Jeanet Sinding Bentzen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen, with affiliations at CAGE (Warwick University), SoDa Labs (Monash University), and as a CEPR Research Affiliate. Her work bridges political economy , cultural values , and long-term economic development , focusing on how religiosity shapes institutions and outcomes. Education : PhD and MSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen. Research : Uses global datasets and historical analysis to study religion's economic impacts, including disasters, pandemics, and pre-industrial institutions. Teaching : Offers courses on Economic History, Philosophy of Science, and Economics of Culture. Article Trends : Recent work examines religious legislation , cultural assimilation , and firm-level productivity , combining big data with case studies from 2025 to 2018. Media coverage includes The Economist , The Washington Post , and Boston Globe . Scientific Awards : Dagbladet Informations PhD Cup (2012) Sapere Aude Research Leader (2020) Key Collaborations : Works with institutions in Denmark, UK, Australia, and U.S., covering religion-economics intersections, historical institutions, and disaster response.
Professor Daniel Donoghue is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Durham University, specializing in remote sensing applications for archaeology, forestry, and coastal ecology. He has developed processing methods for high spectral resolution optical imaging, including the commercial T-Spectra package, and leads research on woodland structure assessment, archaeological prospection using declassified satellite imagery (e.g., CORONA), and catchment sensitivity modelling. His work is supported by organizations such as NERC, the European Commission, and the Environment Agency. His research focuses on airborne and satellite remote sensing for archaeological landscape assessment, forest monitoring, and coastal habitat change. He has pioneered techniques for using thermal infrared imagery in archaeology, quantifying woodland volume in UK upland forests, and analyzing land cover change in Bangladesh. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geographical information systems with environmental modelling to address challenges in resource management and ecological conservation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on forest dynamics under climate stress, mangrove ecosystem conservation, and archaeological heritage protection. His work leverages satellite and LiDAR data to monitor drought impacts on European beech forests, carbon sequestration in mangroves, and looting in conflict zones like Syria. This reflects a consistent trajectory toward solving real-world environmental and cultural preservation challenges through advanced remote sensing. Professor Donoghue has supervised over ten PhD students, including Anthony Beck (NERC studentship on satellite archaeology), Nikolaos Galiatsatos (HSSF scholarship on declassified imagery), and Commonwealth scholars studying Bangladesh's land cover changes. His externally funded projects include a European Commission LIFE-Environment grant (€249,000), a British National Space Centre partnership (£44,000), and Environment Agency contracts for sediment analysis. He co-founded the Archaeological Special Interest Group of the Remote Sensing Society and the Scottish Fisheries Co-ordination Centre, where he oversees IT systems for catchment management. His collaborations with the British Geological Survey and Durham County Council demonstrate applied research translating into environmental policy and conservation practice.
Prof. Dr. Rafaela Kraus is a Professor of Business and Human Resource Management at the Faculty of Business Administration of the Bundeswehr University Munich, where she has been serving since 2006. She currently holds the position of Vice President for Entrepreneurship and the University Sector for Applied Sciences. Prof. Kraus has established significant initiatives including founders@unibw (2019), the entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship center, and SpaceFounders (2021), the European SpaceTech accelerator program. She previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration (2010-2014) and Vice Dean (2014-2019), where she developed the Human Resources Management degree program. Prof. Kraus's research focuses on business and human resource management with particular emphasis on leadership, organizational psychology, innovation and change management, personal branding, and qualitative social research. Her applied research explores intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, defense/dual-use innovation, transformation in industries like automotive and defense, leadership and organizational culture in public sector organizations. Her work demonstrates a strong connection between academic research and practical applications in both military and civilian contexts. Her recent publications reveal a clear research trajectory centered on innovation in public sector organizations, particularly defense institutions. The articles show increasing focus on space technology commercialization, digital transformation, and the intersection of military and civilian innovation ecosystems. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in how leadership principles from military contexts can be translated to civilian business environments. Prof. Kraus has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's theses across topics including leadership, human resource management, digital transformation, and defense innovation. Her students have produced research on empowerment in the Bundeswehr, IT security in HR management, leadership during the pandemic, and various aspects of organizational change. She has mentored award-winning theses recognized by the German Society for Defense Technology and the Friends' Association of the Bundeswehr University Munich. Prof. Kraus leads several significant initiatives including founders@unibw, which promotes startup culture and entrepreneurial skills development, and BASED (Munich Digital Hub Security & Defense), which launched in September 2024. She was project manager of the Innovation Center of the Bundeswehr Center for Digitalization and Technology Research until 2025. Her work connects academic research with practical applications through partnerships with business and public sector organizations.
