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• Human Resources Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
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Dr. Erin Makarius is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Akron's College of Business. She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University, an MBA, and a BS from John Carroll University. PhD, The Ohio State University MBA, John Carroll University BS, John Carroll University Her research focuses on boundary spanning in organizations, including work-life balance, virtual work, and internationalization. She explores how relationships and reputation influence employee mobility and remote work effectiveness. Dr. Makarius has received international media coverage for her work in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. Her research includes 15 recent publications on topics such as corporate alumni programs, AI integration, and cross-border strategies. Faculty Research Grant, The University of Akron (2019, 2017) Service Excellence Award, The University of Akron (2019) Best Paper Awards (Academy of Management, Labor and Employment Relations Association) She teaches courses in human resources, leadership, and virtual work. Dr. Makarius serves on editorial boards, professional organizations, and institutional committees, including the Society of Human Resource Management and Academy of Management executive board.

Chris ChapleoView profile

Professor

• Societal Marketing
• Non-Profit Sector Branding
• Higher Education Marketing
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Professor Chris Chapleo is a leading academic at Bournemouth University , specializing in Societal Marketing with a focus on non-profit sector branding , higher education marketing , and branding for positive change . He holds a PhD in Branding (University of Portsmouth, 2011) and has been a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2014. Current research explores health behavior marketing , brand orientation in non-profits , and educational choice branding External funding includes a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Actisense Research Ltd and projects with Durrell Conservation Trust and Portsmouth Climate Action Network Research trends span from university branding (2011-2020) to modern non-profit digital engagement (2023), AI in B2B marketing (2023), and employer branding frameworks (2024). His work contributes to UN SDGs Good Health and Well-Being , Quality Education , and Responsible Consumption . Scientific awards : Which? (2016), EMMA Summer School (2017) Contact : cchapleo@bournemouth.ac.uk | 01202 968950

• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Destination Management
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Koray Çamlıca is a Doctor Lecturer at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University's Faculty of Tourism. He holds a Doctorate in Tourism Management (2017) and a Master’s degree in Tourism (2014). His academic roles include Research Assistant since 2013 and current Lecturer position since 2021. He teaches courses like Tourism Marketing, Statistics, and Gastronomy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Focus: His work centers on sustainable tourism, heritage site impacts, tourist behavior analysis, and Cappadocia region studies. Key projects include evaluating UNESCO World Heritage Site effects on tourist emotions and analyzing Airbnb's role in Göreme's tourism. Grants: Led EU-funded projects on entrepreneurship education (SEQUEL) and contributed to TÜBİTAK projects on tourism film impact analysis. Publications: Authored 12 books and over 30 peer-reviewed papers, including works on sustainable gastronomy and tourist satisfaction. Supervised Theses: Currently mentoring 4 ongoing theses and completed Erdinç Kurt's 2022 study on GÖREME destination management. Administrative Roles: Served on the Quality Board (2018) and actively participates in academic program development.

Simon BoardView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Industrial Organization
• Microeconomic Theory
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Simon Board is a Professor of Economics and the Benjamin Graham Centennial Chair in Value Investing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on microeconomic theory, with applications to information economics, auction design, and industrial organization. He explores topics including social networks' information spread, dynamic pricing algorithms, and reputation's role in investment incentives. Education: Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Research Interests: Simon's work bridges theoretical and applied economics, addressing strategic interactions in markets. Key areas include game theory, industrial organization, and labor economics. He investigates how information flows through networks influence market outcomes and designs mechanisms for efficient resource allocation under uncertainty. Publications: His recent work emphasizes network dynamics (e.g., experimentation, contagion) and reputation systems, reflecting a trend toward understanding modern economic environments shaped by interconnectedness and long-term strategic interactions. Awards: Fellow of the Econometric Society Editorial Role: Lead Editor at Theoretical Economics Teaching: Simon instructs courses on competitive strategy, organizational economics, and game theory. His research and teaching highlight interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex economic challenges.

