Nazlıcan DİNDARİK is a full-time Lecturer at Bartın University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Trade and Logistics, and concurrently holds a position at Doğuş University's Vocational School. She earned her PhD in International Trade from Istanbul Commerce University (2020–2024), a Master's in Logistics Management from the same institution (2017–2019), and dual Bachelor's degrees from Anadolu University (International Trade and Logistics) and Dokuz Eylül University (Business Administration). Her research centers on: International Logistics : Digital transformation, disaster logistics, and Industry 4.0 applications. International Marketing : Consumer behavior in smart logistics ecosystems. International Business : Innovation orientation and cross-border supply chain strategies. Her recent publications (2019–2025) focus on digital transformation in logistics, humanitarian aid operations, and Industry 4.0 maturity in SMEs. She has contributed to three projects, including a TÜBİTAK initiative on humanitarian aid logistics (2024) and an industry-research collaboration on Industry 4.0 awareness (2022–2023). No awards are documented.
Prof. Dr. Hüsnü Kapu is a full-time faculty member at Kafkas University , affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and the Department of Business Management and Organization . His academic career spans over two decades, with expertise in Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources Management . Education: PhD in Management and Organization (2001), Marmara University MSc in Business Administration (1996), Kırıkkale University BA in Business Administration (1991), Atatürk University His research explores the intersection of organizational dynamics and regional economic development, with a focus on transitional economies and cross-cultural management practices. He has supervised numerous graduate theses on topics like holistic leadership, organizational trust, and strategic interactions within teams. Prof. Kapu has contributed to projects analyzing the TRA2 region (Eastern Turkey) and its economic, social, and migratory patterns, often serving as a researcher or coordinator. He also co-edited a national book on business ethics in 2009.
Prof. Dr. Gunther Graßhoff is a Professor at the Institute for Social and Organizational Education at the University of Hildesheim . His work spans research, teaching, and leadership roles in social pedagogy, youth welfare, and educational infrastructure. Current research projects include SOBIS (funded by MWK Lower Saxony, 2025-2029) and GTSQual (2025-2028, funded by MWK Lower Saxony). He previously held professorships at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2013-2014) and the University of Mainz (2005-2013). Research Interests : His scholarship focuses on social pedagogical client research , child and youth welfare , qualitative research methods , migration , and educational equity . His work interrogates how institutional infrastructures (e.g., full-day schools, childcare systems) interact with youth agency and professional practice. Recent Publications : 2024 monograph Das Personal am Ganztag examines staffing challenges in full-day care. Articles in Soziale Arbeit , Forum Erziehungshilfe , and Sozial Extra analyze participatory approaches, transitions for care leavers, and the professionalization of lay educators in schools. Projects : As principal investigator, he leads the SOBIS project (2025-2029) on social and educational infrastructure and the Heimathafen project (2020-2023) supporting care leavers. Collaborations include institutions in Lower Saxony and international partners.
Domenico Moro is an Assistant Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He serves as First Year Group Tutor for UG Programmes and Admissions Tutor for the BSc Economics with Languages Programme. PhD in Economics, University of Warwick D.Phil in Economics and Law, Università di Bologna, Italy MSc in Economics, University of Warwick BSc in Economics and Finance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy His research focuses on the economic impact of third sector organisations in the UK, health economics , and international macroeconomics . He has contributed to methodological debates in social return on investment (SROI) and economic evaluation in healthcare. Recent publications analyze discrete choice experiments in pharmacoeconomics, marketization of the third sector , and cost-effectiveness in rare disease treatments . While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work bridges quantitative analysis with policy-relevant studies in public finance and social welfare. He previously held research roles at the Third Sector Research Centre (University of Birmingham) and Warwick Medical School, where he worked on pharmaceutical economics and decision analysis . No advisees are mentioned in the provided texts.
Marinela Burada is a Professor at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Letters, Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. Her contact details include office T7 in Building T (Eroilor 25, Brașov), phone/fax +40 268 474 059, and email m.burada@unitbv.ro. Research Interests: Linguistics, Lexicography, Academic Discourse, Intercultural Communication Key Contributions: Publications on Romanian language dictionaries, contrastive L2 writing analysis, and interdisciplinary studies on social work practices during the pandemic. Her publications span two major domains: linguistics (historical linguistics, lexicography, academic discourse) and social work (volunteering dynamics, pandemic response, community service frameworks). Notable works include dictionary research projects and empirical studies on volunteer management, burnout in social work, and intergenerational volunteering impacts. Marinela has contributed to community service initiatives through academic leadership in organizing Romania’s first community service workshops and developing theoretical models for volunteer engagement. Her work intersects language studies with social sciences, emphasizing both lexical evolution and societal well-being.
