جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christine Rottenbacherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Sensitivity
• Ecosystem Services
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine Rottenbacher is a Researcher at the Center for Environmental Sensitivity, University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, specializing in environmental sensitivity, ecosystem services, and climate change adaptation. Her work integrates transdisciplinary approaches to address urban resilience and sustainable development challenges. Education: Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Engineering Doctorate (Dr.) Dr. Rottenbacher's research centers on practical applications of ecosystem services for risk management and climate adaptation. Key focus areas include urban green infrastructure, sustainable mobility solutions through tactical urbanism, biodiversity conservation, and stakeholder-driven environmental planning. She emphasizes leveraging natural cooling processes to mitigate urban heat islands and drought impacts while promoting social equity in green space access. Her recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong trajectory in regional environmental management, particularly through projects like ÖKOleita and SeMoNa Reloaded. These works demonstrate methodological innovations in transdisciplinary communication, remote sensing for habitat monitoring, and integrated risk prevention frameworks that bridge scientific research with policy implementation. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards documented in source material Dr. Rottenbacher has secured significant funding from the European Union, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), and regional governments. She leads projects including SeMoNa Reloaded (2022-2025) on sustainable mobility, Greenergy (2023-2024) on climate regulation, and ÖKOleita (2021-2023) on ecosystem services assessment. Her grant portfolio demonstrates expertise in translating research into actionable urban interventions for climate-resilient communities. As a core member of the Center for Environmental Sensitivity, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Austria and Europe, contributing to initiatives like the Global Transdisciplinarity Conference and regional biodiversity forums. Her work actively bridges academic research with municipal planning practices through urban living labs and stakeholder workshops.

Saniyat Islamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Textile Materials Science
• Polymer Science
• Circular Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Saniyat Islam is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Enterprise and Sustainable Innovation at RMIT University's School of Fashion and Textiles. His research focuses on textile materials science, polymer science, circular economy models, and blockchain innovation in fashion systems. He leads interdisciplinary projects in medical textiles, automotive textiles, and sustainable supply-chain traceability. Teaching emphasizes transformative student experiences through the Master of Fashion Entrepreneurship (MoFE), ranked among the world's top programs. His pedagogical approach integrates industry partnerships, digital technology, and real-world scenarios to develop cross-cultural communication skills and enterprise capabilities. Industry collaborations include Metro Trains Melbourne safety garment studies and AgriFutures Australia-funded hemp-based wound dressing research. He serves on Standards Australia's CS-004 Textile Labelling Committee and contributes to professional bodies like The Textile Institute. Awards include RMIT's 2012 Higher Degree by Research Publication Excellence Award for bioactive wound dressing innovations. Research outputs span 30+ peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing AI-driven sustainability, blockchain traceability, and circular economy practices in fashion.

• Gender Studies
• Gender-Based Violence
• Sex Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nikolina Kenig is a Full Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (UKIM) since 2016. She holds a Master's in International Peace Studies (University of Notre Dame, 1994) and a PhD in Social Psychology (2006). Her research focuses on gender studies, gender-based violence, multiculturalism, and ethnic identity. She leads courses in psychological testing, qualitative methods, and gender studies across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Key roles include Head of Doctoral Studies (2013-2018), President of the Ethics Board of the Chamber of Psychologists (since 2015), and active involvement in the CICE academic network and Center for Human Rights. Education: PhD in Psychology (2006), Ss. Cyril and Methodius University MSc in Social Psychology (2000), same university MSc in International Peace Studies (1994), University of Notre Dame Research Interests: Gender disparities, violence prevention, multicultural education, and the psychological impact of societal policies. Her work addresses LGBTQ+ rights, ethnic conflict resolution, and pandemic mental health. She has authored textbooks on qualitative research and violence studies. Awards: Manning Award for Best Student in Social Sciences Scholarships supporting studies at ESADE (Spain) and Arizona State University Her recent articles analyze populism's societal impacts, LGBTQ+ attitudes, and pandemic mental health trends. She advocates for inclusive education policies and ethical research practices.

