Patrizia Dina holds a BA in Modern Languages with focus on Italian Literature and serves as a Repertoire Professor in Speech and Language at the Royal College of Music's Vocal & Opera department. She collaborates with major UK music institutions including the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Scottish Opera, BBC Singers, and LSO Chorus. Vocal coaching for opera and classical performance Italian-to-English and English-to-Italian opera translation Proofreading of Italian/English libretti and programs Performance of poetic recitations as demonstrated in Scottish Opera's Le Villi Her professional expertise combines linguistic scholarship with practical vocal training, supporting students and professional ensembles through language coaching and historical performance guidance. She maintains active affiliations with multiple conservatoires and opera companies across the UK. As a qualified London Tourist Guide specializing in music tours with operatic emphasis, she contributes to public engagement with classical music traditions. Her contact information includes institutional email addresses for Vocal Studies department inquiries.
Joanna Balewska, Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Instrumental Studies (Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań), is a distinguished pianist and harpsichordist specializing in chamber music and instrumental accompaniment . With habilitation awarded in 2018, she combines academic duties with active performance and pedagogical roles at Poznań's Secondary General Music School. Her career spans from baroque to contemporary works, particularly focusing on wind instrument collaborations and Polish compositions. Academic Affiliation: Paderewski Music Academy in Poznań Specializations: Piano, Harpsichord, Chamber Music Key Collaborations: Poznań Philharmonic, Łódź Music Academy, Polish National Heritage institutions Her research and practice emphasize cross-cultural musical synthesis , evidenced by projects like the Tôn-Thât Tiêt recordings and Balkan contemporary music collaborations. She has participated in doctoral committees and international masterclasses with renowned artists including Robertas Beinaris and Maurice Bourgue. Scientific recognitions include multiple teaching awards and the prestigious 2013 Zasłużony dla kultury polskiej distinction. Her discography spans modern compositions for saxophone/piano, oboe/keyboard, and operatic music applications, reflecting her commitment to expanding instrumental repertoire through performance-based scholarship.
Karl Vincent Høiseth serves as Professor in Design of Concrete Structures at NTNU's Department of Structural Engineering since 2002, concurrently holding an Adjunct Professorship in Masonry Structures since 2000. His research integrates computational mechanics with experimental validation for structural systems under extreme loading conditions. His academic credentials include: Dr Ing from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), 1992 (Thesis: Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to Transient Loading) MSc in Structural Engineering from NTH, 1981 Høiseth's research spans computational structural dynamics, Finite Element Method development, and experimental verification of mechanical models for reinforced concrete and masonry structures. His work directly informs building code recommendations through laboratory testing of material behavior under ice friction, snow loads, and transient forces. With over 30 years of research at SINTEF, NTNU, and TNO (Netherlands), his expertise bridges theoretical modeling and practical construction standards. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on masonry mechanics (2018-2025), concrete-ice interactions in cold regions (2015), and snow load physics (2006-2007). His current work updates Eurocode 6 standards while maintaining long-term investigation into structural durability under environmental stresses. As active member of SN/K 423 (Norway's national committee for CEN/TC 250/SC 6), he contributes to European structural design codes. His outreach includes frequent conference presentations on masonry engineering and structural reassessment techniques. Experimental work forms the foundation of his research methodology, utilizing 3D laser scanning and laboratory testing for structural validation. His leadership in NTNU's structural engineering group supports national infrastructure safety standards through applied research.
Tetsuhiko Yoshimura is a Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Shimane University , with a career spanning over 30 years in forestry engineering and environmental informatics. His work focuses on mechanized logging systems in mountainous regions, GNSS/GPS applications in forest surveying, and sustainable forest management under climate change. PhD in Forestry from Kyoto University Developed innovative models for forest road network optimization Pioneer in integrating information technology with traditional forestry practices His research emphasizes: Forest Harvesting Systems - Analyzing productivity in steep terrain GNSS Accuracy - Improving positioning under tree canopies Environmental Education - Developing technology-based learning systems Recent publications demonstrate: Advancements in light cable logging technology Climate change adaptation strategies for East Asian forests Comparative studies of Japanese and European cable systems Economic analysis of small-scale biomass utilization He teaches courses in: Forest Informatics Timber Harvesting Methods Geospatial Surveying Forestry Statistics Professional affiliations: Japanese Forest Society (since 1994) Forest Utilization Society (since 1994) Forest Economics Society (since 2024)
Kateryna Novikova serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at SWPS University's Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw, where she contributes to both the Department of Sociology and the Center for the Study of History and Justice. Her academic profile bridges sociological theory, historical analysis, and contemporary digital society research with particular emphasis on Central and Eastern European contexts. Her research program centers on digital sociology methodologies including ethnography, discourse analysis, and content analysis. Key investigation areas encompass public discourses on emerging technologies, human agency within digital ecosystems, micro-entrepreneurship dynamics, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms in social innovation. Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of how digital transformations reshape labor markets, social identity formation, and organizational human capital. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a distinctive interdisciplinary trajectory connecting Soviet-era cultural studies with contemporary digital challenges. Her work consistently examines labor transformation across temporal contexts—from Soviet cinematic representations to modern platform economies—while maintaining focus on Polish societal evolution within European frameworks. Methodologically, she integrates qualitative digital ethnography with historical comparative analysis. Dr. Novikova actively participates in international research ecosystems as an expert evaluator for major funding bodies including the Polish Academy of Sciences, COST, FNRS Belgium, and EU education agencies. Her practical engagement includes serving as Managing Editor of Statistics Poland's 'Statistics in Transition' journal (2020) and collaborating with Internews on digital civil society development (2020-2021). She co-founded Poland's Digital Sociology Section and participates in the Polish Sociological Association's Social Anthropology Section. At SWPS University, she teaches courses on diversity and community building, intercultural communication, business etiquette, and digital transformation's societal impacts. Her pedagogical approach connects theoretical frameworks with contemporary case studies examining technology's influence on social capital and organizational behavior.
