جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Economic History
• Regional Economics
• Development Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlo Ciccarelli is a Professor of Economic History at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, specializing in the Department of Economic History. His research focuses on long-term economic development, regional disparities in Italy, historical institutions, and the interplay between infrastructure, public health, and socio-economic outcomes. He teaches courses such as European Economic History and Quantitative Applied Economics at both bachelor and master levels. His work examines the legacy of historical policies like the Napoleonic reforms and Italian unification, analyzing their impacts on modern regional inequalities. He also investigates the role of transportation networks (e.g., railways) and resource exploitation (e.g., Sicilian sulphur) in shaping Italy's economic trajectory. Recent studies explore topics ranging from literacy's long-term effects on productivity to the historical determinants of smoking behavior and its health consequences. Dr. Ciccarelli's articles consistently emphasize quantitative approaches to historical data, often employing spatial econometrics and synthetic control methods. His research themes include: (1) institutional reforms and regional development, (2) socio-economic consequences of industrialization, and (3) historical analysis of public health issues. He currently holds no listed scientific awards but is active in editorial contributions for journals and research centers. While no formal advisees are listed, his teaching and research activities suggest involvement in mentoring students through his academic programs. Office hours are held Monday 11-13 during the lecture period, with appointments also available via email. His research interests are supported by extensive data collection efforts, including work with historical censuses and industry records.

Thomas Emile Robert Le Barbanchonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Public Finance
• Econometrics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Emile Robert Le Barbanchon is a Full Professor of Economics at Bocconi University since 2025 and holds the Rodolfo Debenedetti Chair in Labor Economics. He earned his PhD in Economics from Ecole Polytechnique (CREST-ENSAE) in 2012, following earlier studies at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Ecole Polytechnique. His research focuses on labor economics, particularly job search behavior, unemployment insurance design, gender wage gaps, and search-and-matching models, with significant contributions to policy evaluation in public finance and econometric methodology. PhD in Economics, Ecole Polytechnique (2012) M.Sc. Economics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2005) Diplôme d'ingénieur statisticien-économiste, ENSAE (2004) Diplôme d'ingénieur, Ecole Polytechnique (2003) Research trends across his 15 most recent articles reveal expertise in: Unemployment insurance reforms using quasi-experimental designs Gender disparities in job search and wage determination AI applications for labor market matching efficiency Dynamic effects of hiring subsidies on firm behavior Econometric innovations for measurement error correction Long-term impacts of work-study programs Scientific accolades include: ERC Consolidator Grant (2024) Bocconi Impact Award (2022) ERC Starting Grant (2017) Multiple institutional affiliations (CEPR, CREST, J-PAL, IGIER, IZA) His academic leadership includes directing IGIER research center, serving on editorial boards of top journals, and extensive PhD student mentorship placing advisees at leading institutions. The 2019 UI reform evaluation and upcoming WeSET project (2025-2029) highlight his policy influence.

Markus Walzlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Microeconomic Theory
• Decision Science
• Credence Goods Markets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Markus Walzl is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Statistics at the University of Innsbruck. He leads the Department of Economic Theory, Policy and History, focusing on applied microeconomic theory, decision science, and institutional design. His research explores credence goods markets, incentives in multi-task environments, and behavioral aspects of economic systems. Key projects include leadership of the FWF-funded SFB F63 (Credence Goods, Incentives, and Behavior) and co-founding the Prosocial initiative. His work bridges theory and practice through studies on financial advice markets, environmental policy mechanisms, and institutional evolution. Walzl's research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining economics with theology, philosophy, and social psychology. He investigates how institutional frameworks shape market outcomes, particularly in contexts of information asymmetry, moral hazard, and reputation building. Recent work examines the role of certification vs. monitoring in environmental regulation and the dynamics of persuasion in labor markets. Research affiliations: IDS (Innsbruck Decision Science), SFB F63, Prosocial Initiative Grants: FWF Special Research Program (SFB) F63 Teaching: Microeconomic theory, market design, and policy analysis His publications span over two decades, addressing topics from auction behavior to corporate leniency programs. He maintains active participation in academic networks and serves as an institutional leader within the Faculty of Economics and Statistics.

