Richard Norman is a Professor in the Curtin School of Population Health at Curtin University, serving as Dean of the Graduate Research School and a member of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) and its Economics Sub-Committee. He holds a BA(Hons) in Philosophy and Economics and an MSc in Health Economics from the University of York, UK, and a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney. His research focuses on health economics, including economic evaluation of healthcare, quality of life measurement, and discrete choice experiments. Norman has received prestigious awards, including the Australian Health Economics Society Rising Star Award (2021) and Curtin Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (2022). His work spans global health economics, with contributions to utility valuation protocols for instruments like EQ-5D-5L and EORTC QLU-C10D. Norman leads projects funded by the NHMRC and ARC, emphasizing cost-effectiveness analysis and health policy. Notable collaborations include studies on familial hypercholesterolemia screening and telehealth preferences in Australia. His interdisciplinary approach integrates econometric analysis with large datasets to inform healthcare decisions. Employment History: NHMRC Early Career Fellow (2014-2018), Senior Research Fellow at UTS (2013-2014), and roles at Queen Mary College, London. Memberships: Australian Health Economics Society, ISPOR, EuroQol Group. Recent Grants: NHMRC and ARC-funded studies on utility valuation, telehealth, and chronic disease screening. Publications highlight his expertise in discrete choice experiments, health state valuation, and policy-relevant research. Norman’s work bridges academic rigor with practical healthcare solutions, influencing both clinical and public health strategies.
Professor Denzil G Fiebig is a leading academic in econometrics and health economics, affiliated with the School of Economics at UNSW Business School . He has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions including the University of Florida and Tilburg University. His research focuses on econometric modeling in healthcare decision-making and policy design. Member of the Australian Research Council College of Experts (2014-17) President of Australian Health Economics Society (2005-10) Chair of iHEA Scientific Committee (2016-19) His work has attracted over $AUD15.6 million in research funding from ARC and NHMRC. Key editorial roles include service on Economic Record and Social Science and Medicine . Recent publications analyze topics ranging from: Discrete choice experiments in healthcare Health insurance market dynamics End-of-life care economics Neonatal healthcare utilization Major awards include: 2016 Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence 2003 Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia
Prof. Han Ye is an Assistant Professor of Applied Public Economics at the University of Mannheim's Department of Economics since 2018. She holds affiliations with IZA, ZEW, Netspar, and the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center TR 224. Her research focuses on labor economics, public policy, and the economics of aging, particularly examining pension reforms, retirement policies, and their impacts on labor supply, savings, health, and family dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Boston University, 2018). Affiliations: IZA Research Fellow, ZEW Research Associate, Netspar Fellow, CRC TR 224 Member. Current Visiting Position: ETH Zurich (2024/2025 academic year). Research Interests: Her work analyzes how pension policies affect retirement timing, unemployment insurance utilization, household savings, mortality, and intergenerational effects such as child outcomes. Recent projects include studying spillover effects of pensions on family labor supply and the relationship between delayed retirement and health outcomes. Key Contributions: Her research highlights behavioral responses to pension subsidies (e.g., retirement timing adjustments), mortality consequences of delayed retirement, and gender disparities in pension awareness. She has also examined how social pensions correlate with intimate partner violence among older women in Mexico. Awards: Program Chair Award at 2024 ASHEcon. Grants: 2024 Netspar Comparative Grant, Inter-American Development Bank GD Lab Grant.
