Dr. Conny H. Antoni serves as a Senior Research Professor in Work, Industrial, and Organizational Psychology at the Department of ABO Psychology, University of Trier. Their research focuses on digital collaboration, team dynamics, and psychosocial risk management in modern work environments.
Dr. Lucie Kruse is a researcher at the Department of Informatics, University of Hamburg, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Virtual Reality (VR). Her work focuses on immersive user interfaces for cognitive and physical training, particularly for older adults and those with dementia. She has been an active member of the University of Hamburg's HCI group since 2018 and served on the Ethics Commission since 2023. Her research interests include: Virtual Reality Exergames Serious Games Assistive Technologies Accessibility in VR Mental Health Applications Her publications from 2021-2025 demonstrate expertise in designing VR systems for healthcare, analyzing age-related interaction patterns, and developing inclusive interfaces. She has received multiple awards including the 2024 Honorable Mention for Best Poster at ACM SUI and the 2023 Honorable Mention at ACM CHI. Scientific Awards: Honorable Mention for Best Poster Award at ACM SUI (2024) Runner-Up Prize at Metaverse for the Good (2024) Honorable Mention at ACM CHI'23 Interactive Demo (2023) Honorable Mention at ACM VRST (2021) She has supervised multiple theses on topics like AI agents for mental health, accessibility of chatbots for seniors, and VR exergame design. Her work spans collaborations with institutions like HITLab NZ and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute.
Milo Koretsky is a Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and Education at Tufts University, holding the McDonnell Family Bridge Professorship. He is Co-Director of the Institute for Research on Learning and Instruction and a CEEO Fellow at the Center for Engineering Education Outreach. His roles include editorial positions for journals like the International Journal of STEM Education and Chemical Engineering Education . Koretsky earned his BS and MS from UC San Diego and PhD from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. Prior to Tufts, he was at Oregon State University, where he pioneered curricular reforms and developed tools like the Concept Warehouse. His work focuses on engineering education research, instructional design, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Education : PhD (1991), MS (1985), and BS (1984) in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and UC San Diego. Affiliations : School of Engineering, Department of Education, and the IRLI at Tufts. Research Interests: Engineering education research, learning engagement, instructional technology, and organizational change. His group investigates disciplinary practice development, epistemic practices in engineering, and the transition from university to professional roles. Recent work emphasizes equity in STEM education and the role of social interactions in learning. Publications span 226+ articles, focusing on STEM education trends, virtual laboratory design, and pedagogical innovation. Notable contributions include adaptive learning modules and analyses of instructional technology impact. Awards : Donald R. Woods Lectureship, ASEE Hall of Fame, and William Elgin Wickenden Award. Teaching : Courses include Advanced Thermodynamics, Qualifying Papers, and Learning Assistant Seminars. Lab/Team : The Koretsky Group studies classroom engagement, technology tools, and faculty development. Current members include researchers like Sarah Kaczynski and Harpreet Auby.
Roy CHUA is a Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources and Associate Dean for Post-Experience Postgraduate Programmes at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior) from Columbia University and has held academic positions at Harvard Business School and Singapore Management University since 2008. His research focuses on creativity, cross-cultural management, leadership, and innovation in organizational contexts, particularly in Asian business ecosystems. Education: Ph.D., Management (Organizational Behavior), Columbia University (2008) M.A., Philosophy, Columbia University (Year not specified) B.Sc., First Class Honors, Computer and Information Services, National University of Singapore (1998) Research Interests: Dr. Chua's work examines how cultural factors influence creativity and innovation, including studies on cultural tightness, intercultural collaboration, and trust dynamics in global business environments. He has conducted groundbreaking research on gender disparities in creative processes and the impact of cultural diversity on organizational outcomes. His empirical studies often combine quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from multinational corporations and institutional data. Awards: Best Reviewer Award - Academy of Management Journal (2017) Multiple teaching awards including 'Mind Opener' MBA Award (2016) Academic excellence scholarships including Asia Life Gold Medal (1997) Research grants from Columbia University CIBER and other institutions Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral candidates in General Management and DBA programs Lead researcher on projects funded by Singapore Management University and international grants Collaborations with institutions like MIT Sloan and Harvard Business School Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives in organizational creativity and cross-cultural management at Lee Kong Chian School of Business, with active participation in global academic networks focused on Asia-Pacific business strategies.
