Stuart A. Gabriel is a Distinguished Professor of Finance and Arden Realty Chair at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he also serves as Director of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate. His expertise spans real estate finance, housing policy, and macroeconomics. Ph.D. in Economics, UC Berkeley M.A. & A.B., UC Berkeley Research focuses on: Housing market dynamics during crises Mortgage default risk modeling Eviction moratoria impacts Policy responses to financial instability Integration of housing and financial markets Urban development economics Recent publications analyze crisis-era interest rate effects, political influences on pandemic responses, and wildfire smoke's financial consequences. Awards include Quigley Medal, Neidorf Teaching Award, and LaForce Leadership Award. He serves on KB Home and KBS REITs boards, consults for government entities, and testified before Congress. His work connects housing policy to broader macroeconomic trends through rigorous empirical analysis.
Prodromos Vlamis serves as an Associate Professor of Financial Analysis at the Department of Economics within the School of Economics, Business and International Studies at the University of Piraeus, where he has held academic positions since 2018 after progressing from Assistant Professor (tenured) roles. His academic journey includes significant international experience with appointments at Harvard University, the London School of Economics, and the University of Cambridge, where he also taught as a Lecturer in Finance at age 28. Education: B.Sc. from Athens University of Economics (1991-1995) M.Sc. in Economics from University of York (1995-96) M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Financial Analysis from University of Cambridge (1999-2004) Vlamis specializes in the intersection of real estate markets and financial systems, with particular emphasis on how ESG criteria, sovereign debt crises, and monetary policy affect property markets. His research demonstrates how Greek fiscal challenges have uniquely impacted real estate dynamics, revealing asymmetric price adjustments in energy markets and spatial effects of property investments on regional growth. His methodological approach combines advanced econometric modeling with practical financial analysis, particularly evident in his work on credit risk assessment of real estate companies and interest rate pass-through mechanisms. His scholarly impact is reflected in 44 publications including 18 papers in reputable international journals such as Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, International Journal of Finance and Economics, and Economic Modelling. His work has been cited 737 times according to Google Scholar (h-index 13), with notable inclusion in teaching materials at Geneva University, Carleton University, and Ohio State University. Harold A. Pollman Fellowship in Real Estate and Urban Development (Harvard) British Chevening/De La Rue Scholarship Isaac Newton Studentship (Cambridge) Harold Samuel Scholarship (Cambridge) Leventis Foundation Scholarship Vlamis has advised numerous government bodies including Greece's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy, serving as external evaluator for Greek higher education institutions. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate courses in Financial Analysis and Real Estate Markets to graduate courses in Real Estate Financing and International Financing, reflecting his dual expertise in theoretical finance and practical real estate economics. He maintains active research collaborations with institutions worldwide and serves on editorial boards of Eurasian Journal of Economics and Finance, Panoeconomicus, and Economics and Finance Notes, demonstrating ongoing scholarly engagement in his specialized fields.
Thomas M. Scalea is The Honorable Francis X. Kelly Distinguished Professor of Trauma Surgery at the University of Maryland, where he serves as Director of the Program in Trauma and Physician-in-Chief of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He also holds the role of System Chief for Critical Care Services across the University of Maryland Medical System's 18 ICUs. Dr. Scalea earned his BA from the University of Virginia (1974), MD from Medical College of Virginia (1978), completed residency in General Surgery at Upstate Medical Center (1983), and a Critical Care/Trauma fellowship at New York Medical College (1984). His research focuses on advancing trauma surgery, critical care protocols, and resuscitation science. Key interests include damage control surgery, hemorrhagic shock management, and military/civilian trauma system integration. His recent work emphasizes predictive analytics in trauma resuscitation and innovative surgical techniques. Dr. Scalea's publications predominantly explore trauma system optimization, critical care innovations, and evidence-based surgical protocols, with consistent themes of hemorrhage control and resuscitation efficiency. Scientific Awards: NIAF Award (2010) Lifetime Achievement Award in Trauma Resuscitation Science (2011) He leads the Program in Trauma and founded CSTARS, training over 4,000 military personnel. His clinical work includes 600+ annual operations and oversight of a 300-bed critical care network. No specific grants or student advisees are detailed in the source text.
