Chao Fu is the Mary Claire Aschenbrenner Phipps Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She works at the intersection of economic theory and econometrics to address policy-relevant questions. B.A. in Economics, Xiamen University (2002) M.A. in Economics, University of Western Ontario (2005) Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pennsylvania (2010) Her research spans empirical microeconomics, education policy, urban policing, worker training, post-disaster reallocation, and health insurance systems. A recurring focus is evaluating policy impacts through equilibrium analysis. Key contributions include studies on capital punishment deterrence, structural estimation of school choice mechanisms (Boston Mechanism vs. alternatives), and labor force participation modeling. Award : Mary Claire Aschenbrenner Phipps Distinguished Chair in Economics
Patricia L. Maclachlan serves as Professor of Government and Asian Studies and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, where she has held faculty positions since 1997. Her scholarly profile centers on Japanese political economy within comparative frameworks, with extensive contributions to understanding institutional evolution in East Asia. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Political Science and Japan Studies, Columbia University (1996) Research Associate, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations, Harvard University (1996-1997) Maclachlan's research investigates how Japanese institutions navigate globalization pressures, particularly in consumer protection, postal systems, and agricultural policy. Her seminal works include Consumer Politics in Postwar Japan (2002) analyzing citizen activism boundaries, The People's Post Office (2011) tracing postal system politics across 140 years, and Betting on the Farm (2022) co-authored with Kay Shimizu examining agricultural reforms. Current scholarship increasingly addresses digital economy impacts on labor and welfare systems. Recent publication trends reveal deepening analysis of institutional resistance to reform, especially regarding agricultural lobbies and postal privatization battles, while expanding into gender dimensions of Japan's digital transformation. Her work consistently bridges historical institutional analysis with contemporary policy challenges. Professional service highlights include membership on the U.S.-Japan Friendship Commission, U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), and American Advisory Committee of the Japan Foundation. She previously served on the Journal of Japanese Studies board of trustees and editorial board. Maclachlan teaches core courses including Politics in Japan, Japanese Foreign Policy, and Political Economy of Asia, with recent offerings covering consumer politics and comparative institutions. Her academic leadership extends through committee service fostering U.S.-Japan scholarly exchange, though specific student mentorship details remain unpublicized.
Brooks Alexandra Kaiser is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Business and Sustainability at IEB Esbjerg, the European Center for Risk and Resilience Studies, and the SDU Climate Cluster. Her work bridges economics and environmental science, focusing on long-term socio-ecological transformations. PhD in Economics, Northwestern University, 1998 Tenured positions at Gettysburg College (USA) and University of Southern Denmark Visiting positions at University of British Columbia and University of Hawaii Her research centers on environmental and resource economics, particularly marine invasive species, Arctic socio-ecological systems, fisheries management, and climate change impacts. She employs bio-economic modeling to analyze how trade, technology, and policy affect marine resource use and conservation. Her recent work examines the snow crab invasion in the Barents Sea, economic costs of invasive species, and sustainable Arctic tourism. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in Arctic and marine environmental economics, with a focus on invasive species, fisheries governance, climate adaptation, and nature-based solutions. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics, ecology, and policy. Scientific recognitions include: Fellow of the Polar Research and Policy Initiative (UK) SCC Fast Track award (November 2024) She actively supervises PhD students, including M. Kourantidou, and has contributed to major research projects on climate adaptation, risk management, and Arctic sustainability. Her editorial roles include peer reviewer for Ecological Economics and People and Nature . She leads or co-leads several ongoing projects such as ARE BEST NbS and the SCC Elite Centre, demonstrating sustained research leadership and funding success. Kaiser is involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams, including Landscape Imaginaries and the European Marine Research Network (Euromarine), and contributes to public discourse through media engagements on marine policy and climate change.
