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.
Yuliya Snihur is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at IESE Business School, University of Navarra . She holds a PhD in Management from IESE Business School and bachelor's degrees in International Business from Northeastern University and European Management from NEOMA Business School. Prior to her academic career, she gained industry experience in corporate finance at multinational corporations including Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola, as well as startup environments. Her research focuses on entrepreneurial framing , business model innovation , and strategic adaptation in digital transformation contexts. She examines how CEOs use linguistic tools to shape organizational responses to disruptive innovations, particularly through opportunity framing that influences business model blending versus separation strategies. Her work combines cognitive theory, organizational behavior, and strategic management principles. Current research explores the temporal dimensions of opportunity framing in prolonged adaptation processes, analyzing how intensity, concreteness, future orientation , and inclusiveness of executive communication affect organizational response to technological disruption. Her 2025 publications examine innovation legitimacy and ethical framing in entrepreneurial contexts.
Dr. Anna Hartman is a Lecturer in Marketing at The Australian National University's Research School of Management. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Melbourne, along with advanced degrees in Marketing Communications and a background in Clinical Nutrition. Her research focuses on consumer culture theory, institutional dynamics, and market legitimacy, particularly in contested markets like reproductive care and aesthetic services. PhD: Marketing, University of Melbourne (2022) MCom: Marketing, University of Melbourne (2017) MSc: Integrated Marketing Communications, Golden Gate University (2011) B.A.: Culture, Ecology & Sustainable Community (2005) DipHlthSci: Clinical Nutrition (2003) Research Interests: Dr. Hartman examines how social evaluations (legitimacy, stigma, authenticity) shape markets, with a focus on cultural consumption and institutional microfoundations. Her work bridges consumer research, organizational studies, and strategic communications, addressing ethical dilemmas in markets such as donor-assisted conception and aesthetic services. Her recent projects explore passionate publics in online reviews, gender equity in academia, and the dynamics of cross-border reproductive care marketing. She currently leads a project on social evaluations in sustainable food systems. Registered to supervise postgraduate students Research grants: Capturing Social Evaluations on Sustainable Food Systems (2024–2025) Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on market legitimacy and healthcare marketing ethics.
Dr. Sandris Zeivots is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School and Interim Academic Director of Business Co-Design. His research focuses on creating transformative educational experiences through co-design methodologies, learning spaces, and emotional dimensions of learning. Zeivots explores student engagement optimization through collaborative educational design and investigates hybrid teaching models. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on innovative pedagogies, with recent work examining generative AI's impact on assessments, connected learning spaces in business education, and cross-disciplinary professional development. Research trends show progression from experiential learning foundations to technologically-enhanced educational frameworks. Zeivots leads the Disruptive Innovations in Business Education Research Group and has secured multiple grants including an Australian Business Deans Council commission. As academic director, he oversees curriculum development initiatives and facilitates faculty development programs through Sydney Facilitators Network and HERDSA networks. His pedagogical approach emphasizes authentic industry engagement and meaningful learning experiences in postgraduate business education.
Dr. Amir Andargoli is a Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on digital transformation, healthcare innovation, and strategic information management. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Strategic Information Systems and Information & Management, with a particular emphasis on digital ecosystems, blockchain in healthcare, and AI applications. Research Interests: Dr. Andargoli's work bridges information systems theory with practical applications in healthcare and industry. His recent projects explore digital twins for dementia care, blockchain architectures for healthcare data sharing, and the socio-technical dynamics of Lean management systems. He emphasizes user-centered design in digital technologies to enhance organizational value and patient outcomes. Grants & Projects: He has secured grants from institutions including the Australian Academy of Science and Barbara Dicker Brain Science Foundation. Notable projects include examining Spotify's algorithmic playlists (Contemporary Music Victoria), developing digital solutions for ME/CFS care (Emerge Australia), and conceptualizing digital twins for dementia care (Ian Dicker Family Settlement). Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Andargoli teaches in Swinburne's Business Information Systems programs and supervises Higher Degree by Research candidates. His supervision focuses on topics like data governance, digital innovation in supply chains, and psychological safety in digital transformation projects. He has advised on doctoral theses addressing healthcare resilience, suicide helpline systems, and digital transformation in post-pandemic contexts. Professional Recognition: He is a 2011 finalist in Griffith University's Innovation Challenge for the A-SOSim project. His research has been cited in leading conferences like the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences and Bled eConference.