Manuel Gangl, a clarinetist and musicologist, is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Music at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since September 2020. His work bridges musical performance, pedagogy, and historical research, with a focus on clarinet studies. Research Interests : His expertise spans Music Performance , Woodwind Instruments , and Clarinet Pedagogy , informed by his doctoral studies in musicology and professional experience as a second clarinetist with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra (2011-2017). Publications : Gangl has authored a book on E-flat clarinet and a fingering chart, both in 2020, which emphasize technical refinement and educational innovation in clarinet instruction.
Nicolas Berland serves as a Professor at Paris-Dauphine University, where he has established himself as a leading scholar in management control and organizational management. His office is located in room P416, with contact numbers 01 44 05 40 04 and 06 62 45 04 36. With a prolific academic career spanning several decades, Professor Berland has developed a distinctive research approach focused on the intersection of management control with strategic processes and organizational management. Professor Berland's research spans multiple dimensions of management control systems, with particular emphasis on their historical development, contemporary applications, and future trajectories. His work critically examines traditional budgeting practices, exploring alternatives such as management without budgets and the relationship between accounting systems and organizational behavior. A significant strand of his research addresses the application of management control in public sector organizations and its relationship to sustainable development initiatives. He has also investigated the evolving role of financial directors and the impact of artificial intelligence on management control systems. Analysis of Professor Berland's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on organizational complexity, the tensions between different control mechanisms, and the adaptation of management control to contemporary challenges including environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and financialization. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how accounting practices intersect with broader organizational phenomena, often employing historical and critical perspectives to challenge conventional wisdom in the field. The methodological diversity in his research portfolio, ranging from historical analysis to contemporary case studies, reflects his comprehensive approach to understanding management control in practice. Throughout his career, Professor Berland has contributed extensively to academic discourse through editorial roles, including serving on the editorial board of Comptabilité contrôle audit. His leadership in the academic community is further evidenced by his participation in numerous conferences and his contributions to major reference works in management control. As an educator, he has shaped the field through textbooks and teaching materials that have influenced generations of management control practitioners and scholars.
Sandra Lyndon is a Reader in Childhood and Social Policy within the Department of Childhood, Social Work and Social Care at the University of Chichester. She serves as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Level 6 programme and teaches across Early Childhood Studies degrees, leveraging extensive professional experience working with children and families in early years settings. Her educational background includes a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, MSc in Educational Psychology, MSc in Experimental Psychology, PGCE in Primary Education, and BA (Hons) in Sociology and Politics. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at the University of Sussex, her research examines narratives of poverty in early childhood. Lyndon's research centers on child poverty through multiple lenses: analyzing practitioner narratives, developing poverty intervention strategies, and examining systemic barriers. Her work reveals how poverty narratives become entangled with welfare systems and professional identities, particularly highlighting the 'poverty paradox' where practitioners experiencing poverty themselves support impoverished families. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on health and wellbeing leadership in schools serving disadvantaged communities. She actively contributes to widening participation initiatives, notably through bridging modules supporting homeless individuals into higher education. Her methodological expertise in narrative analysis and co-research approaches informs both her academic work and practical interventions in educational settings. Lyndon maintains active engagement with preschool practitioners through international studies on post-pandemic poverty responses and intergenerational projects fostering meaningful connections between young children and older adults.
