Chris F Wright is a Professor of Work and Labour Market Policy at the University of Sydney Business School and serves as PRME Academic Director. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on institutional drivers of decent work, labour migration in low-wage sectors, and comparative employment relations methodologies. He has advised governments globally and contributed to over 100 scholarly works, including co-authoring Work and Industrial Relations Policy in Australia (2025) and editing volumes like Protecting the Future of Work (2023). Recent articles emphasize migrant worker rights, multi-employer collective bargaining, and pandemic-era labour dynamics. He has secured major grants such as an ARC DECRA and a UK ESRC Fellowship. His current students investigate modern slavery in healthcare, union power in fragmented workplaces, and migrant status impacts on delivery workers. Professor Wright chairs journal editorial boards and advises the Australian Government’s Skilled Migration Expert Subcommittee. His advocacy includes reforms to temporary migration systems and multi-level collective bargaining frameworks.
Michael Goh serves as Professor and Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development, where he coordinates Graduate Programs in Higher Education. Previously (2017-2022), he held the systemwide position of Vice President for Equity and Diversity across the university's five campuses. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota MS in Counseling and Counselor Education from Indiana University BA in Psychology and Sociology (double major) from Indiana University Goh's research centers on cultural intelligence (CQ) and intercultural competence development within higher education contexts, examining cross-cultural counseling practices, leadership for inclusive excellence, and culturally intelligent frameworks for mental health services. His interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, sociology, and educational leadership to address diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges in global academic environments, with particular focus on international student development and culturally responsive administration. His 2020-2025 publications reveal consistent exploration of intercultural competence in higher education internationalization, with strong emphasis on Asian case studies (Japan, Singapore) and practical applications for DEI leadership. Recurring themes include global citizenship education frameworks, equity-driven institutional transformation, and cross-cultural therapeutic expertise development, demonstrating both theoretical depth and practical implementation strategies across diverse educational settings. Notable recognitions include: Fellow of the American Psychological Association (2024) Commissioner for Midwestern Higher Education Compact (2021-2025) Senior Fellow at Minnesota Institute for Trauma Informed Education (2021-present) Pacific Circle Consortium Honors Recognition for cross-border scholarly work (2018) Exemplary Diversity Leadership Award from American Counseling Association (2010) Multiple distinguished teaching and mentorship awards from University of Minnesota His grant leadership includes NSF-funded Louis Stokes North Star STEM Alliance targeting underrepresented students in STEM fields, and NIH Partners in Research Grant developing culturally responsive children's mental health practices. Current projects focus on linguistic access to mental health services and multinational studies of expert counselors across Asia. Goh previously directed the University of Minnesota's Institute for Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA), fostering interdisciplinary equity research, and maintains connections with the Workforce Development and Research Lab through his focus on culturally intelligent leadership development.
Joyce S. Osland serves as the Executive Director of the Global Leadership Advancement Center at San José State University's School of Global Innovation and Leadership, affiliated with the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University (1990). Her research focuses on global leadership, cross-cultural management, international business, and organizational behavior. She has contributed to frameworks for cultural sensemaking, expatriate repatriation knowledge transfer, and defining global leadership competencies. Key publication trends include global leadership development, expatriate management, cross-cultural knowledge transfer, and experiential organizational behavior models. Notable works span from 1999 to 2014, with a focus on Latin American cultural implications, repatriation processes, and cognitive expertise in global leadership. She teaches courses like BUS 268: Managing Across Cultures and BUS 262B: Global Leadership Development at San José State University's Lucas Business Complex in Santa Clara, CA.
Dr. Lantana Usman is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he has been a faculty member since 2002. He is affiliated with the Institute for Social Research and is actively involved in graduate supervision across multiple programs, including MEd in Education, MA and MSc in Interdisciplinary Studies, and MA in Gender Studies. His research interests span a wide and interdisciplinary spectrum within education, with a strong focus on equity, policy, leadership, and international development. Key areas include gender and women's studies in education, poverty and education, rural education, refugee and immigrant education, and social justice. His expertise lies in educational policy studies, leadership, human resource management in schools, and the sociology of education. Dr. Usman employs qualitative and mixed research methods in his work, often addressing issues related to human rights, peace education, multiculturalism, and organizational behavior in educational contexts. While specific publications are listed on his Google Scholar profile, the trends in his research consistently emphasize policy-practice linkages, international comparative studies, and the intersection of education with broader societal challenges. PhD – University of Alberta MEd – Ahmadu Bello University MBA – Ahmadu Bello University NCE – Ahmadu Bello University BEd (Upper-Second Class) – Ahmadu Bello University Dr. Usman has supervised graduate students in multiple disciplines and continues to accept new advisees. Although no specific grants are mentioned in the text, his extensive research profile suggests active engagement in funded scholarly work. He contributes significantly to interdisciplinary research and policy-oriented studies in education. He is a member of the Institute for Social Research at UNBC, which supports collaborative, community-engaged, and policy-relevant research. This affiliation highlights his commitment to research that addresses real-world social challenges through academic inquiry. No scientific awards listed in the provided text.
