Dr. Meead Saberi Kalaee is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. His academic journey includes a PhD in Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning from Northwestern University (2013), MSc in Transportation Engineering from Portland State University (2010), and BSc in Civil Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2007). He leads the CityX research lab under rCITI, focusing on urban mobility through data analytics, simulation, and network modeling. Current Research : Traffic flow theory, mixed autonomy networks, pedestrian dynamics, active transport modeling, and AI-assisted infrastructure mapping (via footpath.ai spinout) Selected Grants : ARC Linkage Grant LE240100118 (National Cycling Data Platform), ARC Discovery DP220102382 (AI footpath modeling), DP210102089 (Sustainable bicycling exposure), LP190100650 (Logistics optimization) Recent Publications (2023–2025) span advanced topics like pedestrian traffic assignment , mixed autonomy emissions , reinforcement learning for vaccine allocation , and AI-driven transport equity , with methodological innovations in simulation-based optimization and network fundamental diagrams. Industry Collaborations include Adiona, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Cisco, KPMG, and government bodies like Transport for NSW and VicRoads. Supervision : Current PhD projects on traffic signal optimization, pedestrian activity estimation, and AI mapping. Former students' work addresses autonomous driving, dynamic demand modeling, and urban safety.
Dr. Eric Crampton serves as Chief Economist with the New Zealand Initiative, applying an economist's lens to a broad range of policy areas including devolution, housing policy, student loans, and environmental policy. He also holds an adjunct position at the University of Canterbury as an Adjunct Senior Fellow in Economics. His research interests span multiple domains of economic policy: Economic policy analysis with focus on monetary and fiscal policy Housing and land markets, particularly indigenous land development Devolution and self-governance models, especially examining Canadian First Nations Competition policy and market regulation Environmental economics and policy Dr. Crampton's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on devolution and indigenous economic development, particularly drawing lessons from Canadian First Nations experiences. His work also frequently addresses monetary policy challenges, inflation control, and the interplay between fiscal and monetary policy in economic stabilization. His notable contributions include: Service on Minister Twyford's Urban Land Markets Research Group Membership in Minister Bishop's Housing Economic Advisory Group Regular columns in Stuff and Newsroom Commentary across major media outlets on economic and policy matters Dr. Crampton is an active public intellectual, frequently engaging with media and policymakers on contemporary economic issues. His Twitter presence (@ericcrampton) further extends his reach in policy discussions.
Douglas Hamilton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he has served since 2000. He is also an Extension Specialist for Waste Management with OSU Extension, a role he has held since 1995. His work bridges academic research and real-world application, focusing on environmental preservation in agricultural systems. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University (1992), an M.S. from Iowa State University (1985), and a B.S. from The University of Arkansas (1983). Dr. Hamilton's research interests are centered on organic waste treatment and nutrient recycling. He has conducted extensive applied research on anaerobic digestion, particularly the Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor (ASBR) for low-solids liquids. He has also advanced knowledge in facultative lagoons, composting, and vermicomposting for solid waste. His work spans food wastes, poultry litter, and mortality composting, including developing systems for horse owners. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on improving ASBR efficiency, economic feasibility of biodigesters on swine operations, and practical extension tools for farmers. Themes across his work include sustainable energy (biogas), wastewater treatment, and innovative waste management technologies. Secretary of Agricultural Honor Award (2002) AEM First Place Student Branches Advisor (2016) Multiple Blue Ribbon Educational Aids Competition awards (2000, 2003, 2011, 2013) EMI First Place Student Branches Advisor (1999) Dr. Hamilton actively supervises graduate research and has developed specialized courses such as Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning and Material Handling in Agricultural Waste Management. He has secured funding from USDA, Oklahoma Water Center, and Oklahoma Soybean Board. He collaborates with agencies like the California Department of Food and Agriculture and Virginia Tech on national waste management initiatives. He is also involved with the North American Manure Expo and professional societies including ASABE and North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.
Zeren Li is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on business-government relations, authoritarian politics (especially China), bureaucracy, and good governance, with a methodological emphasis on Big Data analysis. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University, an MPhil from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a bachelor's degree from Fudan University. Education: PhD (Political Science), Duke University; MPhil (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology); BSc (Fudan University) His research explores topics like the Chinese revolving-door phenomenon, public-private partnerships, judicial centralization, and underground economic activity during China's Maoist era. He has developed two major databases: the Chinese Revolving-Door Officials Database and the Chinese Public-Private Partnership Database, supported by grants from NSF, Google Cloud, and the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation. His work has been published in top journals including the British Journal of Political Science, American Journal of Political Science, and The China Quarterly. He received the Kellogg/Notre Dame Award and Gordon White Prize for his research contributions. Teaching experience includes courses on comparative politics, political economy of China, and quantitative methods at NUS and Yale. His current research projects include a book manuscript on the political-business revolving door in China, analyzing its effects on corporate governance and public resource allocation.
