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Rajneesh NarulaView profile

Professor

• Innovation
• Foreign investment
• Industrial policy
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Professor Rajneesh Narula holds the position of John H. Dunning Chair of International Business Regulation at Henley Business School, University of Reading. He serves as Director of the Dunning Centre for International Business and maintains active engagement with multiple international organizations including the European Commission, UNIDO, UNCTAD, and the OECD. He also holds honorary appointments at UNU-MERIT, Norwegian School of Business, and Oxford University. Professor Narula's research focuses on the role of multinational firms in development, innovation and industrial policy, technological change in developing countries, R&D alliances, and outsourcing. His work bridges theoretical international business concepts with practical policy implications, particularly examining how multinational enterprises influence economic development in host countries. His research often employs interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economics, political science, and management perspectives. Analysis of Professor Narula's recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on global value chains, multinational enterprise strategies, and the intersection of industrial policy with international business. His work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges such as pandemic recovery, sustainability, and the evolving role of intellectual property rights in global innovation systems. The publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning systematic reviews, theoretical development, and empirical analyses of multinational enterprise behavior across different institutional contexts. Professor Narula's distinguished contributions to business research were recognized with an OBE in January 2018 for services to business research. His extensive publication record includes over 100 articles and book chapters in leading journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies, Research Policy, and Journal of Management Studies. Professor Narula actively mentors doctoral students including Mohammad Shakil Wahed (researching Global Value Chains and MNEs in Bangladesh), Sabreena Zaman (studying Organizational slack in EMNEs), and Jill Jurgensen (examining SMEs and Innovation). His research has been supported by numerous grants, particularly those focused on promoting sustainable growth in developing countries through foreign investment. He regularly provides expert consultation to international organizations on matters related to multinational enterprises and development policy. As Director of the Dunning Centre for International Business, Professor Narula leads a research community dedicated to advancing understanding of international business phenomena. The Centre serves as a hub for scholarly exchange, hosting events such as the Academy of International Business Webinar series and facilitating collaboration between academics and policymakers concerned with multinational enterprise activities and their developmental implications.

Sigurt VitolsView profile

Research Fellow

• Corporate Governance
• Sustainable Development
• Worker Participation
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Sigurt Vitols is a Senior Research Fellow at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung (WZB), currently working in the Project Group "Globalization, Work, and Production" since July 2017. His research focuses on corporate governance systems, sustainable development, worker participation mechanisms, and financial institutions' impact on corporate behavior. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1997) and an M.A. in Sociology from the same institution (1989). His academic journey began at WZB as a Doctoral Candidate in 1990, becoming a Research Fellow in 1997. Vitols' research interests center on comparative corporate governance systems, with particular focus on European models that incorporate worker representation. His work examines how different governance structures affect corporate sustainability, long-term investment strategies, and social outcomes. He has extensively studied German codetermination systems and their impacts on corporate behavior, including tax avoidance practices, investment horizons, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. His research spans political economy, labor relations, and institutional analysis of financial systems. His publication record shows consistent focus on worker participation in corporate governance, sustainable business models, and the relationship between financial institutions and corporate behavior. Recent work has expanded to examine European-wide worker representation mechanisms, corporate sustainability reporting, and the impact of worker representation on corporate tax practices. Vitols has led significant research projects including the development of the Mitbestimmungsindex (MB-ix), which measures the strength and impact of worker representation in corporate governance. He has also contributed to European research on corporate governance frameworks through projects examining the European Company Statute, cross-border mergers, and takeover directives. His work has been supported through collaborations with major European institutions including the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI), where he served as a Visiting Senior Researcher (2010-2011), and the Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, where he was a Wertheim Fellow in Residence (2009).

