جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects
• Machine Learning Applications in Project Management
• Competency Development for Industry 4.0
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Ayat is a Lecturer in Engineering/Project Management at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), part of the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. He previously served as a Lecturer at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology and held roles in project monitoring and evaluation. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Hanyang University, an MEng from Sabanci University, and a BEng from Dawood University. His research focuses on integrating engineering techniques with project management, particularly in areas such as Private Participation in Infrastructure (PPI) Projects, Machine Learning Applications in Project Management, and Competency Development for Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy. He has received prestigious awards including the APM Doctorate of the Year Award 2023 and the Best PhD Thesis Award from Hanyang University. Education: PhD (Industrial Engineering), Hanyang University, South Korea MEng (Industrial Engineering), Sabanci University, Turkey BEng (Industrial Engineering), Dawood University, Pakistan His research articles explore themes such as PPI project success factors, blockchain in supply chains, and pandemic impacts on construction. He has advised 15 undergraduate and 17 master’s students and reviewed for Emerald Group journals. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and economic growth. Awards include scholarships from the Korean Government and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission, reflecting his academic and professional achievements.

Kit Hickeyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Technological Innovation in Fashion
• Retail Strategy and Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kit Hickey is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and a Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management. Her academic role focuses on teaching advanced entrepreneurship tools and addressing organizational challenges in startups. She has significant industry experience, including co-founding Ministry of Supply, a tech-driven fashion company that revolutionized professional apparel through 3D printing and sustainable manufacturing. As Chief Retail Officer, she expanded retail operations with 10 stores and pioneered customer-centric manufacturing experiences. Her career also includes founding a nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets, which later merged with BiD Network. Previously, she worked in investment banking, advising early-stage companies on Series A and B funding rounds. At MIT, she teaches courses like Building an Entrepreneurial Venture: Advanced Tools and Techniques and Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures , focusing on practical challenges faced by startup founders. Hickey’s work intersects technology, fashion, and social impact, emphasizing innovation in supply chains, retail experiences, and sustainable practices. Her recent insights include collaborations with AI-driven healthcare startups and analyses of MIT’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Anna Katharine Mansfieldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Enology
• Fermentation Nutrition
• Wine Phenolics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Katharine Mansfield is an Associate Professor of Food Science and Associate Director at Cornell AgriTech, Cornell University. She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2008), MS from Virginia Tech (2001), and BA from Salem College (1996). Her work focuses on enology extension, wine sensory evaluation, and research on hybrid wine phenolics and fermentation nutrition. She supports New York’s wine industry through targeted research and technology transfer, addressing challenges like acid adjustment in cool-climate wines and yeast assimilable nitrogen optimization. Research Interests: Fermentation nutrition, wine phenolics (anthocyanins, tannins), regional typicity, and cold-climate grape cultivar development. Current projects include defining wine typicity and optimizing protocols for new regional varieties. Outreach: Leads Cornell’s Enology Extension Lab, offering analytical services through the Wine Analytical Lab. Engages industry via regional meetings and digital platforms. Recent studies address YAN measurement, hybrid pigment analysis, and consumer perception of regional wines. Grants & Labs: Collaborates with Cornell’s grape breeding program. Labs include the Food Research Lab (Geneva, NY) and Stocking Hall (Ithaca, NY). Her team’s work on hemp odors affecting grapes highlights interdisciplinary environmental research.

Jeff Chiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeff Chi serves as Chair of the Construction Management Department at Capitol Technology University, combining over 40 years of industry expertise in construction, engineering, and real estate development with academic leadership. He previously held roles as a professor at Ferris State University and Senior Vice President of Operations for a top 400 U.S. general contractor. His professional experience includes leading capital projects, environmental sustainability programs, and mergers/acquisitions at Macy’s. Dr. Chi holds a BS in Structural Engineering from Tongji University, MS in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma, an MBA from Texas A&M University, and a PhD in Project Management from the University of Maryland. His research and professional interests focus on construction innovation, sustainable project management, and leadership development. He actively contributes to organizations such as the International Facility Management Association, Urban Land Institute, and National Retail Federation. Dr. Chi is committed to mentoring students and emphasizes ethical leadership, stating, "Choosing to be a good person is a prudent financial decision."

