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• Stakeholder Engagement
• Social Network Theory
• Project Management
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Associate Professor Ken Chung is affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Project Management, serving as Associate Head of Education. He holds a PhD (University of Sydney) and dual undergraduate degrees (B.Sc (Hons I), B.Com). His research focuses on social network theory applied to stakeholder engagement in projects, healthcare coordination, and complex systems. Notable awards include the 2021 Faculty of Engineering Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching and a PMI grant for infrastructure stakeholder engagement research. He has collaborated with organizations like NSW Department of Planning, Google, and Western Sydney Airport. Teaching includes courses like ENGG1850 and PMGT5871. Current projects explore stakeholder analysis, community engagement in infrastructure, and healthcare networks. His expertise spans 20+ years, with international partnerships at Webster Vienna and University of Southern Denmark. Professional activities include editorial roles, ARC grant reviewing, and industry advisory roles. Education highlights: PhD in Information Technologies (2009, Sydney), prior lectureship at University of Wollongong. Industry experience includes Telstra Messaging Group and DoubleClick Australia. Research integrates social physics principles, examining network structures' impact on project success, healthcare outcomes, and organizational behavior. Grants include ARC DP-funded health research and PMI-funded infrastructure studies. Key themes include network-based models for stakeholder engagement, project management innovation, and social capital utilization.

Samer FarajView profile

Professor

• Health Management
• Healthcare Collaboration
• Innovation Management
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Samer Faraj is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Technology, Innovation & Organizing at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. He leads the Research Group on Complex Collaboration and directs the PhD program. His research focuses on healthcare collaboration, innovation, and the impact of emerging technologies on organizations. He holds affiliations with the Department of Social Studies of Medicine and has been a visiting professor at institutions like HEC-Paris and Cambridge University. Faraj earned a BSc from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1980), an SM in Technology & Policy from MIT (1986), and a PhD in Management from Boston University (1998). His work has been funded by SSHRC, NSF, IBM, and the Quebec government, totaling over CAD $7.4M in grants. His research interests span healthcare collaboration, organizational change, and digital innovation. Notable contributions include studies on robotic surgery coordination, AI's role in organizing, and open-source health IT systems. He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for Organization Science and Information and Organization . Faraj has received prestigious awards like the FNEGE 2018 Prix Académique, AOM Best Paper Awards, and the 2013 Desautels Best Doctoral Advisor Award. His work is highly cited, with 23K+ Google Scholar citations. He advises numerous PhD students and leads interdisciplinary research initiatives, including a focus on postgenomics ecosystems and open science consortia. Current projects include the governance of open science, digital infrastructure development, and AI's implications for strategy and organization. His work bridges academic inquiry with real-world applications, emphasizing the societal and organizational impacts of technological change.

Leysia PalenView profile

Professor

• Crisis Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Computing
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Leysia Palen is a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. She was the founding chair of the Department of Information Science, which launched in 2015, and maintains appointments in both the Department of Information Science and Computer Science. Palen is also a faculty fellow with the Institute of Cognitive Science and ATLAS Institute. She received her PhD from the University of California, Irvine in Information and Computer Science in 1998 and has been a faculty member at CU Boulder ever since. Her educational background includes: BS in Cognitive Science from University of California, San Diego MS and PhD in Information and Computer Science from University of California, Irvine Palen is a leader in crisis informatics, an area she forged with her graduate students and colleagues. Her research integrates human-computer interaction (HCI), computer-supported cooperative work, and social computing to address socio-technical issues of societal importance. She conducts empirical research in the interpretivist tradition while adapting quantitative techniques for analyzing large-scale online interactions during crisis events. Her work has earned her the ACM Computer Human Interaction Social Impact Award in 2015, and she was elected to the ACM CHI Academy in 2016. Palen's research examines how people use technology to communicate during emergencies and disasters. Her work spans hurricane response, earthquake recovery, terrorist attacks, and pandemic situations, analyzing social media usage, risk communication patterns, and emergent information infrastructures. She directs Project EPIC (Empowering the Public with Information during Crisis) and co-directs the Center for Software & Society at CU Boulder. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding human-technology interaction in critical situations, with over 90 articles spanning two decades. Palen has secured approximately $5 million in research funding as Principal Investigator from the National Science Foundation, including an NSF CAREER award in 2006. She serves as an Associate Editor for both the Human Computer Interaction Journal (Taylor and Francis) and the Computer-Supported Cooperative Work Journal (Springer), reflecting her leadership in these academic communities. Palen has held positions at Xerox PARC, Boeing Commercial, USWEST Advanced Technologies, and Microsoft Commercial, and has been a faculty member at the University of Aarhus in Denmark and University of Agder in Norway.

