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• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Strategy
• Innovation
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Josep A. Tribo is a Professor of Strategy at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, where he teaches courses in Strategic Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Corporate Finance. He also holds a professorship at the Department of Business Administration, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, currently on leave. With over 23 years of academic experience in Spain and 4.5 years in the U.S., he has served in leadership roles including Area Coordinator of Management & Marketing at Stevens (2023–2024) and Head of the Business Department at Carlos III (2011–2017). Education: PhD in Business Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (1997) BS in Theoretical Physics, University of Barcelona (1991) His research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategy, Innovation, Corporate Governance, and Financing of R&D . He explores how ethical practices, stakeholder engagement, and innovation impact firm performance and sustainability. His work often bridges finance, strategy, and ethics, demonstrating the interplay between governance structures, CSR initiatives, and financial outcomes. He has contributed to understanding eco-innovation, greenwashing, syndicated lending, and the role of intangible resources in corporate performance. His recent publications (2020–2024) span top journals such as Strategic Management Journal , Research Policy , and Journal of Business Ethics . These works reveal a consistent focus on sustainability, stakeholder dynamics, and financial implications of strategic decisions. Themes include signaling in crowdfunding, environmental certifications, and the dual role of CSR and managerial entrenchment in value creation. Scientific Recognition: Editorial Board Member, Corporate Governance: An International Review Member of the Strategic Management Society (SMS) Member of the Academy of Management (AoM) Josep advises PhD students in the Business Administration program and actively contributes to institutional governance through membership in the PhD Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee, University Committee on Promotions and Tenure, and the Stevens Center for Sustainability. He has secured significant research impact with a high citation count (Google Scholar) and has published in FT50-listed journals, indicating elite research standing. His work often involves international collaboration, particularly with scholars from Spain and Europe. He is involved in sustainability initiatives at Stevens and leads research on sustainable business models. His lab/team collaborations include long-standing partnerships with researchers such as Surroca, Gutiérrez, and Montiel, forming a robust research group focused on CSR and strategic management.

• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
• Real Estate Development
• Property Age and Portfolio Risk
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Prof. Thian Leong Joseph Ooi is a Professor of Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the NUS Business School and previously with the School of Design and Environment. He serves as Co-Director of the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS) and Director of the Executive Certificate in Real Estate Finance (ECREF) programme. His leadership roles include Vice-Dean (Academic) of SDE (2016–2021), Deputy Director of IREUS (2015–2021), and international leadership in organizations like the International Real Estate Society (2020–2021). Education: PhD in Real Estate Finance from the University of Manchester (1998) Research Focus: REITs, property development, adaptive reuse, and energy efficiency in commercial buildings Awards: NUS Outstanding Educator Award, International Real Estate Society Achievement Award, and Fellow of the Weimer School His research spans over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with notable contributions to understanding REIT behaviors, property age impacts, and market dynamics. He has advised organizations globally and contributed to policy through roles like board member of the Asian Real Estate Society and editorial boards of real estate journals. Teaching excellence is a hallmark, recognized through the NUS Teaching Academy Fellowship. His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing real-world applications in real estate finance and urban development.

Kiyohiko ItoView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• International Business
• Corporate Strategy
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Kiyohiko Ito is a Professor of Management at the Shidler College of Business , University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, with a distinguished career in strategic management and international business. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the University of Delaware, and a BA from Keio University. PhD, University of Michigan MBA, University of Delaware BA, Keio University His research focuses on the strategic challenges of millennium companies and multinational corporations. Recent publications examine institutional isomorphism in CSR adoption, employment dynamics in Japan, and historical patterns in FDI decisions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis across industries like automotive, tire, and service sectors. Key trends in his scholarship include: Analysis of time-space dynamics in organizational structures Comparative studies of labor mobility across Japan, Germany, and the U.S. Economic and institutional factors shaping corporate strategy Evolution of Japanese employment practices Dr. Ito has received multiple awards, including the AIB 2023 Best Conference Reviewer, Chancellor’s Citation for Meritorious Teaching (2015), and multiple Professor of the Semester distinctions. He teaches courses in strategic management and multinational business.

