Dr. Patrick Meyer is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Information Systems I, Innovation and Value Creation, within the School of Business, Economics and Society at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). He holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from FAU and Sungkyunkwan University, and a B.Eng. from Hof University of Applied Sciences and National University, USA. His research focuses on human factors in socio-technical systems, particularly the adoption of service robots in retail and servitization processes in manufacturing firms. His publications span topics such as Service robot integration in retail Servitization methodologies Employee and customer acceptance of robotics Socio-technical system design Digital transformation in service industries His work has appeared in journals like Journal of Enterprise Information Management , Production Planning & Control , and Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services . Currently, he works at ERGO Group AG on digitalization projects while maintaining his postdoctoral role at FAU.
Francesca Montagna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) , Politecnico di Torino . She serves as Director of the University Strategies Study Center and holds leadership roles in the Politecnico University Centre for Social Affairs. Her research focuses on Innovation Management , Product Development , and Decision-Making Processes in engineering design. Scientific disciplinary sector: IIND-04/A - Manufacturing Technologies and Systems ERC sectors: Industrial design, Management, Decision-Making, Technological Change SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Her recent work explores data-driven design , digital transformation , and operations management in manufacturing. She has supervised 8 PhD students, including Graziana Blandino and Teresa Monti , and contributed to projects like NO-STRESS Manufacturing and AIGEDA . Awards include Elsevier's Top 5 Most Highly Cited Papers in Design Studies (2014-2016) . Francesca collaborates with entities such as EIT-Manufacturing and Legacoop Piemonte , and actively participates in international conferences like the International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED) . She is a reviewer for journals including Journal of Engineering Design and Research in Engineering Design .
Saerom Lee is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in organizational design and venture scaling within early-stage firms. His research examines how startups acquire and structure human capital during critical growth phases. Lee's research interests focus on organizational structure , human capital acquisition , and venture scaling in entrepreneurial contexts. His work reveals counterintuitive dynamics such as how flatter hierarchies reduce female applicant pools, how autonomy emphasis backfires in recruitment, and why premature scaling increases startup failure risk. Through computational modeling and large-scale field experiments, he bridges organizational theory with practical entrepreneurial challenges. His publication trends show increasing focus on political sorting in labor markets and gendered organizational effects, building on foundational work in startup structural complexity. Recent articles demonstrate methodological diversity spanning job posting analysis, field experiments with actual startups, and computational modeling. Wharton Teaching Excellence Award (2021, 2022, 2023) Strategic Management Society Best Conference Ph.D. Paper Prize (2019) INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition Winner (2019) Industry Studies Association Dissertation Award Runner-up (2021) Strategy Science Conference Best Paper Award (2022) Lee teaches core MBA and undergraduate strategy courses including Business Strategy (MGMT2230) and Managing Emerging Enterprises (MGMT6120), focusing on organizational challenges during rapid scaling. His research has secured partnerships with actual startups for field experiments and generated significant media attention through Harvard Business Review and Knowledge@Wharton features. He directs computational research on span-of-control dynamics and organizational adaptation, collaborating with scholars like J. Daniel Kim and Reuben Hurst on projects examining political sorting in recruitment and acquisition integration strategies.
Prof. Dr. Carsten Lucke is a faculty member at the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen within the Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Data Processing (MND), specifically affiliated with the Department of Business Informatics . He serves as Head of the M.Sc. Business Informatics program, Chair of the Master's program committee, and Chair of the admissions committee. His primary research focuses on software engineering , enterprise architecture (with emphasis on TOGAF, NAF, ADMBw), and IT security . Research Interests: Software Architecture, Architectural Modeling, Knowledge Management in Software Projects, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks Expertise: Stakeholder-Oriented Enterprise Modeling, ERP System Integration, PHP-based Software Development His publications reflect systematic approaches to integrating security management with enterprise architecture and addressing architectural complexity in large-scale systems. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, his contributions span multiple empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and practical implementations in software engineering.
