Antonio Jose Carrasco Hernandez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Organization and Finance at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Labour Sciences. He specializes in family business management, human resource practices, and educational methodologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (2014), supervised by Dr. Gregorio Sánchez Marín, focusing on the effectiveness of HR practices in Spanish family firms. His research interests span family business governance, knowledge management in SMEs, gamification in education, and the impact of digital tools on student performance. He has contributed to initiatives like the University of Murcia's Circular Economy program (ODSesiones) and actively explores pandemic-era educational challenges. Recent work emphasizes innovative teaching methods (e.g., escape rooms, Wooclap, Kahoot), emergency remote teaching analysis during COVID-19, and CEO compensation monitoring mechanisms in family firms. He was part of the University-Business 91 research group and maintains collaborations in labor relations and resource management education. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his prolific publication record indicates sustained academic contribution. He advises on graduate programs in Labour Relations and Human Resources, aligning with his department's focus on practical business education.
Dr. Monica Short is a part-time Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University, where she has established herself as a prominent researcher and educator. Based in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land, she coordinates the International Network of Co-operative Inquirers and serves as an adjunct Centre Scholar with the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. She is also a member of the Anglican Church of Australia Mission and Ministry Commission and the Social Work and Health Inequality Network. Her educational background includes a degree in Social Work, a Master of Social Welfare (Welfare and Social Policy), and a PhD by publication through Charles Sturt University. Her doctoral thesis focused on 'The Australian Anglican Church engaging with people living with disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in rural, regional and remote communities.' Monica's research centers on the psycho-social-spiritual-physical resilience and well-being of individuals and communities. She applies an integrated lens with epistemological foundations in social work, sociology, and theology, utilizing methodologies such as co-operative inquiry, ethnography, literature review, and case studies. Her work emphasizes honoring emic (insider) and etic (outsider) knowledge, valuing relationships, collaboration, sharing power, promoting social justice, and upholding egalitarian principles. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output, with particular growth in recent years (2023-2025). Her work spans co-operative inquiry methodology, rural social work practice, virtue ethics, pedagogy of kindness, and the intersection of theology with social work practice. She has made significant contributions to understanding person-centeredness, ethical decision-making in unequal contexts, and innovative field education models. Executive Dean's Teaching Award (2024) Australia and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Prize (2023) School of Social Work and Arts Award for Highest Student Experience Survey Scores (2023) Faculty Research Award (2021) St Mark's National Theological Centre Greg Eather Memorial Prize (2021) Australia and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Field-University Collaboration Award (2020) CSU Excellence Award (2020) Monica has extensive teaching experience across numerous social work subjects including Indigenous Academic Success Program, Introduction to Human Services, Social Work Field Education, Social Work Theory and Practice, and Case Management. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, resilience building, and maintaining social work values. She has also been actively involved in media contributions, particularly through 1RPH community radio discussing life with disabilities.
Dr. Shaima Moh is a research-focused academic at Northumbria University's Newcastle Business School, Department of Leadership and Human Resource Management. Her research bridges organizational behavior, human resource management, and work design with a particular focus on agile organizations and creativity. Her research interests center on Agile Human Resource Management , Work Design , and Creativity in Organizations . She employs advanced methodologies including fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to examine complex organizational phenomena. Her work explores how different work arrangements (onsite, hybrid, remote) impact performance, how HR systems interact with relational climates to foster creativity, and how workers transform subjective creativity into recognized contributions. Dr. Moh's publication record demonstrates strong international collaboration, with co-authors from institutions across Europe. Her research has appeared in journals including Information Systems Journal , Creativity Research Journal , and Project Management Journal , as well as presentations at major conferences like the Academy of Management and EGOS Colloquium. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD in Human Resource Management on March 4, 2019, establishing her expertise in contemporary HRM challenges.
