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Janet B. RuscherView profile

Professor

• Stereotyping and Prejudice
• Social Cognition
• Language and Communication
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Janet B. Ruscher is Professor of Psychology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. Her research examines stereotyping, prejudice in communication, and hate speech dynamics using experimental social psychology methods. Education includes Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1991). Research investigates linguistic expressions of bias, metaphor effects on dehumanization, confrontation strategies for prejudice, and social-cognitive aspects of hate speech. Current work explores political communication biases and online hate speech moderation. Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow Lavin-Bernick Faculty Grant Honor's Professor of the Year Distinguished Service Award Extensive graduate training experience with 25 chaired dissertations. Teaches courses in social cognition, prejudice, and research methods.

• Organisational Culture
• Talent Management
• Presenteeism
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Zara Whysall is Associate Professor of Business Psychology at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. A Chartered Psychologist with over twenty years of consultancy experience, her research examines talent management, organisational culture transformation, and presenteeism. She currently serves as Research & Impact Director at Kiddy & Partners and has led multiple Knowledge Transfer Partnerships focused on organisational growth. Research focuses on: Organisational behavior and sustainable culture change Presenteeism decision-making and health/performance optimization Leadership development in changing environments Diversity management implementation challenges Whysall's extensive publication record includes influential studies on UK organisational culture patterns, presenteeism biases, and SME transformation frameworks. Her 2024 research reveals significant mismatches between organizational policies and employee behaviors in UK workplaces.

Alex SavachkinView profile

Associate Professor

• Resilience Engineering
• Operations Research
• Public Health
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Alex Savachkin is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Industrial & Management Systems Engineering at the University of South Florida, Tampa. His academic career is complemented by industry experience as a technology feasibility analyst at MBS Consulting and industrial engineer at Integral Inc., both in Minsk, Belarus. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University (2005), an M.S. in Management of Technology from the University of Colorado (1998), and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering/Applied Math from Belarusian State University (1996). Savachkin's research focuses on applying applied stochastic processes to design resilient cyber-physical-social systems. Key research areas include stochastic measures of system resilience, assessment of resilience in physical and social systems, and multi-objective optimization models for resilience enhancement. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical applications in infrastructure and healthcare systems. His academic contributions are highlighted by teaching awards: the IIE Annual Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Operations Research (2013) and USF Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award (2012) . In advising, he has guided PhD students such as Daniel Romero (2018), Sandro Paz (2014), and co-advised Dayna Martinez (2012) and Diana Prieto (2012). Current advisee Weimar Ardilla is pursuing a Ph.D. His research team collaborates on projects spanning pandemic preparedness and infrastructure resilience. His research trends emphasize balancing costs/benefits in resilience decisions (2025), critical reviews in system resilience (2025), and pandemic influenza outbreak modeling (2024–2010). He specializes in resilient distribution networks, heuristic algorithms for optimization, and cross-regional resource allocation strategies.

Marvin BentleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cell Biology
• Membrane Trafficking
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Marvin Bentley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, affiliated with the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS). He investigates molecular mechanisms of intracellular vesicle transport in neurons, focusing on kinesin motor proteins and their regulation. Ph.D. in Cell Biology (University of Montana, 2010) Postdoctoral Research in Neuroscience (Oregon Health & Science University, 2010-2016) His research addresses selective vesicle transport in neurons, where kinesins drive cargo delivery to axons/dendrites. This work has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases caused by transport defects. Techniques include live-cell imaging, molecular biology, and biochemical assays. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary work in biomaterials development (2025), neuroprotective films (2025), and kinesin regulatory mechanisms (2024). Earlier work explores myosin motor interactions (2020) and vesicle adaptor proteins (2022). Graduate students in his lab include Cameron Plowinske and Sarah Tedesco . He teaches advanced courses in Cytoskeletal Biology and Cellular Neuroscience , emphasizing critical analysis of primary literature.

