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Allan Larsen is a Professor and Deputy Head of Division at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at the Technical University of Denmark. He heads the Operations and Supply Chain Management Section. His academic background includes an MSc in Applied Mathematics and a PhD in Operations Research, both from DTU. He teaches courses in Operations Management and Simulation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Focus: His work applies operations research methodologies to complex planning problems in supply chain management, logistics, healthcare operations, and public transport. Key areas include urban freight transport, healthcare supply chains, and optimization of public transport resources like crew and fleets. Collaborations with industries, especially in freight transport, have been extensive. He previously co-directed the Transport DTU research center and co-chaired Denmark’s Transport Innovation Network. Education: MSc in Applied Mathematics (1989–1995), PhD in Operations Research (1997–1999), both from DTU. Recognition: Recipient of the Hedorf’s transportpris award in 2022 for contributions to transport research. Research Projects: Supervises multiple PhD students (e.g., on electric freight transport, healthcare resource optimization, and Industry 4.0 applications). Active in projects like 'Pioneering Electric Heavy-Duty Freight Transport' and 'Resource optimization in healthcare.' Labs/Teams: Leads the Operations and Supply Chain Management research group and collaborates in initiatives like the Transport Innovation Network, focusing on sustainable transport solutions.

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
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Torben M. Andersen is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University. He holds an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics (1981), a Lic. Oecon from Aarhus University (1994), and a PhD from CORE, Université Catholique de Louvain (1986). His research focuses on the Nordic welfare model, public economics, labour economics, and pension economics. He has published over 400 articles in top journals and contributed to policy advisement for Denmark, the EU, OECD, and the World Bank. He currently chairs the DREAM modelling group, the Economic Council for Greenland, and the Danish pension fund ATP. He also serves on boards of Aarhus University Research Foundation, Systemic Risk Council Faroe Islands, and others. Key research areas include welfare state sustainability, public expenditure prioritization, and pension reform impacts. His recent work explores mortality risk hedging and wealth inequality dynamics. He is a fellow at CEPR, IZA, and CESifo.

• Nordic welfare model
• Public Economics
• Labour Economics
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Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)

• Power Electronics
• Wind Turbines
• Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Roberto Mora Cortez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Kolding campus, with a primary focus on Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing research and instruction. His academic contributions span teaching, publication, and industry engagement within the global B2B domain. His research expertise centers on B2B Marketing , Market Segmentation , and Quantitative Methods , with significant extensions into Sales , Trade Shows , Customer Journey mapping, and DEI in B2B contexts. His methodological approach combines systematic reviews, survey research, and empirical analysis, emphasizing practical applications for businesses across diverse economic environments including Chile and Peru. Key investigations address segmentation efficacy, digital transformation of trade shows, and the integration of diversity principles into B2B selling frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant trends toward digitalization, sustainability, and inclusivity in B2B practices. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable implementation strategies, particularly in global and emerging markets. Notable thematic clusters include AI-driven business processes, relationship marketing resilience during economic fluctuations, and social media's role in B2B engagement. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships are documented in the available records. Mora Cortez has supervised at least one bachelor thesis student (Catherine Scheck) and teaches courses including Business-to-Business Marketing, Advanced Quantitative Analyses, and Scientific Research Processes. His academic service includes peer reviewing for the Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing and participation in conferences such as the AMA Winter Academic Conference. International collaborations with Georgia State University and the University of Chile indicate active research networking. His departmental work within SDU's sustainability-focused business unit involves media engagement on mining industry marketing in Latin America, including contributions to Peruvian business media on value propositions and trade show ROI. Current research trajectories emphasize digital transformation, sustainable innovation, and DEI integration within evolving B2B landscapes.

• B2B Marketing
• Market Segmentation
• Quantitative Methods
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Sascha Struwe serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University Business School within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, actively contributing to the International Business Research Group. Based at Fibigerstræde 11 in Aalborg Øst, Denmark, Struwe operates at the intersection of service innovation theory and business practice with international focus. Research expertise centers on service innovation , value co-creation , and digital servitization , particularly examining B2B contexts and open banking ecosystems. Work consistently explores institutional influences through German-Chinese case studies, addressing how cultural and regulatory frameworks shape service design. Recent trajectories reveal evolution from foundational service design challenges (2019-2021) toward digital transformation implications (2022-2023), with emphasis on value co-destruction mechanisms in financial ecosystems. Struwe led the PhD project Innovating the Invisible and Intangible: Value Creation in B2B service (2018-2021) investigating co-creation capabilities across industrial sectors. Academic engagement includes conference participation at EIBA and CICALICS events, plus a visiting researcher appointment at Fudan University's Nordic Centre (2019-2020). Current work continues through the International Business Research Group, focusing on digital literacies and service ecosystem resilience.

