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Gautam Gowrisankaranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Environmental Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gautam Gowrisankaran is a Professor of Economics at Columbia University , with affiliations as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), and a Professeur affilié at HEC Montréal. His research spans Health Economics , Industrial Organization , and Environmental Economics . Primary Affiliation : Columbia University, Department of Economics Secondary Affiliations : NBER, CEPR, HEC Montréal His work investigates dynamic market behaviors , including hospital pricing under Medicare reforms, energy transitions in regulated markets, and the impact of policy uncertainty on technology adoption. Recent publications focus on renewable energy integration , insurance market dynamics , and environmental regulation enforcement . Key trends in his research include applied microeconomic modeling , policy evaluation , and strategic interactions in markets with high stakes such as healthcare and energy. His methodological approach often combines structural estimation with empirical data analysis . Notable Grants : Doctoral Dissertation Research in Economics (Effect of Certified Nurse Midwife Scope-of-Practice Laws) Gautam actively contributes to academic discourse through collaborations with institutions like the University of Arizona and University of Chicago . His work addresses critical societal challenges, including healthcare affordability, energy sustainability, and regulatory efficiency.

Meredith Fowlieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• Industrial Organization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Meredith Fowlie is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics and the Environment and Energy Economics Program. Her work focuses on environmental economics, energy policy, and industrial regulation, with particular expertise in climate policy, emissions trading, and market-based solutions. University : University of California, Berkeley School : College of Natural Resources Department : Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Role : Co-Director of the Environment and Energy Economics Program, Research Fellow Over the past two decades, Fowlie has led influential research on carbon pricing, insurance market adaptations to climate change, energy efficiency programs, and regulatory design. Her publications span topics like NOx trading programs , satellite-based air quality analysis , and default effects in electricity pricing . She has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Catherine Wolfram, Christopher R. Knittel, and Nicholas Muller. Her recent work (2025-2022) emphasizes catastrophe insurance equity , climate risk classification , and carbon pricing mechanisms . Earlier studies (2020-2008) addressed co-benefits in regulatory analysis, emissions leakage in incomplete markets, and optimal pollution regulation across stationary/non-stationary sources.

Peter Brummundمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Labor Economics
• Development Economics
• Incomplete Labor Markets
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Peter Brummund is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Alabama, holding a position in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies within the Culverhouse College of Business. He is also an IZA Research Fellow since December 2023, having previously served as a Research Affiliate since October 2018. In 2021, he was a Visiting Professor at WU Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Education: PhD in Economics from Cornell University (2012) MA in Economics from Cornell University (2010) MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics (2006) BS in Computer Science from Taylor University (1999) Peter Brummund's research focuses on labor and development economics, with particular emphasis on how labor markets can enable people to work their way out of poverty. His work examines incomplete labor markets, job creation and destruction, job quality, job stability, minimum wages, monopsony, occupational segregation, program and policy evaluation, trade and labor, and the wage-productivity gap. He utilizes high-resolution datasets from numerous countries including Brazil, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Malawi, Uganda, United States, and Tanzania. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on labor market dynamics in developing countries, with particular attention to agricultural labor markets in Africa, occupational segregation trends in the United States, and the impacts of minimum wage policies. His methodological approach combines rigorous econometric analysis with detailed institutional knowledge of the labor markets he studies. Scientific Awards: Ernst Liu Family Economics Outstanding Teaching Award, Cornell, 2008 IZA Research Fellow (since December 2023) Professor Brummund has advised numerous PhD students, including Laura Connolly (2018, now at Michigan Tech) and Chris Oconnor (2021, now at Holy Cross), and currently advises Klara Kinnl and Melanie Gräser at WU Wien. His undergraduate mentoring has led to placements at prestigious institutions like Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research and recognition through the Randall Research Scholars Program and University of Alabama Undergraduate Research Awards. He teaches courses in Labor Economics, Development Economics, Policy Evaluation Methods, and Microeconomics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lei Wu is a Professor and Anson Wood Burchard Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. He holds a B.S. (2001) and M.S. (2004) in Electrical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University, and a Ph.D. (2008) in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. His research focuses on power system optimization, renewable energy integration, microgrid control, and cyber-physical systems resilience. Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2001) M.S. Systems Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University (2004) Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Wu's work addresses challenges in power system operations, including optimization of renewable energy integration, electricity market design, and resilient microgrid control. He develops advanced algorithms for unit commitment, stochastic modeling of renewable resources, and cyber-physical security. His research emphasizes practical applications in grid resilience, demand response, and multi-energy system coordination. Awards: Fellow of IEEE (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2013) IBM Smarter Planet Faculty Innovation Award (2011) Grants & Professional Service: He leads grants on smart grid optimization, including projects from NSF, DOE, and industry partners. He serves as Editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and other journals, and has advised numerous students on energy-related research. His work on microgrid control and cyber-physical security has been widely recognized in industry and academia. Labs & Teams: Leads the Stevens Energy Systems Lab, focusing on advanced grid technologies and interdisciplinary collaborations between power systems, AI, and cybersecurity.

