Fei Teng serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, with her appointment commencing on 1 July 2025. Her academic foundation includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing, Yale University (2025) Master of Arts in Humanities & Social Sciences, Yale University (2023) Master of Philosophy in Humanities & Social Sciences, Yale University (2022) Bachelor of Arts (Economics) with Honors, Johns Hopkins University (2019) Dr. Teng's research spans core marketing domains with emphasis on consumer behavior dynamics in digital environments, brand equity development, and data-driven market research methodologies. Her work intersects psychological triggers in purchasing decisions and emerging social media engagement frameworks, addressing critical challenges in contemporary marketing strategy formulation. No scientific awards are documented in the available profile. Advising responsibilities and research grant activities remain unspecified in current records. Lab affiliations or research team leadership details are not disclosed in the source material.
Prof. Dr. habil. Negricea Costel is a full professor and Rector of the Romanian-American University , where he has served since 2020. Holding a PhD (2010) and habilitation (2019) in Marketing, he teaches in the Department of Management-Marketing within the Faculty of Management-Marketing. His expertise spans strategic marketing, digital marketing, consumer behavior, and educational management, with over 100 publications and leadership in 11 research projects. Academic Affiliation: Romanian-American University Roles: Professor (Marketing), Rector Research Interests Negricea's work focuses on strategic marketing , digital marketing , and consumer behavior , often integrating cross-cultural analysis and technological trends. Recent studies examine AI adoption, green consumerism, and mobile commerce dynamics, reflecting his interest in digital transformation and sustainability. Professional Affiliations Society for Romanian Studies (SRS) Marketing Association of South Africa Romanian Distribution Committee Consulting & Projects With 15+ years in management and marketing consulting, he bridges academic research with business strategy. He has participated in 11 funded research projects, including collaborations between Romanian and international institutions.
Manoj K. Agarwal serves as Professor and Program Director of the Master of Science in Data Analytics Program at Binghamton University's School of Management, where he bridges analytical methodologies with business strategy. His academic foundation includes a PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), and a BS from the University of Bombay. His educational background comprises: BS, University of Bombay MBA, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo Professor Agarwal's research centers on Marketing Strategy , Brand Management , and the Marketing-Finance Interface , with growing emphasis on Data Analytics applications . His work investigates how financial constraints shape marketing decisions, the psychological mechanisms of brand anthropomorphism, and consumer behavior in digital ecosystems. He employs advanced modeling techniques to analyze pricing strategies, retail dynamics, and cross-category technology adoption. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals an evolutionary trajectory from foundational work in conjoint analysis (1980s-1990s) toward contemporary data-driven marketing science. Recent studies (2018-2022) increasingly address financial liquidity impacts on retail strategies, ethical dimensions of branding, and algorithmic effects in digital markets, reflecting the field's shift toward integrated analytics. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As Director of the MS Data Analytics Program, Professor Agarwal leads curriculum development and academic oversight, though specific advising details or grant funding information were not disclosed. His office (AA 326) and contact information (607-777-6860, agarwal@binghamton.edu) indicate active administrative engagement within the School of Management.
Zrinka Lukač is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. She holds a permanent position and has been recognized for her work in mathematical economics and optimization. Department: Department of Mathematics Office Hours: Thursdays 8:30-10:00 AM via Google Meet Research Interests Economics of Monopoly and Market Structures Optimization in Taxation and Public Policy Mathematical Modeling of Consumer Behavior Nonlinear Programming Applications Publication Trends : Her recent work focuses on profit maximization, tax policy, consumer confidence indicators, and wine market economics using advanced optimization techniques like closed-form solutions, bilevel programming, and nonlinear modeling.