Vinh Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
• Stochastic Partial Differential Equations (SPDEs)
• Mathematical Models of Collective Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vinh Nguyen is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University (MSU), working with Professors Keith Promislow and Andrew Christlieb. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2024) and a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Indiana University Bloomington (2019). Her research focuses on Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Stochastic PDEs, and mathematical models of collective behavior, with additional interests in nonlinear Schrödinger equations, linear programming, and interpolation theory. Education highlights include a M.Sc. from the Institute of Mathematics, Hanoi (2012), and a B.A. in Mathematics Education from Thai Nguyen University of Education (2010). Professional experience includes roles as a Researcher at the Institute of Mathematics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (2013–2017). Her work has been recognized through awards such as the Damber Singh Tomer Endowed Scholarship (2024) and the Victor Twersky Memorial Scholarship (2022). Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary applications of PDEs and SPDEs to real-world phenomena like collective behavior and material interface dynamics.

Yuzhe Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Mechanism Design
• Economic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuzhe Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Texas A&M University, specializing in Macroeconomics and Mechanism Design. His research focuses on optimal contracts, economic policy, and institutional design. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored works on topics such as unemployment insurance fraud, liquidity policy, and housing markets. Teaching: Zhang has taught numerous courses in Macroeconomics, including Intermediate Macroeconomics, Macroeconomic Theory I, and Dynamic Contract and Its Application. His teaching spans over a decade, emphasizing dynamic programming and mathematical economics. Research Interests: His work bridges theoretical economics and policy analysis, addressing issues like incentive mechanisms, public finance, and international trade. Notable areas include optimal policy design, risk sharing contracts, and the impact of private information on economic outcomes. Publications: Over 15+ peer-reviewed articles since 2007, including influential works on unemployment insurance fraud, China's housing bubble, and the Pacific Salmon Treaty. His research often combines rigorous mathematical modeling with real-world policy implications. Labs/Teams: No specific lab/team is mentioned, but collaborations include co-authors like Borys Grochulski and B. Ravikumar on projects related to macroeconomic policy and institutional design.

Christopher Ridgersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Quantum Electrodynamics (QED)
• Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Ridgers is a leading academic in plasma physics at the University of York's School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. He specializes in kinetic theory of laser-produced plasmas, inertial confinement fusion (ICF), and quantum electrodynamic (QED) plasmas. His research focuses on non-classical transport effects, reduced non-local models for radiation hydrodynamics codes, and relativistic electron beam propagation. He leads the MSc in Fusion Energy program and has held postdoctoral positions at institutions like Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and Imperial College London. Education: MSci (Cambridge), PhD (Imperial College London). Research interests include ICF plasma simulations, QED-plasma phenomena, and laser-driven gamma-ray generation. He collaborates on projects funded by EPSRC, including studies on plasma edge simulations and high-energy-density physics. Teaching includes undergraduate electromagnetism and postgraduate plasma physics courses. Publications span over 90 articles, with recent work on surrogate models for laser-plasma interactions and gamma-flash emission mechanisms. His labs, including the York Plasma Institute, support experimental and computational studies in extreme plasma conditions.

Campbell Davidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Magnetic Confinement Fusion
• Fusion Plasma Physics
• Tokamak Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Campbell is a leading researcher in magnetic confinement fusion, holding key leadership roles at the ITER Organization and JET Joint Undertaking. He served as Director of Science and Operations at ITER (2015-2017) and previously led plasma operations and fusion science teams. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2017, his work focuses on advancing fusion reactor design and plasma physics principles critical to ITER. His research spans tokamak operations, plasma control, MHD stability, and fusion diagnostics. Primary affiliations: ITER Organization (France), JET (UK) Key roles: ITER Physics Basis coordinator, JET D-T experiments leader Research interests emphasize burning plasma physics, confinement optimization, and divertor plasma detachment. Over 140 refereed publications and 230 conference papers reflect contributions to fusion energy development. Awards include membership in the Academy of Europe (Section Physics). Contributions to major facilities like JET and ITER include defining experimental programs for deuterium-tritium fusion, stabilizing sawtooth instabilities, and advancing plasma control systems. His work underpins ITER's engineering design and research plan for achieving sustainable fusion energy.

Martin Watzingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Antitrust Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Watzinger is a Professor of Economics at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, leading the Chair of Innovation Economics and Entrepreneurship. His academic journey includes a doctorate in Economics from LMU Munich (2007-2012) and a Diploma in Business Administration from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2002-2007). Before his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at LMU Munich (2012-2021). His research focuses on Innovation Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Antitrust Policy, with notable projects like analyzing the impact of Bell System breakup on US innovation and the value of science in corporate patents. He teaches courses on regulatory economics, industrial organization, and competition policy, and actively engages in doctoral seminars. Key research themes include venture capital spillovers, public investment effects, and technology diffusion. His work combines applied microeconometrics with policy analysis, addressing topics such as regulatory design, labor market dynamics, and innovation incentives. Prof. Watzinger’s publications span top journals like Strategic Management Journal and American Economic Journal , reflecting his expertise in innovation policy and market structure. He maintains an active research team at the Chair of Innovation Economics, fostering collaboration through platforms like BITNET studies and antitrust enforcement analysis.

