Kazım Sari is a Professor at Industrial Engineering Department , Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , Istanbul Beykent University. He serves as Vice Rector while maintaining active research in green logistics , supply chain management , and operations research . His work bridges theoretical modeling with real-world applications in diverse sectors. Doctor Lecturer (2006) Associate Professor (2013-2014) Professor (2018) His research explores green performance metrics , collaborative forecasting , and supplier selection models . Key trends include multi-criteria decision analysis in food and healthcare sectors, plus bullwhip effect mitigation in supply chains.
Mats Bergman is a Professor of Economics at Stockholm University's Department of Social Sciences since 2005. He also serves as an economic expert at the Patent and Market Court and a member of the Swedish Economic Council, with active roles in research centers Reinvent and the Academy of Management. His research centers on Industrial Organization, specializing in competition policy, public procurement, pharmaceutical pricing, regulation/deregulation, welfare services, and trade-urban economics. Key contributions include empirical analyses of competitive tendering in elderly care, pharmaceutical markets, and e-commerce's impact on cities, often using Swedish market data to inform global policy debates. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on empirical competition policy evaluation, merger control effectiveness, and public procurement design. His work demonstrates how regulatory frameworks influence market outcomes in welfare services and pharmaceuticals, with frequent collaborations (notably with Sofia Lundberg and David Granlund) producing high-impact studies in journals like Journal of Health Economics and Review of Industrial Organization. Bergman actively contributes to policy through the Swedish Trade Economic Council reports on trade-COVID interactions, digital-age sustainability, and competition dynamics. His participation in Reinvent and Academy of Management facilitates interdisciplinary research bridging academic theory with practical competition law applications, particularly through his Patent and Market Court expertise.
Francisca van der Schyff, MBChB, MMed, FEBS, FCS(SA), serves as Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery. She is an internationally trained transplant surgeon with subspecialty expertise in pediatric and adult liver and kidney transplantation. Education & Training: MBChB (with honors) – University of Cape Town, South Africa General Surgery Residency (5 years, cum laude) – University of Pretoria School of Medicine MMed – University of Pretoria School of Medicine Pediatric Surgery Fellowship (2 years) Transplant Surgery Fellowship (2 years) – certified by European Board of Surgery (FEBS-Transplant) Visiting Fellowship – Erasmus University, Netherlands (ex-vivo & in-vivo organ perfusion technologies) Clinical & Research Interests: Dr. van der Schyff’s work centers on expanding access to transplantation for children and adults with end-stage liver and kidney disease. Her clinical practice encompasses living and deceased donor procurement, complex hepatobiliary reconstruction in children, and peri-transplant critical care. Research emphases include: Pediatric liver and kidney transplant outcomes Living donor transplantation techniques and safety Biliary atresia surgical innovation Immunosuppression optimization and rejection management Critical care protocols for emergent transplantation Leadership & Service: President, South African Transplant Society (2024) President-Elect, South African Transplant Society (2024) Member, Vanguard Committee, European Union Medical Society (EUMS) – designs curricula and conducts exit examinations for European transplant fellows Scientific Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the European Board of Surgery – Transplantation (FEBS) Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa (FCS(SA)) Current Focus: As faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. van der Schyff continues to advance transplant surgery through patient-centered care, innovative research, and international collaboration.
