Dr. Vikkie McCarthy is a Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at Austin Peay State University's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of Oklahoma (2004), an M.P.A. from Murray State University (1997), and a B.A. in Political Science from Georgia State University (1991). Her research focuses on leadership development, corporate social responsibility, business sustainability, and global management practices. Dr. McCarthy has extensive international experience, having lived and taught in Germany, South Korea, London, Ireland, and Honduras. She serves on advisory boards for Project Yesu and Empty Bowls, emphasizing community engagement and social impact. Her recent work explores flexible work arrangements, telework strategies, and microfinance's role in poverty reduction. Dr. McCarthy has authored over 25 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Business Leadership and International Journal of Business Education , addressing topics ranging from sustainable HR practices to inclusive workplace culture. Her academic contributions span business education innovations, such as peer-review pedagogy, and organizational strategies for achieving SDGs through virtual training. She has pioneered research on leadership's role in employee retention and ethics in online management education. Dr. McCarthy’s interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, reflecting her commitment to responsible management education. Despite no formal grants listed, her extensive international collaborations and advisory roles highlight a strong network in applied business research. Future work trends in her portfolio include expanding studies on DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion) and exploring e-learning dynamics in Tennessee’s tech sector. Her publications consistently emphasize leveraging technology and ethical leadership to drive sustainable business outcomes.
Argyro Avgoustaki is a Full Professor of Management and Head of Research at the London Campus of ESCP Business School. Her research focuses on the intersection of human resource management and industrial relations, with notable contributions to understanding flexible work arrangements, telework dynamics, and employee well-being. Her work has been featured in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Management and ILR Review, and has received media coverage from outlets like The Financial Times and Forbes. She co-founded the CYGNA group, a global network of female scholars, and is an MBTI certified practitioner. Additionally, she serves on the research committee of the Chartered ABS Council, demonstrating her leadership in academic governance. Her research explores both micro-level employee motivations and macro-level organizational strategies, bridging theoretical insights with practical implications for modern workplaces. Recent studies emphasize the societal and cultural factors influencing telework adoption and its impact on workforce dynamics. Professor Avgoustaki’s academic contributions span over 20 years, with a focus on human resource practices, work intensity, and sustainable work environments. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates organizational behavior, management strategy, and industrial relations to address contemporary challenges in global labor markets.
Prof. Beryl ter Haar is an Endowed Professor of European and Comparative Labour Law at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Professor/Head of the Centre for International and European Labour Law Studies (CIELLS) at the University of Warsaw (Poland). She holds a BA in Music (Oboe) from HKU and advanced degrees in Law from Leiden University. Her research focuses on international/EU labour law, new governance models, and transnational private regulation (CSR/TCAs). She has authored/co-authored influential books like Research Handbook on Labour, Business and Human Rights Law (2019) and EU Collective Labour Law (2021). Education: BA Music (HKU), MA/PhD Law (Leiden University). Awards include the Marco Biagi Award (2011) and Levenbach Prize (2013). She chairs editorial boards for journals like Diritti Lavori Mercati and Italian Labour Law e-Journal , and co-initiated the Hugo Sinzheimer Moot Court Competition. Research Interests: Labour law enforcement mechanisms, digitalisation's impact on work, transnational legal frameworks, and utopian perspectives in labour law. Active in international collaborations, including the panoptiwork Fellowship (2022).
