Dr. Mimi Haddon is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Co-Head of the Music Department at the University of Sussex. She holds a PhD in Music History from McGill University (2015), an MSt in Musicology from the University of Oxford (2007), and a BMus from King's College London (2006). Her research focuses on popular music, particularly post-punk, disco, and their intersections with identity, genre, and cultural legitimization. Her current projects include editing DISCO! Music, Image, Dance (OUP, 2025) and the AHRC-funded Music for Girls exploring women’s knowledge cultures in popular music. She teaches modules such as Music and Society , Global Music Cultures , and Histories of Women in Music , and supervises PhD students in music studies and cultural studies. Research interests span postcolonial studies, queer theory, and feminist theory applied to music studies. She has published widely on topics like post-punk, disco, and gender in music, including her monograph What is Post-Punk? (2020). Awards include the AHRC Networking Grant for Music for Girls (2022–2023). Her work combines archival research, discourse analysis, and critical theory to explore how music reflects and shapes social identities and cultural narratives.
Kyoko Iwaki is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Literature of the University of Antwerp, with a focus on Japanese theatre, performance studies, and post-catastrophe narratives. She actively engages in collaborative research and holds internal governance roles, including membership in the Departmental Council for Literature and the Education Committee for the Educational Master in Languages. Her research explores Japanese contemporary theatre's intersections with ethics, digital performance, and nuclear trauma. Key themes include collaborative methodologies, liminality, and the philosophical implications of post-Fukushima art. Her work spans classical adaptations, avant-garde practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to performance. Recent publications analyze experimental Japanese theatre (Okada Toshiki, Sankai Juku), post-disaster memory, and the politics of digital pandemic spaces. She contributes to global discourse through interviews with practitioners and critiques of institutional frameworks in theatre and academia.
Mark Burnley is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University, having previously held roles at the University of Kent and the University of Wolverhampton. He specializes in endurance exercise physiology, focusing on oxygen uptake kinetics, critical power, and metabolic steady states. Burnley earned his BSc in Sport Science and PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Brighton and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. His research explores physiological thresholds in endurance performance, including VO₂ kinetics, lactate dynamics, and fatigue mechanisms. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Physiological Society, and serves as a section editor for the European Journal of Sports Science. Key research contributions include refining methodologies for determining exercise intensity domains and challenging conventional interpretations of critical power. His work emphasizes the interplay between metabolic and neuromuscular factors in endurance performance. Burnley’s publications span topics like priming exercise effects, nitrate supplementation, and polarized training debates. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive peer-reviewed output underscores his scholarly impact.
Professor Dinos Arcoumanis FREng is a distinguished academic at City, University of London, where he has served as Professor since 2000. He previously held academic positions at Imperial College London from 1988-2000, progressing from Lecturer to Reader and ultimately to Professor of Internal Combustion Engines. At City University, he has held significant leadership roles including Head of the Aeronautical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department, Dean of the School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and International Links, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & International) until August 2014. He remains actively involved in research and academic leadership, currently serving as Director of the International Institute of Cavitation Research and Coordinator of the World Cities World Class (WC2) University Network. Professor Arcoumanis holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics, Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1973), the University of California at Irvine, USA (1980), and the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London (1984), respectively. His primary research focuses on internal combustion engines, with specific expertise in combustion, exhaust emissions, and engine lubrication. Professor Arcoumanis has pioneered the application of laser diagnostics and computational fluid dynamics to study internal combustion engines, with particular interest in automotive fuels including renewable and alternative fuels. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical engine applications, addressing critical environmental engineering challenges in the transportation sector. His recent research has expanded into cavitation phenomena, fuel cell technology, and the development of sustainable propulsion systems for future transportation needs. Professor Arcoumanis's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear evolution in research focus, beginning with fundamental studies of diesel engine combustion and progressing toward advanced fuel injection systems, alternative fuels, and environmental sustainability. His work consistently bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical engine applications, with recent emphasis on cavitation phenomena in fuel systems and the integration of renewable energy technologies with traditional combustion systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects mechanical engineering principles with environmental science, materials science, and energy systems engineering. Professor Arcoumanis has received numerous prestigious awards and honors throughout his career: 1991 Dugald Clerk Prize of IMechE 1995 and 1998 Arch T. Colwell Merit Award of the Society of Automotive Engineers Elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) in 2001 Honorary doctorate from St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University of Russia (2009) Professor Arcoumanis has made significant contributions to academic leadership and professional service. He founded the International Journal of Engine Research (JER) in 1999 and serves as its Editor for Europe. He has coordinated the World Cities World Class (WC2) University Network since 2010, which brings together international institutions in major cities to address research challenges in transport, global health, business, and cultural industries. He has also served as a consultant to Brussels (DG17) and Bechtel Ltd. on the Auto-oil II European Programme (1998-2000), and was appointed Ambassador-at-Large of the Hellenic Republic for Energy Policy and New Technologies in September 2012. His research has been supported by various funding bodies including the Lloyd's Register Educational Trust, which funds the International Institute of Cavitation Research that he directs. Professor Arcoumanis leads the International Institute of Cavitation Research, a partnership between City University London, Loughborough University, and Delft University of the Netherlands. He has established collaborative research teams focused on engine combustion, fuel injection systems, and alternative propulsion technologies. His research group has developed advanced experimental facilities for studying fuel spray dynamics, combustion processes, and cavitation phenomena in engine systems. These teams regularly collaborate with automotive industry partners and international research institutions to address cutting-edge challenges in engine technology and sustainable transportation.
