جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Volker Ahrensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems Engineering
• Production Management
• Lean Production
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Volker Ahrens is a Professor of Production Management at NORDAKADEMIE since 2007. He also serves as Head of the Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) program and the International Business & Administration (B.Eng.) program, while acting as Coordinator of the Department of Engineering. His career spans academic and industrial roles, including leadership positions in medium-sized industrial companies and editorial work on VDI standards. Education: Diplom-Ingenieur in Mechanical Engineering (1989, Universität Hannover); Doktor-Ingenieur (1997, Universität Hannover) Industrial Experience: 10 years of executive management in industry, including König Metall GmbH & Co. KG and Wilhelm Schröder GmbH His research focuses on Systems Engineering and Production Management, with emphasis on lean production, quality management, and Industry 4.0. His publications since 2025 explore systemic approaches to socio-technical systems, cardboard engineering for collaborative design, and human-technology interaction in production environments. He has contributed extensively to process modeling, simulation of production systems, and meta-process frameworks like PDCA cycles. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in systemic production design, lean manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 applications. Key keywords include Systems Engineering, Production Management, Lean Production, and Quality Management. Subfields span socio-technical systems, simulation techniques, human-centered design, and cyber-physical system integration across industrial contexts. Volker Ahrens is actively involved in teaching, serving as a lecturer at Hochschule Karlsruhe (1998–2013) and Fachhochschule Vorarlberg (since 2017). He contributes to academic governance as a member of the NORDAKADEMIE faculty and chairs VDI committees on simulation standards for production systems. His advisory roles include peer reviewing for quality assurance agencies like FIBAA and ZEvA.

Nicole Ondruschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Transformation
• Innovation Management
• Design Thinking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nicole Ondrusch is a Professor at Heilbronn University (HHN) within the Faculty of Computer Science. She specializes in teaching methodological fundamentals of software engineering, including ERP systems, Design Thinking, Change Management, and digital transformation. Her research focuses on educational concepts for computer science technologies and future-relevant skills. Key Roles and Projects: Member of BW-CAR doctoral center Organizer of Barcamp Heilbronn, an unconference teaching project fostering student teamwork Principal investigator in funded projects like DigiTrans (digital transformation education) and DEV:GAMES (educational game development) SAP Academic Board DACH spokesperson since 2021 Research Interests: Her work emphasizes innovative teaching methods such as Design Thinking, agile project implementation, and digital experimentation. She explores ethical AI education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the societal impact of digital transformation. Nicole also develops practical teaching tools like virtual escape rooms and game-based learning frameworks. Grants & Partnerships: Funded by DAAD (DigiTrans), Stiftung Innovation, and others Collaborates with industry partners like SAP and local IT organizations (ConnectIT) Labs & Teams: She leads the Lab:D initiative, developing digital teaching platforms, and co-organizes the Barcamp, a student-led event integrating real-world project management and community building.

Bambang Trigunarsyahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Project Delivery
• Post-Disaster Reconstruction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Bambang Trigunarsyah holds a position at RMIT University since 2018, affiliated with the School of Property, Construction and Project Management (PCPM). He earned his BSc in Civil Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, a Master's in Civil Engineering (Construction Management) from the University of Indonesia, and a PhD in Engineering Project Management from the University of Melbourne. His career spans industry roles, including project engineering in Indonesia's oil and gas sector, academic leadership at the University of Indonesia, and international teaching/research appointments at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. Research interests focus on post-disaster reconstruction, infrastructure project governance, constructability of infrastructure, and project management in developing countries. Notable projects include risk management frameworks using blockchain, circular economy in Saudi construction, and BIPV energy solutions. He actively supervises HDR students in areas like public-sector project success determinants and thermal environment studies. Bambang serves as Higher Degree Research Delegate Authority (HDR DA) for the School of PCPM and teaches postgraduate project management programs. Professional memberships include AIPM, PMI, and ASCE. His industry advisory roles include Indonesia's National Construction Service Development Board (2002-2007) and Australia-Indonesia Centre's Infrastructure Cluster (2016-2018). Recent research emphasizes BIM applications in infrastructure preservation, risk assessment methodologies, and climate-resilient construction. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in emerging economies and complex project environments.

