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Joanne Mampaso DesbrowView profile

Professor

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Psychology
• Special Education
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Dr. Joanne Mampaso Desbrow is a Professor at the School of Education, Camilo José Cela University (UCJC), specializing in Educational Psychology. With a PhD in Developmental and Educational Psychology from UCJC (2010), she brings over 17 years of teaching experience across various educational levels and centers. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Psychopedagogy from UCJC (2004) and a Diploma in Special Education Teaching from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2001). She is accredited as Assistant Professor, Contracted Professor, and Private University Professor by the Agency for Quality, Accreditation and Foresight of the Universities of Madrid (2011). Dr. Desbrow's research focuses on educational policies for vulnerable populations and inclusive innovation in addressing diversity. Her work spans Visual Arts Education, communication skills development, university accessibility, and inclusion strategies for students with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. She has published extensively on these topics, with over 20 articles in the last five years examining stigma reduction, digital literacy for students with disabilities, and creative educational interventions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple awards including the Best Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on Education and Information Systems (2010), an award for excellent teaching practices within the Bologna process framework (2009-2010), and the I3 Teaching Innovation Award from Camilo José Cela University (2016-17). Best Paper Award at the 8th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications (2010) Award for excellent teaching practices within the framework of the Bologna process (2009-2010) I3 Teaching Innovation Award (2016-17) from Camilo José Cela University Dr. Desbrow has held significant leadership roles at UCJC including Vice-Rector of Design and Academic Management (2010-2018) and currently serves as Academic Director of the 'Experto en Competencias Sociolaborales' program with FSE-Fundación ONCE since 2018. She teaches across multiple programs including the Master's Degree in Early Intervention, Bachelor's Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Primary Education, and various double degrees combining education and psychology disciplines. Her work extends beyond the university through collaborations with editorial boards of national and international journals, participation in scientific committees at conferences, and development of educational opportunities for young people with disabilities through both competitive and non-competitive funding projects.

• Spanish Language Teaching
• Intercultural Communication
• Pedagogical Innovation
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Maria Luz Posada serves as a Professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures, & Communication at MBS Education, where she pioneers immersive Spanish language pedagogy centered on intercultural understanding and real-world application. With over two decades of professional experience including founding the language training company Cultura Latina (2003-2016), she integrates entrepreneurial insights into her academic practice while maintaining active engagement with contemporary educational challenges. Her research program uniquely bridges language education with global sustainability frameworks, emphasizing action-based learning through Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) applications. Professor Posada's methodology incorporates theatrical techniques for expressive language acquisition and investigates AI's transformative potential in language learning, creating multidimensional educational experiences that connect linguistic competence to pressing global issues like cross-cultural business ethics and peri-urban agricultural sustainability. Recent intellectual contributions demonstrate consistent innovation, including CCMP-published case studies on French corporate responsibility in Colombia (2024) and SDG-focused student challenges (2025), alongside presentations at UPLEGESS conferences exploring pedagogical futures and AI integration. Her international scholarly footprint spans France-Colombia academic collaborations, reflecting commitment to transnational educational solutions. Professor Posada's teaching philosophy centers on transforming language classrooms into active laboratories where students develop both linguistic proficiency and the capacity to address complex global challenges through collaborative, project-based learning.

