Dr. Kay Galpin is an Associate Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Law , University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), with a focus on applied research in organizational dynamics and leadership. She holds qualifications including a BA, BSc, MSc, and PhD in fields related to organizational behavior and change management. Her research explores storytelling interventions in organizational change, qualitative methods , and creative approaches to leadership and employee well-being. She is a member of the research and practice community The Unleadership Movement , which investigates unconventional leaderly practices that promote human flourishing in organizations and communities. Galpin's recent work, including publications in Leadership and conference contributions, examines responsible leadership narratives at COP26, subjective well-being in clinical academia, and well-being challenges in health professions. Her teaching includes modules on organizational change and work-based inquiry. She has collaborated with researchers such as H. Gaggiotti, S. Kars-Unluoglu, and C. Jarvis, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives from business, psychology, and healthcare. Her applied approach stems from industry experience in HR and Learning and Development.
Mathew Sheep is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Lutgert College of Business, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where he joined in January 2017 as Chair of the Department of Management and was promoted to Associate Dean in August 2018, overseeing accreditation, assessment, and international programs. He previously served as a tenured Associate Professor at Illinois State University for over ten years. His academic work focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, identity, and paradox theory. Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Cincinnati M.A. in Communication, University of Cincinnati B.S. in Physics, United States Coast Guard Academy Dr. Sheep's research centers on paradoxical tensions in organizational behavior and leadership, including decision-making, innovation, identity work, and the work-home interface. He emphasizes the complex, tensional nature of leadership and encourages students to move beyond simplistic solutions to real-world organizational challenges. His specialties include organizational and individual identity work, organizational paradox, leadership, and discourse analysis. His publications appear in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal , Organization Studies , Human Relations , and Journal of Business Ethics , and he has contributed to influential Oxford Handbooks. His recent work explores discourse, crisis, morality, AI and agency, identity construction, and paradoxes in leadership and societal tensions. The articles reflect a consistent focus on identity, communication, paradox, and ethical organizing. Academy of Management Outstanding Publication in Organizational Behavior Award The Owens Scholarly Achievement Award (SIOP) Rosabeth Moss Kanter Award for Excellence in Work-Family Research British Academy of Management Best Paper Award in Identity Dr. Sheep has served as an Associate Editor for Human Relations (2012–2019), a Financial Times 50-listed journal, and has taught Executive MBA courses and led leadership seminars for corporate partners. He has been a consultant for national and international organizations since 2005. While no specific grants are listed, his editorial and consulting roles demonstrate significant engagement with the academic and professional communities. He has held leadership roles in academic service and professional development, contributing to accreditation and international programs at FGCU. His work bridges theory and practice, influencing both scholarly discourse and organizational leadership practices.
Maria Ivanova-Gongne is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, Åbo Akademi University, specializing in international business dynamics and entrepreneurship. Her research spans small business internationalization, cross-cultural management, and sustainable economic models. Current affiliation: Åbo Akademi University (School of Business) Research focus: SMEs, refugee entrepreneurship, circular economy transitions UN SDG contributions: Sustainable Cities (11), Reduced Inequalities (10), Decent Work (8) Recent work examines bricolage behaviors in SME internationalization and resilience strategies among displaced Ukrainian women. She actively organizes academic workshops addressing migration-business intersections and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.
