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Karine GagnéView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Ethics of Care
• Human-Animal Relations
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Karine Gagné is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph. Her research, primarily conducted in the Indian Himalayas (Ladakh and Zanskar), addresses the political and cultural dimensions of human-environment interactions, with a focus on climate change, ethics of care, and citizenship. Her educational background: PhD in Anthropology, Université de Montréal, 2015 Professor Gagné's research explores how marginalized communities in the Himalayas develop technical expertise to address climate change and state abandonment. She examines the constitution of environmental knowledge, human-animal relations, and the infrastructure of citizenship. Her work bridges anthropology, environmental studies, and political ecology, emphasizing the ethics of care and the temporal dimensions of climate change. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the Himalayas, addressing glacier retreat, infrastructure development, and human-animal relations. Her work shows a progression from local ethics of care to the intersection of state infrastructure and climate adaptation, with increasing attention to citizen expertise and temporalities of environmental change. Professor Gagné has secured multiple competitive research grants, including: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2022-2024): Domesticating Wildness: Snow Leopard Conservation in the Himalayan Anthropocene ($70,981) SSHRC Insight Grant (2022-2027): Coping with Infrastructural Curves: Marginalized Citizens Challenging State Plans in India and Vietnam ($84,584) SSHRC Insight Grant (2020-2025): Decolonizing Climate Knowledge: An Ethnographic Study of Travel and Mobility in The Indian Himalayas in An Era of Climate Change ($99,643) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2019-2022): Connecting People Positively? The Infrastructure of Mobility in Democratic India and Socialist Vietnam ($64,670) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2021): Amid Icy Ruins and Insecure Futures: Climate Change, Expertise, and The Infrastructure of Citizenship in Zanskar ($61,287) She actively supervises graduate students (Nigel Marimuthu, Tenzing Palmo, Tehzeeb Bano, and Alejandra Valentina Gonzalez Rodriguez) and offers fellowships for projects on infrastructures of mobility and snow leopard conservation. Her research team, operating within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph, engages in interdisciplinary fieldwork in the Himalayas, focusing on climate change adaptation, infrastructure, and human-animal relations. Current projects include studies on snow leopard conservation through tourism and citizen science, and the impact of infrastructural development on marginalized communities.

Hao DongView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Agile project management
• Digital transformation
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr Hao Dong serves as Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Southampton Business School, where he directs the Strategy & Collaboration for the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM). His academic work bridges socioeconomics and business studies to explore how responsible management practices can advance sustainability. Dong holds leadership roles including SBS' PhD Liaison Officer, Web Champion, and member of the Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability Committee. Hao Dong's research spans several interconnected domains focused on modern management challenges. His primary interests include Agile project management methodologies, digital transformation and AI integration in business processes, and cultural entrepreneurship with emphasis on supply chain dynamics. He also explores co-operative business models and Austrian economics principles, applying these frameworks to address contemporary organizational challenges. His work demonstrates how project management intersects with sustainability, digital innovation, and economic resilience across various sectors including public administration, healthcare, and agriculture. Dong's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of digital transformation and project management, with increasing attention to sustainability applications. His work examines how Agile methodologies adapt to digital environments, how open government data creates value, and how supply chains can achieve greater resilience. His research shows a clear trajectory toward integrating traditional project management frameworks with emerging digital technologies while maintaining focus on human-centered approaches and sustainable outcomes. Hao Dong has received numerous professional recognitions including Top 10% SSRN Author (2021), multiple Blackboard and VLE Awards nominations and shortlists (2022-2024), The Vice-Chancellor's Awards nominations across multiple years, and recognition for supervising the Southampton Business School Best Dissertation (2022). His professional affiliations include British Academy of Management (BAM), Association for Project Management (APM), Mises Institute, UK Society for Co-operative Studies (UKSCS), and Institute of Directors (IoD). As a supervisor, Dong currently guides four PhD students working on Business Studies & Management topics, including research on digital transformation, supply chain risk, and project management. His research portfolio includes significant funding from diverse sources including the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account, APM (Association for Project Management), and various internal university grants. His current projects span digital transformation in public and private sector project management, international co-operatives in the post-pandemic era, and supply chain sustainability in the Global South. Dong leads the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM) as Director of Strategy & Collaboration, fostering interdisciplinary research that connects academic theory with practical project management applications. His work bridges academic research with industry practice through collaborations with professional bodies like APM and through his policy and consulting advisory roles.

