Oksana Tokarchuk is an Assistant Professor at the Competence Centre in Tourism Management and Tourism Economics (TOMTE) within the Faculty of Economics and Management at Free University of Bolzano, Italy. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, consumer behavior, and tourism's impact on quality of life, with specialized work on mental budgeting and cultural event expenditure patterns. She holds a PhD in Economics and Management. Core Research Areas: Tourism economics, mental accounting, behavioral modeling, applied statistics, and urban cultural tourism development Key Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze pandemic-driven teleworking (2021), Christmas market spending behaviors (2015-2017), and tourism's effects on resident well-being. Her methodological approach combines ordered-probit selection models with path analysis. Collaborations: Regularly works with Juan Gabriel Brida (Economic Dynamics, Uruguay) and Roberto Gabriele (University of Trento) on tourism behavior studies.
Prof. Dr. Michael Voigtländer serves as Honorary Professor of Economics at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences since 2011, while simultaneously leading the Competence Field for Finance and Real Estate Markets at the Cologne Institute of Economic Research (IW Köln) since 2015. He also holds teaching positions at ebs Business School Oestrich-Winkel, irebs Immobilienakademie, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, and Akademie deutscher Genossenschaften. PhD in Economics from University of Cologne Studies in Economics at University of Münster and University of Cologne Scientific Assistant at Economic Policy Seminar, University of Cologne (2000-2005) Voigtländer's research centers on the complex interrelationships between economic conditions, financial markets, and real estate markets, with particular focus on how demographic changes impact property markets and the formulation of effective housing policies. His work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical real estate market applications, examining how macroeconomic trends translate into specific housing market dynamics across German regions. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on German real estate market stability, with particular attention to rent control policies, commercial property valuation methodologies, and sustainability integration in real estate practices. The research shows evolving emphasis from pure market analysis toward policy impact assessment and sustainability considerations, reflecting broader industry trends toward environmental and social responsibility in property markets. Voigtländer actively contributes to industry knowledge through his leadership of the CSR in real estate industry research project with Dr. Rosemarie Stibbe at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University. His advisory work extends across multiple academic institutions and industry organizations, where he provides expert guidance on real estate economics, financial markets, and housing policy matters. His institutional affiliations include the Cologne Institute of Economic Research (IW Köln) where he has worked since 2005, progressing to lead the Finance and Real Estate Markets competence field. He maintains strong connections with multiple academic institutions through his teaching roles, creating a bridge between academic research and industry practice in the German real estate sector.
Roy Brouwer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Waterloo and holds the University Research Chair in Water Resource Economics (2018). As Executive Director of Waterloo's Water Institute since 2016, he leads the Water Economics Research Group while teaching Climate Change Economics and Water Resource Economics courses. His research bridges environmental economics with practical water policy solutions across Canada, Europe, and South Asia. MSc in Agricultural Economics (Wageningen Agricultural University) PhD in Environmental Economics (University of East Anglia) Specializing in water economics , Brouwer's work spans valuation methods, hydro-economic modeling, and policy instruments for sustainable resource management. Recent research trends focus on: Multi-regional water allocation optimization Behavioral economics in water governance Green infrastructure-water security nexus Climate change adaptation strategies Risk attitudes in flood protection decisions Policy learning through BMP adoption His publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation in discrete choice experiments, input-output modeling, and spatial econometrics applied to water systems. Notable achievements include: 2024 IWA Best Scientific Book Prize 2021 Faculty of Arts Research Excellence Award Founding Editor of Water Resources and Economics journal Advisory roles for Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences and Great Lakes Science Advisory Board
Luca D'Acci is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Urban Forms and Evaluations at the Polytechnic of Turin, affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST). He holds additional affiliations as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Portsmouth and as a member of research networks at the University of Birmingham and Erasmus University Rotterdam. His academic journey includes international roles such as Head of Urban Environment at Erasmus University Rotterdam and visiting researcher positions at the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and ETH Zurich. Education: MSc in Architecture-Science of Cities, Polytechnic of Turin (2003, cum laude) PhD in Economic Assessments, Polytechnic of Turin (2007) BSc in Mathematics, University of Turin (2007) BSc in Construction Engineering, Polytechnic of Turin (2009, cum laude) Post-PhD in Urbanism, University of Campinas (2010) Anthropology, University of Oxford (2020, 20 credits) Luca D'Acci’s research focuses on urban morphology, urban allometry, isobenefit urbanism, and the socio-economic-environmental impacts of urban form. His work bridges humanistic and quantitative approaches, integrating engineering, architecture, economics, and anthropology. He investigates how urbanicity, urban form, and spatial configuration influence well-being, sustainability, and resilience. His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong trend toward computational modeling and simulation of urban growth, particularly through the lens of isobenefit urbanism —a concept he has pioneered. These works combine cellular automata, agent-based modeling, and morphogenetic frameworks to simulate sustainable urban futures. He also explores fractal patterns in housing markets, the psychology of urban living, and the mental costs of urbanicity. His research spans disciplines including urban science, environmental psychology, urban economics, and complex systems. