جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Entrepreneurship
• Small and medium-sized enterprises
• Corporate governance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Albert Fernández serves as Full Professor at IESE Business School (University of Navarra) with dual appointments in the Accounting and Control Department, which he has directed since 2018, and the Entrepreneurship Department. He holds the Creand Chair of Entrepreneurship and Banking and directs Finaves, IESE's venture capital fund for alumni since 2009, while co-leading Management Development Programs since 2016. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Business Administration from Boston University MBA from IESE Business School, University of Navarra Bachelor of Economics and Business Administration from UNED Professor Fernández specializes in early-stage entrepreneurship, SME growth dynamics, and corporate governance within family businesses. His research emphasizes practical implementation of management systems including strategic planning, budgeting, performance evaluation, and compensation frameworks specifically tailored for small enterprises. His publication portfolio (2004-2024) reveals consistent focus on actionable business solutions, with recent works addressing SME financing challenges, crisis management strategies, and adaptation of tools like Balanced Scorecard to entrepreneurial contexts. The recurring themes demonstrate how governance structures and management processes enable sustainable growth in resource-constrained environments. With extensive executive education leadership, he has directed IESE's Program for Entrepreneurs and Microenterprise Managers and specialized programs including Social Entrepreneurship and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers. His consulting practice spans board memberships and strategic advisory roles across diverse industries. Professor Fernández leads departmental strategy at IESE while overseeing Finaves' investment portfolio, creating synergies between academic research and real-world venture support. His global teaching engagements across Harvard, Latin American institutions, and European business schools reinforce practical application of his research frameworks.

Pablo Leãoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Transformation
• Emerging Markets
• Strategic Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pablo Leão is a Researcher at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Strategy and Innovation, focusing on digital transformation in emerging markets and organizational capabilities. His work bridges international business theory with practical challenges faced by Brazilian multinationals. Key Research Areas: Digital transformation, dynamic capabilities, emerging market strategies, and sustainable business practices Recent publications highlight trends in digital maturity and social innovation, often analyzing Brazilian firms' adaptation to global challenges. His collaborative work with scholars like Maria Tereza Fleury and Luiz Rocha demonstrates cross-institutional engagement. While no formal awards are documented in current sources, his research on digitalization and sustainability in emerging economies contributes significantly to strategic management discourse.

• Organizational Behaviour
• Human Resources
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Thomas Menkhoff is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (Education) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2001. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology and Development Planning from the University of Bielefeld, Germany. His academic journey at SMU includes promotion from Associate Professor (2001–2011) to full Professor (2012–present), with additional roles such as Area Coordinator for OBHR and Curriculum Director for the iLEAP Non-Profit Leadership Programme. Ph.D. in Sociology and Development Planning, University of Bielefeld (1990) M.A. in Sociology and Development Planning, University of Bielefeld (1987) His research centers on entrepreneurial leadership in ethnic Chinese business, knowledge and innovation governance, and technology-enhanced teaching and learning. He explores how digital tools like chatbots, microblogging, and UAVs can transform higher education pedagogy, particularly in experiential and blended learning contexts. His work also investigates innovation in Chinese family businesses, the Belt and Road Initiative, and smart city development. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in educational innovation and knowledge management, with a focus on practical, technology-driven teaching methods. Articles such as 'Assessing the Effectiveness of a Chatbot Workshop' and 'Future-proofing Students with UAV Technology' demonstrate his commitment to integrating emerging technologies into business education. His research also spans cross-cultural leadership, sustainability, and Asian business networks. Notable scientific awards and recognitions include: Winner of SMU's Most Innovative Teacher Award (2009) SMU Faculty/Staff Contribution to Student Life Award (2017) Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence as Outstanding Reviewer (2012) Multiple nominations for Distinguished and Innovative Teaching Awards Dean's Teaching Honour List (2007) Thomas Menkhoff actively mentors doctoral students, including Norman Buertzle (DBA) and Wong Siew Loong (PhD in Business). He has secured research funding and contributed to curriculum innovation, particularly in global experiential learning and sustainability education. He has also served as a Fellow at SMU Academy and led initiatives in non-profit leadership development. He is involved in research teams and editorial projects focused on smart cities, sustainable urban development, and Chinese business networks. As editor of multiple volumes including 'Living in Smart Cities' and 'China’s Belt and Road Initiative,' he collaborates with scholars across Asia and Europe to advance knowledge on innovation and sustainability.

