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Jean-François BéginView profile

Associate Professor

• Actuarial Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Econometrics
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Jean-François Bégin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser University. He is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, underscoring his expertise and leadership in actuarial science and financial risk modeling. He obtained his academic training from leading Canadian institutions: a PhD in Administration (Financial Engineering) from HEC Montréal under the supervision of Geneviève Gauthier; an MSc in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics) from Université de Montréal supervised by Mylène Bédard and Patrice Gaillardetz; and a BSc in Mathematics (Financial Mathematics) from the same university. His thesis work centered on simulation schemes for stochastic models in finance. His research lies at the intersection of actuarial science, financial econometrics, and quantitative finance, with major themes including stochastic volatility modeling, filtering methods, option pricing, pension economics, mortality forecasting, credit risk, and climate risk. He develops advanced statistical and computational methods to model financial and insurance risks under uncertainty. His recent publications—appearing in journals such as Management Science , Journal of Econometrics , Insurance: Mathematics and Economics , and North American Actuarial Journal —reflect a strong trend toward integrating econometric modeling with practical applications in pensions, insurance, and derivatives. His work increasingly explores collective risk-sharing mechanisms in pension pools, model uncertainty in economic scenario generation, and the use of high-frequency and aggregated data in risk modeling. His scientific contributions have been recognized through fellowships in two of the most prestigious actuarial bodies: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries He is an active supervisor of graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring research in areas such as financial econometrics, Bayesian estimation, pension pooling, climate risk, and option pricing. He has advised numerous Master’s and doctoral students and welcomes new applicants with strong quantitative skills. He has also contributed to funded research and industry-oriented reports, particularly through collaborations with the Society of Actuaries and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He teaches advanced courses in financial economics, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulation, and actuarial communication at SFU, and previously taught at HEC Montréal and Université de Montréal. His research group engages with interdisciplinary challenges in risk modeling and continues to develop innovative frameworks for actuarial and financial decision-making.

Norman T. SheehanView profile

Professor

• Strategy Formulation
• Performance Measurement
• Corporate Governance
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Dr. Norman T. Sheehan is a Professor of Accounting at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. He specializes in strategy formulation, performance measurement, governance, and risk management. With a PhD from the Norwegian School of Management (BI), he holds professional designations including FCPA, FCMA, CGA, and ICD.D. His teaching focuses on courses like COMM 438 (Management Planning and Control) and MPAcc 832 (Strategy and Governance). His research explores ESG integration, corporate governance in the #MeToo era, and balanced scorecard applications. He received the Provost’s Award for Outstanding College Teaching (2011) and Master Teacher recognition (2013). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical tools, emphasizing experiential learning through case studies and simulations. Key contributions include frameworks for ESG performance diagnostics, board oversight models, and risk-based strategy execution methodologies. Dr. Sheehan’s articles span over two decades, addressing topics from reputation-driven competitive advantage (2010) to modern ESG advocacy (2024). He actively develops teaching cases on governance, strategy simulation, and ethical decision-making, integrating design thinking and animation tools for pedagogical innovation.

Thomas BortolottiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Operations Management
• Lean Management
• Supply Chain Management
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Dr. Thomas Bortolotti is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He holds a master’s (cum laude) in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Udine, Italy, and a PhD in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of Bergamo (collaborating with SDA Bocconi and MIT-Zaragoza). Previously, he worked as a Senior Lecturer at Swansea University (UK) and as a post-doctoral researcher in Italy. His expertise includes Lean Management, Supply Chain Management, Service Operations, and High Performance Manufacturing, with a focus on empirical methods like Structural Equation Modelling and case studies. He leads the UK arm of the international HPM research project and has published widely in top journals like the International Journal of Operations & Production Management and International Journal of Production Economics . His work has earned awards such as the Emerald Highly Commended Paper Award (2016) and the World P&OM Conference Best Paper Award (2012). Education: Master's (Udine), PhD (Bergamo) Research Focus: Sustainability in operations, cultural impacts on management, Industry 4.0 integration, and lean implementation challenges Recent studies explore synergies between Industry 4.0 and Lean practices, cultural dimensions in project management, and citizen self-sufficiency segmentation for local governance. He is active in professional organizations like the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) and POMS (Production and Operations Management Society).

