Dr. Juan Manuel Berbel Pineda is a full Professor at the Department of Business Organization and Marketing at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, sustainable tourism practices, and international business strategies, particularly within the hotel industry and textile sector. Key research areas: Tourism Economics, Sustainable Tourism, International Business Strategy Affiliated with IMEGS (Innovation and Marketing for a Sustainable Global Environment) research group Doctoral Programs: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Family Business His research explores tourism competitiveness and internationalization patterns through empirical studies on hotel chains in Latin America, fair trade impacts in emerging economies, and post-COVID-19 rural tourism development. Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals strong emphasis on structural equation modeling, cross-cultural comparisons, and market segmentation strategies. Current academic activity includes international collaborations with institutions like Massey University, Varna University of Management, and University of Mauritius. His 2020 work on Ecuadorian chia seed exports demonstrates methodology for EU market selection using 7-dimensional indicators, while his sustainable tourism studies provide frameworks for pandemic-era tourism revival through non-overcrowding strategies.
André Gagné is a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University, currently on research leave (July-December 2025). His work bridges theology, political science, and sociology with global recognition through 400+ media features in outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and Le Monde. Education: Conjoint PhD from Université catholique de Louvain and Université de Montréal M.A. from Université de Montréal B.Th. from Université de Montréal His research centers on Christian Political Thought (examining theology-state dynamics), Global Pentecostal and Charismatic movements (analyzing their sociopolitical impact worldwide), and Reception History of the Bible (tracing interpretive trajectories across cultures). This interdisciplinary approach integrates historical analysis with contemporary case studies, particularly focusing on evangelical movements in the Americas and Europe. His eight books and recent journal articles reveal consistent thematic focus: the weaponization of spiritual warfare rhetoric in politics, apocalyptic narratives in populist movements, and religious violence in Western traditions. The 2024 publications on Trump-era evangelicalism demonstrate methodological innovation through media discourse analysis combined with theological critique. Scientific awards: Newsmaker of the Week (4 times) Newsmaker of the Month (4 times) President's Opinion Leader of the Year (2016) Expert Communicator of the Year (2024) Dr. Gagné supervises MA students in Theological Studies and PhD candidates in Individualized Programs and Humanities. His policy impact is evidenced by service on Public Safety Canada's National Expert Committee on Countering Radicalization to Violence (2023-2025), where he contributed theological perspectives on religious extremism. His media engagement strategy represents a deliberate effort to translate academic research for public discourse. He co-directs the Spirit, State, and Society podcast and maintains affiliations with Concordia's Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance, Université de Sherbrooke's Centre de recherche Société, Droit et Religions, and the multi-university Political Theology Research Group (McGill, Concordia, UdeM, ULaval).
Anocha Aribarg is a Professor of Marketing and Area Chair of Marketing at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, with additional faculty affiliation at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS). Her interdisciplinary research bridges psychological theory, consumer behavior, and advanced statistical modeling to address complex marketing challenges. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Wisconsin, 2004 MBA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1998 BS in Statistics, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1994 Research Focus: Prof. Aribarg investigates cognitive processes in consumer decision-making, specializing in individual/joint choice dynamics, product search behaviors, and responses to marketing stimuli. Her methodology integrates Bayesian econometrics with physiological measures (eye tracking, skin conductance) and multi-method experimental designs to uncover hidden decision mechanisms. Publication Trends: Her 14 recent publications (2009-2024) reveal consistent innovation in choice modeling, with increasing emphasis on attention dynamics (2020), moral psychology in aesthetics (2022), and high-frequency service data integration (2023). Work appears predominantly in Marketing Science Journal of Marketing Research, and Psychological Science, demonstrating methodological rigor across consumer behavior, advertising, and service contexts. Academic Service: She serves as Associate Editor for Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing, and Journal of Marketing Research, while contributing to the Journal of Retailing editorial board. Teaching: Prof. Aribarg delivers graduate-level courses in Marketing Research and Analytics and Predictive Analytics at Ross, emphasizing data-driven decision frameworks.
