Ulf Ramberg is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Lund University's Department of Business Administration within the School of Economics and Management. He serves as Head of The Council for Local Government Research and Education (KEFU), focusing on research and outreach in public management, strategy, and interorganizational cooperation. Research Interests : Public Management and Performance Measurement Management Control and Strategic Governance Cooperation in Local and Central Government New Public Management Critique Recent Research Trends : His recent work examines municipal capacities for sustainable futures, critiques of New Public Management, and cross-regional healthcare collaboration models, emphasizing practical applications and policy implications. Network & Collaborations : Active in international networks, with collaborations spanning Sweden and beyond. Key partners include researchers at Lund University, Gothenburg, and Potsdam institutions.
Margunn Aanestad is a Professor in Digital Innovation at the Department of Informatics (IFI), Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo (UiO). With 25 years of research experience focused on healthcare digitalization, she examines how digital technologies transform organizations and societies at multiple analytical levels. Her work spans healthcare information systems, digital innovation, and information infrastructures across the Nordic region and internationally. Her research interests center on understanding digital transformation through a sociotechnical lens, particularly examining how work practices evolve when based on digital monitoring rather than physical visits, how organizations become 'data-driven' through advanced analytics, and how sector-level ecosystems require new technical and regulatory solutions for data sharing. She investigates information infrastructures as interconnected systems rather than isolated technologies, working at the intersection of Information Systems (IS), Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Science and Technology Studies (STS), and organizational theory. Her empirical work primarily focuses on healthcare digitalization, including patient records, collaboration solutions, patient portals, digital home monitoring, and emerging AI applications for personalized medicine. Professor Aanestad leads research within the Digital Innovation (DIN) group at UiO and has been involved in significant projects including KINT (From local breakthroughs in knowledge to integration into medical practice) and CORPUS (New competence requirements in the public sector: The consequences of digitalization for work with different degrees of specialization). She previously held a Professor II position at the University of Agder (2019-2022) and maintains active collaborations with NTNU, BI Norwegian Business School, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, and Copenhagen Business School. Her publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions across information systems, healthcare innovation, and digital governance. Recent work explores critical perspectives on digital solutionism, data governance spaces for personal health information, and the sociotechnical dimensions of implementing data infrastructure in public sectors. She examines how digital technologies create both opportunities for innovation and complex challenges related to governance, inclusion, and sustainability. Professor Aanestad's educational background includes engineering degrees in medical technology (1992) and technical sciences (1994) from Stavanger University College. Before joining UiO as a PhD student in 1998, she worked as a department engineer at Rikshospitalet and as a senior engineer at Telenor. Her career trajectory reflects deep engagement with both technical implementation and theoretical understanding of digital transformation processes.
Mirka Kans is an Associate Professor at the Department of Supply and Operations Management within the School of Business, Economics and Law at Chalmers University of Technology. Her research focuses on circular strategies and sustainable production, asset management and maintenance, and industrial automation and digitalization. Her work spans several key research areas including predictive maintenance, digital tools for data-driven maintenance and effective decision-making, digital maturity and digital transformation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 applications for both industrial systems and infrastructure. She employs various modeling approaches such as information modeling, business modeling, and ecosystem modeling in her research methodology. Mirka also maintains a strong interest in educational and competence development within these fields. Her publication record shows a pronounced focus on circular economy applications across multiple industries, particularly furniture and wood products, with significant contributions to understanding remanufacturing potential and sustainable business models. She has conducted extensive empirical research on digital transformation in maintenance practices, with particular attention to the Swedish maintenance ecosystem and infrastructure sectors like gravel roads. READY2 (2025-2027): Sustainable, robust and resource-efficient wood manufacturing industry with dynamic maintenance (VINNOVA) READY (2024-2025): Sustainable, robust and resource-efficient sawmill industry with dynamic maintenance CirkuTrä (2023-2028): Strategies for increased circularity in the wood processing industry RE:Furn (2023-2026): Efficient remanufacturing of furniture used in public environments She collaborates extensively with researchers including Jaime Campos, Chamirangika Madushani Hetti Arachchige, Dan Paulin, and Malin Löfving, producing interdisciplinary work that bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industrial applications across multiple sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation.
