Yuri Bobbert is a Professor of Information System Science at Antwerp Management School (AMS), part of the University of Antwerp. He holds dual PhDs from Radboud University and the University of Antwerp, focusing on IT performance measurement. His career includes roles as Global Group CSO of NN Group and UWV (Government), leading cybersecurity integrations during mergers like NN Group and Delta Lloyds. As CEO of B-ABLE (IT consultancy), he developed cybersecurity frameworks. Currently, he advises on NIS2 compliance and Zero Trust strategies. His research spans cybersecurity ROI, regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2), and leadership in digital security. Education PhD in Information Systems (Radboud University) PhD in Cybersecurity (University of Antwerp) Research Interests Cybersecurity governance and compliance ROSI (Return on Security Investment) CISO leadership and board communication Zero Trust architecture Risk quantification in digital ecosystems Publications & Books Authored books: Strategic Approaches to Digital Platform Security Assurance , Cybersecurity in 60 Minutes , and Digital Security Leadership Over 100 peer-reviewed publications on cybersecurity performance and governance Grants & Awards Recipient of NIS2 implementation research grants Contributor to EU cybersecurity policy discussions Labs & Teams Leads AMS cybersecurity education programs and collaborates with ON2IT on global cybersecurity strategies.
Azizjon ALIMOV is a Full Professor at IÉSEG School of Management (University of Lille, France), specializing in Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Law and Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Oregon (2007) and an MBA from Central Michigan University (2001). His HDR (Habilitation) in Management Sciences was awarded by the University of Lille in 2023. His research focuses on corporate governance, cross-border M&A dynamics, and the interplay between legal frameworks and financial decision-making. Key themes include intellectual property rights' impact on corporate debt costs, product market competition effects on corporate cash holdings, and government borrowing influences on acquisition strategies. His work frequently examines global contexts, with studies spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. Notable publications include analyses of IPO staging mechanisms (2024), managerial discipline through trade liberalization (2023), and the role of labor protection laws in loan contracting (2015). His recent work emphasizes reproducibility in management science methodology (2023) and cross-border regulatory challenges in M&A. No scientific awards are explicitly listed; however, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic contributions. He has advised students across institutions including City University of Hong Kong and the Sauder School of Business, though specific advisee names are not documented here. His professional experience includes roles at the University of Arizona (2008–2010), California State University (2007–2008), and as an HSBC Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (2016–2018). He currently leads the Finance Track at IÉSEG, contributing to programs like the Grande École Master’s in Finance and MSc Corporate Finance courses.
Ming Hu is a Professor and University of Toronto Distinguished Professor of Business Operations and Analytics at Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He serves as Area Coordinator for the Operations Management & Statistics Area and holds editorial leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of Naval Research Logistics and Associate Editor for multiple top journals. MS in Applied Mathematics, Brown University (2003) PhD in Operations Research, Columbia University (2009) His research focuses on sharing economy , social operations , and platform economics , examining how operational decisions can maximize societal benefit. Key areas include crowdfunding , two-sided markets , crowdsourcing , and group buying , with applications to DEI , sustainability , and AI-empowered operations . Recent work analyzes spatial operations in delivery systems, algorithmic fairness , and climate change adaptation in agricultural supply chains. His publications span top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , covering topics from blockchain traceability to quantum-inspired optimization . Scientific recognitions include: Wickham Skinner Early-Career Research Award (2016) Best Operations Management Paper in Management Science (2017) 2018 Poets & Quants Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors As an Amazon Scholar (2022–) and Chair of Chain Analytics Institute (2023–), he bridges academic research with industry applications in AI-driven logistics and sustainable operations.