Steven Samfordمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy of Development
• Organizational Studies
• Technology Development and Diffusion
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven Samford is an Associate Professor of Organizational Studies at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). His research focuses on the political economy of development, particularly examining how interactions between state bureaucracies and businesses influence technology development and diffusion in the developing world. He holds a PhD from the University of New Mexico and a BA from Reed College. Prior to joining U-M, he was a research fellow at the University of Toronto and University of Notre Dame. His work spans topics such as innovation agencies, regulatory policies, foreign direct investment impacts, and network analysis. Recent publications explore decentralization in Mexico, enclave formation, and public strategies for remedying network failures. He has collaborated with institutions like the Government of Jalisco (Mexico) and the Inter-American Development Bank on policy projects. Samford’s research has appeared in leading journals including the American Journal of Sociology, Review of International Political Economy, and Politics & Society. His office is located in Weiser Hall, 830, and he can be reached at ssamford@umich.edu.

Giacomo De Giorgiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Development
• Labor Economics
• Household Finance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giacomo De Giorgi is Full Professor of Economics at the Institute of Economics and Econometrics, Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva, and holds visiting appointments at UC Irvine. An alumnus of University College London (Ph.D.), he previously served as assistant professor at Stanford University (2006–2013), visiting professor at UC Berkeley and Columbia University, research professor at ICREA-MOVE/Barcelona GSE, and senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (2014–2016). He is an associate editor of the Journal of the European Economic Association and a research fellow of CEPR and BREAD. Education Ph.D. in Economics, University College London Research Interests De Giorgi’s research integrates applied micro-econometrics with policy-relevant questions in development, labor, and household finance. His work explores how social networks shape economic decisions, the distributional impacts of cash and in-kind transfer programs, lifecycle inequality across racial and migrant groups, and the determinants of micro-enterprise formalization. Methodologically, he leverages large-scale randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and cutting-edge network econometrics. Recent projects investigate: • Consumption and inequality : quantifying racial gaps in income and consumption dynamics over the lifecycle; • Financial inclusion : analyzing credit market imperfections, subprime borrowing, and the effects of business literacy interventions; • Migration and integration : comparing economic trajectories of migrants and natives in Denmark and the impact of refugee inflows on child poverty. Publications & Impact With more than 25 peer-reviewed articles in top journals—including the American Economic Review , Review of Economic Studies , Economic Journal , and Journal of Public Economics —De Giorgi’s scholarship has advanced understanding of social spillovers, program evaluation, and macro-financial linkages. His 2020 Review of Economic Studies paper on “Consumption Networks Effects” (with Frederiksen & Pistaferri) has become a benchmark for identifying neighborhood and family influences on household spending. Scientific Awards 2020 Banamex Prize for the best article published in American Economic Journal: Economic Policy Seminar & Grant Activity De Giorgi co-founded and co-organizes the Virtual Development Economics Seminar (VDEV), a joint initiative of BREAD, CEPR, and VDEV that hosts weekly online seminars reaching a global audience. He has delivered over 150 invited talks at institutions such as the World Bank, NBER, LACEA, and universities across five continents. His research has been supported by grants from the World Bank, CEPR, and private foundations. Teaching & Programs At Geneva, he teaches Development Economics, Labor Economics, and Advanced Econometrics at both graduate and executive levels. He co-founded the IEE Honors’ Program, an innovative selective track that immerses top undergraduate students in frontier research and policy engagement.

• Healthcare Innovation
• Health Management
• Strategic Leadership
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Rubindhiran Pillay is a faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, holding appointments as Professor in General Internal Medicine & Population Science and Senior Scientist at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Previously, he served as the Daniel White Jordan Chair and founding Executive Director of the Center for Health Systems Innovation at Oklahoma State University, and as a visiting professor across multiple UAB schools. His academic expertise bridges healthcare innovation, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on transforming health systems through creativity and technology. PhD in Business Administration, University of Cape Town (2003) MBA in Health Management, University of Cape Town (1997) MD, University of Cape Town (1987) His research explores the intersection of innovation , health leadership , and management capacity in public and private healthcare sectors. Key themes include competency gaps among nursing and hospital managers, work satisfaction dynamics, and strategies for retaining healthcare professionals. His publications span topics like global health informatics , innovation pedagogy , and managed care systems , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. Notable scientific awards include the Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellowship and founding presidency of the International Society of Healthcare Entrepreneurship Education and Research (ISHEER) . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health. Teaching activities include advising PhD students and graduate courses at UAB on business and healthcare topics. Recent grants from the South African Medical Research Council support innovations in gestational diabetes diagnostics and preterm birth prevention.