David L. Barnes is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), where he also serves as the Interim Director of the Institute of Northern Engineering and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering and Mines. His research focuses on Arctic environmental challenges, particularly groundwater dynamics in permafrost, contaminant transport, and solutions for air/water quality in cold regions. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Bioresource Engineering from Colorado State University and is a registered Professional Civil Engineer. Dr. Barnes' research interests center on the unique hydrogeology of permafrost-affected systems, including: Thermokarst aquifer behavior and talik formation Fate of hydrocarbons and heavy metals in freezing soils Dust control technologies for Arctic transportation infrastructure Vapor intrusion mechanisms in cold climates Remediation strategies for contaminated sites in remote communities His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical solutions for Arctic environmental management, with recurring themes in permafrost hydrology, contaminant mitigation, and community-focused infrastructure. Articles frequently address field validation of engineering designs under extreme conditions, with methodologies ranging from geophysical surveys to controlled laboratory simulations of freeze-thaw cycles. Dr. Barnes leads interdisciplinary teams addressing complex cold-region challenges, including projects on wildfire smoke impacts, COVID-19 sanitation vulnerabilities in remote Alaska, and sustainable dust control. His work frequently involves collaboration with tribal communities, regulatory agencies, and international research consortia.
Amanda Z Calle is an accomplished researcher affiliated with the Bureau of Economic Geology at The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences. Her work focuses on the Cenozoic sedimentary, structural, and exhumational history of the Eastern Cordillera and Subandean-Chaco foreland basin in southern Bolivia, employing multidisciplinary approaches such as source-to-sink analysis, low-temperature thermochronology, and structural mapping. She also investigates the tectonic evolution of the Central Andes and its implications for hydrocarbon exploration. Her research extends to the Midland Basin and Delaware Basin in Texas, addressing issues like pore pressure modeling, induced seismicity from fluid injection, and fault hazard assessment. Education: B.S. in Geology, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, La Paz, Bolivia (2008) M.S. in Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin (2013) Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin (expected 2017, likely completed) Research Interests: Amanda's work integrates sedimentology, structural geology, and tectonics to unravel the interplay between tectonic processes and sedimentary systems. Her projects highlight the application of advanced geochronology techniques and basin modeling to understand long-term geological evolution. Key areas include Andean geodynamics, foreland basin development, and environmental impacts of subsurface fluid injection. Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications (2024–2018) emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to basin analysis, fault mechanics, and geohazard assessment. These studies address critical issues in energy resource management and environmental sustainability. Awards: Amanda has received recognition for her research, including the Marta Sutton Weeks Grant (2013) and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' Top 10 Poster Presentation Award (2013). Her work has been supported by grants from the Geological Society of America and the Society of Sedimentary Geology. Professional Activities: She actively participates in academic conferences and collaborates with institutions such as the Servicio Nacional de Geologia de Bolivia. Her research bridges fundamental geoscience with applied challenges in hydrocarbon exploration and environmental geology.
Vadim Linetsky is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University. His research focuses on financial engineering, mathematical finance, and stochastic modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FIRAN), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, and a B.S. in Electronics and Automation from the University of Technology. His work emphasizes applications in financial markets, including interest rate modeling, credit risk, derivatives pricing, and algorithmic trading. Notable contributions include advancements in spectral methods for pricing financial instruments and the development of models addressing the zero lower bound in interest rate dynamics. Linetsky has also explored long-term risk frameworks and stochastic spectral theory, bridging econometrics and financial mathematics. His publications span journals such as Finance and Stochastics , Econometrica , and Mathematics and Financial Economics , with a focus on practical computational methods and theoretical rigor. Collaborative research projects include high-performance algorithms for Markov processes and interdisciplinary applications of stochastic modeling. Linetsky’s research has been supported by grants, including work on customer default risk management and computational methods in financial engineering. His contributions have influenced both academic theory and industry practices in quantitative finance.
