جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Esther Dufloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Poverty Alleviation
• Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Esther Duflo is the Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is also co-founder and co-director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), holds the Chaire, Pauvreté et politiques publiques at the Collège de France, and serves as President of the Paris School of Economics. Her research focuses on understanding the economic lives of people living in poverty to help design and evaluate social policies. Her work spans multiple domains including: Development Economics Poverty Alleviation strategies Health interventions Educational programs Financial inclusion initiatives Environmental policy Governance improvements Duflo revolutionized developmental economics by pioneering the use of randomized controlled trials to test poverty reduction measures. Her empirical approach has challenged conventional opinions about development and has helped improve the efficient use of resources in poverty alleviation programs worldwide. She co-authored the influential books "Poor Economics" and "Good Economics for Hard Times" with Abhijit Banerjee, demonstrating through field experiments how specific interventions (like providing lentils to mothers for child immunization) can dramatically improve social outcomes. Her notable scientific achievements include: Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (2019) Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences (2015) Infosys Prize (2014) John Bates Clark Medal (2010) MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship (2009) A.SK Social Science Award (2015) Duflo has established J-PAL as a global network of over a hundred affiliated professors who use scientific evidence to inform policy decisions in the fight against poverty. J-PAL has offices across Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and South and Southeast Asia. Her work has demonstrated the crucial importance of information in policymaking, with numerous field experiments showing how carefully designed interventions can have significant impacts on social outcomes across multiple domains including health, education, and economic opportunity.

• Tourism Economics
• Sustainable Tourism
• International Business
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juan Manuel Berbel Pineda is a full Professor at the Department of Business Organization and Marketing at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, sustainable tourism practices, and international business strategies, particularly within the hotel industry and textile sector. Key research areas: Tourism Economics, Sustainable Tourism, International Business Strategy Affiliated with IMEGS (Innovation and Marketing for a Sustainable Global Environment) research group Doctoral Programs: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Family Business His research explores tourism competitiveness and internationalization patterns through empirical studies on hotel chains in Latin America, fair trade impacts in emerging economies, and post-COVID-19 rural tourism development. Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals strong emphasis on structural equation modeling, cross-cultural comparisons, and market segmentation strategies. Current academic activity includes international collaborations with institutions like Massey University, Varna University of Management, and University of Mauritius. His 2020 work on Ecuadorian chia seed exports demonstrates methodology for EU market selection using 7-dimensional indicators, while his sustainable tourism studies provide frameworks for pandemic-era tourism revival through non-overcrowding strategies.

Nebiyou Tilahunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Equity
• Transport Accessibility
• Travel Behavior Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nebiyou Tilahun is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Urban Planning and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), within the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). He leads the Mobility Urban Systems and Equity Lab , focusing on equitable transportation solutions. His roles include teaching courses such as Transportation Planning Methods, Spatial Statistics, and Plan Making Studio. Dr. Tilahun holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2010), with earlier degrees in Civil Engineering (B.Sc., 2001; M.Sc., 2005). His career includes post-doctoral research at UIC’s Urban Transportation Center and the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, as well as professional experience at the Washington State Department of Transportation. Research Interests : His work bridges transportation equity, urban planning, and policy evaluation. Key areas include: Transport accessibility and equity Automated traffic enforcement (e.g., speed/red-light cameras) Social networks and travel behavior Disability and mobility challenges Intergenerational poverty and spatial mobility Recent Research Trends : His publications emphasize equity in urban systems, such as analyzing racial disparities in traffic stops, evaluating automated camera efficacy, and exploring how residential choices shape young adults’ travel patterns. He also investigates transit accessibility gaps in Chicago and the role of technology in urban informatics. Labs/Teams : Directs the Mobility Urban Systems and Equity Lab, which develops tools like the Chicago Accessibility Explorer to visualize transit equity. Collaborates on projects like Seeing Cities Through Big Data , applying data science to urban planning challenges. Grants/Advising : While specific grants are not detailed here, his lab’s work implies funding in transportation equity and technology. No advisees are listed in the provided materials.

