Karen Shastri is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Katz School of Business , University of Pittsburgh. Her expertise spans management accounting, budgeting systems, and financial performance analysis, with notable contributions to non-budgeting firms and criminal justice cost-effectiveness. PhD in Accounting (University of Pittsburgh) MBA in Finance (University of Pittsburgh) BS in Business Administration (University of Baltimore) Research Focus: Examines organizational effectiveness through financial systems, including budgeting alternatives, real options in capital allocation, and public sector accounting. She explores cost structures in behavioral health programs, electronic fingerprinting, and community policing initiatives. Scientific Recognition: Awarded IMA grant for budgeting research and recognized for community service in healthcare. Active in editorial roles for Journal of Public Budgeting and peer-review processes. Teaches Managerial Accounting, Strategic Cost Management, and Public Sector Accounting Board member of National Cyber Forensic and Training Alliance, Renewal Inc., and Lydia’s Place Specializes in financial impact of economic events on firms and healthcare entities
Wei-Chieh Su is a full Professor in the Department of International Business at National Chengchi University (NCCU), College of Commerce, Taiwan. Since 2013 he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and, since August 2021, to full Professor. In parallel, since September 2023 he serves as Associate Executive Director of the Sinyi School at NCCU. Education Ph.D. in Business Administration, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA (2013) M.B.A., Department of Business Management, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2006) B.B.A., Department of International Trade, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (2004) Research Interests Su’s scholarship lies at the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) , business ethics , and international strategic management . His work examines how non-market strategies—such as CSR signaling, sustainability reporting, and corporate philanthropy—shape firm value, stakeholder perceptions, and governance outcomes across developed and emerging economies. A particular focus is placed on East-Asian contexts, where institutional transitions and family ownership create unique strategic contingencies. Methodologically, he integrates multi-level governance perspectives, drawing on agency theory, upper-echelons theory, and stakeholder theory to explore antecedents and consequences of CSR decoupling, gender diversity in top management, tax-haven utilization, and cross-border growth strategies of multinational enterprises. Publication Trends Across more than thirty SSCI/TSSCI publications since 2008, Su’s recent articles (2020-2025) exhibit a clear trajectory toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes, investigating how board governance moderates the carbon-emissions–forecast-error nexus and how comparative governance structures influence corporate misconduct in Japan. Earlier work (2013-2019) concentrated on strategic CSR, family-firm risk-taking, and the signaling value of CSR in emerging markets. His handbook chapter (2024) consolidates insights on the antecedents and governance implications of corporate philanthropy. Scientific Awards & Honors National Chengchi University Chair Professor (2025, 2023, 2022) NSTC Research Award (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017) 10-Year Senior Excellent Teacher Award, NCCU (2023) National Chengchi University Excellent Research Award (2016-2022) Wu Ta-You Memorial Award, Ministry of Science and Technology (2015) Mr. Lü Feng-Chang Memorial Award, Chinese Management Science Society (2019) Grants & Collaborative Projects Since 2014 Su has been Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on over twenty large-scale grants funded by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), cumulatively exceeding NT$25 million. Ongoing flagship projects include: Evolution, Future Trends, and Value of ESG (2022-2025, 3-phase) Non-market Issues and Strategic Alliances (2023-2026, 3-phase) Taiwan ESG Index Measurement and Forecasting (2021-2024, 2-phase) He also participates in the FinTech Innovation Operations Research Center and Open Securities projects, exploring blockchain-enabled securities innovation. Laboratories & Teams At NCCU, Su leads a dynamic research group focusing on CSR, sustainability, and international business strategy. While formal laboratory names are not specified, his team integrates doctoral and master-level researchers in data analytics, survey design, and qualitative case studies, producing policy-relevant outputs for Taiwanese regulators and industry associations.
Yuri Biondi is a Senior Research Fellow at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research) affiliated with IRISSO at Université Paris Dauphine PSL. He serves as head of the research group on Analysis of Dynamic Systems for Economic Theory and Society (DYNAMETS). His academic credentials include degrees from Bocconi University of Milan (DES), University of Lyon (DEA, PhD), University of Brescia (PhD), and University of Paris I Sorbonne (HDR). Biondi holds significant editorial and leadership positions: founding editor of 'Comptabilité, économie et droit: A Convivium', facilitator of the SASE research network on accounting economics and law, coordinator of the SIG on business and financial law, and former board member (2017-2021) of the European Law Institute. He previously chaired the Financial Accounting Standards Committee of the American Accounting Association (2011-2013). His research focuses on: Dynamic systems analysis in economic contexts Corporate governance frameworks and social responsibility Financial and accounting regulatory mechanisms Public finance management and fiscal policy Non-financial disclosure frameworks Economic theory development Analysis of Biondi's recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent focus on systemic economic analysis, with thematic clusters in financial regulation (34%), corporate governance (26%), economic inequality (20%), and accounting theory (20%). His work frequently employs computational modeling to examine banking stability, wealth distribution, and market dynamics. Biondi leads the DYNAMETS research group that explores dynamic systems applications in economic theory and societal challenges, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across economics, law, and accounting disciplines.