Wen-Chin Wu is a Research Fellow/Professor at the Institute of Political Science at Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan. She has been appointed as the Lenore Annenberg and Wallis Annenberg Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University for the 2025-26 academic year. Her academic profile demonstrates significant contributions to political science, particularly in comparative authoritarianism and political economy. Dr. Wu earned her B.A. from National Chengchi University (NCCU), M.A. from NCCU and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. She was a visiting scholar at the Harvard-Yenching Institute during the 2019-20 academic year. Currently, she serves as the coordinator of the Institute for Social Science Methodology funded by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council. Her research primarily focuses on comparative and international political economy, comparative authoritarianism, and Chinese politics, with particular interest in economic statecraft and media dynamics in authoritarian regimes. Wu's work examines how dictators utilize trade policies to prolong political survival, how varieties of authoritarianism determine policy choices, and how Taiwanese citizens perceive cross-Strait relations and national security issues. Her methodological approach combines formal modeling, statistical analysis, and experimental survey techniques. Her recent publications reveal consistent scholarly productivity with research spanning authoritarian politics, trade policy, media freedom, and Taiwan security issues. Wu's work demonstrates sophisticated integration of theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, particularly through survey experiments conducted in Taiwan and cross-national comparative analyses. Lenore Annenberg and Wallis Annenberg Fellow at CASBS, Stanford University (2025-26) Wu actively contributes to policy discussions through publications in outlets like The Diplomat and Global Asia. Her research on Taiwanese public opinion regarding cross-Strait relations and national security has informed contemporary debates on Taiwan-US-China dynamics. As coordinator of the Institute for Social Science Methodology, she plays a significant role in advancing methodological training for social scientists in Taiwan.
Lucas Janson is an Associate Professor of Statistics and Affiliate in Computer Science at Harvard University. He leads the Harvard Statistical Consulting Service, supervising PhD students advising hundreds of researchers annually. His research focuses on high-dimensional inference, statistical machine learning, and applications in genetics, political science, and climatology. He teaches courses such as Statistical Inference I, Reinforcement Learning, and Statistical Machine Learning. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, including contributions to robotics motion planning and microbiome data analysis. Key research areas include variable importance inference, safe reinforcement learning, compositional data analysis, and robust paleoclimate reconstructions. His methodologies are implemented in software packages like Floodgate, EigenPrism, and Fast Marching Tree (FMT*). He advises a dynamic group of PhD students and has mentored alumni now in academia and industry roles. Notable contributions include the development of model-X knockoffs for controlled variable selection, conditional randomization tests, and optimization algorithms for adaptive control systems. His work emphasizes statistical rigor while addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, environmental science, and robotics.
Kimberly A. Whitler serves as the Frank M. Sands Sr. Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. With nearly 20 years of industry experience in general management, strategy, and marketing roles within CPG and retailing sectors, she brings practical expertise to her academic work. Her career includes significant positions at Procter & Gamble, Aurora Foods, David's Bridal, and PetSmart, where she helped build $1B+ brands including Tide, Bounce, Downy and Zest. Dr. Whitler's educational background includes: B.A. in psychology and business administration from Eureka College MBA from the University of Arizona, Eller School of Business M.S. and Ph.D. from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Whitler is an authority on marketing strategy, brand management, and marketing performance, with particular expertise in understanding how a firm's marketing performance is affected by its C-suite and board. Her research focuses on C-level marketing management challenges, digital marketing transformation, employer branding, and the emerging field of athlete branding through NIL (Name, Image & Likeness). She has authored over 350 articles as a Forbes senior contributor and published in top journals including Harvard Business Review, Journal of Marketing, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Her award-winning publications demonstrate a consistent progression from traditional brand management topics toward more strategic considerations of marketing's role at the executive and board levels. Recent work examines digital transformation, brand purpose, and the evolving CMO role, reflecting her deep understanding of how marketing strategy intersects with organizational leadership. Whitler has received numerous professional accolades: Ranked as a Top Influencer of CMOs Named Favorite Professor of Top MBA Students in Poets and Quants Winner of Darden's Morton Award in 2018 and 2021 Finalist for Journal of Marketing's 2018 MSI/Paul H. Root Award Winner of 2017 Robert D. Buzzell Best Paper award Winner of 2020 Sheth Foundation Award As an active consultant and speaker, Whitler has worked with numerous C-level organizations including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, U.S. Department of Defense, and Gartner. She has been cited over 3,600 times in major media outlets including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg, establishing herself as a leading voice in marketing strategy. Her industry experience informs her teaching and research, creating a valuable bridge between academic theory and practical application. Whitler leads research initiatives focused on marketing leadership and brand strategy, often collaborating with industry partners to ensure practical relevance of her work. Her recent projects include examining the impact of marketers on corporate boards and developing frameworks for effective marketing technology implementation, positioning her at the forefront of strategic marketing research.