Prabhat Barnwalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Development
• Energy and Environment
• Public Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prabhat Barnwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University's College of Social Science. His research focuses on development economics, energy and environment, and public economics, with particular emphasis on improving public programs in developing countries, understanding the impact of modern agricultural technologies, and assessing environmental information's role in household decision-making. Dr. Barnwal's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University (2010-2015) M.A. from the International University of Japan Bachelor's degree from the National Institute of Technology - Surat, India His research employs experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies to address critical questions in economic development and environmental economics. Dr. Barnwal's work spans multiple dimensions of development challenges, with a strong focus on energy transition, environmental risk mitigation, and public program efficiency in low-income settings. His research often combines field experiments with rigorous econometric analysis to provide evidence-based policy recommendations. A significant portion of his work examines energy transition challenges in developing countries, particularly India, analyzing subsidy design, electrification sustainability, and the efficiency of energy programs. His environmental research focuses on localized environmental risks, particularly water quality issues and household responses to environmental information. His development economics work investigates welfare delivery systems, bureaucratic incentives, and the impact of agricultural technologies on human welfare. Dr. Barnwal has received recognition for his research, including: Global Drinking Water Best Paper Award 2020 from TU Delft His research has been published in top economics journals including the American Economic Review, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Health Economics, and JAMA Network Open. His work often involves collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting the international scope of his research interests. Dr. Barnwal's projects frequently address pressing policy questions related to poverty reduction, environmental sustainability, and effective governance in developing contexts. Dr. Barnwal maintains active research collaborations and has several ongoing projects examining women's work and energy efficiency, ICT for environmental adaptation, household investment against environmental risks, and bureaucracy and governance issues. His research demonstrates a consistent commitment to addressing real-world development challenges through rigorous empirical analysis.

Nan Jiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence in Management
• Corporate Political Strategy
• Business-Governance Relationships
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nan Jia is Professor of Strategic Management at the USC Marshall School of Business, where she holds a prominent position in the Management and Organization Department. With a PhD from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, she has established herself as a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, strategic management, and political economy. Professor of Strategic Management, USC Marshall School of Business Department: Management and Organization Academic Focus: AI applications in management, corporate political strategy, business-governance relationships Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Strategic Management Journal; Editorial Board Member, multiple leading journals Her research expertise spans corporate political strategy, business-governance relationships, and the applications of Artificial Intelligence technologies in management. Professor Jia investigates how AI tools can enhance employee creativity, the dynamics of human-AI collaboration in workplace settings, and the political strategies firms employ in different regulatory environments, particularly focusing on China-US business relations. Her work demonstrates that AI and human managers can form a complementary relationship where AI provides superior analytical content while human managers with strong people skills deliver that content effectively. Professor Jia's research portfolio shows a clear trajectory toward understanding the complex interactions between emerging technologies and traditional business practices. Her recent publications focus on AI's impact on creativity, fairness in performance evaluation, and the political economy of innovation, particularly examining how trade policies and government interventions affect corporate behavior. The Strategic Management Journal has featured her field experiments demonstrating how AI assistance combined with human managerial skills creates optimal workplace outcomes. Associate Editor, Strategic Management Journal Faculty Promotion, Marshall School of Business (2024-2025) Featured Research in Financial Times, South China Morning Post, and other major media outlets Editorial Board Member for multiple leading academic journals in strategic management Professor Jia actively mentors students and collaborates with researchers across disciplines. Her work with postdoctoral researcher Yidan Yin on AI-generated responses that make people feel 'heard' has received media attention. She teaches doctoral-level strategic management courses (MOR-603) and applied product management (MOR-531), emphasizing critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Her research has been supported by grants examining the impact of AI on workplace dynamics, political connections in international business, and innovation patterns under different regulatory regimes. Professor Jia's work bridges academic rigor with practical business applications, particularly in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI integration in management practices.

