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• Occupational Psychology
• Gender and Identity in Organisations
• Emotional Labour
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Carol Linehan is a Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at University College Cork (UCC), where she has held leadership roles including Head of School (2020–2023). Her research focuses on occupational psychology, gender and identity in organizations, emotional labor, work flexibility, and work-home boundaries. She has led major projects like the EU-funded Genovate initiative (2013–2017) promoting gender equality in research and innovation, and the 2023 HEA-funded 'Stronger Together' leadership program. Her work integrates theory and practice, addressing issues such as workplace equity, professional identity, and organizational culture. Education: PhD in Psychology (2000), MSc in Occupational Psychology (1994), BA (1993), all from UCC. She developed the MA in Work and Organisational Psychology, a program accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. Research interests include gender equality in academia, emotional labor in HR roles, and the impact of work practices on employee identity. She has published extensively in journals like Human Relations , Gender, Work & Organization , and Management Communication Quarterly . Awards include the 2017 UCC Research Team of the Year and best paper awards from the Irish and British Academies of Management (2013). She advises on gender equality initiatives, sits on professional committees, and collaborates with international teams in the EU and beyond. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in applied psychology and HR management. Recent students supervised include Dr. Julia Sylvia Dempsey (2021) and Dr. Olive Fives (2022). She actively engages with industry and public discourse on workplace psychology and gender issues.

Virginie FernandezView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Emergency Management
• Crisis Response Strategies
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Virginie Fernandez is an Associate Professor in Management at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), part of Umeå University. She is affiliated with the Business Administration and Management section. Her work focuses on extreme contexts and organizational practices. Her research explores the continuity of her PhD thesis on collective competence in extreme environments, such as French mountain rescue teams. She investigates underlying assumptions in organizational practices in risky and emergency contexts, using theoretical perspectives like custodianship work, time and temporality, and embodiment. Her methodologies include qualitative approaches such as organizational ethnography and interviews. Recent publications highlight contributions to crisis management, collective competence dynamics, and sensemaking processes in high-stakes environments. She collaborates with Markus Hällgren on a VR-funded project ('Saying no in extreme contexts') since 2025. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Her research often involves fieldwork with mountain rescue teams, emphasizing practical and theoretical insights into organizational resilience in extreme settings.

• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
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Brian Campbell Pinkham is an Associate Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, within the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship. His work bridges strategic management, international business, and organizational behavior, with a focus on multinational enterprises and institutional contexts. His research interests include International Business , Strategic Management , Transnational Corporations , Country-of-Origin Effects , Power Distance , and Transaction Cost Economics . He investigates how cultural, institutional, and network factors influence firm strategies and performance across borders. Recent publications highlight trends in cross-border status transfer, organizational slack, and cultural incongruence in leadership. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Management Studies , reflecting strong empirical and theoretical contributions. His scientific impact is evident through citations and readership on platforms like Mendeley and Scopus, though specific awards or fellowships are not mentioned in the provided text. Brian actively collaborates with scholars globally, particularly on topics involving emerging economies, venture capital, and managerial decision-making. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his co-authorship patterns suggest engagement with both early-career and senior researchers. He is part of a vibrant research network at RSM, contributing to the school’s reputation in strategic and international management. No dedicated lab or research center is mentioned, but his work aligns with broader initiatives on global strategy and entrepreneurship.

Meghan ComstockView profile

Assistant Professor

• Equity-focused K-12 Education Policy
• Policy Implementation
• Politics of Education
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Meghan Comstock is an Assistant Professor of Education Policy at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research focuses on equity-focused K-12 education policy, policy implementation, and the politics of education reform. She employs mixed methodologies to study how institutional conditions and organizational structures shape equitable opportunities for minoritized students. Comstock holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania (2023) and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Virginia. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice, informed by her experience as an elementary mathematics and science teacher in Mississippi. Her scholarship examines district-level instructional reforms, teacher licensure policies, and equity leadership. Recent articles analyze the impact of teacher leadership programs, the role of equity discourse in shaping teacher beliefs, and the integration of culturally responsive practices in mathematics education. Key themes include equity sensemaking, policy implementation dynamics, and the politics of educational reform. Comstock teaches courses on the politics of education, policy analysis, and research development. Her grants include studies on equity-oriented instructional reforms and teacher professional development. She collaborates with schools and districts to advance equitable education practices through policy-practice connections.

