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Marc H. MeyerView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Corporate Growth Strategies
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Marc H. Meyer is the Robert J. Shillman Professor of Entrepreneurship and Matthews Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim College of Business. He leads the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, founded the Center for Entrepreneurship Education, and oversees Northeastern's NSF I-Corps Site program. His work focuses on product platforms, innovation ecosystems, and experiential learning systems. Education: BA in Government & Economics from Harvard, MS in Management from MIT, and PhD in Management of Technology from MIT. His research bridges academic theory and industry practice, emphasizing scalable innovation frameworks and corporate growth strategies. Research interests include product architecture, business model design, and entrepreneurship education. He has co-founded multiple tech startups and advised firms like IBM and P&G on innovation strategy. Over 100 ventures from his IDEA incubator have raised $750M in VC funding. Awards include the Academy of Management's Practice Impact Award (2019) and NSF I-Corps funding. His teaching innovations earned recognition from Northeastern's Graduate Teaching Award (2017). He also directs the Mayo Clinic partnership for a Digital Healthcare Transformation program. Key contributions span academic leadership, entrepreneurship pedagogy, and bridging university-industry innovation gaps through platforms like the Deshpande Foundation-recognized Entrepreneurial University initiative.

Filip HolikView profile

Researcher

• Software-defined Networking
• Cybersecurity
• Programmable Dataplane
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Dr. Filip Holik is a Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Computing Science, focusing on programmable networks for critical infrastructure cybersecurity. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Informatics from the University of Pardubice (Czechia), specializing in OpenFlow-based SDN and IoT security. Previously, he worked at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he developed digital substation simulators for cybersecurity training. He maintains an external associate professor role at NTNU and teaches cybersecurity courses for business professionals in Oslo. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering and Informatics, University of Pardubice (Czechia) Research Interests: Software-defined networking (SDN) Programmable network architectures Cybersecurity in smart grids and OT systems eBPF-based programmability and resilience Recent Work Trends: Holik's 2025 publications emphasize eBPF-based solutions for enhancing digital resilience in operational technology (OT) networks, focusing on programmable dataplanes, centralized orchestration, and dashboard-driven network management. Awards: None listed. Advising & Grants: No students listed. Active in collaborative research projects involving eBPF and critical infrastructure security. Labs/Teams: Member of Netlab (Networked Systems Research Laboratory) at the University of Glasgow.

• Digital Transformation
• Customer Experience Management
• Design Thinking
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Dr. Michael Shumanov is a Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology. His professional background includes management consulting and international automotive experience with a leading brand. He specializes in digital transformation strategies, design thinking applications, customer experience management, and operating model design. His research intersects marketing technology, AI-driven consumer insights, and CRM strategy development. Shumanov's academic work focuses on leveraging AI for personalized marketing (e.g., personality-based advertising effectiveness) and improving chatbot interactions through personality alignment. He has published extensively on CRM maturity models and global CRM strategies, drawing from case studies in financial services and multinational organizations. He currently supervises doctoral research on AI limitations in long-term market deals. Recent publications emphasize data-driven approaches to consumer behavior prediction and chatbot personalization, with over 250 citations for his 2021 work on chatbot interactions. His research bridges theoretical CRM frameworks with practical implementation challenges across diverse industries.

James LockerbieView profile

Research Fellow

• Artificial Intelligence
• Goal Modelling
• Creativity Support Tools
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James Lockerbie is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Management at Bayes Business School (City, University of London). He holds a Master's degree in Electronic Business Systems from the same institution and has been active in research since 2005. His work focuses on goal modeling, creativity support tools, and AI applications for professional domains like sports coaching and healthcare. Education: MSc in Electronic Business Systems from City, University of London (2005). Research Interests: Goal modeling and analysis, AI-driven creativity tools, and digital innovation in professional work contexts. His projects include AI systems for elite sports coaches, design project creativity, and dementia care support systems. Recent work explores generative AI for software opportunity discovery and health-and-safety solutions in manufacturing. Publications span AI applications in creativity, healthcare, and industrial settings. His 2025 article in IEEE Software highlights AI-driven software innovation, while 2024 work in Digital Health addresses quality-of-life tools for aging populations. Collaborations include projects with sports organizations, manufacturing firms, and healthcare institutions. His research emphasizes human-centered design principles and practical tool implementation across diverse sectors.

