جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gary Uzonyiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Violence
• International Relations
• Conflict Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary Uzonyi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Government & Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde, UK. He holds dual appointments as Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, and serves as President of the American Political Science Association's Human Rights Section. Previously at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, he relocated to Strathclyde in 2024. He earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2013. His research focuses on how uncertainty shapes domestic and international political violence, including government strategies during civil wars, mass atrocities, and international intervention responses. Key areas include genocide/politicide dynamics, civil war geography, and UN peacekeeping efficacy. He has led projects such as the 'Rural vs. Urban Insurgencies Data Collection' and 'Foreign Powers and Civilian Victimization during Civil War.' Dr. Uzonyi has authored over 58 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Peace Research and Political Studies , and has received 27 academic awards, including the 1794 Scholars Selection (2019 and 2020). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing peace, justice, and strong institutions. Education: PhD in Political Science (University of Michigan, 2013) Key Projects: Urban Insurgency Studies, Civilian Victimization Analysis Professional Affiliations: APSA Human Rights Section President, Peer Reviewer for Conflict Resolution Quarterly His research bridges quantitative methodologies with geopolitical realities, examining how uncertainty influences state behavior in conflict scenarios. Current projects explore urban vulnerability in warfare and government responses to rebellion.

Alex Braithwaiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Refugees and Forced Migration
• Violent Conflict
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alex Braithwaite is a leading academic in international relations, currently serving as the Director of the School of Government & Public Policy (SGPP) and holding the Melody S. Robidoux Fund Leadership Chair at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on conflict processes, refugees, and forced migration, with a particular interest in how governance structures, violence dynamics, and humanitarian action intersect. His research portfolio includes projects funded by USAID, the National Science Foundation, and the UK Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council. Notable grants include studies on climate-induced humanitarian challenges, concentration camp systems, and migration patterns from Central America. He has held prestigious awards such as the Apple Inc. Research & Technology Support Laureate and a fellowship from the Airey Neave Trust. Prof. Braithwaite’s work spans academic disciplines, combining political science with geospatial analysis and data science. His recent studies explore refugee policy efficacy, the strategic construction of border barriers, and the psychological impacts of displacement. His research often bridges theory and practice, aiming to inform policymakers on global security and humanitarian challenges. Key Research Themes: Conflict contagion, refugee decision-making, spatial conflict analysis. Awards: Melody S. Robidoux Fund Leadership Chair Airey Neave Trust Fellowship Apple Inc. ARTS Laureate His academic contributions include influential datasets like the Concentration Camps (CCamps v1.0) and Militarized Interstate Dispute Location (MIDLOC) databases, advancing systematic analysis of global conflict patterns.

Juan Carlos Escancianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometric Theory
• Financial Econometrics
• Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Juan Carlos Escanciano holds the position of Research Chair in Economics and Full Professor (Catedrático) at the Economics Department of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the same university in 2004. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Professor at Universidad de Navarra (2004-2006), Full Professor at Indiana University (2006-2018), and held visiting positions at Yale University, Cornell, Rochester, and MIT. His research focuses on Econometric Theory, including identification, estimation, specification testing, and applications in Financial Econometrics and Risk Management. Escanciano holds editorial roles at leading journals including Econometric Theory , Econometric Reviews , and Journal of Business and Economic Statistics , and serves as Co-Editor of Advances in Econometrics . He is a Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics and has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Journal of the American Statistical Association and The Annals of Statistics . His research interests emphasize semiparametric/nonparametric methods, specification testing, and empirical asset pricing. Notable contributions include work on backtesting financial risk measures, conditional moment restrictions, and the development of robust estimation techniques. His recent work explores machine learning applications in econometrics and systemic risk analysis. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics Grants & Advising: Extensive record in grant-funded research; has advised numerous PhD candidates through the university's Economics Doctoral Program. Labs/Teams: Leads the Quantitative Economics Research Group at UC3M, collaborating with global institutions on structural econometric modeling.

