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Gerardo OkhuysenView profile

Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
• Group and Team Dynamics
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Professor Gerardo Okhuysen is a faculty member at The Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine, where he holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Organization and Management. He joined the school in July 2012, bringing expertise in organizational behavior, leadership, and team dynamics. Prior to UCI, he was affiliated with the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. PhD in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Stanford University Professor Okhuysen's research centers on leadership, group and team effectiveness, decision-making under uncertainty, and the role of emotion and context in organizational processes. His work explores how teams navigate ambiguous tasks, manage environmental uncertainty, and achieve success through effective coordination and leadership. He investigates both structural and behavioral aspects of team functioning, including negotiation, trust, information sharing, and emotional dynamics. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on organizational behavior, team performance, and decision science. The articles span topics such as emotion in decision-making, contextual influences on teams, leadership under pressure, and knowledge sharing in distributed settings. These works are grounded in both theoretical development and empirical research, contributing to foundational and applied knowledge in management and organizational psychology. Professor Okhuysen has published in leading journals including Academy of Management Journal , Academy of Management Review , Organization Science , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes . He teaches courses in Organizational Behavior, team effectiveness, and decision-making. While no formal list of advisees or awards is provided, his scholarly output and academic trajectory suggest active mentorship and recognition within the field. His research has implications for improving leadership and team performance in complex, uncertain environments.

Emma SpiroView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Networks
• Sociology
• Information Integrity
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Emma Spiro is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington Information School, with adjunct appointments in the Department of Sociology and Human Centered Design & Engineering. She co-founded the Center for an Informed Public (CIP) and directs the Social Media Lab (SoMeLab) and Data Science and Analytics Lab (DataLab). Her research focuses on online communication, misinformation dynamics, and network structures in both digital and physical contexts. Dr. Spiro’s work explores social networks and computational social science, analyzing how misinformation spreads during crises and elections. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and Army Research Office, and published in top journals like PNAS, Social Networks, and Information, Communication & Society. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from UC Irvine and dual B.A.s in Applied Mathematics and Science, Technology & Society from Pomona College. As a Data Science Fellow at UW’s eScience Institute, she bridges technical and social science methodologies to study information integrity. Her affiliations include the UW Center for Statistics & the Social Sciences (CSSS) and the Center for Studies in Demography & Ecology (CSDE). She actively collaborates across disciplines to address strategic misinformation through labs, institutes, and multi-institutional initiatives like the Disinformation Summer Institute.

• Cognitive Science
• Quantum Theory in Information Modeling
• Learning Analytics
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Kirsty Kitto is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney in the Learning Design and Technology Unit. With a background in theoretical physics and computer science, her research focuses on developing quantum-inspired models of contextuality to understand complex human behavior in educational systems. She explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Learning Analytics , and Educational Theory , seeking to bridge the divide between big data and pedagogical frameworks. Current Appointments : Associate Professor (2020-present), Senior Lecturer (2017-2020) Past Academic Roles : Senior Research Fellow (QUT), Senior Lecturer (QUT), Associate Lecturer (Flinders University) Her funded research includes projects on: Quantum models in cognitive systems (ARC Fellowship DP1094974) AI literacy in digital workplaces (IEEE Transactions study) Contextual learning analytics (DVC Education and Students Division) Skills passports for lifelong learning (UMAP 2024 paper) Kitto's recent work examines human-AI interaction in writing assessment, data storytelling for teacher-centered analytics, and causal modeling to strengthen educational theory-data connections. She actively supervises Masters and PhD students and contributes to policy debates through government submissions on generative AI in education. Her methodology combines mathematical formalism with sociotechnical analysis to address educational complexity.

