Dr. Maria Estrella Gómez Herrera is a Full Professor at the University of Balearic Islands (UIB) and a member of Bruegel's Network of Excellence for the Future of Work. Previously, she worked as a researcher at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Her research focuses on digitization's impact on economies and societies, particularly online labor markets, digital platforms, and regulation of digital markets. Collaborates with leading international institutions like Bocconi University, Max Planck Institute, Télécom Paris, and the European Commission Presents at prestigious conferences including the Paris Seminar on Digitalization Economics, NBER Summer Institute, and CESIfo Summer Institute Her teaching includes courses like Economía del Turismo and thesis supervision for Economics and Tourism degrees at UIB since 2020-21.
Brian Jones serves as a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University, where he has taught since 2004. He is actively affiliated with the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Citizenship, Education and Society, The Futures Research Group, and the Sustainable Business Research Institute, contributing to multiple transnational projects focused on SME sustainability and innovation. His research centers on enterprise and entrepreneurship education, social media dynamics in marketing, and corporate social responsibility, with particular emphasis on family-owned small businesses. Current projects include Erasmus plus-funded work on intergenerational succession planning and frameworks for integrated reporting in SMEs, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic theory with practical business applications in sustainability and digital transformation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on small and medium enterprises across three interconnected domains: digital economy impacts (sharing economy platforms, social media marketing), sustainability frameworks (integrated reporting, CSR communication), and family business continuity (succession planning, curriculum development). His work increasingly examines transnational policy implications while maintaining strong Yorkshire regional economic engagement. Brian supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students while leading significant funded initiatives including INTEREST (Integrated Reporting for SME Transparency), ISSUE (Innovative Solutions for Sustainability in Education), and COLECO (Collaborative Economy curriculum development), alongside consultancy projects with ERDF and DfID. He co-directs multiple research entities within Leeds Beckett's ecosystem: the Sustainable Business Research Institute hosts his FAME (Family Business Sustainability) and INSIST (Intergenerational Succession) projects, while The Futures Research Group advances his work on long-term strategic foresight methodologies through the definition of "predictable, probable, possible, plausible, preferable and creatable futures".
Laura Rondi is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Polytechnic University of Turin. She is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center FULL - Future Urban Legacy Lab. Her research focuses on corporate governance, ownership structure, firm investment decisions, managerial incentives, industrial organization, and microeconomic analysis, with interdisciplinary work on digital platforms, environmental economics, and policy. Current roles: Full Professor, Editorial Board Member for multiple journals, PhD College member Past roles: Contract Professor at Collegio Carlo Alberto, Senior Researcher at National Research Council Her recent publications analyze Airbnb's market impact, green transition projects, carbon capture technologies, and corporate governance reforms. Key research themes include digital infrastructure, sustainable industries, and the intersection of economics with technological advancements. Scientific committees: SIEPI, American Economic Association, European Economic Association Editorial leadership: Journal of Regulatory Economics, Italian Economic Journal, Economics and Industrial Policy She contributes to teaching in Economics and Management of Digital Services and Corporate Economics and Finance programs, and participates in PNRR-funded research networks including CyberResilience and Green Technologies.
Eric Nost is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics at the University of Guelph. His research examines how data technologies transform environmental governance, with a focus on political ecology, digital governance, and environmental justice. Nost investigates the human dimensions of data systems in addressing sustainability challenges related to climate adaptation, conservation, and food security. He directs projects including Digital Conservation (assessing conservation technologies) and Environmental Enforcement Watch (analyzing environmental compliance data). As part of the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative, Nost analyzes socio-environmental data accessibility and federal climate change representations. Nost teaches courses in nature-society geography, mapping, and conservation leadership. His publications critically examine data-driven environmental governance, digital agriculture, coastal restoration planning, and environmental justice tools. Current research explores AI in climate governance and digital ontologies of nature.