Armin Pourkhanaliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Systemic Risk
• Energy Economics
• Applied Financial Econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Armin Pourkhanali is a Lecturer in Finance at the Department of Economics, Finance & Marketing at RMIT University, Melbourne. His research focuses on systemic risk analysis, energy economics, and time series modeling, with a particular emphasis on applying statistical techniques to solve real-world economic challenges such as forecasting electricity markets and analyzing financial system dependencies. He holds expertise in applied financial econometrics, climate economics, and network analysis of financial institutions. Dr. Pourkhanali is actively involved in supervising research students in areas like AI-driven clean energy sustainability, volatility dynamics in equity markets, and cognitive biases in real estate markets. He is open to supervising Master’s and PhD candidates in finance-related topics. His work bridges theoretical econometric models with practical applications, particularly in Australia’s energy market. He has published extensively on topics including electricity tariff regressive impacts, inflation’s role in energy price volatility, and systemic risk measurement using copula-based methodologies. Dr. Pourkhanali’s research has been featured in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management , Journal of Energy Economics , and Energy Economics . His collaborative projects reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, combining finance, energy policy, and quantitative methods.

Nancy Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Close Relationships
• Health Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nancy Collins is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), part of the College of Letters & Science. She holds leadership roles as Chair of the university Human Subjects Committee and the Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences (QMSS) program. Her research focuses on close relationships, social cognition, and health psychology, with emphasis on caregiving processes, psychosocial health, and attachment theory. Dr. Collins has been funded by prestigious agencies including the National Science Foundation and NIH, and her recent work explores virtual reality for improving elderly care. Education: BA in Psychology from UCLA, PhD in Social Psychology from USC, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Psychology at UCLA. Her teaching includes courses on close relationships, research methods, and statistics. Key Research Themes: Social support and caregiving in adult relationships Psychosocial factors influencing health across the lifespan Attachment theory and social perception Virtual reality applications in healthcare Awards: Multiple teaching awards (including Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award) and research honors such as the SPSP Theoretical Innovation Prize. She is a Fellow of APS, SESP, and SPSP. Grants/Advising: Current clinical trial on VR for elderly quality of life (NIA-funded). Not accepting students for 2023-2024. Active collaborations with UCSB Communication and industry partners like Rendever, Inc. Labs: Director of the UCSB Close Relationships Lab, integrating experimental, observational, and virtual reality methodologies.

David Levariمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Higher-Level Cognition
• Neural/Computational Models
• Social Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Levari is an Assistant Professor at Brown University in the Department of Cognitive & Psychological Sciences (CoPsy), affiliated with the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on understanding how people assess and improve their own and others' performance, exploring topics like task takeovers, advice efficacy, and performance evaluation biases. He employs behavioral experiments, field studies, and computational models to investigate these issues. Education: PhD in Psychology from Harvard University (2018), BA from University of Chicago (2010). Postdoctoral training at Harvard Business School (2018-2024). Research interests include decision making, judgment, social psychology, and concept formation. His work has been published in journals like Science , Nature Human Behaviour , and Psychological Science . Teaching includes CLPS 1960 - Senior Seminar in Behavioral Decision Sciences. His research has explored topics such as the narrow concept of trauma from exposure to traumatic narratives, racial perception dynamics among white Americans, and the cognitive biases underlying human aging's impact on conceptual rigidity.

Gentry Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Statistical Modelling
• Terrorism Analysis
• Computational Methods
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gentry White is an Associate Professor and Government Statistics Chair in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Missouri and serves as Co-leader of the Data Science & AI in Society Theme. His research develops quantitative methods for analyzing complex social phenomena, including point-process models for terrorist activity, computational strategies for high-dimensional data, and statistical approaches for intelligence analysis. Current projects investigate contagion dynamics in terrorism, soil carbon sequestration modelling, and optimization of statistical geography frameworks. White holds honorary positions as Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Social Science Research (UQ). He has presented research to the US Department of Homeland Security and Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation. He teaches Engineering Mathematics and coordinates statistical units while maintaining consulting relationships with government agencies including the Electoral Commission of Queensland.