Kathleen H. Sienko is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. She directs the Sienko Research Group, a multidisciplinary lab focused on developing technological solutions at the intersection of healthcare and engineering. Her work spans medical device design, design science, and engineering education with a strong emphasis on global health contexts. Dr. Sienko earned her Ph.D. in Medical Engineering and Bioastronautics from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) program in 2007, an S.M. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from MIT in 2000, and a B.S. in Materials Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1998. Ph.D., Medical Engineering and Bioastronautics, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, 2007 S.M., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000 B.S., Materials Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1998 Her research focuses on sensory augmentation, rehabilitation engineering, biomechanics, and medical device design with emphasis on global health contexts and task-shifting devices. She has pioneered efforts to incorporate global health technology constraints within engineering design education at undergraduate and graduate levels, establishing field sites in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia where numerous devices have been conceptualized and refined with local stakeholders. Her work in design science examines how and when designers use prototypes in development cycles and how prototypes assist during stakeholder interactions and user requirements identification. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward human-centered approaches in global health design, with increasing focus on stakeholder engagement, contextual factors in engineering design, and equity considerations in health technology development. Her work bridges biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and design methodology with applications in balance assessment, medical device development for low-resource settings, and engineering education. Dr. Sienko has received numerous prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award, University Undergraduate Teaching Award, Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize, and the Miller Faculty Scholar Endowed Award. Her recognition spans teaching excellence, research innovation, and outreach contributions. NSF CAREER Award, 2009 Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize, 2012 Miller Faculty Scholar Endowed Award, 2013 University Undergraduate Teaching Award, 2012 Raymond J. and Monica E. Schultz Outreach and Diversity Award, 2011 She has advised numerous graduate students including Nick Moses (who defended his dissertation in December 2023), Lucy Spicher, Marty Kilbane, and Ibrahim Mohedas. Her research has been supported by significant grants from the National Science Foundation, including the CAREER program, Research Initiation Grants in Engineering Education, and the Graduate Research Fellowship program, as well as funding from the University of Michigan's Rackham Merit Fellows program and Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. The Sienko Research Group operates as a talented multidisciplinary lab developing novel methodologies to create technological solutions addressing pressing societal needs at the healthcare-engineering intersection. Current research thrusts include Design Science, Autonomous Vehicles, Balance, Sensory Augmentation, and Wearable Devices, with particular emphasis on how design ethnography can inform medical device development and how engineering students develop ethnographic skills for global health contexts.
Hanno Hilbig is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. He holds a PhD from Harvard University’s Department of Government (2022) and an MS in Economics from Humboldt University Berlin. His research focuses on the interplay between structural economic changes—such as labor markets, housing crises, and energy transitions—and their political impacts in advanced democracies. He employs causal inference methods for observational data, using designs like natural experiments and large-scale administrative datasets. Key research areas include voter preferences, policymaking processes, and democratic institutions. His work addresses topics such as public housing budget tradeoffs, refugee labor market integration, and the effects of local newspaper decline on polarization. He has published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science , British Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Politics . His recent articles explore themes such as green party support following natural disasters, the role of wealth disparities in radical right voting, and the consequences of rent control policies. Hilbig co-leads collaborative projects like the German Election Database (GERDA) and investigates refugee integration dynamics. His research bridges quantitative methods with substantive political questions, emphasizing policy relevance and democratic stability.
Scott Nelson is an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His research bridges consumer credit markets, regulatory frameworks, and behavioral economics, with a focus on how information asymmetries and algorithmic decision-making shape market outcomes. He has contributed to understanding the impacts of the 2009 CARD Act, eviction protections in housing markets, and fairness in credit scoring systems. PhD in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology BA (summa cum laude) in Economics and Mathematics, Yale College Nelson's work employs diverse data sources, including credit reports, court filings, and tax records, combined with structural models to analyze consumer and firm behavior. Key themes include regulatory efficiency, validity disparities in predictive models, and the welfare implications of policy interventions. His articles reveal trends in algorithmic regulation (2025), eviction dynamics (2025), credit scoring disparities (2024), and public finance impacts on Chinese real estate (2023). These publications highlight interdisciplinary methodologies integrating economics, law, and data science. Scientific awards include the AQR Top Finance Graduate Award (2018) and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. He has held postdoctoral roles at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau/Princeton University and visiting research positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
Jinhu Li is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University, holding positions in both the Department of Health Economics, Wellbeing and Society and the National Centre for Health Workforce Studies. She has previously held academic positions as a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dr. Li completed her PhD in Economics from McMaster University in Canada, following an MA in Economics from the University of Victoria and a BA in Economics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. She is also a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her research focuses on health economics, economics of education, and development economics, with particular emphasis on social determinants of health, human capital formation, and health workforce economics. Dr. Li employs advanced methodologies including causal inference techniques and Discrete Choice Experiments to investigate critical issues in health, education, and development. Her recent publications span topics including the impacts of education on health outcomes, physician behavior and incentives, early-life health shocks, and child malnutrition. Her work appears in leading journals such as Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Development Economics, Health Economics, and Social Science and Medicine. Dr. Li has received significant recognition for her research, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from 2017-2023. She has secured over $4.2 million in research funding, with $3.8 million from Category 1 national competitive grants. She currently leads multiple major research projects, including an ARC DECRA project, an ARC Discovery Project, and an MRFF Primary Health Care Research grant. Her current research examines the impacts of counter-COVID public policies like school closures on child development and optimal workforce mix for team-based care in managing chronic diseases.
