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Tom Chen is a Professor of Marketing and Director of Studies for MBA programmes at Kent Business School, University of Kent. He previously held an honorary position at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, until 2024. His research centers on service research, marketing theory, and co-creation strategies, with emphasis on disruptive service systems such as smart cities, digital health platforms, and mental health engagement. He co-founded the Co-creation in Service and Customer Engagement (CCIS-CE) Symposium and the Sharing Smart Cities Consortium. His recent publications show a strong trend in customer well-being, digital interactions, psychological ownership, and stakeholder engagement, published in top-tier journals like Journal of Service Management , European Journal of Marketing , and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science . Australia’s Research Field Leader in Marketing 2020 Tom Chen serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Services Marketing and Journal of Social Impact in Business Research , and is on the editorial boards of Journal of Service Theory and Practice and Service Industries Journal . He advises the EU Horizon Improva project on adolescent mental health platforms. While no direct grant information is listed, his leadership roles and advisory positions indicate active research funding and collaborative initiatives. He also contributes to academic governance through board membership with the American Marketing Association’s SERVSIG. He is involved in academic leadership through symposia and consortia, including the CCIS-CE Symposium and the Sharing Smart Cities Consortium, which foster transdisciplinary collaboration in service innovation and urban sustainability.

• Service Research
• Marketing Theory
• Value Co-creation
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Dr. Madeleine Granvik is an Associate Professor in landscape planning with a focus on Food Planning at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences within the Natural Resources and Sustainable Development program. She also serves as Director of the Baltic University Programme. Her work spans 22 years, including research on sustainable urban-rural interactions and local food systems. Key interests include resilient regional food systems, policy analysis, and spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region. Since 2020, she has been part of Uppsala University's Natural Resources and Sustainable Development program, leading projects like the Formas-funded study on integrated planning for resilient food systems. Her research emphasizes municipal roles in food security and cross-sector collaboration. She has authored/co-authored numerous studies on topics such as agricultural land preservation, urban densification, and ecosystem services valuation. Positions: Associate Professor & Director of Baltic University Programme Key Projects: Formas-funded project on resilient food systems (2022–present) Focus Areas: Food policy, urban-rural linkages, Baltic Sea sustainability Publications highlight empirical studies on local food systems, governance frameworks, and green infrastructure in Sweden and the Baltic region. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations for sustainable development.

• Food Systems Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Urban-Rural Interaction
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Dr. Zhiming Zhao is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Multiscale Networked Systems (MNS) research group at the Informatics Institute (IvI), University of Amsterdam (UvA). He serves as the technical manager of the Virtual Lab and Innovation Center (VLIC) of LifeWatch ERIC, a European research infrastructure for ecology and biodiversity science. Zhao holds an IEEE Senior Member designation and is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Cloud Computing . He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from UvA in 2004. His research focuses on quality-critical distributed computing, data-intensive workflows, virtual research environments, and digital twins. He leads projects such as LTER-LIFE (Dutch research infrastructure for digital twins) and coordinates UvA contributions to EU initiatives like ENVRI-HUB Next , EVERSE , and BlueCloud-2026 . Zhao’s work spans technical development in EU projects (e.g., ENVRI-FAIR , ARTICONF , CLARIFY ) and leadership roles in international workshops and conferences. His team develops frameworks like NaaVRE (Jupyter-based collaborative environments) and CloudsStorm (dynamic infrastructure planning). Current research emphasizes trustworthy AI in cloud systems, federated learning, and edge-cloud resource optimization. Key achievements include over 150 peer-reviewed publications, supervision of numerous PhD students, and contributions to open science initiatives. His lab actively explores interdisciplinary applications in environmental science, medical imaging, and blockchain-based decentralized systems.