Erin Powellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erin Powell is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University. She previously served as an assistant professor at Clemson University and held visiting roles at Brown University. Her research focuses on founder identity, social networks, and organizational behavior, emphasizing how identity processes and strategic responses shape entrepreneurial ventures. Powell earned her Ph.D. in Technology Management from NC State's Wilson College of Textiles, complemented by earlier roles in supply chain planning. Education: Ph.D., Technology Management, North Carolina State University (2011) Master of Science, Textile Technology; Minor in Business Administration, NC State (2004) Bachelor of Science, Textile Technology, NC State (2002) Research Interests: Powell explores how identity dynamics influence entrepreneurial strategy, particularly in nascent ventures. Her work bridges entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, and social networks to understand responses to adversity, resourcefulness, and the role of social movements in shaping business practices. Recent studies analyze founder identity at the intersection of religion and profit motives, as well as citizenship behavior mediated by social networks. Professional Roles: Beyond academia, Powell has industry experience in supply chain management with the Russell Corporation. She contributes to thought leadership through publications on prosocial ventures, strategic supply chain partnerships, and the psychological underpinnings of university commercialization.

• Statistical Physics
• Non-Equilibrium Systems
• Complex Fluids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Juergen Vollmer holds dual affiliations: as a Professor at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Physics and Earth Sciences, Leipzig University, and as Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (since 2007). His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Basel (1994) and Habilitation from the University of Essen (2001). His research focuses on non-equilibrium statistical physics, exploring self-organization in complex systems such as granular media, biological processes, and fluid dynamics. Key interests include far-from-equilibrium phase transitions, turbulence transitions, and pattern formation in systems ranging from granular matter to microbial swarming. Notable projects include studying breath figure condensation, fluidization transitions in granular systems, and cooperative phenomena in stochastic networks. Vollmer’s work bridges theory with experimental techniques, exemplified by droplet dynamics studies and collaborations with experimental groups. His contributions address fundamental questions in statistical mechanics while maintaining relevance to applied systems like public transport dynamics and environmental resilience. Education: 1989: Doctoral Examination in Theoretical Physics, University of Utrecht 1994: PhD, University of Basel (supervised by Prof. H. Thomas) 2001: Habilitation, University of Essen His research group investigates principles of self-organization in diverse contexts—from granular matter to biological systems—seeking universal principles governing non-equilibrium systems. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects such as the Regio Motion transport initiative and MaxSynBio synthetic biology network. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact.

• Infectious Disease Medicine
• Clinical Microbiology
• Hospital-Associated Infections
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas Emil Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Odense University Hospital (OUH), and the Research Unit of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). He leads the Andersen Lab, which specializes in translating clinical and experimental research into novel treatment regimens, diagnostic assays, and medical devices through collaborations with hospital departments and industry partners. Education: PhD in Clinical Microbiology, University of Southern Denmark (2010) Industrial PhD, University of Southern Denmark (2010) MSc in Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark (2005) Completed 'Leading the Virtual Company' at Harvard Business School (2015) Completed University of Southern Denmark Lecturer Program (2015) His research focuses on hospital-associated infections, particularly urinary tract infections caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections. He has developed innovative in vitro human cell–bacteria co-culture models and in vivo animal infection models (pig, mouse, sheep) that form the core of his research platform. In 2020, he co-established the region’s only BSL-3 virus culturing laboratory, which has been instrumental in monitoring COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness and developing antiviral therapies. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in interdisciplinary translational research, combining microbiology, biomedical engineering, and clinical medicine. Key themes include bacterial pathogenesis, biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, medical device innovation (e.g., catheters, vascular grafts), and rapid diagnostic technologies such as Raman spectroscopy and impedance sensing. His work frequently involves porcine models for urinary tract and device-associated infections. Scientific Contributions and Grants: Lead researcher in multiple EU and nationally funded projects, including TELEGRAFT (EU-funded telemonitoring of dialysis grafts), MbSens (EU/Innovation Fund Denmark-funded wound infection sensor), and UTOPIA (EU-funded UTI vaccine development). Principal investigator in projects on SARS-CoV-2 contagion risk, vaccine efficacy in immunocompromised patients, and novel treatments for Clostridium difficile infection. Former industrial experience as Project Coordinator at NKT Research & Innovation A/S (2005–2009). He actively supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. His lab has produced over 110 publications, with recent work appearing in high-impact journals such as The Journal of Infectious Diseases , PLoS Pathogens , and Sensors . His collaborative network includes clinical departments, industry partners, and international research consortia. Laboratory and Research Groups: Andersen Lab, focusing on host-pathogen interactions, biofilm research, and translational microbiology. Co-leader of the BSL-3 virus culturing facility at Winsløwparken, Odense. Member of interdisciplinary teams developing Raman-based diagnostic tools (BacSens, MbSens projects).

