Ann Miller is a Professor and Graduate Programs Coordinator in the Nicholson School of Communication and Media at University of Central Florida. Her research examines health communication dynamics, particularly physician-patient interactions influenced by racial concordance, and instructional communication in academic settings. Research foci include: Physician-patient communication across racial/ethnic lines Health literacy interventions Classroom communication dynamics Entertainment media effects on health behaviors She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and led WHO research initiatives. Honors include: Three Fulbright awards (research and specialist) Top paper awards from National Communication Association Multiple UCF research recognitions Her work addresses global health challenges in East Africa and US healthcare settings.
Li Ma is a Teaching Professor of Chinese and Coordinator/Director of the Study Abroad Program in China at Florida International University's Green School. Their work focuses on integrating cross-cultural education and global workforce development, with particular emphasis on Chinese language education and international business dynamics. Dr. Ma holds a prominent role in facilitating academic exchanges and global competency programs. Research interests span organizational behavior, cross-cultural management, and international human resource strategies. Their scholarship addresses global talent management, expatriate challenges, and contextualized business practices in diverse cultural environments. Notable contributions include studies on multinational corporation operations, cultural legitimacy, and diversity dynamics in global teams. Publications highlight expertise in international business strategy, organizational learning, and global workforce challenges. Recent work explores SIE (self-initiated expatriate) compensation models, cultural stigmatization in global assignments, and innovative talent management frameworks. Their work bridges academic research with practical applications in multinational enterprises. Dr. Ma's academic leadership includes coordinating study abroad programs and developing curricula for global competencies. Office located at SIPA II 230 with direct phone access (305) 348-6909.
Mark Ferguson serves as Associate Dean for Accreditation and Strategic Planning and Dewey H. Johnson Professor of Management Science at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business. Previously the Steven Denning Professor at Georgia Tech's College of Management, his career spans over two decades in academia following five years as an IBM manufacturing engineer. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Business Administration (Operations Management), Duke University (2001) M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech (1994) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1991) Ferguson's research centers on supply chain sustainability , with pioneering work on product leasing environmental impacts , pricing-revenue management interfaces , and closed-loop supply chains . His investigations into contract design for supply chain efficiency and sustainable operations have reshaped industry practices. Recent publications demonstrate expanding expertise in healthcare operations and analytics education, maintaining theoretical rigor while addressing real-world business challenges through empirical methodologies. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on sustainable operations and revenue management, with growing interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, retail, and transportation. His work increasingly integrates business analytics with operational strategy, particularly in educational contexts, while maintaining strong methodological foundations in choice modeling and optimization. His scientific recognition includes: Management Science Best Operations Management Paper Award (2012-2014) for environmental impact of product leasing research Two Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Best Paper Awards Ferguson has secured three National Science Foundation research grants and coauthored influential texts including Segmentation, Revenue Management and Pricing Analytics and Closed Loop Supply Chains . His professional leadership includes presidencies of the INFORMS Manufacturing and Services Operations Management Society, POMS College of Supply Chain Management, and INFORMS Revenue Management and Pricing Section. As Director of the Center for Applied Business Analytics, he drives analytics integration across the Moore School curriculum. His current initiatives focus on sustainable supply chain transformation through the Center for Applied Business Analytics, developing next-generation analytics competencies for business students while advancing research on operational sustainability across multiple industries.
