جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alexander Tourneauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Technological Risk Management
• Insurance Management
• Technology-Oriented Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Tourneau serves as an Honorary Professor at Braunschweig University of Technology's Carl Friedrich Gauss Faculty, specifically within the Institute of Finance. Appointed on January 20, 2025, he teaches 'Management and Insurance of Technological Risks' as part of the Technology-Oriented Management program since 2021, complementing curriculum areas including cyber risks, renewable energies, autonomous driving, and supply chain complexities. His research focuses on technological risk management and insurance applications in industrial enterprises , bridging academic theory with practical business insights from his extensive industry career. Professor Marc Gürtler (Head of Institute of Finance) highlights his 'combination of outstanding academic research and in-depth knowledge of business practice' as instrumental for students. Key Research Areas : Cybersecurity risk assessment, Insurance modeling for emerging technologies, Investment planning in industrial corporations, Risk management for renewable energy systems His teaching integrates real-world case studies from autonomous vehicles to complex supply chains, emphasizing practical application components. The honorary professorship recognizes his 'outstanding expertise in technological risk management' and long-standing contribution to the faculty. Scientific Recognition : Honorary Professorship at TU Braunschweig (2025) Tourneau actively participates in academic governance as an elected member of the Braunschweig University Association's executive board. His industry collaborations provide students with direct exposure to current technological risk challenges faced by major insurance and financial institutions. His teaching methodology combines theoretical frameworks with practical implementation strategies drawn from his board-level experience at Öffentliche Versicherung Braunschweig. Through the Technology-Oriented Management program, he contributes to developing next-generation risk management approaches for emerging technologies while maintaining strong connections between the university and industry practitioners.

• Fintech
• Quantitative Finance
• Machine Learning in Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erdinc Akyildirim is an Assistant Professor in Banking and Financial Technology (FinTech) at the Nottingham University Business School , University of Nottingham. He holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from the University of Zurich and Swiss Finance Institute, and a Bachelor's degree from Bogazici University. Education: BSc (Bogazici University) PhD (University of Zurich and Swiss Finance Institute) Prior Roles: Teaching Assistant at ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich Derivatives Trader (Investment Bank) Project Manager (Istanbul Stock Exchange) His research focuses on FinTech , Machine Learning in Finance , Cryptocurrency Markets , and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Risks . His recent publications examine topics such as reputational risks in banking, crypto-market dynamics, and ESG impacts on corporate performance. Research Trends include: integration of machine learning for portfolio optimization, cross-market connectivity in cryptocurrency ecosystems, and ESG-related reputational risk analysis across sectors like aviation, agriculture, and banking. For PhD supervision opportunities, he invites direct contact via email.

Belma Bulut Sahinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Shipping Technology Law
• Autonomous Ships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Belma Bulut Sahin serves as a Lecturer at the Essex Law School, University of Essex, based at the Colchester Campus. Her academic profile encompasses specialized teaching in international commercial law and maritime law, with active engagement in doctoral supervision and externally funded research projects addressing critical challenges in global shipping regulation. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in evolving maritime legal frameworks, particularly focusing on: Regulatory responses to autonomous shipping technology Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in maritime operations Environmental compliance mechanisms under IMO conventions Legal adaptations for digital documentation systems EU maritime law harmonization challenges Marine insurance innovations for emerging risks Analysis of her publication history reveals a strategic research trajectory tracking technological disruption in shipping, with increasing emphasis on cyber-physical systems regulation since 2018. Her work consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical industry implementation challenges, particularly regarding the Rotterdam Rules' application in digital trade contexts. Dr. Sahin currently supervises PhD candidate Ridvan Bagriacik in Law and has secured significant external funding: 2025: £120,000 project with Ricardo-AEA Ltd supporting Turkey's maritime decarbonization regulatory framework development 2024: £85,000 consultancy with Neti Danismanlik analyzing Turkish transport legislation harmonization with EU acquis