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Data-Intensive Workflow Management
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Dr. Chunyu Xiu is a Lecturer in HR Analytics at the University of Leeds’ Leeds University Business School, affiliated with the People, Work and Employment (PWE) Department and the Centre for Employment Relations Innovation and Change. He joined the institution in April 2024 after completing his PhD at the University of Liverpool Management School. As a Deputy Programme Director for the MSc Data Analytics and Human Resource Management, he teaches courses including People Analytics, Strategic HRM, and HR Analytics Research Methods. His research focuses on HR attributions and disruptive technologies adoption in HRM, with notable projects funded by an NHS Foundation Trust and Serbian Zijin Copper. Dr. Xiu holds a PhD in Management Studies (2024, University of Liverpool), an MRes in Research Methodology (2019, University of Liverpool), and an MLitt in Human Resource Management (2017, University of St Andrews). He is an Associate Fellow of Advance HE and reviews for journals like the International Journal of Human Resource Management. His research interests span two key areas: (1) how employees’ perceptions of HR practices affect workplace outcomes, and (2) the impact of disruptive technologies (AI, blockchain, big data) on organizational performance. Notable projects include examining blockchain’s role in pandemic supply chains and analyzing performance-based pay in multinational corporations. He actively contributes to professional networks like the Academy of Management and European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology.

• HR Attributions
• High Performance Work Systems
• Employee Wellbeing
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Tristan Bunnell is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Bath, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and brings over two decades of practical experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in London and Copenhagen. His academic role is situated within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, contributing to research and teaching in international and comparative education. His research centers on the growth, challenges, and transformations in international schooling. Key interests include the development of international curricula such as the IB programs (IBDP, MYP, IPC), organizational culture in international schools, school marketization, and the increasing influence of for-profit education providers. He investigates emerging controversies, including the decline of the IB in Britain and ideological resistance in the United States, as well as the expansion of British-style education abroad. His work also addresses teacher precarity, especially among expatriate educators in China, and leadership diversity in elite international schools. Tristan Bunnell’s recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on equity, identity, and systemic change in global education. His articles analyze teacher transitions, perceptions of foreign educators, and the societal role of the IB in promoting peace and global citizenship. These works are published in leading journals such as Globalisation, Societies and Education , Journal of Research in International Education , and Educational Studies , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with sociology, policy, and pedagogy. Finalist: Excellence in Doctoral Supervision Award 2025 Member of Director of Studies Team: Best Team in Support of Student Learning Award 2021 Tristan Bunnell has supervised 16 research students and is actively involved in doctoral supervision, recognized for his supportive mentorship. His collaborative research extends across international borders, particularly with scholars in China, and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities. He is not involved in grant-funded projects explicitly mentioned in the text, but his research output and team contributions suggest active scholarly engagement. He is part of the Director of Studies team, indicating administrative and academic leadership responsibilities within the department. While no specific lab or research center is named, his work forms a cohesive research fingerprint around international schooling, with strong networks in China and North America. His publications and collaborations suggest he is a central figure in the academic discourse on international education, particularly in critiquing structural inequities and evolving institutional forms.

• International Education
• International Schools
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Lissa Paul is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario. Her work bridges literary scholarship and educational theory, focusing on children’s literature, cultural studies, and eighteenth-century Caribbean history. She has authored or edited seven books, contributed to nineteen edited volumes, and published extensively in international journals. Research interests include children’s literature, gender studies, post-colonial discourse, and migration studies. Her SSHRC-funded research on Eliza Fenwick (1766–1840) examines the life and letters of this British author and teacher who migrated to Upper Canada via Barbados, New York, and New Haven. This work intersects with her broader exploration of colonial history and the digitization of endangered archives like the Barbados Mercury Gazette . Scientific awards and grants include founding the Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry (2005), a Lucy Cavendish College Visiting Fellowship (Fall 2013), and multiple research grants, such as a SSHRC Insight Grant (2016–2021) and a British Library Endangered Archives Programme Grant (2017) to digitize the Barbados Mercury Gazette . She has also edited Lion and the Unicorn and co-edited the second edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature (2019).

