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Jason BIANView profile

Professor

• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
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Jason BIAN is a Full Professor at Rennes School of Business, specializing in Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chain Management with a focus on Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Strategic Management. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from City University of Hong Kong (2013) and a Bachelor's from AUFE (2008). His research explores competitive strategies, environmental policies, and supply chain innovations. Research interests include sustainable supply chain design, green technology investment, and managerial delegation in mixed markets. Recent work addresses emissions abatement, platform-based retailing strategies, and recycling policies in e-commerce. His articles span journals like Computers & Operations Research, Annals of Operations Research, and European Journal of Operational Research. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His academic journey includes roles as Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University and Associate Professor at La Trobe University. He has contributed over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on operational efficiency, environmental regulations, and supply chain dynamics.

• Entrepreneurship
• Regional Development
• Innovation
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Daniela Maresch is an Associate Professor at GEM, affiliated with the Management, Technologies and Strategy Department since December 2020. She holds a PhD in Business Administration and an LL.M. in Business Law from WU Vienna University of Business and Economics (Austria), followed by a postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation) from Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria). Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, regional development, and innovation, particularly in areas like entrepreneurial finance, technology entrepreneurship, social/migrant entrepreneurship, and education. Her work bridges interdisciplinary fields, combining legal, economic, and managerial perspectives. Dr. Maresch’s research has been published in journals such as Journal of Corporate Finance , Technological Forecasting and Social Change , and the European Central Bank Working Paper Series, with funding from the EU, the Swedish Kamprad Family Foundation, and private enterprises. She has held visiting roles at Aalto University (Finland), Cranfield University (UK), Lund University (Sweden), and currently serves as a visiting professor at Johannes Kepler University Linz. She is also an editorial board member for Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Review of Managerial Science . Her research explores themes such as entrepreneurial ecosystems, scaling strategies in digital eras, and the socio-economic impact of disruptive technologies. Key themes include innovation adoption in SMEs, governance of emerging technologies (e.g., additive manufacturing), and the role of fear-of-missing-out in decision-making. She advocates for policies fostering scalable ventures and ethical considerations in technology deployment, such as moral frameworks for social robots. Dr. Maresch’s work addresses challenges in rural entrepreneurship, including social enterprise sustainability and innovation. She collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance practical applications of her research, emphasizing interdisciplinarity and real-world relevance.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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FANG Xin is a Full-time Faculty Member and Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Singapore Management University (SMU), affiliated with the Lee Kong Chian School of Business . He also serves as Director of PhD Programmes and MPA Research Fellow since 2023. Ph.D. in Operations Management (2014), Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Information Systems (2008), Fudan University Research Interests: Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chains Digital Economy and E-Commerce Platforms Co-opetition and Network Stability Sustainable Operations and Urban Logistics Consumer Behavior and Decision Theory Selected Publications (2013-2025): Focus on supply chain ethics, game theory applications, and digital platform strategies. Notable themes include anti-counterfeiting, CSR dynamics, urban delivery solutions, and transshipment network formation. Scientific Awards: M&SOM Meritorious Service Award (2024) Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2020) William Larimer Mellon Fellowship (2008-2014) Multiple Dean's Teaching Honor List recognitions (2019-2024) MPA Fellowships in Maritime Business (2021, 2024) Leadership Roles: Program Director, PhD in Business (2023-Present) Program Coordinator, PhD in Business (Operations Management) (2020-2023)

