جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Household Finance
• Banking
• Behavioral Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claire Célérier is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Household Finance. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including the University of Toronto (where she advanced from Assistant to Associate Professor between 2016-2022) and the University of Zurich (2014-2016). She maintains an affiliation with the People's History Lab and actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization including 'Race, Equity and Public Policy' (2023) and 'Banks, States and the People' (2024). Dr. Célérier's research explores how finance can benefit households through multiple lenses including behavioral economics, asset pricing, and financial history. Her work investigates innovation in finance, diversity and inclusion impacts, and historical perspectives on financial systems. She has developed significant expertise in household finance, banking, and the intersection of finance with social issues, particularly racial disparities in financial markets as demonstrated in her award-winning research on the Freedman's Savings Bank. Her scholarly output shows a clear trajectory from foundational work on security design and investor behavior toward increasingly socially relevant research on financial inclusion, racial equity, and household financial decision-making. Recent publications demonstrate her growing focus on historical contexts of financial systems and their contemporary implications, particularly regarding marginalized communities. Canada Research Chair in Household Finance (2024) Bank of Canada Governor's Award (2022) University of Toronto Top 5% Merit Award (2021) Petro Canada Young Innovators Award Program (2021) Multiple Rotman School of Management Teaching Awards (2019-2021) Ieke van den Burg Prize for Research on Systemic Risk (2015) Dr. Célérier has successfully secured substantial research funding including Insight Development Grants (CAD 54,500), Connaught Research Grant (CAD 10,000), and the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation Grant (EUR 400,000). She mentors several PhD students including Andrada Bilan (2020), Alexey Vasilenko (2023), and Purnoor Tak (Expected 2026), and has supervised numerous master's theses at both University of Toronto and University of Zurich. Her service contributions include Rotman School of Management MBA program committee, executive committee, seminar coordination, and faculty recruiting committee.

David Landriaultمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Actuarial Science
• Quantitative Risk Management
• Applied Probability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Landriault is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and a Canada Research Chair in Risk Theory. His research focuses on Actuarial Science, Quantitative Risk Management, Applied Probability, and Stochastic Processes, particularly in ruin theory, drawdown analysis, and stochastic control for insurance and finance applications. Education: PhD in Mathematics (2005), MSc in Mathematics (2003), BSc in Actuarial Science (2002) from Laval University. Affiliations: University of Waterloo (postdoctoral fellowship, 2006); Canada Research Chair in Risk Theory. Research Interests Risk and Ruin Theory Stochastic Control in Insurance and Finance Drawdown and Occupation Time Analysis Regime-Switching Models Reinsurance Design and Optimization Time-Dependent Risk Models Scientific Awards Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (F.C.I.A.), 2009 Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (F.S.A.), 2006

Andrew Greenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Administrative Law
• Climate Change Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Green serves as Professor and Metcalf Chair in Environmental Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he teaches environmental law, climate change law, administrative law, natural resources law, judicial decision-making, and international trade. His scholarly contributions span multiple legal domains with particular emphasis on the intersection of environmental regulation and administrative governance. Green's research interests encompass Environmental Law , Administrative Law , Climate Change Policy , Judicial Decision-Making , and International Trade Law . His empirical approach to legal scholarship has produced significant insights into how judges make decisions, particularly in administrative contexts, and how trade rules interact with domestic environmental regulations. His work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implications. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on Canadian climate policy implementation, judicial behavior in high courts, and the evolving standards of review in administrative law. The research demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration, incorporating machine learning approaches to analyze judicial decisions and examining the systemic challenges in environmental governance. His scholarship consistently addresses the tension between regulatory effectiveness and legal accountability. Metcalf Chair in Environmental Law Past co-President of the Society for Empirical Legal Studies Past President of the Canadian Law and Economics Association Former Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law Chair of the University of Toronto Academic Appeals Committee (2009-2018) Before joining the Faculty of Law, Green practiced environmental law in Toronto for six years, handling both litigation (including prosecutions, administrative appeals, and civil actions) and transactional work. His practical experience informs his scholarly work on regulatory design and implementation. His research has influenced policy discussions on climate change, securities regulation, and administrative law reform in Canada.

