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Sergio Ospina-RomeroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Musicology
• Sound Reproduction Technologies
• Latin American Music
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Sergio Ospina-Romero is an Assistant Professor of Music (Musicology) at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Cornell University (2019), an M.A. in History from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2013), and a B.A. in Anthropology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (2004). His interdisciplinary background as a musician, anthropologist, cultural historian, and musicologist informs his unique scholarly perspective. Ph.D., Musicology, Cornell University, 2019 M.A., History, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2013 B.A., Anthropology, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2004 Ospina-Romero's research focuses on sound reproduction technologies, Latin American music, and jazz in the early twentieth century. His work examines how recording technologies shaped musical practices and cultural identities across Latin America and the Caribbean. He approaches musicology through multiple disciplinary lenses, exploring the intersections of technology, imperialism, cultural exchange, and musical expression. His research reveals how early recording expeditions were intertwined with commercial expansion and political intervention, while also documenting local adaptations and appropriations of these technologies. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the historical impact of recording technologies, particularly examining the Victor Talking Machine Company's expeditions throughout Latin America. His scholarly work spans multiple languages and appears in prestigious journals across the Americas, reflecting his transnational approach to music history. Ospina-Romero's research bridges historical musicology with sound studies, cultural history, and postcolonial theory to provide nuanced understandings of how music technologies have shaped cultural landscapes. IU Arts and Presidential Fellow (2022-23) Klaus P. Wachsmann Prize of the Society for Ethnomusicology Cornell University's Donald J. Grout Memorial Prize Fulbright Scholarship Honorary mention at Otto Mayer Serra Award Honorary mention at Premio de Musicología de Casa de las Américas Beyond his academic achievements, Ospina-Romero is an active musician serving as pianist and director of the Latin jazz quartet Palonegro and the salsa band La salsoteca. His musical practice directly informs his scholarly work, creating a dynamic relationship between theory and practice. He has taught at multiple institutions including Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad de los Andes, and Cornell University, bringing his interdisciplinary perspective to diverse educational settings. Ospina-Romero is an active member of major academic associations including the American Musicological Society, Society for Ethnomusicology, and Latin American Branch of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. His ongoing research continues to explore the historical relationships between sound technologies, cultural production, and identity formation in Latin America.

Marlo StarrView profile

Assistant Professor

• Creative Writing
• Global and Postcolonial Studies
• Settler Colonial Studies
• +3 more

Marlo Starr is an Assistant Professor of English at the College of Wooster. She holds a BA in English from Rutgers University–Newark (2008), a PhD in English from Emory University (2018), and an MFA in Poetry from The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University (2020). Her interdisciplinary research bridges creative writing and critical theory. Professor Starr's research explores creative writing (poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction), global/postcolonial studies, settler colonial theory, ecocriticism, gender/sexuality, and militarism/nuclearism. Her work examines the intersections of cultural production, power structures, and environmental concerns across geographical boundaries. Her publications demonstrate persistent interests in postcolonial literature, digital humanities, feminist criticism, and experimental poetics. Analysis shows recurring engagement with themes of cultural identity, historical trauma, environmental crisis, and formal innovation in contemporary literature. Awards: Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award for Poetry (2024)

Robert CluleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing Organization
• Marketing Practice
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr Robert Cluley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Leicester and the University of Nottingham, where he was promoted to Associate Professor and held leadership roles including Director of Postgraduate Studies and membership on the School Management Group. He is a leading scholar in the organization of marketing, the role of technology in marketing practice, and the application of critical and psychoanalytic theory to consumer behavior. His research integrates ethnography, advanced statistical analysis, and anthropological methods to explore how marketers and consumers engage with new technologies and data systems. PhD in Marketing and Organizations, University of Leicester, 2010 MSc in Management Research, University of Leicester, 2008 MA in Critical Theory, University of Nottingham, 2003 BSc (Hons) in Management, Lancaster University, 2002 His research interests focus on marketing organization, marketing analytics, consumer behavior, and the ethical implications of data-driven marketing. He is particularly interested in how new technologies reshape marketing labor, consumer insight, and organizational performance. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward ethnographic and critical studies of marketing practice, especially in the areas of data science, facial coding, market research ethics, and the application of social theory. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals such as Marketing Theory , Human Relations , and Regulation & Governance . He is currently writing a book titled Marketing Science Fictions based on an ethnographic study of a marketing analytics firm. He is also involved in collaborative research on decarbonizing supply chains and the use of social theory in marketing with Dr Stephen Dunne and Prof Will Green. Founding member, NLAB – Nottingham’s Centre for Business Analytics Founding Executive Board Member, Nottingham Energy Institute Active contributor to interdisciplinary research on ethics, technology, and sustainability in marketing He has supervised and mentored students in critical marketing, organizational studies, and consumer research. His work is supported by grants and collaborations across the UK and internationally, particularly in the areas of responsible technology and sustainable marketing practices.

