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Ronny BaierlView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Decision Making
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Prof. Ronny Baierl serves as Professor of Key Qualifications at Dresden University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Business Administration since 2017, concurrently holding roles as Chairman of the Examination Board and supervisor for university cooperation with New Uzbekistan University. Previously, he was Professor of Business Administration at SRH University of Applied Sciences Berlin (2013-2017) and held positions at University of St. Gallen and WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, with practical experience in management consultancies and automotive sector. His research centers on innovation-oriented management and entrepreneurial thinking, with specific expertise in entrepreneurship education (particularly digital environments), service management, team composition dynamics, and competence development frameworks. He investigates social interaction's impact on entrepreneurial intentions among hearing-impaired populations and analyzes coopetition dynamics in corporate venture capital. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on social/inclusive entrepreneurship with recurring emphasis on deaf/hard-of-hearing communities. His work integrates entrepreneurial team decision-making studies with network attribute analysis in corporate innovation contexts, frequently employing conjoint analysis and meta-study methodologies across interdisciplinary boundaries. Scientific Awards : No awards or fellowships were specified in available documentation. Advising and Grants Thesis Supervision : Actively guides bachelor's/master's theses on innovation management, business development, and competence frameworks with empirical survey requirements for advanced work Student Support System : Enforces strict timelines including 24-hour email responses, two-week recommendation preparation, and four-week paper corrections Project Leadership : Directed Center for Interdisciplinary Education (2017-2025) and managed Convictus UG consultancy (2016-2025), indicating substantial project funding oversight Labs and Teams : Former director of Dresden University's Center for Interdisciplinary Education (2017-2025) and SRH Berlin's Institute for Service Management (2016-2018), with active international collaborations including New Uzbekistan University and Sapienza University of Rome.

Marina FiedlerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Organizations
• Information Systems and Organizational Behavior
• Sustainable Management Practices
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Prof. Dr. Marina Fiedler holds the Chair of Management, People and Information at the University of Passau since 2010. She is an Associate Editor at the Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research (SBUR) and heads the Passau experimental laboratory PAULA . Her academic journey includes a PhD (2004) and habilitation (2008) from the University of Munich, with visiting professorships at Corvinus University and State University of Management.

Linus DahlanderView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Networks
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Linus Dahlander is a Professor of Strategy and holder of the Lufthansa Group Chair in Innovation at ESMT Berlin. He earned his PhD from Chalmers University of Technology and completed a postdoc at Stanford University. His research focuses on innovation networks, open innovation, and organizational decision-making, with a particular emphasis on how ideas emerge and propagate in communities. Dahlander has held roles at Imperial College Business School and has visiting appointments at institutions like the Stockholm School of Economics. His teaching spans MBA, EMBA, and PhD programs, covering digitalization, entrepreneurship, and strategy. Notable awards include being named one of the Best 40 Under 40 Professors by Poets & Quants (2017). His work bridges academia and practice, with consulting engagements for firms like BMW, Siemens, and startups. Recent research explores AI-driven innovation, crowdsourcing dynamics, and bias in idea evaluation. Key themes in his articles include open innovation strategies in AI contexts, peer evaluation mechanisms, and organizational lock-in effects. His contributions to journals like the Strategic Management Journal and Academy of Management Journal highlight interdisciplinary approaches to innovation challenges.

Mark BeasleyView profile

Professor

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
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Mark Beasley is the Alan T. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. He specializes in enterprise risk management, corporate governance, auditing, and internal control. His leadership in the ERM Initiative focuses on advancing the discipline through research, executive education, and strategic integration with corporate governance. Education: PhD in Accounting from Michigan State University (1994), BS in Accounting (cum laude) from Auburn University (1982). Professional Roles: Served on COSO’s ERM Advisory Council, chaired the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA), and is a former AICPA Technical Manager. His research emphasizes ERM’s role in strategic planning, risk governance, and board oversight. Notable contributions include studies on risk oversight maturity, pandemic risk management, and tax-planning governance. Awards include AAA’s Distinguished Contributions to Accounting Literature Award and being named to NACD’s '100 People to Watch' (2012). Teaching and engagement: A member of NC State’s Academy of Outstanding Teachers, he teaches courses on ERM, auditing, and financial reporting. His work extends to executive education programs for boards and senior executives. Awards: AAA Competitive Manuscript Award, Auditing Section’s Outstanding Educator Award, and multiple teaching recognitions.

