جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cancer Prevention
• Cancer Survivorship
• Exercise and Cancer
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Melinda Irwin, PhD, MPH is the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Dean of Research at the Yale School of Public Health, Deputy Director of the Yale Cancer Center, and Deputy Director (Public Health) in the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation. Her academic appointments include Professor of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at Yale School of Public Health, membership in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program, the Diabetes Research Center, and leadership of the Irwin Lab (LEAN Study). She also participates in the Obesity Research Working Group and the Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer Research Education Program. Dr. Irwin is a prominent leader in cancer prevention and survivorship research with over 20 years of experience. Her work focuses on randomized trials examining how exercise and weight loss interventions affect biological markers, treatment side effects, and quality of life in cancer patients. She has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Institute for Cancer Research, Komen for the Cure, and Livestrong Foundation. Her research spans breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung cancer survivorship, with particular emphasis on how lifestyle factors influence treatment outcomes and long-term survivorship. Dr. Irwin's recent publications show a strong focus on lifestyle interventions during active cancer treatment, examining how weight management and physical activity impact chemotherapy completion rates, endocrine therapy adherence, and overall quality of life. Her work increasingly addresses health disparities, with studies examining barriers to lifestyle changes among underserved populations including Black and Latina women. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between obesity, exercise, and cancer outcomes across multiple disease sites. Dr. Irwin has advised, mentored and trained over 100 trainees at Yale and leads two major training programs: an NCI T32-funded Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program and an NCI R25-funded Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer Training Program. Her leadership extends beyond Yale as she co-leads the SWOG Cancer Research Network Cancer Survivorship Committee. In 2018, she completed the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program, demonstrating her commitment to leadership development in academic medicine.

• Liver cancer
• Cirrhosis
• Hepatology
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Dr. Tamar H. Taddei is Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases) at Yale School of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. She also serves as Vice Chief of Faculty Development in the Digestive Diseases section at Yale. Her work spans clinical care, research, and education with a focus on liver diseases and cancer. Dr. Taddei directs the Liver Cancer Program at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and founded a VA regional tumor board serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. She is actively involved with the Yale Cancer Center and multiple research programs including Cancer Prevention and Control. Professor of Medicine (Digestive Diseases), Yale School of Medicine Chief, Digestive Diseases, VA Connecticut Healthcare System Vice Chief of Faculty Development (Digestive Diseases), Yale School of Medicine Co-Principal Investigator, Veterans Outcomes and Costs Associated with Liver disease (VOCAL) study group Co-Principal Investigator, Statins and Cirrhosis - Reducing Events of Decompensation (SACRED) clinical trial Co-Principal Investigator, PREventing Liver Cancer Mortality through Imaging with Ultrasound vs. MRI (PREMIUM) clinical trial Dr. Taddei's research focuses on outcomes and clinical trials in cirrhosis and liver cancer. She is particularly interested in developing systems for multidisciplinary care for liver cancer patients and improving early detection methods. Her work bridges clinical practice with research to enhance patient outcomes in hepatology and gastroenterology. Her recent publications demonstrate strong activity in liver cancer risk prediction, outcomes in cirrhosis, steatotic liver disease, and hepatocellular carcinoma. These works reflect her commitment to advancing the field through rigorous clinical research and data-driven approaches that address critical questions in liver disease management. Scientific Awards and Recognition Alvan R. Feinstein Award (2017) Digestive Diseases Fellowship Teaching Award (2011) Best Teacher – YNHH Hospitalist Service (2010) Samuel Kushlan Award for Clinical Excellence in Fellowship (2007) Dr. Taddei is deeply committed to education and mentoring, having received multiple teaching awards for her dedication to the education and career advancement of medical students, residents, and fellows. She directs liver cancer roundtable meetings at both Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, fostering collaborative, team-based approaches to patient care that integrate expertise from multiple specialties.

