جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Susan Eriksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global political economy of health
• Financialization
• Datafication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susan Erikson is an SFU Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, where she examines global health through the lens of political economy, financialization, and datafication. Her ethnographic research in Germany and Sierra Leone investigates how anticipatory technologies and financing mechanisms reshape health governance and equity across diverse settings. Education BA, English and Education, Boston College, with honors Cert, Organizational Development, Georgetown University MA, Anthropology, University of Colorado Boulder PhD, Anthropology, University of Colorado Boulder Her research interrogates the transformation of health data from accountability tools into financial assets, revealing how speculative instruments like pandemic bonds reconfigure health priorities. She analyzes the political economies that produce health inequalities, emphasizing local sovereignty and the social production of health metrics through long-term fieldwork in West Africa and Europe. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on Ebola response data systems, prenatal diagnostics, and financialization trends, showing how digital health technologies often exacerbate inequities while creating new investment opportunities. Her work connects granular ethnographic detail with macro-level analysis of global health governance structures. Scientific Awards Graduate Teaching and Mentorship Excellence Award (2012) Michael Hayes Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service (2020) Society for Medical Anthropology's Virchow Prize (2013) SMA's Basker Prize (2012) for contributed chapter SMA Council for Anthropology of Reproduction book awards (2006, 2012) Mercator Fellowship from DFG Priority Program 1448 (2016) Senior Fellow at Käte Hamburger Kolleg (2014-2015) DAAD Visiting Research Faculty (2006) Mellon Foundation Faculty Fellow (2023) Though not currently accepting new students, she has mentored researchers studying maternal health metrics, polio eradication data, and tobacco medicine. Her work receives substantial funding from major international agencies supporting critical analysis of health systems. Grant Funding SSHRC: Finance Matters and Following the Money projects NSF: Global health political economy research Mellon Foundation: Digital Democracies Institute fellowship Wenner-Gren Foundation, Volkswagen Foundation, DFG, Norwegian Research Council She co-founded the Cascadia Seminar for medical anthropology and leads the SSHRC-funded Desirable/Undesirable Health Futures project with Sierra Leonean and European collaborators, developing critical frameworks for planetary health governance.

• Health Economics
• Outcomes Research
• Quality of Life Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Brendan Mulhern (University of Technology Sydney) is a health economist and outcomes researcher at the Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation (CHERE). He leads the Cancer Australia-funded Cancer Quality of Life Expert Support Team (CQUEST) and joined UTS in 2015, completing his PhD in 2020. BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Wolverhampton (UK) MRes Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK) PhD Health Economics, University of Technology Sydney (Australia) His research focuses on developing and validating preference-based quality-of-life measures (EQ-5D, SF-6D) using advanced psychometric techniques like item response theory and discrete choice experiments. He specializes in condition-specific instruments for dementia, epilepsy, and diabetes, and has contributed to valuation methods including time trade-off approaches. His recent work examines context effects in palliative care valuation, cross-cultural value set development (e.g., Ghana), and improving respondent engagement in DCE studies. Key projects include: Developing the EQ-5D-5L Ghanaian value set Testing EQ-5D respiratory bolt-ons in Australia Extending QALY framework through instrument combination Validating care recipient burden scales He has received grants from EuroQol Research Foundation, Cancer Australia, and MRFF for methodological advancements in quality-of-life measurement. His work informs health technology assessment and resource allocation decisions globally.

• Sociology of Education
• Educational Policy
• Educational Inequality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Scott Davies serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology within McMaster University's Faculty of Social Sciences. With a prolific scholarly output spanning from 1990 to the present, his work primarily focuses on the sociology of education, educational policy, and issues of inequality within educational systems. Davies' research interests center on educational stratification, school choice mechanisms, private tutoring markets, cultural capital theory, and summer learning programs. His work often examines how market forces intersect with educational institutions, particularly investigating how supplementary education services and private schooling options create or mitigate educational inequalities. A significant portion of his research analyzes Ontario's educational landscape, with numerous studies examining French-language schools, achievement gaps, and policy implications of various educational interventions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational inequality, with particular attention to summer learning programs and their differential impacts on student outcomes. His research increasingly incorporates longitudinal data analysis and causal inference methods, with several recent studies examining how educational interventions affect vulnerable populations. Davies has also expanded his work to address contemporary challenges like the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational equity and the role of digital technology in classroom engagement. Davies maintains an extensive collaborative network, with recent co-authorship on numerous publications related to child mental health and educational outcomes through the Ontario Child Health Study. His scholarly impact is evident through significant citation metrics and engagement across academic, policy, and media platforms.