Jae JungView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Joint Venture
• Alliance
• +3 more

Dr. Jae Jung serves as Associate Professor of Strategy and International Business and Faculty Director of International Programs at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management, University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research integrates corporate social responsibility with multinational enterprise strategies across global contexts. Dr. Jung's academic credentials include: Ph.D. from Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, Canada MBA from Korea University, South Korea B.A. from Korea University, South Korea His research spans corporate social responsibility, international business strategy, foreign direct investment, and alliance dynamics. With approximately 20 publications in journals including Long Range Planning , Journal of Business Ethics , and Management International Review , his work examines how institutional environments, social trust, and CSR practices shape multinational enterprise operations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) reveals consistent focus on CSR-performance linkages, pandemic impacts on global business, and expatriate management challenges. His scholarship increasingly addresses environmental factors like air pollution in international assignments and gender dynamics in crisis leadership, demonstrating evolving attention to sustainability and social equity in global business contexts.

Anand M. VijhView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Investments
• Derivatives
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Anand M. Vijh holds the Marvin and Rose Lee Pomerantz Chair in Finance and serves as Professor in the Finance Department at the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, where he has been employed since 1994 after initial positions at the University of Southern California. His educational background includes: PhD in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley (1987) MBA from the Indian Institute of Management BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Professor Vijh's research spans Corporate Finance, Investments, Derivatives, and Financial Accounting with concentrated expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Stock Repurchases, and Earnings Management detection. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical market applications, particularly examining corporate restructuring events and their implications for market efficiency and valuation. He frequently employs event study methodologies to analyze market reactions to corporate actions while investigating information asymmetry in financial decision-making. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent focus on merger activity dynamics, asymmetric information in asset sales, S&P index inclusion effects, and earnings management around repurchase events. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in testing earnings management hypotheses while exploring novel dimensions of corporate valuation and payout policy. No scientific awards were documented in the provided information. Professor Vijh maintains active institutional engagement through service on promotion and tenure, curriculum design, recruiting, and faculty benefits committees across departmental, college, and university levels. While specific grant funding details and student advising records weren't provided, his extensive committee work and diverse teaching portfolio reflect substantial institutional commitment. His teaching spans Investments, Derivatives, International Finance, and Managerial Finance across undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Organizational Communication
• Strategic Communication
• Leadership Communication
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Solange Hamrin is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems. She serves as a program manager for both the Master by Research and Master in Strategic Communication programs, and is a member of the Research Ethics Committee. Her primary research focuses on organizational communication and strategic communication within diverse workplaces, particularly examining leadership dynamics in ethnically diverse healthcare settings to inform strategies for democratic and healthy workplaces. She teaches and supervises in organizational communication, strategic communication, and qualitative methods at both bachelor's and master's levels, including courses in English for exchange students. Research Trends from her work include analyses of communicative leadership practices across multinational corporations, with a focus on inclusion/exclusion dynamics , multicultural workplace integration , and leadership training effects . Her empirical studies span Brazil, Sweden, Norway, France, Australia, Finland, and the UK, employing discourse analysis and qualitative frameworks to dissect communication patterns. Key methodologies include interview-based studies and case analyses of Swedish organizations. Scientific Contributions include 15 recent publications covering topics such as: Discursive constructions of workplace inclusion Leadership training in multinational subsidiaries Communication strategies for diverse elder care Intercultural dynamics in Swedish workplaces Her work consistently addresses democratic organizational development and health outcomes related to communication practices. Additional Activities include participation in research projects like evaluating leadership training in multinational organizations and leading studies on immigrant integration in Swedish healthcare. She has presented at conferences including ICA, NCA, EUPRERA, and QMOD, with a 2016 doctoral thesis titled Communicative leadership: (Re)Contextualizing a Swedish concept serving as foundational research in the field.