Jautrīte Briede serves as a Professor in the Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Law, teaching Administrative Law, Administrative Procedure Law, and related courses. Concurrently, she holds a judicial position as a Judge of Latvia's Constitutional Court since 2022, following 18 years as a Supreme Court Judge (2004-2022). Her research centers on Administrative Procedure Law with emphasis on procedural rights, constitutional dimensions of administrative justice, and practical applications in public procurement. She examines theoretical frameworks and real-world implementations, particularly regarding interim measures and the balance between state authority and individual rights within administrative processes. Scholarly output reveals consistent engagement across legal domains including criminal procedure, competition law, and labor regulations, demonstrating interdisciplinary analysis of procedural fairness and constitutional review mechanisms in Eastern European legal contexts. Professor Briede's distinguished service has been recognized with national honors: Order of the Justice System, 2nd Class Order of the Three Stars, 3rd Class
Joseph N. Agresta is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Master of Supply Chain Analytics program at Rutgers Business School. With nearly 40 years of corporate experience primarily at Johnson & Johnson and Allied Signal, he brings extensive industry knowledge to his academic role. Dr. Agresta's expertise spans: Global Procurement Supply Chain Management Operations Management Program and Product Line Management Risk Management His research interests focus on practical applications of supply chain principles, particularly in healthcare analytics and intelligence. He emphasizes the importance of building trust in supply chain relationships and using risk management as a competitive advantage rather than merely preparing for worst-case scenarios. Dr. Agresta advocates for a hybrid approach to workplace management, balancing remote work benefits with the value of in-person collaboration. Dr. Agresta is actively involved in experiential learning at Rutgers, overseeing projects where approximately 200 students work with companies each semester. He also leads initiatives focused on increasing diversity spend in the state of New Jersey through collaborations with major companies. Before his academic career, Dr. Agresta held various leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson, including Vice President roles in Supply Chain and as Chief Procurement Officer for the Pharmaceutical Sector. He also founded JNA Leadership Consulting, which provides consulting services in Talent Development, Risk Management, Leadership, and Operating Model Design.
Ignazio Impastato is a Researcher (GIUR-06/A) in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo , with a focus on administrative and procedural law. His work spans legal theory, public procurement, environmental regulation, and cultural heritage governance, often critiquing institutional practices and exploring the interplay between public and private law domains. Research interests include administrative law, procedural conciseness, precautionary environmental protections, and legal frameworks for public asset management. His publications analyze the complexities of judicial-administrative relations, anti-corruption mechanisms, and the evolution of legal principles in Italian and international contexts. Publications highlight trends in administrative jurisdiction, Italian public law reforms, and interdisciplinary intersections such as environmental policy and cultural heritage. Notable themes involve the paradoxes of legal legitimacy, fiscal governance, and the institutionalization of participatory processes. Contact: ignazio.impastato@unipa.it . Office hours: Thursdays 11:00-12:00 via Microsoft Teams.
Esteve Almirall Mezquita is a Full Professor in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at Esade School of Business Administration and Management . He actively contributes to the Institute for Innovation and Knowledge Management (IIK) and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of smart cities, open innovation, and digital governance. Primary Affiliation: Esade School of Business Administration and Management Research Focus: Open Innovation in Smart Cities, Blockchain for Urban Energy Transition, Artificial Intelligence Applications His research explores how technology reshapes corporate leadership and urban governance. Recent work includes blockchain implementation for energy transition in cities and synthetic data utilization in smart city digital twins. Key projects include: DigitalWORK (2024-2027): Fair digitization of work through algorithmic transparency LABORAlgorithm (2019-2022): Legal frameworks for automated decision-making in labor contexts INVITE (2017-2021): Mathematical models for smart city decision-making
Dr Michael Shaw is a Lecturer in Fine Art at Loughborough University, School of Design and Creative Arts. He holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Leeds Metropolitan University and a PhD in Sculpture from the University of Gloucestershire. As a sculptor, curator, and academic, he has over 20 years of professional experience in creating site-specific installations, managing the Burghley Sculpture Garden since 2005, and teaching part-time across UK universities. His research explores sculpture, CAD/CAM technologies, and the intersection of art with systems engineering principles. Education BA (Hons) Fine Art, Leeds Metropolitan University PhD in Sculpture, University of Gloucestershire Research Interests Shaw’s work bridges artistic practices with interdisciplinary systems approaches. He investigates: Public art commissions and large-scale sculpture installations CAD/CAM integration in fine art production (AHRC Fellowship, 2005-2008) Curation strategies for outdoor sculpture environments Emerging technologies in art and systems engineering Professional Roles Since 2019, he has held a full-time Lecturer position at Loughborough University while maintaining his curatorial role at Burghley. His academic work emphasizes collaborative projects and innovative teaching methods. Awards AHRC Fellowship in Creative and Performing Arts (2005-2008) Grants & Collaboration His AHRC Fellowship supported investigations into CAD/CAM applications in sculpture. He collaborates with artists, engineers, and institutions on large-scale public installations and systems-oriented research. Labs/Teams Engaged in interdisciplinary teams blending art, technology, and systems engineering through exhibitions, academic papers, and educational programs.
