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Guido OrzesView profile

Associate Professor

• International Sourcing
• Manufacturing
• Social Sustainability
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Guido Orzes is an Associate Professor in Management Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen (Italy). He also maintains affiliations as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter Business School (UK) and previously served as a Visiting Scholar at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (USA). His academic work focuses on the intersection of global operations, sustainability, and supply chain management. Dr. Orzes teaches several core engineering management courses including Economics and Management for Bachelor programs in Electronics and Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering, Electronic and Information Engineering, and Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Management Control and Business Planning and Process and Technology Management for Master's programs in Industrial Mechanical Engineering. His research centers on international sourcing strategies and their social and environmental implications. Key areas include offshoring and reshoring strategies, social and environmental sustainability in global operations, and the organizational design of global sourcing functions including International Purchasing Offices. His work examines how companies can balance operational efficiency with ethical considerations in complex global supply chains. Analysis of his publication record from 2014-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory evolving from foundational work on International Purchasing Offices toward broader sustainability implications of global operations and more recently examining the environmental impacts of digital technologies in Industry 4.0 contexts. His research spans both manufacturing and service sectors with particular attention to China as a key sourcing destination. Dr. Orzes has published extensively in top-tier operations management journals including the International Journal of Operations and Production Management, International Journal of Production Economics, International Business Review, and Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance in addressing contemporary global supply chain challenges.

Elizabeth Holliday MorganView profile

Associate Professor

• Disability Inclusion in Education
• Race and Disability Intersectionality
• Educational Leadership
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Dr. Elizabeth Holliday Morgan serves as Associate Professor in Morgan State University's Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy within the School of Education & Urban Studies, with additional affiliation to the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED). Her career bridges academic scholarship and community advocacy, focusing on disability rights and equitable service access for BIPOC mothers and their children. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of California, Davis Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana Dr. Morgan's research interrogates systemic barriers in educational leadership through the lens of race-disability intersectionality. She develops community-based interventions supporting Black disabled students' inclusion while documenting how cultural capital empowers single Black mothers to navigate autism service systems. Her methodological approach centers qualitative humanistic frameworks that prioritize marginalized voices and lived experiences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals converging themes across education and healthcare domains: persistent racial disparities in autism diagnosis and intervention access; strategic partnerships between UCEDDs and Black families to counter institutional bias; and culturally grounded advocacy models that transform educational leadership practices. These works collectively advance frameworks for dismantling structural inequities in disability service ecosystems.

Rebecca HatkoffView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Critical Social Justice Teaching Competencies
• Classroom and School Ecology
• Effective and Empowering Pedagogy for All Students
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Rebecca Hatkoff is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director of the Teacher Education Program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU). Her work bridges K-12 schools and higher education, focusing on equity-driven pedagogy, teacher training, and systemic reform. She has secured over $6 million in grants, including awards from the Department of Education and The Gates Foundation, to support teacher residency programs and digital learning initiatives. PhD in Education , CGU MA in Education , CGU BA in English , University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) Research Interests : Hatkoff investigates culturally responsive practices across K-16 education, critical social justice competencies for educators, and strength-based frameworks for schools, teachers, and communities. Her work emphasizes classroom ecology and dismantling systemic inequities in education. Publication Trends : Her recent scholarship addresses teacher residency models for mitigating shortages, digital learning leadership , and equity-focused pedagogical strategies for marginalized student populations. Articles often intersect policy analysis , community engagement , and practitioner research . Grants & Projects : Hatkoff has secured significant funding, including a $3.3M Teacher Quality Partnership Grant (DOE) for LA-based teacher residencies, $2M from the CA Commission for Teacher Credentialing , and multiple Gates Foundation grants for strategic staffing and data systems.

Thomas HeimrichView profile

Professor

• Database Systems
• Data Management
• Information Systems
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Heimrich serves as Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, holding the academic rank of Professor with specialized expertise in Database Systems. He leads the Database Competence Center (DBCC) and maintains regular office hours every Wednesday from 13:15-14:15 or by email appointment. His research focuses on core database technologies, data management frameworks, and large-scale information systems, with emphasis on practical industrial applications through the DBCC laboratory. As Dean, he oversees all academic programs within the faculty including Informatics (B.Sc.), Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.), and dual-degree partnerships with industry. Prof. Heimrich's leadership drives the faculty's strategic direction in digital transformation, with active involvement in international engineering weeks and campus-wide research initiatives like the 6G-Terafactory project. His administrative responsibilities include curriculum development, faculty coordination, and fostering industry partnerships through the DBCC's applied research activities.

