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Petra Lindfors is a Professor of Psychology, specializing in work and organizational psychology, at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. She has held this position since December 2013 and is actively involved in multiple research projects focusing on stress, health, and well-being across various contexts including workplaces, educational settings, and home environments. Her academic journey began with her thesis defense in 2002, which focused on stress, health, and well-being among teleworking women and men as part of the Boundless Work project. She was accepted as an associate professor in psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Stockholm University, in September 2006, and was hired as a lecturer at the Department of Psychology in July 2007. Throughout her career, she has maintained active research collaborations at both the Department of Psychology and the Centre for Health Equity Studies (CHESS) at Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet. Lindfors' research interests span multiple dimensions of work and organizational psychology. Her primary focus is on self-reported and objective aspects of stress, health, and well-being among adults and young people across various contexts. She has developed significant expertise in workplace interventions related to harmful substance use, work-life balance, gender differences in work environments, and mental health promotion. Her work often examines how organizational structures and policies affect individual health outcomes, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and gender differences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic consistency centered on occupational health psychology. Her research employs both variable-oriented and person-oriented approaches to examine job insecurity, work-home interference, stress responses, and health outcomes. A notable trend is her increasing focus on methodological innovation, particularly in studying workplace interventions and mental health among young adults. Her work bridges theoretical organizational psychology with practical workplace applications, often resulting in concrete recommendations for employers and policymakers. Two-year post-doc scholarship from the Anna Ahlström and Ellen Terserus Foundation (2005) Associate editor for the Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies (since 2021) Member of the Quality Council for the Swedish Work Environment Authority (2019-2022) As an academic supervisor, Lindfors has mentored an impressive number of doctoral students, with completions spanning from 2008 to the projected 2025 graduation of Anna S Tanimoto. She has served as main supervisor for numerous successful academics who have gone on to professorial positions, including Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz at Mälardalen University College. Her supervisory approach appears comprehensive, extending beyond thesis completion to postdoctoral mentorship and career development. Regarding research funding, she has secured significant grants from AFA Försäkring for projects examining organizational interventions for health-promoting work, and has been involved with Stockholm Stress Center, a FORTE-financed interdisciplinary research center. Her work demonstrates sustained success in attracting competitive research funding across multiple domains of occupational health. Lindfors leads the research group 'Harmful use in the workplace – prevention and intervention,' which addresses critical issues related to alcohol, drug, and gambling problems in professional settings. She has also been instrumental in shaping the Department of Psychology's strategic direction, serving as chairman of the board of the Stockholm University Department of Psychology (SUPK) from 2016-2024 and currently as a regular member of the Department's board for 2024-2026. Her collaborative approach is evident in her involvement with multiple interdisciplinary projects, including those examining natural environments, cognitive abilities in military contexts, and school environments' impact on youth mental health.

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Stress and Health
• Psychological Well-being
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Stephan Kramer is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Control at the RSM, Erasmus University . He holds a PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and an MSc in Business Information Systems from the University of Münster. Research interests focus on incentive system design , governance mechanisms , target setting practices , and performance evaluation . His work bridges archival/experimental methods with practical applications in management accounting , corporate governance , and managerial behavior . Recent articles explore color-coded feedback in decision-making , CEO incentives under competition , and age-related executive biases . Scientific awards include the David Solomons Prize (2016) European Accounting Review Outstanding Reviewer Award (2021) Professor of the Year Award (2023) IMA/CIMA research grants Teaching spans Financial Analytics , Management Accounting , and Fraud Investigations across bachelor, master, and executive programs. He has served as AACSB/NVAO accreditation team member and Academic Director at RSM.

• Management Accounting
• Behavioral Accounting
• Performance Evaluation
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Dr. Silvia Fiore is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). She is an active member of the Interdepartmental Center CWC - CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo and serves on multiple PhD teaching committees for Civil and Environmental Engineering programs (2020-2025). Her academic profile spans research, teaching, and international collaborations including a Visiting Researcher position at McGill University (2016). Her research interests focus on environmental sustainability, circular economy, waste management, and water treatment. Key areas include treatment and recovery of municipal and industrial waste (e-waste, agro-industrial waste, end-of-life batteries), water potabilization, wastewater reuse, and environmental assessment of urban water systems. She employs methodologies such as Life Cycle Analysis, Carbon Footprinting, and technical-economic assessments of full-scale applications. Professor Fiore's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on circular economy applications, particularly in lithium-ion battery recycling, agricultural waste valorization, and sustainable materials management. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, addressing critical environmental challenges through innovative engineering solutions. Scientific Recognition: Effective member of International Waste Working Group (IWWG), Germany (since 2010) Effective member of GEAM (Associazione Georisorse e Ambiente), Italy (since 2010) Learning to Teach (L2T) Open Badge from Politecnico di Torino (2023) Evaluator for national research programs (PRIN, FIRB, SIR, Rita Levi Montalcini) since 2012 Professor Fiore supervises multiple PhD students working on circular economy applications, battery recycling, and sustainable waste management. She teaches courses including 'Circular economy and environmental sustainability' and 'Battery systems for automotive and stationary applications' across multiple degree programs. Her research portfolio includes numerous competitive and commercial projects, including the EU-funded LEAD project (2025-2029) on anaerobic digestion and BEST4Hy on hydrogen technology recycling.

