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Darryl Wilson is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Business Management at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, University of Sheffield Hallam. He serves as the College Postgraduate Recruitment Lead for the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. His roles combine teaching in sport economics and research leadership in major sporting events. Education: PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), PgCERT, FHEA Affiliations: Sport Industry Research Centre, External Examiner (MBA Birmingham University) Wilson's research focuses on measuring success in major events like the Olympics, Paralympics, and Commonwealth Games. He explores home advantage effects, competitive balance, and global sport economics. His work bridges academic analysis with practical applications in event planning and policy. Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing sport event metrics and global industry dynamics. He co-authored The Global Economics of Sport (Routledge, 2012) and contributes to journals like Managing Sport and Leisure and Sport Sciences for Health . Teaching includes global sport economics modules and supervision of postgraduate programs. His external roles include recruitment leadership and academic oversight in sport management education.

• Sport Management
• Olympic Studies
• Paralympic Analysis
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Dr Paul Wyton is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Service Sector Management within the Sheffield Business School. He specializes in facilities management education and applied research, serving as course leader for the Foundation Degree in FM and contributing to MBA programs. His work focuses on integrating real-world industry challenges into curricula through research projects like Spaceworks development and corporate social responsibility in facilities management. Education: Doctorate in Facilities Management (2016, Sheffield Hallam University) MBA (1997, London Metropolitan University) Bachelor of Arts in Sport (1986, United Kingdom) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2007) Research Interests: Paul’s work bridges academic theory and practical application in facilities management, emphasizing change management, lean methodologies, and sustainability. His research explores systemic approaches to organizational transformation, HR-FM integration, and the role of facilities managers in ethical corporate practices. Recent studies address urban greenspace governance and the psychological impacts of workplace design. Advising & Grants: Supervised doctoral research on semiconductor industry leadership and systemic problem-solving methods. Active in industry-linked projects such as NHS CAFM system skill requirements and Lean healthcare asset optimization.

• Facilities Management
• Business Education
• Change Management
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Dr. Rebecca Peake serves as Associate Dean for Global & Academic Partnerships at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds a Professional Doctorate in Sports Management (2019) from Sheffield Hallam, along with an M.Sc. in Sport and Leisure Management from Loughborough University and a PGDip from the University of Derby. Her research focuses on international success factors in parasport, particularly British para athletics. She examines policy implementation, strategic development, and comparative models across national governing bodies. Her applied research aims to enhance athlete experiences and competitive outcomes. Peake serves as External Examiner for the University of South Wales and University of Worcester. She also advises the China Overseas Student Immigration Council and collaborates with UNESCO through the China Overseas Student Federation Charity Foundation.

• Sports Management
• Parasport Policy
• Athletic Development
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Dr. Dan Plumley is Associate Head at Sheffield Business School, specializing in sport finance and governance. His research analyzes financial health, ownership structures, and regulatory frameworks in professional football. He leads UKRI-funded projects on COVID-19's impact on football clubs and serves as editorial board member for Managing Sport and Leisure. Research themes: Financial sustainability in football Competitive balance under Financial Fair Play Ownership models and governance Economic impacts of crises Recent publications evaluate UK football governance reforms, rugby union finances, and normative frameworks for sport governance. His financial distress prediction model for football clubs is widely cited. Plumley provides expert commentary to BBC, Sky News, and parliamentary committees on sport economics. Teaching includes sport finance modules and international partnerships with SHAPE Hong Kong. He supervises doctoral research on sport economics and governance.

