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Ronald Kanterman serves as Adjunct Faculty in Fire Science and Professional Studies within the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. With 47 years of fire service experience, he currently holds the position of Executive Inspector for the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention while teaching at the university. His research interests span multiple critical areas of fire science and emergency management. Kanterman specializes in fire prevention strategies , occupational safety and health protocols for firefighters, and hazardous materials response . His work emphasizes practical applications in fire service administration and emergency management systems, with particular focus on leadership development and organizational resilience within fire departments. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent contribution to fire service literature, with publications spanning fire officer safety, hazardous materials response, and fire service leadership. The articles reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications with theoretical underpinnings in fire science, showing evolution from technical firefighting procedures toward broader organizational and leadership concerns in later publications. Over 180 published works in fire service literature Regular contributor to Fire Engineering magazine and Fireengineering.com Author of multiple textbooks including "Fire Officer's Guide to Occupational Safety and Health" (2019) Kanterman has taught for 32 years at various two and four-year colleges at undergraduate and graduate levels, including serving as an Adjunct Instructor at the National Fire Academy. He has been instrumental in fire service education through his long-standing involvement with the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC), where he has taught for 25 years and served on the Educational Advisory Committee. Beyond academia, he volunteers with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and serves as an Instructor for the Local Assistance State Teams program.

• Fire Science
• Emergency Management
• Fire Prevention
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Pierre-Jean Barlatier is an Associate Professor of Strategy at EDHEC Business School, holding a dual affiliation with the Foresight, Innovation and Transformation (FIT) Chair. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including current membership on the board of the Association Internationale de Management Stratégique (AIMS), research positions at GRM Lab (University Côte d'Azur) and BETA (CNRS-University of Strasbourg), and previous visiting appointments at RMIT University, University of Technology Sydney, and as a Marie Curie Fellow at Copenhagen Business School. Education: HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from University of Strasbourg (2015) PhD in Management Sciences from University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis (2006) Professor Barlatier's research centers on strategic management and organizational design applied to open innovation, with particular focus on digital transformation, knowledge management, and responsible innovation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in how organizations leverage social media, networks, and digital technologies for innovation. Recent studies examine the underutilization of social networks in open innovation processes and the evolving landscape of responsible innovation, addressing both economic and ethical dimensions. His publication trajectory reveals a clear evolution from foundational work in service development and digital organization toward contemporary challenges in responsible innovation and social media-enabled innovation ecosystems. Recent articles increasingly address the ethical, political, and managerial dimensions of innovation, reflecting growing scholarly and practical interest in sustainable and responsible approaches to technological advancement. Scientific Recognition: Marie Curie Fellow at Copenhagen Business School Active contributor to leading journals including Research Policy, Strategic Organization, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change Professor Barlatier maintains significant research partnerships across Europe and Australia, directing his work through the EDHEC FIT Chair while contributing to multiple research laboratories. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous co-authored publications addressing complex innovation challenges that require interdisciplinary perspectives. Current projects examine the integration of AI tools in innovation processes and the evolving relationship between social media platforms and corporate innovation strategies. His research environment includes the EDHEC FIT Chair, GRM Lab at University Côte d'Azur, and BETA laboratory at University of Strasbourg, creating a robust ecosystem for studying innovation from multiple institutional perspectives across the European research landscape.

• Open Innovation Management
• Strategic Management
• Digital Transformation
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Professor Birgit Loch is the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning & Teaching and Executive Dean of the Institute of Education, Arts and Community at Federation University Australia. She holds a PhD in computational mathematics and qualifications in tertiary teaching, management, and company direction, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. Her career spans leadership roles at multiple institutions, including the University of New England, La Trobe University, Swinburne University of Technology, and others, where she advanced teaching innovation and faculty development. Her research focuses on mathematics education, educational technologies, blended and online learning, pen-enabled tools, open educational resources, and fostering teaching-focused academic models. She champions student and staff experience enhancements through digital learning and peer-support initiatives, notably co-founding the WATTLE women’s leadership program. Recent publications highlight her work on teaching-focused faculty roles, pandemic-driven educational technologies, student-created resources, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Themes include reducing statistics anxiety, optimizing blended learning, and promoting equity through peer support. Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation Australian Award for University Teaching Best concise paper award at Ascilite 2021 Several university teaching awards Loch’s grant and project history includes multi-institutional studies on technology adoption (e.g., tablet PCs, screencasts) and leadership in programs like PeCALE and SJIDE. She actively engages with professional networks, including the Australian Mathematical Society and ASCILITE.

