Lawrence J. White is the Robert Kavesh Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics within New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He specializes in antitrust policy, financial regulation, and banking systems. His research focuses on market entry dynamics, mergers & acquisitions, and systemic risks in financial institutions. He has contributed to seminal works on banking crises (e.g., SVB collapse), credit rating agencies, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac reforms. He serves as General Editor of the Review of Industrial Organization and teaches courses like Microeconomics: Theory & Applications and Firms & Markets . His research methodologies analyze banking market structures using data from FDIC Summary of Deposits, Call Reports, and other financial datasets. Key topics include deposit insurance design, liquidity risks in small banks, and regulatory responses to financial instability. He critiques outdated antitrust frameworks (e.g., Cellophane Case) and advocates for modernized competition policies. Notable works include Guaranteed to Fail: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and analyses of the 2023 banking stress events. His articles frequently address policy implications for financial stability, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
Sandip Sukhtankar is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Virginia, where he has been teaching since 2016. He previously taught at Dartmouth College from 2009-2016. Sukhtankar is a co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics, serves on the Board of Reviewing Editors at Science, is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and an affiliate of the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) and the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). At J-PAL, he co-directs the Payments and Governance Research Program and serves on the board of the DIGIFI Africa initiative. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (2009) and a BA with Highest Honors from Swarthmore College (2000). Prior to his academic career, he worked at NERA, the Brookings Institution, and the Center for Global Development between 2000-2004. Sukhtankar's research focuses on development economics, political economy, and public economics, with particular emphasis on corruption, governance, and the delivery of public benefits and services. His work often centers on India, where he has conducted extensive field research on topics including women's help desks in police stations, biometric authentication in welfare programs, cash transfers, and corruption dynamics. His research frequently employs experimental methods to evaluate policy interventions. Sukhtankar's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on governance challenges in developing countries, particularly India. His work spans welfare program design, identity verification systems, gender-sensitive policing reforms, and the economic implications of technology adoption in public service delivery. A notable trend in his research is the examination of trade-offs in program design, such as between fraud prevention and exclusion errors, or between administrative efficiency and program accessibility. Board of Reviewing Editors at Science Co-editor of Journal of Public Economics Research Associate at National Bureau of Economic Research Affiliate of Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development Sukhtankar has served on the review board of J-PAL's Social Protection Initiative and has lectured at J-PAL training events. His research has been supported by J-PAL's Crime and Violence Initiative and Innovation in Government Initiative. He has developed significant partnerships with government entities, particularly in India, including the Madhya Pradesh Police Department, where he evaluated women's help desks in police stations. His work often involves collaboration with government agencies to design and implement evidence-based policy reforms. Sukhtankar is actively involved in research initiatives focused on improving governance through technology, particularly in the context of welfare programs in India. His current work includes studying interventions to improve female labor force participation among newly recruited women constables in the Madhya Pradesh police force, addressing challenges related to job retention, satisfaction, and performance.
Ridoan Karim is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Law & Taxation, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia. His work bridges Business Law, International Trade Law, Environmental Law, Energy Law, and Technology Policy , with a focus on energy justice, AI ethics, blockchain applications, and legal frameworks for emerging technologies . Primary Research Areas: Energy Justice, AI Ethics, Blockchain Legal Issues, Privacy Law, and Sustainable Development Geographic Focus: Malaysia, Bangladesh, and broader Southeast Asian contexts Recent Research Trends His publications from 2018-2025 show consistent exploration of: Legal implications of AI integration in energy, healthcare, and manufacturing Blockchain technology for energy systems, health coverage, and financial transparency Energy justice frameworks across Southeast Asia and emerging economies Privacy law development in smart cities and digital environments Comparative legal studies between common law and Islamic/Shari'ah frameworks Scientific Awards No specific awards mentioned in available texts.
