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Fabiano ArmelliniView profile

Professor

• Technology and Innovation Management
• Strategic Technology Management
• Open Innovation
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Fabiano Armellini is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering , Polytechnique Montréal, with expertise in technology management , open innovation , and Industry 4.0 . He serves as Director of the Research Group on Globalization and Technology Management (GMT) and contributes to multiple research centers including the Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory and Interuniversity Research Center for Science and Technology (CIRST) . His research focuses on: Strategic integration of innovation ecosystems Technology roadmapping for digital transformation Entrepreneurial behavior in engineering contexts Sustainable industrial development The articles in his portfolio reflect trends in Industry 4.0 , open business models , and ecosystem-based strategic planning , with methodological emphasis on simulation, agent-based modeling, and ecosystem analysis. Recent work explores lean manufacturing adaptations and public policy impacts on innovation networks. Scientific Awards : SSHRC Knowledge Grant (2022) for ecosystem thinking research As an advisor, he has supervised 12 Ph.D. and 16 Master's students, with ongoing supervision of 11 graduate researchers. His teaching portfolio includes courses in technological entrepreneurship, strategic management, and innovation ecosystems. Collaborative projects span institutions in Canada, France, and Brazil.

Cameron TonkinwiseView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Design
• Transition Design
• Service Design
• +7 more

Cameron Tonkinwise is Professor of Design Studies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he also serves as Director of the UTS Design Innovation Research Centre, incorporating the Designing out Crime Research Project. He maintains a significant affiliation with Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design, where he collaborates on Transition Design initiatives with colleagues including Terry Irwin and Gideon Kossoff. With a background in continental philosophy, Tonkinwise's research explores the intersections of design practice, material cultural studies, and sociologies of technology. His primary research area focuses on Sustainable Design, particularly how Service Design can advance Social Sustainability through decoupling use and ownership (often referred to as the 'Sharing Economy'). He has been a strong advocate for critical practice-based design research throughout his career. Tonkinwise is widely recognized as a leading figure in Transition Design - an approach focused on design-enabled multi-level, multi-stage structural change toward more sustainable futures. His publication history reveals a consistent trajectory toward addressing systemic sustainability challenges, with recent work increasingly focused on digital waste, the materiality of digital devices, and the political dimensions of design practice. His research examines how everyday life and lifestyles serve as leverage points for sustainability transitions, arguing that structural change requires designers to combine utopian and cynical attitudes in a constant state of creative hypocrisy. As an academic leader, Tonkinwise has developed comprehensive educational frameworks for Transition Design, co-creating graduate and PhD seminars at Carnegie Mellon University. He directs research projects that explore how design can contribute to systemic social change, with particular attention to the sociotechnical conditions that enable shared use and sustainable practices. His work bridges theoretical and practical concerns, examining how shifts in social practices, particularly those centered around screen-based technologies, have made various forms of shared use more viable while also creating new sustainability challenges.

• Statistics
• Econometrics
• Applied Mathematics
• +3 more

Yanbo Tang is a Lecturer in Statistics at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Imperial College London. His research focuses on statistical theory and methodology, including Bayesian inference, high-dimensional asymptotics, numerical integration, and applications in astrophysics and social sciences. He is affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence Network and Mathematics research and teaching staff at Imperial College. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. His research interests span statistical theory such as Laplace and saddlepoint approximations, adaptive quadrature methods, and copula models. He also explores applications in areas like extragalactic X-ray jet variability and parental psychological control effects on adolescents. Recent work emphasizes stochastic convergence rates and assumption-lean inference techniques. Selected publications (2020–2024) highlight contributions to high-dimensional statistical problems, asymptotic behavior of likelihood methods, and Monte Carlo integration challenges. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical computational solutions in complex data analysis. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. He contributes to academic discussions, such as commenting on Vansteelandt and Dukes' work on assumption-lean inference.

Steve DuffullView profile

Professor

• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics
• Clinical Trial Design
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Professor Steve Duffull holds the position of Honorary Professor at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , The University of Queensland . His research focuses on pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PKPD) modeling, optimal clinical trial design, and drug dosing strategies for special populations including obese patients and those with renal impairment. Key Research Areas: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Bayesian modeling, population PKPD, and medication safety. Recent Contributions: Development of dosing strategies for enoxaparin in renal impairment, analysis of QT prolongation in overdoses, and optimization of antifungal/immunosuppressant dosing in transplant patients. Methodologies: Utilization of D-optimal designs, Monte Carlo simulations, and non-compartmental analysis for pharmacokinetic studies. Publications demonstrate expertise in: Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Integration Obesity Pharmacology Renal Drug Clearance Cardiotoxicity Assessment Clinical Trial Simulation Bayesian Pharmacokinetics Email: s.duffull@uq.edu.au

