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Ashley MetcalfView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Risk
• Environmental Risk
• Process Improvement
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Ashley Metcalf is the Robert H. Freeman Associate Professor of Operations Management at Ohio University's College of Business. She holds the prestigious Robert H. Freeman Professorship, recognizing her excellence in research and teaching. Her research focuses on supply chain risk, environmental risk, and healthcare process improvement, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and quality management. Education: Ph.D. in Production/Operations Management, University of South Carolina MBA in Management, Jacksonville University B.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina Research Interests: Ashley’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare operations, environmental sustainability, and supply chain resilience. She has pioneered studies on hospital understaffing impacts, inventory management in healthcare, and the role of employee empowerment in healthcare performance. Awards & Recognition: 2018 College of Business Research Award 2018 Management Department Research Collaboration Award 2016 Faculty Excellence in Professional Activity and Service Award 2016 Outstanding Scholar Award Advising & Grants: While her profile does not list formal advisees, her professional experience includes private consulting and invited speaking engagements in healthcare process improvement. She collaborates with hospitals nationwide on operational efficiencies and has contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives linking medical and business schools. Labs/Teams: Engaged in nationwide hospital partnerships for process improvement, though no formal lab teams are named in the provided text.

Arnd HuchzermeierView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Strategy
• Blockchain Technology
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Arnd Huchzermeier is a Professor and Chair of Production Management at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, serving as Founder and Academic Director of the INSEAD-WHU Industrial Excellence Award Europe. His expertise spans supply chain resilience, operations strategy, and blockchain technology. He teaches courses on supply chain resilience, retail analytics, and blockchain-enabled market efficiency. Research Interests: Huchzermeier focuses on integrating sustainable practices into supply chains, leveraging blockchain for transparency, and bridging theoretical and practical gaps in resilience strategies. His work addresses challenges like demand-supply alignment and digital responsibility in SMEs. Awards: Corporate Digital Responsibility Award for SMEs in Rhineland-Palatinate INSEAD-WHU Industrial Excellence Award Key Themes in Publications: Supply chain resilience, blockchain applications, and sustainability. Recent work explores disaster simulation platforms, AI-driven forecasting, and decentralized supply networks. His research emphasizes practical implementation, with case studies like Zalando’s digital supply chain and Fendt’s assembly system innovations. He advocates for integrating bottom-up operational strategies to enhance organizational agility.

Emily WalterView profile

Associate Professor

• STEM Education
• Biology Education
• Active Learning
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Dr. Emily M. Walter (she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the STEM Education Center at California State University - Fresno. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri, with prior degrees from Western Illinois University (M.S.) and Iowa State University (B.S.). Her work focuses on making science accessible through active, student-centered pedagogy, particularly for marginalized groups in STEM. Key roles include departmental leadership and directing institutional initiatives to improve teaching excellence. Research priorities include culturally responsive teaching practices, leveraging storytelling and local knowledge to enhance learning, and systemic change strategies for inclusive STEM environments. She has pioneered projects connecting Southeast Asian culinary traditions to microbiology and Ramadan customs to astronomy education. Recent conference presentations highlight global collaborations in Egypt and Portugal, emphasizing culturally relevant socio-scientific issues in STEM programs. Dr. Walter's lab, established in 2015, has mentored over 30 undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing community-oriented research. Her 2020 book Active Learning in College Science and 2022 pandemic-related scholarship underscore her commitment to evidence-based teaching innovation. Current initiatives explore creative assessment methods framed through the "Hero's Journey" narrative structure.

• Music Production
• DJ Technology
• Electronic Music
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Mike Henderson , known professionally as ENDO , is a faculty member in the Music Production department at Berklee College of Music . He is a renowned DJ, music technologist, and educator with extensive industry experience. Currently serving as tour manager for Dubfire and other top DJs, Henderson is also a Certified Native Specialist, founder of the DJ booking platform AGNT , and creator of MIDI Monsters (custom Traktor mappings). Education: Electronic Music Production & Music Synthesis graduate from Berklee. Technical Innovation: Developed the most widely-used Traktor mapping system, taught Grandmaster Flash, and produced educational content for Native Instruments. Performance: Headlined global venues like Pacha, Marquee, and BPM Festival alongside artists like Carl Cox and Eric Prydz. Research Interests : Focus on cutting-edge DJ technology integration, harmonic mixing systems, and the intersection of music production with live performance. His work bridges traditional music education with modern electronic music practices. Professional Ventures : Owner of MIDI Monsters (DJ gear solutions) and AGNT (DJ booking app). Collaborates with brands like Native Instruments on product development and artist training programs.