Dr. Robert Pralat is a Researcher in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with Sidney Sussex College. His work bridges medical sociology, reproductive health, and LGBTQ+ studies, focusing on how cultural changes and medical advancements shape family-making decisions among marginalized groups. BSc in Psychology, University of Leeds MA in Gender Studies, University of Leeds PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge Research interests include: Reproductive decision-making among LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV Moral judgments in public healthcare funding Intersection of sexual desire and medical intervention demand His publications (2010–2025) span topics like: HIV and parenthood Queer family dynamics End-of-life care policy Male reproductive health Pleasure-based HIV prevention Awards: Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2018) British HIV Association Research Award (2014) Teaching roles: MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society (medical sociology subject manager) Human, Social and Political Science Tripos (sociology of gender and health) Medical Sciences Tripos (social context of health/illness) MPhil in Population Health Sciences Key affiliations: THIS Institute (Healthcare Improvement Research) Reproductive Sociology Research Group (ReproSoc) Sidney Sussex College British HIV Association
Jeff Covin serves as the Rile Chair of Entrepreneurship and Professor of Management within the Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Wyoming's College of Business. His academic base is located in office BU 357 with contact email jcovin@uwyo.edu, operating within the University of Wyoming's R1 research institution framework. His research spans Entrepreneurship , Corporate Entrepreneurship , Strategic Management , Innovation , and Family Business domains. Key contributions examine multilevel entrepreneurial orientation constructs, internal corporate venture dynamics, innovation performance drivers, and legacy building in family enterprises. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in risk disclosure, venture financing, and organizational learning. Recent publications reveal an escalating focus on methodological rigor in entrepreneurial measurement, intergenerational capital transfer mechanisms, and the contextual nuances of technological change. His scholarship demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational corporate entrepreneurship theory toward sophisticated multilevel analyses integrating psychological, organizational, and environmental variables. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Student advising relationships and active research grants remain unspecified in available documentation, though his extensive publication record suggests significant mentorship activity. As part of the College of Business ecosystem, he operates within proximity to specialized centers including the Center for Principle-Based Leadership & Ethics (PBLE) and Center for Professional Selling, though specific operational roles within these units were not delineated.
Kaylee Hackney serves as an Associate Professor of Management in the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, where she investigates critical intersections of employee well-being and workplace dynamics with specialized focus on pregnancy discrimination and work-life integration. Her research bridges academic rigor and practical application through publications in top-tier journals and media engagement. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Business Administration (Organizational Behavior & HRM), Florida State University (2017) MBA, Eastern Illinois University (2012) BA in French, Eastern Illinois University (2011) Dr. Hackney's scholarship reveals persistent systemic challenges faced by working parents, particularly mothers navigating pregnancy discrimination and adoption stigma. Her longitudinal analysis of spillover effects demonstrates how domestic abuse and financial dependency critically impact workplace performance and retention among expectant mothers. Recent publications (2023-2025) increasingly examine paternal experiences and organizational interventions, showing how structured support systems can mitigate negative outcomes while enhancing employee well-being and productivity across diverse family structures. Her research impact extends beyond academia through features in Forbes, Psychology Today, and Bloomberg Businessweek, translating complex organizational dynamics into actionable insights for practitioners. Dr. Hackney actively mentors future business leaders as faculty advisor for Baylor's Women in Business organization and through her "Elegant Balance" podcast, which provides evidence-based strategies for professional women managing career and family demands.
