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Tony Mickelsson Blomqvist is a Lecturer at the Department of Police Work , Södertörn University. He holds a PhD in Social Work (2023) and serves as a research coordinator for the Institute for Policing. Additionally, he is the coordinator of the European Policing Research and Education Network (EPREN) and will become associate editor of the Nordic Journal of Studies in Policing in 2025. PhD in Social Work (2023) Lecturer in Policing Research coordinator and network leader His research focuses on police collaboration with civil society and social services , local crime prevention , and organized crime dynamics , with a unique interest in the intersection between internal security and hybrid warfare . He also explores the role of sports clubs in social inclusion and community development. Tony leads an EU-funded project on Strategic Enforcement for Undermining Criminal Networks (2024–2027) and contributes to initiatives like ‘Martial Arts as a Crime Prevention Tool’ (2024–2026). His recent publications analyze Ukrainian refugee experiences, martial arts’ socialization effects, and sports clubs’ role in vulnerable areas. He has no listed scientific awards but holds editorial and coordination roles in policing research.

• Policing
• Crime Prevention
• Civil Society Collaboration
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Cecilie Schou Andreassen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen . She specializes in behavioral addictions , including workaholism, social media addiction, and substance use interactions. Email: cecilie.andreassen@uib.no Visitor Address: Alrek Health Cluster, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen Research Focus: Andreassen's work examines the psychosocial antecedents of addictive behaviors, with emphasis on personality traits , workplace dynamics , and digital platform interactions . Her research spans cross-cultural validation studies and longitudinal health outcomes related to technology and substance misuse. Article Trends (2017-2022): Analyzing 15 recent publications reveals a consistent focus on addiction scale validation , social media epidemiology , and workaholism's health impacts . Key themes include measurement invariance , digital-chemical addiction comorbidity , and psychological withdrawal mechanisms . Scientific Contributions: Co-developer of Bergen Work Addiction Scale Creator of Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale Leadership in behavioral addiction epidemiology Recipient of Norwegian Research Council grants Advising & Collaborations: While no direct advisees are listed, Andreassen collaborates extensively with international researchers in work psychology , social media studies , and public health . Her work involves partnerships with Nottingham Trent University , Yale University , and National Competence Service for Sleep Disorders . Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Clinical Psychology and previously with the Department of Social Psychology at University of Bergen, she contributes to national health registry studies and cross-occupational research on addiction patterns.

• Behavioral Addictions
• Social Media Psychology
• Workaholism
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Dr. Damien Charrieras is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong, where he serves as Program Leader for the Master of Art in Creative Media and deputy program leader for the PhD in Creative Media. His work bridges cultural studies, new media theory, and the intersection of financial technologies with artistic practices through the ACIM Laboratory for Interventions in Speculative Finance . Doctoral research on digital artists' trajectories in Montreal FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University Research spans game engine design , datafication of creativity , blockchain in art , and post-anthropocentric creative processes . With over HK$3.14M in grants as Principal Investigator, he explores situated digital creativity in urban contexts, critical worldbuilding pedagogy , and the mediation of technical systems in cultural production. His publications in Cities , Organized Sound , and Human Relations analyze the reconfiguration of artistic practices through software infrastructures and automation paradigms. Scientific awards include: FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Cultural Studies
• Media Theory
• Digital Arts
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Vincent Kaufmann is an Associate Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) , leading the Urban Sociology Laboratory (LaSUR) . Since 2010, he serves as Scientific Director of the Mobile Lives Forum in Paris. His career spans teaching at institutions like Lancaster University , Ecole des Ponts ParisTech , and Tongji University , with research focusing on mobility sociology , urban dynamics , and public policy evaluation . Master's in Sociology from University of Geneva PhD at EPFL on transport modal practices His work explores mobility-capital interactions , motility , and rhythmanalysis in contemporary societies. Key themes include urban lifestyle transformations , cross-border regions , and mobility-sustainability nexus , with recent emphasis on new proximities and slow cities . Teaching roles span EPFL departments like Teaching (EDAR) , Architecture and Urban Sciences (SGC) , and Human and Social Sciences (CDH) . He has directed numerous PhD and master's theses on urban mobility topics.

