Anna S. Mattila is the Marriott Professor of Lodging Management and serves as Professor-in-Charge of the Graduate Program at the School of Hospitality Management, Pennsylvania State University. Her research spans social media, service recovery, servicescape, prosocial behaviors, cross-cultural studies, and wellness in hospitality contexts. Education : B.S. and Ph.D. from Cornell University, M.B.A. from University of Hartford Mattila's work examines how emotions, cultural norms, and technological innovations like AI influence consumer decisions in hospitality. Her studies cover topics from robotic service interactions to sustainable food marketing and moral psychology in tourism. She has published extensively in journals such as International Journal of Hospitality Management and Journal of Consumer Marketing . Her recent articles focus on AI integration in hospitality, consumer trust in virtual influencers, upcycled food adoption, and the psychological effects of servicescape design. Key themes include ethical consumption, digital transformation, and cross-cultural consumer behavior. Advising : Supervised Anqi Luo's dissertation on service recovery in 2022 Mattila's office is located in 224 Mateer Building, University Park, PA. She contributes to advancing hospitality research through methodological consulting and the Penn State Biomarker Core Laboratory.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland
Sandro Carrara is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) laboratory. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), the Institute of Electrical Engineering (SCI-STI-SC), and the Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI). His academic leadership spans teaching, doctoral supervision, and editorial roles in major journals including IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience. Education: Diploma in Electronics, National Technical Institute of Albenga, Italy Master in Physics, University of Genoa, Italy PhD in Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Padua, Italy His research focuses on the integration of biological systems with CMOS technology, particularly in the development of nanoscale biosensors for health monitoring. Key areas include memristive biosensors, wearable and implantable sensors, electrochemical detection, and therapeutic drug monitoring. His work bridges electronics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine to enable point-of-care diagnostics and personalized medicine. His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong trend toward sustainable printed electronics, machine learning for biosensing, in-memory computing for cancer diagnostics, and remote health monitoring. These works appear in high-impact journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal , Nanoscale , and Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X . Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2015) IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (2016) Distinguished Lecturer, IEEE Sensors Council (2017) Best Paper Award, IEEE MeMeA Symposium (2020) Multiple Gold and Bronze Leaf Prizes at PRIME and IEEE conferences Best Poster Awards at EMBEC and Nano-Tera meetings He actively advises PhD students and leads research projects involving CMOS-based biosensors, wireless implants, and smart sensor systems. His lab collaborates widely across disciplines and institutions, focusing on real-world applications in oncology, neurology, and environmental health. He has also contributed to the development of battery-free wearable devices, optical power transfer systems, and IoT-enabled telemedicine platforms. Laboratories and Teams: Bio/CMOS Interfaces (BCI) Laboratory, EPFL Integrated Systems Laboratory (LSI), EPFL Collaborations with IEEE Sensors Council and Circuits and Systems Society Editorial leadership in IEEE Sensors Journal and BioNanoScience
Peter Seele is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). He is affiliated with the Center for Climate Finance and Sustainability (CCFS), Ethics and Communication Law Center (ECLC), and the Luxury Observatory Lugano (LOLugano). His research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics, Digital Ethics, Greenwashing, and Machinewashing. Dr. Seele holds dual PhDs in Economics (University of Witten/Herdecke, Germany) and Philosophy (University of Düsseldorf, Germany). He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Basel and conducted post-doctoral research at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (KWI) in Essen. His educational background includes studies at the University of Oldenburg and Delhi School of Economics, followed by two years as a business consultant in Frankfurt. His research explores ethical challenges in digitalization, sustainability, and technology. Notable themes include AI ethics governance, ethicswashing in corporate communication, and the interplay between blockchain and business ethics. Recent work addresses greenwashing trends, the ethical implications of algorithmic systems, and sustainable practices in luxury industries. Publications highlight critical analyses of digital ethics frameworks, sustainability backlashes, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, business studies, and environmental science, with a focus on practical solutions for ethical dilemmas in modern organizations. Peter Seele collaborates across academic and industrial sectors, emphasizing real-world applications of ethical theories. He advises on CSR strategies, digital transparency, and regulatory frameworks for sustainable business practices.