• Retail Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Predictive Analytics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

José P. Chan serves as a Part-time Assistant Professor at Parsons School of Design, The New School, contributing to the MPS Fashion Management program for over 15 years. He designed the Technology & Innovation course and maintains a parallel career as a global retail executive with 25+ years of experience at LVMH, Richemont, and as founder of retail tech startups. His educational foundation includes: SM (MSc) Management of Technology from MIT as a Sloan Fellow in Innovation and Global Leadership MBA in Finance from the University of Rochester BS in Management from Cornell University AAS in Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology Graduate coursework at Harvard Business School and Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Professor Chan's research centers on Retail Technology , Artificial Intelligence , and Predictive Analytics within fashion retail. He investigates AI-driven solutions for inventory optimization, omnichannel experiences, and customer expectation management, bridging academic theory with industry practice to solve real-world retail challenges. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on applying data science to retail operations, particularly in inventory allocation and customer satisfaction within omnichannel environments. These works reflect deep expertise in transforming academic research into actionable business solutions. While specific academic advisees remain unlisted, Professor Chan's industry ventures—including Celect (acquired by Nike) and iCustomer—showcase significant commercial impact through venture-funded AI platforms serving billion-dollar retailers. His work exemplifies academia-industry synergy in retail technology innovation. He actively shapes the retail technology landscape through founding roles in AI startups, advisory positions at firms like Netvirta, and frequent lecturing engagements at top institutions worldwide, driving practical adoption of predictive analytics in global retail.

Pushpinder Gillمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Franchising
• Customer Experience
• Marketing Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pushpinder Gill is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University and previously taught at the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on franchising dynamics, customer experience, and digital marketing strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Marketing, Iowa State University (2022) M.S., Indira Ghandi National Open University (2014) B.A., Auckland University of Technology (2010) Research Interests: Gill explores how franchising structures impact customer experiences and operational performance. He investigates topics like multi-unit franchising, social media's role in customer satisfaction, and IoT adoption in retail and agriculture sectors. Awards: Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (2021) AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium Fellowship (2020) Graduate College Research Excellence Award (2020) Professional Service: Gill has reviewed for the American Marketing Association conferences and presented at leading institutions like Texas Tech University and University of Kentucky.

• Crisis Management
• Decision-Making under Pressure
• Emergency Response
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Justin Okoli is a Senior Lecturer in Business and Management at the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. His research focuses on crisis management, decision-making under pressure, and expert intuition in high-risk environments. He has published extensively on topics including pandemic leadership failures, naturalistic decision-making in firefighting, and the integration of intuitive and analytical strategies in crisis response. Okoli's work bridges organizational behavior and emergency response, emphasizing practical applications for improving crisis leadership and training methodologies. His recent studies explore how dual-process theories explain decision-making in dynamic environments, such as firefighting and pandemic management. Key contributions include frameworks for developing intuitive expertise in workplaces and analyzing expert firefighters' cue recognition. His research also addresses urban risk management challenges and the role of experiential learning in international business education. His articles consistently highlight the importance of blending analytical rigor with intuitive judgments to enhance crisis preparedness and response efficacy. Okoli’s ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3153-0269) provides access to his full publication record.

Monisha Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Marketing
• Sales Management
• Advertising
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Monisha Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing, Management Information Systems, & Entrepreneurship at the Lewis College of Business, Marshall University. She also serves as Director of the Truist Center for Leadership. With over 20 years of professional experience, her expertise spans marketing, sales management, advertising, hospitality, retail, consulting, and entrepreneurship. She has led an advertising agency, managed franchise operations for major brands, and worked internationally across Asia, Europe, and North America. Her awards include the 2021 Dr. Robert P. Alexander Mentorship Award for outstanding student mentorship and the 2022 Marshall University LCOB Annual Faculty Service Award. She actively contributes to the community through board roles at Goodwill of KYOWVA and Truist Bank’s Community Advisory Board. She teaches courses in Consumer Behavior, Consulting, and Introduction to Marketing.