• Sport Finance
• Sport Economics
• Club Governance
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Professor Angus Bancroft is a sociologist at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the School of Social and Political Science . His work bridges cybercrime , illicit markets , and public health , focusing on darknet cryptomarkets, drug consumption, and societal health challenges. Key research areas: Darknet economies, digital sociology, addiction temporalities, and alcohol policy. Methodological expertise: Machine learning, big data analysis, ethnomethodology, and interactional sociology. Recent projects include collaborations with Reddit moderators on AI-driven harm reduction, data scraping methods for darknet market analysis, and international studies with institutions like the University of Tampere and Kazimierz Wielki University . His publications highlight techno-social dynamics in illicit exchanges, policy critiques, and qualitative insights into marginalized communities. In cybercrime research , he analyzes trust mechanisms and emotional infrastructures in darknet platforms like Dark0de. In public health , he explores alcohol consumption patterns among UK football supporters and evaluates laws governing alcohol at sports events. His work also extends to methodological innovation , particularly in digital research ethics and hybrid criminal activity analysis.

• Cybercrime
• Illicit Markets
• Digital Sociology
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Dr. Siamak Kheybari is a Lecturer in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management at the Sheffield University Management School (University of Sheffield). He previously served as a Research Associate at the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at NEOMA Business School. His expertise spans decision and risk analysis, with a focus on behavioral decision research, strategic decision-making, and facilitated decision modeling in complex systems. Dr. Kheybari holds a PhD in Management-Operations Research. His research interests include behavioral decision analysis, strategic resource allocation for industry and healthcare systems, digital transformation, and network optimization. His work bridges analytical methods with real-world applications to enhance supply chain resilience and organizational adaptability. His publications span topics like supply chain risk assessment, multi-criteria decision-making frameworks, and sustainable resource allocation. He actively contributes to the Operations Management and Decision Sciences (OMDS) research group at the University of Sheffield and supervises PhD candidates focusing on quantitative decision-making methodologies.

• Decision Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
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Elizabeth Goyder is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health. Her research focuses on addressing health inequalities, evidence synthesis, and public health interventions. She holds leadership roles in initiatives such as the National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine and the NIHR Public Health Evidence Review Team. Her work spans topics including diabetes prevention, gambling-related harms, housing insecurity, and physical activity promotion. Education: MB BChir (Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) MSc (Master of Science) MD (Doctor of Medicine) MRCGP (Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners) FFPH (Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health) Research Interests: Goyder's work emphasizes translating research into practice, particularly through evidence-based interventions targeting vulnerable populations. Key areas include reducing health disparities related to socioeconomic status, improving access to healthcare, and evaluating policy impacts on public health outcomes. She has led studies on housing policies, alcohol licensing, and workplace health initiatives. Grants & Collaborations: NIHR Public Health Evidence Review Team (Director) NIHR HSDR Evidence Synthesis Centre (Co-Director) National Centre for Sport & Exercise Medicine (Sheffield Lead) NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Doncaster Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at ScHARR (Centre for Health and Related Research), collaborating with NHS organizations, local authorities, and community groups to implement community-based interventions.

• Public Health
• Health Inequalities
• Evidence Synthesis
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Nai Rui Chng is a Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Ecology at the University of Glasgow's MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit within the School of Health & Wellbeing. He also holds associate roles in the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine and School of Education. His research focuses on One Health, Planetary Health, and evaluating complex interventions to address global health challenges. Leads the PHIRST project on evidence-based policymaking for public health. Develops monitoring frameworks for rabies control (SPEEDIER project). Co-Investigator on the GALLANT project for sustainable urban transitions. Research interests include rabies elimination, social prescribing, environmental governance, and implementation science. He founded Good Evaluation, a social venture supporting evaluation practices. Active in interdisciplinary networks like the Boyd Orr Centre and Sustainable Futures in Africa (SFA). Grants include funding from UKRI, British Academy, and Wellcome Trust for projects in Thailand, Philippines, and Malawi. Supervised PhD students focusing on rabies surveillance, schistosomiasis interventions, and marine animal entanglement. Teaches on postgraduate courses like 'Health and Culture' and 'Themes in One Health'. Previously lectured on Political Social Movements at the University of Glasgow.

