جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Megaproject Management
• Infrastructure PPP Governance
• ESG and Sustainable Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sujuan Zhang is a Lecturer in Project Organising at the School of Project Management, University of Sydney (since November 2024). Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor of Construction Project Management at Xiamen University (2021–2024). She holds a PhD in Construction Project Management from the University of Hong Kong, along with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tianjin University, China. Her research focuses on owner-domain project organizing, particularly addressing challenges in complex, dynamic environments such as ESG integration and digital transformation. Key areas include megaproject management, infrastructure PPP governance, and BIM capabilities. She has contributed to projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and NSFC-RGC collaborations. Awards include a Highly Commended Paper at the 4th International Symposium on Project Leadership (2024), the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund Reaching Out Award (2019), and a National Postgraduate Scholarship (China, 2014). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating units like PMGT5820 (Execution and Acceptance) and PMGT2854 (Executing Projects). She is affiliated with the John Grill Institution for Project Leadership, NZI Net-Zero Institute, and CRIOCM.

• Infrastructure Management
• Project Organizing
• Project Delivery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xinyue Zhang is a Lecturer in the School of Project Management at The University of Sydney. She holds a Ph.D. from Tongji University (2023) with a joint program at Delft University of Technology (2021-2023). Her research focuses on infrastructure management, project organizing, and systems integration, with particular emphasis on tensions between projects and permanent organizations, systematic delivery models, and digitalization-driven future project systems. Teaching responsibilities include PMGT1860 (Project Initiation and Scope) and PMGT5858 (Project Initiation). Current research funding includes a University of Sydney Faculty of Engineering Start-up Grant (2024-2026) and a National Natural Science Foundation of China grant (2024-2028, Co-I). Co-lead for the 'Projects in the face of climate change' pillar at the Net Zero Institute. Member of the Editorial Review Board for Project Management Journal. Her industry engagement includes participation in the Beijing Daxing International Airport execution and planning for Shanghai Pudong Airport’s Phase IV expansion. She has contributed to 22 airport and 27 hospital projects in China, emphasizing practical application of research findings. Awards include the Top Cited/Viewed Article in Journal of Operations Management (2025), EURAM Best Track Award (2024), and China National Scholarship (2021-2023). She advises two research students: Yuhan Liu (Inter-Project Learning) and Vivi Shu Wen (Project Organizing for Systematic Delivery).

• Behavioral Strategy
• Strategic Decision-Making
• Innovation Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Lovallo is a Professor of Strategy, Innovation and Decision Sciences at the University of Sydney and a senior research fellow at the Institute for Business Innovation at the University of California, Berkeley. His expertise lies in the psychological aspects of strategic decisions, with publications in high-impact journals like American Economic Review , Management Science , and Harvard Business Review . He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and serves on the editorial boards of Strategy Science and McKinsey on Finance . Research Interests : Lovallo focuses on behavioral strategy, cognitive biases in decision-making, innovation management, and resource allocation. His work bridges psychology and strategic management, emphasizing how executives can mitigate biases like overconfidence and risk aversion. Teaching : Courses include IBUS3107 Business Negotiations MMGT6001 Strategy and Entrepreneurship SMBA6105 Business Negotiations and Decision Making Grants : Recipient of multiple research grants from institutions like the Sydney Business School and Australian Research Council, supporting studies on behavioral decision-making and innovation strategies. Media Mentions : Featured in Corriere Della Sera (2025) for startup resource allocation research and in Weekend Australian (2023) on AI digital employees.

• Project Management Education
• Educational Technology
• Curriculum Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Fiona Saunders is a Professor of Project Management Education and Director of the Centre for Learning Enhancement and Educational Development (LEED) at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU). She leads LEED's efforts to integrate pedagogic scholarship, innovation, and digital education into curriculum development and educational policy. Previously, she served as Faculty Director of Education in MMU's Faculty of Science and Engineering, overseeing teaching strategies, student experience, and graduate outcomes from 2017–2022. Her academic background includes a PhD in Project Management (2016, University of Manchester), an MBA with Distinction (1999, Lancaster University), and a BSc in Applied Physics and Electronics (1991, University of Durham). She is a Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE and Chartered Engineer. Her research focuses on educational technology, curriculum design, project management in safety-critical industries (e.g., nuclear energy), and decolonizing curricula. Notable outputs include books on project finance and peer-reviewed articles on video-based teaching, nuclear project management, and high-reliability practices. Recent work addresses curriculum decolonization and integrating Ubuntu philosophy into engineering education. Prof Saunders has extensive industry experience, including project management roles at PA Consulting and the Autobar Group before transitioning to academia. She advises on educational policy, chairs international conferences, and maintains a professional blog with global reach (www.fionasaunders.co.uk).

