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Marcus RogersView profile

Professor

• Digital Forensics
• Cyber Security
• Cyber Crime
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Marcus Rogers is Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University, where he directs the Cyber Forensics Lab. He holds dual fellowships with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS). Previously, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Digital Forensics Security & Law and Secretary of AAFS. Education includes: PhD in Forensic Psychology, University of Manitoba (2001) MA in Personality Psychology, University of Manitoba (1995) BA in Psychology/Criminology, University of Manitoba (1986) His research integrates behavioral science with digital forensics, focusing on: Psychological profiling of cybercriminals and online offenders Advanced cyber forensic methodologies including mobile/GPU forensics Predictive modeling of cyber threats and adversarial behavior IT insider threats and cyber terrorism dynamics This interdisciplinary approach advances evidence analytics and digital crime scene interpretation. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on cybercrime psychology, forensic methodologies, and digital evidence innovation, with recent work emphasizing behavioral analytics, adversarial modeling, and advanced data recovery techniques. Major scientific honors include: Paul H. Chapman Medal for justice innovation (2009) AAFS Digital Sciences Research/Case Study Awards (2012, 2013) Fellow distinctions from AAFS and CERIAS University Faculty Scholar (2008) He leads the Cyber Forensics Lab, developing novel investigative tools like SMIRK (SMS forensics) and TracHac (cell phone analysis). Secured multiple grants for digital evidence research from federal and industry partners. Extensive professional engagements include chairing NIST OSAC committees and FBI InfraGard membership.

• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Materiality
• Social Media Marketing
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Dr Rebecca Mardon is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Marketing at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Her research explores consumption through a sociocultural lens, focusing on how digital technologies shape consumption practices and influence consumers' identities, relationships, and well-being. She serves as Director of the Business Studies PhD Programme and is a member of Cardiff Business School's Shadow Management Board. Dr Mardon holds a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning from Cardiff University (2019), a PhD in Marketing from the University of Southampton (2015), and a BA (First Class Hons) in Advertising and Marketing Communications from Bournemouth University (2011). Her primary research interests include materiality and digital materiality, ownership and sharing practices, online consumer collectives, social media influencers, fandom and anti-fandom, and marketplace conflict. Her work examines how digital technologies impact experiences of ownership, how influencers navigate complex relationships with followers, how 'deviant' consumption communities thrive despite external vilification, and why seemingly irrational conflicts persist within online consumer collectives. Dr Mardon's publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of digital technologies and consumer behavior, particularly examining influencer marketing, parasocial relationships, digital possessions, and community dynamics. Her recent work shows increasing attention to negative relationship dynamics in influencer-follower interactions and the complexities of digital ownership in sharing economies. Sidney Levy Award Honourable Mention, 2024 Editor's Choice, Journal of Consumer Research, 2023 Research Award, Academy of Marketing, 2017 Best Paper Award, Consumer Culture Theory Conference, 2016 Editor's Choice, Journal of Marketing Management, 2016 Best Paper Award, Consumer Culture Theory Conference, 2013 Dr Mardon is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Marketing Management and the Journal of Business Research, and a member of the ESRC Peer Review College. She supervises PhD students exploring sociocultural aspects of consumer culture using qualitative research methods, with current students Wahura Kabutha and Zoe Feng. Her past supervisees include Bader Alkaffary (completed 2022) and James Davies (completed 2021). She teaches digital marketing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BS3012 Digital Marketing (Module Leader), BST240 Digital Marketing, BST356 Digital Marketing, and BST212 Conducting Research in Marketing & Strategy. Her teaching blends the latest research-based insights with current industry best practice.

Holly NguyenView profile

Associate Professor

• Employment and Crime
• Illicit Drug Markets
• Rewards from Crime
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Holly Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Public Policy at The Pennsylvania State University, and Associate Director of the Criminal Justice Research Center. She holds a dual affiliation with the School of Public Policy and the Department of Criminology and Sociology. Her research focuses on employment-crime relationships, illicit drug markets, and criminological theory, emphasizing the 'crime as work' framework. Current projects include analyzing prison life courses using Pennsylvania corrections data and exploring the intersections between legal/informal employment and criminal behavior. Nguyen’s work bridges criminology with socio-economic analysis, examining factors like monetary returns from crime, criminal capital, and policy impacts. Her research has been published in top journals such as Justice Quarterly , Journal of Quantitative Criminology , and Criminology & Public Policy . She has contributed to understanding prison policies, drug market dynamics, and the role of economic conditions in criminal decision-making. Her articles consistently address themes of crime as an economic choice, the influence of labor markets on offending, and the effectiveness of correctional programs. Nguyen’s interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral economics, sociology, and penology to inform evidence-based policy. Nguyen leads the Criminology Undergraduate Program and actively participates in the Criminal Justice Research Center, fostering collaborations on projects like prison drug testing efficacy and vocational rehabilitation strategies. She has advised numerous research initiatives but no formal student advisees are listed.