• Strategic and dialogic foresight
• Experiential and participatory futures
• World-building and transmedia storytelling
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Dr. Stuart Candy is a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Critical Futures at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Art, Architecture and Design. A pioneer of experiential futures, he has developed practices that support collective foresight through media, arts, and design, now used globally across diverse sectors. His career spans academic positions including the inaugural Professor of Social Foresight at Parsons School of Design and numerous prestigious affiliations. PhD, Political Science, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Master's, Political Science (Alternative Futures), University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Bachelor of Laws (with honors), University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Melbourne Dr. Candy's research focuses on making future possibilities tangible through experiential methods. His work bridges strategic foresight, participatory futures, and transmedia storytelling to create immersive experiences that enable communities to collectively explore and shape possible futures. This interdisciplinary approach draws from his background in law, history and philosophy of science, and musical theatre. His recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to futures methodology, with 2022 works on public imagination toolkits and ethical dilemmas in social agent design building on earlier foundational work in ethnographic experiential futures (2019) and scenario development (2010). These publications reflect his commitment to practical applications of futures thinking across multiple domains. Dr. Candy maintains significant professional engagements including membership in the OECD Strategic Foresight Expert Group, presidency of the Center for PostNatural History, and founding directorship of Situation Lab's creative research unit. His collaborative approach is evident in projects spanning NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory exhibitions to initiatives with the Obama Foundation and World Energy Council. As founding director of Situation Lab's creative research unit, Dr. Candy leads a team dedicated to developing innovative approaches for public engagement with future possibilities. His work with this award-winning publisher represents the practical application of his theoretical contributions to the field of experiential futures.

Pauline OuvrardView profile

Researcher

• Urban Studies
• Theory and Practice of Architectural and Urban Design
• Socio-anthropology of Space and Societies
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Pauline Ouvrard is a Researcher at the AAU-CRENAU Laboratory, affiliated with the Joint Research Unit (UMR) involving CNRS, Université Grenoble Alpes, ENSA Nantes, ENSA Grenoble, and Centrale Nantes. As an Architect-Urban Planner with a Doctorate in Spatial Planning and Urban Planning, her work focuses on the actors, modalities and processes of space-making at different scales through the circulation of theories and practices, particularly examining the roles of architects in project processes and prospective approaches. Her research interests span Urban Studies, Theory and Practice of Architectural and Urban Design, and Socio-anthropology of Space and Societies. She investigates the making of architecture and its worlds, urban planning action and its operation, urban expertise and innovation, urban planning tools (foresight, project, planning, studies), and metropolitanization and territorial governance. Her methodological approach is primarily ethnographic, employing participant observation, interviews, questionnaires, data analysis, and field surveys. Ouvrard's recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a strong focus on architectural education, spatial capital, social justice in design professions, and innovative pedagogical approaches. Her work examines career trajectories of architecture graduates, class dynamics in architectural education, ecological transition in architectural distinctions, and experimental teaching methods including improvisation techniques. Distinguished doctoral thesis 'Scientific Emerging Scientists in Urban Policy' in 2018 Multiple collaborative publications with researchers across disciplines Active contributor to both French and international academic discourse Professor Ouvrard teaches at ENSA Nantes, Audencia Business School, École Centrale de Nantes, the University of Nantes, and the University of Angers. Her teaching covers architectural and urban projects, the making of architecture and its worlds, and research tools and methods. Her research is characterized by its ethnographic depth, interdisciplinary nature, and practical relevance to contemporary urban challenges.

Sonia Adam-LedunoisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Management Innovation
• Social Innovation
• Organizational Cooperation
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Sonia Adam-Ledunois is a Senior Lecturer at Paris Dauphine-PSL University, a researcher at the DRM laboratory (UMR CNRS 7088 - M-Lab team), and an associate researcher at the Cercle de l'innovation (Fondation Dauphine). Since 2024, she has served as Vice-President for partnerships and corporate relations at the university. She holds a doctorate in management sciences, with her work emphasizing transformative approaches to organizational and societal challenges. Her research explores: Cooperation dynamics between internal/external actors in innovative organizational configurations. Managerial and social innovation , particularly how collaborative processes drive impact. Science fiction as a lens for analyzing management practices, fostering R&D creativity, and prototyping future scenarios. She employs research-intervention methodologies across sectors (automotive, healthcare, ESS, defense) and co-leads the Red Team Defense program for the French Ministry of Armed Forces. Adam-Ledunois directs institutional initiatives including: The House of Entrepreneurship (founded 2020) and two academic programs: Master's in Entrepreneurship/Innovative Projects and the Executive Certificate 'Supporting Startups and Intrapreneurship'. The Observatory of Managerial Innovation and Management Museum (Cercle de l'innovation). She teaches social innovation, impact entrepreneurship, and research methodologies, while serving on committees for the Dauphine incubator, Dauphine Foundation, and Tasmane Foundation (promoting inclusive digital ecosystems). Her 15 most recent publications (2017–2025) converge on: The application of science fiction to organizational foresight, ethics, and strategic design. Innovation frameworks blending social impact, technology, and collaborative governance. Historical/comparative analyses of management paradigms and their evolution.

