Kaj Storbacka is a Professor of Marketing at the Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the same institution. His research focuses on market shaping strategies, value co-creation in service ecosystems, and the evolution of business markets in the digital age. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research collaborations, particularly with colleagues in the HUMLOG Institute and Marketing departments at Hanken. Storbacka's work emphasizes systemic innovation and the role of managerial agency in transforming markets. His recent studies address topics such as digital sales automation, cultural market dynamics, and sustainable market systems. He has published extensively in leading journals and contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles since 1994, with a notable h-index of 30. Education: PhD in Marketing (Hanken School of Economics) Affiliations: HUMLOG - Humanitarian Logistics Institute, Marketing Department Research Interests: Market innovation, service-dominant logic, strategic account management His research has explored the dark side of market shaping, institutional work in ecosystems, and the transition from product-based to solution-oriented business models. Collaborative theorizing with practitioners is a hallmark of his work, bridging academic rigor and practical relevance.
Magdalena Żemojtel-Piotrowska is a Professor at the Faculty of Christian Philosophy of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University. Her research focuses on cross-cultural psychology, political self-enhancement (particularly narcissism and entitlement), subjective well-being, and beliefs about the social world. She has contributed extensively to understanding the psychological mechanisms underlying cultural differences, pandemic-related behaviors, and the interplay between personality traits and societal attitudes. Her work integrates quantitative methodologies with cross-cultural perspectives, analyzing constructs such as the Dark Triad, collective narcissism, and spiritual transcendence. Key areas include measurement invariance of psychological scales across cultures, the role of entitlement in interpersonal dynamics, and the psychological impacts of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Publications highlight themes such as narcissism’s relationship with war attitudes, psychedelic use, and pandemic stress responses. She collaborates internationally, evidenced by her 59 publications and h-index scores of 17 (Scopus) and 19 (Web of Science). Her research emphasizes validating psychological theories across diverse populations while addressing contemporary societal challenges. Dr. Żemojtel-Piotrowska maintains an active academic presence through her institutional homepage and ORCID profile, emphasizing accessible communication via email. Her contributions bridge theoretical psychology with applied research, offering insights into how cultural, personality, and value systems shape human behavior globally.
Dr Ana Cristina Vasconcelos is a Senior Lecturer in Corporate Information Management at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD from Sheffield Hallam University and has held academic roles at multiple institutions, including Leeds Metropolitan University and Sheffield Hallam University. Her research focuses on the intersection of knowledge management, information systems, and organizational adaptation. Education: BA in History, PGDip in Information Science (University of Lisbon), PhD in Information Systems (Sheffield Hallam University) Her research explores organizational learning, absorptive capacity, knowledge sharing, and boundary spanning practices, often applying theoretical frameworks like Arenas/Social Worlds Theory and Practice Theory. Funded by the European Community and AHRC, her work addresses challenges in information systems implementation and knowledge integration across sectors. Recent publications highlight trends in smart city datafication, interdisciplinary knowledge management, and virtual community dynamics. She supervises PhD students in areas spanning economic resilience to knowledge transfer in FinTech ecosystems. Teaching interests include qualitative research methods, organizational culture, and knowledge management systems. She has external examiner roles at multiple universities and serves on editorial boards for journals like Libri and the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Organizations.
Matthew Lockard is an Associate Professor and Co-Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Department of Philosophy, Southern Methodist University (SMU). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and specializes in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and related disciplines. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles His research explores the nature of epistemic normativity, the role of inference in belief justification, and the individuation of perceptual states. He also investigates ethics, philosophy of language, and the history of modern and early analytic philosophy. Recent publications analyze the problem of easy knowledge and theoretical frameworks for mental state attribution. Contact: Office in Hyer Hall 211D; Phone: 214-768-4620.
Aatishya Mohanty is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Aberdeen Business School, where she contributes to research and teaching in economic development and cultural economics. She joined the university in 2023 and is affiliated with the Department of Economics, actively publishing in high-impact interdisciplinary journals. Ph.D. in Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2023) M.Sc. in Applied Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Her research centers on the interplay between culture and economic outcomes, particularly in development and environmental contexts. She investigates how cultural norms affect public health behaviors, responses to pandemics, environmental regulations, and disaster resilience. Her work combines rigorous econometric methods with interdisciplinary insights from sociology, public health, and environmental science. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on the socio-economic dimensions of global crises, especially the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research consistently explores how cultural and institutional factors mediate policy effectiveness and environmental outcomes. She employs large-scale datasets and cross-national comparisons to draw robust conclusions, contributing significantly to the fields of cultural economics and development policy. Aatishya Mohanty has not been publicly recognized with any scientific awards or fellowships based on the available information. There is no publicly available information about her advising graduate students or securing research grants. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Environmental Economics, Applied Economic Policy Evaluation, Industrial Economics, and The Global Economy, indicating a strong engagement with both undergraduate and postgraduate education. No specific laboratory or research team affiliation is mentioned in the provided texts. However, her work appears to be collaborative, involving researchers from various institutions, suggesting participation in broader academic networks and research consortia.
