جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Law and Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Azizjon ALIMOV is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management (University of Lille, France), specializing in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Law and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon (2007) and an MBA from Central Michigan University (2001). His HDR (Habilitation) in Management Sciences was awarded by the University of Lille in 2023. His research focuses on corporate governance, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the interplay between legal frameworks and financial decision-making. Key themes include intellectual property rights' impact on corporate debt costs, product market competition effects on corporate cash holdings, and government borrowing influences on acquisition strategies. His work frequently examines global contexts, with studies spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. Notable publications include analyses of IPO staging mechanisms (2024), managerial discipline through trade liberalization (2023), and the role of labor protection laws in loan contracting (2015). His recent work emphasizes reproducibility in management science methodology (2023) and cross-border regulatory challenges in M&A. No scientific awards are explicitly listed; however, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contributions. He has advised students across institutions including City University of Hong Kong and the Sauder School of Business, though specific advisee names are not documented here. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Arizona (2008–2010), California State University (2007–2008), and as an HSBC Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (2016–2018). He currently leads the Finance Track at IÉSEG, contributing to programs like the Grande École Master’s in Finance and MSc Corporate Finance courses.

Muhammad Umar Farooqمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Marketing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq is a Lecturer and Module Director at York St John University's London Campus , specializing in Business, Marketing, and Project Management education for postgraduate students. He joined the university in 2022 and previously held roles as an Associate Lecturer at the University of West London, while also contributing to teaching and supervision at the University of East London and Regent’s University London. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), an MBA, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership and Strategy, coupled with the prestigious Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) distinction. His research focuses on digital marketing, SME innovation, AI applications in content creation, and project management strategies. Notable areas include generative AI for SME competitiveness, sustainable lean practices in construction, and agile methodologies in software development. He actively contributes to academic governance as an external examiner at Northumbria University and the University of Huddersfield. Teaching modules include Marketing Communication , Digital Marketing Strategy , Strategic Project Management , and Applied Research Project . His work bridges academic rigor with industry insights, emphasizing practical applications for organizational success. Research Awards: Recognized as FHEA. Professional Contributions: External examiner roles, LinkedIn engagement, and RaY Postgraduate Research supervision.

• Urban Planning
• Land-Use Regulation
• Urban Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raphaël Fischler is a Full Professor and former Dean of the Faculty of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Montreal. He holds dual expertise in urban planning theory, history, and practice, with a focus on North American urban development, land-use regulation, and governance. His academic roles include teaching at McGill University and serving as Dean from 2018–2023, during which he led strategic initiatives like the Quartier de l’Innovation and addressed urban challenges such as housing affordability and metropolitan governance. **Education:** PhD in Urban Planning, UC Berkeley (1993) Master of City Planning, MIT (1987) Master of Science in Architecture, MIT (1987) Bachelor of Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology (1984) **Research Interests:** Fischler’s work explores urban planning’s historical foundations, particularly zoning’s evolution, and integrates reflective practice into pedagogy. He advises on municipal projects and contributes to policy debates on density, public participation, and sustainable urbanism. His research bridges academia and practice, emphasizing ethical planning and community engagement. **Articles Trends:** His recent publications analyze zoning’s historical role, social justice in urban redevelopment, and governance challenges in Montréal. He critiques systemic issues like housing affordability and advocates for equitable urban policies. **Awards & Recognition:** Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners (2020) Émérite Member, Order of Quebec Urban Planners (2014) McGill Principal’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2013) **Grants & Teams:** He collaborates with institutions like the Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en études montréalaises (CRIEM) and advises public agencies on metropolitan development. His work spans academic leadership, professional practice, and public advocacy, addressing urban challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. **Labs/Teams:** Affiliated with the CRIEM , focusing on Montréal’s urban history and contemporary planning issues. He mentors students in urban policy and design through studio courses and thesis supervision.