Lucy Boltonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organizational Change
• Generational Differences in the Workplace
• Work Values
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lucy Bolton is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences, serving as Global Director of Studies for PG Business Psychology Programmes and Programme Director for MSc Business Psychology and MSc Business Psychology with Coaching (Dubai). Her research focuses on organizational change, generational differences in the workplace, work values, coaching psychology, and socio-technical systems. Global Director of Studies - PG Business Psychology Programmes Programme Director - MSc Business Psychology (Dubai) Research interests include examining how digital transformation impacts business psychology, analyzing leadership dynamics across cultures, understanding work values in modern contexts, and developing coaching frameworks for intercultural settings. Her work often intersects with organizational behavior and socio-technical systems design. Recent publications explore the UAE workforce's attitudes toward disability, cross-cultural leadership, and the psychological implications of robotics/AI implementation. These works demonstrate her focus on bridging psychological research with practical business applications. Her research activity spans from 2013 to 2023, with a notable emphasis on workplace dynamics, coaching methodologies, and socio-technical systems. Current collaborations include international research efforts in business psychology and intercultural coaching.

• General Pedagogy
• Educational Policies
• Value Orientations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Aneta Barakoska is a Full Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She earned her PhD in 2002 with a dissertation on students' free time as a pedagogical problem. Her academic roles include serving as Head of the Institute of Pedagogy (2009–2017) and President of the University Senate (2020–2021). She has authored over 50 publications across pedagogy, education policy, and leadership. Her research focuses on general pedagogy, educational policies, and values-based education. Education: PhD (2002), MSc (1994), BSc (1987) all from the Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Philosophy, Skopje. Professional Roles: Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education ; active in Balkan and international pedagogical associations. Research interests include leisure pedagogy, educational management, and multiculturalism. She has led projects on teacher training, school climate, and educational leadership. Her recent work emphasizes value orientations in education and modern pedagogical methodologies. Publications span 20+ years, with themes clustering around educational policy, leadership, and ethical dimensions of teaching. She has advised numerous students on thesis projects and served as a mentor in national and international educational initiatives.

Emanuele Borgonovoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sensitivity Analysis
• Decision Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Emanuele Borgonovo is a Full Professor and Director of the Department of Decision Sciences at Bocconi University. He holds a PhD from MIT and an MSc in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. As a Research Affiliate at MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, he contributes to interdisciplinary research. His roles include Co-editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Operational Research and former President of the Decision Analysis Society of INFORMS. His research focuses on sensitivity analysis methodologies, including the development of Differential Importance Measures adopted by NASA. Applications span risk assessment (e.g., space systems, climate models), machine learning, and optimal transport theory. Key contributions include methods for feature importance, interaction quantification, and probabilistic sensitivity measures. Education: PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001 MSc in Nuclear Engineering (Mathematics/Physics focus), Politecnico di Milano Recipient of the 2020 Bocconi Teaching Innovation Award, Borgonovo teaches courses in quantitative methods, analytics, and computer experiments across undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs. He pioneered the Bachelor in Economics, Management, and Computer Science at Bocconi. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in sustainability, business analytics, and policy, leveraging collaborations with institutions like NASA and the Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation.

Peter Horstenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Venue Management
• Creative Industries
• Imagineering
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Peter Horsten serves as a Lecturer at the Academy for Leisure & Events, Breda University of Applied Sciences. He is actively engaged in research and practice related to cultural venue management, creative industries, and inclusive leisure practices. Coordinator of the Cultural Venue Management special track Focus areas: experience economy, creative clusters, cultural entrepreneurship Key projects: inclusivity in visitor attractions for hearing-impaired individuals His research emphasizes accessibility in leisure and the value of intercultural collaboration . Recent publications explore inclusive design for people with disabilities and the role of experiential learning in leisure management. Horsten contributes to academic discourse through organizing events like the Future of Leisure Conference and co-developing measurement tools for inclusive experiences in collaboration with institutions such as CELTH Center of Expertise.