Donatienne DELORMEView profile

Associate Professor

• Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
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Donatienne DELORME is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation at Excelia Business School (La Rochelle campus) and serves as the Director of the Strategy Department . She holds a PhD in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Nantes (2020) and a Master's from SKEMA Business School (1995), including an Erasmus exchange at Wolverhampton University. Her industry background includes international consulting and senior roles at Natixis Pramex International and Simtech. Research Focus Her work centers on innovation ecosystems , sustainable business models , and territorial entrepreneurship . Key themes include proximity dynamics in innovation intermediation, regenerative business strategies, and the role of events in local economic development. She employs case studies (e.g., Festival Des Templiers) and complexity theory to analyze sustainability transitions. Publication Trends Recent works (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on integrating proximity theory with business model innovation, sustainability education, and ecosystem governance. Her articles frequently explore pedagogical approaches for Anthropocene-era challenges and the design of circular economies. Professional Engagement She actively contributes to academic networks in strategic management and entrepreneurship, presenting research at conferences like AIMS, EGOS, and EURAM. She has held adjunct/visiting positions at institutions in France and China (Zhejiang Business College).

• E-business
• E-learning
• Information Systems Quality and Assurance
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Lucija Blašković serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science and Mathematics within the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb. She has maintained continuous affiliation with the university since 2003, progressing from Assistant to Postdoctoral Researcher (2015) and currently holding her assistant professorship since 2017. Her office is located in the 5th Pavilion, 3rd floor, room 65, with consultations held Wednesdays 11am-1pm. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Information and Communication Sciences from Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb Master of Economics (mag. oecc) in Information Management from Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb Master of Economics in Marketing from Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb Dr. Blašković specializes in digital transformation of agricultural systems , with core expertise in E-business implementation , E-learning pedagogy , and information systems quality assurance . Her research bridges computational methodologies with agricultural education, examining data literacy frameworks, influencer marketing efficacy for agricultural products, and machine learning applications in farming systems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2015) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Pandemic-driven digital adaptation in agricultural education and consumer behavior, (2) Computational methods (K-means, CNNs) for educational and agricultural data analysis, and (3) Strategic implementation of e-learning systems in agricultural higher education. Her work consistently applies technical solutions to domain-specific agricultural challenges. She has secured research leadership through competitive grants: "Mjesto i uloga informatike u razvitku poljodjelskih sustava: primjer Hrvatske" (2017-2019, MZOS-funded) as Project Coordinator "Mogućnosti i oblici primjene optimiziranja proizvodnje na obiteljskim poljoprivrednim gospodarstvima" (2017, University of Zagreb-funded) as Project Coordinator Her teaching portfolio spans communications systems, agricultural information systems, AutoCAD drafting, and e-commerce, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to agricultural informatics education.

Johanna SylvanderView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Ethics in Accounting Professions
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Johanna Sylvander is a Senior Lecturer at Linköping University , affiliated with the Department of Economic and Industrial Development under the Business Administration division. Her work focuses on accounting, auditing , and ethics in professional practice , with a special interest in corporate sustainability reporting and social identity theory applications in auditing professions. Doctoral Degree in Economics (Business Administration), April 2020, Linköping University Master's Degree in business administration (accounting, auditing, governance), June 2014, Kristianstad University Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (auditor/controller focus), June 2013, Kristianstad University Her research bridges public sector accounting and private sector auditing , examining how CSRD regulations reshape sustainability reporting practices. She also investigates professional identity formation and generational workforce dynamics in audit firms, contributing to debates on ethical professional roles and organizational culture . Key publications include: 2025: More than a compliance exercise? (public financial reporting in Swedish municipalities) 2023: Hur säkerställs revisorsprofessionens långsiktiga kompetensbehov (audit workforce planning) 2022: Timeliness of financial reporting by municipalities (accounting governance) As course leader for 722G72 Accounting Theory and 723G35 Social Science Methodology , she supervises Business Administration Essays with a focus on financial management. Her work contributes to the Accounting, Auditing and Finance research group , which remains 'under construction' according to university web content.