Jorge Louçã is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Science and Technology at ISCTE-IUL, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He is also an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, the Research Center in Information Sciences, Technologies and Architecture, and leads the research group The Observatorium . He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Université Paris Dauphine and the University of Lisbon, and completed his Aggregation in Complexity Sciences in 2019. PhD in Computing – University of Lisbon & Université Paris-Dauphine (2000) Master’s in Informatique: Intelligent Systems – Université Paris-Dauphine (1995) Aggregation in Complexity Sciences – ISCTE-IUL (2019) His research centers on computational modeling of social systems, focusing on data-intensive analysis of human communication, knowledge generation in large networks, and the dynamics of complex systems. He founded the Doctoral Program in Complexity Sciences and has been instrumental in advancing the field through international collaborations such as the UNESCO Unitwin network for the Complex Systems Digital Campus and participation in the Conference on Complex Systems (CCS/ECCS). The recent publications highlight a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining network science, data analysis, and social theory. Key themes include the modeling of malaria transmission, information diffusion in social media, structural inequality in education, and the dynamics of opinion and popularity. His work often employs agent-based models, temporal network analysis, and entropy-based measures, reflecting a deep integration of computational and theoretical approaches. Research Methods for Doctorate in Complexity Sciences Advanced Topics in Complexity Sciences Data Science Fundamentals Development for the Internet and Mobile Applications Web Interfaces for Data Management Advanced Network Analysis Jorge Louçã has supervised over a dozen doctoral and master’s students, with completed theses on topics such as malaria modeling, information diffusion, temporal networks, and social inequality. His research has been supported by projects like NESS (Non-Equilibrium Social Science in ICT and Economics), reflecting his leadership in interdisciplinary science. He has held significant academic management roles, including Director of the Department of Information Science and Technology and head of multiple degree programs. His work continues to bridge computer science, social science, and policy, positioning him as a key figure in the global complexity science community.
Dr. Monica Popa Sarghie is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair of the Master of Science in Management Program at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, sustainable business practices, and social marketing, with a particular emphasis on compulsive behaviors, fair trade systems, and the interplay of emotions in decision-making. She teaches courses such as Consumer Behavior, Social Cause Marketing, and Marketing Theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research bridges business studies with disciplines like psychiatry and psychology, exploring issues like shopping addiction, binge eating, and compulsive exercising. She has published in top journals including Journal of Marketing , Journal of Marketing Research , and Journal of Strategic Marketing . Her work addresses societal challenges through lenses of sustainability, health, and community wellbeing. Dr. Sarghie’s recent initiatives include studies on coping mechanisms in Northern Communities and the role of mutual helping behaviors in fostering social responsibility. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to improve individual and societal wellbeing through transformative consumer research and ethical business practices.
Rosella Nicolini is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She holds a PhD in Economics from the Catholic University of Louvain (2000) and has extensive visiting positions at institutions like University of Bordeaux, University of New South Wales, and Boston University. Her research focuses on urban economics, demography, regional development, and immigration policy, with a strong emphasis on territorial cohesion and spatial analysis. She has led multiple interdisciplinary projects including 'RURALITIC: RUral Revival' (2025–2028) and 'SOCIAL AND TERRITORIAL COHESION: THE DEMOGRAPHICAL CHALLENGE AND PUBLIC POLICIES' (2022–2025). Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and sustainable urbanization. Recent publications explore aging populations in Europe, urban congestion impacts on public transport usage, and spatial segregation dynamics in Barcelona. Nicolini has been a key figure in modeling population distribution and analyzing labor market reforms. She collaborates internationally, having held roles at IAE, Pompeu Fabra University, and the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI). Her grants include funding from the European Regional Development Fund and the Spanish Ministry of Science. She has supervised over 31 research works, focusing on applied economics methodologies and empirical techniques. Nicolini’s lab and team research integrates spatial econometrics with policy analysis, addressing contemporary challenges in regional development and urban governance.
Mary Hegarty is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at UC Santa Barbara. She has been on the faculty since 1988 following her PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on spatial thinking, navigation strategies, and individual differences in spatial abilities, with emphasis on STEM education. She leads the Spatial Thinking Lab, employing methods like fMRI and virtual environments. Current NSF-funded projects explore navigation variability and spatial ability’s role in STEM success. Education: BA and MA from University College Dublin, PhD in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon (1988). Research Interests: Spatial cognition (e.g., mental rotation, navigation strategies), spatial representation in STEM, and effects of technology like GPS on spatial skills. Unique focus on integrating experimental psychology with individual difference analysis. Awards: APS Fellow, Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, former Cognitive Science Society board chair. Editorial roles at Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied and Topics in Cognitive Science. Lab Activities: Develops VR tools for spatial assessment, collaborates on projects like Sea Hero Quest. Focuses on translating spatial cognition research into educational interventions. Current research examines neural correlates of navigation and midlife spatial aging effects.
