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KlimmerView profile

Professor

• Organizational Design
• Change Management
• Industrial Goods Marketing
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Prof. Klimmer is a Professor of Marketing, Organization, and Project Management at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mannheim University of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD in Business Administration (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Mannheim and has extensive industry experience, including roles as Project Leader at Fraunhofer ISI and Director of Corporate Development in a leading medical technology company since 1998. His research focuses on Organizational Design, Change Management, and Industrial Goods Marketing. He teaches courses such as Project Management and Product Planning. Key research interests include optimizing organizational structures, managing change in industrial contexts, and strategic marketing for capital goods. His publications span books like Unternehmensorganisation (2025) and articles on topics like service marketing challenges and process efficiency in production systems. He actively supervises master’s theses on themes like customer satisfaction optimization and market analysis in China’s automotive sector. His expertise bridges academia and industry, with a focus on practical solutions for operational and strategic challenges. He is reachable via m.klimmer@hs-mannheim.de and via Webex at https://hs-mannheim.webex.com/meet/m.klimmer.

Balaraman RajanView profile

Associate Professor

• mHealth Technology
• Telemedicine
• Healthcare Operations Management
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Dr. Balaraman Rajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on healthcare operations, mHealth technology, and telemedicine applications in chronic disease management. He holds a faculty position with expertise in healthcare systems optimization and policy analysis. Dr. Rajan's work emphasizes redesigning healthcare delivery through digital technologies and evaluating their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare costs. His studies span topics like remote dental unit placement, electronic health record interoperability, and telemedicine efficacy for conditions such as migraines and Parkinson’s disease. Recent papers highlight the economic implications of mHealth adoption under different payment systems and the operational challenges in healthcare supply chains. His research trends show a strong focus on leveraging technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency in healthcare, particularly for underserved populations and chronic care management. He has contributed to case studies analyzing manufacturing agility and resource productivity in healthcare-related industries. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials, though his extensive publication record reflects active engagement in academic research and industry collaboration.

Cesar MalolesView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Retail Management
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Cesar Maloles is a Professor in the Department of Marketing at California State University, East Bay. His work focuses on consumer behavior, organizational dynamics, and retail management strategies. He holds a faculty position with extensive research on topics ranging from blood donation motivation through goal-setting to the impact of job insecurity in conflict zones and global retail strategies. Research interests include marketing strategies in challenging environments, ethical negotiation tactics, and customer retention mechanisms. His studies often bridge marketing theory with real-world applications, particularly in healthcare, retail, and international business contexts. He explores how psychological factors like stress and excitement influence retail environments and how brands like Muji leverage minimalist strategies effectively. Publications span over two decades, emphasizing themes such as consumer decision-making, organizational behavior under crisis, and ethical workplace dynamics. His recent work (2022-2024) highlights innovative approaches to motivating blood donations using behavioral economics principles. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the profile. Advising records are not provided, but his teaching and research align with marketing education priorities at CSUEB. Office hours and contact information are publicly listed for academic collaboration.

Li ChenView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Sport Marketing
• Human Resources Management
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Li Chen is a Professor in the College of Business at Delaware State University (DSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Sport Administration from Springfield College, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the University of Baltimore, and master’s and undergraduate degrees in Physical Education and Sport Management. His research focuses on consumer behavior in sport, sport marketing strategies, and human resources management within athletic organizations. Dr. Chen has published extensively on topics such as NCAA coaching evaluations, physical education policy, and the application of technology in fitness tracking. His professional memberships include the North America Society for Sport Management (NASSM), SHAPE America, and the Alliance for Sport Business. He has received notable awards, including the Outstanding Professional Service Award from ICSPAH and an Academic Achievement Award from National Who’s Who. Dr. Chen teaches courses such as Sport Management, Sport Marketing, and Coaching Practicum. His work often bridges theoretical research with practical applications in higher education and professional sport settings.

