Sofia Katariina Heikkonen is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Law , specializing in legal challenges related to digital governance and technology regulation. She is affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Law and actively contributes to the Legal Tech Lab research project. 2022-2026 : Participant in ADM-Gov project analyzing automated decision-making in public administration 2016-present : Collaborator in Legal Tech Lab focusing on AI systems, medical device liability, and digital evidence Research Focus : Regulation of automated decision-making in public administration Transparency mechanisms through document access Liability frameworks for intelligent medical devices Impact of cloud computing in government operations Recent Activities : Member of organizing committee for Doctoral Researchers Event 2024 Contributor to Nordic-Baltic public digitalisation cooperation Collaborator with Lunds Universitet's Etnologiska Institutionen on legal tech initiatives
V. Daniel R. Guide Jr. is the Smeal Chair Professor in the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He is a leading scholar in sustainable operations, focusing on closed-loop supply chains, remanufacturing, and product returns. His research bridges operations management with environmental sustainability and business model innovation. His research interests include sustainable operations, remanufacturing, reverse logistics, servicizing, and supply chain transparency. He investigates how companies can redesign business models—such as selling product functions instead of ownership—to reduce environmental impact while maintaining profitability. His work often addresses challenges in inter-functional coordination, data transparency, and ethical publishing in operations research. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on remanufacturing, closed-loop systems, and sustainable business models. Key themes include the economic and operational aspects of product returns, the role of transparency in procurement, and the impact of mass customization on fast fashion. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals like the Journal of Operations Management and Production and Operations Management , indicating strong influence in the field. Guide has served as co-editor of the Journal of Operations Management , where he emphasized ethical publishing practices, including transparency in data usage, conflict of interest disclosure, and reviewer reciprocity. He has advocated for scholarly integrity and peer review professionalism, reinforcing the journal’s standards. He has advised on inter-functional coordination in remanufacturing firms and explored the economic implications of core acquisition and demand uncertainty. While specific grants are not mentioned, his editorial leadership and frequent publications suggest substantial research support. He has collaborated with scholars such as S. Bansal, A. Mutha, and M. Ketokivi on multiple projects. Guide is affiliated with Penn State’s research initiatives in equitable communities and the built environment. His work contributes to broader sustainability efforts through operational innovations in manufacturing and supply chains. He is also linked to Elsevier Pure and IEEE research themes, indicating active engagement with global research networks.
Sally Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Senior Research Fellow at the School of Rural Medicine, Charles Sturt University (CSU). She is based in Orange, NSW, and actively contributes to both teaching and research, with a strong focus on rural health, biostatistics, and translational research that improves healthcare delivery in regional communities. Education: Master of Biostatistics, University of Sydney (2014–2021) Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs) Her research interests lie at the intersection of health and frequentist statistical methodology, emphasizing ethical, community-benefiting research. She is particularly passionate about Wiradjuri country and First Nations research engagement. Her work spans epidemiology, health services, and public health outcomes, often involving collaborations with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and multiple Local Health Districts across NSW, as well as leading universities including the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Monash, and UNSW. The recent publications and conference presentations highlight a strong trend in rural health systems research, clinical audits, workforce dynamics, and primary care impact. Her work consistently addresses gaps in rural healthcare access, quality, and efficiency through robust statistical analysis and collaborative frameworks. Scientific Awards: Best Emerging Abstract winner (Oct 24, 2023) Sally is a key teaching coordinator for the fourth-year Medical Degree (MD) research project, guiding students in developing research and critical appraisal skills. She has supervised numerous student-led projects on topics such as heart failure management, emergency department performance, and aeromedical retrievals. She is also involved in major collaborative research initiatives, including the Murray-Darling Medical Schools Network. Her grants and external funding are implied through multi-institutional partnerships and health district collaborations. Labs and Research Teams: Sally is embedded in a vibrant research network focused on rural health, working with interdisciplinary teams across academia and health services. Her affiliations include the Statistical Society of Australia (Graduate Statistician), and she contributes to research culture and capacity building in Western NSW.