• Mathematics education
• Mathematics support
• Educational technologies
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Steven Tam is a tenured Professor of Management at the College of Business and Technology , Western Illinois University . He teaches strategic management, entrepreneurship, and international business at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Education: PhD in Management, University of Surrey, UK Executive Education in Advanced Management, Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley MBA in Business Administration, University of Central Missouri BSBA in Computer Information Systems, University of Central Missouri Research Focus: Dr. Tam’s interdisciplinary work bridges organization theory with corporate strategy, workplace learning, leadership dynamics, and organizational performance/growth. Key areas include Chinese Guanxi (ethics), interfirm alliances, process innovation, and SME development. Professional Highlights: Multi-time nominee for teaching excellence awards Publishes in reputable, high-impact scholarly journals Regularly presents at international conferences as session chair/keynote speaker Contributes editorial work to business journals Notable quotes: "A strategic mind includes not only what for but also what if ." and "A responsible decision maker is committed to a habit of comparing all foreseeable odds." Contact: Office: Stipes Hall 419 Phone: (309) 298-1535

• Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
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Ben Morrison is a researcher at Charles Sturt University , specializing in the intersection of psychology, artificial intelligence, and decision-making systems. His work focuses on human-computer interaction, virtual client simulations for professional training, and the ethical implications of algorithmic aids in workplaces. Research interests include: Cognitive load and information processing in AI systems Empathy in human-robot interaction User acceptance of decision support systems Enhancing psychology education through simulation technology Algorithmic performance in high-stakes environments Recent publications analyze: Virtual training tools for psychology graduates Human-AI collaboration dynamics Methodological constraints in experimental design Workplace technology adoption patterns Decision-making under algorithmic influence Scientific awards: Best Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making article (2016) Best Paper ACAP Conference (2019) Media contributions include analyses of AI disruption in psychology and worker health impacts of emerging technologies.

• Psychology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Load
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Kin-Chung Al Au serves as Senior Lecturer and Director of the Roots & Wings 2.0 Programme at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with academic credentials including a Ph.D. from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), M.Phil. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and B.Soc.Sci. from HKU. His educational background comprises: Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Hong Kong M.Phil. in Psychology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Hong Kong Dr. Au's research specializes in interpersonal dynamics, with primary focus on conflict resolution and negotiation strategies within organizational frameworks. He investigates how social cognitive mechanisms influence interpersonal interactions across cultural contexts, examining constructs like self-construal and dominance-submissiveness patterns. His work bridges theoretical social psychology with practical workplace applications, particularly in cross-cultural communication and team dynamics. Recent publications demonstrate consistent investigation of dyadic conflict resolution mechanisms, organizational justice perceptions, and newcomer socialization processes. His methodological approach combines experimental designs with survey methodologies to analyze how individual differences interact with interpersonal dynamics to shape negotiation outcomes and task performance. Key thematic threads include cognitive-affective processes in conflict, justice dimension differentiation, and goal-oriented adaptation behaviors. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in the available text.

• Conflict and Negotiation
• Social Cognition
• Organizational Behavior
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Dr. David Hall is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business & Law, School of Organisations, Systems and People. He serves as Course Leader for the MSc Human Resource Management and MSc Global Human Resource Management (Distance Learning) programs. Biography: David brings 20+ years of industry experience from international companies and consulting to his teaching practice. Key Expertise: Work-Based Learning, Strategic People Management, Organizational Development Research Focus: Organizational influence on employee behavior, management interventions, and workplace learning His research outputs (24 total) cover organizational development, workplace learning, and HRM, with a notable book co-authored in 2013. He pioneered the Level 7 Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship at Portsmouth and contributed to SDG-related work in poverty reduction and sustainable development.

• Strategic People Management
• Organizational Development
• Work-Based Learning
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Maria Rasmusson serves as a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Pedagogy, Didactics and Educational Sociology, where she conducts research at the intersection of reading literacy, educational equity, and quantitative analysis of large-scale assessments. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with policy-relevant investigations into school systems across Nordic and international contexts. Her research program centers on comparative analyses of reading comprehension in digital versus print formats, emergent literacy development in multilingual preschool settings, and sociodemographic determinants of school absenteeism. Methodologically rigorous in quantitative approaches, she leverages PISA and other international datasets to examine equity dimensions across educational systems, with particular attention to how socioeconomic status, immigrant background, and gender influence learning outcomes. Her scholarship consistently connects empirical findings to practical implications for educational policy and classroom practice. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a sustained focus on school attendance patterns using cross-national PISA data (2023-2024), digital reading literacy trajectories (2018-2023), and early childhood literacy prerequisites (2023). The corpus demonstrates methodological consistency in large-scale quantitative analysis while expanding into emerging areas like online learning platforms and critical digital literacy. Geographic scope spans Sweden, Germany, Japan, the UK, and Nordic regional comparisons, reflecting her commitment to internationally contextualized educational research.

