Hajo A. Reijers is a Professor at the University of Utrecht, Netherlands, with a former affiliation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on Business Process Management (BPM), Process Mining, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), emphasizing practical applications in healthcare, organizational processes, and human-computer interaction. He contributes to developing tools like SWORD for detecting workarounds and DEUCE for auditing electronic health records. His work spans algorithm development for process discovery, predictive analytics, and optimization techniques. Key areas include analyzing event logs, modeling workplace behavior, and enhancing process transparency. Reijers collaborates extensively with industry partners, addressing challenges in process automation, employee acceptance of AI, and ethical monitoring. His contributions to conferences like BPM, CAiSE, and ICIS highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining computer science with organizational studies. Notable projects include frameworks for task mining, reinforcement learning in care processes, and pattern recognition in government transparency assessments. Research initiatives often involve cross-disciplinary teams, exploring topics like workplace well-being through process mining, decision-making support systems, and overcoming barriers to BPM adoption. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world impact, influencing both academic discourse and practical business solutions.
Dr. Peyman Badakhshan is a Researcher at the Chair of Information Systems and Business Process Management at the University of Münster. His expertise spans Business Process Management, Process Mining, and Industrial Engineering. Educational background includes a PhD in Business/Managerial Economics from Universität Liechtenstein, an MSc in Information Systems, and an M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering. Research focuses on operationalizing process analytics across domains like supply chain, healthcare, and manufacturing. Recent work develops frameworks for agile BPM and process mining tools, with applications in medical training, emergency services, and industrial process optimization. Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in mapping business process landscapes, developing diagnostic instruments, and creating large-scale datasets for academic use. Research integrates methodologies from decision analysis, fuzzy logic, and pattern recognition to solve complex operational challenges.
Prof. Finn Wynstra is a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and a Fellow of ERIM. He holds an Endowed Chair sponsored by NEVI (2004–2019). His research focuses on purchasing strategy, supply innovation, and buyer-supplier dynamics in business services. He has authored/co-authored influential textbooks like Buying Business Services and Developing Sourcing Capabilities . Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Science (Eindhoven University of Technology), Licentiate (Uppsala University). Administrative roles include Director of Doctoral Education at ERIM and Chair of Erasmus University’s Scientific Integrity Taskforce. Research interests include performance-based contracting, supply chain alignment, and triadic buyer-supplier-customer relationships. His work appears in top journals like Journal of Operations Management and Journal of Supply Chain Management . Awards include the Hans Ovelgönne Award (2013) for contributions to purchasing research and the ERIM Book Award (2006). He has supervised over 10 PhD students and serves on editorial boards for key journals. Visiting appointments include Kellogg School of Management (US), Chalmers University (Sweden), and University of Bath (UK).
Ajay Agarwal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen’s University, affiliated with the School of Urban and Regional Planning and the Faculty of Arts and Science. He specializes in urban spatial structure, generational mobility patterns, and sustainable urban development. Education: PhD in Planning, University of Southern California (2009) M.Pl., University of Southern California (2003) M.Tech. in Planning, CEPT University (1997) B.Arch., Lucknow University (1995) Research focuses on urban mobility trends, particularly Generation Y’s travel behavior, public transit use, and land-use policies. His work integrates spatial analysis and policy evaluation to address urban challenges. Recent articles emphasize sustainable transportation strategies and polycentric urban development. Prior to academia, he practiced architecture in India. Advising and grants: No specific student advisees or grants mentioned in the provided texts. However, his teaching includes Physical Planning, Healthy Communities, and Employment Analysis.
