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Catherine WangView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Innovation
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Professor Catherine Wang is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. She serves as the Research Excellence Framework (REF) Lead and founded the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, directing it for seven years. Previously, she held academic positions at Royal Holloway (University of London) and Oxford Brookes University. Her research focuses on the integration of entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation, with emphasis on: Digital/social/sustainable entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial orientation across organizational contexts Dynamic capabilities and organizational ambidexterity AI applications in strategic decision-making Cross-cultural innovation comparisons (UK-China) Her publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on innovation processes, organizational learning, and strategic adaptation, with recurring themes of entrepreneurial failure analysis, dynamic capabilities, and high-tech SME management across geographical contexts. Awards and recognitions include: Fellow of the British Academy of Management Inaugural Fellow of British Academy of Management Peer Review College ESRC Peer Review College Member Top 2% global researcher in Business & Management (Stanford/Elsevier) She supervises doctoral students in digital entrepreneurship, AI strategy, and sustainable business models, and leads industry projects including: Digital Technology Adoption in UK Charities Collaborative Innovation between Small Firms and Large Corporations Social Enterprises: Ten Years On

• Project Management
• International Development
• Infrastructure Delivery
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Lavagnon Ika is a Full Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. He serves as MSc Program Director for both Management and Health Systems Programs and is the Founding Director of the Major Projects Observatory. With a joint doctoral program background from Université du Québec (UQAM) and affiliations with institutions in France, Australia, China, Benin, Senegal, South Africa, and Ghana, he bridges global research and practice in project management. BAC C (Collège Père-Aupiais) B.B.A. (Institut National d'Économie) BAC G2 (National Examination) M.Sc. (UQO) Ph.D. (UQAM) His research focuses on major infrastructure delivery, project behavior, risk management, and tackling grand challenges like climate change through projects. He is recognized as a world leader in global development project management, particularly for World Bank and Global Affairs Canada-funded initiatives in Africa. Professor Ika has authored over 65 peer-reviewed papers and co-authored a book on fuzzy projects (McGraw-Hill, 2023). His work appears in top journals like International Journal of Project Management and World Development , with over 5,280 Google Scholar citations and 173,000 ResearchGate reads. He serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Project Management . IPMA Global Research Award (2017, 2022) Emerald Outstanding Paper Award (2017) Telfer Established Researcher Award (2021) Finalist - UK APM Research Paper of the Year (2023) He has supervised over 70 graduate students globally and contributed to policy-making as a World Bank Fellow (2021) and Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow (2022). His advisory roles include SSHRC, FQRSC, and PMI grant adjudication committees. Current funded projects total over $296,500, including SSHRC grants and industry partnerships. As an Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria and contributor to Cambridge University Press' upcoming Handbook on Project Behavior , he advances cross-disciplinary collaboration. His teaching spans B.Com to PhD levels across five continents, with consulting clients like Transport Canada and the African Capacity Building Foundation.

Marcus BellamyView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Operations
• Innovation
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Marcus Bellamy is an Associate Professor of Operations and Technology Management at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University . His research focuses on innovation , environmental sustainability , and performance dynamics in supply networks, using empirical models to analyze spatial resource proximity and interdependence. Education : PhD in Operations & Technology Management from Georgia Tech (2015), MS in Industrial Engineering (2010), BS in Aerospace Engineering from University of New Mexico (2006). His research bridges supply chain structure with outcomes like CSR practices , resilience , and economic welfare . He employs visual analytics and computational tools to study industries ranging from automotive to electronics , addressing policy impacts and platform economies like Uber . Recent work trends include analyzing two-sided sharing platforms , environmental disclosure in supply chains, and network resilience under risks. His empirical studies often integrate spatial spillovers and collaborative ecosystems . Scientific Awards : Isabel Anderson Career Development Professorship 2019 AOM Best Paper in Supply Chains 2013 AOM Operations Management Division Best Student Paper Fulbright Scholar (Madrid, Spain) NSF STEP Fellow Bellamy has served as a founder of the PhD Project Committee under the White House Initiative on Hispanic Education and collaborated with corporations like Lockheed Martin and General Motors on supply chain risk & resilience. His methodological contributions include interactive visual analytics systems for network evaluation.

