Dr. Anh Nguyen Nguyen Duc serves as Full Professor at the University of South-Eastern Norway and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), with visiting scholar positions across Norwegian, Finnish, Italian, and Vietnamese institutions. His academic work centers on software engineering with emphasis on human, process, and ecosystem dimensions of development. Education: MS: Technical University of Kaiserslautern and Blekinge Institute of Technology (double degree) PhD: Norwegian University of Science and Technology Research fingerprint analysis reveals dominant focus on software startups (27%), supplemented by software processes (6%) and engineering education (5%). His expertise spans cybersecurity, global software development, business-driven methodologies, and software analytics, consistently addressing human-organizational challenges in dynamic development environments. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate accelerating integration of AI in software engineering, particularly through large language models for startup assistance, generative AI adoption frameworks, and autonomous agent systems. Concurrently, he investigates risk management in software ventures and fairness in educational ML applications, reflecting interdisciplinary work bridging software engineering with business, AI ethics, and educational technology.
Dr Hao Dong serves as Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Southampton Business School, where he directs the Strategy & Collaboration for the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM). His academic work bridges socioeconomics and business studies to explore how responsible management practices can advance sustainability. Dong holds leadership roles including SBS' PhD Liaison Officer, Web Champion, and member of the Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability Committee. Hao Dong's research spans several interconnected domains focused on modern management challenges. His primary interests include Agile project management methodologies, digital transformation and AI integration in business processes, and cultural entrepreneurship with emphasis on supply chain dynamics. He also explores co-operative business models and Austrian economics principles, applying these frameworks to address contemporary organizational challenges. His work demonstrates how project management intersects with sustainability, digital innovation, and economic resilience across various sectors including public administration, healthcare, and agriculture. Dong's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of digital transformation and project management, with increasing attention to sustainability applications. His work examines how Agile methodologies adapt to digital environments, how open government data creates value, and how supply chains can achieve greater resilience. His research shows a clear trajectory toward integrating traditional project management frameworks with emerging digital technologies while maintaining focus on human-centered approaches and sustainable outcomes. Hao Dong has received numerous professional recognitions including Top 10% SSRN Author (2021), multiple Blackboard and VLE Awards nominations and shortlists (2022-2024), The Vice-Chancellor's Awards nominations across multiple years, and recognition for supervising the Southampton Business School Best Dissertation (2022). His professional affiliations include British Academy of Management (BAM), Association for Project Management (APM), Mises Institute, UK Society for Co-operative Studies (UKSCS), and Institute of Directors (IoD). As a supervisor, Dong currently guides four PhD students working on Business Studies & Management topics, including research on digital transformation, supply chain risk, and project management. His research portfolio includes significant funding from diverse sources including the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account, APM (Association for Project Management), and various internal university grants. His current projects span digital transformation in public and private sector project management, international co-operatives in the post-pandemic era, and supply chain sustainability in the Global South. Dong leads the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM) as Director of Strategy & Collaboration, fostering interdisciplinary research that connects academic theory with practical project management applications. His work bridges academic research with industry practice through collaborations with professional bodies like APM and through his policy and consulting advisory roles.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Gudrun Kiesmüller serves as Full Professor holding the Chair for Operations Management at TUM School of Management, Technical University of Munich, based at Campus Heilbronn since July 2019. She concurrently holds the position of Hedda Andersson Guest Professor at Lund University's Department of Industrial Management & Logistics since January 2021. Previously, she held professorial positions at Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (2013-2019), Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel (2010-2013), and Technical University Eindhoven (2002-2009). Her research program focuses on Operations Management with particular emphasis on the implications of digitization in Industry 4.0, especially in after-sales services. She develops analytical methods to optimize processes across manufacturing and supply chains. Her work spans three interconnected domains: stochastic manufacturing systems design (examining buffer sizing and spare parts planning), safety stock optimization under uncertain demand and supply conditions, and maintenance-reliability integration. She investigates how digitization transforms traditional operations, with growing emphasis on AI applications for supply chain optimization and inventory planning. Prof. Kiesmüller's extensive publication record reveals consistent contributions to operations research methodology with practical business applications. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of data-driven approaches, particularly in the most recent publications which explore AI applications for supply chain optimization. The research shows progression from theoretical inventory models toward more complex, integrated systems that consider multiple uncertainties simultaneously, reflecting the growing complexity of modern supply chains. Her professional recognition includes: 2022 Service Award from the International Society for Inventory Research Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from OR Spectrum (2017, 2020) EURO Best Paper Award (2014) for influential review on lateral transshipments Multiple teaching awards recognizing excellence in both bachelor and master level instruction At TUM, Prof. Kiesmüller teaches a comprehensive curriculum in Operations Management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Her courses equip students with skills to analyze supply chain planning problems, apply quantitative models, and solve complex operational challenges. She maintains an active research group investigating how digitization transforms operations management practices, particularly in after-sales service contexts where Industry 4.0 technologies enable new optimization possibilities.
