Reina Lewis is a Centenary Professor of Cultural Studies at the London College of Fashion (UAL), specializing in the intersection of fashion, religion, gender, and postcolonial theory. She has held this position since 2006, previously serving as Professor of Cultural Studies at University of East London. Her research focuses on modest fashion as a cross-faith phenomenon, exploring its role in workplace dynamics, religious identity expression, and global cultural politics. Notable projects include the AHRC-funded studies Modest Fashion in UK Women's Working Lives and Modest Workwear , examining dress codes in secular and faith-based organizations. Lewis is Series Editor of Dress Cultures (Bloomsbury) and Cultures in Dialogue (Giorgias Press). She advises journals like Fashion Theory and Oxford British Muslim Studies . Media contributions include features in the New York Times , BBC, and Vogue Arabia . Her Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2024–2027) investigates fashion’s role in articulating belief systems across cultures. Awards include the Costume Society of America’s 2020 Richard Martin Award and the 2018 Enhancing Understanding Award from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Teaching and supervision span PhD research on topics like modest fashion in the UAE, Ottoman gender history, and queer visual culture. She convenes the public Faith & Fashion series and collaborates globally on interfaith initiatives.
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.
Yue Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University, with an affiliated appointment in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. Prior to this, she held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University and Princeton University. She earned her Ph.D. from UCLA in 2011 and B.E. from Tsinghua University in 2006. Her research focuses on smart grid systems, renewable energy integration, machine learning applications in power systems, and game-theoretic approaches to electricity markets. Key areas include transportation electrification, demand response mechanisms, and cyber-physical security of grid infrastructure. She teaches courses on digital signal processing, convex optimization, and communication systems. Her work spans over 50 publications in top journals and conferences like IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and ACM e-Energy. Notable contributions include dynamic state estimation frameworks for inverter-based resources, incentive-compatible market mechanisms for renewable aggregation, and cyber attack detection methodologies. Dr. Zhao advises a research group focused on interdisciplinary challenges in energy systems. Current openings exist for Ph.D. students with strong analytical backgrounds. Sponsors include NSF, DOE, and industry collaborators.
Dr. Beatrice Piccoli is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Essex's Essex Business School since September 2017. She holds a joint PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology from the Universities of Verona (Italy) and Leuven (Belgium). Her research focuses on job insecurity, employee well-being, leadership, and organizational behavior. She has been affiliated with KU Leuven's Research Group on Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology since her postdoctoral role funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant (2015–2017). Additional affiliations include a visiting scholar position at St. John’s University (New York, 2016) through the COOPERINT grant and a researcher role at the University of Verona (2016). Educational Background: PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (2015): Joint program between University of Verona and KU Leuven MSc in Management of Training Services (2011): University of Verona Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven (2015–2017): Funded by EU Horizon 2020 Research Interests: Beatrice explores the impact of job insecurity on organizational outcomes (e.g., performance, discretionary behaviors), employee well-being, and household dynamics. She also investigates mindfulness in high-stress professions, proactive personality traits among older workers, and the role of leadership in change management. Her work integrates social exchange theory, psychological contract theory, and cross-cultural perspectives. Grants & Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (EU Horizon 2020, 2015–2017) COOPERINT Internationalization Grant (University of Verona, 2016) Banco Popolare Funding for Aging & Well-being Research (2015) Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Piccoli teaches Human Resource Management modules at Essex Business School, focusing on organizational behavior and employee relations. She supports postgraduate research students in areas aligned with her expertise, such as job insecurity and workplace psychology. Labs & Collaborations: She collaborates with KU Leuven's Work and Organizational Psychology group and maintains ties with institutions in Italy and the U.S., emphasizing interdisciplinary research on workplace well-being and policy interventions.
Prof. Emanuel Gomes is Professor of Strategy and International Business at Nova SBE (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) and Academic Director of Executive Education. With a PhD from Coventry University, he researches M&A, strategic alliances, servitization, and international business. Former Associate Dean for Digital Transformation and Deputy Head at Birmingham Business School. Research contributions : Developed frameworks for acquisition partner selection and post-merger integration Pioneered studies on servitization in emerging economies Authored 50+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals including Journal of International Business Studies Industry engagement : Collaborations with Chatham House, UK Trade and Industry, British Embassy Angola, and multinational corporations including MG Motor.
