Tony Lindgren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer and Systems Science, Stockholm University, affiliated with the Data Science Research Group and Natural Language Processing Research Group. His work bridges data science and NLP , focusing on interpretable models, constraint programming, and predictive maintenance systems. Research interests include: Machine Learning for explainability and fairness Constraint Programming in maintenance optimization Natural Language Processing for risk analytics and troubleshooting Recent publications demonstrate trends in multi-objective optimization (2025 satellite scheduling), conformal prediction (2024 CoPAL), and fault detection (2024 Automotive Nowcasting). His work often integrates domain-specific constraints with scalable algorithms across applications like food safety and autonomous vehicles. Software tools developed by Lindgren include: Example-based Feature Tweaking Rule Indexing Frameworks His research groups focus on AI-driven decision support for high-stakes domains, combining technical innovation with societal impact considerations.
Nadya Malenko is Professor of Finance and Wargo Family Faculty Fellow at Boston College Carroll School of Management. She serves as President of Finance Theory Group, Research Associate at NBER, Research Fellow at CEPR, and Research Member of ECGI. Her research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, private equity, and organizational economics, with significant contributions to understanding board dynamics, shareholder voting, and proxy advisory firms. Ph.D. in Finance, Stanford University MA in Economics (summa cum laude), New Economic School MSc in Applied Mathematics (with honors), Lomonosov Moscow State University Her research explores: Corporate board communication and decision-making Shareholder democracy and voting mechanisms Proxy advisory firm economics Private equity governance Organizational structure implications Indexing's governance effects Recent publications examine board dynamics over startup life cycles, proxy voting controversies, and shareholder democracy. Her work has received multiple Brattle Group prizes, WFA and CICF Best Paper Awards, and ECGI Finance Prizes. Associate Editor: Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies Leadership roles: American Finance Association, European Finance Association, Midwest Finance Association Featured in Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Forbes As Editor of ECGI Working Paper Finance Series and active conference participant, she shapes academic discourse through committee roles at major finance conferences and mentoring doctoral students.
Dr. Sofia Collignon is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics and Director of the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London. She holds a BA from ITESO, an MSc from the University of Essex, and a PhD from University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on gendered political violence, harassment of political elites, and electoral competition, with particular attention to the UK, Western Europe, and Mexico. She employs quantitative methods such as panel data, multilevel models, and survey experiments, complemented by qualitative interviews. Dr. Collignon’s impactful work has garnered international acclaim, including awards for her studies on gendered effects of political harassment and voter responses to candidate misconduct. She advises governments and NGOs on issues of public life safety, collaborating with organizations like the Local Government Association. Her work has been featured in outlets such as The Guardian, BBC, and CNN. She currently supervises PhD students researching topics like gendered political violence and electoral competition. As Director of the Mile End Institute, she bridges academic research with public policy engagement. Her teaching includes modules on comparative politics and political communication. Key publications highlight the intersection of elite politics with public opinion, particularly regarding the barriers to women’s political representation and the consequences of political misconduct.
Nikos Komninos is a researcher at City, University of London , specializing in cybersecurity, network security, and privacy-preserving systems. His work spans Internet of Things (IoT) , mobile ad hoc networks , and cloud computing security. Research Areas : Cybersecurity frameworks, machine learning for threat detection, quantum-resistant encryption, and privacy-preserving authentication systems. His recent publications focus on ransomware detection under concept drift, DDoS mitigation in IoT, and attribute-based encryption for fog computing. He has contributed to IEEE Transactions and journals like Computers & Security , with a trend toward real-time adaptive security systems and Bayesian risk assessment .
