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Dr. Ni Peng is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, affiliated with the Department of Accounting and Financial Management. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance and an MBA from the University of Manchester (Manchester Business School). Her research focuses on corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, innovation, ESG, sustainable finance, and executive compensation. She teaches courses on financial markets and corporate finance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research outputs span top-tier journals such as Management Science and Journal of Corporate Finance , emphasizing themes like M&A dynamics, investor behavior, and ESG integration. She actively contributes to academic communities through her roles in the Finance Research Cluster, Behavioural Finance Working Group, and Centre for Globalisation Research. Education: PhD in Accounting & Finance (Manchester), MBA (Manchester) Professional Memberships: Financial Management Association, European Finance Association Industry Experience: 5+ years at a major Chinese financial conglomerate As a supervisor, she has guided doctoral students in topics ranging from green financing to pension strategies. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical finance challenges, particularly in globalized contexts.

• Corporate Finance
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Innovation
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Professor Irene Scopelliti holds the position of Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) within the Faculty of Management at City St George's, University of London. She leads the Marketing Group and co-directs the Behavioural Research Lab. Her research focuses on consumer psychology, judgment, and decision-making, with notable contributions to areas such as social norms, cognitive biases, and behavioral interventions. She has a PhD from Bocconi University and has held positions at Carnegie Mellon University and various visiting roles internationally. Education: BA in Music, Conservatorio di Musica, Italy MSc in Economics and Management, University of Calabria, Italy PhD in Management (Marketing), Bocconi University, Italy Research interests span consumer behavior, decision theory, and organizational behavior. Notable work includes studies on food consumption norms, gamification in savings goals, and gender differences in self-promotion. Her findings have been featured in outlets like Psychological Science , Management Science , and media like BBC News and Forbes . Awards include the Academy of Management Best Paper Proceeding (2016), Cass Business School Research and Enterprise Prize (2015), and recognition from the AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium (2009). She has also contributed to academic leadership roles, including REF lead for the Faculty of Management and Behavioral Research Pool Director. Her teaching includes analytical methods for marketing at the MSc level and experimental design in the PhD program. She collaborates with institutions such as the University of Klagenfurt and University of Calabria, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to behavioral science.

• Consumer Behavior
• Decision Theory
• Marketing
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Katherine White is a Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, and holds the Watkinson Professorship in Sustainability. She also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Strategy and Responsible Business. Her research explores how social contexts, identities, and emotions influence ethical, prosocial, and sustainable consumer choices. She holds degrees from Simon Fraser University (BA), University of Waterloo (MA), and UBC (PhD). Her research focuses on sustainability marketing, prosocial consumption, and corporate social responsibility. Notable projects include collaborations with Lululemon, Starbucks, and the SPCA to design behavior change initiatives. She has authored over 60 articles, including 'The Elusive Green Consumer' in Harvard Business Review, and been honored as one of the world's top 5 marketing researchers by the American Marketing Association. Key awards include the Canada Clean 50 Award (2024) for sustainability thought leadership and induction into the Royal Society of Canada's College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Associate Editor for Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of Consumer Psychology, and contributes to editorial boards for top-tier journals. Her work emphasizes bridging academic research with real-world impact through industry partnerships. Current research trends highlight behavioral nudges for sustainability, identity-based consumption patterns, and the psychological drivers behind charitable giving.

• Sustainability
• Social Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Anke Wonneberger is an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, within the Communication, Organizations and Society department. She specializes in environmental communication, media studies, and climate change discourse. Her research explores how media frames environmental issues, public perceptions of sustainability, and the role of social movements and litigation in shaping policy. She is reachable at A.Wonneberger@uva.nl and active on LinkedIn , Google Scholar , and ResearchGate . Her work bridges communication theory and practice, analyzing media coverage of climate change, agricultural biotechnology, and energy policies. Recent studies include examining polarization around biomass debates in the Netherlands and the sociotechnical imaginaries of gene editing. She also investigates innovative methods like virtual reality to enhance public engagement with environmental challenges. Key themes in her research include the interplay between economic and environmental priorities, the role of litigation in climate responsibility, and cross-platform discourse dynamics. Her publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained focus on environmental communication and its societal impacts. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her teaching and academic contributions reflect her commitment to advancing communication science in environmental and social contexts.