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fellow, Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organisation (EHERO), Erasmus University Rotterdam (2022–) Senior Research Fellow, University of Portsmouth (2017–) Fellow, Cluster for Sustainable Cities, University of Portsmouth (2017–2020) Fellow, Urban Morphology Research Group, University of Birmingham (2016–2021) Member, Cambridge Networks Network, University of Cambridge (2016–) Honorary Fellow, University of Birmingham (2016–) Luca D'Acci actively advises PhD students as a member of the Doctoral Collegium for Urban and Regional Development at Politecnico di Torino (2020–2024). He has secured and contributed to significant research grants, including projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Commission, EPSRC, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and University College London (Future Urban Growth Lab). His editorial roles include membership on the boards of PLOS ONE , PLOS Mental Health , and Humanities & Social Sciences Communications . Labs and Research Networks: Future Urban Growth Lab (UCL, 2019–) LEUr Urban Ecology Lab (UFSC, 2022–) URban Evolution Morphology (UReM, 2024–) Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EHERO, 2022–2024) Spatial Intelligence Unit (SPIN Unit), Estonia (2013–) International Society of Biourbanism (2013–)
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.
Rainer Schulz is a Senior Lecturer at the Business School of the University of Aberdeen, where he conducts research and teaches in real estate economics, housing markets, and financial economics. He is actively accepting PhD students and supervises research in real estate. His affiliations include the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology at Warwick Business School and the Berlin Center for AI Research in Economics and Management. Research Interests: Dr. Schulz's research focuses on urban real estate markets using econometric and machine learning methods. Key areas include automated valuation modelling (AVM), real estate investment vehicles, fund management, and location choice. He investigates the impact of teleworking on housing demand and the application of real options in real estate development. His work is interdisciplinary, combining urban economics, financial theory, and data science. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize the effects of teleworking on housing markets, machine learning applications in real estate, and local housing market information systems. Earlier works focus on land value mapping, hurdle rates in investment, and the relationship between house prices and macroeconomic variables. His research consistently applies advanced quantitative techniques to real-world property market problems. Scientific Awards: Poster award for Semiparametric Estimation of Land Values, 2015 Aareal Award of Excellence in Real Estate Research, 2012 ARES Foundation Award, 2006 Deutsche Immobilien Akademie Research Prize for doctoral thesis, 2003 Advising and Grants: Dr. Schulz is currently accepting PhD students in Real Estate. He leads the compilation of the Aberdeen Housing Market Report, a knowledge exchange project with the Aberdeen Street Property Company (ASPC). While specific grants are not listed, his research is supported through institutional collaborations and publications in high-impact journals. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with the Centre for Real Estate Research at the University of Aberdeen Business School. He collaborates with researchers at Humboldt University (Berlin) and participates in international research networks such as the Berlin Center for AI Research. His work involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on urban data, housing policy, and financial technology.
Jeffrey Zabel is a Professor of Economics and Director of the MS Program in Data Analytics at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD in Economics from UC San Diego (1987) and a BA in Mathematics from Swarthmore College (1979). His research focuses on applied micro-economics, particularly urban, housing, education, environmental, and labor economics, leveraging econometric methodologies. He has served as co-editor of the Journal of Housing Economics , associate editor at Regional Science and Urban Economics , and editorial board member at Real Estate Economics . His professional roles include Fellow at the Weimer School of Advanced Studies in Real Estate, Research Affiliate at NYU’s Institute for Education and Social Policy, and Board Member of the Boston Research Data Center (BRDC). Education: PhD in Economics, University of California, San Diego (1987) BA in Mathematics, Swarthmore College (1979) Research Interests: Urban and housing economics emphasize spatial market dynamics and policy impacts. His work on education economics explores school choice mechanisms and equity, while environmental studies assess natural resource valuation. Labor economics research examines job displacement and mobility. He also develops econometric tools for hedonic pricing and spatial analysis. Key Research Trends: Recent articles address property value analysis (e.g., ZTRAX applications), national park environmental impacts, and labor-market-housing interdependencies. His work bridges econometric innovation with policy-relevant insights in urban and environmental domains. Grants & Awards: Recent funding includes the Smith Richardson Foundation and Russell Sage Foundation grants for studies on worker adaptation and geographic mobility. While no explicit awards are listed, his editorial roles and fellowships reflect peer recognition in real estate and urban economics. Teaching & Advising: Teaches graduate/undergraduate courses in econometrics and data analytics. Advises students through independent studies and research assistantships, though specific advisee names are not documented here. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations through Tufts’ Data Analytics program and external partnerships like NYU’s Institute for Education and Social Policy, focusing on data-driven policy analysis.
