Briana Last is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, specializing in Clinical Psychology. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (2022) and focuses on improving mental health service accessibility and quality through interdisciplinary research. Her research emphasizes three core domains: social determinants of mental health, implementation strategies for service improvement, and structural factors influencing clinician decision-making. She employs mixed methods and community-based participatory approaches, prioritizing marginalized populations affected by systemic inequities. Key interests include behavioral health workforce development, policy analysis, and dismantling barriers to equitable mental healthcare. Her lab, the Mental Healthcare for All Lab, collaborates with governments, agencies, and clinicians to translate research into actionable policies. Notable projects address clinician burnout interventions, public mental health system gaps, and anti-transgender policy impacts. Recent work critiques scientifically unfounded bans on gender-affirming care and evaluates federal loan repayment programs for mental health workforce retention. Publications span topics like AI chatbots in mental health, state policy effects on LGBTQ+ populations, and trauma therapy implementation. Her work highlights how clinician work conditions directly shape patient care quality, advocating for systemic changes to enhance both provider well-being and patient outcomes.
Filippo Carlo Wezel is a Full Professor of Organization and Management at the Faculty of Economics of Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), where he also serves as Director of the Institute of Management and Organisation. He holds additional research affiliations as a Visiting Research Professor at emlyon Business School (France) and a Research Fellow at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. He plays a significant editorial role as Senior Editor at Organization Studies and serves on the editorial review boards of Organization Science , Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal , Strategic Organization , and the Advisory Board of Research in the Sociology of Organizations . His educational background includes a PhD in Management from the University of Bologna. Prior to joining USI in 2009, he held academic positions at the University of Groningen (post-doctoral researcher) and Tilburg University (Assistant and Associate Professor). He has also been a visiting scholar at leading institutions including Wharton, MIT, Columbia, Duke, London Business School, LSE, and Hong Kong University. His research centers on organizational identity, managerial and inter-firm mobility, entrepreneurship, and institutional theory. His recent publications explore identity hybridization in political parties, category dynamics in creative industries, historical organizational practices in colonial firms, and stigma in emerging markets. He frequently employs longitudinal, historical, and experimental methodologies, often bridging sociology and management. The most recent articles (2020–2025) reflect a strong trajectory in the sociology of organizations, with recurring themes of identity, categorization, legitimacy, and mobility. He investigates how social evaluations, historical constraints, and institutional environments shape organizational behavior and strategic positioning. His work spans diverse contexts—from 18th-century Lyon silk traders to modern ICT firms and medical marijuana markets—demonstrating a broad empirical and theoretical reach. Scientific Honors and Editorial Roles: Senior Editor, Organization Studies Editorial Review Board, Organization Science Editorial Review Board, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal Editorial Review Board, Strategic Organization Advisory Board, Research in the Sociology of Organizations He has extensive experience in teaching organizational theory and behavior at undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and executive levels. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly , American Sociological Review , Academy of Management Journal , and Strategic Management Journal . He leads a vibrant research agenda at USI, supported by a broad international network, though specific grants and funded projects are not detailed in the provided text. He is also involved in mentoring students and shaping the next generation of organizational scholars, though a list of advisees is not available. Filippo Carlo Wezel is a key figure in the European organizational studies community, leading the Institute of Management and Organisation at USI and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between organization theory and strategy. His work combines deep historical insight with contemporary theoretical innovation, contributing significantly to our understanding of how organizations and careers evolve under institutional and social pressures.
Dr. Will Grant is an Associate Professor in Science Communication at the Australian National University’s Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science. His work focuses on science communication, public policy, and the intersection of science with politics and technology. He holds a PhD from The University of Queensland and has been at ANU since 2008. His research explores science communication strategies, misinformation dynamics, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. He has authored over 100 publications in outlets like Public Understanding of Science and Environmental Communication , and his work has reached 1.8 million readers on The Conversation . He co-founded PostAc, a platform analyzing PhD job markets, and has advised organizations including the Office of the Chief Scientist and CSIRO. Grant’s research interests include science communication pedagogy, the role of social media in shaping public discourse, and the ethical dimensions of geoengineering. He has organized high-impact outreach initiatives like the Long Conversations dialogue series and hosts the podcast The Wholesome Show . His awards include the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Public Policy and Outreach (2015) and the Sidney Sax Medal (2020). He supervises numerous graduate students and teaches courses on science communication ethics, digital media, and science-policy interaction.
