Associate Professor Ramudu Bhanugopan is a prominent Human Resource Management scholar at Charles Sturt University's School of Business . With 25 years of academic experience across Australia, India, China, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, and Malaysia, he focuses on international HRM , cross-cultural management , and leadership behaviors . Teaches HRM, Organizational Behavior, and Research Methods Supervised 20 PhD/DBA students to completion Editorial Board Member: Human Resource Management Research , International Business and Strategy Review Research Themes include high-performance HRM systems, team temporal leadership, work-life balance practices, and workplace bullying. His work appears in Journal of Vocational Behaviour , International Journal of Human Resource Management , and Personnel Review . Scientific Awards include: Academic Excellence Award (2011) Best Paper Awards at ANZAM (2014) and AIB-MENA (2015) Charles Sturt University Excellence in Research Supervision Award Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence Recent Publications examine topics like team excellence , HRM adaptation in EMNEs , and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems , with multiple 2023-2024 articles in Heliyon and Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development .
Marcelle Droulers is a Lecturer in Management at the School of Business, Charles Sturt University. Her career spans teaching, research, and professional activities focused on leadership, organizational learning, and workplace wellbeing. She coordinates the Graduate Certificate in University Leadership and Management. MBA (International Relations) - Charles Sturt University BSocSc (Applied Social Sciences) - Charles Sturt University Her research explores emotional intelligence , psychological contracts , and workplace wellbeing , with a focus on leadership ethics and sociomaterial approaches to work. Recent work examines the intersection of academic integrity and artificial intelligence in assessment design. Key trends in her publications include interactive oral assessment , student engagement , and leadership development . She has contributed extensively to workplace wellbeing research, particularly in public sectors like Family and Community Services and hospitality . Marcelle is affiliated with the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) and contributes to the Business Workforce Wellness Research Unit . Her teaching covers strategic management , organizational behavior , and sustainability , with a background in drama and corporate team development.
Paulo C. Dias serves as Associate Professor and Psychology Course Coordinator at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Catholic University of Portugal. He directs the “Cognition, intersubjectivity and human development” research line at the Center of Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH), with extensive involvement in national and European-funded projects since 2009. Holding a PhD in Health Psychology and master’s in Educational Sciences, his academic journey bridges clinical practice and educational innovation. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational work in educational psychology toward contemporary intersections of digital technology, well-being, and inclusive pedagogy. Dias’ scholarly output reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) psychometric development of psychological scales for cross-cultural contexts, (2) systematic investigations into substance abuse prevention and gambling interventions, and (3) pioneering work on project-based learning implementation in Portuguese education systems. His recent publications increasingly integrate digital methodologies with traditional psychological frameworks. As principal investigator for multiple EU-funded initiatives, Dias has secured significant research support for projects addressing plagiarism in secondary education, adolescent substance use prevention, and teacher training innovations. His leadership extends to coordinating the RESTART4EDU project focused on digital-era pedagogical transformation. Within CEFH, Dias anchors the cognition research stream while actively contributing to the Braga Summer School in Linguistics. His collaborative network spans European academic institutions, Portuguese governmental education bodies, and international health organizations focused on addiction research.
Lane Wakefield is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at the Hankamer School of Business, Baylor University . As the Director of the Center for Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) , he bridges academic research with industry applications in sports partnerships and marketing communications. PhD in Sport Management, Texas A&M University (2016) MS in Sport Management, Baylor University (2011) BBA in Marketing, Howard Payne University (2010) His research focuses on sponsorship evaluation , ephemeral media , and consumer behavior in sports contexts. Recent work explores: Temporal aspects of digital marketing Psychological drivers of fan engagement ROI of brand partnerships Digital rights management Publications span journals like European Journal of Marketing , Journal of Advertising , and Sport Management Review . He consults through Wakefield , a sports partnership agency, and advocates for mental health in brand collaborations.
