جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mona Aliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
• Macro-Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mona Ali serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she maintains an active research program examining the political economy of global finance and macroeconomic policy frameworks. Her scholarly contributions bridge academic rigor with public policy relevance through publications in leading journals and major media outlets. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Economics (2012) from The New School for Social Research Cambridge Advanced Programme in Rethinking Development Economics, University of Cambridge (2008) Professor Ali's research centers on International Political Economy, Macroeconomics, and Macro-Finance, with particular emphasis on the geopolitical dimensions of the dollar system, transnational corporate power, and climate-finance intersections. She critically analyzes structural imbalances in global economic governance while exploring pathways toward post-capitalist futures, as evidenced by her recent book Radical Political Economics: Principles, Perspectives, and Post-capitalist Futures featured in the Financial Times. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on power asymmetries within international monetary systems, evolving from early work on US balance of payments puzzles to contemporary analyses of dollar weaponization and climate realpolitik. The 2025 Noria Research piece on debt-sovereignty-energy linkages represents the current frontier of her scholarship, demonstrating increasing integration of ecological and geopolitical perspectives. Her scholarly recognition includes: Edith H Johnson Memorial Award for outstanding PhD dissertation in economics (The New School, 2012) Professor Ali teaches core courses including Macroeconomics and Money and Banking alongside specialized seminars such as Crisis Economics and Global Imbalances , while maintaining public engagement through Jacobin Magazine interviews and contributions to platforms like Phenomenal World and LSE blogs. Her office is located in JFT 318 at SUNY New Paltz, with contact available at alim@newpaltz.edu.

• Financial Inclusion
• SME Finance
• Green Microfinance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Davide Castellani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bergamo. His research focuses on financial inclusion, SME finance, green microfinance, and sustainable development, with a strong interdisciplinary approach to addressing global financial challenges. He has collaborated with multilateral organizations such as the Union for the Mediterranean, the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), World Vision International, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). His work explores innovative financial instruments for economic empowerment, particularly among marginalized populations, and includes policy-oriented strategies, financial education programs, and impact evaluations of financial inclusion initiatives. Recent publications analyze geographic diversification in microlending, early-stage financing diversity, and risk management in disaster-prone areas. Articles highlight trends in financial behavior, climate resilience, and the role of microfinance in sustainable development. His research on PLS-SEM in quality management (with Francesca Magno) underscores methodological advancements in the field. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Michelle Gallantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Money Laundering
• Terrorist Finance
• Taxation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Gallant serves as Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law (Robson Hall), where she has taught continuously since 1999 and attained full professorship in 2014. She concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor appointment in the university's Peace and Conflict Studies Program since 2005 and is an Associate member of St. Paul's College. Her significant administrative roles include Manitoba Law Reform Commissioner (2012-2018), Deputy Commissioner of the Residential Tenancies Commission (2008-2011), and former Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) and Director of the Legal Research Institute (2004-2010). Her academic credentials feature a Doctor of Philosophy from King's College London (2000), preceded by a Master of Laws from the University of British Columbia (1996) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick (1990). Prior to doctoral studies, she practiced as Legal Counsel for the Federal Department of Justice in Halifax. Dr. Gallant's research centers on the governance of tainted finance, with primary expertise in Money Laundering, Terrorist Finance, and Taxation intersecting with Philanthropy and the Law. Her work critically examines civil forfeiture mechanisms, anti-money laundering regulations, and the tension between financial crime control and human rights protection. She employs empirical methodologies to evaluate regulatory effectiveness across Canadian and international contexts, with particular attention to banking sector vulnerabilities and cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals evolving scholarly focus from theoretical frameworks toward empirical studies of civil forfeiture and international regulatory cooperation. Recent work increasingly addresses the impact of financial secrecy jurisdictions on crime control efforts and explores innovative approaches to balancing security imperatives with fundamental rights protections in financial regulation. She maintains active scholarly engagement through presentations at premier international forums including the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime and Global Conference on Transparency Research, where she contributes expertise on civil forfeiture patterns, terrorist finance regulation, and philanthropy law applications.

