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Savannah Wei ShiView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Data Analytics
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Savannah Wei Shi is an Associate Professor in the Marketing Department at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, holding the J.C. Penney Research Professorship. She joined the faculty in 2011 after earning her Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park. As Chair of the Undergraduate Leadership Team (ULT), she oversees academic and strategic initiatives at the Leavey School. Education : Ph.D. in Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park (2011) Research Interests : Savannah’s work focuses on consumer decision-making in digital environments, employing advanced metrics like eye-tracking, pupillary response, and click-stream data. Her studies explore how consumers interact with online platforms, product assortments, and mobile applications. She has published in top-tier journals including Management Science , Marketing Science , and Journal of Marketing , and contributed to the Wiley International Encyclopedia of Marketing . Awards : MSI H. Paul Root Award (Journal of Marketing) Donald R. Lehmann Award (Journal of Marketing Research) Outstanding Teaching, Research, and Service Award (Leavey School of Business) Teaching & Advising : Savannah teaches courses such as Internet Marketing, Retail Strategy, and MBA Capstone. She has advised numerous students on research projects and is recognized for her innovative pedagogy. No formal advisee list is provided in the materials. Labs/Teams : No specific labs or teams are mentioned in her profile, though her research often involves collaborations with industry partners in retail and digital marketing.

Naren AgrawalView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Service Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Competitiveness
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Naren Agrawal is the Benjamin and Mae Swig Professor of Operations Management and Information Systems (OMIS) at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, where he has served since 1992. He previously held roles as Associate Dean of Faculty (until 2015) and was a visiting professor at The Wharton School (1999-2001) and the Indian School of Business (2004, 2006). His expertise spans supply chain management, service supply chains, and manufacturing competitiveness. Dr. Agrawal earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from Banaras Hindu University (India), followed by an M.S. in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Operations and Information Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on optimizing supply chains, inventory systems, and digital advertising strategies. He has published in leading journals such as Harvard Business Review , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management , and co-edited Retail Supply Chain Management . He serves on editorial boards for Management Science and Production and Operations Management . Awarded the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award (1996–2007) and the Wharton MBA Core Curriculum Teaching Award, he is a three-time recipient of the Breetwor Fellowship. His consulting work spans industries like retail (The Gap, Overstock.com) and high-tech (HP, IBM). He is a Research Faculty Associate at the Retail Workbench, a trustee of Give2Asia, and an INFORMS member.

Nazan OkurView profile

Professor

• Textile Engineering
• Composite Materials
• Functional Fabrics
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Prof. Nazan Okur is a Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on textile materials science, sustainable fashion, and composite materials. She leads projects on acoustic insulation composites and functional fabric development funded by BAP grants. With an h-index of 51 and 10+ awards, her work spans textile innovation, consumer behavior analysis, and efficiency modeling in retail. Research interests include: Vortex Spun Yarn Mechanics Hybrid Composite Design UV-Protective Functional Fabrics Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Applications Impact of Pandemics on Fashion Consumption Notable contributions include: Developing STF-impregnated ballistic fabrics Modeling fast-fashion consumer adoption Creating cyclodextrin-based nanofiber composites Evaluating retail efficiency in Turkish apparel sector Has supervised 3 theses and holds awards like Dr. Akın ÇAKMAKCI Award (2012) and Rieter International Student Award (2011). Active in university-industry collaboration and international research networks.

• Graph Theory
• Combinatorics
• Data Science
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Dr. Joseph DeMaio is a Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at Kennesaw State University. He specializes in Graph Theory , Combinatorics , and Chessboard Problems , with a focus on Fibonacci Numbers and Cryptography . He teaches courses such as MATH 8020: Graph Theory , STAT 1401: Elementary Statistics , and MATH 8030: Applied Discrete Mathematics for data analysts. Ph.D., Mathematics, Emory University (1996) M.A., Mathematics, Emory University (1994) M.A., Mathematics, Wake Forest University (1990) B.S., Mathematics, Wake Forest University (1988) His research spans mathematical logic, combinatorial proofs, and algorithm design. He has published extensively on chessboard domination problems , graph-based medical claims analysis , and optimal pathfinding in discrete spaces , including collaborations with SAS Institute on statistical computing. Notably, he explores the intersection of mathematical education and real-world data applications . Key trends in his publications include graph theory applied to chess problems , combinatorial optimization for traveling salesman variants, and data science methodologies in customer segmentation and physician behavior analysis. His work often bridges theoretical mathematics with practical computing tools like R Studio and SAS. Dr. DeMaio emphasizes technology-driven statistical pedagogy , using the TI-84 and ALEKS for remote asynchronous learning. He advocates for self-directed study and rigorous practice in math education, as outlined in his Tips for Success guide.

Susan ShaddoxView profile

Lecturer

• Interior Design
• Historic Preservation
• Community Development
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Susan Shaddox is a Lecturer in Interior Design at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She has worked as an interior design consultant with Main Street Arkansas since 2006, providing expertise in historic building renovation and community development. Specializes in historic preservation and visual merchandising workshops Conducts training for property owners and businesses in Main Street communities Developed educational programs on window display and visual merchandising Active speaker at National Main Street and Destination Downtown Conferences Her work spans multiple U.S. states, focusing on revitalization of historic downtown retail communities. Outside academia, she contributes to animal rescue organizations and advocates for pet spay/neuter programs.