David Thompson is a Professor in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies department at the University of Texas at San Antonio , where he served as department chair from 2005-2012. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, with a dissertation on job satisfaction research in educational leadership that earned dual outstanding awards from AERA Division A and NCPEA. His research focuses on educator ethics , sexual misconduct prevention , education policy , and school administration . He has published extensively on topics ranging from educator liability cases to teacher burnout and efficacy, with a particular emphasis on legal frameworks and organizational dynamics. Outstanding dissertation awards from AERA Division A and NCPEA 30+ years of experience in public education Contributions to educator ethics and policy compliance Contact: david.thompson@utsa.edu
Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria Lewkowicz is a Professor at the Department of Business Law (FB 7) of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences since 2000. Her work bridges marketing, strategy, and organizational development with psychodynamic approaches, reflecting a focus on emotional authenticity in leadership and cross-cultural challenges in multinational enterprises. Education : Doctorate in Economic Policy (University of Dortmund, 1996), with a dissertation on EU anti-dumping policy; Diploma in Economics (Universities of Nuremberg/Erlangen, Cologne, Dortmund, 1989); Studium Generale in Philosophy, German Literature, and Communication (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 1984/85). Her research explores psychodynamic organizational behavior , including topics like mental health in academia , team dynamics in global firms , and leadership in agile environments . Recent publications analyze student well-being and emotional authenticity in corporate contexts . Key themes from her scientific articles include psychodynamic interventions in organizational development, cross-cultural management in multinational companies, and the intersection of emotional intelligence with corporate strategy. Her work is published in journals like OSC. Organisationsberatung, Supervision, Coaching and Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences . She has held leadership roles such as Dean of Business Law (2005-2007) and member of the University Council (2007-2012) . Currently, she contributes to the POP-ProHealth team at the Institute for Psychodynamic Organizational Development and Human Resource Management, Düsseldorf e.V.
Pascale Auger is a Professor at KEDGE Business School, where she teaches courses such as 'Complexity and Management' and 'Learning to Learn' to approximately 3,000 remote students. Her research focuses on creativity management, organizational behavior, and workplace dynamics, particularly examining mechanisms of suffering at work and managerial constraints. Education: Paris Institute of Political Studies (undergraduate), PhD in Management (2004), HDR (2014) Auger's research explores creativity development in organizations, burnout, and ethical management practices. Her work often employs case studies to analyze managerial innovation and workplace stress. Recent publications highlight workplace suffering, self-management models, and social innovation. Case studies on companies like Buurtzorg and Patagonia demonstrate her focus on decentralized leadership and ethical organizational culture. Her teaching integrates creativity management and organizational complexity, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and consciousness-raising in management education.
Tahira M. Probst is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University . She serves as Associate Director of the NSF NRT-LEAD program focusing on robotics and autonomous systems training. Her research spans 25 years in industrial/organizational psychology with emphasis on economic precarity, job insecurity, and workplace safety. Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998) Co-investigator in international collaborations with University of Rome and University of Santiago, Chile Her research interests include: Technology-induced job insecurity and automation anxiety Cross-cultural responses to economic stressors Safety climate and accident underreporting Stereotype threat in pregnancy and marginalized professions Psychosocial risks in precarious employment Recent publications highlight multilevel analysis of job insecurity across: National corruption indices Organizational learning climates Industry-specific safety cultures Algorithmic management systems She founded the Coalition for Healthy and Equitable Workplaces (CHEW) Lab , where undergraduate and graduate students contribute to all stages of research from design to co-authorship. Lab alumni hold positions at University of Illinois , CUNY Baruch , and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology . Scientific recognition includes: 2015 Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence Her work has been featured in 17+ international media outlets including Reuters , Science Daily , and Fortune magazine. Current research explores NSF-funded intersections between AI adoption and worker well-being.
Maurice D. Mulvenna is a Researcher at the School of Computing and Mathematics, Ulster University , focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, and Human-Computer Interaction . His work explores the application of AI in mental wellbeing, assistive technologies for dementia care, and usability testing methodologies. Research Themes : AI for Wellbeing, Ambient Assisted Living, Machine Learning in Healthcare, IoT for Elderly Care, Sentiment Analysis Recent Articles : 2025 study on AI's impact on mental health; 2024 work on employee wellbeing platforms; 2023 papers on chatbots and IoT lighting solutions for dementia His collaborations span Raymond R. Bond, Siobhan O'Neill, and Chris D. Nugent , with publications in journals like Behavior & Information Technology and conferences such as ICT4AWE and ECCE . While no explicit awards are listed, his contributions include co-editing conference proceedings and advancing ethical-by-design frameworks. Labs/Teams : Involved in projects like SenseCare (2016) for emotional wellbeing visualization and UX-Handle (2017) for usability analytics. His work bridges technical innovation with user-centered approaches in healthcare and digital platforms.