Vanessa Schweizer is an Associate Professor at the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. She holds cross-appointments in Geography and Environmental Management, School of Environment, Enterprise and Development, and Systems Design Engineering. She is also affiliated with the Balsillie School of International Affairs, Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation, Waterloo Climate Institute, and Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University. PhD in Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University (2010) Masters in Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College (2007) BSc (Hons) in Physics, University of Nevada (2001) Her research focuses on collective decision-making processes, including scenario design, foresight, uncertainty analysis, and interdisciplinary knowledge integration for environmental and climate change challenges. Current projects explore systematic scenario development, path dependencies in social-technological systems, and integrative frameworks for sustainability research. The five most recent publications span environmental scenarios, climate modeling, and policy frameworks. These works emphasize cross-level analysis, uncertainty management, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting her expertise in linking qualitative foresight methods with quantitative climate research. Scientific Awards Diamond Ranking from Synthese (2014) Environmental Research Letters 'Highlights of 2012' selection Link Foundation Energy Fellowship (2008-2010) Henry Luce Foundation Clare Boothe Luce Fellowship (2005-2007) Vanessa Schweizer teaches interdisciplinary courses on collaboration, creative thinking, and complex problem-solving, including INTEG 121, INTEG 251, INTEG 452, and INTEG 441. She has contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fifth Assessment Report.
Aharon Arik Ragowsky serves as Associate Professor of Technology, Information Systems and Analytics at Wayne State University's Mike Ilitch School of Business, where he contributes to academic leadership through research on information systems value and strategic IT implementation. His role encompasses teaching graduate courses in information systems policy, project management, and ERP systems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. from Tel-Aviv University (1992) Graduate degree from Tel-Aviv University (1987) Baccalaureate from Bar-Ilan University (1982) Ragowsky's research investigates the business value of information systems, strategic IT alignment, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations, and trust mechanisms in digital environments. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with automotive and manufacturing industry applications, examining how organizational structures affect IT success metrics and user perceptions. Current teaching focuses on systems analysis, policy management, and project execution methodologies. Publication trends from 2005-2008 reveal concentrated exploration of ERP value measurement, strategic IT contributions, and e-commerce trust dynamics. Key thematic threads include cross-gender analysis of online trust, passive user participation in system assessment, and organizational activity mapping for ERP benefits quantification, predominantly published in top-tier journals like Journal of Management Information Systems and Communications of the ACM . Professional engagement includes active membership in the Association of Information Systems and the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science, with recent conference presentations addressing IT maturity models and ERP benefit optimization. Teaching responsibilities for Winter 2024 encompass ISM5900 (Project Management) and ISM6997 (Information Systems Policy and Management).
Khandakar Ahmed is an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Victoria University's College of Arts, Business, Law, Education & IT (CoABLEIT) and Discipline Leader for Emerging Trends in Science, IT & Engineering at the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities (ISILC). His career spans roles at Victoria University (2017–present), RMIT University (2015–2017), and Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (2007–2015). Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (RMIT University, 2014), MSc in Networking and e-Business Centered Computing (University of Reading, 2009), BSc in Computer Science and Engineering (Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, 2007) His research expertise includes Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Federated Learning, Quantum Computing, and the Internet of Things . He has published over 100 refereed papers with 4,200+ citations (h-index 32) and secured $3.4 million+ in funding since 2018 from partners like Australia's Economic Accelerator and Western Health. His recent work focuses on AI-driven mental health analysis , blockchain security frameworks , and edge computing optimizations . He serves as lead supervisor for 6 PhD and 1 Master of Research student and has mentored over 100 students through industry-linked projects. Dr Ahmed actively contributes to editorial roles for leading journals such as Scientific Reports , IEEE Transactions , and ACM Computing Surveys . His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health), 9 (Industry Innovation), and 11 (Sustainable Cities).
