Dr. Jacek Brdulak is a Professor at the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) in the Department of Economic Geography, based in Building S, Room 2.08 at Batorego 8, Warsaw. He holds a PhD and a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree, reflecting his senior academic standing. His research spans economic geography, transport infrastructure, regional development, and sustainable economics. Key themes include: Impact of infrastructure on regional productivity and growth Transport economics and logistics (e.g., Ukrainian grain corridors) War economics and geopolitical stability Social enterprises and sustainable business models Urban mobility and electric vehicle transitions His recent publications (2022-2025) focus on crisis economics (e.g., war impacts in Ukraine), sustainable development frameworks, transport infrastructure optimization, and social enterprise legislation. This reflects a consistent emphasis on applied economic geography and policy-relevant infrastructure studies. No awards, grants, students, or lab affiliations are documented in available sources.
Michael J. Messina is a Professor of Marketing at Gannon University's Dahlkemper School of Business, where he has served since 1982. He has held numerous leadership positions including Professor of Marketing & MBA Director (2011-2019), Director of Graduate Programs, and Director of the Marketing Program. His extensive teaching portfolio includes graduate courses such as Strategic Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, and Marketing Ethics, as well as numerous undergraduate marketing courses. Dr. Messina earned his BSBA from John Carroll University, MBA from Youngstown State University, and PhD from Kent State University, where his dissertation focused on alcohol advertising. His research interests span marketing education, consumer behavior, supply chain management, marketing ethics, and the integration of marketing with operations management. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of marketing principles in both educational and business contexts. Marketing Education and Curriculum Development Supply Chain Management Integration Consumer Behavior and Ethics Higher Education Pedagogy Online and Traditional Teaching Methods Dr. Messina's publications reveal a strong emphasis on connecting marketing education with practical business applications, particularly in the areas of supply chain management and operations. His work often addresses the challenges of teaching marketing concepts effectively across different educational formats and student levels. His notable recognitions include: Distinguished Faculty Award (2020) Distinguished Fellow by the Marketing Management Association (2017) Award-winning papers on customer satisfaction and real estate marketing Throughout his career, Dr. Messina has actively mentored students through research projects and client-based experiences, connecting classroom learning with real-world business challenges. He has served on numerous university committees including the University Review Council (as chair), University Rank, Tenure and Academic Committee, and the University Graduate Council. His community engagement extends to board memberships with Erie Dawn and NAMI, demonstrating his commitment to both academic and community service.
George Nathanael-Papageorgiou is Professor and Associate Dean at the School of Business Administration , European University of Cyprus, where he also heads the Department of Administration and Marketing . His research bridges digital transformation, entrepreneurship education, and sustainable business models, with active leadership in EU-funded projects like DIMAS (Digital Marketing) and ANGEL (Green Entrepreneurship). Education: Ph.D. in Systems Modeling & Simulation, City University London (1997) MBA, University of Kent (1994) B.Eng Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honors), City University London (1992) Laureate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2015) Research Focus: His work explores digital competency frameworks, ICT-driven retail innovation, and smart urban mobility systems. Recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, customer-centric SME strategies, and pedagogical innovations in entrepreneurship education. Publications: Articles consistently address digitalization challenges across sectors—marketing, retail, energy, and transport—using empirical and modeling techniques to propose scalable solutions for businesses and cities. Awards & Grants: Best Paper Award, ICELTICS (2017) FH Russell Memorial Award for research excellence (1992) Multiple EU grants (Erasmus+, Horizon JPI) Leadership: Coordinates doctoral programs, leads international consortia (e.g., SPN Smart Pedestrian Network), and serves on standardization committees (CEN-ISO) and grant evaluation panels (EU Framework Programmes).
Professor Danish Malik is a Professor in Industrial Biotechnology at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, where he serves as MSc Programme Director for Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering and leads the Advanced Biologicals and Phage Bioprocessing Research Group. His academic career at Loughborough began in 2003 as a Lecturer, progressing through roles including Chemical Engineering Department Research Coordinator (2008-2012) and Director of Research Degree Programmes (2012-2018), before becoming Reader in Industrial Biotechnology in 2020 and advancing to Professor. His research focuses on interdisciplinary product development and process design of novel biologics for therapeutic and biocontrol applications across pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, and cosmetics industries. Key expertise includes upstream/downstream bioprocessing optimization (fermentation bioreactors, ultrafiltration, chromatography) for manufacturing bacteriophages and antimicrobial compounds, micro/nano-encapsulation of biotherapeutics for diverse delivery routes, solid dosage formulation using spray/freeze-drying technologies, and cell-based antimicrobial assay development. The work emphasizes translational research to accelerate bench-to-bedside discovery. Professor Malik actively collaborates with global blue-chip companies, SMEs, and academic institutions, welcoming PhD researchers and visiting fellows to join his translational research initiatives in biotechnology commercialization.
