جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Masao Fukuiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Macroeconomics
• International Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Masao Fukui is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Boston University. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on Macroeconomics and International Economics, particularly exploring topics such as labor market dynamics, monetary policy, financial frictions, and the impacts of globalization. His work has been published in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Studies. He has contributed to studies on exchange rate depreciations, wage rigidity, and the macroeconomic consequences of central bank interventions. His research often integrates theoretical models with empirical evidence, addressing issues like wealth distribution, trade imbalances, and the effects of policy discontinuities. Fukui teaches advanced macroeconomics courses at the PhD level, including EC 704 and EC 741, focusing on topics such as firm dynamics, labor market frictions, and financial market mechanisms. His teaching materials include detailed lecture notes and Julia/Stata codes for computational exercises. Notable research outputs include analyses of the China Shock's impact on unemployment, sticky discount rates in consumption behavior, and the welfare implications of spatial economic models. His work emphasizes policy relevance and rigorous methodological approaches, often collaborating with leading scholars in the field.

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Intertemporal Choice
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Charles Sprenger is a Professor of Economics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a B.A. from Stanford University (2002), an M.Sc. from University College London (2005), and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (2011). As Executive Officer for Caltech's HSS division (2022-2025), he oversees academic leadership and interdisciplinary research. B.A., Stanford University, 2002 M.Sc., University College London, 2005 Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 2011 Professor Sprenger specializes in behavioral and experimental economics, focusing on intertemporal decision-making and choices under uncertainty. His research designs experiments to test deviations from standard economic models, with applications ranging from food consumption to vaccination programs and tax compliance. Key contributions include analyzing dynamic inconsistency, reference-dependent preferences, and the empirical validity of cumulative prospect theory. His recent publications examine procrastination in tax filing, risk preferences in high-stakes settings, and incentive customization for public health interventions. Awards include the Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2016-2018), and he serves on editorial boards for top journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of the European Economic Association. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2016-2018) Sprenger is actively involved in Caltech's Ronald and Maxine Linde Institute of Economic and Management Sciences and the Center for Theoretical and Experimental Social Sciences (CTESS). He has co-authored foundational studies on time preferences, risk attitudes, and behavioral interventions in real-world contexts.

Scott Krayenhoffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Climate Modeling
• Urban Heat Islands
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Krayenhoff is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in urban climate modeling and adaptation. He leads the Urban Climate Adaptation Lab, focusing on mitigating urban heat islands, assessing climate change impacts, and developing numerical models for urban environments. His work emphasizes the role of street trees, cool materials, and photovoltaic systems in enhancing urban liveability. Education: Ph.D. in Geography (University of British Columbia), M.Sc. in Geography (University of Western Ontario), B.Sc. (Hons) in Atmospheric Science (University of British Columbia). Research interests include urban heat mitigation, pedestrian thermal comfort, regional climate modeling, and the local climate effects of urban vegetation. He develops tools like WRF-Comfort and VCWG to simulate urban microclimates and assess adaptation strategies. Key contributions include evaluating photovoltaic panel impacts, prioritizing heat adaptation infrastructure, and quantifying tree-planting benefits. His lab collaborates globally on projects addressing climate resilience and equity in urban environments.

Penny Gordon-Larsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Obesity Research
• Cardiometabolic Disease
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Penny Gordon-Larsen is the W. R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Nutrition and Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). She has been affiliated with UNC-CH since 1998, joining the faculty in 2002. Her academic roles include leadership in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, where she previously served as Associate Dean for Research and expanded the school’s funding by 61%. As Vice Chancellor for Research, she oversees a $1.12 billion research enterprise, managing interdisciplinary initiatives, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships. Education: BA in Anthropology/Psychology (Tulane, 1989), PhD in Human Biology (University of Pennsylvania, 1997). Research Focus: Obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, and their interactions with environmental, genetic, and behavioral factors. Leads the Obesity Creativity Hub, a transdisciplinary project involving 27 faculty across 16 departments. Her research highlights include NIH-funded studies on obesity’s genetic and societal determinants, with over $23.6M as PI and $49.1M as co-PI. Notable projects include investigating urbanization’s impact on gut microbiota and metabolic health in China, and analyzing disparities in obesity outcomes through the CARDIA study. Publications span over 270 peer-reviewed articles, cited 103,000+ times (h-index 86). Awards include the George A. Bray Founders Award (2020) and leadership roles in The Obesity Society and NIH advisory councils. She also chairs the Obesity Hub, which seeks precision approaches to combat obesity heterogeneity. Labs/Teams: Gordon-Larsen Lab, Obesity Creativity Hub. Grants & Funding: Over $72.7M in NIH grants, leading multi-institutional collaborations.

