جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Paul McGarrمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Security Studies
• Intelligence Studies
• Cold War History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul McGarr is a Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at King’s College London (since 2023), part of the Department of War Studies within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He holds an MA in International History from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD from Royal Holloway (2008). Prior to joining King’s, he served as Lecturer and Associate Professor in US Foreign Policy at the University of Nottingham (2011–2023), where he also held an AHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009–2011). He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Royal Asiatic Society. His research focuses on security and intelligence outside the Anglosphere, clandestine diplomacy, and covert propaganda. Notable projects include a British Academy-funded study (2017–2019) analyzing emotions in British-India security relations and research fellowships at institutions like the Library of Congress and British Library. Dr. McGarr teaches modules on intelligence in war studies, diplomacy, and peace/war contexts. He supervises PhDs in intelligence agencies outside the Anglosphere, covert action, and disinformation. His authored/co-authored books include Spies in South Asia (2024), The Cold War in South Asia (2013), and India at 70 (2019). Recent articles explore topics like Soviet disinformation in India and the Sino-Indian War’s colonial cartographic roots. He contributes to the King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence, a hub for interdisciplinary intelligence research.

CHEN Xiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Institutional Investors
• Financial Analysts
• Family Firms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. CHEN Xia is a Full-time Faculty member and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She serves as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Recruiting Co-ordinator for the School of Accountancy. Her research focuses on institutional investors, financial analysts, family firms, and earnings restatements, with publications in top-tier journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: PhD in Accounting, University of Chicago, US MBA, University of Chicago, US M.A. in Accounting, Tsinghua University, China B.S. in Management Information System, Tsinghua University, China Dr. Chen’s research interests span corporate governance, auditing, tax aggressiveness, and family firm dynamics. Her work explores how institutional investors and analysts impact corporate disclosures, and the governance mechanisms within family-controlled enterprises. Her awards include the Charles Horngren Fellowship and Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship. She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles at European Accounting Review and peer reviews for major journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis . Dr. Chen advises several PhD and DBA candidates in accounting, focusing on empirical research methodologies. She also oversees collaborative academic programs between SMU and ZJU.

• Financial Law
• Corporate Law
• Regulation of FinTech
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan McCarthy is a Professor and Director of the LLM Business Law Programme at University College Cork (UCC), serving as Deputy Director for Graduate Research in the School of Law. He holds a BCL and LLM from UCC and earned his PhD there in 2018. His research focuses on financial law and corporate governance, particularly regulatory frameworks for FinTech and SME support. He has taught at UCC since 2015 and previously at University of Limerick. Education: BCL (University College Cork) LLM (University College Cork) PhD (University College Cork, 2018) Research interests emphasize EU financial regulation, digital finance innovation, and corporate rescue mechanisms for SMEs. His work explores the efficacy of legal processes for start-ups and the adaptation of traditional frameworks to emerging technologies like blockchain and distributed ledger systems. He frequently reviews submissions for journals and publishers in his field. Teaching spans courses such as Company Law, Digital Finance Regulation, and Corporate Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He also serves as an external examiner for the Dublin Business School's LLB program. Professional development includes certifications in research integrity, universal design for learning, and connected curriculum strategies. Grants and funding include an Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship and the Ronan Daly Jermyn Scholarship during his doctoral research on SME rescue procedures in Ireland. His work combines qualitative analysis with policy advocacy for improved legal frameworks. Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary research within UCC's School of Law, collaborating on projects related to FinTech regulation and EU policy implementation.

Jo Braithwaiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Commercial Finance Law
• Derivatives Markets
• Financial Market Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jo Braithwaite is a faculty member at the LSE Law School, specializing in international commercial finance law with a focus on derivatives markets and financial infrastructure. She joined LSE in 2008 and holds a PhD from the University of London, an LLM from the University of Pennsylvania (as a Thouron Scholar), and a BA(Hons) from the University of Oxford. Her research explores legal frameworks in global financial markets, particularly regarding central counterparties (CCPs), default management, and standard form contracts. Her notable achievements include the 2022 Inner Temple Main Book Prize for The Financial Courts , which examines judicial roles in financial markets. She has also received Modern Law Review Scholarship and multiple LSE teaching awards. Her work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing challenges like crisis management, regulatory compliance, and market resilience. Professor Braithwaite teaches financial, banking, and commercial law while supervising PhD students. Her external activities include contributions to academic journals and policy discussions on financial market infrastructure. She practices in the Cheng Kin Ku Building and can be reached at J.P.Braithwaite@lse.ac.uk.

