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Dan MakaveliView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Enterprise and Innovation
• Social Enterprise
• Factual Filmmaking
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Dan Makaveli is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Media Production at the University of Sunderland's School of Media and Communications. He also serves as Academic Champion for Employability and Enterprise (ACEE), focusing on integrating enterprise into the curriculum. With a Master's in Media Production from the University of Sunderland (2006/07), his career spans academic roles since 2009 alongside social entrepreneurship. He co-founded Media Savvy CIC, an award-winning social enterprise, and launched Diego’s Joint in 2022. His research emphasizes enterprise education, social innovation, and digital skills, with a practice-led approach in participatory arts and community projects. Teaching Responsibilities: He has led over 30 modules across Film Production, Broadcast Media, Sports Journalism, and Fashion Journalism. Current roles include Module Leader for courses like Guerrilla Filmmaking and Branded Content and Ecommerce Video . Research & Awards: A Senior Fellow of Advance HE, Makaveli’s work bridges academia and social impact. His research explores curriculum design for employability and enterprise, alongside external projects addressing digital isolation and community cohesion. Media Savvy CIC has received national recognition, including the 2017 “Outstanding Social Enterprise” award. Engagement: He advises national programs, judges grant allocations (up to £250k), and collaborates with NHS Trusts and governments on documentaries about mental health. His fractional (0.6-0.8 FTE) academic role reflects his dual focus on education and external ventures.

Heidi TribunellaView profile

Clinical Professor

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Tax Accounting
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Heidi Tribunella is a Clinical Professor at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester. She specializes in accounting, auditing, and tax-related disciplines with a focus on healthcare industries and emerging technologies. Tribunella has professional experience as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and previously managed financial reporting for healthcare organizations. She teaches courses in tax accounting, managerial accounting for healthcare, and professional accounting research. Her research interests include professional accounting standards, XBRL technology applications, digital money systems, and the intersection of technology with auditing practices. She has published extensively in journals like the CPA Journal, Journal of Business and Economics Research, and Accounting Information Systems Educator Journal. Notable publications include works on SOC reports, digital currency maturity models, flood damage tax mitigation, and XBRL implementation in financial analysis. Tribunella’s work bridges academic research with practical applications in the accounting profession, emphasizing technology-driven solutions and regulatory compliance.

Nicole WagnerView profile

Assistant Professor

• eHealth
• Technology Adoption
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr. Nicole Wagner serves as Assistant Professor of Information Systems at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and Director of the interdisciplinary MSc eHealth Graduate Program, jointly offered by the Faculties of Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. Her academic leadership bridges technology, healthcare, and business education through this unique collaborative initiative. Her educational background includes: PhD in Information Systems MBA specialized in eCommerce Bachelor's degree in Mathematics Dr. Wagner's research investigates how individual differences—particularly age—affect technology adoption and usage patterns in digital health contexts. This work integrates human-computer interaction principles with information systems theory to develop more inclusive eHealth solutions, emphasizing user-centered design for diverse populations across the healthcare technology spectrum. Her recent 2023 publication explores innovative approaches to research problem formulation in undergraduate settings, reflecting her commitment to fostering creativity in eHealth scholarship and pedagogy. This work demonstrates methodological innovation within information systems education and student mentorship frameworks. As Director of the MSc eHealth Program, Dr. Wagner mentors graduate students through curriculum development and instruction in core courses including Project Management and Information Systems in Business. Her teaching directly prepares future leaders for the evolving health technology landscape across multiple disciplinary domains.

