Hilda Ruokolainen is a Senior Lecturer at Åbo Akademi University, affiliated with the School of Business and Economics. Her work focuses on misinformation as a social phenomenon, particularly within asylum seeker contexts, using qualitative methodologies like semi-structured interviews and empirical research. University: Åbo Akademi University School: School of Business and Economics Email: hilda.ruokolainen@abo.fi ORCID: 0000-0003-2521-4390 Her research spans information science, social sciences, and migration studies, emphasizing collaborative qualitative practices and the creation process of data. Recent publications analyze official misinformation, methodological approaches, and network effects in information research. Key trends in her work include social dynamics of misinformation, empirical studies on service workers, and the intersection of information practice with computer science. She advocates for embracing complexity in collaborative research frameworks.
Prof. Dr. Christian Homburg holds the Chair of Business-to-Business Marketing, Sales & Pricing at the University of Mannheim's Faculty of Business Administration. Since 2007, he has been a Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His research spans marketing strategy, sales management, pricing, and customer relationship management, with a focus on business-to-business contexts. He collaborates with global firms such as Accenture, BOSCH, SAP, and BASF. Research Interests: Prof. Homburg explores topics like sales force automation, key account management, IoT in marketing, and augmented reality in sales. His work bridges academic theory and practical implementation, emphasizing organizational systems driving customer and competitor responsiveness. Scientific Awards: Hermann Billing Prize (1989) Multiple Best Paper Awards from the American Marketing Association (1997-2010) Louis W. Stern Award (2009) Best Paper Awards from Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and Journal of Business to Business Marketing Publications: Author of 7+ editions of Marketing Management , co-editor of the Handbook of Customer Loyalty Management , and contributor to leading journals like Journal of Marketing and Strategic Management Journal .
Volker Ahrens is a Professor of Production Management at NORDAKADEMIE since 2007. He also serves as Head of the Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) program and the International Business & Administration (B.Eng.) program, while acting as Coordinator of the Department of Engineering. His career spans academic and industrial roles, including leadership positions in medium-sized industrial companies and editorial work on VDI standards. Education: Diplom-Ingenieur in Mechanical Engineering (1989, Universität Hannover); Doktor-Ingenieur (1997, Universität Hannover) Industrial Experience: 10 years of executive management in industry, including König Metall GmbH & Co. KG and Wilhelm Schröder GmbH His research focuses on Systems Engineering and Production Management, with emphasis on lean production, quality management, and Industry 4.0. His publications since 2025 explore systemic approaches to socio-technical systems, cardboard engineering for collaborative design, and human-technology interaction in production environments. He has contributed extensively to process modeling, simulation of production systems, and meta-process frameworks like PDCA cycles. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in systemic production design, lean manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 applications. Key keywords include Systems Engineering, Production Management, Lean Production, and Quality Management. Subfields span socio-technical systems, simulation techniques, human-centered design, and cyber-physical system integration across industrial contexts. Volker Ahrens is actively involved in teaching, serving as a lecturer at Hochschule Karlsruhe (1998–2013) and Fachhochschule Vorarlberg (since 2017). He contributes to academic governance as a member of the NORDAKADEMIE faculty and chairs VDI committees on simulation standards for production systems. His advisory roles include peer reviewing for quality assurance agencies like FIBAA and ZEvA.
Susan J. Simkins is a Professor of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, where she serves as Lead of the CTSI-Team Science Core and is based in Moore Building at University Park. Her contact details include email sxm40@psu.edu and phone (814) 863-7387. Education Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1996 Research Interests Dr. Simkins' research centers on effective teamwork and performance through three interconnected streams: team composition/diversity (examining demographic, cognitive, and personality-based diversity within contingency frameworks), team cognition/mental models (focusing on shared understanding of tasks and teamwork dynamics), and temporal integration in teams (investigating time-based diversity, temporal leadership, and pacing styles). Her work emphasizes individual differences, cognitive processes, and temporal dynamics as critical determinants of team effectiveness in organizational contexts. Publication Trends Her 2013-2017 publications reveal a strong focus on temporal dimensions of teamwork, including polychronicity diversity, temporal conflict in specialized teams (e.g., culinary environments), and time-sensitive mental models. Key methodological approaches involve multilevel analysis and contingency frameworks, with applications spanning leadership theory, decision-making diversity, and climate interactions. Work appears consistently in top organizational psychology journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants While the text confirms her faculty role and research leadership, specific details about graduate student advising, grant funding, or sponsored projects were not included in the source material. Labs and Teams Dr. Simkins leads the CTSI-Team Science Core, an initiative dedicated to advancing methodologies for studying team-based research structures and improving collaborative effectiveness in scientific and organizational settings.
