Professor Irene Scopelliti holds the position of Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) within the Faculty of Management at City St George's, University of London. She leads the Marketing Group and co-directs the Behavioural Research Lab. Her research focuses on consumer psychology, judgment, and decision-making, with notable contributions to areas such as social norms, cognitive biases, and behavioral interventions. She has a PhD from Bocconi University and has held positions at Carnegie Mellon University and various visiting roles internationally. Education: BA in Music, Conservatorio di Musica, Italy MSc in Economics and Management, University of Calabria, Italy PhD in Management (Marketing), Bocconi University, Italy Research interests span consumer behavior, decision theory, and organizational behavior. Notable work includes studies on food consumption norms, gamification in savings goals, and gender differences in self-promotion. Her findings have been featured in outlets like Psychological Science , Management Science , and media like BBC News and Forbes . Awards include the Academy of Management Best Paper Proceeding (2016), Cass Business School Research and Enterprise Prize (2015), and recognition from the AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium (2009). She has also contributed to academic leadership roles, including REF lead for the Faculty of Management and Behavioral Research Pool Director. Her teaching includes analytical methods for marketing at the MSc level and experimental design in the PhD program. She collaborates with institutions such as the University of Klagenfurt and University of Calabria, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to behavioral science.
Melvyn TEO is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Finance and Deputy Dean (Faculty & Research) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University and has been a prominent figure in finance academia since joining SMU in 2007. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University (2002) MA in Economics, Harvard University (1998) BA in Economics and Mathematics (cum laude), Cornell University (1997) Research Interests focus on Empirical Asset Pricing, Hedge Funds, and Behavioral Finance . His work explores topics like hedge fund diversification, manager traits, and socially responsible investing. Notable contributions include analyzing hedge fund performance, liquidity risks, and behavioral biases influencing investment decisions. Awards and Recognition include the 2024 Higher Education Award, Jack Treynor Prize (2017), and Lee Kong Chian Professorship. He has held leadership roles such as Deputy Dean since 2017 and Associate Dean for Research (2011–2016). His research spans 25+ years, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles published in top journals like Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Key themes include hedge fund dynamics, market efficiency, and institutional investor behavior. He directs the BNP Paribas Hedge Fund Centre and actively serves on academic conference committees (e.g., China International Conference in Finance). His grants include a Singapore MOE Tier 2 grant (2015–2017).
Adam Zaremba is an Associate Professor in the Finance & Accounting department at MBS. His expertise spans asset pricing, investment strategies, portfolio management, international finance, and capital allocation. Prior to joining MBS in 2020, he was affiliated with the University of Dubai (UAE) for three years. Education: PhD in Finance from Poznan University of Economics and Business (2012) His research integrates artificial intelligence with financial markets, focusing on factor investing, cryptocurrency dynamics, ESG strategies, and climate finance. Recent work includes machine learning applications in factor return prediction, cross-sectional cryptocurrency interactions, and non-standard errors in crypto analytics. Themes in his publications highlight advancements in momentum investing , capital allocation , and risk modeling across traditional and emerging markets. He has contributed to journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Review of Finance .