Alexander BraunView profile

Associate Professor

• Insurance-linked securities
• Risk transfer mechanisms
• InsurTech innovation
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Alexander Braun is Associate Professor of Insurance and Capital Markets at the University of St.Gallen, where he directs the Institute of Insurance Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from St.Gallen and previously worked in Lehman Brothers' capital markets division. His research specializes in insurance-linked securities, InsurTech innovation, and risk transfer mechanisms, with awards from the Casualty Actuarial Society and International Actuarial Association. Research focuses on three interconnected areas: 1) Design and pricing of catastrophe bonds and cyber ILS, employing factor models for risk-adjusted returns; 2) Digital insurance transformation, including blockchain applications and on-demand insurance models; 3) Climate risk finance, examining extreme weather impacts on equity markets and corporate finance. Methodologies combine empirical analysis, stochastic modeling, and mechanism design. Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in risk transfer mechanisms, notably developing novel pricing frameworks for natural catastrophe bonds and cyber ILS. Recent work extends to DAO governance design, climate risk integration in asset pricing, and optimal regulatory interventions for extreme events. Industry collaborations include projects on trade finance insurance and blockchain implementation. Dr. Braun leads SNSF-funded projects on insurance-linked securities valuation and teaches graduate courses in risk management, InsurTech, and blockchain applications. He serves on editorial boards of Journal of Risk and Insurance and Geneva Risk Papers, with significant media contributions to Swiss and German outlets on insurance innovation topics.

Fuqiang ZhangView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Strategic Customer Behavior
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Fuqiang Zhang is the Dan Broida Professor of Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on supply chain management, strategic customer behavior, and the intersection of technology innovation with operational strategies. He has contributed extensively to understanding supply chain coordination, contract design, and platform governance. University Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis Academic Rank: Professor Department: Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology His research bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, addressing topics such as modular assembly efficiency, energy policy analysis, and algorithmic fairness in work assignments. Recent work explores 3D printing’s impact on product strategies and the governance of retail platforms. Key themes across his articles include supply chain contracts, strategic customer behavior, and sustainable operations. He has published in top journals like Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management . His earlier research pioneered index decomposition analysis for energy efficiency tracking, adopted by global agencies like the World Bank.

• Tax Law
• Public Law
• International Tax Law
• +3 more

Andrea Buccisano is an Associate Professor of Tax Law at the University of Messina’s Department of Law 'Salvatore Pugliatti'. A prominent legal scholar, he has held academic positions since 1997, advancing to his current rank in 2019. His expertise spans Tax Law, Public Law, and International Tax Cooperation, with a focus on environmental taxation, procedural justice, and EU legal frameworks. He teaches Tax Law across undergraduate and graduate programs in Law and Economics, including courses on Tax Procedure and Environmental Fiscal Policy. Buccisano’s research explores tax policy, administrative cooperation, and legal compliance, supported by grants from MIUR and leadership roles in university-funded projects. He actively participates in national and international conferences, addressing topics like AI in taxation (PRODIGIT project) and maritime tax issues. His contributions to legal publications include over 50 articles in journals like Rivista di Diritto Tributario and Rivista del Diritto della Navigazione . Administratively, he serves on the Department’s governing board, chairs examination committees, and oversees digital initiatives for the Department. He has advised doctoral students and contributed to curriculum development in Legal Studies. His awards include a national qualification as an Associate Professor (2017) and a 1989 scholarship from the Fondazione Umberto Bonino. Buccisano’s work bridges academic research and practical policy, emphasizing tax fairness, environmental sustainability, and international legal harmonization. He remains a key figure in shaping tax law education and scholarship in Southern Italy.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Operations
• +3 more

Dr. Li Ding is a Professor in Operations Management at Durham University Business School and currently serves as the Faculty EDI Lead. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on applying probability, statistics, operations research, and machine learning to solve complex business problems, particularly in resource allocation within supply chain and healthcare operations. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Management Science , Production and Operations Management , and OR Spectrum . Her work has been funded by EPSRC and UKRI, addressing critical issues like ICU bed allocation during the pandemic. Dr. Ding teaches courses on Operations Management, Decision-Making, Business Modelling, and Supply Chain Risk Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research interests span decomposition methods, bandit problems, Markov Decision Processes, behavioral operations, and healthcare economics. She has supervised multiple students, including Samar Aoun, Xinyu Li, Yipu Yao, and Qiu Qiu. Her contributions to dynamic routing, vertical integration modeling, and fund performance analysis have been recognized through peer-reviewed publications and collaborative projects with industry partners.