Mingliu Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Market Design
• Mechanism Design
• Operations and Finance Interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mingliu Chen is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Discipline and Postdoctoral Researcher at Columbia University's Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. He holds a PhD in Decision Sciences from Duke University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on market design, mechanism design, operations-finance interface, revenue management, and applied probability. Notable work includes optimizing on-demand delivery systems, dynamic contracts under moral hazard, and emergency service facility reliability. He teaches courses in advanced statistics, managerial decision-making under uncertainty, and business analytics. Teaching experience spans institutions including UTD, Columbia, and Duke, covering optimization models, probability, and business analytics. His research has been published in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , with multiple working papers under review or invited for conferences.

Umang Bhaskarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Online Algorithms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Umang Bhaskar is a Professor at the School of Technology and Computer Science , Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India. His research focuses on Algorithmic Game Theory , Combinatorial Optimization , and Approximation Algorithms . He has taught graduate courses including Algorithms and Data Structures and Computational Social Choice . Education : PhD from Dartmouth College, MTech from IIT Bombay, BSc from NIT Allahabad. Experience : Postdoctoral scholar at University of Waterloo and Caltech; software engineer at Tata Consultancy Services. His research explores computational challenges in multi-agent systems, particularly equilibrium computation in games, mechanism design , and network routing . He co-organizes academic workshops like the 2024 Workshop on Algorithmic Mechanism Design in IIT Gandhinagar. Recent publications span topics such as approximation algorithms , congestion games , and inverse optimization . His work has appeared at conferences including ESA , IJCAI , AAAI , and EC . Students include Phani Raj Lolakapuri , a PhD candidate who tragically passed away in 2019. Umang collaborates with researchers like Siddharth Barman and Katrina Ligett .

Rossana Mastrandreaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Complex Networks
• Economic Networks
• Health Economics
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Rossana Mastrandrea is an Assistant Professor at IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca, affiliated with the AXES research unit. Her work integrates methods from mathematics, economics, and complex systems to study economic, social, and biological networks. Research Interests: Her primary fields include Complex Networks, Health Economics, Environmental Economics, Game Theory, and Behavioural Economics. She applies Graph Theory, Statistical Physics, and Agent-Based Modeling to understand macroeconomic networks, innovation diffusion, and human behavior dynamics. A significant focus is on pharmaceutical innovation, particularly mRNA vaccine development through patent citation analysis, and on modeling pro-environmental behavior using evolutionary game theory and peer effects. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications (2025–2010) reveal a consistent trajectory in network science applied to economic systems. The work increasingly integrates behavioral and cognitive dimensions into network models, with a growing emphasis on health and environmental policy implications. The use of interdisciplinary methodologies—especially from physics and biology—is a hallmark of her approach. Scientific Projects: Local Coordinator, PRIN Project (2023–2025): "The Role of the Public and Private Sectors in Pharmaceutical Breakthrough Innovations (3PBI)" Former member, INET Project: "Empirical and theoretical analysis of macroeconomics networks" Visiting Fellow, Lorenz Institute of Theoretical Physics, Leiden Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, her leadership in the PRIN project indicates mentoring and team coordination responsibilities. She has secured competitive research funding through national (PRIN) and international (INET) programs, supporting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of economics, physics, and biology. Labs and Research Groups: She is actively involved with the AXES research unit at IMT Lucca and previously collaborated with the research group of Prof. Garlaschelli at the Lorenz Institute. Her work is embedded in the broader complexity science community, as evidenced by participation in events like the Econophysics Colloquium and CSH Workshop.