Alexandra Wongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Creative Cities and Cultural Policies
• Migration and Multiculturalism
• Urban Studies and Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandra Wong is a Research Fellow at Western Sydney University's Institute for Culture and Society (ICS), where she has been actively engaged since 2012. Her work focuses on transnational cultural flows, urban development, and migration studies within the Asia-Pacific context, with particular expertise in Chinese diaspora communities. Her educational background includes a PhD in Management (2009) from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc by Research in Business Studies (2001) from the same institution, an MLitt in Management, Economics and International Relations (2000) from the University of St Andrews, and a BSSc (Hons) in Journalism and Communications (1996) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Wong's research centers on three interconnected domains: creative cities and cultural policies , examining how urban spaces foster cultural production; migration and multiculturalism , particularly focusing on transnational Chinese communities; and urban studies and sustainable development , analyzing infrastructure challenges and equitable urban transitions. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges geography, urban studies, and cultural policy analysis. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with transnational urbanism, diaspora heritage, and cultural infrastructure across major journals including Geographical Research , Australian Geographer , and International Journal of Housing Policy , demonstrating growing influence in urban geography and migration studies. Dorothy R Taylor Award for best paper in Australian Geographer (2017) Edinburgh University Management School Travel Grant (2006) Triple Helix Conference Grant (2005) Outstanding Academic Award, Chinese University of Hong Kong (1994-1996) Wong has led significant research projects including the ARC Discovery Project 'The China Australia Heritage Corridor' (2017-2020) and the ARC Linkage Project 'Sydney's Chinatown in the Asian Century' (2012-2015). Her consultancy work with the City of Sydney and NSW Teachers' Federation demonstrates practical policy impact, particularly in cultural space analysis and refugee education. As an Engaged Research Fellow (2017-2019), she bridged academic research with government and industry needs through evidence-based reports that informed public policy discussions.

• Occupational Health Science
• Workplace Health Promotion
• Leadership Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stig Vinberg is a Professor at the Department of Health Sciences , Mid Sweden University. With over 30 years of experience, his career spans research, project leadership, and consultancy in Occupational Health Science , focusing on leadership behaviors , workplace health promotion , and small business development . He supervises Master/Bachelor theses and co-supervises PhD students, while teaching courses in Working Environment Strategist programs. His research explores organizational determinants of health outcomes, including Leadership in activity-based workplaces Small enterprise resilience during crises Food insecurity and metabolic disease linkages Work-life balance in public/private sectors Crisis management in mining industry Gender-based health disparities in SMEs Recent publications examine Covid-19 impacts on self-employed individuals, hybrid work environments , and health equity in urban populations. His work integrates salutogenic theory, policy analysis, and cross-cultural comparisons, with significant contributions to workplace health metrics and municipal organizational development. Professor Vinberg collaborates internationally, with fieldwork in Sweden, Canada, and Mozambique. Current projects include Attractive Municipal Workplaces and ABW transition studies . He maintains affiliations with research consortia across Europe and Northern Africa, emphasizing practical applications for organizational stakeholders.

Lucia Wuerschمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human Resource Management
• Digital Internal Communication
• Organisational Resilience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lucia Wuersch is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Charles Sturt University's School of Business, where she coordinates multiple HRM subjects including International Human Resource Management, Organisational Politics, Organisational Behaviour, and Strategic People Management. With an extensive intercultural background having studied and worked across European countries, Indonesia, and Australia, she brings global perspectives to her teaching and research. Her research focuses on the intersection of Human Resource Management and Digital Internal Communication, with particular expertise in Regional Work and Organisational Resilience and Transactional Analysis in Organisational settings. Over the past decade, her scholarly output has grown substantially, with 55 research outputs spanning from 2017 to projected 2025 publications. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work in Transactional Analysis toward contemporary applications in digital workplace transformation, organizational resilience, and community-based sustainability projects like pollinator gardens. Recent publications show increasing focus on digital communication strategies, remote work adaptations post-pandemic, and workplace safety in disaster-prone communities. Dr. Wuersch is actively involved in multiple research groups including the Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group, Business Grounded Theory Research Group, and Gulbali Research Institute. She collaborates extensively with international researchers, particularly with colleagues like Anja Neher, Fiona Small, and others on interdisciplinary projects bridging HRM, communication, and environmental sustainability. Her community engagement extends to practical applications through projects like the pollinator garden initiative at Charles Sturt University, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into tangible community benefits.

