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Ron MitchellView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Stakeholder Theory
• Technology Commercialization
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Ronald K. Mitchell is the Jean Austin Bagley Regents Chair in Management and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada, with a CPA license from Utah (1978) and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Utah (1994). His academic career spans roles at institutions like the University of Victoria (1994–2005), where he held the Francis G. Winspear Chair in Public Policy and Business. Education highlights include a Bachelors in Commerce from the University of Calgary (1976), CPA certification (1978), and a PhD in Business Admin (1994). His research focuses on entrepreneurship, stakeholder theory, technology commercialization, and international business practices. He is a recognized expert in entrepreneurial cognition and pedagogy, having developed innovative teaching methods including the experiential/hybrid-case method and web-based venture screening tools. Key research interests center on value creation through stakeholder engagement, entrepreneurial expertise development, and transaction systems theory. His work emphasizes the interplay between cognition, institutional environments, and ethical decision-making in business ecosystems. Notable contributions include pioneering frameworks for stakeholder salience and co-authoring foundational texts like Toward a Theory of Stakeholder Identification and Salience (1997). Awards include the Stanford Top 2% Global Researcher recognition (2021), TTU’s Barnie E. Rushing Research Award (2021), and the Heizer Dissertation Award (1995). He has advised on strategic initiatives such as the TTU System’s Possibilities Project (2007) and served in leadership roles for organizations like the Academy of Management’s Entrepreneurship Division. Professional service includes roles on institutional committees at Texas Tech (e.g., Promotion & Tenure Committee) and national/international bodies like the International Association for Business and Society. His teaching innovations include co-authoring case-based entrepreneurship textbooks and developing simulation tools for venture analysis. Ronald Mitchell’s work bridges theory and practice, with over 100 scholarly publications in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Review and Journal of Business Venturing . His research has influenced policies on technology transfer, entrepreneurial education, and stakeholder-centric corporate governance models.

Reza TaheriView profile

Professor

• Pharmacy Education
• Leadership Development
• Curriculum Design
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Reza Taheri is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Pharmacy Education at Chapman University School of Pharmacy. His expertise spans leadership development, curriculum design, strategic planning, and programmatic accreditation in pharmacy education. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at RxPrep Inc., founding Associate Dean at West Coast University, and held faculty and leadership roles at Western University of Health Sciences and Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Minnesota), Executive MBA (University of Southern California) Current Role: Department of Pharmacy Practice, Chapman University His research focuses on pharmacy education , emphasizing emotional intelligence coaching , interprofessional collaboration , and virtual learning modalities . Recent studies examine mock-trial simulations for teaching-assessment, supplemental instruction efficacy, and interprofessional virtual simulations for leadership and patient advocacy. Publications highlight technology integration in pharmacy curricula and resilience measurement in educational contexts. Taheri collaborates extensively on interprofessional education (IPE) interventions, analyzing their impact on patient outcomes like length of stay , medical errors , and mortality . He is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and trainer with Crucial Learning and The Table Group.

Mary Jeanette IgnacioView profile

Associate Professor

• Stress Management
• Cognitive Integration
• Collaborative Learning
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Associate Professor Mary Jeanette Ignacio is a faculty member at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), where she has served since 2008. She currently serves as the Undergraduate Programmes Director for Year 1 and specializes in simulation-based pedagogy. Doctor of Philosophy (Health Professions Education), Maastricht University Bachelor of Science (Nursing), St Dominic Savio College, Philippines Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Santo Tomas, Philippines Bachelor of Science (Psychology), University of the Philippines Diliman Her research focuses on stress management , cognitive integration , collaborative learning , and human factors in healthcare education. She has pioneered simulation-based teaching strategies across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula and developed innovative approaches to link pathophysiology with clinical practice. Recent publications highlight her work in virtual reality simulations , systematic reviews on gender discrimination in nursing , and interprofessional educational interventions . She has received multiple teaching excellence awards and secured grants for simulation-based learning projects. NUS Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) 2023 NUS Long Service Award 2023 National University of Singapore Teaching Excellence Award 2017 Her funded projects include grants from the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (NUS), Singapore Millennium Foundation, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing Research. She actively contributes to advancing simulation pedagogy , virtual hospital design , and affective fidelity in simulations to improve clinical learning outcomes.

