Sai Chand CHINTALA is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Cornell University (2025), an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2012), and a B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from National Institute of Technology Warangal (2004). Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, Cornell University (2025) MBA, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (2012) B.Tech. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering), NIT Warangal (2004) His research focuses on Retailing , E-commerce , and Marketplace Analytics , with a particular emphasis on understanding how digital platforms reshape consumer behavior and retail operations. His work has explored topics such as online grocery shopping dynamics and platform strategy. His 2024 Marketing Science article examines shifts in consumer purchasing habits due to online grocery platforms. Awards include recognition from the AMA (American Marketing Association) and grants from the Marketing Science Institute. Grants & Recognition : Secured a $5,000 MSI grant (2022) and received scholarships like the Byron E. Grote Johnson Professional Scholarship (2022). Active in doctoral consortiums (AMA-Sheth, ISMS, 2023). He contributes to strategic research areas such as Operations Management and Digital Business , aligning with LKCSB’s priorities in marketplace innovation.
Prof. Dr. Sven Heidenreich is a full Professor of Business Administration, specializing in Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Saarland. He leads an active research group and holds a prominent position in the German-speaking academic community, with consistent recognition in national and international rankings. University: University of Saarland Department: Business Administration Research Focus: Technology and Innovation Management Email: sven.heidenreich@uni-saarland.de His research centers on innovation processes, particularly consumer integration, co-creation, resistance to innovation, and sustainable business models. He employs a quantitative-empirical approach to study individual and organizational aspects of innovation, with applications in digital services, video games, and green innovation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in understanding consumer behavior in innovation contexts, including greenwashing, leapfrogging, co-creation, and the role of personality in entrepreneurial success. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Journal of Product Innovation Management , R&D Management , and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . Top 0.5% researcher worldwide in Innovation Management (ScholarGPS 2024) JPIM Outstanding Reviewer Award 2023 Multiple appearances in WirtschaftsWoche Economist Rankings (2018–2024) Finalist, Best Paper Award, IRCSM 2024 Prof. Heidenreich supervises doctoral researchers and has led significant research projects, including the DFG-funded TRIP project on integrating different consumer types into new product development. His team includes postdocs, junior professors, and scientific staff, indicating active mentorship and collaborative research. He also collaborates with researchers across Europe and beyond. He leads the DFG project TRIP and has secured funding from major German research bodies. His lab focuses on empirical studies involving consumer panels, student experiments, and idea competitions to validate innovation theories in realistic settings.
Dr Wasim Ahmad is a Lecturer in Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), having joined the institution in January 2024. His prior academic appointments include Monash University, Florida State University, Teesside University, and Fujian University of Technology, where he conducted research, taught undergraduate/postgraduate modules, and led curriculum development. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, University of International Business and Economics PostDoc, Florida State University Research Interests: Dr Ahmad investigates consumer behaviour with emphasis on negative emotions (brand hate, betrayal) and extreme responses to brands across cultural contexts. His work spans sustainability-oriented innovation in B2B firms, eco-brand strategy, and cross-cultural CSR implementation—particularly during crises like the pandemic. He employs quantitative methodologies including experimental designs and meta-analysis, frequently examining digital marketing phenomena such as virtual influencers, travel apps, and dark patterns in online interfaces. Publication Trends: His 2023-2025 output reveals concentrated research on brand hate consequences in B2B relationships, sustainability innovation linked to triple-bottom-line performance, and cross-cultural digital behaviour (e.g., social media addiction, travel app usage). Key journals include Journal of Business Research , Industrial Marketing Management , and Annals of Tourism Research , demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across marketing, sustainability, and tourism. Scientific Awards: No specific awards, prizes, or fellowships mentioned in source materials Advising and Grants: Dr Ahmad actively supervises PhD candidates in green marketing topics (product sustainability, eco-brand orientation) using quantitative approaches. He teaches core modules including International Marketing (MKTG101), Strategic Marketing (MKTG301), and Marketing Research (MKTG212). No grant funding details were provided in the directory. Labs and Teams: No dedicated research labs or teams specified in current affiliation Collaborative work evident in B2B sustainability studies with international co-authors
Professor Michael Draper is a faculty member at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Swansea University, where he serves as Director of the Swansea Academy of Inclusivity and Learner Success and Chair of the University’s Academic Regulations and Student Cases Board. He is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively contributes to national and international policy development in academic integrity. His research focuses on Academic Integrity , Legal Education , and Ethics , with a particular emphasis on contract cheating, remote assessment challenges, and fraud law implications. His work bridges legal practice and educational policy, addressing issues like online assessment integrity and student assignment purchasing . Recent publications analyze trends in remote proctoring , essay mills , and academic ethics , reflecting his expertise in aligning legal frameworks with educational practices. He has received recognition as a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy for his contributions to teaching and policy. Michael Draper supervises postgraduate research, including a 2023 PhD on Minority Shareholder Protection , and leads strategic university initiatives in learning and teaching. His grants include the Epigeum Project (2015–2017), which enhanced academic success frameworks.
