Andrew Gaudes is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. His research focuses on virtual organizations, telework sustainability, entrepreneurial education, and organizational behavior in volatile markets. He has contributed to frameworks for virtual team effectiveness and strategies for business continuity in uncertain environments. His work bridges technology, organizational dynamics, and sustainable development. Key research themes include psychological safety in virtual teams, telework policies for sustainable development, and niche market strategies. He has published widely on topics like social media impact in healthcare, competitive retail strategies, and long-term business resilience. His academic contributions span conference proceedings on global telework trends and longitudinal studies on market turbulence adaptation. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his publications highlight expertise in virtual work environments and entrepreneurship education.
Norman J. Jacknis is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies in the Technology Management department. He also serves as a Government Fellow at the Center for Technology in Government (CTG) and holds Senior Fellow positions at both the Intelligent Community Forum and the National Association of Counties. With extensive leadership experience in both public sector technology and academia, Dr. Jacknis brings practical government technology expertise to his teaching and research. Dr. Jacknis's research focuses on the intersection of technology, government, and community development, with particular expertise in e-government, smart cities, citizen engagement, and broadband infrastructure. His work examines how technology can transform public sector operations while addressing the digital divide and creating more equitable access to digital services. He has published extensively on technology adoption in government, network effects in public policy, and the future of work in the digital economy. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward analyzing technology adoption patterns, systems thinking in problem-solving, and the practical implementation of innovation in government settings. Dr. Jacknis frequently explores how theoretical concepts from network science, behavioral economics, and innovation studies can be applied to real-world government challenges, particularly in the context of urban development and public service delivery. Government Technology Magazine's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers who, using technology, broke bureaucratic inertia to better serve the public Dr. Jacknis has advised numerous government entities including Westchester County (where he served over ten years as CIO and commissioner), the National Association of Counties, the US Conference of Mayors, and New York State government. His practical experience informs his academic work, creating a valuable bridge between theory and practice in public sector technology management. He has also been instrumental in developing community-based broadband initiatives and promoting the concept of intelligent communities worldwide. As an educator, Dr. Jacknis has pioneered innovative teaching methods in the online environment, particularly during the pandemic. His graduate course on new product/service creation at Columbia University has served as a testing ground for flipped classroom techniques, interactive video content, and effective use of Zoom for workshop-style learning. His approach emphasizes practical application of concepts with strong student engagement.
Niels Joseph Lennon is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University Business School within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work focuses on how accounting information shapes organizational performance measurement, decision-making processes, and managerial justification in both public and private sectors. He serves as academic coordinator for the Graduate Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting. Performance Measurement Decision-Making Processes Organizational Infrastructure Public Sector Accounting Management Innovation Lennon's research examines accounting's role in creating organizational narratives and justifying managerial actions through selective performance visualization. His work connects financial practices with broader organizational dynamics. Key trends in his publications include analyzing accounting's influence on innovation management, exploring cash flow control mechanisms, and investigating performance measurement paradoxes. Recent work focuses on energy sector accounting and talent management in professional services. He supervises graduate and undergraduate projects in Management Accounting and Financial Accounting, with particular emphasis on performance measurement systems and incentive structures. Lennon actively participates in interdisciplinary workshops and conferences related to accounting practices.
Luigi Buzzacchi is a Full Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including previous appointments at the University of Bergamo where he participated in the Economics and Management of Technology doctoral program from 2003 to 2012. At Politecnico di Torino, he has been actively involved in the Urban and Regional Development doctoral program since 2014. Buzzacchi's research interests focus on agglomeration economies, digital platforms, spatial competition, and sports economics. His work spans across multiple disciplines including financial economics, industrial organization, strategy, entrepreneurship, microeconomics, game theory, and urban regional studies. His research often examines the intersection of economic theory with practical urban and regional development issues, particularly focusing on how digital platforms transform traditional economic structures and spatial relationships. His publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory of high-impact research across economics, urban studies, and management journals. Buzzacchi's recent work has increasingly focused on digital platforms (particularly Airbnb), examining their impact on urban economies, tourism markets, and entrepreneurial opportunities. His scholarly output shows a progression from traditional economic topics like sports economics and venture capital toward contemporary issues surrounding platform economies and their spatial implications. Buzzacchi has supervised multiple doctoral students including Laura Villa Baroncelli (Architecture, History and Design), Marco Del Nibletto (Urban and Regional Development), and Francesco Luigi Milone (Management, Production, and Design). His research projects have included significant work on contractual freedom in insurance sectors, antitrust compliance, and technical verification of infrastructure projects. His research demonstrates strong connections between theoretical economic frameworks and practical urban and regional development challenges.
