جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Markus Christenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• empirical ethics
• neuroethics
• ICT ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Markus Christen is a researcher and Managing Director of the Digital Society Initiative at the University of Zurich, where he leads the Digital Ethics Lab within the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine. His work bridges empirical ethics, neuroethics, and ICT ethics with a focus on data analysis methodologies. Affiliation: University of Zurich (Faculty of Medicine) Role: Managing Director of the Digital Society Initiative Lab: Digital Ethics Lab Christen’s research explores ethical challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and digital health. He investigates value conflicts in technology design, moral sensitivity training through serious games, and human-AI accountability frameworks . His recent publications address digital twins in medicine , AI accessibility for disabled students , and cross-cultural responsibility gaps in AI systems. Key trends in his work include: Empirical ethics applied to AI and cybersecurity Neuroethical dimensions of technology Responsible AI integration in education and healthcare Data privacy and fairness in insurance Cross-cultural ethical assessments Christen’s lab develops frameworks for value-sensitive design and human-AI collaboration , with projects like "Responsible AI in practice" and "DSI AI-WEEK."

Marcus Dillenderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcus Dillender is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Vanderbilt University, a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and a Research Fellow at the IZA Institute of Labor Economics. His research focuses on the intersection of health, labor, and public economics, with particular attention to occupational health, workers' compensation insurance, and healthcare labor markets. PhD in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin (2013) Prior affiliations: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health Dr. Dillender's recent work investigates gender disparities in medical evaluations and policy impacts on healthcare markets . He has also studied the effects of air pollution on workplace safety , computerization on employment , and public health funding efficacy . His research appears in journals such as the Journal of Health Economics and Journal of Public Economics. Office hours: Tuesdays, 3-5pm at Vanderbilt University.

Antoine Bommierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics
• Risk Management
• Demography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Antoine Bommier is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, serving as Deputy Head of the department. He holds a Chair in Integrative Risk Management and Economics and is a member of the ETH Risk Center's Steering Committee. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from École Polytechnique (1993) and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches in Economics from the University of Toulouse (2005). Prior roles include positions at CNRS (France), University Paris-Nanterre, and Berkeley. His research focuses on risk management, intergenerational equity, uncertainty modeling, and public policy. Key areas include climate change mitigation, annuity markets, and the valuation of catastrophic risks. Bommier has been recognized with the Robert C. Witt Award (2013) and a best-paper award from the Journal of Risk and Insurance (2012). Recent work explores ambiguity aversion's impact on savings and insurance, dynamic preferences in risky environments, and equity considerations in exhaustible resource management. He also investigates mortality-linked retirement policies and the societal value of risk reduction. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Decisions in Economics and Finance Professional Activities: Visiting appointments at Paris School of Economics and University Paris-Nanterre Key Themes: Climate policy, actuarial fairness, recursive utility, and sustainable development

Philippe Ducorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biotechnology Law
• Pharmaceutical Law
• Intellectual Property
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philippe Ducor is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where he has been teaching since 2004. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Commercial Law and previously directed the interdisciplinary master's program in life law. His academic work spans multiple faculties, including contributions to the MBL program at the Faculty of Law, the doctoral school in pharmaceutical sciences at the Faculty of Sciences, and bioethics courses at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics of the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ducor holds dual doctorates in law and medicine, having studied at the Universities of Geneva and Stanford. Before transitioning to law, he practiced as an FMH specialist in internal medicine. His professional credentials include being a lawyer at the Geneva Bar and maintaining active medical qualifications alongside his legal career. Ducor's research focuses on the intersection of law and life sciences, with particular expertise in biotechnology law, pharmaceutical law, intellectual property, technology transfer, medical law, and health law. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing emerging ethical and legal challenges at the boundary between medical practice and legal frameworks, especially in areas involving patient rights, medical confidentiality, and biotechnological innovation. Recent publications show increasing attention to international and cross-border aspects of medical law. He actively participates in scholarly discourse through his membership on the scientific council of the Brocher Foundation, the editorial board of the Collection Médecine Société, and the council of the Fondation pour Recherches Médicales. Each year, he organizes specialized conferences dedicated to contemporary issues in the law of the living with colleagues from his master's program. As an academic advisor, Ducor has supervised doctoral theses including GUDNADOTTIR Urdur Ua's 2024 work on cross-border assisted reproduction and CAMPANELLI Alessandro's 2017 research on Swiss federalism in medical and pharmaceutical legislation. His teaching extends to multiple continuing education programs across faculties, including e-law, biosafety certification, and Good Clinical Trial Practices training.

