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Jian WangView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Innovation
• Strategic Management
• Science Policy
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Dr. Jian Wang is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), part of Lancaster University. His research focuses on innovation strategy, organizational behavior, science policy, and technology management. He supervises PhD students in areas such as innovation systems, strategic organizational policies, and research network dynamics. His work examines how funding mechanisms, collaboration networks, and institutional policies influence scientific and technological innovation. Key themes include the impact of research funding agencies like the ERC on novel research outcomes, the dual roles of tie strength and structural holes in fostering radical innovation, and the interplay between mentorship and creative output. Wang's publications span interdisciplinary topics, including patent analysis, network-based innovation theories, and the evaluation of scientific originality. He contributes to research groups like the Pentland Centre for Sustainability and the Centre for Family Business, exploring strategic and organizational dimensions of innovation ecosystems. His current research further investigates multinational R&D strategies, interdisciplinary research impacts, and the dynamics of scientific collaboration networks. He actively publishes in journals like Economics of Innovation and New Technology and Journal of Informetrics .

Ludvig Knöös FranzénView profile

Assistant Professor

• Aircraft Design
• System of Systems Engineering
• Conceptual Design
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Ludvig Knöös Franzén is Assistant Professor in the Division of Fluid and Mechatronic Systems at Linköping University. His research develops methodologies for trade- and design space explorations of complex systems and System-of-Systems (SoS) in aircraft conceptual design. Research Focus: Ontological approaches to system representation Agent-based simulation for SoS behavior prediction Capability modeling for multi-layered systems His work integrates artificial intelligence with systems engineering to enhance early-stage design decisions in aerospace applications. Recent publications explore AI-generated system architectures and multi-layered system modeling.

• Machine Learning
• Granular Materials
• Statistical Mechanics
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Sam Dillavou is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning to physical systems, granular materials dynamics, and nonlinear physics-driven learning architectures. He explores emergent behaviors in analog circuits and stochastic processes in granular flow clogging, bridging computational methods with experimental physics. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, including energy-efficient 'smart instruments' and seismic stress analysis. Key areas of investigation include self-training circuits, interpretable machine learning for material science, and the statistical mechanics of granular systems. Dillavou's recent studies emphasize physical learning networks that operate without traditional processors, leveraging analog systems for power-efficient solutions. Notable contributions include analyzing clog formation in granular hoppers using ML techniques, developing Bellybutton—a customizable image segmentation tool—and studying fault mechanics through seismological stress drop analysis. His research integrates computational modeling with experimental validation, addressing both fundamental physics questions and real-world engineering challenges. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed; active in collaborative projects within the Physics department's experimental and computational research groups. Involved in lab-based studies of granular dynamics and analog computing systems. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy's labs focused on nonlinear systems, statistical mechanics, and interdisciplinary computational physics.

• Library Science
• Library Management
• Sustainability in Libraries
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Dr. Petra Hauke is a Lecturer at the Institute of Library and Information Science at Humboldt University in Berlin. She holds a master's degree (2000) and a doctorate (2007) in Library Science and Art History from the same institution. Her professional journey includes roles at the Max Planck Society Archive (1986–2006) and teaching positions at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences (1998–2003), Hanover University of Applied Sciences (2000–2003), and the Austrian Library Association (2017–present). She specializes in library management, sustainability practices in libraries ('Green Library'), and historical library architecture. Her research emphasizes sustainability in library operations, evidenced by her 2021 article on ecological footprints and leadership in the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB). She has been a pivotal figure in global library networks, including founding the Green Library Network (2018–present) and serving in IFLA committees since 2005. Notable publications include Strategies for the Library as a Place (2017 Festschrift) and works on Max Planck Society archives. Education: Master's in Library Science & Art History, Humboldt University (2000) Doctorate in Library Science, Humboldt University (2007) Professional Memberships: Member, IFLA Standing Committee (since 2000) Co-founder, Green Library Network Recipient of IFLA Scroll of Appreciation (2021) Her work bridges historical library practices with modern sustainability challenges, advocating for eco-conscious library design and community engagement. She actively contributes to international initiatives promoting libraries as agents of environmental and cultural sustainability.