Katharina Streit is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for Oriental and European Archaeology within the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna, specializing in the archaeology of the Southern Levant. She leads excavations at Tel Lachish and conducts research on transregional interactions and scientific methodologies in archaeology. BA in Archaeology and Anthropology from University of Oxford (2009) MA in Vorderasiatische Archäologie from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2009) PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2012) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Martin Buber Society, Hebrew University (2016-2020) Her research focuses on the Southern Levant from the Neolithic through Iron Age periods, with particular emphasis on transregional interactions and the application of scientific methods in archaeology. Streit's work bridges material culture analysis with chronological studies, examining how cultural exchanges shaped ancient societies across Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Egypt. She employs interdisciplinary approaches including radiocarbon dating, archaeobotany, and zooarchaeology to reconstruct ancient economies and social structures. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on Bronze and Iron Age urban centers, particularly Tel Lachish, where she integrates excavation data with textual evidence from Egyptian and Amarna sources. Her work demonstrates sophisticated methodology in resolving chronological debates through scientific dating techniques while examining cultural identity formation during periods of political transformation. Key thematic threads include the material manifestations of cultural interaction, the political economy of ancient city-states, and the development of early writing systems. Streit leads the START project 'Tracing Transformations in the southern Levant from collapse to consolidation in the mid-second millennium BC' and previously directed excavations at Ein el-Jarba (2013-2016). Her collaborative research includes significant contributions to the 'Culture of Defeat' project examining political and social responses to conquest events in the Iron Age Southern Levant. She co-edits major publications and participates in international research teams conducting excavations at key sites including Tel Lachish and Tel Reḥov. As co-director of the Austrian-Israeli Expedition to Tel Lachish, she oversees multidisciplinary fieldwork integrating traditional archaeological methods with scientific analyses. Her research group includes specialists in archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, and radiocarbon dating, working together to reconstruct ancient lifeways in the Southern Levant.
Greg Nowak, MD, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet (2023-2026). He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Karolinska Institutet's Center for Surgical Sciences in 2003 and became a Docent in 2006. His clinical base is at the Transplantation Surgery Unit, Hälsovägen, Stockholm, with postal operations managed through CLINTEC Transplantation in Huddinge. Professor Nowak's research centers on surgical innovation in transplantation, with emphases on: Liver graft adaptation and volumetric dynamics Metabolic stress responses in hepatobiliary disorders Pediatric portal vein obstruction management Ischemia-reperfusion injury mechanisms Domino transplantation program efficacy His work integrates clinical studies with biomarker validation to refine postoperative protocols. His recent publications (2018-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on transplant outcomes optimization , with recurring themes including retransplantation benchmarks, nutritional interventions post-transplant, microdialysis monitoring, and novel therapeutic approaches for metabolic liver diseases. Collaborative multinational registry studies feature prominently in his methodology.
Peter Rauch is an Honorary Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Department of Economics and Social Sciences and the Institute of Production Management and Logistics. His work focuses on forestry logistics, sustainable business, risk management, and digital transformation in the wood industry. PhD in Forestry and Wood Industry Habilitation in Business Administration of Forestry and Wood Industry (2013) State examination for higher forestry service with distinction (2001) His research centers on sustainable and resilient wood supply chains, with a strong emphasis on digitalization, simulation-based logistics planning, and risk mitigation in salvage wood management. He investigates quality-driven transport strategies, multimodal logistics, and the economic and ecological impacts of climate change on biomass supply. His work bridges process management, environmental sustainability, and corporate strategy in the forest-based sector. Recent publications reveal a consistent trend in using simulation models—particularly discrete event simulation—to optimize wood transport, preserve log quality, and enhance supply chain resilience during bark beetle and storm-related calamities. His focus on digital transformation includes game-based workshops and web-based tools for decision support in disaster logistics. Elsevier & WORLD RENEWABLE ENERGY NETWORK: Renewable Energy: Outstanding Reviewer 2017 Rauch leads multiple research projects funded by national ministries and the EU, often in collaboration with public and private stakeholders. He supervises university theses and actively transfers knowledge through workshops, policy guidelines, and industry collaborations. His projects include LogWork, GreenLane, and Käfer KO, focusing on simulation-based learning and strategic logistics planning for disaster response. He is also involved in developing digital platforms for wood logistics management. He leads and participates in research teams and projects such as the GreenLane consortium and the LogWork initiative, which integrate interdisciplinary expertise in forestry, logistics, and environmental modeling to develop resilient supply chain solutions.