Carolin Vollenbergمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Business Process Management
• Digital Transformation
• Process Mining
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carolin Vollenberg serves as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Chair of Information Systems & Transformation Management within the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Muenster (2021-2025), an M.Sc. in Technical Consulting and Management from Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt (2018-2020), and a B.Eng. in Biomedical Technology from the same institution (2014-2018). Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Assistant at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences and gained industry experience at Zapp Systems GmbH. PhD in Business Informatics (2021-2025), University of Muenster M.Sc. Technical Consulting and Management (2018-2020), Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt B.Eng. Biomedical Technology (2014-2018), Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt Research Focus: Vollenberg specializes in the governance of lightweight IT systems, digital transformation in public and healthcare sectors, and process mining applications. Her work bridges technical implementation with organizational behavior, particularly examining resistance to automation in sensitive domains like healthcare. She investigates how organizations navigate unintended consequences of technology adoption, with emphasis on RPA (Robotic Process Automation), omnichannel transformation, and data-driven process optimization. Her research methodology combines ethnographic field studies with quantitative process analysis. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 16 publications (2020-2025) reveals strong focus on healthcare IT (45% of works), public sector digitalization (30%), and foundational process management (25%). Recent output shows increasing emphasis on ethical dimensions of process mining and sustainability applications. Her collaborative work spans multiple European institutions with consistent publication in top IS conferences (ICIS, ECIS, HICSS). Best Paper nomination at HICSS-55 (2022) Associate Editor for General Track at Internationale Tagung Wirtschaftsinformatik (WI) 2025 Professional Engagement: Vollenberg actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and peer review. Her industry collaborations with healthcare providers and public sector entities demonstrate applied research impact. Current projects examine virtual nursing transformations and crisis-responsive RPA implementations, reflecting her commitment to solving real-world operational challenges through information systems innovation.

Lauren Ouzielمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Federal Criminal Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lauren Ouziel is a Professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, specializing in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Federal Criminal Law. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Villanova University School of Law and spent eight years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her research examines institutional dynamics within the criminal justice system, focusing on how interactions between prosecutors, law enforcement, courts, and defense attorneys shape case outcomes, sentencing, and legitimacy. Education: J.D., Columbia Law School (James Kent Scholar, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar) B.A. in History, Harvard University (cum laude) Clerkship for Judge Lewis Kaplan, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Research Interests: Professor Ouziel’s work addresses systemic issues in criminal justice, including federal enforcement strategies, white-collar crime prosecution, and the impact of bureaucratic processes on criminal outcomes. Her scholarship frequently explores how institutional relationships affect perceptions of fairness and legitimacy within the legal system. Publications: Her recent articles analyze topics such as federal corruption prosecutions, felony court procedures, and the role of bureaucracy in criminal justice reform. Her work has appeared in top-tier law journals like the Yale Law Journal and Virginia Law Review. Media Engagement: Ouziel is frequently cited in national and regional media, including the New York Times , Washington Post , and Philadelphia Inquirer , for her insights on criminal justice issues.