Chendi Zhang is a Professor of Finance at the University of Exeter Business School. He serves as the founding Director of the Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre and Director/Treasurer of the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment. Previously, he was Associate Dean for Research & Impact (2021-2025) and Director of Research for Finance and Accounting (leading REF2021 submission). He holds affiliations with the Global Systems Institute and Environment and Sustainability Institute, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Climate Action and Responsible Consumption. Education PhD in Financial Economics from Tilburg University MRes in Finance from Tilburg University MSc in Economics from Tilburg University BSc in International Finance from Shanghai Jiao Tong University Research Focus Professor Zhang's research explores sustainable investing, corporate finance, and behavioral finance with emphasis on ESG integration, climate risk, and stakeholder governance. His work examines how environmental/social factors influence financial markets, corporate decision-making, and asset pricing through empirical and theoretical frameworks. Recent studies analyze biodiversity's financial impact, carbon pricing mechanisms, income inequality disclosures, and ESG resilience during crises (e.g., COVID-19, Ukraine conflict). His research identifies market inefficiencies related to climate sensitivity, gambling sentiment, and dividend policies while exploring corporate governance in state-owned enterprises. Funding and Recognition Research funded by UKRI Natural Environment Research Council, British Academy, BNY Mellon, Royal Bank of Canada, and World Bank. Work featured in The Economist , Wall Street Journal , and Forbes . Articles published in top journals including Management Science and Journal of Financial Economics , cited over 10,000 times. Professional Service Vice Chair of Research Committee for Chartered Association of Business Schools. External examiner for Imperial College London. Previous appointments at University of Cambridge, University of Warwick, University of Sheffield, and Tilburg University.
Pedro Neves is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), Universidade Nova de Lisboa. His academic background includes a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology/Organizational Behavior from ISCTE-IUL and post-doctoral research at the University of Delaware. He teaches courses in Organizational Behavior, Persuasion and Negotiation, and Entrepreneurship, and actively contributes to executive education programs. His research focuses on leadership processes , particularly the dark side of leadership , interpersonal relationships , organizational change management (especially resistance anticipation), occupational health (including stress perception), and entrepreneurial behavior . His work appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology , The Leadership Quarterly , and Human Resource Management . His recent publications show a consistent focus on leadership dynamics, organizational change, employee well-being, and ethical behavior, often using multi-level and cross-cultural frameworks. He has also edited key volumes such as the Handbook of Methods in Leadership Research and the Research Handbook on Destructive Leadership . He currently serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science and is on the Editorial Board of The Leadership Quarterly and other journals, reflecting his scholarly impact. Pedro Neves has collaborated with doctoral students and researchers globally and has contributed to both theoretical and applied aspects of organizational behavior. He has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the text, but his editorial roles and publication record indicate significant recognition in the field. He is involved in the Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center and contributes to open and customized executive education programs at Nova SBE.
Maureen Meadows is a Professor of Strategic Management at Coventry University's Research Centre for Business in Society. Her work focuses on strategic decision-making, big data applications, privacy in business models, and M&A dynamics. She previously held leadership roles at the Open University and Warwick Business School, where she contributed to strategic management education and research. Education: PhD in Open University (2016) MSc in Management Science from University of Warwick (1987) Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (Oxford University, 1986) Research Interests: Strategic management tools (e.g., scenario planning), customer data analytics, privacy implications of data sharing, and post-merger integration. She has co-led projects on surveillance society blurring and privacy in the digital economy, funded by Leverhulme and EPSRC. Key Projects: Leverhulme-funded 'Taking Liberties?' (surveillance society) EPSRC-funded 'Monetize Me?' (privacy and quantified self) Co-designing digital strategies for museums and education sectors Grants & Collaborations: Multiple internally-funded projects on board assurance frameworks, creative accounting, and hybrid business models in museums. Active in international conferences and professional bodies like BAM Council. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, her h-index of 24 and 1,891 citations reflect significant scholarly impact.
