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Beatrice PodtschaskeView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Management
• eHealth
• Human Factors Engineering
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Professor Beatrice Podtschaske serves as Professor of Healthcare Management & eHealth at the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Economics. She also holds the important position of Vice President for Curriculum Development, Digitalization, Equality and Diversity at the university. Her work focuses on bridging healthcare management with digital innovation, particularly in developing human-centered approaches to healthcare technology and processes. Dr. Podtschaske's research interests span multiple critical areas in modern healthcare: human-centered design of healthcare systems (Human Factors Engineering), user-centered innovation and implementation processes, and the integration of eHealth, robotics, and artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. Her work specifically addresses how technology can better serve patients and healthcare professionals through thoughtful design that considers the complex realities of medical environments. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on healthcare system optimization, particularly examining critical care information systems, patient safety, and the implementation of digital tools in medical settings. The research trends show increasing attention to artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, particularly in end-of-life care contexts through her CARE-AI project and FLAIR (Flensburg Artificial Intelligence Research) initiatives. Dr. Podtschaske is currently leading efforts to build a new nursing degree program at the university to address workforce shortages in healthcare. She is also actively involved with the Institute for eHealth and Healthcare Management (IEMG), where she serves as a contact person for business administration, academic student advising, and internships with a focus on healthcare management. Her career path includes significant international experience, having worked at Stanford University Hospital in patient safety and built a user research group at a medical technology company in Silicon Valley. This practical industry experience informs her academic work, giving her research strong real-world applicability and relevance.

• Enterprise Modeling
• Cybersecurity
• Multi-Level Modeling
• +5 more

Manfred Jeusfeld is a Professor of Information Technology at the University of Skövde's School of Informatics, Department of Information Technology. He specializes in enterprise modeling, cybersecurity, multi-level modeling, and critical infrastructure protection. His research integrates formal methodologies with practical applications in domains like product lifecycle management and data warehouse architecture. Research Interests: Multi-Level Modeling (formal semantics, tool implementation) Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructures (model-based analysis, vulnerability assessment) Conceptual Modeling Methodologies (enterprise architecture, ontological frameworks) Product Lifecycle Management (virtual factories, extended PLM systems) Key Projects: Leading the Virtual Factories of the Future (VF-KDO) research profile (2018–2026) ELVIRA project (EU ISF-funded cybersecurity analysis for smart grids) OMI project (teaching enterprise modeling tools for European education) Publications: Recent work emphasizes systematic literature reviews in cybersecurity modeling, formal verification of multi-level systems, and tool contributions like DeepTelos for ConceptBase. His work bridges theoretical model development with real-world applications in critical infrastructure protection.

• Entrepreneurship
• Cultural Transformation in Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability and Circular Economy
• +7 more

Dr. Renata Osowska is a Lecturer at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, actively contributing to research and teaching in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and higher education. She is affiliated with the Centre for Business Innovations and Sustainable Solutions and participates in interdisciplinary projects and conferences. Position: Lecturer, Business School Institution: Edinburgh Napier University Research Centre: Centre for Business Innovations and Sustainable Solutions Renata Osowska’s research focuses on the intersection of culture and entrepreneurship, particularly in transition economies like Poland, and the impact of migration on entrepreneurial potential. She explores how EU integration transforms entrepreneurial behavior and investigates minority and return migrant entrepreneurship. Her work also addresses sustainability in business models, including the circular economy and systemic sustainability. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in understanding entrepreneurial identity, student belonging in online spaces, and the role of national culture in shaping entrepreneurial activity. Topics span from cultural transformation and online education to migration-driven enterprise development. Scientific contributions include numerous conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles. Notable themes in her work include: Cultural and societal influences on entrepreneurship Online learning and student engagement Sustainable business innovation Migration and transnational entrepreneurship She has secured research funding, including for the ECSB-ISBE Workshop on Minority Entrepreneurship and Social Change (2025–2026), supported by the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. She actively supervises postgraduate students and contributes to academic events such as workshops with the Journal of Management Studies. Her supervision roles include serving as Director of Studies or Second Supervisor for PhD and Master’s students researching topics such as ethnic minority entrepreneurship, digital startups, and business incubation systems. Dr. Osowska is involved in research teams and collaborative groups, particularly those focused on social justice, ethics, and sustainable management. She contributes to initiatives promoting inclusive entrepreneurship and systemic sustainability within academic and policy contexts.