Dr. Zachary Brewster is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Sociology at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on race and ethnic relations, labor dynamics in service industries, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Ph.D. , North Carolina State University, 2009 M.A. , Western Kentucky University, 2002 B.S. , Grand Valley State University, 2000 Brewster's work examines racial discrimination in hospitality settings, particularly how consumer biases affect tipping behaviors and workplace equity. He has published extensively on racialized service environments, stereotype endorsement, and legal responsibilities in the restaurant industry. Recent publications highlight global tipping norms, pandemic-era service adaptations, and systemic racial disparities in retail and hospitality sectors. Across his publications, Brewster analyzes intersections of race, labor, and consumer behavior through experimental, qualitative, and comparative methodologies. His research often bridges sociology with practical implications for workplace policy and social justice advocacy.
Dr. Amy Taylor-Bianco is a Professor of Management and Executive Academic Director of the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership at Ohio University's College of Business. She also directs the Master of Science in Management program. Her academic career spans teaching, research, and consulting across multiple sectors. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University (2000), an M.A. from Columbia (1995), and a B.A. from Dickinson College (1990). Her research focuses on leadership development, gender dynamics in organizations, cross-cultural management, and entrepreneurship. Notable areas include examining how cultural tightness interacts with gender in social ventures, entrepreneurial decision-making, and values-based leadership in rural communities. She has consulted for major firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers, J.P. Morgan, and Citibank, blending academic rigor with practical industry insights. Dr. Taylor-Bianco’s work spans peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Business Venturing and Journal of Vocational Behavior , with recent emphasis on global entrepreneurship and gender equity. Her research on cultural norms in social ventures and resource mobilization in sub-Saharan Africa has garnered attention. She also explores pedagogical strategies to enhance student success through energy management and ethical reflection. Professional affiliations include Fellowships at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. She has received the 2021 Management Department Research Award for her contributions. Her career combines academic excellence with practical leadership development, emphasizing values-driven approaches to organizational challenges.
Aurélien RAGAIGNE is a Full Professor at the Université de Rennes, affiliated with the CREM UMR CNRS 6211 research center. His expertise lies in accounting, control systems, and public sector management. He focuses on organizational paradoxes, performance measurement, and the interplay between autonomy and compliance in public institutions. Research interests include: Performance measurement and its dual effects (empowerment vs. constraint) Public governance and participatory budgeting Control systems in educational and public organizations Case studies and pedagogical approaches in accounting Recent publications explore themes such as the societal impact of accounting education, managing paradoxes in public management, and participatory budgeting. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in public and private sectors. Notable contributions include textbooks on control systems (e.g., DSCG 3 Management et contrôle de gestion ) and edited volumes on organizational paradoxes ( Manager les paradoxes dans le secteur public ). He collaborates with institutions to develop actionable strategies for governance challenges. Current projects emphasize the role of dialogue in managing organizational contradictions and the evolution of control tools in dynamic environments.
Judit Vall is a Professor at the Barcelona Institute of Economics (IEB), specializing in healthcare policy, public economics, and social policy evaluation. She was awarded the Ramón Areces Foundation Research Grant for her project analyzing Spain's 2012 restrictions on healthcare access for non-residents, focusing on medical tourism regulation and public health system sustainability. Her work employs quasi-experimental methods to assess policy impacts on healthcare utilization, migration, and economic outcomes. Her research spans multiple disciplines including health economics, labor market dynamics, and gender equity. Notable topics include the effects of abortion legalization on societal outcomes, the mental health consequences of natural disasters, and the interplay between parental job security and child well-being. She has also studied the implications of social security reforms, pandemic-era income insecurity, and the role of affirmative action in promoting gender equality in STEM fields. Grant: Ramón Areces Foundation National Competition Award (2022) Key Themes: Healthcare access equity, policy evaluation, gender disparities, economic shocks and health outcomes Her publications analyze diverse topics such as the 'Ramadan effect' on workplace productivity, the relationship between unemployment subsidies and health outcomes, and the long-term educational impacts of child labor policies.
