Dr. Carol Tan is a Senior Lecturer and Program Manager of the Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship at RMIT University's School of Fashion and Textiles. Her research focuses on fast-growth small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), sustainable fashion practices, consumer behavior, and luxury fashion. She has been actively researching since 2003 and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, media commentary, and industry reports. Dr. Tan holds six teaching awards, including the RMIT University Program Award for Innovation in Curricula (2013) and the 2011 Three-Minute Presentation Award. She currently supervises five PhD students. Research Highlights: Circular economy in fashion, virtual fashion consumption, blockchain in supply chains, and SME resilience. Media Engagement: Featured in ABC National Radio, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, and industry reports on Australian fashion industry challenges. Committees: Member of RMIT's Learning and Teaching Committee (2024).
Edmund Thompson is a Professor in the Management Strategy & Organisation School at the University of Bath's School of Management. He serves as Director of Doctoral Programmes and is affiliated with research centres including the Centre for Future of Work and the Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research (CAER). Holding a PhD from the London School of Economics (1995), his research focuses on entrepreneurship, firm/national competitiveness, and their interplay with psychology, culture, and political economy. He actively supervises PhD students and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Key projects include studies on counterfeit purchasing ethics and customer-led distribution systems. His work bridges social sciences and business strategy, emphasizing real-world problem-solving through interdisciplinary approaches. Education: PhD in Role of Business in EU Political Integration (LSE, 1995) Main Research Areas: Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness, Individual Psychology, Political Economy Affiliations: Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems (SES), Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering (RENEW) His recent articles explore student satisfaction dynamics, personality traits in gambling, and PhD supervision impacts. Thompson prioritizes scholarly careers addressing global challenges and mentors students aiming to contribute to impactful research. Grants/Projects: 'Counterfeit Purchasing’s Ethicality' (2020–), 'Customer-Led Distribution System' (2017–2019) He is involved in labs/teams advancing sustainability and climate adaptation research, reflecting his commitment to addressing contemporary societal and environmental issues.
Rosanna Cole is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Supply Chain Management at the Department of Business Analytics and Operations, Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. She holds roles as Deputy Head of the Department of Business Analytics and Operations, Sustainability Fellow at the Institute for Sustainability, and Deputy Head of Business Transformation (2019-2020). Her research focuses on sustainable supply chain management, socially responsible purchasing, modern slavery eradication, and blockchain applications in supply chains. Previously, Cole worked at Roehampton Business School (2008-2016) and Deloitte LLP. She is a Senior Fellow of the HEA, Sustainability Fellow, and completed the Advanced Management Programme (2024). Her awards include Surrey Business School’s EC Researcher of the Year (2019). Research interests include supply chain intermediary roles, blockchain adoption, labor exploitation mitigation, and sustainable procurement practices. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Manchester, Lancaster University, and Cranfield University. Her work addresses global challenges such as refugee integration into supply chains and supply chain turbulence linked to geopolitical issues. Teaching includes modules on sustainable operations, supply chain governance, and ethics. She has advised PhD students at institutions like Deusto Business School and the University of Gloucestershire. Key projects include ROADS UK (asphalt sustainability), Syrian refugee workforce integration, and blockchain in healthcare device reverse logistics. Her articles span risk matrix improvements, labor exploitation governance, and temporal production dynamics.
Stephanie Oneto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Wyoming's College of Business. Her academic work focuses on consumer behavior, luxury consumption, and status-driven marketing. Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.S. from the University of Houston and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her research explores consumption-related emotions, social welfare implications, counterfeit goods, and the psychological impacts of religiosity on luxury consumption. She has published extensively on topics including cannabis regulation, moral emotions, and stigmatized product adoption. Her teaching interests include advertising, consumer behavior, and marketing research. Key trends in her publications include interdisciplinary studies of consumer psychology, social identity in consumption patterns, and ethical implications of luxury and counterfeit goods. Articles highlight the intersection of cultural, legal, and religious influences on consumer decisions.
Saleem Alhabash serves as Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences. He co-directs the Media and Advertising Psychology (MAP) Lab and holds the position of Associate Director of Research at the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) since 2023. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Prior to academia, he worked in youth-focused nonprofit organizations concentrating on media and well-being. Alhabash's research centers on cognitive and emotional responses to new/social media within persuasion frameworks, with emphasis on digital marketing applications including alcohol advertising, cyberbullying across age groups, and online counterfeit consumer behavior. His work explores how communication technologies facilitate cross-cultural understanding and stereotype modification while addressing health risks and environmental communication challenges. His accolades include the American Academy of Advertising's Mary Alice Shaver Promising Professor Award (2014), AEJMC's Institute for Diverse Leadership Fellowship, and multiple best article/top paper awards at academic conferences. He also received Michigan State University's University-Wide Award for Teaching and Research. As co-director of the MAP Lab and contributor to the Health and Risk Communication Center, Alhabash leads research initiatives including large-scale consumer surveys revealing 70% deception rates in online counterfeit purchases and investigations into social media's impact on alcohol marketing perception.