Enrica Papa is a Professor of Transport Planning at the University of Westminster. Her research lies at the intersection of urban, mobility, and economic geography, focusing on sustainable accessibility planning to enhance inclusive mobility and reduce urban carbon emissions. PhD in Transport Network and City Planning Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She leads the MSc Transport Planning and Management program and supervises active PhD students. Her 15-year international experience spans Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, with over £1.5 million in managed projects since 2015. Key Research Areas: Sustainable mobility, 15-minute cities, transit-oriented development, geofencing strategies, urban decarbonization Recent projects include: COMMON_ACCESS (2024-2027): Coordinating accessibility solutions in urban outskirts with €1.5M funding. JUST STREETS (2024-2027): Leading a €11M global collaboration for street transformation. Scientific Awards Fellow of the Higher Education Academy PhD Students Fred Raphael, Katherine Bartlett, Marzena Piotrowska Alain Chiaradia (completed), Jeffrey Howard (completed) Her 15 most recent publications show a focus on: 15-minute city methodologies (2024) Street space experiments for post-car cities (2023) Automated vehicle sustainability challenges (2020) Accessibility metrics for integrated planning (2017)
Norbert Steigenberger is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) at Umeå University. His research focuses on organizational sensemaking processes, entrepreneurial dynamics, and signaling theory applications in complex environments. He holds a 'Recognised university teacher' qualification and is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. Key research themes include: (1) How organizations navigate novelty and uncertainty through sensemaking, (2) Strategic signaling mechanisms in crowdfunding and M&A contexts, (3) Cultural diversity in healthcare teams, and (4) High-reliability operations in crisis management. His work integrates theories from organizational behavior with empirical studies in maritime rescue operations, digital entrepreneurship ecosystems, and post-merger integration. Recent projects include a microethnographic study of early-stage entrepreneurship decisions (2024-2026), green transition challenges in northern Swedish SMEs, and a review of deceptive signaling patterns in digital markets. He has published in top journals including Organization Science, Human Relations, and Journal of Management Studies. Research collaborations include work with maritime agencies on crisis decision-making simulations and interdisciplinary studies on healthcare team dynamics. His work bridges academic theory with practical insights for entrepreneurs, crisis managers, and organizational leaders facing high-stakes decision environments.
Professor Javier Miranda is a leading economist at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and heads the Centre for Business and Productivity Dynamics (IWH-CBPD) at the Halle Institute for Economic Research. His research focuses on business dynamics, innovation, entrepreneurship, and productivity growth, with emphasis on high-growth firms and synthetic data methodologies. He holds a PhD from American University and previously served as Principal Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau. Affiliations: IWH-CBPD, IWH-CompNet Team, Leibniz Association Education: BSc (Universidad Autónoma Madrid), MSc and PhD (American University) His research interests span entrepreneurship's economic impact, private equity effects, and technological adoption patterns. Miranda has pioneered novel datasets like the Intuit QuickBooks Index for small business monitoring and contributed to frameworks measuring innovation in the digital era. His work frequently addresses policy implications of business dynamics and labor market shifts. Key contributions include analyses of private equity buyout impacts, robot adoption geographies, and immigration-driven entrepreneurship. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored influential books such as *The Promise and Peril of Entrepreneurship* (2023) and *Measuring and Accounting for Innovation* (2021). Miranda's advisory roles include leading multidisciplinary teams and shaping economic policy through evidence-based research. His work bridges macroeconomic theory with real-world business data, addressing critical issues like declining job reallocation in Europe and credit market dynamics for small firms.
Hirofumi Uchida is a Professor at Kobe University - Graduate School of Business Administration , with a focus on banking, financial intermediation, and SME financing. His work examines the intersection of natural disasters, economic policy, and sustainable finance. Institutional Affiliation: Kobe University Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests span relationship lending, information verifiability in banking, and post-disaster financial reallocation. Recent studies explore green loan policies and macroprudential regulation. Scientific Collaborations include partnerships with institutions like Indiana University, Hitotsubashi University, and Chuo University. His 22 scholarly papers have been downloaded 2,184 times, with 16,707 total citations.
Fabio Del Missier is an Associate Professor in General Psychology at the University of Trieste within the Department of Life Sciences . He coordinates the Memory & Decision Laboratory and holds teaching roles in Memory and Cognitive Control , Cognitive Enhancement , and Environmental Psychology programs. His affiliations span multiple doctoral boards including Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences and Psychological Sciences . Education : PhD in Psychology from University of Trieste, postdoctoral experience at University of Trento and ICT-IRST (Bruno Kessler Foundation) Research Focus : Judgment and decision-making under memory constraints, executive control in complex tasks, environmental psychology, and cognitive aging His research program investigates two primary domains: Cognitive Bases of Decision-Making – examining attentional processes, memory structuring, and individual differences in decision competence Memory & Executive Control – studying retrieval interference, cognitive strategies, and environmental influences on memory tasks Recent trends in his 15 most recent publications reveal integration of environmental psychology with decision science , including restorative effects of nature on cognition and pro-environmental behavior mechanisms. He explores prospective memory in aging contexts and cognitive offloading strategies. Applied work extends to disaster psychology and economic decision-making frameworks. Grant Participation includes active roles in: WASTEREDUCE – integrated waste reduction in protected areas PRO-BENE-COMUNE – university community well-being promotion Donations for Scientific Instruments – technical resource development His lab includes Marta Stragà (post-doc) and Irene Florean (PhD student). Collaborations span Timo Mäntylä (Stockholm University), Wändi Bruine de Bruin (University of South California), and Carlo Fantoni 's active perception laboratory at the same department.