• Service Operations Management
• Customer Experience Evaluation
• E-Business Supply Chain Management
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Sid Ghosh serves as a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management within the Faculty of Business and Law at Bournemouth University. Based at the Executive Business Centre (EB501), he maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning service operations, digital business models, and sustainable supply chains. His research focuses on customer experience evaluation within service operations , technology's impact on service delivery , e-business supply chain management , and product/service quality systems . Recent work examines cryptocurrency investment behaviors, mobile app shopping adoption among UK millennials, and pandemic-driven shifts in online customer experience. His research connects to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Quality Education, Industry Innovation, Responsible Consumption, and Climate Action. Dr. Ghosh serves on the Editorial Board of The International Journal of Quality and Standards (a BSI journal) and has reviewed for ABS-rated journals including International Journal of Operations and Production Management. His publication record spans international journals such as International Journal of Project Management and Business Process Management Journal. Best Paper Prize at British Academy of Management Conference (Said Business School, Oxford, 2005) HEFCE Funded Bournemouth University Promising Researcher Fellowship (2004) Invited evaluator for AHRC grant proposals As a PhD Supervisor, he has guided doctoral research on topics including Six Sigma implementation in Ducab and airline operations performance during crisis periods. His current projects include assessing supply chain capabilities within the BCP Council Area. Dr. Ghosh is an active member of both the Academy of Marketing and the British Academy of Management, regularly presenting at their conferences.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Virtual/Augmented Reality (VR/AR)
• User Experience (UX)
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Vassilis Charisis is a Professor of Creative Technologies and Associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, Edinburgh Napier University . He holds a PhD and MPhil in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and VR/AR from the University of Glasgow and serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) and University of West Attica (Greece). Former roles include Professor of HCI and VR/AR at Glasgow Caledonian University Founder and Director of VRS Lab and VRDS Lab Director of Visual, Affective and Pervasive Systems (VAPS) research group His research spans Human-Computer Interaction , Virtual/Augmented Reality , User Experience (UX) , Artificial Intelligence , and Medical Simulation . With over £12.5M in research funding and 100+ publications, he focuses on: Automotive Engineering : AR/VR interfaces, collision avoidance systems Healthcare Applications : Dialysis training, telemedicine Consumer Electronics : UX optimization, gesture recognition Recent publications highlight trends in XR for geriatric rehabilitation , AI-driven AR HUD systems , and IoT security frameworks . His work integrates AI, immersive environments , and user-centered design across domains. Scientific Awards International awards for automotive design (FIAT, Opel) Professional memberships: MIET, FBCS, FRSA, FDSRI, SFHEA He advises on PhD supervision (e.g., Kweku Bram Larbi) and contributes to advisory committees like the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance . His projects include: VR Dialysis Training Systems (Kidney Research UK, NHS) noPILLLS in the Water (EU FP7, £7.5M) Collision Avoidance AR Interfaces for emergency vehicles