Nigel L. WilliamsView profile

Professor

• Responsible Project Management
• Systems Thinking
• Sustainable Development
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Nigel L. Williams is a Professor in Responsible Project and Systems Management at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business and Law, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. With a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and prior industry experience in the Caribbean, he bridges academic research and professional practice. Current roles: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Director of the Agile Centre for Equitable Sustainability Research focus: Systems Thinking, Responsible Project Management (ResponsiblePM.com), and sustainability integration in project governance His work spans project management maturity , stakeholder dynamics, and machine learning applications in business contexts. Recent publications emphasize existential risk assessment , digital twins for retail productivity, and social value creation in infrastructure. He collaborates with UN agencies, NGOs, and industry bodies like PMI and APM. As a board member of the Project Management Institute UK Chapter (2023-2025), he drives academic outreach. His research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals through GCRF and Innovate UK-funded projects.

Najmeh HafeziehView profile

Lecturer

• Organizational Digital Transformation
• Digital Work Dynamics
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
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Dr Najmeh Hafezieh is a Lecturer in Digital Innovation and Analytics at Royal Holloway, University of London, part of the School of Business and Management. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on organizational digital transformation, digital work dynamics, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies like AI. She has published in top journals such as Information and Organization and presented at prestigious conferences including ECIS and ICIS. She serves as a peer reviewer for journals like the Information Systems Journal (ABS 4*) and actively participates in academic activities including invited talks and conference organizing. Education: PhD in Management, University of Edinburgh Research Interests: Dr Hafezieh’s work examines how digital technologies reshape organizational structures, roles beyond IT departments, and customer relationships. She explores ethical AI applications, diversity in tech, and human responses to AI tools like GitHub Copilot. Her recent projects include analyzing AI’s role in bridging gender and minority gaps in the UK tech sector (funded by the British Academy). Professional Contributions: Member of AIS, BAM, AOM, and UKAIS. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator: AI for Inclusion: Examining the Role of GenAI in Bridging the Gender and Minority Gap (British Academy, 2024–2026) Labs/Teams: Active in the DIAM research group, collaborating internationally on technology ethics and organizational innovation.

Ahmadreza MostajabiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Platform Strategy
• Competitive Dynamics
• Innovation
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Dr. Ahmadreza Mostajabi is an Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business. His research focuses on platform strategy, innovation dynamics, and competitive dynamics, particularly examining how firms adapt to platform owner competition and market design changes. He holds a PhD from London Business School (2025), an MBA from Sharif University of Technology (2018), and a BSc in Computer Software Engineering from Shiraz University (2016). Prior to academia, he worked as a Senior Product Manager at Snapp! (a Middle Eastern ride-hailing platform) and co-founded a messaging startup. He advises startups on strategy and growth and serves as Social Media Coordinator for the AOM TIM Division. Research interests include platforms’ governance policies, complementor behavior, and entrepreneurship policy. His work has been recognized with the AOM TIM Division Best Paper Proceedings (2023) and student awards from his universities. Key contributions analyze how platform entries affect complementor strategies and how market segmentation impacts competition perception. Awards include accolades for academic excellence at Sharif University (2017) and Shiraz University (2016). His interdisciplinary background combines technical expertise (software engineering), managerial experience (product management), and academic rigor. Ongoing projects explore platform-driven market dynamics and innovation trade-offs in digital ecosystems.

Michael HaustermannView profile

Researcher

• Petri Nets
• Model-Driven Development
• Software Engineering
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Michael Haustermann is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Informatics, within the Theoretical Foundations Group. His work focuses on Petri net-based modeling tools, software engineering methodologies, and domain-specific languages. He contributes to the development of the Renew toolset for Petri net modeling and simulation, emphasizing formal methods and their application in collaborative systems. His research spans IoT architectures, agent-oriented software systems, and education technologies like adaptive testing frameworks (VideoFOS and FormAdTe). He has published extensively on Petri net applications in concurrency, software engineering, and system design, collaborating with institutions globally. Current projects include advancing Petri net tools for model-based development and exploring edge computing architectures.

• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Engineering
• Digital Transformation
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Adina Aldea serves as a Researcher in Financial Engineering at the University of Twente, with a prolific publication record spanning 2013-2025 (37 research outputs, h-index 12, 391 Scopus citations). Her work bridges theoretical enterprise architecture with practical digital transformation initiatives, particularly in public sector organizations and rural communities across Southeast Asia. Her research fingerprint reveals deep expertise in Enterprise Architecture (100% prominence), Models (88%), Design (79%), and Contextual Evaluation (35-49% across subdomains). Current investigations focus on context-capability alignment in DevOps teams, service-oriented rural smartness platforms, and resilience measurement instruments for digital transformation. This work consistently employs case studies and action research methodologies, emphasizing real-world validation in underserved regions like West Java. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward solving practical challenges in public sector IT modernization and rural digital inclusion. Her collaborative approach integrates enterprise architecture principles with community-driven development, producing actionable frameworks for capability alignment and platform implementation. The recurring emphasis on contextual factors highlights her distinctive contribution to adapting theoretical models for complex organizational environments. Scientific Awards: No awards, prizes, or fellowships were documented in the available profile information. Adina Aldea has supervised at least one graduate student as indicated by the 'Supervised Work (1)' metric, though specific details remain undisclosed. Her consultancy engagements—including 'Data as a Service' initiatives (2016) and 'Personal Data Stores' projects (2015)—demonstrate applied research impact in open data ecosystems, though no institutional grant funding is explicitly referenced in the provided materials.

Kayvan KarimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Large Language Models
• Network Security
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Kayvan Karim is an Assistant Professor at the School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai. He serves as Program Director for the MSc Software Engineering and MSc IT Software Systems programs, combining over two decades of industry experience in software engineering and architecture with academic leadership. His research centers on Natural Language Processing (NLP) , Large Language Models (LLMs) , and their applications in network security , software engineering , and sustainable technology . He explores innovative intersections of AI with usability testing, music generation, fashion design, and no-code platforms, contributing to broader goals in artificial intelligence and sustainable development. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applied AI , focusing on automated systems , multi-agent frameworks , and domain-specific fine-tuning of generative models. These works span human-computer interaction, cinematic AI, sustainable production, and enterprise solutions, demonstrating a versatile and impactful research agenda. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Kayvan Karim supervises research projects, as evidenced by co-authored papers with junior researchers and students such as Tahir Kadegaonkar, M. Sartaee, Ilham Ghori, and others. While formal advising roles or grant funding details are not explicitly stated, his leadership in research output and program direction suggests active mentorship and potential grant involvement. Labs and Research Teams: Though no specific lab or team name is mentioned, Kayvan Karim is actively involved in a collaborative research network focusing on AI applications, as reflected in co-authored works and interdisciplinary projects. His contributions align with AI innovation hubs at Heriot-Watt University, particularly in Dubai, where applied research in software systems and intelligent technologies is emphasized.

• Software Engineering
• Computer Science Education
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Marion Scholz is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Informatics, Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien). She specializes in software modeling education, object-oriented systems, and the application of educational technologies. Her research focuses on enhancing teaching methods through digital tools, such as UML-based modeling and multimedia learning resources. She is actively involved in courses like Foundations of Information Systems , Software Engineering , and Research Methods , emphasizing practical and innovative approaches to computer science education. Her work includes co-authoring textbooks on UML and exploring modern tools for modeling education. Scholz contributes to the Business Informatics Group at TU Wien, collaborating on projects related to educational technology and software engineering.

Binh An Patrick NguyenView profile

Researcher

• Information Systems
• Smart Grids
• Public Administration Systems
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Binh An Patrick Nguyen is a Research Assistant at the Chair of Information Systems and Information Management, Department of Information Systems, University of Münster. He is pursuing a PhD in Business Informatics at the School of Business and Economics since 2023. His academic background includes an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Information Systems from the University of Münster, with earlier studies in Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen. His research focuses on conceptual modeling from legal regulations, digital urban development, and smart grids. He contributes to the DFG-funded research group FOR 5393, investigating digital transformation in medium-sized towns, particularly in legal enforcement and municipal governance. Nguyen teaches courses such as Information Modeling and Retail Management, and supervises student theses. He has held roles as a software engineer and teaching assistant, demonstrating his practical and pedagogical engagement. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications in public administration and urban systems.

