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Philip S. DeOrtentiisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Social Class Dynamics
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Philip S. DeOrtentiis is an Assistant Professor at the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, part of Michigan State University's College of Social Science. He holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management from Florida State University, an MBA in Strategy from Penn State University, and a BS in Finance from Penn State University. His research focuses on employment processes, social class impacts, demographic differences in the workforce, and human capital management. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management . DeOrtentiis has received notable awards including the 2019 Schmidt-Hunter Meta-Analysis Award and the 2022 Honor Roll of Responsible Business Research. His teaching spans courses on human capital, quantitative HR analysis, and training/development. He actively serves on university committees including the DEI Committee and the Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity & Inclusion. His professional affiliations include the Academy of Management, Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and the Southern Management Association. His research emphasizes social class disparities in job search processes and the performance of internal vs. external hires. Recent work explores union dynamics during strikes and the role of cognitive ability in workplace performance. Media coverage of his work includes features in WIRED Business and the Royal College of Physicians' KeyLIME Podcast.

James RoscowView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ferroelectric Materials
• Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting
• Energy Storage
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James Roscow is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures (IMPS), IAAPS, and the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change. His research focuses on developing ferroelectric composites for energy harvesting, sensing, and energy storage, with expertise in material fabrication, property tuning, and numerical modeling. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath and a BSc in Materials Science from the University of Manchester. Research interests include porous ferroelectric ceramics, piezoelectric and pyroelectric materials, and their applications in renewable energy and sensors. He has led or contributed to 12 projects funded by organizations like EPSRC and Innovate UK, exploring topics such as low-cost transducers, nanofluid cooling for solar panels, and phase transformations in ceramics. Key publications (2021–2025) address piezoelectric energy harvesting, porous material design, and advanced manufacturing techniques. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly sustainable energy and innovation. Roscow supervises PhD students in functional ceramics, energy storage, and sensor technologies. Notable collaborations include projects on hydraulic energy harvesters, SONAR transducers, and self-healing materials. He has contributed datasets on piezoelectric composites and energy storage systems, emphasizing reproducibility and applied research.

Sehrish ShahidView profile

Lecturer

• Leadership Studies
• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resources Management
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Dr. Sehrish Shahid is a Lecturer in Management at RMIT University's School of Management (since 2023) and previously held roles at the Australian Institute of Business and University of Central Punjab. Her research focuses on leadership dynamics, organizational behavior, and workplace well-being, with a particular emphasis on expatriate management, gender roles, and sustainable development goals. She has secured grants including the ECR Grant (2023) and contributed to projects like the SAFE initiative funded by the Victorian Government. Shahid actively publishes in ABDC-ranked journals and presents at conferences like the Academy of Management. She coordinates leadership courses and advocates for student-centered, work-integrated learning approaches. Her work aligns with UN SDGs such as Gender Equality and Decent Work. Education: PhD in Management from RMIT University (IPRS Scholar) Grants: Multiple research awards including 2023 ECR Grant and 2018 RMIT Publication Grant Teaching: Leadership course coordination and MBA programs Research highlights include frameworks addressing expatriate mental health post-pandemic, HRM in emerging markets, and virtual leadership effectiveness. She reviews for journals and participates in ethics advisory networks. Shahid’s interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, management, and education to enhance professional practices.

Genhua NiuView profile

Professor

• Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Indoor Vertical Farming
• Plant Stress Physiology
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Genhua Niu is a Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas and the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on controlled environment agriculture, indoor vertical farming, and plant stress physiology. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from Zhejiang University and a Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering from Chiba University. Education: B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Zhejiang University M.S. Agricultural Engineering, Zhejiang University Ph.D. Horticultural Engineering, Chiba University Research Interests: Genhua’s work addresses sustainable crop production through advanced technologies like hydroponics, biostimulants, and vertical farming systems. She investigates how light quality, temperature, and nutrient management impact plant growth and stress tolerance. Her studies include optimizing controlled environments for high-value crops such as lettuce, basil, and watermelon, while exploring solutions for salinity and nutrient deficiencies. Recent work highlights innovative uses of agricultural waste as biofertilizers and the physiological mechanisms underlying crop responses to environmental stressors. Publications: Her recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to plant factory systems, biostimulant applications, and environmental control in horticulture. Key themes include optimizing light spectra and thermal regimes for leafy greens, assessing organic fertilizer efficacy, and leveraging waste materials for sustainable agriculture. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, her research aligns with Texas A&M’s focus on agricultural innovation. No advisee names are listed in the text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Dallas, focusing on urban agriculture and horticultural engineering solutions.

Andrew Brendon-PennView profile

Academic

• Mathematics Education
• Curriculum Development
• Pedagogical Innovation
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Andrew Brendon-Penn is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick focused on mathematics pedagogy and curriculum innovation. He develops educational resources for statistics, LaTeX training, and transition programs, winning the Economics Teaching Excellence Prize (2024-25). Research explores student engagement through digital tools and mathematics support frameworks. He leads scientific communication modules and pre-sessional mathematics programs.

