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Appala Raju BadireddyView profile

Associate Professor

• Water Quality Engineering
• Membrane Separation Processes
• Environmental Nanotechnology
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Dr. Appala Raju Badireddy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM), and Director of the Water Treatment & Environmental Nanotechnology (WTEN) Laboratory. He is also co-founder and CTO of Secure Surgical Solutions LLC, and a founding member of Vermont Initiative for Biological and Environmental Surveillance (VIBES). His research focuses on sustainable membrane processes, environmental nanotechnology, nanometrology, and water security. Education: Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Houston (2003-2009) M.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2001-2003) B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (1997-2001) Postdoctoral Research, Duke University (2009-2014) under Prof. Mark Wiesner Research Interests: Sustainable Membrane Processes: Water/wastewater treatment, desalination, anti-fouling strategies, and resource recovery. Environmental Nanotechnology: Nano-enabled sensors, remediation, and implications of nanomaterials in ecosystems. Environmental Chemodynamics: PFAS fate/transport, nutrient cycling, and contaminant toxicity. Water Security: Real-time monitoring systems and soil health assessments. His work integrates lab-scale innovations with field applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in PFAS remediation, electric-field enhanced filtration, and living lab approaches to precision agriculture. He explores nanomaterials for water treatment while addressing their environmental implications through novel detection methods like ED-HSI microscopy. Labs & Initiatives: WTEN Lab: Focuses on nanotechnology-driven water solutions. VIBES: Develops environmental surveillance tools for public health. Secure Surgical Solutions: Applies nanotechnology to medical devices.

Alfons Oude LansinkView profile

Professor

• Dynamic Technical and Economic Efficiency
• Productivity Analysis
• Sustainable Food Supply Chains
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Alfons Oude Lansink is a Professor and Chairholder in Business Economics at Wageningen University, Netherlands. He holds adjunct professorships at Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) and the University of Florida (USA), and serves on the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture's CDM committee and Rabobank's scientific advisory board. His academic career spans roles as director of Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) and Secretary-General of the European Association of Agricultural Economists. Education: MSc and PhD in Agricultural Economics from Wageningen University Leadership: Head of Business Economics group since 2003 His research focuses on dynamic technical and economic efficiency , sustainable performance of food supply chains , and economics of plant health . Recent work examines climate adaptation strategies, circular economy applications, and cross-border agri-food innovation dynamics using advanced econometric models. Key projects include MINDSTEP (modeling farm decisions), Closing the Loop (insect-based agriculture), and Food Pro-tec-ts (transboundary food technologies). Publications address topics like: Technical efficiency in dairy and arable farming Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture Corporate social responsibility in food manufacturing Policy evaluation for biogas and organic farming He serves as: Secretary/Treasurer of agricultural economics journal foundation Advisor to Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) on policy and PhD supervision Editorial board member of Agronomy Journal and European Review of Agricultural Economics

Zoe M HarrisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bioenergy
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Sustainable Land Use
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Dr Zoe M Harris is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Surrey. She specializes in sustainable land use, bioenergy systems, and vertical farming technologies. Her research focuses on minimizing environmental impacts while enhancing food and energy provision, particularly through projects like the Taeda Tech Project (aeroponic biomass cultivation) and VF-UKFSR (vertical farming resilience). She leads the Bioenergy, Land Use and Agri-Innovation Group and holds roles in international committees like the IEA Bioenergy Executive (Head of Communications). Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, policy advising, and science communication, including training scientists in theatre-based communication. She also champions diversity in energy research through the IVUGER network. Education: BSc Biology and PhD from the University of Southampton. Previous Roles: Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Science Officer at DEFRA, Policy Adviser at BEIS/DfT. Key Projects: Taeda Tech (£4m), Social Enterprise Food Systems, Serious Games for Energy Solutions. Teaching: Director of Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability; Fellow of HEA; course leader for Global Sustainability, Earth System Science, and Low Carbon Transitions. Labs/Teams: Leads the Bioenergy, Land Use and Agri-Innovation Group; collaborates with industry and academia on aeroponics, biomass, and circular economy. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA); grants from UKERC, DecarboN8, and BEIS. Her research bridges climate science, ecology, and socio-economic factors, addressing global challenges like BECCS deployment, biodiversity loss, and gender equity in STEM.

