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• Structural Change and Transformation
• Regional Innovation
• Startup Ecosystems
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Dr. Anna Butzin is a researcher in the Innovation, Space, and Culture research area at the Institute for Work and Technology (IAT), part of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. She also serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund University since 2016, where she teaches urban and regional economics. Her academic career includes substitute professor positions at the University of Bayreuth (2018-2019) and the University of Kassel (2022-2023). Dr. Butzin's research focuses on structural change and transformation in cities and regions, innovation and regional development, startup ecosystems, and the spatial dimensions of innovation processes. Her work particularly examines how entrepreneurial ecosystems can support development in lagging regions, with a focus on the Ruhr area in Germany. She has developed expertise in innovation biographies as a methodological approach to understanding knowledge dynamics in innovation processes from spatial and temporal perspectives. Her current research projects include Engaging entrepreneurial ecosystems for the youth (Ecosys4you) , The Regional Studies Association Research Network on Transformative Regions (TRAKR) , and Industry analysis of bicycle production (BikeProd) . Her publications and presentations consistently address themes of transformative knowledge, societal innovation capacity, and regional development strategies for structurally challenged regions. Dr. Butzin's work has been recognized through various projects including the University Pearl of the Month award for the Ecosys4you project in September 2025. Her research demonstrates how entrepreneurial ecosystems can create tangible impacts in economically challenged regions like the Ruhr area, emphasizing the importance of success stories and visible startups for regional innovation. She actively participates in numerous academic conferences and workshops, presenting on topics ranging from bicycle manufacturing networks to transformative knowledge capacities. Her methodological approach often involves innovation biographies to analyze knowledge generation in innovation processes across different spatial scales.

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Business Management
• Corporate Governance
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Weijie Su is a Professor in the Department of International Business and Trade at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan. He has been with the university since 2013, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and currently serves as a full Professor since 2021. Additionally, he holds the position of Deputy Executive Director at the College of Commerce's Syntao Business Ethics Center since 2023. Dr. Su received his academic training across three institutions: Bachelor's degree in International Trade from National Chengchi University (2000-2004) Master's degree in Business Administration from National Cheng University (2004-2006) Ph.D. in International Business from University of Texas at Dallas (2009-2013) Dr. Su's research focuses primarily on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), International Business Management, and Corporate Governance. His work examines how companies balance social, environmental, and financial objectives within global contexts, with particular attention to emerging economies. He investigates the strategic implications of sustainability reporting, corporate philanthropy, business ethics, and ESG factors on firm performance and stakeholder relationships. His research often employs comparative frameworks to understand how institutional contexts shape corporate behavior across different national settings. Through his extensive publication record spanning over 15 years, Dr. Su has established himself as a leading scholar examining the intersection of corporate governance, sustainability practices, and international business strategy. His work demonstrates consistent focus on how non-market factors influence corporate decision-making, with increasing emphasis on ESG metrics in recent years. His research bridges theoretical frameworks from strategic management, organizational behavior, and international business to address practical challenges facing multinational enterprises. Dr. Su has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his scholarly contributions: Distinguished Professor award from National Chengchi University (2023, 2025) MOST Research Awards (2017-2024) 10-Year Outstanding Teacher Award (2023) Mr. Lü Fengzhang Memorial Award (2019) Mr. Wu Ta-You Memorial Award (2015) Multiple Academic Research Excellence Awards Dr. Su has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology. His current research focuses on 'Non-Market Issues and Strategic Alliances' and he serves as Co-Principal Investigator on the 'Evolution, Future Trends, and Value of ESG' project. His research funding demonstrates consistent support for his work on corporate governance, sustainability, and international business topics. While specific laboratory facilities aren't mentioned, Dr. Su participates in interdisciplinary research initiatives including the Financial Technology Innovation Operation Research Center. His research approach combines theoretical rigor with practical relevance, often collaborating with scholars across business disciplines to address complex issues at the intersection of corporate strategy, ethics, and global business operations.