Jonathan S. Skinnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Economics of Aging
• Health Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan S. Skinner is a Professor at Dartmouth College, Department of Economics, and a professor at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice within the Geisel School of Medicine. He serves as the Aging Program Director at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and has contributed extensively to understanding healthcare productivity, technology adoption, and policy implications for aging populations. Key research areas: Health Economics, Economics of Aging, Public Policy Current projects focus on Medicare/Medicaid spending, geographic healthcare disparities, and pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. Publications (2023–2010) reveal trends in healthcare fraud networks , racial segregation in hospital admissions , and end-of-life expenditures . His work often integrates Medicare claims data and network analysis to assess systemic inefficiencies. Recent scientific collaborations include partnerships with institutions such as the NBER and JAMA Network Open. He has analyzed regional mortality disparities and technology diffusion in clinical settings, with implications for public health strategy.

Colleen Marie Careyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Economics
• Public Policy
• Disability Insurance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colleen Marie Carey serves as Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Cornell University, Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and Co-Editor of the American Journal of Health Economics. Her research focuses on health care and health insurance market economics, with prior roles including Robert Wood Johnson Scholar at the University of Michigan, Staff Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers, and 2024-25 CMS Fellow. Dr. Carey's research centers on disability insurance dynamics, Medicare/Medicaid policy analysis, and health disparities. She investigates how economic conditions affect Social Security Disability Insurance enrollment across racial groups, examines provider payment reforms' impact on low-income populations, and analyzes pharmaceutical marketing influences on physician behavior. Her work consistently leverages administrative data to assess policy impacts on vulnerable communities, with particular attention to opioid epidemic interventions and racial/ethnic health inequities. Her publication trends reveal sustained focus on health insurance market design and vulnerable populations, with recent work expanding into pandemic response equity and pharmaceutical regulation. Articles increasingly integrate racial disparity analysis with economic modeling, demonstrating methodological evolution from single-program evaluations to cross-cutting policy assessments. Finalist for National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation’s 31st Annual Health Care Research Award Finalist for National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation’s 27th Annual Health Care Research Award Finalist for National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation’s 24th Annual Health Care Research Award Dr. Carey directs significant research grants through the Retirement and Disability Research Center, including project NB20-01 on health variations among disability insurance recipients. Her work receives consistent federal funding with direct policy relevance, evidenced by CMS fellowship appointment and frequent citations in government reports. While student advising isn't documented in source materials, her NBER affiliation and journal editorship indicate active mentorship within the health economics community. She contributes to the Retirement and Disability Research Center's collaborative framework, working with multi-institutional teams to analyze longitudinal administrative data from Medicare and Social Security systems.