Susan K. RankinView profile

Professor

• Musicology
• Medieval Music
• Liturgical Drama
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Susan K. Rankin serves as Professor of Medieval Music at the University of Cambridge, a position she has held continuously since 2006 following progressive academic appointments including Reader in Medieval Music (1999-2006), University Lecturer (1993-1998), University Assistant Lecturer (1990-1993), Special College Lecturer at Emmanuel College (1984-1990), and Research Fellow at Emmanuel College, Cambridge (1981-1984). Her research expertise centers on Musicology with specialized focus on Medieval Music traditions, particularly liturgical drama, chant practices, Carolingian musical heritage, Winchester polyphony, and the conceptualization of celestial harmonies in early medieval thought. Rankin's scholarly approach combines rigorous manuscript analysis with contextual liturgical studies, examining how musical practices reflected theological and cosmological frameworks of the period. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with primary sources from 9th-12th century Europe, demonstrating particular mastery in interpreting liturgical manuscripts from Winchester, St. Gallen, and Venetian repositories. Her work bridges musicological analysis with historical, theological, and codicological perspectives, establishing significant connections between musical notation systems and contemporary intellectual currents. Her distinguished contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors: Member of Academia Europaea (2007) Dent Medal of the Royal Musical Association (1995) Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Research Fellowship at Musikwissenschaftliches Institut, Erlangen (1993) No documented information is available regarding graduate student supervision or competitively awarded research grants in the provided sources. Similarly, details about current laboratory affiliations, research teams, or collaborative projects cannot be verified from the available documentation.

Diego CalvaneseView profile

Visiting Professor

• Artificial Intelligence for Data Management
• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Virtual Knowledge Graphs
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Diego Calvanese is a Visiting Professor at Umeå University's Department of Computing Science and holds a full professorship at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. His research focuses on AI for data management, including virtual knowledge graphs (VKG), ontology-based data access (OBDA), and formal methods like description logics. He is part-time at Umeå, balancing roles with his primary position in Italy. Calvanese has received prestigious awards including the AAAI Classic Paper Award (2021), EurAI Fellow (2015), and ACM Fellow (2019). He supervises three doctoral students at Umeå and has authored over 350 publications, with an h-index of 71. His work emphasizes data integration, geospatial systems, and ethical AI applications. Key Roles: Associate Programme Chair (IJCAI 2025), Programme Chair (IJCAI-ECAI 2026), Head of AI for Data Management Research Group Research Interests: Knowledge representation, graph data management, explainable AI, and telemonitoring systems like reCOVeryaID. His research group develops tools like Ontop, a VKG system enabling seamless data access across heterogeneous sources. Current projects include geospatial data integration and temporal OBDA frameworks. Calvanese has served on over 150 program committees and editorial boards, including Artificial Intelligence and JAIR. His work bridges technical advancements with societal impacts, addressing AI's role in healthcare, climate, and democracy.

