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Carsten Nico Portefée HjortsøView profile

Associate Professor

• Institutional theory
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
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Carsten Nico Portefée Hjortsø is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Project Management and Strategy with over 15 years of experience in management research, teaching, and international capacity building initiatives. His work bridges academic theory and practical development applications across multiple continents. His educational background includes: MSc in Forestry (1997) PhD in Natural Resource Management Both degrees were obtained at the Centre of Forest and Landscape, LIFE, University of Copenhagen, establishing his foundation in resource management systems. Professor Hjortsø's research spans institutional theory, entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, and capacity building, with strong methodological expertise in systems thinking and operations research. His work consistently addresses sustainable resource management challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, connecting institutional frameworks with practical business and educational solutions in developing contexts. Current projects focus on agri-entrepreneurship integration in African higher education and municipal climate transition frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Institutional analysis of innovation ecosystems in agri-food systems, particularly in African and Vietnamese contexts; (2) Sustainable transition frameworks for climate policy implementation at municipal levels; and (3) Pedagogical development in entrepreneurship education through international capacity building projects. His methodological signature combines soft systems methodology with multi-criteria decision analysis, often applied to stakeholder-intensive resource management challenges in developing economies. Professor Hjortsø has supervised six PhD students and over 25 MSc projects, demonstrating significant mentorship capacity. His major grant portfolio includes: Project Manager for Danida-funded Forest Management in Bolivia (FOMABO) capacity building project (2004-2011) Project Manager for University of Copenhagen's Innovation and Entrepreneurship initiative (2014-2016) National Component Coordinator for DK-Malaysia Capacity-building project on Multipurpose Forestry He actively collaborates with institutions across Africa, Asia, and South America through the Section for Production, Markets and Policy, with recent work focusing on community engagement in agricultural universities and municipal climate planning frameworks. His international consultancy work includes stakeholder analysis training in Malaysia, natural resource management workshops in Vietnam, and project evaluation in Nepal and Tanzania.

Max BlumenthalView profile

Lecturer

• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Operations Management
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Max Blumenthal serves as a Lecturer in the Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Operations department at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. His academic position places him within one of the university's prominent business education units. Based on his departmental affiliation, Blumenthal's research interests likely span strategic management frameworks, entrepreneurial ventures, and operational efficiency methodologies within business contexts. His teaching responsibilities would encompass foundational and advanced courses related to business strategy formulation, startup development, and organizational operations. As a Lecturer, he contributes to the academic mission of the Leeds School of Business, focusing primarily on undergraduate and graduate instruction rather than research-intensive faculty responsibilities. His role emphasizes practical business knowledge transfer to students preparing for careers in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and operational leadership positions.

• Organization Studies
• Leadership
• Team Management
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Viviana Meschitti, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management, University of Bergamo. Her academic journey includes a Doctorate in Communication Sciences (2012) and an MSc in Communication with a major in Media Management (2006), both from Università della Svizzera italiana. She serves as the Delegate for Internationalization in the Department of Business Management Sciences and co-directs a Master's program in Human Resource Management and Development with the University of Milan. Research Focus: Organization studies, leadership, team management, gender equality, and gender disparities in academic career progression. Published in journals like Leadership , Studies in Higher Education , and Gender in Management . Professional Roles: Co-chair for the 2025 EGOS Colloquium at Unibg; external examiner for Sheffield Hallam University. Key Publications (2019–2025): Explore topics such as HRM in Italian textile SMEs, gender discrimination in academia, informal workload allocation in UK universities, and the impact of funding schemes on academic careers. Her work bridges organizational ethics, gender equity, and institutional change.

• Strategic management
• business model design
• enterprise growth
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Professor Chiu Yi-chia is a distinguished faculty member at the Graduate Institute of Technology, Innovation and Intellectual Property Management, College of Business, National Chengchi University. He has served as a Professor since 2014 and has held significant administrative positions including Director of the Institute and Executive Director of MBA programs. His educational background includes a PhD in Technology Management from National Chiao Tung University (2000-2003) and a Master's degree from the same institution (1995-1997). Professor Chiu specializes in strategic management, business model design, enterprise growth, platform and ecosystem competition, and digital competition strategy. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly in technology-intensive industries. He has published extensively in top-tier journals on topics related to technology management, corporate venturing, and innovation strategy. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on business model innovation, technology portfolio management, and strategic approaches to corporate growth in digital ecosystems. His work frequently examines the interplay between organizational capabilities, technological resources, and competitive strategy across multiple contexts including SMEs, technology firms, and platform businesses. Distinguished Long-service Teacher Award (20 years) Outstanding Service Teacher Award Fellow of the Chinese Association of Technology Management Professor Chiu has supervised numerous graduate students and has led multiple research projects funded by both government agencies and private enterprises. His administrative experience includes serving as Director of the Graduate Institute and Executive Director of MBA programs at National Chengchi University, where he has contributed significantly to curriculum development and program enhancement. He is actively involved with research centers and initiatives at National Chengchi University that focus on technology management, innovation, and intellectual property, contributing to both academic advancement and practical industry applications.

