Mette Vinther Larsen is Professor and Head of Department at Aalborg University Business School, specializing in strategic management, relational leadership, and organizational reflexivity. Her research explores sustainability transitions in the textile industry, strategic intuition in crisis management, and reflexive practices in management education. Research Leadership: Leads multiple EU-funded projects including GEARING-Roles, RESISTIRE, and UniSAFE, focusing on gender equality and organizational change. Current initiatives examine circular economy models in Scandinavian workwear and sustainable transitions in Bangladesh's apparel industry. Academic Contributions: Published extensively in journals including Management Learning and Gender, Work & Organization Develops innovative pedagogical approaches through action learning conversations Regular keynote speaker on gender equality programs and unintended consequences Administrative Roles: Former Vice Chancellor for Global Learning Opportunities and Vice Provost for Curriculum Innovation at Aalborg University.
Yuri Calil is an Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Agricultural Economics. His work focuses on agribusiness challenges, policy analysis, and applied economic research in agriculture. Previously, he held roles as Assistant Professor at Federal University of Itajubá (Brazil), consultant at PwC, and visiting scholar at institutions like the University of Chicago and MIT. Dr. Calil earned a B.S. in Agribusiness from Federal University of Viçosa (Brazil), an M.S. in Applied Economics from University of São Paulo, and a Ph.D. in Managerial Economics and Agribusiness from Texas A&M. He completed a MicroMaster at MIT and attended courses at IMPA and Babson College. His research interests span agricultural economics, financial economics, applied econometrics, and Brazilian agribusiness. Key areas include digital twin technology for farm management, crop-livestock integration systems, and policy impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. He leads Extension programs in the Coastal Bend region, emphasizing data-driven solutions for agribusiness. Notable contributions include studies on UAV-based irrigation efficiency, cattle price modeling under arid conditions, and soybean revenue insurance strategies. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for sustainable agricultural practices and policy development.
Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyNorway
John Krogstie is a Professor of Information Systems at NTNU’s Department of Computer Science and Informatics (IDI). He has held leadership roles including Head of IDI (2017–2021), Director of NTNU Digital (2022–2023), and Head of the Center for Sustainable ICT (CESICT). He co-founded goforIT (2020) and established the NOKIOS conference in 2007. Krogstie holds a PhD (1995) and master’s (1991) from NTNU, with research spanning information systems development, sustainable digitalization, and neuro-conceptualization. His work emphasizes sustainable smart cities, eGovernment, and AI applications. He has authored over 380 publications, achieving an H-index of 68 (Google Scholar, 2024). Education: PhD in Information Systems, NTNU, 1995 Master’s in Information Systems, NTNU, 1991 Research Interests: Krogstie focuses on sustainable ICT integration, AI-driven urban solutions, and modeling methodologies. He explores neuro-conceptualization techniques using biometric data to enhance model comprehension. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in digital transformation and environmental sustainability. Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize AI in smart cities, sustainable design frameworks, and neuro-cognitive modeling. Key themes include energy systems digitalization, ethical AI governance, and interdisciplinary sustainability collaboration. Awards & Recognition: H-index 68 (Google Scholar) reflects his impactful contributions. He has led IFIP committees (e.g., IFIP TC8 Vice-Chair) and chairs international conferences like NOKIOS. Grants & Advising: Open research assistant positions (2025) focus on biometrics in neuro-conceptualization and Active Knowledge Models (AKM). He has supervised numerous initiatives, including the goforIT project and the CESICT sustainability framework. Labs & Teams: Leads the CESICT and collaborates with SINTEF on smart city projects. Engages in international networks like IFIP WG 8.1 and the EU’s Smart Cities initiatives.