Manuela TvaronavicieneView profile

Professor

• Economic Development
• Sustainable Development
• Renewable Energy
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Manuela Tvaronaviciene is a full Professor at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Department of Business Economics and Management) and the General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. She also serves as Managing Director of the Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, where she oversees the publication of the Web of Science-indexed journal Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues . Her editorial leadership extends to the SCOPUS-indexed Journal of Security and Sustainability Issues . Her research explores critical intersections of economics and sustainability, including: Renewable energy integration and policy in the EU Circular economy implementation and cluster efficiency Foreign direct investment impacts on Baltic economies Macroeconomic drivers of recycling and energy security Innovation diffusion in developing countries Recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable transitions, analyzing energy resilience post-COVID, circular supply chains, and Nordic investment in Baltic innovation systems. Her work combines quantitative econometrics with regional case studies, emphasizing policy-relevant outcomes for the EU.

Alec StinnettView profile

Assistant Professor

• moral psychology
• free will beliefs
• latent variable modeling
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Alec Stinnett serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Monmouth College, where his research examines moral psychology with emphasis on free will beliefs and advanced statistical modeling techniques. He teaches core courses including Research Methods I & II, Personality Psychology, and specialized readings seminars. Education B.A. from Northern Illinois University M.S. from Western Illinois University Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology and Psychological Methods/Analysis from Texas Tech University Dr. Stinnett's work bridges philosophical concepts and empirical psychology, investigating how perceptions of free will influence moral judgments, victim blaming, and punishment decisions. His methodological expertise in latent variable modeling supports rigorous analysis of complex psychological phenomena, particularly evident in his development of the refined Free Will Scale (FWS-II). Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on free will attribution mechanisms, pandemic-related social dynamics, and neuropsychological factors in moral cognition. Key trends include interdisciplinary approaches connecting philosophy with experimental psychology, innovative measurement tools, and real-world applications during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific Awards No scientific awards or major honors were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants While specific student advisees and grant funding details were not provided, Dr. Stinnett's active publication record across multiple high-impact journals indicates sustained research productivity. His collaborations with researchers like Alquist, Rodriguez, and Martin suggest established interdisciplinary networks. Research Infrastructure Information regarding dedicated laboratories or formal research teams was not mentioned in the source materials.

Ivo ZanderView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
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Ivo Zander is Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Department of Business Studies, Uppsala University. He also serves as a researcher at Uppsala University Conflicting Objectives Research Nexus (UUniCORN). His work spans international business, entrepreneurship, and multinational corporation dynamics, with particular focus on corporate entrepreneurship and technological innovation within global firms. Zander received his PhD from the Institute of International Business, Stockholm School of Economics. He has held visiting scholar positions at Harvard Business School, SCANCOR at Stanford University, and Macquarie Graduate School of Management. His research interests include the entrepreneurial dynamics of accelerated internationalization, the evolution of advanced foreign subsidiaries of multinational corporations, and corporate entrepreneurship. Recent work focuses on intrapreneurship, innovation in turbulent times, and gender perspectives on corporate culture and innovation. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from studying multinational corporation structures to contemporary issues of corporate entrepreneurship and innovation management. Zander's publications reveal strong engagement with top-tier journals including Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of World Business, and Research Policy. His recent work shows increasing focus on practical applications of entrepreneurship theory, particularly through the Intraprenörskapskompassen reports that bridge academic research with practical business applications. Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences Zander has served as an expert evaluator for the Swedish Research Council, the Knowledge Foundation, the European Science Foundation, and Lars Erik Lundbergs Stiftelse för forskning och utbildning. His industry engagement includes co-founding Latvian Limousine Services and serving on the board of directors at Kumlins Holding AB, a rapidly expanding painting services firm. His work bridges academic research with practical business applications through various industry collaborations and reports. He leads research initiatives through the Intraprenörskapskompassen series and collaborates extensively with researchers like Katarina Blomkvist and Philip Kappen on corporate entrepreneurship topics. His work connects academic theory with practical business applications, particularly through annual reports that track intrapreneurship trends in Sweden.