Anna Pellegrino is a Confirmed Associate Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she also serves as a Member of the FULL Interdepartmental Center - Future Urban Legacy Lab. Her academic career spans over three decades with continuous involvement in doctoral education since 2003 across various research programs including Architectural Heritage, Technological Innovation for the Built Environment, and Energy. Her research focuses on the intersection of lighting engineering, cultural heritage conservation, and sustainable building design. Key areas include daylighting systems, energy demand for lighting, light and human factors, lighting controls, and visual comfort assessment. Her work bridges technical building physics with cultural and human dimensions of the built environment, particularly addressing how lighting affects health, wellbeing, and heritage conservation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting environmental quality assessment with human health outcomes. Her work increasingly incorporates sensor technologies for monitoring indoor environmental quality while maintaining a consistent focus on lighting applications in both architectural heritage and contemporary sustainable design contexts. The research demonstrates progression from fundamental lighting technologies toward holistic building performance evaluation. Full Member - Illumination Engineering Society (IES), United States (2020-) Member of the Executive Committee - Italian Lighting Association AIDI, Italy (2018-) Full Member - Italian Technical Physics Association, Italy (2016-) Full Member - International Commission for Illumination (CIE), Austria (2010-) Full Member - Italian Lighting Association AIDI, Italy (1994-) Professor Pellegrino actively supervises doctoral students in Energy and Architectural Heritage programs while leading numerous research initiatives. Her grant portfolio includes competitive national research projects, European Union collaborations, and commercial consulting contracts with municipal governments and private sector clients. Current projects focus on biophilic lighting systems, public lighting optimization, and energy-efficient building retrofits. She also participates in significant collaborative agreements with municipal entities including the Municipality of Lagnasco and the City of Turin. She leads research activities within the TEBE Research Group (DENERG) and collaborates with the LAMSA Laboratory for Analysis and Modeling of Environmental Systems (DAD). Her team conducts field studies, develops monitoring methodologies, and creates practical solutions for lighting applications in heritage conservation and sustainable urban development. Current work emphasizes the relationship between lighting environments and human health outcomes in both interior and exterior contexts.
Dr. Teresa Bednarczyk is a full-time Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Economics , where she leads the Department of Insurance and Investment . She earned her PhD (1999) and habilitation (2012) in Economics from the same university, with both theses focusing on insurance , financial markets , and pension systems . Her work has been recognized with the National Bank of Poland Award for habilitation theses. ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9340-6864 Current consultation hours: On-site Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 in room 615, remote via Microsoft Teams Thursdays 13:00-14:30 Research focuses on insurance sector dynamics , pension system evolution , and financial market interdependencies . Recent publications examine peer-to-peer insurance models , retirement savings determinants , and systemic risk in reinsurance . Her work spans empirical studies and theoretical frameworks. Scientific contributions include 25 publications with 936 ministerial points. Key awards: National Bank of Poland Award (2014) Polish Academy of Sciences membership (since 2015) Scientific Advisory Committee to Financial Ombudsman (multiple terms) Serves as primary advisor to multiple award-winning theses, including Dr. Tomasz Pasierbowicz 's 2024 work on sharing economy insurance and Jakub Konstanciuk 's 2022 research on cyber risk in Poland .
Katarzyna Budzyńska is a Researcher at the Department of Information Systems and Logistics within the Faculty of Economics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) since 2017. She holds a PhD in Economics from UMCS (2016) and a Master's in Agribusiness from the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (2008). Her career spans affiliations with both the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (2009-2017) and UMCS (2014-present), where she led the PRELUDIUM VI grant on regional investment potential in BPO/SSC sectors. Education : PhD in Economics (UMCS, 2016); Master's in Agribusiness (University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 2008); Postgraduate Studies in Accounting (UMCS, 2009) Research Interests focus on outsourcing , offshoring , green logistics , and mobile banking . Her work examines the interplay between regional development , organizational strategies , and technological innovation . Recent publications address plastic waste management using machine learning and the legal dynamics shaping outsourcing enterprises in the EU. Scientific Contributions include over 15 peer-reviewed publications and participation in international conferences such as the MakeLearn & TIIM Joint Conference (Lublin, 2017) and the World Conference on Business, Economics (Antalya, 2016). Notable awards: 2020 UMCS Team Award for securing external funding and 2016 Individual Award for outstanding research.
