Christian Wolf is an Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Economics and a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His work bridges macroeconomics, monetary economics, and econometric methodology. Research Interests: Wolf specializes in macroeconomics and monetary policy , with a focus on econometric techniques like structural vector autoregressions (VARs) and local projections . His research explores policy counterfactuals, heterogeneous-agent models, and fiscal-monetary interactions. Recent Publications: His work spans topics such as equivalence between fiscal and monetary tools in HANK models, robust identification in VARs, and the interplay between inequality and macroeconomic dynamics. Articles appear in journals like Econometrica , Journal of Political Economy , and American Economic Review . Awards: Faculty Research Fellow, NBER Contact: ckwolf@mit.edu | Office: E52-554, MIT
Dr. IKM Mokhtarul Wadud is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at The University of Sydney, Australia. Previously, he held roles as Senior Lecturer at Deakin University, Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, and Assistant Professor at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Wollongong in 2001. His research focuses on productivity analysis, macroeconomic policy, energy economics, and applied econometric modeling. Notable contributions include co-authoring the Asia Pacific edition of Introductory Econometrics (Cengage Learning) and publishing in journals like Economic Modelling and Energy Policy . His recent work addresses financial sustainability strategies in higher education during the pandemic and the impact of economic policy uncertainty on property prices in Australia. Dr. Wadud has presented at international conferences and served as a reviewer for multiple journals. His research spans diverse regions, including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, with analyses of oil price volatility, monetary policy effects, and industrial competitiveness.
Dr. Michele Piffer is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at King’s Business School, King’s College London, and a Senior Researcher in the Modelling Team at the Bank of England. He holds a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (2014), an MSc in Economics (distinction) from LSE (2008), and a Laurea Triennale + Specialistica in Economics (cum laude) from Università Cattolica, Milano (2007). His research focuses on Bayesian Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, Macroeconomics, and Monetary Policy. Key areas include uncertainty shocks, structural VAR models, and unconventional monetary policy impacts on fiscal balances. He has organized academic events such as the 'QuickTalks: Macroeconometrics and Applied Macro' (2022) and the 'Workshop in Structural VAR Models' (2020). Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in Bayesian estimation and applied macroeconomic analysis, with contributions to journals like Quantitative Economics , The Econometrics Journal , and Journal of the European Economic Association . His research aids central banks and statistical agencies in understanding market trends through quantitative analysis.
Mohsen Pourahmadi is a Professor in the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on developing methodologies for modeling covariance matrices in multivariate and time series data, with applications to financial analysis, longitudinal studies, neuroeconomics, and high-dimensional data. Key tools include graphical lasso algorithms, Cholesky decomposition, and Bayesian approaches. He emphasizes extending generalized linear models (GLM) to covariance matrix estimation, leveraging prediction theory and stochastic processes. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His work spans theoretical advancements in covariance estimation, such as sparse VAR models, nonstationary process analysis, and regularized multivariate regression. He has contributed to applications like detecting cyber attacks on infrastructure systems and analyzing breast cancer data through Bayesian networks. Research interests include time series graphical models, antedependence models for longitudinal data, and regularization techniques for high-dimensional covariance matrices. His recent work explores fused-lasso penalties, Bayesian correlation matrix estimation, and stationary subspace analysis. Pourahmadi has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from multivariate volatility modeling to nonparametric covariance estimation, emphasizing both computational efficiency and theoretical rigor.
José António Ferreira Machado is a Full Professor at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He currently serves as Vice-Rector of the university and previously held director roles at the Nova School of Business and Economics (2005-2015) and Angola Business School (2010-2015). His academic career includes consultancy at the Bank of Portugal (1992-2015) and teaching Econometrics, Statistics, and Macroeconomics. Research Interests: Machado's work focuses on Econometrics, Quantile Regression, Wage Distributions, Firm Size Analysis, and Macroeconomic Modeling. His most cited paper (2005) introduced counterfactual decomposition methods for wage distribution analysis. Recent publications examine quantile regression extensions, trade margins, and moment-based statistical inference. His research spans both theoretical and applied economics, with collaborations including J. M.C. Santos Silva and Roger Koenker.