Dr Paul O'Hare is a Senior Lecturer in Geography & Development at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in climate change adaptation, risk governance, and stakeholder engagement. His work bridges academic research with policy application, focusing on resilient infrastructure, community participation, and urban planning challenges. He chairs Manchester Climate Change Agency's Adaptation and Resilience Advisory Group and advises local authorities on climate policy. Education: Expertise in geography and development studies Key Projects: Co-developed the Six Steps for Flood Resilience framework (2013), advised Defra on flood resilience surveyors, and contributed to BSI building standard adaptations Awarded: UKRI Climate Science embedded researcher role (2020s) Research interests emphasize the governance of risk, critical interpretations of resilience concepts, and participatory approaches to decision-making. Recent work explores contingent resilience successes in flood-affected communities and innovative citizen science methods for environmental monitoring. Teaching spans undergraduate modules in human geography, research design, and fieldwork methodologies, including a Malta-based fieldtrip program.
Elvira Anna Graziano is an Associate Professor of Economics of Financial Intermediaries at Link Campus University in Rome. She coordinates the Master's Degree in Business Administration and serves as Rector's Delegate for Academic Ranking. Her research focuses on behavioral finance, neurofinance, and Fintech, with emphasis on gender diversity and payment decision dynamics. She holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Professional roles include membership in the Lazio Region’s Nudge Unit and editorial roles at major journals. Awards include the AIDEA Prize (2012) and Euromed Best Abstract (2016). Her work bridges neuroscience and finance, analyzing investor behavior and digital payment adoption during crises. Education: PhD in Banking and Finance, University of Rome Tor Vergata Research Interests: Behavioral finance, neuroscience applications in finance, equity crowdfunding dynamics, gender diversity in financial decisions, and pandemic-driven payment transitions. Her studies explore how color psychology (e.g., document design) and social media impact financial choices. Professional Activities: Organized major events like the V Officina di Neuroeconomia and served as Local Chair for the 11th puntOorg Meeting. Active in conference organizing and peer review across international forums (ADEIMF, Euromed Academy). Labs/Teams: Member of the Nudge Unit at Lazio Region, applying behavioral economics to public policy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on fintech innovation and financial education initiatives.
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
Costas Meghir is the Douglas A. Warner III Professor of Economics at Yale University and a Research Associate at the IZA Programs (Labor Studies, Children and Families, Public Economics, Development Economics). He holds a PhD from Manchester University and is a Fellow of multiple prestigious institutions, including the Econometric Society and the British Academy. His work spans labor economics, human capital, and early childhood development, with a focus on policy evaluation via randomized control trials (RCTs) in developing countries and the US. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Manchester His research explores intrahousehold resource allocation, welfare programs, informal labor markets, and education policy. Recent articles analyze gene-environment interactions in Colombia, marital sorting in the US, and wage dynamics in informal sectors. He has contributed extensively to understanding poverty transmission and education's role in health and labor outcomes. Scientific awards include the Ragnar Frisch Medal (2000), Bodosakis Foundation Prize (1997), and fellowships from major academies. He co-edits leading journals and designs scalable interventions to mitigate intergenerational poverty.
William H. Murphy is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. He also holds a Visiting Scholar position at CEIBS (Shanghai Jiaotong University) since 2005. His academic journey includes prior roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Babson College, and the University of Auckland. Dr. Murphy is a distinguished educator, recognized with multiple teaching awards including the MBA Student Society Professor of the Year (2010-2011 and 2009-2010) and the Dean's Academic Staff Excellence in Teaching Award (2005). His research focuses on sales management, ethics, international business, quality management, and leadership. Recent projects include studies on SMEs' quality management practices, cross-cultural supply chain dynamics, and the impact of cultural diversity in strategic alliances. He has published in journals like Journal of Business Research , International Journal of Healthcare Management , and Industrial Marketing Management . Dr. Murphy actively consults and trains executives in sales management, key account strategies, and marketing leadership. His work emphasizes practical, actionable insights for businesses, as reflected in his book Doing Good Work Matters! , which provides guidance for professionals seeking to enhance workplace performance and fulfillment. Education: Ph.D. (Marketing), University of Wisconsin-Madison Service: Editorial Board Member, Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management and Industrial Marketing Management Consulting: Clients include Fortune 500 firms in insurance, pharmaceuticals, and high-tech sectors His research has garnered significant attention, including over 3,500 downloads for his 2016 study on quality management in SMEs. He maintains an active online presence at williamhmurphy.com , offering free resources for marketing professionals and students.