Avramidis Elias is a Professor at the University of Thessaly, specializing in Research Methodology and Qualitative Research Methods. His academic focus centers on inclusive education, addressing barriers to its implementation across primary, secondary, and tertiary settings. His research explores effective policies and pedagogies for students with learning difficulties, including emotional and behavioral challenges, and evaluates social impacts of inclusive programs. He also investigates support systems for disabled university students within lifelong learning frameworks and methodological advancements in educational research. His recent work emphasizes collective responsibility in education, teacher attitudes, and cross-national comparisons of inclusive practices. Notable contributions include studies on peer tutoring, teacher resilience during the pandemic, and interventions to enhance student social participation. Despite extensive research output, his profile does not mention formal awards or grants, though his work is widely published in reputable journals. Avramidis collaborates globally, evidenced by co-authored papers with researchers from Canada, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. He teaches courses such as Statistics and Curriculum Applications in Special Education, reflecting his commitment to both research and pedagogy. His office is located at the Papastratos Complex (Building Rosa Imbrioti, 2nd floor, Room 7), and he holds regular office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Yvonne Dittrich is a Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), affiliated with the Software Development Group. She holds an adjunct professorship at IIT Mandi, India, and has held roles at institutions in Sweden, Canada, and the U.S. Her research focuses on cooperative and human aspects of software engineering, including Continuous Software Engineering (CSE), use-oriented design, and end-user development (EUD). She has led projects like SAIA-Farm (sustainable irrigation via satellite analytics) and contributed to frameworks like 'Cooperative Method Development.' **Education**: PhD in Computer Science (Hamburg University, 1997), M.Sc. from TU Darmstadt. **Research Interests**: She pioneers methods bridging software engineering with human-centric practices, emphasizing sustainability and participatory design. Her work addresses challenges in global software development, agile methodologies, and software ecosystems. **Awards**: TAT-Förderpreis (1989), Best Paper Award (2018), Distinguished Reviewer recognition (2018). **Grants & Leadership**: Led projects funded by the Danish Innovation Fund, EU, and others. Served on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering and Journal of Systems and Software. **Labs/Teams**: Collaborates with labs in Denmark, India, and Canada on interdisciplinary projects, including smart irrigation systems and fintech ESG data commons.
Edmund Becker is a Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Emory University. He previously served as Senior Research Associate at Harvard School of Public Health and led the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) project, foundational to Medicare physician payment systems. His academic background includes roles at Vanderbilt University and the University of Colorado at Denver. He holds a PhD from Vanderbilt University, an MA from Ohio University, and a BS from Westminster College. Research interests focus on healthcare costs, outcomes, policy, and disparities. Notable projects include evaluating Medicaid provider prescription patterns, hospital performance benchmarking, and the impact of healthcare payment reforms. He serves on Emory Healthcare's Medical Practice Committee and the Accountability Review Council for Philadelphia's school reforms. His 100+ publications span cost analysis, payment systems, and surgical outcomes. Recent work addresses nurse staffing impacts on mortality and EHR effects on patient safety. Awards include Distinguished Alumni recognition from Ohio University (2005) and Westminster College (2009).
James Collofello is Vice Dean of Academic and Student Affairs at the Fulton Schools of Engineering and a Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Arizona State University. He has held the vice dean position since 2006, overseeing student recruitment, career development, curriculum innovation, and programs like the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI) and Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS). His work emphasizes large-scale implementation of programs to enhance student research, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Northwestern University (1979) M.S. Mathematics, Northern Illinois University (1977) B.S. Mathematics, Northern Illinois University (1976) Research & Expertise: Collofello focuses on software engineering methodologies, software project management, and quality assurance. He collaborates with industry partners like Honeywell, Motorola, and Boeing to address applied research challenges. His educational research includes engineering retention strategies and K-12 outreach programs. Recent grants involve NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships, transportation initiatives, and curriculum development for embedded systems. Teaching: Frequently teaches courses on software verification/validation, project management, and process quality control (e.g., CSE 565, CSE 566). Supervises practicum and thesis projects through courses like FSE 580 and CSE 799. Leadership: Manages the Fulton Difference portfolio, including the Grand Challenge Scholars Program and Undergraduate Teaching Assistant program. Coordinates national transportation education initiatives and industry partnerships.
Roy Jones is a Clinical Professor at the Simon Business School. His expertise spans Health Science Management and Information Systems, focusing on the economics of information systems, electronic business, and health information technology. Before pursuing his PhD, he was a lecturer in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University and founded a relational database consulting firm, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies and startups. His research examines markets for information goods, the impact of development costs on market structures, and healthcare IT’s role in managing patient outcomes. Recent work emphasizes reducing hospital readmissions through health IT solutions. Professor Jones teaches courses in Digital Business Strategy, Health IT & Analytics, and Information Systems for Management. His publications reflect interdisciplinary interests, bridging healthcare outcomes analysis with business strategy and information systems economics.
