Claudia Palestrini is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology , University of Turin. Her work focuses on dung beetles , ground beetles , and Alpine biodiversity conservation , with a strong emphasis on geometric morphometrics , zoogeography , and entomology . Her research integrates ecology , systematics , and phylogeny to study insect communities in Alpine and Mediterranean environments. Key themes include habitat use , species differentiation , and sustainable land management . She has contributed to over 400 publications, with recent work analyzing equine feeding devices and insect acoustic signals . Her teaching includes courses on Entomology for Cultural Heritage , Biological Sciences , and Environmental Education . She serves on academic committees like the Department Council and Interdisciplinary Sport Sciences program. Her work bridges entomology and sustainable sports practices , highlighting the importance of biodiversity in human-impacted ecosystems.
Ashley J Thomas is an Assistant Professor at Harvard University, specializing in infant and child social cognition. Her research explores how young humans develop naive sociology, focusing on social hierarchy, intimacy perception, and moral judgments of parenting decisions. Education: PhD in Psychology (2018), MA in Psychology (2015) from UC Irvine, BA in Architecture (2008) from UC Berkeley. Her work reveals infants use caregiver interactions to evaluate social partners and demonstrates that saliva sharing serves as a key cue for relationship recognition. She examines how implicit theories of intelligence correlate with brain plasticity beliefs, showing that malleable intelligence theories align with environmental influence acceptance. Scientific awards include the NIH National Research Service Award and multiple fellowships. She has organized symposia on social cognition at the Cognitive Development Society and Society for Research on Child Development conferences.
Jonathan Chapman is a Professor and Director of Doctoral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design, where he leads the PhD in Transition Design program. He also serves as a Visiting Professor in Design at the Politecnico di Milano and advises graduate students at MIT, Cambridge University, Royal College of Art, and KAIST. His educational background includes a PhD in Design (2008), MA in Design Futures (2001), and BA (Hons) in Industrial Design (1997). At 38, he became the youngest person in the UK to achieve Full Professor in Design. Chapman is a leading researcher in sustainable design, focusing on emotional durability, product longevity, and transition design. His work explores how design can foster meaningful, lasting relationships between people and products through an 'experience heavy, materials light' approach. He investigates psychological, cultural, and systemic factors influencing product lifespans, developing frameworks for sustainable consumption patterns. His scholarly output shows a trajectory from foundational work on emotional durability toward broader systems thinking and transition design. Recent publications address PhD education in design, worldview transformation, dematerialization, and applications to complex challenges including space development. Chapman consults for global organizations including Puma, COS, Philips, the House of Lords, United Nations, and NASA. His Guardian Op-Ed received over 1,000 comments upon publication. New Scientist has described him as 'a mover and shaker' and a 'new breed of sustainable design thinker.' As Director of Doctoral Studies, Chapman mentors PhD candidates in the Transition Design program and provides academic leadership internationally through his visiting professorship and advisory roles at prestigious institutions worldwide.
Jana Kesenheimer, PhD is a researcher at the Department of Social Psychology , University of Innsbruck . Her work bridges social psychology and environmental psychology , focusing on the interplay between personality traits, prosocial behavior, and psychological well-being. She employs intensive longitudinal methods (diary studies, experience sampling) to investigate how environmental actions, remote work, and ultra-endurance sports affect individuals differently based on their psychological profiles. Research Highlights Connecting dark personality traits (e.g., narcissism) with pro-environmental behavior fatigue Analyzing fluid retention and cardiac strain in ultra-distance cyclists Studying remote work's impact on mental health through basic psychological needs Scientific Focus : Her publications reveal a trajectory in behavioral ecology , health psychology , and personality-driven motivation . Key subfields include exercise psychology , pandemic-induced value shifts , and moral self-regulation in ecological contexts.
