Eleonora Broccardo is a Full Professor and Deputy Director at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. She specializes in corporate finance, financial engineering, and credit markets. Her research focuses on securitization, access to finance for SMEs, and the intersection of corporate finance with social responsibility. Teaching: She teaches Corporate Finance and Advanced Corporate Finance , covering valuation models, investment decisions, capital structure optimization, and dividend policies. Courses target undergraduate (Administration and Law) and graduate programs (Management, Business Legislation). Research Interests: Broccardo’s expertise includes credit risk analysis, derivative instruments, and the management of commercial debts. She explores how financial tools like convertible bonds and securitization impact corporate finance strategies. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as evaluating investment projects under debt scenarios and analyzing merger & acquisition dynamics. Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department’s research groups focusing on financial intermediaries and corporate governance.
Cesare Conti is an Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at Bocconi University's Department of Finance, holding tenure since 2002. He currently serves as Director of the Master of Science in Finance program and is a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors for several Italian listed companies. Conti earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Bocconi University in 1991 and was a Visiting Scholar at Georgia State University in 1989. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Auditor. His research focuses on corporate finance, business valuations, corporate governance, debt financing, and enterprise risk management. Notable contributions include studies on private equity fund risk management (2021), OTC market reforms (2012), and corporate bond structures (2002). His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial decision-making. Conti teaches courses such as Corporate Financial Risk Management and Business Valuation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His publications span 30 years, reflecting expertise in structured finance, regulatory compliance, and global financial systems. Despite no listed scientific awards, his academic and professional roles underscore his influence in corporate finance education and policy.
Adelphe Ekponon is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from HEC Montréal, with visiting scholar positions at Boston College and the University of Toronto. His research focuses on asset pricing, macro-finance, corporate finance, and cryptocurrency, emphasizing the integration of macroeconomic conditions into financial models. He has been awarded grants including a SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($66,503) and the University of Ottawa SEED Funding ($10,000). His work has appeared in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Finance Research Letters . Ekponon’s academic journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor at the University of Liverpool Management School and a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School. He has received recognition for research excellence, including a semi-finalist placement in FMA’s Corporate Finance and Investment categories, and a Best Paper Award at the Global Finance Conference (2021). His teaching spans econometrics, FinTech, and asset pricing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research explores topics such as sovereign risk premia, cryptocurrency pricing frameworks, and the impact of governance risk on stock returns. He has supervised over 20 students at the MSc and Bachelor’s levels across multiple institutions. Ekponon actively contributes to academic communities through editorial roles, conference participation, and peer review for journals like the Journal of Banking and Finance .
Andreas Klasen is a leading academic and senior adviser specializing in public policy, economic competitiveness, and international finance. He currently serves as Director and Chairman of the lill Institute for Public Value, Honorary Visiting Professor at Bayes Business School (City, University of London), and Visiting Professor at the University of St. Gallen. He previously held full professorships at Brunel University of London and Hochschule Offenburg. His work bridges academia and policy, advising governments and institutions like the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. Education: Master of Letters (University of St. Andrews), Doctor of Business Administration (Northumbria University), Master of Laws (Northumbria University), MBA (University of Wales), and legal qualifications (Germany). Research focuses on public policy, export strategies, climate finance, and development finance. He regularly contributes to global forums like COP, G7, and the OECD. Recent work includes analyzing export credit agencies' roles in global trade and climate transition financing. Advising and grants: Advises on industrial policy, climate strategies, and export finance instruments. Collaborates with institutions such as PwC and Airbus Group. His work has been featured in the Financial Times, Forbes, and Süddeutsche Zeitung. Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute for Trade and Innovation at Offenburg and co-founded lill Advisory, focusing on strategic public value initiatives.
