Fanny Darbus is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Nantes's Faculty of Sociology (UFR Sociology), where she researches occupational health, economic alternatives, and employment structures. She holds dual affiliations: as a core researcher at CENS (Nantes Center for Sociology, UMR 6025) and associate researcher at CESSP-CSE (University of Paris 1, UMR 8209). She leads the Master's program in Health and Working Conditions, shaping graduate education in labor-related health policies. Her research examines: Health/work intersections, especially in small businesses Social and solidarity economies Precarious employment forms Class-based ethical dispositions Recent publications analyze emotional labor in service industries, prevention strategies in micro-enterprises, and public sector reorganization. She earned her PhD in Sociology from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in 2009, with a thesis on solidarity economy practices. Her research group CENS focuses on contemporary sociological analysis, though specific grant information isn't provided. No awards are documented, but her leadership role and consistent scholarly output demonstrate significant academic contributions.
Dr. Tinne Vander Elst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She maintains a multifaceted academic career with additional appointments as a senior researcher at IDEWE (a Belgian external service for prevention and protection at work) and as a Guest Lecturer at the Research Group Environment and Health of the University of Leuven (Belgium). Her research focuses on critical workplace issues including job insecurity , organizational change , employee well-being , informational and procedural justice , and hybrid ways of working . Dr. Vander Elst specializes in examining processes over time and intra-individual changes using advanced longitudinal methodologies. Her work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, with strong emphasis on prevention and practical workplace interventions. Recent publication trends demonstrate increasing focus on temporal dynamics in workplace psychology, particularly examining how the timing of justice information affects psychological contract breach resolution. Her research employs sophisticated statistical approaches including cross-lagged SEM and longitudinal multilevel panel analysis to investigate within-person processes. Dr. Vander Elst actively contributes to both academic and practical knowledge through her 66 research outputs spanning from 2010 to present, with consistent productivity throughout her career and recent high-impact publications in leading organizational psychology journals. She is affiliated with the Tilburg Experience Sampling Center (TESC), which supports her methodological approach to studying real-time workplace phenomena. Her applied research through IDEWE provides valuable connections between academic findings and workplace practice, particularly in occupational health and prevention services.
Alexander Ahammer is an Associate Professor (tenured) at Johannes Kepler University Linz's Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics since 2025, previously serving as Assistant Professor (tenure track) from 2019-2025. His academic home is the Department of Economics where he teaches Public, Health, and Environmental Economics, Data and Research Designs in Economics, and supervises Master's theses. His research focuses on the intersection of health and labor economics using applied microeconometrics. Key interests include health effects of labor market policies, risky behaviors, healthcare demand, and job insecurity. His work frequently analyzes administrative datasets to evaluate policy impacts on worker health outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent methodological rigor in causal inference applied to health-labor nexus topics. Major thematic clusters include: 1) Labor market shocks (downsizing, unemployment) affecting health, 2) Substance use policy evaluation, 3) Intergenerational health transmission, and 4) Gender-specific health economics. His work appears in top journals including Journal of Public Economics , Journal of Health Economics , and Review of Economics and Statistics . His scientific recognition includes: Hanns Abele Preis (2024) Young Economists Award (2017) Ahammer actively disseminates research through 55+ academic activities including invited talks at major institutions. As Principal Investigator for the ongoing project 'What determines worker motivation?' (2023-2026), he examines labor incentives. His teaching portfolio demonstrates commitment to graduate education through thesis supervision and specialized seminars. He maintains strong international connections as a Research Affiliate at IZA Institute of Labor Economics since 2023.
Changya Hu is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan. With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Georgia (2003), Hu has established a distinguished career focusing on human resource management, organizational behavior, and measurement tools. National Chengchi University, Department of Business Administration (2014-present) Formerly served as Department Chair (2020-2022) and MBA Program Director (2021-2023) Professor Hu's research centers on workplace psychology, mentoring relationships, and cross-cultural management phenomena. His work examines how mentoring support influences newcomer integration, how cultural factors like Chinese traditionality affect workplace behaviors, and the development of measurement tools for organizational psychology constructs. His research often bridges Western organizational theories with Eastern cultural contexts, providing valuable insights into Asian management practices. Analysis of Hu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on mentoring dynamics, abusive supervision, and cross-cultural organizational behavior. His work frequently employs sophisticated methodological approaches including meta-analysis, scale validation, and cross-cultural comparative studies. A notable trend is the integration of traditional Chinese cultural concepts with contemporary organizational psychology frameworks. 113年度管理學報最佳審查人獎 資深優良教師(20 years) 特聘教授 designation Multiple research excellence awards from National Science and Technology Council Management Journal's Best Practical Value Paper Award Professor Hu has successfully mentored numerous doctoral and master's students who have become co-authors on his publications. His research has been consistently supported by competitive grants from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, with current projects examining mentoring relationships, workplace AI adoption, and generational dynamics in organizations. He has served as principal investigator on over 20 research projects since 2004, demonstrating sustained research productivity and funding success. While specific laboratory information isn't provided in the source material, Hu's research appears to be conducted through National Chengchi University's Department of Business Administration, with collaborations extending to international institutions as evidenced by his cross-cultural research projects and co-authorships with scholars from various countries.