Aeli Roberts is a Professorial Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, specializing in sustainability, health and safety, and sustainable construction practices. She is a member of BSSC's Centre for Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment, a partnership between UCL and Gatehouse Chambers. Her educational background includes a diverse range of qualifications: PhD from Open University (2004), Bar Vocational Course from BPP Law School (2005), BSc in Construction Management from University College London (2003), MSc from Royal Holloway (1988), BSc from Royal Holloway (1986), and Higher National Diploma from Camberwell College of Art (1990). Initially trained as a chemist, she worked in industry and taught material science to conservation students before transitioning to construction management. Roberts' research focuses on integrating green space within urban environments for environmental and social benefits, health and safety in construction, and sustainable building practices. Her work examines sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which employ 85% of UK construction workers, and explores architect-client interactions for sustainable domestic construction. She has conducted comparative studies of health, safety, and well-being in UK and Hong Kong construction industries. Her publication record shows a strong focus on operational failure mitigation, knowledge transfer for safety culture, and the role of building control in sustainable construction. Recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on construction, wellbeing in the industry, and sustainable design integration. Her research bridges academic theory with practical application in the construction sector. Scientific Awards: Significant contributions serving the Design Futures Council's London and Cambridge Think Tank (2012) Roberts has held teaching positions across multiple subject areas including materials science, law, and sustainability. She has developed a third-year module on built asset management, emphasizing the importance of post-occupancy building performance. Her teaching philosophy connects historical building conservation with contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly in the context of upgrading existing housing stock to meet carbon reduction targets. She has been involved in collaborative research projects with organizations including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), focusing on eco-design training for the construction supply chain. Her work with the CIC 2050 Group demonstrates engagement with industry-wide sustainability initiatives.
Claudia R. Binder is Full Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) since 2016. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Munich (2011-2016), University of Graz (2009-2011), and University of Zurich (2006-2009). She served as Dean of EPFL's ENAC School from 2020-2023 and holds advisory roles with Swiss federal institutions including the Mercator Foundation since 2024. Her academic foundation includes a Biochemistry degree and PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. This interdisciplinary background underpins her research approach spanning natural and social sciences. Professor Binder's work centers on urban sustainability transitions, examining urban metabolism dynamics through systems science frameworks. She investigates energy-food-transport interdependencies in cities using transdisciplinary methods that integrate material flow analysis, spatial modeling, and socio-technical assessments. Her research particularly emphasizes regulatory mechanisms and transformation drivers in human-environment systems, with case studies across Swiss and global urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from foundational urban metabolism studies toward actionable transition strategies. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly addresses social tipping dynamics, circular decarbonization, and spatially explicit waste management, demonstrating methodological innovation through geo-referenced material flow analysis and participatory backcasting frameworks. Key thematic clusters include energy innovation diffusion, plastic waste governance, and demand-side flexibility in residential systems. She actively mentors 7 current PhD candidates while supervising 11 graduates since 2018, with research spanning urban metabolism modeling, sustainability assessment, and transition governance. Her leadership extends to Swiss National Science Foundation committees and National Research Program 71 on energy consumption management. At EPFL, she directs the HERUS laboratory which develops the Sustainability Solution Space methodology for urban assessment. The lab operates at the intersection of data science, environmental engineering, and social theory, maintaining strong field connections in Switzerland, Indonesia, and Germany for empirical validation of transition models.
Mark Lee is an Adjunct Professor in the People Analytics department at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, specializing in Technology Management and Innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology (1996). Currently, he serves as Head of Research, Analytics, and Business Development at UL ComplianceWire, focusing on pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing training. His research leverages large datasets to improve healthcare safety through regulatory compliance and best practices. Courses taught include Human Factors Engineering, Workplace Design, and Predictive Analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology, Georgia Tech (1996) Key Roles: Adjunct Professor, Head of Research at UL ComplianceWire Research Focus: Human Factors, Training Systems Design, Healthcare Compliance His work spans auditory display systems for aviation (e.g., 3D audio cockpit interfaces) and ergonomic design for industrial products. Recent projects emphasize data-driven solutions for regulatory challenges in life sciences. Publications highlight studies on visual search strategies, age-related cognitive performance, and application of signal detection theory in decision-making. He actively collaborates with industry and government entities, exemplified by the FDA-UL Cooperative Research Agreement.
