Sladana Radinovic is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics , University of Oslo. Her work focuses on cosmology, particularly large-scale structure analysis, void-galaxy cross-correlation, and modified gravity theories. MSc Astrophysics, University of Padova, Italy (2016–2018) BSc Physics, University of Novi Sad, Serbia (2011–2016) Her research integrates numerical cosmology, computational astrophysics, and advanced statistical methods to study cosmic voids and their implications for cosmological models. Recent projects include applications to the Euclid mission and Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) data analysis. Publications highlight expertise in void-finding algorithms, cosmic expansion measurements, and Sunyaev-Zeldovich effect analysis. Collaborations span institutions like the University of Portsmouth and University of Waterloo. Scientific Awards Summa cum laude Master's degree in Astrophysics AstroMundus Consortium Scholarship City of Prijedor Scholarship for Undergraduates She contributes to cosmological simulations and observational studies, with implications for understanding dark energy and gravitational physics through void statistics.
Ting Xu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business from 2017 to 2022. His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, innovation, labor economics, and closely held firms, with publications appearing in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. Professor Xu received his PhD in Finance from the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business, following an MSc in Economics from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a BA in Finance from Renmin University of China. His research explores critical questions at the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and labor economics. Professor Xu investigates how policy interventions affect entrepreneurial activity, how labor market dynamics interact with innovation, and how corporate governance structures influence firm behavior. His work often leverages natural experiments and large-scale datasets to identify causal relationships in entrepreneurial finance and labor markets. Recent projects examine the impact of remote work on entrepreneurship, the effects of childcare access on women's careers, and the regulatory costs of being a public company. Professor Xu's research has been widely recognized and cited in policy discussions. His work on regulatory costs of being public has been cited by the SEC, FINRA, and the US Government Accountability Office. His research on childcare access has been featured in the New York Times, and his study on talent flows during economic downturns was published in the Harvard Business Review. 2025-26 Canadian Securities Institute Research Foundation (CSIRF) Academic Award 2025 Roger Martin Award for Excellence in Research, University of Toronto 2023 Rotman Teaching Award 2022 Best Paper Award, Utah Winter Finance Conference 2021 Best Paper Award, China International Conference in Finance (CICF) Professor Xu serves as a referee for leading finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial Economics. He has received multiple research grants, including SSHRC Insight Grants and Institutional Grants as principal investigator. He is also actively involved in academic service, currently serving as Director of the Eastern Finance Association (2025-2028). Professor Xu teaches FinTech and Financial Management to MBA students at Rotman, where he received the Rotman Teaching Award. He is involved in PhD supervision and serves on the Finance Area Recruitment Committee and PhD Recruitment Committee at Rotman.
Birgitte Grøgaard serves as Department Head of Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Professor at BI Norwegian Business School, where she has held academic positions since 2019 after transitioning from the University of Calgary. Her career spans executive roles at Statoil and Gemini Consulting prior to academia. Her educational background includes a PhD in Dr. Oecon from BI Norwegian Business School (2006), an MBA from the University of Colorado (1992), and a BA from Vanderbilt University (1990). Grøgaard's research centers on International Business with emphasis on multinational enterprises (MNEs), environmental sustainability, and institutional dynamics. She investigates MNEs' roles in energy transitions, Bottom of Pyramid markets, and merger integrations, applying frameworks like New Internalization Theory and Transaction Cost Economics. Her work frequently examines how firms navigate institutional voids and balance global-local tensions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental crises and sustainable business practices , particularly how MNEs can drive positive social and environmental outcomes. Her scholarship bridges theoretical rigor with practical implications for corporate sustainability and global strategy. As an active academic leader, she serves on the European International Business Academy board as Norway's country representative and chaired the Strategic Management Society's Global Strategy interest group. Her teaching contributions include developing case studies like the Flip Factory Inc. series. Her research methodology combines qualitative case studies, meta-analyses, and large-scale empirical investigations, often collaborating with leading scholars across international institutions. Current projects emphasize energy transition pathways and institutional development in emerging economies.