Prof. Dr. Mareike Kühne is a full-time Professor of Business Administration at the Department of Business and Management, Brandenburg University of Technology. With a unique interdisciplinary background spanning economics, business administration, philosophy, and neuroscience, she bridges affective dimensions with economic rationality to develop holistic decision-making frameworks. Doctorate in Economics, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (1992-1997) Fulbright Scholar, San Diego State University (1997-1998) Studies in Philosophy, Humboldt University (2007-2011) Doctoral and Master’s in Neuroscience, Berlin School of Mind and Brain (2011-2013) Her research integrates insights from psychology and neuroscience into capital market-oriented corporate reporting, corporate governance, and normative rationality frameworks. She critiques current economic models for neglecting the embodied nature of cognition, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of rationality that incorporates lived experience. Her 15 most recent works span sustainability reporting (2025), neuroeconomics (2021), M&A disputes (2017), and IFRS standard evolution (2005-2012). These publications highlight her focus on reconciling traditional accounting principles with interdisciplinary approaches to decision-making. Fulbright Scholar (1997-1998) Prof. Kühne has taught at Humboldt University, HHL Leipzig, and the Berlin School of Mind and Brain. She actively participates in professional organizations including the German Society for Philosophy, European Accounting Association, and European Financial Reporting Advisory Group. Her work emphasizes the practical impact of neuroscientific findings on economic policy and standard-setting.
Professor Eero Vaara, currently at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, is a globally recognized expert in organizational theory, strategic change, and institutional dynamics. With 39 publications in Financial Times top 50 journals between 2008-2022, his work explores historical perspectives, discursive processes, and paradoxes in organizational transformations. Affiliation: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Research Focus: Strategic change, institutional work, narrative theory, and historical embeddedness Eero’s research bridges macro-institutional and micro-practice approaches, emphasizing how unmaterialized decisions, discursive struggles, and temporal dynamics shape organizational trajectories. His work spans multinational corporations, public sector governance, and extreme contexts, with a growing interest in historical analysis and critical discourse studies. His recent publications highlight themes such as strategy-as-practice , national identity , and temporal intentionality . Articles like Near-histories and strategy emergence and Discursive legitimation demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining institutional theory, paradox theory, and narrative analysis. Scientific Awards: Academy of Management fellowship Ranked 11th most published management scholar in FT top 50 journals (2008-2022) Eero’s collaborative research style and resilience in the publication process have led to influential contributions in strategic management and organizational studies. His colleague Eric Zhao notes that his work “opens up new ways of thinking about organizations, strategy, and change,” reflecting Oxford Saïd’s commitment to research excellence.
Julio Parra-Martinez is a Permanent Professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES) since 2024. Originally from Spain, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Valencia, followed by a MASt in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 2015, and a PhD in Physics from UCLA in 2020. Prior to joining IHES, he was a Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at Caltech for three years and an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia for one year. His educational background includes: Undergraduate: University of Valencia, Spain MASt in Applied Mathematics: University of Cambridge (2015) PhD in Physics: University of California Los Angeles (2020) Parra-Martinez is a theoretical physicist specializing in quantum field theory, scattering amplitudes, gravitation, effective field theories, and string theory. His recent work focuses on importing techniques from particle physics to classical general relativity, with applications to gravitational-wave and black-hole physics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how scattering amplitude techniques, originally developed for particle colliders, can be applied to gravitational systems. His research bridges the gap between quantum field theory and classical gravity, particularly in the context of binary black hole systems and gravitational wave emission. His publication record shows a consistent focus on using scattering amplitude methods to tackle problems in gravitational physics. Over the past five years, he has published extensively on post-Minkowskian expansions, gravitational waveforms, soft theorems, and connections between quantum field theory and classical gravity. His work often involves collaborations with leading researchers in the field and demonstrates how techniques from particle physics can be adapted to gravitational systems, particularly in the context of extreme mass ratio binaries and gravitational wave physics. Among his notable scientific achievements are: Mayhew Prize (2015) Fulbright Fellowship (2015-2020) Sherman Fairchild Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship Parra-Martinez is actively involved in the theoretical physics community, with numerous upcoming seminars, talks, and lectures scheduled through 2026 at institutions worldwide including ICTP Trieste, Universidade de Sao Paulo, University of Southampton, and others. His research program continues to explore the connections between particle physics techniques and gravitational physics, with particular emphasis on gravitational wave astronomy and black hole physics.