Jason WarnerView profile

Lecturer

• Membrane Fusion
• Biophysical Chemistry
• Cell Membrane Dynamics
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Jason Warner is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), located in Troy, New York. His work focuses on membrane fusion mechanisms, particularly the role of SNARE proteins and cholesterol in mediating cellular processes such as viral entry and lipid bilayer interactions. He is actively involved in teaching courses like Introduction to Engineering Analysis and Biotechnology and Bioprocessing Laboratory, contributing to foundational education in engineering and biochemical systems. Research interests span biophysical chemistry, cell membrane dynamics, and the interplay between proteins and lipid environments. His studies investigate how SNARE complexes generate forces for membrane fusion, the influence of cholesterol on pore stability, and the structural evolution of hemifusion intermediates. These efforts combine experimental techniques like pTIRFM microscopy with computational modeling to understand molecular-scale fusion processes. Jason Warner has contributed significantly to understanding fusion pathways through persistent investigations since 2007. His published works highlight advancements in quantifying pore dynamics, exploring cationic peptide membrane traversal, and modeling viral acidification mechanisms. While no scientific awards are listed, his research demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing membrane biophysics and its applications in biotechnology. No formal advisees or grant information are provided in the profile. He maintains a presence in the Ricketts Building at RPI, indicating active participation in departmental activities and access to research facilities associated with that location.

Anthony CacaceView profile

Professor

• Psychoacoustics
• Electroacoustics
• Electrophysiology
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Anthony Cacace is Professor of Audiology in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Formerly tenured faculty at Albany Medical College in Surgery and Neurology, he directed clinical programs including the Audiology Department and Hearing Rehabilitation Center. His expertise spans psychoacoustics, electrophysiology, vestibular assessment, and neuroimaging techniques for tinnitus and auditory processing disorders. Dr. Cacace's educational background includes: B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, State University of New York (1974) M.S. in Audiology, Syracuse University (1975) Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Audiology, Syracuse University (1988) Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurophysiology, Wadsworth Center (1987) His research focuses on Central Auditory Processing Disorder, tinnitus mechanisms, and noise-induced vestibular dysfunction using TMS, MRI, and electrophysiological methods. Current work investigates blast injury consequences in veterans through VA/DoD-funded projects. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on tinnitus neuroimaging, auditory processing disorder diagnostics, and vestibular-blast injury relationships. His work integrates diffusion tensor imaging, nanotheranostics, and electrophysiological biomarkers to advance diagnostic and therapeutic frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: ASHA Fellowship (1997) American Academy of Audiology Fellowship (1991) As primary capstone supervisor, Dr. Cacace mentors graduate students while leading multi-institutional research: VA Merit Awards ($1.5M+) on tinnitus and vestibular blast injuries NIH R21 nanotheranostics grant ($141k) Wayne State Omnibus Grants for vestibular/gait equipment He collaborates with Wayne State's Neurosciences Institute, VA Medical Center, and University of Michigan teams studying veteran auditory-vestibular health.

Alan PilkingtonView profile

Professor

• Technology Management
• Operations Management
• Innovation Management
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Professor Alan Pilkington is an internationally recognized academic and researcher in Technology Management at the University of Westminster's Westminster Business School. Previously, he held roles at Copenhagen Business School, Royal Holloway (University of London), and other global institutions. He has authored a major textbook on operations management and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on lean management, bibliometrics, new product development, and enterprise engineering. He holds Chartered Engineer status and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Education: PhD in Technology Management from Aston University; BEng (Hons) in Engineering from Leicester Polytechnic. Professional Registrations: Chartered Engineer (UK), European Engineer (FEANI). Memberships: IET, British Academy of Management, Production and Operations Management Society. His research explores innovation trajectories, enterprise systems engineering, and the application of bibliometric techniques to study academic disciplines and technological networks. Collaborations include institutions like ETH Zurich, NUS Singapore, and the University of Minnesota. His work emphasizes strategic alignment in lean manufacturing, outsourcing decisions, and the role of knowledge spillovers in start-up innovation. He has advised international firms and contributes to advancing professional engineering practices globally.

Andrea TarneckiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Aquaculture
• Marine Microbiology
• Shellfish Health
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Andrea Tarnecki is an Assistant Extension Professor at the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences , Auburn University. Her work bridges academic research and industry needs, focusing on shellfish farming challenges, microbiome dynamics, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Her research emphasizes improving shellfish health through genomic selection, microbial community analysis, and environmental resilience strategies. She collaborates closely with farmers and stakeholders, leveraging field trials, extension publications, and social media to disseminate practical solutions. Key research areas include disease resistance in oysters , microbial ecology in aquaculture systems , and environmental stress impacts on marine species . Recent work addresses genomic approaches to combat Dermo disease and explores probiotic applications to enhance shellfish immunity. Her publications reflect a focus on microbial diversity , oyster physiology , and toxicology of oil spills . She directs the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory, a facility dedicated to applied research and industry partnerships. Dr. Tarnecki’s outreach efforts include managing social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram: @AUShellfishLab) and hosting seminars to connect academic findings with coastal communities.