Noman Mohammedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Security
• Privacy-Preserving Techniques
• Healthcare Data Privacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Noman Mohammed is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Science, leading the Data Security & Privacy (DSP) laboratory. He specializes in privacy-preserving techniques for data sharing, addressing challenges in healthcare, genomic, and financial data. In 2020, he received the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award for his contributions to bridging privacy and data utility gaps. His research focuses on balancing data accessibility and individual privacy through technical solutions like federated learning, differential privacy, and secure genomic data processing. He emphasizes integrating policy guidelines with advanced technologies to mitigate privacy risks from interconnected data sources. Notable achievements include developing toolkits for data anonymization and federated learning frameworks, as well as advancing methods to secure cloud-based data storage and analysis. His work aligns with societal needs for robust privacy mechanisms in an era of expanding personal data collection. Future objectives involve addressing privacy challenges in emerging technologies, such as heterogeneous data integration and scalable systems for personal data management. Despite his research focus, he notably avoids social media platforms.

Michael O. Woodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainability
• Environmental Management
• Organizational Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael O. Wood is an Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) at the University of Waterloo and currently serves as the Associate Dean of Work-Integrated Learning in the Faculty of Environment. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Sustainability from the Ivey Business School at Western University, an M.A. in Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management from Western University, and a B.A. in Science from the University of Guelph. Ph.D. in Strategy and Sustainability, Ivey Business School, Western University M.A. in Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management, Western University B.A. in Science, University of Guelph Dr. Wood's research focuses on organizational responses to sustainability challenges through the lenses of space, time, scale, and social license to operate. His work spans industries like insurance, mining, carbon management, waste management, and global security, with a particular emphasis on the Blue Economy and climate change. He has contributed to frameworks for water risk assessment, sustainable packaging practices, and the role of governance in sustainability-financial performance linkages. His recent publications address transdisciplinary tools for water risk management, workforce practices' impact on sustainability, ETS policy effects, and disaster response patterns in multinational corporations. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work has been published in journals such as the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction and Economic Systems Research . Dr. Wood teaches courses like Introduction to Environment and Business and Environment and Business Project , and he collaborates with researchers like Sandhu, Weber, and Bansal on sustainability-related projects. His studies often incorporate mixed-methods analysis and policy reviews for sustainable resource management in Ontario and Canada.

Ali Lazrakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ali Lazrak is an Associate Professor at the Sauder School of Business , University of British Columbia , specializing in Finance . He holds the Peter Lusztig Professorship in Finance and teaches courses such as International Financial Markets and Institutions and Theory of Finance (2024-2025). His research bridges Political Economy , Asset Pricing , and Behavioral Finance , with a focus on ESG concerns , Voting Theory , and Time Inconsistency . Education: ENSAE (B.Sc.), Sorbonne (M.Sc.), Toulouse (Ph.D.) Contact: Henry Angus Building (HA 872), +1 604.822.9481, ali.lazrak@sauder.ubc.ca His work explores group decision-making in corporate investment, green finance (e.g., the green premium in ESG markets), and time-inconsistent preferences in continuous games. Recent publications highlight how responsible consumption and demand elasticity shape asset prices, and how institutional divestiture impacts harmful asset stranding through informational and economic channels. Scientific accolades include the Jacob Gold & Associates Best Paper Prize (2019), Best Paper Awards at HEC-McGill, UBC, Luxembourg, and Stanford conferences, and the Peter Lusztig Professorship . His methodological expertise spans stochastic control , recursive utility , and dynamic equilibrium analysis .

• Human Immunology
• Inflammation
• Autoimmunity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Channakeshava S. Umeshappa is a faculty member in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology and Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University, Canada . He holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Saskatchewan and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Calgary. Education : DVM (Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, India), MVSc (Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India), PhD (University of Saskatchewan, Canada) Research Interests : Dr. Umeshappa’s program focuses on immunoregulation in chronic diseases , particularly autoimmunity and cancer. His lab employs genetically modified murine models , omics , synthetic biology , flow cytometry , and imaging to develop immunotherapies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with clinicians and scientists. Article Trends : Recent publications highlight nanomedicine applications in autoimmune liver disease (e.g., peptide-MHC nanomedicines, invariant NKT cell reprogramming) and cancer therapy (e.g., laser-responsive nanoparticles, tumor-to-lymph gels). Studies span immuno-informatics , cell signaling , and clinical outcomes analysis.

