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Anita GohdesView profile

Professor

• International Security
• Cyber Security
• Political Science
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Prof. Anita Gohdes is a Professor of International and Cyber Security at the Hertie School in Berlin, funded by NXP Semiconductors Germany and supported by Stifterverband. Her research focuses on cyberpolitics, state violence dynamics, and large-scale quantitative analyses of state actions. Previously, she held an Assistant Professorship in International Relations at the University of Zurich and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center. Since 2009, she has collaborated with the Human Rights Data Analysis Group (HRDAG). She advises international organizations like the German Federal Foreign Office, World Bank, and UN on state fragility and security. Her book Repression in the Digital Age (Oxford UP) examines surveillance and censorship in modern authoritarianism. She leads research at the Centre for International Security, exploring intersections of technology and global security. Awards include the German Dissertation Prize in Social Sciences (Körber Foundation) and the Walter Isard Prize (Peace Science Society) for her Mannheim University doctoral work. Her recent research spans AI governance, civil resistance in digital contexts, and pandemic-era polarization. She has published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science and Nature Human Behavior .

Christopher M. FedericoView profile

Professor

• Political Psychology
• Ideology and Belief Systems
• Intergroup Attitudes
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Christopher M. Federico is Professor of Political Science and Psychology at the University of Minnesota and holds the Arleen C. Carlson Professorship of American Government and Politics. He currently serves as President of the International Society of Political Psychology and was former Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for the Study of Political Psychology. His work bridges political science and psychology, focusing on ideology, political preferences, and intergroup relations. Ph.D.: Social Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, 2001 M.A.: Social Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1996 B.A.: Psychology, University of California, Berkeley, 1995 Professor Federico’s research explores the psychological underpinnings of political ideology, emphasizing how personality, identity, and cognitive needs shape partisan preferences and intergroup dynamics. His work integrates quantitative methods to analyze polarization, authoritarianism, and collective narcissism. Recent studies examine anti-democratic attitudes among partisans, misinformation about critical race theory, and the role of affective polarization in political behavior. His recent publications highlight trends in political psychology, including experimental approaches to understanding moral foundations, the impact of epistemic motivation on policy preferences, and the intersection of religiosity and nationalism in Poland. These works reflect a focus on ideological asymmetry, psychological drivers of polarization, and the contextual factors influencing political behavior. 2007 Erik Erikson Award for Early Career Achievements (International Society of Political Psychology) 2007 Roberta Sigel Junior Scholar Paper Award (International Society of Political Psychology) 2009 Morton Deutsch Award (International Society for Justice Research) 2018 David O. Sears Book Award (International Society of Political Psychology) for Open Versus Closed As a leading figure in political psychology, Federico has co-authored foundational texts like Open Versus Closed: Personality, Identity, and the Politics of Redistribution (2017) and co-edited volumes honoring pioneers in the field. His research has been supported by extensive grants and collaborations, influencing debates on democratic citizenship, economic policy preferences, and the psychological roots of political polarization.

Agostino CapponiView profile

Professor

• Systemic Risk
• Financial Technology
• Blockchain and Crypto Economics
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Agostino Capponi is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at Columbia University, affiliated with Columbia Engineering and the Data Science Institute (DSI). He holds academic fellowships at the Luohan Academy (Alibaba Group) and the Fintech@Cornell Center. His research focuses on systemic risk, financial technology, blockchain economics, and machine learning applications in finance. He has authored a best-selling book on machine learning in financial markets and received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and the JP Morgan AI Faculty Research Award. Education: Master's and PhD in Computer Science and Applied & Computational Mathematics from Caltech (2006-2009). Professional roles include Editor of Management Science , co-editor of Mathematics and Financial Economics , and leadership positions in the Bachelier Finance Society and INFORMS Finance Section. His research has been funded by NSF, DARPA, J.P. Morgan, Ethereum Foundation, and others. Research interests span blockchain governance, decentralized finance protocols, and systemic risk mitigation in financial networks. Notable contributions include work on liquidity risk, crypto-economic systems, and causal inference in financial modeling. Media coverage includes American Banker, Vox, and Chicago Booth Review. He holds a patent in military network tracking and served as a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

• Digital marketing strategy
• Content marketing
• Digital advertising
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Dr. Jackie Cameron is a Lecturer and Deputy Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) Marketing with Digital Media at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School. With a PhD from the University of Stirling and industry experience in digital media/marketing across China, Europe, and Africa, she integrates academic expertise with practical insights. Her work focuses on digital marketing strategy, content marketing, and AI-era pedagogy. Education: PhD (Stirling), MA (Nottingham), BJRN (Rhodes), FHEA Her research explores human behavior in digital ecosystems, AI-driven content creation tools, and pedagogical innovations in assessment policies. Google Scholar publications highlight equity in deadline extensions, conscientious branding, and digital transformation. Recent lectures and workshops (e.g., BINUS Business School 2024) address AI integration in education. She contributes to conferences like the Global Brand Conference and serves as external examiner for MA/MSc programs at LIBF, Bournemouth, and Salford Universities. Active in scholarship of learning and teaching, she supervises research students across levels and locations (UK, Vietnam), convenes postgraduate modules, and develops research tools for media practitioners.

