Irma Malafronte is a Senior Lecturer and Research Programme Leader at the Faculty of Business and Law, University of Roehampton. She holds a PhD in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and has worked at several Italian universities before joining Roehampton in 2016. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Certified Management & Business Educator. Her research focuses on corporate reporting, sustainability, and ESG performance. Key areas include integrated reporting, risk disclosure, and the role of corporate culture in reporting practices. She has secured grants from CIMA's General Charitable Trust for projects on ESG value creation and integrated reporting. Currently supervising three PhD students, she has also led the MBA programme and serves on Roehampton's Steering Committee for the Centre for Sustainability and Responsible Management. Irma has published widely in journals like The British Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Services Research , and co-authored a seminal book on Solvency II. Her work explores the link between ESG practices and financial outcomes, with recent studies on carbon performance and climate governance. She is an external examiner at York University London and Lincoln International Business School, and chairs DEI initiatives at the European Accounting Association.
Prof. Dr. Alfons J. Weichenrieder is a Professor of Economics and Public Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt. He also serves as a Guest Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business and holds roles on the Advisory Board of International Tax and Public Finance and as Managing Editor of FinanzArchiv . His research focuses on public finance, taxation policy, and EU fiscal frameworks. He has collaborated on high-profile reports for the German Ministry of Finance, addressing issues like wealth taxation, fiscal equalization, and EU funding reforms. His academic qualifications include a Habilitation (2001) and a Ph.D. (1995) from the University of Munich. He is a member of prestigious institutions such as the CESifo Research Network and the Oxford University Center for Business Taxation. Recent recognitions include being ranked among the top-100 German researchers in economics and finance by RESEARCH.COM. Prof. Weichenrieder’s team includes Research Assistants (Farah Tohme, Vivian Grudde, Basil Jan) and Student Assistants (Aytan Hamidova, Moritz Kahl). His alumni include prominent figures like Dr. Hirofumi Takikawa and Dr. Eren Gürer. His work bridges academic research with policy advising, emphasizing fiscal sustainability and institutional reforms. Office hours are Tuesdays 1:00–2:00 PM (appointment required). Education: Habilitation, University of Munich (2001) Dr. oec.publ. (Ph.D. equivalent), University of Munich (1995) Diploma in Economics (MA equivalent), University of Munich (1990) Professional Activities: Guest Professor, Vienna University of Economics and Business Scientific Advisory Council member, German Ministry of Finance (since 2008) Member, Leibniz ScienceCampus MaTax and Norwegian Center for Taxation His research outputs include seminal contributions on tax policy, fiscal federalism, and EU taxation. Recent work includes analyzing optimal redistribution mechanisms and debating reforms to EU fiscal frameworks. His articles often appear in top journals and policy reports, shaping both academic discourse and governmental decision-making.
Sasha Romanosky is a Senior Policy Researcher at RAND Corporation specializing in the economics of cyber security, privacy, insurance, cybercrime, and national security. His work spans policy analysis, risk assessment, and cybersecurity frameworks with significant contributions to industry standards like CVSS and EPSS. Dr. Romanosky's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada Romanosky's research focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity economics and policy. His work examines how insurance companies price cyber risk, the cost of data breaches to organizations, and whether corporate losses are as severe as commonly believed. He has developed methodologies to identify, collect, and apply regression and NLP analyses to federal civil and criminal cases related to cybersecurity. His research also extends to software supply chain security, which he identifies as a leading risk due to the fragmented nature of modern software development. Romanosky has contributed to understanding cyber collateral damage, vulnerability equities processes, and the integration of cyber risk into enterprise risk management frameworks. Romanosky's publications reveal a strong focus on practical applications of cybersecurity research with emphasis on risk assessment, insurance mechanisms, and policy implications. His work bridges technical cybersecurity issues with economic and legal considerations, providing valuable insights for both private sector organizations and government entities. Notable contributions include: Coauthor of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Coauthor of the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) Throughout his career, Romanosky has advised government agencies including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. His previous roles include being a research fellow at NYU's Information Law Institute, a member of DHS's Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee, and a cyber policy advisor at the Pentagon. Romanosky leads research initiatives focused on understanding cyber risk dependencies, developing frameworks for vulnerability management, and analyzing the effectiveness of cybersecurity practices across public and private sectors.
