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Arnold JaputraView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer-brand relationships
• Consumer negative behaviours
• Dark-side of brands
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Dr. Arnold Japutra is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton. His research focuses on brand management, consumer behaviour, relationship marketing, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and robotics. Recognized among the Top 2% of Global Scientists, he has published in leading journals including the Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing, International Marketing Review, Journal of International Management, Journal of Travel Research and Tourism Management. Dr. Japutra has held academic roles at the University of Western Australia and Universitas Indonesia, and has extensive experience in teaching, corporate training, and consulting for global organizations. His research interests include: Consumer-brand relationships Consumer negative behaviours Dark-side of brands Human-Robot interactions Adoption of new technologies (e.g., AI, AR, VR) Brand management (e.g., brand attachment, brand loyalty, brand equity) Technology adoption and consumer behaviour (e.g., impulsive and compulsive buying) Dr. Japutra's research sits at the intersection of branding, consumer psychology, and emerging technologies. His work examines how consumer–brand relationship factors drive both positive behaviors and negative ones such as impulsive buying, compulsive consumption, and trash-talking. He investigates how psychological traits shape consumer decision-making and has recently been exploring human-technology interactions with a focus on AI, robotics, AR, and VR. His publication pattern shows a clear evolution from traditional brand management topics toward increasingly technology-focused research, particularly examining the psychological impacts of AI and digital interfaces on consumer behavior. Dr. Japutra has received numerous prestigious awards, including: Stanford 2% Global Scientist Citation Rankings (2023, 2024) Business School Mid-Career Research Award, University of Western Australia (2023) Best Researcher Award, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia (2023, 2022) Best paper at Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management (2019) Best Researcher Award and Top Publication Award, Tarumanagara University (2016) Dr. Japutra is actively accepting PhD students and has extensive experience mentoring graduate researchers. His research has been supported by various grants though specific funding sources aren't detailed in the provided materials. He has also delivered corporate training and consulting services for numerous global organizations, bridging academic research with practical business applications.

• Health Psychology
• Stress and Psychoneuroendocrinology
• Fatigue and Decision Fatigue
• +7 more

Daniel Powell is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Programme Director of the MSc Health Psychology at the University of Aberdeen, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition. He is a core member of the Aberdeen Health Psychology Group and the interdisciplinary Centre for Labour Market Research. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2019. His educational background includes: BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of the West of England, 2007 MSc Health Psychology – University of Southampton, 2009 PhD Psychology – University of Southampton, 2014 Daniel's research focuses on health psychology, particularly using intensive longitudinal methods such as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to study stress, fatigue, self-regulation, and decision-making in real-world contexts. His work spans chronic illness (e.g., multiple sclerosis, diabetes), healthcare professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses), and occupational settings (e.g., fly-in fly-out workers). He leads the Stress and Health Research Theme and convenes regular workshops to support health psychology researchers. His methodological expertise includes real-time data collection, psychophysiology (e.g., heart rate variability, cortisol), and interdisciplinary collaboration with health economics, primary care, and bioengineering. His recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong trend in investigating decision fatigue in healthcare, stress and recovery patterns in medical professionals using biometric monitoring, and the psychosocial impact of shift and rotation work. He frequently employs EMA and systematic reviews to explore behavioral patterns in context. His work also extends to sustainable clinical research and digital health tools for pandemic response. His scientific recognition includes: Stan Maes Early Career Award, European Health Psychology Society (2019) Rosemary Anne Price Student Award, MS Society (2013) Daniel actively supervises five PhD students on topics including decision fatigue in healthcare, quality of life after limb loss, stress in medical and dental students, and low-carbon clinical trials. He teaches across postgraduate programs, coordinates the PU5053 course on Stress, Personality & Health, and co-founded an annual Summer School in Intensive Longitudinal Methods. He has no indication of part-time status and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and leadership. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the British Psychological Society (Chartered Psychologist), Division of Health Psychology, European Health Psychology Society, and UK Society for Behavioural Medicine. His research lab is embedded within the Aberdeen Health Psychology Group, which fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological innovation in health behavior research.

