Dr. Magdalena Brzozowska-Woś is an Associate Professor at the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdańsk University of Technology. Her affiliations include memberships in the European Academy of Management (since 2021), European Advertising Academy (2014–2018), and Polskie Naukowe Towarzystwo Marketingu (since 2013). She also collaborates internationally with research networks like the International Cyberpsychology and Addictions Research Laboratory (iCARL). Her research explores: Consumer behavior in digital environments, especially social media and gaming platforms Brand engagement strategies, including gamification and value co-creation Psychological drivers of brand loyalty and advocacy Her recent publications (2017–2025) focus on: Gamified customer experiences and sentiment analysis in mobile apps Impact of online reviews on brand equity Cross-cultural studies of sports brands and social media addiction She contributes to journals like Frontiers in Psychology , Journal of Clinical Medicine , and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management .
Associate Professor Amie Hayley is a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Health Sciences and an NHMRC and Rebecca L. Cooper Al & Val Rosenstrauss Fellow at the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences. She was named a 2024 Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) Road Safety Future Leader for her groundbreaking work on drug-impaired driving. As the Founding Chair of the Driver Monitoring System working group and Treasurer for the International Council for Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS) Executive Board, she plays a significant international leadership role in road safety research. Dr. Hayley earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) from Deakin University, following a Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours) and a standard Bachelor of Psychological Studies, both from Victoria University. Her educational background provided the foundation for her current research program focused on the intersection of neuroscience, pharmacology, and road safety. Her research program investigates biochemical-physiological-behavioral pathways relevant to oculomotor function, visual-attentional performance, and information processing capabilities under drug conditions. With research funding exceeding AUD $6.4 million in the past 5 years, she leads multiple projects examining the effects of substances like cannabis, methamphetamine, and alcohol on driving performance. Her work uniquely combines laboratory-based psychopharmacology with real-world road safety applications, particularly through the development and validation of eye-tracking technologies for impairment detection. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong focus on translational research bridging laboratory findings with practical road safety applications. Her work spans from basic pharmacological studies on drug interactions to population-level surveys on public attitudes toward drug-impaired driving. A notable trend is her increasing focus on medicinal cannabis and its implications for driving safety, reflecting emerging policy challenges in jurisdictions where cannabis is being legalized for medical use. Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) Future Leader in Road Safety (2024) Director, Communications and Media Award (2024) Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award (Early Career) (2020) Australian Research Council's Engagement and Impact Assessment (2019) Young Scientist Award from International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (2019) Deans Award for Emerging Researcher (2016) Associate Professor Hayley actively supervises PhD students on projects related to alcohol hangovers, medicinal cannabis and driving, and sleep pharmacology. Her research program involves collaborations with government agencies including the Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria), Department of Treasury (ACT), and multiple industry partners, particularly Seeing Machines Limited with whom she has conducted several eye-tracking studies. Her work directly informs road safety policy through her leadership roles in ICADTS and engagement with policymakers on drug-impaired driving legislation. While not formally named in the materials, her research group functions as a multidisciplinary team bringing together expertise in neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, and engineering to address the complex challenge of drug-impaired driving. The team utilizes advanced technologies including automotive-grade driver monitoring systems, eye-tracking equipment, and clinical research methodologies to produce evidence that directly informs road safety policy and practice.
Professor Cham Tat Huei is a distinguished academic serving as Professor of Marketing and accredited PhD Supervisor at Swinburne University of Technology (Malaysia campus), a university ranked 291st in the QS World University Rankings 2025. His academic leadership extends globally through visiting professorships at prestigious institutions across Asia, including Tashkent State University of Economics (Uzbekistan), Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences (China), Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (Indonesia), Sohar University (Oman), and Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities (China). His research expertise spans multiple business domains with particular focus on digital transformation, consumer behavior in technology-driven environments, and strategic service innovation. Professor Cham has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, with three articles recognized as Highly Cited Papers by Web of Science. His work appears in top journals including Journal of Business Research, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and International Journal of Tourism Research. Professor Cham's academic leadership is evident through his editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of two journals and membership on multiple editorial boards. His research excellence has been recognized through numerous awards including being named among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier, the National Outstanding Young Educator Award, and multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences. He actively supervises doctoral and Master's students, with 19 completed doctorates, 7 in progress, and 28 completed Master's theses. World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier Member of Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) National Outstanding Young Educator Award by EduCoop Malaysia UTAR Outstanding Alumni Award (Professional, Academic, and Research Excellence category) Emerald Literati Award 2024 for Outstanding Reviewer Multiple Best Paper Awards from international conferences Top citation and download awards from leading academic journals Professor Cham maintains an active role in academic quality assurance as an External Examiner for numerous international institutions and serves as a Certified Trainer for Alibaba.com, HRDF, and MDEC. His research continues to evolve with current trends in AI, metaverse commerce, and digital transformation across multiple industries.