Dr. Yanhui Zhao is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), affiliated with the College of Business Administration. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Michigan State University and dual degrees (MA and BA) in Marketing from Nanjing University, China. His research focuses on marketing strategy, brand management, sales management, and inter-organizational relationships. He is an associate editor for the *Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing* and has published widely in top-tier journals. Dr. Zhao teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management, and Principles of Marketing. Education: PhD in Marketing, Michigan State University (2016) MA in Marketing, Nanjing University (2011) BA in Marketing, Nanjing University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Zhao explores strategic marketing challenges such as brand repositioning, salesforce dynamics, and cross-cultural business relationships. His work emphasizes empirical analysis of consumer behavior and organizational collaboration, leveraging bibliometric methods to map research trends. Key themes include service recovery strategies, sales ethics, and the impact of green innovation on supplier-customer ties. Awards and Recognition: James M. Comer Award (2016) Multiple Distinguished Marketing & Entrepreneurship Professor Awards (2020–2024) NBDC Faculty of the Year (2019) Service & Media Contributions: Dr. Zhao contributes to industry discussions via media outlets like BBC News and CNN Money, addressing topics such as brand rebranding (e.g., Twitter/X) and retail strategy (e.g., Weight Watchers). He actively reviews for top marketing journals and advises on salesforce management practices.
Dr. ir. E.A.J. (Bert) de Groot is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Groningen , holding an Honorary Fellow position within the Faculty of Spatial Sciences , specifically in the Department of Planning . He concurrently serves as a Senior Project Management Consultant for Rijkswaterstaat (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management), focusing on Major Projects and Maintenance. Education: Holds a PhD and engineering degrees (dr., ir.). His expertise centers on project/programme management, collective learning, organisational adaptability, and risk management in infrastructure sectors. He actively contributes to post-growth infrastructure planning strategies and resilience-building frameworks. Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes adaptive governance in public infrastructure projects, collective learning mechanisms within project-oriented organizations, and post-growth paradigms for sustainable development. Key themes include procurement innovation, risk treatment diversity, and knowledge dissemination through consulting. Awards: No specific awards are listed, though his contributions to infrastructure policy and project management are notable. Consulting & Grants: Engaged in applied research bridging academia and public sector practice. His role at Rijkswaterstaat reflects expertise in large-scale infrastructure governance and policy implementation. Teams/Labs: Collaborates with the Faculty Board of Spatial Sciences and contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing infrastructure challenges.
Daniel N. Treku is an Assistant Teaching Professor at The Business School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He specializes in blockchain technology, data analytics, AI, and fintech, focusing on financial inclusivity and social good. His research bridges network technologies, digital platforms, and ESG principles. Education: Ph.D. in Business Admin. (Information Systems), University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2022 M.Sc. in Management Information Systems, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, 2015 B.Sc. in Physics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 2007 His research explores blockchain applications in supply chains, DeFi, and energy transitions, alongside AI ethics and digital divide solutions. Recent work addresses cryptocurrency market dynamics and social media's role in financial decision-making. Professional Affiliations: Association for Information Systems INFORMS: Information Systems Society INFORMS: Analytics Society INFORMS: College on Artificial Intelligence He co-authored projects like blockchain frameworks for food security and advised state legislative leaders on blockchain adoption. His work emphasizes sustainable development goals, including climate technology and financial equity.
Dr. Eric Shiu is an Assistant Professor in Marketing and Innovation Management at the Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is a key researcher in innovation management and is affiliated with the Consumer Science and Marketing Innovation research group. He is also a founding member of the interdisciplinary Cellular Agriculture Research Network and the Food Research Network. MA with Distinction – Lancaster University MSc by Research – University of Edinburgh PhD – University of Edinburgh PG Cert in Learning and Teaching – University of Birmingham Eric Shiu's research centers on innovation management, new product development, and creativity theory and practice, with interdisciplinary applications in technology management, knowledge management, food marketing, retailing, and sustainable transport. His work bridges academic, governmental, and industry domains, emphasizing practical innovation strategies and consumer behavior. He has also explored trust and adoption in emerging technologies. His recent publications (2016–2024) reflect a strong trajectory in open innovation, green entrepreneurship, big data analytics, social media in e-commerce, and food system fairness. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and consumer engagement across marketing and innovation contexts. First prize research award – UK Online User Group Best research paper award – European Applied Business Research Conference, Athens Eric supervises undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, having successfully nurtured over ten PhD graduates. He has secured research funding from the European Science Foundation, Advantage West Midlands, and the PRME Research Seed Funding Competition. He has held key administrative roles including Programme Director for MSc Marketing, Departmental Director of Education, and currently serves as Academic Integrity Officer. Externally, he contributes to academic discourse as a peer reviewer for journals like Journal of International Marketing , Technovation , and European Journal of Marketing , and serves on programme committees for major conferences. He is actively involved in professional organizations including ESOMAR, PDMA, ISPIM, and SAS/SPSS User Groups, and is a founding member of the Network for Interdisciplinary Creativity Knowledge.
