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Xiaoran JiaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Technology
• Corporate Governance
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Xiaoran (Jason) Jia is an Assistant Professor (Research, Tenure Track) in the Department of Accounting at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. He holds the CFA® Charterholder designation. His research focuses on financial accounting, financial technology, corporate governance, climate change, and the economics of discrimination. Key research interests include the intersection of FinTech with banking practices, digital inclusion’s role in financial access, and the economic impacts of monetary policy on bank risk management. His work bridges accounting, finance, and economics to address modern financial systems' challenges. Recent publications explore topics such as IPO underpricing linked to financial literacy, FinTech's influence on bank risk-taking, and peer-to-peer lending's role in financial inclusion. These studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding technological and regulatory shifts in finance. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to FinTech and banking research reflect active engagement in academic discourse. Advising and grant details are not provided in the text, but his involvement in teaching and research teams (e.g., via Lazaridis School collaborations) is implied through his faculty role.

Si LiView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Labor Economics
• Bankruptcy Studies
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Si Li is Professor of Finance and Director of the Financial Services Research Centre at Wilfrid Laurier University's Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. His research examines corporate bankruptcy impacts, labor market dynamics, fintech, and financial regulation using advanced econometric methods. With over 30 publications, Li's work explores: Employee costs during corporate restructuring Fintech's impact on inequality Managerial compensation trends Market risk factors He teaches finance courses and maintains active industry collaborations through the Research Centre.

David EvansView profile

Professor

• Genetic Epidemiology
• Statistical Genetics
• Mendelian Randomization
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Professor David Evans is a Group Leader and Director of the Centre for Population and Disease Genomics at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland. His research focuses on dissecting genetic and environmental influences on complex traits like osteoporosis, sepsis, and handedness using advanced statistical genetics methods. He leads international consortia such as EGG and GEFOS, and collaborates with global cohorts including the UK Biobank and Norwegian MOBA/HUNT studies. Key projects include large-scale GWAS analyses and Mendelian randomization studies to investigate causal relationships in genetic epidemiology. Evans’ group develops statistical tools like DINGO software for genetic analysis and LDHub for estimating genetic correlations. They have discovered 41 genetic loci associated with left-handedness and pioneered studies linking developmental origins (DOHaD) with adult health outcomes. His team includes 8 current PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, supported by extensive collaborations with institutions like University of Bristol and McGill University. Research interests span intergenerational effects of maternal traits, skeletal biology, and sepsis genetics. Notable achievements include leading one of the world’s largest sepsis molecular studies and contributing to drug target identification for osteoporosis through zebrafish models. Evans’ work bridges statistical innovation with clinical relevance, addressing public health challenges via genomic data integration.

Abu HaddudView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• RFID Technology
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Dr. Abu Haddud is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), located at the Gulf Park campus. His research focuses on supply chain sustainability, RFID technology, ERP systems, autonomous vehicles, and digital disruption. He holds a PhD from Eastern Michigan University (2011). His work explores the integration of emerging technologies such as AI, RFID, and autonomous vehicles into supply chains. Recent studies address challenges in ERP implementation across sectors, waste reduction in lean manufacturing, and the strategic role of 3D printing in global operations. His publications emphasize practical applications of technology to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. Dr. Haddud’s research also extends to education innovation, analyzing value co-creation in online business programs. He actively investigates digital transformation trends, including electronic logging devices and chatbot technologies like ChatGPT in logistics processes.

David M. KennedyView profile

Professor

• Violence Prevention
• Focused Deterrence
• Procedural Justice
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David M. Kennedy serves as Professor of Criminal Justice at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, and directs the National Network for Safe Communities. His work bridges academic research and practical implementation of violence reduction strategies across multiple jurisdictions. His research interests focus on violence prevention through focused deterrence frameworks , where he pioneered the Operation Ceasefire model in Boston. Kennedy's work emphasizes procedural justice and police legitimacy as foundational elements for sustainable crime reduction. His approach integrates community engagement with law enforcement strategies to address group violence, drug markets, and intimate partner violence while minimizing unnecessary arrests. Key awards include multiple Ford Foundation Innovations in Government Awards, Herman Goldstein Awards for Problem-Oriented Policing, and the 2011 Hatfield Scholar Award. His publications reveal consistent focus on translating research into actionable strategies, particularly through his development of group violence intervention models drug market disruption frameworks police-community reconciliation processes Kennedy's advisory work spans federal initiatives including the Treasury Department's Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative and the Department of Justice's National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice. He founded John Jay's Institute for Innovation in Prosecution and maintains active partnerships with law enforcement agencies nationwide through the National Network for Safe Communities.