Prof. Dr. Alexander Haselhorst is Professor of Business Administration in General Management at IST University of Applied Sciences for Management's School of Management since 2015, concurrently directing the Healthcare Management program from 2018. His industry background includes leadership roles at University Medical Center Göttingen and vocational nursing schools, providing practical grounding for his academic work. Education: Business Administration Pedagogy Research Interests: Prof. Haselhorst investigates management challenges at the healthcare-finance interface. Current projects examine physician recruitment strategies and banking sector workforce dynamics, while prior work established frameworks for organizational centralization and e-learning in nursing. His scholarship consistently connects theoretical management principles with operational realities in service industries. Publication Trends: His 10+ publications since 2014 reveal evolving focus from digital learning (2014) through centralization studies (2018) to contemporary healthcare management (2023). Recent outputs emphasize practical solutions for workforce shortages and competency development, maintaining strong industry relevance throughout his career. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising & Grants: As doctoral supervisor since 2015 at a European university, he guides PhD candidates in business administration topics. While specific grants aren't cited, his industry partnerships suggest applied research funding from healthcare and financial institutions.
Dr. Umair Choksy is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Stirling , affiliated with the Management, Work and Organisation department. His contact email is umair.choksy@stir.ac.uk . His research focuses on Global Value Chains (GVCs) , industrial cluster formation , resilience strategies in adverse contexts , and institutional governance . He examines how governance structures and trust dynamics influence supplier resilience and upgrading in challenging environments, including politically unstable regions and during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent work explores the intersection of blockchain technology with economic and social upgrading, and the role of peripheral vendors in offshore software development teams. His studies span industries such as apparel, fresh fruits, and mobile app development, emphasizing cross-border collaboration and risk mitigation.
Emanuele Pizzurno is an Associate Professor at Carlo Cattaneo University - LIUC, specializing in industrial and information engineering. His research bridges business strategy and technical innovation, with focused expertise in circular economy implementation, sustainability-driven logistics, and sports economics. His work examines: Innovation frameworks for sustainable logistics systems Circular economy integration in public procurement Financial modeling of football clubs' business operations Strategic management of industrial R&D processes Recent publications reveal two dominant themes: rigorous analysis of European football club finances (particularly Serie A business models and ownership structures) and systematic studies of sustainability-oriented innovation in logistics and public policy. His interdisciplinary approach connects engineering principles with economic and managerial applications.
Martina Huemann is Professor at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), where she heads the Project Management Group in the Department Strategy and Innovation and serves as Academic Director of the Professional MBA Program in Project Management. With over 20 years of experience in research, teaching, and consulting, she has established herself as a leading scholar in project management. Her research interests focus on Project Management , Human Resource Management in project-oriented organizations , Sustainable Development , and Project Stakeholder Management . She approaches her work through a co-creation process with practitioners and other stakeholders, maintaining strong links in both research and practice communities with a broad international network. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the societal impact of projects, sustainability in project management, the role of AI in project management education, and leadership development for project professionals. These works reflect her commitment to advancing the field while addressing contemporary challenges. IPMA Research Award 2015 for work on Human Resource Management in Project-oriented Organizations Professor Huemann has held significant leadership roles in the academic community, including Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Project Management since 2018 and founder of the open access journal Project Leadership and Society in 2020. She has received research funding through the PMI Sponsored Research Grant and has been actively involved in professional organizations including the International Project Management Association and Project Management Institute. Through her network enable2change, she facilitates translating strategy into action with independent experts. Her work with NETLIPSE contributes knowledge to managing large infrastructure projects in Europe, while her role on the board of Projekt Management Austria connects her to the national project management community.
Rosen Iliyanov Kolev is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finances and Accounting within the Faculty of Economics at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. His academic work focuses on contemporary accounting challenges, particularly in the areas of management accounting, cost systems, and environmental accounting. With a PhD credential, he contributes significantly to the academic community through his research publications and teaching activities in the Bulgarian higher education landscape. Dr. Kolev's research interests span multiple critical areas in modern accounting practice. His work explores the integration of environmental standards into accounting policies, the evolution of management accounting in the context of Industry 4.0, and innovative approaches to cost calculation in complex business environments. He has particularly focused on strategic management accounting, circular economy business models, and the adaptation of accounting practices to multiple crises. His research demonstrates a strong connection between theoretical accounting frameworks and practical business applications, especially in the energy sector and industrial enterprises. Analysis of Dr. Kolev's publication record from 2018-2024 reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated accounting systems that address modern business challenges. His work shows growing emphasis on digital transformation in accounting, sustainability reporting, and the integration of environmental considerations into financial management. The trend indicates his research is evolving to address the intersection of traditional accounting practices with emerging technological and environmental demands, particularly focusing on Industry 4.0 applications and circular economy principles in cost management systems.
