Kirk S Barrow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on astrophysics, galaxy formation, cosmic ray acceleration, and high-resolution simulations. He actively contributes to projects involving computational astrophysics and machine learning applications in astronomy. Barrow's recent work analyzes galaxy evolution through detailed simulations, particularly examining satellite quenching in Milky Way-mass halos, circumgalactic medium dynamics, and high-redshift observations using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). His publications highlight collaborations like the AGORA High-Resolution Galaxy Simulations project, which investigates cosmic structure assembly and non-thermal particle acceleration. Key trends in his research include the use of hierarchical models for cosmic ray spectra, neural networks for galaxy assembly analysis, and multi-code simulation comparisons. Barrow's work bridges theoretical astrophysics with observational advancements, emphasizing computational methods and high-energy phenomena.
Hongchao Zeng is an Associate Professor of Finance and Director of the MS Finance Program at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), affiliated with the College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Alabama and an MBA/MSIS from Baylor University. His research focuses on corporate finance, market microstructure, mortgage markets, and corporate governance. Specific interests include intraday trading dynamics, liquidity constraints in emerging markets, interest rate policy impacts on mortgages, and ethical challenges in corporate decision-making. Zeng's work has appeared in journals such as the International Review of Finance, Real Estate Economics, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, and Journal of Business Research. His studies explore topics like price discovery in bond markets, takeover protections, and diversity's role in boardroom transparency. He advises the MS Finance Program and contributes to the academic discourse on financial markets, corporate strategy, and regulatory frameworks. His research bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in global markets.
Dr. Chen Liu is an Associate Dean and Professor of Business at Trinity Western University's School of Business. She holds a PhD in Finance from Queen’s University (2014) and a BBA from the University of International Business and Economics (2006). Her research focuses on corporate finance, fintech, blockchain, and entrepreneurial finance, with recent work examining green finance, gender diversity in banking, and crypto-asset valuation. Liu teaches Managerial Finance in the MBA program and was named Professor of the Year twice (2016, 2017). She co-founded TWU's Student Managed Investment Fund and has published extensively in journals like Financial Management and IEEE Internet of Things Journal . Education : PhD in Finance (Queen’s University, 2014); BBA (UIBE, 2006) Expertise : Corporate Valuation, M&A, Fintech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, IPO Analysis Her research explores topics such as blockchain applications in energy systems, the impact of trade wars on innovation, and the role of gender diversity in risk management. Recent studies include analyzing green finance reforms in China and evaluating the success factors of initial coin offerings (ICOs). Liu has received awards from TWU and Queen’s University for research and teaching excellence. Liu’s work bridges academia and practice, with applied projects in corporate valuation for startups and equity research. She actively contributes to professional associations like the Financial Management Association and Christian Finance Faculty Association.
Michael Schuldt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Legal Studies at Salisbury University. His research focuses on accounting standards, financial regulation, auditing practices, and SEC oversight. He has published studies on topics including IFRS compliance, auditor specialization, SEC comment letter analysis, and IPO earnings management. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, with notable contributions to understanding regulatory impacts on corporate financial reporting practices. He has examined investor sentiment effects on loss recognition timing and validated psychometric instruments within the accounting profession. While no formal education details are provided in the available text, his professional activities include teaching and research in accounting and legal studies disciplines. His research portfolio demonstrates expertise in financial reporting quality, regulatory compliance frameworks, and professional resilience assessment within accounting contexts.
