جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Management Control Systems
• Performance Management
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cindy Zawadzki is an Associate Professor at NEOMA Business School since 2014, specializing in Management Control Systems and SME performance. She previously served as a visiting professor at Renmin University of China (2017-2019) and held a role as Management Controller in a personal equipment company prior to academia. Her research focuses on performance management in SMEs, organizational sociology, and control systems implementation challenges, often employing structuration theory and translation theory frameworks. Dr. Zawadzki holds a Doctorate in Economic, Social and Management Sciences with a specialization in Management Control. She teaches Management Control across all academic levels (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) and in continuing education programs. Her work has been published in journals like Finance Contrôle Stratégie , Revue Française de Gestion , and Comptabilité Contrôle Audit , with notable contributions to understanding control system adoption in SMEs and the sociological dimensions of organizational management. Her research has explored topics such as fraud risk management in family businesses, digitalization impacts on manufacturing control systems, and emotional labor in palliative care organizations. She has presented at international conferences including the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (Tokyo, 2018) and the International Council for Small Business (Taiwan, 2018). She co-authored textbooks on Management Control and contributed chapters to volumes like Le Grand Livre de l'économie PME (2014).

Cristina Borreguero Beltranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Cultural History of War
• Early Modern Spanish History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor of Modern History at the University of Burgos, Spain, with six awarded six-year research periods. Director of the Department of Modern History and Principal Investigator (PI) of the GRUMHIS research group focused on the Hispanic Monarchy's military, cultural, and overseas expansion dynamics. PhD in Humanities and Communication (University of Burgos) Doctorate from University of Valladolid (1987) on 18th-century Spanish military recruitment Research interests include: Early Modern European and Iberian Atlantic history Cultural and military history intersections Visual propaganda in religious conflicts Monarchical rituals and public ceremonies Warfare's societal impact Advisory roles include: Director of the Castilla y León Foundation Chair President of the Spanish Foundation of Modern History Board member of General Archive of Simancas Evaluator for ANECA's PEP Program Former Director of International Relations (University of Burgos) Scientific achievements: Burgos Ambassadors Award (2022) Coordinated international conferences across 10+ countries Authored 125+ academic papers Curated historical exhibitions Academic network spans: Visiting Scholar at Harvard, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois Visiting Professor at University of Massachusetts, Boston, and Mexican institutions Collaborator with Geoffrey Parker (military history expert)

Natalie Bantaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wills and Trusts
• Property Law
• Digital Assets Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalie Banta serves as the Lynner Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law at Drake University Law School, holding this position since 2017 after prior appointments at Valparaiso University and Stetson University. Admitted to the California Bar (2009), D.C. Bar (2010), and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010), she brings practical experience from Covington & Burling LLP and judicial clerkship with Judge Jay S. Bybee. Her educational credentials include: JD summa cum laude from Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School (Brigham Young University Law Review) BS magna cum laude with University Honors from Brigham Young University Professor Banta's research pioneers the intersection of Wills & Trusts, Property Law, and Federal Income Tax with digital asset succession . She critically examines electronic will formalities, minors' digital inheritance rights, and post-mortem privacy conflicts, revealing how platform contracts often override statutory inheritance rights. Her work has transformed estate planning discourse by addressing the legal vacuum surrounding digital legacies. Analysis of her publications shows a strategic evolution from foundational digital asset studies (2014-2017) to pandemic-era disruptions (2023) and AI implications (2023). She consistently identifies systemic tensions between user agreements and inheritance rights, with recent work highlighting how funeral industry regulations failed during health crises and how artificial intelligence could reshape estate administration. Her distinguished honors include: Election as Academic Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (2024) Lynner Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professorship As an educator and thought leader, Professor Banta has moderated AALS sessions on inequality in Wills & Trusts pedagogy and presented keynote addresses at Vilnius University (2023) and University of Szczecin (2023). She actively shapes policy through service on the Iowa Probate, Trust and Estate Planning Section Council (2019-present) and Iowa Title Standards Committee, while contributing to national discourse via the Association of American Law Schools Real Property and Trusts Sections (2015-2023).

