Hanna Hjalmarson, a Lecturer at the Department of Business Administration (Stockholm Business School), specializes in consumer behavior, advertising, public relations, and research methods. She is affiliated with the DIISS research group (Digitalization, Innovation, Internationalization, Sustainability, Service) and focuses on how family, media, and peer influences shape consumption patterns and well-being in young consumers. Consumer socialization dynamics Healthcare marketing analysis Media impact on pandemic compliance Questionnaire response styles research Her publications examine celebrity endorsements, green marketing, cause-related campaigns, and sensory marketing. Key themes include brand attitude mediation, materialism's psychological effects, and sustainable communication strategies. 2016: Introduced "attitude toward the endorsement" as mediation variable 2012: Analyzed green certifications' consumer impact 2010: Demonstrated trivial attributes' sensory influence 2007: Explored materialism's life satisfaction connections She also investigates political marketing through local association collaborations (2007) and reviews Nordic advertising/PR research frameworks from 2000-2011, highlighting methodological challenges and interdisciplinary opportunities.
Karine Charry is a Professor at the Louvain School of Management (LSM) within the University of Louvain (UCLouvain), affiliated with the Louvain Research Institute in Management and Organizations (LouRIM) . Her work focuses on behavioral responses to marketing strategies in health and sustainability contexts. Email: karine.charry@uclouvain.be Office: Building B, Floor 02, Office B207, Chaussée de Binche 151, 7000 Mons Research Interests: Behavioral impact of sustainability labels and nudges Effectiveness of environmental NGO campaigns Role of social media influencers in dietary and ecological behaviors Prosocial communication via platforms like Twitter Co-branding and packaging strategies for child-targeted products Key Article Trends (2006-2025): Her publications span food marketing ethics, social media dynamics, threat appeals in youth campaigns, gamification for health apps, and sustainability labeling. Notably, she investigates how social norms and digital engagement shape pro-environmental and healthy eating behaviors in children and adolescents.
Nicholas Scott Meyerson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and conducts research at the intersection of public health, violence prevention, and health equity. His work critically examines firearm policy, police violence, juvenile justice, and the impact of misinformation on LGBTQ+ health. PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2024 MA, Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2018 BS, Criminal Justice, University of New Haven, 2017 Dr. Meyerson's research focuses on structural and systemic factors influencing health disparities. His work spans firearm injury prevention, the long-term health outcomes of youth involved in the criminal legal system, and the public health implications of minimum wage and income inequality. He employs longitudinal data and policy analysis to inform evidence-based interventions. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as JAMA Network Open , Injury Epidemiology , and Social Sciences . The recent body of his work reveals a strong emphasis on evaluating the real-world impact of public health policies—particularly those related to gun control, economic equity, and racial justice. His studies often utilize large-scale datasets and meta-analytic techniques to assess trends in violence, health outcomes, and policy effectiveness across diverse populations in the United States. His scientific awards include: Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teaching in Public Health Studies (2024) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship (2023–2024) Gordis Teaching Fellowship (2022–2024) Nancy A. Robertson Scholarship in Injury Prevention (2020–2023) Richard E. Hoffman Endowed Scholarship (2020–2023) William Haddon Jr. Fellowship (2020–2023) Susan and Timothy Baker Centennial Scholarship in Gun Control (2020–2023) Dr. Meyerson has received competitive fellowships and scholarships supporting his research and teaching. His work has been widely disseminated, with articles picked up by numerous news outlets and shared across social media platforms. He contributes to both academic and public discourse on violence prevention and health equity. He is actively involved in mentoring and teaching within the Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a core faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, where he collaborates on interdisciplinary research aimed at reducing firearm-related harm through policy innovation and community engagement.
