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Tobias EgnerView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Control
• Task Switching
• Neuroscience
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Tobias Egner is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. He serves as Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience and is affiliated with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, and Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. Ph.D. and B.S. from University of London Postdoctoral training at Columbia University (2003-2006) and Northwestern University (2006-2009) His research focuses on cognitive control —how internal goals guide behavior—and spans computational modeling, neuroimaging, and neurostimulation studies of task switching , cross-task interference , and cognitive stability/flexibility trade-offs . Recent work investigates domain-specific cognitive flexibility and one-shot stimulus-control learning . Articles reveal neural substrates in prefrontal cortex, caudate nucleus, and parietal regions. Key themes in his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) include cognitive stability , task-set reactivation , contextual adaptation , and neural dynamics across disciplines like Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Computational Modeling. Scientific Honors : Mid Career Award (BACN, 2024), Fellow (APS & Psychonomic Society), Honorary Guest Professor (Southwest University, China) Grants include the Duke-NCCU Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program (2024-2029), Neurocognitive Mechanisms of Control (2023-2028), and Mechanisms of Social Behavior (2016-2026). He teaches courses in cognitive neuroscience and advanced research methods.

Hasan AksoyView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Industrial Marketing
• +7 more

Dr. Hasan Aksoy is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Trade and Logistics. He has held roles including Domestic Deputy Director of the Institute (2017-2020) and Domestic Head of Department (2014-present). PhD in Business Administration, Selçuk University (2011) MSc in Business Administration, Selçuk University (2004) BSc in Business Administration, Uludağ University (2000) His research focuses on marketing strategies, consumer behavior, supply chain dynamics, and innovation in SMEs. He has extensively studied luxury consumption patterns, social media advertising effectiveness, and cluster-based competitive advantage. Key article trends include: luxury brand psychology (2021-2023), innovation culture in SMEs (2016-2017), supply chain ethics (2017), and social media marketing (2021). No specific awards are mentioned. Notable projects: Turquality® (2019), Gaziantep Innovation Survey (2015), Olive Pomace Market Research (2016), and Japan Market Marketing Strategy (2019). He has supervised 4 completed and 1 ongoing graduate theses.

Feras DayoubView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Feras Dayoub is a Senior Lecturer and Chief Investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics (QCR) , where he co-leads the Visual Learning and Understanding program. He previously served as Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Robotic Vision (2016-2020) and holds a PhD in Robotics and Computer Vision from the University of Lincoln. Research Focus: Deploying computer vision and machine learning for real-world mobile robotics applications, including autonomous weed control (CRC-P), vision-enabled underwater robots for reef protection (COTSbot/RangerBot), and UAV-based infrastructure inspection. Teaching: Coordinates advanced robotics topics (EGB439) and teaches microprocessor systems (CAB202). His recent publications focus on uncertainty quantification in robotic vision, open-set recognition, and performance monitoring of deployed models. His work has been recognized with multiple awards from the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision and a Google Impact Challenge popular vote award. 2023: Hyperdimensional Feature Fusion for Out-of-Distribution Detection 2023: Class Distribution Shift Prediction for Domain Adaptation 2022: Uncertainty for Open-Set Error Identification 2022: FSNet for Semantic Segmentation Failure Detection Awards include: 2020: ACRV Best-Profile Raising Event 2019: QUT STEM Camp Certificate of Appreciation 2016: Google Impact Challenge People's Choice Award 2015: QUT Vice Chancellor's Performance Award As supervisor, he guides projects on robotic object detection, cross-view localization, and continues to advance visual learning methodologies for real-world autonomous systems.

Jaewook KimView profile

Professor

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Geography
• Spatial Analysis
• +4 more

Jaewook Kim is a faculty member at the University of Houston’s College of Global Hospitality Leadership. Holding a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from Iowa State University, he specializes in hospitality and tourism geography, spatial analysis, casino and gaming management, and entrepreneurship within the sharing economy. His educational background includes a B.B.A. from Sejong University (South Korea) and an M.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Houston. Research Interests: Hospitality and tourism geography with spatial analysis Entrepreneurship in the sharing economy (e.g., Airbnb, agritourism) Environmental sustainability practices in economy hotels and integrated resorts Crisis management in the restaurant industry (e.g., post-COVID-19 adaptation) Linguistic and behavioral economics in crowdfunding and online marketing Publication Trends: His work spans topics like ESG measurement for integrated resorts, spatial effects on P2P accommodation pricing, and health risk-driven changes in restaurant delivery consumption. Recent studies focus on digital transformation and sustainability in hospitality. Contact: Email jkim65@uh.edu .