Vito Latoraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Systems
• Network Science
• Statistical Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vito Latora is a leading academic in Applied Mathematics and Complex Systems at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and holds a concurrent position as Professor of Physics at the University of Catania. He heads the Complex Systems and Networks Unit within QMUL’s School of Mathematical Sciences and is an External Faculty member of the Complexity Hub Vienna. His research focuses on the structure and dynamics of complex systems, including multiplex networks, higher-order networks, and their applications to socio-economic systems and the human brain. Key areas of interest include network resilience, epidemic modeling, and the interplay between network topology and dynamical processes. Vito’s work has been supported by grants from EPSRC, the Leverhulme Trust, and the European Commission, notably as Scientific Director of the EU LASAGNE project (2012–2015). He has authored over 200 publications, including seminal papers in Science , Nature journals, and Physical Review Letters , and co-authored the textbook Complex Networks: Principles, Methods and Applications (Cambridge University Press, 2017). Notable contributions include the study of memory effects in temporal networks and the analysis of higher-order interactions in social contagion. In 2021, he was elected a Fellow of the Network Science Society. His teaching includes courses on complex networks and applied mathematics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Jiwook Jangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Actuarial Studies
• Financial Mathematics
• Stochastic Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jiwook Jang is an Associate Professor of Actuarial Studies in the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. He maintains dual affiliations with the Data Horizons Research Centre and the Emerging Risks Research Centre, reflecting his expertise in both traditional and emerging risk domains. Dr. Jang earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Sogang University, Seoul, followed by a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from City University, London, and completed his Ph.D. in Statistics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1998. His academic journey includes positions as Lecturer of Statistics at LSE, Lecturer of Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales, and Senior Lecturer of Financial Mathematics at Bayes Business School, London. His research program centers on developing sophisticated stochastic models for insurance and financial risk applications. He specializes in compound processes including Poisson, Cox, Hawkes, shot-noise Poisson, and dynamic contagion processes, with recent expansion into cyber risk modeling. His work bridges theoretical mathematical frameworks with practical industry applications, particularly in catastrophe reinsurance and cyber risk assessment. Dr. Jang's publication trajectory shows a strategic evolution from foundational actuarial mathematics toward emerging cyber risks, with multiple high-impact publications in 2022-2025 addressing cyber risk frequency, severity, pricing mechanisms, and systemic implications. His research integrates mathematical rigor with industry relevance, particularly evident in his recent work on multivariate contagion processes for modeling business sector spillover dynamics. His significant research projects include: Catastrophe Insurance and Asian Option Pricing with Advanced Models (2018-present) Quantification of cyber risk and its driving risk factors: Optus-Macquarie Cybersecurity Hub (2020-2021) Deed of Standing Offer - Services for Health Economics Services Panel (2015-2018) Dr. Jang has established a robust international research network, evidenced by invitations to present at leading institutions worldwide including Imperial College London, KAIST, ETH Zurich, and multiple Korean universities. His research fingerprint confirms distinctive expertise in Shot Noise Processes (100%), Cox Processes (92%), and Cyber Risk (60%), positioning him at the forefront of mathematical risk modeling.