Guy David is the Alan B. Miller Professor of Health Care Management at the Wharton School and Professor of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He chairs the Health Care Management Department and serves as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. Education: PhD in Business Economics, University of Chicago (2004) MA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1997) BA in Economics, Tel-Aviv University (1995) Research Interests: Applied microeconomics in healthcare markets Industrial organization and regulation of post-acute care Dynamics of mixed-ownership competition in healthcare Patient-centered medical care and welfare effects Emergency medical services economics Direct-to-consumer advertising and drug safety Division of labor in care continuum Publication Trends: His research focuses on antitrust implications in nonprofit hospitals, schedule volatility in healthcare workforce, performance pay incentives in Medicare, and pandemic-related healthcare disruptions. Recent work examines telemedicine adoption, preventive care disruptions, and provider-patient engagement length in home health care. Scientific Awards: National Bureau of Economic Research Dissertation Fellowship (2003-04) University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation Awards (2006, 2009) Leonard Davis Institute Pilot Project Awards (2007, 2009) NIH Grant (2008) Multiple Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2014, 2017, 2018) Leadership & Grants: He leads the Wharton-Anthem Research Initiative, co-edits the International Journal of Health Economics and Management , and was former director of the Health Care Management and Economics PhD program. His work has been funded by NIH, NBER, Leonard Davis Institute, and University of Pennsylvania.
Armando Rungi is a Professor of Economics at IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy. He teaches econometrics, international economics, and macroeconomics to PhD students. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a research fellow at the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy and has consulted for the European Commission, OECD, and UNCTAD on international trade and investment issues. His research focuses on international economics, industrial organization, applied econometrics, and statistical learning. Recent work emphasizes the organization of multinational enterprises, global value chains, labor markets, cyber-resilience of supply chains, and the integration of econometric and machine learning tools for policy evaluation and predictive analysis. His recent publications explore topics such as the impact of trade agreements, multinational enterprises' strategies, and the application of machine learning in predicting firm behaviors and evaluating economic policies. A common theme is the analysis of supply chain resilience, corporate ownership structures, and the effects of globalization on firms' competitiveness and productivity. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided information. No advisees or grant details are listed in the text. His professional activities include consulting roles and research collaborations. He is affiliated with the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy, which evaluates the impact of multinational companies and strategies to attract foreign investment in Italy.
J. Daniel Kim is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches MBA and PhD courses on entrepreneurship and innovation. His research focuses on high-growth entrepreneurship, venture scaling, strategic human capital, mergers and acquisitions, innovation, and labor markets. PhD - MIT Sloan School of Management BA - Dartmouth College His research explores: Startup hiring challenges and firm-driven search strategies Timing and risks of venture scaling Post-acquisition employee retention patterns Founder impact on organizational change Immigrant founder contributions to entrepreneurship Key article trends show: Focus on talent dynamics in high-growth firms Analysis of organizational antecedents in acquisitions Quantitative approaches using population-level data Interdisciplinary connections between entrepreneurship, strategy, and economics Debunking myths about founder demographics Linkage between labor market mechanisms and startup performance Scientific recognition includes: Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards at Wharton (2024-2020) Best Paper Prize from Strategic Management Society (2020) Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship (2017) MIT Sloan Doctoral Thesis Prize (2019) Prof. Kim serves as an economist with the United States Census Bureau and has published in top journals including Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and American Economic Review: Insights . His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , New York Times , and Financial Times .
