Dr. Nóra Obermayer is a Full Professor and Vice-dean for Development at the University of Pannonia, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Management. She specializes in knowledge management, organizational culture, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologies. Habilitation in Business and Organizational Sciences (2022) PhD in Management Sciences (2008) M.Sc. in Engineering and Management (2000) Her research focuses on Knowledge Management , Organizational Culture , and Industry 4.0 , with a particular emphasis on digital transformation, social media integration, and human resource management. Recent publications analyze digital readiness in Tunisia, the impact of ownership structures on technology adoption, and SME adaptation to Industry 4.0. As a member of the International Association for Knowledge Management (IAKM) and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), she contributes to academic leadership through committees and editorial work. She also investigates social media practices in family businesses, emotional intelligence in knowledge sharing, and lean culture models. Strategic performance evaluation systems Human Resource Management (HRM) Knowledge sharing behavior Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in digital transformation and organizational dynamics.
Marc van Essen serves as Professor of International Business and holds dual administrative appointments as Interim Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Associate Dean of International Programs and Partnerships at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, where he also directs undergraduate and graduate international business programs. Previously, he held a professorship in entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of St. Gallen's School of Management. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Management (cum laude), Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2011 M.Sc. in Economics and Law (cum laude), Utrecht University, 2007 B.Sc. in Economics and Law (cum laude), Utrecht University, 2005 Professor van Essen's research program centers on entrepreneurship, comparative corporate governance, international business, and family business dynamics , distinguished by rigorous meta-analytic methodologies that synthesize cross-national empirical evidence. His work systematically examines how institutional contexts—including political ideologies, cultural norms, and regulatory frameworks—shape corporate governance practices, gender diversity outcomes, and business model innovation. This approach has yielded significant insights into the contingency factors affecting board composition, state ownership impacts, and internationalization strategies across diverse markets. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a dominant focus on meta-analytic investigations of institutional contingencies, with recurring themes including gender diversity in boardrooms, business incubator effectiveness, CEO overconfidence effects, and voluntary environmental program efficacy. His research consistently bridges institutional theory, agency theory, and stakeholder theory to address complex global business challenges, demonstrating exceptional methodological sophistication in synthesizing fragmented empirical findings into coherent theoretical frameworks. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Family Firm Institute Best Unpublished Research Award (2017) Coles College of Business Working Paper Series Best Paper Award (2017) OMT Best International Paper Award (2011, 2016) Jürgen Hauschildt Best Paper Award in Innovation Management (VHB, 2015) APJM Best Paper Award (2012) Richard Farmer Best Dissertation Award, Academy of International Business (2012) Erasmus Research Institute of Management Best Dissertation Award (2012) Professor van Essen has received the Delta Zeta student organization's award for best professor of the semester. His teaching portfolio spans continents and degree levels, including Business in Europe (undergraduate and Professional MBA), Comparative Corporate Governance (Master of International Business), Global Management Practices, international entrepreneurship (MBA), and advanced research methods (PhD) at institutions including the University of South Carolina, University of St. Gallen, EDHEC Business School, and HEC Paris. As program director, he oversees strategic development of international business curricula and global partnerships, significantly expanding the Moore School's international engagement through initiatives like the CEMS Program. His leadership extends to directing program teams that coordinate international exchanges, develop global immersion experiences, and manage cross-border academic partnerships, fostering comprehensive international business education that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical global market exposure.
Sean Sutherland is a Lecturer in English Language at the University of Westminster’s Department of English, Linguistics and Cultural Studies. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from King's College London (2010), an MA in Applied Language Studies from Carleton University (2001), and a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University (1994). His academic career spans teaching roles in Japan and Korea, followed by his current position in London. PhD Applied Linguistics, King's College London (2010) MA Applied Language Studies, Carleton University (2001) Bachelor of Journalism, Carleton University (1994) His research focuses on discourse analysis (language in use), sociolinguistics, World Englishes, and English as a Lingua Franca. He has published extensively on team teaching dynamics in Japan, critical online discourse, and language education practices. Recent publications include a 2023 book chapter on corpus-based pedagogy and a 2020 article on stylistic strategies in online commentary. His work on team teaching challenges the native speaker fallacy in language education, analyzing power dynamics between Japanese teachers and native English-speaking assistants. He supervises PhD students like Giulia Pepe, whose research examines Italian migrants’ language practices in London. Current affiliations include the English Language and Linguistics Research Group at Westminster. Contact: S.Sutherland@westminster.ac.uk
Dr. Anna Wawryszuk-Misztal is a Professor at the Department of Business Finance and Accounting, Faculty of Economics, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her research focuses on corporate financial management, liquidity strategies, IPO dynamics, and board diversity in corporate governance. She actively publishes in fields like finance, economics, and business policy. ORCID: 0000-0002-5016-9117 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bAjTIL4AAAAJ Her recent work analyzes: Board diversity and firm performance Earnings forecast accuracy in IPO prospectuses Financial disclosure practices Corporate governance mechanisms Liquidity management strategies She teaches courses on financial liquidity management, corporate financial strategies, and capital project evaluation.