James Mitchell is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science . He holds a MA (Political Studies) from the University of Aberdeen and a D.Phil. (Oxford). His research focuses on British politics, devolution, public policy, territorial politics, and Scottish nationalism. He has supervised over 30 years of PhDs and Masters in public policy, devolution, and constitutional politics. Key research themes include fiscal accountability in Scotland, party membership surges post-referendum, and multi-level governance. Research Projects: ESRC-funded study on SNP and Scottish Greens’ post-referendum membership growth Investigation of fiscal devolution’s accountability gaps Analysis of Scotland’s constitutional questions and local governance Research Interests: Mitchell explores territorial politics, public service reform, and political behavior in sub-state governments. He has contributed to debates on Scottish independence, EU referendum impacts, and intergovernmental relations. Recent work includes studies on the SNP leadership contest (2023) and Holyrood’s fiscal structures. Grants & Awards: He has secured grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for projects on party membership and constitutional dynamics. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his work is widely cited in political science and public policy. Labs & Teams: He is part of the Territorial Politics Research Group and has collaborated on regional economic forecasting and governance studies. His work often bridges academia and policy, influencing debates on devolution and public finance.
Giuseppe Cavaliere is a Full Professor of Econometrics at the University of Bologna (since 2006) and a Distinguished Research Professor at Exeter Business School. He holds affiliations with the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University. His research focuses on time series econometrics, financial econometrics, statistical inference, and empirical macroeconomics. He serves as co-editor of the Journal of Econometrics and associate editor of the Journal of Time Series Analysis. Key roles include being an Elected Fellow of the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE), Fellow of the Journal of Econometrics, and Research Fellow of the Granger Centre for Time Series Econometrics. He previously served as President of the Italian Econometric Association (SIdE). His publications appear in top journals like Econometrica, Annals of Statistics, and Journal of Econometrics. Current research emphasizes bootstrap inference, cointegration, and volatility modeling in nonstationary environments. His work addresses challenges in econometric theory, financial data analysis, and macroeconomic policy evaluation. Awards and recognitions highlight his contributions to econometric methodology and its applications in finance and macroeconomics. His advisory and editorial roles reflect his influence in shaping the field's theoretical and practical advancements.
Professor Michael P. Clements is a leading econometrician at the ICMA Centre , Henley Business School, University of Reading. His research focuses on time-series econometrics, forecasting methodologies, and macroeconomic uncertainty. A DPhil graduate from Nuffield College, Oxford (1993), he held roles at Warwick University (1995–2007) before becoming a full professor in 2007 and joining Reading in 2013. Research Themes : Data revisions, mixed-frequency models, survey expectations, factor models, and macroeconomic forecasting. Editorial Roles : Former Editor of International Journal of Forecasting (2001–2012), current Associate Editor. Scientific Contributions include over 100 journal articles and 5 books. Key awards: Journal of Applied Econometrics Distinguished Author (2008) Honorary Fellow, International Institute of Forecasters (2014) Fellow, International Association for Applied Econometrics (2018) Palgrave Texts in Econometrics Series Editor (2017–) Collaborations with Ana Beatriz Galvão, David Hendry, and others have advanced real-time forecasting and uncertainty analysis. His work bridges econometric theory with practical applications in inflation, GDP growth, and financial markets.
Franck Portier is a Professor of Macroeconomics at the Department of Economics, University College London (UCL). His research focuses on macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, inflation dynamics, and business cycle analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics from Université Paris I (1989–1993). Portier’s work examines the role of expectations, supply shocks, and policy frameworks in driving inflation and economic fluctuations. Notable contributions include analyzing the ‘dominant role of expectations’ in inflation dynamics and exploring the implications of flat Phillips curves. He has presented extensively at leading institutions and conferences, including the NBER Macro Annual and the CEPR MEF Symposium. He actively organizes workshops such as the Vigo Workshop on Dynamic Macroeconomics and collaborates with researchers globally. His research spans theoretical frameworks (e.g., DSGE models) and empirical applications, emphasizing policy-relevant insights into monetary policy design and macroeconomic stability. Portier’s teaching includes advanced macroeconomic courses at UCL, covering topics like long-run growth, liquidity traps, and hyperinflation. He also engages in academic governance, contributing to research initiatives and student mentorship.