Romain Franck is an Associate Professor in Marketing at IÉSEG School of Management, with a focus on advanced research in marketing strategies and digital tools. He previously served as an Associate Professor of Sales and Marketing at EM Strasbourg Business School (2022–2024) and earned his Advanced Research in Marketing degree from IAE of Grenoble in 2017. His research explores the intersection of technology, sales performance, and consumer behavior. Education: 2017 – Advanced Research in Marketing (IAE of Grenoble) His work examines how digital technologies (e.g., sales force automation, social media) influence sales effectiveness and the adoption of eco-innovations like laser-marked organic products. Recent publications highlight barriers and motivations in sustainable consumer behavior, alongside the role of interpersonal dynamics in tech-mediated sales environments. Email: r.franck@ieseg.fr
Dr. Megan Bailey is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Integrated Ocean and Coastal Governance at Dalhousie University's Marine Affairs Program, part of the Faculty of Science. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and has conducted postdoctoral research at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Her work focuses on global fisheries governance, combining market and state approaches to achieve sustainable outcomes, particularly in transboundary fisheries and tuna governance. Bailey’s research integrates game theory, global value chain analysis, and informational governance to address challenges in seafood sustainability. She emphasizes collaboration among governments, NGOs, and industry to enhance transparency and equity in fisheries management. Her projects often center on Indigenous rights, Arctic char fisheries in Nunatsiavut, and the impacts of market mechanisms like eco-labels and trade policies. Key areas of research include: cooperative management of shared fish stocks, traceability systems, food security, and equitable allocation in fisheries. She leads the Bailey Lab, which supports interdisciplinary projects such as the North Atlantic Right Whale conservation initiative and the Sustainable Nunatsiavut Futures Project. Bailey has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, fostering the next generation of marine governance researchers. Her scientific contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work addressing Indigenous data sovereignty, decolonizing research methodologies, and the socio-ecological impacts of climate change on coastal communities. Bailey is a principal investigator for the Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Center, furthering global ocean equity initiatives.
Ravi Dhar is the George Rogers Clark Professor at the Yale School of Management and holds an affiliated appointment as a Professor of Psychology at Yale University. He serves as Director of the Center for Customer Insights , focusing on consumer behavior, branding, and marketing strategy through psychological and economic frameworks. Ph.D. in Marketing, University of California at Berkeley (1992) MS, University of California at Berkeley (1990) MBA, Indian Institute of Management (1987) BTech, Indian Institute of Technology (1986) His research examines preference formation, self-regulation, and the interplay of conflicting goals in consumer decisions. Recent work explores sustainability, mobile commerce, and how guilt paradoxically enhances consumer pleasure. He has published over 50 articles and advised Fortune 100 companies across industries. Key trends in his publications include behavioral economics , eco-conscious consumption , and technology-mediated decisions . His studies address choice overload, goal systems, and the psychological drivers of indulgence versus self-control. Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (Society for Consumer Psychology, 2012) Yale SOM Alumni Teaching Award (2012) William O'Dell Award Finalist (2004, 2008, 2012) AMA Doctoral Consortium Fellow (1991) Dhar consults firms on customer insights and has held visiting roles at HEC Paris , Erasmus University , and Stanford/NYU . He edits top journals like Journal of Consumer Research and Marketing Science , shaping academic and industry discourse.