• Databases
• Database Systems
• Project Management
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Hanna Mazur is affiliated with the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology at Wrocław University of Science and Technology , working within the Department of Applied Informatics . Her research focuses on databases, project management, and information systems , with particular emphasis on secure data exchange, IT project communication, and healthcare informatics. Her publications since 2013 demonstrate expertise in database systems, logistics IT solutions, and cybersecurity . Key works include structural methodologies for relational databases, behavioral aspects in IT project management, and challenges in electronic public services delivery. Articles often address practical implementations in public administration and healthcare , emphasizing security and system design. Email: hanna.mazur@pwr.edu.pl Office: Building D-2, Room 201/19, Wrocław Office Hours: Monday 11.00-13.00, Tuesday 15.00-17.00

MARÍA TERESA MATA SIERRAView profile

Professor

• Tax Law
• Financial Law
• Public Finance
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MARÍA TERESA MATA SIERRA is a Full Professor in the Public Law Department at the Faculty of Law, University of León, Spain. She holds the academic rank of Catedrático de Universidad (equivalent to Full Professor) and leads research in Tax Law and Financial Law within the DERFIN (Financial Law Research Group) at the University of León. Her work focuses on Spanish tax systems, European Union harmonization, and regional (foral) tax regimes, particularly in the Basque Country and Navarra. Her educational background includes a Doctorate from the Universidad de Alcalá (1993) with a thesis titled La armonización fiscal en la C.E.E la adopción del principio de gravamen en origen para el IVA y su problemática , supervised by Dr. Rafael Calvo Ortega. This foundational work established her expertise in EU tax harmonization. Professor Mata Sierra's research spans: Tax debt relief mechanisms in local and foral territories Taxation of family businesses and corporate incentives Digital transformation (crypto assets, big data, and AI in tax administration) Gender equality through fiscal policies Environmental taxation and waste management levies Fiscal federalism in Spain's autonomous communities Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal theory, public finance, and socio-economic policy. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Rapid adaptation of tax systems to digitalization (evident in crypto asset regulation and AI-driven compliance); (2) Intensified focus on regional tax autonomy, especially regarding Basque and Navarrese foral regimes; (3) Crisis-responsive measures including pandemic-era fiscal adjustments and debt relief mechanisms. Her work consistently addresses tensions between national frameworks, EU directives, and subnational fiscal sovereignty. As a core member of the DERFIN research group, she contributes to collaborative projects analyzing Spanish tax policy evolution. Her academic leadership extends to supervising graduate theses and developing pedagogical frameworks for Tax Law education, including publications on effective teaching methodologies in the European Higher Education Area context.

• Data-driven web technologies
• Information visualization
• Interaction design
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Dr Alan Cannon is a Research Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing , affiliated with the Centre for Algorithms, Visualisation and Evolving Systems . His work spans data-driven web technologies, information visualization, interaction design, and software evaluation. Education: PhD: Interactive Visualisation Tools for Supporting Taxonomists Working Practice (2006) Alan specializes in creating visualization systems for biological and taxonomic data through projects like MaTSE and TaxVis . His recent work focuses on mobile platforms for safety engineering inspections and data-driven web services for academic and commercial applications. His publications demonstrate expertise in bioinformatics visualization, ontology-driven systems, and mobile application development across multiple domains including taxonomy, property management, and safety engineering. Research Grants: Data Driven Analysis of PEMFT Benefits (2022, £5,000) Solicitor Data Management for TC Young (2018, £5,000) Managing Archaeological Projects (2017, £5,000) Follow-on development for Plansafe Ltd. (2015-2016, £35,837) TrueBuild App Development (2014-2015, £5,000) Scottish Forestry Project (2016-2017, £28,492) Alan has extensive experience in academic-industry collaboration, commercialization activities, and developing visualization tools for complex data sets across biological sciences, engineering, and database systems.