Muhammed-Fatih KayaView profile

Researcher

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
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Muhammed-Fatih Kaya is a postdoctoral researcher and research coordinator at the Chair of Information Systems and Intelligent Systems within the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim. He also heads the Business Information Systems Service Center, which manages program administration and academic advising for Business Information Systems programs at the Universities of Hohenheim and Stuttgart. Dr. Kaya earned his Master of Science in Business Informatics from the Universities of Hohenheim and Stuttgart and completed his doctorate in machine learning in August 2022 with the grade 'summa cum laude' (very good with distinction). His dissertation focused on 'Automated Pattern Recognition of Communication Behavior in Electronic Business Negotiations.' His research spans multiple domains at the intersection of artificial intelligence and business processes, with primary interests in natural language processing, machine learning, pattern recognition, predictive analytics, electronic negotiations, and negotiation support systems. Dr. Kaya's work consistently applies AI techniques to understand and improve business communication and negotiation processes, demonstrating a strong trajectory from foundational pattern recognition research to current applications of deep learning in digital negotiations. Dr. Kaya's scholarly contributions reveal an evolving research focus that has progressed from analyzing communication patterns in negotiations to exploring cutting-edge AI applications in business contexts, with increasing emphasis on practical implementations of machine learning in business processes and educational frameworks for AI competencies. Springer Group Decision and Negotiation Young Researcher Award (2019) Springer Best Paper Award at the International Group Decision and Negotiation Conference in Tokyo (2023) Dr. Kaya serves actively in academic service roles, including as a member of the editorial board of the Group Decision and Negotiation Journal since 2023 and as a reviewer for various business information systems publications. He participates in the ABBA: AI for Business | Business for AI project coordinated by the University of Hohenheim. His committee work includes membership on the Master's program admissions committee (since 2019), Bachelor and Master Study Committees (since 2020), the Senate Commission for Studies and Teaching (since 2020), and the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (since 2022). As head of the Business Information Systems Service Center, Dr. Kaya oversees program management and academic advising for the joint Bachelor's and Master's programs in Business Information Systems at the Universities of Hohenheim and Stuttgart, demonstrating his commitment to both research excellence and educational leadership.

Oswin MaurerView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing
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Oswin Maurer is a tenured Full Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Bolzano (Italy). His work focuses on consumer behavior, tourism management, and experimental design with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation. He teaches marketing and tourism management courses in both English and German at the Bachelor and Master levels, including the Bachelor in Tourism, Sport and Event Management and the Master in Tourism Management. Research Interests Professor Maurer explores topics such as pro-environmental behavior in tourism, food waste reduction strategies, and the impact of pricing models on tourist spending. His experimental approaches include interventions like persuasive messaging in hotel buffets and analyzing the role of social media in tourism marketing. He has pioneered studies on workation trends and the integration of work and leisure in South Tyrol. Publications His recent work spans AI adoption challenges in hospitality, metaverse-based consumption patterns, and the socio-economic impacts of tourism. Over 50 publications reflect his focus on sustainability, technology, and behavioral economics. Notable contributions include frameworks for place-related pro-environmental actions and studies on tourism's effects on community well-being. Affiliations He leads the Smart Tourism Laboratory and advises the Tourism Management Club. His research collaborations span international journals like Annals of Tourism Research and Sustainability, emphasizing open-access publishing to maximize impact. Grants & Impact His funded projects address critical issues like food waste reduction in tourism settings and the economic implications of all-inclusive travel packages. He actively engages with policy makers through frameworks for estimating tourism carrying capacity and preserving local resources.

Matthias FuchsView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Tourism
• Big Data Analytics
• Circular Economy
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Matthias Fuchs is a tenured full professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His research focuses on sustainable tourism, big data analytics, circular economy frameworks, and strategic management in tourism destinations. He teaches courses such as M-1 Strategic Management and is actively involved in curriculum development for e-tourism and business intelligence. His work integrates quantitative methods like clustering algorithms (e.g., k-Means, DBSCAN) with qualitative analyses to address tourism challenges. Key research areas include real-time tourism monitoring via Google Maps data, socio-economic impact assessments of tourism, and post-Cartesian ontologies challenging conventional economic paradigms. He explores creativity's role in fostering innovative regions through network science and Buddhist philosophy-influenced frameworks. Publications span topics from cultural tourism sustainability in Sweden to the application of convolutional neural networks for Instagram analysis. Despite no explicit awards listed, his contributions to e-tourism curricula and big data methodologies reflect significant scholarly influence. Fuchs advocates for transformative science to align tourism with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing ethical leadership and justice-oriented socio-economic policies. Teaching responsibilities include guiding students in tourism management, strategic leadership, and destination marketing. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business intelligence, environmental science, and philosophy to address contemporary tourism challenges.

