Babu Lourduraj John-Mariadoss is the J.B. Hoskins Professor of Marketing and Associate Professor at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He specializes in B2B relationships, brand strategy, and international marketing. His roles include faculty director for assurance of learning and teaching undergraduate/graduate courses like Marketing Strategy and PhD Research Methods. PhD: University of Houston (2007) MBA: National Institute of Technology, India BEng: Anna University, India (Mechanical Engineering) Research focuses on B2B sales strategy, digital marketing, and innovation. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research . Editorial roles include editor-in-chief of Marketing Intelligence & Planning and associate editor for Journal of International Marketing . Awards include the Louis Stern Award (twice), Harold & Muriel Berkman Award (2022), and multiple doctoral dissertation honors. Previously taught at Washington State University for 13 years. Active in editorial reviews for leading journals and serves on multiple editorial boards.
Professor John Unsworth is Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chair in Community Nursing Workforce and Policy at Northumbria University. With 37 years of clinical and academic experience, he previously served as Nurse Director in England's National Health Service and continues as Board Nurse for NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group. His qualifications include a PhD, LLM in Medical Law, and postgraduate teaching certification. Unsworth's research examines nursing workforce policy, patient safety, and health education. He has developed international teaching programs across 8 countries and leads studies on vaccine hesitancy, digital health competence, and community nursing models. Recent publications analyze: Vaccination attitudes among healthcare professionals Advanced practice nursing role implementation Simulation-based clinical education Pandemic workforce redeployment Honors include OBE (2022), National Teaching Fellowship (2013), and principal fellowships from the Royal College of Nursing (FRCN), American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), and European Academy of Nursing Science (FEANS). As Chair of the Queen's Nursing Institute, he influences UK health policy and community nursing standards.
Dr. Peter Erdelyi is a Principal Academic (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Marketing, Strategy & Innovation at Bournemouth University Business School. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2015), an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona (1999), an MA from the State University of New York at Binghamton (1995), and a Teacher's Certificate from Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (1992). With extensive teaching experience across the USA, Taiwan, Slovakia, and the UK, he has served as Deputy Head of Department, Programme Leader for Master's programmes, and interim Head of Education & Professional Practice. His research centers on the social study of markets, innovation, and technology, employing Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to explore entrepreneurial valuation practices and market mechanisms. He draws on Schumpeter, Heidegger, and Latour to examine relationships between innovation, entrepreneurship, and the contemporary market economy. Key interests include value co-creation in SMEs, market devices, and technology's role in modernity, with strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on entrepreneurial market formation through sociological lenses. His work bridges entrepreneurship theory with market sociology, highlighting actor-network dynamics in e-commerce emergence, Dragons' Den style contests as market devices, and SME innovation barriers. Recurring themes include relational capabilities, service qualification, and policy instruments for knowledge-based economies, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor across economics, sociology, and technology studies. Best Paper Award (Advances in Tourism Marketing Conference, 2009) AECI Scholarship for postgraduate study in Spain (1998) Fulbright Scholarship for postgraduate study in the United States (1992) Dr. Erdelyi has successfully supervised three PhD students to completion—Isaac Ngugi (2011), Osikhuemhe Okwilagwe (2017), and Tim Ford (2018)—all now employed as university lecturers or researchers. His supervision spans entrepreneurship, small business management, and collaboration in developed/developing contexts. While specific grants aren't detailed, his students secured fully-funded studentships and Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, indicating effective research support acquisition. He actively serves as internal/external PhD examiner and journal reviewer for outlets including Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. Within Bournemouth University, he contributes to the Faculty Research Degree Committee, Academic Standards Committee, and Business School's Industry Advisory Board. His external roles include External Examiner for University College Cork and Nottingham Trent University, plus peer review for multiple academic journals. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education and Decent Work through entrepreneurial education initiatives and SME-focused research.