Aaron J Molstad is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, within the College of Science and Engineering. His research lies at the intersection of statistical methodology and genomic data science, with a focus on developing rigorous and scalable methods for modern high-dimensional datasets. His research interests include high-dimensional statistics, covariance and precision matrix estimation, regression modeling with structured responses, variable selection, and integrative analysis of omics data. He develops methods tailored for compositional data, multivariate responses, and ancestry-specific genetic association studies, contributing to both theoretical statistics and public health applications. The recent publications and funded projects highlight a strong trend in developing objective, reliable, and heterogeneous-aware statistical frameworks for genomics and biomedicine. His work emphasizes methodological innovation with direct applicability to complex biological data, particularly in diverse populations and multi-omics integration. Awarded grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health demonstrate recognition of his research’s significance and impact. These include projects on inference from omics data, new regression models for categorical responses, and integrative genomics in African American populations. Objective and reliable methods for inference from modern omics data (NSF, 2024–2027) Collaborative Research: New Regression Models for Multiple Categorical Responses (NSF, 2024–2025) Integrative Genomics into Genetic Association Studies of Blood Pressure and Stroke in African Americans (NIH/Fred Hutchinson, 2023–2024) Dr. Molstad advises and collaborates on major genomic studies involving protein expression, blood pressure, stroke, and ancestry-specific effects. While specific PhD students are not listed, his role as Principal Investigator on multiple grants indicates mentorship of graduate researchers and postdoctoral scholars. He is also active in the broader statistical community, with publications in top-tier journals such as Biometrika , Biometrics , and Genome Biology .
Evangelos Ioannidis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, School of Informatics and Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business. Born in 1962, he holds a Mathematics PhD from the University of Heidelberg (1993) and has served in his current department since 1999, progressing from Lecturer (1999) to Assistant Professor (2007) and Associate Professor (2023). His expertise spans spectral analysis of time series , cointegration methods , and bootstrap applications in economic data analysis, with additional focus on Official Statistics and sampling techniques . University of Heidelberg: MMath (1987), PhD (1993) Researcher, University of Heidelberg (1987-1991) Visiting Researcher, University of Orsay, Paris Sud (1992-1993) OECD, Paris (1994-1998) National Institute of Labour (1999) His scientific contributions focus on time series econometrics, VAR model spectra, and R&D expenditure analysis. Recent work includes non-parametric spectral estimation and risk-based sampling methodology. He has collaborated with Eurostat on statistical projects (2012-2014). Current affiliations include the Athens University of Economics and Business , where he teaches and conducts research on economic time series analysis and statistical methods.
Jeroen ROMBOUTS is a Professor at ESSEC Business School (France) and holds the Full Professor position of the Accenture Strategic Business Analytics Chair since 2017. He joined ESSEC in 2013, previously serving as Associate Professor at HEC Montreal (2004–2012). His research focuses on financial econometrics, volatility modeling, and machine learning applications in financial markets. He holds a Ph.D. in Econometrics from the Catholic University of Louvain (2004) and has held visiting professorships at numerous institutions, including the University of Melbourne, Aarhus University, and Tilburg University. Education: PhD in Econometrics (2004), Catholic University of Louvain; Master's degrees in Statistics (2001), Econometrics (2000), and Economics (1999), all from the same institution. He is also a Researcher at the Finance and Insurance Lab (CREST) since 2014 and serves on editorial boards of journals like Quantitative Finance and International Journal of Forecasting . Research Interests: His work emphasizes volatility modeling, time series analysis, and applications of machine learning to forecast financial markets. Key areas include GARCH models, structural breaks, and cross-temporal forecasting for digital platforms. He has published extensively in top journals such as Journal of Econometrics and International Journal of Forecasting . Articles Overview: Recent contributions include novel methods for cross-temporal forecast reconciliation using machine learning and sparse change-point VAR models. His work bridges econometric theory with practical applications in asset pricing and risk management. Awards: Recipient of the 2024 Risk-Shift award in France. His research has been recognized for advancing methodologies in volatility modeling and financial econometrics. Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are listed, his roles as a researcher and editor highlight significant contributions to the academic community. He advises on policy and industry applications of his models through consulting roles in financial econometrics and macroeconomic forecasting. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Finance and Insurance Lab (CREST) and leads the Information Systems, Data Analytics, and Operations department at ESSEC. Collaborates with global institutions on projects involving high-frequency data and platform economics.
