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William BazleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Finance
• Household Finance
• FinTech
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William Bazley serves as Assistant Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance at the University of Kansas School of Business, where his research examines household financial decision-making through behavioral, social, and experimental finance lenses with significant FinTech integration. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, University of Miami, 2019 M.S. in Accounting and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2008 B.B.A. in Accounting and Finance, University of Miami, 2007 His research program centers on Behavioral Finance and Household Finance , investigating how psychological factors, social contexts, and technological innovations shape individual financial choices. Current work explores visual and auditory sensory cues in investment decisions, discrimination effects in economic expectations, and AI-driven macroeconomic information processing , often employing experimental methodologies. Publication analysis reveals accelerating output through 2025 with strong thematic continuity: 60% of recent work examines behavioral mechanisms (color/emotion/sensory effects), 25% analyzes household finance challenges (borrowing/hardship/discrimination), and 15% investigates FinTech applications. Key outlets include Management Science and Finance Research Letters . Professional experience includes Senior Consultant at Protiviti (London, 2010-2012) and Performance Analyst at Asset Consulting Group (St. Louis, 2008-2009), providing practical industry grounding for his academic work. Teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels with courses including Behavioral Finance, Fundamentals of Finance, International Finance, Investments, and Financial Modeling, demonstrating comprehensive coverage of core finance domains.

Nathan L. MeikleView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Social Psychology
• Decision-Making
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Nathan L. Meikle serves as an Assistant Professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship area at the University of Kansas School of Business. His academic work bridges organizational behavior, decision-making, and the intersection of business with law and technology. With a unique background spanning law, business, and athletics, Meikle brings diverse perspectives to his teaching and research in the business school environment. Dr. Meikle's educational journey reflects his interdisciplinary approach to scholarship: Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior), University of Utah, 2018 J.D., Stanford Law School, 2013 B.S. in Management, Brigham Young University, 2006 Meikle's research focuses on social perception and bias in organizational contexts, with particular attention to how humans interact with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. His work examines expertise utilization in teams, decision-making processes, and the psychological factors that influence organizational behavior. Through his scholarship published in top-tier journals including The Academy of Management Journal and The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Meikle explores how cognitive biases affect workplace dynamics and technology adoption. His recent publications reveal an evolving research trajectory that increasingly examines human-AI interaction, with multiple studies on algorithmic bias and perceptions of artificial intelligence in recruitment and decision-making contexts. Meikle's work demonstrates a consistent thread connecting social psychology fundamentals with contemporary organizational challenges presented by technological advancement. Meikle has received multiple teaching awards for his instruction in organizational behavior, ethics, negotiation, and related subjects. His pedagogical approach integrates practical application with theoretical foundations, helping students develop both conceptual understanding and real-world skills. Beyond traditional academic pursuits, Meikle hosts the "Meikles & Dimes" podcast, which explores practical insights in decision-making, communication, and performance psychology through conversations with business leaders, academics, and professionals across disciplines. He is also the author of "Little Miss: A father, his daughter and rocket science," a memoir about teaching his two-year-old daughter to read. Meikle's professional background includes time as a collegiate football player for BYU and as a radio broadcaster for IMG College Sports Radio, experiences that inform his understanding of team dynamics, leadership, and performance under pressure.

• Service Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Model Innovation
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Stephen Kwan is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Lucas Graduate School of Business, San José State University. His research spans service science, artificial intelligence, and business model innovation. Position: Associate Dean of Lucas Graduate School of Business Institution: San José State University His research focuses on service systems, AI governance, and technology's role in business transformation. Key contributions include studies on omnichannel retail, multi-sided marketplaces, and standards in AI/e-commerce. Recent publications address regulatory frameworks for AI/ML, automation spectrum expansion, and workforce development roadmaps. These works emphasize ethical considerations, system design, and industry-academia alignment. No scientific awards, students, or lab details were explicitly mentioned in available texts.

• Labor Economics
• Microeconomics
• Econometrics
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Kyle Frederic Herkenhoff is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Minnesota and a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. His research focuses on labor economics, market power, credit markets, and public policy. His work explores monopsony in labor markets, credit constraints affecting entrepreneurship, and the role of informal bankruptcy mechanisms. He has published in top journals including American Economic Review , Econometrica , and Journal of Political Economy . Research Highlights : Labor Market Power, Credit Access, Economic Policy Key Topics : Monopsony, Default as Insurance, Merger Guidelines, Patent Publication Effects Herkenhoff has received the UCLA Welton Prize for macroeconomic research. His recent papers examine private equity impacts on workers, welfare costs of credit card oligopoly, and optimal unemployment insurance design under informality.

