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David GilchristView profile

Professor

• Nonprofit Sustainability
• Welfare Economics
• Governance
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Professor David Gilchrist is a leading academic and researcher in nonprofit sustainability, governance, and welfare economics at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Business School. He holds visiting professorships at Queensland University of Technology and Airlangga University (Indonesia), and chairs Paraplegic Benefit Fund Limited and Primary Focus Limited. His career spans 30 years in human services, including executive roles in disability, aged care, and child protection sectors. Education: PhD in Economic History (University of Notre Dame, 2015), BA in Political Science & History (Curtin, 2004), BBus in Accounting (Curtin, 1992) Research Focus: Nonprofit finance, human services funding, public policy, and governance Key Projects: Australian Nonprofit Accounting Standards Research Program, Stewarding Thin Markets, WA Human Services Data Collaboration Project His research emphasizes sustainable funding models, financial reporting standards for nonprofits, and addressing market failures in human services. He has secured over $8 million in grants and authored/edited eight books. Awards include the 2024 Meritorious Service Award (Chartered Accountants ANZ) and Fellowship of the Western Australian Parliament (2021). Advisory roles include: Deputy Chair of Trans-Tasman Nonprofit Advisory Committee, Member of Economic Society of Australia (WA), and Chair of ANZSFA Public Sector & Nonprofit Special Interest Group. Collaborations span universities like UNSW, QUT, and Hebei GEO University.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public health
• Health equity
• Indigenous health policy
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Prof Megan Williams is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Public Health. She specializes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity, prison health systems, and culturally-informed evaluation frameworks. Her work focuses on improving health service design through Indigenous expertise, particularly for marginalized populations. Education includes a PhD in Public Health from UNSW Sydney (2015), and prior roles include Associate Dean of Indigenous Health (2022-2023) and Head of the Girra Maa Indigenous Health Discipline (2021-2023). She holds leadership positions in organizations like Croakey.org and the AIHW National Prisoner Health Information Committee. Research interests span Indigenous public health, health rights advocacy, and policy impact. Her Ngaa-bi-nya evaluation framework is widely cited in Indigenous health strategy development. Current projects include the Bangamalhana program for Aboriginal women exiting prisons and the IMHIP youth mental health initiative. Funded research includes NHMRC and MRFF grants for Indigenous health interventions, correctional health studies, and Indigenous procurement policy evaluations. She has authored over 69 publications focusing on health equity, Indigenous methodologies, and prison health systems.

Karen SmilowitzView profile

Professor

• Humanitarian Logistics
• Operations Research
• Transportation Systems
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Karen Smilowitz is the James N. and Margie M. Krebs Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, and a Professor of Operations at the Kellogg School of Management. Her research focuses on optimizing logistics systems, including nonprofit operations, humanitarian logistics, and transportation networks, with a strong emphasis on equity and efficiency. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and has advised numerous graduate students and post-doctoral researchers in these fields. Education: B.S.E. in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University (1995) M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley (1998, 2001) Research Interests: Nonprofit operations, transportation systems, humanitarian logistics, and equity in logistics design. She explores how operational flexibility enhances system efficiency while addressing challenges in complex networks. Grants & Awards: Notable contributions include work on vaccine distribution, disaster relief routing, and volunteer management. Her research often bridges academic rigor with real-world applications, such as optimizing school bus scheduling and improving healthcare access. Advising: Supervised over 20 graduate students and post-docs, many of whom have won awards for their work in humanitarian logistics and health systems. Lab & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary projects on school district design, illicit pharmaceutical tracking, and community healthcare networks. Collaborates with organizations like Lurie Children's Hospital and the Culverhouse College of Business.

Brian RaisonView profile

Professor

• Leadership Development
• Organizational Capacity Building
• Instructional Strategies
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Brian Raison is a Professor and Extension Field Specialist at The Ohio State University, split between 80% Extension work and 20% affiliation with the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Extension Education from The Ohio State University, an M.A. in Sociology from Ohio University, and a B.S. in Business from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on Leadership Development, Organizational Capacity Building, Instructional Strategies, and Local Food Systems. Recent projects include analyzing virtual farmers markets, racial equity initiatives in extension programs, and homeless shelter food production systems. He actively contributes to Ohio State Extension's leadership networks and community development initiatives. Raison has advised graduate students including Erin Ruggiero, Alyssa Stephens, and Christina Vail. His work emphasizes practical educational strategies for diverse audiences, combining academic rigor with actionable community solutions. Key areas of engagement include innovative extension event design, food council convening, and leveraging technology for rapid knowledge sharing. He coordinates programs like the OSU Extension Leadership Network and develops assessment frameworks for horticulture education. His writings explore topics from farm-to-hospital supply chains to the sociological dimensions of peace-building through community portraits.