Slobodan Mitrović is a Professor in the Department of Production Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac. His academic role emphasizes research and teaching in production systems, materials science, and tribology. Research Interests : His work focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including tribological behavior of materials, additive manufacturing processes, and quality management frameworks. Specific areas include friction and wear analysis of metals/polymer composites, 3D printing applications, and Industry 4.0 integration. He also explores educational technologies for STEM training in early childhood education. Key Contributions : He has developed novel methods for measuring kinetic friction under dynamic loads and pioneered research into nanocomposite material characterization. His publications frequently address practical challenges in mechanical engineering, such as optimizing CNC machining parameters and enhancing biomedical alloy performance. Awards : No specific awards are listed in the provided texts, though his extensive publication record indicates significant scholarly contributions. Advising & Grants : While specific grants are not detailed, his research involves collaborations on machine design, tribology instrumentation, and educational tool development. No advisee names are recorded in the current data. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with production engineering laboratories at the Faculty of Engineering, contributing to cross-departmental projects in mechanical systems and materials innovation.
Levy Lorenzo is a Lecturer at The New School's College of Performing Arts, working at the intersection of music, art, and technology. A Filipino-American innovator born in Bucharest, he specializes in custom electronics design, sound engineering, and instrument building, with international experience in installation art and live electronics performance. Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance, Stony Brook University Master of Electrical & Computer Engineering (MEng), Cornell University His research focuses on creating new musical interfaces through interdisciplinary collaboration, including partnerships with artists like Alvin Lucier, Christine Sun Kim, and Leo Villareal. As co-founder of experimental duo Radical 2 and a core member of the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), he combines classical percussion with electronic experimentation. At The New School, Lorenzo teaches courses including BEEP Lab (COPA 4570), Electronic Composition Lab (CCMP 5210), and Performing Arts Core: T&E (COPA 1017). His work has been showcased at institutions and festivals such as STEIM, MIT Media Lab, and Burning Man.
Daniel Mihai Danilă serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Food and Tourism Engineering and Management at the Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. His academic work bridges agricultural engineering with tourism management, focusing on practical applications in both fields. Dr. Danilă's research interests include: Appreciation of the quality of vegetables and fruits Vegetable and fruits processing Improving the quality of tourist services His scholarly work demonstrates a unique interdisciplinary approach connecting food engineering with tourism management. Recent publications focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Romanian car rental services and innovative methods for segmenting tourists interested in apartment accommodation services. Earlier work centered on potato crop management, quality assessment, and impact properties, showing his strong foundation in agricultural engineering. His methodological approaches frequently incorporate computer-assisted technologies, LabVIEW applications, and online measurement instruments, reflecting a technical and data-driven research perspective. Dr. Danilă maintains an active research profile with publications spanning over 15 years, demonstrating continuity in his scholarly contributions to both food engineering and tourism management fields. His work addresses practical challenges in agricultural product quality control and tourism service optimization, with recent focus on pandemic-related impacts on travel services.
Monika Kaczała is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Insurance at the Faculty of Finance and Insurance, University of Economics in Poznań, Poland. She holds a Doctorate in Economics (2005) and has been actively involved in academic and professional activities since 2005, with a career milestone as Assistant Professor since 2020. Her research focuses on agricultural insurance, risk management, and farmer risk perception, particularly in Polish agricultural contexts. Dr. Kaczała's work emphasizes the intersection of economics, insurance systems, and climate risk. She has published 32 peer-reviewed articles, participated in 20 professional activities, and contributed to 2 research projects. Her key areas include analyzing crop insurance demand, government subsidy impacts, index insurance applications, and the psychological dimensions of risk perception among farmers. Her research highlights systemic agricultural risks like drought and frost, exploring how farmers perceive and manage these risks through insurance mechanisms. She evaluates the effectiveness of public policy interventions and insurance product designs in mitigating agricultural vulnerabilities. Notable contributions include studies on income elasticity of agricultural insurance demand and the influence of social advertising on risk awareness. Professional achievements include 4 significant milestones, though specific awards are not listed. She actively engages in international conferences and collaborates with institutions on agricultural risk management strategies. Her work integrates empirical analysis with policy recommendations to strengthen Poland's agricultural resilience frameworks.