Claudia Brözel is a Professor for Tourism Economics and Tourism Marketing at Eberswalde University of Applied Sciences, where she serves as Program Director for the Master's program in Sustainable Tourism Management. She has held this position since 2012 and is actively involved in multiple leadership roles including membership in the Senate (since 2023) and Chair of the Examination Board (since 2022). Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to tourism research, particularly in sustainable and digital tourism. Brözel earned her PhD from Technical University Dresden in 2011 with a dissertation on internet transactions in the travel industry. She completed her Master's in International Tourism Management at Heilbronn University and holds a Diplom in Tourism Business Administration from the same institution. Her educational background also includes studies at the University of Bern in Switzerland focusing on ecology and tourism. Her research focuses on critical contemporary issues in tourism including gender equality, digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable marketing. She examines how digital technologies impact tourism business models while maintaining ethical considerations and sustainability principles. Her work particularly emphasizes women's career opportunities in the tourism sector and how systemic approaches can enhance management practices. Brözel's publications reveal a strong focus on sustainable tourism practices, with particular attention to consumer behavior regarding sustainable travel products. Her recent work explores digital transformation in tourism, examining how data integration and digital business models can support more sustainable industry practices. She has published extensively on e-tourism, sustainable marketing, and the challenges of implementing sustainability in tourism operations. Director of Education and Overall Chair ENTER21 (2021) Director of Education as Board Member of International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (2018-2021) Member of the Jury for Global Online Marketing Academic Challenge (GOMAC) Appointment to the Tourism Advisory Board of the State of Brandenburg (since 2016) As Program Director for the Master's in Sustainable Tourism Management, Brözel supervises numerous master's theses and leads the Master Colloquium on Social Entrepreneurship. She has secured significant research funding for projects including DIANA-T (2024-2026) focusing on digital services for sustainable tourism, and Move for Female Transformation (2024) aimed at improving women's career opportunities in tourism. Her work with netzvitamine as an advisor demonstrates her industry engagement beyond academia. Brözel leads the Center for Data Science at HNEE (since 2020) and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Smart Tourism (since 2021). Her research team works across multiple projects examining sustainable tourism practices, digital transformation, and gender equality in the tourism industry. She collaborates with various stakeholders including small and medium tourism enterprises, government bodies, and international organizations to translate research into practical applications.
Eren Akkan is an Associate Professor at Kedge Business School, specializing in international mobility, global work, and managing diverse workforces. He teaches cross-cultural management, organizational behavior, and human resource management courses. PhD from IESE Business School (Spain) Research examines transitions in global careers, social relations evolution, and mobility's societal impact Published in top journals: Journal of International Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology His recent publications focus on cultural intelligence, expatriate innovativeness, forced migrants' business performance, and skilled migrants' career embeddedness. Articles explore how international experiences shape global careers and the role of supervisor-subordinate dynamics in cross-cultural settings. Prior to academia, he worked as an engineer, project manager, and account manager in multinational telecom and IT companies, bringing practical insights to his research and teaching.
Leanne M. Currie is an Associate Professor at the UBC School of Nursing , part of the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. Her work bridges nursing practice with health informatics, focusing on technology-mediated stigma reduction, usability design, and equity in digital health platforms. Nursing Informatics Health Information Technology Virtual Health Systems Stigma Reduction in Digital Platforms Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Technology Community and Rural Health Equity Her recent research explores EHR compatibility, mHealth adoption, and the social determinants of critical illness recovery. She develops tailored digital tools for patient self-management and integrates Indigenous knowledge frameworks into health informatics curricula. Her work emphasizes human-centered design, safety in clinical technology, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Dr. Currie's publications highlight partnerships with healthcare providers to address technology-related safety events, co-design of person-centered apps, and the impact of digital tools on nurse emotional exhaustion. She actively contributes to defining anti-stigma design guidelines and advancing fair classification systems in health equity.
