Anna Weichselbraun is a researcher in the Faculty of History and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna , specializing in the Institute for European Ethnology . Her work bridges political and legal anthropology , linguistic anthropology , and Science and Technology Studies (STS) , focusing on global technology governance through projects like nuclear regulation and cryptocurrency. Education : PhD in Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology (University of Chicago, 2016), Postdoctoral Research (Stanford University, 2016-2018), MA and BA in Interdisciplinary Anthropology, Sociology, and Gender/Media Studies (EHESS/ENS and NYU). Research : Explores knowledge practices in institutions like the IAEA, blockchain verification , and language ideologies in AI regulation . Her book manuscript on the IAEA is under review at Cornell University Press. Her recent work examines Large Language Models (LLMs) through language ideologies, funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant submission. She has held fellowships at Stanford and the Berggruen Institute, with field research in Vienna, SF Bay Area, and UN headquarters. Scientific Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (submitted) Nuclear Security Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford University USC-Berggruen Fellowship Anna actively engages in public discourse via Bluesky, advocating against far-right policies in Austria and critiquing technocratic governance. Her publications appear in Cultural Anthropology , PoLAR , and Signs and Society .
Yueh-Ping (Alex) Yang is an Associate Professor at National Taiwan University College of Law. His work bridges financial regulation, corporate governance, and international economic law, with a focus on FinTech, crypto-assets, blockchain, and law and economics. He holds an S.J.D. and LL.M from Harvard Law School, and an LL.B and LL.M from National Taiwan University Law School. Yang actively advises Taiwan's government agencies on financial and legal policy, including the Financial Supervisory Commission and Ministry of Digital Affairs. As Deputy Director of the Center for Innovative Enterprise Law at NTU and Director of the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy, Yang contributes to both academic research and policy formulation. Internationally, he serves as Co-Chair of the WTO Chair Programme (Phase III), Executive Council member of the Society of International Economic Law, and participates in networks like the International Monetary Law Committee of the International Law Association. His research explores emerging financial technologies, corporate governance reforms, and regulatory adaptations to blockchain and AI. He has published extensively on topics such as crypto-asset regulation, financial consumer protection, and securities law in the digital age, while leading projects funded by entities like the National Science and Technology Council and the World Trade Organization. Yang also serves on the editorial committees of multiple journals, including the Journal of World Investment & Trade.
Prof. Michaela Hönig is a Professor of General Business Administration specializing in Finance and Asset Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. She holds dual affiliations with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Department of Economics and Law. Her research focuses on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, metaverse applications in finance, AI-driven financial services, and regulatory frameworks for banking systems. Education: Master of Science (EBS Oestrich-Winkel) Bachelor of Science (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management) Diplom Banking Management (Frankfurt School of Finance & Management) Research Interests: Tokenization of assets and NFTs Cryptocurrency regulation and innovation Metaverse integration in financial services Artificial intelligence applications in banking Sustainable asset management practices Impact of digital transformation on capital markets Awards: 3rd place UNICUM Professor of the Year 2017 & 2016 (Economics/Law) 2015 German Innovation Prize (Sparkasse Finance Group) Teaching & Administration: Course coordinator for International Finance and Business Administration programs Exam review process manager during lecture periods
Ursula Sury is a Swiss law professor, Vice Dean at Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, and founder of Advokatur Sury AG. Specializing in IT law, data protection, and legal risk management, she combines academic leadership with practical legal consultancy. Her career spans academic governance, postgraduate teaching, and interdisciplinary research. University of Zurich (1986) - Law Harvard Business School (2013) - Executive Education Columbia University (2008) - Legal Mediation Her research focuses on data protection law , blockchain governance , and digital transformation across sectors. Recent work examines AI compliance , cross-border data flows , and cybersecurity liability . She leads EU Commission research projects on regional innovation strategies. Key article trends include: Comparative analysis of Swiss and GDPR frameworks Legal challenges in blockchain/DLT systems Corporate responsibility for AI decisions Cloud computing liabilities Smart home privacy issues Digital identity regulations As founder of Advokatur Sury AG since 1993, she advises on Data protection IT contract management Digital compliance Her academic leadership includes directing the Management & Law master's program and serving on the CRUS rector conference. She represents Switzerland in international digital law forums.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Drobetz is a Full Professor of Finance at the University of Hamburg Business School and a Research Fellow at the Cambridge Judge Business School (University of Cambridge). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen and a Habilitation from the University of Basel. He has taught at institutions such as Bucerius Law School and WHU Otto Beisheim Graduate School. His research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, asset management, and sustainable finance, with a particular emphasis on ESG performance, institutional investors, and machine learning applications. He has published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and the Journal of Corporate Finance. Prof. Drobetz serves on editorial boards of academic journals, was co-president of the European Financial Management Association (EFMA), and leads the Hamburg Financial Research Center (HFRC). His work bridges theoretical finance with practical implications, addressing topics such as crypto funds, climate finance, and the role of institutional investors in corporate decision-making. Key achievements include pioneering studies on ESG integration, blockchain financing, and the use of AI in portfolio management. His recent articles highlight trends in sustainable corporate governance, green energy disclosures, and the impact of geopolitical factors on financial markets.