Joep Hofhuisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Management
• Workplace Diversity
• Intercultural Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joep Hofhuis is an Associate Professor at the Amsterdam School of International Business (AMSIB) within the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Business and Economics. His primary research focuses on intercultural management, workplace diversity, and intercultural communication. He chairs the Intercultural Communication and Diversity division of the Netherlands-Flanders Communication Association (NeFCA) and serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Intercultural Relations . His work explores how organizations communicate diversity, the role of intercultural competence in organizational effectiveness, and the impact of intercultural education. Recent studies include cross-cultural analyses of pandemic responses, LGBTQ representation in media, and acculturation patterns among Turkish-Dutch populations. Hofhuis has received grants for developing intercultural chatbots using AI and was awarded a Comenius Teaching Fellowship for pedagogical innovation. He actively engages in educational initiatives like the COIL program promoting global SDG impact and has supervised multiple academic activities. His research bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary challenges in diversity management and intercultural education.

Rikke Toft Nørgårdمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Educational Theory
• Curriculum Studies
• Digital Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rikke Toft Nørgård is an Associate Professor at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, specializing in Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies. Her work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly through game-based learning, cultural engagement, and technological integration. She is actively involved in research projects such as EPIC-WE, exploring youth empowerment through cultural game jams, and VASE, addressing value-sensitive design in higher education. Her research interests include digital pedagogy, playful university concepts, and the intersection of technology and learning. Recent projects emphasize participatory design, cultural heritage, and institutional innovation. She has collaborated on initiatives like the PLD: Play and Learn DigiMedia project, enhancing adult education through digital media. Key areas of investigation include the role of gamification in education, AI ethics in curriculum design, and hybrid learning environments. She has contributed to frameworks for teaching values in design and assessing academic digital competencies across institutions. Notable grants and projects span from 2015 onwards, including the Designing Institutions for Open Education in Society and the ENGINEERING AND DESIGN THROUGH VALUE-SENSITIVE DESIGN initiative. Her work often bridges academic research with practical applications in schools and cultural institutions. Labs/Teams: Central to her work are collaborations within the Danish School of Education’s research groups, focusing on hybrid learning spaces and educational design. She leads cross-disciplinary teams in projects like EPIC-WE and VASE, fostering partnerships between universities, creative industries, and cultural organizations.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Sociotechnical Systems
• Digital Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Marc Blasiak is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vienna University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics . His work explores the intersection of technology, society, and business, focusing on AI conversational agents as persuasive technologies for value-sensitive contexts like countering online extremism, ethical decision-making, and content moderation. Current project: Designing "Shadowbanning" and "ExtremismBot.com" systems for ethical AI deployment. Research interests include sociotechnical systems, digital ethics, and online extremism. His publications analyze: AI ethics and governance Content moderation mechanisms Counter-narrative strategies for extremism Risk mitigation in generative AI applications Scientific awards : Canadian Network on Terrorism, Security & Society (TSAS) PhD Gala Fellow (2022) Finalist, Meta PhD Research Fellowship (2022) Finalist, Human Computer Interaction - Social Media, People, and Society Category (2022) He supervises thesis students at TU Wien and contributes to regulatory discourse on digital platforms.

• Cardiovascular Health
• Vascular Aging
• Hypertension
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Chang, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology and cardiovascular health. His roles include Chair of the Flow Committee at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and membership in multiple clinical and research committees. He holds an MD from Yale University (1999) and completed residency and fellowships at Yale-New Haven Hospital and VA Connecticut Healthcare System. His research focuses on cardiovascular aging, blood pressure variability, hypertension genetics, and hospitalized patient care. Notable projects include studying potassium binder safety, long-term blood pressure trends, and SGLT2 gene polymorphisms' role in hypertension. He has authored/co-authored over 9 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of General Internal Medicine and Journal of Hypertension . Awarded for teaching excellence, Chang received the Hughes Award (2019), Asghar Rastegar Award (2019/2014), and Connecticut Chapter SHM Teaching Award. His clinical expertise includes autonomic disorders and innovative treatments like fecal transplants for incontinence. He actively participates in VA committees addressing CPR, wound care, and informatics.

