جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Market Design
• Mechanism Design
• Game Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marek Pycia serves as Professor of Organizational Economics at the University of Zurich and Co-Director of the Zurich Center for Market Design. His research has driven tangible policy impacts including the U.S. kidney-transplant voucher program and school system redesigns, with publications in premier journals like American Economic Review and Econometrica . His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), complemented by prior faculty roles at UCLA, Pennsylvania State University, and Leon Koźmiński Academy of Entrepreneurship and Management, plus a visiting fellowship at Princeton University. Professor Pycia specializes in Market Design and Mechanism Design , where he bridges theoretical microeconomics with real-world applications in healthcare allocation and educational systems. His work emphasizes strategyproofness , simplicity , and efficiency in matching markets, influencing both academic frameworks and practical policy implementations globally. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on simplifying mechanism design for discrete environments, advancing double auction theory, and optimizing information structures in trade. These works consistently apply game-theoretic principles to solve complex allocation problems across healthcare, education, and financial markets. Key recognition includes: Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) Editorial board membership at Theoretical Economics , Journal of Economic Theory , and Games and Economic Behavior While specific grant details remain unmentioned, his editorial leadership and center directorship indicate active research funding. He supervises graduate work through the University of Zurich’s economics programs, though no named students appear in the source text. The Zurich Center for Market Design, which he co-directs, functions as an interdisciplinary hub connecting theoretical research with practitioners in healthcare, education, and public policy to implement novel market mechanisms.

Katherine M. O'Reganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty and Spatial Inequality
• Residential Segregation
• Racial Segregation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katherine M. O'Regan is a Professor of Public Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She serves as Faculty Director of both the Master of Science in Public Policy Program and the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. PhD in Economics from University of California at Berkeley Former Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (April 2014–January 2017) Her research focuses on poverty, spatial inequality, and housing policy, including residential segregation, concentrated disadvantage, and the impact of housing programs on neighborhoods. She has contributed to debates on affordable housing reforms, fair housing, and eviction practices in New York City. O'Regan has received teaching accolades from Berkeley, Yale, and NYU. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Bloomberg CityLab, Washington Post, and PBS Newshour, often addressing housing crises and urban policy challenges.

Eric Bettingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics of Education
• Higher Education
• Student Success and Completion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Bettinger is the Conley DeAngelis Family Professor in the Stanford University School of Education and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He also holds appointments as a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) and Professor (by courtesy) of Economics. Bettinger directs the Center for Educational Policy Analysis and the Lemann Center for Brazilian Education at Stanford, and serves as a research associate with the National Bureau of Economic Research. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2000) and a B.A. in Economics, Magna cum Laude with Honors, from Brigham Young University (1996). Bettinger's research focuses on the economics of education, with particular emphasis on student success and completion in college, the impacts of online education, financial aid effects, teacher characteristics, and voucher programs. His work employs rigorous statistical methods to identify cause-and-effect relationships in higher education. Notably, his research on simplifying financial aid applications has directly influenced White House efforts to streamline financial aid processes, demonstrating the real-world policy impact of his scholarship. His recent publications reveal consistent focus on educational interventions, technology in education, and policy evaluation. Bettinger's work spans multiple methodologies including randomized controlled trials, natural experiments, and large-scale data analysis. His research often addresses practical educational challenges while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in economics. Bettinger has served as a consultant to the White House and various state governments on financial aid policies, translating academic research into actionable policy recommendations. His work bridges the gap between academic scholarship and practical educational policy implementation. As an academic leader, Bettinger directs multiple research centers and has advised numerous doctoral students. His current advisees include Joseph Moore, Sergio Arango, Michelle Blair, Dallas Gilmore, Gabriel Koraicho, and postdoctoral researcher Saloni Gupta.

Robert Silvermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Development
• Affordable Housing
• Urban Planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Robert Silverman is a Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning. He has been a key academic figure since joining in 2003, with a strong research focus on community development, affordable housing, education policy, and shrinking cities. His work emphasizes equity, inclusion, and community-based planning in urban contexts. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, an M.P.A. in Public Administration, and a B.S. in Political Science, both from Arizona State University. Dr. Silverman's research explores the intersections of housing, race, and urban policy, particularly in shrinking cities like Buffalo, Detroit, and Cleveland. He investigates community resistance to redevelopment, equitable housing siting, and the role of public participation in urban revitalization. His qualitative methodology is central to understanding grassroots perspectives and institutional dynamics. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend toward analyzing spatial equity, housing justice, social inclusion, and policy implementation in urban environments. Themes include the impact of cannabis legalization on underserved communities, neighborhood walkability, and the challenges of fair housing policy in racially segregated markets. Outstanding Reviewer Award, Urban Education (2014–2015) Article of the Year Award, Leadership and Policy in Schools (2014) Emerald Literati Network Commended Article Award (2012) Scott Greer Award for Postgraduate Achievement (2009) Community Development Society Outstanding Program Award (2008) Outstanding Graduate, Arizona State University (1992) Dr. Silverman actively mentors students and contributes to academic service, having advised on numerous community development projects and served on editorial boards for journals such as Critical Sociology and Community Development . He has received research support through professional networks and institutional affiliations, though specific grant details are not listed. His public engagement includes roles with the Partnership for the Public Good and the Housing Opportunities Made Equal initiative. He is involved in research initiatives focused on shrinking cities, equitable development, and community-based planning. His work with the Partnership for the Public Good underscores his commitment to applied research and policy advocacy in Buffalo and beyond.

