Jonas Holmqvist is an Associate Professor of Marketing at KEDGE Business School, renowned for his research on language use in services and luxury marketing. He has published in leading journals such as the Journal of Service Research and European Journal of Marketing , with a focus on perceived value in luxury and ethical practices in the luxury industry. He collaborates with world-renowned luxury companies and serves as an editor for the Journal of Business Research special issue on 'Unconventional Luxury'. Recent Publications: His work explores themes like liminality in customer experiences, digital transformation in luxury fashion, traceability in B2B relationships, and cultural dynamics in service ecosystems. Articles often emphasize hedonic escapism , agentic luxury , and value creation in service contexts. Teaching Areas: Marketing, Luxury Services, and Consumer Behavior. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for global brands.
Dr. Olivia Petit is a Lecturer and researcher in Marketing at KEDGE Business School specializing in consumer neuroscience, sensory marketing, and digital marketing. Her research employs advanced methodologies including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies to investigate mental imagery and multisensory interactions in consumer experiences. Her research interests focus on consumer neuroscience , sensory marketing , digital marketing , AR/VR applications , and food marketing . Dr. Petit examines how sensory cues influence consumer behavior, particularly in digital environments, with emphasis on visual, auditory, and tactile elements that shape consumer experiences and decision-making processes. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong trajectory toward multisensory digital experiences , ethical considerations in customer experience , and advanced applications of extended reality in marketing contexts. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and business applications with particular focus on food and beverage marketing. Scientific recognition includes: Nestlé Foundation award (2012) EMAC McKinsey Marketing Dissertation Award (2015) Dr. Petit has established significant collaborations with researchers across Europe and has published in top-tier journals spanning marketing, neuroscience, psychology, and food science domains. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the cognitive and sensory mechanisms underlying consumer behavior in both traditional and digital contexts. Her laboratory work incorporates advanced technologies including virtual reality systems and neuroimaging techniques to explore how multisensory cues influence consumer perception, decision-making, and behavior in retail and online environments.
J. Nathan Matias is an Assistant Professor in the Cornell University Department of Communication, where he leads the Citizens & Technology Lab (CAT Lab). His work bridges social psychology, computer science, and digital governance, focusing on human-algorithm interaction and technology policy. Education: Doctorate (2017), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master of Science (2013), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master's Degree (2008), University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (2008), Elizabethtown College Research focuses on digital governance, human-algorithm behavior, and social media ethics. He investigates how AI systems shape group dynamics, develops methods for public accountability in technology policy, and explores ethical frameworks for digital research. His lab collaborates with social media platforms, news organizations, and policymakers. Recent publications examine algorithmic compliance challenges, data refusal strategies, and behavioral impacts of digital technologies. His work addresses systemic issues like faculty diversity in academia and misinformation mitigation. He received the Rise25 Award from Mozilla (2023) for science-oriented public engagement. Awards & Recognition: Rise25 Award, Mozilla (2023)
Linda Quirke serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Arts, maintaining active contact through office DAWB 5-142, email lquirke@wlu.ca, and Teams phone number 1 548-889-5153. Her institutional position demonstrates ongoing engagement with academic duties and research leadership within the university's educational framework. Her research expertise spans several interconnected domains: Sociology of Education with focus on Ontario's private sector Parenting advice literature and historical shifts in childrearing Gendered foodwork and emotion labor in family contexts Children's leisure activities and cognitive development Institutional legitimacy strategies in non-elite schools Market-institutional tensions in educational organizations Quirke's scholarly trajectory reveals consistent thematic threads: evolving parenting narratives (particularly around obesity and food allergies), organizational adaptation in educational markets, and critical analysis of textbook representations. Her work bridges micro-level family practices with macro-level institutional analysis, emphasizing how social class permeates both educational structures and domestic life. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or honors documented in source materials Advising and funding details remain unreported in the provided texts, though her extensive publication history suggests significant research activity. Her teaching portfolio includes sociology courses, but specific pedagogical methods or student mentorship outcomes aren't elaborated. Lab affiliations or collaborative research teams also lack explicit mention in the available information.
