Professor Shaun Larkin is a part-time academic at the School of Public Health , University of Sydney, specializing in Health Policy and Financing . He is affiliated with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre . With a career spanning executive roles at HCF and non-executive directorships in health startups, his work bridges academia and industry. Education : Harvard Business School alumnus with a HlthScD, MBA, MHSc, and BHA. His research focuses on health economics , health policy , and health services management , emphasizing: Translational research in healthcare financing Trends in private-public healthcare partnerships Price transparency in private health insurance Leadership in health systems Chronic disease management Quality use of medicines His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work in: Psychiatric services data standardization (2000) Heart disease and diabetes management (2013-2015) Telehealth interventions (2017-2018) Private sector policy frameworks (2019-2020) Saudi Arabian health reforms (2022-present) Private equity in healthcare (2025) As an advisor, he currently supervises research students on topics including: Quality use of medicines in Saudi Arabia Sustainable financial models for private hospitals Patient-reported outcome measures in Australia He also contributes to the Leeder Centre and engages with global health startups as an investor and advisor.
Josef Rauschecker serves as a full-time Professor at Kehl University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration since 2010, holding a dedicated position in Public Business Administration with specialized focus on investment and hospital management systems within public sector institutions. His research concentrates on operational frameworks in publicly funded administrative environments, particularly examining financial strategies and healthcare infrastructure management. Core interests include: Public sector resource allocation Healthcare investment optimization Hospital administrative systems Public financial governance No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials. Professional activities show no referenced graduate student mentorship, external research grants, or laboratory affiliations within the available institutional profile.
Dr. Ly Fie Sugianto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Monash Business School, Monash University. Her research focuses on the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in accounting and business systems, with applications in the energy sector and organizational behavior. Monash Business School, Monash University Department of Accounting Specialization: Accounting Information Systems, Data Analytics, AI Her research interests span Accounting Information Systems , Agent-Based Simulation , Decision Support Systems , and Technology Adoption . She applies computational methods to study competitive dynamics in deregulated electricity markets and the impact of digital tools on employee well-being and organizational resilience. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in using AI and simulation to analyze complex socio-technical systems, particularly in energy markets and leadership dynamics. Keywords across her work include agent-based modeling , data analytics , servant leadership , and enterprise social media , indicating interdisciplinary research at the intersection of information systems, management, and public policy. Her scientific awards include competitive grants from the ARC (SPIRT/Linkage) , the Australia Indonesia Governance Research Partnership (AIGRP) , and the Sumitomo Foundation . ARC Grant: Dispatch Optimisation in the Australian National Electricity Market Sumitomo Foundation: Technology Use and Employee Well-Being AIGRP: Governance and MSME Resilience during Pandemic Dr. Sugianto has advised research projects and collaborated with industry partners such as Western Power , Ecogen Energy , and AEMO . She is currently accepting PhD students and leads externally funded research initiatives. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry innovation and responsible consumption. She is affiliated with research teams focusing on intelligent decision support systems and digital transformation in business , with active collaborations in Australia and Indonesia.
Ana Marques is a Visiting Professor at Norwich Business School (University of East Anglia), specializing in accounting and quantitative methods. She previously served as head of research at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon and held visiting roles at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Her academic background includes a PhD in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master's in Management from Instituto Superior de Gestão (Portugal), and a 5-year Licenciatura in Management from the same institution. Her research focuses on non-GAAP earnings disclosures, corporate governance, ESG/CSR, and voluntary disclosures. Key funding includes a €80,000 Marie Curie grant and over €120,000 from Portugal's Foundation for Science and Technology. She has published in top journals like Review of Accounting Studies and European Accounting Review . Marques holds editorial roles at European Accounting Review and Accounting in Europe , and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the EAA's Accounting Research Center. She has organized major conferences like JIAR 2023 and the Lisbon Accounting Conference, and contributes to professional bodies such as the American Accounting Association (AAA) and European Accounting Association (EAA). Her work addresses disclosure strategies, sustainability assurance, and regulatory impacts, with recent focus on gender diversity policies and ESG-investment linkages. Research outputs emphasize global accounting practices and regulatory effectiveness across diverse sectors.