• Digital Marketing
• Advertising
• Consumer Behavior
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Georgi Malchev serves as a Lecturer at New Bulgarian University's Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business, teaching courses including Credibility of Advertising Communication (ADVB505), Digital Campaign Practice (ADVB622), Portfolio Development (ADVB800), and Online Advertising Campaigns (ADVB805). With over 25 years of industry experience spanning strategic business management, corporate marketing, and digital advertising, he integrates practical expertise into academic instruction while maintaining active leadership as managing partner of Xplora.bg digital agency. His educational background includes: eMBA from American University in Bulgaria (Magna Cum Laude, 2nd in class) Bachelor's and Master's degrees in International Economic Relations from UNSS Certified Management Consultant (Bulgarian Association of Management Consulting Organizations) CPIM Certification in Production Management (APICS) Malchev's research focuses on digital marketing evolution, consumer behavior analytics, and advertising effectiveness. His work examines generational differences in shopping patterns, data-driven campaign optimization, and integrated digital channel strategies across retail, e-commerce, and B2B sectors. Key interests include the 'messy middle' consumer journey, WOW moment engineering, and adapting marketing frameworks to emerging technologies. His publications analyze contemporary marketing challenges through afterwords for major industry texts, revealing trends toward hyper-personalized consumer experiences, real-time data integration, and agile campaign management. These contributions emphasize bridging theoretical models with practical applications in rapidly evolving digital landscapes. Industry recognition includes: PR Prize 2019 Digital Stars 2019 Travel Awards 2019 PwC's '25 Reasons to Stay in Bulgaria' (2018) Forbes E-volution Awards As mentor for Endeavor, Founder Institute, Eleven, and Launchub, he guides entrepreneurial ventures while serving on award juries for IAB MIXX AWARDS (Strategy Jury President 2020) and Site of the Year competitions. His industry leadership extends to moderating panels at Webit, Retail in Detail, and eCommerce Summit events. At Xplora.bg, Malchev directs a 60+ member team managing digital campaigns for 120+ clients including Tesy, Medix, and Schneider Electric across Bulgaria and Israel, demonstrating applied research through client projects that inform his academic work.

Elena TappiaView profile

Associate Professor

• Automated Warehousing Systems
• eCommerce Logistics
• Contract Logistics
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Elena Tappia, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano's School of Management, Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering. She serves as Director of the Contract Logistics Observatory and teaches Operations Management Laboratory and Logistics Management in graduate programs. Her research integrates economic and environmental perspectives through quantitative and qualitative methods. Education: • Ph.D. in Management Economics and Industrial Engineering, Politecnico di Milano • Master of Science in Management Engineering, Politecnico di Milano Research Focus: Her work centers on logistics system design with emphasis on: Automated warehousing and retrieval systems eCommerce and omni-channel distribution strategies Sustainable supply chain configurations Logistics 4.0 technologies (AGVs, robotics) Contract logistics business models Publication Trends: Recent articles (2017-2021) demonstrate strong emphasis on warehouse automation optimization, sustainable logistics network design, e-fulfillment strategies for retail, and empirical analysis of Industry 4.0 technologies. Methodologies combine simulation, empirical case studies, and system modeling. Leadership: Directs the Contract Logistics Observatory, facilitating industry-academia collaboration in logistics innovation and strategy development.

Dana SchwiegerView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Information Systems
• Accounting Information Systems
• eCommerce
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Dr. Dana Schwieger is Professor of Management at Southeast Missouri State University's Harrison College of Business, holding PhD and MBA degrees from Southern Illinois University. With over 20 years at SEMO, her research bridges information systems and business education, focusing on healthcare IT, privacy frameworks, and pedagogical innovation. Key research contributions include: Curriculum design for privacy/big data education Ethical frameworks for computing Service learning implementation Generation Z engagement strategies Her extensive honors include the Governor's Award for Excellence in Education (2017), multiple teaching awards, and paper awards from ISECON/EDSIG conferences. She developed courses aligning with AACSB standards and created frameworks for MIS program revitalization.

Mitchell ChurchView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• E-commerce
• Social Networks
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Mitchell Church is a Professor in the Department of Management and Decision Sciences at Coastal Carolina University’s College of Business. His academic expertise spans Information Systems, E-commerce, Social Networks, and Healthcare Management. Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.S. in Information Systems, University of North Carolina at Greensboro B.A. in Information Systems, University of North Carolina at Greensboro His research focuses on digital platforms, including Twitch streaming dynamics, social media’s impact on healthcare satisfaction, and the role of social networks in e-commerce. Recent work examines remote work, content curation, and user behavior in digital environments. Key trends in his publications include analyzing viewer engagement, platform affordances, and privacy paradoxes in online communities. He also explores organizational challenges in balancing hospital efficiency with patient satisfaction. Professor Church teaches Business Processes, Information Systems, Project Management, and Economics of Information, integrating his research into pedagogy.

