Siv Gjesdal is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences , affiliated with the Department of Sport and Social Sciences. She teaches soccer to first-year undergraduates and PETE students, with a focus on Sports Psychology , Coaching , and Youth Sports . Education: BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, University of Bath MSc and PhD in Coaching and Psychology, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Her research examines Motivational Climates , Nonverbal Communication , and Injury Prevention in youth sports. Recent work includes a comparative study of coach practices across 9 European countries and analyses of injury prevention behaviors in youth handball and football. She also investigates psychosocial development and well-being in athletes. Publications span topics like autonomy-supportive coaching, motivational strategies in competitive environments, and emotional cues in elite soccer. Her studies often employ cross-sectional and longitudinal designs, emphasizing coach-player dynamics and health compliance.
Hua Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, Merced. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Stony Brook University (2020), an M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences from Temple University (2014), and a B.E. in Electronic and Information Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2012). Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, 2020 — Stony Brook University, New York M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences, 2014 — Temple University, Pennsylvania B.E. in Electronic and Information Engineering, 2012 — Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Hua Huang's research focuses on sensor systems, wireless networks, ubiquitous computing, and smart healthcare. His work bridges theoretical and practical challenges in mobile computing, emphasizing real-world applications like device-free intrusion detection, driving safety monitoring, and healthcare wearables. His publications span key conferences and journals such as ACM MobiCom, IEEE ICCPS, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks, and INFOCOM, with a notable Best Paper Runner-Up award at ACM MSWiM 2018. Themes include wireless sensor optimization, deep learning applications, and mobility-aware infrastructure design. Scientific Awards Best paper runner-up at ACM MSWiM 2018 Research Collaborations Collaborated with prominent researchers like Shan Lin, Fei Miao, and Tian He Advising Seeks self-motivated students with backgrounds in wireless systems and signal processing Labs & Teams Leads a research group at UC Merced focusing on wireless and ubiquitous systems
Timo Seppälä is a University Lecturer in Digital Operations at Aalto University's School of Science, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. His research focuses on global value chains, supply chain management, and digital technology implementations in technology- and service-based businesses. He explores platformization of supply chains, collaborative innovation management for complex digital ecosystems, and the implications of artificial intelligence platforms across industries. Global Value Chains Digital Platforms & Ecosystems Artificial Intelligence Governance Blockchain Applications in Industry Recent publications highlight trends in AI diffusion monitoring, blockchain-based systems for industrial applications, and sustainability challenges in digital economies. His work spans empirical analysis of corporate digitalization, platform governance, and multi-actor value creation. No scientific awards are currently documented.
Dennis Esch serves as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Marketing and Behavioural Science at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, where he acts as the Strategic Marketing and Sales Group's liaison for research matters. Previously, he directed the Cranfield Customer Management Forum, one of the School's premier research practice clubs. Dr. Esch holds award-winning academic qualifications in marketing, psychology and behavioural science from Lancaster University Management School and Cranfield School of Management, establishing a strong interdisciplinary foundation for his research. His research program centers on three interconnected domains: the psychological mechanisms of brand influence in consumer decision-making, the transformative impact of emerging technologies on consumer perceptions and preferences, and the complex relationship between social consumption experiences and human happiness. Methodologically, he integrates behavioral science principles with marketing theory through quantitative approaches including experiments, field studies, and big data analysis to address questions with both theoretical significance and practical managerial relevance. Dr. Esch's publication record reveals an evolving research trajectory from foundational consumer behavior studies (2016-2019) examining product assortment effects, sports consumption impacts, and social identity dynamics, toward contemporary methodological innovations in mobile research platforms (2022-2025). His recent work demonstrates particular expertise in evaluating mobile-first platforms for crowdsourcing behavioral, advertising, and personality research, addressing critical questions about digital research validity and ecological relevance. While specific major scientific awards beyond his noted 'award-winning degrees' aren't detailed in available information, his research has been published in reputable outlets including Behavior Research Methods and Academy of Marketing Science proceedings, indicating scholarly recognition. Dr. Esch brings extensive international teaching experience across multiple contexts, having instructed postgraduate students and executives in brand management, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and research methods in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland. His pre-academic industry background includes significant roles at Audi, Henkel, Vaillant Group, and Swiss Post, providing practical grounding for his academic work and enhancing the real-world applicability of his research findings. His research methodology reflects a commitment to bridging the gap between laboratory rigor and field relevance, particularly through his investigations of mobile research platforms that can capture authentic consumer experiences while maintaining scientific validity. This approach addresses contemporary challenges in behavioral research methodology while generating actionable insights for marketing practitioners.