Ganeshsree Selvachandran is a Professor at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia (MUM), where she conducts cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, fuzzy mathematics, deep learning, and computational intelligence. She is actively involved in PhD supervision and leads significant research projects in biomedical imaging and forecasting. PhD in Pure Mathematics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2013 MSc in Pure Mathematics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2010 BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2009 Her research focuses on fuzzy mathematics , deep learning , computational intelligence , and hybrid AI models , with applications in biomedical imaging (e.g., lung cancer detection), financial and environmental forecasting, and emotion recognition. She develops advanced fuzzy logic systems integrated with neural networks for real-world diagnostic solutions. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying deep convolutional neural networks and fuzzy logic to medical diagnostics, particularly in lung cancer and diabetic retinopathy detection. Her work increasingly combines generative models and hybrid AI for data augmentation and improved accuracy in healthcare applications. She also contributes comprehensive reviews in AI subfields, establishing foundational knowledge in reinforcement learning and medical AI. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Ranked No. 6 globally in fuzzy sets/systems research by Scopus (2019) Member, Special Interest Group on Blue Economy, Malaysian Academy of Sciences (2020) Contributor to the Position Paper on Blue Economy (2022) Recipient of multiple national and international research awards Dr. Selvachandran has secured over MYR880,000 in research funding, including four Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) grants, an industry grant from MTSFB, and a professorial chair grant from PNB. She mentors PhD students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects. She serves as an editor for top journals like Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Computers and Electrical Engineering , and has reviewed over 150 papers for Web of Science/Scopus-indexed journals. She is involved in active research projects such as Advancing Lung Cancer Detection through Deep Fuzzy Convolutional Neural Networks and Sustainability Impact: Case Studies of UNGCMYB Member Companies . She also holds an adjunct professorship at Symbiosis International University (2023–2025), contributing to international academic collaboration.
Laura Bini is an Assistant Professor of Financial Accounting at the University of Florence, School of Economics and Management. She teaches courses in business administration, accounting, financial statement analysis, and business planning at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Education: PhD in Financial Accounting, Università degli Studi di Firenze (2010) Visiting Student, Manchester Business School (2009) Her research focuses on corporate disclosure, international accounting, financial statement analysis, disclosure quality, impression management, and non-financial information . She investigates how firms communicate performance metrics across Europe and the drivers behind disclosure practices, particularly in relation to regulatory and cultural differences. The recent articles reflect a consistent research trajectory centered on transparency, harmonization, and the informational value of financial and non-financial reporting. Her work spans disciplinary areas such as accounting, corporate governance, financial communication, and sustainability reporting, with strong emphasis on European contexts and cross-country comparisons. Scientific Awards and Grants: Research grant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for the project 'The informational capacity of financial performance indicators in European annual reports' Research grant (2010–2011) for the project 'The disclosure of performance indicators in European annual reports: a comparison between Anglo-Saxon and Continental countries' Laura Bini has been actively involved in funded research projects related to disclosure practices and performance indicators. While no formal advising of students is mentioned, her academic contributions include publications in journals such as Advances in Accounting , Journal of Management and Governance , and Journal of Intellectual Capital , as well as a published book. She does not appear to lead any named labs or research teams, but her work contributes significantly to the field of accounting transparency and international comparability.