Mohamed AbadiView profile

Lecturer

• Circular Economy in Construction
• Risk Management in Construction Projects
• Construction Communications
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Mohamed Abadi is a Lecturer in the Management of Projects at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE) at the University of Manchester, where he directs the MoP MSc program. He holds a PhD in Construction Project Management from the University of Manchester (2005) and has taught at institutions including the University of Aleppo and SKEMA Business School. His research focuses on Circular Economy in Construction, Risk Management, and Industry 4.0 applications. He has been recognized with the APM Project Management Educator of the Year Award (2023) and multiple Best Paper Awards. Abadi’s expertise spans Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) modeling for construction data, AI-driven decision-making, and sustainable development goals. He has supervised over 20 research projects and published widely on circular supply chains, virtual teams, and construction policy frameworks. Current research includes lifecycle circularity assessments and embedding sustainability into project frontend planning. Education: PhD (2005), MSc (2000) – University of Manchester; BSc (1995), Diploma (1996) – University of Aleppo Key Roles: Director of MoP MSc, Unit Coordinator for Civil Engineering Practice, and guest editor for Sustainability journal Activities: ARCOM Committee Member, editorial roles, and invited talks on Circular Economy His work contributes to UN SDGs through innovations in construction sustainability and stakeholder collaboration frameworks.

Daniel HidalgoView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy
• Elections
• Campaigns
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F. Daniel Hidalgo is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also an affiliate of the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society at MIT. His research focuses on the political economy of elections, campaigns, and representation in developing democracies , particularly in Latin America, with a strong emphasis on Brazilian politics. PhD in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley Bachelor's degree from Princeton University Hidalgo's work explores how horizontal accountability and electoral institutions promote good governance, the role of money in politics , and how political institutions shape electoral outcomes . His methodological approach often combines quantitative social science methods with experimental designs , particularly using data from Latin American countries. Hidalgo teaches courses at MIT on statistics for social sciences , elections in the developing world , and Latin American politics . He has received research funding from the National Science Foundation , Fulbright program , and the Experiments in Governance and Politics Network . His scholarly articles have been published in top-tier journals including: Journal of Politics American Journal of Political Science World Development British Journal of Political Science Review of Economics and Statistics Political Analysis These publications cover diverse topics such as: Electoral accountability mechanisms in Brazil Political institutions and their impact on governance Clientelism and vote buying dynamics Voter behavior and responses to corruption Policy implementation and political entrepreneurship

Robert MillerView profile

Professor

• Structural Econometrics
• Labor Economics
• Executive Compensation
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Robert Miller is the Richard M. Cyert and Morris DeGroot Professor of Economics and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business. A world-renowned expert in structural econometrics, his research focuses on dynamic discrete choice models with applications spanning labor markets, executive compensation, financial markets, and innovation economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1982) and a B.Ec. from Australian National University (1977). Miller's research interests center on developing and applying structural econometric methods to understand complex economic behaviors. His pioneering work includes Conditional Choice Probability (CCP) estimators for dynamic discrete choice problems, analysis of executive labor markets, and modeling of innovation diffusion. Current work explores job matching processes, family succession planning, and long-term contracting. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on structural estimation methodologies applied to labor economics and market design, with recent work examining homeownership determinants, government procurement, and healthcare innovation diffusion. Awards and Honors: Fellow of the Econometric Society (2017) Fellow of the International Association of Applied Econometrics (2018) Carnegie Mellon Department of Economics Teaching Award (1991) Miller teaches MBA courses in Strategic Corporate Management and Trade & Investment Strategy, and doctoral courses in Advanced Econometrics. He has consulted on labor issues and served as an expert witness in legal proceedings.

• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Game Theory
• Behavioral Operations Management
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Jason Shachat is a Professor of Experimental Economics at Durham University's Business School since 2014. Previously, he held academic roles at the University of California-San Diego, National University of Singapore, and Xiamen University, alongside research at IBM's TJ Watson Lab. He earned a B.S. in Mathematical Economics from Tulane University and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on experimental economics, behavioral game theory, and behavioral operations management, with notable work on asset markets, auctions, and procurement mechanisms. He has published in top journals like Management Science and Marketing Science. Shachat has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, many securing academic and industry roles. His recent work examines algorithmic trading impacts, cognitive stress effects on inventory decisions, and cross-cultural cooperation dynamics using experimental methods. Publications highlight experimental investigations into market efficiency, trust in procurement, and pandemic-driven behavioral changes. He collaborates globally on projects blending experimental economics with real-world applications.

Jessie MaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Systems Economics
• Electricity Markets
• Demand Response
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Jessie Ma is Assistant Professor and Ontario Research Chair in Sustainable Energy with joint appointments in Systems Design Engineering (Faculty of Engineering) and Environment, Enterprise and Development (Faculty of Environment) at University of Waterloo. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School. Research focuses on electricity market design, renewable integration, and distributed energy resources, informed by 20 years of industry experience at Hydro One. Publications demonstrate expertise in demand response optimization, energy storage economics, and interdisciplinary energy education. Recent work analyzes merchant storage revenue models, zonal capacity markets, and co-optimization of real-time demand response. Research consistently addresses grid modernization challenges through mathematical modeling and market-based solutions.

• Archaeology
• Archaeological Science
• Human Behavioral Evolution
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Dr. Alexander Mackay is a Professor in the School of Earth, Atmospheric, and Life Sciences at the University of Wollongong. He holds an appointment as Principal Fellow and has previously served as Associate Professor. His research focuses on human behavioral evolution, stone tool technology, and taphonomic processes, with active field projects in southern Africa and Australia. He leads the Early Technologies Lab and coordinates the Archaeology program within the BA major. Mackay’s work integrates geoarchaeology, lithic analysis, and environmental science to explore prehistoric adaptation and innovation. Education: Ph.D. in Archaeology & Palaeoanthropology from the Australian National University (2004–2009). Research interests span the Middle Stone Age, technological organization, and climate-human behavior interactions. He has supervised numerous PhD projects on topics such as lithic technology, environmental adaptation, and dating methods. Mackay is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Palaeolithic Archaeology and has held editorial roles with Scientific Reports and Australian Archaeology . Recent research highlights include studies on silcrete heat treatment, strontium isoscapes for mobility, and the Middle Stone Age sequence at Klipfonteinrand 1. His work bridges archaeological theory with methodological innovation, emphasizing replicability and interdisciplinary collaboration. Grants include funding from the Australian Research Council and the Leakey Foundation for projects examining human innovation in arid environments and technological responses to climate change.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analytics
• IT Strategy and Innovation
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Dr. Pei-yu Sharon Chen is the Red Avenue Foundation Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems at Arizona State University (ASU), part of the W. P. Carey School of Business. She is also the founding director of the Center for AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) for Business and Society. Her research focuses on strategic interactions between information technology and business, particularly leveraging AI and data analytics to drive value and promote societal welfare. Dr. Chen holds a PhD from the Wharton School of Business (2002) and has prior faculty experience at Carnegie Mellon University and Temple University. Education: PhD, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, 2002 MS (Applied Economics), Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, 2000 MBA, National Taiwan University, 1998 BS (Information Management), National Taiwan University, 1996 Her research emphasizes ethical AI, responsible innovation, and AI's societal impact. Key contributions include studies on telework effects during disasters, pandemic behavior analysis, and platform economics. Dr. Chen serves as Senior Editor for Information Systems Research and has held leadership roles in premier conferences. Awards: Distinguished Fellow (INFORMS-Information Systems Society, 2023), Dean’s Distinguished Research Career Award (2021), and over 20 additional honors including fellowships and grants. Grants & Service: Recipient of multiple Dean’s Excellence in Research grants (2020–2017) and active in academic leadership roles, including conference co-chairing and editorial service. Her work bridges academia and industry, collaborating with firms in e-commerce, healthcare, and finance. Labs/Teams: Leads the AIDA Center, focusing on mindful AI applications in business and society.

