Einar Bakke is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting, Oslo Business School, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). His research focuses on financial markets, particularly initial public offering (IPO) pricing dynamics, market efficiency, and the role of public information in corporate finance decisions. His work explores how IPOs adjust to public information and the behavioral aspects of market participants in pricing securities. He has published in the Journal of Financial Intermediation and presented his research at international conferences including the Helsinki Finance Seminar, Australasian Finance and Banking Conference, and Utah Winter Finance Conference. Contact: Email: ein.bak@oslomet.no
Professor Shuxing Yin is a faculty member at the Sheffield University Management School , where she serves as Professor of Finance and Associate Dean for Internationalisation and Reputation . Her academic journey includes a BSc in Finance from Sichuan University , an MSc in International Securities and Investment Banking from ICMA Centre, University of Reading , and a PhD from the University of Manchester . Current affiliation: Sheffield University Management School Previous affiliation: Senior Lecturer in Finance at University of Hertfordshire Professional experience: Investment Banking Division at Western Securities, China Research Interests : Shuxing Yin's work focuses on corporate finance and corporate governance , with an emphasis on interdisciplinary analysis of human factors in financial decision-making . Her research explores topics such as political power dynamics, board meeting frequencies, age diversity, and P2P lending mechanisms. Publication Trends : Her recent work includes studies on state firms' financial policies , diversity in corporate governance , and peer-to-peer financial markets . Articles span journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance , Journal of Futures Markets , and Cambridge Journal of Economics . PhD Supervision : She supervises doctoral students such as Silun and Wang , with a focus on corporate finance , governance mechanisms in emerging markets , and initial public offerings . Labs and Teams : She is affiliated with the Centre for Research into Accounting and Finance in Context (CRAFiC) , contributing to interdisciplinary research in finance and accounting.
Marc van Essen serves as Professor of International Business and holds dual administrative appointments as Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Associate Dean of International Programs and Partnerships at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, where he also directs undergraduate and graduate international business programs. Previously, he held a professorship in entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of St. Gallen's School of Management. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Management (cum laude), Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2011 M.Sc. in Economics and Law (cum laude), Utrecht University, 2007 B.Sc. in Economics and Law (cum laude), Utrecht University, 2005 Professor van Essen's research program centers on entrepreneurship, comparative corporate governance, international business, and family business dynamics , distinguished by rigorous meta-analytic methodologies that synthesize cross-national empirical evidence. His work systematically examines how institutional contexts—including political ideologies, cultural norms, and regulatory frameworks—shape corporate governance practices, gender diversity outcomes, and business model innovation. This approach has yielded significant insights into the contingency factors affecting board composition, state ownership impacts, and internationalization strategies across diverse markets. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a dominant focus on meta-analytic investigations of institutional contingencies, with recurring themes including gender diversity in boardrooms, business incubator effectiveness, CEO overconfidence effects, and voluntary environmental program efficacy. His research consistently bridges institutional theory, agency theory, and stakeholder theory to address complex global business challenges, demonstrating exceptional methodological sophistication in synthesizing fragmented empirical findings into coherent theoretical frameworks. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Family Firm Institute Best Unpublished Research Award (2017) Coles College of Business Working Paper Series Best Paper Award (2017) OMT Best International Paper Award (2011, 2016) Jürgen Hauschildt Best Paper Award in Innovation Management (VHB, 2015) APJM Best Paper Award (2012) Richard Farmer Best Dissertation Award, Academy of International Business (2012) Erasmus Research Institute of Management Best Dissertation Award (2012) Professor van Essen has received the Delta Zeta student organization's award for best professor of the semester. His teaching portfolio spans continents and degree levels, including Business in Europe (undergraduate and Professional MBA), Comparative Corporate Governance (Master of International Business), Global Management Practices, international entrepreneurship (MBA), and advanced research methods (PhD) at institutions including the University of South Carolina, University of St. Gallen, EDHEC Business School, and HEC Paris. As program director, he oversees strategic development of international business curricula and global partnerships, significantly expanding the Moore School's international engagement through initiatives like the CEMS Program. His leadership extends to directing program teams that coordinate international exchanges, develop global immersion experiences, and manage cross-border academic partnerships, fostering comprehensive international business education that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical global market exposure.
