Dr. Yang Zhao is a Professor at the University of Liverpool, specializing in corporate finance and governance. He focuses on director networks' impact on executive compensation, M&A, and insider trading. His research highlights both efficiency gains and potential entrenchment risks from board connections. Teaching roles: Module Coordinator for Corporate Governance & Sustainability (ACFI818), Dissertation (ACFI912), and Empirical Corporate Finance (ULMR802). Research grants: 2023-2026 British Academy grant for detecting illegal insider trading via machine learning. Editorial roles include British Journal of Management and Corporate Governance: An International Review. He also serves as Director of Studies for the Accounting & Finance PhD Program.
Dr Tunde Ogowewo is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law, with concurrent roles as Joint Global Hauser Professor at NYU Law School and Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore. Specializing in UK takeover law and Nigerian legal systems, his expertise is judicially cited in high-profile cases like Meridien Sas [2012] and Re Intercontinental Bank [2011]. He holds advanced degrees from LSE and King's College London. Research focuses on M&A regulation, corporate finance law, and Nigerian legal frameworks. His work has informed UK government bodies and international organizations, including the Commonwealth Secretariat. He actively contributes to legal scholarship via editorial roles for the Journal of African Law and African Journal of International and Comparative Law . Dr Ogowewo’s publications span 20 years, analyzing topics like regulatory tools in Nigerian banking consolidation, equity dynamics in takeovers, and constitutional influences on legal standing. He is a qualified barrister (Middle Temple and Nigeria) and arbitrator, with ICC and ICSID arbitration involvement. Recent contributions include expert testimony in the Bodo Creek oil spill litigation (2025).
Dr. Michael Young is an Associate Professor of Economics at West Virginia State University (WVSU), his alma mater where he earned his BA in 1986. With over two decades of academic experience, he has taught at institutions in Hong Kong and Appalachian State University before returning to WVSU in 2017. His research focuses on Chinese management practices, corporate governance in emerging economies, and cross-border strategic initiatives. Dr. Young has authored over 200 publications, including influential case studies on multinational corporations like Geely and Lenovo. Education: B.A. in Economics, West Virginia State College (1986) Ph.D. in Economics, University of Connecticut (1999) Research interests emphasize the intersection of cultural factors (e.g., Confucian principles) and business strategy in China, with particular attention to challenges faced by Chinese firms in global markets. His work analyzes governance structures, merger dynamics, and organizational behavior in transitional economies. His recent publications explore post-pandemic business practices, cross-cultural management differences between US/China, and the strategic nuances of OFDI initiatives. Dr. Young speaks basic Chinese and has conducted fieldwork across nearly all Chinese provinces. Professional contributions include editorial work on teaching case methodologies and advising multinational enterprises on navigating institutional transitions in emerging markets.
Sophie Tessier is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at HEC Montréal. Her expertise spans management accounting, management control systems, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. She holds a B.A.A. and Ph.D. from HEC Montréal and Lancaster University, respectively. Her research focuses on organizational control mechanisms, sustainability practices, and CSR in cooperatives. Recent work explores paradoxes in management control systems and carbon accounting frameworks. Since 2019, she has published extensively on management control systems, sustainability, and post-acquisition integration. Her teaching includes courses on performance control and management research. She has co-supervised 2 PhD dissertations and 6 MSc projects, mentoring students on topics like healthcare performance measurement and cooperative governance.
Fatos Radoniqi holds the John Murdy Chair in Business Administration and is an Associate Professor of Business Administration (Finance) at Whittier College. He teaches courses in Corporate Finance, Investments, Valuation, Financial Modeling, and Derivatives, often integrating industry connections into his curriculum. He earned his Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University. His research focuses on corporate finance, particularly mergers and acquisitions, business innovation, and firm investment decisions. His work has been published in journals like the Journal of Law and Economics and the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization . Radoniqi’s articles explore topics such as cross-border M&A dynamics, the role of cultural differences in M&A outcomes, and the valuation of biopharmaceutical startups. His research also examines the competitive impacts of mergers on rival firms, contributing to understanding strategic business interactions. While no specific advising or grants are detailed, his academic contributions highlight a commitment to advancing financial economics and corporate strategy. He continues to engage with industry through his teaching and research.
Jorge V. Rocha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, affiliated with the Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (IST). He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2008) under Prof. Joseph Polchinski, and a degree in Technological Physics Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon (2002). His research focuses on gravitation, high-energy physics, and mathematical physics, particularly black holes and general relativity. Education: PhD in Physics (UCSB, 2008); BSc in Technological Physics Engineering (IST, 2002). Research interests include gravitational collapse, cosmic censorship, black hole thermodynamics, and modified gravity theories. Recent work explores tidal Love numbers in AdS spacetimes, black hole mergers in higher-derivative gravity, and wormhole-black hole interactions. He has published over 40 articles in top journals and delivered 50+ invited talks globally. Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellowship and 4 other scientific honors. Organized 6 international events, including the XV Meeting on Black Holes. Active in outreach and serves on academic committees at ISCTE. Advising: Supervised 1 master's thesis and co-supervised a PhD student. Member of evaluation committees for 6 graduate students. Serves on ISCTE's Pedagogical Commission (2021-2025). Labs/Teams: Instrumentation and Measurements Group (ISTA) and Institute of Telecommunications (IUL). Engaged in collaborative projects on holography and gravitational wave phenomenology.