Dr. Ciaran McFadden is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management, Work and Organisation at the University of Stirling. His research focuses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in workplaces, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ communities, with emphasis on transgender experiences, implicit bias training, and organizational socialisation. McFadden explores critical human resource development approaches to combat discrimination and create inclusive spaces. Research interests include: Transgender discrimination in employment Identity management in workplace contexts HRD interventions for inclusivity Employee networks and institutional allyship Systematic literature reviews on LGBTQ+ career experiences Managerialist influences on diversity initiatives The 15 most recent publications analyze trends in transgender workplace research, LGBTQ+ policy implementation, and HRD strategies for inclusive organizational change. Key themes include institutional allyship models, critical HRD challenges, and evolving approaches to bias mitigation. Contact: ciaran.mcfadden@stir.ac.uk | ORCID: 0000-0002-1475-5442
Professor Noel Harding is the Head of School at the School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, UNSW Business School. With over 30 years of experience in accounting and auditing as a practitioner, researcher, and educator, he advocates for research-driven improvements in audit practice. He serves as an academic board member of the Australian Government's Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and participates in international standard-setting advisory committees. His career spans academic roles at Macquarie University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fudan University, and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. BEc (Hons) Macquarie University MCom (Hons) UNSW PhD UNSW Noel’s research focuses on enhancing auditor professional skepticism, judgment quality, and standard-setting. His work addresses ambiguity tolerance in accounting, investor mood effects on financial decisions, and regulatory impacts on audit practices. He explores hierarchical influences, cognitive biases, and environmental factors affecting audit evidence interpretation. Recent publications (2020-2024) emphasize international auditing standards, sustainability assurance, and behavioral dynamics in auditing. His studies bridge academic research and industry practice, supported by government and industry grants, including an ARC Discovery Grant. Collaborative engagements with global standard-setting bodies and professional conferences highlight his influence. ARC Discovery Grant As Director of Research, he promotes academia-industry collaboration. His teaching areas include Audit and Assurance Services, Research Methods, and Current Developments in Audit Research. His advisory role involves guiding auditors and firms, particularly during crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maureen Francis Mascha , an Associate Professor of Accounting at Purdue University Northwest, combines academic expertise with practical experience as a CPA and former audit manager. She coordinates the forensic accounting program and advises Beta Alpha Psi, a professional honor society. Research Focus : Decision accuracy under uncertainty, technology's impact on learning outcomes, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's influence on audit practices. Teaching Philosophy : Emphasizes data analysis and contemporary software to enhance student employability. Global Engagement : Recipient of the Fulbright Award (2022) for researching sustainability reporting and textual data analytics at the University of Vaasa, Finland, focusing on EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and U.S. reporting comparisons. Credentials : Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Professor Nadia Ameli is a Full Professor of Climate Finance at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London, and Research Director at UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL ISR). Since 2024, she has led the Working Group on Economics and Finance for The Lancet Countdown, offering critical insights into health-climate-financial intersections. She contributes to the Cambridge 1.5°C-Aligned Corporate Bond Index working group. Education: PhD in Business Administration (co-tutored by Polytechnic University of Marche and UC Berkeley, 2012) Research Focus: Applying complexity and systemic approaches to low-carbon finance markets, examining financial mechanisms for climate policy, risk underwriting in developing economies, and market design for renewables. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2018), Marie-Curie Fellowship (2012), Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (2014), CleanWeb Hackaton recognition (2012). Students: Supervised PhD candidates on renewable financing in emerging markets, blended finance, and climate disclosure impacts. Collaborations: Worked with OECD, IMF, Green Climate Fund, World Bank, and European Research Council projects. Her recent publications analyze systemic barriers in climate finance, including financial tipping points, green grabbing in Brazil, climate disclosure limitations, investment suitability in developing economies, and network dynamics in climate finance markets. These works emphasize policy interventions and equity considerations in global climate finance distribution. As a doctoral supervisor, she has guided research on renewable energy scalability, blended finance mechanisms, and climate disclosure outcomes. Her projects have secured funding from Green Climate Fund, UKERC Flexi Fund, European Research Council, and EU HORIZON initiatives, focusing on international climate finance equity, market structures, and Paris Agreement alignment.
John W. Maxwell is a Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a Research Professor at the University of Western Ontario's Richard Ivey School of Business. He holds prestigious fellowships including FRSA designation and research affiliations with Peking University and the University of Bonn. His academic credentials include: BScS in Mathematics from Acadia University (1986) MA in Economics from Queen's University (1987) PhD in Economics from Queen's University (1993) Professor Maxwell's research examines the critical nexus between corporate environmental strategy, public policy, and non-market forces. His work investigates how businesses navigate environmental regulations, stakeholder pressures, and sustainability transitions through strategic signaling, risk management, and political engagement. This research bridges environmental economics with corporate strategy to address real-world challenges in ecological governance. His publication record (2011-2020) reveals consistent exploration of green labeling efficacy, consumer learning dynamics, and corporate responses to regulatory threats. A dominant theme is the analysis of greenwashing mechanisms and how firms strategically disclose environmental performance under audit pressures. His work increasingly focuses on systemic sustainability transitions and the political foundations required for effective corporate environmental action. His distinguished honors include: Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) Research Fellowship at CCISSR, Peking University Senior Fellowship at ZEI, University of Bonn Professor Maxwell has educated generations of students through courses on Global Environment of Business, Corporate Non-market Strategy, and Regulation and Public Policy across undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs. His academic leadership spans departmental chairmanship at Indiana University and international advisory roles including Chairman of Peking University's Foreign Scholars Advisory Committee. He actively shapes research ecosystems as founding board member of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability and through sustained collaborations with institutions across Canada, China, and Germany.