Professor Donna Marshall is a Full Professor and Vice-Principal for Research & Innovation at the College of Business, University College Dublin (UCD). She serves as the Executive Director of the UCD Earth Institute: People, Work, Society initiative and is a multi-award-winning Sustainable Supply Chain scholar. Professor Marshall is ranked among the top supply chain researchers globally, with over one hundred research outputs in prestigious journals including MIT Sloan Management Review, Journal of Business Ethics, and Production and Operations Management. Her educational background includes a BSc and PhD from the University of Bath, UK. Professor Marshall has extensive experience in academic leadership, having served as Head (Vice Principal) of Research, Innovation and Impact for the UCD College of Business from September 2018 to June 2021. Professor Marshall's research focuses on sustainable supply chains, with particular emphasis on climate crisis response, ethical sourcing, supply chain transparency, and the bio-circular economy. She is passionate about bringing systemic change to broken supply chains and addressing the world's biggest crises of climate chaos and exploitation of people and planet. Her current research projects include sustainable supply chains in fashion with Fashion's Responsible Supply Chain Hub (FReSCH), sustainable bio-circular economy initiatives, and transparency in complex supply chains including controversial industries. She has secured research funding with multiple national and international teams amounting to over €30 million. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend toward examining power dynamics, justice issues, and transparency in supply chains, particularly in the fashion industry. She has also made significant contributions to understanding issue-washing (including greenwashing and biowashing) and developing frameworks for sustainable biocircularity. Her work increasingly focuses on just transitions and ensuring that sustainability efforts authentically address social and environmental challenges rather than merely creating the appearance of progress. Harold E. Fearon Award for Best Paper in Journal of Supply Chain Management (2014) Nevi Healthcare Best Paper Award Runner up at IPSERA Conference (2015) Multiple teaching awards for her innovative approaches to supply chain education Former President of the International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA) Professor Marshall has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, Masters, and PhD levels. She created and directed the QS-world ranked UCD MSc in Supply Chain Management, which evolved into the MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management in 2023. She serves on the editorial boards of multiple high-ranking journals and provides pro bono advisory services to international organizations, companies, NGOs, and government bodies. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes individualized learning, inclusivity, and life-long learning, with a focus on creating safe, encouraging environments for her diverse international student body. She leads several research teams and initiatives including Fashion's Responsible Supply Chain Hub (FReSCH) and works closely with industry partners to translate research into practical applications for more sustainable and just supply chains.
Anna Comacchio is a Full Professor and Director of the Venice School of Management at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds a prominent role in the university's Academic Senate and oversees research and teaching activities within the Department of Management. Her academic career is marked by leadership in organizational studies, innovation management, and network governance. She teaches courses such as 'Organizing in a Digital World' and 'Organization Studies' across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Her research focuses on organizational design, innovation dynamics, and the governance of business networks. Key themes include hybrid organizational models, remote work transformation during the pandemic, and boundary-spanning mechanisms in university-industry collaborations. She has published extensively in journals like Organization Science and Long Range Planning , and her work is featured in conference proceedings of the British Academy of Management and EGOS. Comacchio leads the Research Institute for Innovation Management Communications and contributes to the National Observatory on Business Networks. She is actively involved in developing leadership competencies and emotional intelligence programs for students and professionals. Her research integrates empirical studies with theoretical frameworks, emphasizing conceptual innovation and strategic frameworks for open innovation ecosystems.