Cédric Pradalier is an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech Lorraine , part of the Georgia Institute of Technology system, since September 2012. He serves as the coordinator of the H2020 BugWright2 project and is affiliated with the College of Computing and School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech’s main campus. His research focuses on autonomous mobile systems for long-term operations in dynamic environments. Education: Ph.D. in Autonomous Navigation from National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (INPG), 2004 Ingénieur degree from National Engineering School for Computer Science and Applied Math in Grenoble (ENSIMAG) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) from National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (INPT), 2015 Research Interests span autonomy , mobile robotics, environmental monitoring, and robotics software development. He has worked on autonomous boats, space rovers, and industrial robots, emphasizing long-term spatio-temporal operations. Professional Experience includes leadership roles in the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zürich (2007-2012) and research scientist positions at CSIRO Australia (2004-2007). He co-founded Skybotix, an ETH start-up, and contributes to projects like H2020 Flourish, PF7 Noptilus, and environmental monitoring initiatives. Labs & Teams: He is associated with the DREAM Lab at Georgia Tech Lorraine and the Robotics and Intelligent Machines (RIM) laboratory at Georgia Tech. His work bridges CNRS robotics research with collaborative opportunities at GTL.
Nader Sadegh is a Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, where he also serves as Associate Director and Education Director of the Robotics Ph.D. Program. His research spans robotics, control theory, and artificial intelligence with applications in industrial automation and public health. Dr. Sadegh's educational background includes: B.S. from University of California, Santa Barbara (1982) M.S. from University of California, Berkeley (1984) Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley (1987) His research evolved from pioneering work on adaptive learning controllers for robotic manipulators—which enable robots to learn repetitive tasks without precise models—to neural network applications and nonlinear system identification. Current work focuses on barrier state theory for safety-critical control systems, safe trajectory optimization in robotics, and epidemiological modeling for disease transmission control. His methodologies consistently bridge theoretical control frameworks with industrial implementations to enhance system accuracy and autonomy while reducing hardware complexity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant trend toward safety-critical control architectures using barrier states and functions, with expanding applications in quadrotor navigation, agricultural robotics, and pandemic response systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects control theory with machine learning, epidemiology, and industrial automation. Scientific distinctions include: Associate Editor, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control (1993-1997) Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia U.S. Patent 5,946,449 for precision apparatus with non-rigid structures Dr. Sadegh has secured significant industry-sponsored research including Xerox Corporation projects on photoreceptor speed regulation, Ford Motor Company collaborations on assembly operations and continuously variable transmissions, and Visteon-funded work on high-precision manufacturing systems. His grants consistently target practical implementations where theoretical control methods solve real-world problems in automotive systems, electro-hydraulic valves, and glass forming processes. Based at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI), his lab develops integrated control solutions for complex mechanical systems, with recent emphasis on safety-guaranteed autonomous operations in unstructured environments and data-driven modeling for biological processes.