• Mobility Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Transport Planning
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T.L. Taylor is a Professor of Comparative Media Studies at MIT, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She holds the Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow distinction and directs the MIT Game Lab. Her expertise spans online gaming culture, sociology of technology, and digital media studies. Taylor’s research bridges qualitative methods with critical analyses of virtual worlds, esports, and live-streaming platforms. Education: M.A. (1997) and Ph.D. (2000) from Brandeis University; B.A. (1990) from UC Berkeley; community college graduate (Chaffey, 1988). She has taught courses on critical internet studies, qualitative methods, and gaming at MIT. Taylor co-founded the non-profit AnyKey and served on Twitch’s Safety Advisory Council (2020–2024), advocating for inclusive gaming environments. Research interests include digital culture, ethnography of online spaces, and the socio-technical dynamics of games. Her award-winning book Watch Me Play: Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming (2018) explores live-streaming’s cultural impact. She also authored Raising the Stakes (2012) on esports professionalization and Play Between Worlds (2006) on MMOG communities. Awards include the 2019 MacVicar Faculty Fellow for undergraduate teaching excellence and the ASA CITAMS Book Award. Her work intersects academia and industry, with consulting roles at Microsoft Research and contributions to policy discussions at the White House and International Olympics Committee. Taylor’s current projects include studies on play in curated environments like Disney parks and the evolving socio-technical assemblages of theme parks. She advises on civic initiatives and regularly publishes on esports diversity, platform moderation, and digital cultural practices.

• Online Gaming Culture
• Sociology of Technology
• Critical Internet Studies
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Jakob Klein is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS University of London. His research focuses on the anthropology of food, with emphasis on Chinese and Asian culinary cultures, ethical consumption, heritage politics, and the interplay between state policies and market forces in shaping food systems. Klein's work explores themes such as: Culinary modernity and identity in China State-led food security initiatives (e.g., potato promotion) Heritage commodification of regional foods Buddhist vegetarianism and changing meat consumption Alternative food movements in postsocialist contexts His publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Cultural adaptation of global food trends Political economy of dietary change Ethnographic analysis of food practices across urban/rural divides He has supervised doctoral research on food tourism in Istria, gastronomic reinvention in Bulgaria, and cultural capital in Chinese leisure industries.

• Anthropology of Food
• Chinese Foodways
• Ethical Eating
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Anna Grigolon is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente , Netherlands, affiliated with the Transport Engineering and Management Research Group . Her research focuses on sustainable urban mobility , user-centric transport solutions , and travel behavior analysis using tools like discrete choice modeling , spatial analysis , and social psychology theories . Research Interests : Sustainable Urban Mobility Accessibility Modeling Travel Behavior Discrete Choice and Latent Class Modeling Spatial Analysis and GIS Shared Micromobility and Mobility Hubs Equity in Transport Planning Article Trends : Anna’s recent work (2025–2024) emphasizes mobility justice , 15-minute city transitions, and equity in transport access , particularly for marginalized communities like São Paulo favelas. She integrates digital tools (e.g., serious games, kiosks) and space-time metrics to evaluate mobility solutions. Projects : She currently leads the SmartHubs project and contributes to DREAMS and R-map , focusing on smart, equitable mobility systems in Europe and Saudi Arabia.

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Transportation Planning and Modeling
• Accessibility Modeling
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Jo Wood is Professor of Visual Analytics in the Department of Computer Science at City, University of London, where she has been employed since January 14, 2000. Her work bridges computer science, geographic information science, and human-computer interaction, focusing on innovative methods for visualizing complex spatial and behavioral data. Her research interests center on visual analytics , information visualization , and geovisualization , with applications in transportation, public health, crisis response, and citizen science. She investigates how interactive visual interfaces can support exploratory data analysis, decision-making, and storytelling, particularly through small multiples, faceted views, and sketch-based rendering techniques. The trends in her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on user-centered design , spatial data abstraction , and interactive exploration of multivariate datasets. Her work often integrates real-world behavioral data such as GPS tracks, cycling patterns, and crowd-sourced information to build meaningful visual narratives and support analytical reasoning. Throughout her career, Jo Wood has contributed significantly to the advancement of visual analytics through high-impact publications in top-tier venues such as IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Computer Graphics Forum. Her collaborations with researchers like Jason Dykes and Aidan Slingsby highlight her role in a vibrant research community. She has supervised numerous research projects and mentored students in visualization and geospatial analytics, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. Her work has been supported by various research grants, particularly in domains involving urban mobility, energy modeling, and crisis informatics, though grant details are not specified here. Jo Wood has also contributed to the design of visual analytics systems for applications including disease spread modeling, bicycle-hire scheme monitoring, and persuasive technology for health and leisure, demonstrating a strong commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research.

• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualization
• Geographic Information Science
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Sanford E. DeVoe is a Professor of Management and Organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management. He currently serves as Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs and teaches leadership foundations to Full-Time, Fully Employed, and Executive MBA students. Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, Stanford University (2007) B.A. in Psychology with High Honors, Swarthmore College (2000) DeVoe's research explores the psychological impacts of monetizing time, including trade-offs between time and money, workplace stress, and societal well-being. His work uses experimental and survey methods to analyze how organizations can improve quality of life through behavioral interventions. His recent scholarly trends examine temporal psychology in organizational contexts, financial impatience, and stressor mitigation in service industries. Articles span behavioral economics, consumer culture analysis, and time-use optimization. Excellence in Teaching award (6 times) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research (2011, Rotman School of Management) Featured in top media outlets like New York Times , Economist , and Wall Street Journal DeVoe has served as Senior Editor at Organization Science and sits on editorial boards of leading management journals. He actively bridges academic research with public discourse through media engagements and advisory roles.

• Behavioral Decision Making
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Professor Holly Thorpe is a Professor of Sociology in Te Huataki Waiora / School of Health at the University of Waikato, specializing in Sport and Human Movement. She serves as Associate Dean Research in the Division of Health PVC Office and is an internationally recognized sociologist of sport, physical culture and gender whose work has earned prestigious fellowships and awards including Fulbright, Leverhulme, and Royal Society honors. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Waikato and Papa Reo Level 1 certification from Te Wananga o Aotearoa, reflecting both academic excellence and cultural engagement with Māori language and knowledge systems. Professor Thorpe's research centers on equity and inclusion in sporting cultures, with particular attention to women's health and wellbeing, sport and gender, and the impact of social media on athletic experiences. She employs critical and feminist theoretical frameworks with expertise in qualitative methods to examine how sport, physical activity, and health intersect in rapidly changing social landscapes. Her work spans gender studies, feminist methodologies, sports science, sociology of health, and digital media studies within sporting contexts, with a strong commitment to community-engaged research. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent thematic focus on contemporary issues including menstruation in sport, digital technologies and athlete experiences, pandemic impacts on wellbeing, and the gendered dimensions of mega-sport events. Her work frequently employs intersectional analysis and collaborates across disciplines to address complex questions about embodiment, identity, and social change in sporting cultures, particularly as they relate to women and marginalized communities. Professor Thorpe's significant scholarly recognition includes: Royal Society Early Career Research Excellence Award for Social Sciences (2018) Fellow of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (2018) Royal Society James Cook Fellowship for a two-year project focused on women's wellbeing through and beyond pandemic (2021) She actively supervises students and has secured substantial research funding including the Te Punaha Matatini CORE Research Institute project 'Youth Wellbeing in Uncertain Times: The Voices of Rangatahi from Flood-Effected Tairāwhiti Gisborne' (2023-2025). Professor Thorpe collaborates extensively with international and national sports organizations including the International Olympic Committee, High Performance New Zealand, Sport New Zealand, Skateistan, and Voice in Sport to ensure her research has real-world impact on policy and practice. She serves as Series co-editor for 'New Femininities in Digital, Physical and Sporting Cultures' and maintains active media engagement through The Conversation and other outlets. Professor Thorpe leads several significant research initiatives including 'Reimagining Fields of Play' (2023) and co-organized the 'Gender, Health and Wellbeing Symposium' (2022), demonstrating her commitment to creating spaces for critical dialogue about sport, gender, and health while advancing culturally responsive methodologies that center Indigenous and diverse perspectives.

• Gender studies
• Feminist methodologies
• Sports science and exercise
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Betsey Stevenson is a Professor of Economics (Courtesy) and Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She holds affiliations with the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and Ifo Institute for Economic Research. Her research focuses on labor markets, public policy, and the intersection of family dynamics with economic forces. She served as a member of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers (2013-2015), Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor (2010-2011), and on the Biden-Harris Transition team. Education: B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from Wellesley College; M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. Research interests include women's labor market experiences, family economics, and policy impacts on employment and well-being. Notable contributions include analyses of the gender pay gap, Title IX's effects on sports participation, and the economic consequences of divorce laws. She co-hosts the podcast Think Like an Economist and co-authored a Principles of Economics textbook. Scientific Awards: Elected member of the National Academy of Social Insurance; Research Fellowships at NBER, CEPR, and Ifo Institute. Grants and Advising: Extensive policy advisory roles, including contributions to U.S. Treasury policy development. Her work frequently appears in major media outlets. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Michigan and national research institutions.