Lin YangView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Consumer Behaviour
• Sustainable Consumption
• Digital Communication Interaction
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Dr. Lin Yang is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE). She holds a PhD in Marketing from Victoria University of Wellington and has previously served as a Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia and a Teaching Fellow at Victoria University of Wellington. Her academic work spans teaching, research, and public engagement in consumer behavior, sustainable consumption, digital communication, and cross-cultural marketing. PhD in Marketing, Victoria University of Wellington, 2014 Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, University of Otago, 2005 Graduate Diploma in Marketing, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 2004 Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Monash University, 2017 Dr. Yang’s research focuses on understanding consumer behavior in the context of sustainability, digital engagement, and cross-cultural differences. Her work investigates green consumption in emerging markets, consumer trust in online reviews, and the impact of social media on brand perception. She applies theoretical frameworks such as cue utilisation theory and balance theory to explore how consumers evaluate products and respond to marketing stimuli. Her recent research outputs include studies on airline avoidance after accidents, green product purchase intentions, and public health communication via social media. These publications appear in journals like the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services , International Journal of Consumer Studies , and Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing . Her work often involves international collaborations, particularly with scholars in Asia and New Zealand. Teaching Merit Certificate, University of Tasmania, 2021 Member, British Academy of Management (2019) Member, Australian Marketing Institute (2019) Adjunct Research Fellow, 2018–2022 Member, Academy of Marketing (2015) Member, ANZMAC (2008) Member, Marketing in Asia Scholar Group (2008) Dr. Yang has supervised PhD and honours students on topics including social media for public health, zero-waste practices in hospitality, and consumer eWOM. She has secured internal funding from the University of Tasmania for her project on star ratings in online reviews and led an industry research project for the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers on ICT adoption. She is actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses such as Consumer Decision Making and Marketing Management, and she mentors aspiring researchers interested in sustainable consumption and digital marketing. She is a member of the Industry Transformation and Sustainability research group within the ARC Hub for Sustainable Onshore Lobster Aquaculture, where she led a sub-project on consumer acceptance of tropical rock lobsters. Her public engagement includes media appearances on ABC News and SBS Chinese, where she discusses fast furniture, Chinese entrepreneurship in Tasmania, and sustainable consumer practices.

Stephanie OnetoView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Luxury Consumption
• Status and Social Identity
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Stephanie Oneto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Wyoming's College of Business. Her academic work focuses on consumer behavior, luxury consumption, and status-driven marketing. Education: Ph.D., M.A., and B.S. from the University of Houston and the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her research explores consumption-related emotions, social welfare implications, counterfeit goods, and the psychological impacts of religiosity on luxury consumption. She has published extensively on topics including cannabis regulation, moral emotions, and stigmatized product adoption. Her teaching interests include advertising, consumer behavior, and marketing research. Key trends in her publications include interdisciplinary studies of consumer psychology, social identity in consumption patterns, and ethical implications of luxury and counterfeit goods. Articles highlight the intersection of cultural, legal, and religious influences on consumer decisions.

Kate DauntView profile

Professor

• Audience reception of disinformation
• Social media influencers
• Consumer misbehaviour
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Kate Daunt is Professor of Marketing at Cardiff Business School and Co-Director of Cardiff University's Security, Crime and Intelligence Innovation Institute. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University (2008) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM) and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honour Society. Her research focuses on: Audience reception of disinformation in digital environments Dynamics of social media influencers and parasocial relationships Consumer misbehaviour and deviant service interactions Behavioural change through service design interventions Servicescape impacts on consumer experiences Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on consumer psychology in technology-mediated environments, with recent work exploring disinformation propagation, influencer marketing ethics, and robotic service interventions. Research frequently employs mixed-methods approaches across hospitality, retail, healthcare and digital contexts. Honors & Awards: Emerald Literati Award (2024) Martin Evans Teaching Excellence Award (2019) Cardiff University Research Fellowship (2016-2017) Multiple 'Best Paper' awards in service marketing She currently supervises doctoral candidate Katie Lloyd and previously served as Deputy Director of Doctoral Studies. As Co-Director of the Security, Crime & Intelligence Innovation Institute, she leads interdisciplinary research teams examining behavioral aspects of security and disinformation.