Myriam M.A.H. Cloodt serves as an Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) within the School of Industrial Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She is also affiliated with EAISI High Tech Systems as a University Researcher. Her academic career spans over two decades, with a continuous focus on understanding innovation processes in complex business environments. Dr. Cloodt earned her MSc in Business Economics from Maastricht University in 1997. After working as a lecturer for two years, she began her PhD research at the Department of Organization & Strategy, completing her dissertation at METEOR (Maastricht University) on measuring innovative performance of high-tech companies after mergers and acquisitions. She joined Eindhoven University of Technology in July 2004 as a researcher at the School of Technology Management, becoming Assistant Professor in June 2006, and was promoted to Associate Professor of Open Innovation and Entrepreneurship in August 2017. Her research focuses on open innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and strategic management, with particular interest in corporate venturing, strategic technology alliances, mergers and acquisitions, network analysis, and value constellations within innovation ecosystems. Dr. Cloodt's work bridges academic theory and practical application, as evidenced by her participation in industry projects for companies and innovation ecosystems like the High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Her publications span prestigious journals including Research Policy, Journal of Product Innovation Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, as well as book chapters for Oxford University Press. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward circular economy applications, particularly in plastics innovation, alongside continued work on innovation ecosystems, science parks, and military innovation contexts. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, employing network analysis, case studies, and stated choice experiments to investigate complex innovation phenomena across different sectors and organizational contexts. Best Paper Award - Mature PhD Student at the ESU European University Network on Entrepreneurship Conference (2021) Dr. Cloodt actively supervises graduate students and has contributed to numerous research projects, including C-PlaNeT (Circular Plastics Network for training), SEE-V-Lab, and the Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship. Her professional engagements extend to developing publications for organizations such as Adviesraad voor het Wetenschaps- en Technologiebeleid (AWT) and Het Financieele Dagblad. In teaching, she contributes to the BSc program in Industrial Engineering & Management Science, the MSc program in Innovation Management, and the Certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship & Management. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through contributions to circular economy research and sustainable innovation practices. Dr. Cloodt maintains active collaborations with industry partners and participates in significant academic conferences including the Annual World Open Innovation Conference where she serves on program committees.
Nauman Asghar is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Strategic Management at the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), UK. He holds a PhD in Strategy & Business Policy from HEC Paris (2023) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at NEOMA Business School. He is a Rhodes Scholar with degrees in Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and MSc in Law and Finance (MLF) from the University of Oxford. Asghar teaches modules like STRATEGIC ORGANISATION (ULMS871/ULMJ871), serving as Module Co-ordinator. His research focuses on behavioral strategy and organizational design, examining biases like inertia in resource allocation and how organizational structures influence decision-making. Key themes include centralized vs decentralized capital allocation, institutional ownership responses to performance feedback, and managerial cognition's role in strategic foresight. He is developing projects on performance-aspiration spillover effects between organizational goals. Asghar actively participates in academic governance, serving as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Strategic Management Journal , member of the Strategic Management Society's Competitive Strategy Interest Group, and reviewer for major conferences like Academy of Management. He contributes to PhD admissions as part of the interview panel and oversees Independent Progress Assessment Panels (IPAP). His publications span topics such as delegation impacts on capital reallocation (2022-2025), aspiration-performance dynamics (2023), and insider trading insights into strategic foresight (2023). While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and editorial board roles highlight academic leadership.
Dr. Martin Geissdoerfer is an Associate Professor of Circular Economy Transitions at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (Monash University) and an Associate at the Circular Economy Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School. He also serves as a guest lecturer at multiple universities and previously worked as a project manager at McKinsey & Company. His research focuses on circular economy transitions, sustainability strategy, business model innovation, and AI-driven circular ecosystems. He has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal work on sustainable business models and the circular economy definition. He is a Chief Investigator in the ARC Research Hub for Value-Added Processing of Underutilised Carbon Waste , a multidisciplinary project involving universities, research institutes, and industry partners. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing environmental, social, and economic performance in circular systems. Recent media engagements include discussions on Australia’s circular economy potential, policy labs, and critiques of unsustainable sales cultures. His research bridges academia and industry, advising Fortune 500 companies and policymakers on circular strategies.