David McBey is an Advanced Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, based at the Rowett Institute on Foresterhill Campus. His work focuses on sustainable and healthy diets within the Scottish Government RESAS programme, examining pathways to dietary change across the food system. His educational background includes a PhD in Sociology (2017), MRes in Social Research (2008), and MA in Sociology (2007), all from the University of Aberdeen. Previously, he worked in the University of Aberdeen Environmental Modelling Group on agricultural practices in China and Ethiopia. McBey's research centers on behavior change mechanisms for sustainable diets, with particular emphasis on meat consumption reduction. His work integrates sociological perspectives with nutritional science to address food system transformation. Recent publications analyze public attitudes toward sustainable diets, youth perspectives, meat-eating contexts, and policy interventions for dietary shifts. He actively supervises PhD students in Sociology, currently guiding Tonwong Sudto's research on Thai rice farmers' sustainable agriculture intentions and Aura Anderson-Ross's study on service robots promoting sustainable buyer choices in supermarkets. His teaching includes Sustainable Diets and Global Food Systems (RN5506), previously teaching Worlds of Food, Introduction to Sociology, and foundational Sociology courses. Based at the Rowett Institute, McBey collaborates on the Scottish Government RESAS programme and contributes to interdisciplinary projects including WWF's net-zero agriculture pathways and Food Standards Scotland dietary pricing research. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications for sustainable food systems.
Dr. Chongfeng Wei is an Associate Professor (University Senior Lecturer) at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. Prior to joining the University of Glasgow, he was a lecturer at Queen's University Belfast. His research focuses on intelligent vehicles, autonomous systems, and human-robot interaction, with applications in transportation and robotics. Dr. Wei's research spans several key areas in autonomous systems and vehicle dynamics: Decision-making and Planning of Intelligent Vehicles Collective Autonomy: Perception and Planning Robotic System Design and Dynamical Control Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems Human Behaviour Study and Prediction His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on human-vehicle interaction, with particular emphasis on pedestrian-vehicle interactions, decision-making frameworks, and control strategies for autonomous systems. His work often combines AI technologies, bio-designs, and first principles of dynamics and control to create smarter or human-acceptable autonomous systems. Dr. Wei serves as an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals including IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (TITS), IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (TVT), IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles (TIV), IEEE Open Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems (OJ-ITS), and Frontiers on AI and Robotics. He actively supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with current projects focusing on vision-based 3D flow prediction, pedestrian interaction modeling, and multimodal interaction for behavior prediction in autonomous driving.
Dr. Serena Sohrab holds dual appointments as an Affiliate Lecturer of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School and a tenured Associate Professor at Ontario Tech University in Canada. With over 15 years of experience, she is an award-winning behavioural scientist and educator specializing in evidence-based management training for diverse global audiences. Her educational qualifications: Ph.D. in Behavioural Science and Organizational Studies from the Schulich School of Business, Canada Dr. Sohrab's research centers on women's advancement in organizations and society, with pioneering work at her Infertility and Work Lab investigating how family planning challenges impact professional trajectories. Her evidence-based publications in outlets like Harvard Business Review and Journal of Organizational Behavior have directly informed advocacy-driven policy reforms. She excels in stakeholder engagement and strategic framework development through non-profit initiatives focused on gender equity, leveraging expertise in economic drivers, political contexts, and cultural dynamics to deliver sustainable organizational change.
Nikos Kalogeras is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in the Netherlands, where he serves as co-director of the Commodity Risk Management Expertise Center (CORMEC) within the Department of Marketing & Consumer Behaviour. He additionally holds positions as Professor of Sustainable International Business at ZUYD University of Applied Sciences and Adjunct Professor of Agribusiness Marketing-Finance at MAICh/CIHEAM. His academic career spans multiple institutions including previous roles at Nyenrode Business University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Kalogeras's research primarily focuses on cooperative economics , marketing-finance intersections , and risk management within agricultural and food systems. His work examines organizational structures of cooperatives, member behavior dynamics, performance drivers, and sustainable business practices. He has made significant contributions to understanding side-selling behavior, unfair trading practices, and cooperative governance challenges within the European agri-food sector. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on contemporary cooperative challenges including circular economy applications, member opportunism, and regulatory impacts on cooperative performance. His research shows increasing attention to sustainability integration within cooperative business models and the practical implementation barriers cooperatives face in achieving environmental and social goals alongside economic viability. With 141 publications and over 1,300 citations, Dr. Kalogeras maintains an active research program examining the intersection of cooperative business models with market dynamics, risk management, and sustainability imperatives. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications for cooperative organizations navigating complex market environments. Dr. Kalogeras leads the Commodity Risk Management Expertise Center (CORMEC), which serves as a hub for research on financial risk management innovations specifically tailored to agricultural cooperatives. The center focuses on developing practical risk management tools and frameworks that enhance cooperative competitiveness while strengthening member relationships. Through CORMEC, he connects academic research with real-world cooperative challenges, creating actionable insights for cooperative organizations facing market volatility and other business risks.