• Behavioural Finance
• Financial Data Science
• Investments
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Yudhvir Seetharam is an Associate Professor in the School of Economics and Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in investments, risk management, fintech, and financial data science. He also supervises postgraduate students and is actively involved in research and editorial leadership. His research interests include: Behavioural Finance Financial Data Science Investor Psychology and Sentiment Analysis Fintech and Big Data in Finance Market Efficiency and Corporate Finance His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on textual sentiment, social media analytics, and market dynamics in emerging economies. He frequently uses alternative data sources such as Twitter, news, and Wikipedia to analyze investor behaviour and market reactions across African and global markets. His work spans journals in finance, economics, and data science, highlighting an interdisciplinary approach. Notable scientific awards and recognitions include: Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans (2017) – Business and Entrepreneurship Top 100 Most Influential Young South Africans (#59) Gauteng Premier’s Youth Service Excellence Award – Economic Development Global Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics (2024) Yudhvir holds several editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences and Associate Editor of the Journal of Behavioral Finance (from 2025). He also serves as Chief Analytics Officer at FNB Business, blending academic insight with real-world financial innovation. He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Financial Markets and a member of the Royal Society of South Africa. His work bridges academia and industry, with a strong emphasis on applying analytics to solve financial challenges.

Olga ZinovievaView profile

Lecturer

• Additive manufacturing
• Metals and alloys
• Computational mechanics
• +12 more

Dr. Olga Zinovieva is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and Program Coordinator at UNSW Canberra's School of Engineering and Technology. Her research focuses on computational modeling in metal additive manufacturing, particularly on processing-microstructure-property relationships. She has held research positions at the University of Bremen, Russian Academy of Sciences, and Tomsk Polytechnic University, and visiting roles in Australia, Germany, Brazil, and France. Research Interests: Modeling for additive manufacturing Multiscale methods Computational materials science Computational mechanics Microstructure evolution in 3D printing Mechanical behavior under dynamic loading Recent research trends from her publications emphasize predictive modeling of mechanical properties in additively manufactured metals, microstructure simulation, and digital solutions for advanced manufacturing. Her work integrates ICME approaches and high-performance computing to optimize alloy performance and process parameters. Scientific Awards and Grants: ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2025–2028) NSW DIN Pilot Project (2024–2025) CSIRO ON Prime Performance Bonus (2024) UNSW Start-up Grant (2022–2024) DFG-RFBR Project (2017–2022) Multiple travel and research grants from RFBR, University of Bremen, and Tomsk State University Supervision and Grants: Dr. Zinovieva actively supervises PhD and undergraduate research students in projects related to additive manufacturing modeling. She has secured over 20 grants as a Chief Investigator, including leadership in international collaborations between Germany and Russia. She mentors students through UNSW’s HDR programs and industry-linked research initiatives. Labs and Teams: She leads computational research in metal additive manufacturing at UNSW Canberra, utilizing high-performance computing resources. She collaborates with international teams at the University of Bremen and participates in editorial and advisory roles for journals such as Metals and Journal of Materials Informatics .

Irene ScopellitiView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Decision Theory
• Marketing
• +3 more

Professor Irene Scopelliti holds the position of Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) within the Faculty of Management at City St George's, University of London. She leads the Marketing Group and co-directs the Behavioural Research Lab. Her research focuses on consumer psychology, judgment, and decision-making, with notable contributions to areas such as social norms, cognitive biases, and behavioral interventions. She has a PhD from Bocconi University and has held positions at Carnegie Mellon University and various visiting roles internationally. Education: BA in Music, Conservatorio di Musica, Italy MSc in Economics and Management, University of Calabria, Italy PhD in Management (Marketing), Bocconi University, Italy Research interests span consumer behavior, decision theory, and organizational behavior. Notable work includes studies on food consumption norms, gamification in savings goals, and gender differences in self-promotion. Her findings have been featured in outlets like Psychological Science , Management Science , and media like BBC News and Forbes . Awards include the Academy of Management Best Paper Proceeding (2016), Cass Business School Research and Enterprise Prize (2015), and recognition from the AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium (2009). She has also contributed to academic leadership roles, including REF lead for the Faculty of Management and Behavioral Research Pool Director. Her teaching includes analytical methods for marketing at the MSc level and experimental design in the PhD program. She collaborates with institutions such as the University of Klagenfurt and University of Calabria, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to behavioral science.