Andrea Minto is a Professor at the University of Stavanger (UiS) School of Business and Law, Department of Accounting and Law. He also holds the Chair in Digitalisation in EU Financial Studies (EUDIFIN) at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, funded by the European Commission. He serves as Of Counsel at Annunziata&Conso Law Firm in Milan and as a Senior Policy Adviser and External Researcher at the Deutsche Bundesbank Eurosystem, focusing on financial stability, FinTech, and regulatory reform. His research lies at the intersection of Law, Economics, and Finance, with a focus on European and comparative financial regulation, corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial innovation. Key areas include crypto-assets, regulatory arbitrage, decentralized finance (DeFi), and systemic risk. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Financial Regulation , Capital Markets Law Journal , and European Company and Financial Law Review . His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on digital finance regulation, particularly MiCAR, PSD2, crypto-exchange platforms, and internal governance in AML frameworks. He explores regulatory coordination, systemic risks, and the legal challenges posed by new financial technologies. Themes of institutional design, compliance challenges, and policy reform are central across his scholarly output. Scientific awards and fellowships include: BIS Fellowship (twice) at the Bank for International Settlements SIEMENS Integrity Initiative Fellowship at IACA PMFCFS research grant at the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Center for Futuristic Studies Andrea has advised numerous financial supervisors and international organizations, including Deutsche Bundesbank, De Nederlandsche Bank, Bank of Italy, Norges Bank, European Banking Authority, Bank for International Settlements, and the International Anti-Corruption Academy. He previously served as Assistant Professor at Utrecht University and as a part-time Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, where he coordinated Law & Economics programs. He has also worked as an Associate at CHIOMENTI Law Firm in regulatory and financial law. While not explicitly mentioned, his affiliations with research centers and policy institutions suggest active participation in research teams and policy advisory groups focused on financial regulation and digital innovation.
Mr. Jasper Verstappen is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen. His research focuses on contract law, property law, European law, consumer law, comparative law, and technology law. He holds a Master's in Dutch Private Law and a cum laude Master's in European Law from Maastricht University, where he also conducted external PhD research on smart contracts across French, German, English, and Dutch legal systems. Prior to academia, he worked as a senior consultant in financial services and served as a Blue Book Trainee with the European Commission. Research Interests: Professor Verstappen specializes in the intersection of technology and law, particularly blockchain, smart contracts, and tokenization. His work addresses legal risks in digital agreements, sustainability applications of LegalTech, and consumer protection in crypto environments. Notable contributions include developing a taxonomy for smart contracts and analyzing tokenization's role in property rights transfer. Teaching & Awards: He coordinates courses on e-commerce, IT law, and legal research skills. In 2024, he was nominated for the Best Practice in Teaching & Learning Award alongside colleagues. His pedagogical focus combines traditional legal education with modern digital literacy challenges. Grants & Projects: Engaged in interdisciplinary projects linking legal frameworks to emerging technologies, including sustainability-focused LegalTech initiatives. His work often bridges private law principles with EU regulatory developments in financial innovation and digital markets. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Transboundary Legal Studies group at Groningen and maintains ties with Maastricht University's legal research networks. Active in EU-funded legal-tech innovation projects focusing on automated contract enforcement systems.