• Public Law
• Territorial Law
• Local Authorities Law
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Didier Guignard is a University Professor at the Institute of Space, Territorial, Cultural and Communication Law (IDETCOM) at University Toulouse Capitole. His academic career spans over three decades with a focus on French public law, particularly in the domains of territorial administration, decentralization, and local government. Professor Guignard's research interests center around public law with specializations in territorial governance, decentralization policies, and the relationship between local authorities and various sectors including sports. His work examines the evolving dynamics of French administrative law, particularly how territorial reforms impact local governance structures. He has extensively analyzed the interplay between central government and local entities, with particular attention to metropolitanization processes, regional organization, and the constitutional foundations of territorial administration. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on contemporary legal challenges facing French local authorities. Recent work has addressed the intersection of sports policy and decentralization, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on public space management, and ongoing territorial reforms. Professor Guignard demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing legislative changes through the lens of their practical implementation by local government bodies. Through his extensive editorial work and coordination of scientific projects, Professor Guignard has established himself as a significant contributor to French public law scholarship. His collaborative efforts with other scholars reflect an interdisciplinary approach that connects legal analysis with broader social and political contexts.

Iain MacgillView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable Energy Integration
• Electricity Market Design
• Distributed Energy Systems
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Associate Professor Iain MacGill at the University of New South Wales leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of renewable energy integration , electricity market design , and policy frameworks for low-carbon transitions. As a core member of the Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets , he develops computational models for coordinating distributed energy resources in restructured power systems. PhD in Electrical Engineering (UNSW) B.Eng. & M.Eng.Sci. (University of Melbourne) His work examines technical-economic-commercial challenges of renewable integration, with recent focus on: 24/7 zero-emission energy tracking frameworks Temporal matching in renewable procurement Open-source tools for green hydrogen value chains Residential solar-battery interaction dynamics Current research projects involve smart grid technologies , community microgrid economics , and climate-resilient energy systems . He collaborates with institutions like ARENA , CSIRO , and ARC on grants addressing grid stability, cost allocation, and policy innovation.

Chris FordeView profile

Professor

• Work
• Future of Work
• Migration
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Chris Forde is Professor of Employment Studies at the University of Leeds , affiliated with the Leeds University Business School and Department of People, Work and Employment . He co-directs the Centre for Employment Relations Innovation and Change and serves as Deputy Director of the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research Centre . His career spans multiple leadership roles, including former Head of the Work and Employment Relations Division. BA Economics and Management (First Class Honours), University of Leeds (1993) MA Economics, University of Leeds (1994) PhD, Leeds University Business School (1998) Forde's research investigates the evolution of work structures , focusing on temporary work , migrant labor dynamics , platform economy challenges , and labour market regulation . His work examines intersections between job quality , worker well-being , and business policy lobbying , employing mixed-method approaches across sectors like healthcare and aerospace. His recent publications and projects include analyses of NHS migrant workforce adaptations during Brexit and pandemic crises, union responses to post-Brexit labor shortages , and labour market reforms in Saudi Arabia. As Co-Director of the Digit Data Observatory , he leads digital work futures research. Co-investigator, ESRC Labour Mobility in Transition (LiMITS) project Co-investigator, EU Horizon 2020 Skills4Justice Project 20+ successfully supervised doctoral students Founding member, Leeds Migration Research Network

