master's research projects and designed the Integrative Perspectives in Psychotherapy curriculum. He directs the Paradigmatic Complementarity Lab—a practice-based research network using process coding to train clinical skills—and serves as a therapist trainer/supervisor at OneSession.org. Supervision: >50 master's projects Curriculum Development: Integrative Perspectives in Psychotherapy Professional Training: OneSession.org The Paradigmatic Complementarity Lab drives his research agenda, utilizing process-coding methodologies to study change mechanisms in complex trauma and personality disorders within real-world clinical settings.

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Decision Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adam Zylbersztejn is an Assistant Professor (Maître de conférences HDR) at Université Lumière Lyon 2 and affiliated with GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne, a research group in economics. He holds a PhD from the Paris School of Economics (2013) and previously conducted postdoctoral research at WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business). His research focuses on behavioral economics using experimental methods to study individual and interactive decision processes, particularly in contexts involving trust, strategic uncertainty, and cultural variability. Key research areas include behavioral game theory, experimental finance, and the impact of nonverbal communication in economic interactions. His work has been published in top journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology , Games and Economic Behavior , and Experimental Economics . Recent studies examine topics like anonymity effects in charitable giving, trust in market exchanges under oath, and cognitive processes in asset markets using eye-tracking technology. His ongoing projects include research on risk-incentive tradeoffs and ambiguity framing in decision-making. While no formal academic awards are listed, his work has received press coverage in outlets like Le Monde and CORTEX Mag . He collaborates widely with institutions such as GATE-LSE and the Paris School of Economics, contributing to both theoretical and applied economic inquiry.

• Financial Engineering
• Operations Research
• Stochastic Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liming Feng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and has served as Director of the Master of Science in Financial Engineering (MSFE) program since 2022. His academic career at the university spans from Assistant Professor (2006-2012) to his current role. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University (2006), an M.S. in Mathematics from Northwestern University (2000), and a B.S. in Mathematics from Beijing Normal University (1997). Ph.D., Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University, 2006 M.S., Mathematics, Northwestern University, 2000 B.S., Mathematics, Beijing Normal University, 1997 Feng’s research focuses on Financial Engineering, Stochastic Modeling, and Computational Methods. He has contributed extensively to quantitative finance, particularly in options pricing, portfolio optimization, and market impact models. His work leverages advanced numerical methods, Fourier transforms, and stochastic calculus to solve complex financial problems. The trends in his publications highlight expertise in Levy processes, jump diffusion models, and numerical algorithms for financial derivatives. He has developed innovative techniques for Bermudan options pricing, discretely monitored barrier options, and portfolio deleveraging strategies. His articles often intersect Operations Research with Financial Engineering, emphasizing computational efficiency and mathematical rigor. ISE Faculty Fellow (2025) INFORMS Financial Services Section Best Student Research Paper (2013) First runner-up of the 2012 Morgan Stanley Prize for Excellence in Financial Markets Feng has served on editorial boards for Operations Research Letters and Mathematical Finance . He has been recognized repeatedly for teaching excellence, including the Sharp Outstanding Teaching Award (2011, 2022) and multiple entries in the List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students (2007-2024). He currently leads the MSFE program and contributes to curriculum development through courses like IE 522 (Statistical Methods in Finance) and IE 527 (MSFE Professional Development).

Tim Conleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Development Economics
• Empirical Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Conley is Professor and Chair at the Department of Economics, University of Western Ontario. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1996). His research focuses on applied econometrics with emphasis on spatial dependence, cross-sectional analysis, and empirical industrial organization. His primary research interests include methodological development in econometrics, particularly around dependence modeling in cross-sectional data and spatial analysis techniques. He has made significant contributions to understanding technology adoption in developing economies and detection of collusion in market mechanisms. Professor Conley's publications demonstrate consistent focus on developing robust statistical methods for economic applications, with recent work emphasizing practical applications in policy evaluation and market analysis. His methodological innovations have been implemented in statistical software packages used by researchers worldwide.

