جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Axel Buchnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Venture Capital
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Axel Buchner is a full Professor of Finance at ESCP Business School in Berlin, holding the Chair in Entrepreneurial Finance and Corporate Finance. He actively teaches Financial Management, Corporate Finance, and Entrepreneurial Finance courses while leading research on venture capital, private equity, and alternative investments' risk, return, and illiquidity characteristics. Education: PhD in Finance from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) Master’s in Business Administration from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) Research Interests focus on entrepreneurial finance, venture capital syndication, private equity performance evaluation, and risk modeling in illiquid investments. His work explores how military conflict impacts cross-border VC, the role of repeated syndication players, and the diversification benefits of private equity funds-of-funds. Publication Trends show a consistent focus on alternative asset classes, particularly venture capital and private equity, spanning risk-adjusted returns, illiquidity premiums, portfolio optimization under non-normal market conditions, and behavioral finance aspects like herd behavior in buyout markets. Recent work addresses private debt structures and team dynamics in VC syndication. Academic Career includes prior roles as Associate Professor at the University of Passau (with Habilitation) and visiting lecturer at EDHEC Business School. He contributes to journals like Management Science , Journal of Business Venturing , and Journal of Banking and Finance . Email: abuchner@escp.eu

Kasper Langeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Circular Economy
• Industrial Symbiosis Networks
• Agent-Based Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kasper Lange is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Technology, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Circular Design & Business. He holds a PhD in Simulating Industrial Symbiosis from TU Delft (2015–2022) and a Master's in Industrial Design Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on circular economy principles, industrial symbiosis networks, and agent-based modeling for sustainable systems. Key research interests include waste management policies, urban agriculture integration, and circular business model innovation. He has developed educational tools like the Re-Organise game to promote circular practices and conducted studies on SME waste separation behaviors using agent-based simulations. His work emphasizes collaborative modeling approaches to enhance system resilience and policy effectiveness. Award highlights include the 2013 RAAK Award and the NWO Doctoral Grant for Teachers (2017). He has led projects such as the KIEM-CE Waste-On-Water initiative and contributed to innovative composting systems through KIEM-VANG collaborations. Lange actively supervises student theses and organizes workshops on topics like openLCA integration in education and sustainable logistics. His research outputs span over 30 publications, including articles on industrial symbiosis dynamics, circular business models, and urban waste logistics. Collaborative networks extend globally, with a focus on European sustainability initiatives. Current activities include advancing open educational resources and exploring regenerative practices in urban systems.

