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• Applied Microeconomics
• Innovation and R&D
• Gender Economics
• +7 more

Pilar Beneito López is a Professor in the Department of Economic Analysis at the Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia. She is affiliated with the ERI CES (Economic and Social Behaviour) research institute and leads research within the CES research group, focusing on applied microeconomic analysis. Her work spans innovation, R&D, gender economics, education policy, and industrial organization. Research Interests: Her research investigates the dynamics of innovation and R&D productivity, particularly in Spanish firms. She has extensively studied gender disparities in academic and professional settings, including peer effects, career aspirations, and field representation. In education economics, she analyzes tuition policies, mobile phone bans, and relative age effects. Her industrial organization work explores competition, patents, and cost pass-through in digital markets. She also contributes to health and labour economics, examining smoking prevention and automation’s impact on hiring. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong focus on gender and education, with empirical studies using regional policies and natural experiments. She combines microeconomic theory with rigorous empirical methods, often using Spanish firm and student data. Her work appears in applied economics journals, reflecting a commitment to policy-relevant research. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervised PhD theses, including her own on R&D productivity. While specific grants are not mentioned, her sustained research output and leadership in ERI CES suggest active grant involvement. She likely mentors students and collaborates on national and European research projects. Labs and Research Teams: She is a key member of the CES research group and the ERI CES institute, both dedicated to economic and social behaviour. These teams support interdisciplinary research in applied economics, fostering collaboration on innovation, gender, and policy evaluation.

Jason A. GrissomView profile

Professor

• Educational Leadership
• School and District Leadership
• Educator Mobility
• +12 more

Jason A. Grissom is the Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy and Education at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where he is affiliated with the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations. He also serves as faculty director of the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a research-practice partnership focused on education policy. His work bridges public policy, educational leadership, and data-driven inquiry. Ph.D. in Political Economics and M.A. in Education Policy, Stanford University B.A., North Carolina State University Dr. Grissom’s research centers on school and district leadership , educator mobility , and educational equity . He employs large-scale administrative and survey data, often supplemented with interviews and observations, to examine how leadership practices affect teacher retention, principal effectiveness, and student outcomes. His work emphasizes equity issues, including racial and gender disparities in teacher evaluation, access to gifted programs, and workforce diversity. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent focus on leadership time use, turnover, diversity, and evaluation systems. Keywords span Educational Administration , Public Policy , and Labor Economics , with subfields such as principal time allocation, racial isolation in schools, and bias in teacher observations. His publications appear in top-tier journals including American Educational Research Journal , Educational Researcher , and Journal of Policy Analysis and Management . Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Educational Research Association Past President of the Association for Education Finance and Policy Dr. Grissom has secured significant research funding through collaborations with institutions like Mathematica and the Annenberg Institute, and his work informs state and national education policy. He has led studies on principal preparation, superintendent turnover, and data-driven talent management. Though specific advisees are not listed, his leadership of research teams and publications with junior scholars suggests active mentorship. He is affiliated with the Tennessee Education Research Alliance, a lab-like research initiative that partners with state agencies to generate actionable insights for education leaders. This team conducts rigorous policy analyses using real-world data to improve educational outcomes and equity.

• Leadership
• Employee Well-being
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• +7 more

Lars U. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the College of Business, The University of Texas at Arlington. His research focuses on leadership, employee well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and personality in organizational contexts. He teaches courses in leadership, human resource management, and evidence-based management, and actively mentors students at multiple levels. Ph.D., University of Houston, Organizational Psychology, 2017 M.A., University of Houston, Organizational Psychology, 2015 B.A., Tougaloo College, Psychology, 2007 M.Ed., Lamar University, Educational Administration, 2011 His research explores how leadership influences employee engagement, burnout, and inclusion, with a strong emphasis on DEI and individual differences. He develops and validates psychological instruments and applies findings to real-world organizational challenges. His work integrates theory with practice, particularly in HR analytics, training development, and 360-degree feedback. The recent articles show a consistent focus on leadership, DEI, and employee well-being, with increasing attention to systemic issues like anti-Black racism, stereotype threat, and diversity measurement. His collaborations span multiple institutions and include both empirical and conceptual contributions across journals in psychology and management. Scientific Awards and Honors: No formal awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Lars integrates students into his research and has secured significant external funding, including a pending National Science Foundation grant on enhancing STEM persistence among Black and Latine students. He mentors through programs like RISE and UROP and chairs graduate and faculty search committees, demonstrating strong commitment to academic service and student development. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is named, Lars leads a collaborative research program involving partnerships with organizations such as Whole Foods Market, the Department of Defense’s DEI Institute, and municipal agencies. He co-chairs SIOP’s Diversifying I-O Psychology initiative and leads editorial and professional committees, indicating active engagement in national scholarly communities.

