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Lydia BalsView profile

Researcher

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Operations Management
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Lydia Bals is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Strategy and Innovation, Copenhagen Business School, focusing on supply chain management, sustainability, and structural ambidexterity. Her research bridges economic and environmental considerations in reshoring practices, particularly within industries like automotive manufacturing. Recent publications highlight her contributions to: Supply chain resilience amid geopolitical disruptions Sustainable reshoring strategies Knowledge transformation in purchasing systems Additive manufacturing's role in relocation decisions Sourcing challenges in institutional voids Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to responsible production and sustainable supply chains. While no specific awards or student advisement details are mentioned, her publications demonstrate extensive collaboration with international researchers and industry experts.

Niccolo' CusumanoView profile

Academic

• Public Procurement
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
• Sustainability
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Niccolo' Cusumano is an Associate Professor of Practice in Government, Health and Not for Profit at SDA Bocconi School of Management, affiliated with Università Bocconi. His collaboration with SDA Bocconi began in 2012, focusing on research, teaching, and executive education. He coordinates the MASAN advanced course in Health Contracting and Purchasing Management since 2017. Teaching domains include Procurement Processes, PPP Contracts, and Public Governance. His research emphasizes public procurement, sustainability, and public-private partnerships, with contributions to journals like Public Management Review and Energy Policy. Educational background: Double Degree in Management of Public Administrations and International Institutions (Università Bocconi), Master in Territorial and Urban Strategies (Sciences-Po), and a Doctorate in Management (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies). Research affiliations include the SDA Bocconi Observatory - Cergas MASAN, focusing on healthcare procurement and contracts. He regularly publishes in specialized magazines and national newspapers, contributing to policy debates on public procurement and sustainability.

Jan Pries-HejeView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Project Management
• Design Science Research
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Jan Pries-Heje is a Professor at the Department of People and Technology at Roskilde University, specializing in Information Systems and leading the User Driven IT Innovation Research Group. His academic career includes roles at the IT University of Copenhagen and Gothenburg, with expertise in software engineering, project management, and agile methodologies. He holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Copenhagen Business School and is certified in ISO 9000 auditing and Bootstrap assessment. Education: cand.merc.dat. (Master of Mercantile Data) Ph.D. in Information Systems (Copenhagen Business School) Research Interests: Project Management Methodologies Design Science Research Agile and Sustainability Practices IT-Driven Organizational Change Public Sector IT Challenges His work explores digital transformation, resistance to change, and sustainability design principles, with a focus on real-world implementation challenges. Professional Roles: Chairman of IFIP Technical Committee 8 (Information Systems) Past President of IRIS (Scandinavian IS Association) Editorial Board Member of MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Journal , and Business & Information Systems Engineering Key Projects: "SourceIT" (16M DKK Innovation Consortium) Green IT-procurement and Game For Green initiatives Advisory & Grants: Consultant for Rigsrevisionens Evalueringspanel and contributor to municipal IT implementation studies. His projects emphasize practical application of theoretical frameworks. Labs/Teams: Leads the User Driven IT Innovation Group, focusing on co-creative methods and boundary management in digital transformation.

Egon BerghoutView profile

Professor

• Information Technology
• Information Systems Management
• IT Investment Evaluation
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Egon Berghout is a Professor at the University of Groningen within the Faculty of Economics and Business , specifically in the Innovation & Organisation department. He holds a PhD and maintains an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-9781-8655). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in areas related to information systems and organizational innovation. His research focuses on IT management , information systems evaluation , auditing complex IT systems , and e-government . Notable themes include resource complementarity in IT investments, cost management, and the impact of business cases on decision-making. He has presented keynote speeches at international conferences like the International Conference on Information Systems and Global Software Engineering . Berghout has authored over 55 research publications, emphasizing information systems management , IT governance , and digital auditing . His recent work addresses post-pandemic opportunities in IT management research and advanced auditing methodologies for modern digital systems. He has supervised three academic works but no specific student names are listed. His contributions span theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, including case analyses of municipal e-government projects and healthcare IT systems. He advocates for holistic approaches to IT evaluation that bridge technical and organizational challenges.