Paul N. GormanView profile

Professor

• Medical Informatics
• Health Systems Science
• Naturalistic Decision Making
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Dr. Paul N. Gorman serves as Thread Director for Health Systems Sciences and Assistant Dean for Rural Medical Education at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience spanning rural primary care internal medicine, geriatrics, and urban hospitalist practice, he integrates systems thinking into medical education through the OHSU YourMD curriculum and expands rural physician workforce development via the Campus for Rural Health. His educational foundation includes: B.S. from University of Illinois at Chicago Circle (1975) M.D. from Rush Medical College (1980) Internal Medicine Internship & Residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Chief Residency (1983-84) and General Internal Medicine Fellowship at Portland VA Medical Center (1990-92) Dr. Gorman's research examines clinician information seeking behaviors, distributed cognition in clinical settings, and naturalistic decision making with emphasis on human factors in healthcare systems. His work bridges medical informatics and practical clinical workflows to enhance healthcare delivery through systems-based practice education. Current scholarship focuses on health systems science curriculum development, clinical decision support optimization, and rural healthcare access. His publication trajectory demonstrates evolving expertise from foundational human factors research toward healthcare system transformation, with recent work emphasizing cost-conscious care integration, clinical workflow modeling, and sociotechnical system design. Key themes include optimizing decision support while mitigating alert fatigue, understanding team process variations, and developing context-aware educational interventions. Honors include: Fellow of the American College of Physicians Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics Dr. Gorman actively advocates for universal healthcare access through Physicians for a National Health Program and Health Care for All Oregon. His leadership in rural medical education expansion addresses critical physician workforce shortages while maintaining board certification in Internal Medicine. Current initiatives focus on implementing health systems science threads across medical education continuums and strengthening academic-community partnerships for equitable care delivery.

Jessica OlivaresView profile

Assistant Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Disruptions
• Industry 5.0
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Jessica Olivares is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University. Her expertise spans supply chain resilience, digital twins, and Industry 5.0, with a focus on mitigating disruptions in global networks. Dr. Olivares contributes to both academic research and practical solutions for sustainable supply chain management. Her academic credentials include: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada Dr. Olivares' research centers on supply chain management, with specific interests in disruption recovery, digital twin applications, and sustainable design. She explores how Industry 5.0 principles can humanize smart manufacturing while enhancing resilience. Her work addresses critical gaps in perishable food supply chains and resource distribution during crises, integrating risk assessment with technological innovation to build robust systems. Her recent publications (2021-2025) show a strong emphasis on digital twins for supply chain resilience, with increasing attention to sustainability and multi-objective optimization. She has pioneered frameworks for recovery from major disruptions, including pandemic impacts, and investigates energy-aware scheduling in manufacturing. Her scholarship bridges theoretical models with real-world applications in food systems and global networks. No scientific awards were documented in the available sources. Information on graduate student supervision and research funding was not provided, though her active publication record suggests engagement in scholarly mentorship and potential grant-supported projects. No details about laboratories or research teams were mentioned.

Alexander NieuwborgView profile

Researcher

• Systemic Design
• Resilience Engineering
• Societal Transitions
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Alexander Nieuwborg is a Researcher at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) within the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specifically the Department of Design, Organisation and Strategy. His work focuses on systemic design approaches to address complex societal challenges. Research Interests: Systemic design, resilience engineering, pandemic preparedness, and strategic design for societal transitions. Publications: Key topics include resilience categorization, designing antifragility in transport hubs, and pleasure-centric design methodologies. Professional Activities: Ancillary role as Designer/Product Developer for the Dutch Ministry of Defence (Feb–Sep 2025).