• Accounting Quality
• Earnings Management
• Accounting Conservatism
• +5 more

Prof. Seraina C. Anagnostopoulou is a Professor of Financial Accounting and Head of the Department of Banking and Financial Management at the University of Piraeus, Greece. She holds a Ph.D. from Cass Business School (City University, London, 2007), an M.Sc. from the ICMA Centre (University of Reading, 2002), and a B.A. in Economics from Athens University of Economics and Business (2001). Her academic career includes roles at ESCP Business School, Henley Business School, and the Open University of Cyprus. Her research focuses on accounting quality, earnings management, IFRS adoption effects, corporate sustainability, and R&D valuation. Notable contributions include studies on M&A accounting comparability, classification shifting in financial reporting, and the impact of human resource practices on investment efficiency. She directs the Green Finance and Banking (Green FinB) Lab at the University of Piraeus and serves on editorial boards of top journals like the International Journal of Accounting and British Accounting Review . Prof. Anagnostopoulou is a CFA Charterholder and Fellow of the Advanced HE (UK). Her awards include recognition for her editorial work and pedagogical contributions. She actively reviews for leading journals and contributes to policy debates through her role in the European Accounting Association’s External Relations Committee (2024–2027).

• Alternative Organizing
• Institutional Dynamics
• Technology and Social Media
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Marcos Barros is a Full Professor at the Department of People, Organizations and Society at Grenoble École de Management (France). His research focuses on alternative organizational forms, institutional dynamics, technology/social media impacts, and critical perspectives on organizational change, identity, and resistance. He holds editorial roles as Associate Editor at Organization and co-Chair of the Critical Management Studies Division at the Academy of Management. His research spans topics like prefigurative politics in social movements, digital labor dynamics, and the paradoxes of 'happy' corporate cultures. His work critiques mainstream management practices through lenses of decolonial theory, agnotology (study of ignorance), and digital subjectivity.

Wolfgang LamprechtView profile

Professor

• Arts Management
• Corporate Cultural Responsibility
• Cultural Communication
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Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht is a University Professor for Arts Management and Deputy Head of Institute at the University of Vienna, holding a dual role as external Head of Corporate Communication at Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien since 2000. His academic career includes a doctorate in journalism/communication studies and a master’s in jazz studies, alongside saxophone training at renowned institutions like the Vienna Academy of Music. **Education**: Doctorate: University of Vienna (communication studies/theater/musicology) Master’s: University of Vienna (Jazzkritik in Österreich) Saxophone studies: Bruckner Conservatory Linz, Vienna Academy of Music **Research Focus**: Lamprecht bridges economics, media, and culture, specializing in corporate cultural responsibility (CCRes), trust communication, and cultural financial management. Key themes include CSR in Austrian banks, historical jazz research, and cultural policy globalization. **Professional Roles**: Board member: Music in Progress Society (2015–2023), Austrian Jazz Prize Academy (since 2024) Advisor: UniCredit Bank Austria, Austrian Music Theater Prize, Vienna Music Society Founder: IGFM Institute for Global and Future Markets (since 2021) **Grants & Labs**: His work extends to institutional advising (e.g., JazzFest Wien) and interdisciplinary projects like the OSCE E-mindful Consortium (2022–2023). He also chairs the Bank Austria Salon cultural platform at Vienna’s Old City Hall.

Anna von ReibnitzView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Finance
• Funds Management
• Asset Pricing
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Dr Anna von Reibnitz is a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Convenor of the ANU Finance Masters Programs at the ANU College of Business and Economics. She is also a Research Affiliate with the Global Institute for Women's Leadership (ANU). Her research focuses on funds management, asset pricing, and workplace gender equality, with a particular emphasis on active investing risks and rewards. She holds a PhD in Finance from ANU, alongside a Commerce (Hons) and Economics degree. Education: PhD in Finance, ANU Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours with University Medal), ANU Bachelor of Economics, ANU Research Interests: Anna's work bridges academic and industry collaboration, including projects for the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her research has been published in top journals such as the Critical Finance Review and Pacific-Basin Finance Journal . She emphasizes practical applications, such as the award-winning ANU Student Managed Fund, which she mentors to prepare students for real-world finance challenges. Awards & Recognition: 2017 Australian Award for University Teaching (Teaching Excellence) 2015 CBE Award for Teaching Excellence Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching & Innovation: Anna is renowned for her student-centered approach, integrating authentic learning through real-world projects and adaptive teaching methods. She advocates for elevating teaching to match ANU's research reputation, fostering a dynamic educational environment. Current Projects: Scoping literature review of business models for social impact (2024–2025) Research on Development Flows (2014)

