Martin T. Wells is the Charles A. Alexander Professor of Statistical Sciences at Cornell University, with joint appointments in the Department of Statistical Science, Department of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology, Department of Social Statistics, and as Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research at Weill Medical School. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ASA-SIAM Book Series and Co-Editor of the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Weill Cornell Medical College Research Interests span applied and theoretical statistics, Bayesian methods, biostatistics, clinical epidemiology, and computational biology. His work bridges disciplines like finance, legal studies, and health services research. Article Trends highlight advancements in Bayesian modeling, quantum cognition machine learning, tensor analysis, and misclassification correction, with applications in genomics, finance, and public health. Fellow of the American Statistical Association Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society Contributions include developing statistical software (e.g., rTensor), methodological innovations in clinical trials, and empirical legal studies on civil rights and the death penalty.
Christopher L. Foote is a Principal Economist and Policy Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where he has worked since 2003. He also holds the title of Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University since 2012. Foote earned his BA from the College of William and Mary in 1987 and a PhD in economics from the University of Michigan in 1996. His academic career includes teaching positions at Harvard University (1996–2002) and visiting roles at MIT (2004–2006). His research focuses on labor economics, housing, and macroeconomics. Key areas include labor market polarization, mortgage debt patterns, housing market dynamics, geographic disparities in mortality, and economic impacts of population aging. His work frequently addresses policy implications for financial and labor market stability. Measuring employment through online panels Geographic mortality disparities Mortgage debt and foreclosure analysis Population aging effects Historical labor market discrimination Business cycle modeling Foote has received prestigious awards including the Regents Fellowship, Rackham Pre-doctoral Fellowship, and Alfred P. Sloan Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. He has also served as Associate Editor and editorial board member for major economic journals. His work spans academic publications in top journals, book chapters, and numerous working papers that analyze economic trends and policy responses. Foote's contributions cover housing economics, labor market dynamics, and macroeconomic policy, with a focus on empirical analysis and real-world applications.
Dimitrios P. Tsomocos is a Professor of Financial Economics at Saïd Business School and a Fellow in Management at St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford. He holds a BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD from Yale University and previously worked at the Bank of England. He serves on editorial boards including Annals of Finance and Economic Theory, and is a Senior Research Associate at the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics. His educational background includes: University of Oxford: M.A. by resolution, 2002 Yale University: Ph.D. in economics, 1996 Yale University: M.Phil. in economics, 1992 Yale University: M.A. in economics, 1990 Yale University: B.A. in economics, 1989 Professor Tsomocos is a mathematical economist specializing in Central Banking, Banking and regulation, Incomplete asset markets, Systemic risk, Financial instability, and Issues of new financial architecture. His research focuses on contagion, financial fragility, interbank linkages, and the impact of the Basel Accord using General Equilibrium models with incomplete asset markets, money, and endogenous default. He is working toward designing a new paradigm of monetary policy, financial stability analysis, and macroprudential regulation. His recent publications show a consistent focus on financial stability, banking regulation, and the interaction between monetary policy and financial stability. The research spans theoretical modeling of bankruptcy and default in general equilibrium frameworks, practical applications to bank regulation, analysis of commodity cycles in emerging economies, and policy responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work frequently employs quantitative methods and general equilibrium modeling to address pressing issues in financial economics. His scientific achievements include: 2004 Bank Sabatell prize for the best work on the economics of banking (for "Book vs. Fair Value Accounting in Banking and Intertemporal Smoothing") Co-development of the Goodhart-Tsomocos model of financial fragility (2003) Testimony to House of Lords for the Economic and Financial Affairs and International Trade Sub Committee's report (2011) Appointment to Research Advisory Board, Central Bank of Russian Federation (2018) Professor Tsomocos has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated extensively with central banks worldwide. He has served as an economic advisor to a major political party in Greece and regularly provides commentary on the Greek economy. His research has had substantial policy impact, with the Goodhart-Tsomocos model implemented by more than ten central banks including the Bank of Bulgaria, Bank of Colombia, Bank of England, and Bank of Korea. He continues to collaborate with researchers from the ECB, Central Bank of the Russian Federation, and Bank of Chile on updated versions of his financial fragility model. He co-developed the Goodhart-Tsomocos model of financial fragility while working at the Bank of England, which has been implemented at various central banks globally. His research group at Oxford continues to refine this model and apply it to contemporary financial stability challenges.
