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• Production Management
• Supply Chain
• Logistics
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Roland De Guio serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanics at the National Institute of Applied Sciences Strasbourg (INSA Strasbourg) and conducts research within the CSIP team of the ICube laboratory. His teaching encompasses supply chain management, maintenance, and modeling-simulation-optimization of activity systems including production, services, and logistics. His research focuses on Production Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, and Optimization of Discrete Event Systems. He integrates TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) and data analysis to innovate in industrial systems, particularly for sustainable and resilient supply chains. Teaching keywords reflect applied methodologies in Simulation, Flow Management, and Lean Manufacturing. Analysis of recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a dominant trend toward integrating discrete event simulation with inventive problem-solving frameworks like TRIZ to address complex industrial challenges. Key application areas include emergency department optimization, remanufacturing systems, lean-green supply chain integration, and industry 4.0 implementation, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision processes and digital twin applications. As a core member of the CSIP research team at ICube laboratory, De Guio engages in industrial collaborations providing expert advice, equipment support, and professional development for working practitioners. His intervention model bridges academic research with real-world production system challenges through simulation-based problem structuring and optimization.

Allison ButtsView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Oncology Supportive Care
• Pain Management
• Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes
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Allison Butts is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky's Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science. She serves as Clinical Coordinator of the medical oncology service line at UK’s Markey Cancer Center and directs the Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program. Her roles include providing pharmaceutical care in the Comprehensive Breast Care Center and teaching through precepting pharmacy students and residents in ambulatory oncology rotations. Dr. Butts holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky. She completed PGY1 pharmacy residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and PGY2 oncology residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Her research focuses on oncology supportive care, pain management in cancer patients, breast cancer outcomes, and residency training optimization. Her recent publications address topics such as relative dose intensity in HER2+ breast cancer, oncology stewardship practices, and residency application evaluation processes. Dr. Butts has no explicitly stated scientific awards. Her academic contributions include mentoring residents and students, contributing to the development of medication delivery systems for oncology patients, and advancing residency training standards in pharmacy practice. She leads teams in the Markey Cancer Center’s oncology service line and residency program, emphasizing clinical excellence and educational innovation. Her work integrates patient care, research, and training to improve outcomes in oncology pharmacy practice.

Victória MeloView profile

Research Fellow

• Digital Twin
• Digital Product Passport
• Smart Manufacturing
• +6 more

Victória Melo is a PhD student in computer engineering at the University of Salamanca, Spain, and a research fellow at the Research Centre in Digitization and Intelligent Robotics (CeDRI) at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal. Funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT, Portugal) under Grant 2022.13868.BD, she operates within IPB's School of Technology and Management with a focus on advanced manufacturing technologies and digital transformation in Industry 4.0 contexts. Her academic background includes: M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering (2020) from IPB's School of Technology and Management B.Eng. in Control and Automation Engineering (2020) from the Federal University of Technology - Paraná, Brazil Her research spans Digital Twin, Digital Product Passport, Smart Manufacturing, and Cyber-Physical Systems, with emphasis on Zero Defect Manufacturing, IoT integration, and Multi-Agent Systems. She investigates real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and sustainable production frameworks through artificial intelligence-driven approaches, addressing critical Industry 4.0 challenges in data interoperability and system resilience. Her publication record (19 articles, 2020-2025) reveals strong trends in automotive assembly line digitization, agricultural waste reduction, and manufacturing security. Key themes include ISO 23247/RAMI 4.0 standardization, intrusion detection in cyber-physical systems, and energy-efficient IoT implementations, demonstrating consistent innovation in bridging virtual and physical industrial domains. Scientific recognition includes: PhD Grant 2022.13868.BD from FCT Portugal As a doctoral researcher, she does not currently supervise students but collaborates with advisors including Paulo Leitão at CeDRI. Her FCT-funded work enables deep exploration of digital twin applications across manufacturing and agricultural sectors, with grants supporting cross-institutional partnerships between IPB and the University of Salamanca. She actively contributes to CeDRI's research ecosystem, focusing on digitization and intelligent robotics projects that advance smart manufacturing through cyber-physical system integration, multi-agent coordination, and real-time analytics for industrial optimization.