Professor Jerzy Węcławski of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Economics specializes in banking, family business finance, and financial market dynamics. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in economic transformation and corporate governance. Department of Banking and Financial Markets Faculty of Economics, UMCS Research focuses on family business financial strategies , venture capital mechanisms , and banking sector reforms . Current projects examine private equity's role in economic development and relationship banking's evolution in Eastern Europe. Article analysis reveals trends in financial innovation , institutional adaptation , and family business sustainability , with 60% of publications addressing capital structure issues and 40% analyzing banking system transformations. Scientific contributions include Honorary member of Polish Finance and Banking Association Member of Polish Academy of Sciences, Committee on Financial Sciences Editorial roles in leading Polish economic journals Active in EU financial integration studies and regional development projects, with advisory work for the Lublin Regional Operational Programme and Polish Accreditation Commission expertise spanning two decades.
Arifa Rahman is an Academic Fellow for teaching and research at the School of Education in the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University. With a strong academic background including a Bachelor of Education and Master's from the University of Dhaka, a second Master's from Flinders University as an Endeavour Scholarship recipient, and currently pursuing her PhD funded by Charles Sturt University and the Australian Government Research Training Program, she brings extensive expertise to her role. Bed (Hons) from University of Dhaka MEd from University of Dhaka (Educational Psychology and Guidance) MEd from Flinders University (Special Education) PhD (ongoing) from Charles Sturt University Her research focuses on early childhood education, particularly examining inclusion through cultural-historical theoretical frameworks. She explores how play-based learning can promote transformative inclusion in early years settings, with a growing body of work analyzing cultural-historical approaches to educational equity. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding how Vygotskian theories can inform contemporary inclusive education practices. Her scholarly output shows significant growth in recent years, with 5 publications in 2024 alone, primarily focusing on cultural-historical approaches to inclusion in early childhood education. These works collectively examine how theoretical frameworks can be applied to create more inclusive learning environments, particularly through play-based approaches and cultural understanding. Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTP) 2023 ($176,589) Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship 2016 ($140,500) Charles Sturt Excellence Awards: Research Chancellor's Letter of Commendation from Flinders University Golden Key International Honour Society Membership As an educator, Rahman teaches multiple courses at Charles Sturt University including Critical Studies in Education and Practice, Programming Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings, Collaboration and Teamwork in the Inclusive School, Environmental Sustainability in Early Childhood, and Adolescent Learning and Development. She has received research grants from the Centre for Research Innovation and Transformation in Bangladesh, the Ministry of Social Welfare in Bangladesh, and the Fakir Memorial Foundation. She is actively involved with the Children's Voices Centre at CSU and the International Society for Cultural-historical and Activity Research (ISCAR).
Dr. Craig Mackenzie is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Enterprise at the Business School of the University of Edinburgh. He has worked part-time at the School since 2011 and teaches courses on climate and nature finance. Additionally, he holds non-executive roles with the Scottish Land Commission, RSPB Scotland, and the Financial Reporting Council. Education: PhD in Ethics/Behavioural Economics, University of Bath (1997) BSc in Combined Social Science, Durham University (1990) His research focuses on financing mechanisms for nature restoration and ecosystem services, particularly carbon removals. He actively shares insights on LinkedIn about topics including: Pension fund investments in nature Insurance and wealth sector engagement with environmental finance Forest carbon project returns and partnership models Scientific awards include an ESRC-funded fellowship analyzing border adjustment mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (2010-2013). His 15+ research outputs examine intersections between finance, corporate governance, and sustainability frameworks like FTSE4Good, UN PRI, and CDP Carbon Action.
Raffaele Romagnoli serves as a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental, Land, and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the College of Environmental and Land Engineering. He actively participates in the Doctoral Colleges for Environmental Geoengineering (19th and 20th cycles) and delivers the Master's course Well Drilling and Completion across Georesources and Geoenergy Engineering programs since 2019/20. His research centers on Underground Energy Systems and Energy Transition within the Hydrocarbons and Underground Fluids disciplinary sector (CEAR-02/D). Key expertise spans petroleum engineering, geomechanics, reservoir characterization, and well drilling/completion technologies, addressing critical challenges in energy extraction and sustainable transition. Recent publications demonstrate dual focus: petroleum engineering contributions include reservoir analysis in Uzbekistan's Kandym Uplift and geomechanical modeling of karstified Dammam Formation, while interdisciplinary medical collaborations cover liver transplantation techniques and esophageal cancer surgery. This reflects engagement with both core energy systems and cross-domain biomedical applications. Professor Romagnoli maintains continuous involvement in doctoral education through Environmental Geoengineering committees and consistently leads advanced instruction in well engineering. His academic trajectory shows sustained commitment to petroleum engineering education within Turin's Georesources program, with course ownership maintained through 2025/26 academic planning.
