Babur De los Santos is an Associate Professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics at Clemson University, specializing in empirical industrial organization, applied microeconomics, and econometrics. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago (2008) and serves as Director of the Business Analytics Program. His research focuses on consumer search in online markets, antitrust policy, and the intersection of marketing and economics. He has held positions including Amazon Scholar (2025–present), and previously at Indiana University (2008–2018). Key professional roles include advising the FTC on antitrust matters and collaborating with institutions like the European Commission and the Federal Reserve Board. His work has been published in top journals like the American Economic Review and Journal of Business & Economic Statistics . Research highlights include studies on consumer search behavior, search engine optimization, and pricing dynamics in digital markets. He has secured grants totaling over $90K from AWS and NSF, and his awards include Fulbright and CONACYT scholarships. His teaching spans advanced econometrics, industrial organization, and business analytics at both undergraduate and PhD levels.
Ruchi Sinha is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the UniSA Business School, University of South Australia. Her research focuses on team dynamics, leadership, negotiation strategies, and organizational behavior, with a particular emphasis on conflict management, power structures, and environmental influences on team performance. She collaborates with institutions like HEC Paris and the University of Adelaide, contributing to both applied and theoretical research in these areas. Her work explores topics such as skewed task conflicts in teams, shared leadership, and the role of environmental hardship in shaping team egalitarianism. She has also contributed to gender-focused negotiation training and the effects of voice centralization in teams. Her findings are published in journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Organizational Behavior . Ruchi Sinha is actively involved in research supervision, mentoring students in organizational psychology and management. Her TED Talk on negotiation strategies demonstrates her commitment to translating academic insights into practical advice for professionals.
Simone D'Alessandro is a Full Professor of Political Economy at the University of Pisa's Department of Economics and Management. He specializes in Ecological Economics, Development Economics, Industrial Economics, and Ecological Sustainability/degrowth. His research focuses on socio-ecological policy design, labor market transformations, and sustainable economic systems. Current projects include Horizon Europe initiatives like the Well-being in a Sustainable Economy Revisited (WISER), Models, Assessment, and Policies for Sustainability (MAPS), and the MSCA-funded Economic Policies for the Global Bifurcation (EPOG). These projects address climate policy, low-carbon transitions, and equitable economic frameworks. His work bridges macroeconomic modeling with real-world policy analysis, particularly in Italy. Key themes include green policy impacts, labor-saving technology responses (e.g., basic income models), and sustainable development pathways. Recent studies explore carbon inequality reduction, job challenges in ecological transitions, and synergies between working time reduction and universal income schemes. Publications frequently appear in top journals like Nature Sustainability and utilize experimental methods (e.g., public goods games) to assess policy efficacy. His contributions highlight the feasibility of post-growth economies balancing ecological sustainability and social equity.
Jian Rong is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Auburn University, holding positions since 2015. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Fudan University and an MBA from Iowa State University, their expertise spans agricultural economics, rural sociology, and agribusiness management. Professional experience includes visiting roles at UC Berkeley and UC Davis, focusing on agricultural economics and resource economics. Research interests center on agribusiness marketing, agricultural policy, and economic development. Courses taught include Agribusiness Marketing (AGEC 3010), Agricultural Policy and Trade (AGEC 3300), and Principles of Agribusiness Management (AGEC 4000). Professional affiliations include the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and the American Economic Association. Recent work emphasizes oscillator design and RF technologies, with publications on multi-phase coupled oscillators and low-phase-noise VCOs. They actively engage in faculty development and diversity initiatives through the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.