Tim Bradyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Development
• Innovation Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tim Brady is a distinguished academic at the University of Brighton, specializing in project management and innovation. His work focuses on understanding the challenges and opportunities in managing complex projects across public and private sectors. He explores topics such as infrastructure development, megaproject management, organizational learning, and the evolving 'project society' landscape. Brady's research emphasizes practical insights into improving project outcomes through better cost management, demand profiling, and capability-building strategies. His studies often involve case analyses of high-profile projects like Heathrow Terminal 5 and infrastructure initiatives in Africa. He critiques common project failures while advocating for historical insights and adaptive practices to enhance future project success. Key themes in his work include the paradox of project ambition versus execution, the role of temporary organizations in modern economies, and the integration of innovation into project delivery models. He consistently highlights the need for systemic learning and collaboration across project networks to address complexity and uncertainty.

Thant Synمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Systems
• Healthcare Informatics
• Public Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thant Syn is an Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), affiliated with the Department of Information Systems, Analytics & Supply Chain within the Lutgert College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Florida International University, an M.B.A. in Information Technology from International University of Japan, and a B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering from Yangon Technological University. His research focuses on applying ontological analysis and synthesis to diverse domains including healthcare informatics, public policy, electronic government, social inclusion, and big data analytics. Notable works explore barriers to healthcare access, online privacy policies, and global workforce development strategies. Syn has published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Journal and International Journal of Medical Informatics . Teaching responsibilities include courses on data management and business analytics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges technical systems with societal challenges, emphasizing innovation for sustainable growth and policy-driven solutions. Key themes in his publications include leveraging ontologies to address gaps in healthcare policy, environmental governance, and megaproject management. Research consistently emphasizes methodological rigor and real-world applicability across international contexts.

• Project Management
• Project Complexity
• Organizational Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Neil Turner is a Professor of Project Management at the Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University. He holds distinctions including Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAPM). His career spans engineering, academia, and leadership roles, with over 30 years of experience. Education: MEng from the University of Bath (1990s), MBA, and PhD from Cranfield University (2011). His research focuses on project complexity, ambidexterity, organizational learning, and resilience. He has authored influential textbooks like Project Management, 5th edition (with Harvey Maylor) and published extensively in journals like Project Management Journal and International Journal of Project Management . Teaching and Leadership: Course Director for the MSc by Research in Project Management. He teaches on Masters, Executive Education, and Doctoral programs, emphasizing project complexity and research methods. Current research explores managerial practices for improving project delivery and doctoral supervision in project resilience and procurement. Key Contributions: Developed frameworks for supply chain complexity, antifragility in disruptions, and ambidexterity in software development. His work integrates theory with practice, addressing real-world challenges like pandemic response and megaproject governance. He frequently speaks at academic and practitioner conferences. Awards and Recognition: Multiple fellowships reflect his academic and professional standing. His research bridges operational and strategic project management, emphasizing adaptive practices in volatile environments.