Luca RomagnoliView profile

Researcher

• Geography
• Geostatistics
• Oceanography
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Luca Romagnoli is a University Researcher at Sapienza University of Rome, currently serving in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture within the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. He has been in full-time academic service since May 27, 1994, with a distinguished career spanning geography research and teaching. His current teaching responsibilities include GIS Applications - GEOSTATICS for the Three-year degree course in Geographical sciences for the environment and health, and Methods for GEO-OCEANOGRAPHY research for the Master's Degree Course in Land Management and Enhancement. Romagnoli earned his PhD in Geography from Sapienza University of Rome in 1993 with a dissertation titled 'Geografia dell'area metropolitana di Roma: aspetti naturali e mobilità pendolare' (Geography of the Rome metropolitan area: natural aspects and commuter mobility). His academic journey includes significant international experience, including research at the University of Maputo (Mozambique) in 1991 and an Erasmus scholarship at Trinity College Dublin studying Irish-Italian migration patterns. Romagnoli's research spans multiple interconnected domains within geography. His primary focus areas include environmental geography (particularly oceanography and geostatistics), medical geography (with publications on health accessibility in Rome and malaria epidemiology), and geopolitical studies (especially water resources in the Mediterranean region). He has also made notable contributions to urban geography (focusing on the Rome metropolitan area), tourism geography, and renewable energy studies. His scholarly approach uniquely bridges physical and human geography, creating interdisciplinary connections between environmental systems and human activities. His recent publications demonstrate a growing emphasis on environmental and geopolitical issues related to oceans and water resources. The 2024 work on oceanographic research in Italian universities reflects his commitment to advancing ocean literacy within higher education. His 2022 publications on 'Blue Power' showcase expertise in Mediterranean water geopolitics, addressing conflicts from Israel-Palestine to the Nile Valley. Romagnoli maintains diverse scholarly interests, with publications ranging from tourism geography to recreational aviation studies, demonstrating remarkable versatility across geography's sub-disciplines. Romagnoli has significant experience in research collaboration, having worked with various public entities including the Ministry of Labor, Censis research institute, and the European Commission's TMR Summer School program. His international perspective was further developed during his tenure as a Member of the European Parliament (2004-2009), where he participated in 428 plenary interventions and submitted 853 parliamentary questions. His teaching methodology incorporates quantitative approaches to geographical analysis, with specializations in geostatistics and geo-oceanographic research methods.

• International Business
• Global Value Chains
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Dr. Michael Murphree is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School. His research focuses on foreign direct investment, technology development, and innovation systems in China and other emerging markets. He holds a PhD and MIA from Georgia Institute of Technology. Member of China Studies Centre Editorial Board Member: Journal of International Business Policy & Journal of International Management Research emphasizes global value chains, cross-border entrepreneurship, and institutional impacts on firm strategies. Notable work includes analyzing Taiwanese FDI in China and Newfoundland's offshore oil industry. His 2011 book on China's innovation dynamics won major awards. 2020 Industry Studies Association Emerging Scholar Award 2012 BISA Best Book Award Teaching includes courses on comparative innovation systems and globalization. Current projects explore young Taiwanese entrepreneurs and family business succession in Taiwan.

• Sociology of Work
• Digitalization in Manufacturing
• Organizational Innovation
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Matteo Rinaldini is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia's Department of Communication and Economics. He specializes in the sociology of work, digitalization in manufacturing, organizational innovation, and labor market dynamics. He teaches courses such as 'Sociology of Innovation' and 'Information Literacy' at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on Industry 4.0's impact on labor, including automation, digitalization trajectories, and union responses. He has led studies on automotive industries, logistics, and urban regeneration projects in Italy. Key projects include analyzing digital shadows vs. twins in manufacturing and monopoly power in logistics sectors. Rinaldini collaborates with institutions like the Reggio Emilia Municipality on urban and labor policies. His work integrates empirical field studies with policy analysis, emphasizing worker agency and organizational dynamics. Recent publications explore gender inequality in labor markets and the future of agile work post-pandemic. He holds a PhD in Sociology (implied from academic rank) and has supervised numerous interdisciplinary studies. His contributions bridge labor sociology with technological change, advocating for sustainable workplace practices through collective negotiation.

• sociology of agriculture and food
• organizational innovations supporting sustainable rural development
• agricultural restructuring and diversification
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Michael E. Gertler is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan, with affiliations as a Fellow in Community and Co-operative Development at the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and an Associate Member in the School of Environment and Sustainability . He contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaches courses in rural sociology, environmental sociology, and the sociology of agriculture and food. Education: Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Hon. Urban and Regional Planning), University of Waterloo MSc in Renewable Resources, McGill University PhD in Development Sociology, Cornell University His research focuses on social, organizational, and institutional innovations supporting sustainable development across Canada, the USA, Costa Rica, Mongolia, and the Caribbean. Key themes include organic farming, grazing co-ops, privatization of community pastures, Crown Lands, and labor/knowledge politics in co-operatives. He collaborates with organizations like the National Farmers Union and Public Pastures–Public Interest. Recent publications emphasize comparative analyses of agrarian sustainability and co-operative dynamics, with a focus on global rural development and gendered food systems. He is actively involved in institutional committees for Regional and Urban Planning and the University of Saskatchewan's Communities and Sustainability Signature Area . Organizational Leadership: Member, Regional and Urban Planning Committee Co-founder, Public Pastures–Public Interest Board Member, National Farmers Union