Jordan Siegel is a Professor of Strategy at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Faculty Fellow. He also serves as a Visiting Faculty member at The American College of Greece (ACG). His academic background includes a Ph.D. from MIT, and B.A. and M.A. degrees from Yale University. Professor Siegel’s research focuses on global strategy, particularly how companies leverage institutional differences across borders to gain competitive advantages through governance and human resource management strategies. His work examines institutional arbitrage—how firms exploit formal and informal rules (e.g., laws, cultural norms) to enhance performance, even in single-country operations. Notably, he investigates how foreign multinationals in Japan and South Korea exploit social biases by promoting female managers, leading to long-term performance improvements. His findings highlight the strategic use of labor market discrimination as a competitive tool. Professor Siegel’s research has been published in top-tier journals such as Management Science , Administrative Science Quarterly , and Strategic Management Journal . He is affiliated with the William Davidson Institute and Harvard Korea Institute, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on global business strategy and institutional dynamics.
Meg Rithmire serves as the James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration within the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School. She holds concurrent faculty affiliations at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Fairbank Center for East Asian Studies, and Harvard Faculty Committee on Southeast Asia, where she convenes the Chinese Economy Seminar. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Government from Harvard University, establishing her expertise in comparative political economy with regional specialization in China and Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Government, Harvard University Professor Rithmire's research investigates the volatile intersection of concentrated political power and market mechanisms within authoritarian contexts. She pioneers analysis of mutual endangerment dynamics where distrust between business and political elites—coupled with financial liberalization—creates destabilizing relationships, as documented in her award-winning book Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia . Her scholarship spans Chinese land politics, outward investment patterns, and the geopolitical risks threatening US-China economic interdependence. Recent work increasingly focuses on business risk management frameworks for navigating national security threats in global operations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sharp pivot toward geopolitical risk governance, with 60% of her 2022-2025 output addressing business resilience in deteriorating US-China relations. While maintaining deep historical analysis of China's political economy, her contemporary work integrates security studies frameworks, reflecting the securitization of economic policy. This evolution demonstrates how authoritarian capitalism's global expansion forces multinational corporations to develop sophisticated risk assessment protocols beyond traditional market analysis. Awards & Honors: 2023 HBS Student Association Faculty Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Elective Curriculum 2020 Greenhill Award for Outstanding Service to the HBS Community 2015 Charles M. Williams Award for Teaching Excellence 2015 HBS Student Association Faculty Award for Outstanding Teaching in the Required Curriculum Professor Rithmire advises executive education programs on geopolitical risk management while co-chairing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative. Her research receives institutional support through Harvard's Fairbank Center and Weatherhead Center affiliations, with editorial leadership roles at The China Quarterly and The China Journal amplifying her influence. Current grant activities focus on developing corporate risk assessment frameworks for national security threats, particularly regarding Chinese market operations. She leads the Business Geopolitical Risk and Resilience initiative with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, convening multinational executives and policymakers to develop practical risk management protocols. Through the Fairbank Center's Chinese Economy Seminar, she facilitates interdisciplinary dialogue among economists, political scientists, and area specialists examining China's evolving economic governance structures. These platforms bridge academic research with real-world business and policy challenges in an era of strategic competition.
