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Sinan ErensüView profile

Assistant Professor

• Political Ecology
• Environmental Sociology
• Environmental Justice
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Sinan Erensü is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and teaches courses including Environment and Society, Social Movements, Urban Sociology, and Power and Inequality. His research is supported by major grants such as TÜBİTAK 1001 and the H2020 ERC Starting Grant. Research Interests: His work centers on Political Ecology, Environmental Sociology, Urban Studies, and Climate Change , with a focus on energy and water infrastructures, urban informality, and social movements in Turkey. He critically examines neoliberal urbanization, environmental justice, and the socio-political dimensions of energy transitions. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2017–2024) reveal a consistent scholarly engagement with urban transformation, energy politics, and environmental justice in Turkey. Themes include financialization of real estate, unlicensed construction, hydropower development, and the socio-spatial impacts of climate and energy policies. His interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, political ecology, and urban studies. Scientific Awards: Advising and Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Dr. Erensü has contributed to significant research projects such as "Urban Revolution and the Political" (H2020 ERC), "Turkey Social Values Survey" (TÜBİTAK), and energy cooperative studies with the Istanbul Policy Center. These projects highlight collaborative research on urban and environmental governance. Labs and Research Teams: He collaborates with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) in Paris and the Istanbul Policy Center (Mercator-IPC). These affiliations support transnational research on climate, energy, and urban politics.

• Comparative Sociology of Elites
• Public Policy
• Health Policy
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William Genieys is a CNRS Research Director at the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of political science and sociology. His work centers on the sociology of elites, public policy formulation, and transformations of the welfare state, with a particular focus on health policy in the United States and France. He leads multiple research projects and is actively engaged in academic and public discourse. Current Position: CNRS Research Director, Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE), Sciences Po Email: william.genieys@sciencespo.fr ORCID: Available Research Interests William Genieys specializes in the comparative sociology of elites, particularly unelected governmental elites who shape long-term policy outcomes. His research explores how career trajectories and institutional roles of policy insiders influence major reforms such as the Affordable Care Act in the US and welfare restructuring in France. He investigates the dynamics between 'custodians of policy' and 'austerians' in health insurance reforms across Western democracies and examines the role of elites in democratic backsliding, populist movements, and climate change adaptation. His work combines elite theory with policy analysis to understand state reconfiguration in contemporary democracies. Recent Publications and Research Trends His recent publications reflect a strong focus on insider-driven governance, elite continuity, and welfare state transformation. Books like A Government of Insiders (2024) and Elite, Policies and State Reconfiguration (2023) demonstrate a consistent analytical thread: the enduring power of non-elected policy elites in shaping major reforms. His journal articles span comparative politics, health policy, and administrative sociology, often drawing cross-national lessons from France, the US, Germany, and the UK. Emerging projects explore democratic legitimacy among elites and climate adaptation behaviors among wine-producing elites in Southern Europe. Scientific Awards Excellence Prize in Political Science, Matéï Dogan Foundation (2013) IPPA Best Book Award for A Government of Insiders (2025) Advising, Grants, and Public Engagement While formal student advising is not explicitly detailed, Genieys leads collaborative research involving multiple scholars and institutions. He has secured competitive funding, including a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) grant for the 'Wine-Producers to the Challenge of Climate Change' project (2024–2026, €44,180). He co-leads an ANR-DGF Franco-German project (2018–2021) on health policy elites. He is an elected member of the IPPA College (since 2022) and contributes regularly to public debate through media outlets such as Le Monde, The Conversation, France Inter, and BFM TV, bridging academic research with policy and civic discourse. Laboratories and Research Teams Genieys is a core member of the Center for European Studies and Comparative Politics (CEE) at Sciences Po, a leading interdisciplinary research center in political science and sociology. He contributes to several thematic research axes within the CEE, including 'The Government of Health Policies,' 'Transformations of Capitalism,' and 'Tensions in Representative Democracy.' He participates in the General Seminar of the CEE (SGCEE) and thematic seminars on social-ecological transitions and state policies. His collaborative network includes scholars from Germany (Nils Bandelow), the US, and across France, particularly within the CNRS and Sciences Po’s research units.