Barbara Pesutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
• Volunteer and Peer Navigation Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barbara Pesut is a Professor at the School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan, with extensive experience in palliative and end-of-life care. She leads the Nav-CARE initiative and holds research funding from CIHR and Health Canada for volunteer navigation models in rural and dementia care contexts. Education: PhD (UBC 2005), MSN (UBC 1997), BSN (UVic 1992), Diploma in Nursing (BCIT 1982) Her research focuses on: Volunteer and peer navigation models for life-limiting illnesses Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) policy and clinical communication Rural health equity and compassionate community approaches Nursing philosophy and social justice frameworks Recent publications examine international navigation program adaptations, compassion training validation, and longitudinal palliative outcomes. She has received multiple awards including the Nursing Innovation Award (2019) and UBC Health Researcher of the Year (2018). Her lab develops evidence-based tools like the MAID Reflective Guide.

Eric Pichetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global macroeconomic environment
• Monetary policy
• Alternative assets
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Pichet is a Professor and Director of the Specialized Master's in Heritage and Real Estate (IMPI) at KEDGE Business School, where he contributes to the Accounting, Finance and Economics department. With dual doctoral qualifications in management sciences (University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale, 2008) and law (Panthéon-ASSAS), his academic profile bridges theoretical and practical aspects of economic policy. His scholarly work focuses on the global macroeconomic environment, monetary policy, alternative assets (particularly real estate), corporate governance, personal taxation, and public finance. Professor Pichet has authored significant publications including 'The Art of HDR' (a methodological guide for social science doctoral students), 'Enlightened Shareholders Theory,' and the 'General Theory of Socio-Fiscal Expenditures' (2016). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory examining contemporary fiscal challenges in France and Europe. His articles demonstrate expertise in public debt management, taxation policy, pension system sustainability, and budgetary constraints, with particular attention to the intersection of economic theory and political decision-making. Professor Pichet actively engages with current policy debates through publications in The Conversation, translating complex economic concepts for broader audiences while maintaining academic rigor. As Director of the IMPI program, he oversees specialized education at the intersection of cultural heritage and real estate management, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach to economic issues. His work consistently addresses the practical implications of fiscal policy instruments for social and economic challenges within French and European contexts.

• Home Birth
• Place of Birth
• Respectful Maternity Care
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Saraswathi Vedam is Professor of Midwifery at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and Lead Investigator of the Birth Place Lab. As an MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017), she directs community-led research examining place of birth, respectful maternity care, and health equity for over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. Her work bridges transdisciplinary collaboration with patient-centered outcomes measurement. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Transdisciplinary Collaboration from the University of Sydney, Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and Bachelor's in Comparative Literature from Amherst College. Additional credentials encompass nurse midwifery certification and registered nursing diplomas from Yale. Professor Vedam's research centers on developing and validating patient-informed quality measures including the Mothers' Autonomy in Decision Making (MADM) scale, Mothers on Respect (MOR) index, and Pregnant Persons' Experience of Mistreatment by Providers (PPEMP) index. Her work exposes systemic racism in maternity care, examines interprofessional dynamics, and promotes culturally-centered models through tools like the Birthplace ResQu Index and MISS index for system integration. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals intensifying focus on racial justice in maternity care, LGBTQ2S+ inclusive practices, and algorithmic bias in clinical decision tools. Her scholarship consistently centers community-defined quality metrics and exposes how structural inequities manifest as mistreatment, particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing people. Her scientific recognition includes: MSFHR Health Professional Investigator (2017) Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Professor Vedam has secured major CIHR funding for national projects including the Canadian Birth Place Study, Giving Voice to Mothers-Canada, and RESPCCT study. She supervises graduate students through UBC's Interdisciplinary Studies programs while leading policy initiatives like the US Home Birth Consensus Summits. Her community-engaged approach prioritizes lived expertise in research design and implementation. She directs the Birth Place Lab and Perinatal Wellbeing Research Team, developing interventions like the Dialogue and Decisions interprofessional course. Current work focuses on global adaptation of respect measurement tools and dismantling institutional racism in maternity systems through transdisciplinary collaboration with frontline providers and community advocates.

David Stupplesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space-based reconnaissance and surveillance systems
• Resilient position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems
• Optical sensors for deep-space navigation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor David Stupples is a Professor of Electronic & Radio Engineering at City St George's, University of London , where he has served as Course Director for the MSc in Space Systems since 2021. He is also a Scientific Advisor to the UK Government (2012–present) and holds fellowships with the Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute of Measurement & Control, and other professional organizations. His research focuses on resilient position, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems for military and civilian applications, including the development of a solo micro-satellite to geolocate electromagnetic interference sources. He applies systems modeling and cyber warfare analysis to enhance decision-making and security in complex engineering environments. Key publications include: " Semantic Approach to Web-Based Discovery of Unknowns " (2013) – addressing intelligence gathering via natural language processing and grounded theory. " Probability Analysis of Cyber Attack Paths " (2013) – exploring risk in enterprise systems. " J-value: a universal scale for health and safety spending " (2006) – introducing a risk-assessment framework. Scientific awards include Fellow, Chartered Engineer, Institute of Electronic and Radio Engineers (1981–present) Fellow, Chartered Engineer, Royal Aeronautical Society (2016–present)

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality and Pollution
• Microbiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Émilie Bédard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She serves as a member of the CentrEau and CREDEAU water treatment research centers, with associate membership at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center . Her career spans environmental engineering, microbiology, and water quality research. Doctorate from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2015) Combined Master-PhD in Civil Engineering Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with environmental concentration Dr. Bédard's research focuses on water quality in building systems , particularly studying Legionella pneumophila and Pseudomonas aeruginosa transmission through cooling towers, plumbing systems, and wastewater. She investigates antimicrobial resistance genes in urban water systems and explores rainwater harvesting sustainability. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in bioaerosol generation from water systems, antimicrobial resistance dynamics, and energy-water nexus challenges. Her work combines fluid dynamics , molecular microbiology , and environmental engineering to address public health risks. Supervises 5 PhD students and 2 research masters students Co-directed 4 thesis projects Previously mentored 6 completed graduate theses Her team collaborates with media outlets like ICI Première Montréal for public science communication, addressing topics like antibiotic resistance and climate change and rainwater harvesting practices.

Simon Marvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Studies
• Geography
• Socio-technical Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Marvin is a distinguished academic in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield, where he holds the position of Professor of Geography. With an internationally recognized publication profile, Professor Marvin has established himself as a leading expert in the field of urban studies, particularly in understanding the complex relationships between socio-technical networks and urban and regional restructuring. Professor Marvin completed his MA in Urban Studies and Planning at the University of Sheffield during the mid-1980s, and later pursued PhD studies at the Open University, where he conducted research on Sheffield's combined heat and power district heating program. His academic journey has included significant roles at Newcastle University, Salford University, and Durham University, where he served as Chair in the Department of Geography. Professor Marvin's research is characterized by innovative, interdisciplinary approaches that have opened up new agendas in urban studies and infrastructural research. His work spans telecommunications, infrastructure and mobility, sustainability, systemic transitions, climate change, ecological security, and most recently, the intersection of artificial intelligence and urban development. He has been instrumental in advancing the field through his critical examination of smart cities and the emerging paradigm of urban AI, exploring how technological systems reshape urban environments while addressing pressing ecological challenges. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from early work on urban infrastructure and socio-technical networks toward contemporary research on urban AI, robotics, and climate-controlled urban environments. The publications reveal a consistent focus on how technological systems reshape urban environments while addressing ecological security challenges, with recent work particularly examining the implications of automation and artificial intelligence for urban governance and spatial organization. Currently, Professor Marvin serves as either Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on five Research Councils UK (RCUK) funded grants, including two major projects, one impact grant, and two international networks. These projects employ five researchers and also include research work for the Swedish Mistra Urban Futures Foundation. His expertise is sought after by policy users across central government and urban and regional agencies in the UK, Europe, and internationally. Professor Marvin currently serves as an urban expert on the JPI Urban Europe Scientific Advisory Board. Professor Marvin's work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, making his contributions relevant to both scholarly debates and real-world urban challenges. His ongoing research trajectory suggests continued engagement with the most pressing urban issues of our time, particularly the intersection of technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and urban governance in an era of climate emergency.