Bettina Kubicek is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Graz, Faculty of Natural Sciences, where she leads research in the Smart Regulation profile area and contributes to the Human Factor in Digital Transformation and Brain and Behavior research networks. Her work bridges psychological theory with practical organizational challenges in contemporary workplaces. Her research spans work psychology, organizational psychology, and economic psychology with emphases on flexible work arrangements, work intensification, and human-robot collaboration. She investigates cognitive demands of flexible work, work-home interface dynamics, and digital transformation impacts through diary studies and experimental designs. Recent work explores telework challenges, AI in HR, and trust mechanisms in human-robot teams during disaster response. Analysis of her recent publications reveals growing focus on human-robot interaction in Industry 4.0, cognitive aspects of telework, and cross-cultural validation of work addiction scales. Her methodology combines intensive longitudinal designs with physiological measures, increasingly incorporating VR interfaces and AI-driven personnel selection experiments. Scientific awards include: Wirtschaftskammerpreis for project 'Flexible Arbeitsbedingungen und die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie' (2015) Innovationspreis der Universität Wien (2012) Multiple research stipends for University of Wisconsin-Madison stays (2005-2008) She has secured significant competitive grants including FWF-funded 'Cognitive demands of flexible work: Risks and challenges' (2017-2022) and FFG-supported 'Enabling and Assessing Trust when Cooperating with Robots in Disaster Response' (2021-2023), examining trust calibration and cognitive load in human-robot teams. Current projects address evidence-based guidelines for ICT use in work-life boundaries. As core member of the Human Factor in Digital Transformation network, she collaborates with engineers, computer scientists, and healthcare professionals to develop human-centered technological solutions, particularly in healthcare robotics and disaster response systems.
James Boorman is an Associate Professor of Practice in Monash University's Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, and Co-Director of the Information Empowered Communities Lab. He holds dual roles as Chief Investigator in major projects including the Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Indo-Pacific initiative and the Algorand Centre of Excellence on Sustainability Informatics for the Pacific. His research focuses on cybersecurity capacity building in the Pacific region, national cyber strategy development, and critical infrastructure protection. Boorman has extensive experience across academia and government, including roles as CIO/CSO in the Australian Government, Head of Research at the Oceania Cybersecurity Centre (OCSC), and collaborations with global institutions like the University of Oxford's GCSCC. His work emphasizes policy implementation, capacity maturity assessments, and international cooperation through platforms like the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). Key contributions include co-designing the Pacific government regional dialogue with Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP), developing national cybersecurity roadmaps for Micronesia and Nauru, and advising 10 Pacific Island nations on cyber policy. His research integrates cybersecurity with sustainable development goals, focusing on climate-resilient infrastructure and digital transformation in developing nations. Boorman teaches FIT5129 - Cyber Operations within the Faculty of IT. His projects are funded by entities such as DFAT, UK FCDO, and the World Bank. Recent work explores post-quantum cryptography applications and blockchain-based digital ledgers for national cybersecurity frameworks.
Anne McLaughlin is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the LACElab (Learning, Aging, and Cognitive Ergonomics), focusing on human factors, cognitive aging, and technology usability. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Tech (2007) and has been at NC State since 2007. Her education includes a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Trinity University (1998), an M.S. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Tech (2003), and her Ph.D. from the same institution (2007). Her research integrates cognitive science principles with real-world applications, emphasizing aging populations and technology design. Key research interests include cognitive aid design, augmented/virtual reality applications, human-robot interaction, and medical device usability. Recent work explores diminished reality techniques for attention management, trust dynamics in autonomous systems, and veterinary patient safety culture. Her articles highlight trends in human-centered technology development, particularly addressing individual differences in attention control, automation trust, and healthcare system optimization. She advocates for inclusive design principles to enhance older adults' engagement with technology and improve medical screening accessibility. McLaughlin’s work bridges academic research and practical implementation, with collaborations in healthcare, robotics, and educational technology. Her lab’s focus on aging-related challenges underscores her commitment to improving quality of life through human-centered solutions.
Francesca Dalia Faraci is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) of SUPSI. She holds a PhD in Electronics from the University of York (UK) and a Laurea in Physics from the University of Genoa (Italy). Her research focuses on biomedical signal processing, statistical data analysis, and wearable technology applications in healthcare. She leads projects such as Cardio MIPA (arrhythmia monitoring) and AutoPlay_DD (child development analysis via smart toys). Key contributions include developing algorithms for sleep staging, arrhythmia detection, and synthetic ECG generation. Awards include the GOSPEL and DoE School Certificates. She coordinates research projects and teaches courses in Physics and Applied Statistics. Education: PhD in Electronics (University of York, 2006), Laurea in Physics (University of Genoa, 2002) Roles: Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Project Coordinator Key Projects: Tackling teleWorking Impacts, my Doctor's Lifestyle (lifestyle medicine), Telemonitoring Breast Cancer Her research bridges AI and clinical practice, emphasizing ethical frameworks and complementarity between clinicians and AI systems. Recent work includes causal inference for sleep dynamics and bias quantification in healthcare algorithms.