Marcin PrzywartyView profile

Researcher

• Maritime Traffic Engineering
• Ship Maneuvering Safety
• Fairway Design
• +2 more

Marcin Przywarty is a researcher at the Department of Marine Traffic Engineering within the Faculty of Navigation at Maritime University of Szczecin. His work focuses on maritime safety, fairway design, and simulation methods for ship navigation. His research interests center on maritime traffic engineering with emphasis on: Ship maneuvering safety and fairway bend dimensioning Risk assessment in emergency navigation scenarios Port infrastructure optimization for LNG tankers and container vessels Environmental impact analysis of slow steaming operations Analysis of his publication trends (2016-2020) reveals a consistent focus on simulation-based approaches to maritime safety challenges. Key thematic clusters include fairway design optimization (30% of publications), risk assessment methodologies (25%), port infrastructure planning (20%), and specialized applications like oil spill response and LNG terminal design (25%). His work frequently employs kinematic modeling and full-mission bridge simulators to address practical navigation problems.

Maarten BuisView profile

Lecturer

• Social Stratification
• Educational Attainment
• Statistics
• +3 more

Maarten Buis is a Lecturer of Statistics for the Social Sciences at the Department of Sociology, University of Konstanz. Previously, he held positions such as Senior Research Fellow at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and Research Fellow roles at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen and VU University Amsterdam. He earned his PhD from VU University Amsterdam in 2010 with a thesis on educational inequality in the Netherlands. Education: PhD in Social Science (2010), VU University Amsterdam Master's in Social and Institutional Economics (2003), University of Utrecht His research focuses on social stratification, educational attainment, statistical methodologies, and the application of Stata software. He has contributed significantly to statistical techniques in non-linear models and has developed several Stata packages. His publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like European Sociological Review and The Stata Journal , as well as edited volumes. He frequently presents at international conferences and Stata Users' Group meetings, focusing on topics like agent-based models and statistical software best practices. Labs/Teams: Former member of the Research Department 'Skill Formation and Labor Markets' at WZB Berlin Grants/Advising: No formal student advising listed, but extensive collaborative research engagements

Michael Becker-PethView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Operations Management
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Contracting
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Michael Becker-Peth is an Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on behavioral operations management, including inventory management, supply chain contracting, and healthcare operations. He holds a PhD and MSc from the University of Cologne, where he previously served as an Assistant Professor. Research interests extend to bridging behavioral economics with operational decision-making, particularly in healthcare settings like neonatal intensive care staffing and supply chain dynamics. His work has been published in top journals such as Management Science, Production and Operations Management, and European Journal of Operational Research. He advises PhD candidates in Supply Chain Management and actively contributes to academic peer review for journals like Decision Sciences and Management Science. He is a member of the INFORMS Behavioral Operations Management Society and has organized research seminars on topics like newsvendor decision biases.

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Chemical Process Design
• CO2 Capture and Utilization
• +7 more

Thomas Alan Adams II is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) within the Department of Energy and Process Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, chemical process design, and eco-techno-economic assessments. He leads the Adams Research Group, which addresses global challenges in energy and chemical systems, including carbon capture, hydrogen technologies, nuclear energy, and waste-to-energy conversion. His work integrates advanced process modeling, simulation, and optimization, often collaborating with industry and government to develop practical solutions. Key areas include flexible polygeneration systems, exergy analysis, and risk assessments of emerging green technologies. He is a leader in developing ISO standards for eco-techno-economic analysis (eTEA). Notable achievements include the Editor’s Choice Award in the Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (2023) for proposing a Trans-Atlantic Energy Bridge to enhance European energy security. His recent publications span topics like chemical recycling of plastics, hydrogen production on LNG carriers, and risk quantification for CO2-avoiding technologies. He advises multiple PhD students and contributes to open-access resources like Exergy Tables and Aspen Plus tutorials.

• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Supply Chain Security
• Service Parts Inventory Management
• +3 more

Morteza Pourakbar serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management within the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, where he conducts rigorous research at the intersection of operations management and supply chain systems, contributing to both academic theory and industry practice. His research program centers on Supply Chain Risk Management and Service Parts Inventory Optimization , with particular emphasis on security vulnerabilities in global containerized logistics and end-of-life service part provisioning. He investigates how public-private partnerships can mitigate security externalities in maritime trade, develops exact solution methodologies for complex inventory problems, and analyzes pricing mechanisms in product-service transition models, addressing critical operational challenges faced by multinational enterprises. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus: 2023 works explore container security frameworks and servicizing pricing strategies, while 2017-2018 research examines customs' security role, consumer return impacts on multichannel sales, and computational approaches to end-of-life inventory. These contributions, published in premier journals like Production and Operations Management and European Journal of Operational Research , reveal his methodological strength in optimization modeling applied to high-stakes supply chain contexts. His scholarly recognition includes: Wickham Skinner Best Paper Published in Production and Operations Management During 2012 (awarded May 5, 2013) With significant citation impact across his 13 research outputs—including one paper accumulating 88 Scopus citations and patent references—Pourakbar maintains active collaborations with leading researchers in operations management, though specific grant funding or advising activities remain unreported in available sources.

Nuno Miguel BritesView profile

Associate Professor

• Stochastic Differential Equations
• Fisheries Management
• Epidemiological Modeling
• +3 more

Nuno Miguel Brites is an Associate Professor of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the Department of Mathematics, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão (ISEG), Universidade de Lisboa. He holds a PhD in Mathematics (Statistics) from the University of Évora. His research focuses on stochastic differential equations applied to fisheries management, mortality rate modeling, and epidemiological systems. He has led over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and supervised multiple master's and doctoral students. Brites is also an active member of the Centro de Matemática Aplicada à Previsão e Decisão Económicas (CEMAPRE) and has held visiting professorships at the University Aberta and Polytechnic Institute of Beja. Education includes a PhD in Mathematics (2017), MSc in Mathematics (2010), and BSc in Mathematics (2008) from Universities of Évora and Aveiro. His work integrates stochastic models with real-world applications in ecology, public health, and actuarial science. Recent articles explore optimal harvesting strategies under environmental stochasticity and comparative mortality rate analysis between France and Portugal. He coordinates advanced courses in stochastic processes, actuarial computation tools, and mathematical finance methodologies at ISEG. Brites' professional experience spans academic leadership roles including Management Council membership at CEMAPRE and evaluation roles at A3ES. He has developed pedagogic materials for PhD and master's programs in applied mathematics, economics, and finance. His research addresses pressing issues in sustainable resource management and stochastic modeling of complex systems. Current projects include advancing computational methods for stochastic differential equations in actuarial and ecological contexts.

Ann-Kristin CordesView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Business Process Management
• Information Systems
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Prof. Dr. Ann-Kristin Cordes is a Full Professor of Information Systems and Digital Innovation at Kiel University (since June 2024). She previously held roles including Endowed Professor for Digital Business Transformation at FHV Vorarlberg University (2023–2024) and Assistant Professor at the European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS) at the University of Münster (2017–2023). Her research focuses on digital transformation in retail, business processes, and supply chain management, with a particular emphasis on SME digitalization and data-driven business models. She has supervised over 20 theses on topics ranging from smart retail technologies to machine learning applications in brick-and-mortar stores. Education: PhD in Business Informatics, University of Münster (2010–2017) Diplom-Kffr (Master’s equivalent), Business Administration, University of Bielefeld (2003–2010) Research Interests: Digital innovation ecosystems, omni-channel retailing, supply chain integration, and smart service systems. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges like data-driven decision-making and digital upskilling in organizations. Awards: Outstanding Reviewer Award, International Conference on Information Systems (2019) Projects & Grants: CoDeAI: Collaborative Development of AI Capabilities in SMEs (EU-funded, 2022–2024) Mittelstand 4.0 Competence Center Lingen (BMBF-funded, 2017–2022) EXIST Startup Grant for 'Zeropath' (BMBF, 2023–2024) Key Contributions: Pioneered frameworks for digital transformation tools (e.g., PlanDigital), conceptualized reference models for spare parts logistics, and developed design principles for idea management systems in SMEs. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including ERCIS and industry partnerships.