• Contract Theory
• Game Theory
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klaus Schmidt is a Professor of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, holding the chair in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Economics. His research focuses on theoretical and applied aspects of contract theory, game theory, and industrial organization, with significant contributions to understanding venture capital finance, privatization, and fairness in economic behavior. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bonn (1991) with the dissertation "Commitment in Games with Asymmetric Information" and Habilitation (1994) with "Contracts, Competition, and the Theory of Reputation". Early academic support included scholarships from Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (1982-87) and a German Academic Exchange Service grant (1988/89). Professor Schmidt's research centers on contract theory applications across diverse domains. His work on fairness and reciprocity (notably with Ernst Fehr) revolutionized behavioral contract theory, while contributions to venture capital finance and privatization established foundational frameworks for analyzing incomplete contracts in real-world settings. He employs rigorous game-theoretic modeling to address incentive problems in procurement, privatization, and organizational design. His publication record since 1991 reveals consistent focus on contract-theoretic problems, with increasing emphasis on behavioral aspects after 1999. Key thematic clusters include venture capital finance (2002-2003), fairness/reciprocity (1999-2000), and privatization/incomplete contracts (1995-1996), demonstrating evolution from pure theory to policy-relevant applications. Gossen Prize of the German Economic Association (2001) Commerzbank Prize of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences (2001) Teaching Prize of the Bavarian ministry of science (2000) Walter-Adolf-Jörn Prize (1993) German Academic Exchange Service Grant (1988/89) Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes Scholarship (1982-87) Professor Schmidt has secured major research funding including German Science Foundation grants for "Incomplete Contracts" (1999-present) and "Venture Capital Finance" (1998-present). His teaching excellence was recognized with Bavaria's highest teaching award (2000), and he maintains active collaboration with leading economists including Ernst Fehr and Monika Schnitzer. While specific student mentorship details aren't documented, his extensive publication record and seminar leadership indicate significant academic supervision.

Benjamin E. Hermalinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Governance
• Economics of Organization
• Leadership
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin E. Hermalin is the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds dual appointments as the Thomas & Alison Schneider Distinguished Professor of Finance at the Haas School of Business and as a Distinguished Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics. His academic career at Berkeley spans over three decades since joining as an assistant professor in 1988 after completing his PhD at MIT. Professor Hermalin's research focuses on corporate governance, leadership, the economics of organization, industrial organization, contract theory, and law and economics. His work bridges theoretical economic models with practical applications in business and policy. He has developed influential frameworks for understanding board composition, executive compensation, organizational leadership, and two-sided markets. Hermalin's publications reveal a consistent focus on governance structures and organizational design. His research explores how formal and informal institutions shape economic outcomes, with particular attention to the interplay between leadership, incentives, and organizational culture. His work on two-sided markets has provided foundational insights for understanding platform economics and network effects. Schwabacher Award for outstanding teaching and research (1993) Earl F. Cheit Outstanding Teaching Award (1991) Throughout his career, Hermalin has held significant administrative positions including Economics Department Chair (2005-2008), Chair of the Academic Senate (2015-2016), and Vice Provost for the Faculty (2016-2022). He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Bureau of Economic Research and was co-editor of the RAND Journal of Economics.

