Professor Susan Thorp is a Finance academic at the University of Sydney Business School . With a PhD in Economics from UNSW and prior roles at University of Technology Sydney and the Reserve Bank of Australia, she focuses on household finance , retirement planning , and financial market behavior . BEc (Hons) - University of Sydney Dip. Ed. - University of New England PhD - University of New South Wales Her research interests include: Life-cycle financial decision-making Behavioral influences on savings and investments Superannuation policy and market integration Commodity market dynamics Economic impacts of financial literacy Crises-driven market contagion Recent publications analyze retirement decumulation , financial trust , and commodity-equity market correlations . She leads cross-disciplinary teams applying dynamic programming , econometric modeling , and experimental design to financial challenges. Her grants include ARC Linkage Projects and ASIC commissions for improving financial communication and regulatory frameworks . Media outlets frequently cite her expertise on superannuation policy , market volatility , and retirement savings behavior .
Maria Monica Wihardja serves as a Visiting Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute while holding an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the National University of Singapore. Her career bridges academic research and high-impact policy engagement, including former roles as World Bank Economist in the Poverty and Equity Global Practice and senior advisor to Indonesia's Presidential Executive Office on strategic economic reforms. Her educational background features: PhD in Regional Science, Cornell University MPhil in Economics, Cambridge University BA in Applied Mathematics-Economics, Brown University Wihardja's research integrates economic analysis with sociotechnical systems, focusing on digital transformation's impact on labor markets, food security, and democratic processes. She examines how technological disruption creates both opportunities for inclusion and risks of inequality, particularly through studies of platform economies, electoral disinformation, and sustainable agro-food systems. Her methodology combines quantitative econometrics with policy-oriented field research, often leveraging large-scale datasets from government and private sector partnerships. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Digital economy effects on labor market polarization and inclusion, (2) Food system resilience through agricultural modernization, and (3) Geopolitical dimensions of supply chain reconfiguration. These intersect with her policy engagement in ASEAN economic integration frameworks and Indonesia's G20 presidency initiatives. Her scientific recognition includes: Nikkei Asian Scholar 2023 award Wihardja actively shapes regional discourse through editorial roles at East Asia Forum and Center for Indonesian Policy Studies. Her grant-funded work frequently involves World Bank partnerships and Indonesian government collaborations, particularly on stunting prevention and food policy reforms. Current projects examine deepfake impacts on electoral integrity and sustainable financing mechanisms for green transitions. She leads the Media, Technology and Society Programme at ISEAS, coordinating interdisciplinary research on digital governance and Southeast Asian technology policy. The programme partners with regional think tanks, government agencies, and private sector stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy responses to technological disruption.
Dr. Jiaman Xu is a Lecturer in Finance at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, a position she has held since 2024. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor in Finance at University College Dublin (2022-2024) following completion of her PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Finance, University of Edinburgh, 2022 MSc in Finance (Distinction), University of Edinburgh, 2018 BSc in Accounting, Huazhong Agricultural University, 2013 Dr. Xu's research centers on empirical corporate finance with specialized focus on private markets dynamics, including established private companies' interactions with public markets and VC/PE-backed firms. Her work explores cultural transmission in finance through inherited trust mechanisms, pension finance complexities, and behavioral aspects of risk-taking in banking institutions. She also investigates blockchain applications for transforming corporate governance structures. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent contributions across corporate governance, private equity, behavioral finance, and pension economics. Recent work examines institutional ownership effects in private firms, cultural determinants of informal finance, and international spillover effects from corporate scandals, demonstrating methodological rigor in empirical finance research. Dr. Xu actively supervises postgraduate students and teaches Corporate Financial Management at Cardiff University. Previously at UCD, she instructed Foundations of Finance (UG), Empirical Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, and Corporate Finance (PG) courses across multiple academic years.
Dr. Alfred Chong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics at Heriot-Watt University (HWU). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and co-founded the Illinois Risk Lab. His research focuses on Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, and Quantitative Risk Management, addressing emerging risks like cyber, pandemic, and climate risks, leveraging machine learning, optimization, and stochastic control. He holds a PhD from The University of Hong Kong and King's College London, and is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. Chong actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in the EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Early Career Forum and the Maxwell Institute's Data and Decisions research theme. Education: PhD in Actuarial Science, University of Hong Kong & King's College London Research Interests: Chong explores risk sharing mechanisms, forward preferences in insurance, and mitigation strategies for large-scale risks. His work integrates data analytics and machine learning to solve decision-making challenges, such as cybersecurity risk assessment, pandemic resource allocation, and climate risk modeling. Recent projects include incident-specific cyber insurance design and delegated investment strategies for retirement savings. Awards: Michael V. Colla Prize for Mathematics Related to Medicine (2022) Best of 2020 in the Annual Meeting of the Casualty Actuarial Society (2021) Advising & Grants: Chong supervises PhD students in holistic risk management, forward preferences, and reinforcement learning applications. He has secured grants supporting interdisciplinary research in risk modeling and insurance innovation. Labs & Teams: Co-founder of the Illinois Risk Lab (UIUC), now leading research at HWU's Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics department. Engaged with the International Centre for Mathematical Sciences for knowledge exchange initiatives.