Barbara Bigliardi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, with national scientific qualification for full professor in Economic-Management Engineering (SSD ING-IND/35). She serves as President of the Management Engineering Program at University of Parma and Director of Bachelor's/Master's programs at University of San Marino, co-leading double-degree initiatives between the two institutions. Over 100 publications (57 SCOPUS-indexed) with H-index=20 Editorial roles: Cambridge Scholars Publishing (2019), MDPI Sustainability, Sci, European Journal of Innovation Management Key research areas: Open Innovation, Technology Transfer, Food Industry Innovation, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain Sustainability Recent Publications (2024-2025) demonstrate leadership in: Industry 4.0 integration with circular economy AI applications in public administration and healthcare Digitalization of food supply chains Green startup resource orchestration Simulation-based optimization in remanufacturing Sustainable additive manufacturing Scientific Recognition : 2005 Emerald Highly Commended Award 2013 Most Cited Paper in Trends in Food Science & Technology 2019 Highly Cited Paper in Review of Policy Research Research Leadership includes: National Observatory on Start-ups (President since 2021) National Observatory on Reputation (Vice President since 2019) INAIL-funded mobile risk assessment systems (2018-2020) INAF space technology transfer projects (2018-present) Academic Contributions : Supervised over 300 theses Deputy Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Doctoral Program Director of Management Engineering Programs (Parma & San Marino) Founder of academic spin-offs: Sistemi per il marketing di contenuto S.r.l. (2016-present), Univenture SrL (2006-2010)
Valérie Guillard is a Professor of Management Science at Paris-Dauphine University, specializing in consumer behavior and sustainable consumption practices. Her academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions to understanding consumer psychology related to material objects, waste management, and ecological transition. Dr. Guillard's research primarily focuses on consumer psychology, particularly examining how individuals relate to objects throughout their lifecycle, with special attention to second-hand markets, deconsumption practices, and waste perception. Her work bridges marketing theory and environmental sustainability, exploring the psychological dimensions of sustainable consumption behaviors. She coordinates a research contract funded by ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) on waste-related themes, demonstrating the practical application of her academic work. Her publication record shows a clear evolution toward sustainability-focused research, with recent articles examining textile ethics, perceived obsolescence among eco-conscious consumers, and the social dimensions of deconsumption. The interdisciplinary nature of her work is evident in publications spanning marketing journals, environmental science publications, and healthcare research outlets, particularly in her more recent work on telehealth and patient perceptions. Dr. Guillard has authored multiple books including 'Comment consommer avec sobriété' (2021), 'Comportements du consommateur' (2016), and 'Boulimie d'objets, l'être et l'avoir dans nos sociétés' (2014), establishing her as a leading voice in French consumer behavior research with growing international recognition. Her research methodology combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, often employing theoretical frameworks from sociology and psychology to analyze consumption phenomena. Recent work demonstrates increasing collaboration with researchers across disciplines, particularly in healthcare and regional development fields, indicating the expanding relevance of her consumer behavior expertise to diverse societal challenges.
Stéphanie PEYRE serves as a Lecturer in Marketing at KEDGE Business School, where she has taught for 12 years across multiple programs while concurrently holding teaching positions at EDHEC, IAE de Toulon, and IDRAC. Her industry background spans 24 years including sales/marketing management roles at COLGATE and MONDELEZ followed by senior consultancy at NIELSEN. Her academic qualifications include: Graduate degree from EDHEC specializing in marketing PhD candidate in Marketing (thesis on ethical clothing consumption, defense scheduled June 2025) Dr. Peyre's research centers on consumer behavior with dual emphases on ethical consumption patterns and retail category management. Her doctoral work investigates sustainable apparel purchasing decisions, while her applied research examines merchandising strategies for emerging food segments. She maintains strong connections between academic theory and industry practice through case study development. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on optimizing retail category implementation, particularly for plant-based products, lactose-free dairy, and global cuisine segments. These case studies provide actionable frameworks for shelf space allocation and category visibility, complemented by her theoretical work on ethical consumer transgressions published in Research and Applications in Marketing.
Professor Nitika Garg is an Associate Dean in the Business School and holds a faculty position in the School of Marketing at UNSW Sydney. Her research focuses on emotions' impact on consumer judgment and decision-making, particularly in food consumption and ethical behavior. She has contributed to understanding how emotions like anger, happiness, and sadness influence consumer choices and has explored strategies to mitigate negative emotional effects on consumers. Her work intersects with public policy, health marketing, and brand activism. Key awards include the 2019 Research Excellence Commendation and 2018 Outstanding Postgraduate Research Supervision Award. She serves on editorial boards for journals like the Australian Journal of Management and actively participates in consumer research conferences globally. Her articles span topics from the role of gratitude in compliance to brand activism’s ideological effects. Her research frequently addresses societal welfare via consumer behavior interventions, with a focus on obesity and healthful consumption.