Anna Bernardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Economics
• Policy
• Behavioral Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Bernard is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Microeconomics , Universidade Católica Portuguesa (CATÓLICA-LISBON). Her work bridges Behavioral Economics , Experimental Economics , and Cultural Economics , focusing on crowdfunding dynamics, charitable giving, and diversity in cultural industries. Education: PhD in Economics, Paris School of Economics - Université Panthéon-Sorbonne Masters in Economics, Paris School of Economics - Université Panthéon-Sorbonne Her research combines empirical methods with experimental designs to explore public goods crowding effects, risk perception in crowdfunding, and socioeconomic impacts of policies like R&D tax credits. She has collaborated with the French Ministry of Culture and startups. Recent publications highlight trends in digital economy and cultural consumption , with a focus on teenager behavior , crowdfunding incentives , and redistribution dynamics . Despite no explicit awards listed, her work has been published in journals such as Revue Économique and Journal of Cultural Economics .

Andrew Mondscheinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Accessibility
• Travel Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Mondschein is Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at University of Virginia School of Architecture, serving as Associate Dean of Research. His work focuses on equitable transportation systems, sustainable accessibility, and impacts of emerging technologies on urban mobility. Education includes: PhD, University of California, Los Angeles MA Urban Planning, University of California, Los Angeles BA Architecture, Yale University Research examines how transportation technologies affect social equity and urban form, with emphasis on pedestrian wellbeing, autonomous vehicle adoption, parking policy, and community-centered planning. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on psychophysiological impacts of urban walking, cross-cultural mobility studies, and spatial analysis of transportation preferences. Articles show consistent themes: urban walkability (especially health impacts), autonomous vehicle integration, parking policy analysis using novel data sources, and community-centered planning approaches. Methodologically, employs mixed methods including biometric sensing, sentiment analysis of social media, geospatial modeling, and participatory design. No specific awards mentioned. Teaching covers transportation policy, land use, environmental impacts, and research methods with emphasis on ethical planning practices.

• Labor market policy
• Attitude research
• Policy analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Marx is a faculty member at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute of Political Science and Sociology. His research focuses on critical areas of political sociology and policy analysis, with particular emphasis on labor market dynamics and political participation. His research interests center on labor market policy , attitude research , policy analysis , politics and emotions , political socialization , tax and redistribution policy , and inequalities in political participation and representation . Professor Marx examines how economic conditions, particularly labor market experiences, shape political attitudes, behaviors, and representation. His work often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from focus groups and elite interviews. Analysis of Professor Marx's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of economic conditions and political behavior. His research demonstrates how labor market insecurity, income inequality, and welfare state policies influence political participation, voting behavior, and attitudes toward redistribution. A notable trend is his examination of political inequality, particularly how economic hardship in childhood affects later political engagement. His work also addresses contemporary political debates in Germany and Europe, including identity politics, gender-neutral language, and taxation policies. Professor Marx maintains an active research agenda with numerous publications in 2023-2025. His work appears to focus on German politics and comparative European welfare states, with some research extending to development contexts such as Bangladesh. His methodology frequently combines survey data with experimental and qualitative approaches to provide comprehensive insights into political behavior.

Owen O'Donnellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Health Inequality
• Health Insurance & Financial Protection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Owen O'Donnell is a Full Professor of Applied Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics and Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management , Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is a Research Fellow at the Tinbergen Institute and an Editor of the Journal of Health Economics . Education: DPhil, University of York (UK) Research Interests: His work focuses on health economics, including health inequality, health insurance, financial protection, and labor economics, with applications in low-, middle-, and high-income countries. He employs cross-sectional analyses, equity-sensitive frameworks, and global health policy evaluation. Publications & Collaborations: He has published extensively in top journals like Lancet , PLOS Medicine , and Demography , addressing cardiovascular disease, hypertension screening, and healthcare access in India, Philippines, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His recent research emphasizes equity-sensitive welfare weights and treatment gain inequality. Professional Activities: He has served as an Editor for the Journal of Health Economics since 2007 and is actively involved in peer-review and editorial work until 2026.

