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James B LewisView profile

Associate Professor

• Korean-Japanese Relations
• Economic History of Korea
• Premodern Korean and Japanese Social Histories
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James B Lewis is an Associate Professor of Korean History at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Wolfson College and the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. His research focuses on Korean-Japanese relations before 1850, economic and social histories of premodern Korea and Japan, global history, and environmental/epidemiological dynamics in East Asia. He has held leadership roles as past President of the Association for Korean Studies in Europe and the British Association for Korean Studies. His grants include an ERC Horizon 2020 project (grant 758347). Current projects involve co-authoring An Economic History of Korea, 1400 to 1900 and translating Amenomori Hôshû's Kôrin Teisei . Courses taught include Korean-Japanese history surveys, research methodologies, and classical texts analysis. His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing quantitative methods, archival analysis, and cross-disciplinary approaches. Notable works include Frontier contact between Chosŏn Korea and Tokugawa Japan (2003), The East Asian War, 1592-1598 (2015), and studies on Korean economic indicators across centuries. Public lectures and media engagements include talks at the Ricci Institute and the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation.

Erica LawsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Motherhood Studies
• Grief and Bereavement
• Maternal Activism
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Erica S. Lawson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Western University. She holds an MA and PhD from OISE (University of Toronto). Her work focuses on motherhood studies, Black feminist theory, critical race studies, and gender dynamics in post-conflict societies such as Liberia. Dr. Lawson’s research critically examines intersections of race, gender, and power, particularly regarding maternal grief, anti-Black racism in Canadian institutions, and social reproductive labor in global crises. She has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, including *African Canadian Leadership: Continuity, Transition, and Transformation* (2019) and contributions to *Memorializing Violence: Transnational Feminist Dialogues* (forthcoming 2025). Her funded research includes SSHRC grants addressing: 1) racialized women’s experiences as pandemic frontline workers; 2) Liberian women’s post-conflict gender equality initiatives. She has also led studies on HIV vulnerabilities among Black men in Ontario and the socio-cultural dimensions of maternal activism in North America. Dr. Lawson’s teaching emphasizes decolonizing methodologies and Black feminist frameworks in academia. Key grants include SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2021–present) and SSHRC Insight Grant (2017–present). Her work bridges academic scholarship with community advocacy, particularly around anti-racist pedagogy and global health equity. She collaborates internationally with Liberian researchers and Canadian-based Black communities.

• Input-Output Analysis
• Material Flow Analysis
• Resource Efficiency
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Meng Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is affiliated with NTNU’s Industrial Ecology Programme and collaborates closely with Prof. Edgar Hertwich. His research focuses on input-output analysis, material flow analysis, and modeling resource efficiency and circular economy strategies, particularly in chemical systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Industrial Ecology) from Tsinghua University, China, and has additional academic training at the University of Washington (Seattle) and professional experience at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Research interests include resource management, material flow analysis, and the intersection of chemical systems with sustainability. His work emphasizes China’s material and carbon footprints, circular economy transitions, and socio-economic-environmental interactions. He has contributed to frameworks like the Planetary Pressure-Adjusted Human Development Index and studies on regional disparities in resource use. Publications highlight contributions to understanding China’s fossil-based chemical production, machinery carbon footprints, and urban low-carbon transitions. Collaborations span global institutions, including presentations at the International Conference on Industrial Ecology (ISIE) and Gordon Research Conferences. Teaching includes courses on input-output analysis and environmental trade impacts. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, addressing global sustainability challenges through data-driven methodologies.

Barney WarfView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Social Theory
• Globalization Studies
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Barney Warf is a Professor of Geography & Atmospheric Sciences at The University of Kansas. His research spans globalization dynamics, social theory intersections, and economic geography with a focus on telecommunications, political geographies, and digital governance. He explores topics like cyber geography (digital divides, internet censorship), spatial aspects of voting systems, and global corruption patterns. His work bridges Marxist political economy and phenomenological theories, emphasizing theoretical pluralism. Research: Cyber governance, urban agglomeration theories, religious diversity geographies Teaching: Globalization, economic geography, social theory Key regions studied: Global comparative analysis with deep engagement in Latin America and Asia Warf's empirical studies include analyses of global city networks (New York's role), telecommunication infrastructure competition (satellite vs fiber optics), and the geographies of cannabis. He critiques neoliberal governance through pandemic responses and critiques technological biases in satellite imagery. Publications span over 20 years including influential books like Global Geographies of the Internet (2012) and Time-Space Compression (2008). His work regularly appears in Annals of the AAG , Urban Geography , and Geographical Review .