Yoon Ji-hyun is a Professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Seoul National University's College of Human Ecology. Her work focuses on food service management, nutrition policy, and dietary behavior analysis, with a particular emphasis on multicultural dietary practices and sustainable development in food systems. Education: Bachelor's in Food and Nutrition (SNU), BBA (SNU), MS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management (Iowa State University), PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management (Purdue University). Leadership Roles: Associate Dean (2019-2021), Director of Ho-Am Faculty House (2010-2012), and multiple directorships in nutrition policy centers. Her research integrates public health and consumer behavior, analyzing topics like pandemic-induced dietary changes, school lunch standards, and food safety anxiety. She has led projects on non-face-to-face food safety management, food education policies, and sodium-reduced environments, funded by South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Ministry of Education, and others. Professor Yoon's work also addresses urban dietary trends, including single-person households' kitchen needs and workers' meal patterns, using data from national health surveys and time-use studies. She has contributed to regional and inter-Korean comparative studies on nutritional disparities and dietary guidelines. She teaches courses on foodservice management, consumer market analysis, and graduate-level research methodologies, while serving as Vice President in several academic societies, including the Korean Society of Dietary Culture and Korean Cancer Association.
Eduardo Mercado III is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on bioacoustics, cognitive psychology, and marine ecology, particularly the vocal behavior of humpback whales and its implications for understanding human impact on marine ecosystems. He is also known for his work in perceptual learning, autism spectrum disorder, and comparative cognition. Scientific Awards Guggenheim Fellowship Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Research Trends His recent publications emphasize bioacoustic analysis of humpback whale songs, including their spectral entropy, cyclical variations, and adaptive adjustments to anthropogenic noise. Additional work explores perceptual learning mechanisms in autism, neural network modeling for acoustic classification, and cognitive processes in canines and rodents. Projects Mercado’s “Singers as Sentinels” project combines acoustic analysis of humpback whale songs with public awareness initiatives about ocean noise pollution. The project will produce a book, Why Whales Sing and Dolphins Don’t , and a web-based interface for public engagement.
Travis Robbins is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ecological and evolutionary adaptations in reptiles, particularly lizards, emphasizing thermal biology, epigenetics, and responses to environmental stressors such as invasive species. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology and has published extensively on topics including latitudinal clines in lizard physiology, predator-prey dynamics, and the effects of temperature on developmental and metabolic processes. Key research interests include understanding how lizards adapt to thermal environments, the role of epigenetic mechanisms in phenotypic plasticity, and the impacts of invasive species on native populations. His work integrates field observations with controlled laboratory studies to explore questions at the interface of ecology, physiology, and evolution. Recent studies investigate the physiological stress responses in lizards exposed to novel predators and the transgenerational effects of environmental challenges. Dr. Robbins' publications highlight trends in thermal adaptation, behavioral plasticity, and the ecological consequences of anthropogenic changes. His work on Sceloporus lizards has been particularly influential in elucidating mechanisms underlying latitudinal variation in body size, growth rates, and reproductive strategies. He has also examined how invasive species like fire ants affect predator-prey interactions and immune function in reptiles. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text, but his contributions include significant grants likely tied to fieldwork and laboratory research. He advises students in experimental ecology and conservation biology, though specific advisee names are not listed here. His research extends to habitat restoration and citizen science initiatives, emphasizing community engagement in ecological monitoring and conservation efforts. Dr. Robbins is affiliated with UNO's Biology Department and collaborates with institutions like the University of South Florida on projects involving epigenetic markers in herpetofauna. His lab focuses on translating ecological epigenetics into actionable insights for species conservation under climate change scenarios.
Dr I-Shuo Chen is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at the School of Management, Faculty of Business and Law, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). He previously held academic positions at the University of Dundee and Wuhan University, China, and earned his PhD in Business Studies from Trinity College, Dublin. He is actively engaged in research and editorial work, serving as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology – Organisational Psychology . Education and Qualifications: PhD in Business Studies, Trinity College, Dublin Fellow (FHEA), Higher Education Academy (UKPSF), 2018 IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional, 2000 Research Interests: Dr Chen's research focuses on organisational behaviour, particularly work engagement, work-life balance, green human resource management, creativity, innovation, and higher education. His work explores how personal and organisational resources influence employee well-being and performance, especially in digital and remote environments. Themes such as online leisure crafting, home boredom, and intelligent learning systems are central to his recent investigations. Publications and Research Trends: His recent publications appear in high-impact SSCI and SCI journals such as Computers in Human Behavior , International Journal of Hospitality Management , and Journal of Air Transport Management . The research demonstrates a consistent focus on applying psychological and management theories to practical organisational and educational challenges, with an increasing emphasis on digital transformation, employee resilience, and sustainable HR practices. Scientific Awards and Memberships: Fellow (FHEA), Higher Education Academy (UKPSF), 2018 IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional, 2000 Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 2019 Member, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 2019 Member, UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Peer Review College, 2021 Member, European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology, 2017 Member, European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology, 2014 Advising, Grants, and Editorial Roles: Dr Chen serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology and has been an ad hoc reviewer for numerous top journals including Human Relations , International Journal of Human Resource Management , and Journal of Happiness Studies . While no specific grants or students are listed, his extensive peer review and editorial board involvement indicate active scholarly leadership. Labs and Research Teams: Although no specific lab or research team is named, Dr Chen collaborates internationally and presents regularly at major conferences such as the Academy of Management (AOM) and European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology (EAWOP), suggesting active participation in global research networks.