Thomas W. Malone is the Patrick J. McGovern Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He holds joint appointments as Professor of Information Technology and Professor of Work and Organizational Studies. As founding director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, he leads pioneering research on how people and computers can connect intelligently. Previously, he founded the MIT Center for Coordination Science and co-directed the MIT Initiative on 'Inventing the Organizations of the 21st Century'. His teaching focuses on organizational design, IT, and leadership. His research examines how new organizations leverage information technology, with groundbreaking predictions about electronic business in 1987. Major works include the influential books The Future of Work (2004) and Superminds (2018). Research areas span: Collective Intelligence: Designing systems combining human and machine intelligence Organizational Structure: Decentralization, coordination, and future work models Climate Solutions: Crowdsourcing through Climate CoLab AI Implications: Human-AI collaboration in business strategy His publications demonstrate consistent focus on collective problem-solving, with recent emphasis on AI-workforce integration, remote team intelligence, and computational group metrics. Key research projects include the Collective Intelligence Design Lab, Minglr, Climate CoLab, and Measuring Collective Intelligence. Honors include an honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich . He co-founded four software companies and holds 11 patents in collaboration systems and organizational modeling. He directs the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence, leading interdisciplinary teams on global challenges. Current initiatives explore AI-enhanced prediction markets, collective intelligence genomes, and hybrid human-machine systems for organizational design.
Leslie A. DeChurch is a Professor and Department Chair at Northwestern University's School of Communication. She holds courtesy appointments in Management & Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management and Psychology at Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences. Her research focuses on organizational leadership, teamwork, multiteam systems, and human-AI collaboration, with applications in space exploration, Renaissance leadership, and virtual teams. PhD in Organizational Psychology, Florida International University MS in Organizational Psychology, Florida International University BS in Communication, University of Miami DeChurch established the ATLAS lab (Advancing Teams, Leaders, and Systems) to study leadership and teamwork through experiments, meta-analyses, and field studies. Her work spans space missions (NASA), virtual organizational effectiveness (NSF CAREER award), and historical leadership in Renaissance Florence. Recent publications highlight team diversity, communication networks in extreme environments, and human-AI collaboration. Awards include Fellowships from APA, APS, and SIOP. She served as President of INGRoup and co-edited *Multiteam Systems: An Organization Form for Dynamic and Complex Environments*. 2024/2023 Sage Publishing Awards for leadership research NSF CAREER Grant (2011-2017) Editorial leadership and National Research Council committee roles Her courses include organizational leadership, team decision-making, and managing AI. She directs the immersive Leading a Renaissance program in Florence, Italy.
Dawn Laux serves as Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Professor of Practice in the School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University. She concurrently holds the position of Division Head for Military Science and Technology and chairs the Purdue University Teaching Academy. With over 15 years of service since 2007, Dr. Laux teaches undergraduate information governance courses and has earned recognition including the Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2019) and induction into Purdue's Book of Great Teachers (2023). Her educational background includes: PhD in Human Computer Interaction, Iowa State University (2014) MS in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University (2007) BS in Business Education and Office Administration, Ball State University (1994) Dr. Laux's research centers on data governance, computer-supported collaborative learning, and student persistence in technology education. She investigates technology acceptance, recruitment of women and minorities into IT, database management, and information governance frameworks. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications to enhance student engagement and diversity in computing fields. Analysis of her publications (2011-2016) reveals consistent focus on educational technology interventions, particularly examining virtual communities for student persistence, diversity initiatives in computing, and classroom technology adoption. Her research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of information systems, educational psychology, and social computing principles with practical applications in higher education settings. Her distinguished recognition includes: Book of Great Teachers, Purdue University (2023) Academic Leadership Program Fellow, Big Ten Academic Alliance (2022-2023) Teaching Academy Member, Purdue University (2019) Charles B. Murphy Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching (2019) College of Technology Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award (2014-2015) Teaching for Tomorrow Fellowship Award (2013-2014) Bringing 10 years of pre-academic industry experience from Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union and Insight Communications, Dr. Laux integrates practical IT expertise into her teaching and leadership. Her administrative roles encompass academic program oversight and military technology education initiatives, supported by her active participation in the National Center for Women and Information Technology Academic Alliance since 2011. As Division Head of Military Science and Technology, Dr. Laux leads specialized technology education programs while chairing the university-wide Teaching Academy to advance pedagogical excellence across Purdue's academic units.
