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Hans KjellbergView profile

Professor

• Market Practices
• Constructivist Market Studies
• Sociology of Science and Techniques
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Hans Kjellberg is a Professor and Head of the Department of Marketing and Strategy at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). His research focuses on how markets are shaped through strategic efforts of actors, including practices that influence economic exchanges, norms, and market representation. His approach integrates sociology of science and constructivist market studies, evident in his PhD work on Swedish food distribution modernization (1940s–50s). He collaborates with leading scholars globally, co-founding the Interdisciplinary Market Studies group. Current research projects include resilience-building in firms/societies, tensions in Nordic forestry sector value logics, and proactive procurement's role in market development. He has been funded by institutions like the Swedish Transport Administration and SHB. Key research interests span market practices, historical methods, and sociological methodologies. Notable collaborations include work with C-F Helgesson (Uppsala University) and colleagues across Europe. His publications explore topics like price governance, market innovation, and institutional frameworks in marketing. Recent work highlights include analyzing pharmaceutical pricing strategies, market-shaping frameworks, and the interplay between innovation and procurement. His 2024 study identifies effective market-shaping strategies using fuzzy-set qualitative analysis, while 2023 research explores pharmaceutical list pricing and emergent market ecosystems. Professional activities include leadership in SSE's Department of Marketing and Strategy, maintaining an active role in academic outreach and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Sustainable Design
• Interior Design
• Exhibition Design
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Stefania Musso is a Lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, specializing in sustainable and interior design for food venues, exhibitions, and retail environments. She has taught courses like Food Space Design and Exhibit Design since at least 2019, with a focus on integrating visual communication and material culture into functional spaces. Research Themes : Sustainable design strategies for food systems, spatial design for cultural and retail contexts, material culture studies, and educational environments. Publications : Her work spans books on retail/exhibition design (2013-2014) and historical case studies like the Leumann Village museum-laboratory (1998), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Contact : stefania.musso@polito.it

John TurnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations Research
• Optimization
• Revenue Management
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John Turner is an Associate Professor of Operations and Decision Technologies at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. His research applies rigorous optimization methods to real-world problems in advertising, healthcare, sports, and environmental policy. He teaches management science and operations courses, notably in the Master of Business Analytics program. PhD, Operations Research, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University MSc, Operations Research, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University B.Math. Honors Operations Research Co-op, University of Waterloo John Turner’s research spans several high-impact domains. He specializes in revenue management, large-scale optimization, online advertising allocation (particularly guaranteed targeted display advertising), sports scheduling under disruptions, healthcare logistics (including trauma center and air ambulance location), and environmental policy. His methodological contributions include deep Benders cuts and Gini-based ad allocation. His work integrates predictive and prescriptive analytics to solve complex decision problems. His most recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong trend in methodological innovation in optimization (e.g., deepest cuts in Benders decomposition) and novel applications in sports analytics and advertising. The research consistently appears in top journals like Operations Research and Manufacturing & Services Operations Management , indicating sustained scholarly impact in operations research and management science. INFORMS George B. Dantzig Dissertation Award (2011) Yahoo! Faculty Research & Engagement Scholar (2012) INFORMS William Pierskalla Best Paper Award in Health Care Management Science (2014) Lave-Weil Prize for Best Working Paper on Problem Solving (2012) Junior Faculty Research Award, Merage School (2017) Multiple CORCL Awards (2011, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023) Turner has served as an Associate Editor for Operations Research and has received consistent teaching awards, especially for his instruction in the core Management Science course for the Master of Business Analytics program. While specific grant details are not listed, his CORCL awards and industry collaborations (e.g., with a large retailer on carrier selection) suggest active research funding and practical engagement. His doctoral thesis on ad slotting and pricing laid the foundation for his later work in digital advertising. John Turner leads research in optimization-based decision technologies, with active projects in sports analytics, advertising, and healthcare logistics. His lab or research group focuses on developing algorithms and models that bridge theory and practice, often in collaboration with industry partners. Future work appears to center on dynamic systems, contextual bandits, and further refinement of decomposition methods.