Erik Bohlin is a Professor at Western University's Ivey Business School in the Business, Economics and Public Policy department. He holds the Ivey Chair in Telecommunication Economics, Policy and Regulation and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Telecommunications Policy . Currently on leave from Chalmers University of Technology, he combines economic theory with telecommunications policy analysis. PhD in Economics of Technology from Chalmers University of Technology (1995) BA in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics (1987) Masters and Bachelor in Theology from Community Chapel College (1984-1985) His research focuses on telecommunications policy, digitalization's socioeconomic impact, broadband regulation, and technology diplomacy. He examines network effects, market entry strategies, and digital infrastructure's role in economic growth. Recent publications analyze 5G regulation, AI's societal impact, digital technology adoption strategies, and broadband's economic effects. These works span telecommunications economics, policy analysis, and technology's macroeconomic influence. Scientific Affiliation : Member of Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Past Chair of International Telecommunications Society Teaching activities include developing and instructing graduate courses on Digital Strategy and Policy. The Chair receives funding from Ivey Business School, Bell Canada, and TELUS.
Pawan Adhikari is a Professor of Accounting at Essex Business School, University of Essex , where he serves as Director of Impact and Enterprise and Director of Essex Accounting Centre . He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management and a Executive Board Member of the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research Network (CIGAR) . Previously, he led accounting reforms at Nepal’s Accounting and Auditing Standards Board and lectured at Nord University, Norway. PhD, Nord University Business School Fellow of the Higher Education Academy His research focuses on public sector accounting in developing countries, particularly accounting reforms , public value creation , and climate accountability . He explores how accrual accounting and participatory budgeting can enhance transparency in South Asian and African contexts. His work has influenced policy-making in Nepal and is recognized with the 2023 Best International Research Impact award by the University of Essex. Recent publications analyze wellbeing economies (2025), NGO accountability in disasters (2024), and climate budgeting (2023). He collaborates with institutions like the World Bank , European Commission , and British Academy , focusing on projects related to financial resilience , circular economy , and health sector accountability . Supervising 8 current PhD students, his advisees have produced work on topics like accrual accounting in Bangladesh and NGO accountability in Palestine . World Bank/PEFA Research Award African Accounting and Financial Association (AAFA) Award ESRC IIA Impact Fund GCRF and SeNSS Grants 2019 Best Postgraduate Supervisor (Essex)
Daniel Adelman is the Charles I. Clough, Jr. Professor of Operations Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He joined the faculty in 1997 after completing his PhD in industrial engineering and operations research at Georgia Tech. Adelman is a leading expert in Business Analytics and Management Analytics, helping companies deploy data and decision analysis to build world-class strategic and tactical management capabilities. Adelman received his PhD in industrial engineering and operations research in 1997, along with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering and a master's degree in operations research, all from the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Daniel Adelman's research focuses on applying analytical models to solve complex business problems across multiple industries. He has worked with firms from diverse sectors including internet services, chemical distribution, airlines, third party logistics, fiber-optics manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, oil, and healthcare. His research integrates real-world data with analytical models to bring structure and discipline to decision and control processes, enabling firms to achieve higher profits with lower risk. Adelman's recent work has concentrated heavily on healthcare analytics, where he leads the Healthcare Analytics Laboratory at Chicago Booth. This lab works with teams of doctoral and MBA students on projects with major healthcare institutions to optimize clinical, operational, and financial outcomes. His research spans foundational operations research including approximate dynamic programming, inventory theory/supply chain management, and revenue management/pricing optimization, as well as examining the linkage between operational performance metrics and financial performance of firms. Adelman's publications show a clear trend toward increasing focus on healthcare applications while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in operations research. His earlier work focused more on general operations management problems like inventory control and supply chain optimization, while his recent publications demonstrate a strategic shift toward healthcare analytics, particularly examining surgical team dynamics, hospital performance metrics, and resource allocation during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. George B. Dantzig Prize (1998) for the best dissertation in operations research and management sciences that is innovative and relevant to practice Adelman regularly advises doctoral and MBA students through the Healthcare Analytics Laboratory at Chicago Booth. He has served as Associate Editor for Management Science, currently serves as Associate Editor for Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, and is the Area Editor for Operations and Supply Chain at Operations Research. His industry collaborations include significant projects with Akamai on internet pricing, with GE Global Research Labs on the electricity smart grid, with BP on gasoline supply contract portfolio optimization, and with Symantec on software release planning. Adelman leads the Healthcare Analytics Laboratory at Chicago Booth, which brings together interdisciplinary teams of doctoral and MBA students to work on a portfolio of projects with major healthcare institutions. The lab focuses on optimizing clinical, operational, and financial outcomes through advanced analytics and decision modeling.