Professor Michael Parker is Director of the Ethox Centre and Professor of Bioethics at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Population Health. He leads the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Transformative Inclusivity in Ethics and Humanities (ANTITHESES) and serves as Chair of the Ethics Advisory Board for "Our Future Health" and Cancer Research UK's Research Data Advisory Board. Established the Global Health Bioethics Network (2012) across Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam Co-founder of the Oxford-Johns Hopkins Global Infectious Disease Ethics Collaboratory (GLIDE) (2020) Member of WHO's Expert Group on ethics and governance of infectious disease outbreaks His research focuses on ethical dimensions of genomics, pandemic response, and data science, with particular emphasis on moral disagreement and value pluralism. Current projects involve collaborations with the Pandemic Sciences Institute, MalariaGEN, Big Data Institute, UK Biobank, and 100,000 Genomes Project. Recent publications highlight his work in: Ethical challenges of AI in pandemic modeling Authorship equity in biomedical research Equitable access to genomic medicine Ethics of uterus transplantation in global contexts Data governance frameworks for cancer care He has held significant advisory roles including: Non-Executive Director at Genomics England (2013-2022) Member of UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) during the pandemic Chair of Nuffield Council on Bioethics Working Group on global health emergencies (2018-2020)
Regents' Professor Ronald C. Arkin is a leading figure in robotics and AI at the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology . He directs the Mobile Robot Laboratory and serves as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Computing. His work bridges autonomy , ethical decision-making , and human-robot interaction . Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1987) Former STINT Visiting Professor at KTH Stockholm (1997-1998) Sabbatical Chair at Sony Intelligence Dynamics Laboratory (2005) Member of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Group at LAAS/CNRS (2005-2006) Arkin's research focuses on robot ethics , autonomous agents , and multi-robot coordination . He explores the integration of moral emotions and ethical frameworks in robotic systems, particularly for applications in patient-caregiver mediation and subterranean exploration . His work also addresses deception mechanisms and formal performance guarantees for autonomous missions. Recent publications highlight advancements in heterogeneous robot teams for DARPA challenges, multi-modal control interfaces , and bio-inspired deception . His research spans artificial circadian systems , robotic nudges , and legal mediation in human-robot interactions. Regents' Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology Arkin has advised numerous projects on robot ethics and autonomous systems , contributing to grants like the 2018 EAGER award for Misdirection in Robot Teams . He leads the Mobile Robot Laboratory , developing frameworks for robotic autonomy and ethical governance in diverse environments.
Melissa Ianetta is the Class of 1958 Professor of Communication and Executive Director of the Writing and Communication Program at the School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology . She has co-authored foundational texts like The Oxford Guide for Writing Tutors and received awards for editorial and leadership excellence. Education: PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, The Ohio State University Her research focuses on disciplinarity , peer tutoring , writing program administration , and academic editing , with a strong emphasis on rhetoric, communication, and pedagogical innovation. Her recent work explores postdoctoral teaching fellowships in English Studies and classical rhetorical models in writing center administration. Scientific Awards: Phoenix Award for Significant Editorial or Design Achievement (Writing Center Journal) Ron Maxwell Leadership Award (National Council for Peer Tutoring in Writing, 2020) Marion Barry Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award (Bridgewater State University, 2020) Assistant Chair of the Conference on College Composition and Communication (2024-2025) Dr. Ianetta has edited College English (2017-2022) and co-edited the Writing Center Journal . She teaches courses on peer tutoring and first-year writing seminars, integrating empirical research with writing culture. Her work bridges classical rhetoric, modern pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Karen M. Feigh is a Professor and Associate Chair for Research at Georgia Tech's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, with a courtesy appointment in the School of Interactive Computing. She directs the Georgia Tech Cognitive Engineering Center and is affiliated with the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) and the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM). Her work spans computational cognitive modeling, socio-technical systems, and adaptive automation. Education: B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Georgia Tech), MPhil in Aeronautics (Cranfield University, UK), Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Georgia Tech) Research Focus: Feigh's research explores human-machine interaction in aviation, space operations, and robotics. She designs cognitive work support systems using field work, human-subjects studies, and mathematical modeling. Recent projects emphasize human-autonomy teaming and the human experience of machine learning across domains. Leadership & Collaborations: She leads the Cognitive Engineering Center (CEC), founded in 2005, which brings together aerospace engineers, computer scientists, and education researchers. The CEC contributes to air/space procedures, military decision-making systems, and autonomous vehicle technologies. Awards & Distinctions: David S. Lewis Professorship (2025) AIAA Wilbur and Orville Wright Graduate Award (2006) Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2005) NSF Graduate Research Fellow (2001-2006) Marshall Scholar (2001-2003) Grants & Advisory Roles: Feigh has led and collaborated on FAA, NIA, ONR, NSF, and NASA-sponsored projects. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making and previously chaired the Human Factor and Ergonomics Society’s Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making Technical Group.