Pietro Ortolevaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pietro Ortoleva is a Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University , affiliated with the Department of Economics and the School of Public and International Affairs. His research spans Decision Theory , Behavioral Economics , Experimental Economics , and Political Economy , with a focus on understanding deviations from traditional economic models. Education: PhD in Economics, New York University (2009); BA in Economics, Università degli Studi di Torino (2004). Professional Roles: Coeditor of the American Economic Review (since 2021), former Editor of the Journal of Economic Theory (2018–2020), and editorial board member for multiple journals. His work investigates stochastic choice , ambiguity aversion , and reference-dependent preferences , often through incentivized experiments. Recent studies include the role of social norms in vaccine uptake , cautious utility models , and non-Bayesian belief updating . He has secured multiple National Science Foundation grants for projects on behavioral economics and decision-making under uncertainty. His 15 most recent publications reveal trends in behavioral decision theory , with emphasis on randomization preferences , time lotteries , cognitive biases , and political behavior . These studies frequently bridge economics, psychology, and public policy.

• Labor Markets
• Public Insurance Design
• Macroeconomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Javier Fernandez Blanco is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics and Economic History at the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota (2008) and degrees in Economics and Mathematics from the Universitat de Barcelona. His research focuses on labor markets, public insurance design, and macroeconomic policy, with a particular interest in unemployment dynamics, household insurance mechanisms, and aging populations. He has held visiting positions at the University of Toronto (2018-19 as Visiting Associate Professor), UNSW Sydney (2012), and Carlos III University of Madrid (2008-12). His work has been published in top journals like the International Economic Review, Journal of Economic Theory, and European Economic Review. He has secured research grants, including two BSE Seed grants as Principal Investigator, and contributed to national research initiatives. He currently co-directs research projects on labor markets and education, and has advised numerous PhD and master’s students. His awards include fellowships from the Generalitat, Ramon Areces Foundation, and University of Minnesota. He actively participates in academic service, including organizing conferences, serving on editorial boards, and holding leadership roles in academic governance at UAB and BSE.

• Behavioral Game Theory
• Institutional Economics
• Organizational Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tore Ellingsen is a Professor holding the Ragnar Söderberg Professorship at the Stockholm School of Economics and an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics . His work bridges Behavioral Game Theory , Institutional Economics , and Organizational Economics , focusing on social norms, bargaining, and economic behavior. His research explores strategic communication , gender dynamics , and contract theory . Key contributions include analyzing social framing effects , bargaining inefficiencies , and institutional design in economic systems. Recent articles address social duties , market governance , and business cycle modeling . Scientific Awards: Ragnar Söderberg Professorship

Thomas Kesselheimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Algorithms
• Algorithmic Game Theory
• Algorithms and Uncertainty
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Kesselheim is a Professor for Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Bonn, Department of Computer Science (Institute V). He is based in room 2.058 at Friedrich-Hirzebruch-Allee 8, D-53115 Bonn, Germany. His contact email is thomas.kesselheim@uni-bonn.de and he holds virtual office hours via Zoom (Meeting ID: 685 2407 0922, Passcode: 305903). Professor Kesselheim's research focuses on Online Algorithms , Algorithmic Game Theory , and Algorithms and Uncertainty . His work examines how algorithms perform in environments with strategic participants such as internet service providers, cloud infrastructure markets, and advertising platforms. Key research areas include congestion games, price of anarchy, mechanism design, revenue maximization, and optimization under incomplete information. His teaching portfolio spans multiple semesters with courses including Randomized Algorithms & Probabilistic Analysis, Algorithmic Game Theory, and Algorithms and Uncertainty. He regularly offers specialized seminars on Online Algorithms and Optimization under Uncertainty where students explore cutting-edge topics like online stochastic matching and combinatorial auctions via posted prices. Professor Kesselheim's career trajectory shows steady progression from PhD studies at RWTH Aachen University through postdoctoral positions at Cornell University and Max Planck Institute for Informatics, a fellowship at the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing, a Junior Professorship at TU Dortmund, and his current professorship at the University of Bonn since April 2018. He actively supervises labs and seminars where students implement and evaluate algorithms for optimization under uncertainty, focusing on both theoretical guarantees and practical performance. His research group participates in joint research seminars with other groups at the University of Bonn, discussing topics in computational geometry and algorithm design.