Martin BurgiView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Administrative Law
• Environmental Law
• +5 more

Prof. Dr. jur. Martin Burgi is a University Professor at the Faculty of Law, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), specializing in Public Law, Economic Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and Social Law. He leads the Chair of Public Law, Economic Administrative Law, Environmental and Social Law, with a focus on procurement law and administrative cooperation. His research addresses digital economic law and environmental regulations. His chair oversees completed habilitations and doctorates in specialized legal fields, with notable works on public companies' information obligations, self-management in craft sectors, and digitalization challenges in legal frameworks. He collaborates internationally, hosting visiting researchers from institutions in Japan, Spain, Argentina, and France. Scientific awards and honors for Prof. Burgi are not explicitly mentioned in the provided data. His academic team includes scientific staff like Lea Lauer, Philipp Sandmann, and student assistants. Contact details for his chair are managed through the Secretariat (Lea Schleiermacher: lea.schleiermacher@jura.uni-muenchen.de).

Tiendung LeView profile

Associate Professor

• Project Management
• Front End Planning
• Risk Management
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Dr. Tiendung (TJ) Le is an Associate Professor at RMIT University's School of Property, Construction and Project Management. He is a pioneer in applying the case method in project management education and leads the Front End Planning (FEP) research group. He serves as Program Manager for RMIT's Master of Project Management program. His research focuses on front-end planning, risk management, cross-cultural project management, and construction safety. Dr. Le holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.Sc. from the Asian Institute of Technology, and an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney. He has held senior roles in Vietnam's construction industry and co-founded LEAD Consulting JSC. **Career Highlights**: - Co-Founder & Partner, LEAD Consulting JSC (2011–present) - Deputy Director, Nam Long Investment Corporation (2013–2014) - Deputy Managing Director, HUAIC Infrastructure Development (2010–2013) **Research Interests**: - Front-end planning decision frameworks - Cross-cultural project teams - BIM and lean construction integration - Sustainable infrastructure procurement - Project management education innovations **Teaching & Engagement**: - Teaches Project Initiation Management, Agile Project Management, and Project Procurement Ethics - Served on PMI Melbourne Chapter Board (2019–present) - Member of ISO/TC 342 Management Consultancy Committee - Contributes to CIB W107 Commission on Construction in Developing Countries **Key Contributions**: - Developed FEP frameworks for infrastructure projects in developing countries - Authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications on project management topics - Supervised research on BIPV deployment and IPD collaboration in Australia

Huan Vo-TranView profile

Professor

• Library and Information Science
• Disaster Management
• Digital Literacy
• +4 more

Dr. Huan Vo-Tran is the Head of Department for Information Systems at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems & Supply Chain. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-2050-4348) and is based at the City Campus in Australia. His work spans academic leadership, research supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration across library science, disaster resilience, supply chain management, and digital literacy initiatives. Led research projects on disaster-resilient communities, digital literacy programs, and power dynamics in humanitarian logistics Supervised over 9 PhD/Masters projects since 2015, focusing on topics like social media in crises, academic library evolution, and construction industry challenges Research Interests : Library and Information Studies Disaster Risk Reduction Supply Chain Governance Construction Project Management Education Technology Recent Research Trends : Recent work emphasizes leveraging technology for community resilience (e.g., post-Tōhoku earthquake studies), enhancing digital equity through public libraries, and redefining academic library roles in the digital age. His supply chain research explores power dynamics in humanitarian operations and procurement systems. Advising & Grants : Supervises projects addressing: Social media disclosure strategies during pandemics Cultural adaptation of digital literacy programs Construction industry information sharing challenges Professional Engagement : Served on the ALIA Research Advisory Committee since 2015, contributing to library sector innovation and policy development.

Rikke Dorothea HuulgaardView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainability
• Circular Economy
• Ecodesign
• +5 more

Rikke Dorothea Huulgaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning, Aalborg University, within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her research focuses on sustainability, circular economy, ecodesign, and regulatory frameworks. She has contributed to projects like the EDUS training methodology for sustainable development education and the NBE network for sustainable business development in Northern Denmark. Her work addresses challenges in implementing EU directives such as the Ecodesign Directive and explores material efficiency, public procurement strategies, and circular business models. Notable collaborations include projects on circular textiles, insect industry regulatory barriers, and sustainable furniture guidelines. She actively engages in workshops and conferences, delivering talks on integrating SDGs into businesses and education systems. Key research interests include: sustainable development policies, circular economy implementation, material efficiency in product design, and education for sustainable practices. Her publications span case studies on SMEs, public procurement, and regulatory analyses, with a focus on bridging policy and practical application.