Mauricio Drelichmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Sovereign Debt
• Fiscal Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mauricio Drelichman is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Vancouver School of Economics within the Faculty of Arts. He serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies and holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. His research focuses on Economic History , particularly Early Modern Spain , with emphasis on sovereign debt, fiscal policy, and institutional development. Ph.D., Northwestern University Director of Undergraduate Studies, UBC Research: Economic History, Early Modern Spain Drelichman's work investigates historical financial mechanisms such as sovereign debt contracts under Philip II, demonstrating how risk-sharing and contingent debt allowed sustained market access despite defaults. He has also analyzed resource curses , Dutch disease effects, and social consequences of persecution in Spain. His recent article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2021) examines long-term impacts of the Spanish Inquisition , while earlier studies explored gender wage gaps and housing markets in Early Modern Toledo. His publications often focus on historical debt sustainability , financial repression , and institutional quality . Scientific Awards: AEHE 2021 Earl J. Hamilton Prize Explorations Prize (2005/06 and 2010/11)

Justin Wanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Computer Graphics Simulation
• Medical Image Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Justin Wan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on scientific computing, medical image processing, computational finance, and machine learning. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1998), an M.A. from UCLA (1995), and a B.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (1992). Wan’s work bridges numerical methods, optimization, and deep learning, with applications in financial modeling, medical imaging, and fluid dynamics. His research interests include advanced techniques in scientific computing (e.g., multigrid methods), computer graphics simulation, and medical image enhancement (e.g., CT scan artifact reduction). He has pioneered applications of machine learning to computational finance, including option pricing and hedging using deep neural networks and GANs. His recent work explores denoising diffusion models and multi-agent systems for optimal execution in finance. Publications span topics like volatility surface computation, optimal mass transport for image registration, and parallel solvers for fluid dynamics. His methods address challenges in high-dimensional problems, robust numerical valuation, and scalable algorithms for large datasets. Wan collaborates across disciplines, integrating mathematical rigor with practical engineering solutions.

Tomasz Strzaleckiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Microeconomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tomasz Strzalecki is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. His research centers on decision theory, with a focus on ambiguity aversion , temporal preferences , stochastic choice , and bounded rationality . He earned his PhD in Economics from Northwestern University in 2008. Education: PhD in Economics (2008), Northwestern University His scholarly work spans theoretical and applied economics, including key contributions to random utility models , dynamic decision-making , and neuroeconomic modeling . Recent publications, such as Stochastic Choice Theory (2025) and Variational Bayes and non-Bayesian Updating (2024), reflect his ongoing exploration of Bayesian inference and behavioral deviations. Earlier work in Econometrica and American Economic Review established foundational models for choice aversion , time inconsistency , and ambiguity evaluation . Tomasz’s research has been published in top journals like Econometrica , American Economic Review , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , covering themes such as probabilistic sophistication , decision timing , and collective action in development economics. His co-authors include prominent economists like Drew Fudenberg, Mira Frick, and Larry Epstein.

Victoria Lemieuxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Blockchain Technology
• Trustworthy Records
• Records and Information Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Victoria Lemieux is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Arts, School of Information, and Cluster Lead for Blockchain@UBC, Canada’s largest research cluster focused on blockchain technology. Her research centers on risks to trustworthy records in blockchain systems and their impact on transparency, financial stability, and human rights. She has pioneered Canada’s first research-oriented graduate blockchain training program and organized multiple interdisciplinary summer institutes. Education: Ph.D. in Archival Studies from University College London (2002), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP, 2005). Affiliated with UBC’s Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, Sauder School of Business, and Institute for Computers, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS). Research interests span blockchain technology , trustworthy records , risk management , information governance , and visual analytics , with recent work addressing healthcare data frameworks, Web3 AI integration, and socio-cultural dynamics of decentralized systems. She has published extensively on blockchain applications in archives, land transactions, and privacy-preserving technologies. Scientific Awards : 2015 Emmett Leahy Award 2015 World Bank Big Data Innovation Award 2016 Emerald Literati Award 2016 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award Supervision: Currently accepts doctoral students in Computational Archival Science and blockchain-related archival research. Affiliated with the Blockchain@UBC cluster and multidisciplinary research teams exploring decentralized systems for social good.

