Dr. Mike Seiferling is an Assistant Professor in Public Finance at the School of Public Policy, University College London (UCL). He also serves as the Director of the Master in Public Administration (MPA) Programme. Over 15 years, he has worked with international organizations like the IMF, World Bank, and UN to enhance fiscal transparency, debt management, and financial literacy across 60+ countries. PhD in Political Economy, London School of Economics (2012) MRes in Political Economy, London School of Economics (2006-07) Hons BA in Economics, University of Saskatchewan His research bridges macroeconomics, finance, political science, and accounting, focusing on taxation, fiscal policy, debt management, and technological innovations in public finance. Recent work examines fiscal transparency, government financial linkages, and debt statistics in the 21st century. His publications include journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports on topics like public sector debt, budgeting, and income inequality. He teaches modules such as 'Data Analysis for Public Policy' and 'Lies, Damn Lies, and Bullshit' (scientific method and fake news analysis) at UCL.
William Huntting Howell is an Associate Professor at Boston University, specializing in American literature and culture before the Civil War, particularly the early years of the US republic. His work bridges literary studies with material culture, focusing on non-canonical fiction, poetry, and political writing. His research explores the ideological dimensions of occasional poetry from the Stamp Act era to the abolitionist movement. He has published in top-tier journals including American Literature , American Literary History , and Common-place . At Boston University since 2009, he teaches interdisciplinary courses connecting literary works with material artifacts, such as courses on the American Revolution, Enlightenment, and Boston's cultural history. Current projects include the book Worldly Muses: American Occasional Poetry from the Revolution to Reconstruction Awarded prestigious fellowships from the NEH, Mellon Foundation, and American Philosophical Society Co-editor of American Literature in Transition, Volume I: 1770-1828 and Frank J. Webb's The Garies and their Friends Contact: whhowell@bu.edu
Katja Hanewald is an Associate Professor in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School , University of New South Wales. She serves as a Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) and co-edits the North American Actuarial Journal . Her research focuses on longevity, healthy ageing trends, and insurance strategies for ageing populations, with a particular emphasis on actuarial science, health economics, and mortality modelling. Her work spans topics such as reverse mortgages, long-term care financing, housing wealth utilization, and the interplay between social factors and health outcomes. She has published extensively in leading journals across actuarial science, economics, and public health. Key themes include the design of retirement income products, risk analysis for financial instruments, and policy evaluations for aged care systems. In addition to her academic contributions, Hanewald collaborates on global health initiatives, examining intrinsic capacity trajectories and dementia risk factors across diverse populations. Her research bridges theoretical actuarial models with practical applications in policy and financial planning.
Reed Shuldiner is the Alvin L. Snowiss Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Tax Law and Policy at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. His expertise centers on federal income tax law, particularly the taxation of financial products and wealth. Prior to joining Penn, he worked in the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy. He advises governments globally—such as China, Lithuania, the Philippines, and South Africa—on income tax matters through collaborations with the IMF and U.S. Treasury. His research explores risk treatment under tax laws and wealth taxation, with notable publications in Tax Notes , Tax Law Review , and Texas Law Review . Shuldiner’s work frequently addresses modern tax policy challenges, including AMT reform, TCJA impacts, and capital gains taxation. His academic contributions span decades, with seminal articles analyzing tax code modernization, corporate integration, and wealth tax design. Shuldiner has also engaged in public discourse, as seen in his Wall Street Journal commentary on AMT implications and 16th Amendment interpretations. His role at the Center for Tax Law & Policy underscores his commitment to advancing tax policy through interdisciplinary research and global advisory roles.
