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Joel GohView profile

Associate Professor

• Health services and systems
• Transportation, logistics and supply chains
• Operations research
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Joel Goh is Associate Professor at the Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore. He serves as Director of the J.Y. Pillay Comparative Asia Research Centre (under NUS Global Asia Institute) and PhD Program Director at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA). Previously, he was Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School (2014-2017) and Visiting Scholar (2017-2022). BSc, MSc, PhD in Operations, Information, and Technology from Stanford University His research focuses on healthcare analytics (preventing health conditions, hospital operations, frailty assessment), supply chain analytics (digital business models, platform leakage), and service platform operations (hospital-at-home programs, incentive design). He co-created the Robust Optimization Made Easy (ROME) software. Recent publications analyze workplace psychological safety (2024), hospital-at-home models (2024), and platform leakage dynamics (2023). His work spans 18+ journals with 740+ citations for burnout cost studies (2022) and 606+ citations for physician well-being research (2017). Teaching Honors : 2023: Best MBA Teaching & Skinner Innovation Award 2021: NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award 2020: Early Career Research Excellence Award & 40 Under 40 Best MBA Professors Advising & Grants : Served as PhD Program Director. Received NUS Start-Up Grant R-314-000-110-133 (2021) and Humanities & Social Sciences Fellowship (2021). Editorial roles include Associate Editor at Management Science , Manufacturing & Service Operations Management , and Senior Editor at Production and Operations Management .

• Music Therapy
• Mental Health
• Partnership Working
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Emma Maclean is a Part-Time Lecturer and Module Coordinator in the Division of Occupational Therapy and Arts Therapies at Queen Margaret University. She holds qualifications including MA (Distinction), PG Dip, and BA (Joint Honours). Her roles include teaching on the MSc Music Therapy program, focusing on supervision for practice education placements and interdisciplinary studies. Education: MA (Distinction) in Music Therapy PG Dip in Music Therapy BA (Joint Honours) Research Interests: Partnership working, collaboration, evaluation, group work, and mental health across children, adults, and older populations. She employs research methods such as case studies and focus groups. Publications & Presentations: Her work includes a peer-reviewed article on partnership evaluation and a chapter in Arts Therapies in Schools . She co-presented a plenary session at the 2016 BAMT conference titled Music Therapy in a Changing Landscape . Affiliations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) representative on Allied Health Professionals Federation Scotland (AHPFS) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Clinical Work: Works as a lead music therapist in the NHS, specializing in pediatric services, adult/older adult mental health (including dementia), and supervision. Engages in freelance violin performance with ceilidh bands, tango groups, and orchestras.

Heidi AshtonView profile

Associate Professor

• Creative Industries Policy
• Freelance Workers' Rights
• Social Security Access
• +3 more

Dr. Heidi Ashton is an Associate Professor in Cultural and Creative Ecologies at the University of Warwick's Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies (CCMPS). She holds a concurrent role as a global research fellow at the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC). Her work bridges academic research with practical insights from over 25 years of experience as a freelance dancer, choreographer, and producer across global creative sectors. Key affiliations include Director of Education for SCAPVC and external PhD evaluator at Bahria University, Pakistan. Research interests focus on freelance workers' rights within creative industries, social security access, and policy impacts on arts education and cultural participation. Notable projects include collaborations with Equity Union on social security challenges and with Prof. Prue Huddleston on arts education policy. Her work has influenced UK policy debates, including House of Lords citations and Guardian features. Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including modules on creative industry workplaces and policy analysis. Current PhD supervision explores cultural policy-labour dynamics and digital platforms' role in creative work. Recent projects include the 'Urban Village' community arts initiative in Coventry and pandemic impact studies on cultural sectors. Publications address freelance worker vulnerabilities, comparative cultural policies (e.g., UK vs USA), and educational apartheid critiques. Her 2024 co-authored 'State of the Arts' report provides a UK-wide cultural sector health check, presented to DCMS officials and arts leaders.

Dennis HerhausenView profile

Professor

• Digital Communication
• Customer Journeys and Experience
• Multichannel Management
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Prof. Dr. Dennis Herhausen is a Full Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s School of Business and Economics. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at KEDGE Business School, Visiting Professor at the University of St. Gallen, and Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on digital communication, customer journeys, multichannel management, and social media strategies, with publications in top-tier journals like the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research. His work addresses critical issues such as online firestorm mitigation, complaint de-escalation, and gig economy communication. He has been awarded multiple prestigious prizes, including the 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research Award and the 2019 William R. Davidson Award. Education: PhD in Marketing from University of St. Gallen (2011) Teaching: Courses on Customer Experience Management, Survey Research Methods, and Thesis Guidance Research Interests: His work explores digital marketing strategies, customer-centric innovations, and the dynamics of online platforms. Recent studies address topics like business-to-investor marketing signals, privacy orientation measurement, and machine learning biases in marketing. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Interactive Marketing. Awards: 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research in Practice Award 2021 Retail & Pricing SIG Best Paper Award 2021 SERVSIG Best Services Article Award 2020 William R. Davidson Award Grants & Editorial Work: His research has been funded by national/international grants, and he serves on multiple editorial boards. Notable datasets include studies on online retailer strategies and virtual brand sabotage responses.