Prof. Dr. hab. Andrzej Miszczuk is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) , and serves as Director of the Institute of Economics and Finance and Head of the Department of Economic and Regional Policy . His career spans institutions including the Faculty of Political Science at UMCS (1990-2007), University of Entrepreneurship and Administration in Lublin (1999-2009), and Centre for European Regional and Local Studies EUROREG UW (2006-2019). He holds habilitations in Earth Sciences (2015) and has contributed extensively to cross-border cooperation and regional development. Education: M.A. in Economics (UMCS, 1984); PhD in Geography (Polish Academy of Sciences, 1991); PhD in Socio-economic Geography (Polish Academy of Sciences, 2003) Research Interests focus on economic geography , regional policy , and cross-border cooperation , with particular emphasis on Polish-Ukrainian-Belarusian borderlands . His work analyzes EU cohesion policy , tourism competitiveness , and social economy in transitional regions. Recent projects explore climate change adaptation and green economic transformation in local governance contexts. Scientific Output includes monographs like The EU's New Borderland (2017) and Zielona transformacja gospodarki i finansów samorządowych (2023), alongside 15 recent articles addressing border region typologies , SDG financing , and regional climate competitiveness . His publications span journals such as Barometr Regionalny , Energies , and Europa XXI , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with economics, geography, and policy analysis.
Michele Cerruti But is a Lecturer at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) within Politecnico di Torino 's College of Architecture and Design. His work bridges urban planning, cultural studies, and environmental policy, focusing on sustainable cities and societal inequalities. ERC Sectors: SH7_7 (Urban Studies), SH8_3 (Cultural Theory), SH7_6 (Environmental Policy), SH7_8 (Land Use Planning), SH8_8 (Arts-Based Research) UN SDGs: Reduced Inequalities (10), Sustainable Cities (11), Climate Action (13) His research explores intermediate territories, urban frictions, and relational design approaches, often integrating cultural heritage and arts-based methodologies. Recent publications analyze experimental urbanism and territorial dynamics under climate change. While his articles emphasize spatial tensions and sustainability, his teaching focuses on practical applications in the Architecture, Society, and Territory Master's program, particularly urban planning modules.
Dr. Wojtek Paczos is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Cardiff Business School and an affiliate at the Institute of Economics, Polish Academy of Sciences . He holds a Ph.D. from the European University Institute (2016) , advised by Prof. Árpád Ábrahám and Prof. Evi Pappa. His work bridges international economics , monetary policy , and banking , with publications in top journals like Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and Oxford Economic Papers . His research explores: Sovereign debt sustainability under domestic/foreign debt and taxation distortions Monetary policy in open economies with asymmetric price stickiness Banking sector dynamics under pandemic stress and foreign ownership Climate policy economics including carbon tax inflation impacts Recent publications analyze: 2025: Euro adoption effects on CEE bank profits 2025: Vaccine rollout impacts on UK stock markets 2024: Social spending procyclicality in high-debt nations Scientific recognition : Copernicus Medal (Polish Academy of Sciences, 2022) Olga Radzyner Award (OeNB, 2017) NBP Research Grant (2014) EUI Ph.D. Scholarship (2010-14) He supervises postgraduate researchers and contributes to public policy through think tanks ( Dobrobyt na Pokolenia ) and advisory roles during Polish elections (2020/2023). His work has been presented at institutions like the Bank of England and European Economic Association meetings.
Dr Yue Tina Xu is a Senior Lecturer in International Business and Management at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. Her research focuses on the strategic and institutional challenges faced by emerging market multinational enterprises (EM-MNEs) during global integration, including topics such as institutional legitimacy, innovation capabilities, and digital transformation. PhD in International Business, Cranfield School of Management (full scholarship) PGCHE in Higher Education Teaching MRes in Management Research, Cranfield MBA in Financial Studies, Nottingham Business School BA in Economics, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Her multidisciplinary research examines: Institutional impact on investment decisions and strategies Innovation resource allocation and competitive advantage Legitimacy defeat processes in geopolitical contexts Digital economy implications for emerging markets Recent publications include studies on Huawei's legitimacy challenges, digital entrepreneurship in China-Africa cooperation, and institutional frameworks influencing Chinese FDI. She has secured prestigious grants such as the China Scholar Council Scholarship (2019-2023) and National Natural Science Foundation of China (2017-2020). Dr Xu serves on the School Research Ethics Committee, co-chairs the EMNC Focused Interest Group, and co-directs the Centre for China Business Research. Her teaching spans undergraduate, MSc, MBA, and PhD levels, with a focus on international business and strategic management.