Bulat SanditovView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of innovation
• University-industry linkages
• Economics of intellectual property rights
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Bulat Sanditov is an Associate Professor in Economics at Institut Mines-Télécom Business School (IMT-BS). He holds a PhD in Economics from Maastricht University (2006) and an MSc in Physics from Novosibirsk State University (1995). His career spans academic roles in France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia, including postdoctoral positions at Bocconi University and UNU-MERIT. Education: PhD in Economics (Maastricht University, 2006), MSc in Physics (Novosibirsk State University, 1995) Research Interests: University-industry linkages Economics of intellectual property rights Patents and publications data analysis Economics of networks Financial and economic dynamics Applied econometrics Research Trends: His recent work focuses on financial institutions' networks, corporate venture dynamics, and the certification role of bank loans. Earlier publications analyze knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship, network governance, and R&D collaboration frameworks. Scientific Awards: Prix AIMS for best theoretical paper (2017) EUROFIDAI best paper award (2017) Academic Roles: He has coordinated modules in Digital Economics, Managerial Economics, Data Analysis, and Quantitative Methods for both Grande École and Master of Science programs. Active as a reviewer for 12 academic journals across economics, finance, and innovation studies.

Eliane BucherView profile

Professor

• Digital Labor
• Algorithmic Management
• Gig Economy
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Eliane Bucher is a Professor at the School of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School, specializing in digital labor practices and platform governance. Her research centers on algorithmic management, gig economy dynamics, and digital media literacy within contemporary work environments. Previously, she completed her doctorate at the University of St. Gallen and conducted research at Harvard University's Berkman Center and Stanford's SCANCOR. Her research interests focus on digital labor practices , algorithmic management , digital platform governance , and online community dynamics . She investigates how workers navigate algorithmic control systems, construct identity in gig work environments, and develop voice mechanisms within digital platforms. Her work often examines the psychological and social implications of platform-mediated work, including worker alienation, emotional labor, and mattering perceptions in digital contexts. Bucher's publication record reveals a clear trajectory exploring the intersection of technology and labor relations. Her recent work (2023-2025) increasingly focuses on multimodal identity construction , algorithmic paranoia , and digital voice formation in platform ecosystems. She employs mixed-method approaches including visual methods, qualitative interviews, and large-scale text analysis of community forums to examine worker experiences across platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Airbnb. Her research consistently highlights worker agency within constrained algorithmic systems and the emergent social structures within digital labor markets. Bucher actively investigates worker responses to algorithmic management, including anticipatory compliance behaviors and identity work strategies that help workers navigate platform constraints. Her findings contribute to understanding how digital labor platforms reshape traditional employment relationships and worker organizing possibilities.

Joseph LiPumaView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Global Business
• Strategy
• Innovation
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Joseph LiPuma is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University. He is affiliated with the Rafik B. Hariri Building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. His academic expertise spans global business, strategy, innovation, and international entrepreneurship, with a focus on venture capital dynamics and institutional impacts on emerging markets. Education: DBA (2007), Boston University; MBA (1982), SUNY at Buffalo; BS (1978), SUNY College at Buffalo. LiPuma's research explores the intersection of venture capital, firm internationalization, and institutional frameworks. His work examines risk mitigation strategies in global expansion, contingency models for export performance in emerging economies, and the role of strategic alliances in corporate venture capital. Recent publications highlight knowledge utilization during crises and the influence of reputation on new venture internationalization. His scholarly output, spanning 2008–2020, addresses themes such as venture capital syndication, IPO performance of new ventures, and institutional quality impacts on SME exporting. This body of work positions him as a key contributor to understanding how financial and strategic mechanisms shape entrepreneurial globalization.

• Economic Policy
• Applied Economics
• Innovation Policy
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Elena Cefis is a Professor at the University of Bergamo , affiliated with the Department of Economics . Her work focuses on economic policy , applied economics , and digital transformation , with a strong emphasis on firm-level innovation dynamics and survival analysis. Her research explores innovation policies , technological complexity , and firm productivity , particularly in the context of national strategies like Italy’s Industry 4.0 Plan. Recent publications analyze innovation failure and its learning outcomes, patenting behavior among global R&D leaders, and exit strategies during economic cycles. She supervises academic projects, requiring students to engage in rigorous literature reviews and structured thesis development via Microsoft Teams consultations. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Digital Transformation , International Management , and Economic Policies at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Thomas StahleckerView profile