Dr Vidya Sagar Athota is an Associate Professor and Discipline Coordinator of Management, HR, and Sports & Recreation Management at the School of Business, University of Notre Dame Australia, where he has taught since 2007. Holding a PhD from the University of New South Wales, he has earned recognition through the Vice Chancellor's Award for Initiatives that Enhance Student Learning and the 2022 Australian Business Deans Council Award. His educational foundation spans India and the USA, culminating in a UNSW doctorate. Research expertise centers on Organisational Behaviour , Human Resource Management , Artificial Intelligence integration in workplaces, Workplace Ethics , Employee Well-being , and Leadership dynamics, with emphasis on psychological principles enhancing organizational effectiveness. Recent publications reveal critical trends: cognitive bias mitigation in financial planning through digitalization, emotional intelligence applications during crises like pandemics, and personality-moral value impacts on workplace behavior. His work consistently bridges psychological science with management practice, particularly in ethical AI deployment and global business contexts. Key scientific awards include: Vice Chancellor's Award for Initiatives that Enhance Student Learning Australian Business Deans Council Award Dr Athota has supervised Higher Degree Research students and co-founded the Dayamani Joseph Educational Foundation supporting disadvantaged Indian children. He secured eight Australian Government grants including Colombo Mobility Grants (2018: AU$45,000 + AU$21,500; 2017: AU$21,500) and multiple AsiaBound Grants (2013-2015: AU$21,500 each), funding nine international service-learning programs. As an accredited psychological counselor, he provides executive services to Fortune 500 organizations and serves as an Australian Research Council grant assessor.
Alina Baluch is a Professor of Management at the University of St Andrews Business School and Associate Director of the Centre for the Study of Philanthropy & Public Good . Her research focuses on work and employment relations in voluntary sector organizations, with emphasis on qualitative approaches and methodological innovation. Prior Affiliation: Lecturer at Leibniz Universitaet Hannover Research Themes: Fair Work, social care employment, nonprofit-business partnerships, philanthropy Key Grants: ESRC, British Academy, Carnegie Trust, EPSRC funding Recent Research Trends: Analysis of digital technology integration in social care, strategic HRM in hybrid nonprofits, and foundation professionalization. Her work combines qualitative multi-arc designs with policy impact assessments. 2025 Articles: Contextual HRM in social care, foundation work narratives 2024 Articles: Macro-iterative research methods, nonprofit identity threats 2023 Articles: Scottish Living Wage impacts, family business storytelling Scientific Awards: Includes multiple Best Paper awards from Academy of Management divisions and Human Resource Division. Supervision & Grants: Supervises PhD research on qualitative methods and fair work. Funded by major UK research councils and led projects on digital inclusion in post-pandemic care.
Cheryl A. Maurana, PhD, is the Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Strategic Academic Partnerships at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). She holds the Stephen & Shelagh Roell Endowed Chair and is a Professor in the Department of Bioethics and Medical Humanities. As Founding Director of the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine, she leads initiatives to transform medical education through character development and humanistic principles. Her career includes foundational roles in establishing MCW's Institute for Health and Society, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, and community health programs. Education includes: BA in Mathematics and Sociology, Seton Hill College (1972) MS in Health Services Research/Sociology, Purdue University (1974) PhD in Health Services Research/Sociology, Purdue University (1976) Her research focuses on medical education reform , health equity , and community-academic partnerships . She pioneers frameworks for “flourishing in medicine,” emphasizing ethics, diversity, and holistic physician development. Recent work challenges traditional health determinants terminology to drive systemic change and advocates for salary equity in academic medicine. Publications emphasize medical humanities, community engagement, and health policy. Trends include redefining health education paradigms, equity-driven philanthropy, and translating research into community action. Her 55+ articles consistently bridge theoretical bioethics with practical interventions. Awards: Recognition spans leadership, equity, and community impact: AAMC Outstanding Community Service Award (1997, 2005) Distinguished Alumnae Award (2007) Milwaukee Business Journal’s Women of Influence (2008) MCW Eminent Scholar Award (2023) Grants & Advising: Secured $25M+ in funding, including CDC, NIH, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants. Directed the $14.7M Clinical Translational Science Award and the $8.2M Violence Prevention Initiative. Mentored trainees through HRSA Public Health Traineeships and T32 Primary Care Research Fellowships. Leadership: Founded the Center for Healthy Communities, Kern National Network, and MCW’ PhD Program in Public Health. Chairs committees for strategic planning, women’s advancement, and freedom of expression. Leads national consortia on character education in medicine.