David FrazierView profile

Professor

• Simulation-based inference
• Financial Econometrics
• Nonparametric and semiparametric econometric modeling
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David Frazier is a Professor in the Department of Econometrics & Business Statistics at Monash University, specializing in simulation-based inference, financial econometrics, and nonparametric/semiparametric modeling. He teaches ETC 1010: Data Modeling and Computing. His research focuses on robust statistical methods, Bayesian computation, and model misspecification. Key projects include 'Consequences of Model Misspecification in Approximate Bayesian Computation' (2020-2025) and 'Loss-based Bayesian Prediction' (2020-2025). Recent work addresses forecasting in misspecified models, weak identification in econometric frameworks, and robust variational Bayes techniques. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic and environmental sustainability. Projects: 4 active/funded projects with ARC, Brown University, and international collaborators. Publications: Over 37 peer-reviewed articles in journals like the Journal of the American Statistical Association and Journal of Econometrics. Research interests include advancing Bayesian methodologies for complex models, with applications in asset pricing and economic forecasting. His work emphasizes reliability in statistical inference under model uncertainty and computational efficiency.

Grete RustenView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Regional Development
• Industrial Symbiosis
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Grete Rusten is a Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Bergen's Department of Geography, specializing in industrial and regional development, circular economy, and sustainable development. Her research focuses on corporate geography, location strategies, and green economic transitions, with emphasis on Norway and Western economies. She supervises master’s theses on topics like industrial symbiosis, coworking spaces, and plastics in the circular economy. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing challenges such as industrial symbiosis in Årdal, greenwashing strategies, and the role of municipalities in eco-innovation. She collaborates with organizations like Årdal Utvikling and the Plastics Network at UiB. Her teaching includes supervision of over 30 master’s theses, emphasizing practical industry partnerships and policy analysis. She has published extensively on green taxation, regional development, and service economies, with contributions to books like *Design Economies and the Changing World Economy* (2011) and *Services and the Green Economy* (2016). Rusten’s research bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary issues such as energy policy dissonance at Mongstad and the socio-economic impacts of green transitions. Her projects often involve cross-sector collaboration and regional innovation strategies, reflecting her commitment to applied sustainability research.

Luca BarraView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Television History
• Transnational Media Circulation
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Luca Barra is Full Professor of Television and Digital Media at the Department of Arts, University of Bologna. His research focuses on media studies, particularly television history and contemporary evolution, transnational circulation of content, serialization, and comic/humorous genres. He has coordinated the Master's Degree in Information, Cultures and Media Organization since 2021 and serves as editor-in-chief of VIEW. Journal of European TV History and Culture. University of Bologna, Department of Arts Research areas: Television History, Transnational Media, Digital Transformation, Italian TV Production Barra's work examines the international mediation of ready-made TV formats, Italian streaming partnerships, and the cultural implications of digital television. His recent articles analyze dystopian narratives, sitcom reception in Italy, and the redefinition of celebrity during the pandemic. He contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles in journals like SERIES and Comunicazioni Sociali. His publications include monographs on Italian television programming, sitcoms, and co-edited volumes exploring European premium TV fiction and digital media frameworks. Barra has led research projects such as ATLas and F-ACTOR, and collaborates with international institutions including Brown University and NECS.

Stephanie BilderbackView profile

Lecturer

• Organizational Behavior
• Employee Development
• Workplace Mental Health
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Stephanie Bilderback is a Lecturer in the Department of Management and Marketing at Austin Peay State University. She is pursuing a PhD in Management (ABD, expected Spring 2024) from Walden University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, employee development, and the intersection of technology with workplace dynamics. She explores topics such as AI dependency in the workplace, mental health strategies for employees, and global leadership competencies in interconnected economies. Her work emphasizes ethical leadership, digital communication impacts on productivity, and sustainable business practices. Recent studies include analyzing Snapchat's role in workplace efficiency, managing Gen Z's digital perfectionism, and integrating AI in healthcare training programs. She also investigates regional economic growth through work-based learning initiatives in Tennessee and climate-sensitive business strategies in Dickson County. Bilderback’s research highlights trends in post-pandemic workforce management, including unconscious bias mitigation and remote work culture evolution. She advocates for employee well-being programs addressing screen time addiction and suicide prevention through organizational development. Her writing spans academic journals and book reviews on responsible management education.