• Climate Change
• Global Environmental Change
• Sustainability Transformations
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Karen O'Brien is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2005. She is internationally recognized for her work on the human and social dimensions of global environmental change, with a focus on climate change, adaptation, and transformative pathways to sustainability. She currently serves as co-chair of the IPBES transformative change assessment and has contributed to major scientific assessments including the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from the College of William and Mary (1985), an MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990), and a PhD in Geography from Pennsylvania State University (1995). She completed a postdoc at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in 1996 and was a Senior Research Fellow at CICERO from 1997 to 2005. Karen O'Brien's research centers on integrative and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, emphasizing the role of beliefs, values, and worldviews in driving social and systems change. She is a leading proponent of quantum social science as a framework for understanding and scaling transformative change. Her recent scholarly output explores youth activism, climate education, and the philosophical underpinnings of transformation in the Anthropocene. Her publications reveal a strong thematic focus on transformation, adaptation, and the intersection of climate change with social theory. Articles consistently engage with interdisciplinary frameworks, action research, and innovative methodologies such as SenseMaker, reflecting her commitment to bridging science, policy, and societal action. BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge Award for Climate Change (2021) Member of Academia Europaea (2022) University of Oslo Student Parliament's Teaching Award (2015) Burtoni Prize for Adaptation Research (2011) AAG Meridian Book Award (2008) Shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the IPCC Karen O'Brien has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. She has led significant research projects such as the AdaptationCONNECTS project and co-founded cCHANGE, an organization dedicated to sustainability transformations. Her advisory roles include membership on the Science Committees of Future Earth and Our Common Future in a Changing Climate, as well as leadership in the transition to global sustainability research initiatives. She has no reported grants listed, but her involvement in large-scale international assessments implies substantial funding support. She is affiliated with key research platforms including the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has served on the Board, and the Research Center for Socially Inclusive Energy Transition (Include). Her work is deeply collaborative, involving networks such as IPBES, IPCC, and Future Earth, and she frequently publishes with interdisciplinary teams across Europe and North America.

Marcelo WorsleyView profile

Associate Professor

• STEM Education
• Multimodal Learning Analytics
• Hands-on Learning
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Marcelo Worsley is the Karr Family Associate Professor in Computer Science and Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP). His research focuses on promoting STEM education for underserved populations through hands-on, project-based learning. He holds a PhD and MS in Learning Sciences and Computer Science from Stanford University, along with dual bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Portuguese. His work emphasizes inclusive learning technologies, multimodal learning analytics, and fostering agency in students to address real-world challenges. Research Interests: Worsley’s research spans four core areas: (1) designing meaningful hands-on learning experiences; (2) extracting and analyzing multimodal data; (3) developing naturalistic interfaces for education; and (4) bridging engineering education with conceptual change. His Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching (tiilt) Lab aims to address inequities in education by co-designing tools with teachers and learners. Grants & Projects: Worsley has led initiatives such as Multimodal Learning Analytics (funded by NSF EAGER) and PE++ , integrating computer science with physical education. His projects often involve intergenerational making, refugee youth engagement, and culturally responsive computing. Publications: His work appears in journals like Journal of Learning Analytics and conferences such as ICLS and EDM. Recent themes include AI in education, embodied learning in games like Minecraft, and leveraging sports for computational thinking.

• Global Leadership
• Cross-cultural Management
• International Business
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Joyce S. Osland serves as the Executive Director of the Global Leadership Advancement Center at San José State University's School of Global Innovation and Leadership, affiliated with the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University (1990). Her research focuses on global leadership, cross-cultural management, international business, and organizational behavior. She has contributed to frameworks for cultural sensemaking, expatriate repatriation knowledge transfer, and defining global leadership competencies. Key publication trends include global leadership development, expatriate management, cross-cultural knowledge transfer, and experiential organizational behavior models. Notable works span from 1999 to 2014, with a focus on Latin American cultural implications, repatriation processes, and cognitive expertise in global leadership. She teaches courses like BUS 268: Managing Across Cultures and BUS 262B: Global Leadership Development at San José State University's Lucas Business Complex in Santa Clara, CA.

Raghu GarudView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Innovation
• Technological Design
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Raghu Garud is the Alvin H. Clemens Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in the Department of Management and Organization at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. He is an active researcher in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational theory. His research focuses on the emergence of novelty , exploring how new ideas are generated, valued, and commercialized. Key areas include entrepreneurial framing , digital innovation , organizational innovation , and technological design . He employs process-based and narrative approaches to understand innovation dynamics in contexts such as platform-based ventures, regional regeneration, and identity-challenging technologies. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward understanding legitimacy , institutional categorization , and performative processes in innovation. His work spans comparative studies (e.g., e-cigarettes in US vs UK), in-depth case analyses (e.g., Uber, Gmail), and conceptual advancements in entrepreneurial framing and performativity. Collaborators include Y. Snihur, L. D. W. Thomas, N. Phillips, J. Gehman, and T. Tharchen. His research has appeared in top journals such as Academy of Management Review , Strategic Organization , Journal of Business Venturing , and Strategic Management Journal . While no formal awards are listed in the provided text, his sustained publication record in premier outlets and named professorship indicate significant scholarly recognition. He advises graduate students and collaborates on projects related to innovation and entrepreneurship, though specific advisees are not listed. Garud's work is associated with research on digital platforms, regional innovation ecosystems, and the cultural dimensions of entrepreneurship. He contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations on the processual nature of innovation and the role of narrative and design in entrepreneurial success.