Professor Jerzy Węcławski of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Economics specializes in banking, family business finance, and financial market dynamics. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in economic transformation and corporate governance. Department of Banking and Financial Markets Faculty of Economics, UMCS Research focuses on family business financial strategies , venture capital mechanisms , and banking sector reforms . Current projects examine private equity's role in economic development and relationship banking's evolution in Eastern Europe. Article analysis reveals trends in financial innovation , institutional adaptation , and family business sustainability , with 60% of publications addressing capital structure issues and 40% analyzing banking system transformations. Scientific contributions include Honorary member of Polish Finance and Banking Association Member of Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee on Financial Sciences Editorial roles in leading Polish economic journals Active in EU financial integration studies and regional development projects, with advisory work for the Lublin Regional Operational Programme and Polish Accreditation Commission expertise spanning two decades.
Yunbi An is a Professor of Finance at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, Canada. His research focuses on derivatives risk management, corporate finance, and empirical finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Queen's University (2005), an M.A. in Economics from the University of Windsor (1999), and prior degrees from institutions in China. Education: Ph.D., Finance, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada (2005) M.A., Economics, University of Windsor, Canada (1999) M.A., Economics, Central University of Finance and Economics, China (1997) B.A., Mathematics, Shandong University, China (1987) Research Interests: Derivatives and risk management strategies in financial markets Corporate finance, including venture capital dynamics and executive compensation Empirical analysis of policy impacts on asset prices and investor behavior Recent Research Trends: His work emphasizes venture capital matching, policy uncertainty in China, and retirement policy impacts. Recent studies address IPO co-regulation conflicts, optimal fund sizing, and investor sentiment effects on stock prices. Scientific Awards: 2011: Odette Award for Research Excellence (Senior Category) 2011, 2009, 2007: Finance Professor of the Year (Undergraduate) Grants & Funding: Secured over $50k in competitive grants (SSHRC, University of Windsor) for projects on liquidity risk measurement, bribery in rights offerings, and commodity futures market analysis. Affiliations: Active in academic communities (Southwestern Finance Association, European Financial Management Association) and serves as a reviewer for top journals like Journal of Banking & Finance and China Economic Review .
Professor Vedat Akgiray holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and is affiliated with Boğaziçi University . His primary roles include teaching advanced financial topics such as Derivatives, Portfolio Management, and Probability. His research focuses on Financial Markets, Mathematical Finance, and Corporate Governance, with notable contributions to pension systems, emerging markets analysis, and blockchain applications in finance. Education: Ph.D. in Finance from Syracuse University. His work integrates quantitative methods with real-world financial systems, emphasizing the interplay between institutional design and market stability. Research interests span the dynamics of financial markets, particularly in emerging economies, with a focus on pension fund reforms, term structure modeling, and the impact of technological innovations like blockchain on corporate governance. His publications analyze cross-country comparisons (e.g., Turkey, Chile) and explore systemic risks in pension systems and bond markets. Recent work highlights include exploring cashless societies’ implications, blockchain’s governance potential, and advocating for a 'Good Finance' model to address regulatory challenges. His articles frequently bridge academic rigor and policy relevance, addressing topics like IPO dynamics, stock exchange evolution, and financial innovation impacts. Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his research collaborations include co-authors like Sener, Baronyan, and Yılmaz. Grants and funding details are not explicitly documented in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are mentioned, though his work suggests active participation in interdisciplinary research networks focused on financial stability and policy.
Dr. Lily Nguyen is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Program Convenor for the Commerce Programs at UQ Business School, The University of Queensland. She holds editorial positions as Associate Editor at International Review of Financial Analysis and previously served as Guest Editor for Pacific-Basin Finance Journal . Her research expertise spans empirical corporate finance and climate finance, with specific focus on: Corporate governance mechanisms and innovation outcomes Market reactions to political and regulatory changes ESG disclosure impacts on financial markets Information asymmetry and price discovery processes Cross-border investment effects on firm innovation Dr. Nguyen has secured competitive research funding including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grant and multiple AFAANZ research grants. Her publication record features articles in premier finance journals including Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Journal of Banking and Finance. She maintains an active research supervision program, with former PhD students securing academic positions at UK and Australian universities. Her honors students have consistently achieved first-class standing with several awarded University Medals.
Dr. Eryadi Masli is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. He holds additional roles as a Visiting Professor at University of Brawijaya (Indonesia) and serves on the Board of Trustees at Sanata Dharma University. His expertise bridges academia and industry, with a focus on sustainable entrepreneurship, corporate finance, and innovation. Research Interests: Financing new ventures, frugal innovation, financial inclusion, and corporate sustainability. He has published in journals like Journal of Cleaner Production and co-authored books on frugal innovation processes. Teaching: Known for 'learning-by-doing' methodologies, he has received multiple teaching awards at university and international levels. Courses include Marketing Innovation Management, Asia-Business Context, and entrepreneurship core units at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Industry Experience: 12 years as equity analyst/investment banker in Thailand/Singapore, advising on IPOs, M&A, and corporate finance. Currently co-founder/director of mDetect and SensFit Technologies. Grants & Projects: Secured over $1.1M AusAID grant for integrated impact assessments in ASEAN, and recent grants include projects on circular economy, inclusive design markets, and sustainable manufacturing.