Terri Duhon serves as an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where she teaches on the MBA and MSc in Financial Economics programmes while maintaining high-level non-executive board positions including Non-Executive Chair of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Morgan Stanley International (Risk Committee Chair), Rathbones plc (Risk Committee Chair), and Wise plc. Her academic foundation includes a Mathematics degree from MIT, followed by a decade as a derivative trader at J.P. Morgan where she co-developed global credit derivatives markets (documented in Fool's Gold ), and later founded a consulting firm providing expert witness services during the credit crisis. Research and Industry Focus Ms. Duhon's expertise spans critical financial domains: Derivatives structuring and credit risk modeling Real-time portfolio management with equity, debt, and FX exposures Algorithmic trading strategies and execution systems Value-at-Risk (VaR) and scenario analysis under leverage Fintech innovation in global payment infrastructure Post-crisis unwinding of complex financial products She leads an experiential eight-week trading course where students build and stress-test portfolios, and contributes to Oxford's Algorithmic Trading Programme exploring technology-driven market strategies. Professional Leadership Author of How the Trading Floor Really Works , she previously served on CHAPS Co and Operation Smile boards, and co-founded the Prince’s Trust Women’s Leadership Group.
Dr. Anat Keller is a Reader in Law at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, since 2016. Previously, she taught at UCL (2007–2016). She holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London, an LLM from LSE, and first-class degrees in Management and Law. A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, she serves as Deputy Chief Examiner of the University of London. Her research focuses on financial regulation, macroprudential policy, and banking law, with notable works including her 2020 monograph on macroprudential policy's legal foundations. She is a Research Fellow at King's Business School's Centre for Data Analytics for Finance and Macroeconomics, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research explores themes such as purposeful organizational culture in finance, ESG compliance for SMEs, and climate risk management. She leads the British Academy-funded project 'Operationalising Purposeful Culture in Financial Firms to Deliver Better Outcomes for Consumers.' Teaching includes Banking Law (LLM/LLB) and FinTech regulation. Her recent publications address central bank capital in climate crises, AI governance in finance, and systemic risks posed by emerging technologies. She frequently collaborates with institutions like the Bank of Italy and co-edits volumes on financial governance. Education: PhD (Queen Mary), LLM (LSE), BSc Management & Law (magna cum laude) Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Key Projects: British Academy Grant (2022–2024) on purposeful culture in finance
Philippe d'Astous is an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at HEC Montréal. He holds a PhD in Risk Management and Insurance from Georgia State University (2016). His research focuses on Household Finance, Financial Institutions, and Applied Econometrics. He leads the Financial Education Lab at HEC Montréal and is organizing the 6th CEAR-RSI Household Finance Workshop (2025). He teaches courses like Wealth Management and has supervised over 15 graduate students in recent years. In 2021, he received the Prix d'excellence en pédagogie from HEC Montréal. His work examines topics such as financial advice quality, tax policy impacts, pandemic financial behaviors, and entrepreneurship dynamics. Key research areas include: Household financial decision-making under uncertainty Effects of tax-preferred savings vehicles Impact of financial literacy on retirement planning Behavioral responses to mortgage and loan policies Recent publications span journals like Journal of Banking & Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Canadian Journal of Economics . He actively collaborates with institutions including the Canadian government and financial regulators on policy-relevant studies.