Mika Haapanen is a Professor and Vice Dean at the School of Business and Economics , University of Jyväskylä, where he has held leadership roles since 2022. He specializes in empirical microeconomics research, with visiting appointments at institutions like Nagoya University (2024-2025) and University College Dublin (2017). Research Focus : Economics of education, labor economics, health economics, and regional economics using microeconometric methods. Publications : Appeared in journals such as American Journal of Health Economics , Labor Economics , and Journal of Regional Science . Leadership : Chair of the faculty research committee and Associate Editor for Regional Studies, Regional Science .
Dr. Catherine Deen is a Senior Lecturer in HR and Organisation Behaviour at the School of Business, University of New South Wales Canberra. She holds dual PhDs in Business (Organisational Behaviour, ANU) and Education (Educational Management, De La Salle University Manila), an MA in Psychology (Counseling, Ateneo De Manila University), and a BA in Psychology (cum laude, De La Salle University Manila). She is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Specialist in Educational Psychology (Philippines). Her research examines the dark side of organizational behavior, focusing on: Work-related intimate partner aggression and sexual harassment Leadership dynamics and micromanagement Vocational experiences of vulnerable populations Inclusion and restorative justice frameworks Her publications consistently explore themes of workplace violence, crisis leadership, and workforce vulnerability, with interdisciplinary approaches bridging management, psychology, and social justice. Research frequently appears in top-tier journals including Journal of Management and Journal of Vocational Behavior. Awards & Honors: Academy of Management Best Paper Award (2024) Alvah Chapman Outstanding Dissertation Award (2023) Maestro Award in Education (2019) U.S. State Department IVLP Grant for Inclusive Education (2017) Supervision & Grants: She co-supervises PhD candidate Max Rixe (talent management) and Honours student Jessica Williams (women in military). Secured funding including: ANZSOG/ACT Merit 2.0 Project (2024) Respect Victoria Grant for sexual harassment research (2022)
Associate Professor Rebecca Koncz is the UNSW Chair of Intellectual Disability Mental Health at the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health . A neuropsychiatrist with extensive clinical experience, she focuses on improving mental health outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her affiliations include the Southern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Service and the Older Australian Twins Study research team. Clinical Academic, South Eastern Sydney LHD Mental Health Service Co-leader of NSW Statewide Intellectual Disability Mental Health Outreach Service Research Interests : Rebecca Koncz specializes in: Neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, amyloid pathology) Vascular contributions to cognitive decline Mental health services for individuals with intellectual disabilities Neuroimaging genetics and multimodal brain analysis Clinical education and workforce capacity building Publication Trends : Recent work integrates neuroimaging (MRI, PET) with genetic analysis in ageing populations, examines vascular-Alzheimer pathology interactions, and develops scalable mental health interventions like Project ECHO. She also contributes to understanding rare neurological conditions and affective neuroscience. Collaborations : Actively partners with: Government health agencies Disability sector peak bodies UNSW Sydney researchers International neuroscience networks Lived-experience advocates
Tülay Demiralay is an Associate Professor at Trakya University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Keşan Yusuf Çapraz School of Applied Sciences , and Keşan Hakkı Yörük Health College . Her career spans roles in business administration, econometrics, and disaster management, with administrative leadership as Director of Uzunköprü School of Applied Sciences and Department Head of Emergency Aid and Disaster Management . Education : PhD in Business Administration (Trakya University, 2014) Master’s in Business Administration (Trakya University, 1997) Bachelor’s in Mathematics (Trakya University, 1993) Her research focuses on organizational silence , sustainable development , and NGO dynamics , often applying structural equation modeling and multi-criteria decision-making methodologies. Publications explore topics like workplace loneliness , disaster resilience , and gender equality in male-dominated industries . Academic activities include leading projects on cultural symposia and organizational conflict in hospitality sectors. Demiralay has held administrative roles such as Deputy Director and Department Head , while teaching courses like Research Methods , Operations Research , and Numerical Methods in Health Institutions Management . She continues to contribute to interdisciplinary education and disaster management research.