Justina JoseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Financial Management
• Public Debt Management
• Local Government Finances
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Dr. Justina Jose is an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Affairs, San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Her work focuses on public financial management, particularly public debt management and infrastructure financing. She holds a PhD in Public Policy from Georgia State University, an M.Sc. in Economics from Symbiosis International University (India), and a BA in Economics from Stella Maris College (India). Dr. Jose's research examines tools states use to oversee local government finances and their impact on fiscal outcomes. She has studied water-sewer infrastructure financing and climate-resilient projects, collaborating with Atlanta and Georgia policymakers. Her work appears in journals like Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management and Environment and Urbanization Asia . She actively participates in conferences such as the Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM) and APPAM. Her research trends emphasize fiscal policy in crises, intergovernmental debt oversight, and infrastructure funding. She has analyzed municipal debt markets, broadband deployment impacts, and pandemic responses in India. Dr. Jose’s projects bridge academic research with practical policy advice, aiming to enhance fiscal accountability and sustainable development.

Jonne RodenburgView profile

Associate Professor

• Weed Ecology
• Agricultural Science
• Parasitic Weeds
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Prof. Jonne Rodenburg is an Associate Professor of Weed Ecology at Wageningen University within the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis . Previously, he served as a Professor of Agronomy at the University of Greenwich (2018–2023) and worked at the Africa Rice Center (CGIAR) in multiple African countries. He holds an MSc (1999) and PhD (2005) from Wageningen University. His research focuses on parasitic weeds like Striga and Rhamphicarpa in African agricultural systems, with an emphasis on sustainable management strategies for smallholder farmers. Education: MSc, Wageningen University (1999) PhD, Wageningen University (2005) Research Interests: He explores the ecology and management of parasitic weeds (e.g., Striga, Rhamphicarpa) in crops like rice and cereals, aiming to enhance yield sustainability through soil microbiome interventions and agroecological practices. His work integrates field experimentation, cropping systems analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches. Key Projects: PROMISE Project : Engineers soil microbiomes to suppress Striga in African cereal crops (funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). Focus on soil microbial volatiles for parasitic weed control. Development of locally adapted Striga management strategies. Grants & Leadership: Leads the PROMISE project, collaborating with institutions like NIOO-KNAW and UC Davis. President of the International Parasitic Plants Society (IPPS, 2024–present). Labs & Teams: Active in the Centre for Crop Systems Analysis , focusing on crop-weed interactions and sustainable farming systems in tropical regions.

Samuli HonkapuroView profile

Professor

• Energy Markets
• Distributed Energy Resources
• Demand Side Management
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Samuli Honkapuro is a tenured Professor of Energy Markets and Energy Systems at LUT University's School of Energy Systems in Lappeenranta, Finland. He leads the Laboratory of Electricity Markets and Power Systems and heads the LUT Doctoral Programme in Energy Systems. Honkapuro holds a D.Sc. (tech) from LUT University (2008) and has focused his career on advancing energy systems research and education. His research emphasizes electricity market design, integration of distributed energy resources, demand side management, and energy communities. Key themes include socio-technical challenges in renewable energy adoption, consumer behavior in demand response programs, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. He explores topics like grid flexibility, prosumer economics in mini-grids, and the socio-economic impacts of rural electrification. Notable contributions include methodologies for rural electrification feasibility, agent-based modeling of consumer enrollment in demand response, and analysis of battery storage bottlenecks. His work bridges technical innovation with societal needs, addressing both Nordic and global energy challenges. Current projects involve energy communities in agriculture, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems, and smart charging infrastructure. As a lab and doctoral program leader, Honkapuro fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to accelerate sustainable energy transitions. His research often combines quantitative analysis with stakeholder-driven approaches to ensure practical applicability.

• International Migration
• Transnationalism
• Gender Studies
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Dr. Manashi Ray is a Professor of Sociology at West Virginia State University (WVSU), affiliated with the College of Business & Social Sciences. Her research focuses on international migration, transnationalism, and gendered migration patterns, with a specialization in South and East Asian refugee populations. She employs frameworks like Bourdieu’s theory of capital and life course perspectives to analyze migratory motives and policies influenced by globalization. Dr. Ray teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on social inequality, gender, and community organization. She actively collaborates with students on research presented at local conferences. Her current book manuscript, Becoming Boundless: A Saga of Transnational Indian Entrepreneurs , explores the transnational networks of South Asian entrepreneurs. She holds governance roles in professional organizations such as the International Sociological Association (Treasurer of RC 32: Women, Gender and Society) and Sociologists for Women in Society. Her research trends emphasize gender analysis in migration contexts, including the impact of crises like the pandemic on migrant invisibility and the role of transnational networks in entrepreneurship and family migration. Over her career, she has published widely in journals like the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and Economic and Political Weekly , with a focus on migration, development, and equity.

