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Professor Leon A. Terry is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation and a Professor of Plant Science at Cranfield University. He leads strategic research initiatives in applied science and innovation, with a focus on reducing food loss and improving postharvest technologies. His academic journey includes degrees from Imperial College London and Cranfield University, where he has been since 2001, advancing to his current leadership role in 2021. Research expertise spans Digital Agriculture, Sustainable Land Systems, and Food Quality/Safety. He has authored over 140 publications, secured funding from UKRI, Defra, and industry, and supervised 40 PhD students. Awards include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Biology and Institute of Agricultural Engineers. Key research trends in his articles address postharvest resilience, non-destructive quality assessment, and sustainable storage solutions. His work on mango ripening models and avocado ethylene management highlights translational science bridging basic and applied research. Grants and collaborations include projects on potato dormancy extension, biostimulant development from Moroccan plants, and predictive models for black dot disease. He heads Cranfield’s research teams focused on food systems resilience and agricultural innovation. Current initiatives include enhancing UK food security through applied research and fostering interdisciplinary approaches to global agricultural challenges.

• Digital Agriculture
• Environment and Health
• Food Quality
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Dr. Amanda Bittner is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she has served since 2008. She directs the Gender & Politics Lab, a research and community engagement hub focusing on gender dynamics in politics. Her work bridges political psychology, public opinion, and gender studies, with a focus on voter behavior, party leaders, and gender's role in political attitudes. Education: BA Hons (University of Toronto); MA and PhD (University of British Columbia). Her research spans Canadian and comparative contexts, examining topics like voter turnout, immigration attitudes, and the impact of social cleavages on political behavior. She has published five books and over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Research Interests : Voters’ perceptions of party leaders Gender and political attitudes Right-wing populism and gender Measurement of gender in surveys Voter turnout and political engagement Awards : 2022: Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars 2021: Excellence in Mentorship Award 2020: Sarah Shorten Award for advancing women in academia 2019: APSA Mentoring Award Active in media commentary (English/French) and grant-writing, she has secured substantial funding for research projects. Her Gender & Politics Lab hosts community outreach programs and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Political Science
• Political Psychology
• Public Opinion and Voting Behavior
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Associate Professor Dunja Duić holds a prominent position at the Faculty of Law, JJ Strossmayer University of Osijek, where she serves as Vice-Dean for Science, International Cooperation, and Postgraduate Studies. Her academic journey includes advanced studies in European Law at Ghent University (LLM cum laude) and a PhD from Zagreb University. Specializing in EU Law, her research focuses on external relations, defense policy, migration, cybersecurity, and human rights. She leads NATO's Science for Peace project on cyber defense and chairs the international conference EU and Comparative Law Issues. As a certified Council of Europe trainer, she develops distance learning programs for legal professionals. Her editorial role for the indexed ECLIC series highlights her scholarly contributions. Professional memberships span the European Law Institute, UACES, and the Croatian-Polish Scientific Networks. Education: Bachelor of Law, Faculty of Law Osijek (2002-2008) Advanced Master of European Law, Ghent University (2008-2009) PhD in European Law, Zagreb University (2009-2014) Research: Her work bridges EU institutional dynamics and practical challenges like migration governance, digital security, and child protection. Notable projects include NATO cyber defense training, EU-Africa security cooperation studies, and comparative analyses of asylum frameworks. Teaching: She instructs courses on EU institutions, external security, and human rights across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Her pedagogical innovations include moot court exercises and legal clinics. Leadership: As Vice-Dean, she oversees scientific activities, international partnerships, and postgraduate programs. She collaborates with institutions like the Center for Peace, Nonviolence and Human Rights and the European Law Institute. Professional Development: Visiting scholarships at Johannes Kepler University (2014), Zaragoza University (2017), and Perugia University (2022) enrich her transnational perspective.