Omobolanle OgunseijuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Workforce Development
• Construction Safety
• Artificial Intelligence
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Omobolanle Ogunseiju is an Assistant Professor in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Institute of Technology . She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Department of Building Construction at Virginia Tech. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning, Virginia Tech Current Role: Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech School of Building Construction Her research focuses on integrating wearable robotics and Artificial Intelligence (via digital twin , cyber-physical systems , and data sensing ) to improve construction workforce safety, health, and well-being . She explores ethical implications of automation in construction, particularly in human-technological dynamics. Key research trends include: Advancing smart communities through robotics and AI Exoskeleton evaluation for ergonomic risk reduction Mixed reality environments for construction education Data analytics for cognitive and physical risk assessment Professional identity development in construction engineering students Industry-academia alignment for sensing technology integration Scientific awards: Outstanding Doctoral Candidate, Myers-Lawson School of Construction Outstanding Doctoral Student, College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech Teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning , engagement techniques , and hierarchical assessments . She developed the Construction Cost Management course at Georgia Tech and will lead Construction Technology courses. Previously, she taught Smart Construction , Building Systems Technology , and Wireless Sensing in Construction Management at Virginia Tech.

Brian TomaszewskiView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Science and Technology
• Geovisual Analytics
• Spatial Thinking
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Brian Tomaszewski is a Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) within the School of Interactive Games and Media , Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Centre for Disaster Management and Mitigation, Vellore Institute of Technology, India. Education : BA (University at Albany), MA (University at Buffalo), PhD (Pennsylvania State University) Research Interests focus on Geographic Information Science applications for Disaster Management , Forced Displacement , and Geovisual Analytics . His work bridges Spatial Thinking with Serious Games for crisis response and mitigation. Recent Publications (2023-2014) emphasize LLM-driven refugee camp analysis , geospatial resilience modeling , and serious games for disaster education , with fieldwork spanning Rwanda, Jordan, and Poland. Scientific Awards : Fulbright Scholar (2018) Grants & Collaborations include US National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for international projects and partnerships with UNHCR and IEEE . He leads the RefuGIS project and the Center for Geographic Information Science and Technology at RIT.

Andrew RisemanView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Breeding
• Agroecology
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Andrew Riseman serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Biology within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. His academic work bridges sustainable agricultural systems, plant breeding, and educational innovation, with particular emphasis on integrated crop-livestock models and urban farming applications. His educational background includes: PhD from Pennsylvania State University (1997) MSc from Pennsylvania State University (1990) BSc from Pennsylvania State University (1984) Riseman's research program investigates plant genetics for sustainable production systems, focusing on intercrop interactions, nutrient use efficiency, root physiology, and biotic/abiotic stress resistance. He develops germplasm specifically for multi-trophic production environments and urban agriculture contexts. Complementing his biological research, he actively engages in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Community Based Action Research, with interests in critical thinking pedagogy and technology-enhanced educational environments. Analysis of his 2011-2015 publications reveals consistent investigation into intercropping dynamics (wheat-bean, barley-pea), nutrient cycling, and water management across diverse cropping systems. Key contributions include evaluations of organic production methods, root architecture variation, and sustainable rice intensification techniques, demonstrating a systems-oriented approach to agroecological challenges. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the provided source material. As a graduate supervisor, Riseman mentors students in UBC's Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems and Plant Science programs. His research portfolio includes funded projects on bioactive agricultural formulations, plant genetics in intercropping systems, and nitrogen source evaluations in organic production. Educational grants have supported his development of computer simulations for plant breeding education and scaffolded experiential learning initiatives within Land and Food Systems curriculum. Riseman maintains active affiliation with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm and the Diversified Agroecosystem Cluster. He champions the UBC Farm as a vital academic resource for sustainable food system research, teaching, and community outreach, viewing its continued evolution as essential to advancing land and food systems scholarship.

Karen HayesView profile

Lecturer

• Rural Health
• Occupational Therapy
• Spatial Justice
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Karen Hayes is a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University. With over two decades of clinical experience, she focuses on rural health equity, workforce development, and spatial justice in non-urban healthcare systems. Education: BaAppSc(Occupational Therapy)(Hons), University of Western Sydney; MHlthSc(Education), University of Sydney; GCertAppHlthBPsych, University of Newcastle Research: Rural occupational therapy services, spatial justice, workforce maldistribution, disaster resilience, and interprofessional education Awards: Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (2024), Change One Thing Award (2023), Best Oral Presentation (2022), Best Presentation (2024) Her recent research examines the persistent shortage of occupational therapists in rural areas, spatial analysis of healthcare access, and simulation-based training for rural practice readiness. She advocates for systemic policy reforms to address geographic disparities in care provision. Key collaborations include work with institutions like the University of Western Sydney and active engagement in rural health conferences and policy groups. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and cultural awareness to prepare students for rural practice challenges.