• Advertising trends
• Pedagogy
• Artificial intelligence
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Dr. Mary Liz Brooks is an Associate Professor of Digital Business and Communication and the Barbara Petty Professor of Business Communication at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, Department of Computer Information and Decision Management. She joined the College of Fine Arts and Humanities in 2016 and transitioned to the College of Business in 2023. Dr. Brooks earned her Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Texas Tech University in 2015, an M.A. in Communication Systems Management from Angelo State University in 2002, and a B.S. in Mass Communication from West Texas A&M University in 2000. Dr. Brooks' research spans several interconnected domains: Advertising trends and effectiveness, particularly in emerging media formats like podcasts Artificial intelligence applications and ethics in business communication Digital communications strategies and social media marketing Societal issues in media representation, including LGBTQ+ communities and age diversity Agricultural communications and regional marketing Pedagogical approaches to teaching communication and marketing in higher education Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on contemporary communication challenges, with particular attention to how the pandemic has reshaped teaching and advertising practices, the rise of AI in business communication, and evolving representation in media. Dr. Brooks frequently employs content analysis and experiential learning methodologies in her research, resulting in publications across advertising, media studies, and communication education journals. Dr. Brooks has received recognition through various professional certifications: Meta Digital Marketing Associate Certification (2022) Google Ads Search Certification (2021) Content Marketing Certified - Hubspot (2020) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2020) Ethics Certification through the American Advertising Federation As an educator, Dr. Brooks actively mentors students through thesis committees and capstone projects. She oversees the Buffalo Advertising team, which partners with real clients on marketing campaigns. Her current grant, 'The Chat GPT learning challenges and opportunities of diverse Texan students,' reflects her commitment to understanding emerging technologies in education. Dr. Brooks maintains a substantial advising load, typically working with 10-15 undergraduate students per semester while also serving on graduate thesis committees. Dr. Brooks serves in multiple leadership roles, including as Head of the Small Programs Interest Group for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and as secretary for the Experiential Learning Division of the National Communication Association. She is actively involved in university governance through multiple promotion and tenure committees and other service roles.

Alicia Fernanda Galindo Manriqueمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainability
• Finance
• ESG
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Alicia Fernanda Galindo Manrique serves as National Director of the Master's Degree in Finance (on-campus and online) at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and holds faculty positions in finance and sustainability. She leads ÁBACO Finanzas, an initiative promoting financial education for youth, and co-hosts EGADE's Territorio Negocios podcast. Her educational credentials include: PhD in Accounting with Sustainability Focus (UANL/Universidad de Extremadura) Master's in Finance (EGADE Business School) MBA (EGADE Business School) Bachelor's in Public Financial Accounting (Tecnológico de Monterrey) Galindo Manrique's research bridges finance, sustainability, and technology , examining ESG-performance relationships through advanced methodologies like fuzzy logic and Bayesian machine learning. Her work emphasizes Latin American emerging markets , addressing eco-efficiency, gender gaps in digital finance, and AI applications in education. As a SNI Level I researcher, she investigates sustainable reporting challenges for SMEs and integrates metaverse technologies into business education. Recent publications reveal evolving trends from foundational ESG-performance studies (2017-2018) toward innovative applications: digital financial inclusion for gender equity (2025), metaverse adoption in education (2024), and robo-advisor ESG strategies (2023). Her work consistently applies computational methods to sustainability challenges in emerging economies. Key recognitions: National System of Researchers (SNI) Level I membership (2025) SECIHTI Frontier Science recognition for tomato supply chain project (2025) CIMA/AICPA funding for SME sustainability reporting research (2025) Tec Woman Award for ÁBACO entrepreneurship (2023) AI Pioneer distinction by Tecnológico de Monterrey (2023) Multiple ACACIA awards for eco-efficiency research (2022) She mentors through Tec Lean Growth, chairs the Nuevo León Institute of Public Accountants' Sustainability Commission, and directs finance research groups at EGADE/UANL. Her grant portfolio includes CONACYT scholarships and international CIMA/AICPA funding for sustainability accounting solutions targeting Mexican and Colombian SMEs. Galindo Manrique actively contributes through industry engagement as Club EXATEC Contadores board member and regular columnist for El Financiero and Forbes Mexico , translating academic research into practical business insights.

• Benefits Realisation in Project Management
• Value Generation in Projects
• Lean Manufacturing and Process Optimisation
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Dr. Stylianos Sapountzis serves as Programme Leader for the MSc in Project Management at Salford Business School, University of Salford, where he leads modules including Project Management Leadership and Skills (PG), Advanced Project and Logistic Management (PG), and Project Management (UG). With an industrial background in manufacturing management within the electronics sector, he brings practical expertise to his academic role, having previously worked as a production manager and process engineer focusing on production optimization and new product introduction. His educational background includes: PG Cert Academic Practice (2015, University of Salford) PhD in Project Management (2013, University of Salford) PgDip Advanced Manufacturing Systems (1998, University of Salford) BSc (Hons) Manufacturing with Languages (1997, Manchester Metropolitan University) Dr. Sapountzis specializes in benefits realization frameworks, particularly his BeReal process for healthcare infrastructure projects, with research spanning value generation in projects, lean manufacturing applications, and digital transformation in project management. His scholarly work demonstrates a clear trajectory from healthcare infrastructure research toward contemporary applications of AI in project management and supply chain optimization, with recent publications examining digital transformation challenges in UK higher education and AI applications in negotiation activities. His research portfolio shows strong interdisciplinary connections between traditional project management principles and emerging digital technologies, with significant contributions to understanding how lean thinking can be applied across diverse sectors including healthcare, construction, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The publication record reveals consistent output with increasing focus on digital transformation and AI applications since 2020. As a key member of the Health and Care Infrastructure Research and Innovation Centre (HaCIRIC), Dr. Sapountzis has presented research to international audiences and national bodies including the Department of Health, NHS Trusts, and Manchester City Council. His teaching expertise encompasses project planning and delivery tools, stakeholder management, and the Lean Toolbox, bridging theoretical concepts with practical industry applications developed through his earlier manufacturing career.