Maarten Renkema is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its intersection with Human Resource Management (HRM) , Healthcare , and Organizational Innovation . His research explores how AI transforms work design, employee autonomy, and HRM practices in formalized contexts. Key Research Themes: Algorithmic HRM and Digitalization Human-AI Collaboration in Healthcare Self-Managing Teams and Organizational Structures AI Literacy in Education Scientific Awards: Best Dissertation Award (2019) from the Dutch HRM Network Research Trends: His recent work focuses on AI adoption in HRM, ethical implications of algorithmic management, and redefining professional roles in AI-integrated environments. Articles from 2024-2025 highlight practical applications of AI in healthcare workflows, employee-driven innovation, and the evolving responsibilities of HR professionals. Collaborations: Active in cross-sector partnerships, including projects on AI literacy frameworks and talent management in sports. Regularly contributes to professional discourse through invited talks and media commentary on AI's societal impact.
Dr. Mylene Lagarde is an Associate Professor of Health Economics and Deputy Head of Department (Research) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Health Policy. Her research focuses on applied economic analysis of healthcare decisions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly provider behavior, healthcare demand, and health policy evaluation. She has conducted studies on topics such as health worker incentives, user fee removal policies, and the impact of performance-based financing. She holds affiliations with J-PAL and the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Her work combines quantitative methods, randomized experiments, and policy analysis to inform global health interventions. Educated in France and with field experience in Cameroon, Lagarde’s academic career includes roles at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine before joining LSE in 2016. She teaches advanced health economics courses, including MPhil/PhD programs in Health Economics and Policy, and modules on randomized evaluations of health programs. Her research has explored provider behavior in Senegal, Zambia, South Africa, and other LMICs, addressing challenges like antibiotic overprescription, healthcare quality under workload pressures, and equitable access to services. Key areas of focus include the role of pro-social preferences in healthcare workforce distribution, the effectiveness of group incentives for preventive care, and the framing effects of health policies. She has contributed to understanding how financial and non-financial incentives shape healthcare provider performance and patient choices, with implications for improving health system efficiency and equity globally.
Lynda Gratton is a Professor of Management Practice in Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. She directs the globally renowned program 'Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies' and teaches a highly popular elective on the Future of Work, for which she received the 'Excellence in Teaching' award in 2016. She has led the Future of Work Consortium for over a decade, facilitating collaboration among executives from 60+ companies via a bespoke platform. Her research explores the intersection of people and organizations, with key interests in: Corporate culture and organizational learning Strategic management and HR strategy Organisational change dynamics Future of work innovation and hybrid models Longevity's societal impacts Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on workplace evolution, particularly analyzing hybrid work models, AI's human implications, and leadership during disruption. Articles frequently address resilience, technological adaptation, and redefining organizational structures for an uncertain future. Awards & Honors: Thinkers 50 Top 15 Global Thinker Warren Bennis Best Article (2022) CMI Management Book of the Year (2015) FT Business Book shortlist (2017) Tata Prize (India), NAHR Fellowship (US), HR Prize (Australia) She advises global institutions including the World Economic Forum (where she co-chaired the Council on Work, Wages and Job Creation) and served on Japanese Prime Minister Abe's advisory board. She currently contributes to MIT Sloan Management Review and The Times of London. Through the Future of Work Consortium, she leads a major initiative connecting executives worldwide to address workforce transformation challenges, emphasizing collaborative innovation.