ALCOUFFE Simon is a Professor at the Management Control, Accounting and Auditing department of Toulouse Business School. His research focuses on management accounting innovations, environmental sustainability, and the interplay between corporate governance and accounting practices. He explores topics such as carbon accounting, cost behavior dynamics, and the adoption of environmental management tools in SMEs. Key research areas include: Environmental Management Accounting (EMA) and its role in sustainability Diffusion of management accounting innovations (e.g., Activity-Based Costing) Innovation dynamics in accounting systems and control mechanisms Global performance measurement and oversight mechanisms in start-ups and SMEs His publications analyze how organizations balance financial and non-financial metrics, particularly in the context of environmental governance and international sustainability frameworks. Recent work highlights tensions between corporate reporting standards and practical implementation challenges.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
E. Geoffrey Love is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, part of the Gies College of Business. He serves as Academic Co-Director of the Hoeft Technology and Management Program and Academic Director of the Carle Executive Education Program. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University (1997) and an AB in Applied Mathematics (1982), Love specializes in organizational innovation, corporate reputation, and institutional change. His research explores how firms navigate social evaluations, strategic innovation, and leadership dynamics. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior (Harvard, 1997); AB in Applied Mathematics (Harvard, 1982) Positions: Academic Co-Director, Hoeft T&M Program (2024–present); Associate Professor (2016–present); Assistant Professor (2009–2016) Love's research interests span organizational design, leadership, and the impact of CEOs on corporate reputation. His work integrates institutional theory, strategic management, and behavioral insights. Notable studies include the dynamics of corporate reputation following downsizing, CEO succession, and the role of chief innovation officers. His recent articles highlight attention-based strategic leadership and innovation ecosystems across G-20 nations. Awards: Dean’s Impact Award (2022), Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award (2022) Love advises on multi-functional leadership and innovation strategy, emphasizing interdisciplinary education through programs like Hoeft T&M. His grants include funding for 'Attentional Control and Organizational Intelligence' (2024–2026). He teaches courses on strategic innovation, organizational behavior, and entrepreneurial management, leveraging over two decades of academic and industry insights.
Morten O. Ravn is a Professor of Economics and Chair of Macroeconomics at University College London (UCL). He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton (1993) and a MSc from Aarhus University (1990). Previously, he held positions at the University of Southampton, European University Institute, London Business School, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His research focuses on macroeconomics, monetary and fiscal theory, applied economics, and international economics. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, European Economic Association, and an Advanced ERC Grantee. He has supervised over 40 PhD students and serves as Co-Editor of Quantitative Economics and Chairman of the Royal Economic Society Publications Committee. Ravn's academic contributions span theoretical and empirical macroeconomics, including work on business cycles, tax policy effects, and financial frictions. His research has been published in top journals like the American Economic Review and Econometrica . He actively participates in policy discussions, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to economic challenges. His recent work explores the interplay between economic uncertainty, labor markets, and policy responses. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Southampton (1993) MSc in Economics (cand.oecon), Aarhus University (1990) Awards & Roles: Fellow of the Econometric Society Fellow of the European Economic Association Advanced ERC Grant Recipient Co-Editor, Quantitative Economics Grants & Activities: Recipient of European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant Member of the Selection Board for Riksbankens Jubileumsfond Ravn’s research lab and collaborative networks focus on macroeconomic modeling, fiscal policy analysis, and international economic dynamics. His work frequently integrates empirical evidence with theoretical frameworks to address contemporary economic issues.
Professor Ivona Hideg holds dual roles as Professor of Organisation Studies at the Saïd Business School and Tutorial Fellow in Management at Jesus College, University of Oxford. She specializes in workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), focusing on gender, race, ethnicity, and language/accent discrimination. Her research bridges organizational behavior and public policy, offering actionable insights for fostering inclusive workplaces. Education: PhD in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (Canada) MASc in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Waterloo (Canada) B.A. (Honours) in Psychology and Business, University of Waterloo (Canada) Research Interests: Ivona’s work examines systemic barriers to equality, including benevolent sexism, accent discrimination, and the intersectionality of identities. Her studies highlight practical strategies for organizations to leverage diversity while addressing inequities. Recent projects explore the impact of parental leave policies, cognitive labor divisions during crises, and pandemic-era workplace incivility toward Asian workers. Awards & Recognition: Runner-up for Responsible Business Education: Academic Research with Impact (Financial Times, 2022) Responsible Research in Management Award (Academy of Management Fellows, 2019) Early Researcher Award (Ontario Ministry of Research, 2016) Teaching & Academic Service: She teaches Management/Organizational Behaviour at the undergraduate level and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the postgraduate level. She has served on editorial boards (e.g., Academy of Management Journal) and advisory panels (e.g., Administrative Science Quarterly), and held visiting roles at institutions including the University of Western Australia and Católica Lisbon School of Business. Lab & Outreach: Her research lab investigates contemporary EDI challenges. Personal interests include family life and cultural exploration, reflecting her commitment to balancing professional and personal spheres.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States