Prof. An Chen is a Full Professor and Head of the Institute of Insurance Science at the University of Ulm, Germany. With expertise in actuarial science and financial risk management, their research focuses on life and pension insurance, optimal asset allocation, and derivatives pricing. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (2007), University of Bonn M.Sc. in Economics (2003), University of Bonn Student Assistant, Department of Economics (2001-2003) Research Interests: Life and pension insurance systems Risk management in financial institutions Optimal asset-liability management Climate risk and sustainable finance Awards: Chris Daykin Award (2023) ICA Best Paper Award (2018) Multiple ASTIN Bulletin PBSS Prizes (2019, 2021) University Teaching Awards (2016, 2011) Advising & Grants: Advised 14+ PhD students at Ulm and Bonn Co-editor of ASTIN Bulletin and Insurance: Mathematics and Economics Member of DGVFM Board and advisory committees Research Groups: Leading research on longevity risk, tontines, and sustainability-linked finance Collaborations with international institutions including Fudan University
Diana BARRO is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship (SELE). She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Trieste and a Master in Quantitative Economics from her current institution. Her research focuses on stochastic optimization, mathematical finance, credit risk, and portfolio management, with emphasis on sustainable finance, ESG evaluation, and alternative investments. She has contributed to projects like GRINS (Sustainable Finance), TranspArEEnS (ESG ratings), and EeMAP (Energy-efficient mortgages). Her teaching spans courses in Financial Mathematics, Sustainable Finance instruments, and quantitative methods for economics. She coordinates the Bachelor's program in International Trade and Tourism (COMEST) and serves on editorial boards for journals including Computational Management Science and OR Spectrum . Her work integrates mathematical modeling with real-world applications in risk analytics and systemic risk analysis. Notable research areas include portfolio diversification with art assets, liquidity constraints in investment strategies, and the development of multicriteria frameworks for SME sustainability assessments. She collaborates with institutions like the Venice Center for Risk Analytics (VERA) and GRETA, addressing challenges in energy efficiency financing and climate risk management.
Christelle K. Viauroux is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She holds a Ph.D. from the Toulouse School of Economics in France. Research Interests: Data Analysis, Econometrics, Applied Microeconomics, and Applied Game Theory. Publications: Focus on education economics, human capital, financial wellbeing, urban congestion, and matching theory. Recent work explores inequality in higher education and parental support mechanisms. Contact: Office in the Public Policy Building, Room 336; email: ckviauro@umbc.edu .
Hussein Zeaiter is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Lebanese American University (LAU), based in Beirut. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and an MA in Applied Economics from Eastern Michigan University. His research focuses on sovereign debt dynamics in developing economies, the impact of oil prices on the US economy, and the intersection of corruption, democracy, and economic development. He also engages in consultancy work and is affiliated with an international academic organization. Teaching interests include advanced macroeconomics, managerial finance, financial markets, and international economics. His research has been published in journals such as International Review of Economics and Finance , Journal of Developing Areas , and Journal of Economic Research . Zeaiter’s recent articles analyze sovereign debt defaults, sub-regional economic identities, and oil price impacts. His 2016 study on MENA sovereign defaults highlights regional vulnerabilities, while his 2010 work explores oil price shocks on the US economy. His 2015 paper on sub-regional identities underscores tailored policy approaches for economic development. Advising and grants: No specific grants or advisees are listed. His academic contributions emphasize policy-relevant analysis for developing economies and energy-dependent nations.
Thomas Fischer is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU) and the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) in Switzerland. He holds a Dr. rer. oec. in Business Informatics from the University of Bern and a Diplom in Wirtschaftsinformatik from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. His professional background includes roles at PostFinance, Berner Kantonalbank, Franke Management, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, focusing on IT strategy, banking operations, and consulting. His teaching and research emphasize global sourcing, IT management in banking, digital transformation, and SME financing. He leads modules in CAS IT-Management im Banking, CAS Digital Banking, and MSc Banking & Finance. Key professional competencies include IT outsourcing, bank IT systems, and open finance. Recent research projects include the IFZ Bank-IT und Sourcing Study 2025 and KMU-Banking Study 2025. He actively presents on topics like AI in banking, strategic sourcing, and third-party risk management at industry forums and academic conferences. His publications span journals like the Journal of Information Technology Teaching Cases and European Journal of Information Systems, with a focus on governance mechanisms in IT outsourcing and digital banking trends.