Stefania Lottanti von Mandach is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Zurich , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Business Administration . She has published extensively on Japanese economic history, corporate governance, labor market dynamics, and private equity impacts. Education: Studied Japanese Studies and Business Economics at the University of Zurich (1992–1999), with studies at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (1996). Professional Experience: Held roles at Golay Buchel Japan KK (1997), Swiss Asia Foundation (1998–1999), Abegglen Management Partners AG (2000–2004), Adveq Management AG (2006–2009), and joined the University of Zurich in 2005, becoming Senior Lecturer in 2011. Her research integrates Japanese economic history with contemporary issues like labor market trends , private equity acquisitions , and retail system transformations . Recent articles analyze telework productivity during the pandemic and stereotype persistence in economic models. Her publications since 2008 span topics including employment growth post-private equity acquisitions, Japanese distribution systems, and family firm succession practices. Collaborative works with Georg D. Blind and others appear in journals such as Social Science Japan Journal and Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination . She contributes to public economic discourse through Swissinfo.ch and Diamond publications, challenging narratives on Japan's 'lost decades' and analyzing startup culture and executive compensation trends.
Naivi Chikoc Barreda serves as an Associate Professor in the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. A licensed notary with the Chambre des notaires du Québec, she holds significant affiliations including the European Association of Private International Law, the Quebec Association of Comparative Law, and the International Academy of Succession Law. Her academic work bridges legal theory and professional practice in private international law. Her academic background includes: Doctorate in Private International Law (cum laude, 2020) from Universitat de Lleida, awarded the Prix extraordinaire de doctorat Master of Laws in Private International Law (2014) and Notarial Law Diploma (2012) from Université de Montréal Master of Laws in Notarial Law (2007) and Licentiate in Law (2001) from Universidad de La Habana Professor Barreda's research centers on Private International Law and Comparative Private Law , examining how globalization impacts the regulation of international private situations and notarial practice. She investigates legal pluralism , access to justice , and the governance of societal institutions . Her work addresses critical issues such as conflict of laws in torts and contracts, jurisdictional challenges in cross-border employment, and the adaptation of notarial services to digital environments and pandemics. Her recent scholarship (2018-2024) reveals a focus on evolving private international law doctrines, particularly in cross-border employment (including teleworking implications) and tort conflicts (location of damage). She analyzes the interplay between public and private international law, as well as pandemic-driven shifts in notarial authenticity and contractual obligations. Her work consistently emphasizes practical solutions for international legal coordination. Her notable recognition includes: Prix extraordinaire de doctorat from Universitat de Lleida While specific student advisees and grant details are not provided, Professor Barreda contributes to academic leadership through her role on the scientific committee of the Chair on Smart Contracts and Blockchain at Université Laval. She also participates in the Centre for Private International Law at the University of Aberdeen and the Pluridisciplinary Observatory on the Future of Private Law. She is an active member of the Pluridisciplinary Observatory on the Future of Private Law and serves as General Counsel (Quebec) for the Union Internationale du Notariat Latin, contributing to international notarial standards and succession law development.
