University of Applied Sciences and Arts LucerneSwitzerland
Christina Antonie Reh is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), affiliated with the Institute of Communication and Marketing (IKM MM). Her roles include academic teaching and research in digital marketing and sustainability. She holds a PhD from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management and has professional experience in data science and marketing at companies like LOréal and SevenVentures. Education: PhD (tbc 2024), WHU; M.Sc. (2016), LMU Munich; B.Sc. (2013), LMU Munich Her research focuses on digital marketing effectiveness , sustainability in advertising , and consumer behavior . Notable projects include studies on long-term brand equity and sustainable product messaging. Recent work explores the impact of climate pledges on consumer trust. Publications highlight her contributions to media measurement modeling and online coupon strategies. Key awards include the Amazon Research Awards (ARA 2023) and MassChallenge recognition (2024). Advising: No formal students listed; however, co-founded baybies GmbH and Aiko Pet Foods GmbH. Grants: $28,000+ from Amazon Research Awards. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of startups baybies and Aiko Pet Foods, focusing on sustainable consumer products and pet food innovation.
Darren Dahl is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Sauder School of Business , holding the RBC Financial Group Professor of Entrepreneurship chair. His research focuses on new product development , creativity , consumer emotions , social influence , and social marketing . Education: BCom from the University of Alberta, PhD from UBC Leadership: Dean of the Sauder School of Business Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes innovation strategies , consumer identity dynamics , ethical marketing , and social impact . He explores how organizational structures influence perceptions, the role of identity in consumption, and the psychological drivers of prosocial behavior. Contact: Office HA 769, Tel: 604-822-8556, Email: darren.dahl@sauder.ubc.ca
Associate Professor Nicole Hartley serves as MBA Director at UQ Business School and Future of Health Research Hub Lead at The University of Queensland. With 19 years of academic experience across institutions in Sydney and Queensland, she holds appointments across multiple faculties including Business, Economics and Law; Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences; and Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Her academic affiliations span the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, Centre for Enterprise AI, and Queensland Digital Health Centre. Dr. Hartley is an internationally recognized research academic specializing in services marketing and digital technology. Her research interests encompass service technology, virtualized services, customer preference and adoption, new media, service innovation, and corporate digital responsibility. She particularly focuses on customer perceptions in response to technological disruption in service delivery, with special emphasis on healthcare services. Her work bridges business, technology, and healthcare domains, examining how digital transformation affects consumer behavior and service experiences. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research output across multiple disciplines, with recent work concentrating on telehealth implementation, corporate digital responsibility, consumer trust in digital environments, and healthcare service innovation. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects marketing theory with practical healthcare applications, particularly in the context of digital transformation and service delivery. Dr. Hartley has successfully supervised numerous PhD candidates to completion and currently mentors several doctoral students working on topics ranging from sustainable consumption to healthcare innovation and digital service experiences. Her research has been supported by significant funding from Queensland Health, NHMRC, and other organizations, focusing on telehealth, digital service transformation, and healthcare innovation. As Director of MBA and Executive Education at UQ Business School, Dr. Hartley combines her academic expertise with practical industry experience, having previously worked as Marketing Manager/Director in tourism, education, and communication industries in Australia and the UK. She is an award-winning educator with expertise in marketing strategy, digital media, consumer behavior, and experiential industry-based projects.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)United Kingdom
Dong Lou is a Professor of Finance at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), where he serves as Associate Dean of Business and Management (Strategic Planning and Research) and Acting Head and Chair Professor of the Department of Finance. He is also a CEPR Research Fellow at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on asset pricing, investment management, and behavioral finance, with a particular emphasis on market inefficiencies, trading dynamics, and macrofinancial linkages. PhD in Finance, Yale University, 2009 His scholarly work explores liquidity provision, arbitrage activity, investor behavior, and the impact of information dissemination on financial markets. Recent studies include the effects of dollar asset holdings on global yields, retail margin trading dynamics, and the relationship between communication rates and security prices. His publications appear in top journals like Management Science , Journal of Financial Economics , and Review of Financial Studies . His research has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Crowell Memorial Award, NASDAQ OMX Award, and multiple INQUIRE and CRSP Forum grants. He mentors PhD students in finance and co-directs the HKUST-DXM AI for Finance Joint Laboratory, advancing AI applications in financial research and practice.
