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Dr. Tim Obermier is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Cyber Systems at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), where he has served for over 30 years. His work bridges academia, public policy, and industry, focusing on preparing students for the workforce through real-world engagement and partnerships. Education: Ph.D. in Vocational Administration, Colorado State University M.S. in Vocational Education, Kearney State College B.S. in Industrial Education, Kearney State College His research centers on rural broadband access , telecommunications policy , and cybersecurity , with a strong emphasis on urban-rural digital disparities. He has presented nationally and testified before legislative and regulatory bodies on broadband issues, advocating for equitable internet access in rural communities. His work has been supported by external funding, including a $100,000 grant from Healthy Blue Nebraska for the Rural Measures project, which analyzed broadband disparities in rural Nebraska. He actively collaborates with industry to integrate practical experiences into the curriculum, ensuring students are career-ready upon graduation. Professional and Service Roles: Chair of the Board of Directors, Aurora Boardworks (electronics manufacturer) Faculty Advisor and Trustee, Epsilon Pi Tau (student honorary) Although no recent publications are listed, his sustained research focus over three decades reflects a deep commitment to information technology policy and rural development.

• Cyber Security
• Information Networking
• Rural Broadband
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Onur Ulgen is a Professor in the Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering department at the University of Michigan-Dearborn , where he has held positions since at least 2011. His work focuses on applying simulation techniques to solve complex problems in manufacturing and industrial systems. Education Ph.D., Industrial Engineering , Texas Technological University M.S., Industrial Engineering , Texas Technological University B.S., Mechanical Engineering , Robert College Research Interests Professor Ulgen specializes in Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) applications across multiple domains. His work addresses Automotive Manufacturing challenges like assembly line optimization, selectivity bank modeling, and deadlock prevention. He also investigates Steel and Metal Manufacturing systems, high-speed production lines, and Medical Logistics resource allocation. Key subfields include production scheduling, software selection for industrial simulation, and integrated systems modeling. Recent Article Trends His publications from 2015 to 2007 demonstrate a sustained focus on simulation for Automotive , Aerospace , and Healthcare industries. Topics include capacity planning, material handling optimization, and simulation-based design validation. Specific methodologies emphasize discrete-event simulation , throughput analysis , and deadlock prevention in complex systems. Grants and Projects Ford Motor Company (2011-2012): Modeling selectivity buffers for conflicting constraints in vehicle assembly SAP America, Inc. (2000): Nonlinear demand forecasting and inventory management uncertainty SME Education Foundation (1996-1997): Manufacturing engineering support

• Industrial Engineering
• Discrete-Event Simulation
• Manufacturing Systems
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Walter Davis is a Professor of Management and the William W Gresham Jr Entrepreneurial Professor at the University of Mississippi's School of Business Administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, an MBA in Business from University of Oklahoma, and a B.A. in Psychology from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. Teaches MBA courses in Organizational Behavior Instructs doctoral courses in Human Resource Management Undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Strategic Management, and Advanced HR His research focuses on: Entrepreneurial learning and innovation Employee behavior dynamics Goal orientation frameworks Sustainability and CSR initiatives His work has been published in prestigious journals like Journal of Management and Leadership Quarterly, funded by U.S. Army Research Institute and Office of Naval Research. Senior Associate Editor, Group and Organization Management Editorial Board, Journal of Management Editorial Board, Journal of Business Research

• Entrepreneurial Learning
• Innovative Employee Work Behavior
• Goal Orientation
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John Kim is an Associate Professor at Emory University's Goizueta Business School, specializing in Organization & Management. He teaches 500+ business school students annually across BBA, MBA, and Executive Education programs, focusing on strategy, consulting, and healthcare. His work bridges academic theory with practical tools for sustainable organizational change. Education: MBA in Strategy and Management Consulting from Emory University; BA in Economics from the University of Southern California. His research interests center on consulting fundamentals , including client decision-making processes, project implementation frameworks, and professional development in management consulting. He emphasizes actionable methodologies over jargon, prioritizing clarity for diverse audiences. Recent publications highlight his book Consulting Fundamentals , which distills decades of consulting practice into accessible tools. The work addresses topics like client interviewing techniques, proposal writing, and consulting design principles, reflecting his expertise in translating executive challenges into structured educational content. Kim actively engages with students through Coursera's Management Consulting specialization and maintains the #1 Google-ranked consulting blog at ConsultantsMind.com .

• Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Healthcare Consulting
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Alex Citurs serves as Associate Professor and Department Associate Chair in the Department of Accounting and Business Information Systems at Eastern Connecticut State University. With prior industry experience at Allied Group, IBM, and State Farm Insurance, he brings practical insights to his academic role while consulting on project management and technology adoption initiatives. His educational background includes a PhD in Management Information Systems from Case Western Reserve University and an MBA in Management Information Systems and Operations Research from the University of Iowa: PhD: Case Western Reserve University (Management Information Systems) MBA: University of Iowa (Management Information Systems and Operations Research) Dr. Citurs' research centers on Knowledge Management, Project Management of Information Systems, Technology Adoption, and Student IS Experiential Learning. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly examining how organizations implement emerging technologies and how students develop information systems competencies through hands-on learning. This dual focus creates valuable connections between academic theory and real-world business challenges. Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent contributions to RFID technology adoption research (2005-2007), user acceptance models (2004), and innovative pedagogical approaches in information systems education (2009, 2015). His work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from foundational studies on virtual teams and organizational time-space dynamics toward contemporary applications in educational assessment and service-learning integrations. His scientific recognition includes: 2009 Outstanding Faculty Advising Certificate of Merit from National Academic Advising Association 2010 Community Service Award from Connecticut Department of Higher Education 2010 Outstanding Dedication to Students Award from ECSU Center for Community Engagement 2011 National AITP Student Chapter Faculty Advisor “Extra Mile” Award 2011 Faculty Student Club Advisor of the Year 2011 US News & World Report recognition for impactful course design 2017 Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award As primary advisor for the ECSU BIS-Association of IT Professionals Student Chapter, Dr. Citurs has mentored nationally competitive DB Driven Website teams that achieved Top 10 finishes eight times in ten years (2008-2017), including the 2010 National Championship, third place in 2015, and fourth place in 2017. His advising excellence extends to course development, notably creating BIS 377 recognized by US News & World Report as one of "Ten College Classes that Impact the Outside World". Dr. Citurs actively cultivates student success through the AITP student chapter and database competition framework, creating sustained experiential learning opportunities that consistently produce nationally competitive student teams in information systems applications.

• Knowledge Management
• Project Management
• Information Systems
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Marius Florin Niculescu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Technology Management at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. His research and teaching focus on IT management, business analytics, cybersecurity, and the economics of information systems. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and is actively involved in editorial leadership. Dr. Niculescu earned his Ph.D. in Operations, Information and Technology from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2009), an M.S. in Financial Mathematics from Stanford University (2007), and a B.A. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University (2004). His research interests span cybersecurity, digital sustainability, freemium business models, platform and network economics, cloud computing, software quality and pricing, and open innovation. His work explores how digital technologies create value, how platforms compete under network effects, and how security and sustainability can be integrated into IT strategy. His recent publications, appearing in Management Science , Information Systems Research , and MIS Quarterly , reveal a strong trend toward understanding the economic and strategic implications of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and platform design. His work combines empirical analysis with economic modeling to inform managerial decisions in digital markets. ISS Sandra A. Slaughter Early Career Award (2017) AIS Best Publication of the Year Award (2013) Best Conference Paper Award, INFORMS Conference on IS & Technology (2012) Poets & Quants Best 40 Under 40 Professors (2019) Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence (2019) Full-Time MBA Core Professor of the Year (2017, 2018, 2019) Management Science Distinguished & Meritorious Service Awards Dr. Niculescu has served as Associate Editor for Information Systems Research (2016–2020) and Management Science (2020–2024), and is currently a Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management . He has advised PhD students as the ITM Area PhD Coordinator and has led executive education programs for The Home Depot and Bank of America. He has also been a Georgia Tech Grand Challenges Faculty Fellow. He has been actively involved in major conferences, serving as President of the INFORMS eBusiness section (2013), co-chair of the 2015 INFORMS Conference on IS & Technology, and co-chair of the 2016 Theory in Economics of Information Systems (TEIS) Workshop.