• Environmental Communication
• Media Studies
• Climate Change Communication
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Roles & Affiliations: Professor of Applied Economics and Head of the Economics Division at Stirling Business School, University of Stirling. Member of the Stirling Behavioural Science Centre. Former member of the UK Food Standards Agency’s Social Science Research Committee (6 years). Active in interdisciplinary research on consumer behavior, decision-making, and preference elicitation. PhD in Economics (University of Manchester) MSc in Resource Economics (University of Massachusetts Amherst) Research Focus: Intersection of applied microeconomics, public health, and behavioral science. Specializes in consumer choice, decision-making processes, and methodological innovations like discrete choice experiments and best-worst scaling. Key themes include food safety perceptions, risk communication, trust in institutions, and health intervention design. Methodological contributions address preference heterogeneity, attribute non-attendance, and survey design rigor. Grants & Awards: Secured NIHR CLAHRC grants (2013-14), SIRE Early Career Engagement Grant, and Stirling Management School Seed Fund. Nominated for 2025 Teacher of the Year RATE Awards. Recognized for Best PechaKucha Presentation. Advising & Engagement: Supervises PhD students and research assistants. Serves as External Examiner for PhD theses. Collaborates with policymakers via the UK Food Standards Agency and public health initiatives. Leads projects on healthcare innovation prioritization and sustainable food systems. Labs & Networks: Core member of the Stirling Behavioural Science Centre. Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in health economics and global food security research. Active in the Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE).

• Applied Microeconomics
• Public Health Economics
• Behavioral Economics
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Racheal Louis Vincent is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at the School of Business, Monash University, Malaysia. She has previously served as a Lecturer in Marketing at Sunway Education Group for over nine years and is currently active in teaching and research. PhD in Business – Universiti Sunway (Sunway University), 2019 Master of International Business – Monash University, 2010 Bachelor of Business (International Trade) – Victoria University (VU), 2009 Her research focuses on shared consumption , particularly collaborative fashion consumption , digital marketing , social media marketing , and consumer behavior . She is deeply engaged in understanding sustainable consumption and the circular economy, aligning her work with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a strong trend in digital transformation in emerging markets, religious consumer behavior (e.g., Ramadan e-bazaars), and motivations behind luxury fashion sharing. These works span book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles, primarily in marketing and consumer behavior domains. Scientific Awards: Purple Letter for Teaching Excellence, S1 2023 She actively contributes to academic service through peer review for journals such as Australasian Marketing Journal , Journal of Consumer Behaviour , and Journal of Islamic Marketing . She also participates in public academic events like the eiHUB Challenge 2024 and Education Buzz 2024. She is accepting PhD students and teaches courses including MKM2300 (Introduction to Digital Marketing) and MKM3450 (Social Media Marketing). Racheal is involved in editorial and collaborative research projects, including co-editing a book on marketing case studies in emerging markets. Her work bridges academic research with industry relevance, particularly in digital marketing and sustainable consumption practices.

• Shared Consumption
• Collaborative Fashion Consumption
• Digital Marketing
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Dr. Daniela Pirani is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Liverpool Management School. Her research focuses on consumer culture, gender studies, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on queer and feminist theory. She leads modules in Integrated Marketing Communications and Consumer Behaviour for postgraduate programs, reflecting her expertise in marketing pedagogy. Her research explores topics such as gendered consumption practices, the historical marketing of Italian breakfast traditions, and the intersection of sexuality with consumer behavior. Notable projects include a British Academy-funded study on the invention of commercial traditions and collaborative work on gender equality in marital rituals. She chairs the Feminist Reading Group, an interdisciplinary initiative fostering global scholarly dialogue. Dr. Pirani’s work has been published in journals like Business History , European Journal of Marketing , and Sociology , alongside contributions to edited volumes such as The SAGE Handbook of Consumer Culture . Her methodologies include archival research and critical qualitative approaches, addressing ethical dimensions of studying family consumption. She has reviewed for journals like Enterprise and Society and contributed to grant assessments for the AHRC.

• Consumer Culture
• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Junzhao Ma is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Monash University. He holds a BA in Economics from Yale University and a PhD in Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Previously, he worked as a marketing analyst at Capital One Financial Corporation and JP Morgan and Co. Education: BA Economics (Yale University), PhD Marketing (Kellogg School, Northwestern University) His research focuses on technology adoption, e-commerce, real estate, and media's social impact, employing novel methodologies and data sources. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Retailing , International Journal of Research in Marketing , and Journal of Business Ethics . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and responsible consumption. Recent research highlights include studies on service robot anthropomorphism (2023), sex robots acceptance (2022), and media-driven consumption trends (2020). He has received Dean's Letters for Teaching Excellence in 2020 and 2021. Scientific Awards: Dean's Letter for Teaching Excellence (2020, 2021) Junzhao actively engages in academic service, including peer reviews for Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics and presentations at the INFORMS Marketing Science Conference and Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference. He has served as Chief Investigator in projects like "Bridging the Intention-Behaviour Gap in the Australian Tourism Industry" (2022-2024) and "eBabies: Forecast and Implications for Society" (2020-2021).