Huang Jiaqi is a Professor and Dean of the College of Commerce at National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan. He has served as Dean since 2023 with appointments extending through 2026, and previously held the position of Department Chair of Business Administration from 2014 to 2018. As a Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University, he has received multiple research awards from the National Science and Technology Council (formerly National Science Council). Dr. Huang earned his PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from National Taiwan University in 1997, following a Master's degree from Chung Yuan Christian University and a Bachelor's degree from National Cheng Kung University. His research focuses on Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Team Composition and Management, with particular emphasis on team dynamics, leadership, and goal orientation. Huang's publication record spans over three decades with numerous articles in top-tier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, and Organization Science. His recent work (2021-2025) shows a continued focus on team processes, transactive memory systems, leadership vulnerability, and goal orientation, with increasing attention to cross-cultural and ethical dimensions of organizational behavior. His research demonstrates strong methodological diversity, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches across multiple cultural contexts. Distinguished Professor at National Chengchi University (multiple years) National Science and Technology Council Research Award recipient (multiple years) Yushan Academic Award (2016) IACMR-RRBM Award for Responsible Research in Management (2018-2019) Emerald 2013 Citation of Excellence Award Academy of Management Carolyn Dexter Award Nominee (2013) Dr. Huang has served as principal investigator on numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, with recent projects focusing on leadership humility, feedback seeking behavior, and voice behavior. His projects often take multi-theoretical and multilevel perspectives, examining phenomena at both individual and team levels. As Dean of the College of Commerce, he oversees one of Taiwan's most prestigious business schools with multiple international accreditations and extensive global partnerships.
Chenduo Du serves as Assistant Professor of Management specializing in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management within the Department of Managerial Studies at Purdue University Northwest's College of Business, commencing her appointment in August 2024. Her educational qualifications include: Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior) from University of Kentucky (2024) M.A. in Applied Psychology from Renmin University of China (2018) B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Central University of Finance and Economics (2015) Her research critically examines workplace interpersonal phenomena through three core lenses: Workplace gossip dynamics and their impact on social status hierarchies Interpersonal capitalization processes in professional relationships Leadership adaptations during organizational crises Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on social dynamics within organizational contexts, with recent work in the Journal of Applied Psychology analyzing gossip-status relationships and pandemic-driven organizational adaptation. These studies reveal her methodological strength in connecting theoretical frameworks to real-world workplace challenges through quantitative analysis of behavioral patterns. At Purdue University Northwest, she delivers the core course Introduction to Organizational Behavior (OBHR 330), bringing her research expertise directly into classroom instruction. Her contact details include office location at Hammond Campus, Anderson 325, and phone (219) 989-2595.
Ann Dyreborg Larsen serves as an External Lecturer at the Section of Social Medicine within the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Her research centers on occupational health impacts, specifically examining how shift work patterns, job strain, and part-time employment influence physical and mental health outcomes across diverse populations. Her primary research domains include: Occupational Health Public Health Epidemiology Sleep Research Shift Work Physiology She employs advanced longitudinal methodologies to investigate causal pathways between work conditions and health deterioration, with particular focus on validation of exposure metrics and socioeconomic mediators in occupational settings. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant thematic clusters around night shift work consequences (sleep disruption, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer risk) and psychosocial work factors (job strain, part-time work trajectories). Her methodological signature features large-scale cohort studies, innovative case-crossover designs using payroll data, and rigorous validation of self-reported exposure measures—demonstrating consistent contributions to occupational epidemiology through high-impact journals like European Journal of Public Health and Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health . Dr. Larsen maintains active collaborations with leading researchers including Nabe-Nielsen, Hansen, Rugulies, and Garde across Scandinavian institutions, with her work generating significant academic engagement (Scopus citations, Mendeley readership) and media coverage through news outlets and social platforms.
