Emily J. Blanchard is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Tuck School of Business , Dartmouth College, and holds the Daniel R. Revers T'89 Faculty Fellowship . She is a Research Fellow with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), a CESifo Research Network member, and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Zürich. Her expertise lies at the intersection of international economics and public policy , with a focus on global value chains, trade wars, and the socio-economic impacts of globalization. Education : PhD and MSc in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; AB in Economics (with Honors) from Wellesley College. Her research analyzes how foreign investment and global value chains reshape trade policy, geopolitical tensions, and income distribution. Recent studies examine FDI reallocation under geopolitical stress, sanctions design , and the electoral consequences of trade wars . She also investigates human capital acquisition and trade intermediation mechanisms. Her teaching includes Global Economics for Managers , Cooperation and Competition in the Global Economy , and experiential courses in Vietnam and Mississippi. Media engagements since 2021 highlight her insights on tariffs, trade wars, and economic policy uncertainty.
Kathryn M. E. Dominguez serves as Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Department of Economics and Ford School of Public Policy. She holds dual appointments across these institutions and maintains active affiliations with the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia. Her professional network includes significant roles at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), European Systemic Risk Board (Advisory Scientific Committee), and Congressional Budget Office (Panel of Economic Advisers). Her educational background includes: PhD in Economics from Yale University (1987) AB from Vassar College (1982) Dominguez's research focuses on international financial markets and macroeconomics, with specialization in exchange rate behavior, central bank interventions, and global financial crises. Her work examines how foreign exchange reserves impact currency values, the effectiveness of unconventional monetary policy during pandemics, and the transmission mechanisms of financial shocks across borders. She has developed influential frameworks for understanding central bank balance sheet policies and international reserve management during systemic crises. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in central bank crisis response mechanisms (7 articles), exchange rate dynamics (5 articles), and global financial stability (3 articles). Her 2025-2020 output shows increasing emphasis on pandemic-era monetary policy and evolving central bank roles as market makers of last resort. Dominguez maintains extensive professional service through appointments at the European Systemic Risk Board and Congressional Budget Office. Her advisory roles extend to major international institutions including the Federal Reserve System, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and Bank for International Settlements. At the University of Michigan, she teaches advanced courses including Global Financial Markets (PP741), Macroeconomics (PP556), and PhD-level research seminars. Her teaching spans undergraduate (Econ 140: Jane Austen and Economics) to doctoral levels, emphasizing real-world applications of financial market theory.
Dr. Shubin Wu is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool Management School and serves as a PG Assessment Officer. He previously held positions at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and Northeastern University of China, earning his Ph.D. from Liaoning University (China) and KU Leuven (Belgium). Languages: Chinese, Japanese, English Research Focus: Strategic choices of multinational enterprises (MNEs) under macroeconomic uncertainty His work integrates real options theory with MNE research, emphasizing empirical analysis of Chinese and Japanese firms. Publications include high-impact journals like Strategic Management Journal (SMJ) and Journal of World Business (JWB), with a SMJ article (2019) being among the most downloaded in recent history. He received the prestigious John H Dunning Visiting Fellowship (2020) and joined the Associate Editorial Board of Entrepreneurship Research Journal (2020). Teaching: Co-ordinator for modules in International Management (MKIB253) and Emerging Economies & International Business (ULMS526).