• Risk Analysis
• Actuarial Science
• Insurance Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Montserrat Guillén Estany is a Professor of Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Economics and Business since 2001. She serves as Vice-Secretary of the Governing Board at the Royal Academy of Economic and Financial Sciences (RACEF) and directs the consolidated Risk in Finance and Insurance research center (UBriskcenter), which comprises 25 permanent researchers and 25 international affiliates. She also holds an Honorary Visiting Professorship at City, University of London. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Mathematical Statistics), University of Barcelona (1987) PhD in Economics and Business Administration, University of Barcelona (1992) Master's in Data Analysis, University of Essex, UK Visiting researcher: University of Texas at Austin, University of Paris II, University of California-Berkeley, University of Cambridge Her research focuses on risk analysis and actuarial science , particularly developing statistical methods for insurance applications. She pioneered work in operational risk modeling and quantitative approaches to insurance economics, establishing herself as the top-cited woman in Actuarial Sciences and second in Insurance. Her work bridges theoretical statistics with practical insurance industry applications, emphasizing computational methods and real-world data analysis. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent leadership in actuarial methodology innovation , with increasing integration of machine learning techniques since 2020. Her research spans cyber risk, climate risk, longevity modeling, and regulatory compliance, maintaining strong connections to industry needs while advancing theoretical frameworks. Recent work shows particular emphasis on non-traditional data sources and computational approaches to complex risk scenarios. ICREA Academia distinction (2012, 2019) - only social sciences researcher to receive twice Casualty Actuarial Society honor (USA) Julio Castelo International Insurance Prize Honorary member, College of Actuaries of Catalonia Professor Guillén has supervised 17 doctoral theses at the University of Barcelona and co-supervised two internationally. She serves on numerous doctoral committees globally and participates in professor selection committees across Europe and North America. Her research has secured funding from Mapfre Foundation, BBVA Foundation, European Commission H2020, and other major institutions. She leads the UB-Zurich Chair of Insurance and UB-Mutualidad de la Abogacía Chair, focusing on actuarial innovation and aging economics research. As director of UBriskcenter, she leads a multidisciplinary team of 50 researchers conducting cutting-edge work in financial and insurance risk. The center maintains strong industry partnerships and international academic collaborations, particularly through the European Group of Risk and Insurance Economists which she previously presided over.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Fairness in AI
• Insurance Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marvin van Bekkum is a Lecturer at the Department of Digital Security at Radboud University and a PhD candidate at the Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (iCIS) and the Interdisciplinary Hub for Digitalization and Society (iHub). His research focuses on non-discrimination and fairness of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector, supervised by Prof. Dr. F.J. (Frederik) Zuiderveen Borgesius and Prof. Dr. T.M. (Tom) Heskes. Marvin studied Civil Law and Cyber Security at Radboud University, earning LLB, BSc, LLM, and MSc degrees. His interdisciplinary research bridges legal and technological domains, with a particular emphasis on ethical AI applications in insurance technology. He also serves as an unpaid Program Committee Member for the ACM FAccT Conference 2022.

Jing Aiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Jing Ai is a Professor of Finance, Risk Management and Insurance at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she holds the First Insurance Company Distinguished Professorship. She serves as Director of the Ph.D. Program and Faculty Advisor for the Insurance & Risk Management Track. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Risk Management and MS in Information, Risk, and Operations Management from the University of Texas at Austin (2008), and a BS in Finance from Tsinghua University (2003). Research Focus: Professor Ai's interdisciplinary research spans insurance markets, behavioral economics, regulatory frameworks, and quantitative risk modeling. Key areas include: Behavioral dynamics in insurance decision-making Enterprise risk management optimization techniques Advanced fraud detection methodologies Longevity risk and retirement solutions Cyber risk contagion modeling Efficiency in insurance operations Her work integrates actuarial science, finance, and behavioral economics to address contemporary challenges in risk transfer mechanisms. Publication Analysis: Her 15 most recent publications (2009-2022) demonstrate consistent focus on insurance market efficiency, behavioral anomalies in risk-taking, and innovative risk quantification methods. Dominant themes include fraud detection systems (healthcare, financial), behavioral contract design, enterprise risk interdependencies, and specialized risk transfer solutions (cyber, weather, longevity). Methodologies range from theoretical modeling to empirical data analysis using advanced statistical techniques. Awards & Honors: Most Outstanding Journal Article Award - Society of Actuaries (2016) Spencer L. Kimball Writing Award - NAIC (2015) Shidler Faculty Fellow (2012-2014) Shirley M. Lee Research Award (2011) Hagen Family Foundation Award (2009) Academic Leadership: As Ph.D. Program Director, she oversees graduate research development in finance and risk management. Advises students in the Insurance & Risk Management specialization, developing curriculum that bridges theoretical frameworks and industry applications. Teaches core courses including Principles of Insurance, Enterprise Risk Management, and Insurance/Risk Management graduate seminars.

Erdem Kırkbeşoğluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Risk Management
• Insurance
• Digital Transformation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Erdem Kırkbeşoğlu is a Professor at Başkent University with expertise spanning Risk Management, Insurance, and Digital Transformation. His academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Risk Management at Glasgow Caledonian University (2015), a PhD in Management and Organization (2012), and a Master’s in Demography (2006). Key research themes include Organizational Networks, Social Capital, and Strategic Management during crises. Publications address Turkish and UK insurance sectors, institutional change, and AI's role in education. He has contributed to 36 insurance-related publications and holds an H-index of 3. His work explores digital transformation's impact on insurance, cross-cultural comparisons, and bibliometric analyses of management studies. Projects focus on insurance intermediary carrying capacity, pandemic-era HR practices, and cyber insurance challenges. Collaborations include researchers like Şule Tuzlukaya and Eren Deniz Kahraman.

