Inna Rivkin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), specializing in Social Psychology with a focus on Indigenous health and cultural adaptation . She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from UCLA and a B.A. from UC Berkeley. Current faculty member at UAF since 2007 Previously Visiting Faculty at University of Alaska Anchorage Her research explores: Community-based participatory approaches Intergenerational digital storytelling Cultural resilience in rural Alaska Native communities Stress and coping in rapidly changing cultural contexts Publication trends show expertise in Indigenous methodology, cultural health interventions, and rural mental health. She actively mentors students in interdisciplinary projects and teaches courses including Culture and Psychology, Rural and Alaska Native Psychology, and Community Psychology. Dr. Rivkin collaborates with the Center for Alaska Native Health Research and has led multiple community-driven projects like the Yup’ik Experiences of Stress and Coping study.
Professor Gregory Jackson is a leading academic in comparative management and corporate governance, holding dual appointments as Professor of Human Resource Management and Labor Politics at Freie Universität Berlin since 2010 and as Visiting Professor of Comparative Management at Loughborough University London since 2021. His work bridges economic sociology, institutional theory, and political economy with a focus on corporate governance, CSR, and employment relations. PhD in Sociology , Columbia University (2002) BA in Sociology and German Literature , University of Wisconsin-Madison (1992) Research spans four major themes: Comparative Employment Relations : Examines how managerial authority and employee motivation are resolved across societies. Corporate Governance : Investigates stakeholder representation and institutional advantages in knowledge economies. Corporate Social Responsibility : Analyzes business cases for CSR and multinational labor standards. Social Inequality : Explores corporate roles in inequality via relational sociology and intersectionality. Scientific awards include the Journal of International Business Studies (JIBS) Decade Award (2008). Research is funded by the German Science Foundation , EU FP7/Horizon 2020 , and others. He co-founded the CR Berlin study group and serves on editorial boards of leading journals.
Dr. Ivan Scales is an Associate Professor in Geography at St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge. His research examines the social, political, and economic dimensions of natural resource use and biodiversity conservation , with fieldwork spanning mangrove forests in Madagascar and coastal communities in Brittany, France . He serves as Director of Studies in Geography and Admissions Tutor for Arts and Social Sciences at his college. Education: BSc in Ecology, University of Durham MSc in Anthropology, University College London PhD in Geography, University of Cambridge Research Interests encompass: Coastal Futures: Adapting to blue economy challenges and climate change impacts. Tropical Forest Conservation: Tree planting, carbon credits, and local livelihoods. African Agricultural Economy: Biofuels, smallholder responses, and sustainable finance. Environmental Values: Cultural, economic, and ideological narratives shaping policy. 20th Century Francophone Africa: Colonial to contemporary land use transitions. Scientific Awards include: Royal Geographical Society Environment and Sustainability Research Grant (2016) Royal Geographical Society Small Research Grant (2012) CRASSH Early Career Fellowship (2011/2012) External Roles: Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and member of the Cambridge Conservation Research Institute and Centre for African Studies . Contact: irs28@cam.ac.uk | @ivanscales
Alba Santa Soriano is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alicante's Department of Communication and Social Psychology. She specializes in digital communication, strategic intelligence, and knowledge transfer. PhD in Philosophy and Letters (University of Alicante, 2021) Master's in Information Society and Knowledge (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, 2016) Licenciatura in Advertising and Public Relations (University of Alicante, 2006) Her research focuses on the intersection of technology, information, and social impact. Key areas include technology watch, innovation management, and generative artificial intelligence. She has extensive experience with the University of Alicante's Technological Observatory and its research results transfer service, having coordinated educational innovation projects like #MoocVT and its practice communities. Recent publications examine AI applications in public relations, citizen science in Horizon Europe projects, and trust-building models in digital society. She has authored specialized publications and contributed as a speaker across Spain and Latin America. She actively participates in educational innovation through projects like FUTUR (Universitary Tourism Fair) and SocialOVTT, focusing on graduate employability and digital identity building. Her work also includes designing social innovation labs and analyzing pseudocompra techniques in higher education markets.