Kapil Rajendra Kumar Tuli serves as the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Marketing and Deputy Dean (Research) at Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business, where he has held progressively senior faculty positions since 2006 including Assistant, Associate, and full Professor roles. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Marketing from Emory University (2006), M.S. in E-Commerce and Marketing from Texas A&M University (2002), PGDBA in Marketing and International Business from NMIMS (2000), and B.Sc in Chemistry from Mumbai University (1997). Tuli's research centers on Marketing Strategy, Customer Relationships, and the Financial Impact of Marketing, with seminal work on customer solutions frameworks and relational processes. His scholarship bridges theoretical marketing concepts with measurable business outcomes, particularly examining how marketing decisions influence shareholder value, investor perceptions, and long-term organizational performance across digital and traditional retail contexts. His publication trajectory reveals consistent contributions to top-tier marketing journals with increasing focus on digital transformation impacts, financial accountability of marketing actions, and cross-disciplinary connections between marketing strategy and corporate finance metrics. Major recognitions include multiple Journal of Marketing Outstanding Reviewer Awards (2016, 2018), the ISBM-David T. Wilson-Sheth Foundation Award (2018), Journal of Marketing Sheth Foundation Long Term Impact Award (2017), and the prestigious Varadarajan Award for Early Career Contributions (2016) – making him the first Asian business school faculty to receive this honor. As a research mentor, Tuli advises doctoral candidates including CHEUNG Pan (CKGSB-SMU DBA) and CHANG Xi Wen Jacqueline (Ph.D. in Business), and has secured significant research funding through awards like the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship ($17,000) and Sing Lun Fellow grant ($15,000). He previously directed the Retail Centre of Excellence (2017-2023), leading industry-focused research on retail strategy and operations.
Jing Chen is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, where she has served since 2019, being promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the School of Management, University at Buffalo, SUNY from 2014 to 2019. Her academic journey began with a BBA in Accounting from Renmin University of China in 2009, followed by a PhD in Accounting from New York University in 2014. Dr. Chen completed her doctoral studies at NYU with multiple fellowships including the Marcus Nadler Fellowship (2013-2014) and Doctoral Fellowship (2009-2013). She has received numerous awards at Stevens Institute including the Photios T. Paulson '59 Fellowship (2022-2024), Jack Howe Fellowship (2019-2022), and Vice Provost's Recognition of Teaching Excellence (2020). Her research focuses on corporate disclosures, media, financial analysts, supplier-customer relationships, and textual analysis. Dr. Chen has established herself as a significant contributor to accounting literature with publications in top journals including The Accounting Review, Management Science, and Journal of Business Ethics. Her work often examines how timing, disclosure practices, and market relationships affect financial reporting and decision-making. Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent focus on disclosure quality and market reactions, with increasing attention to emerging issues like cybersecurity risk disclosure. Her research combines traditional accounting methodologies with innovative approaches including textual analysis of conference calls and examination of temporal patterns in financial reporting. Photios T. Paulson '59 Fellowship, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2022-2024 Jack Howe Fellowship, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2019-2022 Vice Provost's Recognition of Teaching Excellence, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2020 FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award, American Accounting Association, 2018 Marcus Nadler Fellowship, NYU Stern School of Business, 2013-2014 Dr. Chen actively mentors graduate students, currently advising PhD candidate Xi Jiang. She has secured research funding including a CRAFT Ignition Grant ($10,000) in 2023 for 'Comprehensive Financial Disclosure Lexicon.' Her service extends to numerous committees at Stevens including the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees, Research and Entrepreneurship Committee, and multiple curriculum and faculty search committees. She also serves as Course Coordinator for key accounting courses including ACC 510/FIN 510 Financial Statement Analysis.
Jan de Wit is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (Department of Communication and Cognition). His research focuses on human-robot interaction, conversational agents, and the ethical evaluation of AI systems. He is affiliated with the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing. Key research interests include social robotics, NLP evaluation methodologies, and the psychological impacts of digital interactions. Recent work explores mood contagion in human-robot collaboration and the use of LLMs for simulated user testing. He has organized workshops like EduCUI 2024 and contributed to projects such as the scoping review on intersectionality in technology design. Notably, he received a Best Paper Award in 2019 and has collaborated with institutions on interdisciplinary research.