Suzanne Healy, EdD, is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Design & Innovation within the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. She serves as the Associate Dean for Curricular Innovation and Program Manager for Online MBA , focusing on distance education and instructional design. Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Capella University Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University Pursuing Master of Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University Healy’s research emphasizes technology-enhanced learning and virtual educational experiences , particularly the development of community in online environments. She explores the impact of emerging technologies on education and strategies for supporting non-traditional students through engaging virtual learning. Her publications and projects, such as the 2017 article on leadership competencies for career readiness, reflect her commitment to innovative pedagogy. Healy is a certified professional with Comp-TIA, CIW, Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and Adobe. Marjorie Feldman Staff Service Award (2020) AACSB Innovations that Inspire Change (2020) Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (2014–present) Healy has held leadership roles in curriculum committees and external organizations, including the Online Learning Consortium and Quality Matters, Inc. She also serves as a Classroom Technology Consultant at Holy Name High School.
Dr. Maria Cseh serves as Professor of Human and Organizational Learning at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development, where she has directed the Human and Organizational Learning Doctoral Program for 15 years. Her unique interdisciplinary expertise bridges engineering, international business, and adult education, creating innovative approaches to global leadership development and cross-cultural organizational change. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Adult Education (specialization: Global Human Resource Development) - The University of Georgia M.A. in Adult Education - The University of Georgia M.S./B.S. in Electronics Engineering - The Polytechnic Institute, Cluj, Romania M.A. in Business Administration (focus: International Management) - Additional credential Certificate in Global Policy Studies Dr. Cseh's research centers on adult learning, organizational development, and global leadership with particular emphasis on cultural competence and sustainable solutions. Her work integrates indigenous knowledge systems with contemporary organizational challenges, examining how traditional learning frameworks can inform innovative approaches to complex global issues. Recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on sustainability, climate crisis response, and urban environmental challenges through the HRD lens. Her scholarly contributions include: ADHR Outstanding Issue Award (2015) for co-editing the special issue on Green HRD Two-term elected service on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Human Resource Development Advisory Board membership for multiple international journals International lecture series and conference presentations across Europe and Asia As Director of the HOL Doctoral Program, Dr. Cseh has cultivated a supportive environment for diverse doctoral students while maintaining active international collaborations. Her current work includes European Union-funded research initiatives and contributions to climate crisis response frameworks through the HRD Masterclass podcast series, demonstrating continued relevance in addressing contemporary global challenges through organizational learning perspectives. Her research group actively explores intersections between sustainability, leadership development, and cross-cultural competence, with recent projects examining urban sustainability challenges and indigenous approaches to organizational health. The team maintains strong international connections, particularly with Central European institutions, facilitating comparative studies on leadership development in emerging economies.
Dr. Melanie Schaur is a Research Fellow at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), affiliated with the Institute for Political Science and Social Policy and the Institute for Integrated Studies. Her work bridges assistive technologies, digital transformation in social enterprises, and Austrian political studies. She holds a Dr., BSc, and MSSc, and teaches courses on Austrian politics and societal structures. Her research explores: AI-driven assistive technologies for disability care Digital skills development in social enterprises Policy impacts on technology adoption EU-wide strategies for inclusive workforce training Recent publications emphasize assistive tech, AI ethics, and social policy, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches. She leads/contributes to key projects: Care4Skills (2024-2028): Training solutions for long-term care sectors B-Wise (2021-2024): Digital skills toolkits for social enterprises Dyslexia Lab (2023-2025): Assistive tech for learning disabilities
Academic Profile Dr. Areej Al-Hamad is an Assistant Professor at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Toronto Metropolitan University, affiliated with Maryam Al-Rashid's Lab. Her research focuses on health equity for marginalized populations, particularly refugees, aging migrants, and women. Research Focus Her work spans interdisciplinary domains including: Refugee & Migrant Health : Transnational healthcare practices, housing insecurity, and integration challenges Aging Studies : Equitable aging models, home healthcare interventions, and social determinants of well-being Gender & Intersectionality : Economic vulnerability, sex work survival strategies, and culturally responsive care Nursing Innovation : Climate-resilient curricula, value-based healthcare frameworks, and clinical skills evaluation Methodological Expertise Dr. Al-Hamad employs cutting-edge qualitative methodologies including photovoice, ethnodrama, concept analysis, and critical metaphor analysis. Her mixed-methods protocols examine systemic barriers through community-engaged approaches. Educational Contributions She pioneers pedagogical reforms in nursing education, developing frameworks to enhance research engagement and integrating climate literacy into curricula. Her studies on clinical skills assessment inform competency-based training standards.