• Distributed Ledger Technology
• Blockchain
• Fintech
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fabian Schär is a Professor of Distributed Ledger Technology and Fintech at the University of Basel's Faculty of Business and Economics. He serves as Managing Director of the Center for Innovative Finance (CIF), a board member of the Responsible Digital Society, and an Affiliate Professor at the Swiss Finance Institute. His research focuses on blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), financial privacy, and cryptoassets. Schär co-authored the MIT Press bestseller *Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets* and advises institutions like the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the IMF. His work bridges economics and computer science, addressing topics such as blockchain governance, metaverse economics, and regulatory frameworks. **Education**: No explicit details provided in texts, though his academic role implies doctoral qualifications. **Research Interests**: Public blockchains, DeFi protocols, cryptoasset markets, metaverse spatial economics, and regulatory compliance for decentralized systems. His interdisciplinary approach explores technical and socio-economic dimensions of blockchain applications. **Articles Trends**: Recent works analyze metaverse governance, DeFi risk transfer, blockchain privacy, and contagion effects in crypto markets. Early contributions include foundational analyses of Bitcoin mining and stablecoin design. **Awards**: Recognized in the NZZ ranking of Switzerland's most influential economists (2023). His book is a key reference in the field. **Advising & Grants**: Technical advisor to BIS’s CPMI, visiting scholar at IMF, and contributor to OECD/IOSCO working groups. No explicit grants listed, but his involvement in policy discussions implies institutional support. **Labs/Teams**: Leads the CIF, a hub for innovative finance research, and collaborates with decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and central bank initiatives.

• Grounded Theory
• Information Systems
• Qualitative Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riitta Hekkala is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Information and Service Management. Her research focuses on grounded theory, information systems, qualitative research, project management, organization studies, and emotions in organizational contexts. She has contributed significantly to understanding emotional dynamics in IS projects, agile methodologies, and challenges faced by IT professionals. Her expertise spans over two decades, with notable work on coping mechanisms in ISD projects, power dynamics in inter-organizational systems, and mobile game startup success factors. She has received prestigious awards including the AIS Distinguished Member (2023), Best Paper Awards (2012, 2020), and recognition for reviewing excellence (2015, 2021). Education: Not explicitly detailed in the text. Awards: Multiple best paper honors and reviewing awards from leading journals and conferences. Her work often bridges theory and practice, examining emotional practices, organizational communication, and the sociotechnical aspects of IS projects. She collaborates extensively with industry partners and has published in top-tier venues like the Information Systems Journal and MIS Quarterly .

Scott R. Colwellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Statistical Analysis
• Social Issues in Management
• Ethical Decision Making
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott R. Colwell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, holding an adjunct position in Psychology since 2013. He has a PhD in Management from the University of Bradford, UK, and professional certifications as Chartered Statistician and Professional Statistician. His research focuses on applied statistical analysis (e.g., latent variable modeling, scale development) and social issues in management (e.g., ethical decision-making, institutional impacts). He teaches advanced statistical methods courses across disciplines including psychology, health sciences, and business. Dr. Colwell has over 20 years of academic and industry experience, including roles at Acadia University and executive positions in finance. He advises graduate students in applied statistical methods and has published extensively in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of Pediatric Psychology . His work spans topics from corporate environmental responsiveness to child injury prevention interventions. He has also developed measurement tools for servant leadership and service convenience constructs. Key awards include dual statistical certifications emphasizing his methodological expertise. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Structural Equation Modeling and Experimental Design, alongside summer workshops on multivariate analysis. Ongoing interests include measurement invariance and the role of education in fostering ethical decision-making.