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• Foreign Language Education
• E-Learning
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning
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Asım Şakar serves as a Lecturer and Director of the School of Foreign Languages at Işık University, holding a full-time academic position with administrative leadership responsibilities across multiple English language programs including PREP, UEP, VSEP, and ELP. His educational background includes: Master's Degree (2000-2003): Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education Undergraduate Degree (1990-1998): Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Translation and Interpreting Dr. Şakar's research centers on Foreign Language Education with specialized expertise in technology-enhanced language learning methodologies. His work investigates hypermedia annotation systems, Moodle-based interactive learning environments, and blended learning models for language acquisition, with particular focus on how learning styles and annotation modalities impact reading comprehension in EFL contexts. His publication trajectory from 1997-2024 reveals an evolution from cross-cultural communication studies through hypermedia annotation research to contemporary administrative contributions in academic orientation programs, demonstrating sustained engagement with technological innovations in language education. No scientific awards or grant funding information is documented in available materials.

• Sociology
• Cultural Sociology
• Communication Sociology
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Müzeyyen Pandır is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Işık University. She obtained her PhD in Sociology from Lancaster University and holds a Master's degree in Visual Culture from Coventry University. Research Focus: Discourse analysis, refugee representation, cultural sociology, media studies, migration studies. Teaching: Courses on sociology, cultural studies, technological change, and cultural memory. Projects: Analyzed Syrian refugee portrayals in Turkish press, examined social biases in AI, studied heirloom seed discourses.

• Organizational Pedagogy
• Organizational Development
• Educational Leadership
• +4 more

Herbert Asselmeyer is a Professor of Applied Organizational Pedagogy at the Institute for Social and Organizational Pedagogy , part of the Faculty of Educational and Social Sciences at the University of Hildesheim . His career spans over three decades, focusing on organizational development, leadership concepts, and educational innovation. Key areas of interest include conflict management , distributed leadership , and strategies for organizational change , particularly in educational institutions. Asselmeyer’s research examines the intersection of pedagogy and organizational structures, emphasizing feedback culture , mindfulness in leadership , and team development . His publications analyze organizational diagnosis, leadership continuity, and paradox management in educational contexts. He has contributed extensively to discussions on school deputy roles , self-responsible school models , and international educational frameworks . His work bridges theoretical and practical approaches to organizational pedagogy, with significant emphasis on executive coaching and distance learning pedagogy . Asselmeyer has led research projects in Germany, Russia, and Uzbekistan, focusing on institutional reform and regional educational development.

Brenda MerkelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Strategic management
• Organizational behavior
• Healthcare
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Brenda Merkel is an Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Management within the College of Business and Information Systems at Dakota State University. She joined the university in August 2022 and holds a D.B.A. in Management from Anderson University. With over 30 years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist, she integrates healthcare insights into her management teaching. Dr. Merkel's educational background includes: D.B.A., Management, Anderson University, 2021 M.S., Banking & Financial Services, Northern State University, 2016 M.E., Guidance & Counseling, Northern State University, 2003 B.S., Business Education, Northern State University, 2001 B.S., Respiratory Care, Dakota State University, 1996 A.S., Respiratory Care, Dakota State University, 1995 Her research focuses on strategic management , organizational behavior , and organizational culture , with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector. She explores how gratitude and organizational commitment influence faculty retention in higher education, as well as the application of appreciative inquiry to engage Generation Y in the workplace. Her work bridges business theory with practical healthcare management challenges. Dr. Merkel's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on organizational behavior and management education. Her work frequently examines the application of appreciative inquiry in business and educational settings, generational dynamics in the workplace (particularly Generation Y), and the intersection of healthcare with management principles. Notably, her 2023 study investigates faculty retention through the lens of gratitude and organizational commitment in higher education institutions. Dr. Merkel has been recognized with the following awards: Friend of CTE Award from South Dakota ACTE (July 2015) for dedication to business education programs. Outstanding Business Educator from the National Entrepreneurship Education Forum (November 2011) for innovative curriculum. No specific information regarding graduate student advising or research grants was found in the provided materials.

