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Valentin is a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Munich (LMU) and the ifo Institute and I will complete my degree this summer. In my research, I use regional variation to answer policy-relevant research questions, with a particular focus on digital infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa. I am presenting work on the effects of early Internet on local economic growth.
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Professor of Economics at The American University in Cairo
Ph.D in Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, USA
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Environmental epidemiologist working in support of climate change adaptation and health equity, with emphasis on Oceans and Human Health and on drinking water chemistry issues.
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I previously worked in US government on smart cities planning, and now teach at a University in Bangkok, Thailand. I focus on policy and social change related to technology innovations.
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Professor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work, Sultan Qaboos University
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Terngu Sylvanus Nomishan holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in Archaeology, and is presently preparing to commence his PhD programme. Nomishan also completed a certificate course in Tourism Management at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Université Paris 1, Panthéon-Sorbonne. He lectures in the Department of Archaeology and Museum Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria. His research areas include Cultural Anthropology, Ethnoarchaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Cultural Resource Management CRM, and Cultural Tourism. He has published quality book chapters and Journal articles in both local and international renowned journals. Nomishan is an Inaugural Council Member of the Pan African Scientific Research Council.
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Anthropologist from Egypt working on social protection, health and gender. Associate Research Professor, The Social Research Centre, American University of Cairo
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Professor of Economics
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Johanna Wilkes is a Ph.D. candidate in the Global Environmental Stream at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA). Interested in questions of international governance, public policy, and food systems, Johanna hopes to explore how international institutions tackle issues surrounding climate-resilient farming and sustainable futures.
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Laura Nurski leads the Future of Work and Inclusive Growth project at Bruegel (European economics think tank) which analyses the impact of technology on the nature, quantity and quality of work, welfare systems and inclusive growth.