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Yawei Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Geography
• Digital Technologies
• Urbanization
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yawei Zhao is a Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Manchester. She specializes in digital technologies, urbanization, and lifestyle migration. Her research explores data centers, PropTech, and the intersection of lifestyle migration with small city urbanization. Funded by the British Academy, IJURR Foundation, and Mitacs Canada, her work appears in journals like Urban Geography and Housing Studies . Prior to Manchester, she was a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary, where she earned her PhD in Geography. She holds degrees from McGill University, City University of Hong Kong, and National University of Singapore. Her research interests include urban governance, ecological civilization, and China's urban dynamics. Notable projects examine the Belt and Road Initiative's AI governance platforms and the impact of virtual tourism on cultural heritage sites. She co-leads PhD supervision on topics such as internal migration in China and animal rights in urban governance. Dr. Zhao actively contributes to interdisciplinary platforms like Digital Futures, Manchester China Institute, and Manchester Urban Institute. She organized the 2022–2023 conference ‘Making Rent: Generational Inequality and the Housing Crisis.’

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Real Estate Economics
• Housing Markets and Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Tien Foo Sing is the Provost's Chair Professor in the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. He serves on the Management Board of the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS) and was its former Director (2017–2022). He has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Real Estate (2020–2022) and past President of the Asian Real Estate Society (AsRES). He is a CLC Fellow (2024–2026), Fellow of AsRES, and a Fellow of the Weimer School of Advanced Studies. He edits the International Real Estate Review and serves on editorial boards of journals like Real Estate Economics and Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Education: PhD (Land Economy) and MPhil (Land Economy) from the University of Cambridge, UK; BSc (Estate Management) from NUS. Research Interests: Focuses on urban planning, real estate economics, housing markets, climate finance, transport economics, and environmental policy. His work bridges theory and policy, addressing issues like urban resilience, intergenerational mobility, and environmental externalities. Recent studies include impacts of sea level rise on housing prices, ESG-REIT linkages, and PropTech adoption. Awards: Recognized with the Outstanding Referee Award (2017) for Real Estate Economics, Fellowships from AsRES and the Weimer School, and book awards for his 'Kiasunomics' series. Professional Activities: Serves on government boards (e.g., Valuation Review Board, Singapore Chapter of APREA) and advises organizations like the PropTech Association of Singapore. His work influences policy on housing, transportation, and sustainable development. Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives through IREUS and collaborates with institutions like the Sustainable & Green Finance Institute (SGFIN). His projects often involve large-scale data analysis (e.g., smart card transit data, housing transactions).

• Urban Planning
• Critical Urban Governance
• Indigenous Rights in Urban Planning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Libby Porter is a leading academic and researcher in urban planning and human geography at RMIT University, Australia. As Director of the Centre for Urban Research (CUR) and Professor in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS), her work focuses on critical urban governance, decolonising planning practices, Indigenous rights, and urban displacement. She holds a prestigious position as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has contributed extensively to international policy debates through her role as Assistant Editor for Planning Theory and Practice . Her research examines settler-colonial dynamics in urban development, public housing policy, and the intersection of planning with Indigenous sovereignty. Notable publications include Unlearning the Colonial Cultures of Planning (2010) and Planning in Indigenous Australia (2018). Libby has held academic roles in the UK and Australia and previously worked in urban planning policy for Victorian Government departments. She supervises students in Honours, Masters, and PhD programs, focusing on topics like Indigenous housing, urban displacement, and environmental policy. Her work has been featured in The Conversation , BBC News, and academic journals. Libby also leads the Critical Urban Governance Research Program and oversees the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning at RMIT. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Key Roles: Director, Centre for Urban Research; Co-founder, Planners Network UK; Member, Expert Advisory Panel for Melbourne 2030 Research Themes: Property rights, urban sustainability, decolonisation, Indigenous planning, gentrification

