H. Dharma Kwon is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and Robert and Karen May Faculty Fellow at the Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Management and Operations Research from UCLA Anderson School of Management (2008) and a B.S. in Physics from KAIST (1991). His research focuses on strategic decision making under uncertainty, stochastic dynamic games, and technology management. He explores topics such as free-rider problems, Bayesian sequential decisions, and real options, with applications in supply chain management, project contracts, and employee retention strategies. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical business challenges, addressing issues like optimal pricing strategies, investment decisions under spillovers, and cooperative game theory. He has published extensively in journals like Operations Research , Mathematics of Operations Research , and Management Science . His research also extends to early-career physics, with studies on superconductors and quantum phase transitions. Awarded the Robert and Karen May Faculty Fellowship (2018–present), Kwon is recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving the Excellent Teacher award multiple times (2014–2018, 2019–2020, 2023–2023). He serves as an Associate Editor for Management Science and Decision Analysis . His courses include Operations Management (BADM 275) and Decision Analytics (BADM 573), emphasizing data-driven decision frameworks and probabilistic methods.
Dr. Parvez Mahmud is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Sustainable Energy program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD from Macquarie University with notable awards including Vice-Chancellor Commendation and Excellence in Research. Prior roles include postdoctoral fellowships at University of Melbourne and Deakin University, and research associate positions at Macquarie University. His research focuses on Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Life Cycle Assessment, Nanogenerators, and Sustainability, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications and two authored books. He has supervised 4 PhD completions and currently guides 7 students. Awards include Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientists (2022-2024) and six Best Presentation Awards at international conferences. Teaching contributions include developing programs like the Master of Sustainable Energy and pioneering innovative pedagogies such as flipped classrooms and project-oriented learning. He leads funded research in areas like Hydrogen Production, Circular Economy, and Smart Grids, collaborating internationally with industries and professional networks. Active in global keynotes and workshops on Energy & Sustainability, he also drives AI-driven solutions for energy systems and wearable health technologies.
Dr Deborah van der Plaat is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Queensland. She previously managed the Architecture Theory Criticism History Research Centre (ATCH) and focuses on 19th-20th century architecture, intersecting with climate, race, and colonial history. Her work centers on Queensland architectural history, notably through the Digital Archive of Queensland Architecture (DAQA) and publications like Karl Langer: Modern Architect and Migrant in Tropical Australia . Education: PhD in Architectural History and Theory from the University of New South Wales. Research Interests: Climatic design in tropical contexts, racial and colonial influences on architecture, oral history methods, and Queensland modernism. Key projects include the ARC-funded 'Architectural Practice in Post-war Queensland' and the exhibition Hot Modernism: Building Modern Queensland 1945-1975 . Awards: 2017 John Herbert Memorial Award, Gold Heritage Award, and grants from the Graham Foundation and ASEH. Grants/Projects: Led major grants on Queensland architectural history, including collaborations with industry partners like State Library of Queensland. Co-edited five books and served as editor for Fabrications journal. Labs/Teams: Co-developed DAQA and contributed to the Hot Modernism exhibition and archive. Active in international networks like the Society of Architectural Historians.
Mark Oei is an Adjunct Lecturer of Real Estate at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. With 25 years of investment experience, he has managed over US$5 billion across private and public investments, specializing in deal structuring, financing, valuation, and asset management. His expertise bridges real estate and technology, focusing on how technological advancements reshape the industry. He teaches REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY (REAL-930-5) , a course exploring the intersection of technology and real estate. Topics include AI applications, clean energy integration, disruption of traditional office/retail spaces, and technology-driven real estate finance. Guest speakers from prominent firms provide industry insights, and students analyze real estate tech innovations in a final team project. No scientific awards, grants, or labs are explicitly listed in the provided text.
