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Tobias BornemannView profile

Professor

• Production Management
• Lean Management
• Industrial Engineering
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tobias Bornemann holds a Cooperative Professorship for Production & Lean Management at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences , while also serving as Head of Product Management for Autonomous Mobile Robotics at Continental AG . His work bridges theory and practice in areas such as Lean Management , Industrial Engineering , and Smart Factory through teaching, research, and industry collaboration. His research focuses on Intralogistics , Autonomous Mobile Robotics , and Agile Product Development . He leads projects at the Research Lab for Urban Transport (ReLUT) and contributes to the House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) , where he co-developed a learning factory. His publications emphasize Industry 4.0 , AMR fleet management , and digital education tools . Cooperative Professorship at Frankfurt UAS Head of Industrial Engineering (M.Sc.) program Research Lab for Urban Transport (ReLUT) House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) collaboration Continental AG Tech Matinees and Ambassadorship His academic efforts include mentorship for students, interdisciplinary teaching , and industry-academia partnerships under the PROFfm initiative.

John EversView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Systems Engineering
• Project Technical Management
• Lean
• +1 more

John Evers is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Operations Research & Engineering Management at Southern Methodist University (SMU). With over 40 years of industry experience as a Lead Systems Engineer and Program Manager, he specializes in systems development across defense and commercial sectors, including vehicle systems, RF systems, and software-intensive systems. His work spans system lifecycle support and technical management. Education: Eng.D., SMU; MSE, SMU; MSOR, SMU; BSE, Duke University; Command & Staff Diploma, Naval War College He is a retired Navy Commander with 21 years in the Reserves, where he developed the Navy’s initial Lean Six Sigma Black Belt curriculum. Currently, he chairs SAE International’s G-47 Systems Engineering Committee and contributes to standards like SAE1001 and IEEE 15288. His research focuses on systems engineering, project technical management, Lean, and Six Sigma. He has received awards such as the SAE James Crawford Outstanding Achievement Award (2014) and recognition for Best Paper at INCOSE 2003, alongside various Navy Medals.

• Arithmetic Geometry
• Formalization of Mathematics
• Algebraic Geometry
• +7 more

Johan Commelin is an Assistant Professor in the Fundamental Mathematics group at the Mathematical Institute of Utrecht University. He works part-time (0.6FTE) at Utrecht University and part-time at Lean FRO, focusing on arithmetic geometry and formalization of mathematics. His educational background includes: PhD in Nijmegen (2013-2017), supervised by Ben Moonen Master's degree with thesis on "Algebraic cycles, Chow motives, and L-functions" (2013), supervised by Robin de Jong Bachelor's degree with thesis on "Tannaka Duality for Finite Groups" (2011), supervised by Lenny Taelman Commelin's research focuses on formalization of algebraic geometry, homological algebra, and condensed mathematics, as well as categorical logic and applications of o-minimality to algebraic geometry and topology. His work particularly examines applications of o-minimality to the theory of periods and motives. He is actively involved in the Lean community and led the Liquid Tensor Experiment following Peter Scholze's challenge. His recent publications show a strong trend toward formalization of mathematics using the Lean theorem prover, with significant contributions to formalizing advanced mathematical concepts like perfectoid spaces and Witt vectors. His work bridges traditional mathematical research with computer-assisted proof verification. Scientific awards include: Distinguished Paper Award for "Formalizing the Ring of Witt Vectors" at Certified Programs and Proofs 2021 Commelin supervises three PhD students: Raphael Douglas Giles, Christian Merten, and Pim Otte. He has received grants supporting his work in formalization of mathematics and is actively involved in organizing the group meeting on logic, formalization, and related topics at Utrecht University. He is one of the maintainers of the mathematical library of the Lean theorem prover and has collaborated on projects like "Superficie algebriche" and "Sloganerator" with Pieter Belmans.

Zenon MichaelidesView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Business Analytics
• Supply Chain Optimization
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Dr. Zenon Michaelides is Reader in Business Analytics (equivalent to Associate Professor) at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. With extensive industry experience, he bridges academic research with applied digital transformation in enterprise contexts. His research examines digital transformation, business analytics, supply chain optimization, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Michaelides leads knowledge transfer partnerships worth over £1.2M, collaborating with aerospace, retail, and public sector organizations. As Deputy Head of Research Ethics and Governance, he oversees compliance frameworks. He represents the university in SAP/AWS/Celonis academic partnerships. His publications emphasize practical applications: sustainability reporting, lean management in developing economies, big data in SCM, and RFID/e-business systems. Recent work analyzes organizational drivers for sustainable manufacturing and social value in procurement. He teaches postgraduate/executive courses on analytics, Industry 4.0, and digital leadership. His TEDx talk on cloud computing/ERP reflects commitment to translating technical concepts for broader audiences.