• Cybersecurity
• Economics of Information Systems
• Digital Sustainability
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Paul M. Vaaler is the John and Bruce Mooty Chair in Law & Business with joint appointments at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management (Department of Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship) and Law School. He holds a PhD from University of Minnesota (1997), JD from Harvard Law (1988), MA from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar (1985), and BA from Carleton College (1983). His research integrates business, law, and policy with focus areas including: Migrant remittances and venture investment in developing economies Sovereign risk assessment and credit rating agencies Political business cycles in emerging democracies Technology industry performance dynamics Data privacy regulation impacts Vaaler's publications demonstrate consistent focus on international business policy, with recent work examining data breach laws, diaspora institutions, and discriminatory market practices. His methodological approach combines empirical analysis of institutional impacts with practical policy implications. Honors include: Academy of International Business Fellow (2020-Present) Fulbright Scholar to South Africa (2019-2020) Sanjaya Lall Visiting Professorship at Oxford (2012) Rhodes Scholarship for Oxford studies He holds editorial leadership roles including Co-Editor-in-Chief of SSRN's Global Business Issues journal and Senior Editor for Journal of International Business Policy . From 2015-2019, he provided business commentary for WCCO Radio.

• Migrant remittances and entrepreneurship
• Sovereign risk and credit rating agencies
• Political business cycles in emerging democracies
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Dr. Jacob Massoud is a Full-Time Professor of Strategic Management at the Barowsky School of Business, Dominican University, where he serves as MBA Program Director. He teaches courses in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Global Consulting, joining the institution in 2011. His research focuses on sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly examining small and medium enterprise CSR, strategic aspects of CSR, and sustainable development in Latin America. He has published in journals such as the International Journal of Organizational Analysis and the Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal . Education: PhD in Business Administration, New Mexico State University MBA, The University of Texas at El Paso Master of Environmental Science, Miami University BS in Biology, Boston College Jacob brings practical experience from his prior role as Environmental Director for a federally recognized American Indian tribe in El Paso, Texas. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, reflecting his regional research interests.

• Sustainability
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Environmental Management
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Julie Yen serves as an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, based in the Rafik B. Hariri Building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston. She teaches The Dynamics of Leading Organizations in undergraduate programs and maintains an active research profile centered on organizational behavior. Her educational background includes a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University, complemented by prior professional experience in nonprofit and financial services sectors. Professor Yen's research investigates social impact and worker well-being through qualitative methodologies including ethnographic observation and in-depth interviews. She examines how organizations navigate tensions between social objectives and operational realities, with particular focus on power dynamics and sustainability. Key research domains include: Social Impact Measurement Worker Well-being Frameworks Power Redistribution Mechanisms Democratic Organizing Principles Prosocial-Professional Identity Integration Worker-Centered Sustainability Models Her recent publications (2022-2025) in Administrative Science Quarterly and Organization Theory reveal consistent thematic progression toward democratizing workplace structures and centering worker experiences in sustainability initiatives, with increasing emphasis on legal-institutional intersections. While her undergraduate teaching responsibilities are documented, specific details regarding graduate student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are not provided in available materials.

• Social Impact
• Worker Well-being
• Organizational Behavior
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Sarah Armitage is an Assistant Professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business , specializing in the Markets, Public Policy, and Law department. Her research bridges economic theory with real-world climate policy challenges, focusing on market failures and carbon pricing mechanisms. Education : PhD (Harvard University, 2022), MPhil (University of Cambridge, 2013), BA (Yale University, 2012) Armitage’s work examines the welfare and cost-effectiveness implications of carbon price certainty, with publications in journals like the Journal of the Association of Environment and Resource Economics . Her research has been presented at seminars such as the Virtual Seminar on Climate Economics (SF Federal Reserve Bank, 2024).

