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Kevin A. AngstadtView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Architecture
• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
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Kevin A. Angstadt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics at St. Lawrence University. His research bridges computer architecture, programming languages, and software engineering, focusing on programming support for emerging hardware technologies like FPGAs and custom accelerators. He teaches systems-oriented courses such as Computer Organization and Programming Languages. Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan (2020) MCS, Computer Science, University of Virginia (2016) B.S., Computer Science, Mathematics, and German Studies, St. Lawrence University (2014) His research explores automata processing for hardware acceleration, deterministic/non-deterministic finite automata for accelerators, and resiliency in autonomous vehicles. He develops tools like MNRL Network Representation Language, AutomataSynth, and RAPID Compiler for pattern-matching applications. Recent publications focus on hardware fault tolerance, autonomous system repair, and automata-based programming. Key conferences include ASPLOS, IEEE MICRO, and ICCPS. Awards include a $1.2M NSF grant (2022), TECHCON 2016 Best in Session, and Mac Krell Fellowship (2014–2017). He co-advises research projects and maintains the CS Grad Job and Interview Guide , a collaborative resource for academic career preparation. His lab works on open-source state machine ecosystems and hardware-software co-design frameworks.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Biomechanics
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Vesa Naukkarinen is a Professor of Kinesiology at Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU), where he has taught for 15 years with expertise in Exercise Physiology. His role encompasses teaching core courses like Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics alongside activity-based instruction in sports including Floorball and Tennis. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Texas Woman's University (2019), specializing in Exercise Physiology with Administration minor M.S. in Kinesiology, University of North Texas (2001) B.S. in Physical Education, Southwestern Adventist University (1999) Research focuses on cardiovascular adaptations to exercise, particularly through Floorball and interval training protocols. His work examines waist circumference as a health marker, cardiovascular drift mechanisms, and cold exposure applications for muscle preservation. This bridges theoretical exercise science with practical health interventions for diverse populations from adolescents to sedentary adults. Publication trends reveal consistent exploration of cardiovascular fitness optimization over 15 years, with Floorball emerging as a key research modality for high-intensity training. His work spans laboratory-based biomechanics studies to community health applications, emphasizing accessible fitness solutions and physiological monitoring techniques. Scientific recognition includes: Third place winner in Graduate Level Research Poster category at 2016 TAHPERD Convention As Kinesiology faculty, Dr. Naukkarinen mentors students through courses like Senior Seminar and Internship programs. While specific advisees aren't listed, his curriculum development in ACSM certification courses indicates active student training. No grant funding details appear in the source material. Professional engagement includes membership in SHAPE America, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and American College of Sports Medicine, though no dedicated research laboratories or teams are specified in the provided text.

Pierre CahucView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Unemployment
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Pierre Cahuc is Professor of Economics at Sciences Po since 2018, with affiliations as Senior Research Fellow at Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) , Research Fellow at IZA (director of its Labor Market program), and CEPR . He co-directs the Chair Sécurisation des parcours professionnels and serves as senior editor for Economic Policy and editor for the IZA Journal of Labor Economics . 2018–Present: Professor, Sciences Po 2021–Present: Senior Research Fellow, IUF 2012–Present: Chair Director, Sécurisation des parcours professionnels 1999–Present: IZA Research Fellow 2001–Present: CEPR Research Fellow His research focuses on unemployment , labor markets , and school-to-employment transitions , with significant contributions to short-time work , hiring credits , and trust's economic impact . His 15 most recent articles analyze employment protection legislation , part-time unemployment benefits , and labor court biases , spanning labor economics , macroeconomic policy , and social capital . Scientific Awards : Ordre National du Mérite (2022) Senior Fellow, IUF (2021) Honorary Fellow, European Association of Labor Economists (2020) Lectio Magistralis, Universita Cattolica del Sacre Cuore (2019) Prix Spécial du Jury Turgot (2017) He has advised 28 PhD students, including Marco Palladino (Banque de France), Pauline Carry (Princeton), and Jeremy Hervelin (THEMA). His policy reports for institutions like the OECD and France Stratégie address unemployment insurance governance , self-employed social protection , and fixed-term contract regulations .

• Work and Employment
• Human Resource Management
• Multinational Enterprises
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Professor John Geary is a Full Professor at the School of Business, University College Dublin (UCD) and Honorary Professor at the Marco Biagi Foundation, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy . His expertise lies in work and employment relations , particularly in multinational enterprises , employee voice , and trade union strategies . Educational Background: BA and MA in Economics, Maynooth University DPhil in Industrial Relations, University of Oxford Research Interests span job quality , human resource practices in multinational companies , employee voice mechanisms , and trade union organization . His work often examines institutional voids in developing economies and cross-border labor dynamics . Recent studies focus on Chinese FDI impacts in Africa and collective representation in anti-union MNEs like Ryanair. Scientific Awards Honorary Professor, Marco Biagi Foundation (2008) Jean Monnet Fellow, European University Institute (2001-02) President's Research Award, UCD (1995) The Prendergast Award, Oxford (1988) Travelling Studentship, National University of Ireland (1987) Professional Contributions include leadership roles at UCD's Employee Relations & Organisational Performance Centre , external examiner positions at Warwick Business School and others, and membership in associations like the British Universities Industrial Relations Association . He currently leads the Working in Ireland Survey (WIIS) , analyzing job quality trends.

