Allan Ramdhony is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School, specializing in Talent Management and Human Resource Development (HRD) within hospitality and organizational contexts. His work integrates theoretical frameworks like Self-Determination Theory and Dialogic Processes to enhance employee motivation and engagement. Education: PhD (2011) in Critical HRD from Edinburgh Napier University, supervised by Professors Anne Munro and Helen Francis. Research Interests: Ramdhony focuses on Talent Management, dialogic engagement strategies, and the ethical application of hospitableness in commercial settings. He critiques instrumental HR systems and advocates for conversational practices to mitigate economic crisis impacts on employee relations. Publication Trends: His works span 2011-2019, emphasizing Hospitality Management (2018, 2019), Critical HRD (2012, 2011), and Dialogic Engagement (2013, 2014). Key methodologies include qualitative research and critical discourse analysis. Advising: Supervised Oliver Weisshuhn's doctoral research on platform business modeling in maritime logistics (2015-2019).
John Almandoz is Professor in the Managing People in Organizations Department at IESE Business School, University of Navarra, where he holds the Juan Antonio Perez Lopez Chair. Based at IESE's New York campus, he teaches leadership and organizational behavior courses across MBA, Executive MBA, and Global Executive MBA programs. His academic journey spans prestigious institutions including Harvard University where he earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and M.A. in Sociology. Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Harvard University M.A. in Sociology, Harvard University MBA, Southern Methodist University B.A. in Economics, University of Dallas Professor Almandoz's research explores institutional logics, social entrepreneurship, corporate governance, meaningful work, and leadership. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly examining how organizations develop purpose-driven strategies that resonate with stakeholders. He investigates how institutional contexts shape organizational behavior, with special attention to the interplay between community missions and financial objectives in organizational founding teams. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining corporate purpose from multiple angles - both internal ('inside-out') and external ('outside-in') perspectives. The research demonstrates increasing focus on hybrid work models post-pandemic, human motivation in purpose-led organizations, and the strategic implications of institutional logics. His work appears across diverse publication formats from academic journals to practitioner-focused case studies and technical notes, indicating his commitment to bridging academic research with business practice. Juan Antonio Perez Lopez Chair Reviewer for Academy of Management Journal Reviewer for Administrative Science Quarterly Member of Academy of Management Member of American Sociology Association Member of European Group of Organizational Studies Professor Almandoz actively mentors students across IESE's MBA programs while contributing to academic discourse through his role as reviewer for top management journals. His research portfolio reflects substantial grant activity focused on organizational purpose, leadership, and institutional dynamics. He frequently presents his work at international conferences including those at Harvard, MIT, and Oxford, demonstrating the global recognition of his scholarship. His industry experience in actuarial consulting, corporate banking, and non-profit management informs his practical approach to organizational behavior education. Based at IESE Business School's New York campus, Professor Almandoz collaborates with a diverse team of researchers examining purpose-driven organizations. His work connects with IESE's broader mission of developing business leaders who create positive societal impact, contributing to organizational behavior research that emphasizes meaningful work and ethical leadership practices.
Professor Mark Clark serves as Chair of the Department of Management at American University's Kogod School of Business, where he teaches courses including Leading High Performance Teams, Leadership Challenges & Competencies, and Strategic Human Capital Management. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Business Management from Arizona State University, an M.A. in Policy & Leadership from Ohio State University, and a B.S. in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. With extensive field experience in public and private sector management prior to his academic career, Professor Clark bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application across diverse organizational contexts. Ph.D., Arizona State University (Business Management) M.A., Ohio State University (Policy & Leadership) B.S., Eastern Michigan University (Psychology) Professor Clark's research centers on leadership and team performance, with particular expertise in high performing teams, diversity, strategic human capital, and the integration of artificial intelligence in design. His current projects explore diverse paths to leadership, family business leadership, team knowledge sharing, and stigmatized occupations. His field research engages design, medical, sports, and high-tech companies, as well as entrepreneurial startups, examining knowledge networks, cybersecurity, time, culture, diversity, remote work, and strategic human capital practices in real-world settings. Professor Clark's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on team dynamics and leadership across multiple contexts. His recent work shows increasing attention to the intersection of technology and human collaboration, particularly in design thinking with AI. Earlier research established foundational work in 'dirty work' and stigma management, which earned the inaugural AMJ Impact Award. His publications span top journals in management, psychology, healthcare, and design, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to understanding how teams function effectively across diverse settings from medical innovation to America's Cup sailing teams. Inaugural winner of the AMJ Impact Award (2020) for 'Normalizing Dirty Work: Managerial tactics for countering occupational taint' Professor Clark has advised numerous students through their research and professional development, though specific names aren't listed in the available information. His professional services include membership in multiple academic organizations including the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup), American Psychological Association, Southern Management Association, Academy of Management, and Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology. He has held visiting scholar appointments at Instituto de Empresa (Madrid, Spain), ISCTE (Lisbon, Portugal), Erasmus University (Rotterdam, Netherlands), and Tongji University (Shanghai, China), facilitating international research collaborations. While not explicitly mentioning specific labs, Professor Clark's research engages 'field settings, including private & public sector organizations, sports & design teams, entrepreneurial startups, and medical innovation contexts.' His work with the Interdisciplinary Network for Group Research (INGRoup) suggests participation in collaborative research teams focused on group dynamics. His visiting scholar appointments worldwide indicate participation in international research networks that function as extended research teams across multiple institutions.
