Wang Wei is a researcher at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science. His work spans multiple domains including manufacturing processes, laser welding, digital twin applications, and sustainable supply chain strategies. Key affiliations: University of Skövde, The Virtual Systems Research Centre, SYMBIO-TIC project, VF-KDO project Collaborations with institutions: Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Innovation Fund Denmark, Vinnova Research interests focus on: Advanced manufacturing techniques (machining deformation prediction, thin-walled part optimization) Laser welding process improvement (porosity reduction, dissimilar material joints) Digital twin security frameworks for cyber-physical systems Green technology adoption and sustainable supply chain coordination Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Neural operator applications for manufacturing Multi-objective optimization in machining Cybersecurity modeling for industrial systems Environmental economics and consumer behavior analysis Co-funded by: Knowledge Foundation (SIMPLE, VF-KDO projects) Vinnova (QWELD, LaserBATMAN projects) EU H2020 SYMBIO-TIC M-ERA.NET 3 call
Professor Woo-Tsong Lin is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Management Information Systems at National Chengchi University's College of Commerce in Taiwan. With over three decades of academic experience, he has established himself as a leading researcher in supply chain management and information systems. His career at NCCU spans from Assistant Professor (1990-1995) to full Professor (1995-present), with additional administrative roles including Department Chair (1996-1999) and Deputy Dean of the College of Commerce (2010-2011, 2013-2015). Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley (1988-1990) M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1985-1988) B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tunghai University, Taiwan (1977-1981) Professor Lin's research focuses on supply chain management, supply chain innovation, e-business, decision support systems, and software industry development and management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly in developing optimization models for complex supply chain problems under uncertainty. He has made significant contributions to green supply chain management, reverse logistics, and the application of emerging technologies like blockchain in supply chain contexts. His research often integrates operations research methodologies with information systems perspectives to address contemporary business challenges. Analysis of Professor Lin's recent publications reveals a strong focus on supply chain resilience, sustainability, and the application of advanced computational methods to supply chain problems. His work frequently addresses uncertainty in supply chain networks, green logistics, and the integration of new technologies like blockchain into traditional supply chain operations. There's a clear evolution in his research from foundational supply chain management topics to more complex problems involving sustainability, risk management, and emerging technologies. Distinguished Professor award from National Chengchi University (2008) Professor Lin has led numerous research projects funded by Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology (previously National Science Council), focusing on supply chain risk management, green closed-loop supply chains, and innovative applications of information technology in business processes. His research has practical implications for industry, particularly in manufacturing, retail, and technology sectors. While specific student advising information isn't detailed in the provided materials, his extensive publication record with various co-authors suggests active mentorship of graduate students. Professor Lin's work intersects with several research labs at NCCU, particularly those focused on E-Business, Supply Chain Management, and emerging technologies. His research on blockchain applications in supply chain management aligns with interests of the Lab for Electronic Commerce and Service Science, while his work on sustainable operations connects with the Digital Sustainable Enablement Lab.
Dr. Alain Neher serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Business at Charles Sturt University, where he contributes to management education and research. With over 25 years of industry experience in senior management and leadership roles across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, including armed forces logistics, he brings practical insights to his academic work. His educational background includes a Doctoral degree from Charles Sturt University, two Master's degrees from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Switzerland), and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (Switzerland). Professor Neher's research spans multiple interconnected domains including business ethics, organizational culture and values, performance management, workforce well-being, ESG frameworks, and small and medium-sized enterprises. His work increasingly focuses on digital transformation, particularly examining digital internal communication strategies, AI applications in business contexts, and remote work arrangements. He has developed a distinctive research thread connecting organizational values with community engagement through projects like pollinator gardens, demonstrating how workplace values translate into tangible community benefits. His 80+ publications since 2016 reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing contemporary workplace challenges, with significant focus on the impact of digital technologies, the evolution of work practices during and after the pandemic, and the integration of sustainability principles into business operations. His recent work particularly emphasizes the intersection of digital communication tools, remote work arrangements, and organizational culture across various industry contexts. Professor Neher holds a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). He has served as Subject Convener for multiple management courses including Organizations and Management, Organisational Behaviour, Ethics, Sustainability and Culture, and Industrial Relations. As a Course Director, he has designed and revised undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He is actively involved in several research groups including the Aspro Home Affairs, Policing and Security Science (HAPSS) Research Group, Workforce Wellness Research Unit, Regional Entrepreneurship Research Group, and Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group Business. His collaborative work often addresses practical workplace challenges, particularly in Australian contexts, with strong connections to community wellbeing initiatives.
