Dr. Jooh Lee is a Professor of Management at Rowan University's William G. Rohrer College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Mississippi and an M.S. from Colorado State University. His research examines operational linkages between strategy and performance, with emphasis on sustainability, reputation, CEO compensation, and technology impacts. Lee has published over 130 scholarly articles focusing on international business strategy and operational efficiency. His recent work analyzes ESG performance, R&D-exports synergies, and reputation- compensation relationships using advanced modeling techniques. Research methodologies include neural networks, comparative international analyses, and longitudinal performance studies. Honors include holding The Campbell Professorial Chair. His teaching portfolio includes Operations Management, Managerial Decision Making Tools, and Business Forecasting at MBA and undergraduate levels.
Maria Loumioti serves as Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management. Previously holding faculty positions at University of Southern California and MIT Sloan, she holds a DBA from Harvard Business School (2012) and BBA from Athens University of Economics and Business (2005). Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Business Administration, Harvard Business School, 2012 Bachelor of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business, 2005 Professor Loumioti's research centers on financial intermediation with expertise in non-bank lending, securitization, and credit markets. She examines ESG debt instruments, banking transparency, and soft information in loan quality assessment. Her work bridges accounting, finance, and sustainability policy through rigorous empirical analysis of debt markets and regulatory impacts. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals growing emphasis on sustainable finance since 2020, particularly examining ESG investor behavior in debt markets and discrepancies between banks' environmental disclosures versus actual lending practices. Her recent work investigates sustainability-linked loan structures while earlier research established foundational insights on intangible asset collateralization and short-termism in capital markets. Her honors include the European Central Bank Lamfalussy Fellowship (2018) and Outstanding Reviewer Award from The Accounting Review (2020). Key recognitions feature: Naveen Jindal School of Management Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2020) Swedish House of Finance Visiting Scholar (2019) Best Paper in Management Accounting Award, MAS Annual Meeting (2015) Harvard Business School Doctoral Fellowship (2007-2012) Supported by visiting scholar appointments at European Central Bank and Banque de France, her research informs financial regulation through central bank collaborations. Media outlets including Bloomberg and Harvard Business Review regularly cite her findings on banking practices and sustainable finance.
Dr. Suresh Radhakrishnan is a Constantine Konstans Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of Research at the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance within the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on valuation of intangible assets, corporate governance, and the impact of social responsibility initiatives on business performance. He has authored numerous articles in top-tier journals across accounting, finance, and information systems. Radhakrishnan holds a PhD from New York University (1991), an MS from NYU (1989), and a BCom from the University of Madras (1980), with certifications from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. His teaching excellence has been recognized through awards from Rutgers University and NYU, as well as the Naveen Jindal School’s Outstanding Graduate Teacher of the Year Award (2001, 2007). Over his career, he has mentored nearly 20 PhD students and contributed to groundbreaking studies, including the 2006 paper linking corporate charitable giving to revenue growth in consumer industries. His current work explores macroeconomic outlooks, M&A quality, and the sustainability of decentralized systems like Bitcoin. Education: PhD in Accounting, New York University, 1991 MS in Accounting, New York University, 1989 Bachelor of Commerce, University of Madras, India, 1980 Awards: Herman E. Krooss Award for Best Dissertation, NYU (1992) Multiple teaching awards including the NJ SOM’s top honor Research Themes: Corporate governance mechanisms Earnings management and financial reporting Social capital’s role in disclosure practices
Diogenis Baboukardos is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), specializing in sustainability and climate change reporting. He is affiliated with the Department of Accounting and Finance and serves as a Research Affiliate at the Adam Smith Observatory of Corporate Reporting Practices (University of Glasgow) and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Essex Business School (University of Essex). Research Funding: UK Financial Reporting Council, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Academic Roles: Secretary of BAFA’s Financial Accounting & Reporting Special Interest Group, editorial board member of multiple journals. His research spans sustainability accounting, integrated reporting, audit practices, and corporate governance, with a focus on regulatory impacts and market consequences. Publications appear in journals like Journal of Accounting & Public Policy and Business Strategy and the Environment , while his work addresses carbon reporting, biodiversity disclosures, and pandemic-era accountability. Scientific awards include Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy . He organizes conferences (e.g., Financial Reporting and Business Communication 2025) and contributes to industry reports for ACCA and FRC.