Dr. Fatemeh Azhari is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Monash University, specializing in multi-scale computational tools for advanced materials and structures. She holds a Ph.D. from Monash University (2018), an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology (2012, 2010). Her research focuses on composite materials, additive manufacturing, and structural mechanics, with applications in sustainable construction and defense projects. Education: Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Monash University (2018) M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2012) B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2010) Research Interests: Multi-scale modeling, finite element analysis, composite materials (CFRP/GFRP), titanium alloys, fire dynamics, and structural stability. She leads projects funded by DST Group and collaborates with institutions like UNSW and the University of Melbourne. Research Trends: Her work emphasizes integrating computational models with experimental data to predict material behavior under extreme conditions, with recent studies focusing on pseudo-ductile composites, fire dynamics, and additive manufacturing. Awards: 2023 Advancing Women’s Success Grant 2023 ECA Seed Program Best Research Paper Award (2018, 2021) Supervision & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD candidates and co-leads projects on titanium alloys and dental implant mechanics. Active in teaching structural mechanics and materials courses at Monash. Teams/Labs: Collaborates on ICME projects and leads multi-institutional teams focusing on advanced materials and structural systems.
Anne Stafford is a Professor of Accounting and Finance at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. She holds a prominent role in critical and historical analyses of institutions and accountability, particularly focusing on public policy, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and public sector governance. Her research has significantly influenced national and international debates on PPPs' costs, accountability, and governance. Previously, she served at UMIST and Birmingham City University, with over 30 years of experience in lecturing and industry as a management accountant. She has contributed to professional bodies like the ACCA’s Global Forum for the Public Sector and CIGAR network. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing economic and societal impacts. Research interests include financial analysis of PPPs, corporate governance, and the interplay between professional accounting education and practice. Key areas of focus are the UK’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and the evaluation of infrastructure projects' affordability and value for money. Her 2019 Miriam Hederman O’Brien prize acknowledges her impactful research in fiscal policy and PPPs. She has also explored the implications of AI on accounting education and the challenges of accountability in hybrid governance structures. Her work has generated economic and political impacts, such as influencing infrastructure financing policies and public sector accountability frameworks. She actively participates in thought leadership initiatives, including the ‘On Infrastructure’ report, addressing climatic change and infrastructure sustainability.
Zhanna Sarsenbayeva is a Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. Previously, she held a Doreen Thomas Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Ubiquitous Computing, Accessibility, and Affective Computing. She earned a PhD in Engineering from the University of Melbourne, an MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Oulu, and a BSc in Computer Science from University College London. Research Interests: Dr. Sarsenbayeva explores how technology can enhance accessibility, improve emotion recognition in mobile contexts, and address situational impairments. Her work spans wearable sensors, mobile health applications, and ethical AI methodologies. Awards & Honors: 2022–2023: Australia-Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme 2021: CIS ECR Grant 2020: Doreen Thomas Postdoctoral Fellowship 2019: Gaetano Borriello Outstanding Student Award Advising & Grants: She currently supervises five PhD students researching topics like mixed reality collaboration and emotion recognition. Her grants include projects on accessibility standards and fairness in AI. International Collaborations: Engages with researchers at Aalborg University (Denmark), University of Oulu (Finland), and LMU Munich (Germany) on interdisciplinary projects.
Professor Gary Hampson is a Professor of Sedimentary Geology at the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London. His roles include Director of Undergraduate Studies (2023–present) and former Director of the Petroleum Geoscience MSc course. He holds affiliations with the Energy Futures Lab, Grantham Institute, and NORMS research groups. Hampson's research focuses on depositional systems, stratigraphy, and subsurface reservoir characterization, with applications to CO2 storage and fluid flow dynamics. Education: PhD in Sedimentology and Sequence Stratigraphy, University of Liverpool (1991–1995) BA in Natural Sciences (Geology), University of Cambridge (1988–1991) Research Interests: His work integrates sedimentology, stratigraphy, and reservoir modeling to understand subsurface fluid dynamics. Key areas include sediment dispersal patterns, stratigraphic architecture, and the impact of heterogeneity on reservoir performance. Recent studies emphasize CO2 storage potential in sedimentary systems and the application of advanced modeling techniques. Articles Trends: Recent publications highlight CO2 storage mechanisms, sedimentological heterogeneity in reservoirs, and the use of machine learning in geological analysis. His work bridges theoretical stratigraphy with applied reservoir engineering, particularly in carbonates and fluvio-deltaic systems. Awards: 2020 IAMG Best Paper Award 2016 AAPG Bennison Lecturer 2010 SEPM Excellence Awards Advising & Grants: Hampson has advised numerous students and led projects on reservoir characterization. His editorial roles include co-chief editor of the Journal of Sedimentary Research and guest editorships in Petroleum Geoscience. Labs/Teams: Active in the Energy Futures Lab and NORMS initiative, focusing on novel reservoir modeling and simulation for subsurface energy systems.
