Dr. Yulia Veld-Merkoulova is an Associate Professor of Finance in Monash University. She previously held positions in Erasmus University Rotterdam, Simon Fraser University, University of Stirling and Glasgow University. Dr Veld-Merkoulova is an expert in the field of finance and investments, including energy finance. She published numerous research articles and book chapters on the topics of energy derivatives and energy markets, optimal investment strategies, and valuation effects of corporate events on stock market prices. Her work has been featured in CFA Digest, New York Times, and in finance textbooks. Yulia is a frequent speaker at both academic and professional conferences in finance and investments. Dr. Svetlana Viteva holds a PhD in Finance (University of Stirling), an MSc in Investment Analysis (University of Stirling) and BA in Economics and Business Administration (American University in Bulgaria). She has done research in the field of carbon finance and published in Energy Economics before moving to the investment industry. Currently, she works as an investment analyst at Baillie Gifford & Co, one of the oldest investment firms in the UK.