Melody Kuziwa Jombe is a Lecturer in Strategic Management and Deputy Programme Director at the University of Exeter Business School. She holds a PhD in Business Management from the University of Pretoria and specializes in Turnaround Management, Restructuring, and Organizational Change. Her research explores causal attributions of venture distress through the Critical Incident Technique. Education BBA (UNISA) BCom Hons (UNISA) - Cum Laude MPhil Strategic Management (University of Pretoria) PhD Business Management (University of Pretoria) Research Interests Melody's work focuses on business strategy resilience, particularly in FMCG and market research industries. Her current initiatives include co-founding the Black Heritage University Group (B-HUGs) to address underrepresentation of Black students in higher education, collaborating with TED WRAGG Trust Schools through campus exposure programs. Scientific Recognition Selected for the 100 Black Women Professors Now Programme (2023 Cohort) Leadership Roles Deputy Programme Director for Business School: With Year Abroad (2023-present) Deputy Programme Director for BA International Business and Modern Languages (2025) Employability Academic Lead (2024-present)
Davide Nicolini is a Professor of Organization Studies and Director of the IKON Organisation and Work Group at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. He concurrently serves as a Visiting Professor at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo. His prior affiliations include faculty positions at the University of Trento (Italy) and a senior social scientist role at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London, where he developed extensive experience in action-learning program design and action-research interventions. Professor Nicolini's research centers on practice-based approaches to understanding organizational phenomena through the lens of everyday work practices. He investigates how knowing, learning, and change emerge in complex environments—particularly healthcare systems—with significant contributions to innovation processes, safety management, and ethical decision-making frameworks. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical application, employing ethnographic methods to uncover the micro-foundations of organizational life while advancing action-based methodologies for systemic change. His recent scholarly output reveals strong thematic continuity across publications spanning ethics, attention dynamics, and evidence mobilization. Articles like 'What is the right thing to do?' and 'Towards a practice-theoretical view of attention' demonstrate his focus on situated ethical sensemaking and cognitive processes in organizational contexts. The recurring healthcare setting in his work highlights practical relevance, while methodological innovations in video-based research and diffraction approaches showcase theoretical advancement. As Director of the IKON Organisation and Work Group, Professor Nicolini leads a research collective dedicated to exploring practice theory applications in organizational transformation. The group actively engages in collaborative projects that translate theoretical insights into practical interventions, particularly for improving complex systems like healthcare organizations through action-research methodologies.
Dr. Jonathan Kummerfeld is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Computer Science, specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI collaboration. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a B.Sc. from the University of Sydney, with postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on enabling computers to collaborate effectively with humans through NLP, including interactive systems, dialogue, and crowdsourcing. Education: PhD in Computer Science, UC Berkeley (advised by Dan Klein), 2016 B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Sydney (advised by James Curran), 2010 Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Michigan (2016–2021) Research Interests: Interactive Executable Semantic Parsing NLP Data Science for Messy Real-World Data AI Collaboration in Games and Dialogue His recent work explores empathetic AI systems, alignment algorithms, and AI-resilient interfaces. Over 50 publications span venues like ACL, NAACL, and ICML. Grants & Advising: CHIRON (DARPA): AI for recognizing opponent narratives Google/Amazon grants for annotation tools and dialogue systems Advising PhD student Kent O'Sullivan His lab develops tools like SLATE and contributes to dialogue corpora. Labs/Teams: Leads the Sydney NLP Lab, focusing on human-AI collaboration and scalable NLP systems.
Peter Gray serves as the William G. Shenkir Eminent Scholar Professor of Commerce at the University of Virginia, conducting influential research on technology-organization-society interactions. His work bridges academic rigor and managerial practice through publications in top journals and editorial leadership at MIS Quarterly. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Information Systems and Organizational Behaviour from Queen’s University, Canada M.Sc. in Information Systems from Queen’s University, Canada B.Comm. from the School of Business at Carleton University, Canada Gray's research program centers on organizational network dynamics, examining how collaboration structures drive innovation and performance. He investigates social media's transformative impact on workplace interactions, strategic IT applications for competitive advantage, and technology's societal consequences including political polarization. His methodology combines network analysis with behavioral studies to generate actionable insights for executives navigating digital transformation. Recent publications reveal accelerating focus on network-driven solutions to modern workplace challenges: return-to-office optimization, collaboration overload mitigation, and social media's role in societal fragmentation. His 2020-2023 work consistently connects micro-level employee behaviors with macro-level organizational outcomes through sophisticated network analysis frameworks. Recognition for his contributions includes: University of Virginia Research Achievement Award (2022) As Senior Editor of MIS Quarterly, Gray shapes the field's scholarly discourse while mentoring emerging researchers. His collaborative projects, particularly with Rob Cross on organizational networks, demonstrate sustained research leadership though specific grant details remain undisclosed in available materials. Gray maintains active research partnerships exploring network interventions for cultural transformation and technology-mediated sensemaking. His current work with the University of Virginia academic community continues advancing understanding of how digital connectivity reshapes organizational capabilities and societal structures.