Philip Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He received his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2018 under the supervision of Jason R. Marden. His research focuses on the intersection of technology and society, utilizing game theory, optimization, and multiagent systems to study incentive mechanisms, cybersecurity, and smart infrastructure. Current Projects: CAREER: Endogenous Information Design for smart transportation networks AFOSR YIP: Robust multiagent coordination with randomized algorithms Deriving satellite maneuver intent via game theory Past Projects: Socially Networked Autonomy: Autonomous vehicle routing COVID-19 Policy Optimization: Localized decision frameworks Value-Based Access Control: Path security mechanisms Dynamic Aviation Routing: Weather-aware path selection Research Areas: Dr. Brown's work spans game theory applications in cyber-social systems, robust network games, and strategic security modeling. He explores how financial/informational incentives shape crowd behavior in smart cities, cybersecurity vulnerabilities from mis-modeled attackers, and the paradoxes of altruism in transportation networks. Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on endogenous Bayesian games for information design, altruism dynamics in congestion games, security modeling for autonomous systems, and pandemic policy analysis. Key subfields include network robustness, incentive mechanisms, and human-machine interaction in infrastructure systems. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER award (2025) UCCS Outstanding Teacher Award (2024) AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2022) CCDC Best PhD Thesis Award (2018) Best Paper awards at EAI GameNets, IEEE conferences Advising: Dr. Brown has advised 2 PhD graduates (Joshua Seaton & Brandon Collins) and multiple Master's/undergraduate researchers. His lab (DeSCon) investigates decision-making mathematics in infrastructure, epidemiology, and multiagent systems.
Shumail Mazahir is an Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at SKEMA Business School , France. He previously held full-time academic roles at SKEMA (Assistant Professor, 2019-2024) and LUMS Pakistan (Assistant Professor, 2018-2019), along with post-doctoral research at McGill University (2015-2018). His work bridges analytics and sustainability in supply chain systems. Education: Ph.D. in Management Sciences, HEC Paris (2016) Research Interests span Circular Economy , Environmental Sustainability , Supply Chain Sourcing , and Disaster Management . His publications focus on robust optimization models, pollution control frameworks, and legislative impacts on supply chain strategies. Recent Article Trends highlight his expertise in supply chain resilience under uncertainty , sustainability-driven optimization , and policy analysis . Key themes include risk mitigation through capacity sharing, dynamic environmental regulation, and disruptive innovation in reverse logistics. Scientific Awards & Grants 2022 Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Recovery grant (University of British Columbia) Advising & Affiliations Researcher, SKEMA Centre for Sustainability Studies Review panel: Omega , Production and Operations Management , Socio-Economic Planning Sciences
Dr. Chris Martin is a Scientia Fellow (Level C) at the University of New South Wales, holding a position equivalent to Associate Professor within the City Futures Research Centre in the School of Arts, Design & Architecture. With extensive expertise in housing policy and law, Martin has established himself as a leading authority on rental housing, housing affordability, and tenancy law in Australia. His dual background in economics and law provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research on housing markets and policy. Dr. Martin completed his academic training at the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Economics (Social Sciences) with First Class Honours, a Bachelor of Laws with Second Class Honours, and a Doctor of Philosophy. His educational background uniquely positions him to address complex housing challenges through both economic and legal lenses. Dr. Martin's research focuses on rental housing and housing affordability, with particular expertise in tenancy law, the private rental market, social housing, boarding houses, residential parks, housing investment and finance, housing policy, and the intersection between housing and criminal justice. His work combines legal analysis with economic and social perspectives to address pressing housing challenges in Australia. Through his research, Martin has contributed significantly to understanding how housing policy affects vulnerable populations and how legal frameworks can be improved to enhance housing security. Analysis of Martin's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on housing policy challenges in Australia, with particular attention to rental housing markets, tenancy law reforms, and homelessness prevention. His work often takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining legal analysis with economic and social perspectives. A significant portion of his recent research addresses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing markets and the effectiveness of policy responses. Martin frequently collaborates with researchers across Australia and internationally, reflecting the growing recognition of housing as a critical social determinant of wellbeing. Author of 'Tenants' Rights Manual' (4th edition) Regular contributor to The Conversation on housing policy Former Senior Policy Officer of the Tenants' Union of NSW Past Chair of Shelter NSW Dr. Martin has led numerous significant research projects as Chief Investigator, including 'Evictions in Australia' (ARC 2023-25), 'Towards an Australian Housing and Homelessness Strategy' (AHURI 2022-23), and 'Regulation of residential tenancies and impacts on investment' (AHURI 2021-22). His research often focuses on translating academic insights into practical policy recommendations, particularly regarding housing for vulnerable populations including those transitioning from prison and low-income households. As a member of the City Futures Research Centre, Dr. Martin contributes to one of Australia's leading urban research groups, which focuses on creating equitable, sustainable, and prosperous cities. The Centre brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to address complex urban challenges, with housing being a central theme of their work.