Conrad Meyer is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and the University of New Orleans Masters Level Health Administration Program , specializing in healthcare regulatory compliance and law. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and a Master of Health Administration from Tulane University School of Public Health. Research interests include: Healthcare regulatory compliance Telemedicine legal frameworks Stark/Anti-kickback analysis Hospital-physician integration Healthcare fraud investigations Publications focus on healthcare policy, compliance trends, and technology integration, with key themes in ACO regulations , social media in healthcare , HIPAA updates , and telemedicine compliance . Awards and affiliations : Louisiana Super Lawyer Chambers USA Band 1 attorney Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives Louisiana Hospital Association American Health Lawyers Association Practice areas cover physician employment agreements, peer review proceedings, fraud investigation defense, and healthcare transaction structuring with a focus on CMS and ACA compliance.
Timothy M. Todd, Ph.D., serves as Dean and Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, directing the nation's first JD-based, CFP Board-registered Wealth Management and Financial Planning Program. He teaches taxation, estate planning, and corporate law courses while maintaining active CPA licensure and bar admissions. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University M.S. in Applied Economics (Financial Economics), Johns Hopkins University J.D., Liberty University School of Law (first in class, summa cum laude) M.S. in Accounting, Liberty University B.S., Liberty University (summa cum laude, Honors Program) Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Kansas State University Dr. Todd's research bridges legal scholarship with financial therapy, focusing on taxation (partnership, estate, gift), financial planning (charitable giving, robo-advisors), and corporate law. His interdisciplinary work examines worldview impacts on philanthropy, gender effects on financial socialization, and municipal bond investment strategies. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal growing emphasis on practical tax applications for individuals and businesses, particularly in estate planning innovations and financial technology adoption within advisory services. His accolades include: 2024 Best Research Award, Financial Planning Association 2024 AFCPE Symposium Research Paper Award John Raneri Fellow, UNSW School of Taxation John Nolan Fellow, ABA Section of Taxation As former Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Scholarship (2020-2024) and current program director, Dr. Todd shapes academic initiatives while contributing to professional standards through AICPA committees, Virginia CPA advisory roles, and ABA leadership. His media commentary in Forbes, Fox News, and Bloomberg extends scholarly insights to public discourse.
Mark B McClellan, MD, PhD, is a Professor of the Practice at Duke University, serving as Director of the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and Professor of the Practice in the Sanford School of Public Policy. He is an executive core faculty member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy and associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. His career spans both academic medicine and high-level government service, having previously served as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1993) M.D., Harvard Medical School (1992) M.P.A., Harvard University (1991) B.A., University of Texas, Austin (1985) Dr. McClellan is a physician-economist whose work focuses on quality and value in health care, including payment and coverage reform, real-world evidence, policies supporting drug and device innovation, and initiatives to improve population health through integrated health care, public health, and social services. His research has been particularly influential during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he developed strategies for virus containment, healthcare system resilience, and accelerating therapeutic and vaccine development. His academic contributions span health economics, regulatory science, value-based care models, and healthcare system transformation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on healthcare policy innovation, with particular emphasis on real-world evidence generation, AI applications in healthcare, regulatory science advancements, and value assessment frameworks. These works collectively show an evolving trajectory toward more integrated, data-driven healthcare systems that prioritize value and patient outcomes over traditional volume-based metrics. Member, National Academy of Medicine (2003) Dr. McClellan maintains significant leadership roles across multiple sectors, serving on the boards of Johnson & Johnson, Cigna, Alignment Healthcare, and PrognomIQ; chairing the National Academy of Medicine's Leadership Consortium for a Value and Science-Driven Health System; and co-chairing the Guiding Committee for the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network. His advisory work with Blackstone Life Sciences, Arsenal Capital Partners, and MITRE demonstrates the practical application of his research across industry sectors. His academic leadership extends to directing the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, which received a $10 million gift from the Margolis Family Foundation in 2023 to advance health policy work globally. He leads the Margolis Center for Health Policy, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, policy development, and implementation science focused on creating more effective, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems. The center brings together experts from medicine, economics, public policy, data science, and industry to address complex healthcare challenges through evidence-based solutions.