Sebastian MichelmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory Processes
• Neurophysiology
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Sebastian Michelmann is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at New York University's College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on understanding how temporal dynamic content is neurally represented and processed in episodic memory, with particular emphasis on fast-timescale memory retrieval mechanisms and their interaction with event knowledge. He employs electrophysiological methods (EEG/MEG), computational modeling, and behavioral experiments to study memory formation under naturalistic conditions. Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham (2018), thesis awarded the Glushko Dissertation Prize (2020) Master's (Diploma) in Psychology from Julius-Maximilians-Universitaet Wuerzburg (2014) Postdoctoral research at Princeton University (2018–2023) under Professors Ken Norman and Uri Hasson Research interests include neural oscillations, event segmentation, and the role of generalized event knowledge in memory retrieval. His work bridges cognitive neuroscience with computational approaches, exploring how the brain encodes, stores, and retrieves temporally precise information. Key research directions involve studying how memory processes are embedded in continuous experience and developing tools to analyze neural data (e.g., intracranial EEG re-referencing). Recent studies explore event boundary detection using large language models and investigate the neural correlates of natural language comprehension through ECoG datasets. Scientific Awards: Glushko Dissertation Prize (2020) Laboratory activities focus on future projects combining electrophysiology with computational modeling to understand interactive dynamics of episodic memory. Collaborative efforts include developing semi-automatic alignment tools and cloud-based neuroimaging frameworks.

• Tourism
• Marketing
• Benefits of Travel
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James Petrick is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Research at Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Ph.D. from Clemson University. His work focuses on applying marketing and psychological principles to tourism services, including tourist behavior, cruise industry analysis, and the physiological benefits of travel. Education: B.S., Recreation and Parks Management, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse M.S., Recreation Management, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Ph.D., Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University Research Interests: Dr. Petrick’s research explores tourism marketing strategies, consumer behavior in travel contexts, cruise industry dynamics, and the psychological impacts of travel. His Tourism Marketing Lab supports 12 students and has secured over $3 million in grants for projects like National Park Service strategic plans and U.S. Travel Association studies on travel benefits. He co-edits the Journal of Travel Research and advises tourism entities internationally. Awards: 2024 Kunze Award for student mentorship Top 1% global cited researcher (Clarivate, 2021-2023) Co-Editor, Journal of Travel Research (Impact Factor 10.98) Tall in Texas Award (2019) for tourism contributions Named ‘Awesome Scholar in Tourism’ (2018) Second most published tourism researcher globally (2004-2013) Grants & Labs: His lab has secured over $3 million in grants, including projects on national visitor studies, cruise ship passenger analysis, and tourism website evaluations. He collaborates with entities like the USDA, U.S. Travel Association, and 22 states/cities. Professional Roles: Served on boards for the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Texas Travel Industry Association, and Bryan/College Station Convention Bureau. Keynote speaker in 10+ countries and former cruise ship staff (Norwegian Cruise Line/Royal Viking Line).

• Public Health
• Behavioral Science
• Disaster Medicine
• +7 more

Dr. David B Abrams is a Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the NYU School of Global Public Health. Previously, he held leadership roles including founding director of Brown University’s Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, director of NIH’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, and Professor of Health Behavior and Society at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is also the founding Executive Director of the Schroeder National Institute of Tobacco Research and Policy Studies at Truth Initiative. His work emphasizes systems science approaches to public health challenges, particularly tobacco/nicotine control, implementation science, and disaster-related health impacts. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His research focuses on understanding how bio-behavioral mechanisms and policy interventions can mitigate health risks from disasters, climate change, and substance use. He examines disparities in health outcomes across populations, including racial/ethnic minorities and vulnerable groups. Key themes include the long-term health consequences of natural disasters (e.g., Hurricane Katrina, Sandy), the psychological effects of environmental stressors, and the role of trust in public health decision-making. His research interests and publications highlight a strong emphasis on translational strategies to bridge scientific evidence and real-world policy. He has authored over 250 articles and a leading textbook on tobacco dependence treatment. His articles often explore the intersections of climate disasters, mental health, and health equity, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Recent work analyzes vaccine hesitancy dynamics during the pandemic and the compounded effects of environmental crises on marginalized communities. Dr. Abrams has served on expert panels at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine and held leadership roles in professional societies such as the Society of Behavioral Medicine, where he was President. He has also contributed to NIH grant initiatives and policy development at the national level. In advising and grants, he has led numerous NIH-funded projects and spearheaded collaborative networks like the Public Health Extreme Events Research (PHEER) network. His work emphasizes long-term recovery strategies for disaster-affected populations and innovative solutions for health management in crises. He has studied housing instability, food insecurity, and social support mechanisms post-disaster, particularly for older adults and children. His research infrastructure includes longitudinal cohort studies, such as the Gulf Coast Population Impact Project and the Women and Their Children’s Health (WaTCH) study on oil spill effects.