Juan Manuel Bartolomé Bartolomé is a Professor in the Department of History at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, University of León, Spain. His academic work focuses on Modern History, particularly the social and economic structures of León province during the 18th and 19th centuries. He is affiliated with the research group INDETEHI/HISMECON TEMAS HISTÓRICOS/HISTORIA Y MEMORIA CONTEMPORÁNEA, which specializes in contemporary historical topics and memory studies. Education: Doctorate from University of León (1995) Thesis: "Señores cosecheros, hidalgos y campesinos en el Bierzo leonés análisis estructural y dinámica socioeconómica en el siglo XVIII" Supervised by Dr. Laureano M. Rubio Pérez Bartolomé Bartolomé's research centers on social and economic history of early modern Spain, particularly León province. His work examines living conditions across social classes, consumption patterns, material culture, property ownership, and inheritance practices. He analyzes how wealth levels influenced daily life, domestic spaces, clothing, and social mobility during the transition from the Ancien Régime to modern economic structures. His methodological approach involves correlating material culture with levels of patrimonial wealth, revealing how economic standing shaped social expressions. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on material culture and social stratification in 18th-19th century León. Bartolomé Bartolomé analyzes how different social groups - peasants, bourgeoisie, nobility, and clergy - expressed their status through consumption and domestic arrangements. His research shows the gradual incorporation of new goods and practices into daily life, with strong connections to wealth levels and social aspirations. The temporal scope of his work (1700-1850) captures significant economic and social transformations in the region. While no specific awards are documented in the available information, his extensive publication record indicates significant scholarly contributions to the field of Spanish social history. His work appears in numerous academic publications and conference proceedings, demonstrating recognition within the historical research community. As a Professor at the University of León, Bartolomé Bartolomé has likely supervised numerous graduate students and participated in academic mentorship, though specific students aren't listed in the available information. His research has been supported by academic funding that enabled extensive archival work with notarial records, particularly property inventories, which form the empirical foundation of his scholarship. He is actively affiliated with the research group INDETEHI/HISMECON TEMAS HISTÓRICOS/HISTORIA Y MEMORIA CONTEMPORÁNEA, which facilitates collaborative historical research at the University of León. This group provides institutional support for his investigations into historical topics and contemporary memory, allowing for interdisciplinary approaches to historical analysis.
Jungbae Kim is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Accounting and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. His research spans accounting oversight, political economy, environmental reporting, and household finance, with a focus on regulatory impacts and sustainability. PhD in Accounting, New York University (2020) MPHIL in Accounting, New York University (2019) MS in Accounting, Seoul National University (2015) BA in Business Administration/Economics, Seoul National University (2013) Kim's work explores how public audit oversight (e.g., PCAOB inspections) influences corporate innovation and risk management, while also analyzing political economy dynamics in government connections and corporate disclosures. His environmental reporting research examines sustainability practices, particularly in supply chains. Recent publications highlight trends in corporate governance, audit quality, and behavioral economics. Awards include the Most Promising Researcher (2022) and Samsung PhD Fellowship (2015–2020). Kim actively contributes to academic service as a reviewer for major accounting conferences.