• Service Innovation
• Service Design
• Value Co-Creation
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Francesco Rosati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship. His work focuses on the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development, particularly addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He holds academic qualifications in management and engineering and has mentored numerous Danish and international startups. Rosati has been recognized with the Tietgen Award 2020 for early-career contributions to business-oriented social sciences. Research interests include corporate sustainability management, business model innovation for sustainability, and organizational silos analysis. His work spans multiple sectors, including healthcare and construction industries. Rosati teaches courses on strategy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability at both Master’s and executive education levels, and actively participates in global conferences. Key projects include accelerating SDG-aligned entrepreneurship education, circular business model innovation in construction, and building climate resilience for vegetable farmers in Ghana. His research has been published in journals like Business Strategy and the Environment , Journal of Cleaner Production , and Organization and Environment . Rosati has supervised several PhD students exploring topics such as entrepreneurial resilience, SDG reporting, and business model innovation. His work emphasizes bridging management and engineering disciplines to address global sustainability challenges.

• Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Business Model Innovation for Sustainability
• Corporate Sustainability Management
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Jens O. Brunner is a Professor of Decision Science in Healthcare at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Technology, Management and Economics. Previously, he held a professorship at the University of Augsburg until March 2023 and served as co-director of the University Center for Health Care (UNIKA-T) from 2013 to 2020. He earned his PhD from the TUM School of Management (2009) and a diploma in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim (2006). Roles: Professor, Department Editor for Health Care Management Science , and Associate Editor for multiple journals. Education: PhD in Management, TUM School of Management (2009) Diploma in Business Administration, University of Mannheim (2006) His research focuses on healthcare operations management and the application of quantitative methods to optimize service systems. Key areas include triage policies, staff scheduling, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. His work has contributed to improving resource allocation in hospitals and pandemic response strategies. Notable awards include the Harold W. Kuhn Award (2015) and the IISE/SSE Outstanding Innovation Award (2022). His research has been published in journals like IIE Transactions and European Journal of Operational Research . He supervises PhD students in projects such as AI-integrated pooling strategies and resource optimization in healthcare. His involvement in interdisciplinary collaborations and editorial roles highlights his leadership in advancing healthcare operations research.

• Healthcare Operations Management
• Operations Research
• Analytics
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Jan Damsgaard is a Professor at the Department of Digitalization, Copenhagen Business School, where he conducts research at the intersection of digital technology and business transformation. His work spans multiple domains including artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital platforms, and payment systems, with significant contributions to understanding how organizations navigate digital disruption. Professor Damsgaard's research interests focus on digital transformation , artificial intelligence implementation , blockchain applications , and digital sovereignty . He examines how organizations can strategically leverage emerging technologies while addressing governance challenges and societal implications. His work particularly emphasizes practical applications in the public sector, financial systems, and small-to-medium enterprises. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on AI adoption in Danish businesses , digital sovereignty challenges , and blockchain applications for sustainable commerce . The research demonstrates increasing attention to regulatory frameworks, national security implications of technology dependence, and practical implementation strategies for emerging digital tools across various sectors. With over 132 publications including books, journal articles, and conference contributions, Damsgaard has established himself as a leading voice in digitalization research. His work extends beyond academia through extensive media engagement, with over 1,122 press appearances where he discusses current technology trends and their societal implications. Professor Damsgaard actively participates in public discourse through media contributions, expert panels, and advisory roles. His research connects academic insights with practical business applications and policy recommendations, particularly regarding digital governance, payment systems, and AI implementation strategies across sectors.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain Technology
• Digital Platforms
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Maria Fabricius Hansen is Professor of Art History at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen, where she has served since 2014 (promoted to Professor in 2022). Previously, she was Associate Professor at Aarhus University (2002-2014) following Assistant Professorship there (1998-2002), with earlier part-time appointment at the University of Copenhagen (1996-1997). Educational background: Born April 29, 1964 in Copenhagen, Denmark Mag.art. in Art History, University of Copenhagen (1992) Ph.D. in Art History, University of Copenhagen (1997) dr.phil. in Art History, Aarhus University (2005) Her research centers on art and architecture from late antiquity to c. 1600 with Italian and Danish focus, contemporary art, museology, and cultural heritage. Current projects examine art-nature-technology intersections through material culture studies, extending her expertise in spolia and architectural history. She teaches across these domains while supervising students at all academic levels. Recent publications reveal sustained engagement with Renaissance studies (particularly grotesque frescoes) and methodological innovation in cultural history. Her 2025 works demonstrate consistent focus on early modern court culture, architectural analysis, and contemporary collaborative practices, reflecting both historical depth and contemporary relevance. Scientific recognition includes: Rigmor and Carl Holst-Knudsen's Research Award (2006) HM Queen Margrethe II's Roman Award (2019) Ole Haslunds Kunstlegat (2019) She actively supervises PhD and master's students while maintaining extensive institutional service. Her 203 academic activities include editorial roles for Periskop journal and the Monsters and Marvels book series, plus consultancy for Børsen's reconstruction. Grant involvement spans the Novo Nordisk Foundation's art historical committee and multiple jury appointments. Professor Hansen's collaborative networks include the Danish Institute in Rome (2010-2018), New Carlsberg Foundation (2007-2014), and current board memberships at Lillian og Dan Finks fond (2025-2035) and Kunstforeningen Gl. Strand (2015-), demonstrating sustained leadership in Denmark's cultural infrastructure.