Bridget EshunView profile

Lecturer

• Public-private Partnerships
• Construction Industry
• Infrastructure Delivery
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Bridget Eshun serves as a Lecturer in Construction and Surveying at Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom, with her office located at 70 Cowcaddens Road, Glasgow G4 0BA. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning 2021-2025 and currently accepts PhD students for supervision. Her research expertise centers on critical challenges in global infrastructure development: Public-private partnership optimization and competency modeling Sino-African infrastructure project risk dynamics Renewable energy integration in construction policy Structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) applications Construction industry economics in developing economies Infrastructure delivery mechanisms across diverse geopolitical contexts Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a methodological emphasis on advanced quantitative techniques including Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM), applied to win-win optimization frameworks in transnational infrastructure projects. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on policy implementation gaps between developed and developing regions, particularly examining Ghanaian and Australian construction contexts. Dr. Eshun actively supervises PhD research in construction management and infrastructure development, with recent collaborations spanning Hong Kong, Ghana, and Nigeria. Her research network shows strong international connections, particularly in Sino-African infrastructure partnerships, though specific grant funding details are not disclosed in available materials.

Susan HazeldeanView profile

Professor

• Civil Rights
• Family Law
• Immigration Law
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Susan Hazeldean serves as Associate Dean of Experiential Education, Professor of Law, and Director of the LGBT Advocacy Clinic at Brooklyn Law School, a position she assumed effective July 1, 2023. Her career bridges academia, clinical practice, and public interest advocacy with a focus on systemic inequities affecting marginalized communities. Her educational credentials include: J.D. from Yale Law School B.A. from the University of North Carolina Hazeldean's research interrogates the collision points between civil rights, family structures, immigration systems, and LGBTQ+ identities. She pioneers scholarship on non-traditional family formations, asylum claims for sexual minorities, and the weaponization of privacy doctrines against queer communities. Her work consistently centers lived experiences of low-income LGBTQ+ individuals while challenging legal frameworks that perpetuate discrimination. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving legal battlegrounds—from early analyses of same-sex immigration barriers (2002-2003) to contemporary examinations of parental rights in post-marriage equality America (2017-2022). Recurring themes include intersectional vulnerability of youth, state surveillance of queer families, and strategic litigation to expand civil rights protections across immigration, criminal justice, and family law contexts. Her major recognitions include: AALS Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Section Excellence in LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award (2020) Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 Award from National LGBT Bar Association (2015) Arthur Liman Public Interest Law Fellowship Through the LGBT Advocacy Clinic, Hazeldean trains students in high-impact representation of low-income LGBTQ+ clients across prisoners' rights, family law, immigration, and anti-discrimination cases. Her clinical model merges direct service with systemic advocacy, securing critical legal protections while developing the next generation of public interest lawyers. The clinic operates as both teaching laboratory and community resource, leveraging student-faculty teams to address urgent unmet legal needs. The clinic functions as Hazeldean's primary operational hub, integrating law students into multidisciplinary advocacy teams that collaborate with social service providers and community organizations to dismantle structural barriers facing LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

Brigitte DesportView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Early Intervention
• Premature Infancy
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Brigitte Desport serves as Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives at the School of Health Professions, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, within the Occupational Therapy Program. With over thirteen years of school-based practice experience at the New York City Department of Education, she specializes in pediatric occupational therapy and early intervention for premature infants while maintaining a private practice in New York City. Her educational credentials include a D.P.S. in Occupational Therapy from New York University (2011), M.A. in Communication Arts from New York Institute of Technology (2004), and dual degrees (M.S. and B.S.) from Touro College School of Health Sciences (1999) in Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences respectively. Dr. Desport's research centers on reducing healthcare disparities through occupational therapy in underserved communities across the U.S. and internationally. She pioneers initiatives to develop cultural competence among students serving oppressed populations and directs institutional resources toward addressing healthcare inequities through innovative program development. Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on identifying environmental and contextual barriers to occupational participation, utilizing methodologies like photo-based interviews to explore community engagement challenges with emphasis on health equity applications in diverse clinical settings. As academic leadership, she advises the National Perinatal Association Student Society and Black Students of Excellence while developing institutional initiatives targeting resource allocation for marginalized communities. Her professional service extends to the American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors (2021-2024), National Perinatal Association, Statewide Early Intervention Coordinating Council, and Brooklyn Children's Society of SUNY Downstate.