Wei Cui is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at University College London (UCL). His research focuses on macroeconomics and financial economics, exploring topics such as capital reallocation, liquidity frictions, wealth distribution, and policy design. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Economic Journal . His work examines the interplay between financial markets and macroeconomic outcomes, with a particular emphasis on how liquidity constraints, capital dynamics, and policy interventions shape economic stability and growth. Key themes include the effects of quantitative easing, default cycles, and the fiscal theory of price levels in low-interest-rate environments. Cui’s research has contributed to understanding delayed capital liquidation, heterogeneous agent models, and sovereign-bank interlinkages. His findings inform debates on optimal monetary and fiscal policies, particularly in addressing market frictions and systemic risks. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in provided text.
Gerda Claeskens is a full professor of Statistics at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven, Belgium. She holds positions in the Operations Research and Statistics Research Group (ORSTAT) and is affiliated with the Leuven Statistics Research Center. Her academic journey includes a Licentiate in Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of Antwerp and a Ph.D. in Statistics from Limburgs Universitair Centrum (now Hasselt University). Research Interests: Her work focuses on model selection, post-selection inference, nonparametric methods, and high-dimensional statistics. She has contributed extensively to methodologies like focused information criteria, penalized splines, and quantile regression. Awards and Honors: Notable accolades include Fellow of the American Statistical Association (2019), Goodeve Medal (2017), and Medallion Lecturer (2016). She has also held editorial roles in top journals such as Biometrika and Journal of the American Statistical Association . Teaching and Mentoring: She has advised over 20 PhD students and mentored postdoctoral researchers. Her teaching spans advanced statistical methods, probability theory, and business statistics. She has delivered invited lectures globally, including at the European Meeting of Statisticians and the International Society for NonParametric Statistics. Key Contributions: Her book Model Selection and Model Averaging (2008) is a seminal work in statistical methodology. Her research addresses challenges in high-dimensional data, survival analysis, and model averaging, with applications in finance, insurance, and biostatistics.
Elizabeth Lonsdorf is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Emory University, with a focus on primate behavioral development and health. She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2003) and previously served as founding Director of the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes at Lincoln Park Zoo. Her research examines the interplay between development, health, and social dynamics in primates, particularly chimpanzees in Gombe National Park. She co-directs the Gombe Ecosystem Health Project and Gombe Mother-Infant Project, investigating topics like tool-use ontogeny, maternal effects on offspring success, and disease ecology. Her work integrates long-term datasets and emphasizes conservation implications. Lonsdorf is affiliated with the APE Lab and contributes to One Health initiatives addressing primate-human ecosystem interactions. Education: PhD, University of Minnesota, 2003; B.S., Duke University (via Duke Lemur Center). Research interests span primate behavioral ecology, developmental trajectories, and health monitoring. She studies how social integration, environmental factors, and maternal behavior influence survival and reproductive outcomes in wild populations. Key projects include analyzing tool-use acquisition in chimpanzees, tracking parasite infections in apes, and evaluating the impact of human encroachment on primate health. Her studies often involve multi-disciplinary collaboration, combining field observations with genomic and epidemiological methods. Articles highlight her work on chimpanzee social behavior, health metrics, and conservation challenges. Themes include genital wounding as social behavior, maternal rank effects on offspring, and zoonotic disease risks at human-wildlife interfaces. These studies underscore the importance of integrating ecological, health, and social data to inform conservation strategies. Advising and grants: While no students are listed, her projects likely involve collaborative grants and training of early-career researchers. Grants support long-term fieldwork and lab-based analyses. She also participates in policy initiatives related to ape conservation. Labs/Teams: APE Lab (website linked), Gombe Ecosystem Health Project, and Gombe Mother-Infant Project. These platforms facilitate international collaboration and data-sharing for primate research and conservation.