Gudrun KiesmuellerView profile

Professor

• Inventory Management
• After Sales Service
• Design and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems
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Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Gudrun Kiesmüller serves as Full Professor holding the Chair for Operations Management at TUM School of Management, Technical University of Munich, based at Campus Heilbronn since July 2019. She concurrently holds the position of Hedda Andersson Guest Professor at Lund University's Department of Industrial Management & Logistics since January 2021. Previously, she held professorial positions at Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (2013-2019), Christian-Albrechts-University zu Kiel (2010-2013), and Technical University Eindhoven (2002-2009). Her research program focuses on Operations Management with particular emphasis on the implications of digitization in Industry 4.0, especially in after-sales services. She develops analytical methods to optimize processes across manufacturing and supply chains. Her work spans three interconnected domains: stochastic manufacturing systems design (examining buffer sizing and spare parts planning), safety stock optimization under uncertain demand and supply conditions, and maintenance-reliability integration. She investigates how digitization transforms traditional operations, with growing emphasis on AI applications for supply chain optimization and inventory planning. Prof. Kiesmüller's extensive publication record reveals consistent contributions to operations research methodology with practical business applications. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of data-driven approaches, particularly in the most recent publications which explore AI applications for supply chain optimization. The research shows progression from theoretical inventory models toward more complex, integrated systems that consider multiple uncertainties simultaneously, reflecting the growing complexity of modern supply chains. Her professional recognition includes: 2022 Service Award from the International Society for Inventory Research Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards from OR Spectrum (2017, 2020) EURO Best Paper Award (2014) for influential review on lateral transshipments Multiple teaching awards recognizing excellence in both bachelor and master level instruction At TUM, Prof. Kiesmüller teaches a comprehensive curriculum in Operations Management, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Her courses equip students with skills to analyze supply chain planning problems, apply quantitative models, and solve complex operational challenges. She maintains an active research group investigating how digitization transforms operations management practices, particularly in after-sales service contexts where Industry 4.0 technologies enable new optimization possibilities.

Mario BourgaultView profile

Professor

• Industrial Engineering
• Management Science and Technology
• Technological Projects Management
• +7 more

Mario Bourgault is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal. He serves as Head of Graduate Programs in Technology Project Management and holds the Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair in Innovation and Construction Project Governance. His research excellence spans Environment, Economy, and Society, with secondary focus on Industry of the Future and Digital Society, and Sustainable Transport and Infrastructures. Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, École Polytechnique de Montréal Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair in Innovation and Construction Project Governance (Chairholder) Member, The Michael D. Penner Institute on ESG issues Member, Interdisciplinary Research Center for the Operationalization of Sustainable Development (CIRODD) Member, Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory Member, Research Group on Globalization and Management of Technology (GMT) Member, Risk & Performance Center (CRP) Bourgault's research centers on technological projects management, construction and infrastructure, innovation management, interorganizational collaborations, and epistemology of professional practice. His work bridges industrial engineering with management science and technology, focusing on practical applications in construction innovation and sustainable development. Recent research emphasizes eco-responsible behaviors in construction, wood construction for decarbonization, and occupational safety with emerging technologies like exoskeletons. His publication trends reveal a strong trajectory toward sustainable construction practices, digital transformation in construction (Construction 4.0), project resilience frameworks, and international technology adoption challenges. He has published extensively on integrated project delivery systems, interorganizational collaboration models, and earned value management implementation. His research increasingly addresses environmental sustainability and decarbonization in the construction sector, with multiple 2024-2025 publications on wood construction and eco-responsible behaviors. Mario Bourgault has supervised an extensive number of graduate students throughout his career, including 9 completed PhD theses, 28 completed Master's theses, and currently supervising 2 PhD students, 2 Master's thesis students, and 20 professional Master's students. His teaching portfolio includes courses on technology project processes and configuration, systems engineering management, resource acquisition, integrated project management, multi-project management, major projects and consulting engineering, and international project management. He actively contributes to multiple research teams and laboratories, particularly the Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory where he explores digital transformation in construction, and the Risk & Performance Center where he develops project resilience frameworks. His work with the Pomerleau Industrial Research Chair focuses on innovation and governance in construction projects, addressing industry challenges like productivity improvement and housing crisis solutions through industrialization and prefabrication.