Feng Fang is an Assistant Professor at the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, Tilburg University, Netherlands. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in the domains of operations management, supply chain management, and inter-organizational governance. Her academic profile is closely tied to public-private partnerships and governance dynamics in complex projects. Her research interests center on inter-organizational governance , particularly the interplay between contractual and relational governance mechanisms in large-scale projects. She investigates how performance shortfalls trigger governance adjustments and how these adjustments, in turn, influence project outcomes. Her work employs advanced methodologies including longitudinal case studies and system dynamics simulations, contributing to a dynamic theory of governance in public-private collaborations. The trend in her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on governance feedback loops, project setbacks, and performance recovery in inter-organizational settings. Her articles, published in high-impact journals like Journal of Operations Management and Production Planning & Control , emphasize empirical depth and theoretical innovation in understanding governance complexity. Fellow of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly contributing to sustainable infrastructure and responsible consumption and production through governance research. Feng Fang supervises research in governance and operations management and has contributed to curriculum development in data-driven design and operations. She collaborates with leading scholars such as Wendy van der Valk, Bart Vos, and Henk Akkermans. Her external roles include Senior Lecturer at Hogeschool Rotterdam and Corporate Secretary at SD&Co, reflecting her engagement beyond academia. She is affiliated with the Center for Economic Research (CentER) at Tilburg University and contributes to professional discourse through both academic and practice-oriented publications. Her research is supported by extensive fieldwork in Dutch public-private projects, particularly involving water authorities and contractors, and she utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods to build robust theoretical models. She is a key contributor to the development of a dynamic theory of governance adjustment interplay in large projects.
Robert J Myers is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. He joined the MSU faculty in 1986 and has established himself as a leading scholar in agricultural economics with a focus on commodity markets and risk management. Dr. Myers holds the following academic credentials: Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota M.S. from the University of New England, Australia B.S. from the University of New England, Australia Professor Myers' research primarily centers on risk management in agriculture, with particular emphasis on market-based mechanisms such as futures, options, and crop insurance. His work extends to commodity market analysis, agricultural policy, price transmission in agricultural markets, and food security issues in developing countries, especially in Africa. He has conducted extensive research on maize markets in Southern Africa, examining price stabilization mechanisms, market integration, and the impacts of food aid programs on local markets. His research often bridges theoretical economic concepts with practical applications for farmers and policymakers. Analysis of Professor Myers' publication record reveals a strong focus on agricultural risk management and market dynamics, particularly in developing country contexts. His work frequently addresses food security challenges in Africa, with numerous studies examining maize markets, price transmission, and the impacts of policy interventions on smallholder farmers. Over time, his research has evolved from theoretical market analysis to more applied studies addressing real-world food security challenges, often incorporating field data from African countries. Among Professor Myers' notable recognitions: Named MSU University Distinguished Professor in 2005 Elected as a Fellow of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Awarded 1st place among contributed papers at the African Association of Agricultural Economists Triennial Meetings (2010) Throughout his career, Professor Myers has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students and shaping academic programs. He has served as editor of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and as associate editor for both the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Review of Agricultural Economics. His consulting work with the World Bank demonstrates the policy relevance of his research. Professor Myers has taught advanced courses including AEC 891: Introduction to Microeconomics Theory and AEC 930: Dynamic Analysis in Ag/Resource Economics, contributing significantly to graduate education in agricultural economics. Professor Myers' research has been conducted both independently and through collaborations with colleagues at MSU and internationally, particularly with researchers focused on African agricultural development. His work with the World Bank and on the MSU/FSG Study of WFP procurement demonstrates engagement with major international development institutions.