Alexander W KayView profile

Assistant Professor

• Pediatric Tuberculosis
• Pediatric HIV
• Global Health
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Alexander W Kay, M.D., B.A., serves as Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine with specialized focus on Global Immigrant Health. Based full-time in Mbabane, eSwatini, he holds the position of Associate Director for the Global TB Program where he oversees clinical operations at the TB Centre of Excellence and directs clinical, translational, and operational research initiatives targeting pediatric tuberculosis and TB/HIV co-infection in high-burden settings. His academic foundation includes: BA from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, United States MD from University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, United States Residency at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine, United States Fellowship at Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States Dr. Kay's research centers on advancing pediatric tuberculosis care through innovative diagnostics and implementation science. His current projects evaluate stool-based molecular assays for TB detection, investigate barriers to isoniazid preventive therapy uptake, and optimize active case-finding strategies. He maintains close collaboration with the eSwatini National TB Control Program to improve clinical management of children with complex TB and TB/HIV presentations, building on prior experience as a BIPAI physician in Lesotho. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in non-invasive diagnostic development—particularly stool-based molecular testing for pediatric and HIV-affected populations—and operational research addressing healthcare system challenges. His work spans diagnostic accuracy validation, cost-burden assessments, mathematical modeling of adolescent TB incidence, and implementation studies across Southern Africa, with concentrated efforts in eSwatini and Mozambique. Professional credentials include board certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics (Certificate of Knowledge), alongside active membership in the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Infectious Diseases section. As Associate Director of the Global TB Program, Dr. Kay leads research initiatives likely supported by institutional and global health grants, though specific funding sources aren't detailed. His role involves mentoring within the TB Centre of Excellence framework, but no formal student advisement is documented. He previously contributed to BIPAI's work in Lesotho and maintains this partnership in eSwatini. Operating at the TB Centre of Excellence—a dedicated pediatric referral facility for complicated TB cases—Dr. Kay collaborates with national programs to implement evidence-based practices. His team focuses on translating research into improved diagnostic algorithms and treatment protocols for children, with ongoing projects examining stool-based qPCR implementation, cost-reduction strategies, and HIV/TB integrated care models.

• Business Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Intelligence
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Prof. Dr. Harald Ritz serves as Professor of Practical Computer Science, especially Business Informatics, at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) within the Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Computer Science since 2003. He holds leadership roles as Chair of Examination Committees for B.Sc. and M.Sc. Business Information Systems and Spokesperson for the MNI department in the Business Informatics Working Group (AKWI). His educational background includes a Diplom in Business Informatics (Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Inform.) and doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from the Technical University of Darmstadt, following professional experience at SAP SI AG and a professorship at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences. Ritz's research centers on AI-driven digital transformation for data-driven enterprises, with focus on the “Data to Decision” value chain encompassing Framing, Allocation, Analytics, and Preparation phases. His work integrates business intelligence, data warehousing, machine learning, and SAP ecosystems to address challenges in SME digitalization, operational IT management, and educational technology. Current projects emphasize AI applications in higher education, including intelligent tutoring systems and automated feedback mechanisms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward applied AI solutions in business contexts, particularly in intelligent chatbots for educational support, financial trading algorithms, and cloud-based data infrastructure. The research demonstrates increasing integration of no-code platforms, real-time analytics, and domain-specific AI applications across logistics, banking, and procurement sectors. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Professor Ritz actively supervises academic development through bachelor’s and master’s theses, doctoral research, and collaborative projects. Current initiatives include the “Winfy” AI chatbot (v4.0, 2025), AI-based feedback systems for educational content (Freiraum 2025 grant), the frits intelligent tutoring project with Prof. Kammer, and doctoral research on AI adoption in SMEs. His work bridges theoretical research with practical implementation in SAP environments and cloud platforms. He operates within THM’s MNI department infrastructure, collaborating through the Business Informatics Working Group (AKWI) and contributing to the Digital Classroom communication platform for online education.

