جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Alistair Brandon-Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alistair Brandon-Jones (PhD, PGDip, BSc Hons) is a Full Chaired Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Bath's School of Management since 2014. He serves as Head of the Information, Decisions and Operations Division (2020–present) and holds Visiting Professor roles at Hult International Business School and Danish Technical University. His career spans academic leadership positions at Manchester Business School, Bath, and Warwick Business School, where he completed his PhD. Research Interests : Digitalisation of operations and supply chains, professional service operations, healthcare operations, and cybersecurity in AI systems. His work combines empirical methods with cross-sector collaborations, supported by UKRI, ESRC, EPSRC, and the Welsh Assembly Government. Key themes include telehealth integration , responsible AI deployment , and value-based procurement . Teaching & Consulting : He teaches Operations Management, Supply Chain, and Project Management across executive, MBA, and undergraduate levels, with consulting experience for Maersk, NHS, and Qatar Leadership Centre. His textbooks like Operations Management (10th ed., 2022) are globally cited. Scientific Awards : Times Higher Education Teaching Excellence Prize Association of MBAs (AMBA) Award Production Operations Management Society (POMS) Recognition Hult International Business School Teaching Prize Supervision & Projects : Currently supervising doctoral students in digital transformation, he leads two major projects: ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub (2020–2025) and Welsh Government Healthcare Integration (2009–2009). His research aligns with UN SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production) through supply chain innovations.

Thanos Papadopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Information Systems
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Thanos Papadopoulos is a faculty member at the University of Kent , serving as Deputy Dean and Head of the Department of Analytics, Operations & Systems. He is affiliated with the Centre for Logistics and Sustainability Analytics (CeLSA) . PhD : Warwick Business School, University of Warwick MSc : Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business Diploma : Computer Engineering and Informatics, Patras University His research focuses on Operations and Information Management , with emphasis on digital technologies in supply chains , resilience , and sustainability . Recent work explores AI, metaverse, and data-driven strategies. He has authored 150+ peer-reviewed publications and collaborates with journals like British Journal of Management as Associate Editor. Awards include Stanford's Top 2% Researchers and Clarivate Highly Cited distinctions. Professor Papadopoulos supervises students in supply chain management , big data , and sustainability . His projects address geopolitical disruptions and digital transformation in manufacturing and retail.

Lisa De Proprisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Regional Economic Development
• Innovation Systems
• Industrial Districts
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Lisa De Propris is a full-time faculty member at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the Birmingham Business School , where she holds the position of Professor of Regional Economic Development . She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and international collaboration, with a strong focus on industrial and regional economics. Her research interests include knowledge economy, innovation systems, industrial districts, clusters, regional competitiveness, technological change, and EU regional and industrial policies. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Regional Studies , Cambridge Journal of Economics , Urban Studies , and Journal of Economic Geography . Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on regional transformation, Industry 4.0, digitalisation, global value chains, and policy transitions , particularly in European contexts. She explores how regions adapt to technological shifts, reshoring trends, and sustainability challenges, often through qualitative and comparative analysis. She has secured significant research funding from Horizon 2020 , FP7 , AHRC , and EPSRC-ESRC , working as a Co-investigator and Lead at Birmingham. Her projects include MAKERS , Skillup , Welfare, Wealth and Work for Europe , and Cultural Intermediation . She teaches undergraduate modules such as Economics for Business , Business Economy and Government , and Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness , and is open to supervising PhD students in areas related to technological change, green transitions, and regional development. She is also involved in international networks and has served as a keynote speaker for the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions .

Elina Rönnbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discrete Optimisation
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Scheduling
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Elina Rönnberg is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Mathematics, Linköping University, where she leads research in discrete optimisation and intelligent decision-making. Her work bridges theoretical method development and real-world applications in sectors such as healthcare, aviation, mining, and transportation. She is actively involved in the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and has collaborated with industry leaders like Saab and Scania. Her research focuses on advanced optimisation techniques including Dantzig-Wolfe decomposition, Lagrangian relaxation, column generation, branch-and-price, and logic-based Benders decomposition. She also explores hybrid methods combining mathematical programming with constraint programming and machine learning. Applications span nurse rostering, electric vehicle routing, aircraft arrival scheduling, and underground mine planning. Recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating AI and machine learning—particularly graph neural networks—with classical optimisation frameworks to accelerate solution methods. Her work emphasizes practical impact, robustness, and scalability in solving complex scheduling and resource allocation problems. Nurse Rostering with Strategic Planning of Skills for Sick-Leave Robustness (2024) Pricing for the EVRPTW with Piecewise Linear Charging (2024) Speeding Up Logic-Based Benders Decomposition with Graph Neural Networks (2024) Elina supervises several PhD students and has co-supervised doctoral research at international institutions including Makarere University (Uganda) and the University of Exeter (UK). She has contributed to applied projects through student theses in collaboration with Scania and Saab, focusing on electric vehicle routing and search-and-rescue optimisation. She previously served as a Specialist in Optimisation at Saab Aeronautics (2014–2020) and co-founded Schemagi, a scheduling tool aimed at improving quality in healthcare. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Optimization (TAOP07) and Project - Applied Mathematics (TATA62). Her research group, 'Mathematics and algorithms for intelligent decision-making,' operates within the Division of Applied Mathematics (TIMA) at the Department of Mathematics. The team develops decision support tools that enhance efficiency and sustainability in complex systems, particularly under the growing demands of electrification and digitalisation in transport and logistics.

Tina Comesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Crisis Informatics
• Decision Theory
• Disaster Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tina Comes is a Full Professor in Decision-Making & Digitalisation at the University of Maastricht, Netherlands. She holds a part-time position (0.2 FTE) and has previously held academic roles at TU Delft (Associate Professor in Decision-Making for Resilience, 2017), University of Agder (Full Professor in ICT, 2015-2017), and Visiting Professor at Lamsade, Université Dauphine, Paris (2014). Her research focuses on Crisis Informatics , Decision Theory , Disaster Management , Humanitarian Logistics , and Resilience . Her work spans building simulation , ventilation systems , and energy-efficient design , with grants totaling €9.6 million since 2012. Key projects include Resilient Systems (NL Ministry of Defense, 2020-2026), H2020 HERoS (2020-2023), and Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure (Amsterdam, 2020-2022). She has supervised 6 PhD students at TU Delft (2017-2022), 3 Postdocs/PhDs at University of Agder (2013-2020), and 1 PhD at Université Toulouse (2014-2018). Her scientific awards include: 2020 José Maria Sarriegi Award by the Spanish Red Cross 2019 Emerald Literati Award 2016 Delft Technology Fellowship (acceptance rate 2012 Best Paper Award at ISCRAM Conference

Anne Simone Dederichsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Combustion and Fire Dynamics
• Evacuation Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anne Simone Dederichs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Structures and Safety. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in fire safety engineering, combustion dynamics, and evacuation modeling. Her work spans academic, industrial, and policy-relevant domains, with strong collaborations across Scandinavia. Doctoral Degree, Dept. of Fire Safety Engineering, Lund University (1998–2004) Master of Science, Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen (1991–1997) Bachelor of Science, Niels Bohr Institute and Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (1991–1996, 1991–1995) Her research focuses on fire safety engineering , evacuation dynamics , universal design in safety systems , and sustainable construction materials . She has led seminars and EU meetings on computational fluid dynamics in combustion and turbulent combustion, and she teaches in fire chemistry, fire dynamics, and risk management. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and inclusive design. Recent publications show a trend toward integrating digital tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) into fire safety, analyzing evacuation inclusivity (e.g., on ships), and evaluating fire risks of new sustainable materials. Her research bridges experimental analysis, modeling, and real-world application in buildings and industrial settings. She has held external positions as a Senior Research Scientist at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) and as a Researcher at Lund University. She has supervised PhD projects on composite material aging and fire safety compliance through BIM. Anne is actively involved in project leadership and collaboration, particularly in Nordic research networks. She has organized post-graduate courses and authored teaching materials in fire safety and chemical kinetics.