• Housing Economics
• Urban Economics
• Neighborhood Effects
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Billings is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder, where he holds the Global Real Estate Capital Markets Chair position. He serves as the faculty director of the MS in Real Estate program and research director for the CU Real Estate Center. His work spans multiple research centers including the Center for Research on Consumer Financial Decision Making and the Michael A. Klump Center for Real Estate. Billings received his PhD in Economics from the University of Colorado, a MS in urban planning from the University of North Carolina, and a BS in economics from Georgetown University. Prior to joining CU Boulder in 2016, he was faculty at the University of North Carolina Charlotte with appointments in both economics and public policy, where he also served as faculty director for the real estate center. His research focuses on the intersection of housing, schools, neighborhoods and crime, addressing critical policy issues including the impact of public investment in light-rail transit on neighborhoods, school segregation's influence on academic achievement and crime, neighborhood gentrification causes, lead-based paint in low-income housing, and the effects of sea level rise and natural disasters on neighborhood sorting and household finances. Billings employs sophisticated analysis of large micro-datasets with studies based on data and policies in Charlotte, NC and Denver, CO. His work connects urban economics with public policy, demonstrating how neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes across multiple dimensions. Billings' recent publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on neighborhood effects, school choice impacts, crime economics, and housing market dynamics. His work frequently examines the intersection of race, housing, and economic outcomes, with particular attention to policy implications. He has developed innovative methodological approaches to studying residential amenities and neighborhood spillovers, with increasing attention to climate change impacts on housing markets. His research appears in top journals including The Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Review: Insights, and Journal of Urban Economics. As an educator, Billings teaches undergraduate and masters classes in real estate finance and economics, as well as doctoral and masters level courses on cost-benefit analysis and statistical methods. He has extensive consulting experience conducting economic impact studies, including assessments of North Carolina's public higher education system, affordable housing needs in Colorado communities, and the economic effects of marijuana legalization on property markets. His practical policy work complements his academic research, creating a bridge between theoretical insights and real-world applications. Billings leads significant research initiatives through the CU Real Estate Center, where he directs studies examining the impact of business improvement districts and other urban development policies. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, making substantial contributions to our understanding of how housing, education, and neighborhood environments shape individual outcomes and community development. His December 2023 memo on the HUD Officer Next Door Program exemplifies his engagement with current housing policy issues.

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Banking Regulation
• Climate Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen is Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School. Previously, he was Associate Professor at King's College London and Assistant Professor at University of St Andrews. His research has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and BBC. He holds a BSc in Computing from National University of Singapore, MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management from University of Bristol, and PhD in Finance from University of Edinburgh. Research foci include: Climate risk integration in mortgage markets and corporate finance Impact of social policies (e.g., marriage equality) on credit access Corporate governance and misconduct prevention in banking Local information environments and fraud detection Cross-cultural dimensions of executive decision-making His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent examination of how institutional frameworks (regulation, culture, governance) shape financial behaviors and market outcomes, with recent emphasis on climate finance and social equity impacts. Awards include: David Hume Publication Prize (2015) Semi-finalist, FMA Europe Best Paper Award (2018) Finalist, FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award (2019) Best Registered Report on "Politics and Corporate Power" Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition Best Paper Award (2024) He currently supervises PhD candidates Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei. His externally funded research includes grants from British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and Carnegie UK Trust. He serves as Associate Editor for European Journal of Finance and British Accounting Review. As frequent speaker at central banks and policy forums (Federal Reserve Banks of New York & St. Louis), he translates research insights into regulatory practice and policy development.

Miyuki Hinoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Policy
• Disaster Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miyuki Hino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a Ph.D. in Environment and Resources from Stanford University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Yale University. Her research focuses on climate hazards, governance, and public policy , with emphasis on equitable adaptation to climate change. Key areas include sea level rise impacts, flood risk on property markets, and managed retreat strategies. She has conducted extensive work on floodplain development policies, household relocation programs, and community resilience frameworks. Dr. Hino's interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, urban planning, and social equity . She collaborates with academic and municipal partners, such as the Center for Urban and Regional Studies and Annapolis, MD local governments, to develop actionable solutions for climate adaptation. Her work bridges technical analyses (e.g., sensor networks, machine learning) with policy design to ensure both effectiveness and justice in climate responses. Recent projects emphasize preventing future 'trapped households' by analyzing zoning policies and market dynamics that drive risky development. She advocates for climate-smart growth strategies to balance economic needs with environmental safety, while addressing disparities in vulnerability across communities. Her research has been featured in Science Advances , Nature Climate Change , and interdisciplinary journals. She actively engages with policymakers to translate findings into practical measures, such as equitable buyout programs and floodplain management reforms.