Julia María Espinosa Fajardo is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Seville, specializing in Gender Studies, Development Studies, and Political Science. She holds a PhD in Political Science and Sociology from the Complutense University of Madrid, where she completed her thesis on gender equality in development aid evaluation focusing on British, Swedish, and Spanish official cooperation. Her educational background includes a doctorate supervised by Dr. María Bustelo Ruesta at the Complutense University of Madrid. Her research primarily focuses on gender equality, feminist evaluation methodologies, and public policy analysis, with significant contributions to understanding how gender perspectives can transform development cooperation and academic institutions. Espinosa Fajardo's research interests span Gender Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, and Public Policy Evaluation. Her work critically examines gender equality in development cooperation, feminist approaches to evaluation, and the impact of digitalization on gender relations in the workplace. She has developed innovative methodologies for gender-sensitive evaluation that incorporate intersectional feminist perspectives and human rights frameworks. Her publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on gender in development cooperation toward more nuanced analyses of feminist evaluation, structural gender change in academic institutions, and the political challenges to gender equality posed by populist movements. Recent publications demonstrate her engagement with contemporary issues like digital labor platforms, remote work legislation, and the gendered impacts of the industrial revolution 4.0. She has been actively involved in collaborative research initiatives, including the European research-action project GENOVATE (Transforming organisational culture for gender equality in research and innovation), where she developed evaluation models for assessing structural gender change in universities. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, particularly in the areas of gender mainstreaming and transformative evaluation approaches.
Petra Lindfors is a Professor of Psychology, specializing in work and organizational psychology, at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. She has held this position since December 2013 and is actively involved in multiple research projects focusing on stress, health, and well-being across various contexts including workplaces, educational settings, and home environments. Her academic journey began with her thesis defense in 2002, which focused on stress, health, and well-being among teleworking women and men as part of the Boundless Work project. She was accepted as an associate professor in psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Stockholm University, in September 2006, and was hired as a lecturer at the Department of Psychology in July 2007. Throughout her career, she has maintained active research collaborations at both the Department of Psychology and the Centre for Health Equity Studies (CHESS) at Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet. Lindfors' research interests span multiple dimensions of work and organizational psychology. Her primary focus is on self-reported and objective aspects of stress, health, and well-being among adults and young people across various contexts. She has developed significant expertise in workplace interventions related to harmful substance use, work-life balance, gender differences in work environments, and mental health promotion. Her work often examines how organizational structures and policies affect individual health outcomes, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and gender differences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic consistency centered on occupational health psychology. Her research employs both variable-oriented and person-oriented approaches to examine job insecurity, work-home interference, stress responses, and health outcomes. A notable trend is her increasing focus on methodological innovation, particularly in studying workplace interventions and mental health among young adults. Her work bridges theoretical organizational psychology with practical workplace applications, often resulting in concrete recommendations for employers and policymakers. Two-year post-doc scholarship from the Anna Ahlström and Ellen Terserus Foundation (2005) Associate editor for the Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies (since 2021) Member of the Quality Council for the Swedish Work Environment Authority (2019-2022) As an academic supervisor, Lindfors has mentored an impressive number of doctoral students, with completions spanning from 2008 to the projected 2025 graduation of Anna S Tanimoto. She has served as main supervisor for numerous successful academics who have gone on to professorial positions, including Ulrica von Thiele Schwarz at Mälardalen University College. Her supervisory approach appears comprehensive, extending beyond thesis completion to postdoctoral mentorship and career development. Regarding research funding, she has secured significant grants from AFA Försäkring for projects examining organizational interventions for health-promoting work, and has been involved with Stockholm Stress Center, a FORTE-financed interdisciplinary research center. Her work demonstrates sustained success in attracting competitive research funding across multiple domains of occupational health. Lindfors leads the research group 'Harmful use in the workplace – prevention and intervention,' which addresses critical issues related to alcohol, drug, and gambling problems in professional settings. She has also been instrumental in shaping the Department of Psychology's strategic direction, serving as chairman of the board of the Stockholm University Department of Psychology (SUPK) from 2016-2024 and currently as a regular member of the Department's board for 2024-2026. Her collaborative approach is evident in her involvement with multiple interdisciplinary projects, including those examining natural environments, cognitive abilities in military contexts, and school environments' impact on youth mental health.
Wei Li is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Nova Southeastern University's College of Computing & Engineering. He joined NSU in 2005 after earning his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on enhancing computer system security through interdisciplinary approaches, including network security, artificial intelligence applications, and software engineering practices. Dr. Li’s research areas encompass computer security, network security, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and database systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical cybersecurity solutions, such as improving intrusion detection systems, analyzing social engineering attack vulnerabilities, and developing machine learning models for IoT security. His recent publications (2020–2025) address topics like password policy effectiveness, remote worker cybersecurity risks, and adaptive deep learning models for anomaly detection. These contributions highlight his focus on mitigating organizational cybersecurity risks through empirical studies and innovative technical solutions. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advising record remains unspecified, and no active labs or teams are mentioned.