Maren Stahl LerangView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Psychology
• Classroom Interactions
• Teacher-Student Interactions
• +7 more

Maren Stahl Lerang is an Associate Professor in educational psychology at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioral Research in Education. She is actively involved in the INTERACT and Enact research projects, focusing on classroom interactions and teacher-student dynamics. Her research centers on teacher-student interactions, particularly instructional support within the Teaching Through Interactions (TTI) framework. She investigates how instructional quality influences student engagement, learning outcomes, and classroom climate. Her work includes systematic classroom observations using the CLASS-S tool, and she is a certified observer and trainer in this method. Her recent publications span topics such as instructional support, student engagement, peer relationships, off-task behavior, and the reliability and validity of observational tools in Norwegian classrooms. She has led implementation and process evaluations in teacher coaching interventions, analyzing factors at both school and individual levels. Teacher-Student Interactions Instructional Support Classroom Observation Student Engagement Teacher Coaching Educational Psychology She has received recognition through active participation in international and national academic forums, including ICSEI, BERA, and various workshops on systematic observation. Her methodological expertise includes latent profile analysis and multi-method research designs. Maren Stahl Lerang advises on research related to educational interventions and has contributed to the development of evidence-based teacher coaching programs. She has not listed any formal advisees in the available information. She has been involved in multiple research grants through the INTERACT project, though specific grant names are not detailed. She is affiliated with research teams focused on learning environments and behavioral research in education, particularly within the INTERACT project, where she leads Work Package 5 on implementation and process evaluation. Her work contributes to improving classroom quality and teacher effectiveness in upper secondary education.

• Educational Theory
• Educational Management
• Technology in Education
• +4 more

Isabel Canton Mayo is a prominent academic in the field of Education, affiliated with the University of León's Department of General and Specific Didactics and Educational Theory and previously associated with Complutense University of Madrid. Her work focuses on educational leadership, quality assurance, technology integration in education, rural education, and teacher training. She has published extensively in journals like Folklore Magazine and EDMETIC , with over 130 journal articles, 112 contributions to collective works, and 24 books. Her research emphasizes educational innovation, knowledge management, and the impact of ICT on teaching practices. Key areas of expertise include rural school heritage preservation, educational leadership narratives, and digital competency development for future teachers. She has directed 26 theses and collaborates on projects such as the Marie Curie Actions (MARE) program. Her recent work addresses challenges in teacher well-being, digital content creation, and sustainable leadership models in educational institutions. Notable collaborations include studies with researchers like Ruth Cañón Rodríguez and Sheila García Martín. She has received recognition in Dialnet Metrics with an H-index of 14 and 811 citations. Professional activities include roles as a reviewer for journals like Educatio 21st Century and participation in national/international educational conferences such as the XVII Congreso Nacional de Pedagogía. Her educational background and professional trajectory reflect deep engagement with systemic approaches to educational quality, institutional management, and bridging theory with practice through initiatives like Prácticum evaluations and curriculum design.