Professor Janice Denegri-Knott is a Professor in Consumer Culture & Behaviour at Bournemouth University, where she has been researching and publishing since 2001. She serves as Head of the Promotional Cultures and Communication Research Centre and is Associate Editor for Marketing Theory while co-editing the Journal of Promotional Communications. Her work has been published in top-tier journals including European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Management, and Journal of Consumer Culture. Her research focuses on digital consumption phenomena, particularly examining digital possessions, ownership practices, and how digital devices transform consumer behavior. She has developed significant theoretical frameworks around digital virtual consumption, with her work on MP3 technology revealing the power dynamics in digital commodification. Her recent projects explore digital consumption objects, particularly MP3 as an object of consumption, and digital devices and distributed consumption, examining how software-human hybrids transform desire construction and consumer practices across ownership, meal preparation, and decision-making. The trajectory of her research shows an evolution from early work on digital games and eBay consumption to more complex analyses of digital possession, affordance theory, and platformized consumption. Her publications consistently bridge marketing theory with cultural studies perspectives, offering critical insights into how digital technologies reshape consumer culture and behavior. Recent work increasingly addresses ethical dimensions of digital consumption, including sustainable practices and critical pedagogies. Best Paper prize from Consumption, Market and Culture for paper on Digital Virtual Consumption (2011) Editor's Choice List for paper on ownership and possession (Journal of Marketing Management, 2016) Top 10 most downloaded papers in Consumption, Markets & Culture (2011, 2014) "Mapping Consumer Power" selected for New Directions in Critical Marketing Studies (European Journal of Marketing, 2013) Professor Denegri-Knott actively involves students in her research, emphasizing their contribution to knowledge generation. Her current grants include Mapping the Full Scope of Consumer Engagement on Social Media (European Commission, 2024), Digital Advertising Metrics for Good (ESRC, 2024), and Realising the potential for academic publishing among Vietnamese media scholars (British Academy, 2023). She has consulted for major media brands including ITV and Hearst on digital content strategy. As Director of the Promotional Cultures and Communication Centre, she leads a research team exploring the intersections of promotional cultures, digital media, and consumer behavior, with particular expertise in Latin American contexts as evidenced by her work on Chicha culture.
Richard Yu is a Professor at the Carleton School of Information Technology, Carleton University. His research focuses on cross-layer design in wireless systems, security in wireless networks, green information technologies, and multimedia over wireless networks. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng). His work integrates machine learning, edge computing, and reinforcement learning to address challenges in vehicular networks, autonomous systems, and IoT. Education Ph.D., University of British Columbia Research Interests Professor Yu’s research spans wireless communication systems , edge computing , and AI-driven optimization . He explores novel paradigms such as federated learning for industrial IoT, secure UAV-assisted satellite networks, and generative AI for video understanding. His work emphasizes practical applications in autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and industry 4.0 systems. Recent Trends in Publications His recent articles highlight advancements in reinforcement learning frameworks for resource allocation, safety-critical AI in video generation, and cross-modal fusion for embodied agents. He also investigates hybrid NOMA/OMA systems and quantum-inspired algorithms for next-generation networks. Advising & Grants No specific advisees are listed, but his research is supported by grants focusing on edge intelligence, vehicular networks, and secure computing. Labs & Teams Associated with Carleton’s School of Information Technology research groups, focusing on wireless systems and AI for industrial applications.
Dr. Bayaner Arigong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Florida A&M University - Florida State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of North Texas (2015), and M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from China University of Geosciences, Wuhan (2008 and 2005). Prior to academia, he worked as an RF System Design Engineer at Infineon Technologies (2014–2017). Education: Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, 2015 M.Sc., Electrical Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China, 2008 B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China, 2005 Research Interests: Beamforming Phased Array Antenna Integrated Passive Device Design Electromagnetic Cloaking & Metamaterials His recent work focuses on frequency-agile RF analog co-processors , 3D-printed reconfigurable components , and deep learning-enhanced monopulse receivers . Over 60 publications span topics like tunable Nolen matrices, VO₂-based smart materials, and IoT spectrum coexistence frameworks. He leads a research group actively recruiting students in RF systems, high-frequency circuits, and electromagnetic theory. Lab/Team: Active research group focused on RF circuit innovation and applied electromagnetic systems.
Christian E. Peterson is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His research focuses on early complex societies, particularly the dynamics of social inequality and complexity in Neolithic China and Early Iron Age Southern Africa. He co-directs multi-scalar field projects in the Western Liao River Valley and Kruger National Park, and leads the Chiefdoms Datasets Project for cross-regional comparative analysis. PhD, University of Pittsburgh (2006) MA, University of Pittsburgh (2005) BA, University of Toronto (1999) Peterson’s work employs quantitative methods, spatial analysis, and agent-based modeling to study settlement distribution, household archaeology, and demography. He investigates how inequality shapes societal growth and decline, with fieldwork in Hongshan ceremonial sites and Early Iron Age communities. Recent publications highlight his NSF-funded research on trade routes, social complexity, and global comparisons of chiefdoms. Collaborators include institutions in South Africa, China, and the U.S. His teaching includes courses on decolonizing anthropology, quantitative archaeology, and field techniques.
