جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Social Policy
• Construction Industry Impact
• Youth Homelessness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jemma Bridgeman is a Researcher at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, working within WISERD's Building Social Value and Fair Work Project. She focuses on social procurement in construction and its impact on marginalized communities' access to education and employment in Wales. Her research explores the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act's effects and collaborations between construction and civil society organizations. Her work includes co-developing SROI studies to evaluate construction training initiatives reducing youth homelessness and analyzing school exclusion practices across the UK. She has led projects like the Excluded Lives study, examining school exclusion policies and costs. Notable outputs include the CITB's Clean Slate Cymru Toolkit for ex-offender reintegration and reports like A Roadmap to Ending Youth Homelessness in Wales . Research interests span social value measurement, construction industry social impact, education policy, fair work practices, and youth homelessness. Her recent articles address school exclusion narratives, parent participation dynamics, and infrastructure's role in student behavior. Jemma's career bridges academia and policy, with collaborations across government, NGOs, and industry. She contributes to Cardiff University's research on participatory democracies and workplace practices, emphasizing marginalized voices in policy design.

Nadia Zahoorمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Alliances
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nadia Zahoor is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Strategy at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management. She previously taught at the University of Strathclyde, University of Central Lancashire, and University of Huddersfield. She holds a PhD in Management from the Huddersfield Business School and an MBA (Distinction) in International Business from the University of Greenwich Business School. Her research focuses on strategic alliances, innovation, SME internationalization, and sustainability practices in emerging markets. Key areas include alliance networks dynamics, SME value creation, and contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 8, 9, 11, 16). Her work has been supported by £48,000+ in grants and published in journals like British Journal of Management and International Small Business Journal . Nadia sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Asia Business Studies and has received awards such as the Top Cited Article (2020–2021) and Best Paper at AIB MENA 2021. She collaborates globally and supervises PhD students in strategic alliances, SME internationalization, and sustainability. Her teaching emphasizes interactive learning in strategy, entrepreneurship, and international business.

Scott A. Snellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Management
• Human Capital Strategy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Scott A. Snell is the Eleanor and Philip Rust Chair in Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business. He teaches strategic management courses and works internationally with senior executives to align organizational strategy with talent investments. His research explores human capital strategy, knowledge transfer mechanisms, and global organizational challenges. Education: B.A. from Miami University, M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Business from Michigan State University Prior Appointments: Former Professor at Cornell University's Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies and Penn State's Smeal College of Business Current Roles: Professor of Business Administration, Board Member for SHRM, Editor for multiple academic journals His research integrates strategic management with human resource practices, focusing on: Strategic execution frameworks Intellectual capital configurations Global HRM challenges Knowledge integration for competitive advantage Organizational learning architectures Selected publications demonstrate expertise in: Strategic transformation models Human capital measurement International business strategies Workforce flexibility solutions Organizational capability building Academic-practitioner integration Scientific achievements include: International HRM Scholarly Research Award (Academy of Management) Multiple top-tier journal editorial board memberships Leading academic-practitioner collaborations Foundational contributions to HRM theory Dr. Snell has: Advised Fortune 500 companies (AstraZeneca, Shell, etc.) Developed executive education programs for global leaders Contributed to SHRM's strategic direction Created case studies used worldwide

Gerrit Samesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digitalization
• Industry 4.0
• ERP Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gerrit Sames is a Professor of General Business Administration at Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences (THM), specializing in Organization with a focus on ERP systems. He has held leadership roles in industry, including Managing Director positions at Buderus Heiztechnik GmbH and Schott-Rohrglas GmbH, and served on the Board of Schott Solar AG. His research focuses on digitalization, Industry 4.0, and SMEs, with publications analyzing digital maturity models, business process transformation, and workforce implications. Affiliation: Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences (THM) Email: gerrit.sames@w.thm.de Research Interests: Digitalization, Industry 4.0, ERP systems, SME transformation, IT maturity models, and business process optimization. His work emphasizes practical frameworks for digital positioning and addressing organizational challenges. Recent Publications: 15+ studies on digitalization trends in SMEs, including comparative analyses between Germany and Japan, maturity models for Industry 4.0, and IT security classifications. Conference Contributions: Expert panelist at Bundestag discussions, Hannover Messe presentations, and contributions to IoT and automation congresses.