• Labor Economics
• Public Policy
• Economics of Education
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Professor John Shields is a distinguished academic in Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney’s Business School. He holds a BA(Hons) from ANU and a PhD from the University of Sydney. As Academic Director International, he oversees global strategies for the Business School’s international partnerships and recruitment. His roles have included Associate Dean (Programs), Deputy Dean, and Chair of the Faculty Board, reflecting his extensive leadership within the institution. In research, Shields focuses on performance management, reward systems, corporate governance, and international education. He co-authored seminal textbooks like *Managing Employee Performance and Reward* and *Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice*. Current projects explore performance management transformation, pay secrecy disclosure, and gaming’s psychological impacts. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Strategic HRM and Global Leadership. Shields has supervised over a dozen PhD students, with topics ranging from Saudi Arabian workplace dynamics to corporate governance in Australian firms. Recognized with the 2008 Wayne Lonergan Teaching Award, he actively contributes to professional bodies like the Australian Human Resources Institute. Publications highlight his influence in HRM theory and practice, including studies on CEO remuneration, board capital, and pandemic-era worker resilience. His interdisciplinary work bridges organizational behavior, economics, and policy, positioning him as a key figure in contemporary HRM research.

• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Studies
• Performance Management
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Dr. Abby Haynes is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, affiliated with the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health and Faculty of Medicine and Health. Her work focuses on physical activity for healthy ageing and people with disability, employing qualitative research, systems thinking, and realist evaluation. Key research themes include: Healthy Ageing Disability and Physical Activity Implementation Science Knowledge Mobilisation Her recent publications analyze: Inclusive sports programs for children with disability Fall prevention in acute hospitals Telehealth physiotherapy for aged care Realist evaluations of yoga and dance interventions Systems thinking in public health policy These emphasize public health, gerontology, and health equity approaches. Grants include MRFF-funded projects on traumatic brain injury rehabilitation (2024), fall prevention (2023), and aged care mobility (2022).

• Public Health
• Physical Activity
• Healthy Ageing
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Selin A. Malkoc is the FCOB Distinguished Professor and Professor of Marketing at The Ohio State University's Max M. Fisher College of Business. She also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor of Psychology. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, particularly intertemporal decision making and time perception. Dr. Malkoc received her Ph.D. in marketing from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2006) and a B.S. from Bilkent University (2000). Prior to joining Ohio State, she was faculty at the Carlson School of Business, University of Minnesota, and the Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis. Her research examines how consumers make decisions with outcomes spread over time and how they perceive time. She investigates why consumers show impatience despite good intentions and proposes mechanisms to help consumers make better decisions. Her work also explores optimal time allocation between work and leisure to maximize happiness, with significant implications for consumer well-being. Dr. Malkoc's research has appeared in top journals including the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Research, and Psychological Science. Her work frequently appears in major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, BBC, and TIME Magazine. Paul E. Green Award recipient William F. O'Dell Award recipient Citation of Excellence Award winner Associate Editor for International Journal of Research in Marketing Editorial Review Board member for Journal of Consumer Research She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including BUSML 4998 (Undergraduate Research) and BUSML 8250 (Consumer Behavior). Her research on leisure perception, time management, and intertemporal choice has significantly advanced understanding of consumer decision-making processes.

• Consumer Behavior
• Intertemporal Decision Making
• Time Perception
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Samantha King is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her interdisciplinary research integrates feminist, queer, and critical race theories to examine the intersections of health, sport, and the body. She leads the King Research Group, based in KINE 206J & 301V offices. King's research interests span topics such as drug cultures, food politics, and the sociology of sport. Her influential work includes the book Pink Ribbons, Inc: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy , adapted into an NFB documentary. She explores themes like pharmaceutical use in professional sports, the ecological dimensions of embodiment, and multispecies approaches to sport studies. Her recent publications analyze racial capitalism in NFL pain management, pandemic-era human-animal relations, and the sociological implications of whey protein consumption. She has co-edited volumes on food ethics and bodily embodiment, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue. Her work bridges cultural studies, sociology, and health studies, addressing contemporary issues in sport, medicine, and everyday life. King’s academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited collections. She has received international attention for critiquing corporate philanthropy in health activism and challenging normative frameworks in sport studies. Her current projects explore multispecies methodologies and the political economies of meat production.

• Cultural Studies
• Sociology
• Health Studies
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