• Tax Law
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Indirect Taxation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jose Manuel Macarro Osuna is a Professor in the Department of Public Law at Pablo de Olavide University, specializing in Financial and Tax Law with a focus on Value Added Tax (VAT), international taxation, and European Union tax frameworks. His academic leadership spans research, doctoral supervision, and institutional contributions within Spain's legal education landscape. He earned his Doctorate from Università di Bologna in 2015 with the thesis "The principle of internal neutrality in VAT (INTERNAL VAT NEUTRALITY)", supervised by Dr. Adriano di Pietro and Dr. Jesús Ramos Prieto. His research interests encompass: Tax Law and VAT Systems Indirect Taxation and Digital Services Tax European Union Tax Compliance Environmental Taxation Mechanisms Real Estate Fiscal Regulation Cross-Border Wealth Taxation His publication trends (2021-2025) reveal intense focus on VAT modernization, environmental tax integration, and digital economy taxation within EU legal frameworks. Key themes include green VAT implementation, DAC6 reporting conflicts with professional secrecy, and digital platform tax liability. Recent works critically analyze EU law supremacy in national tax systems and propose solutions for tax neutrality in cross-border transactions. As director of the research group "PCMI Consumer Protection in the Real Estate Market: Substantive and Fiscal Aspects", he leads investigations into real estate transaction taxation and consumer safeguards. He actively participates in the Doctoral Program in Administration and Justice, supervising advanced legal research while contributing to PAIDI (Andalusian Plan for Research) initiatives in Social and Legal Sciences. His work bridges academic rigor with practical tax policy development for evolving economic landscapes.

Nadia Ameliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Finance
• Energy Economics
• Financial Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Nadia Ameli is a Full Professor of Climate Finance at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London, and Research Director at UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL ISR). Since 2024, she has led the Working Group on Economics and Finance for The Lancet Countdown, offering critical insights into health-climate-financial intersections. She contributes to the Cambridge 1.5°C-Aligned Corporate Bond Index working group. Education: PhD in Business Administration (co-tutored by Polytechnic University of Marche and UC Berkeley, 2012) Research Focus: Applying complexity and systemic approaches to low-carbon finance markets, examining financial mechanisms for climate policy, risk underwriting in developing economies, and market design for renewables. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2018), Marie-Curie Fellowship (2012), Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (2014), CleanWeb Hackaton recognition (2012). Students: Supervised PhD candidates on renewable financing in emerging markets, blended finance, and climate disclosure impacts. Collaborations: Worked with OECD, IMF, Green Climate Fund, World Bank, and European Research Council projects. Her recent publications analyze systemic barriers in climate finance, including financial tipping points, green grabbing in Brazil, climate disclosure limitations, investment suitability in developing economies, and network dynamics in climate finance markets. These works emphasize policy interventions and equity considerations in global climate finance distribution. As a doctoral supervisor, she has guided research on renewable energy scalability, blended finance mechanisms, and climate disclosure outcomes. Her projects have secured funding from Green Climate Fund, UKERC Flexi Fund, European Research Council, and EU HORIZON initiatives, focusing on international climate finance equity, market structures, and Paris Agreement alignment.

Nino Jordanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Policy
• Climate Policy
• Governance of Embodied Emissions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nino Jordan is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at University College London's Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, with affiliations to the Institute for Sustainable Resources. His academic journey includes a PhD from UCL (2013-2020) focused on climate policy governance, an M.A. in International Relations from University of Bremen and Jacobs University (2007-2009), and a B.A. in Political Science from University of Bremen (2003-2006). He holds Senior Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy (2021-present) and is multilingual in German, English, Spanish, and French. Jordan's research examines environmental governance systems with emphasis on climate policy evolution, embodied emissions management, and industry decarbonization pathways. His methodological expertise combines qualitative analysis, machine learning, and policy evaluation frameworks to investigate: Co-evolution of regulation and environmental information systems International equity dimensions of supply-chain environmental policies Innovation in resource efficiency and industrial symbiosis Lifecycle governance frameworks for sustainable materials His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate policy instrumentation, carbon accounting methodologies, and industrial decarbonization strategies, with increasing attention to international policy coordination mechanisms. Award recognition includes the Klaus Töpfer Sustainability Fellowship (2023-2024) for contributions to sustainability research. Professional contributions include: Coordinating EU research on eco-innovation indicators Serving as Ethics Lead at UCL's Institute for Sustainable Resources Authoring UK government consultations on carbon border adjustments Organizing UN policy dialogues on sustainable construction Peer review for Climate Policy and Oxford Open Climate Change journals