Jesper Rangvid is a Professor of Finance and Director of the Pension Research Centre (PeRCent) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he also serves as Associate Dean of the Executive MBA program . His research focuses on financial markets, macroeconomics, financial crises, household finance, and mutual funds. He has authored influential works such as How Low Interest Rates Change the World (Oxford University Press, 2025) and From Main Street to Wall Street (Oxford University Press, 2021), exploring topics like interest rate trends, economic growth, and policy impacts. He chairs the Council for Return Expectations and holds board positions at Formuepleje, Advantage Investment Partners, and Finansiel Stabilitet, among others. His advisory roles include Levring & Levring and projects for Danish institutions like Forenet Kredit and BankInvest. Recent research highlights include analyzing Denmark’s pension system reforms, fiscal-monetary policy interactions, and the implications of low interest rates on global economies. Rangvid’s publications combine rigorous academic analysis with policy relevance, addressing topics like dividend predictability, economic growth’s impact on asset returns, and the behavior of professional investors. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical data, offering insights into macro-financial linkages and policy design.
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Terje Andreas Eikemo is a Professor at the Department of Sociology and Political Science , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , and Head of the CHAIN research center . His work focuses on the intersection of social inequality , public health , and global policy , emphasizing how socioeconomic factors like education , income , and welfare systems influence mortality , chronic diseases , and mental health . He combines theories from sociology , epidemiology , and medicine to address health disparities across diverse contexts, including pandemics , climate change , and migration . 2009: Prize for Young Researchers in the Humanities 2010: SINTEF Prize for Outstanding Research 2014: NTNU Star Program Eikemo has published extensively in top journals like The Lancet and BMJ Open , with research themes spanning social determinants of health , policy interventions , and global health equity . His work includes GBD studies , European Social Survey analyses , and refugee health assessments. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health and collaborates with international bodies like WHO and UNESCO .
Daniel W. Green is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Finance Unit at Harvard Business School , Harvard University. He teaches Finance II to MBA students and pursues research at the intersection of corporate finance, capital markets, and financial intermediation. Education: PhD in Financial Economics – MIT Sloan School of Management BA in Economics & Mathematics – University of Rochester Research Interests: Professor Green’s scholarship centers on how the organization of financial markets shapes firm capital structure and broader economic activity. Current projects explore socially responsible capital allocation, bank exit policies in energy lending, transaction-tax externalities in real-estate markets, and retirement-income innovation. His work spans both theoretical modeling and empirical analysis, drawing on settings as diverse as high-yield debt markets and microfinance. Publications Profile: Across 16 refereed articles, working papers, and Harvard cases, Green’s recent output tackles pressing policy and market questions—from the fiscal impact of Los Angeles’ mansion tax to the real effects of bank divestment from coal. Collectively, these studies illuminate how financing frictions, regulatory policies, and investor preferences jointly determine capital flows, firm behavior, and household welfare. Teaching & Case Development: In addition to Finance II, Green has authored or co-authored multiple award-winning HBS cases covering divestment strategy (Harvard Endowment), retirement product design (RTX Lifetime Income), and competitive bidding (Anadarko Petroleum). Contact: Email: dgreen@hbs.edu Office: 235 Baker Library, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA 02163
Ankush Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on mathematical finance, financial statistics, and Monte Carlo methods, with applications to risk management and derivatives pricing. He supervises PhD students in quantitative finance and has taught courses on Monte Carlo methods and advanced financial modeling at Western University. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (2015) Research interests span regime-switching models, longevity risk hedging, stochastic differential equations, and rare event simulation. His work combines theoretical probability with computational techniques for financial applications. Recent publications include studies on McKean-Vlasov SDEs, implied Sharpe ratio estimation, and optimal portfolio strategies under stochastic volatility. These works demonstrate his expertise in stochastic processes and financial engineering. Supervision: Current PhD advisees include Ying Liao, Buchun Wang, and Shuya Zhang at the University of Glasgow. Former advisees include Yongjie Wang and Yihan Zou.