• Implementation Science
• Health Services Research
• Healthcare Management
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Dr. Mitchell Sarkies is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), part of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. He holds an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship and specializes in implementation science, healthcare policy, and large-system transformation. His research focuses on improving evidence-based care models for hip fracture, cardiovascular genetics, and lipid disorders, as well as enhancing telehealth and electronic service provision. Education: PhD in Implementation Science (Monash University, 2019) Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (University of Sydney, 2012) Research Interests: Implementation science, healthcare resilience, value-based healthcare, weekend allied health services, and hospital avoidance programs for chronic conditions. He has pioneered novel trial designs, such as helix counterbalanced RCTs, and developed large-system implementation models for healthcare initiatives. Awards: NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow Day 3 Meritorious Award (2022) Allied Health Research Unit Publication Award (2016) Best Early Career Researcher Poster Award (2020) Grants & Projects: Implementing evidence-informed hip fracture management National strategy for familial hypercholesterolemia detection Keep Australians Out of Hospital initiative Labs/Teams: Collaborates with AIHI, NSW Health, and the Evidence Translation in Allied Health (EviTAH) consortium.

Rianne Appel-MeulenbroekView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Real Estate
• Workplace Strategy
• Hybrid Work Environments
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Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek is an Associate Professor of Corporate Real Estate and Workplaces at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of the Built Environment. She researches corporate real estate as a strategic resource, focusing on: 1) Hybrid workplace management across corporate offices, co-working spaces, and home environments, and 2) How design choices impact employee health, productivity, and innovation. She employs innovative methods including choice experiments, experience sampling, and sensor-based measurements. With an MSc in Real Estate Management, Appel-Meulenbroek has extensive industry experience as a consultant for Buck Consultants International and DHV. She chairs the Transdisciplinary Workplace Research (TWR) network and co-edits the academic book series Transdisciplinary Workplace Research & Management. Research Focus: Her work addresses critical workplace challenges: Strategic management of hybrid work environments Impact of physical workspace on mental health and cognition Location choice behaviors and workplace preferences Knowledge-sharing ecosystems in science parks Business case development for healthy offices Recent articles demonstrate strong emphasis on post-pandemic workplace strategies, mental health considerations in office design, and measurement methodologies for workspace effectiveness. Her studies frequently integrate perspectives from real estate, psychology, and organizational behavior. Awards and Leadership: Multiple best paper awards from EuroFM and Healthy Buildings conferences Editor of the Journal of Corporate Real Estate Board member for Smart Workplace and Center for Humans & Technology Research leadership in multinational projects on workplace mental health She supervises graduate research on workplace satisfaction metrics and hybrid work models. Her Erasmus+ Space project develops frameworks for evaluating workspace effectiveness across European contexts.

Mark G.J. van den BrandView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Model-Driven Engineering
• Domain-Specific Languages
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Mark G.J. van den Brand is a Full Professor of Software Engineering and Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the Software Engineering and Technology cluster. He also serves as Scientific Director of the Digital Twin Lab (part of EAISI) and Director of Education for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Previously, he held a part-time Associate Professor role at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and worked as a senior researcher at CWI. He is a Visiting Professor at Royal Holloway University of London. Education: PhD in Computer Science (1992) from Radboud University Nijmegen Research Focus: His work centers on software engineering fundamentals, model-driven engineering, domain-specific languages, and digital twin technology. Key areas include software systems reliability, safety assessment metrics, and modular architecture design. He emphasizes practical applications in safety-critical domains like automotive systems. Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief, Journal on Software Engineering of Autonomous Systems (JSEAS) Editorial Board Member, Computer Languages, Systems and Structures Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Digital Twin Lab (EAISI), focusing on advanced digital modeling and simulation technologies. Involved in collaborative projects like INTERSECT (2020–present), addressing modular architecture and IoT interpretability.

• Cross-cultural management
• Business Ethics
• Human Resource Development
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Dr. Chris Perryer is a Multi-Discipline Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Business School's Management and Organisations department. With over 20 years in private/public sector management across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the UK, he transitioned to academia in 2001. He teaches International Management, Business Ethics, and Applied International Business Strategy, with extensive experience delivering MBA programs in Perth, Singapore, Jakarta, Shanghai, and Manila. Education background includes a DBA from University of Western Australia, GradCertPSectMgt from Griffith University, MBA from Curtin University, and other advanced qualifications. His research focuses on cross-cultural management, business ethics, and knowledge transfer. He has published 40+ refereed articles/chapters and co-authored books on Asian business practices. His work aligns with UN SDGs addressing ethical practices and sustainable development. Professional affiliations include leadership roles in the Asian Forum on Business Education and membership in global business academies. Consulting work spans Australia, Asia-Pacific, and Central Asia with organizations like Culture Bridge Australia Consulting. Key awards include Fellow status with multiple professional bodies. Research trends emphasize cross-cultural comparative studies, ethical decision-making frameworks, and innovative HR practices. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical business challenges in multinational contexts. Grants and advisory roles are linked to operational excellence initiatives and international market strategies.