Brian FitzgeraldView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Open Source Software Development
• +6 more

Brian Fitzgerald holds the Frederick A Krehbiel II Chair in Innovation in Business and Technology at the University of Limerick and serves as Director of Lero - the Irish Software Research Centre. He is a globally recognized leader in software engineering and information systems research with significant contributions to open source, agile methodologies, and global software development. His research interests focus on software development methodologies, particularly in open source, inner source, crowdsourcing, agile, lean, BizDevOps, and continuous software engineering. Fitzgerald's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in global software engineering contexts. The trends in his recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on empirical studies of software development practices, with increasing attention to large language models, community dynamics in open source, and scaling agile methodologies in enterprise environments. His research spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications across multiple software development domains. AIS Fellow award recipient LEO Award for outstanding lifetime contribution to the IS discipline (2024) President of the Association for Information Systems (2020) Fitzgerald has secured over €115 million in peer-reviewed research funding, including a notable €6 million project with Huawei. He serves as General Chair for major conferences including the 49th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE) in Dublin 2027 and previously chaired the 37th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in 2016. His leadership extends to directing Lero, Ireland's national software research center that coordinates researchers across nine third-level institutions. As Director of Lero, Fitzgerald oversees a major research center focused on critical software domains including driverless cars, automation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. His work connects academic research with industry applications through collaborations with major technology companies and government initiatives.

Adolfo Gustavo Serra Seca NetoView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Cooperative and Human Aspects of Software Engineering
• Knowledge exchange in software engineering
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Adolfo Gustavo Serra Seca Neto is an Associate Professor at the Informatics Department (DAINF) of the Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR) in Curitiba, Brazil. He is a prominent Software Engineering researcher with expertise in cooperative and human aspects of software engineering, knowledge exchange, agile methods, and the societal impact of AI on software development. His research focuses on facilitating knowledge sharing and acquisition of both scientific and practical expertise among software developers. Key interests include software development communities, knowledge exchange in software engineering, agile methods, and the impact of AI on software development practices and society. As an educator, he teaches courses in Functional Programming and Software Engineering. Dr. Neto's publication record includes significant works such as his highly cited 2016 systematic review on test-driven development and his recent 2025 paper on functional testing education through Testing Dojo methodology. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of software engineering research in educational contexts. Coordinator of Frontiers of Software Engineering (Fronteiras da Engenharia de Software) podcast Co-creator of Elixir em Foco and Emílias Podcast - Women in Computing Social Media Co-Chair for ICSE 2026 Publicity Chair for CBSoft 2025 Co-chair of Education, Training & Adoption Working Group (Erlang Ecosystem Foundation) As an active member of the programming language community, Dr. Neto serves as an informal DevRel for Elixir, Erlang, and Lean languages, promoting their adoption in educational and professional contexts while critically examining AI technologies and their marketing.

Ingmar IckerottView profile

Professor

• Logistics Management
• Digitalization in Supply Chains
• Smart Glasses Applications
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Ingmar Ickerott is a faculty member at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the School of Management, Kultur und Technik (MKT, Campus Lingen) under the University management department. His academic career spans over two decades, focusing on logistics management, digitalization in supply chains, and smart technology applications like Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality . Academic Background : Diplom-Kaufmann in Business Administration (2001), Ph.D. in Economics (2006). Professional Roles : Senior Project Manager at arvato (2008–2010), Professor since 2010, Dean of MKT since 2019, Vice President for Digitalization since 2019. His research emphasizes logistics innovation , Lean Management , and digital solutions in rural healthcare . Key projects include Land.Digital (2019–2022) and LEAN 4.0 (Erasmus+, 2019–2021). Publications since 2004 cover agent-based simulation , Smart Device economics , and AR in logistics . He actively lectures on topics like Logistics 4.0 and Digital Onboarding . Projects & Grants : Land.Digital : €165,000+ (Erasmus+), 2019–2021. Dorfgemeinschaft 2.0 : €1.46M (BMBF), 2015–2021. Glasshouse : €208,557 (BMBF), 2015–2019.