Professor Wendy Brown is a leading academic surgeon at Monash University, serving as Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She is based at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where she holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Oesophago-Gastric-Bariatric Unit, Program Director of Surgical Services at Alfred Health, Clinical Director of the Australia and New Zealand Bariatric Surgery Registry, and Clinical Lead of the Victorian Upper GI Cancer Registry. Her educational background includes an MBBS (Hons), PhD from Monash University, and fellowships FRACS and FACS. She has held numerous national and international leadership positions in surgical societies and guideline development bodies. Professor Brown’s research is centered on bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery, with a focus on improving patient outcomes, understanding the physiology of weight loss, and advancing surgical techniques. Her work spans clinical trials, registry development, robotic surgery, and health policy. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and leads multiple funded research projects. Her recent scholarly output shows a strong trend in patient-centered outcomes, surgical innovation (especially robotic systems), cancer survival analysis, and national registry development. Her work increasingly integrates real-time patient-reported outcomes and digital health tools to enhance clinical care quality. Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Past President, Obesity Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand Past President, Australia & New Zealand Gastro Oesophageal Surgery Association Member, Lancet Commissioners Report on Obesity (2022–2023) Contributor, NHMRC Obesity Management Guidelines (2023) Professor Brown has advised and collaborated with numerous researchers and surgical teams. She has led major research grants, including the Bi-national Bariatric Surgery Registry and projects funded by Johnson & Johnson and the Australian Department of Health. She is a Primary Chief Investigator on multiple active national studies focused on perioperative care, robotic surgery, and cancer outcomes. She has served on assessment teams for the Australian Medical Council and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, contributing to surgical education and accreditation. She leads the Centre for Obesity Research and Education and is deeply involved in national policy through roles on the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council, Medicare Review Advisory Committee, and Safer Care Victoria working groups. Her leadership extends to global initiatives, including the Global Registry Committee and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
Dr. Xinli Huang is a Lecturer in International Business at the Sheffield University Management School, University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD from The University of Western Australia, an MSc and BSc (Honors) from the University of International Business and Economics. Her research focuses on emerging multinational enterprises, creative industries, and regional development dynamics, with notable work on strategic asset-seeking acquisitions, global value chains, and the Belt and Road Initiative's impact on investment flows. She has held prior positions at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and the University of Western Australia. Huang is an Associate Editor of Chinese Management Studies and active in professional organizations like the Academy of International Business (AIB) and Academy of Management (AOM). Her teaching includes modules on international business and digitalization in global contexts. Research interests span emerging market firms' internationalization, creative economies, and technology upgrading. Recent publications analyze geographic relational approaches to firm innovation, renewable energy investment dynamics, and cluster linkages in global production networks. Huang’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in global strategy and sustainability. Professional contributions include editorial and review roles in key journals, reflecting her influence in shaping international business discourse. Teaching activities include leading MGT376 (International Business), emphasizing practical insights for global management challenges.
Professor Amanda Pyman serves as Dean of Deakin Business School and Head of the Department of Management at Deakin University. She holds a PhD from Monash University and has held academic roles in Australia and internationally, including as a Teaching Fellow at Warwick Business School. Her research focuses on employee voice, engagement, and workplace participation in both domestic and international contexts. Her professional activities include editorial roles for the Human Resource Management Journal and affiliations with organizations like the Australian Human Resources Institute (CAHRI). She has secured significant grants, including a $1.15 million project for the Australian Bureau of Statistics and a DFAT-funded initiative on women's entrepreneurship in Australia and Vietnam. Professor Pyman's research spans strategic HRM, employment relations, and union dynamics. Her work emphasizes the intersection of labor policies and organizational performance, with notable contributions to understanding employee voice mechanisms in SMEs and the impact of digital tools on workplace regulation. She has advised numerous doctoral candidates across management and marketing disciplines.
Dr. Ayça Uçar is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Reading and a lecturer at Özyeğin University since 2018. Her expertise spans Maritime Law, Insurance Law, International Trade Law, and International Transport Law. She holds an LLM from Southampton University (2010) and a PhD from Exeter University (2018). Her research focuses on legal challenges in autonomous shipping, pandemic impacts on maritime contracts, and carrier liabilities in cruise ship operations. She authored Perils of the Sea and Inherent Vice in Marine Insurance Law (Routledge, 2020), awarded the BILA Best Written Book Prize (2021). Her work bridges legal theory and practice, informed by over a decade in multinational shipping and insurance sectors in Turkey and the UK. Professional Experience: Legal Claim Consultant at C Solution Ltd (2010), In-House Lawyer at TURKON Container Shipping (2010–2012), Country Manager at Certasig Insurance & Reinsurance SA (2012–2014). Research Projects: Legal assessment of seaworthiness in autonomous cargo ships, post-COVID-19 charterparty obligations, and liability frameworks in cruise ship operations. Her publications address emerging issues in maritime law, including technology-driven legal challenges and pandemic-related contractual disputes. She contributes to scholarly debates on carrier obligations under the Hague-Visby Rules and insurance law developments in England.