• Combinatorics
• Computer Science
• Log-concave Polynomials
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Jonathan Leake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo . His research focuses on log-concave polynomials and their applications in combinatorics and computer science. Education: PhD in Mathematics, UC Berkeley (2014-2019) MS in Mathematics, Texas A&M University (2010-2012) BS in Computer Engineering and Applied Math, Texas A&M University (2006-2010) Research Interests: His work centers around log-concave polynomials and their connections to combinatorics, optimization, and computer science. Key areas include: Lorentzian polynomials and their applications Polynomial capacity and optimization Sampling algorithms and combinatorial structures Representation theory and algebraic combinatorics Scientific Awards: Dirichlet Postdoctoral Fellowship (TU Berlin, 2020-2022) James H. Simons Fellowship (Simons Institute, UC Berkeley, Spring 2019) Previous Positions: Postdoc Fellowship, Institut Mittag-Leffler, Stockholm (Spring 2020) Postdoc, KTH, Stockholm (Fall 2019) Developer, Teacher Retirement System of Texas (2012-2014)

• Urban Planning
• Architectural Design
• Sustainable Development
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Professor Volker Kleinekort is an architect and urban planner at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences , specializing in urban planning since 2009. He leads the Building with Existing Structures master's program and teaches courses on urban and housing design in the bachelor's program. His work emphasizes contemporary urban challenges, focusing on public space, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Urban Planning His research explores the intersection of urban identity , spatial models , and infrastructural innovation . Key themes include the revitalization of inner cities, the role of settlements in modern urbanism, and the use of design as a research tool. Recent publications (2025-2016) reflect trends in urban contingency , public space theory , and reflexive design practices . Topics range from Lisbon's urban topography to the epistemological foundations of architectural knowledge. Articles often integrate interdisciplinary perspectives bridging theory with practical implementation.

• Supply Chain Management
• Retail Operations
• Logistics
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Brent D Williams serves as the Dean and holds the Sam M. Walton Endowed Leadership Chair at the Sam M. Walton College of Business , University of Arkansas. Previously, he acted as Senior Associate Dean overseeing academic departments and strategic initiatives, including the McMillon Innovation Studio and Walton College at 2nd & Main. As Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management, he shaped departmental direction. Williams earned his PhD in Business Administration (Supply Chain Management) from the University of Arkansas, following academic roles at Texas Christian University and Auburn University. Research focus: Williams specializes in retail supply chain optimization, exploring planning processes, execution strategies, and market-driven adaptations. His work addresses inventory control, transportation economics, and consumer behavior in digital and physical retail environments. He has published over 30 articles in journals like Journal of Operations Management and Production and Operations Management . Scientific contributions: His research spans supply chain resilience, pricing dynamics, and the impact of policy uncertainty on inventory management. Awards include the Sam M. Walton Endowed Leadership Chair, reflecting his academic leadership and scholarship. Williams' work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in logistics and operations.

• Sociology
• Organizational Theory
• Crisis Management
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Roine Johansson is a Professor of Sociology at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR). He has been with the university since 1995, becoming Associate Professor in 1999 and Professor in 2005. Johansson earned his PhD in Sociology from Uppsala University in 1992. His research centers on organizational sociology, with recent focus areas including: Crisis management systems and volunteer integration Theoretical frameworks for temporary organizations Event security coordination Boundary practices in emergency response His work bridges institutional theory and practical disaster response applications. Johansson leads significant projects such as 'TRILLION' and studies on Sweden's wildfire responses. His publications demonstrate consistent output spanning organizational theory development, crisis governance, and empirical studies of emergency coordination. Recent works emphasize volunteer management in disasters and policy entrepreneurship in local emergency systems. He contributes to academic leadership through editorial roles and research coordination but has no documented awards. His grants and projects indicate active engagement with practical crisis management stakeholders including Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).

• History of Logic
• Philosophy of Language
• Argumentation Theory
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Prof. Dr. Ana Dimishkovska is a Full Professor at the Institute of Philosophy within the Faculty of Philosophy at Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. She has been affiliated with the university since 1995, progressing from junior teaching assistant to full professor (2016). Her academic journey includes a BA (1993), MA (1999), and PhD (2006) from the same institution, with her doctoral dissertation focusing on 'Logical Aspects of Legal Reasoning'. Her research spans: History of logic and its philosophical foundations Language philosophy and semiotic analysis Argumentation theory and legal reasoning frameworks Interdisciplinary studies connecting philosophy with law and literature Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on: Legal argumentation and juridical interpretation paradigms Aristotelian logic and its contemporary applications Intersections of philosophy with literature and popular culture Temporal ontology and deontic logic systems She maintains consistent output exploring logic's role in diverse contexts from courtroom reasoning to scientific controversies. Awards and honors: Knight of the Order of Academic Palms (2017) from the French Government for contributions to education and culture She teaches extensively across all academic levels: Undergraduate: Symbolic Logic, Philosophy of Language, Theory of Knowledge Graduate: Argumentation Theory, Contemporary Logical Theories Doctoral: Research Methodology, Scientific Writing While specific student advisees aren't listed, she co-teaches methodology courses for doctoral candidates. International engagements include: Member of OFFRES Network Council (Francophone humanities research organization) Academic Advisory Board member for Center for Advanced Studies of Southeast Europe Vice President of Philosophical Society of Macedonia She participates regularly in international conferences across Europe and Asia.

