جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Allison Kirkpatrickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Supermassive Black Holes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Allison Kirkpatrick is an Associate Professor, Associate Chair, and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on understanding the relationship between supermassive black holes and galaxy evolution through observational astronomy. Dr. Kirkpatrick earned her PhD in Astronomy from the University of Massachusetts in 2016 and her BS in Mathematics from the University of Florida in 2007. Prior to joining KU in 2018, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Yale Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Her research centers on observational studies of supermassive black holes and their effect on galaxy evolution. She utilizes data from major space telescopes including Spitzer, Herschel, Hubble, Chandra, and the James Webb Space Telescope. She is particularly known for coining the term "cold quasar" in 2019 to describe galaxies hosting luminous unobscured AGN while simultaneously maintaining prodigious star formation. Dr. Kirkpatrick serves as Principal Investigator for the MIRI EGS Galaxy and AGN (MEGA) survey, a 67-hour Cycle 2 JWST observing campaign that represents the largest area MIRI survey in more than 3 filters. Her work has been featured extensively in the press, with coverage in NewScientist, The Atlantic, Space.com, and other major media outlets from 2019-2024. She actively contributes to diversity and inclusion efforts in astronomy as the inaugural chair of her department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, faculty liaison for the Diversity in Physics group, and former Co-Director of the university's Multicultural Scholars Program.

Raghavendra Rauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Information Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Raghavendra Rau is the Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. He is the Founder and Academic Director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) and serves on editorial boards of journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Banking and Finance. He will be President of the Financial Management Association in 2025 and has held visiting roles at Gresham College, Universiti Malaya, and University of Jordan. Education: MBA (IIM Bangalore), MSc, PhD (INSEAD) Previous Roles: Principal at Barclays Global Investors, Ambank Chair, Gresham Professorship His research focuses on how investors and firms process information, with key areas including corporate governance, behavioral finance, fintech, digital finance, CEO decision-making, and ESG. He explores links between prenatal environmental exposure and executive risk-taking, gender diversity in finance, and regulatory impacts on crowdfunding and digital lending. Recent publications analyze serial acquirers' behavior, CSR impacts on firm value, superstitious fund managers, and digital financing regulations. His work bridges behavioral biases, environmental factors, and financial innovation. Awards include the 2015 Ig Nobel Prize in Management.

Hisham Faragمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• FinTech
• Corporate Governance
• Board Structure
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Hisham Farag is a distinguished academic at the University of Birmingham , where he serves as Professor of Finance and Director of Research at the Birmingham Business School . He is also the Founding Director of the Sustainable Financial Innovation Research Centre (SFIC) , underscoring his leadership in advancing research in sustainable finance and financial innovation. His work is deeply embedded in the Department of Finance , where he contributes to both research and academic leadership. His primary research interests span a wide and impactful range of topics in modern finance, including FinTech , corporate governance , board structure and diversity , corporate social responsibility (CSR) , behavioural finance , sustainable finance , ESG , and green finance . His research investigates how governance mechanisms, board composition, and financial innovations influence firm performance, risk, and ethical outcomes, particularly in both developed and emerging markets. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on global corporate governance, alternative finance, and the social dimensions of finance. Key themes include the role of board diversity in bank stability, the impact of FinTech on entrepreneurship, and the integration of CSR in Islamic and Chinese financial institutions. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , British Journal of Management , and European Journal of Finance . Professor Farag has received significant research funding from notable institutions including the Bank of England , Innovate UK (Energy Systems Catapult) , and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) . His research projects have addressed critical issues such as board effectiveness, risk in financial institutions, and investment decisions in hedge funds. He is actively involved in the academic community, serving as Associate Editor for several prestigious journals: European Journal of Finance , Research in International Business and Finance , Business Ethics European Review , and African Accounting and Finance Association . He has also co-authored a research monograph titled Balancing the Board: Directors’ Skills and Diversity , funded by ICAS. Among his accolades, he received the Best Paper Award at the Global Finance Conference in California, USA. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and professional reports, reflecting a sustained and influential contribution to the field of finance.