Frank Obenpong KwabiView profile

Associate Professor

• International Finance
• Cost of Capital
• Insider Trading Laws
• +9 more

Frank Obenpong Kwabi is an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Castle Business School under the Faculty of Business and Law. He previously served as Deputy Director of the Finance and Banking Research Center (FiBRe) and Institute Head of Research Students. He joined DMU in 2016 as a VC2020 Lecturer, was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2018, and to Associate Professor in 2019. He also worked as a part-time Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde during his PhD studies. Education: PhD in Finance, University of Strathclyde MSc in Finance, Heriot-Watt University PG Cert, University of Strathclyde BA (Hons) First Class in Accounting and Finance, Edinburgh Napier University His research focuses on international finance, cost of capital, insider trading laws, investor protection, stock market development, high-frequency trading, and corporate social responsibility. His work appears in top journals such as International Review of Financial Analysis , British Journal of Management , and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting . His recent publications (2023–2025) explore CEO behavior, ESG, political uncertainty, and financial market efficiency, often with a cross-country or emerging market focus, demonstrating a strong trend toward governance, sustainability, and macro-financial linkages. Scientific Awards: BAL of the Ball Award: Excellence in Research & Innovation (2024) Faculty of Business and Law Postgraduate Research Supervisor of the Year (2020) Research OSCARS for Outstanding Contribution to Research Supervision (2020) Shortlisted: Contribution to Research (2020) Shortlisted: Research Mentor (2020) Supervised Best Thesis Award winner (2020) Frank Kwabi has supervised over 11 PhD students to completion and currently mentors nine PhD candidates. He has also supervised over 35 MSc dissertations. His administrative roles include being Institute Head of Research Students and Module Leader for Performance Measurement in Organisations and International Financial Markets and Institutions . He serves as Co-Editor for a special issue in Sustainability Journal and has reviewed for leading journals such as International Review of Financial Analysis and Emerging Markets Review . He is affiliated with professional bodies including the European Finance Association, Royal Economic Society, American Finance Association, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).

Fabio GiglioniView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Health Law
• Environmental Law
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Fabio Giglioni is a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he has been teaching since 2005. His academic work spans administrative law, health law, environmental law, city law, and shared administration. He holds a PhD in Administrative Law from the University of Milan (2000) and has held visiting positions at the University of Hull (UK), Oxford, and Santiago de Compostela. His research interests include: Administrative and constitutional law, particularly subsidiarity and transparency Urban governance, city law, and metropolitan organization Health law and the territorial structure of the National Health Service Shared administration, collaborative governance, and citizen participation Environmental law and post-disaster reconstruction Public contracts and regulatory frameworks His recent publications reflect a strong focus on urban legal theory, emergency administration, and institutional reform. He explores the evolution of city law, the legal frameworks for shared governance, and the impact of constitutional reforms on environmental and health policies. His work often bridges theory and practical policy, engaging with current legislative developments such as the PNRR and post-disaster reconstruction codes. Among his notable scientific recognitions are: Best Legal Book of the Year 2009 (Club dei Giuristi) FFABR Research Funding (2017) Murst Funding for Young Researchers (2002) Giglioni is actively involved in national policy, having served on the National Commission for Territorial Planning Reform since 2022. He leads the PRIN REPAIR project (2023–present) on rehabilitating peripheral areas and coordinates a work package in the RETURN project on civil protection powers. His institutional leadership and grant management underscore his role in shaping public administration research in Italy. He advises students and contributes to academic discourse through publications, editorial work, and institutional engagement. His office is located in room 2, second floor, building CU002, and he receives students on Tuesdays by appointment.

