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Liz ChesworthView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Early Childhood Education
• Play Cultures
• Curriculum Development
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Liz Chesworth is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the School of Education, University of Sheffield . A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), her work bridges research, teaching, and professional practice. BA (Hons), PGCE, PhD Her research focuses on contemporary play cultures , dynamic curriculum approaches , and children’s participation in research . She explores power dynamics in peer cultures and digital play’s impact on well-being, with funded projects like the Lego Foundation's Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children and EU Horizon 2020’s MakEY makerspace initiative. Her work has received international recognition through keynotes and consultancy. Recent publications emphasize participatory methods, cross-cultural family engagement, and technology integration in early years. She co-edits journals and serves on editorial boards, while leading the full-time Masters in Early Childhood Education and teaching in the White Rose Doctoral Training Programme . Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Liz collaborates with institutions such as The Froebel Trust and contributes to policy debates on inclusive practices.

• Textile Design
• Craft Processes
• Experiential Knowledge
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Nithikul Nimkulrat is a Professor and Head of Department of Textile Design at the Estonian Academy of Arts since 2013. She has previously held roles at Aalto University (2004–2010) and Loughborough University (2011–2013). Her research bridges textile practice with experiential knowledge in craft processes , emphasizing design research and mathematical integration in textile art. Her academic journey includes a Doctor of Arts degree (2009) from Aalto University, focusing on textile material expressivity beyond visible/touchable qualities . She has been an elected council member of the Design Research Society (DRS) and convenes the DRS Special Interest Group on Experiential Knowledge (EKSIG). Research interests revolve around textile design , craft processes , and mathematical modeling in textiles. Recent work explores interactive textiles for nonverbal communication and collaborative making in craft and virtual reality . Publications like Crafting Textiles in the Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2016) highlight her contributions. Key article trends include mathematical diagrams for knotted textiles somaesthetic interactions via disturbing experiences experiential knowledge in interdisciplinary design interactive artifacts for inclusive education Scientific awards: Publishing Scholar of the Year (2016, Estonian Academy of Arts) Distinguished Reviewer, Journal of Research Practice (2007) Supervision includes PhD and Master’s students working on topics such as heritage production , handbag design , and interactive light textiles . She has also served as an external examiner for universities globally.

Christine Van ToornView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Information Systems
• Business Analytics
• Environmental Sustainability
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Christine Van Toorn is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School, within the School of Information Systems and Technology Management. Her research focuses on the intersection of human-computer interaction, business analytics, and environmental sustainability, with an emphasis on how digital tools enable organizational ambidexterity and continuous innovation. Affiliation: University of New South Wales Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Research Themes: Business analytics, digital transformation, gamification, knowledge management, and sustainable information systems Van Toorn's recent work explores the role of business analytics in balancing exploration and exploitation for sustainability, and the evolving competencies of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in the post-pandemic era. She has also investigated the integration of United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) into information systems curricula and the application of generative AI in educational knowledge management. Her publications span journals like Information Systems Journal , Behaviour and Information Technology , and Information and Management , alongside conference proceedings at PACIS and ECIS. Van Toorn serves on the UNSW Co-operative Scholarship Sponsor Steering Committee and is an Associate Member of the Australian Society of CPAs and ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association).