Xiaojun YuanView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Computer Interaction
• Information Retrieval
• User Interface Design
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Xiaojun (Jenny) Yuan is an Associate Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York, within the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Information Retrieval, emphasizing user interface design and human information behavior. She has secured grants from institutions like the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New York State Education Department. Dr. Yuan holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside advanced degrees in Statistics and Computer Science. She actively contributes to professional committees (e.g., ACM SIGIR, ASIS&T) and editorial boards, including the Aslib Journal of Information Management and Annual Review of Information Science and Technology . Her work addresses technology accessibility, pandemic response systems, and inclusive design for marginalized populations. Her research spans decades, with notable contributions to voice search optimization, cultural aspects of interface design, and technology adoption patterns during crises. Recent studies investigate algorithmic fairness, privacy concerns in aging populations, and pandemic-era educational technology. Dr. Yuan's interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, sociology, and public health to tackle real-world challenges like health equity and emergency preparedness. Grants: Institute of Museum and Library Services, SUNY Seed Grant, NY State Education Department Editorial Roles: Aslib Journal of Information Management, Annual Review of Information Science and Technology Professional Memberships: ASIS&T, ACM, IEEE Her publications highlight trends in conversational search systems, gamified learning tools, and the societal impacts of AI. Ongoing research explores culturally responsive keyboard designs and pandemic data visualization for underrepresented groups.

Ainsworth Anthony BaileyView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing
• Retail Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Ainsworth Anthony Bailey is an Associate Professor with tenure at the Neff College of Business and Innovation, University of Toledo. He specializes in marketing and international business, focusing on areas such as social media marketing, retail theft, mobile payments, and celebrity endorsements. His research has been published in prestigious journals like Journal of Advertising and Psychology and Marketing . Dr. Bailey holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Iowa, alongside multiple advanced degrees including an MEd in Educational Administration and an MA in French from the University of Toledo. His teaching portfolio includes courses on marketing principles, buyer behavior, and customer relationship management. His research interests span consumer behavior in digital contexts, the impact of celebrity endorsements, and ethical challenges in marketing. Notable contributions include studies on retail employee theft, green advertising, and the role of social media in consumer decision-making. Education: PhD (Business Administration/Marketing), University of Iowa (2001) MEd (Educational Administration), University of Toledo (2008) MA (French), University of Toledo (2011) MBA (Finance & Investments), Baruch College (1992) BSc (Economics), University of the West Indies (1985) Dr. Bailey has received numerous awards, including Best Paper awards at MBAA conferences and grants supporting his research on consumer behavior and technology adoption. He actively contributes to academic communities through editorial roles at journals like Psychology & Marketing and serves on professional boards. His work bridges theoretical marketing concepts with practical applications, addressing contemporary issues such as mobile payment systems, sustainability in advertising, and the evolving role of social media in shaping consumer perceptions.

Sheri Lokken WorthyView profile

Professor

• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Financial Planning
• Health and Wellness
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Dr. Sheri Lokken Worthy serves as Professor and Director at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where her work bridges financial behavior, health and wellness, and poverty dynamics within Family and Consumer Sciences. Her interdisciplinary research addresses critical socioeconomic challenges through empirical analysis and community engagement. Education: Ph.D. in Consumer Economics and Environmental Design from Texas Tech University MBA in Business Administration from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Her research centers on financial decision-making across diverse populations, poverty simulation methodologies, and health-behavior intersections. Recent work examines fintech adoption, pandemic impacts on wellness, and generational resource management patterns, emphasizing practical applications for policy and education. She employs mixed-methods approaches to explore how socioeconomic factors shape consumer vulnerabilities and resilience. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends merging public health, behavioral economics, and community development. Key themes include technology's role in financial inclusion, experiential poverty education, and health disparities linked to economic status, with consistent focus on marginalized populations and evidence-based interventions. Scientific Awards: Best Paper in Foods and Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal Excellence in Teamwork 1st Place for the South Region, SRDC Research Team NACDEP Legacy of Excellence Award Financial Planning recognition from University of Georgia Dr. Worthy leads significant research initiatives including the Turning the Tide on Poverty project, mentoring undergraduate researchers through hands-on projects like poverty simulations and grant-writing programs. Her extension work connects academic research with community practice, particularly through Cooperative Extension Service partnerships addressing rural economic distress.

