Matthew Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. His affiliations include roles as Director of Graduate Studies and regional director for the Learning Games Initiative, a multi-institute research collective focused on game archiving and education. His research spans video game studies, media literacy, military entertainment, and the cultural history of video games. He explores play theory, media and war, and the intersection of media production with new technologies. The 15 most recent articles highlight his focus on video game studies, transmedia narratives, and the cultural implications of gaming. These works cover topics from Nintendo Amiibo to slow game time mechanics in Red Dead Redemption 2, with recurring themes of military representation and ludic storytelling. Matthew Payne has co-edited notable works including How to Play Video Games and Joystick Soldiers , emphasizing collaborative approaches to game studies and critical analysis of military gaming.
Abdallah Houcheimi is a researcher at Åbo Akademi University's School of Business and Economics within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His work focuses on critical e-commerce mechanisms and emerging market digitalization challenges. His research expertise centers on online retailing ecosystems , with particular emphasis on: Secure payment system design and consumer trust dynamics Product information architecture for conversion optimization E-commerce adaptation in developing economies like Lebanon His work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to industry innovation and infrastructure. Analysis of his recent publications reveals an evolving research trajectory from context-specific market studies (Lebanon 2022) toward fundamental e-tailing mechanics (global payment systems and product information 2024). This progression demonstrates increasing focus on universal digital commerce frameworks applicable across diverse regulatory and cultural environments. Houcheimi actively publishes in peer-reviewed venues including the Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce and WorldCIST proceedings, with multiple open-access publications showing significant download metrics (70+ for payment systems paper). His collaborative work with J. Mezei indicates established research partnerships in information systems.
Professor Crystal Abidin is a prominent digital anthropologist and ethnographer specializing in influencer cultures, social media pop cultures, and internet fame dynamics. She holds a Professorship at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, alongside roles as Director of the Influencer Ethnography Research Lab and Deputy Director of the Korea Research Centre. Her research spans 100+ publications, 12 special issues, and 6 authored/edited books, with a focus on Asia Pacific contexts. Key roles include: ARC DECRA Fellow (2019-2024) Editor-in-Chief of Media International Australia Founder of TikTok Cultures Research Network Associate Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child Her research interests emphasize: Influencer labor and platform governance Cross-cultural digital practices Activism and identity expression online Children's media engagement Notable awards include WA Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2022), Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2018), and Pacific Standard's Top Thinkers Under 30 (2016). Her work frequently addresses: Ethical concerns in influencer marketing Platform-specific content creation Racial and gender dynamics in social media Global-local interplay in digital cultures Current initiatives include advancing TikTok cultures research and co-editing interdisciplinary volumes on influencer marketing and digital child safety.
Marshall L. Fisher is the UPS Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on retailing and supply chain management, with notable work in dynamic pricing, omnichannel operations, and workforce optimization. Academic Affiliation: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Research Themes: Retail innovation, supply chain responsiveness, labor economics Recent Trends: Real-time pricing algorithms, inventory-demand interactions, digital transformation Scientific Recognition: INFORMS Kimball Medal (2007) POMS Fellow (2005) INFORMS Fellow (2002) NAE Election (1994) Academic Contributions: Pioneering work on Lagrangian relaxation in integer programming (1981), Edelman Prize-winning liquid gas optimization, and groundbreaking research on retail staffing and training effectiveness. His teaching includes courses on global supply chain management and AI in business.
Monica Sklar is an Associate Professor and Curator of the Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection at the University of Georgia, affiliated with the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors. She holds a Ph.D. in Design-History & Culture from the University of Minnesota (2010). Education: Ph.D. in Design-History & Culture, University of Minnesota (2010) Research Interests: Dr. Sklar’s work focuses on subcultural identity formation through dress, museum digitization practices, and post-custodial archiving. Her research explores how aesthetics, production, and consumption shape communities, particularly in late-20th century U.S. subcultures like punk. She also investigates metadata frameworks for improving accessibility to cultural heritage collections. Articles Overview: Her recent publications analyze punk fashion’s cyclical influence, user experience challenges in museum archives, and Syrian clothing preservation. Key themes include cultural heritage preservation, digital humanities applications, and the intersection of fashion with consumer behavior and identity. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award (2010, University of Minnesota) UGA Jr. Faculty Research Grant, Pasold Foundation, and Willson Center funding Advising & Grants: Mentored multiple graduate and undergraduate students in research projects, including those winning Costume Society of America awards. Active in securing institutional and private grants to support her work. Labs/Teams: Curates the Historic Clothing and Textiles Collection at UGA and leads initiatives like the Inter-Institutional Archive Search Portal. Serves as Vice President of Education for the Costume Society of America, advocating for diversity and educational outreach in fashion studies.