Gaétan de Rassenfosse is an Associate Professor at EPFL's School of Management of Technology (CDM), specializing in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies. He joined EPFL in 2014 and holds a PhD in Economics from the Solvay Business School (Université Libre de Bruxelles). His research focuses on crafting evidence-based policies for knowledge economies, particularly in intellectual property, intangible capital measurement, and 'science of science.' He has published in top journals like Journal of Industrial Economics and Research Policy , secured over CHF 2.5M in research grants, and advised governments and international organizations such as the European Commission and Swiss Federal Office for Education and Research (SERI). He teaches courses on innovation economics and intellectual property management. Professional roles include membership in the CDM Management Board, the Conference of Section Directors (CDS), and doctoral program committees. His advising includes guiding 5 PhD students focusing on policy impacts in clean technology, innovation incentives, and science organization. Key research themes span patent systems, innovation policy efficacy, and cross-border knowledge flows. He actively engages with media and policymakers to translate academic insights into actionable public strategies.
Paul Zarowin is a Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 1984. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Economics from the University of Chicago and an M.B.A. in Finance from the same institution, along with a B.A. in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Research Interests: Professor Zarowin's research centers on the relationship between accounting information and stock market prices. He investigates how financial disclosures, accounting choices, and regulatory frameworks influence market efficiency and earnings quality. His work spans earnings management, R&D capitalization, financial reporting transparency, and the valuation implications of accounting practices. Publication Trends: His recent publications in leading journals such as The Accounting Review , Journal of Accounting and Economics , and Review of Accounting Studies reflect a consistent focus on empirical accounting research, particularly on how accounting decisions affect market perceptions and firm behavior. Themes include the impact of regulation on R&D reporting, earnings manipulation strategies, and the reliability of financial statements in private versus public firms. Scientific Awards: New York University Presidential Fellowship Peat Marwick National Research Fellowship Glucksman Institute Fellowship Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Professor Zarowin has led impactful research supported by prestigious fellowships. His work often involves collaborative projects with scholars across institutions, suggesting active mentorship and research leadership. He teaches Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting and Analysis in undergraduate and MBA programs, and also teaches Accounting for Lawyers at NYU Law School. Labs and Research Teams: Although no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Zarowin is deeply embedded in the academic accounting community through collaborative research and departmental leadership. His work frequently appears in joint studies, indicating strong engagement with research teams and scholarly networks focused on financial reporting and market outcomes.
Prof. Dr. Pamela Wicker is a Full Professor of Sport Management and Sport Sociology at the Faculty of Psychology and Sports Science, University of Bielefeld . Her research spans sport economics, nonprofit organizational capacity, gender dynamics, environmental sustainability, and health outcomes in sport. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and held editorial roles at journals like European Sport Management Quarterly and Journal of Sports Economics . Education: Dr. phil. (PhD) and Privatdozentin (Habilitation) in Sport Science, German Sport University Cologne. Key Research Areas: Sport governance, gender equity, climate impact of sport, volunteerism, organizational resilience, and health economics. Scientific Recognition: 2024 NASSM Distinguished Research Award 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Award, Sport, Business and Management 2018 NASSM Research Fellow 2017 SMAANZ Best Paper Award Her recent work analyzes environmental behavior in sport clubs, gender diversity in governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of sport participation. She leads empirical studies on volunteer dynamics and sustainability practices, with methodological expertise in multi-level modeling and contingent valuation approaches.
Sabri Boubaker is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the School of Management , Swansea University. He holds a PhD from Université de Paris-Est and has an extensive publication record, with over 90 Scopus-indexed articles and 900+ citations. As co-founder of the Paris Financial Management Conference and the Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance , and President of the International Society for the Advancement of Financial Economics (ISAFE) , he is a key figure in empirical finance. He leads the Hawkes Seminar Series , attracting global speakers to engage with staff and students. His research focuses on ownership structure , control of listed companies , and the intersection of corporate governance with environmental finance . Recent work examines the impacts of climate policy , corporate carbon risk , and banking stability using advanced analytical frameworks like DEA-machine learning and MCDA . His supervision includes PhD projects in Islamic banking , though specific student names are not listed. Professor Boubaker’s publications span top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , Financial Management , and British Journal of Management , addressing topics like debt choice , sovereign wealth funds , and anti-corruption campaigns . He is an active member of the Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance , contributing to global discourse on financial economics.
