Professor Anne JENY is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, France, specializing in accounting and auditing. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from HEC Paris Business School (2003) and Master's degrees in Audit, Finance, and Economics from the University of Paris Dauphine (1995-1996). Her academic career includes professorships at IÉSEG (2021–present) and ESSEC Business School (2002–2020). Her research focuses on intangible assets valuation , fair value measurement , IFRS adoption dynamics , and transparency in financial reporting . She has published widely on topics such as non-audit services' impact on debt costs, innovation's interplay with accounting systems, and gender disparities in accounting professions. Her work integrates empirical analysis with policy implications, particularly in digital economy contexts and public-private partnerships. A member of the LEM (Laboratory of Economy and Management), she has authored books like Les 12 travaux de l'analyste financier (2021) and contributed to international journals such as Accounting in Europe and European Accounting Review . Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights into corporate governance and regulatory challenges.
Ana Marques is a Visiting Professor at Norwich Business School (University of East Anglia), specializing in accounting and quantitative methods. She previously served as head of research at the Nova School of Business and Economics in Lisbon and held visiting roles at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. Her academic background includes a PhD in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master's in Management from Instituto Superior de Gestão (Portugal), and a 5-year Licenciatura in Management from the same institution. Her research focuses on non-GAAP earnings disclosures, corporate governance, ESG/CSR, and voluntary disclosures. Key funding includes a €80,000 Marie Curie grant and over €120,000 from Portugal's Foundation for Science and Technology. She has published in top journals like Review of Accounting Studies and European Accounting Review . Marques holds editorial roles at European Accounting Review and Accounting in Europe , and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the EAA's Accounting Research Center. She has organized major conferences like JIAR 2023 and the Lisbon Accounting Conference, and contributes to professional bodies such as the American Accounting Association (AAA) and European Accounting Association (EAA). Her work addresses disclosure strategies, sustainability assurance, and regulatory impacts, with recent focus on gender diversity policies and ESG-investment linkages. Research outputs emphasize global accounting practices and regulatory effectiveness across diverse sectors.
Professor Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen is Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School. Previously, he was Associate Professor at King's College London and Assistant Professor at University of St Andrews. His research has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and BBC. He holds a BSc in Computing from National University of Singapore, MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management from University of Bristol, and PhD in Finance from University of Edinburgh. Research foci include: Climate risk integration in mortgage markets and corporate finance Impact of social policies (e.g., marriage equality) on credit access Corporate governance and misconduct prevention in banking Local information environments and fraud detection Cross-cultural dimensions of executive decision-making His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent examination of how institutional frameworks (regulation, culture, governance) shape financial behaviors and market outcomes, with recent emphasis on climate finance and social equity impacts. Awards include: David Hume Publication Prize (2015) Semi-finalist, FMA Europe Best Paper Award (2018) Finalist, FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award (2019) Best Registered Report on "Politics and Corporate Power" Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition Best Paper Award (2024) He currently supervises PhD candidates Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei. His externally funded research includes grants from British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and Carnegie UK Trust. He serves as Associate Editor for European Journal of Finance and British Accounting Review. As frequent speaker at central banks and policy forums (Federal Reserve Banks of New York & St. Louis), he translates research insights into regulatory practice and policy development.
Adam B. Badawi is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of law, finance, and corporate governance. His scholarly work has established him as a leading expert in contract law, M&A transactions, securities litigation, and ESG compliance. Professor Badawi's research interests span multiple dimensions of corporate law and legal theory. His work on contractual complexity, particularly in debt agreements and M&A transactions, has provided significant insights into how legal drafting affects economic outcomes. He has extensively examined the business judgment rule, board authority, and the role of courts in corporate governance. More recently, his research has expanded into ESG-related topics, analyzing how environmental, social, and governance considerations intersect with traditional corporate law frameworks. His methodological approach often combines legal analysis with empirical techniques, including text analysis of legal documents and event studies of litigation outcomes. Professor Badawi's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of corporate law. His early work focused on foundational aspects of contract theory and interpretation, while his more recent publications reflect growing interest in ESG metrics, executive compensation structures tied to sustainability goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The trajectory of his research shows a progression from theoretical legal analysis toward increasingly empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law with finance and data science. Professor Badawi has collaborated with numerous scholars across different institutions, including Duke University, Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work and its relevance to multiple academic communities.