Andrea FerrantelliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Heat Transfer
• Energy Performance
• Thermal Comfort
• +5 more

Andrea Ferrantelli is an Assistant Professor at the University of Helsinki, holding joint appointments in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Energy Conversion and Systems, and Performance in Building Design and Construction. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Helsinki in 2010 and serves as a Senior Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology since 2017. His research focuses on energy efficiency in buildings, thermal systems optimization, and material behavior under extreme conditions, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Helsinki (2010) Research Interests: Heat transfer mechanisms in building systems Optimization of thermal energy storage Energy performance of residential and commercial buildings Material degradation under thermal stress Data-driven building energy management Recent Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize experimental analysis of timber charring processes, occupancy-driven ventilation strategies, and multi-objective optimization of thermal systems. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in building design and energy policy. Collaborations: Active in international collaborations, including projects in cold climate building systems and fire safety engineering. Labs/Teams: Involved in the TUT nZEB test facility for building performance evaluations and the Energy Conversion and Systems research group at the University of Helsinki.

Raffaello BaloccoView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Innovation
• Strategic Management
• Business Models
• +4 more

Raffaello Balocco is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, and Director of the Full-Time MBA at Polimi GSOM since 2014. He holds leadership roles in academic programs, including the ICT Executive MBA and the MIP Executive MBA (Rome program). As co-founder and member of the Scientific Committee of the ‘Digital Innovation Observatories’ research group, his work focuses on digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic management of digital technologies in SMEs. Education: PhD in Management Engineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2004) MSc in Management Engineering (Politecnico di Milano) Research Interests: His research explores digital innovation strategies, digital governance, and the impact of technology on business models and markets, particularly in SMEs. Key themes include digital transformation, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and the interplay between strategic innovation and business model design. Service & Leadership: Director of Communication activities for the School of Management, Politecnico di Milano Member of the MIP Board and Management Committee Co-director of the MIP Start-up Program Grants & Collaborations: His work involves collaborations on digital maturity models for SMEs and policy-driven innovation frameworks. He actively contributes to academic and industry initiatives focused on digitalization and strategic planning.

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Technology Transfer
• Academic Entrepreneurship
• +3 more

Christopher Hayter is an Associate Professor at the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy within the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on academic entrepreneurship ecosystems, technology transfer policies, and innovation strategies in public and private sectors. He teaches courses like PUBP-3130 (Research Methods and Problem Solving) and PUBP-4010 (Policy Task Force I), emphasizing evidence-based policy analysis and practical problem-solving. Hayter’s work explores how universities and institutions can effectively translate research into commercial and societal impact. Key research areas include technology transfer mechanisms, entrepreneurial identity formation among scientists, and institutional frameworks supporting innovation. Notable contributions include studies on federal laboratory commercialization, Ukrainian ICT sector development, and stress factors among graduate students. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics like proof-of-concept centers, collaborative governance in vaccine development, and the social embeddedness of academic entrepreneurship. He has contributed to policy reports on angel investment strategies and semiconductor industry partnerships, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to public policy. Hayter actively engages with professional organizations like AUTM, advocating for policy changes that enhance knowledge exchange. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable insights, aiming to strengthen innovation ecosystems globally.

• Healthcare Systems
• Patient Feedback Systems
• Medical Informatics
• +3 more

Kevin Neailey is a Senior Lecturer at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, specializing in healthcare systems research with a focus on patient feedback mechanisms, healthcare quality measurement, and lean implementation in healthcare settings. His academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) and PhD, with extensive research contributions spanning nearly two decades. Neailey's research interests center on healthcare systems, particularly examining how digital platforms can improve patient feedback mechanisms within the National Health Service. His work investigates online patient feedback systems, doctor rating websites, and the implementation of lean methodologies in primary care settings. He has conducted extensive research on patient awareness and usage of online feedback channels, revealing important insights about the limited adoption of doctor rating websites in England despite growing digital engagement in other sectors. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to healthcare quality research, with a notable concentration of work between 2010-2018 examining patient feedback systems in the NHS. A review of his articles shows a clear trajectory from broader operations research topics toward increasingly specialized healthcare systems research, with particular attention to the interface between digital technology and patient experience measurement. Extensive research on patient feedback systems within the NHS Multiple studies examining online patient feedback mechanisms Significant contributions to understanding lean implementation in healthcare settings Research on healthcare quality measurement and safety systems Neailey has collaborated extensively with researchers from various institutions including the University of Salford and Loughborough University, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary connections within the UK healthcare research community. His work has been published in reputable journals including the Journal of Medical Internet Research, Quality and Safety in Health Care, and International Journal of Information Management, indicating recognition of his research contributions within both healthcare and operations management fields.