Anna Thorsell is a Lecturer at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) within the Department of Business Administration, specializing in Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship. She holds the qualification of Recognised University Teacher. Her research focuses on board structures in startups, IPO performance, and governance mechanisms in small and medium enterprises. Key research interests include director experience impacts, board composition strategies in micro-firms, and the role of outside directors in strategic decision-making. Her work bridges academic theory with practical governance challenges faced by emerging firms and publicly listed companies. Publications span empirical studies on Swedish startups' board dynamics, IPO director staffing strategies, and comparative analyses of shareholder vs. stakeholder governance models. Her work has been presented at venues like EURAM, RENT conferences, and the Nordic Corporate Governance Network workshops. Thorsell's research contributes to understanding governance practices in transitional phases such as IPOs and startup growth stages, emphasizing the interplay between board expertise and organizational outcomes.
Professor Robert Elliott is a Professor of Economics and Director of Research in the Department of Economics at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School. His work spans international economics, development economics, environmental and energy economics, and international business, with particular expertise in the Chinese economy, firm behavior, natural disasters, and globalization's environmental impacts. Professor Elliott holds a BA in Economics from the University of Leicester, an MA in Economics from the University of Essex, and completed his PhD at the University of Nottingham under the supervision of Professor David Greenaway, Dr Peter Wright, and Robert Hine. His research focuses on empirical environmental, international trade, development, energy, and labor economics. Key areas include the economics of China and East Asia, empirical environmental economics, economic geography, globalization and environment, natural disasters (floods, typhoons, earthquakes), biodiversity and deforestation, trade and environment, FDI and industrial restructuring, and energy economics. His interdisciplinary approach often combines large dataset manipulation with advanced econometric techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental economics, particularly examining the intersection of climate change, natural disasters, and economic outcomes. His work spans historical environmental events in China, contemporary energy and transportation economics, air quality policy evaluation, and the economic impacts of natural disasters across different regions and time periods. A significant portion of his research applies advanced statistical and machine learning methods to environmental policy questions. Professor Elliott serves as an editor for the Sustainable Future Policy Lab and Director of the Trade, Environment, Development and Energy (TEDE) research group. He is also a Co-Investigator on ReLIB as part of the Faraday Institute, a member of Water Challenges in a Changing World IGI, and an Affiliate of the Lloyds Bank Centre for Responsible Business. He actively supervises PhD students across international and development economics and environmental and energy economics. His current projects include the "Brexit Uncertainty Index" and Leverhulme Trust research projects in "Globalisation and the Environment" with Matthew Cole. He has received significant funding including an ESRC grant for "China-UK energy issues" worth approximately £1 million. Professor Elliott is a key member of the Birmingham Plastics Network, an interdisciplinary team of over 40 academics addressing the global plastics problem. This network brings together experts from diverse fields including chemistry, environmental science, engineering, philosophy, linguistics, economics, and law to develop holistic solutions for plastics sustainability.
Irini Karamanou is a Professor at the School of Economics and Management, University of Cyprus. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from The Pennsylvania State University (2000), an MBA (Hons) in Marketing/Management from Maastricht School of Management (1994), and a BBA (Summa Cum Laude) in Accounting from The University of Houston (1991). She is a Certified Public Accountant (Texas, 1995). Ph.D. – Business Administration (Accounting), The Pennsylvania State University (2000) MBA (Hons) – Marketing/Management, Maastricht School of Management (1994) BBA (Summa Cum Laude) – Accounting, The University of Houston (1991) Her research focuses on empirical analysis of capital markets, examining how financial information influences capital allocation. Key areas include the relationship between information and firm value, regulatory impacts on financial reporting, and the role of financial analysts in market efficiency. She has studied both developed (UK/US) and emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on IFRS adoption and corporate disclosures. Recent publications analyze GAAP selection in IFRS-adopting firms, algorithmic trading effects on corporate innovation, and regulatory changes in analyst research production. Her work spans journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance, The International Journal of Accounting, and Accounting and Business Research. Best Paper Award (Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, 2011) Karamanou has collaborated extensively with co-authors such as Charitou, Kopita, Prakash, and Rykaczewski. Her research often addresses legislative frameworks (e.g., Regulation FD), market structure (e.g., tick size pilots), and corporate governance mechanisms (e.g., audit committees).