Hanna Elina Wirmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Game Design
• Game Cultures
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hanna Elina Wirman is an Associate Professor and Head of the MSc in Games programme at the Center for Digital Play, IT University of Copenhagen. She specializes in critical game design, game cultures, gender studies, and non-human animal play. Her research explores topics such as game fandom, esports dynamics, and the intersection of technology and animal behavior. Her research interests include marginalized gaming communities, protest gaming, and cross-species interaction through digital media. She has conducted studies on game arcades in Hong Kong, women's esports participation, and the application of serious games for autism education. Her work often combines ethnography and qualitative methods to analyze play practices and cultural contexts. Wirman leads the Nordic Alliance for Sustainability in Gaming (NASG) projects, focusing on integrating environmental and cultural sustainability into game education and design. She has organized international conferences like DiGRA and contributes to digital play research through collaborative projects and editorial roles. Her research bridges game studies with critical theory, emphasizing inclusive and ethical design practices. Key collaborations include studies on animal play with orangutans and investigations into global gaming ecosystems. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in game development and education, leveraging her 20+ years of experience in the field.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Health Informatics
• Persuasive Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karin Kappel serves as a PostDoc Researcher in the Business Informatics department at Vienna University of Technology's Faculty of Informatics. Her research spans Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, and Ethical Technology Systems with significant contributions to electronic health record design, refugee management systems, and persuasive ambient interfaces. Her research interests focus on User-Centered Healthcare Systems , Ethical Technology Deployment in Crisis Zones , and Behavioral Change through Persuasive Interfaces . Key projects include nation-wide EHR user persona development, European refugee camp registration systems, and ambient water conservation displays. Her methodological expertise combines in-the-wild mobile studies , gamified survey design , and quantitative requirement evaluation for complex socio-technical systems. Kappel's publication trends reveal three dominant research trajectories: (1) Healthcare interface design (35% of recent work), particularly EHR optimization through family-centric modeling; (2) Ethical technology systems (30%), focusing on refugee management and biometric identification; (3) Mobile interaction paradigms (25%), including text entry performance and form navigation. Her work consistently bridges technical implementation with human factors considerations. Kappel has supervised four graduate students on topics including m-banking interfaces, restaurant ordering systems, and developer onboarding tools. Current projects include a 2025-2026 hospital-based study on ML/LLM support in electronic patient records conducted with Dierks+Company Consulting GmbH.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Experience Design
• Mobile Applications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leena Arhippainen is a Professor at the University of Oulu specializing in Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, and mobile application development. Her extensive research portfolio spans over two decades, focusing on innovative approaches to user-centered design, 3D virtual environments, and language preservation technology. She has made significant contributions to the fields of accessibility technologies, particularly for visually impaired users, and has pioneered work in using games for minority language preservation, especially for the Karelian language. Dr. Arhippainen's research interests encompass Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Mobile Applications, 3D Virtual Environments, Augmented Reality, Language Preservation Technology, Accessibility Technologies, and Game Design for Education. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, resulting in numerous impactful publications in top-tier venues including Mindtrek, FRUCT, MUM, and OZCHI conferences. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying HCI principles to real-world challenges, including disc golf applications, navigation assistance for visually impaired individuals, and cultural preservation through gaming. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a consistent evolution from foundational work on mobile interfaces and 3D environments toward more specialized applications in language preservation, accessibility, and sports technology. Her research shows increasing collaboration with interdisciplinary teams addressing complex societal challenges through technological solutions. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her sustained publication record in prestigious venues and numerous collaborations with international researchers indicate recognition within her field. Her work has been consistently funded and supported, enabling long-term research trajectories in her areas of expertise. Dr. Arhippainen has mentored numerous researchers through collaborative projects, with Minna Pakanen, Seamus Hickey, and Paula Alavesa appearing as frequent collaborators across multiple projects and publications. Her research has been supported by various grants enabling extensive work in user experience, mobile applications, and language preservation technology. Her laboratory work has focused on creating innovative user interfaces, developing testing methodologies for new technologies, and establishing frameworks for evaluating user experiences in virtual and augmented reality environments. Current research directions include applying SportsHCI principles to disc golf applications, advancing accessibility technologies, and continuing her pioneering work in using digital games for preserving endangered languages.

• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joseph L. Gabbard is a distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech with over two decades of groundbreaking research in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions to the fields of AR/VR, particularly in automotive applications, spatial interfaces, and information visualization. As evidenced by his numerous collaborations and editorial roles, Dr. Gabbard has established himself as a leading authority in immersive technologies research. Dr. Gabbard's research focuses on the human aspects of augmented reality systems, with particular emphasis on automotive applications, human factors, and information visualization. His work investigates how AR can enhance human performance in critical tasks such as driving, emergency response, and industrial operations. He has made seminal contributions to understanding visual attention, color blending in AR, and the design of effective AR interfaces across diverse contexts. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges in transportation safety, public safety training, and industrial operations. Analysis of Dr. Gabbard's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals an expanding research portfolio that continues to prioritize transportation applications while branching into public safety training, cycling safety, and location-based gaming. His work increasingly incorporates neuroergonomic evaluation methods and examines attentional aspects of AR interfaces. Notably, there's a trend toward systematic reviews and special issues that help define research directions in the field. His publications span top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, and Human Factors, as well as premier conferences like ISMAR and AutomotiveUI. Dr. Gabbard has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to become active contributors in the AR/VR field, including Cassidy R. Nelson, Kelsey Quinn, and Alexander Krasner. His collaborative network spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available publications, his extensive research output suggests substantial funding support for his work in AR/VR interfaces and applications. His laboratory work appears to focus on human factors evaluation of AR systems, with particular attention to driving simulators, real-world testing environments, and neuroergonomic assessment methodologies. The research team likely includes graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and interdisciplinary collaborators working on various aspects of AR interface design, evaluation, and implementation across different domains.

Robert Zubekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Game AI
• Social Interaction Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Zubek is a researcher in the Computer Science Department at Northwestern University, specializing in Artificial Intelligence for computer games and robotics. His work focuses on modeling social interaction with human players, leveraging hierarchical parallel hidden Markov models. Previously, he contributed to autonomous mobile robotics, including robots capable of self-demonstration in conference settings. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northwestern University (2005). Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Northwestern University (2005). Research Interests: AI in games, social interaction modeling, robotics, autonomous systems, and computational narratives. His projects include software tools like The Breakup Conversation and Shadow Door , designed to explore social interaction dynamics in game environments. Professional Contributions: Zubek's work bridges academic AI and game design, with publications in journals like AI Magazine and IEEE Intelligent Systems , as well as industry talks at Game Developers Conferences. His blog Machines For Playing With discusses game theory, rhetoric in game mechanics, and the societal implications of technology. Key Projects: The Cerebus Project (robot architecture for believable game agents), GRACE autonomous robot systems, and contributions to game AI frameworks like MDA (Mechanics-Dynamics-Aesthetics).