Paul M. Vaaler is the John and Bruce Mooty Chair in Law & Business with joint appointments at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management (Department of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship) and Law School. He holds a PhD from University of Minnesota (1997), JD from Harvard Law (1988), MA from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar (1985), and BA from Carleton College (1983). His research integrates business, law, and policy with focus areas including: Migrant remittances and venture investment in developing economies Sovereign risk assessment and credit rating agencies Political business cycles in emerging democracies Technology industry performance dynamics Data privacy regulation impacts Vaaler's publications demonstrate consistent focus on international business policy, with recent work examining data breach laws, diaspora institutions, and discriminatory market practices. His methodological approach combines empirical analysis of institutional impacts with practical policy implications. Honors include: Academy of International Business Fellow (2020-Present) Fulbright Scholar to South Africa (2019-2020) Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professorship at Oxford (2012) Rhodes Scholarship for Oxford studies He holds editorial leadership roles including Co-Editor-in-Chief of SSRN's Global Business Issues journal and Senior Editor for Journal of International Business Policy . From 2015-2019, he provided business commentary for WCCO Radio.
Wei-Chieh Su is a full Professor in the Department of International Business at National Chengchi University (NCCU), College of Commerce, Taiwan. Since 2013 he has progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and, since August 2021, to full Professor. In parallel, since September 2023 he serves as Associate Executive Director of the Sinyi School at NCCU. Education Ph.D. in Business Administration, The University of Texas at Dallas, USA (2013) M.B.A., Department of Business Management, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (2006) B.B.A., Department of International Trade, National Chengchi University, Taiwan (2004) Research Interests Su’s scholarship lies at the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) , business ethics , and international strategic management . His work examines how non-market strategies—such as CSR signaling, sustainability reporting, and corporate philanthropy—shape firm value, stakeholder perceptions, and governance outcomes across developed and emerging economies. A particular focus is placed on East-Asian contexts, where institutional transitions and family ownership create unique strategic contingencies. Methodologically, he integrates multi-level governance perspectives, drawing on agency theory, upper-echelons theory, and stakeholder theory to explore antecedents and consequences of CSR decoupling, gender diversity in top management, tax-haven utilization, and cross-border growth strategies of multinational enterprises. Publication Trends Across more than thirty SSCI/TSSCI publications since 2008, Su’s recent articles (2020-2025) exhibit a clear trajectory toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) themes, investigating how board governance moderates the carbon-emissions–forecast-error nexus and how comparative governance structures influence corporate misconduct in Japan. Earlier work (2013-2019) concentrated on strategic CSR, family-firm risk-taking, and the signaling value of CSR in emerging markets. His handbook chapter (2024) consolidates insights on the antecedents and governance implications of corporate philanthropy. Scientific Awards & Honors National Chengchi University Chair Professor (2025, 2023, 2022) NSTC Research Award (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017) 10-Year Senior Excellent Teacher Award, NCCU (2023) National Chengchi University Excellent Research Award (2016-2022) Wu Ta-You Memorial Award, Ministry of Science and Technology (2015) Mr. Lü Feng-Chang Memorial Award, Chinese Management Science Society (2019) Grants & Collaborative Projects Since 2014 Su has been Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on over twenty large-scale grants funded by Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), cumulatively exceeding NT$25 million. Ongoing flagship projects include: Evolution, Future Trends, and Value of ESG (2022-2025, 3-phase) Non-market Issues and Strategic Alliances (2023-2026, 3-phase) Taiwan ESG Index Measurement and Forecasting (2021-2024, 2-phase) He also participates in the FinTech Innovation Operations Research Center and Open Securities projects, exploring blockchain-enabled securities innovation. Laboratories & Teams At NCCU, Su leads a dynamic research group focusing on CSR, sustainability, and international business strategy. While formal laboratory names are not specified, his team integrates doctoral and master-level researchers in data analytics, survey design, and qualitative case studies, producing policy-relevant outputs for Taiwanese regulators and industry associations.