Seongjin ChoiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Mobility Data Analytics
• Spatiotemporal Data Modeling
• Deep Learning & Artificial Intelligence
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Seongjin Choi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities , where he began his role in January 2024. His research bridges Urban Mobility Data Analytics , Spatiotemporal Modeling , and Deep Learning to advance transportation systems. Affiliated with the Center for Transportation Studies , Minnesota Robotics Institute , and Data Science Initiative , he leads the Choi Research Group . Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2021 M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 2017 B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, KAIST, 2015 His research focuses on Urban Mobility Data Analytics and Deep Learning to optimize transportation systems. Key areas include: Spatiotemporal Data Modeling for forecasting and imputation Generative AI applications in transportation data Reinforcement Learning for Connected Automated Vehicles (CAV) Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Recent publications in Transportation Science and Transportation Research Part C highlight his work on probabilistic traffic forecasting , deep generative models , and vision-language-action frameworks for autonomous systems. His methodologies often combine AI-driven analytics with real-time mobility optimization . Dr. Choi serves as: Associate Editor of The Journal of the Korean Society of Transportation (JKST) , 2023–Present Guest Editor for Journal of Advanced Transportation special issue on "Advanced Data Intelligence Theory and Practice in Transport 2023", 2023–2024 He actively seeks PhD students/postdocs for 2025 cohorts focused on machine learning for transportation challenges. Current projects include AI-enhanced traffic forecasting, CAV control, and urban air mobility (UAM) integration studies.

• Open Innovation
• Technology Transfer
• Food Industry Innovation
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Barbara Bigliardi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, with national scientific qualification for full professor in Economic-Management Engineering (SSD ING-IND/35). She serves as President of the Management Engineering Program at University of Parma and Director of Bachelor's/Master's programs at University of San Marino, co-leading double-degree initiatives between the two institutions. Over 100 publications (57 SCOPUS-indexed) with H-index=20 Editorial roles: Cambridge Scholars Publishing (2019), MDPI Sustainability, Sci, European Journal of Innovation Management Key research areas: Open Innovation, Technology Transfer, Food Industry Innovation, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Sustainability Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate leadership in: Industry 4.0 integration with circular economy AI applications in public administration and healthcare Digitalization of food supply chains Green startup resource orchestration Simulation-based optimization in remanufacturing Sustainable additive manufacturing Scientific Recognition : 2005 Emerald Highly Commended Award 2013 Most Cited Paper in Trends in Food Science & Technology 2019 Highly Cited Paper in Review of Policy Research Research Leadership includes: National Observatory on Start-ups (President since 2021) National Observatory on Reputation (Vice President since 2019) INAIL-funded mobile risk assessment systems (2018-2020) INAF space technology transfer projects (2018-present) Academic Contributions : Supervised over 300 theses Deputy Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program Director of Management Engineering Programs (Parma & San Marino) Founder of academic spin-offs: Sistemi per il marketing di contenuto S.r.l. (2016-present), Univenture SrL (2006-2010)

José TavaresView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Macroeconomics
• Democracy and Economic Growth
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José Tavares is Professor of Economics at NOVA University Lisbon and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) in London. He earned his doctorate from Harvard University specializing in Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with prior teaching appointments at Harvard University, UCLA, and Universidade Católica Portuguesa. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University Tavares' research centers on Political Economy and Macroeconomics, with seminal contributions to understanding democracy's impact on economic growth, quantifying gender discrimination's macroeconomic costs, and analyzing globalization's societal consequences. His methodological rigor combines empirical field experiments, cross-national datasets, and theoretical modeling to address critical policy questions at the intersection of institutions and economic outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth—from climate-violence linkages in Russia to gender quota efficacy in political representation—while maintaining focus on institutional drivers of economic performance. His work consistently bridges academic theory and real-world policy challenges through experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Though no formal scientific awards are documented in the source text, his research has garnered significant media attention from Time Magazine , The New York Times , Handelsblatt , La Repubblica , Expresso , and Público , reflecting policy relevance. He actively contributes to high-impact policy initiatives including co-authoring After The Crisis: Reform, Recovery, and Growth in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2016), leading the 'Orçamento, Economia e Democracia' institutional architecture project with Francesco Franco, and directing assessments of cultural heritage's socioeconomic value and European fund allocation frameworks. Tavares operates within NOVA University Lisbon's Economics for Policy research ecosystem and the international CEPR network, where he shapes agenda-setting work on fiscal credibility, democratic resilience, and inclusive growth through collaborative scholarly and policy-oriented teams.