Francesco Nicoli is an Assistant Professor of European Political Economy at Politecnico Institute of Turin and Adjunct Professor at Ghent University. He is affiliated with the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) and holds a PhD from the University of Trento. His research spans Political Science (GSPS-02/A) with a focus on European integration, security cooperation, labor market dynamics, and energy policy. Education: PhD in Political Economy, University of Trento His work appears in leading journals like International Studies Quarterly , Journal of European Public Policy , and Energy Policy . Current projects include EU nuclear fusion strategy (FusEUrope), green procurement (PNRR), and pandemic response initiatives. His studies on automation, migration, and European identity reveal critical insights into fiscal and policy preferences during crises. Teaching Roles: PhD Survey Research Methods (2025/26), International Economics Institutions (2023/24), Experimental Survey Methods (2024/25) Research Themes: European defense, health union design, energy security, space economy, labor market integration Key Collaborations: University of Amsterdam, Bruegel, European Commission
Prof. José Garcia Montalvo is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. His research focuses on housing policy, macroeconomics, political economy, and public policy, with recent emphasis on urban housing crises, inequality measurement, and fiscal responses to inflation. He has published widely in journals like the Review of Economic and Statistics and the Journal of Comparative Economics. Education: PhD in Economics, Harvard University. Key research areas include housing economics, public-private partnerships, and the socioeconomic impact of disasters. He has authored a handbook on housing economics and co-authored studies on rent controls and university competitiveness. Recent activities include organizing workshops on economic research using bank transactions data (June 2025), publishing in CEPR Discussion Papers (March 2025), and contributing to policy debates via op-eds in La Vanguardia and El Periódico. He frequently engages with media and policymakers on housing, inflation, and labor market dynamics. His work spans academic contributions, public policy analysis, and media commentary, emphasizing data-driven solutions to socioeconomic challenges.
Olga Onuch is a Professor (Chair) in Comparative and Ukrainian Politics at the University of Manchester. She holds the first-ever Full Professorship in Ukrainian Politics in the English-speaking world. Her roles include leading the MOBILISE project (€2,002,039 funded) and supervising PhD students on topics like Ukrainian politics and Latin American economic voting. She has affiliations with Nuffield College (University of Oxford) and Harvard University. Education: DPhil (Oxford, 2010), MSc in Comparative Politics (Latin America Stream), BA in Development Studies and Political Studies. Research Focus: Civic identity, democratic duty, protest behavior, and migration in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Onuch’s research explores how civic duty shapes political behavior, with notable works like The Zelensky Effect (OUP/Hurst, 2023). Her work bridges academia and policy, advising Ukrainian governments on governance and anti-corruption. Key Awards: Sir Bernard Crick Prize (2017), Neporany Doctoral Award (2010), and leadership in major grants. Teaching: Courses include Ukrainian Politics, Comparative Democratization, and Protest Politics. She has directed MA and PhD programs at Manchester. Policy Engagement: Consults governments on Ukraine’s crisis, democracy promotion, and EU-Ukraine relations. Collaborates with international bodies like the OECD and OSCE.
Evgenia Dechter is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales School of Economics within the UNSW Business School. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester and B.A./M.A. from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her research focuses on labor economics and macroeconomics, examining wage structures, technological impacts on employment, and behavioral responses to economic policies. Recent work analyzes automation risks, COVID-19 policy effectiveness, and juvenile crime determinants. Dechter's publications demonstrate a strong focus on empirical analysis of labor market dynamics, with recent examinations of pandemic interventions and skill complementarity in evolving technological environments.
Euel Elliott is a Professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Political Economy at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), where he has served since 1991. He currently holds the position of Senior Associate Dean. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University (1987), M.A. degrees in Political Science (Virginia Tech, 1982) and Psychology (Radford University, 1976), and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science (Virginia Tech, 1973). E Elliott's research focuses on complex adaptive systems (CAS), nonlinear dynamics, and their applications to political and economic phenomena. Key areas include the interplay of technology and political attitudes, criminal justice policy, and the impact of social media on cultural conflict. He has authored/co-edited influential works like *Complex Systems in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Theory, Method, Application* (2021) and *Chaos Theory in the Social Sciences: Foundations and Applications* (1996). His administrative roles at UTD include Director of Graduate Studies (1998–2003), Associate Dean for Graduate Education (2003–2005), and Senior Associate Dean (2007–present). He has supervised numerous doctoral students and served on dissertation committees, contributing to over 50 completed theses. E Elliott has been recognized in *Who's Who Among Teachers of the Southwest* (1993–1994) and holds memberships in professional organizations such as the American Political Science Association and American Economic Association. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, including agent-based modeling of policy challenges and analyses of global economic cycles.