• International Marketing
• International Market Research
• Marketing
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Markos Tsogkas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Business Organization and Administration, School of Economics, Business and International Studies, University of Piraeus. He also serves as Scientific Director of the Distance Learning Program in Service Business Administration. Education: Graduate of Varvakeion Standard School, Athens University of Economics and Business (ASOEE), MA in Marketing (Kingston University), PhD (University of Piraeus) His research focuses on International Marketing and International Market Research , with additional interests in Marketing , Consumer Behavior , and Services Marketing . He has published in international scientific journals and conferences. He is actively involved in academic societies: elected member of the Hellenic Academy of Marketing, representative of Greece at the European Academy of Marketing (EMAC), member of the American Marketing Association, Academy of International Business, and Diplomate Member of the Market Research Society of the UK. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Marketing, Consumer Behavior, International Marketing, Services Marketing, and Advertising/Public Relations. He has been Scientific Director of TEDx University of Piraeus since 2015 and engages in extensive consulting and research in Greece and the UK.

David V. PlantView profile

Professor

• Optical Communications
• Silicon Photonics
• Photonic Integrated Circuits
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David V. Plant is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at McGill University , where he leads the Plant Group . His research spans optical communications , silicon photonics , and photonic integrated circuits , with a focus on high-speed data transmission systems for data centers and beyond. Research Interests: Optical Communications: Coherent and direct detection systems, high-capacity WDM links, quantum encryption. Silicon Photonics: SiP modulators, receivers, switches, and PICs for next-gen interconnects. Data Center Interconnects: Tbps-scale links using TFLN MZMs, QD-MLL combs, and CMOS drivers. Microwave Photonics: Reconfigurable filters, optoelectronic oscillators, and signal processors. Biomedical Optics: Seismocardiography signal generation and analysis using ML techniques. Scientific Awards: Lumentum Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging Scholarship (industrial award) The Marconi Society’s 2023 Paul Baran Young Scholar (international award) Advanced Photonic Congress SPPCom Best Student Paper Presentation (international award) 2023 IEEE Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship (international award) 2023 SPIE Scholarship in Optics and Photonics (international award) Supervision & Grants: Prof. Plant has supervised numerous Ph.D., M.Eng., and post-doctoral researchers, including recipients of prestigious awards. His group collaborates with industry leaders like Ericsson, Ciena, and Lumentum, securing patents and advancing commercial applications in optical networking. Labs & Teams: The Plant Group operates within McGill’s ECE department, fostering a multidisciplinary environment for experimental and theoretical research in photonics. The team includes research professionals, visiting scholars, and administrative support from STARaCom.

Fanny Forsberg LundellView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Romance Languages
• French Linguistics
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Fanny Forsberg Lundell is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Romance Studies and Classics within the Faculty of Humanities. She currently serves as Head of Department (since 2023) and has held various administrative roles including Vice chair of the Recruitment board for languages (2021-2023) and member of the Faculty of Humanities board (2021-2023). Her educational background includes a Bachelors degree in French with a minor in Spanish and a PhD from Stockholm University (2007). She progressed from research fellow positions (2007-2015) to Associate Professor in French (2013), Permanent Associate Professor in French Linguistics (2015), and finally Professor in French (June 2020). She also holds an affiliation as Professeure associée at Université Laval, Québec. Forsberg Lundell's research focuses on Second Language Acquisition , particularly examining language and integration, pragmatics, and spoken language in French and Spanish. Her work emphasizes the importance of social and psychological factors in adult language learning, as demonstrated in her Swedish Research Council project Global Mobility and Adult Second Language Acquisition (2018-2021) and her involvement in the FNS project Developing an L2 grammar-for-interaction . Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on high-level proficiency in second language acquisition, examining topics such as nativelikeness perception, formulaic language, collocation knowledge, and the impact of individual differences in language learning. Her work spans both theoretical and applied linguistics, with strong connections to language policy and integration issues in migration contexts. She serves on the Editorial Boards of JESLA and Intercultural Pragmatics , is a Review Editor for Frontiers in Educational Psychology , and regularly referees for numerous international journals including IRAL , LIA , and Language Learning . Forsberg Lundell is actively involved in two research groups at Stockholm University: Romance Linguistics (RomLing) and Romance Languages and Second Language Acquisition (RomSLA). As a supervisor, she guides multiple PhD students working on Spanish and French as second languages, focusing on pragmatic aspects, sociopragmatic components, and advanced language acquisition phenomena. Her academic service extends to teaching Bachelor and Advanced level courses in Second Language Acquisition and Romance Languages, as well as supervising theses in these areas.