• Software Engineering
• Agile Methodologies
• Global Software Development
• +5 more

Prof. D.M. van Solingen serves as a Professor in the Software Engineering department within the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science school at Delft University of Technology. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous research output through 2024, demonstrating active engagement in both theoretical and practical aspects of software development. His research interests focus on Agile methodologies , global software development , and value-driven project management . Key areas include empirical studies on offshoring economics, Scrum framework optimization, stakeholder value quantification, and organizational transformation during Agile adoption. His work bridges academic rigor with industry applicability, particularly in measuring the true costs of distributed development and identifying critical turnover impacts in global teams. Analysis of his recent publications (2016-2024) reveals a strong trend toward practical Agile implementation and value measurement . Over 60% of his work addresses real-world challenges in scaling Scrum, optimizing offshoring strategies, and quantifying business value. His research increasingly incorporates empirical data from industry collaborations, with significant focus on the human factors affecting software project outcomes. EASE 2016 Best Paper Award for research on stakeholder satisfaction and project impact Prof. van Solingen's advisory work includes doctoral supervision and industry collaborations focused on software process improvement. His research has attracted significant industry interest, evidenced by 118 Mendeley readers for his 2013 media coverage on hyperproductive Scrum teams and consistent Scopus citations across his publications. His work demonstrates sustained engagement with both academic and practitioner communities through books, conference workshops, and empirical studies.

Pushpitha KalutaraView profile

Professor

• Construction Management
• Facility/Asset Management
• Building Information Modelling
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Dr. Pushpitha Kalutara serves as Head of Course for Built Environment at Central Queensland University's School of Engineering and Technology, holding a PhD in Civil Engineering from RMIT University. With over 17 years of post-graduate experience spanning academia and industry, he maintains active roles as Principal Supervisor for multiple PhD candidates and reviewer for the Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. Education: BEng (Civil Engineering) - University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka PhD (Civil Engineering) - RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia His research focuses on integrating digital solutions with sustainable practices in construction, particularly advancing Building Information Modelling (BIM) for facility management, developing lean procurement frameworks, and pioneering suicide prevention through architectural design. Recent publications demonstrate a shift toward mental health applications in built environments, with significant work on social-spatial design interventions for suicide prevention alongside traditional expertise in asset management and structural health monitoring. Key research trends: Analysis of 15 most recent publications reveals dual trajectories - ongoing development of decision-making frameworks for sustainable community building management (using AHP and neuro-fuzzy systems), and emerging focus on mental health applications in construction (suicide prevention design, industry mental health interventions). His work consistently bridges Australian industry needs with academic research, particularly for councils and infrastructure operators. Awards: Post Graduate Research Award by Engineers Australia and National Asset Management Council (2013) Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) by ARC Industry Linkage Scheme (2010) Dr. Kalutara actively supervises multiple PhD candidates including projects on construction industry suicide prevention frameworks, AI impacts on road construction project management, and counterterrorism design for critical infrastructure. His industry collaborations span Victorian local councils, Municipal Association of Victoria, and major construction firms. Professional software expertise includes SAP, Revit, AutoCAD, and statistical tools like SPSS and MATLAB for construction analytics.

Gopesh AnandView profile

Professor

• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Supply Chain Strategy
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Gopesh Anand is a Professor of Business Administration and Area Chair for the Information, Operations, Supply Chain, and Analytics (IOSA) department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. He holds the William N. Scheffel Faculty Scholar title and has served in academic leadership roles since 2006, including Academic Director of Operations Management (2018–2020) and Associate/Professor ranks. His research focuses on operations strategy, continuous improvement, and healthcare/supply chain systems. Education: PhD in Operations Management (The Ohio State University, 2006), MBA (The Ohio State University, 1992). Research Interests His work explores process improvement methodologies, organizational learning, and the application of operations principles in healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Notable contributions include studying failure analysis in organizational learning, lean practices' role in dynamic capabilities, and FDA inspection impacts on pharmaceutical quality. Teaching & Service Teaches Operations Management (BADM 567) and Business Process Improvement (BADM 379). Serves as Associate Editor for International Journal of Operations & Production Management and co-editor of special issues on pharmaceutical supply chains. Recognized as an excellent teacher (UIUC, 2006–present). Key Awards - William N. Scheffel Faculty Scholar (2018–present) - Deloitte Scholar (2023–2024) - Illinois Strategic Organizations Initiative Research Award (2021–2022)

• Robotic Vehicles
• Computational Intelligence
• Cooperative Control and Optimization
• +3 more

Lefteris Doitsidis is an Associate Professor at the School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete. He holds a PhD in Production and Management Engineering from the same institution (2008), with prior academic positions at the Department of Electronics, Hellenic Mediterranean University. His professional journey includes visiting scholar roles at the University of South Florida, USA. Research focuses on robotic systems, including autonomous navigation of UAVs/AUVs, multirobot teams, computational intelligence, and educational robotics. He leads the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Laboratory, developing tools like HYDRA for STEM education and frameworks for industry 4.0 applications such as bin-picking and precision agriculture. His work integrates control systems optimization, energy efficiency in manufacturing, and digital twin technologies. Over 65 publications span journals, conferences, and books, emphasizing practical implementations like ROS-based autonomous vehicle testbeds and energy management systems for electric vehicles. Key contributions include UAV path planning algorithms, swarm robotics coordination, and sensor fusion techniques. Current research trends emphasize sustainability in manufacturing, educational robotics platforms, and autonomous systems validation through advanced algorithms like Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient.