Kenneth GrahamView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Digital Marketing
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Kenneth Graham is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L), where he also serves as Program Director for the Digital Marketing Graduate Certificate Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Mississippi State University (2015) and advanced degrees including an MBA (2010), MS in Mass Communication (2005), and BA in Advertising (2003) from Oklahoma State University. Teaching: Undergraduate courses include Marketing Management Capstone, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Digital Marketing & Analytics. Graduate courses cover Legal/Ethical Digital Marketing and Digital Marketing Strategies. Research: Focus on consumer-brand relationships, digital strategies, and technology adoption. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Journal of Innovation Management and Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing . Industry Experience: Former Vice President/Senior Marketing Manager at Bank of Oklahoma (2004–2006), managing $2M+ budgets. Former owner of The Graham Agency (1997–2002), a boutique B2B design firm. Research interests span marketing education innovation, AI in marketing, and experiential brand dynamics. His work bridges academic research and practical industry applications, informed by over 20 years of leadership experience in marketing roles.

William SpanglerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
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Dr. William E. Spangler serves as the Department Chair of Accounting, Information Systems and Technology, and Supply Chain Management at Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, where he is also a Professor of Information Systems and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.B.A. from the University of Hawaii, and a B.A. from the University of South Florida. His teaching focuses on information systems auditing, control, and security, alongside international programs involving study abroad trips across multiple continents. Dr. Spangler's research interests span computational modeling for decision support in complex systems, machine learning, data mining, and the ethical implications of technology in healthcare, sustainability, and privacy. Notable areas include surgical scheduling optimization, RFID privacy, and cross-cultural adoption of online social networks. His work has been published in top journals like Management Science and IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering. He has received several accolades, including the Creative Teaching Award, Apple Polishing Award, and Kurt Rethwisch Outstanding Teaching Award. Beyond academia, his industry experience includes roles at Fortune 500 companies like Unisys and Westinghouse, as well as teaching at West Virginia University. Dr. Spangler actively explores the intersection of technology and societal impact, emphasizing sustainability, ethical data practices, and global collaboration. His current projects investigate the role of online social networks in charitable behavior and technology-driven corporate sustainability strategies.

Sara SterlingView profile

Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Design Studies
• Chinese Society
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Sara Sterling is a Professor of Liberal Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA (2022–present). Previously, she held roles including Assistant Professor in the Department of China Studies (2020–21), Lecturer at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2015–20), and Visiting Scholar at the Catholic University of Leuven (2013). Her research focuses on Chinese cultural dynamics, material culture, and cross-cultural design, with a specialization in wedding traditions, sustainable fashion, and migration studies. Education: Ph.D. in sociocultural anthropology from KU Leuven, M.A. in European studies from KU Leuven, and B.A. in history from Fordham University. She has also served as a Research Assistant at Fordham University (1999–2003) and Program Coordinator at Walworth-Seely Public Library (2014–15). Research interests span speculative design methodologies, cultural intermediation, and the intersection of tradition and modernity in Chinese society. Notable projects include studies on Suzhou's Tiger Hill Wedding Market, sustainable bridal fashion trends, and the sociocultural implications of migration in urban markets. Her work has been recognized with grants such as the Research Development Fund Grant (2017) and China Post-Doctoral Science Foundation Grant (2011). She is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2018). Advising and grants include leadership in the ArcInTex Suzhou initiative (2019) and collaborations with institutions like Tsinghua University and the Beijing Center for Chinese Entrepreneur Studies. Her research often bridges anthropology, design, and sociology to explore contemporary cultural transformations. Labs/Teams: Co-organizer of ArcInTex Suzhou (2019), part of interdisciplinary teams at SCAD and Tsinghua University, and active in global conferences on cross-cultural design and migration studies.

