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Research Fellow
Dr. Victor Kempf is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institut für Philosophie , Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, since March 2025. He completed his PhD at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt in 2017 and focuses on social and political philosophy from a critical theory perspective.
Associate Professor
Dr. Mark B. Smith is an Associate Professor in Modern European History at the University of Cambridge’s Department of History. His research focuses on Soviet and European history, particularly the Soviet Union’s social structures, welfare policies, urban development, and cultural dynamics from Stalinism through late socialism. He teaches courses on welfare states, Soviet life, and 20th-century European violence. Key research areas include Soviet urban housing programs, welfare state evolution, and Cold War-era cultural exchanges. His publications analyze topics like Khrushchev’s housing reforms, post-Stalin urban welfare systems, and Soviet pension policies. Smith has co-edited special issues on European urban societies and authored books such as *The Russia Anxiety* (2019) and the forthcoming *Exit Stalin* (2026). He advises doctoral students on Soviet history, welfare states, and Cold War topics. His work bridges legal history, social policy analysis, and cultural studies, emphasizing how everyday life reflected broader ideological and structural changes in Soviet society.
Professor
Gavin Schwarz is a Professor and Head of School at the School of Management and Governance within the UNSW Business School . He specializes in organizational change , organizational failure and inertia , and the dynamics of virtual teams , with a focus on how organizations fail during change processes and how to develop applied strategies for change management . His work spans diverse sectors including healthcare, technology, and education, with publications in leading journals such as Academy of Management Learning and Education and Administrative Science Quarterly . Education : PhD in Management (University of Queensland), MPhil (Hons) in Management (University of Auckland), BA in Management and English (University of Auckland). Grants : 2020 Brock University grant for "University communication in times of COVID-19" , 2020 UNSW Medicine grant for "Translation and change: Embedding effective change management in health" , and earlier Australian Research Council and Gordon J. Samuels Fellowship awards. His research explores the development of knowledge in organizational theories , with an emphasis on collective responses to change , HR management during crises , and technology strategy . He has contributed to understanding organizational communication , team innovation , and structural inertia . His 15 most recent publications cover topics from AI’s role in organizational change to pandemic-driven research adaptation, with keywords spanning management science , behavioral economics , and digital transformation . Scientific Awards 2021-2023 : Outstanding Reviewer Awards (Academy of Management Review) 2017-2020 : Best Reviewer Awards (Journal of Organizational Behavior) 2019, 2013, 2011 : Best Paper Finalist/Awardee (Academy of Management divisions) 2007, 2006 : Editorial Board Excellence (Academy of Management Journal) and Gordon J. Samuels Fellowship As an active supervisor in organizational change and HR development , his work supports healthcare innovation and digital transformation. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science and is on the editorial boards of Academy of Management Review , Journal of Management , and Journal of Organizational Behavior . Contact: g.schwarz@unsw.edu.au
Professor
Antonia Agulló Agüero is a distinguished Professor at Pompeu Fabra University specializing in Financial and Tax Law. With a scholarly career spanning over four decades from 1980 to 2025, she has established herself as a leading authority in Spanish tax law with growing expertise in EU tax frameworks and public finance systems. Her academic contributions include 26 journal articles, 27 collaborative works, 15 books, and direction of 20 doctoral theses. Her research interests focus on Tax Law , Financial Law , and Public Finance , with particular expertise in EU Taxation, Local Government Finance, Constitutional Tax Law, and International Taxation. Her scholarly work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational tax principles to complex contemporary issues including healthcare financing, cross-border taxation, and fiscal policy responses to economic crises. Analysis of her most recent publications (2016-2020) reveals increasing attention to healthcare financing mechanisms, EU tax harmonization challenges, and the constitutional dimensions of public spending. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical policy applications, particularly in regional tax autonomy and fiscal federalism within Spain's autonomous communities framework. As a dedicated academic mentor, she has supervised 20 doctoral students whose research spans diverse tax law topics including international double taxation, public debt concepts, soft law in international taxation, and environmental taxation. Her students have gone on to contribute significantly to academic and professional tax discourse in Spain. Her scholarly infrastructure includes leadership in academic publications, participation in professional tax councils (notably the Barcelona Tax Council), and contributions to major tax law reforms including Spain's General Tax Law and Personal Income Tax legislation. Her work continues to influence tax policy development in Spain and EU member states.