• Sustainable Urban Development
• Real Estate Economics
• Digital Technologies in Urban Contexts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof Nigel Mehdi is the Director of the DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education, where he also serves as a Departmental Lecturer. He is a Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford, and holds an Honorary Professorship in the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham. Additionally, he serves as Programme Director for the UAE National Artificial Intelligence Programme. Education: PhD in Real Estate Economics from London School of Economics Postgraduate qualifications in Software Engineering, Politics, Development and Democratic Education, Sustainable Development, Digital Education, and Professional Education and Training Research Interests: Prof Mehdi's research sits at the intersection of urban economics , digital technologies , and sustainable development . His work focuses on applying advanced technologies like AI and big data analytics to urban challenges. Key areas include: Real estate sustainability and economics Smart cities and intelligent buildings Spatial big data applications in urban planning Digital education for sustainability Urban resilience and governance Property technology (PropTech) innovations Research Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a clear focus on future-oriented urban governance , with multiple 'Executive Outlook' reports examining privacy, governance, money, ESG, and work in 2030+ scenarios. These works bridge academic research with practical policy implications for urban development. His earlier works focus on technological applications in surveying and urban development, showing an evolution from technical implementation to strategic foresight. Awards and Recognition: OUSU Outstanding Tutor (2017) Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Fellow of the British Computer Society Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching and Supervision: Prof Mehdi leads the DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development programme and teaches on the Master's in Sustainable Urban Development. He welcomes doctoral applications in areas including: Real estate sustainability Spatial big data and smart cities Digital economies and urban analytics AI applications in urban contexts Urban resilience and governance Professional Roles: He serves as Chair of the UK Education Standards Board for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and as an Accreditation Team member for the Institution of Engineering and Technology. His consultancy work spans public and private sectors, including governments, NGOs, and global corporations.

Bertram Steiningerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• FinTech/PropTech
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bertram Steininger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He is affiliated with the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures research center (KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE). His research focuses on quantitative analyses in real estate and finance, emphasizing AI, FinTech/PropTech innovation, natural risk, and investment vehicles like REITs and tokens. He currently directs the international M.Sc. in Real Estate and Construction Management and serves as managing editor of the German Journal of Real Estate Research. Steininger’s academic roles include teaching courses such as Financial Econometrics, Real Estate Finance, and Applied Statistics. His research collaborations span global networks including EFA, EEA, and ERES. Key research themes include tokenization of real estate assets, flood risk pricing spillovers, and infrastructure project cost overruns. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Portfolio Management, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, and European Journal of Finance. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical real estate applications, addressing topics from green housing premiums to blockchain-driven token offerings.

• Urban Geography
• Housing Policy
• Urban Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Dallas Rogers is the Head of Urbanism at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. His research focuses on the colonial and contemporary politics of land, housing, property, and urban development, with expertise in urban and historical geography. Key themes include race, class, nature, technology, and capital. Rogers has published extensively on topics such as geopolitical real estate, housing policy, and the digital transformation of housing markets. He leads research projects like 'Waste to Resilience' and 'Mapping the Frontiers of Private Property in Australia,' funded by institutions including the Australian Research Council. His work bridges academic inquiry with public engagement through platforms like the City Road Podcast and collaborative documentaries. Recent grants include studies on sanitation resilience in informal coastal areas and implications of data hunger in housing. Rogers collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute. His research emphasizes critical urban studies, policy impact, and decolonial perspectives in urban planning.

• Housing Market
• Real Estate Economics
• Tax Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Are Oust is a Professor of Financial Economics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU School of Economics) and a Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics. He specializes in housing market dynamics, real estate economics, and tax policy. His research focuses on housing bubbles, property valuation, and the impact of regulation on real estate markets. Affiliations: NTNU School of Economics (Professor) Norwegian School of Economics (Professor II) Deputy Head of Research at NTNU School of Economics (2021–present) Deputy Director of NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics (2016–present) Education: PhD in Economics, NTNU (2013) Master’s in Accounting and Auditing, Economics, and Business Administration from NHH (Norwegian School of Economics) Bachelor of Science in Economics, NTNU Research Interests: Dr. Oust’s work emphasizes automated valuation models, housing market regulation, energy labeling in real estate, and the interplay between taxation and home ownership. His research has been published in journals such as Quantitative Finance , Journal of Real Estate Research , and Energy Policy . Key Contributions: His studies on housing bubbles, rental market dynamics, and the application of AI in real estate valuation have shaped policy debates. Recent work explores the role of adverse selection in iBuyer models and the predictive power of dwelling conditions in automated valuations. Grants & Leadership: He advises on real estate policy and serves on multiple boards, including the NTNU Center for Housing and Environmental Economics, and private real estate firms like Strinda Eiendom AS. His teaching focuses on personal finance, investment strategies, and tax planning.