Edy Portmann is a Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Fribourg, where he leads the Resilient Systems Group at the Human-IST Institute and chairs the Mobiliar Cluster for Resilience. He holds a doctorate in fuzzy logic and has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having worked at Swisscom, PwC, and EY, and conducted research at the National University of Singapore, UC Berkeley, and the University of Bern. His research interests include Fuzzy Logic , Cognitive Cities , Computational Intelligence , Digital Ethics , and Human-Computer Interaction . He explores how fuzzy systems can enhance knowledge representation, decision-making, and urban governance, particularly in smart and resilient city contexts. His work integrates digital humanities and connectivist learning theories to bridge the social and semantic web. The recent publications (2022–2025) highlight a strong trend toward ethical AI , explainable systems , public participation , and the application of fuzzy logic in conversational agents , decision support , and urban informatics . He frequently publishes on topics such as digital ethics, emotional chatbots, and systemic consensus in group decision-making. HMD Best Paper Award 2018 He advises several PhD and research students and collaborates extensively with researchers such as Sara D’Onofrio, Patrick Kaltenrieder, and Luis Terán. His work often involves interdisciplinary grants and partnerships with public institutions like Swiss Post. He leads a dynamic research team focused on resilient, human-centered computing and cognitive city technologies.
Sarah Bauerle Bass is a Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the College of Public Health, Temple University. She is also the Director of the Risk Communication Laboratory and a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Her work bridges public health, behavioral science, and communication to address critical health disparities and improve decision-making through tailored messaging. Her research interests focus on health and risk communication , particularly in designing and testing public health messages for diverse and underserved populations. Using advanced techniques such as perceptual mapping , vector modeling , and psychomarketing methods (including eye-tracking), she investigates how emotional and physiological responses influence message processing. Her work spans areas including PrEP uptake , clinical trial participation , genomic testing , diabetes management , HIV care , and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy . She has been funded by NIH (NCI, NIMH, NIDA, NIBIB), American Cancer Society, Merck, and various state and local public health agencies. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on health equity , patient-centered communication , and behavior change interventions . Across diverse populations—including African Americans, transgender women, and people who use drugs—her work emphasizes the role of medical mistrust , cultural sensitivity , and technology-based solutions (mHealth, Web 2.0) in improving health outcomes. The interdisciplinary nature of her research integrates public health, psychology, marketing, and communication theory. Great Teacher Award (2012) Lindback Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Public Health (2006) Riegelman Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Public Health Education Everett M. Rogers Award for Excellence in Public Health Communication (2021) Dr. Bass has led numerous grants focused on health communication interventions and disparities. She mentors students and teaches graduate courses such as Health Communication and Research Experience in Health Professions. She has advised or collaborated with many researchers and students, though formal advisees are not listed. Her lab, the TU Risk Communication Lab , serves as a hub for innovative research in message design and evaluation.
Ed Thompson is an Associate Professor at De Montfort University in the School of Leadership, Management and Marketing, Faculty of Business and Law. He teaches and conducts research in organizational behaviour, the business environment, crisis planning, and public sector governance. He is the lead author of the best-selling textbook The Business Environment: A Global Perspective and supervises several PhD students. His external roles include being an External Examiner, QAA Reviewer, and Director of a Multi Academy Trust. Education: BA (Hons) Business Studies (2009) MSc (Distinction) Project Management (2010) PGCertHE (Distinction) (2015) PhD Organizational Behaviour (2015) Ed Thompson's research centers on the intersection of organizational theory and public policy, particularly in crisis response and austerity governance. He applies Actor-Network Theory to examine how emergency plans are constructed and how boundary objects facilitate inter-organizational collaboration. His work also investigates public participation among disenfranchised groups and the impact of austerity on mental health and resilience. His teaching includes the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, DBA, and PhD supervision. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in urban governance under austerity, crisis response traditions, and collaborative public service delivery. Key themes include the role of tradition in emergencies, Gramscian analyses of urban regimes, and the decontextualization of emergency plans. These works span disciplines in political science, organizational studies, and public administration, with methodological grounding in qualitative and interpretive approaches. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (FCMI) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (FRSA) Chartered Management and Business Educator (CMBE) Chartered Manager (CMgr) Ed Thompson advises multiple PhD students on topics including social sensemaking in organized crime, ethical mindfulness in wellbeing, and emotional intelligence in minority entrepreneurs. He has secured external roles with the Quality Assurance Agency, Chevening Committee, and as an External Examiner for several universities. His research is supported through affiliations with the Centre for Urban Research on Austerity (CURA) and professional engagement with the British Academy of Management. He is affiliated with the Centre for Urban Research on Austerity (CURA) and contributes to public service governance through his role as Director and Deputy Chair of Aspire Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust in Leicester. He has also served as a school governor for over a decade.