V G VenkateshView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Sustainability
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V G Venkatesh is a Professor of Supply Chain Management and Logistics at EM Normandie Business School, France, and serves as Vice Dean for Global Faculty Engagement. He holds a PhD in Global Sourcing and Sustainability from the University of Waikato, New Zealand. With over 23 years of international experience, his research focuses on supply chain sustainability, blockchain applications, circular economy, and disaster relief operations. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Annals of Operations Research and International Journal of Production Research. Key affiliations include roles as Area Editor for Operations Management and Research (OMRA) and Editorial Board member of ABS-4* journals. His professional awards include Waikato University International Fellowship and Erasmus Teaching Fellowship. Venkatesh is actively involved in industry partnerships, including advisory roles with NextPort (LATAM), and contributes to global initiatives like the #ThinkAmplifyList by the University of Bath. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in supply chain resilience, digital transformation, and sustainable practices. Recent research highlights include studies on blockchain-enabled traceability in agriculture, agile automotive supply chains, and disaster relief optimization. He has presented at global conferences such as IPSERA and Emerald Insight events. Venkatesh’s expertise spans cross-border logistics, procurement strategies, and the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies into supply chain operations.

Brigitte DaudetView profile

Assistant Professor

• Regional Development
• Port Governance
• Strategic Management of Ports
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Brigitte Daudet is an Assistant Professor in Regional Development at EM Normandie since 2007. She holds a PhD in Management Science from Université de Caen Normandie (2021), focusing on port governance compromise approaches. Her expertise spans port strategy, urban-port relationships, and geopolitics in sub-Saharan and Western Europe. She combines academic teaching with applied research, contributing to over 40 publications and presentations at international conferences across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Education: PhD in Management Science (2021), Université de Caen Normandie; prior academic qualifications include advanced studies in Geopolitics and Sustainable Development. Research interests emphasize port governance frameworks, strategic port management, and the interplay between urban development and port activities. She explores these themes through comparative studies in Africa and Europe, addressing challenges like port-city governance, maritime connectivity, and sustainability transitions. Her recent work highlights innovative governance models for African ports, geopolitical impacts on Baltic shipping routes, and decarbonization strategies in container shipping. These contributions bridge academic rigor with practical policy recommendations for stakeholders. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Professional activities include consulting for organizations like the AURH and AGPAOC, and active participation in global forums such as the EUGEO Conference and UNCTAD initiatives. Her work often addresses contemporary challenges like pandemic-era port governance and climate adaptation strategies.

Mariateresa MaggiolinoView profile

Associate Professor

• Antitrust law
• Banking Law
• Data Law
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Mariateresa Maggiolino is an Associate Professor of Commercial Law at Bocconi University, specializing in antitrust, banking, data, and intellectual property law. She teaches core courses including Antitrust Law, Data Law, and IP Law, with a focus on contemporary legal challenges in digital markets and financial regulation. Her academic credentials include: LLM in Comparative Law from Iowa School of Law (2007) Law Degree from Università degli Studi di Milano (2006) Degree in Economics and Social Sciences from Bocconi University (2001) Maggiolino's research critically examines intersections between law and technology, particularly how antitrust frameworks adapt to digital disruption. Her work analyzes big data's impact on competition, banking regulation during crises like COVID-19, and information manipulation in markets. She emphasizes practical regulatory responses to non-performing loans and granular pricing strategies. Her publication trends reveal escalating focus on data governance within competition law, with increasing attention to algorithmic markets, platform power, and privacy-competition tensions. Recent work engages European regulatory developments through high-impact journals like World Competition and Columbia Journal of European Law. No scientific awards or major grants are listed in her profile. Her teaching responsibilities indicate active student mentorship across specialized law courses, though no formal PhD advisees are disclosed. Collaborative publications suggest scholarly networks but no dedicated labs or research teams are mentioned.