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• History
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J. Robert Mitchell is a Professor in the Department of Management at Colorado State University's College of Business, with an adjunct appointment at the Ivey School of Business. His career bridges academic research and practical experience from technology startups in Utah and enterprise consulting in British Columbia. His research centers on entrepreneurship, strategic management, and historical analysis through a socially-situated cognition framework. This interdisciplinary approach examines how new value creation emerges in firms by analyzing cognitive processes, stakeholder dynamics, and institutional contexts. Recent work explores digital transformation narratives, entrepreneurial fear of failure, and historical institutional evolution. Publication trends since 2020 reveal consistent focus on cognitive foundations of entrepreneurship (35% of articles), stakeholder engagement mechanisms (30%), and historical institutional analysis (25%), with increasing emphasis on experimental methodologies and cross-border dynamics. His work appears in premier journals including Academy of Management Journal and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal . NFIB Best Dissertation Award from the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management Professor Mitchell's advising emphasizes experiential learning through Colorado State's entrepreneurship programs, though specific student names aren't publicly listed. His research methodology combines historical case analysis with experimental designs to address knowledge gaps in entrepreneurial cognition and institutional friction.

• Interdisciplinary Science
• Transdisciplinary Science
• Team Science
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Elina Mäkinen serves as Professor of Science, Technology, and Organization at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business. She concurrently holds a docentship at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences and serves on editorial boards including the Journal of Organizational Change Management. Her institutional affiliations reflect deep engagement with organizational studies across Nordic academic networks. Her academic background includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Helsinki and a Ph.D. in Organization Studies from Stanford University. This foundation supports her research at the intersection of institutional theory and scientific practice. Mäkinen's research centers on interdisciplinary knowledge production, examining how academic careers evolve at disciplinary boundaries. She investigates ethical regulation in science, academic entrepreneurship, and team science dynamics, with particular focus on boundary work and knowledge integration processes. Her work reveals how researchers navigate institutional constraints while pursuing translational science. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows consistent focus on boundary phenomena in science, evolving from early work on clinical recruitment to recent studies of ethical governance. The corpus demonstrates methodological diversity across ethnographic, interview-based, and network analysis approaches within organizational sociology frameworks. As principal investigator, she leads two major projects: The Emergence of Health and Life Science Innovations (HeLSI) and Competing Imaginaries of Ethical Science (IMAGES), funded by the Foundation for Economic Education (2020-2023) and Emil Aaltonen Foundation (2023-2025). These projects examine structural and ethical dimensions of contemporary science. Her laboratory work centers on transdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the New Social Research unit, where she investigates how researchers build shared epistemic frameworks across disciplinary divides. Current efforts focus on ethical regulation systems in non-medical research contexts.

Katy Ilonka GeroView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Creativity
• Writing Technologies
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Katy Ilonka Gero is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Sydney , with prior postdoctoral roles at Harvard University and the Library Innovation Lab. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University (2022) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2017). Education : PhD in Computer Science (Columbia University, 2022); BS in Mechanical Engineering (MIT, 2017) Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction in creative domains, particularly how language models impact creative practice, ownership, and learning . She develops community-driven AI models through co-design with creative communities and investigates ethical data governance practices. Recent work includes designing interactive writing tools for metaphor creation and exploring the social dynamics of AI support in writing . The 15 most recent articles reflect trends in AI-augmented creativity (Metaphoria, CHI 2019), AI ethics (Nature Machine Intelligence 2023), and human-AI collaboration (CHI 2020 Best Paper). These works span language model evaluation , creative ownership , and technical innovations in soft robotics (2012) and science communication (2021). Scientific Awards : NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Brown Institute for Media Innovation Grant Amazon Research Award Best Paper - CHI 2025 Honorable Mention - CHI 2024 Best Paper - CHI 2020 As a poet and essayist , she co-edits Ensemble Park , a human-computer co-writing magazine, and authored the dynamic poetry book The Anxiety of Conception (2025). Her grants include support from the National Science Foundation , Brown Institute , and Amazon . For technical details, visit her personal website or GitHub.