Karin Kreutzer is Professor of Social Business at EBS Business School, EBS University of Business and Law, holding the Chair of Social Business while serving as Head of the Impact Institute and Vice Dean of Research. Her academic leadership bridges theoretical rigor with practical social impact through extensive engagement with social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. Her educational foundation includes a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen complemented by studies at Bocconi University, Universities of Passau and Parma, and a visiting scholar position at ESADE Business School in Barcelona. This diverse academic background informs her interdisciplinary approach to social business research. Professor Kreutzer's research program centers on social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, strategic NGO-corporate partnerships, and nonprofit strategic management, employing qualitative methodologies to dissect organizational identity dynamics and hybrid institutional logics. Her work reveals how social enterprises navigate inherent tensions between social missions and business sustainability, particularly during scaling phases and organizational transitions. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications shows evolving focus on age-diverse volunteer teamwork, discursive construction of social entrepreneurship in pitch contexts, and career transitions of corporate managers entering nonprofit sectors. These studies consistently appear in premier outlets like Academy of Management Journal , Journal of Management Studies , and Journal of Business Ethics , demonstrating methodological sophistication and theoretical contribution. She actively translates research into practice through board memberships in social enterprises and advisory roles for nonprofits and public sector entities. Her teaching spans bachelor's, master's, MBA, and PhD programs covering business administration, CSR, social entrepreneurship, and qualitative research methods. As Head of the Impact Institute, she directs a research hub fostering social innovation through academic-practitioner collaboration, with current projects examining organizational responses to human rights challenges during conflicts and sustainability managers' moral engagement.
Jung Yun Bae serves as Assistant Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University with a secondary appointment in Applied Computing within the College of Computing, joining MTU in 2019 after five years as Research Professor at Korea University's Intelligent Systems and Robotics Laboratory. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University MS in Mechanical Engineering from Hongik University BS in Mechanical Engineering from Hongik University Dr. Bae's research program centers on Robotics with emphasis on Multi-robot systems, particularly Coordination of Heterogeneous Robot Teams and Vehicle Routing Problems. Her work develops operational strategies for multi-agent autonomous vehicle systems through Multi-robot System Control and Optimization techniques, extending to Autonomous Navigation and Operational Research applications. Current investigations focus on underwater robotics coordination and neuroevolution approaches for connected vehicle systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on workload-balanced task allocation for heterogeneous robot teams across challenging environments. Her underwater robotics research addresses tether management and entanglement avoidance, while neuroevolution applications target autonomous vehicle control at uncontrolled intersections and hybrid powertrain optimization, bridging robotics with operations research and artificial intelligence. Prior to MTU, Dr. Bae maintained affiliation with Korea University's Intelligent Systems and Robotics Laboratory. Her current work at MTU connects with the Great Lakes Research Center context, though specific laboratory details aren't provided in available materials.
Professor Tamer Darwish is a leading academic in Human Resource Management (HRM) at the University of Gloucestershire, serving as Head of the HRM Research Centre within the Business School. He holds a PhD from Brunel University London and is an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on strategic HRM, international and comparative HR practices, and institutional complementarities in emerging markets such as the UAE, Jordan, India, and Brunei. Professor Darwish’s work emphasizes the interplay between HRM systems, organizational performance, and institutional environments. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like the Journal of Management Studies and European Management Review , with notable contributions on measurement invariance in HRM parameters, social exchange theory, and the impact of corporate governance. His awards include multiple 'Most Cited Paper' accolades and the Brunel University Research Excellence Award (2013). Research Interests: Cross-country HRM analysis, emerging market challenges, institutional frameworks, and workforce localization strategies. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the International Journal of Manpower , and editorial board member for International Journal of Human Resource Management and others. Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on HRM in resource-cursed economies and the role of HR directors in strategic alignment. His research often highlights the tension between global HRM practices and local institutional realities, advocating for context-sensitive approaches to enhance organizational effectiveness in developing economies.
Nicole Megow is a Professor holding the chair for Combinatorial Optimization in the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Bremen since 2016. She is affiliated with several research clusters including Humans on Mars Initiative, Minds, Media, Machines, and Dynamics in Logistics. Her academic journey includes positions at TU Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Informatics, TU Darmstadt, and TU Munich. Professor Megow's research focuses on mathematical optimization, algorithm design and analysis, and operations research. Her specific interests span combinatorial and discrete optimization, efficient algorithms, scheduling theory, resource allocation, packing problems, network design, routing, and uncertainty models including online, stochastic, robust, and explorable approaches. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in logistics and decision-making systems. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating prediction models with traditional optimization frameworks, particularly in scheduling and matching problems. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of uncertainty in optimization problems, developing algorithms that work effectively with incomplete or uncertain information. Her work spans multiple prestigious venues including Mathematical Programming, Algorithmica, SODA, STACS, and NeurIPS. Dissertation Award by the German Operations Research Society (2007) Berlin Science Award for Young Researchers (2013) Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize (2013) Listed among Germany's top 40 researchers below 40 (Capital, 2014, 2015) Professor Megow actively supervises PhD students and postdocs, including Max Stahlberg, Joes Biburger, Sarah Morell, Bart Zondervan, Zhenwei Liu, and Alexander Lindermayr. She serves on numerous program committees for major conferences including SODA, IPCO, and STOC, and holds editorial positions for several prestigious journals. Her current research projects include Optimization under Explorable Uncertainty (DFG funded), How robots learn how to use structure (seed grant from MMM research cluster), and Scheduling Invasive Multicore Programs Under Uncertainty (within TCRC 89).