• Circular economy
• Waste management
• Environmental sustainability
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Suzana Grubnic is a Professor of Accounting at Loughborough University, where she has been since October 2011. She serves as Director of EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) and leads research in sustainability accounting and accountability, with a focus on public sector performance management. Her expertise bridges accounting practices, sustainability frameworks, and governance mechanisms. Her research interests include the intersection of management control systems and sustainability goals, particularly in public services and corporate accountability. She explores topics like circular economy business models, regulatory compliance (e.g., EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation), and crisis management through performance measurement systems. Teaching responsibilities include modules such as Management Accounting (undergraduate) and Strategic Management Accounting and Performance (final-year undergraduate). She actively supervises PhD students focusing on sustainability accounting in public sectors, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. Grubnic’s work often involves case studies in healthcare, local government, and manufacturing sectors, addressing challenges like stakeholder engagement, ethical sourcing, and environmental disclosure. Her contributions highlight the practical application of theoretical frameworks to real-world sustainability challenges.

• Sustainability Accounting
• Accountability
• Public Sector Performance Management
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Dr. Sara Thompson is a Professor in the Department of Criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University since 2008. Her work focuses on social inequality, urban violence, policing, hate crime, radicalization, and policy impacts. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and has extensive advisory roles, including co-Principal Investigator on a SSHRC Insight Grant examining body-worn cameras and police accountability. Thompson serves on key committees such as the International Radicalization Prevention Team (ITERP), Toronto Police Service’s Race-Based Data Panel, and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Research Advisory Committee. Education: BA (Hons.), MA, and Ph.D. in Criminology (University of Toronto). Research Interests: Thompson’s work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing socially engaged violence-prevention strategies. Her recent projects explore the spatial distribution of violence, policing reforms, and CVE programming efficacy. She has authored influential reports on hate crime priorities, body camera impacts, and diaspora radicalization dynamics. Grants & Advising: Co-PI on SSHRC-funded body camera research (2021–present), led Public Safety Canada CVE evaluations, and contributes to police training curricula through the Ontario Police College. Her advisory roles span community organizations like Yorktown Family Services and Toronto Public Health’s violence initiative. Key Contributions: Developed CVE evaluation frameworks, advised on racial profiling policies, and co-authored major texts such as Canada Among Nations: Terrorism and Counter-terrorism (2020). Her work prioritizes balancing security needs with human rights and community trust.

• Social Inequality
• Urban Violence
• Policing
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Arnt Verriest is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business and Economics at KU Leuven , affiliated with the Kulak Kortrijk Campus and the Leuven campus. He serves as campus dean and is actively involved in multiple institutional councils and committees. Research Interests focus on corporate finance, international business, and accounting. Key topics include ESG information quality, capital structure decisions, financial reporting, and institutional impacts on corporate strategy. His recent project ( The relevance, quality and trustworthiness of ESG information , 2022–2026) highlights his emphasis on sustainable finance. Scientific Contributions : Publications in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance , European Financial Management , and International Business Review , with a focus on cross-country comparative studies and financial governance. Teaching includes courses such as Bedrijfsfinanciering (Corporate Finance), Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation , and specialized finance modules in banking and economic sciences.

• Finance
• Corporate Finance
• International Business
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Stephen O'Brien is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The City College of New York, affiliated with the Center for Advanced Technology, Chemical Engineering, and the Energy Institute. His research focuses on nanocrystal synthesis, biomedical applications of nanomaterials, batteries, and capacitors, with emphasis on energy storage and clean technology. He leads a research group exploring nanomaterials for applications in photonics, catalysis, and medical devices. His work integrates chemical solution processing and self-assembly techniques to develop high-performance nanocomposites and devices. Key research areas include lithium metal batteries, multiferroic oxides, and meta-capacitor projects. He has pioneered studies on nanoparticle self-assembly and transition metal oxide nanomaterials. His group collaborates on projects funded by various sponsors, aiming to bridge nanotechnology with practical industrial applications. Recent publications span advancements in magnetic sensor design, alkaline battery anodes, and biomedical imaging techniques. He has advised numerous graduate students in materials science and engineering. Notable collaborations include work on fibrotic tissue recovery and biomaterials characterization. His research has implications for sustainable energy systems, medical diagnostics, and nanoscale device fabrication.