Maribeth Kuenzi is an Associate Professor and Merriman Family Foundation Endowed Professor in Economic Growth and Leadership Development in the Management and Organizations department within the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. She serves as Director of the Niemi Center for Economic Growth and Leadership Development. Her educational background includes a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. Her research focuses on organizational climate, ethical leadership, leadership mindsets, and business ethics. She investigates how ethical climates are created within organizations and the behavioral consequences of leadership styles. Her work emphasizes the socio-cognitive mechanisms underlying leader-subordinate dynamics and negotiations. Kuenzi's publications demonstrate a consistent thematic focus on ethical leadership modeling, organizational behavior analysis, and negotiation psychology. Her recent scholarship explores leader goal orientation, ethical climate formation, and cognitive aspects of decision-making in workplace contexts. She maintains active collaborations with scholars studying leadership cascading effects and ethical organizational structures.
Emily Marett is a Lecturer in the Department of Management & Information Systems at Mississippi State University's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication (2010), an MBA in Marketing (2004), and dual bachelor's degrees in Public Relations and Business Administration (2003). Her research focuses on Organizational Communication, Family Business Communication, Media Effects/Entertainment-Education, and Narrative Persuasion. Notable work includes studies on socioemotional wealth in family firms, crime drama impacts on sexual assault attitudes, and innovative health communication strategies. She has presented at conferences like the Association for Business Communication and Family Enterprise Research Conference, with recent talks on crisis communication in family firms and AI in interviewing. Her research emphasizes bridging communication gaps in complex organizational environments. Education highlights include a strong foundation in communication and business disciplines. Her work consistently explores intersections between narrative engagement and behavioral outcomes, particularly in health promotion and organizational dynamics. Recent publications (2021–2025) address family firm innovation, safety voice in cybersecurity, and interactive video interventions for knowledge retention. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants: No specific grants mentioned in provided materials. Advising: No formal advisees listed. Lab/Team affiliations: Not detailed in current information. Future work likely continues her focus on family business governance, media effects, and organizational communication challenges.
Marshall Vance is an Associate Professor and L. Mahlon Harrell Faculty Fellow at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, Department of Accounting and Information Systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and prior teaching experience at University of Michigan, University of Southern California, and Wharton School. Education: Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania M.S., Brigham Young University B.S., Brigham Young University His research focuses on executive compensation design, corporate governance, and managerial decision-making. Key areas include proxy advisory influence, promotion criteria dynamics, and equity compensation effects. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Management Science. Awards: Best Paper Award (twice) at American Accounting Association Management Section Midyear Meeting Competitive grants/fellowships Senior Fellow at Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing (Rutgers) Advising & Grants: His research has been supported by grants and fellowships. Teaching focuses on managerial/financial accounting. No explicit lab/team affiliations mentioned.
