Bryan L. Sykes is an Associate Professor at Cornell University , with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy . He also holds affiliate roles at multiple research centers, including the Center for Demography and Ecology (CDE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Berkeley Population Center at the University of California-Berkeley. Education: PhD in Sociology and Demography from University of California-Berkeley; BS in Sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison His research spans demography , criminology , and social inequality , focusing on how institutions and policies shape disadvantage. He leads a $1.61M RCT on monetary sanctions' effects in California courts and develops innovative demographic methods to address inequality in incarceration, fertility, and mortality data. Recent publications emphasize global health metrics , criminal justice reform , and methodological advancements . He serves as Senior Associate Editor for Science Advances and previously held editorial roles at PLoS One and Sociological Perspectives .
Professor Huw Williams is a leading academic in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Exeter and Co-Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (CCNR). His work bridges traumatic brain injury (TBI), criminology, and policy reform, with a focus on neuroimaging, emotion processing, and justice system integration. Co-Director, Centre for Clinical Neuropsychology Research (Exeter) Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology (2021-present) Former roles: Senior Lecturer (2004-2007), Associate Professor (2007-2021) Collaborations: Child Brain Injury Trust, British Psychological Society, UN agencies Research spans brain injury in youth justice populations , police trauma , and elite athletes , with policy impacts on prison healthcare, TBI screening, and economic cost analysis. His 2015-2017 work on TBI in young offenders and 2020-2025 studies on neurodevelopmental profiles highlight cross-disciplinary intersections. Scientific recognition : Fellow of the British Psychological Society (2019) Barbra Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) Editorial leadership: Special issue on TBI & Crime (Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 2015, 2017 Lancet Neurology contributor)
Professor Michael Dickmann is a distinguished academic at Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, where he serves as Professor of International Human Resource Management and Course Director for the Management MSc program. With extensive international experience spanning multiple continents and industries, Professor Dickmann brings both academic rigor and practical insights to his work in international business and human resource management. Professor Dickmann holds a first class honours degree in Economics from London University and an MSc in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from LSE. His professional background includes work in Germany, Australia, the USA, Colombia, Spain and Britain, and he is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling cross-cultural research and consulting engagements. His scholarly focus centers on human resource strategies, structures and processes of multinational organizations, international mobility and global careers. Professor Dickmann's research examines career capital development, talent management systems, and the evolving nature of global assignments, with increasing attention to sustainability, mental health in the workplace, and paradigm shifts in global mobility accelerated by geopolitical tensions and the pandemic. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in multinational contexts. As Senior Editor-in-Chief of The International Journal of Human Resource Management, Professor Dickmann significantly shapes scholarly discourse in the field. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving challenges in international HRM, including the organizational value of international assignments, career adaptability across borders, and the impact of institutional contexts on career pathways. Professor Dickmann maintains strong connections between academia and practice through consulting with major organizations across professional services (PricewaterhouseCoopers), industry (Siemens, Oracle), finance (HSBC, Deutsche Bank), and government/non-profit sectors (United Nations, WorldVision). This practical engagement informs his research and teaching, creating a valuable bridge between academic theory and organizational practice. His leadership as Course Director for the Management MSc program, combined with his editorial responsibilities and extensive publication record, positions Professor Dickmann as a significant contributor to the advancement of international human resource management knowledge and practice globally.
Donatella Strangio serves as Professor of Economic History and Director of the Department of Methods and Models for the Economy, Territory and Finance (Memotef) at Sapienza University of Rome. She also holds the position of Deputy Rector for Chile and Brazil in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Her academic leadership extends to directing international research projects including the European Project PNRR Changes 5 and the Jean Monnet Project EUMCHA. Her research spans economic development and underdevelopment, financial history, tourism economics, international migration patterns, and colonial-decolonization processes. She examines these topics through historical lenses, particularly focusing on pre-industrial economic systems, 20th century European history, famines, food policies, and institutional evolution. Her work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy challenges. Professor Strangio's recent publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence across economic history, with particular emphasis on resilience mechanisms during crises, migration as knowledge transmission, and tourism's economic dimensions. Her scholarship shows consistent engagement with both Italian and global contexts, especially regarding Mediterranean and Latin American connections. She actively mentors through multiple master's programs including the Master in Migration and Development and the Master in Tourism Economics and Management. Her leadership in the Civis short-term courses on Crisis Sustainability and Cultural Heritage Enhancement demonstrates commitment to innovative teaching approaches. Professor Strangio directs significant research initiatives including the Spoke9 of PNRR Cultural Heritage and coordinates the Scientific Guarantee Committee for the 'Repertory of Italian banks from 1861 to today.' Her international collaborations span Columbia University, Universidad de Quilmes, University of Adelaide, London School of Economics, and numerous Latin American institutions.
