Annabelle Jaouen is a Full Professor of Entrepreneurship at Montpellier School of Business , France, and Head of the MBS Entrepreneurship Center. She is also a certified coach and author of 7 books on entrepreneurship and small business management. Focus on entrepreneurial coaching and support systems Research spans family firms, SMEs, and cooperative strategies Teaching disciplines include emotional intelligence and personal development Her research interests encompass entrepreneurship , sustainable entrepreneurship , leadership , and workplace well-being . Her work explores entrepreneurial typologies , incubation strategies , territorialized cooperation , and decentralized governance models (e.g., sociocracy, holacracy). Recent publications highlight liberated management frameworks and antifragility in SMEs. Publications focus on decentralized organizational structures, coaching methodologies, and collaborative strategies. Keywords include entrepreneurship , management innovation , and small business dynamics , with sub-fields like teal organizations , agile frameworks , and emotional intelligence .
Nancy L McElwain is a Research Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign , with affiliations to multiple interdisciplinary institutes. Her research focuses on developmental psychology, family dynamics, and computational methods in infant studies. Research Professor, Human Development and Family Studies Affiliate, Personalized Nutrition Initiative (Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology) Research Professor, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) Affiliate, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Affiliate, Center for Social & Behavioral Science Research Interests: Nancy's work explores adolescent-mother attachment, early mother-child interaction flexibility, and maternal autonomy support across cultures. She also contributes to computational methodologies like infant pose estimation and home soundscapes analysis through interdisciplinary collaborations. Publications Trends: Recent work spans developmental psychology ( Journal of Youth and Adolescence ), cross-cultural parenting ( Developmental Psychology ), and AI-driven infant monitoring systems (IEEE conferences). Keywords include Developmental Psychology , Cross-Cultural Studies , and Computational Health . Labs & Teams: Nancy collaborates with the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), and Center for Social & Behavioral Science, integrating behavioral science with computational tools.
Jaime Lane Derringer is an Associate Professor and Assistant Head of Information & Communication in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She co-directs the Etiology of Personality and Individual Characteristics (EPIC) lab with Dr. D. A. Briley, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of personality psychology and molecular genetics. Education: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Minnesota B.S. in Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University Research Interests: Her work emphasizes two pillars: (1) broadening inclusion of sexual/gender minority perspectives in psychological science through quantitative method development, and (2) critically examining public and scientific understanding of human behavior genetics. She actively challenges genetic determinism and advocates for anti-racist frameworks in the field. Teaching: Develops open educational resources for PSYC 408 (Human Behavior Genetics) and PSYC 567 (Personality Assessment). Her pedagogical approach emphasizes critical evaluation of primary literature and ethical considerations in genetics research. Lab & Teams: Leads the EPIC lab, which conducts longitudinal studies like the POWER Relationship Survey to model personality processes in gender/sexuality-diverse populations. Current projects explore agency measurement, nonbinary attachment models, and psychometric validation of queer-inclusive instruments.
Darby Saxbe is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where she directs the NeuroEndocrinology of Social Ties (NEST) Lab. Her research examines how close relationships influence health, with a focus on neuroendocrine and neural adaptations during major life transitions, particularly parenthood. She leads longitudinal studies including the NSF-funded HATCH project (tracking families from pregnancy through childhood) and the CHIRP study (investigating COVID-19 impacts on new parents). Her work integrates methods from psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology to explore: Hormonal coordination (cortisol, testosterone, oxytocin) in couples Brain plasticity in new fathers ('fathering brain') Prenatal stress impacts on child development Postpartum mental health disparities Family resilience during societal crises Dr. Saxbe's publications reveal consistent themes: neuroplasticity during parenthood is linked to both mental health risks (e.g., postpartum depression) and adaptive outcomes (e.g., bonding), with pandemic-related stress exacerbating negative affectivity in infants. Her recent work emphasizes paternal neurobiology—a historically understudied area. Honors: Fulbright Fellow Research Leadership: She mentors graduate students and oversees the NEST Lab, which employs 6+ doctoral candidates and staff. Current grants include NSF and NIH funding for projects on perinatal stress, neural reorganization in parents, and dyadic hormone dynamics. Lab Focus: The NEST Lab investigates social ties as biological regulators, using fMRI, hormone assays, and behavioral observation to study family systems during critical transitions.
Joseph McFall is a current Managing Director of Data & Science at the Children's Institute (University of Rochester, since February 2022). Formerly, he served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at SUNY Fredonia (2012-2022). His research focuses on everyday problem-solving , decision-making models , and aging-related cognitive processes . His work spans meta-analyses of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for youth mental health and sunk-cost fallacy in aging populations. He has developed revised assessment tools like the REPSI (Revised Everyday Problem-Solving Inventory) and explored collaborative strategies in interpersonal and instrumental domains across lifespans. Key trends in his 15 most recent publications include meta-process decision modeling , age-differential problem-solving efficacy , and empirical critiques of therapeutic interventions . His studies frequently employ ANOVA and effectiveness ratings from expert panels.