Yang Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Transformation
• Business Model Design
• Digital Business Models
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yang Zhao is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Transformation and Business Intelligence at Aston Business School, Aston University. Her research focuses on digital business models, digital innovation, and their implications in healthcare and aging societies. She holds a PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Glasgow and has prior roles at Loughborough University London and the University of Glasgow. Education: PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Glasgow (2011–2016) MSc in International Business and Entrepreneurship, University of Glasgow (2010–2011) Research Interests: Digital transformation, platform business models, healthcare digitalization, and digital divide mitigation. Her work bridges academic theory and industry practice through collaborations with healthcare providers, startups, and governments. Funding & Grants: Co-Investigator on a £7.1M NIHR/UKRI project to decarbonize healthcare systems (2024–2028) Innovate UK-funded KTP projects on virtual production (2024–2026) and eye-care business model innovation (2023–2025) Advising & Labs: Supervises PhD students exploring servitization in healthcare, transportation design, and digital innovation in SMEs. Affiliated with the Advanced Services Group and Centre for Health and Society at Aston.

Yufeng Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Yufeng Zhang is a Chair in Operations Management and Head of the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute. His academic journey began at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, continued at the Technical University of Berlin, and culminated with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he also worked as a Research Associate before joining Birmingham in 2009. PhD, Engineering – University of Cambridge MSc/Dipl-Ing, Global Production Engineering – Technical University of Berlin BEng, Mechanical Engineering & Automation – Shanghai Jiao Tong University BEng, International Finance – Shanghai Jiao Tong University PG Cert in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education Yufeng Zhang’s research focuses on sustainability, digitalisation, engineering innovation, and global network operations. His work integrates engineering and management perspectives, employing qualitative, quantitative, and simulation methods. He has led numerous projects funded by UK, EU, and international bodies, and has published over 80 refereed papers in top-tier journals such as Journal of Operations Management , International Journal of Production Economics , and Journal of Cleaner Production . His recent publications highlight trends in green operations, sustainable supply chains, digital transformation, and network capabilities. The research spans subfields including environmental performance, IoT integration, supply chain flexibility, and servitisation, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus on modern operational challenges. His scientific awards include the University’s Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award (2013), Literati Nominations for Highly Recommended Papers (2008, 2013), and recognition as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Turing Fellow. Yufeng has supervised over 20 PhD students and has held key roles such as Deputy Lead for REF2021, Director of Business Programmes with Engineering, Sciences, Law and Languages (2010–2017), and Coordinator of Europe China High Value Engineering Networks (EC-HVEN). He is an External Examiner for multiple universities and a Visiting Professor at Zhejiang University, demonstrating extensive academic leadership and collaboration. He leads and contributes to research labs and networks focused on engineering innovation and sustainable operations, including collaborations with industry and international institutions. His future work continues to explore the intersection of digital technologies, sustainability, and global operations, aiming to shape resilient and responsible business practices.

Egil Øvrelidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Innovation
• Healthcare Information Systems
• IT Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Egil Øvrelid is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics (IFI), University of Oslo, affiliated with the Digital Innovation (DIN) research group. His work focuses on digital infrastructures, healthcare IT systems, and sociotechnical interplay in organizational innovation. He explores topics such as digital transformation, process innovation, and platform ecosystems in healthcare and higher education contexts. His research emphasizes the alignment of digital strategies with organizational practices, particularly in large-scale infrastructures. Key areas include lightweight IT solutions for process innovation, architectural transformation in incumbent organizations, and governance mechanisms in collaborative platforms. He has contributed to frameworks like 'dual digitalization' and 'adaptive mirroring' in healthcare IT architectures. Notable projects include the TSD platform for sensitive data research and studies on national digital ecosystems like Norway’s one-citizen-one-health-record initiative. His work bridges theory and practice, often collaborating with healthcare and educational institutions to address real-world challenges in digital innovation. Research Groups: Digital Innovation (DIN) Key Themes: Sociotechnical systems, digital transformation, healthcare IT, process innovation, platform ecosystems