Abbie J SmithView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Transparency
• Financial Accounting Information
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Abbie J. Smith is the Boris and Irene Stern Distinguished Service Professor of Accounting at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business . She joined the faculty in 1980 and has contributed extensively to research in corporate governance, financial accounting information, and transparency. Board Member, Ryder System, Inc. Member of audit, compensation, and governance committees for Dimensional Funds and UBS Funds Research Interests include corporate governance, transparency mechanisms, organizational complexity, and the interplay between executive behavior and financial reporting. Her work examines how CEO materialism, insider trading, and legal records influence corporate strategy and risk management. Focus on Financial Accounting Information in governance systems Analysis of CEO Lifestyle and corporate social responsibility Studied Insider Trading Restrictions and analyst coverage Publications span empirical finance and accounting, with recent trends in hedge fund activism , information asymmetry , and executive behavior . Her work often bridges academic research with practical corporate applications. Awards include the Marvin Bower Fellowship , McKinsey Award for Teaching Excellence , and grants from multiple Booth research centers. Teaching includes Financial Statement Analysis , and she integrates board experience into her curriculum. Personal interests include yoga, theater, and gardening.

André CourchesneView profile

Associate Professor

• Arts Management
• Cultural Policy
• Cultural Marketing
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André Courchesne serves as Associate Professor and holder of the Carmelle and Rémi-Marcoux Chair of Arts Management at HEC Montréal. His academic leadership focuses on strategic arts administration within Canada's cultural sector. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Administration from HEC Montréal M.Sc. in Management from HEC Montréal BAA from University of Quebec License from Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris Courchesne's research examines critical intersections of arts management, cultural policy, and sustainable development. His work investigates audience engagement strategies in evolving cultural landscapes, with particular attention to the economic challenges facing performing arts organizations and the integration of sustainability principles into cultural production. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for arts administrators navigating digital transformation and shifting audience expectations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sustainability in arts management, audience development in fragmented media environments, and innovative funding models for cultural institutions. His work consistently addresses the tension between artistic integrity and market demands while exploring how digital technologies reshape cultural consumption patterns. His notable recognition: Carmelle and Rémi-Marcoux Chair of Arts Management Courchesne actively mentors graduate students through thesis supervision, with recent coaching focusing on cultural policy implementation, immigrant integration through cultural centers, artist status in Quebec, and funding strategies for regional orchestras. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in cultural policies and marketing of cultural organizations, reflecting his commitment to developing future arts administrators. He maintains strong connections between academic research and practical industry challenges through his ongoing engagement with cultural organizations.

Oliver WaltonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Political Economy of War-to-Peace Transitions
• NGO Politics
• Aid Policy
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Oliver Walton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath, with affiliations to the Centre for Development Studies, MENA Social Policy Network, and Centre for the Study of Violence. He specializes in the political economy of post-conflict transitions, NGO legitimacy, and social policy’s role in peacebuilding. PhD in International Development from SOAS, University of London (2010) Director of Learning and Teaching, Department of Social and Policy Sciences His research centers on the interplay between conflict and development, particularly how borderlands and brokers shape post-war political settlements. Recent projects analyze social protection as a tool for sustainable peace in the MENA region, and historical shifts in Sri Lankan and Nepali post-war governance. Oliver’s 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a consistent focus on NGO legitimacy , security-development nexus , and conflict-sensitive social policy . Themes include brokerage dynamics , state-periphery relations , and humanitarian responses to conflict , with regional expertise in South Asia and the Middle East. Mary Tasker Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019) As Director of Learning and Teaching, he oversees curriculum design and pedagogical innovation. He has secured major grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council for projects on conflict and social protection and frontier governance , collaborating with institutions like the University of Birmingham and Royal Navy archives.

• Public Policy
• Regulatory Economics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +9 more

Catherine Liston-Heyes is a Professor of Business and Government at the University of Sussex Business School, with a career spanning economics, regulatory policy, and public administration. She previously held leadership roles at Royal Holloway University of London and the University of Ottawa. PhD in Regulatory Economics, McGill University (1992) BA in Economics, University of Ottawa (1989) Her research bridges business and public policy, focusing on regulatory frameworks, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability transitions. Recent work examines social enterprises, public sector auditing, and environmental policy implementation. Selected publications reveal trends in third-sector accountability, ISO 14001 certification impacts, and policy-induced technological shifts in transport and energy sectors. Key methodologies include empirical analysis and meta-regression. British Academy Grant (2024–2026): Experimental study on statistical credibility in policy SSHRC Grant (2018–2022): Internal audit reports in public sector risk management Professional engagement includes committee membership for the Canadian Department of Environment (2017–2022), where she contributed to audit reforms and transparency initiatives.