Hyun-Young JoView profile

Lecturer

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Service Management
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Dr Hyun-Young Jo is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at King’s Business School, King’s College London. She holds a PhD in Human Resource Management (2019) from King’s, an MRes and MSc from Bayes Business School (City University London), and a BSc from the University of Surrey. Prior to her current role, she was a Lecturer at Leeds University Business School (University of Leeds). Dr Jo is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a member of the Academy of Management (AOM). Her research focuses on strategic human resource management, organisational behaviour, and service management. Key interests include the impact of HRM systems on employee and organisational outcomes, leadership dynamics, work stress, and employee well-being. She has published in top journals such as Human Resource Management Journal and Human Relations , with notable work on servant leadership and high-performance work systems. Her articles explore topics like servant leadership’s role in customer service performance, the application of psychological ownership frameworks in service contexts, and mutual gains from HPWS and leadership. Awards include the prestigious ‘King’s Outstanding Thesis Prize’ (2019) and peer-reviewed contributions to HRM and service management journals. Dr Jo is currently accepting PhD students and actively involved in editorial reviewing for academic journals.

Cristina StoianView profile

Associate Professor

• International Business
• Entrepreneurship
• SME Internationalization
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Dr Cristina Stoian is a Reader in International Business and Director of Postgraduate Research at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London, within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She is affiliated with the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Business (SEIB) research group and contributes significantly to academic and professional discourse on SME internationalization and global entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on international business, entrepreneurship, and international marketing strategies, particularly in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key themes include knowledge-based perspectives, dynamic capabilities, sustainable development, cultural diversity, and the role of digital technologies in internationalization. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as International Business Review , Journal of Small Business Management , and International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research . Her recent publications highlight trends in SME foreign market entry, post-entry growth of born globals, CSR in SMEs, and systematic reviews of knowledge-based approaches. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary focus combining strategic management, organizational capabilities, and international marketing. Best Paper Award at British Academy of Management Conference (International Business and International Management track) Dr Stoian has secured research funding as Principal Investigator from the ISBE/RAKE Award (supported by ESRC and Barclays Bank) and internal Brunel grants, and as Co-Investigator on projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. She welcomes PhD applications in international entrepreneurship, SME internationalization, knowledge approaches, sustainable development, returnee entrepreneurship, and digital technologies in global business. She has served on advisory bodies including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s International Trade Committee and The Institute of Export and International Trade. She is actively involved in professional networks and collaborates with researchers such as Dr Janja Tardios, Dr Marios Samdanis, and Dr Xiaoqing Li. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications for SME managers navigating global markets.