Jeanette McDonaldView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marketing
• Tourism
• Consumer Behavior
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Jeanette McDonald is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at IPAG Business School, where she serves as Program Manager for the MSc in International Marketing and International Marketing with Tourism and Events. She holds a PhD in Management (Marketing) from the University of Nice, Sophia Antipolis, an M.Sc in European Marketing and Tourism from Edinburgh Napier University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality (Tourism Management) from Edinburgh Napier University. Education: 2015: Doctorate in Management (Ph.D) Specializing in Marketing, University of Nice, Sophia Antipolis 2006: M.Sc in European Marketing and Tourism, Edinburgh Napier University, Great Britain 1996: Bachelor’s degree (BA) Hospitality (Tourism Management), Edinburgh Napier University, Great Britain Research Interests: Construction of tourist destination image and its influence on consumer behavior Ethical tourism Student and youth travel Publications: Jeanette's research focuses on ethical considerations in destination image and youth travel behavior. Her work has been published in journals like Gestion 2000 and Question(s) de management , as well as presented at conferences such as the ADERSE Congress and the Sustainable Tourism Scientific Conference. Teaching Areas: Strategic Marketing Management Tourism Marketing Marketing Research International Strategic Marketing

Ivan COSTE-MANIÈREView profile

Professor

• Luxury Brand Management
• Sports Marketing
• Sustainable Development in Fashion
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Ivan COSTE-MANIÈRE is a Professor of Marketing at SKEMA Business School (France) since 1998, with additional affiliations as Honorary Professor at Amity Business School (India), Visiting Professor at Shanghai International Studies University (China), and roles in institutions like the International Olympic Academy (Greece) and Côte d'Azur University (France). His career spans over 30 years, blending academic leadership with active participation in sports governance and luxury industry innovation. Education: Doctorate in Engineering, Aix-Marseille University (1987) DEA in Organic Chemistry, Aix-Marseille University (1984) Engineer in Chemical Engineering, Centrale Marseille (1984) His research focuses on Luxury Brand Management , Sports Marketing , and Sustainable Development in Fashion , with a particular emphasis on digital transformation, AI applications, and consumer behavior in luxury markets. He has led studies on co-branding strategies in fashion and the impact of cultural factors on brand equity. Recent publications explore immersive luxury experiences, AI-driven advertising, and sustainability challenges in the fashion and luxury sectors. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: Officier des Palmes Académiques (2014) Gold Medal Pierre de Coubertin (2022) Best Paper Awards in ICAMT 2024, ITQM 2022, and Global Leadership Research Conference (2020, 2021) Member, International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (2022–) Vice-President, Association Francophone des Academies Olympiques (2017–2025) He has served in editorial boards (Journal of Global Fashion Management, 2019–) and chairs international conferences like the Global Research & Leadership Conference (2023–2024). His dual expertise in chemical engineering and marketing enables unique interdisciplinary perspectives on luxury innovation and sustainable practices.

Yan XiaView profile

Researcher

• 3D Vision
• Localization and Navigation
• Robotics
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Yan Xia is a Senior Researcher at the Computer Vision Group of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and a Research Scientist at the Munich Center for Machine Learning. She collaborates with Prof. Daniel Cremers and previously completed her PhD at TUM under supervision of Prof. Uwe Stilla and Prof. Daniel Cremers, with a visiting period at the Visual Geometry Group of the University of Oxford under Dr. João Henriques.

Conor HendersonView profile

Associate Professor

• Customer Loyalty
• Digital Marketing
• Sports Marketing
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Conor Henderson is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Judy and Hugh Oliphant Research Scholar at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business, affiliated with programs including Oregon MBA, Undergraduate Programs, and the Warsaw Sports Business Center. He holds a PhD from the University of Washington (2013) and has been a Research Fellow at the Sales and Marketing Strategy Institute since 2019. His research focuses on marketing strategy, customer loyalty, and digital/sports marketing. He explores how firms can optimize customer relationships through strategies that balance acquisition and retention, leveraging insights from service, sports, and B2B contexts. Recent work addresses topics like sponsorship effectiveness, brand-value through diverse advertising, and the impact of customer inertia. His articles span journals such as Journal of Marketing and Marketing Science , with themes including sponsorship performance, consumer engagement, and organizational structure. Henderson teaches marketing strategy and advises on customer-centric practices. He contributes to academic discourse through book chapters and case studies, emphasizing practical applications of marketing theory. Affiliations include leadership roles in Lundquist's Marketing Department and collaborations with industry groups. His work bridges academic research and real-world business challenges, aiming to enhance financial performance through strategic customer management.