Sara J. BermanView profile

Professor

• Student Success
• Bar Exams
• Professional Licensing
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Sara J. Berman serves as Professor of Lawyering Skills and Director of the Academic Success Program at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law. She previously held leadership roles at the AccessLex Center for Legal Education Excellence in Washington, D.C., and faculty/administrative positions across law schools in California, New York, and Florida. Her research focuses on critical legal education challenges including student success methodologies, bar examination preparation, professional licensing systems, and innovations in distance learning. As an early adopter of online legal education, she taught for 15 years at the first fully online law school. Her work significantly addresses the needs of self-represented litigants within the justice system. Berman directs USC's Academic Success Program, overseeing initiatives that enhance student performance and bar passage rates. Her strategic leadership in academic support programs has shaped national conversations about legal education accessibility and effectiveness.

Charlotta HilliView profile

Associate Professor

• Didactics
• Distance Education
• Digital Pedagogy
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Charlotta Hilli serves as Associate Professor in Pedagogy at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds dual academic qualifications as Title of Docent in Didactics (2022) and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (2016), alongside a Master of Arts in History Teaching (2006). Her institutional roles include leadership of the higher education pedagogy study program and co-founding of poeda , the Finnish-Swedish postqualitative research network. Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Åbo Akademi University (2016) Title of Docent in Didactics, Åbo Akademi University (2022) Master of Arts (History and Social Studies Teacher), Åbo Akademi University (2006) Hilli's research centers on the intersection of Didactics and digital spaces, with particular focus on postqualitative approaches to educational phenomena. Her work examines hybrid learning environments, generative AI applications in education, and cross-curricular teaching methodologies. Through a sociomaterial lens, she investigates how human and non-human actors co-constitute educational practices, especially within virtual learning contexts where cyborgian entanglements challenge traditional pedagogical boundaries. Analysis of her 36 publications (2014-2025) reveals consistent thematic development from foundational work on distance education toward contemporary explorations of AI-integrated pedagogy. Her recent scholarship demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication through postqualitative frameworks that interrogate epistemic tensions in digital education. Key trends include the material-semiotic dimensions of academic writing processes, the role of uncertainty in Bildung-oriented teaching, and leadership challenges in implementing cross-curricular reforms. Hilli actively contributes to major collaborative research initiatives including NordicEdAI (2024-2027) on AI in Nordic education and CO-WRITE (2025-2027) investigating collaborative academic writing in hybrid environments. Her media presence demonstrates significant public engagement, with 30 media appearances since 2022 addressing critical issues in educational technology implementation. As principal investigator and co-investigator across seven research projects (2014-2027), Hilli has secured funding from entities including Högskolestiftelsen i Österbotten and Svenska kulturfonden. Her leadership extends to the poeda research network, which facilitates transnational collaboration on postqualitative educational research. Hilli's work operates at the nexus of theoretical innovation and practical application, particularly through the HELLA: Higher Education Learning Lab (2017-2019) and DigiLi project (2019-2022) which developed frameworks for equitable distance education. Current research activities are concentrated within the NordicEdAI consortium and CO-WRITE project teams, where she coordinates cross-institutional investigations of AI's pedagogical implications.