Ann-Kathrin Bretfeld-Wolf serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Language, Art and Culture at Diakonova University College, where she is a core member of the Research Group for Religion, Beliefs and Ethics (RLE). Her primary responsibilities include teaching Religion, Worldview and Ethics (RLE) across multiple bachelor's programs, with specific course-responsibility for BMSRL1023 and BMSRL2023 during the 2024-2025 academic year while also instructing BKNSRL2023, BHSRL2023, and BDBUL1002. She further contributes to the BA program in Early Childhood Teacher Education with an Emphasis on Multicultural Understanding as the coordinator for Society, Religion, Worldview and Ethics (SRLE) courses. Educational Background: PhD in Religious Studies, NTNU Trondheim, 2023 MA in Religious Studies, Ruhr University Bochum, 2012 BA in Religious Studies and German Language & Literature, Ruhr University Bochum, 2010 Research Focus: Bretfeld-Wolf's scholarship critically examines South Asian religious history through narrative analysis and postcolonial frameworks, with concentrated expertise in Buddhist textual traditions. Her work investigates how religious stories—particularly Buddha Gotama's life narrative—undergo cross-cultural adaptation in Norwegian kindergarten settings and children's literature, highlighting power dynamics in multicultural education. She also explores historical intersections between religion and print culture in colonial Sri Lanka and contemporary civil society roles of Thai-Buddhist centers. Publication Trends: Her scholarly output reveals a cohesive trajectory across Buddhist studies in South/Southeast Asia, emphasizing narrative adaptation as a lens for understanding religious agency. Key themes include decolonizing religious historiography (evident in her Pāli textual research), resistance to missionary influence through print media, and Buddhist contributions to civil society. The recurring focus on Norway's multicultural educational landscape demonstrates applied relevance of historical/religious analysis to modern pedagogical challenges. Scientific Awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: While actively teaching undergraduate courses, no evidence of graduate student supervision (PhD/Master's) or externally funded research grants appears in the provided texts. Her dissemination activities include academic lectures on Buddhist narrative adaptation in early childhood education, suggesting knowledge mobilization priorities. Research Infrastructure: She operates within Diakonova's Research Group for Religion, Beliefs and Ethics (RLE), which provides the organizational context for her investigations into religious ethics, worldview pluralism, and multicultural pedagogy in Norwegian educational institutions.
Evan Apfelbaum is a Professor of Management & Organizations at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, previously holding positions as W. Maurice Young Career Development Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management and Team and Group Research Fellow at Northwestern University's Kellogg School. His academic career bridges social psychology and organizational behavior with a focus on evidence-based approaches to workplace dynamics. Educational background: B.S. in Psychology and Music from Union College Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Tufts University Apfelbaum's research centers on diversity, inclusion, and intergroup relations within organizational contexts, examining how racial and gender biases manifest in workplaces through field experiments and longitudinal studies. He investigates the psychological mechanisms behind diversity initiatives, social norms in racially diverse environments, and transparency in reporting diversity metrics, consistently translating theoretical insights into practical business applications for fostering equitable workplaces. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals a cohesive trajectory examining diversity transparency, barriers to gender equality, and multiculturalism effects across multiple organizational settings. His work demonstrates methodological rigor through field experiments in real business environments, with increasing focus on data-driven interventions and longitudinal impacts of diversity initiatives in corporate contexts. Major recognitions include: Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize James H. Ferry Jr. Grant for Innovation in Research Early Researcher Award from the American Psychological Association Top 40 Business Professors Under 40 by Poets & Quants Apfelbaum's research has secured significant funding including the James H. Ferry Jr. Grant, supporting innovative field studies on diversity interventions. While specific student advisees aren't listed, his collaborative publications with junior researchers across institutions indicate active mentorship. His work frequently involves cross-institutional teams examining large-scale diversity initiatives in corporate environments. As former Team and Group Research Fellow at Kellogg School of Management, Apfelbaum contributed to group dynamics research infrastructure. At Boston University, he participates in Questrom School's organizational behavior research ecosystem, focusing on experimental approaches to diversity challenges though no dedicated laboratory is specified in current materials.