• Physical Activity Promotion
• Youth Development
• Sport-for-Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lara Andrews serves as a Lecturer in Physical Activity & Wellbeing (Teaching) at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Health, where she is also Co-Director of Te Hau Kori – Centre for Physical Activity and Wellbeing. A Māori academic of Ngati Ruanui descent, she brings unique expertise from her dual career as an elite athlete (95 international caps for NZ White Sox softball team) and scholar. Her work focuses on developing culturally responsive physical activity programs that integrate mātauranga Māori with contemporary wellbeing science. Her educational background includes: PhD in Human Development and Family Science, University of Delaware (2010-2022) Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science, University of Delaware (2013-2015) Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, University of Delaware (2015-2013) Dr. Andrews' research centers on physical activity promotion across the lifespan, with emphasis on youth development through sport, whānau (family) engagement in physical literacy, and culturally capable workforce development. Her work uniquely bridges academic scholarship with practical sport applications, informed by her experience as the first NZ female to play professional softball in the United States. She specializes in creating pathways to higher education through sport while building youth confidence, self-esteem, and skills. Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on family involvement in sport and physical literacy development, with recent work emphasizing culturally responsive approaches to physical activity promotion. The 2022 publications particularly highlight Māori perspectives on whānau engagement in sport settings and their impact on rangatahi (youth) development. Among her professional recognitions: Te Kei - Māori Academic Development Programme (2023) Te Arawai Ako Fellowship (Associate Fellow) (2022) Advance HE Associate Fellowship (2023) Dr. Andrews currently supervises doctoral research on physical activity experiences among Cook Islands women in Aotearoa New Zealand and leads significant grant-funded research including a Health Research Council project on Pacific Peoples' physical activity participation and development of an Adolescent and Child Physical Activity Questionnaire. She serves on multiple committees including the VUW University Blues Sports Committee and Sport NZ Balance is Better Champion program. As Co-Director of Te Hau Kori, she provides strategic leadership in designing and developing teaching programs, with particular focus on the newly established Master of Physical Activity and Hauora (MPAH) and related postgraduate qualifications developed in consultation with Sport New Zealand.

Nicolai Fabianمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Transformation
• Knowledge Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicolai Fabian is a researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, specializing in Digital Transformation and its intersections with organizational strategy, ethics, and technology. His work addresses critical challenges in digital governance, artificial intelligence applications, and business model innovation for SMEs. Key Research Areas: Digital Transformation, Knowledge Engineering, AI Ethics, and Digital Governance. Recent Collaborations: Frequent co-authorship with scholars like Dong, Broekhuizen, and Verhoef on topics spanning cybersecurity, digital trace data, and platform dynamics. Research Trends (2022–2025): Focuses on the dual-edged impacts of digitalization, from economic value creation in SMEs to dystopian risks in AI and cybersecurity. Explores how organizations adapt to digital disruption through strategic learning, ethical frameworks, and data-driven governance. Network & Visibility: Active in international collaborations and cited across multidisciplinary domains, reflecting his engagement with global research communities.

Dorra YAHIAOUIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Business
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dorra YAHIAOUI is a senior professor and director of the Center for Research and Excellence in International Business at Kedge Business School. She also serves as head of the "Human Resource Management" research group at EuroMed Research Business Institute, where she contributes to advancing research in international business practices and human resource management across diverse cultural contexts. Her educational background includes: PhD in Management Sciences from the University of Lyon III (France) ITP certification from the International Teachers Program at London Business School MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) certification from The Myers Briggs Company France Women in Education Leadership certification from Harvard University Graduate School of Education Dorra YAHIAOUI's research focuses on international comparisons of managerial practices, the innovation process within multinationals, parent-subsidiary relationships, internationalization strategy, and management in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in cross-cultural business environments, examining how organizations adapt their human resource practices across different national contexts. She has made significant contributions to understanding the complexities of managing multinational enterprises during periods of turbulence and crisis. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on international business challenges, human resource management in multinational contexts, sustainability issues, and consumer behavior in post-pandemic environments. The research spans diverse geographical regions including Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and Europe, reflecting her global perspective on business management. Key themes include digital transformation, organizational resilience during crises, cross-cultural management practices, and sustainable business practices across different institutional contexts. Dorra YAHIAOUI has served as a visiting professor at various partner universities in Russia, the United States, Italy, Cyprus, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Togo, Cameroon, and other countries, sharing her expertise internationally. She also works as an international consultant for several major groups across different countries, applying her research insights to real-world business challenges.

