Professor Tomo Suzuki (Waseda University, Faculty of Commerce) holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and has held academic positions at Oxford, London School of Economics, and Meiji University. His research spans Institutional Mechanism Design , Sustainability Management , and Mature Socio-Economy across Japan, India, and China. Former Oxford Professor with top academic awards (2008-2012) Advisor to Japanese Cabinet (2020-2023) and LDP Policy Committee Developed "One Additional Line" $2B/year system in India Lead author on 9 Scopus publications with 212 citations Research Focus : • Applied Institutional Design for mature economies • Distribution Statement (DS) for fair value allocation • Critique of shareholder-first capitalism Scientific Awards : Cosmo Awards for Research Excellence (1996, 2015) UK Research Assessment Exercise Top Score (2008) Oxford Executive MBA Outstanding Professor
Elena Pikulina is an Assistant Professor in the Finance Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business, affiliated with The University of British Columbia. She holds an M.Phil and PhD from Tilburg University. Her research focuses on institutional investors, corporate finance, and behavioral finance, with a particular emphasis on integrating experimental methodologies to study decision-making processes in corporate and financial contexts. She teaches courses such as Mergers and Acquisitions. Education: M.Phil, Tilburg University PhD, Tilburg University Research Interests: Institutional investors Corporate finance Experimental and behavioral finance Her publications explore topics such as income inequality’s impact on equity markets, power preferences in decision-making, the behavioral effects of confidence and overconfidence on corporate strategies, and incentive structures like bonus schemes. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates contributions to behavioral and corporate finance. Advising & Grants: No students or grants are listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams are mentioned.
John Gallemore is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he focuses on how corporate tax policy and enforcement shape financial reporting behaviors. His research, published in top journals like the Journal of Accounting & Economics and Contemporary Accounting Research , explores tax policy, regulatory impacts, and banking sector dynamics. He teaches courses such as Strategic Cost Analysis and Performance Evaluation in the MBA program and has been recognized for teaching excellence, including the Emory Williams Award and being named one of Poets & Quants’ 'Best 40 Under 40' professors. Gallemore holds a PhD, MBA, and BSBA from UNC Chapel Hill. His career includes roles at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business before joining UNC in 2021. Awards include the Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship and FASB Doctoral Consortium Fellowships. His research has been featured in media outlets like the Washington Post and Bloomberg. Key research interests include corporate taxation, regulatory spillovers, AI’s impact on white-collar work, and tax avoidance strategies. His recent articles analyze tax policy expectations, bank regulatory oversight effects, and anti-tax avoidance regulation’s role in market concentration.
Alastair Lawrence is a Professor of Accounting at the London Business School . His research focuses on investor behavior, financial reporting, and the market pricing of digital firms. He teaches courses such as Digital Investing and previously taught Financial Statement Analysis . Education: BA, MAcc from University of Waterloo; PhD from University of Toronto Professional Certification: CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, Canada) Prior Role: Associate Professor at University of California, Berkeley His research explores how investors utilize financial reporting information, with a particular emphasis on digital firms. Key themes include earnings announcements, audit quality, media influence on stock markets, and regulatory compliance. Recent studies examine investor attention via digital tools, media-driven stock grouping, and post-crisis market responses. His publications in top-tier journals like The Accounting Review , Management Science , and Journal of Accounting and Economics highlight trends in investor behavior, earnings management, and audit practices. Collaborative work with scholars across institutions underscores interdisciplinary relevance in finance and accounting.