Dr. Paul R. Kelly is a Lecturer in Organisation Studies at the University of Essex Business School , specializing in the intersection of socio-digital systems, power dynamics, and knowledge management within global development and higher education contexts. His work critically examines how digital transformations reshape organizational practices, particularly focusing on ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development), KM4D (Knowledge Management for Development), and the politics of impact evaluation. PhD, Lancaster University (2019) - Digital Innovation MRes, Lancaster University (2013) - Digital Innovation MSc, University College London (2002) - ICT in Education His research integrates activity theory and actor-network theory to analyze the entanglement of social practices, digital technologies, and power structures in globally distributed development initiatives. Key themes include "development 2.0" , data circulations, and the " impact iceberg " metaphor for hidden evaluation processes. Recent publications analyze power as performative action in IS, digital supply chains in post-truth contexts, and critical frameworks for inclusive organizational change. His work bridges academic rigor with practical engagement, evidenced by collaborations with the United Nations Development Program , Institute for Human Security and Social Change (La Trobe University), and NGOs across Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Pacific. Grants like the Research England ODA-funded Decolonising Aid projects highlight his commitment to equitable Global South-North partnerships. He teaches modules on Leadership in Organizations , Sustainability and CSR , and Digital Change Management , while advising PhD students in HRM and organizational studies.
Ramaa Vasudevan is a Professor of Economics at Colorado State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Art Museum and Economics. Her research focuses on international finance, open economy macroeconomics, and the political economy of development and finance. She teaches courses such as ECON 376 (Marxist Economic Thought) and ECON 742. She holds a PhD in Economics from The New School for Social Research, specializing in political economy of international trade and finance, and an M.Phil from the Centre for Development Studies in India, studying colonial labor markets. Her work critically examines financialization, global monetary systems, and the intersection of gender, labor, and development. Her scholarship spans topics like the dollar standard's role in imperialism, cryptocurrency's socio-economic impacts, and the political economy of public debt. Notable works analyze India's colonial monetary history, modern financial crises, and structural transformations in global economies. Her research emphasizes Marxist frameworks to critique contemporary capitalism, including studies on digital platforms, monopolies, and the care economy's gender dynamics. Vasudevan’s interdisciplinary approach integrates historical analysis with modern macroeconomic challenges, addressing issues like secular stagnation and inequality.
Professor Cameron Parsell is an ARC Industry Fellow and ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow at the School of Social Science, University of Queensland. His research spans three interconnected areas examining social problems, societal responses to these problems, and visions for a society that prevents and ends social problems. Partnering with Micah Projects through his ARC Industry Fellowship, Professor Parsell has established himself as a leading scholar in homelessness research and social policy analysis. Professor Parsell's primary research interests include: Homelessness and housing instability Poverty and welfare systems Charity and social responses to poverty Social cohesion and competing ideas in society Identity formation among marginalized populations Qualitative and ethnographic research methods Professor Parsell has authored three influential books: "The Homeless Person in Contemporary Society," "Charity and Poverty in Advanced Welfare States" (co-authored with Andrew Clarke and Francisco Perales), and "Homelessness" published by Polity Press, which argues that homelessness is "a punishing, predictable, yet solvable social problem." His research demonstrates how representations of homelessness inform policy agendas that he characterizes as suffering from "a poverty of ambition." His recent work shows a strong focus on digital-era evaluation in social services, the experiences of people with homelessness, and the intersection of domestic violence with housing instability. Professor Parsell's research often employs qualitative and ethnographic methods to understand the lived experiences of marginalized populations, examining topics from ontological pleasure to spatial control in marginalized spaces. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across sociology, social work, and housing studies journals. Professor Parsell has received significant recognition through his ARC Industry Fellowships and has published extensively in top journals. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in social service delivery, particularly through his partnership with Micah Projects and collaborations with St Vincent de Paul Society. As an active researcher, Professor Parsell leads and collaborates on numerous projects examining homelessness responses, housing policy, and social service evaluation. His work with organizations like Micah Projects and St Vincent de Paul Society demonstrates his commitment to translating research into practice, with recent projects focusing on families in motels, disaster assistance programs, and assertive outreach models for rough sleeping.