Ezequiel Reficcoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Responsible Management Education
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Social Entrepreneurship
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ezequiel Reficco is an Associate Professor at ESCP Business School's Madrid campus, specializing in Management. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at EGADE Business School (Tecnológico de Monterrey) and Chair of the Strategy Department at Universidad de Los Andes School of Management (Bogotá, Colombia). His academic journey includes a post-doctoral fellowship and Senior Researcher role at Harvard Business School (2001–2008). He co-authored books with Harvard University Press and published extensively in journals like the Journal of Business Ethics and Harvard Business Review . He is recognized globally for his research output, ranking among the top 10% of SSRN authors and #108 in Colombia's most cited researchers (2015). His research focuses on responsible management education, corporate social responsibility (CSR), inclusive business models, and strategic cross-sector partnerships. Key areas include leveraging business strategies to address poverty (BoP markets), fostering sustainability through innovation, and redesigning educational curricula for ethical leadership. His work bridges theory and practice, with consulting engagements for multilateral organizations and corporations like Inditex (owner of Zara). Notable achievements include awards from Universidad de Los Andes and Tecnológico de Monterrey for research excellence. He actively contributes to policy debates on social entrepreneurship and global development, emphasizing Latin American contexts. His recent articles highlight trends toward integrating CSR into core business operations and rethinking educational frameworks to address global challenges. Professional roles beyond academia include membership in Inditex's Social Council, advising on ethical practices and sustainability initiatives. His career reflects a commitment to aligning business strategies with societal impact, particularly in underserved markets and developing regions.

• Information Systems
• Business Systems
• Strategy and Organizational Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thompson S.H. Teo is a Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations (DAO) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. He holds editorial roles in top journals including European Journal of Information Systems, International Journal of Information Management, and Communications of the AIS. His research spans information systems strategy, business-IT alignment, e-commerce, sustainability, and AI's societal impacts. With over 200 publications, he ranked #143 globally in 2023 among business scientists (research.com) and was recognized in Stanford's top 2% global scientists (2021-2023). Awards include the Best Associate Editor Award (2017) and AIS Distinguished Membership. Thompson's research interests include IT adoption, cyberloafing, supply chain digitalization, and green innovation. He teaches courses on innovation, Industry 4.0, and strategic IT at undergraduate, masters, and executive levels. Notable contributions include frameworks for commute experience analysis and AI adoption market signals. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in sustainability, organizational behavior, and digital governance. Affiliations: NUS Business School, Distinguished Editorial Advisory Board (IJoIM), Senior Member (INFORMS) Grants & Leadership: Extensive editorial leadership, supervised China Scholarship Council PhD students, and executive programs on innovation design thinking. Key Contributions: Over 270 publications, four co-edited books on IT/e-commerce, and policy-relevant studies on environmental regulations and green tech adoption. His research often employs mixed methods (e.g., QCA for corruption analysis, PLS-SEM for cyberloafing models) and addresses global issues like fake news mitigation via ChatGPT and pandemic-era customer engagement in short videos.

Dennis Herhausenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Communication
• Customer Journeys and Experience
• Multichannel Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dennis Herhausen is a Full Professor of Marketing and Head of the Marketing Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s School of Business and Economics. Previously, he held positions as Associate Professor at KEDGE Business School, Visiting Professor at the University of St. Gallen, and Assistant Professor at the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on digital communication, customer journeys, multichannel management, and social media strategies, with publications in top-tier journals like the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research. His work addresses critical issues such as online firestorm mitigation, complaint de-escalation, and gig economy communication. He has been awarded multiple prestigious prizes, including the 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research Award and the 2019 William R. Davidson Award. Education: PhD in Marketing from University of St. Gallen (2011) Teaching: Courses on Customer Experience Management, Survey Research Methods, and Thesis Guidance Research Interests: His work explores digital marketing strategies, customer-centric innovations, and the dynamics of online platforms. Recent studies address topics like business-to-investor marketing signals, privacy orientation measurement, and machine learning biases in marketing. He actively contributes to editorial boards of journals including Journal of Marketing and Journal of Interactive Marketing. Awards: 2021 CBSIG Consumer Research in Practice Award 2021 Retail & Pricing SIG Best Paper Award 2021 SERVSIG Best Services Article Award 2020 William R. Davidson Award Grants & Editorial Work: His research has been funded by national/international grants, and he serves on multiple editorial boards. Notable datasets include studies on online retailer strategies and virtual brand sabotage responses.