Trine Pallesenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic sociology
• Science and technology studies
• Anthropology of markets
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Trine Pallesen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School. Her research bridges economic sociology and science and technology studies, focusing on markets as policy instruments for collective concerns like renewable energy systems. Primary research areas: Economic sociology, Science and technology studies, Anthropology of markets, Valuation studies She teaches courses such as "Creating markets for sustainable products" and "Transformationsledelse (HA Pro)" and serves as study director for the BSc programme in Business Administration and Project Management. Her publications span journals like Economy and Society , Journal of Cultural Economy , and Perspectives on Public Management and Governance , with a focus on market design for sustainability. She is currently co-editor-in-chief of Valuation Studies . Selected publications highlight her work on renewable energy markets, behavioral assumptions in public governance, and the sociotechnical challenges of decarbonization. Her recent articles (2025–2023) analyze wind power economics, market interventions in policy, and the role of institutional frameworks in sustainability transitions. Past projects include research on innovative market re-making for wind-based energy systems. She has no reported outside activities from 2018 to 2024.

Robert N. Stavinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Change Policy
• Energy Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert N. Stavins is the A.J. Meyer Professor of Energy & Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the Doctoral Programs in Public Policy and in Political Economy and Government, Cochair of the MPP/MBA and MPA/ID/MBA Joint Degree Programs, Director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program, and Director of the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a University Fellow of Resources for the Future. Stavins holds a BA in philosophy from Northwestern University, an MS in agricultural economics from Cornell, and a PhD in economics from Harvard. His educational background reflects the interdisciplinary nature of his work at the intersection of economics, policy, and environmental science. His research spans diverse areas of environmental economics and policy, with particular expertise in market-based environmental policy instruments, climate change policy, energy economics, and the economics of wine. Stavins has examined the theoretical foundations and practical applications of cap-and-trade systems, carbon taxation, and other market-based approaches to environmental problems. His work has appeared in numerous economics, law, and policy journals, as well as several books. Stavins' recent publications reveal a strong focus on methane emissions reduction, international climate policy cooperation (particularly between the U.S. and China), electric vehicle market dynamics, and the implications of U.S. climate policy shifts under changing administrations. His research employs both theoretical economic modeling and empirical analysis of policy outcomes. Among his notable professional activities, Stavins directed Project 88, a bipartisan effort co-chaired by former Senator Timothy Wirth and the late Senator John Heinz to develop innovative approaches to environmental problems. He has served as former Chair of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Economics Advisory Board and is a member of editorial councils of scholarly periodicals. Stavins has been extensively engaged in policy outreach, serving as a consultant to government agencies, international organizations, corporations, and advocacy groups. He leads the Harvard Project on Climate Agreements, which conducts research on international climate policy architecture and facilitates dialogue among policymakers, academics, and stakeholders.

Daniel Quintمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microeconomic Theory
• Industrial Organization
• Auction Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Quint is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on Microeconomic Theory , Industrial Organization , and their intersections with Auction Theory , Mechanism Design , and Game Theory . He has taught advanced courses such as Advanced Microeconomic Theory (Econ 805), PhD Micro I (Econ 711), and Law and Economics (Econ 522), emphasizing theoretical rigor and practical applications. Quint's recent research includes analyzing digital platform collusion , procurement auction dynamics , and firm conduct under tariffs . He has published extensively on English auctions , differentiated products , and market design challenges, with a particular emphasis on equilibrium behavior and empirical validation of theoretical models. His work on matching markets spans both historical (e.g., medieval markets) and modern applications like school choice, kidney exchange, and supply chain networks. Though no scientific awards are mentioned, his contributions to graduate education and seminar leadership (e.g., UW Theory Seminar, UW IO Seminar) underscore his academic impact.