Geoffrey Hooke is a full-time employee at Perth Clinic and holds the role of Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia's School of Psychological Science. His roles at Perth Clinic include Director of Information Technology and Research, Executive Team Member, Chair of the Clinical Improvement team (Research team), and Clinician. With over 20 years of collaboration with UWA Psychology, he has been pivotal in enabling research at Perth Clinic and has mentored 17 PhD students whose theses contributed significantly to his research projects. His research focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Outcomes, and Electroconvulsive Therapy. Key recent work includes predictive models for suicide attempts, self-injury prevention, and depression treatment efficacy. He co-led the 'Development of a Vulnerability Index to Predict Adolescent Suicide' grant funded by the Young Lives Matter Foundation (2020). Geoffrey's contributions have been recognized in the Handbook of Psychotherapy and Behaviour Change (2013), and his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health and well-being.
Dr. Sondra N. Barringer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at Southern Methodist University's Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. She specializes in higher education governance, organizational structure, and institutional relationships with external entities. Her work examines how universities interact with other organizations, focusing on governance, finances, and policy formation. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, University of Arizona B.A. in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University Research Interests: Dr. Barringer investigates university-trustee dynamics, interdisciplinary research commitments, institutional privatization, community college mission evolution, and non-instructional staff salary hierarchies. Her recent studies emphasize elite university board connectivity and its impact on institutional behavior. Key Contributions: Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and numerous educational organizations. Notable projects include a three-year NSF study on university boundaries and behaviors. She has also published widely in journals like Journal of Higher Education and Research Policy . Teaching: Teaches courses in academic governance, organizational theory, and statistics at the graduate level. Professional Background: Previously a Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate at the University of Georgia’s Institute of Higher Education and has served as project manager for NSF-funded initiatives.
Desmond Ayentimi is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics , University of Tasmania, with a focus on Human Resource Management, International Business, and Economic Development Policy. Holding a PhD from Curtin University and an MBA from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, he has over a decade of academic experience, including prior roles at Curtin University and Catholic University of Ghana. Education: PhD, Curtin University (2014–2017) MBA, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2010–2012) BSc in Economics and Business Administration, Catholic University of Ghana (2004–2008) His research explores HRM practices in Sub-Saharan Africa, gig economy dynamics, and socioeconomic challenges in developing economies. He has supervised doctoral projects on migrant women entrepreneurs and skilled migrant retention in Australia, and contributed to frameworks for entrepreneurial project management and HRM in social enterprises. Recent publications analyze gig work conditions, SME innovation performance, and HRM adaptation in digitized and developing contexts. Awards include the Higher Education Academy Fellowships . Desmond actively engages in conference roles, such as Session Chair at the British Academy of Management Conference (2024), and contributes to public discourse on gender equality in Ghana via media publications.
Erik Monsen is an Associate Professor and the Steven Grossman Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of Vermont's Grossman School of Business, with a secondary appointment in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. His interdisciplinary career spans engineering, management, and economics, focusing on enabling technology organizations to become more entrepreneurial. He holds a Ph.D. in Organization Management from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Technology Management, and degrees in aerospace engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Stanford University. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer and Director of Research at the University of Strathclyde Business School and Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Economics. His research examines employee-driven entrepreneurial behavior, particularly among scientists and engineers, challenging existing theories on organizational strategy and decision-making. His work has been published in journals like Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice and Journal of Product Innovation Management , and he serves on editorial boards for top entrepreneurship journals. Teaching spans entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and strategic management across multiple universities, including at UVM where he instructs engineering, science, and medical graduate students. His research emphasizes creating value through innovation and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Prof. dr. Wolter Hassink is a Full Professor of Applied Econometrics and Vice Dean for Research and Impact at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance since September 2023. He is affiliated with the UU Future of Work Hub and serves as a research fellow at IZA (Institute of Labor Economics, Bonn). His work bridges econometric methodologies with societal challenges in labor and housing markets. PhD in Economics (1996) from VU Amsterdam on labor market dynamics Doctoral degree in Econometrics (1991) from University of Groningen Hassink's research focuses on applying statistical methods to analyze labor market flexibility, wage differentials, housing mobility, and social security policies. His international collaborations span studies in the U.S., Turkey, China, Chile, and South Africa. Recent work includes pandemic labor impacts, gender differences in job flexibility, and housing market dynamics during economic crises. His publications span top journals like ILR Review , Journal of Health Economics , and The World Bank Economic Review . Key trends include labor resilience during crises, housing wealth effects on entrepreneurship, and cross-regional economic analysis. Best paper on the Japanese Economy Award (2004) Monitoring the Monitors Award (2004) U.S.E. Research Talent Prize (2017) Hassink has supervised 10 PhD projects and multiple postdoc studies. He leads the FIRMBACKBONE team (ODISSEI) with €1M funding from PDI-SSH (2020-2025) to build longitudinal Dutch company data infrastructure. He serves as Managing Editor of De Economist and co-founded TPEdigitaal, advancing data science integration at Utrecht University. The FIRMBACKBONE team under Hassink develops longitudinal data infrastructure for Dutch companies, accessible to social science researchers nationwide. This aligns with his role in institutional innovation for open societies.