Fabio Del Missier is an Associate Professor in General Psychology at the University of Trieste within the Department of Life Sciences . He coordinates the Memory & Decision Laboratory and holds teaching roles in Memory and Cognitive Control , Cognitive Enhancement , and Environmental Psychology programs. His affiliations span multiple doctoral boards including Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences and Psychological Sciences . Education : PhD in Psychology from University of Trieste, postdoctoral experience at University of Trento and ICT-IRST (Bruno Kessler Foundation) Research Focus : Judgment and decision-making under memory constraints, executive control in complex tasks, environmental psychology, and cognitive aging His research program investigates two primary domains: Cognitive Bases of Decision-Making – examining attentional processes, memory structuring, and individual differences in decision competence Memory & Executive Control – studying retrieval interference, cognitive strategies, and environmental influences on memory tasks Recent trends in his 15 most recent publications reveal integration of environmental psychology with decision science , including restorative effects of nature on cognition and pro-environmental behavior mechanisms. He explores prospective memory in aging contexts and cognitive offloading strategies. Applied work extends to disaster psychology and economic decision-making frameworks. Grant Participation includes active roles in: WASTEREDUCE – integrated waste reduction in protected areas PRO-BENE-COMUNE – university community well-being promotion Donations for Scientific Instruments – technical resource development His lab includes Marta Stragà (post-doc) and Irene Florean (PhD student). Collaborations span Timo Mäntylä (Stockholm University), Wändi Bruine de Bruin (University of South California), and Carlo Fantoni 's active perception laboratory at the same department.
Jenny Balkow is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, Department of Business Administration and Textile Management. She joined the university in 2009 and serves as Program Manager for the Master's Programs in Textile Management and Fashion Management and Marketing. Her roles include Deputy Head of Department for Internationalization, Education Manager for Master/Magister Fashion Management, and TXT Director for the Nordic European Culture Center, Shanghai, China. Research Focus: Textile and fashion management, consumer behavior in digital and physical retail, supply chain dynamics, and international business strategies. Key Contributions: Explored mobile shopping's impact on domestic retailscapes, impulse buying behavior, data-driven customer understanding, and sourcing from China. Publications: Co-author of peer-reviewed conference papers and articles in journals like Journal of Praxis in Higher Education , with a focus on retail practices, digitalization, and cross-cultural consumer trends. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Nordic European Culture Center and contributes to the university's Textile Management research initiatives.
Rikard König is an Associate Professor at the University of Borås, Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT, Department of Information Technology. His research focuses on finding stories and connections hidden in large datasets, with specialization in machine learning, data analysis, and predictive modeling techniques. Dr. König's research interests include: Machine Learning and Predictive Analysis Genetic Programming and Rule Extraction Data Stream Mining and Real-time Analytics Sports Analytics, particularly Golf Swing Analysis Retail Analytics and Customer Understanding Model Interpretability and Constraint-based Learning His work demonstrates a consistent theme of developing machine learning tools that balance accuracy with interpretability while incorporating domain-specific constraints. His publications reveal a diverse application portfolio including golf swing analysis using radar data, fuel consumption modeling in trucks, and sales forecasting in the apparel industry. This cross-domain applicability highlights the generalizability of his research approaches. Dr. König has led and participated in several significant research projects including Big Data Analytics by Online Ensemble Learning (BOEL) and Golf data analysis (GOATS), funded by the Knowledge Foundation. His work often involves collaboration with industry partners, particularly in the automotive and sports technology sectors. His research methodology emphasizes creating models that adhere to domain expert constraints while maintaining predictive performance, as demonstrated in his 2015 paper on regression trees with variable restrictions that was validated in both golf instruction and truck fuel consumption contexts.