Jeanet Sinding Bentzen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen, with affiliations at CAGE (Warwick University), SoDa Labs (Monash University), and as a CEPR Research Affiliate. Her work bridges political economy , cultural values , and long-term economic development , focusing on how religiosity shapes institutions and outcomes. Education : PhD and MSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen. Research : Uses global datasets and historical analysis to study religion's economic impacts, including disasters, pandemics, and pre-industrial institutions. Teaching : Offers courses on Economic History, Philosophy of Science, and Economics of Culture. Article Trends : Recent work examines religious legislation , cultural assimilation , and firm-level productivity , combining big data with case studies from 2025 to 2018. Media coverage includes The Economist , The Washington Post , and Boston Globe . Scientific Awards : Dagbladet Informations PhD Cup (2012) Sapere Aude Research Leader (2020) Key Collaborations : Works with institutions in Denmark, UK, Australia, and U.S., covering religion-economics intersections, historical institutions, and disaster response.
Bradley Hayes is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Collaborative AI and Robotics (CAIRO) Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder. His work focuses on enabling autonomous agents and robots to collaborate safely and effectively with humans through techniques in human-robot interaction, explainable AI, and learning from demonstration. PhD in Computer Science, Yale University (2015) Postdoctoral Associate, MIT Interactive Robotics Group Research interests span collaborative robotics, dependable AI systems, and imitation learning for human-robot teaming, with applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and autonomous vehicles. His lab develops methods for task planning, motion prediction, and trust calibration in human-machine partnerships. Recent publications emphasize explainable sequential decision-making, neuromorphic learning architectures, and augmented reality interfaces for robotic training. Awards include Sustainability Recognition (2025) for motion planning efficiency Best Student Paper Runner-up (AAMAS 2022) Best Technical Paper Runner-up (HRI 2019) As lab director, he has mentored 12 PhD/Master students to completion, including Matthew Luebbers, Aaquib Tabrez, and Christine Chang. Funding sources include NSF grants and industry partnerships like Circadence, where he serves as Chief Technology Officer.
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.
Jeffrey Jacquet is an Associate Professor of Rural Sociology at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources . His work bridges energy development, rural community dynamics, and social impact assessment, focusing on both fossil fuel and renewable energy systems. Fields of Interest : Energy Development, Rural Sociology, Social Impact Assessment, Environmental Psychology, Community Development, Natural Resource Management Education : Ph.D. (Cornell University, 2012), M.A. (University of Wyoming, 2005), B.A. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2001) Jeffrey's research analyzes energy development's differential social impacts, including community migration patterns, risk perception, and engagement strategies. Recent work explores mine closure planning, research fatigue in energy-impacted communities, and multi-stakeholder coordination challenges. His publications span energy development, agricultural sustainability, and rural policy, with a focus on the Great Plains and Appalachian regions. He co-edited Energy Impacts: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of North American Energy Development (2021) and developed community engagement tools for energy research.
Luis Miguel Bergasa is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics, University of Alcalá (UAH), with a career spanning over 25 years. He leads the RobeSafe Lab (since 2010) and serves as Director of Digital Transformation at UAH (since 2022). His academic roles include heading the Department of Electronics (2004–2010) and coordinating multiple educational programs. He teaches Perception Systems (Master in Industrial Engineering) Intelligent Control Systems (Computer Science) Computer Vision (Computer Science) His research focuses on Perception Systems for Intelligent Vehicles , emphasizing driver behavior analysis, scene understanding, and sensor fusion via deep learning. He has authored over 300 papers and holds 9 patents. Notable recognitions include being ranked #81 in Computer Science (Spain) by Research.com (2025) and receiving 30+ awards in Robotics/Automotive fields. Recent publications highlight advancements in Transformer-based driver action recognition (2025) Infrastructure-vehicle cooperative frameworks (2025) 3D semantic segmentation for autonomous perception (2024) Simulation-to-reality gap bridging (2024) Scientific Leadership Senior Editor, IEEE Transactions on ITS (2025) International Program Committee roles in 15+ conferences (2024–2025) Co-founder of Vision Safety Technologies Ltd (2009–2016) He supervises 9 active PhD students and has advised 14 former PhD candidates. His group collaborates with institutions in Germany, USA, China, and Spain, including KIT, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern Polytechnic University.
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 .
Tijana Babović is a Junior Research Assistant at the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac, Serbia, holding an MSc while pursuing her PhD at the same institution since 2021. Her academic role includes teaching eight undergraduate courses in tourism management and business disciplines. Her educational qualifications: Undergraduate degree from Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja (2019) Master's degree from Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja (2020) PhD candidate at Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac (2021–present) Her research centers on sustainability frameworks in tourism, eco-tourism development, competitiveness convergence metrics, and cultural tourism dynamics. She investigates how natural/cultural resources influence regional tourism competitiveness in Eastern Europe, analyzes post-pandemic behavioral shifts, and examines customs integration for rural tourism crisis recovery. Her 2021–2023 publications reveal consistent focus on Balkan tourism competitiveness analysis, post-pandemic recovery patterns, and sustainable rural destination development. Key thematic threads include convergence modeling of tourism resources, dark tourism as an emerging niche, and sustainability as a competitiveness driver—all empirically grounded in Serbian and Balkan case studies with methodological emphasis on regional comparative analysis.