• Performance Measurement
• Strategic Management
• Project Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Bourne is a faculty member at the Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University, holding the academic rank of Professor of Business Performance. He leads research and consulting activities focused on strategic performance management, megaproject governance, and organizational change. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2001), he has over 15 years of industry experience in roles spanning production management, strategy, and acquisitions across diverse sectors including manufacturing and aviation. His professional qualifications include Chartered Management Accountant and Chartered Engineer credentials. He has authored over 100 publications, including seminal works like The Handbook of Corporate Performance Management and Successful Change Management in a Week . His research bridges performance measurement systems with strategic management, emphasizing stakeholder alignment and implementation challenges. Key research interests include megaproject governance, benefits realization in public projects, and the interface between performance metrics and strategic execution. His work frequently addresses challenges in aligning organizational activities with strategic goals through advanced measurement frameworks. Recent studies focus on VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environments and Industry 4.0 implications for performance systems. Professional engagements include collaborations with Fortune 500 firms such as Accenture, BAE Systems, and BP, advising on performance management systems. He co-leads the Centre for Business Performance at Cranfield, a hub for designing and implementing advanced performance tools. Publications span leading journals like International Journal of Project Management and Production Planning & Control , with a focus on empirical studies of performance measurement impacts. His work often critiques conventional budgeting practices and advocates for adaptive control systems in dynamic markets.

Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Systems Thinking
• Megaprojects
• Net-Zero Carbon
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. He holds a PhD in Construction Management and teaches courses in quantity surveying and project management. His research focuses on systems thinking, megaprojects, and net-zero carbon delivery, addressing challenges in cost control and sustainable development. BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management (2012), Liverpool John Moores University MSc Construction Project Management (2013), Liverpool John Moores University MSc Quantity Surveying (2015), Glasgow Caledonian University PhD Construction Management (2020), Heriot-Watt University PGCert in Teaching and Learning (2023), Heriot-Watt University Research interests include system dynamics, AI applications in construction, and net-zero policy challenges for project professionals. He leads the APM-funded project 'Net-zero carbon and the project manager' (£5K) and supervises multiple PhD students exploring topics like cost optimization in oil and gas megaprojects. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Cost Control Principles' and 'Measurement and Cost Evaluation,' along with academic mentoring. He also engages in outreach via the LEAPS Global Impact Challenge to promote higher education access. Affiliated with the Gamification and Systems Thinking Lab at the University of Edinburgh's Business School, his work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly sustainable cities and climate action.

• Civil Engineering
• Project Management
• Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnar Johansen is a Professor at NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on sustainability, urban development, project management, and infrastructure. He has authored numerous publications, including textbooks on project management and articles on smart cities, megaprojects, and participatory processes. His work spans academic and applied domains, addressing challenges in construction, transportation, and environmental policy. Research interests include lean construction practices, sustainability frameworks, and the integration of digital tools in urban planning. His recent articles explore citizen participation in smart cities, portfolio management in infrastructure, and uncertainty in construction projects. He collaborates widely, appearing in journals like Infrastructures and Procedia Computer Science . Notable outputs include textbooks like Praktisk prosjektledelse and reports on project portfolio management. No specific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record underscores academic contributions. Advising and grants are implied through his research activities, though details are not explicitly provided.

• Industrial networks
• Inter-organisational theory
• Purchasing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Kristian Andreas Torvatn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He holds the title of Excellent Teaching Practitioner, reflecting his contributions to education. His research focuses on industrial networks, inter-organizational theory, purchasing strategies, and supply networks. He has published extensively on topics ranging from public procurement reforms to project management in organizational change processes. His teaching responsibilities include courses on Strategic Programme Management, Public Procurement, and Project Management Specialization. He has authored textbooks such as Teknologiledelse - for ingeniørstudier , emphasizing practical applications for engineering students. Key research themes include analyzing supply network dynamics, evaluating project risk management tools, and exploring procurement reforms in the EU context. His work often employs longitudinal case studies to trace strategic footprints in purchasing and innovation ecosystems. He has contributed to policy discussions through articles like Reform med store utfordringer (2014), addressing challenges in public procurement reforms. Notable outreach activities include a 2014 interview on accounting simulation tools for engineers and a 1998 workshop presentation on firm boundary dynamics in interorganizational research.

