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Fulong WuView profile

Professor

• Urban Geography
• China Urban Studies
• Urban Planning
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Fulong Wu holds the prestigious Bartlett Chair of Planning at University College London's Bartlett School of Planning since 2011. This distinguished position has previously been held by notable figures including Sir Patrick Abercrombie, Sir William Holford, Lord Richard Llewelyn-Davies, Sir Peter Hall, and Mike Batty FRS. Professor Wu's appointment represents a significant moment for the school to redefine planning discipline in global terms for a new generation. Wu received his BSc and MSc degrees from Nanjing University and completed his PhD at the University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining UCL, he taught at the Universities of Southampton and Cardiff. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to urban planning scholarship with a specific focus on Chinese urban contexts. BSc, Nanjing University MSc, Nanjing University PhD, University of Hong Kong Professor Wu's research centers on urban development in China and its social and sustainable challenges. His work critically examines the Chinese model of urban governance, state entrepreneurialism, and the financialization of Chinese cities. He has made significant contributions to understanding migration patterns, spatial inequalities, suburbanization, neighborhood governance, and urban poverty in Chinese cities. His research provides valuable insights that challenge Western-centric planning theories while enriching global urban studies with Chinese perspectives. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward analyzing the evolving relationship between statecraft and urban governance in China, particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery and financialization processes. A significant portion of his recent work examines how Chinese cities manage crises, with several studies focusing on the Shanghai lockdown experience. His ERC-funded project on rethinking China's model of governance serves as an intellectual anchor for much of this research, demonstrating how Chinese urban governance represents both a distinctive model and a critical lens for understanding global urban transformations. Professor Wu's scholarly recognition includes: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2016) ESRC 2013 Outstanding International Impact Award Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2002) British Academy Fellow As Principal Investigator of a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant project titled 'Rethinking China's Model of Governance,' Professor Wu leads significant research funding that supports his team's work. He co-founded and coordinates the China Planning Research Group (CPRG) at UCL with Professor Fangzhu Zhang, which has become an influential research cluster generating substantial impact within and beyond the university. His mentorship extends to supervising PhD students and collaborating with early-career researchers on China-focused urban studies. The China Planning Research Group (CPRG), jointly coordinated by Professor Wu and Professor Zhang, serves as a vital hub for research on Chinese urban development. This group has produced influential work on topics including rural migrants in urban China, Chinese land and housing development, urban neighborhoods, and regional governance systems. The CPRG's research output has significant policy implications and contributes to global debates about alternative urban development models beyond neoliberal paradigms.

Irem DikmenView profile

Professor

• Construction Project Risk Management
• Climate Risk and Resilience in Built Environment
• Digital Construction Technologies
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Professor Irem Dikmen is a leading academic in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Reading, where she serves as School Director of Internationalisation in the Chancellor's Building. Her research integrates engineering, management, and information sciences to advance construction project risk management, particularly focusing on climate resilience, digital technologies, and social value in infrastructure systems. PhD, MSc, and BSc in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University Her work leverages systems thinking, artificial intelligence, and digital tools to develop decision-support frameworks for megaprojects and climate adaptation. Recent publications highlight innovations in NLP contract analysis, energy performance ontologies, and risk visualization techniques. She supervises students on topics spanning IoT lifecycle management, ESG risks, and NLP defect detection. Key collaborations include the Climate and Finance Research Cluster and Walker Institute , with contributions to digital construction technologies and sustainability risk assessment. Teaching modules include Construction Risk Management, Economics, and Business Organisation.

Amir GhanbaripourView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Project Management
• Construction Project Management
• Gender Diversity in Project Organizations
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Dr. Amir Ghanbaripour is a Discipline Lead in Planning, Property, and Project Management at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design, with a PhD in Construction Project Management (2020). He teaches postgraduate courses and leads the Project Management program. His expertise spans project management methodologies, systems thinking, organizational maturity, and gender equality in projects. He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) as Associate Director for Academic Outreach. Education: PhD in Construction Project Management (Bond University, 2020), MSc in Civil Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 2012), BSc in Civil Engineering (Amirkabir University of Technology, 2009). Research focuses on project success models, agile methodologies, and technology integration in construction education. He leads research projects on megaprojects, sustainable practices, and gender diversity in the industry. Grants include the 2023 FSD Research Project Grant (focusing on construction project strategies) and the 2023 FSD Deans Award (exploring robotics in manufacturing). He supervises PhD candidates and collaborates with national/international organizations on project management innovation.