Markus TatzgernView profile

Professor

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
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Dr. Markus Tatzgern serves as Professor for Mixed Reality and Game Development and Head of Research at the Department for Creative Technologies, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Digital Realities Lab, a multi-disciplinary research group focused on human-centered solutions at the intersection of software, design, and creative engineering for technology interaction. His academic foundation includes a Master of Science and Doctorate with highest distinction from Graz University of Technology. He furthered his expertise through post-doctoral research at the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Handheld Augmented Reality, recognized as a world-leading facility in mobile AR. Tatzgern's research spans Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction with emphasis on practical applications. His work addresses critical challenges in view management, haptic feedback systems, industrial procedure visualization, medical imaging interfaces, and game development. Key contributions include novel techniques for eye-perspective rendering, breathing-based VR interaction, and latency compensation in medical robotics. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational AR visualization (2010-2016) toward applied XR solutions in healthcare, industrial training, and user experience optimization (2017-2024). Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of physiological inputs, real-world safety applications, and enterprise-grade XR prototyping. Scientific recognition includes: Honorable Mention for Best Paper at CHI 2022 for 'AirRes Mask' breathing interface Honorable Mention for Best Paper at IEEE 3DUI 2017 for adaptive rendering techniques As Head of Research, Tatzgern actively shapes the field through program committee roles and peer review for top venues including ACM CHI and IEEE VR. His four patents in AR visualization demonstrate translational impact from academic research to practical applications. The Digital Realities Lab operates as an innovation hub where software engineers, designers, and creative technologists collaborate on next-generation interaction paradigms. Current projects emphasize medical XR applications, industrial training systems, and accessibility-focused AR solutions for vulnerable populations.

Caglar IrmakView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Strategy
• Behavioral Economics
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Caglar Irmak is a Professor and Department Chair of Marketing at the Miami Herbert Business School , University of Miami. His research bridges consumer psychology, behavioral economics, and marketing strategy. Key Roles: Professor, Department Chair Department: Marketing Contact: cxi38@miami.edu | (305) 284-1603 Research focuses on political ideology 's impact on consumer reactions to regulations, product entitativity (group perception of products), and cause-related marketing mechanisms. His work explores cognitive dissonance in brand choice, memory distortion for self-regulation, and the endowment effect in ownership psychology. Recent publications examine: Regulatory reactance among conservatives Quantity perception in retail displays Minimum donation framing in marketing campaigns Self-control mechanisms in indulgent consumption Construal level effects on pricing His 15 most recent articles (2013-2020) span journals like Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Consumer Research , covering domains such as behavioral economics, policy design, and product efficacy.

• Book Publishing
• Intellectual Property
• Library Science
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Dr. Stela Valerieva Georgieva is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Journalism and Public Relations within the Faculty of Modern Languages at the University of Veliko Tarnovo "St. Cyril and Methodius" in Bulgaria. With a PhD in her field, she has established herself as a prominent researcher specializing in book publishing, intellectual property, and library science with a particular focus on international comparative studies. Her research interests span across multiple dimensions of book studies, with special emphasis on Latin American publishing practices, digital transformation in the book industry, and children's literature. Dr. Georgieva has conducted extensive research on publishing models in Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and Scandinavian countries, examining how different cultural and economic contexts shape book markets and reading practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on the evolving landscape of book publishing in the digital age. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in comparative international publishing studies, with recurring themes including digital publishing platforms, intellectual property frameworks across different jurisdictions, and the architectural design of library spaces. Her research often bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in publishing and library management. Dr. Georgieva has contributed significantly to academic discourse through her monograph "Patterns of World Digital Publishing" (2022) and numerous scholarly articles published in reputable Bulgarian academic journals and conference proceedings. Her work has appeared consistently from 2013 through 2024, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity. Within the academic community at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, Dr. Georgieva participates in various scholarly activities including organizing roundtable discussions on public communications and contributing to the National Children's Book Festival. Her work has helped establish connections between Bulgarian academic research and international publishing practices, particularly with Iberian and Latin American contexts.

• British design history
• Poster design
• Image culture of the seaside and city
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Dr Paul Rennie is a Practices Tutor in the BA Hons Graphic Communication Design program at Central Saint Martins, part of University of the Arts London. He works 0.6 FTE at CSM and 0.2 FTE at The Margate School, focusing on the historical and contemporary aspects of graphic communication design. As a leading authority on the historical development of British graphic design, Rennie combines academic work with collecting vintage posters and curating the Rennies Seaside Modern Gallery. Rennie's research interests center on the historical development of graphic design in Britain, particularly posters from the 19th century onward. His work explores three key characteristics of posters: scale and color (printing and display), visual integration (image and text), and speed and movement (machine-ensemble and cognition). He investigates how posters form the basis of today's dynamic, interactive image culture that aligns with the acceleration effects of the modern metropolis. Rennie is particularly interested in what he terms 'architecture without buildings' - conceptualizing graphic communication design as a space where information systems meet experience and environment, time and movement, narrative and voice, strategy and identity. His publications reveal a strong focus on British design history, with particular attention to safety posters from WWII, Festival of Britain design, modern British posters, GPO posters, and RoSPA safety posters. Rennie views shops, night-clubs, restaurants, and schools as expressions of empathetic civic improvement and virtue, seeking progressive and humane systems at scale. His upcoming work includes studies on Folkestone place posters and Liberty's style and identity. Rennie maintains an active online presence through his blogs (BAGDContext, New Pamphleteer, Paul's Poster Project) and Instagram (#doctorcontext). He also collaborates with organizations including Imerial Healthcare (Art + Recovery) and The Margate School (New ways of teaching + learning in art + design).

• Marketing Strategy
• Distribution Channels
• Pricing
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Sourav Ray is a tenured full Professor of Marketing, Lang Chair Professor in Marketing, and Director of the Marketing Analytics Centre at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies. Previously, he held the Michael Lee-Chin Family Professorship of Strategic Business Studies and Professor of Marketing at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, and served as Assistant Professor of Marketing at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. Ph.D., Marketing, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota M.S., Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University B.Tech., Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur Professor Ray's research focuses on marketing strategy, distribution channels, pricing, innovation, governance, and technology. His work examines firm decisions including retail pricing, innovation collaboration, technology adoption (digital transformation), salesforce design, franchise systems, dealer network conflict, and omnichannel marketing. He investigates how customer and firm limitations in information processing impact business decisions, with growing interest in sustainability and climate stewardship implications. His research employs quantitative empirical methods, emphasizing theoretical rigor with practical relevance. His publication record spans top-tier journals including Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Journal of Business Venturing. His recent work shows increasing focus on digital transformation, B2B marketing, channel dynamics, and pricing strategies in technology-intensive industries. The research demonstrates consistent methodological sophistication with growing emphasis on practical business implications. Professor Ray serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Business Research and provides advisory services to startups. His research demonstrates strong connections between theoretical frameworks and real-world business applications. Supervises multiple PhD students including Mohammad Reza Gharaei Khezri Pur, Rehan Khan, and Iman Sadeghi Mentored graduates now holding faculty positions at Cape Breton University, Mansoura University, Central Connecticut State University, Laurentian University, and William Patterson University Research supported through academic appointments and industry collaborations His research program bridges marketing theory with practical business applications, particularly in technology-driven industries. Current work explores how digital transformation reshapes marketing channels and strategies, with growing attention to sustainability considerations in business decision-making.

Lorna StevensView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Consumer Culture Theory
• Gender Studies in Marketing
• Feminist Perspectives in Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Lorna Stevens is a Senior Lecturer in Management Marketing at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Centre for Business, Organisations and Society (CBOS) and the Centre for Qualitative Research. She holds a PhD in Marketing and Consumer Behaviour from Ulster University (2003), focusing on women's experiential consumption of magazines. Her research expertise spans feminist perspectives in marketing, consumer culture theory, experiential consumption, and qualitative research methodologies. Key themes include gender representation in advertising, embodied experiences, and retail brandscapes. She actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work on education and gender equality. Stevens leads the project Weight Stigma after Covid-19: The Role of the NHS’s Better Health Campaign , exploring health marketing and social stigmatization. She has supervised two doctoral students and presented at academic conferences such as GENMAC (2024). Her recent publications emphasize intersectional marketing theory, feminist pedagogy, and qualitative research frameworks. She collaborates with global researchers on topics like spirituality in marketing and gender-queer studies. Her work is published in journals like Journal of Retailing , Marketing Theory , and Journal of Marketing Management , with a focus on advancing critical feminist scholarship in marketing.