• Labour Economics
• Public Policy
• Collective Bargaining
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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.

Cary CoglianeseView profile

Professor

• Administrative law
• Regulatory policy
• Artificial intelligence and regulation
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Cary Coglianese is the Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as the founding Director of the Penn Program on Regulation. He is a prominent scholar specializing in administrative law and regulatory policy with over 30 years of academic experience. Coglianese is also a Senior Fellow of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS), an elected member of the American Law Institute, and a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. His scholarly work focuses on empirical evaluation of regulatory processes, the role of public participation in policymaking, technology's impact on regulation, and business-government relations. Coglianese has authored more than 300 articles, book chapters, reports, and essays, with recent publications examining AI governance, climate change policy, and regulatory excellence. He has written influential books including Achieving Regulatory Excellence , Does Regulation Kill Jobs? , and Regulatory Breakdown: The Crisis of Confidence in U.S. Regulation . Coglianese has made significant contributions to regulatory education and practice. He founded and serves as faculty advisor for The Regulatory Review , a leading daily online publication on regulatory issues, and co-founded the international peer-reviewed journal Regulation & Governance . He previously served as Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs at Penn Law and teaches courses in administrative law, environmental law, regulatory law and policy, and policy analysis. He also directs Penn Law's executive education program on regulatory analysis and decision-making. Senior Fellow, Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) Elected member, American Law Institute Elected Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration Founding Director, Penn Program on Regulation Faculty Advisor, The Regulatory Review Founding Editor, Regulation & Governance journal Coglianese has extensive experience in regulatory policy outreach, having chaired committees for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the American Bar Association, and the National Academy of Sciences. His recent work includes serving on a National Academy of Sciences committee studying maritime regulation and providing feedback to the Office of Management and Budget on regulatory analysis guidelines. He has advised numerous government agencies including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and international organizations like the OECD.

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Workplace Well-Being
• Menstrual Cycle Dynamics in Professional Settings
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Marijntje Zeijen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , specializing in Social, Health and Organisational Psychology . Her work bridges occupational health psychology with gender-specific workplace dynamics, focusing particularly on how hormonal health (e.g., menstrual cycles) impacts professional performance and well-being. Research Interests : Workplace wellness, social support exchanges, burnout prevention, and menstrual health in organizations. Methodology : Employs daily diary studies, experience sampling, and multi-source analysis to track real-time employee experiences. Societal Impact : Advocates for breaking menstrual health taboos in professional environments through stakeholder engagement and policy development. Email : m.e.l.zeijen@uu.nl

• Public Administration
• Leadership Theory
• Organizational Behavior
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Serdar Vural Uygun is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, specializing in Public Administration. He holds a PhD in Public Administration from Selçuk University (2017), a Master's in Public Administration from Mustafa Kemal University (2008), and a BA in Political Science from Gazi University (2001). His research focuses on leadership theories, organizational behavior, sustainable development, and governance. He has published extensively on topics like robotic bureaucracy, visionary leadership, and psychological contracts in public institutions. His recent publications analyze sustainable supply chain management, human-machine interaction, and the role of digital public relations in governance. He supervises Master’s theses on public personnel systems, leadership styles, and crisis management in Turkey. Administrative roles include serving as Department Head (2016-2018), Quality Board Member (2020-2022), and consultant for a TÜBİTAK-funded project on tourism security (2020-2021).

• Corporate Finance
• Managerial Compensation
• Corporate Governance
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Professor Yacine Belghitar serves as Professor of Corporate Finance and Course Director for the Finance MSc program at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. Prior to joining Cranfield, he held academic positions at Middlesex and Durham Universities, where he served as Research Leader for the accounting and finance group and Director of the MSc in Finance program. Professor Belghitar's research focuses on the critical intersection of Finance, Small Business, and Corporate Strategic Management Decisions. His scholarly work significantly contributes to understanding how managerial risk attitudes influence corporate governance structures and executive compensation practices. His research on managerial compensation and risk taking has been funded by ESRC, the UK's most prestigious social science funding body. He currently serves as associate editor of Frontiers in Finance and Economics Journal and acts as an ad-hoc referee for multiple academic journals while also serving as an external examiner for academic institutions. Professor Belghitar's recent publications demonstrate extensive expertise across diverse financial contexts, with particular emphasis on SME finance during crises, as evidenced by his influential 2021 Small Business Economics paper analyzing the impact of government interventions on 42,401 UK SMEs during the pandemic. His research spans multiple geographic regions including the UK, South Korea, Indonesia, Pakistan, and India, examining how cultural, political, and institutional factors shape financial decision-making across different economic environments. His work frequently addresses trade credit practices across cultures, the impact of religiosity on financing activities, political connections in corporate performance, and the effects of technological disruption on labor markets. As an active member of the academic community, Professor Belghitar supervises PhD students and regularly presents his research at national and international conferences. His scholarly output has been published in top international academic journals including Economic Journal, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Banking and Finance, and Small Business Economics, establishing him as a significant contributor to contemporary finance scholarship with practical business applications.

