André FOURÇANS is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School, France, with a career spanning over 45 years. He holds a Doctorat d’Etat in Economics from Université Paris 2 and a DBA from Indiana University. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary policy, EU economic integration, and climate policy. He has served as a Member of the European Parliament, the Economic, Social and Environmental Council, and held advisory roles in the European Commission. Research interests include monetary policy frameworks (ECB strategy, DSGE modeling), fiscal coordination in the EU, and the environmental and economic impacts of climate policies. His work bridges theoretical contributions with policy analysis, addressing crises, tax competition, and central bank behavior. Over 150 publications include seminal articles on Eurozone monetary policy and books like *L’économie expliquée à ma fille*, translated into multiple languages.
Maria Santana Gallego is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where she also serves as vice-dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business. She maintains an active teaching schedule through the 2025-26 academic year across multiple programs including undergraduate degrees in Economics and Business Administration, Tourism, and various Master's programs. Her educational background includes a Bachelor in Economics from the University of La Laguna (2004), a Master in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Kent (2007), and a PhD in Economics from the University of La Laguna (2010). She has teaching experience across undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels at both UIB and the University of La Laguna. Dr. Santana Gallego specializes in International Economics with particular focus on tourism economics, international trade theory, and exchange rates. Her research has been published in high-impact journals including Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Management, World Economy, Empirical Economics, Economic Modeling, and Annals of Tourism Research. She leads the International Economics (GREI) research group as Main Researcher and is also a member of the Econometrics and Data Science (ECD) research group. She has participated in multiple competitive national research projects both as researcher and Principal Investigator, and has conducted research stays at the University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) and the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). Additionally, she serves as treasurer of the Spanish Association of Economics and International Finance (AEEFI), demonstrating her active role in the national academic community. Her teaching portfolio includes core courses such as Macroeconomic Analysis of Tourism, Tourism and Development, Macroeconomics II, and supervision of numerous Final Degree Projects across Business Administration, Economics, and Tourism programs. She has also taught specialized courses including Contemporary Topics in Tourism and Environmental Economics and Data Mining Applications in the Tourism Industry, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that combines traditional economic analysis with modern data science techniques.
Roger Hart is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on adolescent gynaecology, fertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, reproductive endocrinology, and surgical training. He has secured grants from organizations like the NHMRC and Spinnaker Health Research Foundation, leading projects such as the Genomic Autopsy of Pregnancy Loss Study and investigations into the long-term consequences of assisted reproduction on offspring. His key research areas include the effects of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) on pregnancy outcomes, environmental factors influencing fertility, and the management of polycystic ovary syndrome. Recent studies have explored topics like air pollution's impact on live birth rates and the role of diet in semen quality. Hart has also contributed to clinical guidelines, such as the Australasian recurrent pregnancy loss management protocol and international PCOS research priorities. Grants & Projects: Genomic Autopsy of Pregnancy loss Study (2023–2026) Long-term Consequences of Assisted Reproduction on Offspring (2013–2018) CRE in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2014–2019) Awards: European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology Clinical Exchange Award (2018) Key Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions in Australia and internationally, focusing on reproductive health and environmental health impacts. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in improving health outcomes and addressing women’s and children’s health challenges. Hart’s research bridges clinical practice and public health, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and patient-centered care.
Carol Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Humanities & Social Sciences department at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). She holds a Ph.D. in English from the CUNY Graduate School (1995) and a B.A. in Studio Art from Mount Holyoke College (1980). Her teaching focuses on public speaking, photojournalism, and oral presentation skills, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to communication and lifelong learning. Johnson's research explores technical communication history, industrial documentation practices, and the intersection of literacy with workplace dynamics. Her work examines themes such as 19th-century steel industry writing, gendered labor spaces, and adaptive learning systems in technical education. She has published extensively on topics ranging from colonial legal documentation to Regency-era iron production letters. Her courses include COM-337 Photojournalism and HSS-404 English Seminar: Lifelong Learning with Audiobooks, reflecting her commitment to integrating arts and technology in education. Johnson’s professional background includes technical writing roles in the software industry, informing her pedagogical focus on practical communication skills.
Iwan Meier is a Professor in the Department of Finance at HEC Montréal, holding the Chair in Sustainable Finance Education. He earned his Ph.D. (sc. écon.) from the University of Berne. His research focuses on sustainable finance, mutual fund and hedge fund performance evaluation, and corporate investment/financing decisions. Education Ph.D. in Economics, University of Berne Research Interests Prof. Meier's work emphasizes sustainable finance topics such as ESG integration in portfolios, climate risk assessment, and the performance implications of environmental policies. He also examines traditional finance areas like mutual fund strategies, capital structure decisions, and risk management in asset-heavy industries like shipping. Teaching He teaches courses including: FINA 50205A Sustainable Finance FINA 50200A Finance 1: Investment FINA 60215 Finance Durable (Sustainable Finance) Advising & Grants Supervised 21+ graduate students (PhD/Master's) in the last five years, focusing on ESG-related research. Examples include analyses of fossil fuel company valuation, pension fund ESG integration, and shareholder environmental proposals. Active in securing funding through his research chair and institutional partnerships. Labs/Teams Leads the Sustainable Finance Research Group at HEC Montréal, collaborating with industry partners like Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec on ESG portfolio applications.
