جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ronan McIvorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Transaction Cost Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ronan McIvor is a Professor of Operations Management at Ulster University Business School, where he is affiliated with the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics. He maintains an active research profile with 62 research outputs spanning over two decades, with significant recent contributions in supply chain management, business analytics, and sustainable operations. His research interests focus on the intersection of operations management, supply chain strategy, and business analytics. Professor McIvor's work integrates theoretical frameworks like Transaction Cost Economics and Resource-Based View with practical applications in reshoring, outsourcing, and sustainable business practices. His recent research has expanded into food systems innovation and human capital management, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary business challenges with interdisciplinary approaches. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on supply chain management and operations strategy, with increasing attention to sustainability, analytics, and cross-border business challenges. His work demonstrates strong theoretical grounding while maintaining practical relevance for industry applications, particularly in the automotive, food, and manufacturing sectors. Professor McIvor actively supervises PhD researchers including Emma Coyle, Ronnie Gomersall, and Lauren McErlean. He leads and contributes to significant research projects such as the SMART Rural Innovation Driven Empowerment Programme (2025-2029), Protein-I: Shared Island Sustainable Healthy Nutrition (2021-2026), and the KTP Programme between University of Ulster and Heron Bros Ltd (2021-2023). His collaborative research extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, with recent work involving cross-border partnerships on the island of Ireland and international collaborations in Germany and other European countries. Professor McIvor's research contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable economic growth, innovation, and responsible consumption.

Vanessa Borkmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tourism
• Hotel Management
• Digitalization in Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vanessa Borkmann serves as Professor for Tourism with a focus on Hotel Management at SRH University of Applied Sciences and leads research in Hotel Industry & Tourism at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart. She directs the Innovation Laboratory "Showcase FutureHotel" and founded the FutureHotel and Future Museum research networks, driving industry-academia collaboration in hospitality innovation. Her academic foundation includes a Doctorate (Dr. phil.) from Wilhelms University Münster (2005) on brand optimization for Nivea Beauté and a Dipl.-Kommunikationswirtin degree in Social and Business Communication from the University of the Arts Berlin (2000). Professional experience spans executive roles at Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, and McKinsey & Company. Professor Borkmann's research pioneers AI-driven guest experiences , digital transformation in tourism , and sustainable hotel ecosystems . She investigates cognitive hotel environments, service design innovations, and workforce evolution through empirical studies like the FutureHotel guest surveys. Her work bridges architectural engineering with hospitality management to create performance-enhancing spatial solutions. Recent publications reveal a decisive shift toward future-proofing hospitality through workforce development (2021), pandemic resilience strategies (2020), and cognitive room technologies (2019). Key thematic clusters include wellness experience optimization, community-integrated hotel models, and digitalized customer journeys from booking to checkout. Her research impact is recognized through prestigious awards: Hospitality Innovation Award (2017) for transformative contributions to international hotel industry practices Fraunhofer IAO Innovation Award (2011) for the Showcase FutureHotel project As Chairman of Bitkom's Tourism Working Group and jury member for awards like FIABCI Prix d'Excellence, she shapes industry standards. Her team develops real-world implementations such as the mobile check-in system for Vienna's Hotel Schani, demonstrating immediate applicability of research findings. Professor Borkmann directs the FutureHotel Innovation Laboratory where interdisciplinary teams prototype solutions for smart hotel rooms, sustainable building concepts, and neighborhood-integrated hospitality models. Current initiatives include the Alpen FutureHotel Y network exploring alpine tourism evolution and the Future Museum project digitizing cultural visitor experiences.