Professor Michael C.L. CHAU serves as Professor and Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics. He also holds the position of Associate Director at the HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, and serves on the HKU Senate and Court. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and a B.Sc. in Computer Science (Information Systems) from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chau's research spans business analytics, artificial intelligence, web mining, fintech, smart health, and security informatics. His work focuses on applying data/text/web mining techniques to business, education, and social domains. He leads the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at HKU Business School, which has secured significant funding from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Food and Health Bureau, and other agencies for projects including 'The Invisible Hand in Crowdfunding' and 'Factors Moderating the Predictive Power of Social Media Sentiment on Stock Returns'. His publication portfolio includes over 150 articles in premier journals like MIS Quarterly, JMIS, and IEEE Transactions, with recent work exploring large language models, hate speech detection, and disaster-related social media analysis. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across computer science, information systems, and business applications. INFORMS ISS Design Science Award (2020) IEEE ITSS Leadership Award in Intelligence and Security Informatics (2020) AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award (2016) HKU Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2014) Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award (2020 & 2025) Cited over 9,400 times (h-index = 47) Dr. Chau actively mentors doctoral students and has supervised numerous PhD graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions including Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and the University of Maryland. His research grants portfolio demonstrates sustained funding success across diverse areas including blockchain, mental health applications, and social media analytics. The Artificial Intelligence Research Group he leads maintains strong industry connections through projects with Hong Kong Red Cross and the Hospital Authority.
Witold J. Henisz serves as Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the Impact, Value, and Sustainable Business Initiative at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, holding the Deloitte & Touche Professorship in Management. His research centers on political and social risk identification, ESG impact materiality, and corporate diplomacy frameworks that transform stakeholder relationships into strategic assets. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Business and Public Policy from UC Berkeley's Haas School and an M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS. Henisz has served as Departmental Editor at Journal of International Business Studies and Associate Editor at Strategic Management Journal , reflecting his scholarly influence. Research interests converge on geopolitical risk quantification, stakeholder engagement optimization, and sustainable business model innovation. His work demonstrates how political hazards materially impact firm valuation and how corporate diplomacy can mitigate conflict through strategic stakeholder alignment. Recent publications leverage massive media datasets (4+ billion articles) to model populism dynamics, indigenous land conflicts, and ESG-credit risk linkages. Award highlights include the Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award (2020), Iron Prof recognition (2019), and Academy of International Business Fellowship. His geostrategy framework Geostrategy by Design (2024) provides executives with actionable methods for navigating geopolitical volatility. Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award (2020) Iron Prof recognition (2019) Academy of International Business Fellow (2014-present) Multiple Wharton Excellence in Teaching Awards (2006-2021) Industry Studies Association Best Paper Award (2019) Henisz consults through PRIMA LLC for multinational firms (Rio Tinto, Shell), financial institutions (Eaton Vance, World Bank), and NGOs. His executive education programs train leaders in ESG integration and geopolitical risk management, while his KEROVKA crisis simulation develops real-time strategic response capabilities. Media frequently cites his expertise on ESG controversies, with 50+ major publications featuring his analysis since 2022 including Financial Times , Bloomberg , and Wall Street Journal .
Zaklina Spalevic is a distinguished Professor at Singidunum University, specializing in the intersection of law, technology, and business. With a strong academic background in criminal law and extensive research in cyber law, artificial intelligence applications in legal systems, and tourism law, she has established herself as a leading scholar in digital legal frameworks. Her work spans multiple disciplines, connecting traditional legal principles with emerging technological challenges. Dr. Spalevic earned her doctoral degree in Criminal Law from the University of the Academy of Economics in Novi Sad (2008-2012), following basic studies in General Law at the University of Pristina (1996-2001). Her educational foundation in Science and Mathematics from First Pristina High School (1992-1996) provided the analytical basis for her interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship. Her research interests focus on the evolving landscape of cyber law, particularly the legal implications of artificial intelligence in judicial systems, electronic governance, and tourism industry regulation. Dr. Spalevic has pioneered work on digital evidence processing, algorithmic justice, and the integration of green law principles into sustainable business practices. Her publications reveal a consistent pattern of addressing emerging legal challenges in the digital age, with increasing emphasis on AI applications across various legal domains. Analysis of her recent publications shows a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges law, technology, and business. Her work increasingly focuses on practical applications of legal frameworks for emerging technologies, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and judicial systems. The integration of technical solutions with legal regulation represents a distinctive feature of her scholarly contributions. Dr. Spalevic has authored numerous publications including three books: 'Fundamentals of Law with Special Reference to Business and Tourism Law' (2021, 2024 editions) and 'Legal Aspects of Cyberspace' (2018). Her extensive publication record includes over 100 journal articles and conference papers spanning cyber security, electronic governance, intellectual property in digital environments, and legal frameworks for emerging technologies. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and collaborative research projects, particularly focusing on the legal implications of artificial intelligence across various sectors. Her work demonstrates a commitment to developing practical legal frameworks that address real-world technological challenges while maintaining foundational legal principles.