Satyajit Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• South Asia Politics
• Public Policy
• Development Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Satyajit Singh is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Department of Global Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He previously held academic positions at the University of Delhi, Ambedkar University Delhi, and Ryukoku University, Kyoto. His research focuses on South Asia, Indian Politics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Environmental Politics, and Local Governance. He has advised international organizations including the World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, and governments across Asia. Education: Ph.D., University of Delhi (1994). Earlier roles include Founding Dean at School of Development Studies and School of Human Ecology (Ambedkar University Delhi), India Chair at Ryukoku University, and Visiting Fellowships at institutions like the Institute of Development Studies (Sussex). He has also served as a Leverhulme Fellow for Environment and Development. Research Interests: Governance structures, public policy reforms, decentralization dynamics, environmental governance, and political economy of large infrastructure projects. He is a founder of the India Public Policy Network and currently convenes its activities. Key contributions include analyzing India's water policies, large dam impacts, and local governance mechanisms. His work bridges academic research with policy practice, emphasizing institutional design challenges and political realities in development contexts. Advisory Work: Extensive experience with multilateral agencies and governments on projects related to rural service delivery, environmental management, and institutional reforms. Current research includes exploring the political dimensions of vernacular literature and local natural resource management frameworks. Publications: Over two decades of scholarship includes monographs like Taming the Waters (1997), edited volumes on decentralization and environmental governance, and articles in Asian Survey , Policy & Society , and Economic and Political Weekly .

• International Relations
• Constructivist Theory
• International Organisations and Global Governance
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Susan Park is a Professor of Global Governance in International Relations at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on international organizations, global governance, and their roles in renewable energy transition and environmental accountability. She has held visiting scholar positions at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics, Oxford University, and the Technical University of Munich. Her work is funded by governments in Australia, Canada, Britain, and Germany. Senior Research Fellow and Research Lead, Earth Systems Governance Affiliated Faculty, Munk School’s Environmental Governance Lab (University of Toronto) External Associate, Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation (Warwick University) Her research spans International Relations , Constructivist theory , Global Environmental Politics , and Accountability mechanisms in development banks. She examines how international institutions adapt to environmental challenges and renewable energy governance. From 2023–2025, she leads two Australian Research Council Discovery Grants on Global Governance, Eco-Justice and Global Governing Gaps for Solar Energy . Her publications include books on The Good Hegemon (Oxford University Press) and Environmental Recourse at the Multilateral Development Banks (Cambridge University Press). 2022 Vice Chancellor’s Award for outstanding research Editorial Board: Earth Systems Governance Journal Lead Editor: Global Environmental Politics She supervises current PhD students including Hugh Tuckfield, FEI Su, and Ana-Maria Ulloa, and has previously supervised Marcel Kaba and Helena Varkkey. Park is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute, China Studies Centre, and The Net Zero Institute. She is a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow (2019–2023) at the Technical University of Munich.

Tamar Gutnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Governance
• International Organizations
• International Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamar Gutner is Professor at American University's School of International Service (SIS), where she previously served as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Education and directed the MAIR, GGPS, and IER MA programs. Her leadership extends to program development and faculty mentorship, recognized by the 2017 Outstanding Faculty Mentor award. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.A. in International Relations, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) B.S. in Radio/TV/Film, Northwestern University Professor Gutner's research examines the performance and effectiveness of international organizations, particularly international financial institutions. Her work analyzes institutional collaboration between the IMF and World Bank, the design of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and environmental governance in multilateral development banks. She employs theoretical frameworks from agency theory and institutional analysis to investigate mandate-performance gaps in global governance structures, with regional expertise in Central and Eastern Europe and emerging economies. Her publication trends reveal deepening focus on inter-organizational dynamics since 2020, shifting from single-institution analyses to collaborative mechanisms between multilateral entities. Recent work emphasizes evaluation methodologies for IO collaboration, with increasing attention to China's role in reshaping global financial governance through institutions like the AIIB. Scientific Awards: American University William Cromwell Award for Outstanding Teaching (2025) Darrell Randall Award for Outstanding Service (2014, 2024) Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellowship (2019) Multiple AU SIS Faculty Research and Curriculum Development Grants Professor Gutner has secured significant research funding from the Council on Foreign Relations, Brookings Institution, MacArthur Foundation, and International Studies Association. As a mentor, she has guided numerous graduate students through AU's international relations programs, with former advisees now working in international organizations and policy institutions. Her 2019 fellowship at the IMF's Independent Evaluation Office informed both her scholarly work and practical contributions to institutional evaluation frameworks. Her professional engagement includes regular participation in major conferences like the American Political Science Association and International Studies Association, where she presents on MDB collaboration strategies and global governance innovations. Current projects examine evolving corporate strategies in multilateral development banks as accountability mechanisms.

John Gershmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Democracy Studies
• Food Security
• U.S. Foreign Policy in Asia
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Gershman is a Clinical Professor of Public Service at New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He directs the International Specialization program and co-directs the Capstone Program. As co-founder of the NYU Democracy Project and director of the NYU Democracy Scholars program, he focuses on democratization processes. He also leads the New York Southeast Asia Network and contributes to the Philippine Studies Initiative. His research spans democracy promotion, food security, U.S. foreign policy in Asia, and the political economy of natural resources in Ghana and the Philippines. He has held leadership roles in nonprofit think tanks since the 1990s, including Foreign Policy in Focus. Expertise includes governance, international development, health policy, and race/class/gender dynamics. He has been recognized for teaching excellence at NYU and maintains active roles in policy analysis and multilateralism studies. His work bridges academic research with practical advocacy, emphasizing rights-based approaches to development. Awards: 2017 NYU Recognition for Outstanding Teaching Key Roles: Director of International Specialization, NYU Democracy Project Co-Director Public Engagement: Regular commentary in media outlets like Washington Post , Foreign Affairs , and Council on Foreign Relations His academic office is located at 105 East 17th Street, Room 351, NYC, with weekly availability Wednesdays 4:30-6:30 PM.

Thomas C Woodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conservation Biology
• Ecology
• Biodiversity Monitoring
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas C Wood is an Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies at George Mason University, where he has been since 1996. His roles include directing the Environmental Studies on the Piedmont research station and co-developing the Smithsonian Mason Semester program. He specializes in conservation biology, ecology, and science education reform. Education: PhD in Environmental Science and Public Policy (George Mason University, 2006), MS in Animal Science (Louisiana State University, 1988), BS in Animal Science (UC Davis, 1986) Dr. Wood's research focuses on biodiversity monitoring, environmental DNA applications, population dynamics of species like mole salamanders, and the intersection of science with civic engagement. He leads NSF-funded initiatives like SENCER, aiming to improve science education. His recent publications address global environmental challenges, including Amazon deforestation, climate change impacts on tropical forests, and biodiversity conservation strategies. These works often integrate ecological data with policy recommendations. Scientific Awards: George Mason University Excellence in Teaching Award SENCER Senior Leadership Fellow Dr. Wood advises students on projects ranging from conservation biology to education reform and directs Mason's scientific diving program. His career emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications of ecological research.

Altea Pericoliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Humanitarian Aid
• Gulf States Foreign Policy
• Islamic Social Welfare
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Altea Pericoli is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Lund University's Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and Department of Political Science, with additional affiliation to the MECW (The Middle East in the Contemporary World) project. Her research examines geopolitical dimensions of humanitarian aid, focusing on Gulf States' contributions in conflict zones and Islamic social welfare mechanisms. She earned her PhD in Institutions and Policies from Milan's Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in 2023, complemented by visiting research periods at Durham University, Oxford Center for Islamic Studies, Vienna University, Doha Institute, and Chr. Michelsen Institute. Her doctoral work earned the BRISMES Early Career Development Scholarship for monograph development. Pericoli's research centers on Islamic financing instruments (particularly zakat) for social protection in protracted crises, analyzing Gulf donors' humanitarian strategies across the Middle East, Horn of Africa, and South Asia. Her work bridges political science and Islamic studies, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals on poverty reduction and peacebuilding through examinations of religious funding mechanisms in contexts like Gaza, Somalia, and Bangladesh refugee crises. Her publication trends reveal concentrated analysis of Qatar and UAE foreign aid strategies, with growing emphasis on innovative refugee financing through Islamic instruments and the interplay between religious funding and international humanitarian frameworks. Recent works increasingly address statelessness challenges and pandemic responses using Islamic finance mechanisms. Her scholarly recognition includes: BRISMES Early Career Development Scholarship (2023) for doctoral monograph development Sir William Luce Fellowship at Durham University (2024) Pericoli actively contributes to major research initiatives as core personnel in SWEMENA (Swedish Middle East and North Africa Network) and MECW 2.0, demonstrating extensive collaboration across European and Middle Eastern institutions. While formal student supervision isn't documented, her workshop organization and conference presentations indicate active research community mentorship. Embedded within Lund University's Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies, she participates in interdisciplinary networks facilitating comparative analysis of humanitarian governance and Gulf State foreign policies through projects connecting Swedish, European, and Middle Eastern academic communities.