Nishat Babu is a Lecturer in the Work and Organisation group at Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University. She holds a PhD from Aston Business School (2016) and has prior academic experience as a Lecturer at Aston University (UK) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen Qatar campus. Her professional credentials include Chartered Psychologist status from the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Associate Fellow of the BPS, alongside a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her research focuses on organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility (CSR), employee well-being, and leadership dynamics. Key themes include the impact of leadership styles on ethical behavior, pandemic-induced work-family adaptations, and duty of care in transnational education institutions. She explores how organizational practices influence employee mental health, trust in leadership, and prosocial behaviors. Notable contributions include analyses of abusive supervision countermeasures, cross-national well-being during crises, and the dual role of corporate volunteering beyond mere philanthropy. Her work bridges micro-level CSR theories with macro-organizational practices, emphasizing psychological capital and institutional ethics in global contexts. Awards: Chartered Psychologist (BPS), Associate Fellow of BPS, Fellow of HEA Research Highlights: 2025 focus on branch campus staff welfare, 2024 work on CSR amid abusive supervision, 2020 explorations of hypocritical organizations Teaching & Engagement: Expertise in Work and Organisation disciplines, with HEA-accredited pedagogical excellence
Joanna Blahopoulou serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of the Balearic Islands. She holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology and a BA in Psychology from Ludwig-Maximilian-Universität in Munich, Germany. Her academic appointment includes teaching responsibilities across multiple degree programs including Psychology, Social Work, and Education. Her research interests span several interconnected domains within social and organizational psychology. Dr. Blahopoulou has established herself as a leading researcher in sexual harassment prevention, work-life balance, telework dynamics, and the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on educational settings. Her work frequently addresses gender-related issues in workplace and educational contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear trajectory of research focused on contemporary workplace challenges, with a significant emphasis on pandemic-era adaptations and the evolving landscape of sexual harassment prevention. Her recent work has increasingly incorporated artificial intelligence applications in educational contexts, particularly examining ChatGPT's impact on academic integrity and learning processes. Dr. Blahopoulou actively participates in two major research groups: Estudios de Género (Gender Studies) and I+RhETOS (Psychosocial Research in Work, Human Resources and Education). These affiliations reflect her interdisciplinary approach that bridges psychological theory with practical workplace applications. As an educator, she teaches Work Psychology, Social Psychology of Groups and Organizations, and Creation and Direction of Work Teams across undergraduate and master's programs. She also contributes to continuing education through FUEIB (Fundación Universidad Empresa de las Islas Baleares), offering specialized certificates on team leadership and gender-based violence prevention.
Laura den Dulk is a Full Professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Department of Public Administration and Sociology within the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her research focuses on cross-national work-life policies, public sector management, and the impact of organizational practices on work-life balance. She holds editorial roles for journals like Community, Work & Family and has co-edited influential books on work-family dynamics and flexible work arrangements. She earned her PhD in Social Sciences from Erasmus University in 2001, focusing on work-family arrangements in European organizations. Her work emphasizes the role of managers, public sector policies, and European welfare regimes in shaping work-life balance. She contributed to EU projects like 'Quality of Life in a Changing Europe' and 'Gender, Parenthood, and the Changing European Workplace.' Her recent research explores leadership during crises, effects of remote work, and gendered academic career trajectories. She has published over 160 articles and has been cited extensively in fields like public administration and sociology. Her studies frequently address pandemic impacts on work dynamics, flexibility equity, and institutional policies across diverse contexts. Key collaborations include analyses of Dutch, British, and Slovenian workplaces, with a focus on how national contexts influence organizational policies. Her work bridges macro-level welfare state regimes with meso-level organizational practices, offering insights into sustainable work-life integration strategies.
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