Adam A. PorterView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Mobile Application Development
• Software Testing and Quality Assurance
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Adam A. Porter is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computing Studies (UMIACS). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California at Irvine (1991). His research focuses on software engineering, mobile application development, and empirical studies of software processes. Notable contributions include work on metamorphic testing, software quality assurance, and educational initiatives like the first MOOC on Android development. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of California at Irvine, 1991 Research Interests: Dr. Porter's work spans software testing (e.g., metamorphic testing), mobile application frameworks (Android), and empirical methods to improve software development practices. He emphasizes practical applications, such as improving static analysis tools and exploring human-AI collaboration in intelligence analysis. His research often bridges theory and practice, with contributions to tools like Skoll for distributed quality assurance. Publications: His recent work includes advancements in AI-driven materials modeling, software defect triaging, and metagenomic assembly algorithms. The articles reflect his interdisciplinary approach, combining machine learning with domain-specific challenges in materials science and bioinformatics. Awards: NSF Early Career Award (1995) Dean's Teaching Excellence Award (1995) Senior Member IEEE/ACM (2003/2006) Mobile Learning Fellow (2010) Grants/Advising: He has led projects funded by NSF and industry collaborations, focusing on software testing, mobile systems, and educational platforms. His mentoring includes community outreach programs for underrepresented students. Labs/Teams: Leads research efforts in software engineering methodologies and collaborates on initiatives like the ATAACK Android testbed for cloud-based emulation of mobile systems.

Yan QuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Relations
• Strategic Communication
• Social Network Analysis
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Dr. Yan Qu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland, College Park. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Media from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.A. in Public Policy from UMD. His research focuses on public relations and strategic communication through a social network lens, emphasizing relationship management, employee-organization dynamics, and cross-cultural CSR practices. He has been recognized with the 2022 ICA Grunig Dissertation Award and multiple top paper awards. Dr. Qu's research explores how social networks shape communication strategies in organizations and public health crises. Notable studies include analyzing employee peer networks' influence on organizational relationships and examining global pandemic communication through social media partnerships. He has published in journals such as Journal of Public Relations Research and Public Relations Review . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, advocating for integrity in disruptive times and expanding communication models to integrate social network perspectives. Prior to his current role, he served as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Minnesota.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Development
• Business Ethics
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Olga Dziubaniuk is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Management. Her research focuses on circular economy ecosystems, sustainable development, and cross-cultural business dynamics. She holds a D.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Åbo Akademi University (2021) and an M.Sc. from the University of Turku (2012), with additional training at the United Nations University. Dr. Dziubaniuk's work integrates academic rigor with practical business challenges, particularly in textile industry circularization, CSR implementation, and sustainability education. She leads projects like BIO-CCU and contributes to CITER - the Center for Innovation and Technology Research. Her research emphasizes ethical value co-creation, socio-technical imaginaries, and network-based solutions for net-zero targets. Key themes include cultural sensemaking in business relationships, cross-cultural marketing methodologies, and the application of connectivism theory in sustainability education. She has published extensively on circular economy models, corporate social responsibility frameworks, and the interplay between ethics and innovation in international contexts. Dr. Dziubaniuk's work bridges theoretical insights with actionable strategies for businesses and educational institutions, emphasizing systemic approaches to sustainability challenges. Her research often involves qualitative case studies in diverse geographical and industrial settings, reflecting her commitment to practical relevance and global impact.

• Disability Studies
• Social Welfare Policy
• Youth Transition to Adulthood
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Hans Abraham Hauge is Head of Department at the Department of Health, Social and Welfare Sciences, University of Southeast Norway (USN), within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. He is actively engaged in interdisciplinary research related to disability, welfare policy, youth transitions, and social inclusion. His research interests center on the lived experiences of marginalized groups, particularly young people with intellectual disabilities and newly arrived refugee youth. He investigates themes such as family relationships, educational aspirations, identity formation, and interactions with welfare systems. His work emphasizes user perspectives, social justice, and policy implications. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on qualitative and sociological research methods, with recurring themes in disability studies, social entrepreneurship, and inclusive welfare models. His work spans historical analysis, contemporary policy critique, and educational dynamics, reflecting a broad yet coherent research agenda. Recognition and independence: Young people with intellectual disabilities and their experiences with welfare services in the transition to adulthood. (2025) Happy and useful members of society.” Memory, activism, and collective identity among older people with disabilities in postwar Norway. (2025) Biding time with close strangers: teachers' sensemaking of newly arrived refugee youths' educational aspirations in the Norwegian context. (2024) Silent concerns. About upbringing and family relationships for young people with intellectual disabilities. (2023) Exploring how institutional trajectories and political controversies influence policymaking for SE: the case of Norway. (2023) Hauge has contributed to several collaborative research projects focusing on child welfare, social entrepreneurship, work inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, and immigrant workforce participation. While no formal list of advisees or awards is provided, his role as a department head and frequent co-author indicates mentorship and leadership in academic teams. He is involved in active and completed research initiatives such as SESAM – Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Co-Creative Social Innovation, and Rethinking work inclusion for people with intellectual disability, suggesting ongoing engagement with interdisciplinary and applied social science research.

