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Galina Biedenbach is an Associate Professor (Docent) in Business Administration specializing in Marketing at Umeå University's Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE). She serves as Section Coordinator for Marketing and Program Coordinator for the Master’s program in Marketing. Her research focuses on branding, sustainability marketing, and B2B marketing dynamics. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (2012) and was awarded Docent status (2018). Recognized for pedagogical excellence, she received the USBE Pedagogical Prize (2018) and Distinguished University Teacher title (2020). Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Marketing Ethics, Research Methodology, and advanced modules on Strategic Marketing Planning and Executive Decision Making. Administrative roles include leadership of the Marketing Section (2016–2018, 2021–present) and Board membership of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2024–present). Research interests span corporate branding, organizational resilience, and sustainability transitions, with affiliations to the ROBUST research group. Her publications emphasize B2B brand equity, coopetition strategies, and internal branding in public sectors. Notable works include analyses of sustainability performance through coopetition mechanisms and paradox management. Awards highlight both academic contributions and pedagogical innovation, reflecting her dual focus on research and education.

• Sustainability Marketing
• Branding Research
• B2B Marketing
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Niklas Hanes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics within the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) at Umeå University. His research focuses on public economics, labor economics, regional development, and behavioral economics with particular attention to military policy impacts, childcare reforms, municipal amalgamations, and stock market participation behaviors. Research Projects: Lead researcher in the 2021-2023 project analyzing military deployment's labor market effects. Research Groups: Member of the Economic Policy Network. Research Interests His work examines the economic implications of public policies across multiple domains: Military training's civilian labor market returns Effects of childcare fee reforms on gendered employment patterns Economic efficiency of municipal mergers Psychological determinants of financial decision-making Historical analysis of municipal governance reforms Recent Research Trends Recent publications emphasize: Long-term economic effects of military service Regional policy impacts on local economies Behavioral factors in financial market participation Awards & Grants Recipient of the 2021-2023 research grant studying military deployment labor market outcomes. Active in securing multi-year research funding through collaborative projects. Labs & Teams Prominent contributor to the Economic Policy Network's initiatives analyzing regional development strategies and public sector efficiency.

• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• Regional Economics
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Professor Markus Dertwinkel-Kalt holds the Chair of Economics with a focus on Behavioral and Digital Economics at the University of Münster, School of Business and Economics. Previously, he was a Full Professor at the University of Konstanz and an Assistant Professor at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. His research spans behavioral economics, industrial organization, energy policy, and climate finance, with a methodological focus on theory and experimental methods. Education: PhD (2015) in Economics from Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, advised by Hans-Theo Normann; M.Sc. Mathematics (2011), B.Sc. Mathematics (2009) from the same university. Additional studies include a B.A. in Philosophy (2013) and minor in Physics. Research focuses on behavioral aspects of energy policy, digital markets, consumer decision-making under salience effects, and climate finance mechanisms. Notable projects include analyzing energy price caps' moral hazard effects, loot box demand drivers, and designing climate transition labels for financial products. He leads DFG-funded projects on corporate attention allocation and financial product design exploiting limited attention. Awards include the 2024 SBE Research Prize and recognition in the 2023 WiWo Ranking of top young German economists. He serves as Director of Sustainability and Ethics Committee Chair at the University of Münster, and holds affiliations with the Max Planck Institute and CESifo. Teaching spans behavioral economics, digital economics, and climate policy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervises PhD students through the MEP Doctoral Seminar and collaborates on interdisciplinary research teams involving institutions like Ruhr University Bochum and the DLR.

• Behavioral Economics
• Digital Economics
• Industrial Organization
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Menoka Bal is a Teaching Fellow in the Department of Operations and Service Management at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. Previously, she held roles including Assistant Professor, Lecturer in Engineering Management at Coventry University, and a PhD researcher at Liverpool John Moores University. Her academic qualifications include a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, an MSc in Engineering Management, and a PhD in Project Management. Her research focuses on sustainable development through integrative project management approaches, particularly in construction and IT sectors. Key interests include stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, AI applications in project management, and lean management methodologies. She has published extensively on topics like project success measurement, waste management in construction, and leadership styles in manufacturing. Notable achievements include the Best Paper Award at the 2020 BAM Conference. Bal’s work emphasizes practical solutions for improving project performance through sustainable practices and technology integration. She has collaborated on projects addressing waste management in Lebanon’s construction sector and stakeholder dynamics in urban development. External Roles: External Examiner at the University of Bolton and Blackpool and Flyde College. Professional Certifications: PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM Practitioner, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her publications span journals like Sustainability and conferences such as the British Academy of Management, showcasing a focus on bridging theoretical research with real-world project challenges.