• Strategic Management
• Information Systems
• Business Analytics
• +3 more

Sergio Ribeiro, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Management at Crandall University. His educational background includes an AT from Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas, DipBA from University of Northern Parana, PGDipSE from Sao Luiz College, MCS from State University of Ponta Grossa, and PhD from Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. He teaches courses including Strategic Organizational Management, Managerial Economics, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, and Software Engineering Methodology. Research focuses on strategic digital cities, business information systems, computational agriculture, and evidence-based decision models. Publications emphasize urban digitalization, computational methods in agriculture, business informatics, and decision-support systems, utilizing techniques like machine learning and image classification. Awards include a Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Regina, multiple scholarship awards from CAPES and University of Regina.

Julie ThorpeView profile

Professor

• IT Security
• Authentication
• Biometrics
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Dr. Julie Thorpe is a Professor in the Faculty of Business and Information Technology at Ontario Tech University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Carleton University (2008) and a Bachelor of Computer Science (First-Class Honours) from Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on IT security, particularly human factors in authentication systems, biometrics, and password security. Prior to joining Ontario Tech in 2010, she gained eight years of industry experience and taught part-time at Carleton University. She has served on program committees for conferences like ACM CCS and USENIX Security. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as CBS News, Wired, and the New York Times. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carleton University (2008) Bachelor of Computer Science (First-Class Honours), Dalhousie University Research Interests: Authentication mechanisms and graphical passwords Human factors influencing computer security practices Operating system and software security policies Biometric authentication systems Awards: Senate Medal in Computer Science (2008) Advising & Grants: No explicit student advisees listed No grants mentioned in provided texts Labs/Teams: Not explicitly affiliated with any research group listed in the provided materials.

John FriedlanView profile

Associate Professor

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
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Dr. John Friedlan is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, where he also serves as Program Director, Commerce. With over 20 years of experience, he has taught at York University’s Schulich School of Business and holds a PhD from the University of Washington. His research focuses on critical analysis of financial reporting, managerial accounting, and the integration of business analytics into decision-making. Dr. Friedlan has been recognized for his teaching excellence, including the Educator of the Year Award (1992) and the Seymour Schulich Award for Teaching Excellence (2000). His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from McGill University, an MBA from York University, and a PhD from the University of Washington. Prior to academia, he worked at Nabisco Brands and served on the Board of Examiners at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 1980. Dr. Friedlan’s research explores topics such as supply chain resilience, risk-averse decision-making, and disruption management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, leveraging computational methods in operations research and analytics. Recent articles address challenges in electric vehicle infrastructure planning, supply chain recovery strategies, and environmental disclosure practices. He actively contributes to practitioner journals like CGA Magazine and CA Magazine , emphasizing real-world relevance. His scientific contributions include over 15 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on optimizing complex systems under uncertainty. Beyond research, Dr. Friedlan advocates for experiential learning, integrating industry partnerships to prepare students for data-driven business environments.

Shuyue HuangView profile

Associate Professor

• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism
• Cruise Tourism
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Dr. Shuyue Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Mount Saint Vincent University. She joined the university in 2019, previously serving as an Assistant Professor at Universidade Europeia in Lisbon, Portugal. Her research focuses on tourist engagement, sustainable tourism, cruise tourism, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL). Huang holds a PhD from the University of Guelph and dual Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Sun Yat-Sen University. Her work integrates quantitative methodologies such as text-mining and GIS analysis to explore topics like destination development, service failures, and traveler behavior. Recent projects include analyzing post-pandemic travel intentions in China and evaluating solo female travelers’ hotel experiences using TripAdvisor reviews. Huang is an Authorized Instructor for Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) and Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Analytics (CAHTA). Academically, she has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including book chapters on cruise tourism and tourism marketing. Current initiatives include leading a special issue on destination resilience and innovation for the Tourism and Hospitality journal. Her teaching emphasizes online learning strategies and student well-being in hospitality education. Professional roles include serving as Director of the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter. Collaborative projects like the Breakfast and Beyond Program highlight her commitment to applied research addressing food security and nutritional education.

Melanie SawardView profile

Lecturer

• Indigeneity in Popular Culture
• Romantic Comedy Fiction
• Australian Publishing Industry
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Dr Melanie Saward is a proud Bigambul and Wakka Wakka woman serving as a Lecturer in Australian Studies at the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. She coordinates BlackWords and focuses on Indigeneity in romantic comedy, diversity in publishing, and Indigenous academic success. Her creative works include novels Burn (2023) and Love Unleashed (2024), alongside scholarly publications addressing Indigenous HDR student retention and publishing industry representation. Research interests emphasize decolonizing romance narratives, intersectional storytelling, and amplifying First Nations voices in literature. Key contributions include a Springer co-authored book on Indigenous academic success factors and multiple peer-reviewed articles analyzing cultural representation in media and education. Publications span creative fiction, academic journal articles, and newspaper opinion pieces addressing topics like university equity policies and Indigenous publishing challenges. Her work bridges creative writing with academic critique, advocating for systemic change in higher education and literary spaces. Labs/Teams: Coordinates BlackWords initiative promoting Indigenous literary voices and contributes to the School's Digital Futures Lab exploring technology's role in cultural storytelling.

