Patrick T. Hurley is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Ursinus College , where he investigates intersections of political ecology, environmental conservation, and land-use change. His work bridges First World political ecology with global resource conflict dynamics, focusing on urban-rural gradients and exurban development. Expertise in mining opposition and amenity migration Research on urban foraging and social-ecological resilience Recipient of Ursinus Mellon Summer Research Grant Recent publications analyze urban forests as provisioning ecosystems, exploring foraging practices among Russian-speaking immigrants in NYC (2022), social-ecological memory in Philadelphia (2024), and urban greenspace governance (2020). His scholarship links local land struggles to global neoliberalism patterns, particularly in Turkey’s Kaz Dağları region (2018). Hurley’s work integrates ethnobotany, environmental justice, and critical urban studies. He examines how marginalized communities navigate resource access, with projects like the Ursinus Food Forest (2022) demonstrating practical applications of cultural-ecological reconnections.
Dr. Davi V. Q. Rodrigues is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). His research focuses on microwave/millimeter-wave circuits and signal processing for radar, communication systems, and smart living applications. He holds a B.S. in Communications Engineering from the Military Institute of Engineering (Brazil) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. Prior to academia, he served in the Brazilian Navy and Army, and worked at Uhnder, Inc., Abbott Laboratories, and Dell Technologies. His work emphasizes radar-based smart home, healthcare, and autonomous systems, with contributions in structural health monitoring, human activity recognition, and joint communication-sensing technologies. Dr. Rodrigues has received prestigious awards including the 2022 IEEE MTT-S Tom Brazil Fellowship and the 2023 Texas Tech Horn Distinguished Professors Award. His research group, the Microwave Circuits & Sensing Systems Group, develops algorithms and hardware for biomedical sensing, non-contact health monitoring, and 6G-enabled applications. He actively seeks motivated graduate students interested in radar systems, signal processing, and wireless technologies. Education: B.S., Communications Engineering, Military Institute of Engineering (2017) Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Texas Tech University (2023) Research Interests: Microwave/mm-wave radar systems Human activity monitoring and gesture recognition Structural health monitoring 6G/ B5G communication-sensing fusion Passive and opportunistic RF sensing His publications span radar-based smart living solutions, biomedical sensors, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (IRS). He is an IEEE MTT-S member and has contributed to industry partnerships through collaborations with Uhnder and Dell Technologies. Current projects integrate AI-driven radar signal analysis and low-cost sensor networks for healthcare and infrastructure monitoring.
Dr. Reuben Ng is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and Lead Scientist at the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk. He holds a PhD in Public Health from Yale University, an MSc in Management Research from the University of Oxford, and degrees from NUS and NTU in Psychology. His research focuses on ageism, social gerontology, and quantitative social science, with a particular emphasis on leveraging behavioral insights and data analytics for evidence-based policymaking. He has contributed to Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and advised on risk communication strategies. Over $3.2M in research grants as PI and $4M as PI/Co-PI/Co-I. 50+ peer-reviewed publications and 85 conference presentations globally. Awards include the International Fulbright Science and Technology Award and the Harkness Fellowship. Dr. Ng serves on advisory boards in finance, defense, education, and sustainability. He leads workshops blending data analytics, behavioral insights, and design thinking. His work has been featured in major media outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and CNN, and he is ranked in the top 2% of global scientists by Stanford University.