Bhishna BajracharyaView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Disaster Management
• Master Planned Communities
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Dr Bhishna Bajracharya is an Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design. He previously taught at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for over 12 years and worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Australian National University. His research focuses on urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and master-planned communities. Education: PhD in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii (200?) MURP in Urban Planning, University of Hawaii BArch in Architecture, Delhi University Research Interests: Smart cities and infrastructure Disaster management and community resilience Transit-oriented development Climate change adaptation Sustainable campus design Knowledge-based regional economies Recent Research Trends: His recent work emphasizes cross-border planning (e.g., Gold Coast Airport integration), megaproject governance, and innovative disaster management frameworks. He frequently collaborates with governments and NGOs to bridge research and policy gaps. Awards & Grants: Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant for community narratives in urban planning Emergency Queensland grant for disaster governance research Advising & Partnerships: Supervising PhD students in urban planning Collaborations with QUT's Creative Industries faculty Member of Bond University's Sustainability Committee Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Construction Research at Bond University, focusing on global urban challenges.

• Megaprojects
• Cost Overrun
• Project Management
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Bent Flyvbjerg is a Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Software Engineering Research Center for Public IT and the Danish Institute for IT Program Management . His research focuses on megaprojects, cost overruns, behavioral biases, and digitalization’s intersection with climate action. Research Interests : Megaproject governance, cost-benefit analysis, behavioral economics, climate mitigation through digitalization. Projects : Leads the Villum Kann Rasmussen Professorship (2022–2027) on IT project management. Media Impact : Frequently cited in press/media (203 mentions), including Harvard Business Review and Project Management Journal.

• Computer-Assisted Text Analysis
• Epistemic Wars
• Technoscientific Conflicts
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Giuseppe Tipaldo is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), with affiliations to the SmartData@PoliTO Big Data and Data Science Laboratory and the DBDM Database and Data Mining Group. His interdisciplinary work bridges Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, and Digital Media Research. Research interests focus on epistemic instability, technoscientific conflicts (anti-vax, pseudoscience, infrastructure opposition), and methodological innovations in Computer-Assisted Text Analysis. He explores intersections between postmodern relativism and contemporary epistemic wars, examining truth negotiation in political decision-making and Gen-AI's impact on research methodologies. Recent publications analyze: 2024: Vaccine hesitancy trust dynamics in Europe 2023: Epistemic authority transitions in social media and science-society relations 2022: Xylella fastidiosa epidemics as epistemic wars and pandemic expert discourses He contributes to editorial boards (Italian Review of Sociology, Sinapsi) and serves on advisory panels for Circular Economy symposia. Teaching spans Master's and Doctoral programs in Management Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Communication Sciences.

• Logistics and Operations Management
• Supply Chain Resilience
• Sustainable and Circular Supply Chains
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Professor Mohamed Naim is a distinguished academic at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where he holds the position of Professor in Logistics and Operations Management. He has served in several leadership roles, including former Head of the Logistics and Operations Management Section and former Deputy Dean at the Business School. He was also the founding director of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems at Cardiff (CAMSAC). He is actively engaged in high-impact research and industrial collaboration, currently leading a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Tower Cold Chain Solutions Ltd. and contributing to major research programs such as ASTUTE, ASTUTE2020, and AFAIR. His research interests center on the development of business systems engineering approaches to resilient supply chains, with a focus on sustainability, circularity, and flexibility in lean and agile systems. He has made significant contributions to supply chain dynamics, particularly in engineer-to-order (ETO) sectors such as construction and shipbuilding. His recent work explores digital transformation in logistics, including 5G-enabled smart ports, building information modelling (BIM), and AI-driven decision-making. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, integrating operations management with healthcare (trauma systems), digital technologies, and sustainable industrial practices. His work frequently employs system dynamics, simulation, and empirical case studies to address complex supply chain challenges. Scientific Awards: Institution of Electrical Engineers' Manufacturing Division Premium (1996) Royal Academy of Engineering Global Research Award (2003) Professor Naim is actively involved in research supervision and has contributed to two Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) impact cases on innovative procurement and financially sustainable supply chains. He is a founding member of the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG) and has led and co-directed multiple large-scale research initiatives. His work is characterized by strong industry engagement, particularly through Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and collaborations with public sector bodies like the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO). Research Centers and Teams: Logistics and Operations Management Section, Cardiff Business School Centre for Advanced Manufacturing Systems at Cardiff (CAMSAC) Logistics Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG) ASTUTE / ASTUTE2020 / ASTUTE East programmes AFAIR project (Expert Advisor)

Susann Baez UllbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Anthropology
• Disaster Anthropology
• Crisis Management
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Susann Baez Ullberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Cultural Anthropology at Uppsala University's Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from Stockholm University and is an affiliated researcher at the CNDS Centre of Natural Hazards and Disaster Science. Her work focuses on environmental and disaster anthropology, with a regional emphasis on Latin America, particularly Argentina and Peru. She currently leads the C-URGE project, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded initiative training climate anthropologists across Europe. Her research explores disaster memoryscapes, crisis temporality, and groundwater politics, combining ethnographic fieldwork with interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable projects include studying water infrastructure in Peru's Majes Siguas Project and analyzing recovery processes after wildfires in Sweden. She coordinates Uppsala University's Water Initiative and directs the undergraduate program in Cultural Anthropology. Awarded for her 2013 thesis on Santa Fe's flood management, she supervises three PhD students and contributes to policy-relevant research on climate resilience. Her publications span environmental governance, megaprojects, and the socio-political dimensions of disasters.