Amin Hosseinian Far is a Professor of Systems Thinking at the Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire. Previously, he served as Professor of Systems Thinking and Deputy Head of the Department of Business Systems and Operations at the University of Northampton. He is an active researcher with affiliations to the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) at the University of East London (since 2012) and the Public Transportation Systems (PTS) Research Group at RMIT University (since 2020). Education: He holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from the University of East London, an MSc in Satellite Communications and Space Systems from the University of Sussex, and a PhD in Sustainability from the University of East London. Research interests span systems thinking, information systems, analytics, and modeling, with a focus on sustainability applications across healthcare, environmental policy, and supply chain management. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges like plastic pollution, mental health, and climate change. Publications highlight trends in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly in healthcare and environmental studies. Notable contributions include studies on imposter syndrome among healthcare workers, noise-induced hearing loss in industrial sectors, and sustainable urban transportation frameworks. He received the 2020 Research Diamond Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision at the University of Northampton, having guided 15 doctoral students to completion. His grants exceed £1.5 million, focusing on sustainability research and policy interventions. Labs and teams include leadership roles in the Systems, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (SABI) research group, founding editorship of the International Journal of Strategic Engineering (IJoSE), and editorial contributions to journals such as IJERPH and Smart and Sustainable Built Environment.
So Young Sohn is a distinguished Professor at Korea University's College of Business, Department of Management Engineering, with over two decades of impactful research in technology management and operations research. Her scholarly contributions have established her as a leading expert in technology credit scoring, data mining applications, and technology convergence analysis. Dr. Sohn's research interests span technology credit scoring for SMEs, operational research methodologies, data mining techniques, machine learning applications in business contexts, technology convergence patterns, patent analysis, and SME financing mechanisms. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical business applications, particularly focusing on Korean case studies that have broader international relevance. She has pioneered innovative approaches using knowledge graphs, multiplex networks, and deep learning techniques to solve complex business problems. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent research trends toward increasingly sophisticated analytical methods, evolving from traditional statistical models to advanced machine learning and network science approaches. Recent work demonstrates particular focus on technology convergence, digital therapeutics, and AI applications in business decision-making. The interdisciplinary nature of her research spans business analytics, engineering, healthcare, and environmental science. Dr. Sohn has received recognition through numerous high-impact publications in premier journals including Expert Systems with Applications, European Journal of Operational Research, Scientometrics, and IEEE Transactions. Her research has been consistently funded through competitive grants focusing on technology management and innovation. As an academic mentor, Dr. Sohn has advised numerous doctoral students who have gone on to productive research careers, with many continuing to collaborate with her on ongoing projects. Her research team has secured substantial funding for projects related to technology credit scoring, technology convergence analysis, and predictive analytics applications. Dr. Sohn leads a dynamic research laboratory focused on technology analytics and decision support systems, collaborating with industry partners and government agencies to translate research findings into practical business solutions. Her current work emphasizes sustainable technology development and AI-driven decision support systems for complex business environments.
Vule Mizdraković is an Associate Professor at Singidunum University, Faculty of Business in Belgrade. His academic career spans over 15 years, including roles as Teaching Assistant (2007-2013), Assistant Professor (2013-2018), and Vice Dean (2016-2021). He contributes to professional education as a lecturer in accounting for the National Association of Valuers of Serbia (NAVS) and serves on NAVS' examination committee and Board of Directors. Bachelor: Računovodstvo, revizija i finansijsko upravljanje, University of Belgrade (2001-2006) Master: Financial Management, Lincoln University (2007-2009) Doctoral: Stečaj, Singidunum University (2009-2012) His research focuses on accounting , auditing , and financial reporting , with emphasis on bankruptcy prediction, IFRS adoption, and crisis-era financial strategies. Recent work examines cryptocurrency forecasting, environmental aspects of financial reporting, and ESG integration. Scientific contributions include 2 books and over 40 journal articles. Key publications analyze financial statement timeliness , hotel industry credit risk , and meat industry profitability during crises. Current projects explore text mining applications for employee dissatisfaction identification and energy consumption forecasting using metaheuristics.