Eugene Chan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing Management at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Toronto, a MA in Social Psychology from the University of Chicago, and an AB in Honors Psychology from the University of Michigan, along with an ARCT (Hons) in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music, reflecting a multidisciplinary background. His research lies at the intersection of consumer psychology, political ideology, health communication, and sustainability. He employs experimental and survey methods grounded in social science theories to understand how individuals make judgments and decisions in marketplaces and society. Key themes include the influence of political ideology on consumer behavior, strategies for effective marketing and health communication, and promoting environmentally sustainable choices. His work often explores how emotional, moral, and cognitive factors shape consumer decisions. His recent publications span top journals such as Journal of Consumer Psychology , Global Environmental Change , Computers in Human Behavior , and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin . These studies reveal consistent focus on behavioral interventions, ideological divides, health compliance, and environmental sustainability. Trends indicate a strong emphasis on moral psychology, emotional triggers, and real-world applications in public policy and marketing strategy. Scientific Awards: Emerging Researcher Award, Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (2018) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher, Monash Business School (2018) He has secured research funding from diverse sources including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, ACR Transformative Consumer Research Grant, IHS Hayek Fund, and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, supporting projects on fake news mitigation, brand revitalization, moral foundations, and pandemic behavior. He has taught at institutions worldwide, including the University of Toronto, Monash University, and Purdue University, demonstrating international academic engagement. Eugene Chan serves in editorial roles for several journals, including as Associate Editor for Australasian Marketing Journal and International Journal of Consumer Studies , and as Special Issue Editor for Frontiers in Psychology . He also co-authored the 2nd Asia-Pacific edition of the textbook Consumer Behavior , contributing to marketing education. He advises students in consumer behavior and marketing research, though specific advisees are not listed.
Rui Silva is an Associate Professor with Tenure at the Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa), holding the Haddad Chair in Entrepreneurship. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His academic affiliations include a Research Affiliate role at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). **Education:** PhD in Economics, University of Chicago (2012) MA in Economics, University of Chicago (2008) Bachelor's in Economics, Nova University of Lisbon (2004) **Research Focus:** Rui’s work bridges corporate finance, labor economics, and organizational economics. Key themes include corporate governance, innovation dynamics, and the interplay between financial distress and labor markets. His recent studies explore mergers’ mental health impacts on employees, bankruptcy’s legal-economic implications, and institutional drivers of innovation. **Awards & Grants:** No explicit awards are mentioned, though his Haddad Chair indicates recognition in entrepreneurship. His research has been supported by institutions like CEPR and through collaborative projects. **Advising & Teams:** While no advisees are listed, his work involves interdisciplinary collaborations with scholars like Ramin Baghai (University of Chicago) and Viktor Thell (Lund University). **Labs & Platforms:** He contributes to the Finance Knowledge Center at Nova School, focusing on entrepreneurial finance and policy-relevant research. His work integrates methodologies from decision science and simulation modeling to address industrial and organizational challenges.
Professor Joseph Baker is a faculty member at the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, specializing in optimal human development and athlete expertise. His research examines psychosocial and environmental factors in athletic skill acquisition, talent identification, and aging in sports. Institution: York University School: School of Kinesiology and Health Science Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests His work spans high-performance athlete development , Masters athlete aging studies , relative age effects , and talent wastage . He investigates how environmental constraints and practice structures influence expertise, with applications in para-sport and life-long physical activity . Publication Trends Recent studies focus on early specialization in hockey, talent selection policies , and psychological drivers of athlete longevity. Collaborations include analyses of physical load in handball, self-regulated learning in training, and barriers to sports participation for older adults. Students & Funding He mentors 15+ graduate students and has secured funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada , Sport Canada , and Canadian Institutes of Health Research . His team explores topics like paralympic pathways , coach decision-making , and genetic/environmental interactions in performance.
Brian Harman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. With extensive experience teaching at UK and Irish higher education institutions, including the University of Reading, De Montfort University, University of Limerick, and the National University of Ireland, Brian is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as External Examiner for Postgraduate Marketing programs at Bournemouth University (2020-2024). His pedagogical approach integrates research insights, earning recognition for innovative teaching practices. Consumer behavior Consumer psychology Persuasion techniques Behavioral science applications Brian’s research explores how consumers can achieve happier, healthier, and more sustainable lives through adaptive marketplace strategies. His work spans diverse contexts, including endurance athletics, social marketing for road safety, and psychological principles for consumer decision-making. He actively participates in the Marketing and Consumer Studies Research Centre and welcomes PhD applications focused on consumer behavior themes. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology with marketing in areas such as pandemic resilience among athletes, fear appeals for public safety campaigns, and behavioral insights for everyday consumer decisions. Brian’s industry background as a market researcher enriches his academic contributions.