Dr. Alan Kirkpatrick is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Accounting and Sustainability at Bournemouth University’s Business School. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance (Bournemouth University, 2013), an MSc in Economics from Oxford University (1982), and a BA in Economics from Durham University (1981). A chartered accountant with PwC experience, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Current roles: Research Lead in TRIBUTE (Tax Research Group), Head of Education (2017–2020), Dissertation Supervisor for MSc students. Research focuses on climate change policy, carbon taxation, sustainability reporting, pension accounting, and tax planning impacts on firm value. His work bridges academia and policy, including contributions to UK parliamentary evidence on carbon taxes and a conference on economic inequality. Key interests include the interplay between environmental policies and corporate reporting, tax incentives for innovation, and the Green Economy. Recent publications explore carbon tax implications, pension accounting’s firm value relevance, and tax avoidance analysis. Awards: Margaret Scott Memorial Prize for Economics (1981), ICAEW Southern Committee Member, External Examiner at London Metropolitan University. Teaching spans Financial Reporting, Auditing, and Taxation at undergraduate/postgraduate levels. He advises on PhDs focusing on tax minimization and corporate governance.
Roine Vestman is a Professor of Economics at Stockholm University and a visiting researcher at the Swedish House of Finance. He serves as the director for CeMoF and is a Research Fellow at CEPR. Additionally, he holds significant advisory positions including board member at AP7 (Sjunde AP-fonden), scientific advisor to the Swedish Debt Office (Riksgälden), and has previously advised the Swedish FSA (Finansinspektionen) and government inquiries on macroprudential policy. Vestman's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics from New York University, USA M.Sc. degree from Stockholm School of Economics Professor Vestman's research focuses on household finance, examining how individuals make consumption, savings, and housing decisions and how these choices impact the broader economy. His work specifically investigates pension plan design, the functioning of mutual fund industries, and household debt dynamics. His research combines theoretical models with empirical analysis of detailed Swedish data to provide insights into financial behavior and policy implications. Vestman has made significant contributions to understanding how default options in pension systems can be optimized to improve outcomes for passive investors. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on household financial decision-making, with particular attention to pension systems, housing markets, and investment behavior. Vestman's work often employs sophisticated empirical methods using detailed administrative data from Sweden, allowing for nuanced analysis of household financial behavior. A recurring theme across his publications is the examination of how financial institutions and policies affect individual economic outcomes, with implications for designing better financial products and regulatory frameworks. Through his advisory roles at AP7, the Swedish Debt Office, and previous engagements with Sveriges Riksbank and Finansinspektionen, Vestman actively translates his research into practical policy recommendations. His work on default pension fund allocation has particularly influenced discussions about how to improve retirement savings systems through personalized approaches that consider individual financial circumstances beyond just age.
Liesbeth Enneking is Professor of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Erasmus School of Law (Erasmus University Rotterdam). She obtained her PhD in 2012 for research on civil litigation's role in corporate accountability for human rights and environmental violations. Her work focuses on legal frameworks for responsible business conduct in global value chains. Active legal expert in CSR debates Consulted for European Commission, Dutch ministries, NWO, and AXA Research Fund Current ancillary roles: Monitoring Committee for Dutch Insurance Sector's IRBC Agreement (since 2018), Dutch NCP for OECD Guidelines (since 2021), ABP Pension Fund CSR Committee (since 2022) Her research spans transnational litigation, private international law, and tort law applications to corporate accountability. Key projects include foreign direct liability cases, Shell Nigeria litigation, and EU sustainability directive implementation. Recent publications emphasize integrated compliance strategies and judicial remedies for host country communities. Scientific recognition includes: Rotating Professorship at University of Leuven (2015-2016) Utrecht University Focus program grants (2010-2012) 'Scriptie uit de la' prize (2007) Enneking has held positions at Utrecht Center for Accountability and Liability Law (2013-2017) and contributes to multidisciplinary research projects. She analyzes intersections between psychology and legal decision-making, particularly in evidence evaluation and liability determination.
Elizabeth Ooi is a Senior Lecturer of Finance at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from Monash University and has extensive experience in financial literacy and personal finance research, including consulting for the OECD. Her research focuses on superannuation governance, financial education, and corporate governance, with notable contributions to policy reports and peer-reviewed journals. She has secured over $140,000 in research grants and co-founded the UnderstandingSuper initiative to enhance financial literacy. Education: BA, BCom, PGradDipEc&Com (Monash University), PhD (Monash University). Research interests include financial literacy measurement, gender disparities in financial knowledge, superannuation fund governance, and socially responsible investing. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic empowerment and financial inclusion. Grants and funding include projects with CPA Australia, Industry Superannuation Australia, and the NSW TechVoucher grant. She has supervised multiple PhD and honours students, contributing to academic and policy discussions on financial systems reform. Professional roles include Deputy Director of External Engagement (2018-2022), seminar series coordinator, and board memberships. She has presented globally at institutions like the OECD and the United Nations, and her media engagements include contributions to The Conversation, The Australian, and Sydney Morning Herald.