• Knowledge Management
• Organizational Learning
• Business Informatics
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Alexander Kaiser serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Knowledge Management at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). With over two decades of academic experience since his appointment in March 2000, he has established himself as a leading figure in knowledge management, organizational learning, and strategic vision development. His position as Head of Department and Deputy Director demonstrates his significant institutional leadership within the university. Dr. Kaiser completed his education at the University of Vienna, where he studied business informatics. He earned his doctorate with distinction from the Vienna University of Economics and Business, followed by his habilitation in Business Administration and Business Informatics in December 1999, which was awarded the prestigious Cardinal Innitzer Promotion Prize and Senator Wilhelm Wilfling Promotion Prize . His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both business administration and information systems. His research focuses on the intersection of knowledge management, organizational learning, and spiritual dimensions of professional work. Kaiser has pioneered approaches to spiritual knowledge management, exploring how individuals and organizations can develop toward their 'best version' through meaningful knowledge processes. His work on vision development as a knowledge-creating process has significantly contributed to strategic management literature. He investigates how organizations can identify hidden needs, develop sustainable visions, and implement learning processes that incorporate future-oriented thinking, with recent work examining the connection between spirituality, calling, and knowledge management. Over his prolific career, Kaiser has published 91 scholarly works spanning from 1988 to 2025, with a noticeable acceleration in output since 2010. His publication pattern reveals a clear evolution from technical business informatics topics toward more holistic approaches integrating knowledge management with organizational psychology, spirituality, and sustainability. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate his growing focus on wisdom, AI, and the integration of rational and non-rational knowledge in business contexts. Cardinal Innitzer Promotion Prize Senator Wilhelm Wilfling Promotion Prize Beyond his academic work, Professor Kaiser maintains strong practical connections through his role as founder and managing director of WaVe - Center for Growth and Change. His professional training as a systemic coach complements his academic research, creating a unique bridge between theoretical knowledge management frameworks and practical organizational applications. He has developed innovative methodologies like the 'Theory Wave' for sustainable vision development and tools for assessing transversal professional competences that have been implemented in both academic and business settings. As department head, Kaiser leads a research team focused on advancing knowledge management theory while maintaining strong connections to practical applications. The department hosts symposium series that foster interdisciplinary dialogue between academia and practice, reflecting Kaiser's commitment to ensuring knowledge management research remains relevant to real-world organizational challenges.

Stacey A. LangwickView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Anthropology of the Body
• Postcolonial Science Studies
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Stacey A. Langwick is a cultural and medical anthropologist at Cornell University , where she holds a joint position in the Department of Anthropology and Science and Technology Studies . An active member of Cornell's Global Health Program and Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program , she leads the Qualities of Life working group at the Einaudi Center while co-organizing the Ecological Learning Collaboratory and Translating Vitalities international collective. Education : PhD in Anthropology (UNC Chapel Hill) Master of Public Health (UNC Chapel Hill) Bachelor of Arts (Agnes Scott College) Her groundbreaking research examines healing practices in East Africa, particularly Tanzania, focusing on toxicity , ontological politics , and plant-based sovereignty . Through ethnographic studies of dawa lishe (nutritious medicine) and mlonge tree therapies, she challenges conventional boundaries between food/medicine, traditional/modern, and human/non-human. Current publications like " Properties of (Dis)Possession " (2021) and " Groundwork for Planetary Health " (2022) reveal how Tanzanian healers navigate neoliberal restructuring while cultivating postcolonial knowledge production . Earlier works including " Bodies, Politics and African Healing " (2011) established her as a leading voice in medical anthropology's ontological turn. Major Awards : Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship Multiple grants from NSF, Wenner-Gren, and Fulbright Langwick actively bridges art and anthropology through the Johnson Art Museum collaboration and Moshi medical school garden project. She mentors medical students in Tanzania while co-leading the Uzima Collective , a transnational group of scholars, clinicians, and artists reimagining 21st-century medicine.

Joanne YooView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Writing as Inquiry
• Autoethnography
• Narrative Inquiry
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Dr Joanne Yoo is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She specializes in teacher education with expertise in writing pedagogy, academic literacy, and qualitative research methodologies. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with pre-service teacher education across primary and secondary programs at UTS, where she has worked intensively in quality teacher education development. Joanne began her career teaching English and ESL to secondary students in South Korea, where she first explored autoethnography and narrative inquiry methodologies. Her educational background in teaching English and ESL formed the foundation for her current research trajectory focused on writing as inquiry and embodied practices in academic contexts. Her research centers on writing as inquiry and embodied practices in academic work, investigating how creative, poetic, and sensory-rich writing approaches can transform research and teaching. She challenges conventional academic writing norms by advocating for methodologies that bridge personal and professional knowledge through lived experience. Her book Evocative Qualitative Inquiry Writing and Research Through Embodiment and the Poetic (2022) provides a comprehensive framework for understanding writing as an aesthetic and embodied practice in academic research. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent exploration of feminist research methodologies , time and temporality in academia , and the relationship between embodiment and knowledge production . Her work often examines the tensions between institutional demands and authentic academic practice, particularly how writing can serve as a transformative tool for both teachers and researchers navigating contemporary academic pressures. Joanne actively supervises Masters Research and PhD students and has secured significant research funding including 'A day in a life' of a child in Australia and Korea (2019-2026), the Claremont PBL project (2016-2017), and research on the Implementation of the New English K-10 Syllabus (2015-2017). Her collaborative work extends through the UTS Hub School partnership with Sydney primary schools, demonstrating her commitment to bridging theory and practice in teacher education with attention to how creative writing approaches enhance both teacher development and student learning outcomes.