Dr. Gertrude Hewapathirana is an Associate Professor of Business and Management at Knox College, where she has been since 2024. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources/International Business Strategy from the University of Minnesota (2009), alongside multiple advanced degrees in international development, technical communication, and business administration. Her professional interests span teaching, research, and community service, with a focus on global business strategy, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership. Dr. Hewapathirana’s research explores topics such as cultural diversity in innovation, work-life balance, and the role of AI in business. She has published extensively in journals like PloS one , Global Business and Organizational Excellence , and International Journal of Intercultural Relations . She currently serves on the editorial boards of several journals and is an active mentor in the Global Mentoring Program (AHRD South Asia SIG). Education: Ph.D., 2009: Human Resources/International Business Strategy, University of Minnesota M.A., 2006: Comparative International Development, University of Minnesota M.B.A., 1992: Business Administration, Postgraduate Institute of Management, Sri Lanka B.A., 1990: Economics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Professional Roles: Former Head of Internal Review Board (Ethics Committee) at Gulf University of Science and Technology, Kuwait Track Chair and Reviewer for Academy of HRD and Academy of Management Her teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinking and global awareness through courses like Technology and Innovation Strategy and Cultural Diversity in Ethics and CSR . She actively engages in community initiatives, including disaster recovery efforts and student research mentorship.
Associate Professor Diep Nguyen holds a position at the University of Newcastle's Newcastle Business School, specializing in Leadership of Human Resource Management. She earned her PhD at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, and has conducted research across Vietnam, New Zealand, the UK, and Australia. Her work focuses on strategic HRM, dark-side leadership, workplace mistreatment, and employee well-being. She teaches courses on Cross-Cultural Management, Leadership in Contemporary Organizations, and Human Resource and Organisational Development. Dr. Nguyen’s research has been published in journals like Public Management Review , International Journal of Human Resource Management , and Asia Pacific Journal of Management . Her studies address topics such as workplace bullying, psychosocial safety climate, and innovative behavior in public sectors. She actively collaborates with researchers globally and co-supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like unethical pro-organizational behavior and workplace stress. Her work emphasizes organizational resources, leadership roles, and employee well-being. Key areas include mitigating workplace bullying through ethical leadership, fostering older worker well-being via inclusive practices, and understanding post-disaster tourism dynamics. She advocates for high-commitment HR practices to reduce employee burnout and enhance organizational resilience.
Dr. Paul D. Foote is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Murray State University, specializing in judicial behavior and constitutional law. He teaches courses in judicial politics, constitutional law, and public administration, and advises the Murray State Mock Trial team. His research focuses on U.S. Supreme Court decision-making, public employee rights, and the interplay between legal precedents and case salience. Education: PhD (2002, Georgia State University), MA (1995, Villanova University), BA (1993, West Chester University). Research emphasizes institutional and external factors influencing judicial decisions, particularly on federal courts. Key themes include the role of moderate justices, First Amendment protections for public employees, and modern judicial moderation strategies. His work bridges theoretical judicial politics with practical legal outcomes. Publications span topics like whistleblower protections, social media conduct of public employees, and historical Supreme Court cases (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education). He has contributed to journals such as Public Integrity , New England Journal of Political Science , and Midsouth Political Science Review . Advising: Faculty advisor to the Murray State Mock Trial team, which competes nationally and provides hands-on legal training. No listed grants or external funding details are provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Active mentorship through Mock Trial, integrating classroom learning with competitive trial simulations.