Professor Richard de Visser is a Professor of Health Psychology within the Primary Care & Public Health school at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, with strong affiliations to the University of Sussex. He has over 25 years of experience in health psychology and public health research and teaching, receiving multiple awards for his educational contributions. His educational background includes: BSc in Psychology from the University of Melbourne PhD from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society at La Trobe University Post-doctoral work at Birkbeck College, University of London PG Dip from La Trobe University PG Cert from University of Sussex Professor de Visser's research spans health behaviour, behaviour change interventions, gender and health, sexuality and relationships, and alcohol use. He employs mixed-methods approaches ranging from small qualitative studies to large population surveys (including the Australian Study of Health & Relationships with 20,000 participants). His work on 'Dry January' has demonstrated both short- and longer-term benefits of temporary alcohol abstinence and influenced international implementation of similar initiatives. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on gendered health behaviors, sexual health determinants, and evaluation of behavior change interventions using sophisticated mixed-methods designs. His work frequently examines how social constructions of gender influence health decisions across diverse cultural contexts. His scientific recognition includes: Awards for individual teaching excellence Awards for group teaching excellence Co-authorship of the influential textbook 'Psychology for Medicine and Healthcare' (3rd edition, 2021) Significant citation impact across his publication portfolio Professor de Visser actively supervises students through the Individual Research Project module (404) and contributes to multiple undergraduate medical education modules. He maintains substantial research funding from organizations including the National Health & Medical Research Council, National Institute for Health Research, and La Caixa Foundation. His external roles include serving as External Examiner for psychology programs at the University of Edinburgh and University of Worcester. His research group focuses on evaluating health interventions (particularly Dry January and related initiatives), understanding young people's health behaviors, examining sexual behavior and health, and investigating gender influences on health-related decisions. The group maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with researchers in Australia, Portugal, and Spain.
Ben Walker is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Management, where he has been a full-time faculty member since completing his PhD at UNSW Sydney in 2018. As a Māori academic (Ngāti Raukawa), he integrates indigenous perspectives into his research on work and identity. His research centers on four interconnected programs: the work-identity interface examining how work shapes self-perception; counter-perspectives on motivation revealing 'dark' psychological drivers of high performance; Māori workplace experiences addressing challenges and opportunities; and expert engagement mechanisms. He employs diverse methodologies including interviews, experiments, and social media analysis. Walker's publications in premier journals like Academy of Management Annals and Human Relations demonstrate significant scholarly impact. His recent work analyzes positivity bias in job performance research, develops theories of performance-based identity, and explores Māori cultural double-shifts in workplaces. He maintains active media engagement through The Conversation and New Zealand outlets. Victoria University of Wellington Early Career Teaching Excellence Award (2021) Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association Outstanding Lecturer Award (2019) As an educator, Walker has taught over 1,000 students annually in MGMT101 and currently co-leads the ANZSOG Executive Master of Public Administration program. His teaching philosophy emphasizes deep understanding over superficial prescriptions, fusion of academic and student expertise, and evidence-based 'no bullshit' communication. He supervises doctoral research on identity, expertise, and indigenous management topics while maintaining active connections with executive education programs.
Elena Bocchi is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at NEOMA Business School, holding a PhD from Bayes Business School (London) and predoctoral training from Bocconi University (Milan). Her educational background includes: PhD in Marketing, Bayes Business School, London Predoctoral Research Training, Bocconi University, Milan Bocchi's research examines consumer behavior and decision-making, focusing on how set perceptions influence preferences, acquisition, and discarding decisions leading to judgment errors. She investigates sustainability drivers of wasteful behavior and branding impacts of names, logos, and packaging. Core research areas include Consumer Behaviour, Sets collecting, Consumer Wellbeing, Sustainable Behaviour, Branding, and Psycholinguistics. Her recent work analyzes collecting behavior's effect on search enjoyment, set composition-induced overbuying, recycling system optimization, and creative packaging's role in consumer preferences. These studies span consumer behavior, sustainability, and branding through experimental methodologies. Her research has received notable recognition: Jane Beattie Memorial Award (Society for Judgment and Decision-Making 2023) Best Paper Award (Northern European Consumer Research Symposium 2023) Best Presentation Award (Mediterranean Consumer Behavior Symposium 2023) Bocchi has secured competitive research grants from universities and funding bodies. While specific advising details remain undisclosed, her active conference participation and publication record indicate ongoing doctoral supervision and research mentorship.