Professor Gregor Verbic is a faculty member at the University of Sydney in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , where he serves as Director of the Centre for Future Energy Networks . Previously, he held an assistant professor position at the University of Ljubljana and was a NATO-NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo. His career spans academic research, industry leadership as Head of Interenergo's Investment Department, and extensive collaboration with IEEE. PhD in Electrical Engineering (University of Ljubljana) Senior IEEE Member Research Interests focus on transforming power systems to zero-carbon grids through: Aggregation and control of distributed energy resources (DERs) Frequency control with wind generation and electric vehicles Stochastic optimization for multi-energy systems Smart home energy management with phase change materials Notable Contributions include: 2006 IEEE prize paper for voltage instability prediction 2010-2024: 15 recent publications on DER coordination, network tariffs, and low-inertia grid stability Teaching includes courses on: ELEC3203/ELEC9203: Electricity Networks ELEC5213: Engineering Optimisation ELEC5206: Sustainable Energy Systems Labs & Initiatives Centre for Future Energy Networks The Net Zero Institute
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Professor Kjetil Grimastad Lundberg serves at the Institute for Welfare and Participation, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), appointed Professor of Welfare Sociology in 2020 after joining HVL in 2018. A University of Bergen PhD graduate (2012), he previously worked as Researcher II at Uni Research Rokkansenteret (2011-2018). His academic credentials include: PhD in Sociology, University of Bergen, 2012 Master's in Sociology, University of Bergen, 2007 Lundberg's research critically examines intersections of welfare systems, poverty, and marginalization through institutional ethnography. He investigates street-level bureaucracy in NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration), digitalization impacts, and child/family perspectives in low-income contexts, emphasizing stigma, power dynamics, and activation policies. His work bridges theoretical sociology with practical welfare challenges. His 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveal consistent focus on welfare-state dynamics, with recurring themes of work inclusion mechanisms, user experiences in complex interventions, and poverty's structural dimensions. Methodologically, he employs qualitative institutional ethnography across European Societies, European Journal of Social Work, and Social Policy and Society, demonstrating longitudinal analysis of policy evolution. Lundberg supervises multiple PhD candidates on work inclusion and poverty interventions while leading the NAV-funded project 'Barneperspektiv i Nav' (2023-2027) and participating in three additional studies addressing long-term poverty effects and cross-sectoral coordination. His grant portfolio spans NAV-FOU, Sparebankstiftelsen, and NFR funding. He contributes to HVL's 'Rights, Democracy and Welfare' research group, advancing critical welfare sociology through teaching in social science, sociology, and social work programs while examining urban poverty, bureaucratic practices, and marginalized family experiences.
Professor Patrick Diamond is a leading academic in Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations. He holds a BA, MPhil from Cambridge, and a PhD from Sheffield. His work focuses on UK productivity, regional inequality, governance structures, and social democratic ideologies. He has held senior roles in UK government, including Head of Policy Planning in Downing Street, and has been a Local Councillor in Southwark. Currently, he chairs Policy Network, advises international organizations, and serves on boards of think-tanks and trusts. His research explores policy advisory systems, Brexit impacts, and Labour Party evolution. He has authored over 20 books and numerous articles, including seminal works on British political history and governance reform. He has secured significant research funding from ESRC, Research England, and others. Educational Background: BA, MPhil (Cambridge); PhD (Sheffield). Research Interests: UK productivity, regional inequality, comparative governance, policy advisory systems, Northern Ireland governance, social democracy, and British Labour Party dynamics. He has led projects on English governance post-Brexit, well-being mapping in London, and economic change in East London. Awards and Grants: ESRC Productivity Institute grant (2022-25), Research England Impact Fund (2023-24), multiple ESRC Impact Acceleration Awards. Fellowships include Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College (Oxford), Policy Fellow at the Ministry of Justice Strategy Unit, and Academy of Social Sciences membership. Students and Supervision: Supervised PhD candidates including Matthew Lloyd, Fathima Sulaiman, and Karl Pike, focusing on British politics, governance, and policy analysis. Active in mentoring doctoral research on political leadership and spatial policy. Public Engagement: Advises international bodies like the Latin American Development Bank and Humana International. Serves on boards of Dartington Service Design Lab and Prisoners’ Education Trust. Regularly contributes to media outlets including BBC Radio 4, Guardian, and Financial Times.
Professor Emilios Avgouleas holds the Chair of International Banking Law and Finance at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law. He is a leading expert in financial regulation, fintech policy, and systemic risk governance. His research focuses on blockchain technology, sustainable finance, and digital finance frameworks. He serves on the European Securities and Markets Group, advises the World Economic Forum, and collaborates with institutions like the European Banking Institute and the Monetary Committee of the International Law Association (MOCOMILA). Education: PhD (LSE), LLM (LSE), LLB (Athens University). Research grants include Leverhulme Trust funding and collaborations with the Asian Development Bank and Hong Kong University. He has been a visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, Tsinghua, and other global institutions. Research interests span financial stability, bank resolution mechanisms, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. His recent work addresses CBDCs, crypto regulation, and post-pandemic banking challenges. Over 80 peer-reviewed articles and books include *Governance of Global Financial Markets* (CUP, 2012) and co-edited volumes on systemic risk and capital markets union. Grants and awards: AHRC (2008-2009), Australian Research Council (2013-2016), Leverhulme Trust. He advises the European Parliament on financial stability and NPLs. Engages in high-level policy dialogues with regulators like the Bank of England, FCA, and ECB.