Brett Shipton is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Law and Justice, Charles Sturt University, Australia, having transitioned there after 16 years at the School of Policing Studies since 2006. With 15 years as a NSW Police officer and two years as a Corrections Education Officer, he brings extensive criminal justice experience to his 30-year adult education career. His institutional affiliations include the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security and Charles Sturt University’s Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Studies. Education: Bachelor of Adult Education (Human Resource Development) Master of Adult Education Graduate Diploma in Police Administration (Policing) PhD Research Focus: Shipton specializes in police education with emphasis on problem-based learning , facilitator role dynamics , and signature pedagogies for developing ethical decision-making in recruits. His work bridges adult education theory with policing contexts, examining stress adaptation in critical incidents, accountability frameworks for Indigenous deaths in custody, and the transition from teacher-centered to learner-centered approaches. Current research trends show deepening exploration of pedagogical integrity, integrated curriculum design, and simulation efficacy. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of Advance HE Connect Criminology Theme Funding (AGSPS) (2024) FoBJBS 2024 Discretionary Research Funding Advising and Grants: As a registered supervisor, Shipton mentors police educator development research. His 2024 grants focus on Australian First Nations deaths in custody accountability and criminology research scoping. He actively collaborates with the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security on police-related research initiatives and contributed to teaching peer review frameworks during a secondment to the university’s Division of Learning and Teaching. Research Teams: Shipton operates within Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Law and Justice while maintaining strong ties to the Police Society for Problem-Based Learning (PSPBL). His work integrates with the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) network, focusing on specialized police educator development programs and cross-institutional learning and teaching symposiums.
Svein Bråthen is a Full Professor of Transport Economics at Høgskolen i Molde (HiMolde), specializing in economic impact assessment of transport infrastructure, air transport economics, and logistics. He concurrently serves as Vice-Rector and holds a 20% position at Møreforsking Molde AS. His research focuses on cost-benefit analysis (CBA), regional economic impacts of transport investments, and regulatory frameworks like Norway's QA1 regime. Bråthen has led numerous projects for organizations such as the OECD/ITF and Norwegian government agencies. He is a board member of the Institute of Transport Economics (TØI) and contributes to expert groups on air transport economics. His work bridges academia and policy, addressing issues like airport efficiency, digital transformation in ports, and sustainability in logistics. Bråthen's recent publications analyze air connectivity policies, digital port transformation, and causal links between aviation and regional economies. He collaborates internationally, co-editing Special Issues in journals like Research in Transport Economics . His research emphasizes practical policy implications, particularly in remote regions and emerging economies. Notable projects include evaluating the Arctic Circle Airport, assessing ferry toll policies, and analyzing the economic viability of regional airports. He advocates for evidence-based decision-making in large public investments and frequently publishes in high-impact transport economics journals.
Stuart Madnick is the John Norris Maguire (1960) Professor of Information Technology at MIT Sloan School of Management and Affiliate Faculty at MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He is Founding Director of Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS), leading research on managerial aspects of cybersecurity since 1979. Madnick holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT (1972) and has served over 50 years as MIT faculty. He heads the Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan Initiative, formerly known as the (IC)³ Consortium. Madnick’s research focuses on cybersecurity governance, cyber-risk economics, regulatory compliance, and critical infrastructure protection. His work spans 300+ publications, including foundational texts like Computer Security (1979). He advises major corporations, cofounded five tech firms, and operates Langley Castle Hotel in England. Recent research highlights include analyzing UN cybersecurity treaties vs. GDPR, catastrophe bond applications for cyber-insurance markets, and board-level cybersecurity governance. He emphasizes balancing innovation with security in digital trade, 5G technology, and AI ethics. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MIT (1972) Affiliations: MIT Sloan, IDSS, CAMS, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Madnick’s awards include the 2024 Publication Award (with colleagues), 2023 Editorial Best Paper Award, and 2021 Best Paper Award. He designs executive education programs on cybersecurity governance for boards and leaders, emphasizing cross-disciplinary strategies for cyber-aware organizational cultures.
