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Hannes ZacherView profile

Professor

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Occupational Health and Well-being
• Proactive Employee Behavior
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Hannes Zacher is a Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Leipzig University's Wilhelm Wundt Institute of Psychology. He previously held academic positions at Queensland University of Technology (Australia) and the University of Groningen (Netherlands). His research focuses on occupational health, proactive employee behavior, aging in the workplace, and sustainable organizational practices. He has been awarded grants from institutions like the German Science Foundation (DFG) and the Volkswagen Foundation. Zacher earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Justus-Liebig-University Gießen in 2009, following a Diploma (equivalent to B.Sc./M.Sc.) in Psychology from the Technical University of Braunschweig (2000–2006). His research interests include occupational health and well-being, proactive and adaptive employee behavior, aging at work and career development, and environmentally sustainable behavior in organizations. He employs methodologies such as longitudinal surveys, experience sampling, and experiments. Key themes in his work address the interplay between work environments and employee well-being, with a focus on fostering sustainable practices and mitigating age-related challenges in the workplace. Zacher leads projects such as the Centre for Digital Work and studies like 'The Role of Work in the Development of Civilization Diseases.' His publications span topics from green workplace behavior to leadership dynamics during crises. He has no listed scientific awards but has secured significant grant funding for his research. Advising and grant details reflect his commitment to impactful research, though specific student names are not provided. His lab and team efforts emphasize translating psychological insights into organizational practices for sustainability and employee well-being.

Mona MensmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Psychology of Entrepreneurship
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Prof. Dr. Mona Mensmann is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cologne , School of Business and Social Sciences. Her research bridges entrepreneurship with psychology, focusing on entrepreneurial mindset, proactive behavior, and training curricula. Current: Associate Professor (W2), University of Cologne (2021–) Previous: Associate/Assistant Professor at Warwick Business School (2018–2021) Education: PhD in Psychology, Leuphana University (2013–2017); MSc in Psychology, University of Heidelberg (2011–2013) Mensmann’s research explores the psychological foundations of entrepreneurship, including the impact of cognitive traits (e.g., ADHD, need for cognition) on entrepreneurial intentions and outcomes. She emphasizes personal initiative training as a tool for poverty reduction and sustainable business development, particularly in West Africa and developing economies. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and Science , focusing on topics such as sleep quality’s influence on founders, training program effectiveness, and lifespan entrepreneurship. She has also contributed to academic book chapters and conference proceedings.

Mona MensmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Design & Behavior
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Entrepreneurship in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
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Mona Mensmann is an Associate Professor of Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo-Fakultät), Department of Corporate Development. She has been a Cluster member of ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy since 2021, which is Germany's first Cluster of Excellence in economics, jointly funded by the University of Bonn and the University of Cologne. Her educational background includes a PhD from Leuphana University of Lüneburg (2013-2017), a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Heidelberg (2011-2013), and a Bachelor of Science in Business Psychology from the University of Lüneburg (2007-2011). Professor Mensmann's research focuses on the psychology of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial mindset, and entrepreneurship training. Her work primarily uses RCT-based methodologies to investigate how people can be helped to think and act in more entrepreneurial ways. Her main research topics include entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurship in low- and middle-income countries, and gender and entrepreneurship. Her research often examines how personal initiative training impacts entrepreneurial success, particularly in developing contexts. Her publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining psychology, economics, and entrepreneurship. Many studies employ randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of entrepreneurial training interventions, particularly in developing countries. Her work spans cognitive psychology aspects (examining how need for cognition affects entrepreneurial persistence), educational interventions (studying remote learning during the pandemic), and development economics (analyzing entrepreneurship training in West Africa). Professor Mensmann has contributed to high-impact journals including Science, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. Her work has received media attention from major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Wirtschaftswoche. Before joining the University of Cologne in July 2021, she served as an Associate Professor at Warwick Business School in the UK (2020-2021) and as an Assistant Professor there (2018-2020). She previously worked as a Research Associate at Leuphana University of Lüneburg and as a Consultant for Innovations for Poverty Action. As a member of the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence, she contributes to research at the intersection of business, politics, and society, focusing on how markets function within broader societal contexts and how policy interventions can address challenges like economic inequality and political polarization.