Dr Saskia De Klerk serves as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UNSW Canberra's School of Business, where she also holds the position of Higher Degree Research Coordinator. Her academic career spans multiple international institutions including collaborations with Christchurch University, University of Queensland, North-West University, and Australian National University. Her research focuses on innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial networks, and women's entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on creative industries and regional development. Key interests include: Social capital dynamics in business networks Accelerator program effectiveness Women entrepreneurs in emerging economies Arts festival management models Regional business resilience strategies Her recent publications reveal strong thematic concentration in entrepreneurial ecosystems (35%), creative industries management (25%), and women's entrepreneurship (20%), with growing focus on circular economy applications and post-pandemic business adaptation. The research demonstrates consistent international collaboration, particularly with South African and Australian institutions. As Higher Degree Research Coordinator, she oversees postgraduate research programs while maintaining active industry partnerships with creative sector organizations including Street Theatre and regional arts festivals. Her current projects investigate managerial skill development in creative industries and women's home-based entrepreneurship in Iran.
Dr. Tom Kon is an Associate Professor and Southeastern Apple Research Specialist at NC State University's Department of Horticultural Science. He focuses on addressing technological and horticultural challenges in apple production across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. His work emphasizes crop load management, climate resilience, and innovative solutions for southeastern US orchards. Key research interests include precision agriculture, chemical thinning strategies, weather-impacted crop management, and disaster response in fruit production. He collaborates with growers to develop practical solutions for issues like preharvest drop, frost damage, and yield optimization. Recent articles highlight trends in Gala apple management, post-hurricane crop recovery, and the use of digital tools for precision thinning. Dr. Kon actively engages with the agricultural community through webinars, field meetings, and extension programs, ensuring knowledge transfer to growers. His lab focuses on applied research with direct industry relevance, bridging academic findings to on-farm practices. Current projects address climate adaptation, varietal-specific challenges, and sustainable orchard management techniques.
Tomislav Poršinsky is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Department of Wood Technology. He has been affiliated with the institution since 1995, contributing to academic leadership, teaching, and research in forest engineering and sustainability. His roles include instructing courses like Timber Harvesting and advising on operational forestry strategies. His research focuses on enhancing wood harvesting systems, environmental impact mitigation, and optimizing forest accessibility. Key areas include mechanized thinning, soil conservation during operations, and sustainable machinery design. He has pioneered studies on forwarder efficiency, rut depth measurement, and UAV-based log volume estimation, integrating technology with ecological stewardship. Publications highlight innovations in forest infrastructure planning, machinery performance analysis, and international comparisons of harvesting practices. His work emphasizes practical solutions for ecological and economic challenges in forestry. Awards include the prestigious Distinguished Professor title (2017), recognizing his contributions to academic innovation and industry collaboration. Tomislav’s expertise spans over three decades, with a focus on bridging theoretical research and operational forestry challenges. His research and advisory roles have influenced policies and practices in Croatia and beyond, addressing global forestry sustainability goals.