Tracy BeckerView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Optimization
• Seismic Isolation
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Tracy Becker is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, where she has been since 2014. Her expertise lies in the design, modeling, and experimental testing of high-performance structural systems with a focus on seismic isolation. Education: BS in Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego MS and PhD in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Materials, University of California, Berkeley Post-doctoral research at Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute Research Interests: Becker specializes in seismic isolation systems, hybrid simulation methods, and structural performance under extreme events. Her work spans bridge engineering, nuclear infrastructure protection, and innovative materials for earthquake resilience. She integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in: Nonlinear system behavior in isolated structures Multi-hazard optimization for seismic and wind loads Bridge management using data-driven and fuzzy logic frameworks Advanced gusset plate design for seismic retrofit Adaptive isolation systems for nuclear facilities Probabilistic lifetime demand predictions for infrastructure Teaching: She has instructed courses in Seismic Design (CIVENG 4ED4), Structural Mechanics (CIVENG 2C04), and Earthquake Engineering (CIVENG 730) at McMaster University.

Christopher D. IttnerView profile

Professor

• Cost Accounting
• Intangible Assets
• Performance Measurement
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Christopher D. Ittner is Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in cost accounting, intangible assets, and performance measurement systems. His research examines how these systems impact financial outcomes and strategic decision-making, with publications in Harvard Business Review, The Accounting Review, and Management Science. He holds a BS from California State University, Long Beach, an MBA from UCLA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard University. Professor Ittner's work bridges accounting theory and practice, focusing on risk-based forecasting, enterprise risk management, and board oversight mechanisms. His research demonstrates how integrating risk intelligence into planning improves financial forecasting accuracy and influences corporate governance practices. Recent publications analyze risk-based forecasting's effect on earnings forecast precision (2017) and board risk oversight's dual impact on environmental performance and social outcomes (2016), revealing strategic trade-offs in risk management. His accolades include the American Accounting Association's Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Literature Award (2001) and dual Innovation Awards from Business Insurance magazine and the Australian Business Awards (2012). He has received multiple teaching honors including MBA Core Teaching Excellence Awards (2012, 2010) and Miller-Sherrerd MBA Core Curriculum Teaching Awards (1992-1996). As editor of The Accounting Review and former senior editor at Production and Operations Management, he shapes academic discourse while teaching doctoral students internationally. His industry collaborations with AON on the Risk Maturity Index demonstrate practical applications of his research.

Jae Kyung WooView profile

Professor

• Risk theory
• Reliability theory
• Aggregate claim analysis
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Professor Jae Kyung Woo is a distinguished academic in the School of Risk and Actuarial Studies at the UNSW Business School, University of New South Wales. She holds multiple prestigious professional designations including Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), and Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA). Her educational background includes MMath and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. She has held academic positions at Columbia University as Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics (2011-2012), and at the University of Hong Kong as Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (2012-2017) before joining UNSW in July 2017. Research interests focus on risk theory, reliability theory, aggregate claim analysis, queueing theory, and dependence modelling Editorial Board member for ASTIN Bulletin (2021-present), European Actuarial Journal (2025-present), Probability in the Engineering and Information Sciences (2018-present), and Risks (2020-present) Principal investigator for ARC Discovery Projects (2020-2023) and Casualty Actuarial Society grants (2018-2020) Her research output includes 35 journal articles, 1 book, 1 thesis/dissertation, and 1 other publication, with recent work emphasizing shock models for correlated large losses, credibility theory under dependency structures, and advanced dependence modeling techniques in insurance contexts. Her work bridges theoretical stochastic analysis with practical applications in insurance and risk management. Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (FIAA), since May 2018 Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), since Oct 2013 Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), since Jan 2012 Fellow Member of Actuarial Society of Hong Kong (ASHK), since Dec 2018 Professor Woo has secured significant research funding including an ARC Discovery Project grant of AUD 334,000 (2020-2023) for developing shock model-based frameworks for correlated large losses, and a Casualty Actuarial Society grant of USD 20,000 (2018-2020) for credibility theory research under general dependency structures. She served as Nominated Accreditation Actuary at UNSW until 2024.