Jeffrey R. Brown is the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business and Dean of the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also serves as Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Retirement Research Center and previously led the Center for Business and Public Policy. His expertise spans macroeconomics, finance, and political economy, with a focus on retirement security, public insurance markets, and policy design. Education: Brown holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (1999), an M.P.P. from Harvard (1995), and B.A. degrees in Economics and Political Science from Miami University (1990). He has held roles at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, the Social Security Advisory Board, and as a consultant to federal agencies and financial firms. Research Interests: His work examines the intersection of public and private insurance markets, particularly retirement-related topics like annuities, pensions, Social Security, and long-term care. He explores behavioral economics barriers to optimal retirement planning and the impact of tax policies on savings behavior. Publications: Brown’s recent work analyzes trends in retirement income strategies, political connections and firm value, and the effects of policy interventions on consumer decisions. His articles appear in leading journals such as the Review of Economics and Statistics and Journal of Financial Economics . Awards: He has received prestigious honors including the Paul A. Samuelson Award and Lumina Award. His leadership roles include trustee positions at TIAA and advisory roles at the Brookings Institution’s Tax Policy Center. Administration & Governance: As Dean, Brown oversees strategic initiatives and academic programs. He also chairs the TIAA Audit Committee and contributes to policy discussions through roles at the Center for Audit Quality and UI Singapore Research LLC.
Balbinder Singh Gill is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Sustainability at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD in Finance from Temple University (2021). His research focuses on sustainable finance, climate finance, fintech, the political economy of finance, real estate finance, and labor dynamics in financial contexts. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading finance journals, with a focus on disaster impacts, corporate finance, and regulatory frameworks. Education: PhD in Finance (2021), Temple University Research interests include analyzing how natural disasters influence corporate capital structures, the relationship between CEO leadership and employee compensation, and the intersection of healthcare access with mortgage interest rates. His work frequently bridges environmental, political, and financial systems to address modern economic challenges. Recent articles explore topics such as mortgage interest rate fluctuations tied to health uninsurance, retail gasoline pricing impacts, and the moderating role of CEO leadership styles in firm leverage decisions. These studies highlight Gill’s interdisciplinary approach to finance, combining environmental, political, and labor economics perspectives. Awards: 2024 Provost Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring Teaching and Learning Fellow (2023) Multiple teaching excellence commendations (2021–2023) Gill advises students across undergraduate and graduate programs, teaching courses like Sustainable Finance (FIN540) and International Business (BT360). He actively participates in institutional service roles, including membership in the Center for Research toward Advancing Financial Technologies (CRAFT) and the Finance Ph.D. Student Search Committee. Outside academia, Gill maintains a commitment to personal well-being through daily running and soccer, balancing rigorous academic work with healthy lifestyle practices.
Overview Amir Rahmati is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University , where he directs the Ethos Security & Privacy Lab and is a member of the National Security Institute. His work focuses on securing emerging technologies like IoT, AR, and ML systems. Education PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, University of Michigan (2017) Research Focus His research addresses security threats in emerging systems, including: Cyber-Physical System vulnerabilities Adversarial ML attacks Hardware security Privacy-preserving frameworks Notable contributions include work on cryptocurrency scam detection, neural network robustness, and AR system security. Grants & Awards Supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Meta, NVIDIA, and IBM. His research has been featured in MIT Technology Review , Washington Post , and Bloomberg . Advising Seeking students with expertise in hardware, software, ML, UX, or network protocols passionate about security/privacy. Apply via the graduate program and fill out his interest form. Labs & Collaborations Leads the Ethos Lab focusing on securing IoT, AR, and ML systems. Collaborates on projects like Erebus (AR access control) and Valve (serverless computing security).