Samuel Lordemus serves as Lecturer and Research Officer in Global Health Economics at the University of Lucerne's Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield, an MSc in Economics from Paris School of Economics, and an MSc in Materials Engineering from the University of Technology of Troyes. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Research Fellow at the University of York's Centre for Health Economics (2019-2022) and consulted for the Global Fund during doctoral studies. His educational background comprises: PhD in Economics, University of Sheffield MSc in Economics, Paris School of Economics MSc in Materials Engineering, University of Technology of Troyes Lordemus specializes in Health Economics, Development Economics, Political Economy, and Applied Econometrics, with extensive fieldwork across Colombia, Malawi, Liberia, DR Congo, and the Philippines. His research examines foreign aid in health system financing for low-income countries, public resource allocation in conflict settings, and historical determinants of health outcomes. Current work focuses on health insurance decision-making processes and pandemic-related impacts on gender-based violence. His publication portfolio (2013-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on health-conflict-development intersections, featuring rigorous econometric analyses of pandemic effects on femicide, counterinsurgency impacts on healthcare financing, post-war health service restoration, and natural disaster fiscal responses. Recent work emphasizes methodological innovation in evaluating aid effectiveness and policy interventions in resource-constrained environments. As Research Officer, Lordemus actively contributes to the Health Economics research unit at Lucerne, though specific laboratory affiliations or team structures aren't detailed in available materials. His dual teaching-research role supports the Faculty's mission in health systems analysis and policy development.
Timos Karpouzoglou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Thematic Studies (Technology and Social Change, TEMAT) at Linköping University. His research focuses on socio-technical dimensions of urban water infrastructure, emphasizing sustainability transitions and the interplay of societal, technological, and cultural factors. He leads major projects such as ImagineAction (climate adaptation in Swedish water sectors) and PeriNature (peri-urban water-nature dynamics). Education : PhD in Science & Technology Policy Studies (University of Sussex, 2012) MSc in Environmental Technology (Imperial College London, 2007) BSc in Ecological Science (University of Edinburgh, 2006) Research Interests : Combines Science and Technology Studies (STS) with historical and human geography perspectives. Focuses on water infrastructure governance, climate adaptation, and equity in urban systems. Advocates for interdisciplinary approaches merging theoretical insights with on-the-ground practices in diverse global contexts. Teaching : Leads courses in Strategic Urban Planning, Sustainable Information Society, and Urban Sustainability. Involves over 10 courses at undergraduate and advanced levels, emphasizing critical perspectives in planning and technology. Grants & Projects : Secured over 14 MSEK in funding for projects like NATURE (nature-society relations through infrastructure) and WaterFlow (conflicts/cooperation in Asian/African water regimes). Collaborates with engineers, artists, and policymakers to bridge theory and practice. Labs & Networks : Co-leads STRIPE (Socio-technical research of infrastructures), part of TEMAT's interdisciplinary environment. Engages in global collaborations through networks like the Stockholm Resilience Centre and KTH.
Christopher Hawkins is a Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida’s College of Community Innovation and Education. His work focuses on local governance, urban sustainability, and the structural dynamics of political institutions. He explores how cities navigate challenges like climate change, economic development, and disaster resiliency through collaborative frameworks. His research interests include interlocal collaboration for sustainability, administrative capacity in strategic planning, and the impact of policy networks on urban development. He investigates how local governments balance competing priorities—economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity—through innovative governance strategies. Hawkins’ recent work examines post-pandemic sustainability efforts, the role of administrative structures in overcoming functional collective action dilemmas, and the efficacy of municipal climate policies. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks in public administration with practical applications for policymakers. Notable contributions include studies on green housing equity, rural economic development collaboration, and the integration of disaster resiliency into community development. His research often emphasizes institutional mechanisms that foster sustainability commitments and resource allocation in diverse urban and rural contexts.
James Siodla is an Associate Professor of Economics at Colby College, specializing in Urban Economics, Economic History, and Disaster Economics. His research focuses on historical urban events, particularly the impact of disasters like the 1906 San Francisco earthquake on economic activity, urban development, and municipal policies. He teaches courses such as Principles of Macroeconomics, Urban Economics, and Seminars on the City in Economic History. Siodla’s work often employs natural experiments to analyze land-use changes, fiscal policies, and business dynamics in post-disaster contexts. He holds an office in Diamond Hall and can be reached at james.siodla@colby.edu. His research trends emphasize the interplay between historical crises and urban economic structures. Key themes include municipal debt crises during the Great Depression, the role of disasters in reshaping industry clustering, and the long-term effects of historical mining activities on regional economies. Articles frequently bridge economic theory with detailed historical analysis, offering insights into urban resilience and policy formulation. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His advising record remains unspecified, though his courses suggest engagement with graduate seminars. Siodla’s work does not mention affiliations with specific labs or research teams, though his interdisciplinary approach to urban history may intersect with broader institutional research initiatives at Colby College.