Dr. Christine Beitl is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine , with affiliated roles in the School of Marine Sciences , School of Economics , and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions . Her research focuses on environmental governance, social-ecological resilience, and sustainable livelihoods in coastal and mangrove ecosystems. Ph.D. in Ecological and Environmental Anthropology from the University of Georgia (2012) M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies/Environmental Studies from Florida International University (2005) B.A. in Spanish from Ohio University (1997) Over two decades, she has studied collective action frameworks in Latin American mangrove forests and small-scale fisheries. Recently, her work expanded to Maine, examining climate change impacts on fisheries and offshore wind development. Her research integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies , including ethnographic fieldwork , fishery data analysis , and geographic information systems . Key themes span political ecology , economic anthropology , and human dimensions of environmental change . Recent publications analyze mangrove-fishery dynamics, climate adaptation strategies, and participatory governance models. Collaborative works with interdisciplinary teams appear in journals like Human Ecology and Environmental Values .
PD Dr. habil. Anna Schnauber-Stockmann is a prominent researcher in media and communication science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where she has been a member of the Media Structure and Media Effects research group since 2010. She completed her habilitation in October 2024 with the thesis 'The Importance of the Situation in Media Use and Media Effects Research' and was awarded Venia Legendi in Communication Science. Previously, she served as an interim professor at IJK (HMTM Hannover) from April to September 2021. Her academic journey includes earning a Dr. phil. in Communication Research in May 2016 with a dissertation on 'Day-to-day Media Selection. The Role of Habits in the Selection Process' and completing her Master's degree at the University of Mainz in 2007. Dr. Schnauber-Stockmann's research focuses on media use and effects, particularly examining how situational factors influence media selection and consumption patterns. Her work explores media habits, mobile communication behaviors, self- and feedback-effects in media contexts, and the application of quantitative research methods, especially in situ methodologies. She investigates how daily routines shape media platform usage and how these patterns affect individual behavior and social interactions. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital media environments, with particular attention to how time, context, and personal characteristics interact in media consumption. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on situational media research, with significant contributions to understanding phubbing behavior, mobile media habit formation, and the distinction between person-specific and situation-specific variations in media use. Through meta-analyses and longitudinal studies, she has advanced methodological approaches for measuring media habits and examining real-time media effects. Her work consistently applies sophisticated quantitative methods to capture the dynamic nature of contemporary media consumption. Top Faculty Paper 2023 of ICA's Mobile Communication Division Top Student-led Paper 2023 of ICA's Mobile Communication Division Best Proposal Award 2017 of the DGPuK division Methods Research grant from the 'Friends of the University of Mainz' for outstanding dissertation (2017) Award for best dissertation on media convergence, University of Mainz (2016) As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Schnauber-Stockmann serves as treasurer of the German Communication Association (DGPuK) since May 2020 and previously served as spokesperson for the Media Reception and Effects division (2019-2021). She is an editorial board member for 'Media Psychology' and 'Mobile Media & Communication' and regularly reviews for leading communication journals. Her work demonstrates significant influence through numerous invited presentations and collaborations with international researchers across multiple institutions.
Professor Florian Diekert is a Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Augsburg's Faculty of Business and Economics and a member of the Centre for Climate Resilience. He leads the Environmental Economics Lab, which focuses on designing, analyzing and testing strategies for sustainable and resilient development, with particular emphasis on socio-ecological systems under pressure and group decisions under strategic and natural uncertainty. Professor Diekert received his education from the Technical University Dresden (International Relations) and the University of Oslo (MPhil in Economics, PhD in Economics in 2011). His research employs economic experiments, theoretical modeling, and statistical analysis, often in interdisciplinary collaborations with natural scientists. Prior to joining the University of Augsburg in 2023, he was a Junior Professor in Heidelberg and conducted research visits at Columbia University and UC Santa Barbara. His research spans Environmental Economics , Resource Economics , and Behavioral Economics , with specific focus on socio-ecological systems, group decision-making under uncertainty, lab-in-the-field experiments, social norms, and early warning systems for ecological tipping points. His work integrates theoretical insights with practical applications for sustainable development policy, often through interdisciplinary collaborations with natural scientists. Professor Diekert's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of high-impact research on climate resilience, fisheries management, and collective action problems. His recent work increasingly incorporates experimental methods to investigate how environmental conditions shape economic behavior across different cultural contexts (Chile, Norway, Tanzania), and how policy interventions can improve sustainability outcomes through behavioral insights. ERC Starting Grant 'NATCOOP' for research on how nature shapes preferences and incentives of economic agents and how this affects common-pool resource management Professor Diekert advises multiple doctoral students and leads a vibrant research team including postdoctoral researchers and doctoral candidates. His Environmental Economics Lab actively participates in major international conferences such as the Global Tipping Points Conference, Nordic Annual Environmental and Resource Economics Workshop, and European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists conference, demonstrating strong international engagement in his field. The Environmental Economics Lab at the University of Augsburg brings together economists, natural scientists, and policy experts to address pressing sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research. The lab conducts both theoretical and experimental work, with field studies in various international contexts including Chile and Tanzania, and maintains strong connections with other research institutions across Europe and beyond.