• Consumer behavior
• Non-Profit Marketing
• Pricing and Promotion Strategy
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Professor Yung-Chien Lou is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Business Administration at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taipei, Taiwan. With over 30 years of academic service, he has established himself as a leading scholar in marketing, particularly in consumer behavior, pricing strategy, and brand management. His extensive research portfolio spans multiple areas including consumer boycotts, virtual world experiences, and cross-cultural marketing. Professor Lou's research interests focus on understanding consumer decision-making processes, particularly in the context of pricing strategies, brand extensions, and cross-cultural consumer behavior. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of how consumers process information about brands, particularly in the context of composite brands and parent-subsidiary relationships. He has pioneered research on gambling-type price promotions and their psychological effects on consumers, as well as the impact of country-of-origin images on consumer attitudes. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on consumer psychology with applications across various marketing domains. Professor Lou has secured numerous research grants from Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council, particularly in the areas of brand management, consumer boycotts, and price promotion strategies. His recent projects have examined how similarity between parent and subsidiary corporations affects consumer boycott behavior, as well as the psychological mechanisms behind gambling-type price discounts. Senior Excellent Teacher Award (30 years service) Senior Excellent Teacher Award (20 years service) Distinguished Professor Internationalization of Academic Research Achievements Excellent Research Award Third-Class Service Medal College of Commerce Teaching Excellence Award National Science Council Type A Research Awards (multiple years) Professor Lou has served in various administrative roles at National Chengchi University, including as Department Chair of Business Administration and Director of the Center for Public and Business Administration Education. He has also contributed to professional organizations as Director of the Third Sector Studies Association and the Taipei City Cultural Foundation, demonstrating his commitment to both academic and community service.

• Photovoltaics
• Data Science
• Energy System Integration

Dr. Carolin Ulbrich is a physicist and group leader at the Institute Competence Centre Photovoltaics Berlin (PVcomB). Her work focuses on acquisition and analysis of photovoltaic field data, data science applications in PV research, and energy system integration. Career highlights include leading the Outdoor Performance group at PVcomB since 2017, serving as Test Manager at Carmeq GmbH (Volkswagen subsidiary) for automotive diagnostics (2014-2017), and scientific roles at Forschungszentrum Jülich (2009-2017), NREL (2012-2013), University of Stuttgart (2007-2009), and University of Heidelberg (2005-2007). Educational background features a 2011 PhD from RWTH Aachen (thesis: Spectral and Directional Dependence of Light-Trapping in Solar Cells) and a 2005 Diploma in Physics from University of Heidelberg (thesis: Monitoring Field Tracer Experiment with Ground Penetrating Radar and Time Domain Reflectometry). Additional qualifications include training as a systemic coach and certified trainer for Positive Psychology at the German Society of Positive Psychology (DGPP).

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership
• Business Ethics
• +4 more

Peter Stokes is Professor of Leadership and Professional Development at De Montfort University's Leicester Castle Business School. His career spans industry roles in IT management and consultancy, along with academic leadership positions including former Faculty Deputy Dean at the University of Chester. He holds a PhD from Brunel University, an MBA from Strathclyde University, and a BA in Modern Languages from the University of Salford. His research explores organizational behavior, leadership ethics, and cross-cultural dynamics through interdisciplinary lenses. Key themes include: Micro-foundational choices in organizational strategy Values-driven leadership in intercultural contexts Sustainable HRM and organizational resilience Critical approaches to management philosophy Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on intercultural management, organizational ethics, and sustainability. Works frequently employ qualitative methodologies to examine Japanese management practices in global contexts, technology-social change intersections, and post-pandemic organizational adaptation. Awards recognize editorial excellence and research impact: Emerald Publishing's Leading Journal Editor Award (2012) Best Paper Award at EuroMed Conference (2013) DMU's Inspirational Researcher Award (2018) Excellence in Supervision Award (2021) As Programme Director for the Doctor of Business Administration, he oversees doctoral training and supervises research. His knowledge transfer projects span utilities, healthcare, and government sectors across 20+ countries. He holds leadership roles in international bodies including Vice-President of the EuroMed Research Business Institute and UK Ambassador for the Association Francophone de Gestion des Ressources Humaines.