Ashley V. Whillans serves as the Volpert Family Associate Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School within the Negotiation, Organizations & Markets Unit. She teaches the Motivation and Incentives course to MBA students and holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Her research centers on the intersection of time, money, and happiness, with three primary streams: Time Demands: How unpaid labor (chores/childcare) impacts wellbeing and productivity, particularly for working women in developing economies Time Negotiations: Factors affecting employees' willingness to request resources like deadline extensions Hybrid Organizations: How time-use patterns predict employee wellbeing and productivity in distributed work settings Current field work spans East Africa, South Asia, and U.S. tech companies. Her publication record spans top journals including Science Advances , Nature Human Behavior , and PNAS , with findings featured in Harvard Business Review , The New York Times , and The Wall Street Journal . Her book Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time & Live a Happier Life (2020) synthesizes this research for practitioners. Award highlights include: 2022 SAGE Emerging Career Trajectory Award 2018 CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award (top PhD thesis in Canada) 2019 IPA Dissertation Award Honorable Mention Professor Whillans collaborates with major organizations including The Conference Board (as Distinguished Principal Research Fellow), technology firms, and NGOs. Her current projects involve machine learning analysis of 26,133 teams' dispersion patterns, field experiments with female entrepreneurs in Kenya, and time-value measurement in Nairobi's informal sector. She directs the 'Time Smart' research initiative examining how time-saving interventions affect business performance and wellbeing.
William Hobbs is the Lois and Mel Tukman Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University , affiliated with the College of Human Ecology. His research intersects politics and health , focusing on social spillover effects of government actions and adaptation to life changes through computational social science methods. Teaches Data Science for Social Scientists I & II (HD/Psych 2930/2940) Co-teaches graduate course Text and Networks in Social Science Research (HD/Soc/Info 6610, Govt 6619) Research strengths include causal inference , representative sampling , and machine learning applications for small training sets. His work has been featured in The Atlantic , Science Magazine , and other major outlets. Current Data Science Lab projects analyze: Political polarization in social media Health behavior networks Government policy feedback Content moderation systems Lab hires Cornell undergraduates with R/Python experience for data management tasks through HD 4010 research credit.
Matthias Hofmann is a Researcher at the Institute for Systematic Theology and Ethics under the Faculty of Theology at the University of Leipzig . He earned his Dr. theol. in May 2025 with a dissertation on Friedrich Schleiermacher's theological work, and his current habilitation explores the intersection of religion , hedonism , and cultural studies . Degree: Doctorate in Theology (2025), Summa Cum Laude Education: Diplom-Theologe (2012), Studies in Protestant Theology Teaching: Introductory seminars in systematic theology, dogmatics, and ethics; co-taught courses on Ernst Troeltsch and Rahel Jaeggi's critiques of life forms His research spans systematic theology , theological ethics , and philosophy of religion , with a focus on contextualizing Schleiermacher's lectures on Jesus and analyzing modern hedonism. Recent publications include contributions to the Journal for the History of Modern Theology and a co-edited volume on ethics and happiness. Scientific awards include the Wolfgang Scheuffler Research Prize (2019) and a Konrad Adenauer Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (2018). He is a member of the International Schleiermacher Society and has held various research and teaching roles since 2011.
Liu Shan is a Professor in the Department of Radio and Television at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, serving since 2002 with a PhD in Modern and Contemporary Literature from Fudan University. His international academic engagements include visiting positions at City University of Hong Kong, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Utah under China's Ministry of Education program. His educational trajectory features: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Journalism & Communication, Fudan University (2000-2002) PhD in Modern & Contemporary Literature, Fudan University (1997-2000) MA in Literature & Aesthetics, Xiamen University (1994-1997) BA in Chinese Language & Literature, Hunan Huaihua University (1989-1992) Specializing in media culture and new communication's societal impact , his research examines audience psychology, media representation, and cultural identity formation. Key contributions include analyzing WeChat public spheres, hip-hop subcultures, and historical media narratives, consistently bridging traditional scholarship with digital age phenomena through rigorous textual and audience analysis. His 15 most recent publications (2006-2021) reveal evolving focus from foundational media theory to contemporary digital culture, with increasing attention to Chinese social dynamics. Early works address news reform and audience theory, while recent studies tackle WeChat public life, cosmetic surgery commodification, and underground hip-hop, demonstrating methodological versatility across historical analysis, ethnography, and critical discourse studies. Major recognitions include: Shanghai Philosophy & Social Sciences Award (2006 monograph) Shanghai Academic Year Conference Excellent Paper Awards (2006, 2007) Tongji University 'Famous Course & Excellent Teacher' (2015) Multiple Excellent Thesis Supervisor Awards (2006-2022) 14th Shanghai College Student TV Festival Instructor Award (2021) As Master's Supervisor, he has mentored numerous students evidenced by eight Tongji University thesis awards (2006-2022). His research is funded by National Art Science projects ('Television Audience Theory Research') and Ministry of Education key initiatives ('Contemporary Art Practice & Cultural Competitiveness'). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Media Criticism and SSCI journal reviewer for CSMC, while contributing to academic governance as Ministry of Education Degree Committee expert. He actively participates in the School's Omnimedia Research Institute and Media Experiment Teaching Center, collaborating with the University Film & Television Association's Media Culture Committee to advance China's media studies landscape through conferences and publications.
