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Kelly GillespieView profile

Professor

• Health Law
• Medical Ethics
• Public Health Policy
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Kelly Gillespie is a Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University's School of Law. She holds a PhD in Health Care Ethics, JD, and BSN from Saint Louis University. Her expertise spans health law, ethics, and policy, with a focus on public health policy, controlled substances, pandemic ethics, and health inequities. She also holds a secondary appointment at the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics. Education: PhD in Health Care Ethics (2015), Juris Doctorate (2004), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1991), all from Saint Louis University. Research Interests: Controlled substances law, health inequities, bioethics, pain management, and healthcare policy. She has published extensively in law journals and interdisciplinary outlets, co-editing works on prescription drug diversion and pain policy. Award Highlights: SLU Research Institute Fellow (2023-2024), Robert W. Meserve Award (2021), and Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Teaching Award (2021). She has served on the NIH Partnership Consultation Board and chaired the ABA Opioid Crisis Task Force. Labs/Teams: Directs the Center for Health Law Studies, a nationally ranked program, and collaborates with the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare challenges, including opioid policy reform and pandemic ethics.

Smriti AnandView profile

Professor

• Leadership
• Diversity Management
• Flexible Work Arrangements (I-deals)
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Smriti Anand is a Professor of Management at the Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology . As James B. Finkl Endowed Professor and Assistant Director of the MBA Program , she combines academic leadership with industry expertise. Her research focuses on leadership frameworks , diversity implementation , and non-traditional work arrangements (I-deals) through multi-level and cross-cultural lenses . Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago M.B.A., Northwestern University B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ranchi University Her peer-reviewed publications appear in top journals like Academy of Management Journal , Journal of Applied Psychology , and The Leadership Quarterly , with 12+ years of editorial leadership as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Human Relations . Current research trends include: AI integration in organizational behavior Post-pandemic flexible work arrangements Overqualification dynamics in workgroups Cross-cultural caste discrimination impacts Emotional intelligence in leadership contexts Productivity implications of social distancing Scientific Awards : Sigma Xi/Illinois Tech Senior Faculty Research Award (2023) Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year (2018) Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) SIOP Scholar (2012) Emerald/EFMD Doctoral Research Award (2012) With 10+ years of high-tech industry experience (Motorola, Information Resources Inc.), she has managed $2M software product development portfolios and global cross-functional teams . Her teaching spans graduate (Leadership, Organizational Behavior) and undergraduate (Management Theory, Diversity) programs .

Ian RoperView profile

Academic

• Public Service Reform
• Agile Working Practices
• Hybrid Working
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Dr. Ian Roper is a Reader in Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management at the University of Essex's Essex Business School. With a PhD from the University of Glasgow, his career includes leadership roles such as Head of the OSHRM Group and Associate Director of Education. His research examines public service reforms, agile/hybrid working, employment regulation, HR professionalism, and modern slavery in supply chains. Research interests focus on: Transformation of work in public services through regulatory frameworks Implementation gaps in agile working methodologies Intersections between corporate social responsibility and HR practices Impact of employment policies on workplace equality His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on HRM innovations in public/private sectors, with recent emphasis on ethical frameworks in labor rights reporting, cross-cultural HR professionalization, and agile work practices. Article analyses reveal strong methodological diversity including comparative international studies, qualitative investigations of workplace power dynamics, and critical evaluations of corporate accountability mechanisms. Currently supervises PhD candidate Ashman Shahrudin Bin Khairuddin researching sustainable HRM paradoxes. Editorial contributions include former co-editorship of Work, Employment and Society and current board membership for the British Journal of Management .

Annika Wiklund-EngblomView profile

Associate Professor

• Innovative Learning Environments
• Digital Relational Competence
• Student-Centered Pedagogy
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Annika Wiklund-Engblom is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, Umeå University. Her research focuses on innovative learning environments, digital relational competence, and pedagogical design in both formal and informal educational contexts. Key Research Themes: Student-centered pedagogy, teacher power dynamics in digital classrooms, transmedia storytelling for social inclusion, and user experience in educational technology. Recent Projects: "Towards a student-centered learning in innovative learning environments" (2023-2026), validation of the TRCS scale for relational competence assessment, and studies on Finnish teachers' didactical designs in one-to-one computing environments. Collaborations: Active in Nordic research circles including NNILE (Nordic Network for Innovation in Education), with interdisciplinary work bridging education, technology, and gerontology. Her publications since 2023 demonstrate a strong focus on measuring and enhancing educational practices through mixed methods, particularly examining how digital tools reshape teacher-student relationships and enable sustainable learning ecosystems.