MARGARITA CECILIA TORRES SEVILLAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Genealogy
• Heraldry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Margarita Cecilia Torres Sevilla is a historian, medievalist researcher, professor, and politician affiliated with the University of León. She holds the academic rank of Professor in the Department of History at the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. Her research focuses on Medieval History, particularly genealogy, heraldry, and nobiliary studies in the Kingdom of León and Castile (9th-13th centuries). She is renowned for her controversial 2014 book Los Reyes del Grial , which posited the Chalice of Doña Urraca as the Holy Grail based on Arabic documents. Doctorate: University of León (1997), thesis on noble lineages in the Kingdom of León Academic Affiliations: Member of the Hispano-Belgian Academy of History, Melitense Academy of the Sovereign Order of Malta, and Royal Matritense Academy of Genealogy and Heraldry Her research spans medieval kinship structures, power dynamics, and cultural memory. Articles in her profile reflect interdisciplinary work in information security (2018) and higher education policy, though her core expertise remains medieval Iberian studies. She has supervised no publicized students. Primer Premio para Jóvenes Medievalistas (1999) Primer Premio Nacional de Genealogía, Heráldica y Nobiliaria (2000) Premio “Florianne de Koskull” (2003) She served as Councilor for Culture, Heritage, and Tourism in León City Council (2015-2019) but resigned her role as official chronicler of León in 2015 due to incompatibility with her political office.

Ka Tat Tsangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical social work practice
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Philosophy of sexuality
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Ka Tat Tsang is a Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, where he has been teaching since 1993. He also serves as an Honorary Professor at Beijing University's Civil Engineering and Architecture department since 2018. Dr. Tsang directs the Faculty's China project, which he initiated in 1997, and previously held the Factor-Inwentash Chair of Social Work in the Global Community from 2008-2018. As a psychotherapist, social worker, and organizational development consultant, his work spans clinical practice, academic research, and international collaboration. Dr. Tsang's educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of Toronto, Canada M.Soc.Sc. from University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China B.Soc.Sc. from University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Dr. Tsang's research spans multiple domains of social work practice and theory. He is best known for developing the SSLD (Strategies and Skills Learning and Development) System and the Multiple Contingencies Management (MCM) approach to psychotherapy. His work integrates clinical practice with cross-cultural considerations, particularly focusing on Chinese communities in Canada and China. He has made significant contributions to understanding sexuality, spirituality, mental health, and geriatric social work. His Integrative Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy (ICCP) Model represents over a decade of research on culturally responsive practice. Recent work has focused on Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) and addressing mental health needs in diverse populations. Analysis of Dr. Tsang's recent publications reveals a strong focus on cross-cultural mental health practice, with particular attention to Chinese communities. His work bridges academic theory and practical application, often developing specific intervention models like SSLD and PID. There's a clear trajectory toward addressing complex intersectional issues in social work, with increasing attention to decolonizing knowledge production and developing contextually appropriate practice models. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with both Canadian and Chinese academic and practice communities. Dr. Tsang's significant professional recognition includes the Factor-Inwentash Chair of Social Work in the Global Community (2008-2018) and development of widely adopted practice models (SSLD, MCM, PID). His work has received research funding for cross-national projects between Canada and China, supporting his innovative approaches to social work practice. Dr. Tsang actively supervises Masters and PhD students and has developed an extensive international collaboration network. His Play Intervention for Dementia (PID) project, supported by the Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, exemplifies his approach to developing evidence-based practice models with real-world application. Through the Centre for Learning and Change, Ltd. in Hong Kong, he extends his research into practice settings across multiple countries, creating training programs and certification pathways for practitioners. Dr. Tsang leads several major research initiatives including the Play Intervention for Dementia program and the international SSLD research network. His China project, established in 1997, serves as a hub for cross-national collaboration between the University of Toronto and multiple Chinese institutions. The SSLD system has developed into a global network with practitioners across Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and beyond, creating a vibrant community of practice focused on advancing social work knowledge and intervention.

