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• Electrochemistry
• Nanoscience
• Synthetic Biology
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Kaiyu Fu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, where she leads a multidisciplinary research lab at the intersection of electrochemistry, nanoscience, and synthetic biology. Her work aims to develop ultrasensitive analytical platforms for biomedical applications, particularly in point-of-care diagnostics and chronic disease management. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Notre Dame (2018) M.S. in Polymer Chemistry, Fudan University, China (2014) B.E. in Polymer Science & Engineering, Sichuan University, China (2011) Her research focuses on three core areas: (1) nanoscale electrochemistry enabling single-entity detection; (2) electrochemical biosensors for real-time, in vivo monitoring of therapeutic agents; and (3) nanobiotechnology, including DNA nanotechnology and directed evolution of nucleic acids for precise molecular recognition. Her lab develops innovative instrumentation and materials to overcome biofouling and enhance sensor performance. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward implantable and miniaturized sensing systems, with applications in cancer therapeutics, drug delivery, and infectious disease diagnostics. These works span advanced materials, surface engineering, and hybrid electrophotonic systems. Scientific Awards: ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Graduate Fellowship (2018) J. Peter Grace Fellowship, University of Notre Dame (2014–2015) Kaiyu Fu advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and her lab actively recruits creative and dedicated individuals. She has secured research funding to support her innovative work in biosensor development and has contributed to significant advances in electrochemical detection mechanisms, including electron transfer acceleration in nanostructured electrodes and surface charge engineering for molecular discrimination. Her collaborative work with teams at Stanford and other institutions further strengthens her research impact. The Fu lab is engaged in developing next-generation diagnostic platforms, including implantable microelectrode arrays for intratumoral pharmacokinetic monitoring and hydrogel-based aptamer switches for real-time signaling molecule detection. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams working across chemistry, engineering, and biomedical sciences.

Christina ShalleyView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Creativity and Innovation
• Human Resource Management
• +6 more

Christina Shalley is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management and the Sharon M. and Matthew R. Price Chair at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She serves as Area Chair in Organizational Behavior and has previously held faculty positions at the University of Arizona. PhD in Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MA in Labor and Industrial Relations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Her research focuses on creativity and innovation in organizations, examining how social and contextual factors, job design, and leadership influence employee creativity and team innovation. She has published extensively in top management journals and co-edited the Handbook of Organizational Creativity . The recent publications reflect a strong trend in leadership, ethical climates, diversity, and team creativity , particularly how perceptions of creativity affect social networks and how intercultural dynamics enhance innovation. Her work bridges theory and practice, often appearing in both academic and practitioner outlets. Scientific Awards: Bradley Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence at GT Voted MBA Elective Professor of the Year at GT Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher at the University of Arizona Business Teacher of the Year at the University of Arizona Outstanding PhD Student Teaching Award at the University of Illinois Christina has been actively involved in executive education , delivering sessions on creativity, negotiation, conflict resolution, and HR management. She has served on the editorial boards of leading journals including Academy of Management Journal , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and Journal of Management , reflecting her significant scholarly influence. She also co-founded the BizLab, an interdisciplinary research initiative studying human behavior in business contexts. Her practical experience includes roles in human resource management at IBM and development work at the American Foundation for the Blind , and she has consulted with various organizations on motivation, communication, and conflict management.

Martin SchreierView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Product Development
• Consumer Behavior
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Martin Schreier is a Professor and head of the Institute for Marketing Management at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). His research focuses on marketing, product development, consumer behavior, and user-driven innovation. A key finding from his work demonstrates that crowdsourced product ideas yield higher sales and gross margins compared to designer-generated products, as evidenced by a Japanese enterprise study showing €10 million revenue growth over three years. His studies also highlight how labeling products as user-ideated enhances consumer trust and sales performance. Schreier's research spans diverse topics, including the psychological drivers of customization, blockchain applications in marketing, and the role of consumer communities in innovation. Recent studies examine generative AI in luxury product co-creation, groundedness in retail experiences, and ethical implications of crowdsourcing. His work bridges academic insights with real-world applications, advising companies on leveraging user creativity and designing effective innovation incentives. He has published extensively on the economic and psychological impacts of consumer-driven innovation, with a focus on cross-cultural differences and market-specific strategies. His findings challenge traditional R&D models, emphasizing the commercial potential of user participation in product development across non-luxury sectors.

