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• Information Systems
• Digital Economy
• Design Research
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Matti Rossi is a Professor of Information Systems at Aalto University School of Business. He holds affiliations at the Department of Information and Service Management. His career includes roles as a Research Fellow at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Visiting Assistant Professor at Georgia State University, and Visiting Researcher at Claremont Graduate University and NYU Stern School of Business. He has led major research projects funded by芬兰's Technological Development Center and the Academy of Finland. His 2013 Millennium Distinction Award recognizes contributions to open source and data research. Education background includes advanced studies in information systems and business management, though specific degree details are not provided. His research focuses on digital economy innovations, design science, open data strategies, and ethical implications of emerging technologies. Recent work explores AI ethics, blockchain applications, virtual reality training systems, and gig economy dynamics. Publications emphasize methodological advancements in information systems research, including multimethod frameworks, topic modeling with domain knowledge, and design science contributions. His work bridges academic theory with practical business challenges, particularly in digital transformation, data monetization, and platform governance. Awards: 2013 Millennium Distinction Award Grants: Multiple Academy of Finland grants for digital innovation projects Labs: Active in Aalto's digital services innovation ecosystems and virtual reality training platforms Research teams collaborate internationally on projects like citizen digital twins, cybersecurity education systems, and sustainable urban development using Minecraft-based platforms. Current work addresses AI-generated content ethics, metaverse security training, and equitable labor practices in digital gig economies.

• Sustainable Development
• Regional Economics
• Circular Economy
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Mariann Szabó is an Assistant Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics , affiliated with the Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability. Her academic focus spans regional economics, sustainable development, and spatial planning. Research Interests : Circular economy implementation in urban areas Prosumption theory and sustainable lifestyles Brownfield redevelopment for cultural use Regional resilience and socioeconomic impact analysis Interregional learning frameworks Scientific Contributions : Recent publications analyze urban sustainability transitions, local loyalty metrics, and cultural heritage valorization. Her work connects theoretical frameworks like the KRAFT Programme with practical policy implementation. Recognition : New National Excellence Program (NEP) Doctoral Research Scholarship Labs & Collaborations : Affiliated with Ferenc Miszlivetz's Lab and involved in the Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE NiCE project. She contributes to European engineering education transformation through the EELISA Alliance.

Timothy RecuberView profile

Associate Professor

• Mass Media
• Digital Culture
• Emotions
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Timothy Recuber is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Smith College, specializing in the intersection of mass media, digital culture, and emotional responses to societal phenomena. His research explores how digital technologies reshape death rituals, disaster narratives, and collective memory formation. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology from The Graduate Center, City University of New York M.A. and B.A. in Sociology from University of Maryland, College Park His scholarly work analyzes the emotional economy of digital spaces, focusing on topics like empathy fatigue, disaster commodification, and the ethics of algorithmic grief practices. Recent publications examine the evolution of commemorative practices in digital environments and the sociological implications of media spectacles. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary digital sociology, particularly how online platforms mediate collective trauma responses and reshape cultural memory mechanisms through user-generated content and algorithmic curation.

• Agricultural Economics
• Dairy Farming
• Renewable Energy
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Piotr Bórawski serves as Professor in the Department of Agrotechnology and Agribusiness at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland (email: pboraw@uwm.edu.pl). With 277 publications, 21 supervised theses, and an h-index of 19 (Web of Science), his work bridges agricultural systems and economic policy analysis. His research centers on dairy farming economics and renewable energy systems, particularly biomass production and energy policy implementation in Poland. Key interests include competitiveness assessment of dairy farms, sustainability metrics for agricultural energy systems, and EU policy impacts on national markets. Methodologically, he employs econometric modeling, panel data analysis, and multidimensional index development to examine energy consumption patterns and agricultural productivity. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Energy poverty measurement and renewable adoption in Polish households, (2) Dairy farm competitiveness analysis across EU member states using financial metrics like return on equity, and (3) Geospatial-economic studies of Poland's GDP and energy infrastructure within EU sustainability frameworks. His work consistently addresses pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and ecological-economic trade-offs in agricultural modernization. Professor Bórawski has supervised 21 graduate theses and secured funding for 2 research projects, demonstrating sustained engagement in training next-generation scholars and securing competitive research support. His publication record indicates active collaboration within European agricultural economics networks, particularly through analyses of Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) datasets and EU policy evaluation frameworks.