Thomas Shawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Care Management
• Health Administration
• Health Informatics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Thomas Shaw is a Professor in the Health Care Management department at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His academic and professional focus spans health care management, administration, informatics, and workforce education and development. PhD in Workforce Education and Development (2005) MBA (1990) Diploma in Mortuary Science and Funeral Services (1982) His research interests emphasize health care systems , health informatics , and workforce development . Contact: saja@siu.edu , Phone: 618-453-7217

Joshua G. Adairمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Museum Studies
• Queer Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joshua G. Adair is an Associate Professor of English at Murray State University, where he also serves as Coordinator of Gender & Diversity Studies and Coordinator of Humanities. His academic work bridges literary studies, gender theory, and museum studies, with a focus on how institutions narrate and silence gender and sexuality. Education Ph.D., English, Northern Illinois University M.A., English, Western Illinois University B.A., British and American Literature, Blackburn College Graduate Certificates in LGBT Studies, Museum Studies, and Women's Studies from Northern Illinois University Research Interests Dr. Adair's research spans modern and contemporary British literature, queer theory, and museum studies. He examines how narratives of gender and sexuality are constructed and silenced in cultural institutions, particularly focusing on queer domesticity, historical representation, and the politics of memory. His work often centers on Beverley Nichols, house museums, and material culture. His scholarship reveals how seemingly neutral spaces like museums and historical sites actively shape cultural narratives about gender and sexuality, often marginalizing LGBTQ+ perspectives. Through critical analysis of literary texts and museum practices, he demonstrates the interconnectedness of all knowledge systems. Publication Trends Dr. Adair's recent publications show a consistent focus on queer narratives in museums and literary spaces. His work increasingly addresses contemporary issues like pandemic teaching, digital representation, and the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in cultural institutions. The 2020 edited volume "Museums, Sexuality, and Gender Activism" represents a significant contribution to the field, examining global LGBTQ+ representation in museums. Scientific Awards Murray State Faculty Development Grant, 2016 Murray State Outstanding Research Award, 2016 Golden Key Fellowship, 2015 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Teaching Excellence Award, 2014 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Faculty Service Award, 2013 Regents Residential College Faculty of the Year, 2012 Teaching and Mentorship Dr. Adair teaches across multiple disciplines including English, Gender & Diversity Studies, and Humanities. His courses range from foundational writing classes to advanced seminars on queer literature and theory. He has developed innovative teaching approaches that connect literary analysis with real-world issues of gender and sexuality. His mentorship extends to supporting LGBTQ+ students and developing curriculum that challenges traditional academic boundaries. Professional Activities As Coordinator of Gender & Diversity Studies, Dr. Adair leads program development and community engagement initiatives. His work as an assemblage artist informs his academic perspective on material culture. He is active in professional organizations including the American Association of Museums, Modern Language Association, Midwest Modern Language Association, and National Women's Studies Association.

Nici Ploeger-Lyonsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Business Communication
• Workplace Relationships
• Organizational Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nici Ploeger-Lyons is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the Business Communication and Information Systems department. Her research and teaching focus on Business Presentations, Workplace Relationships, and Organizational Ethics. Education: Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from the University of Oklahoma M.A. in Communication from the University of Oklahoma B.A. in Corporate Communication from the University of Central Oklahoma Research Trends: Her work explores unethical behavior in organizations, including idea theft, workplace sexual harassment, and stigma management in industries like funeral services. She investigates how power dynamics, hierarchy, and relational closeness influence ethical decision-making and communication. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Professor Award, Beta Gamma Sigma (2024) Top Panel at Central States Communication Association (2023) Diamond Anniversary Award for Top Paper (2022) Top Paper Award, National Communication Association (2021)

Erlend Bergمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Protection
• Household Risk Management
• Policy Evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erlend Berg serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the School of Economics, University of Bristol, where he conducts research on social protection systems and policy evaluation in developing economies using experimental methodologies. His academic background includes a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE). Prior to joining Bristol, Berg held positions as Acting Research Network Director at the International Growth Centre and as a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford, where he was affiliated with the Centre for the Study of African Economies. Berg's research centers on household risk management and social protection mechanisms in low-income settings, with particular focus on randomized evaluations of insurance schemes and welfare programs. His field experiments across India, Ethiopia, South Africa, and the Caribbean investigate how communities manage economic shocks through formal and informal systems, while examining barriers to social benefit uptake and infrastructure sustainability. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent emphasis on development economics with strong methodological rigor. His work demonstrates how field experiments can uncover causal relationships in complex social systems, particularly regarding welfare program design, labor market dynamics, and intergenerational financial commitments in resource-constrained environments. His scientific recognition includes: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship No specific information regarding student advising or grant funding was provided in the source materials, though his collaborative publications indicate active research partnerships. Berg operates within international development research networks, evidenced by his Oxford affiliation with the Centre for the Study of African Economies and frequent collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions on field-based projects in Global South contexts.