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition EconomiesGermany
Prof. Dr. Yanjun Ren is a Professor at the College of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University (NWAFU), China, and has been an IAMO Visiting Research Fellow since May 2024. Prior to his IAMO role, he conducted research at Christian-Albrechts-Universität in Kiel, Germany, from 2012 to 2019. PhD in Agricultural Economics focusing on Food Consumption, Income Inequality, and Health-related Issues in China Former Research Assistant/Associate at Kiel University’s Chair of Agricultural Market Analysis (2012–2019) Dr. Ren’s research spans food chains, consumer behavior, and applied econometrics. His work explores how socioeconomic factors, digital transformation, and policy interventions shape food consumption, nutritional outcomes, and environmental sustainability in China and Central Asia. Key themes include food waste reduction, carbon labeling, internet use in rural economies, and intergenerational health behaviors. His 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize digital agriculture, sustainable consumption, and health economics. Topics include carbon-labeled products, television/media’s role in nutrition, contract farming sustainability, and the socioeconomic determinants of dietary choices. His methodology integrates econometric modeling, eye-tracking experiments, and spatiotemporal analysis. Email: ren@iamo.de
Aradhna Krishna is the Dwight F. Benton Professor of Marketing at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. She holds affiliations with the International Institute and the Center for South Asian Studies. Her research focuses on sensory marketing, health and nutrition, corporate social responsibility, and political decision-making. She has authored influential books like Customer Sense: How the 5 Senses Influence Buying Behavior and edited collections on sensory marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing, New York University (1989) MBA, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (1984) B.A. in Economics, University of Delhi (1982) Research Interests: Her work explores how sensory cues (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste) shape consumer perceptions and behaviors. Key areas include food marketing, health decision-making, and the impact of political identity on risk perceptions. She has pioneered studies on sensory marketing’s role in persuasion and product design. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Society of Consumer Psychology (highest honor) Recognized by HBR as 'foremost expert in sensory marketing' Consulting & Expertise: Advised organizations like Procter & Gamble, General Mills, and the World Food Program. Served as expert witness for legal cases involving Hallmark Entertainment. Engages with policy boards for global health initiatives. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations at the Ross School, focusing on consumer behavior and sensory research.
University of California, Los AngelesUnited States
Magali (Maggie) Delmas is a Professor of Strategy at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability. She serves as Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Center for Impact, leading the Open for Good Initiative, which aims to make corporate sustainability data more transparent and actionable. Additionally, she directs the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance and previously served as President of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability (ARCS). Professor Delmas received her Ph.D. in Strategic Management from HEC Paris and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Paris. Her academic journey has positioned her at the intersection of business strategy and environmental sustainability, where she has built a distinguished career examining how corporations can effectively integrate sustainability into their core operations. Dr. Delmas's research focuses on corporate sustainability strategy, climate-related disclosure, and the design of effective information strategies to promote conservation behavior and build green markets. She has authored over 100 articles, book chapters, and case studies that explore energy conservation, eco-labeling, climate lobbying, and the detection and prevention of corporate greenwashing. Her work particularly examines how behavioral interventions can effectively motivate sustainable practices, as demonstrated in her large-scale UCLA Engage program that used real-time energy feedback to uncover conservation strategies. Her research spans multiple disciplines, connecting business strategy with environmental science, behavioral economics, and policy analysis. A notable trend in her recent work involves the examination of how transparency in corporate sustainability reporting affects business practices and environmental outcomes. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between eco-certification and product quality, particularly in the wine industry, where her research has shown that organic wines often receive higher quality ratings. Distinguished Scholar Award, Academy of Management/ONE Division Best Book Award, Academy of Management/ONE Division (The Green Bundle) Research Impact on Practice Award, Academy of Management & Network for Business Sustainability (two-time recipient) 2019 Academy of Management/Organization and the Natural Environment Best Book Award 2016 Organization & Environment Journal Best Paper Award Multiple additional awards spanning environmental economics, wine economics, and sustainability research Professor Delmas actively mentors doctoral students interested in strategy, corporate sustainability, environmental policy, and climate-related disclosure. Her students gain hands-on experience with unique datasets from the Open for Good Initiative and engage in interdisciplinary work across UCLA's Institute of the Environment & Sustainability. Her PhD students have pursued successful careers in both academia and policy roles, continuing to advance scholarship and practice in sustainability and strategy. She has secured significant research funding for projects examining energy conservation behavior, corporate sustainability reporting, and the effectiveness of environmental labels. As Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Center for Impact, she oversees the Open for Good Initiative, which produces the annual State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure report. This initiative has become a critical resource for policymakers, investors, and business leaders seeking to understand corporate climate and environmental reporting practices. Her leadership also extends to the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance, where she coordinates research examining the relationship between environmental management and business performance.