Atanas Mihov serves as Associate Professor of Finance and Capitol Federal Fellow at the University of Kansas School of Business, where he teaches International Finance and Commercial Credit Analysis at the undergraduate level. Since joining KU in 2020, he has maintained visiting positions with the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Richmond, building on his prior role as Senior Financial Economist leading operational risk modeling for the Federal Reserve's stress-testing program. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, University of Florida Warrington College of Business (2014) B.S. in Business Administration – Finance, Ramapo College of New Jersey Research Focus: Dr. Mihov's scholarship centers on international finance, banking systems, operational risk dynamics, supply chain financial interactions, and corporate innovation mechanisms . His work bridges theoretical finance with regulatory applications, particularly examining how operational risk manifests across banking institutions and interacts with macroeconomic conditions. Current investigations explore AI's role in loss prediction, climate risk transmission, and payment timeliness effects on market returns. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates concentrated exploration of operational risk in banking through 15 high-impact studies. Key themes include B2B payment analytics' relationship to stock returns, AI-driven operational loss modeling, climate risk quantification, workforce policy impacts on risk, and corporate espionage effects on innovation. These studies leverage unique datasets from banking institutions and regulatory filings, frequently appearing in top-tier journals like the Journal of Financial Economics . Scientific Recognition: Capitol Federal Fellow designation at University of Kansas Professional Engagement: Dr. Mihov serves as Associate Editor for Emerging Markets Review , reflecting his scholarly influence. While specific grant details aren't documented in source materials, his research trajectory indicates sustained support through Federal Reserve collaborations and university resources. His prior leadership of quantitative teams at the Richmond Fed demonstrates capacity for managing complex research initiatives. Research Infrastructure: Current work leverages KU's business school resources alongside ongoing Federal Reserve partnerships. His prior operational risk modeling team at the Richmond Fed established foundational methodologies now informing banking regulation, while KU collaborations continue advancing supply chain finance and innovation research through the Finance area's academic ecosystem.
Dr. Kenneth Wilder is a Professor of Aesthetics and UAL Professor in Reception Aesthetics at the University of the Arts London (UAL), affiliated with Camberwell, Chelsea, and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts. He holds a PhD from UAL (2009) and an MA from the Royal College of Art (1984). His research focuses on the phenomenological experience of art, emphasizing non-visual engagement for visually impaired communities and the role of spatial design in art reception. He has exhibited globally, including installations in the UK, China, Germany, Sweden, and Ukraine. Wilder has secured significant grants, including the AHRC-funded 'Beyond the Visual: Blindness and Expanded Sculpture' (2023–2026), which explores tactile and sensory art engagement for the blind. A prior UKRI grant (2021–2023) investigated non-sighted modes of beholding art, partnering with institutions like Tate and the Henry Moore Institute. His work integrates disability studies, analytic philosophy, and contemporary art practices to redefine curatorial and spatial accessibility. Education: PhD in Spatial Design (2009), MA (RCA) in Environmental Design (1984) Key Collaborations: Dr. Aaron McPeake (research co-lead), Coram (artist-in-residence), and organizations such as Shape Arts and VocalEyes His research network engages interdisciplinary perspectives, including cognitive science and disability studies, to address inclusive art spaces. Current projects aim to expand the application of non-visual art engagement beyond gallery contexts. Wilder has supervised multiple students on spatial design, architecture, and art studies topics, with notable advisees listed below.
Yi Feng is an Assistant Professor in Quantitative Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). With expertise in advanced statistical methodologies, Feng contributes to both theoretical and applied research in psychology and education, focusing on structural equation modeling (SEM), latent growth models, and causal graphical frameworks. They teach graduate-level SEM courses (Psych M257) and undergraduate statistics (Psych 100A). Research Focus: Causal inference, variability modeling, and power analysis with interdisciplinary applications in education, developmental psychology, and healthcare. Key Collaborations: Regularly works with researchers like Gregory R. Hancock and Jeffrey R. Harring on methodological innovations. Feng’s methodological work appears in high-impact journals such as Psychological Methods (Impact Factor: 14.738) and JAMA Internal Medicine (Impact Factor: 44.41). Their applied research spans topics like socioeconomic disparities in science achievement, cognitive trajectories post-surgery, and mental health service delivery. Feng also explores synthetic data applications for longitudinal educational research.
