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• Risk Management
• Organizational Resilience
• Project Management
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Elmar Kutsch is a Professor of Risk Management at the Cranfield School of Management , Cranfield University. His research focuses on organizational resilience, project reliability, and managing uncertainty. A former IT sector executive, he transitioned to academia in 2007, exploring how organizations navigate unexpected challenges. He has authored influential works such as Organisational Resilience: Navigating Paradoxical Tensions (2022) and Mindful Project Management (2020). His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing experiential learning and paradoxical tension resolution in management education. Education: Not explicitly detailed in texts, but his career path indicates advanced qualifications in management and business administration. Affiliations: Visiting scholar at emLyon and Warwick School of Engineering. Research interests center on resilience strategies, project risk dynamics, and mindfulness-based approaches. He pioneered frameworks for error categorization in high-reliability organizations and explored leadership failures through historical case studies like the Fall of France (1940). His recent articles analyze cognitive biases in risk management, military inter-unit perception gaps, and adaptive capacity in crisis scenarios. He was awarded the Cranfield SOM Teaching and Learning Faculty Accolade (2017) for impactful case study development. Advising focuses on graduate apprenticeship programs and executive development, emphasizing outcome-focused learning. Collaborates on projects addressing dynamic ambidexterity and resilience in complex operations. Labs/teams: Engages with cross-disciplinary teams on resilience engineering and project management innovation, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

Ellen YezierskiView profile

Professor

• Chemistry Education Research
• Teacher Professional Development
• Instructional Innovation
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Ellen J. Yezierski, Ph.D. , is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Miami University . Her research focuses on Chemistry Education Research (CER) with an emphasis on Teacher professional development Instructional innovation Molecular-level visualizations (VisChem Approach) Assessment-driven pedagogy Educational Background: Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (Chemistry Education), Arizona State University (2003) M.Ed., Secondary Education (Educational Psychology), Northern Arizona University (1996) B.S.Ed., Chemistry, University of Arizona (1989) Research Impact spans Teacher change dynamics Formative assessment strategies YouTube chemistry video analysis VisChem community expansion (1,450+ teachers) AI-integrated instructional design Graduate student mentoring models Scientific Recognition : 2026 ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching and Learning of Chemistry 2024 University Faculty Scholar Award ACS Fellow (2015) Mentorship extends to graduate students like Dr. Meng-Yang Matthew Wu (now Ohio State) Dr. KatieMarie Magnone (University of Rhode Island) Dr. Justin Pratt (Maine Maritime Academy) Dr. Jordan Harshman (Auburn University) and numerous undergraduates engaged in chemistry outreach projects.

Amy VoidaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
• Ubiquitous Computing
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Amy Voida is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder , with adjunct appointments in Computer Science and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University . She earned her Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. Voida's research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) , and Ubiquitous Computing through the lens of Philanthropic Informatics , focusing on how technologies mediate philanthropy and civic engagement. Her work explores algorithmic fairness, service learning pedagogy, and infrastructuring in nonprofit and safety-critical contexts. Recent publications highlight fairness-aware recommendation systems , data feminism , and service learning frameworks in computing education. She also investigates temporal sensemaking in crisis response, stress management technologies, and the sociopolitical implications of data systems in advocacy. As a founding faculty member, she contributes to shaping the interdisciplinary mission of the Department of Information Science. Her collaborative approach spans nonprofit organizations, grassroots movements, and educational institutions, emphasizing ethical design and equity in technological interventions.

Franck BURELLIERView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Role Transitions
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Franck BURELLIER serves as an Associate Professor at IAE Rennes - Graduate School of Management, Université de Rennes 1, where he is affiliated with the CREM UMR CNRS 6211 research center. His academic work focuses on Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior within healthcare and other professional contexts. His research interests center on role transitions during professional evolution and organizational changes, with particular attention to identity dynamics. His work primarily examines two sectors: hospital settings (focusing on doctors and caregivers facing hybrid professional-managerial roles) and video game commentary (studying individuals assuming less institutionalized roles). His research explores critical concepts including roles, role transitions, role legitimization, and identity work within complex organizational environments. His teaching activities encompass Organizational and HR diagnostic, Sensemaking and commitment at work, Communication, Sustainable HRM, Human Resources Management, and Employment assistance. He teaches across various programs including Master's degrees in Human Resource Management for both initial and continuing education students. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output primarily focused on healthcare management, with a particular emphasis on the challenges faced by medical professionals transitioning into managerial roles. His research reveals patterns of identity negotiation, role legitimization processes, and the management of paradoxical demands in hybrid professional positions. As Director of studies for 'Compétences managériales et cohésion d'équipe' (Managerial Skills and Team Cohesion), he oversees specific academic programs while conducting research that bridges theoretical organizational concepts with practical healthcare management challenges.