Dr. Zsofia Kraussl is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Technology at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) at City, University of London. She holds a PhD in Information Systems Management from the Free University Amsterdam (2011). Her research focuses on digital transformation in finance, valuation fundamentals, and socio-economic impacts of data as an asset class, with empirical work on marketplace lending and digitization effects. She also investigates higher education curriculum design and performance metrics, having developed an MSc program in Digital Transformation in Finance at the University of Luxembourg. Additionally, she is a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley’s Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE). Education: PhD in Information Systems Management, Free University Amsterdam (2011) Her research interests span innovation in finance, digital infrastructure for sustainability, and blockchain applications like tokenization of sukuk. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of finance, technology, and education. Recent work includes AI-driven market regime forecasting and differential privacy in smart contracts. Advising and grants focus on curriculum development and digital finance initiatives. Her work often involves collaborations across academic disciplines and industry partners to address emerging trends in financial technology and educational policy. Labs/teams: Collaborates with the CSHE at UC Berkeley and leads interdisciplinary projects at Bayes Business School focusing on digital finance innovation and higher education frameworks.
Hiro Nishi is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Finance and Managerial Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), serving as Director of the Undergraduate Finance Program within the Jindal School of Management. He holds a PhD from the University of North Texas (2016), an MBA from Wichita State University (2001), and a BEc from Okayama University (1995). His teaching focuses on courses such as FIN 3390 (Introduction to Financial Modeling) and FIN 6301 (Financial Management). Nishi’s research emphasizes corporate finance, with recent work exploring environmental finance (e.g., SFDR regulations), corporate social responsibility (CSR), energy markets (crude oil and precious metals), and bankruptcy outcomes. His 2019-2025 publications analyze topics like fund flow responses to ESG downgrades, CSR benchmarking under public scrutiny, oil market efficiency, and stock volatility in bankruptcy scenarios. Professional affiliations include the Financial Management Association and the Southern Finance Association. His research demonstrates expertise in regulatory impacts, energy economics, and financial market dynamics, with a focus on practical implications for corporate strategy and investment decisions.
Yiguo Sun is a Professor of Economics and University Research Leadership Chair at the University of Guelph, Department of Economics and Finance. She specializes in econometrics, focusing on semi-/nonparametric methods for panel data, non-stationary time series, and spatial regression models. Her research addresses issues such as investment dynamics, social interactions, and threshold effects. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Hebei Normal University, an M.A. from the University of Guelph, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Awards include the CBE Senior Research Fellow (2018-2021) and University Research Leadership Chair (2022-2025). Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, Hebei Normal University (1993) M.Sc. in Mathematics, Hebei Normal University (1996) M.A. in Economics, University of Guelph (1997) Ph.D. in Economics, University of Toronto (2002) Research Interests: Dr. Sun’s work centers on advancing econometric methodologies, particularly in nonparametric and semiparametric frameworks. Key areas include: Threshold regression models and their applications in inflation dynamics and social interactions Spatial econometrics and panel data analysis Nonlinear estimation techniques addressing endogeneity and measurement error Economic growth and natural resource nexus Recent Contributions: Her 2024 paper on investment-uncertainty relationships introduced a novel estimator addressing endogeneity and measurement bias. The 2023 Social Threshold Regression advanced peer effect analysis through a spatial Durbin framework. Recent articles explore spatial spillovers in trade policies and Canadian inflation dynamics using threshold models. Awards: University Research Leadership Chair (2022-2025) CBE Senior Research Fellow in Spatial Econometrics (2018-2021) SSHRC Insight Grant (2022-2025) Grants & Advising: She leads SSHRC-funded projects on social networks and measurement errors in finance. Supervised students include Delong Li (investment dynamics), Chaoyi Chen (threshold estimation), and Hui Xiao (model averaging). Research teams focus on econometric theory and applied policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Guelph’s CBE research community, collaborating with Thanasis Stengos, Emir Malikov, and international scholars on spatial econometrics and nonlinear methods.