Yu MaView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Marketing
• Retailing
• Data Analytics
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Dr. Yu Ma is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Bensadoun Faculty Scholar at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. He previously served as Associate Professor at the University of Alberta. He holds a PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and BA from Nankai University. His research focuses on food marketing, retailing, and big data analytics, examining consumer responses to marketing incentives and the impact of macro-environmental factors on retail sectors and public health. Education: PhD, Management, Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis MSc, Olin School of Business, Washington University in St. Louis BA, Business and Management, Nankai University Research Interests: Dr. Ma’s work bridges marketing and public health, analyzing how food marketing strategies and retail environments influence consumer behavior. Key areas include the effects of hunger on taste perception, the role of air pollution in food preferences, and the socioeconomic inequity in vegetable expenditure. His studies leverage advanced econometric models and loyalty card data to generate actionable insights for policy and industry. Grants & Awards: Multiple Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Insight Grants (PI/Co-PI) 2017–2026 Bensadoun Faculty Scholar 2012 Retail Research Award CIHR grants (Co-PI) Advising & Labs: Leads the McGill Institute of Marketing (MIM), collaborating on projects like analyzing soda demand via grocery transactions and exploring obesity-related price responsiveness. His work integrates multidisciplinary approaches, including neuroscience and environmental studies.

Kjetil FalkenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Rehabilitation Technology
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Kjetil Falkenberg is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology , affiliated with the Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design . He leads the Music For All thematic group and contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging music technology, accessibility, and rehabilitation. Education: Docent in Media Technology (Södertörn University, 2015), Pedagogy for Higher Education (KTH, 2014), Doctor of Technology in Speech and Music Communication (KTH, 2010), Master in Musicology (NTNU, 2000), Bachelor in Teacher Education (Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag, 1999) His research focuses on music technology for accessibility , sonification in rehabilitation , interactive sound installations , and inclusive music education . He develops systems for cochlear implant users, wheelchair training, and collaborative music-making for individuals with disabilities. Recent publications emphasize web-based audio tools , soundscapes in retail , and playful interaction design . He has co-chaired multiple international conferences and served on the jury for Utställningen Unga Forskare. Scientific Awards: Co-chair, Sound and Music Computing Conference (2023) Co-chair, International Sonification Workshop (2019) Co-chair, Sample Music Society Jury member, Utställningen Unga Forskare Kjetil supervises doctoral students in social robotics sonification , virtual acoustics , and music notation systems , alongside numerous master's and bachelor's projects in accessible design and sound technology.

• Packaging Design
• Consumer Behavior
• Ergonomics
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Andrew Hurley is an Assistant Professor in Packaging Sciences at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Packaging Sciences and Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design from Clemson University. His research focuses on consumer behavior, packaging design, sustainability, and accessibility, with a particular emphasis on food packaging, ergonomics, and environmental impacts. He explores topics such as cheese packaging trends, recycling signage effectiveness, and accessibility for colorblind consumers. His work often employs methodologies like eye-tracking and life cycle assessments. Education: Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (2011) M.S. in Packaging Sciences (Design) B.S. in Packaging Sciences His research interests span packaging accessibility, consumer decision-making, and sustainable packaging solutions. Recent studies include enhancing package ergonomics for arthritis consumers and analyzing the environmental impacts of Caesar salad packaging. He has also investigated the role of hanging tags and secondary packaging on consumer behavior and brand awareness. His articles highlight trends in packaging innovation, with a focus on food products, healthcare items, and retail environments. While no scientific awards are listed, his work contributes to advancing packaging science through interdisciplinary approaches. No grants or advising roles are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His contributions include collaborations with industry partners on projects like classroom group dynamics and industry-based communication tools.