Gabi Kaffka is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's TS Economics and Management school, specializing in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship department. They hold a visiting scholar/teacher role at QREC, Kyushu University, engaging annually. Their research focuses on entrepreneurial cognition, sensemaking processes, and feedback dynamics in startup environments. Key interests include understanding how entrepreneurs process feedback, the neurobiological underpinnings of entrepreneurial mindsets, and adaptive performance in professional contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship/Management (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic role). Research contributions span entrepreneurship education, cognitive frameworks for business model development, and interdisciplinary studies combining neuroscience with entrepreneurial behavior. Their work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, though specific targets are not detailed here. Collaborations include multinational institutions, reflecting a globally oriented research network. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the profile. Grant details and advising activities are not provided, but their research outputs indicate active engagement in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Tobias Eberwein is Deputy Director of the Institute for Comparative Media and Communication Studies (CMC), a joint entity of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Klagenfurt, where he leads the Research Group “Media Accountability & Media Change.” He also serves as a Lecturer at the University of Klagenfurt's Department of Media and Communications and at Hamburg Media School. His research spans media ethics, accountability structures, journalism practices, and digital innovation in media systems. Education: Doctoral studies in Cultural Studies at TU Dortmund (2007–2013), focusing on literary journalism. Certified program in “Professional teaching skills for university” at TU Dortmund. Journalism, Political Sciences, and Anglo-American Literature studies at University of Dortmund (1999–2006). Research Focus: Eberwein investigates media accountability mechanisms, ethical challenges in digital journalism, and comparative media governance. His work emphasizes the impact of technological change on media ethics, participatory communication, and the evolution of public service media. Current projects include EU-funded initiatives like DIACOMET (dialogic communication ethics) and MEDIADELCOM (European media landscape scenarios). Publications & Trends: His recent articles analyze media monitoring, deliberative communication, and crisis reporting ethics. Common themes include transnational media governance, digital accountability tools, and the ethical implications of datafication. His scholarship often employs comparative methodologies to assess media systems across Europe. Awards & Recognition: META Medienethik-Award (2010) for contributions to media ethics. Professional Activities: Eberwein serves as President of the International Association for Literary Journalism Studies (2023–2025) and Specialty Chief Editor for “Frontiers in Media Governance.” He coordinates major conferences, including the IALJS annual meetings, and has led Horizon Europe projects. He is also active in advisory roles for KommAustria and the Diversity Media Research Center.
Dr. Jennifer Campbell-Meier is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has been with the university since 2014, advancing from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer in 2018. Her academic background includes a PhD in Communication and Information Sciences from the University of Hawai’i and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University. She has previously held faculty positions at the University of Alabama, University of British Columbia, and North Georgia College and State University. PhD, Communication and Information Sciences, University of Hawai’i at Manoa (2003–2008) MLS, Indiana University Bloomington BA, Indiana University Bloomington Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Learning and Teaching, Victoria University of Wellington (2020) Her research is centered on three core areas: Digital Inclusion, Information Behaviour, and LIS Professional Development. She investigates how individuals access and use information in various contexts, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and professional identity in library and information services. Her work emphasizes community engagement, lifelong information literacy, and ethical information practices, particularly in relation to Indigenous knowledge and digital justice. Her recent publications span themes such as tattoo information behavior, digital accessibility in public libraries, corporate digital responsibility, and Indigenous curriculum development. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining LIS theory with social justice, education, and technology ethics. She frequently collaborates with researchers across New Zealand and internationally, publishing in leading journals like Library and Information Science Research , Journal of Librarianship and Information Science , and conference proceedings such as ACIS and IFLA. Understanding Digital Resilience Amongst People Most at Risk of Digital Exclusion (Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, 2021–2022) LIANZA Evaluation and Impact initiative (2020–2023) Learning and Teaching Research Fund (2017) The Future of Libraries and Librarianship - Phase 2 (2016–2017) Mentoring: An examination of relationships within the LIS Community (2016–2017) Dr. Campbell-Meier actively supervises doctoral students on topics including public libraries as social inclusion agencies, digital health information seeking among migrants, human-AI collaboration in project management, and generative AI in university libraries. She teaches across both Information Studies and Information Systems programs, offering courses in information access, digital technologies, metadata, and practicum supervision. She is also involved in professional service, serving on committees such as the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, RAILS Programme Committee, and SIM Human Ethics Committee. Her editorial and peer-review activities further highlight her active role in the LIS academic community.
