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Mehwish MuftiView profile

Lecturer

• Organisational Behaviour
• Decision Making
• Agent-based Modelling
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Dr Mehwish Mufti is a Lecturer in Business and Management at Bournemouth University's Business School, Department of People and Organisations. She holds a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources (Bournemouth University, 2019) and an MSc in International Business Management (Bournemouth University, 2011). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary concepts from Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Behavioural Science, particularly exploring the influence of personality traits, docility, and organisational structures on decision-making and feedback-seeking behaviour. She employs agent-based modelling to simulate organisational dynamics and has presented at conferences such as the European Academy of Management (Paris, 2016) and the University of Huddersfield (2018). Her work contributes to UN SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Teaching includes courses like 'Organisational Behavior and Responsible Management' and 'Developing Management Competencies', emphasizing innovative methods like Lego Serious Play. She is Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Business Management programme. Research highlights include theoretical frameworks linking docility to feedback-seeking behavior, agent-based modelling of organisational plasticity, and literature reviews on docility. Current projects analyze how organisational characteristics shape docility through reduced information-seeking costs and flexible interaction ranges. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her work is supported by Bournemouth University's doctoral scholarship. She has supervised student research projects and maintains active social media presence for academic engagement.

• Psychology
• Narcissism
• Aggression
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Suzana Amad is a Lecturer at the School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Brighton. Her research focuses on psychological mechanisms underlying aggression, narcissism, and self-esteem, with applications in forensic psychology and clinical contexts. PhD in Psychology from Cardiff University (2015) MSc in Abnormal & Clinical Psychology from Swansea University (2009) Bachelor’s degree from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2007) Her work examines the interplay between self-esteem, narcissism, and aggressive behaviors, particularly in cross-cultural frameworks. A 2020 publication in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence highlights her findings on how distinct self-esteem dimensions predict aggression subtypes. Amad’s research fingerprint includes keyphrases such as self-aggression, psychopathology, and internalising behaviors, reflecting her focus on clinical and forensic psychological phenomena.

Bernadette CampbellView profile

Associate Professor

• Career Development
• Work-Life Balance
• Program Evaluation
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Bernadette Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on three core areas: careers and early career transitions, work-life interface dynamics, and program evaluation methodologies. She advises graduate students on thesis projects related to career anxiety, occupational engagement, and work-life balance. Her work explores how chance events and proactive strategies influence career success, and investigates the role of adult friendships as stress buffers in work-family conflicts. Program evaluation research emphasizes improving organizational practices through understanding social processes in evaluation contexts. Recent collaborations include studies on mid-career worker satisfaction and first-year university adjustment. Dr. Campbell's publications span career development, program evaluation theory, and work-life balance. She has presented at conferences such as the Canadian Psychological Association and the Work and Family Research Network. Her lab group actively engages in empirical studies addressing contemporary challenges in career transitions and organizational effectiveness. Her academic contributions include co-editing Social Psychology and Evaluation (2011) and advancing descriptive evaluation theory through analogue research approaches. Office located in A517 Loeb Building, Carleton University.

Mariya DavydenkoView profile

Research Professor

• Behavioral Science
• Financial Self-Regulation
• Self-Control Strategies
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Mariya Davydenko is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Quantitative Methodology) from Carleton University, alongside a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology. Her work bridges academic research with real-world application, particularly in behavioral science and financial self-control strategies. Dr. Davydenko’s research focuses on understanding how self-control strategies influence financial goals, leveraging quantitative methods to explore temporal landmarks, goal dynamics, and decision-making processes. She collaborates with the federal government as a behavioral science researcher, emphasizing practical insights from behavioral economics and consumer psychology. Her publications highlight trends in financial self-regulation, proactive vs. reactive strategies, and the interplay between time perception and goal achievement. While no specific awards are noted, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to behavioral science methodologies. She may co-supervise MA students, contributing to academic training in applied psychology.

Christopher H. ThomasView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
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Dr. Christopher H. Thomas is Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Management Department at Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business. He earned his PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management from the University of Georgia, an MPA from North Carolina State University, and a BA in Political Science from the same institution. Thomas researches leadership emergence, team dynamics, work-family balance, and organizational climate. His work employs field experiments, psychometric validation, and cross-cultural analysis to examine topics like stewardship climate, fluid team performance, and exercise interventions for work-life balance. Recent studies investigate moral conviction in academic dishonesty and contextual leadership in historical narratives. His publications have received multiple awards including the 2018 Outstanding Paper in the Journal of Managerial Psychology and Best Empirical Paper from the Academy of Management's Entrepreneurship Division (2011). Thomas teaches Organizational Behavior, Strategic Management, and Leadership at undergraduate and MBA levels. He has supervised doctoral dissertations on moral conviction and fluid teams, and serves on editorial boards for Group and Organization Management and Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.