Dr Graham Harrison serves as Associate Professor of International Political Economy in Durham University's School of Government and International Affairs, joining the institution in 2019 after establishing a distinguished 25-year academic career focused on African political economy and development. His research critically examines neoliberal governance structures, democratic transitions, and the representation of Africa in Western public discourse through extensive fieldwork across Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. Education: PhD (1999) specializing in democratisation processes in rural Mozambique Harrison's research trajectory reveals evolving yet interconnected themes: early work analyzed grassroots democratisation in Mozambique ( The Politics of Democratisation in Rural Mozambique , 2000), followed by critical examinations of World Bank interventions ( The World Bank and Africa , 2004; Neoliberal Africa , 2010). His mid-career shifted to cultural analysis of Africa's representation in British identity ( The African Presence , 2013), while recent scholarship investigates normative tensions in Rwandan development models. His teaching emphasizes global political economy, post-colonial states, and the political economy of poverty. Analysis of his 2016-2019 publications demonstrates sustained critique of authoritarian neoliberalism's impact on African capitalist transformation, alongside investigations into UK development policy under austerity and Rwanda's contested developmental state model. These works consistently challenge technocratic development paradigms by foregrounding political power dynamics and historical context. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships documented in available materials While the text confirms Harrison's 25 years of lecturing experience and development of new teaching modules at Durham, it provides no explicit details regarding doctoral students or grant funding. His extensive multi-country fieldwork, however, strongly indicates successful research project leadership and funding acquisition throughout his career. No laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams are referenced in the provided institutional profile.
Daniel Madigan is a Professor of Sport and Health Psychology at York St John University, serving as Research Lead for the School of Science, Technology and Health. With a PhD from the University of Kent, his work investigates burnout across sports, education, and healthcare, including its predictors, consequences, and prevention strategies. He also explores perfectionism in achievement contexts and has secured funding from organizations like the World Anti-Doping Agency and Swedish Research Council. Key research areas: Burnout mechanisms, perfectionism dynamics, doping ethics Active in postgraduate supervision at PhD and MSc levels Recipient of multiple international research grants Published over 20 studies in top journals (Psychology of Sport and Exercise, European Journal of Sport Science, etc.) His research group Motivation, Performance, and Wellbeing (MPaW) drives cross-disciplinary analysis of mental health in high-performance environments. Current work includes the Perfectionistic Climate Questionnaire-Sport (PCQ-S) validation and longitudinal studies on athlete burnout. He actively welcomes postgraduate research collaborations.
Michael Bognanno is a Professor of Economics and Department Chair at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1990 and has been at Temple since then, serving as Chair of the Economics Department and Director of Economics and Business at Temple University Japan. Prior to Temple, he worked as a compensation consultant for DCA Stanton, Industrial Relations Specialist for the U.S. Department of Labor, and Economist for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He is also a Research Fellow at IZA (Institute of Labor Economics) since June 2004. His research focuses on labor economics and personnel economics, particularly examining compensation structures, promotion systems, tournament incentives in workplace settings, executive pay, job displacement penalties, and hierarchical structures in organizations. His work often analyzes how incentives affect worker behavior and career progression within corporate environments. Bognanno's publications span from the 1990s through the late 2010s, with his most recent work focusing on topics like efficient markets and CEO compensation, high-powered performance pay and its effects on non-monetary motivation, and promotion determinants in corporate hierarchies. His research has appeared in prestigious journals including the Journal of Labor Economics, Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, Management Science, and Japan and the World Economy. Bognanno has been recognized as an expert commentator on labor market conditions, having been interviewed by WHYY-FM about the Philadelphia-area job market in June 2023 and featured in WalletHub articles regarding state unemployment rates and hiring challenges in 2022. His expertise is particularly sought after for analysis of current labor market trends, executive compensation practices, and the economic implications of workplace incentive structures.