Peter LewisView profile

Associate Professor

• Teaching and learning
• eLearning and flexible learning
• Digital literacy
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Peter Lewis is an Associate Professor and Director of Teaching and Learning at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work , University of Queensland. With over two decades of experience in tertiary education since 2003, he oversees curriculum development, strategic planning, domestic/international partnerships, and staff capacity-building initiatives.

Jane WilcockView profile

Research Fellow

• Complex Intervention Trials
• Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement
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Jane Wilcock is a Principal Research Fellow at University College London's Research Department of Primary Care & Population Health, serving as National Strategic Lead in Methods Development for the NIHR Research Support Service. She also acts as Senior Methods Advisor for the NIHR RSS Hub delivered by Imperial College London and Partners. Complex Intervention Trials and Trial Design Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement Digital Health Technologies Working with underserved communities Her research focuses on improving dementia diagnosis and care through participatory methods, co-design with marginalized populations, and development of person-centered models for post-diagnostic support. She co-leads the UK Alzheimer’s Society PriDem program and JPND-funded COGNISANCE international study on dementia care co-design. Recent publications highlight her work on: Clinical pharmacists' roles in dementia care Post-diagnostic support systems Digital health interventions for dementia Patient safety mechanisms in primary care Community engagement in research design Scientific awards include: NIHR RSS Hub Multi-tasker of the Year (2024) Trellis 4 Award (2024) for community memory projects UCL East Engagement Award (2024) NIHR SPCR Professional Development Award (2023) University of Edinburgh Health Education Fellowship Jane actively supervises: MBBS Year 3 iBSc students Clinical Research Fellows (thesis committee chair) NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows (mentor) She also delivers Continuing Medical Education to Primary Care staff and provides outreach clinics supporting NHS staff through the NIHR research support service.

• Leadership
• Industrial Engineering
• Management Studies
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Tuukka Kostamo is a Lecturer at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Aalto University. His work focuses on integrating leadership development into engineering education, with expertise spanning organizational behavior, innovation management, and motivational dynamics. Current Role: Lecturer in Industrial Engineering and Management Institution: Aalto University, Finland Research interests include: Leadership pedagogy in engineering contexts Self-organization and intrinsic motivation Innovation management through organizational design Development of professional influencing skills Contextual leadership approaches Integration of information systems in management Recent publications highlight his focus on adaptive leadership frameworks, combining critical management studies with positive organizational scholarship. He actively collaborates with researchers like Frank Martela, Jari Ylitalo, and Paul Buhanist.

Petra BiemansView profile

Professor

• Work Transformation
• Organizational Design
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
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Petra Biemans is a Professor in Human Capital at Inholland University of Applied Sciences' Business, Finance & Law school. She leads practice-oriented research on work transformation, organizational design, and HRM policy's evolving role. Her work benefits both academic communities and industry stakeholders through curriculum development and real-world policy implementation. PhD in Organizational Sociology from University of Amsterdam (1999) Chair of National HRM Lecturers Network Vice-chair of Broad Platform for Labor Research focuses on AI's impact on professions , sustainable workforce development, and holistic career guidance. Her recent studies address mismatches between professional images and career realities, workplace health promotion through participatory methods, and regional labor market alignment via projects like Delta Dreamers and Greenport Animation . Key publication trends 2019-2024 show collaborative approaches to: Lifelong learning environments Workplace vitality centers Career perception analysis Future HRM strategies Technology-adjacent job transitions She actively disseminates findings through media contributions on AI's existential workplace effects and participates in the Onderzoekers over de Toekomst podcast discussing 21st-century work evolution.

ShengYun (Annie) YangView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Transformation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Dr. ShengYun Yang is a Lecturer in Digital Business at the Business Innovation Knowledge Center of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She bridges academic research with practical applications in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making for SMEs. RSM Erasmus University PhD MIT Executive Certificate in Management Certified Scrum Master (CSM) ORSC Certified Coach Her research encompasses digital transformation, AI adoption, big data maturity, and cyber resilience for SMEs. She integrates these themes into education through: New minor programs (AI & Data-Driven Solutions) Practice-based research projects Curriculum development Industry collaboration Recent publications focus on: Cybersecurity planning frameworks AI-enhanced threat intelligence Data literacy in education Process mining applications Financial NLP compliance tools Data minimization in public sectors She connects research and education through: Project-based learning Corporate training programs Executive coaching Curriculum innovation