Katja Heinischمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• international macroeconomics
• applied time series econometrics
• short-term forecasting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katja Heinisch serves as Head of the Research Group "Econometric Tools for Macroeconomic Forecasting and Simulation" at the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) since January 2013, and has been a member of the Department of Macroeconomics since September 2009. Her work focuses on developing advanced econometric methodologies for economic forecasting with practical applications for policymakers. Dr. Heinisch earned her diploma from Chemnitz University of Technology and University of Strasbourg, followed by a PhD from Osnabrück University. Her international research experience includes significant positions at the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which have shaped her expertise in macroeconomic analysis across different institutional contexts. Her research program centers on international macroeconomics, applied time series econometrics, short-term forecasting, and macroeconometric modeling. A distinctive feature of her work is the rigorous evaluation of forecast accuracy, with particular attention to how assumption errors affect prediction quality. She has developed expertise in advanced statistical techniques including partial linear instrumental variable models and double machine learning approaches to address methodological challenges in forecast evaluation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on improving forecasting techniques for the German economy and the European Union. Her work demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches while maintaining strong policy relevance, particularly in evaluating EU Commission GDP forecasts and developing tools like the IWH forecasting dashboard. Her research on economic sentiment analysis has provided novel methods for disentangling private information from public knowledge in survey data, enhancing the utility of consumer surveys for economic forecasting. Developed advanced methods for forecast evaluation using machine learning techniques Created tools for real-time economic analysis and forecast comparison Contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between assumption errors and forecast accuracy Advanced methodologies for economic sentiment analysis in forecasting contexts Dr. Heinisch's leadership of her research group at IWH positions her at the forefront of methodological innovation in economic forecasting, with her work bridging theoretical econometrics and practical policy applications.

Ines Angeli Murzakuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catholic Church History
• Byzantine History and Theology
• Monasticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ines Angeli Murzaku is a Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Director of the Catholic Studies Program at Seton Hall University, New Jersey. She founded the Department of Catholic Studies there and holds visiting professorships at Universities of Bologna, Calabria, and Münster. Her academic work focuses on Catholic Church history, Byzantine theology, monasticism, and inter-religious dialogue. She earned a PhD from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome and has authored over 100 articles and 8 books, including seminal works on Mother Teresa and Eastern Christian monastic traditions. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants like the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and Fulbright Awards. Murzaku frequently contributes to media discussions on religious matters, appearing in outlets such as CNN, Vatican Radio, and The Catholic Thing. She has also served in leadership roles at organizations like the Association for the Study of Nationalities and as a UN-accredited representative for Christians Associated for Relationships with Eastern Europe. Key areas of academic contribution include studies on Albanian religious history, Vatican II’s impact on Eastern Catholic Churches, and the role of monasticism in dialogue between East and West. Her upcoming publications explore interdisciplinary models for Catholic Studies and the legacy of St. Mother Teresa.

Alexander Mürmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Risk Management
• Insurance Economics
• Financial Markets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Univ.Prof. Alexander Mürmann is a Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He holds leadership roles as Deputy Head of the Institute for Finance, Banking and Insurance and Program Director of the Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF). His research focuses on risk management, insurance economics, behavioral finance, and financial regulation. Notable contributions include studies on asymmetric information in insurance markets, regret theory applications, and systemic risk dynamics. Mürmann has published extensively in top journals such as the Journal of Risk and Insurance and Geneva Risk and Insurance Review, with over 20 years of academic output. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical regulatory challenges, addressing topics like catastrophe derivatives, pandemic risk, and fire sale effects in financial markets. Research interests span insurance market design, behavioral decision-making under uncertainty, and the interplay between regulation and market outcomes. His editorial roles in special issues highlight expertise in emerging areas like tontines and pandemic economics. Awards and recognitions (4 listed but unspecified) reflect his scholarly impact. Mürmann's academic leadership includes directing top-tier finance programs and overseeing financial research initiatives at WU Vienna. His work frequently intersects with policy implications, emphasizing real-world applications of theoretical findings. Advisory contributions include guiding initiatives on driver safety incentives and solvency regulation. Active collaboration with institutions like the Vienna Graduate School of Finance underscores his role in training future financial experts.沈默的研究团队专注于金融工程、保险创新和系统性风险分析，其成果广泛应用于行业实践与政策制定。

Axel Parmentierمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Operations Research
• Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Axel Parmentier is a Lecturer and researcher at the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, where he founded the AI for Air Transport industry research chair with Air France. His work focuses on the intersection of operations research and machine learning, particularly in data-driven combinatorial optimization and stochastic optimization, with industrial applications in air transportation, supply chain, and predictive maintenance. He holds a Ph.D. and has been recognized with awards including the AMIES Dissertation Award (2017) for applied mathematics with industrial impact and the Robert Faure Prize (under 35) from ROADEF. His research also includes contributions to structured reinforcement learning, optimization layers in machine learning, and explainable AI for operational decisions. Awards: AMIES Dissertation Award, Robert Faure Prize Labs/Teams: CERMICS laboratory, AI for Air Transport Chair (collaboration with Air France) Grants/Projects: Continent-scale inventory routing solutions, Renault’s logistics optimization His advising includes students like Victor Cohen, whose work on predictive maintenance was featured on France Culture.