Li Hao is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics , part of the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia . His research focuses on microeconomic theory , game theory , contract theory , and decision-making under uncertainty . He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago , USA. His work explores: Committee Decision-Making : Strategic delays, deadlines, and information aggregation in repeated voting games. Matching Markets : Sorting dynamics, early contracting rushes, and price competition in two-sided markets. Information Economics : Signaling, credible ratings, and optimal information disclosure in financial and labor markets. Recent publications analyze deadline effects (2012), organizational sorting (2010), dynamic incentives in sports (2009), and rating agency efficiency (2008). Key themes include equilibrium strategies, incentive compatibility, and market design. He is affiliated with UBC's Iona Building 201C and maintains a personal website for CV and publications.
Scott DeBerard is a Professor in the Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology specialization at Utah State University's Psychology Department, part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. His clinical expertise spans primary care psychology, health psychology, and behavioral medicine. He currently supervises graduate practicum students at USU's Student Health and Wellness Center and Brigham City Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Dr. DeBerard is actively involved in research focusing on biopsychosocial factors influencing surgical outcomes, particularly lumbar fusion and spine surgery in workers’ compensation patients, as well as neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease through the Cache County Dementia Progression Study. His work emphasizes psychosocial predictors of health outcomes, caregiver coping strategies, and cost-benefit analyses in healthcare settings. Research interests include health-related quality of life, pain management, and the interplay between physical activity, genetics, and cognitive aging. He has contributed extensively to understanding sex differences in Alzheimer’s risk and vascular factors. Dr. DeBerard’s publications highlight the importance of pre-surgical psychological assessments and the role of biopsychosocial models in predicting surgical and medical costs. He is currently accepting students for the Fall 2025 cohort, focusing on clinical/counseling psychology training. His professional activities include integrated behavioral healthcare program development and leadership in academic training. Personal interests include outdoor activities like hiking, triathlons, and family life with his wife and three children.
Colin Orians is a Professor in both the Department of Biology and the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Entomology from Pennsylvania State University (1990) and a BA in Biology from Earlham College (1984). His research focuses on global change biology, with emphasis on climate change impacts, invasive species, and sustainable ecosystems. He has conducted studies on coffee agroecosystems, tea responses to climate, invasive species effects on hemlock forests, and urban green roofs. Education: PhD in Entomology, Pennsylvania State University, 1990 BA in Biology, Earlham College, 1984 Research Interests: Agroecology and sustainable agriculture Climate adaptation strategies in plants and ecosystems Plant-herbivore interactions, including induced defense mechanisms Effects of invasive species on forest ecosystems Urban green infrastructure and ecological engineering Grants & Awards: Garcia Fellowship NSF GRFP (2002–2021) Multiple NSF and USDA grants for studies on climate change, tea quality, and bumble bee phenology Professional Roles: Director of Environmental Studies (2020–2025), Program Director at NSF (2021–2023), and active contributor to ecological conferences and editorial boards. His work bridges natural and agricultural systems, addressing both basic and applied ecological questions.
