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• Business Growth
• Entrepreneurship
• International Entrepreneurship
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Frédéric Nlemvo is a Professor at NEOMA Business School specializing in Strategy & Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD from HEC-Université de Liège (Belgium) and has trained in entrepreneurship at Babson College and University of Colorado. His research focuses on business growth drivers, international entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. He has advised the European Commission on business angels and served in Belgium's higher education ministry. Currently, he sits on the board of the Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Key research interests include SME internationalization, technology-based spin-offs, incubator effectiveness, and entrepreneurial education. His work bridges academic theory with practical policy, emphasizing regional economic development and cross-border innovation. He has published widely in journals like Small Business Economics and Technovation , contributing to frameworks for evaluating entrepreneurial dynamics in regions. Professional activities include conference presentations at ICSB, OECD, and Babson College conferences. His research collaborations span France, Denmark, Canada, and the U.S., reflecting his focus on global entrepreneurship challenges. He advocates for stronger university-industry links and improved student entrepreneurial training programs.

• Internal Medicine
• Clinical Research
• Medical Education
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Dimitrios Oikonomou is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine, European University of Cyprus. His affiliation includes visiting professor roles at Frankfurt institutions (specific details pending clarification). He holds academic qualifications from Frankfurt-based programs as noted in his profile. Research interests focus on clinical medicine, medical education, and healthcare systems optimization. While publications and specific research projects are listed in his profile headers, detailed descriptions of these works are not provided in the current text block. No explicit awards or grants are detailed in this text, though sections like 'Awards/International Recognition' and 'Research Projects' appear in his profile menu. Academic consulting activities and editorial board memberships are also part of his professional involvement.

• Textile Interfaces
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Tangible Media
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Kathrin Probst is Professor at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, focusing on human-computer interaction and tangible interfaces. Her research develops smart textiles, sustainable fashion technologies, and novel interaction paradigms through projects like BAMBI and Active Office. Work explores the materiality of interaction, with recent investigations into textile signifiers, traceability systems for fashion, and biodesign approaches. Research demonstrates strong experimental design focus and attention to material properties. Publications advance understanding of textile-based interfaces, ergonomic workplace design, and unconventional interaction methods. Work contributes to both technical implementation and design theory. Awards include: ACM Europe Council Best Paper Award (2018) UIST Best Paper Award (2018) Organizes the Expanded conference on interactive surfaces. Research collaborations include University of Calgary and National University of Singapore.

Gabriele TraugottView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Tangible Interfaces
• Textile Technology
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Gabriele Traugott is Senior Lecturer at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, specializing in human-computer interaction and digital media. She researches tangible interfaces, smart textiles, and workplace technology through projects like BAMBI (Biodiversity Monitoring) and Active Office. Research explores the intersection of physical materials and digital interaction, with focus on textile interfaces, ergonomic workplace design, and sustainable technology. Recent work develops traceability systems for fashion and participatory data physicalization techniques. Publications advance understanding of haptic interfaces, sensor technologies, and unconventional interaction paradigms. Work demonstrates strong design focus and experimental prototyping approach. Awards include: ACM Europe Council Best Paper Award (2018) UIST Best Paper Award (2018) Leads technology education initiatives and organizes academic workshops. Research collaborations include National University of Singapore and University of Calgary.

Esat ÖZATAView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gastronomy
• Culinary Arts
• Food and Beverage Management
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Esat ÖZATA is an Assistant Professor and Department Head of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts at Beykent University, holding administrative roles including Program Head since 2010 and Department Head since 2012. His research spans Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management, Sustainable Gastronomy, History of Gastronomy, and World Cuisines. He has authored 12 publications (2015-2024) exploring Turkish culinary heritage, sustainable practices, and food service innovation, with notable works including '100 Years of Gastronomy in Türkiye' (2023) and local dish presentation studies in fine dining. Recent publications (2021-2024) emphasize cultural preservation through sustainable gastronomy, Kanban systems in food operations, and historical analysis of Turkish cuisine, reflecting industry trends toward eco-conscious culinary practices and heritage documentation. ÖZATA's professional background includes roles as Kitchen Chef at Eresin Hotel Istanbul and Hilton Istanbul (2003-2005). He holds memberships in the Sarıyer Tourism and Culture Association, Euro toque European Chefs Association, and Federation of Chefs and Pastry Chefs since 2013. No information on graduate student advising or research grants was available in the source materials.

• Optimization
• Quantum Computing
• User Interface Design
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Niraj Dayama is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the School of Engineering, Culture and Wellbeing. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy. His research focuses on optimization techniques, quantum computing applications, user interface design, and algorithm development for interactive systems. Dr. Dayama's work bridges computational methods with human-centric design challenges. Educational Background: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), details of academic programs not explicitly stated in provided texts. Affiliations include Arcada UAS with a primary role in Information Technology education and research. Research Interests: Dr. Dayama explores optimization in diverse domains such as quantum computing ecosystems, user interface layout generation, and scheduling problems. His contributions span algorithm design for grid-based layouts, real-time adaptive interfaces, and combinatorial solutions for UI/UX challenges. Recent work emphasizes leveraging quantum computing for problem decomposition and full-stack quantum software development. Publications reflect a shift toward quantum computing and optimization since 2020, complemented by longstanding engagement with layout design and scheduling algorithms. Notable trends include cross-disciplinary approaches merging computational methods with human interaction principles. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising roles or student supervision details are not listed.