• Audit
• Ethics
• Corporate Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cédric Lesage is a Professor and the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Chair in Accountancy at Concordia University. He serves as Associate Dean for Research & Impact, focusing on audit, ethics, corporate governance, and responsibility. His doctoral teaching includes ADMI 861B - Research in Auditing and ADMI 871 - Foundations of Business Research . Research Areas: Audit, Ethics, Corporate Governance, Responsibility Email: cedric.lesage@concordia.ca ORCID: 0000-0001-8460-0895 CV: Available via his profile His publications explore audit pricing, joint audit policies, media bias in corporate fraud reporting, and auditor independence in kinship economies. Collaborative work spans institutions and disciplines, emphasizing empirical and ethical dimensions of accounting research.

Samuel W.K. Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Science Methodology
• Protein Structure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel W.K. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University (2013) under Prof. Samuel Kou. His research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data science challenges in protein structure modeling, dynamic systems inference, and reliability engineering of wood-based products. He has held academic positions at the University of Florida (2013–2018) and has been at Waterloo since 2018. His research interests include Bayesian computation, statistical inference for dynamic systems, and spatial-temporal data analysis. Notable contributions include the development of manifold-constrained Gaussian processes (MAGI package) and sequential Monte Carlo methods for protein folding studies. He has advised over 15 graduate students and researchers, many of whom are now in academic or industry roles worldwide. Wong has received teaching distinctions at Harvard and holds awards including the Nash Medal (2008) for academic excellence. His work bridges computational statistics with applications in bioinformatics, structural engineering, and environmental science. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and Biometrics , and collaborates with wood scientists to improve real-time lumber quality assessment using laser imaging data. His teaching portfolio includes courses on probability theory, statistical inference, and spatial data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond academia, he maintains an active passion for classical piano performance, having performed recitals combining music with his statistical research interests.

• Global Governance
• Business Regulation
• Financial Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tony Porter is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at McMaster University , Canada. He specializes in global governance and business regulation , with a particular focus on financial regulation , digital technologies , and the organizational effects of time in governance systems. Research Highlights : Currently leads SSHRC-funded research on the interplay of geopolitics and cross-border infrastructures related to digital currencies , GPS systems , and global supply chains . Co-editor of the Handbook of Business and Public Policy (2021) and author of multiple influential books on transnational financial governance. Academic Contributions : Published 15+ articles since 2014 on topics ranging from big data governance to cybersecurity policy . Key research areas include algorithmic governance , transnational temporalities , and benchmarking networks . Educational Background : BA in Political Science from McGill University MA and PhD in Political Science from Carleton University Teaching Roles include graduate courses on Global Governance , Digital Democracy , and Political Economy , along with undergraduate courses on Globalization and International Relations .

Salem Lahlouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• GFlowNets
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Salem Lahlou is an Assistant Professor in the Machine Learning Department at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), having joined in September 2024. He previously served as a Senior Researcher at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in 2024. His academic background includes a PhD from Mila and Université de Montréal (UdeM) under Yoshua Bengio (2023), with prior studies in applied mathematics at École Polytechnique and statistical learning at École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay. His research focuses on developing more capable and reliable AI systems through three interconnected pillars: Novel Method Development : Core contributions to Generative Flow Networks (GFlowNets), uncertainty estimation techniques (DEUP), and curriculum learning frameworks Large Language Model Advancement : Enhancing reasoning capabilities and alignment through preference optimization and trace-based learning Community Tooling : Creation of torchgfn library for GFlowNets and benchmarks including BabyAI, FinChain, and LLM-BabyBench Core research areas span Machine Learning, GFlowNets, Uncertainty Estimation, LLM Reasoning, Reinforcement Learning, and AI for Science. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on GFlowNet theory/improvements (8+ papers), LLM reasoning evaluation (FinChain, LLM-BabyBench), uncertainty quantification, and societal AI impacts. Key application domains include mathematical reasoning, financial systems, privacy preservation, and cognitive science. He currently advises graduate students including Junyi (privacy risks in SNNs) and Abhijith (LLM reasoning). His group collaborates with MBZUAI faculty (Nils Lukas, Alham Fikri, Mingming Gong, Martin Takac) and industry partners on projects involving Conversational AI, Personalization, and Affective AI.