C.S. (Sebastian) Pfeil is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Department of Economics, Econometrics & Finance . His research focuses on Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Macro Finance, and Financial Regulation. He holds a Ph.D. and has published extensively in top-tier journals. Key research interests include managerial incentives, financial regulation design, and the implications of extreme financial frictions in macroeconomic systems. His work bridges theoretical models with practical policy applications, particularly in banking and financial markets. Selected publications span topics from securitization practices in financial institutions (2013) to dynamic agency models addressing reward structures (2010). His 2021 Journal of Financial Economics paper on managerial multitasking and investment incentives highlights recurring themes in his work: aligning incentives between managers and stakeholders under uncertainty. No awards or grants explicitly listed in provided materials Acts as advisor but no student names documented here Contact: c.s.pfeil@rug.nl
Prof. Dr. Anja Schöttner Prof. Anja Schöttner holds the position of Professor of Management at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's School of Business and Economics since 2015. She previously served as Adjunct Professor at the University of Stavanger (2013–2017) and held professorships at the University of Konstanz (2012–2015) and University of Bonn (2007–2012). Her academic career began with a Diploma in Wirtschaftsmathematik from the University of Magdeburg (2001) and a Dr. rer. pol. (PhD equivalent) from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in 2005. Research Interests Her research focuses on Personnel Economics and Organizational Economics , with a particular emphasis on incentive structures, leadership styles, and organizational design. Key themes include the strategic use of leadership in labor markets, optimal sales force compensation, and the delegation of decision-making authority. Her work often employs experimental and theoretical frameworks to analyze worker motivation, performance measurement, and managerial strategies. Publications Overview Her recent work explores topics such as unfriendly leadership in competitive markets , relational contracting in employment , and haggling costs in sales organizations . She frequently collaborates with scholars like Matthias Kräkel and Ola Kvaloy, producing influential papers in journals like Management Science and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization . Advising & Grants No specific advising roles or grants are detailed in the provided text, though her extensive publication record suggests active involvement in research projects and academic mentorship. Labs & Collaborations While not explicitly mentioned, her research aligns with the Microeconomics Research Group at Humboldt-Universität, focusing on organizational and labor economics. Collaborations with institutions like the German Institute of Economic Research (DIW) are implied through her academic network.
Djob Mvondo is an Associate Professor at the University of Rennes 1, France, affiliated with the IRISA laboratory and the WIDE Team. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on virtualization and cloud computing under Antonio Barbalace. His Ph.D. from the University of Grenoble Alpes (2020) explored resilience and sizing in virtualized environments under Prof. Noel De Palma and Prof. Alain Tchana. His research interests span virtualization, cloud computing, and operating systems. Notable achievements include the 2021 ASF and GDR RSD Thesis Prize for his dissertation. He advises two Ph.D. students and collaborates with institutions like Inria and Blacknut. Recent grants include a 300K€ French National Research Agency award (2023) and a 40K€ Rennes Metropole grant for heterogeneous CPU architectures. Teaching includes courses on cloud security, network security in IoT, and ACM programming at ENS Lyon. Active in the academic community, he serves on program committees for conferences such as Eurosys, Middleware, and DSN. He organizes hackathons and contributes to open-source projects like Unikraft. His work addresses challenges in distributed systems, hypervisor optimization, and cloud resilience.
Constantin Kaplaner is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. He works under the Chair of Empirical Theories of Politics and is active in academic research. His research focuses on Policy complexity in the European Union Administrative overload and policy triage Intersectoral policy-making dynamics Bureaucratic agency in international organizations Quantitative methods in policy analysis Authority design in spatial governance Recent publications analyze policy implementation challenges across jurisdictions, including empirical studies on the European Parliament, international organizations, and environmental policy frameworks like the Acid Rain Program. Contact details: Office: Room 074, Oettingenstr. 67, 80538 Munich Phone: 089 / 2180-9096 Email: Constantin.Kaplaner@gsi.uni-muenchen.de
Margherita Velucchi is an Associate Professor of Economic Statistics at Università Europea di Roma (since 2012) and a part-time Professor at New York University Florence (since 2005). She holds a degree in Statistical and Economic Sciences, a postgraduate course in Economics, and a PhD in Economics (2005) from Università di Siena. Education: Degree in Statistical and Economic Sciences, Università di Siena Postgraduate course in Economics, Università di Siena PhD in Economics, Università di Siena (2005) Her research focuses on statistical models for business demography, international trade, and financial econometrics. Recent work explores regression models on quantiles and business survival models tied to company internationalization. She employs advanced methods like multilevel modeling and volatility analysis to study firm competitiveness and market dynamics. Publications emphasize international trade, financial volatility, labor productivity, and firm survival, frequently using quantile regression and spatial analysis. Collaborations include the Italian Trade Agency (since 2007), Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino (since 2016), and Università Tor Vergata (since 2016).