Alistair Brandon-Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alistair Brandon-Jones (PhD, PGDip, BSc Hons) is a Full Chaired Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Bath's School of Management since 2014. He serves as Head of the Information, Decisions and Operations Division (2020–present) and holds Visiting Professor roles at Hult International Business School and Danish Technical University. His career spans academic leadership positions at Manchester Business School, Bath, and Warwick Business School, where he completed his PhD. Research Interests : Digitalisation of operations and supply chains, professional service operations, healthcare operations, and cybersecurity in AI systems. His work combines empirical methods with cross-sector collaborations, supported by UKRI, ESRC, EPSRC, and the Welsh Assembly Government. Key themes include telehealth integration , responsible AI deployment , and value-based procurement . Teaching & Consulting : He teaches Operations Management, Supply Chain, and Project Management across executive, MBA, and undergraduate levels, with consulting experience for Maersk, NHS, and Qatar Leadership Centre. His textbooks like Operations Management (10th ed., 2022) are globally cited. Scientific Awards : Times Higher Education Teaching Excellence Prize Association of MBAs (AMBA) Award Production Operations Management Society (POMS) Recognition Hult International Business School Teaching Prize Supervision & Projects : Currently supervising doctoral students in digital transformation, he leads two major projects: ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub (2020–2025) and Welsh Government Healthcare Integration (2009–2009). His research aligns with UN SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production) through supply chain innovations.

• Software Engineering
• Graph Transformation Systems
• Model-Based Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Reiko Heckel is a Professor of Software Engineering at the University of Leicester, serving as Director of Postgraduate Teaching for Computing degrees and Data Analytics Lead at the Leicester Innovation Hub. She previously held academic roles at the Technical Universities of Dresden and Berlin before joining Leicester in 2004. Her research focuses on graph transformation systems, model-based development, stochastic modeling, and formal methods in software engineering. She earned her PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Computer Science from TU Berlin in 1998. Her research interests span software engineering pedagogy, formal specification techniques, and applications of graph grammars in system modeling. Recent work explores stochastic graph transformations for social networks, transparency engineering in AI systems, and blockchain-based smart contract frameworks. Her contributions bridge theoretical foundations with practical applications in cybersecurity, data integration, and human-centric systems design. Key contributions include advancements in automated test case generation via graph transformations, visual contracts for software reverse engineering, and formal methods for complex system analysis. Her work frequently intersects with industry through collaborations via the Leicester Innovation Hub, emphasizing data analytics and technology transfer. Education: MSc Computer Science, Technical University of Dresden PhD (Dr.-Ing.), Computer Science, TU Berlin (1998) Leadership Roles: Head of Department (2014-2018) Director of Postgraduate Teaching (Ongoing) Research Themes: Model-Based Development Stochastic Systems Analysis Graph Neural Networks Trustworthy AI Her publications reflect a focus on formal methods, with recent trends in applying graph transformation techniques to social network modeling, blockchain smart contracts, and educational pedagogy.