Solon MagrizosView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Ethical Consumers
• Sustainable Tourism
• +7 more

Dr. Solon Magrizos is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the Birmingham Business School and the Department of Marketing. He serves as the Programme Director for the Distance Learning MBA, reflecting his leadership in academic programs. His research and teaching focus on ethical business practices, sustainability, and consumer behavior. Education: PhD, Department of Marketing and Communications, Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece (2015) MBA, Brandeis International Business School, Boston, USA (2005) Dr. Magrizos's research centers on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ethical consumers, sustainable tourism, and social enterprises. He investigates how CSR impacts SMEs and social enterprises, consumer responses to CSR initiatives, and broader issues in responsible consumption. His work increasingly explores the sharing economy and unconventional consumption patterns such as anti-consumption. His teaching includes Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy, Business Communications, and Public Relations. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in sustainability-focused consumer behavior, CSR innovation during crises, talent management in hospitality, and the psychological and temporal dimensions of anti-consumption. His research spans disciplines including marketing, sociology, organizational behavior, and sustainability. Scientific Contributions: Active researcher in CSR, ethical consumption, and sustainable tourism Published in leading journals such as Journal of Business Research , Business Strategy and the Environment , and Sociology Involved in European-funded research projects like ResponsibleMED and COGITA Dr. Magrizos has co-supervised PhD students and is open to advising postgraduate researchers in areas related to responsible consumers, companies, tourists, and employees. He has also contributed to research dissemination through conferences and collaborative events, including with the British Academy of Marketing. He is based at the University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership.

Dirk KalmringView profile

Professor

• Business Informatics
• Business Process Management
• Decision Analytics
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Prof. Dr. Dirk Kalmring is a Professor of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Business Studies, Hochschule Düsseldorf (University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf). His academic work focuses on business process management, decision analytics, and IT applications in business contexts. He teaches courses including Business Process Management, Business Informatics, and IT Applications, and leads project modules on topics like supply chain analysis and IT-supported business methods. Prof. Kalmring's research spans several key areas in business informatics: business process management (BPM), decision analytics, process mining, robotic process automation (RPA), information security, and knowledge management. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in modeling business processes using standards like BPMN and DMN. He has developed strong industry partnerships with companies such as UiPath, Signavio, and Fluxicon to enhance practical learning experiences for students. His recent publications reflect trends toward digital transformation in business processes, with increasing focus on decision automation, process optimization through RPA, and security in digital business environments. The research shows a progression from foundational work in knowledge management to current applications in process mining and decision analytics. Scientific awards include nominations for 'Professor des Jahres' (Professor of the Year) in 2023, 2018, and 2015, recognizing his excellence in practical-oriented teaching that prepares students for professional careers. Prof. Kalmring actively engages students through project modules where they work with real industry partners like Tsurumi Europe GmbH and GBTEC Software AG. These projects focus on practical applications of business process modeling, supply chain optimization, and digital transformation. His teaching approach emphasizes bridging academic theory with industry practice. He leads a working group that collaborates with various industry partners including UiPath, Signavio, Fluxicon, and MID GmbH on research and teaching initiatives related to business process management, decision modeling, and enterprise architecture.

Torsten KlieView profile

Researcher

• Cyber-physical systems
• Autonomic Communication
• Policy-based management
• +4 more