Christian HomburgView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Sales Management
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Christian Homburg is a Professor of Marketing and Director of the Institute for Market-Oriented Management (IMU) at the University of Mannheim Business School. He holds additional positions as Distinguished Professorial Fellow at the University of Manchester and Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne. His leadership extends to his former role as Managing Director of the Mannheim Business School (2006-2010), where he significantly expanded student enrollment and established globally recognized MBA programs. Homburg's research primarily focuses on business-to-business marketing, sales management, pricing, and customer relationship management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in understanding the relationship between customer satisfaction and loyalty, market-oriented organizational culture, and service quality. His research methodology frequently integrates quantitative approaches with structural equation modeling to examine complex marketing phenomena. He has pioneered work in customer experience management and effective customer journey design, reflecting the evolving nature of marketing in digital environments. Homburg's publication portfolio includes over 40 articles in the three leading marketing journals (Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research) and numerous influential books. His work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational research on market orientation and customer satisfaction toward more contemporary topics like customer experience management and digital customer journeys. His research maintains a strong emphasis on empirical validation while addressing practical business challenges. Research.com Business and Management in Germany Leader Award (2021-2025) Fellow of the American Marketing Association (lifetime achievement) Ranked fourth worldwide for research productivity in top marketing journals (2011-2022) Most research-intensive professor in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (WirtschaftsWoche 2018, 2020, 2023) Honorary doctorates from Copenhagen Business School (2006) and Technical University Freiberg (2008) Professor Homburg actively supervises doctoral students and leads research initiatives through the Institute for Market-Oriented Management. His research has been supported by significant academic grants, though specific grant details aren't provided in the source material. His work has influenced both academic theory and business practice, particularly in European markets. The Institute for Market-Oriented Management serves as his primary research hub, where he collaborates with academic staff members including Nicola Weber and Matthias Kleinermann. His research team focuses on translating theoretical marketing concepts into practical business applications, with particular emphasis on B2B contexts.

Joshua M. ScaccoView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Communication
• Media Content and Effects
• Quantitative Research Methods
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Joshua M. Scacco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and founding Director of the Center for Sustainable Democracy at the University of South Florida, College of Arts & Sciences. His work bridges political communication, media effects, and quantitative research methods, with a focus on democratic governance in the digital age. Education: PhD, University of Texas at Austin Dr. Scacco’s research explores how communication technologies can strengthen democratic institutions, addressing topics like presidential digital rhetoric, health misinformation, election integrity, and media accountability. He employs computational methods and experimental designs to analyze media ecosystems. Recent publications examine: Health communication challenges during the pandemic Political misinformation on social platforms Democratic backsliding and press responsibility Interactive media effects on political behavior Dr. Scacco partners with the U.S. Department of State, journalism nonprofits, and local governments. He is affiliated with the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.

Caterina CrucianiView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Economics
• Behavioral Finance
• Trust in Financial Advisory
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Caterina Cruciani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management , Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as a member of the University Scientific Instrumentation Service Center (CSA) Management Committee and is affiliated with the Research Institute for Social Innovation . Research Interests Trust dynamics in financial advisory Behavioral finance and investor decision-making Sustainability disclosure and ESG integration Digital transformation in financial services Regional economic development and SME financing Agent-based modeling of cooperative behavior Key Article Trends (2009-2024): Span 15 years of research on financial trust (12 publications), behavioral economics (10), sustainability (6), and digital finance (5). Methodologically combines experimental economics , structural equation modeling , and Supervised Topic Modeling for ESG discourse analysis.