Ning Gao is a Professor of Finance at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Investment Risk (CAIR). He is an editor of the Journal of Sustainable Finance and Accounting (Elsevier), an advisor to the Manchester China Institute, and the founder and organizer of the Annual Corporate Finance Conference in the UK. His academic background includes a B.A. (Econ.) from Renmin University of China and a Ph.D. in Finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Education: B.A. (Econ.) – Renmin University of China Ph.D. in Finance – Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Research Interests: Ning Gao’s research focuses on corporate finance, sustainable finance, ESG risks, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He explores how environmental regulations impact corporate financial decisions and credit access, and investigates investor behavior in response to global ESG incidents. His work also delves into the implications of control rights disparities, debt maturity structures, and market transparency, contributing to the understanding of information dynamics in financial systems. His studies frequently address topics such as horizontal integration, antitrust case selections, and the role of corporate cash reserves in acquisitions. Recent Publications: His recent publications examine the interplay between environmental policies and corporate finance, the diverging investor responses to ESG events, and the dynamics of mergers and acquisitions. He has also explored the impact of climate policy risks on capital structure and the effects of disproportionate control rights on debt maturity. Earlier work includes studies on default risk in financial markets, distributive inefficiencies in horizontal mergers, and the influence of hedge funds on merger payments. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: Ning Gao has supervised six postgraduate students, though their names are not specified here. He served as Principal Investigator for the ESRC-funded project “WHY DOES ACQUIRING FIRM'S CASH RESERVE HAVE A NEGATIVE WEALTH EFFECT: AGENCY OR OVERVALUATION?” (2008–2010), analyzing the negative wealth effects in acquisitions. He has also reviewed over 20 prestigious journals in finance, accounting, and management, and contributed to program review committees for the European Finance Association (EFA) and Financial Management Association (FMA). Labs and Teams: He is associated with the Centre for the Analysis of Investment Risk (CAIR) and actively organizes the Annual Corporate Finance Conference in the UK. His research collaborations span topics in finance, accounting, and management, with notable international partnerships.
Simon Mongey is a Principal Research Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (since 2021) and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER, since 2018). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago (2018–2021). He holds a PhD in Economics from New York University (NYU). His research focuses on labor economics, macroeconomics, and market power dynamics. Key themes include monopsony effects in labor markets, tax policy implications, and the interplay between market structure and economic outcomes. He has analyzed wage transparency in online job postings, the impact of minimum wage policies, and the role of progressive taxation in labor markets. His work integrates theoretical models with empirical evidence, often using large-scale datasets to study aggregate labor market trends and business cycle fluctuations. His publications appear in top-tier journals such as Econometrica , American Economic Review , and Review of Economic Studies . Collaborations include prominent economists like David Berger, Kyle Herkenhoff, and Gianluca Violante. He has contributed policy analyses to institutions like the Financial Times and New York Times, focusing on post-pandemic labor market dynamics and merger guidelines. Mongey’s research emphasizes policy relevance, particularly in addressing labor market inefficiencies and inequality. He has been recognized for his innovative approaches to measuring recruiting intensity and evaluating the economic consequences of social distancing measures during the pandemic.
I. (Ingolf) Dittmann is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Managerial Accounting at the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a Fellow at ERIM. Affiliated since 2005, his research spans corporate finance , corporate governance , executive compensation , and behavioral finance . He leads NWO-funded projects including 'Explaining Stock Options in Executive Compensation' (2006-2010) and 'Inferring Preferences from Managerial Compensation Data' (2013-2017), and has held visiting positions at the University of California, San Diego. Education : PhD (Dortmund University), Habilitation (Humboldt-University, Berlin) His research focuses on designing optimal executive compensation contracts, analyzing shareholder voting behavior, and evaluating the impact of corporate governance structures. Notable work includes studies on loss-averse CEOs , pay inequality , and fractional cointegration in financial time series. Recent publications examine how equity-based compensation influences share repurchase timing relative to the corporate calendar and the relationship between wage gaps and stock returns. His 2013-2017 project on managerial compensation preferences was funded by a NWO vici grant. Scientific Awards : ERIM Top Article Award (2008) He advises doctoral candidates such as Dan Zhang (2008-2012) and Patrick Verwijmeren (2005-2008), and coordinates research seminars on topics like executive compensation, market volatility, and behavioral finance.