Clark Warner serves as a Lecturer in the Management and Organizations Department at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University. His teaching expertise spans organizational behavior, ethics, corporate social responsibility, and quantitative data analysis, where he has instructed courses including ethics, organizational behavior, and corporate social responsibility. His educational background is extensive and interdisciplinary: PhD in Management, Université de Toulouse-Capitole (2021) Master of Theological Studies, Boston University School of Theology (2016) MA and MBA, Stanford University (1993) AB in Applied Mathematics-Computer Science, Harvard University (1985) Warner's research centers on behavioral ethics, with specific focus on the development and use of intuition in ethical decision-making. As an active member of the International Humanistic Management Association, his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organizational contexts, emphasizing humanistic approaches to business ethics and ethical leadership development. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic trajectory examining dual-process ethical decision-making mechanisms and the foundational concept of people mattering in workplaces. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of psychology, management theory, and ethical frameworks, highlighting how intuitive processes interact with rational analysis in moral choices within organizational settings.
Renée J. Miller is a Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Data Intelligence at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on data integration, data management, and open data systems. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Cognitive Science from MIT. Her work addresses challenges in data preparation, integration, and curation, aiming to reduce the burden on data scientists. She co-authored foundational papers on data exchange and schema mapping, earning the ICDT Test-of-Time Award (2013) and the Alonzo Church Award (2020). Miller has led major initiatives like the NSERC Business Intelligence Network and the International Very Large Data Base Foundation. Her grants include NSERC Accelerator Awards and funding from IBM, SAP, and Microsoft. Notable students include Ariel Fuxman (SIGMOD Dissertation Award winner) and Oktie Hassanzadeh (IBM PhD Fellow). Her research group, the Miller Lab, develops tools like Clio for schema mapping and systems for data lake exploration (RONIN, JOSIE).
Dr. Paola Madini serves as Senior Lecturer in Accounting within the Department for Accounting and Finance at Kent Business School, University of Kent. Holding a PhD from Bocconi University and PGCHE from Kent, she specializes in management control systems with prior academic appointments at ESADE and SDA Bocconi School of Management. Education: PhD in Business Administration and Management (Accounting and Control specialization), Bocconi University PGCHE, University of Kent Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Her research examines management control systems (MCS) design and behavioral implications, focusing on budgeting processes, performance measurement, and inter-organizational relationships. Using field-based case studies and surveys with finance professionals, she bridges academic theory with practical applications in accounting management. Recent work investigates pandemic impacts on UK healthcare organizations' MCS and explores management accounting education through participative teaching methodologies and flipped learning approaches. Publication analysis reveals consistent contributions to management accounting literature, with recurring themes in MCS configurations (coercive, enabling, diagnostic, interactive), budgetary design, and industry-specific applications in fashion/retail sectors. Her work demonstrates evolving focus from traditional budgeting processes toward contemporary challenges like emerging market dividend policies and pandemic-driven organizational adaptations. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Reviewer Award 2017 (Journal of Management Control) Runner up reviewer 2015 (Journal of Management Control) She actively supervises postgraduate research including six Master's theses on managerial reporting systems in retail, fashion company accounting implementations, and neo-colonial accounting education frameworks. Industry collaborations include IBM Italy (integrative finance organizations), DocFlow (document management systems), and CIMA (fashion company accounting systems), with current projects examining pandemic impacts on UK healthcare management control systems. As member of the McGraw Hill Higher Education Advisory Board and conference committees (Socialising Business Research, AAA Annual Meeting), she contributes to academic community development while advising publishers on management accounting textbook development and portfolio strategies.
Zhiling Gu is a Research Fellow at Yale School of Public Health, having earned her Ph.D. in Statistics at Iowa State University. Her work integrates statistical theory with applications in public health and medicine. Her research spans Functional Data Analysis Network Analysis Spatiotemporal Modeling Statistical AI Foundations Nonparametric Learning applied to neuroimaging, electronic health records, and environmental health studies. Recent publications focus on Adaptive spatiotemporal models Neuroimaging data processing Pandemic forecasting frameworks Environmental exposure modeling with methodological rigor and practical implementation. Scientific achievements include Runner-up in SMI 2023 Student Paper Competition She has taught STAT 305: Engineering Statistics (ISU) STAT 226: Business Statistics Statistical Computing Statistical Learning and actively engages in academic presentations at conferences like SMI 2024 and CMStatistics 2022.
Fiona Lee is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, with affiliations in Organizational Studies and the Advisory Committee. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Her research focuses on three core areas: Identity Integration (how individuals navigate multiple identities), Power Dynamics (effects of power on behavior), and Cultural Differences (impact of cultural contexts on organizations and individuals). She teaches courses on Organizational Psychology and Research Methods in Personality/Social Contexts. Lee’s work bridges social psychology and organizational behavior, emphasizing multicultural experiences and adaptation. Her recent studies explore refugee well-being, racial discrimination coping strategies, and the role of family in resettlement processes. Notably, she investigates how cultural identity integration influences creativity, decision-making, and social tolerance. Her publications span cross-cultural communication, biculturalism, and institutional barriers faced by minorities. Lee’s research often combines qualitative and quantitative methods to address real-world challenges in workplace dynamics and global mobility.