Béatrice Parguel is a CNRS Research Director at Paris-Dauphine University where she directs the Center for Marketing and Public Policy Research. Her academic career spans consumer psychology with a focus on experimental methodology, examining implications for public authorities in consumer information and education. Her research interests center on greenwashing, environmental labeling, ecology education for children, and reduction of over-packaging. She investigates how marketing practices influence consumer behavior, particularly in sustainable consumption contexts, with significant contributions to understanding luxury brand management, CSR communication, and the psychological mechanisms behind consumer responses to environmental claims. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, often exploring the tension between commercial interests and public welfare. Parguel's publications reveal consistent themes in sustainable consumption, with a growing emphasis on food-related behaviors, digital activism, and luxury market dynamics in recent years. Her research employs rigorous experimental methods to uncover both conscious and subconscious consumer responses to marketing stimuli, particularly in ethically charged contexts. As director of the Center for Marketing and Public Policy Research, she leads a team investigating the intersection of marketing practices and societal impact, with particular attention to regulatory implications and consumer protection.
Femke van Horen is a Full Professor of Consumer Behavior at the Marketing Department of the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She serves as Scientific Director of the VU Behavioural Lab and Associate Editor for the International Journal of Research in Marketing . Her research focuses on product imitation strategies, environmental uncertainty's impact on consumer decisions, and nudging for sustainability. She co-chaired the 2023 EACR Conference and was a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Education: PhD from Tilburg University (2013), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Cologne's Social Cognition Lab. Joined VU Amsterdam in 2013. Research Interests: Product Imitation: Effectiveness of copycat strategies and brand evaluation dynamics. Environmental Uncertainty: Consumer decision-making during crises or elections. Sustainability Nudging: Behavioral methods to promote eco-friendly actions. Awards & Grants: AMA Research in Practice Award 2019 (for Out-of-Category Brand Imitation ). IJRM Outstanding Reviewer Award 2023. Grants from ACR/Sheth Foundation, University of Cologne, and others. Advising: Co-supervises two PhD students on sustainability and product imitation, and a postdoc on plant-based meat adoption. Labs & Teams: Leads the VU Behavioural Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary consumer research.
João F. Mano is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, and Director of the Doctoral Program on Biotechnology. He leads the COMPASS Research Group and serves as Vice-Director at CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials. His academic appointments include Invited Professor at University of Lorraine (France), Visiting Professor at KAIST (South Korea), and Adjunct Professor at Ajou University (South Korea). Education: PhD in Chemistry (1996, Technical University of Lisbon); D.Sc. in Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells (2012, University of Minho) Research Interests focus on Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine , integrating Nanotechnology , Microtechnology , and Biofabrication . His group develops Bioinspired Materials using polymer chemistry, Decellularized Extracellular Matrix , and 3D Bioprinting to engineer Cell Microenvironments for therapeutic applications. Recent Publications highlight advancements in Human-Derived Hydrogels , Photopolymerizable Scaffolds , Magneto-Responsive Biomaterials , and Programmable Bioinks . Trends show emphasis on Organ-on-a-Chip integration, Smart Living Materials , and Green Bioprinting methodologies. Scientific Awards include: European Research Council Advanced Grants (2015, 2020) Fellow at IUPAC, European Academy of Sciences, and American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering ERC Proof of Concept Grants Doctor Honoris Causa from University of Lorraine and Utrecht UNESCO Chair on Biomaterials George Winter Award (European Society for Biomaterials) Supervisions & Collaborations encompass 74+ MSc, 26+ PhD students, and 40+ postdocs. He co-founded METATISSUE and CELLULARIS Biomodels , and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Materials Today Bio .