Maurizio Dallocchio is a Full Professor of Corporate Finance at Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. He served as Dean of SDA Bocconi (2003–2007) and has held leadership roles in academic and professional institutions, including Chair of the Audit Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB). His research focuses on corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and sustainable finance. Dallocchio founded DGPA & Co., a corporate finance consultancy, and advises public and private entities globally. He has taught at leading institutions like London Business School and NYU Stern School of Business. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Business Administration, Bocconi University Advanced studies at London Business School and New York University Stern School of Business Research Interests: Prof. Dallocchio’s work emphasizes corporate restructuring, ESG integration in finance, and strategic valuation methodologies . Recent studies explore environmental performance in emerging markets and the resilience of conglomerates during economic crises. He advocates for sustainable investment strategies that balance financial returns with societal impact. Professional Engagements: Board member roles at Klepierre Management, General Finance, and Podravska Banka Past Director of the Master in Corporate Finance program at SDA Bocconi Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives at Bocconi’s Corporate Finance and Real Estate Department, collaborating with global institutions on projects involving corporate governance, M&A analytics, and sustainable development.
Marya Besharov is a Professor of Organisations and Impact at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Academic Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD from Harvard University, alongside an MBA from Stanford University. Her work focuses on leadership, social impact, and hybrid organizations, advising global entities on balancing social and financial priorities. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, Harvard University MA in Sociology, Harvard University BA in Social Studies, Harvard University MBA, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Besharov’s research explores how organizations navigate competing goals, particularly in hybrid models like social enterprises. She investigates organizational identity, institutional logics, and leadership frameworks for systemic change. Her findings appear in Administrative Science Quarterly , Harvard Business Review , and Stanford Social Innovation Review . Engagement & Teaching: She leads executive education programs and workshops on leadership and systems change through the Skoll Centre. Her teaching emphasizes contingency-based frameworks for managing organizational complexity. Labs & Initiatives: Academic Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, a global hub for social impact education and research.
Prasanna (Sonny) Tambe is a Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the economics of technology and labor markets. His research explores AI’s impact on workforce dynamics, HR algorithms, and the gender wage gap in tech industries. Education: Ph.D. in Managerial Science and Applied Economics (Wharton, UPenn); S.B. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (MIT). His work leverages internet-scale data from job platforms and patent databases to analyze trends in skill acquisition, remote work diversity, and algorithmic bias in hiring. Recent studies examine AI’s role in HR decision-making, the economics of emerging technologies, and labor market responses to IT innovation. Scientific Awards: Best Undergraduate Professors (Poets & Quants, 2020) Best Paper Awards (Management Science, Information Systems Research) ISS Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award (2016) Tambe co-directs Wharton Human-AI Research, focusing on ethical AI integration in organizations. His teaching includes award-winning courses on AI’s societal implications and data-driven business strategies.