Jonn Axsen is a Professor in the School of Resource & Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University (SFU), where he directs the Sustainable Transportation Research Team (START). With an academic career focused on mitigating transportation emissions, he bridges individual decision-making, social systems, technology, and public policy to advance sustainable mobility solutions. BBA, Business Administration (First Class Honours), Simon Fraser University MRM, Resource Management, Simon Fraser University PhD, Transportation Technology and Policy, University of California, Davis His research identifies solutions for decarbonizing road transportation, examining electric vehicles, alternative mobility systems, and policy frameworks. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understand consumer behavior, organizational transitions, and policy effectiveness in achieving zero-emissions vehicle adoption. Recent publications focus on policy mixes for ZEV adoption, automobility reduction, and consumer perceptions of emerging mobility technologies. Key trends include analyzing subsidy effectiveness, automaker responses to regulation, and cross-cultural differences in mobility preferences. His work appears in top venues like Nature Climate Change and Transportation Research Part D . Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2021) International Transport Forum Award (2012) Securing $2M+ in grants from SSHRC, Translink, Tesla, and PICS, Axsen collaborates with organizations including the UN, Transport Canada, and environmental NGOs. He serves as Senior Associate Editor for Energy Research & Social Science and sits on the US National Academies’ Transportation Research Board. The START team at SFU conducts applied research on sustainable transportation, integrating stakeholder insights with academic rigor. Axsen's lab focuses on bridging technical and social dimensions of mobility transitions through mixed-method studies.
Ivan Franceschini is a Research Fellow at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Australian National University's Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. His work focuses on Chinese labor movements, civil society, and political transformations. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Email: ivan.franceschini@unive.it Franceschini's research spans labor activism, NGO strategies, and historical narratives in China. His publications in journals like The China Quarterly and Pacific Affairs analyze state-labor relations, digital activism, and garment industry exploitation. He co-edits the Made in China Journal , exploring labor and civil society dynamics. Key article trends include comparative labor studies across China and Cambodia, legal mobilization by workers, and historical reinterpretations such as the Taiping Rebellion. His 2019 work on collective bargaining and 2018 comparative analysis of garment workers highlight systemic labor challenges.
James Lawler is a Professor in the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems at Pace University, focusing on Information Technology. He has dedicated his career to advancing Disability Studies and STEM technologies for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD), while also contributing to e-Business strategies and social entrepreneurship. His work bridges technology and inclusivity, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and equity. Education: DPS, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Pace University (2002) MBA, Graduate School of Business, Pace University (1974) BBA, Business Administration, Saint Francis College (1971) APC in Computer Applications (Audited), New York University (1979) Research Focus: Professor Lawler's research spans Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technologies, service-oriented architecture, and web services. He has pioneered initiatives for neurodiverse students in STEM, developed multisensory environments using virtual reality, and created programs like the Disability Film Festival to promote inclusion. His work often involves partnerships with AHRC New York City and other organizations. Awards: National Jefferson Award for Community Service (2024) Pace University Golden Graduates Reunion 50th Year of Service (2024) SEINFORMS Certificate of Recognition (2021) ISECON Meritorious Paper Award (2013) Grants & Professional Contributions: He has secured multiple grants for projects like the Disability Film Festival, robotics for elderly people with disabilities, and mobile app development for food waste reduction. His professional service includes roles with AHRC NYC, IEEE Education Society, and editorial boards for academic journals. He also teaches courses on design thinking, information systems, and e-commerce strategies.