Professor Frank Cörvers is affiliated with Maastricht University's School of Business and Economics (SBE) and leads research in Demographic Transition, Human Capital, and Employment. He is also a key figure at the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA), where he directs the Human Capital in the Region programme. Additionally, he serves as director of the Graduate School of Business and Economics and is affiliated with the Neimed socio-economic institute at the Open University in Heerlen. MSc in General Economics, Maastricht University MSc in General Economics, University of Hannover PhD, Maastricht University (topic: education and training impact on international competitiveness) His research centers on labor market dynamics, demographic transitions, regional development, and education systems. He investigates labor market forecasting, geographic mobility, teacher labor markets, brain drain, and the integration of education and employment pathways, particularly in shrinking and cross-border regions. His work often bridges academic inquiry with policy application. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on regional labor market forecasting, cross-border mobility, migration, and demographic challenges. The articles span applied policy reports and peer-reviewed research, emphasizing regional disparities, workforce planning, and the socioeconomic effects of population change. Many are co-authored with policy institutions and address real-world labor market challenges across Europe. Member, Scientific Advisory Board, BiBB (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung), Bonn Member, Scientific Advisory Board, NWO Domain Social Sciences and Humanities (WAC SGW) Member, Expert Group on Social Demography, Statistics Netherlands Member, Scientific Expert Group on Population Decline, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Member, Scientific Board, ITEM, Maastricht University Advisory Board Member, BMAS Skilled Worker Monitoring, Germany Jury Member, Institute GAK - KNAW Award Professor Cörvers has led numerous research projects funded by ministries, provinces, the European Union, OECD, and the World Bank. He advises governmental and non-governmental bodies on labor market and education policies. While no formal student list is provided, his role as a professor and graduate school director implies mentorship of junior researchers and PhD candidates. He has published dozens of commissioned reports and academic papers. He is actively involved in ROA’s research teams and contributes to interdisciplinary networks such as MACIMIDE and ITEM, focusing on cross-border cooperation and demographic challenges in Europe.
Thomas A. Rietz is a Professor of Finance at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa , holding the Soumyo Sarkar Professorship in Finance . He serves as Finance Departmental Executive Officer and is a Research Affiliate at Chapman University's Economic Science Institute. PhD in Economics - University of Iowa (1988) BA with Highest Honors - University of Northern Iowa (1983) His research focuses on Behavioral and Experimental Finance/Economics , with notable work in Prediction Markets (including the Iowa Electronic Markets), Game Theory , Social Choice , and Election Forecasting . Recent publications examine retirement savings allocations , market efficiency , and reputation dynamics in corporate settings. Key article trends include: political prediction markets (French elections, U.S. elections), behavioral anomalies in financial decisions, experimental analysis of trust and voting systems, and retirement fund dynamics . Keywords span Finance, Economics, Political Science, and Machine Learning. Best Paper Award (2012) TIAA Institute Fellow (2007-) J.L. Kellogg Research Professorship (1990-1992) He has received grants from the TIAA-CREF Research Institute and Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation , focusing on financial literacy , reputation recovery , and active learning through Iowa Electronic Markets. His teaching publications include materials for Bodie/Kane/Marcus' Essentials of Investments.
