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Witold J. HeniszView profile

Professor

• Political Risk Management
• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Impact Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
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Witold J. Henisz serves as Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the Impact, Value, and Sustainable Business Initiative at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, holding the Deloitte & Touche Professorship in Management. His research centers on political and social risk identification, ESG impact materiality, and corporate diplomacy frameworks that transform stakeholder relationships into strategic assets. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Business and Public Policy from UC Berkeley's Haas School and an M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS. Henisz has served as Departmental Editor at Journal of International Business Studies and Associate Editor at Strategic Management Journal , reflecting his scholarly influence. Research interests converge on geopolitical risk quantification, stakeholder engagement optimization, and sustainable business model innovation. His work demonstrates how political hazards materially impact firm valuation and how corporate diplomacy can mitigate conflict through strategic stakeholder alignment. Recent publications leverage massive media datasets (4+ billion articles) to model populism dynamics, indigenous land conflicts, and ESG-credit risk linkages. Award highlights include the Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award (2020), Iron Prof recognition (2019), and Academy of International Business Fellowship. His geostrategy framework Geostrategy by Design (2024) provides executives with actionable methods for navigating geopolitical volatility. Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award (2020) Iron Prof recognition (2019) Academy of International Business Fellow (2014-present) Multiple Wharton Excellence in Teaching Awards (2006-2021) Industry Studies Association Best Paper Award (2019) Henisz consults through PRIMA LLC for multinational firms (Rio Tinto, Shell), financial institutions (Eaton Vance, World Bank), and NGOs. His executive education programs train leaders in ESG integration and geopolitical risk management, while his KEROVKA crisis simulation develops real-time strategic response capabilities. Media frequently cites his expertise on ESG controversies, with 50+ major publications featuring his analysis since 2022 including Financial Times , Bloomberg , and Wall Street Journal .

Katja ThoringView profile

Professor

• Creative Workspace Design
• Design Thinking
• Generative AI in Design
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Prof. Dr. Katja Thoring is a Full Professor of Integrated Product Design at the Technical University of Munich (TUM School of Engineering and Design). She holds a doctorate in Design Research from Delft University of Technology and has previously served as Professor of Integrated Design at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Dessau from 2009–2022. Her research bridges product design, architectural space, and technology, focusing on how physical environments stimulate creativity and design processes across functional, emotional, and cognitive dimensions. Key areas include generative AI applications in design, innovative research methodologies, and creative workspace design. She developed methods like the 'Delphi Design Sprint' and contributed to frameworks such as the FOD (Future-Oriented Design) model. Thoring is a member of prominent design societies (DGTF, Design Society, DRS) and a founding member of the Academy of Design Innovation Management (ADIM). Notable awards include the 'Best Paper Award' at ADIM Conference (2017) and recognition as a top early-career researcher (2019). Her work integrates design education innovation, with studies on pedagogical spaces and cross-cultural design thinking. She has published extensively on design knowledge models, creative environments, and future-oriented design strategies.

• Natural Language Processing
• Large Language Models
• Social Media Analysis
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Stuart E. Middleton is a Professor in the Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department at the University of Southampton, where he has been employed since 2003. His research bridges artificial intelligence with practical applications in social science, mental health, and security domains. He leads multiple research projects funded by DTP and CISDnS CDT, focusing on multimodal natural language processing and large language models for social good applications. Professor Middleton's research interests center on Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, and Human-in-the-loop AI systems. His work spans mental health applications (particularly suicide risk detection and mood change analysis), social media analysis for crisis mapping, geoparsing for location extraction, and argument mining in political discourse. He has developed numerous open-source NLP projects and datasets including CPIQA for climate science, ConversationMoC for mental health monitoring, and M-Arg for multimodal argument mining. His research demonstrates how AI can effectively support human decision-making in critical domains like mental healthcare, defense applications, and crisis management. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward applying LLMs to high-impact societal challenges, particularly in mental health monitoring and climate science verification. He has pioneered methods for detecting suicidal ideation in social media, identifying moments of mood change, and developing context-aware question answering for climate papers. His work consistently emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI systems, with numerous publications on responsible AI, regulation, and human-in-the-loop approaches. Ranked 1st in ECAL-2024 shared task on suicidal ideation detection Ranked 1st in NAACL-2022 shared task on suicide risk and mood change classification Winner of 'best paper' award at WWW2002 Semantic Web Workshop Professor Middleton actively supervises PhD students through multiple funded projects including 'Multimodal Natural Language Processing for Computational Social Science', 'Large Language Models for Military Veteran Mental Health', and 'Large Language Models for Human/AI Information Foraging to Combat Digital Human Trafficking into Terrorism'. He has secured significant funding from UKRI, DSTL, and other sources to support his research in responsible AI applications. He organizes major workshops including the RAI UK Workshops on Responsible AI for Mental Health and AIUK workshops on AI for Data Rescue and Defense applications. His research group maintains numerous GitHub repositories with open-source NLP tools and datasets that have been widely adopted by the research community.