Hsing Kenneth Cheng is the John B. Higdon Eminent Scholar Chair and Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, where he also serves as department chair. He previously served on the faculty at the College of William and Mary from 1992 to 1998. Education PhD – Computers and Information Systems, University of Rochester, 1992 MS – Business Administration, University of Rochester, 1988 MBA – Institute of Management Science, National Chiao-Tung University, 1983 BS – Electrical Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, 1981 Research Interests Professor Cheng investigates the intersection of Internet technologies with software development and marketing, the economics of information systems, electronic commerce, supply-chain management, and high-profile information-systems policy debates such as network neutrality. Recent Research Directions His recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital platforms, blockchain-enabled financing mechanisms, the financial sustainability of IoT ecosystems, and the influence of AI and augmented reality on online shopping behavior. Collectively, these works advance understanding of platform governance, user behavior, and policy implications in the digital economy. Scientific Recognition & Service While no specific medals or fellowships are explicitly listed, Professor Cheng holds or has held senior-editorship roles at Decision Support Systems , Information Systems Research , Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems , and the Journal of the Association for Information Systems , among others. He has been a recurring faculty mentor for doctoral consortia and research workshops in Asia and the U.S., and has chaired best-paper award committees for the Workshop on e-Business. Doctoral Advising & Industry Engagement Recent PhD graduates and current advisees include Qili Wang, Maxim A Terekhov, Xinyu Zang, Youhyun Lee, Jeongwoo (Jay) Lee, Mariia Petryk, Xiang Wan, and Yuan Zhang. He has collaborated with The World Bank and organized industry-oriented tracks at premier conferences such as the International Conference on Information Systems. Labs & Teams As department chair, Professor Cheng leads the Information Systems and Operations Management Department, fostering interdisciplinary research in digital platforms, supply-chain analytics, and policy studies. His mentorship and editorial roles further extend the collaborative network of doctoral students and international scholars working on emerging technology and market-design questions.
Professor Jacobus de Ruijter (also published as Ko de Ruyter) holds multiple prestigious academic positions including Professor of Marketing at King's Business School, King's College London, Professor of Responsible Marketing Strategy at the University of Amsterdam, and Adjunct Professor at the School of Marketing, UNSW Business School, Australia. With an extensive publication record spanning over three decades, he is a leading scholar in marketing, particularly in the areas of customer loyalty, responsible marketing strategy, and the impact of technology on organizational frontlines and social media. His research interests center around Marketing Technology, Customer Loyalty, Augmented Reality applications in marketing, Service Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Responsible Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Digital Transformation. Professor de Ruyter's work demonstrates a clear evolution from traditional marketing studies to cutting-edge research on AI, augmented reality, and the metaverse in consumer contexts. His recent publications (2022-2025) show a strong focus on how emerging technologies transform customer experiences and service delivery. Professor de Ruyter has published extensively in flagship academic business journals including the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Research, and Management Science. His research has significant practical implications for businesses navigating turbulent economic times and rapidly changing marketplaces. He has received notable recognition including a lifetime achievement award from the American Marketing Association for his leadership in the academic research community. Life-time achievement award from the American Marketing Association Professor de Ruyter bridges academic research with practical business applications, working closely with decision-makers in both private and public sectors. His expertise in translating fundamental marketing principles into actionable business strategies has made him an internationally renowned speaker at business events and conferences. His research demonstrates how state-of-the-art innovative technologies can be leveraged for business performance and transformation, with particular attention to the societal and practical relevance of marketing research.
Jenny Lee is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales , affiliated with the Business School and the School of Marketing. Her research and teaching focus on services marketing, consumer psychology, digital marketing, and customer-centric innovations. Education PhD in Marketing, Texas A&M University Master of Human Resource Management, University of Houston Bachelor of Science, Purdue University Bachelor of Science, Ewha Womans University Research Interests : Dr. Lee specializes in services marketing and management, consumer psychological behavior, applied marketing sciences, and digital marketing. Her work explores emotional responses in tourism and festival contexts, humor in service environments, and the intersection of customer satisfaction with broader financial outcomes. Publication Trends : Recent articles analyze bicultural motivations in pro bono services, humor’s impact on healthcare employees, intertemporal consumption during inflation, and customer satisfaction’s role in financial markets. Sub-fields include festival marketing, structural equation modeling, and crisis emotion management. Scientific Awards : Non-professorial Research Achievement Award (2013) UNSW Strategic Research Awards (2011-2014) Best Paper Awards at Annual Paris Conference (2012), American Business Research Conference (2011), and ANZMAC (2010) Grants and Supervision : She has secured multiple grants, including funding for analyzing customer satisfaction impacts on financial markets and social media influencer authenticity. Supervision areas include digital marketing and consumer behavior.