David Sraer is the James J. and Marianne B. Lowrey Professor of Business & Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, with dual appointments in the Haas School of Business and the Department of Economics. He serves as the chair of the finance unit at Haas and has established himself as a leading scholar in financial economics, behavioral finance, and macro-finance. Professor Sraer received his B.S. in applied mathematics and economics from École Polytechnique in France in 2001 and his Ph.D. in economics from the Toulouse School of Economics in 2007. Before joining UC Berkeley, he was an assistant professor of economics at Princeton University, where he was awarded the Jacob Viner preceptorship. David Sraer's research spans several interconnected areas within finance and economics. His work in behavioral finance examines how psychological factors influence financial decision-making, while his research in corporate finance investigates capital structure, investment decisions, and corporate governance. He has made significant contributions to macro-finance , exploring the connections between financial markets and the broader economy, particularly in how monetary policy transmits through banking systems. His work on collateral constraints and resource misallocation has provided new methodologies for quantifying financial frictions in the economy. Professor Sraer's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on empirical and quantitative approaches to understanding financial markets and institutions. His recent work shows increasing emphasis on micro-macro connections , using detailed firm-level data to understand aggregate economic phenomena. He has developed innovative methods for measuring misallocation and studying the effects of financial frictions on productivity and output. A significant portion of his research leverages natural experiments and quasi-experimental designs to establish causal relationships in financial economics. James J. and Marianne B. Lowrey Chair in Business Jacob Viner preceptorship from Princeton University Associate editor for the Journal of Finance Co-Editor of Management Science (2021-2022) Professor Sraer is actively involved in policy-relevant research, having served as a member of the Economic Council of the French Prime Minister (CAE) from 2021 to 2024. He maintains strong research affiliations as a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a research affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His collaborative research network spans multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with scholars from various universities.
Dr. Feng Wang is a Lecturer in Law and member of the Institute of Maritime Law at Southampton Law School. He holds a PhD in Marine Insurance Law from the University of Exeter and LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton. His research focuses on insurance law, marine insurance, maritime law, and law & technology intersections, particularly exploring the lex maritima framework as a self-regulatory system. Education History: PhD (Marine Insurance Law), University of Exeter LLM (Maritime Law, Merit), University of Southampton LLB (First Class), Dalian Maritime University BBA (International Shipping Management), Dalian Maritime University Research Interests: Regulatory evolution of maritime commercial activities Cyber risks in shipping insurance Blockchain applications in maritime contracts Comparative analysis of Chinese and English insurance law Awards: BILA Article Prize (2014) UK Maritime & Commercial Law Mooting Competition Winner (2014) Advising & Projects: Supervising 3 PhD students in Law Contributed to PRC Ministry of Transport's Chinese Maritime Law reform (2018) Consultant for insurance industry practitioners like MS Amlin Labs/Teams: Active member of the Institute of Maritime Law, collaborating on lex maritima theory and maritime regulatory frameworks.
Felix Montag is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the New York University Stern School of Business and an Affiliate Fellow at the George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His primary field is industrial organization, with intersections in international trade, labor economics, and public economics. His research focuses on price transparency policies, tax pass-through mechanisms, and the employment effects of mergers. Notable works include studies on mandatory price disclosure in the German fuel market and the welfare trade-offs of mergers in the U.S. appliance industry. Montag has taught courses such as 'Firms and Markets' at NYU Stern, 'Managerial Economics' at Dartmouth’s Tuck School, and various seminars at LMU Munich on topics like competition policy and the knowledge economy. His work emphasizes policy-relevant analyses of market structures and consumer welfare. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has presented at leading academic institutions. His research has been published in journals like the Journal of Political Economy and is supported by working papers at the Stigler Center and CEPR.