Christoph Bauer is a Research Fellow at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Center for Regenerative Medicine. His research focuses on regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and tribocorrosion in biomedical applications. Bauer leads several projects including 'Scalable production of biphasic tissue constructs for mosaicplasty of osteochondral defects' (2025-2028) and 'Tribology Intelligence - Customized Tribology for Industrial Innovations' (2024-2029). He has extensive experience in osteochondral grafts, hyaluronic acid therapies, and biotribological testing of biomaterials. His work bridges tissue engineering, material science, and clinical applications, with key contributions to cartilage repair and metal implant performance. Bauer has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on chondrocyte viability, tribocorrosion analysis, and drug delivery systems. He actively presents at conferences such as the OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis and the International Conference on Biotribology. Current projects address scalable tissue engineering solutions and advanced tribology modeling for industrial applications. Bauer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop novel biomaterials and surgical techniques for musculoskeletal regeneration.
Prof. Dr. Hakan TUNAHAN is a Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration, Sakarya University, where he serves in the International Trade and Logistics Communication department. He teaches courses such as International Trade Logistics, E-Commerce, and Supply Chain Management. His research focuses on global trade dynamics, logistics efficiency, and sustainability in international business. Education: PhD in Economics from Sakarya University (2018) Key Research Areas: International Trade Costs, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Financial Services Export Analysis Managed Thesis: 'Empirical Analysis over Trade Advantage of Turkey in the Light of International Costs' by Halil Şimdi (2014) His recent articles explore virtual trade fairs' impact, Belt and Road Initiative implications, and carbon finance mechanisms. He actively contributes to academic journals and international conferences, emphasizing sustainable logistics and global supply chain resilience.
Dominik Georgi is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Marketing Management at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU). He holds a Habilitation (2007) and PhD (2000) in Business Administration from the University of Basel. His academic career includes roles as a Professor at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (2007–2014) and Senior Consultant at Vectia (2000–2002). His research focuses on the Sharing Economy, Customer-to-Customer Interactions, and Sustainable Marketing strategies. Georgi’s research interests span Peer-to-Peer Strategies, CRM, and Digital Marketing. He has led projects on sustainable consumer behavior, sharing platforms, and electrification of urban infrastructure. Key publications include works on referral reward programs, sustainable online retail, and cognitive dissonance in consumer decisions. His professional activities include advising companies like BLS AG and collaborating with institutions on sustainability initiatives. Georgi emphasizes bridging academic insights with practical applications, contributing to both theoretical advancements and industry solutions in service and marketing domains.
Fernando Jorge Coutinho Monteiro is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal. He serves as Programme Director for the Biomedical Technology Master's degree and collaborates with INESC TEC's Center for Biomedical Engineering Research. His educational background includes a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Porto (2008). His teaching portfolio includes: Medical Image Processing Medical Imaging Biomedical Image Analysis and Recognition Biomedical Instrumentation Bioelectricity Research focuses on medical technology applications: Computer vision for healthcare diagnostics Medical image analysis algorithms Biomedical instrumentation development Rehabilitation robotics systems AI applications in biological systems Recent publications emphasize deep learning applications in medical imaging, rehabilitation technology, and automated biological analysis. He supervises graduate students in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics, including research on rehabilitation systems and medical AI applications.
