Eduardo Araral is an Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. With over 30 years of experience in academia and government, he holds a PhD in Public Policy from Indiana University-Bloomington under Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom. His research focuses on collective action, institutions, and water governance, with publications in Nature Human Behaviour , Public Administration Review , and World Development . He has held fellowships at Stanford University and centers associated with Coase, Ostrom, and Stigler. Research Interests : Collective action, institutional analysis, water governance, digital technologies in public policy, political economy, and socio-ecological systems. Scientific Awards : Ostrom Prize for the Governance of the Commons, Fulbright PhD Scholarship, and Presidential Award for Outstanding Overseas Filipinos. Leadership Roles : Vice Dean for Research, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, and Co-Director of the Institute of Water Policy (2016-2022) at LKYSPP. Global Engagement : Advised 20+ international organizations including ADB, World Bank, UNDP, and Fortune 500 companies, while lecturing to 7,000+ government officials across 50+ countries.
Dr. Jon Gruda is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University's School of Business. He holds a PhD in Management from emlyon Business School (France) and a joint Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology from Goethe University Frankfurt. His research focuses on relational leadership, dark leadership traits, anxiety in the workplace, and personality psychology, with a strong emphasis on integrating machine learning and AI methodologies. Gruda has been recognized with prestigious awards, including selection for the Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting in Economic Sciences (2020). His interdisciplinary work includes predicting anxiety and personality traits via social media data analysis. He serves as an Associate Editor for journals like Personality and Individual Differences and Frontiers in Psychology . Education PhD in Management, emlyon Business School (2012–2017) Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2012–2017) MSc in Affective Neuroscience, Maastricht University (2018) MSc in Management Research, emlyon Business School (2012–2014) Triple MSc in Management, City University London/ESCP Europe (2010–2012) BSc in International Business & Management, University of Groningen (2007–2010) Research Interests Gruda’s work bridges leadership studies, personality psychology, and data science. Key areas include: Dark leadership traits (e.g., narcissism, Machiavellianism) and their organizational impacts Machine learning applications for detecting anxiety and personality traits via social media Cross-cultural studies on leadership perceptions and attachment orientations Impact of physiological/psychosocial factors on leadership effectiveness Publications & Projects Recent projects include predicting state-level health outcomes linked to narcissism and developing algorithms to track anxiety using Twitter data. Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2017 highlight his contributions to organizational behavior and computational social science. Awards 7th Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting on Economic Sciences (2020) Benedictine University Award (Academy of Management, 2020) Wharton Global Faculty Development Program (2020) Grants & Collaborations Gruda leads projects on pro-environmental behavior and collaborates with the National Care Experience Programme on healthcare feedback analysis. Seed funding includes €301,930 for computational text analytics in healthcare. Labs & Teams Interdisciplinary research collaborations span psychology, data science, and public health, with a focus on applying machine learning to organizational challenges.
Dr. Anouk Smeekes is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science, within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She leads research in the Youth Studies chairgroup, focusing on youth responses to societal challenges like climate change, populism, and colonial legacies. Her teaching spans the MERM Research Master (Ethnic Prejudice course), YDSC Master (thesis coordination), and ISS bachelor programs, while also serving on the Faculty's Exam Committee. Her research explores social/political psychology mechanisms through thematic pillars: Emotional responses of youth to societal disruptions National nostalgia's role in shaping political attitudes Intergroup relations in multicultural societies Climate anxiety and civic engagement pathways Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on collective nostalgia, identity politics, and youth psychology. Works frequently examine how historical narratives influence contemporary intergroup conflicts and radicalization, with increasing focus on climate-related anxieties (2020-2024). Methodologically, she employs cross-cultural comparisons across 27+ countries. Awards & Recognition: Rae and Dr. Dan Landis Outstanding Dissertation Award (2015) Research Leadership: CONCILIARE Horizon Europe project co-leader (2024-2027): Examining Europe's colonial heritage transitions Principal investigator: Youth climate anxiety/hope dynamics study (Faculty-funded) Supervises 10+ Master's theses annually in Migration/Ethnic Relations programs
Cornelia Betsch serves as Director of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour (IPB) at the University of Erfurt, where she holds a professorship in Health Communication within the Faculty of Philosophy. She is responsible for the Master's program in Health Communication through the Department of Media and Communication Studies and leads the Health Communication Working Group at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Hamburg as an external position. Her interdisciplinary work bridges behavioral science, psychology, and public health to address critical global challenges. Habilitation (2006), University of Erfurt: 'The role of risk perception and risk communication in prevention decisions – the example of vaccination decisions' PhD (Dr. phil., summa cum laude, 2006), University of Heidelberg: 'Preference for intuition and deliberation– measurement and consequences of affect- and cognition based decision making' Diplom in Psychology (2002), University of Heidelberg Betsch's research focuses on understanding health and planetary health behaviors, particularly examining vaccination behavior, prudent antibiotic use, and climate-friendly actions. Her work extends globally, with investigations in various African countries on vaccination and antibiotic practices. She pioneered the influential COVID-19 Snapshot Monitoring (COSMO) and subsequently developed the Planetary Health Action Survey (PACE), large-scale studies that regularly track public knowledge, risk perception, protective behaviors, and trust during crises. Her research emphasizes applying behavioral and cultural insights to design effective policy frameworks and explanatory communication that promotes positive health behaviors. The 15 most recent articles showcase Betsch's research evolution toward integrating behavioral science with planetary health, climate action, and vaccine communication. Her work increasingly examines the psychological foundations of climate behavior while maintaining her established expertise in vaccine hesitancy and antimicrobial resistance. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, survey experiments, and large-scale monitoring datasets that bridge academic research with practical policy applications. German Psychology Prize (2021) Thuringian Research Prize (2022) Betsch has secured research funding from independent research organizations, ministries, and foundations to support her work on health communication and planetary health behavior. She serves as a scientific advisor to multiple organizations including the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Behavioral and Cultural Insights, Science Media Center Germany, and Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. At the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, she established the WHO Collaborating Center for Behavioral Research in Global Health, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into global health practice. Her engagement extends to policy advising, having served on the Corona Expert Council of the Federal Chancellery during the pandemic. As Director of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour, Betsch leads an interdisciplinary team applying social and behavioral science perspectives to planetary health and the climate crisis. The institute serves as a hub for research, education, and science communication at the intersection of human health and environmental sustainability. Her work through the IPB emphasizes Open Science principles and aims to understand the comprehensive factors influencing climate-friendly behavior to identify effective intervention points for policy development.
Dr. Paul Lohmann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy within Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. His work bridges applied economics with behavioural and environmental policy, focusing on causal analysis of climate-related stressors and interventions. PhD in Behavioural Environmental Economics, University of Cambridge MPhil in Environmental Policy, University of Cambridge His research explores how human decision-making and well-being respond to climate change through interdisciplinary methods, including microeconometrics and randomised controlled trials. Key themes include sustainable food policy, air pollution impacts, and policy instrument evaluation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in field experiments, with studies on carbon footprint labelling, choice architecture in food delivery apps, and air pollution’s effects on health expenditures and social behaviour. His work often quantifies causal relationships between environmental stressors and human responses.
Dr. Andromachi Athanasopoulou is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Organisational Behaviour at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management, where she also previously served as Head of the People & Organisations Department. She holds an MBA, MSc in Management Research, and DPhil in Management Studies from the University of Oxford, alongside an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Athens University of Economics and Business. Research Interests : Her work focuses on leadership development (including gender & leadership, CEO careers, and executive coaching), business ethics, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). She employs qualitative research methods and has contributed to landmark studies like the CEO Report on leadership in uncertain environments. Awards & Recognition : Recipient of multiple awards, including the Academy of Management (US) and British Academy of Management awards. She has been honored with the Best Reviewer Award (2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) from the Academy of Management Learning & Education and the 2016 MED Best Symposium Award. Engagement & Impact : Active in executive education via roles at the Saïd Business School (University of Oxford) and as an external advisor to a US Cancer Center's Leadership Institute. Her research has been featured in global media like CNN and the BBC. Teaching & Leadership : Teaches undergraduate courses such as BUS141 and has experience at all academic levels. A Fellow of both the UK Higher Education Academy and the Royal Society of Arts.
Dr. Anke Wonneberger is an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, within the Communication, Organizations and Society department. She specializes in environmental communication, media studies, and climate change discourse. Her research explores how media frames environmental issues, public perceptions of sustainability, and the role of social movements and litigation in shaping policy. She is reachable at A.Wonneberger@uva.nl and active on LinkedIn , Google Scholar , and ResearchGate . Her work bridges communication theory and practice, analyzing media coverage of climate change, agricultural biotechnology, and energy policies. Recent studies include examining polarization around biomass debates in the Netherlands and the sociotechnical imaginaries of gene editing. She also investigates innovative methods like virtual reality to enhance public engagement with environmental challenges. Key themes in her research include the interplay between economic and environmental priorities, the role of litigation in climate responsibility, and cross-platform discourse dynamics. Her publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained focus on environmental communication and its societal impacts. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her teaching and academic contributions reflect her commitment to advancing communication science in environmental and social contexts.