Paris Alexandros LalousisView profile

Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
• Translational Research
• Neuroimaging
• +6 more

Dr. Paris Alexandros Lalousis is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), based in the Department of Psychosis Studies. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Wales and a MSc in Brain Imaging & Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Birmingham, followed by a joint PhD from the University of Birmingham and University of Melbourne. His research focuses on applying AI techniques to improve understanding of mental health disorders, particularly in psychosis, depression, and neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s. He leads the Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health (AIM) lab, collaborating internationally to develop machine learning solutions for clinical challenges. Key achievements include NIH-funded work on psychosis prediction and contributions to transdiagnostic biomarker identification. He has won awards such as the Virtual Consultancy Challenge with the Centre for Mental Health and has engaged in public outreach through events and media, including a YouTube video on mental health research. Education: BSc Psychology (University of Wales), MSc Brain Imaging (University of Birmingham), PhD (Birmingham-Melbourne). Research interests span AI in translational psychiatry, neuroimaging, inflammation biomarkers, and youth mental health. His lab’s projects include treatment response prediction, identifying biological subtypes of mental disorders, and developing tools like the KAALI algorithm for job acceptance likelihood in mental health patients. Publications highlight work on brain aging, psychiatric diagnostic frameworks, and machine learning applications in mental health. He emphasizes translating data science into clinical practice, addressing challenges like overfitting and model validation in psychiatric research.

Gian PorroView profile

Researcher

• Renewable Energy
• Geothermal Energy
• Energy Economics
• +3 more

Gian Porro is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he has worked since 2005. His career spans over three decades, including 22 years at ConocoPhillips in technical, consulting, and supervisory roles within the Upstream business. He holds advanced degrees in Mineral Economics (Colorado School of Mines) and Geophysics (Stanford University). Education: Master of Science in Mineral Economics, Colorado School of Mines Education: Master of Science in Geophysics, Stanford University Education: Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, Stanford University Porro specializes in geothermal energy analysis , renewable energy economics , and market penetration modeling . His work focuses on assessing geothermal electricity generation competitiveness, energy demand elasticity, and policy-driven renewable adoption. He contributes to the Renewable Electricity Futures series and techno-economic evaluations of energy projects. His recent publications (2014–2007) explore U.S. renewable energy scenarios, geothermal resource mapping in sedimentary basins, and economic impacts of clean energy investments. Porro actively collaborates with the American Solar Energy Society and International Association for Energy Economics , providing analytical leadership in energy system transitions.

Michael StowersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Personnel Psychology
• Military Psychology
• +3 more

Michael Stowers serves as an Assistant Professor and Program Chair in the Business Psychology Online Department at The Chicago School, teaching Advanced Statistics, Job Analysis and Employee Selection, and Comprehensive Exam courses while chairing student dissertations across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. His educational background includes: B.A. in Chemistry from Knox College (2003) M.A. in I/O Psychology from The Chicago School (2005) Psy.D. in Business Psychology from The Chicago School (2011) Dr. Stowers' research centers on personality assessment for predicting job performance in high-risk occupations, military success prediction, and violence/terrorism studies, with expertise spanning forensic psychology, police/military applications, resilience assessment, and quantitative methodologies. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in law enforcement and military contexts. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on psychological assessment in extreme occupational environments, particularly military suitability prediction as demonstrated in his 2011 Journal of Organizational Psychology article examining personality correlates of hostile deployment success. As an academic advisor, he supervises dissertation research across methodological paradigms while maintaining active industry engagement through consulting for Fortune 500 assessment firms specializing in employee selection and development. His professional memberships include the Consortium of Police Psychology Services, Society for Police and Criminal Psychology, and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychologists.