Merja Halmeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Sustainable Development
• Consumer Behavior
• Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Merja Halme is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Information and Service Management, Aalto University. Her expertise spans sustainable development, consumer behavior, and operational research. She holds doctoral and licentiate degrees in Business and Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics, alongside earlier academic qualifications. Her research focuses on integrating sustainability into consumer choices, educational preferences, and financial product transparency. She has conducted empirical studies on topics such as oat milk adoption, e-commerce dynamics, and gaming platform motivations. Education: Doctoral degree in Business and Economics (Helsinki School of Economics, 1993) Licentiate degree in Business and Economics (Helsinki School of Economics, 1991) Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business and Economics (Helsinki School of Economics, 1981 and 1977) Research interests emphasize sustainable development's societal impact, consumer decision-making processes, and educational strategies. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in finance, environmental science, and digital platforms. Recent studies explore urban consumers' preferences for plant-based alternatives, transparency in structured financial products, and student learning approaches in business education. Her publications highlight trends in consumer behavior across sectors (food, gaming, retail) and methodological contributions to performance analysis and multi-criteria optimization. She has reviewed for journals like Studies in Higher Education and European Journal of Operational Research , and conducted academic visits to the University of Málaga and University of British Columbia.

• Medical Education
• Educational Research
• Health Professions Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johanna Schönrock-Adema is a researcher and principal investigator at the University of Groningen (UMCG) within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Her primary affiliation is with the Lifelong Learning, Education & Assessment Research Network (LEARN). She holds roles such as Group Leader of the LEARN Research Community and serves on committees including the Selection Committee for Medicine and Dentistry. Her work focuses on medical education innovation, assessment methodologies, and learning environment quality. Schönrock-Adema earned her PhD in 2002 from the University of Groningen, specializing in psychology and educational research. Her research interests include medical student learning processes, educational environment evaluation, and the integration of technology in health professions education. Notable contributions include developing the Measure of the International Learning Environment Status (MILES) and the SPEED tool for postgraduate education assessment. She has received multiple awards, including the NVMO Best Paper Prize and the UMCG Innovation Award for her work on emotion regulation training enriched with music. Schönrock-Adema’s grants include projects on residency well-being, honors teaching communities, and educational leadership. She has co-supervised PhD candidates exploring topics like agentic engagement and physician job satisfaction. Her involvement in international collaborations and editorial roles (e.g., Associate Editor of Perspectives on Medical Education ) underscores her leadership in advancing medical education research. Her current initiatives include exploring music-enhanced emotion regulation training for healthcare professionals and investigating socialization strategies for medical residents. She actively contributes to academic societies like NVMO and participates in global conferences on medical education innovation.

Lisa Pike Masteralexisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sport Law
• Labor Relations in Sport Industry
• Sport Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Pike Masteralexis is a Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Sport Law at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds leadership roles including Department Head of Sport Management (1998-2015) and has been an academic leader since 1990. Her professional experience includes MLB Player Association certification and consulting with Diamond Management Group since 1993. Education: JD from Suffolk University Law School (1990) and BS in Sport Management from UMass Amherst (1987). Her research focuses on sport law, labor relations, and regulatory frameworks in sports. She has authored major textbooks like Principles and Practice of Sport Management and published extensively on legal issues in sport governance. Recipient of multiple teaching awards including College Outstanding Teaching Award (2010, 2002, 1993) and nominee for University Distinguished Teaching Award. Her work emphasizes ethical legal practices, athlete representation, and workplace safety in sports. Active in policy advocacy, she has contributed to federal regulation debates on sports agents and labor rights. Advising and grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her academic leadership roles suggest significant mentorship impact. Her work has been supported through institutional and external collaborations. Professional affiliations include roles with MLB Players Association and international sport law initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the Sport Management Department's academic programs and collaborates with industry partners on regulatory and policy research. Her work bridges academic research with real-world legal challenges in sports organizations.