Jiang Wang is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he has been a faculty member since 1990, progressing from Assistant Professor to his current named professorship. He holds appointments in the Finance department and maintains an active research program in financial economics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management (2005-present) MIT Sloan School of Management: Assistant Professor (1990-1994), Associate Professor (1994-1998), Professor (1998-1999), NTU Professor (1999-2005) Wang's research focuses on financial economics, asset pricing, market liquidity, trading volume, and financial market microstructure , with significant contributions to understanding information dynamics in markets. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, particularly in Chinese capital markets. Wang has developed influential theories on liquidity, trading volume, and market efficiency that have shaped modern financial economics. His recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity, with research spanning market uncertainty, circuit breakers, repo markets, and Chinese financial markets. Wang's work integrates theoretical modeling with empirical validation, maintaining relevance to both academic discourse and practical market concerns. China Economics Prizes (2018) Smith Breeden Prize (2007, 2006) New York Stock Exchange Award FAME Research Prize (2004) Trefftz Award, Western Finance Association (1990) Wang has advised numerous doctoral students and supervised significant research projects, though specific student names aren't listed in the available materials. His extensive grant history includes multiple NSF awards and industry-sponsored research. Wang has held leadership positions including President of the Western Finance Association (2017-2018) and Director of the China Center for Financial Research at Tsinghua University (2002-2014). His academic service includes editorial roles for major finance journals and advisory positions with institutions including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Nasdaq Stock Market, and China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Chuqing Dong serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences, where her research centers on corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG communications, government relations, and AI-driven public relations practices through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota, complemented by dual master's degrees in Public Policy (M.P.P.) and Professional Strategic Communication. Research priorities encompass: CSR/ESG communication effectiveness in digital environments Strategic nonprofit-corporate alliances and societal impacts Ethical frameworks for caring public relations Government communication in the AI era Her 30+ publications reveal evolving trends toward AI ethics in PR, cross-cultural CSR analysis, and crisis communication during pandemics, prominently featured in Public Relations Review and Journal of Business Ethics. Recognition includes top paper awards from major associations: International Communication Association (ICA) Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) National Communication Association (NCA) International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) She mentors students in CSR/ESG communication and ethical consumerism while directing research funded by the C.R. Anderson Foundation, SSHRC, and Arthur W. Page Center examining oil industry dialogic communication, employee CSR engagement, and DEI ethics training.
Carla Edgley is a Professor of Accounting and Finance at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She serves as Co-Director of the Cardiff Interdisciplinary Tax Research Group (CITRG) and is an Associate Editor of Critical Perspectives on Accounting Journal. Her professional affiliations include being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation Welsh Technical Sub-Committee, and former co-opted ICAEW Council member representing UK academia. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary social studies of accounting, with particular emphasis on diversity/gender studies, taxation, and the materiality concept. Drawing on critical theoretical frameworks including Foucauldian analysis, she examines power dynamics in accounting practices, professional identity formation, and the sociology of materiality as a reporting concept. Her work often bridges accounting with sociology, critical theory, and gender studies. Professor Edgley's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward critical perspectives on taxation and diversity in the accounting profession. Her work explores how diversity initiatives reshape professional identity and merit concepts within accounting firms, while her tax research investigates knowledge gaps and power dynamics in tax disclosures. The interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship is evident in her collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through nominations for teaching excellence awards, including the 2024 Enriching Student Life Award nomination and Cardiff Business School's Teaching Excellence Award in 2013. As an educator, Professor Edgley teaches undergraduate courses in Taxation and Auditing, serving as module co-ordinator for multiple levels. She actively supervises PhD students in areas related to critical tax studies, diversity, inclusion, and professional identity in accounting. Her professional experience includes significant industry roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers and other organizations before transitioning to academia. Her research projects include 'Diversity and career progression in the accounting profession,' 'Ethical leaders of tomorrow' (funded by CPA Ontario), and 'Exploring public feeling in tax reform' (a Civic Mission research project funded by Cardiff University).