Armando Rungiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Applied Econometrics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Armando Rungi is a Professor of Economics at IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy. He teaches econometrics, international economics, and macroeconomics to PhD students. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a research fellow at the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy and has consulted for the European Commission, OECD, and UNCTAD on international trade and investment issues. His research focuses on international economics, industrial organization, applied econometrics, and statistical learning. Recent work emphasizes the organization of multinational enterprises, global value chains, labor markets, cyber-resilience of supply chains, and the integration of econometric and machine learning tools for policy evaluation and predictive analysis. His recent publications explore topics such as the impact of trade agreements, multinational enterprises' strategies, and the application of machine learning in predicting firm behaviors and evaluating economic policies. A common theme is the analysis of supply chain resilience, corporate ownership structures, and the effects of globalization on firms' competitiveness and productivity. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided information. No advisees or grant details are listed in the text. His professional activities include consulting roles and research collaborations. He is affiliated with the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy, which evaluates the impact of multinational companies and strategies to attract foreign investment in Italy.

• Corporate Communication
• Reputation Management
• Employee Alignment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Cees B.M. van Riel is a visiting professor in the Department of Business-Society Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University. He previously served as a professor of corporate communication and is a globally recognized expert in reputation management, employee alignment, and corporate branding. His research focuses on corporate communication , organizational identity , employee alignment , and industry reputation . He investigates how organizations build and maintain strong reputations through strategic internal and external communication, particularly during periods of change or crisis. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, influencing both scholarly discourse and corporate practice. His recent publications, including a 2023 article on museum-corporate sponsorships, demonstrate a sustained engagement with themes of mutual value creation, stakeholder management, and reputation dynamics. His body of work consistently addresses reputation management , organizational change , impression management , and corporate branding across diverse sectors. Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Reputation Review Founder of the Reputation Forum The Netherlands (RfN) Founding Director of RSM's International Executive Master Programme in Corporate Communication Co-founder of the Reputation Institute Professor van Riel has supervised numerous academic works and has led major educational initiatives. He has been actively involved in global reputation rankings, including the Forbes-published Annual Reputation Institute Study. His consultancy work with multinational corporations such as ING, Philips, and Shell underscores his impact beyond academia. He has also held editorial and speaking roles, contributing significantly to the dissemination of management knowledge. He is central to a research network focused on corporate communication and reputation, with collaborations spanning multiple countries and institutions. His leadership in founding academic programs and professional forums highlights his role in shaping the field.

• Corporate Finance
• Political Economy
• Private Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Hsu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, with his office located in WCOB 475B. His academic role centers on empirical finance research with strong institutional linkages. Dr. Hsu's research critically examines how external institutions and managerial characteristics shape corporate behavior. His primary focus areas include corporate political connections , CEO attributes (notably physical attractiveness), private equity dynamics , and venture capital investment patterns . He investigates causal mechanisms through which bankruptcy laws, political networks, and executive experiences influence firm policies, innovation outcomes, and market competition. Analysis of his 12 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent methodological rigor in studying institutional finance. Key trends include the supply-chain externalities of political connections, CEO appearance effects on firm valuation, and private equity's employment impacts. His work bridges corporate finance with political economy and innovation studies, frequently employing large-scale empirical datasets to uncover non-market forces in corporate decision-making. The 2025 paper on political connection externalities indicates ongoing active research.