Nicole Megowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Combinatorial optimization
• Discrete optimization
• Mathematical optimization
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Nicole Megow is a Professor holding the chair for Combinatorial Optimization in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Bremen since 2016. She is affiliated with several research clusters including Humans on Mars Initiative, Minds, Media, Machines, and Dynamics in Logistics. Her academic journey includes positions at TU Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Informatics, TU Darmstadt, and TU Munich. Professor Megow's research focuses on mathematical optimization, algorithm design and analysis, and operations research. Her specific interests span combinatorial and discrete optimization, efficient algorithms, scheduling theory, resource allocation, packing problems, network design, routing, and uncertainty models including online, stochastic, robust, and explorable approaches. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in logistics and decision-making systems. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating prediction models with traditional optimization frameworks, particularly in scheduling and matching problems. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of uncertainty in optimization problems, developing algorithms that work effectively with incomplete or uncertain information. Her work spans multiple prestigious venues including Mathematical Programming, Algorithmica, SODA, STACS, and NeurIPS. Dissertation Award by the German Operations Research Society (2007) Berlin Science Award for Young Researchers (2013) Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2013) Listed among Germany's top 40 researchers below 40 (Capital, 2014, 2015) Professor Megow actively supervises PhD students and postdocs, including Max Stahlberg, Joes Biburger, Sarah Morell, Bart Zondervan, Zhenwei Liu, and Alexander Lindermayr. She serves on numerous program committees for major conferences including SODA, IPCO, and STOC, and holds editorial positions for several prestigious journals. Her current research projects include Optimization under Explorable Uncertainty (DFG funded), How robots learn how to use structure (seed grant from MMM research cluster), and Scheduling Invasive Multicore Programs Under Uncertainty (within TCRC 89).

Alan Sutherlandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Macroeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• International Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alan Sutherland is a Professor of Economics at the University of St Andrews' Business School. He specializes in international macroeconomics, monetary economics, and financial market integration. His research focuses on the macroeconomic implications of exchange rate policies, monetary policy regimes, and cross-country financial linkages. He leads projects funded by the Economic & Social Research Council, including 'The Macroeconomics of Financial Globalisation' (2011-2015) and 'Monetary Policy Welfare and International Financial Markets' (2006-2007). Research Interests: International macroeconomic policy design Exchange rate determination Financial market integration effects Numerical methods for macroeconomic modeling His recent work emphasizes the role of international financial flows in transmitting economic shocks between countries. He has developed influential solution methods for analyzing multi-country general equilibrium models. Key contributions include frameworks for understanding optimal monetary policy under incomplete financial markets and asymmetric information conditions. Scientific Recognition: 2013 Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Recipient of 2 ESRC-funded research grants