Mario Bourgault is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal. He serves as Head of Graduate Programs in Technology Project Management and holds the Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair in Innovation and Construction Project Governance. His research excellence spans Environment, Economy, and Society, with secondary focus on Industry of the Future and Digital Society, and Sustainable Transport and Infrastructures. Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair in Innovation and Construction Project Governance (Chairholder) Member, The Michael D. Penner Institute on ESG issues Member, Interdisciplinary Research Center for the Operationalization of Sustainable Development (CIRODD) Member, Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory Member, Research Group on Globalization and Management of Technology (GMT) Member, Risk & Performance Center (CRP) Bourgault's research centers on technological projects management, construction and infrastructure, innovation management, interorganizational collaborations, and epistemology of professional practice. His work bridges industrial engineering with management science and technology, focusing on practical applications in construction innovation and sustainable development. Recent research emphasizes eco-responsible behaviors in construction, wood construction for decarbonization, and occupational safety with emerging technologies like exoskeletons. His publication trends reveal a strong trajectory toward sustainable construction practices, digital transformation in construction (Construction 4.0), project resilience frameworks, and international technology adoption challenges. He has published extensively on integrated project delivery systems, interorganizational collaboration models, and earned value management implementation. His research increasingly addresses environmental sustainability and decarbonization in the construction sector, with multiple 2024-2025 publications on wood construction and eco-responsible behaviors. Mario Bourgault has supervised an extensive number of graduate students throughout his career, including 9 completed PhD theses, 28 completed Master's theses, and currently supervising 2 PhD students, 2 Master's thesis students, and 20 professional Master's students. His teaching portfolio includes courses on technology project processes and configuration, systems engineering management, resource acquisition, integrated project management, multi-project management, major projects and consulting engineering, and international project management. He actively contributes to multiple research teams and laboratories, particularly the Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory where he explores digital transformation in construction, and the Risk & Performance Center where he develops project resilience frameworks. His work with the Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair focuses on innovation and governance in construction projects, addressing industry challenges like productivity improvement and housing crisis solutions through industrialization and prefabrication.
Franziska Klügl is a Professor in Computer Science at Örebro University's Faculty of Business, Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS). She currently leads the KKS-funded TeamRob project on Human-Robot Teamwork and serves as Deputy Dean of the faculty since January 2023, chairing the academic appointment committee. Previously, she headed the Computer Science department (2020-2022) and served on the faculty board (2019-2022). Her research focuses on: Multi-agent systems : Development of languages, processes, and tools for agent-based simulation Interdisciplinary applications : Transportation, economics, epidemics, production, and mining simulations Simulation engineering : Integrating AI, machine learning, and formal methods to create accessible modeling tools for domain experts She created SeSAm , a visual programming tool for agent-based simulation that enables rapid prototyping of complex models. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant themes: Human-robot collaboration frameworks and intention recognition systems Economic impacts of automation on labor markets and engineering services Advanced simulation methodologies using affordance theory and reinforcement learning She teaches software engineering, multi-agent systems, and agent-based modeling across multiple programs, including the WASP AI&ML PhD course. She leads research groups at the Machine Perception and Interaction Lab and oversees the TeamRob human-robot teamwork project.
Dr. Cor Verdouw is a Senior Researcher in Information Technology and Data Science, focusing on innovation in agri-food systems. He is affiliated with Wageningen University & Research (WUR), though the specific school/department isn't explicitly stated. Research Interests : Digital Twin architectures for horticulture and pharmaceutical production Blockchain applications in agri-food supply chains IoT systems for smart farming Transparency and traceability frameworks Knowledge engineering in food industry contexts Organizational design for digital innovation ecosystems Selected Article Trends : His 2023-2025 work spans digital twins (cannabis/pharma production), blockchain (food supply chains), and IoT (smart agriculture). Key themes include system integration, circular economy models, and data-driven decision-making. Projects : Leads EU-funded STREAMING project (2025-) and LVVN projects on AI in agri-food systems (2025-2028), data-driven fisheries (2024-2025), and information management (2016-2025).