Serena Ng is the Edwin W. Rickert Professor of Economics at Columbia University and an Affiliated Faculty member in the Department of Statistics. Her research spans econometrics, empirical macroeconomics, time series analysis, and big data methods, with a focus on factor models, missing data, and macroeconomic forecasting. She has developed influential datasets such as FRED-MD and FRED-QD, widely used in macroeconomic research. Her research interests include: High-dimensional econometric modeling Factor analysis and principal components Missing data and matrix completion Dynamic modeling of disasters and climate shocks Macroeconomic forecasting and nowcasting Structural vector autoregressions and DSGE identification Her recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong trend toward integrating machine learning and computational methods into econometric modeling, particularly in handling large datasets, imputing missing values, and analyzing the macroeconomic impact of climate and disaster shocks. She has also contributed to foundational work in uncertainty measurement and time-varying parameter models. Her scientific contributions are recognized through extensive publication in leading journals. While no specific awards are listed, her editorial and collaborative roles (e.g., with the Journal of Econometrics) indicate high standing in the profession. She advises doctoral students in economics and statistics, though no names are publicly listed. She has received funding from major institutions including the National Science Foundation and NIH for interdisciplinary research. Her work bridges econometrics with environmental and health economics, particularly in projects related to climate adaptation and disaster impacts. She maintains a laboratory-like research group focused on macroeconometric modeling and big data analysis, contributing to the development of tools for real-time economic monitoring and policy analysis.
Juan Rubio-Ramirez is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Economics at Emory University's Department of Economics. His research focuses on macroeconomics, structural VAR analysis, and DSGE modeling with applications to monetary policy and business cycle analysis. Education: PhD in Economics, University of Minnesota (2001) MSc in Economics and Finance, CEMFI, Madrid (1997) BA in Economics, UAB Barcelona (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Rubio-Ramirez specializes in advanced econometric techniques for macroeconomic policy analysis. His work emphasizes structural identification in vector autoregressions and developing dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models to evaluate policy interventions. Key areas include inflation targeting frameworks, fiscal multipliers, and financial stability mechanisms. Affiliations: He holds positions at Emory's Rich Memorial Building and maintains an academic website highlighting his research contributions.
Bin Peng is a Professor in the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University. His research focuses on developing novel econometric models and methods, particularly in panel data analysis, time series econometrics, and climate data modeling. He holds a PhD in Econometrics from Monash University (2013) under Professors Giovanni Forchini and Don Poskitt, preceded by a BSc in Mathematics from Nanjing University (2007). His work addresses structural changes in factor models, time-varying parameters in vector error-correction frameworks, and productivity convergence in manufacturing sectors. Key contributions include nonparametric panel models for climate data and methodologies for handling interactive effects in panel data with general factors. Peng has received multiple Dean’s Awards, including the 2021 Early Career Research Excellence Award, 2023 Commendation for Excellence, and 2024 Researcher of the Year. He leads a 2021–2025 project on modeling time trends in panel data, funded by Monash University. His recent articles (2021–2025) emphasize methodological advancements in econometric theory, applied to climate science, economic growth, and macroeconomic policy.