Sanket Dhruva, MD, MHS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He completed his medical training at UCSF, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UC Davis, and an MHS through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University. Dr. Dhruva's work focuses on medical device and drug safety, regulation, and evidence generation, with particular expertise in cardiovascular devices and Medicare coverage policies. Education BA in Molecular & Cell Biology and Political Science from UC Berkeley (2005) MD from UCSF School of Medicine (2009) Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF Department of Medicine (2012) Cardiology Fellowship at UC Davis Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (2015) MHS through Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University (2017) LEAN Champion training at UCSF (2019) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at UCSF (2021) Research Interests Dr. Dhruva's research spans several interconnected areas centered around medical device and drug safety, regulation, and evidence generation. His work examines FDA approval processes for high-risk medical devices, Medicare coverage determinations, and the generation of real-world evidence to inform clinical practice and policy decisions. A significant portion of his research focuses on cardiovascular devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and transcatheter valve technologies. He investigates safety concerns, appropriate utilization, and regulatory pathways for these devices. His work often involves large dataset analyses to evaluate device performance in real-world settings. Dr. Dhruva also studies Medicare formulary coverage policies, particularly how coverage decisions are made for novel drugs and devices, and the implications for patient access and healthcare costs. His research on the Medicare Coverage with Evidence Development program has been particularly influential in understanding how evidence generation requirements impact coverage decisions. Publication Trends Dr. Dhruva's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a continued focus on medical device regulation, safety, and evidence generation. His work spans multiple high-impact journals including JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of the American College of Cardiology. A notable trend is increased attention to remote monitoring of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, artificial intelligence applications in cardiology, and the implications of Medicare payment policies for medical technologies. His research shows growing interest in health equity considerations for medical device development and use, as evidenced by recent publications on challenges and solutions for advancing health equity with medical devices. There's also a clear pattern of examining how regulatory decisions impact clinical practice, with particular attention to the FDA's Breakthrough Devices Program and Unique Device Identifier implementation. Professional Activities Dr. Dhruva maintains active collaborations with the Veterans Health Administration on research related to cardiovascular device monitoring. His work often involves multi-institutional teams spanning UCSF, Yale, and other academic medical centers. He serves as a reviewer for major medical journals and contributes to policy discussions regarding medical device regulation and evidence generation.
María Isabel Candelario Macías is an Associate Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid , affiliated with the Department of Private Law and the Industrial Property and New Technologies (PROINDTEN) research group under the Institute of Entrepreneurial and Family Business . Her work bridges bankruptcy law, industrial property, and corporate social responsibility. Research focuses on climate change law , digital product passports , and post-pandemic legal reforms . Grant leadership includes projects funded by AEI and Vlex Networks . Key publication trends: ECO-design regulations , bankruptcy second-chance mechanisms , and IP law harmonization . She has supervised doctoral theses on topics like minority shareholder protection and unfair competition in trademarks , while her 15 most recent articles emphasize sustainability-technology intersections in legal frameworks.
Peter Wiedenbeck is the Joseph H. Zumbalen Professor of the Law of Property at Washington University School of Law, specializing in federal income tax law and ERISA-regulated employee benefit plans. He has authored foundational texts including ERISA Principles (Cambridge University Press, 2023) and Basic Federal Income Taxation (Aspen, 8th ed. 2024), while teaching core courses in taxation and employee benefits. His educational credentials include: J.D. from University of Michigan (1979) B.Sc. from University of Toronto (1976) Wiedenbeck's research centers on Federal Income Taxation, Employee Benefits, and Wealth Transfer Taxation with particular focus on ERISA's regulatory framework. His scholarship critically examines fiduciary duty erosion, pension investment transparency, and the intersection of tax policy with retirement security, often revealing systemic vulnerabilities in benefit plan governance. Current work investigates executive compensation threats to retirement systems and modern disclosure challenges. Publication trends show sustained focus on ERISA compliance mechanisms, with recent articles analyzing disclosure effectiveness (2024), fiduciary standard implementation (2021), and retirement plan sustainability amid executive compensation pressures (2023). His work consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical regulatory solutions for employee benefit systems. Key honors include: Joseph H. Zumbalen Professorship (2004) Washington University Distinguished Faculty Award (2003) Multiple Teacher of the Year Awards (2003, 1997, 1995) Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (2014) Wiedenbeck actively shapes policy as current chair of the U.S. Department of Labor's Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans (2022), having previously served on the council (2020-2021) and as invited witness (2017). He contributes to national discourse through membership in the National Academy of Social Insurance (2005) and past service on the Presidential Task Force on the Arts and Humanities (1981). No laboratory or dedicated research team affiliations are documented in available sources.