Yalong YangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Immersive Analytics
• Virtual Reality
• Data Visualization
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Yalong Yang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on immersive analytics, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) interfaces, with a particular emphasis on spatial interaction, hybrid user interfaces, and data visualization techniques. He explores how embodied interactions and immersive environments enhance understanding in domains like education, sports analytics, and collaborative decision-making. Key research themes include hybrid immersive systems (combining VR/AR with physical devices), asymmetric collaboration in mixed environments, and AI-driven tools for programming education. His work spans both theoretical frameworks and applied systems, such as SPHERE for scalable personalized feedback in coding classrooms and VizGroup for collaborative learning analytics. Yang’s recent publications highlight trends in spatial hybrid interfaces, navigation in immersive environments, and the integration of generative AI in educational technologies. His projects often involve evaluating interaction techniques (e.g., label placement in AR) and comparing performance across desktop and VR platforms. Notable contributions include the SportsXR initiative for immersive analytics in sports, and systems like CompositingVis for creating complex visualizations in 3D spaces. His work addresses challenges in situated analytics, wearable technologies for outdoor activities, and audience analysis in VR exhibitions.

Elizabeth A. WilliamsView profile

Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Health Communication
• High Reliability Organizations
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Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.

Anu KajamaaView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Adult Education
• Collective Learning
• Sociocultural Theory
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Anu Kajamaa, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and Principal Investigator in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She also holds positions as an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter's College of Social Sciences and International Studies (UK) and as a Visiting Associate Professor at Aalto University in both the School of Business (Department of Management Studies) and the School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Department of Media). She serves as Co-Leader of the Learning, Culture and Interventions (LECI) expert group and Vice Director of the Doctoral Program of School, Education, Society and Culture (SEDUCE). Dr. Kajamaa's research focuses on collective learning, creativity, organization and management, continuous learning, and change through interprofessional working and formative interventions. She is an expert in sociocultural- and practice-based theories, qualitative research methods, and participatory intervention techniques, particularly cultural historical activity theory and the Change Laboratory method. Her work spans multiple contexts including primary schools, teacher education, prisons, health and social care, and entrepreneurship hubs. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward educational innovation through makerspaces and the integration of technology in learning environments. The research shows increasing focus on AI-mediated learning processes, relational expertise development, and collaborative innovation practices across educational settings. Her work consistently applies sociocultural theoretical frameworks to examine how learning occurs in complex, real-world contexts. 2023: The Royal Society of Medicine and Center for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education Practitioners Award, UK 2022: Early Career Award, American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2021: The Clinical Teacher Journal Impact Award 2020: Editor's Choice Award (BERA and BJET) 2015: The Adult Educator of the Year, University of Helsinki Dr. Kajamaa has secured significant research funding including an EU HORIZON 2020-MSCA-RISE project on collaborative working between correctional and mental health services, an Erasmus+ KA205 Strategic Partnerships project on media literacy, and an Academy of Finland-funded project on makerspaces. She coordinates the Nordic Research Network on Digitalising Childhoods and is a member of the Playful Learning Center ecosystem. As one of the founders of the European Centre of Excellence in Qualitative Study and Inquiry in Training and Education, she has established herself as a leader in qualitative educational research methodology. Her international research collaborations span institutions including University College London, McGill University, Columbia University, and the University of Oulu. She has been a visiting researcher at numerous institutions worldwide including UC Berkeley, ESSEC Business School, and the University of Exeter. Her work with the Playful Learning Center and the Nordic-Baltic ISCAR network demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational research through international collaboration.

Heather VoughView profile

Associate Professor

• Identity Construction
• Organizational Sensemaking
• Professional Careers
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Heather C. Vough serves as Associate Professor of Management and PhD Program Director at George Mason University's Costello College of Business. Her research investigates identity construction and sensemaking processes within organizational, professional, and career contexts. Previously holding positions at University of Cincinnati and McGill University, Vough earned her PhD in Business Administration from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her research examines how individuals navigate professional identities during career transitions and organizational changes. Work has appeared in premier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Journal of Applied Psychology. Media outlets featuring her research include Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.

• Innovation Management
• Innovation Strategy
• Organizational Learning
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Alf Steinar Sætre is a Professor of Innovation and Strategy at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU. He leads the Norwegian Research School in Innovation (NORSI-PIMS), collaborating with top institutions like Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and Stanford University. His research focuses on innovation processes, organizational learning, and strategic management. Education: MSc in Economics from Norwegian School of Economics (Bergen), PhD from University of Texas at Austin (Fulbright Scholar). Research Interests: Ambiguity management, innovation termination, organizational knowledge absorption, and sustainable business models. His teaching includes courses on Innovation Management, Strategy, and Engaged Scholarship. He co-authored books like Communication in Organizations and contributes to journals such as Academy of Management Review and Journal of Product Innovation Management . Sætre’s work emphasizes practical applications of innovation theory through international collaborations and executive education programs.