David Beirman is a Senior Lecturer in the Management Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in Tourism Risk, Crisis and Recovery Management , and Destination Marketing . With a Ph.D. and postgraduate degrees in Sociology from the University of NSW, his academic journey is complemented by a 30-year career in the Australian travel industry (1981-2009), including roles in retail travel, wholesale operations, destination marketing, and human resources. Education: Ph.D., Sociology, University of NSW (1990) MA (Hons), University of NSW (1983) BA (Hons), University of NSW (1971-1976) Dip.Ed., University of NSW (1975-1976) His research focuses on Tourism Risk Management , Destination Recovery , and Sustainable Tourism Practices . Recent publications include the 2024 edited handbook Handbook on Crisis and Disaster Management in Tourism , a 2024 chapter on pandemic governance, and 2023 analyses of post-COVID travel bubbles and media expectations. He developed a six-phase image repair framework for pandemic recovery campaigns, building on his 2015 work with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) on crisis management manuals used in 66 countries. Key industry roles include: Co-chair, CAUTHE Tourism Risk, Crisis and Recovery Special Interest Group (2012–present) Founder and National Secretary, Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Association (2000–2012) Member, DFAT Consular Consultative Group (2003–present) Board Member, Australian Travel Careers Council (2018) He teaches Tourism Risk Management and Managing Risk and Opportunity at UTS, and has advised governments in Australia, Asia, Africa, and North America. His 2015 Nepal recovery strategy work included a tourism workshop for local leaders, while 2016 projects involved crisis manuals for Council of Australian Tour Operators and Randwick Council. Notable achievements: Editorial roles in Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2016) and International Journal of Event Management Research (2014) Keynote speaker at APEC Counter-Terrorism Workshop (2017), Thai National Tourism Forum (2017), and Pacific Insights Tourism Conference (2017) Consultant for DFAT on travel advisories since 2003, shaping global models adopted by UK, Canada, and New Zealand
Platon Tinios is a Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Piraeus, Greece. An economist by training, he completed his education at prestigious UK institutions including Cambridge (BA, PhD) and Oxford (MPhil). His academic journey began at Christ's College, Cambridge University (1975-1978) for his BA in Economics, followed by Nuffield College, Oxford University (1978-1980) for his MPhil, and returned to Christ's College, Cambridge University (1980-1984) for his PhD with a thesis titled "Housing Demand and Taxation in Greece: An Econometric Analysis of the Household Expenditure Survey, 1974". Professor Tinios has held influential positions including Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece (1996-2004) with a special focus on economic aspects of social policy, and membership in the European Union's Social Protection Committee (1999-2004). He was the main author of the Sprouse Report on pensions in 1997 and has been involved in numerous international research collaborations including Horizon 2020 projects and World Bank initiatives. His research expertise spans social insurance, the economics of aging, social policy economics, public finances, and gender economics. His scholarly output is extensive and influential, with numerous publications addressing pension systems, particularly in the context of Greece's economic challenges. His work examines three-pillar pensions as potential levers for growth recovery, as documented in his 2018 book "Pensions for Young People" (co-authored with M. Nektarios and G. Symeonidis). Recent publications focus on long-term care systems, financial risk attitudes among aging populations, and pandemic response strategies, reflecting his ability to address contemporary challenges through rigorous economic analysis. Professor Tinios has been actively involved in significant research projects including serving as Scientific Responsible in Greece for SHARE-COVID 19 (Horizon 2020 project, 2020-2024), Consultant for the World Bank research project "The reform of Social Care Services in Greece" (2020-2021), and Deputy Scientific Coordinator of the Greek group in the multinational "Survey of Health and Retirement in Europe" (SHARE) since 2002. His participation in the SPRINT project (2015-2018) and UK Economic and Social Research Council projects further demonstrates his international research profile. As an educator, Professor Tinios teaches undergraduate courses in Social Insurance, Insurance Economics, Macroeconomics, and Population Aging and Insurance Economics, as well as postgraduate courses on Pension schemes and social security. His teaching reflects his commitment to connecting theoretical economic principles with practical policy applications, preparing students to address real-world challenges in economics and social policy, particularly in the context of aging populations and social security systems.