Alexander BudzierView profile

Research Fellow

• Project Management
• IT-enabled Change
• Risk Management
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Alexander Budzier is a Research Fellow in the Department of Technology and Operations Management at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He specializes in managing projects across IT, infrastructure, energy, and mega-events, with a focus on risk mitigation and systems thinking. His roles include teaching on the MSc for Major Programme Management, MBA, and the Major Project Leadership Academy. Education: PhD from Saïd Business School (2014). Prior experience includes roles at T-Mobile International and McKinsey's Business Technology Office in Düsseldorf and Chicago, advising on IT and operations strategy. Research interests center on IT-enabled change, project setups, and risk analysis. Notable contributions include work on cost overruns in IT projects, the uniqueness trap in project management, and sustainable development via mega-events like the Olympics. Publications span journals like Harvard Business Review , iScience , and Event Management , with a focus on megaprojects, risk, and digital transformation. He has advised governments and corporations on infrastructure investments and project governance, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making.

Katrin LeifelsView profile

Lecturer

• Occupational Health
• Stress Prevention
• Psychosocial Work Aspects
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Katrin Leifels is a Lecturer in Construction Management at RMIT University's School of PCPM. Her research focuses on occupational health, stress prevention, mental wellbeing, and psychosocial work aspects. She also explores human resource management, cultural diversity in teams, and workplace safety. Katrin holds a PhD and has received scholarships during her postgraduate studies, alongside industry-focused research grants. She has extensive teaching experience across RMIT and universities in Germany and China, and previously led projects at a German research institute, with industry experience in automotive and aviation sectors. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'The Psychosocial Work Environment' and 'Work Health and Safety Intervention Project.' Katrin actively presents at international conferences and collaborates with industry partners. Her work spans construction safety, intercultural teamwork dynamics, and the impact of university environments on staff wellbeing. She is open to supervising Masters and PhD students. Research highlights include analyzing stressors in multicultural teams, cultural intelligence in global workforces, and systematic reviews on psychological harm in construction. Her contributions emphasize practical solutions for workplace mental health and safety, bridging academic research with industry applications.

Maude BrunetView profile

Associate Professor

• Project Management
• Megaprojects
• Infrastructure Development
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Maude Brunet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at HEC Montréal. She holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and is affiliated with the Mosaic Pôle créativité et innovation research group. Her expertise includes project governance, public and infrastructure projects, megaprojects, and qualitative methods. Education: Postdoctoral researcher at École de technologie supérieure (2017–2018), Ph.D. in Administration (UQAM), Master in Project Management (UQAM), and Bachelor in International Development Studies (McGill University). Research focuses on megaproject governance, innovation in construction, digitalization, and collaborative methods. Recent work explores sustainability alternatives to megaprojects and governance frameworks for public infrastructure. She has authored/co-authored over 20 journal articles and three books, including La maturité en gestion de projet: Améliorer la performance organisationnelle (2024) and Research Handbook on Complex Project Organizing (2023). Notable awards include the Highly Ranked Scholar (2025) and Prix François-Albert-Angers (2022). She advises Master’s theses and projects on topics like innovation in public infrastructure and agile project management. Teaching includes courses on project management, risk governance, and change management. She is an Associate Editor of European Management Review and actively contributes to editorial roles in project management literature.