Wantao YuView profile

Professor

• Digital Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Lean, Agile, Resilient and Green (LARG) Supply Chain
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Wantao Yu is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Roehampton Business School, part of the University of Roehampton's Faculty of Business and Law. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Kent, University of East Anglia, and Buckinghamshire New University. His expertise spans digital supply chain management, sustainability, and modern slavery prevention. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like agri-tech and LARG (Lean, Agile, Resilient, Green) supply chains. Research Interests: His work focuses on digital innovation in supply chains, sustainable practices, and ethical sourcing. Notable projects include STFC-funded initiatives in agri-food systems (UK, China, Kenya, Uganda) leveraging IoT and machine learning for sustainability and productivity. He emphasizes public-private partnerships with smallholder farmers and agribusinesses. Notable Achievements: Included in Stanford's World Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024) and recognized with multiple awards, including the Emerald/EFMD Doctoral Research Award (2010) and conference paper accolades (e.g., 2017, 2015). His pandemic-related research was featured in the WHO database. Teaching: Leads courses on Supply Chain Strategy & Processes and Digital Logistics. External roles include serving as an academic examiner at universities like Essex and Hertfordshire. Collaborations: Active in global research networks, with recent projects in Kenya, Uganda, and China. Key themes include data-driven supply chains, agri-tech, and resilience strategies for SMEs.

René BohnsackView profile

Professor

• Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• Sustainable Innovation
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René Bohnsack is a Full Professor of Strategy and Innovation at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Lisbon. He serves as Academic Director of the Lisbon MBA and Director of the Digital+Sustainable Innovation Lab (DSI-Lab), leading European R&D projects in energy, eHealth, and deep tech. His research focuses on digital transformation, sustainable innovation, and AI-driven business models, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Research Policy and Journal of Management Studies . Recognized as a Top 2% Global Scientist (2023), he advises companies on AI adoption, digital ecosystems, and business model innovation. Education: PhD in Strategy and Innovation (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic role). Research Interests: Digital transformation dynamics, generative AI applications, sustainable business models, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Key Venture Experience: Co-founder of fitbase.de (sold to PE 2020), scoocs.co, and co-mind.ai. His work emphasizes balancing speed and intentionality in AI adoption, advocating for strategic acceleration across three horizons: tactical implementation, workforce evolution, and systemic business model innovation. He frequently speaks at global conferences and is a TEDx speaker. Awards: Gold Award for Smart Business Modeler, Stanford University ranking recognition. Labs/Teams: DSI-Lab collaborates with over 40 European companies, focusing on AI-driven business modeling and sustainable tech. Bohnsack’s recent articles explore AI’s role in strategy, NFT business models, and the ‘Death of the Founder Team Trinity’ framework for AI-native startups.

• Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
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Andrea Appolloni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata. His academic career focuses on Management with emphasis on Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Digital Transformation , and Circular Economy . His research explores the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, particularly through topics like AI in Logistics , Green Procurement , and Policy Optimization . Publications span both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies in China, Italy, and Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental impact and organizational performance. Recent work includes digital twin applications for human-AI collaboration, blockchain integration in sustainable supply chains, and analyzing barriers to circular economy adoption. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) demonstrate a trend toward combining Artificial Intelligence , Operations Management , and Environmental Governance .

Saibal RayView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Retail Operations Management
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Saibal Ray is a James McGill Professor of Operations Management and Vice-Dean, Faculty at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. He holds the Desautels Business Leadership Chair and has served in multiple academic leadership roles, including Vice-Dean, Research and Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. His expertise spans supply chain management, risk management, and retail operations, with a focus on agri-food and natural resources sectors. He has published extensively in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research, and holds editorial roles at journals such as Production and Operations Management. Ray earned a PhD from the University of Waterloo, an MEng from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a BEng from Jadavpur University. His research bridges operations and marketing, addressing challenges like supply chain risk, pricing strategies, and sustainability. He has secured major grants from NSERC, SSHRC, and Quebec agencies, and received awards including the Desautels Faculty Scholar and Quebec Teaching Excellence Award. His teaching focuses on operations and supply chain management at the MBA and graduate levels. Ray’s work integrates academic leadership with practical impact, advising on initiatives like the McGill Center for the Convergence of Health and Economics. His recent research explores behavioral retail tactics, health-conscious bundling, and supply chain resilience in dynamic markets.

• Business Economics
• Management
• Supply Chain Management
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Prof. MARIA ROSARIA MARCONE is a Full Professor at the Department of Management, Polytechnic University of Marche. Her research focuses on Business Economics and Management, with emphasis on supply chain resilience, innovation management, sustainability, and digital transformation in manufacturing and agritech sectors. She explores topics such as knowledge management, international SME strategies, and the role of technology in reshaping industry dynamics. Her work frequently addresses global challenges like green transformation and digital platforms' impact on creativity. Contact: mrmarcone@univpm.it or m.r.marcone@univpm.it . Research Interests: Supply Chain Management & Resilience Sustainable Business Models Innovation Ecosystems Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms Agritech & Manufacturing Digitization SME Internationalization Strategies Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work highlights the interplay between digital technologies and sustainability, with studies on green transformation in China's real estate, innovative supply chain ecosystems, and the role of third-party actors in business relationships. She also investigates how digital platforms enhance remote worker creativity through knowledge sharing. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on supply chain innovation and sustainability, leveraging her university's strategic location in Marche's manufacturing districts.