Pedro Soto AcostaView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Business Economics
• Information Systems Management
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Pedro Soto Acosta is a Full Professor at the University of Murcia , holding the Department of Business Organization and Finance . He earned a European Doctorate in Business Administration, a Master’s in Technology Management, and dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Accounting & Finance from the University of Murcia and Manchester Metropolitan University. He has also completed postgraduate courses at Harvard University and participated in the Leonardo da Vinci program in Bradford. His research focuses on Digital Transformation Information Systems Management Knowledge Management Green Innovation Entrepreneurship E-business and has published extensively in Q1 journals like Journal of Knowledge Management and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . His work on AI, sustainability, and organizational change has earned awards such as the Premio ABG and Stanford University's Top 2% Influential Researchers . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Benchmarking: An International Journal and holds editorial roles in 10+ journals. Pedro has held leadership positions including Chief Budget and European Funds Officer for the Region of Murcia and Vice-Chancellor Coordinator at the University of Murcia. With an h-index of 59 , his recent articles explore AI-driven innovation, pandemic digital acceleration, and social media's role in entrepreneurship, reflecting trends in digital resilience and sustainable ecosystems.

• Human Rights Law
• Digital Law
• Comparative Law
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Mart Susi is a Professor of Human Rights Law at Tallinn University 's School of Governance, Law and Society. He serves as a Member of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights' Management Board (2022–2026) and leads the Global Digital Human Rights Network (2020–2024). His work bridges law, digital society, and international cooperation. Doctor of Juridical Sciences (2008, University of Tartu) MSc in Sociology (1992, University of Wisconsin-Madison) Diploma in Law (1988, University of Tartu) Research Interests: Mart's scholarship focuses on human rights in the digital age , including topics like AI ethics , data protection , and proportionality theory . He pioneered the Internet Balancing Formula to reconcile conflicting rights online and has led EU/Nordic-funded projects on digital governance. Scientific Awards: Doctor of Humane Letters honoris causa, College of New Rochelle (1990) Advising & Grants: Mart has supervised doctoral research and led 14+ projects, including EU-funded Mind the Metaverse (2022) and Global Digital Human Rights Network (2020–2024). His 2023–2028 project Boosting Societal Adaptation in Digitalizing Europe addresses mental health in post-pandemic digital societies. Labs & Teams: He founded and leads the International Research Center of Fundamental Rights at Tallinn University and serves as Editor-in-Chief for East-West Studies and East European Yearbook on Human Rights .

• Behavioural Economics
• Game Theory
• Public Economics
• +12 more

Edward Cartwright is a Professor of Economics at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Castle Business School within the Faculty of Business and Law. He is also the director of the Institute for Applied Economics and Social Value, highlighting his leadership in applied economic research. His academic background includes a BA in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Durham, followed by an MSc and PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick. He also holds a PGCHE from the University of Kent, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence. Edward's research centers on behavioural economics, game theory, and public economics , with a strong focus on cooperation, social norms, framing, and leadership in group settings. He also explores critical contemporary issues such as cyber-security and discrimination. His teaching expertise includes microeconomics, public economics, and experimental methods, with a passion for interactive classroom experiments. The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory in experimental and behavioral economics, particularly in public good games, trust, guilt aversion, and the application of game theory to cybercrime (e.g., ransomware). There is a clear evolution from theoretical models to real-world applications, especially in digital security and public policy. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Associate of the Economics Network Edward has secured significant research funding from bodies including the British Academy, EPSRC, European Commission, Nuffield Foundation, and ESRC. He supervises academic projects and serves as academic supervisor for a KTP with the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce. He is also an associate editor at the Journal of Public Economic Theory and has co-authored influential textbooks, including the European edition of Microeconomics and Behaviour with Robert Frank. He leads the Institute for Applied Economics and Social Value, which supports interdisciplinary research on economic and social impact, particularly in public policy, resilience, and digital economy challenges.