• Visual Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cagatay Turkay is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Warwick, UK. Previously affiliated with City University London, his research focuses on visual analytics, data visualization, and integrating machine learning techniques into interactive systems. He has contributed to advancements in dashboard design, uncertainty quantification in AI, and healthcare applications. His work emphasizes bridging computational methods with human-centric interfaces to enhance decision-making in fields like epidemiology, cybersecurity, and finance. Key roles: Organizer of EuroVis workshops on Visual Analytics, contributor to NFDI4DataScience infrastructure projects. Research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction, Explainable AI, and FAIR data principles. His publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and conferences such as AAAI and CHI. He has pioneered frameworks for visualizing complex data patterns, including TransforLearn for transformer models and LEVA leveraging large language models.

• Technology and Vulnerable Communities
• Healthcare and Social Technologies
• Diversity and Inclusion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adam Poulsen is a Research Fellow at the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre, specializing in technology design for vulnerable communities, particularly LGBTQ+ older adults. His work focuses on co-design methodologies, ethics, and healthcare equity. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Charles Sturt University. Affiliations include the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and the Brain and Mind Centre. Research Interests: Technology for marginalized groups, healthcare robotics, value-sensitive design, diversity/inclusion in AI, and global mHealth equity. Key projects include combating loneliness among LGBTQ+ elders using care robots and improving mobile health access in low-resource settings. Publications highlight innovations in mHealth co-design, algorithmic ethics, and LGBTQ+ inclusive technologies. Collaborates with global institutions like Leiden University and Victoria University. Active in IEEE ethics initiatives and serves on committees for aging and technology. Labs/Teams: Brain and Mind Centre’s Youth Mental Health & Technology Team, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.

Joona Keranenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Value-based Selling
• Business-to-Business (B2B) Marketing
• Circular Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Joona Keränen holds a dual role as an Associate Professor at RMIT University's Graduate School of Business and Law and a Visiting Associate Professor at LUT University's School of Business & Management (Finland). His primary affiliation is with RMIT's Management Department, where he also serves as a Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellow. His research focuses on value-based selling strategies, B2B marketing dynamics, and stakeholder value creation in sectors like circular economy, cleantech, and healthcare. Dr. Keränen has extensive industry collaboration experience, leading large-scale international projects and advising B2B firms. His work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing digital transformation in sales processes and multi-stakeholder value frameworks. Notable accolades include the 2021 RADMA Best Paper Award (Digital Transformation Track) and multiple Research Excellence Awards from RMIT. His teaching and supervision span value-based procurement, shared value creation, and social impact in B2B markets. He actively mentors junior scholars and supervises PhD candidates across global networks. Key platforms include the Global Business Innovation Enabling Capability Platform and the Business and Human Rights Centre (BHRIGHT). Research trends in his publications address digital sales technologies, open innovation ecosystems, and circular economy platforms. Articles often analyze tensions arising from technology adoption, ethical considerations in B2B relationships, and cross-cultural sales dynamics. His work consistently emphasizes actionable insights for firms navigating complex stakeholder environments. Awards: 2021 RADMA Best Paper (Digital Transformation), 2020 RMIT Research Excellence (College & Graduate School), 2018 ANZMAC Best Paper (B2B Marketing) Industry Roles: Senior Advisor to B2B firms, Keynote Speaker at Industry Events Collaborations: LUT University, Global Business Innovation Platform, BHRIGHT Centre

Ree Jordanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Organizational Change
• Maverickism
• Innovation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ree Jordan is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the School of Business, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on organizational outliers, maverickism, and Indigenous leadership, emphasizing beneficial non-conformity and transformative change. She holds a PhD in Management from UQ and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Monash University. Her professional experience spans leadership development and organizational change across government, education, and not-for-profit sectors. Key research areas include mavericks' role in innovation, Indigenous women’s leadership, and decolonizing organizational practices. She has published widely in management journals and co-authored chapters on gender equality in leadership and Indigenous knowledge systems. Recent work includes exploring maverickism’s impact on radical organizational change and co-creating research with Indigenous knowledge holders. Her articles and conference presentations highlight the strategic value of non-conformity and culturally responsive leadership models.