• Children's Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Eighteenth Century Literature
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Maria Shahgedanova is a Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, Faculty of Science. She serves as Programme Co-Director for the MSc in Environmental Management and teaches climatology and climate change at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is affiliated with key research groups including the Walker Institute, Water@Reading, and the Environmental Science Research Division. Research Interests: Her work centers on climate change and variability in extratropical Eurasia and mountainous regions, with emphasis on the mountain cryosphere, glacier dynamics, water resources, and natural hazards. She investigates the impacts of light-absorbing impurities on snowmelt, uses stable water isotopes in hydrological assessments, and develops meteorological forecasts for early warning systems. Her research is particularly focused on Central Asia and High Mountain Asia. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in climate-hydrology interactions in glacierized environments, with increasing emphasis on disaster risk reduction, isotope hydrology, and climate adaptation. Much of her work integrates remote sensing, modeling, and field data to assess future water security and hazards under climate change. University of Reading Engagement and Impact Award (2022) Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) Fellowship Contributing Author, IPCC SROCC Chapter on High Mountain Areas Maria leads multiple international research projects funded by IAEA, UKRI, the Royal Society, and GCRF. She supervises PhD students including Qiao Li and Saule Suleimenova, and mentors postdoctoral researchers such as Dr. Gavkhar Mamadjanova and Dr. Vadim Yapiyev. She leads the Mountain Observatories working group at the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) and established the Central Asia Research and Adaptation Water Network (CARAWAN), enhancing regional collaboration and capacity building. Her team’s work at the Tuyuksu Mountain Observatory has gained international recognition, including coverage in the New York Times . She actively collaborates with ECMWF, WMO’s Third Pole Regional Climate Change Network (TPRCC), and IAEA’s GLOWAL network, demonstrating strong engagement in global climate science initiatives.

• Climate Change
• Climatology
• Mountain Cryosphere
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Marco Volpe is a Visiting Researcher at the Arctic Centre and Doctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Lapland, specializing in the Arctic in a Changing World doctoral programme. His ORCID identifier is 0009-0004-8262-1341 . His research focuses on international political science, particularly China's Arctic engagement and science diplomacy mechanisms. Key research areas include Arctic security, high seas governance, and cross-regional comparisons between the Arctic and the Third Pole (Hindu Kush Himalaya). He explores themes like sovereignty discourses, environmental governance, and China's evolving foreign policy strategies in polar regions. His recent work highlights trends in science diplomacy frameworks, inter-polar collaboration, and the implications of Chinese domestic discourse on Arctic policy. Notable publications analyze China's Arctic strategies, the interplay between high seas governance and security dynamics, and the environmental dimensions of cross-regional linkages. Scientific Award: Recipient of the PhD Project - Comparative Analysis of China's Arctic and Antarctic Science Diplomacy award in 2023. Volpe co-led the EDUFI-funded project Comparative Analysis of China's Arctic and Antarctic Science Diplomacy (2022). His activities include participation in international conferences on polar governance, collaborative research with institutions like the Korea Polar Research Institute, and academic engagements in Korea and other regions. He is affiliated with the Arctic Centre, a hub for interdisciplinary Arctic research, and contributes to debates on global environmental policies and geopolitical dynamics in polar regions.

• International Political Science
• China's Arctic Engagement
• Science Diplomacy
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Dr. Eric Yankson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). He holds dual roles in the Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences and the Department of Architecture and Spatial Planning. His career includes research and teaching positions at the University of Louisville (USA) and the University of Alabama, where he earned his PhD in Urban and Public Affairs. Key positions include Associate Dean (2020–2023), Senior Lecturer (2019–present), and past roles as Research Coordinator and Undergraduate Programme Coordinator at NUST. His research focuses on the political economy of urban development, particularly in the Global South. Core themes include land governance, sustainable development, participatory planning, and the interplay between globalization and local governance. He applies spatial analysis to link land use, transportation, and public health outcomes. Notable works explore postcolonial land tenure dynamics in Namibia and Ghana, SDG7 implementation strategies, and comparative case studies on urban policy frameworks. Professional recognitions include multiple honours from the University of Louisville’s Graduate Student Excellence programs (2014–2015), a Graduate Fellowship in Urban and Public Affairs (2011–2013), and membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society. His advisory roles include chairing NUST’s Research and Publications Committee and Higher Degrees Committee, reflecting his leadership in academic governance. Dr. Yankson’s work bridges theory and practice through interdisciplinary collaborations. His academic trajectory spans teaching at Sullivan College of Technology and Design (2015–2016) and extensive conference presentations on urban governance, globalization, and sustainability at venues like the European Urban Research Association and Urban Affairs Association events. Current and future research emphasizes African urban contexts, policy innovation, and equitable spatial planning.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Political Economy of Development
• Sustainable Urban Development
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Florian Kaltenberger is a Professor in the Communication Systems department at EURECOM, a leading research institute in digital technology based in France. He actively contributes to research and teaching in wireless communications, with a focus on 5G/6G technologies, massive MIMO, and OpenAirInterface-based prototyping. Research Affiliation: EURECOM - Communication Systems Key Projects: SOLDER FP7, Newcom++, COST 2100 Professional Memberships: IEEE, reviewer for major journals and conferences His research centers on signal processing for wireless communications, MIMO systems, channel modeling, and hardware implementation. He specializes in exploiting channel reciprocity in TDD systems and developing practical testbeds for next-generation networks. Recent publications highlight a strong trend toward AI-integrated RAN, open-source 5G/6G testbeds (e.g., OpenAirInterface, X5G), UAV-aided localization, and real-time control using decentralized applications. His work bridges theoretical innovation with field deployment in programmable living labs. Award Highlights: Neal Shepherd Best Propagation Award (2013) He leads research grants under EU frameworks like FP7 and collaborates internationally on open RAN and 6G innovation. Though no formal student list is provided, his role as project lead and frequent co-authorship suggests active mentorship. He also manages EURECOM’s contributions to large-scale collaborative projects. Kaltenberger is deeply involved in lab development, particularly around OpenAirInterface, where he leads efforts in creating end-to-end, multi-vendor, private 5G O-RAN testbeds with real-time AI control and green networking capabilities.