Jan Bron holds the position of Partner at the law firm Flick Gocke Schaumburg in Frankfurt am Main since 2018 and concurrently serves as an Honorarprofessor (Adjunct Professor) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's Faculty of Law and Economics since 2019. His academic role is tied to the Department of Business Taxation. Education & Career: Studied Business Administration and Commercial Law at MLU, graduating with Diplom-Kaufmann and LL.M.oec. (2005) Research Assistant at MLU's Chair of Business Taxation (2005–2008) PhD (Dr.rer.pol.) in 2007, awarded Commerzbank Research Prize and DIA Research Award for his work Joined SJ Berwin LLP as a lawyer (2008–2013), then transitioned to Flick Gocke Schaumburg Research Focus: Taxation in corporate restructuring, cross-border investments, EU tax law, and legal-economic analysis of tax policies. Specialized in Brexit-related tax implications, real estate taxation, and international double taxation agreements. Publications & Awards: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals like BB , IStR , and DStR , focusing on tax compliance and legislative analysis Authored monographs on German Real Estate Investment Trusts (G-REIT) and cross-border corporate law Recipient of the 2007 Commerzbank Research Prize, 2008 DIA Award, and Wolfgang Gassner Award Professional Roles: Deputy Chairman of the Institute of Tax Consultants in Hesse (since 2017) Legal advisor on complex tax matters involving corporate restructurings, cross-border mergers, and EU tax directives
Jon Charterina Abando is a Professor in the Department of Financial Economics II (Business Economics and Marketing) at the University of the Basque Country. His work focuses on marketing, business competitiveness, and innovation management, with notable contributions to retail strategy, waste management, and SME dynamics. He has directed two doctoral theses and collaborated extensively with institutions like Tecnalia and Basque companies. His research spans over 25 years, emphasizing empirical analysis of management practices and market behaviors in the Basque region and beyond. Research interests include the organizational structure of marketing channels, governance in supplier-customer relationships, and the impact of urban space on consumer behavior. He has published widely in journals such as Management Letters , Ekonomiaz , and Revista Española de Investigación de Marketing , with a focus on sustainable practices, innovation processes, and strategic retailing. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to business challenges, combining quantitative methods with case studies. His work on intellectual property in waste management (2021) underscores sustainability, while studies on SME competitiveness (2010) and retail associationism (2005) reflect his regional and practical focus. He has advised on cultural transformations in mergers and authored a doctoral thesis on relational exchange in marketing channels (2002).
Dirk Morschett is a Professor of Management and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Fribourg. He holds a dual role leading academic governance and teaching in management disciplines. His research focuses on strategic international management, particularly in areas like foreign market entry, M&A dynamics, and cross-border operations. He has authored/co-authored over 67 publications, including influential books such as Strategic International Management and Strategic Retail Management . His work addresses topics like foreign subsidiary divestment drivers, EMNE employer attractiveness, and digital transformation in retailing. He has collaborated extensively with institutions like the Gabler Verlag and Springer publishers. Current research emphasizes global retail strategies, emerging market multinational enterprises, and strategic integration post-acquisitions. Roles: Professor of Management, Dean of Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Research Themes: International Strategy, Global Retailing, Cross-Border M&A, CSR in Emerging Markets Key Contributions: Over 30 books and peer-reviewed articles, including foundational texts on international management frameworks Recent work explores strategic responses to globalization challenges, such as digital service configuration and strategic asset bundling in cross-border acquisitions. His studies on foreign market exit archetypes and employer attractiveness of EMNEs have shaped contemporary international business discourse.
Professor Ivan Booth is a mathematician and physicist at Memorial University, cross-appointed to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and Physical Oceanography. He holds a B.Sc. (1995) and Ph.D. (2000) from Memorial and Waterloo Universities, respectively. His research focuses on general relativity, black hole physics, and mathematical relativity, with emphasis on black hole dynamics and spacetime geometry. He has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students in theoretical physics and mathematics, contributing to over 50 publications. Education: B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Physics, Memorial University (1995) M.Sc. in Physics, University of Waterloo (1996) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Waterloo (2000) Research Interests: General Relativity (GR) and gravitational physics Black hole dynamics and mergers Marginally outer trapped surfaces (MOTS) Numerical and analytical solutions to Einstein's equations Quantum gravity implications His work bridges differential geometry, topology, and theoretical physics, addressing fundamental questions about spacetime structure and gravitational phenomena. Notable Achievements: Recipient of the Motivational Teaching Award (2007) Co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles in general relativity and quantum cosmology Supervised 30+ graduate students and postdocs, fostering interdisciplinary research Advising & Grants: Active supervisor in theoretical physics and mathematics Recipient of research funding from the Simons Foundation and NSERC Hosted postdoctoral fellows through AARMS, Banting, and other fellowships Labs/Teams: Member of Memorial University's Theoretical Physics group Collaborates with international researchers in gravitational physics
Cristina Drumea is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finance, Accounting and Economic Theory within the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration at the Technical University of Brașov, Romania. Her research focuses on Business Ethics, Measuring Productivity in the Public Sector, and Gender Equality in Academia. She has published extensively on topics such as organizational behavior, public policy, and financial ethics, particularly in the context of public institutions and pandemic challenges. Her work often examines the intersection of ethics and finance, including analyses of redundancy procedures in crisis contexts, the impact of teleworking on productivity, and gender parity in academic management structures. Drumea has contributed to understanding how public organizations adapt to technological changes and labor disputes, as well as the role of innovation in driving economic competitiveness in Romania. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like Sustainability and Ovidius University Annals , reflecting a commitment to both theoretical and applied research in economics and management. Despite her prolific output, she has not been explicitly noted for scientific awards in the provided texts.