Dr. Marios Samdanis is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Management at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. He is based in the Innovation and Sustainability research group within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Prior to joining Brunel, he served as a Lecturer in Digital Creativity and New Media Management at Birkbeck College, University of London, and as a Lecturer in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London. Education: PhD in Management, Kent Business School, University of Kent MSc in Innovation Management and Technology Policy, Birkbeck College, University of London Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP), Brunel Educational Excellence Centre Dr. Samdanis’s research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in creative industries—particularly visual arts, architecture, and design—drawing on organisational theory, new institutionalism, and sociomateriality. He also investigates leadership, diversity, and authenticity, especially in the context of atypical leaders and cultural entrepreneurship. His work bridges technology, art, and management, emphasizing how digital platforms, social networks, and institutional forces shape creative economies. His recent publications span top journals such as International Journal of Management Reviews , International Business Review , and Journal of Business Research , as well as book chapters with Routledge and Emerald. The research trends indicate a consistent focus on leadership duality, cultural innovation, digital transformation in art, and systemic inequality in creative labour markets, with increasing attention to intersectionality, authenticity, and knowledge-based views in international business. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Active reviewer for leading journals in innovation and entrepreneurship ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-9174-5301 Dr. Samdanis has secured research collaborations across Europe and has co-authored with prominent scholars including Prof. Mustafa Ozbilgin, Dr. Raffaella Valsecchi, and Dr. Janja Tardios. He serves as Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, demonstrating leadership in academic and research initiatives. He has no explicitly mentioned grants, but his publication record suggests sustained research activity and external engagement. He teaches modules such as Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MG5621) and Creativity, Innovation and Leadership (MG2607), both as module leader. His teaching aligns closely with his research interests, fostering innovation and leadership in students. He maintains regular consultation hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1–2 PM. Dr. Samdanis is embedded in a vibrant research network focused on innovation, sustainability, and cultural entrepreneurship within Brunel Business School. He collaborates with peers in the Innovation and Sustainability group and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on technology, art, and organisational change.
Thomas Zeni, Ph.D., serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Management at West Virginia University, integrating over a decade of HR and management experience with academic expertise. Certified as SPHR and SHRM-SCP, he teaches in the Master of Science in Industrial Relations (MSIR) program and received the 2015 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award for his instructional excellence. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma MBA from the University of Oklahoma M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Oklahoma B.S. in Psychology (summa cum laude) from Mercy College, New York Dr. Zeni's research centers on business ethics , particularly ethical decision-making by leaders, and organizational behavior , with emphasis on counterproductive work behaviors and emotional dynamics. His methodological specialty in quantitative research design supports publications in top-tier journals including Leadership Quarterly and the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology . Analysis of his 2013-2020 publications reveals sustained investigation into ethical judgment biases, emotion-driven leadership decisions, and organizational procrastination. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, notably examining how ethical choices impact financial performance and how digital communication affects workplace trust. His professional recognition includes: Teaching Excellence Award by the ACBSP (2015) Details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams were not identified in available sources, though his industry experience spans union/non-union environments and entrepreneurial ventures.
