Sara Grex is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Didactics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her work focuses on innovation processes, entrepreneurship education, and sustainable development goals. She has co-authored over 27 publications and led research projects such as InnoTech - TaskForce and Green Skills for Fire Fighters . Her research emphasizes university-industry collaboration, live case-based learning, and accelerating project value delivery. Key research interests include entrepreneurship ecosystems, project management methodologies, and educational strategies for enhancing innovation competencies among engineering students. Notable contributions include frameworks for knowledge sharing in healthcare, accelerating time-to-impact in projects, and transitioning hands-on courses to online formats while maintaining experiential learning outcomes. She supervises PhD students in areas like co-creation in entrepreneurial universities and green skills development. Recent work addresses SDG alignment through innovation pedagogies and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Her projects often bridge academic research with practical industry applications, fostering cross-sector partnerships and systemic value creation.
Ulf R Andersson is a Professor of Business Studies at Mälardalen University's School of Business Society and Engineering, Division of Marketing and Strategy. He also holds an Adjunct Professorship at BI Norwegian Business School and serves as Senior Editor of the Journal of World Business . His research focuses on subsidiary dynamics within multinational enterprises (MNEs), emphasizing network theory, subsidiary evolution, knowledge creation/transfer, and strategic management in global contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for subsidiary positioning, governance, and influence within MNE ecosystems. Teaching emphasizes global business challenges and critical thinking in programs like International Business Management and International Marketing. Research interests span subsidiary strategic initiatives, digitalization impacts, MNE value chain governance, and the interplay between external embeddedness and subsidiary capabilities. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles explore topics such as subsidiary-political embeddedness, mandate transitions, and network configurations in MNEs. Key contributions include frameworks for subsidiary capability development, microfoundations in international business research, and analyses of subsidiary influence mechanisms. His work addresses contemporary issues like post-pandemic global value chain resilience and digital transformation effects on MNE operations.
Lucia Naldi serves as Professor in Business Administration at Jönköping University's Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), concurrently holding the high-level administrative positions of Vice President for Research and Senior Advisor to the President for Internationalization. She is a core member of the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO), contributing to its research mission on family business dynamics and ownership structures. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate from JIBS and a Master of Science degree from the University of Florence, establishing her foundational expertise in business administration. Professor Naldi's research centers on Entrepreneurship , with dedicated focus on growth trajectories and internationalization patterns of small and young firms. She examines entrepreneurial phenomena across specialized contexts including family firms , media enterprises , and rural economies , while integrating frameworks from International Business and Strategy . This interdisciplinary approach reveals how contextual factors shape venture development in non-urban and ownership-specific environments, advancing theoretical understanding of entrepreneurial adaptability. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants: As Vice President for Research, Naldi strategically oversees Jönköping University's research portfolio and funding initiatives, though the source material does not specify personal grant acquisitions or current student supervision activities. Her leadership role implies significant influence on institutional research policy and resource allocation. She actively collaborates within the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO), engaging with interdisciplinary teams comprising academics, industry advisors, and family business practitioners to investigate ownership transitions, governance models, and intergenerational succession challenges in family enterprises.
Dr. Sumit Kothari is a Research Fellow at University College London's Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, specializing in climate finance and low-carbon transition dynamics. His work bridges financial systems analysis with environmental sustainability, leveraging industry experience from Morgan Stanley and entrepreneurial background in Indian investment startups to address real-world climate finance challenges. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Sustainable Resources and Climate Policy (UCL, 2019-2024) MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment (UCL, 2016-2017) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (IIM Calcutta, 2002-2004) Bachelor of Commerce (University of Mumbai, 1998-2001) Dr. Kothari's research centers on Climate Finance and Energy Transition Dynamics , employing Complexity Economics to analyze investment networks and risk underwriting in developing countries. His work on Technology Scaling examines financial mechanisms for accelerating renewable adoption, while his expertise in Computational Statistics informs analysis of environmental resource economics and policy design. Key contributions address financial tipping points, equity in climate finance flows, and fossil fuel finance phase-out challenges. His publication record (2021-2025) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Systemic analysis of financial mechanisms driving sustainability transitions, 2) Critical examination of equity gaps in international climate finance, particularly for developing nations, and 3) Application of complexity theory to low-carbon finance markets. These works, published in Nature Communications, Nature Climate Change, and Earth System Dynamics, demonstrate increasing impact with multiple papers exceeding 100 citations. No major scientific awards were identified in the source materials, though his research has influenced policy discussions and been covered by numerous news outlets including Financial Times and Bloomberg. Dr. Kothari's advisory activities focus on sustainable development goals 7, 11, and 13, with collaborations spanning UCL, University of Strathclyde, and industry partners. Current research grants investigate: Financial tipping points for accelerated decarbonization Equity frameworks for international climate finance Complexity modeling of low-carbon investment networks He contributes to UCL's Climate Finance and Technology Scaling research cluster, collaborating with environmental economists and complexity scientists to develop practical financial instruments for the low-carbon transition while maintaining industry connections through his private investment startup cofounding role.
