Dr. Hannes Petrowsky is a Senior Research Associate at the Chair of Business Psychology, Social Psychology & Experimental Methods at Leuphana University of Lüneburg. He earned his M.Sc. in Management & Marketing (2017-2019) and completed his Ph.D. on first-offer effects in negotiations (2020-2023). Academic Affiliation: Institute for Management & Organization (IMO) Location: Universitätsallee 1, C6.419, Lüneburg Contact: hannes.petrowsky@leuphana.de | +49.4131.677-1437 His research spans negotiation psychology , consumer behavior , and the impact of digital technologies (e.g., big data, machine learning, AI, VR). He investigates anchoring effects, price-ending strategies, and socially innovative transformations through inclusive working environments. Key Trends in Recent Publications: Analysis of concession patterns in negotiations using behavioral economics principles Development of immersive VR frameworks for skill acquisition Behavioral science-driven interventions for climate change mitigation Meta-analyses of negotiation dynamics across 25-26 million real-world transactions Exploration of technology adoption in public health contexts Dr. Petrowsky contributes to projects like the Digital Transformation Lab and MEHRCE (circular economy initiatives). His work bridges experimental psychology with digital innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship .
Jelena Mirkovic serves as Principal Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI) and Research Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science. She has held faculty positions at USC since 2010, progressing from Research Assistant Professor to her current role as Research Associate Professor since 2017, while also serving as Project Leader at USC/ISI. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from UCLA (2003) MS in Computer Science from UCLA (2000) B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Belgrade, Serbia (1998) Mirkovic's research spans network security, human-centered attacks, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. Her work focuses on critical security challenges including botnets, denial-of-service attacks, IP spoofing, vulnerability scanning, and user-centric privacy. She has pioneered methodologies for security experiments and led major infrastructure projects including the DETER testbed and SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation). Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent innovation across multiple security domains. Her work demonstrates strong technical depth in DDoS defense systems (particularly DNS protection), binary vulnerability analysis, privacy-preserving systems, and security experimentation infrastructure. A notable trend is her focus on bridging theoretical security concepts with practical implementation through large-scale testbeds and real-world data analysis. Her significant scientific achievements include: IEEE Senior Member distinction Best paper award at IEEE COMSNETS 2023 for DNS DDoS defense research Mirkovic has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on numerous grants from NSF, DHS, and other agencies. Current major projects include SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation), DISCERN (Datasets to Illuminate Suspicious Computations), and modernizing DeterLab education infrastructure. She has successfully led multiple REU sites focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development. She directs the STEEL (Security Research Lab) at USC/ISI, which develops innovative security solutions through interdisciplinary research in network security, human factors in security, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. The lab emphasizes practical implementations that address real-world security challenges while advancing theoretical understanding of security systems.
Dr. Martin Stürzlinger is a Part-Time Professor for Digital Archiving at the Department of Information Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. He also operates his consulting firm Archiversum, advising organizations on long-term information storage (www.archiversum.com). His work bridges academic research with practical applications in digital preservation. Research Interests: Dr. Stürzlinger specializes in digital archiving, focusing on the OAIS model, life-cycle management, and archival description standards like Records in Contexts (RiC). His research addresses organizational challenges in digital preservation, legal compliance (e.g., GDPR), and metadata design for accessibility. Recent Publications: His selected works explore OAIS implementation, the impact of GDPR on private archives, and the evolution of archival description standards. These contributions highlight trends in digital preservation, emphasizing interoperability, sustainability, and cross-institutional collaboration. Collaboration & Standards: He actively contributes to international working groups, including ICA-EGAD (Archival Description) and nestor's certification standards for digital archives. His efforts in standardization include the Austrian implementation of ISAD(G) and ISDIAH, as well as Swiss guidelines for electronic records management. Teaching & Outreach: Dr. Stürzlinger has lectured extensively, including courses on archive management at BFI Vienna and IT applications in archives at the University of Vienna. He has delivered over 40 lectures globally, addressing topics like cost estimation for digital archiving and the role of corporate archives in business efficiency.