Elhanan HelpmanView profile

Professor

• International Trade
• Economic Growth
• Political Economy
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Elhanan Helpman is the Galen L. Stone Professor of International Trade at Harvard University's Department of Economics. He holds academic leadership roles including current Presidency of the International Economic Association, past Presidencies of the Israeli Economic Association and Econometric Society, and membership in prestigious academies like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the British Academy. Helpman earned his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Tel Aviv University, followed by a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. His research pioneered 'new trade theory' and 'new growth theory,' emphasizing economies of scale and imperfect competition. Key works include Innovation and Growth in the Global Economy (with Gene Grossman) and Globalization and Inequality . His research interests span international trade, economic growth, political economy, globalization impacts, labor market dynamics, and policy analysis. Recent studies focus on supply chain resilience, trade policy effects on innovation, electoral competition dynamics, and multinational firm behavior in global markets. Professional highlights include editorial leadership roles at Quarterly Journal of Economics and Journal of International Economics , advisory roles in Israeli economic policymaking, and honors such as the Israel Prize, Nemmers Prize, and BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award. His work frequently integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical applications to address contemporary global economic challenges.

Ryan McGuireView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Change
• Agricultural Sciences
• Food Security
• +5 more

Ryan McGuire is a Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in climate-agriculture-social system intersections. His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable communities through empirical research on real-world environmental and social challenges. Education: PhD in Rural Development/Social Sciences from Queen's University Belfast (2021), thesis: "Rural poverty & social isolation: Measuring the impact of a national initiative in Northern Ireland using binary logistic regression" Research Interests: McGuire investigates climate change impacts on agrifood systems with dual focus on biophysical processes (livestock production, soil management, climate mitigation) and socio-economic dimensions (rural poverty, social isolation, community development). His fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in Climate Change (100%), Agricultural Sciences (60%), and Policy (58%), with significant contributions to understanding co-benefits between environmental sustainability and social equity in rural contexts. Publication Trends: His 2022-2023 outputs demonstrate accelerating impact in climate-agriculture policy interfaces, with increasing citations (20 for rural development article) and policy/news uptake (6 outlets, 1 policy reference). Core themes include net-zero agrifood transitions, climate-livestock modeling, soil-climate-productivity synergies, and evidence-based rural development frameworks that bridge environmental science and social policy. Scientific Awards: No formal scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the source material. Advising and Grants: While specific advisees aren't listed, McGuire's research shows substantial real-world influence through policy citations and media coverage. His collaborative network (evidenced by 8+ co-authors across institutions) suggests participation in multidisciplinary grants addressing climate resilience and rural sustainability, though specific funding mechanisms aren't detailed. Labs and Teams: He operates within Queen's University Belfast's climate-agriculture research ecosystem, collaborating with groups like Huws' agrifood innovation team and Scollan's livestock systems unit. His fingerprint indicates integration into networks spanning environmental science, agricultural economics, and rural sociology for holistic sustainable development solutions.

Andreas JohannsenView profile

Professor

• System development and integration
• Business application systems
• Value-oriented corporate management
• +12 more