Yifan ZhongView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Sustainability
• Emerging Technologies (LLMs/NLP)
• Energy Transitions
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Dr. Yifan Zhong is a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Organisations at the UWA Business School and a Fellow of the Centre for Business Data Analytics. He holds a PhD from Monash University (Australia) and a Master of International Business from the same institution, alongside a Bachelor of Finance from the Australian National University. His expertise spans energy transitions, sustainable practices, and the application of emerging technologies like LLMs and NLP in organizations. Dr. Zhong currently serves as an Associate Editor for Chinese Management Studies and on the editorial boards of Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Humanities & Social Science Communication (Nature Portfolio). Research interests focus on the interplay between organizations and institutions, particularly in leveraging policy environments for global competition and environmental sustainability. He explores transformative effects of technologies on organizational structures and economic disparities, with recent projects addressing energy transitions and AI-driven innovation. His commentary has appeared in Nature and Science . Dr. Zhong has received prestigious awards including the 3rd IETI Young Researcher Award and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research has been cited 966 times, with an h-index of 14. He supervises multiple PhD/MPhil students and leads research projects on topics like AI in HR management and green technology innovation's impact on carbon neutrality. He is actively involved in editorial work, conference organization, and external supervision. Collaborative research spans energy finance, cross-border acquisitions, and institutional dynamics in emerging markets. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable development and climate action.

• Race Studies
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism
• Cultural Studies
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Dr. Patricia Schor is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity, holding a Talent Scheme Veni grant from NWO for her project on racial figurations in Dutch modernity. She previously held postdoctoral fellowships at Radboud University Nijmegen and taught at Amsterdam University College, specializing in intersectional courses like 'Race, Class and Gender.' Her work bridges colonial legacies, racialization processes, and spatial politics, with a focus on Dutch identity formation through historical and contemporary lenses. Education: PhD in Portuguese Postcolonial Literature (Utrecht University) MA in Social Sciences (Erasmus University Rotterdam) Affiliations: Race-Religion Constellation Project (Radboud University) Race, Religion and Secularism Network (UvA/VU) Her research critically examines the entanglement of race, space, and coloniality. Current projects trace how 16th-century Black Legend narratives shaped Dutch racial identity as 'white' against Iberia, influencing modern spatial configurations of racialized groups like Muslims and Jews. Methodologically, she integrates archival analysis with contemporary discourse studies. Publications span racial representation in Dutch media, Lusophone postcolonial literatures, and carceral geographies. Notable works include analyses of Blackface controversies and asylum seeker detention practices. Her interdisciplinary approach combines sociology, cultural studies, and historical analysis. Grants/Awards: NWO Veni Grant (2020) Endowed Chair in Portuguese Studies (2017) Prince Bernhard Scholarship (2009) Teaching and mentorship focus on global history and critical postcolonial methodologies. She actively contributes to public debates on decolonizing knowledge systems and university roles in addressing historical injustices.

Anna FredrikssonView profile

Professor

• Construction Logistics
• Supply Chain Planning
• Tactical Planning (S&OP)
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Anna Fredriksson is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), within the Communications and Transport Systems (KTS) division. Her research focuses on construction logistics, tactical planning, and production transfer, emphasizing sustainable urban development and reducing environmental impacts. She leads the Construction Logistics group and directs doctoral studies at ITN. Her work spans projects like the Vinnova-funded RePlan and Logistikdatalabbet, addressing challenges in construction transport efficiency and circular economy practices. Education & Career PhD in Logistics and Transportation, Chalmers University of Technology (2011) Postdoctoral Researcher, Chalmers University (2011–2014) Senior Lecturer, Linköping University (2014–2017) Associate Professor (2017–2019), then Professor (2019–present), at Linköping University Research Interests Anna's work bridges construction logistics with urban planning, aiming to minimize disruptions and environmental footprints. Key areas include: Optimization of construction material flows (e.g., earth/rock management) Data-driven logistics and digitalization in construction Policy integration for sustainable urban development Grants & Projects IVA 100-listed projects (2023) Funded initiatives: Triple F (Fossilfri Bygglogistik), JPI-Urban (MIMIC/CIVIC), Formas (Störningsfri stad series) FFI (ELECTRA) and InfraSweden 2030 collaborations Labs & Teams She contributes to the Brains & Bricks (B2) Centre for Excellence in Construction Supply Chain Management and collaborates with industry partners on megaproject logistics solutions.