Ronan Lyons is a Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin (promoted to full Professor in 2025). He holds dual roles as Director of Trinity Research in Social Sciences and Associate Director/Data Lead at the Centre for Economics, Politics and History (Trinity & Queen’s University Belfast). His research focuses on housing markets, urban economics, and economic history, with notable contributions to housing price indices (e.g., Daft.ie Reports since 2004). His policy engagement includes advising the IMF on housing metrics in South America, Eastern Europe, and Asia, and serving on Ireland’s Housing Commission (2021–2024). Awards include Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin (2025). He has authored/co-authored books like Next Generation Ireland (2013) and Rent & The City (forthcoming 2026, Columbia UP). Recent articles analyze flood risk impacts, rent control effects, and historical housing trends. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to urban and housing challenges. Grants and collaborations include North-South Research Programme funding and ESRI Environment Research Programme (2018–2020). Key Roles: Director of Trinity Research in Social Sciences, Board Member of Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (2017–2022) Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary hubs like the Centre for Economics, Politics and History Media Engagement: Columnist at TheCurrency , frequent contributor to BBC, Financial Times, and The Economist
Senarath Dharmasena is an Instructional Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural Economics within the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University and an undergraduate degree in Agriculture from the University of Peradeniya. His research focuses on consumer economics, applied demand analysis, agribusiness, and food market dynamics. Dr. Dharmasena’s work explores complex economic systems, including food price inflation, rural land market valuation, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on food security. He employs advanced methodologies like causal inference, machine learning, and hedonic pricing models. His recent publications analyze U.S. demand patterns for alternative food products, energy drinks, and agricultural aviation industry economics. As an associate editor for the Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies (JADEE), he contributes to academic discourse. His affiliations include Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Agribusiness, Food and Consumer Economics Research Center (AFCERC). His research integrates socioeconomic factors with food policy implications, emphasizing practical applications in agriculture and consumer behavior.
Bettina Grün is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Her research focuses on Bayesian mixture models, cluster analysis, and applying statistical methods to sustainability, tourism, and environmental studies. She has led multiple research projects, including studies on environmental behavior in tourism and advanced text modeling in economics. Grün holds a PhD in Technical Mathematics from TU Wien (2006) and a Habilitation in Statistics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2012). She has authored over 150 publications in top journals like Journal of Environmental Management and Expert Systems with Applications . Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as reducing hotel waste through behavioral interventions and developing R packages like movMF and circlus for statistical clustering. Grün has received awards including the AIEST Best Contribution Award (2019) and the MRS Silver Medal (2016). Grün teaches courses on statistical modeling and leads projects like Analysis of Central Bank Communication (2022–2026) and Environmentally Friendly Behavior in Tourism (2019–2024).
Sotirios Thanos is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of Manchester within the School of Environment, Education and Development's Department of Planning, Property and Environmental Management. He actively teaches Urban and Environmental Economics and Real Estate Modelling courses while accepting PhD students for supervision. His academic credentials include: PhD in Economics, University of Leeds (awarded 2008) MA in Transport Economics, University of Leeds (awarded 2001) Thanos specializes in real estate, urban, transport, and environmental economics with methodological expertise in spatial econometrics, panel data analysis, choice experiments, and non-market valuation. His current research focuses on spatio-temporal house price modeling and transportation noise impacts, contributing directly to UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent application of advanced spatial econometric techniques to housing market dynamics, environmental externalities, and transportation economics. His work demonstrates increasing policy relevance through studies on housing supply constraints, flood risk valuation, and pandemic-induced housing market shifts, often bridging theoretical econometric innovation with practical urban planning applications. Thanos actively supervises postgraduate researchers and leads significant research initiatives including: Manchester Real Estate and Urban Economics (MREUE) group (ongoing) Community Infrastructure Levy housing market impacts study (2021) Societal cost of flooding research (2017-2018) Food and drink retail location patterns feasibility study (2021) He directs the MREUE research group, which investigates real estate markets across the UK and India through interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and postgraduate students, focusing on housing policy, spatial economics, and environmental valuation.