Victor Pimentelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Victor Pimentel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the College of Business, New Mexico State University. His expertise spans Supply Chain/Business Analytics, with a focus on Revenue Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Neural Networks. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management (Washington State University, ongoing since 2018) and a B.S. in Operations and Supply Management from the University of Texas at El Paso. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt certified by the Institute of Electric and Electrical Engineers. His research explores topics such as supply chain resilience, AI-driven inventory control, and hotel revenue optimization. He has received a Summer Research Grant (2018) from Niagara University. Teaching interests include Operations Management, Supply Chain strategies, and Business Analytics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in hospitality, healthcare, and industrial systems. Recent publications highlight contributions to supply chain disruption modeling, hospital operational efficiency, and algorithmic solutions for revenue management. His articles reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary research, integrating mathematics, healthcare, and business analytics. Victor is affiliated with the College of Business at NMSU, located in Las Cruces, NM.

Osman T. Aydasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Operations Management
• Health Policy
• Service Operations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Osman T. Aydas is an Associate Professor in the Decision & Information Sciences department at Oakland University's School of Business Administration, specializing in healthcare operations and supply chain management within the Production Operations Management field. Education: Ph.D. in Management Science, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Master's in Economics Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering His research centers on healthcare operations management, focusing on health policy, decision-making systems, and service optimization through mixed-integer programming, stochastic optimization, and simulation techniques. His doctoral work addressed strategic nurse allocation in intensive care units under dynamic patient demand, establishing foundational work for his current research in patient flow systems and resource allocation. Recent publications reveal a concentrated trend in applying advanced operations research to healthcare delivery challenges, particularly in nurse scheduling optimization, patient flow simulation, and opioid prescription management, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of healthcare management, data science, and mathematical modeling. Scientific Awards: Faculty Research Fellowship, University Research Committee (2022, 2020, 2017) Faculty Research Fellowship, SBA Research Advisory Committee (2022, 2020, 2019) Roger L. Fitzsimonds Doctoral Scholarship (2016, 2015) Supported by multiple institutional research fellowships, Dr. Aydas has developed significant scholarly output in healthcare operations despite no listed formal advisees. His teaching portfolio spans Operations Analytics, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics courses across undergraduate and graduate programs, demonstrating strong pedagogical commitment to quantitative business disciplines. While no dedicated research laboratory is documented, his collaborative work with healthcare systems and operational research teams indicates active engagement in applied healthcare optimization projects.

Ernst-Ludwig von Thaddenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microeconomics
• Finance
• Game Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden serves as Professor of Microeconomics and Finance at the University of Mannheim's Department of Economics, where he also held the presidency from October 2012 to October 2018. His academic leadership extends to organizing major research initiatives including the Workshop on Digital Finance: BoMaDigital series held in Bonn and Mannheim. His research spans foundational and applied economics with particular emphasis on: Microeconomic theory and game-theoretic modeling Corporate governance structures and capital market dynamics Banking systems, liquidity provision, and financial regulation Monetary-fiscal policy interactions and balance sheet analysis Political economy of market frictions and international coordination Pandemic economics and supply chain resilience Analysis of his recent publication trajectory reveals increasingly interdisciplinary work bridging theoretical microeconomics with urgent policy challenges. His 2020-2025 output demonstrates sophisticated integration of dynamic contracting frameworks with real-world phenomena including pandemic response, digital finance innovation, and global trade-health policy coordination. This research maintains rigorous theoretical foundations while directly addressing contemporary crises through mechanisms design and equilibrium analysis. Professor von Thadden's scholarly impact is evidenced by sustained contributions across top economics journals, with recent work focusing on the interplay between public debt, private sector balance sheets, and monetary implementation mechanisms. His publications consistently connect abstract economic theory to tangible policy applications in financial regulation and crisis management.

Vito Walter Anelliمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Recommender Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vito Walter Anelli is an Assistant Professor specializing in the technical and ethical aspects of Recommender Systems. His work focuses on fairness, privacy, adversarial robustness, and regulatory compliance in AI-driven recommendation frameworks. He actively contributes to the development of evaluation methodologies, frameworks for reproducible research, and counterfactual reasoning techniques to assess model fairness. His research spans multiple domains including federated learning for privacy preservation, adversarial attacks on visual and graph-based recommenders, and applications in healthcare such as predicting kidney disease progression. He has organized workshops on Knowledge-Aware Recommender Systems (KaRS) and contributed to conferences like RecSys and Dagstuhl Seminars. Anelli's publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending computer science with legal and ethical considerations. He has developed frameworks like ELLIOT for rigorous recommender system evaluation and explored the integration of knowledge graphs to enhance recommendation interpretability and user control over data. Key themes in his work include addressing bias in graph collaborative filtering, auditing algorithmic fairness in compliance with regulations, and advancing techniques to protect against adversarial manipulation. His contributions bridge technical innovation with societal impact, particularly in ensuring transparency and accountability in AI systems.