Natalia Umanskyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Social Science
• Political Communication
• International Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalia Umansky serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, affiliated with the Institute of Political Science and the Digital Democracy Lab within the Digital Society Initiative (DSI). Her institutional profile highlights interdisciplinary engagement across DSI's Cybersecurity, Democracy, and Digital Humanities communities. Academic Background: PhD in Politics and International Relations (defence pending) from University College Dublin Iseult Honohan Scholar at University College Dublin's Connected_Politics Lab Her research pioneers Computational Social Science methodologies to analyze social media ecosystems, specializing in securitization theory applications to digital political communication. Current projects examine agenda-setting constellations in financial policy, hate speech detection frameworks, and TikTok's impact on youth political engagement. Methodologically, she integrates network analysis, natural language processing, and comparative case studies to investigate how security narratives propagate across digital platforms and influence democratic processes. Publication trends reveal a strategic evolution from foundational work on terrorism-migration linkages (2016) toward cutting-edge examinations of AI moderation systems (2024) and generative AI's role in security discourse (2025). Her scholarship consistently bridges political theory, data science, and platform governance with emphasis on empirical validation of computational models. Scientific Recognition: Iseult Honohan Scholar (University College Dublin) As a core member of Zurich's Digital Democracy Lab, Umansky contributes to high-impact collaborative projects analyzing digital threats to electoral integrity and developing transparency standards for algorithmic governance. Her work positions her at the forefront of computational political science, with emerging leadership in establishing methodological best practices for social media analysis in security contexts.

Barbara Fritzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• International Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Barbara Fritz is affiliated with the Institute for Latin American Studies and Economics Department at Freie Universität Berlin. Her work focuses on international monetary relations, financial systems, and development economics with regional expertise in Latin America. Research Interests: Key research areas include: global financial safety nets; monetary regionalism in the Global South; currency hierarchies and financial globalization; and addressing structural financial asymmetries affecting developing economies. Her work examines how emerging economies navigate global financial constraints. Research Publications: Her publications analyze crisis finance mechanisms, regional monetary cooperation, and financial architecture reforms. Recent work evaluates COVID-19 responses through global financial safety nets and examines China's expanding role in currency swaps. Articles consistently emphasize financial sovereignty issues in developing economies. Scientific Awards: No awards listed Advising and Grants: No specific student advising information provided. Research projects include studies on financial safety nets and regional monetary arrangements in Eurasia and the Global South. Labs and Teams: Collaborates with international networks including the Network for Comparative Development Studies and Research Center Brazil.

Patrick Leblondمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Economic Governance
• International Political Economy
• International Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Leblond is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa, and holds the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business & Public Policy. He specializes in global economic governance, international political economy, and digital trade policy. His research examines Canada’s trade relations with Europe, North America, and the Indo-Pacific, focusing on financial integration, banking regulation, and the political economy of trade agreements. Educations: Ph.D. in Political Science, Columbia University (2006) M.Phil. in Political Science, Columbia University (2002) M.Phil. in Sociology and Politics, Cambridge University (1996) M.B.A. in European Business Administration and Business Law, Lund University (1995) B.A.A. in Accounting, HEC Montréal (1992) Research Interests: Global Economic Governance, International Political Economy, International Finance, Digital Trade Policy, Business-Government Relations, and EU-Canada Trade Dynamics. Affiliations: Senior Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (2024–present) Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) (2015–present) Visiting Professor, University of Barcelona Law Faculty (2009–2017) Research Fellow, CIRANO (2008–present) Visiting Professor, World Trade Institute (2008–2014) Affiliated Professor of International Business, HEC Montréal (2008–present) Key Research Trends: Leblond’s work emphasizes the evolving role of trade agreements in digital governance, challenges to multilateral frameworks like the WTO, and Canada’s strategic positioning in global trade negotiations. His recent articles analyze CETA implementation, Brexit’s economic consequences, and RCEP’s implications for digital trade. Awards: Not explicitly listed in the text. Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on international finance, trade policy, and business-government relations. Active in interdisciplinary research on federalism and digital trade challenges. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CIGI’s Trade and Economy Program and CIRANO’s international trade research initiatives. Engages with policy think tanks to inform Canadian trade strategy.