Anna EngView profile

Lecturer

• Early Childhood Education
• Technology Integration in Teaching
• Educational Policy Analysis
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Anna Eng is a Lecturer at San Francisco State University's College of Education, specializing in early childhood education and educational policy analysis. Her work focuses on technology integration in teaching, neoliberal influences on schooling, and stakeholder perceptions of educational reforms. She investigates how teachers, families, and policymakers interpret changes in kindergarten curricula and professional development programs. Her research employs case study methodologies to explore topics such as iPad adoption in early childhood classrooms, the impact of high-stakes testing environments, and the tensions between neoliberal educational policies and child-centered learning. Eng also examines how preservice teachers navigate technological tools and pedagogical frameworks in evolving educational landscapes. Key themes in her publications include the interplay between policy and practice in early childhood settings, the role of technology in reconfiguring teaching methodologies, and the emotional dimensions of educational change as perceived by families and educators. Despite the focus on specific contexts like California and Canadian systems, her work offers broader insights into global debates about equity, curriculum design, and the future of early childhood education. Eng has not publicly listed academic awards or grants in the provided materials. Her advising activities are also unreported here, though her research often involves collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Brianne MorettiniView profile

Professor

• Teacher Education
• Preservice Teachers
• STEM Career Changers
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Brianne Morettini is Professor and Department Chair in the Wellness & Inclusive Services in Education department at Rowan University's College of Education. She teaches undergraduate elementary education courses, early childhood education, master's-level classes, and doctoral seminars while serving on dissertation committees. Her research examines preservice teacher development, clinical practice impacts, STEM professionals transitioning to teaching, and teacher resilience. She secured external grant funding to support beginning teachers and develops responsive teaching techniques based on her research findings. Recent publications focus on inclusive pedagogy (2025), anti-racist teaching through storytelling (2022), teacher mentorship models (2020), and school-university partnerships (2021). Her work consistently addresses equity issues and practical applications for teacher development across educational contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Teacher Education & Professional Development (University of Maryland) M.S.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum (University of Pennsylvania) B.A. in Rhetoric and Communication Studies (University of Richmond)

Hajrë HyseniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Access-based Consumption
• Product-service Systems
• Low-carbon Initiatives
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Hajrë Hyseni is a Senior Lecturer at the Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire, with dual roles as an academic and serial entrepreneur. He specializes in access-based consumption, product-service systems, and low-carbon business models. His research integrates entrepreneurial practices with sustainability initiatives, evidenced by projects like the KTP collaboration with Restorations Ltd. (2010–2012). Research interests focus on consumer behavior in sharing economies, eco-friendly business strategies, and innovative educational technologies. Notable contributions include studies on low-carbon initiatives' sensemaking among owner-managers and podcasting's role in undergraduate learning. He has advised the KTP project 'Original Features (Restorations) Ltd.' aimed at enhancing e-commerce capabilities through digital supply chain solutions. His work bridges academic research with practical business challenges, reflecting his entrepreneurial ventures in TechVibe, IDC, and ProKos.

• Sustainability
• Systemic Thinking
• Co-design for Healthcare
• +5 more

Tania Ivanka is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Design at RMIT University, Australia. Her research focuses on sustainability, systemic thinking, and collaborative visualization, informed by her background in permaculture. She explores community resilience, healthcare co-design, and the interdependence of human settlements with ecological systems. Tania holds a Master of Design (2009) and is pursuing a PhD in Industrial Design at RMIT, investigating codesign for healthcare using participatory methods. Her work includes projects like the Birds of a Feather initiative (2009–2010), which used co-design to enhance bushfire preparedness in Southern Otways, and collaborations with Swinburne University on occupational rehabilitation systems (2014–2015). She has received grants such as the Bushfire CRC award (2009) and the Premier’s Design Awards (2012). Tania teaches in the Bachelor of Communication Design program, emphasizing sustainability and systems thinking in curriculum design. Her research outputs span participatory design, decolonizing methodologies, and visual communication for complex social challenges. She has presented at international conferences like the State of Design Festival and the Participatory Design Conference.