Professor Julia Race is a leading academic in the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering at the University of Strathclyde’s Faculty of Engineering, where she also serves as Vice Dean (Academic). Her research focuses on the role of pipeline infrastructure in achieving net-zero emissions, particularly through carbon dioxide transport for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and hydrogen energy systems. PhD, University of Cambridge – Carbon diffusion across dissimilar steel welds (1992) BEng, University of Sheffield (1989) Her research interests center on the adaptation of energy infrastructure for decarbonization, combining engineering, risk assessment, and socio-economic analysis. She investigates material specifications for CO₂ and H₂ pipelines, quantitative risk assessments, hydraulic design, and the wider economic impacts of energy transitions. Her work is closely tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and sustainable industry. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, economics, and policy. Her work increasingly emphasizes the socio-economic dimensions of decarbonization, including employment impacts, labour supply constraints, and regional economic benefits of CCS and hydrogen infrastructure. There is a clear focus on UK industrial clusters and the role of Scottish CO₂ transport systems in national and international markets. Julia Race has contributed to several policy briefings and collaborative reports with key stakeholders including the Scottish Government, OEUK, and Storegga. She is actively engaged in research projects funded by EPSRC, NERC, and the British Council, focusing on early-career development, maritime decarbonisation, and engineering education equity. Co-investigator, Strathclyde Engineering Scholars – Equal Outcomes for the Most Disadvantaged (2025) Principal Investigator, EPSRC/NERC CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE 2) (2019–2028) Co-investigator, Empowering Early Career Researchers to Advance Maritime Decarbonisation in Indonesia (2024–2026) Co-investigator, Green Hydrogen Integration at Sullom Voe (2023–2024) She plays a key role in policy outreach and professional engagement, regularly participating in workshops and meetings with government and industry stakeholders. Her leadership extends to diversity and inclusion in engineering education, where she contributes to initiatives aimed at supporting disadvantaged students.
Alexandra Roulet serves as Assistant Professor of Economics at INSEAD and holds a CEPR Research Fellowship. Previously, she advised President Macron and Prime Minister Borne on economic policy from June 2022 to September 2023. Education: Ecole Normale Supérieure (Paris) PhD in Economics, Harvard University (2017) Research Focus: Her work centers on labour economics with specialized attention to gender wage disparities, job search dynamics, and unemployment insurance impacts. She integrates environmental economics through analysis of technological choices under market competition, and explores education economics via school tracking effects on mental health. Methodologically, she leverages administrative datasets and firm-level analysis for causal inference in policy-relevant contexts. Publication Trends: Recent outputs (2017-2022) reveal consistent investigation of labour market structures, particularly gendered firm-level wage effects and spatial job search behavior. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary expansion into environmental innovation and educational policy, characterized by rigorous quasi-experimental designs using French administrative data. Scientific Recognition: 2017 Upjohn Institute Dissertation Award (co-winner) Professional Engagement: As an INSEAD faculty member, she contributes to graduate education and research supervision. Her government advisory role underscores direct policy impact, particularly in French economic strategy. The CEPR affiliation connects her to pan-European economic research networks for collaborative projects. Research Infrastructure: Her CEPR Research Fellowship provides access to extensive academic networks and policy forums, facilitating data-sharing partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration across European institutions.