Dr. Lucia Wuersch is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Charles Sturt University's School of Business, where she coordinates multiple HRM subjects including International Human Resource Management, Organisational Politics, Organisational Behaviour, and Strategic People Management. With an extensive intercultural background having studied and worked across European countries, Indonesia, and Australia, she brings global perspectives to her teaching and research. Her research focuses on the intersection of Human Resource Management and Digital Internal Communication, with particular expertise in Regional Work and Organisational Resilience and Transactional Analysis in Organisational settings. Over the past decade, her scholarly output has grown substantially, with 55 research outputs spanning from 2017 to projected 2025 publications. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work in Transactional Analysis toward contemporary applications in digital workplace transformation, organizational resilience, and community-based sustainability projects like pollinator gardens. Recent publications show increasing focus on digital communication strategies, remote work adaptations post-pandemic, and workplace safety in disaster-prone communities. Dr. Wuersch is actively involved in multiple research groups including the Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group, Business Grounded Theory Research Group, and Gulbali Research Institute. She collaborates extensively with international researchers, particularly with colleagues like Anja Neher, Fiona Small, and others on interdisciplinary projects bridging HRM, communication, and environmental sustainability. Her community engagement extends to practical applications through projects like the pollinator garden initiative at Charles Sturt University, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into tangible community benefits.
Marianna Marra is an Associate Professor in International Business and Innovation at the University of Sussex Business School. She holds a PhD from Aston University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on multinational knowledge networks, institutional contexts impacting MNEs, and social network analysis. She leads roles such as Director of MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation and chairs the British Academy of Management's International Business/International Management SIG. Key achievements include grants like the 2021 Research Excellence Award and editorial roles in journals including Journal of Management Studies and International Business Review . Marianna actively supervises doctoral students exploring international business, innovation, and quantitative methods. Education: PhD from Aston University (UK), PhD from University of Salerno (Italy), visiting scholar at Rutgers University (US). Research Interests: Multinational knowledge networks, institutional analysis, social network methods, and technology innovation management. Her work bridges international business theory and practice, analyzing how institutions and networks shape MNE strategies. Recent grants include seed funding from the University of Sussex and the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. She has organized major events like the 2023 BAM Conference and the EIBA Summer School on Research Methods in International Business. Awards: Excellence Education Award (2019), Research Excellence Awards for Emerging Scholar (2021). Grants: Over 10 grants since 2018, including BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grant (2020). Marianna contributes to academic communities through editorial boards and conference leadership, emphasizing sustainability and disruptive innovation in business practices.