Saku MantereView profile

Professor

• Strategy Process
• Strategy-as-Practice
• Organizational Change
• +7 more

Saku Mantere is a Professor of Strategy and Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, and Director of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management. His research focuses on strategic organizations, strategic change, middle management agency, strategy discourse, and qualitative research methods. He holds degrees in engineering (D.Sci., M.Sc.) and philosophy (MA). Previously, he taught at institutions including Warwick Business School, Hanken School of Economics, and Aalto University. Key areas of expertise include strategy process, Strategy-as-Practice, organizational change, communication, and research methods. Awards include the Best Published Paper in Organization and Management Theory (2014) and the SO!What award (2010). His work has been published in top journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Academy of Management Review. Mantere’s research emphasizes methodological rigor and the sociocultural dimensions of strategy. Recent work explores AI’s impact on research, ethical considerations in corporate political activity, and impasse resolution in creative processes. He leads initiatives like the Strategizing Activities and Practices (SAP) group and contributes to the Delve thought leadership platform.

Rafal SitkoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Human Resource Management
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Intersectionality
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Rafal Sitko is an Assistant Professor at the Edinburgh Business School, part of Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences. He specializes in Sustainable Human Resource Management (HRM), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and intersectionality. As the Global Programme Director for the MA in International Business Administration, he teaches Sustainable HRM and has authored a textbook on the subject. His research explores long-term social, environmental, and business goals through ethical HR practices. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing inequality and sustainability. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Academic Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Sitko is actively involved in supervising PhD students focusing on sustainable HRM and DEI topics. Rafal has received the 'Values Champion - Collaborate' award (2021) for his collaborative efforts in academia. His research spans multiple disciplines, including entrepreneurship (e.g., older women entrepreneurs' identities) and workplace mistreatment in industries like tourism and hospitality. He has also published extensively on qualitative methodologies and migrant workers' experiences. Key contributions include advancing understanding of sustainable HR practices, technology transfer strategies, and the intersectionality of workplace challenges faced by marginalized groups. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theory and practice, influencing both academic discourse and organizational policies.

Matthew WuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Chemistry Education
• Science Education
• Pedagogy
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Matthew Wu is an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University's Department of Chemistry, specializing in Chemistry Education. His research focuses on optimizing teaching practices in chemistry instruction, particularly regarding graduate teaching assistants, pedagogical frameworks, and effective lesson planning. He holds a PhD from Purdue University (2020) and has conducted postdoctoral research at Miami University on the VisChem Institute, an initiative reimagining chemistry teacher professional development. Education background: B.S. Biochemistry, UCLA (2013) M.S. Chemistry, UC San Diego (2016) PhD Chemistry Education, Purdue University (2020) Research interests emphasize leveraging game design principles for productive learning failure, analyzing socio-pedagogical norms in chemistry instruction, and integrating ethics into science practices. He has contributed to frameworks like 'Pedagogical Chemistry Sensemaking' and 'VisChem Approach' for enhancing conceptual understanding. His work often employs qualitative methods such as video research and ethnography. Key contributions include advancing particle-level explanations in chemistry education and evaluating remote teacher training programs. His 2022 CADRE Fellowship highlights recognition for innovative educational research. Current projects investigate how enacted pedagogy can enhance both conceptual understanding and research practices in chemistry education, aiming to connect knowledge to societal challenges. He collaborates with institutions like Miami University and has published extensively in Journal of Chemical Education and Chemistry Education Research and Practice .