David De CremerView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Science
• Organizational Behavior
• Management
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David De Cremer is the Dunton Family Dean of Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. Previously, he held professorial roles at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, Cambridge Judge Business School, and Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is a behavioral scientist focusing on the intersection of human behavior and AI technology in business and society. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to translate innovation into organizational practices. Education & Affiliations: Professor of Management and Organizations (NUS) KPMG-Endowed Professor in Management Studies (Cambridge) Honorary Fellow at St. Edmund's College (Cambridge) Visiting Roles: Stanford, London Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Yale Law School Research Interests: His work explores AI ethics, leadership in the digital age, organizational trust, and decision-making in tech-driven environments. He advocates for ethical AI integration and proactive leadership strategies. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences World's Top 30 Management Gurus Thinkers50 Thought Leader Recipient of Global Top Thought Leader Award Labs & Initiatives: Founded the Centre on AI Technology for Humankind (AiTH) at NUS and the Erasmus Center for Behavioral Business Ethics at Rotterdam School of Management.

• Organizational Behavior
• Work Psychology
• Entrepreneurship
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Christine Fong is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her work focuses on organizational behavior, work psychology, and entrepreneurship, with particular attention to job crafting dynamics, work-life balance, and academic careers. She holds a PhD and is actively involved in teaching courses like Work and Health Psychology for Premaster students and HR Analytics. Her research explores proactive employee behaviors, entrepreneurial well-being, and the implications of technological advancements such as generative AI in workplace practices. Recent studies include examining identities of early-career academics balancing parenthood and exploring data-driven decision-making in entrepreneurship. Publications span topics like supervisor reactions to job crafting, coworker cooperation dynamics, and future directions in job crafting research. Her 2025 paper on dual identities of parents in academia exemplifies her focus on qualitative insights into evolving professional roles. Despite not listing specific grants or awards, her output demonstrates consistent contributions to organizational studies since 2019. Teaching responsibilities include Work and Health Psychology for pre-master students and HR Analytics modules. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Charissa FreeseView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Inclusive Employment Relations
• Organizational Change
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Charissa Freese is a Full Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds an endowed chair in HRM and Social Security, funded by Instituut Gak. Her research focuses on inclusive employment relations, particularly for non-standard workers such as refugees, migrants, and people with disabilities. She has published over 100 articles and supervised 12 PhD candidates. Beyond Tilburg, she serves as a member of the executive board at Avans University of Applied Sciences and an extra-ordinary professor at North-West University, South Africa. Her expertise includes HRM practices for decent work, psychological contracts, organizational change, and the impact of digitization/robotics in workplaces. Collaborations involve external partners like companies and academic initiatives such as the Academic Collaborative Center Inclusive Labor Market. She teaches courses like 'Inclusive HRM' and contributes to executive education programs. Recent research highlights include disability inclusion strategies, job immobility dynamics, and migrant worker employability during crises.

Somayeh BahmanniaView profile

Lecturer

• Leadership Dynamics
• Organisational Behaviour
• Workplace Psychology
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Dr. Somayeh Bahmannia is a Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at the University of Canberra, College of Business, Government and Law. She earned her PhD in Leadership and Organisational Behaviour in 2018 from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Research Focus: Her work explores intersections between leadership dynamics, employee behavior, and workplace psychology, with cross-sector applications in tourism, AI-human interaction, and diversity management. Key themes include: Leadership styles (ethical, humble, paradoxical) Employee-customer interaction mechanisms Technology integration in service delivery Psychological responses to workplace challenges Diversity and inclusion frameworks Research Trends: Recent outputs highlight AI-human collaboration in retail, post-pandemic tourism strategies, and the emergence of quiet quitting phenomena. Her studies frequently combine quantitative methods with innovative technologies like eye-tracking systems. Awards & Service: She serves on the Ethical Review Board of the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies. Her work appears in A*-rated journals such as Journal of Management and Leadership Quarterly. Supervision: Dr. Bahmannia actively supervises HDR students in organisational behavior, leadership studies, and customer interaction dynamics. She collaborates with international scholars across Canada, USA, and China.

Robert DeYoungView profile

Professor

• Banking
• Bank Regulation
• Macroeconomics
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Robert DeYoung is the Capitol Federal Distinguished Professor in Financial Markets and Institutions and Koch Foundation Distinguished Professor in Business Economics at the University of Kansas School of Business. He holds the Harold Otto Chair in Economics. His academic journey includes roles as Co-Editor of the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking since 2009, and prior positions at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Education: B.A. in Economics from Rutgers University (1983), Ph.D. in Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989). Research focuses on banking, bank regulation, macroeconomics, and business economics. He explores topics like executive compensation impacts on bank policies, liquidity management, and systemic risk. His work bridges academic and policy spheres, with frequent engagements at central banks and regulatory bodies. Publications emphasize banking sector dynamics, including post-financial crisis lending behaviors, executive pay effects, and regulatory frameworks. Key awards include the French Finance Association’s Distinguished Scholar title (2015) for contributions to finance and banking. Service roles include editorial leadership and policy advising. His career reflects a deep engagement with both academic research and real-world financial institution challenges, particularly in banking structure and regulation.