Kathryn ThierView profile

Research Fellow

• Solutions Journalism
• Climate Change Communication
• Health Communication
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Dr. Kathryn Thier is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication Science and Social Cognition from the University of Maryland and previously taught journalism at the University of Oregon, where she co-founded The Catalyst Journalism Project. Her research examines Solutions Journalism and its capacity to drive pro-social outcomes in Climate Change Communication and Health Communication . She investigates how solution-oriented reporting influences public engagement, policy support, and health behaviors. Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate methodological diversity including meta-analyses, content analyses, and experimental designs. Dominant themes include: Health/climate misinformation mitigation Solution-oriented framing effects Equity-focused communication strategies Policy engagement mechanisms She maintains a strong emphasis on quantitative rigor and interdisciplinary applications.

Jeffrey S. Debies-CarlView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Social Psychology
• Urban Studies
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Jeffrey S. Debies-Carl is a Professor in the Psychology Department and Sociology Program at the University of New Haven's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the interplay between physical and virtual environments and social behavior, including urban legends, conspiracy theories, and subcultural dynamics. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Sociology from Ohio State University and Kent State University. Debies-Carl's work spans methodologies from quantitative analysis to ethnography, addressing topics like the transformation of legends in digital spaces, urban environments' influence on attitudes, and subcultural use of physical/virtual spaces. He has authored/co-authored books and articles in journals such as Journal of Folklore Research and Social Science Information . He has received an Honorable Mention Award for Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs (2015). His teaching includes courses in sociology, social psychology, and research methods, emphasizing experiential learning. He actively mentors students and contributes to media discussions on topics like conspiracy theories and public spaces.

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Human Development
• Quantitative Psychology
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Marco Del Giudice is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Italy, and holds a Research Associate Professor position at the Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico. He obtained his PhD in 2007 from the University of Turin. His research focuses on evolutionary psychology, developmental plasticity, and the evolution of personality and sex differences. He has received the Early Career Award from the Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2016). Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Turin, 2007. Research interests include the evolution of human behavior and development, particularly in areas such as personality, sex differences, and psychopathology. He explores topics like the biology of middle childhood, stress responsivity, and the application of evolutionary frameworks to mental health classification. Early Career Award, Human Behavior and Evolution Society (2016) No specific advising students or grants are detailed in the provided texts, though his research activities likely involve collaborative grants and mentorship. His work is conducted within the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Trieste and in collaboration with international teams, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in evolutionary and developmental psychology.

Karin PetersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Leisure Studies
• Cultural Geography
• Sociology
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Karin Peters is an Assistant Professor in the Cultural Geography Group at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in leisure, public space, diversity, and social integration. Her research focuses on how marginalized groups, particularly Muslim women and migrants, navigate leisure spaces in the Netherlands and Europe. She holds degrees in Agricultural Economics and Cultural Anthropology, blending interdisciplinary perspectives to study migration, urban environments, and cultural geography. Her work emphasizes the role of public spaces in fostering social cohesion and addressing exclusion. Key projects include analyzing the impact of weather on tourism experiences and the negotiation of identity among diasporic communities. Peters is part of the Mobilities cluster and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Vrijetijdstudies . Her research spans urban sociology, migration regimes, and the intersection of leisure with socio-cultural dynamics. Peters' publications address topics like multicultural neighborhood integration, gendered leisure constraints, and the commodification of landscapes in UNESCO Geoparks. She advocates for inclusive public spaces and sustainable tourism policies, contributing to both academic discourse and practical urban planning initiatives.

Kristina HeinonenView profile

Professor

• Service Marketing
• Customer Experience
• Service Innovation
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Kristina Heinonen is a Professor of Service and Relationship Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Hanken School of Economics, and holds a Professor II appointment at the Norwegian School of Economics. She has led key roles such as Head of Subject (Marketing) and Director of the Centre for Relationship Marketing and Service Management (CERS) at Hanken (2010–2023). Her research focuses on service innovation, customer experience, and value creation, leveraging technologies to drive strategic service initiatives. She is a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and has held visiting roles at institutions across Europe. Her academic leadership extends to co-chairing the American Marketing Association’s Service Special Interest Group (AMA SERVSIG) and serving on the board of Karlstad University’s CTF Center for Service Research. She also contributes to global initiatives like ServCollab, a nonprofit fostering human-centered service collaboration. Her pedagogical expertise spans undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs, alongside mentoring doctoral researchers. Kristina’s awards include the Evert Gummesson Outstanding Research Award and multiple Emerald Literati Awards. She actively advises companies in service, food, retail, and financial sectors, and leads the Finnish Innovation Index, an annual assessment of corporate innovation capabilities. Her interdisciplinary research bridges academic rigor with practical applications, emphasizing customer-centric frameworks and sustainability in service systems.