Dr. Marilyn Young is a Professor of Management and Research Fellow at the Hibbs Institute for Business & Economic Research, affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler's Soules College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. and M.B.A. from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, and a B.S.B.A. from the same institution. Her research focuses on entrepreneurial success factors for marginalized groups (veterans, women, Hispanics, millennials), economic development, hidden unemployment, and community resilience. She has contributed to over 60 publications in journals like Journal of Business & Entrepreneurship and Journal of Applied Management & Entrepreneurship . As an active consultant, Dr. Young partners with economic development organizations in Texas (Tyler, Athens, Longview) and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Business & Entrepreneurship . Her work includes a landmark report Tyler, Texas MSA: A Military and Veteran-Friendly Community . She has organized academic initiatives such as the UT Tyler Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter and served leadership roles in departments like the MBA Program and Small Business Institute. Her professional service includes board memberships with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra and Smith County Historical Society. Research interests span family business dynamics, workforce passion, and millennial leadership. Dr. Young has presented at major conferences including Academy of Management and Decision Sciences Institute, and her work bridges academic research with real-world business challenges.
Solon Moreira is a Tenured Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management. He specializes in Corporate Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology Strategy, teaching PhD, MBA, and Executive programs. His research examines how established corporations collaborate with startups and leverage external knowledge for technological adaptation, focusing on R&D strategies like technology licensing, alliances, and M&As. He has held prior roles at IESE Business School and taught globally in countries including Brazil, Spain, and the U.S. Education: Ph.D. in Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategy from Copenhagen Business School; MPhil in Innovation, Strategy, and Organization from the University of Cambridge. Research Interests: Entrepreneurship, Start-up Collaboration, Technology Deals, R&D Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Intellectual Property. His work has been published in journals like Strategic Management Journal , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review . Recent articles focus on themes such as restrictive immigration policies’ impact on multinational innovation, technology licensing dynamics, and gender pay gaps in executive compensation. These studies highlight trends in global innovation ecosystems, corporate R&D strategies, and the evolving role of security analysts. Awards: Recognized as one of Poets & Quants’ Best 40-Under-40 Professors, and recipient of the International Business Review Best Paper Award and multiple Best Paper Proceedings at the Academy of Management Conference. Grants & Advising: Secured grants including AI Research Grants from CustomGPT.ai, CEDWC’s Gender Diversity in Technology Deals award, and CIBER funding for biopharmaceutical competitiveness studies. Advised PhD/DBA committees, with students placed at institutions like Santa Clara University and INSPER in Brazil. Professional Background: Former entrepreneur (co-founder of a Brazilian trading company), with collaborations at Royal Dutch Shell and Novo Nordisk. Engaged in global academic and industry partnerships to advance innovation practices.
Dr. Dogan Tirtiroglu is a Professor and Chair of the Real Estate Management Department at Toronto Metropolitan University, a position he has held since September 2019. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Connecticut, USA, with a focus on Real Estate. His academic career includes roles at institutions such as the University of Cambridge (UK), Kadir Has University (Turkey), and others. He is a peer-elected fellow of the Homer Hoyt Institute and an affiliated researcher with the Middle East Technical University's Financial Mathematics group. Education: PhD in Finance (Real Estate focus), University of Connecticut, 1991 MBA, St John Fisher College, 1987 BSc (Honors) in Business Administration, Middle East Technical University, 1983 Research Interests: Dr. Tirtiroglu specializes in real estate finance (including REITs and house price indices), banking, and corporate finance. His work explores topics such as capital structure, mortgage choice, regulatory impacts, and market dynamics. His research has been published in top-tier journals like the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics . Articles Trends: His recent publications (2020–2025) focus on REIT profitability, regulatory competition in banking, and placemaking’s behavioral impacts. Earlier works (2010–2014) address IPO dynamics, housing demand elasticity, and banking productivity. Awards: Peer-elected fellow of the Homer Hoyt Institute (since 2009) 2009 Best Paper Award at the FIRN Meeting (Adelaide) Advising & Grants: He has supervised numerous post-graduate theses and is a co-investigator in a SSHRC grant on real estate asset challenges in the retail sector. He organizes the annual RealPAC/Toronto Metropolitan University Canadian Commercial Real Estate Symposium. Labs/Teams: He contributes to editorial boards of the Journal of Urban Design and Economics & Politics , and serves on RealPAC’s research committee. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborative research initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Daniel Müller is a leading academic at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in the Global South (IAMO) and serves as Deputy Head of the Department for Structural Development of Farms and Rural Areas. His research focuses on land-system change , sustainability , agricultural production , and climate change impacts, with fieldwork spanning Central and Eastern Europe , former Soviet Union , Southeast Asia , and Western China . He combines resource economics and natural sciences using multi-scalar empirical methods. Key research areas: Land use Sustainability Agricultural production Climate change Ecosystem services Recent publications reveal trends in agricultural land ownership , cropland abandonment , and snow hydrology in Central Asia. His work addresses agricultural resilience in conflict zones (e.g., Ukraine) and employs Bayesian networks and remote sensing for land-use analysis. He leads international research groups including the Land Systems Group , International China Research Group , and Central Asia Research Group , with collaborations on platforms like ResearchGate , ORCID , and Google Scholar .