Professor
Uwe Cantner is a Full Professor of Economics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and holds a professorship at the University of Southern Denmark/Odense. He has held significant roles such as Vice President for Young Researchers and Diversity Management at FSU Jena (2014–2024), Chairman of the German Federal Government's Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation (EFI), and Spokesman of the DFG-GRK 1411 Research Training Group. His work focuses on the economics of innovation, evolutionary economics, industrial economics, productivity measurement, and public finance. Education : Dipl.oec. in Business Administration/Economics (1985) from University of Augsburg; MA in Economics (1984) from Wayne State University; Dr.oec.publ. (1990) and Dr.rer.pol.habil. (1996) from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich. Cantner's research bridges theoretical and empirical analyses of innovation systems, technological sovereignty, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He has contributed to debates on missions-oriented innovation policy, productivity dynamics in global value chains, and the role of institutional transparency in regional development. His recent publications analyze industrial policy frameworks (2023), digitalization challenges in European higher education (2022), and corruption-innovation linkages (2020). Articles span evolutionary economics, environmental economics, and policy analysis, with cross-cutting themes in sustainability, governance, and regional development. Cantner actively shapes academic discourse as President of the International Joseph A. Schumpeter Society (since 2015) and editorial roles in journals like the Journal of Evolutionary Economics . He has directed graduate programs and contributed to EU energy transition research through expert surveys.
Senior Lecturer
Laura Montanaro is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Essex's Department of Government. Her research focuses on democratic ideals vs. outcomes, particularly equality and mechanisms to counteract inequality. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and previously served as a Harper-Schmidt Fellow at the University of Chicago (2010-2014). Her work appears in top journals like The American Journal of Political Science and Perspectives on Politics. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (UBC), M.A. and B.A. in Political Science (York University). Academic appointments include Senior Lecturer at Essex (2020-present) and Lecturer at Essex (2014-2020). Research interests: Democratic legitimacy, representation, equality, and public discourse. Her book Who Elected Oxfam? (Cambridge UP) challenged traditional views on representation and was a C.B. Macpherson Best First Book finalist. Recent recognition includes a 2025 Leverhulme Research Fellowship. Teaching: Focuses on political theory and democratic institutions. Active in supervising graduate students in related fields. Grants include support for projects on representation and democratic processes. Professional activities: Engaged in interdisciplinary research collaborations and public discourse initiatives. No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but contributes to the Department of Government's research clusters on democracy and governance.
Assistant Professor
Stefan Weik is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), affiliated with the School of Finance and the Center for Financial Services Innovation. His research focuses on private markets, venture capital, private equity, and the economics of entrepreneurship and innovation. He holds a PhD in Finance from the Technical University of Munich (2023). His work examines European startup migration to the US, venture capital dynamics, and the impact of entrepreneurship education. Key contributions include analyses of startup performance disadvantages in Europe, cross-border venture capital flows, and policy implications for innovation ecosystems. Affiliations: Swiss Finance Institute, Center for Entrepreneurial and Financial Studies, European Finance Association Awards: Deutsche Bundesbank Special Prize for Dissertation (2024) Best Doctoral Paper Award at ENTFIN Conference (2023) TUM Research Fest Best Paper (2023) Germany Scholarship (2015) 2nd Place, DZ-Bank Preis for banking/finance theses (2014) His research agenda emphasizes global venture capital landscapes, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and policy solutions to bridge European innovation gaps. Active in academic networks, he contributes to shaping discourse on cross-border capital mobility and startup competitiveness.
Professor
Tom Boellstorff is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2000). His research focuses on digital anthropology, virtual worlds, queer theory, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices. Boellstorff is known for pioneering ethnographic studies in virtual environments like Second Life and has explored topics such as Indonesian LGBTQ+ communities, disability in digital spaces, and the cultural history of early video games like Intellivision. His work spans theoretical frameworks for understanding digital cultures, methodological innovations in virtual ethnography, and critical analyses of technology’s role in shaping identity, politics, and social structures. Boellstorff’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural theory, media studies, and queer studies to examine how digital platforms mediate human experience. Recent publications emphasize the anthropology of emerging technologies (e.g., metaverse studies), historical analyses of video game platforms, and the sociopolitical implications of digital exclusion. His documentary work, including Virtual Cultures in Pandemic Times , extends his ethnographic focus into visual media.