Heather HornbeakView profile

Associate Professor

• Web Design
• User Experience (UX/UI)
• Photography
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Heather Hornbeak is an active Associate Professor of Web Design in the Art Department at Charleston Southern University (CSU), where she teaches Web Design, UX/UI, and Photography. She joined CSU in 2024 after previously serving as Professor of Interactive Media at Asbury University (2016-2024) and teaching photography at Union University during graduate studies. Her career uniquely bridges academia and industry, with designs featured globally in Apple stores and major trade shows like CES and MacWorld. Education: M.F.A. in Graphic Design & Photography, Azusa Pacific University (2016) B.A. in Graphic Design, Union University (2004) Animation Design Training, School of Visual Arts (2022) Production Design Training, Asbury University (2017) Her research focuses on user-centered digital design, particularly Web Design and UX/UI methodologies. She investigates practical applications of Data Visualization in education and corporate settings, alongside sustainable design innovations demonstrated through her tiny home project and van conversion. Her work consistently connects technical design skills with real-world user behavior and ethical digital communication practices. Recent publications (2016-2024) reveal three key trends: (1) UX/UI design for corporate and educational contexts, (2) data visualization as a communication tool, and (3) design's role in lifestyle innovation. She emphasizes the intersection of technology, user behavior, and physical space optimization, with growing attention to social media's impact on community events. Heather Hornbeak has not received any listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. While no formal graduate students are documented, she mentors through teaching and industry leadership. She trained employees in her AV & Home Automation business and taught photography at Union University. Grant history isn't mentioned, but her corporate work included major accounts for Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, reflecting applied research funding through industry partnerships. She co-owns a studio and AV & Home Automation business with her husband, personally training employee teams. At CSU, she collaborates with the Art Department but no dedicated research lab is specified. Her Creo Art Guild membership and AIGA judging role indicate professional team engagement.

Fredrik LangeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Retail Marketing
• Omnichannel Strategy
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Fredrik Lange serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing and Strategy at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), where he maintains dual affiliation with the Center for Retailing. His academic profile centers on retail innovation and consumer decision-making within dynamic market environments. Lange's research investigates critical retail challenges including omnichannel integration, sustainable consumption patterns, and psychological drivers of shopper behavior. His work examines how targeted communications influence grocery purchasing, the impact of physical movement on ad effectiveness, and gender-based pricing phenomena like the "pink tax." He bridges theoretical frameworks with industry applications through collaborations with retail partners, particularly evident in his development of applied educational programs. Analysis of his recent publications reveals evolving research trajectories toward digital transformation in retail, with increasing emphasis on sustainability and experiential marketing. His 2020-2024 work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning field experiments on store displays, consumer surveys on sustainable choices, and educational interventions for retail management training. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: Current information indicates no disclosed PhD/Master's students or external grant funding. His educational contributions focus on curriculum development for retail programs, including crisis-responsive adaptations during the BSc Retail Program restructuring. Labs and Teams: Lange actively participates in the Center for Retailing, SSE's dedicated research hub connecting academic scholarship with industry partners like major Scandinavian retailers to address contemporary retail challenges through joint projects and knowledge exchange.

Barnaby HaranView profile

Senior Lecturer

• American Visual Culture
• History of Photography
• Radical Politics and Propaganda
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Barnaby Haran is a Senior Lecturer in American Arts at the University of Hull, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Cultures and Education and the School of Humanities. His research focuses on American visual culture, particularly the history of photography, with a specialization in early 20th-century documentary photography and its intersections with radical politics and racial justice. He is Co-Director of the Cultures of Incarceration Centre, exploring the role of photography in media coverage of historical injustices like the Scottsboro Case. Education: BA, MA, and PhD/DPhil from University College London Professional Certificate in Academic Practice (PCAP) from the University of Hull Research Interests: Photography's role in documenting social movements and racial injustice Avant-garde film and Soviet-American cultural exchanges Radical political propaganda through visual media His recent articles analyze the photographic representation of historical events like the Scottsboro Nine arrests and Angelo Herndon's legal struggles, emphasizing how visual media shaped public perceptions of racial and political conflicts. Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020) Grants & Projects: British Academy Grant (£4,370) for research on the Scottsboro Boys and radical photography (2019–2020) He supervises PhD students interested in American art, photography histories, and radical culture, and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through the Cultures of Incarceration Centre.