Jean-François GarneauView profile

Professor

• Management
• Strategic Management
• Leadership
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Jean-François Garneau serves as a Professor of Management at the School of Administration (ESA) at TÉLUQ University. He is responsible for leadership and cultural diversity management courses and co-responsible for the core management course. Currently, he is developing advanced graduate courses exploring the relationship between strategic foresight and management, and ethics in decision-making frameworks. His scholarly work spans strategic management, leadership development, cultural diversity in organizations, business ethics, and strategic foresight methodologies. Dr. Garneau has developed particular expertise in integrating ethical considerations into managerial decision processes and applying foresight techniques to contemporary management challenges. Founding member and board chair of the International Network for Innovation and Foresight (r2ip) Member of the scientific committee for the Indian Ocean Parenting Observatory Serves on the Management Committee of the Raymond Garneau Chair in Prostate Cancer at the University of Montreal Participant in editorial committees for 'Aventures prospectives' publications Contributor to foresight components of the ÉCOPOSS Biennale at Catholic University of Lille Dr. Garneau's recent scholarly output demonstrates his commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications in governance and foresight. His works examine contemporary governance challenges through ethical lenses and explore creative methodologies for strategic foresight in complex organizational environments. Throughout his career, Dr. Garneau has maintained active engagement with academic institutions globally while contributing to policy development and organizational leadership practices. His multidisciplinary approach reflects his diverse educational background spanning philosophy, political science, and business administration.

Luis Vives De PradaView profile

Associate Professor

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Business Model Innovation
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Luis Vives De Prada serves as Associate Professor of General Management and Strategy at ESADE Business School, concurrently holding leadership positions as Vice-Dean of MBA Programs and Director of Corporate Relations and Engagement. He maintains active research affiliations with the ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute (EEI) and GRIE - Research Group on Entrepreneurial Initiative. Academic Credentials: Doctor in Business Administration, IESE Business School Bachelor in Business Administration, University of Navarra Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT Sloan School of Management Visiting Scholar, Harvard University Diploma in Piano and Music Theory Research Focus: Professor Vives specializes in strategic management with emphasis on digital transformation and business model innovation . His recent work analyzes generative AI's impact on corporate leadership (2024 publications), long-term strategic thinking in volatile markets (2023), and innovation frameworks for SMEs. He bridges theoretical research with practical applications through case studies of multinational corporations, exploring how creative industries and platform economies reshape traditional business models. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 15 most recent works reveals consistent focus on strategic adaptation in digital environments. From 2018-2024, his research evolved from foundational digital transformation concepts (SME innovation, big data adoption) toward cutting-edge AI leadership frameworks. Notably, 60% of recent publications address generative technologies' strategic implications, while maintaining strong connections to international business contexts through collaborations with European and Asian scholars. Professional Engagement: Professor Vives leverages extensive consulting experience with multinational corporations across seven industry sectors to inform his academic work. His corporate partnerships with organizations like Bayer, Samsung, and IKEA provide real-time strategic challenges that fuel both classroom discussions and research agendas. This practitioner perspective enables him to translate complex strategic concepts into actionable frameworks, particularly regarding digital disruption in traditional industries. Research Ecosystem: Through dual appointments at ESADE's Entrepreneurship Institute and GRIE research group, he contributes to studies on venture creation in digital economies and strategic innovation in established firms. These affiliations facilitate collaborations with visiting scholars from top global institutions and provide access to longitudinal datasets on multinational corporate strategies.