• Legal Education
• Curriculum Design
• Advocacy
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Rachel Wood is an Associate Professor and Business and Law Clinic Head at the Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England. A qualified solicitor, she combines academic leadership with practical legal education and strategic curriculum development. Education: Doctorate in Education (2023), Degree in English Literature and Language (Oxford University), Law Conversion. Her research focuses on enhancing legal education through reflective practice, technology integration, and holistic student development. She explores how law programs can bridge academic rigor with professional growth, particularly in post-1992 universities. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., poetry in legal pedagogy) and technology-driven simulations. Students under her mediation coaching have won national competitions, including the UK Student Mediation Competition and Best Individual Mediator awards. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). She has secured funding for teaching projects, including UWE's internal studies on reflective capacity and SRA-funded work on access to justice. Her expertise spans ADR, employment law, legal skills, and law-literature intersections.

Jung Hyup KimView profile

Associate Professor

• Ergonomics
• Human Factors
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Jung Hyup Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Missouri, College of Engineering. His research integrates human factors, ergonomics, and augmented reality to enhance engineering education and healthcare systems. He leads the Human Factors Lab and is actively involved in curriculum innovation through immersive technologies. Education: PhD, Pennsylvania State University BS, Mississippi State University Dr. Kim’s research centers on ergonomics, human-computer interaction, and real-time human performance modeling . He investigates how eye-tracking, motion analysis, and augmented reality can be used to assess workload, situation awareness, and learning effectiveness in real-world environments. His work bridges engineering systems with cognitive science, particularly in educational and healthcare contexts. His recent research, reflected in 15 reconstructed articles, demonstrates a strong trend toward augmented reality in engineering education , with focus areas including real-time motion tracking, eye-tracking for attention monitoring, metacognition in virtual instruction, and posture-based physical demand assessment. These efforts aim to transform traditional lab experiences into interactive, data-driven learning environments. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Dr. Kim has secured research funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) , the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , and corporate sponsors such as Honeywell and Missouri Employers Mutual . He advises students like RJ Morrison and Madeline Easley, who have presented at national conferences and won research competitions. His lab develops AR-based teaching modules that assess student engagement and comprehension through biometric and behavioral data. His lab, the Human Factors Lab ( humanfactorslab.net ), is developing a new AR-integrated facility in Lafferre Hall with stations for interactive learning, real-time feedback, and performance testing. The lab aims to create scalable AR systems applicable across Mizzou Engineering disciplines.

Renee CrawfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Education
• Technology in Education
• Authentic Learning
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Renee Crawford is an Associate Professor at Monash University’s School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education . With a career spanning higher education and secondary music teaching, she advocates for technology-integrated pedagogy and curriculum innovation. Her work bridges music education, teacher development, and sociological perspectives on educational inclusion.

• School Leadership
• Principal Development
• Educational Administration
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Susanne Sahlin is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Education in Sundsvall, Sweden. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and has established herself as a prominent researcher in educational leadership and school administration. Dr. Sahlin's research primarily focuses on school leadership development, with particular emphasis on principal preparation, leadership identity formation, and professional development for educational leaders. Her work examines how school principals navigate their roles through various lenses including: Novice principals' professional confidence and identity development Peer mentoring as a mechanism for professional socialization Adaptive leadership during crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic Collaboration between schools and external partners for school improvement Cross-national comparisons of leadership preparation programs Her extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of research examining leadership practices from multiple perspectives. Recent work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges facing school leaders, including crisis management, equity considerations, and technological integration in educational leadership. Dr. Sahlin frequently collaborates with researchers both within Sweden and internationally, particularly with colleagues Styf, Lund, and Sjöstrand, as well as international partners in England and Australia. Dr. Sahlin completed her doctoral thesis in 2019 titled "Moving Beyond Internal Affairs: Making Sense of Principals' Leadership Practices in Collaboration for School Improvement" at Mid Sweden University. Her ongoing research continues to explore how school leaders develop their professional identities and navigate complex educational landscapes.