Dr. Peter Trim is a Reader in Marketing and Security Management at Birkbeck Business School, part of Birkbeck, University of London. His research focuses on the intersection of marketing strategies and cybersecurity, emphasizing organizational resilience, B2B relationships, and AI-driven security solutions. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored books such as Cyber Security Management: A Governance, Risk and Compliance Framework (2014) and Strategic Cyber Security Management (2022). His work spans topics like cybersecurity resilience, cross-cultural marketing in East Asia, and crisis management. Dr. Trim has co-authored studies on consumer behavior in emerging markets (e.g., Vietnam and Korea), B2B cybersecurity awareness, and the application of AI in enhancing organizational security. His teaching includes modules on International Marketing and Marketing Strategy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Notable contributions include frameworks for resilient partnership development, disaster management policies, and qualitative research methodologies for emergency response exercises. His research often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in business continuity and global security contexts.
Dr. Raju Mulye is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics Finance & Marketing at RMIT University, Australia. His teaching focuses on Marketing Principles, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, and Analytics. He has received awards such as RMIT’s Innovative Teaching Practice Award for pedagogical innovation. Mulye’s research applies social dilemma theory to marketing challenges, exploring topics like country-of-origin effects, consumer ethnocentrism, and social media influencers. He has supervised ten doctoral students to completion and currently guides one in Artisanal Branding. His research outputs span consumer psychology, ethical consumption, and market dynamics in emerging economies. Notable works include studies on cancel culture’s impact on brands and organic food’s ethical motives. Mulye actively contributes to marketing academia through conference presentations and interdisciplinary collaborations. Advising and grants: Ten completed PhD/Master’s students, one ongoing. Research interests include decision analysis and social media’s role in consumer behavior. His work bridges strategic marketing theory with practical applications in global and subsistence markets.
Dr. Sonja Grabner-Kräuter is Associate Professor of Marketing and International Management at the Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt . Her research focuses on consumer trust , online consumer behavior , and corporate social responsibility (CSR) perception in digital and global markets. PhD in Social and Economic Sciences from Graz University Postdoctoral Habilitation at Klagenfurt University Visiting professorships at University of Northern Iowa, University of Maribor, and Johannes Kepler University Linz Her scholarly work addresses: CSR communication strategies in hospitality and banking Sustainability labels in alternative food networks Brand engagement psychology Trust mechanisms in digital environments Mechanisms of counterfeit brand consumption Dr. Grabner-Kräuter has published in top journals including: Journal of Advertising Journal of Business Ethics International Journal of Human-Computer Studies Journal of Medical Internet Research She currently serves on the editorial review board of the International Journal of Bank Marketing .
Nebojsa S. Davcik is an Associate Professor of Marketing at EM Normandie since 2020, following roles as Research Fellow and Assistant Professor at ISCTE-IUL (Portugal) and Visiting Professor at the London School of Commerce. He holds a PhD in Economics & Management from the University of Padua (2010), focusing on brand value drivers in the food industry. His research spans brand management, digital transformation, and business ethics, with a focus on SMEs' strategic challenges. He has authored/co-authored over 40 journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, including works on digital brand equity, consumer engagement, and international R&D impact. Dr. Davcik serves as Associate Editor of Business Ethics, the Environment, & Responsibility and on editorial boards of leading journals like Journal of Business Research . He is also an ad-hoc expert for the European Research Executive Agency and Australian Research Council. Education: PhD in Economics & Management, University of Padua, Italy (2010) Research Interests: Brand equity dynamics, digital marketing strategies, ethical business practices, consumer behavior in digital platforms, and SME innovation. He frequently explores intersections between brand management, globalization, and ethical decision-making. Recent Article Trends: Recent work focuses on digital brand equity frameworks (2025), reproducibility in management research (2024), ethical implications of dark-side business practices (2024), and non-sponsored user-generated content effects (2022). His research consistently bridges theoretical marketing concepts with practical business challenges in digital and international contexts. Awards & Recognition: While no explicit awards are listed, his editorial roles and expert appointments signify peer recognition in academic leadership and policy advising. Advising & Grants: Extensive involvement in academic supervision and editorial work, though specific student names or grant details aren't provided in the text. He co-edited special journal issues (e.g., Journal of Product & Brand Management 2019) and frequently presents at major conferences like the World Marketing Congress and Global Brand Conference. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his collaborative work suggests involvement in international research networks. Active in editorial boards and conferences indicates participation in interdisciplinary teams focused on branding and ethics.