Marta F. SuarezView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Transmedia Storytelling
• Transnational Screens
• Cross-Media Adaptations
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Dr. Marta F. Suarez is a Senior Lecturer in Latin American and Spanish Studies (Screen Media) at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in transmedia storytelling and transnational screens. She holds a PhD in Screen Studies from Liverpool John Moores University (2022) and has extensive teaching experience in film, screen media, and cultural studies. Her research explores themes such as cross-media adaptations, streaming platforms, and the intersections of coloniality, ethnicity, and race in fictional narratives. Education: PhD in Screen Studies, Liverpool John Moores University (2022) MA in Latin American Cultural Studies, University of Manchester (2010) Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Philology, University of Vigo/UNED (2004) Research Interests: Dr. Suarez's work focuses on transmedia storytelling, particularly in relation to globalisation and postcolonialism. She investigates how streaming platforms and expansive worlds reshape cultural narratives, with a focus on Spanish and Latin American film. Her recent projects include analyzing immigrant portrayals in Spanish cinema and the construction of dystopian and alternative worlds in TV/film. Professional Engagement: Editor of Open Screens and Vector journals Co-developer of the MA in Transmedia Storytelling at Manchester Metropolitan University Member of BAFTSS, AHGBI, and other academic associations Teaching and Supervision: She teaches units on screenwriting, transmedia practices, and Hispanic cultural representation. She supervises research in contemporary TV, streaming media, and genre studies (sci-fi/fantasy/dystopia). Committees: Departmental Equality and Diversity Co-Lead Athena Swan Action Group Member Publications: Her recent works explore transmedia pedagogy, Guillermo del Toro's films, and coloniality in Spanish cinema. She has published peer-reviewed chapters and reviews in journals like Routledge Companion to European Cinema and Science Fiction Research Association Journal .

Russell FralichView profile

Associate Professor

• Strategic Management
• Social Capital
• Quantitative Methods in Strategy
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Russell Fralich is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management, HEC Montréal. He holds a Ph.D. from HEC Montréal, preceded by a Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering from McMaster University. His research focuses on strategic management, social capital, and quantitative methods in strategy, particularly examining how media coverage and market reactions influence executive decisions and organizational performance. Education: Bachelor of Engineering (McMaster University), Masters of Engineering (McMaster University), Ph.D. (HEC Montréal). Research Interests: Strategic Management, Social Capital, CEO Decision-Making, Mergers & Acquisitions, Media Influence on Executives, and Quantitative Strategy. His work explores how social judgments of senior executives affect strategic choices, with studies on CEO celebrity effects, Matthew effects, and merger wave timing supported by SSHRC grants. Publications highlight trends in strategic decision-making dynamics, particularly the interplay between executive visibility, market reactions, and organizational outcomes. Notable works include analyses of CEO imprinting, M&A premiums, and strategic behavior influenced by social status. Awards: Most Inspirational Paper (EURAM 2022), Honourable Mention (ASAC 2020), Emerald Literati Award (2020). Teaching: Courses on strategic management, management simulation, and organizational policy. Supervision: Directed 13+ master’s theses and projects on topics ranging from executive leadership to digital transformation and organizational strategy. His academic contributions bridge theory and practice, impacting corporate governance, executive decision-making frameworks, and strategic adaptation strategies in volatile markets.

Christopher DeclaraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Classical Piano Performance
• Historically Informed Performance Practice
• Chamber Music
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Christopher Declara is a Senior Lecturer in the Keyboard Department at the Mozarteum University's School of Music & Art Education (SOMA). His teaching emphasizes historically informed performance practices and student autonomy in musical interpretation. He maintains active roles as a soloist, chamber musician, and jury member internationally. Education & Career: Trained under Christoph Lieske and Pavel Gililov at Mozarteum University Assistant (2010–2017) at Mozarteum University and Cologne University of Music and Dance Habilitation in 2016, leading to his current piano class in Salzburg Research & Performance: Specializes in classical piano literature with focus on stylistic authenticity Premiered Roland Leistner-Mayer's 'Seven Brave Piano Pieces' as dedicatee Recordings include works by Brahms, Gubaidulina, and contemporary composers Awards: 1st Prize at Hildegard Maschmann Foundation Competition (2005) Medal at Concurs Maria Canals (2006) 2nd Prize at Johannes Brahms Competition (2009) Culture Promotion Prize (2010) Declara's interdisciplinary approach includes violin training since childhood and vocal ensemble experience, enriching his piano pedagogy with cross-disciplinary insights.