• Consumer Economics
• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Consumption
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Aleksandra Karolina Burgiel-Szewc serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Consumption Research within the Faculty of Management at the University of Economics in Katowice. Her academic profile demonstrates significant contributions to the field of economics and finance with a specialized focus on consumer-related research areas. Dr. Burgiel-Szewc's research expertise encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of consumer economics: Consumer Behavior and Decision-Making Processes Sustainable Consumption Patterns and Practices Economic Development in Consumer Markets Consumer Psychology and Attitude Formation Market Research Methodologies and Analysis Generational Differences in Consumption (particularly Generation Z) Consumer Typology and Segmentation Prosumption and Collaborative Consumption Models With 31 documented publications and a total ministerial score of 600, her scholarly output reflects substantial contribution to academic knowledge in consumer economics. Her research particularly emphasizes sustainable consumption practices, consumer behavior patterns, and the emerging phenomenon of prosumption where consumers also participate as producers. The h-index of 1 (based on Web of Science citations) indicates the impact of her published work within the academic community. Dr. Burgiel-Szewc maintains an active research profile with 17 documented research activities and has contributed one significant research dataset to the academic community. Her work shows particular interest in how economic development intersects with consumer behavior, especially regarding sustainable practices and generational differences in consumption patterns. The keywords derived from her publications reveal strong focus on consumer attitudes, preferences, and behaviors within contemporary economic contexts.

• Theory and Methodology in Industrial Design
• Design Philosophy
• Aesthetic and Ethical Dimensions of Design
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Professor Gulname Turan is a distinguished faculty member at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, Department of Industrial Design, where she has served as a Professor since 2018. Previously, she held positions as Associate Professor (2013-2018) and Doctor Lecturer (2010-2013) at the same institution. Her academic career spans over two decades, with additional teaching experience at Accademia di Belle Arti-Sassari Design (2015) and University of Art and Design Helsinki Applied Design (2006-2007). Her educational background includes a PhD in Art History from Istanbul Technical University, where she completed her doctoral studies in 2009. She earned her Master's degree in Industrial Product Design (with thesis) from Istanbul Technical University (1999-2002) and her undergraduate degree from the same university's Industrial Design Department (1994-1999). Prof. Turan's research interests span the theoretical and practical dimensions of industrial design, with particular focus on design philosophy, aesthetic and ethical dimensions, historical, cultural and social contexts of design, design history and theories, design methods, product and service design, and strategic design. Her work bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design practices, exploring how historical contexts inform modern design solutions. Her publication record reveals a consistent scholarly output with increasing focus on biophilic design, user experience, healthcare service design, and the intersection of design with social and political issues. Recent work shows a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research combining design with psychology, healthcare, environmental studies, and social policy. Her 2025 article 'The Hidden Canvas' represents the cutting edge of her research in design cognition, while her healthcare service design work demonstrates practical applications of design thinking in critical medical contexts. 10th NATIONAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AWARDS (TMMOB Chamber of Landscape Architects, 2018) Design Turkey Good Design Award (MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, 2016) Prof. Turan has supervised over 20 theses at Istanbul Technical University, mentoring doctoral and master's students across diverse design research topics. Her current research portfolio includes significant projects such as 'Developing an Understanding of the Agency of Design in Politics Participation and Commons' (2023-2025) and 'Examination of Alternative Food Networks with Design Thinking Approach' (2022-2023), reflecting her commitment to applying design thinking to complex societal challenges. She has also led multiple iterations of the 'My Sister Project' focused on women's economic participation through design awareness. As Program Head (2020-present, previously 2016-2019) and Deputy Director of Research and Application Center (2018-2021), Prof. Turan has played a significant role in shaping design education and research at ITU. Her international collaborations and focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications position her as a leading figure in contemporary design academia.