Dr. Yueqing Li serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering within Lamar University's College of Engineering. His expertise spans neuroergonomics, human-computer interaction, and data analytics with significant contributions to transportation safety and assistive technologies. Dr. Li's educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University M.S. in Industrial Engineering from University of Arkansas M.S. in Economics from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics B.S. in Electronics Engineering from Zhengzhou University His research program integrates neuroergonomics (BCI systems, neurocognitive processing), human-computer interaction (haptic interfaces, AR-based systems), human factors engineering (driving safety, occupational ergonomics), and data science (machine learning applications for safety analytics). Current projects focus on UAV security systems, pipeline leak detection, and transportation resilience in extreme weather. Analysis of Dr. Li's 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in transportation safety (32% of works), neuroergonomics applications (28%), and machine learning for safety engineering (24%). His Southeast Texas-focused crash severity studies demonstrate methodological innovation through CART and fuzzy systems, while his BCI research bridges rehabilitation engineering and human factors. Key recognitions include: Engineering Faculty Fellow (Lamar University College of Engineering, 2017-2020) Eric Malstrom Endowed Memorial Scholarship (University of Arkansas) Multiple university-level teaching and research awards across three institutions Dr. Li actively mentors graduate students (11 primary advisees since 2017) and secures substantial research funding, including $516,031 from NSF for high-performance computing infrastructure and $33,172 from the Center for Advances in Port Management for autonomous freight safety. His $600,000+ grant portfolio addresses critical challenges in port security, pipeline monitoring, and transportation resilience. The Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory under Dr. Li's direction features 16-channel EEG systems, BIOPAC data acquisition suites, wireless EMG/ECG modules, driving simulators, and Gazepoint eye tracking technology. His research team collaborates with TEES and the Texas Department of Transportation on interdisciplinary projects spanning neuroergonomics, transportation safety, and assistive technology development.
Dr Pinar Demir serves as a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Westminster and holds Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, featuring Contemporary Issues in Marketing and Destination Marketing for final-year students alongside Creativity and Innovation for Marketing Management postgraduates. Her academic credentials include: PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Queen Mary University of London PhD in Consumer Research, University of Westminster PG Certificate of Special Study in Supporting Learning, University of Westminster BSc Business Administration, Bilkent University Research focuses intensely on Consumer Behaviour and Advertising through the lens of creativity, examining ethical dimensions in advertising appeals, cross-cultural branding authenticity ('Made in Italy' phenomena), and psychographic drivers in viral marketing campaigns. Her supervision portfolio demonstrates consistent exploration of marketing ethics across diverse cultural contexts including Italian automotive branding, European food industry authenticity, Peruvian advertising practices, and social media diffusion mechanisms. Professional recognition includes: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy Active membership in Academy of Marketing Active membership in Academy of Marketing Science Dr Demir maintains strong conference engagement with presentations at the Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress (Paris 2016), EMAC Conference (Oslo 2016), and International Conference on Contemporary Marketing Issues (London 2015). Her postgraduate supervision consistently produces research examining real-world marketing ethics dilemmas across international contexts, with recent dissertations investigating racism in Peruvian advertising, viral marketing psychographics, and authenticity challenges in 'Made in Italy' branding.
Professor John Arnould is a distinguished marine ecologist at Deakin University's School of Life and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. He leads research at the Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre, focusing on vertebrate physiological and behavioral ecology with emphasis on marine mammals and seabirds in southeastern Australia. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, MSc from the University of Saskatchewan, Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University, and BSc from Monash University. This strong foundation has enabled his extensive research on Australian marine predators. Arnould's research centers on marine mammal and seabird ecology, particularly examining how environmental changes affect foraging behavior, physiology, and population dynamics. His work spans multiple disciplines including behavioral ecology, physiological ecology, and conservation biology, with special focus on Australian fur seals and various seabird species. Recent studies investigate habitat selection, thermoregulation, trophic interactions, and responses to climate change in these marine predators. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on Australian marine ecosystems, particularly Bass Strait and southeastern Australia. His research employs advanced tracking technologies, stable isotope analysis, and physiological measurements to understand how marine predators adapt to changing environments. Key themes include the impacts of ocean warming, shifting prey distributions, and anthropogenic pressures on marine top predators. Extensive supervision of 25+ doctoral students across marine ecology topics Principal investigator on numerous research grants totaling over $1.5 million since 2016 Collaborations with Parks Victoria, Department of Environment, and multiple fisheries organizations Current major project: 'Use of sea floor infrastructure by Australian fur seals' (2025-2027, $599,916) Arnould leads the Deakin Marine Research and Innovation Centre team, which employs biologging technologies, field observations, and modeling approaches to study marine predator ecology. His research directly informs conservation management of Australian marine species facing rapid environmental change.