Andrew Coleman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton. He is affiliated with the Centre for Environment and Society and the People, Nature and Places Research Excellence Group. His research focuses on spatial planning's role in climate adaptation, coastal resilience, flood management, and regulating short-term rentals. He holds external roles including membership in the RTPI's SE Regional Activities Committee and has led initiatives to bridge academic research with practitioner needs through webinars and conferences. Education: Bachelor of Town Planning Studies, Cardiff University Master of Environmental Impact Assessment, University of Brighton Research Interests: Coleman explores how planning systems can address coastal erosion, flood risk, and climate change through integrated approaches. He emphasizes practical solutions like Strategic Flood Risk Assessments and sustainable drainage systems. His work also examines urban heat islands and the socio-economic impacts of short-term rentals on communities. Teaching & Engagement: He supervises MSc dissertations on topics such as 'levelling up' policies and mineral planning, with student projects frequently recognized in RTPI Excellence Awards. Teaching methods prioritize collaborative learning and practitioner involvement through group activities and real-world case studies. Professional Activities: As Principal of Coleman Planning and Environmental, he advises on government and agency projects related to water management and flood resilience. He organizes RTPI webinars like 'Bridging The Gap' to connect academic researchers with practicing planners.
Dr. Sarah Sinclair is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics Finance & Marketing at RMIT University, Australia. Her research focuses on economic policy analysis, family economics, and structural ageing, with notable projects addressing NowCasting via pedestrian data, fertility decision-making, and green finance in property development. She supervises research on housing affordability, child support systems, and blockchain applications in real estate. Sinclair is involved in funded projects with AHURI, CSIRO, and the Victorian Government, exploring topics like gendered housing policies and aging in place. She coordinates courses on blockchain economics and contributes as an Associate Editor to Economic Analysis and Policy . Her work bridges economic theory with practical policy solutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to socio-economic challenges. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Key Projects: CSIRO NGETGP: Digital capabilities for aged care ($70-NGET-R2). Victorian Government: Digital inclusion initiatives. REIA/REINZ: Blockchain in real estate. Teaching: Economics assessment of policy in health, demography, education, child support, and housing. Grants & Awards: Over $87k from AHURI for housing productivity research (2016). Her research trends emphasize data-driven policy analysis, with recent work exploring blockchain, urban management, and equity in housing and aging. Sinclair’s articles highlight cross-sector collaboration and evidence-based solutions for socio-economic disparities. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Advising: Supervised projects on Ethiopia’s child welfare, Pakistan’s financial inclusion, and Australia’s home equity use. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams addressing urban challenges and policy design, reflecting her commitment to actionable research outcomes.
Jenna Päläs is a Visiting Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences and a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Lapland. Her research focuses on the legal dimensions of the sharing economy, particularly contractual relations in peer-to-peer platforms, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks. She has contributed to projects such as 'Jaava' (responsibility in sharing economy tourism) and 'ValueBioMat' (bio-oil composites). Her research interests include technology-driven legal reform, risk management in platform economies, and sustainable cooperation models. She has published widely on topics such as short-term rental regulations, circular economy pathways, and action research methodologies. Key Projects: Co-investigator in 5 projects funded by Business Finland, Research Council of Finland, and EU. Editorial Roles: Chief editor of Oikeus journal (2023–2024). Media Engagement: Authored media pieces on Airbnb regulations, consumer rights in sharing platforms, and legal frameworks for digital innovation. Her work integrates legal scholarship with interdisciplinary fields like tourism studies and material science, emphasizing practical solutions to regulatory challenges.