Kim HaugbølleView profile

Researcher

• Construction Management
• Sustainable Design
• Life Cycle Costing
• +3 more

Kim Haugbølle is a Senior Researcher and Head of Research Group at the Department of the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University. His research focuses on innovation, procurement, building performance, life cycle economics, and sustainable design, with over 250 publications. He develops tools like LCCbyg for lifecycle costing and actively contributes to the DGNB certification system. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Denmark (1997), an MSc in Civil Engineering (1993), and a BSc in Political Science (1990). Research Interests: Innovation in construction processes, lifecycle costing (LCC), sustainable construction practices, and socio-technical systems. His work emphasizes bridging design and operation phases, integrating operational data into design, and fostering collaboration across construction stakeholders. Awards: Årets Underviser 2019 Best Paper Award (2016) CIB Programme Committee Commendations (2013 and 2007) Certificate of Appreciation (1996) Projects & Grants: Leads projects on lifecycle costing tools, sustainable certification, waste reduction strategies in construction, and industry practices. Active in CIB's Program Committee and Nordic CREON association. Labs/Teams: Manages the 'Management and Innovation for Sustainable Construction' research group and oversees LCCbyg tool development.

Rasmus AndersenView profile

Researcher

• Resilient Manufacturing Systems
• Reconfigurable Manufacturing
• Modular Product Development
• +3 more

Rasmus Andersen is a postdoctoral researcher at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science , affiliated with the Department of Materials and Production and the Mass Customization research group. His work focuses on resilient and reconfigurable manufacturing systems , with a strong emphasis on modular and platform-based product development in process industries. Education: PhD (2022), MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management (2018), BSc in Global Business Engineering (2016) Andersen's research integrates modular design with sustainable manufacturing , addressing challenges in product variety management and system adaptability . He has contributed to projects like AP2030, REKON, and BRD Aseptic Factory 2030, collaborating with over 70 manufacturing companies. Recent publications highlight his expertise in reconfigurable production systems and sustainability integration . He has co-authored datasets like the REKON Toolbox and participated in international conferences including CIRP CMS 2022 and MCPC2023.

Torsten BornemannView profile

Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Consumer Behavior
• Interorganizational Relationships
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Prof. Dr. Torsten Bornemann holds the Professorship for Marketing at Goethe University Frankfurt since 2017, previously serving as Chair of Business Administration and Marketing at the University of Stuttgart. He earned his PhD and habilitation from the University of Mannheim (2010/2012) after studies in Mannheim, Maastricht, and Hong Kong. His research focuses on interorganizational relationships, corporate sociopolitical activism, and consumer behavior, published in top journals like the Journal of Marketing Research and Strategic Management Journal . He has received prestigious awards including the AMS Best Dissertation Award and multiple AMA Best Paper Awards. His academic career includes visiting roles at Duke University, Norwegian Business School, and the University of Bern. Prof. Bornemann leads the Consumer Behavior Research Lab and supervises a team including researchers like Dr. Dominik Hettich and Sophie Feldner, M.Sc. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like insurance pricing psychology, B2B CSR dynamics, and aging consumer behavior. Key publications highlight innovative areas such as the financial implications of product release timing ( JAMS , 2020) and the dual role of price in consumer psychology ( JCR , 2011). He maintains active collaborations across international institutions and regularly contributes to marketing education through courses like Advanced Topics in Marketing Research. Awards: AMS Best Dissertation (2011), AMA CBSIG Best Paper (2024), Jackstädt Fellowship (2013) Lab Team: Tatjana Ackermann (Administration), Sophie Feldner, Dominik Hettich Office: RuW 1.220, Westend Campus | Tel: +49 (0)69 798 34637