Beate FlathView profile

Professor

• Transdisciplinary Event Research
• Cultural Management
• Popular Music Cultures
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Prof. Dr. Beate Flath serves as Vice President for Teaching, Studies and Quality Management at the University of Paderborn since April 2025, while simultaneously leading the C:POP. Transdisciplinary Research Center for Popular Music Cultures and Creative Economies as Managing Director since June 2023. Her academic appointment is as Professor (W2) for Event Management with a focus on pop music cultures and digital media cultures within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Music at the University of Paderborn. Her educational foundation includes: Diplomstudium (Master's equivalent) in Musicology at Karl-Franzens-University Graz (2000-2005) Doktoratsstudium (PhD) in Musicology at Karl-Franzens-University Graz (2005-2009), specializing in Systematic Musicology with Historical Musicology as secondary focus Dissertation: 'Sound und Image. Eine experimentelle Untersuchung zum Einfluss von Klangqualitäten auf die Wahrnehmung eines Produktimages im Kontext von Fernsehwerbung.' Flath's research program centers on transdisciplinary event research, examining the societal and cultural-political dimensions of event and cultural management. She investigates co-creation and participation processes in digital network media contexts and approaches music business research as music(business)culture research. Her methodology often incorporates innovative approaches like 'Sound Sculpting' to explore sensory experiences and cultural meaning. Her recent work increasingly addresses sustainability challenges in cultural contexts, reflecting her leadership in projects examining sustainable practices in cultural events and venues. Her scholarly output reveals a strong trajectory toward transdisciplinary frameworks that integrate cultural studies, musicology, and sustainability science. She examines the evolving relationship between pop culture, digital media, and event management, with particular attention to how cultural venues can adapt to ecological challenges. The recurring theme across her work is the exploration of how cultural practices intersect with economic structures in popular music contexts, often focusing on participation, accessibility, and sustainable development. Prof. Flath leads significant research initiatives including 'NachhaltigkeitsKulturOWL' (2024-2027), developing innovative sustainability strategies for the cultural event industry in East Westphalia-Lippe, and 'Datenraum Kultur' (2022-2025), focusing on networked cultural platforms. She previously directed the BMBF project 'kulturPreis' (2019-2022), which examined innovative pricing concepts to increase cultural participation. As Managing Director of C:POP, she oversees a transdisciplinary research center dedicated to studying popular music cultures and creative economies. Her leadership extends to university committees including the Commission for Teaching, Studies and Quality Management, and she serves on advisory boards for multiple research projects and academic journals in popular music studies, demonstrating her significant influence in both academic administration and cultural research.

Leah ChristensenView profile

Professor

• Legal Research and Writing
• Legal Reading
• Professional Responsibility
• +3 more

Leah Christensen serves as Professor of Legal Writing at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she joined the faculty in 2018 after teaching positions at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, University of St. Thomas School of Law, and University of Wisconsin School of Law. Her educational background includes a JD from the University of Iowa College of Law (1995) and BA from the University of Chicago (1992). Her academic journey began with a clerkship for Justice William A. Bablitch of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, followed by legal practice in medical malpractice, environmental law, and public education law. Her research focuses on innovative legal pedagogy with special emphasis on neurodiverse learners, professional responsibility training, and evidence-based learning strategies for law students. Christensen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across 13 publications from 2006-2018, demonstrating evolving expertise in legal education psychology. Her work increasingly addresses learning differences in legal training while maintaining strong connections to professional ethics and practical lawyering skills, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical application in legal education reform. Among her distinctions: Professor of the Year (2006-2013) Lewis and Clark Award for Innovation (2013) Awards from Black Allied Law Students Association (BALSA) Awards from Women Law Students Association (WLSA) She has received research grants from the Legal Writing Institute and Association of Legal Writing Directors. Christensen actively contributes to legal education discourse through presentations at American Association of Law Schools (AALS), Legal Writing Institute, and Law School Admissions Council conferences. Her empirical research methodology, particularly regarding student learning patterns and editorial processes in legal scholarship, demonstrates rigorous academic approach to improving legal education outcomes.