• Education Policy
• Educational Privatization
• Sociology of Education
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Miriam Prieto Egido is a Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, affiliated with the Department of Pedagogy within the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Her research focuses on education policy, privatization trends, and the sociological dimensions of educational systems. She has extensively analyzed the impact of non-state actors on education governance and the implications of educational transitions on youth. Her work spans theoretical frameworks in pedagogy, including liberal vs critical approaches, and explores emotional dimensions in education through the lens of philosophers like Rousseau and Peters. She has also investigated socio-spatial inequalities in post-compulsory education and the role of corporate influence in shaping educational policies, particularly in Spain. Prieto Egido has coordinated publications on quality in higher education and directed a doctoral thesis on economics education. Her contributions emphasize the interplay between education and broader societal structures, advocating for equity and critical analysis of institutional reforms.

Kamal MunirView profile

Professor

• Organizational Theory
• Management
• Social Inequality
• +5 more

Professor Kamal Munir is Pro-Vice-Chancellor for University Community and Engagement at the University of Cambridge and holds the Professor of Strategy and Policy title. He is also a Fellow of Homerton College and Academic Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy. His work has been cited in major global media outlets and he has received multiple teaching awards. Current Roles: Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor of Strategy and Policy Key Affiliations: Homerton College, Centre for Strategic Philanthropy Research Themes: Organizational theory, social inequality, institutional change, technological innovation, and heritage conservation Munir’s research focuses on how organizations and institutions perpetuate social inequality through intersectional structures, the unintended consequences of heritage conservation, and the dynamics of technological and social innovation. His work on institutional theory critiques its critical foundations and explores power dynamics in global production networks and privatization processes. The 15 most recent articles (2025–2019) span fields like organizational sociology , political economy , global health , and cultural studies . Notable subfields include systemic inequality , hybrid market categories , pandemic governance , technological evolution , and postcolonial heritage . Scientific Contributions : Winner of multiple teaching awards Published in leading journals on institutional theory, social inequality, and technological change Consulted for public and private sector organizations

Zeren LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Business-Government Relations
• Authoritarian Politics
• Bureaucracy
• +6 more

Zeren Li is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on business-government relations, authoritarian politics (especially China), bureaucracy, and good governance, with a methodological emphasis on Big Data analysis. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University, an MPhil from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a bachelor's degree from Fudan University. Education: PhD (Political Science), Duke University; MPhil (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology); BSc (Fudan University) His research explores topics like the Chinese revolving-door phenomenon, public-private partnerships, judicial centralization, and underground economic activity during China's Maoist era. He has developed two major databases: the Chinese Revolving-Door Officials Database and the Chinese Public-Private Partnership Database, supported by grants from NSF, Google Cloud, and the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation. His work has been published in top journals including the British Journal of Political Science, American Journal of Political Science, and The China Quarterly. He received the Kellogg/Notre Dame Award and Gordon White Prize for his research contributions. Teaching experience includes courses on comparative politics, political economy of China, and quantitative methods at NUS and Yale. His current research projects include a book manuscript on the political-business revolving door in China, analyzing its effects on corporate governance and public resource allocation.

Nuno Barros De OliveiraView profile

Associate Professor

• Interorganizational Relationships
• Power Dynamics
• Strategic Management
• +3 more

Nuno Barros De Oliveira is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at Tilburg University, Netherlands, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Organization Studies. His research focuses on interorganizational relationships, power dynamics, and organizational adaptation. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE) and has served as an External Examiner at LSE (2017). His work explores how organizations coordinate and adapt in collaborative relationships, particularly in contexts like strategic alliances and environmental policy frameworks (e.g., EU Emissions Trading System). He has published in top journals such as the Academy of Management Annals and Long Range Planning, and his research has received awards including the Harold E. Fearon Best Paper Award (2020) and SMS Best Paper Prize (2020). Prof. Oliveira is actively involved in academic communities, organizing conferences like the Value Creation, Capture & Sharing in Organizational Networks Conference (2023) and participating in the EGOS Colloquium. He coordinates Tilburg’s Organization Studies Research Program and contributes to research associations like EURAM and the Strategic Management Society. His projects include collaborative work on interfirm alliances in Aotearoa New Zealand (2024) and methodological innovations using relational event modeling. He teaches courses on organizational networks, empirical research, and strategic insights in business environments.