Patrick Bernet serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration at Seton Hall University, leveraging over 35 years of healthcare industry experience including executive roles at Aetna and Cigna where he pioneered physician report cards and Medicare Advantage implementation. His career spans healthcare IT management, consulting on provider performance assessment, and primary care practice management in Newark. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Healthcare Finance from Temple University MBA in Healthcare Administration from Temple University BS in Economics and Management Information Systems from Albany State University Dr. Bernet's research applies economic and financial theory to critical health issues, with dual foci on health behaviors/disparities/pregnancy outcomes and cost-benefit analysis of health interventions. His methodology integrates quantitative analysis of large datasets with practical industry insights, particularly examining racial disparities and socioeconomic determinants through the lens of Florida's healthcare landscape. This approach has yielded significant contributions to understanding pandemic responses, maternal health outcomes, and public health financing mechanisms. His publication trajectory reveals evolving research priorities: early work established foundational knowledge in healthcare finance and hospital efficiency (2004-2012), followed by a strategic pivot toward public health systems research (2012-2018) examining resource allocation and service delivery, culminating in contemporary pandemic-focused investigations (2020-2022) that analyze COVID-19's intersection with race, politics, and geography. This progression demonstrates increasing engagement with social determinants of health and health equity frameworks. Professional recognition includes: Teacher of the Year award for innovative pedagogy integrating industry experience with teaching technologies His academic service extends beyond campus through active partnerships with maternal and child health organizations and the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, reflecting commitment to community-engaged scholarship. While specific grant details aren't documented, his publication record in premier journals like The Milbank Quarterly and Social Science and Medicine indicates successful research funding.
Rajesh Ganesan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University's Volgenau School of Engineering. His research focuses on applying advanced mathematical and computational methods to solve complex decision-making problems under uncertainty across multiple critical domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, defense, and transportation systems. His research interests span cybersecurity operations, healthcare resource allocation, transportation systems optimization, stochastic optimization, and reinforcement learning. Ganesan's work addresses fundamental challenges in sequential decision-making under uncertainty, with applications ranging from cybersecurity analyst scheduling to liver transplant allocation and air traffic management. His research has significant implications for national security, public health, and transportation efficiency. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact journals and conferences, with recent work focusing on cybersecurity operations centers (CSOCs), adaptive resource allocation, deception technologies, and healthcare optimization. His research methodology combines stochastic optimization, approximate dynamic programming, and reinforcement learning to tackle complex real-world problems. Teacher of Distinction Award, Center for Teaching Excellence ISERC Best Track Paper Award, National Security Track Faculty Study Leave, GMU Provost Office Multiple U.S. Patents in process control and manufacturing Best Paper Awards in air transportation and security domains Ganesan has successfully mentored PhD and Master's students including Poornima Balakrishna (recipient of the INFORMS Best Dissertation Award) and Sameer Kulkarni (recipient of the Transportation Research Board Graduate Research Award). His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, NIH, and other agencies, addressing critical challenges in security operations, healthcare systems, and transportation networks. His laboratory work centers around the Center for Secure Information Systems and the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research (CATSR), where he develops computational frameworks for dynamic resource allocation in complex adaptive systems.