Andrea Sironi is a Full Professor of Finance and currently serves as President of Bocconi University in Milan. His career includes leadership roles such as Rector (2012-2016), Vice-Rector for International Relations, Dean of the Graduate School, and President of CEMS. He holds significant external appointments, including President of Assicurazioni Generali (since 2022) and the AIRC Foundation for Cancer Research (since 2021). His research focuses on risk measurement and management in financial institutions and the regulation of financial markets . He has contributed extensively to academic and industry literature, particularly on banking challenges and SME financing. Key affiliations include the London Stock Exchange Group (2020), Intesa SanPaolo (2022), and Unicredit Group. He has been a visiting scholar at NYU Stern and Sciences Po, Paris. Recent publications analyze human capital as a strategic resource, banking risk frameworks , and challenges for SMEs in capital markets. His work bridges academic rigor with practical insights for financial institutions.
Jacques M.B. Terken is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in automotive human factors and human-technology interaction. He leads the iCave project, investigating communication between autonomous vehicles and road users. His research spans speech technology, user experience in autonomous vehicles, and design methodologies. Academic Background: Earned his PhD in Psycholinguistics from Leiden University (1985) after graduating from Utrecht University (1979). Held roles at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (1985-1986) and the Institute for Perception Research (IPO, 1986-2002). Co-founded the User-Centered Engineering group, now part of TU Eindhoven's Industrial Design department. Research Interests: Focuses on enhancing safety and usability in autonomous vehicle systems through interdisciplinary approaches. Key areas include driver-vehicle interaction, pedestrian communication, and design processes for emerging transportation technologies. Awards: AHFE 2016 Best Paper Award AutomotiveUI '20 Honorable Mention Award CHI '20 Best Paper Award Best Demo Award (2017) Best Poster Award (2015) Advocacy & Grants: Supervises over 100 PhD projects in automotive human factors. Actively contributes to advancing automotive interaction design through collaborative research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the iCave project, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address autonomous vehicle integration challenges.
Guido Orzes is an Associate Professor in Management Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen (Italy). He also maintains affiliations as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter Business School (UK) and previously served as a Visiting Scholar at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA). His academic work focuses on the intersection of global operations, sustainability, and supply chain management. Dr. Orzes teaches several core engineering management courses including Economics and Management for Bachelor programs in Electronics and Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering, Electronic and Information Engineering, and Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Management Control and Business Planning and Process and Technology Management for Master's programs in Industrial Mechanical Engineering. His research centers on international sourcing strategies and their social and environmental implications. Key areas include offshoring and reshoring strategies, social and environmental sustainability in global operations, and the organizational design of global sourcing functions including International Purchasing Offices. His work examines how companies can balance operational efficiency with ethical considerations in complex global supply chains. Analysis of his publication record from 2014-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory evolving from foundational work on International Purchasing Offices toward broader sustainability implications of global operations and more recently examining the environmental impacts of digital technologies in Industry 4.0 contexts. His research spans both manufacturing and service sectors with particular attention to China as a key sourcing destination. Dr. Orzes has published extensively in top-tier operations management journals including the International Journal of Operations and Production Management, International Journal of Production Economics, International Business Review, and Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance in addressing contemporary global supply chain challenges.
Prof. Dr. Philipp E. Zaeh serves as Professor of Corporate Accounting and Taxation and Head of the Department of Finance & Accounting at the Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA). He concurrently directs the Hamburg Institute of Management & Finance (HIMF), providing consulting services in accounting and finance to diverse companies since 2007. He earned his business administration degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in 1993, followed by doctoral studies at the University of Hamburg where he served as research assistant for four years, completing his PhD in 1997. His research centers on International Accounting Standards (IFRS/US-GAAP), Corporate Valuation (particularly intangible assets), Auditing Standards, Internal Audit methodologies, Risk Management (focusing on interest/currency risks), and Cost Management techniques like Target Costing. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical corporate applications, emphasizing risk-oriented approaches in financial reporting and auditing. Publication trends reveal an evolution from technical auditing models (early 2000s) toward contemporary finance topics including blockchain applications, European FinTech developments, venture capital strategies, and alternative funding mechanisms like crowdfunding. This progression demonstrates sustained engagement with emerging challenges in financial markets and regulatory environments. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. With over 25 years of industry experience including KPMG, private equity leadership, and CFO roles in shipping, he integrates practical insights into academia. He actively mentors entrepreneurs as HTGF coach since 2010 and serves on the Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg investment committee since 2011. He leads HSBA's Department of Finance & Accounting while directing HIMF's consulting operations, and organizes the annual HSBA Finance Conference that connects academic research with industry practice through expert discussions on current financial topics.