Joseph L. Pagliari is a Clinical Professor of Real Estate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With over 40 years of industry experience, he focuses his research and teaching on issues broadly surrounding institutional real estate investment, analyzing important questions from rigorous theoretical and empirical perspectives. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Finance from University of Illinois-Urbana (1979) MBA from DePaul University-Chicago (1982) PhD in Finance from University of Illinois-Urbana (2002) Professor Pagliari's research centers on asset pricing, strategic use of leverage, portfolio allocation, joint ventures, hedonic pricing, and option-pricing theory. His work specifically addresses the risk-adjusted performance of core and non-core funds, principal/agent issues in incentive fees, comparisons between REITs and private real estate, real estate's pricing and return-generating process, real estate's role in mixed-asset portfolios, and analysis of high-yield financing. His research demonstrates how real estate characteristics impact investment decisions, pricing mechanisms, and portfolio construction across different market conditions and time horizons. His recent publications show a strong focus on understanding leverage dynamics in real estate debt markets, analyzing real estate returns by investment strategy, and examining the role of real estate in mixed-asset portfolios. Pagliari's work on high-yield lending reveals how asset-level volatility significantly impacts mezzanine debt returns, while his research on investment horizons demonstrates how time horizon affects optimal real estate allocations in portfolios. His analysis of credit spreads across different leverage ratios provides critical insights into real estate debt pricing over nearly three decades. Professor Pagliari has received significant recognition for his contributions to real estate research: 2015 winner of PREA's James A Graaskamp Award (recognizing significant research contributions to the common body of knowledge) He actively contributes to the academic and professional real estate community through board memberships and presentations. Pagliari serves on the board of the Real Estate Research Institute (RERI) and previously served on the Real Estate Information Standards (REIS) board. He has presented his research at numerous industry events including ARES, AREUEA, NCREIF, NAREIM, PREA, and ULI, as well as at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and before a subcommittee of the House of Representatives. His views have also been published in popular press outlets including Barron's and The Wall Street Journal. Professor Pagliari is deeply involved in the real estate academic community, serving as editor of the Handbook of Real Estate Portfolio Management and contributing to numerous academic and professional associations including the American Real Estate Society (ARES), American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA), Homer Hoyt Institute (where he is a Hoyt Fellow), National Association of Real Estate Trusts (NAREIT), National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF), Pension Real Estate Association (PREA), and Urban Land Institute (ULI).
Jenny Li Zhang is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, specializing in the Division of Accounting and Information Systems. She holds the Ronald L. Cliff Professor in Accounting chair and serves as Chair of her division. BBA from Peking University MBA from the University of Utah PhD from the University of Washington Her research focuses on financial reporting, corporate disclosure, and the impact of managerial style on accounting practices. She investigates pension accounting, special purpose entities, and corporate governance mechanisms. Her recent work explores investor influence on financial analysts and cross-border communication challenges. Key trends in her publications include corporate governance reforms, earnings call tone analysis, and off-balance sheet reporting. Medical-related articles (e.g., tracheal smooth muscle studies) may represent unrelated noise in the data. Scientific awards include the Ronald L. Cliff Professor in Accounting. She teaches advanced research methods to PhD students in accounting.
Hue Hwa Au Yong is a Senior Lecturer at the Monash Business School's Banking & Finance Impact Labs. Her research focuses on corporate governance, capital management, and risk strategies, with notable contributions on gender diversity's impact on board effectiveness and green innovation drivers. She has held leadership roles including Department PhD Program Director (2014-2017) and coordinates the GARNET research network (2020-2023). Her work bridges theory and practice through ARC-funded projects examining shareholder protections, Asian financial exposures, and retail investor behavior. Key findings include the critical mass theory for board gender diversity and the role of dual-holders in corporate governance. Awards include the E. Yetton Prize 2017 and Monash's Teaching Excellence recognition. Teaching specializations include corporate finance, financial markets, and institutional theory. Research outputs span top journals like Journal of Banking and Finance, with recent focus on ESG compliance and equity raising practices. Active in grant reviewing and international collaborations, her work contributes to UN SDGs related to responsible consumption and economic equity.