Josh Pasek is a Professor of Communication & Media and Political Science at the University of Michigan, with additional affiliations as a Research Professor at the Center for Political Studies (Institute for Social Research) and Core Faculty at the Michigan Institute for Data Science. His research focuses on the intersection of political communication, survey methodology, and data science, particularly examining how new media and psychological processes shape political attitudes, public opinion, and measurement accuracy. Co-author of Words That Matter and Democracy Amid Crises Maintainer of R packages anesrake and weights Key research areas include: Political Communication Survey Methodology Media Psychology Social Media Data Electoral Behavior Ballot Design His recent publications address topics such as: Vaccine hesitancy and information environments Phubbing and trust dynamics Supreme Court legitimacy post-Dobbs Partisan polarization during the pandemic Climate change perception and partisanship Measurement error in surveys He has collaborated with institutions like the Annenberg Public Policy Center, Georgetown University, and the Pew Research Center, and serves on the AAPOR Task Force for 2024 Pre-Election Polls.
Dr. Matteo Montecchi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Marketing at King’s Business School, King’s College London, where he also serves as Theme Lead for Sustainable Consumption at the Centre for Sustainable Business and Programme Director for the Strategic Marketing (Open Executive) programme. He teaches core modules such as Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Research Methods, and leads executive education initiatives. Previously, he was a Senior Lecturer at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, and has held visiting positions at Milan Politecnico, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Università Federico II. Montecchi earned his PhD in Marketing from King’s College London, an MRes in Marketing from Birkbeck College, an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from SDA Bocconi and ESADE, and a Bachelor’s in Business Economics from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He also holds a PgCert in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on the digital transformation of marketing, particularly the role of artificial intelligence and blockchain in enhancing transparency and trust. He investigates ethical engagement with diverse consumer groups, inclusion, and corporate responsibility, with a special interest in marginalized communities. His work integrates consumer behavior, digital interactions, and decision-making with technological innovation, offering actionable insights for sustainable and responsible business strategies. The most recent 15 publications reflect a strong trend in AI in retail, brand transparency, consumer trust, ethical data use, voice technologies, and social sustainability. His research spans journals in marketing, psychology, interactive marketing, and business ethics, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact. Scientific Awards: KingsCAT: Capture and Analysis Tool for Social Media Research at King’s College London (2024) – Recognized as part of a collaborative team for advancing digital research infrastructure and media analysis. Montecchi is actively involved in PhD supervision and is accepting new students. He has led research projects using social media analytics (KingsCAT) and has contributed to strategic debates on grand challenges in marketing. His work connects academic research with real-world managerial applications, particularly in digital strategy and ethical innovation. He is a key contributor to interdisciplinary research through tools like KingsCAT, which supports collaborative social media analysis, and his publications often involve co-authorship with experts in data science, psychology, and organizational behavior.
Jean Galbraith is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School . Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of international law , foreign relations law , constitutional law , and human rights . Key areas include treaty design, separation of powers, administrative law, and domestic implementation of international obligations.
Adrian Priest is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Computer Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton. He plays key roles in academic quality assurance, apprenticeship development, and international education partnerships. His responsibilities include serving as a University Quality Panel Member, School Apprenticeships Champion, Link Tutor for Degree Apprenticeships, and Personal Tutor for Computing students. His educational background includes a degree in Business Information Systems from Staffordshire University and postgraduate qualifications from the University of Wolverhampton, such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, and studies in Business Information Technology and Strategic Information Technology Management. Adrian's research and teaching focus on critical areas in modern computing and management, particularly Cyber Security, Project Management, Change Management, Risk Management, and Degree Level Apprenticeships . His work bridges academic theory and industry practice, informed by prior professional experience as an IT Manager and IS Consultant in the financial sector. The available publication highlights his interest in the integration of change management within project management frameworks, reflecting a broader trend in organizational and technological adaptation. His work suggests a strong applied research orientation with relevance to both academic and industrial contexts. Chartered IT Professional, British Computer Society (Member) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management Adrian has extensive experience in academic leadership and student supervision, having served as Module Leader for numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised MSc and BSc projects, and led curriculum development initiatives. He has also contributed to institutional growth through roles in course validation, transnational education (Sri Lanka and Malaysia), Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and vocational training facilitation (Prince2). While no specific grants are mentioned, his involvement in KTP and international programs indicates engagement with funded collaborative projects. He is actively involved in professional service, including health and safety representation, union activities, wellbeing advocacy, and fire safety. These roles reflect a strong commitment to the broader university community beyond teaching and research.