Chinmay KulkarniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Computer Interaction
• Large-scale Learning
• Automation
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Chinmay Kulkarni is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, where he leads the Expertise@Scale lab. His research integrates large-scale data and automation to transform learning, work, and mentoring systems. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford University (recipient of the Arthur P Samuel Award) Previous Affiliations : Microsoft Research, Barcelona Supercomputing Center His research spans: Human-Computer Interaction design for massive collaboration Voice-controlled interfaces and AI tools Future of work in remote/hybrid environments Behavioral economics through tech interventions Creative entrepreneurship support systems Algorithmic feedback in education Recent publications with AI and education focus show strong trends in voice technology, peer feedback mechanisms, and scalable learning platforms. His lab's systems have been used by >100,000 users across 150 countries. Scientific Awards : Arthur P Samuel Award (Stanford thesis award) Advising & Grants : NSF grant recipient US Department of Education funding Office of Naval Research support Departmental fellowship Labs : Directs Expertise@Scale lab developing systems adopted by Coursera and edX. Current research group includes PhD students Yasmine Kotturi, Julia Cambre, Pranav Khadpe and Masters student Sayan Chaudhry.

• Human Resource Management
• Online Labor Platforms
• Gig Economy
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Professor Anne Keegan is a Full Professor of International Human Resource Management at University College Dublin (UCD), leading the HRM and Employment Relations Group within the School of Business. She previously held roles at the Amsterdam Business School and Erasmus University Rotterdam, and completed her PhD at Trinity College Dublin. Her research focuses on HRM in online labor platforms, gig economies, project-based organizations, and institutional/paradox theories. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Trinity College Dublin Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), Trinity College Dublin Research Interests: HRM in digital labor platforms and gig economies Institutional complexity and paradox theory applications HR practices in project-based organizations Career dynamics in non-traditional work environments Awards: EGOS Award in Honour of Max Boisot (2014) Van der Schroeff Award for Best Lecturer (2013) Professional Activities: Editorial Board roles for International Journal of Human Resource Management and International Journal of Project Management Committee memberships: UCD Academic Council, Faculty Promotions Committee, Widening Participation initiatives Keynote speaker at NEON Annual Conference (2019) Grants: UCD School Funded Research Account (2024-2027) Labs/Teams: Leading research on algorithmic management, platform ecosystems, and gig economy ethics through collaborative international projects.

Marc SiegelView profile

Professor

• Queer Studies
• Experimental Film
• Moving Image Art
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Marc Siegel has been Professor of Film Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since October 2020. He is based at the Institute for Film, Theatre, Media and Cultural Studies and also serves as artistic director of ZOOM – Labor Ludwig Schönherr . In parallel, he works as a freelance curator for international film festivals, museums and galleries, and is a founding member of the Berlin-based artist collective CHEAP . Education & Qualification: Although the provided text does not enumerate earlier degrees, Siegel’s title “Dr.” and his appointment as “Universitäts-Professor” indicate the completion of doctoral and post-doctoral qualifications. Research Interests: Siegel’s scholarship is situated at the intersection of queer studies , experimental film , and moving-image art/performance . He interrogates how cinema and related media articulate questions of sexuality, gender, race and anti-Semitism, often employing archival, curatorial and critical methods to foreground marginalized histories and aesthetics. His forthcoming monograph A Gossip of Images (Duke University Press) crystallizes these concerns. Publications & Trends: Across more than two decades Siegel has produced a consistent body of work that re-reads canonical avant-gardists (Warhol, Jack Smith, Werner Schroeter) and contemporary queer media alike. Recent essays expand into digital dissemination, camp temporalities, and the politics of ageing bodies, evidencing a trajectory from close textual analysis toward broader cultural critique. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: Member, Academy of the Arts of the World , Cologne Advisory Board, Forum Expanded , Berlinale Principal Investigator, AHRC-UK funded project “Serge Daney and Queer Cinephilia” (2018-2021) Research Grants & Collaborative Projects: DFG Graduate School “Configurations of Film” (GRK 2279), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main – associate researcher Swiss National Science Foundation project “Moving in Every Direction” , Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – associate researcher Laboratories & Teams: As artistic director of ZOOM – Labor Ludwig Schönherr Siegel mentors experimental media practices; he also co-founded the artist collective CHEAP , which produces queer interventions in urban and digital space.