Vincent DuboisView profile

Professor

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Public Policy
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Vincent Dubois is a full Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Strasbourg's Institute for Political Studies (Sciences Po Strasbourg). He is affiliated with the SAGE research unit (UMR CNRS 7363) and has held prestigious fellowships including at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2012-2013) and the University of Strasbourg Institute for Advanced Study (USIAS) (2014-2016). His academic career includes membership in the Institut Universitaire de France (2007-2012 as junior member, later as senior member). Dubois conducts critical sociological research focusing on public policy with particular emphasis on the welfare state's bureaucratic mechanisms. His work examines how institutions surveil and control marginalized populations, especially the poor, through what he terms the 'rigorist spiral' in social assistance. He analyzes how public institutions restructure lower social classes and how these classes navigate institutional systems. His research employs ethnographic methods to study the daily practices of welfare offices and the social consequences of bureaucratic processing. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of state power, social inequality, and bureaucratic administration. Dubois' recent work examines the 'controlling the entitled' paradigm that has dominated welfare policy since the 1990s, documenting how surveillance technologies, bureaucratic divisions of labor, and moral frameworks combine to reshape relationships between the state and vulnerable populations. Bronze medal of the CNRS (2001) Senior member at the Institut universitaire de France Fellow at USIAS (2014-2016) Florence Gould member at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study (2012-2013) Junior member at Institut Universitaire de France (2007-2012) Dubois leads the LOCI research project examining the relationship between lower classes and public institutions through a 'people-centered' approach that prioritizes citizens' experiences over organizational perspectives. His work has received significant funding through fellowships at elite research institutions, enabling comparative studies across national contexts impacted by neoliberal reforms. He runs the master's program in political and social science at Sciences Po Strasbourg and has published extensively including eight books and over 70 scientific papers. As part of the SAGE research unit, Dubois contributes to a vibrant intellectual community focused on social inequalities and institutional dynamics. His current research network aims to compare how public institutions restructure lower classes across different national settings experiencing the 'neoliberal turn' in social policy.

Mikhail Aleksandrovich SolovyovView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Management
• Education System Development
• Organizational Development
• +2 more

Mikhail Aleksandrovich Solovyov serves as Vice-Rector for Educational Activities at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU), holding the academic rank of Associate Professor since 2000. His career spans over 25 years in university administration following his graduation from TPU in 1994, with progressive roles including Deputy Vice-Rector (2014-2020) and Head of the Educational and Methodological Department (2007-2014). His educational credentials include: 1994: Graduated from TPU's Faculty of Automation and Electrical Power Engineering (specializing in High Voltage Engineering and Electrophysics) 1997: PhD in High Voltage Engineering (specialty 05.14.12) under Prof. V.I. Kurtz 2001: Second degree in Economics and Management from TPU's Engineering and Economics Faculty Solovyov's research centers on transformative educational frameworks, with primary expertise in: Development and evaluation of organizational effectiveness programs Innovative professional education models Information technology integration in education management Competence-based educational approaches University accreditation systems His scholarly impact is reflected in 56 scientific and educational publications, including 4 textbooks, though specific articles aren't listed. International engagement includes research internships at Imperial College London (1999) and University of Ulsan (2001), plus advanced training at Newcastle Business School (2008). Award recognition highlights administrative excellence: TPU Jubilee Medal (100th anniversary, 2000) Tomsk Oblast Governor's Letter of Thanks (2002) Ministry of Education and Science Certificate of Honor (2006) Tomsk Subsoil Use Department Certificate of Honor (2008) Professional development encompasses 8 specialized programs in educational quality management, university innovation, and institutional governance between 2004-2008. His leadership in TPU's educational restructuring demonstrates sustained commitment to advancing Russian higher education infrastructure.