Michael K. Kuehlwein is the George E. and Nancy O. Moss Professor of Economics at Pomona College, affiliated with The Claremont Colleges. He has been at Pomona since 1987 and is on leave during Fall 2025. His research spans economic history, public finance, and development economics. Education: Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College His work examines how transportation and communication technologies (railroads, telegraphs, post offices) shaped economic development in 19th-century British India. He also investigates consumer spending theories, tax overwithholding behavior, and labor market impacts like minimum wage effects on LA's garment industry. Scientific Awards: NSF Research Fellowship (1991) Wig Distinguished Professorship Awards for Teaching Excellence (six-time recipient) Randolph Haynes Foundation Fellowship (2019)
Kevin P. Newman is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies, Providence College. His research focuses on consumer behavior, particularly how moral emotions like guilt and personality factors like moral identity importance influence connections with ethical brands and purchasing intentions. Key findings demonstrate guilt motivates stronger self-brand connections with ethical brands, especially among high moral identity individuals Research shows these emotional connections translate to increased purchase intentions Additional work explores precommitment mechanisms and guilt alleviation through charitable actions Email: knewman4@providence.edu
Dr. Nazan Korucuk is a full-time Assistant Professor at Kafkas University Sarıkamış Tourism Faculty , where she leads the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts . Her work intersects marketing theory with tourism and consumer behavior, particularly focusing on services marketing , marketing research , and consumer psychology . Education : PhD in Business Administration (2019-2023), MA in Business Administration (2017-2019), BA in Business Administration (2010-2012) Her research spans services marketing , green marketing , and consumer behavior , with recent publications analyzing: Doom Spending psychological patterns Fijital (digital-physical) marketing Geographical indication products Value chain impacts on tourism Behavioral psychology in purchasing Winter tourism service quality Her 15 most recent articles reflect collaborations with researchers like Filiz Aslan Çetin and Erol Geçgin , focusing on TR Dizin-indexed and international publications. She also serves as Department Chair and Discipline Head at Kafkas University (2025-2028).
Luis Vargas is a Professor of Operations, Decision Science, and Artificial Intelligence at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, with a career spanning over four decades focused on advancing decision science methodologies and their real-world applications. His academic credentials include: PhD in Mathematics from the University of Sevilla, Spain PhD in Social Systems Sciences from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Professor Vargas' research centers on decision theory, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), conflict resolution, and group decision making, with significant contributions to measuring resource utilization and forecasting. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementations across healthcare operations, international conflict mediation, and public policy analysis, demonstrating how structured decision frameworks can resolve complex societal challenges. Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications reveals a dual research trajectory: one strand applies AHP/ANP to geopolitical conflicts (Russia-NATO relations, Israeli-Palestinian issues) and public safety (police-community relations, gun policy), while another advances healthcare operations through patient-physician collaboration models and clinic efficiency optimization, all unified by multicriteria decision-making principles. His scientific recognition includes: Juan March Foundation Scholarship (1976-78) Outstanding Professor of the Year Award at Katz Graduate School of Business (1984) Professor Vargas has shaped his field through sustained academic leadership as Senior Editor of The International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, organizer of multiple ISAHP symposia (including chairing the 1991 and 2018 editions), and founder of the International Center for Conflict Resolution (2018). His teaching portfolio spans PhD-level courses in Decision Theory and Multivariate Analysis alongside MBA instruction in Forecasting, Revenue Management, and Data Mining, reflecting his commitment to translating research into educational impact.
Soren Anderson is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University, affiliated with the Department of Economics and Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics under the College of Social Science. His research spans energy and environmental economics, focusing on oil/gasoline/biofuel markets, vehicle energy efficiency, carbon pricing, and energy transition in residential and transportation sectors. Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan B.A. in Economics from Macalester College Anderson’s work examines technical change in automobile attributes, policy design for sustainable transportation, and distributional impacts of energy regulations. His publications highlight intersections between consumer behavior, market dynamics, and environmental policy. Recent research trends include: Technical change in automotive design (2025) Electric heat conversion policy analysis (2024) Carbon tax voter behavior (2023) Oil market pressure and depletion (2018) Fuel content regulations and ethanol blending (2013-2014)