Ahmad Al-Hiariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Public Governance
• Policy Transfer
• Anti-Corruption Policy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ahmad Al-Hiari is a Lecturer in Leadership and Management at De Montfort University (DMU), affiliated with the Leicester Castle Business School within the Faculty of Business and Law. He also holds a Visiting Research Fellow position at the Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex. He plays a key leadership role at DMU as Chair of the Staff Assembly and founder of the DMU Policy Unit, an academic-led network designed to mobilize research for urgent policy challenges such as post-crisis recovery and evidence-based policing. PhD in Public Sector Governance, De Montfort University (2018–2022) MA Housing, Development & Urban Management, Leeds Beckett University (2017–2018) BSc Architecture, German-Jordanian University (2011–2017) Ahmad’s research centers on public governance, policy transfer, and anti-corruption, with a regional focus on the Middle East. He investigates how informal practices like Wasta challenge Western governance models and explores the effectiveness of decentralization and collaborative governance in Jordan. His methodological expertise lies in elite interviewing with senior policymakers, enabling deep insights into administrative reform and political stewardship. His recent publications and ongoing projects reflect a strong trend in policy-relevant research, particularly in corruption, informal governance, and crisis-responsive policy frameworks such as CRISP and RCFP. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world policy impact, especially in international anti-corruption and post-conflict recovery contexts. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Fellow of The Institute of Leadership (FIoL) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIHCM) Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) Ahmad actively supervises postgraduate research and has led several funded projects, including a Knowledge Exchange Policy Fellowship from Research England to support anti-corruption policy development in Jordan. He has organized high-level policy conferences attended by ambassadors and ministers. He leads the DMU Policy Unit and is involved in initiatives like the Society of Evidence-Based Policing and the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN). His work emphasizes building sustainable, responsive research-policy partnerships across sectors and borders.

Anton Didenkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Banking and Finance Law
• FinTech Regulation
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Anton Didenko is a leading academic at UNSW Sydney's School of Private & Commercial Law, specializing in FinTech regulation, banking law, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC). He holds law degrees from Russia and the UK, including an MJur and DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on CBDC design, regulatory sandboxes, open banking frameworks, and cybersecurity in finance. University Affiliation: UNSW Sydney Key Academic Roles: Author of Banking Law in Australia (11th ed, 2024) and lead author of Customer Data Sharing Frameworks (2024) Global Engagement: Adviser to G20, Asian Development Bank, and UN agencies Research Interests: - CBDC policy and design implications - Regulatory frameworks for FinTech innovation - Cybersecurity in financial systems - Transnational commercial law and secured transactions - Open data and customer consent mechanisms Recent Articles: Focus on CBDC adoption in Pacific economies, weaponization of digital currencies in geopolitical conflicts, and comparative analysis of blockchain liabilities. His work bridges legal, technological, and policy dimensions of financial innovation. Awards : Australian Academic of the Year in Digital Finance (2023) Advising & Grants: - No listed advisees - Collaborations include Asian Development Bank-funded Pacific CBDC studies - Co-authored policy reports for UN Capital Development Fund and CPA Australia Labs/Teams: - Editor-in-Chief of the Cape Town Convention Journal - Co-leader of UNSW's FinTech regulation research initiatives

Benjamin Gooldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy Rights
• Surveillance Technologies
• Criminal Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Goold is a Professor at the Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. His research focuses on privacy rights, surveillance technologies, and international border governance, particularly the Canada-US border. He holds degrees including B.Ec./LL.B. from the University of Tasmania, B.C.L. from Oxford, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. His work critiques the balance between security measures and civil liberties, with notable projects funded by SSHRC examining the 2011 Beyond the Border Agreement's impact on cross-border rights. Education: B.Ec./LL.B., University of Tasmania B.C.L., University of Oxford D.Phil., University of Oxford Research Interests: Dr. Goold explores how surveillance technologies, policing practices, and border policies intersect with human rights. Key themes include the ethical implications of public area surveillance, the governance of transnational borders, and the legal frameworks regulating security measures. His work bridges criminology, law, and sociology to address contemporary challenges in security and rights. Grants and Collaborations: He leads a SSHRC-funded project analyzing the Canada-US border's legislative changes post-2011, collaborating with Professors Efrat Arbel and Catherine Dauvergne at Allard School of Law. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams and field studies on covert policing and surveillance practices. Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative networks focused on security governance, privacy rights, and policing ethics, with ongoing projects involving international scholars and policymakers.