• Reading Comprehension
• Literacy
• School Absenteeism
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Susanne Kullberg is a Senior Lecturer in Technology at the Supply and Operations Management Department at Chalmers University of Technology. She also serves as the program manager for Economics and Production Engineering, demonstrating her leadership role in shaping engineering education at the institution. Her research interests focus on operations management, production engineering, and the intersection between industry practices and academic education. Kullberg explores organizational learning within production teams and investigates how industry representatives contribute to engineering education program development. Her work emphasizes continuous improvement processes, learning climate, and motivation in production environments. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the relationship between industry and academic institutions, particularly examining how advisory boards and industry representatives influence engineering education. Her research spans organizational models for sustainable production teams and methodological approaches to leadership development in manufacturing contexts. Kullberg actively participates in funded research projects, including studies on innovative organizational models for production teams funded by VINNOVA and methodological support for leadership development funded by AFA Insurance. Her collaborative approach is evident through her work with colleagues like Carl Wänström, Elin Edén, and Dan Paulin across multiple publications and research initiatives.

• Operations Management
• Production Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
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Jane T. Kurtzman, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, specializing in urology with dual clinical focus on adult reconstructive urology and gender-affirming surgical care. She practices at the University of Utah Hospital Urology Clinic and leads innovative global health initiatives through GU-IMPACTS, a multi-institutional program providing longitudinal urology training in Rwanda and Cambodia. Her educational trajectory includes: B.A. in Anthropology and Religion from Dartmouth College M.D. from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine General Surgery Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Urology Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Genitourinary Injury and Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Utah Dr. Kurtzman's research program centers on complex reconstructive challenges including radiation-induced injuries, neurogenic bladder management, and urethral stricture disease, with particular emphasis on surgical innovation for high-risk patients. Her gender-affirming surgery expertise addresses critical gaps in transgender healthcare, while her global health work through GU-IMPACTS develops sustainable training models for urologic care in resource-limited settings. Recent publications demonstrate methodological rigor across clinical outcomes research, surgical technique refinement, and healthcare equity analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals three dominant research vectors: (1) Technical innovation in urethroplasty and artificial urinary sphincter placement with focus on graft selection and complication prevention; (2) Healthcare disparities research examining bias in patient satisfaction metrics and access barriers to reconstructive procedures; (3) Global surgery capacity building through curriculum development and outcomes assessment in low-resource settings. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with systems-level improvements. As Co-Founder and Director of GU-IMPACTS, Dr. Kurtzman leads a pioneering effort to establish sustainable urology subspecialty training in Rwanda and Cambodia, addressing critical workforce shortages through longitudinal mentorship. Her clinical practice receives exceptional patient feedback (4.8/5 average from 18 reviews), with consistent praise for her technical expertise, compassionate communication, and commitment to patient-centered care across complex reconstructive cases.

• Urology
• Reconstructive Urology
• Gender-Affirming Surgery
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Brigitte K. Smith, MD, MHPE, FACS, FSVS is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery and Vice Chair of Education for the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. She directs the Vascular Surgery Fellowship and leads surgical education research initiatives. Education: Doctor of Medicine (University of Wisconsin), Master of Health Professions Education (University of Illinois at Chicago), Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency (University of Wisconsin) Research Interests: Dr. Smith specializes in surgical education, focusing on team-based experiential learning for value-driven healthcare, ACGME Milestone assessment tools, and integrated vascular surgery residency program development. Her work explores how training paradigms affect clinical judgment and resident preparedness. Recent Publications: Her articles analyze predictive analytics for surgical competency, frailty assessment in vascular surgery, robotic training barriers, and high-value care curriculum implementation. Key journals include Annals of Surgery , JAMA Surgery , and Journal of Vascular Surgery . Scientific Awards: Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery (FSVS), she has received grant support from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and the Association for Surgical Education.