Douglas S. MartinView profile

Associate Professor

• Biophysics
• Microscope Development
• Cell Mechanics
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Douglas S. Martin is an Associate Professor of Physics at Lawrence University, where he has been a faculty member since 2007. His interdisciplinary work bridges physics, biology, and chemistry to investigate cellular mechanics and dynamics, with significant contributions to open-source microscope development for educational and research applications. He teaches across the physics curriculum including Biophysics, Optics, Quantum Computing, and General Relativity, while also serving on the university's pre-health advising team for medical and dental career paths. His educational background includes: PhD in Physics from the University of Texas at Austin Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biochemistry at Brandeis University Professor Martin's research centers on biophysical systems, particularly the mechanics of cellular structures like microtubules. He leads the development of three key microscope platforms: the eduWOSM (a $5,000 open-source teaching microscope), WOSM-SR (a 10 nm resolution super-resolution fluorescence microscope), and a custom TIRF microscope for single-molecule tracking. His lab achieves 25 nm resolution imaging of microtubules and collaborates internationally with researchers at the University of Warwick, including Nick Carter and Rob Cross. This work illuminates fundamental processes in intracellular transport, cell division, and molecular dynamics through quantitative physical measurements. He actively mentors undergraduate researchers in both microscope design and cellular mechanics projects, integrating students into all phases of development and experimentation. His laboratory serves as a hub for hands-on instrumentation training and biophysical discovery, emphasizing the application of physics principles to biological systems. The Warwick Open Source Microscope initiative exemplifies his commitment to accessible scientific tools, with designs fully programmable for classroom use.

Chris WolvertonView profile

Professor

• Plant Biology
• Molecular Genetics
• Gravitropism
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Chris Wolverton is the Albert M. Austin Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU). He holds a B.S. from Miami University and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on plant gravitropism—the directional growth response to gravity—with an emphasis on how plants perceive and respond to gravity, light, and touch signals. His lab employs advanced techniques including custom hardware/software systems for real-time image analysis and spaceflight experiments funded by NASA. Recent work includes a NASA-funded International Space Station experiment investigating gravity perception thresholds and cellular signaling mechanisms. Wolverton is recognized for integrating student research into his projects, having mentored over 60 undergraduate researchers through tutorials, independent studies, and summer programs. He has published 16 papers since joining OWU, many co-authored with students. Awards include the 2023 Bishop Herbert Welch Award for Scholarly Achievement and the NASA Ames Research Center Honor Award. He serves on the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s Biological Sciences Panel for space research and chairs grant review panels. His teaching spans Plant Physiology, Cell Biology, and Genetics. Key facilities include Schimmel/Conrades Science Center lab space where he develops innovative experimental setups for gravitropism studies. Current research directions explore molecular mechanisms underlying root system architecture and space biology applications.

Hato SchmeiserView profile

Professor

• Risk Management
• Insurance Economics
• Normative Decision Theory
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Prof. Hato Schmeiser is a Full Professor of Risk Management and Insurance Economics at the University of St. Gallen, serving as Chairholder of the Chair for Risk Management and Insurance since 2005. He also serves as Managing Director of the Institute of Insurance Economics (IVW-HSG) and was Dean of the School of Management (2017-2023). His academic journey includes a doctoral degree from the University of Passau (1997), a postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation) from Humboldt University Berlin (2003), and professorships at the Universities of Münster and Frankfurt. Education: Doctorate in Business Administration (Dr. rerum politicarum), University of Passau (1997) Habilitation in Business Administration, Humboldt University Berlin (2003) Studies in Business Administration at the University of Mannheim (1987-1993) Research focuses on Risk Management, Insurance Regulation, Behavioral Insurance, and Strategic Management of Insurance Companies. Key themes include optimal risk pooling, capital allocation under Solvency II/SST, and consumer preferences for insurance products. His work bridges theoretical models and practical regulatory challenges. Publications emphasize innovative reinsurance solutions, pandemic risk insurability, and digital monitoring in insurance. Recent work explores big data's impact on risk classification and privacy. Awards highlight contributions to insurance economics, including multiple recognitions from the American Risk and Insurance Association and Emerald Literati Network. He has held leadership roles in professional organizations like the European Group of Risk and Insurance Economists (EGRIE, President 2015-2016). Grants include Swiss National Science Foundation funding for studies on investment guarantees and regulatory impacts. Active in editorial roles for journals like Geneva Risk and Insurance Review and The Journal of Insurance Issues. Oversees the IVW's research on insurance trends and policy implications. Labs/Teams: Leads the IVW-HSG, a leading research hub in insurance economics, collaborating with industry and academia on projects like pandemic risk modeling and digital insurance transformation.