• Economic History
• Business History
• Sustainability
• +3 more

Amélia Branco serves as an Associate Professor with Aggregation in the Department of Social Sciences at the Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG), University of Lisbon. She maintains dual research affiliations as a researcher at CSG – Research in Social Sciences and Management and an integrated member of GHES, the research centre for Economic and Social History. Her academic profile centers on bridging economic and business history with contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly through historical analysis of Portugal's forestry and cork industries. Education: Aggregation in Social Sciences, History (2022), ISEG PhD in Economic and Social History (2005), ISEG Master's in Economics (Natural Resources, Environment, Energy) Her research program critically examines long-term economic patterns in natural resource exploitation, with special emphasis on how historical institutional frameworks shape current sustainability practices. She actively develops interdisciplinary methodologies that connect historical analysis with environmental science and policy studies, particularly regarding the 19th-20th century Portuguese forestry sector. This approach positions her as a key contributor to sustainability science through historical perspectives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory expanding from core economic history into sustainability education and public health. While historical studies of the cork industry remain foundational, her work increasingly addresses pandemic impacts on education and sustainability integration in academic curricula. This evolution demonstrates methodological flexibility in applying historical frameworks to contemporary societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Scientific awards: No major scientific awards or fellowships documented Advising and professional service: Branco has supervised 11 Master's theses on economic history topics including cork industry dynamics, dairy exports, and financial markets. She coordinates the PhD program in Sustainability Science and the Master in Design for Sustainability, driving curriculum innovation since 2018 and 2020 respectively. Her institutional leadership includes membership in ULisboa's College of Food, Farming and Forestry and roles in ISEG's departmental governance and electoral commissions. Research infrastructure: Through her integration in GHES and CSG research centers, Branco participates in collaborative projects examining economic history and sustainability transitions. Her coordination of sustainability programs has established interdisciplinary research teams focused on resource management education and sustainable development policy.

Peter DanaherView profile

Professor

• Media Exposure Distributions
• Advertising Effectiveness
• Television Audience Measurement
• +6 more

Peter Danaher is a Professor of Marketing and Econometrics at Monash University in Australia, serving as Head of the Marketing Department (2019-2021). He holds visiting positions at leading institutions like London Business School and MIT. His research focuses on media exposure, advertising effectiveness, TV audience behavior, and internet usage. He currently co-edits the Journal of Marketing Research and has served on editorial boards of top journals. Key Projects: Leading 'Innovative Use of Customer Data for Business Growth' (2020-2025) 'Econometric Models for Marketing Decision Making' (2014-2020) 'New Methods for Analysing Marketing Databases' (2010-2012) Research Interests include: Advertising Effectiveness Television Audience Measurement Customer Satisfaction Forecasting and Sampling Notable Awards: INFORMS Long Term Impact Award (2017) Paul Green Award (2016) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Australia (2015) Grants and Collaborations: Secured ARC grants totaling millions, collaborating globally on projects like 'Harnessing Business Insights from Unstructured Customer Data' (2023-2026). His work bridges academia and industry, addressing digital media challenges and marketing strategies.

Kejia HuView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-AI Interaction
• Service System Design
• Forecasting
• +5 more

Kejia Hu is an Associate Professor of Management Science at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and a Fellow at Exeter College. She leads the Human-Algorithm Interaction (HAI) Lab, focusing on advancing AI-human collaboration frameworks. Her research spans service system design, forecasting under uncertainty, and AI transformation strategies in industries like healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Notable contributions include the Four-Level AI Transformation Framework and the Epitome experimental platform for decision-making studies. She serves on editorial boards for Production and Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management , and holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as INFORMS and POMS. Her industry engagements include advising Fortune 500 firms like Dell, Nissan, and Marriott on AI strategy and operational optimization. Recognitions include the '40 Under 40' award from Poets & Quants and multiple best paper awards. Education : Details not explicitly stated in profile but inferred through academic roles. Grants & Projects : Current DPhil opportunity focuses on AI-driven credit analysis in private asset management. Labs/Initiatives : Founder of Human-Algorithm Interaction Lab; Co-Director of Executive Diploma AI for Business. Teaching expertise includes Business Analytics for MBAs, statistical methods for PhDs, and executive education programs on AI strategy.