Assistant Professor
Andre Veiga is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Imperial College Business School, affiliated with the Department of Economics and Public Policy at Imperial College London. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Toulouse School of Economics and was a postdoctoral fellow at Oxford University. His research focuses on theoretical and empirical Industrial Organization, particularly in healthcare, insurance, and digital markets. He explores how individuals and firms operate in these markets and the regulatory implications thereof. His work has been published in top journals like the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, Journal of Marketing Research, and the Review of Economics and Statistics. Veiga’s research interests span Economic Theory, Applied Economics, and Econometrics. Key themes include price discrimination in selection markets, attention spillovers in digital advertising, and healthcare quality disparities. His articles often blend empirical analysis with theoretical models to inform policy. Notably, his work has been shortlisted for prestigious awards such as the SCOR/EGRIE Young Economist Best Paper Award and the Antitrust Writing Awards. He teaches courses on Digital Economics, Business Economics, and Microeconomic Theory at Imperial College, reflecting his expertise in contemporary market dynamics. His collaborations with institutions like the CEPR and media outlets like Forbes highlight his engagement with both academic and public discourse.
Research Fellow
Jan Christoffer Andersen is a Research Fellow at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law , University of Oslo. His research focuses on online radicalization, subcultural dynamics, and masculinity studies, particularly examining the incel community's narratives and social movements. He holds a Master's in Criminology from the University of Oslo, where his thesis on Islamic State propaganda was later published in Terrorism and Political Violence . Andersen has taught courses including KRIM1000, KRIM1100, and KRIM4104. His current PhD project, funded by the University of Oslo, investigates incels' worldview, radicalization processes, and gendered experiences. Methodologically, he employs netnography and qualitative interviews to analyze incel forums and offline experiences. His work challenges monolithic portrayals of incels by emphasizing nuanced narratives around stigma and masculinity. Key research themes include: Incel subculture's structural and individual factors (feminism, dating markets) Intersection of digital spaces and radicalization Counter-narratives in extremism prevention Recent publications explore methodological challenges in studying far-right groups, masculine identity negotiation, and symbolic boundary work within subcultures.
Visiting Professor
Dr. Darshan Vigneswaran is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance programme group. His research focuses on migration studies, international relations, and urban governance in Africa and beyond. Institution: University of Amsterdam Programme: Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance Contact: D.V.Vigneswaran@uva.nl Research Interests: Vigneswaran examines migration control, biopolitics, and territoriality through critical lenses, often challenging conventional frameworks in international relations and urban governance. His work spans empirical studies on deportation systems, mobility regimes, and the intersection of technology with migration enforcement. Scientific Trends: His recent publications analyze European migration policies, the terrestrial bias in international relations, and the socio-political dimensions of gentrification and mobilities. Notable subfields include refugee governance, urban violence prevention, and historical migration narratives.
Senior Lecturer
Junzhao Ma is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Monash University. He holds a BA in Economics from Yale University and a PhD in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Previously, he worked as a marketing analyst at Capital One Financial Corporation and JP Morgan and Co. Education: BA Economics (Yale University), PhD Marketing (Kellogg School, Northwestern University) His research focuses on technology adoption, e-commerce, real estate, and media's social impact, employing novel methodologies and data sources. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Retailing , International Journal of Research in Marketing , and Journal of Business Ethics . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and responsible consumption. Recent research highlights include studies on service robot anthropomorphism (2023), sex robots acceptance (2022), and media-driven consumption trends (2020). He has received Dean's Letters for Teaching Excellence in 2020 and 2021. Scientific Awards: Dean's Letter for Teaching Excellence (2020, 2021) Junzhao actively engages in academic service, including peer reviews for Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics and presentations at the INFORMS Marketing Science Conference and Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference. He has served as Chief Investigator in projects like "Bridging the Intention-Behaviour Gap in the Australian Tourism Industry" (2022-2024) and "eBabies: Forecast and Implications for Society" (2020-2021).