CJ Park is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, and Special Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Education. A licensed psychologist with international experience, she previously served as Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University and maintains an active clinical and research practice from her Scarfe Library Block 280 office. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Psychology from the University of Hong Kong Master of Counseling Psychology from Ewha Womans University (South Korea) PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2021) Dr. Park's research integrates vocational and positive psychology with critical social justice frameworks, examining career development through lenses of diversity, critical consciousness, and cross-cultural identity. Her clinical work employs Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Multicultural-Feminist Therapy to address systemic barriers in educational and career settings. Analysis of her 15 recent publications reveals dominant themes in career psychology (particularly STEM pathways for women of color), microaggression dynamics, and health behavior intersections with sleep/alcohol use. Her work consistently centers marginalized populations while advancing measurement tools like the Career Futures Inventory. Currently accepting graduate students for 2026-27, Dr. Park maintains active research collaborations across counseling psychology, education, and health sciences, with recent publications demonstrating interdisciplinary grant-funded work on social determinants of health and career development.
Nea Lehtimäki serves as a Senior Lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, affiliated with the Acute Care Nursing Team 3. Her contact details include phone +358 40 167 8228 and email Nea.Lehtimaki@metropolia.fi. Her expertise spans three core domains of academic healthcare practice: Educational Innovation : Digital learning environments, UAS pedagogy, educational planning, and competence development in nursing education Organizational Leadership : Change management, project management, people management, and work community development within multicultural healthcare settings Global Practice Integration : International mobility, intercultural competence, research ethics, and education export initiatives Additional contributions include recruitment strategies, job development frameworks, and ethical considerations in terms and conditions of employment for academic healthcare professionals.
Jürgen Sauer is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences . With over 120 publications, his research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction , Usability Testing , User Experience (UX) , and Automation Design , particularly in high-stakes environments like X-ray baggage screening and spaceflight simulations . Email: juergen.sauer@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7622 Address: RM 01 bu. C-1.117, Rue PA de Faucigny 2, 1700 Fribourg Orcid: 0000-0003-2105-1694 His research projects, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS), include: Improving work design for airport security officers (2019-2024): Developed pictorial scales for measuring psychological constructs in security environments. Social stress and support in hybrid teams (2018-2023): Investigated machine-induced social stressors and mitigation through social support. Automation in visual inspection tasks (2014-2018): Examined adaptable automation for baggage screening and system reliability effects. Usability testing effectiveness (2012-2016): Analyzed cultural background impacts and non-usability product features influencing test outcomes. Key contributions include the Luggage Inspection Simulation (LIS) environment for modeling work environments and the development of pictorial usability scales for multilingual applicability. His work bridges ergonomics , human factors , and applied psychology , with notable collaborations with researchers like Adrian Schwaninger and Andreas Sonderegger . His recent publications (2025-2014) analyze: Human-machine performance under false alarms and miscues Social stressor dynamics in hybrid teams Usability scale animation effects Phubbing behavior in professional contexts Accessible website design for non-disabled users
Claudia Bernhard-Oettel is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University , with a focus on work and organizational psychology . Her career spans roles at institutions like the Swedish Institute for Working Life, Södertörn University College, and Karolinska Institutet, where she coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives in the Stockholm Stress Center. She serves on editorial boards and grant review committees, including the Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) and the Academy of Finland. Education: Diplom in Psychology (equivalent to Master's) from TU Dresden (2001); PhD in Psychology from Stockholm University (2008). Her research examines changing labor markets , emphasizing temporary employment , self-employment , and gig work . Key areas include organizational justice , effort-reward imbalance , and career sustainability . She investigates how job insecurity and psychological contracts affect health, well-being, and career transitions. Recent articles highlight trends in temporary agency work narratives , illegitimate tasks , and self-employment health trajectories . Her workgroup-level analyses of leadership and task design offer practical insights into mitigating stress and turnover in the public sector. Scientific Contributions: Editorial leadership in the Scandinavian Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology (2019–2024). Coordination of the Stockholm Stress Center Graduate School (2017–2018). Membership in grant review committees for FORTE and the Academy of Finland. Advising: Supervised doctoral students in alternative employment forms , organizational justice , and workplace lock-in . Current supervisees include Louise Bergman (2025 defense) and Clara Plückelmann.
YEO Su Lin is an Associate Professor of Communication Management (Practice) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (2013). Her research focuses on strategic communication, crisis management, health communication, and cross-cultural communication practices. YEO has received multiple teaching awards, including the Dean’s Teaching Honour List from 2015 to 2022, and has authored/co-authored numerous articles in top journals like International Journal of Strategic Communication and Public Relations Review . Her academic and industry roles include Editorial Board Membership at the Journal of Communication Management , membership in the SMU Faculty Senate, and directorship of the Institute for Public Relations USA-SMU Alliance. YEO also advises on community engagement strategies for organizations like the Singapore Hospice Council. Research highlights include studies on pandemic communication, crisis consultancy cross-cultural comparisons, and public policy communication around end-of-life care. Her work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate reputation management and health advocacy. YEO has contributed to executive development programs for organizations such as the Singapore Armed Forces and Meta Asia-Pacific, emphasizing leadership communication and crisis management strategies.