Dr. Erik Karger is a researcher and Ph.D. student at the University of Duisburg-Essen , affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science and the Chair of Information Systems and Strategic IT Management . He holds a Master of Science in Business Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Operational Economics from the same institution, with a semester abroad at the University of Twente (2018). Research Focus : Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare, urbanization, and data governance Blockchain technology integration in supply chains, smart cities, and financial systems Smart city development and digital transformation frameworks Publication Trends : His 15 most recent works (2025–2022) span computer science, information systems, and interdisciplinary applications of AI/blockchain in urban planning, financial accounting, oncology, and organizational learning. Key subfields include decentralized data ecosystems, triple-entry accounting models, and stress diagnosis platforms. Scientific Recognition : Nominated for Vint Cerf Best Student Paper Award (DESRIST 2025) Distinguished reviewer for 'Corporate & Business Strategy Review' (2021) Multiple awards at ICIS 2020–2021 for blockchain-AI convergence research Expert Activities : He serves as a reviewer for journals like Applied Sciences , Artificial Intelligence Review , and conferences including ICIS, ECIS, and PACIS. His supervised theses focus on blockchain applications in agriculture and Industry 4.0.
Gulasekaran Rajaguru serves as Professor, Associate Dean of Research, and Director of the Centre for Data Analytics at Bond Business School, Bond University. He actively supervises PhD students and maintains significant research collaborations with industry partners including Gold Coast Airport, Queensland Government, and Brown Family Wine Group. His educational background includes: PhD in Economics (2004) from National University of Singapore Master of Social Sciences (Economics) from National University of Singapore Master of Statistics from Indian Statistical Institute Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Madurai Kamaraj University, India Rajaguru's research centers on Theoretical and Applied Econometrics with specialized focus on irregular frequency modelling . His work extends to critical areas including Energy Economics , Women Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation , Financial Time Series Analysis , and Economic Forecasting . His methodological innovations address complex data challenges in asynchronous financial markets and development economics. Recent publications (2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across sports economics, environmental sustainability, and international labor mobility. These works consistently apply advanced econometric techniques to solve real-world problems, with strong emphasis on temporal aggregation effects and causal inference in heterogeneous datasets. Rajaguru secured a major Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (DP230101472) for $382,798 focusing on price discovery mechanisms in financial derivatives. His industry engagement portfolio spans transportation, energy, and public policy sectors through partnerships with Transit Australia Group, Work Healthy Australia, and Jones Lang LaSalle. As an HDR supervisor, he seeks students for projects on asynchronous financial data modelling, women empowerment impacts on fertility/education, and energy-poverty nexus analysis. He leads the Centre for Data Analytics and co-directs the Globalisation and Development Centre while hosting international researchers like Jing Yang (2024-2025).
Dr. Chantal Kapteijn is a faculty member at Utrecht University , holding the position of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine under the Department of Population Health Sciences . Her research focuses on animal behavior, welfare assessment, and human-animal interaction dynamics. Specializes in stress physiology and behavioral disorders in companion animals Active collaborator in equine-assisted therapy research Expert in translating human psychological interventions (e.g., EMDR) to animal contexts Advocate for positive reinforcement training methods in animal husbandry Her recent publications (2025-2010) demonstrate sustained research in: Physiological markers of animal welfare (heart rate variability in horses) Canine behavioral problems and owner dynamics Cross-species trauma response mechanisms Neuroscientific approaches to stress reduction
David I. Hanauer is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh . His work focuses on innovative science education, particularly through course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and the integration of literacy practices in STEM. He serves as the Lead Assessment Coordinator for the SEA-PHAGES program , supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute , and has conducted NSF-funded research on authentic scientific inquiry and assessment methodologies. Research spans STEM pedagogy, poetic inquiry, and educational equity. Developed validated assessment tools for laboratory courses and the iREC model for inclusive science education reform. Collaborates with Prof. Graham Hatfull on bacteriophage research education. His recent publications emphasize longitudinal impacts of CUREs, linguistic landscapes in social justice contexts, and poetic writing as a pedagogical tool. Key themes include student ownership, trust in learning environments, and democratizing educational practices through multimodal approaches. Scientific Awards & Grants: Howard Hughes Medical Institute funding for sustained science education research National Science Foundation grants for early qualitative studies in educational settings
Jon Green is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University (2020) and a B.A. from Kenyon College (2014). His research focuses on political communication, social media dynamics, and the intersection of technology with democratic processes. He has held affiliations including Harvard's Shorenstein Center and Northeastern University’s Network Science Institute. Research interests include misinformation diffusion, partisan media ecosystems, and elite communication strategies. His work has appeared in top journals like American Political Science Review and Nature . Key contributions address curation bubbles, network science applications, and the role of political pundits in shaping ideological discourse. Grants & Awards: NetSeed Pilot Grant (2021), multiple teaching awards, and recognition for impactful policy-relevant research. Teaching: Courses include Campaigns & Elections, American Politics, and quantitative methods. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Duke Frontiers Workshop and Northeastern’s Network Science Institute. Recent projects explore generative AI’s impact on political science, post-pandemic policy attitudes, and the structural drivers of social media polarization.