Anna MichálkováView profile

Associate Professor

• Regional Tourism
• Destination Management
• Tourism Economics
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Anna Michálková is an Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism, Faculty of Commerce, Bratislava University of Economics and Business. Her expertise spans regional tourism, destination management, and tourism economics, with a focus on sustainable development and innovation. Education: Study stays at University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), University of Economics in Vienna (Austria), and University Lüneburg (Germany). Her research investigates institutional frameworks for destination management, tourism cluster dynamics, and economic impacts of tourism, particularly in crisis periods. She emphasizes stakeholder cooperation, societal value metrics, and sustainable growth strategies. Key trends in her publications include regional policy integration, gazelle enterprises in tourism, and cross-border collaboration. She has led projects like KEGA 034EU-4/2020 on innovative teaching methods and VEGA grants on competitiveness and innovation. Anna supervises bachelor and master programs in tourism management, teaches case studies in German, and collaborates with institutions across Europe. Her work bridges academia and practice through projects with local governments and tourism organizations.

Anu PuusaView profile

Professor

• Co-operatives
• Organizational Identity
• Organizational Change
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Anu Puusa is a Professor in Management at the Business School, University of Eastern Finland , with a focus on cooperatives, organizational identity, change, and work-community skills. Her research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing democratic governance, the dual nature of cooperatives, and qualitative methodologies. She serves on boards such as Cooperatives Europe and Pellervo Coop Center , reflecting her commitment to cooperative principles. Research Interests : Co-operatives, Organizational Identity, Change Management, Work-Community Skills, Trust Dynamics, Knowledge Sharing, Innovation Processes Education : Doctor of Philosophy (KTT), with expertise in interpretative paradigm research Recent Publications highlight trends in cooperative governance, resilience in business contexts, and the interplay of trust and member commitment. Her work spans journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings in Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management , Nordic Journal of Business , and Deusto, Estudios Cooperativos . Scientific Awards : Recognized as an awarded teacher Collaborations include partnerships with scholars like Juha Kinnunen, Sami Karhu, and Pasi Tuominen, as well as contributions to projects like the WoCuE Final Report and Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management .

• Migration Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Brexit and Migration
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Professor Michaela Benson is Professor of Public Sociology at Lancaster University's School of Social Sciences. She is internationally recognised for her leadership in Migration Studies and Urban Sociology, with her work critically examining Brexit and migration, lifestyle migration, class, space and place, and self-build housing. Since 2022 she also serves as Chief Executive of The Sociological Review , a charitable foundation advancing public sociology. Education & Recognition: Michaela holds a PhD and was elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) in 2025. Research Interests: Her research agenda centres on the intersections of migration, citizenship, and urban life, with a particular focus on how these phenomena are reshaped by Brexit. She explores lifestyle migration as a lens on class, coloniality, and identity, and interrogates the meanings of home and housing through self-build practices. Her work is marked by a commitment to reflexive, empirical methodologies and public engagement. Scholarly Output: Across more than 60 publications, her recent articles span critiques of post-Brexit bordering practices, the colonial legacies shaping UK migration regimes, and innovative pedagogies in sociology. A consistent theme is the biopolitical and geopolitical dimensions of migration governance, analysed through ethnographic and multi-sensory methods. Awards & Fellowships: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) – 2025 British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship – 2020-2021 Research Funding & Projects: Brexit, citizens’ rights and British Citizens in the EU-27 5 years on – ESRC consultancy (2025) Rebordering Britain and Britons after Brexit (MIGZEN) – ESRC (2021-2024) BrExpats: Freedom of Movement, Citizenship and Brexit in the lives of Britons resident in the European Union – ESRC (2017-2019) PhD Supervision & Research Groups: She welcomes doctoral researchers working on migration and citizenship, Brexit, class, home and housing, and urban sociology, especially those employing qualitative or ethnographic methods. She is affiliated with the Centre for Alternatives to Social and Economic Inequalities and the Centre for Health Futures .