Dr. E. Jin Lee is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Bryant University's College of Business. Her teaching focuses on Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Data Analytics (with Machine Learning), Artificial Intelligence in Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Florida International University, where she received the external AGA Fellowship, and an MS in Accountancy from George Washington University, where she was awarded the Hyundai Scholarship. Education Ph.D., Florida International University MS, George Washington University Research Interests Data Analytics, Machine Learning Methods Disclosure, Individual Investors Empirical Capital Markets, Going Concern Opinion Audit Partner, Audit Lag, Financial Distress Financial Reporting, Mergers and Acquisitions Macroeconomic Effects, COVID-19 Impacts, Gender, Social Media Scientific Awards AAA International Accounting Section (IAS) Doctoral Consortium Fellowship (2021, 2020) Top 10% of Authors on SSRN by total new downloads (2020) Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Scholarship Award (2020) AAA Financial Accounting Reporting Section (FARS) Doctoral Consortium Fellowship (2019) AAA Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR) Doctoral Consortium Fellowship (2019) Her research has been cited in The Wall Street Journal and Compliance Week , with one article published in the Journal of Behavioral Finance (2023). She has served as an editor and co-chair for the Strategic and Emerging Technologies (SET) Workshop at the American Accounting Association (AAA) annual meeting, program organizing co-chair for the Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Summer Doctoral Consortium, and judge for the Data Analytics Case Competition. She actively participates in academic service through reviewing and discussing papers in journals like the Managerial Auditing Journal and Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting .
Kim Backström is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Social Research under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Åbo Akademi University. His work focuses on political science, survey methodology, and democratic processes, with a particular emphasis on measurement errors in political attitude surveys and the effects of consultative referendums on political support. Active in projects like Can educational outcomes predict unit nonresponse in social surveys? Collaborates with institutions such as Mid Sweden University and Gothenburg University Published extensively on topics including referendums, data quality, and political efficacy Research keywords include Democracy , Measurement Error , Political Support , and Public Opinion . His studies often bridge methodological rigor with practical insights into governance and civic participation trends.
Tingting Yan is a Jerry S. Rawls Endowed Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. She holds the additional role of Associate Dean for Research and Outreach. Her academic career includes editorial leadership roles as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Supply Chain Management , Associate Editor of the Journal of Operations Management , and editorial board member of the Journal of Business Logistics . Education: PhD in Supply Chain Management, Arizona State University MS in Management Science and Engineering, Fudan University BS in Management Information System, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Research Focus: Dr. Yan’s research centers on leveraging supply networks and extended supplier networks to drive sustainable innovation. Her methodologies include surveys, interviews, experimental designs (lab, field interventions, vignettes), simulations, and quantitative data analysis. Key themes include supply chain collaboration, strategic sourcing, and operational resilience in complex systems. Publications & Impact: Her work appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Operations Management , International Journal of Production Economics , and Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management . Recent studies address rotational leadership in product development, post-M&A supply chain restructuring, and pandemic-induced supply chain strategies. Awards & Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, her editorial leadership and prolific publication record reflect her academic standing. She actively contributes to shaping the field through discourse incubators and methodological advancements. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants are documented, but her role as a professor and dean positions her as a key mentor in graduate education and research funding initiatives. Labs & Teams: Her work likely integrates with Texas Tech’s supply chain research initiatives, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned in the text.
Prof. Dr. Peter Seppelfricke is a Professor of Financial Economics and Financial Services at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from Kiel University (1996) and has over 30 years of capital market experience, including roles as an equity analyst at MM Warburg & Co. and board member of an asset management company. His expertise spans financial markets, corporate valuation, and investment analysis. Phone: 0541 969-2179 Email: p.seppelfricke@hs-osnabrueck.de Office: CN0212 Office Hours: Thursdays 3:00–4:00 PM (Zoom available) Research focuses on company valuation methodologies, stock analysis, and financial market dynamics. He has authored influential works like Unternehmensbewertungen and Handbuch Aktien-und Unternehmensbewertung . His advisory roles include part-time consulting for an equity fund in Munich. He regularly trains executives in valuation and analysis through platforms like www.vi-research.com. Teaching and advisory work includes courses on financial management, valuation, and capital market law. His contributions bridge academic research with practical finance applications.