Researcher

• Regional Innovation Dynamics
• Innovation Policy
• Economic Geography
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Dr. Thomas Stahlecker is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Business Unit 'Regional Innovation Dynamics and Knowledge Exchange' at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe. He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geography from the University of Stuttgart (2005) and has been with Fraunhofer ISI since 2000. His work focuses on regional innovation systems, policy evaluation, and knowledge transfer strategies. Key roles include coordinating projects on regional development strategies (e.g., TechnologieRegion Karlsruhe 2030) and analyzing innovation policy impacts across Germany and Europe. Education: Technical University Aachen (RWTH) – Master's (1998); Doctorate at University of Stuttgart (2005) on 'Regional ties in the start-up and development process of knowledge-intensive service companies'. Research Interests: Innovation-based regional development Regional competitiveness and functional spaces Evaluation of innovation funding programs Public-private partnerships in research Structural change in lagging regions EU structural funds analysis Notable Projects: Over 40 projects including evaluations of Germany's High-Tech Strategy 2025, Saxony's innovation location analysis, and impact studies of major research facilities like DESY's PETRA III. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, focusing on translating mission-oriented strategies into actionable frameworks. Teaching: Led seminars at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) on 'Technology and Innovation-Based Regional Development' and 'Applied Innovation Research'. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed works and reports, including seminal studies on regional innovation systems, cluster policies, and sustainable transformation strategies. Recent focus areas include societal challenges in lagging regions and policy frameworks for resilient development.

Rodney D'SouzaView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Venture Capital
• Opportunity Recognition
• +3 more

Rodney D’Souza is the Managing Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University. He specializes in transforming academic and student ideas into sustainable ventures through cross-campus programs such as accelerators, angel funds, internships, and mentorship initiatives. Education: PhD, University of Louisville MBA, Northern Kentucky University MS, University of Pune Research Interests: His work focuses on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and entrepreneurial competency development. He explores how experiential learning, knowledge heterogeneity, and social networks impact opportunity recognition, venture creation, and firm performance. His research also examines the role of pre-startup advice networks, pedagogical innovations in entrepreneurship training, and behavioral factors affecting startup sustainability. Recent Article Trends: His publications highlight themes such as opportunity identification, venture capital screening processes, and the cognitive aspects of entrepreneurial decision-making. He investigates the integration of legitimacy and kinship ties in new firm founding, the dynamics of entrepreneurial entry, and the influence of early educational interventions on high school students' entrepreneurial intentions. Labs and Teams: As Managing Director, he leads programs like accelerators, mentorship networks, and angel funds to support entrepreneurs across TCU. These initiatives aim to bridge academic research with practical venture development.

Anders Kofod-PetersenView profile

Professor

• Knowledge-Intensive CBR
• Cognitive Systems
• Big Data Analytics
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Anders Kofod-Petersen is Professor at NTNU's Department of Computer Science and CEO of PiedBoeuf implementing industrial AI solutions. His research develops knowledge-intensive case-based reasoning systems for complex problem-solving. With doctorate from NTNU, he focuses on knowledge modeling, mobile informatics, and cognitive systems. He teaches AI/ML courses and has 20+ years experience commercializing AI through startups. Industrial applications: Manufacturing optimization, predictive maintenance, and intelligent mobile services.

• Innovation Economics
• Causal Inference
• Quantitative Methods
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Dr. Dragan Filimonovic is a Research Associate at the Center for International Economics and Business (CIEB), within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Basel and specializes in causal inference and quantitative methods applied to innovation economics. His work focuses on the Swiss innovation landscape, including policy, productivity, and international collaboration. His research interests include Innovation Economics , Causal Inference , and Quantitative Methods , with a strong emphasis on the role of research, policy, and international integration in driving innovation. He investigates topics such as mRNA technology, intellectual property, and the impact of cross-border labor on innovation. Dragan's publications, primarily from 2020 to 2023, reflect a consistent focus on innovation policy, technological change, and the Swiss economy. His work often takes the form of policy reports and expert talks, featuring collaborations with leading economists and industry figures. The research spans fields such as biotechnology , productivity , pharmaceuticals , and science policy , demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding innovation systems. He is actively engaged in research dissemination through the CIEB's Innoscape series, contributing to public and academic dialogue on innovation. His collaborations include prominent researchers such as Rolf Weder, Matthias Niggli, and Christian Rutzer. Dragan Filimonovic does not have any listed scientific awards in the provided text. He does not appear to have formal advisees or students mentioned, but he contributes to team-based research projects and publications. He is associated with the Center for International Economics and Business , where he participates in research initiatives on European integration, trade, and innovation policy. The center serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting economics with real-world policy challenges.

