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Elise MitchellView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Leadership Development
• Strategic Communications
• Executive Coaching
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Elise Mitchell is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University . A three-time CEO and leadership strategist, she advises global clients through her consultancy mitchell.com and is a sought-after keynote speaker. Harvard Business School Executive Education Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Master’s in Communications (University of Memphis) Bachelor’s in Communications (Abilene Christian University) Her research and practice focus on Leadership Development , Strategic Communications , and Neuroscience in Leadership , particularly in high-pressure environments and organizational transitions. A recurring theme in her work is the intersection of Emotional Intelligence , Decision-Making , and Agile Leadership . Her 15 most recent articles (2023–2016) explore topics such as Change Management , Strategic Thinking , and Crisis Communication . These writings emphasize practical frameworks for Team Dynamics and Decision Science . Scientific Awards Entrepreneur of the Year (NAFE) Agency Professional of the Year (PRWeek) Top 50 Power Player in Public Relations (PRWeek) Top Speaker to See (Huffington Post) Elise mentors emerging leaders and contributes to platforms like Entrepreneur.com . She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America’s College of Fellows and serves as President of the International Communications Consultancy Organization .

Simranjit SteelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Religion and Modern Society
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• National Belonging
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Simranjit Steel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Memphis. She holds a PhD from Rice University (2020) and specializes in the sociological study of religion, with a focus on minority religious communities, race, national belonging, and gender. Her current book project examines Sikh communities in the U.S. and England, comparing Indian-origin Sikhs with white converts to explore intersections of religion, identity, and globalization. Education: PhD in Sociology, Rice University, 2020 Her research employs qualitative methods to investigate religion’s role in modern contexts, including environmental activism, scientific workplaces, and immigrant experiences. Her work appears in Sociology of Religion , Sociological Quarterly , and Environmental Politics . Teaching interests include religion, race, urban inequality, and introductory sociology/religious studies. Her scholarship bridges religion’s social and cultural dimensions, addressing topics like science-religion boundaries among Indian scientists, gossip as ethical control in labs, and the environmental politics of religious groups. No scientific awards are listed in the provided materials. Advising and grants information is unavailable, though her CV may contain further details. She is affiliated with Clement Hall, Room 227, and actively contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on religion and society.

• Behavioral Biometrics
• User Authentication
• Affective Classification
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Joseph Barrowclough is an active researcher with a PhD, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of artificial intelligence across behavioral biometrics, neuroscience, and educational technology. His work bridges computer science with practical implementations in user authentication, affective computing, and scholarly writing analysis. Research Interests: Specializing in behavioral biometrics, Barrowclough develops machine learning systems for user authentication while exploring EEG-based affective classification and NLP tools for academic writing evaluation. His environmental science collaborations demonstrate AI's versatility in waste management applications. Recent Publications reveal expertise in Behavioral biometric dataset creation Deep learning for affective computing Machine learning in educational outcome prediction NLP-based language assessment systems Environmental image classification Collaborations: Barrowclough works extensively with colleagues like Nnamoko, Korkontzelos, and Liptrott, contributing to the SustainNET research group and maintaining connections through the Fingerprint Network.

Joel HietanenView profile

Professor

• Consumer Culture Theory
• Critical Marketing
• Poststructuralism
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Joel Hietanen is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Consumer Society Research. He specializes in critical, philosophical, and psychoanalytical approaches to consumer culture, focusing on unconscious desire and 'forced enjoyment' dynamics. His teaching includes courses on consumer behavior (SOSK-KY502) and consumer culture (SOSM-KY307) in undergraduate and graduate programs. Research interests span poststructuralism, accelerationism, Deleuze & Guattari theory, and affect theory. He explores themes like semiocapitalism, digital resistance, and ethical consumption through methods such as videography and netnography. Notable collaborations include work with scholars like Ola Ahlberg and Paul Haynes. Recent publications (2021–2024) address blockchain's role in trustless markets, subversive online collectives (e.g., r/wallstreetbets), and retro consumption spectrality. His videographic work bridges visual methods and theoretical innovation in consumer research. Academic activities include organizing conferences on pedagogical hopelessness (2025) and presenting at events like 'Catchwording: Mapping the digital hype' (2019). He supervises PhD candidates in interpretive consumer research and poststructural market theory.