Sarah DepenbuschView profile

Researcher

• Digital Transformation
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Job Crafting
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Sarah Depenbusch is a researcher at the Work and Organizational Psychology department, Paderborn University, focusing on the intersection of digital transformation and human behavior. Her work emphasizes virtual reality (VR) applications in workplace learning, technostress mitigation, and employee retention strategies. Email: sarah.depenbusch@uni-paderborn.de Office: Warburger Str. 100, Room H4.316, Paderborn Current Role: Research Associate and Chair Assistant Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight VR-based training tools for SMEs, proactive job crafting strategies, and the psychological impacts of digital transformation on organizational dynamics. Teaching: She contributes to bachelor and master courses in organizational psychology, including lectures on digital workplace challenges and practical psychology modules.

Christian BarrotView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
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Prof. Dr. Christian Barrot is a Professor of Marketing and Innovation at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg. As Dean of Programs (2016–2024), he shaped KLU's award-winning curriculum. His academic journey began at Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel and BI Norwegian School of Management, followed by research at Penn State and Columbia Business School. He was promoted from Assistant to Professor at KLU (2011–2017) and served as Acting President (2022–2023). Diplom-Kaufmann (MSc. Business Administration), Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2001) Dr. sc. pol., Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2008) Dr. habil., Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2014) His research focuses on innovation management, digital transformation, and customer relationship strategies , emphasizing social networks, referral programs, and quantitative analysis. Recent studies explore Needmining for customer needs extraction , D2C vs multi-brand distribution dynamics, and ethical leadership impacts on purchasing. His work bridges theoretical models (e.g., Bass diffusion extensions) with industry applications (telecom, medical devices). Prof. Barrot's accolades include the 2018 Sheth/Journal of Marketing Award (long-term contribution) and AMA-Sheth Fellowship (2005). He led the DFG-FOR 1452 research group on digital social media marketing, securing €4.0M in funding. His methodological expertise spans agent-based modeling and social network analysis, applied in viral marketing campaigns and product-sampling strategies.

Jan BeckerView profile

Professor

• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic Marketing
• Service Management
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Jan Becker is a Professor of Marketing and Service Management at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg, Germany. He holds a Dr. habil. and Dr. sc. pol. in Marketing from Christian-Albrechts-University at Kiel. With over 15 years of industry and consulting experience in digital transformation, his work bridges academic research and practical applications in customer management. Academic Affiliation: Kühne Logistics University (2011–present) Research Focus: Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Marketing, Service Management, Electronic Commerce Teaching: Offers courses in Consumer Behavior, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Nonprofit Management across bachelor, master, and doctoral programs His research explores critical areas such as: Geographic proximity effects on social influence Proactive postsales service efficiency Reward-scrounging in referral programs Outcome heterogeneity in entertainment marketing CRM implementation challenges in corporate settings Network effects in peer-to-peer systems Notable scientific awards include the 2018 Sheth/Journal of Marketing Award and the 2015 IJRM Best Paper Award. He is a regular visiting scholar at UCLA’s Anderson Graduate School of Management. Jan Becker’s industry collaborations focus on advanced analytical methods for decision-making in customer management, including churn prevention, referral program optimization, and targeting strategies. His empirical studies span telecommunications, online communities, and digital media sectors, emphasizing both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.