Thomas LekanView profile

Professor

• European Environmental History
• Environmental Humanities
• Wildlife Conservation
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Thomas Lekan is a Professor of History and Environmental Studies at the University of South Carolina, holding a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment. He has been a faculty member since 1999 and serves as interim coordinator of the Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology, and Society. His research focuses on European environmental history, the environmental humanities, and global conservation challenges, with particular attention to the Serengeti, German imperial legacies, and the Anthropocene. Lekan earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999 and has held fellowships at institutions including Princeton University and the Rachel Carson Center. His work explores the intersections of ecology, politics, and culture, emphasizing postcolonial critiques of conservation narratives and the socio-ecological impacts of environmental policy. Education: MA (1993, University of Washington), PhD (1999, University of Wisconsin-Madison). Research interests include wildlife conservation ethics, decolonization and environmental governance, and the role of film and imagery in shaping global environmental discourses. He has authored books like Our Gigantic Zoo: A German Quest to Save the Serengeti (2020) and co-edited volumes such as Germany’s Nature: Cultural Landscapes and Environmental History (2005). Lekan’s recent projects analyze the tensions between climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation, particularly in contested landscapes like the Mojave Desert. Scientific Awards: Multiple fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and German Historical Institute. He has organized workshops on environmental baselines and participated in collaborative projects like the Rachel Carson Center’s Anthropocene studies initiative. Grants and Labs: Involved in the Max Planck Institute’s Department III working group on “The Art of Judgment,” focusing on environmental science and policy. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary debates on sustainability, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches to ecological crises.

Eric LiberdaView profile

Professor

• Toxicology
• Pandemic Planning
• Inhalation Exposures
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Eric Liberda is an Interim Co-Director and Professor at the School of Occupational and Public Health, part of the Faculty of Community Services at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a doctorate in Environmental Medicine from New York University School of Medicine. His expertise spans Toxicology, Pandemic Planning, Inhalation Exposures, and Risk Assessment. Dr. Liberda’s research focuses on protecting Indigenous communities in Canada and globally from environmental health threats, particularly through community-driven initiatives like land-based programs and food security projects. He actively collaborates with organizations such as the Society of Toxicology and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. His work emphasizes innovative solutions to environmental contamination, pandemic preparedness, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern science. Notable projects include assessing methylmercury risks in Indigenous diets, developing opioid treatment programs, and addressing water policy gaps in Indigenous regions. Dr. Liberda is committed to advancing public health equity through interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging technologies like machine learning and AR/VR to enhance risk communication and community engagement.

• Social Anthropology
• Environmental Studies
• Political Ecology
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Malene Karensdatter Brandshaug is a Research Fellow at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Education and International Studies, affiliated with the Department of International Studies and Interpreting’s Development Studies division. Her current postdoctoral project, Rights of Waters , explores human-environment relations through ethnographic research in Peru and Norway. She contributes to the Riverine Rights project examining legal innovations granting rivers personhood. Education includes a PhD from Gothenburg University's School of Global Studies and an MA from the University of Oslo's Department of Social Anthropology. Her fieldwork spans over a decade with small-scale Andean farmers and current research on Norwegian nature protection. Research focuses on water practices, environmental change, and power dynamics through interdisciplinary lenses including political ecology, STS, and feminist materialism. Key themes include decoloniality, hydrosocial relations, and socio-legal frameworks shaping human-nature interactions. Recent work interrogates water governance challenges in Peru’s highlands and Norway’s emerging legal recognition of natural entities. She examines how infrastructure projects, climate change, and indigenous knowledge intersect with state policies. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Riverine Rights research group at OsloMet, collaborating across anthropology, law, and environmental science disciplines.

• New Product Development
• Knowledge Management
• Collaborative Work Environments
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Angelo Corallo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Salento, specializing in technologies and methodologies for collaborative processes in industrial systems. His research spans Digital Business Ecosystems , Cybersecurity , and Collaborative Product Design , focusing on the interplay between technology and organizational dynamics. He leads interdisciplinary research divisions in Open Networked Business Management , Learning and Innovation , and Collaborative Product Design . Research Interests : Corallo's work integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with Business Management, particularly in Digital Twins for healthcare and manufacturing Knowledge Modeling and Ontology Engineering Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Agri-Food Sustainability through digitalization Scientific Contributions : His recent articles explore trends in Cybersecurity for Industrial IoT Metaverse Applications in business models Traceability Systems in food supply chains Collagen-Based Biomaterials from aquaponics