Debra Jeffree is a Principal Lecturer and Joint Course Director for the BA Business Management program at Coventry University's Coventry Business School within the Faculty of Business and Law. She serves as Year 3 Tutor for Business Management students and teaches business law and employability skills to undergraduate business students. Dr. Jeffree holds a Law LLB (Hons) degree (1982) and a Further and Higher Education Teaching Certificate (Part 1, 1984). She was awarded Senior Fellow status with the Higher Education Authority in 2016. Prior to her academic career, she gained extensive professional experience in consumer advice, criminal justice mediation, and residential conveyancing in private practice. She has also served as a consultant and external examiner for the National Association of Estate Agents. Her research focuses on solicitor management and training needs, particularly addressing gaps identified in the Solicitors Regulation Authority's 2013 Legal Education and Training Report. She has led negotiations with the Warwickshire Law Society to develop workshops helping local solicitors maintain their practicing certificates by meeting SRA Competency Statement requirements. Dr. Jeffree teaches several key modules including Employability Skills, Legal Aspects of Management Responsibility, Legal Aspects of Responsible Leadership, and Professional Etiquette across various business programs. Her expertise spans Business Law, Employability Skills development, and Undergraduate recruitment and admissions processes, including Clearing. Senior Fellow HEA (2016) Dr. Jeffree has held numerous academic, professional, and managerial responsibilities throughout her career. She has taught a wide range of subjects beyond business law, including Land and Property Law, Business Organisations, and Principles of English Law. Her practical legal experience informs her teaching approach, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world application in the business context.
Mike Featherstone is Professor of Sociology in the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. He joined Goldsmiths Sociology Department in January 2013 and moved to ICCE in January 2016. Previously, he was Research Professor of Sociology and Communications and Director of the Theory, Culture & Society Centre at Nottingham Trent University. His academic qualifications include a PhD, MA from Durham University, and BA from State University of Utrecht (1900). Professor Featherstone's research focuses on consumer culture , social and cultural theory , the body , global culture and knowledge formation , ageing and the life course , automobilities , aestheticization processes , and digital culture . His work explores the intersections between material consumption, cultural practices, and social formations, with particular attention to how global processes shape local experiences. He has made significant contributions to understanding luxury consumption, the dynamics of global culture, and the relationship between digital technologies and social life. His recent publications reveal a growing interest in the public sphere in the digital age, the future of universities, and the relationship between consumer culture and sustainability. Featherstone's work consistently bridges theoretical sophistication with empirical richness, examining how cultural practices reflect and shape broader social transformations. His scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with questions about ecological sustainability, the transformation of knowledge institutions, and the cultural politics of global events. Founding editor of Theory, Culture & Society (1982-) Founding editor of Body & Society (1995-) Editor of Theory, Culture & Society Book Series (1990-) Member of Consortium of Humanities Centres and Institutes (2000-05) HEFCE Research Assessment Exercise Sociology panels (1995-6 and 2001) Professor Featherstone has been a visiting professor in Barcelona, Geneva, Kyoto, Recife, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Vancouver. He currently spends part of the year working with colleagues at the University of Tokyo and Tokyo University of the Arts on a project related to the Olympics, examining cultural dimensions of global sporting events and their impact on national identity formation in East Asia.