Zohra AhmedView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminal Law & Procedure
• Law & Social Movements
• Public International Law
• +8 more

Zohra Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, where she teaches Criminal Procedure and Law and Capitalism. She joined BU Law in 2023 after serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. Her scholarship critically examines the U.S. carceral state, militarism, and the intersections of law and political economy with social movements. Her research interests include: Criminal Law & Procedure Law & Social Movements Public International Law Law and Political Economy Neoliberalism and Legal Institutions Grassroots Activism and Criminal Justice Reform Her recent scholarship, published in top-tier law reviews such as Columbia Law Review , Yale Journal of International Law , and UCLA Law Review , explores how economic restructuring influences criminal enforcement and how global anti-militarism struggles inform local policing resistance. Her work often centers on marginalized communities, gender-based violence, and systemic inequality. She has also been involved in high-impact advocacy, including representing death row inmates and supporting the National Bail Fund Network. Her scientific contributions include: Co-founding Court Watch NYC to monitor judicial accountability Representing capital defendants in the U.S. and Tanzania Advocacy before the United Nations for human rights in the Occupied Syrian Golan Consulting with criminal defense teams and grassroots organizations She advises and supports social justice movements through her role with the Community Justice Exchange and regularly contributes to public discourse through media engagements in The Nation , New York Magazine , and podcasts like Clauses & Controversies . Her teaching emphasizes critical thinking, student empowerment, and reimagining law as a tool for social transformation.

Daniel FerreiraView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Organizational Economics
• +3 more

Daniel Ferreira is Professor of Finance at the Department of Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has been a faculty member since 2006 after transitioning from the Managerial Economics and Strategy Group. His research bridges corporate finance and organizational economics, addressing critical questions in governance, organizational design, and behavioral dynamics within firms. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago (2002). Previous academic appointments span Nova SBE (Lisbon), Stockholm School of Economics, and EPGE-FGV (Rio de Janeiro), establishing his international research profile. Ferreira's research program examines how organizational structures shape economic outcomes, with recent emphases on polarization in workplace values, decentralized governance mechanisms (including blockchain systems), AI's impact on corporate hierarchies, subtle discrimination dynamics, and bank governance failures. His work combines rigorous theoretical modeling with empirical analysis across diverse institutional contexts, revealing how non-pecuniary job attributes influence firm performance and how governance structures mediate power dynamics. Analysis of his recent publications shows increasing focus on contemporary challenges: the intersection of political polarization with corporate purpose (2025), governance of autonomous organizations (2025), and the mechanics of undetectable discrimination (2024). His work consistently connects micro-level organizational behavior to macro-level economic phenomena, particularly in finance and governance contexts. Scientific recognition includes: Research Fellow at CEPR (Centre for Economic Policy Research) Research Fellow at ECGI (European Corporate Governance Institute) As an advisor and collaborator, Ferreira maintains extensive co-authorship networks across institutions globally, though specific student names aren't documented in source materials. His research receives support from major academic institutions as evidenced by publication venues and fellowship appointments. Current work involves examining AI's organizational implications and blockchain governance failures, continuing his trajectory of addressing evolving corporate challenges. He remains active within LSE's Department of Finance after previously contributing to the Managerial Economics and Strategy Group, participating in initiatives like the Sustainable Finance Initiative while maintaining his core research program on organizational economics and finance.