Hong Li is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics , University of Guelph (ranked #1 in Canada for Actuarial Science). He also holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position at the University of Waterloo's Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. His research focuses on actuarial science, insurance economics, and data analytics applied to risk management challenges in longevity, climate, and agricultural sectors. Education : PhD in Econometrics & Operations Research, Tilburg University (2015) MPhil in Economics, Tilburg University (2012) B.A. in Finance, Xiamen University (2010) Research Interests include: Machine learning for insurance underwriting and pricing Mortality forecasting and longevity risk transfer Catastrophe bond design and climate risk modeling Optimization of index-based agricultural insurance Dynamic hedging strategies for financial institutions Awards : 2018 Bob Alting von Geusau Prize (best ASTIN Bulletin paper) University Research Award (2022-2023) Grants & Funding include: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($69,623 CAD) NSERC Discovery Grant ($127,500 CAD) CAS Individual Grant ($18,000 USD) Teaching includes courses on risk management, actuarial economics, and financial econometrics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Professional Service : Editorial Board Member: Annals of Actuarial Science and Journal of Risk and Insurance Member, Canadian Institute of Actuaries Academic Research Committee
Eugenia Gorina is an Associate Professor of Public and Nonprofit Management at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Her expertise spans government financial management, municipal fiscal health, public sector retirement systems, and migration studies. She holds a PhD in Public Administration and Policy from Arizona State University (2013) and a Master of Arts in Foreign Language Translation from Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University, Russia (2005). Her research focuses on fiscal policy, including pension reforms, municipal financial condition analysis, and the interplay between social security systems and public sector labor markets. Key contributions include work on teacher attrition linked to pension plans, fiscal slack theory, and municipal annexation impacts. She has also explored migration patterns in Kyrgyzstan and Russia, emphasizing economic adaptation and civic engagement. Dr. Gorina’s publications address topics like unfunded pension liabilities, voter behavior in environmental sustainability transitions, and fiscal distress prediction models. Her research bridges academic theory with practical policy solutions for local governments. She previously served as Assistant Professor at UTD from 2013–2020 and maintains active engagement in interdisciplinary collaborations.
Prof. Rainer Haselmann holds the Chair of Finance, Accounting and Taxation at the Department of Economics, Goethe University Frankfurt. His research focuses on financial regulation, banking supervision, systemic risk, and monetary policy, with an emphasis on EU financial market law and international policy agendas (G20, FSB, IOSCO, ESRB, ESMA). Research Areas: Financial Regulation, Banking Supervision, Systemic Risk, Monetary Policy, EU Financial Market Law, International Financial Policy Team: Collaborates with Nadine Orth (administration), Esther Krommenhoek, Cornelius Kruse, and Julian Rettberg (research assistants). His recent publications explore real estate risks, financial stability during crises, model-based regulation limitations, and energy transition investments. He supervises theses and teaches courses related to finance and banking regulation at Goethe University Frankfurt.
Dr. Mitsuru Misawa is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Center for Japanese Global Investment and Finance at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii at Manoa. He holds a PhD in International Finance from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the University of Hawaii, and an LLM from Harvard Law School. His research focuses on international finance, banking, and Japanese business strategies. Dr. Misawa has authored multiple books, including International Business and Finance in Japanese Corporations , and over 50 Harvard Business School cases, many of which are bestsellers. His work has been widely adopted globally. He has also received honors such as the Colonel of Kentucky and Ambassador of Ina City, Japan. Dr. Misawa’s academic career includes roles as Director at Industrial Bank of Japan and extensive experience in financial engineering and international investments. He established the U.H. Professor Misawa-Honjo International Fellowship to promote student exchange between Japan and Hawaii. His research interests span international banking, corporate governance, and economic policy, with a focus on Japan’s financial markets. His case studies analyze topics like Abenomics, negative interest rates, and corporate scandals, offering insights into Japan’s economic challenges and innovations. Education: PhD (University of Michigan, 1967), MBA (UH, 1965), LLM (Harvard, 1964), LLB (Tokyo University, 1960) Awards: Colonel of Kentucky, Arkansas Traveler, Commendation from Consul General of Japan, Ambassador of Ina City Grants: Administers the Misawa-Honjo Fellowship, providing $30,000 annually to support student exchanges since 2007