Nina Veflen is a Professor of Innovation at BI Norwegian Business School , where she also serves as Associate Dean of the MSc in Strategic Marketing Management program. She co-founded the Center for Multisensory Marketing and has held academic positions at University of South-Eastern Norway and Stanford University (visiting scholar). Education : Dr. Oecon from BI Norwegian Business School Previous roles : Senior researcher at Nofima and Aarhus University Her research bridges sensory marketing , service design , and food safety , with publications across 80+ articles, books, and chapters . Key focus areas include design thinking in food safety, multisensory packaging , and consumer behavior related to aging populations. She leads international research projects and collaborates with industry giants like IKEA , Unilever , and Tine . Recent publications analyze smart technology applications for aging populations, crossmodal correspondences in food experiences, and seasonal sensory variations across Norway/Colombia. She advocates for contextual framework development in both physical (e.g., Arctic environments) and digital spaces. Teaching : Design-driven innovation, service design, sensory marketing at all academic levels Industry engagement : Regular keynote speaker, advisory board member
Sonja Maria Russo is a Researcher at the Institute of Production and Logistics within the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (Austria). Her work focuses on urban mobility , logistics systems , and environmental economics , with particular emphasis on stakeholder-driven innovation and smart city integration . Education: M.Sc. in Logistics/Production Current Role: Lab Manager & Project Researcher, Urban Mobility Lab (2022–present) Research Interests Russo’s research spans: Urban Logistics Hubs – designing cooperative infrastructure System Dynamics – modeling environmental impacts of retail transportation Terminal Innovation – assessing competitive advantages in inland ports Smart City Sustainability – conceptual frameworks for business models Her publications reveal interdisciplinary trends in logistics optimization , multimodal transportation , and electricity access for rural regions. She frequently collaborates with EU institutions and UNDP. Scientific Recognition 2023: Flagship Project Award for thinkport VIENNA 2022: BOKU Best Paper Award Russo contributes to project management and knowledge transfer , particularly through workshop leadership at events like the Forum Green Logistics (2022–2023) and European Federation of Inland Ports workshops.
Prof. Dr. Alfred Taudes is a faculty member at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, affiliated with the Department of Information Processing and Process Management under the Institute for Production Management. His research spans Production Management, Strategic Management in High-Tech Industries, Real Options, Supply Chain Management, and SAP R/3 integration, with significant contributions to Quantitative Models of Learning Organizations. Key research areas: Production/Operations Management, Strategic High-Tech Industry Analysis, Real Options Theory Notable collaborations with researchers like Mild, Natter, and Dorffner Focus on empirical validation of models in marketing, supply chain optimization, and software platform decisions His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary trends combining Management Science , Information Systems , and Machine Learning . Recurring subfields include Neural Network Applications , Real Options Valuation , Consumer Behavior Modeling , and Process Migration in Distributed Systems . While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his work has been disseminated through leading journals and conference proceedings.
Andrea Rozario is an Assistant Professor of Accountancy at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, auditing technologies, and financial reporting quality. She explores topics such as AI-driven audit methodologies, regulatory impacts on innovation, and the use of social media data in financial risk assessments. Rozario's work emphasizes practical applications of emerging technologies in accounting practices, including robotic process automation (RPA) and blockchain. Her recent articles analyze how AI laws influence corporate innovation, the role of consumer sentiment in revenue risk evaluation, and the implementation of RPA in accounting workflows. Despite the breadth of her research, no specific honors or awards are listed in her profile. Rozario teaches courses in accountancy and is affiliated with the Gies College of Business, though detailed information about grants or advising is not provided in the text. Rozario’s work bridges academic inquiry and real-world auditing challenges, particularly in leveraging computational tools for enhanced transparency and efficiency in financial reporting. She has published in journals such as Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory and Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting , reflecting her commitment to advancing technology-driven accounting practices.
Dr. Rebecca Dong is a Lecturer in Management at the UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney. Her research focuses on fostering sustainable workplaces, psychological safety, and organizational behavior, with emphasis on themes like motivation, knowledge sharing, and international management. She holds roles such as Early Career Researcher Representative on the UTS Business Faculty Research Committee and has contributed to editorial boards of journals like Humanities and Social Sciences Communications . Her work spans 25+ publications in top-tier journals and conferences, addressing issues like supply chain innovation, carbon reduction strategies, and age-friendly transportation policies. Dr. Dong is recognized for teaching excellence, having received awards such as the UTS Business School Award for Teaching and Learning and Top Teacher Award. She teaches courses in Human Resource Management, International Business, and Sustainable Management. Beyond academia, she has received community accolades including the 2018 Governor's Multicultural Awards (Youth Award) and the 2018 Premier's Certificate for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Her funded research includes projects on disruptive technologies in allied health (AR/VR in footwear) and explores topics like digital leadership and AI in education. She actively reviews for high-impact journals and serves on academic committees, reflecting her dedication to advancing both scholarly and practical contributions to management and organizational studies.