Mike Palazzolo is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of California, Davis' Graduate School of Management. His research examines intertemporal trade-offs in consumer behavior at the intersection of marketing and policy, with recent emphasis on nutrition-related decision-making and causal inference methodologies. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Marketing from University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business (2016) MBA from UC Davis Graduate School of Management B.S. in Management Science from UC San Diego Palazzolo's research focuses on how consumers make trade-offs between immediate and future benefits, particularly in food selection and financial decisions. His work demonstrates how policy interventions like school nutrition mandates and minimum wage increases directly affect household consumption patterns, with special attention to low-income and time-constrained families. He employs rigorous causal inference techniques to isolate policy effects from confounding factors, establishing robust links between economic policies and nutritional outcomes. Analysis of his 2018-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic progression: early work established foundational insights into frugality constraints, while recent research examines real-world policy impacts on nutrition through school meal programs and wage policies. His studies increasingly incorporate behavioral economics frameworks to explain why households respond to nutritional mandates, with growing emphasis on vulnerable populations. Key recognition: 2019 Paul Green Award for "Frugality is Hard to Afford" - the Journal of Marketing Research's top honor recognizing exceptional contribution to marketing theory and practice Palazzolo teaches MBA courses in causal inference and marketing analytics at UC Davis. His research collaborations span institutions including Georgia Institute of Technology and Dartmouth College, though specific grant funding details aren't disclosed in source materials. No dedicated research labs or teams are mentioned in available documentation.
Anna H. Grummon is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics) and Health Policy at Stanford University School of Medicine. She serves as Director of the Stanford Food Policy Lab , conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of nutrition science, public health, and environmental sustainability. PhD & MSPH in Health Behavior, UNC Gillings School (2019) BA with Honors in Human Biology, Stanford (2011) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2019) Her research focuses on evaluating policy interventions to improve dietary quality through: Experimental studies of food labeling (e.g., nutrient warnings, ecolabels) Beverage taxation and food assistance programs Environmentally sustainable diets using simulation modeling Health communication effectiveness across diverse populations Recent publications in Nature Food and JAMA Network Open demonstrate: 35% reduction in dietary carbon footprint through simple substitutions Graphic labels increase attention to nutrition warnings (Appetite 2024) Weight-neutral labels reduce stigma while maintaining effectiveness Major recognitions include: 2024 Clinical Science Research Award (Stanford Pediatrics) 2023 Jules Hirsch Research Innovation Award (The Obesity Society) 2020 UNC Dean’s Distinguished Dissertation Award Dr. Grummon's work has been funded by: National Institutes of Health Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New York City Department of Health and featured in New York Times , Washington Post , and NPR coverage.
Andrea Appolloni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Law, University of Rome Tor Vergata. His academic career focuses on Management with emphasis on Sustainable Supply Chain Management , Digital Transformation , and Circular Economy . His research explores the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, particularly through topics like AI in Logistics , Green Procurement , and Policy Optimization . Publications span both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies in China, Italy, and Malaysia, with a strong focus on environmental impact and organizational performance. Recent work includes digital twin applications for human-AI collaboration, blockchain integration in sustainable supply chains, and analyzing barriers to circular economy adoption. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2022) demonstrate a trend toward combining Artificial Intelligence , Operations Management , and Environmental Governance .
Benjamin Garner serves as Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), maintaining an active research program from his office in COB 312I. His contact information includes email bgarner3@uca.edu and phone (501) 450-5329, reflecting ongoing institutional affiliation. Dr. Garner's research centers on consumer behavior in experiential marketing contexts with three primary thrusts: Social media engagement dynamics in wine tourism and farmers' markets Authenticity construction through scarcity and sustainability messaging Innovative business education pedagogy including flipped classroom methodologies Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological emphasis on ethnographic observation and text-mining of user-generated content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. His work uniquely bridges agricultural marketing contexts with digital communication strategies, particularly examining how language structures influence consumer perceptions of authenticity. No scientific awards or student advising information appears in available records. Similarly, grant funding details and laboratory affiliations remain undocumented in the provided materials, though his publication output indicates sustained research activity across multiple scholarly domains.