Jonathan Clarke is Associate Professor of Finance and Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. He has held key leadership roles including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs (2012–2018), Senior Associate Dean of Programs (2020–2023), and Interim Dean in 2023. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh and holds undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Indiana University. Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh B.A., Indiana University Dr. Clarke's research centers on finance, particularly analyst behavior, investment banking, corporate finance, and capital markets. His work explores how information is generated, disseminated, and priced in financial markets, with a focus on empirical analysis of market efficiency, disclosure practices, and institutional influences. He has made significant contributions to understanding insider trading, seasoned equity offerings, analyst forecasting, and corporate governance. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on empirical finance, with strong emphasis on the role of financial analysts, information intermediaries, and market structure. His publications span top journals in finance and management, indicating interdisciplinary reach, especially in information systems and organizational behavior. The research trend shows deep engagement with real-world financial phenomena such as IPOs, M&A, executive compensation, and media effects on markets. Dr. Clarke has received numerous accolades for teaching and research: William F. Sharpe Award (2001) Poets&Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Professors (2018) MBA Core Professor of the Year (2009, 2013, 2021) Hesburgh Teaching Fellow (2009) James F. Frazier, Jr. Award for Teaching Excellence (2010) As an advisor and educator, Dr. Clarke has influenced countless students through classroom teaching and executive education programs for companies like Home Depot, Coca-Cola, NCR, Clorox, Georgia-Pacific, Lockheed Martin, and the NFL. His leadership in academic administration has elevated Scheller’s rankings, including a #11 undergraduate ranking by Poets&Quants. He served as President of the Eastern Finance Association and on the Georgia Tech Athletic Association Board of Trustees for six years, demonstrating broad institutional and professional engagement. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his extensive publication record and administrative leadership suggest a strong collaborative network across finance and business disciplines.
Mathieu Turgeon is a Professor at the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Social Science at the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on political behavior, public opinion, political psychology, and methodological innovations in statistical, experimental, and survey techniques. Education : PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. His work spans comparative studies across Brazil, the U.S., France, Canada, and Latin America, with publications in multiple languages. Research Interests : Dr. Turgeon examines electoral systems, voter participation, and political accountability mechanisms. Current projects include analyzing compulsory voting's impact on turnout and public opinion on affirmative action in Brazil, with methodological rigor in cross-national contexts. Scientific Awards : 2017 CNPq Research Grant 2016 British Council Researcher Links Grant 2016 CAPES-Brazil/FCT-Portugal grant 2016 CNPq Research Fellowship 2015 British Academy Newton Advanced Fellowship 2007 AAPOR Seymor Sudman Student Paper Award Grants & Collaborations : He has led multi-institutional grants focusing on Latin American political behavior and organized workshops in Brasilia. His work bridges political theory, empirical analysis, and policy evaluation.
Ryan L. Claassen is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Political Science at Kent State University, located on the Kent campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis (2005), and a B.A. in History from Goshen College (1994). His research focuses on political participation, citizen competence, public opinion, election administration, religion and politics, interest groups, and racial and ethnic politics. Claassen has authored Godless Democrats and Pious Republicans (Cambridge University Press) and co-edited The Evangelical Crackup? (Temple University Press), alongside numerous journal articles in top-tier political science publications. His work has been featured in national and international media, including the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage, NPR, and NBC affiliates, where he discusses religion’s role in politics, voting behavior, and election administration. Claassen teaches at both the undergraduate and doctoral levels, covering American Politics, Public Opinion, and Methodology. His research has explored topics such as partisan polarization, the influence of religious groups on political coalitions, and the psychological underpinnings of voter behavior. Recent scholarship includes investigations into partisan bias in campaign tactics, the pressures affecting survey respondents, and the group-based foundations of partisan choices. His contributions to the field emphasize methodological rigor and the application of experimental designs to understand political phenomena. Claassen’s work bridges theoretical inquiry with practical implications for electoral systems and civic education.
Patricia Felicitas Funk is a Full Professor at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), holding roles in the Faculty of Economics and the Institute of Economics (IdEP). Previously, she served as Associate Professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Affiliated Professor at the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics. She is also the Director of the Master in Economics program and an Associate Editor at the Economic Journal. Her research focuses on gender economics, political institutions, and voting behavior, with a particular emphasis on gender disparities in academia and policy outcomes. Her work explores topics such as voter turnout dynamics, the impact of election closeness on participation, and gender representation in academic and political spheres. Notable contributions include analyses of direct democracy, fiscal policy, and institutional reforms. Patricia has authored influential papers in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics, the Review of Economics and Statistics, and the Journal of the European Economic Association. Award details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. However, her research has been funded by grants, such as the Swiss National Science Foundation (grant 172739). She is affiliated with the Center for Federalism (CF) and contributes to policy-relevant studies on governance and public policy.