Tapio Litmanenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Sociology
• Risk Research
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tapio Litmanen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Jyväskylä’s Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, and currently serves as Vice Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His work focuses on environmental sociology, risk research, science and technology studies, and civil society dynamics, with a specialized emphasis on energy policy, nuclear technology governance, and sustainability transitions. He leads the STEER research group, which has produced extensive publications on energy policy, nuclear technology, risk perception, and environmental conflicts. Key projects include the Academy of Finland-funded ‘PROMISES’ examining techno-scientific promises in nuclear sustainability transitions, and the Strategic Research Council’s ‘CORE’ project addressing collaborative environmental decision-making. His research also explores small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear waste management, and public engagement in megaprojects like Finland’s spent nuclear fuel repository. Recent publications analyze regulatory frameworks for SMRs, media discourse on nuclear technology, and challenges in measuring university societal engagement. Litmanen has secured funding from the Academy of Finland, EU, and Finnish ministries, contributing to policy debates on energy transitions and societal responsibility. His work bridges academic research with practical governance, emphasizing ethical and institutional dimensions of technological promises. Labs/Teams: Leads the STEER research group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Finnish and international institutions. Projects such as ‘PROMISES’ and ‘CORE’ involve partnerships with universities and research councils, focusing on environmental governance and collaborative solutions to fragmented societies.

Sam MacAulayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Strategic Organization of Innovation
• Project-Based Organizing
• Organizational Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sam MacAulay is a Deputy Program Convenor at UQ Business School, School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on the strategic organization of innovation in complex project-based environments. Research Interests: Organizational design in innovation Project-based organizing Behavioral theory of the firm Resource-based view of the firm Construction, infrastructure, and mining innovation Key Publications: His work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Review , MIT Sloan Management Review , and EMBO Reports , covering topics such as innovation ecosystems, organizational search risks, and AI applications in medical imaging. Supervision: Available for PhD and research master's supervision with current students exploring topics like AI in mammography, risk leadership in megaprojects, and disruptive innovation in oncology. Media Expertise: Available for commentary on organizational design, megaproject innovation, and social networks in R&D.

Amir Rahbarimaneshمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Strategic Management
• Innovation Management
• Project Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amir Rahbarimanesh is a Lecturer in Engineering Project Management at the University of Manchester's School of Engineering. He holds a BSc (First Class) in Industrial & Systems Engineering (2008), an MSc in Project Management (2010, University of Birmingham), and a PhD in Management of Projects (2015, University of Manchester). His roles include External Lecturer at Oxford Saïd Business School, Guest Lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School and Liverpool Management School, and External Examiner at Staffordshire University. He also advises RS Group plc on innovation strategy. Education: BSc Industrial & Systems Engineering (First Class), 2008 MSc Project Management (University of Birmingham), 2010 PhD Management of Projects (University of Manchester), 2015 Research Interests: Strategic Management, Innovation Management (Industry 4.0), Project Management (megaprojects, risk, governance), Project Education (T&L tools), Maintenance Engineering, and Technology Applications (AI, Quantum Computing). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly climate action and industry innovation. Awards: 2025 SU Academic Awards: Excellence in Student Development & Assessment Feedback 2025 Highly Commended: Teaching for Employability & Lecturer of the Year (2021) Teaching & Supervision: Leads courses on Project Management with ICT, Innovation Management, and Engineering Foresight. Supervises PhD/MSc/Undergraduate projects in Engineering and Business Schools. Serves as internal examiner for PhD progress reports. Service: Member of BiNDT International Advisory Committee, Fellow of HE Academy, and conference session chair (e.g., CM2023). Collaborates on AI/Quantum Technology in Port Environments (2024).

Heidi M.J. Bertelsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Creativity

Heidi M.J. Bertels is a Full Professor of Management at the Chazanoff School of Business, CUNY College of Staten Island (CSI). She also serves as campus co-director and academic champion for Blackstone LaunchPad at CSI. Previously, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a PhD in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology and MA/BS degrees in Integral Product Development from the University of Antwerp. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation management, and creativity, with publications in top journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management and Management and Organization Review . Key awards include the 2020 Emerald Literati Award and 2019 CASE/Emerald Best Case Award for her influential case studies. Bertels administers the Blackstone LaunchPad grant, fostering entrepreneurial skills at CSI. Her teaching spans courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and organizational theory, earning recognition such as the Joseph M. Katz Excellence in Teaching Award. She actively serves on the Eastern Academy of Management and CASE Association boards. Research grants include support from Innovation Research Interchange and PSC CUNY. Her work emphasizes bridging academic theory with practical applications, particularly in fostering innovation and equitable entrepreneurship education.