J. Daniel Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Entrepreneurship
• Startup Scaling
• Strategic Human Capital
• +۴ مورد دیگر

J. Daniel Kim is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches MBA and PhD courses on entrepreneurship and innovation. His research focuses on high-growth entrepreneurship, venture scaling, strategic human capital, mergers and acquisitions, innovation, and labor markets. PhD - MIT Sloan School of Management BA - Dartmouth College His research explores: Startup hiring challenges and firm-driven search strategies Timing and risks of venture scaling Post-acquisition employee retention patterns Founder impact on organizational change Immigrant founder contributions to entrepreneurship Key article trends show: Focus on talent dynamics in high-growth firms Analysis of organizational antecedents in acquisitions Quantitative approaches using population-level data Interdisciplinary connections between entrepreneurship, strategy, and economics Debunking myths about founder demographics Linkage between labor market mechanisms and startup performance Scientific recognition includes: Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards at Wharton (2024-2020) Best Paper Prize from Strategic Management Society (2020) Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship (2017) MIT Sloan Doctoral Thesis Prize (2019) Prof. Kim serves as an economist with the United States Census Bureau and has published in top journals including Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and American Economic Review: Insights . His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , New York Times , and Financial Times .

Zac Wiebeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Financial Reporting and Capital Markets
• Non-GAAP Financial Measures
• Investor Information Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Zac Wiebe is an Assistant Professor at the William Dillard Department of Accounting within the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He also serves as the Director of Master's Programs for the Accounting Department. Dr. Wiebe joined the faculty in 2018 after completing his Ph.D. in Business at the University of Kansas. His position combines teaching responsibilities with research focused on financial reporting in public capital markets. Education: PhD in Business, University of Kansas Master of Accounting, University of Kansas Bachelor of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Wiebe's research primarily focuses on the intersection of financial reporting and capital markets. His work examines how accounting information influences investor decision-making and market efficiency. Key areas include Financial Reporting and Capital Markets , Non-GAAP Financial Measures , Investor Information Processing , Accounting Standard Setting , and Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures . His research investigates how financial disclosures affect market participants' understanding of firm performance and value, with particular attention to non-GAAP metrics, segment reporting, and the impact of temporal factors on information processing. Dr. Wiebe's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how financial reporting practices influence capital market participants. His most recent work examines the impact of daylight saving time on investor information processing, revealing behavioral aspects of financial decision-making. Earlier research investigates the determinants and usefulness of non-GAAP revenue disclosures and segment profit/loss reporting. His work spans top accounting journals including The Accounting Review , Management Science , and Contemporary Accounting Research , indicating strong methodological rigor and relevance to both academic and practitioner audiences. Professional Recognition: Research published in top-tier accounting journals: The Accounting Review, Management Science, and Contemporary Accounting Research Research cited by major media outlets including Forbes, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg Active CPA license with the Colorado Society of CPAs As Director of Master's Programs for the William Dillard Department of Accounting, Dr. Wiebe oversees the Accounting Master's program curriculum and administration. He teaches Financial Accounting Research and Theory to Master's students, bridging his research expertise with classroom instruction. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available materials, his publication record in premier journals suggests successful research funding support. His role as program director indicates leadership responsibilities within the department beyond traditional teaching and research duties. Dr. Wiebe maintains an active research agenda focused on financial reporting's role in capital markets. His work suggests collaboration with other accounting scholars across multiple institutions, though specific research teams or labs aren't explicitly mentioned in the available information. His focus on practical implications of accounting standards indicates engagement with both academic and professional accounting communities.

Lin Chenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Financial Technology
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Corporate Finance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lin Chen is the Chair Professor of Finance and Stelux Endowed Professor in Finance at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), serving as Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange) in the Faculty of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida and has held academic leadership roles at HKU and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His research focuses on financial technology, banking systems, corporate finance, and economic development, with notable contributions to understanding financial resilience during crises and institutional reforms. Educations: PhD/MBA in Finance from University of Florida, B.E. in Engineering from South China University of Technology Leadership roles: Associate Dean (HKU), Board Member of HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Currency Board Committee member Research interests span financial innovation , banking competition , corporate governance , and ESG integration . Key projects include RGC Theme-based grants on FinTech stability/inclusion and HK's financial center development. His work is published in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies . He has advised major institutions including Hong Kong Monetary Authority, World Bank, and China Construction Bank. Awards include the Jensen Prize (2011), Nobel nomination (2016), and honorary professorships from Edinburgh and Berkeley. Grants coordination includes HK$24.4 million FinTech project (2020-2025) and leadership roles in research centers like HKU’s Financial Innovation & Development Centre. Active in editorial roles for Management Science and policy advisory groups. Media engagements include BBC, Bloomberg, and Harvard Law School forums. Current initiatives focus on Web3.0 development in HK and financial inclusion strategies.