Associate Professor
John Gledhill is an Associate Professor of Global Governance in the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford, where he teaches courses on Global Governance and Diplomacy, Peacebuilding & Statebuilding, and Power, Conflict, & the Arts. He is a Fellow of St. Cross College and actively collaborates with international institutions such as the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (University of Queensland), the Conflict Research Society, and OxPeace, a multidisciplinary peace research network at Oxford. PhD in Government from Georgetown University BA in History and Political Science from Trinity College, Dublin His research spans peace and conflict studies, focusing on the political dimensions of development, nonviolent resistance, and the role of music and the arts in conflict and peacebuilding. Recent work examines UN peacekeeping withdrawal legacies, the economic impacts of peace operation exits, and the integration of arts into peace processes. The 15 most recent publications reflect his expertise in UN peacekeeping dynamics, state formation, and the intersection of arts and conflict. These include studies in the European Journal of International Relations , Journal of Global Security Studies , and International Peacekeeping , alongside book chapters and encyclopedia entries addressing transitional justice, regime transitions, and globalization's effects on emerging economies. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award, University of Oxford (2013) Teaching Excellence Award, London School of Economics (prior to 2013) John has supervised research students Sabrina Brandt and Rachel Nguyen-Morrow. His projects include ESRC-funded studies on post-peacekeeping withdrawal outcomes and investigations into music's role in UN peacebuilding. He contributes to academic governance through roles on the Conflict Research Society's Governing Council and the OxPeace Steering Committee.
Associate Professor
Dr. Alexa Fox is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the College of Business, The University of Akron, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Consumer Behavior. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration (Marketing) from The University of Memphis, and holds an MBA and BBA from The University of Akron. Ph.D., Business Administration (Marketing), The University of Memphis M.B.A., The University of Akron B.S.B.A., The University of Akron Her research centers on digital marketing, online privacy, and sharenting, with a focus on how consumers, particularly parents, share children's information online. She investigates the psychological and emotional dimensions of consumer behavior through physiological measurement and explores the ethical implications of digital marketing practices. Her work bridges marketing, public policy, and consumer well-being, with a strong emphasis on responsible research. The recent publications of Dr. Fox reflect a cohesive and impactful research agenda centered on digital consumer behavior, privacy, and emotional responses. Her work spans topics such as sharenting, AI in consumer products, ad blockers, social media fatigue (e.g., Fexit), and bereavement marketing. These studies employ diverse methodologies including physiological measurement, surveys, and content analysis, and are published in high-impact journals across marketing, psychology, and policy. Dr. Fox has received numerous scientific honors, including: The University of Akron’s 2024–2025 Outstanding Researcher—Early Achievement in Research Award College of Business Dean's Service Excellence Award (2025) Best Reviewer Award, International Journal of Advertising (2023) AMA-EBSCO-RRBM Award for Responsible Research in Marketing (2022) Dean’s Research Excellence Award (2020) Outstanding Paper, Journal of Consumer Marketing (2019) She has secured multiple research grants, including principal investigator roles on projects related to sharenting and children's digital well-being, funded by The University of Akron and the Association for Consumer Research. She mentors students and serves as Faculty Advisor for honors programs and student organizations. Her service includes leadership in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and university committees. Dr. Fox is actively involved in academic and public discourse. She serves on the editorial review boards of five top marketing journals, including the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and Journal of Marketing Education . She also contributes to public understanding through media engagements with Forbes, PBS, and The Washington Post on topics like sharenting and digital privacy.
Assistant Professor
Thomas DeBerge is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, where he teaches Strategic Management and International Management. His research explores how multinational enterprises navigate political, social, and ethical challenges in global markets. Education: PhD in Business Administration (International Business), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MBA in Business Administration, North Central College BA in Anthropology, University of Chicago His research focuses on the political behavior of multinational enterprises, ethical supply chain management, non-market strategies, and business history, particularly in African contexts. He employs interdisciplinary and historical perspectives to understand strategic decision-making in complex institutional environments. His recent publications in Global Strategy Journal , International Business Review , and AIB Insights demonstrate a consistent focus on global strategy, governance of value chains, geopolitical risk, and historical insights into corporate political engagement. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world implications for global firms. Professional Affiliations: Academy of International Business Academy of Management Business History Conference Professor DeBerge advises students through classroom teaching and mentorship, focusing on strategic thinking and global awareness. He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text. He is involved in academic research communities and contributes to scholarly discourse through publications and professional engagement. There is no mention of grants or external funding in the provided text. He is actively contributing to research in international business strategy and is building a scholarly profile centered on the intersection of politics, ethics, and global enterprise. His work is grounded in both contemporary issues and historical analysis, offering nuanced insights into the evolving role of firms in society.