Dr. Omkar Prabhakar Dastane is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Studies at the Malaysia School of Business, Monash University Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Business from Curtin University and certifications including Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) from CABS, UK, and HRDF-approved trainer status in Malaysia. His research focuses on technological impacts on businesses, digital consumer behavior, and customer value perception, with publications in A-ranked journals like the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing & Logistics . He has secured MYR 157,549 in research grants and received notable awards like the Best Paper Awards (2017/2018) and Emerald Literati Award (2024). Dr. Dastane has held leadership roles including Head of MBA Programs and Head of Postgraduate Studies at top-tier institutions. He actively contributes to editorial roles for journals like Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research and reviews for SSCI/SCIE-indexed publications. His teaching emphasizes strategic branding and services marketing, integrating AR/VR tools for immersive learning. He has also led educational visits across ASEAN countries. His research interests span metaverse applications in business, immersive technologies, and contemporary consumer behavior trends. Recent work explores AI-driven services, live-stream commerce, and digital transformation's role in achieving UN SDGs. He has advised on over 200 research projects and secured multiple teaching grants including the 2025 Learning & Teaching Grant.
Professor Sara Dolnicar is an ARC Australian Laureate Fellow at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, University of Queensland. With degrees in psychology and business administration from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, she specializes in market segmentation, sustainable tourism, social marketing, and environmental behavior. Born in Slovenia, raised in Austria, now based in Australia Over 300 refereed publications and 16 ARC grants Recipient of TTRA Distinguished Researcher Award (2017) and Slovenian Ambassador of Science (2016) Her research improves market segmentation methodology, addresses environmental sustainability in tourism, and develops behavioral interventions for eco-friendly tourist practices. She pioneered perceptions-based market segmentation and introduced bi-clustering techniques for improved data analysis. Recent publications focus on towel reuse interventions, buffet waste reduction, and smart sensor systems for hotel sustainability. She supervises PhD students in environmental behavior, tourism carbon emissions, and IoT applications for sustainability. Current grants include 'Mechanisms of Behaviour Change Theory' (2025-2028) and 'Reducing plate waste in hotels' (2021-2025). Key research areas: Sustainable tourism, market segmentation, social marketing Supervised over 15 PhD students in environmental behavior and disability employment Collaborates with industry partners like Energy Queensland and disability organizations
Dr. Ralf Steinhauser serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research and as a Fellow at the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute. His research leverages advanced data analysis and experimental design to inform economic policy across carbon emissions forecasting, consumer behaviour, corporate governance, and taxation domains. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. and B.A. from Humboldt University Berlin. Steinhauser's research spans Behavioural Economics, Fiscal Policy, Applied Econometrics, Experimental Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, and Corporate Social Responsibility. His work consistently addresses policy-relevant questions through rigorous econometric analysis of large datasets and experimental methodologies, with particular emphasis on environmental and public finance applications. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals concentrated focus on green economy collaborations, behavioral public economics frameworks, and testing foundational economic hypotheses. His research demonstrates evolving integration of environmental sustainability with behavioral insights while maintaining methodological rigor in policy evaluation. Dr. Steinhauser actively contributes to collaborative research projects: Cost of road crashes in Australia (2021-2022) The use of nudges as a local government environmental policy instrument (2023-2025) Research services to investigate barriers to and boosters of the total fertility rate (2021) Impact of ACT Government tax reform (2019-2020) Estimation of elasticities for revenue bases (2018-2019) He maintains active affiliations with POLIS and the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, where he participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing contemporary social policy challenges through evidence-based research approaches.
Dr. Shadi Hashem is a Research Fellow at the School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen. His work bridges behavioural economics, agricultural systems, and sustainable food supply chains, with a focus on promoting environmentally and socially responsible production and consumption practices. His research interests lie at the intersection of Behavioural Economics , Sustainable Agriculture , and Entrepreneurship . He investigates consumer behaviour related to sustainable food choices, examines how supply chain collaboration can improve competitiveness—especially for small-scale and disadvantaged farmers—and explores digital innovations such as blockchain technology and knowledge exchange hubs to enhance transparency and sustainability in agri-food systems. Dr. Hashem is currently contributing to the VISIONARY project, a research initiative aimed at understanding the drivers and barriers to transitioning food systems toward sustainability. This work involves interdisciplinary analysis of policy, economic incentives, technological adoption, and social dynamics across global food supply networks. While no specific scientific awards have been listed, his involvement in high-impact sustainability research demonstrates recognition within the academic community. He has not advised any named students in the provided text, nor are specific grants mentioned, but his participation in large-scale collaborative projects suggests active engagement in funded research. He is part of a research team working on sustainable agri-food systems, likely embedded within a larger research group or center focused on environmental sustainability or food security at the University of Aberdeen. The VISIONARY project indicates collaboration with European partners and stakeholders across the agri-food sector.