Dr. Roger Moser is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University's Department of Management Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Research Centre. He also holds adjunct roles at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (since 2012) and the University of St. Gallen (since 2012). His research focuses on Decision Intelligence, Strategic Management, and International Management, particularly exploring how executives leverage data (small/big) to enhance decision-making frameworks. He has over 99 publications since 2005, with notable works in journals like Journal of Service Research and Journal of Business Research . Dr. Moser holds a Dr. rer. pol. from EBS European Business School (2006) and a lic. oec. HSG (MSc) from the University of St. Gallen (2003). His research interests include Decision Model Innovation, Social Capital in emerging markets, and strategic alignment in supply chains. He has conducted impactful studies on access-based services in India, supplier integration in China's automotive sector, and humanitarian logistics using satellite data. His recent work emphasizes technology integration in B2B value creation, decision frameworks for uncertainty reduction (e.g., in agriculture and disaster management), and AI-driven expert systems. He has presented at global forums on topics like digital transformation and decision intelligence applications, contributing to both academic and practitioner discourse. External Roles: Adjunct Professor of Business Policy, Indian Institute of Management Udaipur Titularprofessor / Permanent Lecturer, University of St. Gallen Notable impacts include a project providing clean drinking water in India through access-based solutions, recognized for quality-of-life and societal contributions. His research has been cited over 1,666 times with an h-index of 21.
Simran Kaur is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Education Academy at Monash University Malaysia, School of Business, Department of Management. She holds a PhD in Management from the same institution and has a strong interdisciplinary background in psychology and business. Her academic leadership includes roles as Discipline Coordinator (2023–2024) and Change Champion for the Digital Learning Uplift Project. Her educational qualifications include: Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business (Hons.), Monash University Malaysia Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management, Monash University Malaysia Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP), Lancaster University Simran Kaur’s research focuses on behavioural aspects in management and marketing, with key interests in consumer behaviour, brand management, decision-making, Islamic marketing, and higher education pedagogy. She integrates psychological insights into marketing theory, exploring how identity, religion, and digital media influence consumer choices. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and experiential learning, reflected in her training in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. Her recent publications span topics such as sacred consumption, influencer marketing, country image during crises, and Halal consumer behaviour. These works reflect a strong trend in understanding cultural, emotional, and cognitive drivers of consumer decisions, particularly in Asian and Muslim-majority contexts. Her scientific awards highlight her excellence in teaching and academic development: Education Excellence Award (2023) Purple Letter for Teaching Excellence, S1 2024 Purple Letter for Teaching Excellence, S2 2022 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021) She is actively involved in academic service, including peer review for Marketing Intelligence & Planning , supervision of non-HDR students, and organizing curriculum reviews and academic conferences. She serves as an invited speaker and contributes to digital pedagogy innovation. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, her role as Change Champion and involvement in projects like the Digital Learning Uplift indicate leadership in educational transformation.
Dr. Anna Raffoni serves as a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Loughborough Business School, Loughborough University, and holds the strategic role of Programme Lead for Social Science Research (Business and Management Studies). She joined the institution in January 2015 after accumulating academic experience at the University of East Anglia, Cranfield University School of Management, and the University of Bologna, establishing herself as a key contributor to the Accounting and Finance research group. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Management Accounting (specializing in customer value management) awarded by the University of Florence in 2009, which continues to inform her interdisciplinary research trajectory. Raffoni's scholarly work centers on performance management, business analytics, and strategic management accounting, with publications appearing in premier journals including the European Journal of Operational Research, British Accounting Review, Production, Planning & Control, and Omega. Her research uniquely bridges quantitative operations research methods with accounting frameworks, particularly examining how data analytics transforms traditional performance measurement in banking and service sectors through techniques like machine learning and data envelopment analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2012-2024) reveals a clear evolution toward integrating advanced analytics with performance management systems. She has pioneered multidimensional efficiency measurement in banking branches, explored total cost of ownership in supply chains, and investigated strategic performance measurement adoption, consistently demonstrating how operational research methods solve real-world accounting challenges while advancing theoretical models. Her scientific recognition features the Dean’s Award for Early Career Teacher of the Year (2017), acknowledging her excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate instruction. In her capacity as Programme Lead, Raffoni shapes research strategy and supports faculty development across Business and Management Studies. While specific supervisees and grant details aren't documented in available materials, her leadership role and active publication record indicate substantial engagement in research mentorship and academic community building. She actively collaborates within Loughborough's Accounting and Finance research group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that address contemporary challenges in financial management through analytical approaches, with emerging work suggesting increasing focus on artificial intelligence applications in performance systems.