Patrick Olivier is a Professor at Monash University's Department of Human Centred Computing, with adjunct roles at Monash University Indonesia and Malaysia. He leads the Action Lab, a multidisciplinary research group focusing on human-centred design, digital health, and social innovation. His work bridges academia and real-world impact, particularly in co-design methods and implementation science. He holds a PhD in Language Engineering from the University of Manchester and has extensive industry experience, including founding Lexicle Ltd and Axivity Ltd. Education: PhD in Language Engineering, University of Manchester (1998) MSc in Artificial Intelligence, University of Wales (1991) Postgraduate Diploma in Computing, University of Bradford (1990) BA in Natural Sciences (Physics), University of Cambridge (1989) Research Interests: Co-design methods, digital health, technology-enhanced learning, collaborative and social computing. Recent Work Trends: His articles (2023–2025) emphasize digital health interventions, community engagement in tech design, and the societal impacts of light exposure. Key themes include participatory frameworks for marginalized groups and scalable healthcare systems. Awards: 2022 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement 2021 Dean’s Community Research Award 2018 ACM Honorable Mention & Sydney Vice Chancellor's Award Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in digital health and co-design. Principal Investigator on projects like the EPSRC Centre for Digital Civics and global health initiatives (e.g., Open Nutrition, PIP-Kids). Lab/Teams: Action Lab (Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia) focuses on tech for social innovation, digital health, and civic engagement.
Audra Mockaitis is a Professor of International Business at Maynooth University's School of Business (Faculty of Social Sciences). She previously held tenured positions at Monash University and Victoria University of Wellington . Her research focuses on: Global (virtual) teams Cross-cultural leadership Cultural values and identity Migration in international business Language impact on multinational operations Key research projects include VALUEHOST (Lithuanian emigrant values) and studies on narcissistic leadership in SMEs. Her recent publications examine: Dark triad personality traits in CEOs Temporal schemata in virtual teams Cultural evolution in Lithuania Psychic distance in firm internationalization Award-winning scholar with 10+ Best Paper/Reviewer awards from AOM, EURAM, and ANZAM. Serves on editorial boards of Journal of World Business and Thunderbird International Business Review . Currently chairs university committees on research, promotions, and international education strategy.
Christian Groes is a Visiting Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Communication and Humanities and a member of the Center for Gender, Power and Diversity. His work focuses on gender, migration, development studies, and cultural anthropology. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Copenhagen (2011) and was a Research Fellow at Columbia University (2008). His research explores themes such as transactional sex, intimate economies, and postcolonial identities in transnational contexts. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University of Copenhagen (2011) MSc in Anthology, University of Copenhagen Research Interests: Groes examines gender dynamics in migration, sexual cultures, and the intersection of power and inequality. His recent work addresses sugardating among marginalized youth in Denmark and Mozambican women’s migration patterns. He employs ethnographic methods to analyze intimate labor, moral economies, and postcolonial frameworks. Publications Trends: His articles bridge anthropology and sociology, focusing on transnational intimacy, gender-based vulnerabilities, and the socio-cultural impacts of migration. Recent work critiques management culture myths and explores how marginalized groups navigate global inequalities through intimate economies. Awards: Sapere Aude Young Elite Scientist (2012) Society for Medical Anthropology CAR Book Prize (2018) Grants/Advisory Roles: Lead researcher on the ‘Sugardating among marginalized young people’ project (2019–2021) Member of the EQUALIS Advisory Board (2022–2025) Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Roskilde University’s Center for Gender, Power and Diversity, which focuses on intersectional research in global contexts.
Angela Byars-Winston is a tenured Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, with affiliations to the Center for Women’s Health Research, the Collaborative Center for Health Equity, and the Institute for Diversity Science. She leads the AMPLIFI program and served as Faculty Leader in the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). PhD in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University MA in Counselor Education from San Diego State University Her research focuses on cultural influences in academic and career development, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEMM. She uses Social Cognitive Career Theory to analyze factors affecting research self-efficacy, science identity, and retention in STEM fields. Key areas include culturally aware mentorship, bias literacy, and institutional change strategies. Recent publications highlight interventions to enhance mentor diversity awareness, virtual mentorship frameworks, and systemic approaches to equity in science. Awards include the 2022 ACTS Distinguished Educator Award and recognition as a 2011 White House Champion of Change. She co-led NIH R01 grants and currently directs the Culturally Aware Mentorship initiative under NRMN Phase 2. 2022 ACTS Clinical and Translational Research Distinguished Educator Award 2011 White House Champion of Change Elected Fellow, American Psychological Association Her work bridges academia and institutional policy, with grants examining mentorship's role in diversifying the scientific workforce. She has contributed to national reports, including the National Academies' Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM , and developed training programs for mentors in biomedical research.