Saida Heshmati is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University, specializing in positive developmental psychology. Her research examines how optimal development unfolds across the lifespan, particularly in at-risk populations, using cutting-edge methodologies including ecological momentary assessment, network analysis, and cultural consensus theory. Her research focuses on human flourishing across the lifespan , positive relationships and love , and longitudinal analysis of well-being. Heshmati employs innovative approaches such as experience sampling methods, observational analysis, and wearable physiology monitors to understand moment-to-moment well-being dynamics. Her work bridges developmental psychology, cross-cultural studies, and positive psychology to explore how cultural contexts shape love experiences and well-being outcomes. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on love perception across cultures , daily well-being tracking , and methodological innovations in psychological assessment. Her 2025-2024 work shows growing focus on cross-cultural love studies, immigrant well-being, and dynamical systems approaches to psychological processes. International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA) 2023 Early Career Researcher Award John Templeton Foundation Grant #63364 (2024-2028): "Embracing Love Across Cultures: Decoding Cultural Beliefs on Love and Their Impact on Wellbeing" Heshmati directs the Well-Being & Developmental Methods Research Lab and leads a major 5-year cross-cultural study across six countries (India, Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Kenya) examining everyday love experiences. Her Templeton-funded project represents significant grant acquisition focused on transdisciplinary love research. She teaches courses including "Positive Relationships Across the Lifespan" and "Positive Education, The Science of Human Flourishing" while mentoring graduate researchers through her lab. The Well-Being & Developmental Methods Research Lab operates two major initiatives: the Cross-Cultural Love Project and the main lab focused on developmental methods. The lab employs experience sampling methods, day reconstruction techniques, and dynamical systems modeling to study well-being indicators across diverse populations. Current team includes graduate students, faculty collaborators, and undergraduate research assistants working on multi-country data collection and analysis.
Sitaji Gurung is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the New York City College of Technology, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. She is affiliated with the School of Professional Studies and has a robust research program focused on HIV/AIDS interventions, health disparities, and behavioral health among marginalized populations, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and youth living with HIV. PhD in Public Health, Community Health and Health Policy – CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (2020) MPH in Health Care Policy & Administration – Brooklyn College, CUNY (2013) Doctor of Medicine – De La Salle University, Philippines (2005) Dr. Gurung's research is centered on the intersection of HIV and chronic disease, particularly cardiovascular health, and the application of syndemics theory to understand how overlapping health and social conditions affect health behaviors such as smoking and substance use. She is deeply involved in implementation science, focusing on integrating evidence-based practices into clinical care for people living with HIV, and leveraging mobile health (mHealth) and electronic health records (EHR) to bridge gaps between research, policy, and practice. Her work emphasizes psychosocial interventions for marginalized populations and improving chronic disease management in diverse communities. Her recent publications and research projects reflect a strong trend in using technology and data-driven approaches to study HIV care, adherence, and cardiovascular outcomes. She has contributed to numerous NIH-funded studies under the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network (ATN), particularly in protocols related to adherence (ATN 144 SMART), prevention (ATN 145 YMHP), and cascade monitoring (ATN 154). Her current active grant, as Co-Investigator on an NHLBI R01, examines the role of sleep in cardiovascular health among HIV-positive sexual minority men. Dr. Gurung has presented her work at major national and international conferences including the American Public Health Association, Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections, and the Society of Behavioral Medicine. She has served as a mentor to students and research staff and has taught courses in biostatistics, research methods, and public health at various CUNY colleges. Co-Investigator, NHLBI R01 HL156788: "Tracking Health: The Role of Sleep in Cardiovascular Health Among Men Living with HIV" (2021–2026), $3.9M Lead, U19 Scale It Up Recruitment and Enrollment Center (NIH/ATN) Protocol Chair and Co-Investigator on over 20 multisite clinical and implementation studies Dr. Gurung has been instrumental in leading nationwide studies utilizing mHealth and virtual care technologies. She developed and oversaw multiple NIH-funded protocols focused on improving HIV care and prevention among adolescents and young adults, particularly through digital and clinic-based interventions. Her leadership in the U19 center involved managing seven ATN protocols simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and scientific leadership.