• Emotional Labour
• Healthcare Organisation
• Organisational Ethnography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Robert McMurray is a Visiting Professor at the Management School, University of Sheffield, with over 30 years of expertise in understanding workplace performance and emotional dynamics across healthcare, banking, and social care sectors. His research has directly informed organizations including the Department of Health and Samaritans. His academic credentials include: Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning (SEDA & IELTS accredited), University of Durham, 2005 Ph.D., University of Teesside, 2001 MSc European Social Policy Analysis, University of Bath, 1994 BA Social Policy 1st Class, University of Teeside, 1993 McMurray's research pioneers concepts like emotional dirty work , emotion switching , and emotional dispersion to analyze how emotions, ethics, and toxicity impact organizational functioning. His work spans healthcare systems, deathwork, night-time economies, and gender dynamics, utilizing organizational ethnography and visual research methods to generate actionable insights for frontline workers. Recent publications reveal intense focus on healthcare worker trauma during the pandemic, examining moral injury in critical care nursing, leader absence during crises, and emotional labor across diverse contexts from hairdressing to funeral directing. His work consistently bridges academic theory with real-world applications, influencing policy and practice globally. Professor McMurray has secured substantial research funding including: World Health Organisation (2022): $25,000 for studying pandemic impacts on healthcare worker mental health Higher Education Authority (Ireland) (2023): €120,000 for transforming healthcare entrepreneurship BA/Leverhulme (2019): £9,045 for deathwork research Durham University (2020): £2,000 for critical care nurse well-being studies His collaborative approach engages healthcare professionals, refuse collectors, bankers, and international organizations, while his pedagogical innovations include student-produced pocket films and Silicon Valley business pitch simulations.

Michelle Cumynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contracts
• Administration of Others' Property
• Trusts
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Michelle Cumyn is a Full Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law and Co-Director of the Paul-André Crépeau Center for Private and Comparative Law. She previously held the Louis-Philippe-Pigeon Chair in Legal Writing at Université Laval (2015–2020) and directed the Minerve collection at Laval University Press. Her expertise spans civil law, comparative law, and legal methodology, with a focus on contracts, consumer protection, crowdfunding, and trust law. Education: PhD in Law (Université de Paris I, 2000), BCL/LLB (McGill University, 1992). She has been an academic visitor at Oxford University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and Queen's University. Research interests include legal categorization, cognitive approaches to legal reasoning, and digital legal information systems. She has collaborated with experts in cognitive psychology and information science, leading projects funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Her work emphasizes comparative law and legal harmonization, reflected in her roles with the Uniform Law Conference of Canada and international academic networks. Publications include co-authored books on sales law and property administration, as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles. She has received awards for her scholarly contributions to civil law and legal methodology. Professional activities include advisory roles in legal reform initiatives, such as Canada-Mexico-American joint projects on contractual associations and commercial leasing harmonization. She is affiliated with the Paul-André Crépeau Center, the Fondation Claude Masse, the International Academy of Comparative Law, and the Quebec Bar.

John Craneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Strategic Marketing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Crane is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business at Belmont Abbey College. With over three decades of business experience, he focuses on integrating practical insights into teaching and research. His expertise spans strategic marketing decisions, consumer behavior analysis, and market research. He holds a D.B.A. in Marketing from Anderson University, an M.B.A. from Clarkson University, and a B.S. in Management & Marketing from Gannon University. Dr. Crane’s research emphasizes marketing strategies in funeral services, ethics in business education, and innovative teaching methods. He has presented at conferences including the Marketing Management Association’s Educators’ Conferences and the Midwest Scholars Conference. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, such as analyzing FTC regulations impacting funeral providers and fostering ethical practices in curricula. He teaches courses like Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behavior, and International Marketing, emphasizing hands-on learning. His professional memberships include the American Marketing Association and the Marketing Management Association.