Mireia Artigot Golobardes is an Associate Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Pompeu Fabra University, where she holds a Ramón y Cajal research fellowship. She is admitted to the bar in both New York and Barcelona and previously clerked for Hon. Edwin H. Stern at the New Jersey Appellate Division. Her interdisciplinary research examines private law through economic lenses, with specializations in contract law, consumer protection, and digital market regulation. Education: JSD & LLM, Cornell Law School Law Degree & BA Economics, Pompeu Fabra University BA Music, Conservatory of Barcelona Research Focus: Her work investigates algorithmic decision-making in consumer transactions, AI's impact on fundamental rights, sustainability in contract law, and regulatory frameworks for digital markets. She leads significant projects including: JuLIA (Justice, Fundamental Rights and AI) - EU-funded judicial training program AlgorithmLaw - Examining algorithmic transparency in legal norms iConsumers - Studying digital market impacts on consumer rights Publications: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on law-economics-technology intersections. Recent works examine algorithmic personalization in consumer contracts (2022), sustainability challenges in market regulation (2024), and limitations of data protection frameworks (2021). The publications show progressive engagement with emerging digital law challenges. Awards & Honors: Ramón y Cajal Research Fellowship (Spain's prestigious research award) Professional Activities: She maintains international connections through visiting professorships at Brooklyn Law School, University of Kassel, University of Trento, and research visits to NYU and University of Western Cape. She serves as Teaching Fellow for the Europaeum Program at Oxford University and is affiliated with UPF's Center for Studies in AI and Natural Intelligence.
Professor Philip Corr is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at City, University of London, where he has been employed since 2013. He previously held Professorial positions at the University of East Anglia (2009-2013, where he served as Head of Psychology) and Swansea University (2004-2009, where he was Head of Department). Earlier in his career, he was Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London (2001-2004) and Lecturer at both Goldsmiths and the University of Greenwich. His research focuses on personality neuroscience and behavioral economics, particularly individual differences in approach and avoidance behavior systems. He has made significant contributions to the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory (RST) of personality, exploring how these fundamental behavioral systems drive different forms of behavior, including economic decision-making. His work spans multiple methodologies including neuroimaging, behavioral, psychopharmacological, and psychophysiological approaches. Professor Corr's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate his continued leadership in personality neuroscience, with studies examining the genetic foundations of approach-avoidance behavior, cross-cultural validation of personality measures, and applications of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory to understanding anxiety, social behavior, and responses to global challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work consistently bridges theoretical personality psychology with practical applications across multiple domains. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society Chartered Scientist of the Science Council President of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences (2015-2017) Co-Founding President of the British Society for the Psychology of Individual Differences As an educator, Professor Corr teaches courses in Personality and Differential Psychology and supervises doctoral research. He has advised students on topics including ADHD, neurofeedback, and the relationship between personality traits and behavior. He founded and edits the journal Personality Neuroscience, published by Cambridge University Press, and serves on the editorial boards of several other scientific journals in the field of personality and individual differences.
Dušan Hajduk-Veljković is a lecturer for special tasks at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Philosophy II, Institute for Slavic Studies and Speech Science. He has held positions at three major German universities since 1989, specializing in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language instruction and research. 1981-1984: BA in General Literature, Faculty of Philology, Belgrade 1988-1994: MA in Slavic Studies, University of Saarland His research focuses on South Slavic phraseology, Church Slavonic textual transmission, and literary translation. Notably, he contributed to the Slavic Creeds project and has been examining translation practices in Balkan contexts. His 15 most recent publications reveal expertise in: phraseological model analysis (1998), textual criticism of medieval Slavic texts (1997-2002), and cross-cultural translation studies (2004-2006). The research spans ethnolinguistic reconstruction, doctrinal text analysis, and modernist literature adaptation. Translation grants from ProHelvetia (2004), Goethe-Institut (2005), and German Literature Fund (2006) As a certified interpreter since 1989 and examiner at the Leipzig Regional School Authority since 2004, he bridges academic research with practical language expertise. His work with Roland Marti and Angela Richter demonstrates sustained interdisciplinary collaboration.