Dr. Farzan Sasangohar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Mike and Sugar Barnes Faculty Fellowship. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Houston Methodist Hospital's Center for Outcomes Research and Department of Surgery. His academic roles include affiliations with the Environmental and Occupational Health, Biomedical Engineering, and multiple centers focused on health technologies and systems design. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering (Human Factors Engineering), University of Toronto (2015) Research Interests: Human factors in healthcare delivery and telehealth systems Wearable technology for stress/health monitoring Crisis management team cognition and decision-making Remote patient monitoring systems Mental health self-management interventions Awards: Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award (HFES, 2023) Dr. Hamed K. Eldin Early Career Award (2022) William C. Howell Young Investigator Award (2021) TEES Young Faculty Fellow (2021) Nominated for Ergonomics Journal Best Paper (2021) Advising & Grants: Mentored over 15 graduate students including Dr. Mahnoosh Sadeghi (PhD 2023) Recipient of NSF PATHS-UP Engineering Research Center funding Active grants in offshore worker fatigue management and telehealth integration Labs/Teams: Director of the Applied Cognitive Ergonomics Lab (ACE-lab) , focusing on human-system interactions in healthcare, aviation, and disaster management. Current projects include: - Wearable stress monitoring systems - Telehealth integration frameworks - Crisis team cognition analysis
Overview Lindsay Larson is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. She focuses on how advanced technologies reshape teamwork dynamics, particularly in human-AI collaborations and geographically distributed science teams. Her work integrates organizational behavior, psychology, communication, and human-computer interaction. Education & Career PhD and MA in Media, Technology, and Society (Northwestern University) BS in Psychology (University of Florida) Postdoctoral Research Associate at UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School Prior faculty position at Florida International University's College of Business Research Focus Her research explores interpersonal dynamics in technologically-advanced teams, emphasizing leadership challenges and collaboration in digital environments. Key themes include: Ethical implications of AI in team decision-making Virtual team coordination across global time zones Psychological impacts of automation on workplace roles Awards & Recognition Psych of Tech Institute Dissertation Honorable Mention INGRoup J. Richard Hackman Award Finalist Professional Contributions Publications appear in top journals like Academy of Management Discoveries , Leadership Quarterly , and Small Group Research . Active in interdisciplinary academic communities bridging tech and organizational studies.
Ulf Hedestig is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics, Umeå University. Based in MIT building, Umeå, Sweden, he focuses on technology-mediated education and digital government research. Contact: ulf.hedestig@umu.se , +46 90 786 61 32. Research Themes : IoT in public spaces, user-centered design, digitalization in education and government, mobile learning environments, knowledge transfer challenges Recent Trends : 2020 work on IoT urban applications, 2018 publications on China's digital strategies and O2O business models Key Collaborations : Mikael Söderström, Daniel Forest, Victor Kaptelinin Scientific Recognition : Excellent Teacher pedagogical qualification Distinguished University Teacher educational qualification
Sonja Paus-Buzink is an Assistant Professor in Human Factors at TU Delft’s Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in the Human-Centered Design department. Her research focuses on integrating human factors/usability evaluation into medical device and healthcare service design, emphasizing inclusive design perspectives. She teaches courses on human factors, usability, and medical device regulation, supervising students in research and graduation projects. Academic Background: PhD from TU Delft (Medisign Research Group), co-funded by Catharina Hospital, focusing on patient safety in image-based surgical procedures and VR/AR simulation tools. Postdoctoral work on surgical skillslabs and scientific coordination of the European Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Program. Previously a Managing Human Factors Specialist at UL-Wiklund R&D, advising medical device manufacturers on regulatory compliance. Research Interests: Human factors, ergonomics, medical device design, patient safety, inclusive design, surgical training, and healthcare technology. Her work bridges clinical, engineering, and psychological disciplines to enhance healthcare outcomes. Awards: Summa Cum Laude MSc in Industrial Design Engineering (TU Delft). Best IDE Graduate of the Year award at TU Delft. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations with medical institutes, simulator companies, and organizations like the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). Her research emphasizes cross-disciplinary teamwork to address challenges in surgical training and medical device usability. Labs/Teams: Engaged with TU Delft’s Medisign research group and skillslab initiatives. Active in developing tools for surgical training and patient safety in operating rooms.