• Services Marketing
• Tourism
• Professional and Financial Services
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Dr. Kalipso Karantinou is Associate Professor of Marketing at the Athens University of Economics and Business , affiliated with the School of Business and the Department of Marketing and Communication . She graduated valedictorian from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (BSc in Communication and Mass Media) and holds a Masters in Marketing, Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice, and PhD in Marketing from the University of Manchester. BSc in Communication and Mass Media (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) Masters in Marketing (University of Manchester) Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice (University of Manchester) PhD in Marketing (University of Manchester) Her research spans services marketing, tourism, professional/financial services , and digital transformation , with a focus on servicescapes, consumer resilience , and neuromarketing . She has published in leading journals like the Journal of Business Research and Tourism Management , and contributed to encyclopedias and book chapters on topics including austerity-driven consumption and ethical practices. Her recent work explores music psychology, video ethnography , and neuroscience applications in marketing . Dr. Karantinou has received multiple teaching excellence awards and led high-profile research initiatives, including an EU-funded collaborative project on Digital Transformation . She served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals and as Greece's representative to the European Marketing Academy (2013-2019). Her academic leadership and publications highlight her contributions to innovation management, consumer behavior , and professional services .

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Technology
• Network Science in Education
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Oleksandra Poquet is a Professor in the Department of Learning Analytics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her research focuses on learning analytics, educational technology, and the application of network science to understand learning dynamics. She leads the Professorship for Learning Analytics, exploring how data and AI can enhance educational practices in universities and workplaces. Her work emphasizes understanding student interactions in online environments, including forum dynamics, social network formation, and the impact of technologies like LLMs (Large Language Models). She investigates topics such as data-sharing decisions, gender citation biases, and the role of self-regulation in online learning. Key research trends in her articles include analyzing socio-temporal dynamics in online discussions, integrating AI with learning analytics tools (e.g., dashboards), and evaluating the ethical implications of AI adoption in education. She has also explored how hybrid data-driven approaches can address challenges in corporate training and university education. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her contributions to defining frameworks for learning analytics and network analysis in education are notable. She actively participates in collaborative research initiatives, such as the NetSciLA22 workshop, to advance interdisciplinary dialogue. Her work extends to intergroup dialogue facilitation online, highlighting both technological opportunities (e.g., scalable platforms) and limitations (e.g., self-regulation barriers). She collaborates with industry leaders to apply learning analytics in corporate sectors, focusing on workforce development.

Olivier BerthodView profile

Associate Professor

• Organization Theory
• Public Management
• Strategic Management
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Olivier Berthod is an Associate Professor at the Department of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior at ICN Business School (Université de Lorraine). He is also a member of the CEREFIGE Research Laboratory and an affiliated professor of management and organization at the Universität Bremen. Holding a PhD in Political Science from Freie Universität Berlin, he specializes in organizational decision-making, public management, and high-reliability networks. His research examines organizational reliability and decision-making processes across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Key research interests include organization theory, public management, strategic management, and crisis governance. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Article in Public Management (VHB, 2017) and Best Paper at the EGOS Colloquium (2016). He has authored over 40 publications in leading journals like Public Management Review and Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory . Teaching focuses on sustainability management, strategic leadership, and intercultural management at ICN Business School and partner institutions. He has taught courses such as Strategic Challenge , Sustainable Management of Organizations , and Innovation Management across France, Germany, and China. His research critically explores collaborative governance mechanisms, interorganizational networks, and decision-making under uncertainty. Recent work highlights the role of 'decisional organization theory' in explaining organizational reliability and the dynamics of temporary networks during crises.