Christina J. Bradbury is a full professor of finance and Program Coordinator for the Finance program at Plymouth State University, holding CFP® and CMA designations. She serves as Treasurer of Circle Program (a nonprofit empowering low-income NH girls) and faculty adviser to the PSU Student Finance Club, leveraging 16 years of industry experience from TD Bank, Bank of New Hampshire, and Lithermans LLC. Her educational credentials include a BS from Plymouth State University, MS from University of Southern New Hampshire, and DBA from Anderson University. Dr. Bradbury's research bridges wealth management , healthcare finance , and financial education innovation . She investigates physician acceptance of Medicaid patients through reimbursement dynamics, analyzes executive leadership traits in corporate governance, and pioneers gamified simulations for teaching business finance. Her work consistently connects academic theory with practical financial management challenges. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: Healthcare financing studies examining Medicaid/Medicare participation barriers Corporate governance research on CEO idiosyncrasies and boardroom bias Pedagogical innovations using craft brewery simulations and gamification in finance education These have been presented at International Atlantic Economic Society and American Accounting Association conferences. As faculty adviser to the Student Finance Club, Dr. Bradbury implements her teaching philosophy of creating psychologically safe learning environments where students gain confidence through practical application. Her industry background in portfolio management and CFO roles directly informs her curriculum development.
Professor Frank-Andreas Schittenhelm serves as Professor of Financial Management at Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), where he holds the positions of Vice Dean for the Faculty of Business and Economics and Dean of Studies for the BSc International Financial Management program. Previously, from 2001 to 2012, he was Professor for International Financial Management at HS Esslingen, where he also served as Vice Dean and Head of the MSc Innovation Management program. His research interests focus on the intersection of Financial Management , Sustainability , and Innovation Management , with particular emphasis on sustainable financing models, risk management in financial contexts, and renewable energy project financing. His work bridges theoretical financial concepts with practical sustainability applications, examining how financial systems can support sustainable development goals. Professor Schittenhelm's publication record demonstrates significant engagement with contemporary challenges in sustainable finance, with numerous articles analyzing the integration of sustainability principles into financial management practices, innovation financing mechanisms, and risk assessment frameworks for sustainable projects. His work spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the financial sector. Professor of Financial Management at HfWU Nürtingen-Geislingen since 2012 Vice Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics Dean of Studies for BSc International Financial Management Former Professor for International Financial Management at HS Esslingen (2001-2012) His academic leadership extends to curriculum development and program management, particularly in international financial education. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his publication record suggests active engagement with research projects related to sustainable finance and innovation management.
Associate Professor Ozan ÖZDEMİR serves at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences within the Department of Banking and Finance. His academic career spans over 15 years with continuous research contributions in specialized financial domains. Dr. ÖZDEMİR's research focuses on International Accounting/Financial Reporting Standards, Cost Management, and Bank Accounting, with expanding interests in Islamic Banking and Sustainability Reporting. His work consistently addresses practical challenges in financial reporting standards implementation, particularly TFRS/IFRS frameworks, and analyzes sector-specific performance metrics across banking, insurance, and energy industries. His publication trends reveal strong methodological diversity including panel data analysis, bibliometrics, multi-criteria decision techniques (TOPSIS/EDAS), and entropy-based relational analysis. Recent works increasingly address contemporary issues like pandemic financial impacts, cybersecurity in banking, and digital transformation in financial reporting. Teaching portfolio includes specialized courses: Bank Accounting Digital Accounting and Reporting International Financial Reporting Applications Sustainability and Integrated Reporting Management Accounting in Financial Institutions Professional development includes extensive book chapter contributions across international publications on financial technologies, digital transformation, and banking research. His Google Scholar profile indicates an H-index of 10 with 278 total citations reflecting growing academic impact.