Jonny HolmströmView profile

Professor

• digital innovation
• digital transformation
• digital entrepreneurship
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Jonny Holmström serves as Professor at Umeå University's Department of Informatics and directs the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation (SCDI), which he co-founded. He holds an additional affiliation as Professor at the Centre for Transdisciplinary AI, focusing on bridging theoretical research with practical AI applications across sectors including forestry, banking, and public services. His work appears in premier journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Journal, and Journal of Information Technology. His research centers on digital innovation, transformation, and entrepreneurship, examining how organizations navigate digital change through platform governance, AI integration, and entrepreneurial storytelling. Recent work investigates generative AI's impact on business model design, data work practices, and organizational transformation, emphasizing practical frameworks for managing digital transitions while addressing resistance and ethical considerations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2026) reveals a dominant focus on generative AI's organizational implications, particularly its role in reshaping platform governance, facilitating innovation through prompting, and transforming business models. Concurrent themes include digital platform evolution, data flow management in innovation networks, and citizen-centric digital government design, reflecting a consistent emphasis on practical implementation challenges in real-world contexts. Holmström leads significant research initiatives including a 28 MSEK program at Umeå University and the Kempe Foundation-funded SCDI AI Business Lab. His current project 'Using No-Code AI to Teach Machine Learning in Higher Education' (2024) aims to democratize AI education. He serves on editorial boards for CAIS, EJIS, Information and Organization, and JAIS, and heads the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation research group while participating in 'AI and society' collaborations. He founded and directs the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation (SCDI), which operates the SCDI AI Business Lab exploring practical AI applications for businesses. His work integrates with the Centre for Transdisciplinary AI to advance cross-sector AI implementation, particularly in public services and sustainable business models within the circular economy framework.

Cara WrigleyView profile

Professor

• Design Innovation
• Military Design Thinking
• Emotional Design
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Professor Cara Wrigley is a leading academic in design innovation, currently holding the position of Professor in Design at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning within The University of Queensland's Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Previously, she served as the Jericho Chair of Design Innovation at The University of Sydney, fostering collaborations between the Australian Defence Force and academia to develop disruptive military technologies. She has pioneered 'military design thinking'—a framework now widely taught across the ADF—and established key research groups including the Defence by Design Group and Design Innovation Research Group. Her qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from Queensland University of Technology. Research interests span design innovation methodologies, emotional design applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration strategies. She has secured over $60M in competitive grants from industry and government partners such as Brisbane Airport Corporation, Suncorp Insurance Australia, and the Royal Australian Air Force. As Editor-in-Chief of Design Studies , she influences global design research discourse. Professor Wrigley has developed impactful educational programs including a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Design Innovation (2018) and the Master of Design Innovation and Strategic Design. Her work emphasizes bridging design theory with practical implementation in healthcare, defense, and energy sectors. Recent projects include enhancing patient experiences with mechanical circulatory support devices and advancing renewable energy transition strategies. Awards: Recipient of the Australian Good Design Awards for her contribution to design-driven solutions. Grants: Active Chief Investigator on ARC Discovery/Linkage projects and the Medical Research Future Fund. Labs/Teams: Leads Defence by Design Group and collaborates with Australian Defence College on learning initiatives. Her research bridges design with complex domains like military strategy and healthcare innovation, focusing on emotional engagement, organizational transformation, and sustainable systems. She advises executives and institutions on leveraging design as a strategic tool, with a commitment to fostering interdisciplinary expertise through collaborative frameworks and pedagogical innovation.