Kate FuView profile

Associate Professor

• Design Innovation
• Creativity
• Design Theory and Methodology
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Dr. Kate Fu is the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She previously held academic positions at Georgia Institute of Technology (2014-2021) and completed postdoctoral fellowships at MIT and Singapore University of Technology and Design. Her education includes a Ph.D. (2012), M.S. (2009) from Carnegie Mellon University, and B.S. (2007) from Brown University. Her research focuses on engineering design cognition, computational design tools, and design innovation. Key areas include creativity enhancement, design-by-analogy methodologies, and integrating artificial intelligence into design processes. She has pioneered work on gender dynamics in engineering teams and equity in education. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2019), ASME Young Investigator Award (2020), and SREB Mentor of the Year (2022). She actively contributes to engineering education through courses like Geometric Modeling for Design, Experiential Design Projects, and graduate research supervision. Her work bridges disciplinary boundaries with projects on additive manufacturing, design justice frameworks, and social impacts of engineering solutions. Current research explores equity in makerspaces, energy justice metrics, and cognitive processes in design teams.

Marjan AlaviView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fault Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Power Electronics
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Dr. Marjan Alavi is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University's W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering department as an Associate Member. She holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in Ontario and has over 15 years of academic and industrial experience in electrical engineering. Her research focuses on model-based and data-driven approaches for fault diagnosis, prognosis, and fault-tolerant control in hybrid systems, with applications in power electronics, energy systems, and smart infrastructure. Education: B.Sc. (2004) from K.N. Toosi University of Technology, M.Sc. (2007) from Sharif University of Technology, Ph.D. (2014) from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and a Postdoc (2015) at the University of Toronto's Energy Systems Group. Teaching: Instructs courses on Real-Time Systems (SEP 6ES3, SFWRTECH 4ES3), Smart Cities and Communities (SMRTTECH 4SC3), integrating real-world engineering challenges with theoretical frameworks. She emphasizes hands-on learning through remote labs and experiential projects. Professional Contributions: Serves as IEEE Toronto Section Executive Member, Technical Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, and Vice Chair of IEEE Industrial Applications Society (2015). Founded Intelligent Diagnosis Corporations, a Canadian startup focused on research and innovation in diagnostics technologies. Key Projects: Developed fault diagnosis strategies for electro-hydraulic actuators, vehicle-mounted infrastructure monitoring systems, and remote laboratory platforms for emergency traffic control. Research spans predictive maintenance, smart city technologies, and railway systems certification benefits. Awards: Recipient of the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) 2010. Recognized for her work in bridging academic research with industrial applications, particularly in enhancing system reliability through advanced control methodologies.

Ken ConcaView profile

Professor

• Global Environmental Governance
• Environmental Peacebuilding
• United Nations Environmental Policy
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Dr. Ken Conca is a Professor of International Relations at American University’s School of International Service , specializing in global environmental governance , environmental peacebuilding , and water policy . His work bridges climate change adaptation , transboundary water management , and post-conflict recovery . Education : PhD (University of California, Berkeley), MS (University of Wisconsin-Madison), ScB (Brown University) Key Research Areas : Global environmental governance frameworks Water politics and conflict-cooperation dynamics Environmental peacebuilding in war-torn societies UN system’s role in climate and environmental security Scientific Recognition : Grawemeyer Prize, Sprout Award, Chadwick Alger Prize, Al-Moumin Environmental Peacebuilding Award Recent Publications : Focus on climate-water-conflict linkages , flexible governance models , and geoengineering ethics Teaching : Courses on global environmental politics, water governance, and doctoral dissertation advising

Kitty HernlenView profile

Associate Professor

• Online Education
• Flipped Classroom Management
• Educational Technology
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Kitty Hernlen is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Health Services program at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. With 20 years at AU and 34 years as a respiratory therapist, she bridges clinical expertise with academic leadership. Her roles include coordinating courses like Health Economics and Research in Health Services. EDD, Educational Evaluation and Research (Augusta University, 2019) MBA, Business Administration (Brenau University, 1996) BBA, Business Administration (Augusta State University, 1991) Her research focuses on asthma management and indoor air quality in schools, while her teaching interests emphasize online education and technology integration. Recent scholarship explores medical simulation applications in interprofessional education (IPE) and flipped classroom methodologies. Key trends in her publications include: Medical simulation for IPE faculty training Flipped classroom critical thinking assessment Simulation-based pedagogy innovations Educational technology implementation Scientific honors include the Distinguished Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award (2024) and multiple service recognition certificates. She directs the Augusta Area Asthma Camp and contributes to curriculum committees across Augusta University.