Christian KochView profile

Professor

• Construction Industry
• Climate Change
• Engineering
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Christian Koch is a Professor and Head of Section at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) Civil and Architectural Engineering, Department of Technology and Innovation, where he leads research on construction industry dynamics, climate change mitigation, and digital transformation. His work bridges institutional theory with practical challenges in sustainable development and organizational innovation. SDU Climate Cluster EU SAND Project Participant Creative Construction Conference Chair Research interests include circular economy implementation, blockchain in construction logistics, lean construction methodologies, and AI applications for safety analysis. His studies focus on institutional entrepreneurship, interorganizational networks, and policy impacts on construction practices, particularly in Denmark and Sweden. Recent article trends analyze machine learning for accident report analysis, blockchain-enabled resource marketization, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Notable awards include the Taylor and Francis Best Theoretical Paper (2025), SCC Fast Track Award (2024), and CME Best Paper on Societal Challenges (2022). Scientific awards include: Taylor and Francis Best Theoretical Paper (2025) SCC Fast Track November 2024 CME Best Paper Transformative Impact (2022) Best Paper Creative Construction Conference (2025) He actively participates in public discourse through media engagements on construction safety, climate adaptation, and sustainable sand extraction for green transitions.

Martha SullivanView profile

Associate Professor

• Ceramics
• Product Design
• Wellness
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Martha Sullivan serves as the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Practice in the Industrial Design program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her work bridges ceramics , product design , wellness , and community development , with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and contemplative practices in design education. Education : M.S.Arch in Industrial Design and B.S. in Geology, both from Virginia Tech Research interests span ceramic arts , mindful design , digital fabrication , and sustainable material practices . Her scholarly outputs include ceramic installations , pedagogical research , and international collaborations in Norway and China. Recent publications highlight subliminal material experiences (2023), student learning assessment (2022), and biomimetic design methodologies (2020). Sullivan’s work emphasizes the intersection of craft and technology , with consistent recognition for teaching excellence and community engagement . Scientific Awards School of Architecture + Design Outreach Award (2022) Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) New River Valley Leading Light Award for service (2019) Tau Sigma Delta National Honor Society (2006) Teaching responsibilities include courses in Handbuilding Clay , Molded Ceramics , and Needs Identification in Healthcare , alongside directing Study Abroad programs.

Michele GuerraView profile

Professor

• Cinema Studies
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Film Theory
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Michele Guerra is a Full Professor of Cinema, Photography and Television (L-ART/06) at the University of Parma , where he has held progressively senior roles since 2011. He has directed research projects funded by MIUR, participated in international collaborations at Stanford University and Sorbonne Nouvelle, and currently oversees the film studies series "Pandora" (Diabasis). His affiliations include editorial board memberships for "Cinergie", "La Valle dell'Eden", and "Arabeschi". Principal Investigator, PRIN Project (2019-present): "A Private History of Italian Film Criticism" Principal Investigator, MIUR SIR Project (2015-2019): Film criticism in Italy 1940s-1950s Co-director, Cognitive Science and Neuroscience for the Humanities project at CASBS (2011) Guerra's research spans three major areas: Cognitive Film Studies (investigating neural mechanisms in film reception), Cinema and Visual Culture (analyzing sensory composition in media), and Historiography of Italian Film Criticism . His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches merging neuroscience with film analysis, particularly focusing on cross-modal correspondences and emotional engagement. Scientific recognition includes: Giuseppe Medici Prize (2009) for rural class representation in Fascist-era Italian cinema Limina Prize (2016) for co-authored work "Lo schermo empatico. Cinema e neuroscienze" His academic leadership has included Vice-Director of DUSIC Department and Director of the Communication and Contemporary Media for Creative Industries degree program, though he resigned these roles in 2017 upon becoming Parma's Councilor for Culture.