Jo Danboltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Capital Structure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jo Danbolt is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh Business School, holding the Baillie Gifford Chair in Financial Markets. He also serves as Deputy Dean and Director of Faculty, with expertise in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions. Education: Siviløkonom (Norwegian business qualification), BA (Hons) in Business Organisation, and PhD in Finance from Heriot-Watt University His research focuses on shareholder wealth effects of Mergers & Acquisitions, capital structure determinants, corporate governance, and growth opportunities. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance: An International Review. With 36 research outputs and 21 activities, his work spans investor sentiment, corporate governance, and financial markets. He is currently accepting PhD students and contributes to the Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations.

Brendan Reganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Sociophonetics
• Phonetics & Phonology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brendan Regan is an Associate Professor of Spanish & Linguistics at Texas Tech University, directing the Sociolinguistics & Bilingualism Research Lab. He coordinates Hispanic Linguistics programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, sociophonetics, and language variation, employing mixed-methods approaches including experimental design, corpus analysis, and discourse analysis. Education: Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin (2017) M.A., Temple University B.A., University of Richmond Research Interests: His work addresses sociolinguistic variation, bilingualism, SLA, dialect contact, and language attitudes. Recent studies explore phonetic variation in Andalusian Spanish, language ideologies in heritage speakers, and place-name variation in Texas. Lab & Collaborations: The lab focuses on language variation in West Texas, offering research opportunities for students. Collaborative projects include corpus-based analyses of Spanish dialects and experimental studies on listener perception.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Sustainable Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miguel Ferreira is a Professor and the BPI | Fundação “la Caixa” Chair in Responsible Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he also serves as Vice-Dean for Faculty and Research. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master in Economics from Nova SBE, and a Bachelor in Business from ISCTE-IUL. His research focuses on corporate finance, governance, sustainable finance, and household finance. Education: PhD in Finance, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000) Master in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1995) Bachelor in Business Administration, ISCTE (1992) Research Interests: Corporate finance, governance, and sustainable finance Household finance and financial literacy Asset management and international markets Recent Work Trends: His publications explore topics like entrepreneurship dynamics, monetary policy transmission, financial distress effects, and the impact of credit ratings on corporate and public financing. His work bridges theoretical finance with real-world policy applications. Awards: European Research Council (ERC) Starting and Advanced Grants Most Cited Portuguese Economist since 2000 Top 100 Author in Top Finance Journals Advising & Grants: Editor for the Journal of Banking and Finance ; recipient of multiple research grants, including from the ERC and La Caixa Foundation. He advises on policy and is a board member at BPI Asset Management. Labs/Teams: Directs the Nova Finance Knowledge Center and leads the Finanças para Todos financial literacy program, recognized nationally and internationally.

René M. Stulzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Risk Management
• Asset Pricing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

René M. Stulz is the Everett D. Reese Chair of Banking and Monetary Economics at The Ohio State University's Max M. Fisher College of Business , where he also serves as Director of the Dice Center for Research in Financial Economics . He has held academic positions at MIT, University of Chicago, and University of Rochester. Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology Marvin Bower Fellowship (Harvard Business School) Doctorat Honoris Causa (University of Neuchâtel) Risk Manager of the Year (Global Association of Risk Professionals) His research spans corporate finance , financial institutions , and asset pricing , with recent work on unicorns , cyberattack economic impacts , and banking regulation . His articles show expertise in market volatility , governance , and financial globalization . Stulz has won multiple scientific awards and served as editor of the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . He consults for the IMF , World Bank , and major financial institutions , and has testified in federal/state courts .