• Proactive behavior and job crafting
• Work design
• Work-related interventions
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Dr. Elisa Lopper is a Researcher in the Department of Occupational Health Psychology at the Faculty of Life Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin. She completed her PhD in Psychology (Dr. rer. nat.) at Humboldt University from 2018-2023, following a Master of Science in Psychology (2014-2016) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2011-2014), all from Humboldt University. Her academic journey includes: PhD in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2018-2023) Master of Science in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2014-2016) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Humboldt University of Berlin (2011-2014) Dr. Lopper's research focuses on: Proactive behavior and job crafting Work design Work-related interventions Stressors-resources-well-being relationships at work Human resource development Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on how employees can proactively shape their work environments to enhance both well-being and performance. She has developed measurement tools like the Approach-Avoidance Job Crafting Scale and the MotOr scale for teacher motivational orientations. Her methodological approach often employs longitudinal and within-person designs to capture dynamic workplace processes, with a particular interest in reciprocal relationships between job crafting, work engagement, and performance. Dr. Lopper has received research funding from notable sources including the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Berlin University Alliance. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer for prestigious journals such as Applied Psychology: An International Review, Journal of Personnel Psychology, and European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. She is an active member of professional organizations including: European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) German Society of Psychology (DGPs) Center for Empirical Evaluation Research Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions, with significant contributions to projects examining teachers' resources, work engagement, and instructional quality, as well as interventions targeting employee well-being through physical activity and job crafting.

• Job Crafting
• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
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Danina Mainka serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of Business Administration within the Faculty of Business and Economics at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. Working under the supervision of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Süß, she contributes to the Chair of Business Administration with a specialization in Work, Human Resources and Organization. Her primary research interests center on job crafting phenomena, examining how employees proactively reshape their work roles and responsibilities. She investigates these processes through both experimental and qualitative methodologies, with particular attention to contextual factors including part-time employment arrangements and craft industry settings. Her work explores the cognitive and behavioral responses to job crafting from multiple perspectives including managers, coworkers, and employees themselves. Analysis of her recent conference presentations reveals a clear research trajectory showing increasing focus on digital transformation in traditional industries, particularly skilled trades. While her early work concentrated on fundamental job crafting mechanisms, her more recent research examines how these processes interact with broader organizational changes driven by digitalization. Her methodological approach consistently combines rigorous experimental design with practical organizational applications. Danina Mainka actively collaborates with researchers including Stefan Süß, Annika Pestotnik, and Sarah Altmann, frequently presenting at major academic conferences such as the Academy of Management Meeting and the Working Group for Empirical Personnel and Organizational Research (AKempor). Her research contributes to bridging theoretical organizational behavior concepts with practical human resource management applications, particularly in non-traditional work contexts.

Maike AndresenView profile

Professor

• International Human Resource Management
• Global Employee Mobility
• Strategic HRM
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Prof. Dr. Maike Andresen holds the Chair of Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Bamberg since 2009. She leads the European Human Resource Management Programme and serves as Vice-president for Research at the university. Her research focuses on international employee mobility, strategic HRM, work hour flexibilization, and cross-cultural organizational behavior. Habilitation (2008) - Helmut-Schmidt-University PhD (2003) - University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg summa cum laude Master in European HRM (1999) - Consortium of 6 European universities Key research contributions include: Global mobility of employees Self-initiated expatriation dynamics Work-time flexibilization effects Overemployment measurement International remote work analysis Diversity in workforce personality Recent article trends show emphasis on expatriate retention, cultural intelligence development, and the paradoxes of international work experiences. Her 2020-2023 publications explore digital nomadism (e-Wanderlust project), dual career couples, and global career capital transfer mechanisms. Scientific recognition includes: 2024 Journal of Global Mobility Best Paper Award 2023 VHB Best Paper Award 2020-2023 GLOBE 2020 Excellence Certificates Multiple AOM and EURAM award nominations 2005 Ludwig-Schunk Preis for summa cum laude dissertation She supervises six Horizon 2020 researchers and serves on numerous academic committees. The chair's ORCiD profile provides full publication records.

Jiping LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Workplace Proactivity
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Jiping Li is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management since 2018. She holds a PhD and M.Phil. in Organizational Behavior from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a B.B.A. in Human Resource Management from Renmin University of China . PhD in Organizational Behavior, HKUST M.Phil. in Organizational Behavior, HKUST B.B.A. in Human Resource Management, Renmin University Her research examines how individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds navigate organizational challenges, focusing on structural barriers, workplace proactivity, and inclusive environments. She also investigates the social dynamics of initiating workplace change. The trends in her publications span diversity and inclusion , team emotion dynamics , leadership responses to dissimilarity , and pandemic-related workplace adaptations . The work emphasizes contextual factors like geographical diversity , social class , and emotional regulation in team settings. At Frankfurt School, she teaches Principles of Management , Applied Research Methods , and Scientific Writing , integrating theoretical and practical insights for organizational analysis.