Thomas Sambuc has served as an Honorary Professor (Adjunct Professor) at the Law Faculty since 2005, holding a part-time position while concurrently practicing law. He was admitted as a lawyer in 1980 and joined the Stuttgart-based firm Lichtenstein & Körner. His academic foundation includes an LL.M. from Yale Law School (1978-1979), a doctorate from the University of Konstanz (1976), and legal studies at the Free University of Berlin and University of Tübingen (1969-1974). His research specializes in intellectual property and competition law , with core expertise in: Trademark law (distinctiveness, product design) Unfair competition regulations Copyright adaptations for digital media Design protection frameworks His publications (2004-2019) predominantly analyze trademark conflicts, competition law enforcement, and copyright challenges in evolving markets. Key themes include EU regulatory compliance, brand protection strategies, and judicial interpretations of commercial statutes. Honors include leadership roles in professional associations: Honorary Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2017) Chairman, GRUR Southwest Regional Group (2005) He maintains active membership in the GRUR , ECTA , INTA , and Juristische Gesellschaft Tübingen .
Mehmet BAĞCI serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Labor Law and Social Security Law at Istanbul Beykent University's Faculty of Law. His academic career began in 2015 as a Doctor Lecturer, and he has held significant administrative roles including Vice Dean (2016-2018), Department Head (2016), and Senate Member (2016-present). His research centers on contemporary labor law challenges and social security systems, with particular focus on termination compensation mechanisms, pandemic-era labor regulations, and pension system reforms. Key thematic areas include severance pay fund proposals, vocational retirement systems, and the unification of income-pension structures within Turkey's social security framework. BAĞCI's publication trends reveal consistent scholarly output in nationally refereed journals, primarily through Beykent University Faculty of Law Journal and Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University publications. His work demonstrates specialization in labor law adaptations during crises and structural reforms in social security systems, with increasing emphasis on practical policy solutions since 2020. Administrative leadership constitutes a major component of his professional activity: 2022: Representative of Faculty of Law in Bologna Coordination Commission 2022: Membership in Education and Training Commission, Quality Commission, and Quality Board 2016: Head of Science Department, Member of Institute's Board of Directors 2016: Faculty Board Membership, Graduation Commission Member, University Horizontal Transfer Commission His scholarly contributions operate within Turkey's national legal research ecosystem, evidenced by consistent TR INDEX journal publications and collaborations with domestic legal scholars like Hasan Ali Kaplan and Ümit Ercan.
Farzad Saidi is a Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Bonn's Institute for Macroeconomics and Econometrics, where he has served as a Cluster Investigator since 2020. His research bridges theoretical and empirical finance with macroeconomic policy implications, focusing on banking systems, monetary transmission mechanisms, and corporate finance dynamics. Affiliated with one of Europe's leading economics departments, Saidi contributes to policy-relevant research through extensive collaborations with international scholars and institutions. His educational background includes an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics and a PhD in Economics from New York University (2013). Prior to his current position, he held faculty appointments at Boston University, Stockholm School of Economics, and the University of Cambridge. Saidi's research portfolio demonstrates exceptional breadth across financial economics. His work on banking examines how institutional structures affect credit allocation, with seminal contributions on negative interest rates, bank concentration, and regulatory forbearance. His pandemic-related research integrates epidemiological modeling with economic decision-making, revealing how social preferences shape health outcomes. In corporate finance, he investigates innovation disclosure's impact on financing costs and takeover dynamics. His labor-finance intersection research analyzes how monetary policy affects earnings inequality through credit channels. Analysis of his publication record reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) The microfoundations of monetary policy transmission through heterogeneous bank balance sheets, (2) Financial stability implications of regulatory changes using quasi-experimental designs, and (3) Behavioral extensions to traditional finance models incorporating social preferences. His methodological approach consistently leverages granular administrative data and natural experiments to identify causal mechanisms. Jensen Prize for best paper in Journal of Financial Economics (2016) Saidi's advising activities encompass doctoral students and junior researchers across multiple institutions, though specific advisees aren't publicly listed. His work has attracted significant research funding, particularly for projects analyzing European Central Bank policies and pandemic economic responses using German administrative datasets. Current projects examine credit supply effects on labor markets and the interaction between financial and trade sanctions. As a core member of Bonn's financial stability research cluster, Saidi collaborates with economists across Germany and Europe. His work informs policy discussions through regular engagement with central banks and financial regulators, particularly regarding negative interest rate policies and banking regulation reforms.