Jordi Jofre-Monseny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Universitat de Barcelona and a researcher at the Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB), where he also serves as Director of the Cities Research Programme. His work bridges urban economics, public economics, and fiscal federalism, with a strong empirical focus on housing, migration, and local policy impacts. His research interests include: Urban economics, particularly housing markets and agglomeration economies Public economics, including tax policy and intergovernmental fiscal relations Environmental economics, especially waste and recycling policies Labor and gender dynamics in urban contexts The economic impacts of immigration and short-term rentals His recent publications in journals such as Journal of Urban Economics , Regional Science and Urban Economics , and Fiscal Studies reflect a consistent focus on evaluating urban policies using rigorous empirical methods. His work often examines how local institutions, regulations, and economic structures shape urban development and inequality. Scientific contributions and collaborations include: Studies on rent control, Airbnb, and housing affordability in Barcelona Analysis of landfill taxation and recycling behavior Research on gender gaps in labor participation linked to commuting Investigations into the manipulation of population statistics for fiscal grants Jordi Jofre-Monseny advises no listed students in the provided text but is actively engaged in research and policy dialogue. He collaborates widely with scholars across Europe and has contributed to edited volumes such as The Economics of Agglomeration . His work is supported by affiliations with IEB and the Cities Research Programme, which fosters interdisciplinary urban research.
Douglas Harris is a Professor and Nathan T. Nemetz Chair in Legal History at the Allard School of Law , University of British Columbia. He specializes in property law and legal history, with a focus on Indigenous fisheries regulation, condominium law, and urban legal frameworks. B.A. (UBC History), LL.B. (University of Toronto), LLM (UBC), Ph.D. (Osgoode Hall Law School) 2001–present faculty member; 2008–2013 Associate Dean Graduate Studies & Research 2016–2021 Chair of UBC Press Publications Board Research Interests : Harris bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges. His work on Indigenous fisheries and land rights critiques colonial legal systems, while his condominium law research examines its global rise as a residential governance model and its implications for urban equity. Scientific Awards : George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence (2013) Faculty Scholar Award (2016) Landing Native Fisheries won John T. Saywell Prize (2011) Publications & Supervision : Harris’s recent articles analyze volumetric property subdivision, rural condominium sprawl, and regulatory challenges in strata governance. He co-authored Canada’s leading Property Law Reader (5th ed.) and supervises LLM/PhD students in property law, Aboriginal law, and legal history.
Donovan Collier is an Associate Professor in the Business Management department at the University of the District of Columbia's School of Business and Public Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Auburn University, an M.S. in Strategic Management from the University of Memphis, and a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Southeast Missouri State University. Education: Ph.D. in Management, Auburn University M.S. in Business Administration (Strategic Management), University of Memphis B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Southeast Missouri State University His research focuses on strategic management, organizational resilience, and crisis leadership, particularly analyzing firm-level performance during turbulent times. Recent work explores leader sensegiving in crises and the intersection of short-term rental platforms like Airbnb with urban housing policy. Key publications include a 2024 study on United Nations Security Council communications during crises and a 2023 analysis of NYC's regulatory challenges with Airbnb. He serves on multiple university committees, including the Graduate Council and Middle States Accreditation Steering Committee.
Associate Professor Rebecca Leshinsky is an academic and barrister specializing in property law and urban planning at RMIT University's School of Property, Planning and Project Management. With over 20 years of legal and urban planning experience, her research focuses on property rights, land use planning, real estate technologies, and ESG frameworks. She has advised on projects such as the feasibility of AI in aged care and flood-resilient retrofitting in residential properties. Her work bridges legal, technological, and policy dimensions in real estate and urban development. Research interests include restitution of missing property, multi-unit living dynamics, and blockchain applications in property management. She supervises research on topics like gated communities and transborder land administration. Her industry collaborations emphasize practical solutions for contemporary property challenges, such as strata management and ESG compliance. Notably, she contributed to parliamentary housing inquiries and valuation industry diversity reports. Publications span interdisciplinary themes like blockchain-driven digital transformation, flammable cladding governance, and ESG financial instruments. Her work frequently addresses regulatory gaps in emerging technologies and cross-cultural land rights. She is open to media engagements and mentoring PhD/Masters students.