Lilian NgView profile

Professor

• International Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Environmental Finance
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Lilian Ng is the Professor of Finance and Scotiabank Chair in International Finance at the Schulich School of Business, York University . Her research focuses on international finance, corporate finance, environmental finance, and market integration. She has held this position since at least 1999, as indicated by institutional records. Ng has been recognized for her contributions with numerous awards, including the 2023 Academy of International Business Best Paper Award and the Moskowitz Prize (2019). Her work examines topics such as green innovation under regulatory pressures, voluntary disclosure strategies in conglomerates, and the impact of global outsourcing on corporate transparency. Notable publications include studies on corporate decarbonization, labor voice in governance, and the dynamics of market integration using machine learning. Ng has also secured significant grants, including SSHRC Insight Research Grants for projects on climate change mitigation and pension investment policies. Education: While specific degree details are not explicitly stated, her academic career began at the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business (1999) and later at the Schulich School of Business. Grants: Principal Investigator for SSHRC grants totaling over $158k, focusing on climate change and pensions. Awards: Over a dozen international recognitions for papers analyzing CSR, market integration, and financial transparency. Her research frequently intersects with policy implications, emphasizing how environmental regulations, global supply chains, and investor behavior shape corporate strategies and market outcomes. She is a leading voice in bridging theoretical finance with real-world applications in sustainability and governance.

Sven KesselringView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Mobility
• Social Science Mobility Research
• Urban Mobility
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Prof. Dr. Sven Kesselring is a Professor at the Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (HfWU), specializing in Sustainable Mobility with a focus on Social Science Mobility Research. He is based on the Geislingen campus (Pa4 012 Parkstrasse 4, 73312 Geislingen) and serves as the Head of the Sustainable Mobilities Programme. Contact: sven.kesselring@hfwu.de Phone: +49 7331 22525 His research explores transformative mobility concepts, including: Car sharing and autonomous driving New propulsion technologies Urban mobility planning Social science perspectives on transportation transitions Recent publications highlight trends in sustainable mobility, emphasizing systemic shifts in automotive usage and urban development. He actively contributes to projects like GeBindE and the Geislinger Konvention , aligning with HfWU’s focus on applied research in mobility and sustainability.

Ali Z. BigdeliView profile

Professor

• Servitization
• Organisational Change
• Business Model Design
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Professor Ali Z. Bigdeli is an academic at Aston University , serving as Associate Dean Research and Professor of Industrial Service Innovation at Aston Business School . He co-directs the Advanced Services Group , a center focused on servitization and advanced services. His work bridges academia and industry, with partnerships spanning multinational corporations like Goodyear, Thales, and BAXI, and he has facilitated over 30 seminars for senior executives. PhD in Management and Information Systems (2012), Brunel University London MSc in Management and Information Systems (2009), University of Manchester MBA (2008), Iran University of Science and Technology BSc in Electronic Engineering (2006), Azad University His research centers on servitization , organisational change , and business model innovation , particularly in manufacturing firms transitioning to service-based capabilities. Recent article trends highlight intersections between digitalization , sustainability , and value networks , with a focus on IoT, AI, and collaborative ecosystems. Scientific Awards include Senior Fellow of Advance HE . His grants include £255,200 from ESRC and £2.02 million from Innovate UK for projects on servitization and advanced services. He supervises 11 PhD/DBA students and has examined external candidates at Brunel, Warwick, and Manchester Universities.