Thomas SchandingView profile

Associate Professor

• Social and Emotional Learning
• Behavioural and Mental Health
• Assessment
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Thomas Schanding serves as Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. He concurrently directs the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre. Previously, he held significant roles including core faculty in Special Education and Associate Director of Outreach and Leadership for the decade-long LoneStar LEND program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, alongside clinical supervision positions at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital. His educational foundation includes doctoral coursework at the University of Southern Mississippi (APA-accredited) and doctoral internship with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (APA-accredited). Doctoral Coursework: University of Southern Mississippi Doctoral Internship: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Dr. Schanding's research centers on social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral/mental health (B/MH) through three interconnected pillars: (1) assessment methodologies for SEL/B/MH, (2) evidence-based interventions to enhance youth well-being, and (3) cultural-linguistic considerations in school-community contexts. His clinical expertise spans Autism Spectrum Disorders and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth experiences, operating within Cognitive-Behavioral and Ecological theoretical frameworks. The SMART Lab ( https://blogs.ubc.ca/smartlab ) drives his applied research agenda focusing on inclusive practices and mental health promotion. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on SEL assessment tools, helicopter parenting dynamics, and diversity-inclusive frameworks in school psychology. Key trends include validation studies of early literacy screeners, exploration of LGBTQ+ mental health predictors, and critical examinations of equity in educational literature, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based social justice. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through: President’s Distinguished Faculty Research Award, University of Houston – Clear Lake (2020) Group Teaching Excellence Award, University of Houston (2011) Early Career Scholar, Society for the Study of School Psychology (2009) As an educator, Dr. Schanding has supervised numerous practicum and intern students across settings including school districts and hospital systems. His leadership extends to directing the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre at UBC and previously leading outreach initiatives for neurodevelopmental disabilities through the LEND program. His teaching portfolio includes EPSE 506 (Applied Psychopathology), EPSE 555 (Academic & Social-Emotional Assessment), and specialized courses on Autism Spectrum Disorders. The SMART Lab (Social, Mental health, and Academic Research Team) operates as his primary research vehicle, conducting community-engaged projects on SEL implementation, mental health screening, and culturally responsive interventions for diverse youth populations, with particular attention to inclusive practices for 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

Young Ho SongView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Employee Behavior and Well-being
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Young Ho Song is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour from McGill University (2018), an M.I.L.R. from Cornell University (2011), an M.B.A. from the University of British Columbia (2010), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yonsei University (1999). His research focuses on organizational behavior, human resources management, and the psychological and behavioral responses of employees to workplace challenges such as customer mistreatment and AI integration. He has received notable awards including the 2024 Professor of the Year and the Odette New Researcher Award (2021). Education: Ph.D., McGill University (2018) M.I.L.R., Cornell University (2011) M.B.A., University of British Columbia (2010) B.S., Yonsei University (1999) Research Interests: Employee behavior under customer mistreatment, AI adoption in workplaces, negotiation strategies in cross-cultural contexts, and the psychological mechanisms behind workplace deviance and conformity. Grants: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($67,332) Odette Research Innovation Fund grants totaling $22,000 His recent articles explore themes such as AI tool impacts on employee learning, customer satisfaction in mobile app usage, and ethical negotiation strategies in South Asia. He has presented widely at conferences like the Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Zhibin ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transportation Network Modeling and Optimization
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Discrete Optimization
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Zhibin Chen is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at NYU Shanghai and concurrently a Global Network Assistant Professor within the broader New York University system. Since January 2019 he has led research and teaching activities at the Division of Engineering and Computer Science in Shanghai, while maintaining university-wide collaborations through his Global Network appointment. Education Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering, University of Florida (2017) Research Interests Dr. Chen’s scholarship centres on Transportation Network Modeling and Optimization , Intelligent Transportation Systems , and Discrete Optimization . He integrates operations research, data science, and engineering to address emerging challenges in electric mobility, autonomous vehicles, and large-scale urban networks. Recent thrusts include: Data-driven analytics of electric-vehicle charging behaviour under usage heterogeneity. Optimization of charging and swapping infrastructure for electric buses and trucks. Network-level deployment and control strategies for connected and automated vehicles. Day-to-day traffic dynamics and equilibrium models with elastic demand. Pricing, policy, and incentive design for sustainable transportation systems. Scientific Awards Stella Dafermos Best Paper Award – awarded at the 95th Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. Ryuichi Kitamura Paper Award – also conferred at the 95th TRB Annual Meeting. Editorial & Professional Service Dr. Chen currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies , shaping the editorial direction of the leading journal in his field. Grants & Collaborations While specific grant identifiers are not disclosed in the provided text, Dr. Chen’s extensive publication record in top-tier journals ( Transportation Science , Transportation Research Parts B, C, D , IEEE ITS , Applied Energy ) and his editorial role indicate sustained research funding and active collaboration with international partners across North America and China. Laboratories & Teams Operating within the Division of Engineering and Computer Science at NYU Shanghai , Dr. Chen leads a research group focused on next-generation mobility analytics, leveraging the university’s interdisciplinary ecosystem and NYU’s Global Network resources to advance smart and sustainable transportation.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
• Workplace Psychology
• +7 more