Zsombor Bódy serves as a Professor at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), holding dual appointments at the Institute of Sociology and the Department of Comparative Historical Sociology within the Faculty of Humanities. Recognized as a Doctor of Science (DSc) by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, he maintains an active research profile with current institutional contact details. His scholarly work centers on historical sociology, specializing in socio-economic globalization processes within socialist East Central Europe, 20th-century Hungarian social history, and the evolution of labor/consumption systems. Bódy examines how socialist economies navigated global integration through alternative development pathways, with particular focus on Hungary's industrial transformations and international economic relations during the Cold War era. His research bridges macro-historical analysis with micro-level studies of social actors and institutional change. Analysis of his 2024-2019 publications reveals consistent thematic threads: entanglements between socialist states and global economic processes, Hungary's unique technocratic approaches to development, and the social consequences of major historical ruptures like World War I and the 1956 Revolution. His methodology combines transnational perspectives with deep archival work on Hungarian industrial cases, particularly the Ikarus Bus Factory. Scientific recognition includes: Doctor of Science (DSc) from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Professor Bódy's extensive publication record demonstrates sustained engagement with critical questions about socialist modernization, globalization resistance, and historical memory. His work provides essential context for understanding how Eastern European societies negotiated their positions within global economic systems while maintaining distinctive developmental trajectories, contributing significantly to comparative historical sociology.
Ahmed Khwaja is a Professor of Marketing, Business & Public Enterprise at the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge . His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in market dynamics, healthcare systems, and social enterprises in emerging economies. Academic Affiliation: Judge Business School, Cambridge Highest Degree: PhD from University of Minnesota Research Interests: His primary focus lies in marketing strategy and quantitative marketing , with emphasis on: Structural modeling of healthcare markets (moral hazard, adverse selection) Pharmaceutical R&D dynamics and alliance impacts Employee-customer satisfaction linkages Retail chain expansion and market dominance Double bottom-line challenges in social enterprises Econometric methods: matching estimators, dynamic games, reinforcement learning Publication Trends: His research spans healthcare economics, retail dynamics, and econometric methodologies. Recent work (2025) analyzes ACA policy impacts on willingness-to-pay, while earlier studies explore topics like medication adherence, retail expansion, and behavioral economics of smoking. The majority of his 2018 publications focus on market entry spillovers, employee engagement impacts, and pharmaceutical innovation patterns.
Mohammad Zubair is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University's College of Sciences, specializing in high performance computing, digital libraries, autonomic computing, and peer-to-peer networks. His work bridges scientific computing and information systems with significant federal and industry collaborations. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (1987) B.S. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Delhi (1981) Research Interests: Dr. Zubair's expertise centers on high performance computing for scientific applications and large scale data analytics. He develops scalable algorithms for scientific simulations (e.g., particle physics, structural health monitoring) and advances digital library systems through autonomic computing, collaborative classification, and metadata extraction. His work integrates parallel computing with domain-specific challenges in finance, physics, and digital preservation. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2017-2008) show strong focus on GPU-accelerated scientific computing (particle colliders, structural monitoring) and computational finance (binomial option pricing), while maintaining digital library research in collaborative classification and metadata extraction. The work increasingly addresses energy efficiency in cloud systems and leverages parallel architectures from multicore CPUs to GPUs. Scientific Awards: IBM Faculty Award (2006) IBM Faculty Award (2005) Grants and Funding: Dr. Zubair has secured over $800,000 in research funding since 2004, including projects like 'Design AMD Impl Scalable Opt Kernels for Lrg Sc Simu USN Fund3d On Emer' ($24,890, 2017-2018), 'Graduate Research Award Program On Public Sector Aviation Issues' ($35,519, 2016-2018), and foundational digital library work with the Library of Congress and NASA. He frequently collaborates with K. J. Maly and R. Mukkamala on autonomic systems and metadata extraction. Labs and Teams: His research integrates with ODU's high performance computing initiatives and digital library projects, particularly through collaborations with federal agencies (NASA, Library of Congress) and industry partners like IBM. Current work focuses on GPU-accelerated scientific simulations and energy-efficient cloud management systems.