• Economic Development
• Political Economy
• Agricultural Origins
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Ideen Ali Riahi is an Associate Professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Department of Public Affairs, at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). With a PhD in Economics from Simon Fraser University, an MSc from Sharif University of Technology, and a BS from Shahid Beheshti University, Riahi's expertise spans economic development and political economy. His research bridges prehistoric dynamics with modern inequalities, focusing on hominin dispersals, megafaunal extinctions, and agricultural origins. PhD, Economics, Simon Fraser University MSc, Economics, Sharif University of Technology BS, Economics, Shahid Beheshti University Riahi's publications analyze the long-term determinants of economic development, integrating evolutionary biology, archaeology, and institutional history. His recent work explores macroevolutionary explanations for global disparities and the role of environmental shifts in shaping human societies. Riahi has received the Dean's Research Award (2019) and multiple fellowships from Simon Fraser University (2011-2014). He actively reviews for journals like Cliometrica and American Economic Review: Insight , and serves on committees including the Diversity Committee and Curriculum Committee at Baruch College.

Ilias KapoutsisView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Politics
• Leadership
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Ilias Kapoutsis serves as Associate Professor of Management at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), affiliated with the School of Business and Department of Business Administration. His academic profile combines rigorous theoretical research with practical organizational applications, evidenced by publications in premier journals including Journal of Management and Journal of Organizational Behavior. His educational foundation includes: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from AUEB Ph.D. in Management from AUEB MSc in Business Information Technology from University of Manchester Dr. Kapoutsis' research program investigates political behavior dynamics in organizations, examining motivational drivers, cognitive logic, and balancing mechanisms that govern workplace politics. He explores leadership integrity, emotional labor consequences, remote work adaptations, and negotiation processes. His work reveals how political will, skill, and prudence interact to shape career trajectories and organizational effectiveness, often employing nonlinear modeling to capture complex behavioral patterns. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) shows evolving focus on leader-follower power dynamics, passion burnout thresholds in healthcare, and phronesis (practical wisdom) in leadership. His methodological approach combines multi-study designs with systematic reviews, contributing to theoretical refinement in organizational behavior through examination of contextual contingencies and boundary conditions. While holding editorial roles as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology: Organizational Psychology and Guest Editor for European Management Journal special issues, no specific scientific awards are documented in available sources. Dr. Kapoutsis leads significant research initiatives including the Greek National Employment Strategy (2021-2027) commissioned by the Ministry of Labour, and UAE National Research Fund projects on public sector strategic planning. His applied work includes founding the Athens Negotiation Tournament in 2019 and extensive consulting for organizations like IKEA, National Bank of Greece, and Ministry of National Defence, translating academic insights into real-world management solutions. Information regarding dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams is not explicitly provided in current documentation.

Andrew Laurence CavanaghView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Business
• Business History
• Management Education
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Andrew Laurence Cavanagh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management within Monash Business School at Monash University, Australia. He joined the department in July 2014 after completing his PhD at Monash University. In addition to his teaching role, he serves as the Teaching Associates Coordinator for the Department of Management. Research Interests: Cavanagh’s scholarship sits at the intersection of international business, business history, and management education. His work explores how multinational enterprises manage foreign direct investment and how subsidiary-headquarters relationships evolve over time. He is particularly interested in subsidiary autonomy, initiative-taking, and the strategic alignment of organizational structures with leadership styles. Publications Overview: His recent peer-reviewed articles (2018-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on strategic processes within multinational corporations, servant leadership, and innovative pedagogical approaches to management education. These contributions appear in leading journals such as Academy of Management Learning and Education , Global Strategy Journal , and Personnel Review . Teaching & Supervision: Cavanagh currently coordinates and teaches the undergraduate unit MGF2351 International Business and supervises Honours and Masters students in international business and related fields.