Stefanos Nikolaidis is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California (USC), where he directs the Interactive and Collaborative Autonomous Robotic Systems (ICAROS) Lab. His research focuses on enabling robots to interact robustly with humans in dynamic environments through advancements in artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction, procedural content generation, and quality diversity optimization. Education: PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and MS in Computer Science from MIT. The ICAROS Lab develops interactive agents for real-world tasks while creating diverse testing scenarios to enhance system robustness. Research integrates AI techniques with human-centric design principles across applications like rehabilitation robotics, collaborative manufacturing, and socially interactive embodiments. Recent publications demonstrate trends in quality diversity optimization, human-aware planning, and policy adaptation. Notable works include AutoQD for behavior discovery, CMA-MA for multi-objective optimization, and applications in hair manipulation, rehabilitation personalization, and large language model integration. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2022). He actively shares research updates via Twitter and has contributed software tools like pyribs for quality diversity optimization. His work spans theoretical advancements in optimization algorithms and practical implementations in assistive robotics.
Prof. dr. Mirella M.N. Minkman serves as the Vilans Chair in Innovation of Organization and Governance of Integrated Care at Tilburg University's TIAS School for Business and Society. Concurrently, she is CEO of Vilans (National Knowledge Organization for care and support), bridging science, practice, policy, and education through national innovation programs. Her leadership extends to Chair of the National Governance Innovation Advisory Committee (BoZ), Chair of the NVTZ Scientific Advisory Board, Supervisory Board roles at RIBW Brabant and Rivierenland Hospital, and membership in the VGN Committee of Experts. Minkman's research pioneers person-oriented integrated care governance within multi-organizational networks, focusing on leadership, accountability systems, and strategic innovation. She examines how governance modes enable collaborative care models while addressing implementation barriers in healthcare transformation. Her work emphasizes change management frameworks for large-scale system integration, with particular attention to supervision mechanisms and value-based accountability structures across care continua. Analysis of her 15 recent publications (2021-2023) reveals consistent exploration of integrated care governance across Dutch and international contexts. Key thematic clusters include leadership in nursing home care, decision-making dilemmas in service networks, and emerging AI applications in long-term care. Methodologically, her work spans systematic reviews, policy analyses, and implementation studies, predominantly published in the International Journal of Integrated Care and specialized healthcare management outlets. Through Vilans, Minkman directs national knowledge platforms and large-scale implementation programs that connect academic research with practical healthcare innovation. Her international engagement includes board membership with the International Foundation for Integrated Care, editorial roles for the International Journal for Integrated Care, advisory positions with WHO's Integrating the Health and Care Workforce group, and participation in the UK Center for Evidence IMPACT's Critical Friends Group.
Professor Sophia Psarra is a faculty member at The Bartlett School of Architecture within University College London . Her research and teaching focus on the interplay between spatial configuration, architecture, and sociopolitical dynamics, particularly in parliamentary buildings and urban environments. She directs the Architectural and Urban History and Theory PhD Programme and has authored significant works including Architecture and Narrative (2009) and The Venice Variations (2018), along with co-editing Parliament Buildings: The Architecture of Politics in Europe (2023). PhD in Architecture from University College London (1997) MSc in Architecture (Research) from University College London (1986) Diploma in Architecture from National Technical University of Athens (1985) Her research spans transdisciplinary fields such as architectural history and theory , space syntax , urban morphology , and social/political philosophy . Recent work examines parliamentary architecture and its role in political culture, supported by collaborations with the UCL European Institute and international conferences. Her publications highlight spatial cognition, power dynamics, and the impact of digital media on urban design. Key trends in her recent articles include: Spatial modeling of parliamentary buildings and political culture Space syntax applications in museums and urban environments Interdisciplinary analysis of architecture, language, and institutions Urban resilience strategies during pandemics Scientific recognition includes: First prizes in EUROPAN architectural competitions Parliament Buildings (2023) shortlisted for the Colvin Prize University College London Publication Award (2003) She has supervised 11 PhD students to completion and served as external examiner for 19 PhDs internationally. Her work has received funding from the Leverhulme Trust , NSF (USA) , Onassis Foundation , and UCL Grand Challenges . She collaborates with institutions like the Natural History Museum and Museum of Modern Art to explore spatial design impacts on human experience.