Dr. Franklin Nakpodia is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Durham University Business School. He holds a PhD from Newcastle Business School (Northumbria University) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research examines corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability accounting in emerging economies. Research interests focus on institutional frameworks in developing economies, with emphasis on governance compliance mechanisms, stakeholder accountability, and sustainability reporting. Work integrates empirical analysis of regulatory effectiveness with case studies from Nigeria and Ghana. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on governance adaptation in emerging markets, particularly exploring intersections between ethnic diversity, digital transformation, and crisis resilience. Recent work analyzes post-COVID public financial management and SDG implementation challenges. External Examiner roles at Coventry University and Aston University Associate Editor for Business Ethics, Environment and Responsibility Editorial board member for Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal Supervises doctoral researchers including Emmanuel Ozordi and Olatunde Ogunwole. Research involves collaborations with international institutions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Esra Eren Bayindir is a Researcher at the Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE), University of Hamburg, Germany. She holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (2010) and has held various academic roles, including Assistant Professor at Ipek University (2012–2016) and TOBB ETU (2010–2012). Her previous positions include Guest Scientist at HCHE (2018–2021) and Deputy Dean of the College of Economics and Management at Ipek University (2013–2016). She has also served as a consultant for the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (2012–2013) and as a Research Assistant for Professor Ariel Pakes at NBER (2006–2009). Esra has an extensive educational background: PhD in Economics from Harvard University (2010), with a thesis titled "Essays on the Industrial Organization of Health Care" , supervised by David Cutler and Ariel Pakes. Master’s degree in Economics from Harvard University (2008). Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, summa cum laude, from Bilkent University (2003). She also received multiple scholarships and fellowships, including a Full Scholarship from Bilkent University’s Department of Industrial Engineering (1999–2003) and the Dean’s Research Fellowship at Boston University’s College of Engineering (2003–2004). Her research focuses on Health Economics and its intersections with policy and market structures. Key areas include analyzing hospital ownership types and their impact on treatment choices, competition dynamics in healthcare markets, and the effects of public policies such as Medicaid expansion and quality reporting on healthcare utilization and outcomes. She also explores game theory applications in healthcare decision-making and peer review processes, as well as socioeconomic disparities in pandemic responses. Her work combines theoretical models with empirical analysis to address critical issues in healthcare systems, emphasizing policy implications and sustainable solutions. Esra has received notable recognition, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2018–2021) Harvard University Dissertation Completion Fellowship (2009) Multiple GSAS Summer Research Awards (2005, 2006) Graduate Fellowship at Harvard (2004–2006) Dean’s Research Fellowship at Boston University (2003–2004) Full Scholarship from Bilkent University’s Department of Industrial Engineering (1999–2003) Ranked 3rd among 1.5 million candidates in Turkey’s University Entrance Examination (1999). In terms of grants and advising, she has contributed to significant research projects such as "The Impact of Public Discourse on Health Care Utilization during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021–2023), funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). "Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Independent Evaluation Process by Development Agencies" (2014–2015), supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK). "Testing Hospital Ownership Theories using the Values Assigned to Service Provision by Hospitals by Market Ownership Mix in the US" (2011–2013), also funded by TÜBİTAK. As a reviewer, she has served on the Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey’s panel (2011–2015) and reviewed for journals such as Health Economics and Medical Care . She is affiliated with the Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE), where her research contributes to advancing understanding of healthcare markets and policies. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, particularly in studies involving public health and virology, as seen in her co-authored work on viral-bacterial co-infections in 2020. She has also held leadership roles, including University Senate Member and Board Member of the College of Economics and Management at Ipek University (2012–2016).