Shahrzad Fouladvandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Criminal Law
• Transnational Criminal Law
• Human Trafficking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahrzad Fouladvand is an Associate Professor in International Criminal Law at the University of Sussex's School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her research focuses on transnational criminal law, human trafficking, and corruption, particularly their interplay in contexts like Albania. She previously worked at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), contributing to human rights conventions. A member of RUSI's Strategic Hub for Organised Crime (SHOC), she advocates holistic approaches to combating human trafficking beyond prosecution-centric methods. Dr. Fouladvand holds a PhD from the University of Sussex and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Education: PhD in Law, University of Sussex (2008–2012) Common Professional Examination (CPE)/Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), University of Huddersfield (2012–2014) Certifications in Machine Learning for Social Scientists (2023) and Social Network Analysis (2020) Research Interests: Dr. Fouladvand explores the nexus between human trafficking and corruption, emphasizing evidentiary challenges and institutional complicity. Her work integrates network analysis and responsibilisation frameworks, critiquing prosecution-centric approaches. Recent projects include a monograph on 'Human Trafficking, Corruption and Corporate Complicity' for Routledge, examining public-sector complicity in trafficking. Key Contributions: Authored over 30 publications, including journal articles and book chapters on ICC jurisprudence, anti-corruption law, and trafficking dynamics. Advised UK parliamentary committees on human trafficking and migration policies. Edited volumes on transnational organized crime and economic criminology. Awards and Fellowships: Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2016) Visiting Scholarship at Max-Planck Institute (2021–2022) Elected Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Slavery for BACL Labs/Teams: Active member of RUSI's SHOC, focusing on policy-relevant research to combat organized crime.

Virgil Percecمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Virgil Percec is the P. Roy Vagelos Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on organic, supramolecular, and macromolecular chemistry, with an emphasis on self-assembly, drug delivery systems, and biomimetic nanosystems. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from institutions in Jassy, Romania, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Freiburg and the University of Akron. Research Interests: Percec’s work integrates synthetic methods, catalysis, and structural biology to design functional nanosystems. Key areas include hierarchical folding, supramolecular chirality, and synthetic mimics of biological membranes. His lab explores mRNA delivery systems using Janus dendrimers and studies self-organized structures like helical columns and quasicrystals. Recent Articles: His recent publications highlight advancements in mRNA delivery mechanisms, supramolecular architectures, and polymer synthesis innovations. The group’s work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging chemistry, materials science, and bioengineering. Awards: Percec was elected a Foreign Member of the Academia Europaea (2020) and delivered the inaugural ACS Kavli Lecture (2011). His lab has trained numerous students and postdocs, including Juncheng Lu (Master’s Capstone Award recipient) and Devendra Maurya (SET-LRP research). Labs & Teams: The Percec Research Laboratory at Penn develops cutting-edge biomaterials and supramolecular systems. The group collaborates globally, with projects funded by grants exploring nanotechnology and drug delivery.

Howard Elmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Howard Elman is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with affiliations to the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and as an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Mathematics. His research spans numerical analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and uncertainty quantification, focusing on iterative solvers for partial differential equations. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Yale University (1982); BA in Mathematics, Columbia University (1975); Stuyvesant High School (1971) Elman's research integrates Scientific Computing with Numerical Linear Algebra , Computational Fluid Dynamics , and Uncertainty Quantification . His work addresses Stochastic Galerkin Methods , Reduced-Order Modeling , and Low-Rank Approximations for PDEs with random data. Recent publications emphasize Surrogate Models and Deep Learning in Bayesian inverse problems. His scientific awards include SIAM Fellowship (2009) and roles as Associate Editor for journals like Mathematics of Computation and SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing . He served as SIAM Editor-in-Chief (1998-2004) and Vice President for Publications. Contact: helman@umd.edu | Office: 4210 Iribe Center | Courses: AMSC/CMSC 460 Computational Methods