• Simulation
• Computational Probability
• Queueing Theory
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Peter W. Glynn is the Thomas Ford Professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) at Stanford University's School of Engineering, and also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study at City University of Hong Kong. His distinguished career spans over four decades, with significant contributions to the fields of simulation, computational probability, and stochastic modeling. Professor Glynn received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Stanford University in 1982 and his B.S. with Honors in Mathematics from Carleton University in 1978. His academic journey began at the University of Wisconsin at Madison (1982-1987) before returning to Stanford, where he has held various leadership positions including Deputy Chair of MS&E (1999-2005), Director of Stanford's Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (2006-2010), and Chair of MS&E (2011-2015). His research interests focus on simulation , computational probability , queueing theory , statistical inference for stochastic processes , and stochastic modeling . Professor Glynn's work has developed algorithms widely used across the field of Monte Carlo simulation, with applications in financial risk management, service systems engineering, logistics, and retail operations. His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in areas such as numerical methods for stochastic systems, rare-event simulation, and analysis of queueing systems under various traffic conditions, showing a strong trajectory of advancing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Professor Glynn's scholarly contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including: Fellow of INFORMS (2007) Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (1998) John von Neumann Theory Prize from INFORMS (2010) Member of the US National Academy of Engineering (2012) Lifetime Professional Achievement Award, INFORMS Simulation Society (2021) Philip McCord Morse Lecturer, INFORMS (2020) Throughout his career, Professor Glynn has mentored numerous doctoral students whose research has made significant contributions to operations research and related fields. His editorial service has been extensive, including founding Editor-in-Chief of Stochastic Systems and service on the editorial boards of leading journals in operations research, probability, and statistics. His professional service extends to numerous advisory boards and committees at national and international levels, reflecting his standing as a leader in his field.

Jennifer ShangView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Analytics
• Operations Management
• E-Commerce
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Jennifer Shang is a Professor of Business Administration and Area Director for Business Analytics and Operations at the Katz Graduate School of Business , University of Pittsburgh. With a focus on healthcare analytics, operations management, and e-commerce, she applies data-driven methodologies to enhance patient care, hospital efficiency, and business productivity. Education: PhD in Operations Management, University of Texas at Austin MBA, University of Iowa Bachelor of International Business, National Taiwan University Her research integrates multi-criteria decision-making techniques (e.g., AHP/ANP, DEA) and combines human judgment with quantitative data to improve organizational outcomes. She has published over 140 papers, with recent trends emphasizing healthcare analytics, big data applications, and supply chain optimization in service industries. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Professor for EMBA class 32 (2004-2005) Excellence in Teaching Award for MBA program (2002-2004, 2009-2010) Excellence in Research Awards (2013-2015, 2017-2020, 2021-2022) Best Paper Award (2010) in Information Systems Research Professor Shang teaches courses in operations management, supply chain, statistical analysis, and multivariate data analysis at undergraduate, MBA, EMBA, DBA, and PhD levels. She serves on editorial boards for journals including International Journal of Revenue Management and International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management .

• Reproductive Medicine
• Fertility Preservation
• Ultrasound Imaging
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Dr. Yazan Abdallah is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine. He is a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, with dual GMC accreditation in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine. MD (2005), PhD (2014) H-index of 18 with over 30 peer-reviewed publications Specializes in fertility preservation for cancer survivors His research focuses on: Reproductive Medicine Ultrasound Imaging (3D, blood flow studies) Recurrent Miscarriage Diagnosis Uterine Transplantation Immune Suppression Cesarean Scar Analysis His work has led to international guideline changes (RCOG/NICE) and collaborations with KU Leuven. He has received the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Award and participated in the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) group. Recent publications analyze pregnancy outcomes, diagnostic ultrasound reproducibility, and fertility preservation in oncology.

Christa CuchieroView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Finance
• Stochastic Processes
• Risk Management
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Christa Cuchiero is a Professor at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research , University of Vienna , and an elected member of the Austrian Young Academy (Junge Akademie) since 2020. Her research bridges rigorous mathematics and cutting-edge applications in finance, machine learning, and stochastic analysis. Education: Christa earned her M.Sc. in 2006 from TU Wien with a thesis on affine interest-rate models, her Ph.D. in 2011 from ETH Zürich on affine and polynomial processes, and completed her Habilitation at the University of Vienna in 2018 on high-dimensional finance beyond classical paradigms. Research Interests: Her work centers on affine and polynomial processes , stochastic portfolio theory , signature methods , and infinite-dimensional stochastic analysis . Recent projects explore signature-based neural SDEs for option calibration, measure-valued diffusions for energy markets, and universal approximation properties of signature transforms. Awards & Recognition: Among her accolades are the FWF START Award 2019 , the Bruti-Liberati Visiting Fellowship 2018 , the ETH Medal 2012 for an outstanding Ph.D. dissertation, and the Prix de l’Institut Europlace de Finance 2017 for the best paper in finance. Contact: christa.cuchiero@univie.ac.at , Kolingasse 14-16, 05.47, 1090 Wien, Austria.