Professor Marcus Berliant is a Professor of Economics and Chair of the Ph.D. Admissions Committee at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on economic theory, public finance, urban economics, and positive political theory. Current work includes studies on income taxation politics, knowledge creation microstructure, and urban growth dynamics. Key publications span topics such as tax equity, public goods provision, and urban spatial models. He has advised 39 Ph.D. students, many placed at top institutions like Stanford University. Awards include Fellow of the Regional Science Association International (2005), two Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards, and the 2003 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Prior to Washington University, he taught at the University of Rochester and served as a Congressional staff member. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending mathematical rigor with policy relevance. His work frequently addresses spatial economics, taxation systems, and the interplay between knowledge and economic growth. Appendices to recent works explore advanced topics like knowledge diversity and labor differentiation in general equilibrium frameworks.
Frank Mueller is a Professor in Accountability, Organisations & Strategy at Durham University Business School. He holds an MSc and DPhil from Oxford University and a first-class degree from Konstanz University. With 29 years of research experience, he has published 77 works including 25 in ABS 4-rated journals and 17 in ABS 3-rated journals (h-index: 38, i10-index: 60). His research focuses on three interconnected areas: Strategy, Organisation, Leadership & Change Governance, Accountability, and Public/Private Interfaces Financial Crisis and austerity policies Recent publications explore themes like ESG mediation, philanthropic influence in higher education, discursive accountability in social media regulation, and dramaturgical approaches to strategic change. His methodology combines discourse analysis with practice theory and field studies. He has held positions at Newcastle, St Andrews, Leicester, Royal Holloway, Aston, and London Business School.
Jennifer Chang Coupland is a Clinical Professor of Marketing at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. She joined Penn State in 1998 after earning her Ph.D. and M.S. in Marketing from Northwestern University and B.S. from UC Berkeley. Teaching: Instructs MBA Brand Management, Honors Marketing, Advertising, and oversees the Penn State Prime Brand Management & Campaign Strategy Practicum. Recognized with multiple teaching awards including the 2021 Fred Brand, Jr. Excellence in Teaching Award. Research Focus: Studies consumer behavior and brand meaning using qualitative methods like ethnography, interviews, and projective techniques. Her work examines household consumption patterns, particularly food-related behaviors and symbolic brand functions. Professional Background: Former account executive at O'Brien Communications and visiting professor at Jordan McGrath Case & Partners Advertising. Currently serves as faculty advisor for Penn State Prime and marketing honors advisor to Schreyer Honors College.
Dr. Maher Al-Greer is an Associate Professor (Research) at Teesside University's School of Science, Engineering and Design Technology (SCEDT), specializing in electrical engineering with a focus on power electronics, battery management systems, and smart grids. He holds a PhD from Newcastle University (2012) and has extensive academic and industry experience, including roles as a post-doctoral researcher and senior lecturer. Education: PhD in Control of Power Electronic Converters (Newcastle University, 2012) Key Roles: Associate Editor of IET Power Electronics, Co-Chair of UPEC 2021 Conference, External Examiner for multiple universities Awards: Best Paper Award (IEEE UPEC 2022), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Research Interests: Battery Management Systems, Renewable Energy Integration, Smart Grids, Signal Processing, and AI-driven solutions for energy systems. His work emphasizes translating research into practical applications, such as battery health monitoring and grid stability. Grants & Projects: Over £100K secured from UKRI, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and others. Notable projects include solar-PV hybrid systems, battery recycling frameworks, and adaptive fast-charging for EVs. Research Highlights: 70+ publications, 8 supervised PhD students, and collaborations with global institutions like the Technical University of Munich and Middle East Technical University. Consulting: Advised companies on maritime HVDC systems and portable battery solutions.
Prof. Federica Pascucci is an Associate Professor in the Management Department at the Polytechnic University of Marche. Specializing in Business Economics and Management (ECON-07/A), her research focuses on digital transformation, innovation strategies, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. She has held office hours in the Management Department’s faculty office since 2025. Her work explores topics such as blockchain applications in civic tech, servitization trends, and SME internationalization strategies. Key areas of investigation include the role of knowledge-based capabilities in managing innovation paradoxes and the impact of digital technologies on marketing and business models. Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding blockchain’s potential in urban governance, customer involvement in smart product development, and the behavioral drivers of Bitcoin mining activities. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2004, with a focus on SME competitiveness, export strategies, and digital transformation challenges faced by small enterprises. No scientific awards are listed, though her extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. She advises students through her teaching activities but no formal advisee list is provided.