Pascal Da Costa is a Professor of Economics at CentraleSupélec, part of the University of Paris-Saclay. He is affiliated with the Industrial Engineering Laboratory and focuses on Environmental and Energy Economics for Sustainable Development. His research integrates planetary boundaries into economic analysis, emphasizing policy design for climate resilience and decarbonization. Key research areas include climate policy evaluation, nuclear energy economics, sustainable mobility solutions, and ecosystem valuation. He has contributed to projects such as the French Climate Roadmap and evaluates strategies for renewable energy integration alongside nuclear flexibility. Recent work addresses corporate climate ratings, CDR (Carbon Dioxide Removal) research trends, and equitable mobility solutions in urban/rural contexts. Da Costa has authored over 47 publications, including analyses of CO2 mitigation pathways, nuclear reactor investment scenarios, and ecosystem service valuation at Corsican rivers. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation through collaborative frameworks and interdisciplinary approaches. He teaches introductory economics courses at CentraleSupélec and participates in national initiatives like the 2030 Commission of the National Contributive Conference. His lab focuses on energy systems analysis, sustainable development metrics, and decision-support tools for sustainable strategy selection.
Bas Donkers is a full Professor of Marketing Research at the Department of Business Economics within Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Affiliated with ERIM (Erasmus Research Institute of Management) since 2000, he holds a prominent position in the field of consumer behavior and marketing analytics. His research examines consumer decision-making from a behavioral perspective, building on advanced market research and machine learning techniques to generate groundbreaking insights. His research interests center on consumer behavior , choice modeling , and marketing analytics , with significant contributions to healthcare decision-making and financial investment contexts. Donkers has published extensively in leading journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning with traditional choice modeling, particularly in healthcare applications (35% of recent publications) and digital consumer behavior (25%), with growing emphasis on AI-driven decision support systems. ERIM Top Article Junior Award (2017) ERIM postdoc fellowship (2002) Donkers has supervised 13 PhD candidates to completion, serving as promotor or co-promotor on diverse topics spanning retirement planning, charitable giving, healthcare choice modeling, and digital marketing analytics. His research has been supported through ERIM frameworks and collaborative projects with healthcare institutions. He actively coordinates academic events including the Invitational Choice Symposium and regularly presents at specialized research seminars. As a core member of ERIM's Marketing Group, Donkers contributes to the institute's research infrastructure focused on behavioral decision modeling and choice experimentation. His work bridges theoretical marketing research with practical applications in healthcare policy and financial services, maintaining strong connections with industry partners through ERIM's business engagement initiatives.
Jeppe Rich is a Professor at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His primary research focuses on statistical and mathematical modeling applied to transport-related challenges, including transport demand modeling, discrete choice models, freight transport, cost-benefit assessments, and strategic long-term demand models. Rich holds a Mathematical Planning qualification from the University of Aarhus (1989–1995). He has held external positions as a Senior Consultant at Atkins A/S (2001–2002) and as a Researcher at the National Environmental Research Institute (1995–1998). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) and climate action (SDG 13). His research interests span transport policy, transportation science, and the application of advanced modeling techniques to address urban mobility challenges. Notable areas include EV infrastructure planning, bicycle network optimization, and cost-benefit analysis of transport projects. He supervises several PhD students in topics like electric freight transport, micromobility safety, and urban charging infrastructure. Rich has published extensively on transport policy, demand modeling, and sustainable mobility solutions. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex transport challenges, combining engineering, economics, and data science methodologies.
Melissa Clark is a Professor at Coastal Carolina University's E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration, specializing in the Department of Marketing and Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management. Her career spans roles as Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor at Coastal Carolina University and the University of North Alabama, alongside her Graduate Teaching Assistantship at the University of Mississippi. Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Mississippi MBA from the University of North Alabama Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Alabama Dr. Clark's research focuses on Business Sustainability, Marketing, and Hospitality/Tourism Management , with a strong emphasis on integrating Environmental Sustainability and Relationship Marketing into sector-specific practices. Her work bridges Consumer Behavior and Social Media Marketing , analyzing trends in sustainable tourism, green energy adoption, and digital engagement. The 15 most recent articles highlight her exploration of topics such as Green Energy Purchase Intentions , Social Media's Role in Tourism Promotion , and Pharmaceutical Market Segmentation , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable business practices. Teaching Interests: Business Sustainability, Principles of Marketing, and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.