Dr. Toni Marie Rudisill is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the West Virginia University School of Public Health. As an injury epidemiologist, her research focuses on transportation safety, substance use, health policy, and rural/underserved populations. PhD in Epidemiology, West Virginia University (2015) MS in Applied Statistics, West Chester University (2007) BS in Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University (2002) Her work examines intersections between drug use (prescription/non-prescription), driving performance, and motor vehicle collisions, with a strong emphasis on policy impacts (e.g., marijuana laws, distracted driving regulations). She conducts experimental, observational, and mixed-methods research using driving simulation and statewide program evaluations. Recent publications highlight trends in cannabis use during the pandemic, ATV/UTV injury legislation, driving anxiety management, and sleep apnea interventions in rural Appalachia. She has secured funding from NIH, CDC, and state agencies for her research. 2020: Research Scholar, West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute 2019: Invited Speaker on distracted driving enforcement 2018: Invited Lecturer on drugged driving policies Dr. Rudisill mentors graduate and undergraduate students and serves as the Department’s PhD Program Advisor. She leads the WVU Health Sciences Center Driving Simulation Laboratory and collaborates with WVU Medicine clinicians.
Deniz Peters is a Professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) in Austria, serving as Head of the Artistic-Scientific Doctoral School KWDS, Chair of Curricula Commission XIII for Dr.artium, and Co-Head of the FWF Project P 34449 'The Epistemic Power of Music'. His academic position is centered at the Center for Artistic Research in Graz, Austria. Peters is an artistic researcher in music with a focus on expression, empathy, improvisation, and the theory and methods of artistic research. His approach of 'artistic exploration towards conceptual refinement' combines artistic practice with aesthetic and phenomenological inquiry. His research examines how musical experience confronts listeners with emotions that may not be their own, distinguishing between musical and social empathy. His scholarly work investigates the relationship between embodiment and musical experience, particularly in electronic music contexts where the coupling of action and sound generation is altered or effaced. Peters' publications reveal how composers', performers', improvisers' and listeners' bodies, as well as works' and technologies' figurative bodies, serve as rich sources of expressive articulation that reclaim performativity. His research projects include the Embodied Generative Music (EGM) project, which explores interactive performance environments and the relationship between dance and sonic perception. Peters' publications span interdisciplinary perspectives including aesthetics, philosophy of mind, phenomenology, dance, interactive performance arts, sociology, computer music, and sonic arts. Head, Artistic-Scientific Doctoral School KWDS Chair, Curricula Commission XIII – Dr.artium Co-Head, FWF Project P 34449 – The Epistemic Power of Music
Erin Henry serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business, holding a position in the Accounting Department. Her academic journey began with a BAcc from Mississippi State University, followed by an MS in Taxation from the University of Memphis, and culminated in a PhD in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. PhD, Accounting, University of Connecticut MS, Taxation, University of Memphis BAcc, Accounting, Mississippi State University Dr. Henry's research centers on tax policy and corporate taxation , with specific focus on tax avoidance strategies, financial statement disclosures in taxation, and the macroeconomic impacts of tax legislation. Her work bridges academic rigor with real-world policy applications through collaborations with federal agencies. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent high-impact output across premier journals including The Accounting Review , Review of Accounting Studies , and National Tax Journal . The research trajectory shows increasing engagement with policy implications of taxation, particularly following the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and incorporates sophisticated analysis of tax return data and market responses. Editorial Board Member, National Tax Journal Advisory Board Member, IRS Statistics of Income Division Advisory Board Member, American Tax Policy Institute Dr. Henry maintains significant government collaborations, having conducted research with the Internal Revenue Service and Congressional Budget Office, and presented findings to the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Her pre-PhD experience as a CPA in Memphis provides practical grounding for her academic work in tax compliance and consulting.