Al ChenView profile

Professor

• Strategic Cost Management
• Performance Measurement
• Total Quality Management
• +4 more

Al Chen is a Professor of Accounting and Graduate Faculty member at the Department of Accounting, North Carolina State University (NC State). He holds a D.B.A. from Georgia Institute of Technology (1989). His expertise spans strategic cost management, performance measurement for manufacturing systems, Total Quality Management, ethics in accounting, and the economic implications of accounting standards. He has been recognized with the 1994 COM Outstanding Extension Service Award. Education: Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Tech (1989). Research Focus: Chen’s work addresses cost management innovations, sustainability metrics, tax analytics, and ethical governance. Key areas include flexible budgeting for sustainability, internal audit strategies, and leveraging technology in tax systems. His research bridges accounting practices with operational efficiency and ethical considerations. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize technology’s role in tax processes (e.g., automation, analytics) and refining sustainability measurements. He also explores internal audit value creation and crisis risk management frameworks. Awards: 1994 COM Outstanding Extension Service Award Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed. Collaborations often involve industry case studies (e.g., Bacardi Limited’s sustainability metrics). Labs/Teams: Engaged with NC State’s accounting department and initiatives like the Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI) through cross-disciplinary work.

Laura Gutierrez-BucheliView profile

Research Fellow

• Construction Management
• Sustainability in Engineering Education
• Lean Construction Methodologies
• +3 more

Dr. Laura Gutierrez-Bucheli is a Research Fellow in the Department of Architecture at Monash University, affiliated with the Future Building Initiative. She holds a PhD from Monash University (thesis: 'Engineering Education for Sustainability: An International Cross-Case Analysis'), a Master's in Construction Management, and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, Colombia. Her research focuses on transdisciplinary construction innovation, sustainability integration in engineering education, and lean construction methodologies. She investigates productivity measurement, BIM adoption, and pedagogical content knowledge in health professions education. Key areas include construction management challenges, educational infrastructure analysis, and bridging STEM/HASS disciplines to drive industry solutions. Her work spans applied research on scheduling, risk assessment in Colombian real estate, and BIM execution plans. She supervises graduate research projects and advocates for sustainable curriculum development in civil engineering globally. Her recent studies analyze causes of construction cost overruns, immersive tech in construction training, and PCK frameworks in healthcare education. She contributes to the Future Building Initiative lab, emphasizing practical solutions for the construction sector's productivity and sustainability challenges.

• Entrepreneurship
• Data Analytics
• Business Strategy
• +4 more

Susana Domingo Pérez is a Senior Lecturer and Vice Dean of Knowledge Transfer at the UPF Barcelona School of Management , part of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. She holds a Doctorate in Social and Legal Sciences with specialization in Business Administration. Her academic leadership roles include directing the Executive MBA, FTMBA, and Master in Innovation, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship programs. She oversees the UPF-BSM StartLab entrepreneurship initiative and the Data Analytics Chair (SDG Group), focusing on fostering startups and data-driven business strategies. Education: Doctor in Business Administration and Management, with postgraduate and graduate qualifications in related fields. Academic experience spans over 20 years across multiple institutions including ESADE and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Research Focus : Entrepreneurship ecosystems, data analytics applications in business, venture capital dynamics, and innovation management. Her work bridges academic research with practical business challenges, emphasizing technology impact and corporate strategy. Publications (selected): Over 32 articles in journals like Intangible Capital and Revista de Contabilidad y Dirección , 12 book chapters, and 17 teaching resources. Recent work explores asymmetric expectations in biotech alliances and AI-driven business opportunities. Awards & Recognition : No formal awards listed, but recognized for impactful contributions to academic-industry collaboration through her leadership roles. Grants & Labs : Manages the Data Analytics Chair funded by SDG Group, and coordinates international collaborations with institutions like Universidad Diego Portales (Chile) and Durham University. Leads in-company programs for entities like Fundación la Caixa. Labs/Teams: Directs StartLab (startup incubation) and chairs the Data Economy initiative, integrating academic research with practical business solutions.

• Operations Research
• Healthcare Logistics
• Urban Planning
• +4 more

Helena Ramalhinho Dias-Lourenço is a Full Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), holding roles in the Department of Economics and Business and Barcelona School of Management. She teaches in the Master of Science in Management and Master's Degree in International Business programs. Affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics and Graduate School of Mathematics, her work bridges Operations Research with real-world applications in healthcare, urban planning, and smart city technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Operations Research, Cornell University Master of Science in Operations Research, Cornell University Business Administration Degree and Master in Statistics & Operations Research, University of Lisbon Research Interests: Focuses on optimizing complex systems through Operations Research methodologies. Areas include healthcare logistics (home care services, aging populations), urban accessibility models, smart city technologies (ICT integration, blockchain for governance), and sustainable transportation systems. Her work emphasizes practical decision-support frameworks for public and private sector challenges. Research Trends: Recent articles highlight optimization of healthcare resource allocation (cost analysis, service quality), urban infrastructure planning (school accessibility in developing regions), and simulation-based solutions for manufacturing logistics. Her work frequently addresses societal challenges like aging populations and urban sustainability through data-driven approaches. Awards & Recognition: No specific awards mentioned, but her contributions are reflected through impactful publications in journals like Health Systems , PLOS ONE , and Sustainability .

