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Youchang Wuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Institutional Investors
• Corporate Finance
• Portfolio Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Youchang Wu is an Associate Professor of Finance and John B. Rogers Research Scholar at the Department of Finance, Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon. His affiliations include the Cameron Center for Finance and Securities Analysis and the Master of Science in Finance program. Research Interests: Institutional Investors, Corporate Finance, Production Networks, Monetary Policy, and Macro Uncertainty Previous Positions: IPA Financial Economist at SEC, Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin-Madison, University Assistant at University of Vienna, Junior Faculty Member at Peking University Education: PhD in Finance (University of Vienna), Master’s and Bachelor’s in Economics (Peking University) His research explores institutional investor behavior, production network dynamics, and corporate finance mechanisms. Recent projects examine private equity's environmental impact, pension plan investment performance, and trade credit implications in production networks. Scientific Awards: Engelbert Dockner Fellowship (2023) Consumer Protection Research Grant (University of Oregon, 2023) Dave Petrone Financial Literacy and Wellness Research Award (2022) Dean's College Service Award (2022) Wu has served as Associate Editor for China Finance Review International and Guest Editor for Pacific Basin Finance Journal . He has taught courses in derivatives, asset management, corporate finance, and international financial management.

• Household Finance
• Portfolio Choice
• Financial Advisors
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stephen G. Dimmock is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and a fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economics Research. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan. Research Interests: Household Finance Portfolio Choice Financial Misconduct Behavioral Finance Endowment Fund Management Capital Gains Taxation Publications reveal expertise in financial advisor misconduct, portfolio underdiversification, H-1B visa impacts on entrepreneurship, and regulatory oversight of hedge funds. His work appears in journals like the American Economic Review, Journal of Finance, and Management Science. Scientific Awards: Best paper awards at leading international conferences Multiple teaching awards at NUS Teaching: Dr. Dimmock has taught investments, fixed income, and options courses at MBA, MSc, and undergraduate levels.

Iain Clacherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pensions
• Retirement Decision Making
• Trustee Governance
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Iain Clacher is Professor of Pensions & Finance and Pro Dean for International at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. He is also the Director of the University-wide Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation, fostering interdisciplinary research in fintech, AI, and blockchain applications in finance. His work bridges academia, policy, and industry, with significant impact on pension governance, transparency, and sustainable finance. His research focuses on pensions, retirement decision-making, trustee governance, asset management costs, sustainable finance, and financial technology . He explores behavioural aspects of annuitization, discount rates in accounting, smart ledgers for collective savings, and AI in financial services. His work emphasizes real-world relevance, influencing regulatory standards and institutional practices. The trajectory of his recent publications reflects a strong shift toward interdisciplinary innovation , integrating finance with technology, sustainability, and policy. His research combines empirical finance with institutional analysis, covering topics from split-voting in equity funds to climate risk analytics in pension portfolios. The consistent themes include transparency, governance, and the application of emerging technologies to improve financial outcomes. Selected as a REF 2021 impact case study by Leeds University Business School Board member of the Institutional Disclosure Working Group (IDWG) of the Financial Conduct Authority (2018) Expert advisor to the European Economic and Social Committee on Pan European Pension Products Iain has advised major institutions such as the CERN Pension Fund, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Office for National Statistics, and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. He has led high-impact projects funded by national and international bodies, including the £10m UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment. His leadership in the Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation has secured industry partnerships with Barclays and Simudyne, and he has developed innovative educational initiatives like the Fraud Wars hackathon. He leads one of two climate and environmental risk analytics hubs under the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, based in Leeds and London. The Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation brings together experts from computing, law, engineering, ethics, and business to advance research in fintech, with active projects in smart ledgers, AI in audit, and analytics in asset management.

• Asset Management
• Financial Economics
• Investment Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurent BARRAS is a Full Professor in Asset Management at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, within the Department of Finance. His research focuses on asset pricing, mutual fund performance, hedge fund strategies, and behavioral finance. He holds a prominent position in academic finance, contributing to understanding investment strategies and market dynamics. His work explores topics such as value creation in mutual funds, homeowner investment behavior, and model misspecification in hedge fund evaluation. He has published extensively in top-tier journals, emphasizing empirical analysis and large-scale data approaches. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. BARRAS's research trends highlight critiques of performance measurement frameworks (e.g., false discoveries in alphas) and comparisons of international asset allocation methods. His articles often bridge theory and practice, addressing practical implications for investors and policymakers.