David Jacho-Chávez is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Economics at Emory University. His research focuses on econometric theory, microeconometrics, and statistical methods, with applications to social effects, network data, and policy analysis. He is an elected Fellow of Advances in Econometrics and serves as Senior Co-Editor of that journal. Jacho-Chávez holds a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (2006), along with earlier degrees in econometrics and mathematical economics from LSE. Education: PhD in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2006 MSc (Distinction) in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2001 BSc (First Class) in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2000 Research Interests: His work emphasizes nonparametric and semiparametric econometric methods, including applications to social networks, consumer behavior, and financial systems. He also contributes to pedagogy in econometrics and data science, leveraging tools like Stata, Python, and cloud computing. Notable projects include analyzing UK price distributions, natural disaster impacts, and bank note circulation dynamics. Awards: 2024: Faculty Award for Inclusive Excellence (Laney Graduate School) 2023: Outstanding Director of Graduate Studies Award 2021: Eleanor Main Graduate Faculty Mentor Award 2020: Elected Fellow of Advances in Econometrics Advising & Grants: Jacho-Chávez mentors graduate students in econometrics and data science. He has collaborated on projects involving complex survey data, functional principal component analysis, and network econometrics. His work is supported by Emory’s interdisciplinary initiatives and external grants (details not specified). Labs/Teams: Active in Emory’s economics department and affiliated with the Advances in Econometrics editorial team. Engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations in statistical computing and policy analysis.
Dr. Julie Napoli is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing within the Faculty of Business and Law. She also serves in the Office of the Provost. Holding a PhD in Marketing from Monash University (2003), her expertise spans marketing management, brand strategy, and social marketing. Her research focuses on brand authenticity, sustainable consumption, gender equality, and consumer wellbeing. She has received notable awards including New Researcher of the Year (2001) and Teacher of the Year (2000). Her research portfolio includes over twenty refereed journal articles and book chapters. Key projects include investigations into brand authenticity measurement, sustainable marketing practices, and nonprofit organizational performance. Notable grants include leadership roles in studies on brand authenticity measurement ($14K, 2005) and music's role in advertising ($8K, 2004). She has collaborated with Prof. Michael Ewing on multiple brand management initiatives since 2000. Dr. Napoli has taught extensively across Australia and Southeast Asia, covering courses like marketing principles, consumer behavior, and international marketing. Her work bridges academic research with industry applications in both B2B and nonprofit sectors. She actively contributes to marketing thought leadership through her publications in journals like Journal of Marketing Management and Journal of Business Research .
Andrew Hurley is an Assistant Professor in Packaging Sciences at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Packaging Sciences and Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design from Clemson University. His research focuses on consumer behavior, packaging design, sustainability, and accessibility, with a particular emphasis on food packaging, ergonomics, and environmental impacts. He explores topics such as cheese packaging trends, recycling signage effectiveness, and accessibility for colorblind consumers. His work often employs methodologies like eye-tracking and life cycle assessments. Education: Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design (2011) M.S. in Packaging Sciences (Design) B.S. in Packaging Sciences His research interests span packaging accessibility, consumer decision-making, and sustainable packaging solutions. Recent studies include enhancing package ergonomics for arthritis consumers and analyzing the environmental impacts of Caesar salad packaging. He has also investigated the role of hanging tags and secondary packaging on consumer behavior and brand awareness. His articles highlight trends in packaging innovation, with a focus on food products, healthcare items, and retail environments. While no scientific awards are listed, his work contributes to advancing packaging science through interdisciplinary approaches. No grants or advising roles are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His contributions include collaborations with industry partners on projects like classroom group dynamics and industry-based communication tools.
Dr. Russ Callaghan is a Professor in the Northern Medical Program at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and holds an Affiliate Professor position in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His academic credentials include a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto (2004), an MA from UBC (1996), and a BA from UBC (1992). Prior to joining UNBC in 2013, he worked as a Research Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto. His research focuses on the health impacts of cannabis use, including its association with psychotic syndromes, mortality, motor vehicle collisions, and cancer. He also examines mindfulness theory and its efficacy in health interventions. Ongoing projects explore the societal effects of Canada’s cannabis legalization, such as changes in crime rates, emergency department visits, and substance-related disorders. Dr. Callaghan collaborates across institutions, including UBC and CAMH, to advance public health policy and evidence-based practices. While currently not accepting graduate students, he is available to supervise at UNBC and UBC’s School of Population and Public Health. His work has been published in journals like Drug and Alcohol Dependence , Accident Analysis & Prevention , and Cancer Causes & Control , with over 150 peer-reviewed articles. His research has informed national and international discussions on substance use policy and harm reduction strategies.