Zaire Dinzey-Floresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Sociology
• Social Inequality
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zaire Dinzey-Flores is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University. Her work examines how urban spaces shape community life and inequality through interdisciplinary frameworks in sociology, urban planning, and public policy, often comparing Caribbean and U.S. contexts. Education: PhD, University of Michigan (2005) Her research focuses on housing design, racial and class segregation, and the role of the built environment in perpetuating inequality. She explores topics such as real estate practices in Brooklyn, transatlantic housing policy, and mobile data analysis of racial segregation. Her publications span urban sociology, criminology, and postcolonial studies, highlighting intersections of race, housing, and policy. Recent work includes a 2023 study on Latina/o/x criminologies and a 2021 photographic exploration of American inequality. Scientific Awards: 2014 Robert E. Park Award (American Sociological Association) 2014 Honorable Mention, Frank Bonilla Book Award (Puerto Rican Studies Association) She serves as Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, actively mentoring students and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects related to urban inequality.

Antoinette Schoarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Fintech
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antoinette Schoar is the Stewart C. Myers-Horn Family Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago and an undergraduate degree from Germany. Her research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, fintech, consumer finance, and cryptocurrencies. She co-founded ideas42, a nonprofit applying behavioral economics to social issues, and co-directs MIT's Consumer Finance Initiative. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Chicago Undergraduate Degree, Germany Research Interests: Her work spans cryptocurrency markets, household finance, and financial intermediation. Recent projects include analyzing the Terra Luna crash, crypto retail trading behavior, and the impact of remote work on labor dynamics. She emphasizes policy-relevant insights, particularly in consumer protection and financial stability. Articles Overview: Her recent publications examine financial advice markets, mortgage market segmentation, and the effects of the pandemic on small businesses. These reflect a focus on real-world applications of financial theory, blending empirical analysis with policy implications. Awards: 2024 TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award 2009 Kauffman Prize Medal Brattle Prize (Journal of Finance) Advising & Grants: She advises on fintech policy and has led NBER Corporate Finance research. Her executive education courses (e.g., Blockchain and Crypto Applications) bridge academic insights with industry practices. Labs/Initiatives: Co-directs MIT Sloan’s Consumer Finance Initiative, exploring technological impacts on consumer markets. Engaged with the NBER Corporate Finance group and serves as Executive Editor of the Journal of Finance.

Tong Lamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History
• Science and Technology Studies
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tong Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies and the Graduate Department of History at the University of Toronto, where he also directs the Dr. David Chu Program in Asia-Pacific Studies at the Asian Institute. His research sits at the intersection of media studies, environmental history, and science and technology studies (STS), focusing on the politics and aesthetics of mobilization in China’s special zones across socialist and postsocialist eras. Employing interdisciplinary methodologies, his work explores themes such as state-precipitated violence, industrial ruination, and the socio-political implications of technology. He is a visual artist whose lens-based projects interrogate military violence, surveillance, and postindustrial landscapes. His recent scholarship analyzes postsocialist urbanism, digital governance, and the temporalities of infrastructure. While the absence of explicit scientific awards or student advisement records in the provided text precludes their inclusion here, his publications and creative practice reflect a sustained engagement with critical historical inquiry and contemporary socio-technological challenges.

Benjamin J. Keysمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Public Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Housing Markets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benjamin J. Keys is a Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School within the Public Economics program. His work focuses on public economics, environmental economics, and financial risk management with particular emphasis on housing markets and climate change impacts. University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School Public Economics Department His research explores: Climate risk capitalization in housing markets Mortgage insurance moral hazard Consumer credit card payment behaviors Emergency credit systems Regional economic redistribution through mortgages Email: benkeys@wharton.upenn.edu Scientific awards include: Fellowships on Consumer Financial Management

Valeria Caiatiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Smart Cities
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Valeria Caiati is an Assistant Professor at the Urban Planning Group within the Built Environment School at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research focuses on sustainable urban mobility, smart cities, and the role of ICTs in fostering sustainable development. She leads the SCRIPTS project exploring demand-driven mobility services and platform technologies. She holds a PhD from TU/e, preceded by professional experience in international consultancy and research institutes in Italy. Valeria teaches courses like 'Built Environment and Smart Mobility' and contributes to 8 active/funded projects, including LEVERAGE and NEDAM initiatives. Her research interests revolve around Mobility as a Service (MaaS), sustainable transportation policies, and behavioral modeling of transport adoption. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including stated choice experiments and portfolio analysis to assess user preferences and system impacts. Recent work examines parking guidance systems, electric vehicle adoption drivers, and corporate sustainability interventions. Valeria has supervised 9 academic works and actively participates in peer-review for journals like Transportation and European Transport Research Review . She engages in professional activities such as invited talks on MaaS bundling strategies and workshop participations on transformative urban mobility. Her teaching portfolio includes courses integrating theory with practical studio projects in urban development.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Zhang Foutz is a Research Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia . Her work bridges Artificial Intelligence , Marketing Analytics , and Consumer Behavior , with a focus on Digital Content and Location-Based Services . She teaches Marketing Analytics , Entertainment Marketing , and Marketing Models across undergraduate to PhD programs. Ph.D. in Marketing, Cornell University M.S. in Statistics & Marketing, Cornell University B.S. in Economics, Fudan University Her research investigates: AI-Powered Entertainment Marketing : Using machine learning to analyze consumer behavior in digital content. Privacy and Ethical Data Use : Studying consumer trade-offs between privacy and public good, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic . Location Analytics : Leveraging mobile data for urban economics, real estate, and emergency response modeling (e.g., MobiRescue for disaster logistics). Prosocial Consumer Behavior : Exploring how social capital and diversity drive innovation and policy compliance. Recent publications highlight trends in Reinforcement Learning for crisis management, Privacy-Preserving AI , and Freemium Pricing Models in digital markets. Her awards include the 2025 UVA Outstanding Researcher Award and the 2018 Mallen Award for motion picture studies. Natasha serves as an Area Editor for multiple journals, emphasizing Data Science in marketing. She has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated on projects analyzing Big Data in consumer mobility and platform economics.