Arthur Schafer is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts and Founding Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. He serves as a National Research Associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and previously held roles as ethics consultant for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Head of the Section of Bio-Medical Ethics in the Faculty of Medicine. His academic credentials include a BLitt in Philosophy from the University of Oxford (1967) and a BA Honours from the University of Manitoba. His distinguished career spans over five decades of ethical scholarship and public engagement. Professor Schafer specializes in professional and applied ethics with intensive focus on bioethics , research ethics , and biomedical conflicts of interest . His work critically examines medical assistance in dying , informed consent , clinical trial ethics , and human rights frameworks , establishing him as a leading voice in Canadian ethical discourse. His philosophical approach bridges theoretical rigor with practical policy applications across multiple professional domains. Analysis of his 13 most recent publications reveals enduring engagement with evolving ethical challenges, particularly the tension between institutional interests and professional integrity. His scholarship demonstrates consistent progression from foundational ethical theory toward contemporary policy applications, with recent work heavily concentrated on medical assistance in dying and pharmaceutical industry influence in healthcare systems. His scientific recognition includes: D. R. Campbell Outreach Award (1984) Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching (1976) Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship (1964) Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1964) Canada Council Fellow As an active supervisor for Master's and PhD students, Schafer extends his mentorship through ethics consulting for professional associations in Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, and Pharmacy. His policy impact is evidenced by service on the Provincial-Territorial Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and two published reports for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. His extensive media contributions—including hundreds of CBC appearances and newspaper columns—demonstrate exceptional public scholarship. The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, which he founded, functions as a vital interdisciplinary hub connecting academic philosophy with real-world ethical challenges across healthcare, law, and public policy sectors, facilitating ongoing dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and community stakeholders.
Dr. Sarah Smith is a Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) in the Business School at the University of Aberdeen, appointed in June 2020. She previously served as Reader at the University of Stirling from 2015 and as Senior Lecturer in Accounting, following a lectureship at Heriot-Watt University from 2001 to 2008. Education: BAcc in Accountancy, University of Stirling (1996, First Class Honours) MSc by Research, University of Stirling (1998) PhD, University of Stirling (2003) Her research centers on accounting and finance, with a strong focus on intellectual capital disclosure, corporate financing decisions, leasing, and academic labor in UK higher education. She employs empirical and methodological approaches, including content analysis and survey research, to explore disclosure practices and financial decision-making. Her work addresses both corporate reporting behavior and the sociology of accounting academia. Her recent publications (2018) analyze academic labor shortages in UK accounting departments and the role of social capital in PhD assessment, reflecting her dual interest in financial reporting and academic practice. Earlier works from the 2000s examine leasing, lease-debt substitutability, and the impact of disclosure on equity risk, establishing a long-standing contribution to financial accounting research. Scientific Awards: Best thesis on leasing across Europe (2003, Leaseurope) Carnegie Trust PhD Scholarship Dr. Smith has advised on research and contributed to academic discourse through extensive publishing, though no formal PhD or Master’s students are listed. She has not been associated with specific grants in the text, but her PhD was externally funded. Her teaching qualification (PGCAP) underscores her commitment to scholarship in education. She has not been affiliated with any named research labs or collaborative teams in the provided text, but her frequent co-authorship with Valerie Urquhart and Vic Beattie indicates strong research collaborations.
Lily Hsueh is an Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy (with tenure) at the School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University (ASU), and a Visiting Scholar at the Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, the Center for Environmental Economics and Sustainability Policy, the Center for Organization Research and Design, and the Political Economy Working Group at ASU. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from the University of Washington, an M.S. in Economics from University College London, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a Senior Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Dr. Hsueh’s research focuses on the intersection of economics, politics, and governance in environmental policy. She investigates how alternative governance systems—such as voluntary programs and market-based mechanisms—affect policy outcomes in areas like climate change, toxic chemicals, and marine resources. Her work emphasizes the role of firms, institutions, and governments in shaping environmental governance and social equity. Her recent publications explore trends in corporate climate disclosure, sustainable public procurement, participatory budgeting, and the health impacts of environmental disasters. These studies employ rigorous econometric methods and contribute to both academic and policy debates on sustainability and governance. Recipient of the 2020–21 AAUW American Fellowship Two-time winner of the Distinguished Teaching Award at ASU (2016–17, 2021–22) Recipient of the 2023 Professor of Impact award (student-initiated) Elected to the APPAM Policy Council (2024–2028) Editorial board member of PLOS Climate Dr. Hsueh has secured research funding from NOAA, the V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation, and ASU. She actively mentors students and junior scholars and is currently completing a book with MIT Press titled Corporations at Climate Crossroads . She also leads curriculum development in economics and public policy at ASU and teaches across undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels. She is involved in several research teams and initiatives, including the Political Economy Working Group and the Sustainable Procurement Research Group at ASU, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Stanford on climate governance research.