George K. Danns is a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Human Services at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus. Holding a PhD from SUNY Stony Brook, he has received prestigious awards including the Ford Foundation Fellowship and Complete College Georgia Champion Award. His leadership roles include Chair of UNG Faculty Senate (2015-2016), former Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana, and Senior Fulbright Fellow at the University of Michigan. Ph.D. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook M.A. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook B. Soc. Sc. in Social Sciences (Distinction), University of Guyana Dr. Danns specializes in Caribbean socio-political dynamics with emphasis on Guyana, examining race/ethnic relations, political leadership, national security, and community development. His research explores intersections of identity, class, and power in postcolonial contexts, addressing critical issues like environmental disasters, homicide patterns, youth vulnerability, and gender disparities. His fieldwork combines theoretical rigor with practical applications for policy development. His 15 most recent publications (2014-2020) reveal three dominant thematic clusters: Caribbean political economy (35%), diaspora/identity studies (30%), and entrepreneurship/financial literacy (35%). The work demonstrates consistent focus on Guyana while expanding to broader Latin American and Caribbean contexts, with increasing attention to youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in developing economies since 2017. Ford Foundation Fellowship for Doctoral Research in Latin America and the Caribbean Complete College Georgia Champion Award (2016) Senior Fulbright Fellowship Dr. Danns has mentored students through diverse sociology courses while securing consultancy grants from major international organizations including UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID, IADB, OAS, and PAHO. His funded research focuses on social policy development, with particular emphasis on youth programs, gender initiatives, and national security frameworks for Caribbean governments. As former Director of the Center for Economic & Social Research & Action (CESRA) at the University of Guyana, he led multidisciplinary teams conducting critical studies on suicide prevention, military roles in national security, and environmental disaster response. His current UNG affiliation involves collaborative research networks addressing regional social challenges through the Sociology and Human Services department.
Matthew Kohrman is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Medicine (Stanford Prevention and Research Center) and as a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He also holds faculty affiliations at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center and the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research and writing bring anthropological methods to bear on the interrelationships between health, culture, and politics, with a primary focus on the People's Republic of China. Kohrman engages multiple intellectual terrains including governmentality, gender theory, political economy, critical science studies, narrativity, and embodiment. His work spans two major research trajectories: disability advocacy in China and the biopolitics of cigarette smoking. Kohrman's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic patterns across his career, moving from disability studies to tobacco research while maintaining focus on how embodied human experiences become foundations for state apparatuses. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches that bridge medical anthropology, political economy, and critical public health studies, with particular attention to China's unique political and social context. Notable Publications: Bodies of Difference: Experiences of Disability and Institutional Advocacy in the Making of Modern China (2005) Poisonous Pandas: Chinese Cigarette Manufacturing in Critical Historical Perspectives (2018) Kohrman joined Stanford's faculty in 1999 and has established himself as a leading scholar in medical anthropology with a China focus. His work combines ethnographic depth with theoretical innovation, particularly in examining how health-related subjects are constituted through state practices and cultural formations.
Maria Correia is a faculty member in the Department of Accounting at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she teaches AC416 Topics in Financial Reporting and maintains office hours by appointment. Her research focuses on credit markets, default prediction, business groups, and corporate governance, with publications in leading accounting and finance journals. Her research examines: Credit risk assessment methodologies and bankruptcy prediction models Corporate governance structures within business groups Impact of accounting standards on corporate investment decisions Regulatory effects on disclosure credibility in emerging financial platforms Dr. Correia's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on financial distress prediction, corporate governance mechanisms, and regulatory impacts in accounting. Her work combines empirical finance with accounting theory to address practical challenges in credit markets and corporate reporting. She has received numerous honors including: 2022 Excellence in Refereeing Award (Journal of Accounting Research) 2020 Best Referee Award (Review of Accounting Studies) LSE Excellence in Education Awards (2018, 2019) Best Paper Award at Review of Accounting Studies Conference (2011) Multiple doctoral fellowships at Stanford Graduate School of Business Her research has been supported by grants from London Business School (RAMD Awards 2009-2013, 2013-2015) and the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (2013). She serves on editorial boards of Accounting Review, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, and Review of Accounting Studies, while acting as Associate Editor for Accounting and Business Research and European Accounting Review.
Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her multidisciplinary research spans health communication, toxicology, social marketing, risk perception, and risk assessment, with emphasis on environmental and occupational health exposures. She leads CAREX Canada, a national carcinogen surveillance program, and has developed public health campaigns including Wash with Care and Tick Talk. Her work focuses on translating scientific information about carcinogens to policymakers and cancer prevention stakeholders. She teaches Human Health Risk Assessment, Toxicology for Public Health, and Health Communication. Her research has been funded by CIHR, Michael Smith Foundation, and Canadian Cancer Society. Current projects include studies on radon exposure, infodemic communication strategies, and community resilience to wildfire smoke. She holds a BA from SFU, MES from York University, and PhD from UBC.
Adam Isen is an Associate Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in labor and public economics. His research focuses on the impact of government policies on households and firms, particularly exploring causal mechanisms behind economic inequality and intergenerational mobility. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a PhD in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Education: Bachelor's Degree: Stanford University PhD in Economics: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Research Interests: Labor Economics: Analyzing how policies affect labor markets, employment, and household decisions. Public Economics: Evaluating tax policies, social programs, and their long-term societal impacts. Intergenerational Mobility: Studying how policies influence outcomes across generations through mechanisms like military service, education access, and wealth distribution. Key Research Themes: His work often uses lottery-based natural experiments to isolate causal effects, such as studying lottery winners to assess wealth impacts on criminal behavior, homeownership, and education choices. Recent papers explore tax policy's effects on firm financing, pandemic-era unemployment insurance fraud, and the long-term consequences of historical policies like the Clean Air Act. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided materials. Grants/Advising: No specific grants or advisee names are mentioned, but his research frequently involves collaborative projects with institutions and datasets such as the U.S. Social Security Administration and Swedish administrative records. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though his work suggests collaboration with interdisciplinary teams focused on policy evaluation and empirical analysis.
Dr. Aisha Ijaz is a Lecturer in Marketing at Edge Hill University's Business School and Programme Leader for joint marketing programmes. She specializes in the intersection of religion, identity, and consumer behavior, particularly focusing on Muslim consumers in Western societies. Her research addresses ethical branding, political consumerism, and faith-based decision-making. She teaches digital marketing, social media analytics, and advertising, while also leading live digital marketing consultancy projects. A member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM), she contributes to academic standards as part of Edge Hill’s External Examiner Committee. Education: PhD in Business (Marketing), Liverpool Hope University (2014–2021) MSc in Distributed Systems, Liverpool Hope University (2005–2007) BA in Business and Community Enterprise & Multimedia Technology, Liverpool Hope University (2002–2005) Research Interests: Her work examines how religious identity influences consumption patterns, especially in complex socio-political contexts. She explores ethical branding strategies, consumer activism related to global conflicts (e.g., Israel-Gaza), and the role of digital technologies in marketing. Her contributions include articles in Journal of Food Products Marketing and media commentary via The Conversation and TRT World. Awards & Engagement: Recipient of the 2024 Edge Hill Lecturing Hero Award. Engaged in public discourse on branding and protests, including analyses of global brand boycotts' impact. Active in academic service, serving as an internal PhD examiner and peer reviewer for journals like Journal of Islamic Marketing and Comparative Migration Studies .
Professor Nicholas Carah is a leading academic at the School of Communication and Arts , The University of Queensland , and serves as Director of the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies . He is also an Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society . His research focuses on the algorithmic and participatory advertising model of digital media platforms , with a sustained investigation into digital alcohol marketing . His research spans digital media, algorithmic culture, and affective capitalism , examining how platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook shape promotional practices and user behavior. He has led major ARC-funded projects and co-edited works such as Digital Intimate Publics and Social Media (2018) and Conflict in My Outlook (2022). As Deputy Chair of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education , he contributes to policy development on unhealthy product marketing. His recent publications highlight trends in social media advertising, algorithmic transparency, and health-risk marketing . Supervision roles include Principal Advisor for PhD projects on topics like digital labor, FemTech, and augmented reality , and Associate Advisor for cross-cultural studies in media and communication. He advocates for citizen science approaches to monitor digital marketing and its societal impacts.