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
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Dr. Aurelie Slechten is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster University Management School, specializing in Environmental Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Market Design. She holds a PhD from Université libre de Bruxelles (2013) and previously served as an FNRS research fellow (2008–2012) and postdoctoral fellow at ECARES. Her research focuses on carbon emissions markets, corporate social responsibility, board networks' impact on environmental performance, and pollution-driven residential mobility. **Education:** PhD Economics (Université libre de Bruxelles, 2013); Postdoctoral fellowship at ECARES (2013–2014). **Research Interests:** Microstructure of carbon markets, corporate governance-environmental performance linkages, pollution impacts, and voluntary carbon markets. Current projects include analysis of EU carbon market dynamics and boardroom networks' influence on sustainability. **Grants & Projects:** Recent initiatives include 'Price Formation in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme' (2022–2023) and 'Risk Management in Carbon Markets' (2020–2022). Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including a multi-stakeholder study on HPV-related cancers (2025–2026). **Labs/Teams:** Member of Lancaster's Economics Research Group and Pentland Centre for Sustainability. Regularly presents at the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conferences.

• Environmental Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Market Design
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Clare D'Souza is a Professor of Marketing at La Trobe University, specializing in sustainability, consumer behavior, and marketing strategy. She holds academic appointments at the University of the Basque Country (Spain) and collaborates internationally with researchers in Malaysia, China, Canada, India, and Portugal. Her research bridges sustainability and marketing, emphasizing environmental leadership, consumer decision-making, and ethical business practices. Education: PhD (University of Bombay), MBA (SIIDS, India), BComm and LLB (La Trobe University). Research Interests Her work focuses on sustainability in business, consumer intent, and the integration of environmental goals into marketing strategies. Key areas include greenfluencer impact, recycling behavior, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) in supply chains. She also explores digital marketing innovations and ethical consumption patterns. Grants & Collaborations Professor D'Souza has secured significant funding through grants and consultancies, leading projects on sustainability and marketing. She advises international organizations and government agencies on curriculum design and sustainable practices. Awards - OLT National Citation (2012) for teaching excellence - UN VIC Finalist (2016) for sustainability research Teaching & Supervision She teaches across campuses and oversees HDR students, contributing to curriculum development in sustainability and marketing. Her courses cover entrepreneurship, retail management, and social/environmental marketing. Labs & Teams Associated with the Governance, Marketing and Sustainability Research Centre (University of the Basque Country), she leads interdisciplinary teams focusing on global sustainability challenges.

• Sustainability
• Environmental Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Rui Zhong is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Master of Applied Finance Program Coordinator at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Concordia University and is a CFA and FRM charterholder. His academic roles include serving as Principle Contacts for the University’s affiliated programs with CFA Institute and GARP. Dr. Zhong’s education includes a Ph.D. in Finance (2008–2013, Concordia University), Master in Financial Risk Management (2005–2006, Simon Fraser University), and Bachelor of Economics (2001–2005, Nankai University). He previously served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Central University of Finance and Economics and was a Scholar-in-Residence at Concordia University. His research focuses on sustainable finance, ESG integration, energy finance, credit derivatives, and financial risk management. Notable contributions include the 2024 Financial Times-recognized study on mandatory ESG disclosure and SEC policy influence, and the 2021 GRASFI Best Paper Award-winning work on sustainable finance. He has presented globally at institutions like the UNDP, Bank of Canada, and AFA Annual Meetings. Research funding includes grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Climateworks Foundation, and Canadian Derivative Institute. Awards include the UWA Business School Mid-Career Research Award (2024) and AFAANZ Best Paper Award (2019). Dr. Zhong leads collaborative projects on climate policy engagement, green finance impacts, and sustainable development goals. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing policy implications and global financial market dynamics.

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG
• Energy Finance
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Paul K. Chaney is a distinguished Professor of Accounting at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management, where he has taught for over 30 years. He serves as Area Head of Accounting and holds editorial roles at The International Journal of Accounting. His expertise spans mergers & acquisitions accounting, earnings management, auditor reputation, and audit pricing. Education: Ph.D., Accounting, Indiana University, 1983 M.B.A., Accounting, Indiana University, 1977 B.S., Accounting, Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, 1975 Research Interests: Dr. Chaney’s work examines auditor reputation’s market impact, earnings quality, and audit pricing strategies. A landmark study linked auditor reputation directly to firm market value, gaining prominence post-Andersen-Enron. Publications: His work appears in top journals like The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, and Journal of Public Economics. He co-authored the widely used textbook Advanced Accounting (8th ed.). Awards: Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (3×) Research Award Teaching & Leadership: Teaches advanced accounting courses in MBA, Executive MBA, and Master’s programs. Served on Faculty Senate committees and shaped accounting curricula at Owen.

• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Practices
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Associate Professor Sandra Nolte is based at Monash University’s Eastern Health Clinical School, leading the Person-Centred Research Directorate. She holds an adjunct position at Swinburne University of Technology. Her research focuses on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), psychometrics, and health-related quality of life, particularly in oncology. With over 20 years of experience across academia, non-profits, and industry, she collaborates internationally with institutions like ISOQOL and EORTC. She is President-Elect of ISOQOL, commencing in 2025. Educated at Charité - University Medicine Berlin (Habilitation in 2022), RMIT University (PhD in 2008), and the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (BA Honours in 2000), her work addresses PRO measurement standardization and cross-cultural adaptation. Current projects include the EORTC QLQ-C30 normative data initiatives and a study on side-effect burden in clinical trials. Research interests span validation theory, survey design, and health services research. She is actively mentoring students in PRO research and health-related quality of life studies. Notable contributions include developing the EORTC QLU-C10D utility measure and advancing PROMIS® methodologies. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing equitable healthcare measurement. Collaborations span Australia, Germany, and the UK, fostering global PRO research networks.

• Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
• Health-related Quality of Life Research
• Psychometrics
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Tirukumar Thiagarajah is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Monash University. His research focuses on qualitative methodologies in accounting, including the application of vignettes to explore ethical and performance reporting practices. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing service performance reporting and auditing challenges. He is a Chief Investigator in the 'Service Performance Reporting Research Project' funded by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), exploring how organizations report and assess service performance. His work emphasizes practical methodological insights for accounting research. Recent publications include a 2025 article in the Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal , which examines vignettes as a tool for qualitative accounting studies. This work has already received peer recognition with 1 citation. Thiagarajah’s research bridges theoretical frameworks and practical auditing challenges, contributing to debates on ethical accountability and organizational transparency.

• Accounting Methodologies
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Service Performance Analysis
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Michael D. Kimbrough is a Professor and Area Chair in Accounting and Information Assurance at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland. He joined in 2010 after eight years at Harvard Business School. His research focuses on corporate financial reporting, with emphases on voluntary disclosure practices and intangible investment accounting. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. in Accounting from Indiana University. Educations: B.A. Economics (Washington University), Ph.D. Accounting (Indiana University) His research explores cybersecurity implications in financial information systems, AI's impact on analyst performance, and the intersection of legal leadership with financial transparency. Key areas include the strategic costs and benefits of corporate transparency, consumer responses to earnings reports, and mitigating earnings overstatement risks through legal expertise in leadership roles. Recent work includes the AI-powered Analysts study (2023) showing how AI improves analyst forecasts, and collaborations on cybersecurity policy at UMD forums. He serves on the editorial board of The Accounting Review and received the LeRoy J. Herbert Fellowship. He secured $150K in 2023 for an AI Initiative in capital market research. Prior experience includes work as a CPA with Price Waterhouse, advising manufacturing and tech clients.

• Corporate Financial Reporting
• Voluntary Disclosure Practices
• Accounting for Intangible Investment
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Tommaso Calarco serves as Director of the Institute for Quantum Control (PGI-8) at Jülich Research Centre, leading cutting-edge research in quantum optimal control methodologies for next-generation quantum technologies. His work focuses on developing transformative computational frameworks applicable to natural sciences, logistics, and high-performance computing through advanced quantum device engineering. His research spans quantum optimal control for computation and many-body systems, emphasizing physical model development, model reduction techniques, and machine learning integration for scalable quantum hardware. Key focus areas include spin-qubit optimization, diamond quantum register engineering, and error suppression in gate operations, with significant contributions to ultracold atom systems and semiconductor-based quantum platforms. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated efforts on hardware-specific challenges across multiple quantum modalities: spin shuttling fidelity in semiconductor systems, gate optimization for nitrogen-vacancy centers, and photon-spin interface engineering. This work demonstrates a unifying thread of optimal control solutions tailored to platform-specific decoherence mechanisms and scalability constraints. As Director of PGI-8 within the Peter Grünberg Institut, Calarco oversees a dedicated research team advancing quantum control theory and applications, contributing substantially to European quantum technology roadmaps including the Quantum Flagship initiative and strategic European Commission reports.

• Quantum Optimal Control
• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Technologies
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