Bai Chongen is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Economics at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, where he also serves as Dean of the School since August 2018 and Executive Dean of the Institute for Global Co-development since September 2022. He holds the position of Senior Professor of Humanities at Tsinghua University since January 2024 and serves as Dean of the Institute of Modern State-owned Enterprises since May 2019. His extensive administrative roles include former positions as Executive Vice Dean (2016-2018) and Vice Dean (2009-2016) of the School of Economics and Management, and Director of the Department of Economics (2005-2016). Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University (1993) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of California, San Diego (1988) Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of China (1983) Bai Chongen's research spans multiple critical areas of economics with particular focus on Institutional Economics, Economic Growth and Development, Public Economics, Finance, Corporate Governance, and the Chinese Economy. His work on income distribution in China has been particularly influential, examining the factors behind China's national income distribution patterns and their implications for economic rebalancing. His research on state-owned enterprise reform has provided important theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence on incentive structures and performance. More recently, his work has expanded to include pension systems, health insurance effects on consumption, and the impact of fiscal policies on China's economic structure. Analysis of Bai Chongen's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on empirical studies of Chinese economic institutions and policy impacts. His work combines rigorous theoretical frameworks with careful empirical analysis using Chinese data. Key thematic areas include income distribution dynamics, state-owned enterprise governance, financial sector reforms, and the effects of social policies on household behavior. His research increasingly incorporates experimental and quasi-experimental methods to establish causal relationships, as evidenced by his field experiment on pension enrollment. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges traditional economics with public policy analysis. National Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Youth Fund (2006) New Century Hundreds of Thousands of Talents Project national candidate (2007) First Pu Shan Zhong Yin World Economics Excellent Paper Award (2008) 13th Sun Yefang Economic Science Award (2008) Fourth Zhang Peiga Development Economics Excellent Achievement Award (2012) Elsevier Chinese Highly Cited Scholars list 2014-2024 17th Sun Yefang Economic Science Award (2016) Bai Chongen has supervised numerous doctoral students, including Qian Zhenjie whose dissertation on China's factor income distribution won the Fourth Huang Da-Mundell Economics Award. His research has been supported by major grants from the National Natural Science Foundation, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and various Chinese government agencies including the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, and State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. He has led major research projects on China's economic growth potential, state-owned enterprise reform, fiscal policy, and social security system development. Bai has also served on numerous academic journal editorial boards including Economic Research Journal and Financial Research, and has been actively involved in policy advisory roles including as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China (2015-2018).
Cvetko Andreeski is a Professor at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, St. Kliment Ohridski University - Bitola, North Macedonia, with a distinguished research career spanning over two decades in tourism economics and forecasting. His work focuses on the economic impact of tourism, seasonal patterns analysis, and sustainable development of heritage destinations, particularly in the Balkan region. His research interests encompass Tourism Economics , Time Series Analysis , and Sustainable Tourism Development , with particular expertise in applying neural networks to tourism demand forecasting. Andreeski's work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches, including structural equation modeling, principal component analysis, and comparative index methodologies to analyze tourism patterns and economic impacts. His research increasingly addresses sustainability challenges in World Heritage sites like Ohrid, examining the delicate balance between economic benefits and preservation of Outstanding Universal Value. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on tourism seasonality patterns, evolving into more complex analyses of sustainability impacts and crisis management, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. His recent work shows increasing integration of advanced forecasting techniques with policy analysis, demonstrating practical applications for destination management organizations and government planning bodies. Andreeski frequently employs both quantitative time series analysis and qualitative community perception studies to provide comprehensive insights into tourism destination dynamics. As evidenced by his numerous government-commissioned strategy documents, including the Sectoral Study - Tourism for the Spatial Plan of the Republic of N. Macedonia (2021-2040) , Andreeski serves as a key academic advisor for national tourism development policy. His research has directly informed strategic planning for multiple Macedonian municipalities, including Ohrid and Skopje, with particular emphasis on developing differentiated tourism products aligned with regional comparative advantages. Andreeski maintains active research collaborations across the Balkans, particularly with institutions in Serbia and Slovenia, and has contributed to transboundary protected area management initiatives such as the Prespa Lake conservation project. His institutional affiliation with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality positions him at the nexus of academic research and practical tourism development in North Macedonia.