Katharine G. Abrahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Economic Statistics
• Gig Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharine G. Abraham is a Distinguished University Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, with affiliations in the Department of Survey Methodology. She serves as Director of the Maryland Center for Economics and Policy and is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Her career includes leadership roles as Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (1993-2001) and member of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (2011-2013). Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University (1982) B.S. in Economics (with minor in Statistics), Iowa State University (1976) Research Focus : Labor economics, economic measurement, and policy analysis. Key areas include gig economy dynamics, retirement decisions, health insurance impacts, labor force participation trends, and improving economic data systems. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical survey methodology improvements. Recent projects examine mobile device data for onsite work analysis, self-employment patterns among older workers, and labor market effects of policy changes. She contributes to measuring human capital and addressing survey nonresponse biases. Scientific Recognition : Member, National Academy of Sciences Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Fellow, American Economic Association Fellow, American Statistical Association and IZA Institute Policy Impact : Chair of the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking (2016-2017), which shaped the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (2018). Currently serves on advisory committees for the Congressional Budget Office, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Tobias Benjamin Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Health Policy
• Hospital Quality Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Benjamin Müller serves as a Professor at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) within the School of Health Professions and the Institute of Health Economics and Health Policy. His academic profile demonstrates significant leadership in health economics research with direct policy implications for the Swiss healthcare system. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Lucerne (2013-2017), participation in the International Doctoral Program in Health Economics and Policy at the Swiss School of Public Health, and a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Bern (2011-2013). Müller's research program focuses on critical healthcare efficiency questions, particularly examining hospital quality variation, low-value care prevalence, and physician decision-making processes. His methodology combines rigorous econometric analysis with emerging machine learning techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex healthcare datasets. Current projects investigate whether Swiss hospitals provide consistent quality to patients, the extent of unnecessary care in outpatient settings, and how personalized information affects medical decisions. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated analytical approaches, with recent work (2022-2025) emphasizing machine learning applications for risk adjustment in hospital comparisons and behavioral economics frameworks for understanding health plan choices. The consistent funding from organizations like SNSF underscores the policy relevance of his research. As project leader for multiple significant initiatives including Hospital Comparison in the Swiss Inpatient Sector and Low-Value Care in Outpatient Care, Müller directs research teams investigating fundamental questions about healthcare value and efficiency. His work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being, with practical applications for healthcare policymakers seeking to optimize resource allocation.

James M. Poterbaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tax Policy
• Public Finance
• Retirement Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James M. Poterba is a Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and serves as President and CEO of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). He holds significant roles in academic, policy, and institutional leadership, including trustee positions at the College Retirement Equity Fund (CREF) and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. His research focuses on tax policy, retirement economics, public finance, and aging-related economic challenges. Key affiliations include MIT's Department of Economics, NBER, and advisory roles at the Congressional Budget Office. He has received compensation for lectures from institutions such as the American Economic Association, universities, and financial organizations. His work often addresses fiscal policy, infrastructure investment, and social security sustainability, leveraging large datasets like the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to analyze wealth dynamics and policy impacts. Poterba's recent research explores tax competition, mobility-related tax incidence, and retirement savings behavior. He has contributed to understanding annuity demand, estate taxation, and the effects of health shocks on retirement wealth. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with practical policy analysis, influencing both academic discourse and public sector decision-making.

• Nonprofit Management
• Public Administration
• Mediation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Madeleine Grauer is a Lecturer and Project Head at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute of Business and Regional Economics (IBR PNM). She holds a law degree from the University of Basel and has extensive professional experience in public administration, nonprofit management, and mediation. Her research focuses on qualitative methods, mediative participation in public and organizational contexts, digital transformation, and healthcare communication. Grauer has led numerous projects, including studies on nonprofit management, cost-benefit analyses of social services, and strategic planning for community facilities. Her academic contributions include co-authoring the textbook *Management von Nonprofit Organisationen* and publishing reports on topics like social policy evaluation and notarial fee comparisons. Grauer actively participates in professional committees, including the Canton of Lucerne's Maturitätskommission and the Mitwirkungsrat of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. She also engages in public speaking on conflict resolution, digitalization in social services, and public administration challenges.

• Social Law
• Social Welfare Law
• Social Insurance Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Mösch is a Professor of Social Law at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Social Work School, affiliated with the Institute for Social Work and Law. He holds a Licentiate in Laws from Basel University (1998) and an LL.M. in Criminology (2007). His career includes roles as a criminal judge (1999–2002), tenancy legal advisor, and board member for youth welfare organizations. He has extensive experience in legal consulting for social and health sectors. Research focuses on social welfare law, data protection in social work, adult/youth protection, and legal frameworks for social services. Notable projects include the Central Swiss Disability Policy Framework and studies on fear of crime in public transport. He has authored over 20 books/chapters and 50+ articles on topics like social security law, mandatory reporting, and institutional ethics. He advises the City of Bern's Social Welfare Commission and chairs editorial roles for Jusletter Weblaw and Pflegerecht journals. His work bridges legal academia with practical social service challenges, emphasizing ethical dilemmas and systemic reforms in welfare provision.