Thomas Choi is a Regents Professor and the AT&T Professor at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business, specializing in supply chain management. He leads the Complex Adaptive Supply Networks Research Accelerator (CASN-RA) and has advised major organizations like LG Electronics, Samsung, and the U.S. Department of Energy. His research focuses on supply chain design, multi-tier dynamics, and complex adaptive systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1992) and a B.A. from UC Berkeley (1980). Research Interests: Supply chain design, multi-tier management, supply network complexity, and resilience. Notable contributions include theories on triads in supply networks and supply chain financing. He has co-authored the Oxford Handbook of Supply Chain Management and been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. Awards: 2018 Highly Cited Researcher, 2017 Emerald Citation of Excellence, 2016 Harold Fearon Best Paper Award. Collaborations span academia and industry, including a $15M USAID project in Ghana. Grants and Labs: Principal researcher in NSF-funded studies on supply network design and environmental performance. Co-directs CASN-RA and CAPS Research. Advised doctoral students now leading academic and industry roles globally. Service: Editorships in top journals, invited talks at institutions worldwide, and leadership in global executive education programs.
Giuseppe Desolda is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department of the University of Bari Aldo Moro , where he has been since July 2, 2022. He leads research at the Interaction, Visualization, Usability & UX (IVU) Lab , focusing on Novel Interaction Techniques , Internet of Things development, and Usable Security . His work includes coordinating the PRIN PNRR DAMOCLES project (2022-2025) on human-centric cybersecurity and leading Work Package 1 of PNRR SERICS. PhD in Computer Science from University of Bari Co-author of over 110 publications Associate Editor for IEEE Access Journal Research interests span Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), End-User Development (EUD) for IoT, and Usable Security systems. His recent work explores AI-driven usability evaluation, voice-based 3D modeling, and GDPR-compliant software frameworks. Article trends show focus on phishing mitigation , smart environment customization , and privacy-by-design methodologies. Publications appear in TOCHI , FGCS , IJHCS , and BIT . Scientific achievements include: Selected for Heidelberg Laureate Forum (2019) LARE spin-off grant (EUR 50,000, 2013) He supervises PhD students Andrea Esposito and Francesco Greco, and has advised multiple funded research projects (PRIN DAMOCLES, DevProDev, PNRR SERICS). Teaching roles include courses on Human-Centered AI, IoT Security, and Web Programming across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Hariharan Subramonyam is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and Computer Science (by courtesy) . He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and a core member of the Stanford HCI Group . His research focuses on augmenting human learning, creativity, and sensemaking with AI, informed by cognitive psychology and collaborative design practices. Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Learning Sciences Generative AI Educational Technology Assistive Technology Cognitive Psychology Recent Trends: Designing AI tools for education and creative coding Co-developing AI experiences with multidisciplinary teams Ethical and responsible AI frameworks Accessible interfaces for visually impaired users Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention, CHI 2025 Best Paper Award, ASSETS 2024 Best Paper Award, UIST 2023 Best Paper Award, IUI 2021 Best Paper Award, CHI 2020 Advising & Grants: Co-advising PhD student Neha Rajagopalan Mentoring 23+ student researchers Principal Investigator on HAI Hoffman Yee Grant (2024) Labs & Teams: Stanford Human-Computer Interaction Group Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI Collaborative projects with University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and National University of Singapore
Dr. Anna Kimberley serves as a Senior Lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, teaching Business Communication, Human Resource Management, Diversity Management, Organizational Behaviour, Academic Writing, and Research Methods at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. She actively mentors students through thesis development, assesses academic work, and designs curriculum components using innovative pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking and deep conceptual understanding in business education. Her research specializes in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and Narrative Analysis applied to organizational contexts, with core interests spanning multicultural teamwork dynamics, reflexivity in learning processes, mentoring relationships, AI integration in education, and cultural identity formation. She investigates how individuals construct meaning in cross-cultural workplaces through identity work and sensemaking, particularly examining expatriate experiences and narrative-based identity transformation in globalized business environments. Analysis of her 2017-2020 publications reveals consistent exploration of narrative identity in multicultural organizational life, connecting expatriate adjustment, team communication across cultural boundaries, and reflective educational practices. Her methodological approach combines IPA with narrative techniques to uncover subjective experiences, positioning her work at the intersection of organizational behavior, cross-cultural psychology, and educational innovation with strong emphasis on qualitative depth over quantitative measurement. Scientific Awards and Honors: No awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided materials Dr. Kimberley provides comprehensive thesis supervision for business students from topic selection through final assessment, integrating research methods with practical business applications while emphasizing critical reflection and self-efficacy development. Her curriculum design work focuses on creating student-centered learning experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge and real-world business challenges, though specific grant funding details remain unmentioned in available sources.