John C Heatonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asset pricing
• Portfolio allocation
• Time series econometrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John C. Heaton is the Myron S. Scholes Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Director of the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation - Family Office Initiative. He joined Chicago Booth in 2000 after serving as the Nathan S. and Mary P. Sharp Distinguished Professor of Finance at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, with additional positions at MIT's Sloan School of Management and the Hoover Institution. Heaton maintains an active research affiliation as a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Windsor (1982) Master's degree in economics from the University of Western Ontario (1984) PhD in economics from the University of Chicago (1989) Heaton's research program centers on asset pricing, portfolio allocation, and time-series econometrics , with particular emphasis on understanding how macroeconomic fluctuations affect financial markets. His work investigates the long-run risk-return tradeoff in asset valuation and how background risks from labor and entrepreneurial income influence investment decisions. He approaches these questions through rigorous econometric analysis combined with economic theory, seeking to bridge the gap between academic research and practical investment challenges. Analysis of Heaton's publications reveals a consistent focus on market frictions and their implications for asset pricing and portfolio choice. His research demonstrates how transaction costs, borrowing constraints, and incomplete markets affect investor behavior and market outcomes. A distinctive contribution is his work on long-run risk components that influence asset valuations despite being realized far into the future. Heaton's scholarly achievements have been recognized through: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1993-1995) National Science Foundation Fellowship (1993-1998) Ongoing research affiliation with the National Bureau of Economic Research As an educator, Heaton teaches advanced courses in asset pricing, financial instruments, fixed income, and investments, with a focus on connecting theoretical frameworks to real-world investment challenges. His directorship of the Family Office Initiative reflects his expertise in wealth management across generations. His research continues to influence both academic discourse and practical approaches to understanding risk in financial markets, with current teaching commitments extending through 2026.

• Singular Stochastic Optimal Control
• Optimal Stopping and Free-Boundary Problems
• Stochastic Games
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Giorgio Ferrari is a Full Professor for Mathematical Finance at the Institute for Mathematical Economics (IMW), Faculty of Economics, Bielefeld University. His research bridges stochastic control theory with applications in economics, finance, actuarial science, and epidemiology. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematical Physics from the University of Rome La Sapienza, Ph.D. in Mathematics for Economic-Financial Applications (2012). Academic Appointments: Post-Doctoral Researcher (2012–2015), Substitute Full Professor (2015), Junior Professor (W1) (2016–2017), Associate Professor (2017–2023), and Full Professor (2023–present) at Bielefeld University. Research Interests focus on Singular Stochastic Control , Optimal Stopping , and Stochastic Games , with applications to economic policy, financial markets, and epidemic modeling. His work extends to Mean-Field Games for large-scale strategic interactions and Free-Boundary Problems for investment decision-making under uncertainty. Scientific Contributions include groundbreaking publications in Stochastic Processes and their Applications , Mathematical Finance , and SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization . His research projects, such as the DFG SFB 1283 subproject C4 and the Research Training Group 2865 , address uncertainty in dynamic economies through game-theoretic and stochastic frameworks. Notable Awards: AMASES Best Young Researcher Paper (2014), YITP Research Prize (2017), and multiple research fellowships from the University of Padova. Leadership: Director of the Bielefeld Graduate School in Theoretical Sciences (2023–present) and Principal Investigator in major DFG-funded initiatives.

Philip A. Reaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biochemistry
• Plant Biology
• Science Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip A. Rea is a Professor of Biology and Rebecka and Arie Belldegrun Distinguished Director of the Life Sciences & Management Program at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences. With over 100 publications and two co-authored books, his work spans fundamental biochemical research and science communication, focusing on life sciences implementation challenges. Education: D.Sc. (2020) and D.Phil. in Plant Biochemistry (University of Oxford), B.Sc. First Class Honors in Biological Sciences (University of Sussex) Dr. Rea's research explores transport phenomena and cellular detoxification, including vacuolar proton pumps and ABC transporters in plants, yeast, and nematodes. His work has significant applications in phytoremediation and combating parasitic diseases. His recent publications and book Managing Discovery in the Life Sciences (2018) analyze the transition from laboratory discovery to market success through case studies like statins, ivermectin, and metformin. These works highlight serendipity in biomedical innovation and investor-driven discovery management. Scientific Awards: Jesse H. Neal Award (2025) for technical/scientific content AAAS Fellow (2013) for membrane transport research National Academies Cozzarelli Prize (2010) for original research Multiple teaching honors including Lindback Foundation Award (2014) and Ira H. Abrams Award (2009) Society for Experimental Biology President's Medal (1990) Teaching: Proseminar in Management and the Life Sciences (LSMP 1210) Biochemistry (BIOL 2810) Focus on problem-solving with incomplete datasets