• FinTech
• Islamic Finance
• Digital Banking
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Prof. Jacek Adamek is a Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting at Wrocław University of Economics' Jelenia Góra Branch. His research focuses on FinTech innovations, Islamic finance, digital banking adoption, microfinance, and cultural determinants of accounting systems. He has conducted extensive studies on mobile banking adoption barriers in Poland, generational differences in risk perception toward digital services, and the ethical dimensions of financial products in Islamic contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of financial inclusion challenges and entrepreneurship trends across Poland and Central Europe. Key research themes include: FinTech adoption factors in emerging markets Sharia-compliant financial instruments Non-financial reporting imperfections Historical development of accounting systems in non-Western contexts Microfinance interest rate dynamics Notable contributions include comparative studies on Polish and Czech student entrepreneurship intentions, empirical analyses of pandemic impacts on digital banking usage, and critical examinations of Halal certification systems' sustainability implications. His work frequently addresses socio-cultural influences on financial behaviors and institutional frameworks. Prof. Adamek's publication trends show strong focus on: Technology adoption patterns in financial services Cross-cultural financial practices Ethical dimensions of accounting systems Institutional support for SMEs He has advised multiple studies on credit guarantee institutions and maintains active research collaborations in Islamic finance and FinTech innovation domains.

James FeltonView profile

Professor

• Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Market Efficiency
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James Felton is a Finance Professor at the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on financial markets, behavioral finance, and education economics. He has explored topics such as market efficiency, risk-taking behavior, student evaluation systems, and the impact of new technologies on corporate governance. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in education, corporate strategy, and regulatory frameworks. Felton has contributed to understanding pandemic effects on academic performance metrics and commodity market volatility. His teaching portfolio emphasizes data-driven approaches to evaluating educational outcomes while addressing grade inflation and student bias in online platforms. His research also extends to analyzing historical financial instruments like ETNs and exploring the Enron scandal's early warning signals through message board activity. Education background and specific academic qualifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Felton maintains active research in investment analysis, corporate governance, and behavioral decision-making, publishing extensively in peer-reviewed journals since the 1990s. His work often combines econometric analysis with real-world institutional contexts, such as stock return volatility modeling and the dynamics of financial innovation.

• International Economics
• Labor Economics
• Energy Economics
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Kuang-Chung Hsu is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the College of Business, University of Central Oklahoma. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University (2007) and has a strong academic background in agricultural and international economics. His teaching portfolio includes core economics and business courses such as Principles of Microeconomics, Money and Banking, and Applied Research and Analytical Tools. Education: Ph.D., Economics, Texas A&M University, 2007 M.S., Agricultural Economics, National Taiwan University, 1999 B.S., Agricultural Economics, National Chung-Hsing University, 1997 Dr. Hsu's research focuses on international trade, labor economics, energy economics, and industrial organization. His work examines the effects of international outsourcing, foreign direct investment, and natural disasters on economic outcomes. He frequently employs empirical econometric methods to analyze firm behavior, labor markets, and energy demand. His recent publications span topics including hurricane impacts on natural gas consumption, industrial agglomeration in biotechnology, and the role of innovation in outsourcing. These works appear in journals such as Applied Economics , Energy Economics , and The International Trade Journal , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach bridging macroeconomic and microeconomic themes. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Research Award, College of Business Dr. Hsu has actively contributed to scholarly research through numerous peer-reviewed publications and collaborative projects. While no formal advising or grant information is listed, his extensive publication record suggests sustained research productivity and engagement with contemporary economic issues. He has not indicated leadership of a lab or research team in the provided text.