Dr. Michael Benson is the Associate Head of Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University, overseeing apprenticeship programs in Digital Finance, Supply Chain Leadership, and Management. With 25 years in senior business roles (e.g., Asda Stores PLC) and 11+ years in academia, he bridges industry and education through applied research in retailing and sustainable supply chains. His doctoral thesis on category management relationships in UK grocery markets was praised as a practical application of Service-Dominant Logic theory. Education: DBA (2020), MSc, BA (Hons), DipM, PGCE. Professional affiliations include Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He leads initiatives like the FABSTALKS Lecture Series and the Consultancy Project module, fostering international collaboration via the COIL program with the University of Texas at Dallas. Research interests focus on retail strategy, supply chain innovation, and sustainable practices. He collaborates with industry leaders such as Coca-Cola, HSBC, and Deloitte. Awards include recognition as Honorary President of Sugarwise Charity and Treasurer of the British Academy of Management Marketing & Retail SIG. Key achievements include securing funding via Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) and driving employability through industry-linked curricula. Current external roles include External Examiner at the University of West of England.
Dr Aliar Hossain serves as Head of Department for MSc Advanced Practice in Business, Computing & Cyber Security at Northumbria University London, where he also leads industry engagement and the Employer Engagement Advisory Board (EEAB). With over 18 years of academic experience in UK higher education, he specializes in learning pedagogies, strategy development, and SDG consulting. His research spans sustainable development strategy, corporate governance, and ethical business practices. He has consulted on academic projects validated by QAA, Ofsted, BAC, ASIC, and Pearson/Edexcel, while serving as an external examiner for multiple universities. His work emphasizes global citizenship, anti-corruption initiatives, and sustainable development in South Asia. Dr Hossain actively contributes to public discourse through international speaking engagements on leadership development and corporate culture across UK and South Asian institutions. He supports nonprofit projects in South Asia focused on sustainable business and healthcare access, and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Business and Retail Management Research.
Tulay Flamand is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at the CU Denver Business School. She holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has expertise in retail analytics, optimization methodologies, and supply chain management. Her research focuses on business analytics applications to interdisciplinary areas, including retail analytics, sports analytics, and optimization in mining and renewable energy. She has published in top-tier journals like Operations Research , INFORMS Journal on Computing , and European Journal of Operational Research . She currently serves as an Associate Editor of INFOR . Flamand has received multiple awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Research Award and Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Colorado School of Mines. She has advised several PhD students in areas like supply chain optimization, sports team formation, and energy systems. Her grants include a NSF-funded project on modeling illicit gold supply chains in Peru. She has also contributed to teaching initiatives, including courses in business analytics, supply chain management, and operations research.
Ruiqing Miao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. She specializes in agricultural economics, environmental policy, and climate change adaptation. Her research focuses on the intersection of agricultural practices, policy interventions, and sustainable resource management. She holds a position at 208B Comer Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849, and can be reached at rzm0050@auburn.edu. Her work addresses topics such as bioenergy crop economics, food waste reduction, and the environmental impacts of agricultural policies. Research Interests: Dr. Miao's research emphasizes climate change adaptation strategies in agriculture, the economic implications of renewable energy integration (e.g., agrivoltaics), and policy evaluation for sustainable development. She explores how agricultural practices affect water quality, carbon sequestration, and labor productivity under changing climatic conditions. Her studies also analyze the role of government programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and crop insurance subsidies in shaping land use and environmental outcomes. Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent work highlights the distributional impacts of climate policies, the cost-effectiveness of conservation programs, and the behavioral economics of food waste. She has examined how payment structures can incentivize low-carbon bioenergy production and mitigate risks for farmers adopting new technologies. Her articles often bridge disciplinary gaps between economics, environmental science, and policy analysis. Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record indicates sustained research excellence. She has likely secured grants related to USDA agricultural research initiatives and environmental policy studies. Lab & Collaborations: Dr. Miao's lab focuses on applied economic analysis of agricultural systems, with projects involving interdisciplinary teams from engineering, ecology, and policy fields. She collaborates with institutions like the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA Economic Research Service.
