Doris Schönbaß is a Professor at Salzburg University of Education and Lecturer in the Department of German Studies at the University of Salzburg. Her academic work bridges German literature didactics, empirical reading research, and educational innovation, with affiliations spanning both institutions. Research Focus: She specializes in quantitative studies of reading culture, including: Reading habits of children/adolescents Digital vs. analog media reception Reading motivation in language education Literary didactics and historical reading practices Collaborative teaching models Her research employs large-scale empirical methodologies to analyze evolving literacy trends. Publication Insights: Her 15+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on reading culture transitions, with recent works emphasizing digital media's role in education (2022-2025). Key themes include reading motivation diagnostics, literature teaching innovations, and interdisciplinary approaches to reading pleasure. Publications show increasing attention to technology's impact on literary consumption and pedagogical adaptations.
Sarah Pickering is an Associate Professor in Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (UCL), where she has been actively contributing to undergraduate, graduate, and PhD student practice-led research since 2008. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges fine art photography with scientific and emergency service practices, resulting in internationally recognized work exhibited in over 71 venues worldwide. Her research centers on themes of falsity and deception, using photographic image-making as a method to examine mediated versions of reality. Pickering investigates subjects including fakes, tests, hierarchy, science-fiction, explosions, photography, and gunfire through an intense scrutiny of their implications. Her work often involves collaboration with scientists, police, pickpockets, fire services, forensic investigators, historians, and firearms experts, creating innovative interdisciplinary engagement that has positioned her as a leading figure in photographic fine art practice. Pickering's artistic output shows a consistent exploration of simulated environments and staged realities. Her most recent works examine constructed spaces related to conflict, national identity, and scientific concepts, while maintaining her signature focus on the relationship between truth and perception. The articles reflect her evolving interest in how society represents and processes traumatic events, with increasing attention to political divisions, gender studies, and interdisciplinary connections between art and science. Pickering has made significant contributions to academic discourse through her role as co-founder of the Global Photographies Network, established in 2020 with partners across multiple international institutions. She has supervised PhD researchers including Feiyi Wen, Dana Ariel (both completed), and currently supervises Richard Muller (Geography) and Lucy Helton (Slade School of Fine Art). Her teaching spans over 20 years, including tutorials and talks at 22 universities worldwide. Her work is held in significant art collections including Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum of Art USA, and the Victoria & Albert Museum UK. Pickering's monograph Explosions, Fires & Public Order (124 pages) was published by Aperture, and her work has been featured in key survey books on photographic practice since 2006.
Associate Professor Anthony Brien is a faculty member in the Department of Global Value Chains and Trade at Lincoln University, New Zealand. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, he serves as Programme Director for the Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Tourism Management Major at Lincoln University since 2002. He previously held the position of Head of Department in 2020. His international collaborations span Dubai, England, and Australia, focusing on Human Capital strategies across diverse economic and cultural contexts. Dr. Brien's educational background includes a PhD from Lincoln University, an MSc in Management from Sheffield Hallam University, and a Diploma in Teaching from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality since 2008 and holds additional certifications including membership in the Tourism Industry Association Aotearoa and JP status with the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices of the Peace. His research bridges academic theory with practical application in tourism and hospitality, with special emphasis on Human Capital strategic management and change management. Dr. Brien explores the vital connections between workforce capabilities, organizational strategy, and business productivity, delivering actionable insights to industry stakeholders. His work addresses real-world business challenges in hotel management, human resources, and tourism development. Recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with publications addressing contemporary issues including tourism during the pandemic, virtual reality applications, Muslim tourism, and human capital investment in hospitality. His work shows particular strength in connecting theoretical frameworks with practical business applications. Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality (2008-present) Visiting Academic at Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Le Roches Board Member, Mackenzie Tourism Industry Association (2020-present) Board Member, Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices of the Peace (2023-present) Dr. Brien actively contributes to industry development through his supervision of postgraduate students, service on multiple boards, and as a media commentator on tourism and hotel management issues. His governance roles reflect a career committed to sustainable growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors, both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Natalia Beloff is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Software Engineering at the University of Sussex's School of Engineering and Informatics, with prior roles including Deputy Head of Department (2018-2023). She holds a PhD in Mathematical Physics from Rostov State University (now Southern Federal University) and completed postgraduate lecturer training there. Her research bridges geophysical data techniques and modern computational challenges: Core methodologies : Data quality algorithms for dynamic systems, advanced regularization techniques Application domains : Blockchain, IoT, e-health records, financial technology, space/solar physics Regional focus : Technology adoption frameworks for Saudi Arabian healthcare, education, and finance She secured 12 grants from UK societies (Royal Society, RAEng) supporting space physics and international collaboration. Recent publications emphasize: Saudi digital transformation in universities/hospitals Arabic NLP tools and cross-cultural fintech adoption Federated learning for cybersecurity She teaches e-business systems and supervises student projects, though no lab or award details are available.