Dr. Shufang Sun is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University’s School of Public Health, and Associate Director of the Mindfulness Center. Her work focuses on understanding how stress, trauma, and systemic inequities contribute to health disparities, particularly among marginalized populations like LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and communities affected by HIV. She develops mindfulness-based, technology-mediated interventions to promote mental health and reduce stigma, with a global focus including China, the Philippines, and Ukraine. Education: PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2018). Research interests include mindfulness interventions, mHealth (mobile health), global mental health, HIV prevention, minority stress, and stigma reduction. Her work emphasizes community-engaged research and rigorous evidence synthesis through meta-analyses and systematic reviews. Current projects include interventions for displaced Ukrainians, suicide prevention in rural China, and HIV prevention among transgender women in the Philippines. Her interventions address topics like queer resilience, pandemic mental health, and health equity for vulnerable groups. Awards include the APA’s Barbara Smith Early Career Award and Brown University’s Early Career Research Achievement Award. Grants: Principal investigator on NIH-funded projects totaling over $7.5M, including a $3M R24 grant for mindfulness evidence synthesis and a $621K NIMH grant for school-based suicide prevention in China. Labs/Teams: Director of the Mindfulness for Health Equity Lab, collaborating with global researchers on stigma reduction and digital health innovations.
Professor Emily S. Cross is a cognitive and social neuroscientist holding dual appointments at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience (UK) and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute (Australia). She directs the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA), specializing in how embodied experiences shape social perception. Cross earned a BA in psychology and dance from Pomona College, MSc from University of Otago as a Fulbright Fellow, and PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Dartmouth College, followed by postdoctoral training at University of Nottingham and Max Planck Institute. Her research explores experience-dependent plasticity through dance, robotics, and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, TMS), focusing on four key areas: neural signatures of embodied expertise, neuroaesthetics, visual learning across lifespan, and social engagement with robots. This interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience, performing arts, and robotics. Cross's research shows strong focus on human-robot interaction dynamics, cultural perceptions of robotics, and the neural correlates of aesthetic experiences. Recent work investigates how social experience shapes human-robot interaction, cross-cultural differences in robot acceptance, and computational approaches to movement analysis. Publications consistently demonstrate methodological innovation through VR, economic games, and large-scale motion capture libraries. Honors & Awards: Jacob Brownowski Award (British Science Association, 2017) Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology (2018) World's 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics (2020) Elected member: Young Academy of Europe Elected member: Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland Her ERC Starting Grant funds groundbreaking work on human-robot interaction. Cross leads the Social Brain in Action Lab with focus on mentoring next-generation scientists and research ethics training. The lab employs neuroimaging, training paradigms, and diverse methodologies to study action observation across dance, music, and robotics domains.
Adam B. Badawi is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of law, finance, and corporate governance. His scholarly work has established him as a leading expert in contract law, M&A transactions, securities litigation, and ESG compliance. Professor Badawi's research interests span multiple dimensions of corporate law and legal theory. His work on contractual complexity, particularly in debt agreements and M&A transactions, has provided significant insights into how legal drafting affects economic outcomes. He has extensively examined the business judgment rule, board authority, and the role of courts in corporate governance. More recently, his research has expanded into ESG-related topics, analyzing how environmental, social, and governance considerations intersect with traditional corporate law frameworks. His methodological approach often combines legal analysis with empirical techniques, including text analysis of legal documents and event studies of litigation outcomes. Professor Badawi's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of corporate law. His early work focused on foundational aspects of contract theory and interpretation, while his more recent publications reflect growing interest in ESG metrics, executive compensation structures tied to sustainability goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The trajectory of his research shows a progression from theoretical legal analysis toward increasingly empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law with finance and data science. Professor Badawi has collaborated with numerous scholars across different institutions, including Duke University, Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work and its relevance to multiple academic communities.
