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Dessalegn MihretView profile

Associate Professor

• Auditing
• Accounting Professionalisation
• Accounting Regulation
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Associate Professor Dessalegn Mihret is the Deputy Head of the Department of Accounting at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain. He holds academic positions at RMIT (2019–present), Deakin University (2013–2019), and the University of New England (2009–2013), with prior experience as a Lead Accountant at Ethiopian Airlines (1996–1999). His research focuses on auditing, accounting professionalization, regulation, and corporate reporting, with notable contributions to journals like Accounting, Organizations and Society and Journal of Business Ethics . He has supervised four PhD candidates at RMIT and co-supervised three others at other institutions. His work explores global audit firm competition, sustainability governance, and board diversity impacts. As an editorial board member for journals such as Business Strategy and the Environment , he emphasizes institutional dynamics and ethical auditing practices. Key awards include the ACCA Fellowship (2003). His teaching spans auditing, assurance, and forensic accounting. Current research addresses climate action (UN SDG 13) and institutional logics in accounting systems.

• American Politics
• State Politics
• Participation, Voting, and Public Opinion
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Michael Berkman is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Pennsylvania State University's College of the Liberal Arts. He co-hosts the Democracy Works podcast and oversees the Department of Political Science's honors program and the minor in Business and the Liberal Arts. His research focuses on American state politics, public policy, and the intersection of science education with societal values. Dr. Berkman earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University in 1989. His work has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review and American Journal of Political Science . His book Evolution, Creationism, and the Battle for Control of America’s Classrooms (co-authored with Eric Plutzer) won the 2012 Don K. Price Award for its analysis of science education policy. His research interests include state policy responsiveness, public opinion dynamics, and the challenges of teaching evolution in public schools. Recent work explores federalism, welfare policy racialization, and polarization in American politics. Berkman’s contributions to policy measurement methodologies, including innovative approaches to qualitative data analysis, further distinguish his scholarship. He has directed initiatives such as the McCourtney Institute’s democracy-focused programs and advised on educational policy reforms. His awards reflect recognition of bridging academic rigor with societal impact in science education advocacy.

Chad WickmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Rhetorics of science
• Genre theory
• Technical and professional communication
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Chad Wickman is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Auburn University, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in rhetoric and composition with a focus on professional and public dimensions of technical, scientific, and medical communication. His research explores genre theory, scientific communication practices, and writing in health professions, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between rhetoric and STEM fields. Wickman holds a PhD in Rhetoric & Composition from Kent State University. His editorial leadership includes serving as past Editor-in-Chief of the international journal Written Communication . His research portfolio spans over a decade, with publications in journals like Rhetoric Review , Journal of Business and Technical Communication , and Environmental Communication . His work examines rhetorical frameworks in scientific and medical contexts, such as biomedical research writing, medical case reports, and corporate crisis communication. He has analyzed the role of genre in shaping scientific practices, the semiotic power of writing in laboratories, and the ethical dimensions of open science and data ownership. His recent studies highlight the intersection of rhetoric, visualization, and experimental practices in scientific research. Though no specific grants or advising roles are detailed here, his contributions to writing program development and editorial work reflect sustained engagement with academic and professional communication standards.

Viktor DorflerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Creativity
• Intuition
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Professor Viktor Dorfler is a leading academic in AI strategy, creativity, and organizational learning. He holds the position of Professor of AI Strategy at the University of Strathclyde Business School's Department of Management Science, UK, and is a Visiting Professor at the University of Zagreb's Management Department since 2009. His research focuses on the intersection of AI, human cognition, and organizational mastery, with notable contributions to intuition theory, knowledge management, and ethical AI applications. He has authored three books, including the acclaimed What Every CEO Should Know About AI (Cambridge University Press, 2022), and over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Education: PhD in Management Science (University of Strathclyde, 2006); MSc in Business (Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 1999); International Business Relations (Corvinus University of Budapest, 1997). Research interests include AI ethics, grandmaster-apprentice relationships, threshold concepts in learning, and the dynamics of intuition. He has led projects funded by the British Standards Institution, Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies, and the Hydrogen Accelerator initiative. Notable awards include the Strathclyde Medal (2022) and the Tudor Rickards & Susan Moger Award (2022). Prof. Dorfler advises global firms on AI implementation and serves on editorial boards for Management Learning and Academy of Management Learning & Education . He delivers keynotes on AI and the human mind at events like TEDx and IEEE conferences, emphasizing ethical AI and organizational learning strategies.