Brandon M. Stewart is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Princeton University with extensive interdisciplinary affiliations. He serves as Director of the Statistics Core at the Office of Population Research and maintains formal connections with the Politics Department, Princeton Institute for Computational Science and Engineering, Center for Information Technology Policy, and Center for the Digital Humanities. Stewart holds editorial leadership as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Political Analysis and Associate Editor at Sociological Methods & Research . His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University (2015) Master's degree in Statistics from Harvard University (2014) Stewart's research pioneers innovative quantitative methods for social science applications, specializing in automated text analysis and modeling complex heterogeneity in regression. His methodological frameworks enable researchers to uncover hidden structures in large datasets that were previously too costly or impossible to analyze. While his recent work has focused on using newspaper archives to study propaganda mechanisms in contemporary China, his tools are deliberately designed for broad applicability across diverse domains including education, human trafficking, forced migration, international relations, constitutional law, and psychology. His publication record demonstrates consistent innovation at the intersection of statistics, machine learning, and social inquiry. Stewart's work shows a clear trajectory from foundational methodological development to practical implementation across numerous substantive areas, with recurring themes of enhancing causal inference with textual data, developing robust topic modeling techniques, and creating accessible computational tools for social scientists. Stewart's scholarly excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards: 2024 Leo Goodman (Early Career) Award from the Methodology Section of the American Sociological Association 2023 Emerging Scholar Award from the Political Methodology Society Edward R Chase Dissertation Prize Gosnell Prize for Excellence in Political Methodology Political Analysis Editor's Choice Award Recognition for Excellence in Mentoring Graduate Students As a mentor, Stewart has guided several successful graduate students to faculty positions at institutions including UCLA and Georgetown. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous multi-author projects spanning disciplines from political science to computational linguistics. His leadership extends to the Sociology Statistics Reading Group, which he founded to foster interdisciplinary methodological exchange, and his summer methods camp that trains social scientists in advanced quantitative techniques.
Dominik Hangartner is a Professor of Political Analysis at ETH Zurich and co-director of the Stanford-Zurich Immigration Policy Lab. His research combines fieldwork and statistical analysis to evaluate migration policies and political institutions. Education: Doctorate in Social Sciences, University of Bern (2011) Research Interests focus on: Immigrant integration Effects of direct democracy Discrimination monitoring Refugee policy evaluation Political economy of migration Publications span Science , Nature , and American Political Science Review , with recent work analyzing refugee return dynamics, welfare migration, and media effects during crises like the Syrian refugee influx and the pandemic. Scientific Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize National Latsis Prize ERC Starting Grant Grants & Projects include EU and Swiss National Science Foundation funding for immigration policy experiments. He collaborates with the Immigration Policy Lab on algorithmic integration strategies and field experiments.
Joshua D. Kertzer is the John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Government at Harvard University, where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His research integrates international security, political psychology, and foreign policy analysis. His work examines public opinion formation, elite decision-making, and experimental approaches to international relations. Recent studies focus on how observers assess resolve in international conflicts, partisan influences on foreign policy attitudes, and the psychological foundations of reputation costs. Publications demonstrate methodological innovation in combining survey experiments with archival research, exploring topics from democratic credibility to signaling in crisis diplomacy. His award-winning research has been recognized by the International Studies Association and American Political Science Association.
Rudy Hirschheim is a Professor at the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems within the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University. He previously held faculty positions at the University of Houston, Templeton College - Oxford, London School of Economics, and McMaster University, with visiting appointments at Monash University, University of New South Wales, University of Bayreuth, University of Jyvaskyla, University of Warwick, and University of Paris-Dauphine. PhD in Information Systems, London School of Economics (1985) MS in Computer Science, University of Toronto (1974) BCom in Business Administration, University of Toronto (1975) His research interests span outsourcing, management of information systems, research methods, and philosophical issues in research. His recent publications focus on agile software development, crowdsourcing, social justice in IT, service-oriented architecture maturity, and theoretical critiques of the IS discipline. He emphasizes methodological rigor and philosophical foundations in information systems research. Key scientific awards include the LEO Award for lifetime achievement (2013), two honorary doctorates (University of Oulu, 2006; University of Bern, 2012), and Fellow status from the Association for Information Systems (2007). He has also received multiple best paper awards and LSU's Rainmaker Award (2012).
Sha Yang serves as the Ernest Hahn Professor of Marketing at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California, where she has held full-time faculty positions since 2017 after progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor roles at New York University and UC-Riverside. Her research examines interdependencies in consumer preferences, social influences on decision-making, and competitive dynamics in advertising, pricing, and platform growth. Her educational background includes a PhD in Marketing (2000) and MA in Statistics (1998) from Ohio State University, complemented by an MA in Economics (1995) and BA in International Economics (1994) from Renmin University of China. Her methodological expertise spans Bayesian methods, structural modeling, and data analytics applied to consumer behavior. Yang's research portfolio reveals consistent focus on digital marketing phenomena, with recent work analyzing cross-category spillovers in advertising, review impacts under negotiated pricing, and psychological pricing effects in luxury markets. Her publications in Journal of Marketing , Management Science , and Marketing Science demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches bridging econometrics and behavioral insights. Among her recognitions is the Marketing Science Institute Young Scholar award. She has served as Associate Editor for Journal of Marketing (2017-present) and Marketing Science (2017-2024), reflecting her scholarly impact. Marketing Science Institute Young Scholar Associate Editor, Journal of Marketing (2017-present) Associate Editor, Marketing Science (2017-2024) VP, INFORMS Society for Marketing Science Administratively, Yang served as Vice Dean and Senior Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at Marshall School of Business (2020-2023), overseeing faculty development and academic strategy. Her current research integrates causal inference methods with media and entertainment industry applications, supported by grants from marketing research institutions.