Anna Brorsson is a University Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society, where she has been employed since 2014. She also served as a Research Assistant from 2017-2025 within the same department. Dr. Brorsson is an occupational therapist with a PhD in Medical Sciences from Karolinska Institutet, which she earned in 2013 after defending her thesis titled 'Access to everyday activities in public space, views of people with dementia.' Her educational background includes a Doctoral degree from the Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet (2013). As an occupational therapist by profession, she bridges clinical practice with academic research. Brorsson's research focuses on cognitive accessibility and participation in public environments for people with dementia and cognitive impairment. She belongs to the CACTUS research group (Cognitive Accessibility and Technology Use when Ageing in home and Society), specifically working within Track 2 on Accessibility to activities and places in public environments for people with cognitive impairment. Her work examines how to improve accessibility and support for meaningful participation in society, with particular emphasis on technology implementation, environmental design, and social citizenship frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate her expanding interest in digital health privacy policies and their cognitive accessibility for diverse user groups. Her 15 most recent publications (2011-2024) reveal a strong trajectory in dementia research, with increasing focus on technology integration. Early work centered on environmental accessibility and grocery shopping challenges, while recent publications explore assistive technologies, health app privacy policies, and social citizenship in technological societies. The research employs diverse methodologies including qualitative approaches (photo documentation, focus groups), longitudinal studies, and cross-cultural comparisons across multiple countries. Brorsson actively collaborates with international researchers across Europe, as evidenced by her multinational studies examining dementia care approaches in different cultural contexts. Her work demonstrates strong translational potential, connecting research findings directly to practical interventions for improving daily living for people with cognitive impairment. Within the CACTUS research group, she contributes to developing knowledge about participation conditions in public environments and identifying strategies to enhance accessibility. Her research has particular relevance for occupational therapy practice, urban planning, and digital health development, especially regarding inclusive design principles for aging populations.
Tero Nauha is a Professor in Live Art and Performance Studies (LAPS) at the University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki), where he has worked since 2018. His research and artistic practice intersect with cognitive capitalism , financialization , and performative methodologies , often challenging standardized academic frameworks. Education 1991–1995: Lahti Art Institute (Visual Arts) 1995–1996: Academy of Arts, Poznan, Poland 1999–2000: Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, Amsterdam Academic Roles Postdoctoral Fellow, Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (2017) Postdoctoral Fellow, Academy of Finland-funded project ‘How To Do Things With Performance?’ (2016–20) Nauha’s work explores the entanglement of economics and art , particularly how financialization reshapes cultural knowledge production. His artistic practice combines media art , performance , and language-based works , often interrogating the interstices between intangible forms and material cultures . His recent publications focus on Deleuzean philosophies , fictioning , and experimental pedagogy . The 15 most recent articles reflect his engagement with non-standard methodologies , schizoanalytic approaches , and critical theory . Topics span from Deleuze’s philosophy in artistic research to new materialist aesthetics and refugee ethics , demonstrating a consistent focus on innovative intersections of art, philosophy, and socio-economic critique . Affiliations Member, Performance Philosophy network Member, Performance Studies International Member, International Federation for Theatre Research Nauha co-edited the Finnish publication Performanssifilosofiaa (2020), featuring contributions from Karen Barad and François Laruelle . He has exhibited internationally at venues such as ruangrupa , Frankfurter Kunstverein , and Theatrediscounter , with works included in the Artsi Museum collection. His 2016 doctoral dissertation Schizoproduction: Artistic Research and Performance in the Context of Immanent Capitalism remains foundational to his inquiries.
Robert Costanza is Professor of Ecological Economics at the Institute for Global Prosperity, University College London . He is concurrently Honorary Professor at the Australian National University (Crawford School of Public Policy), Affiliate Fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment (University of Vermont), deTao Master of Ecological Economics (Shanghai), Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and Overseas Expert of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. A 2024 Blue Planet Prize laureate, he co-founded the International Society for Ecological Economics and served as founding editor of Ecological Economics and Solutions , and is Editor-in-Chief of The Anthropocene Review . Fellowships include the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Education Ph.D. in Systems Ecology, University of Florida, 1974–1979 Research Interests Professor Costanza’s transdisciplinary research integrates human and natural systems to address policy and management challenges across scales—from local watersheds to the globe. Core themes include: Ecological Economics & Ecosystem Services: quantifying and valuing benefits provided by nature to inform sustainable decision-making. Landscape Ecology & Socio-Ecological Modelling: linking spatial patterns with ecological and economic processes. Energy & Material Flow Analysis: tracking resource inputs, transformations, and environmental impacts. Environmental Policy & Governance: designing incentive structures and institutions that avoid social traps and societal addictions. Well-being & Sustainability Indicators: developing alternatives to GDP such as the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) and SDG-aligned metrics. Recent Publication Trends Across his latest 15 peer-reviewed articles (2024-2025), Professor Costanza advances cultural ecosystem services valuation using online deliberation, explores Antarctic governance and tipping points , critiques GDP-centric economics, and proposes wellbeing-centred policy frameworks. Studies span diverse geographies—China, Australia, Antarctica, Latin America—and integrate participatory methods, Indigenous perspectives, and future-scenario analysis. Scientific Awards & Recognition 2024 Blue Planet Prize (premier global environmental award) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Overseas Expert, Chinese Academy of Sciences Co-founder & Past-President, International Society for Ecological Economics Founding Editor, Ecological Economics Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief, Solutions Editor-in-Chief, The Anthropocene Review Grants & Collaborative Projects Professor Costanza leads or co-leads several multi-million-dollar initiatives: Integrated Farm Modelling for Resilience & Sustainable Prosperity – ARC Linkage project with National Australia Bank & GIZ (2022-2025) Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative – global science-policy platform hosted by GIZ with UNEP, European Commission, BMZ Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) – applied in Vermont, Maryland, Oregon, Australia Overcoming Societal Addictions – scenario-planning and motivational interviewing analogues for societies Future Visions & Scenarios for Policy – participatory envisioning across scales (Australia, Iowa, New Orleans, LAC 2050) Valuing Natural Capital in Agro-ecosystems – partnership with National Australia Bank Ecosystem Services Gaming Platform – integrating research, education, and entertainment Laboratories & Teams Although no single “lab” name is specified, Professor Costanza’s work is anchored in the Institute for Global Prosperity at UCL and supported by an extensive international network spanning the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Gund Institute, Crawford School, and multiple UN and NGO partners. These collaborations provide interdisciplinary teams for modelling, scenario development, and policy engagement.
Gabriel N. Rosenberg serves as Associate Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and History within Duke University's Arts & Sciences division. His interdisciplinary work bridges historical analysis with critical theory to examine the intersections of agriculture, gender, and sexuality. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (2011) and A.M. (2004) from Brown University in History, and a B.A. (2003) from Grinnell College. Rosenberg's research investigates historical and contemporary linkages among gender, sexuality, and the global food system, with particular focus on agricultural spaces as sites for the constitution and governance of intimacy involving humans, animals, and plants. Rosenberg's publications reveal consistent engagement with how agricultural practices shape governance of human gender and sexuality. His work demonstrates how archives of America's agricultural past expose tangled relationships that condition contemporary relationships with global agricultural peripheries. Key thematic threads include biopolitics of reproduction, human-animal intimacy, and the political economy of food systems. His scientific recognition includes: Gilbert C. Fite Award from the Agricultural History Society K. Austin Kerr Prize from the Business History Conference François André Michaux Fund Fellowship from the American Philosophical Society Professional development has been supported through prestigious fellowships including Yale University's Program in Agrarian Studies (Postdoctoral Fellow), University of Pittsburgh's Humanities Center (Early Career Fellow), and Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin (Visiting Scholar). His research continues to challenge conventional boundaries between agricultural history, sexuality studies, and animal studies.
Pedro Miguel Rodrigues da Silva Martins is a Full Professor of Economics at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he serves as Scientific Director of the Economics for Policy Knowledge Center and Co-Director of the Public Administration Leadership Programme. He previously held professorships at Queen Mary University of London (2004-2021) and served as Portugal's Secretary of State for Employment (2011-2013), implementing major labour market reforms including changes to severance pay, fixed-term contracts, and active labour market policies. His career bridges academic research and policy implementation, with additional advisory roles for the Greek government and European Commission on labour market reforms. His research focuses on labour economics and public policy , particularly examining causal relationships in collective bargaining, employment services, training programmes, and employment law. Using large datasets and advanced econometric methods, his work investigates how institutional frameworks affect employment, productivity, and wages across diverse contexts including Portugal, Brazil, China, and Mozambique. Recent projects analyze vocational education impacts, labour market concentration effects, and gender gaps in social benefits. His publication record includes over 40 refereed journal articles in top outlets such as Journal of Labor Economics , Journal of Human Resources , European Economic Review , and British Journal of Industrial Relations , with significant media coverage in The Economist , Financial Times , and BBC . His 2021 article on collective bargaining extensions won the EALE prize for best paper in Labour Economics . EALE prize for best article published in Labour Economics (2021) Conselho para a Produtividade/Banco BPI award UTL/Santander Totta award (Economics/Management) Netspar award As an advisor and policy implementer, he has directed counterfactual evaluations of active labour market policies exceeding €1.5m in research funding since 2014. He supervises numerous PhD and Master's students while leading executive education programmes like LEAP (Public Administration Leadership). His work demonstrates consistent integration of rigorous academic research with real-world policy design and implementation challenges.
