Professor Charles Zheng, Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science, Western University, is Christopher J. Grimes Fellow in Microeconomic Theory. His research focuses on Auction Theory and Mechanism Design, with a mission to understand how rules, incentives, and information shape market outcomes and strategic behaviour. He teaches Theory and has a strong publication record in auction design, resale, collusion, and peace under strategic constraints. He previously held positions at Northwestern University and Iowa State University and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota.