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Debarun SarkarView profile

Research Fellow

• Digital Humanities
• AI Ethics
• Cultural Studies
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Debarun Sarkar is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. He works on the ALGOFOLK project, examining sociotechnical systems and material-semiotic configurations. His research spans digital culture, AI ethics, urban studies, and cultural studies, with a focus on India and the Global South. Research Interests: Debarun focuses on the intersections between algorithms and folklore, exploring how digital technologies shape labor, creativity, and social structures. He critically analyzes blockchain adoption in India, AI auditing frameworks, and the sociopolitical implications of smart/green city initiatives. His cultural studies work includes examining heavy metal subcultures and hip-hop’s role in capitalist realism. Projects: He was co-PI for Audit4SG (2023), funded by the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, and contributed to a Learning Analytics in Higher Education project (2022-24). Current work involves the ALGOFOLK project (Research Council of Norway and Trond Mohn Foundation funding). Education: PhD in Sociology from the University of Mumbai, where he served as a UGC Junior/Senior Research Fellow. His doctoral work engaged with urban scale debates in New Town, West Bengal.

Niels Henrik MortensenView profile

Professor

• Product Architecture
• Modularization
• Maintenance Performance
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Niels Henrik Mortensen is a Professor and Head of Section in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on engineering design and manufacturing systems, with emphasis on product architecture, modularization, maintenance performance, and AI-driven design solutions. He leads initiatives in engineer-to-order systems, lifecycle costing, and digital transformation in manufacturing. Key research interests include optimizing product architectures for modular systems, enhancing maintenance strategies through data analytics, and applying AI to improve CAD design reuse. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and infrastructure, and sustainable energy systems. Supervisor for 5 active PhD projects focused on modular architectures, logistics services, and configuration systems Published 175+ peer-reviewed articles, including work on AI-based maintenance frameworks and configurator development Recipient of industry collaboration projects with offshore energy and manufacturing sectors Notable contributions include frameworks for maintenance performance diagnostics and adaptable configuration models. His team operates through MEK and CONSTRUCT research groups at DTU.

• Innovation and New Product Development (NPD)
• Strategic Alliances in NPD
• Digital Innovation and Big Data Analytics
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Dr. Sena Ozdemir is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing and PhD Director at the Department of Marketing, Lancaster University Management School. Her research focuses on strategic alliances in new product development (NPD), digital innovation leveraging Big Data Analytics, and sustainable/social innovation across B2B, B2C, and C2C contexts. She is affiliated with the Centre for Marketing Analytics and Forecasting. **Education & Roles**: Serves as editorial board member of Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing , and has reviewed for journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Technovation . Currently co-editing a special issue on 'Social Innovation through Strategic Alliances in B2B Relationships'. **Research Interests**: Cross-disciplinary studies in marketing, strategy, and operations. Key areas include global NPD practices, digital technologies in innovation, and stakeholder-driven collaborative innovation. Her work bridges academic scholarship and industry practices for marketing managers and policymakers. **PhD Supervision**: Supervised over 5 completed PhDs in NPD capabilities, brand trust, and B2B network dynamics. Current focus includes strategic alliances and Big Data Analytics in Oil and Gas innovation. Supervision areas span manufacturing and retail/service sectors. **Awards & Grants**: While no specific awards listed, her extensive editorial and peer-review contributions highlight scholarly recognition. **Labs/Teams**: Active in the Centre for Marketing Analytics and Forecasting, contributing to data-driven marketing research.

Igor V. DolgachevView profile

Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Algebraic Surfaces
• Singularities
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Igor V. Dolgachev is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 1978 after emigrating from the former USSR. His academic journey began at Moscow State University (MGU), where he earned both his bachelor's degree (1966) and Ph.D. (1970) under the supervision of Igor Shafarevich. His research spans Algebraic Geometry with emphases on algebraic surfaces , singularities , vector bundles , invariant theory , and classical algebraic geometry . Dolgachev's work bridges foundational theories with modern applications, particularly in moduli spaces, K3 surfaces, and Cremona transformations. His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in characteristic p geometry and configurations of algebraic varieties. Dolgachev has supervised 16 Ph.D. students whose dissertations explore diverse aspects of algebraic geometry, including Enriques surfaces, K3 lattices, and moduli of vector bundles. His extensive lecture notes on topics like Derived Categories , Modular Forms , and Classical Algebraic Geometry reflect his commitment to pedagogy and knowledge dissemination. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, his influential publications and sustained academic contributions underscore his prominence in the field.