• Real Estate Management
• Real Estate Investments
• Real Estate Finance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Trübestein is a Lecturer and Head of the MSc in Real Estate program at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Regensburg and has extensive experience in real estate management, teaching at institutions like the University of Kufstein and Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on real estate investments, asset management, digitalization, and institutional investment strategies. He leads projects such as SaNuInvest and contributes to studies on logistics real estate, tokenization, and sustainable infrastructure. Education: EBS University (Germany), University of Illinois (USA), École Supérieure de Commerce de Dijon (France) Ph.D.: Real Estate Asset Management for Institutional Investors Research emphasizes institutional investment behaviors, real estate capital markets, and digital trends like blockchain and PropTech. He advises on real estate portfolios and collaborates with organizations like RICS and Swiss Pension Funds. His work bridges academic insights with practical applications for global real estate markets. Key projects include analyzing Logistics Real Estate as a new asset class and evaluating Tokenization ’s role in real estate transactions. He regularly publishes in journals like Swiss Real Estate Journal and presents at international conferences such as the European Real Estate Society and ARES.

Alessandra Renziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Data Justice
• Social Movements
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Renzi is an Associate Professor in Communication Studies at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She serves as Graduate Diploma Director in Communication Studies and actively supervises graduate students in Media Studies (MA) and Communication (PhD) programs. Research Focus: Social Movements, Data Justice, Surveillance, Algorithmic Governance, Housing Rights Key Grants: SSHRC Insight Grant on platform economy gentrification, Applied AI Institute funding for PropTech auditing Teaching: Courses on media research methods, discourses of dissent, communication technologies, and alternative media practices Her recent publications examine platformization in Southeast Asia and gentrification in Montreal's Parc Extension neighborhood. She combines ethnography and research-creation methods in her work on technopolitical struggles. Collaborations: Parc Extension Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, Digital Divides Project Media Engagements: CBC, Le Devoir, The Conversation, Boston Globe media appearances

• Real Estate Valuation
• Behavioral Economics in Real Estate
• Sustainable Property Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Waters is an Associate Professor in Real Estate at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai Campus. He leads the MSc in Real Estate program, the first of its kind in the region. His academic background includes a BSc in Geography, MSc in Real Estate, and a PhD in Urban Studies from Heriot-Watt University. He is a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on valuation heuristics, behavioral psychology in real estate decisions, and sustainability in property markets. He authored the seminal book The Essential Guide to the Dubai Real Estate Market and is frequently quoted in local media for his expertise on Dubai’s real estate trends. Education: BSc (Hons) Geography MSc Real Estate PhD in Urban Studies (Real Estate) His research explores sustainability topics like energy efficiency impacts on property pricing and EPC ratings. He teaches Real Estate Economics, Valuations, Development, and Sustainability. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly sustainability and urban development. He has received the RICS Research Award (2006) and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Real Estate Professionals in the UAE (2023).

Moshe Bellowsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Venture Capital Investing
• Entrepreneurship
• FinTech
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Moshe Bellows is an Adjunct Professor at the Sy Syms School of Business, Yeshiva University, where he teaches courses in Angel and Venture Capital Investing. He is the Managing Principal of Maccabee Ventures and previously held senior roles including SVP at Meridian Equity Partners and Chief Innovation Officer at The Kensington Group. A third-generation senior living executive, he coined the term 'SilverTech™' to describe technologies enhancing seniors' independence. Education: B.A. from Yeshiva University, LMSW from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Applied Behavioral Analysis certification from UNT, Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law Certifications: FINRA Series 7 and 63 His research interests span venture capital strategies, emerging tech sectors (FinTech, Cybersecurity, PropTech), and senior-friendly technologies. He actively advises early-stage startups in digital health and social innovation. Notable recognitions include awards from NYU Stern for social entrepreneurship. Nonprofit Involvement: AIPAC Venture Tech, UJA’s Tech & Venture, Manhattan Jewish Experience, Project Extreme