• EU Law
• International Security Policy
• Human Rights Protection
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Anna Sender is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), specializing in strategic Human Resource Management (HRM) and organizational dynamics. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich and has over nine years of industry experience in international financial sectors. Her research focuses on applied projects in collaboration with organizations, emphasizing talent management, pay transparency, and non-standard work patterns. She uses mixed-methods approaches, incorporating sociology and cultural studies perspectives. Research Interests: Strategic HRM, Talent Identification Paradoxes, Pay Communication, Remote Work Dynamics, and HR Professionals' Role Innovation. Key projects include exploring talent retention strategies, the role of jesters in paradox navigation, and hybrid work models. She is actively involved in networks like CRANET and serves on the board of ZGP (Zurich HR Association). Publications span top journals like Human Resource Management , Journal of Management Inquiry , and Academy of Management Proceedings . Recent work highlights include studies on pay transparency, boomerang contractors, and HR professionals’ paradox management. She has received grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Innosuisse for projects on talent identification and hybrid work. Awards: Best Paper Nominee (2022 Academy of Management Conference) Grants: SNSF Grant: "Talent Recipe: Managing Talent Identification Paradoxes" Innosuisse Grant: "Raydesk Hybrid Work Project" Advisory Roles: Board Member, ZGP Editor, Journal of East European Management Studies Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives on talent management, pay transparency, and New Work paradigms through collaborative projects with industry partners and academic networks.

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Management
• Pay Transparency
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Brock J. LaMeres is a Professor and Director of the Montana Engineering Education Research Center (MEERC) at Montana State University. With joint appointments in Electrical & Computer Engineering and engineering education leadership, he has pioneered radiation-tolerant computer systems and reconfigurable computing technologies for space applications while reforming engineering pedagogy through innovative teaching methods. Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado-Boulder (2005) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (2001) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Montana State University (1998) His research interests span radiation-hardened computer architectures, space radiation effects on electronics, and engineering education reform. Notably, he developed the RadPC technology for NASA lunar missions and created the MEERC to align engineering graduates with workforce needs. His work integrates unconventional teaching tools like Minecraft for spatial skill development and created the STEM Storytellers program to enhance graduate students' communication skills. Key article trends demonstrate dual focus areas: (1) radiation-tolerant computing for space missions with subfields like FPGA-based design, memory protection algorithms, and AI processing in radiation environments, and (2) engineering education innovations including e-learning platforms, spatial reasoning training, and oral communication development. 2023: MSU VPR Meritorious Technology/Science Award 2022: NACOE Excellence in Outreach Award 2020: Fox Faculty Award for multidisciplinary excellence 2018: ASEE Distinguished Educator Award As director of MEERC, he has secured $20M+ in grants from NASA, NSF, and national labs. His lab has deployed multiple CubeSats to the International Space Station and developed 15+ U.S. patents in digital signal propagation and radiation-hardened computing. He mentors graduate students in both technical and educational research areas.

• Radiation Tolerant Computer Systems
• Reconfigurable Computing
• Engineering Education
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Francesco Chirico is a Professor of Strategy and Family Business at Macquarie Business School, part of Macquarie University. He co-founded the Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Research Centre and the Australasian Family Enterprise Research Network (AFERN). Previously, he held leadership roles at Jönköping International Business School (Sweden) and worked at Texas A&M University and Rice University (USA). His research focuses on strategy, entrepreneurship, and family firms, with emphasis on resource management, innovation, and socioemotional wealth dynamics. Education and Career: Francesco has held academic positions at leading institutions, including JIBS (Sweden) and US universities. He also owns Francesco Chirico Consulting AB, demonstrating his practical engagement alongside academia. Research Interests: His work examines family firm behavior, including acquisition strategies, innovation processes, and internationalization. Key topics include socioemotional wealth’s role in decision-making, entrepreneurial exit strategies, and comparative performance of family vs. non-family firms. Publications and Impact: With over 80 publications in top journals like Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Management, he ranks in the world’s top 2% of cited scientists. He was ranked #1 in Australia and top 10 globally in family firm research and entrepreneurial orientation studies. Awards: Recipient of the 2018 Best Paper Award. Recognized for contributions to family business research and strategic management. Editorial Roles: Serves on editorial boards of Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Family Business Review. Guest-edited special issues for Journal of Management Studies and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Labs/Teams: Leads research centers focused on innovation strategy and family enterprise studies, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in business academia.

• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Family Business
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Dr. Mehmet Gumus is a Professor of Operations Management and Academic Director of the Master of Management in Analytics (MMA) at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. He holds the Desautels Chair in Supply Chain Management and Business Analytics (2024–2029). His research focuses on supply chain dynamics, consumer behavior, and risk management, with publications in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research . Education : PhD (2007), Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley MA (2007), Economics, UC Berkeley MS (2002), Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, UC Berkeley BSc (1997), Control Systems Engineering and Naval Science, Turkish Naval Academy Research Interests : Supply chain risk management, consumer behavior models, dynamic pricing, supply chain contracting, and mechanism design. His work integrates game theory, dynamic programming, and data analytics to address real-world operational challenges. Recent Article Trends : Recent work explores payment method impacts on urban mobility, channel profit optimization, and personalized delivery systems. Themes include sustainability, digital transformation, and ethical consumerism in retail and logistics. Awards : Bensadoun Faculty Scholar Award (multiple terms) M&SOM iFORM Best Paper Award (2015) MDIIM Faculty Fellow (2015–2017) Grants & Leadership : Principal Investigator on NSERC grants totaling CAD 400K+ for supply chain and pricing research Co-investigator in SSHRC grants for supply chain risk management and sustainable agriculture Academic Contributions : Leads the MMA program, teaches courses in operations analytics and statistics, and collaborates on initiatives like the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management.

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Revenue Management
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Saibal Ray is a James McGill Professor of Operations Management and Vice-Dean, Faculty at the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University. He holds the Desautels Business Leadership Chair and has served in multiple academic leadership roles, including Vice-Dean, Research and Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management. His expertise spans supply chain management, risk management, and retail operations, with a focus on agri-food and natural resources sectors. He has published extensively in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research, and holds editorial roles at journals such as Production and Operations Management. Ray earned a PhD from the University of Waterloo, an MEng from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a BEng from Jadavpur University. His research bridges operations and marketing, addressing challenges like supply chain risk, pricing strategies, and sustainability. He has secured major grants from NSERC, SSHRC, and Quebec agencies, and received awards including the Desautels Faculty Scholar and Quebec Teaching Excellence Award. His teaching focuses on operations and supply chain management at the MBA and graduate levels. Ray’s work integrates academic leadership with practical impact, advising on initiatives like the McGill Center for the Convergence of Health and Economics. His recent research explores behavioral retail tactics, health-conscious bundling, and supply chain resilience in dynamic markets.

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Retail Operations Management
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Muhammad Waqas is a researcher affiliated with COMSATS University Islamabad , where he holds a position in the Department of Meteorology under the School of Applied Sciences and Humanities . His academic collaborations span institutions like Bahria University, National University of Technology, and University of Bahrain, indicating a multidisciplinary approach. Research interests include Mechanisms for integrating fuzzy logic and machine learning in health monitoring Application of deep learning to medical imaging and clinical diagnostics Development of smart sensors for wearable technology in biomechanics Analysis of social media data for public health surveillance and sentiment analysis Investigation of digital citizenship and ICT leadership in educational contexts Trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025-2024) reveal a focus on medical diagnostics (e.g., monkeypox, breast cancer), smart infrastructure (e.g., sensor placement, structural health monitoring), and social media analytics for health and behavioral insights. These works leverage machine learning , fuzzy systems , and multi-objective optimization .

• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• Health Monitoring Systems
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Cécile Michel is a renowned Assyriologist holding dual roles as a Senior Researcher at CNRS (France) and Professor at Universität Hamburg (Germany). She specializes in the history of Upper Mesopotamia and Anatolia during the second millennium BCE, focusing on private archives, literacy, material culture, and ethical research practices. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in analyzing cuneiform tablets and ancient textiles. Michel leads the 'Ethics' working group within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) at Hamburg and coordinates international projects like the RFA09 (CT scanning sealed tablets) and RFE04 (Assyrian manuscript culture). Education details are not explicitly provided, but her career highlights include: Doctor honoris causa from Copenhagen University (2017) and Hamburg University (2023) President of the International Association for Assyriology (2014–2018) Scientific delegate at CNRS's Scientific Integrity Mission Recipient of the Knight of the Legion of Honor (2019) Her research interests span: Materiality of cuneiform tablets and digital preservation Gender roles in ancient societies Archival literacy and education Textile archaeology and trade networks Her documentaries, such as Thus speaks Taram-Kubi (2016) and Cuneiform script: writing and calculating (2017), have garnered international acclaim. She actively promotes ethical practices in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, including work on safeguarding manuscripts from Timbuktu and Nepal. Key grants and projects include leadership roles in the SFB 950 ‘Manuscript Cultures’ (2011–2020) and Cluster of Excellence UWA (2019–2025). Her research teams collaborate globally, integrating archaeology, digital humanities, and experimental archaeology to decode ancient texts and artifacts.

• Assyriology
• Ancient Mesopotamian History
• Literacy and Education in Antiquity
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Foteini Asderaki is a Professor at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus, specializing in European Integration Theories and European Educational Policy. She holds a Jean Monnet Chair (2016) and serves as Chair of the European Security and Defence College Doctoral School in Brussels (2019-2025). As Director of the Laboratory of Education Policy Research Development and Interuniversity Cooperation (ERDIC) and co-director of the East-Med Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (EXCELEM), she bridges academic research with EU policy implementation. PhD in Political Sciences (University of Athens, with distinction) Focus on EU governance, security policies, and education policy Europeanization Coordinator for multiple Erasmus+ and Jean Monnet programs Her research spans European integration theories, security policy, and higher education reform, with publications analyzing the Bologna Process's impact on Greek quality assurance systems, EU crisis responses, and talent mobility dynamics. She has contributed to over 25 academic works and coordinated international projects addressing democratic education, migration policy, and post-Brexit EU differentiation. Recent publications (2010-2021) examine EU's Eastern Mediterranean strategy, securitization of migration, and education policy in crisis contexts. Her work emphasizes regime complexity theory and EU institutional evolution. Jean Monnet Chair on EU Education Policies Honorary Grant from National Bank of Greece (Theodoros Karatzas) State Scholarship Foundation awards Academic coordinator for European Parliament Ambassador Programme Asderaki's leadership in EU education initiatives and policy development demonstrates her pivotal role in shaping academic responses to contemporary European challenges.

• European Integration Theories
• European Union Governance and Policies
• EU as Global Actors
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Maria Jansson is a Professor of Gender Studies at Örebro University, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and the Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She holds a dual role as a researcher and academic, focusing on gender equality, political dynamics, and cultural policies. Her work bridges feminist theory with empirical research, particularly in the areas of public/private boundaries, film industry gender equity, and education. Educated at Stockholm University, she earned her PhD in Political Science in 2001 with a thesis on motherhood and labor. She has held positions at Stockholm University and Örebro University, advancing to full professorship in 2020. Her research explores intersections of politics, culture, and gender, with a focus on how policies shape societal structures. Key projects include the Digiscreens initiative (EU-funded), examining digital streaming platforms' impact on democracy, and the Women in Swedish Film project, analyzing gender equality efforts in the film industry. She also investigates pedagogical methods, such as memory work, to enhance critical citizenship education. Her publications span journals like Women's Studies International Forum and Journal of Scandinavian Cinema , addressing topics from queer online labor to HIV/AIDS policy narratives. She collaborates internationally and leads interdisciplinary teams across Scandinavia and Europe. Jansson’s work emphasizes activism’s role in policy change and challenges systemic inequalities. Her lab, the Center for Feminist Social Studies, fosters collaborative research addressing contemporary gender issues.