Bing Hanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asset Pricing
• Behavioral Finance
• Investments
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bing Han is a Professor of Finance and the TMX Chair in Capital Markets at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He holds a PhD in Finance from UCLA and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Chicago. Research Interests : Behavioral Finance, Asset Pricing, Investment Strategies, Risk Management, and Real Estate Finance. His work bridges mathematical rigor with empirical finance, focusing on market anomalies, investor sentiment, and liquidity dynamics. Publication Trends : His recent work explores option pricing discrepancies, social transmission of consumption beliefs, and cross-border information flows. Articles highlight applications of behavioral biases, volatility modeling, and macroeconomic forecasting using financial instruments. Scientific Awards & Honors : Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) Outstanding Paper Award (2018) Best Paper Award (2016) Outstanding Paper in Asset Pricing Research (2013) CBA Foundation Research Excellence Award (2010) Advising & Grants : Available for Masters/PhD supervision and industry projects. Secured sponsored research funding on Sentiment Risk and Hedge Fund Returns (2016-2017). Previously taught at University of Chicago, Ohio State, and University of Texas at Austin.

• Financial Markets
• Investor Behavior
• Asset Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olaf Stotz is a Professor of Asset Management and Pension Economics at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management since 2008. His research focuses on financial market prices, investor behavior, and empirical finance using large datasets. Education: Industrial Engineering (KIT), Doctorate & Habilitation (RWTH Aachen) Research interests include: Forecasting stock prices and improving investor decision-making ESG exposure and realized returns Trust in pension product recommendations Impact of macroeconomic news on equity markets Low interest rates and pension system challenges Publications span topics like mutual fund performance, hedge portfolios, dividend futures, and behavioral finance. His work appears in journals such as Review of Financial Economics , Journal of Asset Management , and Journal of International Money and Finance . Scientific awards include being ranked among the top 100 most influential economists in the German-speaking world by Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) and Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) .

Manfred Drackمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomimetics
• Systems Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Manfred Drack is a researcher at the Institute of Evolution and Ecology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Tübingen. His work bridges biology, systems theory, and biomimetics, with a focus on evolutionary biology of invertebrates and the conceptual foundations of biological design. He holds a doctorate from the University of Vienna and has held research positions in Austria and Germany. PhD in Biology/Ecology, University of Vienna (2002) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, HTL Wels (1991) Diploma in Biology/Ecology, University of Vienna (1998) Dr. Drack's research centers on biomimetics, exploring how biological principles can inform engineering and how technical models can deepen biological understanding. His interests include systems biology, the philosophy of biological function, and the epistemological foundations of biomimetic knowledge. He is particularly interested in the work of Ludwig von Bertalanffy and Paul A. Weiss, contributing significantly to the history and philosophy of systems theory in biology. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the theoretical clarification of biomimetics, bioinspired materials, functional morphology, and the conceptual integration of biology and engineering. He leads a DFG-funded project on the epistemological and ontological foundations of biomimetics, indicating active and recognized research. Learning from Nature: Epistemological and Ontological Foundations of Biomimetics (DFG, 2022–) Systems in Biology (Austrian Science Fund, 2011–2014) System Theory Today (Austrian Science Fund, 2005–2007) Dr. Drack is an active member of the biomimetics research community, organizing workshops, presenting at conferences, and collaborating with philosophers and scientists. He is involved with the advisory board of a foundational biomimetics project and has hosted visiting researchers. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogue, particularly between the life sciences, engineering, and philosophy.

• Real Estate Economics
• Housing Economics
• Urban Economics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Rainer Schulz is a Senior Lecturer at the Business School of the University of Aberdeen, where he conducts research and teaches in real estate economics, housing markets, and financial economics. He is actively accepting PhD students and supervises research in real estate. His affiliations include the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology at Warwick Business School and the Berlin Center for AI Research in Economics and Management. Research Interests: Dr. Schulz's research focuses on urban real estate markets using econometric and machine learning methods. Key areas include automated valuation modelling (AVM), real estate investment vehicles, fund management, and location choice. He investigates the impact of teleworking on housing demand and the application of real options in real estate development. His work is interdisciplinary, combining urban economics, financial theory, and data science. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize the effects of teleworking on housing markets, machine learning applications in real estate, and local housing market information systems. Earlier works focus on land value mapping, hurdle rates in investment, and the relationship between house prices and macroeconomic variables. His research consistently applies advanced quantitative techniques to real-world property market problems. Scientific Awards: Poster award for Semiparametric Estimation of Land Values, 2015 Aareal Award of Excellence in Real Estate Research, 2012 ARES Foundation Award, 2006 Deutsche Immobilien Akademie Research Prize for doctoral thesis, 2003 Advising and Grants: Dr. Schulz is currently accepting PhD students in Real Estate. He leads the compilation of the Aberdeen Housing Market Report, a knowledge exchange project with the Aberdeen Street Property Company (ASPC). While specific grants are not listed, his research is supported through institutional collaborations and publications in high-impact journals. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Centre for Real Estate Research at the University of Aberdeen Business School. He collaborates with researchers at Humboldt University (Berlin) and participates in international research networks such as the Berlin Center for AI Research. His work involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on urban data, housing policy, and financial technology.

