Kati Rahikainen is a Junior Researcher and Doctoral Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland. She is part of the Multidimensional Tourism Institute and the Sustainable Naturecultures and Multispecies Future (SuMu) research groups, as well as the Discipline-specific doctoral programme. Her work focuses on tourism research, particularly the intersection of sharing economy, value creation, and legal frameworks. Key projects include the 'Jaava' initiative (2020–2022), funded by Business Finland, which explored responsibility and value creation in the sharing economy within Finnish Lapland's tourism sector. Her research integrates institutionalist perspectives and legal analyses to address challenges in short-term rental (STR) regulation and corporate social responsibility. Research Interests: Tourism policy, sharing economy dynamics, legal dimensions of STR, business models, and digital platforms in service economies. Her conference presentations and publications highlight trends in balancing legal frameworks with responsible business practices in tourism. She has contributed to discussions on institutional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas in emerging sharing economy landscapes.
Tan Chuan Hoo is an Associate Professor (tenured) and Deputy Head of the Department of Information Systems and Analytics at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing. With a distinguished academic career spanning multiple continents, he brings expertise in digital transformation, healthcare informatics, and enterprise systems to his teaching and research. His educational background includes: B.Sc. (1st Class Honours, National University of Singapore) M.Sc. (Accelerated, National University of Singapore) Ph.D. (National University of Singapore) Professor Tan's research focuses on digital transformation, particularly designing, deploying, and evaluating technological innovations. His work centers on two critical areas: digital commerce (provision of digital services such as online shopping aids) and digital organization (ensuring operational efficiency and performance). His research has significant implications for healthcare institutions, corporations, and crisis preparedness and response organizations. He conducts comprehensive analyses using various scientific methodologies including field experiments and mixed methods to understand how digital technologies reshape business operations and enhance societal well-being. His publication record shows a consistent focus on information systems, with recent articles (2020-2025) emphasizing healthcare informatics, digital transformation, and open innovation. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward understanding how technology intersects with organizational effectiveness and societal implications, with increasing attention to healthcare applications and digital crisis management. Professor Tan has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to the field: Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, NUS (2024, 2017) Information Management Research Award, China Information Economics Society (2023) Reviewer Hall of Fame, Journal of AIS (2020) Outstanding Associate Editor Award, MIS Quarterly (2016) Best Reviewer Award, Journal of AIS (2016) INFORMS ISS Design Science Award (2013) Honorable Mention, Journal of AIS (2015) He has successfully advised PhD students and collaborated with public and private entities on research projects. His editorial service as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research and MIS Quarterly, along with board memberships at other leading journals, demonstrates his significant influence in the field. Professor Tan has secured research grants supporting projects on digital crisis preparedness, disaster response technology, and healthcare digitalization. His research group focuses on understanding how technology can be designed and implemented to support organizations in crisis situations, enhance healthcare services, and improve digital commerce. Current projects include examining digital crisis management, technology for disaster response, and the digital transformation of healthcare services.
Pardis Emami-Naeini is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Duke University, with joint appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She serves as the Director of the Duke Interdisciplinary Security, Privacy, and Interaction Research (InSPIre) lab and is a Duke Science and Technology Scholar. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, public policy, and electrical engineering, with a focus on developing usable privacy and security solutions that empower individuals from diverse sociodemographic backgrounds. Dr. Emami-Naeini earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University in 2020, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Washington (2020-2022). Her research sits at the intersection of security, privacy, and human-computer interaction, with particular expertise in IoT security, technology-enabled abuse, reproductive health privacy, and smart city security. She has published extensively at flagship venues including IEEE S&P, CHI, CSCW, and SOUPS, with her work covered by major media outlets such as Wired and The Wall Street Journal. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining the human dimensions of security and privacy in emerging technologies, from LLM chatbots for mental health to social robots and period-tracking apps in the post-Roe v. Wade landscape. Her work consistently emphasizes the need for privacy-aware design that accounts for diverse user needs and contexts, particularly for vulnerable populations. Google Systems and ML Research Gift Award (2025) Google AI Research Scholar Program Award (2024) Top 5% Instructor in Duke Trinity College (2024) ORAU Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2023) Duke Science and Technology Scholar (2022) IEEE S&P paper highlighted in IEEE Security and Privacy Magazine (2021) CyLab Presidential Fellowship (2019) Dr. Emami-Naeini actively mentors several Ph.D. students including Jabari Kwesi, Jessie Cao, and Hiba Laabadli, as well as undergraduate and master's students. Her research has influenced key organizations including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Consumer Reports, and the World Economic Forum in creating usable security and privacy labels for smart devices. She serves on numerous program committees including USENIX Security and CHI, and has participated in NSF grant review panels, demonstrating her growing leadership in the security and privacy community. Her InSPIre lab conducts user-centered research to uncover security and privacy needs of diverse stakeholders, with a particular focus on marginalized communities. The lab's work spans multiple domains including intimate partner violence, reproductive health, virtual reality, and smart cities, always with a strong emphasis on translating research findings into practical tools and policy recommendations.
