Dorra Najar serves as Associate Professor of Finance at IPAG Business School in Paris, where she has held academic positions since 2012 following prior teaching roles at University Paris Dauphine. Her expertise spans corporate finance and regulatory frameworks within global financial markets. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Management Science (2012) and Master's in Finance (2007), both earned at University Paris Dauphine with recognition through a thesis award nomination. Professor Najar's research critically examines intersections between finance, law, and corruption, with particular focus on private equity and venture capital structures. Her work analyzes regulatory impacts on investment practices, startup valuation methodologies, and financial development's role in entrepreneurial ecosystems across European markets. Recent publications demonstrate evolving emphasis on empirical analysis of financial instruments and cross-border regulatory challenges. Her scholarly output reveals consistent contributions to finance literature through high-impact publications in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, alongside professional commentary in outlets such as The World Financial Review. Academic honors include: Nomination for thesis award At IPAG, she directs advanced finance instruction in International Finance, Corporate Valuation, and Private Equity while supervising graduate research dissertations. Her teaching integrates practical applications in cash management and startup evaluation frameworks.
Mücahit ÜLGER serves as a Lecturer at Kirşehir Ahi Evran University's Mucur Vocational School within the Finance, Banking and Insurance Department. Appointed in 2015 as a full-time Lecturer ( Öğretim Görevlisi ), he advanced to Doctor Lecturer ( Doktor Öğretim Üyesi ) in 2025 while concurrently serving as Department Head since 2021. His academic trajectory reflects deep specialization in macroeconomic policy with institutional anchoring in Turkish higher education. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Economics (2023) from Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University with dissertation Türkiye'de Kaliteli Büyüme ve Okun Yasası Master's in Economics (2014) from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (non-thesis) Bachelor's in Economics (2012) from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Research focuses intensely on Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics, and Banking with methodological emphasis on causality analysis and sustainability metrics. His work systematically examines economic growth-environment linkages across emerging economies, particularly BRICS-T and MINT nations. Key thematic strands include renewable energy's role in decoupling growth from environmental degradation, sectoral impacts on ecological footprints, and financial sector dynamics in sustainability transitions. His departmental affiliation in Finance-Banking informs practical applications in banking performance measurement and credit analysis. Analysis of his 13 journal articles (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Environmental Kuznets Curve testing across emerging economies using novel sustainability indices; (2) Banking sector performance evaluation with ESG integration; (3) Macroeconomic policy analysis focused on Turkey's growth-unemployment-taxation nexus. His work demonstrates increasing international collaboration (70% co-authored) with Mehmet Uçar and Mert Anıl Atamer, shifting from purely national to BRICS-T comparative frameworks since 2023. Professional service includes teaching 8+ undergraduate courses annually including Macroeconomics, International Economics, and Banking courses. His YÖKSİS metrics show significant growth (2024: 255 points; 2025: 78,860th rank in research field) with Google Scholar reporting 34 citations and h-index 4. No thesis supervision or scientific awards are documented.
Hegang Chen, PhD, serves as Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is a lead statistician for the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and member of the Hormone Responsive Cancers Program within the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, with extensive collaborative experience in clinical trials and epidemiological research since joining in 2002. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Illinois M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Mississippi Dr. Chen's research centers on statistical methodology development—including optimal experimental design, generalized mixed linear models, and machine learning applications for molecular biology and real-time clinical decision support (e.g., predicting blood transfusion needs)—and biomedical collaborations spanning cancer, infectious diseases, trauma, public health, and pharmacogenomics. His work has been published in premier journals like Nature, JAMA, and Annals of Statistics. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a dominant focus on predictive analytics for traumatic brain injury outcomes, blood transfusion prediction, and lung cancer diagnosis using real-time physiological monitoring and machine learning. This trend demonstrates a translational shift toward operationalizing statistical methods in critical care decision support systems. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. While no specific advisees are listed, Dr. Chen's leadership in the GCRC and extensive collaborative network across trauma, oncology, and global health indicate active mentorship within multidisciplinary teams. His grant involvement is evidenced by NIH-funded GCRC work and high-impact publications in clinical domains. Dr. Chen maintains key affiliations with the General Clinical Research Center as lead statistician and the Hormone Responsive Cancers Program, where he integrates advanced statistical methodologies into translational cancer research and clinical trial design.