J.Y.F. (Finn) WynstraView profile

Professor

• Purchasing and Supply Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
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Prof. Finn Wynstra is a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a Fellow of ERIM. He holds an Endowed Chair sponsored by NEVI (2004–2019). His research focuses on purchasing strategy, supply innovation, and buyer-supplier dynamics in business services. He has authored/co-authored influential textbooks like Buying Business Services and Developing Sourcing Capabilities . Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Science (Eindhoven University of Technology), Licentiate (Uppsala University). Administrative roles include Director of Doctoral Education at ERIM and Chair of Erasmus University’s Scientific Integrity Taskforce. Research interests include performance-based contracting, supply chain alignment, and triadic buyer-supplier-customer relationships. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Operations Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management . Awards include the Hans Ovelgönne Award (2013) for contributions to purchasing research and the ERIM Book Award (2006). He has supervised over 10 PhD students and serves on editorial boards for key journals. Visiting appointments include Kellogg School of Management (US), Chalmers University (Sweden), and University of Bath (UK).

Andrew SartaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Business
• Management
• Organizational Adaptation
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Dr. Andrew Sarta is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the School of Administrative Studies, York University. He specializes in organizational adaptation and behavioral strategy within socially/technologically changing environments. His research focuses on traditional sectors like financial services (FinTech emergence) and healthcare innovation. Sarta holds a PhD in Strategy from Ivey Business School, Western University. He also serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL School of Management and has held fellowships across institutions including UCL's Innovating Across Sectors Program and Western University's Digital Banking Lab. Research Interests: Business strategy, organizational adaptation mechanisms, managerial attention processes, cognitive configurations in decision-making, and innovation dynamics in FinTech and healthcare sectors. His work bridges strategic management theory with practical industry challenges, emphasizing early-stage adaptation processes. His articles explore AI applications in strategy, digital transformation processes, and cognitive models of organizational behavior. Recent work emphasizes futuring techniques, Bayesian approaches to strategic shifts, and fuzzy-set analyses of technological prisms. Featured in Academy of Management, Strategic Management Society, and EGOS conferences Recipient of two Best Paper Awards Over 10 years strategic management experience in Fortune 500 firms Advising & Grants: While no specific students/advising roles are listed, Sarta's industry experience and academic fellowships suggest active engagement in collaborative research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in UCL Innovating Across Sectors Program, Ivey's Digital Banking Lab, and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

• Transportation and Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
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Prof. Keng Hock, Mark Goh is a Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, holding a joint appointment as Director (Industry Research) at The Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific (TLI-AP). He specializes in logistics, supply chain strategy, and operations research. He earned his PhD from the University of Adelaide on a fully funded scholarship and has held adjunct and visiting roles globally. His research focuses on supply chain risk management, healthcare logistics, and strategic decision-making, with over 400 publications in top journals. Notable contributions include work on multi-criteria supplier selection, supply chain resilience, and AI ethics in e-commerce. He has received the Supply Chain Educator Award and is recognized in global directories like *Who’s Who in Asia and the Pacific Nations*. Prof. Goh advises public and private sector organizations on logistics strategy and sits on industry committees such as the World Economic Forum’s Global Advisory Council on Logistics. His current projects emphasize syncretic value-driven logistics models and sustainable recycling frameworks. He leads collaborative research teams addressing global supply chain challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. His articles reflect cutting-edge advancements in AI-driven decision models, risk networks in construction, and data ownership strategies in digital platforms. These contributions underscore his role as a thought leader in logistics and operations research, blending academic rigor with real-world industry applications.

Victor TiberiusView profile

Academic

• Strategic Management
• Strategic Foresight
• Entrepreneurship
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Victor Tiberius is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, University of Potsdam, and a visiting scholar at the Institute for Economic Education (iföb) at Ludwigsburg University of Education. He previously served as a Senior Researcher & Lecturer at the University of Potsdam and taught Corporate Strategy at ESCP Europe. His academic work is deeply integrated with practical leadership, innovation, and strategic foresight. Doctorate in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.), Carolo-Wilhelmina University of Technology, Braunschweig Doctorate in Philosophy (Dr. phil.), Free University of Berlin Doctorate in Educational Sciences (Dr. paed.), Ludwigsburg University of Education Honorary Doctorate (Dr. hc.), Dunărea de Jos University, Galați Executive Education: Columbia Business School, LSE, INSEAD, Oxford Saïd, MIT Sloan His research focuses on strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital transformation. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications, his work explores strategic foresight, disruptive technologies, and innovative business models. He has contributed to journals such as Journal of Business Venturing Insights , Technological Forecasting & Social Change , and The Leadership Quarterly . His recent publications emphasize agility in volatile environments, digital innovation in SMEs, and leadership in family firms, reflecting a consistent trend toward practical, future-oriented strategy. Top 2% Scientist (Stanford Ranking), Top 0.5% in 2023 AD Scientific Index 2024 Honorary Doctorate from Dunărea de Jos University Editorial Board Member: Futures & Foresight Science , Technology in Society , Review of Managerial Science Reviewer for over 100 journals and conferences Victor Tiberius has supervised over 400 bachelor’s and master’s theses and taught a wide range of courses including Strategic Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and Service Management. He is actively involved in academic networks such as the Academy of Management, Schmalenbach Society, and World Futures Studies Federation (2009–2020). He also leads the Honorary Professorship for Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University of Potsdam, contributing to research colloquia and curriculum development. His dual expertise in academia and executive leadership bridges theory and practice in management education.