Brendan O'LearyView profile

Professor

• Nationalism
• National and Ethnic Conflict-Regulation
• Democracy
• +10 more

Brendan O'Leary is the Lauder Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Chair of the Department since July 2024. He holds dual appointments as an Honorary Professor of Political Science at Queen's University Belfast and serves on the Governing Authority of University College Cork. O'Leary is an Irish, European Union, and US citizen with extensive academic and practical experience in political science. BA (Oxon), First Class in PPE PhD (LSE), Robert McKenzie Prize winner FRSA, MRIA (hon) O'Leary's research focuses on nationalism, ethnic conflict regulation, power-sharing systems, and constitutional design in deeply divided societies. His work spans theoretical contributions to consociational theory and practical applications in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Kurdistan, Somalia, and other conflict zones. He has developed expertise in territorial restructuring, electoral systems design, and multinational federalism. His publications reveal consistent focus on power-sharing mechanisms across diverse contexts. The articles demonstrate strong thematic continuity in analyzing consociational arrangements, with increasing attention to Irish unification scenarios, Brexit implications, and comparative federalism. His research combines theoretical innovation with practical policy relevance, particularly in designing constitutional arrangements for divided societies. Awards and honors include: Juan Linz prize of the International Political Science Association (2014) Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2016) James S. Donnelly Sr. best book prize (2020) Brian Farrell best book prize (2023) Ira H Abrams Memorial Prize for Distinguished Teaching (2025) O'Leary has supervised 36 PhD students across institutions including LSE and UPenn, with many now holding prominent academic and policy positions globally. His advisory work spans the UN, EU, Kurdistan Regional Government, and governments of the UK and Ireland. He has been instrumental in constitutional design processes including the Northern Ireland peace process, Iraqi Constitution, and Kurdish autonomy arrangements. He leads the Public Opinion Committee of ARINS (Analyzing and Researching Ireland North and South), a joint initiative of the Royal Irish Academy and University of Notre Dame, focusing on potential scenarios for Irish unification.

AYŞE ERKMENView profile

Associate Professor

• Ottoman History
• Modern Turkish History
• Atatürk's Principles
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Ayşe Erkmen is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University's Department of Atatürk's Principles and Revolution History . She holds a PhD in History from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2017) and has taught courses like 'Migration and Urbanization' and 'Atatürk's Principles' since 2006. Education: PhD in History (2017), MA in History (2005), BA in History (2003) Administrative Roles: Head of Department (2022-), Director of Research Application Center (2022-) Research Interests focus on Ottoman Empire history , modern Turkish Republic developments, public health history , women's societal roles , and political party promises in Turkish elections. Her work analyzes epidemics like scarlet fever in historical contexts and military coups' impact on foreign policy. Recent Publications (2025-2021) address topics like cheese-related ailments in the Ottoman Empire, women's identity during westernization, and Atatürk-era education reforms. She contributes to international conferences on women's studies and Turkish history. Advising : Supervised Mohammad Sadıq Sedıqi's MA thesis on Hazara migration (2025). Email: aerkmen@gantep.edu.tr

• Organization Theory
• New Institutional Theory
• Resource Dependence Theory
• +5 more

Şükrü Özen is a Professor of Business Administration at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, with a distinguished career spanning multiple institutions including Başkent University, Public Administration Institute for Turkey and the Middle East (TODAIE), and Erciyes University. His expertise bridges organizational theory, institutional dynamics, and environmental studies. Erciyes University (1984-1990): Research Assistant Institute of Public Administration (1990-1998): Research Assistant Gazi University (1995): PhD in Business Başkent University (1998-2010): Professor Institute of Public Administration (2010-2012): Professor Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (2012-present): Professor Özen's research focuses on organization theory , new institutional theory , and the cross-national diffusion of management practices , particularly in late-industrializing countries. His work examines national business systems , inter-organizational relationships , corporate social responsibility , and environmental conflicts between multinational corporations and local communities . Publications include articles in Organization Studies , Journal of Management Studies , and Organization & Environment , as well as book chapters with Routledge and Palgrave. Recent publications analyze gold mining conflicts (2022), recycling program design (2024), and legitimacy challenges in institutional adaptation (2023). These works reflect his interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies and organizational change .