Eric C. Chaffee is the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he also serves as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Strategic Programs, Director of the Compliance Risk Management and Financial Integrity Institute, and Co-Director of the Center for Business Law. An elected member of the American Law Institute and Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, he is a leading scholar in business law, securities regulation, taxation, and the law of emerging technologies. Education Juris Doctor, University of Pennsylvania Law School Bachelor of Arts, The Ohio State University Research Interests Professor Chaffee’s scholarship is organized around three core pillars: The evolving governance of business organizations, with emphasis on choice-of-entity implications for purpose, fiduciary duties, and stakeholder accountability. The regulation of securities markets and investment vehicles, including the intersection of federal securities law with FinTech, cryptocurrencies, and virtual worlds. The integration of emerging technologies—artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics—into legal compliance and transactional practice. Across these domains he employs interdisciplinary perspectives drawn from behavioral economics, corporate theory, and comparative regulation to advance both doctrinal understanding and practical reform. Publication Landscape Spanning more than two decades, his work has appeared in flagship journals such as the Boston College Law Review, Ohio State Law Journal, UC Davis Law Review, and Washington & Lee Law Review, as well as specialty publications at Stanford, NYU, Penn, and Michigan. The fifteen most recent articles (2017-2025) reveal intensifying focus on the Roberts Court’s securities jurisprudence, the regulatory challenges posed by cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance, and the theoretical underpinnings of the business trust. Professional Honors & Leadership Elected Member, American Law Institute Fellow, American Bar Foundation Chair, AALS Sections on Business Associations; Nonprofit & Philanthropy Law; Internet & Computer Law (past); Securities Regulation (past) Co-Founder & Executive Committee Member, National Business Law Scholars Conference Repeated service as Chair or Member on ABA accreditation site-visit teams Advising, Grants & Outreach As Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Strategic Programs, Professor Chaffee oversees all non-J.D. offerings, including the Compliance & Risk Management Program that reports 100 % job placement. He has previously served as Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at two other institutions, curating workshop series, symposia, and extramural grant initiatives. He is regularly retained as an expert witness in high-stakes corporate litigation and provides board-level counsel to tax-exempt organizations. Laboratories & Teams He directs the Compliance Risk Management and Financial Integrity Institute , an interdisciplinary hub that partners with regulators, industry, and technologists to design compliance frameworks for financial institutions, FinTech start-ups, and multinational corporations.
Sebastian Gryglewicz is a Professor of Finance at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Research Fellow at Tinbergen Institute. His research focuses on corporate finance and financial intermediation, with recent work exploring activist investors, private equity, managerial incentives, and mergers & acquisitions. Research interests include: Theoretical modeling of corporate policies under uncertainty Dynamic contracting and intermediation frameworks Strategic interactions in financial markets Innovations in corporate financing mechanisms His publications demonstrate consistent focus on microstructural aspects of financial markets, with recent work emphasizing Bayesian approaches to pricing under volatility and dynamic contracting frameworks. The evolution shows increasing sophistication in modeling financial engineering aspects of corporate governance.