Vertica Bhardwaj is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Textiles & Apparel at The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Human Ecology. She specializes in fashion industry studies with a focus on sustainable consumption patterns, consumer ethics, and cross-cultural retail dynamics. Her research explores collaborative consumption models, ethical practices in luxury brands, and the impact of technology on fashion merchandising education. Her work bridges academic research and industry applications, particularly in analyzing fast fashion's environmental and behavioral implications. Notable projects include studies on cross-border retail tourism and brand competitiveness in emerging markets like India. Bhardwaj has published extensively in journals such as the International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research and the Journal of Global Marketing. Her teaching emphasizes integrating technology into fashion education and improving pedagogical strategies for retail management. She holds a leadership role in the School of Human Ecology’s efforts to modernize curriculum design for contemporary industry challenges.
Stephanie Geiger Oneto is Associate Professor in Management and Marketing at the University of Wyoming's College of Business. She researches consumption emotions, social welfare implications of consumption, status goods, and counterfeit products. Publications analyze luxury disposal behaviors, religious influences on consumption, regional consumption patterns, and social motives for counterfeit purchasing.
Dr. Magdalena Jażdżewska-Gutta is a Lecturer at the Department of Sustainable Market Processes within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Gdańsk. Her research focuses on sustainable mobility, tourism studies, supply chain security, consumer behavior analysis, transport economics, and international logistics. She advises students and maintains office hours during academic sessions, such as the summer 2024/2025 period in room A308. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, including pandemic-induced travel behavior changes, public transportation usage by tourists, and sustainable mobility solutions in coastal and urban areas. She has contributed to studies on supply chain security vulnerabilities, counterfeits in e-commerce, and micromobility trends in tourism. Publications span from 2009 to 2025, reflecting her expertise in both contemporary issues (e.g., post-pandemic mobility) and longstanding areas like international supply chain resilience. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her professional activities include consultations with students and academic panels, contributing to institutional research and educational initiatives.
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Jason A. Pine is Professor of Media Studies and Anthropology at Purchase College, State University of New York, affiliated with the School of Film and Media Studies. His ethnographic research focuses on the intersections of illicit economies, material culture, and late-industrial decay, documented through literary nonfiction. Education: BA, University of Chicago MA, New School for Social Research PhD, University of Texas at Austin Research Focus: Pine examines how marginalized communities navigate collapsing industrial landscapes through inventive survival strategies. His work on meth production in rural Missouri reveals entanglements between DIY labs, pharmaceutical capitalism, and environmental toxicity, while his Naples research explores how aspiring musicians negotiate Camorra networks. Key concepts include 'alchemical ontology,' 'counterfeit aesthetics,' and 'decomposition' as analytical frameworks. Publication Trends: Pine's recent works (2016-2023) consistently interrogate materiality, toxicity, and illegality. They blend ethnographic depth with theoretical innovation in media studies and anthropology, tracing how substances (meth), symbols (mafia iconography), and spaces (post-industrial ruins) mediate human survival in late capitalism. Awards & Fellowships: Victor Turner Prize Honorable Mention (2020) Gregory Bateson Book Prize Honorable Mention (2020) Premio Sila ’49 (2015) Berlin Prize Fellowship (2015) Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant (2002) Grants & Projects: Pine has received support from the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and multiple Purchase College awards (Fishbein Award, Fehr Professorship). His collaborative exhibitions include The Golden Cage (Aga Khan Museum) and Heartland Alchemy , exploring meth's material culture through installation art.
Doug Voss serves as Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business, holding the Scott E. Bennett Arkansas Highway Commission Chair of Motor Carrier Management. Based in COB 305F with contact details voss@uca.edu and (501) 450-5320, he actively contributes to academic discourse through university publications addressing contemporary supply chain challenges including pandemic impacts on food systems. His research centers on transportation logistics with emphasis on trucking industry safety, drug testing methodologies, and supply chain security. Key investigations examine temporal factors in crash severity, public-private security partnerships, sustainability practices, and motor carrier retention strategies. Recent work analyzes hair versus urine drug testing efficacy and regulatory implications of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, reflecting deep engagement with industry-specific safety challenges. Voss maintains a prolific publication record spanning 2004-2024, demonstrating consistent focus on transportation logistics. His work evolves from foundational studies on supply chain security and sustainability toward current pandemic-responsive research, with recurring themes of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and operational safety. The longitudinal trajectory reveals increasing policy relevance, particularly in drug testing protocols and transportation safety frameworks that directly impact motor carrier operations and supply chain resilience.
Dr. Patricia T. Huddleston is a Professor in the Department of Advertising + Public Relations at Michigan State University , where she directs the Information and Media Studies PhD program . She teaches ADV 481 Retail Strategy and ADV 843 Strategic Brand Communication . Her research spans: Consumer behavior in transition economies (Russia, Poland, Australia) Application of eye-tracking technology to study retail display effectiveness Brand protection strategies in e-commerce Environmental messaging impact on consumer decisions Current projects receive funding from the USDA Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program and Horticulture Research Institute . Publications appear in journals like New Media and Society , PLOS One , and HortScience . She actively collaborates with the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP) and has presented at virtual summits on brand protection.