Nicolas Jager serves as Assistant Professor in Public Administration and Policy at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, specializing in environmental governance and participatory policy mechanisms. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses of water resilience, policy diffusion, and democratic innovations in environmental contexts. Research interests center on Environmental Governance (100% fingerprint concentration), Environmental Policy (44%), and interconnected domains including Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review methodologies, Decision-Making processes, Global Governance networks, and Dynamic Interaction patterns. His work investigates how public participation influences environmental policy outcomes and governance performance through multi-level institutional analysis. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal consistent application of systematic review methodologies to environmental governance challenges, with growing emphasis on water resilience frameworks and consultancy-driven policy diffusion. His scholarship demonstrates strong integration of global network analysis with localized environmental decision-making contexts. Scientific recognition includes: Associate Junior Research Fellow (2021-2024) Dr. Jager actively supervises doctoral research, currently co-promoting Alfajri, R.'s PhD on Indonesia's coal dependency drivers. He engages in academic discourse through invited keynote presentations, including December 2023's lecture on climate policy change mechanisms. His collaborative research extends across international environmental governance networks, particularly evident in multi-institutional water governance case studies and policy diffusion analyses, though specific laboratory structures aren't documented in available materials.
Denny Yu is an Associate Professor at the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His work bridges human factors, neuroergonomics, and healthcare safety through advanced sensor systems and AI. Primary Affiliation : Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University Research Themes : Surgical ergonomics, autonomous vehicle human factors, cognitive workload assessment, multimodal physiological sensing Dr. Yu's research focuses on neuroergonomics and human-robot interaction , particularly in surgical and transportation contexts. His team develops sensor-based systems for workload monitoring, including: EEG-eye tracking fusion for situation awareness Wearable exoskeletons for surgical posture support Computer vision tools for lifting task risk analysis Smart infusion pump usability frameworks AI-driven surgical coaching systems Recent publications emphasize deep learning applications in soft tissue deformation estimation and real-time adaptive systems for robotic surgery augmentation. His work spans both occupational health (veterinary surgeons, airport workers) and medical device innovation domains.
Risto Rajala is a Professor of Service Engineering and Management at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering, Aalto University. His research explores system-level changes in technology industries toward service-based value creation, focusing on sustainability, digital transformation, and business models in the circular economy. Research Interests: Management of service systems, digital transformation, service innovation, circular economy, product-service hybridity, healthcare integration. Education: Ph.D. in Information Systems Science. Recent Publications (2019–2025) highlight trends in servitization, IoT-enabled ecosystems, and B2B value creation. Key themes include modularity, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices. Scientific Awards include multiple best paper and dissertation honors (e.g., IJOPM 2020 Best Paper Award, Yrjö and Senja Koivunen Awards for supervised theses). He has coordinated research teams and contributed to strategic frameworks in healthcare and industrial settings.
Abhishek 'Abbey' Dwivedi is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the School of Business, Charles Sturt University (CSU). He holds a PhD in Marketing from Griffith University, a Master's in Marketing Management (First Class Honours), and a PGDM in Marketing. His teaching experience spans over seven years across Griffith University, University of Queensland, and Central Queensland University, covering courses like Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, and Services Marketing. PhD in Marketing, Griffith University (2006-2010) Masters in Marketing Management (First Class Honours), Griffith University (2004-2005) PGDM (Marketing), Central Queensland University (Brisbane) Abbey's research focuses on brand extensions , customer equity , celebrity endorsements , and marketing capabilities , with publications in journals like the Journal of Brand Management and European Journal of Marketing . His recent work explores social entrepreneurship and mental health impacts on frontline workers , aligning with his involvement in the Aspro Workforce Wellness Research Unit and Marketing Research Group . His 15 most recent publications (2005-2025) span brand management , social media engagement , cybersecurity in agriculture , and mental health during crises . Key trends include interdisciplinary work on industrial buyers , consumer-brand relationships , and marketing innovation in SMEs . Scientific Awards & Grants: Best Paper Award (2015) Best Reviewer in Track Award (2015) Better Mental Health Program Evaluation Project (2020) Certificate of Appreciation, Society for Marketing Advances (USA) (2014) Abbey supervises higher-degree research students and serves as a peer reviewer for journals like the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services . He is also part of the Regional Entrepreneurship Research Group and Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group .