• Technology Adoption
• E-commerce
• Real Estate
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Pascal Scherrer is Associate Dean (Research) and Professor within the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross University . Based in Lismore, Australia, he combines an administrative leadership role with active research in sustainability, regional development, tourism and visitor management. His work bridges academia, industry and government, having jointly secured over AUD $2 million in competitive funding and delivered high-impact projects for clients such as the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and the Australian Meat Processor Corporation. Education BSc – Griffith University BSc (Hons) – Griffith University Graduate Certificate TESOL – Bond University PhD – Griffith University Research Interests Dr Scherrer’s scholarship centres on sustainability science applied to tourism and regional development. His current flagship project is a circular-economy partnership with the Australian Meat Processor Corporation aiming to reduce plastic packaging waste across red-meat supply chains. Earlier work includes sustainable-visitor-capacity assessments on Rottnest Island , alternatives to summiting Wollumbin-Mt Warning that informed a AUD $7.4 million NSW government trail investment, and longitudinal monitoring of visitor experiences at Point Fraser artificial wetland in Perth. Cross-cutting themes include visitor risk perception in remote alpine and coastal settings, community engagement in protected-area governance, Indigenous tourism business models , and the intersection of digital culture (e.g., selfie-taking) with tourism safety. Scientific Awards 2023 – Southern Cross University Research Award 2014 – Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Community Engagement Grants & Advising Scherrer has jointly attracted over AUD $2 million in research and consultancy funding from state and federal agencies, industry bodies and NGOs. He currently supervises Honours and PhD candidates across topics in sustainable tourism, regional development and visitor management, and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate units covering sustainable tourism, visitor-economy management, and planning & policy. Professional Affiliations & Service Member, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Member, North Coast Regional Advisory Committee, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service External facilitator for community and local-government projects

• Sustainability
• Regional Development
• Tourism
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Kate Laffan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research lies at the intersection of behavioural science, economics, and public policy, focusing on wellbeing, pro-environmental behaviour, and consumer decision-making. She employs quantitative methods including lab, field, and online experiments, surveys, and secondary data analysis. Education: BComm International (Economics), University College Dublin and University of Salamanca, Spain MSc and PhD in Social Policy, London School of Economics Kate's research investigates the drivers of human behaviour and wellbeing, with a focus on environmental and pro-social actions. She explores the reciprocal relationship between actions and emotional states, particularly in sustainability and charitable giving. Her work aims to design and test behavioural interventions to promote positive social outcomes. Her 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent trend in applying behavioural science to sustainability, wellbeing measurement, and policy. Key themes include environmental economics, subjective wellbeing, trust, reciprocity, and the psychological impacts of remote work and digital environments. She frequently collaborates across disciplines, contributing to both academic and policy-oriented outputs. Scientific Awards: National University of Ireland Early Career Award Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow Lindau Nobel Meeting Attendee Alpro Research Foundation Grant Grantham Institute Studentship Kate is deeply committed to policy impact. She has advised government bodies, charities, international organisations, and private companies. She served as a Behavioural Science Fellow at the OECD and co-leads a working group in the UN’s One Planet Network on Behavioural Insights for Sustainable Lifestyles and Organisations. While no specific grants are listed, her fellowship and award history indicate significant research funding. She does not appear to lead a named lab or research team, but her collaborative work suggests active participation in interdisciplinary networks.

• Behavioural Science
• Wellbeing
• Environmental Policy
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Dr. Paul Lohmann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy within Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. His work bridges applied economics with behavioural and environmental policy, focusing on causal analysis of climate-related stressors and interventions. PhD in Behavioural Environmental Economics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Environmental Policy, University of Cambridge His research explores how human decision-making and well-being respond to climate change through interdisciplinary methods, including microeconometrics and randomised controlled trials. Key themes include sustainable food policy, air pollution impacts, and policy instrument evaluation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in field experiments, with studies on carbon footprint labelling, choice architecture in food delivery apps, and air pollution’s effects on health expenditures and social behaviour. His work often quantifies causal relationships between environmental stressors and human responses.