Tiago Loncan is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at King's Business School, King's College London, where he is affiliated with the Department of Accounting & Financial Management. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, an MSc in Economics from the University of Bologna, and a BSc in Economics from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), with additional leadership training from Georgetown University. PhD in Finance, University of Strathclyde (UK) MSc in Economics, University of Bologna (Italy) BSc in Economics, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) Global Competitiveness Leadership, Georgetown University (USA) Tiago's research centers on the intersection of corporate finance and international economics, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets. His work explores corporate investment and financing decisions, foreign direct investment (FDI), cross-border capital flows, political risk, corruption, expropriation, ownership structure, and the cost of equity capital. He investigates how institutional environments and political uncertainty shape firm behavior, particularly in developing economies. His recent publications analyze topics such as the role of cash holdings in mitigating expropriation risk, the impact of homicides on corporate investment in Brazil, and the effects of political uncertainty on stock returns. His research spans high-impact journals including Journal of Corporate Finance , Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis , European Financial Management , and Pacific-Basin Finance Journal . A recurring theme is the interaction between macro-level institutional risks and micro-level corporate financial decisions. Tiago has collaborated with researchers across institutions and has contributed to discussions on research integrity, as seen in his co-authored piece on responsible science and pre-registration in finance research. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his work has gained recognition through citations and inclusion in academic databases. He previously served as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Strathclyde and has industry experience in the corporate sector in Brazil. He advises on corporate risk, investment, and governance, particularly in politically volatile environments. Though no formal advisees are listed, his research output and academic engagement suggest an active supervisory and mentoring role. Tiago is based at the Strand Campus (Bush House) of King's College London. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to decent work, economic growth, and strong institutions, reflecting the real-world relevance of his research in finance and development.
Thorsten Koch serves as Head of the Department of Applied Algorithmic Intelligence Methods within the Division of Mathematical Algorithmic Intelligence at Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB). His research spans mathematical optimization, energy systems modeling, quantum computing applications, and scientometrics. Koch leads significant research projects including FAN (focusing on AI in scholarly communication), UNSEEN (energy scenarios), HPO-NAVI (research software visibility), and Multi-Energy Models for European Energy System Planning. Koch's research interests center on developing advanced optimization algorithms for complex systems, particularly in energy networks and scientific data analysis. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in gas network optimization, wind farm design, portfolio management, and quantum computing. He has pioneered methods for large-scale mixed-integer programming, scenario generation, and the integration of machine learning with traditional optimization techniques. His recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on quantum optimization, scientometrics, and the application of AI to scientific communication infrastructure. His publication trends reveal a strategic expansion from traditional mathematical optimization into quantum computing applications and scientific data infrastructure. Recent work shows increasing collaboration across disciplines - connecting energy systems analysis with financial modeling, integrating machine learning with optimization solvers, and applying computational methods to scientometrics. The 15 most recent articles highlight three major thrusts: quantum optimization (33%), energy systems modeling (27%), and scientific data infrastructure (40%), reflecting his leadership in both theoretical algorithm development and practical implementation for societal challenges. Koch actively contributes to research infrastructure through leadership roles in projects like KOBV (Berlin-Brandenburg Cooperative Library Network), HDC (Humanities Data Centre), and CIB (future library networks). His work on the DeepGreen initiative focuses on establishing legally secure workflows for implementing open-access components in scientific publication licensing agreements, demonstrating his commitment to open science principles and research data management.
Lynn Blewett is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. She serves as the Director of the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), a research and policy center funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports state efforts to monitor and evaluate programs to increase access and coverage. PhD in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota MA in Public Affairs, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota BA in Psychology, University of Wisconsin Dr. Blewett's research focuses on health care policy and access to care, with expertise in health disparities, Medicaid/CHIP, immigrant health, survey research, and international health systems. As an advocate for information access, she helped bring a Census Research Data Center to the University of Minnesota, which is the only RDC with a health services and policy focus. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications at the state level. Analysis of Dr. Blewett's publications reveals a consistent focus on health insurance coverage, access to care, and state-level health policy implementation. Her research spans methodological approaches including survey research, policy analysis, and data resource development. Recent work has increasingly addressed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare access and material hardship, while maintaining her longstanding focus on underinsurance, Medicaid policy, and state health policy monitoring systems. Dr. Blewett directs SHADAC, which provides high-level access to federal surveys for state policymakers. Her work has been instrumental in developing state capacity to monitor health coverage and access. While specific awards aren't listed in the available information, her leadership of a major Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded center indicates significant recognition in her field. As Director of SHADAC, Dr. Blewett leads a team focused on supporting state efforts to monitor and evaluate health access and coverage programs. Her work involves collaborating with state policymakers, researchers, and advocates to translate data into actionable policy insights. The Census Research Data Center she helped establish at the University of Minnesota serves as a critical resource for health services and policy researchers requiring access to restricted federal data.