Dorsa Sadighمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dorsa Sadigh is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. Her work focuses on advancing robotics , particularly in areas such as human-robot collaboration , reinforcement learning , and vision-language models . She explores how robots can learn from human demonstrations, adapt to dynamic environments, and safely interact with humans in caregiving and assistive tasks. Her research interests span autonomous systems , improving robot generalization , and foundation models for robotics . Key projects include developing policies for dexterous manipulation, proactive human-robot teamwork, and scalable data collection methods. She emphasizes ethical considerations in robotics, including perceived safety and human trust. Recent work highlights include the ProVox framework for personalized collaboration, HoMeR for mobile manipulation, and Octo —an open-source generalist robot policy. Her contributions bridge theoretical advances in AI with real-world robotic applications, leveraging large language models and vision-language integration. Dr. Sadigh’s research is funded by grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry partnerships. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in assistive robotics, autonomous driving, and socially intelligent AI systems.

Luis Filipe Goncalves-Pintoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Finance
• Managerial Compensation
• Delegated Portfolio Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Luis Filipe Goncalves-Pinto is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Banking and Finance at UNSW Business School. Previously, he held Assistant Professor positions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and National University of Singapore. He earned a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Southern California (2011) and M.Sc./MBA degrees in Finance from Portuguese institutions. His research focuses on managerial incentives, delegated portfolio management, liquidity dynamics, and market efficiency, often addressing puzzles like the liquidity premium and return predictability. His work has been cited by Bloomberg, Financial Times, and NBER Digest. Education: Ph.D. in Finance (USC, 2011), M.Sc. in Business Administration (University of Lisbon, 2005), MBA (Technical University of Lisbon, 2003), Post-Grad Degree in Financial Analysis (University of Lisbon, 2002). Research interests include the interplay between managerial compensation and market outcomes, liquidity constraints in asset management, and the role of institutional investors. His studies on strategic news releases during executive stock vesting periods and option price predictability have been particularly impactful. Grants include Singapore Ministry of Education Tier 1 funding for hedge fund activism research (2014–2017) and studies on dynamic executive pay (2013). Awards span best paper recognitions at FMA, FAB, and CAFM conferences, along with prestigious scholarships like Fulbright and Calouste Gulbenkian. Teaches FINS2624 Portfolio Management and FINS5513 Investments & Portfolio Selection. Active in research with preprints exploring convex incentives in liquidity markets and mutual fund family dynamics.

• Quantitative Macroeconomics
• Econometrics
• Asset Pricing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jürg Fausch is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU) and the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ), specializing in quantitative macroeconomics, econometrics, and asset pricing. His roles include Project Head within the CC Investments department at IFZ. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University (2017), focusing on DSGE models, monetary policy, and financial markets. Education: PhD in Economics from Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University (2011–2017) MSc in Economics with focus on Financial Market Theory from Universities of Liechtenstein and Skövde (Sweden) His research interests center on macroeconomic policy analysis, financial market dynamics, and the application of machine learning in asset management. Key projects include the IFZ FinTech initiative, Swiss Asset Management Studies, and fund manager selection using machine learning. Recent publications highlight his work on monetary policy spillovers, speculative bubbles' welfare implications, and Swiss asset management trends. Notable contributions include the annual Swiss Asset Management Studies (2020–2024) analyzing sector growth and economic impacts. Achievements: Member of program committees for major finance conferences (2025) Reviewer for journals including Journal of Macroeconomics and Journal of Empirical Finance He actively advises on asset management strategies and has presented at global venues like the Southern Finance Association and German Finance Association conferences. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomics with practical financial market applications, particularly in leveraging data-driven approaches for investment solutions.