Simanti BanerjeeView profile

Professor

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Environmental Economics
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Simanti Banerjee is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she joined in August 2014. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at Oberlin College (2013-14) and as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Stirling in Scotland UK (2010-13). She earned her Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University in 2010. Her research focuses on analyzing coordination within groups, inter-personal bargaining, and the impact of information, communication and social networks on human decision making. She uses experimental and behavioral economic methods to study conservation policies, technology adoption, and decision making under risk & uncertainty. Her work has been funded by grants from USDA and NSF, and she has established the Behavioral and Experimental Economics Lab (BEEL) at UNL. Professor Banerjee teaches Environmental & Natural Resource Economics (AECN-NREE 265) at the undergraduate level and co-teaches Behavioral & Experimental Economics (AECN 818) at the graduate level. Her publication record shows consistent research in spatial coordination, conservation auctions, behavioral economics, and agricultural policy, with a particular emphasis on how information and communication affect environmental decision making in agricultural contexts. Her recent work has increasingly focused on regenerative ranching practices, soil health, and ecosystem services valuation. She has received significant research funding from USDA and NSF to support her work on environmental and agricultural economics. Her collaborative network includes researchers from multiple institutions across the United States and internationally. Professor Banerjee has advised numerous graduate students, including current PhD candidates Abdelmalek Hammami, Hanin Hosny, and Diya Ganguly, as well as MS students. Her research program demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding how economic principles can be applied to solve environmental challenges in agricultural settings.

Katherine DooleyView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Injury Prevention
• Groin Pain
• Hamstring Injuries
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Kate Dooley is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Orange campus, specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. She commenced her academic role in July 2021, teaching third-year students in courses PHS313 and PHS314 while maintaining active clinical research engagement. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhysio(Hons)) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded on 15 February 2022. Her doctoral research quantified movement strategy differences in male athletes with historical groin pain during agility running tasks. Dr. Dooley's research centers on sports injury prevention mechanisms, particularly groin and hamstring pathologies in athletes, utilizing advanced biomechanical analysis and functional MRI techniques. She pioneers clinician-driven research translation through the Research In Practice Network (RIPN), addressing implementation barriers between evidence and clinical settings while advancing value-based care frameworks for musculoskeletal conditions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) biomechanical investigations of groin/hamstring injuries using motion capture and functional MRI; (2) development of high-value care consensus statements for musculoskeletal physiotherapy; and (3) methodological innovations in practice-based research networks that empower clinicians as co-researchers. Her work consistently bridges elite sports science with community clinical practice. Scientific recognition includes: Inaugural Change One Thing Award (2023) from Charles Sturt University for integrating LGBTQIA+ content into physiotherapy curricula As a research leader, she co-supervises Honours students and secured US$295k through the 'HAMI' grant (funded by GE Healthcare and NBA Orthopaedics), coordinating multi-site collaborations across six Australian universities. Her grant portfolio emphasizes methodological development in functional MRI and 3D motion capture biomechanics, with ongoing focus on athlete movement strategy analysis. She directs methodological development for the RIPN steering committee—a clinician-researcher partnership generating practice-relevant studies across regional Australia—and leads the 'HAMI' collaboration's functional MRI arm, solving technical challenges in scanning anteromedial thigh structures through industry partnerships with GE Healthcare.