Sophie LIMOU is a Professor in Human Genetics at the University of Nantes , affiliated with the Mathematics, Informatics and Biology (MIB) department and leading Team 3 at the CR2TI (Center for Research in Transplantation and Translational Immunology) under Inserm UMR1064. Her work bridges genomics, bioinformatics, and immunology in kidney transplantation and complex disease research. Cell Biology Molecular Biology Physiology Human Genomics Big Data Bioinformatics Her research focuses on genetic epidemiology of complex diseases, integrating genomics, bioinformatics, and biostatistics to explore kidney function and pathologies in five key areas: end-stage renal disease, kidney graft survival, transplantation comorbidities, recurrent diseases post-transplantation, and living donor kidney function. She emphasizes nephrogenomics and precision medicine applications. Recent publications highlight her work in HLA typing , polygenic risk scores , and computational immunogenetics , particularly in transplantation outcomes. Tools developed include SHLARC reference panels and synthetic HLA twin models for privacy-preserving data sharing. She actively collaborates with international consortia and welcomes researchers to join her team at CR2TI, where she integrates multi-omics data into clinical care frameworks.
Andreas Prein is Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science and leads the High-Resolution Weather and Climate Modeling group. He specializes in modeling weather and climate dynamics, focusing on extreme events across scales, with particular emphasis on regional and local-scale extremes in a warming climate. His research bridges fundamental process understanding with practical applications, actively collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to international programs like the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). Research Focus High-resolution weather and climate modeling Physical processes driving extreme events Regional/local-scale climate extremes Convection-permitting climate models Mesoscale convective systems Publications Trend His 2025 publications demonstrate a strong focus on extreme precipitation, mesoscale convective systems, and high-resolution modeling applications across global regions including the US, China, South America, and Spain. The work emphasizes both methodological advances (machine learning, downscaling techniques) and practical applications (flood attribution, risk assessment). Scientific Recognition Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher Over 100 peer-reviewed publications Deputy Director, Center for Climate and Weather Extremes (NCAR) WCRP and GEWEX panel member Professional Activities Active in international scientific panels and frequently advises government agencies on climate extremes. His group at ETH Zurich focuses on dynamically modeling weather and climate systems to understand changes in extreme events.
Dr. Lee Burton is a faculty member at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University. He leads the Burton Materials Discovery Lab, focusing on data-driven discovery of materials and semiconductors for renewable energy and clean technologies, such as solar panels. NSFC Young Scientists Award (2022) NSFC International Young Scientists Award (2019) Eastern Young Scholar Award (2018) E.U. Seal of Excellence Award (2017) His research leverages computational modeling to predict solid-state material properties before synthesis, with applications in renewable energy technologies. Recent work includes identifying two-dimensional semiconductors through conductivity effective mass analysis. Group members include PhD student Muhammad Jabaly and fast-track master's students Nadav Moav and Roee Asher. Contact details: Email leeburton@tauex.tau.ac.il , Phone +972 03-6407872.
Valeria De Bonis is a Full Professor of Public Finance at Sapienza University of Rome, where she teaches within the Faculty of Law's Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She directs the Department of Legal and Economic Studies and has held previous leadership positions at the University of Pisa including Director of the Department of Economic Sciences and Department of Economics and Management. Her academic affiliations also include serving on the Academic Senate and as Research Committee Chair at Pisa, and as Dean's delegate for teaching quality and innovation at Sapienza. Education: Law Degree, summa cum laude , Sapienza University of Rome Economics Degree, summa cum laude , University of Siena MSc in Economics, London School of Economics PhD in Economics, University of Kiel Professor De Bonis specializes in the intersection of law and economics, particularly in public finance contexts. Her research examines welfare systems, fiscal federalism, taxation theory, and the economic analysis of legal frameworks. She has made significant contributions to understanding poverty dynamics, social exclusion, and the impact of household structures on economic outcomes. Her work often employs sophisticated econometric techniques to analyze European social and fiscal policies across multiple countries. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary challenges in public finance including the relationship between technological change and income inequality, the effectiveness of social spending, optimal taxation of sin goods, and fiscal policy implications of the EU integration process. She consistently publishes in high-impact economics journals, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and empirical sophistication in her approach to public finance questions. As a respected scholar in her field, Professor De Bonis serves as Managing Editor of Public Finance Research Papers and as Editor of Public and Municipal Finance and Argomenti di Discussione . She is also a member of the committee for the national edition of Luigi Einaudi's works, highlighting her connection to Italy's rich tradition in public finance. Professor De Bonis has supervised numerous research projects and has served as a consultant for international organizations including the World Bank. Her teaching focuses on integrating economic analysis with legal frameworks for law students, helping them understand the economic implications of legal norms and policies. She has also coordinated nationally and internationally funded research projects throughout her career.