• Consumer Deviance
• Sustainable Consumption
• Word-of-Mouth Processes
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Peter Voyer is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. from Ivey Business School, Western University, along with an MBA from the University of New Brunswick, and undergraduate degrees in Psychology (Carleton University) and Mathematics/Physics (University of Ottawa). His research focuses on consumer deviance, sustainable consumption, word-of-mouth processes, and service marketing, with notable contributions to brand management and leadership frameworks derived from military strategy. Professional affiliations include the American Marketing Association, Association for Consumer Research, and Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. He has received military honors for service in Afghanistan and over three decades in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the General Campaign Star Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration (CD2). Key research areas include applying military leadership principles to organizational challenges, analyzing consumer behavior through social norms and tie strength, and exploring sustainable consumption patterns. His work bridges academic and applied domains, with case studies on rebranding (e.g., Alfa Romeo), leadership in uncertain times, and big data-driven consumer insights. Voyer has secured grants for research on commitment barriers and word-of-mouth analysis. His teaching and case writing span marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and leadership development, reflecting his interdisciplinary background in business and military service.

Daniel FringsView profile

Professor

• Social Identity
• Addiction
• Mental Health
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Professor Daniel Frings is an academic and practicing psychotherapist affiliated with London South Bank University , where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise in the School of Applied Sciences . He earned his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Kent in 2008, followed by a visiting researcher role at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Education : PhD in Social Psychology (2008), University of Kent. Frings’ research spans social identity processes, addiction, mental health, psychophysiology, and AI-driven healthcare solutions . His work often intersects with commercial mental health product development, including apps and online platforms, and has been funded by entities such as the Economic and Social Research Council and Cancer Research UK . Recent studies focus on AI applications in cardiac care, identity dynamics in addiction recovery, and the psychological impact of dietary identities like veganism. His academic contributions include over 98 research outputs, with recent emphasis on AI-driven appointment systems, problematic social media use, and alcohol/vaping cessation . He also maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Faversham, UK, integrating person-centered therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

• Service Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Consumer Behavior
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Kate Letheren is an Associate Professor at the Peter Faber Business School, Faculty of Law and Business. Her research primarily explores the intersection of technology and service delivery, with a focus on artificial intelligence, service robotics, consumer behavior, and digital marketing. She investigates how emerging technologies transform service experiences and consumer interactions. Her research interests span: Service Management : AI-driven service recovery, task allocation in human-robot teams. Consumer Behavior : Vulnerability, digital self-narratives, and ethical advertising. Robotics & AI : Anthropomorphism design, deepfake implications, and robotic guardianship. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent themes: the optimization of AI/robotics in service contexts, ethical considerations in synthetic media, and consumer-centric strategies for vulnerable populations. Her work often integrates marketing, psychology, and technology management perspectives.

• Critical Criminology
• Sports Sociology
• Youth Criminality
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Dr. Grace Gallacher is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology at Teesside University's Department of Law, Policing and Investigation. She chairs the British Society of Criminology Postgraduate Committee and researches intersections of sports, technology, and criminal behavior. Her work examines how competitive environments and emerging technologies generate deviant behaviors, with focus areas including sports ethics, youth athletics, and digital subcultures. Research employs critical criminology frameworks to analyze power structures in athletic institutions and online spaces. Publications consistently explore themes of exploitation in sports, societal impacts of technology, and neoliberal influences on behavior. Awards information is not documented in available materials.

• Health psychology
• Social and personality psychology
• Digital health interventions
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Dr. Ilona McNeill is a Lecturer in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) at the School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Amsterdam and a MSc in Social and Organizational Psychology from Leiden University. Her interdisciplinary research bridges health, environmental, and social psychology, focusing on self-regulatory processes in decision-making related to health, wellbeing, and sustainability. PhD in Psychology, University of Amsterdam MSc in Social and Organizational Psychology, Leiden University Dr. McNeill’s research centers on understanding and improving human decision-making in critical domains such as health self-management, disaster preparedness, and low-carbon living. She investigates how digital health interventions, AI, and social norms can be leveraged to support behavior change. Her current work emphasizes holistic self-management of health across physical, psychological, and social domains, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. She also explores the acceptance of AI in health diagnostics by both patients and professionals. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital health, environmental psychology, and risk communication. Themes include the role of AI in sustainable consumption, the design of effective public warnings using maps, and interventions to improve health and environmental behaviors. Her work often employs experimental and survey methodologies to test behavioral interventions and assess psychological constructs. Dr. McNeill has secured both internal and external research funding, including an internal Swinburne grant on AI and circular consumption and an external grant from the Dutch Research Council on group indecision. She actively supervises higher degree research students, including a PhD project on CBT for older adults. She welcomes applications from students interested in Honours, Master's, or PhD projects in her research areas. She has contributed to the development of validated psychological measures, such as the Constructive and Unconstructive Worry Questionnaire, and has published in high-impact journals including Journal of Applied Psychology , PLoS ONE , and Preventive Medicine . Her work has been cited extensively and has influenced both academic discourse and public policy. Dr. McNeill teaches advanced quantitative methods and serves as a thesis supervisor for graduate students. She is committed to training the next generation of psychologists and promoting rigorous, impactful research in health and environmental behavior.