Dr. Chien-Huei Wu is a Research Fellow at Academia Sinica's Institute of European and American Studies, with extensive experience as a Visiting Professor at institutions including Stimson Center, Europa-Kolleg Hamburg, Max Planck Institute, Georgetown University, and Freie Universität Berlin. His expertise spans US-China competition, EU External Relations, Comparative Regional Integration, and Global Economic Governance. PhD in Laws from European University Institute Master of Research in Laws from European University Institute LLM from National Taiwan University BA/LLB from National Taiwan University Dr. Wu's research focuses on Taiwan's economic security , EU-China trade dynamics , and global governance frameworks . His work analyzes semiconductor trade politics, extradition agreements, vaccine nationalism, and post-pandemic regulatory adaptations. Recent publications examine WTO compliance , cyber sovereignty , and trade dispute mechanisms , with articles spanning 2018–2025. His scholarship bridges legal analysis and geopolitical strategy across 15+ peer-reviewed journals. 2023-24 NSTC Outstanding Research Award 2019, 2021, 2012 Academia Sinica Publication Awards 2014 Ta-You Wu Memorial Award Dr. Wu has advised governments on trade frameworks and contributed to policy debates about Taiwan’s sovereignty, EU-Asia agreements, and health regulations. His work appears in Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, and Springer publications.
Professor Alan Kwan is a faculty member in Structural Mechanics at Cardiff University's School of Engineering and part of the BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering. He has over 90 publications, including 35+ in refereed journals, and his research spans sustainability informatics, deployable structures, and structural optimization. BEng (Hons) from Sheffield (1987), PhD from Cambridge (1991) Deputy Head of School at the School of Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Kwan's work focuses on Sustainability Informatics (telemetry, control systems), Deployable Structures (pantographic systems, kinematics), and Structural Optimization (genetic algorithms). His recent grants total £1.04M, with additional £6.8M from collaborative projects, all in sustainability informatics. Scientific Contributions: He has supervised 21 PhD students (19 completed) and two MPhil students. His KTP project with Reid Lifting Ltd. led to commercialization of a deployable lifting product, earning two Queen’s Awards in 2013. He serves on editorial boards of three journals and eleven conferences, and has delivered invited lectures internationally.
James Graham is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of Sydney and a Research Associate at the Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics from New York University (2020) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of New Zealand Economic Papers . His work focuses on macroeconomics, housing, and household finance. Education : PhD in Economics, New York University (2020) Current Roles : Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor), University of Sydney; Research Associate, CAMA; Editor-in-Chief, NZEP Research Interests : Graham investigates macroeconomic dynamics, housing market trends, and household financial behavior. His recent work explores pandemic-induced housing demand shifts, mortgage policy, and consumption sensitivity to asset distribution. Articles highlight policy modeling, instrumental variable approaches, and intergenerational wealth effects. Scientific Contributions : 15 NEP-announced articles across Dynamic General Equilibrium, Urban Economics, and Macroeconomics Notable works on pandemic economics, monetary policy transmission, and housing affordability His affiliations include the University of Sydney’s School of Economics and the Australian National University’s Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis.