• Human Factors Engineering
• Automated Driving
• Teleoperated Driving
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Niklas Grabbe is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Ergonomics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he leads the research group on "Automated Driving and Mobility Systems" and is establishing a new working group focused on "Modelling complex socio-technical systems" with emphasis on Resilience Engineering and the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM). His research centers on human factors in automated and teleoperated driving, mobility systems, and behavior modeling. He applies systems engineering principles to analyze safety and usability, particularly using FRAM to study performance variability and resilience in socio-technical systems. His work addresses critical challenges in urban automated driving, teleoperation, and multi-driver interactions through rigorous quantitative modeling and field studies. Analysis of Grabbe's publications reveals a dominant trend in applying FRAM to driving scenarios, with recurring themes of safety enhancement, human-automation interaction, and usability evaluation. His interdisciplinary work bridges transportation psychology, safety engineering, and human-computer interaction, consistently emphasizing systems thinking to solve complex problems in automated vehicle technology. Grabbe contributes to academic instruction through courses like "Modelling Complex Sociotechnical Systems" (Winter 2025/26). He operates within TUM's Chair of Ergonomics infrastructure, utilizing specialized labs including driving simulators and ergonomic mockups to support experimental research in human factors and automated systems.

• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Resilience
• Behavioral Supply Chain Management
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Dr. John R. Macdonald serves as an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Department of Management at Colorado State University. A 2023 Fulbright Scholar at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia, he teaches core courses in transportation, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Logistics and Transportation, University of Maryland – College Park (Major: Logistics, Minor: Operations Management) Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Logistics, Iowa State University Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University Research spans critical supply chain domains including disruption resilience, behavioral dynamics in logistics networks, sustainability integration, and illicit supply chain operations. Secondary interests encompass supply chain strategy formulation, transportation infrastructure challenges, and third-party logistics provider optimization. Dr. Macdonald's scholarly work appears in premier journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , Journal of Business Logistics , and Journal of Operations Management , addressing systemic vulnerabilities and innovative solutions in global supply networks. Recognition highlights: Fulbright Scholar award for Indonesia engagement (2023) Professional engagement includes conference speaking for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and industry consulting based on pre-academic experience with major logistics firms.

• Marketing Ethics
• Data Privacy
• Political Marketing Strategy
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Kelly D. Martin is a Professor of Marketing and Tinberg 'Business for a Better World' University Professor at Colorado State University's College of Business. She teaches Marketing Management in the Professional MBA Program and the Practicum Course in the Marketing Data Analytics MBA Program, having twice received the CSU College of Business Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award and the Favorite Faculty Award from multiple student cohorts. Her research centers on the intersection of marketing ethics and firm strategy, with a focus on customer data privacy , political marketing strategy , and reducing consumer vulnerability . She has published extensively in top-tier journals like the Journal of Marketing and Harvard Business Review , with her work recognized through awards such as the Sheth Foundation/Journal of Marketing Award and the AMA/EBSCO Responsible Research in Business Award. Kelly’s publications emphasize privacy regulation , AI ethics , and consumer-organization tensions in the digital age. Her book on data privacy in marketing won the 2021 AMA Foundation Leonard L. Berry Book Award. Sheth Foundation/Journal of Marketing Award MSI Robert D. Buzzell Best Paper Award Thomas C. Kinnear/JPPM Award Davidson/Journal of Retailing Award AMA/EBSCO Responsible Research in Business Award AMA Foundation Leonard L. Berry Book Award (2021) AMA Marketing and Society Emerging Scholar Award Colorado State University Monfort Professorship (2014–2016) Sonny Lubick Pinnacle Award (2021) She previously served as joint Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing and currently serves on the editorial boards of Journal of Marketing , Journal of Retailing , and others. Prior to academia, she worked as a marketing director in the assisted living industry.