Greg Distelhorst is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, holding appointments in the Rotman School of Management and the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources. Previously, he taught at MIT Sloan School of Management and Saïd Business School, Oxford. He holds a BA in Cognitive Science from Yale University and a PhD in Political Science from MIT. His research focuses on global trade and worker rights, as well as politics and policy in contemporary China. Key areas include multinational management, industrial relations, and the intersection of political economy with Chinese governance. His work explores how corporate practices in global supply chains affect labour standards, and how authoritarian regimes manage public discourse and accountability. Distelhorst has published in leading journals including Management Science , Organization Science , and American Journal of Political Science . His research has been recognized with awards such as the 2018 Responsible Research in Management Award and the American Political Science Association Dorothy Day Award. His research on Chinese governance examines mechanisms of public accountability under authoritarian rule, including how social media activism and grassroots participation influence policy outcomes. He has conducted fieldwork in China, including fellowships with the U.S. Fulbright Program and the Yale-China Association. Distelhorst’s work bridges management studies, political science, and labour economics, with a focus on systemic challenges in global supply chains and the socio-political dynamics of emerging markets.
Unnati Narang is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration and John M. Jones Fellow of Marketing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. She also holds affiliations with the Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics, the University of Illinois-Personalized Nutrition Initiative, and the Informatics Department. Her research focuses on mobile marketing, consumer mobility, and digital engagement, employing methods like causal modeling and machine learning. She has published in leading journals like Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Science . Education: PhD in Marketing (Texas A&M University), Master of Commerce (Delhi School of Economics), Bachelor of Commerce (Shri Ram College of Commerce). Research Interests: Mobile Marketing, Service Marketing, Retailing, AI applications in education, and consumer mobility. Methodological strengths include econometrics and deep learning. Awards: 2023 Poets&Quants Professor of the Year, 2022 Excellence in Research Award, multiple Emerging Scholar recognitions, and the PITA Award for AI in education. Teaching: Courses include Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, and MOOCs with over 60K enrollments. She founded the Marketing Analytics Group (MARG) at UIUC and mentors doctoral committees. Labs/Teams: Active in the Deloitte Analytics Center, UIUC’s Personalized Nutrition Initiative, and collaborates with global institutions like Rotman School of Management and INSEAD.
Sonika Singh is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School and serves as the Marketing Postgraduate Program Director. She holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. Her research focuses on Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Retail Strategy, with emphasis on AI applications, consumer information search, and sustainability. She has been recognized with awards including the 2020 UTS Learning and Teaching Team Citation Award and Top Teaching List 2023. Education: PhD in Management Science (UT Dallas, 2012) Industry Experience: Market research roles at Sandvik Asia, Kirloskar Oil Engines, and Premier Automobiles Her research explores topics such as Google search advertising, social media marketing, and AI-driven recommendation systems. She has presented at international marketing conferences and published in journals like Journal of Retailing and Customer Needs and Solutions . Recent funded projects include examining geographic disparities in aged care access and evaluating domestic violence support programs. She actively engages in social impact initiatives, including volunteering for Survivor Vision Australia. Awards: UTS Teaching Citation (2020), Social Impact Grant (2023) In teaching, she combines industry insights with research expertise, delivering courses in Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Business Statistics. She supervises PhD students in areas like predictive analytics in fast fashion and social media brand analysis.
Prof. Emanuel Gomes is Professor of Strategy and International Business at Nova SBE (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) and Academic Director of Executive Education. With a PhD from Coventry University, he researches M&A, strategic alliances, servitization, and international business. Former Associate Dean for Digital Transformation and Deputy Head at Birmingham Business School. Research contributions : Developed frameworks for acquisition partner selection and post-merger integration Pioneered studies on servitization in emerging economies Authored 50+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals including Journal of International Business Studies Industry engagement : Collaborations with Chatham House, UK Trade and Industry, British Embassy Angola, and multinational corporations including MG Motor.