Prof. Peter Leisink is a full professor at Utrecht University School of Governance, affiliated with the Department of Public Administration and Organizational Science. His research focuses on strategic human resource management (SHRM), public service performance, and sustainable employability in public and non-profit sectors. He has extensive experience in advising organizations on leadership and HR strategies, particularly in healthcare, education, and municipal sectors. Leisink holds a PhD in Sociology from Wageningen University and has taught at Utrecht University since 1979, retiring in 2019. His expertise includes austerity's impact on public services, public values, and workforce aging. He co-chaired international research groups like the EGPA Study Group on Public Personnel Policies and contributed to EU-funded projects. His recent work explores HRM's role in enhancing public service performance, leadership dynamics, and organizational learning in schools. He emphasizes the importance of aligning HR practices with institutional goals to improve service quality and employee motivation. Leisink has published widely on topics like hospital workers' employability, public sector motivation, and the societal impact of HR policies. His research bridges theory and practice, aiming to strengthen organizational resilience and public trust through evidence-based strategies.
Florence Bernays is a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Zurich’s Center for Leadership in the Future of Work. Her research focuses on emotional well-being at work, organizational behavior, and resilience mechanisms in trauma survivors. She holds a background in Neuropsychology and previously worked at Great Place to Work Switzerland, where she explored organizational culture and employee satisfaction. Her work examines how aligning workplace environments with employees’ emotional preferences enhances performance and organizational success. Key themes include emotional fit theory, trauma’s long-term impacts, and actionable solutions for fostering productive workspaces. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including longitudinal studies and cross-cultural comparisons. Her publications span topics such as charismatic leadership dynamics, pandemic-era mental health, and resilience among adult survivors of childhood adversity. Florence’s research bridges clinical psychology and organizational science, aiming to translate findings into practical tools for workplace optimization and employee well-being.
Sofi Rehme is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) within the Industrial Management (INDEK) school. Her role focuses on academic teaching and professional development within the field of industrial management. Research interests are inferred to align with the department's focus areas such as operations management, systems engineering, and project management. No specific research projects, grants, or publications are documented in the provided text. No awards, advising records, or lab affiliations are mentioned. The employee profile emphasizes her professional role without additional details on scholarly contributions or administrative responsibilities.
Dr. Esin Ozdil is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at La Trobe University's La Trobe Business School, specializing in Accounting & Data Analytics. She holds a PhD and BAcc (Honours) from La Trobe University and has been recognized with awards including the British Accounting and Finance Association Prize (2017) and the La Trobe Business School Early Career Researcher Award (2018-2019). Her research focuses on public sector accounting, strategic management, and educational practices in accounting. Ozdil has coordinated major conferences such as the 2017 Global Accounting & Organizational Change Conference and contributed to curriculum development in accounting education. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), La Trobe University (2017) BAcc (Honours), First Class, La Trobe University (2012) Bachelor of Accounting, La Trobe University (2011) Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching, La Trobe University Research Interests: Her work bridges accounting theory with practical applications, particularly in public sector governance, organizational change, and educational methodologies. Ozdil emphasizes ethical considerations in qualitative research and explores how accounting frameworks influence strategic decision-making in universities and public institutions. Recent studies examine pandemic impacts on student motivation and workplace dynamics of casual academic staff. Awards: Pro Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award (2017) for innovative student evaluation techniques Sandbox Award (2017) for interdisciplinary collaboration Teaching & Leadership: Ozdil coordinates courses like Cost Accounting, Public Sector Management, and Strategic Management Accounting. She actively mentors early-career researchers and contributes to professional bodies like the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ).