Courtney ChrimesView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Fashion Marketing
• Metaverse Retail
• Customer Experience Analysis
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Courtney Chrimes is a Lecturer in Digital Fashion Marketing at The University of Manchester, Department of Fashion Business Technology. She holds an External Examiner role for the BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication Programme at Buckinghamshire New University (2021-2026). Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from The University of Manchester (2017) and a PhD focused on product page design impacts on clothing fit appraisal (2021). Her research interests span digital fashion marketing innovations, metaverse retail experiences, sustainable supply chain practices, and consumer behavior analysis. Notable areas include blockchain applications in circular economies, body shape impacts on garment fit satisfaction, and AI-driven marketing strategies. She actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and production. Dr. Chrimes has published 12 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, with recent focus on metaverse retailing (2025), AI-generated advertising (2024), and blockchain transparency (2023). She received four awards, including the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award for inclusive pedagogy and 2019 recognition for research excellence. Her advisory work includes supervising PhD research on digital fashion marketing and collaborating with industry partners on omnichannel strategies. Current projects explore immersive technologies in fashion retail and digital tools for sustainable product development.

• Event Management
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• +7 more

Alyssa E Brown is a Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events at the University of Sunderland, where she joined in 2014. She has been a lecturer since 2011 and currently serves as Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Events Management. She also teaches on the BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management programs, focusing on events, tourism, and hospitality education. Dr. Brown's research interests span multiple dimensions of event studies and management, with particular focus on service experiences, digital media communication, quality, communities, social inclusion, accessibility, and tourist behavior at special interest events . Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding the complex dynamics of festival experiences, particularly at music festivals, with emphasis on inclusive practices and accessibility considerations. She has developed expertise in qualitative research methods, particularly in utilizing informal conversations as a creative method at live events. Her publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on accessibility and inclusion in event contexts, with several 2024-2025 publications examining accessibility provisions at live music events held in sports stadia. She has also made significant contributions to understanding solo eventgoers' experiences at UK music events (2022-2023), co-creation and engagement in festival experiences (2023), and the role of digital media communication in rock music festival experiences (2020). Her research demonstrates an evolving trajectory from understanding basic festival experiences toward more nuanced examinations of accessibility, inclusion, and diverse audience segments. Dr. Brown actively supervises undergraduate and master's major projects, as well as PhD students, demonstrating her commitment to developing the next generation of event management professionals. Her teaching responsibilities include module leadership for several key courses including TLH109 Experiencing Events, TLH110 Staging Events, TLH318 Contemporary Issues in Events, and others that form the core curriculum for events management students.

Mooi Choo ChuahView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Autonomous Systems
• Cybersecurity
• +3 more

Mooi Choo Chuah is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Lehigh University. She serves as the associate director of I-DISC and previously held the NSF Advance Chair at Lehigh (2011). A renowned expert in autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems security, and healthcare technologies, she holds over 78 patents (63 U.S. + 15 international) in networking and AI domains. Her work spans efficient computer vision, autonomous vehicle perception, mobile healthcare systems, and resilient smart grid networks. Dr. Chuah earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from UC San Diego, and a B.Eng. (1st Class Honors) from the University of Malaya. Her research focuses on cross-disciplinary innovations in AI-driven healthcare solutions, cybersecurity for industrial systems, and advanced vision systems for autonomous technologies. Her publications emphasize cutting-edge advancements in 3D human pose estimation, low-light imaging, and autonomous system robustness. Recent work addresses adversarial attacks on trajectory prediction models and novel semantic segmentation techniques for UAV inspections. Her 2021–2025 articles reflect a growing focus on multimodal fusion, event-based sensors, and real-time cybersecurity solutions. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2023), NAI Fellow (2023) Grants: Extensive NSF and industry-funded projects on smart grids and healthcare AI Labs: Leads I-DISC initiatives in interdisciplinary computing and security

Karen GedenkView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Pricing Strategies
• Promotions
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Karen Gedenk is a Professor of Marketing & Pricing at the University of Hamburg Business School. She holds a chair position and has previously served as a full professor at Goethe University Frankfurt (2000–2004) and University of Cologne (2004–2010). Her academic background includes studies at WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, ESC Lyon, and Northwestern University, with a PhD and Habilitation from the University of Kiel. She has been a Visiting Scholar at institutions like Dartmouth’s Tuck School and INSEAD. Her research focuses on pricing strategies, promotions, and marketing instruments, emphasizing empirical studies using market data and surveys. Collaborations with fast-moving consumer goods and media industries are central to her work. Key areas include analyzing price cuts, store advertising synergies, referral programs, and the impact of promotions on consumer behavior. Publications appear in top journals such as Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Marketing . Notably, her 1999 article in Journal of Retailing received the Best Paper Award. Her team includes researchers like Dr. Cord Otten and Lisa Hartten, supporting her work in the Hamburg-Cologne Marketing Camp and other initiatives. Academic advising and grant activities are integral to her role, though specific grants are not detailed here. She leads a research group examining retail strategies, consumer decision-making, and cross-industry marketing challenges.