• Corporate Governance
• Insider Trading
• Network Analysis
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Dr. Xiaoke Ye is a Lecturer in the School of Management at the University of Liverpool, joining in September 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Bayes Business School (City University of London, 2023) and prior studies at Bayes and the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, including corporate governance, insider trading, network analysis, M&A, and supply-chain networks. He has taught at the University of Liverpool, LSE, and Bayes Business School, and served as a Stata instructor for Timberlake Consultants and data analyst for Smart Insider. He is a Fellow of the Advance Higher Education (FHEA, 2022). Education: Ph.D. in Finance, Bayes Business School (2023) Prior studies at Bayes Business School and University of Cambridge Research interests span corporate governance mechanisms, analyzing insider trading behaviors, network effects in supply chains, and M&A dynamics. His work bridges finance theory with empirical evidence, using advanced econometric techniques. Recent articles explore executive compensation structures, investor psychology biases, and governance roles of supply chains and customers. Professional Activities: Referee for journals including British Accounting Review , Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance , and European Journal of Finance (2024–present) Teaching includes postgraduate Corporate Finance modules at Liverpool and undergraduate/summer school courses in finance, econometrics, and business analysis at multiple institutions. His teaching qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (Distinction) and Associate Fellow status (AFHEA).

• Marketing
• Brand Image
• Innovation Management
• +6 more

Stefan Markovic is a Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Department at NEOMA Business School, France. Previously, he held positions at Copenhagen Business School, where he led research initiatives on marketing ethics and branding. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences (with international distinctions) from ESADE Business School, Spain, and multiple advanced degrees in business administration. His research focuses on intersections between marketing, brand image, innovation, and ethics, with publications in top journals like Business & Society , Journal of Business Ethics , and Industrial Marketing Management . He co-edits Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility and chairs interdisciplinary research groups. Teaching excellence awards include mentorship in marketing, strategy, and ethics across global programs, including executive MBAs. His work bridges academic research with industry through partnerships in tourism, fashion, and music sectors. Recent articles emphasize B2B ethics, SME resilience, and CSR-driven innovation. He is a leader in EMAC and actively contributes to policy discussions on sustainability reporting and mandatory due diligence. His book The Routledge Companion to Responsible Business reflects his commitment to ethical business practices.

• Transport Economics
• Aviation Management
• Sustainability in Transportation
• +5 more

Dr. Dariusz Tłoczyński is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and the Department of Transport Market . He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Transport Market . His research focuses on sustainable aviation, ESG implementation in airports, transport economics, and policy analysis. His work emphasizes decarbonization strategies, airport sustainability measures, and the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in transportation systems. Key research interests include the impact of ESG frameworks on airport operations, sustainable aviation fuels, green practices in air transport, and the socio-economic dimensions of transportation infrastructure. He has extensively studied Polish airports, particularly Gdańsk Airport, analyzing their operational efficiency and environmental impact. His publications often explore the intersection of policy, technology, and market dynamics in shaping the aviation sector's future. Recent articles highlight his contributions to decarbonization strategies aligned with the European Green Deal, multi-criteria analysis for sustainable infrastructure projects, and the role of non-financial reporting in airports. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, offering actionable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders. While no formal awards are listed, his active research and leadership position reflect his significant contributions to transport economics and sustainability. His advisory role and teaching responsibilities further underscore his commitment to advancing academic and practical knowledge in transportation systems.

Rodrigo Ibañez GarciaView profile

Professor

• Sports Management
• Cardioprotection in Sports
• Energy Efficiency
• +2 more

Rodrigo Ibañez Garcia is a Professor in the Department of Physical Activity and Sport at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Sports Sciences, affiliated with the UMUSPORT research group. His doctoral research focused on cardioprotection in aquatic sports facilities. His research spans sports facility safety protocols, energy efficiency in sports centers, quality standard implementation for recreational facilities, and emergency response training models. Recent work examines active mobility coverage in urban sports infrastructure and economic impacts of renewable energy systems in clubs. Article analysis reveals consistent focus on operational safety and efficiency in sports environments, particularly regarding emergency medical readiness in aquatic facilities and standardization frameworks for sports tourism infrastructure.