Dr. Bruce Hull is a Professor in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment. He holds additional roles as a Senior Fellow at the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability and serves on multiple advisory boards including Climate Solutions University and the Center for Communicating Science. His work focuses on leadership strategies for sustainability in the context of demographic, environmental, and market challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between government, business, and civil society. Education background not explicitly listed; however, his academic contributions span over two decades. His research interests include adaptive management, wicked problem-solving, cosmopolitan competencies in sustainability professionals, and the intersection of values, ethics, and environmental decision-making. He has authored influential books such as Leadership for Sustainability (2020), Infinite Nature (2006), and Restoring Nature (2000). His recent articles highlight themes like climate adaptation in rural regions, bias in climate advocacy, and collective impact strategies for mitigation. While no specific awards are listed, his academic leadership roles indicate recognition in the field. He teaches courses such as FREC/LAR 2554 ‘Leadership in Global Sustainability’ and NR 5014 ‘Constructing Sustainability’, emphasizing practical leadership frameworks and systemic approaches to sustainability challenges. Dr. Hull’s professional service includes chairing the Interfaces for Global Change curriculum committee and advising interdisciplinary graduate programs. He is actively involved in sustainability communication through platforms like the Leadership for Sustainability YouTube channel and Sustainability Values blog, which explore critical topics such as environmental justice, climate myths, and sustainable development goals.
Bernard Hoekman is Professor and Director of Global Economics at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute. He previously served as Director of the International Trade Department at the World Bank and holds visiting positions at SciencesPo. A graduate of Erasmus University Rotterdam, he obtained his PhD from the University of Michigan. Research focuses on: International trade policy and global governance Development economics and investment flows Regulatory cooperation frameworks Services trade liberalization WTO reform and dispute settlement His publications demonstrate consistent focus on trade policy evolution, global value chain integration, and development economics, with recent work examining pandemic-era trade patterns and EU external relations.
James Oyugi Odeck is a Professor II in Transport Economics at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College in Norway. His research focuses on transport economics, infrastructure planning, cost-benefit analysis, and transportation project evaluation. He is an active member of the Transport Research Group (TRG) at the university. Professor Odeck's research interests span several key areas in transportation economics, with a particular focus on: Cost overruns and time delays in transportation infrastructure projects Cost-benefit analysis and evaluation of transport projects Traffic forecasting and demand modeling Transport pricing systems including road tolls and congestion charging Electric vehicle adoption and policy incentives Port and ferry operations efficiency His publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory examining the economic aspects of transportation infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis of Norwegian and Scandinavian transport systems. Professor Odeck frequently collaborates with researchers from other Norwegian institutions and internationally, particularly with Swedish researchers on comparative studies of transport policy. Professor Odeck's scientific contributions have appeared in leading transportation journals including Transportation Research Part A, Transport Policy, and Research in Transportation Economics. His work often combines econometric methods with practical transportation policy questions, providing evidence-based insights for infrastructure planning and management.