Christos KOULOVATIANOSمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Economics
• Household Finance
• Macroeconomics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christos KOULOVATIANOS is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Finance at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Law, Economics, and Finance. His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Assistant Professor at the University of Vienna, and Visiting Professorships at Goethe University Frankfurt and the University of Cyprus. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (1999). His research focuses on the intersection of finance and micro-founded macroeconomics, with specialties in asset pricing, household finance, fiscal policy, dynamic games, and resource economics. Key projects include the FNR-funded 'POPULISM' grant (2024-2027) examining social media polarization and the MORTGAGE project analyzing post-COVID-19 nonperforming loans. He has served on editorial boards and advised Luxembourg's economic policy during the pandemic. Publications span journals like Journal of Economic Theory , European Economic Review , and Dynamic Games and Applications . Recent work addresses populism dynamics, demographic impacts on FDI, and policy evaluation of pronatalist measures.

Alastair Fraserمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• Climate Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alastair Fraser is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at The University of Sydney. He specializes in environmental economics and climate finance, with a focus on electricity system decarbonization and investor climate mitigation strategies. He is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and the Net Zero Institute. His research explores transition risks, portfolio emissions metrics, and household energy behavior under conservation policies. Fraser has advised one current research student investigating energy storage technologies in Australia. Research Interests: Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Climate Finance, International Trade Affiliations: Sydney Environment Institute, Net Zero Institute His publications span environmental policy analysis, energy economics, and nanotechnology. Advising activities include supervision of projects on battery storage systems. Grants and funding details are not explicitly documented in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Active member of interdisciplinary climate research groups at The University of Sydney.

Pramen P. Shresthaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Project Delivery Methods
• Benchmarking of Construction Projects
• Heavy Highway Construction
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Pramen P. Shrestha is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , affiliated with the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas. Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Project Management), The University of Texas at Austin (2007) M.Sc., Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering & Management), Oklahoma State University (2003) B.Sc., Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India His research focuses on Project Delivery Methods , Infrastructure Sustainability , Construction Safety , and Asset Management . His work spans Highway Projects , Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) , Life-Cycle Cost Analysis , and Workforce Inclusivity in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Recent publications analyze construction project performance across Design-Build , CM-at-Risk , and PPPs , with emphasis on cost overruns , schedule delays , and technological solutions for hazard recognition . His studies also address geotechnical challenges in bridge construction and diversity in AEC education . Best Reviewer , Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolutions, ASCE (2019, 2018) Outstanding University Graduate Faculty Mentorship Award , UNLV (2022) Howard R. Hughes College Distinguished Awards (Service 2020, Teaching 2018) Shrestha has served as an Associate Editor and Chief Guest Editor for the ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution , contributed to National Science Foundation (NSF) and USDOT UTC grants, and led initiatives in road maintenance contracting and solar home energy performance .

Sebastien Betermierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Portfolio Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sebastien Betermier is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, and serves as Executive Director of the International Centre for Pension Management. He holds a PhD in Finance from the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and has expertise in risk and return, portfolio management, pension systems, and sustainable finance. His research has been featured in top journals and media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. He teaches Applied Investments and Pension Funds courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: PhD, Finance, University of California, Berkeley (Haas), USA MSc, Finance, University of California, Berkeley (Haas), USA AB, Economics & International Relations, University of California, Davis, USA Research Focus: Professor Betermier explores asset pricing, delegated asset management, and the design of sustainable retirement systems. His work emphasizes pension fund strategies, household finance, and ESG integration in investments. Recent studies include analyses of Canadian pension models, green urban development via impact investing, and ETF market dynamics. Teaching & Recognition: A屡获殊荣的 educator, he received the Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award (2016, 2020) and coached winning teams in the PRMIA Risk Management Challenge (2016-2019). His accolades include being named one of the 'World's Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors' by Poets & Quants (2017). Awards & Grants: 2021 Morgan Stanley Best Paper Award SSHRC Insight Grants (2023, 2020) Global Risk Institute Research Award (2024) Leadership Roles: He coordinates the Finance Area at Desautels, directs the McGill International Portfolio Challenge, and advises the Bank of Canada. His research informs policy through affiliations with the National Pension Hub and Global Risk Institute.