Breanne Wylie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at NC State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on adult-child communication within legal contexts, particularly improving children’s accurate reporting of maltreatment experiences during interviews by legal professionals. She employs multi-method approaches including lab-based tasks to assess linguistic development and field-based analysis of child witness testimonies. Dr. Wylie emphasizes knowledge mobilization, collaborating with practitioners to provide evidence-based training. Her research interests span developmental psychology, forensic psychology, and legal communication. She investigates how children’s cognitive and linguistic abilities influence their interactions with legal systems, aiming to enhance forensic interviewing practices and reduce misunderstandings in judicial contexts. Key areas include the impact of question phrasing, parental support roles, and jurors’ perceptions of child testimony credibility. Recent publications (2025-2023) highlight trends in analyzing defense attorneys’ questioning tactics, improving forensic interviewer training, and exploring how language nuances affect child witnesses’ reliability. Her work underscores the need for standardized, developmentally appropriate legal questioning methods to protect vulnerable populations. As part of the Lifespan Developmental Psychology group, she operates the Law Development Lab to bridge academic research and practical legal applications. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions reflect a commitment to impactful, applied research. Grant and advising specifics are not detailed in the provided text.
Or Avishay-Rizi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Business at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, holding a Severo Ochoa Researcher position. His work centers on quantitative marketing and empirical industrial organization, with a specialized focus on Israeli retail markets and regulatory policy impacts. Education PhD in Business Economics and Strategy, Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University. His research examines firms' strategic responses to regulatory interventions and consumer behavior dynamics, particularly in supermarket pricing and nutritional labeling contexts. He employs empirical methods to analyze real-world policy experiments, such as international price display regulations and warning label implementations, revealing how firms adapt product formulations and pricing strategies to mitigate consumer backlash. Recent publications investigate regulatory shaming effects on price fairness, nutritional labeling-induced reformulation, and public-private firm responses to market interventions. These studies demonstrate significant behavioral shifts—such as 8% average price reductions following international price disclosures and targeted product redesigns to avoid warning labels—with implications for optimal policy design and competitive strategy. Research Affiliation Severo Ochoa Researcher at UPF. His findings have garnered substantial media attention across Israeli national platforms including Yedioth Ahronoth, Channel 12 Morning Show, and Globes. While no formal advising relationships or grant details are specified, his active working paper pipeline and institutional research role indicate ongoing empirical projects in retail economics.
Xiaolu Hu is an Associate Professor in Finance at RMIT University's School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. She joined RMIT in 2018 after completing her PhD in Finance there, following prior roles as a portfolio manager and credit rating analyst in China. Her research focuses on empirical corporate finance, asset pricing, bond markets, machine learning applications, and sustainable finance, with notable publications in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Energy Economics . She has attracted over $350,000 in research grants and leads the RMIT Financial Markets and Sustainability Group. Education: PhD in Finance, RMIT University (2017) Master of Finance, Tsinghua University (2011) Bachelor of Finance, Central University of Economics and Finance (2008) Research Interests: Credit Rating, Fixed Income, Machine Learning in Finance, ESG Integration Emerging Markets, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Finance Recent Research Trends: Her work explores how environmental factors (e.g., air pollution) and geopolitical events (e.g., trade wars) impact financial markets, alongside leveraging machine learning for credit risk and portfolio management. Key themes include ESG disclosure effects, green bonds, and systemic risk in Chinese markets. Awards: Best Paper Award 2023 (AFAANZ) Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2023) Rozetta Best Paper Prize (2021) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 research projects on topics like ESG integration, green sentiment, and credit risk modeling. Collaborates with financial institutions and has secured significant external/internal grants. Labs/Teams: Leads the RMIT Financial Markets and Sustainability Group, focusing on sustainable finance and ESG-related research.