Guilherme CarmonaView profile

Professor

• Economic Theory
• Game Theory
• Nash Equilibrium
• +6 more

Professor Guilherme Carmona is a Professor of Economics at the School of Economics, University of Surrey, where he has been employed since 2012. Previously, he was a Lecturer at the University of Cambridge from 2009-2012 and an Assistant Professor at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in Portugal. He earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota in 2002 and became a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge in 2009. His primary research interests focus on economic theory and game theory , with specializations in Nash equilibrium, matching markets, voting in large elections, dynamic risk sharing, and monetary economics. Professor Carmona has published extensively in top-tier economics journals and authored the book Existence and Stability of Nash Equilibrium (World Scientific, 2013). His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on game-theoretic models in large markets, particularly examining stable matchings, strategic behavior in incomplete information settings, and the properties of Nash equilibria in various game structures. Much of his recent work (2020-2025) has been in collaboration with Krittanai Laohakunakorn and Konrad Podczeck, producing significant contributions to matching theory, monopoly pricing, and equilibrium analysis in large games. Professor Carmona maintains an active research agenda with publications appearing in leading journals including Journal of Economic Theory , Economic Theory , Journal of Political Economy , and Theoretical Economics .

Christopher TysonView profile

Professor

• Economic Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Decision Making
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Christopher Tyson is a Professor in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London. He joined the university in 2006 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Nuffield College, Oxford. His research focuses on economic theory, particularly individual decision making, revealed preference analysis, and models of bounded rationality and cognition. Additional interests include game theory, bargaining, intertemporal choice, and evolutionary models. Christopher Tyson holds a Bachelor of Arts (AB) from Princeton University (1998) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (2004). His research interests are centered around economic theory, with a focus on: Individual decision making mechanisms Revealed preference analysis methodologies Models of bounded rationality and cognitive processes Game theory applications Bargaining strategies Intertemporal choice frameworks Evolutionary economic models His publications explore the intersection of decision theory and behavioral economics, with a focus on cognitive heterogeneity, satisficing models, and preference analysis. Recent work emphasizes revealed preference analysis and the application of mathematical models to economic decision-making processes. Christopher Tyson advises students in economic theory and related fields, though specific advisee names are not listed here. He has contributed to various academic grants and research initiatives, though specific details are not provided in the available materials. He is actively involved in the research community at Queen Mary University of London, collaborating with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects within the School of Economics and Finance.

Peter VistisenView profile

Associate Professor

• User-Centered Innovation
• Design Thinking
• Digital Innovation
• +12 more

Peter Vistisen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark. His interdisciplinary work bridges information technology and the liberal arts, with a focus on user-centered innovation, digital media, and design thinking. He is affiliated with InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design) and involved in the MASSHINE research initiative. His research interests include: User-centered innovation and design thinking Digital innovation and strategic design Animation and sketching as tools in the innovation process Metaverse and experience technologies AI for the People and ethical digital design Interactive digital media in everyday life His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining digital media, health communication, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. Key themes include the use of animation in health and climate communication, XR onboarding systems, museum metaverses, and the domestication of digital tools in everyday life. His work often involves collaborative, user-driven design and explores how emerging technologies can be made accessible and meaningful. Scientific awards include: Årets Underviser (Teacher of the Year), 2020 Årets Brøl: Best App/Mobile Website, 2014 MÆRKK Prize: Best Master’s Thesis, 2011 He actively supervises students and leads research projects in digital innovation, public engagement, and experience design. His grants and projects often involve cross-sector collaboration with healthcare, cultural institutions, and public organizations. He is involved in multiple research centers and initiatives, including InDiMedia and MASSHINE, and frequently contributes to academic conferences, workshops, and public media discussions on digital culture and design. Notable research teams and labs: InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design) MASSHINE Collaborative projects with healthcare and cultural sectors