Marios Koutsiasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Company Law
• Corporate Governance
• Comparative Company Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Marios Koutsias is a Senior Lecturer at Essex Law School, University of Essex, specializing in EU Commercial Law, Company Law, and Data Protection. He holds an LLB from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, an LLM in EU Law from the University of Essex, an MA in Politics and International Relations from King's College London, and a PhD in Law from the University of Essex. Prior to his academic career, he practiced as a lawyer on Greek Law and European Union Law in Thessaloniki and Brussels, and remains a member of the Thessaloniki Bar Association, Greece. His educational background includes: LLB from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece LLM in EU Law from University of Essex MA in Politics and International Relations from King's College, London PhD in Law from University of Essex Dr. Koutsias' research focuses on Company Law, Corporate Governance, Comparative Company Law, European Union Law with a special emphasis on the Internal Market, and Privacy and Data Protection. His work critically examines shareholder primacy versus stakeholder theory, the influence of national cultural identities on corporate governance frameworks, and the evolving landscape of data protection regulations in the digital economy. He has made significant contributions to understanding how Brexit might reshape European corporate governance paradigms and the tensions between commercial interests and privacy rights in global trade. His publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting theoretical legal concepts with practical commercial applications. The research trends show increasing focus on post-Brexit regulatory alignment, stakeholder governance models, and data protection challenges in international commerce. His most recent 2025 article argues that Brexit should not sever UK-EU privacy regulatory connections to protect both trade interests and human rights. Dr. Koutsias supervises PhD students in Law with expertise in corporate governance frameworks across different jurisdictions. His current supervisees include Tioluwani Comfort Tioluwani and Iman Abdulrahman M Alfaraj, while he has successfully guided seven PhD students to completion since 2016, including Christina Gkampitsaki (awarded January 2024) and Tioluwani Comfort Tioluwani (awarded December 2023). His teaching responsibilities encompass Company Law (LW225), Law of the European Union (LW302), Final Year Research Project (LW304), Introduction to the Law of the European Union (LW430), Industry Placement (LW811), and Data Protection Law in the Digital Age (LW656). He has secured research funding including the 2019 Mondaq KTP 2 grant from Innovate UK. Dr. Koutsias has co-authored three significant books: 'Company Law in the New Europe' and 'The Nature of Corporate Governance: The Significance of National Cultural Identity' (both Edward Elgar Publishers), and 'Company Law' by Palgrave with Professor Janet Dine, which is considered one of the leading textbooks in the field. He also serves as a Specialist Contributor to Gore Brown on EU Company Law publications, demonstrating his recognized expertise in this specialized area.

Michele J. Gelfandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cross-Cultural Organizational Behavior
• Negotiation
• Conflict Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Gelfand is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Professor of Psychology by courtesy at Stanford University . She is renowned for her research on cross-cultural organizational behavior, negotiation, conflict management, and cultural psychology. Her work explores the concept of tight and loose cultures and their impact on global leadership, organizational dynamics, and societal responses to threats. PhD in Social and Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1996) Her research spans interdisciplinary approaches, integrating computational methods, neuroscience, and behavioral science to understand cultural evolution and its multilevel consequences. She has led groundbreaking studies on the effects of cultural tightness-looseness on political polarization, pandemic responses, and corporate mergers. Recent publications highlight her work on social norm dynamics, threat-driven cultural adaptation, and the psychological underpinnings of political and terrorist ideologies. Her articles frequently appear in top journals such as Science , Nature Human Behaviour , and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Notable scientific awards include the 2020 Katzell Award , 2016 Diener Award , and 2011 Anneliese Maier Research Award . She has also been elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences . Gelfand’s Culture Lab at Stanford investigates topics like cultural norms, revenge, forgiveness, and diversity. She actively mentors postdoctoral researchers and serves as an editor for the Oxford Handbook of Cross-Cultural Management . Her executive education programs focus on global leadership and negotiation strategies.