• Independent Cinema
• Media Industry Studies
• Third Cinema
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Cynthia Baron is a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Film at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She is affiliated with the American Culture Studies doctoral program and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies programs. A scholar with a background in freelance independent film production, she focuses on actor training, screen performance, and media industry studies. Ph.D. in Film, Literature, and Culture (University of Southern California) M.A. in Film (San Francisco State University) B.A. in Philosophy (University of California, Berkeley) Her research spans independent cinema , genre studies , stardom , and politics of representation , with a focus on creative labor and media specificity. Recent work explores post-2000 screen industries, Afro-futurism in film, and gender dynamics in Kubrick’s films, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to media analysis. Baron’s scholarship is featured in Journal of Film and Video and anthologies like Indie TV and Stellar Transformations . She co-edits the Palgrave Studies in Screen Industries and Performance series and founded the open-access journal The Projector . Society for Cinema and Media Studies Distinguished Service Award (2023) BGSU Research Scholar of Excellence (2017-2020) Carole Fielding Research Grant Cagney and Lacey Dissertation Fellowship As advisor for Screen-Play and former organizer of the Tuesday Night Film Series, she mentors students in screenwriting and film appreciation. Her international collaborations include the Critical Historiography of Film Acting project at Universidade Estadual de Campinas.

Juliane Sophie RitzmannView profile

Lecturer

• Music Education
• Early Music
• Instrumental Pedagogy
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Juliane Sophie Ritzmann serves as a Lecturer at Mozarteum University's School of Music & Art Education (SOMA) in Salzburg, Austria, with dual appointments in the Department of Music Education Salzburg and the Department Early Music. Her position places her within the university's teacher training programs for music educators. Her academic focus spans both contemporary music pedagogy and historical performance practices, reflecting the dual departmental structure of her appointment. The Department of Music Education Salzburg offers bachelor's and master's programs in instrumental pedagogy, with Ritzmann contributing to these teacher training pathways. As part of Mozarteum University's commitment to comprehensive music education, Ritzmann's work supports the development of music teachers who can work in various educational settings including music schools, general education institutions, and freelance contexts. Her institutional context includes the university's broader framework for music education, which emphasizes artistic competence development alongside pedagogical methodology, communication skills with diverse age groups, and the ability to reflect on artistic and educational practices through scholarly frameworks.

Philip HancockView profile

Professor

• Critical Social Theory
• Organizational Aesthetics
• Spatial Management of Work
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Professor Philip Hancock is a distinguished academic at the University of Essex, holding the position of Professor of Work and Organisation at Essex Business School. His research focuses on critical organisation theory, organisational aesthetics, spatial management of work, and the socio-economic dimensions of Christmas. He has held leadership roles such as Head of the Organisation Studies and HRM Subject Group and has taught at institutions like the University of Warwick and Glasgow Caledonian University. Hancock holds a PhD from Keele University and has authored influential books like Organizing Christmas and co-edited volumes on organisational theory and aesthetics. His academic journey includes visiting professorships at the University of Lapland and a Visiting Fellowship at the University of Sydney. Research interests span critical social theory, organisational symbolism, and vintage production. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as Academy of Management Review and Organization Studies . Recent work explores precarity in freelance arts sectors and recognition dynamics in service work. His teaching includes modules on Management, Society, and New Forms of Work. Hancock’s research often intersects cultural critique with management practices, evident in his analysis of festive economies and workplace ethics. Grants include studies on freelance performers’ experiences post-COVID and ethical labor in animal-based industries. His work bridges theoretical rigor with societal relevance, making significant contributions to critical management studies.

Jane GinsborgView profile

Professor

• Music Psychology
• Musicians' Health and Wellbeing
• Cognitive Processes in Music Performance
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Professor Jane Ginsborg is the Associate Director of Research and Programme Leader for Research Degrees at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). She holds a dual background in music and psychology, with a PhD from Keele University. Her research focuses on music performance psychology, musicians' health, and aging in musical professions. She leads the Centre for Music Performance Research and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Musicae Scientiae . Educated at the University of York (Music), Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Open University (Psychology), she has held roles at the University of Manchester, Leeds Metropolitan University, and Sheffield University. Her AHRC-funded projects include initiatives on hearing-impaired musicians and healthy practice for musicians, recognized nationally and internationally. Her research areas include cognitive processes in performance, memorization strategies, and musicians' health literacy. She has supervised over 10 PhD students, focusing on topics like health education in music training and gender dynamics in brass playing. Awards include the Van Lawrence Award (2002) and recognition for her work on musicians' health projects. Teaching responsibilities include courses on music psychology, health in performance, and research methodologies. She regularly delivers keynotes globally and reviews for top journals. Current projects explore aging musicians' transitions and health literacy assessment tools for performers.