Frank AltemöllerView profile

Associate Professor

• International Trade Law
• Customs Law
• Geopolitics and International Trade
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Frank Altemöller is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Customs and International Trade Law (ICTL) at the University of Münster , Germany. Previously, he served as a full-time Professor at Harz University of Applied Sciences from 2010 to 2021, where he also headed the "European Administrative Management" program. His educational background includes law studies at the University of Münster , followed by legal traineeships in Berlin and Geneva . He earned his Ph.D. in Law from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland, with interdisciplinary doctoral studies focusing on environmental protection and global trade. Altemöller's research focuses on future challenges in international trade and the liberal order , particularly examining geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges and their impacts on economy, administration, and society. His work emphasizes dialogue with leaders from public institutions and the private sector regarding repositioning and transformation opportunities. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on World Trade Organization (WTO) issues , particularly the crisis of multilateralism , China-US trade relations , and the legitimacy of WTO dispute settlement mechanisms . His work spans multiple languages and jurisdictions, reflecting his international academic engagement. Altemöller has extensive international academic experience , including: Visiting professorships at the University of Bologna Shanghai Customs College University of Costa Rica University of Dar es Salaam Various universities in Southeast Asia He has collaborated with numerous organizations including: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Hamburg Distance Learning University (HFH) His teaching experience includes positions at: Otto Suhr Institute for Political Science (Free University of Berlin) Institute for East European Studies (Free University of Berlin) EBS University of Business and Law Wiesbaden

Gary Mitch NogradyView profile

Lecturer

• Operations Management
• Financial Aspects of Logistics
• Production Operations Management
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Mr. Gary Mitch Nogrady serves as a Lecturer at the Air Force Institute of Technology's School of Systems and Logistics located at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. He teaches various courses focused on operations management and financial aspects of logistics, and oversees the development and implementation of new logistics courses for both in-person and distance learning formats. Mr. Nogrady holds a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University (1994) and a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs and American Politics from the United States Air Force Academy (1982). His professional expertise spans production operations management techniques applicable to base-level logistics production, information transfer systems, adaptive control mechanisms, and safety protocols within large organizations. With a background as a retired Air Force aircraft maintenance officer specializing in fighter aircraft in the Pacific, logistics planning, and logistics operational testing, Mr. Nogrady brings practical military logistics experience to his academic role. Mr. Nogrady teaches several key courses including Budget Basics for Logisticians (21X302), Programming and Budgeting Basics for Logisticians (21X312), Field Maintenance Operations - Wing/Regional Sustainment Perspective (21X319), and Applied Maintenance Management Concepts (LOG 262).

Erik OlsenView profile

Lecturer

• Foreign Military Sales
• Logistics Management
• Distribution
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Erik Olsen is an Instructor at the Air Force Institute of Technology's School of Systems and Logistics, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He orchestrates day-to-day operations for the creation, execution, and evaluation of logistics courses for both live and distance learning venues. Mr. Olsen's educational background includes: Bachelor of Science from Widener University (1999) Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University (2001) US Army Command and General Staff College (2013) Erik Olsen's expertise focuses on practical logistics applications with emphasis on Foreign Military Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Acquisition Processes. His military background as a Navy Supply Officer provides real-world context to his teaching in logistics management, distribution systems, materiel management, and transportation routing. He teaches courses including LOG 199 – Introduction to Logistics, WKLCL100 – Logistics Academy FLIGHT, and the Global Supply Chain Executive Development Course at the University of Tennessee. Mr. Olsen served as a Supply Officer onboard the USS McInerney (FFG-8) and USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG-29), deploying to Central and South America, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle East regions. His shore duties included Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, PR, Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA, and the Afloat Training Group Mayport, FL. He also deployed to CENTCOM DDOC at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of OIF and served as a Logistics Specialist for the F-16 sale to Iraq and MQ-9 sale to the UK.

• Higher Education
• Critical University Studies
• Doctoral Education
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Dr. James Burford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Studies at the University of Warwick, where he joined in 2021 following academic posts at La Trobe University in Australia and Thammasat University in Thailand. He serves as course leader for the MA programme 'Global Education and International Development' and is a Pakeha New Zealander living in the UK. Dr. Burford's research spans International Higher Education and Critical University Studies, with particular focus on doctoral education, academic mobilities, and LGBTQ+ issues in education. His work employs qualitative methodologies and is informed by feminist and queer theoretical frameworks. He has conducted extensive research on academic migration, particularly in Thailand, and on sexuality and gender in educational contexts. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on doctoral education processes, particularly pre-application communications between potential doctoral students and supervisors. His work also examines academic conferences as sites of knowledge production and community building, and explores issues of care, imposter syndrome, and academic migration in higher education contexts. NZARE Sutton-Smith award for doctoral research (2017) Dr. Burford actively supervises numerous PhD students working on topics related to doctoral education, academic mobility, and gender/sexuality in education. He leads several significant research projects including the Distance Doctorates Project and research on pre-application doctoral communications funded by Research England. He co-chairs the IDERN International Doctoral Education Research Network steering committee and serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. He is co-founder of the Doctoral Education and Academia Research Network (DEAR) and has been involved in various international research collaborations examining higher education in Thailand and globally.