Jenny SjöholmView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Heritage Studies
• Digital Ethics
• Urban Planning
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Jenny Sjöholm is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA), specializing in Technology and Social Change (TEMAT). Her research focuses on the geographies and ethics of knowledge production, particularly digitization's impact on vulnerable cultural heritage. She holds a position at the Linköping University , contributing to interdisciplinary studies on societal challenges. Her work bridges cultural heritage preservation, urban planning education, and creative industries. Notable projects include ethical digitization of Holocaust archives and sustainability transitions in urban education. She collaborates with TEMAT to explore technology's social implications. Publications highlight themes like contested archival spaces, digital ethics, and artistic labor dynamics. She edits volumes on creative economy tensions and contributes to journals on cultural studies and geography. Labs/Teams: Active in TEMAT and TEMA departments, focusing on interdisciplinary research.

• Teachers
• Design
• Technology
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Susan McKenney is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, holding roles in both the Digital Society Institute and the ELAN Teacher Development program. Her research focuses on educational design, teacher development, and the integration of cutting-edge research into curricula. She has contributed significantly to methodologies in educational design research and the practical application of these theories in classroom settings. Her expertise spans teachers' professional growth, curriculum design, and the use of technology to enhance learning. Key areas of research include collaborative learning environments, the role of conversational agents in education, and the impact of contextual learning materials derived from real-world scientific research. Dr. McKenney has been honored with the AECT Outstanding Book Award (2013) and has delivered numerous invited talks on educational design frameworks, teacher reflection tools, and scaling educational innovations. Her work emphasizes bridging research and practice through partnerships with schools and educational institutions. Her recent articles highlight advancements in AI-driven educational tools, boundary-crossing collaborations in citizen science projects, and the evaluation of digital transformation initiatives in schools. She actively contributes to professional development programs, focusing on leadership in teacher design teams and reflective practices.

Shuaib LwasaView profile

Professor

• Urban Resilience
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Global South Cities
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Shuaib Lwasa is a Full Professor of spatial planning for urban resilience at the University of Twente's ITC (Netherlands) and holds an external position as Professor of urban resilience and global development at the International Institute of Social Studies (IISS). With over 20 years of experience at Makerere University in Uganda, he leads the Urban Action Research Lab, focusing on urban transitions in global south cities. His work addresses climate change adaptation, informality, and equitable urban development. He contributed to multiple IPCC reports as Coordinating Lead Author and Lead Author, emphasizing actionable research for resilience. Education: PhD (details unspecified). Research Interests: Urban resilience strategies, climate adaptation, global south urbanization, spatial planning, and co-production of knowledge for sustainable development. His work bridges academic research with policy, focusing on marginalized communities and equitable solutions. Key Contributions: Over 13 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature Climate Change and Global Environmental Change. His research on Kampala's foodsheds and sanitation configurations highlights innovative solutions for urban challenges. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating climate science with socio-economic factors. Awards & Recognition: Extensive contributions to IPCC reports and global sustainability frameworks, though specific awards not listed. Grants & Labs: Leads the Urban Action Research Lab, focusing on urban resilience and global south cities. Collaborates internationally on projects addressing climate justice, food security, and infrastructure equity.

Y. Richard YangView profile

Professor

• Computer Networks
• Wireless Networking
• Mobile Computing
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Y. Richard Yang is a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Yale University, where he leads research in computer networks, wireless systems, and distributed computing. He is a core member of Yale's Computer Systems Lab and has pioneered Internet standards like ALTO (RFCs 7285/9439/9569). His work on massive MIMO (Argos) laid foundations for 5G cellular networks. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (2001) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin (1998) B.E. in Computer Science, Tsinghua University (1993) Research Interests: Yang's work spans network architecture (ALTO/P4P), wireless innovations (beamforming, superposition coding), and network verification (Flash, Trident). His recent focus includes deep application-network integration and scalable data plane verification for cloud/CERN-scale systems. Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize SDN programmability (Maple, Trident), Internet-scale optimization (ALTO extensions), and high-speed verification (Flash). His works consistently bridge theory (game-theoretic models) with practical deployment (RFCs, CERN integration). Awards: ACM SIGMobile Test of Time Award (2022) ACM SIGCOMM NAI Best Paper Award (2022) NSF CAREER Award Facebook/Google/Microsoft Faculty Research Awards Students & Funding: Advised recent graduates including Jackie Dong and Lily Zhou. Secured grants from U.S. NSF, Army, U.K. MoD, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Labs: Directs projects in the Computer Systems Lab at Yale , collaborating with CERN, Microsoft Research, and Tsinghua/Peking Universities.