Maja Mihelja Žajaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Finance
• Tax Policy
• Risk Management of Insurance Companies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maja Mihelja Žaja is Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb , a position she has held since 2021. Since joining the faculty in 2006, she has also served as head of the specialist postgraduate programme Insurance and Reinsurance and teaches extensively across undergraduate, graduate and specialist levels. Additionally, she is an external lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing and the Faculty of Law in Zagreb. Education PhD in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb – 2013 Specialist Postgraduate Programme in Insurance and Reinsurance, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb – 2010 Research Focus Dr. Žaja’s research portfolio lies at the intersection of public finance , insurance economics and risk management . Core themes include the design and impact of tax policy , the fiscal sustainability of public systems (especially healthcare), the efficiency of insurance markets under Solvency II, and the growing role of green bonds and digital payment innovations in financial stability. Scientific Recognition Dr. Pero Jurković Award 2018 – for outstanding contribution to finance research. Croatian Insurance Bureau Award – for best scientific paper in the field of insurance. Teaching & Mentoring She is course leader for Insurance and Risks , Public Finance , Payment Systems , Croatian Tax System and Public Debt Management . Her mentees have received both the Dean’s Award and the Croatian Insurance Office Award for outstanding final theses. Leadership & Service Beyond research, Dr. Žaja currently heads the postgraduate specialist study Insurance and Reinsurance and has served as session chair or presenter at numerous domestic and international conferences, reinforcing the Faculty’s reputation in applied finance and insurance studies.

Ylegnareb Caridadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Bar Preparation
• Legal Education
• Property Insurance Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ylegnareb Caridad serves as an Adjunct Professor of Legal Skills and core member of the Academic Success team at St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida. Her teaching focuses on foundational legal competencies including case briefing, legal analysis, essay writing, and exam strategy, with dedicated mentorship for first-generation and foreign-trained law students navigating U.S. legal education and bar examinations. Her educational credentials include an LL.B. from the University of Zulia and a J.D. from St. Thomas University College of Law, where she served as a Research Assistant in cyber law and earned multiple Dean's List recognitions for academic excellence during her studies. Professor Caridad's professional expertise centers on Bar Preparation and Legal Education , enhanced by specialized practice in Property Insurance Law (residential/commercial litigation in South Florida), International Law (Venezuela/Latin America), and Consumer and Housing Law . Her Venezuelan legal licensure informs cross-border experience in oil and gas, environmental compliance, and labor law across the region. She actively volunteers with legal aid organizations addressing wrongful evictions, breach of warranty claims, defective products, and unfair consumer charges. Professor Caridad also maintains an active Florida real estate agent license, bridging practical property knowledge with her legal practice.

Maria Cristina Arcuriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• asset management
• corporate governance
• cyber risk
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Cristina Arcuri serves as Assistant Professor in Banking and Finance at the University of Parma's Department of Economics and Management and holds a Fellow position in Banking and Insurance at SDA Bocconi School of Management. She has executed extensive research, training, and consulting initiatives with major financial entities including Generali, Intesa SanPaolo, UniCredit, and Capgemini across insurance, asset management, and risk domains. Her academic credentials include: Degree in Finance and Risk Management from University of Parma Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from University of Rome Tor Vergata Her research spans asset management, corporate governance, cyber risk, financial markets, retirement systems, and risk management with particular emphasis on sustainable finance applications. Recent investigations examine green SME financing during crises, gender disparities in credit access, and behavioral market impacts from misinformation. Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals dominant trends in sustainable finance innovation, quantitative risk modeling for institutional portfolios, and behavioral finance phenomena. Her work consistently addresses real-world financial challenges through empirical studies on SME resilience, regulatory impacts, and market efficiency under external shocks. Professional recognition includes: ICFA 2019 Best Presentation Award at the 21st International Conference on Finance and Accounting While specific grant details remain unspecified, her industry collaborations demonstrate significant applied research impact through consulting projects with leading insurers and banking groups, translating academic insights into practical financial solutions for partners like Alleanza Assicurazioni and Leonardo Assicurazioni.