Nicole Stelle Garnettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Property Law
• Land Use
• Urban Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicole Stelle Garnett serves as the John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in property law, land use, urban development, and education reform. She holds multiple significant affiliations including being a fellow of the Institute for Educational Initiatives (where she serves on the faculty executive committee), senior policy advisor for the Alliance for Catholic Education, and principal investigator in the Kellogg Institute's Research Cluster on International Education. Garnett has been a Kellogg Institute faculty fellow since 2020 and maintains active engagement with international education policy discussions, recently co-hosting a conference in Chile on religious liberty and educational pluralism in Latin America and the Caribbean. Garnett's research focuses on the intersection of property law, urban development, and education policy, with particular emphasis on Catholic schools and school choice mechanisms. Her work consistently examines how legal frameworks shape urban communities and educational opportunities, arguing for policies that strengthen neighborhood institutions and expand parental choice. She has testified before Congress and contributed to major legal cases defending school choice programs, demonstrating the practical impact of her scholarship. Her scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on urban land use and policing in her 2009 book 'Ordering the City' toward increasingly focused research on education reform, particularly Catholic education's role in urban communities as explored in her influential 2014 book 'Lost Classroom, Lost Community.' Recent publications show her engaging deeply with contemporary debates around education savings accounts, religious liberty in education, and the legal frameworks governing school choice expansion across the United States. Luksic Family Collaboration Grant (2017-18): 'Global Catholic Education: Setting and Expanding a Social Science Research Agenda' Garnett maintains an active media presence, having been quoted in the New York Times regarding Supreme Court legitimacy and in National Catholic Reporter on racial inequality and Catholic education. Her work regularly bridges academic scholarship and practical policy applications, as evidenced by her involvement in legal cases defending school choice programs and her advisory role with the Alliance for Catholic Education. She has established herself as a key voice in national conversations about educational pluralism, religious liberty in education, and the relationship between property law and community development.

Ingrid Gould Ellenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Policy
• Housing & Community Development
• Economic Development
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Gould Ellen is the Paulette Goddard Professor of Urban Policy and Planning at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and Director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy (a joint initiative of NYU Wagner and NYU Law). Her work advances research on housing affordability, neighborhood dynamics, and urban equity through data-driven policy analysis. Research Focus Professor Ellen's research examines the intersection of housing, economic opportunity, and social equity. Key domains include: Housing voucher effectiveness and spatial access barriers Urban disinvestment and neighborhood revitalization Policy interventions for reducing residential segregation Health and educational impacts of housing instability Equitable disaster recovery in urban real estate markets Legal and structural reforms for affordable housing Publication Trends Her recent articles (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on housing policy efficacy, particularly regarding voucher programs, anti-discrimination laws, and eviction prevention. She frequently employs spatial analysis to examine neighborhood-level disparities and evaluates policy interventions through both quantitative and qualitative lenses. Honors Recognized for leadership in affordable housing research and advocacy: Empire Award for Leadership in Affordable Housing Leadership As Director of NYU's Furman Center, she oversees interdisciplinary research on urban policy challenges, translating academic insights into actionable policy frameworks for cities in crisis.

Bruce D Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• School Finance
• Education Equity
• Funding Adequacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce D. Baker serves as Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He is Co-director and creator of the School Finance Indicators Database, establishing himself as a leading national expert on public education funding with over 25 years of research experience. His research focuses on school finance systems, educational equity, and funding adequacy , with particular emphasis on racial disparities and constitutional compliance. Baker has authored influential books including Educational Inequality and School Finance: Why Money Matters for America’s Students and School Finance and Education Equity: Lessons from Kansas , with forthcoming work on housing discrimination and school funding inequality. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on state finance system evaluations, cost modeling methodologies, and policy reform frameworks , with recent work addressing pandemic impacts, voucher systems, and federal aid structures across multiple jurisdictions including New York, Oregon, and California. AERA Fellow (2024) Cited by U.S. Supreme Court for racial inequality research #59 in Education Week/RHSU Edu-Scholar Top 200 (2025) National Education Policy Center Senior Fellow Learning Policy Institute Senior Fellow Baker provides extensive policy advisory services, having consulted on school funding design with Vermont, New Hampshire, Kansas, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Virginia, Missouri, Delaware, and Oregon. His expert testimony has been instrumental in numerous state and federal court cases regarding school funding inequalities. Current collaborations include work with the World Bank on global educational adequacy indicators.