Jobey WilsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Education
• Brass Instruments
• Marching Band Direction
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Jobey Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Music at Pittsburg State University, directing the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Bands. He teaches applied Tuba, Euphonium, Trombone, and courses in Brass Techniques and Chamber Music. Wilson is a Principal Tuba in multiple orchestras and a solo artist for PARMA Recordings. He founded Camp Jobey Summer Brass Institutes in 2012 and previously taught at Bentley University, Boston College, and others. Education: D.M.A. (Boston University), M.M. (New England Conservatory), B.M. (University of Oklahoma) Research interests focus on brass pedagogy and ensemble performance. His students attend top institutions like Juilliard and New England Conservatory. Wilson has performed with the Boston Pops, Boston Ballet, and other prestigious groups. Notable achievements include silver medals with the Triton Brass Quintet and leadership in music education initiatives. He also serves as a clinician for Eastman Music Company and maintains active freelance performance roles. Camp Jobey Summer Brass Institutes provide specialized training, often featuring guest artists. His career bridges academic teaching, professional performance, and youth music education.

Stefan HüfnerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Pop Music
• Jazz
• Film Music
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Stefan Hüfner is an Adjunct Professor at the College for Music and Art , Folkwang University of the Arts , where he teaches Pop Composition, Pop Theory, and Combo Work since 2016. Previously, he worked as a part-time lecturer (Lehrbeauftragter) at the university from 1996 to 2008 and 2008 onwards in its current form as Folkwang Universität der Künste. Research areas include Pop Music, Jazz, Film Music, Theater Music, Musical Composition, and Advertising & Trailers. He is also a freelance composer, arranger, producer, musical director, and performing musician, notably leading the 10-member ensemble Stefan Hüfner’s ZAPPATA and the Bigband Bandfire. Collaborations span institutions like WDR/ZDF/ARD, Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, and artists such as Silvia Droste, Werner Neumann, and Herbert Knebels Affentheater. Contact: huefner@folkwang-uni.de | huefner@stefanhuefner.de | Phone: +49 (0) 201 4903-263

Oliver DoubleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Stand-up Comedy
• Alternative Comedy
• Variety Theatre
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Dr. Oliver Double is a Senior Lecturer in Comic and Popular Performance at the University of Kent, where he has taught since 1999. He specializes in stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, and variety theatre, with a focus on first-person audience engagement and historical analysis. As Deputy Head of School, he contributes to academic leadership while maintaining an active research profile. Established the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive (BSUCA) at Templeman Library, Canterbury Interviews Editor of Comedy Studies journal His research explores direct performer-audience dynamics, including works on Karl Valentin, Brechtian cabaret, and punk rock's theatrical dimensions. Key themes include comedy's sociocultural impact, performance authenticity, and the transformation of personal experiences into material. Recent publications analyze Laura Lexx's mental health narratives, tracing terminology origins of stand-up, and examining rehearsal processes. His teaching integrates archival resources and performance theory, preparing students for careers in comedy and related fields. Active in public scholarship, he contributes to documentaries and maintains an ongoing creative practice through the Funny Rabbit comedy club and solo performances like Break a Leg (2015) and Saint Pancreas (2006).

Michael RushmanView profile

Lecturer

• Music
• Trombone Performance
• Orchestral Performance
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Michael Rushman is a professional trombonist and music educator currently serving as trombone instructor at Biola University's Conservatory of Music, Chapman University, and Irvine Valley College across Southern California. His educational background includes: Master of Music in Trombone Performance from University of Southern California Thornton School of Music Bachelor of Music in Trombone Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Chapman University (summa cum laude) Additional studies with Haim Avitsur at Hartt School of Music As a performer, Rushman maintains an active freelance career with major ensembles including Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Redlands Symphony, Riverside Philharmonic, and Monterey Symphony. His international experience includes performances with the American Institute of Musical Studies orchestra in Austria (2017), while his local work features regular engagements with Disneyland Resort ensembles including the renowned Disneyland Band. His professional focus integrates trombone performance mastery with orchestral training and music education, emphasizing practical brass pedagogy and ensemble collaboration within contemporary performance contexts.