ZHANG XiaomengView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Creativity and Innovation
• C-suite Motivation
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ZHANG Xiaomeng serves as Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), holding multiple administrative leadership positions including Associate Dean for EMBA Program, Associate Dean for Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity, Executive Academic Director for Executive Education, and Director of the Research Center for Leadership, Behavioral Science & Inclusivity. Prior to joining CKGSB, she was a tenured Associate Professor at the Kogod School of Business at American University in Washington DC. Her educational background includes a PhD from the R.H. Smith School of Business at University of Maryland, College Park, where she received the Frank T. Paine Award for outstanding academic achievement, and a BA with emphasis in Economics and Business Administration from Sun Yat-sen University, China. Professor Zhang's research focuses on leadership, creativity, and motivation, with particular interest in how these areas interconnect in organizational contexts. Her work examines corporate governance, C-suite motivation, empowerment dynamics, and interactional relationships that influence workplace effectiveness. She has developed frameworks for understanding introvert creativity, gender-neutral leadership (H.E.R. leadership), and team behavioral integration in R&D environments. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on leadership-creativity relationships, with recent work exploring gender dynamics in executive leadership, workplace ostracism effects on creativity, and the interplay between task complexity and relational practices in Chinese business contexts. Her research often bridges Western organizational theories with Eastern business practices. Highly Cited Chinese Researchers of 2020 by Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researchers of 2019 by Elsevier Best Proceeding Paper Award, Academy of Management (2015) Kogod Business School Faculty Award for Outstanding Research (multiple years) National Science Foundation Grant recipient Professor Zhang teaches across multiple programs including Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, Management of Organization and Human Capital, and International Business Practices in China. She has received numerous teaching awards including the Krowe Teaching Award Finalist recognition. Her media engagement includes significant coverage in BBC, Sina Finance, and Business Insider, particularly regarding leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. She leads the Research Center for Leadership, Behavioral Science & Inclusivity at CKGSB, which has produced influential research on psychological resilience during work resumption after lockdowns.

• Cognitive Aging
• Driving Behavior
• Human Factors
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Dr. Melanie Karthaus serves as a Researcher in the Experimental Ergonomics department at the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors (IfADo) in Dortmund, Germany. She operates within the Ergonomics research division under Department Head Prof. Dr. Edmund Wascher, focusing on age-related cognitive changes in complex tasks like driving. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and human factors engineering to address challenges in an aging workforce and driving population. Her research centers on cognitive aging processes, particularly examining how executive functions change with age and impact real-world activities. Key areas include: Age-related differences in driving behavior and safety Neurophysiological correlates of cognitive load using EEG Compensatory strategies for aging drivers Monotony and fatigue effects across the lifespan Human-robot collaboration design principles Current projects investigate neural mechanisms underlying proactive versus reactive driving behaviors in older adults through the Dortmunder-Bonner Longitudinal Study (DoBoLSiS). Her publication analysis reveals consistent focus on driving safety across aging populations, with recent expansion into human-robot collaboration. Methodologically, she specializes in mobile EEG applications within realistic environments, contributing to neuroergonomics field validation. Collaborative patterns show sustained partnership with the IfADo Ergonomics team, particularly with Wascher, Getzmann, and Reiser across multiple high-impact studies.