Paula TeixeiraView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Food Pathogens
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Paula Teixeira is an Associate Professor in Food Microbiology at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), affiliated with the Faculty of Biotechnology and the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF). She leads the Food & Nutrition research group and has held roles such as Coordinator of the Post-Graduation Course in Food Safety (2002–present) and the Master's Course in Food Innovation (2007–present). Her work focuses on Food Microbiology/Food Safety, with a focus on Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and antimicrobial resistance. She has supervised over 17 PhD and 50+ Master’s theses, currently guiding 8 PhD students and 2 Post-Docs. Key projects include INSECTSAFE (2024–2026), CATALYSE (2024–2026), and MICROORC (2023–2027). Awards include the Mentorship Program Award (2020) and EIT Jumpstarter Prize (2024). She is an Editor for International Journal of Food Microbiology and Associate Editor for Frontiers in Food Microbiology . Research interests span foodborne pathogens, microbial safety in supply chains, and sustainable food systems. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to food safety and sustainable development. Recent studies address edible insects' safety, microbial resilience, and innovative preservation techniques.

John D. DiltzView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Economics
• Asset Pricing
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John D. Diltz is a Professor of Finance at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), holding a prominent role in the Finance and Real Estate Department. He has served as Chair of the department for over two decades, leading its academic and administrative operations. Prior to UTA, he held roles as an Assistant Professor at Oakland University and a Senior Research Scientist at General Motors Research Laboratories. Dr. Diltz earned a B.S. from Purdue University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research spans finance, economics, and interdisciplinary fields such as management information systems and civil engineering. He has authored over fifty refereed papers in journals like the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis and the SIAM Journal on Financial Mathematics. His research interests include mutual fund performance, asset pricing puzzles, real options valuation, and the impact of market uncertainties on investment decisions. Notable contributions address cross-listed stock mispricing, energy market dynamics, and licensing agreements through real options frameworks. Dr. Diltz has received numerous teaching awards, including induction into UTA’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 2002. He advised fifteen doctoral students and co-developed UTA’s Master of Science in Quantitative Finance program (2004–2018). His work extends beyond academia as a testifying expert in business litigation, with twelve engagements over three years. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Diltz has explored intersections of finance with environmental policy, such as the impact of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 on utility investors. His work often integrates quantitative methods to address practical financial challenges, bridging theory and real-world applications.

Chanyuan Zhang ParkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Machine Learning
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Chanyuan Zhang Parker serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) within the Alvarez College of Business since July 2023, specializing in the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on accounting and auditing practices. Her research has garnered significant attention from regulators including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), as well as industry practitioners. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Accounting, Rutgers Business School (May 2022) B.S., Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China Dr. Zhang Parker's research program centers on Artificial Intelligence applications in financial reporting and audit contexts, with particular expertise in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Explainable AI, and Robotic Process Automation. She has developed innovative curriculum including the AICPA's audit automation course modules and teaches undergraduate courses in Accounting Information Systems and Auditing, graduate-level Robotic Process Automation, and MBA-level Information Technology. Her work bridges technical AI methodologies with practical accounting challenges, focusing on material misstatement prediction, fraud detection, and real-time financial reporting systems. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in auditing, evolving from foundational RPA implementations to cutting-edge generative AI and explainable systems. Her recent work demonstrates strong alignment with regulatory priorities, particularly in predictive analytics for financial misstatements and transparency in AI-driven audit processes. Dr. Zhang Parker actively collaborates with professional organizations, evidenced by her research being adopted as a California CPA continuing professional education course. She has developed comprehensive teaching materials for emerging technologies in accounting education and contributes to industry standards through her work with the AICPA on audit automation frameworks.

Dina V. KrasikovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Studies
• Deviant Behavior in Organizations
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Dr. Dina V. Krasikova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the Alvarez College of Business. She joined UTSA in 2013 after a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her expertise spans leadership dynamics, deviant workplace behavior, and advanced statistical methods for organizational research. Dr. Krasikova holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University, alongside a Diploma with Highest Honors from Voronezh State University, Russia. Her research emphasizes constructive and destructive leadership behaviors, organizational deviance, and statistical methodologies to address complex research questions. She has contributed to journals like Journal of Applied Psychology , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and Organizational Research Methods , with work also featured in media outlets such as Forbes and Inc. Magazine. Dr. Krasikova serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Applied Psychology , Journal of Business and Psychology , and others. She also holds a leadership role as Representative-at-Large at the Academy of Management’s Research Methods Division. Her methodological contributions include developing effect size indicators and addressing multilevel research challenges, while her applied work focuses on leader creativity, voice behaviors, and well-being in remote work contexts. Her scholarly output reflects a dual focus: advancing rigorous research techniques and understanding human behavior in organizations. Recent studies explore social media’s impact on prosocial behavior, sleep’s role in remote worker well-being, and the psychological effects of unaccepted employee voice. These trends highlight her commitment to both methodological innovation and real-world organizational challenges.