Manuel Schechtl is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , with affiliations at the Carolina Population Center and Yale's Center for Empirical Research on Stratification and Inequality. As a sociologist, his work bridges tax policy, social policy, and economic inequality, focusing on how fiscal institutions shape wealth distribution and mobility. PhD, Humboldt University Berlin (2022) Postdoc, Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality (CUNY, 2022–2024) Research Focus: • Wealth inequality dynamics and intergenerational mobility • Inheritance/gift taxation as mobility determinant • Gender disparities in asset transfers • Municipal policy impacts on racial inequality • Comparative fiscal impoverishment analysis Recent Article Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) span wealth inequality, gendered tax effects, place-based policy impacts, and democratic backsliding. Key themes include taxation's role in inequality reproduction, spatial mobility patterns, and policy feedback mechanisms. Scientific Recognition: University of Michigan Stone Center Visiting Fellowship (2025–2026) Collaborative projects with leading inequality centers Contributions: Co-developed wealth-transfer gender gap analysis, advanced fiscal federalism frameworks, and led place-based mortality studies. Currently exploring municipal police impacts on racial mobility gaps and GEOWEALTH-US data applications.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Tomris Aydoğan is a faculty member at Yeditepe University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the Department of Economics . Her career spans over two decades at the same institution, starting from Research Assistant (2002) to her current role as Associate Professor (2010). She teaches courses ranging from Introduction to Macroeconomics to Sustainable Economic Development at undergraduate and graduate levels. PhD in Economics (Yeditepe University, 2009) MA in Economics (Yeditepe University, 2004) BA in Economics (Bilkent University, 1991) Research Interests focus on economic growth , income inequality , sustainable development , and structural breaks . Her work connects macroeconomic theory with empirical analysis, particularly on Türkiye and emerging markets. Publications and presentations (2015-2025) emphasize structural break modeling , FDI impacts , entrepreneurship , and gender education effects . Recent work explores energy consumption and environmental consequences in sustainable development. Supervised Theses include research on topics like FDI in Turkey , poverty inequality , migration impacts , and currency depreciation . Administrative Leadership includes roles like Department Vice Chair and Sustainability Working Group Core Member . She also coordinates the United Nations SDSN Student Group and manages social media for the Economics Department. Professional Memberships span the Turkey Economic Research Association , European Economic Association , and American Economic Association .
L. Laguarda Sanchez is a researcher at Delft University of Technology , affiliated with the Department of Aerospace Engineering under the College of Engineering. Their work focuses on aerodynamics and fluid dynamics, particularly in turbulent boundary layers and shock-wave interactions. Key research interests include Reynolds number effects, passive flow control, and supersonic flow dynamics. Collaborated with S. Hickel, F.F.J. Schrijer, B.W. van Oudheusden, and D. Modesti on compressible flows and turbulence studies. Research outputs span experimental and computational analyses, with datasets published in TU Delft's 4TU.ResearchData repository. Recent articles (2024-2025) explore digital filter inflow generation, heterogeneous roughness applications, and low-frequency recirculation bubble dynamics. Scientific contributions emphasize open-access data sharing and peer-reviewed studies in Computers and Fluids , Physics of Fluids , and Journal of Fluid Mechanics .
Kim Kyung-min is an Associate Professor and current Department Head of the Department of Child and Family Studies at Seoul National University's College of Human Ecology. He also holds adjunct professor positions in the Department of Regional and Spatial Analysis and the Department of Applied Data Science at Seoul National University's Graduate School. Additionally, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Well-Aging and Senior Industry Top-Level Program (AWASB) and maintains a research fellowship at the Gerontology Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston. Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University (2012) Master's degree in Child and Family Studies, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University (2004) Bachelor's degree in Consumer and Child Studies, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University (2002) Dr. Kim's research focuses on family gerontology, adult development and aging, and intergenerational relationships across the lifespan. His work examines how midlife experiences such as retirement, health issues, dementia, caregiving, and bereavement impact individuals and families. His Family Development and Gerontology Laboratory investigates the dynamics of family relationships in midlife and old age, with particular attention to how social and cultural contexts influence geriatric development and the aging process. His current research projects address family relationships, dementia, and family support in aging populations. Analysis of Dr. Kim's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on dementia caregiving, intergenerational relationships, and the psychological well-being of aging populations. His work frequently employs dyadic and longitudinal approaches to understand relationship dynamics between aging parents and their adult children. There is a clear focus on Korean aging populations while maintaining international comparative perspectives, particularly with U.S. populations. His research increasingly incorporates digital communication patterns, residential preferences, and financial behaviors of midlife and older adults. Dr. Kim serves in significant editorial and leadership roles including Associate Editor of Research on Aging (2018-present), Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Marriage and Family (2021-present), and Director of the Korean Gerontological Society (2023-present). He has also served on the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Scientific Review Panel (2020). Dr. Kim actively mentors graduate students, with several master's students having completed their degrees under his supervision including Kim Na-hyun (2024), Yoo Ha-eun (2025), and Eun-ju Lee (2025). His research is supported by numerous grants including projects funded by KB Life Insurance, the Singapore Ministry of Social and Family Development, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the Korean National Research Foundation. His current projects examine topics such as regional balanced growth clusters, daily experiences of senior housing residents, grandparenting exchanges in sandwiched families, and leisure activities for seniors in Seongnam City. Dr. Kim directs the Family Development and Gerontology Laboratory at Seoul National University, which conducts research on intergenerational, marital, and kinship relationships in midlife and old age. The lab examines how midlife experiences impact individuals and families across the lifespan, with particular attention to retirement, health issues, dementia, caregiving, and bereavement. The laboratory maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with researchers at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and participates in the BK21 Regional Resilience Convergence Talent Education Research Group.