• Art History
• Architectural History
• Medieval Art
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Søren Lundbye-Christensen is an Associate Professor and Biostatistician affiliated with the Clinical Institute at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Aalborg University, and Aalborg University Hospital in Denmark. He specializes in biostatistical support for medical research, with a strong emphasis on cardiovascular and epidemiological studies. His research interests include biostatistics, survival analysis, cohort studies, clinical epidemiology, and statistical modeling in public health. He has contributed to a wide array of healthcare research, particularly in cardiovascular diseases, cancer, maternal health, and infectious diseases. His methodological expertise spans time-to-event analysis, registry-based research, and interval-censored data modeling. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying advanced statistical methods to large-scale clinical and population-based datasets. His work often involves collaboration with medical researchers to derive prognostic models, validate clinical databases, and assess public health outcomes. Key themes include cardiovascular risk, fertility, cancer biomarkers, and implementation of medical training programs. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Published over 320 research articles and datasets. Active contributor to methodological advancements in biostatistics. Regular peer reviewer, including for journals like the R Journal. Public engagement through media appearances on statistics and health. Academic Advising and Grants: Søren has supervised 31 student theses, formally serving as PhD supervisor for 14 theses and as a biostatistical advisor for 19 others, primarily in mathematics and statistics. He has participated in numerous research projects funded through institutional and national grants, including studies on seasonal disease trends, postoperative complications, and metabolic disease prediction. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across medicine, public health, and data science. Labs and Research Teams: He is embedded in collaborative research networks at Aalborg University Hospital and Aalborg University, contributing statistical expertise to clinical research groups. He is involved in projects utilizing Danish national health registries and has contributed to the development and validation of clinical databases. His work supports both hypothesis-driven medical research and methodological innovation in biostatistics.

• Biostatistics
• Medical Statistics
• Cardiovascular Research
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Abayomi Baiyere serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Digitalization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of digital technologies and organizational transformation. His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through digitally-enabled societal impact initiatives and has yielded 69 research outputs including high-impact publications in premier journals like Information Systems Journal and Information Systems Research . His research program focuses on: Digital transformation frameworks (notably the MIND framework for capability assessment) Platform design and governance mechanisms Smart service systems development Workplace transformation through digital subtraction logic Digital strategy implementation challenges Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong theoretical grounding in institutional and practice-based perspectives, with increasing emphasis on ethical dimensions of digital transformation, AI implementation constraints, and methodological innovations in computational research. His work consistently bridges conceptual rigor with practical applicability for organizational leaders. Dr. Baiyere actively shapes academic discourse through editorial roles including co-editing The Routledge Companion to Management Information Systems (2025) and organizing key events like the African IS Paper Development Workshop (2020). His public engagement includes 6 media contributions discussing digital workplace transformation and strategic implementation challenges, demonstrating commitment to translating research into practical insights for broader audiences. Within CBS, he has supervised 8 academic works while contributing to the department's international recognition in digitalization research. His activities reflect deep engagement with both theoretical advancement in information systems and practical solutions for organizational digital maturity.

• Digital Transformation
• Information Systems
• Digital Strategy
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Karen la Cour is a Professor at the Department of Public Health , University of Southern Denmark (SDU) , leading the Research Unit for User Perspectives & Community-based Interventions . She holds a PhD from Karolinska Institutet (2008) and an MSc in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University (1991) . Her career spans roles as Head of Research Groups , Affiliated Professor at Suunaas Hospital, Norway , and Research Director at REHPA . Academic Degrees: PhD (Karolinska Institutet), MSc (Tufts University) Current Role: Professor, SDU; Focus on community-based cancer rehabilitation and palliative care Research Interests center on coordination of rehabilitation and palliative care , advanced cancer patient quality of life , occupational therapy interventions , and community-based healthcare models . Her work emphasizes social equality , home-life adaptation , and co-production with patients and relatives . Selected Articles highlight her contributions to advanced cancer care , existential support programs , and resource-oriented interventions . Recent studies focus on virtual rehabilitation for dementia , young adult cancer survivors , and environmental restorative potential in palliative settings. Scientific Awards include the Jeppe Juhl Jensen Endowment Grant (2019) , European Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium Poster Prize (2016) , Ropox Prize (2015) , and a Fulbright Scholarship (1989) . Supervision involves mentoring PhD and Master’s students , with seven PhD graduates and four current students. Her projects include YATAC (young adult cancer survivors), COMPAS (socioeconomically disadvantaged cancer patients), and BALanSE (balance and quality of life in cancer care).