Huubinh Le serves as Associate Professor of Economics and Finance within the Economics and Finance Department at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell College of Business. His academic base is located in MCOB 312 at 5811 USA Drive South, Mobile, AL 36688. His research focuses primarily on Industrial Organization , with specialized expertise in spatial econometric applications to real estate markets. Current investigations examine infrastructure impacts on property valuation through advanced quantitative methodologies. His sole documented publication trend centers on spatial econometric analysis in real estate finance, specifically exploring wireless tower effects on home values. This work demonstrates methodological innovation in property valuation frameworks. Professor Le actively teaches ECO 315 - Intermediate Microeconomics, contributing to the department's core curriculum in economic theory. He maintains professional engagement through standard university communication channels including dedicated office hours and departmental contact information.
Jacob T. Bradt is an Assistant Professor of Business, Government and Society at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Economics. His research applies insights and methods from industrial organization and public economics to environmental, energy, and climate policy questions. Dr. Bradt maintains an active research agenda focusing on policy evaluation, market dynamics, and economic impacts of environmental interventions. Dr. Bradt's research interests center on environmental and energy economics with particular focus on climate policy mechanisms, flood risk assessment, and technology adoption. His work often employs structural economic modeling and empirical analysis to evaluate policy effectiveness. He investigates how market structures, consumer behavior, and government interventions interact in environmental contexts, with recent work examining solar industry dynamics, flood protection infrastructure, and behavioral interventions in insurance markets. His research bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical policy applications. Analysis of Dr. Bradt's publications reveals consistent focus on environmental economics with increasing emphasis on climate adaptation and energy policy. His recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates sophisticated methodological approaches to policy evaluation, particularly in technology subsidies and climate resilience infrastructure. The research shows progression from theoretical frameworks to increasingly policy-relevant applications, with strong emphasis on empirical validation of economic models. His work consistently addresses real-world policy questions with rigorous economic analysis. Dr. Bradt has maintained productive research collaborations, particularly evident in his co-authored work with scholars like Joseph E. Aldy and Frank Pinter. His GitHub activity shows regular updates to research code and replication materials, indicating commitment to research transparency and reproducibility. His work spans multiple domains within environmental economics while maintaining methodological rigor and policy relevance.
Yukiko Hashida serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Her research addresses critical environmental challenges through economic analysis of climate adaptation and natural resource management. Education Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Oregon State University (2017) Research Focus Dr. Hashida specializes in environmental and natural resource economics , with core expertise in climate change adaptation (particularly coastal systems and disaster response), land use dynamics , and valuation of natural capital . Her work examines economic incentives for managed retreat from vulnerable coastlines, wildlife habitat conservation , and policy design for natural disaster resilience . She integrates ecological data with economic modeling to assess how households and landowners respond to environmental risks under climate uncertainty. Publication Trends Analysis of her 2015-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on empirical evaluation of climate adaptation policies, especially property buyout programs and ecosystem-based solutions like wetland conservation. Recent work increasingly addresses the interconnection between adaptation and mitigation in forest and coastal ecosystems, using advanced methods including discrete-choice modeling and integrated ecological-economic frameworks. A hallmark of her research is rigorous valuation of ecosystem services to inform conservation and development trade-offs. Professional Activities No information regarding current graduate students, grant funding, or laboratory facilities was available in the provided sources.
Michael Nizhnikov serves as Chairperson and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Southern Connecticut State University, where he leads academic initiatives while maintaining an active research program in behavioral neuroscience. His institutional affiliation reflects deep integration within the university's academic structure, with primary responsibilities spanning departmental leadership and specialized instruction in psychological sciences. Dr. Nizhnikov's research program centers on the transgenerational and developmental neurobehavioral consequences of ethanol exposure, utilizing sophisticated rodent models to investigate critical questions across the lifespan. His work systematically examines how prenatal and early-life alcohol exposure alters behavioral phenotypes, with particular emphasis on transgenerational epigenetic mechanisms, stress interactions, and opioid system involvement in ethanol reinforcement. Key investigations span anxiety-like behaviors, ethanol consumption patterns, cognitive performance, and neurotoxic outcomes across developmental stages from infancy through adulthood, demonstrating rigorous methodological approaches including genetic strain comparisons and pharmacological interventions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2021) reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on transgenerational transmission of ethanol effects, age-dependent neurobehavioral vulnerabilities, and reinforcement mechanisms. The predominant themes include paternal/maternal lineage contributions to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, strain-specific programming effects, and critical interactions between stress and ethanol exposure across developmental windows. Methodologically, his work consistently employs rat models across infancy, adolescence, and adulthood to examine ethanol intake, anxiety responses, and cognitive performance using elevated plus maze, T-maze, and operant self-administration paradigms, with growing emphasis on kappa and mu opioid receptor mechanisms. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising responsibilities, research grants, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative teams was not provided in the available institutional profile or publication records.