Ali Hamidi is a researcher affiliated with Linnaeus University's Department of Informatics under the Faculty of Technology. His work focuses on computational thinking (CT) education, systems thinking integration, and STEM pedagogical innovation. He leads the Computational Thinking and Coding Skills in Schools (CoCoS) research group and contributes to the Linnaeus University Systems Community (LNU-STC). Current projects include the EU-funded IGNITE initiative to reform Albanian/Kosovo education systems and the TACTIDE project empowering teachers with digital tools. Hamidi's research emphasizes bridging CT with systems thinking frameworks, robotic learning for children, and maker technologies for inclusive education. He co-edited proceedings for Linnaeus Student Conferences on IT (2019-2021) and holds a Licentiate in Education Sciences (2023). His 2025 Human Systems Management paper advances CT education through systems theory, while 2024 work critiques CT pedagogical foundations. Publications span robotics in early programming education (2022), digital competence for preschool teachers (2022), and textile-based STEM engagement (2019). Collaborations with Milrad, Zerega, and Mirijamdotter highlight interdisciplinary approaches. Current research groups address CT integration across formal/informal learning contexts.
Pär Åhlström is a Professor at the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), and serves as Vice President of Degree Programs. He holds the prestigious Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair in Business Administration. His research focuses on lean manufacturing, agile processes, sustainability in operations, and innovation management. He is affiliated with the Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets. Åhlström’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing dynamic capabilities, quality management, and the integration of IT with lean principles. His research spans longitudinal studies in manufacturing and services, exploring topics like organizational slack in R&D, modular product design, and healthcare process optimization. He has published extensively across academic journals and presented at international conferences. His awards include the Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Chair, reflecting his scholarly contributions. His articles highlight trends in sustainable business performance, lean service adoption, and the evolving role of technology in operations. He actively engages in educational leadership, shaping curricula and overseeing degree programs at SSE.
Paola Bielli serves as a Tenured Researcher at Bocconi University in Milan, with dual affiliations at SDA Bocconi Business School (Milan) and SDA Bocconi Asia Center (Mumbai). As a Certified Chartered Accountant, she bridges academic rigor with professional financial expertise in her roles. Her research spans critical domains including Information Systems, IT Management, Sharing Economy, Smart Cities, and Digital Innovation across agriculture and healthcare sectors. She investigates Corporate Social Responsibility in multinational corporations, Sustainability frameworks, and Artificial Intelligence applications, emphasizing practical business implications and societal impact. Her work consistently addresses how digital transformation intersects with sustainable development and inclusive growth. Bielli's publication trajectory (1998-2018) reveals a strategic evolution toward sustainability-focused digital innovation. Recent works analyze Smart and Green City challenges, CSR adaptation in emerging markets like India, and economic valuation of information systems, demonstrating her commitment to solving contemporary business-society dilemmas through interdisciplinary research.
Morgan Goheen is a Clinical Fellow and Instructor in the Section of Infectious Diseases at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on malaria transmission dynamics, particularly the impact of antimalarials on mosquito vectors and drug resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. He is affiliated with the EMD (Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases) program at Yale School of Public Health, collaborating with mentors Prof. Sunil Parikh and Dr. Amy Bei. His work combines field research in Burkina Faso with lab-based studies to explore vector biology, transmission-blocking interventions, and the effects of long-acting antimalarials on parasite development. Educated at Princeton University (AB, Molecular Biology), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MD/PhD, Microbiology and Immunology), he has clinical training through Yale’s Internal Medicine residency and Physician-Scientist Training Program. His research has addressed host iron metabolism’s role in malaria susceptibility, with findings published in high-impact journals. Key research interests include: mosquito salivary antigens as transmission biomarkers, vector-parasite-drug interactions, and global health strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance. His recent Centennial Travel Award supports fieldwork in Burkina Faso, studying antimalarial exposure in mosquitoes and its implications for resistance spread. Mentored by EMD faculty in translational malaria research Recipient of Centennial Travel Award for tropical disease research Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles on malaria pathogenesis and clinical interventions His clinical and research activities reflect a commitment to addressing global health disparities through interdisciplinary approaches, bridging basic science, field epidemiology, and clinical practice.