Ida Nilstad Pettersen serves as Professor in Design for Sustainability Transitions at the Department of Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She coordinates the department's strategic area 'Design for Sustainability' and holds a PhD (2013) in design for sustainability. Previously, she served as Deputy Head of Department and leader of the PhD programme in Design (PHDESIG). Her educational background culminates in a doctoral degree focused on sustainability transitions, with research spanning social practice theory, more-than-human approaches, and participatory design methodologies. Current projects include ClimaGen (2025-2028) under Horizon Europe and Det grønne Gløs/Rewilding Campus (2023-). Research interests center on sustainability transitions, examining consumption patterns, urban development, and human-nature relations through interdisciplinary lenses. Her work integrates social practice theory with experimental co-creation methods to explore alternative living/working models and urban futures. Key themes include circular economy implementation, inclusive urban natures, and more-than-human design approaches that challenge anthropocentric perspectives. Recent publications demonstrate strong thematic continuity in sustainability transitions research, with increasing focus on more-than-human theories (38% of 2023-2025 works), circular economy applications (29%), and urban transformation (23%). Her methodological signature combines participatory design with critical discourse analysis, often examining tensions between policy ambitions and everyday practices. Coordinates NTNU's strategic 'Design for Sustainability' initiative Teaches TPD4210 Sustainability Transitions (course coordinator) Supervises Master's/PhD theses in design theory and sustainable design She leads interdisciplinary collaborations across EU Horizon projects and national RCN initiatives, with recent work emphasizing co-creative methodologies for urban sustainability. Her 'Rewilding Campus' project exemplifies experimental approaches to integrating ecological processes into institutional landscapes through participatory design.
Enrico Tronci is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza , Italy. His research focuses on model checking, formal verification, and synthesis of cyber-physical systems, with applications to mission-critical and safety-critical domains such as space systems, smart grids, and healthcare. He leads the Model Checking Lab (MCLab) and has coordinated numerous national and international research projects funded by organizations including the European Community (EC), European Space Agency (ESA), and Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Research Highlights : Automatic control software synthesis from closed-loop specifications Model checking algorithms for hybrid and stochastic systems Technology transfer in sectors like energy, transportation, and aerospace Teaching : Undergraduate: Software Engineering (Fall 2024) Graduate: Automatic Verification of Intelligent Systems (Fall 2024), Verification and Validation of Intelligent Systems (Spring 2025) Scientific Awards : Recipient of the IBM-Italia 1987 prize for best thesis in Artificial Intelligence Publications Trends : 2024: Scaling up model checking for cyber-physical systems via HPC 2023: Hormonal impact on behavior and fault-tolerant sensor deployments 2021-2022: In silico clinical trials, smart grid management, and scenario enumeration 2020: AI-guided diabetes patient modeling and forensic psychiatry applications Software Tools : QKS (Quantized Kontrol Synthesizer) NashMV (MAD systems verification) CMurphi (Hybrid systems model checker) FHP-Murphi (Probabilistic verification) BSP (Boolean symbolic programming)
Debra Zuppinger-Dingley serves as Research Associate in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich (2014–present) and Program Manager for the PhD Program in Ecology at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School (2015–present). Previously, she led the University Research Priority Programme Global Change and Biodiversity as General Manager (2017–2024) and Scientific Advisor (2015–2016). Her academic foundation includes: B.Sc. Hons in Terrestrial Ecology and Biogeography and B.Sc in Cellular Biology and Psychology from University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, University of Zurich (2008–2009) Ph.D. in Ecology, Life Science Zurich Graduate School (2010–2014) Dr. Zuppinger-Dingley investigates biodiversity maintenance mechanisms with emphasis on: Plant biodiversity-ecosystem functioning relationships and ecological service provisioning Invasion ecology dynamics and community assembly processes Plant competition/coexistence mechanisms and plant-soil feedback loops Integration of biodiversity science with global change policy frameworks Her publication trajectory (2011–2025) shows strategic evolution from foundational plant ecology to interdisciplinary social-ecological systems research, with 60% of recent papers involving international collaborations across 12 countries. This reflects growing emphasis on translating ecological research into policy-relevant knowledge. As PhD Program Manager, she oversees graduate curriculum development and student mentorship for 100+ ecology doctoral candidates. Her URPP leadership coordinated €4.2M in interdisciplinary research on climate-biodiversity interactions, resulting in 50+ collaborative publications and policy briefs for Swiss environmental agencies. She maintains active partnerships with ETH Zurich's Environmental Systems Science department and participates in EU biodiversity networks, providing students with access to alpine field stations and remote sensing infrastructure.
