جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christian Meiselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurship
• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• Business Start-ups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Meisel serves as Professor for Economics of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Business Start-ups at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences since 1999, with dual appointments in the Department of Economics and leadership roles including Dean of Stendal Faculty (2000-2003, 2020-2022). His career bridges academia and industry through extensive third-party funded projects and high-impact international engagements. His educational foundation includes Business Administration studies at Free University of Berlin with focus on Banking and Human Resources, complemented by professional experience as: Research Assistant at Free University Berlin's Institute for Organization Consultant at Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce Head of Loans at DIHB AG Deputy Head of Corporate Services at HypoVereinsbank AG Research centers on practical entrepreneurship frameworks through his signature 'Challenged Based Learning' methodology, where students develop real business solutions for partners including WeWork (growth strategy), Eurac Research Bozen (industrial area development), and Kampen tourism entities. Recent projects like 'Hackdays' (2021-2023) demonstrate continuous innovation in SME support systems. His international stature was confirmed by 2022 keynote addresses at both the US Congress and United Nations for Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day. Current activities include managing live consulting projects with SMEs across Germany while maintaining rigorous academic leadership through the Department of Economics. Students engage through hands-on projects requiring business model adaptations for clients like Time Waver Sport GmbH and Hotel am Bahnhof, with office hours held Wednesdays 2-3 PM at Stendal campus (Room 1.04, Building 3) following email registration.

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Outsourcing
• Operations Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Obinna Okeke is a Lecturer in Procurement, Supply Chain Management and Operations Management at Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, where he joined in August 2023. Previously, he served as an Associate Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University for nearly three years. He holds a PhD in Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management from Staffordshire University (awarded 2024), an MBA from University of Bedfordshire, and a Master's degree in Economics. His research focuses on several interconnected domains: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Outsourcing, Operations Management, Sustainable Supply Chain practices, Economic Development, SME/micro-enterprise finance, and Operations Management simulation development. His work examines how logistics practices impact economic systems, particularly through third-party logistics frameworks and government intervention programs. Dr. Okeke's publications demonstrate strong focus on business finance mechanisms, particularly analyzing UK government schemes supporting SMEs and startups through systematic literature reviews and comparative policy analysis. His research consistently addresses practical economic development challenges. Awards and Recognition: Best track presentation at International Conference on Restructuring of Global Economy (Oxford 2024) Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2022) Chartered Member of Institute of Logistics and Transport (2023) Certified Inchainge Supply Chain Simulation Trainer (2023) He coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate Operations Management modules and is available for PhD supervision in operations simulation, logistics outsourcing, and sustainable supply chain management. His industry experience includes budget development for DHL projects and leadership in supply chain business simulations.

José Manuel Maraboto Queponsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Service Management
• Business Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. José Manuel Maraboto Quepons serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Strategy and Leadership Department at EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, with a 38-year career at the institution. He previously held roles as Founding Director of the Master in Business Management program and National Coordinator of the ITESM Academy of Business Administration, where he led the 2011 Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum redesign. Since 2023, he has been a visiting professor at Universidad de los Andes for Executive Education in Senior Management programs across Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, while concurrently leading EGADE's Advanced Management Program since 2018. His academic credentials include a Doctor Cum Laude in Philosophy specializing in Business Management of SMEs, Entrepreneurship and Family Business from University of Cantabria, and a Master's Degree in Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Dr. Maraboto's research centers on hybrid social entrepreneurship models, innovation dynamics, and strategic leadership frameworks. His work examines tensions between traditional business approaches and social enterprise paradigms, with particular focus on microfinance accessibility and organizational change methodologies. This interdisciplinary research bridges theoretical business administration with practical applications in emerging markets. His publications reveal consistent focus on entrepreneurial ecosystems and leadership decision-making, with the 2016 social microfinance case highlighting financial inclusion mechanisms and the 2013 innovation case exploring authority versus consensus in organizational change. These works collectively advance understanding of strategic leadership in resource-constrained environments. His scholarly recognition includes: 2007 Teaching and Research Award from Tecnológico de Monterrey 2013 Erskine & Leenders Prize for best written case by the Latin American Case Association With extensive executive education experience spanning Grupo ALFA, Cervecería Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma, Grupo FEMSA and multinational organizations across Latin America, Dr. Maraboto has shaped business leadership practices through customized corporate programs. His curriculum development work, particularly the 2011 LAE program redesign, demonstrates enduring impact on business education frameworks in Hispanic academic contexts.

• Data visualisation
• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christy Jie Liang is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where she leads the Data Visualisation Research Lab in the Visualisation Institute. With extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, including appointments at IBM and Peking University, she has established herself as a leading researcher in data visualization and visual analytics. Dr. Liang earned her PhD in Data Visual Analytics from UTS, where she was awarded the University Medal with First Class Honours. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Information Technology (First Class Honours) also from UTS. Professor Liang's research focuses on data visualization and visual analytics, with particular emphasis on information visualization, narrative visualization, and the application of these techniques to real-world problems. Her work spans multiple domains including finance, food safety, biomedical applications, smart cities, and social media. She has developed novel visualization techniques and owns five intellectual properties in this field. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated visualization techniques that integrate machine learning, with increasing focus on narrative visualization, user engagement across demographics, and practical applications in domains such as public health and education. The interdisciplinary nature of her work is evident in collaborations across computer science, behavioral science, and domain-specific applications. Dr. Liang has received significant recognition for her work, including: University Medal with First Class Honours from UTS Capital Markets CRC Honours scholarship Australian Postgraduate Awards As an educator, Professor Liang coordinates core subjects for Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours, Master of Interaction Design, and Master of Business Analytics programs. She has recently developed enterprise learning courses including short courses and micro-credentials in data visualization education. Her leadership extends to service roles as associate editor for JVLC and Journal Visual Informatics, program committee member for numerous conferences, and advisory board member for the Australian Computer Society and Peking University Medical Visualization Centre. Professor Liang leads the Data Visualisation Research Lab, which focuses on developing innovative visualization techniques and applying them to real-world problems. The lab maintains strong industry connections, with collaborations spanning government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises across multiple continents.