Dr. Pranita Shrestha is a Researcher at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her work focuses on urban planning, housing policy, and informal settlements, with particular attention to platform-mediated housing markets and their socio-economic impacts. Her research spans topics such as cultural heritage management, rural community resilience, and policy responses to urban housing challenges. Shrestha has contributed to significant studies including analyses of Airbnb's impact on housing markets, post-disaster rehabilitation in Kathmandu Valley's World Heritage Sites, and the role of digital platforms in enabling informal housing practices. Her work often intersects with issues of equity, policy effectiveness, and spatial justice. Key projects include the AHURI-funded study on short-term rental accommodations and collaborative research on social housing marketization in New South Wales. Her research outputs include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and policy reports addressing global urban challenges. Shrestha's expertise is reflected in her interdisciplinary approach, combining policy analysis with field studies in diverse contexts such as Kathmandu, Sydney, and Turkey's Behramkale region. She actively engages with both academic and policy communities to advance evidence-based solutions for urban sustainability and affordability.
Professor Shaun Bond is the Frank Finn Professor of Finance at the UQ Business School, University of Queensland. He has held prior positions as the West Shell Professor of Real Estate at the University of Cincinnati (Director of the UC Real Estate Center) and as a lecturer at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Land Economy. He has also served as a visiting professor at Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University. Education: PhD and MPhil in Economics from the University of Cambridge; Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Queensland. Research Interests: Real estate finance, financial economics, investment and risk management, and financial econometrics. Publications: Over 33 works including 28 journal articles, 2 book chapters, and 2 conference publications, focusing on real estate markets, financial forecasting, and ESG integration. Funding: Current Macoun Research Scholar Program (2021–2025); recent grants from Queensland Government and QIC Limited for short-term rental regulation and investment management research. Supervision: Available for PhD supervision in real estate asset pricing and financial market sentiment.
John Infranca is an Associate Professor of Law at Suffolk University School of Law , where he serves as Director of Faculty Scholarship & Research. His work bridges land use regulation , affordable housing policy , property theory , and law and religion , with a focus on urban legal frameworks and regulatory innovation. Education: JD from New York University School of Law, MTS in Moral Theology from Notre Dame, BA in Liberal Studies from Notre Dame. His research examines zoning reforms , sharing economy regulation , and religious liberty-adjacent land use issues . He co-edited the Cambridge Handbook on the Law of the Sharing Economy (2018) and the Elgar Research Agenda for Land Use and Planning Law (2023). Recent articles analyze exclusionary zoning , development rights transfers , and state-level preemption in housing crises . His work has been recognized in leading journals and forums, including the Stanford/Harvard/Yale Junior Faculty Forum (2020). Notably, he has served as a Florence Rogatz Visiting Professor at Yale Law School (Spring 2024, returning 2026) and teaches courses in Property Law , Land Use , and Religion & Law . Scientific Recognition: Differentiating Exclusionary Tendencies selected for Stanford/Harvard/Yale Junior Faculty Forum (2020) Multiple articles featured in Land Use & Environmental Law Review as top land use law works
Torin Monahan is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and co-Editor-in-Chief of Surveillance & Society , the leading journal on surveillance studies. He earned his PhD and MS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and BA/MA from California State University, Northridge. His research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of surveillance, particularly racial and gender inequalities, digital platforms, urban studies, and dual-career academic dynamics. Education: PhD, Science and Technology Studies – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute MS – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BA, MA – California State University, Northridge Research Interests: Monahan's work explores surveillance systems' intersection with race, gender, and technology. He has authored seven books, including the award-winning Surveillance in the Time of Insecurity (2010), and investigates AI surveillance in higher education. Current studies include visual and performance art critiques of surveillance and racializing effects of security protocols. Publication Trends: Recent articles address dual-career academic challenges ( Discover Education , 2024), ethical surveillance impossibility (2025), and urban surveillance impacts of ride-hailing platforms ( Cities , 2022). His scholarship spans Surveillance & Society , The Qualitative Report , and International Journal of Cultural Studies , emphasizing critical race theory, data politics, and community resistance. Scientific Awards: Surveillance Studies Book Prize (2011) Expert Testimony to the European Commission Invited Discussant, U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence Grants & Collaborations: Monahan has received multiple U.S. National Science Foundation grants. He collaborates with scholars like Jill Fisher and David Murakami Wood, focusing on dual-career couples, hospital information systems, and critical surveillance theory. His 2024 Discover Education paper synthesizes institutional challenges for dual-career academic hiring.