Nicolas Tackett is a Professor of History at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in medieval Chinese history. His research focuses on the evolution of Chinese elite society (7th-12th centuries), Song political culture, Northeast Asian interstate relations (10th-13th c.), and Tang-Song transition dynamics. PhD, Columbia University (2006) MA, Columbia University (2002) BS, Stanford University (1998) His work integrates digital methodologies with traditional historical research, particularly through prosopographic databases analyzing Tang and Song elites. Key themes include political fragmentation, elite migration, and the emergence of national consciousness. He has published extensively on aristocratic decline, frontier dynamics, and mortuary culture. Recent publications emphasize digital history approaches and comparative analysis of elite transformation. Awards include Guggenheim, ACLS, and NEH fellowships, as well as the James Henry Breasted Prize. ACLS Fellowship (2019) NEH Fellowship (2019) Guggenheim Fellowship (2018) James Henry Breasted Prize (2015) ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowship (2014-2015) Professor Tackett previously held teaching positions at Stanford and the University of Tennessee. He currently teaches undergraduate courses on global history, frontier history, and Chinese nationalism.
Prof. Saleem Zaroubi is a Professor of Astronomy at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, part of the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on cosmology, particularly the Epoch of Reionization (EoR), using radio telescopes like LOFAR and NenuFAR. He leads the LOFAR-EoR key science project to study the transformation of the early universe's neutral hydrogen into ionized plasma. His work includes analyzing 21 cm signal power spectra to probe the intergalactic medium, ionospheric effects on observations, and machine learning techniques for data analysis. Recent studies involve upper limits on cosmic dawn signals, transient radio frequency interference mitigation, and statistical modeling of reionization processes. Zaroubi collaborates internationally on projects like the AARTFAAC Cosmic Explorer and contributes to understanding large-scale structures through radio interferometry. His research also addresses calibration challenges, cosmic infrared background anisotropies, and kinetic SZ effect detections in galaxy clusters. Publications span over 120 articles in journals like Astronomy & Astrophysics and Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society . He actively participates in conferences and serves on scientific committees, advancing observational cosmology and radio astronomy techniques.
Prof. Janka Stoker is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. She serves as Director of the In the LEAD research centre, focusing on leadership and performance. Her roles include academic leadership, executive education, and organizational consultancy. Born in Assen, Netherlands (1970), she holds a Master's in Social Psychology and a Ph.D. from the University of Twente (1998), with postdoc research there. She has extensive experience in academia and consulting, including roles as Vice Dean and senior managing consultant at Berenschot. Education: Master's: University of Groningen (1993) Ph.D.: University of Twente (1998) Research Interests: Leadership in crises, gender dynamics in leadership, top management teams, and management quality. Her work bridges leadership theory with practical organizational challenges, emphasizing adaptive strategies in turbulent environments. She actively contributes to executive education programs and advisory roles for organizations. Other Activities: Board member: Goldschmeding Foundation Advisory roles: RKSV Albertus Magnus, Berenschot Foundation External expert: AFM, Aletta Jacobsprijs Jury Labs/Teams: Leads the In the LEAD centre, offering cutting-edge research and executive programs on leadership and organizational performance.
Tor Håkon Jackson Inderberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Systems at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His primary focus is on energy systems, climate policy, and governance dynamics in low-carbon transitions. He holds a position in the Section for Energy Systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of technical, socio-economic, and political dimensions of energy transitions. His research explores topics such as renewable energy policy design (e.g., solar and wind energy governance), energy justice, and the interplay between climate legislation and technological innovation. He has contributed to studies on Norway's hydrogen strategy, carbon capture and storage policies, and the geopolitical implications of energy systems. His work often addresses policy feedback mechanisms and equity considerations in transitioning to sustainable energy systems. Recent publications analyze decentralization trends in electricity systems, fair allocation principles in energy models, and the anchoring effects of climate acts. His research frequently appears in journals like Energy Research & Social Science , Climate Policy , and Environmental Research: Energy , reflecting a strong focus on socio-technical systems and policy frameworks. Dr. Inderberg collaborates internationally, co-authoring works on Nordic biofuel policies, hydrogen export strategies, and community-based energy projects. His contributions highlight the necessity of equitable and politically feasible pathways for deep decarbonization, integrating technical, institutional, and societal dimensions.
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