Karoline Louise Hoff is a Research Fellow and PhD student in Transport Economics at the Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College. Her research focuses on public sector productivity changes and the impact of transport infrastructure investments, particularly examining how reduced transport costs influence public sector efficiency. She holds a Master's degree in Economics from Molde University College. Her academic background includes advanced studies in economics with a specialization in transportation systems. She is affiliated with the Transport Research Group (TRG), contributing to interdisciplinary projects that bridge economic analysis and transport policy. Key research interests include cost-benefit analysis of infrastructure projects, regulatory impact assessments in aviation, and spatial economic development. Her work frequently addresses Norwegian regional challenges, such as optimizing ferry networks, airport expansions, and ferry service sustainability. Publications highlight her expertise in evaluating transport policies, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure investments' economic impacts. She collaborates with institutions like Møreforsking Molde AS, producing actionable analyses for public sector decision-making. Her advising and grants involve contributing to large-scale transport studies, though no formal advisees are listed. She is based at Office C313, Molde University College, and can be contacted at karoline.l.hoff@himolde.no.
Carl Erik Moe is a Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Information Systems. His research focuses on eHealth, telemedicine, assistive technology, and public procurement of information systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Agder and a Cand. Polit. in Information Science from the University of Bergen. His work emphasizes practical implementation challenges in healthcare technology, including volunteer coordination in healthcare services and scaling telemedicine solutions. Education: Ph.D. in Information Systems, University of Agder Cand. Polit. in Information Science (Hovedfag), University of Bergen Research Interests: Moe's primary areas include eHealth systems, telemedicine implementation, assistive technology for elderly care, and public procurement strategies for information systems. He also explores cross-sectoral collaboration in healthcare and the ethical implications of technology adoption. Articles Trends: His recent work addresses challenges in telecare adoption, volunteer coordination in healthcare, and scaling telemedicine. Themes like healthcare accessibility, user-driven innovation, and technology infrastructure for healthcare services are prominent. Key methodological approaches include qualitative studies, design science, and case analyses. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his research aligns with projects funded by Norwegian health authorities. He collaborates with the Centre for e-health and contributes to interdisciplinary teams focusing on welfare technology and healthcare policy. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Centre for e-health at the University of Agder, he leads projects on assistive technology integration and public health informatics.
Steven Van de Walle is a full Professor at the Public Governance Institute within the Faculty of Social Sciences at KU Leuven. He serves as a Promotor (principal investigator) for multiple research projects spanning from 2022 to 2029, focusing on public administration, governance, and trust in government. His institutional roles include membership in the Social and Societal Ethics Committee, the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Faculty Evaluation Committee. His research focuses on: Public sector reform and modernization Public management and administration Political trust and socialization Policy implementation and bureaucratic behavior Governance innovations and democratic anchorage Professor Van de Walle's recent work demonstrates a strong emphasis on understanding how policymakers deal with uncertainty, the impact of administrative burdens, and the relationship between performance information and decision-making. His research employs various methodologies including survey experiments, eye-tracking studies, and systematic reviews to investigate complex public administration phenomena. He has particular expertise in studying trust dynamics between citizens and government institutions, as well as examining the effects of populist politics on bureaucratic systems. His current research projects address critical contemporary issues such as: Warning fatigue among policymakers Street-level bureaucracy during political transitions Digital democracy innovations Public procurement of broader social outcomes Waste management policy Professor Van de Walle has received significant research funding for his projects, including Horizon RADAR and INNOVADE, indicating the relevance and impact of his work in the field of public administration. His research has practical implications for improving public sector governance and addressing contemporary challenges facing democratic institutions.
Dr. Alp Arslan is International Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Lancaster University Management School. His research focuses on optimizing last-mile delivery systems through spatial data science approaches, particularly in crowdsourced and on-demand service contexts. Research Focus: Arslan develops algorithms for time-sensitive delivery systems including meal delivery platforms and personal shopper services. His work improves resource allocation in gig economy logistics while balancing customer experience and labor conditions. Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award for contributions to logistics optimization research. Currently supervises PhD candidate Jing Lyu in supply chain optimization.