Anna Yuanyuan Wang is an academic affiliated with Monash University , where she serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine under the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She is also a Research Fellow at the Monash Suzhou Research Institute. Her work bridges health economics, digital health, and sustainable development goals. PhD in Health Economics, University of Nottingham (2015-2022) Master in Management, University of Liverpool (2016-2018) Bachelor in Statistics, Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (2006-2010) Her research spans lifestyle interventions for obesity , non-medical mental health treatments , cost-effectiveness analysis , and smart city technologies . Recent studies focus on the impact of health information on dietary choices, circular economy adoption by SMEs, and hearable technology in urban settings. Anna’s publications over the past five years highlight interdisciplinary trends, merging public health , digital innovation , and environmental sustainability . Key areas include smart wearable devices, discrete choice experiments, and randomized controlled trials. She has collaborated with institutions like the Southeast University-Monash University Joint Research Institute and contributes to research networks related to digitalization , Industry 4.0 , and smart cities .
Roy Brouwer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo and holds the University Research Chair in Water Resource Economics (2018). As Executive Director of Waterloo's Water Institute since 2016, he leads the Water Economics Research Group while teaching Climate Change Economics and Water Resource Economics courses. His research bridges environmental economics with practical water policy solutions across Canada, Europe, and South Asia. MSc in Agricultural Economics (Wageningen Agricultural University) PhD in Environmental Economics (University of East Anglia) Specializing in water economics , Brouwer's work spans valuation methods, hydro-economic modeling, and policy instruments for sustainable resource management. Recent research trends focus on: Multi-regional water allocation optimization Behavioral economics in water governance Green infrastructure-water security nexus Climate change adaptation strategies Risk attitudes in flood protection decisions Policy learning through BMP adoption His publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in discrete choice experiments, input-output modeling, and spatial econometrics applied to water systems. Notable achievements include: 2024 IWA Best Scientific Book Prize 2021 Faculty of Arts Research Excellence Award Founding Editor of Water Resources and Economics journal Advisory roles for Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Great Lakes Science Advisory Board
Whitney S. Rice, DrPH, MPH serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), where she directs the Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast (RISE). Her research program investigates social and structural determinants of sexual and reproductive health equity through participatory, justice-oriented frameworks utilizing mixed methods approaches. Her educational trajectory includes a BS from Georgia Institute of Technology, MPH from Emory University, DrPH from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and postdoctoral training at UAB. Dr. Rice teaches BSHES 540 - Research Methods and actively mentors emerging scholars through RISE's research training initiatives. Research interests center on: Structural drivers of reproductive health disparities Policy impacts on abortion and contraceptive access Intersectional stigma in HIV care for women Community-engaged health services research Reproductive justice frameworks in the U.S. South Her work consistently addresses marginalized populations with emphasis on racial equity and policy translation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning systematic reviews, policy evaluations, and qualitative analyses of post-Roe impacts, with strong geographic focus on Southern U.S. contexts and thematic emphasis on structural barriers to care, disinformation challenges, and community resilience strategies. Scientific recognition includes: 2019 Outstanding Young Professional Award (APHA Sexual and Reproductive Health Section) 2023 Inaugural RSPH Faculty Leadership Award 2024 BSHES Distinguished Teaching Award As RISE Director, Dr. Rice leads collaborative research initiatives examining reproductive health policy impacts while providing critical mentorship to junior investigators. Her media engagement—including the 'Health Wanted' podcast—translates research for public discourse on reproductive rights. Current work addresses evolving post-Roe landscapes through community-academic partnerships focused on actionable solutions for health equity.
Tracy Rabin, MD, MS, is Associate Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) and Clinical Professor of Nursing at Yale School of Medicine. She directs the Office of Global Health and serves as Associate Program Director for Global and Community Health in the Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program. She attends on medical wards at Yale-New Haven Hospital's St. Raphael Campus, directs a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic, and co-leads curricula in community engagement and international medical education through the Makerere University-Yale University collaboration in Uganda. Her research focuses on global health education, clinical ethics, diabetes management, and healthcare transitions. She has developed innovative models for teaching politically charged topics and gender-affirming care. Dr. Rabin's publications address global health equity, non-communicable disease management in Uganda, ethical medical education partnerships, and pandemic responses.