Michel Laroche serves as Professor of Marketing and holds the Royal Bank Distinguished Professorship at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. He maintains active research leadership through editorship of the Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences and extensive scholarly contributions across global marketing domains. His educational background includes a Diplôme d'ingénieur from École Centrale de Paris, M.S.E. from Johns Hopkins, and M.Ph./Ph.D. from Columbia University, complemented by an honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Guelph. This multidisciplinary foundation underpins his research approach. Consumer behavior modeling Social media/digital marketing analytics Cross-cultural retailing dynamics Advertising effectiveness in global contexts Internet of Things consumer adoption Artificial intelligence in marketing systems His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in digital consumer behavior, with recent work examining social commerce cultural dynamics, TikTok authenticity metrics, and pandemic-driven media consumption patterns. Articles consistently integrate technological advancement with deep cultural analysis. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Recipient of the Jacques-Rousseau Medal for multidisciplinary research Living Legend of Marketing Award (HEC-Montreal) Hans B. Thorelli Award for international marketing research JBR Outstanding Associate Editor Award (namesake) Laroche has supervised 64 M.Sc. and 27 Ph.D. theses while securing major funding from SSHRC and FQRSC. His editorial leadership spans 16 years as Managing Editor of the Journal of Business Research and current Editor-in-Chief role at CJAS , establishing significant infrastructure for marketing scholarship. Professional service includes presidential roles in ASAC and AMS, plus extensive journal editorial board participation.
Dr Filipa Antunes is a Lecturer in Humanities at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities and the Comics Studies Research Group. She specializes in media industries, genre studies (particularly children's horror and family entertainment), and childhood/family media cultures. Her PhD from the University of East Anglia (2016) focused on Film, Television, and Media Studies, complemented by an MA in Film Studies from University College London (2011) and an MA in Screenwriting from the London Film School (2009). She holds a BA in Communication Sciences (Journalism) from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2008). Her research examines media regulation, paratexts, and the intersection of horror with childhood. Key works include *Children Beware!* (2020), analyzing the PG-13 rating’s impact on children’s horror media, and co-editing *The Nightmare Before Christmas* (2025), exploring stop-motion animation’s cultural significance. Recent articles address Netflix’s branding strategies for *Stranger Things* and the role of fear in youth horror television. Award-winning scholar (no explicit awards listed), Filipa teaches courses like *Cultural and Creative Industries* and *Visual Cultures*. She mentors PhD students and contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications. Her work bridges media history, industry practices, and audience reception, emphasizing the evolving dynamics of family entertainment and horror genres.
Lív Maria Róadóttir Jæger serves as a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Faculty of Faroese Language and Literature, University of the Faroe Islands. Holding a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Copenhagen, she is an influential contemporary poet whose experimental works bridge academic philosophy and artistic practice through innovative multimedia formats and public interventions. Her academic background includes: Master of Arts (mag.art.) in Philosophy, University of Copenhagen (awarded March 5, 2012) Jæger's creative practice centers on poetry and phenomenology, manifested through radical experimentation with form and medium. She pioneers techniques including xerographic poetry, pergament manuscripts, lithographic texts, and multimedia installations that transform philosophical concepts into tangible artistic experiences. Her work consistently engages with urgent contemporary issues—from Gaza conflict commentary to social media critique—while celebrating the expressive potential of the Faroese language through fragmented syntax, multilingual elements, and material innovation. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward interdisciplinary collaboration and expanded poetic forms. Through the SUPERVISJÓN collective, she has systematically dismantled poetry's traditional boundaries, producing street interventions, textile art, sound installations, and digital works that challenge conventional distinctions between literature, visual art, and public space. This body of work demonstrates remarkable thematic consistency in addressing political power structures, psychological states, and environmental concerns while maintaining deep roots in Faroese linguistic and cultural identity. No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the available information. In her academic capacity, Jæger teaches creative writing within the Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts program and has co-edited student anthologies like RITLIST II: Antologi (2023). She has contributed to institutional development through consultancy work on sustainability recommendations for the University of the Faroe Islands (2021), demonstrating engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries. While formal graduate students aren't listed, her editorial work indicates active mentorship of emerging Faroese writers. Jæger's primary creative ecosystem is the SUPERVISJÓN collaboration, which functions as both artistic laboratory and cultural platform. This collective enables her poetry to transcend the page through annual Ólavsøkuframsýningin exhibitions, transforming public spaces with wall poems, textile installations, and multimedia performances that engage the Faroese community in contemporary artistic discourse.