Torsten Klie serves as Managing Director and Senior Research Associate ( Akademischer Oberrat ) at the FAU Research Center Embedded Systems Initiative (FAU ESI) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. He is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, specifically the Chair of Computer Science 12 (Hardware-Software Co-Design). Dr. Klie received his PhD in Computer Science (Dr.-Ing.) from Technical University of Braunschweig in December 2008 under Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Wolf (1st Reader) and Prof. Dr. Stefan Fischer (2nd Reader). His academic journey began with a Diploma in Business Informatics from the same institution in January 2003, preceded by research positions at the Institute of Operating Systems and Computer Networks (2005-2009) and the L3S Research Center in Hanover (2003-2005). His research focuses on cyber-physical systems, autonomic communication, and policy-based management, with increasing emphasis on industrial applications under Industry 4.0 frameworks. His work spans from foundational network management systems to current explorations of sustainable smart industry through the Industrial Internet of Things. Dr. Klie has developed a distinctive research trajectory examining how embedded systems can enable smarter industrial processes through advanced communication architectures and autonomous management approaches. Analysis of his publications from 2009-2025 reveals a clear evolution from theoretical network management frameworks toward practical industrial applications. His recent work increasingly addresses sustainability in industrial contexts, embedded AI implementations, and open-source hardware approaches to cyber-physical systems. The recurring theme across his career is the integration of hardware and software systems to create more autonomous, efficient, and responsive embedded solutions for industrial applications. Dr. Klie teaches courses on cyber-physical systems at FAU and previously taught computer networks, distributed systems, and operating systems at Technical University of Braunschweig. His teaching portfolio includes multiple specialized seminars on advanced networking topics, real-time sensor networks, and security in distributed systems. He leads the ESI Application Center focused on Sustainable Smart Industry – The Industrial Internet of Things as a Model for Sustainable Industrial Value Creation as part of the Emerging Fields Initiative. His current research direction emphasizes how embedded systems can drive sustainable industrial transformation through smarter connectivity and autonomous decision-making capabilities.

Maria Letizia RuelloView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Sustainable Construction
• Waste Valorization
• +3 more

Maria Letizia Ruello serves as a Researcher in the Department of Materials, Environmental and Urban Engineering (SIMAU) at Polytechnic University of Marche's School of Engineering. Her academic work focuses on sustainable materials development with particular emphasis on waste valorization for construction applications and indoor environmental quality improvement. Her research spans multiple critical areas in modern materials engineering including: Conversion of industrial and agricultural waste streams into functional building materials Development of photocatalytic coatings for indoor air purification Alkali-activated systems for hazardous waste immobilization Nanofiber technologies for particulate matter filtration Circular economy approaches in construction material production Analysis of her recent publication record (2021-2025) reveals strong focus on practical environmental solutions, particularly in transforming mollusk shells, coffee husks, and industrial ashes into high-value construction materials. Her work consistently bridges laboratory innovation with pilot-scale validation, demonstrating commitment to real-world implementation of sustainable technologies. While no formal awards are documented in the available materials, her extensive publication output in high-impact journals demonstrates significant contribution to materials science and sustainable engineering fields. Dr. Ruello's work shows strong alignment with European circular economy initiatives and sustainable construction trends, particularly through her involvement in Horizon Europe framework projects as indicated by university research portals.

Daniel SchellerView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Policy
• Urban Governance
• Neighborhood Development
• +4 more

Daniel Scheller serves as Associate Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program within the Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University. Holding a Ph.D. in Political Science from Florida State University, he maintains active scholarly contributions across urban governance, neighborhood development, and public administration pedagogy, with publications spanning Urban Affairs Review and Journal of Urban Affairs. His research program critically examines neighborhood governance structures including homeowners associations (HOAs) and their impacts on civic participation, racial dynamics, housing markets, and public goods provision. Scheller investigates how local institutions shape community development while advancing statistical methodologies for public affairs education, particularly through innovative applications of R programming in hybrid and asynchronous learning environments. Scholarly output from 2014-2024 reveals consistent engagement with urban policy challenges, including pandemic-era impacts on urban design and voter behavior, fire department operational efficiency, and walkability economics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance solutions, emphasizing neighborhood-level democracy and data-driven decision-making in public administration. No scientific awards were documented in available materials. As MPA Director, Scheller oversees graduate program administration and student advising, though specific mentorship details and grant funding mechanisms remain unspecified in current documentation. His leadership role underscores commitment to developing public service professionals through curriculum innovation in statistical analysis and policy implementation.