Meghann M. LucyView profile

Assistant Professor

• sociology of health and medicine
• consumption
• deviance and social control
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Meghann M. Lucy is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies at Truman State University, with an upcoming position at Montana State University. Her research focuses on the sociology of health and medicine, consumption patterns, deviance, social control, and housing, particularly exploring intersections between medicalization and criminalization of behaviors like hoarding. She employs ethnography, interviews, and administrative data analysis in her work. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, Boston University (2024) M.A. in Liberal Studies: American Studies, The Graduate Center, CUNY (2013) B.A. in Political Science, University of Wyoming (2009) Research Interests: Meghann investigates the medicalization and criminalization of deviant overaccumulation (hoarding), the opioid crisis’s impact on obituaries, leisure computer use’s effects on physical activity, and the role of clutter in self-identity construction. Her work bridges sociological theory with empirical analysis. Awards & Recognition: 2023 ASA Consumers & Consumption Graduate Student Paper Award 2024 Honorable Mention for Best Student Paper (ASA Mental Health Section) 2022 Teaching Fellow Award in Sociology (Boston University) Editorial & Academic Contributions: She served as Editorial Assistant for the Journal of Health and Social Behavior and Co-editor for Accounts: The ASA Economic Sociology Newsletter . Her work appears in journals like Journal of Consumer Culture and Social Science & Medicine .

• Consumer Psychology
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Health Services Access
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Richard Vann is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Gonzaga University, blending industry leadership experience with goal psychology to advance consumer and societal well-being. His research and teaching focus on ethical marketing, sustainability, and health outcomes. Ph.D., Marketing with a Specialization in Sustainable Business Practices, University of Wyoming MBA, Concentration in Marketing, Gonzaga University MIT, Secondary Education, Gonzaga University BS, Multinational Business Operations, Florida State University His research explores how marketing strategies can foster healthier, more equitable systems. Topics include consumer vulnerability, marketplace influence on ethical actions, and visual perspectives in health goal pursuit, with publications in journals like the Journal of Consumer Psychology and Journal of Public Policy & Marketing . Richard teaches MKTG 410: Digital Marketing and MBUS 627: Marketing Theory and Practice, emphasizing experiential learning through real-world applications.

Howook Sean ChangView profile

Associate Professor

• Customer Experience Management
• Green Operations
• Optimal Pricing
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Howook Sean Chang is an Associate Professor at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management within Florida International University , specializing in hospitality management. His expertise includes Customer Experience Management , Green Operations , Optimal Pricing , Product & Service Development , and Service Innovation . With over a decade of teaching experience and industry roles spanning hotel front desk operations to casino analysis, Dr. Chang bridges practical and academic hospitality research. His work has appeared in top-tier journals like Cornell Hospitality Quarterly , and he has presented over 20 peer-reviewed conference papers. Research trends in Dr. Chang’s publications focus on sustainability in hospitality (e.g., green practices, energy conservation), service innovation (e.g., service recovery, loyalty programs), and consumer behavior (e.g., wine consumption, meal kits). His work often integrates technology (e.g., crowdsourcing platforms) and environmental psychology to address modern hospitality challenges.

Karen HoltView profile

Associate Professor

• Sexual Deviance
• Sexual Offending
• Sexual Violence
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Karen Holt is an Associate Professor at the School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, with a PhD (2015), MPhil (2012), MA (2009), and BS (2007) in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and DeSales University. Based in East Lansing, MI, her research intersects sexual deviance, media influence, and sexual violence, particularly within the BDSM community. Educational Background: PhD, MPhil, MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College; BS in Criminal Justice from DeSales University. Research Focus: Explores pornography use among sexual offenders, harm dynamics in BDSM communities, situational factors in clergy abuse, and sextortion mechanisms. Her work bridges criminology with gender studies and digital forensic analysis. Current Research Trends: Analyzes digital crime (e.g., online sextortion, incel subcultures), media framing of violence, and the role of VR in exacerbating problematic behavior. Collaborates on cold case investigations and gender-based violence through academic-practitioner networks. Professional Affiliations: Active in the American Society of Criminology, Center for Gender in Global Context, Research Consortium on Gender-Based Violence, and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). Serves on ATSA Michigan chapter and Small Talk advocacy center boards. Recent Publications: Investigate digital crime patterns, pornography's societal impact, and trauma recovery in BDSM contexts, appearing in Violence and Victims , Sexual Abuse , and Journal of Behavioral Medicine .