Sven ApelView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Variability and Configuration
• AI-based Program Generation and Optimization
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Sven Apel is Professor of Computer Science at Saarland University, where he holds the Chair of Software Engineering and directs the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science within the Saarland Informatics Campus. His research aims to advance software engineering into an era of intensive automation by developing methods, tools, and theories for building efficient, reliable, and maintainable software systems, with a strong emphasis on the human factor and interdisciplinary inquiry. His primary research interests include software variability and configuration, AI-based program generation and optimization, socio-technical software analysis, and the application of empirical and neurophysiological methods to study program comprehension. He actively collaborates with industry partners such as Siemens AG, Bosch Engineering, and Airbus Helicopters to apply his research in real-world contexts. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend towards integrating artificial intelligence and neurocognitive methods into software engineering, focusing on configurable systems, performance modeling, debugging processes, and the scientific validity of empirical studies. His work spans top venues like ICSE, FSE, ASE, and IEEE TSE. ERC Advanced Grant “Brains On Code” ASE Fellow ACM Distinguished Member Hugo Junkers Award for Research and Innovation Heisenberg Professorship (DFG) Emmy-Noether Fellowship (DFG) Best Doctoral Dissertation Awards (University of Magdeburg, Ernst-Denert Foundation, 2007) Most Influential Paper Awards (SPLC'19, ICPC'22, GPCE'23) ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (ICSE'15, ICSE'21) Best Paper Awards (SPLC'11, Modularity'15, Academy of Management'18) Distinguished Reviewer Awards (ASE'18, ICSE'24, FSE'24) Sven Apel has secured significant research funding, including an ERC Advanced Grant (€2.5M) and multiple DFG grants as Principal Investigator and Project Leader. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students and is actively involved in the academic community through program committees for major conferences like ICSE, FSE, and ASE. His work is conducted within a collaborative environment that includes close partnerships with researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and other institutions within the Saarland Informatics Campus.

• Answer Set Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Logic Programming
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Torsten Schaub is a Professor at the Institute of Computer Science , University of Potsdam. His research focuses on Answer Set Programming (ASP) , constraint solving, temporal reasoning, and combinatorial optimization, with applications in multi-agent pathfinding, product configuration, and course timetabling. Key contributions include ASP-based tools for industrial-scale optimization problems, metric temporal logic implementations, and frameworks for dynamic equilibrium logic. Recent work explores efficient design space exploration, stream reasoning, and multi-shot ASP solving for complex domains. His publications emphasize hybrid ASP systems , integrating constraints and temporal logic, with co-authors across Europe and Asia. He actively develops tools like clingo and Clingraph for practical ASP applications in logistics, bioinformatics, and robotics. The articles reveal a trend toward multi-agent systems (e.g., pathfinding algorithms) and temporal extensions in ASP, combining formal logic with real-world problem-solving. Sub-fields include constraint satisfaction, logical abduction, and declarative modeling for optimization tasks.

Gerhard FriedrichView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Recommender Systems
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Gerhard Friedrich is a Full Professor at the University of Klagenfurt, leading the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences (2013–2021). His roles include Coordinator for International Relations of the Faculty of Engineering and Member of the Faculty Conference of Technical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vienna University of Technology and has extensive industry experience, including heading departments at Siemens Austria and research roles at Siemens Corporate Research and Stanford Research Institute. Research focuses on knowledge-based systems, recommender systems, configuration and planning, and production informatics. His work bridges theoretical AI with practical applications in manufacturing, software development, and business processes. He has authored a book on recommender systems (translated into Japanese and Chinese) and contributed to prestigious journals like Artificial Intelligence and IEEE Transactions . He has organized major conferences such as the German Conference on Artificial Intelligence (2016) and served as editor and program committee member for leading venues. His awards include Fellowships from the European and Asia-Pacific AI Associations (2012, 2023). His advising and grants include leadership in applied AI projects and international collaborations. He directs the Intelligent Systems and Business Informatics research group, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.