Olabisi Delebayo Akinkugbe is an Associate Professor of Law and the Purdy Crawford Chair in Business Law at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. He serves as a member of the Marine and Environmental Law Institute and maintains an active scholarly profile with significant contributions to international economic law, particularly as it relates to Africa and the Global South. Professor Akinkugbe's academic journey includes: PhD in Law from the University of Ottawa LLM from the University of Toronto LLB (Hons) from the University of Lagos, Nigeria Licentiate Degree in Law from the University of Abuja, Nigeria Professor Akinkugbe's research explores critical intersections of international economic law, human rights, and development, with a particular focus on African contexts. His scholarly approach integrates socio-legal perspectives, post-colonial theory, and Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL). His work critically examines international investment law, regional economic integration in Africa, the role of international courts, and transnational business law. He investigates how historical, political, and economic contexts shape legal frameworks and their implementation across different jurisdictions, particularly in the Global South. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary challenges in international economic law, particularly addressing climate justice, racial dimensions of investment law, African financial architecture, and the African Continental Free Trade Area. His scholarship reveals a consistent pattern of examining how international legal frameworks can be reformed to better serve developmental needs and address historical inequities. Professor Akinkugbe's work increasingly connects environmental concerns with economic governance, reflecting emerging trends in global legal scholarship. Professor Akinkugbe has received notable recognition for his contributions: Hannah and Harold Barnett Excellence in Teaching Award (2024) Dalhousie Belong Research Award (2020-2022) for "Illicit Financial Flows, Africa, and Sustainable Development" SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2021-2024) for "Illicit Financial Flows, Trade and the Sustainable Development Conundrum in Africa" SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2016-2019) for "Regional and National Courts and Africa's Economic Integration" Professor Akinkugbe actively supervises graduate students in areas including Africa and International Economic Law, Regional Economic Integration in Africa, International Courts, and International Law and Development. He has secured significant research funding that supports his investigations into illicit financial flows, sustainable development, and regional economic integration in Africa. His leadership extends to editorial roles, including co-founding and serving as co-Editor-in-Chief of the African Journal of International Economic Law and editorial positions with several prominent international law journals. Professor Akinkugbe has established Afronomicslaw.org, a thriving academic community focused on international economic law as it relates to Africa and the Global South. This platform hosts several important initiatives including the African Sovereign Debt Justice Network, the African Journal of International Economic Law, thematic symposia, book reviews, and webinars. His leadership in creating this space has significantly contributed to the development of scholarly discourse on African perspectives in international economic law.
Dr. Vera Békés is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, and co-director of its Psychodynamic Track. She holds degrees from Eötvös Lóránd University (MA), University of Pécs (PhD), and completed postdoctoral research at McGill University and the Université du Québec à Montréal. Her expertise lies in psychotherapy process, therapeutic relationships, PTSD, resilience, and intergenerational trauma. She teaches courses on psychodynamic therapy, transgenerational trauma, and qualitative research methods. Research & Grants: Principal Investigator for grants addressing teletherapy during the pandemic (China American Psychoanalytic Association, 2020-2021), pandemic-related psychological distress (Marcus Foundation, 2020-2022), and Holocaust trauma's multigenerational impact (Claims Conference, 2020-2021). Lab research focuses on teletherapy efficacy, trauma transmission, and therapeutic alliance (visit bekeslab.wordpress.com ). Awards: Fellow of the American Psychoanalytic Association (2019-2020). Teaching & Affiliations: Courses include Self Psychology, Qualitative Research, Multicultural Issues, and Advanced Research. Previous roles include clinical supervisor at Université Laval and researcher at McGill University’s Psychiatry Department. Clinical experience in psychiatric wards (Jewish General Hospital, Kútvölgyi Hospital) and private practice.