Dr. Suman Adhikari is a Conjoint Lecturer at the School of Clinical Medicine , University of New South Wales (UNSW), focusing on Infectious Diseases , Antimicrobial Stewardship , and Clinical Pharmacology . He has contributed to advancements in antibiotic management, sepsis diagnostics, and e-learning tools for healthcare professionals. University: University of New South Wales School: School of Clinical Medicine Email: suman.adhikari@unsw.edu.au Research Interests: Dr. Adhikari’s work spans antimicrobial stewardship in tertiary care, therapeutic drug monitoring of antibiotics like linezolid, and educational technology for vancomycin use. He also explores pharmacokinetics in parasitic infections and contributes to sepsis pathway optimization . Publication Trends: His recent articles (2017–2023) highlight antibiotic safety , digital education , and infection control . Notable studies include multimodal stewardship in ICU, qSOFA criteria validation, and e-learning tool efficacy for vancomycin training. Contact: Phone: 0411817996 | Location: Gray Street, Kogarah 2217 NSW
Saskia Goldberg is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Social Sciences , University of Stuttgart , with a current affiliation as Postdoctoral Researcher at the KU Leuven (since April 2022). Her work focuses on deliberative democracy, dialogic citizen participation, and legitimacy perceptions in representative democracies. Education: Master in Empirical Political and Social Research from University of Stuttgart (2014–2016) Goldberg’s research examines how citizens evaluate deliberative minipublics, the contingent legitimacy perceptions of non-participants, and the intersection of deliberation with policy outcomes. She has conducted empirical studies on democratic preferences, citizen forums, and dialogic participation in local governance. Her recent publications analyze the legitimacy of deliberative forums, cost-benefit assessments of citizen participation, and democratic expectations. Trends in her work include experimental methodologies, comparative studies of political systems, and the practical implications of deliberative innovations in real-world governance contexts. Goldberg has collaborated with institutions like the Ohio State University (2021) and contributed to edited volumes on empirical social research and democratic theory. Her teaching experience includes courses on democratic innovations, political systems, and comparative democracy models. She has participated in projects funded by the Fritz-Thyssen-Stiftung and Baden-Württemberg Stiftung , focusing on evaluating citizen participation mechanisms and analyzing democratic preferences.
Carl Müller-Crepon is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) . His research focuses on state-building, political ethnicity, conflict, and geographic analysis, particularly in Africa and Europe. He previously held roles at the University of Oxford and ETH Zurich, and has affiliations with Harvard University. His work combines computational methods with geospatial data to study historical and modern dynamics of ethnicity, state capacity, and political violence. Education: PhD in Political Science, ETH Zurich (2019) MA in Political Science, ETH Zurich (2015) BA in International Affairs and Economics, University of St. Gallen (2013) Research Interests: His work explores how administrative borders shape ethnic identities, the impact of colonial policies on development, and the role of nationalism in territorial disputes. He innovates in geospatial data analysis and machine learning, publishing in top journals like the American Political Science Review and International Organization . Key Contributions: Developed the SIDE dataset for fine-grained ethnic demography analysis. Studied the reciprocal relationship between ethnic geographies and political borders since the 19th century. Explored state capacity in Africa using travel time metrics and road networks. Grants & Labs: Leading projects on colonial administrative design and ethnic persistence. Collaborations with institutions like ETH Zurich’s International Conflict Research Group.
Prof. Zoltán Károly Lakner is a Professor at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural and Food Economics. His research focuses on applying dynamic systems theory, econometrics, and artificial intelligence to analyze food supply networks, agricultural policy, and socio-economic systems in Africa and Central Asia. Key areas include big-data modeling of complex systems, game-theory applications, and open-source intelligence tools in innovation policy. He leads the SafeConsume H2020 project, developing strategies to mitigate foodborne illness risks through consumer education and prototype tools. His work spans food policy analysis, climate change impacts on agriculture, and ethical food consumption behaviors. Education details not explicitly provided in text. Research interests emphasize quantitative methods in agricultural economics, econometrics-driven policy analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to global food challenges. Recent publications explore bioenergy expansion effects, water tax policy implications, and post-Paris Agreement green finance trends. No scientific awards explicitly stated in the text. Grants include the Horizon 2020 SafeConsume project. Active in advising and mentoring, though specific student names are not listed. Affiliated with the Szént István Campus in Gödöllő, contributing to institutional research and policy initiatives.