Ahmet Kirca is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Director of the MSU-CIBER (International Business Center) at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. His research focuses on international marketing strategy, marketing research methodologies, and the impact of cultural and contextual factors on business decisions. He has conducted extensive meta-analytic studies exploring topics such as multinational firm performance, innovation adoption, and global retailing strategies. As Director of MSU-CIBER, he leads initiatives to enhance global mindset development among students and professionals, supported by a $1.2M U.S. Department of Education grant. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in understanding how firms navigate cultural diversity and institutional environments during international expansion. Key research themes include the internationalization-performance relationship, contingency factors in new product launches, and the role of firm-specific assets in multinational operations. His publications often synthesize empirical evidence from diverse industries, such as automotive, retail, and construction, to provide actionable insights for global business strategies. Dr. Kirca's contributions are recognized through his editorial roles in academic journals and his leadership in international business outreach programs. The MSU-CIBER center under his direction hosts annual case competitions and global conferences, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
Susanna Larsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Karolinska Institutet's Institute of Environmental Medicine, where she leads the Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology Unit. Her work spans multiple disciplines within public health research, with a particular focus on understanding the complex relationships between diet, lifestyle factors, and chronic disease development. Dr. Larsson's research interests primarily center around cardiovascular epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, and cancer epidemiology, with a strong methodological emphasis on Mendelian randomization techniques. Her work frequently examines how dietary patterns, particularly meat consumption, plant-based diets, and specific nutrients, influence the risk of major chronic diseases including cardiovascular conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and various cancers. She has made significant contributions to understanding the genetic and environmental determinants of disease through large-scale multinational studies and meta-analyses. Analysis of her extensive publication record (over 100 articles in the past five years) reveals a strong focus on causal inference methods, particularly Mendelian randomization, to untangle complex diet-disease relationships. Her research often bridges nutritional science with genetic epidemiology, examining how genetic predispositions interact with lifestyle factors to influence disease risk. Recent work has particularly emphasized connections between cardiovascular health, metabolic conditions, and gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Larsson maintains an active research group with several doctoral students and affiliated researchers, including Stephanie Pitt and Shuai Yuan. Her collaborative approach is evident in the numerous multinational studies she participates in, often involving data from multiple countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Her laboratory work focuses on the Cardiovascular and Nutritional Epidemiology Unit, which conducts population-based research examining how dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and genetic predispositions influence chronic disease development and progression. The unit employs advanced epidemiological methods, including large-scale cohort studies, meta-analyses, and genetic epidemiology approaches to investigate causal relationships in public health.
Elena B. Spasova is the Dean of Henley Business School and Professor of International Business at the University of Reading. She joined Henley in 2009, bringing over a decade of corporate strategy consulting experience from PricewaterhouseCoopers in Canada, where she worked with organizations across Europe and North America. In her leadership roles, she has spearheaded major change management, education innovation, and the development of executive and work-based programs internationally. Research Interests: Elena's research centers on strategic challenges faced by firms in international markets, particularly SMEs and multinational enterprises. Her work explores the drivers of international competitiveness and performance, with a focus on exports, dynamic capabilities, governance in cross-border operations, and the impact of economic disintegration such as Brexit. She applies frameworks like the Resource-Based View (RBV) to understand firm-specific advantages in global contexts. Publication Trends: Her recent publications span top-tier journals in international business and management, consistently focusing on export performance, firm capabilities, and strategic internationalization. The research combines empirical analysis with theoretical development, often using UK and California-based data, and increasingly addresses institutional and regional influences on MNE behavior. Scientific Awards: Not specified in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students or grants is provided, her extensive publication record with co-authors and leadership in research-focused programs suggest active mentorship and likely grant involvement. She has led major educational innovation projects and institutional growth initiatives, indicating substantial leadership in academic development and team-based research. Labs and Teams: Although specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, as Dean and Professor, she leads and collaborates with research groups within Henley Business School focused on international business, strategy, and performance. Her work is embedded in a collaborative academic environment involving faculty across international business, management, and global strategy disciplines.
Dr. ZHANG Haiyan is an Associate Professor at NEOMA Business School and serves as the Director of the NEOMA Confucius Institute for Business-Rouen. He holds a Master of Arts and PhD in Public Administration and Management from the University of Antwerp. His academic focus includes strategic management, international business dynamics, and emerging markets. His research examines: International business strategies of Chinese multinational enterprises Management of international joint ventures in transition economies High-tech industrial agglomeration in China Chinese outward FDI in Europe and EU-China investment relations Belt and Road Initiative impacts on global investment patterns Recent publications (2018-2024) predominantly analyze geopolitical influences on Chinese foreign investments, with consistent focus on Belt and Road economics, location strategies in Europe, and comparative analysis of emerging market multinationals. His work appears in leading journals including Management International Review , Asia Pacific Business Review , and Journal of International Business Policy . As director of the Confucius Institute, he facilitates academic and business exchanges between China and Europe. He has consulted for governments, trade associations, and multinational corporations on international business strategy.