Petra Biemans is a Professor in Human Capital at Inholland University of Applied Sciences' Business, Finance & Law school. She leads practice-oriented research on work transformation, organizational design, and HRM policy's evolving role. Her work benefits both academic communities and industry stakeholders through curriculum development and real-world policy implementation. PhD in Organizational Sociology from University of Amsterdam (1999) Chair of National HRM Lecturers Network Vice-chair of Broad Platform for Labor Research focuses on AI's impact on professions , sustainable workforce development, and holistic career guidance. Her recent studies address mismatches between professional images and career realities, workplace health promotion through participatory methods, and regional labor market alignment via projects like Delta Dreamers and Greenport Animation . Key publication trends 2019-2024 show collaborative approaches to: Lifelong learning environments Workplace vitality centers Career perception analysis Future HRM strategies Technology-adjacent job transitions She actively disseminates findings through media contributions on AI's existential workplace effects and participates in the Onderzoekers over de Toekomst podcast discussing 21st-century work evolution.
Dilal Saundage serves as Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics. With over twenty years of higher education experience, he holds leadership roles including interim Head of Department and Director of Teaching. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Information Systems and Bachelor of Commerce, both from Deakin University. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, and Digital Transformation with emphasis on user experience with AI agents, Information Systems theory-practice integration, and Visual Analytics. He has developed influential educational programs including Master of Business Analytics and Graduate Certificate of Artificial Intelligence for Business, pioneering MOOC-based curriculum innovation on FutureLearn platform. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong focus on AI-human interaction dynamics, particularly algorithmic duality effects on user satisfaction (2024) and intelligent decision support systems (2024). His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital transformation, evidenced by crisis management research (2022) and SME engagement studies (2019). Visual analytics remains a cross-cutting methodology throughout his scholarly output. Pro Vice-Chancellor's Lecturing Legend Award (2012) School of Information Systems Award (2009 and 2007) Faculty of Business and Law Awards (2006 and 2003) As an active supervisor, he has guided doctoral candidates Wahyudi Agustiono (2016) and Edyta Rozycki (2015). His successful grant acquisition includes a $220,000 Office for Learning and Teaching project (2012-2014) enhancing collaborative learning through data visualization. He contributes to the Visual Analytics research group while maintaining industry connections through Australian Computer Society's Senior Certified Professional status.
Lindah Kotut is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Information School, where she investigates the convergence of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Indigenous Knowledge systems, and privacy/cybersecurity. Her work centers on amplifying marginalized voices through technology design, particularly focusing on communities with limited access to storytelling tools and those facing systemic inequities in digital spaces. Her research explores how unwritten stories and indigenous knowledge can reshape ethical technology development, addressing critical gaps in privacy frameworks, cybersecurity practices, and algorithmic accountability. Kotut employs community-centered methodologies like Griot-Style research to co-design tools that empower marginalized groups while challenging dominant narratives in computing. Current projects examine financial technology disparities, climate action AI, and bodily autonomy in surveillance contexts. Recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward socio-technical justice , with work spanning mobile financial services, social media surveillance, and indigenous knowledge preservation. Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across CHI, GROUP, and CSCW venues, with growing emphasis on climate technology and stakeholder-driven AI governance. Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM GROUP 2023) Best Paper, Honorable Mention Award (ACM CHI 2022) Best Poster Award (ACM GROUP 2020) Outstanding STEM Dissertation Award (2021) Kotut actively mentors PhD and masters students through the iSchool program, with current advisees including NSF Graduate Research Fellow Amelia Lee Doğan. Her lab recruits students with technical programming skills or qualitative research expertise for projects at the HCI-privacy-indigenous knowledge intersection. Funding supports undergraduate summer internships via CRA DREU and DUB REU programs, with recent work examining AI for sustainability and financial technology ethics. She leads a research lab focused on contextual canaries and speculative design for marginalized communities, with ongoing projects examining smartphone sharing ethics, indigenous knowledge preservation, and algorithmic fairness. Recent keynote engagements include the MHCI+D Immersion Studio on 'Stories of Agency and Power.'