Prof. Dr. Gülay BULGAN is a Professor in the Department of Tourism Management at Suleyman Demirel University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, specializing in accessible tourism, alternative tourism, and service quality. Her research examines barriers faced by disabled tourists in hospitality settings and crisis impacts on tourism businesses. Her educational background includes: Licence in Tourism Guidance from Balikesir University (2005) Master's degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from Afyon Kocatepe University (2010) Doctorate in Business Administration from Suleyman Demirel University (2014) Prof. Bulgan's work centers on disabled tourism accessibility, analyzing physical barriers in hotels, restaurants, and sports facilities while exploring service quality improvements. She investigates emerging tourism forms including space tourism and medical tourism, with recent focus on pandemic-related behavioral changes and digital transformation in tourism education. Her research integrates cross-cultural perspectives through EU-funded collaborations. Her publication trends reveal consistent emphasis on inclusive tourism design, with increasing attention to technological solutions for accessibility and post-crisis recovery strategies. International collaborations, particularly with Italian researchers, highlight comparative studies on social well-being during lockdowns. Prof. Bulgan has supervised three master's theses on augmented reality for cultural heritage, hotel accessibility in Denizli, and space tourism potential in Türkiye. She currently leads multiple research initiatives: 'Management in a Virtual World' (EU-funded, ongoing since 2024) 'Sports Facility Accessibility for Disabled Athletes' (TÜBİTAK 1001, ongoing since 2022) 'Digital Transformation in Economics Education' (TÜBİTAK 1001, ongoing since 2021) 'Social Changes During COVID-19' (International Bilateral Cooperation, 2020) 'Reserve A Lane For The Disabled' (EU-funded, 2018-2022)
Professor Kathleen Riach is a Professor of Organisation Studies at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School. She serves as a UK Delegate for the G20 engagement group (W20), an Academic Fellow of the CIPD, and a visiting professor at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation in Australia. Professor Riach is a member of the School's Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour research cluster and has established herself as a world leader in workplace inequality research. Professor Riach's research focuses on the lived, bodily experience of inequality and work across the life course, with particular emphasis on occupational health and wellbeing, aging as economic and cultural phenomena, and how women and underrepresented groups navigate different forms of inequality across their careers. Her pioneering research on menopause at work is globally recognized, having launched MIPO in 2019 - one of the world's first online free resources to help managers support menopause in the workplace, accessed over 18,000 times in 50 countries. She has worked with various public, private, and national governments to introduce menopause policies, including leading research that resulted in national employee guidelines for NHS Scotland. In 2024, she became chair for the forthcoming ISO Standard on Menopause, Menstruation and Menstrual Health in the Workplace. Her research portfolio spans organizational discrimination, diversity and inclusion, with special focus on aging, gender, and illness at work. She also explores professional identity and emotions in the workplace, employing qualitative methods informed by sociomateriality and feminist theory. Professor Riach's work regularly features in media outlets across Australia, the UK, and Europe, including ABC National, The Conversation, and the BBC. Professor Riach's extensive publication record demonstrates her leadership in workplace health and gender equality research. Her recent work analyzes depression as a public feeling in Peru, organizational injustice among female police officers, menopause in workplace contexts, and the intersection of gender, work, and philosophy through Judith Butler's lens. Her research consistently bridges academic theory with practical workplace applications, particularly in health contexts and diversity initiatives. AACSB's Influential Leader of the year (2024) Herald Higher Education Awards winner (2025) Imaginative Educator award by the Scottish Institute of Enterprise As a dedicated mentor, Professor Riach supervises doctoral students working on topics including complex mental health at work, inclusive early careers in virtual workplaces, and cultural heritage security. She serves on editorial boards for Human Relations and Organization journals, and provides expert review for major research councils including the Austrian Science Fund, ESRC, and SSHRC. Her international academic influence extends through visiting positions in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany as a Mercator Professorial Fellow, and her collaborations with government, private, and public sector organizations worldwide demonstrate the real-world impact of her research.