Sietske Waslander is a Full Professor of Educational Sociology at TIAS School for Business and Society, Tilburg University, where she has been affiliated since 2007. Her expertise spans multiple domains including Context (Sociology), Health & Education (Education Management, Innovation, Strategy), Management & Organisation (Leadership, Public Policy, Research and Development), Quantitative Methods (Business Research Methods, Economics, Statistics), and Strategy & Innovation (Strategy and Leadership). Professor Waslander completed her cum laude dissertation on market mechanisms in education. Prior to her position at Tilburg University, she worked at Victoria University of Wellington, the OECD in Paris, a major national consultancy firm, and the University of Groningen. Her research focuses on steering processes in education at system, organizational, and regional levels. She has extensively studied the evaluation of the "Passend Onderwijs" (Appropriate Education) policy, analyzed debates about appropriate education in media and politics, and researched education policy, equal education opportunities, and the public nature of education. Her work demonstrates consistent attention to how governance, leadership, and policy interact within educational systems, particularly examining tensions between market mechanisms and public values. Her publication record reveals a research trajectory evolving from examining market mechanisms in education to more nuanced analyses of policy implementation, meta-governance, and regional steering networks. A consistent theme is how theoretical policy intentions translate (or fail to translate) into educational practice within complex, multi-level governance environments. Member of the Social and Economic Council of North Netherlands Serves on program and assessment committees of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research Participates in various advisory committees and sounding boards Regularly contributes columns and weblogs to professional publications Professor Waslander teaches on leadership, governance, policy, strategy, and innovation in the public domain, delivering courses for executives and supervisors in public management and education programs, as well as in TIAS in-company programs.
Prof. Sabine Brunswicker is a Full Professor at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute, Founder and Director of the interdisciplinary center for Artificial Intelligence for Digital, Autonomous and Augmented Aviation, and Director of the Research Center for Open Digital Innovation (RCODI). Previously, she served as Visiting Professor at Northwestern Institute for Complex Systems (2022) and ESADE Business School (until 2016), and Head of Open Innovation at Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering. Education: PhD in Engineering Sciences (with highest honor), University of Stuttgart, Germany (2011) MSc in Engineering & Management Sciences, University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany (2005) MCom in Marketing & Consumer Behavior, University of New South Wales, Australia (2005) BSc in Engineering & Management Sciences, University of Technology, Darmstadt, Germany (2001) Research Focus: Brunswicker's work bridges computing, engineering, and behavioral sciences with emphasis on human-AI collaboration. She investigates human-autonomy teaming in drone operations, emotional intelligence in conversational AI for healthcare/legal domains, and organizational systems for open innovation using network science and reinforcement learning. Her research integrates digital transformation frameworks with practical applications in autonomous systems and self-organizing platforms. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided materials. Advising and Collaborations: As a user-inspired researcher, Brunswicker co-founded IMP³rove (innovation capability assessment platform) and launched Purdue IronHacks (data science platform for societal challenges). She maintains active industry partnerships and policy engagement, though specific student advisees and grant portfolios weren't detailed in the source text. Her work emphasizes real-world problem solving through machine learning and data visualization. Labs and Teams: She leads RCODI and the AI Aviation Center, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across computing, engineering, and behavioral sciences to advance human-AI teaming in complex operational environments.