Diane AlonsoView profile

Teaching Professor

• Technology-enhanced learning
• Interdisciplinary education
• Cognitive psychology
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Diane Alonso is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Shady Grove Program at UMBC. She holds a PhD from University of Maryland, College Park, with research focusing on technology integration in education and interdisciplinary learning approaches. Research interests include: Educational technology applications Interprofessional training models Cognitive aspects of interface design Her publications examine Google Forms for pedagogy, forensic education collaborations, and menu design usability. She coordinates psychology programs at the Universities at Shady Grove campus and serves on interdisciplinary education committees.

• AI Education
• Human Factors in Software Engineering
• ML-Enabled Systems
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Aidin Azamnouri is affiliated with the Chair of Software Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), located at Bildungscampus 2 in Heilbronn. His research focuses on ML-Enabled Systems, collaboration challenges in ML engineering teams, human factors in software engineering and AI, and AI education. Current research includes automated documentation generation for ML systems using large language models. A thesis in progress explores this topic under his advisement. Research Interests: He investigates how interdisciplinary teams collaborate on machine learning projects, student perceptions of self-study with open-source AI resources, and testing methodologies for software systems. His work bridges software engineering practices with modern AI development challenges. Publications highlight trends in collaborative engineering challenges, educational practices in AI/ML contexts, and testing innovations like parameterization for automated test suites. His 2025 works emphasize team dynamics and student learning in AI environments, while earlier research addressed test suite reliability and mobile game robustness. Advising: Currently mentoring a thesis on automated documentation generation for ML systems. No grants are explicitly listed, though his involvement in projects like InnoVET PLUS MEKI (from the project menu) suggests collaborative team engagements. He is part of the Software Engineering research group led by Prof. Stefan Wagner.

• Food Safety
• Food Legislation
• Hospital Nutrition
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Boskou George is an Associate Professor in Food Service Organization & Management at Harokopio University, Greece. He holds a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences from Ghent University (1998), a Master's in Food Science & Nutrition (1994), and a Chemistry degree from Aristotle University (1992). His research focuses on food safety, legislative standards, hospital nutrition systems, and quality assurance in mass catering environments. His work explores consumer behavior in foodservice settings and innovative methodologies for personalized meal planning. Key research contributions include developing nutrition benchmarking tools and analyzing traditional vs. industrial foodservice models. His publications span journals like Journal of Foodservice Business Research and Nutrition & Food Science , addressing topics from food safety management systems to Mediterranean diet comparisons. No awards are listed, though his active research in hospital and mass catering nutrition demonstrates ongoing academic engagement. He has advised no formally listed students but collaborates with researchers like K. Giazitzi on multidisciplinary projects. His work supports Harokopio University's food science and public health programs through laboratory and field-based studies.

• Market Design
• Optimization
• Algorithm Design
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Saša Pekeč is the Peterjohn-Richards Distinguished Professor of Business Administration in the Decision Sciences Area at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. He serves as a board member and past president of the INFORMS Section on Auctions and Market Design, and is on editorial boards of multiple journals. His research focuses on decision-making in complex competitive environments, with expertise in market design, optimization, and mechanism design. He has consulted for industries including finance, pharmaceuticals, retail, and technology. He sits on the Supervisory Board of Atlantic Grupa (SE Europe's leading FMCG company) and previously served on Croatia’s Council of Economic Advisors (2010-2015). Research interests include auction mechanisms, platform economics, combinatorial optimization, and behavioral strategies in service platforms. Recent work explores topics like influencer advertising design, user conduct management, and revenue-sharing strategies for media platforms. Teaching excellence is highlighted by multiple awards (2010, 2012, 2015) for courses like Data-Driven Decision Making and Digital Platforms in Duke's MBA programs. Key contributions include theoretical advancements in mechanism design, network optimization, and interdisciplinary applications of operations research principles.

Makoto NireiView profile

Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Business Cycles
• Financial Fluctuations
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Professor Makoto Nirei is a distinguished economist at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Economics, specializing in macroeconomics, business cycles, financial fluctuations, income inequality, innovation, and complex systems. He has held visiting positions at Sciences Po (2024) and previously at Hitotsubashi University's Innovation Research Center. His research interests span the theoretical foundations of macroeconomic dynamics with particular focus on understanding the origins of business cycles, the relationship between wealth concentration and economic growth, and the complex systems underlying financial markets. Nirei's work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications, examining how micro-level behaviors aggregate to macroeconomic phenomena. His publications reveal a strong focus on price dynamics, with recent work analyzing the 'avalanche' phenomenon of synchronized price increases and their implications for inflation dynamics. He has also made significant contributions to understanding wealth inequality through the lens of Pareto distributions and scale-free phenomena. Nikkei Economic Book Culture Award Special Prize (2023) for 'Macroeconomic Dynamics: Uncovering the Origins of Business Cycles' Professor Nirei's research demonstrates how complex systems theory provides powerful insights into economic phenomena, from the fat-tailed distributions of stock price movements to the self-similar structures of income inequality. His interdisciplinary approach connects economics with insights from physics, mathematics, and systems theory to develop more robust models of economic behavior.