Kali Rathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Theory
• Microeconomics
• Mathematical Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kali Rath is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. He holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University (1992) and an M.A. from the same institution (1988). His research focuses on game theory, particularly large games and strategic behavior, as well as mathematical economics and microeconomic theory. He has contributed to foundational topics such as equilibrium existence, purification theorems, and social choice theory. His work frequently intersects with measure theory and probability, addressing complex models of large populations and strategic uncertainty. Rath’s research also explores product differentiation, spatial competition, and economic inequality measurement. He has collaborated extensively on papers analyzing noncollusive pricing strategies and the insufficiency of traditional conditions for minimal differentiation. His teaching includes advanced microeconomics, game theory, and graduate-level economic theory courses.

Andrew Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Immersive Analytics
• Narrative Visualization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Australia's UniSA STEM division and co-director of the Wearable Computer Lab within the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). His research focuses on human-computer interaction, immersive analytics, and data visualization through virtual/augmented reality technologies. Current Research Degree Coordinator at UniSA (2025) Led commercialization of LogAR and CADET tools Recipient of AIIA iAward and multiple CHI accolades His work bridges theoretical and applied research with projects involving: Immersive analytics for metabolic pathway visualization (with CSIRO) ImAxes - a VR system for multivariate data exploration VR-based training tools for mill safety (MillSkillsVR) and drill rigs (RoXplorer) Deceptive design patterns in digital interfaces Parametric architectural design interfaces in VR Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Encoding data into physical properties (roughness, spatial features) Collaborative VR data analysis frameworks Immersive storytelling techniques Human factors in AR/VR environments Scientific awards include: 2025 CHI Best Paper Honourable Mention 2024 MinEx CRC Technology Award 2024 CHI Best Paper Honourable Mention South Australian AIIA iAward (2016) Dr. Cunningham supervises PhD students and contributes to: Game design course instruction ARC grants DP220101595 Open-source toolkit development (CADET)

Olivier Rubelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Competitive Strategy
• Game Theory
• Marketing Analytics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Olivier Rubel is Professor of Marketing and Analytics at UC Davis Graduate School of Management. His research examines competitive strategies using game theory and optimal control, focusing on marketing decisions during crises like product recalls. He develops dynamic models for resource allocation and pricing strategies under uncertainty. Recent work explores two-sided market platforms, mobile engagement metrics, and crowdfunding psychology. His research has appeared in Journal of Marketing Research, Marketing Science, and European Journal of Operational Research. Awards include INSEAD's Best Teacher Award and fellowships from AMA Sheth Foundation. Dr. Rubel has presented internationally at institutions including London Business School, INSEAD, Stanford, and EPFL. He serves on editorial boards for Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science.

Philip Kearneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Motor Behavior
• Youth Sport Development
• Sports Coaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Kearney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the Health Research Institute, PEPAYS Ireland Research Centre, and the Sports and Human Performance Research Centre. His research focuses on human motor behavior, youth sport development in track and field athletics, and the interplay between maturation and athletic success. He also explores coaches' knowledge, practice design, and enhancing skill acquisition through evidence-based methods. Research Interests: Maturation and youth sport, including relative age effects and early specialization in athletics. Coaches' perceptions and practices, such as visual exploratory activity in football and injury-risk mitigation. Practice quality enhancement, including attentional focus in sports and self-regulatory skills in musicians. Teaching Philosophy: Kearney emphasizes connecting with students, fostering partnership, tangible learning outcomes, and celebrating growth to inspire educators and sport scientists. He advocates applying skill acquisition knowledge to improve youth participation and development. Labs/Teams: Active in research centers focusing on health, sport, and human performance, collaborating on projects related to Gaelic football talent development and adventure sport coaching.

Romain Vuillemotمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Visualization
• Sports Analytics
• Video Tracking
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Romain Vuillemot is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at École Centrale de Lyon, affiliated with the LIRIS Laboratory (CNRS UMR 5205). He holds an Habilitation (HDR) in Interactive Data Visualization from École Centrale de Lyon (2024) and specializes in data visualization, sports analytics, and video tracking systems. His research develops novel visualization techniques for sports analytics, particularly in table tennis and swimming. His current projects focus on real-time embedded visualization in sports videos and developing advanced tracking systems for athletic performance analysis. Vuillemot created benchmark datasets for swimmers detection and tracking, and developed visualization tools for robotics and deep learning applications. His publications demonstrate increasing focus on sports video analytics and multimedia datasets for computer vision applications. He teaches courses in algorithms, object-oriented programming, web development, and interactive data visualization. He has organized scientific events including the Sciences 2024 Challenge at École Centrale de Lyon.