Ajay AgarwalView profile

Associate Professor

• Social and Economic Geography
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Land Use and Environmental Planning
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Ajay Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen’s University, affiliated with the School of Urban and Regional Planning and the Faculty of Arts and Science. He specializes in urban spatial structure, generational mobility patterns, and sustainable urban development. Education: PhD in Planning, University of Southern California (2009) M.Pl., University of Southern California (2003) M.Tech. in Planning, CEPT University (1997) B.Arch., Lucknow University (1995) Research focuses on urban mobility trends, particularly Generation Y’s travel behavior, public transit use, and land-use policies. His work integrates spatial analysis and policy evaluation to address urban challenges. Recent articles emphasize sustainable transportation strategies and polycentric urban development. Prior to academia, he practiced architecture in India. Advising and grants: No specific student advisees or grants mentioned in the provided texts. However, his teaching includes Physical Planning, Healthy Communities, and Employment Analysis.

• International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law
• Law and Creative Expression
• Intellectual Property and Human Rights
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Dr. Eugene C Lim is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law, specializing in international and comparative intellectual property law. His research focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and emerging issues like non-traditional trademarks (e.g., 3D shapes, scents, virtual brands) and the societal impacts of digital innovation. He holds a PhD and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the European Intellectual Property Review and Canadian Journal of Law and Technology . Research interests include biotechnology law, trademark dilution, copyright fixation, and cross-disciplinary legal methodologies. He teaches courses on copyright, tort law, and intellectual property in immersive technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable development through intellectual property frameworks. Research Highlights: Examines how consumer perceptions evolve with multisensory branding and explores ethical implications of synthetic biology patents. Recent Awards: 2016 Outstanding Presentation Award in Intellectual Property. Dr. Lim actively participates in academic conferences and serves on editorial boards, reflecting his commitment to advancing IP discourse globally.

• Environmental Toxicology
• Ecotoxicology
• Aquatic Ecosystems
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Sanne van den Berg is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk Assessment. She leads projects such as the Technological Innovations for Ecosystem Monitoring (TIEM) and contributes to initiatives like the EthoCRED framework, which guides behavioral ecotoxicology studies. Her work focuses on pesticide impacts, chemical sensitivity across species, and aquatic ecosystem health. She collaborates on projects assessing groundwater protection and pesticide policy, emphasizing methodological rigor and cross-species extrapolation. Her research interests include behavioral ecotoxicology, precision ecotoxicology leveraging pharmacological targets, and the development of standardized protocols for toxicity testing. She has co-supervised PhD candidates in species sensitivity modeling and adverse outcome pathways. Notable contributions include frameworks for evaluating behavioral ecotoxicity studies and impact analyses of pesticide restrictions in groundwater protection areas. Publications span ecotoxicological methodologies, pesticide effects on bees, and chemical stress impacts on freshwater invertebrates. She actively participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing ecological monitoring and risk assessment challenges.

Magdy SalamaView profile

Professor

• Power Quality Analysis
• Smart Grid Technology
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Dr. Magdy Salama is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with dual professional engineering registrations in Ontario and Egypt. His research focuses on power systems, smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and medical imaging. He holds over 460 publications, including 215 journal articles, and has developed specialized labs in areas like Power Quality and Ultrasound Imaging. Recognized in the 1991 National Encyclopedia of Egyptian Scientists, he also teaches courses such as ECE 192, 390, and 462, emphasizing engineering economics and design. Education: PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo (1977) MSc, Electrical Engineering, Cairo University (1973) BSc, Electrical Engineering, Cairo University (1971) Research Interests: Power quality and distribution system automation Smart grid and renewable energy analysis Medical image processing (e.g., sleep staging, neuromodulation) Electric energy storage and fault detection Asset management and risk analysis Labs & Innovation: He leads labs in Power Quality, Electric Vehicle Power Electronics, Ultrasound Imaging, and Sleep Staging. His patents include high-voltage power supplies for automotive and aerospace applications. Awards: Listed in the 1991 National Encyclopedia for Distinguished Egyptian Men of Science . Teaching & Grants: Recently taught courses like Distribution System Engineering (ECE 6606PD) and Electric Safety Design (ECE 6616PD). His work spans academic-industrial partnerships, though specific grants are not detailed in the text.