Jesse WilburView profile

Lecturer

• Interaction Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Experience Design
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Jesse Wilbur serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's Segal Design Institute, co-teaching in the Master of Science in Engineering Design Innovation (MS EDI) program while concurrently leading as VP of Interaction Design at IA Collaborative. His dual roles bridge academic instruction with industry-leading design strategy implementation. His educational foundation includes: MS in Information Science from UNC Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science BA in Politics from Wake Forest University Wilbur specializes in human-centered innovation with deep expertise in interaction design and systematic digital solution development. His work focuses on creating accessible ecommerce platforms that generate billions in revenue for major retailers, while extending into financial services, healthcare, logistics, and technology sectors through strategic business innovation. Throughout his career, Wilbur has actively contributed to design education through graduate instruction at Parsons School of Design and guest lectures at FIT and Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, demonstrating consistent commitment to nurturing future design talent. At IA Collaborative, he directs cross-functional design teams that deliver breakthrough digital products and business strategies for global clients, maintaining direct industry-academia knowledge transfer through his Northwestern affiliation.

Archie HomerView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Business
• Ecommerce Development
• Big Data
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Archie Homer is a Lecturer in Digital Business Technologies at the Harper Adams Business School, Harper Adams University. Holding a BSc (Hons) and AFHEA status, he teaches undergraduate courses in eBusiness, Digital Business, and Information Systems. His research focuses on digital business strategies, ecommerce development, big data analytics for digital marketing and IoT, AI-driven business automation, and mixed reality applications. Industry Experience: Primary role as Digital Projects Manager at Lighthouse, a digital solutions company specializing in web design and digital marketing. Teaching Philosophy: Integrates practical examples from his industry work into classroom instruction, emphasizing customer-oriented approaches to web property design. Research Themes: Explores AI's impact on content marketing, agentic search behaviors, and ethical implications of AI in creative industries like music. Special Interests: Investigates "Futurism and the Internet" applications in education and workplace, with focus on AI-driven discovery mechanisms. He actively writes about AI's evolving role in marketing and technology funding policies, maintaining a blog at www.ahomer.co.uk.

Jayne SmithView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Textiles
• Zero Waste Fashion
• Fashion Design
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Jayne Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Promotion at the University of Sunderland, part of the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. She joined in 2019 after roles at the University of Hertfordshire and Heriot-Watt University, where she developed teaching strategies for the global fashion industry. Her expertise includes garment assembly and pattern cutting, reflected in her published book Guide to Basic Garment Assembly for the Fashion Industry . Research focuses on sustainable textiles, zero-waste fashion, and pedagogical innovations in blended learning, with international collaborations in Sweden, Vietnam, Dubai, China, and Europe. She advocates creative approaches to design through material experimentation and has established an eco-friendly ecommerce venture using environmental textiles.

• Information Systems
• Service Innovation
• Digital Transformation
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Dr. Laleh Kasraian is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Computer Science and Informatics, De Montfort University, UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, she specializes in IS/IT Service Co-Production, Service Design Methodologies, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, and Data Modeling. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in areas like e-Banking, Energy Management Systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning. PhD in Business Information Systems, University College Cork (2017) MSc in eCommerce & Marketing, Lulea University of Technology (2007) BSc in Computer Software Engineering, Tehran Azad University (1996) Her research focuses on Service Innovation , examining how core IS capabilities drive co-production lifecycles and digital transformation. She has contributed to QoS-aware frameworks for distributed systems and explored Lean Startup methodologies in corporate settings. Recent work emphasizes collaborative decision-making and data modeling for smarter IT strategies. Scientific awards include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . She has published extensively on IS trends, service co-production, and technology deployment, with notable works spanning from 1995 to 2023. Her teaching spans modules like Systems Analysis & Design, Data Mining, and Big Data Business Models.