• One Health
• Planetary Health
• Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Professor Susan Lanham-New is the Head of the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Surrey, within the School of Biosciences under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She holds a PhD in Nutrition and Metabolic Bone Disease from the University of Aberdeen (1996), an MSc in Human Nutrition and Metabolism (1989), and a BA in Sports Studies (1987). Her research focuses on vitamin D deficiency, bone health, and dietary interventions, with notable projects including the D-FINES study on sunlight exposure and vitamin D status in diverse populations. She supervises 4 current PhD students and 3 post-doctoral researchers, including projects funded by the Saudi Government and UK Ministry of Defence. Her teaching includes courses in Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition BSc, and Nutrition and Dietetics. She collaborates with industry and government to address public health challenges related to vitamin D. Recent publications (2024) explore the impact of residential greenness on vitamin D levels and dietary associations with health outcomes in the UK Biobank. She has supervised over a dozen postgraduate researchers, including Majid Ghayour-Morbarhan and Sawsan Khoja. Her work aligns with sustainable development goals addressing health equity and environmental influences on nutrition.

• Nutrition
• Bone Health
• Vitamin D
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Dr. Nicholas de Cruz is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Surrey’s School of Biosciences within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His work bridges elite sport, psychology, and cultural studies, with a focus on psychosocial dynamics in sport systems. He holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham (2020), exploring elite sport in Singapore, and has published extensively on cultural sport psychology, team dynamics, and qualitative methodologies. His research informs policy at the Singapore Sport Institute and he serves as an Expert-Mentor for the Singapore Ministry of Education’s Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme (2020–present). Education: BSc from Loughborough University (2014), MSc Psychology (University of Westminster, 2015), MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise (Loughborough University, 2016), and PhD (University of Birmingham, 2020). His doctoral work was published as a Routledge monograph (2022). Research interests include team-based thriving mechanisms, shared leadership in sports, cultural influences on sport psychology practices, and disability in elite sport. He is Module Lead for BMS3084: Psychology of Exercise and Health, focusing on applying psychological principles to sport, exercise, and health behaviors. Additionally, he serves as a developmental coach with the Singapore Sailing Federation, leveraging his background as a former World Champion sailor and coach. His publications span interdisciplinary topics such as parental conflict impacts on children with ASD, data visualization in sport science, and systemic issues in elite sport ecosystems. He actively promotes culturally competent sport psychology practices globally.

• Sport and Performance Psychology
• Qualitative Research
• Cultural Studies
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Dr Jill Timms is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and the Future of Work research group. Her work focuses on higher education policy, sustainability, and social justice, with particular attention to datafication in academic institutions and barriers to equitable access in vocational programs. She has conducted studies on mega-events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, analyzing their socio-economic impacts and legacies. Her research also extends to environmental governance in agriculture and labor rights advocacy. Key research interests include: Data governance in higher education systems Temporal challenges in widening participation for marginalized students Sustainable development strategies in industries such as floriculture and fruit production Legitimacy dynamics of organizations hosting mega events Dr Timms has contributed to policy discussions through publications addressing educational equity, water resource management in South Africa, and the socio-cultural impacts of global sporting events. Her work bridges sociology with applied policy analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary societal challenges.

• Higher Education Policy
• Sustainable Development
• Social Justice
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Dr. Charlotte Bates is a Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in sociological inquiries exploring the intersections of the body, everyday life, and place. Her work emphasizes belonging and human-environment relationships, with research focusing on swimming, wellbeing, inclusive design, care practices, and illness. She employs innovative methods like video ethnography, sensory research, and mobile methodologies. Bates is particularly known for her studies on outdoor swimming's psychological and social impacts, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations blending art, design, and sociology. She is available for postgraduate supervision and actively publishes on topics ranging from urban water cultures to climate adaptation. Her teaching integrates creative research practices, emphasizing 'artful' methodologies. Recent publications highlight trends in environmental sociology, health studies, and urban studies, with a focus on liquid spaces (rivers, seas, cities). While no specific awards are listed, her work has been disseminated through Google Scholar and academic journals. Bates' research often critiques conventional academic frameworks to prioritize embodied experiences and sensory engagement.