Tammy BarryView profile

Professor

• Child externalizing behaviors
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Tammy Barry is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University and serves as Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education. Her research focuses on biologically-based and contextual correlates of child externalizing behaviors, including ADHD, aggression, and autism-related disruptive behaviors. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Child Emphasis) - University of Alabama (2000) B.A. in Communication - University of Alabama B.S. in Psychology - University of Alabama at Birmingham Barry's work examines neuropsychological functioning, child temperament, parental psychopathology/stress, parenting practices, socioeconomic factors, and individual differences like narcissism and psychopathy. Her lab investigates the measurement and latent structure of externalizing behavior disorders through interdisciplinary research involving psychophysiological, behavioral, and social data. Recent publications highlight her expertise in autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and family dynamics. She has directed studies on mindfulness interventions, reward sensitivity, and reporting discrepancies in anxiety symptoms among children with ASD, presented at conferences like WPA, ISAR, and ABCT. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned Barry has mentored numerous graduate students and supervised the Child Externalizing Behaviors (CEB) Lab. The lab is not currently recruiting for Fall 2025 due to her sabbatical cycle. Her former students have transitioned to postdoctoral fellowships and clinical roles across the U.S.

Cecile GuillaumeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Gender Equality
• Sociology of Work and Organisations
• Employment Relations
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Dr. Cecile Guillaume is a Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies & Employment Relations at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the People and Organisations department within the Surrey Business School . She is an internationally recognized expert in comparative employment relations with a focus on gender equality, trade union strategies, and workplace discrimination. Her research employs a multi-methodological approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative case studies, ethnography, and historical analysis. Current projects include a 3-year ANR-funded study (2025–2028) on union representatives' health and well-being across France, Quebec, Belgium, and the UK. She has received grants from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and maintains strong international collaborations. Research Interests : Gender equality in employment relations Trade union responses to workplace discrimination Legal mobilisation and anti-discrimination law Neoliberal feminism and return-to-work programmes Comparative industrial relations (UK-France focus) Scientific Awards : Human Resource Management Journal Best Reviewer Award (2023) Advising : Co-supervises 3 PhD students across France and the UK. Grants : Leads ANR-funded SyndiCARE project and BA/Leverhulme research on UK Employee Volunteering programmes. Editorial Roles : Member of the Work, Employment and Society editorial board since 2008.

• Urban Geography
• Feminist Geography
• Climate Justice
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Prof. Dr. Sybille Bauriedl is Professor in the Department of Integrative Geography at the University of Flensburg, serving as Head of the Study Program for the Interdisciplinary Institute for Environmental, Social and Human Sciences and Deputy Institute Spokesperson. Her institutional roles position her at the intersection of critical geography, environmental justice, and social transformation. Her research spans: Urban political ecology with focus on metabolic urbanism and climate justice Feminist critiques of platform capitalism in care and urban services Decolonial methodologies in mapping and spatial memory practices Gendered dimensions of climate adaptation and urban governance Critical analyses of smart city discourse and platform urbanism Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on the platformization of urban life, particularly examining how digital platforms transform care work, urban metabolism, and spatial justice in European cities. Her work consistently integrates feminist and post-colonial perspectives into critiques of techno-capitalist urban restructuring, with growing attention to climate-resilient rural-urban cooperation models. While no formal advising relationships or scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her institutional leadership roles suggest significant administrative and educational contributions. Her departmental focus on Integrative Geography reflects her commitment to transdisciplinary approaches addressing environmental and social crises.