Patricia FunkView profile

Professor

• Gender Economics
• Political Economics
• Econometrics
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Patricia Funk is a Professor in Economics and Director of the Master in Economics program at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Switzerland. Her research focuses on Gender Economics and Political Economics, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis of institutions, voting behavior, and gender disparities in academia and policy-making. Institution: Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) Role: Professor, Director of Master in Economics Email: patricia.funk@usi.ch Location: Lugano, Switzerland Her research interests span Gender Economics , Political Economics , Public Economics , and Behavioral Economics . She investigates how institutional settings—especially direct democracy—affect policy outcomes, voter behavior, and gender representation. Her work often leverages natural experiments and large datasets from Swiss institutions. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend toward understanding gender disparities in peer recognition, editorial processes, and academic advancement, as well as the impact of information (e.g., polls) on voter turnout and election outcomes. Her methodological rigor and use of quasi-experimental designs place her work at the forefront of empirical economic research. She is an Associate Editor at the Economic Journal , reflecting her standing in the profession. While specific details about advising or grants are not provided in the text, her extensive publication record in top journals indicates active research leadership and likely supervision of graduate students. She has collaborated with leading economists including David Card, Stefano DellaVigna, and Nagore Iriberri, and her work is frequently cited in discussions on gender equity and democratic institutions.

• Control Theory
• Real-Time Systems
• Embedded Systems
• +7 more

Anton Cervin is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Automatic Control, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. He is currently on leave of duty but remains actively involved in research and supervision. His work spans real-time systems, event-based control, cloud computing, and embedded systems, with strong ties to industrial applications and sustainable technologies. His research interests include: Event-Based and Stochastic Control Networked and Embedded Control Systems Cloud-Based Control and Resource Management Real-Time Scheduling and Performance Analysis Digital Twins and Fluid Modeling in Cloud Environments He has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, WASP, and ELLIIT, focusing on robust and secure cloud control, self-adaptive systems, and distributed learning. His software tools—TrueTime, Jitterbug, and TinyRealTime—are widely used in academia and industry for simulating and analyzing real-time control systems. The most recent publications highlight a shift toward intelligent, adaptive control using reinforcement learning, fluid modeling for microservices, and timing-robust cloud control—indicating a strong trend in merging traditional control theory with modern computing paradigms. His scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple Best Paper Awards: Best Paper Award - ECRTS 2021 Best Paper Award - RTNS 2016 Best Paper Award - RTCSA 2004 Best Paper Award - ECRTS 2003 Best Student Paper Award - RTCSA 1999 Anton Cervin has supervised numerous PhD students, including Max Nyberg Carlsson, Nils Vreman, and Claudio Mandrioli, and has served in key academic roles such as Director of PhD Studies and Deputy Head of Department. He has also led educational initiatives like doctoral study circles on programming languages and the history of control. He is affiliated with research environments such as WASP and ELLIIT and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in smart systems and sustainable automation.

• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering
• +6 more

Kyrre Begnum is an Associate Professor at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design through the Department of Computer Science. His research spans cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software engineering, with a focus on virtual machine management, intrusion detection, and autonomic systems. Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Software Engineering Machine Learning Data Center Management His recent publications emphasize adversarial machine learning in security, affinity-aware scheduling for cloud efficiency, and network optimization in virtualized environments. While no formal awards are documented in the provided texts, his work demonstrates technical innovation in distributed systems and educational applications of virtualization technology.

• Disability Studies
• Academic Inclusion
• Bibliometrics
• +5 more

Dr Jonathan Levitt is a Research Fellow at the University of Wolverhampton , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences and the Research Institute of Information and Language Processing . His work focuses on disability inclusion in academia , research assessment , and bibliometric analysis . PhD, University of Wolverhampton MSc in Computer Science, University of Cambridge MA in Social Research Methodology, University College London BA and MPhil in Mathematics, University of Cambridge Levitt's research investigates barriers for disabled academics and evaluates metric biases in research evaluation . He has contributed to debates on the social model of disability and interdisciplinary research fairness . His recent publications analyze international collaboration quality , altmetric validity , and team research equity using large-scale data from the UK Research Excellence Framework. Scientific Awards : 2015 Derek John de Solla Price Medal (co-authored contribution) Levitt previously served as a tutor in computer science at the Open University for 11 years and remains engaged in doctoral research supervision through feedback sessions. He actively contributes to the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks and serves on the editorial board of Disability & Society .