Muhammad Basirمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digitalization
• E-Learning
• Technology Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Basir is a Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with The Foundry: Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Informatics from the University of Reading (Awarded April 2023). His research focuses on digitalization, e-learning, and technology implementation in manufacturing and education sectors. Key research interests include semantic technologies, e-learning barriers, device preferences in education, and factors influencing technology adoption. He contributed to the Made Smarter Innovation: People-Led Digitalisation Engagement and Impact Acceleration project, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), exploring digitalization’s role in value creation and firm size considerations. His work spans peer-reviewed articles on semantic technologies, e-learning quality, and device preferences. Recent publications (2021–2024) highlight themes like digitalization in manufacturing, e-learning implementation barriers, and technology adoption in regulated sectors. Collaborations include institutions like NUST Islamabad and projects involving nuclear decommissioning and transdisciplinary engineering. Basir’s research bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Servqual model) with practical applications, emphasizing learner-centric and institution-led digital strategies. His findings inform policy and practice in educational technology and manufacturing innovation.

• Electrical Engineering
• Smart Grids
• Electric Power Systems Regulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miguel Ángel Sánchez Fornié is a Collaborating Researcher at the Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), affiliated with the School of Engineering at Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICAI). He has been actively involved with IIT since 1980, contributing to European research projects and teaching Smart Grids in Master's programs since 2002. His work bridges industry leadership and academic research, particularly in the digitalization and modernization of electricity systems. Electromechanical Engineering, ICAI (1974) Diploma in Nuclear Safety, MIT, Boston (1977) Postgraduate coursework in Electricity Sector Regulation, 2008 His research focuses on smart grids, electricity system regulation, power system planning and operation, asset management, telecommunications for power systems, cybersecurity, and the application of big data and artificial intelligence in energy systems . He has led and contributed to major European projects such as H2020 and Horizon Europe, focusing on grid resilience, digitalization, and workforce skills development. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward the digital transformation of electricity distribution networks , with emphasis on metrics, investment analysis, and the integration of distributed energy resources. His work spans from foundational reliability modeling in the 1980s to contemporary policy and technical frameworks for smart grids, showing a lifelong commitment to evolving energy infrastructure. Dr. Sánchez Fornié has been involved in several funded research projects and educational initiatives, including EDDIE, CoordiNet, and Digital Twin for Europe. He has also contributed to workforce development through sectoral skills alliances in the energy domain. He holds leadership roles in external organizations such as FUTURED and the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Smart Energy Networks (ETIP SNET), where he serves as Honorary Co-Chair of WG4. He has organized and participated in numerous scientific conferences and seminars, particularly on digitalization and education in the energy sector. Member, Education for the Digitalisation of the Energy System (EDDIE ASBL), Brussels (2024–Present) Board Member, FUTURED, Zaragoza (2017–Present) Co-Chair (Honorary), WG4, ETIP SNET, Brussels (2017–Present)

Yuanto KUSNADIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corporate Finance
• Accounting for International Firms
• Corporate Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuanto KUSNADI is an Associate Professor (Education) at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU), and serves as the Academic Director of SMU-X. With over ten years of teaching experience, he specializes in accounting for entrepreneurs, financial management, and experiential learning through real consultancy projects. His research focuses on corporate finance, accounting, corporate governance, and innovative teaching methodologies. He has published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , Journal of Business Ethics , and Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics . Education: PhD in Finance, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Master of Science (Management), National University of Singapore Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), National University of Singapore Research Interests: Dr. KUSNADI investigates corporate finance dynamics, international accounting practices, governance structures, and pedagogical innovations in higher education. His work emphasizes real-world applications, such as experiential learning through SMU-X programs and digital transformation strategies for SMEs. He has been recognized for contributions to teaching excellence and curriculum development, including the SMU Educational Research Fellowship (2021-2023). Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight digital transformation in education, governance challenges in politically connected firms, and the impact of insider trading regulations on corporate behavior. These studies bridge theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications. Awards & Grants: Recipient of multiple SMU Teaching Excellence Awards (2016-2021) SMU MOE-Tier 1 Research Grant (2013-2015, 2018-2020) Journal of Corporate Finance Reviewing Excellence (2015) Advising & Outreach: Dr. KUSNADI mentors SMU-X projects and serves on academic committees, including the SOA Undergraduate Admission Outreach and SMU Peer Coach program. He actively engages with industry partners to design curriculum aligned with global business needs. Labs & Initiatives: His work integrates SMU-X’s global student consulting programs, fostering partnerships that enhance cultural intelligence and digital literacy among students. These initiatives aim to prepare future accountants for evolving industry demands.