Dr. Asma Begum serves as a Lecturer at the School of Management and Marketing, University of Westminster, bringing international teaching experience from the UK, UAE, and India. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), she holds a Doctorate in Human Resource Management from University of Bolton alongside an MBA and M.Phil in Economics. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Human Resource Management (University of Bolton) MBA (Institution unspecified) M.Phil in Economics (Institution unspecified) Dr. Begum's research explores Human Resource Management through critical lenses of work-life balance, job insecurity, and pandemic impacts across UAE and Indian contexts. She extends into Marketing (consumer behaviour) , Sustainable Development , and cross-disciplinary projects including renewable energy systems and aerospace engineering. Her work emphasizes practical organizational applications while addressing contemporary socioeconomic challenges. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent output in high-impact areas: pandemic-related remote work studies (UAE), job insecurity (India), sustainable school models, and innovative engineering-business integrations. This demonstrates unusual versatility bridging management theory with technical fields. Her scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Dr. Begum actively supports student development through industry-integrated teaching, academic misconduct oversight, plagiarism prevention initiatives, and career placement facilitation. Her community engagement spans charity events like The Bazaar fundraiser for Sharjah's Salam Ya Seghar Campaign, Abu Dhabi Science Festival participation, and environmental initiatives. Current supervision focuses on Human Resource Management and Marketing topics with strong empirical and cross-cultural dimensions. While no dedicated research laboratory is mentioned, her collaborative work with engineering teams on projects like solar refrigeration systems and aircraft wing design indicates robust interdisciplinary networks across management, sustainability, and technical domains.
Thomas Rigotti serves as Research Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) and Professor for Organizational and Business Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to understanding resilience mechanisms in work contexts. Dr. Rigotti completed his psychology studies at the University of Leipzig (1996-2002) and earned his Dr. rer. nat. degree magna cum laude in 2008. His professional trajectory includes positions as Member of Scientific Staff at the University of Leipzig (2002-2012), Visiting Professor at Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg (2012), and W2 Professor at Johannes Gutenberg University since 2013. He has also led the Psychological Institute at Mainz (2016-2018) and serves as Research Group Leader at both the German Resilience Center (since 2018) and Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (since 2020). Professor Rigotti's research focuses on identifying contextual, individual, and processual aspects that influence how work-related stressors affect individuals. His work particularly examines social interactions (leadership, teams, couples, families), the demands of boundaryless and flexible work environments, and career development trajectories. Using diary data and longitudinal study designs, his research team captures near-real-time dynamics of workplace stress and resilience. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with recent work exploring adaptive change processes in emotional exhaustion, the interplay between past and current stressors, team-level demand-resource dynamics, and resilience paradigms. His research spans multiple contexts including educational settings, pandemic conditions, and major political events like Brexit, showing the breadth of his resilience framework. Theodor-Litt Award at the University of Leipzig for Excellence in Teaching (2012) Dissertation-Award from the German Psychological Association's section of Work, Organizational and Business Psychology (2008) Professor Rigotti maintains extensive professional service commitments including editorial roles at the Journal of Organizational Behavior (since 2020), Applied Psychology: An International Review (since 2019), and Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (since 2017). He has served as spokesperson for the Gutenberg Academy (2021-2023) and the section of Work, Organizational and Business Psychology within the German Psychological Association (2018-2022). His research group currently pursues projects including CARE (Creating Resilience in Educational Contexts) and RiCH (Resilience in handling daily work stressors) with international collaborators from Macquarie University, Radboud University, Philipps University Marburg, Arizona State University, and Simon Fraser University.
Georgina Rojas García is a Research Professor at the Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) in Mexico City, holding this position since 2003. She currently serves as Regional Director of the CIESAS Mexico City Unit (September 2022–present) and previously coordinated the Postgraduate Program (Master's and Doctorate) from 2015 to 2017. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. Her academic journey includes visiting scholarships at the University of California, Riverside (2008–2009), and UCLA/University of Minnesota (2017–2018). Dr. Rojas García's research centers on Mexico's labor market dynamics, with emphasis on industrial restructuring, job insecurity, and heterogeneous employment structures. She pioneered studies on domestic work and political organization of women workers within informal labor contexts. Current projects analyze domestic worker organization in modern Mexico, COVID-19 impacts on older adults, and binational street vendor comparisons between Mexico and the United States. Her scholarly recognition includes: SNI Level II (National System of Researchers, Mexico) She has published extensively in national and international journals and contributed to collective books as author and coordinator. As Academic Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program, she shaped graduate curricula and mentored emerging researchers in social anthropology and labor studies.
Annabelle Hofer is a Junior Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty), appointed in September 2022. She serves as an Investigator and Cluster member in the ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy Cluster of Excellence since 2023, contributing to the Key Research Initiative in Behavioral Management Science (BMS) within the university's Core Profile Area of Social and Economic Behavior. Her research focuses on sustainable organizational behavior and human resource management, with particular emphasis on precarious work, gig economy dynamics, career insecurity, and sustainable career development. Dr. Hofer investigates how employees navigate work and career-related insecurities in modern labor markets, examining the psychological impacts of precarious work arrangements and new forms of employment. Dr. Hofer's publications reveal a strong research trajectory in career psychology, with recent work exploring multidimensional career insecurity, the psychological effects of competitive workplace climates, and how career shocks impact professional optimism. Her research bridges organizational psychology with practical HR management applications, contributing significantly to understanding worker management in contemporary organizations. Her academic journey includes a postdoctoral position at Bern University of Teacher Education and teaching roles at multiple Swiss institutions between 2019-2022. She completed her PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Bern in 2019, following Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Psychology from Trier University in Germany.