• Surgical Education
• Vascular Surgery
• Clinical Assessment
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Brandon Koford is a Professor of Economics at Weber State University's John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics, where he has served on the faculty since 2010. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Economics from 2016-2022. Dr. Koford teaches a variety of economics and statistics courses including Principles of Microeconomics, Business Statistics, and Econometrics. Dr. Koford's educational background includes a PhD and MS in Economics from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky (2008 and 2005 respectively), and a BA in Quantitative Economics from Weber State University (2004). His research focuses on two primary areas: the valuation of publicly provided goods and services, where he has published on society's value for higher education and household valuation of recycling services; and health economics, where his work examines the relationship between human depression and wages, and the effect of sibling spacing on health outcomes. His publications demonstrate expertise across public finance, environmental economics, and health economics. Dr. Koford has received numerous prestigious awards including multiple Buehler Fellowships for both teaching and research, the Presidential Teaching Excellence Award, and the Burkhead Award for Best Article in Public Budgeting & Finance. His research has been recognized through various research challenge funds and fellowships throughout his career. Buehler Teaching Fellowship (2021-2024, 2018-2021) Presidential Teaching Excellence Award (2019) Buehler Research Fellowship (2015-2018) Burkhead Award 2011 for Best Article in Public Budgeting & Finance Faculty Sustainability Research Award (2013) As a dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Koford has received multiple teaching awards including the Alston Excellence in Teaching Award and several nominations for the Crystal Crest Rodney H. Brady Master Teacher Award. His research funding includes the Smith Research Fellowship and the Research Challenge Trust Fund II Gatton Doctoral Fellowship. Outside of academia, he enjoys hiking, climbing, and has a background in motorcycle riding through Utah's deserts.

• Public Economics
• Valuation of Public Goods
• Health Economics
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Dr. Michael Marinetto is a Senior Lecturer in Management at Cardiff Business School , specializing in business ethics, organized crime, and wealth inequality. His research examines how criminal organizations exploit legal frameworks for wealth accumulation and critiques academic publishing and institutional practices. Education : Bachelor's in Sociology, PhD in Business Ethics, Docent in Business Administration (Stockholm University) Research Focus : Marinetto investigates the ethical challenges in global business, the intersection of wealth and plutocracy, and the role of public intellectuals in universities. His work engages with Thomas Piketty's theories and analyzes data breaches like the Panama Papers as social science data. Article Trends : His recent publications span business ethics, media analysis (e.g., The Wire ), and critiques of academic systems. Topics include regulatory exploitation, public intellectualism, and financial crime dynamics. Scientific Awards : Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor (2018) Supervision & Grants : He has supervised PhD students on topics like prison labor and ethical investment. His work connects with global research networks and civic engagement initiatives. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with Cardiff Business School’s research groups on corporate social responsibility and investigative social science.

• Business Ethics
• Organized Crime
• Wealth Inequality
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Professor Maura Sheehan is a faculty member at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, with significant contributions to Human Resource Development , Talent Management , and Organizational Effectiveness . Her work spans sectors including Hospitality and Tourism , Agricultural Economics , and Sustainability . Research Themes: Training and Organizational Performance Transformational Leadership Sustainable Innovation Agricultural Knowledge Transfer Student Supervision: Co-supervisor for PhD projects on topics like global talent management, sustainability risks, and employee turnover in Guyana Second supervisor for doctoral studies in Business School since 2015 Key Publications: 2021: Meta-analysis of training-organizational performance relationships 2020: Integrated systems model for L&D effectiveness 2018: Talent management in hospitality 2017: Sustainability entrepreneur legitimation Grants: 2025–2027: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability Research funded by British Academy (£29,431) Professional Involvement: 2018: Participation in Ethical Finance & Community Development Forum 2016: Founding member of International Centre for Management and Governance Research

• Human Resource Development
• Talent Management
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior
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Dr Ryan McMullan is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), specifically in the Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research. He joined in 2018, focusing on improving hospital staff experiences and patient safety through experimental and observational research methods. His work spans medication safety, healthcare workflow optimization, and professional accountability culture change. Education: BA (Hons) and PhD in Psychology from Western Sydney University (2008-2016). His research uses mixed methods including cross-sectional surveys, simulation studies, and qualitative interviews. Key projects include evaluating electronic health record usability in intensive care units and studying the impact of co-worker unprofessional behavior on patient safety. Research interests include distractions in clinical settings, cost-benefit analyses of healthcare interventions, and non-technical skills training for surgical teams. He has authored 29 publications and led projects like the Medication Safety Evidence Briefings (2021). Awards: Dean's Doctoral Award (2017), MQ Professional Staff Grant (2019), and a European Social Psychology Summer School Travel Award (2014). He currently chairs a committee within the Australian Institute of Health Innovation.

• Medication Safety
• Health Services Research
• Patient Safety
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