Dr. Andrea L. Dixon serves as Executive Director of Baylor University's Center for Professional Selling and holds the Frank M. and Floy Smith Holloway Professorship within the Hankamer School of Business, Department of Marketing. Since 2009, she has transformed Baylor's sales program into one of the nation's premier sales centers, commemorating its 25th anniversary as the oldest sales center in the United States. Education PhD in Marketing, Indiana University MS in Marketing, Indiana University MBA, Boston University BBA in Marketing, Kent State University BBA in Management, Kent State University BVA in Theatre, Kent State University Research Focus Her pioneering work centers on Sales Management , Salesperson Performance , and Internal Selling , examining critical aspects like burnout coping mechanisms, inside sales force configurations, and sales education frameworks. Dixon's research bridges academic rigor with industry relevance through publications in top journals including Journal of Marketing and Harvard Business Review . Publication Trends Recent publications (2014-2025) reveal evolving focus on mentalizing skills in salesperson resilience, business-to-business inside sales structures, and international research collaboration. Key thematic clusters include sales leadership development, omnichannel integration in personal selling, and evidence-based sales education methodologies that address talent pipeline challenges. Scientific Recognition Cornelia Marschall Smith Award for teaching/research/service excellence (2020) Academy of Marketing Science Marketing Teacher Award (2008) AMA Sales SIG Excellence in Teaching Award (2014) ERB Best Paper Award for omnichannel framework (2016) AMA Sales SIG Best Paper Award (2003) Academic Leadership Dixon serves on editorial boards for Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management , Journal of Marketing Education , and Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing , while providing ad hoc reviews for Journal of Marketing . She has built Baylor's sales program into a national model through industry partnerships and curriculum innovation, advising numerous students in sales management courses including MKT 4328 and MKT 4331. Center for Professional Selling As Executive Director, she leads initiatives connecting academic research with industry practice, focusing on developing sales talent through practitioner partnerships, certification programs, and the Center's 30th Anniversary issue of the Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management .
Robert Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies & Media Arts at McMaster University's Faculty of Humanities in Hamilton, Canada. With an extensive career as both an academic and practicing artist, he has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary media arts education and creation since joining McMaster University. Hamilton holds dual MFA degrees from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, Netherlands, complemented by a Diploma from the Alberta College of Art + Design. His academic journey spans from 1981-1985 at the Alberta College, followed by advanced studies from 1991-1993 at the Jan van Eyck Academie. His research and creative practice centers on visual media with particular focus on video art, photography, and animation. Hamilton's work consistently explores themes of identity, community, and the evolving urban environment, often reflecting on societal events and contemporary issues. His artistic approach combines technical mastery with conceptual depth, resulting in works that challenge viewers' perceptions of everyday spaces and social structures. He has developed a distinctive methodology that blends documentary techniques with artistic interpretation, creating works that are simultaneously observational and transformative. Hamilton's recent body of work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward examining human relationships with urban spaces, particularly during times of societal transformation like the pandemic. His projects increasingly incorporate digital technologies and AI elements while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional media arts. The thematic continuity across his work reveals a persistent concern with how individuals navigate and make meaning within constructed environments. German Video Art Prize Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago Film Festival Work featured in National Gallery of Canada collection As an educator, Hamilton has mentored numerous students through senior thesis projects and specialized courses in media production. His teaching portfolio spans animation, video art, digital cinema, photographic techniques, and emerging media. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his sustained creative output suggests successful acquisition of research funding to support his artistic practice. His work has been exhibited internationally at venues including Maison des Arts de Laval, Museum of Contemporary Art in Castello, Spain, and Transmediale in Berlin. Hamilton maintains an active studio practice that directly informs his teaching approach. His creative process involves both digital and traditional techniques, often experimenting with the intersection of physical and virtual spaces. He has developed specialized approaches to documenting urban environments that reveal hidden patterns and structures within everyday landscapes, creating what might be described as visual commentaries on contemporary life.