Eren Akkan is an Associate Professor at Kedge Business School, specializing in international mobility, global work, and managing diverse workforces. He teaches cross-cultural management, organizational behavior, and human resource management courses. PhD from IESE Business School (Spain) Research examines transitions in global careers, social relations evolution, and mobility's societal impact Published in top journals: Journal of International Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology His recent publications focus on cultural intelligence, expatriate innovativeness, forced migrants' business performance, and skilled migrants' career embeddedness. Articles explore how international experiences shape global careers and the role of supervisor-subordinate dynamics in cross-cultural settings. Prior to academia, he worked as an engineer, project manager, and account manager in multinational telecom and IT companies, bringing practical insights to his research and teaching.
Dr. Dirk C. Moosmayer is a Professor in the Strategy Department at KEDGE Business School, Bordeaux, specializing in responsible management and sustainability. He holds a PhD from the University of Hannover and previously spent eight years at the University of Nottingham Ningbo in China, with visiting positions at Imperial College London. His educational background includes: PhD from University of Hannover Moosmayer's research integrates business, consumer, and civil society perspectives around responsible management, with a focus on supply chain responsibility and Chinese consumer behavior regarding social/environmental concerns. His work examines how cosmopolitan values influence brand perception and explores humanistic leadership in German 'Hidden Champion' firms. He investigates the dual role of guanxi in Chinese sustainable supply chains and the psychological drivers of ethical consumption in Confucian contexts. His 15 most recent publications reveal a dominant focus on business ethics (60%), sustainability education (25%), and consumer behavior (15%), with emerging trends in virtue ethics frameworks and mobile technology for responsible management learning. Key thematic clusters include Chinese market dynamics, transdisciplinary competence development, and the practical implementation of sustainability in operations. Moosmayer serves as Associate Editor for Business Ethics: A European Review and previously for Academy of Management Learning & Education (2015-17). He is on the editorial boards of Journal of Business Ethics , Business & Society , and Journal of Management Inquiry , shaping discourse in responsible management scholarship.
Douglas Nowacek is the Randolph K. Repass and Sally-Christine Rodgers University Distinguished Professor of Conservation Technology at Duke University, with joint appointments in the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Pratt School of Engineering . His research integrates marine mammal bioacoustics , behavioral ecology , and conservation technology to address ecological challenges related to ocean noise , offshore renewable energy , and anthropogenic impacts . Education : B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University (1991) Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1999) Research Focus : Nowacek investigates how marine mammals, particularly cetaceans and manatees , use sound for communication and foraging. He explores the effects of anthropogenic noise (e.g., seismic surveys, ship traffic) on species like North Atlantic right whales and bottlenose dolphins , emphasizing the need for noise regulation and marine habitat protection . His work also addresses plastic pollution and renewable energy planning . Article Trends : Recent publications highlight his focus on marine acoustics (e.g., bio-duck sounds, sonar effects), anthropogenic stressors (e.g., microplastics, seismic noise), and behavioral adaptations (e.g., humpback whale foraging, pilot whale diving). Collaborative studies with students and institutions like Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Tasmania underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards : Sally Connally Hardie Visiting Researcher, University of St. Andrews (2018) Visiting Scholar, University of Tasmania (2013) Advising and Grants : Nowacek mentors students and researchers in projects such as acoustic monitoring and unmanned aerial systems for marine conservation. His lab has secured grants for seismic survey impacts , ocean noise regulation , and marine mammal telemetry . Labs and Teams : Leading the Nowacek Acoustics and Engineering Lab at Duke Marine Lab, he collaborates with the Marine Conservation Ecology group, integrating engineering tools (e.g., drones, sensors) with marine mammal research to advance conservation technology.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet GENÇTÜRK is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Mehmet Akif Ersoy University , with a dual departmental affiliation in Business Administration and Accounting and Finance . His career spans over two decades, with extensive publications and thesis supervision. Education: License: Selçuk University, Business Administration (1993) Master’s: Süleyman Demirel University (1996) Doctorate: Süleyman Demirel University, Business Administration (2002) His research focuses on share structures, financing, accounting practices, and corporate value , with recent studies on pandemic impacts on financial decisions , machine learning in hospital finance , and digitalization in accounting . The 15 most recent articles reflect interdisciplinary work in health economics, organizational behavior, and Islamic finance . Supervised theses include: Demirtaş İbrahim (PhD, 2024) on working capital and firm performance Işık Zeynep (Master’s, 2024) on digitalization in accounting Acar Duygu (Master’s, 2024) on e-applications in accounting