• Image processing
• 3D visualization
• Virtual Reality
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Prof. PhD Miroslav Nikolov Galabov is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo in Bulgaria. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to computer science, particularly in the areas of 3D visualization, virtual and augmented reality, and image processing. He maintains active research collaborations and participates in multiple funded projects at the university. Professor Galabov's research interests focus on cutting-edge technologies including: Image processing and computer vision 3D visualization and modeling Virtual and Augmented Reality systems Microprocessor systems and embedded computing System programming and software architecture Multimedia systems and publishing technologies E-business applications and social network technologies His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work in digital signal processing and image compression toward contemporary research in cloud infrastructure, semantic web technologies, and digital twin applications. Recent publications show a strong emphasis on practical implementations of AWS infrastructure, microservices architecture, and blockchain solutions for IoT systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computer science with real-world applications across multiple domains including education, business, and cultural heritage preservation. Professor Galabov actively participates in significant research projects including: "Изследване и анализ на приложението на технологични инструменти и инфраструктура като креативна среда за трансфер на знания" (2025-2025) "Изследване, анализ и популяризиране на мобилни технологии и софтуерни приложения в полза на студенти със специални потребности" (2025-2025) "Изследване възможностите на технологиите за виртуална и добавена реалност за атрактивно представяне и популяризиране на българското фолклорно наследство" (2023-2023) Multiple projects related to 3D visualization, e-learning, and digital infrastructure development

Xiaoyan DengView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Research
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Dr. Xiaoyan Deng is an Associate Professor in the Marketing & Logistics department at the Max M. Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2009), and teaches in Fisher’s Undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs. Education: PhD in Marketing, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2009) Her research focuses on visual marketing , examining how marketplace design elements—including advertising, product and packaging design, and retail displays—influence consumer decision-making . She also investigates marketplace social inference and behavioral nudges . Her work has been published in top journals like Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing , and Journal of Consumer Psychology , with over 3,800 Google Scholar citations. Recent publications span topics such as fast fashion consumption , color psychology , and retail packaging effects on flavor perception. Her research often integrates consumer neuroscience and multisensory marketing frameworks. Scientific Awards: Marketing Science Institute (MSI) Young Scholar (2017) Finalist for 2021 AMA/MSI/H. Paul Root Award Outstanding Reviewer for Journal of Consumer Research (2017) Dr. Deng serves on editorial review boards for JCR , JM , and JMR , and co-edited a 2023 special issue of the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research . She supervises PhD student research and contributes to academic discourse through conference editorial roles.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Interior Design
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Tomomi Hayashi is Professor (0.7) at Tallinn University of Applied Sciences' Institute of Architecture and partner at HG Arhitektuur OÜ. Educated at Virginia Tech (MArch) and Yokohama National University (BArch), Hayashi's career includes academic leadership as former Head of the Architectural Institute (2012-2017) and professional experience with Rafael Viñoly Architects (NYC) and Maki Associates (Tokyo). Research focuses on: Architectural theory and urban regeneration Heritage restoration and adaptive reuse Wooden/concrete structural design Japanese-Estonian design dialogues Publications emphasize architectural history, material innovation, and cross-cultural design, with recent works exploring future-oriented urbanism and engineering-architecture collaborations. Awards and recognitions: 2024 ESTPly Wooden Interior Award 2020 Europa Nostra Special Mention 2019 IFI Design Gold Prize 2017 Estonian Culture Endowment Award Multiple Estonian annual prizes for restoration and design Supervised 2 master's students and serves frequently as guest critic internationally. Leads award-winning architectural projects including the Estonian National Museum, Noblessner Yacht Club, and innovative public installations.

Jan-Erik BaarsView profile

Lecturer

• Design Management
• Customer Centricity
• Design Thinking
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Jan-Erik Baars is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, specifically within the Business School's Institute for Communication and Marketing (IKM) and CC Marketing Management program. He has been employed at the university since September 2011, initially heading the Design Management International program until January 2019, before transitioning to his current role in March 2019. In addition to his academic work, Baars serves as a Project Manager, heads the CAS Design Management program, and is actively involved in research activities. His educational background includes industrial design studies in Wuppertal, Germany, and he completed his doctoral dissertation in 2024 at Eindhoven University of Technology on 'Strategic Design Capability in Companies.' Baars' research focuses on the intersection of design and management, with particular emphasis on Design Management, Customer Centricity, and Organizational Maturity. His work explores how organizations can effectively integrate design thinking into business strategy to drive innovation and value creation. He has developed practical tools like the Customer Centricity Score, which measures organizational customer focus, and co-founded Customer Metrics AG in 2021 to support organizations in developing customer-centric approaches. His publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from practical design applications toward strategic organizational frameworks, culminating in his 2024 dissertation which synthesizes decades of industry experience into an academic framework for strengthening organizational effectiveness through strategic design capability. Selected Awards: Rotterdam Design Prize (1995) IF Award in Gold Regular member of the IF Award jury Baars maintains an active role in both academia and industry, teaching across various degree programs while consulting through his design strategy practice. His work bridges theoretical academic research with practical business applications, particularly in helping organizations develop strategic design capabilities. He is also a member of the board of directors for Vetica, an international design agency, and maintains a professional blog (designfokus.de) discussing design in business contexts. His research projects include 'Design capability in companies,' 'Retail display solutions for the future,' and 'The Customer Centricity Score,' reflecting his commitment to developing practical frameworks that organizations can implement to enhance their design maturity and customer focus.