Loïc Lannelongue is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care (School of Clinical Medicine) and the VPD Heart and Lung Research Institute. He serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Jesus College and is a visiting scientist at EMBL-EBI, leading research at the critical intersection of sustainable computing and biomedical data science. His academic foundation includes: BSc from ENSAE Paris (2017) MSc (Diplôme d’Ingénieur) from ENSAE Paris (2018), majoring in mathematics and statistics with minors in theoretical physics and economics MSc in Statistics and Machine Learning from the University of Oxford (2018) PhD in Health Data Science from the University of Cambridge (2022), supervised by Prof Michael Inouye under MRC-DTP funding Lannelongue’s pioneering work centers on environmentally sustainable computational science , developing tools like the Green Algorithms calculator to quantify and reduce computing’s carbon footprint. His research bridges hardware infrastructure limitations with scientific practice, focusing on AI ethics, carbon accounting methodologies, and policy frameworks like the GREENER Principles. Concurrently, he integrates machine learning with genomics and medical imaging to decode cardiovascular disease mechanisms, exemplified by his Nature-published multi-omic trait atlas. His publication portfolio reveals a decisive shift toward sustainability metrics in computational research, with 2023 marking a peak in high-impact policy-oriented work (Nature journals, Heidelberg Agreement). Key trends include standardizing carbon footprint methodologies, advocating for green procurement in research funding, and translating environmental impact data into actionable researcher guidelines through the Green DiSC certification. Accolades recognizing his dual impact: Susannah Boddie Impact of the Year Award (Health Data Research UK, 2024) for sustainability leadership Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship (2023) Cambridge University Sport’s Outstanding Contribution Award (2022) As an educator, he supervises Computer Science tripos courses in statistics, AI, and bioinformatics while mentoring through the Green Algorithms Initiative. His research is supported by MRC-DTP funding during his PhD and ongoing institutional backing for the Lannelongue Group, which collaborates with European funders to embed sustainability criteria in grant frameworks. He directs the Lannelongue Group—a hub for Environmentally Sustainable Computational Science—managing the Green Algorithms Initiative (open-source carbon calculators), Green DiSC certification scheme, and ESCS Community. The group’s work bridges hardware engineers and domain scientists to operationalize sustainability, evidenced by tools adopted globally and policy agreements like the Heidelberg Agreement signed by major European research funders.
Elizabeth Jackson is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management & Logistics at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing (Faculty of Business and Law). Her career spans academia and industry in agribusiness, with roles including Senior Lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (UK), Course Director for Professional Doctorate programs, and leadership in livestock supply chain research. She holds a PhD from an ARC-Linkage studentship and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). Education: BAgBus (Hons I) from Curtin University's Muresk Institute of Agriculture MBA (while employed at CBH Group) PhD in Agricultural Economics Research Interests: Focus on agri-food supply chains, food marketing, maritime transport, and mixed-method research. Specializes in livestock biosecurity, digital agriculture adoption, and behavioral determinants in supply chain decision-making. Recent work explores ethical food consumption trends, trust dynamics in buyer-seller relationships, and biosecurity compliance among farmers. Awards & Memberships: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (UK) International Farm Management Association Agribusiness Australia Teaching & Leadership: Teaches MGMT5013 and MGMT5045 at Bentley/Singapore campuses. Leads curriculum development in veterinary business education and supply chain management. Serves on boards for Sheep Producers Australia, Western Australian Farmers' Federation Livestock Council, and the Sheep Sustainability Framework. Key Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2002, including seminal work on livestock supply chain digitization and biosecurity. Active in policy advisory roles, with expertise in bridging academic-researcher-practitioner gaps through collaborative frameworks.
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.