Duygu ATALAY ONURView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Fashion
• Ethical Fashion
• Circular Economy
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Duygu ATALAY ONUR is an Associate Professor and Department Head of Textile and Fashion Design at Beykent University's Faculty of Fine Arts. She concurrently serves as an Associate Professor at Işık University's Institute of Graduate Education in Fashion and Textile Design. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including Doğuş University (2018-2019), Istanbul Arel University (2010-2013), and Izmir University of Economics (2010-2013), where she contributed significantly to fashion and textile design education. Her research centers on sustainable and ethical fashion systems, circular economy implementation, and the integration of traditional Turkish crafts with contemporary design. She investigates digital transformation impacts on sustainable fashion, advocates for collaborative design practices with rural craft communities, and examines cultural identity preservation through initiatives like the 1st National Needlework Workshop. Her work emphasizes intergenerational knowledge transfer and economic empowerment of underrepresented groups. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: digitalization's role in sustainable fashion innovation, circular economy strategies across design levels, and craft-based educational models in developing economies. Her research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Turkish cultural contexts, highlighting tensions between ethical fashion claims and real-world implementation. Scientific recognition includes: DHS Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Strategic Research Grant (2022) 2nd in the Faculty, Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (2007) Her grant-funded work supports collaborative projects with rural women cooperatives, particularly through the 1st National Needlework Workshop. This initiative connects designers with traditional Oya lace artisans to develop contemporary accessories, demonstrating her commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage while fostering economic opportunities. Through the 1st National Needlework Workshop, she cultivates partnerships between academic design programs and traditional craft communities, transforming heritage techniques like Oya lace into modern fashion products. These collaborations serve as living laboratories for sustainable design innovation while addressing challenges of cultural preservation in globalized markets.

• Consumer Behavior
• Tourism Research
• Memorable Tourism Experiences
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Dr. Jong-Hyeong Kim is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at the Hainan University–Arizona State University International College (HAIC), part of the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions. He holds dual affiliations with the School of Community Resources & Development (CRD) and the Hainan University/ASU Joint International Tourism College (HAITC). With a Ph.D. from Indiana University, his career includes academic roles across Canada, China, and Australia, accompanied by awards for teaching excellence and prestigious research grants such as the Hundred Talents Program (CAS) and NSTC funding. His research focuses on consumer behavior in tourism contexts, particularly Chinese traveler experiences and cultural gastronomy. Notable contributions include over 60 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work on authenticity in ethnic dining, nostalgia-driven patronage, and memorable tourism experiences. Dr. Kim’s 2024 global rankings (38th in Sport, Leisure & Tourism) and Tourism Tribute recognition underscore his research impact. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the Journal of Tourism, Heritage & Services Marketing; editorial board member of Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Leisure Studies, and Sustainability. Advising: Primary supervisor for 13 doctoral/master’s students, emphasizing research skills and scholarly engagement. Grants: ASU-HAIC Teaching Innovation Grant (2022), National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC), and National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) awards. Dr. Kim’s work bridges academic and applied tourism challenges, addressing destination branding, service recovery paradoxes, and cultural heritage preservation in tourism systems. His research frequently employs mixed-methods approaches, including scenario-based experiments and cross-cultural validation studies.

• Adolescent Mental Health
• School Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
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Ashley Ebbert is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on adolescent mental health, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of digital media use, school environments, and developmental resilience. She examines risk factors such as hypercompetitiveness in high-achieving schools, the impact of discrimination on Asian American youth, and the moderating effects of genetic factors like the oxytocin receptor gene. Her work includes developing tools such as the Well-Being Index (WBI) for schools, which assesses adolescent mental health, and exploring longitudinal changes in parent-adolescent relationships. Ebbert also investigates the neurological underpinnings of social feedback through EEG studies and examines gender-specific parental influences on alcohol-related behaviors. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, her publications reflect a strong focus on translational research bridging developmental psychology, public health, and clinical psychiatry. She maintains an active research profile with over 10 peer-reviewed articles since 2016, addressing both clinical and societal challenges in youth mental health.