Dominik Wermke serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University. He is affiliated with multiple research entities including the Secure Computing Institute (SCI), the Wolfpack Security and Privacy Research (WSPR) Lab, and the Secure Software Supply Chain Center (S3C2). His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Leibniz University Hannover (2023) M.Sc. from Saarland University (2016) B.Sc. from Saarland University (2015) Wermke's research focuses on computer security with emphasis on human-centered security, examining how security mechanisms align with software professionals' and end users' needs, practices, and limitations. His work employs mixed-methods approaches including interviews, user studies, surveys, and large-scale ecosystem analyses to identify behavioral patterns and systemic risks in secure software development. His expertise spans cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and user experience with particular focus on software supply chain security and open source ecosystems. His publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing software supply chain security challenges through empirical studies of developer practices, trust mechanisms in open source communities, and reproducible builds. Recent work increasingly examines the human factors in security implementations, with publications appearing in top venues including IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, ACM CCS, and NDSS. His notable recognition includes: Distinguished Paper Award at the 43rd IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy (2022) Wermke actively mentors students interested in security research, with his lab focusing on empirical security studies that bridge technical and human aspects of software security. His research has been supported through institutional affiliations with NC State's security research centers which provide infrastructure for large-scale security ecosystem analyses. He maintains active collaborations with researchers at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security and other institutions, evidenced by multi-institutional publications. His current research agenda continues to explore security challenges in modern software development practices with particular attention to supply chain vulnerabilities and trust mechanisms in distributed development environments.
Heidi Brown is a Professor and Program Director at the University of Arizona , affiliated with multiple programs including the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Entomology and Insect Science, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, and the School of Geography and Development. PhD in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases (Yale University) MPH in International Health Promotion (George Washington University) Postdoctoral experience at Oxford University (Zoology) and CDC (Bacterial Diseases Branch) Her research focuses on infectious disease epidemiology , emphasizing the spatial and temporal dynamics of diseases, vector-borne/zoonotic transmission, and environmental determinants of health. She integrates epidemiological and spatial analysis to address climate change impacts on disease patterns. Recent publications highlight her work linking climate variability to infectious diseases like Campylobacter, stakeholder engagement in climate adaptation, and dual hazard response strategies during the 2020 heat-COVID overlap. Her 2019 Fulbright in Brazil and 2023 sabbatical at Heidelberg Institute of Global Health underscore her international expertise. Scientific Awards: Fulbright (2019) She leads projects such as Adaptation Mal-Adaptation Assessment , Climate and Health Adaptation Monitoring Program (CHAMP) , and initiatives on heat health resilience. Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation for state and local health departments.
Professor Christian Deutscher is a prominent sports economist at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, specializing in the Department of Sport Science within Division V - Sport and Business. As both Research Officer and Internationalization Officer, he leads significant work in sports economics, particularly focusing on betting markets, match-fixing detection, and sports integrity. His research has attracted funding from major institutions including the German Research Foundation. Deutscher's research interests span sports economics, betting market efficiency, match-fixing detection, sports management, and the business aspects of professional sports. His work combines advanced statistical modeling with practical applications in sports integrity monitoring. He has extensively analyzed live betting markets, Bundesliga economics, and the impact of technological innovations like VAR in football. His research often examines the intersection of sports performance, economic incentives, and market behavior. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on empirical studies of sports betting markets, particularly live and in-play betting dynamics. His work demonstrates sophisticated use of state-space models and other advanced statistical techniques to detect market inefficiencies and potential integrity issues. Deutscher frequently collaborates with statisticians and economists to develop warning systems for match-fixing, with particular attention to German football leagues. His research bridges theoretical economics with practical applications in sports governance. Professor Deutscher actively contributes to the European Sport Economics Association (ESEA), having edited special issues of conference proceedings and serving in editorial capacities. His work has been published in leading journals including Journal of Sports Economics, Economic Inquiry, and Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry. As Research Officer for the Faculty of Psychology and Sport Science, Deutscher oversees research initiatives and international collaborations. His current projects include data-based fraud detection in live betting markets, funded by the German Research Foundation across multiple phases. He also serves on various university committees including the Quality Improvement Commission and Examination Board for the Department of Sport Science. Deutscher maintains strong connections with sports organizations and betting industry stakeholders, ensuring his research has practical relevance for sports integrity monitoring. His work on betting market inefficiencies has direct applications for regulatory bodies seeking to protect the integrity of sporting competitions.