Dorret I. BoomsmaView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Genetics
• Twin Studies
• Quantitative Genetics
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Dorret I. Boomsma is a Full Professor of Biological Psychology at the Free University of Amsterdam and the Free University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, where she has served as Head of Department since 1998. She has built a substantial research group of over 40 people, largely funded through competitive grants and awards received over the past two decades. Her educational background includes a BA in Psychology (cum laude, 1979), MA in Psychophysiology (cum laude, 1983), and a PhD in Quantitative Genetics (cum laude, 1992), all from the Free University of Amsterdam. She also earned an MA in Biological Psychology and Behavior Genetics from the University of Colorado. Professor Boomsma's research focuses on the genetic and biological basis of individual differences in normal and abnormal behavior, health, and cognition. Her work explores etiological pathways to complex behavioral and neuropsychiatric traits and common diseases, with particular emphasis on twin studies and large-scale longitudinal genetic-epidemiological research through the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR). She has made significant contributions to understanding the genetics of twinning and has conducted extensive genetic linkage, association, and expression studies through the NTR Biobank project. Her publication record reflects a strong focus on genetic epidemiology, with numerous high-impact papers in prestigious journals. Her work spans diverse areas including ADHD, migraine genetics, brain development, smoking behavior, and the genetic architecture of complex traits. She has published over 730 papers with more than 19,000 citations, demonstrating the significant impact of her research in the field of behavioral genetics. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Spinoza Premium (2002) - the highest scientific award in the Netherlands ERC Advanced Grant (2008) Hendrik Muller Award (2009) from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences KNAW Merian Prize (2011) NARSAD established investigator award (2011) James Shield Award (2002) from the International Society for the Study of Twins Membership in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Sciences (KNAW) (2001) Professor Boomsma has demonstrated exceptional ability in securing research funding, which has allowed her to grow her research team from 12 members in 1998 to over 40 members by 2009. Her group attracts outstanding PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and professional colleagues. She is also committed to public outreach, ensuring that the results of her scientific work reach beyond academic circles. She directs the Netherlands Twin Register Biobank, a significant resource for genetic epidemiological studies that has enabled numerous genome-wide association studies and other genetic research. Her work with the NTR has established it as one of the world's leading twin registries.

Andrew HoView profile

Professor

• Educational Assessment
• Diversity and Inclusion in Education
• Educational Inequality
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Andrew Ho is the Charles William Eliot Professor of Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education (HGSE). He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University. His research focuses on improving educational assessment design, particularly in measuring educational progress and inequality. He developed the Stanford Education Data Archive (SEDA), a national repository of student achievement data, and advocates for low-stakes assessment use in policy. Ho has held leadership roles including Immediate Past President of the National Council on Measurement in Education and trustee of the Carnegie Foundation. He advises seven U.S. states' testing programs and teaches graduate courses in statistics and psychometrics at HGSE. His work emphasizes the importance of accurate assessment during crises like the pandemic, advocating for standardized testing as part of a multi-measure 'census' approach to identify learning disparities and allocate resources effectively. Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Stanford, 2005), M.S. in Statistics (Stanford) Affiliations: Harvard Graduate School of Education, Technical Advisory Committees for 7 states Key Projects: SEDA, Assessment Literacy initiatives, pandemic-era testing advocacy His research bridges psychometrics with policy, emphasizing equitable assessment practices. Notable contributions include frameworks for interpreting test scores in multi-measure systems and critiques of 'learning loss' terminology favoring actionable 'learning lag' perspectives. Ho's recent work addresses pandemic-era education challenges through rigorous data analysis and policy recommendations.

Katrin LeifelsView profile

Lecturer

• Occupational Health
• Stress Prevention
• Psychosocial Work Aspects
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Katrin Leifels is a Lecturer in Construction Management at RMIT University's School of PCPM. Her research focuses on occupational health, stress prevention, mental wellbeing, and psychosocial work aspects. She also explores human resource management, cultural diversity in teams, and workplace safety. Katrin holds a PhD and has received scholarships during her postgraduate studies, alongside industry-focused research grants. She has extensive teaching experience across RMIT and universities in Germany and China, and previously led projects at a German research institute, with industry experience in automotive and aviation sectors. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'The Psychosocial Work Environment' and 'Work Health and Safety Intervention Project.' Katrin actively presents at international conferences and collaborates with industry partners. Her work spans construction safety, intercultural teamwork dynamics, and the impact of university environments on staff wellbeing. She is open to supervising Masters and PhD students. Research highlights include analyzing stressors in multicultural teams, cultural intelligence in global workforces, and systematic reviews on psychological harm in construction. Her contributions emphasize practical solutions for workplace mental health and safety, bridging academic research with industry applications.