• Project Management
• Sustainability
• Construction Management
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Aanuoluwapo Ojelade is a Distinguished Research Fellow in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His work bridges occupational ergonomics, biomechanics, and construction safety through advanced technologies. Education: PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech University MEng, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech University BEng, Civil Engineering, Osun State University Research Interests: Focus on exoskeleton technology for construction workers, biomechanical analysis of manual tasks, and motion capture systems for ergonomic evaluation. His studies address physical demand reduction, workplace interventions, and technology adoption barriers. Recent Article Trends: Leverage machine learning (random forest, recurrent neural networks) for ergonomic analysis, compare exoskeleton efficacy across industries (construction, mining), and evaluate demographic impacts on technology readiness. Markerless motion capture and EMG-based force prediction are recurring methodologies. Contact: 317 Bell Hall, University at Buffalo, aojelade@buffalo.edu, (716) 645-4721.

• Occupational Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Human Factors Engineering
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Dr Azhdar Karami is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Management at the Bangor Business School, Bangor University. With a PhD in Strategic Management, he has taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1991, including roles at the University of Bradford and overseas institutions. Current responsibilities include modules like Principles of Business Management and Contemporary Issues in Management . External examiner for PhD programs at institutions including University of East London, University of Manchester, and Gomal University. Moderator for MBA programs in Singapore and Sri Lanka. Research Interests focus on strategic management, SME innovation, green entrepreneurship, and social media's impact on business performance. Recent studies analyze terrorism's economic effects, green entrepreneurship barriers, and nature-sustainability connections in environmental organizations. Published in journals like Computers in Human Behavior (ABS 3*), International Journal of Forecasting (ABS 3*), and Business Strategy and the Environment (ABS 3*). Professional memberships include the British Academy of Management , Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship , and editorial board roles.

• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation in SMEs
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Professor Marnie Campbell serves as the Executive Dean of the School of Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU), overseeing disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Cyber Security, and Mathematics. She leads four research centers: the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the Centre for Marine Ecosystems Research, the Conservation and Biodiversity Research Centre, and the Centre for Securing Digital Futures. Her academic journey includes a BSc(Hons) and PhD from Murdoch University (2000). Marnie’s career spans 18 years in higher education, with 14 years in leadership roles, including Head of the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin University. She balances active research with policy translation, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration to address environmental challenges. With 12 years in non-academic roles (government, consultancy, CSIRO), she applies cross-sectoral insights to academic leadership. Her research focuses on marine biosecurity, invasive species management, and environmental policy. Notable contributions include frameworks integrating social, cultural, and ecological values in biosecurity and strategies to mitigate marine debris impacts. She has pioneered educational initiatives aligning academic programs with industry/community needs. Marnie’s honors include the 2007 Peter Morris Prize for maritime biosecurity contributions and a Queensland Smart Futures Fellowship (2012–2015). She advises international organizations like the UN and has led projects in the Galapagos Islands and Palau. Her work emphasizes bridging science and policy to address global challenges like biodiversity loss and climate change. Her leadership extends to strategic initiatives like ECU’s Centre for People, Place & Planet. She advocates for innovative education and adaptive governance models to prepare future environmental leaders. Current efforts focus on AI applications in ecological research and securing digital futures amid emerging threats.

• Marine Biosecurity
• Invasive Species Management
• Environmental Policy
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Rui Silva is an Associate Professor with Tenure at the Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), holding the Haddad Chair in Entrepreneurship. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His academic affiliations include a Research Affiliate role at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). **Education:** PhD in Economics, University of Chicago (2012) MA in Economics, University of Chicago (2008) Bachelor's in Economics, Nova University of Lisbon (2004) **Research Focus:** Rui’s work bridges corporate finance, labor economics, and organizational economics. Key themes include corporate governance, innovation dynamics, and the interplay between financial distress and labor markets. His recent studies explore mergers’ mental health impacts on employees, bankruptcy’s legal-economic implications, and institutional drivers of innovation. **Awards & Grants:** No explicit awards are mentioned, though his Haddad Chair indicates recognition in entrepreneurship. His research has been supported by institutions like CEPR and through collaborative projects. **Advising & Teams:** While no advisees are listed, his work involves interdisciplinary collaborations with scholars like Ramin Baghai (University of Chicago) and Viktor Thell (Lund University). **Labs & Platforms:** He contributes to the Finance Knowledge Center at Nova School, focusing on entrepreneurial finance and policy-relevant research. His work integrates methodologies from decision science and simulation modeling to address industrial and organizational challenges.