Prof. Marcel van Assen is an Endowed Professor of Operational Excellence at TIAS. He specializes in teaching and researching operational excellence, leadership, and organizational culture within service and industrial contexts. His roles include instructing MSc programs such as the Executive Master of Management & Organisation (MMO), Executive Master of Operations & Supply Chain Excellence (MOS), and Executive Master of Finance & Control. He also runs master classes on Operational Excellence. His research focuses on infrastructure, leadership, and continuous improvement in operationally excellent organizations, particularly exploring dynamic capability, operational ambidexterity, and lean leadership. Prof. van Assen has extensive consultancy experience through OpX-Consultants BV, leading over 100 projects on strategy implementation, operations management, and ambidexterity in diverse organizations. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in improving organizational performance. Research interests span leadership styles' impact on Lean management, performance measurement systems, and the interplay between organizational culture and innovation. His publications analyze topics like LMX dynamics, paradox mindset effects, and the role of mindset in fostering innovation and work-related flow. He emphasizes the moderating influences of organizational context, improvement methods, and leadership behaviors on operational excellence outcomes. Key Themes: Continuous improvement, Lean management, leadership impact, ambidexterity, performance measurement Consultancy Expertise: Strategy implementation, operations innovation, and organizational ambidexterity
Dr. Hyun-Woo Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sport Management from Florida State University (2014) with a focus on Measurement and Statistics. His research integrates psychometric and physiological methods to study human emotion, sport experience, and fan behavior. Lee's lab uses EEG and eye-tracking technology to analyze spectator engagement and enhance societal/economic outcomes through sport. Education: Ph.D. in Sport Management, Florida State University (2014) M.S. in Sports & Leisure Studies, Yonsei University (2010) B.S. in Sports & Leisure Studies, Yonsei University (2008) Research interests span neurophysiological assessment of fan emotions, sport tourism, virtual reality applications in sport marketing, and the psychological well-being of athletes and sport employees. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Sport Management and Sport Marketing Quarterly . Lee's former doctoral advisees include Kun Chang (2024), Jun-Phil Uhm (2023), and others. He teaches courses in sport finance, marketing, and research methodologies. His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary innovation, combining neuroscience with sport management to address modern challenges like fan engagement in digital environments and mental health in sport.
Artem Barger is a researcher specializing in blockchain technology, distributed systems, and database optimization. With affiliations primarily in blockchain development and academic research, he has contributed extensively to Hyperledger Fabric enhancements and decentralized information systems. Research Interests Optimizing state databases for blockchain platforms Byzantine Fault Tolerance in distributed networks Permissioned blockchain architectures Tokenization of real-world assets AI applications in soft skills evaluation Recent Publications Barger's work focuses on improving blockchain scalability and security through techniques like certification blocks, Patricia Merkle tries, and verifiable randomness. He has also explored tokenization applications in charity and energy sectors.
Dr. Philip Wotschack is Head of the Research Group 'Working with Artificial Intelligence' at the Weizenbaum-Institut for the Networked Society. He has held various academic roles including Researcher at WZB Berlin Social Science Center and the University of Groningen. His research focuses on social inequality, labor markets, digitalization, and algorithmic management. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Groningen (2009). Key research areas include: Impact of AI-driven algorithmic management in workplaces Continuing training practices for low-skilled workers Workplace digitalization and automation Gender and social inequality in training access Recent projects include the EU-funded INCODING project analyzing collective bargaining's role in algorithmic management governance, and experimental studies on human-technology interaction in automated systems. His work integrates institutional theory perspectives with empirical analyses of organizational practices. He has led projects funded by the German Research Foundation and European Commission. Publications span topics like labor market segmentation, workplace automation ethics, and skill development policies. He has authored/co-authored books on work-life balance and labor market institutions.
Nuno Almeida Camacho serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and has been affiliated with the ERIM Research Institute (Marketing field) since 2005. His research employs econometric modeling to decode consumer decisions, with specialization in health-related contexts and innovation marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing, Erasmus University Rotterdam (2011) His research spans marketing of innovations, health economics, and behavioral modeling, with specific focus on patient/physician decision-making, therapy adoption, and drivers of non-adherence in life sciences. Current work investigates customer insights frameworks and grassroots innovation dynamics, building on his doctoral research in health marketing. Publication trends reveal a progression from physician learning models (2011-2014) toward innovation management systems (2018-2024), consistently applying behavioral modeling to healthcare and pharmaceutical contexts. Recent articles emphasize customer-driven innovation frameworks and financial projection methodologies in selection processes. He has supervised two doctoral candidates: Elio Keko (2012-2017) on innovation generation in firms and Gert Jan Prevo (2014-) on customer-centric innovation resistance. Additionally, he coaches master's students in evidence-based marketing strategy and innovation research.