Yusupova Guzel Fatehovna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Economics within the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where she has been working since 1998 with 28 years of scientific and teaching experience. She also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Enterprise and Market Analysis, specifically in the Laboratory of Competition and Antimonopoly Policy. Her research interests focus on Industrial Organization, Competition Policy, Antitrust Economics, Digital Markets, Market Analysis, and Economics of Network Effects, with particular attention to Russian industrial markets. Her professional expertise stems from her Candidate of Economic Sciences degree (2007) in Economics and Management of the National Economy, with a dissertation on "Boundaries of Russian markets and competition," and her Associate Professor title awarded in 2013. Dr. Yusupova's publication record shows a consistent focus on competition policy and market analysis, with her most recent work examining AI applications in cartel detection, digital platform competition, and the nuances of antitrust enforcement in specialized markets. Her research demonstrates progression from foundational industrial organization topics to increasingly complex digital market challenges. Honorary certificate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (November 2022) Gratitude of HSE (March 2022) Gratitude of the Faculty of Economic Sciences HSE (January 2021) Winner of the Competition for the best Russian-language scientific works of HSE employees - 2021 Multiple academic bonuses for publications and contributions to HSE reputation (2010-2024) As an educator, Dr. Yusupova teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Analysis of Industry Markets and Competition Policy, Introduction to the Economy of Digital Platforms, and Theory of Industrial Markets. Her teaching reflects her research expertise, bridging theoretical industrial organization concepts with practical antitrust applications. She has participated in numerous international conferences and research projects focused on competition policy effectiveness, with particular emphasis on Russian market contexts and transition economy challenges.
Professor Sandra Wachter is a leading academic in legal and ethical implications of AI, Big Data, and robotics at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) , University of Oxford, and as Humboldt Professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute. She leads the OII's governance of emerging technologies (GET) research programme , focusing on AI regulation, algorithmic bias, and human rights. Affiliations : Berkman Klein Center (Harvard University), World Economic Forum, UNESCO, IEEE, World Bank, Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford Martin School, and more. Research : Legal and ethical frameworks for AI, explainability (notably Counterfactual Explanations ), fairness metrics, and combating algorithmic discrimination through her Conditional Demographic Disparity (CDD) tool. Awards : Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Award (2025), O2RB Excellence in Impact Award (2021, 2018), Computer Weekly Women in UK Tech (2021), Privacy Law Scholar (2019), CognitionX Outstanding Achievements (2023, 2017). Impact : Her work is implemented by Google, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft; influences NHS and MHRA policies; and has been cited in major media outlets including The New York Times, BBC, and Nature.
Dr. Sarah Smith is a Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) in the Business School at the University of Aberdeen, appointed in June 2020. She previously served as Reader at the University of Stirling from 2015 and as Senior Lecturer in Accounting, following a lectureship at Heriot-Watt University from 2001 to 2008. Education: BAcc in Accountancy, University of Stirling (1996, First Class Honours) MSc by Research, University of Stirling (1998) PhD, University of Stirling (2003) Her research centers on accounting and finance, with a strong focus on intellectual capital disclosure, corporate financing decisions, leasing, and academic labor in UK higher education. She employs empirical and methodological approaches, including content analysis and survey research, to explore disclosure practices and financial decision-making. Her work addresses both corporate reporting behavior and the sociology of accounting academia. Her recent publications (2018) analyze academic labor shortages in UK accounting departments and the role of social capital in PhD assessment, reflecting her dual interest in financial reporting and academic practice. Earlier works from the 2000s examine leasing, lease-debt substitutability, and the impact of disclosure on equity risk, establishing a long-standing contribution to financial accounting research. Scientific Awards: Best thesis on leasing across Europe (2003, Leaseurope) Carnegie Trust PhD Scholarship Dr. Smith has advised on research and contributed to academic discourse through extensive publishing, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. She has not been associated with specific grants in the text, but her PhD was externally funded. Her teaching qualification (PGCAP) underscores her commitment to scholarship in education. She has not been affiliated with any named research labs or collaborative teams in the provided text, but her frequent co-authorship with Valerie Urquhart and Vic Beattie indicates strong research collaborations.