Sophie Dubuisson-Quellier is a CNRS Research Professor and Director of the Centre for the Sociology of Organisations (CSO) at Sciences Po. Her research bridges economic sociology, environmental governance, and public policy, focusing on how markets, social movements, and governments shape consumer behaviors. She is a member of the French High Council on Climate and Sciences Po’s Scientific Advisory Board. Research Themes: Economic sociology, sustainable consumption, market intermediation, political consumption, and public policy governance Projects: Everyday Life in a Pandemic (2023), CRISIS Lab Editorial Roles: Co-Director of the Presses Universitaires de la Sorbonne “economic sociology” collection; Member of the Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy editorial board; Co-Director of Consumption and Society Her work explores the intersections of affluent consumption regimes, environmental policies, and social mobilizations. Recent studies analyze socio-material disruptions in food practices during the pandemic, the role of prices in sustainable consumption, and the symbolic governance of markets through eco-labeling. She contributes to debates on behavioral economics, market regulation, and the political dimensions of consumer activism. Scientific Contributions: Key publications include analyses of market mediation strategies, the governance of consumer behaviors, and the integration of social dimensions into environmental foresight. Her book La consommation engagée (translated into English and Chinese) examines political consumption dynamics.
Pietro Ortoleva is a Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University , affiliated with the Department of Economics and the School of Public and International Affairs. His research spans Decision Theory , Behavioral Economics , Experimental Economics , and Political Economy , with a focus on understanding deviations from traditional economic models. Education: PhD in Economics, New York University (2009); BA in Economics, Università degli Studi di Torino (2004). Professional Roles: Coeditor of the American Economic Review (since 2021), former Editor of the Journal of Economic Theory (2018–2020), and editorial board member for multiple journals. His work investigates stochastic choice , ambiguity aversion , and reference-dependent preferences , often through incentivized experiments. Recent studies include the role of social norms in vaccine uptake , cautious utility models , and non-Bayesian belief updating . He has secured multiple National Science Foundation grants for projects on behavioral economics and decision-making under uncertainty. His 15 most recent publications reveal trends in behavioral decision theory , with emphasis on randomization preferences , time lotteries , cognitive biases , and political behavior . These studies frequently bridge economics, psychology, and public policy.
Katrina Fischer Kuh is the Haub Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law and Faculty Director of the Environmental Law Program at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University. She previously served as a Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Intellectual Life at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Her expertise lies in environmental law, climate change, sustainability, and constitutional environmental rights. BA, Yale College (summa cum laude) JD, Yale Law School Professor Kuh’s research focuses on climate change adaptation, environmental regulation, eco-labeling, environmental privacy, and the role of courts in climate governance. She has pioneered scholarship on emerging concepts such as eco-necrotourism and performative climate justice , and her work explores the ethical responsibilities of legal professionals in the context of climate disinformation. Her recent publications span topics including judicial engagement in climate issues, informational regulation, and constitutional environmental rights. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, integrating law, policy, behavioral science, and environmental ethics. Her scholarship often addresses both domestic and international dimensions of environmental challenges. She has received several honors, including: Ottinger Award (2019–2020) Stegner Center Young Scholar (2013) Charles Garside Award (undergraduate) Howard Roberts Lamar Prize (undergraduate) Professor Kuh has advised on environmental policy reforms, including New York’s Green Amendment, and has been active in public discourse through media engagement. She teaches core courses such as Environmental Law, International Environmental Law, Climate Change Law, Administrative Law, and Torts. While student advisees are not listed, her leadership in the Environmental Law Program indicates a strong mentorship role. She is affiliated with research initiatives at Pace University focused on environmental law and sustainability, contributing to collaborative projects and publications through the Haub School’s faculty publications and DigitalCommons repository.