Dr Christine Guo is a Senior Lecturer at Birkbeck Business School, University of London, with expertise in Financial Economics. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and has taught at the University of Newcastle. Her research focuses on market microstructure, asset pricing, stochastic differential equations, and inflation targeting. Notably, her paper Constructing Asset Pricing Models with Specific Factor Loadings won the ABACUS Best Paper Award. Dr Guo supervises PhD students and teaches modules like Financial Management (ACCA-accredited) and Introduction to Accounting. She has published extensively in top journals including Abacus , European Journal of Finance , and Pacific Basin Finance Journal . Education: PhD in Economics, Imperial College London MSc in Economics and Financial Economics, University of Nottingham BSc in Economics and Econometrics, University of Nottingham Research Interests: Dr Guo’s work bridges theoretical and applied finance, with emphasis on: - Quantitative financial modeling - Market efficiency and regulatory frameworks - Inflation dynamics and monetary policy - ESG transparency and firm valuation Recent Publications Trends: Her articles analyze market structure (e.g., ETFs, multilateral trading facilities), Chinese financial markets, and ESG impacts. Methodologically, she applies stochastic models and spatial econometrics. Awards: ABACUS Best Paper Award (2012) for groundbreaking asset pricing methodology critiques Supervision & Teaching: Supervised 4 doctoral researchers (e.g., Stella Zhixin Xu on urban sustainability). Teaches BUMN145S5 (Financial Management) and BUMN131H4 (Accounting). Actively engages in PhD mentorship. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on financial regulation and ESG metrics through her research network.
Alan Sutherland is a Professor of Economics at the University of St Andrews' Business School. He specializes in international macroeconomics, monetary economics, and financial market integration. His research focuses on the macroeconomic implications of exchange rate policies, monetary policy regimes, and cross-country financial linkages. He leads projects funded by the Economic & Social Research Council, including 'The Macroeconomics of Financial Globalisation' (2011-2015) and 'Monetary Policy Welfare and International Financial Markets' (2006-2007). Research Interests: International macroeconomic policy design Exchange rate determination Financial market integration effects Numerical methods for macroeconomic modeling His recent work emphasizes the role of international financial flows in transmitting economic shocks between countries. He has developed influential solution methods for analyzing multi-country general equilibrium models. Key contributions include frameworks for understanding optimal monetary policy under incomplete financial markets and asymmetric information conditions. Scientific Recognition: 2013 Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Recipient of 2 ESRC-funded research grants
Dr. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London. She serves as Programme Lead for the BSc International Business Programme and Trade2Grow Executive Education Programme. Additionally, she is Impact Lead at the Brunel Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation, where she leads the capability area in the Future of Work. Dr. Tabaghdehi is also an economist and social impact advisor for the independent NGO, Social Innovation Movement. Dr. Tabaghdehi earned her PhD in Economics and Finance (2008) and MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment (2015), both from Brunel University London. She also holds a BA in Theoretical Economics from University of Mazandaran. She completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Tabaghdehi is internationally recognized for her research on digital transformation, with particular expertise in the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Her work focuses on how emerging technologies shape industries, labor markets, and society, with emphasis on enhancing SME growth through technological innovation. She explores applications across critical sectors including social care, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. A central theme in her research is smart data governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data in decision-making processes. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and business strategy. She has developed frameworks like the Digital Business Auditing Framework, which has been adopted internationally for smart city initiatives. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her presentations as oral and written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee. Her publications span AI ethics, digital footprint implications, fertility economics, and healthcare cost analysis, showing interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining thematic coherence around digital transformation's societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition Semi-finalist: Research Impact Award at Brunel University London, 2023 Staff Award: Exceptional in Collegiality and Supportive to Colleagues at Brunel University London, 2022 Exceptional Performance at Regents University London, 2018-19 Staff Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Regents University London, 2016 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2014 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2013 Dr. Tabaghdehi actively supervises PhD students researching areas including Smart Data Governance, Ethical AI Governance, Digital Innovation Impact, Responsible AI Adoption Strategies, Sustainability, and Future of Labour Market. She has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), Brunel University London, and Brunel Business School. Her current projects include research on AI Adoption and Governance, Youth digital addiction, Algorithm Reliability Framework, and SMEs digital footprints. She has also co-designed the "Digital Adoption" module for the UK Government's Help to Grow Management program, demonstrating the practical application of her research. As a member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tabaghdehi serves as an associate practitioner at Social Value International, associate member of the Big Innovation Centre, and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. She is also a member of the ESRC Review College, British Academy of Management Review College, and Energy Institute UK, contributing to the broader academic and policy communities through these roles.
Sarah Xiao is a Professor of Marketing and Head of Department at Durham University Business School, with a dual role as Programme Director for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at Fudan University, China. As a consumer psychologist, her work bridges technology, marketing, and behavioral analysis in retail, tourism, and digital economies. Her research spans: Behavioral Change in consumer decision-making Consumer Analytics (AI, Big Data, Machine Learning) Illicit Consumption and consumer misbehavior Neuroscience in marketing and consumer choice Mobile Commerce and Digital Marketing strategies Recent publications focus on AI-driven consumer behavior, social media revenge typologies, and predictive modeling in tourism demand forecasting. She supervises PhD students including Bai Dan, Matthew He, Coco Li, and Shujun Xiao, while collaborating with global institutions and private-sector partners. Her work has attracted significant research funding and appears in leading journals like Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and Annals of Tourism Research .