Trisha Sain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering (2008), MSc in Civil Engineering (2003), and BE in Civil Engineering (2001) from Indian institutions. Joined Michigan Tech in August 2016 Previous Assistant Professor at North Carolina A&T State University (2013-2016) Postdoctoral research at University of Michigan (2011-2013) and Technical University of Catalunya (2009-2011) Her research focuses on multiscale/multiphysics modeling of material behavior, including: Fracture, damage, and impact in polymers and composites Biomedical degradation of metallic implants Polymer curing process modeling Phase-field fracture analysis Uncertainty quantification in material models Current trends in her publications include: Developing phase-field models for complex crack propagation in composites Studying thermo-oxidative degradation of polymers Investigating 3D printed polymer architectures Analyzing chemically strengthened glass fracture Creating predictive models for polymer curing Understanding viscoplastic damage in semicrystalline polymers She is supported by grants from: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Army Research Office Her work combines computational modeling with experimental validation, focusing on predictive material behavior under various loading and environmental conditions.
Dr. Jalal Siddiki serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics within Kingston University's Faculty of Business and Social Sciences. He joined the institution in December 1999 following completion of his PhD there, after previously working as a research and teaching assistant at Leicester University. His academic qualifications include: PhD in Economics, Kingston University (1999) MSc in Economics, Southampton University (1995) MSS in Economics, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh (1989) BSS (Honours) in Economics, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh (1988) Siddiki's research spans finance, trade, unofficial exchange rates, fiscal policy, and economic growth, with concentrated focus on developing economies like Bangladesh and India. His methodological expertise includes advanced econometric techniques such as cointegration analysis and threshold regression models. Recent work increasingly addresses energy economics and geopolitical conflict impacts. Publication trends reveal evolving research priorities: early career focused on monetary policy in developing economies, while recent work examines Russia-Ukraine war impacts on Indian electricity markets, financial inclusion's relationship with growth, and asymmetric policy effects using quantile autoregressive models. His work appears in Energy Economics, Economic Modelling, and Applied Economics. As an educator, Siddiki serves as Course Director for Economics BSc (Hons) and teaches Business Economics and Financial Economics programs. He has successfully supervised seven PhD students to completion and currently guides two doctoral candidates, demonstrating sustained commitment to academic mentorship.
Lars E.O. Svensson is an internationally renowned macroeconomist who holds the title of Affiliated Professor at the Institute for International Economic Studies, Stockholm University, and at the Stockholm School of Economics. He previously served as Professor of Economics at Princeton University (2001–2009) and Professor of International Economics at Stockholm University (1984–2003), and was Deputy Governor of Sveriges Riksbank from 2007 to 2013. He earned an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology (1971), a B.A. in economics, economic history and mathematics from Stockholm University (1973), and a Ph.D. in economics from Stockholm University (1976). He has held visiting appointments at MIT, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, Tel Aviv University, the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and the Board of Governors, the IMF, the Bank of England, and many other leading institutions. His research spans macroeconomics, monetary economics, international macroeconomics and finance, international trade, and intertemporal general equilibrium theory. Particular themes include optimal monetary policy, exchange-rate regimes, liquidity traps, and policy rules. Scientific Awards & Honors Great Gold Medal of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (2012) Foreign Honorary Member, American Economic Association Member, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Member, Academia Europaea Foreign Member, Finnish Academy of Science and Letters Foreign Honorary Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Honorary Member, Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association Fellow, Econometric Society Fellow, European Economic Association Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Foundations’ Prize (1991) Multiple Jan Wallander Awards (1983–1990, 1992) Erik Lindahl Award (1980) Committee & Advisory Roles Chair, Prize Committee for the Alfred Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (1999–2001) Member, Prize Committee (1993–2002) Secretary, Prize Committee (1988–1992) Advisor to Sveriges Riksbank (1990–2007) Member, Monetary Policy Advisory Board and Economic Advisory Panel, Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2004–2007) Led Independent Review of Monetary Policy in New Zealand (2000–2001) Chaired Independent Review of Monetary Policy in Norway (2002)
Rubén Lado Sestayo is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences and the Department of Financial Economy and Accounting. He is part of the Interuniversity Research Center in Economics and Business for Society (ECOBAS) and the research group VALFINAP (Applied Financial Valuation). His PhD thesis, completed in 2015, focused on the economic-financial impact of location in the Spanish hotel sector under the supervision of Isabel Neira Gómez and Luis Otero Gonzalez. His research interests span financial economics, hotel industry analysis, microfinance, ESG performance, risk management, and educational methodologies in accounting. He has extensively studied the Spanish tourism sector’s financial resilience, spatial economics, and the application of AI in financial and educational contexts. Recent publications emphasize ESG integration in investment strategies, microcredit delinquency prediction, and the impact of digital transformation on economic systems. He has also explored student perceptions of innovative teaching tools like ChatGPT and video-based learning in accounting education. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work demonstrates significant contributions to both academic and applied research in financial and tourism economics. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as analyzing location-specific effects on hotel profitability and evaluating the economic implications of circular economy practices.