• Corporate Finance
• Labor Economics
• Organizational Economics
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Dr. Jordan Shropshire is the Lawrence Minto Sylvestre Endowed Chair in Computing and a Professor in the Information Systems and Technology Department at the University of South Alabama's School of Computing. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Mississippi State University (2008) and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Florida (2004). Dr. Shropshire's research focuses on cybersecurity, data center management, cloud computing, IoT ecosystems, and systems architecture. His work addresses critical challenges such as post-quantum cryptography, embedded system vulnerabilities, and compliance frameworks for autonomous systems. He has also contributed to studies on developer platform risks, real-time operating system security, and AI-driven systems hardening. Education: Ph.D. – Management Information Systems, Mississippi State University, 2008 B.S. – Business Administration, University of Florida, 2004 His teaching career spans roles at the University of South Alabama (2008–present) and Georgia Southern University, where he held tenure (2008–2014). His publications emphasize practical cybersecurity solutions, including tools for drone compliance and frameworks for secure cloud infrastructure. He has also explored behavioral aspects of security policy adherence and IT professional retention. Dr. Shropshire's work often bridges theoretical research and real-world implementation, with a focus on mitigating emerging threats in cloud systems, IoT, and embedded devices. His research has been supported by grants such as the NSF TWC Small Grant for hypervisor security detection techniques.

• Information Security
• Data Center Management
• Systems Architecture
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Prof. Constantinos Antoniou is a Full Professor in the Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), part of the TUM School of Engineering and Design. He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (1995), an MS in Transportation (1997), and a PhD in Transportation Systems (2004) from MIT. His research focuses on transportation systems engineering, including modeling/simulation, intelligent transport systems (ITS), behavioral economics in transport, road safety, and sustainable transport systems. He has authored over 500 scientific publications, including over 210 peer-reviewed journal papers, and serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Transportation Research Part A . Awards include the Francquis Chair (2023), IEEE ITS Outstanding Application Award (2011), and Marie Curie Fellowship (2006–2008). He has secured over €4M in third-party funding, leading projects such as SCUDO, CulturalRoad, and PHOEBE. Currently supervising 17 PhD students, he has mentored seven graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions like UCL and UPC. Research interests span autonomous vehicles, traffic resilience, and policy-driven transport solutions. Key projects include analyzing urban air mobility, MaaS potential, and pandemic impact on transport networks. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing sustainable cities and communities.

• Transportation Systems Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Behavioral Economics in Transport
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Rakotonirainy Andry is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q). His research focuses on transportation safety, automated vehicles, human factors, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). He leads interdisciplinary projects exploring driver behavior, connected vehicle technologies, and the societal impacts of automation. Key areas include accident prevention, human-vehicle interaction, and equity in transport systems. His work integrates machine learning, simulation studies, and behavioral analysis to address challenges in road safety. Notable contributions include studies on driver stress detection, automated vehicle acceptance, and the Australian Naturalistic Driving Study (ANDS). He collaborates with institutions globally, advancing innovations like connected vehicle pilots and multimodal AI for traffic safety. Research interests span automated driving systems, vulnerable road user protection, and policy implications of emerging technologies. His findings contribute to safer transportation policies and technologies, emphasizing both technical and human-centric perspectives.

• Transportation Safety
• Automated Vehicles
• Human Factors in Transportation
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Dr. Lena Gerling-Wittkamp is a researcher and academic affiliated with the School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster, holding a position as a Researcher at the Chair of Political Economy. She also serves as a senior researcher at the Thünen Institute of Rural Economics. Her primary roles include academic research and teaching in political economy and related fields. Education: PhD (Dr. rer. pol.) in Economics, University of Münster (2013-2018) MSc International Economics and Business, University of Groningen (2012-2013) MA International Economics, University of Göttingen (2011-2013) Bachelor's in European Studies, University of Osnabrück (2008-2011) Research Interests: Her work focuses on political transitions, public choice theory, conflict economics, institutional analysis in autocracies/democracies, and regional economics. She explores topics such as the impact of youth demographics on conflict, the relationship between protests and political instability, and the economic determinants of populist movements. Key Projects: Organizer of the International Conference on 'The Political Economy of Democracy and Dictatorship' (annual since 2016) DFG-funded project on 'The distribution of political power and provision of public goods' (2022-2024) Research on social inequality, populism, and voting behavior (2017-2021) Teaching: She teaches courses in Advanced Public Choice, Macroeconomics, and Development Economics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Affiliations: Member of the Verein für Socialpolitik (German Economic Association) and the CIW Freundeskreis.