Dr. Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow and Research Manager of the Healthy Housing Initiative at the University of Huddersfield's School of Human and Health Sciences. As a Chartered Psychologist and certified Market Research Society member, he specializes in housing policy (particularly private renting), public sector reform, and organizational change. He serves on the Housing Studies Association Board as Secretary and chairs Renting Evidence, a knowledge-exchange platform for housing research. His research spans Welfare reforms like Universal Credit Landlord-tenant dynamics Airbnb's impact on housing stock Renter's conceptualization of 'home' Eviction policy debates Health impacts of cold homes Dr. Simcock's work on housing policy trends includes Private rented sector evolution Sharing economy housing Renter protections Energy efficiency standards Immigration policy impacts Refugee housing pathways Scientific recognition includes Nominated for British Property Federation Rising Star Award (2018) High Court case evidence on 'Right to Rent' checks Regular parliamentary consultation (Welsh Parliament, House of Commons) Media coverage in international outlets His research collaborations include Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Scottish Government projects. Current activities focus on evidence-based policymaking through ORCID and the Healthy Housing Initiative .
Samuel Rufat is a prominent researcher affiliated with the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), focusing on disaster risk, resilience, social vulnerability, and urban risk perception. His work bridges geography, environmental policy, and crisis management, with extensive publications in top journals such as Nature , Global Environmental Change , and Annals of the American Association of Geographers . Institution: Institut Universitaire de France Research Focus: Risk perception, flood resilience, climate adaptation, urban vulnerability, video games in geography Geographic Scope: France, Romania (Bucharest), global mountain regions, urban Europe His research interests center on understanding how individuals and communities perceive and respond to environmental risks, particularly floods and climate change. He critically examines the social, political, and spatial dimensions of vulnerability and resilience, emphasizing the role of equity, governance, and public participation. His work on video games as tools for urban simulation and risk education highlights innovative methodological approaches in geography. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research. Themes include the validation of social vulnerability models, risk communication strategies, evacuation behavior in cities, and the integration of local knowledge in disaster risk reduction. His work increasingly emphasizes methodological rigor, comparative analysis, and the need for theory-practice integration in resilience science. Scientific recognition includes membership in the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France, reflecting national scholarly excellence. He has contributed to major research projects funded by ANR and the European Commission (H2020, COST). Risks – Evacuations – Resilience (ANR) H2020 ResiLoc COST Land4Flood ERC FiBeGa Rufat actively collaborates with a broad network of researchers across Europe and has advised or co-authored with early-career scholars. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams and contributes to shaping public policy on climate adaptation and disaster risk management. He has no listed grants as principal investigator in the provided text, but his involvement in major projects indicates significant research funding support. He is also engaged in theoretical debates, notably challenging simplistic notions of resilience and advocating for more nuanced, context-sensitive approaches. He has contributed to collective works on open data, guerrilla cartography, and the spatial dynamics of post-socialist cities like Bucharest. His role in the IUF suggests a senior academic position, likely at a French university, though the specific host institution is not named in the provided material. He is active in research dissemination through conferences and publications, with no indication of teaching or administrative duties.