• Plagiarism Detection
• Fault Prediction in Software Systems
• Software Metrics
• +3 more

Mike Child is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing, London South Bank University . He joined the university in 2000 as a research assistant, focusing on web systems and plagiarism detection tools, and became a full-time lecturer in 2007 after completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education. His academic expertise spans software metrics, fault prediction, and plagiarism detection. Education : PhD (2016), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (2006-2008), MSc in Object-Oriented Information Systems (2003-2005). Research Interests : Mike’s research focuses on the impact of software metrics on fault prediction, particularly variants of the Coupling Between Objects metric. He has also contributed to plagiarism detection methodologies and collaborated on knowledge transfer partnerships for integrated project management environments in visual effects and animation industries. Article Trends : Mike’s publications over the past decade highlight his work on software metrics (2019), Java system analysis (2014), and plagiarism detection techniques (2010). These works intersect with disciplines like software engineering, academic integrity, and computational methods. Grants & Collaborations : He served as lead academic for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project, developing an integrated project management environment for visual effects and animation asset production, addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and financial planning.

Hee Kyoung ChangView profile

Lecturer

• Global Governance
• International Regime
• Intellectual Property Rights
• +6 more

Dr. Hee Kyoung Chang is a Lecturer at the Institute of Political Science and the Institute of East Asian Studies (IN-EAST) at the University of Duisburg-Essen, where she has been employed since April 2020. She previously served as a Visiting Scholar and Lecturer at the Institute of Korean Studies at Freie Universität Berlin from 2011 to 2020. Her academic appointments demonstrate a strong commitment to East Asian studies, particularly focusing on Korean politics and international relations. Dr. Chang earned her PhD in Political Science from Seoul National University in 2014, with her doctoral thesis titled 'International Regime Changes and Norm Dynamics with focus on the TRIPS Agreement's revision,' which was awarded with distinction (usunonmunsang). She also holds an MA (2003) and BA (1999) in Political Science and Education, respectively, from Seoul National University. Her research focuses primarily on global governance, international regimes, intellectual property rights in international relations, North Korea in IR, and IR theory. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in Korean Peninsula politics, with numerous publications analyzing North Korean politics, South Korean civil society, and regional dynamics. She has developed a unique comparative perspective through her research on German reunification and its implications for Korean Peninsula issues. Dr. Chang's scholarly output shows a clear evolution from early work on North Korea's foreign policy in the 1990s to contemporary analyses of global governance challenges, civil society responses to international crises, and the geopolitical implications of cultural phenomena like BTS's global influence. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, international relations theory, and area studies. PhD with distinction (usunonmunsang) from Seoul National University Regular contributor to international media outlets including Wall Street Journal and ISPI Commentary Presents at major international conferences worldwide As an educator, Dr. Chang teaches courses on Understanding North Korean Politics, The Korean Peninsula in IR, Women's Civil Movement, and Academic Korean Writing. She also provides orientation for outbound exchange students to Korea, demonstrating her commitment to academic exchange and student development. Her professional activities extend to conference organization, having served as panel chair for discussions on North Korea's participation in international environmental institutions.

• Sustainable Development
• Innovation Systems
• Circular Economy
• +3 more

Remi Elzinga is an Assistant Professor and PhD candidate at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development , Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University. His work focuses on the dynamics of innovation systems and sustainable transitions, particularly in the context of circular economy practices across renewable energy technologies, textiles, bioplastics, EV batteries, and ICT sectors. University: Utrecht University Department: Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development Research Themes: Mission-oriented innovation policies, circular economy transitions, problem-solution constellations, and systemic change in technological systems. Elzinga's research explores how actors like entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry leaders can accelerate sustainability transitions through strategic activities and innovation system management. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical case studies to assess system performance and policy responses in circular economy contexts. Recent publications analyze the interrelation between problems and solutions in mission-driven systems, circular supply chains in ICT and plastics, and adaptive strategies for sustainable innovation. Elzinga actively engages in workshops and presentations, often collaborating with advisors Marko Hekkert and Matthijs Janssen. Contact: r.elzinga@uu.nl