Jennie C. Stephens is the Dean's Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy at Northeastern University's School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. She holds adjunct roles at Maynooth University (Ireland) and Harvard University. Her work focuses on climate justice, renewable energy transitions, energy democracy, and equity in climate policy. She is author of Climate Justice and the University (2024) and Diversifying Power (2020), advocating for antiracist, feminist leadership in sustainability. Education: PhD, Environmental Science and Engineering, California Institute of Technology (2002) MS, Environmental Science and Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1998) BA, Environmental Science and Public Policy, Harvard University (1997) Research Interests: Stephens integrates feminist, antiracist, and decolonial perspectives into climate policy, fossil fuel phase-out, energy democracy, and university reform. Key areas include: Climate justice frameworks Renewable energy equity Higher education's role in climate activism Fossil fuel industry influence on universities Awards: Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellowship (2023-2024) Leopold Leadership Fellowship (2015-2016) Arab-American Frontiers Fellowship (2017) Key Projects: Co-founder of the Climate Justice Universities Union Leadership in the Global Resilience Institute and Northeastern Environmental Justice Research Collaborative Advocacy for energy justice through policy and community engagement
Syed Mahmud is a Teaching Professor in Economics and International Business at Aston University, affiliated with the College of Business and Social Sciences. His research focuses on corporate finance, risk management, debt structure analysis, stock liquidity, and political uncertainty. He explores strategies to mitigate corporate risks, optimize debt instruments, and assess market dynamics influenced by political factors. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, including a 2024 article in the Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting and a 2018 study in the International Review of Financial Analysis. His work contributes to understanding investor behavior, intraday market patterns, and the role of derivatives in reducing equity costs. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. He is accepting PhD students but no advisees are listed. No grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided materials.
André Castro Silva is an Associate Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Economics. His research focuses on Finance and Macroeconomics, with particular emphasis on inflation, monetary policy, capital flows, and innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (2004), alongside multiple M.Sc. degrees from the University of Chicago and Fundação Getúlio Vargas. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Chicago (2004) M.Sc. in Economics, University of Chicago (2002) M.Sc. in Economics, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (1999) B.Sc. in Production Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1995) Research Interests: Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, and Monetary Economics. His work bridges theoretical models with policy-relevant insights, often addressing challenges in inflation management, fiscal policy, and financial market dynamics. Publications: Silva has contributed to top-tier journals such as the Review of Financial Studies , Economic Theory , and Journal of Development Economics . His research explores topics like the welfare costs of inflation, monetary policy transmission mechanisms, and the impact of fiscal policies on economic stability. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, his research has been presented at major conferences (American Economic Association, Econometric Society) and reflects sustained engagement with policy-relevant questions. No student advisees are listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Nova SBE's Economics for Policy Knowledge Center and Environmental Economics Knowledge Center, though specific lab/team roles are not detailed.
Cuili Qian is an Ashbel Smith Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), holding a faculty position in the Department of Organizations, Strategy and International Management within the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business. Her research focuses on stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, political strategy in transitional economies (especially China), and international business dynamics. She has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Emerald Citations of Excellence (2017) and the Research Excellence Award from City University of Hong Kong (2014). Education: Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2010) M.A., Leiden University, Netherlands (2005) M.A., Renmin University of China (2005) B.A., Renmin University of China (2003) Research Interests: Qian’s work explores the interplay between firms and their broader environments, particularly in transitional economies. She investigates how political strategies, stakeholder dynamics, and governance structures influence corporate behavior. Her studies often address CSR reporting practices, the role of CEO characteristics (e.g., experience, political orientation) in strategic decision-making, and the impact of institutional voids on firm performance. She has contributed to understanding expatriate staffing in multinational corporations and the implications of corporate political activities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like contingency theory, institutional theory, and stakeholder theory, offering insights for both academia and practitioners. Key Contributions: Notable articles include studies on stakeholder legitimacy and CSR reporting in China, the moderating effects of CEO political connections on firm performance, and the strategic implications of expatriate management. Her research often highlights the tension between short-termism and long-term sustainability, particularly in contexts with weak institutions. Awards: Emerald Citations of Excellence (2017) Research Excellence Award, City University of Hong Kong (2014) AAOM Best Paper Award (2012) AOM IM Division Samsung Best Paper Award (2009) Grants & Service: Qian serves on editorial boards of top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal. Her academic service reflects her leadership in advancing management scholarship, particularly in areas of strategy and international business. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab names are mentioned, her research collaborations span international networks, focusing on comparative studies between advanced and transitional economies.
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