Derek StraubView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Pollution Dynamics
• Instrumentation Design
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Derek Straub is an Associate Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Susquehanna University. He holds a PhD and MS from Colorado State University and a BS from Marquette University. His research focuses on atmospheric processes involving air pollutants' emission, transformation, measurement, and removal, with emphasis on rain, fog, dew, particles, and gases. He actively involves students in hands-on projects building custom instrumentation and field experiments. His energy-related work addresses sustainable energy development and consumption patterns, reflected in two specialized courses he teaches. Straub's approach emphasizes creative problem-solving through engineering and scientific inquiry, fostering student engagement in real-world environmental challenges.

Dave O'NeillView profile

Lecturer

• Music Composition
• Music Theory
• Improvisation
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Dave O'Neill is a Lecturer in Music at the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts (LAMA) within Wilfrid Laurier University. He specializes in Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion, and Ensembles instruction. His expertise spans music composition, theory, improvisation, and the music traditions of Brazil and Cuba. He holds a B. Music Performance and a Diploma in Applied Music, alongside a B. Education with OCT and OSSTF certifications. Roles: Performance, Education, and Clinician Instruments: Drums (including Canwood Custom and Tama Superstar kits), Vibraphone (Deagan 583), Percussion (Congas, Bongos, Timbales), and Piano. He offers individual/group lessons, clinics, workshops, and motivational speaking on overcoming adversity through music, including his experience relearning drums after losing his right hand at age 16. Services include performance bookings, studio recordings (e.g., 'Get Away' and 'Austin Auto'), and educational outreach programs. Contact: LAMA@wlu.ca | daveoneilldrums.ca

• Corporate Finance
• Environmental Disclosure
• Bank Financing
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Mohammad Rahaman is a Professor at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Finance and International Competitiveness and serving as Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement. He coordinates the Sobey School Community Revitalization & Prosperity Network. His research focuses on corporate finance, environmental disclosure strategies, supply chain dynamics, bank financing mechanisms, and managerial decision-making in corporate governance contexts. He has published extensively on topics like greenwashing, creditor rights, and economic disruption resilience. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for firms, creditors, and policymakers. Key research interests include analyzing how firms' environmental and social disclosures influence debt costs, the interplay between supply chain power and financial access, and the strategic implications of corporate diversification. His contributions span empirical studies on managerial behavior, dividend policies, and the real effects of credit market dynamics. Rahaman's interdisciplinary approach integrates finance, economics, and organizational behavior, reflecting his roles in both academic leadership and community engagement. His recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes emerging themes like greenwashing in loan contracting, two-sided market power impacts, and the spillover effects of creditor rights. He consistently addresses practical challenges faced by firms in globalized financial systems and competitive environments.

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Social Innovation
• Systems Thinking
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Chantal Hervieux is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Ethics, and Social Entrepreneurship at Saint Mary's University (SMU) and Director of the Sobey School of Business’ Centre for Leadership Excellence. She also serves as Program Director for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Her academic expertise spans systems thinking, impact assessment, and social innovation, with a focus on community collaboration and stakeholder engagement in global contexts such as Guatemala, Kenya, Morocco, and Martinique. Hervieux holds a PhD and has contributed to international research on hybrid organizations, shared value frameworks, and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Her work emphasizes bridging commercial and civic logics in social entrepreneurship. Education: PhD (degree details unspecified). Research interests include systems approaches to social impact, ethical business practices, and global sustainability challenges. She has published extensively on topics like ESG criteria implementation, CSR in emerging markets, and the paradoxes of non-profit resilience. Her articles highlight trends in social systems analysis, SDG mapping in Africa, and the strategic performance of systems change. She critiques traditional win-win shared value models and advocates for adaptive, context-specific CSR frameworks. Hervieux has also explored hybrid organizational models and the role of impact investing in fostering social innovation. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned in the text. As an academic leader, she has advised on initiatives such as the Fondaction case study in social finance and co-authored key texts on cooperative coffees as a model for equitable trade. Her research often intersects with global development policies and NGO strategies. Through the Centre for Leadership Excellence, she fosters leadership development aligned with ethical business practices. Her international fieldwork underscores a commitment to actionable solutions for systemic social and environmental challenges.