Debanjan Mitra is the Voya Financial Fellow and Professor of Marketing at the University of Connecticut School of Business. His research focuses on consumer perception processes, innovation, and the development of metrics for organizations, products, and customers to evaluate their short-term and long-term impact. He employs analytical and econometric methods to study these effects across organizations, product categories, and brands. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Marketing) from New York University (2004), a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (P.G.D.M.) from the Indian Institute of Management (1990), and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from the Indian Institute of Technology (1988). Prior to his doctoral studies, he gained industry experience in marketing positions at Coca Cola and Diageo. Professor Mitra's research interests are multifaceted, covering Innovation, Consumer Perception, Quality Management, New Product Development, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, and Regulatory Marketing. His work in marketing analytics has provided insights into customer behavior and brand performance, while his research on regulatory marketing explores how firms navigate marketing regulations, particularly in financial markets. He has also made significant contributions to understanding quality from a customer perspective and its role in merger analysis. His publications appear in premier journals such as the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Management Science. The trajectory of his recent work (from 2012 to 2021) shows a consistent focus on the interplay between marketing metrics, regulatory constraints, and innovation, with increasing emphasis on data-driven approaches to marketing strategy. Professor Mitra's scholarly contributions have been recognized with numerous awards: Marketing Science Institute Scholar American Marketing Association’s Varadarajan Award for Early Career Contributions to Marketing Strategy Research Harold H. Maynard Best Paper Award Excellence in Global Marketing Research Award Marketing Science Institute’s Robert D. Buzzell Award INFORMS’ John D. C. Little Award Finalist INFORMS’ Frank M. Bass Award Finalist Academy of Marketing Science’s Emerging Distinguished Scholar He has served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Marketing and his research has received media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business Week, Forbes, and CNN. Professor Mitra has consulted for many Fortune 500 firms and high-tech start-ups, applying his academic insights to real-world business challenges. In the classroom, he teaches graduate courses including 'Customer Insights', 'Brand Management', and 'Marketing Analytics', as well as PhD courses on 'Marketing Strategy Research' and 'Multivariate Analysis'. His industry experience and academic rigor provide a unique perspective for his students. At the University of Connecticut, Professor Mitra is a core faculty member in the Marketing department within the School of Business, where he continues to advance research in marketing strategy and analytics while mentoring the next generation of marketing scholars and practitioners.
Dr. Julio Huato is a Professor of Economics at St. Francis College with expertise in financial economics, political economy, and public finance. He holds a PhD from CUNY Graduate Center, MA from New School for Social Research, and BA from Universidad de La Habana. His research examines capitalist dynamics through Marxian frameworks, including global profit rate trends, digital technology economics, and inequality. Current projects analyze the political economy of modern technology. As executive editor of Science & Society , he oversees scholarly discourse on Marxist theory. Publications include mathematical modeling of wealth distribution, analyses of pandemic income impacts on mental health, and historical studies of imperialism. Teaching experience spans Drew University, Ramapo College, and SUNY Purchase.