Dr. Yu Zhang is a Lecturer of Data Science at the School of Business, UNSW Canberra. His academic career focuses on text mining, knowledge and information management, social computing, and bibliometric analysis, with interdisciplinary applications in areas such as sustainable logistics, supply chain management, and net-zero energy solutions. Fields of Interest: Text Mining, Information Management, Social Computing, Bibliometric Analysis, Machine Learning for Information Systems, Heterogeneous Network Analysis, Data Mining for Asset Management, Sustainable Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Net-zero Energy in Green Buildings, and Transportation. Grants: Served as CI in projects like "Online health monitoring in Li-ion batteries via trustworthy AI" (ACT Government, $1.22M) and "Delivering net-zero energy buildings" (TRaCE Lab to Market, $1.05M). Awards: Best Paper Award (Runner-up) at ADMA 2024 and Excellent Paper Award at ICEBE 2024. Teaching: Coordinated courses in Data Analytics, Workforce Planning Research, Business Capstone, and Logistics Intelligence with Big Data Analysis. Supervision: Guided research on topics like federated learning for healthcare fraud detection, blockchain-based carbon offset management, and tier-based supply chain visibility. His publications span materials science and photovoltaic technologies, with a focus on thin-film solar cells and defect passivation methods. For collaboration or supervision inquiries, contact him at m.yuzhang@unsw.edu.au .
Professor Jae Kyung Woo is a distinguished academic in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales. She holds multiple prestigious professional designations including Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA). Her educational background includes MMath and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. She has held academic positions at Columbia University as Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics (2011-2012), and at the University of Hong Kong as Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (2012-2017) before joining UNSW in July 2017. Research interests focus on risk theory, reliability theory, aggregate claim analysis, queueing theory, and dependence modelling Editorial Board member for ASTIN Bulletin (2021-present), European Actuarial Journal (2025-present), Probability in the Engineering and Information Sciences (2018-present), and Risks (2020-present) Principal investigator for ARC Discovery Projects (2020-2023) and Casualty Actuarial Society grants (2018-2020) Her research output includes 35 journal articles, 1 book, 1 thesis/dissertation, and 1 other publication, with recent work emphasizing shock models for correlated large losses, credibility theory under dependency structures, and advanced dependence modeling techniques in insurance contexts. Her work bridges theoretical stochastic analysis with practical applications in insurance and risk management. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA), since May 2018 Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), since Oct 2013 Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), since Jan 2012 Fellow Member of Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK), since Dec 2018 Professor Woo has secured significant research funding including an ARC Discovery Project grant of AUD 334,000 (2020-2023) for developing shock model-based frameworks for correlated large losses, and a Casualty Actuarial Society grant of USD 20,000 (2018-2020) for credibility theory research under general dependency structures. She served as Nominated Accreditation Actuary at UNSW until 2024.
Philip Moscoso is a full professor and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Innovation at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. He holds the Eurest Chair of Excellence in Services and serves as academic director for several programs. He also teaches executive training programs, customized programs for large companies, and various IESE MBA programs. Additionally, he is a visiting professor at the Chinese business school CEIBS and ISEM Fashion Business School. Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management, ETH Zurich M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich Service Business Management program, Harvard Business School General Management program, IESE Business School, University of Navarra Professor Moscoso's research focuses on how companies can generate competitive advantage through excellence and innovation in operations, with special emphasis on service and consumer products companies. His work spans operations management as a source of competitive advantage, excellence and innovation in service, and project management. He has published more than 40 articles in international journals and authored over 30 case studies and two books on operations management. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary operations challenges including global supply chain management in volatile environments, business model innovation in emerging sectors like space technology, and strategic transformations in established industries. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often examining the intersection of operational excellence with overall business strategy, particularly in service contexts and retail environments. Professor Moscoso combines his academic work with extensive consulting experience, having worked for international consulting firms such as Bain & Co. and KPMG. For over 25 years, he has advised clients across various sectors on strategic, organizational, and performance and service improvement issues. His practical experience directly informs his academic work and teaching methodology, creating a robust connection between theory and practice in operations management education.