Professor Nicholas Gill is a human geographer specializing in environmental management, rural cultures, and natural resource governance. He currently holds the position of Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong's School of Geography and Sustainable Communities and previously served as Head of School (2020–2023). His work bridges conventional natural resource management with cultural studies of landscapes, focusing on land use conflicts, biosecurity, and Indigenous stewardship. Education: PhD in Geography (University of New South Wales, 2000) and BA (Hons) in Geography (Flinders University, 1993). He has supervised over 15 PhD/Master’s research projects, including studies on invasive species management, climate-smart agriculture, and urban greening in Dhaka’s slums. Research Interests: Gill’s work explores rural land management dynamics, invasive species governance, and the cultural dimensions of environmental conflict. Notable projects include collaborations with NSW National Parks on biosecurity hygiene stations in Kosciuszko National Park and investigations into Indigenous cultural burning practices for bushfire resilience. Grants & Leadership: He leads the NSW Bushfire and Natural Hazards Research Centre’s Communities Node and has secured funding from Australian Research Council (ARC), NSW Government, and industry partners. Recent grants focus on collective action for invasive species, regenerative agriculture, and post-fire landscape management. Teaching: Developed innovative virtual fieldtrips for courses like GEOG337, integrating Google Earth tools to explore heritage sites and urban landscapes.
Eamonn Ambrose is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, University College Dublin (UCD), where he has held his position since August 2002. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine (2018–2023). His expertise spans healthcare supply chain management, service process innovation, and global purchasing practices. He holds a BE from UCD, a DPhil from the University of Warwick, an MBA from UCD, and professional diplomas in university teaching and learning. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules such as Operations & Supply Chain Management , Global Operations , and Supply Chain Management in Global Food Systems . He has led initiatives like the Bachelor of Commerce (International) program and the ME(Engineering with Business) program. His research focuses on healthcare operations, emergency department effectiveness, and buyer-supplier relationships, with publications in journals like International Journal of Operations and Production Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management . He secured grants including IBM Faculty Awards (2017–2019, 2011–2026) and the OBRSS Research Support Scheme (2016–2020). Professional roles include Board Member of the European Operations Management Association and consultancy work in asset management and procurement improvement.
Dr. Leonard Heilig is a Researcher at the Institute of Information Systems within the University of Hamburg Business School at the University of Hamburg. His work focuses on integrating advanced technologies such as digital twins, blockchain, and cloud computing into maritime logistics and port operations. He is affiliated with the Von-Melle-Park 5 office in Hamburg and can be reached at leonard.heilig@uni-hamburg.de . He holds a Ph.D., though specific educational details are not provided in the text. His research interests include optimizing automated container terminals, reducing environmental emissions in ports, and enhancing enterprise architecture management through agile methodologies. He has contributed to frameworks for port-centric information management and inter-terminal truck routing, emphasizing real-time data utilization and sustainability. His recent publications highlight trends in digital twin applications for port operations, blockchain integration in maritime logistics, and cloud-based optimization solutions. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work demonstrates significant contributions to smart port systems and digital transformation in logistics. He collaborates within the Institute of Information Systems team and has been involved in projects like port-IO , a mobile cloud platform for truck routing optimization. Grants and advising roles are not detailed in the provided texts.
Dr. Max Pandit is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Game Design at Teesside University's Department of Computing & Games. He holds a PhD in applied artificial intelligence for biomedical signal processing from Northumbria University (2017). His expertise spans machine learning, AI in games, evolutionary optimization, and biomedical applications. He specializes in integrating Unreal Engine and visual scripting for game development. Research Interests include Machine Learning , AI-driven Game Development , Biomedical Signal Processing , and Deep Learning . His work explores applications such as brain-computer interfaces and ensemble models for medical signal analysis. Recent projects include: Visual Machine Learning Plugin for Unreal Engine 4 (2024, ongoing) Play2Secure: AI-enabled cybersecurity awareness game (2019) HackEscape : Cybersecurity awareness using serious games (2021) Collaborations focus on virtual training environments, digital twins, and procurement optimization in industry. He has led or co-led 5 funded research projects totaling over £1.5M in external funding.