Pieternel LuningView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Safety Management
• Food Quality Systems
• Food Safety Culture
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Pieternel Luning is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University in the Department of Food Quality and Design. She co-founded the MSc program Food Quality Management and leads interdisciplinary research on food safety management systems, food safety culture, and risk-based auditing. Her work integrates techno-managerial approaches with social network analysis and qualitative methodologies. Education: She holds degrees in Food Chemistry and Microbiology from Wageningen University, followed by a PhD on bell pepper flavor at Food & Biobased Research. Post-doctoral roles included flavor research at Unilever and packaging product management at TNO. Research focuses on food safety systems' effectiveness, digitalization, and governance, with projects in Europe, Africa, and Asia. She co-created the GFSI Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment tool and chairs the Salus Food Safety Culture group. Key areas: Food safety culture, HACCP systems, supply chain integrity, and interdisciplinary research methods such as Net-Map and social labs. Supervised over 30 PhD students globally, with topics including food fraud in spices, dairy chain hygiene in Kenya, and consumer acceptance of meat alternatives. Collaborations span EU initiatives (Trustfood, FoodSafety4EU) and global projects like Veg-i-Trade. Her book Food Quality Management is widely used in academic curricula.

Jeroen VinkesteijnView profile

Lecturer

• Social Media
• E-Business
• Online Ethics
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Jeroen Vinkesteijn serves as a Lecturer at the Academy for Tourism, Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), Netherlands, specializing in digital applications for tourism and hospitality education. His role integrates teaching, research, and EU-funded project coordination focused on emerging digital trends. His educational background includes: Double degree from Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) Master's degree in Media Innovation from the Academy for Digital Entertainment Research centers on industry-facing social media dynamics, with emphasis on platform-specific business engagement (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), online review authenticity, and ethical implications of digital marketing. His work bridges academic theory and practical industry challenges through simulations like the Emerald Forest Hotel virtual environment. Key themes include responsiveness gaps in social customer service, fake review ecosystems, and e-skills development for tourism professionals. Recent 2025 publications analyze alarming business inactivity on TikTok (90% non-response rates), Instagram engagement failures (50% of queries ignored), and systemic fake review mechanisms. These studies reveal critical disconnects between corporate social media investment and customer interaction capabilities, highlighting urgent needs for ethical frameworks in digital reputation management. Project leadership includes the active EU Erasmus+ I-DEMO initiative (2024-2027) developing game-based destination management tools, and prior European Parliament research on tourism's sharing economy challenges. He coordinates the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation for didactic e-skills training under an EU Lifelong Learning Program, demonstrating applied pedagogical innovation. Operational within the Speakers Academy and as an eMerce blogger, he translates research into industry practice through media contributions (BNR, Kassa TV) and conferences like Webwinkelvakdagen. Current work focuses on integrating simulation-based learning with real-time social media analytics to address evolving digital literacy demands in tourism education.

Kenneth Mølbjerg JørgensenView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Organizational Studies
• Ethics
• Storytelling in Organizations
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Kenneth Mølbjerg Jørgensen is an External Lecturer (part-time) at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society, within The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He concurrently holds a professorship at Malmö University, leading their Organization Studies knowledge environment. His research focuses on storytelling, ethics, learning, and power dynamics in organizations, drawing heavily from critical theorists like Foucault, Arendt, and Benjamin. He develops frameworks for sustainable organizing, leadership education, and terrestrial ethics addressing ecological challenges. Key roles include former Head of School (School of Consciousness and Change, 2011-2013) and leadership in educational program accreditation. He has extensive international collaborations across Europe, the U.S., Australia, South Africa, Colombia, and Brazil. Notable projects include marine plastic pollution solutions (Ren Küstlinje) and entrepreneurship networks (NIV). He received the 2017 Critical Management Education Award for innovative pedagogical contributions. Research interests span narrative inquiry, organizational change, and problem-based learning methodologies. Media engagements highlight his advocacy for sustainable solutions through collaborative governance. Active in academic networks, he has organized international workshops and served as visiting researcher at institutions like UNISINOS and Universidad de Los Andes.

Erica BrownView profile

Associate Professor

• Leadership Studies
• Jewish Education
• Spirituality
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Erica Brown is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and founding director of the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership. She previously served as an associate professor at The George Washington University and studied under Rabbi Sacks at Jews’ College, where she earned her Master’s. Her work bridges Jewish education, leadership, and spirituality through scholarship and public engagement. Ph.D. from Baltimore Hebrew University Masters’ from Institute of Education (University of London), Jews’ College, and Harvard University 2009 Covenant Award for contributions to Jewish education Recipient of multiple accolades, including National Jewish Book Award finalist status Research Interests focus on leadership ethics, Jewish adult education, and biblical spirituality, often analyzing moral challenges in texts like Ecclesiastes and Jonah. Her recent articles explore trauma, identity, and pedagogic authenticity. Media Presence includes a New York Times column, contributions to The Atlantic , and a daily podcast, Take Your Soul to Work . She actively tweets daily Talmudic insights.