Phil Clarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conflict and Post-Conflict Issues
• Transitional Justice
• Peacebuilding
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Phil Clark is a Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London, specializing in conflict and post-conflict issues with a focus on transitional justice, peacebuilding, and reconciliation after mass atrocity in Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Burundi. He holds a DPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar, and a Bachelor of International Studies from Flinders University. His research focuses on international, national, and community-based responses to mass violence in Central Africa, particularly examining the gacaca community courts in post-genocide Rwanda and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Professor Clark has advised multiple governments (Danish, Sudanese, Swedish, Ugandan, and UK), international organizations (ICC, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda), and NGOs (Human Rights Watch, Crisis Group) on conflict issues in Africa. Professor Clark's work spans several key areas including the History, Politics and Law of the African Great Lakes; Transitional Justice Theory and Practice; the Politics of Violence; Community-Based and Customary Law; Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation; the Politics of International Criminal Justice; Peacebuilding, Security and Post-Conflict Reconstruction; and Moral and Political Philosophy. His approach often combines theoretical analysis with practical fieldwork in post-conflict societies. His publications reveal a consistent focus on the tension between international legal frameworks and local justice mechanisms, particularly examining how post-genocide societies navigate complex reconciliation processes. Over time, his work has evolved from documenting specific cases (like the gacaca courts) to analyzing broader patterns of transitional justice and international criminal law across the African continent. Shortlisted for the Raphael Lemkin Award for best book on genocide and mass violence (for "Distant Justice: The Impact of the International Criminal Court on African Politics") Regular contributor to major media outlets including The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, The Guardian, and BBC Frequent media commentator on international news networks including BBC, France 24, Al Jazeera, CNN, and Deutsche Welle Professor Clark has supervised multiple PhD students working on topics related to conflict analysis, women's access to transitional justice, China-Africa relations, and conflict transformation. His current research includes "Intergenerational Justice in Eastern Africa" and "Reframing Justice after Atrocity," which examines justice interactions beyond the linear international-to-national transmission of norms and practices. He has led significant research projects, including serving as technical advisor and co-author of a 2007 UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights project surveying popular perceptions of transitional justice and peacebuilding in northern Uganda. His ongoing work continues to shape academic and policy discussions about justice mechanisms in post-conflict societies.

Kai Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Applied Microeconometrics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kai Liu is a University Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, and a Fellow at Selwyn College. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Johns Hopkins University in 2011. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, applied microeconometrics, and China's economic development, with specific investigations into wage dynamics, human capital formation, and household decision-making under uncertainty. His research interests span: Labor market dynamics including wage risk, job mobility, and gender wage gaps Public policy analysis in education, healthcare, and family support systems Household behavior under economic uncertainty and policy reforms Human capital investments across the life cycle Economic development challenges in China Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on education policy impacts, health insurance effects on agricultural investments, and family environment dynamics. His work consistently applies advanced microeconometric methods to evaluate policy interventions and economic behaviors. Dr. Liu currently supervises three PhD students: Shengjuan He, Qianya Xu (researching empirical microeconomics and labor economics), and Shania Mustika (researching labor economics, education economics, and racial relations). He has secured significant research funding including: British Academy grant for 'Capital Market Imperfections, Skill Accumulation, and Inequality' (2024-2026) ESRC grant for 'Demand and Welfare Analysis using Micro-data' (2022-2026) British Academy grant for family policy research (2019-2021)

Godfred Afrifaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• SMEs Financing
• Corporate Governance
• Working Capital Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Godfred Afrifa is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Senior Tutor (Canterbury) at Kent Business School , University of Kent. He is also a Visiting Lecturer at IESEG School of Management (France) since 2014 and at ISCID-CO International Business School (France) since 2016. PhD in Finance and Risk (Bournemouth University, 2013) MSc in Finance (University of Leicester, 2008) BSc in Applied Accounting (Oxford Brookes University) HND in Accounting (Kumasi Polytechnic) Chartered Accountant and Certificate in Insurance (Chartered Insurance Institute) His research explores the intersection of corporate governance , working capital management , and microfinance institutions . He investigates how CSR governance affects business practices, the dynamics of trade credit in SMEs, and the role of regional development in service-sector performance. His recent work also covers linguistic influences on financial reporting and pedagogical innovations in accounting education. Dr. Afrifa's 15 most recent publications (2020–2025) span topics like CSR decoupling , firm identity changes , credit policies , and microfinance integrity , with methodologies including stochastic frontier analysis and cross-country comparisons . His work frequently addresses financial strategies in SMEs and sustainability in supply chains and development. Scientific Awards : Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (2015), Affiliate Member of ACCA (2004). Dr. Afrifa supervises Mohammad Abwen (PhD thesis: Credibility of CSR Disclosure ) and welcomes PhD candidates in SME management , working capital , and microfinance . His Visiting Lecturer roles at French institutions highlight international collaboration. The 2023 Evaluation Report on Re:Generation 2031 underscores his work in sustainable development beyond traditional finance.