David Robertson is a distinguished American conductor, composer, and educator who serves as Director of Conducting Studies and Distinguished Visiting Faculty at The Juilliard School in New York. He has held significant artistic leadership positions including Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de Lyon, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Ensemble InterContemporain. Robertson also serves on the Tianjin Juilliard Advisory Council and recently completed a three-year tenure as Creative Partner of Utah Symphony | Utah Opera. Robertson's research interests focus on contemporary music, particularly 20th and 21st century repertoire, with deep expertise in spectral music and works by composers like Boulez, Grisey, and Reich. His scholarly work examines rhythmic structures in contemporary music, the compositional techniques of Janáček, and the interpretation of complex modern scores. As both a conductor and composer, Robertson brings a unique dual perspective to musical interpretation. His recent compositions include 'Whorls and Eddies' (premiered by LA Phil in 2024) and 'Light forming' - a piano concerto (premiered in 2022). His scholarly publications span conducting technique, music education, and analysis of contemporary repertoire, with notable contributions to The Cambridge Companion to Rhythm and essays on Janáček's operatic techniques. Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording (2021) - for Porgy and Bess Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance (2014) - for John Adams' City Noir Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government (2010) Robertson maintains an active schedule balancing international conducting engagements with his educational responsibilities at Juilliard. His conducting approach emphasizes deep score analysis, historical context, and clear communication of musical intent. He has developed specialized teaching methods for conducting complex rhythmic structures and contemporary repertoire, mentoring the next generation of conductors while maintaining his own active performance career.
Benjamin Hall is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University's Leeds School of Arts and member of the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC). With over 15 years of industry experience, he has contributed to BAFTA-winning animation productions and directs animated content through Inkco studio. His research explores narrative experimentation through digital platforms, participatory art, and the interplay of chance in creative processes. Research interests focus on: Animation as a tool for democratic expression and community representation Collaborative methodologies combining analog/digital practices Pedagogical innovation through experiential learning and play Data-driven storytelling in post-digital contexts Notable projects include the ISRF-funded 'Picturing Security' examining risk perception through animation, XR Stories-supported installation 'The Gyre' exploring digital consumption, and ongoing narrative platform 'Project Something'. His pedagogical work features radical experiments like 'Drawing Out' (market-based residencies) and 'The Camp' (collaborative online writing). Honors include: BAFTA Award for Children's Animation (Charlie and Lola) Selection for Annecy International Animation Festival Exhibitions at SXSW, Sheffield Design Week, and Leeds Digital Festival He teaches animation and design courses emphasizing process-oriented experimentation and advises on creative technology integration. Current PhD research investigates authorship through chance methodologies spanning animation, writing, and performance.
Scott Elliott is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing and English at Whitman College, a small liberal arts institution in Walla Walla, Washington. His academic career spans teaching roles at the University of Houston, Hofstra University, and community engagement programs like The Teachers and Writers Collaborative in New York and Writers in the Schools in Houston. He holds advanced degrees from Vanderbilt University (BA), Columbia University (MFA), and the University of Houston (Ph.D), where his dissertation was a creative work. Vanderbilt University – BA in English UC-Boulder – MA in English Literature Columbia University – MFA in Fiction University of Houston – Ph.D in English Literature with creative dissertation Scott's research and creative work center on American literature across historical periods, writing pedagogy, magical realism, and the interplay between geography and narrative. His publications explore Pacific Northwest ecosystems, environmental conflicts, and the cultural significance of place through novels like Temple Grove and Coiled in the Heart , which intertwine ecological suspense with mythological and societal themes. His literary output has been recognized with the G. Thomas Edwards Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship (2011) and multiple award finalists, including the Flannery O'Connor Award and Washington State Book Award. He founded the Walla Walla Whitman Imaginative Writing Partnership, placing students in public schools, and advises Whitman's blue moon literary magazine. His work has been featured in The New York Times , Antioch Review , and Seattle Times critiques.
Boštjan Antončič is a Full Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business (UL SEB), where he serves in the Academic Unit for Entrepreneurship. He holds a PhD in Management from Case Western Reserve University (2000), an MSc in Entrepreneurship, and a BSc in Economics from the University of Ljubljana. His educational background includes: Ph.D. (Management, Case Western Reserve University, 2000) M.Sc. (Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, 1995) B.Sc. (Economics – Foreign Economic Relations, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana, 1992) Professor Antončič's research focuses on corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial networks, international entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial personality, and enterprise strategy and growth. His work bridges academic theory with practical business applications, examining how entrepreneurial behaviors drive firm performance and growth. He has published extensively in top-tier journals including the Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, and Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output from 2001 to 2023, with recent work exploring psychological determinants of entrepreneurship and the relationship between personality traits and business success. Professor Antončič has received numerous prestigious awards for his research, including the Award for Excellence in Research on Corporate Entrepreneurship (2006), Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Paper Award (2007), and multiple Best Paper Awards. His scholarly impact is substantial with over 2500 citations in Web of Science, over 4000 in SCOPUS, and over 16,000 in Google Scholar. He has served on editorial boards for numerous journals including Journal of Small Business Management (2003-present), Administrative Sciences (2018-present), and Frontiers in Psychology (2022-2023). He has also edited several academic journals including Managing Global Transitions (2005-2012) and Advances in Business Related Scientific Research Journal (2010-2015). Beyond academia, Professor Antončič has made significant economic impact, securing over $1 million in research grants and contributing to business projects that generated more than $50 million in revenues. He is also an accomplished sailor, having won the Soling World Championship in 2008 and the Soling European Championship in 2007.