Professor Anant Sundaram is affiliated with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College , where he holds the Professor rank. His research spans critical areas such as Business and Climate Change , ESG Investing , Corporate Governance , and Mergers & Acquisitions , reflecting a focus on global business challenges and sustainable practices. Research Trends : Sundaram's work emphasizes the intersection of finance, corporate strategy, and environmental responsibility. He has explored topics like shareholder value maximization , non-profit investment decisions , and international M&A dynamics , often collaborating with leading scholars like Andrew Inkpen and Kose John. Media Engagement : Sundaram frequently contributes to high-profile discussions on climate policy, corporate accountability, and financial valuation, as seen in outlets like the Wall Street Journal , Fast Company , and Marketplace . His insights on issues such as greenhushing and Paris Agreement implications highlight his role as a public intellectual. Teaching & Executive Education : He designed and taught courses like Business and Climate Change and Corporate Valuation at Tuck. From 2005-2008, he directed Tuck Executive Education, creating programs for global firms including Autodesk and Microsoft .
Daniel Leunbach is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, University of Oslo , specializing in Entrepreneurship . He teaches courses in strategy, innovation management, and entrepreneurship while integrating philosophy and psychology into his research to study decision-making under uncertainty. Ph.D. in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Oslo MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Oslo BSc in Molecular Biology, University of Bergen His research explores the intersection of entrepreneurship theory , philosophy , and psychology , focusing on how entrepreneurs navigate situations where outcome probabilities are impossible to quantify. Recent publications investigate topics such as entrepreneurial imagination through poetry , resource acquisition negotiations , and Wittgensteinian approaches to defining entrepreneurship . Leunbach collaborates with scholars like Truls Erikson and Glenn Roger Kristiansen , publishing in journals such as Academy of Management Review , Scandinavian Journal of Management , and Journal of Business Venturing Design . He is affiliated with the Entrepreneurship (ENT) research group and consults on entrepreneurial decision-making frameworks.
Marios Koutsias is a Senior Lecturer at Essex Law School, University of Essex, specializing in EU Commercial Law, Company Law, and Data Protection. He holds an LLB from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, an LLM in EU Law from the University of Essex, an MA in Politics and International Relations from King's College London, and a PhD in Law from the University of Essex. Prior to his academic career, he practiced as a lawyer on Greek Law and European Union Law in Thessaloniki and Brussels, and remains a member of the Thessaloniki Bar Association, Greece. His educational background includes: LLB from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece LLM in EU Law from University of Essex MA in Politics and International Relations from King's College, London PhD in Law from University of Essex Dr. Koutsias' research focuses on Company Law, Corporate Governance, Comparative Company Law, European Union Law with a special emphasis on the Internal Market, and Privacy and Data Protection. His work critically examines shareholder primacy versus stakeholder theory, the influence of national cultural identities on corporate governance frameworks, and the evolving landscape of data protection regulations in the digital economy. He has made significant contributions to understanding how Brexit might reshape European corporate governance paradigms and the tensions between commercial interests and privacy rights in global trade. His publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting theoretical legal concepts with practical commercial applications. The research trends show increasing focus on post-Brexit regulatory alignment, stakeholder governance models, and data protection challenges in international commerce. His most recent 2025 article argues that Brexit should not sever UK-EU privacy regulatory connections to protect both trade interests and human rights. Dr. Koutsias supervises PhD students in Law with expertise in corporate governance frameworks across different jurisdictions. His current supervisees include Tioluwani Comfort Tioluwani and Iman Abdulrahman M Alfaraj, while he has successfully guided seven PhD students to completion since 2016, including Christina Gkampitsaki (awarded January 2024) and Tioluwani Comfort Tioluwani (awarded December 2023). His teaching responsibilities encompass Company Law (LW225), Law of the European Union (LW302), Final Year Research Project (LW304), Introduction to the Law of the European Union (LW430), Industry Placement (LW811), and Data Protection Law in the Digital Age (LW656). He has secured research funding including the 2019 Mondaq KTP 2 grant from Innovate UK. Dr. Koutsias has co-authored three significant books: 'Company Law in the New Europe' and 'The Nature of Corporate Governance: The Significance of National Cultural Identity' (both Edward Elgar Publishers), and 'Company Law' by Palgrave with Professor Janet Dine, which is considered one of the leading textbooks in the field. He also serves as a Specialist Contributor to Gore Brown on EU Company Law publications, demonstrating his recognized expertise in this specialized area.