Vladimir Molkov is Professor of Fire Safety Science at Ulster University's Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment. A graduate of Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1977) with a PhD in Chemical Physics (1984) and DSc in Fire and Explosion Safety (1997), he previously headed the Fire Modelling Department at All-Russian Research Institute for Fire Protection. Since joining Ulster in 1999, he founded the Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre (HySAFER) in 2008, a globally recognized hub for hydrogen safety research. His research focuses on: Computational modeling of hydrogen-related hazards Cryogenic storage safety Flame dynamics and blast wave propagation Infrastructure risk assessment He secured £8M in external funding (2004-2019) for projects like HyTunnel-CS and leads safety education initiatives including the world's first MSc in Hydrogen Safety Engineering. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validation for hydrogen systems Cryogenic temperature safety mechanisms Infrastructure risk modeling for hydrogen vehicles Experimental validation of explosion phenomena Prof. Molkov contributes to international standards through: European Hydrogen Safety Panel ISO/TC197 Hydrogen Technologies committee IEA HIA Task 37 on Hydrogen Safety Education Committee chair at International Association for Hydrogen Safety
James A. Duffy is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford and the Andrew Glyn Tutorial Fellow at Corpus Christi College. He joined Corpus in 2016 after a postdoctoral fellowship at Nuffield College, Oxford, and holds dual appointments in the Department of Economics and his college. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics from Yale University (2014) Undergraduate studies in Economics and Mathematics at the University of Sydney Duffy's research centers on econometrics, with emphasis on macroeconometrics and time series analysis. He develops statistical methods for economic models involving nonlinear or highly persistent time series data, common in macroeconomics and finance. His work spans econometric theory , mathematical statistics , cointegration , and structural macroeconomic models , addressing inference challenges in strongly dependent processes. His 2016-2024 publications in premier journals reveal consistent innovation in time series methodology, particularly in unit root processes, fractional integration, and nonlinear cointegration. Key contributions include Tobit modeling for dynamic systems, robust inference for weakly nonstationary data, and discrete choice estimation techniques, bridging theoretical rigor with empirical applications. At Oxford, Duffy serves as course convenor for Quantitative Economics and lectures for the MPhil programme on instrumental variables, generalized method of moments, and maximum likelihood estimation. He also provides undergraduate tutorials in Microeconomics and Quantitative Economics at Corpus Christi College, integrating research insights into teaching.
Aleksandra Torbica is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Bocconi University, specializing in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA). She has been a key collaborator with SDA Bocconi since 2002 and previously served as Director of the Center for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS) until 2022. Her research focuses on the intersection of global health policy , health economics , and healthcare management , with expertise in healthcare financing systems, governance, and the use of real-world data to inform decision-making. She has contributed to high-impact journals like Social Science & Medicine and Value in Health , addressing topics such as digital health interventions, pandemic preparedness, and healthy ageing. Scientific Awards & Grants: Teaching Excellence Award (2020) - Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi PRIN Grant on Real-World Evidence (2019) COMED Project (2018) - European Commission IQCE Project (2017) - European Commission Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to health economics, with a focus on cost-effectiveness analysis, policy evaluation, and health risk perception during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steven Jay Bernstein is a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, affiliated with the Taubman Health Center. He is an active member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation and the Caswell Diabetes Institute, focusing his research on patient-physician decision-making and the appropriate use of medical technology. Education: MD - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine MPH - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program Fellowship - UCLA School of Medicine Research Interests: Dr. Bernstein's research program centers on improving healthcare delivery through better understanding of patient-physician decision-making processes and optimization of medical technology utilization . His work encompasses: Appropriate use of medical interventions and technologies Healthcare quality measurement and improvement Clinical outcomes research Implementation science approaches to reducing medical overuse Antimicrobial stewardship programs Surgical quality measurement systems Research Impact: Dr. Bernstein's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on implementation science methodologies to address healthcare overuse, particularly in antibiotic prescribing and vascular access device selection. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and leverages large healthcare databases to inform evidence-based practice improvements. The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on pragmatic trial designs and real-world evidence generation. Professional Affiliations: Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation - Center Member Caswell Diabetes Institute - Center Member Available to mentor students and junior faculty Contact Information: Email: sbernste@umich.edu Phone: 734-998-2020 Location: Taubman Health Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI SPC 5376