Sofia Österborg WiklundView profile

Research Fellow

• Educational Science
• History of Education
• Neurodiversity Studies
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Sofia Österborg Wiklund is a Research Fellow at Umeå University , affiliated with the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies . Funded by the Swedish Research Council, her postdoctoral work investigates the historical intersections of Swedish international aid and popular education, focusing on Nordic identity construction and exclusion mechanisms in aid worker training from 1960–1990. She also contributes to emerging fields like Neurodiversity Studies and Critical ADHD Studies through norm-critical educational research. Master’s degree in Social Science and Cultural Analysis PhD in Education from Linköping University (2019) Her research spans educational history, decolonial pedagogy, and neurodiversity, with recent publications addressing neurodivergent inclusion in academia, ADHD narratives, and critical analysis of Swedish development aid education programs. Current projects examine identity formation in Swedish folk high schools and transnational solidarity frameworks. Recent publications highlight her dual focus on historical educational analysis and neurodiversity advocacy , including interdisciplinary collaborations with research groups like Humanities Studies in Education (University of Oslo). She actively challenges deficit perspectives in ADHD studies and promotes inclusive research methodologies. Swedish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship Österborg Wiklund collaborates across institutions on global justice in education and neurodiversity, contributing to policy discussions on inclusive teacher education and academic equity.

Charissa FreeseView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Inclusive Employment Relations
• Organizational Change
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Charissa Freese is a Full Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Human Resource Studies within the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She holds an endowed chair in HRM and Social Security, funded by Instituut Gak. Her research focuses on inclusive employment relations, particularly for non-standard workers such as refugees, migrants, and people with disabilities. She has published over 100 articles and supervised 12 PhD candidates. Beyond Tilburg, she serves as a member of the executive board at Avans University of Applied Sciences and an extra-ordinary professor at North-West University, South Africa. Her expertise includes HRM practices for decent work, psychological contracts, organizational change, and the impact of digitization/robotics in workplaces. Collaborations involve external partners like companies and academic initiatives such as the Academic Collaborative Center Inclusive Labor Market. She teaches courses like 'Inclusive HRM' and contributes to executive education programs. Recent research highlights include disability inclusion strategies, job immobility dynamics, and migrant worker employability during crises.

Matt LodderView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Art History
• Tattoo History
• Body Modification Studies
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Dr Matt Lodder is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art History at the University of Essex, where he teaches European, American and Japanese art from the late 19th century to the present. He is also one of the University's Public Voice Scholars with research primarily focused on the application of art-historical methods to the history of Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present, with a principal focus on the professional era from the 1880s onwards. His research interests include: Tattooing and body modification in historical and theoretical contexts Lowbrow, outsider, countercultural, kitsch and erotic art & visual culture The visual and cultural contexts of sex and sadomasochism, including pornography Internet and digital art Methodologies of art historical and visual culture study Lodder has published extensively in academic venues including the Sculpture Journal and has contributed forewords for many popular books on tattooing. His first monograph, 'Painted People: Humanity in 21 Tattoos' was published by HarperCollins in 2022, followed by 'Tattoos: The Untold Story of a Modern Art' by Yale UP in 2024. His research demonstrates consistent focus on tattoo history, body modification practices, and the intersections of art with politics and sexuality across contemporary and historical contexts. His notable awards include the Best History Podcast at the UK's Independent Podcast Awards 2023 for 'Beneath the Skin.' He has also served as presenter of the television series 'Art of Museums' which aired across Europe. Lodder has supervised numerous PhD students in Art History and Theory, with completed theses covering diverse topics from London sex workers' ephemera to Japanese irezumi (tattoo) culture. His current research focuses on 'The History of Tattooing in Britain and America, 1600 - Present' and 'The Cultural Contexts of Operation Spanner / R v Brown.'