Anne Thompson is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business, where she also serves as Director of the Ph.D. Programs and holds the Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow distinction. Her research focuses on auditing, financial reporting quality, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, with a particular emphasis on assurance services, audit quality, and SEC regulatory processes. Her work addresses issues such as sustainability reporting, auditor litigation risk, and the impact of non-GAAP earnings. Thompson's recent publications (2020–2024) highlight trends in audit quality, regulatory challenges in SEC filings, and the strategic implications of internal controls. Her findings often bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implications for auditors, regulators, and corporate stakeholders. Notable topics include the effectiveness of assurance providers, the role of explanatory audit report language, and the consequences of political connections in regulatory processes. Scientific Awards: Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow Advising & Grants: Oversees the Gies Ph.D. Program, though specific grant details are not listed in the provided materials. Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations are mentioned; however, her research likely involves collaborations within the Gies College of Business and external institutions.
Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School, and Director of UTS's Executive MBA program. He co-founded the UTS Innovation & Entrepreneurship Collaborative (IEC) to unite researchers in innovation policy. Prior to academia, he worked as a Principal at PricewaterhouseCoopers' Strategy practice, advising on innovation and strategic performance. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, design thinking, innovation ecosystems, and strategy, with publications in top journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Long Range Planning . He has received awards including the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management and the Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award. Jochen teaches courses such as Strategic Design Studio and Venture Launch, and supervises PhD candidates. His funded research projects include studies on future-oriented capabilities and innovation metrics in collaboration with government and industry partners. He actively engages with the entrepreneurship community through advisory roles and speaking engagements. Key roles include Director of Entrepreneurship (2018–2021) and Research Director for Strategy at UTS's Centre for Management and Organizational Studies (2011–2015). He holds a PhD in Strategic Management from UTS and is a sought-after consultant on strategy and innovation.
Dr. Fazlul Rabbanee is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing, within the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a PhD in CRM from Curtin, an MBA in International Business from the University of Akron, and degrees from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. His research focuses on digital marketing, consumer resilience, customer engagement, and technology adoption. He has led over 15 industry projects with organizations like RAC and Pharmacy 777, and received grants totaling $900k+ in areas like climate resilience and volunteering. Dr. Rabbanee supervises HDR students across Honours, Masters, and PhD levels, with completed projects on topics like green product habits and luxury retail experiences. His teaching spans Digital Marketing Strategy, International Marketing, and Marketing Research. Awards include the 2016 School of Marketing Paper of the Year and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. He serves as Course Coordinator for Marketing postgraduate programs and has been a peer reviewer for the World Bank and journals like European Journal of Marketing (A*). Research interests include consumer digital experiences, technology adoption, and supply chain management. Notable works address envy's impact on unethical behavior, resilience in healthcare operations, and mobile commerce value frameworks. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing real-world applications in marketing strategy and education.
Hai Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University, and a Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. His research bridges data-driven optimization, machine learning, and urban systems, with applications in smart cities, transportation, and shared economies. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from MIT and a BS from Tsinghua University. Research Focus: Wang pioneers methodologies in large-scale data analytics and stochastic optimization to address challenges in ride-sourcing, food delivery logistics, and urban mobility. His work emphasizes practical implementations, including collaborations with industry leaders like Meituan and DiDi. Publications: His recent articles (2023-2025) predominantly explore transportation economics, platform operations, and behavioral analytics in service systems, using advanced computational techniques to model complex urban networks. Honors: World's Top 1% Scientist (2024), Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award (2022-2024), INFORMS Best Paper Award (2024) Grants: Principal Investigator for SG$4M National Research Foundation project on AI-empowered urban systems; collaborations with Tokka Labs (SG$156k) and Mobility21 (US$186k) Students: Advises PhD candidates YANG Jingfeng and Rajiv Ranjan KUMAR on optimization and machine learning applications. Leadership: Serves as Associate Editor for Transportation Science , IISE Transactions , and Service Science , and co-leads INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics Society initiatives.