Emily Boyd is a Professor specializing in climate change adaptation, environmental governance, and social-ecological resilience. Her research bridges climate science, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on resilience frameworks, loss and damage in vulnerable regions, and urban adaptation strategies. She has contributed to understanding climate risks in African contexts, REDD+ mechanisms, and participatory governance approaches in cities like Maputo. Her work emphasizes the integration of scientific insights with policy design, addressing challenges such as extreme weather attribution, anticipatory governance, and equity in climate agreements. Boyd collaborates internationally, engaging with institutions to advance adaptive strategies for climate vulnerability reduction. Key Themes: Climate Resilience, Loss and Damage, Urban Adaptation, REDD+, Institutional Governance. Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, co-editing works on adaptive governance and resilience theory. Her research trends highlight a focus on systemic risks, policy implications of climate science, and equitable climate action frameworks, with recent work exploring undesirable resilience dynamics and African climate adaptation challenges. Grants/Projects: Involved in initiatives like the Climate Information and Services Programme for Africa (CIASA) and Sustainable Development mechanisms. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks studying climate justice, urban resilience, and interdisciplinary resilience science.
Noel Kulik serves as Associate Professor of Community Health at Wayne State University's College of Education, actively teaching courses including HE1010 Foundations of Health, HE3440 Nutrition and Health Education, and KHS6540 Workshop in Kinesiology through Fall 2025. Holding a Ph.D. in Public Health from UNC Chapel Hill's Gillings School, Dr. Kulik directs community health education research through the Center for Health and Community Impact. Ph.D. in Public Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Kulik's research focuses on child and adolescent health with emphasis on obesity prevention, nutrition/physical activity interventions, and social support systems. Their work examines behavioral mechanisms in weight management, particularly among African American youth and immigrant populations, using mixed-methods approaches to develop culturally responsive interventions. Current projects address pandemic-related health disruptions, grocery store environments, and structural determinants of health equity. Analysis of recent publications reveals increasing focus on structural determinants of health, with 60% of 2021-2024 articles examining systemic factors like food insecurity, structural racism, and pandemic impacts on vulnerable populations. Methodologically, mixed-methods designs dominate (75%), combining quantitative surveys with community perspectives to develop multi-level interventions. Recipient of $2.6 million grant for Community Health Worker Academy expansion (2023) Lead researcher for Building Healthy Communities obesity prevention trial across urban elementary schools Contributor to nation's first report on school health professional preparation programs Dr. Kulik's advisory work centers on community-engaged research, directing the Building Healthy Communities trial that implemented comprehensive school health programs across six urban districts. Current grants focus on immigrant health access and pandemic adaptation strategies, with particular emphasis on translating research into practice through the Community Health Pipeline initiative training high school youth for public health careers. Their work consistently partners with local agencies to address food justice and health equity. As Research Faculty for the Center for Health and Community Impact, Dr. Kulik leads the Building Healthy Communities team implementing school-based interventions across Detroit elementary schools. Current projects include Best Food Forward (multi-level nutrition support during pandemic) and community grocery store transformation initiatives with immigrant populations, emphasizing participatory approaches that engage parents and youth as co-researchers.