Matias Thuen Jørgensen is an Associate Professor and head of the Center for Tourism Research at Roskilde University, Denmark, within the Department of Social Sciences and Business. His interdisciplinary research bridges business studies, sociology, and human geography to examine tourism's societal impacts, with empirical focus on Chinese tourism markets and Nordic destinations. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017), awarded through the competitive Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. His educational foundation combines rigorous academic training with field expertise in tourism phenomena. The PhD research at Hong Kong Polytechnic University established his methodological approach to analyzing tourism distribution systems through Activity Theory and Actor-Network Theory frameworks. Jørgensen's research critically examines tourism's role in sustainable community development, emphasizing how mundane everyday experiences create destination value in Nordic contexts. His work explores social value creation through tourist-resident interactions, regenerative tourism models like CopenPay, and the socio-economic implications of tourism transitions in peri-urban areas. Key themes include the ethical dimensions of tourism development, community mobilization through social entrepreneurship, and the complex interplay between tourism policy and local realities. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in regenerative tourism frameworks, micro-level host-guest interactions, and policy responses to overtourism challenges. His scholarship increasingly focuses on climate-responsive tourism models, ethical pricing mechanisms in aviation, and regulatory approaches to short-term rentals, demonstrating consistent evolution toward solution-oriented sustainability research. Notable recognitions include: Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (2014) Nomination for Danish National University Teaching Award (2023) Peter Keller Award (2022) Roskilde University Teaching Prize (2022) Teacher of the Year Award, Roskilde University (2022) As principal investigator on seven research projects totaling over 3 million DKK in funding, Jørgensen has secured grants from diverse sources including industry partnerships and public research councils. Current projects include the SeNSE initiative on sustainable nature-based tourism entrepreneurship and the Tourism Business Model Tool development. He actively supervises doctoral research on social value creation in urban tourism encounters while contributing to policy formulation through UNWTO engagements and frequent media commentary. Leading the Center for Tourism Research (CFTR), he fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between academics, industry stakeholders, and policymakers. His recent activities include organizing the 2025 Academy of Management symposium on tourism transitions and establishing the 'Tourism and Everyday Life in Cities' research network, positioning CFTR at the forefront of contemporary tourism scholarship.
Jorge Morais Carvalho is an Associate Professor at the NOVA School of Law (NOVA University Lisbon), where he has held prominent roles including Vice Dean and Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree . He serves as Director of the NOVA Consumer Lab and a Researcher at CEDIS – Research & Development Center on Law and Society . Education: Law Degree (2002), NOVA School of Law PhD (2011), NOVA School of Law Research Focus: His work spans Consumer Law , Digital Contract Law , and Alternative Dispute Resolution , particularly in the context of EU regulations and comparative legal systems. Recent publications address contractual compliance, data privacy, and sustainable practices in digital commerce. Scientific Contributions: Jorge has authored or co-authored over 150 books and articles, including influential works on consumer rights, insolvency, and comparative legal frameworks. His editorial roles include Editor of EuCML – Journal of European Consumer and Market Law and Subdirector of Themis – Revista da NOVA School of Law . Academic Engagement: He has participated in over 100 seminars, conferences, and colloquia across Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Spain, England, Italy, Luxembourg, Mozambique, Peru, Poland, and Portugal, reflecting his international impact.
Mireia Artigot Golobardes is an Associate Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Pompeu Fabra University, where she holds a Ramón y Cajal research fellowship. She is admitted to the bar in both New York and Barcelona and previously clerked for Hon. Edwin H. Stern at the New Jersey Appellate Division. Her interdisciplinary research examines private law through economic lenses, with specializations in contract law, consumer protection, and digital market regulation. Education: JSD & LLM, Cornell Law School Law Degree & BA Economics, Pompeu Fabra University BA Music, Conservatory of Barcelona Research Focus: Her work investigates algorithmic decision-making in consumer transactions, AI's impact on fundamental rights, sustainability in contract law, and regulatory frameworks for digital markets. She leads significant projects including: JuLIA (Justice, Fundamental Rights and AI) - EU-funded judicial training program AlgorithmLaw - Examining algorithmic transparency in legal norms iConsumers - Studying digital market impacts on consumer rights Publications: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on law-economics-technology intersections. Recent works examine algorithmic personalization in consumer contracts (2022), sustainability challenges in market regulation (2024), and limitations of data protection frameworks (2021). The publications show progressive engagement with emerging digital law challenges. Awards & Honors: Ramón y Cajal Research Fellowship (Spain's prestigious research award) Professional Activities: She maintains international connections through visiting professorships at Brooklyn Law School, University of Kassel, University of Trento, and research visits to NYU and University of Western Cape. She serves as Teaching Fellow for the Europaeum Program at Oxford University and is affiliated with UPF's Center for Studies in AI and Natural Intelligence.