Brin GrenyerView profile

Professor

• Clinical psychology
• Personality disorders
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• +7 more

Brin Grenyer OAM is Senior Professor of Psychology at the University of Wollongong and Director of the Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders, in partnership with NSW Health. He is an internationally recognised leader in the science and treatment of personality disorders and serves as President-Elect of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) with a term spanning President-Elect (2022-23), President (2024-25), and Past President (2026-2027). Professor Grenyer maintains active clinical practice through the Northfields Psychology Clinic and consults widely on patient care issues across NSW, Australia, and internationally. Professor Grenyer's research program focuses on the psychotherapy treatment of chronic and complex psychological problems, with particular emphasis on personality disorders (especially Borderline Personality Disorder), self-harm, suicidal ideation, chronic depression, aggression and violence, early attachment relationships, and substance dependence. His methodological approach integrates quantitative clinical measures, biomedical assessments, psychotherapy process research, qualitative lived experience narratives, and longitudinal studies to develop comprehensive understanding of complex mental health conditions. Analysis of Professor Grenyer's recent publications reveals a sophisticated evolution in his research focus, with increasing attention to dimensional assessment frameworks like ICD-11, gender differences in personality pathology, digital interventions (particularly the Air Therapy program), telehealth delivery of psychotherapy, and implementation science approaches to integrate evidence-based treatments into healthcare systems. His work demonstrates a consistent commitment to bridging research evidence with clinical practice while incorporating lived experience perspectives. Professor Grenyer's scientific contributions have been recognized through significant awards: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to psychology (2021) College of Clinical Psychologists Ian M Campbell Memorial Prize (2020) World top 1% (top 0.21%) of experts in Borderline Personality Disorder (2011-2021) Professor Grenyer has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students across a wide spectrum of topics related to personality disorders, self-harm, and psychotherapy processes. His research program has secured over 50 grants totaling more than $18 million in funding from diverse sources including NHMRC, university strategic funds, and health organizations. Major projects include the Air Therapy initiative, Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders, and studies on lived experience perspectives in mental health services. Professor Grenyer directs the Project Air Strategy for Personality Disorders and maintains clinical involvement through the Northfields Psychology Clinic. His work uniquely integrates academic research, clinical practice, professional leadership (including his role as Foundation Chair of the Psychology Board of Australia from 2009-2018), and healthcare system implementation to advance the field of personality disorders treatment.

David StrangView profile

Professor

• Political Sociology
• Social Movements
• Organizations
• +5 more

David Strang is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences . His research focuses on innovation and diffusion in political, organizational, and scientific domains, with recent projects analyzing the evolution of research articles, social movements' influence on policy, and computational models of management practice adoption. Research Interests Political Sociology & Social Movements Organizations & Economic Sociology Models and Methods for Dynamic Processes Sociology of Science Email: ds20@cornell.edu His publications span sociological theory, computational modeling, and empirical studies of diffusion processes. Articles reflect trends in peer review analysis, management fashion cycles, and cross-cultural institutional adoption. Key collaborations include works with Kyle Siler and Robert J. David. David Strang's methodological expertise includes agent-based modeling and textual analysis. He has edited volumes like The Oxford Handbook of Management Ideas and authored books such as Learning by Example: Imitation and Innovation at a Global Bank . His work has appeared in Administrative Science Quarterly , American Journal of Sociology , and Sociological Theory .

• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• Virtual Reality in Education
• Science Education
• +5 more

Rolf Steier serves as Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University within the Faculty of Education and International Studies, Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, holding the position of Head of Studies for Area of Responsibility 5. His office is located at Pilestredet 52, 0167 Oslo (B534), with contact details including mobile +47 906 92 626, office +47 672 36 014, and email rolf.steier@oslomet.no. He actively contributes to the Digital Learning Arenas research group, focusing on technology-enhanced educational environments. Steier's research centers on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) and virtual reality applications in education, with specific expertise in embodied cognition, science education, museum learning, and narrative structures in STEM. His work examines how learners co-construct knowledge through digital interactions, particularly investigating the role of physical embodiment in virtual environments and the integration of narrative techniques to facilitate engagement in informal learning contexts. Recent projects explore immersive VR experiences for collaborative meaning-making and the adaptation of interaction analysis methodologies for technology-mediated educational research. Analysis of Steier's 2021-2025 publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of virtual reality in educational research, with growing emphasis on interdisciplinary applications in science education. Key thematic developments include the refinement of interaction analysis frameworks for digital contexts, the exploration of perspective-taking across blended realities, and the strategic use of narrative to enhance STEM engagement in informal settings. His work consistently bridges theoretical learning science with practical educational technology implementation. The Digital Learning Arenas research group serves as the primary platform for Steier's collaborative work, functioning as an interdisciplinary hub for developing and studying innovative digital learning solutions. This group facilitates partnerships across educational sectors to transform teaching practices through emerging technologies, with recent focus on VR-based collaborative learning environments and cross-contextual knowledge transfer.