Devasheesh P. BHAVE is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University, currently on leave. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota (2008 and 2003, respectively). Research Interests His work focuses on Psychology of Workplace Technology , Work Design , and Emotions and Well Being , with additional emphasis on Mindfulness , Humility , and Digital Business . Key Article Themes His recent publications analyze Language barriers and emotional labor in cross-cultural workplaces Privacy implications of digital monitoring Leadership stress and sleep-related behavioral patterns Work-life conflict during economic downturns Trust and legitimacy in organizational systems Scientific Awards Dean's Teaching Honor List (multiple years: 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022) Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2019-2020) Dean’s Impact Award (2017-2018) He advises SJTU-SMU DBA student HAN Shenghui and contributes to research agendas in Digital Transformation and Social Inclusion .

Dennis NicksonView profile

Professor

• Work and Employment
• Service Work
• Aesthetic Labour
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Dennis Nickson is Professor in Service Work and Employment at the Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, University of Strathclyde, where he has been a faculty member since 1996. He previously served as Head of Department (2008–2014) and co-directed the Scottish Centre for Employment Research (2004–2008). He is Editor-in-Chief of Employee Relations and a leading figure in research on service sector employment. PhD in Internationalization Strategies of Hotel Companies, University of Strathclyde (1999) BA in Humanities, University of Kent (1991) His research centers on aesthetic and emotional labour , skills, employability, and human resource management in interactive service work, particularly in retail and hospitality. He is a co-developer of the influential concept of aesthetic labour with Professors Chris Warhurst and the late Anne Witz. His work explores labour market dynamics, gender inequalities, fair work, and workplace harassment, especially in low-paid service roles. His recent publications focus on fair work frameworks, intersectional inequalities in global education sectors, and the impact of the pandemic on hospitality workers. These works reflect trends in critical HRM, service work ethics, and policy-oriented labour research. Scientific Awards: Academic Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 2013 He has supervised multiple research students and led externally funded projects on topics including equal pay, recruitment in the voluntary sector, and customer abuse in hospitality. His research has influenced employment relations policy and practice, particularly in Scotland’s public and third sectors. He has also contributed to major journal editorial work and professional conferences. He is actively involved in the Global Hospitality Research Alliance and collaborates internationally on fair work and hospitality employment issues. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to decent work and economic growth.

Helena Cooper-ThomasView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Wellbeing
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Professor Helena Cooper-Thomas is a faculty member at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), holding the position of Professor of Organizational Behavior in the AUT Business School. She also holds honorary positions at the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato, reflecting her broad academic influence in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her research and teaching focus on organizational behavior, with an emphasis on employee development and workplace relationships. Her research interests include: New employee adjustment and organizational socialization Proactive behavior and work engagement Workplace wellbeing and quality of working life Workplace friendships and person-organisation fit Quantitative and qualitative research methods Professor Cooper-Thomas's recent publications explore themes such as workplace gossip, psychological contracts, job crafting, and sustainability in organizations. Her work often investigates the social dynamics of onboarding, the role of leadership in psychological safety, and the impact of environmental practices on employee wellbeing. She employs both empirical and methodological approaches, contributing to both theoretical and practical understanding in organizational psychology. She has received scientific recognition including: Best Paper Award, Group & Organization Management (2024) Best Paper selected by the Careers Division of the Academy of Management (2023) Professor Cooper-Thomas is actively involved in mentoring and supervising graduate students at both Master’s and PhD levels, with recent projects covering topics such as broken psychological contracts, psychological safety for racial minorities, and menopause in the workplace. She contributes significantly to academic service as a Representative-at-Large for the Academy of Management’s Organizational Behavior Division (2022–2025) and as a member of the Royal Society Te Apārangi Marsden Panel for Economics and Human Behaviour (2022–2024). She also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Business and Psychology and Journal of Managerial Psychology, and regularly reviews for top journals and grant agencies. Her outreach includes public engagement through articles in The Conversation and NZ Management magazine, translating research into practical leadership insights. She has collaborated with institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia, and has been a visiting scholar at the University of Toronto, Cass Business School, Tilburg University, and Exeter Business School. She co-organizes the annual Aotearoa New Zealand Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour Conference, fostering scholarly exchange nationally.