Jonathan L. Rogers is a Professor in the Accounting Department at Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. He maintains his office in Koelbel Building, room 433, and can be contacted at jonathan.rogers@colorado.edu or by phone at 303-735-6620. Dr. Rogers received dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Texas in 1996: one in Business Administration with a focus in finance, and another in Economics with a minor in accounting. He earned his PhD in Accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2005. He is also a certified management accountant and certified in financial management, though both certifications are currently inactive. Dr. Rogers' research focuses on voluntary disclosure, market microstructure, multinational firms, insider trading, and stock return volatility . His work has been published in all three top accounting journals (Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting and Economics, The Accounting Review) and has received significant attention from major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Fortune, Reuters, Bloomberg TV, and CNBC. His research has also been cited by members of Congress. His recent publications span a diverse range of topics from accounting and finance to meteorology and healthcare, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. Major themes in his work include financial disclosure practices, market microstructure, insider trading, and the dissemination of financial information. His research on SEC dissemination in high-frequency trading environments has been particularly influential in both academic and regulatory circles. 2015 EKS&H Faculty Fellowship 2015 RAST Conference Best Paper Award 2011 Fama-Miller Center Research Grant 2010 William Ladany Faculty Scholar 2009 Ernest R. Wish Award 2009 Initiative on Global Markets Research Grant 2003 Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship European Accounting Association's 2003 Doctoral Colloquium Fellowship 2001 Geewax, Terker & Company Prize for Investment Research Dr. Rogers serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Accounting Research and works as an ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Finance, the Accounting Review, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Review of Accounting Studies, Contemporary Accounting Research, American Accounting Association Midyear, and the Annual and FARS section meetings. His research has been supported by numerous grants including those from the Fama-Miller Center, Initiative on Global Markets, and the Deloitte Foundation. While specific information about his laboratory or research team is not provided in the available text, his extensive publication record and editorial roles suggest he likely collaborates with multiple researchers and potentially supervises graduate students in accounting research.
Thomas Gunther is a Professor of Managerial Accounting and Control at the Department of Economics, Technical University of Dresden. His research focuses on business accounting, controlling of non-profit organisations, value-based management, and the evaluation of intangible resources. University: Technical University of Dresden Department: Department of Economics Academic Rank: Professor Gunther's work explores performance measurement systems, brand valuation, and time-oriented cost accounting, with empirical studies across German companies and the public education sector. He has led research groups on value-oriented leadership in SMEs and intangible assets in accounting. As a consultant, he works with medium-sized businesses and public institutions on implementing controlling systems, including AOK Saxony, Dresden Transport Company, and the Saxon State Ministry of Education. He serves as Managing Editor for the Journal of Management Control (JoMaC) and is a founding member of PRISMA (Centre for Sustainability Assessment and Policy) at TU Dresden.
YUE Heng is a Full-time Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), holding dual roles as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Programme Director of the SMU Tsinghua Joint Master of Science in CFO Leadership. He joined SMU in 2015 after teaching at Peking University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the Guanghua School of Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. His research focuses on corporate governance, earnings management, voluntary disclosure in emerging markets, and capital market dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on tunneling through intercorporate loans, political corruption impacts on reporting quality, and cultural influences on corporate risk-taking. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review . Honors include the Liyining Research Award (2013) and the ICBC Economic Scholar Award (2011). He advises doctoral students in accounting and has contributed to curriculum development in executive education programs. His current research explores green transition challenges, audit quality in anti-corruption contexts, and information asymmetry in emerging markets. Key Research Themes: Corporate Governance Failures, Financial Transparency, Political Economy of Accounting, Emerging Market Financial Systems Teaching Areas: Advanced Financial Accounting, CFO Leadership, Financial Statement Analysis
Rahul Vashishtha is a Professor of Accounting at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he has served since earning his PhD in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. His research focuses on the determinants of corporate and banking sector disclosure, emphasizing economic consequences such as investment behavior, financial stability, and transparency's impact on institutions. Key areas include how mandated reporting frequency influences managerial myopia, banking sector fragility, and the interplay between mutual fund transparency and corporate decision-making. Dr. Vashishtha's work explores topics like loan covenant violations, bank mergers' effects on disclosure, and the role of analyst recommendations in stock price bubbles. He teaches Financial Statement Analysis in Duke's Daytime MBA program, blending academic rigor with practical business insights. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics , Journal of Accounting Research , and Review of Financial Studies . Notable contributions include demonstrating how quarterly financial reporting pressures lead to short-term investment biases and analyzing bank transparency's role in deposit flows. His findings have been widely cited in media outlets like the Wall Street Journal , Financial Times , and Forbes . While no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and media engagement highlight his influence in accounting and finance research. Advising roles and grants are not explicitly detailed in available materials. He is actively involved in ongoing research on liquidity transformation in banking and voluntary disclosure strategies during financial crises.