Dr. Chen Liu is an Associate Dean and Professor of Business at Trinity Western University's School of Business. She holds a PhD in Finance from Queen’s University (2014) and a BBA from the University of International Business and Economics (2006). Her research focuses on corporate finance, fintech, blockchain, and entrepreneurial finance, with recent work examining green finance, gender diversity in banking, and crypto-asset valuation. Liu teaches Managerial Finance in the MBA program and was named Professor of the Year twice (2016, 2017). She co-founded TWU's Student Managed Investment Fund and has published extensively in journals like Financial Management and IEEE Internet of Things Journal . Education : PhD in Finance (Queen’s University, 2014); BBA (UIBE, 2006) Expertise : Corporate Valuation, M&A, Fintech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, IPO Analysis Her research explores topics such as blockchain applications in energy systems, the impact of trade wars on innovation, and the role of gender diversity in risk management. Recent studies include analyzing green finance reforms in China and evaluating the success factors of initial coin offerings (ICOs). Liu has received awards from TWU and Queen’s University for research and teaching excellence. Liu’s work bridges academia and practice, with applied projects in corporate valuation for startups and equity research. She actively contributes to professional associations like the Financial Management Association and Christian Finance Faculty Association.
Dimitrios Kafteranis is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity (CFCI), Coventry University, specializing in financial crimes, whistleblowing, EU law, and emerging technologies. He holds a PhD in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law from the University of Luxembourg, an LLM in European Economic and Financial Criminal Law, and an MA in International Relations, with earlier degrees in Law and English Language and Literature. Education: PhD, European Economic and Financial Criminal Law, University of Luxembourg LLM, European Economic and Financial Criminal Law, University of Luxembourg MA, International Relations, University of Macedonia BA, Law, University of Luxembourg BA, English Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki His research focuses on whistleblower protections in the EU financial sector, regulatory gaps in digital asset compliance (e.g., NFTs), and the application of artificial intelligence in law enforcement. He has published extensively on topics such as cross-border enforcement challenges, ECHR jurisprudence on whistleblowing, and the impact of EU directives on corporate accountability. Key trends in his recent publications include the intersection of technology and financial crime, the evolving EU legal framework for whistleblowers, and comparative analyses of whistleblower protections in the EU and US. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice and strong institutions. He has provided expert commentary on EU whistleblower directive transposition and the Pilatus Bank scandal, emphasizing reforms in banking supervision and anti-money laundering practices. Collaborations span EU institutions and international research teams, with a focus on combating illicit financial flows through regulatory innovation.
Dr. Katya Malinova is an Associate Professor and Mackenzie Investments Chair in Evidence-Based Investment Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Her research bridges blockchain technology, fintech, and market microstructure, with a focus on evolving financial systems and regulatory frameworks. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Finance and Business Economics University: McMaster University School: DeGroote School of Business Research Interests: Malinova specializes in blockchain-based market design, fintech innovations, and securities trading dynamics. Her work examines how automated market makers, tokenized assets, and high-frequency trading reshape liquidity provision and market efficiency. She also investigates regulatory impacts on dark trading and fee structures. Scientific Contributions: Recent publications analyze decentralized finance mechanisms, regulatory interventions in dark pools, and the economics of tokenized securities. Her research trends emphasize technological disruption in financial markets and evidence-based policy formulation. Scientific Awards: Mackenzie Investments Chair in Evidence-Based Investment Management (2018) SSHRC Grant Success (2020) Canadian Securities Administrators Pilot Study Participant (2019) Advising & Grants: She leads the Mackenzie Investments Chair program, which focuses on empirical research for investment management. Her work with CSA evaluates trading fee impacts, and she has contributed to regulatory discourse in Canadian and international markets.
Tong Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Business Economics at the University of Edinburgh Business School , affiliated with the Management Science and Business Economics department and the Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations . He holds a PhD in Economics from the Toulouse School of Economics and has been at Edinburgh since 2013, advancing to Senior Lecturer in 2022. Education: PhD in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics (2011) MSc in Economics, Toulouse School of Economics MA in Management, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University BSc in Material Physics and Management Science, University of Science and Technology of China His research focuses on digital economics , Fintech , and applied economics theory , particularly in digital platforms, blockchain, and machine learning applications. He actively contributes to empirical studies on credit markets, crowdfunding, and energy consumption pricing. Recent publications explore peer recognition mechanisms , nonlinear pricing models , and information asymmetry in digital finance . His work spans economics, computer science, and social sciences, with heavy use of Bayesian methods, instrumental variables, and time-series analysis. Scientific Awards: Blockchain Stable Economic Model Design Competition Championship (2018) Multiple Teaching Awards at the University of Edinburgh (2014–2019) Zhihu Honourable Membership in Economics (2016) Tong Wang serves as a Principal Investigator for grants totaling over £50,000, including projects on blockchain-digital twins and open-source economics. He advises PhD students in digital economics and crypto-finance, while collaborating with labs like the Generative AI Lab and Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations .
Christian M. Piska is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law within the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna. His office is located at Schottenbastei 10-16 (Juridicum), Staircase II, 6th floor, room 648. He serves as a prominent academic specializing in the legal implications of disruptive technologies and modern regulatory challenges. Professor Piska focuses on the intersection of law and rapidly evolving technologies, with particular expertise in constitutional and administrative law as applied to digital innovation. His research spans blockchain regulation, crypto law, eSports law, environmental law, and the legal frameworks surrounding artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies. He advocates for forward-looking legal approaches that address contemporary challenges rather than relying on outdated frameworks. His recent publications and events demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of law in the digital age, including the comprehensive 'Blockchain Rules: The Fintech Handbook' and the 'Legal Dictionary' (2nd edition, 2025). Professor Piska frequently organizes and moderates symposia on cutting-edge legal topics, with several events scheduled through 2025 including 'Sanctions in Crypto Law' and discussions on regulatory simplification. Professor Piska is also actively involved with the Research Center for eSports Law as an Associate, contributing to the development of legal frameworks in this emerging field. His work consistently addresses how traditional legal structures can adapt to the accelerated pace of technological and social change. Office: Schottenbastei 10-16 (Juridicum), Staircase II, 6th floor, room 648 Phone: +43 1 4277 35484 Consultations: Generally held by telephone Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-12:00
Maurice K.S. Tse serves as Finance Associate Professor of Teaching at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business, Department of Finance. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Professor Tse has established himself as a leading expert in financial markets, risk management, and emerging financial technologies. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Finance from Michigan State University, where he demonstrated exceptional teaching abilities even as a candidate by winning the All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award in 1988. Professor Tse's educational background includes obtaining the professional qualification of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) in 1991. His academic path took him from the School of Business at Indiana University, which he joined in 1989, to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) where he taught professional courses for the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 1996, before settling at his current position at HKU. He has served on examination committees for the Society of Actuaries and as an external assessor for the University Grants Committee since 1995. Professor Tse's research interests span a wide spectrum of financial topics, with particular focus on government regulation effects on market volatility and wealth transfer, asset pricing, corporate finance, and risk management. His current research explores hybrid mortgage valuation, corporate acquisition signaling, Hong Kong market structure dynamics, and international currency-stock market responses to trade announcements. In recent years, his scholarly work has evolved to address contemporary financial technology challenges, including blockchain applications, cryptocurrency regulation, and AI's impact on financial markets and fraud prevention. His extensive publication record demonstrates a clear progression from traditional finance topics to cutting-edge financial technology research. Professor Tse has consistently produced high-impact work analyzing market structures, regulatory impacts, and emerging financial instruments. His recent articles reveal a strategic pivot toward digital finance, with significant contributions on stablecoins, blockchain security tokens, AI applications in finance, and cryptocurrency fraud prevention mechanisms, reflecting his ability to stay at the forefront of financial innovation. All-University-Excellence in Teaching Award (1988) Justice of the Peace (JP) appointment recognizing community service Professor Tse has maintained active engagement with professional financial institutions throughout his career. He has provided consulting services to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, prepared housing affordability reports for the Indiana Housing Finance Authority, and served on regulatory committees. His expertise is frequently sought for assessing market structures, regulatory impacts, and financial innovation. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his sustained research output across multiple decades suggests consistent funding support for his scholarly activities. Though specific laboratory affiliations aren't mentioned in the provided materials, Professor Tse appears deeply integrated into Hong Kong's financial research ecosystem, regularly contributing to policy discussions through publications in the Hong Kong Economic Journal and other venues. His work bridges academic research with practical financial market applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving areas of digital finance and regulatory technology.