Scott KoslowView profile

Professor

• Advertising Creativity
• Advertising Strategy
• Consumer Behaviour
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Scott Koslow is a Professor of Business (Marketing) at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Department of Marketing. His career spans institutions including the University of Southern California, University of Texas, University of Michigan, and the University of Waikato (New Zealand's top business school). PhD in Marketing from University of Southern California Academic visitor at Imperial College London, NYU, and others Research Interests focus on advertising creativity, strategy, and effectiveness , consumer behavior, marketing research methods, and cross-cultural marketing. His work bridges academic rigor and industry practice, with a fingerprint covering advertising agencies, creativity, and campaign dynamics . Scientific Recognition: Best Article Award (1989, Journal of Advertising) Twice Best Reviewer (Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) Runner-up and Finalist for Best Article Awards (2022, 2021) 2014 Teaching Award for Social Media Integration in Online Teaching Editorial Roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of Advertising and Journal of Advertising Research, and Special Issue Editor for the Journal of Advertising. He serves on review boards of top-tier journals like Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research. Collaborations span projects such as Creativity in Advertising , Understanding the Australian Self-Medication Industry , and Closing the Green Rhetoric-Purchasing Gap . His recent 2020 presentation on product design creativity highlights his interdisciplinary engagement.

• Behavioral Economics
• Neuroscience in Management
• Organizational Change
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Lars B. Sonderegger serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), School of Business, within the Institute for Business and Regional Economics. He teaches management and leadership modules while simultaneously leading his research and consulting firm Quantonomics LLC. His work bridges academic theory with practical business applications, focusing on translating behavioral neuroscience into organizational solutions. His educational background includes neuroscience and behavioral sciences studies at the University of Zurich, culminating in a magna cum laude doctorate in stress management under Prof. Dr. Ulrike Ehlert. This foundation combines with his Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration and family background in SME entrepreneurship to create his unique practitioner-scholar approach. Sonderegger's research centers on behavioral economics and neuroscience applications in management, with particular emphasis on leadership development, organizational transformation, and human capital optimization. His work explores how neurobiological principles can reshape traditional management practices, especially in hybrid work environments, decision-making processes, and talent retention strategies. Current projects include the VR Board Assessment Tool, Transformation Tracking, and Agile Collaborative People Management. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on practical neuroscience applications, with recent work examining leadership in VUCA environments, employee well-being frameworks, and cognitive bias mitigation in governance. The trajectory shows increasing integration of neuroscientific evidence into management literature, moving from foundational stress research toward actionable leadership tools. Schulze Award for Outstanding Applied and Practice Publication (2023) Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (2017) Sonderegger actively advises Master's students at HSLU on topics ranging from performance management to organizational transformation, while securing consulting engagements that translate academic insights into business value. His Quantonomics firm implements behavioral strategies for clients, supported by research projects tracking transformation effectiveness and developing neuroscience-based leadership tools. He serves on multiple boards including SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern and Eigthwell, applying his expertise to real-world organizational challenges. Through Quantonomics and his university role, Sonderegger maintains a dynamic research-practice ecosystem where academic inquiry directly informs consulting solutions. His teams develop tools like the VR Board Assessment platform while conducting field research on agile people management and SME internationalization, ensuring continuous feedback between theory and practice.

• Microfoundations
• Innovation and value creation
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• +4 more

Carlos Vazquez Hernandez is a Lecturer at the Sydney Business School, University of Sydney, with expertise in behavioral sciences, innovation management, and technology-driven decision-making. His research explores how cognitive processes, social environments, and technological tools interact to influence organizational and societal outcomes. Education BBA Iberoamericana GradCert Educational Studies Higher Education, University of Sydney MIP Melbourne PhD, University of Sydney His research focuses on microfoundations of decision-making, innovation in technology contexts, and narrative-driven behaviors. Key areas include experimental methods in business research, AI-enhanced judgment, and behavioral strategies for sustainable innovation. His work bridges psychological insights with technological understanding to reshape management education. Recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on intuitive decision-making in innovation contexts, AI-human collaboration in forecasting, and behavioral economics. Thematic analysis reveals strong emphasis on cognitive biases in product development, cross-cultural business strategies, and empirical validation of heuristic approaches in management. Grants Augmented judgments: Human-AI interaction for better new product success predictions (2023 Business School Pilot Research Grant) He teaches courses spanning Ethical Decision Making, International Risk Management, and Innovation Strategy, preparing leaders for evolving business landscapes through integration of behavioral science and technology concepts.