Karla VukmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Production Management
• ERP Systems Implementation
• Database Modeling (SQL)
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Karla Vukman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, affiliated with the Department of Wood Technology. She specializes in production management, ERP systems implementation, and wood industry optimization. Her academic role includes teaching Operations Management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Vukman has held professional roles including Operations Manager at Conty plus d.o.o. and currently serves as project associate in EU-funded initiatives like the Development and Implementation of Professional Practice at the Faculty of Forestry studies (2020-2023). Her research focuses on integrating information systems (ERP, SQL databases) to enhance operational efficiency, with emphasis on wood processing companies and sustainable practices. Notable projects include analyzing FSC recycling certifications in Northern Europe and ERP adoption trends in the wood industry. She contributes to academic-industry collaborations through case studies in Croatian furniture manufacturing and wood waste management. Publications span technical publications like CROSBI and Google Scholar, addressing topics from FMEA frameworks in manufacturing to EU market trends in wood products. She actively participates in professional development initiatives such as the CPD4GB grant-funded program (2014–2020).

Arnold Arz von StraussenburgView profile

Researcher

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Integration
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Arnold Arz von Straussenburg is a Researcher at the University of Koblenz, Department of Business Information Systems and Smart Data, since October 2022. He holds an M.Sc. and has experience in academic and corporate roles, including student assistantships at the Universities of Koblenz-Landau and Münster, and working as a tutor and working student in software development and verification training. His research focuses on IoT data platforms, AI integration, sensor technologies, and educational technology. He has contributed to projects like responsible LLM-based grading systems, CO2-based occupancy detection in smart spaces, and hybrid architectures for AI-driven chatbots. His work emphasizes practical applications of technology in education and urban environments. Education includes studies in Business Information Systems, reflected in his roles as a member of the Board of Symposium Oeconomicum Münster eV and his academic publications. His research spans IoT interoperability, AI literacy, and high-availability data architectures. Key research trends in his articles include leveraging IoT for smart city solutions, integrating large language models ethically in education and chatbots, and optimizing sensor-based systems for workplace efficiency. He has developed frameworks for evaluating conversational agents and improving data model flexibility in IoT systems. Arnold has no listed scientific awards but has been actively involved in collaborative projects and academic organizations. His work on automated application deployment and sensor-based smart parking demonstrates his interest in both theoretical and applied computing.

Darian UngerView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Management
• Technology Management
• Energy Policy
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Darian Unger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Systems & Supply Chain Management at the School of Business, Howard University. He joined the faculty in 2004 after earning his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.). His work bridges engineering, management, and policy, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Systems Management and Policy, M.I.T., 2003 M.S. in Environmental Engineering, M.I.T., 1999 B.S. in Engineering, Swarthmore College, 1995 Dr. Unger's research centers on innovation management, technology and energy policy, environmental engineering, and new product development. His work explores how organizations can improve product development processes, manage risk and information flow, and integrate sustainable practices. He also investigates the broader societal and policy contexts influencing technological innovation and business competitiveness. His scholarly publications span innovation in the U.S. lighting industry, risk in product development, information security in supply chains, and the relationship between religious freedom and economic performance. These reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining engineering systems with business and public policy. Scientific Awards: Multiple teaching awards from both faculty and students at Howard University Dr. Unger has made significant contributions to business education, particularly through pedagogical innovation in university teaching. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, his applied research and public service suggest strong engagement with real-world challenges. He has taught courses in Innovation and Technology Management, Project Management, Quantitative Business Analysis, Production and Operations Management, and Business Problem Solving. Though not tied to a named lab or research center in the provided text, his research forms a cohesive focus on innovation systems, risk, and information management within technological and business contexts.

Brahim MedjahedView profile

Professor

• Service-Oriented Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Data Management
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Dr. Brahim Medjahed is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan - Dearborn's College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) . He also holds administrative roles as Associate Dean at the Rackham Graduate School and Acting Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education at CECS. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Virginia Tech in 2004 and an M.Sc. from Algiers University of Sciences and Technology (USTHB) . Research Interests include advancing service-oriented software integration in emerging environments like cloud computing, IoT, big data, social computing, and crowdsourcing . His work focuses on privacy, trust, and fault tolerance in these domains. He has over 100 publications and two Springer-published books. Scientific Awards highlight his excellence: 2019 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year 2018 Trevor O. Jones Outstanding Paper Award 2015 Best Student Paper Award (ICWS) 2008 Wilkes Award (The Computer Journal) Grants include significant funding from Ford Motor Company ($191,154 for privacy algorithms) and NSF ($900,000 shared for IT education initiatives).