Joon-Hee Oh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). His research focuses on strategic salesforce management, post-merger integration dynamics, and the efficacy of sales training programs. He is particularly known for analyzing the impact of firm size, ethical controls, and wisdom-based development models on salesforce performance and well-being. Dr. Oh's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business strategies, addressing challenges such as merger dominance, salesforce role transitions, and pandemic-era organizational resilience. His research often employs experimental methods to evaluate intervention plans, policy impacts, and performance metrics in sales-driven environments. His academic contributions span multiple disciplines, including marketing strategy, organizational behavior, and corporate mergers & acquisitions. He teaches courses at CSUEB and maintains an active presence in academic and professional communities through his published work and presentations. Office: VBT 322 | Email: joonhee.oh@csueastbay.edu | Phone: (510) 885-4607
Dr. Youngsik Kwak is a Professor and Chairperson in the College of Business at Delaware State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Mississippi, an M.A. in Economics from the same institution, and a B.A. in Economics from Sung Kyun Kwan University in Seoul, Korea. His research focuses on corporate finance, international finance, mergers and acquisitions, and financial markets, with particular emphasis on issues in Korean and global contexts. He has published extensively in journals such as the American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, and has received multiple awards for teaching and leadership, including the Dean’s Performance Award for Outstanding Leadership (2008) and the Best Paper Award at the International Business & Economics Research Conference (2002). Dr. Kwak’s teaching responsibilities include courses in Financial Management, Investments, International Economics, and Financial Statement Analysis. His research has explored topics such as the impact of financial leverage on stock returns, short selling regulations, and the role of electronic commerce in business practices. He has advised on compliance standards in international trade and contributed to understanding credit default swaps in Korean banks. His work often bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in emerging markets and cross-border transactions. Educations: Ph.D. in Business Administration (Finance), University of Mississippi, 1994 M.A. in Economics, University of Mississippi, 1990 B.A. in Economics, Sung Kyun Kwan University, Seoul, Korea, 1980 Dr. Kwak’s publications reflect his expertise in financial markets, corporate governance, and international trade. His awards highlight both scholarly excellence and dedication to teaching. He continues to contribute to academic discourse on global financial systems and their implications for businesses and economies worldwide.
Tyson Thomas, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Economics at McKendree University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Kansas State University (2015), an M.S. in Economics & Finance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2009), and a B.S. in Economics from the same institution (2007). His research focuses on market behavior, antitrust policy, and international trade dynamics, with notable contributions to carve-out market regulations and airline industry alliances. Education: Ph.D., Economics, Kansas State University (2015) M.S., Economics & Finance, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2009) B.S., Economics, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2007) Research Interests: Dr. Thomas’s work examines how policy interventions and market structures influence firm behavior. His studies on carve-out markets and airline alliances highlight the interplay between regulatory frameworks and economic outcomes, particularly in competitive environments. His research bridges theoretical economic models with empirical analyses of real-world market dynamics. Publications Trends: His two major publications (2015–2016) emphasize policy impact assessments and industry-specific market behaviors. The first explores carve-out markets’ regulatory effects, while the second analyzes how international airline alliances and domestic mergers affect product quality under antitrust immunity. Awards: Graduate Student Teaching Award (Kansas State University, 2013) Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Economic Association and North American Association of Sports Economics. No grants or lab affiliations explicitly mentioned in the text.
Dr. Pamela Queen is a Professor of Finance at Morgan State University’s School of Business & Management (SBM), where she teaches core corporate finance and investment courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from George Washington University, an M.S. in Technical Management and Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Tuskegee University. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, George Washington University M.S. in Technical Management and Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University B.S. in Mathematics, Tuskegee University Her research spans business ethics, corporate governance, financial technology, entrepreneurship, and urban economics . Her recent publications focus on gender equity, social responsibility, educational policy, and ethical challenges in corporate and public sectors. Google Scholar lists 15 recent articles from 2025 to 2012, highlighting her work in Business Ethics , Corporate Governance , and Entrepreneurship across subfields like regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, and economic disparity. Dr. Queen is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), integrating practical experience in financial controls and governance into her instruction. She specializes in case-method teaching for MBA programs, both in-person and online.