Anna SparrmanView profile

Professor

• Visual Culture
• Child Studies
• Children's Consumption
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Anna Sparrman is a Professor at the Department of Thematic Studies - Child Studies (TEMAB) at Linköping University, Sweden, and holds a concurrent position as Professor II in Children's Culture at the Department of Art and Cultural Studies, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (2021-2025). Her academic work bridges visual culture, childhood studies, consumption, and sexuality, with a particular focus on how norms and values are created in the everyday practices of children's lives. Sparrman's research is unified by the concept of visual culture as a social theory that questions taken-for-granted aspects of visual everyday practices. She examines how norms and values are created and reproduced through visual interactions: Who gets to look at whom and who gets to be seen in society? Her work focuses on children aged 6-12 years and how children "are made" both by children themselves and through societal conceptions of childhood. She has developed the theoretical framework "Child Studies Multiple," which views children as unstable, changing, hybrid, and complex rather than solid and universal. Her research spans interconnected fields including children and sexuality, children and consumption, children's cultural heritage, and visual methodology. Her current projects investigate how to integrate children's cultural heritage into Swedish cultural heritage and examine children as professional influencers and internet celebrities in the digital age. Methodologically, she combines visual ethnography, photo-elicited focus group discussions, image analysis, and internet-based visual methods, with special attention to the productivity of research methods themselves. Sparrman serves on the Advisory Board for the Childism Institute, the Editorial Board for Childhood journal, and the Advisory Board for the research project "(Re)configuration of parenthood: Political agendas entangling everyday family life" at Roskilde University. She has also participated in media discussions on topics such as "The pedophile gaze" and children's rights to cultural heritage participation.

Adlen KSENTINIView profile

Professor

• Mobile and Wireless Networks
• Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Mobile Edge Computing (MEC)
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Adlen KSENTINI is a Professor at EURECOM's Communication Systems department, specializing in advanced networking technologies. His research focuses on Mobile and Wireless Networks, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Content Delivery Networks (CDN), with an emphasis on performance evaluation and network virtualization. He has contributed to projects like AC3 and 6G-BRICKS, exploring cloud-edge continuum integration and 6G infrastructure. Key research interests include virtualized mobile core networks, carrier cloud systems, and AI-driven network management. He has received Best Paper Awards at IEEE WCNC 2018 and IWCMC 2016 for works on network slicing and LTE modeling accuracy. His work often integrates machine learning for optimization, sustainability, and security in 5G/6G networks. Distinctions: Two Best Paper Awards Labs/Teams: Involved in EU-funded projects like AC3 and 6G-BRICKS Grants: Not explicitly listed, but active in collaborative research initiatives

Larissa RabbiosiView profile

Professor

• International Business Strategy
• Multinational Enterprises
• Knowledge Transfer
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Larissa Rabbiosi is a Professor at the Department of Strategy and Innovation, Copenhagen Business School. Her research focuses on international business strategy, multinational enterprise operations, and innovation management with particular emphasis on geopolitical risks, diaspora ownership, and knowledge transfer mechanisms. She has published extensively on topics including MNE adaptation to geopolitical shifts, immigrant knowledge utilization, and organizational responses to emerging market challenges. Her work integrates strategic management theories with real-world business challenges, often using configurational and institutional perspectives. Recent studies explore how Danish multinational enterprises navigate geopolitical disruptions in markets like Russia, and how non-ethnic inventors leverage immigrant communities for technological innovation. Rabbiosi has contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as AIB Insights and Palgrave Handbooks, with notable publications addressing corporate misconduct dialogue strategies, competitor dynamics in emerging markets, and diaspora networks' role in technology licensing. Her research frequently bridges organizational behavior and global strategy, offering actionable insights for multinational corporations.

Benjamin SturmView profile

Research Fellow

• Distributed Ledger Technology
• Blockchain Systems
• Design Science Research
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Benjamin Sturm is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Information Infrastructures at the Technical University of Munich . His work focuses on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) , blockchain systems , and design science research . He has contributed to projects like COOLedger (DLT configuration analysis) and BISE Student (open access thesis platform using blockchain). Sturm’s research investigates security vulnerabilities in DLT , autonomous agent collaboration , and systematic information retrieval frameworks . His work on DLT design principles and configuration trade-offs has been published in top conferences like ICIS and HICSS . He has developed tools for transparent academic publishing using the bloxberg blockchain and IPFS for decentralized storage. Key publication trends include DLT security , blockchain configuration challenges , and methodological innovations in design science research . He collaborates with Prof. Ali Sunyaev and researchers like Niclas Kannengießer on DLT applications in cloud computing, autonomous driving, and academic infrastructure. Current projects focus on decentralized knowledge management and robustness in open multi-agent systems .