Briana S. Last is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Stony Brook University, with a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (2022). Her work focuses on improving mental health equity through policy research, implementation science, and community-based approaches. She examines social determinants of mental health, mental health workforce development, and clinical decision-making in public systems. Dr. Last leads the Mental Healthcare for All Lab, collaborating with governments, agencies, and clinicians to strengthen public mental health systems. Her research emphasizes workforce sustainability, anti-transgender policy impacts, and clinician well-being. She has published in high-impact journals like The Milbank Quarterly and Psychiatric Services . Her interdisciplinary methods combine qualitative and quantitative approaches, including mixed methods and implementation science frameworks. Current projects address workforce retention strategies, telehealth policy implications, and the sociopolitical context of gender-affirming care. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Pennsylvania (2022) Labs: Mental Healthcare for All Lab Key Themes: Behavioral health policy, health equity, clinician-patient dynamics, LGBTQ+ mental health
Professor Sarah Hall serves as the 1931 Professor of Geography and a Fellow at St John’s College, University of Cambridge. She is a Senior Fellow and Deputy Director at UK in a Changing Europe , where she examines UK-EU relations and the economic geography of post-Brexit financial services. Her research integrates cultural economy and political economy frameworks to analyze the spatial impacts of global financial shifts on cities, particularly focusing on London’s role as a financial hub and its evolving ties with China and the EU. Education: MA, PhD Her work, funded by the ESRC, British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and Nuffield Foundation, explores how macroeconomic transitions—such as Brexit, China’s financial rise, and finance-led capitalism—reshape regional economies. She employs geographically sensitive approaches to bridge academic, public, and policy debates. Research Trends across her 2023–2015 publications emphasize: Post-Brexit financial services job displacement and regulatory divergence State capitalism’s role in Chinese banking expansion into London Interlocking corporate-policy networks between EU financial centres Offshore RMB market dynamics in the UK Marketization of higher education and elite recruitment Scientific Recognition : British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2016–17) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2020) She contributes to Geoforum as Co-Editor-in-Chief and mentors prospective PhD students in economic geography and financial geopolitics.
Tyler Wry is an Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania . His research focuses on hybrid ventures and social enterprises that balance conflicting commercial and social goals. He has published in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Annals , Academy of Management Journal , and Organization Science . He serves on the editorial boards of Administrative Science Quarterly , Academy of Management Journal , and Academy of Management Review . Research Highlights : Hybrid organizations, social entrepreneurship, nanotechnology startups, disaster philanthropy, microfinance dynamics, institutional logics, and strategic adaptation during crises. Teaching : Courses on entrepreneurship, social impact, venture creation, and research methods, including project-based learning and hands-on venture development. Scientific Awards include the IACMR Presidential Award, ONE/NBS Research Impact Award, Carolyn Dexter Award, and multiple best paper recognitions. His work has also been recognized through fellowships and teaching awards. Notable Contributions : Demonstrated how corporate disaster involvement accelerates recovery, how patriarchal societal logics affect microfinance lending to women, and how contextual factors shape social-financial tradeoffs in hybrid organizations.
Jaan Masso is an Associate Professor at the University of Tartu, Estonia, where he has been affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration since at least 2001. He currently serves as Chair of the department, Head of the Chair of Economic Modelling, and Programme Manager of the Master's programme in Quantitative Economics. His research focuses on applied econometrics, economic development, foreign direct investment, and labor economics, with particular emphasis on Estonia and the Baltic region as catching-up economies. He has published 146 scholarly works with over 23,000 reads and 1,745 citations, demonstrating significant scholarly impact in his field. Masso's research interests span multiple interconnected areas including foreign direct investment effects , productivity analysis , gender wage gap studies , innovation economics , and labor market dynamics . His work often employs rigorous econometric methods to analyze firm-level and regional economic data, particularly from Estonia and other Baltic states. His recent publications (2023-2025) show consistent scholarly productivity across multiple journals, with particular focus on foreign ownership effects, gender pay gaps in academia, FinTech sector development, and innovative methods for measuring firm innovativeness through web data analysis. His scientific contributions demonstrate expertise in analyzing economic transitions in small open economies, with methodological strengths in econometric analysis of firm-level data and innovative approaches to measuring economic phenomena.
Dr. Yunhui Han serves as an Assistant Professor of Finance at Utrecht University School of Economics within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Her research focuses on the critical intersection of corporate governance structures, municipal financial systems, and capital market dynamics. Her academic foundation includes: Bachelor of Economics in Finance from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (Dalian, China, 2014) Master of Science in Management (Finance) from University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge, Canada, 2017) Ph.D. in Finance from University of Utah (Salt Lake City, USA, 2022) Dr. Han's scholarly work examines how governance mechanisms influence municipal financial decision-making and capital allocation processes, with significant implications for public policy and investment strategies. Her research bridges theoretical finance frameworks with practical applications in public sector economics. She actively contributes to academic instruction through courses such as Sustainable Investing, integrating her research expertise into classroom teaching.