Katharina Moseneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Intersectional Feminism
• Internet Governance
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katharina Mosene is a political scientist working as a research associate at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), where she serves as co-project coordinator of the "Human in the Loop" research project. She also holds a position at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research │ Hans Bredow Institute, where she is responsible for strategic research and event collaborations and serves as the institute's equal opportunities officer. As a founding member of netzforma* eV – Association for Feminist Internet Politics , she actively contributes to feminist internet politics and digital rights advocacy. Mosene's research focuses on integrating intersectional feminist approaches into internet governance, identifying biases in artificial intelligence, and addressing ethical issues surrounding algorithms in business and society. She investigates approaches to combating digital violence, hate speech, and antifeminism, with the goal of enabling equal opportunities in digital spaces. Her work spans critical analysis of AI systems, feminist perspectives on technology, and strategies for creating more inclusive digital environments. She examines how algorithmic systems reproduce societal inequalities and how human oversight can create more equitable technological solutions. Her extensive publication record reveals consistent themes across her work: the gendered impacts of AI, the importance of human oversight in algorithmic decision-making, and feminist alternatives to current technology development practices. Mosene's research demonstrates how digital platforms often amplify existing societal biases, particularly against women and marginalized groups, while also exploring practical interventions to create more inclusive digital spaces. Her work connects theoretical feminist frameworks with practical policy recommendations for technology governance. Mosene regularly contributes to policy discussions and public discourse through speaking engagements, workshops, and media appearances. She has participated in numerous international conferences and events focused on feminist technology design, digital violence prevention, and inclusive internet governance. Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions and cultural contexts, particularly addressing gender issues in technology sectors across different regions including Europe, Latin America, and Africa. As part of the AI & Society Lab at HIIG, Mosene contributes to interdisciplinary research examining the societal implications of artificial intelligence. She collaborates with researchers from diverse fields to develop frameworks for ethical AI development and implementation, with particular attention to how technology affects gender equality and social justice. Her work on the "Human in the Loop" project specifically investigates how human involvement can improve automated decision-making systems, particularly in high-stakes contexts like financial services.

• Regional Policy
• Labor Market
• Economics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Monika Szymura serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Regional Policy and Labor Market at Opole University of Technology. Her research focuses on critical socioeconomic domains including Regional Policy development, Labor Market dynamics, Economic governance, and Public Policy formulation. These interests align with the department's focus on regional socioeconomic structures and workforce ecosystems. Contact: m.szymura@po.edu.pl

Colten Meisnerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Media Studies
• Digital Labor
• Technology Industries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Colten Meisner is an Assistant Professor of Media Studies in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on the cultures and economies of social media platforms, particularly the labor politics within emerging media and technology industries. He examines diverse media workers, including journalists, digital news startup founders, influencers, and algorithmic content moderators. Prior to joining NC State in 2024, he conducted sociotechnical research at Microsoft Research New England and holds a Ph.D. in Communication from Cornell University. Education includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from Cornell University, and M.S. and B.S. in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University. His expertise in the 'creator economy' has led to publications in journals like New Media & Society and media coverage in Business Insider and MIT Technology Review . His work bridges qualitative social science with platform studies, emphasizing the intersection of labor, technology, and cultural dynamics. Key research themes include platform governance, digital labor precarity, and the algorithmic mediation of creator visibility. His articles analyze issues like hate raid moderation on Twitch, search engine evaluation labor, and the economic vulnerabilities of social media creators.

• Federated Learning
• Decentralized AI
• Blockchain Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Habib Ur Rehman is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Bedfordshire's Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science, within the School of Computer Science and Technology. His research focuses on federated learning in healthcare, blockchain technologies, privacy-preserving AI, and distributed systems. He holds a PhD in Distributed Computing (2017) and has expertise in teaching programming, artificial intelligence, and distributed systems. Research Interests : Federated Learning for Medical Imaging and Healthcare Decentralized AI and Blockchain Integration Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Edge Computing and IoT Security Publications : Over 40 peer-reviewed articles on federated learning frameworks, blockchain applications, and IoT security. Notable works include: Privacy-preserving federated learning for radiology Blockchain-based trust systems for cryptocurrencies Edge computing solutions for smart cities Affiliations : Senior Member of IEEE. Active in research institutes like the Institute for Research in Applicable Computing (IRAC). Contact : muhammadhabibur.rehman@beds.ac.uk