Monica Bellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Policing
• Race and Inequality
• Poverty Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Bell is a tenured Professor of Law and Associate Professor of Sociology at Yale University, holding joint appointments across Yale Law School and the Department of Sociology. Her office is located at 127 Wall Street, New Haven, CT. As the first Black woman to serve as a junior faculty member and the second Black woman to receive tenure at Yale Law School, she is deeply committed to advancing diversity in academia. Education: B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, Furman University (Truman Scholar) M.Sc. in Equality Studies, University College Dublin (Mitchell Scholar) J.D., Yale Law School Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy, Harvard University Bell's research examines structural inequality through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on policing, legal estrangement, housing segregation, welfare policy, and racial-spatial dynamics. She employs qualitative methodologies to analyze how marginalized communities experience legal institutions, with emphasis on urban poverty and systemic exclusion. Her conceptual framework of 'legal estrangement' redefines understandings of community-law enforcement relationships. Her publications consistently engage with themes of racial justice, institutional reform, and community agency. Recent work demonstrates a strong focus on reimagining policing systems, analyzing residential segregation patterns, and developing democratic approaches to poverty governance. Articles frequently intersect law, sociology, and urban studies while incorporating critical race theory. Awards and Honors: Jane Addams Article Award (American Sociological Association) Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Award (AALS) Yale Law Women Faculty Excellence Award Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar Fellowship Truman Scholarship & Mitchell Scholarship Bell teaches Constitutional Law and Law & Sociology, exploring governmental power structures and sociological applications to legal analysis. She previously clerked for Judge Cameron McGowan Currie (U.S. District Court) and served as an Arthur Liman Fellow at Legal Aid Society of D.C., focusing on TANF policy. No current grants, labs, or student advisees are detailed in available materials.

Matthew Palmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transportation Planning
• Urban Mobility Equity
• Shift Work Commuting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Palm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, holding the Cities Pardue Fellowship. His research focuses on transportation equity, shift work commuting challenges, and mobility barriers affecting essential workers in 24-hour economies. He examines how transportation systems impact social participation, healthcare access, and economic opportunities while advocating for equitable planning solutions. Recent work explores post-pandemic transit trends, ride-sharing equity, and the intersection of transportation policy with marginalized communities. Palm collaborates with community organizations to co-create evidence-based solutions for mobility challenges. He currently holds a $1.09 billion grant reflecting North Carolina’s renewed interest in rail infrastructure. His research agenda includes three core areas: 1) analyzing how shift workers’ nighttime commuting affects social exclusion and family care logistics, 2) studying transportation affordability’s role in economic participation, and 3) evaluating transportation infrastructure’s dual potential to improve lives while mitigating negative externalities like pollution. He emphasizes participatory approaches to planning and has published extensively on pandemic-era transit usage shifts, accessibility metrics, and housing-transit linkages.

Natasha Carverمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Migration Studies
• Gender Studies
• Social Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Carver is a Senior Lecturer at the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol. Her work focuses on migration, gender, and colonial legacies, particularly in the context of FGM-safeguarding policies and their socio-political impacts. She holds an MSc and PhD, though specific disciplinary details are not provided. Her research critiques policy frameworks that marginalize migrant communities, especially those of Somali heritage in the UK. Her research interests include migratory legal frameworks, gendered and racialized power dynamics, and the intersection of colonial history with contemporary policy. She has conducted extensive studies on the over-surveillance of migrant-heritage families and the epistemological injustices embedded in FGM safeguarding procedures. Her publications highlight systemic issues in UK policies, advocating for evidence-based approaches over exaggerated risk narratives. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and engages with community perspectives to challenge hegemonic discourses in migration and gender studies. While no grants or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned, her work frequently intersects with legal and healthcare systems.

Ezequiel Reficcoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Responsible Management Education
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Social Entrepreneurship
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ezequiel Reficco is an Associate Professor at ESCP Business School's Madrid campus, specializing in Management. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at EGADE Business School (Tecnológico de Monterrey) and Chair of the Strategy Department at Universidad de Los Andes School of Management (Bogotá, Colombia). His academic journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship and Senior Researcher role at Harvard Business School (2001–2008). He co-authored books with Harvard University Press and published extensively in journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Harvard Business Review . He is recognized globally for his research output, ranking among the top 10% of SSRN authors and #108 in Colombia's most cited researchers (2015). His research focuses on responsible management education, corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive business models, and strategic cross-sector partnerships. Key areas include leveraging business strategies to address poverty (BoP markets), fostering sustainability through innovation, and redesigning educational curricula for ethical leadership. His work bridges theory and practice, with consulting engagements for multilateral organizations and corporations like Inditex (owner of Zara). Notable achievements include awards from Universidad de Los Andes and Tecnológico de Monterrey for research excellence. He actively contributes to policy debates on social entrepreneurship and global development, emphasizing Latin American contexts. His recent articles highlight trends toward integrating CSR into core business operations and rethinking educational frameworks to address global challenges. Professional roles beyond academia include membership in Inditex's Social Council, advising on ethical practices and sustainability initiatives. His career reflects a commitment to aligning business strategies with societal impact, particularly in underserved markets and developing regions.