• Wireless Communications
• 5G and 6G Networks
• Massive MIMO
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Noelia Molina is a Lecturer in the Department of Arts at South East Technological University (SETU), where she is a key member of the Spirituality in Society and the Professions Research Group. She serves as Programme Leader for the MA in Applied Spirituality, demonstrating leadership in postgraduate education. Her academic journey spans biomedical sciences, psychotherapy, and humanities, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary profile. Her educational background includes: BSc in Biomedical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin MSc in Molecular Pathology, Trinity College Dublin Doctorate in Humanities (Spirituality), All Hallows' College, Dublin City University (2016) Noelia's research centers on the intersection of spirituality with motherhood, mental health, and cultural identity. She explores how spiritual dimensions influence life transitions, particularly maternal transformation, and integrates these insights into psychotherapeutic practice. Her methodological approaches include autoethnography, narrative inquiry, and intuitive research, emphasizing personal and cultural narratives in spiritual development. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on spirituality across diverse contexts—motherhood, addiction recovery, indigenous Christian communities, and academic methodology. These works span books, peer-reviewed articles, and editorial contributions, primarily in journals like Religions and Journal for the Study of Spirituality , indicating a sustained scholarly output in religious and spiritual studies. She has been recognized with the Fr. Thomas Fagan, CM, Medal for Academic Excellence in PhD Research (2016), highlighting the quality of her doctoral work. Her professional engagement includes leadership as Chair of the International Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality (2021–2024) and visiting researcher roles at Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin. Noelia has extensive experience teaching counseling and psychotherapy at levels 8 and 9, and she has run therapeutic maternal groups and webinars, bridging academic and clinical practice. She has not received any listed research grants in the provided text, but her active research output and leadership in the MA programme suggest ongoing programmatic and educational funding support. She is actively involved in academic networks and contributes to the field through conference participation and professional memberships, reinforcing her role in both national and international spirituality research communities.

• Spirituality
• Applied Spirituality
• Motherhood and Spirituality
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Dr. Ahmed Mohammed is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Programme Director for the MSc Supply Chain Management at the University of Birmingham, Dubai Campus. He is affiliated with the Management Department and brings over 13 years of combined academic and industrial experience from the UK and the Middle East. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK (2017) MSc in Communication Network Planning and Management, University of Portsmouth, UK (2010) Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt (2022) Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK (2022) Dr. Mohammed's research focuses on the modeling and optimization of supply chains with an emphasis on sustainability and resilience. His work spans areas such as multi-tier supplier selection, circular economy, food waste management, Industry 4.0 integration, and last-mile logistics. He employs advanced methodologies including multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques like AHP, TOPSIS, and VIKOR, and develops hybrid optimization models for complex supply chain challenges. His recent publications, spanning from 2021 to 2023, reflect a strong trend in resilient and sustainable supply chain network design, pandemic-related disruptions, digital sourcing, and risk modeling under uncertainty. These works appear in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Production Research , Transportation Research Part E , Computers & Industrial Engineering , and Expert Systems with Applications . Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow, Higher Education Academy, UK (2022) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (2022) Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Member, MCDM Society Dr. Mohammed has secured multiple research grants from MOHERI, Oman, including projects on last-mile logistics sustainability, supply chain resilience, and online food waste management. He actively supervises research students and serves as a reviewer for leading journals including International Journal of Production Economics (IJPE) , Transportation Research Part D (TRD) , Omega , and International Journal of Production Research (IJPR) . He is also an external academic program reviewer for logistics-related programs and contributes to the academic community through peer review and collaborative research.

• Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Network Design
• Multi-objective Optimization
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Professor Andrew Jackson FRS is a Programme Leader at the MRC Human Genetics Unit within the Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as Group Leader for the Microcephaly, Cancer and Autoinflammation research program and holds an honorary consultant position in Clinical Genetics. Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2020, he has also been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Academy of Medical Sciences (2014) and Member of EMBO (2013). His research program focuses on identifying genes causing inherited disorders of the brain, with particular emphasis on microcephaly, Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome, and connections between genome stability, inflammation, and cancer. The Jackson lab has discovered over 20 human disease genes involved in fundamental cellular processes related to growth and inflammation. His work bridges clinical genetics with basic molecular mechanisms, exploring how faults in nucleases mimic viral infection of the brain and how ribonucleotides in DNA can cause genome damage relevant to cancer. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on genome instability mechanisms, with particular attention to how these processes relate to both rare genetic disorders and common diseases. His work integrates human genetics with cellular and molecular approaches, often using model organisms to understand disease mechanisms. Fellow of the Royal Society (2020) Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2014) Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2014) Member of EMBO (2013) Professor Jackson leads an active research group with multiple postdoctoral researchers, technicians, and PhD students. His work is supported by major funders including the Medical Research Council, European Research Council, and EMBO. His research has significant translational potential, particularly in understanding the genetic basis of developmental disorders and identifying mechanisms relevant to cancer therapies. The Jackson lab maintains strong collaborations across the University of Edinburgh and with international partners in the US and Europe, focusing on genomic instability, DNA repair mechanisms, and developmental disorders.

• Microcephaly
• Cancer
• Autoinflammation
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Mayra Russo is an Early Stage Researcher in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN NoBIAS and a research assistant at L3S Research Center. She works in the Scientific Data Management research group at TIB while pursuing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Leibniz Universität Hannover. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Data Science and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from the University of Valencia in Spain. This interdisciplinary foundation informs her unique approach to research at the intersection of technology, ethics and social impact. Mayra's research focuses on algorithmic bias and harm, with broader concerns about ethical implications of datafication. Her current work develops bias-centric documentation frameworks for machine learning systems using ontologies and semantic web technologies. This research is funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme under grant agreement no. 860630, highlighting its significance in addressing critical challenges in AI development. Her primary research domains include: Algorithmic Bias identification and mitigation Ethical frameworks for AI development Documentation standards for machine learning pipelines Semantic technologies for bias representation Social impact assessment of datafication processes Responsible innovation in AI systems As part of the Marie Curie training network, Mayra contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing bias in artificial intelligence, with implications for fairer and more transparent AI systems across various application domains. Contact information: Email: mayra.botero@tib.eu Postal address: Welfengarten 1 B, 30167 Hannover Visitor address: Lange Laube 28, 30159 Hannover

• Algorithmic Bias
• Data Ethics
• Machine Learning Documentation
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Tuukka Petäjä is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Science and Department of Physics, currently serving as Docent and supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Atmospheric Sciences. He is affiliated with the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR). Research focuses on atmospheric and Earth system science Active in aerosol research and climate modeling Recipient of multiple scientific awards His research spans air pollution mapping, aerosol dynamics, and climate-relevant particle formation. Recent publications analyze aerosol sources in Europe, Arctic blowing snow events, and machine learning applications in atmospheric science. Notable scientific awards include: Aerosol Foundation Award (2022) Finnish Association for Aerosol Research Award (2010) Thompson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher in Geosciences (2014-2016) He supervises doctoral students and co-manages research infrastructure projects, including SMEAR Stations for Earth system-atmosphere relations. Current research involves international collaboration through initiatives like ACTRIS and PEEX-Academic-Challenge workshops.

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Environmental Science
• Aerosol Research
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