Effie KesidouView profile

Professor

• Economics of Innovation
• Sustainability
• Eco-Innovation
• +6 more

Effie Kesidou is Professor and Chair in Economics of Innovation & Sustainability at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, concurrently serving as Head of the Graduate School in the Faculty of Business. She holds additional appointments as Senior Research Associate at Warwick Business School's Enterprise Research Centre and CORD Fellow at Arizona State University's Center for Organization Research & Design. Her academic credentials comprise: PhD in Economics from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands MSc in Development Economics from University of East Anglia, UK BSc in Economics from University of Macedonia, Greece Professor Kesidou's research employs rigorous economic methodologies to investigate sustainability transitions through innovation. She examines institutional frameworks, market demands, and organizational capabilities driving eco-innovation, with particular focus on how international standards like ISO14001 affect corporate financial and ESG performance. Her work integrates economic geography perspectives to analyze how city-regional ecosystems foster green innovation and productivity growth, bridging theoretical economics with practical sustainability challenges across diverse industrial contexts. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals intensifying research on digitalization's dual role in climate mitigation and innovation. She systematically investigates how digital technologies enable sustainability strategies in SMEs, examines trade-offs between digital transformation and net-zero goals, and explores sector-specific applications in textiles, electric vehicles, and circular economy systems. Her empirical approach consistently leverages firm-level data across global contexts, demonstrating methodological rigor in connecting micro-level business practices with macro-level sustainability transitions. Her scholarly recognition includes: Best Paper Award in SMEs, Growth, and Performance (Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, UK, 2022) Best Paper Award in Innovation (British Academy of Management, UK, 2013) Professor Kesidou actively supervises eight PhD candidates while mentoring completed dissertations on innovation strategy and economic development. Her research program secures substantial funding from NERC (£113,153), ESRC (£43,461), and EU H2020 (£420,685), demonstrating sustained competitiveness in major grant competitions. Current projects address circular fashion systems, productivity in twin transitions, and JUST2CE circular economy implementation across European regions. She contributes to Leeds University's Applied Institute for Research in Economics and Centre for Technology Innovation and Engagement, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations on sustainable economic development and innovation policy.

Andreas DudasView profile

Lecturer

• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Culture
• +7 more

Andreas Dudas is a lecturer at Swiss universities, thought leader, and founder of the BE SHIRO Foundation. As a Top 100 Speaker, he focuses on leadership, corporate culture, and digital transformation, emphasizing authenticity, appreciation, and self-leadership. Employer Branding Human Resource Management Communication Leadership Development Team Culture His research explores transformative leadership models, digital age HR strategies, and energy management in the workplace. He advocates for purpose-driven careers and organizational unity. His blog posts and lectures highlight trends in agile leadership, talent acquisition, and digital adaptation. Key subfields include transformational leadership, employer branding, digital HR practices, and workplace mindfulness. Scientific Awards: Top 100 Speaker Andreas works with organizations to reinvent HR systems, improve communication frameworks, and develop inspiring leadership models for sustainable corporate cultures.

Donald M. TruxilloView profile

Professor

• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Recruitment and Hiring Processes
• Workplace Safety and Health
• +4 more

Donald M. Truxillo is a Professor in the Department of Work & Employment Studies at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, Ireland, and a member of the Ageing Research Centre. Previously, he served as a professor in the industrial/organizational psychology program at Portland State University. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Louisiana State University His research centers on recruitment methodologies, workplace safety, age-related work dynamics, and organizational socialization. He investigates employer hiring practices, applicant experiences during recruitment, and age discrimination impacts on workplace well-being and performance. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through advancing fair employment practices. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on organizational socialization meta-analyses, age discrimination mechanisms, and applicant behavior in digital hiring contexts. These works employ mixed-methods approaches spanning qualitative interviews, multilevel modeling, and cross-cultural field studies, reflecting his expertise in bridging theoretical I/O psychology with practical HR solutions. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Grants (2013, 2015, 2017) for international research in Italy and Portugal SIOP Distinguished Teaching Contributions Award (2017) SIOP Distinguished Service Contributions Award (2012) Fellowships: SIOP, APA, APS, and IAAP Prof. Truxillo has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and two influential textbooks. His research receives consistent funding from the SHRM Foundation, NIOSH, and NSF, with recent projects examining online hiring privacy and security. He serves on ten editorial boards including Journal of Applied Psychology and Personnel Psychology, and has held SIOP leadership roles as Program Chair, Conference Chair, and External Relations Officer. He maintains active international collaborations through the Ageing Research Centre at UL and the University of Trento's Doctoral Training Board (since 2010), with research partnerships spanning Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland.