David S. Caudillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Science Studies
• Law and Literature
• Sports and Entertainment Law

David S. Caudill is a Professor of Law and the inaugural Arthur M. Goldberg Family Chair at Villanova University’s Widger School of Law since 2005. He also holds the title of Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law Faculty. Caudill has held visiting appointments at the University of Texas, Southern Illinois University, Cardozo School of Law, and the University of Florida. Education: J.D., University of Houston Law Center (1981) Ph.D., Philosophy, Free University of Amsterdam (1989) B.A., Philosophy, Michigan State University (1973) Postdoctoral work: Science & Technology Studies at Virginia Tech (2001) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute (1994-95) Caudill’s research bridges law and science studies , law and literature , and sports and entertainment law . His recent work examines the legal implications of scientific consensus, confidentiality in business contexts, and the ethical dimensions of literary narratives in jurisprudence. His five 2025 publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with legal ethics, scientific evidence in courtrooms, and the intersection of law with cultural and scientific discourse. Articles address topics like non-disclosure agreements, climate change litigation, and the use of literature in legal ethics training. Scientific Awards: SKAPP grant (2007) Société de Chimie Industrielle Fellow (2007/2008) Before academia, Caudill practiced real estate and sports law, clerked for the Fifth Circuit, and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas. His presentations span themes like expertise crises, psychoanalytic theory in law, and religious aspects of legal epistemology.

Philip O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Land and Property Development
• Urban Planning
• Land Value Capture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Philip O'Brien is a Senior Lecturer in the Urban Studies & Social Policy department at the University of Glasgow . His work bridges urban planning , land economics , and institutional theory , focusing on state-market dynamics in property development and policy frameworks like zoning and land value capture . Research Interests: Land and Property Development : Analyzing market-state interactions in urban development. Planning as Market Maker : Exploring how planning systems stimulate or constrain economic activity. Institutionalist Theory : Applying institutional analysis to planning and development processes. European Urban Policy : Comparative studies of zoning and regulatory frameworks across Europe. Publication Trends : His work spans urban economics , planning reform , and housing resilience , with a focus on zoning , land value capture , and market institutions . Recent articles examine Cultural Political Economy approaches to regional construction and European planning systems . Grants: Co-Investigator, Urban Retrofit UK (ESRC, 2024-2027, £1.5M) Co-Investigator, EqualHouse (Horizon Europe, 2024-2027, €3M) Lead on Scottish Land Commission projects and RICS Research Trust grants. Teaching: Convenes modules on MSc City Planning , MSc Real Estate , and International Real Estate Markets , emphasizing planning-process and institutional markets .

Katherine M. O'Reganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty and Spatial Inequality
• Residential Segregation
• Racial Segregation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katherine M. O'Regan is a Professor of Public Policy and Planning at NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. She serves as Faculty Director of both the Master of Science in Public Policy Program and the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. PhD in Economics from University of California at Berkeley Former Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (April 2014–January 2017) Her research focuses on poverty, spatial inequality, and housing policy, including residential segregation, concentrated disadvantage, and the impact of housing programs on neighborhoods. She has contributed to debates on affordable housing reforms, fair housing, and eviction practices in New York City. O'Regan has received teaching accolades from Berkeley, Yale, and NYU. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Bloomberg CityLab, Washington Post, and PBS Newshour, often addressing housing crises and urban policy challenges.