• Sociology of Health and Healthcare
• Qualitative Research
• Chronic Illness
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Sophie Lewis is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Health Sciences, affiliated with the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies and Centre for Disability Research and Policy. Her research employs qualitative methodologies to understand health experiences through sociological lenses. Research focuses include: Person-centered approaches to chronic illness and incurability Social determinants of health and care experiences Loneliness and social suffering in long-term conditions End-of-life care and voluntary assisted dying policy Healthcare decision-making complexity Financial impacts of illness and out-of-pocket costs Recent publications (2025-2024) examine: Loneliness in chronic illness (DP200101872) Young people's chronicity challenges (LP240100339) Financial burdens in healthcare (LP230200894) Assisted dying impacts (NHMRC-funded) Cancer survivorship (DE170100440) Scientific awards: Sydney SOAR Prize (2023-204) Thompson Equity Prize (2023) She supervises PhD projects on stigma, disability, and women's health while serving as Director of Honours for Sydney School of Health Sciences. Current ARC-funded projects investigate healthcare costs and youth chronic illness challenges.

• Computer Science Education
• Software Security
• Trust Models
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Dr. Charles Thevathayan is an Associate Professor in the School of Science at RMIT University, Australia. His academic focus spans Computer Science Education, Software Security, Trust Models, and Model Checking. He actively contributes to curriculum design and pedagogical innovation in computing education. His research explores areas such as algorithmic reasoning, constructivist learning tools, and service-oriented frameworks for social data analysis. Dr. Thevathayan is open to supervising PhD/Masters students in these domains. Research interests include Big Social Data Analysis, educational technology, and software engineering methodologies. His work emphasizes reducing cognitive load in programming education and enhancing industry-relevant skills through innovative pedagogical approaches. He collaborates with industry partners to bridge theoretical and practical aspects of computing education. Recent publications highlight his contributions to algorithmic reasoning tasks, UML sequence diagram learning tools, and adaptive remediation systems for novice programmers. His research has been presented at conferences like ACM SIGCSE, ITiCSE, and IEEE TrustCom. Dr. Thevathayan holds expertise in mentoring diverse student cohorts and evolving project-based learning frameworks. He is committed to advancing educational practices in computing disciplines through evidence-based approaches.

Nicolas PontesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Marketing
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Nicolas Pontes is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Queensland (UQ) Business School. He holds a PhD and MSc in Marketing, specializing in Branding. With industry experience as a marketing research coordinator, manager, and consultant, he has taught and conducted research at leading Australian universities. He currently serves as Program Coordinator for Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Pontes founded Newish Communications Inc., Australia's first student-run communications agency, and serves as its Academic Advisor. His research focuses on consumer decision-making, online behavior, social media engagement, pricing strategies, and branding. Notable studies include investigations into human-robot interaction in retail, cultured meat acceptance, influencer marketing effectiveness, and carbon footprint labeling impacts. His work has been published in top journals such as the European Journal of Marketing , Psychology & Marketing , and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied . He regularly presents at conferences like the American Marketing Association and Association for Consumer Research. His teaching and research emphasize bridging academic insights with industry applications, particularly in digital marketing and emerging technologies. Pontes' research collaborations span topics like consumer responses to humanoid service robots, ethical implications of brand rejuvenation, and leveraging influencers for authentic food product endorsements. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and technology.

Sara Paasch KnudsenView profile

Academic

• Educational Technology
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Hybrid Learning Spaces
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Sara Paasch Knudsen is a Teaching Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Culture and Learning, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She is affiliated with the IT and Learning Design Research Center (L-ILD) and the ILD-LAB research lab focusing on video in education and learning organization (MASSHINE and VIDEO projects). Her work bridges technology and education, particularly in immersive technologies like XR within higher education and organizational learning contexts. Key research interests include hybrid teaching formats, flexible learning spaces, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AR/XR into pedagogical practices. She has contributed to projects like 'Fremtidens Undervisningslokale' exploring future classroom designs and the 'VAAU HyFlex' initiative on hybrid teaching models. Knudsen has also collaborated on music education digitalization and SME data literacy initiatives. Recent publications (2023-2025) focus on organizational learning space design, AI in creative education processes, and teacher-student dynamics in hybrid learning environments. She has organized workshops on innovative learning spaces and contributed to public debates on educational inclusion. Knudsen holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-6866-2770) and maintains active research collaborations across Denmark and internationally.