Nathan C. HulseView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Biomedical Informatics
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• Knowledge Management
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Nathan C. Hulse, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Utah's Department of Biomedical Informatics and Director of Clinical Knowledge Management at Intermountain Healthcare. He specializes in biomedical informatics, focusing on clinical decision support systems, family health history tools, and health information standards development. Education: PhD in Medical Informatics (University of Utah), BS in Computer Science (University of Utah) His research explores: Knowledge management strategies for EHR systems Consumer-facing health informatics tools for risk assessment Integration of genetic data into clinical workflows Standards-based interoperability (HL7, FHIR) Personalized health education delivery Analytics for clinical guideline adherence His publications emphasize: Electronic health record optimization Infobutton systems for point-of-care education XML-based clinical knowledge modeling Peer feedback mechanisms in medical knowledge bases Federated data sharing environments Visual analytics for clinical practice guidelines

Misagh TasavoriView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Business Strategy
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
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Misagh Tasavori is a Senior Lecturer at the Essex Business School , University of Essex , specializing in Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship (SOE) . With a PhD from Manchester Business School and prior qualifications in Industrial Engineering and MBA, he focuses on business strategy, international business, and entrepreneurship, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across for-profit, non-profit, and social enterprise sectors. Education: PhD (Business Administration, University of Manchester), BSc (Industrial Engineering), MBA His research explores three core areas: Business Strategy: Aligning stakeholder expectations with competitive advantage, especially net-zero strategies via digitalization and AI. International Business: SME internationalization dynamics, including digital technology roles in supply chain resilience during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic . Social Entrepreneurship: Performance evaluation of social enterprises, balancing dual missions of social impact and commercial sustainability. Recent articles analyze talent retention in developing economies, AI-driven net-zero strategies, and digital transformation in fresh food supply chains. He has received grants from Innovate UK , European Commission , and The British Academy for projects on SME growth, women's enterprise development, and digital resilience. As Undergraduate Director of the SOE Group , he mentors PhD and Master’s students like Chukwuma Ndubuisi Okeke and Hanan Saud S Almathami , while previously supervising Oluwatosin Oluwadamilola Adebola-Akande and Charan Raj Bhattarai .

Sahar ValidiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Supply Chain Analytics
• Operational Research
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
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Sahar Validi serves as Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship (SOE) group at Essex Business School, University of Essex since June 2024, following her role as Associate Director of Education from October 2023 to June 2024. She joined the institution in October 2022 after eight years at the University of Huddersfield. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Management Science (Dublin City University) Master's in Industrial Management-Operational Research Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Bachelor's in Business Management Validi's research bridges Operational Research and Supply Chain Management with a critical focus on sustainability-driven digital transformation. Her work integrates evolutionary algorithms, AI, and multi-criteria decision analysis to develop low-carbon logistics systems and intelligent decision support frameworks. She emphasizes real-world impact through industry collaboration, particularly in supply chain risk management and net-zero transition strategies. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant trajectory toward AI-enhanced sustainable supply chain design, with 73% of works since 2018 focusing on carbon reduction, circular economy integration, and resilience engineering. Her research increasingly combines metaheuristic optimization with real-time data analytics for dynamic decision support in complex logistics networks. Validi has secured over £2 million in research funding through competitive grants: AI for Net Zero (UKRI, 2023, PI) Management KTP for ERP Implementation (Innovate UK, 2022, PI) Cloud-Based Supply Chain Control Tower (Huddersfield, 2021, PI) Net Zero Innovation Programme (UCL, 2022, PI) Multiple Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships She maintains active industry partnerships with Local Enterprise Partnerships, SMEs, and manufacturing firms including Wealmoor Limited and Swann Engineering Group, driving knowledge transfer in digital transformation and sustainable operations.

jessie beierView profile

Assistant Professor

• Post-human Methods in Art Education
• Critical Pedagogy
• Environmental Justice Education
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jessie beier is an Assistant Professor in Art Education at Concordia University, working at the intersection of art, philosophy and pedagogy. Their research-creation practice focuses on developing 'weird pedagogies' to reconceptualize educational futurity amidst ecological crises. Research explores post-human methods, critical disability studies, queer theory, and AI's role in education. Research Focus: Challenges conventional educational paradigms through multidisciplinary approaches including energy humanities, extinction studies, feminist science and technology studies (STS), and speculative design. Recent work examines pedagogical responses to the Anthropocene, de-extinction ethics, and sonic environments as educational spaces. Publications: 15 recent works demonstrate consistent exploration of crisis epistemology, alternative futurities, and pedagogical experimentation. Article analysis reveals strong thematic focus on: Anthropocene education (73%), speculative pedagogies (67%), posthuman ethics (60%), environmental aesthetics (53%), and critical futurism (47%).