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Human Resource Management in SMEs
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Professor Rowena Barrett is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Entrepreneurship and Regional Innovation) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She leads initiatives to foster entrepreneurial action and regional innovation across Queensland, collaborating with institutions like MIT Sloan School of Management and government bodies. Her academic focus includes managing people in smaller firms and entrepreneurship's role in regional development. Education: PhD (University of Melbourne). Professional Affiliations: Life Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management. Research Interests: Strategy, management, organizational behavior, SME performance, and human resource practices in entrepreneurial contexts. She emphasizes place-based innovation and the intersection of entrepreneurship with regional ecosystems. Publications highlight themes such as gendered regulations in SMEs, team dynamics, and digital economy productivity. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications through programs like Queensland Connects and entrepreneurship spaces at QUT’s Foundry. Awards: Recognized as a Life Fellow for contributions to management studies. Advising & Grants: Supervises higher-degree research students and manages partnerships via MOUs with regional hubs. Her team supports entrepreneurship education across disciplines and industry collaboration. Labs/Teams: Oversees QUT’s entrepreneurship spaces (Foundry and Tinkerspace), fostering innovation through physical and virtual hubs for students, staff, and alumni.

• Organizational Behavior
• Creativity and Innovation Management
• Knowledge Management
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Miha Škerlavaj is a Professor at the School of Economics and Business , University of Ljubljana, and an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour , BI Norwegian Business School. He also serves as Vice-dean for Research at the University of Ljubljana. His academic work bridges proactive organizational behaviors , creativity , and innovation management with a focus on knowledge hiding , organizational learning , and non-technological innovations . PhD from School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana Teaches in PhD, MBA, executive, and master’s programs Authored/co-authored in journals like Academy of Management Journal , Harvard Business Review , and Leadership Quarterly His research emphasizes leadership in complex environments , particularly post-heroic leadership , where shared accountability and collective achievement are prioritized. Articles like " Knowledge Hiding in Organizations " (2023) and " Fueling the Creative Spark " (2023) explore how leadership styles and relational dynamics shape employee creativity. He also investigates organizational change through narrative-based processes and prosocial sensegiving, as seen in " Giving Sense to Change Leadership " (2023). While his scientific awards are implied through "several national and international honors and awards," specific accolades are not named. His teaching includes managing knowledge work, creativity, and organizational network analysis , with a focus on multilevel management issues. Collaborative projects with international organizations and invited talks on HRM and innovation management highlight his thought leadership.

Owen PowellView profile

Lecturer

• Organization Studies
• Horizontal Structures
• Participation
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Dr. Owen Powell is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at York Business School, York St John University. He holds a PhD from Bangor University, focusing on worker cooperatives' organizational dynamics. His research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing horizontal structures, social innovation, and community wellbeing. Powell has collaborated with institutions like the University of Birmingham on projects such as the SPARC initiative, exploring co-produced wellbeing models. He brings industry experience from SME consulting in social innovation, arts, and community housing. His teaching spans lectures and seminar facilitation, prioritizing student engagement and practical application of business concepts. Powell has secured £126k in external grants, including funding from the Arts Council England and City of York Council. Education: PhD (Bangor University), MA in Management by Research, BA (Hons) in Business Studies and Marketing Key Projects: SPARC Project (social prescribing), UK Worker Cooperative Movement research Teaching Experience: Since 2016, pursuing Fellowship of Higher Education Academy Research interests include organization studies, participatory governance, and qualitative methodologies. Current collaborations involve Nottingham Trent and Swansea Universities.

• Public Sector Design
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Service Design
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Uttishta Varanasi is a Professor of Practice and Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University's School of Science. He holds concurrent roles as a Doctoral Student and Researcher, focusing on interdisciplinary design research within public sector contexts. His academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Arts and Design from Aalto University (2021) and a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Design from the National Institute of Design (2018). Varanasi's research interests center on public policy design, human-computer interaction (HCI), and crisis management. He investigates topics such as equitable public services, collaborative sensemaking in crises, and algorithmic literacy in education. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and public service innovation. Key research trends in his articles include exploring trust-building mechanisms in multi-stakeholder environments, designing platforms for crisis resilience, and rethinking evaluation metrics for public services. His recent publications (2022–2024) highlight contributions to Nordic HCI conferences and ISCRAM events, emphasizing practical applications of design methodologies. Grants/Advising: No explicit grants or student advising roles listed, though his collaborative projects suggest active participation in interdisciplinary teams. Labs/Teams: Engaged in projects with researchers like Tikka, Leinonen, and Sawhney, focusing on crisis communication and public sector innovation.