Stefan Thurner is a Professor and Chair of Science of Complex Systems at the Medical University of Vienna, and President and co-founder of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in Vienna. He is also an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute. His work spans complex systems theory, network science, and applications in healthcare, economics, supply chains, and social dynamics. PhD in Theoretical Physics, TU Wien PhD in Economics, University of Vienna Habilitation in Theoretical Physics Postdoctoral positions at Humboldt University Berlin and Boston University Thurner's research focuses on the dynamics of complex adaptive systems, with applications in medicine (network medicine, comorbidity), financial and supply chain economics, systemic risk, social opinion dynamics, and healthcare resilience. He has published over 300 scientific articles and his work is widely covered in global media including The New York Times, BBC, Nature, and New Scientist. The recent 15 publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary applications of network science and complexity theory, particularly in healthcare (epidemiology, comorbidity, mental health), supply chain resilience, systemic risk modeling, and social dynamics. Key themes include the impact of shocks (pandemics, famines, war), network-based risk propagation, policy-relevant modeling, and data-driven insights into societal systems. Austrian Scientist of the Year (2017) Paul Watzlawick Ring of Honor (2021) Thurner leads major research initiatives at CSH, advising PhD students and collaborating with a wide network of researchers. He has been involved in forecasting models for pandemic response, supply chain risk assessment, election forensics, and policy recommendations for climate transition. His team leverages large-scale datasets from health registers, supply chains, and digital platforms to build predictive models of complex socio-technical systems. He advocates for data transparency and open science, particularly in public health and economic policy. Thurner leads the Complexity Science Hub, a multidisciplinary research institute focused on data-driven modeling of complex systems. The CSH team includes experts in network science, data analytics, economics, and public policy. The hub collaborates with national and international institutions, including the Austrian Central Bank (OeNB), and has spun off initiatives like Iknaio for forensic data analysis. Current projects include modeling societal metabolism, algorithmic fairness, and digital humanism.
Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specializing in Social Work, Care & Community. Course Leader for the Masters in Youth Work Leadership and Practice (MAYW) degree, with teaching experience across youth work, child welfare, and professional practice modules since 2013. Currently pursuing a PhD on social pedagogy integration in contemporary child welfare practice. Director of the Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth & Community Work (PALYCW) Lead for the Youth Professional Practitioners Network (YPPN) External Examiner at the University of Bradford for Working with Children, Young People & Families degrees Research focuses on child welfare, kinship foster care, therapeutic practice models (e.g., Dyadic Development Psychotherapy), social pedagogy, and the 'pracademic' concept in higher education. Active in knowledge exchange initiatives, community engagement, and international collaborations. Consultancy services include professional advice, mentoring, and training for organizations working with children and young people. Key affiliations include the Centre for Policy, Citizenship & Society Research Centre (CPCS) and multiple research groups addressing social justice, violence reduction, and youth education.
Lydia Laninga-Wijnen is a Senior Research Fellow at the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku, Finland. She is actively engaged in research on adolescent development, peer relationships, bullying, and emotional well-being, contributing to major longitudinal and intervention studies in educational psychology. Research Interests: Her work focuses on peer victimization , classroom context effects , social network dynamics , prosocial behavior contagion , and family influences on adolescent development. She employs advanced methodologies such as cross-lagged panel network analysis and ecological momentary assessment to explore complex interpersonal processes. The recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong emphasis on understanding how social contexts—including peer status, teacher perceptions, and parental involvement—moderate developmental outcomes like disengagement, mood problems, and friendship formation. Her research spans multiple cultural contexts, including studies in Chinese adolescent populations. Collaborations and Affiliations: INVEST Research Flagship Centre, University of Turku Collaborator with leading researchers: Christina Salmivalli, René Veenstra, Christian Steglich Scientific Contributions: Active contributor to high-impact journals in psychology and education Focus on evidence-based interventions to reduce bullying and improve emotional health Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed in the provided text, her role as a senior research fellow suggests involvement in mentoring junior researchers and contributing to funded research projects, likely supported by national or international grants related to child development and mental health. She is embedded in large-scale, collaborative research initiatives. Labs and Teams: She is a key member of the INVEST Research Flagship Centre, which focuses on developmental and intervention research in education and well-being, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches and longitudinal data.
Hannes Mueller is a Tenured Scientist at the Institut d'Analisi Econòmica (CSIC) in Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the London School of Economics (2008) and a Diplom in Economics from the University of Mannheim, Germany (2002). His research focuses on political economy, conflict analysis, economic history, and macroeconomics, with notable contributions to understanding the economic impacts of violence, media effects on conflict, and institutional dynamics. Key positions include a Ramón y Cajal Researcher (2012–present) and roles at the London School of Economics as a Tutorial Fellow and Research Assistant (2006–2009). He has received grants from the Spanish Ministry of Economy, BBVA Foundation, and Catalan Government, supporting projects like 'Culture and Social Conflict' and 'Political Economy of Democratic Institutions.' His work spans interdisciplinary methodologies, including satellite-based monitoring of war destruction and predictive modeling using news text. Awards include the prestigious Ramón y Cajal Fellowship. Mueller's research emphasizes policy-relevant insights into conflict prevention, economic recovery, and institutional resilience.