Judith VolmerView profile

Professor

• Leadership Studies
• Organizational Behavior
• Occupational Health Psychology
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Prof. Dr. Judith Volmer is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Bamberg, where she serves as Managing Director of the Institute of Psychology and Head of the Psychology Department. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, contributing significantly to both teaching and research in organizational psychology. Her academic journey includes: Diploma in Psychology from University of Bielefeld, with distinction, minor in Law Dissertation: "Individual Expertise and Team Performance: Results of Three Empirical Studies" (2006, Technical University of Braunschweig) Habilitation: "Happy, Healthy, and Productive: Contextual and Personal Determinants of Well-being and Success at Work" (2011, University of Erlangen) Prof. Volmer's research focuses on leadership in complex and digital environments , digital health prevention in organizations , and sustainable career development and management . Her work examines how leadership styles impact employee well-being, how digital tools can support workplace health, and how individuals can navigate career paths successfully in modern work environments. She employs innovative methodologies including daily diary studies and experience sampling to capture dynamic workplace processes. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward examining leadership from multiple angles, particularly servant leadership and its effects, digital leadership approaches, and the reciprocal relationships between leadership behaviors and well-being. There's also significant focus on career development tools, including AI-based applications, and the psychological mechanisms that connect work experiences to health outcomes. Prof. Volmer's scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Editor Commendation 2024 (with Lennart Poetz) from the Journal of Business and Psychology Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Paper Award 2019 (with Alexandra Hagemeister) Emerald Outstanding Paper Award 2012 (with Prof. Sabine Sonnentag) She serves on multiple scientific advisory boards including the Elite Network of Bavaria and FoGA (BAuA/BMAS), acts as a mentor in the Max Weber Program Bavaria, and is a Fellow in the interdisciplinary association LASER. Her research has been supported by various funding bodies, enabling her team to conduct large-scale international studies and develop practical interventions for workplace health and leadership development. Prof. Volmer leads a research team focused on work and organizational psychology, with particular emphasis on developing digital tools like the "e-relate" app for health promotion and the Interactive Career Atlas for career decision support. Her lab collaborates internationally with researchers across Europe and beyond, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in organizational settings.

• Digital transformation of work and organizations
• Human-centered design of technology and service work
• Mixed Methods
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Julia Bringmann is a Research Associate at the Department of Sociology of Work, Economy and Technological Change at Humboldt University Berlin and works on the project "Designing New Work Healthy with Proactive Risk Assessment" at the Work & Health Advisory Center. Her research focuses on the digital transformation of work, human-centered technology design in healthcare, and mixed-methods approaches to organizational change. Education: Social Sciences (HU Berlin, University of Sussex) Current Positions: Research Associate at HU Berlin (2022-2025), Research Associate in "Designing New Work Healthy" project Her work bridges digitalization challenges in healthcare and retail sectors, emphasizing employee perspectives and health-oriented software design. Recent publications analyze AI's role in nursing, digital documentation systems, and ergonomic risk assessments for open workspaces. Scientific recognition includes the 2020 efas Young Talent Award for her Master's thesis and a study scholarship from the Heinrich Böll Foundation (2013-2019). She contributes to public sociology through media interviews, blog posts, and event curation at venues like re:publica and Labor.A.

• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Privacy
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Paul Benjamin Lowry is a Professor in the Department of Information Systems at City University of Hong Kong's College of Business. His extensive research portfolio spans information systems, cybersecurity, digital privacy, and human-computer interaction, with over 190 publications from 2001-2025 in top-tier journals including Journal of Management Information Systems, Information Systems Journal, and European Journal of Information Systems. His research interests focus on the intersection of technology and human behavior, particularly examining cybersecurity behavior, social media dynamics, digital privacy concerns, and the implementation of emerging technologies. Lowry frequently applies theoretical frameworks from social psychology, including self-determination theory, protection motivation theory, and resource conservation theory to understand technology adoption and usage patterns. Recent work analyzes metaverse applications, cybersecurity risk management, digital transformation in manufacturing, and the psychological impacts of social media use. His publication pattern demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions with numerous collaborative projects, particularly with researchers like Greg D. Moody, Tom L. Roberts, and Sutirtha Chatterjee. Lowry's research output reveals significant trends toward understanding human factors in technology adoption, with increasing focus on mental health implications of digital technologies, sustainability through digital transformation, and strategic alignment between business objectives and information technology governance. His work has practical implications for organizations implementing security protocols, designing social media platforms, and managing digital transformation initiatives. The consistent publication record across multiple high-impact venues demonstrates his significant contributions to the information systems field.