Nebojsa DAVCIKمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Brand Management
• Digital Transformation
• Business Ethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nebojsa S. Davcik is an Associate Professor of Marketing at EM Normandie since 2020, following roles as Research Fellow and Assistant Professor at ISCTE-IUL (Portugal) and Visiting Professor at the London School of Commerce. He holds a PhD in Economics & Management from the University of Padua (2010), focusing on brand value drivers in the food industry. His research spans brand management, digital transformation, and business ethics, with a focus on SMEs' strategic challenges. He has authored/co-authored over 40 journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, including works on digital brand equity, consumer engagement, and international R&D impact. Dr. Davcik serves as Associate Editor of Business Ethics, the Environment, & Responsibility and on editorial boards of leading journals like Journal of Business Research . He is also an ad-hoc expert for the European Research Executive Agency and Australian Research Council. Education: PhD in Economics & Management, University of Padua, Italy (2010) Research Interests: Brand equity dynamics, digital marketing strategies, ethical business practices, consumer behavior in digital platforms, and SME innovation. He frequently explores intersections between brand management, globalization, and ethical decision-making. Recent Article Trends: Recent work focuses on digital brand equity frameworks (2025), reproducibility in management research (2024), ethical implications of dark-side business practices (2024), and non-sponsored user-generated content effects (2022). His research consistently bridges theoretical marketing concepts with practical business challenges in digital and international contexts. Awards & Recognition: While no explicit awards are listed, his editorial roles and expert appointments signify peer recognition in academic leadership and policy advising. Advising & Grants: Extensive involvement in academic supervision and editorial work, though specific student names or grant details aren't provided in the text. He co-edited special journal issues (e.g., Journal of Product & Brand Management 2019) and frequently presents at major conferences like the World Marketing Congress and Global Brand Conference. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though his collaborative work suggests involvement in international research networks. Active in editorial boards and conferences indicates participation in interdisciplinary teams focused on branding and ethics.

Raziyeh REZA-GHAREHBAGHمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Research
• Sustainable Business Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raziyeh REZA-GHAREHBAGH is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at EM Normandie, France, since 2023. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the Islamic Azad University (IAU), Tehran, Iran (2020), and completed a PostDoc at Rennes School of Business. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the University of Sussex (2022–2023) and a Scientific Researcher at the Center for Innovation and Development of AI (CIDAI) in Iran (2020–2021). She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in the UK. Her research focuses on analytical operations and supply chain management, sustainable business models, and the integration of operations research with digital platforms. Key themes include environmental sustainability in supply chains, green entrepreneurship, and the application of game theory to financial policy analysis. She teaches Supply Chain Management and Operations Management at EM Normandie. Her publications span topics like retailer-manufacturer partnerships in e-commerce, CSR policy impacts on sustainability, and financing strategies for green technology. Recent work emphasizes digital platforms' role in sustainable finance and policy-driven market dynamics. Awards: Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK. Grants/Advising: No explicit grants listed; no advisee names provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with EM Normandie’s Supply Chain & Management Digital department; no specific lab/team details mentioned.

AZAHARI Afiqahمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Security
• Blockchain Technology
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. AZAHARI Afiqah is a researcher at EURECOM's Digital Security department, focusing on blockchain technology, cybersecurity, and military applications. She has published extensively on decentralized systems, digital forensics, and smart supply chain solutions. Her research spans multiple domains including: Blockchain-based attendance systems Military supply chain traceability Digital forensic process modeling Smart library and inventory systems Android malware detection frameworks Recent work emphasizes blockchain integration with biometric authentication, temperature monitoring, and GPS tracking. She has contributed to developing innovative solutions for secure digital environments and knowledge management systems.