Jonathan M. AdlerView profile

Professor

• Narrative Identity
• Psychological Well-being
• Disability and Illness
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Jonathan M. Adler is a Professor of Psychology at Olin College of Engineering, specializing in narrative identity and its relationship to psychological well-being. His work bridges academic research, artistic expression, and clinical practice, with a focus on disability, illness, and storytelling. Research interests include narrative identity development, the impact of adversity on self-concept, and applications of storytelling in healthcare. He leads initiatives like the Health Story Collaborative, empowering patients and providers through narrative practices. Collaborations with The Story Lab involve annual story slams and theater productions that integrate psychological science with creative arts. Adler’s scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, including qualitative research and scale development (e.g., the Narrative Identity Self-Evaluation Scale). He advocates for open science practices in academic publishing, contributing guidelines for editors. His current projects explore identity integration in disability contexts and the role of interdependence narratives in well-being. Advising and grants include directing theater productions and mentoring interdisciplinary collaborations. He co-authored an Off-Broadway play and teaches courses merging psychology with storytelling and performance. Ongoing work includes a book on identity development and a longitudinal study on disability narratives during the pandemic.

• Ergonomics in Education
• Occupational Health
• Educational Policy Analysis
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Dominique Cau-Bareille is a Lecturer in Ergonomics at the Institute of Labor Studies at Lyon 2 University. Her research focuses on occupational health, educational policy, and gender dynamics in teaching careers. She collaborates with institutions like the GIS CREAPT and Cécile Brunon on longitudinal studies about teaching during the pandemic. Her work explores aging educators, workplace adaptations, and educational reforms’ impacts on teachers. Education: Ph.D. in Ergonomics (implied via research focus). Research areas include teacher well-being, gender equity in education, and ergonomic interventions in workplace settings. She co-supervises Cécile Brunon's thesis on teaching mechanisms in inclusive schools. Her articles analyze pandemic-era teaching challenges, aging workforce strategies, and part-time teacher discrimination. Key themes include policy advocacy, interdisciplinary approaches to training design, and end-of-career teacher resilience. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Grants: Implied through research collaborations but not detailed. Labs/teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Labor Studies and CREAPT network.

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Governance
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Dr. Kate Davis is an Associate Professor in Project Management at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. She previously held roles at Kingston University, including Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. Her expertise spans project governance, stakeholder management, and organizational learning. She obtained her PhD in 2016 and focuses on stakeholder impact on project outcomes, project manager replacement dynamics, and net-zero projects. Her research integrates digital technologies to enhance project communication and employability initiatives. Notable awards include SFHEA (Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and CMBE (Chartered Management Banker). Dr. Davis leads research on project success/failure criteria, crisis governance, and megaprojects. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to books on sustainable project management and complex project leadership. Her work emphasizes practical applications through consultancy with businesses and employability programs for underrepresented groups like BAME graduates. Current activities include supervising doctoral researchers in project complexity and stakeholder dynamics. She chairs the Employment Forum and collaborates with industry partners to bridge education-industry gaps through digital innovation and product development initiatives.

Tom MacMillanView profile

Professor

• Land Use Policy
• Food Systems Innovation
• Agricultural Sustainability
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Tom MacMillan is the Elizabeth Creak Chair in Rural Policy and Strategy at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). He leads strategic initiatives in land use, farming systems, and food policy innovation. His roles include academic leadership for the RAU’s Innovation Village project and directing the Centre for Effective Innovation in Agriculture (CEIA). He also serves as Deputy Director of the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE). MacMillan holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Manchester and a BA (First Class Honors) in Geography from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on sustainable agriculture, food systems transformation, and rural enterprise strategies. Key projects include the National Food Strategy development with Henry Dimbleby and advising the Food, Farming & Countryside Commission. His recent work explores cultured meat’s societal impacts, land use innovation, and crop diversity strategies. He has authored over 20 reports and peer-reviewed articles since 2019, emphasizing farmer-led research and policy alignment. MacMillan is also a trustee of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and actively engages in UK agricultural policy dialogues.