Uracha Chatrakul Na AyudhyaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Workplace diversity and intersectionality
• Unequal working lives and careers
• Work-life balance
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Dr. Uracha Chatrakul Na Ayudhya is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) and Reader in Work and Organization at Birkbeck Business School, University of London. She serves as Programme Director of MSc Human Resource Management and Assistant Dean for Equalities and Diversity in the School of Business, Economics, and Informatics (BEI). Her research focuses on workplace inequalities, intersectionality, and marginalized workers' lived experiences. She holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Manchester Metropolitan University and has held academic roles in the UK and Malaysia. Education: PhD Organisational Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University (2009) MSc Organizational Psychology, University of Manchester (2002) BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Manchester (2001) Her research explores topics like assisted fertility and work, agile working policies, and work-life balance. She has led funded projects on aging workforce dynamics and international student experiences. Awards include the 2019 European Management Review Best Paper Award. Dr. Chatrakul Na Ayudhya supervises PhD students in critical organizational studies and teaches modules on HRM, workplace wellbeing, and selection processes. She chairs equality committees and serves on editorial boards, including Work, Employment and Society (2018–2021).

Anne MollenView profile

Researcher

• Digitalization and Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Socio-technical Systems
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Anne Mollen is affiliated with the Department of Communications at the University of Münster. Her research focuses on digitalization, sustainability, and socio-technical systems, particularly in the context of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making. She holds a PhD from the University of Bremen (2018) and has held roles including Chair of YECREA (2016–2018) and Senior Policy & Advocacy Manager at AlgorithmWatch (2021–2022). Currently, she leads the 'SustAIn' project, developing sustainability criteria for AI systems. Educations: BA in Communication and Political Science at WWU Münster (2006–2009); MA in International Communications at the University of Leeds (2009–2011). Doctoral thesis on the socio-technical constitution of digital communication spaces. Research Interests : - Sustainability and AI ethics - Automation in media and public sectors - Algorithmic transparency and accountability - Digital self-determination - Infrastructures of data-centric technologies - Public sphere transformation Her recent publications (2022–2025) emphasize sustainable AI frameworks, algorithmic fairness, and workplace automation. She advises parliamentary groups and NGOs like Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and the ZVKI. Active in transnational policy development, including G7 conferences on digital governance. Grants and Projects: - Leads SustAIn: Sustainability Index for AI - Collaborative work with EU institutions and civil society on digital ethics - Advisory roles in tech policy and labor rights initiatives Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Communication Studies and participates in multidisciplinary research networks on AI governance.

Alyssa McGonagleView profile

Associate Professor

• Worker Health and Safety
• Workplace Well-being
• Disability Discrimination Prevention
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Alyssa McGonagle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Organizational Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research focuses on worker health, safety, and well-being, particularly addressing disability discrimination prevention, work ability perceptions, and interventions for employees with chronic health conditions. She explores proactive organizational strategies to support workers with chronic illnesses and investigates workplace factors influencing employee well-being. Key research areas include chronic health conditions in the workplace, workplace civility, leadership roles in fostering respectful environments, and the impact of job design on worker strain. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods, including diary studies and intervention design. McGonagle has contributed to validated measures such as the Job Leeway Scale and the Anticipated Work Discrimination Scale. Her articles highlight trends in workplace well-being, chronic illness management, and organizational interventions. Current projects emphasize designing evidence-based programs to promote work ability and reduce health-related workplace barriers. She has advised on studies involving healthcare workers, blue-collar employees, and college students, focusing on stressors, support systems, and intervention efficacy. Her work bridges organizational behavior, health psychology, and public policy to advance inclusive workplace practices.

Jeannie MorganView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indigenous Health Policy
• Gender and Economy
• Labor Studies
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Dr. Jeannie Morgan is an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies at Simon Fraser University, cross-appointed with the Labour Studies Program. She is a member of the Nisga’a Nation with over 20 years of experience working with Indigenous communities. Educational Background: She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of British Columbia and an MA in Sociology from Simon Fraser University. Research Focus: Morgan specializes in analyzing how federal and provincial policies shape intersections of health, wellbeing, and labor for Indigenous communities. Her work integrates academic expertise with community-based initiatives, having collaborated with organizations like the First Nations Health Authority and Vancouver School Board. Publications: Her research outputs critically examine media representations of sex workers, reproductive justice for Indigenous women, and labor precarity. Methodologically, she employs discourse analysis, qualitative fieldwork, and policy critique. Teaching: Current courses include INDG 250: Introduction to Indigenous Policy and LBST 305: Gendering Economy: Paid and Unpaid Labour.