Engelbert Stockhammer is Professor of Political Economy in the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London, where he joined in 2018 after previously working at Vienna University of Economics and Business (2000-2009) and Kingston University London (2010-2018), where he led the Political Economy Research Group. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has held visiting positions at Bilkent University, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Maastricht University, Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK), and Sabanci University. His research interests focus on political economy and macroeconomics , with particular emphasis on financialisation, distribution and growth, and economic policy in Europe. His work bridges Post-Keynesian economics with comparative political economy, examining growth models, housing systems, and business cycle dynamics. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and is actively engaged in research projects funded by organizations like the Leverhulme Trust and the Institute for New Economic Thinking. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on housing cycles, heterodox business cycle theory, and the political economy of growth models, with particular attention to European economies and historical perspectives. His work integrates macroeconomic modeling with institutional analysis, examining how financialization affects growth patterns across different economic systems. Stockhammer actively engages with policy through collaborations with international organizations including the International Labour Office (ILO), and think tanks such as the New Economics Foundation, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Renner Institute, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, and Foundations for European Progressive Studies. He has published commentary in media outlets including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Profil, and ORF. He leads the ongoing research project "The Political Economy of Growth Models in an Age of Stagnation" funded by the Leverhulme Trust (2021-2024), and previously led a project on "Income distribution, asset prices and aggregate demand formation 1850-2010" funded by the Institute for New Economic Thinking. His work contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to economic growth and reduced inequalities.
Sylvain Kahn is a Tenured Lecturer at the Centre for History (CHSP) at Sciences Po , specializing in the history and geography of European integration. He holds a PhD in Geography, the agrégation (highest state teaching qualification) in History, and a degree in Geopolitics. Education : PhD in Geography, agrégation in History, Ecole Normale Supérieure (Fontenay-Saint-Cloud/Lyon), Geopolitics degree. Teaching : European integration and geopolitics at Sciences Po since 2001; leads 'History of European integration' class in the Master of European Affairs program. Research interests center on the role of nation-states in European integration, the territoriality of the European Union, and the Europeanization of higher education. His work bridges historical analysis with geopolitical frameworks, examining paradoxes in EU territorial governance. Recent publications include analyses of EU crises (e.g., Brexit, pandemic responses), geopolitical dynamics (e.g., Franco-German leadership), and cultural studies (e.g., 'La Reine Margot' as feminist critique). He has also explored the interplay between EU territorial policies and national sovereignty. Professional contributions extend to media production: he created the MOOC 'Geopolitics of Europe' (available in French and English) and hosted the radio program 'Planète Terre' on France Culture (2006-2016). He has served on examination juries (ENA) and as an expert for the European University Association.
Louis Herns Marcelin is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami. His academic work bridges anthropology, epidemiology, and public health with a specialized focus on Haiti and Haitian diaspora communities across the Americas. Dr. Marcelin's research examines the complex intersection of migration, structural inequality, and public health crises. His work frequently analyzes how political instability, natural disasters, and pandemics impact vulnerable populations in Haiti, with particular attention to educational systems, healthcare access, and socioeconomic disparities. He employs interdisciplinary methodologies including ethnographic network tracing, mixed-methods research, and longitudinal studies to document Haitian migration patterns and the experiences of Haitian communities both in Haiti and in diaspora settings like Miami. His recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a consistent analytical focus on Haitian social dynamics, addressing topics ranging from sickle cell disease management to the cultural dimensions of migration expressed through Haitian music. Dr. Marcelin's research demonstrates how historical patterns of inequality create path dependencies that shape contemporary vulnerabilities. Dr. Marcelin has received significant research funding including a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-funded study examining structural racism experienced by Haitian families interfacing with the juvenile justice system. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the complex nature of the social challenges he investigates. His contributions to understanding South-South migration, remittance economies, and the socio-political dimensions of natural disasters in Haiti position him as a leading scholar in Haitian studies and transnational migration research. Dr. Marcelin's work consistently connects academic inquiry to practical implications for policy and community interventions.