Professor Jill Atkins is a Professor of Accounting at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, with a distinguished career spanning accounting and finance. She also serves as a Visiting Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. As a leading academic in sustainable accounting, she has published over 50 journal articles and several influential books, establishing herself as a thought leader in the field of extinction accounting and biodiversity finance. Professor Atkins holds a BA Hons (First Class) in European Economics with a Licence ès Sciences Economiques from the University of Nantes, an MSc in Corporate and International Finance from the University of Durham, and a PhD in Finance from the University of Manchester. She is Series Editor for the de Gruyter Studies in Corporate Governance and has authored the leading international textbook "Corporate Governance and Accountability," now in its 5th edition. Professor Atkins' research focuses on three interconnected areas that have significantly contributed to sustainability accounting literature. Her work on private social and environmental reporting (SER) has evolved into "private integrated reporting," where institutional investor engagement processes increasingly integrate social, environmental, and financial issues. She has pioneered the development of "extinction accounting," creating a framework that has inspired extensive international academic research and influenced investment institutions' pollinator engagement strategies. Her third major contribution involves exploring the historical roots of environmental and ecological accounting, connecting accounting history with sustainability research across various historical periods from Victorian water pollution accounting to 18th century nature diaries. Analysis of Professor Atkins' recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly specialized and urgent environmental accounting. Her work has evolved from general sustainability reporting to highly focused extinction accounting frameworks, with growing attention to historical precedents and cross-cultural applications. The publications demonstrate a sophisticated integration of critical accounting theory with practical applications in biodiversity conservation, showing how accounting mechanisms can serve as tools for species protection and environmental preservation. Her research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing from ecology, history, art, and philosophy to develop comprehensive approaches to extinction governance. Professor Atkins has received significant recognition within the ESG investment industry and governance circles as a thought leader, regularly invited to give keynotes at international practitioner and academic events. She has led influential projects including a Nuffield Foundation-funded study on private SER and has developed innovative frameworks such as the extinction governance model that brings together accounting practices with governance mechanisms aimed at preventing species extinctions. Professor Atkins supervises doctoral candidates in extinction accounting, extinction governance, ESG investment, accounting for biodiversity, and corporate governance (qualitative research). She has established collaborative networks with leading practitioners in responsible investment, sustainability ratings, financial analysis, and reporting framework providers, including the Capitals Coalition, Moody's, Vigeo Eiris, AXA, and the WWF.
Nonhlanhla Dube is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Lancaster University's Management School. She holds a PhD from the University of Groningen and has extensive experience in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, particularly in resource-poor settings and conflict zones. BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics, National University of Science and Technology (2002–2006) BSc (Hons) International Business Administration, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2008–2011) MSc Economics and Business, University of Groningen (2011–2013) PhD in Management Science, University of Groningen (2013–2022) Her research focuses on operations management in humanitarian and public sectors, including supply chain resilience, medicine shortages, and interdisciplinary approaches. She has contributed to projects such as the Gavi-funded Afghanistan vaccine initiative (2016–2021) and the MIA project on UK medicines supply (2020–2024). Her articles explore topics like supply chain resilience in healthcare, strategic agility in medicine systems, and paradox management in humanitarian logistics. She actively collaborates on Global South perspectives addressing supply chain challenges like child labor and sustainability. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work emphasizes impactful research in humanitarian and public sector operations. She supervises PhD student Henry Kasadha and is involved in research groups like the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.