Priyanko GuchaitView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Error Management Culture
• Leadership
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Priyanko Guchait is a tenured Full Professor and Program Director of the Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership , University of Houston. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, and service management in hospitality contexts, with over 75 peer-reviewed articles published. Education: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune, India M.S. in Hospitality Management, University of Missouri M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, The Pennsylvania State University Research Interests include error management culture, psychological safety, service recovery performance, leader behavioral integrity, and AI’s impact on hospitality workers’ mental health. His work examines shame, forgiveness climate, and team dynamics in service environments. Article Trends show a focus on multi-level error management, human-robot collaboration in service recovery, diversity inclusion climates, and cross-cultural leadership studies. Recent papers explore AI ethics, pandemic response strategies, and emotional labor in hospitality roles. Awards & Honors Stephen Rushmore/HVS Research Excellence Award (2023, 2015) Donald Greenaway Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service Award (2022) Best Paper Award, The Service Industries Journal (2023) ICHRIE Faculty Collegiality Award (2021) ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award (2021) Honored as 50-in-5 Scholar (2021) Provost’s Excellence Award (2015) Best Reviewer Awards (IJCHM 2016-2017) Committee & Editorial Roles include Associate Editor of IJCHM, Coordinating Editor of IJHM, and leadership positions at ICHRIE (President 2020-2021, Vice President 2019-2020). He has served on university curriculum, research, and Ph.D. selection committees.

• Lexicology
• English for Specific Purposes
• Language of Color
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Isabel Espinosa Zaragoza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Alicante, Faculty of Philosophy and Letters I. She holds a PhD in Linguistic Studies (cum laude, 2022) and is renowned for her work in lexicology and English for Specific Purposes, particularly the language of color. PhD in Linguistic Studies (cum laude, University of Alicante, 2022) Master’s in English and Spanish for Specific Purposes (University of Alicante, 2016, extraordinary award) B.A. in English Philology (University of Alicante, 2014, extraordinary award) Her research focuses on lexical creativity, color terminology, and natural language processing applications for accessibility. She contributes to projects like CLEARTEXT (CENID) and leads in text simplification for cognitive disabilities. Published in journals: Procesamiento del lenguaje natural , Feminismo/s , Color Culture and Science Journal Book chapters with Cambridge Scholars Publishing and Universidad de Alicante She participated in 15 conferences (PICS 2022, BICLCE 2024) and contributed to 8 public research projects (2019-2025), including EU-funded initiatives. Teaching spans 10 years across 12 courses in English for International Relations, Cultural Management, and Computational Linguistics.

• Clinical Psychology
• Typical and atypical development during lifespan
• Neuropsychology
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Barbara Penolazzi is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Trieste's Department of Life Sciences. She serves as a member of the Department's Board, coordinates Course of Study Advice for Psychological Sciences and Techniques, and participates in multiple Doctoral Colleges for Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences across numerous academic cycles. As the leader of the Clinical Psychology research group, her work focuses on "Typical and atypical development during lifespan" within the Psychology research area. Department Council - Member Course of Study Advice - Coordinator (Psychological Sciences and Techniques) Boards of Studies - Member (Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology) Doctoral Studies Boards - Member (Neural and Cognitive Sciences across multiple cycles) Professor Penolazzi's research spans clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and psychological well-being with emphasis on emotional intelligence, cognitive processes in various disorders, and brain mechanisms. Her work integrates experimental psychology with clinical applications, particularly using transcranial direct current stimulation to investigate neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, moral cognition, and memory processes. She has made significant contributions to understanding psychological mechanisms in eating disorders, schizophrenia, and addiction through a transdiagnostic lens. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology. Recent work examines neural underpinnings of voluntary action, environmental sensitivity as a personality trait, and interventions for fostering emotional intelligence in preadolescence. Her research employs diverse methodologies including neurostimulation techniques, psychometric validation studies, and experimental paradigms to investigate cognitive control mechanisms across various clinical populations. Professor Penolazzi currently serves as Scientific Manager for two significant research projects funded by the Ministry of University and Research: "PROBEN_0000008 - Promotion of the Well-Being of the University Community - PRO-BENE-COMUNE" and "10% Trentin Silvia - 100% MUR". These projects reflect her commitment to applying psychological science to address contemporary mental health challenges within academic communities and beyond. Within the Department of Life Sciences, Professor Penolazzi leads the Clinical Psychology research group that investigates typical and atypical developmental trajectories across the lifespan. Her team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining cognitive neuroscience methods with clinical assessment to understand the mechanisms underlying various psychological conditions and to develop evidence-based interventions.