Uwe Flick is a Seniorprofessor in the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Qualitative Social and Education Research. He has held professorships at Alice Salomon University and Hannover Medical School and is internationally recognized for his contributions to qualitative methodology. Education: Dr. phil. from Freie Universität Berlin (1988), Habilitation in Psychology from Technical University of Berlin (1994). Professional Affiliations: Freie Universität Berlin (2013–present, Seniorprofessor since 2022), Alice Salomon University (2004–2013), Hannover Medical School (1996–1997). His research centers on qualitative methods , social representations of health and illness , chronic illness , migration , and vulnerability . He investigates the lived experiences of marginalized groups, including chronically ill youth, homeless adolescents, and refugees, often employing triangulation and mixed methods to deepen understanding. The 15 most recent publications highlight his sustained focus on advancing qualitative research methodology—editing handbooks, writing foundational texts, and refining concepts of research quality, triangulation, and design. Simultaneously, his empirical work explores health communication, peer relationships, and integration challenges among vulnerable populations, demonstrating a powerful integration of methodological innovation with socially relevant inquiry. Scientific Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award in Qualitative Inquiry, ICQI (2019) Flick actively advises doctoral students through his Promotionskolloquium and has secured substantial research funding for projects on refugee integration, sleep disorders, and chronic illness. His editorial roles in journals like Qualitative Research , Journal of Health Psychology , and Sozialer Sinn , and his leadership in book series such as Qualitative Sozialforschung , underscore his influence in shaping the field. He is a central figure in qualitative research communities, frequently engaging as a visiting scholar and professor across Europe and globally. He leads a research team at Freie Universität Berlin, supervising master’s and doctoral projects on topics like peer relations, health concepts, and migration, fostering the next generation of qualitative researchers.
Gary King is the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science. He is based in the Department of Government within Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. One of only 22 University Professors at Harvard, this represents the institution's most distinguished faculty position. King received his B.A. from SUNY New Paltz in 1980 and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1984. His academic journey has led him to become one of the most influential scholars in political methodology and quantitative social science. Professor King's research spans numerous areas of methodological innovation in the social sciences. His work focuses on developing and applying empirical methods across various domains. Key research interests include: Ecological Inference - developing methods to infer individual behavior from group-level data Automated Text Analysis - creating techniques for extracting knowledge from massive text collections Causal Inference - methods for detecting and reducing model dependence in causal effect estimation Missing Data and Measurement Error - statistical approaches to handle incomplete or imperfect data Survey Research - developing methods for more accurate cross-cultural survey comparisons Unifying Statistical Analysis - integrating diverse methodological approaches into coherent frameworks King's recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on methodological innovation with practical applications. His work spans political science, public health, and data science, with particular emphasis on privacy-preserving data analysis, maternal health metrics, survey methodology, and media effects. A notable trend is the increasing interdisciplinary nature of his research, bridging political methodology with public health, computer science, and demography. His work on census data privacy, maternal mortality disparities, and media influence represents cutting-edge applications of social science methodology to critical societal issues. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (2010) Fellow of the American Statistical Association (2009) Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1998) Guggenheim Foundation Fellow (1994-1995) Career Achievement Award (2010) Warren Miller Prize (2008) Multiple awards for research software and methodology King has mentored numerous students and postdocs, many of whom now hold faculty positions at leading universities. His research has been supported by major funding agencies including the National Science Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and National Institute of Aging. He has collaborated with over seventy scholars on research publications and served on numerous editorial boards and professional organization councils. His work on the Mexican universal health insurance program represents one of the largest randomized health policy experiments to date, demonstrating his commitment to rigorous evaluation of real-world policy interventions. As Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science, King leads a vibrant research community focused on methodological innovation. His work has practical applications in diverse areas including legislative redistricting (used by the U.S. Supreme Court), health policy evaluation (including the largest randomized health policy experiment to date in Mexico), Chinese censorship analysis (revealing government fabrication of 450 million social media comments annually), and automated text analysis (through Crimson Hexagon, a company he co-founded).