Dr. Zhifeng Chen serves as a Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Southampton's Southampton Business School since 2020. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Bath, an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Birmingham, and a BSc in Accounting from Fudan University, China. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), she contributes significantly to both teaching and research within the accounting discipline. Her educational background includes: PhD in Management (University of Bath) MSc in Accounting and Finance (University of Birmingham) BSc in Accounting (Fudan University, China) Chen's research focuses on social and environmental accounting with particular emphasis on GHG disclosure in social media contexts. Her work explores organizational hypocrisy, moral licensing mechanisms, and how accounting information influences stakeholder judgments. Using psychological theories and experimental methods, she bridges accounting with behavioral science to examine fundamental social issues through a cross-disciplinary lens. Her research has been published in top-tier journals including Business Ethics Quarterly and Annals of Tourism Research. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend connecting accounting practices with crisis response mechanisms, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work spans corporate social responsibility during emergencies, emotional attachment in service contexts, and the intersection of AI with digital economy transformation. The publications demonstrate consistent focus on ethical decision-making frameworks and stakeholder responses to corporate disclosures across multiple disciplines including business ethics, tourism management, and digital economy. Chen actively supervises PhD students in Business Studies & Management, currently guiding three doctoral candidates. Her professional experience as a qualified FCCA accountant with 15 years in industry (including roles at Coca-Cola China, Nortel Network UK, and Michael Page Holding) informs her practical approach to teaching financial and management accounting at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She serves as module leader for Financial Accounting 1 at postgraduate level. Her research affiliations include the Centre for Democratic Futures, Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability and Governance, Centre for Accounting Education, and CESAR (Centre of Excellence in Sustainability Accounting and Reporting), positioning her work at the intersection of accounting practice, sustainability reporting, and ethical governance frameworks.
Daniel Quint is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on Microeconomic Theory , Industrial Organization , and their intersections with Auction Theory , Mechanism Design , and Game Theory . He has taught advanced courses such as Advanced Microeconomic Theory (Econ 805), PhD Micro I (Econ 711), and Law and Economics (Econ 522), emphasizing theoretical rigor and practical applications. Quint's recent research includes analyzing digital platform collusion , procurement auction dynamics , and firm conduct under tariffs . He has published extensively on English auctions , differentiated products , and market design challenges, with a particular emphasis on equilibrium behavior and empirical validation of theoretical models. His work on matching markets spans both historical (e.g., medieval markets) and modern applications like school choice, kidney exchange, and supply chain networks. Though no scientific awards are mentioned, his contributions to graduate education and seminar leadership (e.g., UW Theory Seminar, UW IO Seminar) underscore his academic impact.
Chang Danting is an Assistant Professor at the School of Management, Shandong University . His research focuses on capital markets , information disclosure mechanisms , sell-side analyst dynamics , and institutional investor behavior . Education : Bachelor's degree from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (2011.09-2015.06) PhD (Master-PhD combined) from Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2015.09-2021.09) Joint PhD Candidate at Harvard Business School (2019.08-2020.09) His research integrates empirical finance with data mining techniques , examining market anomalies such as the size puzzle and valuation-fundamentals expectation gaps . Recent studies analyze analyst coverage impacts on return patterns and institutional investor decision-making through empirical frameworks. Current research projects include the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Project (Principal Investigator) and collaborations on financial technology reform and cross-border financial services . Teaching responsibilities encompass undergraduate courses in Accounting , Financial Statement Analysis , and Investment , along with graduate seminars on Accounting Theory Frontiers and Financial Reporting During Crises .
Noël Amenc is an Associate Professor of Finance at EDHEC Business School (Singapore campus), where he serves as Director of the EDHEC Climate Institute and Senior Advisor to Scientific Beta. His academic roles include editorial board memberships at the Journal of Portfolio Management , associate editorship at the Journal of Alternative Investments , and advisory council roles at the Journal of Index Investing . He holds graduate degrees in economics, finance, and management, and a PhD in finance. Current Affiliation: EDHEC Business School, Singapore Leadership Roles: Director of EDHEC Climate Institute, Senior Advisor to Scientific Beta Prior Roles: Founding Director of EDHEC-Risk Institute, Director of Research at Misys Asset Management Systems Regulatory Advisory: Former member of ESMA Financial Innovation Standing Committee and AMF Scientific Advisory Council Research interests span Finance , Economics , Management with specialization in Sustainable Finance , Climate Finance , Alternative Investments , and Portfolio Management . His work connects quantitative equity strategies to climate risk assessment and sustainable investment frameworks. Scientific contributions include 15 recent publications analyzing: Climate risk implications for infrastructure and private assets Evolution of hedge fund indices and replication strategies Index weighting mechanisms and performance analysis Policy impacts on sustainable finance Amenc is actively involved in academic leadership through: Editorial board of Journal of Portfolio Management Associate editor at Journal of Alternative Investments Advisory board member for Journal of Index Investing Member of Monetary Authority of Singapore's Finance Research Council