Dr. Rianne van Lambalgen is an Associate Professor at the Utrecht University School of Liberal Arts , where she also serves as Director of Education . Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges Cognitive Psychology , Artificial Intelligence , and Higher Education Research , focusing on digital tools for interdisciplinary learning. Key research areas include: Human-centered AI applications in education Learning analytics for knowledge construction Generative AI in teaching contexts Blended learning environments Epistemic fluency in undergraduate research Major funded projects include: NWO Comenius Teaching Fellow grant (2023) EMP grants for educational innovation (2024, 2021) Julie Johnson Kidd Fellowship for interdisciplinary research (2018) She co-developed the Obsidian smart notes system for connective thinking and leads UU's Humanities Task Force on Generative AI , while serving as a SoTL advocate across university disciplines.
Andreas Haraldsrud serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oslo, with primary affiliations in the Center for Computational Science Education (CCSE) and Chemistry Didactics Section. His academic profile bridges chemistry education research and nanobiochemistry, focusing on interdisciplinary computational approaches. His research centers on Chemistry Education, investigating cognitive models and meaning-making processes in physical chemistry and biochemistry through computer simulations and artificial intelligence. Concurrently, his Nanobiochemistry work examines soft materials like lipids and proteins using laboratory techniques (confocal microscopy, TIRF, microfluidics) combined with molecular dynamics and machine learning simulations. Teaching responsibilities include Programming for Chemists, Biochemistry, and Science Programming courses for school teachers. Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory where computational methods serve as conceptual catalysts in chemistry education, with emerging focus on programming assessment tools and simulation-based sensemaking. His work consistently integrates educational theory with practical computational applications across chemistry and physics domains. Haraldsrud actively contributes to the Center for Computational Science Education and Chemistry Didactics Section, collaborating on projects that develop computational pedagogy frameworks and investigate cognitive processes in science learning through integrated laboratory-simulation methodologies.
Umberto Panniello is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management within the School of Industrial Engineering at Politecnico di Bari, Italy. His research primarily explores intersections between Artificial Intelligence , Business Model Innovation , and Digital Transformation , with significant applications in healthcare, sustainable development, and emerging economies. Research Focus: Dr. Panniello's work investigates how Explainable AI influences innovation processes, analyzes Metaverse business transformation , and examines digital innovation paradoxes in sustainability contexts. His research also covers data-driven healthcare decision-making , sharing economy dynamics , and strategic responses to technological disruption . Article Trends: His recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize AI governance , digital humanism , and space economy challenges. Earlier works (2023-2019) focus on recommender systems , context-aware technologies , and customer experience models across e-commerce, social TV, and banking sectors. Professional Context: Affiliated with Politecnico di Bari since at least 2008, he contributes to the ING-IND/35 Business and Management Engineering field. His work bridges technical innovation with organizational strategy through rigorous empirical studies and case analyses.
Elisabeth Naima Mikkelsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Organization, Copenhagen Business School, where she serves as Study Director for the MSc program in Business Administration and Psychology. Her research explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of organizational life, focusing on hidden conflict dynamics, emotion regulation, and gradeless learning pedagogy. Research Focus : Systems psychodynamics, organizational sensemaking, qualitative methodology Teaching : Leadership, co-management, and supervisory roles in MSc and executive programs Using ethnographic and in-depth interview methods, Mikkelsen examines unconscious organizational processes across prisons, healthcare, and law enforcement. Her 2020 paper on conflict in mental health care earned the Best Qualitative Paper Award. She has supervised multiple PhD candidates and served on assessment committees for organizational studies. Scientific Awards : Best Qualitative Paper (Group and Organization Management, 2020) Mikkelsen’s recent publications analyze gradeless learning impacts, police encounters with intimate partner violence, and emotional work in high-performance environments. Her career spans consultancy for EVA Evalueringsinstitut and affiliations with CBS Research Projects on workplace conflict and policing ideologies.