• Political Economy
• Public Choice
• Economics of Conflict
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Paola Passafaro is a Researcher at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology. She specializes in environmental psychology, focusing on sustainable mobility, social representations of ecological behaviors, and the psychosocial drivers of pro-environmental actions. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address urban sustainability challenges, particularly through analyzing media narratives (e.g., social media’s role in shaping perceptions of sustainable transport) and policy implications of behavioral research. Key research areas include the psychological underpinnings of sustainable tourism, family dynamics in mobility decisions, and the interplay between local norms and recycling behaviors. Her recent studies explore topics such as e-bike adoption’s societal impacts, youth engagement in ecotourism, and the theoretical-methodological gaps in linking psychological insights to environmental policy. Publications emphasize empirical investigations into urban mobility transitions, the role of social media in sustainability advocacy, and cross-cultural comparisons of environmental attitudes. She collaborates on projects like 'Psychosocial Determinants of Sustainable Mobility Choices' and 'Identity Theories and Sustainable Tourism Choices,' aiming to bridge academic research with practical policy solutions. Her research highlights the importance of understanding symbolic and emotional dimensions of ecological behaviors, alongside structural factors, to foster sustainable lifestyles. This work contributes to both theoretical advancements in environmental psychology and actionable frameworks for policymakers and urban planners.

• Environmental Psychology
• Sustainable Tourism
• Social Representations
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Itziar Ramírez García is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IQS School of Management. She is actively involved in the Research Group in Tourism, Sustainability and Innovation, contributing to academic and applied research in organizational behavior within the tourism and hospitality sectors. Her research interests center on employee retention, work motivation, personality traits, and the alignment between student career expectations and organizational value propositions. She employs qualitative and quantitative methods, including semi-structured interviews, to explore how self-transcendence and work values influence professional development and organizational fit. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in understanding the psychological and behavioral drivers of workforce stability in the 21st century, particularly in service-oriented industries like tourism and hospitality. Her work bridges academic theory with practical HR strategies aimed at reducing turnover and enhancing workplace readiness. Scientific Contributions: Published in peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education and Education and Training . Active research output from 2019 to 2024, with increasing citation impact (Scopus h-index: 2, 14 citations). ORCID: 0000-0001-7277-4070 . She collaborates with researchers including A. Fornells, G. Domínguez Picart, and S. Del Cerro. Although no formal grants or advising roles are mentioned, her research has practical implications for human resource development and tourism education. She does not appear to lead a lab but contributes to a structured research group focused on sustainability and innovation in tourism.

• Employee Retention
• Work Motivation
• Personality Traits
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Ji Hye Kang is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island. She holds a strong academic and professional background in fashion business, with expertise in digital consumer behavior, sustainability, global markets, and retail analytics. Education: Ph.D., Design, Housing and Merchandising, Oklahoma State University, 2007 M.S., Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Korea, 1995 B.S., Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, Korea, 1993 Her research focuses on contemporary issues in fashion consumer behavior, particularly how digital platforms, sustainability concerns, and global market dynamics influence purchasing decisions. She employs advanced data analysis methods and interdisciplinary collaboration to explore topics such as online retail performance, ethical consumption, and student engagement in global fashion education. Her teaching aligns closely with her research, covering courses in fashion buying, supply chain management, consumer behavior, and retail analytics. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in data-driven consumer research, with increasing emphasis on sustainability, digital retailing, and cross-cultural consumer insights. Her work spans journals in marketing, sustainability, and fashion, reflecting interdisciplinary relevance. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Ji Hye Kang actively mentors students and collaborates across disciplines in her research. While specific grant details are not listed, her ongoing research projects suggest sustained funding and academic support. She has led classroom-based global competence initiatives and industry-relevant studies, indicating engagement with both educational and practical aspects of fashion business. Although no formal lab or research team is named, her collaborative publications and leadership in curriculum development suggest active involvement in research groups and academic networks focused on fashion innovation and consumer science.

• Fashion Business
• Consumer Behavior
• Digital Consumer Behavior
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