Jean-Paul TCHANKAM is a full-time professor at Kedge Business School Bordeaux specializing in strategy, sustainable development and entrepreneurship. He serves as the educational director of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at BEM-Dakar and Abidjan, extending his academic influence across multiple continents. His research primarily focuses on organizational performance, strategic management, and entrepreneurship , with particular attention to contexts in developing economies. Professor TCHANKAM has established himself as a leading scholar in social auditing and corporate responsibility, evidenced by his co-authorship of "The Encyclopedia of Social Auditing and Corporate Responsibility" (EMS Paris 2012) and other significant publications including "Reinventing Leadership" (2017), "Learning for Performance" (2018), and "Africa Positive Impact" (2020). His recent scholarly output demonstrates a diverse research portfolio spanning organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, financial economics, and sustainable development. His work frequently examines business contexts in Africa, particularly Cameroon, with numerous publications analyzing SMEs, gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, and the impact of digital technologies on business practices in developing economies. Laureate of the National Academy of Sciences, Belles-Lettres, and Arts of Bordeaux Associate member of CEPN-CNRS-Paris Member of the Scientific Council of the Academy of Management Sciences of Paris (ASMP) Member of the Scientific and Evaluation Committee of the journal "Questions de Management" Co-president of the International Institute of Social Auditing for Sub-Saharan Africa Professor TCHANKAM has supervised numerous doctoral students through the DBA program at BEM-Dakar and Abidjan, fostering academic and professional development across Francophone Africa. His leadership in social auditing initiatives demonstrates a commitment to practical applications of academic research for societal benefit.
Dr. Matteo Pangallo is an Associate Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. A former Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard University, he specializes in Shakespeare studies, early modern drama, theater history, and the history of the book. His research examines the complex connections between plays and their historical contexts, with particular focus on performance practices, authorship, textual transmission, and audience reception. Dr. Pangallo's work often explores "the edges of theatrical and literary history" and how these peripheral areas transform our understanding of central narratives. His influential 2017 monograph Playwriting Playgoers in Shakespeare's Theater examines how working- and middle-class amateur dramatists translated their love of the stage into their own scripts, providing insight into how Shakespeare's audience experienced and understood theatrical performances. Dr. Pangallo's research program includes an anticipated trilogy examining early modern theatrical culture, with Strange Company: Foreign Performers in Medieval and Early Modern England currently in progress and Theatrical Failure in Early Modern England planned. He is also co-editor of Teaching the History of the Book and Shakespeare's Audiences , and serves as founder and editor of the Database of English Manuscript Drama (DEManD), a comprehensive resource for early modern play manuscripts. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with a "Best Essay in Theatre History" prize from Early Theatre , the 2011 Open Paper Competition prize from the Shakespeare Association of America, and a 2022 VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Seed Grant. Dr. Pangallo has also received research support from the Bibliographical Society of the United Kingdom, The Malone Society, and the Shakespeare Association of America. Beyond his academic work, Dr. Pangallo is an active theatrical director and dramaturge who has worked with multiple theater companies, and he maintains interests in book collecting, gardening, and local government service.
Sarah Fayen Scarlett is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Michigan Technological University. She specializes in social history with a focus on architecture, landscapes, objects, and artworks, exploring how the built environment reflects and shapes human beliefs.
Markus C. Becker is a Professor in Strategic Organization Design at the Department of Business & Management, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. He is affiliated with the Strategic Organization Design (SOD) VIP and the Digital Democracy Centre. His research focuses on organizational routines, adaptation, and learning in organizations, with significant contributions to understanding how routines create both stability and change in organizational contexts. PhD in Management, Cambridge University, 2001 MPhil in Management, Cambridge University, 1998 MSc in Economics and Management (Dipl.Oec.), Witten/Herdecke University, Germany, 1997 Professor Becker's primary research interest centers on how organizations adapt and learn , particularly when work is accomplished through organizational routines . His work explores the dual nature of routines as both sources of inertia and foundations for adaptation. He has made significant theoretical contributions to routine theory, including seminal reviews and frameworks for empirical research. His recent work extends into digital twins of organizations, examining how digital representations can inform organization design theory and practice. His research bridges management theory, evolutionary economics, and information systems. Becker's publication trajectory shows a clear evolution from foundational work on routine theory toward digital transformation of organizational processes. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate increasing focus on digital twins of organizations and their implications for design, while maintaining his core interest in routines, adaptation, and innovation. His work spans multiple domains including healthcare innovation, economic policy, and knowledge management, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of organizational studies. Fulbright Scholar (Stanford), 2005 Outstanding Reviewer Award, 2015 Outstanding Reviewer Award, 2014 Professor Becker has supervised more than 50 Master's theses and served as principal supervisor for 2 PhD students with a second supervisor role for 1 additional PhD student. His research has received significant funding, including a 3-year research project on innovation routines (2005-2008) from the Agence Nationale de Recherche (ANR) as part of the Young Researcher Program, where he served as principal investigator. He currently supervises the active PhD project "Understanding DAOs challenges and opportunities for contrasting climate change" (2024-2027). Becker is affiliated with the Strategic Organization Design (SOD) research unit at the University of Southern Denmark and maintains connections with international research networks focused on organizational routines, evolutionary economics, and digital organization design. He has co-organized multiple workshops on organization routines and served on the organizing committee of the DRUID Conference since 2011, demonstrating sustained engagement with the scholarly community.