Norbert EbertView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sociology of Work
• Employment Studies
• Critical Social Theory
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Norbert Ebert is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of Communication, Society and Culture, specializing in the Sociology of Work and Employment. His research investigates the sociological implications of precarious work societies through the lens of individualization, social differentiation, and integration processes. Ebert currently coordinates multinational research projects examining wellbeing in Australia's gig economy. His research explores: The transformation of work structures in late-modern societies Economic and political dimensions of precarious employment Critical theory applications to contemporary labor issues Social pathologies arising from economic individualization Ebert's publications demonstrate consistent focus on economic sociology themes, particularly analyzing how Keynesian economic principles manifest in modern precarious labor conditions. His recent work examines gig economy platforms and their impact on migrant worker wellbeing. He serves as lead researcher on several grants including 'Survival & Wellbeing among Migrant Precariat in Australia's Gig Economy' (2023-2026) and 'Delivering Inequality? Wellbeing & Survival in Australia's Gig Economy'.

Eric VogelsteinView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Ethics
• Ethical Theory
• Nursing Ethics
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Dr. Eric Vogelstein is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts (Department of Philosophy) and the School of Nursing at Duquesne University. He has been at the university since 2013 after earning his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin (2010). His research focuses on biomedical ethics, ethical theory, and nursing ethics, with expertise in topics like surrogate decision-making, medically-assisted dying, and moral expertise. Education: PhD, Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin (2010) MA, Philosophy, University of Colorado at Boulder (2003) BA, Philosophy, Brandeis University (2000) Research Interests: Dr. Vogelstein addresses both theoretical and practical issues in biomedical ethics, including ethical dilemmas in neonatal care, advance directives, and nursing practice. He advocates for nursing ethics as a distinct subfield within healthcare ethics and explores how ethical frameworks can guide clinical decision-making in morally complex situations. Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze ethical challenges in assisted suicide, pandemic resource allocation ( e.g. , equity in COVID-19 treatment), and moral distress among healthcare workers. He emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between philosophy and clinical practice to address evolving ethical questions in healthcare. Advising & Grants: While no grant details are specified, his work on nursing ethics education and clinical ethical decision-making suggests engagement with institutional or professional development initiatives. He advises on ethical dilemmas through his directorship role in the School of Nursing's ethics program. Labs/Teams: He collaborates with interdisciplinary ethics committees and nursing education programs at Duquesne, though specific lab affiliations are not mentioned in the provided materials.

Sumita RaghuramView profile

Professor

• Virtual Work
• International Human Resource Management
• Tech Workers
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Sumita Raghuram serves as the Alan and Lori Kessler Endowed Professor in Human Resource Management at San José State University's Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. With over 30 years of academic experience, she previously held faculty positions at Fordham University and Pennsylvania State University. Education Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from the University of Minnesota Research Focus Her work centers on virtual work dynamics , international HRM , and tech industry workforce issues , with deep exploration of employee identity formation, turnover drivers, engagement mechanisms, and well-being in technology-driven workplaces. Much research examines Indian contexts including call centers and software professionals. Publication Trends Recent work reveals strong emphasis on virtual team structures, cross-cultural telecommuting practices in Asia, and global HRM frameworks. Her scholarship bridges organizational behavior with technology impacts, particularly in emerging economies. Awards Best Paper Award, Journal of Management Inquiry (1996) Academic Leadership Professor Raghuram has mentored generations of HRM students while maintaining active research engagement. Her editorial roles for International Journal of Human Resource Management demonstrate field leadership. Professional Engagement She has served as visiting faculty at Copenhagen Business School, Bologna Business School, and Indian School of Business, extending her global research impact.

Meredith RalstonView profile

Professor

• Prostitution and Sex Tourism
• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Dr. Meredith Ralston is a Professor in the Department of Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), cross-appointed with the Department of Political & Canadian Studies. She has held this position since 1993, demonstrating long-term academic commitment. Her interdisciplinary work bridges feminist theory, political activism, and documentary filmmaking. Ralston earned her BA from the University of Toronto, MA from Sussex University, and PhD from Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on prostitution, sex tourism, and women’s political participation. Notable works include the 2021 book Slut-Shaming, Whorephobia, and the Unfinished Sexual Revolution , which critiques sexual double standards, and her documentaries Selling Sex (2015) and Hope in Heaven (2007), both challenging stigmatization of sex workers. These films have garnered awards such as the Beyond Borders Media Award and CBC broadcast recognition. Ralston’s academic interests include global feminist activism, the intersection of sex work and capitalism, and the role of marginalized voices in policy-making. Her publications span scholarly journals, edited volumes, and popular media, reflecting her commitment to accessible feminist discourse. Films: Selling Sex (2015), Hope in Heaven (2007), Why Women Run (1999) Key Awards: CBC broadcast license, Best Documentary at Big Bear Lake Film Festival Research Themes: Sexual autonomy, feminist theory, global South activism