Bas Donkers is a full Professor of Marketing Research at the Department of Business Economics within Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Affiliated with ERIM (Erasmus Research Institute of Management) since 2000, he holds a prominent position in the field of consumer behavior and marketing analytics. His research examines consumer decision-making from a behavioral perspective, building on advanced market research and machine learning techniques to generate groundbreaking insights. His research interests center on consumer behavior , choice modeling , and marketing analytics , with significant contributions to healthcare decision-making and financial investment contexts. Donkers has published extensively in leading journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. His recent work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating machine learning with traditional choice modeling, particularly in healthcare applications (35% of recent publications) and digital consumer behavior (25%), with growing emphasis on AI-driven decision support systems. ERIM Top Article Junior Award (2017) ERIM postdoc fellowship (2002) Donkers has supervised 13 PhD candidates to completion, serving as promotor or co-promotor on diverse topics spanning retirement planning, charitable giving, healthcare choice modeling, and digital marketing analytics. His research has been supported through ERIM frameworks and collaborative projects with healthcare institutions. He actively coordinates academic events including the Invitational Choice Symposium and regularly presents at specialized research seminars. As a core member of ERIM's Marketing Group, Donkers contributes to the institute's research infrastructure focused on behavioral decision modeling and choice experimentation. His work bridges theoretical marketing research with practical applications in healthcare policy and financial services, maintaining strong connections with industry partners through ERIM's business engagement initiatives.
Dr. Karina Gallardo is a Professor and Extension Economist at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). Her research focuses on enhancing value-added opportunities for specialty crops, particularly in tree fruit economics, consumer demand analysis, and the economics of technological adoption in agriculture. Dr. Gallardo holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University (2007), an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Mississippi State University (2004), and degrees in Food Science and Technology Engineering and B.Sc. from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina in Peru (2000 and 1997). Research Interests: She investigates consumer preferences for fresh fruit quality, technology adoption by growers (e.g., robotic harvesters, pest management systems), and economic viability of new agricultural technologies. Her work addresses labor economics, environmental impacts, and market dynamics. Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Gallardo leads or participates in USDA-NIFA-SCRI projects totaling over $4.3 million, including robotic harvest systems, disease management, and breeding program efficiency. She collaborates with institutions like Cornell University and USDA-ARS on projects involving fruit storage, mechanization, and pest management. Labs/Teams: While specific labs are not highlighted, her work is aligned with WSU’s extension programs, bridging research and practical applications for growers.
Guadalupe Xochitl Ayala, PhD, MPH, is a Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science at San Diego State University's School of Public Health. She holds leadership roles including Co-Director of the Imperial County Clinical Research Network and former Division Head of Health Promotion and Behavioral Science. Her work focuses on reducing health disparities through community-based interventions targeting obesity, diabetes, and Latino health. Dr. Ayala is affiliated with the Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, SDSU HealthLINK Center, and the San Diego Prevention Research Center. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Behavioral Medicine Track) from SDSU-UCSD Joint Program (2002), MPH from SDSU (2002), and prior degrees from University of San Diego and California State University, San Marcos. Research emphasizes culturally tailored interventions, peer support systems, and environmental strategies to improve health behaviors. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications address topics like family-based obesity prevention, diabetes management, and food environment interventions. Key grants include NIH-funded projects on childhood obesity, dental health, and chronic disease control. Awards include recognition for transdisciplinary research in Imperial County and contributions to Peers for Progress initiatives. Dr. Ayala leads teams in Imperial County Clinical Research Network and CA-CORD obesity demonstration projects, integrating clinical, community, and policy approaches.
Beth Racine is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Extension in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. She serves as Director of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center at El Paso. Her research focuses on public health nutrition, food policy, and child/adolescent nutrition. She examines dietary quality, food environment interventions, and health disparities using mixed-methods approaches. Dr. Racine's work addresses critical issues like school meal policies, university dining environments, and SNAP/WIC program impacts. She has conducted systematic reviews on complementary feeding practices and MAUP effects in food access studies. Her recent research explores pandemic-related shifts in dining behaviors and the influence of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes. Her research initiatives include developing nutrition security action plans for universities and evaluating interventions to improve food purchasing behaviors. She maintains an active presence in public health nutrition through collaborative projects with AgriLife Extension and interdisciplinary teams.