• Conceptual Modeling
• Business Process Management
• Digital Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yves Wautelet serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, where he conducts research in conceptual modeling, business process management, and digital transformation. His work addresses critical challenges at the intersection of information systems engineering and business strategy, with particular focus on sustainability-driven modeling approaches and IT governance frameworks. His primary research interests include: Conceptual modeling methodologies and frameworks Business process management and information systems design Digital transformation strategies and implementation IT governance and business-IT alignment Sustainability-driven modeling for circular economy Agile software development practices and methods Requirements engineering with user stories Wautelet's recent publication record demonstrates significant scholarly productivity with numerous 2024-2025 publications spanning conceptual modeling frameworks for sustainability (Circulise), tools for identifying ambiguity in user stories (AmbiTRUS), and approaches to align strategic and operational agility. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications across diverse domains including healthcare, circular economy, software development, and organizational transformation. His research consistently applies model-driven approaches to solve complex real-world problems, often integrating sustainability considerations into information systems engineering. As a promotor and co-promotor, Wautelet currently supervises multiple doctoral research projects including: Automatic generation of conceptual models from textual descriptions (2024-2028) Sustainability-Driven Modeling Assistant for Twin Transition in Vietnam (2024-2028) Home Care Business Process Management using Distributed Ledger Technologies (2024-2028) Teaching Modeling Skills in BPMN formalism (2021-2025) His research is conducted through the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS) at KU Leuven's Brussels campus, where he contributes to advancing model-driven approaches for addressing contemporary business and technological challenges.

Amir Ghanbaripourمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Project Management
• Construction Project Management
• Gender Diversity in Project Organizations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir Ghanbaripour is a Discipline Lead in Planning, Property, and Project Management at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design, with a PhD in Construction Project Management (2020). He teaches postgraduate courses and leads the Project Management program. His expertise spans project management methodologies, systems thinking, organizational maturity, and gender equality in projects. He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) as Associate Director for Academic Outreach. Education: PhD in Construction Project Management (Bond University, 2020), MSc in Civil Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 2012), BSc in Civil Engineering (Amirkabir University of Technology, 2009). Research focuses on project success models, agile methodologies, and technology integration in construction education. He leads research projects on megaprojects, sustainable practices, and gender diversity in the industry. Grants include the 2023 FSD Research Project Grant (focusing on construction project strategies) and the 2023 FSD Deans Award (exploring robotics in manufacturing). He supervises PhD candidates and collaborates with national/international organizations on project management innovation.

Fabian Stingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Innovation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fabian Sting is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Supply Chain Management – Strategy and Innovation at the University of Cologne, Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. He also holds a part-time Chaired Professorship of Digital Supply Chain Innovation at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, where he previously served as Associate and Assistant Professor. He has been a visiting professor at Singapore Management University and IESE Business School, and held a postdoctoral fellowship at INSEAD. Education: Doctorate in Production Management (Dr. rer. pol., summa cum laude), WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management M.Sc. in Mathematics - Methods and Models, University of Hagen Diploma in Management Science, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Exchange studies at University of Melbourne His research centers on digital innovation, Industry 4.0, strategy implementation, and employee-driven innovation in operations and supply chains. He investigates how organizations innovate processes, manage change, and harness front-line employee ideas. His work integrates behavioral and strategic perspectives in operations management. His recent publications in MIS Quarterly , Management Science , Academy of Management Journal , and Harvard Business Review reflect a strong trend toward digital transformation, idea evaluation biases, and collaborative innovation mechanisms. The articles emphasize knowledge transfer, learning-by-doing, and the behavioral aspects of digital change. Scientific Awards: Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize, MIT Sloan Management Review Jürgen Hausschildt Award for Innovation Management, VHB Top Academic Article Award, ERIM Fabian Sting serves as Associate Editor for Management Science and Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management . He has received multiple teaching awards for courses such as "Operations Management" and "Primaire Processen." He is Academic Director of the Industrial Excellence Award in Europe, in collaboration with IESE, INSEAD, and WHU. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable industrialization. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams in the provided texts.

Natalie Simpsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emergency Response Operations
• Supply Chain Logistics
• Educational Technology

Dr. Natalie Simpson is Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Programs at the University at Buffalo's School of Management, Department of Operations Management and Strategy. She holds a PhD and MBA from the University of Florida, and a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts. Her research explores emergency response systems , supply chain logistics , and educational technology , with particular focus on operational challenges in crisis management. She investigates hyper-project coordination in emergency contexts and resource allocation frameworks for incident commanders. Simpson's scholarly contributions show strong emphasis on: Modeling emergency response operations and supply chain vulnerabilities Developing pedagogical innovations for operations management education Analyzing healthcare workflow efficiency and disaster management systems Her extensive recognition includes: Decision Sciences Institute's Best Case Studies Award (2005) National Instructional Innovation Award (2004) SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2002) Grinter Fellowship and Matherly Scholarship As Academic Director of Digital Access Education, she leads technology-enhanced learning initiatives and advises graduate programs. Administrative responsibilities include heading the Digital Access Working Group and serving on editorial boards for Decision Sciences.