• Dental Informatics
• Teledentistry
• Oral Health Policy
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Professor Heiko Spallek is Head of School and Dean at the University of Sydney’s Sydney Dental School, leading the school’s integration with the Faculty of Medicine and Health. He also serves as Academic Lead for Digital Health and Health Service Informatics at the faculty level. His research focuses on advancing dental informatics, teledentistry, and evidence-based practice, while advocating for improved oral health policy and public health initiatives. He holds roles including director at Community Connections Australia and membership in the Charles Perkins Centre. Education: DMD, Dr. med. dent., MSBA(CIS), FACD, FAIDH Leadership: Oversees Sydney Dental School’s academic and clinical programs, emphasizing interprofessional education and digital health innovation. Research interests include leveraging big data and machine learning in dentistry, improving access to oral healthcare through teledentistry, and addressing systemic issues in dental education and policy. He has led projects on laser dentistry applications, dental caries prevention, and healthcare workforce regulation. Notable contributions include the OpenWide conference series, the BigMouth dental data repository, and advocacy for equitable dental funding in Australia. Grants include initiatives on oral hygiene in aged care and analysis of healthcare advertising perceptions. Media engagements highlight his role in public discourse on dental access and policy, including commentary on Australia’s dental crisis and aged care reforms. He actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through platforms like the Dental Informatics Online Community. Labs/Teams: Directs the Sydney Dental School’s research programs in informatics and public health, collaborating with national and international networks such as the National Dental PBRN.

Yong LinView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• Sustainability Strategies
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Dr Yong Lin is an Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He joined the university in September 2021, having previously held academic positions at the University of Greenwich and Huazhong University of Science & Technology. He has also served as a visiting researcher at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, and as a research assistant at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. PhD in Management Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 2002 MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, 1999 Dr Lin’s research focuses on digital transformation and sustainability strategies in operations and supply chains. His key interests include supply chain risk and resilience, digital logistics platforms, business ecosystems, and manufacturing strategies. He explores how digital technologies such as blockchain and RFID can enhance transparency, efficiency, and sustainability across supply networks. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward digitalization, resilience, and sustainability in supply chains, with studies on modular resilience in multinational platforms, blockchain in remanufacturing, and digitalization in healthcare logistics. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as International Journal of Operations and Production Management , Journal of Cleaner Production , and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . Senior Fellow of the Advance HE (Higher Education Academy) Certified Management and Business Educator, Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Dr Lin has led and coordinated several research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the 863 Program, and the European Regional Development Fund. He actively engages in industry consulting to transfer research outcomes into practical business solutions. He welcomes PhD applicants interested in digital transformation, sustainability, logistics platforms, and business ecosystems. He is also involved in advising and mentoring graduate researchers in these domains. Dr Lin is affiliated with the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, where he contributes to research, teaching, and knowledge exchange in operations and supply chain management. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world application, particularly in digital and sustainable supply chain innovation.

• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Systems
• Supply Chain Management
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Sunder Kekre is the Vasantrao Dempo Professor of Operations Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business , where he has held academic appointments since 1984. His research focuses on manufacturing systems, global supply chains, and healthcare operations management. Research Expertise : New product development structures, strategic costing, lean innovation, knowledge sharing in enterprise networks, and business analytics for coordinated supply chains. Key Publications : Contributions to journals like Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management , with work on LNG storage valuation, RFID logistics, and healthcare disparities. Scientific Recognition : Dempo Chair Professorship Bosch Chair Professorship Best Paper Award (1995) Teaching : Courses in Operations Management, Strategic Management of the Enterprise, and Information Systems Project. Non-Academic Experience : Prior engineering roles at Tata Steel (1974-1980) and consulting engagements with Fortune 500 firms like Bosch, Caterpillar, and IBM.

Bradford BellView profile

Professor

• Training and Development
• Team Development and Effectiveness
• Virtual Work
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Bradford S. Bell is the William J. Conaty Professor in Strategic Human Resources and Director of the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's ILR School. His academic career spans roles as editor of Personnel Psychology and fellowships with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and American Psychological Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. Education: B.A. Psychology, University of Maryland (College Park) M.A. and Ph.D. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University Research Focus: Dr. Bell's work centers on training/development, team dynamics, virtual work, and technology's impact on organizations. He has published widely in journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Academy of Management Learning & Education , with over 150+ publications. His research emphasizes practical applications in workplace learning systems and team effectiveness. Awards: Early Career Achievement Award (Academy of Management HR Division, 2008) Professional Contributions: Advises organizations globally on HR strategy through the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies. His consulting spans banking, manufacturing, and public sectors. Active in professional development, he teaches courses on HR management, training, and work teams.

Andy HargreavesView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Educational Change
• Leadership in Education
• Teacher Well-Being
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Andy Hargreaves is an internationally recognized scholar and advisor in education, holding dual roles as Adjunct Professor at Boston College and Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa. He advises governments including Ontario, Scotland, and New Brunswick on educational policy and system reform. His work focuses on leadership, well-being, student engagement, and systemic educational change. Hargreaves co-leads the ARC Education Project and founded CHENINE, a Canadian research initiative advancing pedagogical innovation. Research Interests: Leadership from the Middle Teacher Well-Being and Professional Capital Identity Development in Schools Play-Based Learning Crisis Management in Education Awards: 2023 Canadian EdTech Awards Educator of the Year 2023 RHSU Edu-Scholar #16 2022 National Academy of Education Member 2015 Grawemeyer Award Key Projects: ARC Education Project (7 nations collaboration) CHENINE (Canadian educational innovation hub) Canadian Playful Schools Network Labs/Teams: Directs CHENINE, collaborates through ARC networks, and leads research on global educational transformation.

Carolyn ParkinsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Social Psychology
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Carolyn Parkinson is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding the Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey Term Endowed Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research integrates social psychology with computational neuroscience to explore how the human brain represents, navigates, and shapes social environments. University: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Focus: Social and Affective Neuroscience, Social Network Analysis, Neural Mechanisms of Psychological Distance At the Computational Social Neuroscience Lab , Parkinson investigates: Neural encoding of social network structures Shared mechanisms for spatial, temporal, and social distance perception Computational modeling of social cognition Functional MRI analysis of social relationships Her work reveals that: Resting-state brain connectivity predicts social proximity Multivoxel patterns decode social knowledge representations Old cortical structures repurpose spatial processing for social cognition Neural population coding transcends historical phrenology-based approaches Notable awards include the Bernice Wenzel and Wendell Jeffrey Term Endowed Chair. She employs machine learning and social network theory to analyze distributed brain activity patterns, advancing understanding of human social behavior and cognition.