Derek BakerView profile

Professor

• Agribusiness
• Supply Chain Management
• Livestock Systems
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Professor Derek Baker is a prominent academic in Agribusiness and Value Chains at the University of New England's UNE Business School. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Pennsylvania State University (1991), a B Agr Sc (Hons I) from Massey University (1984), and a GCERT in Research Management from the University of Melbourne (2016). His research focuses on food industry performance analysis, supply chain innovation, and international development projects across over 40 countries. Key roles include coordinating minor dissertations, serving on the UNE SMART Region Incubator Management Committee, and co-training teams for the IFAMA Student Case Study Competition. His awards include the UNE Faculty Teaching Award (2019) for an innovative agribusiness program. Research interests span climate change impacts on agribusiness, digital transformation in food systems, and policies for sustainable livestock systems. Teaching spans undergraduate courses like ECON101 and BUS301, and postgraduate modules such as BUS501 and OSSE500. His HDR supervision addresses topics like value chain network analysis, livestock data systems, and social enterprise performance in rural areas. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the Future Food Systems CRC and ACIAR projects in Ethiopia.

Per FrankeliusView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Studies
• Agricultural Economics
• Marketing
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Per Frankelius is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Linköping University's Department of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI). His work centers on understanding and stimulating innovative processes, primarily in agriculture, with marketing as a key component. He serves as process manager for Agtech Sweden (formerly Agtech 2030), a major innovation initiative funded by Vinnova with a budget of nearly 200 million SEK. Frankelius's research focuses on the intersection of innovation, marketing, and business analysis. He defines innovation as 'original concepts that gain acceptance in society,' arguing that marketing and external factors are natural parts of the innovation process. His current work emphasizes agricultural innovations, climate calculations, and the role of agriculture in addressing global challenges like food security and climate change. He has developed visual models of company development over time and studies 'X-factors'—external elements not central to mainstream economic models. His publications reveal a strong trend toward practical applications of innovation theory in agriculture and sustainability. The research spans climate policy, technological standardization, resource integration in green services, and international agricultural technology transfer. Frankelius frequently connects innovation to broader societal challenges, particularly food security and the role of agriculture in peace and stability. His work bridges theoretical business administration with practical agricultural applications, often challenging conventional paradigms like the IPCC's climate calculations for agriculture. Silver Medal, Agritechnica Innovation Award (as part of Agtech 2030 team) Frankelius actively participates in societal debates, writing for publications like The Lancet and Aftonbladet. He advocates for investment in agricultural innovation to prevent food shortages that could lead to conflict. His work with Agtech Sweden involves collaboration with numerous industry partners, government agencies, and international organizations. The initiative has secured significant funding from Vinnova and has established a national knowledge hub for agricultural digitalization with a 20 million SEK budget. As co-leader of the innovation environment Agtech Sweden, Frankelius works with partners to establish an innovation ecosystem focused on sensors, digital technology, AI, and the Internet of Things for tomorrow's agriculture. The initiative includes projects like solar co-farming, precision agriculture, and international delegation trips to share knowledge and develop new technologies.

Jouni HavukainenView profile

Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability Science
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Jouni Havukainen is a tenured Professor in Sustainability Science at LUT University's School of Energy Systems in Lappeenranta, Finland. He has been working at LUT University since 2008 in various research and teaching roles, progressing from researcher to project leader, scientific director, and ultimately achieving tenure as a full Professor in 2024 after being appointed to an Assistant Professor position in 2022 with a tenure track period until 2026. His educational background includes a D. Sc (Tech.) in Environmental Engineering from Lappeenranta University of Technology (2009-2014). During his doctoral studies, he also worked at the Helsinki Region Environmental Services (HSY), researching biogas utilization in the transport sector in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Northern Estonia. He has conducted research across three continents during his PhD studies and postdoctoral research period, including research exchanges at Kaunas University of Technology, Energy Biosciences Institute in Berkeley, Zhejiang University in China, and Technical University of Denmark. Havukainen's research focuses on ensuring environmental considerations are integrated into systemic changes in energy systems. His work spans several key areas: Environmental sustainability of Power-to-X (P2X) technologies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of energy and waste systems Circular economy implementation in waste management Renewable energy systems and their environmental impacts Waste-to-energy conversion processes Nitrogen recovery from waste streams His recent publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on climate change mitigation through sustainable waste management and energy systems. The research spans from fundamental LCA methodology development to practical applications in municipal waste management, hydrogen production, and Power-to-X pathways. A significant portion of his work addresses the environmental performance of emerging technologies for achieving carbon neutrality in Finland and globally, with increasing attention to international applications in countries like China, Rwanda, and Uganda. Havukainen has secured research funding from multiple sources including EU Horizon projects, Business Finland, and the Research Council of Finland. He has served as project manager for the seven-year EU Life IP Circwaste project (ended 2023) and as Principal Investigator for the BUTTERFLY project on renewable fuels production. His research portfolio includes significant work on port energy communities (Mussalo project), sustainable energy access in East Africa (Sunny project), and hydrogen transition pathways (JustH2Transit project). As an educator, Havukainen has established himself as a leader in sustainability education, founding the 'Biological cycle in circular economy' master's course in 2019 and co-founding the 'Sustainability of Energy systems' postgraduate course in 2024 with colleagues from LUT and Polimi. His teaching has spanned waste management technology since 2008, including the Solid waste management technology course for master's students (2008-2021).