Kate Laffan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Her research lies at the intersection of behavioural science, economics, and public policy, focusing on wellbeing, pro-environmental behaviour, and consumer decision-making. She employs quantitative methods including lab, field, and online experiments, surveys, and secondary data analysis. Education: BComm International (Economics), University College Dublin and University of Salamanca, Spain MSc and PhD in Social Policy, London School of Economics Kate's research investigates the drivers of human behaviour and wellbeing, with a focus on environmental and pro-social actions. She explores the reciprocal relationship between actions and emotional states, particularly in sustainability and charitable giving. Her work aims to design and test behavioural interventions to promote positive social outcomes. Her 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent trend in applying behavioural science to sustainability, wellbeing measurement, and policy. Key themes include environmental economics, subjective wellbeing, trust, reciprocity, and the psychological impacts of remote work and digital environments. She frequently collaborates across disciplines, contributing to both academic and policy-oriented outputs. Scientific Awards: National University of Ireland Early Career Award Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellow Lindau Nobel Meeting Attendee Alpro Research Foundation Grant Grantham Institute Studentship Kate is deeply committed to policy impact. She has advised government bodies, charities, international organisations, and private companies. She served as a Behavioural Science Fellow at the OECD and co-leads a working group in the UN’s One Planet Network on Behavioural Insights for Sustainable Lifestyles and Organisations. While no specific grants are listed, her fellowship and award history indicate significant research funding. She does not appear to lead a named lab or research team, but her collaborative work suggests active participation in interdisciplinary networks.
Dr Monica Chien is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland. With multidisciplinary expertise in marketing, psychology, and tourism, her research focuses on consumer behavior, tourist-host dynamics, and branding strategies. She has led international projects on sport scandals, tourism sustainability, and resident-tourist intergroup relations. Bachelor of Business (Administration), Queensland University of Technology Master of Business (Coursework), Queensland University of Technology Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Her research bridges experimental studies with practical applications in traveler behavior , social identity theory , and pro-environmental tourism practices . Recent projects explore sport scandals' impact on brands, international education-tourism nexus, and resident responses to tourism development. She supervises PhD candidates in topics like augmented reality marketing, cultural policy, and First Nations legacy planning. Key funding includes grants from the Japan Science and Technology Agency , ARC Linkage Projects , and The Academy of Korean Studies . Her work appears in top journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism , Annals of Tourism Research , and European Sport Management Quarterly , with themes spanning social identity, sustainable practices, and behavioral interventions.
Iain Clacher is Professor of Pensions & Finance and Pro Dean for International at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. He is also the Director of the University-wide Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation, fostering interdisciplinary research in fintech, AI, and blockchain applications in finance. His work bridges academia, policy, and industry, with significant impact on pension governance, transparency, and sustainable finance. His research focuses on pensions, retirement decision-making, trustee governance, asset management costs, sustainable finance, and financial technology . He explores behavioural aspects of annuitization, discount rates in accounting, smart ledgers for collective savings, and AI in financial services. His work emphasizes real-world relevance, influencing regulatory standards and institutional practices. The trajectory of his recent publications reflects a strong shift toward interdisciplinary innovation , integrating finance with technology, sustainability, and policy. His research combines empirical finance with institutional analysis, covering topics from split-voting in equity funds to climate risk analytics in pension portfolios. The consistent themes include transparency, governance, and the application of emerging technologies to improve financial outcomes. Selected as a REF 2021 impact case study by Leeds University Business School Board member of the Institutional Disclosure Working Group (IDWG) of the Financial Conduct Authority (2018) Expert advisor to the European Economic and Social Committee on Pan European Pension Products Iain has advised major institutions such as the CERN Pension Fund, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Office for National Statistics, and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment. He has led high-impact projects funded by national and international bodies, including the £10m UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment. His leadership in the Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation has secured industry partnerships with Barclays and Simudyne, and he has developed innovative educational initiatives like the Fraud Wars hackathon. He leads one of two climate and environmental risk analytics hubs under the UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment, based in Leeds and London. The Centre for Financial Technology and Innovation brings together experts from computing, law, engineering, ethics, and business to advance research in fintech, with active projects in smart ledgers, AI in audit, and analytics in asset management.