• Social Security Law
• Private Insurance Law
• Liability Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marc Hürzeler is a full Professor of Social Security Law and Private Insurance Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Lucerne since 2015. Previously, he held a 50% assistant professorship there (2011-2015). He also teaches at the University of Basel and consults at Schmid Hofer Rechtsanwälte. Hürzeler earned his licentiate and doctorate (summa cum laude) from the University of Basel (2003/2005), followed by a habilitation in 2014. His expertise spans social insurance systems, liability law, and insurance law, with significant professional experience at SUVA, Helvetia Insurance, and as Managing Director of Helvetia Consulta AG. He received notable awards for his doctoral work on disability issues in occupational pensions. Education: Business studies, Alte Kantonsschule Aarau Law studies, University of Basel Licentiate (2003), PhD (2005, summa cum laude), University of Basel Habilitation (2014), University of Lucerne Research Interests: Focuses on the intersection of social security law with private insurance frameworks, particularly disability pensions, liability systems, and insurance regulatory frameworks. His work emphasizes practical application through consultancy roles and academic leadership. Professional Roles: Legal consultant at Helvetia Insurance (2001–2009) Head of Group Life, Helvetia Insurance (2009–2011) Managing Director, Helvetia Consulta AG (2011) Consultant, Schmid Hofer Rechtsanwälte (2011–present) Awards: Dissertation Prize (Swiss Society for Liability and Insurance Law, 2006) Prof. Walther Hug Prize (2007)

David M. Cutlerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Public Economics
• Economics of Health
• Productivity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David M. Cutler is a Research Associate at Harvard University's Department of Economics, with affiliations to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and the RePEc network. His work spans Public Economics Economics of Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Economics of Aging Research interests include socioeconomic disparities in health outcomes, the impact of economic crises on mental health, technological innovation in healthcare, and policy implications of the opioid epidemic. His most recent publications examine work capacity in aging populations, community education effects on mortality, and AI's potential to reduce healthcare costs. Key contributions involve Developing satellite health accounting frameworks Analyzing medical malpractice effects on physician behavior

Josef Zweimüllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Inequality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Josef Zweimüller is a Professor of Economics at the University of Zurich's Department of Economics since 1997. He holds research fellowships at CEPR London, IZA Bonn, and CESifo Munich. His research focuses on labor economics, public economics, and inequality, particularly examining welfare state programs, unemployment dynamics, and migration impacts. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Linz and University of California Berkeley. Zweimüller's work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches, addressing policy-relevant questions such as the effects of parental leave policies, unemployment benefit systems, and disability insurance reforms. Education: PhD and Habilitation in Economics, University of Linz (1989, 1995) Postdoctoral Fellow at University of California Berkeley (1991-1993) Research Networks: Member of key academic committees within Verein für Socialpolitik Former Programme Director for CEPR's Labour Economics (2009-2015) Teaching: Advanced macroeconomics, labor economics, and empirical microeconomics at doctoral levels. Labs/Teams: Collaborates widely with institutions globally on labor market and inequality research initiatives.

• Statistics
• Probability
• Research Methods
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christine Butti is an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). She has been a lecturer and researcher at SUPSI since 2001, focusing on statistical methodologies and multidimensional deprivation analysis. Education: PhD in Methodological Statistics (University of Trento, 1995) Master's in Advanced Biostatistics for Clinical Research (University of Padua, 2020) Degree in Statistical and Economic Sciences (University of Padua, 1990) Her research centers on developing innovative clustering techniques (e.g., Self-Organizing Maps) to analyze multidimensional well-being and deprivation patterns using Swiss Household Panel data. Key projects include mapping deprivation dynamics in Switzerland, studying gambling behaviors in Ticino, and assessing labor market integration for AI-insured individuals. Recent publications highlight her expertise in applying machine learning to social sciences, with a focus on non-monetary indicators of vulnerability. She has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Swiss National Science Foundation and the University of Bergamo. Awards: Appointed Adjunct Professor at SUPSI (2009) Christine leads the Research Methodology Competence Center at SUPSI and has held leadership roles in DEASS (2014-2018). Her work bridges statistical theory with social policy applications, emphasizing biographication of risks and structured inequality.