AEIMIT K. LAKDAWALA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Wake Forest University. He received his B.S./B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on empirical macroeconomics with specializations in monetary policy transmission, emerging market economies, and the intersection of macroeconomics with finance. His investigations span firm-level uncertainty, distributional effects of inflation, central bank credibility, and international spillovers of monetary policy. Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on emerging economies (particularly India), analysis of monetary policy uncertainty through market-based measures, and heterogeneous effects of policy across firms and demographics. Methodologically, his work employs structural VAR models, high-frequency identification, and micro-level data analysis.
Hassan Malik is an Associate Professor at the University of East Anglia's School of Computing Sciences. Previously, he held roles as Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University and Lecturer at the University of Essex. His academic background includes a PhD in Electronic Engineering (University of Surrey, 2017), MSc in Wireless Communication Engineering (University of Oulu, 2012), and BE in Information and Communication Systems (NUST, 2009). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a 'Researcher to Innovator' diploma from SETsquared Partnership. His research focuses on wireless networking, energy-efficient systems, IoT, AI-driven communication networks, vehicular networks, and smart city applications. He has contributed to projects like the Innovate UK-funded 'Secure Platform for Authenticated and Reliable data exchange in Connected vehicles (SPARC)'. Key areas include NB-IoT, URLLC, fog computing, and privacy-preserving models in healthcare and smart grids. Research trends in his articles emphasize IoT/IoMT security, 5G/6G innovations, and AI integration in networks. His work addresses challenges in resource management, interference mitigation, and energy efficiency for emerging technologies. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) He advises on PhD students and has led projects involving industry collaborations. His expertise aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable cities, health, and innovation.
Chunming Yuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), holding a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. His research centers on International Economics, International Finance, Financial Economics, and Applied Time-Series Econometrics, with significant contributions to understanding emerging market dynamics and financial systems. Education Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles Research Focus Professor Yuan's work critically examines policy transmissions in BRICS economies, fiscal austerity impacts on sovereign credit markets, and currency futures speculation mechanisms. His expertise in time-series econometrics drives innovative analyses of exchange rate forecasting and transitional dynamics using Markov-switching models. Earlier research investigated Chinese fiscal policy, corporate governance reforms, and value-added tax systems, demonstrating consistent engagement with China's economic evolution. Publication Trends His scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory from foundational studies on Chinese tax policy (1999-2000) toward sophisticated international finance research (2011-2015). Recent work emphasizes empirical analysis of emerging markets using advanced econometric techniques, particularly focusing on BRICS nations and currency market interactions. The progression shows deepening methodological rigor while maintaining policy-relevant applications in global economic contexts.
Nicholas Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2011). His research focuses on Development Economics, International Trade, and Applied Microeconomics, with particular emphasis on trade liberalization impacts, regulatory consequences, and household decision-making in developing and indigenous communities. Education: Ph.D., Economics, University of California, Berkeley, 2011 Research Interests: Dr. Li's work examines the effects of trade policies, subsidy programs, and regulatory frameworks on economic outcomes. Recent projects include analyzing unintended consequences of infrastructure development in Arctic communities, evaluating the pass-through of retail subsidies, and studying labor market distortions caused by child labor bans. His contributions bridge empirical microeconomics with policy analysis, often employing novel datasets from Canada and India. Recent Research Trends: His publications highlight cross-border price dynamics, market structure effects on pricing, and the socioeconomic impacts of public policies. Notable themes include measuring the gains from trade liberalization, assessing in-kind transfer programs, and analyzing gender roles in household labor allocation. Grants and Advising: While specific grants or advisees are not listed, his research has been supported by institutions such as the Canadian government and international academic collaborations. Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary research groups focused on development economics and policy evaluation at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Mehdi Barati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Southern Mississippi. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2017), an M.S. from University of Tehran (2010), and a B.A. from Shahid Beheshti University (2007). His research focuses on applied microeconomics with specializations in health economics and crime economics. Key areas include efficiency in health production, healthcare consumption patterns, crime causation theories, and societal cost mitigation strategies. He employs advanced econometric modeling, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques in his empirical investigations. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on healthcare expenditure dynamics and crime policy effectiveness. His scholarly work utilizes sophisticated econometric approaches like autoregressive distributed lag modeling to analyze time-series data on US healthcare costs and crime statistics. Professional memberships include the American Economic Association and Southern Economic Association. He is fluent in Persian (native) and English (professional proficiency).