• New Product Development
• Knowledge Management
• Collaborative Work Environments
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Angelo Corallo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, specializing in technologies and methodologies for collaborative processes in industrial systems. His research spans Digital Business Ecosystems , Cybersecurity , and Collaborative Product Design , focusing on the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics. He leads interdisciplinary research divisions in Open Networked Business Management , Learning and Innovation , and Collaborative Product Design . Research Interests : Corallo's work integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Business Management, particularly in Digital Twins for healthcare and manufacturing Knowledge Modeling and Ontology Engineering Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Agri-Food Sustainability through digitalization Scientific Contributions : His recent articles explore trends in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT Metaverse Applications in business models Traceability Systems in food supply chains Collagen-Based Biomaterials from aquaponics

• Sustainability
• Climate change
• Environmental management
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Gail Whiteman is a Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, focusing on systemic global risks from climate change and environmental threats. Her work bridges social science, environmental management, and corporate governance. Past member of World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Frontier Risk Keynote speaker at Davos (2023, 2020) and TIME Magazine’s High Level Panel (2021) Recipient of research grants from NERC, EU, and other institutions Her research spans planetary boundaries, ecological sensemaking, and corporate sustainability strategies. Recent publications emphasize city-company collaborations, Arctic climate risks, and systemic resilience frameworks. Notable awards include being named a Top 20 UK Communicator of the Year (2021, PR Week) and advising Reuters on climate reporting. She is part of the Global Systems Institute at Exeter, promoting interdisciplinary research on sustainability.

Subhash SharmaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Tribology
• Alternative Fuels
• Asset and Maintenance Management
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Dr. Subhash Sharma is a Senior Lecturer in Asset and Maintenance Management at Central Queensland University since 2010, with extensive experience in tribology, alternative fuels, and industrial maintenance. He holds a PhD in Tribology from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), M.Tech from IIT Delhi, and B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Jodhpur University. Education: PhD (Tribology, QUT), M.Tech (Mechanical Equipment Design, IIT Delhi), B.E. (Mechanical, Jodhpur University) Work Experience: CQUniversity (2010-present), RMIT, Monash, IIT Delhi, Georgia Tech, Imperial College London, and Norwegian Technical University His research focuses on tribology of bearings/gears, alternative fuel compatibility, and ISO 55000 asset management standards. Recent publications examine cement kiln energy efficiency, biofuel feedstocks, and maintenance reliability frameworks. Scientific awards include Best Research Paper at National Bearing Conference (1995), Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award (2015), and CQU Student Voice Award (2016). He has supervised 4 PhD students and over 40 industry Masters projects.

• Internet of Things
• Business Process Management
• Model-Driven Development
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Prof. Estefanía Serral Asensio is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at KU Leuven , with a primary affiliation to the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS) in Brussels. She holds a highly international and interdisciplinary academic profile, having previously served as an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (2018), led the Semantic Knowledge Representation and Integration research group at the Technical University of Vienna (2012–2014), and contributed to the ProS Research Center at the Technical University of Valencia (until 2012). PhD in Computer Science (2011) Master in Software Engineering, Formal Methods, and Information Systems (2008) 5-year Bachelor in Computer Science (2006) Her research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) , Business Process Management , and context-adaptive systems , with methodological expertise in Model-Driven Development , Conceptual Modeling , and ubiquitous systems . Key projects include Novel Process Mining Techniques for Discovering IoT-enhanced Business Processes (2022–2025), Novel Sustainability-Driven IoT Prescriptive Analytics for Improving Irrigation Practices in Fruit Trees (2021–2024), and foundational work on Runtime Evolution of IoT Processes (2018–2020). Her publications span top-tier venues like CAiSE , ER , SOSYM , and Internet of Things Journal . She teaches courses in ICT Strategy and Architecture , ICT Management , and Research Methodologies in Business Information Systems Engineering , contributing to academic programs at KU Leuven.