Fabian StingView profile

Professor

• Operations Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Fabian Sting is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Supply Chain Management – Strategy and Innovation at the University of Cologne, Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. He also holds a part-time Chaired Professorship of Digital Supply Chain Innovation at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, where he previously served as Associate and Assistant Professor. He has been a visiting professor at Singapore Management University and IESE Business School, and held a postdoctoral fellowship at INSEAD. Education: Doctorate in Production Management (Dr. rer. pol., summa cum laude), WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management M.Sc. in Mathematics - Methods and Models, University of Hagen Diploma in Management Science, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Exchange studies at University of Melbourne His research centers on digital innovation, Industry 4.0, strategy implementation, and employee-driven innovation in operations and supply chains. He investigates how organizations innovate processes, manage change, and harness front-line employee ideas. His work integrates behavioral and strategic perspectives in operations management. His recent publications in MIS Quarterly , Management Science , Academy of Management Journal , and Harvard Business Review reflect a strong trend toward digital transformation, idea evaluation biases, and collaborative innovation mechanisms. The articles emphasize knowledge transfer, learning-by-doing, and the behavioral aspects of digital change. Scientific Awards: Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize, MIT Sloan Management Review Jürgen Hausschildt Award for Innovation Management, VHB Top Academic Article Award, ERIM Fabian Sting serves as Associate Editor for Management Science and Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management . He has received multiple teaching awards for courses such as "Operations Management" and "Primaire Processen." He is Academic Director of the Industrial Excellence Award in Europe, in collaboration with IESE, INSEAD, and WHU. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable industrialization. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams in the provided texts.

Lin ChenView profile

Academic

• Financial Technology
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Corporate Finance
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Lin Chen is the Chair Professor of Finance and Stelux Endowed Professor in Finance at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), serving as Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange) in the Faculty of Business and Economics. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida and has held academic leadership roles at HKU and Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). His research focuses on financial technology, banking systems, corporate finance, and economic development, with notable contributions to understanding financial resilience during crises and institutional reforms. Educations: PhD/MBA in Finance from University of Florida, B.E. in Engineering from South China University of Technology Leadership roles: Associate Dean (HKU), Board Member of HKU-Standard Chartered FinTech Academy, Currency Board Committee member Research interests span financial innovation , banking competition , corporate governance , and ESG integration . Key projects include RGC Theme-based grants on FinTech stability/inclusion and HK's financial center development. His work is published in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies . He has advised major institutions including Hong Kong Monetary Authority, World Bank, and China Construction Bank. Awards include the Jensen Prize (2011), Nobel nomination (2016), and honorary professorships from Edinburgh and Berkeley. Grants coordination includes HK$24.4 million FinTech project (2020-2025) and leadership roles in research centers like HKU’s Financial Innovation & Development Centre. Active in editorial roles for Management Science and policy advisory groups. Media engagements include BBC, Bloomberg, and Harvard Law School forums. Current initiatives focus on Web3.0 development in HK and financial inclusion strategies.

Ying-Yi ChihView profile

Professor

• Project Management
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Value Co-Creation
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Ying-Yi Chih is a Professor of Project Management at the Research School of Management, Australian National University (ANU) , and serves as the Associate Dean (Students and Industry Experience) for the College of Business and Economics. Her research focuses on project management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), value co-creation in projects, and employee well-being in project-based environments like the construction industry. She has published extensively in journals such as International Journal of Project Management and Journal of Construction Engineering and Management , with funding from government and industry sources. Education: PhD in Project Management Research Interests include: Infrastructure Project Planning and Management Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Value Co-Creation in Professional Services Employee Psychological Well-being and Performance Management Recent Publications highlight trends in green innovation, crisis resilience, leadership dynamics, and technology adoption in construction and project management. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry and public sector projects. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Journal of Management in Engineering and Editorial Board member for Journal of Vocational Behavior . Research Projects have explored value co-creation, international development projects, and performance management in multi-project environments, with collaborations across Australia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