Megan Conrad is the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering & Science at the University of Detroit Mercy. Previously, she led the Ergonomics and Human Performance Lab at Oakland University. Her research specializes in assessing human performance, particularly hand and arm function, to develop solutions enabling independence for elderly and disabled individuals. Key areas include assistive technology, ergonomics, biomechanics, and neuromechanics. Her publications (15 most recent shown) demonstrate a focus on hand biomechanics measurement, ergonomic design, human factors processes, STEM education challenges, and rehabilitation engineering. Trends include advanced instrumentation development, pressure distribution analysis, and investigations into workforce diversity and educational methods. She has been awarded the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor Fellowship.
Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh is an Associate Teaching Professor of electronic music and composition at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music in Pittsburgh, USA. She holds a doctorate from the University of California, San Diego, and prior degrees from the University of Melbourne. Her work focuses on creating visceral physical experiences through acoustic and electroacoustic mediums, emphasizing spatial gestures and relational sociality in sound. Her music has been performed internationally by ensembles such as the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, JACK Quartet, and ELISION Ensemble. Notable commissions include works for Symphony Services Australia, Lucerne Festival, and Wien Modern. She has received prestigious awards including the Belegura Composer Award (2022 Melbourne Prize) and the 2023 Monash Performance Art Centre Commission. Recent projects include collaborations with video artist Johannes DeYoung and roboticist Jean Oh, showcased at festivals like MaerzMusik Berlin and Digerati Emergent Media Festival. Her research explores intersections of sound, technology, and interdisciplinary art.
Professor Yi-Bing Lin is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, where he leads pioneering research in Internet of Things (IoT) systems and applications. His work primarily focuses on developing the IoTtalk platform and its numerous derivatives across various domains including smart agriculture, smart homes, environmental monitoring, and creative applications. His research interests span Internet of Things, Edge Computing, Smart Agriculture, Sensor Networks, AI Integration, Wireless Networking, and Smart Home Systems. Professor Lin has developed the IoTtalk framework that enables rapid development of IoT applications with numerous specialized implementations including VoiceTalk, SensorTalk, AgriTalk, and many others that address specific domain challenges. His work emphasizes practical implementations with real-world impact, particularly in precision agriculture where his team has developed systems for orchid disease detection, rice blast monitoring, turmeric farming, and watermelon ripeness prediction. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward integrating AI with IoT systems, particularly for agricultural applications and smart environments. His work increasingly incorporates advanced techniques like continuous wavelet transform, deep learning, and computer vision to solve practical problems in precision farming and environmental monitoring. The publications also show growing interest in creative applications of IoT technology for performing arts, interactive experiences, and educational contexts. Professor Lin has received recognition through consistent high-volume publication output in top-tier venues including IEEE Internet of Things Journal, IEEE Access, and Sensors. His collaborative network is extensive, with frequent co-authorship with researchers like Yun-Wei Lin, Wen-Liang Chen, and Min-Zheng Shieh. His advising has produced numerous researchers who continue to work in IoT and related fields, with many former students maintaining collaborative relationships. Professor Lin's research has been supported by multiple grants enabling the development of practical IoT systems with real-world implementations. His lab has developed numerous specialized IoT applications through the IoTtalk framework, creating a cohesive research ecosystem. Current work shows expansion into new application domains including interactive miniature worlds, simultaneous performance across locations using IoT-based motion capture, and IoT-based musical instruments like piano playing robots and violin robots, demonstrating the versatility of his research approach.
Prof. Walter de Wit is a Full Professor of Tax Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is also a tax lawyer at Ernst & Young Tax Advisors, specializing in indirect taxes and European law. He holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (1997), where his research focused on environmental policy implementation via fiscal instruments under EU law. Previously, he served as Advocate General at the Tax Chamber of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands (2004–2007), writing over 100 legal conclusions on customs law, VAT, and EU tax law principles like fiscal discrimination and free movement of goods. His research and teaching emphasize EU Customs Law, maritime/transport tax law, and compliance. He leads the prestigious Post-Master in EU Customs Law (via Foundation for European Fiscal Studies) and contributes to the 'Customs and Supply Chain Compliance' program with DelftTopTech and TU Eindhoven.