Cameron Duncan NicolView profile

Associate Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• CEO Leadership Studies
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Duncan Nicol serves as an Associate Professor of Marketing and Assurance of Learning Coordinator at Union University's McAfee School of Business. With a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi and multiple degrees from Union University, Dr. Nicol brings both academic expertise and practical industry experience to his role, having previously worked in sales for Verizon Wireless and as an educator at a Title I high school in Memphis. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Business from the University of Mississippi, an M.A.Ed. from Union University, an M.B.A. from Union University, and a B.S.B.A. from Union University. This strong educational foundation has prepared him for his dual role as an academic researcher and marketing consultant. Dr. Nicol's research focuses on CEO leadership characteristics and their impact on organizational outcomes, with particular emphasis on CEO gender, narcissism, regulatory focus, and compensation structures. His work explores how these executive traits influence corporate social responsibility initiatives, innovation strategies, and new product development. He examines the intersection of leadership psychology and strategic business outcomes, contributing valuable insights to both academic literature and practical business applications. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity, with recent work appearing in top marketing journals including the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, European Journal of Marketing, and Journal of Business Research. His research shows a clear trajectory examining how CEO characteristics shape organizational behavior across multiple dimensions including CSR, innovation, and strategic decision-making. Research Excellence Award, McAfee School of Business (2024) Best Overall Conference Paper, Atlantic Marketing Association (2023) Best Paper in Marketing Strategy Track, Atlantic Marketing Association (2023) Newell Innovative Teaching Award Honorable Mention (2019) Teaching Excellence Award, McAfee School of Business (2018) Research Excellence Award, McAfee School of Business (2017) Best Paper Award, 2016 Society for Marketing Advances Conference Beyond his academic work, Dr. Nicol runs his own marketing consulting and creative firm, demonstrating the practical application of his research. He also contributes to community engagement through coaching soccer at Arlington High School. His background in developing curriculum for marketing departments and dual-enrollment programs shows his commitment to educational outreach and the development of future business professionals.

Alyssa McGonagleView profile

Associate Professor

• Worker Health and Safety
• Workplace Well-being
• Disability Discrimination Prevention
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Alyssa McGonagle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Organizational Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research focuses on worker health, safety, and well-being, particularly addressing disability discrimination prevention, work ability perceptions, and interventions for employees with chronic health conditions. She explores proactive organizational strategies to support workers with chronic illnesses and investigates workplace factors influencing employee well-being. Key research areas include chronic health conditions in the workplace, workplace civility, leadership roles in fostering respectful environments, and the impact of job design on worker strain. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods, including diary studies and intervention design. McGonagle has contributed to validated measures such as the Job Leeway Scale and the Anticipated Work Discrimination Scale. Her articles highlight trends in workplace well-being, chronic illness management, and organizational interventions. Current projects emphasize designing evidence-based programs to promote work ability and reduce health-related workplace barriers. She has advised on studies involving healthcare workers, blue-collar employees, and college students, focusing on stressors, support systems, and intervention efficacy. Her work bridges organizational behavior, health psychology, and public policy to advance inclusive workplace practices.

• Innovation policy management
• Public sector innovation
• Energy technology systems
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Piret Tõnurist is a Research Fellow at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Business and Governance, specializing in innovation policy and public sector governance. She holds a PhD in Public Administration (2016) and has held roles at the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) since 2016, currently as Project Manager and Senior Analyst. Her research focuses on innovation systems, energy technology policies, and behavioral public administration. Educated at Tallinn University of Technology and KU Leuven, she has expertise in small states' governance, public sector innovation, and co-creation mechanisms. Awards include the 2017 Mzia Mikeladze PhD Thesis Award for contributions to public administration research. Her publications span over 40 articles, focusing on topics like collaborative innovation, anticipatory governance, and smart city frameworks. She advises on projects such as 'Learning from Innovation in Public Sector Environments' and has led teams in EU-funded initiatives. Active in academic administration, she serves on editorial boards and thesis committees while co-chairing EGPA's Behavioral Public Administration group. Her work bridges theoretical innovation frameworks with practical policy design, emphasizing proactive governance and technological capacity in public institutions.

Blaire DubeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Visual Attention
• Visual Working Memory
• Cognitive Distraction
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Blaire Dube is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Memorial University, investigating visual cognition mechanisms that prioritize environmental information. Her research examines interactions between visual attention, working memory, and perception, particularly how cognitive filters manage distractions like salient visual stimuli. Current projects develop models of attentional weighting systems and distraction impacts on memory encoding. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation using fMRI and behavioral paradigms to study neural correlates of attentional control. Research consistently explores boundary conditions of cognitive flexibility in visual processing under distraction.

Brad PostleView profile

Professor

• Working Memory
• Attention
• Consciousness
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Brad Postle is Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at University of Wisconsin–Madison, directing research on neural mechanisms of cognition through multimodal imaging. Research focuses on: Neural bases of working memory and attention Consciousness across sleep/wake states EEG/TMS/fMRI integration Multivariate pattern analysis As Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, he promotes methodological innovation. His lab explores how priority states transform neural representations during cognitive tasks.