Jamila E. Jefferson is the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor of Law and inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at the University of Kansas School of Law. She previously served as a professor at Wayne State University School of Law and University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, and held visiting roles at multiple institutions. Her legal career includes over a decade of private practice in Washington D.C. and New Orleans, followed by a judicial clerkship for Judge Carl E. Stewart of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School A.B., Harvard College Research Interests: Professor Jefferson focuses on property law’s role in perpetuating racial inequities, particularly how marginalized communities are excluded from public spaces through legal mechanisms. Her work critiques systemic racism embedded in zoning laws, nuisance doctrines, and policing practices. She examines how property regimes enforce racial hierarchies and proposes reforms to address structural injustices. Recent work explores the intersection of technology (e.g., AI in smart cities) with traditional property governance frameworks. Key Contributions: Pioneered the concept of "Dignity Takings" to describe harms caused by criminal histories and exclusionary policies Deconstructed modern housing discrimination in the sharing economy (e.g., Airbnb) Explored weaponization of historic preservation laws in gentrifying areas Awards: American Bar Foundation Fellow (2020–present) ABA Jefferson B. Fordham Advocacy Award (2021) University of Missouri System Presidential Engagement Fellow (2020–2021) Professional Leadership: Executive Committee Member, AALS Property Section Chair, ABA Government Operations and Liability Committee Co-Chair, Southeast/Southwest People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference Clinical and Academic Roles: Led interim direction of UMKC’s Black Studies Program, developed courses on fair housing law, and contributed to curriculum innovation in property law education.
Bill Duncan is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Law , specializing in Property Law , Commercial Leasing , and Contractual Disputes . He has co-authored over 120 publications since 1997, including seminal works on Commercial Leases in Australia (10th ed., 2024) and The Construction and Performance of Commercial Contracts (3rd ed., 2023). His research intersects with environmental law through analyses of carbon sequestration rights and disaster response communication , particularly in Effective communication during disasters (2015). Key collaborations with Sharon Christensen , Bill Dixon , and Megan Window Contributions to Queensland Government and Commercial and Property Law Research Centre initiatives His work addresses land transaction complexities , including statutory disclosure under the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) , mortgage enforcement, and strata scheme governance . While no scientific awards are listed, his extensive output influences Australian property law reform and consumer protection in real estate transactions.
Carlos Carbajo Nogal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Law , Faculty of Law , Universidad de León . His research focuses on Tax Law , Financial Law , and Local Taxation . He is affiliated with the research group DERFIN (Derecho Financiero de la Universidad de León) and earned his doctorate from the Universidad de Burgos with a thesis on housing taxation in Spain. Education : PhD in Law (Universidad de Burgos, 2010) Research Interests His work addresses fiscal incentives, regional taxation, real estate taxation, and gender violence tax mechanisms. He explores the interplay between constitutional mandates and local tax policies, including agricultural incentives and digital platform taxation. Recent Publications His recent articles (2023–2025) cover topics such as audiovisual tax incentives, local tax reforms in Spain, and fiscal harmonization for tobacco products, reflecting his expertise in Regional Taxation and Public Finance .
Cayrua Chaves Fonseca is a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of the Balearic Islands , affiliated with the Department of Applied Economics. His research focuses on applied microeconomics at the intersection of digital economy , cultural economics , and urban economics . He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Microeconomics and Economic Evaluation of Projects and is a member of the International Economics (GREI) research group. PhD in Economics from CEMFI, Madrid Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering from Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil, with study-abroad experience in Australia and the USA His recent research examines: How cultural norms influence social conformity in online reviews (e.g., Tripadvisor) Impacts of digital short-term rental platforms on housing markets and urban dynamics The role of online reviews in firm survival and consumer decision-making Key publications include: July 2024: Peer-reviewed study on Airbnb regulation in Santa Monica (International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis) July 2024: Working paper analyzing Airbnb effects on housing prices in Madrid (causal mediation with instrumental variables) October 2024: Work-in-progress quantifying cultural differences in social influence via online reviews (discontinuity in Tripadvisor ratings) July 2021: Theoretical model on online reviews and firm dynamics in the restaurant industry He participates in R&D structures like the consolidated GREI group and has taught courses including: Microeconomics I (2023-24, UIB) Economic Evaluation of Projects (2023-24, UIB) Extensions of Economic Evaluation (2023-24, UIB) Big Data/Web Scraping (2020-21, CEMFI) Machine Learning in Finance (2019-20, CEMFI)