Elisabet ApelmoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sociology of the Body
• Sociology of Sports
• Gender Studies
• +3 more

Elisabet Apelmo serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Malmö University, Sweden. A visual artist with a PhD in Sociology, she bridges creative practice and academic inquiry to explore the complex intersections of bodily experience, sport, disability, and gender within contemporary society. Her research program centers on sociological analyses of bodily difference, particularly examining how physical education environments construct inclusion and exclusion through gendered and ableist frameworks. Apelmo employs phenomenological approaches and visual methodology to investigate how disabled bodies navigate sporting spaces, challenging normative assumptions about athletic participation and bodily capability. Her work consistently reveals how sporting cultures simultaneously enable and constrain identities, particularly for women and people with disabilities. Analysis of Apelmo's publication history shows sustained engagement with critical disability theory, gender studies, and sport sociology spanning nearly two decades. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological innovation through visual approaches and phenomenological frameworks, with recurring themes including the social construction of disability in sport contexts, gendered bodily experiences in physical education, and the material-semiotic relationships between bodies and technologies like wheelchairs. Among her current research initiatives are investigations into participation and exclusion dynamics in mainstream physical education from disability and gender perspectives, and ethnographic studies examining how dancers strategically use their bodies and gazes to disrupt stereotypical perceptions of physical impairment. These projects reflect her commitment to generating knowledge that directly challenges ableist assumptions within sporting cultures and educational settings.

• Political Communication
• Media Sociology
• Literary Sociology
• +7 more

Tore Slaatta is a Professor of Media Studies at the University of Oslo (UiO) and holds a Professor II position at the Department of Archives, Library and Information Science (ABI) at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). He is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Cultural Policy Research at the University of Glasgow. With extensive experience in media and cultural research, he has led major projects for institutions like the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Media Authority, and the Fritt Ord Foundation.

Albéric TellierView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Strategic Management
• Social Network Analysis
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Albéric Tellier is a University Professor of Innovation Management at Paris Dauphine University , part of PSL University . A Doctor of Management Sciences, he is affiliated with the M-Lab research team at the DRM (Decision Risk and Information Management) research center (UMR CNRS 7088). Research Focus: Innovation strategies and organizational dynamics, including corporate failure, industry evolution, and social network analysis. Methodology: Historical case studies (pinball, Kodak, music industry) and theoretical frameworks. Publication Trends : Recent articles analyze technological disruption (Kodak), ecosystem alignment , and social network roles in innovation streams . His work spans strategic management, business models, and institutional pressures. Labs/Teams : Active member of the M-Lab team at DRM, focusing on innovation management and organizational theory. His research bridges empirical and theoretical contributions, often in collaboration with scholars like Frédéric Simon and Marc Malherbe.

• African American Literature
• American Literature
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
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Keith E Byerman is a Professor in the English Department of the College of Arts & Sciences at Indiana State University, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. His scholarly work focuses on African American literature and culture, with particular emphasis on race, gender, and historical representation across multiple literary periods. His educational background includes a BA from Anderson College and a PhD in English from Purdue University (1978), following prior teaching positions at the University of Texas, University of Vienna, and Columbus College. Byerman's research demonstrates deep engagement with African American literary traditions, examining mixed-race identity in Chesnutt and Gaines, lynching narratives in Wideman and Forrest, and gender dynamics in McCullers' work. His scholarship bridges 18th-century foundations with contemporary postmodern explorations, consistently interrogating how literature processes historical trauma and constructs racial identity. His publication trends reveal sustained focus on African American short fiction and author studies, with recent work analyzing Ellison's narrative techniques and Wideman's experimental storytelling. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects literary analysis with critical race theory, gender studies, and historical scholarship. Awards and honors include: Darwin Turner Scholarship Award, African American Literature and Culture Society (2019) Theodore Dreiser Distinguished Research and Creativity Award, Indiana State University (2014) Sylvia Rendell Award for Scholarship, Charles Chesnutt Association (2008) First-Year Experience Teaching Award, ISU Residential Life (2008) Theodore Dreiser Research/Creativity Award, Indiana State University (2004) Byerman has secured significant external funding including a $196,000 NEH grant for 'Ernest Gaines and the Southern Experience' (2016), Japan Foundation support for comparative African American studies, and multiple ISU research grants. His grant work frequently explores transnational perspectives on race, particularly US-Japan academic collaborations. University service includes chairing the Joseph S. Schick Committee (1989-2025) and serving as Interim Department Director (2014-2015). He maintains active community engagement through board memberships with Farrington Renaissance CDC and Friends of Historic Allen Chapel, while continuing scholarly contributions as a peer reviewer for major academic presses and journals.