Alexandra ZafirogluView profile

Professor

• Cybernetics
• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethics in Technology
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Alexandra Zafiroglu is a Professor of Cybernetics at the School of Cybernetics within the ANU College of Systems & Society at Australian National University (ANU), and a Fellow of the ANU Futures scheme. She holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Brown University (2004) and has extensive industry experience at Intel Corporation (2004–2019), where she contributed to R&D and commercialization across Advanced Research, Digital Home, and IoT divisions, co-inventing 11 patents. Her work bridges social sciences, technology ethics, and design, focusing on the role of social scientists in ensuring accountability and data rights in cyber-physical systems deployment. She is also known for her innovative 'crochet-and-felting' figures to foster human connection in remote work environments. Her research interests include ethics in AI, gender-inclusive technology policy, and transdisciplinary research methodologies. Recent publications highlight themes such as complex systems design, AI governance in smart cities, and the future of libraries. She actively contributes to professional communities like the American Anthropological Association and the Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Community. Awards include recognition for her ANU Futures Fellowship. While no formal advisees are listed, her impact spans industry-academia collaboration and policy advocacy. She advocates for human-centered approaches in technology development, emphasizing transparency and equity in emerging systems. Her interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to merging anthropological insights with cutting-edge technological innovation.

Lu HeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Natural Language Processing
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Lu He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Care Informatics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). She holds a PhD in Informatics from the University of California, Irvine (2023) and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota (2017). Her research focuses on leveraging computational methods like Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze health-related data from social media, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and clinical notes. Dr. He’s work examines temporal trends in public health attitudes, patient concerns about healthcare quality, and social determinants of health in rare cancer cases. She has developed NLP pipelines for extracting clinical information and evaluating sentiment analysis tools. Recent Research Trends Large Language Models (LLMs) for healthcare worker burnout analysis Social media image analysis during pandemics AI explainability in health news evaluation Telehealth implementation in developing countries Clinical NLP applications for veterans' health Scientific Awards Editor’s Choice, JAMIA (2021) Graduate Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship, UCI (2022) Best Poster Award, SoCal NLP Symposium (2019) Multiple student paper nominations at AMIA and MedInfo conferences Dr. He serves on the Student Editorial Board for JAMIA and reviews for health informatics journals. She is committed to reducing biases in computational health methods and improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics
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Dr. Nathan Neale is a Professor in the Department of Management at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Washington State University, an MBA from Cornell University, and a BSc in Management from the University of Phoenix, his expertise spans Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, and Strategic Management. Ph.D., Business Management (Organizational Behavior & Ethics), Washington State University MBA, General Management, Cornell University BA, Management, University of Phoenix His research focuses on Restorative Justice, Entrepreneurship, Moral Awareness, and Organizational Justice. Recent publications explore adolescent deviance's impact on entrepreneurial traits, moral repair mechanisms in workplaces, and ICT's role in team creativity. He has received the Marilyn Davies Outstanding Research Award twice (2019-2021). His scholarly work shows strong emphasis on understanding ethical decision-making, team dynamics, and innovative responses to workplace challenges. Articles like 'The Kids Are All Right' and 'Moral Repair Versus Punishment' highlight his contributions to organizational ethics and entrepreneurship research. 2020-2021 Marilyn Davies Outstanding Research Award 2018-2019 Marilyn Davies Outstanding Research Award Dr. Neale has served on numerous committees including the University Curriculum Committee and MDCOB Dean Search Committee. He has also held editorial roles at the Organization Management Journal and served as an advisor for Bioquest Incorporated. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Organizational Behavior, Business Strategy, and International Management.

Gilbert ÉmondView profile

Associate Professor

• HIV Prevention
• Homophobia
• Discrimination in Health Care
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Dr. Gilbert Émond is a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University , where he has been employed since July 2005 and tenured in 2010. Prior to his academic career, he spent 20 years in government, community research, private organizations, and university teaching in organizational communications and sexology. PhD in Communication (2005), Université du Québec à Montréal Diplôme de Deuxième Cycle en Administration (1987), Université Laval MSc in Mathematics (1985) and BSc in Applied Mathematics (1981), Université de Sherbrooke Dr. Émond's research focuses on gay and homosexual men's sexuality , HIV prevention , homophobia and violence , applied research methods , and chaos and complexity theories in human systems . His work includes community-based HIV testing interventions for Black and migrant communities in Montreal, analysis of HIV stigma dynamics among men who have sex with men (MSM), and studies on school homophobia's impact on educational outcomes for sexual minorities. His recent publications span psychosocial challenges for HIV-positive MSM, organizational communication theory, and sexual health policy analysis. He has collaborated on projects like SPOT (Pro-active Intervention to Limit HIV Transmission among MSM) and has served as Principal Investigator for MITACS and CIHR grants. Dr. Émond also co-led the Concordia Research Center on Sexuality and has contributed to community interventions at events like the ACFAS Congress on overdose crisis reduction.