Aaron Cassidy is an American composer and conductor based in Berlin and Hannover. He serves as Professor of Composition and Director of Incontri – Institut für neue Musik at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover. His work emphasizes innovative graphical notations prioritizing physical sound production and non-geometrical rhythm theory. Cassidy’s compositions have been performed globally across 29 countries, with 12 commercial recordings on major labels like Kairos and NEOS. As a conductor, he specializes in contemporary and historical repertoire, leading over 100 world premieres with ensembles such as Ensemble Musikfabrik and ELISION. Notable engagements include the Munich Biennale and Melbourne Recital Centre. His recent research includes a 2025 reflection on non-geometrical rhythm and collaborative Erasmus+ residencies in Klagenfurt. Current projects include works for bassoon, violin-piano duet, and ANAM residency with ELISION in Melbourne (2025). Cassidy’s academic focus bridges compositional theory and performance practice. His research explores notation’s role in shaping musical interpretation, with particular attention to rhythm’s non-metric frameworks. Recent works like Reassessing Non-Geometrical Rhythm (2025) synthesize a decade of theoretical development. His teaching integrates experimental techniques and historical context, fostering innovation in Hannover’s new music institute.
Kirstin Hallmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sport Economics and Sport Management at the German Sport University Cologne. Her research focuses on sport management, sustainability, athlete development, and event management. She holds a PhD and has contributed to over 211 publications since 2017, including studies on dual career facilitators for elite athletes, paralympic marketing communication, and climate-resilient tourism strategies. Her work explores intersections between sport and society, with notable projects such as 'Social functions and social responsibility of formal sports organizations' and 'Mega-sporting events and their capability of meaning-making'. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Event Management and European Sport Management Quarterly . Education: PhD in Sport Management, German Sport University Cologne Key Research Areas: Dual career systems, sport sustainability, volunteer dynamics, and heritage event authenticity Dr. Hallmann has received awards including the 2024 Elite Best Reviewer for the Journal of Travel Research and the AIEST Best Contribution Award (2018, 2021). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sport management theory with practical applications in tourism, policy, and athlete well-being.
Prof. Dr. Peter Schossig is Director of the Division 'Heat and Buildings' at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg. Since 2016, he has been a Lecturer at the University of Freiburg's Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering. He chairs the Scientific Committee of the International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES), organized by EUROSOLAR. His research focuses on thermal energy storage, solar energy integration, and energy-efficient building systems. Key roles include managing over 250 employees in thermal systems and buildings divisions, leading major projects like Reallabor (heat pump living labs) and LC150 (low-charge heat pumps). Education: PhD in Architecture (2015), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), thesis on micro-encapsulated phase change materials. Physics diploma (1998), University of Freiburg. Research Interests: Thermal energy storage systems and materials (PCMs, adsorption). Heat pumps, solar cooling, and renewable energy integration in buildings. Low-exergy heating concepts and sustainable building design. Notable Projects: Leading 'HArVest' for adsorption module development. Co-authoring over 150 publications on thermal systems and sustainability. Serving as external examiner for doctoral programs at Universities of Lleida, Warwick, ETH Zurich, etc. Labs/Teams: Fraunhofer ISE divisions under his leadership include 'Energy Efficient Buildings', 'Heating and Cooling Technologies', and 'High Temperature Solar Thermal' groups, with accredited testing facilities for thermal systems.
Paul Zhou is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management at Monash University. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain and Operations Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2018), a Master’s in Electronic Commerce from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor’s in Global Supply Chain Management from Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on Sustainable Operations Management, Global Supply Chain Networks, and applications of Big Data Analytics/Machine Learning in business operations. He has led projects such as 'Supply Chain Governance Solutions for the Gig Economy' (2025-2028) and 'Machine Learning for Civil Construction Safety' (2019-2022). His work has been featured in top journals like Production and Operations Management and Journal of Operations Management . Notable achievements include the 2017 IACMR Presidential Award for his study on environmental incidents’ market impacts. Zhou’s research explores sustainable supply chain practices, DEI commitments’ market effects, and geopolitical influences on global operations. He serves as Oceania Co-Editor for Journal of Supply Chain Management and reviewer for multiple journals including Production and Operations Management .