Stephen Osborne is a Professor of International Public Management at the University of Edinburgh Business School . He serves as Director of the Centre for Service Excellence and is a Fellow of the Edinburgh Futures Institute , where he is developing a new MSc program in Service Management and Design. His career spans over three decades, integrating academic research with practical experience from 15 years as a social work practitioner and manager prior to joining academia in 1990. Education : PhD (Aston University), MSc in Public Services Management (University of Birmingham), MSc in Applied Social Studies (University of Bath), BA in History (University of Sussex) Research Interests focus on public service ecosystems, co-production, value creation, and the shift from product-dominant to service-dominant logic in public management. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing citizen engagement and innovation in public services. Scientific Awards include a best paper award from the European Academy of Management, two outstanding contribution awards from IRSPM and PMRA, and an honorary doctorate from Corvinus University. He has published extensively in top journals like Public Administration and Public Money & Management , and edited influential book series and handbooks. Projects include ESRC-funded initiatives on public service reform, sustainability reporting for third-sector organizations, and international collaborations with institutions such as Fudan University. His articles reflect trends in service management, ecosystem approaches, and policy innovation.
Professor Alistair Milne holds the position of Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Loughborough. Previously, he served as Reader in Banking and Finance at Cass Business School and held roles at institutions including the Bank of England, HM Treasury, and the European Commission. His research focuses on financial regulation, bank capital management, payment systems, and macroeconomic dynamics. He is a frequent policy advisor and author of The Fall of the House of Credit , a seminal work on the 2008 financial crisis. Education: MA (Cambridge), MSc (LSE), PhD (LSE). His expertise spans financial stability, central banking, and the economics of financial infrastructure. He has been a research visitor at the Bank of Finland since 2005 and consults for governments and private sector entities. His recent work explores central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cryptocurrency classification, and financial technology’s regulatory implications. Research trends in his publications emphasize digital transformation in finance, including CBDC design challenges, blockchain applications, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies. He critically evaluates policy responses to financial crises and advocates for proactive disaster risk management strategies.
Sinchan Mitra is a University Teacher in Economics with expertise in international finance, macroeconomics, development economics, political economy, and financial economics. He holds a PhD and MA from Washington University in St Louis, an MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a BSc from Calcutta University. His research focuses on international development, political economy, and macroeconomic dynamics. A featured publication analyzed G-7 output fluctuations using an unobserved components approach. Previously, he taught at the University of Queensland, University of Nottingham, and University of East Anglia, and worked in private sector macroeconomic forecasting.
Gerhard Sälzer is a tenured professor at IU University of Applied Sciences and serves as Study Programme Director for the Controlling M.A. and Financial Management B.A. programs. He holds expertise in business administration, corporate finance, controlling, mergers & acquisitions, and start-up management. With over two decades of private sector experience, he has served as CFO in telecommunications, IT, and cleantech companies, including co-founding a startup acquired by Deutsche Bank. He obtained his PhD from Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg after studying at the Universities of Münster and Innsbruck. His research focuses on digital transformation in controlling, cooperative efficiency, and strategic HR in startups. Education : Bachelor/Master’s in Business Administration, Westphalian Wilhelms University of Münster (1993) PhD in Business Administration, Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg (post-graduation) Research Interests : Prof. Sälzer’s work spans digital transformation in corporate controlling, efficiency analysis of cooperatives, and human capital strategies in high-growth sectors like telecommunications and cleantech. His applied research bridges academic theory with practical business challenges, particularly in valuation methodologies and organizational restructuring. Publications Trends : His articles address modern challenges such as predictive analytics in logistics controlling, agricultural cooperative efficiency, and HR strategies in early-stage tech ventures. This reflects a focus on both traditional business fundamentals and emerging digital innovations. Advising/Grants : No specific advisees or grants listed, though his advisory roles in private equity-backed firms suggest industry engagement. His academic leadership includes roles since 2018 in IU’s administration. Labs/Teams : Not explicitly mentioned, but his director role implies involvement in program development teams at IU.
Kanishka Bhattacharya is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Management Science and Operations at London Business School since 2019. He is also a Partner at Bain & Company, specializing in advising corporations on digital transformation, AI integration, and strategic innovation, particularly in Private Equity and Financial Services. His career spans academia, quantitative finance, and technology consulting. Education: BSc (India), MSc and DPhil (Oxford). Research interests focus on machine learning applications in business strategy, generative AI tools, and leveraging data science for organizational decision-making. He teaches core courses in statistics, machine learning, and leadership in digital innovation at London Business School. Professional experience includes developing high-frequency trading algorithms as a quant and creating AI-driven products for large enterprises. His cross-sector advisory work combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen.