Jonas Eliasson is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), focusing on Communications and Transport Systems. He concurrently serves as Director of Transport Access at the Swedish National Transport Administration and chairs the Planning & Construction committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Previously, he was Director of the Stockholm City Transportation Administration (2016–2019) and a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2007 to 2016. His research emphasizes transport policy design and evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, transport pricing, railway capacity allocation, and public acceptability of policies. He advises governments on sustainable transport planning, congestion pricing, and socio-economic appraisals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, with a focus on accessibility, equity, and climate targets. Key research themes include infrastructure cost overruns, traffic demand reduction strategies, and the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. Recent publications analyze policy impacts, forecasting methods, and carbon-neutral transportation systems. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and socio-political dimensions of transport challenges. Eliasson collaborates with research groups like Railway and Public Transport and contributes to initiatives like the 'Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems' project. Despite extensive professional roles, no formal student advisees are listed. His work is disseminated through journals like Transportation Research Part A and policy reports for national and regional governments.
Thom de Vries is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business, based in the HRM & Organizational Behavior department. He also serves as Program Director for the Master of Science in Human Resource Management and holds a lecturer position in Industrial Engineering Management. His expertise focuses on organizational resilience, team boundary spanning, and infrastructure management. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (cum laude) from the University of Groningen (2015), with prior experience as a Business Researcher at TNO and academic leadership roles in program committees. Education highlights include: Ph.D. in Business Administration (cum laude), University of Groningen (2015) Res. M.A. and M.A. in Business Administration (cum laude), University of Groningen (2011, 2009) B.A. in Public Administration, Thorbecke Academie (2007) Research interests emphasize team dynamics in complex environments, particularly: Resilience and adaptability in critical infrastructure organizations Boundary spanning across teams/organizations Design of multiteam systems for complex tasks Disruption management in supply chains Notable projects include the NGinfra-funded ConCorCom initiative studying coordination during infrastructure challenges, and NWO grants exploring resilience and decision-making under uncertainty. His work has earned awards like the Academy of Management Best Paper Award and multiple teaching recognitions. Grants include: NGINFRA/NWO: ConCorCom (Context, Coordination, Competencies) NWO VENI: Team Boundary Spanning in Disruptions NWO: Resilience-Efficiency Balance in Planning Teaching roles span disciplines including Organizational Behavior, Survey Research, and Experimental Design across faculties. He actively supervises research master students and contributes to executive education programs.
Michael Ward is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University, with a joint appointment at the Monash Sustainability Institute. His research focuses on applied microeconomics and econometrics, particularly addressing environmental and resource sustainability challenges such as water management, pollution regulation, land use policies, and biodiversity conservation. He joined Monash in 2012 after faculty positions at ANU and UC Berkeley. Ward has led multiple research projects, including the RACE for 2030 CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) and adaptive urban water management initiatives. He has been recognized with the 2008 Best Economics Paper Award from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association for his work on food safety and nutrition. His research outputs span 23 peer-reviewed articles, including influential studies on regulatory compliance mechanisms, water pricing strategies, and biodiversity conservation. Ward collaborates internationally and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. Projects : RACE for 2030 CRC (2020–2031), Adaptive Urban Water Management (2012–2017), and household electricity use research (2022). Awards : 2008 Best Economics Paper Award for work on food safety and nutrition. Labs/Teams : Monash Sustainability Institute, interdisciplinary collaborations on energy and environmental policy.
Dr. Barbara Polivka is the Associate Dean for Research and Professor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She holds a BSN and MSN from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health, and a PhD in Nursing from The Ohio State University. Her research focuses on environmental health (e.g., lead poisoning prevention, asthma triggers) and health services research (e.g., public health nursing standards, nursing workforce challenges). She has secured NIH, NIOSH, and AHRQ funding for projects addressing home safety hazards and asthma management in older adults. Professional Affiliations include the American Academy of Nursing (Fellow), American Public Health Association, and Midwest Nursing Research Society. Key grants include current NIEHS funding for real-time asthma exposure monitoring and prior NIOSH support for virtual home safety training. Awards include the Ruth B. Freeman Award (APHA) and Ohio Healthy Homes Achievement Award. Teaching spans undergraduate through doctoral levels, with emphasis on community/public health nursing. Mentored numerous PhD/DNP students in environmental health and health disparities. Current work explores口罩使用对哮喘患者的影响, pandemic-related disinfectant exposure risks, and medication literacy in aging populations.