• Environmental Archaeology
• Human Paleoecology
• Hunter-Gatherer Studies
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Christopher Nicholson is an Associate Research Professor and Director of the Center for Digital Antiquity at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. He leads initiatives like tDAR (Digital Archaeological Record), promoting open access to archaeological data. His work bridges physical and digital domains through research in environmental archaeology, paleoclimates, and hunter-gatherer studies. Education: Ph.D. (2017) in Anthropology from University of Wyoming; M.A. (2005) and B.A. (1999) in Anthropology from Washington State University and Colorado State University respectively. Research focuses on paleoenvironmental reconstruction, human adaptation, and digital data preservation. Notable projects include the p3k14c radiocarbon database and FAIR data advocacy. Methodologies emphasize GIS, geospatial modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches. Awards: None explicitly listed. Editorial roles include the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Professional memberships include American Association for the Advancement of Science and Society of American Archaeology. Teaching involves graduate research supervision in anthropology and digital humanities. Currently leads teams at the Center for Digital Antiquity advancing archaeological data standards and accessibility.

Tilo BöhmannView profile

Professor

• Digital Service Innovation
• Artificial Intelligence
• IT Management
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Prof. Dr. Tilo Böhmann is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Hamburg, leading research in digital service innovation and AI. His work bridges information systems, law, and ethics to address interdisciplinary challenges. Key focus areas include AI governance, conversational agents, and service ecosystems. He contributes to academic conferences via minitracks on digital transformation and AI-enabled services. Research interests span AI sourcing strategies, organizational adoption of AI, and human-centered design for conversational systems. His publications emphasize frameworks like the 3D-Model for AI transformation and the 3×3 Chatbot success factors. He has pioneered methodologies such as the prompt-a-thon for generative AI co-creation. Recent work examines GDPR compliance in digital ecosystems and governance of low-code platforms. His articles highlight trends in service systems engineering, data-driven business models, and agile IT management. Despite prolific output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Advising activities and grant details are not detailed in the provided texts. He contributes to university IT management initiatives and collaborates internationally on digital resilience and neighborhood social networks. Labs/teams involvement remains unspecified, though his research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing societal challenges like mental health digitalization and urban social networks.

• Food Security
• Nutritional Disparity
• Financial Exclusion
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Yunhee Chang is a Professor of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences. She also serves as the coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Minor in Applied Statistics. Dr. Chang holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MHE in Consumer and Child Studies, and a BHE in Family Resource Management from Seoul National University. Her research focuses on food access, nutritional disparity, and the health impacts of financial exclusion. She teaches courses in applied economics, nutrition policy, and advanced statistical methods. Her work bridges public health, economics, and policy, addressing topics like food security, household financial stress, and the intersection of health and socioeconomic factors. Dr. Chang has published extensively on food insecurity, the role of alternative financial services, and the implications of immune checkpoint inhibitors in oncology. Her articles frequently analyze policies and interventions to improve health equity. She has also contributed to studies on school nutrition infrastructure and the economic burden of medical treatments. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to interdisciplinary research are notable. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her role in coordinating the Applied Statistics program underscores her leadership in methodological training. Dr. Chang's work often highlights systemic challenges in food systems and financial inclusion, with a focus on marginalized populations.

• Systems Engineering
• Operations Management
• Engineering Economics
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Dr. Paul J. Componation serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Affairs in the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he previously held the positions of Professor and Chair of the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department and Executive Director of the University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute (UTARI). His distinguished career spans over three decades with significant academic appointments at Iowa State University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, complemented by research experience at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Dr. Componation earned his PhD in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University in 1995, with an MS in Management from Troy State University (1987) and BS in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University (1982). His educational background established the foundation for his expertise in systems engineering and operations management. His research portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth across systems engineering, operations management, and engineering economics with practical applications in aerospace, healthcare, energy systems, and manufacturing. Dr. Componation has made seminal contributions to understanding how systems engineering practices influence project success, particularly in NASA and government contexts. His pioneering work on lean principles has provided frameworks for organizational transformation across multiple industries. Recent research directions include IoT integration in supply chain management, AI applications in manufacturing decision-making, and systems thinking approaches to healthcare improvement. Dr. Componation's scholarly impact is reflected in numerous prestigious recognitions including the 2025 Bernard R. Sarchet Award from the American Society for Engineering Management and his designation as a Fellow of the same organization. His research has attracted substantial funding from NASA, NSF, Department of Education, and industry partners including Foxconn Technology. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Componation has guided numerous doctoral and master's students through dissertation and thesis research on topics ranging from biofuel production systems to lean implementation assessment methodologies. His teaching focuses on decision analysis, engineering management, and engineering economy, with particular emphasis on developing innovative hybrid and online educational models for STEM disciplines that accommodate working professionals.