Tijana RakicView profile

Associate Professor

• Tourism Studies
• Hospitality Management
• Visual Research Methods
• +7 more

Tijana Rakic is Associate Professor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts. She leads the Tourism and Hospitality subject area and the BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management program. Her research expertise spans visual research methods, heritage and identity in tourism, art and tourism, visual cultures of leisure and events, and sustainability in tourism. She employs creative methodologies including visual ethnography, narrative analysis, and multimodal research. Her recent scholarly output reflects a strong trend toward interdisciplinary and visually oriented research in tourism, with a focus on representation, identity, and methodological innovation. She has contributed significantly to advancing visual methods in tourism and leisure studies through edited volumes, journal special issues, and multimedia outputs. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Tijana Rakic is an experienced PhD supervisor and welcomes research students in her areas of expertise. She chairs the Geographies of Tourism and Leisure Research Group at the Royal Geographical Society and serves as co-editor of the Routledge book series 'Current Developments in the Geographies of Leisure and Tourism'. She is also a member of the editorial boards of Tourist Studies , Tourism Geographies , International Journal of Tourism Cities , Finnish Journal of Tourism Research , and Consumer Behaviour in Tourism and Hospitality . Her creative research outputs include co-produced documentaries and a co-curated exhibition, highlighting her commitment to public engagement and knowledge dissemination beyond traditional academic formats.

• Timber Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Timber Frame Construction
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Professor Abdy Kermani serves as Professor and Director of the Centre for Timber Engineering within the School of Engineering and The Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. With over 80 research outputs spanning nearly two decades, his work focuses on advancing timber engineering practices and sustainable construction methodologies. His research portfolio includes significant contributions to timber frame construction, structural analysis, and innovative timber applications in building systems. Professor Kermani's research interests center on timber engineering with particular emphasis on structural performance, racking behavior in timber framed walls, vibration analysis of timber floors, and innovative applications of timber in bridge construction. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications, addressing critical challenges in sustainable construction and building performance. Through his leadership at the Centre for Timber Engineering, he has developed methodologies for assessing timber structural elements and implemented innovative design approaches for timber construction systems. Analysis of Professor Kermani's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on timber structural performance, with particular attention to racking resistance in timber framed walls, vibration characteristics of timber floors, and innovative applications of timber in structural systems. His research demonstrates a progression from fundamental structural analysis toward practical implementation of timber engineering solutions, with increasing emphasis on computational modeling and optimization techniques in recent years. KTP Simpson Strong Tie (2007-2012): £191,048 - Developed structural elements for timber frame market providing racking resistance KTP Diageo Plc (2007-2011): £213,688 - Optimized whisky cask design POC: Composite Insulated Beams (2004-2009): £179,881 James Jones & Sons Ltd (2004-2006): £70,429 - Secured European Product Approval for timber products Oregan Timber Frame Ltd (2004-2006): £69,596 - Developed integrated manufacturing strategy Professor Kermani has supervised numerous doctoral students including Roshan Dhonju (Racking performance of platform timber framed walls), Ahmed Mohamed (Photogrammetric techniques for evaluating timber properties), Eleni Tsechelidou (Investigating gaps in civil engineering education), Zaihan Jalaludin (Water vapour sorption behaviour of wood), and Kenneth Leitch (Development of a hybrid racking panel). His leadership extends to the Centre for Timber Engineering, where he directs research initiatives focused on advancing timber construction technologies and promoting sustainable building practices through innovative engineering solutions.