• Environmental Economics
• Climate Policy
• Carbon Pricing
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Heemin Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy at the Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic appointment focuses on accounting disciplines, and he teaches Cost Accounting (ACC 3200) across multiple semesters from 2018 to 2025. He actively contributes to departmental governance as ACC 3200 Course Coordinator and Workshop Organizer. Dr. Lee's educational background includes: PhD in Accounting from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business (2017) MS in Statistics from Yonsei University (2011) BBA in Statistics from Yonsei University (2009) His research critically examines regulatory frameworks and corporate behavior, with emphasis on financial reporting quality, internal controls, and whistleblowing mechanisms. He investigates how media freedom shapes corporate information environments and how anti-corruption laws impact geographic disclosure transparency. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world regulatory challenges, particularly in SEC rulemaking processes and corporate governance structures. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on regulatory impacts in capital markets. Key themes include the unintended consequences of anti-corruption legislation on corporate transparency, institutional investors' role as information intermediaries, and the efficacy of whistleblower provisions in fraud deterrence. His work consistently applies empirical methods to evaluate how legal frameworks influence corporate disclosure practices and market efficiency. Dr. Lee has received significant recognition including: Eugene M. Lang Junior Faculty Research Fellowship Award (2023) Irving Weinstein Distinguished Scholar Award (2021) Curriculum Innovation Award from EY (2021) Best Conference Paper at the 2019 MIT Asia Conference in Accounting Multiple University of Chicago PhD fellowships (2012-2015) Best Master's Dissertation Award from Yonsei University (2011) As a doctoral faculty member, he mentors PhD students through pre-workshops and course coordination. His research is funded by competitive grants including: Media freedom and the corporate information environment (PSC-CUNY, $3,283.38, 2019-2022) Academic Research in SEC Rulemaking (PSC-CUNY, $3,384, 2018-2019) Institutional Investors as Information Suppliers (Eugene Lang Fellowship, $7,489, 2023) Dr. Lee actively shapes the accounting discipline through service as journal reviewer (Journal of Accounting Research, Management Science), conference track organizer (AAA Annual Meeting), and committee member for sustainability curriculum development. His collaborations span institutions including the University of Chicago and international research partners.

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting Quality
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Tolga Aydinliyim is an Associate Professor of Operations and Decision Analytics at the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. He serves in the Narendra Paul Loomba Department of Management and has held significant leadership roles including Coordinator of the Operations and Decision Analytics area since 2020 and previously served as the Management area Coordinator of the Zicklin PhD Program from 2018-2020. He was also the founding coordinator of the OMEGA research seminar series from 2015-2021. His educational background includes a PhD in Operations Research from Case Western Reserve University (2007) and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey (2003). Professor Aydinliyim's research spans several critical areas in operations management with particular focus on the operations-marketing-economics interface, retail operations, revenue management and pricing, closed-loop supply chain management, and capacity allocation in supply chains and healthcare settings. His work addresses practical challenges in sustainable operations, consumer return behaviors, inventory disclosure strategies, and green product design. He approaches these topics through quantitative modeling and empirical analysis, developing frameworks that help organizations optimize their operational decisions while considering market dynamics and consumer behavior. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to premier operations management journals. Recent work focuses on closed-loop supply chains, healthcare capacity allocation during crises, strategic consumer behavior regarding product returns, and the impact of inventory disclosure in online retailing. His research shows a clear progression from foundational work in subcontracting and capacity allocation toward more contemporary issues in sustainable operations, omnichannel retailing, and the intersection of operations with marketing and economics. 2021 M&SOM Meritorious Service Award Multiple Summer Research Support grants from Manufacturing 21 Lundquist College of Business Summer Research Support (multiple years) Center for Sustainable Business Practices Summer Research Award Dean's High Honor List at Middle East Technical University Full Tuition plus Stipend for Top 100 students in Turkey Professor Aydinliyim has secured multiple research grants from PSC-CUNY including projects on healthcare capacity rationing, green product line design, closed-loop supply chains, and omnichannel partnerships for managing product returns. He serves as an Associate Editor for Decision Sciences and OMEGA journals, and has held numerous editorial and conference committee positions including track organizer for major conferences like POMS and DSI. His service extends to reviewing for numerous prestigious journals across operations research and management science. He has established the OMEGA research seminar series which served as an important platform for scholarly exchange in operations management from 2015-2021. His research collaborations span multiple institutions and include partnerships with researchers from various disciplines addressing complex operational challenges in retail, healthcare, and sustainable supply chains.