Yuqi Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Eco-Innovation
• Technology Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yuqi Peng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at Salisbury University. Their research focuses on supply chain innovation, eco-innovation, and the intersection of technology regulation with corporate social responsibility. Peng holds a PhD and has published widely on topics including waste management policies, microenterprise performance in developing economies, and R&D productivity in global networks. Notable research areas include analyzing U.S. state regulations' impact on producer eco-innovation, exploring mobile money's role in mitigating stockouts for African microenterprises, and studying bilateral R&D productivity in global supply chains. Their work frequently integrates data analytics with strategic business decisions, particularly in high-stakes environments like sporting mega-events. Peng's publications demonstrate a strong focus on actionable insights for sustainable business practices. They currently teach courses in operations management and supply chain systems at Salisbury University, bringing practical industry perspectives into academic instruction.

Monder Ramمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship
• Migrant Business Development
• Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Monder Ram is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME). His research focuses on addressing societal challenges related to diversity, inclusion, and economic development through the lens of ethnic minority and migrant entrepreneurship. He advises governmental bodies such as the APPG for BAME business owners, emphasizing policy advocacy and community organizing. Key research themes include: migrant entrepreneurship dynamics, productivity challenges in microbusinesses, and the interplay between policy and grassroots enterprise. He critiques policy effectiveness and advocates for inclusive frameworks that empower marginalized entrepreneurs. Notable Contributions: Longitudinal studies on refugee entrepreneurs, regulatory compliance in migrant businesses, and the role of transnational networks. Policy Engagement: Advising on strategies to support ethnic minority businesses in regions like the West Midlands. Awards: Appointed OBE for services to entrepreneurship and diversity. His work bridges academic research with actionable insights, emphasizing participatory approaches and critical engagement to foster equitable economic ecosystems.

Andrew Zeitlinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Policy
• Development Economics
• Public Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Zeitlin is an Associate Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. He also serves as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development, an Affiliated Professor at J-PAL, and a Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University. His research focuses on experimental methods to study how individual decision-making impacts state effectiveness, including public-sector incentives, tax policy, and social welfare programs. Zeitlin’s work emphasizes field and lab experiments in developing economies, particularly in Rwanda and Uganda. Key topics include performance contracts for civil servants, cash transfer program efficacy, and tax audit policies. In 2024, he received the Provost’s Distinguished Achievement in Research Award for contributions to teacher incentive studies in Rwanda. His recent articles explore cash vs. in-kind transfers, youth employment barriers, and public-sector performance reforms. Notable collaborations include work with Craig McIntosh on medium-term employment impacts and analyses of Rwanda’s tax evasion strategies. He has also contributed to policy discussions on refugee economic integration and small business development in conflict-affected regions. Zeitlin’s affiliations with global institutions like J-PAL and CGD reflect his commitment to applied policy research with real-world impact. His grants and projects focus on scalable solutions for governance challenges in Africa, combining rigorous empirical analysis with actionable insights for policymakers.

• Microfinance and Accountability
• Social and Environmental Accounting
• Dialogic Accounting Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Farzana Tanima is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of Wollongong (UOW). She holds a PhD from Victoria University of Wellington (2015) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting and Finance (2009). Her academic journey includes roles as Assistant Lecturer (2010–2016) and Lecturer (2016–2017) at VUW before joining UOW in 2017. Her teaching focuses on financial and management accounting, complemented by studies on accounting’s social and political contexts at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research interests center on dialogic accounting and accountability practices in developing countries, particularly Bangladesh. Key themes include microfinance-NGO dynamics, women’s empowerment, and participatory action research. She has explored the intersections of poverty, education access, and alternative accounting frameworks to empower marginalized groups. Recent work extends to sustainability in global industries, critical race theory applications, and decolonizing methodologies. Her grants include Microfinance and Women’s Empowerment (2023) and Targeted Researcher Support initiatives. Professional memberships include the Alternative Accounting Research Network, Center for Social and Environmental Accounting Research, and AFAANZ. Farzana actively engages in global academic networks, advocating for socially responsive accounting practices through collaborative research and policy advocacy.