• Energy Policy
• Solar Planning
• Sustainable Transitions
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Dr. Costanza Concetti is a Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen working on the ESRC project 'Solar Planning in the UK'. Her research examines the sociomaterial assembling of sustainable transitions in energy systems. Key research areas: Solar farm deployment in the UK Power system reconfigurations Regional/national legislation on shared prosumption Governance structure changes

• Digital Culture
• Internet Research
• Research Project Management
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Dr. Piotr Siuda is an Associate Professor at Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz (UKW), specializing in digital culture, internet research, and research project management. He is actively involved in training academic staff and leading national and international scientific projects. His research interests include digital culture, prosumption, e-commerce, and the effective management of research initiatives. He applies his expertise in both academic teaching and professional development workshops, focusing on practical tools and methodologies for researchers. Dr. Siuda has contributed to projects funded by the National Science Centre (NCN) and participates in international academic collaborations, such as the InTraDo project under the NAWA STER Programme. He recently led a workshop on Research Project Management for the Doctoral School of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, highlighting his role as a trainer and expert in scientific coordination. He has not listed any scientific awards in the provided text. Dr. Siuda advises on research practices and project implementation, drawing from extensive experience in managing complex research teams and initiatives. His training emphasizes experience-sharing, problem-solving, and the use of effective tools in research environments. No specific laboratory or research team is mentioned in the available information.

Ludmila STRIUKOVAView profile

Professor

• Business Model Innovation
• Enterprise 4.0
• Internet of Things
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Ludmila STRIUKOVA is a Professor at SKEMA Business School, holding roles as Associate Dean for the Innovation Academy and former Head of the Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Economics department. She has held academic positions at institutions including University College London, King’s College, LSE, and Euromonitor since 2001. Her research focuses on disruptive technologies (3D printing, IoT, blockchain), business model innovation, and intellectual property management. Education includes a HDR from Université de Strasbourg (2018), a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London (2005), and dual MSc degrees from Kingston University (2001) and Moscow Technical University (2000). Her research interests span business model innovation, enterprise 4.0, social entrepreneurship, and open innovation. Key contributions include studies on 3D printing’s impact on entrepreneurship and co-creation dynamics in digital platforms. She has been a Senior Fellow at the UK Higher Education Academy (2016) and serves as Senior Editor for the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Her work emphasizes Fab Labs, open source hardware, and the interplay between technology and consumer behavior. Ludmila has published widely on topics such as digital rights management, university-industry knowledge exchange, and the role of social capital in virtual teams. She has advised startups and spoken at industry events, bridging academic research with practical business challenges. Her current affiliations include the SKEMA Centre for Sustainability Studies, contributing to sustainability-driven innovation initiatives.

• Media systems
• Journalism
• Communication and Information Sciences
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Ragne Kõuts-Klemm is an Associate Professor in Sociology of Journalism at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Social Studies, with a 20-year academic career (2002–present). Her research spans media systems, journalism practices, digital society, and communication sciences, focusing on topics like disinformation, media resilience, and societal transformation. Doctor's Degree (2013): Media-connected society analysis Research Master's Degree (2002): Minority representation in Estonian journalism Her recent work examines data journalism skills, Baltic media systems, and slow journalism innovations. Projects include combating disinformation, digital copyright law, and media monitoring of Russian-speaking communities. Scientific awards: 2002 Estonian National Contest for Young Scientists, I Prize. Administrative roles: Estonian Press Council member (2020–2024), UNESCO IPDC expert (2023–), and SA Kultuurileht board member (2023–).

Sven StollfußView profile

Professor

• Media Change
• Book Culture
• Digital Publications
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Sven Stollfuß is a Professor of Media Change with a focus on book culture and digital publications at the Institute of Communication and Media Studies, University of Leipzig. He has held this position since February 2023 and leads several significant research projects, including the DFG project "Plattformisierung öffentlich-rechtlicher Medien" (Platformization of Public Service Media) which examines the ARD/ZDF Content Network funk. His academic journey includes serving as a Junior Professor for Digital Media Culture at Leipzig University (2016-2023), and he has held visiting positions at institutions including Université de Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens. Dr. Stollfuß completed his PhD in Media Studies at Philipps-University Marburg between 2009-2012, where he also completed his undergraduate studies in Media Studies, New German Literature and European Ethnology. His academic career has included research positions at the University of Bayreuth, University of Mannheim, and Philipps-University Marburg. Professor Stollfuß's research centers on the changing conditions of platformization in digital media, book, and publishing culture. His work investigates how digital platforms transform traditional media ecosystems, with particular attention to production, publication, and reception processes. He examines the reciprocal relationship between media and book culture in the digital age, contextualizing contemporary transformations within historical frameworks. His theoretical and methodological approach combines media and cultural studies with social science perspectives. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on platformization phenomena across multiple domains - from public service media networks to social reading platforms like Wattpad. A notable trend in his work is the examination of how algorithmic processes and data-driven publishing schemes reshape traditional book culture. His research also explores emerging phenomena like Bookstagram and BookTok, analyzing how social media transforms book reviewing and reading communities. Professor Stollfuß is actively involved in research infrastructure development, serving on the Steering Board of the DFG Consortium for Research Data Management NFDI4Culture. He is building the Research Lab Digital Publishing Cultures, which aims to connect basic and innovation research on digital publishing transformations. His team currently consists of two research assistants, three student assistants, and administrative support. The professorship under his leadership is developing innovative approaches to understanding media change, with particular emphasis on the intersection of traditional book culture and emerging digital platforms. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical investigations of contemporary media transformations.