Mariana Levin is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Western Michigan University, specializing in mathematics education research. Her work investigates mathematical cognition and learning processes across K-16 contexts. Education includes a PhD in Science and Mathematics Education from UC Berkeley, with postdoctoral work at Michigan State University and the University of Bologna. Research focuses on conceptual change, algebraic thinking, and disciplinary engagement. Publications examine knowledge construction processes, with recent work on algebraic reasoning (2022) and undergraduate proof comprehension (2018). Collaborative projects include NSF-funded research on STEM majors' agency development in mathematics. Teaching covers mathematics education, problem-solving, and teacher preparation. She mentors graduate students in mathematics education research.
Bill Reader is a Professor in the Department of Journalism at Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, housed within the Scripps College of Communication. He joined the faculty in 2002 and earned tenure in 2010, specializing in teaching news editing, media ethics, and community journalism. His professional background includes over a decade of newspaper work as a reporter, editor, and designer, culminating in World's Best Designed Newspapers awards (1998-2000) and Keystone Press Awards. Education: M.A. in Media Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Previous academic roles included teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2000-2002) and Penn State (1998-2000). His research focuses on community journalism sustainability, participatory media practices, and applied ethics in audience feedback mechanisms. Major publications include Audience Feedback in the News Media (2015), Foundations of Community Journalism (2012), and contributions to scholarly encyclopedias. His research articles explore topics like local news crises, anonymous online commentary ethics, and global community media ownership. Professional affiliations include leadership roles in AEJMC's Community Journalism Interest Group and the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. Presentations span over 15 AEJMC conferences and national trainings for newspaper associations. Awards include multiple Keystone Press honors and Society of News Design accolades. He actively contributes to editorial boards of Newspaper Research Journal and Community Journalism . His work bridges academic inquiry with practical journalism challenges, emphasizing local media's societal role in an evolving digital landscape.
Felipe Murtinho is an Associate Professor and Director of the International Studies Program at Seattle University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership. He is affiliated with the Environmental Studies Program. His work bridges academia and practice in Human-Environment relations, focusing on Latin American rural communities' adaptation to environmental changes and natural resource governance. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of California Santa Barbara, specializing in Human-Environment interactions, alongside a Master’s in Environmental Economics and a BA in Economics from Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia. His teaching emphasizes research methods, data analysis, and their applications to socio-environmental issues. Murtinho’s research explores how communities in the Global South adapt to environmental challenges, particularly in water, páramo, and forest management. He has published extensively on Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), communal governance, and climate adaptation strategies in Latin America. His work integrates field studies, GIS mapping, and participatory methodologies. He actively involves students in research projects, offering hands-on experience in questionnaire design, statistical analysis, and spatial mapping. Murtinho collaborates with international organizations and has conducted fieldwork across Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Laura Kuhl serves as Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and International Affairs at Northeastern University's School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, where her work examines climate adaptation and sustainable transitions through lenses of power and equity across scales from individual decision-making to international policymaking. Her academic foundation includes a PhD and MALD from Tufts University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and a BA in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from Middlebury College. Professor Kuhl's research centers on climate finance (particularly adaptation finance), energy equity after crises, and transformational adaptation, with strong emphasis on social justice implications. She investigates how power dynamics shape resilience processes in US and international contexts, analyzing tensions between top-down policy frameworks and localized community needs through case studies in Puerto Rico, Saint Martin, and coastal regions. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in Green Climate Fund operations, loss-and-damage financing mechanisms, disaster recovery justice, and nature-based solutions. Her work consistently bridges climate policy with equity considerations, demonstrating how financial instruments and governance structures can either reinforce or mitigate vulnerabilities in adaptation processes. Her scientific recognition includes: Northeastern University Excellence in Teaching Award (2023) CSSH Outstanding Teaching Award (2022) Peter Ackerman Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation (The Fletcher School, 2017) NSF Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Fellowship (Water Diplomacy Program, 2011-2013) Professor Kuhl teaches Climate Policy and Justice (PPUA 5267) and Senior Capstone in International Affairs (INTL 4700), integrating climate justice frameworks with policy design and implementation analysis. Her courses emphasize experiential learning through co-ops and international study, preparing students to address complex climate governance challenges. No specific research labs or team structures are detailed in available materials, though her collaborative publications indicate active engagement with interdisciplinary research networks focused on climate adaptation finance and disaster resilience.
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