Professor Mark Dershwitz is affiliated with the UMass Chan Medical School under the T.H. Chan School of Medicine , specifically the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine . He holds a PhD in Pharmacology (1982) and an MD (1982), both from Northwestern University , with postdoctoral training in anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital (1984-88). His research focuses on the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of intravenous anesthetics , particularly remifentanil and morphine . He pioneered studies on remifentanil’s esterase-mediated metabolism, demonstrating its consistent short duration even in patients with hepatic or renal failure . His work on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) includes the first dose-response analysis of ondansetron and a safety reevaluation of droperidol , challenging its boxed warning. Recent articles highlight his expertise in anesthetic pharmacology , with trends in AI applications in medical education (e.g., ChatGPT-4 in board exams), opioid-PONV interactions , and clinical trial design involving human volunteers. His scientific awards include the 2017 Lamar Soutter Award for Excellence in Medical Education Multiple Outstanding Medical Educator Awards (2002-2016) 2001 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Oakland University
Tijs Slaats is an Associate Professor in the Software, Data, People & Society section at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Business Process Management with particular emphasis on declarative and hybrid process notations to provide flexible workflow support for knowledge workers, funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research. His educational background includes: M.Sc. in Information Technology from IT University of Copenhagen Ph.D. in Computer Science from IT University of Copenhagen (supervised by Thomas Hildebrandt) Dr. Slaats specializes in declarative process modeling, particularly Dynamic Condition Response (DCR) graphs which enable flexible workflow systems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in cross-organizational settings. Recent research extends into blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and applications in sensitive domains like asylum processing and refugee law. He combines formal methods with empirical evaluation to ensure both correctness and usability of workflow systems. His publication pattern shows increasing application of process mining techniques to blockchain technologies and socially impactful domains, while maintaining core research in Business Process Management. Notable trends include integration of DCR graphs with smart contracts, privacy-preserving techniques for asylum data, and object-centric approaches to process discovery. Research funding includes: Hybrid Business Process Management Technologies project (Danish Council for Independent Research) Technologies for Flexible Cross-organizational Case Management Systems (FLExCMS) industrial Ph.D. project Alongside his academic work, Dr. Slaats maintains strong industry connections through Exformatics A/S where he developed the DCR Graphs workflow solution (www.dcrgraphs.net), and previously worked as a software engineer in the Dutch e-commerce sector. His dual expertise in academia and industry ensures his research addresses real-world workflow challenges while maintaining theoretical rigor.
Gaang Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, where he joined in 2022 after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research pioneers 'sympathetic' built environments that enhance safety, health, productivity, and comfort for workers and users through integration of wearable biosensors, AI, extended reality, and robotics with psychophysiological theories. Education: Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2022) - Emphasis: Construction Engineering and Management; Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery and Engineering Graduate Certificate in Computational Discovery and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2022) M.S. in Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea (2012) - Emphasis: Construction Engineering and Management B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea (2010) Dr. Lee combats technological exclusion for marginalized groups (construction workers, older adults) by developing empathetic technologies for workplaces, buildings, and urban spaces. His work applies human sensing, AI, and digital twins to create environments that adapt to diverse human needs, with key projects spanning psychophysiological safety monitoring, human-robot collaboration, and inclusive urban design. He integrates psychophysiological and socio-cognitive theories to address real-world gaps in construction engineering and computer science. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in AI-driven safety hazard identification, biosensor-based stress/fatigue monitoring, and virtual reality for construction team dynamics. A critical emerging focus is equity-centered technology design, with increasing publications addressing inclusive built environments and technological access for vulnerable populations through graph-based algorithms, domain adaptation, and interpretable AI models. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Lee actively recruits students for his 'Empathetics' research group starting in 2026, prioritizing candidates with empathy, research motivation, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. While specific grants are not detailed, his research program receives institutional support from the University of Alberta and likely external funding given its interdisciplinary scope and industry relevance. He leads the 'Empathetics' research group (part of Attentive Hub) which emphasizes diversity as fundamental to innovation. Current projects include psychophysiological monitoring for occupational safety, trustable human-robot collaboration systems, and extended reality frameworks for empathetic built environments. The group collaborates with IHT LAB (https://www.iht-lab.com/) and focuses on deploying technologies that make daily surroundings safe, healthy, and truly inclusive for all individuals.