Professor Julie-Anne Tarr is a distinguished academic at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), holding the position of Professor in the Faculty of Business and Law, School of Accountancy. With a diverse background spanning academia and industry across multiple countries including the United States, Australia, and the Pacific region, Professor Tarr brings extensive practical experience to her academic work. Her educational background includes: JD (Juris Doctor) from Cornell University PhD from the University of Queensland LLM from Monash University Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor Tarr's research interests focus on regulation and incentivization of disclosure in legal contexts, particularly in insurance, emerging technology, and commercial law. Her work spans several key areas: Insurance law, risk, and regulation, with particular focus on emerging technologies Consumer protection in complex contracts and financial services Governance, ethics, and corporate oversight in nonprofit organizations and social enterprises Biotechnology and medical research governance Legal philosophy, comparative law, and history Her research output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex technological intersections with traditional legal frameworks. Professor Tarr has pioneered work in drone regulation and insurance, blockchain applications in insurance, and the legal implications of autonomous vehicles. Her recent publications show a strong emphasis on how emerging technologies challenge existing regulatory frameworks and insurance models, requiring innovative legal solutions. Professor Tarr has received numerous prestigious awards for her scholarly contributions: BILA 2024 Prize recipient for 'most notable contribution to literature in the field of law as it affects insurance' Kulp-Wright Book Award Finalist (2023) for 'Drone Law and Policy' British Insurance Law Association 2022 Prize Finalist Multiple QUT Vice Chancellor Performance Awards (2017, 2014, 2010) QUT David Gardiner Outstanding Teacher of the Year nominee (2014) As an educator and supervisor, Professor Tarr has guided numerous PhD and Master's students through their research journeys. Her supervisions span topics including tax treatment of cross-border donations, home loan information disclosure, director financial literacy, drone liability frameworks, and corporate culture's relationship to fraud. She has also held significant leadership roles, including Chair of the Australian Business Deans Council (2019) and Editor for Insurance & Transport at the Australian Business Law Journal (2015-present). Professor Tarr's research is supported by her affiliations with multiple research centers at QUT: Centre for Future Enterprise (Chief Investigator) Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (Senior Fellow) Australian Centre for Health Law Research (Chief Investigator) Behavioural Economics Studies Center (Affiliate)
Mary Kelly is Professor and Chair in Insurance at Wilfrid Laurier University's Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. Her research examines insurance market structures with expertise in catastrophe insurance, regulatory frameworks, and retirement security. Recent publications analyze wildfire risk financing, board diversity in insurance governance, and earthquake protection gaps. Her work frequently addresses regulatory challenges in property/casualty markets and policy reforms affecting automobile insurance. She investigates loss reserve accounting practices, experience-rating mechanisms, and solvency protection systems, with particular attention to Canadian markets and comparative international frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Kropp is a Professor of Financial Management at Pforzheim University’s Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a dual role as Academic Director of the International Study Program (ISP), established in 2007, and served as Dean of Academic Affairs from 2009 to 2014. His career spans banking, professional accounting (Big4 audit roles), and academia, with expertise in financial risk management, IFRS compliance, and financial derivatives reporting. Education: Banking apprenticeship, Frankfurt University (Business Administration), and a semester at Southampton University (UK). Doctoral research focused on financial risk management. Post-doctoral roles included Frankfurt University’s Bank Management Department and Big4 audit roles specializing in financial instruments accounting. Research focuses on IFRS implementation challenges, financial derivatives valuation, and regulatory compliance. Notable contributions include critiques of IASB exposure drafts and analysis of Goodwill accounting under IFRS. Teaching spans German and English-language courses in financial accounting, banking, and IFRS. Publications (2002–2021) emphasize student financing models, accounting standard implementation, and regulatory frameworks. Key works address Bafög scholarships, loan repayment structures, and deposit insurance reforms. Accolades include the Lehrpreis der Fakultät für Wirtschaft und Recht. Administrative roles include Associate Dean for National Accreditation (2014–2023), ISP Director (2007–2022), and leadership of cross-departmental business administration programs. Labs/Teams: Active in curriculum development for international programs and quality assurance through accreditation processes. Collaborates with organizations like VDMA (German Engineering Federation) on accounting standard applications.