Karla VukmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Production Management
• ERP Systems Implementation
• Database Modeling (SQL)
• +3 more

Karla Vukman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, affiliated with the Department of Wood Technology. She specializes in production management, ERP systems implementation, and wood industry optimization. Her academic role includes teaching Operations Management courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Vukman has held professional roles including Operations Manager at Conty plus d.o.o. and currently serves as project associate in EU-funded initiatives like the Development and Implementation of Professional Practice at the Faculty of Forestry studies (2020-2023). Her research focuses on integrating information systems (ERP, SQL databases) to enhance operational efficiency, with emphasis on wood processing companies and sustainable practices. Notable projects include analyzing FSC recycling certifications in Northern Europe and ERP adoption trends in the wood industry. She contributes to academic-industry collaborations through case studies in Croatian furniture manufacturing and wood waste management. Publications span technical publications like CROSBI and Google Scholar, addressing topics from FMEA frameworks in manufacturing to EU market trends in wood products. She actively participates in professional development initiatives such as the CPD4GB grant-funded program (2014–2020).

Jasmina ĆurčićView profile

Assistant Professor

• Management
• Engineering Management
• Business Information Systems
• +6 more

Jasmina Ćurčić is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Management , Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak , affiliated with the University of Kragujevac . She holds a Master of Management Engineer degree (2017) and is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Engineering Management. Education : Management Engineer, Faculty of Economics in Čačak (2014) Graduate Manager, Faculty of Economics in Čačak (2015) Master of Management Engineer, Faculty of Engineering Management (2017) Doctoral Studies, Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak (2018–present) Research interests span Management , Engineering Management , and Production Sector Digitization , with a focus on strategic management, business information systems, and quality improvement frameworks. Her recent publications examine ERP implementation, standardization effects, and ABC analysis in production contexts. Scientific contributions include 13 national/international conference papers analyzing business intelligence applications, strategic performance improvement, and process modeling. Notable awards include the Dositej scholarship from the Young Talents Fund (2014/2015). Professional roles : Administrative duties at FTS Čačak (2018–2019) Assistant Professor (2021–present) Member of accreditation teams and asset inventory commissions

• Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
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Јasmina Ćurčić is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Management at the Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac. She holds a PhD candidate status in Engineering Management, having completed a Master's in Engineering Management (2017) and a Bachelor's in Entrepreneurial Management (2014). She has been employed as an academic assistant since 2021, previously working in administrative roles at the faculty (2018-2019). Her research focuses on industrial management, quality systems, and information technology applications in manufacturing. She has published extensively in areas like ERP system implementation, AHP decision-making frameworks, and strategic process optimization. Her work emphasizes practical applications in Serbian industries, particularly in production monitoring and organizational digitization. Education: PhD candidate (2018–present), MEng Management (2017), BEng Entrepreneurial Management (2014) Teaching: Leads courses in Project Management, Supply Chains, Engineering Economics, and Standardized Management Systems Awards: 2014/15 Dositej Scholarship for academic excellence Committees: Member of accreditation teams for academic programs and faculty asset inventory commission Her recent publications (2023–2025) investigate topics such as ERP systems in manufacturing, business intelligence in public procurement, and strategic performance improvement methodologies. She actively participates in international conferences across Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Fred StraussView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Software Engineering
• Agile/Lean/Scrum Methodologies
• Systems Engineering
• +3 more

Fred Strauss is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Polytechnic University (1977), Post Graduate Studies in Systems Management from Arizona State University (1969), and Post Graduate Study in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (1973). His research interests focus on Software Engineering methodologies (Agile/Lean/Scrum), Systems Engineering, innovation and design processes, and distributed systems architectures. He has extensive industry experience spanning over four decades, including roles at Bell Laboratories, NYNEX/New York Telephone, AT&T Network Systems, and FJS Associates, where he led projects in network systems design, software engineering standards, and strategic sales. Dr. Strauss has been recognized for academic excellence, including the 1995 National Center for Disability Services Award of Excellence and the 1993 Dowling College Outstanding Faculty Member award. His professional contributions also include sales accolades from AT&T and military commendations. He has authored/edited publications such as The Essential Coaching Book (2004) and contributed to strategic planning initiatives in both academia and industry. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in technology management and organizational development.