Francisco Javier Garcia Cutrin is a Full-Time Professor at the Department of Mathematics, College of Marine Sciences, University of Vigo. He holds a PhD from the University of Vigo (1993) with a thesis on "Núcleo y equilibrio en economías con N-tipos de agentes" , advised by Dr. Carlos Hervés Beloso. His research spans Mathematical Analysis , Game Theory , Economics , and Operations Research , focusing on continuum economies, social cost analysis, and fishery management. His recent publications (2015–2021) address climate change impacts , bioeconomic models , and EU fisheries policy . Notable works include "Robust Harvest Control Rules" (2015) and "Climate change and Forest disturbances in Europe" (2021). His contributions integrate economic theory with real-world policy challenges , emphasizing sustainability and stakeholder engagement. He collaborates with institutions like the Interuniversity Research Center for Economics, Business Administration, and Society (ECOSOT) and applies aggregation functions and mathematical modeling to marine and environmental economics. His work appears in journals such as Mathematical Social Sciences and Extracta Mathematicae .
Peter Hambäck is a Professor at Stockholm University 's Department of Ecology, Environment and Botany. His research focuses on insect ecology and evolution with special emphasis on trophic interactions . Key research areas Coevolution in host-parasitoid systems Ecological immunology Gut microbiome transferability Wetland biodiversity management Spider ecological roles Recent publications analyze immune gene expression in beetles , plant-insect-herbivore dynamics , and marine subsidy effects on terrestrial food webs . Collaborators include researchers from Stockholm University, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and Hushållningssällskapet. Current PhD students under his supervision include Xuyue Yang , David Åhlén , and Yueqing An . Previous advisees have completed studies on topics ranging from tritrophic coevolution to agroecological pest control . Research projects examine evolutionary arms races between hosts and parasitoids, optimal wetland restoration using hydrogeodesy , and ecosystem service synergies in constructed vs natural wetlands. Funded by Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) and Formas .
Christophe Van Linden serves as Associate Professor in Finance and Accounting at Oslo Business School, Faculty of Social Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, joining in July 2022 after tenured positions at Illinois State University and assistant professorship at Belmont University in the USA. His academic credentials include: PhD in Accounting, KU Leuven, Belgium (2016) Certificate in Higher Education Teaching, Harvard University (2020) Dr. Van Linden's research centers on ethical dimensions of accounting and auditing, examining audit quality indicators, tax avoidance mechanisms, DEI implementation, and financial reporting integrity across diverse organizational contexts including multinational corporations, nonprofits, and creative industries. His publication trajectory (2018-2024) reveals evolving focus from technical audit regulation toward broader business ethics, progressing from EU audit quality standards to tax ethics in global enterprises (IKEA, 2019), DEI maturity in nonprofits (2022), and film industry tax shelters (2024), demonstrating consistent engagement with ethical dilemmas in contemporary business practices. He actively contributes to the Finance and Accounting research group at OsloMet, integrating practical Big4 auditing experience with academic rigor in his scholarly work.
Benjamin Huynh is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. He leads the AI for Resilient Communities Lab , focusing on policy-relevant issues at the intersection of data science and planetary health. Education : PhD in Biomedical Data Science from Stanford University (2022); BS in Statistics from the University of Chicago. Key Collaborations : World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies. His research spans environmental justice , health equity , and algorithmic fairness , with applications to climate resilience, refugee health, and sustainable AI. Recent work includes small area estimation for lead exposure in Chicago and probabilistic modeling for allocative harm mitigation. He has contributed to high-impact publications in Nature Sustainability , Lancet journals, and JAMA Pediatrics . The scientific awards include recognition by Grist 50 and Business Insider's AI Power List . He was also a Climate Security Fellow at the Center for Climate and Security.
Byung-Kwang Yoo is a tenured Professor at Waseda University's School of Human Sciences and holds a cross-appointment at Kanagawa University of Human Services . With a PhD in Health Economics from Johns Hopkins University (2002), he has held academic positions at UC Davis, University of Rochester, CDC, and Stanford. His career spans health economics, pandemic surveillance, and health policy analysis. Education : Hokkaido University School of Medicine (1993), Harvard University (MPH in Health Policy, 1997), Johns Hopkins University (PhD in Health Economics, 2002) His research focuses on health economics , infectious disease surveillance , and health policy . Recent work emphasizes wastewater epidemiology for pandemic tracking, cost-effectiveness of telemedicine in neonatal and ICU care, and school-based influenza vaccination programs . He has contributed to policy debates on healthcare subsidies and disparities. Key trends in his publications include economic modeling of pandemic response , telemedicine cost-benefit analysis , and health behavior interventions . He has advised on NIH grant reviews (2017–2019) and California healthcare policy (2012–2016). Scientific Awards : Nikkei Economic and Business Best 20 Books (2006), John P. Young Memorial Award (2002) He has served on editorial boards for journals like Frontiers in Public Health (2017–) and Journal of Preventive Medicine & Public Health (2006–).