Jake AguasView profile

Associate Professor

• Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• +4 more

Jake Aguas serves as an Associate Professor of Management at the Crowell School of Business, Biola University. With nearly three decades of corporate experience including 15 years as Human Resource Manager for Talent Acquisition at JPMorgan Chase's Western United States division, he bridges practical industry expertise with academic rigor. As a principal consultant for a Canadian leadership development organization, he delivers training across North America while maintaining active scholarly and media engagement. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership (Concentration in Human Resource Development) from Regent University M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University B.A. in Economics from University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Aguas's research centers on generational dynamics in workplace leadership, particularly Generation Z's mental health challenges and leadership preferences. His work explores cultural intelligence development and the integration of Christian faith with business practices, challenging compartmentalization between professional and spiritual life. He examines how emotional intelligence manifests in biblical contexts and influences modern organizational behavior, creating a distinctive niche at the intersection of empirical research and theological reflection. Analysis of his publication record reveals two dominant trajectories: rigorous empirical studies of generational workplace behavior (especially post-pandemic impacts on Gen Z) and innovative theological applications to management theory. His articles consistently address leadership effectiveness through multiple lenses - psychological, cultural, and scriptural - while maintaining practical relevance for contemporary organizations navigating rapid demographic shifts. Though no formal scientific awards are documented, his research has achieved significant media visibility through features in the Washington Post and KNX Radio , alongside consistent publication in specialized journals like The Global Journal of Management and The Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership . Dr. Aguas actively translates research into practice through international consulting engagements and educational initiatives, including co-leading study tours to China/Hong Kong and developing the UC Berkeley course component on Taylor Swift's business strategies. His corporate consulting focuses on leadership development, team building, and global human resource systems implementation, demonstrating direct application of scholarly work to organizational challenges. No dedicated research laboratories or standing academic research teams are associated with his current position.

Debby ThomasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
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Debby Thomas, PhD, serves as Dean of the College of Business and Assistant Professor of Management at George Fox University, where she has held faculty positions since 2016. Her academic journey integrates two decades of missionary work in Rwanda—including founding holistic community development programs and small businesses—with corporate management training and K-12 teaching experience. Her educational background includes: PhD in Organizational Leadership (Regent University, 2015) MA in Global Leadership (Fuller Theological Seminary, 2009) BA in Elementary Education and International Studies (George Fox University, 1994) Dr. Thomas pioneers research in leadership through multiple interconnected lenses: developing the "Classroom as Organization" experiential teaching model, examining empowering leadership in cross-cultural contexts (particularly Rwanda), advancing women's leadership through Quaker methodologies, and integrating biblical studies with contemporary leadership theory. Her work consistently bridges theological perspectives with organizational behavior, emphasizing servant leadership and replacing workplace fear with love-based approaches. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving scholarly focus from 2014-2020, progressing from empirical cross-cultural comparisons (Rwandan/American followership) to theoretical frameworks (biblical leadership models) and practical pedagogy (business teaching methods). Recent work demonstrates increasing synthesis of international development experience with theological leadership concepts, culminating in her 2020 book on experiential business education. No formal scientific awards were documented in the source materials, though her consistent presentation record at International Leadership Association conferences indicates professional recognition. As Doctor of Business Administration faculty, Dr. Thomas actively mentors doctoral candidates through dissertation writing circles and teaches Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior courses across all degree levels. Her administrative leadership as Dean extends her influence to curriculum development and faculty mentorship within the College of Business. Her professional identity remains deeply connected to Rwandan community development work, where her holistic programs functioned as real-world laboratories for leadership research. Current initiatives continue exploring cross-cultural leadership applications through publications in process examining dissertation support methods and biblical leadership models.