Michelle Holder is an Associate Professor of Economics at John Jay College, City University of New York (CUNY). She also serves as a Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth in Washington, D.C., where she served as president from 2021-2022. Prior to joining the John Jay College faculty, she worked as an applied economist for a decade in both nonprofit and government sectors. Dr. Holder earned her Ph.D. in Economics from The New School for Social Research in 2013, with concentrations in Labor Economics and Advanced Political Economy. She also holds an M.A. in Economics from The New School (with concentrations in Race, Class, and Gender), an M.P.A. from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and a B.A. in Economics from Fordham University. Her research focuses on the intersection of race and gender in the American labor market, with particular emphasis on Black communities and women of color. Her work examines labor economics, labor market discrimination, and wage gaps, especially how racial and gender discrimination create unique economic challenges for African American women. She has developed the concept of the "double gap" - the compounded disadvantage African American women face due to both racial and gender wage gaps. Dr. Holder's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on labor market disparities, with notable work on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black women's employment, corporate implications of wage gaps, and broader issues of economic inequality. Her research spans academic journals, policy reports, and public commentary, demonstrating her commitment to both scholarly rigor and practical policy impact. Named by Fortune Magazine as one of 19 Black Economists to Watch (2020) John Jay College "Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award" (2015) National Science Foundation "Diversity Initiative for Tenure in Economics" Fellowship (2014-2015) International Association for Feminist Economics Travel Grant (2020) International Association for Feminist Economics Rhonda Williams Travel Grant (2014) Dr. Holder has been frequently cited in major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Financial Times, and major broadcast networks. She has taught courses including Introduction to Economics, Economics of Labor, Political Economy of Racism, Statistics for Economics, and Political Economy of Gender in the U.S.: Centering Black Women. Her policy work has influenced economic discussions related to racial and gender equity at both local and national levels.
Emma Dowling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Social Sciences, where she serves as Vice-Director of Studies for the Social Sciences Directorate of Doctoral Studies. Based in Room 205 at Rooseveltplatz 2, 1090 Vienna, she teaches courses including Sociological Research Practice, Welfare Regimes, and Social Reproduction in Crisis across 2024W-2025W semesters. Her research centers on the care crisis as a dual crisis of waged care work and social reproduction, examining intersections with capitalism, ecological sustainability, and gendered labor. Key interests include the political economy of care, financialization of welfare systems, volunteering dynamics in austerity contexts, and climate justice linkages, with empirical focus on Germany, Austria, and the UK. Dowling's 2022-2024 publications reveal consistent thematic trajectories: analyzing care as a site of capitalist crisis management, critiquing privatization through feminist political economy, and proposing solidarity-based alternatives. Her work spans academic journals, policy reports, and public media engagement, emphasizing the structural roots of care shortages beyond individualized solutions. She received the Kurt Rothschild Prize for research that situates economic questions in broader social contexts and actively engages public debate on care systems. As Vice-Director of Doctoral Studies, Dowling supervises PhD candidates in sociology while maintaining active grant-supported research on care infrastructure and sustainability. Her public scholarship includes frequent media appearances discussing austerity impacts on care workers, particularly in Irish and German contexts.
Professor Yuliya Yurova serves as Professor of Research Methods and Decision Sciences at Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship. She teaches graduate courses including QNT 5160 Analytical Modeling for Decision Making and QNT 5485 Data Mining and Predictive Analytics Fundamentals, leveraging her expertise in quantitative methodologies to prepare students for data-driven business environments. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration/Statistics from University of Illinois-Chicago, an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from Eastern Michigan University, and a B.A. in Mathematical Economics from Novosibirsky State University. This interdisciplinary foundation supports her integrative research approach spanning business analytics, marketing, and organizational behavior. Professor Yurova's research examines critical intersections of technology and human behavior in business contexts. She investigates how HR professionals adopt analytics, how mobile devices reshape retail experiences, and how organizational justice affects employee satisfaction - often through cross-cultural comparisons between US and Russian business environments. Her work consistently addresses practical challenges while employing rigorous quantitative methods. Her publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly impact with recent articles in journals including International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management (2022), Management Decision (2021), and Journal of Marketing Education (2021). Her research trajectory shows increasing focus on pandemic-era business adaptations and ambidextrous organizational learning. Best Paper in Track, Southwest Academy of Management 2017 Consistent publication in top-tier business journals since 2006 Research cited for practical HR analytics implementation frameworks Methodologically rigorous quantitative studies with real-world applications Professor Yurova actively bridges academic research and industry practice through studies of actual job market requirements, corporate technology adoption barriers, and retail consumer behavior. Her international collaborations, particularly with Russian institutions, provide unique comparative perspectives on business practices across different institutional environments. Students benefit from her practitioner-relevant research through coursework emphasizing analytical modeling and data mining applications.