Alfredo Capozuccaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Software Engineering
• Dependable Systems
• Computing Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alfredo Capozucca is a full permanent Researcher at the Department of Computer Science (DCS) within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Luxembourg (2010) and an M.S. from the National University of Rosario, Argentina (2003). His research focuses on modern software engineering methods, dependable systems, and computing education, with an emphasis on formal verification and sustainable computing practices. Capozucca has contributed to the design of courses at undergraduate and master's levels, including serving as Deputy Programme Director for the BSc in Computer Science from 2021-2024. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in education and industry. Research interests prominently include AI in education (e.g., ChatGPT's role in formal specification writing), formal verification techniques, and the integration of DevOps philosophies into academic curricula. He has authored numerous papers on topics ranging from security policy analysis to energy-efficient transactional models. Capozucca's contributions extend to open-source projects and tool development, such as the Messir UML requirements engineering tool. His teaching spans software engineering fundamentals, dependability, and modern DevOps practices, reflecting a commitment to aligning education with industry needs. Key professional roles include R&D engineer positions (2004-2006) and leadership in educational program design. His research infrastructure is based at the Maison du Nombre facility in Luxembourg. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record and teaching contributions highlight sustained academic engagement.

• Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
• Adversarial Robustness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mathias Lécuyer is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC) , part of the Faculty of Science . His research focuses on trustworthy AI systems, with emphasis on privacy (differential privacy), adversarial robustness, and causal machine learning. He leads the Systopia Lab and collaborates with groups such as UBC S&P, TrustML, and CAIDA. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University (2019), MSc from Columbia University (2013) and École Polytechnique (2011). Research Interests: Ensuring rigorous guarantees for AI systems via differential privacy, robustness against adversarial attacks, and causal inference. His work spans theoretical foundations and practical implementations in areas like privacy-preserving systems, federated learning, and transparent machine learning. Awards: SOSP Distinguished Artifact Honorable Mention (2024), Google Research Award (2022), Bourse Carnot Fellowship (2011), and UBC’s top teaching evaluations (2021). Advising & Service: Supervised over 20 students (PhD, MSc, undergrad) across privacy and machine learning topics. Serves on PCs for top conferences (OSDI, S&P, NeurIPS) and organizes workshops like TrustML @ UBC. Actively mentors high school students in ML research through outreach programs. Labs/Teams: Leads the Systopia Lab at UBC, focusing on AI safety and privacy. Collaborates with MSR, Google, and industry partners on practical system implementations.

Nikolai Matniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Control Theory
• Robotics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Nikolai Matni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer and Information Science and is a member of the Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences (AMCS) graduate group. His research focuses on integrating learning, optimization, and control for safety-critical and data-driven cyber-physical systems, with applications in robotics, autonomy, and distributed control. Secondary Appointment: Computer and Information Science (University of Pennsylvania) Labs/Centers: GRASP Lab, PRECISE Center His research bridges machine learning, robust control, and autonomous systems, particularly in developing guaranteed-safe strategies for cyber-physical systems. He emphasizes the importance of reliability and robustness in learning-based control for applications like self-driving vehicles and agile robots, where failures could be catastrophic. Recent publications highlight advancements in vision-based robotic control, neural ODEs for motion planning, adversarial exploration strategies, and stability-constrained learning. These works span conferences such as ICRA, CoRL, WACV, IROS, and L4DC, with a focus on safety-critical applications. Notable scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award, George S Axelby Award (for his work on System Level Synthesis), AFOSR YIP award, and Google Research Scholar Award. He was also elevated to IEEE Senior Member. Matni advises Ph.D. students in Computer and Information Science (CIS), Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), and Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences (AMCS). His teaching includes courses like ESE 2030 (Linear Algebra with Engineering/AI applications) and others focused on control theory and robotics.