• Healthy Diet
• Vegan Diet
• Nutrient Intake
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Joke van Lemmen-Gerdessen is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University in the Operations Research and Logistics department. Her work bridges mathematical optimization and nutritional science to address challenges in healthy diets , vegan nutrition , and food waste reduction . Current projects focus on sustainable food supply chains in China and machine learning applications for menu planning Co-promotor for PhD candidates in nutrient absorption modeling and consumer behavior research Her research themes include: Algorithmic approaches to micronutrient deficiency prevention Quantitative analysis of plant-based protein adequacy Decision support systems for household resource allocation Article trends show increasing integration of nonlinear programming and machine learning in nutritional epidemiology, with recent work published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and European Journal of Operational Research . Key collaborations span food waste reduction , nutritional physiology , and diet quality assessment .

Marjolein Elize BuismanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Retail Analytics
• Sustainability
• Inventory Management
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Marjolein Elize Buisman is an Assistant Professor at WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, affiliated with the Supply Chain Management Group. Her research focuses on optimizing supply chain processes with an emphasis on reducing food waste, inventory management, and sustainable practices in retail and food sectors. Research Interests Food Supply Chain Management Inventory Optimization for Perishable Goods Retail Analytics and Operations Consumer Behavior and Substitution Effects Sustainability in Supply Chains Key Research Themes Her work addresses challenges such as donation management for food banks, dynamic pricing strategies, and inventory control for fresh produce. Recent studies emphasize reducing food waste through innovative policies and technological applications. Publications Overview Her publications span topics like food waste reduction via dynamic shelf-life management, inventory dynamics in retail, and joint optimization of product assortments. These contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining operations research, sustainability science, and retail economics. Awards & Grants No scientific awards or grants explicitly listed in the provided materials. Collaborations Active in the Supply Chain Management Group at WHU, collaborating on projects related to perishable inventory control and supply chain resilience.

• Predictive Maintenance
• Mixed Reality Applications
• Human-Robot Collaboration
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Bernard Schmidt is an active researcher at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, specializing in Production and Automation Engineering. His work bridges cutting-edge mixed reality applications with industrial predictive maintenance systems, focusing on sustainable manufacturing solutions. Affiliated with the Virtual Systems Research Centre (closed 2017) and Virtual Engineering Research Environment, he contributes to multiple research profiles including VF-KDO and Virtual Production Development. His research interests center on predictive maintenance methodologies , human-robot collaboration interfaces , and cloud-enhanced manufacturing systems . Schmidt develops mixed reality training environments that reduce production line disruption while improving operator safety. His work integrates double ball-bar measurements with machine learning to create population-based maintenance models that achieve 40% cost reduction compared to traditional approaches. Current projects include ACCURATE (2021-2025) and VF-KDO (2019-2026), funded by Sweden's Knowledge Foundation. Analysis of Schmidt's 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward real-time industrial decision support systems using mixed reality visualization. His work consistently addresses sustainable manufacturing through energy-efficient robotics and predictive maintenance frameworks that leverage cloud computing. Key subfields include virtual sensor integration, collision avoidance algorithms, and multi-objective optimization for robotic cells - demonstrating practical applications in automotive and elevator manufacturing. Research funding highlights include: Knowledge Foundation (KKS) projects: ACCURATE (2021-2025), VF-KDO (2019-2026), Virtual Factory with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (2018-2026) European Commission grant (637107) IPSI Industrial Research School collaboration with Volvo GTO and Volvo Cars Schmidt actively supervises bachelor's degree projects at ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena in Skövde, with recent work involving Natalia Sempere Maciá and Celia Redondo Verdú. His research integrates with ABB Robotics systems through partnerships with experts like Tommy Y. Svensson. Current laboratory work focuses on HoloLens 2 implementations for robotic cell visualization and safety system development for human-robot collaborative environments.

Danny SegevView profile

Professor

• Stochastic Optimization
• Dynamic Optimization
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Danny Segev is a Professor at the School of Mathematical Sciences within the Faculty of Exact Sciences at Tel Aviv University . His research focuses on mathematical optimization and computational/analytical revenue management, with specific emphasis on stochastic, dynamic, and combinatorial optimization frameworks, as well as assortment planning, inventory control, dynamic pricing, and resource allocation. His recent publications explore advanced approximation algorithms and adaptivity gaps in continuous-time optimization, revenue management under complex choice models like MNL and Exponomial, and quasi-polynomial time schemes for constrained resource allocation. These works often intersect operations research, computer science, and applied mathematics. His current editorial roles include Associate Editor positions at Operations Research and Management Science , covering optimization and market design areas. He is contactable via email at segevdanny@tauex.tau.ac.il and is based in Schreiber, Room 118.