Andrea PieroniView profile

Professor

• Ethnobotany
• Food Cultural Heritage
• Ecology and Sustainability
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Andrea Pieroni is a Full Professor of Ethnobotany at the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Italy. He holds a doctorate from the University of Bonn and has held academic positions at the University of London and the University of Bradford. His research focuses on cultural adaptation processes, traditional foraging practices, and biocultural diversity, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean, Balkans, Eastern Europe, and the Greater Middle East. Professor Pieroni serves as Vice-President and former President of the International Society of Ethnobiology and is founder/Chief Editor of the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. He has led research projects addressing food security, wild plant usage, and ecological sustainability, such as UNISG’s DiGe and SASS initiatives. His work bridges ethnobotanical field studies with policy advocacy, emphasizing community-centered approaches to ecological transition. Educations: Ph.D., University of Bonn; Medical Botany training, University of Pisa Research Projects: BIOESSaNS, GLN, ETHCSTWIN Grants & Awards: Leadership roles in global ethnobiology organizations, editorial roles in peer-reviewed journals His recent articles (2024-2025) explore topics such as Romani knowledge systems, desert truffle ethnoecology, and the impact of overtourism on foraging traditions. Pieroni advocates integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern sustainability frameworks, particularly in food systems.

Marko RilloView profile

Researcher

• Organizational Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Change Management
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Marko Rillo serves as the Head of MBA Curriculum at the Estonian Business School (EBS), an institution focused on business education. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of St.Gallen (Switzerland), specializing in Organizational Ambidexterity and Strategic Practices, alongside an MA in Economics from TalTech and a Bachelor’s degree from EBS. His academic career includes teaching courses such as Innovation Management, Strategic Management, and VUCA Innovation Practices. His research emphasizes workplace playfulness through LEGO Serious Play methodology and strategic leadership challenges in balancing innovation and operational effectiveness. Education Background: PhD in Management, University of St.Gallen (2020) MA in Economics, TalTech Bachelor’s Degree, Estonian Business School Advanced studies in Strategy and Innovation at INSEAD, IESE, Aarhus University, and Lappeenranta University of Technology Research Interests: His work spans organizational strategy, innovation management, change management, and leadership development. Notably, he has pioneered LEGO Serious Play methodologies in facilitation and strategic planning. His studies on ambidexterity explore how organizations balance exploration (innovation) and exploitation (efficiency) under leadership. Publications and Themes: His articles focus on strategy process dynamics, balanced scorecard applications, and workshop facilitation techniques. Recent work highlights client-centric strategies and conscious incompetence frameworks in team development. Recognition and Impact: Consulting experience with the European Commission, EBRD, and UN Developed training programs for businesses and institutions Advising and Outreach: Runs the social initiative Bright Knit l, enhancing student well-being through community engagement. No formal advisees listed, but contributes to curriculum design impacting students indirectly. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with EBS faculty on MBA program development and innovation initiatives.

• Life Course Perspective
• Sociology of the Family
• Transitions to Adulthood
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Magda Nico is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Research Methods at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte - Center for Research and Studies in Sociology. She holds a PhD in Sociology from ISCTE-IUL and has a strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Her academic work is deeply rooted in the life course perspective, focusing on youth, family, social inequalities, and biographical research. PhD in Sociology, ISCTE-IUL (2011) Postgraduate in Data Analysis in Social Sciences, ISCTE-IUL (2008) Master’s in Family and Society, ISCTE-IUL (2006) Bachelor’s in Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (2001) Her research interests include the sociology of the family, transitions to adulthood, longitudinal methods, and social mobility. She critically examines the interplay between structure and agency in shaping life trajectories, especially among young people. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and with leading academic publishers, contributing to debates on de-standardization, reflexivity, and biographical research. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on life course dynamics, biographical methods, and social inequalities. Her work combines empirical rigor with theoretical depth, often employing mixed-methods and longitudinal designs. She frequently explores how macro-level events like the economic crisis and the pandemic affect individual life paths. CEEC Assistant Researcher (2017, FCT) Co-editor, Journal of Youth Studies Local Coordinator, COORDINATE (Horizon 2020 project) Magda Nico actively mentors and collaborates with researchers, having co-organized the 'Biographies and Trajectories' seminar series since 2017. She has led and co-led multiple funded research projects, including 'Linked Lives' and 'Biographical Echoes.' She is also a member of the Society for Longitudinal and Life Course Studies and contributes to public sociology through opinion pieces in platforms like Público and Barómetro Social. She is affiliated with CIES-Iscte, where she conducts interdisciplinary sociological research, and is involved in national and international research networks focused on youth, family, and life course studies.