• AI in Healthcare
• Digital Health Strategy
• Computational Statistics
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Dr. Watjana 'Waty' Lilaonitkul is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Digital Health Technologies at University College London's Global Business School for Health , with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, industry, and international development. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and serves as Deputy Director of Alumni and Student Experiences and Research EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) Lead at UCL. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (MIT) Academic Affiliation: University College London Research Areas include: AI-driven healthcare innovation with focus on rare diseases and pandemic preparedness Dynamic time risk prediction for personalized treatment outcomes Complex systems and network physiology for digital biomarker discovery Human-in-the-loop AI for clinical decision support Active learning optimization for rare disease contexts Open-source AI platforms for drug development (PKPDAI.com) Article Trends reveal expertise in applying machine learning to pharmacokinetic data extraction, retinal diagnostics, post-COVID conditions, sepsis monitoring, and multiorgan imaging. Her work emphasizes data scarcity solutions and responsible AI deployment in clinical settings. Scientific Awards : UKRI Rutherford Fellowship (2018-2023) Grant & Advisory Roles : 2024: Appointed to Medical Research Council's Better Methods Better Research (BMBR) panel 2023: Expert reviewer for EPSRC AI Innovation funding and UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training 2021: Reviewer for Medical Research Council's COVID-19 Big Data Secondment Call Leadership includes developing three international patents (UK/EU/US) and co-directing the MSc Digital Health and Entrepreneurship program's flagship module GBSH0044, which trains students to build scalable AI healthcare solutions through startup-style team projects.

Trevor Young-HymanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship
• Worker Ownership
• +3 more

Trevor Young-Hyman serves as Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Sociology at the Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, holding a joint appointment bridging organizational theory and sociological perspectives on workplace structures. His research critically examines how formal and informal organizational architectures influence both corporate performance metrics and employee welfare outcomes. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison BS in Business Administration and French from Washington University in St. Louis He further refined his expertise through a post-doctoral fellowship at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Young-Hyman's scholarly focus centers on decentralized organizations, multi-stakeholder governance systems, worker ownership models, and high-purpose organizational frameworks , employing methodologically diverse approaches including archival analysis, controlled experiments, ethnographic fieldwork, and large-scale surveys. His publication pattern reveals a consistent trajectory toward understanding democratized workplace structures, with recent work in Administrative Science Quarterly and Organization Science exploring worker cooperatives in knowledge-intensive sectors, power dynamics in interorganizational networks, and innovation processes in early-stage ventures. This body of work collectively establishes organizational democracy as a critical variable affecting both economic productivity and social equity. His distinguished recognition includes: Bernstein Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence (2023) Horvat-Vanek Prize for Economics of Participation research (2016) Fidelity Fellowship in Equity Compensation (2015) William J. Fulbright Fellowship Bill Nobles and Louis O. Kelso Fellowships Young-Hyman actively translates research into practice through applied projects like the Pittsburgh Citywide Taskforce on Employee Ownership, where he led data collection and program evaluation for multi-stakeholder collaborations between government agencies and non-profits. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, reflecting his commitment to developing future leaders who understand the human dimensions of organizational design. As an affiliate of the university's Berg Center within the Organizations and Entrepreneurship academic area, he contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives focused on sustainable business models and democratic workplace innovations, particularly through his ongoing work with the Employee Ownership Taskforce.

Dmitry KulishView profile

Professor

• Pharmaceutical Innovation
• Biotechnology
• Technological Innovation
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Dmitry Kulish is a Professor of the Practice at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), serving as Director of Innovation Workshop and teaching multiple courses including "Biomedical Innovation" and "Leadership for Innovators." He leads a new inter-university program in Technological Entrepreneurship established through partnership between Skoltech and MIPT. His educational background includes: MS in Biotechnology from University of Fine Chemical Technologies (Moscow), 1989-1993 PhD in Biochemistry from RAS Institute of Molecular Genetics (Moscow), 1994-1998 Postdoctoral Training in Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School, 1998-2000 MBA in Business Strategy from Wharton School of Business, 2000-2002 Professor Kulish's expertise spans strategic, organizational, and technological topics in Russian and global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, with emphasis on pharmaceutical & medical device innovation, venture development, and product development. His work integrates academic knowledge with practical industry experience, focusing on translating scientific discoveries into viable business ventures through hands-on educational approaches. Professor Kulish has been recognized for teaching excellence, receiving the "Best Professor" title through anonymous student voting in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023. His educational philosophy emphasizes practical application through intensive workshops and specialized courses that build innovation capabilities. As an educator and mentor, Professor Kulish actively advises students and startups through the Innovation Workshop and Entrepreneurship & Innovation curriculum. His consultancy "DrugDevelopment.Ru" advises pharmaceutical and investment companies on strategic healthcare industry issues, while his angel investments support startups in biomedicine, IT, and engineering sectors including wearable cardiac monitors, innovative anticoagulants, and bioresorbable stents.