• Economics
• Gender Studies
• Development Economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Catherine Bros is a Researcher at Université de Tours, affiliated with the College of Law, Economics and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on economics, gender studies, and social norms, particularly in India and South Asia. Discipline: Economics Contact: catherine.bros@univ-tours.fr Her research explores themes such as gender economics, labor market dynamics, caste systems, and public goods provision. She analyzes skill mismatches, microfinance impacts, pandemic-induced poverty, and land tenure issues in developing economies. Scientific publications highlight regional economic disparities, social fragmentation, and institutional challenges in India. Her work combines empirical analysis with policy evaluation, emphasizing the intersection of cultural norms and economic outcomes.

• Public Procurement
• Innovation Management
• SME Competitiveness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Timo Tammi is a Visiting Researcher at the Business School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. He actively contributes to the Applied Business, Law and Economics Research Group (ABLE) and has been involved in research projects since 2018, focusing on public procurement of innovations and SME competitiveness. Role: Researcher Affiliation: Business School, University of Eastern Finland Research Interests: Tammi’s scholarly work spans public procurement, innovation management, wellness tourism, and behavioral economics. His studies explore SMEs' strategic procurement capabilities, trust dynamics in cooperative memberships, and cross-cultural motivations in wellness tourism. His research often integrates quantitative analysis with policy evaluation, addressing how e-procurement platforms and training programs can mitigate barriers for SMEs in public sector contracts. Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2016–2024) cover topics such as SME market orientation in public procurement, contractual preferences in innovation projects, and wellness tourism preferences across Finland, Russia, and Lithuania. These works employ empirical methods to analyze how network partners, incentives, and cultural factors influence procurement success and tourist behavior. Grants and Projects: Tammi has participated in funded initiatives like the Karelian Wellness project (Karelia CBC programme) and research supported by the Finnish Cultural Foundation. His collaborations extend to institutions in Sweden, France, and Lithuania, reflecting his international research engagement.

• Platform Economy
• Labour Economics
• Digital Economies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Funda Ustek Spilda is a Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford, where she coordinates the Fairwork network and its global projects. Her primary focus is on labor conditions in the platform economy, addressing issues of ethics, fairness, and justice through action research. She holds a D.Phil in Sociology (2015) and an MSc in Comparative Social Policy (2010), both from the University of Oxford. Her doctoral research examined survival strategies of women workers in Turkey's informal labor market. Her roles include leading the Fairwork Foundation, which evaluates labor practices of digital platforms, and managing projects such as Fairwork for AI and Fairwork in Ghana . She previously held postdoctoral positions at Goldsmiths, University of London (ARITHMUS Project) and the London School of Economics (VIRT-EU Project). Her research explores intersections of digital platforms, global capitalism, and labor rights, with a focus on pandemic responses, AI ethics, and gig economy vulnerabilities. Key projects include analyzing platform policies during the COVID-19 crisis and advocating for standardized labor protections across regions. Education: D.Phil in Sociology (Oxford, 2015), MSc in Comparative Social Policy (Oxford, 2010) Recent Projects: Fairwork Cloudwork Ratings (2021): Assessing remote gig work standards Fairwork UK Ratings (2021): Highlighting gaps in gig economy protections Her work has been featured in Politico , Personnel Today , and Open Democracy, emphasizing urgent reforms to safeguard platform workers globally.

• Entrepreneurship Theory
• Strategic Management
• Economic Calculation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven Phelan is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University , College of Business . With a career spanning 30+ years, he has taught MBA students globally, led entrepreneurship centers, and contributed to research on entrepreneurial theory, strategic management, and economic systems. His work explores intersections of AI ethics , institutional change , and competitive advantage . B.Sc. (Hons.) - University of Melbourne M.B.A. - Monash University Ph.D. - La Trobe University Dr. Phelan's research focuses on entrepreneurship theory, complexity science, and technological impact. His recent publications examine generative AI regulation , competitive advantage frameworks , and economic calculation debates in digital contexts. He employs agent-based modeling and multivariate analysis to investigate entrepreneurial behavior and firm dynamics. His work bridges machine learning ethics with Austrian economics , analyzing how artificial systems can replicate entrepreneurial processes. Current projects address innovation value creation , strategic landscapes , and institutional change .