Konstantinos KANAVOURAS is a Doctoral Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) within the University of Luxembourg, specifically in the Space Systems Engineering research group (SpaSys). He is advised by Prof. Andreas Hein and focuses on model-based systems engineering, software development, and aerospace engineering applications in satellite systems. His research integrates agile methodologies and machine learning for spacecraft design and anomaly detection. Kanavouras holds a Master’s degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2021) and contributed as an avionics engineer to ESA’s AcubeSAT nanosatellite project under the Fly Your Satellite! program. His work emphasizes lightweight data management tools, PocketQube missions like POQUITO, and fractionated satellite systems for planetary observation. His publications highlight trends in small satellite development, including agile systems engineering practices, thermal anomaly detection via machine learning, and adapting space projects to remote collaboration (e.g., during the pandemic). Key projects include the University of Luxembourg’s first PocketQube mission (POQUITO) and lean approaches to spacecraft subsystems. Current affiliations include the SpaSys group at SnT, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration between systems engineering and software development. No scientific awards are listed, but his work aligns with cutting-edge space technologies and mission design.
Rajiv Sabherwal is Distinguished Professor and Edwin & Karlee Bradberry Chair in the Information Systems department at the Walton College of Business , University of Arkansas . A Fellow of IEEE, AIS, and Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association, he has performed numerous editorial roles including Editor-in-Chief for IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and co-Deputy Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Strategic Information Systems . Education: PhD in Information Systems (University of Pittsburgh), Post Graduate Diploma in Management (IIM Calcutta), BE in Electronics Engineering (Regional Engineering College, Bhopal University) Research Interests focus on information technology management, knowledge processes, and strategic alignment. His work examines digital transformation, virtual teams, and societal impacts of generative AI, with publications in MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Management Science . Awards include: AIS LEO lifetime achievement award Fellow of IEEE Fellow of Association for Information Systems Fellow of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association Recent Publications analyze IT investment strategies, cultural heritage preservation through technology, pandemic-era digital challenges, and mobile app security. His work appears in journals like Journal of Information Technology , Computers in Human Behavior , and Journal of Global Information Technology Management .
Päivi Häkkinen is a **Professor and Vice Director** at the **Finnish Institute for Educational Research (FIER)**, part of the University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, particularly in collaborative problem-solving, computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL), and the integration of virtual/augmented reality in education. She leads projects like the EDUCA Flagship for future education and LearnDigi , exploring digitalization in learning. Research Interests: She investigates ICT integration in education, learning analytics, and the cognitive and social dynamics of collaborative learning. Her work emphasizes remote collaboration mechanisms, digital tools for assessment, and AI-driven educational innovation. Key Projects: EDUCA Flagship: Addresses future education challenges through interdisciplinary research. LearnDigi: Examines technology’s role in knowledge construction and digitalization impacts. METEOR: Enhances transversal skills for early career researchers via teamwork methodologies. Recent Work Trends: Her publications analyze joint attention in remote collaboration, AI-human partnerships in education, and neural bases of problem-solving. She emphasizes practical applications for teachers and educators. Labs/Teams: Active in FIER and LearnDigi, focusing on collaborative learning design and technology evaluation.
Eva Langvik is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on depression, health psychology, personality assessment, and occupational psychology. She has extensively published on topics such as moral stress in law enforcement, workplace well-being, and psychological factors in cardiovascular health. Her research interests include the intersection of personality traits and health outcomes, particularly in high-stress professions like policing. Studies often address stress management, organizational support systems, and the psychological impact of working with child abuse cases. Recent articles highlight her analysis of police employees’ experiences with workload and organizational resources, as well as investigations into public perception of offenders and patient experiences in clinical settings. She collaborates with institutions like the NTNU Department of Psychology and the Trøndelag Police District.