• Behavioural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Public Policy
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Dr Monica Chien is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland. With multidisciplinary expertise in marketing, psychology, and tourism, her research focuses on consumer behavior, tourist-host dynamics, and branding strategies. She has led international projects on sport scandals, tourism sustainability, and resident-tourist intergroup relations. Bachelor of Business (Administration), Queensland University of Technology Master of Business (Coursework), Queensland University of Technology Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Her research bridges experimental studies with practical applications in traveler behavior , social identity theory , and pro-environmental tourism practices . Recent projects explore sport scandals' impact on brands, international education-tourism nexus, and resident responses to tourism development. She supervises PhD candidates in topics like augmented reality marketing, cultural policy, and First Nations legacy planning. Key funding includes grants from the Japan Science and Technology Agency , ARC Linkage Projects , and The Academy of Korean Studies . Her work appears in top journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism , Annals of Tourism Research , and European Sport Management Quarterly , with themes spanning social identity, sustainable practices, and behavioral interventions.

• Marketing
• Tourism
• Consumer Behaviour
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Nicole Bulawa is a Lecturer in Marketing at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), joining in April 2024. She holds a Ph.D. from ESCP Business School Berlin, where her research focused on market trajectories, practices, and value in technology-driven contexts. Her work has been published in journals like Journal of Business Research , Marketing Theory , and Electronic Markets , alongside two book chapters. Nicole’s research interests center on sustainable market dynamics, particularly in transportation sectors like electric vehicles and sleeper trains. She currently teaches MKTG101 - Introduction to Marketing , MKTG229 - Routes to Market , and MKTG301 - Strategic Marketing Research . Her funded projects include LUMS Pump Prime Scheme grants (2024) and ERF project funding (2020–2024), addressing topics such as market malpractice, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and dynamic value emergence in e-services. Nicole is open to supervising PhD students exploring market dynamics, sustainable markets, market infrastructure, or market malpractice using qualitative or mixed-methods approaches. She is affiliated with the Centre for Consumption Insights and participates in interdisciplinary research initiatives like the Pentland Centre . Her recent activities include peer-review for journals like Journal of Consumer Behaviour and Electronic Markets , as well as conference participation at events such as the 40th IMP Conference and International Marketing Trends Conference 2025 .

• Market Dynamics
• Sustainable Markets
• Technology-Based Markets
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Prof. Nadine Walter is a Professor of International Marketing at Pforzheim University’s Business School. She holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Ph.D. from the University of Hamburg. Since 2008, she has taught marketing and directed the double-degree Business/International Marketing program. Her research focuses on branding (brand purpose, international branding), sustainability marketing (femvertising, social/ecological advertising), influencer marketing (micro/macro-influencers, virtual influencers), and technology adoption (payment methods, IVAs). She advises companies in marketing and strategy, and serves as a visiting professor at Tilburg University and Pennsylvania State University. She has been recognized with a 2014 Teaching Award from Pforzheim University. Her work bridges academic research and industry applications, emphasizing authentic brand strategies and consumer behavior insights. Education: Ph.D. (2004, Universität Hamburg), MBA (1998, UMass Dartmouth), Diplom-Kauffrau (2000, Universität Mannheim) Roles: Program Director, Visiting Professorships (Netherlands, USA), Executive Education (St. Gallen) Research: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Business Research and Journal of Brand Management , with a focus on sustainability, digital marketing, and consumer psychology. Her research highlights include analyzing femvertising’s impact on brand attitudes, influencer effectiveness across micro/macro scales, and the role of IVAs in customer journeys. She emphasizes ethical marketing practices and authentic brand communication to build consumer trust.

• Branding
• Sustainability Marketing
• Influencer Marketing
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Sebastian Huber is a Lecturer and academic leader at the Lucerne School of Business (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts), holding roles such as Coordinator of Continuing and Executive Education and Head of multiple academic programs including the CAS in International Management and Business Excellence. He holds a DBA in Business Administration from Silpakorn University (Thailand) and has extensive industry experience in luxury goods, marketing, and international business development. His educational background includes a Master/MBA in International Business and Economics (China-focused) from Hamburg University/Fudan University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management. His academic career spans teaching Organisational Behaviour and International Management at Swiss universities since 2004. Research focuses on B2B sharing economy models, SME business transformation, luxury industry innovation, and digitalization in education. Key projects include hyFiT - hybride Führung internationaler Teams and AI Driven Business Model Innovation . He actively publishes in journals like Marketing Review St. Gallen and ABAC Journal , with over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2021. Awards: Honorary Membership in Luxury Innovation Lab, Reviewer roles for multiple academic platforms Podcasts: Co-hosts Von Pontius bis Pilatus , an executive education podcast Industry Experience: Over 20 years in leadership roles at companies like Montblanc, Wellendorff, and Alibaba His work bridges academic research and practical business challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative educational models.

• Executive Education
• International Management
• Marketing
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