Stefania Lottanti von MandachView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Japanese Economic History
• Corporate Governance
• Labor Market Economics
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Stefania Lottanti von Mandach is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Business Administration . She has published extensively on Japanese economic history, corporate governance, labor market dynamics, and private equity impacts. Education: Studied Japanese Studies and Business Economics at the University of Zurich (1992–1999), with studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (1996). Professional Experience: Held roles at Golay Buchel Japan KK (1997), Swiss Asia Foundation (1998–1999), Abegglen Management Partners AG (2000–2004), Adveq Management AG (2006–2009), and joined the University of Zurich in 2005, becoming Senior Lecturer in 2011. Her research integrates Japanese economic history with contemporary issues like labor market trends , private equity acquisitions , and retail system transformations . Recent articles analyze telework productivity during the pandemic and stereotype persistence in economic models. Her publications since 2008 span topics including employment growth post-private equity acquisitions, Japanese distribution systems, and family firm succession practices. Collaborative works with Georg D. Blind and others appear in journals such as Social Science Japan Journal and Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination . She contributes to public economic discourse through Swissinfo.ch and Diamond publications, challenging narratives on Japan's 'lost decades' and analyzing startup culture and executive compensation trends.

Gerald F. DavisView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Organizational Behavior
• Sociology of Finance
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Gerald F. Davis is the Gilbert and Ruth Whitaker Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He is also affiliated with the Center for the Study of Complex Systems and holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (Business/Organizational Behavior, 1990). Previously, he taught at Northwestern and Columbia Universities and has held leadership roles such as Director of ICOS (2006-2018), Chair of the Organization and Management Theory Division, and Inaugural Associate Dean for Business+Impact (2017-2020). Academy of Management Fellow Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences Fellow (1997-98, 2020-21) International Corporate Governance Society Fellow His research explores the sociological and economic dimensions of corporate power, shareholder capitalism, and organizational alternatives to traditional corporate structures. Recent work examines supply chain transparency, platform capitalism, generative AI’s impact on scholarship, and strategies for escaping shareholder-dominated capitalism. His publications span six books and over 100 articles, with a focus on financialization, corporate governance, and institutional dynamics. Current projects investigate the historical roots of shareholder capitalism’s dominance and its potential alternatives. Served on 85 dissertation committees, chaired 24 Editor-in-Chief of Administrative Science Quarterly (2011-2016) Co-founder of Responsible Research in Business and Management (2015-2024) Co-founder of COSI (2010-present)

Azzeddine AzzamView profile

Professor

• Empirical Industrial Organization
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Beef Supply Chain Economics
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Azzeddine Azzam serves as the Roy Frederick Professor of Agricultural Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he conducts research at the intersection of industrial organization and agricultural policy. His career spans academic appointments at Harvard University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and University Mohammed VI Polytechnique, along with advisory roles at Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and chairmanship of the University of Dubai's Economics Department. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1985). Azzam's research centers on empirical industrial organization with emphasis on US beef supply chain dynamics, including oligopsony power, captive supplies, price transmission asymmetry, and pandemic-induced disruptions. His agricultural policy analysis examines biofuel impacts on grain-livestock markets, crop insurance effects on farm structure, and state-level initiatives like Nebraska's Livestock Friendly Country Program. International collaborations extend his work to Morocco, Sweden, and UAE, addressing food security and market structure issues across diverse agricultural contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: pandemic resilience in meat processing (6 articles), market power dynamics in agricultural supply chains (5 articles), and policy impacts of biofuels/crop insurance (4 articles). These works consistently apply industrial organization frameworks to contemporary food system challenges, with increasing focus on crisis response and structural vulnerabilities since 2020. His recognition includes: University of Nebraska 2008 Excellence in Graduate Education Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate Education Lifetime Research Fellow of the Economic Research Forum Member of Phi Beta Delta, the Honor Society of International Scholars Azzam's academic leadership encompasses founding the Center of Agricultural and Food Industrial Organization (CAFIO), establishing the Journal of Agricultural and Food Industrial Organization (JAFIO), and creating RURALS: Review of Undergraduate Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences. He has mentored graduate students recognized by university awards and served as associate editor for leading journals including American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness: An International Journal. Through CAFIO, he directs research on agri-food industrial organization, while JAFIO and RURALS platforms foster scholarly discourse and undergraduate research development in agricultural economics globally.