Ginger Zhe Jin is the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has held significant roles including Director of the FTC Bureau of Economics (2016–2017) and Senior Principal Economist at Amazon (2019–2020). Currently, she serves as a Managing Editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization and a Research Associate at NBER since 2012. PhD in Economics from UCLA (2000) Her research focuses on information asymmetry and its solutions, spanning applications such as e-commerce, health economics, data regulation, and consumer protection. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Sloan Foundation, and the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, her work has been cited in major media outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal . Recent publications address algorithmic pricing, GDPR impacts on venture investment, and tech mergers. She co-founded Hazel Analytics (2014) and became a Senior Consultant to Compass Lexecon (2025), emphasizing the practical application of her research. Key awards: NBER affiliation, Industrial Organization Society board member Jin advises PhD students Lixi Wang, Sarah Maria Anastasia Webb, and Jingyi Xing. Her lab work includes experimental studies on consumer ratings, peer-to-peer lending, and blood donation policies.
Christian Zeller is a University Professor at the University of Salzburg, specializing in Sociology and Social Geography. His research focuses on regional housing market dynamics, globalization of pharmaceutical industries, and sustainability movements against fossil capital. Key research areas: Housing market crises, tourism-driven urbanization, pharmaceutical geopolitics Projects: IMMOBOOM (Salzburg real estate), Pharma industry expansion studies Current activities: Editor of 'Stadt, Land, Wohnen' anthology, organizer of academic events Public engagement: Science4Future Salzburg advocate, documentary film contributor Publications span 2008-2024, with 106 works including books, journal articles, and conference chapters. Recent work analyzes fossil capital resistance and housing allocation practices.
Rodrigo Martinez is a Lecturer in Economics and Finance of Real Estate at University College London (UCL) within The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. He previously held a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University and received his PhD from Universitat de Barcelona (2021). His work focuses on housing affordability, housing policy, and urban adaptation to climate change. Education: PhD in Economics (Universitat de Barcelona), MSc in Finance and Economics (Pompeu Fabra University) Research Interests include urban economics, real estate finance, public economics, and climate change adaptation. His recent publications address topics such as flood risk management in urban areas, rent control policies, and the impact of short-term rentals on housing markets. Teaching Activities at UCL include leading modules on Real Estate Data Analysis and Forms of Value of Real Estate, as well as teaching Basic Business Economics. Languages: English, Spanish (Latin American), Catalan
Filippo Celata is a Full Professor at the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory and Finance , Faculty of Economics , Sapienza University of Rome. He coordinates the PhD program in Geografia Economica e Statistica Territoriale and the Dottorato Modelli per l'Economia, il Territorio e la Finanza . Researcher since 2006, Full Professor since 2021 Editor-in-Chief of Rivista Geografica Italiana Coordinator of multiple research projects including PNRR PE CHANGES and Horizon Marie Curie Staff Exchange Media presence in Corriere della Sera , Wall Street Journal , Rai TV networks, and international outlets His research focuses on urban and regional economies , sociospatial inequalities , and spatial data analysis , with particular emphasis on: Platform economy's impact on urban housing Critical geographies of the Mediterranean Climate change adaptation in coastal areas Post-pandemic urban governance Digital geographies and algorithmic mediation Community-led sustainability initiatives Recent publications examine: Short-term rental dynamics in European cities Italian radical geography's historical roots Climate crisis effects on coastal territories Digital platforms' role in spatial commodification Community gardening regulation in Rome He coordinates PhD workshops and seminars on economic geography, with a methodology focused on: Multi-level governance analysis Critical policy evaluation Decolonizing geographical traditions Qualitative-quantitative data integration
Murray Rice is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of North Texas, where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. His academic work focuses on urban-economic geography with particular emphasis on business location patterns across North America. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Geography University: University of North Texas Dr. Rice's research investigates the spatial distribution of corporate headquarters , subsidiary offices, and retail/commercial activity across metropolitan areas. He examines urban growth dynamics through studies of suburbanization , urban sprawl , and commuting patterns , with recent projects analyzing shopping mall impacts and multinational retail expansion strategies. His scholarly output reveals consistent focus on retail geography (18% of publications), corporate location analysis (24%), and urban development patterns (37%). Temporal analysis shows sustained interest in business location dynamics since the 1990s, with recent work expanding into energy geography and short-term rental spatial impacts . As an educator, Dr. Rice teaches courses aligned with his research including Advanced Quantitative Methods , Urban Geography , and Applied Retail Geography . While specific scientific awards aren't documented here, his graduate advising has produced research on topics like university student commuting patterns and retail district development.