Teresa Fort is an Associate Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College , focusing on international trade, industrial organization, and political economy. She teaches core microeconomics and seminars on firm globalization, while maintaining affiliations as a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). Her work bridges economic theory with empirical analysis using U.S. Census Bureau data. PhD , University of Maryland (2012) MA , University of Maryland (2008) BA , University of Virginia (2000) Her research explores global production fragmentation , technology's impact on offshoring , and globalization's heterogeneous effects . Key findings include: technology's disproportionate role in domestic production reorganization, the rise of factoryless goods producers redefining manufacturing statistics, and evidence on how trade policies create interdependent sourcing dynamics . Recent publications in Review of Economic Studies and Journal of Political Economy Macroeconomics examine tariff escalation welfare effects and multinational firm trade patterns . Her work has been featured in major media outlets including Financial Times , The Wall Street Journal , and Marketplace . NBER Faculty Research Fellow CEPR Research Affiliate Coauthor of influential studies on global value chains She actively participates in academic conferences, recently discussing topics like multinational firm strategies and labor mobility during recessions . Her empirical methods often involve novel data infrastructure projects, including redesigning the U.S. Census Bureau's Longitudinal Business Database and County Business Patterns imputation techniques.
Prof. Dr. Lutz Kaufmann holds the Chair for B2B Negotiations & Procurement I at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany. His work focuses on international management, procurement, and behavioral supply chain dynamics, with extensive publications on strategic sourcing, balanced scorecards, and cross-cultural business negotiations. Research Interests He investigates Business Negotiations , Dishonesty in B2B Relationships , Behavioral Management , B2B Marketing , and Strategic Procurement . His research combines empirical studies with practical applications, emphasizing decision-making biases, supplier relationship management, and emerging market operations. Academic Contributions His recent publications analyze judgment biases in supply management, electronic reverse auctions, and strategic frameworks for international expansion. Over 15+ articles span journals like Journal of Supply Chain Management , Journal of Operations Management , and International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management . 2024 Best Paper Award (Journal of Supply Chain Management) 2021 AoM Distinguished Scholar Award Multiple CSCMP/IPSERA Doctoral Dissertation Awards for supervisees Teaching & Leadership He teaches qualitative research methods and negotiation skills, with consistent Best Teacher Awards (2006–2023). As Daniela und Jürgen Westphal Foundation Trustee , he mentors students and researchers globally.
Muskan Chawla is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting and Information Systems Division at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in Accounting from UCLA Anderson School of Management, an MSc in Finance (Distinction) from LSE, and a BCom (Honors) from Shri Ram College of Commerce. Her research focuses on how corporate disclosures influence innovation, supply chains, and intangible assets. Key themes include intellectual property management, information asymmetry in supply chains, and climate risk mitigation through transparency. Her education includes: BCom (Delhi University) MSc Financial Economics (GIPE) MSc Finance (LSE) PhD (UCLA) Research interests span disclosure strategies, innovation measurement in pharmaceuticals, and the role of information opacity in climate risks. Recent work examines employee satisfaction in knowledge-intensive firms and how patent expirations affect corporate disclosures. She teaches courses like Introduction to Financial Accounting at UBC Sauder. Her articles analyze real-world impacts of disclosure dissemination on innovation efficiency and the interplay between organizational capital and brand capital. Empirical findings emphasize the importance of public information environments in mitigating supply chain disruptions caused by climate events. No scientific awards are listed, though her work has been featured in prominent journals. Teaching and advising roles include guiding MBA/Executive MBA students at UCLA and UBC. Current affiliations include the Sauder School of Business, with no mention of labs or teams beyond her academic division.