Rachel Lockeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health
• Health Profession Education
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rachel Locke is a Professor and Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care at the University of Winchester within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. She leads the MSc Global Health and BA International Development: Global Health programs and chairs the University's Global Health Research Group. Her academic roles include supervising MA and doctoral students, with a teaching excellence recognized by the Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . Dr. Locke’s research focuses on global health partnerships, sustainable healthcare systems, and health professional education. She collaborates internationally (e.g., Tanzania, Ghana) and domestically (e.g., with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust) to address SDG 3 (health) and SDG 17 (global partnerships). Her methodologies emphasize qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to explore practitioner experiences and systemic challenges. Key publications include studies on podiatry career motivations, mental health educator challenges in Ghana, and stress management in healthcare students. Her work is supported by grants from Health Education England, Global Challenges Research Fund, and the University of Winchester. She serves as Senior Associate Editor for The Clinical Teacher and leads education research initiatives for the Association of the Study of Medical Education (ASME). Leadership roles: Head of School, Global Health Hub instigator Key collaborations: Hampshire Collaboration for Health Research and Education Professional memberships: Consortium of Universities for Global Health, British Educational Research Association

Jonna Pauliina Koponenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• E-leadership
• Digital Communication
• Digital Transformation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonna Pauliina Koponen is a Professor and Academy Research Fellow at the University of Eastern Finland , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies and the Business School . Her research focuses on e-leadership, digital transformation, and communication competence in B2B sales and AI-integrated teams. Research Interests : E-leadership, digital communication, AI ethics, cross-cultural B2B relationships, sales digitalization. Projects : Leading the Academy of Finland-funded project E-leadership with digital communication (2021–2026) , decision number 342265. Her recent publications explore trends in digital leadership , AI integration , and cross-cultural sales dynamics , emphasizing practical frameworks for hybrid teams and ethical AI. Key themes include virtual team management, technology-mediated communication, and value network transformation. Scientific Awards : Academy Research Fellow BEST PAPER IN TRACK (2021) Koponen's work spans empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and industry applications, with collaborations across IT, healthcare, and education sectors. She advocates for flipped classrooms and simulation-based training in communication pedagogy.

• Workplace Relationships
• Employee Wellbeing
• Public Sector Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yvonne Brunetto is a Professor of Management and HRM at the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts , Southern Cross University. She holds a PhD (2000) from Griffith University and has over 30 years of academic experience, focusing on workplace relationships, employee wellbeing, and organizational management. Her research spans multiple countries including Australia, England, Brazil, and Italy. Education: BA (1977) and DipEd (1978), University of New South Wales PhD (2000), Griffith University Research Interests: Dr. Brunetto examines how workplace relationships, managerial practices, and organizational policies influence employee wellbeing, stress levels, and performance. Her work emphasizes high-emotional-labor professions like healthcare and emergency services. Recent studies explore public sector reform, frontline workers' discretionary power, and innovative work behavior under resource constraints. Teaching & Advising: Specializes in work-integrated learning for postgraduate students and HRM for undergraduates. Supervised over 25 PhD/DBA candidates and reviewed 45+ theses from global institutions. Key Contributions: Published over 100 articles on workplace management, with recent focus on pandemic impacts on healthcare workers, police wellbeing, and public value delivery. Advocates for systemic HRM reforms in understaffed sectors like aged care.

• Strategic Leadership
• Corporate Governance
• Organizational Search
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wei Shen is the Dean’s Council Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business. He previously served as Associate Dean for W. P. Carey China Programs and Faculty Director of the China Executive MBA Program. His research focuses on CEOs, boards of directors, and organizational impacts, with publications in top-tier journals like Administrative Science Quarterly and Strategic Management Journal. Educated at Peking University (B.S. in Psychology) and Texas A&M University (Ph.D. in Business Administration), Shen has received awards including the Robert J. Litschert Best Doctoral Student Paper Award and the Mays Outstanding Ph.D. Alumni Award. He currently serves as President-Elect of the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR). His research interests include strategic leadership, corporate governance, organizational search mechanisms, and research methodology. Key themes in his work address CEO accountability, board dynamics, and the interplay between organizational performance and governance structures. Shen’s publications span over two decades, consistently exploring governance mechanisms, strategic decision-making, and leadership succession. Recent work examines tiered status hierarchies in competitive actions, gender bias in CEO roles, and compliance with governmental mandates. His books include Empirical Methods in Organization and Management Research (4th ed.) and Organizational Management: A Perspective of Chinese Enterprises in the Age of Digital Intelligence . He has advised numerous academic programs and holds leadership roles in advancing Chinese management research. His courses include doctoral seminars, strategic management, and global corporate strategy, reflecting his commitment to educating future business leaders.