• Operations Management
• Service Excellence
• Supply Chain Management
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Philip Moscoso is a full professor and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Innovation at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. He holds the Eurest Chair of Excellence in Services and serves as academic director for several programs. He also teaches executive training programs, customized programs for large companies, and various IESE MBA programs. Additionally, he is a visiting professor at the Chinese business school CEIBS and ISEM Fashion Business School. Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management, ETH Zurich M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, ETH Zurich Service Business Management program, Harvard Business School General Management program, IESE Business School, University of Navarra Professor Moscoso's research focuses on how companies can generate competitive advantage through excellence and innovation in operations, with special emphasis on service and consumer products companies. His work spans operations management as a source of competitive advantage, excellence and innovation in service, and project management. He has published more than 40 articles in international journals and authored over 30 case studies and two books on operations management. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary operations challenges including global supply chain management in volatile environments, business model innovation in emerging sectors like space technology, and strategic transformations in established industries. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, often examining the intersection of operational excellence with overall business strategy, particularly in service contexts and retail environments. Professor Moscoso combines his academic work with extensive consulting experience, having worked for international consulting firms such as Bain & Co. and KPMG. For over 25 years, he has advised clients across various sectors on strategic, organizational, and performance and service improvement issues. His practical experience directly informs his academic work and teaching methodology, creating a robust connection between theory and practice in operations management education.

Ranjana MehtaView profile

Professor

• Neuroergonomics
• Occupational Fatigue
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Ranjana Mehta serves as Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Affiliate Faculty in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine, directing the NeuroErgonomics Laboratory while co-directing the Texas A&M Ergonomics Center and holding faculty fellowships at the Center for Population Health and Aging and Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems. Her academic background includes: PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech MS in Industrial Engineering from University at Buffalo BE in Production Engineering from University of Mumbai, India Mehta pioneers neuroergonomic approaches to study human performance under fatigue and stress in safety-critical environments, developing closed-loop human augmentation technologies for emergency response, space exploration, and oil/gas operations. Her work integrates adaptive AR/VR interfaces, wearable systems, human-robotic interactions, and brain-computer interfaces to enhance human-technology partnerships through user-centered design. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on fatigue detection in offshore workers, trust dynamics in human-robot collaboration, and sex-specific neural adaptations to exoskeletons. Her research spans human factors engineering, neuroscience, and industrial engineering, employing multimodal physiological metrics to address real-world safety challenges across high-risk industries. Her scientific recognition includes: 2024 Virginia Tech, ISE Distinguished Alumni 2023 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Fellow 2022 IISE Award for Technical Innovation in Industrial Engineering 2022 NASA ideas* Fellow 2022 NASEM Gulf Research Early Career Research Fellow 2022 The Human Factors Prize 2021 Virginia Tech, ISE Emerging Leaders Award 2021 Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow 2020 TEES Engineering Genesis Award 2020 Virginia Tech Engineering Outstanding Recent Alumni Award 2019 HFE Woman of the Year 2017 William C. Howell Young Investigator Award Her research receives funding from multiple federal agencies and industry partners supporting neuroergonomic solutions for worker safety. She mentors graduate students through ISyE 699/790/890/990 research courses and PSYCH 859 special topics, focusing on human factors engineering applications in emergency response and healthcare systems. Mehta leads interdisciplinary teams across the NeuroErgonomics Laboratory and Texas A&M Ergonomics Center, integrating engineering, neuroscience, and emergency medicine expertise to develop real-time fatigue monitoring systems and adaptive interfaces for high-stakes occupational environments.

Vijay GuptaView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Cyberphysical Systems
• Control Theory
• Smart Power Grids
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Vijay Gupta is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering. His research focuses on cyberphysical systems, integrating control theory, communication networks, and processing algorithms for applications in smart power grids, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Education: Ph.D. and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology His work emphasizes systematic design theories for cyberphysical systems, addressing challenges in renewable energy integration, distributed control algorithms, and stochastic optimization. Publications highlight applications in electricity markets, microgrid management, and EV charging infrastructure. Recent research trends include online learning for distributed control, regret minimization in energy management, and stochastic pricing models for renewable energy systems.