Niranjan JanardhananView profile

Lecturer

• Organizational Behavior
• Work Identity Management
• Team Dynamics
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Dr Niranjan Janardhanan is a Lecturer in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He holds a PhD in Management from the University of Texas at Austin (2018), focusing on organizational behavior. Prior to academia, he worked in semiconductor manufacturing, financial services, and consulting roles across Asia and Europe. His research explores how employees construct and express identities in teams and organizations, with a focus on managing multiple work identities in uncertain environments. He has reviewed for journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and conferences such as the Academy of Management. Dr Janardhanan’s research interests include team cognition, identity work in crises, and the interplay between role expectations and moral decision-making. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as Organization Science and Journal of Applied Psychology . He integrates social network theory and field theory to analyze team dynamics, particularly in contexts involving conflict, precarity, and technological integration. His recent studies investigate human-AI collaboration norms and the impact of collective affect during organizational crises. Education details include a Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and an MBA in Strategy & Leadership from the Indian School of Business. His interdisciplinary background bridges technical domains with organizational behavior, informing his research on leadership training, skill gaps in retail sectors, and systemic approaches to organizational development. Key themes across his work include the navigation of identity congruence, ethical dilemmas in roles, and leveraging cross-understanding for team performance. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his contributions to peer review and conference participation highlight his active role in advancing organizational behavior scholarship.

Jessica V. RichView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Postsecondary Education
• Competency-Based Education
• Assessment and Evaluation
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Dr. Jessica V. Rich is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Education and a member of the Assessment and Evaluation Group (AEG). She holds a PhD in Measurement, Assessment, Policy, Leadership and Evaluation, complemented by extensive teaching qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, and Education. Her work focuses on competency-based education (CBE), programmatic assessment frameworks, and inclusive evaluation practices across postsecondary and professional education contexts. She actively contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) through research on feedback mechanisms and performance improvement strategies. Dr. Rich teaches courses such as PME 896 (Capstone), PME 894 (Educational Fieldwork), and GDE 828 (Program Evaluation), emphasizing practical application of assessment methodologies. She has pioneered educational development initiatives in simulated learning environments and workplace-based assessments. Her research examines the intersection between competency frameworks and real-world application, with particular attention to healthcare and engineering education reform. Current projects include evaluating transformative change models in medical education and exploring growth-oriented assessment strategies. She has collaborated with institutions to design competency frameworks for healthcare professions and contributed to knowledge translation tools for programmatic assessment implementation. Her publications span journals like Academic Medicine , Canadian Journal of Educational Administration , and Frontiers in Medicine , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with assessment challenges in higher education. She maintains active Twitter and LinkedIn profiles to share insights on educational development and assessment innovation.

Renato NegraView profile

Professor

• High Frequency Electronics
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Neuromorphic Computing
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Prof. Dr. Renato Negra is a faculty member at RWTH Aachen University, serving as the Chair of High Frequency Electronics within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. His research is centered on advanced electronic systems with a focus on reconfigurable and low-power architectures for real-time applications. Research Interests: His work spans high frequency electronics, neuromorphic computing, embedded systems, and cyber-physical systems. He develops FPGA-based and edge-computing solutions for computer vision, robotics, and smart infrastructure, particularly in elderly monitoring and autonomous navigation. His research integrates deep learning with hardware optimization for energy efficiency and real-time performance. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward event-based vision , neuromorphic sensors , and low-power embedded AI , applied in domains such as smart cities, healthcare, and robotics. There is a consistent emphasis on real-time processing, reconfigurable systems, and the deployment of neural networks on constrained hardware platforms. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors were mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no specific students or advising roles are listed, the volume and depth of publications suggest active supervision or collaboration within research projects. Although no grants are explicitly named, involvement in EU-level initiatives (e.g., FitOptiVis ECSEL Project) and national R&D programs (e.g., BIO-PERCEPTION) can be inferred from the research topics and publication contexts. Labs and Teams: Prof. Negra leads the research activities in High Frequency Electronics at RWTH Aachen. While not directly linked to the Computer Vision and Robotics Lab (CVR-Lab) mentioned in the text, his work aligns closely with neuromorphic and CPS research themes, suggesting potential interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jane BinnerView profile