Dr. Spero Simeon Z. Paravantes serves as Lecturer in the History of International Relations at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History, with additional appointments as Adjunct Professor in Economic History at Milan's Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley's Institute of European Studies. His scholarly profile centers on 20th-century diplomatic history with emphasis on transatlantic relations and European integration processes. Paravantes specializes in Early Cold War American-European relations, Modern Greek political history, and European federalism dynamics. His research examines pivotal moments including Anglo-American diplomacy during Greece's civil war, reparations' role in European integration, and comparative analysis of historical referenda. Methodologically grounded in archival research and diplomatic history, his work bridges institutional analysis with geopolitical case studies across Western Europe and the Balkans. His publication trajectory from 2010-2020 reveals consistent focus on Cold War origins, European integration mechanisms, and Greek political crises. Key contributions include the 2020 monograph analyzing Anglo-American policy in post-WWII Greece and multi-part studies on reparations' impact on European unity. Thematic threads connect NATO/WEU security frameworks, Benelux integration models, and historical precedents for contemporary European challenges. Research funding includes four major peer-reviewed grants (2014-2018) examining US influence on early European integration, supplemented by numerous smaller competitive grants supporting international conference participation. Four peer-reviewed research grants (2014-2018) for US role in European integration studies Multiple smaller peer-reviewed research grants for 20th-century history projects Paravantes actively disseminates research through international lectures across North America and Europe, and co-organized the 2019 Luxembourg conference on Benelux integration dynamics. His scholarly network includes collaborations with institutions in Greece, Italy, and Luxembourg, with conference proceedings forthcoming from Brill Publications. While institutional affiliations show strong European base, his work maintains transatlantic perspective through Berkeley fellowship and comparative methodology. No dedicated research laboratories or permanent teams are documented, though conference co-organization indicates project-based collaborative networks.
Prof. Dr. Yaşar Güneri ŞAHİN serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences at Izmir University of Economics, where he also holds a professorship in the Department of Software Engineering. With over two decades of experience in both academia and industry, he has established himself as a prominent figure in software engineering, real-time systems, and educational technologies. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University in 1994, followed by a Master's in Computer Education from Gazi University in 1999, and culminated with a Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from Gazi University in 2005. Prior to joining Izmir University of Economics in 2008, he served as a faculty member at Yaşar University starting in 2005, and before that, he gained nearly a decade of industry experience in high-level management roles overseeing numerous software projects for both public and private sectors. Prof. ŞAHİN's research spans several interconnected domains with a strong emphasis on practical applications. His work in software engineering focuses on project management methodologies, team building models for educational contexts, and database systems. In real-time systems, he has made significant contributions to forest fire detection technologies using innovative approaches like animal-based biological sensors and radio-acoustic sounding systems. His educational technology research addresses challenges in nursing education, special education for individuals with autism, and internet resource utilization by university students. Notably, his interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science with healthcare applications, particularly in medical informatics where he has developed public health information systems and tools for medical data entry. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory of innovation across multiple domains, with particular concentration in the period from 2007-2013. While his early work focused on foundational software engineering concepts and database systems, his research evolved to address pressing societal challenges including forest fire detection, healthcare information systems, and educational technologies. This evolution reflects his ability to identify emerging technological needs and apply software engineering principles to diverse real-world problems. His contributions have been recognized through multiple prestigious awards: TÜBİTAK Scientific Publication Awards (2008-2012) İzmir University of Economics Scientific Publication Awards (2008-2011) As an academic advisor, Prof. ŞAHİN has supervised doctoral and master's theses on diverse topics including heart failure management, triage algorithms for multiple injuries, and software project selection metrics for small and medium enterprises. His administrative leadership extends beyond his deanship to include serving on juries for national art, design, and architecture competitions, as well as evaluating research projects for TEYDEB and TÜBİTAK. His grant activities include serving as a project reviewer and monitor for various technology development initiatives including "Bulut," "ARAGES," "SADE," and "SWH-ATLANTIS." Prof. ŞAHİN maintains an active research laboratory environment focused on real-time systems and software engineering applications. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with medical professionals on health informatics projects and with education specialists on technology-enhanced learning initiatives. Current research directions appear to focus on the intersection of software engineering principles with healthcare applications and environmental monitoring systems.