• Sociology of the Body
• Urban Studies
• Health and Well-being
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Professor Peter Miller is a Professor of Management Accounting at the Department of Accounting, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on investment appraisal in new manufacturing environments, accounting in the European public sector, and accounting as a social practice. He has been honored as a Fellow of the British Academy and received honorary doctorates from Copenhagen Business School (2014) and University Paris Dauphine (2015). His work bridges accounting, organizing, and economizing, with contributions to understanding institutional and policy frameworks in public and private sectors. Professor Miller’s teaching includes advanced courses such as AC424, AC500, and AC502, focusing on accounting, organizations, and institutions. His research interests emphasize the interplay between accounting practices and broader socio-economic systems, including the role of calculative infrastructures in governance. He has collaborated on influential studies, including analyses of thromboprophylaxis post-COVID-19 and explorations of ancient Greek athletics and poetry. His publications span interdisciplinary domains, reflecting his expertise in both accounting and classical studies. His scientific awards highlight his contributions to humanities and social sciences. While no advising students are listed, his work influences policy and scholarly discourse through his extensive publications and institutional engagements. His research often addresses contemporary challenges in public management and resilience, blending historical and modern analytical frameworks.

• Investment appraisal in new manufacturing environments
• Accounting in the new European public sector
• Accounting as a social and institutional practice

James Reade is a Professor of Economics at the University of Reading, serving as the Impact Lead for the Department of Economics. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and has been at Reading since 2013, previously lecturing at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on applied econometrics, particularly in sports economics, with a keen interest in data-driven analyses of sports phenomena, including competitive balance, referee bias, and forecasting. He leads the Sports Economics Research Cluster and is affiliated with the Programme for Economic Modelling at the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) at the Oxford Martin School and the Research Program in Forecasting at George Washington University. Education: MPhil, DPhil (PhD), and Postdoc at the University of Oxford. Affiliations: Scorecasting Economics Blog, Sports Economics Research Cluster. Research Interests: Sports economics, applied econometrics, forecasting, and the intersection of sports and public health. His work explores topics like home advantage in sports, the economic impact of sports events, and the efficiency of betting markets. Notable contributions include winning the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Research Competition (2025) and analyzing the effects of empty stadiums during the pandemic on referee bias and match outcomes. He supervises PhD students and teaches the Economics of Sport (EC325). His research also extends to broader economic issues like regional economic uncertainty and the long-term effects of health crises on workforce productivity. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Reading Online Sport Economics Seminars (ROSS) and the Scorecasting project forecasting football match outcomes.

• Applied Econometrics
• Sports Economics
• Forecasting
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Dr. Alessandro Merendino is a Lecturer in Accounting at Queen Mary University of London, with dual chartered accountant qualifications in Italy and the UK. He specializes in corporate governance, strategic decision-making, and the integration of digital technologies (e.g., big data, AI) into business strategies. His research emphasizes leveraging technology for sustainable decision-making aligned with UN SDGs, using innovative, art-based methods to disrupt traditional business mindsets. Teaching spans undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education, focusing on board dynamics, digital transformation, and strategic governance. He actively supervises PhD and DBA students externally at Coventry University and collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Publications highlight themes such as crisis management, data governance, and corporate sustainability. His work appears in journals like Journal of Business Research and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . Grants include projects on digital strategies and big data capabilities for finance professionals, supported by UKRI and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland. Public engagement roles include co-chairing the European Internal Audit and Corporate Governance community and serving as a Trustee and Treasurer for Emmaus UK (Coventry and Warwickshire). He frequently presents at industry conferences and contributes to professional reports and media.

• Corporate Governance
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Digital Technologies (Big Data, AI)
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