Mia Ljungblomمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Lean Management
• Quality Management
• Project Management Ethics
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Mia Ljungblom is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, based at Campus Gotland in Visby. She maintains an active research profile focusing on the intersection of Lean Management, quality systems, and ethical leadership practices within organizational contexts. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in diverse sectors including retail, manufacturing, and higher education. Professor Ljungblom's research interests center on Lean Management principles, particularly the 'Respect for People' dimension, and how it connects with ethical leadership, workplace culture, and quality management systems. Her scholarship examines the tensions between efficiency-driven Lean methodologies and human-centered values, exploring how organizations can implement Lean principles while maintaining ethical integrity and employee well-being. She investigates virtue ethics applications in quality management, leadership styles in developmental contexts, and the educational implications of quality systems in both campus and distance learning environments. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output over the past 15 years, with a notable concentration of work since 2014. Ljungblom's research shows a clear trajectory from examining basic quality management principles to increasingly sophisticated analyses of the ethical dimensions of Lean implementation. Her most recent work (2021-2022) focuses on reframing 'Respect for People' as fundamental to Lean philosophy rather than merely an add-on consideration, with particular attention to craftsmanship and alternative understandings of workplace relationships. Ljungblom maintains an active research presence at Uppsala University's Campus Gotland, where she contributes to the academic community through teaching and research in quality science within the Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering. Her work demonstrates strong connections between theoretical management frameworks and practical organizational applications across multiple sectors.

• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Systems
• Work Environment
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Katarina Wijk is an Associate Researcher at the Center for Clinical Research, Gävleborg, affiliated with Uppsala University. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications spanning public health, occupational health, and healthcare systems research. Her work addresses critical issues in patient safety, work environment design, mental health, and healthcare management. Dr. Wijk's research interests focus on healthcare work environments, particularly activity-based workplaces and their impact on staff well-being and productivity. She investigates patient safety initiatives, technology implementation challenges in healthcare settings, and the intersection of social factors like fear of crime and interpersonal violence with health outcomes. Her methodological approach spans quantitative surveys, mixed-methods studies, and qualitative evaluations, often applying theoretical frameworks like the job demands-resources theory. Her recent publication trends (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on healthcare work environments, with increasing attention to patient safety initiatives and technology integration challenges. The research spans multiple healthcare contexts including hospitals, manufacturing units, and community settings, with particular attention to leadership models, implementation processes, and organizational factors influencing health outcomes. Dr. Wijk collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines including public health, occupational medicine, and healthcare management. Her recent work shows strong institutional connections with Region Gävleborg and Uppsala University's public health and clinical research networks.

Christopher Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Revenue Management
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Security
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Dr. Christopher Wright is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Management and Marketing at Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration. He has served as Department Chair since February 2016 and joined the faculty in 2009 after prior adjunct and visiting positions at the Simon School (University of Rochester) and Saunders College of Business (RIT). His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Operations Management from the University of Rochester (Simon Graduate School of Business) in 2010 M.S. in Management Science Methods from the University of Rochester in 2006 M.B.A. with concentrations in Product and Service Operations Management from the University of Rochester in 2003 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 1999 Dr. Wright's primary research focuses on revenue management systems across airlines, hotels, and sports franchises, establishing frameworks for revenue sharing in airline alliances. His work extends to lean applications in higher education, supply chain security, extreme event management, and operations management for emergency services. Published in Transportation Science and presented at INFORMS and M&SOM conferences, his research bridges theoretical models with practical industry applications. He teaches the MBA core course on decision modeling and analytics (MGT611), Operations Management, Data Analysis, and Managerial Statistics at graduate and undergraduate levels. University service includes the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (Vice President role). No scientific awards were explicitly documented. Information regarding advisees, grant funding, laboratories, and research teams was not provided in source materials.