Kaiwen Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kaiwen Chen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at The University of Alabama's College of Engineering, where she is affiliated with the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure. Her research integrates drone robotics, sensor technologies, and Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize building diagnostics and performance simulation. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2020) M.Sc. in Management in Science and Technology from Southeast University (2016) B.S. in Construction Project Management from Southeast University (2013) Dr. Chen's research program focuses on innovations in the AECO field, with core expertise in drone-based imaging systems, 2D/3D data processing, infrared thermography, high-performance computing, and building energy modeling. Her work bridges advanced computational techniques with practical infrastructure challenges, particularly in building envelope diagnostics and pavement inspection. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dual research thrusts: primary focus on AI-driven construction applications (digital twins, thermal anomaly detection, UAV-based surveys) and significant contributions to wireless power transfer systems. This interdisciplinary scope demonstrates exceptional versatility in applying cutting-edge computational methods to both civil infrastructure and electrical engineering challenges. Her scientific recognition includes: Runner-Up for 5th Annual ASCE VIMS Datathon Competition (2024) Virginia Tech Outstanding Dissertation Award (2020) ASCE i3CE Best Paper Award (2019) Dr. Chen leads externally funded research initiatives including a US Department of Energy project on aerial intelligence for building envelope diagnostics and a Georgia Department of Transportation project on drone-assisted pavement inspection. These grants demonstrate her ability to secure competitive funding for high-impact infrastructure research. As an active contributor to the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure, she advances research in sustainable infrastructure systems through the integration of drone technologies, AI analytics, and digital twin methodologies for comprehensive infrastructure assessment and management.

Henock Louisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Accounting
• Finance
• Corporate Governance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henock Louis is the KPMG Professor and Head of the Accounting Department at the Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University. He holds dual PhDs in Accounting (Ohio State University, 2001) and Finance (University of Mississippi, 1998), as well as an MBA from Andrews University (1992). His research focuses on accounting standards, financial reporting quality, artificial intelligence applications in accounting, ESG disclosures, and corporate governance. He has received the 2005 Excellence in Research Award from the American Accounting Association Diversity Section. Dr. Louis serves as an editor for The Accounting Review , Accounting Horizons , and International Journal of Accounting , and has held editorial roles across major journals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., agency theory) with practical implications in audit quality, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and technology-driven forecasting. Recent research explores AI’s impact on earnings accuracy and ESG reporting trends in global markets. Key contributions include studies on managerial discretion in accruals, post-merger performance dynamics, and the relationship between audit clauses and firm value. His scholarship emphasizes transparency in financial disclosures and regulatory compliance, with implications for investors, auditors, and corporate policymakers.

• Financial Econometrics
• Volatility Modeling
• Time Series Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Patton is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary affiliation at Singapore Management University's School of Economics. His office is located at 213 Social Sciences Building, Box 90097, Durham, NC 27708-0204, United States, and his professional website is available at http://econ.duke.edu/~ap172/. Dr. Patton's research focuses on financial econometrics, with particular expertise in volatility modeling, high-frequency data analysis, and dependence structures in financial markets. His work spans several key areas including realized variance methods, copula modeling for financial time series, risk management techniques, and forecast evaluation methodologies. He has made significant contributions to understanding market microstructure, hedge fund risk exposures, and the dynamics of financial correlations. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in top finance and econometrics journals, with recent work exploring machine learning applications in volatility forecasting, granular risk measures, and the impact of high-frequency data on asset pricing models. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated modeling of financial dependencies and risk structures. Dr. Patton has received recognition for his scholarly contributions, ranking among SSRN's top 1,427 authors by total paper downloads and top 1,090 by total paper citations. His work is frequently cited in the field of financial econometrics, indicating substantial influence on contemporary research. He maintains active research collaborations with leading economists including Tim Bollerslev, Kevin Sheppard, Tarun Ramadorai, and Robert Engle, among others. These collaborations span multiple institutions and have produced influential work on volatility modeling, risk measurement, and financial market dynamics.

Hendrik Scholzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Portfolio Management
• Investment Fund Performance Analysis
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Hendrik Scholz is a Professor at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) , holding the Chair of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Banking. His research spans portfolio management, performance analysis of investment funds, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) metrics, and capital market-oriented financial strategies. Education: University of Göttingen, Colorado College Academic Career: Habilitation at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (2007), Senior Academic Councilor (2008–2009) Key research trends include ESG integration, sustainable indices, currency-hedged funds, and corporate credit spread analysis. His work combines empirical methods with machine learning, addressing market anomalies and risk management. Recent publications focus on diversity in corporate boards, fund flow dynamics, and ESG rating impacts. Collaborations with researchers like Greger, Hübel, and Webersinke highlight interdisciplinary approaches.