• Transportation Engineering
• Location Optimization
• Geospatial Information Science
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Tae J. Kwon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta . His research spans Winter Transportation Engineering , Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) , Traffic Optimization , and Geospatial Information Science . Developed LoRWIS , a web-based decision support system for road weather sensor optimization Recipient of multiple awards including ITS Canada Excellence in Research and Development Award (2024) , KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) , and Early Career Research Award (University of Alberta, 3 times) Active in professional committees like the TRB Surface Transportation Weather Research Group (2016–present) Research Highlights : Winter Road Maintenance : Advanced geostatistical and deep learning techniques for road condition monitoring Location Optimization : Pioneered models for RWIS sensor placement using hybrid geostatistical methods Intelligent Transportation Systems : Focused on big data applications for traffic safety and connected vehicles Climate Resilience : Integrated ecological vulnerability into fire hazard modeling Scientific Awards : ITS Canada Excellence in Research (2024) KOFST Scientist of the Year (2024) Donald Stanley Best Paper Award (2023) AKCSE Early Achievement Award (2021) University of Alberta Early Career Research Award (2020) Great Supervisor Award (2019) Teaching & Leadership : Teaches courses like CIV E 419 (Transportation Engineering: Highway Planning and Design) and CIV E 612 (Transportation Planning: Methodology and Techniques) Leads the Geospatial Transportation System & Sensing Solutions Lab (GeoTrans) , mentoring PhD students Juan Cuellar and Jiehao Bi Collaborates with agencies including Alberta Transportation , NSERC , and Iowa DOT

Sherif KhattabView profile

Academic

• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things
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Sherif Khattab is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh (2008), he brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity systems with applications across cloud computing, Internet of Things, electronic voting, and Big Data security. His research focuses on the systems aspects of cybersecurity, maintaining an h-index of 16 (Google Scholar) and 10 (Scopus) with over 60 publications. Khattab has successfully supervised more than 15 graduate students throughout his academic career. Prior to his position at Pitt, he served as an Associate Professor at Cairo University's Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computers and Information. Professor Khattab teaches numerous undergraduate and graduate courses, with particular emphasis on hands-on ethical hacking and security education. His current teaching portfolio includes Algorithms and Data Structures (CS 0445) and Network Security (CS 1653), with extensive experience teaching operating systems, formal methods, and computer networks across multiple semesters. His research publications reveal consistent focus on practical security solutions for emerging technologies, with recent work addressing IoT security frameworks, blockchain-based voting systems, and cloud security challenges. The publication trend shows increasing emphasis on practical implementation aspects alongside theoretical security models. With industry experience from internships at Google Inc., Ericsson Data Networks, and Bosch Research, Khattab bridges academic research with real-world security challenges. His educational background includes a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Cairo University (1998) and both M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh (2004 and 2008).

Helen WalkerView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Procurement
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Ethical Issues in Purchasing and Supply
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Helen Walker is a Professor of Operations and Supply Management and Director of Postgraduate Research Studies at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. She leads the Logistics and Operations Management section's research strategy, PhD programme, Awayday programme, seminar series, and journal club. Previously, she served as Deputy Head of Section at both CRiSPS, University of Bath School of Management and the OM Group, Warwick Business School. Professor Walker's research primarily focuses on sustainable procurement, sustainable supply chain management, ethical issues in purchasing and supply, collaborative procurement, and supply strategy. Her work examines how organizations can integrate sustainability considerations into their procurement and supply chain practices across both public and private sectors. She has made significant contributions to understanding modern slavery risks in supply chains, sustainable public procurement, and the theoretical foundations of sustainable supply chain management. Her research often employs mixed methods approaches including case studies, interviews, and surveys to investigate complex sustainability challenges in supply chains. Analysis of Professor Walker's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward examining ethical and sustainability challenges in supply chains, particularly focusing on modern slavery, deforestation, and workers' rights. Her work increasingly integrates theoretical frameworks like institutional theory and doughnut economics to address complex sustainability problems. She has been systematically building knowledge in sustainable procurement across different contexts including public sector, private sector, and global supply chains. Her research demonstrates a progression from foundational work on sustainable procurement concepts to more nuanced examinations of specific sustainability challenges and their interconnections with broader societal issues. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Best Paper Award (2015) International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management Highly Commended Literati Award (2015) Public Administration Review Louis Brownlow Award (2014) IPSERA Conference Nantes IFPSM Best Paper Relevant to Practice Award (2013) Public Administration Review Louis Brownlow Award (2012) IPSERA Conference Wiesbaden Best Paper Award (2009) Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management Best Paper Award (2008) International Public Procurement Conference Fort Lauderdale Best Manuscript Award (2004) Professor Walker has successfully raised over £1 million in research funding and has advised numerous public sector bodies including the United Nations, NHS, DEFRA, and local government on sustainable procurement issues. She has also conducted research with private firms such as PepsiCo and Boots. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, making significant contributions to both theoretical development and practical application in sustainable supply chain management. As a Research Affiliate of the Sustainable Places Research Institute at Cardiff University, Professor Walker contributes to interdisciplinary research on sustainable supply chain management. She has served as President of the International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (2014-17) and has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Sustainable/Responsible Procurement Group and the cross-government Sustainable Procurement Task Force.