Joan Nogue i Font is a Professor at the Department of Geography of the University of Girona , and founder-director of the Cátedra del Bosque since 2022. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts (1996-2004) and former director of the Catalan Landscape Observatory (2005-2017). A specialist in Landscape and Human Geography , he has authored and edited numerous influential works, including Nacionalismo y territorio (1998) and Geopolítica, identidad y globalización (2001). Education: PhD in Geography (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison under Yi-Fu Tuan Advisory roles: Member of Advisory Council for Sustainable Development (CADS), full member of Institute of Catalan Studies (IEC) Editorial work: Co-editor of Documents d'Anàlisi Geogràfica , co-director of Paisaje y Teoría book series International experience: Adjunct Professor at Western University (Canada), visiting scholar at Harvard University (2022) His research integrates Landscape Analysis with Societal and Environmental Studies , focusing on territorial identity, sustainability, and the interplay between culture and geography. He has pioneered methodologies for landscape cataloging and participatory management, emphasizing intangible values and citizen engagement. His work bridges European landscape policies with Catalan rural transformations. Recent publications like The other rural world (2022) and Paesaggio, territorio, società civile (2017) reflect his focus on civil society and contemporary spatial dynamics. His scientific awards include: 2009 Rei Jaume I Award for Urbanism, Landscape, and Sustainability 2010 Joan Fuster Essay Award 2022 Sylvester Baxter Lecturer at Harvard University He has served on editorial boards for journals such as Bolletino della Società Geografia Italiana and Punto Sur , and collaborates with La Vanguardia and Ara media supplements.
Dimitris Papanikolaou serves as the John L. & Helen Kellogg Professor of Finance at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and is a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research critically examines the nexus between technological innovation and financial markets, with recent contributions spanning intangible capital measurement, innovation's impact on labor dynamics, executive markets, and financial frictions. Education: PhD in Financial Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2007) MS in Finance and Economics, London School of Economics (2001) BA in Economics and Finance, University of Piraeus (2000) Papanikolaou's research program centers on Asset Pricing , Macroeconomics , Innovation , Economic Growth , and Intangible Capital . He pioneers methodologies for quantifying innovation through textual analysis of patents while investigating how technological advances reshape financial markets and labor outcomes. His work reveals critical insights into human capital displacement, the economic value of intangibles, and the causal mechanisms linking financial constraints to innovation efficiency, employing rigorous empirical designs including natural experiments and administrative datasets. Analysis of his recent publications shows a pronounced interdisciplinary trajectory, merging finance, labor economics, and innovation studies through cutting-edge techniques like NLP and big data analytics. Key thematic clusters include AI's labor market effects (examining task exposure and wage dynamics), creative destruction measurement (using text-based innovation displacement metrics), and intangible capital's macroeconomic role (exploring firm scope, concentration, and growth implications). These works consistently establish causal relationships through exogenous variation in innovation shocks and patent data. Scientific recognition includes: Kellogg Research Mentorship Award Best Paper Award, London Business School Finance Symposium (2018) Best Paper Award, Red Rock Finance Conference (2017) Crowell Memorial Prize (second place), Panagora Asset Management Amundi Smith Breeden Prize, American Finance Association (2014 and 2013) Roger F. Murray Prize (second place), The Q Group (2011) As Co-Editor of the Journal of Financial Economics and former editorial board member for Management Science, the Journal of Finance, and the Review of Financial Studies, Papanikolaou shapes scholarly discourse in finance. His mentorship excellence—recognized by the Kellogg Research Mentorship Award—demonstrates commitment to developing next-generation scholars, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials. Collaborative research networks with leading economists like Kogan, Schmidt, and Eisfeldt drive his high-impact publications. Papanikolaou's research ecosystem involves extensive collaboration with interdisciplinary teams leveraging computational methods for innovation measurement. Current projects focus on AI-labor market interactions and intangible capital dynamics, often utilizing proprietary patent datasets and administrative worker records to generate policy-relevant insights about technological disruption and market efficiency.