Shyamal Chowdhuryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Development
• Seasonal Migration
• Non-Cognitive Skills in Children
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Shyamal Chowdhury holds the Rajiv Gandhi Chair of South Asian Economics at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, part of the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). He is also Director of the Australia South Asia Research Centre (ASARC). His research focuses on economic development, particularly seasonal migration, children's non-cognitive skills, microfinance, and technology adoption in South Asia and other developing regions. He has published in top journals like Econometrica and the Journal of Political Economy. Prior roles include positions at the World Bank and University of Sydney. Chowdhury is a Research Fellow at Germany’s IZA and Secretary of the Australasian Development Economics Association (ADEA). Education: BSc (Hons.) in Economics, Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh MA in Economics, University of Kiel, Germany PhD in Agricultural Economics, University of Bonn, Germany Research Interests: His work interrogates how structural economic challenges in South Asia intersect with global development frameworks. Recent studies explore resilience of social programs during climate crises (2024), behavioral impacts of cash transfers (2023), and intergenerational preference dynamics (2022). He emphasizes policy-relevant findings for infrastructure, health access, and gender equity in rural contexts. Awards & Affiliations: Research Fellow, IZA Institute of Labor Economics Secretary, Australasian Development Economics Association (ADEA) Grants & Advising: Extensive experience with multilateral organizations including IFPRI and World Bank. Advises on South Asian economic policy frameworks. Active in guiding interdisciplinary teams across development economics clusters. Labs/Teams: Leads ASARC coordinating regional research initiatives on South Asian economic integration and development challenges.

• International Political Economy
• International Trade Politics
• Redistribution
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Stephanie J. Rickard is a Professor of Political Science in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics (LSE). Her research and teaching focus on international political economy, particularly the interplay between political institutions and economic policies. She has made significant contributions to understanding trade politics, industrial policy, and the political consequences of globalization. Her research interests include: International Trade Politics Redistribution and Welfare Globalization and Voter Behavior Electoral Institutions Industrial Subsidies and Government Procurement Economic Geography and Policy Design Stephanie’s recent publications explore the political dynamics of tariffs and subsidies, the electoral consequences of offshoring, and how governments target economic benefits. Her work consistently emphasizes how domestic political institutions interact with economic geography to shape policy outcomes. She has published in top journals such as International Organization , The Journal of Politics , and Comparative Political Studies . Her award-winning book, Spending to Win (Cambridge University Press, 2018), investigates how electoral incentives and regional economic structures influence government subsidies. She has contributed to policy discussions, including the design of the UK’s subsidy control framework. Chair, Board of International Organization Member, UK Trade and Agriculture Commission Independent Member, Parliamentary and Political Service Honours Committee She frequently engages with media outlets such as the BBC and Bloomberg, offering expert commentary on global economic developments. Her research has been supported by various academic and policy institutions, and she advises on governance of international economic policy. Stephanie Rickard leads no formal lab but directs major editorial and policy boards, shaping discourse in political economy. Her work continues to influence both academic and policy debates on industrial strategy, trade, and democratic accountability.

Dane Rowlandsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Monetary Fund
• World Bank and other Multilateral Financial Institutions
• Sovereign Debt
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dane Rowlands is a Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University, where he has taught since 1994. His research spans IMF programs , sovereign debt , development assistance , conflict economics , and international migration . He teaches courses on international finance and conflict economics . International Monetary Fund World Bank and Multilateral Financial Institutions Development Assistance Conflict and Development Migration Policy His scholarly output includes empirical analyses of IMF program effectiveness, studies on disaster philanthropy, and methodological innovations in conflict mediation. Recent work explores remote sensing applications for infrastructure resilience and human rights interdependencies.