Jonathan van SentenView profile

Associate Professor

• Aquaculture Economics
• Regulatory Policy Analysis
• Aquaponics Economics
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Jonathan van Senten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, based at the Virginia Seafood AREC in Hampton, VA. His work focuses on aquaculture economics, particularly analyzing regulatory impacts on farm-level operations across species like baitfish, trout, shellfish, and tilapia. He also explores emerging species, aquaponics, live feed production, and financial benchmarking. His Extension program addresses industry needs in economics, business planning, and strategic marketing through workshops, webinars, and technical publications. Education: Ph.D. Aquaculture/Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2016) M.P.S., Marine Affairs & Policy: Aquaculture, University of Miami (2012) B.S. Marine Biology, Barry University (2010) Research Interests: Quantifying regulatory costs and farm efficiency Feasibility of emerging aquaculture species Economic impacts of dietary formulations Ornamental aquaculture business development Financial benchmarking for aquaculture sectors Intensive production of live feeds Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, extension publications, and infographics analyzing aquaculture regulations, economics, and industry trends. Recipient of the Distinguished Early Career Award (2020) and Best Dissertation Award (2017). Grants & Industry Impact: Collaborates with federal and state agencies to assess aquaculture viability and policy implications. Leads studies on pandemic impacts, disease economics (e.g., Edwardsiellosis), and offshore wind-aquaculture co-location. Labs/Teams: Virginia Seafood AREC serves as a hub for collaborative research and Extension activities, focusing on applied solutions for Virginia’s aquaculture sector.

Helga GardarsdottirView profile

Professor

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Real World Evidence
• Drug Regulation
• +5 more

Helga Gardarsdottir is a Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology at Utrecht University (Netherlands), serving as Scientific Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. She also holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Iceland and serves as a Seconded National Expert at the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Her work focuses on real-world data for regulatory decision-making, drug safety, and clinical guideline implementation. She leads international projects like IMI Trials@Home and EMA IMPACT, addressing decentralized clinical trials, risk minimization, and pharmacovigilance impact. Her roles include co-chairing the ENCePP steering group and editing Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety . Beyond research, she chairs the Faculty of Science’s EDI committee, promoting inclusive academic practices. Education: Pharmacist training in Sweden; Pharmacoepidemiology specialization in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Innovations in real-world evidence generation, regulatory science, drug safety surveillance, and clinical trial modernization. Key areas include RWE’s role in HTA/regulatory decisions, unintended impacts of drug policies, and digital health integration. Publications: Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in decentralized trials, pharmacovigilance outcomes (e.g., fluoroquinolone prescribing shifts), and harmonized approaches to external control trials. Her studies bridge regulatory practices with clinical practice guideline adherence. Achievements: Overseeing multi-country initiatives like the IMI Trials@Home consortium (decentralized trials framework) and EMA IMPACT (guideline-RMM integration). Recognized for leadership in ENCePP’s methodological standards and ISPE’s Real-World Evidence Task Force. Grants & Teams: Principal investigator on EMA-funded projects and IMI grants. Leads Utrecht’s Applied Data Science initiative and collaborates with the EU PEV Research Network. Active in training next-generation researchers through teaching and mentoring. Labs/Teams: Utrecht Center for Pharmaceutical Policy & Regulation; Trials@Home consortium; ENCePP working groups.