Dr. Julius Späte serves as an Academic Assistant (Research Fellow) in the Department of Social and Educational Sciences at Potsdam University of Applied Sciences since 2021, contributing to the dual-digital Social Work (B.A.) program. His work bridges research and practical application in digital social work, with office hours held Mondays 11:45-12:15 on-site and flexible digital appointments by email. Education: BA in Social Work, Hochschule Merseburg (2010-2013) MA in Applied Media and Cultural Studies, Hochschule Merseburg (2013-2015) Doctorate in Education, Christian-Albrecht University of Kiel (2016-2024) Advanced training as systemic consultant, German Society for Systemic Therapy (2020-2022) Research Focus: Späte's work centers on digital transformation in social services, examining socio-technical integration, professional competency development, and residential care privacy. He investigates how digital tools reshape practice through qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, emphasizing framework conditions and practical facilitations for effective implementation in institutional settings. Publication Trends: His 2021-2024 output reveals escalating specialization in digital social work, progressing from foundational transformation frameworks to targeted analyses of AI applications (e.g., ChatGPT) and privacy dynamics. The research consistently advocates for cross-institutional initiatives while documenting evolving professional requirements in socio-technical environments through both theoretical and empirical lenses. Projects & Teaching: He leads the #EducatingSociety in the Digital Age network establishing university collaborations for digital social work research, and contributes to BASA Dual-Digital's methodological-constructive studies. His teaching focuses on academic writing, thesis development, and digital literacy, with frequent invited lectures at national conferences addressing technology integration challenges. Research Ecosystem: Späte operates within the BASA Dual-Digital research collective and #EducatingSociety network, facilitating collaborative knowledge production across institutional boundaries. His work connects academic research with practitioner perspectives through projects examining digital transformation from students' and service providers' viewpoints.
Professor Martina Peuser serves as Professor of General Business Administration with specialization in Organization and Project Management at Leibniz University of Applied Sciences in Hannover, where she also heads the Business Administration program. With over a decade of academic leadership since 2014, she has established herself as a prominent figure in business education and applied research. Education Background: Diplom-Ökonomin in Business Administration and Economics, University of Hannover (2002) Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from University of Hannover with dissertation on "Competency-Oriented Brand Cooperations of Energy Suppliers in the B2B Sector" (2007) International Business Administration studies at Maastricht University (1999-2000) Industrial Management apprenticeship at Stadtwerke Hannover AG (1995-1998) Her research focuses on three interconnected domains: Agile Business Management and Organizational Structures , examining how companies can develop flexible frameworks for digital transformation; Project Management and Agile Methodologies , particularly in complex organizational contexts; and Marketing Management and Digital Transformation , with special attention to energy sector applications. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, demonstrated through numerous industry collaborations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical applications of agile methodologies across diverse sectors. Her 2022-2024 work shows increasing focus on generational workforce dynamics, digital signage optimization in retail, and decision-making patterns across international contexts. The consistent theme across her publication history is the adaptation of traditional business frameworks to digital and agile environments, with particular emphasis on energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Professional Recognition: Professional Scrum Master I certification (2020) Longstanding jury membership for Startup Competition at hannoverimpuls GmbH (2017-present) Former member of the Presidential Council of the German Project Management Association (GPM) (2017-2019) Professor Peuser actively bridges academia and industry through her extensive program management activities and student support initiatives. Her research projects frequently involve direct collaboration with major German corporations including E.ON, Continental AG, and Deutsche Messe AG. She has developed specialized curricula in agile project management and digital marketing that directly respond to industry needs, particularly in the energy and retail sectors. Her leadership extends to program development for both dual-study and full-time business administration tracks. While not explicitly mentioning dedicated laboratories, her work demonstrates strong connections to industry innovation ecosystems through her extensive project management activities and corporate collaborations. Her research approach emphasizes practical application within real business contexts rather than isolated laboratory settings.
Brian V. Larson is an Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Professor at the School of Business Administration (SBA) at Widener University. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Oklahoma State University (1999) and specializes in marketing strategy, sport marketing, consumer behavior, and leadership. His research focuses on fan engagement in sports, service quality in professional events, and international marketing strategies. He has pioneered initiatives like the Sport Management Advisory Board and led international fan research across multiple leagues and countries. Dr. Larson has over 20 journal publications and has presented at 35 conferences. His awards include the SBA Distinguished Graduate Teaching Award (2015) and the Nicholas P. Trainer Faculty Fellowship (2020). He collaborates with organizations like the Philadelphia Union and FC Barcelona on fan experience research. He previously served as Department Head of Management, expanding faculty and launching new majors. His work integrates academic rigor with real-world industry connections, exemplified through dual MBA/MSE programs and industry networking events for students. Key research trends in his articles emphasize sport event service quality, cross-cultural marketing strategies, and the psychological impact of commercialization in sports. His media engagements include discussions on NFL fan experiences, MLS sponsorships, and automotive industry trends. Larson balances leadership roles with active research, consistently bridging academia and professional practice.