Ai Hisano is an Associate Professor at the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies within the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo, Japan. She specializes in cultural and business history, with a focus on capitalism, technology, and sensory experience. Her research explores how businesses shape consumer culture through visual and sensory aesthetics, particularly in the food industry. Hisano holds a PhD in History from the University of Delaware, where she focused on the historical interplay between capitalism and visual aesthetics in food production. Her academic career includes postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard Business School and teaching positions at Kyoto University. She has received prestigious awards, including the Hagley Prize in Business History (2020) and the Shimizu Hiroshi Book Award (2020) for her book Visualizing Taste: How Business Changed the Look of What You Eat . She has authored numerous articles on topics such as emotional labor in early 20th-century Japanese retail, the role of cellophane in self-service food retailing, and the standardization of food colors in the U.S. Her research interests extend to the history of the senses, consumer capitalism, and interdisciplinary approaches to business history. Hisano has led international workshops, served on editorial boards for journals like Enterprise & Society , and contributed to media discussions on food aesthetics and consumer culture.
Dal Chodha serves as Pathway Leader for the BA Fashion Communication: Image and Promotion program at Central Saint Martins , University of the Arts London. As Editor-in-chief of Archivist Addendum , they bridge fashion journalism with academic discourse, contributing to i-D , Modern Matter , and Wallpaper* . Focus areas: Fashion Communication, Visual Culture, Cultural Studies Key themes: Luxury branding, political narratives in fashion, digital media impact Their critical analyses (2019-2023) dissected industry shifts like Celine's printemps 26 collection, Dior 's couture revival, and the paradoxes of Tom Ford 's Haider Ackermann transition. Projects like SHOW NOTES (2020) and You gotta keep your head straight about clothes (2023) employ hybrid journalistic-poetic formats to interrogate fashion's role in societal structures. Collaborations include Waste Yarn Project (tactile fashion writing), Fashion in Film Festival (curated 'Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature'), and SHOWstudio roundtables questioning fashion criticism's digital-age evolution.
Arul Mishra is a David Eccles Professor of Marketing at the University of Utah , affiliated with the David Eccles School of Business . Her academic career spans roles such as Faculty Fellow and Emerging Scholar , focusing on consumer behavior and decision-making processes. Ph.D. in Marketing , University of Iowa MBA in Marketing Bachelor in Mathematics and Physics Her research explores consumer decision-making , behavioral promotions , risk perception , and financial decision-making , utilizing methodologies like predictive analytics and machine learning . Recent publications investigate topics such as clustering algorithms , temporal decision-making , and spatial bias . Arul Mishra has received prestigious awards including the David Eccles Professor title and the Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Journal of Consumer Research . Her work has been featured in top-tier journals like Marketing Science and Psychological Science , with popular mentions in Scientific American and The Wall Street Journal .