João Gonçalo Gomes De Paiva DiasView profile

Professor

• Digital Government
• E-Government Implementation
• Information Systems
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João Gonçalo Gomes De Paiva Dias is a Full Professor at the School of Technology and Management of Águeda (ESTGA) at the University of Aveiro. He holds a Habilitation in Information Sciences and Technologies from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon. His research focuses on digital government, information systems, and higher education. He has held key administrative roles including Vice Rector, Dean of ESTGA, and Director of the Applied Informatics master’s program. Dias is affiliated with the Governance, Competitiveness and Public Policies (GOVCOPP) Research Unit and the Telecommunications Institute (IT). Education: Bachelor's and Master's in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (University of Aveiro) PhD in Computer Engineering (University of Aveiro) Habilitation in Information Sciences and Technologies (ISCTE) Research Interests: Digital government and e-government implementation Smart cities and IoT applications in urban environments Data privacy in public sectors Higher education policies and internationalization Information systems in public administration His work emphasizes the intersection of technology and governance, with recent studies on social media usage by local governments, cybersecurity practices, and smart city innovations. Key Contributions: Member of editorial boards for journals like International Journal of Electronic Government Research Regular reviewer for prestigious journals including Government Information Quarterly and Higher Education Coordinated the Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI) Advising & Grants: Expert in institutional assessment for A3ES (Portuguese Higher Education Agency) Guided projects on e-procurement, digital discount coupons, and municipal cybersecurity Contributed to policy frameworks for smart specialization strategies in Portugal Labs/Teams: Active in the DSS-Lab (Decision Support Systems Laboratory) and collaborates with the Telecommunications Institute (IT) on applied informatics projects.

Lance SaundersView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Sustainability in Logistics
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Lance Saunders is the Jerry & Suzanne Ratledge Professor of Supply Chain Management and Vallett Family Faculty Fellow at the University of Tennessee's Haslam College of Business. He holds a joint affiliation with the Supply Chain Management Center and the Global Supply Chain Institute. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Systems from Virginia Tech (2013), alongside earlier degrees from the University of Tennessee: a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA in New Product Development/Integrated Value Chain Management (2001–2003). Research interests focus on supply chain resilience, sustainability, product variety optimization, and operational agility. His work addresses challenges in logistics, environmental partnerships, and pandemic-driven risk mitigation. Recent studies explore driver engagement in rideshare/delivery sectors and closed-loop supply chains in automotive industries. Publications highlight trends in empirical methodologies, demand planning biases, and the interplay between corporate strategy and freight emissions. Media contributions include insights on supply chain disruptions, tariff impacts, and safety in construction sectors. Awards include the Vallett Family Faculty Fellowship, recognizing his scholarly contributions. Advising and grant details are currently unavailable, but his leadership in the Global Supply Chain Institute underscores collaborative research efforts. His expertise bridges academic rigor and real-world applications, as seen in media features addressing consumer and industry concerns.

Khai ChiongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantitative Marketing
• Machine Learning
• Econometrics
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Khai Chiong is an Assistant Professor at the Naveen Jindal School of Management (Marketing Area) of the University of Texas at Dallas . His research focuses on Quantitative Marketing , Machine Learning , Econometrics , Networks , and Empirical Industrial Organization . Education: PhD in Economics, California Institute of Technology (2015) BA, University of Cambridge (2010) His work bridges empirical industrial organization and machine learning , with a focus on dynamic discrete-choice models , graphical models , and network stability . He has developed drift-diffusion models to analyze mobile advertising response times and contributed to AI-driven hiring systems and procurement network analysis . Scientific Awards: Excellence in Teaching Award, Caltech (2014) John O. Ledyard Prize for Best Third Year Paper, Caltech (2013) Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship (2007-2010) AMA AI SIG Award for Best AI in Marketing Paper (2024) His publications demonstrate a trend of integrating statistical decision frameworks (e.g., minimax-regret ) with marketing applications such as A/B testing optimization , AI hiring tools , and retail behavior analysis . He also explores econometric methods for high-dimensional data and network theory in industrial organization .

• Supply chain risk management
• Homeland security games
• Process flexibility
• +3 more

Yini Gao is an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (2012) and a Ph.D. in Decision Sciences from NUS (2017). Her research focuses on supply chain risk management, healthcare analytics, and distributionally robust optimization. She has received prestigious awards including the Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship and multiple Dean's Teaching Honor Lists. Her work spans critical areas such as disruption risk mitigation in global supply chains, healthcare operations optimization (e.g., cancer screening strategies and pandemic response modeling), and strategic decision-making under uncertainty. She has published in top-tier journals like Management Science , Production and Operations Management , and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management . Education: B.A. Business Administration & Chemical Engineering, National University of Singapore (2008-2012) Ph.D. Decision Sciences, National University of Singapore (2013-2017) Dr. Gao’s research portfolio demonstrates expertise in applying advanced optimization techniques to real-world problems, with notable contributions to anti-counterfeiting strategies, inventory management systems, and public health policy design. Her recent work explores the intersection of technology flexibility and subscription-based business models in operations strategy.