Allison Morgan BryantView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Information Behavior
• Diversity in the IT Workforce
• Health Informatics
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Allison Morgan Bryant is an Associate Professor of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at Howard University School of Business, where she also serves as Vice President of Corporate Relations and a member of the AI Advisory Council. Her research bridges technology and sociocultural issues, focusing on human information behavior, IT workforce diversity, and health informatics. Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary themes, including the intersectionality of gender, race, and class in IT education and healthcare, lung cancer treatment optimization, and socioeconomic influences on digital behavior. She has secured grants from Facebook, the National Science Foundation, and the GM Foundation to support her work. A passionate educator, Bryant has taught courses in human-computer interaction, eCommerce, and software design. She co-founded the annual #HUHACKS Hackathon and advocates for diversity in technology through memberships in the KPMG Ph.D. Project, Association for Computing Machinery, and Association for Information Systems.

• E-Food
• Quick Commerce
• Food Delivery
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Dr. Matthias Schu is a Lecturer at the Institute of Communication and Marketing within Lucerne School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds a doctorate in E-Commerce Internationalization from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and a business degree with specialization in Trade from Saarland University (Germany). With over a decade of industry experience, he has held leadership positions at Praktiker Deutschland, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), and Coop Group. Research Focus: Dr. Schu's expertise spans E-Food ecosystems, Quick Commerce logistics, Omnichannel retail integration, and international e-commerce strategies. His work examines behavioral economics in sustainability, returns management optimization, and algorithmic nudging techniques. Current projects include: Algorithmic Nudging for Sustainability in E-Commerce Marketing, Loyalty and Sustainability in Swiss E-Commerce Returns Management in Swiss Online Retail Lock-In Effects in E-Food markets Professional Activities: He operates three advisory startups: 'Dr. Matthias Schu | retail | ecommerce | internationalization strategy', 'Disrupt Retail', and 'E-Food Consult', providing strategic guidance to retailers and producers. An active thought leader, he serves on the etailment Expert Council, reviews academic journals, and delivers keynote addresses on retail innovation.

Joyce WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Analytics
• Relationship Marketing
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Joyce (Feng) Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at Bentley University. Her research and teaching focus on data-driven marketing strategies, customer analytics, and relationship marketing, with applications in e-commerce and tourism. Education: PhD in Marketing, Michigan State University Her research explores customer experience analytics, nostalgia in marketing contexts, and political identity influences on consumer behavior. She frequently publishes in top-tier journals like the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and European Journal of Marketing. Joyce’s work spans diverse subfields including fast fashion inventory management, revenge travel trends post-pandemic, loyalty program design, and the psychological effects of price promotions. Her analytical approach integrates empirical modeling and moderated mediation techniques.

Narasimha Rao VajjhalaView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Technology Risk Management
• Agricultural Information Systems
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala is Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana. His academic appointments include positions at the American University of Nigeria and the University of Roehampton. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology from the University of Phoenix, an MBA from Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch, and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Osmania University. His research explores Information Technology Risk Management , Agricultural Information Systems , and Machine Learning applications across domains including healthcare, education, and cybersecurity. Recent work emphasizes predictive analytics for project management, blockchain solutions for healthcare records, and machine learning optimization for SMEs. His interdisciplinary approach connects technical innovation with organizational decision-making frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2023) reveals strong focus on: Machine learning implementations in healthcare diagnostics and biological data processing Risk assessment methodologies for project management and cybersecurity Educational technology effectiveness and curriculum design Data-driven solutions for agricultural and SME challenges Notable scientific awards include: Best Researcher Award, UNYT (2023) Three Best Paper awards at international conferences (2023) Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper Award (2021) Doctoral Research Scholarship, University of Phoenix (2013) As Dean, he oversees academic programs in engineering and computer science while maintaining industry consulting engagements focused on ICT strategy. His editorial leadership includes serving as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management.