André LaplumeView profile

Professor

• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
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Dr. André Laplume is a Professor in the Entrepreneurship & Strategy Department at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD, MBA, and BCS in addition to extensive industry experience in IT consulting and entrepreneurship. His research focuses on strategic innovation, spinout ventures, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, with a notable 2024 book on spinout transitions. He has served as Director of Research-Based Graduate Programs at the Yeates School of Graduate Studies (2019–2024) and Interim Director of the Entrepreneurship Research Institute (2024–2025). Dr. Laplume’s teaching portfolio includes courses on strategic management, intrapreneurship, and innovation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research has been featured in top journals such as Journal of Business Venturing Insights and Journal of Management , with a focus on spinouts, entrepreneurial barriers, and stakeholder dynamics. He actively mentors graduate students in Management, Data Science, and related disciplines. Professional contributions include co-founding LaunchScore.com, a data-driven startup recommendation tool, and over 14 peer-reviewed articles addressing topics like restrictive covenant enforcement, startup diversity, and agile innovation frameworks. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in corporate innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

• Relationship marketing
• Marketing technology
• Services marketing
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Assoc Prof Sara Thaichon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism and Marketing at Griffith University, Australia. She holds affiliations with the Griffith Asia Institute and Griffith Institute for Tourism. A recognized expert in customer behavior, relationship management, and marketing technology, her work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with governments, NGOs, and enterprises. Dr. Thaichon has secured over $4 million in research funding and published over 80 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals like the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and Journal of Retailing. Her research focuses on digital marketing, AI ethics, consumer behavior, and VR/AR applications in retail. Education: PhD in Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) Research Interests: Marketing technology, AI in consumer behavior, VR/AR retail applications, consumer trust, and sustainable marketing practices. Awards & Honors: ANZMAC Emerging Marketing Researcher of the Year Award (2022) GBS PVC's Research Excellence Award (2022, 2024) Rising Star (Early Achievers Leaderboard) by The Australian (2020) Grants & Collaborations: Australia-ASEAN Tourism Forum (2021-2022) AI Marketplace Project (CSIRO collaboration) SMART CEM: AI in hospitality customer experience (2024-2026) Labs & Teams: Griffith Asia Institute Griffith Institute for Tourism

Brian M. KleinerView profile

Professor

• Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
• Macroergonomics
• Construction Safety
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Brian M. Kleiner is a Professor in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech and serves as Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction, a joint venture between the Colleges of Engineering and Architecture and Urban Studies. He holds the Ralph H. Bogle Professorship and has been recognized with numerous awards for teaching, research, and leadership. Dr. Kleiner’s education includes a Ph.D. (1990), M.S.I.E. (1983), and B.A. (1981) from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His professional history spans over 30 years at Virginia Tech, where he has led initiatives in macroergonomics, construction safety, and socio-technical systems. His research focuses on human factors engineering, macroergonomics, and work system design, with emphasis on construction safety, healthcare systems, and organizational resilience. He directs the Macroergonomics and Group Decision Systems Laboratory and co-founded the Center for Innovation in Construction Safety and Health Research. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on safety climate in construction supply chains, electrical hazard prevention, and human-centered smart housing design. His work has been supported by federal grants and industry partnerships, addressing critical challenges in occupational safety and health. Awards highlight his contributions to teaching, including multiple Paul E. Torgersen Awards, and leadership, such as the Distinguished Professor Award from the Construction Industry Institute. He actively serves on national advisory boards, including the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

• Agricultural Ecology
• Sustainable Food Production
• Evidence Synthesis
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Professor Nicola Randall is a Professor of Evidence Synthesis and Agroecology at Harper Adams University, where she leads the Centre for Evidence-Based Agriculture (CEBA) and the Agroecology for Sustainable Agri-food (AFS) research group. She holds a BSc (Hons), PhD, and a CertTHE in higher education. Her research focuses on agricultural ecology, sustainable food systems, and evidence-based decision-making in environmental and agricultural policies. She chairs the EU-NESA Network (CA23107 2024-2028) and serves on advisory boards for organizations such as the Food Standards Agency and Ceres2030. Her work emphasizes systematic reviews, evidence synthesis methodologies, and bridging gaps between research and policy. She has secured over £1 million in research funding, collaborating with bodies like BBSRC, DEFRA, and EU H2020. Education: BSc (Hons), PhD, CertTHE Teaching Roles: Course leader for Agroecology MSc, module leader for Fundamentals of Agroecology and International Agroecology Professional Memberships: British Ecological Society (Agroecology Committee), Society for Conservation Biology Her research spans topics like regenerative agriculture, pollinator ecology, and humane slaughter practices. She advises on international projects, including FAO initiatives and smallholder farming interventions in Africa. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for sustainable agriculture and environmental governance.