Professor

• Financial Resilience
• Financial Services Indices
• Financial Innovation
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Professor Jane Binner is Chair of Finance in the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She leads research at the intersection of finance, economics, and data science, with a strong emphasis on big data and artificial intelligence applications. Research Interests: Her work spans Financial Resilience , Financial Innovation , Big Data Analytics , and Econometric Modelling . She applies advanced multivariate techniques to economic and financial data, contributing to both academic and commercial domains. Her research has significant policy and industrial relevance, involving collaborations with government and private sector entities. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in computational finance and economic policy, focusing on topics such as Brexit, pandemic response, monetary aggregates, and social media analytics. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor and real-world impact, particularly in forecasting and policy evaluation. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Institute for Nonlinear Dynamical Inference (INDI) Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, Professor Binner has attracted over £1 million in external research funding from major bodies including EPSRC/ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, National Science Foundation, and industrial partners like Boots and Experian. She has served as Impact Lead and Director of the Financial Resilience Cluster, highlighting her leadership in research impact and multidisciplinary collaboration. Labs and Teams: She leads the Financial Resilience Cluster at the University of Birmingham, fostering cross-disciplinary research in finance. She also collaborates internationally, including as a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin and through her INDI Fellowship.

Giulia GuidiView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Performance Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Sparse Linear Algebra
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Giulia Guidi is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. She leads the Cornell High-Performance Computing (HPC) Group and is an Affiliate Faculty at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Performance and Algorithms Research Group. Her research focuses on high-performance computing for computational sciences, sparse linear algebra, and scalable software infrastructure for parallel systems. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2022) and has been recognized with awards including the 2024 SIAG/Supercomputing Early Career Prize and the 2023 ISSNAF Young Investigator Award. Her work addresses challenges in genomics, population genetics, and scalable computational methods through collaborations like the NSF-funded 'ACED' project with April Wei’s Lab. Guidi mentors a diverse group of PhD, MEng, and undergraduate students, emphasizing parallel programming and HPC applications. Her lab’s research spans GPU-accelerated algorithms, sparse matrix computations, and bioinformatics tools like the Popcorn and BELLA aligners. She is also a Graduate Field Faculty in Computational Biology and Applied Mathematics at Cornell.

Zoe SanderView profile

Research Fellow

• Educational Psychology
• Student Motivation
• Teaching Didactics
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Zoe Sander is a Research Fellow and PhD student at the Department of Educational Psychology (Heidelberg University, headed by Prof. Dr. Birgit Spinath). She concurrently serves as Journal Managing Editor for Psychology Learning & Teaching . Her work focuses on student motivation, teaching methodologies, and longitudinal development in educational contexts. Education: Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Heidelberg University (2017–2020) Master of Science (Developmental & Clinical Psychology), Heidelberg University (2020–2022) Research Interests: Motivation as a prerequisite for academic success, criteria of effective teaching, and assessment strategies. Her studies explore pandemic impacts on learning, self-regulated learning strategies, and the alignment between teaching methods and student motivation. Publications & Presentations: Recently published work examines motivational differences between regular and pandemic online semesters, and the role of constructive alignment in fostering intrinsic motivation. She has presented at major conferences including EARLI SIG, DGPs, and ESPLAT, focusing on longitudinal analyses of motivation and learning behaviors. Affiliations: Active researcher in educational psychology with roles in editorial work and academic advising. Collaborates closely with Prof. Spinath's research group.

AMPARO CERVERA TAULETView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Market Research
• Service Marketing
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Amparo Cervera Taulet is a Full Professor at the Department of Marketing and Market Research, Faculty of Economics, University of Valencia. She holds a PhD from the same university and leads the SIV (Service, Innovation, Value) research group. She has held leadership roles including Director of the Interuniversity Institute of International Economics (2016–2023), Director of the City of Valencia Chair (2013–2015), and Director of the Sustainable Economic Model Chair (2017–2019). She currently coordinates the PhD in Marketing at the University of Valencia and co-directed the international iMBA program (2009–2012). She is Editor-in-Chief of the International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing (Springer) and Vice President of the International Association on Public and Nonprofit Marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing and Market Research, University of Valencia (1998) Research stays at Harvard Business School, University of Birmingham, Victoria University (NZ), and others Her research focuses on strategic marketing, service marketing, innovation, public and nonprofit marketing, and sustainable tourism . She explores how organizations in both public and private sectors create value through customer orientation, branding, and innovation. Her work integrates theoretical models with practical applications in tourism, public services, and higher education. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on value co-creation, customer orientation, brand personality, and innovation in service contexts . Her work spans sectors including airlines, hotels, higher education, and public administration. She frequently employs relationship marketing and stakeholder theory to understand organizational dynamics. Recent trends show growing emphasis on digital services, inclusive tourism, and sustainability . Scientific Awards: Best Paper in Industrial Marketing Management (2008) Outstanding Paper Award in Industrial Management & Data Systems (2010) Multiple presentation awards at GIKA, AIRSI, and international tourism congresses Three Extraordinary Doctorate Prizes awarded to her PhD students Best Spanish Thesis in Entrepreneurship (awarded to her student) Amparo Cervera has supervised 13 doctoral theses and numerous master's projects, many funded by public and private institutions, reflecting strong knowledge transfer. She has participated in over 25 research projects, including European (ENPI) and public-funded initiatives on sustainable tourism and urban development. She has evaluated research for ANEP, DEVA-AAC, and the European Commission. She is actively involved in academic governance as a member of ANECA PEP commission, faculty board, and university gender and sustainability commissions. She leads the SIV (Service, Innovation, Value) research group and has directed competitive projects like Newcimed (sustainable Mediterranean tourism) and cruise tourism sustainability in the Valencian Community. Her international collaborations span institutions in the US, UK, Portugal, Chile, and France.