Kelly Pattersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing Policy
• Fair Housing Advocacy
• Subsidized Housing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Kelly Patterson at the University at Buffalo’s School of Social Work focuses on housing policy, fair housing advocacy, and addressing residential segregation. Her research emphasizes equitable access to affordable housing and its impact on social mobility. She holds a PhD in Urban Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has taught courses on social welfare policy and community social work since 2008. Education: PhD in Urban Studies (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2002); MS in Public Affairs (University at Buffalo, 1995); BA in Sociology (North Carolina Central University, 1990). Key projects include HUD-funded studies on subsidized housing siting and veteran housing outcomes. She has received awards for her work, including the 2012 Emerald Literati Award and a 2008 Outstanding Program Award for the East Side Neighborhood Transformation Partnership. Her research addresses systemic inequities in housing markets and urban policy, with recent work analyzing cannabis legalization’s social equity implications and spatial disparities in shrinking cities.

Sinan Sarpcaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Economics
• Economics of Education
• Industrial Organization
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sinan Sarpca is a Professor of Economics at Koc University, serving as Director of the Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities. He maintains an affiliation with École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (currently on leave), with research spanning public economics, economics of education, industrial organization, and applied econometrics. His work examines market competition in education systems and policy impacts on educational access. Education: PhD in Economics, Carnegie Mellon University Sarpca investigates how market structures in educational choice systems affect outcomes through theoretical, computational, and empirical methods. His research analyzes peer effects, price discrimination, voucher programs, and residential sorting due to school quality, focusing on income-ability dynamics in educational equity and efficiency. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2006) consistently explore higher education markets and K-12 school choice systems. Dominant themes include university market power, peer effects in high schools, housing-education welfare linkages, and voucher policy impacts. Methodologically, he integrates industrial organization theory with econometric analysis to evaluate real-world educational systems. Funded by TUBITAK (Turkey) and IDEXLyon (France), Sarpca's research examines competition and policy design in education. As Graduate School Director, he oversees graduate programs though specific advisees aren't listed. He holds additional affiliations including CESifo Research Fellow status.

Philip Garbodenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing Policy
• Urban Planning
• Racial Discrimination
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philip Garboden is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice , specializing in housing policy, landlord practices, and racial disparities in urban housing markets. His research examines how supply-side actors like landlords and developers respond to housing policies, often exacerbating marginalization of low-income and non-white communities. PhD in Sociology, MA in Public Policy, MSE in Applied Math and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University His work focuses on: Landlord discrimination and eviction practices Housing Choice Voucher Program dynamics Racial inequality in housing access Strategic demolition and urban planning Public housing policy in Hawaii and Maryland His 15 most recent publications span topics like algorithmic tenant screening, serial eviction filings, and the interplay between housing policy and tenant well-being. Key keywords include Urban Sociology, Racial Discrimination, and Policy Analysis. Scientific awards include: 2021 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs for his 2020 paper on housing in shrinking cities He collaborates with Eva Rosen on the book American Landlord (2024, Princeton University Press) and has contributed to policy reports for HUD, Hawaii Housing Authority, and Abell Foundation.

Andrew Foellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Housing Policy
• Community Development
• Urban Poverty
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew Foell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago , specializing in housing and community development policy. His research examines the interplay between housing stability, community violence exposure, and public health outcomes, with a focus on urban poverty and cross-sector collaboration. Education : AA (Ozarks Technical Community College), BSW & MSW (University of Minnesota), PhD (Washington University in St. Louis). Professional Memberships : Association for Community Organization and Social Action, Community Development Society, Society for Social Work and Research, Society for Community Research and Action, Urban Affairs Association. His work frequently analyzes HUD programs like the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative and Family Unification Program , emphasizing mixed-methods and community-engaged research. Key themes include case management effects, housing vouchers, and neighborhood redevelopment initiatives. Recent publications explore: Impacts of student mobility and school composition on academic outcomes. Anxiety sensitivity among Black youth and its links to community violence. Structural determinants of child health disparities. Prior work includes methodological innovations in photovoice techniques and resident-led neighborhood development strategies. He has contributed to reports for organizations such as The Nature Conservancy and For the Sake of All .