Anna Grigolonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Transportation Planning and Modeling
• Accessibility Modeling
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Anna Grigolon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente , Netherlands, affiliated with the Transport Engineering and Management Research Group . Her research focuses on sustainable urban mobility , user-centric transport solutions , and travel behavior analysis using tools like discrete choice modeling , spatial analysis , and social psychology theories . Research Interests : Sustainable Urban Mobility Accessibility Modeling Travel Behavior Discrete Choice and Latent Class Modeling Spatial Analysis and GIS Shared Micromobility and Mobility Hubs Equity in Transport Planning Article Trends : Anna’s recent work (2025–2024) emphasizes mobility justice , 15-minute city transitions, and equity in transport access , particularly for marginalized communities like São Paulo favelas. She integrates digital tools (e.g., serious games, kiosks) and space-time metrics to evaluate mobility solutions. Projects : She currently leads the SmartHubs project and contributes to DREAMS and R-map , focusing on smart, equitable mobility systems in Europe and Saudi Arabia.

Stephen Morrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Theory
• Game Theory
• Financial Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Morris is the Peter A. Diamond Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He specializes in economic theory, game theory, and financial economics. Born in England, he earned a degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Cambridge (1985) and a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (1991). Before MIT, he taught at the University of Pennsylvania, Yale, and Princeton. Morris has held leadership roles, including President of the Econometric Society (2019) and President of the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (2023). His research focuses on higher-order beliefs, strategic coordination, and financial market dynamics. Notable contributions include work on global games, contagion effects, and information design. Morris has advised numerous PhD students across institutions like Penn, Yale, Princeton, and MIT, many of whom hold academic and industry positions globally. His awards include the Sloan Fellowship (1996), Econometric Society Fellowship (2002), and membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005), National Academy of Sciences (2021), and British Academy (2023). His work spans theoretical frameworks in mechanism design, macroeconomic policy, and political economy, emphasizing the role of information in shaping economic outcomes.

Johan Driesenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renewable Energy
• Power Electronics
• Electrical Drives
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Johan Driesen is a full Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Sciences, where he serves as Department Head of Electrical Energy Systems and Applications (ELECTA) and Director of the KU Leuven Institute for Energy and Society (KIEM). He also holds leadership positions at EnergyVille as Division Head and Subdivision Head. His work spans both academic and applied research in electrical energy systems. His research interests focus on renewable energy integration, power electronics, electrical drives, electric vehicles, and smart grids. Driesen's work particularly emphasizes distributed generation of electricity, with significant contributions to floating photovoltaics, offshore wind integration, and low-voltage DC systems. His research group actively investigates the optimization of grid integration for renewable energy sources and the development of advanced power electronic converters. Driesen's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of renewable energy systems, with particular focus on reliability analysis of low-voltage DC systems, optimization of PV-battery systems, and integration of electric vehicles with renewable energy sources. His work bridges theoretical analysis with real-world implementation challenges. Laureate prize of the Belgian Royal Society of Electrotechnics (KBVE/SRBE) 'Research and Development' for master theses 1996 2nd place in final round IEEE Region 8 Student Paper Contest 1997 in München, Germany Laureate biannual prize 'R.Sinave' of the Belgian Royal Society of Electrotechnics (KBVE/SRBE) for best PhDs 2002 Driesen has supervised numerous students and researchers, including J. Despeghel who completed work on residential PV-battery system optimization. His current research portfolio includes substantial projects such as Flux50 (working on the future energy system), solar and wind energy in the Belgian marine zone, and smart charging solutions that integrate e-mobility with renewable energy. He serves as promoter or co-promoter on multiple major research initiatives with funding extending through 2028. At EnergyVille, Driesen leads research teams working on cutting-edge energy solutions, with particular focus on DC systems, grid integration challenges, and the development of innovative power electronic solutions for renewable energy applications. His work has significant industrial relevance and practical implementation potential.