Zongfei YangView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Fixed Income Markets
• Corporate Bonds
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Zongfei Yang is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. She previously served as a tenured Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Montana State University from 2015 to 2023, demonstrating a strong academic trajectory in finance research and education. Education: PhD in Finance, University of Oklahoma, 2015 MSc in Finance, Singapore Management University, 2010 BS in Economics (International Economics), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2007 Her research centers on corporate bonds, credit ratings, institutional investors, and market efficiency. She explores how corporate bonds are priced, traded, and influenced by governance, regulations, and investor behavior. Her work integrates FinTech and sustainability themes, particularly in assessing bond market efficiency and integrity. She teaches corporate finance and FinTech courses, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. The most recent publications show a consistent focus on fixed income markets, underpricing mechanisms, underwriter incentives, and the role of market sentiment and regulation. Her work spans empirical finance, behavioral aspects, and sustainable market practices, often using event study and microstructure analysis. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Yang has advised or collaborated extensively with scholars such as Jeremy Goh, Louis Ederington, and Paul Malatesta, though formal student advisees are not listed. Her research has been supported through academic appointments and institutional affiliations, with no specific grants mentioned. She is actively publishing in leading finance journals, indicating ongoing research productivity. She is affiliated with the Quinlan School of Business and contributes to its research ecosystem, particularly in finance and applied analytics. Her work aligns with centers such as the Lab for Applied Artificial Intelligence and the CME Group Foundation Business Analytics Lab, suggesting engagement with data-driven financial research.

Jaakko Timo Henrik JärviView profile

Professor

• Generic Programming
• Programming Language Design
• Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
• +7 more

Jaakko Timo Henrik Järvi is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, Norway, with additional affiliations at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on programming language design, generic programming, and human-computer interaction, particularly in GUI frameworks and software reuse. His research interests include generic programming, programming language design (especially the Magnolia language), high-performance computing, array programming, and GUI engineering. He emphasizes formal methods and algebraic specifications to build reusable and efficient software systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in software development and education. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in declarative GUI frameworks, multi-selection models, and generic programming. His work explores domain-specific languages for GUI structure manipulation, reusable selection semantics across platforms, and optimizing array computations using the Mathematics of Arrays. These efforts reflect a consistent focus on software abstraction, correctness, and reusability. Jaakko Järvi has supervised doctoral students, including Tetiana Yarygina, whose dissertation explored microservice security. While no specific grants are detailed, his work on VisAST was supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project 250683), indicating active external funding. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Magne Haveraaen, Knut Anders Stokke, and Sean Parent. He contributes to tools and frameworks such as the MultiselectJS library and the VisAST educational tool. These are outcomes of collaborative research teams focused on improving software development practices and computer science education.

Mohamed HaffarView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Change Management
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Mohamed Haffar is an Associate Professor in Business Management at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Management. He serves as the Director of BSc Business Management Programmes and Head of the Business Subject Group, bringing over 12 years of UK higher education experience and more than 40 peer-reviewed publications. Educational Background: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management, Brunel University London, 2013 Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing, University of South Wales, 2007 His research focuses on Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Change Management, Innovation, and Sustainability . He emphasizes co-creation and co-production in education, integrating staff, students, and stakeholders in knowledge development. His interdisciplinary work bridges management theory with practical applications in education and enterprise. His 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable business practices, digital transformation, leadership, and organisational change. These appear in high-impact journals such as the International Journal of Production Economics , Journal of Business Research , and Journal of Organisational Change Management , showcasing his expertise in both theoretical and applied management disciplines. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Vice-Chancellors’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence Above and Beyond Student Leadership Award Deans’ Performance-Related Award Unsung Hero Award Student Support Award Higher Education Future Institute (HEFI) Best Personal Academic Tutor Award As an academic leader, Mohamed Haffar has significantly contributed to student experience and curriculum development. He has led multiple programmes, including BSc and MSc HRM at Bradford University, and served as a lecturer at Bournemouth University. He holds professional fellowships including Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) , Chartered Academic Member of CIPD (MCIPD) , and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) . While specific grants are not listed, his extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest active research funding and project supervision. He is actively involved in academic teams focused on business education innovation and sustainability research, contributing to institutional strategy and pedagogical advancement at the Dubai campus.