Sally Pusede is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia's College of Arts & Sciences, where she directs atmospheric chemistry research and co-leads the Repair Lab. Her work bridges atmospheric science and environmental justice through measurements from ground, aircraft, and satellite platforms in urban and agricultural environments. Dr. Pusede earned her Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley in 2014. Her educational background established the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach combining chemical measurements with community engagement. As an atmospheric chemist, Pusede investigates reactive nitrogen cycles, greenhouse gas emissions (particularly nitrous oxide), and neighborhood-level air pollution disparities. Her research employs spatial and temporal variability analysis to derive mechanistic insights into urban atmospheric processes, with emphasis on how pollution adversely affects human health and ecosystems. She is co-director of UVA's Repair Lab, which develops community-based solutions to environmental justice issues like coal dust pollution in Hampton Roads and industrial swine facility impacts in North Carolina. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: 1) Quantifying air pollution inequality using satellite remote sensing (especially nitrogen dioxide and ammonia), 2) Investigating reactive nitrogen chemistry in urban-agricultural interfaces, and 3) Developing community-driven repair frameworks for environmental justice. Her work consistently demonstrates how neighborhood-level pollution disparities contribute to health outcomes and ozone formation, particularly in communities of color. Dr. Pusede's scientific contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards including: Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), Biden Administration, 2024 Future Horizons in Climate Science Turco Lectureship, American Geophysical Union, 2022 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, 2021 NASA New Investigator Program Award, 2021 Environmental Sciences Organization Faculty Teaching Award, University of Virginia, 2016 She mentors graduate students through the Pusede Lab while securing major grants from NSF, NASA, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Her teaching portfolio includes EVSC 4380 (Air Pollution and Environmental Justice), EVSC 4490/7490 (Air Pollution), EVSC 5350 (Atmospheric Chemistry), and EVSC 3300 (Atmosphere and Weather). The Repair Lab operates as an interdisciplinary environmental justice hub where Pusede collaborates with community practitioners, embedding researchers in Virginia communities through its practitioner-in-residence program. This lab focuses on coal dust pollution in Hampton Roads and industrial swine facility impacts in Eastern North Carolina, using satellite data to document environmental injustices while co-developing solutions with affected residents.
Michael Sauder is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Sociology at the University of Iowa. His research focuses on the sociology of organizations, culture, inequality, and social and political organization. He holds a PhD from Northwestern University. His work explores the unintended consequences of accountability measures, particularly through his 2016 co-authored book Engines of Anxiety: Educational Rankings, Reputation, and Accountability , which received multiple awards including the Shelton Prize and Clifford Geertz Prize. Current research investigates the sociological dimensions of luck and its role in shaping inequality. Key contributions include studies on rankings' impact on institutions, organizational metrics, and public health initiatives. He serves as editor of Contemporary Sociology and has held visiting fellowships at institutions like Harvard University and the Obermann Center for Advanced Study. Awards: Shelton Prize, Clifford Geertz Prize, ASA Section Awards Professional Roles: Chair-Elect of ASA's Organizations, Occupations, and Work Section Key Projects: Sociology of luck, evaluation systems, and health policy implementation His interdisciplinary approach bridges organizational theory, culture studies, and policy analysis, with practical applications in healthcare and education reform.
Prof. Dr. Johannes Wolf is a Professor of Business Administration (Dual Study Program) at the Hamburg Distance Learning University (since 2012) and previously served as Chancellor of the university (2013–2020). He also held roles as Professor of Logistics Management and (Founding) Dean of the Logistics Management Department at the European University of Applied Sciences (EUFH) in Brühl. His career includes over 30 years of academic and professional experience in logistics, supply chain management, and business systems. Education: Johannes Wolf holds a doctorate in Business Administration from Fernuniversität Hagen (1986) with a thesis on industrial energy use and production planning, following a degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne. Research interests focus on logistics management, supply chain optimization, ERP system implementation, dual study programs, and educational frameworks for business and logistics disciplines. He has contributed to over 50 publications, including handbooks and peer-reviewed articles on topics like IT systems in logistics, risk management, and competency development. He is a member of the Federal Association of Logistics (BVL) and the German Informatics Society (GI), and has served as an external expert for institutional accreditation reviews by the German Science Council. Key professional roles include management consultancy work (1993–2003) and early career roles in organizational controlling and energy procurement in industry.
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