• Digital Business Models
• Cybersecurity Policy
• EU Regulations
• +3 more

Aristidis Kaloudis is a Professor at the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (ISCT) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Gjøvik. He holds editorial roles including Senior Editor at the Journal of the Knowledge Economy (2010-2014) and co-editor of the Edward Elgar book series on Science, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He serves on Norway’s Technology Assessment Board (Teknologirådet) since 2020. His teaching focuses on digital law, quantitative methods, and innovation-related courses at both undergraduate and PhD levels. His research spans innovation policy, digital markets regulation, cybersecurity, and EU policy impacts. Key contributions include studies on university innovation metrics, lean manufacturing networks, and vaccine development economics. He has led major projects like the NTNUs pilot project on innovation indicators and participated in EU research evaluations. Publications span interdisciplinary topics from energy policy to adult education relevance, reflecting his expertise in bridging policy, technology, and societal impacts. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy design for digital economies and sustainable manufacturing systems. Editorial & Advisory Roles: Teknologirådet member (2020–), Journal of the Knowledge Economy (2010–2014) Research Focus: Digital business models, cybersecurity policy, EU regulation impacts, innovation systems Teaching Highlights: Digital Law (IIK5000), Forecasting Methods (Ø8304/IDS4001), Macroeconomics (SMF3021)

Noemi Mendoza DiazView profile

Assistant Professor

• Engineering Education
• Computational Thinking
• STEM Education
• +3 more

Noemi Mendoza Diaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, with affiliation to the Multidisciplinary Engineering program. Her research focuses on enculturation practices in engineering education, computational thinking frameworks , and diversity strategies for underrepresented groups in STEM. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Texas A&M, a Master's in Telecommunications from the National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico City), and a Bachelor's in Electronic and Communication Engineering. Research Highlights : Developed the Engineering Computational Thinking Diagnostic (ECTD) tool for assessing student readiness NSF-funded studies on first-year engineering enculturation and computational thinking Pioneering work on Latinx student persistence in engineering and K-12 engineering education Recent Trends in Publications : Over 30 articles since 2012, emphasizing pandemic impacts on education, computational thinking pedagogy, and underrepresented minority pathways. Her 2023 work on AI integration in engineering curricula and 2024 studies on post-pandemic student retention reflect evolving priorities in STEM education. Awards & Grants : Linda F. and Robert A. Lacey Fellowship ($12,000) for student impact STAR New Faculty Program Cox Fellowship ASEE Educational Research Grant Advising & Collaborations : Active in multi-institutional studies through the MIDFIELD initiative, with partnerships spanning universities in Mexico and the U.S. Her work bridges academia and industry through modules like Lean Sigma pedagogy. Labs/Teams : Core contributor to the Engineering Enculturation Research Group and collaborator in the Computational Thinking in Engineering Education consortium.

Natarajarathinam MaliniView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Industrial Distribution Process Optimization
• Community Engagement
• +4 more

Malini Natarajarathinam is a Professor of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. She also serves as Director of the Thomas & Joan Read Center for Distribution Research & Education and holds the Leonard and Valerie Bruce Leadership Chair. Her research focuses on supply chain optimization, community engagement through service learning, and workforce development in industrial distribution. She has a multidisciplinary educational background with degrees from institutions including The University of Alabama (Ph.D., 2007) and Anna University (B.E., 2000). Educational Background: Ph.D., Operations Management, The University of Alabama (2007) M.S., Statistics, The University of Alabama (2006) M.A., Management Science, The University of Alabama (2005) M.S., Industrial Engineering, Auburn University (2002) B.E., Industrial Engineering, Anna University (2000) Research Interests: Supply Chain Management Emergency Food Distribution Engineering Education Innovation Community-Engaged Learning Warehouse and Distribution Process Optimization Awards highlight her contributions to education and research, including a 2012 Best Paper Award for crisis management research in industrial distribution and recognition for service excellence. Her work emphasizes bridging academic theory with real-world challenges through initiatives like the Read Center's distribution research. Grants and advising details are not explicitly listed, but her leadership roles indicate significant contributions to curriculum development and industry partnerships. The Read Center serves as a hub for applied research in distribution logistics and supply chain innovation.