Revşan ŞenView profile

Lecturer

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Digital Media
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Revşan Şen is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Rectorate Media and Communication Research and Application Center, specializing in Journalism and Media Studies. Her work critically examines digital media transformations, disinformation ecosystems, and hyperlocal communication dynamics, with significant focus on Turkey's post-earthquake context and Syrian refugee communities in Gaziantep. Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Journalism and Media Studies, Kocaeli University (2020-2025) Master's in Communication and Social Transformation, Gaziantep University (2016-2018) Bachelor's in Journalism, Akdeniz University (2014-2016) Şen's research centers on Journalism, Digital Media, and Migration Studies, with particular expertise in disinformation landscapes within cybergettos, AI's impact on journalistic practices, and hyperlocal media's role in disaster response. Her fieldwork with Syrian migrants explores traditional medicine transmission via social media and hate speech dynamics, while her 2023-2024 publications critically analyze precarity among Gaziantep's local journalists and WhatsApp's function as emergency communication infrastructure during earthquakes. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals three dominant thematic clusters: (1) Digital disruption in journalism (AI ethics, deinfluencing movements, infinite scrolling culture), (2) Crisis communication (earthquake coverage, hyperlocal solidarity networks), and (3) Migration-media intersections (hate speech, ethnomedicine transmission, refugee representation). Her methodology combines critical media analysis with ethnographic fieldwork, often focusing on Gaziantep's unique context as a refugee-hosting city. As principal investigator for the TÜBİTAK 1003 project 'Intercultural Communication Patterns of Syrian Immigrants and Gaziantep Locals' (2019-2022), she examined communication dynamics between refugees and host communities. Her current teaching portfolio includes Desktop Publishing and Digital Publishing courses, reflecting her commitment to practical media production skills alongside critical theory. She operates within Gaziantep University's Media and Communication Research and Application Center, which serves as her primary research hub for media innovation projects and community-focused communication initiatives targeting Gaziantep's diverse population.

• Sustainable Development
• Regional Economics
• Urban Planning
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Szabó Mariann is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Her research focuses on sustainable urban and rural development, circular economy, regional planning, and resilient regions. She has contributed extensively to studies on prosumption, brownfield redevelopment, and social innovation. Education: Regional Economics, Regional Economic Development, Regional and Urban Marketing Her research highlights the integration of sustainable consumption practices into urban planning, emphasizing circular economy models and interregional learning. She has explored the socio-economic impacts of brownfield renewal and cultural heritage valorization for regional growth. Scientific Awards: New National Excellence Program (NEP) Doctoral Research Scholarship (2017-2018) Szabó has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications (2018-2024) on sustainable development, local loyalty, and urban-rural dynamics. She collaborates with researchers like Ferenc Miszlivetz and participates in EU-funded projects such as Interreg CENTRAL EUROPE NiCE.

• Sociology
• Chinese Film Industry
• Economic Sociology
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Seio Nakajima is a Professor at Waseda University's Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, specializing in Sociology and Chinese Film Industry research. His work spans Cultural Studies , Media Sociology , and Network Analysis , with a focus on Chinese cinema's institutional dynamics and automobile industry transformation. Director of Research Institute of Auto Parts Industries (2024-2026) Concurrent Researcher at Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society Research interests center on: Chinese cinematic field analysis using Bourdieu's field theory Prosumption dynamics in digital media (Bilibili/Nico Nico Douga) Sustainable automobile culture in carbon-neutral societies US-China strategic action fields in technology sectors His network analysis of Chinese film production organizations (1979-2013) created foundational datasets for economic sociology of cinema. Current projects examine: 2024-2029 Sustainable automobile culture social dimensions 2023 New media documentary industry in China 2023 Chinese film industry institutional evolution