Kristian Gustafsonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Intelligence Analysis
• Military Doctrine
• Covert Operations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kristian Gustafson is a Reader in Intelligence & War at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences , Department of Politics and History. He serves as Deputy Director of BCISS and leads the Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies program. PhD in History from Cambridge University MA in History from University of Alberta BA (Hons) in History from Royal Military College of Canada His research focuses on practical intelligence analysis, structured analytical tools, and military doctrine. He has worked on improving counter-poaching outcomes in Africa and reducing gun crime through intelligence methods. Recent publications analyze intelligence failures in Kabul (2021), Ukraine war intelligence (2024), and structured analytic techniques across nations (2025). His work spans both academic journals and policy-oriented publications. Scientific recognition includes: CIA’s Walter L. Pforzheimer Award (2003) for outstanding contribution to intelligence history Co-editor of 'Intelligence Elsewhere' (2013), establishing comparative research agendas Teaching highlights: Convenor of MA Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning) Module convenor for Contemporary Threats & Intelligence Analysis Director of Studies for MA Intelligence & Security Studies Professional experience includes senior lecturer at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, military service in Canadian and British armies, and consultancy roles with UK MOD and Cabinet Office.

Stephen Roweمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Information Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Rowe serves as an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. With extensive industry experience including nine years at KPMG culminating as Audit Manager, he maintains an active CPA license in Washington State while teaching intermediate accounting at graduate and undergraduate levels. His scholarly work focuses on auditing and financial reporting, published in premier journals including The Accounting Review and Review of Accounting Studies . Rowe holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master's degree from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's degree from Covenant College. His educational journey bridges rigorous academic training with practical industry experience, informing his teaching approach that emphasizes conceptual understanding through real-world case studies. Research interests span auditing quality, financial reporting practices, and capital market interactions. Recent investigations examine index fund ownership effects, auditor switching dynamics, and media influence on audit markets. His methodological toolkit combines traditional econometric analysis with machine learning techniques, particularly evident in predictive models for auditor behavior. Rowe's work consistently addresses regulatory concerns while exploring market-driven phenomena in accounting ecosystems. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on market-based audit quality indicators, with growing emphasis on passive investing impacts and regulatory compliance mechanisms. The 2021-2025 period shows heightened attention to technological disruption (machine learning applications) and non-traditional monitoring forces (media scrutiny, index fund activism) within audit markets. Professional recognition includes multiple teaching awards and extensive litigation support consulting engagements. Rowe leverages his expertise as a founding member and CFO of White River Capital Advisors LLC (2020-present), providing expert witness services that connect academic research with real-world accounting disputes. His industry background enables practical translation of complex accounting concepts for diverse audiences. Rowe maintains active engagement with professional practice through ongoing litigation consulting since 2016 and continuous CPA licensure. His balanced commitment to academic rigor and professional relevance exemplifies the practitioner-scholar model, with research directly addressing contemporary challenges in financial reporting and auditing ecosystems.

• Maritime Risk Analysis
• Autonomous Ship Systems
• Safety Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Børge Rokseth is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on integrating advanced methodologies for safety and risk control in autonomous maritime systems. He has held academic positions since at least 2014, with a consistent record of research collaboration and publication. Research Areas: Maritime risk analysis, autonomous ship systems, safety engineering, dynamic positioning systems, systems-theoretic process analysis (STPA) Key Publications: 15 most recent articles cover topics like trajectory prediction for autonomous vessels, hybrid power systems safety, machine learning in risk assessment, and dynamic positioning system reliability His publications (2014-2025) emphasize safety-critical systems in marine environments. Common themes include: Application of STPA for hazard analysis in autonomous shipping Development of risk-informed control systems Integration of machine learning with engineering risk assessment Comparative studies of different ship autonomy levels As a supervisor, Rokseth has guided master's students including Ane Joramo Stokke and Ludvig Vik Løite. His work has been presented at international conferences such as the European STAMP Workshop, International Conference on Conceptual Modeling, and the International Seminar on Safety and Security of Autonomous Vessels.