Prof. Marije van der Lee is a Full Professor in Psycho-Oncology at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB), holding an endowed chair in Clinical and Medical Psychology. She leads the scientific research department at the Helen Dowling Institute (HDI) and provides clinical care as a registered health psychologist. Her research focuses on personalized e-interventions for cancer patients, particularly addressing cancer-related fatigue, fear of recurrence, and resilience. Key projects include the COMPANION study (partner-involvement in fatigue treatment), SCHEME (predicting psychological distress risk), and the IMPRESS initiative (resilience in long-term responders to immunotherapy). Her work emphasizes co-creation with patients, as seen in the development of the doorlevenmetkanker.nl psychosocial support website. She has authored over 89 publications since 2003, with recent contributions in European Journal of Cancer Care , Annals of Behavioral Medicine , and Current Oncology . Her interventions, such as 'Less Tired' and 'Less Fear of Cancer' online programs, have been implemented clinically. She leads the HDI's endowed chair focused on optimizing psycho-oncology treatments to 'find what works for whom.' Current research priorities include validating personalized measurement designs, reducing patient burden in studies, and assessing cost-effectiveness of digital therapeutics. She collaborates with institutions like the University Medical Center Groningen and Radboud University Medical Center. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice, research, and policy to improve cancer patients' mental well-being and quality of life.
Eric D. Vidoni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and serves as the Associate Director of the Clinical Core for the University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. He also co-directs the Brain Health Training Program and holds leadership positions as Core Leader for Outreach and Recruitment and Research Education at the School of Medicine-Kansas City, where he co-directs the Kansas Dementia and Aging Research Training Pipeline. Dr. Vidoni earned his Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2001. He completed both his Master of Science in Physical Therapy and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences through a joint curriculum at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2008, followed by a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neurology at the same institution. He maintains active licensure as a Physical Therapist through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Dr. Vidoni's research program centers on exercise benefits for the brain and community-engaged dementia research , with particular emphasis on how physical activity influences cognitive function and brain health in aging populations. Through the IGNITE study (Investigating Gains in Neurocognition in an Intervention Trial of Exercise), he has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness, cerebrovascular function, and cognitive performance. His work spans multiple domains including socioeconomic status effects on cognitive aging, arterial stiffness interactions with neurofilament light, white matter microstructure changes related to fitness, and sleep patterns' impact on cognitive outcomes. As a clinician-scientist with dual expertise in physical therapy and neuroscience, Dr. Vidoni brings a unique translational perspective to dementia prevention research. His leadership extends to developing culturally tailored interventions for diverse populations, including the MIND+ SOUL brain healthy diet for older African Americans and the CuidaTEXT text messaging intervention for Latino dementia family caregivers. He is actively involved in the Risk Reduction for Alzheimer's Disease (rrAD) trial and the MyAlliance for Brain Health initiative, which connects community members with research opportunities and brain health resources.
Öznur Yurt is a Professor at Izmir University of Economics in the Department of Logistics Management. She also holds a concurrent academic position at The Open University (UK), teaching supply chain and operations management. Previously, she served as faculty at the University of Roehampton and the University of Liverpool. She earned two doctoral degrees: one in Marketing and Logistics Management from Izmir University of Economics (2007) and another in Logistics Management from the University of Miskolc, Hungary. Her professional background includes industry experience as a Marketing Specialist at Akbank. Her research focuses on service supply chains , distribution channels management , industrial marketing , purchasing management , and food supply chains . She has conducted postdoctoral research at Cranfield University's Supply Chain Research Centre and Plymouth University's International Maritime and Logistics Centre. Yurt's recent publications emphasize supply chain resilience (particularly during COVID-19), service modularization in e-commerce and education, humanitarian logistics innovation , and sustainability in emerging markets. Her work consistently addresses operational strategies for complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Dr. Adam Stoverink is an Associate Professor of Management and Executive Director of Walton MBA Programs at the University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Texas A&M University, an MBA from Saint Louis University, and a BSBA in Management from the University of Missouri. Education: Ph.D. (Texas A&M), MBA (Saint Louis), BSBA (Missouri) Dr. Stoverink's research specializes in leadership and high-performance work teams, examining phenomena like team resilience , shared leadership , and the impact of external conformity pressure on decision-making. His work appears in journals such as Academy of Management Review , Journal of Applied Psychology , and Personnel Psychology , with recent focus on virtual teams and workplace resilience during crises . He teaches leadership to graduate and executive audiences and has received numerous awards including the Wally Cordes Teaching Chair , Walton College Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award , and induction as a Teaching Fellow in the University of Arkansas Teaching Academy. His book Unbreakable: Building and Leading Resilient Teams was named the #1 team leadership book by Forbes in 2023. Scientific Awards: Wally Cordes Teaching Chair, MBA Teacher of the Year, Teaching Academy Fellow