Fani KalogirouView profile

Assistant Professor

• Finance
• Accounting
• Accounting Regulation
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Fani Kalogirou is an Assistant Professor at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, specializing in Finance and Accounting. Her research explores how accounting regulation, analyst behavior, and firm disclosures enhance capital market efficiency. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from Lancaster University Research Focus: Accounting's role in mitigating agency costs and information asymmetry Impact of labor market dynamics on financial reporting Debt covenant compliance and employee safety Credit rating accuracy and corporate control market effects Publication Trends: Recent work examines automated credit scoring systems, financial literacy's role in misconduct, and IFRS adoption incentives, reflecting her dual focus on accounting standards and behavioral finance. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HE Academy) Teaching Experience: 10 years teaching diverse topics across degree levels in institutions like Oxford, Exeter, and ESSEC.

Volkan YeniarasView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Relational Marketing
• Organizational Behavior
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Volkan Yeniaras is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Ozyegin University, with a Doctorate from Swansea University (2013) and a Bachelor's from Koç University. He has previously served as Assistant Professor at the American University of Sharjah (2013-2017) and Associate Professor at the University of Sussex (2017-2020). Education: Bachelor's in Marketing, Koç University (Istanbul) Master's in Marketing, University of Wales, Swansea Doctorate in Marketing, Swansea University (UK, 2013) Research Interests focus on the interplay of marketing strategy, organizational behavior, and consumer psychology, particularly examining: Emotional exhaustion in sales and service roles Impact of strategic business ties on performance Relational governance mechanisms Religiosity's influence on consumer behavior Techno-insecurity in modern work environments Innovation dynamics in emerging economies Recent Publications analyze: Technology-induced workload transmission across organizational levels (2025) Product complexity's effect on customer relationships (2024) Serial acquisition strategies in industrial networks (2024) Relational ties paradox in servitization processes (2021) Teaching includes courses on Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, and Sales Management.

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.

Amit SainiView profile

Professor

• Marketing Management
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Marketing Ethics
• +5 more

Amit Saini is a Professor of Marketing and Department Chair at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business. He holds the W.W. Marshall Jr. Professorship and has contributed extensively to business-to-business marketing, marketing ethics, and CRM research. Ph.D. in Marketing, Washington State University (2003) Post Graduate in Marketing Research, Mudra Institute of Communication, India B.E., Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, India His research focuses on marketing technologies, ethical frameworks in purchasing behavior, and strategic control mechanisms in franchising and B2B markets. He has examined CRM performance drivers, buyer-supplier dynamics, and the role of strategic culture in market orientation. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in sales force management and e-commerce. Saini has received multiple accolades, including the Distinguished Teaching Award (2008, 2007, 2015), Faculty Mentoring Award (2022), and Harold and Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award (2006-2008). He has secured grants from the Marketing Science Institute and Institute of Study of Business Markets. He has served on editorial boards for the Journal of Marketing Research and Business Ethics Quarterly , chaired the AMA Marketing Strategy SIG (2013-2016), and advised numerous Ph.D. students. His teaching spans marketing management, strategy, channels, and sales at undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. levels.

Christine Holmström LindView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Multinational Corporation (MNC) Strategy
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Christine Holmström Lind is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Business Administration. She is affiliated with the Institute for Research on Conflicts of Goals in Sustainable Social Transition, focusing on strategic management and international business dynamics. Her research spans knowledge transfer, social innovation, and subsidiary influence in multinational corporations (MNCs).

Katarina LagerströmView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Multinational Corporations
• Knowledge Management
• +5 more

Katarina Lagerström is a Professor at the Department of Business Administration, Uppsala University, specializing in multinational corporations (MNCs) and international business strategy. Her research explores knowledge management, subsidiary evolution, and strategic dynamics within global organizations. Key research areas include: Coopetition and paradox management in MNCs Subsidiary strategic influence and attention-building behaviors Knowledge flows and transnational project coordination Internationalization processes in SMEs and healthcare sector Multinationality-performance relationships Her recent publications focus on balancing cooperation and competition in global firms, with empirical studies on Swedish MNCs in India and theoretical refinements to the Uppsala Model of internationalization. She collaborates extensively with researchers like Roger Schweizer and Emilene Leite.