Christopher Fry serves as Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster, teaching BA Hons Creative Media Arts and MA Art and Emerging Technologies. His academic journey includes Fine Art and Multimedia Arts studies at Liverpool School of Art and Design and a 2008 PhD from Wimbledon School of Art investigating audience roles in pervasive artworks. Fry's research centers on generative systems, exploring data as creative material and coding as generative tool with current emphasis on Generative AI's emerging vocabulary. His work critically examines visuality in virtual spaces, haptic qualities in digital lines, and the productive potential of errors in digital practice. Analysis of his 2016-2022 publications reveals consistent output at the Generative Art Conference, evolving from foundational generative techniques toward critical AI engagements. Key themes include human-system relationships in automated creation, sensory experience in digital environments, and error-driven creative methodologies. Fry actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding Mx Ocean Stefan's project on unbodied performance in post-Covid/posthuman contexts. His teaching directly integrates research expertise in digital media and emerging technologies. Notable artistic outputs include the Radiant Eye series (2019), Manual Assembly projects (2016), and conference presentations examining visual regimes (2022), error encounters (2021), and certainty/fragility in automated creation (2020).
Tserennyam Sukhbaatar is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business & Government at Brigham Young University–Hawaii since 2021. His expertise spans digital marketing, consumer behavior analysis, and data-driven decision-making, with a focus on practical applications in Mongolian and global business contexts. He actively mentors students through multiple campus organizations and serves on key university committees. His academic credentials include: M.B.A in Management & Finance from Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University (2016-2017) B.S in Business Management (Marketing & Supply Chain) from Brigham Young University–Hawaii (2010-2012) B.A in Business Management (Marketing) from International University of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (1999-2003) His research investigates how digital platforms shape consumer choices and how businesses leverage analytics for innovation. He explores machine learning applications in customer segmentation, stock prediction, and psychological drivers of purchasing behavior, often contextualized within emerging markets like Mongolia. His work bridges theoretical marketing frameworks with real-world business challenges. Recent publications reveal strong trends in digital marketing education, behavioral finance, and Mongolian market analysis. Key themes include social media pedagogy using Meta tools, 'Finfluencer' impacts on stock markets, and psychological predictors of consumer loyalty. His methodology frequently combines experimental classroom techniques with machine learning analytics, emphasizing practical implementation in resource-constrained environments. His accolades include: Chapter President Award from BYU Management Society Global (2015-2016) Sony Strategic Partner Award from Sony Corporation – Asia Pacific Area (2014) Most Creative in Marketing award from Acer Inc (2014) Most Innovative in Marketing award from Acer Inc (2013) Dr. Sukhbaatar provides extensive student mentorship as advisor for the BYU Management Society, Mongolian Club, and Enactus Mongolian Project. He chairs the Scholarship Committee, serves on the Faculty Advisory Committee, and consults for b-digital – a student-run marketing agency – where he guides teams in developing real client campaigns. His committee work focuses on curriculum development and student leadership initiatives. He collaborates closely with b-digital's student teams on live marketing projects and leads the Enactus Mongolian Project's international development initiatives. His committee roles include Scholarship Committee leadership, Faculty Advisory Committee membership, and Devotional Promotional Committee involvement. He also provides technical support for the ABC Western Conference and contributes to cross-cultural business education through the Mongolian Club.
Michael Philip Ciuchta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Manning School of Business. His academic career bridges organizational theory, entrepreneurship, and behavioral approaches to business institutions. Dr. Ciuchta received his PhD in Strategy/Organization Theory from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010, an MBA in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 1990, and a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986. His educational background reflects the interdisciplinary nature of his research interests. His research adopts a behavioral approach to studying institutions and entrepreneurship with particular focus on organizational learning, identity, and entrepreneurial finance. Ciuchta's work spans organizational improvisation, crowdfunding dynamics, entrepreneurial decision-making, and technology commercialization. His publications appear in top journals including Journal of Management, Small Business Economics, Journal of Business Venturing, and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Ciuchta's research demonstrates consistent evolution toward understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurial finance and decision-making. His recent work increasingly examines equity crowdfunding, gender bias in funding, and the psychological perspectives of raising capital, reflecting the growing importance of alternative funding mechanisms in entrepreneurship. Fulbright Scholar Award (2022) Teaching Excellence Award (2017) Best Article Award: Business Horizons 2015 (2016) Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Dissertation Fellowship (2007) Dr. Ciuchta has secured multiple research grants including Experiments in Entrepreneurial Decision Making (2024), research on flame retardant coatings for military applications (2021), and 3-D textile-based energy systems (2021). His work demonstrates strong connections between academic research and practical business applications, particularly in entrepreneurial finance and decision-making contexts.