Giovanni Pesce is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University Newcastle. His work bridges historical building knowledge with modern material science to develop sustainable construction solutions. With expertise spanning building archaeology, material characterization, and traditional construction techniques, he contributes significantly to the field of low-carbon construction materials. His educational background includes: Civil Engineering PhD from University of Bath (2014) Materials Engineering PhD from University of Genoa (2006) Architecture MSc from University of Genoa (1999) Pesce's research focuses on decoding empirical knowledge from historical construction practices to develop modern sustainable building materials. His multidisciplinary approach combines material science, building archaeology, and conservation techniques to create lime-based materials with reduced environmental impact. He explores how traditional methods can inform contemporary construction challenges while preserving historical authenticity. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on lime chemistry, mortar analysis, and historical construction techniques. Recent work examines the effects of various additives on material properties, radiocarbon dating of historical mortars, and the scientific validation of traditional lime mixing methods. His research bridges archaeological investigation with modern material science to advance sustainable construction practices. Pesce maintains active professional affiliations: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3) Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland Architects Registration Board (ARB) Institute of Civil Engineering (ICE) Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) He supervises postgraduate research including Tyler Lott Johnston's work on bio-based construction materials. His research portfolio includes multiple projects with Historic England, investigating mortar properties for Hadrian's Wall and York Minster Cathedral conservation. Pesce also served as co-investigator on an EPSRC-funded project examining atomistic modeling of lime in construction materials at the University of Bath.
Brian Hogan is an Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology in the Liberal Arts and Sciences department at Berklee College of Music. As both an ethnomusicologist and professional drummer, he bridges academic scholarship with musical performance, focusing on the relationship between music, culture, and power, particularly in African and African American contexts. Hogan holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from UCLA, where his dissertation "Enemy Music: Blind Birifor Xylophonists of Northwest Ghana" was nominated for the CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation award. He earned highest honors in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz and completed a certificate in drum set performance from Berklee College of Music in 1998. His research explores how music serves as a vehicle for cultural empathy and social change, with particular focus on gender, disability, class, and ethnicity in African, African American, and diasporic contexts. Hogan has conducted extensive fieldwork in West Africa on xylophone music, examining the spiritual dimensions of ableism for blind musicians and how women in low literacy communities use song to contest structured inequalities. His work also addresses historical memory, speech surrogation, musical change, and global percussive practice. Hogan's scholarly output reveals consistent themes across ethnomusicology, disability studies, and gender studies, with particular attention to West African musical traditions. His publications demonstrate a methodological approach that combines ethnographic fieldwork with performance practice, creating a unique scholarly perspective that values both academic analysis and embodied musical knowledge. Hogan has received notable recognition for his work: University Fellowship at UCLA (2006-2009) International Institute Research Grant from UCLA (2006) Highest honors in anthropology at UC Santa Cruz (2003) Honors for senior thesis in ethnomusicology at UC Santa Cruz (2003) UCLA nominee for CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation (2013-2014) As an educator, Hogan draws upon his dual expertise in ethnomusicology and performance to create dynamic classroom experiences. His background as a professional drummer across multiple traditions (jazz, West African, Afro-Cuban, and Balkan) informs his teaching approach, which emphasizes concise performance demonstrations to connect music history with contemporary practice. He has studied with notable musicians including Kenny Burrell, Ray Brown, George Marsh, and Clayton Cameron. Beyond academia, Hogan serves as CTO of PVComplete, Inc., a solar software company, demonstrating his commitment to applying technology to meaningful problems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science, music technology, and social change initiatives.
Przemysław Garsztka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Econometrics , Institute of Informatics and Quantitative Economics , Poznan University of Economics . His research focuses on financial markets, banking, sustainability performance, and household economics, with expertise in econometric modeling and risk assessment. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: Poznan University of Economics Department: Econometrics Research Interests Garsztka specializes in: Financial market liquidity and information asymmetry Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in banking sectors Household production dynamics and gender roles Portfolio diversification and risk modeling Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for efficiency assessment Technological impacts on microenterprise finance Publications Overview His work spans financial modeling, banking risk assessment, and household economics. Recent publications emphasize sustainability performance in banking, gender and family time allocation, and technological impacts on microenterprises. Historical papers focus on liquidity measurement, capital structure, and econometric applications in financial and educational sectors.