• Leadership
• Strategic Decision Making
• International Business
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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.

• Public Service Motivation
• Public Governance
• Human Resource Management
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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.

Gwilym CroucherView profile

Associate Professor

• Higher Education Policy
• Australian Higher Education
• University Governance
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Associate Professor Gwilym Croucher is a prominent higher education analyst and researcher at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education. He has held this position since 2018 and serves as a key commentator on Australian higher education policy. His research interests span higher education policy, Australian higher education systems, university governance, international education, education economics, student finance, and comparative education. Croucher's work critically examines funding models, student fee structures, international education policy, and the evolving relationship between universities, government, and society. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary Australian higher education challenges, particularly the Universities Accord, international student policy, student financing mechanisms, and the financial sustainability of universities. His work often employs comparative analysis with international systems to inform Australian policy development. Croucher has received recognition as a 2017-18 Fulbright Scholar based at the University of California, Berkeley, highlighting his international standing in higher education research. As a former higher education policy adviser, he brings practical policy experience to his academic work. He has served as chief investigator on significant research projects including ARC Discovery and Office of Learning and Teaching grants, demonstrating his capacity to secure competitive research funding. His media presence is substantial, with regular commentary on higher education issues across Australian media platforms, establishing him as a go-to expert for education policy analysis.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Gender Diversity in Leadership
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Tiffany Trzebiatowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Colorado State University's College of Business . Her research examines gender dynamics in leadership roles, workplace discrimination mechanisms, and the effectiveness of organizational policies. PhD in Management and Human Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison MSc in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota BBA in Management, Human Resources, and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Her recent work focuses on: Gendered boardroom interactions and leadership tactics Performance evaluation biases and benevolent sexism Work-life balance mechanisms for working mothers Remote work support systems and professional isolation Intersectional discrimination impacts on organizational retention Publications in Academy of Management Journal , Organization Science , and Journal of Business Ethics demonstrate her expertise in organizational behavior and human resource management. She teaches employment law and human resource management , drawing on professional experience in management roles and international work in South Korea.

Richard TownsendView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Behavioral Finance
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Richard Townsend is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Rady School of Management , University of California San Diego, with secondary affiliation at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research bridges corporate finance with entrepreneurship and behavioral finance. Stanford University - B.A. Economics Harvard University - Ph.D. Economics (2011) University of California San Diego - Academic Home Dartmouth College - Former Assistant Professor Townsend's research explores: Corporate governance and executive compensation Entrepreneurship and innovation finance Behavioral anomalies in financial markets VC investment patterns during economic cycles Gender bias in early-stage funding Recent work examines: Price dispersion in freight networks Political sentiment's impact on innovation Career risk and entrepreneurial entry Scientific recognition: Kauffman Foundation Junior Faculty Fellowship Journal of Financial Economics Jensen Prize (2nd Prize) AQR Insight Award (1st Prize) His publications appear in top journals including Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science. Collaborations with scholars like Kelly Shue and Shai Bernstein reveal how economic shocks propagate through innovation ecosystems.

• Social Psychology
• Emotional Intelligence
• Organizational Behavior
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José María Augusto Landa is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jaén, Spain, actively contributing to the research group 'Psychosocial Analysis of Behavior in the Face of the New Social Reality'. His academic profile spans organizational psychology, educational contexts, and clinical applications with a central focus on emotional intelligence mechanisms. PhD in Psychology from Universidad del País Vasco (2000) Thesis: 'Reading learning in profoundly deaf children: a psycholinguistic approach' supervised by Dr. José Antonio Adrián Torres Professor Landa's research investigates emotional intelligence as a cross-cutting framework influencing leadership effectiveness, academic performance, and psychological well-being. His work examines gender differences in emotional processing, stress-coping dynamics among students and professionals, and organizational outcomes through multilevel and longitudinal designs. Key contributions include validation of emotional intelligence scales (WLEIS-S, WEIP-S) and analysis of psychosocial factors in teacher training and nursing contexts. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Emotional intelligence as mediator between transformational leadership and organizational performance, (2) Interplay of emotional intelligence, personality, and coping strategies in academic stress reduction, and (3) Gender-specific manifestations of emotional intelligence in teams and sexual contexts. Methodologically, his work increasingly employs structural equation modeling and time-lagged data to establish causal pathways. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While specific grant details are absent, Professor Landa's profile indicates thesis supervision through the 'Theses' section of his institutional profile. His research group coordinates studies on contemporary social realities, particularly examining pandemic impacts on student coping and teacher well-being. Collaborative work with nursing professionals and educational institutions forms a consistent thread across his career. The Psychosocial Analysis of Behavior research group serves as his primary operational unit, conducting field studies on emotional dynamics in organizational teams, educational settings, and clinical populations including institutionalized elders and Moroccan adolescents.