Felicia Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Safety
• Public Health
• Toxicology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felicia Wu is the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, holding appointments in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics. Her research focuses on foodborne disease burden, toxin mitigation through nutrition, and cost-effective food safety strategies. She previously served as an Associate Policy Researcher at the RAND Corporation and an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Wu earned her Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Her work has addressed antimicrobial resistance in livestock, aflatoxin regulations, and global health risks. Notably, she received a NIH EUREKA Award for research on aflatoxin and liver cancer, and contributed to the WHO’s 2015 report on aflatoxin and arsenic in food. Her research spans environmental health, toxicology, and public health policy, with a focus on translating science into actionable policies. Recent studies include analyzing dietary arsenic exposure, Bt maize efficacy, and vaccination coverage trends globally. Achievements: NIH EUREKA Award, WHO Commissioned Research Dr. Wu’s interdisciplinary approach bridges food science, economics, and policy, addressing global challenges in food safety and nutrition.

• Employee Voice
• Frontline Management
• Human Resource Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Keith Townsend is a Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resources at Griffith University's Department of Management within the Business School. He holds a PhD and B.Commerce (1st Class Honours) from Griffith University. His research focuses on frontline management, employee voice mechanisms, human resource management systems, and workplace well-being, with particular attention to mental health in high-risk industries like construction and emergency services. Education: PhD in Management, Griffith University (2005) B.Commerce (1st Class Honours), Griffith University Research Interests: Frontline manager roles and leadership challenges Employee voice and organizational communication HRM system implementation and effectiveness Mental health and well-being in construction/emergency sectors Flexible work arrangements and telework dynamics Funded Research Highlights: ARC Discovery Project (2023-2026): Re-Theorising Employee Voice in Times of Change ARC Linkage Project (2016-2021): Improving People Management Systems in Emergency Services MATES in Construction Consultancies: Mental health programs and suicide prevention strategies Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 doctoral students focusing on HRM implementation, frontline management, and workplace well-being Total grant funding exceeding $1.2M AUD from ARC, industry partners, and government bodies Labs/Teams: Active member of Griffith's Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, collaborating on projects addressing psychosocial hazards, construction industry mental health, and emergency services HRM challenges.

• Sociology
• Criminology
• Domestic Violence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kari Stefansen is a Research Professor in the Youth Research department at OsloMet – Storbyuniversitetet, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Oslo (2011), focusing on parenthood as a classed phenomenon. Her research spans parenthood, sexual violence, domestic violence, and youth culture, with a strong emphasis on institutional mechanisms and policy implementation. Key projects include the KnowMo project on parenting, studies on masculinity and youth inequality, and the Barnahus Model evaluation. She leads the Digital Sexual Violence and Sexual Culture in Youth projects, examining digital risks and sexual health. Ongoing work includes FRAGMEN (masculinity studies) and LIFECHANCES (inequality processes). Her publications explore institutional barriers in Barnahus, sexual assault narratives, and youth sport dynamics. She co-authored Seksuell vold: En samfunnsvitenskapelig innføring (2018) and edited Justice and Recovery for Victimised Children (2024). Projects like UngVold 2023 provide national data on youth violence trends. Stefansen’s work bridges criminology, sociology, and policy, addressing societal challenges through empirical research. She collaborates with CURE Oslo and NOVA’s Domestic Violence Program, contributing to evidence-based interventions and legal reforms.

Kambiz Rakhshanbabanariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Efficiency
• Machine Learning in Construction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kambiz Rakhshanbabanari is a Lecturer in Construction Engineering and Management and Deputy Programme Leader for the Construction Engineering Management (CEM) BSc program. His research focuses on integrating computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning into sustainable building design and management, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, thermal performance, and circular economy frameworks. He holds a PhD and has over 15 years of industry experience in the Oil and Gas sector, specializing in mega-projects and applied data science. Key research interests include building damage detection via computer vision, predictive thermal performance modeling using IR thermography, and optimizing building operations through Bayesian Networks and Gaussian Processes. He advocates for the circular economy in construction through machine learning-driven resource optimization and explores renewable energy integration, HVAC systems, and whole-building design for sustainability. Ongoing projects include the Upgrading Britain’s Homes coalition (UKGBC Home Retrofit Investment Calculator) and the Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Potential (DEEP) initiative. His work also addresses barriers to circular economy adoption in construction, economic analyses of sustainable practices, and life cycle assessments (LCA/LCCA) to enhance environmental and economic outcomes. He contributes to conferences like the Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) and collaborates on technology evaluations such as the SMETER project.