Prof. Dr. Andreas Johannsen is a Professor of System Development and Integration at the Brandenburg University of Technology (FH Brandenburg) in Germany. He serves as the Managing Director of the Institute for Business Application Systems (IBAW) and has been actively involved in teaching, research, and industry collaboration since joining the university in 2006. His academic journey includes an MBA from the University of Edinburgh (1993-1994) and Business Administration studies at Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (1991-1993). Prior to his academic career, he accumulated substantial industry experience at SAP Deutschland, Mummert Consulting, and KPMG Consulting/BearingPoint, bringing practical insights to his academic work. Member of the IPv6 Council at the Hasso-Plattner-Institute since 2014 Board member of the Computer Science Department Conference (2014-2016) Managing Director of the Institute for Business Application Systems since 2011 Practical Affairs Representative for Business Informatics since 2009 Professor Johannsen's research spans system development and integration, business application systems, and value-oriented corporate management with particular focus on telecommunications and energy supply industries. His recent work emphasizes IT-Governance, Risk and Compliance Management (IT-GRC) for small and medium enterprises, sustainable logistics solutions using machine learning, and security challenges in digital cooperation. His publication pattern reveals consistent contributions across multiple domains with recent emphasis on: ERP system implementation methodologies and evaluation IT security frameworks for resource-constrained organizations Machine learning applications for sustainable logistics optimization Cloud computing and cooperative business models for SMEs API security and IoT security vulnerabilities Digital sovereignty concerns in business contexts Professional Contributions Professor Johannsen has led numerous research projects including the development of the reference model 'Service- and Cloud-Oriented Architectures for Storage Management' (DICAS) with Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) in 2017, Business Process Management implementation with Brandenburg's Central IT Service Provider (2013-2014), and multiple studies on ERP system performance in various business contexts. Teaching and Academic Leadership He has taught a wide range of courses including Information Management, ERP Reporting, Project and Risk Management, and Value-Oriented IT Management. His teaching approach integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, drawing from his extensive industry experience. He has served in various academic leadership roles including program director for Business Informatics master's and bachelor's programs and as a member of the department council. Research Infrastructure Professor Johannsen leads the 'Process Integration and ERP Systems' competence field which maintains ERP laboratories at FH Brandenburg featuring various ERP installations, particularly SAP and Microsoft systems. This infrastructure supports hands-on teaching and applied research on enterprise systems implementation and integration.

• Agent Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Autonomous Driving
• +9 more

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Dr. hc Sahin Albayrak is a distinguished academic and entrepreneur at the Technical University of Berlin , where he founded and directs the Distributed Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (DAI Laboratory) . He leads the Agent Technologies in Business Applications and Telecommunications research group and serves as founding member of Deutsche Telekom Laboratories (2004) and European Center for ICT (EICT) (2005). As initiator of Connected Living e.V. (2009) and managing director of German-Turkish Advanced Research Center for ICT (2012), he bridges international collaborations. He also founded IOLITE GmbH (2014) and other startups. Research Focus: Agent technology, autonomous driving, smart cities, cyber security, machine learning, and AI applications in energy systems Awards: Federal Cross of Merit (2014), multiple Best Paper Awards Leadership: Director of DAI Laboratory, head of research group at TU Berlin His 20+ recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate expertise in agent-based architectures , smart mobility solutions , context-aware computing , and AI-driven security systems . Notable trends include integrating large language models into database interfaces, optimizing multi-agent coordination for logistics, and advancing explainable AI through feature attribution frameworks. Scientific Contributions: Recipient of Germany's Bundesverdienstkreuz for German-Turkish cooperation Best Paper Award at Smart Grid Architectures conference

Anne Zouggar AmraniView profile

Associate Professor

• Lean Manufacturing
• Industry 4.0
• Production Management
• +4 more

Anne Zouggar Amrani is an Associate Professor at the University of Bordeaux , France, and a researcher at the IMS Lab within the Production Engineering research group ( LOCO2 team). She holds a PhD in production/logistics and an HDR qualification in Lean manufacturing. Research focuses on Lean implementation models , particularly in automotive and aeronautics sectors. Active in national collaborations (GDR Digital Transformations for SMEs) and international partnerships (University of New Haven, USN Norway, Sheffield UK, Polytecnico Di Milano, University of Galway). Supervised multiple doctoral theses and contributed to European projects, co-authoring over 40 publications. Co-leader of the Lean Thinking and Practices SIG in the IFIP/WG 5.7 community, organizing webinars on Lean production research advances. Her recent work explores the intersection of Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies, emphasizing supply chain optimization, complexity measurement, and educational innovation. Articles analyze strategic frameworks for Lean-Industry 4.0 integration, AI-driven supply chain transformations, and cross-sector applications in healthcare. She leads research transfer initiatives to industry through partnerships with Safran , Dassault , Thales , Stellantis , and Faurécia , translating academic insights into practical tools for manufacturing and logistics.