• Quantum Computing
• Machine Learning
• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• +1 more

Giacomo Vitali is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer and Systems Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino , Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), while also serving as a Lecturer at the same institution. His research focuses on Quantum Computing , Machine Learning , and Parallel and Distributed Systems . Education: M.Sc. in Physics of Fundamental Interactions (2018) from the University of Pisa Research: Pioneering hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for industrial applications, including BBQ-mIS and DEN models for graph problems and quantum hardware optimization Teaching: Contributing to courses on Quantum Hardware Design and Quantum Computing at the M.Sc. level, as well as undergraduate courses in Computer Science

Hong MaView profile

Professor

• China's Economy
• International Trade
• Economic Development
• +3 more

Dr. Hong Ma is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He serves as Deputy Director of the Department of Economics and thesis advisor at Schwarzman College, while also holding editorial roles as Associate Editor for Journal of Comparative Economics and China Economic Review . Bachelor of Economics, Fudan University (2002, Outstanding Graduate of Shanghai) Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Davis (2009) His research focuses on China's economy, particularly in international trade and economic development. Recent work examines trade wars, VAT rebates allocation, Section 301 tariffs, and exchange rate impacts on exports. Selected academic achievements include publications in Journal of International Economics , Review of Economics and Statistics , and Economic Journal , with notable studies on FDI liberalization, trade policy uncertainty, and global value chains. He received the National Outstanding Youth Fund (International Trade) and was selected as Changjiang Scholars Program Young Scholar in 2017.

Zhang ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Job Design
• Workplace Well-being
• +3 more

Zhang Chen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership and Organizational Management and Assistant Dean at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Tsinghua University (where he was named Outstanding Graduate) and completed his PhD at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His research centers on organizational behavior with specific expertise in job design and redesign, workplace time/energy management, and proactive organizational behavior. Current investigations examine how task sequencing affects workday well-being, the interplay between meetings and individual work on knowledge worker energy, and leadership emergence dynamics. His work bridges academic rigor with practical application through publications in top journals and Harvard Business Review practitioner articles. Dr. Zhang teaches doctoral course 'Management Research Methods I' and undergraduate courses including 'Thinking and Doing in Management', which has been designated a Tsinghua University General Education Honors Course. He serves on Tsinghua's Online Teaching Expert Group and General Education Course Committee, having received multiple teaching awards including the University's Annual Teaching Excellence Award and Young Teacher Teaching Competition First Prize. Tsinghua University Advanced Worker (2022) Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor (2024) Gong Yuzhi Teaching Fellowship for General Education (2022) National Natural Science Foundation of China research projects School of Economics and Management Teaching Excellence First Prize (2020-2023) As an active researcher and educator, he leads multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects while translating findings into practical workplace solutions through Harvard Business Review publications. His teaching philosophy emphasizes human-centered approaches, blending online and offline methods to enhance student engagement in management education.

ONUR OKUView profile

Researcher

• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Tourism Management
• +1 more

Onur Oku is a Researcher at the Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Tourism, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey, a position he has held since 2016. Previously, he served at the Faculty of Business at the same university (2015-2016) and at Akdeniz University's Alanya Faculty of Business (2011-2015). His educational background includes a PhD in Tourism Management from Akdeniz University (2023), a Master's in Tourism Business and Hotel Management (2013), a non-thesis Master's in International Trade and Money Management from Marmara University (2011), and a Bachelor's in Tourism Management from Boğaziçi University (2005). Dr. Oku's research focuses on Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Management, and Tourism Technologies. His work addresses critical issues in the tourism industry, including security perceptions of foreign tourists, sustainable practices in all-inclusive resorts, and the impact of tourism on local communities and urban life satisfaction. His methodology frequently employs survey-based analysis and performance evaluation techniques. His publications reveal a strong regional focus on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, particularly Alanya. Key themes include tourism security assessments, sustainability benchmarking of resort systems, and community-level tourism impacts. His work demonstrates consistent application of quantitative methods like Importance-Performance Analysis and structural equation modeling. Dr. Oku has secured research funding through projects including the national "Responsible Tourism, Seamless Future" initiative (2013) and the EU-funded "Piloting Job Rotation Programme for Employment Development in Agriculture Sector" (2013-2016). He maintains professional development through certifications in occupational health and safety, SmartPLS structural equation modeling, and Amadeus reservation systems. He serves as Erasmus Coordinator at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University and is an active member of the TODOSK Toroslar Nature Sports Club since 2023, reflecting his alignment with nature-based recreation principles central to his sustainable tourism research.