David Wentzlaff is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University, with associated faculty roles in Computer Science and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). He leads research in computing architecture, green computing, and sustainable system design. As Director of Undergraduate Studies, he shapes educational programs in his field. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, MIT (2012) M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT (2002) B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) Research Focus: Future Computing Systems: Designing manycore architectures, cloud computing infrastructure, and chiplet-based systems for exascale computing. Sustainability: Developing energy-efficient hardware, recyclable computing systems, and eco-friendly decommissioning strategies. Hardware-Software Co-Design: Exploring FPGA integration, in-memory computing, and parallel processing frameworks. Advising & Grants: Advises 8 current graduate students, focusing on topics like chiplet design, neural acceleration, and sustainable computing. Recipient of NSF grants for projects like OpenPiton (open-source manycore research platform) and CAREER awards for energy-efficient architectures. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Wentzlaff Research Group at Princeton. Develops open-source frameworks like PRGA (FPGA prototyping) and OpenPiton (manycore processor).
Dr. Dean G. Kilpatrick is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He holds leadership roles as Director of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and Director of the Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program. His career spans over 50 years with continuous NIH funding since 1985 and extensive extramural grants from agencies like CDC, NIMH, and NIJ. His research focuses on traumatic stress, particularly PTSD prevalence, sexual violence epidemiology, and mental health impacts of mass violence. He pioneered rape crisis advocacy in South Carolina and has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 109), with eight papers cited over 1,000 times. His work influences policy through roles in IOM committees and testimony to U.S. Congress. Key areas of expertise include posttraumatic stress disorder, trauma exposure measurement, and disaster mental health interventions. His recent studies address mass violence community responses, lead exposure screening, and mobile health apps for PTSD mitigation. He has directed major initiatives like the Bounce Back Now intervention trial and the National Survey of Adolescents. Awards include the Presidential Award for Victims of Crime (1990) and the South Carolina Order of the Palmetto (2020). Professional service includes Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Traumatic Stress (1997-2005) and ISTSS presidency (2005-2006). His grants total millions, funding projects on sexual assault policy, disaster preparedness, and trauma genetics. He advises federal agencies on victim services and has trained generations of psychologists through MUSC's clinical programs.
Thierry Warin is a Full Professor of Data Science for International Business at HEC Montréal, directing the Department of International Business. He holds the Professorship in Data Science for International Business and is a Principal Investigator at CIRANO, leading the World Economy theme. His roles include affiliations with Harvard Business School’s Microeconomics of Competitiveness program and the International Trade and Finance Association presidency (2020-2022). Education: PhD from ESSEC Business School (France, 2000). Professional development includes the Harvard Business Analytics Program (2018-2020) and GIS training at Harvard. Research Interests: Data science applications in global economic transformations, including network theory, natural language processing, and computational methods. Focus areas: algorithmic collusion, platform economies, and metadata-driven analyses. He develops open-source tools like the statcanR package and advocates for reproducible research. Articles Trends: Recent work explores AI regulation, algorithmic competition, climate transition plans, and central bank speech analysis. Methodologies span structural topic modeling, social media analytics, and entropy-based frameworks. Awards: Honored with the Highly Commended Paper Award (2017-2018) and Emerald Literati Award (2018) for reverse innovation research. Recognized for contributions to computational social science and regulatory frameworks. Advising & Grants: Supervised 16 master’s projects since 2019, focusing on data science applications in global business challenges. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor data hub. Labs & Philanthropy: Founded quantum simulations and leads Ed’Haîti , an NGO addressing education in Haiti. Collaborates on Science des données au féminin en Afrique , empowering 200 African women with data science skills.