Jürgen Huber is a Full Professor in Finance and Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at the University of Innsbruck. He has been a central figure in experimental finance since 1998, founding the Society for Experimental Finance and leading international collaborations with institutions like Stockholm School of Economics and VU Amsterdam. Education: PhD in Political Sciences (2001) and Business Administration (Habilitation, 2007), both from University of Innsbruck. Research Interests: His work spans Experimental Economics , Behavioral Finance , and Meta Science , focusing on market microstructure, replicability of scientific research, and communication behavior. Recent projects explore: Climate change policy through CO2 taxation and climate dividends . Digital finance implications of cryptocurrencies and NFTs . Communication differences (face-to-face vs. online) and their impact on decision-making. Scientific objectivity in peer review via the Nobel and Novice project. Article Trends: His 2024 publications in Nature Human Behaviour and PNAS emphasize replicability crises, climate economics, and communication behavior. Earlier work in Management Science and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization analyzes market microstructure, financial transaction taxes, and crowd-sourced research validation. Scientific Awards: Voted Professor of the Year by students (2019-2023), with multiple FWF and OeNB grants totaling over €1 million. Received the Pater Johannes Schasching SJ-Preis (2016) and Forschungspreis der Stiftung Südtiroler Sparkasse (2015). Teaching: Integrates research into interactive lectures, including lab-based simulations for stock market experiments. Taught at universities in Austria, Germany, USA, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Jen Park is an Assistant Professor in the Marketing and Behavioural Science Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business. She holds a BA from Korea University, an MA from New York University, and a PhD from Stanford University. Her research focuses on Judgment and Decision-Making, Framing & Context Effects, Digital Interfaces & Information Processing, and Prosocial & Pro-environmental Behavior. She teaches 'Consumer Judgment and Decision Making' in the 2024-2025 academic year. Her recent work bridges consumer psychology and behavioral science, exploring how subjective perceptions (e.g., age) influence prosocial behavior and how digital interface design affects decision-making. The 2021 article on 'Subjective Age and the Greater Good' examines motivations for altruistic actions, while the 2020 study on 'Swipe Left For No' analyzes rejection-based decision frameworks in consumer purchases. No scientific awards are listed, but her scholarly contributions reflect emerging trends in behavioral marketing. She advises no listed students and no grants are mentioned. She is based at the Henry Angus 565 office and can be reached via email at jen.park@sauder.ubc.ca .
Dr. Peter Bradley is a Professor of Sustainable Economy at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL). He leads the Sustainability Economies Research Group (SERG) and serves as Economics Editor for the Journal of Sustainable Production and Consumption . His research focuses on advancing sustainable economies through empirical and theoretical frameworks, addressing local and global challenges. He holds a PhD in Ecological Economics from the University of Surrey. Peter has secured funding as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (COI) for projects like 'Helping Ensure Survival: Digitally Enhanced Advanced Services in Community Business' (EPSRC/Power to Change, 2021). He teaches modules such as Sustainable Business and Economy and contributes to the MSc Sustainable Organisations Vision into Practice program. His work emphasizes pro-environmental behavior, institutional economics, and business model innovation. Peter oversees the Sustainability Economies Research Group, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on economic sustainability.
Andreea Oniga is an Assistant Professor in Digital Marketing at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK, a position she has held since January 2024. She is affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and actively contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership. She currently serves as Programme Director for the MSc Digital Marketing and MSc Digital Marketing with Advanced Practice programs. Her educational background includes a PhD and an MLitt in Marketing from the University of St Andrews. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and holds a PGCert in Higher Education Teaching, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence. Her research centers on digital marketing , digital consumer behaviour , social media message strategies , online communities , and sustainable behaviour . She explores how digital platforms influence consumer decisions and how marketing can promote environmentally responsible actions. Her work bridges academic theory and industry practice, particularly in digital strategy and customer experience. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on digital research infrastructure, crowdfunding for social sciences, sustainable consumption, and marketing communications. Her work spans interdisciplinary themes including behavioral science, education, and digital innovation, often employing qualitative and user-centered research methods. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy She has supervised academic projects and received funding through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), demonstrating strong industry collaboration. She is currently accepting PhD students and continues to lead impactful research aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her teaching includes digital marketing, analytics, and customer experience courses. She is actively involved in research networks and has contributed to initiatives such as the TRIPLE project, focusing on open science and researcher needs across Europe.
Dr. Anna Zinn is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, specializing in social identity applications for sustainable tourism and hospitality behavior change. Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of Exeter Masters (Coursework) of Research Psychology, University of Exeter Her research centers on environmental psychology and social identity theory , with pioneering work on reducing buffet waste, promoting towel reuse through anthropomorphism, and optimizing hotel sustainability practices. She employs computational-linguistic methods, experimental designs, and field studies to develop practical interventions that balance environmental goals with guest satisfaction in tourism contexts. Analysis of her 14 publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent trajectory toward interdisciplinary solutions for sustainable tourism, integrating psychology, hospitality management, and environmental science. Key trends include leveraging social identity salience for pro-environmental behavior, refining pre-testing protocols for field interventions, and addressing implementation challenges in real-world hospitality settings. Dr. Zinn actively collaborates with Professor Sara Dolnicar's research group and has served as Principal Advisor for one PhD project ('Using Gamification to Inspire Sustainable Tourist Behaviour') and Associate Advisor for three others. Current funding includes an ARC Discovery Project (2025-2028) on behavior change mechanisms and an Energy Queensland grant (2024-2025) for electricity usage segmentation.