Tafsir Matin JohanssonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Ocean Governance
• Techno-regulatory Governance
• Arctic Policy
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Dr. Tafsir Matin Johansson is an Assistant Professor (Research/Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management) at the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute. He holds a PhD in Maritime Affairs from WMU, an MSc in International Maritime Law from Lund University, and an LL.B. (Honours) from the University of Chittagong. His interdisciplinary research focuses on ocean governance, techno-regulatory frameworks for robotics, Arctic policy, IUU fishing, marine debris, and gender equality in ocean science. Recent work examines climate adaptation in shipping, remote inspection technologies, and sustainable port management. Dr. Johansson has led projects funded by Transport Canada, the European Union, and Swedish/Danish agencies, addressing oil spill response, underwater noise, and autonomous systems. His publications frequently analyze regulatory innovation for emerging technologies and crisis management strategies in maritime operations.

Jamey JacobView profile

Professor

• Aerodynamics
• UAV Design & Flight Testing
• Vortex Dynamics
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Jamey Jacob, Ph.D., P.E., is a Professor and John Hendrix Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University, leading the Oklahoma Applied Research Institute (OAIRE). He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1995), with earlier degrees from the same institution and the University of Oklahoma. His research focuses on aerodynamics, UAV design, vortex dynamics, geophysical flows, and autonomous systems. Notable projects include solar balloon flight dynamics, eclipse observations, and advanced air mobility (AAM) weather systems. Jacob has pioneered UAV-based weather sensing and developed innovative aerostructures, including inflatable systems. He has received over 15 prestigious awards, including the Regents Distinguished Teacher (2011) and Oklahoma Innovator of the Year (2010). His recent work emphasizes urban wind field mapping and stratospheric balloon applications for planetary science. Jacob’s lab, OAIRE, integrates aerospace engineering with environmental and operational challenges, advancing both academic and applied frontiers.

Bridget Ng'anduView profile

Lecturer

• Child and Family Social Work
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Safeguarding
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Dr Bridget Ng'andu is a Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Kent's School of Social Sciences. She holds a BSW from the University of Botswana (1995), MSW from Curtin University of Technology (2000), and PhD (2006) also from Curtin University. Her research focuses on child sexual exploitation, safeguarding, asylum seeker rights, and international social work practice. She is a registered social worker with HCPC and volunteers with Social Workers Without Borders (SWWB), serving on their Steering Committee. Dr Ng’andu’s career includes frontline social work with children/families in England and academic roles at Ruskin College (Oxford) and Kent. She teaches using interactive methods emphasizing anti-racist practice and collaboration with service users. Notable professional contributions include presentations at international conferences on refugee advocacy and child protection. Her awards include Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). She actively engages in debates around radical vs institutional social work practices, particularly in supporting unaccompanied asylum seekers in Europe.

Fulai JinView profile

Associate Professor

• 3D Genome Architecture
• Computational Biology
• Genomics
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Fulai Jin, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences and the Department of Computer and Data Sciences. He is also Co-Leader of the Cancer Genomics and Epigenomics Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Jin holds a PhD in Molecular and Medical Pharmacology from UCLA and bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Computer Science from USTC. His postdoctoral training at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research focused on genomics and epigenetics. His research focuses on 3D genome architecture, computational tools for genomic data integration, and single-cell technologies applied to health and disease. Key areas include cancer, diabetes, and neurological disorders, with a focus on chromatin structure, enhancer function, and ancestry-related disease mechanisms. His lab develops low-input 3D genome mapping methods and employs CRISPR tools, scRNA-seq, and multi-omic integration. Research is funded by NIH grants. Dr. Jin seeks motivated students/postdocs with experimental or computational expertise. The lab’s work is detailed on their website, and publications are listed on PubMed.