Ibrahim BellalView profile

Lecturer

• Culinary Arts
• Hospitality Management
• Professional Cookery
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Ibrahim Bellal serves as a Chef Lecturer at the College of Food, University College Birmingham, where he directs the Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts 'Adopt a School' programme as Birmingham's regional chef. He has been instrumental in culinary education since joining the institution in January 2016. His academic foundation includes: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Professional Cookery NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health HAB Level 1 Hospitality Customer Service Specializing in classical cuisine and ethnic culinary techniques , Bellal integrates industry experience with pedagogy. His work emphasizes practical chef training through initiatives like the Young Chefs Academy, bridging hospitality industry standards with educational frameworks to develop next-generation culinary professionals. His competitive achievements include: Bronze medal in British Culinary Federation Young Chef challenge Bronze medal in British Pepper & Spice Millstone Ethnic Class As regional chef for the Royal Academy Of Culinary Arts 'Adopt a School' programme, Bellal mentors young chefs across Birmingham schools while managing partnerships with hospitality institutions. His seven-year tenure at London's Royal Garden Hotel provides real-world context for student training, though specific grant funding details remain undisclosed in available records. The 'Adopt a School' initiative operates as his primary professional platform, connecting University College Birmingham with secondary education institutions to deliver hands-on culinary instruction and industry exposure.

• Food Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Operations Management
• Circular Economy Logistics
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Dr. Renzo Akkerman is an Associate Professor in Operations Research and Logistics at Wageningen University. Previously, he held roles as Professor of Operations Management and Technology at Technical University of Munich and Associate Professor at Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on sustainable operations management, food supply chains, and circular economy logistics. He holds a PhD in Operations Management from the University of Groningen and an MSc in Econometrics and Operations Research. Key research areas include optimizing resource utilization (e.g., water), designing food supply chains with quality/safety considerations, and logistics challenges in circular economy transitions. He actively contributes to initiatives like the Carlsberg Group’s sustainability programs and serves on the Beta Research School for Operations Management and Logistics. His work emphasizes cross-sector collaboration and practical applications, such as improving food bank operations and reducing supply chain waste. He has published extensively on topics like perishable goods logistics, supply chain resilience, and water-integrated production scheduling in the food industry.

Djakhongir SaidovView profile

Professor

• International Commercial Law
• Law of Sale of Goods
• International Oil and Gas Law
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Professor Djakhongir Saidov is a Professor of Commercial Law and Director of the Professional Law Institute at King's College London's The Dickson Poon School of Law. He joined in 2015 after roles at the University of Birmingham (Reader in Law, 2013-2015; Senior Lecturer, 2009-2013; Lecturer, 2004-2009). He holds a PhD and LLM from the University of East Anglia and an LLB from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Uzbekistan). His research focuses on international sales law, international commercial instruments, oil and gas law, and contract remedies. He has authored over 50 publications, including works on the CISG, English sales law, and transnational legal frameworks. He co-edits the LMCLQ Yearbook’s English Sales Law section and advises the CISG Advisory Council. Teaching includes Commercial Law (LLB), International Trade & Shipping Law (LLM), and Oil and Gas Law (LLM). He serves as an Academic Fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Maritime Law and co-directs the International Business Law LLM. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to legal frameworks for international trade and energy governance.

Kapildeb AmbalView profile

Associate Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Spintronics
• Quantum Computing
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Dr. Kapildeb Ambal serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University. His experimental research focuses on nanoscale quantum phenomena and spin-dependent electronic processes in condensed matter systems. Education: Ph.D., Physics, University of Utah, 2016 M.S., Physics, University of Utah, 2012 M.Sc., Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India, 2006 B.Sc., Physics, University of Calcutta, India, 2004 Dr. Ambal's research program investigates quantum spin phenomena through experimental condensed matter physics, specializing in magnetism and spin dynamics at the nanoscale. His group develops custom instrumentation for quantum sensing applications using nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, explores 2D van der Waals quantum magnets, and studies spin-dependent transport in semiconductor devices. Current projects include quantum transduction using magnons, on-chip magnetometers for navigation systems, and tuning magnetic properties of 2D materials through doping. His laboratory designs and builds specialized experimental setups including custom FMR probe heads and integrated RF/microwave/optical control systems. The group has secured significant NSF funding with Award #2328822 ($800,000, 2023-2026) and Award #2033210 ($209,287, 2021-2024), supporting hands-on student training in advanced experimental techniques. Recent activities include presentations at the APS Global Physics Summit 2025 on CrTe 2 magnetism research.