• Fatigue strength of aluminum structures
• Fracture mechanics
• Railway bridge assessment
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Dorina Siebert is a Researcher at the Chair of Metal Construction within the School of Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She has been working as a research assistant at the Chair since 2019, contributing to various research projects related to steel and aluminum construction, fracture mechanics, and additive manufacturing in construction. Education: M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technical University of Munich (2012-2019) Affiliation: Chair of Metal Construction, School of Engineering, Technical University of Munich Contact: dorina.siebert@tum.de, Room 0101.Z1.038, +49 (89) 289-22527 Dorina's research primarily focuses on the fatigue strength of aluminum structures, fracture mechanics in railway bridges, and the application of additive manufacturing techniques in construction. Her work on powder bed-based laser beam melting of metal has significant implications for modern construction methods. She also investigates safe operating time intervals for historic steel bridges and has contributed to the development of a mobile vehicle barrier, demonstrating the practical applications of her theoretical work. Her publication record shows a strong trend toward computational and experimental analysis of material behavior under stress, particularly in aluminum alloys and steel structures. She has published extensively on fatigue properties, fracture mechanics calculations, and additive manufacturing applications, with a clear progression toward more complex modeling techniques and practical engineering solutions. Her work bridges theoretical computational models with real-world infrastructure challenges. Dorina teaches courses including 'Constructing with aluminum' for the Summer semester 2025 and 'Fracture mechanics and fatigue' for the Winter semester 2024/25. She also leads a seminar on plate buckling and steel bridge construction, sharing her specialized knowledge with engineering students. Her teaching directly reflects her research expertise, creating a strong connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application for her students.

Deen FreelonView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Computational Social Science
• Digital Media
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Deen Freelon is the Allan Randall Freelon Sr. Presidential Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, where he leads research in digital politics and computational methods. His work centers on identity dimensions in social media, misinformation ecosystems, and political communication. Previously, he held tenured positions at American University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Freelon earned a B.A. with honors from Stanford University (2002), followed by an M.A. (2008) and Ph.D. (2012) from the University of Washington. His endowed chair honors his great-grandfather, Allan Randall Freelon Sr., a Penn alumnus and prominent Philadelphia artist. Freelon's research explores intersections of technology and society with emphases on: Computational analysis of social media discourse Race, gender, and ideological asymmetry in online spaces Misinformation propagation and mitigation strategies Impact of personalized information environments on democracy His publications consistently address how digital platforms reshape political engagement and identity expression. Freelon has secured over $6 million in research funding from organizations including the Knight Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and US Institute for Peace. As a founding member of UNC Chapel Hill's Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life, he contributes to interdisciplinary efforts examining technology's societal impacts.

• Behavioral Economics
• Behavioral Operations Management
• Supply Chain Contracts and Bargaining
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Stephen Leider is the Dale L. Dykema Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Technology and Operations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. His research focuses on behavioral economics and operations, exploring contracts, bargaining in supply chains, dynamic decision-making, and technology’s role in productivity. He holds a BA from Case Western Reserve University, and MA and PhD from Harvard University. Leider’s research spans behavioral operations management, including studies on symbolic awards in buyer-supplier relations, innovation sharing in product development, and the impact of decision rights. His work integrates experimental, theoretical, and empirical methods to address operational challenges influenced by human behavior. His recent articles highlight trends in algorithmic decision-making, replication studies in operations research, and the design of enterprise social media platforms. Education: BA in Economics, Case Western Reserve University (2003) MA and PhD in Business Economics, Harvard University (2006, 2009) Leider’s research has been published in top journals like Management Science and Manufacturing & Service Operations Management . He co-authored The Handbook of Behavioral Operations (2018), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to operational challenges. His work often bridges theory and practice, offering insights into how behavioral factors shape organizational and supply chain dynamics. Leider’s advising and grants focus on behavioral operations and entrepreneurship. He has collaborated on studies involving field experiments in the Philippines, exploring vote-selling and its implications for institutional trust. His lab focuses on behavioral analysis of strategic interactions and dynamic resource allocation, with ongoing projects on algorithm reliance and human decision-making under uncertainty.