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Resilience
• Strategic Consumer Behavior
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Robert Swinney serves as Professor of Operations Management and Senior Associate Dean for Programs at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, where he leads academic initiatives while maintaining an active research profile in operations strategy and supply chain management. His research spans critical operations domains with particular emphasis on: Supply chain resilience against disruptions and shortages Strategic consumer behavior in pricing and platform markets Sustainability integration in global supply networks Operational dynamics of digital platforms and crowdfunding Healthcare operations and pharmaceutical supply chains Analysis of his 2016-2024 publications reveals evolving focus from foundational work on strategic consumers and inventory management toward contemporary challenges like platform economics, sustainable operations, and healthcare supply chains. His methodology consistently integrates game theory and operations research to model complex business scenarios, with increasing attention to social responsibility and systemic risk mitigation in multi-tier networks. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Administrative leadership as Senior Associate Dean for Programs constitutes his primary service role, though specific grant funding or student advising details remain unreported in the source material.

• Management Accounting
• Financial Controlling
• Sustainability Accounting
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Christoph Binder is a Professor of Management Accounting and Controlling at ESB Business School, Reutlingen University. He serves as Head of Career Center & Alumni, Programme Director for MA European Management Studies, and Liaison Officer for the German National Academic Foundation. Previously, he served as Dean of ESB Business School from 2019-2024. German-French dual diploma (IPBS) from ESB Reutlingen (1996-2000) Semester at University of Texas at Austin (1997) Management consultant at McKinsey & Company (2000-2008) Doctorate in Management Accounting & Control at European Business School (2004-2006) Professor at Reutlingen University since 2008 Binder's research focuses on management accounting systems with particular emphasis on sustainability controlling, carbon accounting, and geopolitical risk management. His work bridges traditional accounting practices with emerging challenges in risk assessment and sustainable business operations. He has developed frameworks for structured risk identification in SMEs and value-oriented performance measurement systems. His publication record shows consistent contributions to controlling literature since 2014, with increasing focus on geopolitical risks (2023-2025) and sustainability accounting. The articles demonstrate evolution from foundational controlling concepts toward contemporary challenges in risk management and sustainable business practices, reflecting growing industry relevance of these topics. Member of Board of Trustees, International Controller Association Member of Advisory Board, Dieter von Holtzbrinck Stiftung Binder maintains active industry engagement through advisory roles while leading academic programs. His consulting background informs practical applications of controlling frameworks, particularly in energy, logistics, and telecommunications sectors. Current initiatives focus on integrating sustainability metrics into traditional controlling systems and developing risk management tools for volatile geopolitical environments.

• Philosophy of Emotions
• Collective Intentionality
• Social Engagement Studies
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Igor Cvejić serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade, where he chairs the Ethics Committee and previously served as editor-in-chief of Kritika: Časopis za filozofiju i teoriju društva . His academic foundation stems from a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Belgrade with the dissertation 'Kant's Theory of Feelings'. Dr. Cvejić's research centers on philosophy of emotions , collective intentionality , and social engagement studies , with deep specialization in classical German philosophy (particularly Kant) and aesthetics . His work systematically examines how emotional experiences like vulnerability, trust, and empathy function as catalysts for social action under conditions of radical uncertainty, bridging Kantian ethical frameworks with contemporary social theory to analyze the phenomenological basis of collective engagement. Analysis of his 2021-2023 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring emotional dynamics in social contexts: recurring themes include contingency-driven social change, intersubjective vulnerability, and the role of 'being moved' in uncertain situations. His scholarship consistently integrates Kantian philosophy with empirical social concerns, emphasizing how emotional structures enable collective resilience and ethical engagement in volatile environments. He actively contributes to the Institute's Group for social engagement studies, advancing interdisciplinary research on social solidarity through theoretical frameworks that connect emotion theory with practical social ontology. His leadership in the Ethics Committee further demonstrates his commitment to normative dimensions of social research.

• Political economy
• Labour studies
• Climate change impacts on work
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Dr Elizabeth Humphrys is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Discipline in Social and Political Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She serves as Coordinating Editor of Social Movement Studies and Associate Editor of Economic & Labour Relations Review , while actively participating in research networks such as the Climate, Society and Environment Research Centre (C-SERC), Australian Centre for Public History (ACPH), and UTS Disability Research Network.