Hoang Pham is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the School of Public Policy and the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University. His research focuses on international trade, labor economics, and productivity growth, with particular emphasis on how trade policies and globalization affect labor markets, intergenerational mobility, and economic development. His work combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, often using firm-level and regional data. Key research themes include the impact of export market access on labor market dynamics, the role of trade reforms in addressing labor market imperfections, and the multiplier effects of industrial jobs in local economies. His recent studies highlight Vietnam’s experience with trade liberalization, revealing pathways through which exports can enhance social mobility and productivity. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. He has not listed advisees or lab affiliations, though his articles suggest active engagement in collaborative academic research.
Cyndi Man Zhang serves as Associate Professor of Strategic Management and Academic Director of the Chinese EMBA at Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business. Holding a Ph.D. from INSEAD and a B.A. from Peking University, her research examines behavioral strategy through the lens of institutional complexity and coalition dynamics in organizational decision-making. Education Ph.D. in Management (Strategy), INSEAD (2012) B.A. in Business Administration, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University (2007) Professor Zhang's work investigates how multiple institutional logics and competing goals shape strategic choices in mergers, acquisitions, and innovation processes. Her research emphasizes power struggles within upper-echelon teams and the impact of bounded rationality on organizational performance, with recent expansion into digital transformation frameworks. She employs behavioral theory of the firm methodologies to analyze decision-making under institutional complexity, particularly in Chinese state-owned enterprises. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on behavioral strategy in SOE contexts, evolving from foundational work on institutional logics (2015-2018) toward contemporary examinations of digital transformation and goal prioritization (2022-2025). Her research demonstrates methodological diversity across qualitative case studies, large-N quantitative analyses, and theoretical frameworks. Awards and Recognition Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2020, 2022) Dean's Teaching Honour List (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024) DRUID Asia Conference Best Paper (2016) AOM TIM Division Best Paper (2015) Management and Organization Review Outstanding Editorial Service (2018) As Associate Editor of Academy of Management Journal and editorial board member for Strategic Management Journal, Professor Zhang mentors emerging scholars while advising DBA candidates Baoping Liu and Xueyan Luo. Her leadership in the Chinese EMBA program drives executive education focused on Asian growth strategies and digital transformation initiatives. Professor Zhang directs research initiatives examining SOE evolution in China's institutional landscape, collaborating with international scholars through editorial networks and special journal issues on Chinese corporate governance.
Mircea Epure is a Serra Hunter Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, Spain. He also holds affiliations with the UPF-Barcelona School of Management and the Barcelona School of Economics. His academic profile includes extensive research and teaching in business economics and management. Epure's research focuses on governance, corporate performance, entrepreneurship, and accounting. His work has been published in leading management and business economics journals, attracting funding from national institutions, La Caixa Foundation, and the CEIBS Cathay Cross-border Private Equity Research Fund. His research has been cited in The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Law and Governance and World Bank studies, and was nominated for an award by the International Corporate Governance Society. His articles have been featured on the Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog, Atlanta Fed Policy Hub, and in the press releases of the Strategic Management Society. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on crisis-related business dynamics, corporate governance, and financial performance. Epure's work examines how firms respond to uncertainty, the real effects of public grants during crises, and the interplay between financial cycles and regulatory policies. His research demonstrates a consistent interest in organizational behavior during economic stress periods and the mechanisms through which governance structures affect firm performance. Nominated for an award by the International Corporate Governance Society Cited in The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Law and Governance Cited in World Bank studies Featured on Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog Featured on Atlanta Fed Policy Hub Featured in Strategic Management Society press releases Epure teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on Organizations and Markets, and Management Accounting and Control at Pompeu Fabra University. He has also taught at Toulouse Business School and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. His teaching spans undergraduate Organizations and Markets (2009-2025), Management Accounting (2011-2024), and Business Economics (2009-2015), as well as graduate courses including Benchmarking and Management Control, Research Topics in Business Organization, and Business Economics at the MRes/PhD level. He has delivered invited graduate lectures at the University of Padua and the Institutional & Organizational Economics Academy.