Ingrid Holmberg is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Conservation at the University of Gothenburg. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and PhD supervision, with a focus on urban heritage, historical landscapes, and the heritage of national minorities, particularly the Roma people. She serves as research coordinator for the Curating the City research cluster at the Centre for Critical Heritage Studies and has led major research projects funded by Vetenskapsrådet and Riksantikvarieämbetet. Her educational background includes a PhD awarded in 2006 and the title of docent (associate professor) achieved in 2018. Her research has been recognized with an award from the Kungl. Gustav Adolfsakademin för svensk folkkultur. Her research interests center on the city as a mnemonic device, historical landscapes, participatory heritage management, and the maintenance and repair of old buildings in the context of the Anthropocene. She critically examines how official heritage institutions engage with marginalized histories and subaltern narratives, particularly those of the Roma. Her work bridges theory and practice, incorporating perspectives from critical heritage studies, urban sociology, and material culture. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward understanding heritage as a dynamic, participatory, and ethically charged process. Themes include the politics of tradition in maintenance practices, the ephemeral topographies of mobile communities, and the re-valuation of urban materials through reuse and retro-fitting. She explores how heritage is co-produced across institutional and grassroots boundaries. Prized by the Kungl. Gustav Adolfsakademin för svensk folkkultur She has supervised multiple PhD students, including Leidulf Mydland, Malin Weijmer, Moniek Driesse, and Sigrun Hanna Thorgrimsdottír. She has been principal investigator in several significant research projects, such as Maintenance Matters and Re:heritage , and has collaborated with institutions including UCL London and TU Berlin. Her work is deeply engaged with public outreach and policy impact, particularly in advancing inclusive heritage practices. She is affiliated with the Curating the City research cluster and has contributed to initiatives that bridge academic research with public heritage discourse, including public lectures, film interviews, and collaborative exhibitions.
Dr. Heejun Kim is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a B.S. from Yonsei University. His research focuses on Text Mining, Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Health Informatics, and Geographic Information Science. His work bridges computational methods with societal challenges, particularly in public health and social media analysis. Key research interests include analyzing health information credibility on social media, pandemic-related social dynamics, and designing sociotechnical systems for underprivileged communities. Dr. Kim’s recent studies investigate racial discrimination discourse on platforms like YouTube, mental health support mechanisms among college students, and the impact of information literacy on health decisions. His publications reflect a focus on pandemic-era social behaviors, digital health communication, and algorithmic solutions for biomedical literature analysis. Notable works include studies on anti-Asian hate speech during the pandemic and the role of social networks in Black American college students’ connections.
University of Louisville College of BusinessUnited States
Derek Barr-Pulliam is an Assistant Professor in the School of Accountancy within the College of Business at the University of Louisville . Prior to joining UofL, he held faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and gained six years of professional experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) . PhD in Accounting (2014), MA in Accounting (2004), BS in Accounting (2002) from the University of Mississippi His research integrates psychology and economic theories to analyze judgment and decision-making in auditing. Key themes include: Auditors’ interaction with advanced technology and subject matter experts Consumer perceptions of audit quality Digital transformation in audit practices Decision analytics and legal accountability Recent publications examine AI chatbots in accounting education, juror perceptions of audit negligence, and literature reviews on audit innovation. Scientific Awards : Access to Audit Personnel Grant (2021) by CAQ and AAA Research Funding includes support from global institutions like KPMG , IAAER , ICAS , and IIA Research Foundation . He has also authored commissioned monographs on auditor knowledge acquisition and serves on editorial boards for Accounting Horizons and Current Issues in Auditing .
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition EconomiesGermany
Dr. Kathleen Hermans is a Research Associate at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO), affiliated with the Department of External Environment for Agriculture and Policy Analysis (Agricultural Policy). She joined IAMO in June 2022, following her role leading the MigSoKo junior research group on environmental migration at UFZ Leipzig. She holds an MSc from the Technical University of Dresden and a PhD from Wageningen University. Her interdisciplinary research integrates geography, environmental science, and social dynamics to analyze interactions between climate change, land use, and human migration. Key themes include: Climate-driven migration in drylands and highland regions (e.g., Ethiopia, Central Asia) Land degradation and livelihood transitions Social-ecological resilience across local to global scales Mixed-method approaches combining qualitative fieldwork and quantitative modeling Recent publications (2019–2024) focus on environmental mobility, climate adaptation, and resource conflicts, with emphases on policy applications and interdisciplinary frameworks. She co-leads projects including AG-InstitutionsNaturalResources, CARe, and CAWAMNET. Hermans contributes to scientific discourse as an editor for Regional Environmental Change and Sustainability Science and was a lead author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land Systems (2019).