Jesper Liniger is an Associate Professor at AAU Energy within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. He works in the Esbjerg Energy Section focusing on Offshore Renewable Energy Systems and is affiliated with AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research. His office is located at Niels Bohr Street 8, 6700 Esbjerg, Denmark. Research Interests Marine Growth Engineering and automated cleaning solutions for offshore structures Underwater robotics including Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous inspection systems Wind turbine engineering with emphasis on hydraulic pitch systems and fault detection Fluid power engineering applications in marine environments Development of robotic solutions for offshore renewable energy infrastructure Research Trends Dr. Liniger's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing robotic solutions for offshore renewable energy infrastructure. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical marine applications, particularly addressing marine growth (biofouling) challenges on offshore structures. The research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, combining robotics, fluid mechanics, and wind energy systems to create integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs in offshore environments. Scientific Awards Innovation Project of the Year (2024) - For underwater robotics development Esbjerg Universitetspris (2018) - University award recognizing research excellence Advising and Research Leadership Dr. Liniger actively supervises PhD students and serves as principal investigator or supervisor on multiple major projects including "NextGen Robotics" for offshore wind farms and "Towards Enhancing Perception and Navigation for Autonomous Underwater Inspection Drone." His research portfolio includes collaborations with industry partners like Vattenfall and Business Center Funen, demonstrating strong industry-academia connections focused on practical applications with economic impact. Research Teams and Facilities Liniger is part of AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research, which provides specialized facilities for marine robotics testing and development. His work involves close collaboration with researchers in control systems, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy. The research group has developed experimental frameworks for testing underwater and surface vehicle operations, with recent media coverage highlighting their innovative approaches to solving marine growth challenges on offshore structures.
Dr. Patricia Sloane-White is a Professor of Women & Gender Studies and Anthropology at the University of Delaware, serving as Chair of Women & Gender Studies. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on Islam, capitalism, and gender in Malaysia, with a specific emphasis on how Sharia influences modern corporate culture. She has conducted extensive fieldwork, supported by two Fulbright awards, and authored influential works like *Corporate Islam: Sharia and the Modern Workplace* (2018). Dr. Sloane-White’s academic roles include past directorships of Islamic Studies and leadership in the College of Arts & Sciences’ Plastino Scholars program. She teaches courses on global capitalism, Asian women’s roles, and Muslim communities. Her work bridges anthropology with contemporary economic and religious dynamics, exploring themes of identity, modernity, and power structures. Current research includes domestic violence in Malaysia. Education: DPhil, Social Anthropology, University of Oxford Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary work examines the intersection of Islamic principles and capitalist modernity, particularly in Malaysian contexts. Key themes include: Sharia’s role in corporate governance and workplace ethics Class, gender, and ethnic dynamics in Southeast Asia Islamic philanthropy and corporate zakat practices Modern Malay Muslim identity and globalization Awards: Fulbright Research Fellowship (2008-2009) Fulbright Specialist Scholar (2014) Grants & Advising: No listed advisees, but supervises undergraduate and graduate research through University of Delaware programs. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Diversity Research Café and Carter Lecture series. Labs/Teams: Leading anthropological research projects in Malaysia through institutional partnerships with the University of Malaya and International Islamic University of Malaysia.
Madis Talmar is an Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) , affiliated with the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (ITEM) Group . He holds a Ph.D. from TU/e and a D.Sc. from Aalto University (2018), focusing on organizing innovation in transitioning domains. His teaching includes the Introduction to Technology Entrepreneurship course (425+ students) and the Data Entrepreneurship in Action III at the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science. He has been nominated for the Industria Teaching Award three times (2017–2019). His research centers on innovation ecosystems , open innovation programs , and energy transition dynamics . He pioneered the Ecosystem Pie Model (published in Journal of Business Venturing Design ), a tool for analyzing innovation ecosystems. He supervises 2 PhD students and 1 PDEng, contributing to projects like the SMART-SPACE Interreg initiative . His sectoral expertise spans energy and mobility, with consultancy work for corporations in Spain, Germany, Sweden, and Belgium. Madis has authored over 70 student theses across levels and co-founded three startups. His awards include a nomination for the Best TU/e PhD Dissertation Award (2019) and a Best Paper Award nomination (2019). He also chairs entrepreneurship education initiatives like the 4TU Entrepreneurship Research Network and organizes conferences on topics like regional energy strategy.