• Insurance Economics
• Household Finance

Dr. Fan Liu is a Professor at Shippensburg University's John L. Grove College of Business, specializing in the Finance and Supply Chain Management Department. Her academic focus spans insurance economics and household finance, with a teaching portfolio that includes financial management, insurance, and personal finance. Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University M.S. in Financial and Actuarial Engineering (cum laude), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium M.S. in Statistics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Dr. Liu’s research interrogates the intersection of insurance economics and household finance , exploring how risk perceptions influence consumer behavior and policy design. Her scholarly work frequently addresses behavioral incentives in insurance contracts and market dynamics. Key trends in her publications include behavioral economics applications to insurance markets, empirical analyses of risk preferences, and structural shifts in institutional investment strategies. Notable subtopics span accident forgiveness policies , private debt holdings , and herd behavior in risk management contexts. Her office is located in Grove Hall 231, with contact details available via Shippensburg University's official channels.

Nadine Gatzertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Cyber Risk Management
• Sustainability in Insurance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nadine Gatzert is a leading academic in the field of Insurance Economics and Risk Management, currently holding the Chair of Insurance Economics and Risk Management at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). Her research spans enterprise risk management, cyber risk, sustainability, and financial risk modeling under Solvency II and policyholder behavior. Her work integrates empirical and theoretical approaches, focusing on the intersection of risk management, insurance strategies, and broader financial implications. Key trends in her recent articles highlight sustainability in insurance, climate risk dependencies, and behavioral economics in annuity uptake decisions. Member of the board of Forum V (Northern Bavarian Institute for Insurance Science and Economics) Board member of the German Association of Insurance Science Advisor to the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Former Vice President for Research at FAU and Research Dean of its Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Dipti Kapoor Sarmahمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cryptography
• Steganography
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dipti Kapoor Sarmah is a Lecturer specializing in cybersecurity, steganography, and cryptography. Her work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of secure data transmission, digital forensics, and cyber threat mitigation. Current role: Lecturer in Semantics, Cybersecurity & Services Key research areas: Cryptography, Steganography, Phishing analysis, IoT security Her research explores hybrid cryptographic-steganographic systems, gamified cybersecurity education, and innovative approaches to combat MageCart e-skimming attacks using reverse proxy architectures. She has systematically analyzed zero-knowledge protocols (zk-SNARK, zk-STARK, Bulletproofs) for privacy-preserving authentication. Recent publications address pandemic-era phishing trends, consumer IoT security standards, and data mining applications in insurance fraud detection. Her work frequently intersects with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for secure image processing. Notable recognition includes the EMMSAD 2025 Best Paper Award for collaborative research on phishing attack ontologies. Her activity spans diverse formats including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference contributions, and systematic literature reviews. With a Scopus h-index of 5 and over 128 citations, her research output spans 2008-2025, showing consistent contributions to cybersecurity, particularly in steganography optimization algorithms and digital forensics.

Jinxia Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Actuarial Science
• Risk Theory
• Stochastic Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jinxia Zhu serves as Associate Professor in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales, part of UNSW Business School. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics along with a PhD in Actuarial Science. Her research program focuses on quantitative approaches to risk management: Stochastic Control and Optimization in insurance contexts Present-Biased Behavior modeling in financial decision-making Model Uncertainty in risk assessment frameworks Credit Default and Cyber Risk Modeling Health Insurance Optimization using advanced techniques Machine Learning applications in actuarial science Dr. Zhu actively supervises graduate research in behavioral aspects of optimal control, synthetic health data generation, and credit risk modeling. Her publication record includes 26 journal articles as documented in academic databases, with an ORCID identifier 0000-0003-2987-533X providing persistent access to her scholarly contributions. Her current research trajectory emphasizes integrating behavioral economics with traditional actuarial models while expanding into machine learning applications for emerging risk domains.

• Knowledge Management
• Reciprocal Learning in Human-Robot Interaction
• Maintenance Insurance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steffen Nixdorf is a Consultant Lecturer at the Vienna University of Technology , affiliated with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Operations Science and the Department of Production and Maintenance Management . His work bridges academic research and industrial applications. Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering specialization) Dipl.-Ing. and B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Research Interests : Knowledge Management in Production Systems Reciprocal Learning in Human-Robot Interaction Predictive Data Analytics for Maintenance Digital Twins in Cyber-Physical Systems Work-Based Learning Frameworks Recent Research Trends : Focus on adaptive learning systems for robotics training, reciprocal learning mechanisms in Industry 5.0 environments, and predictive analytics for maintenance optimization. Publications emphasize collaboration between humans and machines in smart manufacturing contexts. Scientific Recognition : Best Paper Award (2020) at IFAC Conference on Advanced Maintenance Engineering Teaching Activities : Leads courses on Production Information Management Systems at TU Wien since Wintersemester 2022.