Tania Burchardtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• theories of justice
• capability approach
• concepts and measurement of inequality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tania Burchardt is an Associate Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE) , where she serves as Deputy Director of STICERD and Associate Director of CASE (Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion). Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like the capability approach with empirical analyses of inequality , disability policy , and applied welfare policy . Key Research Areas : Theories of justice, inequality measurement, time poverty, and social care systems Leadership Roles : Co-led projects on multidimensional inequality, intergenerational exchanges, and child poverty Her recent work explores intra-household resource allocation , social care inequities , and public engagement in policymaking . She has collaborated with organizations like the Nuffield Foundation and Sense about Science to translate research into practice. Scientific Contributions span empirical studies on: Long-term care funding reforms (2015–2020) Disability-related income disparities Time poverty intersections with economic hardship Data-driven policy recommendations for Roma/Gypsy/Traveller communities Multidimensional child poverty frameworks

Araz Taeihaghمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Policy Design
• Technology Governance
• Socio-Technical Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Araz Taeihagh is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he also serves as Principal Investigator at the Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (CTIC) and NUS Cities. He previously chaired the PhD Programme in Public Policy (2020-2023). Taeihagh holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has over two decades of consulting experience in energy, environment, transportation, and technology domains. His research focuses on policy design and governance of emerging technologies , with expertise spanning autonomous systems, AI governance, sharing economies, and smart cities. Key research areas include: Decision support systems and complexity approaches to public policy Infrastructure and sustainable development (energy/environment/transport) Socio-technical systems and technology governance Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on AI governance frameworks , autonomous systems regulation , and smart city development , particularly examining policy innovation in Singapore and comparative Asian contexts. Research frequently addresses tensions between technological innovation and regulatory oversight. Major recognitions include: Ranked Top 2% Scientist worldwide for energy (2023) and citation impact (2020-2022) Best Paper Award from Transport Reviews (2020) Research Excellence Awards (2019-2022) Faculty Research Fellowships from LKYSPP and NUS Humanities & Social Sciences He serves on editorial boards of Technological Forecasting and Social Change , Policy and Society , and other leading journals, and co-chairs scientific committees for AI Singapore's governance initiatives.

Cristina Bicchieriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Theory
• Social Norms
• Decision Science
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Cristina Bicchieri is the S. J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania , where she also holds appointments as Professor of Philosophy and Psychology and Professor of Legal Studies at the Wharton School. She founded and directs the Penn Center for Social Norms and Behavioral Dynamics , the Philosophy, Politics & Economics Program , and the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences . Education : PhD in Philosophy from Cambridge University and a Laurea (Summa cum Laude) from the University of Milano . Her research lies at the intersection of philosophy , game theory , and cognitive psychology , focusing on: Judgment and Decision-Making : Fairness, trust, cooperation, and how expectations influence behavior. Social Norms : Their nature, evolution, measurement, and application in policy (e.g., sanitation, corruption). Epistemic Foundations of Game Theory : Rational choices under bounded knowledge and computational models for game solutions. Her recent articles explore topics like norm stability , language framing effects , and sanitation interventions in India . These works emphasize behavioral dynamics , cognitive psychology , and public policy applications . Scientific Awards : Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021) Member, German Academy of Sciences (2021) Honorary Fellow, Wolfson College, Cambridge (2016) Pufendorf Medal (2015) Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana (2007) She leads the Behavioral Ethics Lab and collaborates with organizations like UNICEF , the World Bank , and the Gates Foundation to implement norm-based interventions globally.

Ingebjorg Kristoffersenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Behavioral Economics
• Mental Health Economics
• Financial Literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ingebjorg Kristoffersen is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD in Economics from UWA and a Master of Business (Finance) from Edith Cowan University. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2021, she specializes in applied microeconomics focusing on economic psychology, wellbeing, and gender issues. Her research explores how values, perceptions, and emotions influence economic behavior, particularly in areas like health, financial literacy, and gender roles. She has published in journals such as Journal of Economic Psychology and Health Promotion International . Currently, she teaches Microeconomics and research methods courses and serves as Undergraduate Coordinator for Economics. Dr. Kristoffersen contributes to initiatives like the National Indigenous Business Summer School and actively reviews for top academic journals. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and gender equality.