Dr Lee Bentley is a Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University, based in the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU). He leads on the COORDINATE project within the Growing Up in Digital Europe (GUIDE) initiative, focusing on establishing a pan-European birth cohort study to assess child wellbeing. His research expertise spans quantitative social science methods, longitudinal data analysis, and the sociocontextual determinants of wellbeing across lifecourses. He holds a PhD and MSc in Social Statistics from the Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester. Education PhD in Social Statistics (Manchester Metropolitan University) MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics (Manchester Metropolitan University) Research Interests Dr Bentley's work centers on: Longitudinal data analysis methodologies Impact of social contexts on pro-social behavior and trust Disability welfare systems and policy evaluation Health inequalities and multimorbidity trends Ethnic diversity's role in social cohesion and political behavior Publications Trends His recent work emphasizes comparative policy analysis across nations, focusing on disability welfare reforms, aging populations' labor participation, and the societal impacts of immigration. Key themes include: Cross-national policy comparisons (UK/Canada/Denmark/Sweden) Longitudinal evaluation of welfare reforms Quantitative analysis of health-employment relationships Grants & Projects Central to his role is the COORDINATE project coordinating European birth cohort research networks. While specific grant details aren't listed, his work implies involvement in large-scale collaborative initiatives. Labs/Teams He contributes to the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at Manchester Metropolitan University, collaborating with international teams on cohort studies and policy evaluations.
Dr. Gregory Bauer is a Professor at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. Previously, he served as the Michael J. Barclay Alumni Professor and former Associate Dean at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester, where he oversaw full-time MBA and MS programs. He designed the Simon Integrated Student Experience and contributed to the STEM MBA program's rise to #29 in the Bloomberg Businessweek rankings. He has also held roles as Senior Research Director at the Bank of Canada, focusing on monetary policy, financial stability, and global financial cycles. His education includes a PhD in Finance from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), a CFA designation, an MA in Economics from Queen's University, and a BA in Applied Economics from the University of Waterloo. His research explores monetary policy, financial stability risks, international finance, and Bayesian econometric methods. He has published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Economic Studies . Bauer has received multiple teaching awards, including five Superior Teaching Awards from Simon MBA, and his work has influenced Canadian monetary policy. His research on house price corrections, central bank policies, and financial market limitations has been widely cited in policy debates, including the Bank of Canada's inflation-targeting agreements. He has authored professional publications on topics such as global risk premiums, international equity flows, and market efficiency. His contributions span academia, policy, and education, emphasizing STEM integration in business programs and executive education in international finance.
Benjamin S. Griffy is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics at the University at Albany, State University of New York, where he has been on faculty since August 2018, transitioning from Assistant Professor to Visiting Assistant Professor in August 2024. His research focuses on the impact of labor market frictions and other market imperfections on inequality and the aggregate economy. He teaches search theory at the graduate level and money and banking at the undergraduate level, including PhD Quantitative Macro-Labor and PhD Macro II courses. Dr. Griffy received his PhD in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in June 2018, following an MA in Economics from the same institution in July 2013. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon, earning a BS in Economics and Mathematics with Honors in June 2012. His primary research interests lie at the intersection of macroeconomics and labor economics, with a particular focus on search theory , inequality , wage dispersion , and human capital . His work frequently examines how labor market frictions affect economic outcomes across different segments of the population, especially regarding wealth and income inequality. He employs quantitative macro-labor models incorporating incomplete markets, endogenous human capital accumulation, and search externalities to analyze these complex dynamics. Dr. Griffy's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory examining how labor market institutions interact with search frictions to affect economic outcomes. His work spans unemployment insurance effects, job polarization, wealth impacts on human capital development, and labor force participation dynamics. A unifying theme across his research is investigating how market imperfections amplify inequality and influence aggregate economic performance, with particular attention to life-cycle perspectives and policy implications. Faculty Research Award Program (FRAP), 2021 Andron Fellowship, 2012-2013 Block Grant, 2012-2013 Outstanding Teaching Assistant (PhD Macro I), Fall 2014 Graduate Student Research and Travel Grant, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016 Dr. Griffy serves as a referee for numerous prestigious economics journals including the Review of Economic Studies, American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, and International Economic Review. He has organized several academic conferences, including the Demographic Inequality and the Macroeconomy conference at University at Albany in April 2025, and multiple UCSB/LAEF Labor Markets and Macroeconomic Outcomes Conferences. His extensive conference presentation history includes appearances at the Society of Economic Dynamics, Federal Reserve Banks, and major university seminars across the United States and internationally.