Femke van Horen is a Full Professor of Consumer Behavior at the Marketing Department of the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She serves as Scientific Director of the VU Behavioural Lab and Associate Editor for the International Journal of Research in Marketing . Her research focuses on product imitation strategies, environmental uncertainty's impact on consumer decisions, and nudging for sustainability. She co-chaired the 2023 EACR Conference and was a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Education: PhD from Tilburg University (2013), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Cologne's Social Cognition Lab. Joined VU Amsterdam in 2013. Research Interests: Product Imitation: Effectiveness of copycat strategies and brand evaluation dynamics. Environmental Uncertainty: Consumer decision-making during crises or elections. Sustainability Nudging: Behavioral methods to promote eco-friendly actions. Awards & Grants: AMA Research in Practice Award 2019 (for Out-of-Category Brand Imitation ). IJRM Outstanding Reviewer Award 2023. Grants from ACR/Sheth Foundation, University of Cologne, and others. Advising: Co-supervises two PhD students on sustainability and product imitation, and a postdoc on plant-based meat adoption. Labs & Teams: Leads the VU Behavioural Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary consumer research.
Lynda Gratton is a Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. She directs the globally renowned program 'Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies' and teaches a highly popular elective on the Future of Work, for which she received the 'Excellence in Teaching' award in 2016. She has led the Future of Work Consortium for over a decade, facilitating collaboration among executives from 60+ companies via a bespoke platform. Her research explores the intersection of people and organizations, with key interests in: Corporate culture and organizational learning Strategic management and HR strategy Organisational change dynamics Future of work innovation and hybrid models Longevity's societal impacts Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on workplace evolution, particularly analyzing hybrid work models, AI's human implications, and leadership during disruption. Articles frequently address resilience, technological adaptation, and redefining organizational structures for an uncertain future. Awards & Honors: Thinkers 50 Top 15 Global Thinker Warren Bennis Best Article (2022) CMI Management Book of the Year (2015) FT Business Book shortlist (2017) Tata Prize (India), NAHR Fellowship (US), HR Prize (Australia) She advises global institutions including the World Economic Forum (where she co-chaired the Council on Work, Wages and Job Creation) and served on Japanese Prime Minister Abe's advisory board. She currently contributes to MIT Sloan Management Review and The Times of London. Through the Future of Work Consortium, she leads a major initiative connecting executives worldwide to address workforce transformation challenges, emphasizing collaborative innovation.
Dr. Matteo Montecchi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Marketing at King’s Business School, King’s College London, where he also serves as Theme Lead for Sustainable Consumption at the Centre for Sustainable Business and Programme Director for the Strategic Marketing (Open Executive) programme. He teaches core modules such as Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Research Methods, and leads executive education initiatives. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, and has held visiting positions at Milan Politecnico, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Università Federico II. Montecchi earned his PhD in Marketing from King’s College London, an MRes in Marketing from Birkbeck College, an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from SDA Bocconi and ESADE, and a Bachelor’s in Business Economics from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He also holds a PgCert in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on the digital transformation of marketing, particularly the role of artificial intelligence and blockchain in enhancing transparency and trust. He investigates ethical engagement with diverse consumer groups, inclusion, and corporate responsibility, with a special interest in marginalized communities. His work integrates consumer behavior, digital interactions, and decision-making with technological innovation, offering actionable insights for sustainable and responsible business strategies. The most recent 15 publications reflect a strong trend in AI in retail, brand transparency, consumer trust, ethical data use, voice technologies, and social sustainability. His research spans journals in marketing, psychology, interactive marketing, and business ethics, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards: KingsCAT: Capture and Analysis Tool for Social Media Research at King’s College London (2024) – Recognized as part of a collaborative team for advancing digital research infrastructure and media analysis. Montecchi is actively involved in PhD supervision and is accepting new students. He has led research projects using social media analytics (KingsCAT) and has contributed to strategic debates on grand challenges in marketing. His work connects academic research with real-world managerial applications, particularly in digital strategy and ethical innovation. He is a key contributor to interdisciplinary research through tools like KingsCAT, which supports collaborative social media analysis, and his publications often involve co-authorship with experts in data science, psychology, and organizational behavior.
Professor Sujana Adapa is a Professor and Head of the UNE Business School at the University of New England. She specializes in Management (Strategy & Marketing) and teaches courses such as Strategic Marketing and Consumer Behaviour. Her research focuses on SMEs, corporate social responsibility (CSR), technology adoption, and gender diversity. She holds a BSc (Ag), MSc (Ag), MBA (India), and PhD (UNE). **Education**: BSc (Agriculture) MSc (Agriculture) MBA (India) PhD (University of New England) **Research Interests**: Consumer studies, gender research, technology adoption, regional entrepreneurship, SMEs, sustainability, and CSR. Current projects include studies on women’s career progression in accounting firms and CSR practices in SMEs across Australia, Malaysia, and India. **Awards**: 2016 ANZAM Educator of the Year 2016 Australian Awards for University Teaching Citation 2016 HEA Senior Fellowship (UK) Multiple LearnX Awards (2015–2016) **Grants and Roles**: Grants totaling over $1M in areas like workplace safety, innovation ecosystems, and inclusive workplaces. Deputy Head of School (2019), Course Coordinator (2017–2019), and equity committee roles. Editorial roles for journals like Small Enterprise Research . **Teaching and Leadership**: Awards include the 2017 UNE Teaching Excellence Award for multimedia-enhanced teaching. She supervises HDR students in marketing, consumer behavior, and SME innovation.