Courtney Nations Azzariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Vulnerability
• Consumption and Rituals
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Courtney Nations Azzari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the University of North Florida. Her research focuses on consumer vulnerability, transformative rituals, and sustainable service practices. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Wyoming (2016), and prior degrees from Clemson University. Dr. Azzari explores how service providers can enhance consumer well-being through inclusive, co-creative approaches, particularly in contexts like end-of-life rituals and healthcare. Her work addresses marginalized consumer groups, emphasizing ethical frameworks for market access, privacy norms in digital spaces, and the role of luxury in ritual transformation. She has contributed to journals such as the Journal of Macromarketing and Journal of Service Research , with over 17 peer-reviewed articles. Azzari serves on editorial boards, including the Journal of Consumer Affairs , and chairs committees on diversity and curriculum development. Her research highlights intersections between consumer behavior and social justice, advocating for compassionate service design that balances organizational priorities with individual well-being. Recent projects examine data privacy negotiations and crisis research methodologies.

• Commercial Law
• Financial Services Regulation
• Securities Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Latimer is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology. He specializes in commercial law, financial regulation, and whistleblowing, with notable research on carbon markets and securities law. His academic career includes visiting scholar roles at Columbia University, NYU, Cambridge, and others. He holds degrees from UNSW, University of Sydney (LLB, LLM), and a PhD from Monash University focusing on financial market disclosure. His research has been supported by ARC grants, and he authored the award-winning Australian Business Law textbook (35 editions). Teaching focuses on financial services, stock exchange law, and banking regulation. Professional memberships include the Law Institute of Victoria, Society of Legal Scholars, and Melbourne Forum. He also serves as a sessional tribunal member and pro bono solicitor. Research interests span whistleblower protections, carbon market regulation, anti-bribery compliance, and digital currency regulation. His recent articles address product intervention orders, post-COVID-19 insurance challenges, and corporate responses to whistleblower reforms. Education: Bachelor of Arts, UNSW Diploma of Education, UNSW LLB, University of Sydney LLM, University of Sydney PhD (Monash University, Financial Market Regulation) Awards: Publisher award for Australian Business Law ’s 25th edition. Grants: Two ARC grants for whistleblowing/carbon markets research. Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary research on financial regulation and legal ethics. Future work includes exploring digital currency oversight and sustainable carbon market frameworks.

Rebecca Crozierمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Osteoarchaeology
• Mortuary Practices
• Neolithic Archaeology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Crozier is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen, part of the School of Geosciences. She holds a PhD from Queen’s University Belfast and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). Her work focuses on osteoarchaeology, mortuary practices, and Neolithic studies across Europe and Southeast Asia. She coordinates the MSc in Human Osteoarchaeology and teaches courses on death archaeology, osteology, and ancient health. Education: MA (Archaeology), University of Edinburgh, 1998 MSc (Osteology, Palaeopathology & Funerary Archaeology), University of Bradford, 1999 PhD (Bioarchaeology), Queen’s University Belfast, 2012 Research Interests: Funerary practices in Neolithic and prehistoric societies Archaeological taphonomy and human remains analysis Interdisciplinary study of disease and health in past populations Cultural responses to death in modern and historical contexts Southeast Asian and Pacific archaeology Recent Research Trends: Her publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to funerary rituals, combining archaeological, genetic, and historical data. Recent work explores pandemic impacts on funeral practices and the application of 3D modeling in osteological research. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA) Grants & Consultancy: She advises the Australian Department of Defence on WWII-era war casualty recovery and co-leads projects in Papua New Guinea and France. Her work also involves developing osteological teaching resources and laboratories, including the human osteology lab at the University of the Philippines. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Aberdeen Osteoarchaeology Research Group and collaborates with institutions globally, including the University of the Philippines and Vietnam National Museum of Nature.