• Business Administration
• Innovation Management
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• +3 more

Daniel Ehls is a Full Professor of General Business Administration at the Business School, Fulda University of Applied Sciences , where he leads the 'International Business & Management' B.Sc. program and the Fulda Centre for Business Management and Entrepreneurship (FU³) . He is a founding coach for startups and a former Affiliated Researcher at Harvard Business School. Education: PhD in Economics and Social Sciences (2013), Hamburg University of Technology M.Sc. in Technology Management (2008), University of Stuttgart Study in Manufacturing Engineering and Management (2007), University of Nottingham Research Interests: Corporate management and business models with distributed users Innovation management in the digital economy and AI applications Open innovation, crowdsourcing, and open-source dynamics Quantitative/qualitative empirical methods (experiments) Scientific Awards: Teaching Innovation Award (2016, 2018) with three-month employee funding Best Paper Nomination (Academy of Management, TIM Division 2020) DAAD Postdoctoral Scholarships (2015-2016) Projects: Partner in EU-funded LEAPXR project (2025-2027) Founding member of E³UDRES² Research Centre of Excellence (2024-2028) Initiator of 'Problem Formulation' symposium at Academy of Management Leader of 'Open Foresight' project (2015-2017, €921,802 funding)

Stephan LeibleView profile

Researcher

• Employee-driven (Digital) Innovation
• Intrapreneurship
• Employee Engagement
• +2 more

Stephan Leible is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science , University of Hamburg (MIN Faculty). Holding both M.Eng. in Business Engineering and an MBA, he focuses on employee-driven digital innovation, intrapreneurship, and leveraging generative AI for organizational transformation. Research Interests : Employee-driven Innovation, Intrapreneurship, Generative AI Governance, Design & Data Thinking, IT Innovation Management Contact : stephan.leible@uni-hamburg.de | Room 117C, Vogt-Kölln-Straße 30, Hamburg His work bridges citizen development with public sector innovation, emphasizing value co-creation, real-time analytics, and ethical AI implementation. Current studies explore: Generative AI adoption patterns and limitations Interpretable machine learning for urban mobility Participatory frameworks for smart city futures Methodologies for continuous improvement in conversational agents

• Innovation Management
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Marketing Strategy
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Delphine Manceau is a Professor of Marketing and Innovation at Neoma Business School and currently serves as its Dean . Holding a PhD from HEC Paris (1996) and a Senior Research Fellowship at Wharton School (1997), she specializes in innovation management, new product development (NPD), and strategic marketing. PhD, HEC Paris (1996) Senior Research Fellow, Wharton School (1997) Dean, Neoma Business School (France) Founder, Institute of Innovation and Competitiveness (i7, 2011) Her research explores cross-functional collaboration in NPD, open innovation frameworks, and the cultural dimensions of marketing . She has contributed to policy reports for the French Ministry of Economics and the EU Commission, with a focus on innovation ecosystems and business model sustainability. Delphine's recent publications analyze creative industries , design-marketing synergy , and taboos in advertising . These works span empirical studies of product preannouncements, comparative analyses of crowdsourcing vs design thinking, and holistic innovation approaches in economic theory. Her career highlights include: Co-authoring the 16th French edition of Marketing Management with Kotler & Keller (2019) Membership in EU Commission's High-Level Expert Group RISE (2015-2018) Chairing AACSB's European Advisory Council (2018-2020)

• Consumer Behavior
• Cultural Marketing
• Brand Equity
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Maria A Rodas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois. Her research focuses on Consumer Behavior , Cultural Marketing , and Brand Equity , with a particular emphasis on bicultural consumers and sensory experiences. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor University: University of Illinois School: Gies College of Business Department: Business Administration Research Trends: Recent work explores the interplay of cultural frameworks and brand positioning , including studies on iconic brands , sensory perception , and political factors in branding . Her 2025 paper on creative ideation highlights its role in fostering consumer-brand emotional connections, while 2024 publications delve into topics like global marketing strategies and cultural audits . Awards: MSI Young Scholar (2023) Collaborations: Active partnerships with institutions like Stanford University, focusing on collaborative environments and Bayesian methods in marketing research.