Michele Calcaterraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Sustainable Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michele Calcaterra serves as a Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurial Finance at SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, where he instructs Master and Executive programs covering sustainability, fintech, responsible finance, and corporate finance. His academic foundation includes: Degree from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi ITP from London Business School Calcaterra's research centers on entrepreneurial finance , real estate , and M&A , with expanding focus on sustainable finance and ESG integration. His work pioneers biodiversity's role in investment frameworks, ethical finance instruments, and ESG credit risk modeling, bridging academic theory with industry applications through roles at Confluence Technologies and Fondazione Etica. Publication analysis (2001-2024) reveals a decisive evolution from traditional real estate finance toward sustainable finance innovation. Early works established ethical indices and religious entity portfolio management, while recent research (2022-2024) dominates in biodiversity-finance linkages, integrated ESG-credit risk assessment, and Proptech applications, establishing him as a key contributor to Europe's sustainable finance knowledge infrastructure.

• Data Science
• Predictive Analytics
• Prescriptive Analytics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Ram D. Gopal is a Professor of Information Systems and Management at Warwick Business School (WBS), University of Warwick. He previously served as Head of the Department of Operations and Information Management at the University of Connecticut (2008–2018), where he pioneered the Master of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management and an undergraduate Business Data Analytics program. His research focuses on big data analytics, health informatics, financial technologies, information security, and the economics of digital goods. Professor Gopal holds the distinction of being an Information Systems Society Distinguished Fellow. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including predictive analytics, online market design, and the societal impacts of technology. He currently serves as a Senior Editor for Information Systems Research and has held editorial roles in multiple journals. His recent research explores topics such as dockless bike-sharing’s medical resource impacts, urban noise regulation via home-sharing, data market mechanisms, and ethical AI in sentiment analysis. He contributes to both academic and industry discussions through articles in Production and Operations Management , MIS Quarterly , and PNAS Nexus . Prof. Gopal teaches modules on Digital Finance, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, and Generative AI Applications across multiple MSc programs at WBS. His collaborative work with industry partners addresses AI bias in investment management and proptech innovations.

Ani Landau-Wardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Law and Society
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Sociology and Social Studies of Science and Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ani Landau-Ward is a Lecturer and Researcher at RMIT University's School of Global Urban and Social Studies (GUSS) in Melbourne, Australia. She holds an MA in International and Community Development and an undergraduate degree in Built Environment (Architecture), and is pursuing a part-time PhD in Law and Society. Her work bridges academia and practice, with over a decade of experience in teaching and interdisciplinary urban research. Research focuses on intersections of property law, emerging technologies, and governance, particularly regarding Indigenous land justice, digital transformations in housing, and treaty implementation. She collaborates extensively with RMIT’s Centre for Urban Research on projects funded by ARC, AHURI, and RMIT. Methodologies include qualitative approaches like yarning circles, policy analysis, and socio-legal frameworks. Teaching spans urban governance, international development, and sociology across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Current roles include coordinating the Honours Capstone Research Project for Urban and Regional Planning. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes inclusive, intellectually rigorous learning environments. Key collaborations include projects on Indigenous land governance pathways, university Treaty responsibilities, and built-to-rent housing models. Ongoing scholarly work examines transnational land administration practices through Science and Technology Studies (STS) and jurisprudence lenses.

Liang Fuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Liang Fu is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Oakland University's School of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Florida. His research focuses on corporate governance, financial decision-making, auditing practices, and behavioral finance. His work explores topics such as audit fee dynamics, proptech capital raising strategies, investor confidence impacts on market prices, and systematic risk in bond markets. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Applied Business and Economics and Review of Accounting and Finance . Key research interests include the interplay between corporate governance structures and liquidity management in family firms, Tobin’s q ratio applications, and the role of executive debt holdings in pension funding. His recent work addresses geographic proximity effects in audit practices and proptech financing trends. He has also contributed to risk analysis methodologies, including state-space modeling for systematic risk estimation and adjusted Z-score tools for credit assessment. Dr. Fu has held leadership roles in academic departments and maintains active engagement with professional accounting and finance communities. His scholarly contributions span over a decade, with notable publications analyzing market mispricing dynamics, bond market segmented pricing, and empirical market risk premium estimation techniques. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate finance and regulatory compliance.