Tony Cookson is a Professor of Finance and the Michael A. Klump Endowed Professor at the Leeds School of Business , University of Colorado Boulder, where he has served since 2013. His research spans empirical finance , household and corporate financial decision-making , and the impact of social media and legal institutions on financial behavior. He has published in top journals like the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Economics , and Management Science , focusing on topics from investor disagreement to fracking-induced debt repayment . Education : Ph.D. in Economics (University of Chicago), M.S. in Statistics and Applied Economics (Montana State University), B.S. in Economics (Montana State University) His research interests include: How social media shapes investor sentiment and trading patterns The economic consequences of fracking and casino policy Legal institutions and their role in credit market development Behavioral finance through LLM-driven investor personas His scientific awards include the Best Paper in Investments and Asset Pricing (MFA 2023) , NASDAQ Best Paper in Asset Pricing (WFA 2021) , and Finalist for TIAA Paul A. Samuelson Award (2021) . He serves as Editor at the Review of Corporate Finance Studies and Associate Editor at multiple top journals.
Richard N. Lutjens Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Texas Tech University, specializing in modern German history with emphasis on the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and Holocaust studies. His research examines the experiences of historically marginalized groups, particularly Jews in hiding during the Nazi era. He earned his B.A. in History and German from Middlebury College (2003) and Ph.D. in History from Northwestern University (2012). His teaching portfolio includes Western Civilization, Modern Germany, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, and Comparative Genocide courses. Lutjens' research challenges conventional narratives about Holocaust hiding practices, demonstrating through survivor testimonies that Berlin Jews actively navigated urban spaces rather than remaining stationary in attics or cellars. His current work investigates how Nazi anti-Semitic policies created opportunities for ordinary criminals to exploit Jewish-Germans. Key publications include his 2019 monograph Submerged on the Surface and the 2013 chapter on Berlin's hidden Jews. Shortlisted for the 2019 Waterloo Centre for German Studies Book Prize CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2020 His scholarly contributions have been presented at international venues including the biennial Lessons & Legacies Holocaust conference and Berlin workshops on everyday persecution. While no formal advising records or grants are documented in available sources, his research continues to reshape understanding of Holocaust survival strategies through innovative analysis of demographic patterns and spatial mobility.
Patricia Pelley is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Texas Tech University . Her research intersects Modern Asian History , Vietnamese History , Global Christianity , and Decolonization studies. She is completing a manuscript titled "Jesus, Mary, and Marcel Văn in the Vietnamese Revolution," analyzing the role of global Catholicism in anti-colonial movements through the life of Vietnamese writer Gioakim Nguyễn Tân Văn. Her work engages French imperialism , revolutionary activism , and religious historiography . Her award-winning book Postcolonial Vietnam: New Histories of the National Past (Duke University Press, 2002) examines how Vietnamese historians redefined national identity post-1954, departing from Marxist models to create a multiethnic narrative framework. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Asian and World Histories , with recent course topics including novel-based historical analysis.
Austin Mason is a Lecturer in History and the Assistant Director for Digital Humanities at Carleton College. He holds a BA from the College of William and Mary, an MA from the University of Oxford, and a PhD from Boston College. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in teaching and expanding the Digital Humanities program. Education: BA, College of William and Mary MA, University of Oxford PhD, Boston College His research integrates early medieval history with digital humanities, focusing on religious practices, material culture, and experimental archaeology. He is currently working on a book titled Listening to the Early Medieval Dead: Religious Practices in England, c.400-900 CE . His work often uses digital tools like 3D modeling and GIS to explore historical contexts. Austin's recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations in historical game development, virtual reconstructions of workhouses, and experiential archaeology courses. His projects, such as the Virtual Viking Longship Project and the Virtual Gressenhall 3D models, highlight his commitment to merging traditional research with digital innovation. Affiliations: American Historical Association Medieval Academy of America Haskins Society (Treasurer) Association for Computers and the Humanities American Institute of Archaeology European Association of Archaeologists International Society for the Study of Early Medieval England EXARC (Experimental Archaeology) He collaborates with institutions like the Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse Museum and leads initiatives involving undergraduate students in digital scholarship.
Dr. Janet Graham is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director at the Department of English, University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). Her interdisciplinary research spans Critical Refugee Studies, Multicultural North American Literature, Vietnamese Diasporic Literature, Life Writing, and Antiracist Teaching methodologies. Education: Ph.D., English, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2019) M.Ed., Secondary English Education, Western Washington University (1995) B.A., World Literatures and Cultures, The Evergreen State College (1992) Her publications focus on decolonial frameworks, refugee narratives, and intersections between biopolitics and environmental justice in global literary contexts. Recent works examine Vietnamese diasporic experiences and Derek Walcott’s postcolonial poetics. Graham also contributes to pedagogical research through bibliographic work on life writing and classroom engagement strategies. She teaches courses ranging from introductory literature to advanced seminars on multicultural American literature and literary criticism. As Graduate Program Director, she oversees academic writing, composition, and secondary education curriculum development.