Thomas A. Birtch serves as Associate Professor in the SITE Department at Exeter Business School, University of Exeter. Previously, he held academic appointments at the University of South Australia, University of Nottingham, Chinese University of Hong Kong, University of Cambridge, and visiting roles at MIT. His cross-continental industry experience includes senior executive positions in government (Canadian Federal/Provincial levels, UK taskforces) and multinational corporations across Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, and Financial Services sectors. His educational background features a PhD from the University of Cambridge with additional qualifications from MIT, Harvard, University of Reading, Western Ontario, and Sorbonne University. Birtch's research centers on leadership dynamics and strategic decision-making within international contexts, examining how innovation management and knowledge transfer impact organizational performance across borders. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in entrepreneurship, family business succession, and ethical organizational development, frequently addressing psychometric testing and human capital optimization challenges. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in organizational behavior and human resource management, with significant focus on mentoring relationships, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural knowledge transfer. His research demonstrates consistent international scope, examining psychological contract dynamics, expatriate integration, and generational knowledge sharing within global business environments. Scientific recognition includes: Multiple Best Paper awards at the Academy of Management (including two in a single year) Birtch has secured over USD 5 million in research funding from councils, corporations, and governments while directing several research centers including the International Centre for Incentives, Rewards and Performance (ICIRP). His teaching excellence spans undergraduate to executive levels across Asia, North America, and Europe, with award-winning pedagogical materials adopted globally. He founded the International Centre for Incentives, Rewards and Performance (ICIRP) and maintains active industry engagement through board directorships and global consulting in over 30 countries, specializing in post-merger integration and business performance optimization.
Dr. Wouter Vandenabeele is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Utrecht University's School of Governance and a Visiting Professor at the Catholic University of Leuven. He serves as Treasurer of the International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) and holds editorial board positions for Public Personnel Management, Korean Policy Science Review, and the Flemish Journal for Public Management. His scholarly activities span public administration, human resource management, and organizational behavior with particular emphasis on motivation in public sector contexts. Master's in Political Science, Catholic University of Leuven (2000) PhD in Social Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven (2008) with dissertation 'Towards a Public Administration Theory of Public Service Motivation' Dr. Vandenabeele's research centers on public service motivation theory and its applications in understanding employee behavior, performance, and retention in public organizations. His work examines how institutional contexts shape motivation, the relationship between leadership and basic needs satisfaction, and the mediating effects of job satisfaction on performance outcomes. He has been instrumental in developing measurement instruments for public service motivation with international validity and advancing theoretical integration with self-determination theory. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate methodological sophistication with increasing use of experimental designs, cross-national comparisons, and theoretical integration. Key trends include the development of evidence-based HRM frameworks for public organizations, exploration of job attractiveness in public service roles, and refinement of public service motivation theory through integration with psychological frameworks like self-determination theory. Editorial Board Member: Public Personnel Management Editorial Board Member: Korean Policy Science Review Editorial Board Member: Flemish Journal for Public Management (VTOM) Executive Board Member and Treasurer: International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM) Member: European Group of Public Administration Member: American Society of Public Administration Dr. Vandenabeele has supervised numerous PhD and master's students focusing on public sector HRM and motivation, though specific student names aren't detailed in the provided materials. His extensive publication record in top-tier journals indicates successful grant acquisition for comparative public administration research, particularly projects examining public service motivation across European contexts. He has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple countries, suggesting participation in international research consortia. He leads research teams investigating the relationship between public service motivation and organizational outcomes, with particular emphasis on methodological rigor and cross-cultural applicability of theoretical frameworks. His work with the IRSPM and various editorial boards positions him at the center of international scholarly networks focused on public management and administration.
Hua Qin serves as Associate Professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Missouri and coordinates the Graduate Certificate in Society and Sustainability program. Her academic home is anchored within the Department of Rural Sociology through cross-listed courses (RU_SOC/NAT_R/SOCIOL/PEA_ST). Her research spans Environmental Sociology , Population-Environment Interactions , and Sustainable Development , with methodological expertise in mixed quantitative-qualitative and spatial analysis approaches. Key interests include vulnerability/adaptation frameworks, community resource management, and migration-environment dynamics across diverse contexts from rural China to Latin American cities. Analysis of her 12 recent publications reveals dominant trends in community responses to environmental disturbances (forest insect outbreaks, climate hazards), methodological innovations in bibliometrics/meta-analysis, and global comparative studies of migration impacts. Her work consistently bridges theoretical sociology with applied environmental problem-solving. As an educator, she teaches core courses including Population, Environment and Sustainability (1120) and Society, Environment and Natural Resources (4370/7370), plus advanced seminars on sustainable development and community-natural resources systems. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (Environmental and Resource Sociology) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, reflecting her interdisciplinary training across sociology, geography, demography, and environmental science.