Jose Vicente Martinez serves as Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Connecticut's School of Business. Previously, he held positions as a university lecturer and senior research fellow at Oxford University's Said Business School. His academic journey includes research affiliations with the Swedish House of Finance and the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, Columbia University M.Phil., Columbia University M.Sc., Universidad Torcuato Di Tella B.Sc., Universidad Nacional de Rosario Dr. Martinez specializes in capital markets, institutional asset management, and investor behavior. His research investigates the role of investment consultants in private equity and mutual funds, the impact of investor flows on fund performance, and behavioral aspects of household finance decisions. He employs empirical methods to analyze large datasets, revealing insights into market efficiency and investor decision-making processes. His publication record shows a consistent focus on investment advisory services and institutional investing. Recent work examines selectivity and favoritism among investment consultants, the performance implications of separate accounts versus mutual funds, and the geography of price discovery. This body of work contributes significantly to understanding information asymmetry and conflicts of interest in financial markets. No scientific awards are listed in the available sources. Dr. Martinez advises doctoral students in finance and has collaborated on research projects supported by institutional affiliations. While specific grant details are not publicly enumerated, his work with the Oxford-Man Institute suggests involvement in quantitative finance research initiatives. Dr. Martinez maintains active connections with leading finance research centers including the Swedish House of Finance and the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance. He was previously a Governing Body Fellow at Green Templeton College, Oxford, reflecting his engagement with academic communities beyond his primary institution.
Jennifer M.I. Loh is a Professor in Management and Human Resources at the University of Canberra's Canberra Business School. She is a fully registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), American Psychological Association (APA), Academy of Management (AOM), Australia Human Resource Institute (AHRI), and the College of Organisational Psychologists. Her educational background includes a PhD in Organisational Psychology from the University of Queensland (awarded December 14, 2006) and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto (awarded November 30, 1998). Professor Loh's research focuses on Organisational/Industrial Psychology, Organisational Management, and Human Resource issues. She investigates counter-productive workplace behaviors including workplace bullying and cyber-bullying, toxic workplace culture, resilience and capacity building, cross-cultural management and communication, and gender equity. Her work particularly examines the underlying mechanisms responsible for wellbeing and organizational outcomes among vulnerable groups and the impact of technology usage on work performance, teamwork, and wellbeing. Through her research, she has developed expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, often employing cross-cultural comparisons between Australia, Singapore, and other international contexts. Her recent publications (2017-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on workplace incivility, bullying (including cyber-bullying), gender equity across different cultural contexts, and the impact of social media in workplace settings. She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Computers in Human Behavior (Q1), Social Media and Society, and Gender in Management, with notable publications examining generational perspectives on workplace behavior, context collapse in social media, and women's career progression across cultural contexts. TEQSA Expert panel member Assistant Chief Editor for Frontier Organisational Psychology Active member of ANZAM, AHRI, AOM, and APS Professor Loh has successfully supervised numerous PhD/DBA students including Hae Jin Jang (University of Canberra, DBA on Kkondae bullying), Xinmei Wu (University of Canberra, DBA on service innovation through big data analytics), and Robin Ladwig (University of Canberra, PhD on trans and gender diverse individuals' work experiences). She has also supervised over a dozen Honours students at Edith Cowan University on topics related to workplace cyberbullying, incivility, and cross-cultural management. Her supervision interests align with her research expertise in Human Resource, Counter Productive Workplace Behaviours, Organisational Management, Positive Psychology, and Advanced Technology. Professor Loh is actively engaged in current research projects examining Human Resource practices, Leadership, Workplace incivility, bullying, Workplace cyberbullying, Social media context collapse, Impact of technological usage, Gender equity, and wellbeing in organizational contexts. She frequently delivers invited presentations on fostering inclusive workplace cultures and improving workplace dynamics, including recent engagements with Pathway to Politics for Women and U3A (University of the Third Age).
Dr. Husni Kharouf holds a prominent academic role as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Reader in Marketing, and Undergraduate Marketing Programme Lead at Oxford Brookes Business School. He possesses a PhD, MBA (SFHEA), and BA, combining strategic academic leadership with research expertise in marketing and business operations. His research focuses on trust dynamics in organizational relationships, customer engagement, and the application of signaling theory to trust recovery. Methodologically, he emphasizes quantitative approaches like structural equation modeling. Key areas include green innovation’s impact on employee retention, omnichannel retail experiences, and service recovery strategies. Publications appear in top-tier journals such as European Journal of Marketing , Journal of Business Research , and Studies in Higher Education . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, addressing contemporary challenges in service management and digital engagement. Professional contributions include leading Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects generating over £100k in applied research funding. He actively supervises postgraduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing collaborative academic-industry partnerships.