• Gender Studies
• Political Science
• Film Industry Policy
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Hanne Leth Andersen is the Rector of Roskilde University and a Professor of University Pedagogy. She holds a PhD and has extensive experience in higher education leadership, including roles as director of the Centre for Teaching Development at Aarhus University and director of the Learning Lab at Copenhagen Business School. Her research focuses on foreign language didactics, university pedagogy, educational quality, and innovative teaching methods. Education: PhD in University Pedagogy. Previous academic positions include Professor of University Pedagogy at Aarhus University and Copenhagen Business School. Research interests emphasize exam form innovations, teaching development, language learning methodologies, and the role of foreign languages in education. She advocates for educational quality and pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning environments. Key awards include Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur (France), Commandant of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques (France), and Dannebrog Order (Denmark). Notable contributions include developing teacher training programs and advising on educational policies in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and France. Advising and grants: Pioneered collegial supervision methods for teacher competence development at Aarhus University, contributed to Norway’s university quality systems evaluations, and advised on French bachelor’s program reforms. Engaged in strategic board roles within research, education, and cultural institutions. Labs/teams: Active in Roskilde University’s Rectorate leadership, previously directed Learning Lab at CBS, and collaborates internationally on educational strategy initiatives.

• University Pedagogy
• Foreign Language Education
• Educational Assessment
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Wolfgang Nejdl is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Leibniz Universität Hannover since 1995 and the Head of the L3S Research Center since 2001. His research focuses on Web Science, search and information retrieval, semantic web technologies, peer-to-peer infrastructures, databases, technology-enhanced learning, and artificial intelligence. Education: M.Sc. (1984) and Ph.D. (1988) in Computer Science from Vienna University of Technology. Previous Positions: Assistant Professor in Vienna (1988–1992), Associate Professor at RWTH Aachen (1992–1995), and visiting professor/researcher at Xerox PARC, Stanford, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, EPFL Lausanne, and PUC Rio. His research spans foundational and applied Web technologies, including social networks, trust and reputation, Web infrastructure, digital libraries, semantic web, collaborative filtering, and privacy-preserving systems. Recent projects like PHAROS, OKKAM, LiWA, and LivingKnowledge highlight his work in audio-visual search, web entities, web archive management, and diversity bias algorithms. Wolfgang Nejdl published over 230 scientific articles and held leadership roles as General Chair for AH'08 and PC Chair for WWW'09. He co-founded iSearch IT Solutions in 2006 to commercialize digital library and web engineering research from L3S projects. Scientific Awards: Founding member and head of the L3S Research Center The L3S Research Center, with a 2009 budget of €6 million (75% third-party funding), focuses on connecting the Web to real-world entities through research in Web Science, service computing, and security. Funding comes equally from the European Union and national/industry sources.

• Search and information retrieval
• Information systems and databases
• Semantic Web and Web 2.0
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Ali Amrollahi is a Lecturer in Business Information Systems at the Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. His research focuses on digital work, strategic impact of emerging technologies, technology governance, openness in strategy, and digital innovation. He has published extensively in top journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Information and Management , with over 269 citations and an h-index of 26. His work has been implemented in international organizations and featured in media such as Macquarie's The Lighthouse . Amrollahi serves as a Section Editor at the Australasian Journal of Information Systems and Track Chair for Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS). He has received teaching grants and focuses on innovative pedagogy involving blockchain, cybersecurity, and employability skills. He has supervised multiple PhD and MRes students and is open to mentoring researchers in multidisciplinary information systems topics. His research has explored topics such as open strategic planning methodologies (e.g., OSPM framework), AI adoption in auditing, cybersecurity policy agility, and trust dynamics in sharing economies. Awards include the ACIS 2023 Best Theory Paper and Jeffrey Blee Memorial Prize. Recent activities include invited talks on digital strategizing and editorial roles in information systems journals.

• Digital Work
• Strategic Impact of Emerging Technologies
• Technology Governance
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