Asu Ozdaglarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Game Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Asu Ozdaglar is the EECS Department Head and MathWorks Professor at MIT, serving as Deputy Dean of Academics in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing. Her research bridges optimization theory, machine learning, and network science with societal implications, focusing on AI ethics, data-driven decision systems, and strategic interactions in networked environments. Her technical contributions include foundational work on large-scale optimization algorithms (e.g., distributed methods, first-order methods), game-theoretic models for network systems, and federated learning frameworks. Recent work addresses critical societal challenges like misinformation dynamics, data market inefficiencies, and algorithmic fairness in AI systems. Publications from 2023-2025 highlight advancements in graphon-based network game analysis, privacy-preserving data mechanisms, and multi-agent learning dynamics. She co-leads initiatives in MIT's AI+D program, emphasizing interdisciplinary education and ethical AI development. Notable institutional roles include oversight of MIT's computing education strategy and contributions to pandemic-related research on infection control through testing optimization. Her work integrates technical rigor with policy-relevant insights, influencing both academic and real-world systems.

David Abbinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Haptics
• Shared Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor David Abbink is a Full Professor of Haptic Human-Robot Interaction at Delft University of Technology, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Cognitive Robotics in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering since November 2023. He founded the Delft Haptics Lab and co-founded the Cognitive Robotics Department in 2017. Abbink leads the transdisciplinary research and innovation centre FRAIM, which was awarded the prestigious NWO Stevin Premie (Dutch Nobel Prize equivalent) in June 2024. Trained as a mechanical engineer specializing in biomechanics, Abbink's research focuses on human behavior adaptations when interacting with autonomous systems. He has published over a hundred scientific articles on human-robot interaction, haptics, shared control, tele-operation, driver assistance systems, and sensorimotor control. His research has been funded by industry partners (Nissan, Boeing, Renault), RVO (Brightsky project 2022-2026), and the Dutch Science Foundation NWO through personal grants (VENI 2010-2014, VIDI 2015-2019). Abbink's recent work centers on worker-robot relations as an academic focus, collaborating with organizations like Erasmus Medical Centre for nursing work, Schiphol and KLM for baggage handling, and KLM Engine Repair Services for maintenance work. He also serves as scientific director for the Centre for Meaningful Human Control, launched in October 2024. His work bridges engineering, social sciences, and practical applications to responsibly shape the future of work with emerging robotic capabilities. NWO Stevin Premie (2024) Best IEEE SMC journal paper on Cybernetics (2019) Top 25 scientific talents according to New Scientist (2015) Best teacher of Faculty 3mE (2013, 2014) Best teacher of Department of BioMechanical Engineering (seven consecutive years) Abbink has supervised over 110 MSc students and 11 PhD students. His educational contributions include developing the Master Programme in Robotics at TU Delft and receiving international recognition for his course 'The Human Controller.' He is also a prominent science communicator, featured on national television, radio, and major Dutch newspapers, and has delivered lectures at venues like The Royal Institution and Lowlands Festival. Despite his academic commitments, Abbink maintains a drummer persona, having recorded four albums and performed over 400 shows across three continents between 1999-2014.

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Macroeconomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lindsey Gallo is the Coopers and Lybrand, Norman E. Auerbach Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the intersection of firm-level information with macroeconomic trends, corporate governance, and financial reporting practices. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business and dual degrees (BBA and MAcc) from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. A former NCAA champion in track and field, her academic excellence is complemented by teaching awards. Education: Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Maryland (2014) MAcc, University of Michigan (2005) BBA, University of Michigan (2004) Her research explores how corporate disclosures and governance structures influence macroeconomic uncertainty, with publications in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Review of Accounting Studies . She serves on the editorial board of The Accounting Review and is recognized for teaching excellence, receiving the Neary Teaching Excellence Award in 2021 and 2023. Her recent work addresses topics such as government-appointed corporate monitors, inflation news processing, and supply chain transparency, reflecting her expertise in bridging accounting practices with broader economic and governance frameworks. She actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and peer reviews. Awards: Neary Teaching Excellence Award (2021, 2023) Gallo advises on curriculum development for the MBA and Master of Accounting programs at Ross, emphasizing practical applications of accounting principles. Her research frequently intersects with real-world policy implications, particularly in regulatory oversight and investor behavior analysis.