• Agricultural Economics
• Livestock Policy Analysis
• Global Agribusiness
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karl M. Rich serves as Director of the Master of International Agriculture Program (MIAP) in the Ferguson College of Agriculture and Professor of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, holding the Humphreys Chair in Global Studies. Previously, he worked for 16 years overseas, most recently at the International Livestock Research Institute's West Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, where he led multidisciplinary teams conducting applied research to inform livestock sector strategy in developing countries. Ph.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley Dr. Rich's research cuts across disciplinary boundaries, integrating agricultural and livestock policy analysis, global agribusiness issues, animal and aquatic health, and methods development. He has pioneered specialized participatory tools to develop systems models and impact assessments with stakeholders to co-conceptualize problems and co-create solutions. His work spans urban agriculture planning in New Zealand, socio-economic drivers of animal disease in multiple developing countries, nutritionally-sensitive marketing channels in South Asia, livestock value chain development in Nicaragua, Myanmar, and Ghana, and climate-smart agriculture in Senegal. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on agricultural economics, livestock disease modeling, food safety practices, and value chain analysis in developing countries, with particular emphasis on participatory approaches and system dynamics modeling. These works often examine the intersection of economic, social, and environmental dimensions in agricultural development contexts. Dr. Rich has successfully advised 14 M.S. and Ph.D. students during his career and has raised over $20 million in external grants in the past ten years through collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams. His current grant portfolio includes projects like the West Africa Aquaculture Program Fund and initiatives focused on climate change and local sovereignty. He has traveled to 87 countries with applied research and teaching experience in over 30 countries and long-term residence in nine. His work consistently involves collaboration with veterinarians, epidemiologists, animal scientists, and crop experts on applied research topics around the world, providing contextual guidance on socio-economic drivers of behavior and empirical evidence of benefits and tradeoffs across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.

Gary D. Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Fiscal Policy
• Health Insurance Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary D. Hansen is a Professor of Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in macroeconomics with a focus on business cycles, fiscal policy in Japan, and health insurance systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His research explores topics such as public health insurance from a macroeconomic perspective, demographic changes affecting fiscal sustainability, and the effects of tax reforms on economies. Key research interests include analyzing business cycles through dynamic general equilibrium models, evaluating the impact of monetary and fiscal policies, and studying long-term care risk dynamics. His work often addresses policy challenges in Japan, such as government debt management and consumption tax reforms. Hansen has also contributed to foundational studies on labor market dynamics and the role of technology shocks in economic recessions. His recent publications (2023–2024) emphasize Japan’s fiscal sustainability, long-term care economics, and demographic shifts. Earlier work (2010s) delves into healthcare reform, tax system redesign, and the welfare costs of inflation. Hansen’s career spans over four decades, with influential contributions to macroeconomic theory and policy analysis.

• Behavioral Economics
• Risk Management
• Insurance Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Forlicz is affiliated with the Department of Process Management at Wrocław University of Economics. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, decision-making under risk/uncertainty, insurance economics, and socioeconomic factors influencing consumer behavior. She explores topics such as risk attitudes in financial and tourism contexts, experimental methods, and cross-country comparisons in insurance and debt management. Her work includes analyzing the psychological and economic drivers behind consumer choices, including organic food preferences among Gen Y and Z, and the impact of co-insurance on moral hazard. She has conducted studies on CSR reporting, tourism risks, and the illusion of predictability in random outcomes. Her experimental research often employs incentivized methods to study real-world behavior. Maria’s publications span over a decade, with recent works addressing emerging trends like usage-based insurance and the digitalization of financial advice. She has collaborated internationally, studying Poland, Spain, Ukraine, the UK, and others. Her research contributes to policy design, marketing strategies, and risk management frameworks.