Juliet Schor is a Professor of Sociology at Boston College, specializing in work, consumption, and environmental sustainability. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and previously taught at Harvard University for 17 years. Her research focuses on consumer culture, sustainable economies, and the four-day workweek trials. She has authored influential books like The Overworked American and The Overspent American , which shaped national debates on work-life balance and consumerism. Education: B.A., Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst. Research interests include: Consumer society and political consumption Environmental degradation and sustainability transitions Sustainable sharing economies and platform cooperativism Work-hour reduction and carbon emissions Recent work analyzes global four-day workweek trials, funded by 4 Day Week Global. Collaborations include studies on Airbnb’s environmental impact and platform labor dynamics. Her research bridges academia, policy, and activism. Awards: ASA Public Understanding of Sociology Award (2014) Herman Daly Award (2011) Leontief Prize (2006) Guggenheim Fellowship Grants and advising: Member of MacArthur Foundation’s Connected Learning Network; leads PhD student collaborations (e.g., After the Gig ). Organized the Summer Institute in New Economics. Labs/Initiatives: Co-founder of the Center for a New American Dream; chairs the Better Future Project (climate justice). Active in global sustainability networks like 4 Day Week Global.
Prof. Dr. Christina Raasch is Professor of Digital Economy at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) and holds a joint appointment with the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) . Since 2017 she has led research and teaching on how digitalization reshapes innovation processes, enterprise crowdfunding, and customer-driven disruptive innovation. Education Habilitation (Dr. habil.) in Business Administration, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), 2012 PhD in Management, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2006 MSc (lic. oec.) in Economics & Management, University of St. Gallen (HSG), 2002 Visiting Researcher, MIT Sloan School of Management, 2010-2012 Research Interests Prof. Raasch’s work centers on digital transformation of innovation . She investigates how firms leverage digital technologies—ranging from AI to crowdfunding platforms—to enhance idea generation, evaluation, and implementation. Core themes include: Open & User Innovation: understanding when and how users become valuable innovators inside and outside firms. Disruptive Innovation Dynamics: analyzing whether disruptive ideas stem from users or producers under varying environmental conditions. Enterprise Crowdfunding: designing decentralized decision-making systems that mitigate hierarchy-induced biases. Publication Trends Her 70+ publications reveal a systematic exploration of demand-side innovation . Early work modeled welfare impacts of user innovation; recent studies use large-scale field data from Siemens and other multinationals to uncover cognitive and social biases in idea evaluation. A consistent thread is bridging micro-level behavioral insights with macro-level policy and strategy implications. Scientific Awards & Honors Fellow of the Open and User Innovation (OUI) Society Host of the 2023 OUI Conference at KLU Research Funding & Industry Collaboration Current grants exceed €2 million and include: FabCity-Citizen Extension (2025-2026) – decentralized urban innovation funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. EvaluationShirking (2024-2026) – idea evaluation biases in collaboration with a global industrial manufacturer. Idea Evaluation in Democratized Innovation (2019-2023) – DFG-funded project on enterprise crowdfunding design. Labs, Teams & Knowledge Transfer Prof. Raasch leads the Open & User Innovation Research Group at KLU, supervising doctoral researchers and managing industry partnerships with firms in automotive, high-tech, and logistics sectors. She regularly contributes to policy panels and media outlets such as Harvard Business Manager and Springer Professional .
Rachel Lara Cohen is a Professor in Sociology, Work and Employment at City, University of London , where she joined in 2013 after prior roles at the University of Surrey, University of Warwick, and St Petersburg State University. Her research focuses on the sociology of work, particularly non-standard employment forms like self-employment, mobile work, and homeworking, with a strong emphasis on work-life boundaries, body work, and gendered labor dynamics in occupations such as hairdressing, car mechanics, and accountancy. A mixed-methods researcher, she co-edited special issues on body work and everyday self-employment and led the City Q-Step Centre to enhance data literacy in social science students. Established : 2022-2025 ESRC-funded project ‘L-Earning: Rethinking young women's working lives’ Education : PhD in Sociology (UCLA), BA in Politics and Modern History (University of Manchester) Her research spans gender disparities in student employment, feminist methodologies, and quantitative literacy. She has served as Associate Editor of Work in the Global Economy and former Editor of Radical Statistics , with leadership roles including Head of Department of Sociology (2017-2020) and Elected Senator at City. Notable awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2007-2010) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021). Students supervised include topics on care sector workers, student employment in service work, ethnic identity negotiation, gender in higher education administration, and statistical studies of diversity. Her work has been published in journals such as The British Journal of Sociology , Sociology , and Gender, Work & Organization , covering themes like precarity, gendered labor patterns, and methodological innovation.