Professor Meredith Crowley is a Professor of Economics and Deputy Chair of the Faculty at the University of Cambridge, where she also serves as a Research Fellow at CEPR (London). She is a Fellow of St. John's College and serves as a Research Coordinator for the Janeway Institute's Transmission Mechanisms and Economic Policy Research Theme. Professor Crowley has established herself as a leading expert in international trade and trade policy, with extensive engagement with international institutions including Bruegel, CEPII, and the Kiel Institute. Professor Crowley's educational background includes: PhD (2001) and MS (1999) in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison MPP (1996) in International Trade and Finance from Harvard University AB (1990) in Asian Studies and Chemistry from Bowdoin College Professor Crowley's research focuses on international trade and trade policy, with particular expertise in trade agreements, trade remedies, currency invoicing, and the economic impacts of Brexit. Her work examines how trade policy uncertainty affects firm behavior, how trade agreements shape market competition, and how exchange rate movements influence trade flows. She has made significant contributions to understanding pricing-to-market dynamics, the role of dominant currencies in trade, and the challenges facing the global trading system, frequently using detailed firm-level data in her empirical analyses. Analysis of Professor Crowley's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of trade policy and firm behavior. Her work demonstrates how trade policy uncertainty influences market entry decisions, how trade agreements create competitive effects across markets, and how currency invoicing patterns respond to major economic events like Brexit. Her research combines rigorous empirical methods with deep policy relevance, often using detailed firm-level data to examine how international trade operates in practice, with particular attention to the impacts of trade disputes, tariff threats, and exchange rate fluctuations. Professor Crowley has received significant recognition for her work, including being elected as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in 2016. She has secured multiple research grants, including a UK in a Changing Europe Fellowship from the Economic and Social Research Council (2019-2022) and a Data Impact Fellowship from JISC (2017). She also received an ESRC grant for research on 'The impact of trade policy and exchange rate shocks on trade' (2017-2018). Professor Crowley has supervised several PhD students, including Chuan-Han Cheng (International Macroeconomics, Trade, and Monetary Policy) and Yi (Amanda) Wang (International Trade, Innovation, Productivity), and advised others such as Deniz Atalar (Inter-Sectoral Trade Linkages in Aggregate Fluctuation) and Ana Lleo-Bono (Behavioral, Experimental, and Organizational Economics). She serves as co-investigator for the publicly-funded Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy and has been actively involved in policy discussions, serving on the Trade and Economy Panel of the UK Department for International Trade and providing scientific advice to international institutions. Professor Crowley is a key member of the Janeway Institute for Economics at Cambridge and actively contributes to the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy. Her research group focuses on empirical microeconomics, particularly examining international trade phenomena through detailed firm-level data analysis. She has established herself as a leading voice in trade policy discussions, with over 100 media appearances including BBC, The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Economist, where she explains complex trade issues to the public and policymakers.
Chris Telmer is an Associate Professor of Financial Economics at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. He has held key academic positions since 1998 and served as Department Head for Economics from 2019 to 2021. His work bridges finance, macroeconomics, and international economics. PhD in Economics (Queen's University, 1992) BA Hons. in Economics (University of Western Ontario, 1986) His research focuses on: Government subsidies for renewable energy financing Consumption behavior and risk sharing Exchange rate dynamics and international finance Intergenerational mobility and surname-based economic inference Labor-market risk and financial markets Recent publications highlight trends in international finance , intergenerational mobility , and macroeconomic risk . Key topics include currency risk, asset pricing, and demographic analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Undergraduate Teaching Award (1995) George Leland Bach Award for MBA Teaching (2001) Telmer has advised numerous students, collaborated with global institutions, and held visiting roles in Canada, Chile, Japan, Spain, and Sweden. His work connects financial markets with macroeconomic policy challenges.
Alex Michaelides is a Professor of Finance at Imperial College Business School since 2013 and a Research Fellow at CEPR (International Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Programmes). He holds affiliations with Imperial's Energy Futures Lab and Language and Communication Intelligence initiatives. Previously, he served at the London School of Economics (LSE) as Lecturer (2001-2006) and Associate Professor (2006-2010), and at the University of Cyprus as Professor of Finance (2010-2014). He earned his PhD in Economics from Princeton University (1997) and BA in Economics from Harvard (1993). His research focuses on household finance (e.g., life-cycle portfolio choice), asset pricing with heterogeneous agents, housing markets, and macro-finance intersections. Notable work includes analyses of pension systems, sovereign debt crises (e.g., Cyprus), and banking system dynamics. He has held visiting roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ECB, and served on the Central Bank of Cyprus' board (2013-2014). Leadership roles include Head of Finance at Imperial (2014-2021) and Director of Postgraduate Studies (since 2023). His work bridges theoretical models with policy-relevant insights, addressing fiscal procyclicality, central bank independence, and climate regulatory impacts.