Aris SyntetosView profile

Professor

• Decision Science
• Supply Chain Forecasting
• Inventory Optimization
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Professor Aris Syntetos is a Distinguished Research Professor and DSV Chair of Logistics and Manufacturing at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. He is the founder and Director of the PARC Institute of Manufacturing, Logistics and Inventory, which includes the RemakerSpace, and leads the university’s strategic partnership with DSV. Previously, he held faculty positions at the University of Salford and Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on the integration of forecasting and inventory optimization, particularly in the context of intermittent demand, spare parts, closed-loop supply chains, and additive manufacturing. He is renowned for the Syntetos-Boylan Approximation and the Syntetos-Boylan-Croston classification method. His work is driven by sustainability and social impact, aiming to reduce inventory obsolescence and support circular economies. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating forecasting with inventory and maintenance decisions, with increasing emphasis on sustainability, social good, and advanced analytics. His work spans healthcare, automotive, retail, and humanitarian logistics, often employing machine learning and empirical validation. 2024 Goodeve Medal (Operational Research Society) 2016 Cardiff University Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor Award 2016 & 2019 Cardiff University Innovation and Impact Awards He has secured over £5 million in research funding as Principal Investigator from EPSRC, Innovate UK, and the Welsh Government, leading projects on remanufacturing, 3D printing, and sustainable supply chains. He advises major firms like Ocado, BT, and DSV, and his methods are used in commercial software. He supervises PhD students and actively promotes knowledge transfer. He is Editor-in-Chief of the IMA Journal of Management Mathematics and serves as Vice-President of the International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR). He has taught in the UK, China, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, and Latvia, primarily in Operations Management and Applied Statistics.

Joe SandersonView profile

Professor

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Public Sector Procurement
• Healthcare Procurement
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Professor Joe Sanderson is a distinguished academic at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Management. He serves as Deputy Head of the College of Social Sciences and has previously held leadership roles including Head of the Procurement and Operations Management Department and Director of several MBA and DBA programmes. His research and teaching focus on procurement and supply chain management , particularly in the public sector (healthcare and defence), contracting and governance in large-scale projects , and public-private partnerships . He has led significant research projects funded by the UK Government and the National Institute for Health Research, with impactful outcomes in naval shipbuilding and NHS commissioning. His recent publications span topics such as digitalization in healthcare supply chains, team effectiveness in sourcing, green supply chains in the auto industry, and governance in megaprojects. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining operations, strategy, public policy, and sustainability. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (FCIPS) Outstanding Reviewer, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (2008) Outstanding Paper Award, same journal (2009) Nominated for Procurement Leaders and CIPS awards Co-nominated for University’s Founders’ Award for Business Advancement (2016) Professor Sanderson has extensive experience in executive development, notably delivering a Masterclass Programme in Strategic Sourcing for over 400 senior managers at Rolls-Royce Aerospace. He serves on the editorial board of Supply Chain Management: An International Journal and has guest-edited special issues in leading journals. He teaches procurement and supply chain modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has supervised numerous doctoral students.

Leila Moslemi NaeniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Project Management
• Fuzzy Methods
• Mathematical Modelling
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Dr. Leila Moslemi Naeni is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of Built Environment, with a dual appointment in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. She previously served as a Lecturer at UTS (2016-2018) and Sessional Lecturer at Curtin University (2015-2016). PhD in Computer Science (University of Newcastle, 2017) MSc in Industrial Engineering (Sharif University of Technology, 2007) BSc in Industrial Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 2004) Her research focuses on project management under uncertainty, integrating fuzzy systems and mathematical modeling with applications in construction, ESG reporting, and disruptive technologies. She developed innovative methods for statistical control charts in project monitoring and leads research on leveraging blockchain and digital tools for sustainable infrastructure. Recent publications highlight her work on resource-constrained scheduling algorithms, ESG integration in megaprojects, and gamification in project management education. She serves as Review Editor for Frontiers in Environmental Science and on the Editorial Board of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment . 2016 PMI NSW Research Award 2022 Walt Lipke Award 2013 FEBE Postgraduate Research Prize As an active research mentor, she supervises PhD students in machine learning applications, disaster management technologies, and social infrastructure investments. Her teaching emphasizes simulation-based learning, collaborating with Oulo University (Finland) to quantify educational value.

• Innovation and governance
• Environmental planning and eco-city development
• Urban financialisation
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Professor Fangzhu Zhang is a leading academic in China planning at The Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL). With a PhD from the University of Southampton and prior roles at Southampton and Cardiff University, she has been at UCL since 2011, progressing from Lecturer to Professor since 2023. Education: BSc (Nanjing University, 1991), MPhil (University of Hong Kong, 1998), PhD (University of Southampton, 2007) Her research focuses on urban governance , financialization , and environmental planning in China. Recent work explores post-pandemic statecraft, eco-city development, and land assetization in municipal finance. She leads the ERC Advanced Grant project "Rethinking China’s Urban Governance" (2020–2026) and contributes to journals like Urban Studies and Land Use Policy . The 15 most recent publications span topics such as: State entrepreneurialism in megaprojects Financial intermediation in local government bonds Land assetization and urban debt risks Post-pandemic governance transitions Participatory micro-regeneration models She has supervised 20 PhD students (10 completed, 10 ongoing) and serves as founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Transactions in Planning and Urban Research (TPUR). Her teaching integrates equality, diversity, and inclusion, with leadership roles in UCL's dissertation curriculum.