Lisa Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics
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Lisa Spencer is a dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Management at the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, where she has taught since 1990. She currently instructs Production and Operations Management courses (MGT124 and MBA 205) and has previously taught Principles of Management, Organizational Behavior, and Business Ethics. Her academic credentials include: M.S. in Business (Management) from California State University, Fresno (summa cum laude, 1990) B.S. in Business from Bellevue College (summa cum laude) Dr. Spencer's research centers on Operations Management and Organizational Behavior, with specialized expertise in case study development for business education. She creates practical learning resources based on local businesses, addressing lean manufacturing, ethical supply chains, and sustainable operations. Her work bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications, significantly contributing to pedagogical resources through McGraw-Hill's "OM in the News" blog where she publishes monthly operations-focused articles. Her publication history reveals a consistent focus on case-based learning spanning 15 years, with recurring analysis of businesses like "The Brownie Baker" to demonstrate evolving operational strategies. Her research traverses diverse sectors including medical devices (wheelchair manufacturing), food production, and spring manufacturing, consistently emphasizing waste reduction, ethical practices, and operational excellence. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Professionally, she has shaped business education through extensive case study authorship and regular blog contributions for McGraw-Hill, serving as a national resource for operations management instructors. While specific graduate advisees aren't listed, her educational materials impact students nationwide. No research grants are mentioned in the provided materials.

Helle Stegeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Swine Health Management
• Salmonella Surveillance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helle Stege, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Her expertise lies in swine medicine, veterinary epidemiology, and disease control, with a particular focus on production, nutrition, health, and animal welfare. She has built a distinguished career researching intestinal pathogens in pig herds, salmonella surveillance, and pharmaco-epidemiology. Dr. Stege earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the Royal Danish Veterinary and Agricultural University (RVAU) in 1992 and completed her PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology in 2000 with a thesis on "Subclinical infection with Salmonella enterica in Danish slaughter pig herds. Prevalence and risk factors." She became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) in 2003 and of the European College of Porcine Health Management (ECPHM) in 2006. Her research interests span veterinary epidemiology, swine health management, salmonella surveillance, pharmaco-epidemiology, animal disease control, veterinary public health, production animal medicine, and animal welfare. Dr. Stege has made significant contributions to understanding intestinal pathogens in pig herds, developing surveillance systems like VetStat for monitoring veterinary drug prescriptions, and investigating the dynamics of diseases such as Lawsonia intracellularis infection in Danish pig populations. Analysis of Dr. Stege's recent publications reveals a strong focus on antimicrobial usage monitoring, disease prevention through vaccination, and the application of epidemiological methods to improve swine health and production efficiency. Her work increasingly incorporates digital tools for veterinary education and leverages large datasets from national registers to address critical issues in animal health and food safety. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects veterinary medicine with public health concerns, particularly regarding antimicrobial resistance. Diplomate of the European College of Porcine Health Management (ECPHM), 2006 Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH), 2003 Scientist of the Month "Anvendt Svineforskning", 2006 Dr. Stege has supervised numerous veterinary students and PhD candidates, focusing on practical swine health issues including omphalitis in piglets, ear necrosis in weaners, Lawsonia intracellularis infection dynamics, and gastric ulcers in sows. She serves on the editorial board of Preventive Veterinary Medicine and has been a peer reviewer for several prominent veterinary journals. Her work with the Danish Society of Veterinary Hyologists and other professional organizations demonstrates her commitment to advancing veterinary science and practice. Dr. Stege leads research utilizing the Danish VetStat database and other national registries to investigate antimicrobial usage patterns, disease transmission, and the relationship between management practices and animal health outcomes. Her team collaborates with industry partners, government agencies, and international researchers to develop evidence-based approaches to swine health management and disease prevention.

Marcos Estermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Product Development
• Process Development
• Systems Engineering
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Dr. Marcos Esterman serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), teaching in the Multi-Disciplinary Design, Manufacturing and Management Leadership, and Masters in Product Development programs. His academic leadership extends to directing the Printer Research and Image Systems Modeling (PRISM) laboratory and co-directing the Sustainable Print Systems Laboratories. His educational background includes: B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University Dr. Esterman's research program centers on structured product development methodologies with dual emphases on sustainable printing systems and print-as-manufacturing processes. His work integrates systems engineering frameworks with life cycle assessment to address environmental impacts in product design, while pioneering lean principles in product development management. The PRISM laboratory focuses on modeling printer and imaging systems to optimize product architecture decisions, with significant contributions to understanding electrophotographic 3D printing surface characteristics and defect mechanisms. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strategic evolution from foundational work on supply chain risk management toward cutting-edge research at the intersection of additive manufacturing, sustainability science, and cognitive design processes. His recent scholarship demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration, particularly in applying object-oriented life cycle assessment frameworks and exploring cognitive neuroscience mechanisms in design concept evaluation. His scientific recognition includes: DFMLC BEST PAPER AWARD for research presented at IDETC '12 Dr. Esterman's industry experience at Hewlett-Packard (where he contributed to Color LaserJet 8500/9500 development) and General Electric Medical Systems informs his practical research approach. His current projects include social impact initiatives such as deploying solar-powered 3D printers for aquaponics systems in Cali, Colombia, demonstrating applied technology transfer for community development. He maintains active research leadership through the PRISM laboratory and Sustainable Print Systems Laboratories, focusing on sustainable print technologies, additive manufacturing process optimization, and systems engineering applications in product development.