Dr. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London. She serves as Programme Lead for the BSc International Business Programme and Trade2Grow Executive Education Programme. Additionally, she is Impact Lead at the Brunel Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation, where she leads the capability area in the Future of Work. Dr. Tabaghdehi is also an economist and social impact advisor for the independent NGO, Social Innovation Movement. Dr. Tabaghdehi earned her PhD in Economics and Finance (2008) and MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment (2015), both from Brunel University London. She also holds a BA in Theoretical Economics from University of Mazandaran. She completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Tabaghdehi is internationally recognized for her research on digital transformation, with particular expertise in the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Her work focuses on how emerging technologies shape industries, labor markets, and society, with emphasis on enhancing SME growth through technological innovation. She explores applications across critical sectors including social care, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. A central theme in her research is smart data governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data in decision-making processes. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and business strategy. She has developed frameworks like the Digital Business Auditing Framework, which has been adopted internationally for smart city initiatives. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her presentations as oral and written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee. Her publications span AI ethics, digital footprint implications, fertility economics, and healthcare cost analysis, showing interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining thematic coherence around digital transformation's societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition Semi-finalist: Research Impact Award at Brunel University London, 2023 Staff Award: Exceptional in Collegiality and Supportive to Colleagues at Brunel University London, 2022 Exceptional Performance at Regents University London, 2018-19 Staff Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Regents University London, 2016 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2014 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2013 Dr. Tabaghdehi actively supervises PhD students researching areas including Smart Data Governance, Ethical AI Governance, Digital Innovation Impact, Responsible AI Adoption Strategies, Sustainability, and Future of Labour Market. She has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), Brunel University London, and Brunel Business School. Her current projects include research on AI Adoption and Governance, Youth digital addiction, Algorithm Reliability Framework, and SMEs digital footprints. She has also co-designed the "Digital Adoption" module for the UK Government's Help to Grow Management program, demonstrating the practical application of her research. As a member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tabaghdehi serves as an associate practitioner at Social Value International, associate member of the Big Innovation Centre, and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. She is also a member of the ESRC Review College, British Academy of Management Review College, and Energy Institute UK, contributing to the broader academic and policy communities through these roles.
Bryan Dowd is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota. With a PhD in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Pennsylvania (1982), MS in Urban Administration from Georgia State University (1976), and BA in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology (1972), his work focuses on health economics , statistical modeling , and healthcare financing . PhD, Public Policy Analysis, University of Pennsylvania, 1982 MS, Urban Administration, Georgia State University, 1976 BA, Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972 His research spans health insurance dynamics , payment models , and statistical methodologies in healthcare. Key themes include upcoding practices , instrumental variable applications , and policy implications of risk ratios . Publications often address healthcare access , economic incentives , and data-driven policy evaluation . Recent article trends highlight moral hazard decomposition , odds ratio critiques , and switching cost analysis in Medicare Advantage. These works emphasize causal inference , economic modeling , and policy design challenges . Contact: dowdx001@umn.edu
Katherine L. Milkman is the James G. Dinan Endowed Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with secondary appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Arts and Sciences. She co-founded and co-directs the Behavior Change for Good Initiative , focusing on harnessing behavioral economics and psychology for societal benefit. Education: PhD in Computer Science and Business, Harvard University Undergraduate degree (summa cum laude) in Operations Research and American Studies, Princeton University Her research bridges behavioral economics , decision-making , and health psychology , with applications in education, finance, and public health. Recent studies explore quantification fixation , streak incentives , and diversity interventions using megastudy methodologies. Scientific awards include Thinkers50 Top 50 Management Thinker (2021, 2023) APS Fellow (2020) FABBS Early Career Award (2015) Wyss Award (Harvard, 2008) She teaches courses in decision-making and judgment research , including OIDD9950 (Dissertation) and OIDD2990 (Judgment & Decision Making Research). Media outlets like The New York Times and Nature regularly feature her work, while her podcast Choiceology disseminates behavioral economics insights to a broader audience.