Fenfang LinView profile

Lecturer

• Marketing Strategy
• B2B Marketing
• SMEs Branding
• +3 more

Dr Fenfang Lin serves as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, holding a PhD in Marketing from the University of Edinburgh. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), she previously led the MSc Digital Marketing program (2018-2022) and maintains active roles in research leadership and curriculum development. Her educational qualifications include: PhD in Marketing, University of Edinburgh Lin's research centers on strategic marketing with emphasis on B2B contexts, particularly SME branding in emerging markets. She investigates how marketing capabilities, technological competencies, and resource allocation drive innovation and performance under uncertainty. Her methodological approach integrates survey questionnaires, interviews, netnography, and mixed-methods analysis, focusing on practical applications for resource-constrained organizations. Current projects examine marketing analytics implementation, IT competency impacts, and sustainable capability development. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on SME branding challenges, product innovation mechanisms, and risk management in volatile markets. Her work demonstrates strong regional expertise in Chinese manufacturing and emerging economies, with growing attention to digital transformation impacts on traditional business models. The interdisciplinary nature of her research bridges marketing theory, strategic management, and organizational behavior. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Lin actively supervises PhD candidates Sara Narimanfar and Zhilin Cai in Business Studies & Management, welcoming new students in SME strategy, B2B branding, nation branding, and sustainable marketing. Her teaching portfolio includes module coordination for Strategic Brand Management (MANG6334), Strategic Marketing Decision (MANG6131), and Digital Marketing Strategy (MANG6560) across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Prior to Southampton, she taught at Edinburgh Business School and gained industry experience in life insurance, retail, HR consultancy, and export entrepreneurship. She contributes to the Centre for Marketing Research and Centre for Behavioural Experimental Action and Research (C-BEAR), fostering collaborative work on experimental approaches to marketing challenges.

Andrea RozarioView profile

Assistant Professor

• AI in Accounting
• Auditing Technology
• Financial Reporting Quality
• +4 more

Andrea Rozario is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, auditing technologies, and financial reporting quality. She explores topics such as AI-driven audit methodologies, regulatory impacts on innovation, and the use of social media data in financial risk assessments. Rozario's work emphasizes practical applications of emerging technologies in accounting practices, including robotic process automation (RPA) and blockchain. Her recent articles analyze how AI laws influence corporate innovation, the role of consumer sentiment in revenue risk evaluation, and the implementation of RPA in accounting workflows. Despite the breadth of her research, no specific honors or awards are listed in her profile. Rozario teaches courses in accountancy and is affiliated with the Gies College of Business, though detailed information about grants or advising is not provided in the text. Rozario’s work bridges academic inquiry and real-world auditing challenges, particularly in leveraging computational tools for enhanced transparency and efficiency in financial reporting. She has published in journals such as Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory and Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting , reflecting her commitment to advancing technology-driven accounting practices.

• Life Cycle Analysis
• Sustainability Assessment
• Renewable Energy Transition
• +4 more

Michele John is Professor and Director of the Sustainable Engineering Group (SEG) at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. As a resource economist, her research spans life cycle analysis, sustainability impact assessment, renewable energy transition, industrial symbiosis, and waste management. She leads internationally recognized research in industrial ecology and sustainability education. Her research examines eco-efficiency, sustainable materials, circular economy transitions, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Recycling Journal and organizes the Australian Sustainable Engineering Education Network. Analysis of recent publications shows consistent focus on sustainability education frameworks, waste valorization techniques, decarbonization roadmaps for heavy industries, and life cycle assessment methodologies. Her work frequently addresses policy-practice gaps in global sustainability transitions.

• Brand management and marketing strategy
• Strategic ambidexterity
• Frontlines research
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Thomas Lee is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, University of Wollongong, Australia. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Tasmania and bachelor's degrees in Management and Marketing from Curtin University. His research focuses on brand management, strategic ambidexterity, frontline employee behavior, and luxury branding. Lee's work explores how organizational strategies and market dynamics influence consumer behavior and business performance. His research outputs span cybersecurity in retail, workplace psychology, and sustainable housing, reflecting a blend of marketing, organizational behavior, and strategic management. Lee has secured grant funding, including the AEGiS grant (2022–2023), to investigate workplace competition's impact on service behaviors. He supervises PhD students on topics like customer incivility and frontline service excellence. Teaching interests align with his research, emphasizing brand strategy, strategic ambidexterity, and frontline motivation. Lee is available to supervise Master's and PhD students in related fields.