Faiz Currim serves as Professor of Practice in Management Information Systems and Assistant Director of the INSITE: Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. He joined the institution in 2011 after six years at the University of Iowa, having earned his PhD from the University of Arizona in 2004. His educational background includes: PhD in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona (2004) Dr. Currim's research focuses on data modeling, security, privacy, and specialized management of healthcare, temporal, and spatial data systems. His work bridges database theory with practical applications in urban mobility, patient care, and workplace wellbeing through advanced techniques including deep learning, network science, and big data analytics. Current projects address real-world challenges in healthcare analytics and smart city infrastructure. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in applying artificial intelligence to healthcare cost prediction and urban transportation systems, with consistent use of heterogeneous data sources and machine learning frameworks across diverse domains from patient monitoring to bike-sharing optimization. His scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Award at IEEE 2nd International Smart Cities Conference (2016) Dr. Currim directs the INSITE center's initiatives in business intelligence while teaching core courses including Enterprise Data Management and Business Data Communications. His academic leadership spans curriculum development in data security, XML schema, and spatial database applications, with active collaboration across healthcare and urban planning domains. He maintains leadership roles in professional organizations including the Association for Information Systems (AIS), INFORMS, and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), driving interdisciplinary research through the INSITE center's industry partnerships and analytics projects.
Alfonso Carfora is Assistant Professor in Economic Statistics at the Department of Economics and Law, University of Macerata, and concurrently serves as a Research Fellow (RtD-B, STAT-02/A). He teaches Probability and Inference, Economic Statistics, Big Data and Microdata, and Panel Data Analysis, and advises the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance on expenditure evaluation and management processes. Education Ph.D. in Applied Territorial Statistics, University of Naples Parthenope Research interests Carfora’s work centres on the quantitative evaluation of public policies, with particular attention to: Impact assessment of fiscal and energy policies on firms and households Measurement and modelling of tax evasion and the shadow economy Energy poverty dynamics and distributional effects of green transitions Applied econometrics and panel-data techniques Methodologically, he employs advanced econometric models, counterfactual impact evaluation, and multidimensional indicators, collaborating with national and international research groups and publishing extensively in high-impact journals. Publication trends Between 2021 and 2025 his output has focused on three converging themes: (1) drivers and consequences of energy poverty in Europe, (2) energy-transition pathways for SMEs and their policy implications, and (3) fiscal-policy evaluation, particularly regarding tax evasion and VAT-gap estimation. Scientific awards No specific awards listed in the provided material. Advising & grants Consultant, General Accounting Office, Ministry of Economy and Finance (ongoing) Former Head of Regulatory Impact Study and Evaluation Office, Italian Revenue Agency (2013-2023) Collaborates with domestic and international research consortia; specific grant details not provided. Laboratories & teams While no formal laboratory is mentioned, Carfora collaborates closely with research networks in applied statistics and energy economics, frequently co-authoring with colleagues from Macerata, Naples Parthenope, and international partners.
Renate Sabine Kränzl-Nagl serves as a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Linz, where she leads research in the Social & Societal Innovation strength area within the Research Center Linz Bioinformatics Digital Transformation. Her academic work spans over three decades with 127 publications and active involvement in 17 research projects through 2026. Her research interests focus on Social & Societal Innovation , Childhood Research , and Digital Transformation with particular emphasis on evaluation methodologies and impact research. She applies multidisciplinary approaches to address societal challenges, especially in social profit organizations, child advocacy systems, and healthcare technology development. Recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on practical applications of research, with numerous commissioned works and project evaluations. Her work bridges academic research with real-world implementation, particularly in social services, elderly care technology, waste management systems, and women's employment in rural areas. The multidisciplinary nature of her work is evident across various publication types including books, conference papers, and commissioned reports. Her scientific contributions include leadership in major research projects such as the Digital Nursing Home evaluation, TrainYourBrain Optimizer development for Alzheimer's care, and the KiJA evaluation of child advocacy representatives. She actively participates in academic discourse through conferences like the Austrian Universities of Applied Sciences Research Forum and INNOVATE 2025. Lead Researcher for Digital Nursing Home Process and Impact Evaluation (2025) Co-PI for KiJA Evaluation of Child Advocacy Representatives (2025-2026) Co-Researcher for BF-WASP Agile Systems for Social Profit Organizations (2024-2025) Her research methodology emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to evaluation and impact research, particularly relevant during periods of societal transformation. She maintains active collaboration networks across academic, public sector, and social profit organization domains.