• Operations Management
• Operations Research
• Quantitative Modeling
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Bob Reader serves as an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Dallas Baptist University's Don and Linda Carter School of Business since joining the faculty in 2024. He teaches business law and technology entrepreneurship courses while leveraging his 30 years of industry experience. Education: LL.M. from Texas A&M University J.D. and MBA from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S. from Wichita State University Professor Reader's research focuses on practical applications of entrepreneurship at the intersection of technology, business law, and missional impact. His work emphasizes building scalable for-profit business models within missionary contexts, particularly through his nonprofit venture Emerging Fields which channels 100% of donations into gospel-focused enterprises targeting least reached nations. With extensive real-world experience co-founding six technology startups and mentoring dozens more, he brings practitioner insights to classroom instruction. His unique nonprofit model demonstrates innovative approaches to sustainable missionary work through business development. Professor Reader and his wife Mary have eight children (four still at home). His teaching philosophy centers on developing Christian business leaders committed to the Great Commission, excellence in business practice, and integrating faith with entrepreneurial innovation.

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Law
• Technology Startups
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Paul Fessler is Professor of History at Dordt University, where he has taught since 1997. His courses include Civil War and Reconstruction , Media and Power: Cold War Through 9/11 , and Introduction to Historical Methods . Fessler's research integrates a Reformed Christian perspective across diverse topics including immigration history, military history, and sports history. Ph.D. in History, Texas A&M University (1997) M.A. in History, Texas A&M University (1993) B.A. in History, Calvin College (1990) His scholarship bridges traditional historical analysis with contemporary cultural questions. Notable publications include studies on Confederate general Patrick Cleburne, German-American bilingual education, and Dutch immigrant settlement patterns on the Great Plains. Key article themes reveal sustained interest in American military leadership (1994), ethnic education policies (2004), transnational migration (2006), and immigrant entrepreneurship (2014). These works demonstrate his commitment to uncovering overlooked narratives in historical scholarship. Award for Teaching Excellence (inaugural recipient) USMA Summer Seminar Fellow (West Point) State of Iowa Civil War Sesquicentennial Advisory Board (2009-2017) NEH Voices of Democracy project Advisory Board Member Fessler directed Dordt's Ideafest since 2003 and chaired the History Department (2007-2024). He has secured multiple grants for historical research and advisory roles, including state and national projects related to Civil War history and American ethnic studies. His departmental leadership included overseeing curriculum development for historical methods and specialized courses like Media and Power examining post-Cold War political dynamics through 9/11. Outside academia, he contributes to outdoor recreation and sports history preservation efforts.

• Immigration History
• Military History
• Sports History
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Richard A. Devine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Florida State University and a BS in Finance from Salisbury University. Academic Focus: Stakeholder strategy, strategic leadership, and business-society interactions Teaching Areas: Strategy and entrepreneurship His research examines the psychological and structural dynamics of corporate leadership, gender diversity in governance, and the implications of strategic decisions for public policy. Key themes include resource dependence, political activity, and corporate social responsibility. Recent publications focus on gender disparities in CEO leadership, political decision-making during crises, and meta-analytic reviews of CSR and executive aesthetics. His work has been featured in Academy of Management Journal , Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , and outlets like USA Today . Devine previously worked in public sector roles and explores intersections of business, economics, and policy. He enjoys traveling, water activities, and time with his dogs.

• Stakeholder Strategy
• Strategic Leadership
• Firm-Stakeholder Interactions
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