• Palliative Care
• Cancer Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
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Mads Leth Jakobsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science , Aarhus University, specializing in Public Leadership , Leadership Development , and Bureaucracy and Debureaucratization . He serves as a member of the King Frederik Center for Public Leadership management team, focusing on leadership for public value creation and handling complex social challenges like the climate crisis. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Primary Research: Public Leadership, Distributed Leadership, Climate Governance Teaching: Public Leadership and Governance on political science programs Key Projects: Public Value Leadership (2022), Distributed Leadership (2012-2016) His research explores paradox leadership , organizational responses to climate challenges, and leadership credibility. Recent publications examine municipal climate strategies, bureaucratic dynamics, and leadership development frameworks. He emphasizes the interplay between leadership practices and employee outcomes in public sector organizations. Scientific awards and student supervision details are not listed in the available information. His articles highlight a strong focus on reconciling performance regimes with organizational learning, leadership credibility, and innovative governance models in public sector contexts.

• Public Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Bureaucracy and Debureaucratization
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Carsten Greve serves as Professor of Public Management and Governance and Head of the Department of Organization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he maintains an office in room KIL/14.A-4.75 with contact number +4538153598. His academic leadership extends to directing departmental operations while maintaining an active research profile focused on the intersection of public sector management and private sector collaboration. At CBS, he teaches core courses including Leading Reform and Change for the Master of Public Governance program and Strategic Public Management Across the Public Sector , shaping the next generation of public sector leaders. Greve's research program centers on four interconnected domains: public management and governance systems, public management reform trajectories, public-private partnership frameworks, and market-based governance mechanisms. His work critically examines how privatization processes transform public service delivery, particularly in Nordic contexts where traditional welfare state models confront market-oriented reforms. Through comparative analyses of infrastructure projects and elderly care systems, he investigates the tension between efficiency-driven market mechanisms and democratic accountability requirements in public administration. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with Danish policy implementation challenges, especially in healthcare and transportation sectors. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories toward regulatory capitalism frameworks and agile governance models, with the 2025 Research Handbook on Privatisation synthesizing global privatization debates while the 2023 Handbook on Strategic Public Management advances collaborative governance approaches. His article corpus demonstrates increasing focus on temporal dimensions of reform implementation, risk allocation in complex partnerships, and the adaptation of public management practices in digitally transforming administrations. The recurrent Nordic case studies highlight distinctive administrative traditions navigating privatization pressures while maintaining public value commitments. No scientific awards or formal honors are documented in the available materials. Greve's supervisory record includes 10 successfully completed PhD dissertations at CBS, though specific student names and dissertation topics remain unlisted. His research activities generate substantial external engagement through presentations at national institutions including Rigsrevisionen (National Audit Office), Aalborg University, and Danske Professionshøjskoler, alongside international contributions to European Union policy reports. While grant funding details are unspecified, his prolific publication output across edited volumes, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journals indicates sustained research productivity.

• Public management and governance
• Public management reform
• Public-private partnerships
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Yang Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, Denmark. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2011), focusing on manufacturing strategy and network dynamics. His research spans supply chain management, sustainability, and global operations, with a focus on integrating technology and environmental policies into manufacturing systems. He leads or participates in high-impact projects like MAASive (2024–2026) and the Sino-Danish Center Research Project (2011–present), addressing resilience in value networks and global operations innovation. Research Interests: Supply Chain Management & Integration Sustainability & Green Technologies Manufacturing Strategy & Networks Technology Policy & Digitalization Global Operations & Cross-Border Collaboration Recent Work Trends: Prof. Cheng's 2025 articles emphasize blockchain in sustainable supply chains, green technology investments under carbon policies, and digitalization's ethical implications. His 2024 research explores smart factories, EU battery regulations, and robotization in manufacturing. These studies blend quantitative models with case-based analysis to address real-world challenges. Awards: 2024 Emerald Literati Awards – Outstanding Reviewer Advising & Grants: As PI for multiple Global Operations Management PhD programs (2019–2025), he guides research on digital transformation and university-industry collaboration. His projects receive funding from Danish and international grants, focusing on innovation and resilience in manufacturing networks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Center for Industrial Production at Aalborg University and engages in international partnerships through the Sino-Danish Center. Active editorial roles include Production Planning & Control and Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management .

• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Strategy
• Manufacturing Network
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