Maria Battarraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operational Research
• Vehicle Routing Problems
• Scheduling Algorithms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Maria Battarra is a Professor in the School of Management at the University of Bath, leading the MSc in Management suite as Director of Studies. She holds affiliations with the Made Smarter Innovation Centre for People-Led Digitalisation, IAAPS Climate Adaptation Research, and The Foundry’s Digital Manufacturing initiative. Her research focuses on developing exact and metaheuristic algorithms for real-world applications such as vehicle routing, scheduling, disaster relief, and maritime logistics. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (Università di Bologna, 2010) and Master of Engineering (Università di Bologna, 2005). Research Interests: Innovative optimization algorithms for logistics and operations Vehicle routing problems (VRP) and variants Scheduling and resource allocation under uncertainty Disaster relief management and emergency response systems Maritime and industrial logistics optimization Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable infrastructure and responsible consumption. Notable awards include election to the Verlog Board (2025). She has led/co-led projects like People-Led Net Zero (UKRI, 2025) and Made Smarter Innovation (EPSRC, 2021). Advising: Supervises doctoral researchers in Operational Research, requiring quantitative and programming skills. Active in editorial roles for journals like European Journal of Operational Research and as a conference organizer for Verolog (2024–2027). Labs/Teams: Core member of the Made Smarter Innovation Centre, focusing on digitalization and Industry 4.0 applications across manufacturing and service sectors.

• Management Control Systems
• Performance Management
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cindy Zawadzki is an Associate Professor at NEOMA Business School since 2014, specializing in Management Control Systems and SME performance. She previously served as a visiting professor at Renmin University of China (2017-2019) and held a role as Management Controller in a personal equipment company prior to academia. Her research focuses on performance management in SMEs, organizational sociology, and control systems implementation challenges, often employing structuration theory and translation theory frameworks. Dr. Zawadzki holds a Doctorate in Economic, Social and Management Sciences with a specialization in Management Control. She teaches Management Control across all academic levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) and in continuing education programs. Her work has been published in journals like Finance Contrôle Stratégie , Revue Française de Gestion , and Comptabilité Contrôle Audit , with notable contributions to understanding control system adoption in SMEs and the sociological dimensions of organizational management. Her research has explored topics such as fraud risk management in family businesses, digitalization impacts on manufacturing control systems, and emotional labor in palliative care organizations. She has presented at international conferences including the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (Tokyo, 2018) and the International Council for Small Business (Taiwan, 2018). She co-authored textbooks on Management Control and contributed chapters to volumes like Le Grand Livre de l'économie PME (2014).

Christoph Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Technologies
• Blockchain
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Schmidt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management Information, Decisions & Operations at the University of Bath. His research focuses on the intersection of operations and information systems, particularly digital technology adoption in business and supply chains. Expertise in blockchain and additive manufacturing Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Employs empirical methods with secondary and textual data Key research areas include supply chain risk management, data privacy, and digitalisation. His work often addresses humanitarian aid logistics and pandemic-related disruptions. Current research explores the physical-digital interface in blockchain applications and public reactions to supply chain glitches. Collaborations span multiple institutions and industries.