David Newbery serves as Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Economics since 1988 and Research Director of the Electricity Policy Research Group (EPRG). His career spans prestigious appointments including Visiting Professorships at Stanford, Princeton, UC Berkeley, and Imperial College London, alongside significant policy roles at the World Bank and IMF. His research focuses on electricity market design , climate policy economics , and transport pricing , addressing critical challenges in energy transition and regulatory frameworks. Key contributions include foundational work on supply function equilibria, market power assessment in liberalized utilities, and optimal climate policy instruments. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent leadership in energy market restructuring (1990s-2000s) renewables integration economics (2000s-2010s) climate policy-market power interactions (2000s-present) with methodological strengths in game theory and empirical industrial organization. Major recognitions include: CBE (2012 Birthday Honours) Frisch Medal (1990) Fellowships of Econometric Society and British Academy IAEE Outstanding Contributions Award (2003) Honorary Degree from University of Antwerp (2004) Newbery's policy impact extends through World Bank advisory roles (1981-83 as Division Chief of Public Economics), IMF consultations (1987), and sustained engagement with European energy regulators via EPRG. His work informs critical infrastructure pricing frameworks globally, particularly in electricity and transport sectors. He leads the Electricity Policy Research Group at Cambridge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between economists, engineers, and policy experts to address energy transition challenges through rigorous market design analysis.
Dr Wasim Ahmad is a Lecturer in Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), having joined the institution in January 2024. His prior academic appointments include Monash University, Florida State University, Teesside University, and Fujian University of Technology, where he conducted research, taught undergraduate/postgraduate modules, and led curriculum development. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, University of International Business and Economics PostDoc, Florida State University Research Interests: Dr Ahmad investigates consumer behaviour with emphasis on negative emotions (brand hate, betrayal) and extreme responses to brands across cultural contexts. His work spans sustainability-oriented innovation in B2B firms, eco-brand strategy, and cross-cultural CSR implementation—particularly during crises like the pandemic. He employs quantitative methodologies including experimental designs and meta-analysis, frequently examining digital marketing phenomena such as virtual influencers, travel apps, and dark patterns in online interfaces. Publication Trends: His 2023-2025 output reveals concentrated research on brand hate consequences in B2B relationships, sustainability innovation linked to triple-bottom-line performance, and cross-cultural digital behaviour (e.g., social media addiction, travel app usage). Key journals include Journal of Business Research , Industrial Marketing Management , and Annals of Tourism Research , demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across marketing, sustainability, and tourism. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, prizes, or fellowships mentioned in source materials Advising and Grants: Dr Ahmad actively supervises PhD candidates in green marketing topics (product sustainability, eco-brand orientation) using quantitative approaches. He teaches core modules including International Marketing (MKTG101), Strategic Marketing (MKTG301), and Marketing Research (MKTG212). No grant funding details were provided in the directory. Labs and Teams: No dedicated research labs or teams specified in current affiliation Collaborative work evident in B2B sustainability studies with international co-authors
Professor Paurav Shukla is the Professor of Marketing and Head of the Digital and Data Driven Marketing Department at the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton. His research focuses on luxury consumption, brand management, and cross-cultural consumer behavior, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets. He has held visiting professorships at institutions like Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and Aalto University. His work bridges academia and industry through corporate training, consulting, and advisory roles globally. Paurav is renowned for his contributions to luxury branding research, ranking in the top 2% globally in citations. He actively supervises PhD students in comparative consumer behavior and luxury marketing. Research Interests: Luxury consumption patterns and democratization Brand management strategies in global markets Self-identity and consumer behavior Cross-cultural marketing dynamics Emerging trends in digital economy and autonomous vehicles Awards: Stanford 2% Global Scientist Citation Rankings (2021) Best Track Chair (2021) Best Paper Award in International Marketing Track (2022) Teaching & Outreach: Teaches luxury marketing, brand management, and strategic marketing. Engages in executive training and consulting for organizations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Current projects include studies on autonomous vehicles (via the UKRI TAS Hub) and health policy. Labs & Collaborations: Part of the India Centre for Inclusive Growth, Centre for Marketing Research, and C-BEAR (Behavioural Experimental Action and Research). Collaborates with industry partners on projects like the ECON study on convenience store regulation impacts.