Lasse Niemi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Aalto University. He leads the Audit Research Group, which focuses on four key research teams: the value of auditing, social networks in auditing and corporate governance, digitalization in auditing, and the impact of auditors' cognitive abilities on audit quality. His work bridges traditional accounting practices with modern technological and social dynamics. Research Pillars: Voluntary Audit Demand Network Analysis in Auditing Digital Transformation Audit Quality Determinants Scientific Recognition: BEST PAPER AWARD EARNet Symposium 2001 Recent publications explore intersections of gender dynamics in auditing careers, digitalization expertise impacts on fees, and climate risk disclosures. His email is lasse.niemi@aalto.fi .
Andrea Pawliczek serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. She holds the KPMG Faculty Fellowship position and maintains her office in Koelbel 402F. Her academic work focuses on the critical intersection of financial reporting, corporate governance, and executive compensation practices within the modern regulatory environment. Professor Pawliczek's research interests center on executive compensation structures, corporate governance mechanisms, financial reporting quality, and the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in corporate decision-making. Her work examines how regulatory frameworks like the SEC's clawback provisions impact corporate behavior, how shareholder voting influences executive pay practices, and how voluntary disclosure affects market competition and corporate transparency. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between common ownership structures and corporate disclosure practices, as well as the evolving role of institutional investors in shaping corporate governance. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the evolving landscape of corporate reporting and governance. Recent research analyzes the SEC's clawback mandate, ESG integration in compensation practices, and the influence of major institutional investors like BlackRock. Her work shows a clear trajectory toward examining how regulatory changes and market pressures shape corporate disclosure practices and executive compensation decisions, with increasing attention to ESG considerations in recent years. Professor Pawliczek actively contributes to the academic community through her research and teaching at the Leeds School of Business. Her work bridges theoretical accounting research with practical implications for corporate executives, board members, and regulatory bodies seeking to understand the complex relationships between compensation structures, governance practices, and corporate performance.
Dr. CHEN Xia is a Full-time Faculty member and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She serves as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Recruiting Co-ordinator for the School of Accountancy. Her research focuses on institutional investors, financial analysts, family firms, and earnings restatements, with publications in top-tier journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: PhD in Accounting, University of Chicago, US MBA, University of Chicago, US M.A. in Accounting, Tsinghua University, China B.S. in Management Information System, Tsinghua University, China Dr. Chen’s research interests span corporate governance, auditing, tax aggressiveness, and family firm dynamics. Her work explores how institutional investors and analysts impact corporate disclosures, and the governance mechanisms within family-controlled enterprises. Her awards include the Charles Horngren Fellowship and Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship. She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles at European Accounting Review and peer reviews for major journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis . Dr. Chen advises several PhD and DBA candidates in accounting, focusing on empirical research methodologies. She also oversees collaborative academic programs between SMU and ZJU.
Ana Isabel Dias Lopes is a full-time Associate Professor (with habilitation) at the Accounting Department of Lisbon University Institute (ISCTE-IUL), where she also serves as Director of the MSc program in Accounting and Executive Director of the post-graduation in Finance and Accounting Applied. She is an integrated researcher at BRU-Iscte - Business Research Unit (IBS) in Lisbon, Portugal. Her academic qualifications include a PhD in Management, Specialty in Accounting (2012) from ISCTE-IUL, a Master's degree in Accounting and Corporate Finance (1994-1997), and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management (1993). She recently completed her Aggregation in Management (2024) from the University of Lisbon. Dr. Lopes' research focuses on international financial accounting and reporting, with particular emphasis on integrated and sustainability reporting, business combinations, and corporate governance. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in accounting standards, particularly IFRS. She has published extensively in leading academic journals including 'Australian Journal of Management', 'European Business Review', and 'Meditari Accountancy Research', with significant citation impact (Google Scholar: 330 citations, h-index: 9). Her recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution from traditional financial accounting topics toward sustainability and ESG reporting, reflecting the changing landscape of corporate disclosure requirements. The trajectory shows increasing engagement with integrated reporting frameworks and sustainability standards like SASB. Dr. Lopes has made notable contributions to accounting education through pedagogical case studies and simulation-based teaching approaches, particularly for complex topics like foreign currency accounting and strategic performance management. She actively supervises graduate students and has extensive experience teaching across all academic levels, from undergraduate to executive education programs, with courses focused on financial accounting, business reporting, and consolidated financial statements.