Kaisa Lund is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School of Business and Economics , Linnaeus University. Her teaching focuses on sensory marketing, digital marketing, scientific methods, and bachelor theses supervision. Research Interests: Consumer information processing Judgment and decision making Branding Sensory marketing Retail atmospheric strategies Food and health marketing Scientific Awards: Finalist, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Best Paper Award (2019) Award for Best Paper in 'Food and Health' Track at the AMA Winter Conference (2018) Industry Collaborations: Extensive experience with Beiersdorf AG (Nivea producer) and ICA (Sweden's leading food retailer). Has presented to executives at IKEA, Beiersdorf AG, ICA, and the Swedish Marketing Confederation. Media Coverage: Research (notably in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science) has been featured in over 100 outlets including New York Times , Washington Post , Newsweek , and Fox .
Brian Harman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. With extensive experience teaching at UK and Irish higher education institutions, including the University of Reading, De Montfort University, University of Limerick, and the National University of Ireland, Brian is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as External Examiner for Postgraduate Marketing programs at Bournemouth University (2020-2024). His pedagogical approach integrates research insights, earning recognition for innovative teaching practices. Consumer behavior Consumer psychology Persuasion techniques Behavioral science applications Brian’s research explores how consumers can achieve happier, healthier, and more sustainable lives through adaptive marketplace strategies. His work spans diverse contexts, including endurance athletics, social marketing for road safety, and psychological principles for consumer decision-making. He actively participates in the Marketing and Consumer Studies Research Centre and welcomes PhD applications focused on consumer behavior themes. Recent publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology with marketing in areas such as pandemic resilience among athletes, fear appeals for public safety campaigns, and behavioral insights for everyday consumer decisions. Brian’s industry background as a market researcher enriches his academic contributions.
Professor Kamilla Elliott is a distinguished academic in Literature and Media at Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Professorship in English and Creative Writing, specializing in intermedial adaptation theory, Victorian literature, and the intersection of British fiction with visual media. Her career includes teaching at UC Berkeley and Harvard University, alongside extensive research on picture identification in Gothic and Victorian fiction. Educated at the University of Colorado (B.A., 1980), Boston University (postgraduate film, 1981–82), Harvard’s adult education program (A.L.M., 1991), and Harvard University (Ph.D., 1996), her expertise spans interdisciplinary studies of literature, film, and new media. Notable publications include Theorizing Adaptation (2020) and Portraiture and British Gothic Fiction (2012). Her research explores literature’s relationship with painting, photography, and digital media, with a focus on British 19th-century texts. She actively contributes to adaptation studies through editorial roles ( Journal of Adaptation in Film and Performance ) and global conferences. Awards include the Jim Welsh Prize for long-term excellence in adaptation studies. Elliott teaches Victorian literature, film adaptations, and media studies, integrating problem-based learning. She leads projects on adaptation theory and picture identification, including a forthcoming sequel on Victorian fiction (1836–1918). Her work bridges historical and contemporary media practices, emphasizing interdisciplinary dialogue.
Cécile Michel is a renowned Assyriologist holding dual roles as a Senior Researcher at CNRS (France) and Professor at Universität Hamburg (Germany). She specializes in the history of Upper Mesopotamia and Anatolia during the second millennium BCE, focusing on private archives, literacy, material culture, and ethical research practices. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in analyzing cuneiform tablets and ancient textiles. Michel leads the 'Ethics' working group within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) at Hamburg and coordinates international projects like the RFA09 (CT scanning sealed tablets) and RFE04 (Assyrian manuscript culture). Education details are not explicitly provided, but her career highlights include: Doctor honoris causa from Copenhagen University (2017) and Hamburg University (2023) President of the International Association for Assyriology (2014–2018) Scientific delegate at CNRS's Scientific Integrity Mission Recipient of the Knight of the Legion of Honor (2019) Her research interests span: Materiality of cuneiform tablets and digital preservation Gender roles in ancient societies Archival literacy and education Textile archaeology and trade networks Her documentaries, such as Thus speaks Taram-Kubi (2016) and Cuneiform script: writing and calculating (2017), have garnered international acclaim. She actively promotes ethical practices in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, including work on safeguarding manuscripts from Timbuktu and Nepal. Key grants and projects include leadership roles in the SFB 950 ‘Manuscript Cultures’ (2011–2020) and Cluster of Excellence UWA (2019–2025). Her research teams collaborate globally, integrating archaeology, digital humanities, and experimental archaeology to decode ancient texts and artifacts.