Rand Quinnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education Policy
• Urban School Reform
• Social Capital
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rand Quinn is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania and serves as Faculty Director of Civic House and the Civic Scholars Program. His work bridges political sociology with education policy, focusing on school desegregation, urban reform, social capital, and civic engagement. A former community organizer and nonprofit leader, Quinn holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Stanford University and was a University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. Education: Ph.D. in Education (Policy Analysis), Stanford University University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow Research Interests: Quinn investigates education organizing, racial equity in urban schools, parent networks, climate transition policies, and university-community partnerships. His recent work includes studies on youth civic preparation, teacher activism, and deliberative democracy in public education. Publications & Media: Notable works include Class Action: Desegregation and Diversity in San Francisco Schools (2020) and articles on school vouchers, immigrant youth organizing, and education finance. His research has been featured in The Hechinger Report and local San Francisco media. Awards: Excellence in Teaching Award (Penn GSE) Outstanding Service Award (Penn GSE) Community & Leadership: Quinn advises nonprofit boards and co-leads initiatives like the Civic House program, fostering civic engagement among students. His work integrates academic research with grassroots activism, emphasizing equitable education systems and community partnerships.

Anne Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Housing Policy
• Community Development
• Public Administration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anne Williamson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Miami University, with research interests in housing policy, community development, and citizen participation. She is affiliated with the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs, contributing to public administration scholarship and policy analysis. Ph.D. in Public Administration & Policy, University of Georgia M.A. in Finance, University of Florida B.B.A. in Finance, Middle Tennessee State University (Summa Cum Laude) Dr. Williamson's research explores how public policies shape housing access, affordability, and neighborhood equity. She investigates the role of programs like the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and housing vouchers in reducing poverty concentration and improving outcomes for low-income populations. Her work also examines democratic engagement, particularly through public meetings, analyzing issues of representation, political efficacy, and inclusivity in local governance. Her recent publications focus on housing cost burden, public participation dynamics, and the impact of fiscal policies on communities. The trends across her articles reflect a sustained commitment to urban policy, equity, and governance reform, with a strong empirical foundation in local government practices and federal housing initiatives. Dr. Williamson has published in leading journals including Urban Affairs Review , Social Science Quarterly , and International Journal of Public Administration . While specific awards are not listed, her consistent publication record in high-impact journals indicates scholarly recognition. She advises on public administration and policy matters, with collaborative research highlighting interdisciplinary engagement. Though no grants or funded projects are mentioned, her work in progress on the collective impact model for student homelessness suggests ongoing research in community-based solutions. She contributes to academic discourse through rigorous analysis of policy implementation and civic engagement. Dr. Williamson is actively involved in research and scholarship, with no indication of leadership in a formal lab or research team, though her affiliation with the Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs suggests participation in policy-focused initiatives.

Kellyn Hollidayمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Grant Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Affordable Housing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kellyn Holliday is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of Field Education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Social Work. She also serves as the Live-Virtual Coordinator, teaching research design and practicum seminars while managing the BSW practicum program. Education: MSW (Washington University in St. Louis, 2015), BSW (UMSL, 2014) Her expertise spans affordable housing policy, program evaluation, and nonprofit consulting. She specializes in HUD compliance, grant writing, and organizational funding strategies, with a focus on public housing authorities and community development initiatives. Research interests include: 30-year urban dynamics analysis in Ferguson and surrounding areas (2015 publication) Grant acquisition trends for housing services Board governance in nonprofit organizations Professional memberships include the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Grant Professionals Association (GPA), and Society of Social Work Researchers (SSWR). She has secured over $5 million in grants for housing programs and serves on multiple advisory boards. Board Member: Circle of Care Member: Florissant Vallent Citizens Participation Committee Advisory Board: PreventEd

Han Bum Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Education Policy
• Impact Evaluation
• Quantitative Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Han Bum Lee serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Psychology within the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development. He concurrently holds the position of Associate Director at UTSA's Urban Education Institute, focusing on policy evaluation and human capital development. His academic journey includes a B.A. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Lee teaches graduate courses in educational psychology (EDP6413, EDP7103) and directs research initiatives at the intersection of education policy and economic development. Research interests center on education policy , impact evaluation , and quantitative methods , with applications spanning secondary/postsecondary success, job training programs, housing assistance, and agricultural extension services. Recent publications examine AI applications in autism support, AP course effects, and international development interventions. Active grants include: Ready to Work Evaluation (2022-2025, $342,632) Scholar Success Program Evaluation (2023-2024, $136,716) Victoria AI Assistant for College Advisors (2020-2023, $262,131) Basecamp Project (2021-2023, $128,700) Picture of MPH Programs in Texas (2023, $22,529) His work demonstrates consistent application of econometric methods to assess policy effectiveness across diverse contexts, from urban education reform to international agricultural development.