Evan KleimanView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Suicide Prevention
• Digital Mental Health Interventions
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Evan Kleiman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University. His research focuses on understanding and improving the lives of people at risk for suicide through innovative applications of technology, including ecological momentary assessment (EMA), wearables, and ecological momentary interventions (EMI). He leads the Kleiman Lab, which develops tools to make suicide prevention research more accessible. His work emphasizes real-time monitoring of emotional states and behaviors, leveraging smartphone apps to deliver scalable mental health interventions. Key areas of investigation include sleep disturbance, social media's impact on suicidal ideation, and the role of social connection among marginalized populations such as autistic adults and LGBTQ+ youth. Kleiman's methodologies prioritize idiographic (individual-specific) approaches to predict and mitigate suicide risk, often using machine learning and wearable device data. Notable contributions include the 'Emoji Game' to improve EMA participation among adolescents and development of the Connections with Others Scale (CWOS) for assessing social support in autistic individuals. His research frequently addresses healthcare disparities, such as barriers faced by transgender adults and adolescents with food allergies. Current projects explore the feasibility of brief telehealth interventions, the impact of real-time crisis resources (e.g., 'ResourceBot'), and dynamic modeling of suicide risk trajectories. Kleiman advocates for transdiagnostic interventions and ethical considerations in digital mental health research.

Jan KLEINView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Service Innovation
• Customer Experience
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Jan KLEIN is an Associate Professor of Digital Marketing at IÉSEG School of Management in France. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor at Tilburg School of Economics and Management (2017-2023) and adjunct faculty positions at Aalto University and Management Center Innsbruck. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the European Business School (2015), an MBA from KATZ Business School (USA), and a Master's in Automotive Management. His research focuses on Digital Marketing, Service Innovation, and Customer Experience, particularly in omnichannel environments and B2B contexts. Notable contributions include studies on technology-enabled personalization, blockchain applications in sharing economies, and customer journey analysis in digital media. His work bridges academic rigor with practical insights for retail and service industries. Dr. Klein has been recognized with numerous teaching awards, including multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from Tilburg University (2017-2021) and the Arnd Schikowsky Award (2013). His publications span leading journals like the Journal of Service Research and Industrial Marketing Management. He actively engages in executive education through Aalto University and other institutions. His research emphasizes measurable customer experience frameworks and the strategic use of emerging technologies. Current projects explore the integration of big data analytics in customer journey mapping and the impact of blockchain on trust in peer-to-peer markets.

Corinne MoserView profile

Professor

• Sustainability and Consumption Behavior
• Behavioral Change
• Sustainable Mobility
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Prof. Dr. Corinne Moser is a Professor of Economic Psychology at the School of Applied Psychology, FHNW University of Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on sustainability, consumption behavior, sustainable mobility, and decision-making processes. She holds a PhD from ETH Zurich (2008-2012) and has extensive experience in projects addressing behavioral change and policy design. Her work spans academic publications, industry collaborations, and policy-oriented research. Education: PhD Candidate (Institute for Environmental Decisions, ETH Zurich, 2008-2012); PostDoc (Institute for Environmental Decisions, ETH Zurich, 2012-2013). Research Interests: Sustainable consumption patterns, behavioral interventions for environmental goals, and mobility behavior analysis. She explores how psychological insights can drive policy and design effective strategies for sustainability transitions. Main Article Trends: Her recent work emphasizes reducing car dependency in leisure travel, evaluating sharing economy impacts, and promoting energy-efficient technologies through experiential learning. Publications often bridge psychological theory with practical policy applications. Grants and Collaborations: Collaborated with organizations like the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (BFE) and SCCER CREST. Projects include analyzing mobility habits, energy consumption patterns, and innovation models for renewable energy adoption. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Market Supply and Consumer Decision-Making, focusing on consumer behavior and market dynamics in sustainability contexts.