Professor Mihalis Kavaratzis holds the title of Professor of Place Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School. He joined in 2022 and previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Leicester. His expertise lies in place marketing, place branding, and tourism destination marketing, with a focus on participatory approaches and cultural dimensions. He co-founded the International Place Branding Association and serves on editorial boards of multiple journals. Education includes a PhD on City Marketing from the University of Groningen, an MSc in Marketing from the University of Stirling, and a Business Administration degree from Greece. He has advised local governments on place branding strategies and delivered over 30 keynote speeches. Awards include Senior Fellowship of the Institute of Place Management and recognition for impactful research in place branding. Research interests emphasize resident engagement, co-creation in branding, and sustainability. He has supervised eight PhD students and examined 15 doctoral theses globally. His work bridges theory and practice, with notable contributions to journals like Tourism Management and Marketing Theory. Labs/Teams: Part of the Institute of Place Management at MMU and collaborates with the International Place Branding Association. Actively involved in the Chair for Place Attractiveness and Marketing at the University of Marseille.
Dr. Carmen Cheh is a Research Scientist in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UIUC and a Bachelor of Computing (Hons) from the National University of Singapore. Her research focuses on cyber-physical system security, threat modeling, and critical infrastructure resilience. She has served as Co-Principal Investigator on two major grants: the 2023-2024 project on threat modeling for government systems and the 2022-2025 initiative on real-time fraud detection in e-commerce platforms. Her work bridges theoretical computer security with practical applications in critical infrastructure protection. Dr. Cheh has contributed to tools like CyberSAGE, which aids in automated security argument evaluation, and frameworks for detecting business logic flaws in software systems. She collaborates extensively with industry and government entities to advance cybersecurity practices in both digital and physical domains. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Computing (Hons), National University of Singapore Her research interests emphasize real-world security challenges in interconnected systems, including automated threat modeling, vulnerability discovery in business logic, and compliance frameworks for financial services. She has pioneered constraint-based methodologies for identifying security flaws in complex systems and developed novel approaches to insider threat detection using physical access data. Recent work explores the intersection of machine learning and cybersecurity in fraud detection systems. Her publications span top venues like ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation, IEEE Secure Development Conference, and the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications. Collaborations include projects with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the National Science Foundation.
Myriam M.A.H. Cloodt serves as an Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is also affiliated with EAISI High Tech Systems as a University Researcher. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a continuous focus on understanding innovation processes in complex business environments. Dr. Cloodt earned her MSc in Business Economics from Maastricht University in 1997. After working as a lecturer for two years, she began her PhD research at the Department of Organization & Strategy, completing her dissertation at METEOR (Maastricht University) on measuring innovative performance of high-tech companies after mergers and acquisitions. She joined Eindhoven University of Technology in July 2004 as a researcher at the School of Technology Management, becoming Assistant Professor in June 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship in August 2017. Her research focuses on open innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and strategic management, with particular interest in corporate venturing, strategic technology alliances, mergers and acquisitions, network analysis, and value constellations within innovation ecosystems. Dr. Cloodt's work bridges academic theory and practical application, as evidenced by her participation in industry projects for companies and innovation ecosystems like the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Her publications span prestigious journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, as well as book chapters for Oxford University Press. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward circular economy applications, particularly in plastics innovation, alongside continued work on innovation ecosystems, science parks, and military innovation contexts. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing network analysis, case studies, and stated choice experiments to investigate complex innovation phenomena across different sectors and organizational contexts. Best Paper Award - Mature PhD Student at the ESU European University Network on Entrepreneurship Conference (2021) Dr. Cloodt actively supervises graduate students and has contributed to numerous research projects, including C-PlaNeT (Circular Plastics Network for training), SEE-V-Lab, and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship. Her professional engagements extend to developing publications for organizations such as Adviesraad voor het Wetenschaps- en Technologiebeleid (AWT) and Het Financieele Dagblad. In teaching, she contributes to the BSc program in Industrial Engineering & Management Science, the MSc program in Innovation Management, and the Certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through contributions to circular economy research and sustainable innovation practices. Dr. Cloodt maintains active collaborations with industry partners and participates in significant academic conferences including the Annual World Open Innovation Conference where she serves on program committees.