Sammy Muriithi, D.B.A., is an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), within the College of Business. His expertise focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental uncertainty. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Louisiana Tech University (2016), an MBA in Accounting from Troy University (2010), and a Bachelor’s in Business and Management from Egerton University (2005). Dr. Muriithi teaches courses such as Strategic Management, International Business, and Organizational Change & Innovation. His research emphasizes the interplay between CSR, policy uncertainty, and firm performance, with notable grants like the 2017-2018 UCO Faculty On-Campus Research Grant. His work has been published in journals like Journal of Management and Governance and presented at conferences including the Academy of Management and Southern Management Association. Research Highlights: Explores CSR’s role in governance, acquisition outcomes, and firm resilience under uncertainty. Teaching: Focuses on strategic management, international business, and organizational change. Professional Engagement: Serves as a reviewer for Academy of Management and National Conference on Undergraduate Research . His recent work (2020–2024) addresses CSR’s impact on M&A success, policy uncertainty effects, and strategic decision-making frameworks in industries like higher education and retail.
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Karaca is a Lecturer in Finance at the Essex Business School (EBS), University of Essex. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Michigan State University (2023), alongside M.A. degrees from Michigan State University (2019) and Koç University (2016), and a B.Sc. in Economics from TOBB University (2014). His teaching focuses on Financial Management, International Financial Markets, Banking Theory, and related subjects. His research interests span finance, economics, and their intersections with technology and policy. Recent work explores AI's impact on trade and firms, credit market dynamics, strategic acquisitions in intangible economies, and systemic risk in financial sectors. His articles address topics like technological change, capital allocation, and policy interventions in credit markets. Dr. Karaca’s work bridges theoretical and applied finance, emphasizing practical implications for businesses and policymakers. He maintains an active academic presence through his personal website and Google Scholar profile .
Panagiotis D. Zervopoulos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Business Administration, University of Piraeus, Greece. Previously, he held roles as Associate Professor and Director of the Doctorate in Business Administration Program at the University of Sharjah, UAE, and has served in academic/research capacities at Peking University, London School of Economics, Academy of Athens, and Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). His research focuses on operations research, efficiency measurement, and econometrics, particularly through advancements in Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA), Bayesian methods, and parametric/nonparametric modeling. Key affiliations include memberships in the World Economic Survey Expert Group (Ifo Institute, Germany) and roles as Senior Consultant at IRi Worldwide and Project Manager at the European Public Law Organization. He has guest-edited journals like Socio-Economic Planning Sciences and IMA Journal of Management Mathematics , and his work appears in top-tier journals such as European Journal of Operational Research and Journal of Financial Stability . Zervopoulos's research interests span novel DEA techniques, systemic risk analysis, environmental efficiency evaluation, and applications across industries like finance, healthcare, and shipping. His contributions bridge theoretical methodological innovations with practical policy implications in business administration and public sector reform.
Corentin Cadiou is a Research Fellow at Lund University's Department of Physics, specializing in Astrophysics. He holds dual positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow in both the Astrophysics division and the eSSENCE: The e-Science Collaboration initiative. His research focuses on computational astrophysics and cosmology, with particular expertise in dark matter, galaxy formation, and cosmic structure evolution. His primary research interests include: Dark matter physics and cosmic web dynamics High-resolution cosmological simulations Galaxy formation and evolution mechanisms Star formation processes in various environments Computational methods in astrophysics Large-scale structure of the universe He employs advanced simulation techniques to study galaxy-scale phenomena and cosmic evolution. Cadiou's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing and optimizing astrophysical simulation codes, analyzing cosmic structures like filaments and dark matter halos, and investigating galaxy formation processes across cosmic time. His work frequently combines theoretical modeling with high-performance computing approaches to address fundamental questions in cosmology. He is currently engaged in the project: eSSENCE@LU 11:4 - Galaxy formation in the exascale era (2025-2026), where he serves as a researcher developing next-generation galaxy formation simulations.