Jarrod WongView profile

Professor

• International Dispute Resolution
• Investor-State Arbitration
• International Investment Law
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Professor Jarrod Wong is a faculty member at Pacific University School of Law, serving as Co-Director of both the McGeorge Global Center for Business and Development and the International Certificate of Concentration program. He is a leading scholar in international dispute resolution with a particular focus on investor-state arbitration and ISDS system reforms. His research explores critical issues in international investment law, including legitimacy challenges, transparency, and adjudicator ethics. Professor Wong contributes to global initiatives through roles in UNCITRAL Working Group III and the Academic Forum on ISDS, advocating for reforms like ethical codes and appellate mechanisms. He actively participates in international arbitration conferences and has published extensively in top journals such as Yale Journal of International Law and Columbia Journal of Transnational Law . His leadership roles include ASIL Annual Meeting co-chair and ITA Advisory Board membership.

• Artificial Intelligence Law
• EU Law
• Product Liability
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Béatrice Schütte serves as a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, where she supervises doctoral candidates in the Doctoral Programme in Law. Her current teaching responsibilities include a writing seminar on product liability within the International Business Law (IBL) programme, a course on Nordic contract law, and contributions to master's thesis writing groups. Her research spans interdisciplinary legal domains at the intersection of emerging technologies and traditional legal frameworks. Primary focus areas include Artificial Intelligence regulation in EU law , maritime law applications for autonomous systems , and environmental liability frameworks . She examines how digital transformation impacts product liability regimes, particularly regarding AI-driven systems in maritime contexts and environmental contamination cases. Her work consistently addresses the tension between technological innovation and established legal principles in private international law. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a clear trajectory toward adaptive regulatory frameworks for AI governance, with increasing emphasis on sustainability implications. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological rigor in comparative legal analysis, particularly regarding EU regulatory approaches versus international standards. Key thematic clusters include liability for autonomous systems (45% of output), digital market regulation (30%), and environmental torts in technological contexts (25%). She actively participates in major research initiatives including: PREST (Private Enforcement, Sustainability & Technology): Ongoing project since 2024 examining AI liability frameworks ADM-Gov : Analyzing algorithmic decision-making in governance (2022-2026) Legal Tech Lab : Long-running research initiative since 2016 How to Regulate AI-Related Damages Liability : Academy of Finland-funded project (2019-2024) Schütte maintains significant external engagement through 29 recorded activities (2020-2025), including 15 invited talks at international forums and participation in EU policy discussions. Her work demonstrates strong institutional collaboration across Nordic and European academic networks, particularly with Lund University and European regulatory bodies.

Aida BoukhrisView profile

Researcher

• Internet of Things
• Service Innovation
• Digital Transformation
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Aida Boukhris is a Researcher at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) within the School of Business, Economics and Society and the Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation. Her work focuses on IoT-driven service innovation, reducing development complexity for novice users (makers and manufacturing intrapreneurs), and digital transformation. She currently coordinates FAU's executive education program 'Leading Digital Transformation' with Fraunhofer IIS and IIMB Bangalore, and leads projects SmartDiF (manufacturing/logistics services) and MEgA (digital workplace health) funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Her academic foundation includes a Master's in Innovation Management from Tunisia's National School of Engineers of Tunis, completed with a thesis at Fraunhofer IMW in Leipzig. Prior to this, she earned an Electrical Engineering degree from the same institution and worked 2.5 years as an embedded systems engineer in Tunis. Boukhris specializes in Internet of Things, Service Innovation, and Platform Strategies, with research emphasizing co-creation methodologies for integrating non-expert users into service design. Her projects address real-world challenges like fact-based service development in manufacturing (SmartDiF) and health promotion in digital workplaces (MEgA), bridging academic theory with industry applications through IoT and cloud platforms. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on service innovation in digital contexts, particularly IoT-enabled product-service systems, platform-based service development, and co-creation frameworks. Recent work explores smart services, industrial service clouds, and persuasive technologies for urban interaction and collaborative prototyping, demonstrating interdisciplinary research spanning information systems, innovation management, and human-computer interaction. Boukhris coordinated the Horizon 2020 STARTIFY7 project, organizing summer academies for ICT entrepreneurs. Current initiatives include: SmartDiF: Developing tools for fact-based services in manufacturing/logistics MEgA: Creating health-promotion concepts for digital workplaces Leading Digital Transformation: Executive program for IoT/Big Data business model innovation She operates within FAU's Chair of Information Systems I under Prof. Dr. Möslein, collaborating extensively with Fraunhofer institutes (IMW, IIS) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. This network enables cross-border research on digital innovation, connecting European and Asian academic and industrial ecosystems to advance service science and entrepreneurship education.