Andreas Efstathiadesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Innovation Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Efstathiades is a Professor in Operations Management at the Department of Management and Marketing, European University Cyprus (EUC), since 2000. He concurrently holds roles as Adjunct Professor at Arkansas State University and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University. His academic journey includes a PhD in Operations Management from Brunel University (1997), an MPhil in Technology Management (1993), and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (1995). His research focuses on Operations Management, Lean Supply Chains, Innovation, Hospitality Industry dynamics, and Energy Management. Notable projects include the Horizon 2020-funded SPARKS project (Coordinator), the FP7-funded PERARES initiative (Coordinator), and studies on SME innovation in Cyprus’s food and beverage sectors. He has authored over 50 publications addressing topics such as organizational learning, sustainability practices, and cross-functional teamwork in SMEs. Dr. Efstathiades has received the B&ESI Outstanding Conference Award (2016) and early-career accolades for academic excellence. He serves as an External Quality Assurance Expert for Ladvian and Hellenic universities, advising on institutional evaluations. His consulting roles include strategic planning for the Troodos region and the Cyprus public sector. Key contributions include frameworks for internal marketing in education systems, energy management in hotels, and agritourism development. His work emphasizes practical applications of research, bridging academia and industry challenges in Cyprus and beyond.

• Comparative Human Resource Management
• International Management
• Multinational Enterprises
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Paul Gooderham is a Professor of Human Resource Management at Middlesex University's Business School Research department, holding a fractional appointment since 2022. Previously, he served as a Professor at NHH Norwegian School of Economics (1994–2022) and Associate Professor at NTNU (pre-1994). His primary research focuses on comparative HRM, multinational enterprises, and innovation in established firms. He leads the hybrid DBA program emphasizing organizational change leadership. Education & Background: - Former roles at NTNU and NHH Norwegian School of Economics. - Awarded the NHH 'Outstanding Researcher' award (2022), recognizing his contributions every five years. Research Interests: - Comparative HRM through CRANET, the world's largest HRM research network. - Global strategy and management, including digital transformation in incumbent firms and institutional impacts on HR policies. - Leadership development programs' role in fostering social capital and knowledge sharing in MNEs. Key Contributions: - Co-authored textbooks: Global Strategy and Management (2019), International Management: Theory and Practice (2014, 2003). - Published extensively in journals like Journal of World Business , Journal of Management Studies , and Strategic Management Journal . Awards & Recognition: NHH 'Outstanding Researcher' Award (2022) Advising & Grants: Supervising Neelofer Mashood's PhD on 'leadership of change projects' in organizations. Focus on global leadership development and organizational transformation. Labs/Teams: - Active contributor to CRANET and collaborative projects on multinational enterprise governance and digital innovation.

• Marketing
• Market Research
• Corporate Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Ralf Terlutter is a faculty member at the University of Klagenfurt's Faculty of Economics and Law, leading the Department of Marketing and International Management. He holds multiple roles, including Head of the International Management program, Coordinator for International Relations, and Director of the Institute for Management. His research focuses on marketing, corporate social responsibility, health communication, consumer behavior, and media effects. Key areas include cross-cultural advertising, sustainable business ecosystems, and digital transformation. He has led numerous funded projects, such as the 'NoFakeFacts!' citizen science initiative promoting media literacy. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in business and healthcare. Notable contributions include studies on political microtargeting avoidance, robotic automation in logistics, and pandemic-era healthcare workforce challenges. Research Interests: Professor Terlutter’s interdisciplinary research spans health marketing, CSR communication, and media convergence. He explores how cultural dimensions influence advertising effectiveness and investigates technological advancements like AI in healthcare and robotics. Recent projects emphasize sustainability in entrepreneurial ecosystems and the ethical implications of digital advertising. Grants & Projects: NoFakeFacts! (2025–2028): Promotes media literacy among youth through citizen science. Heterogeneous multi-agent localization (2025–2028): FFG-funded robotics research for GPS-disturbed environments. Wind Turbine Blade Inspection (2025–2028): FFG project using drones for maintenance optimization. Teams & Labs: Leads the Institute’s Marketing and International Management Unit, fostering collaborative research initiatives with industry partners like Infineon Technologies and NOI AG. Engages in international networks through Erasmus+ programs and OeAD-funded projects.

Janet Fultonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Journalism
• Creative Industries
• Media Entrepreneurship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Janet Fulton is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the RMIT University School of Media & Communication, Australia. Her research focuses on journalism , creative industries , media entrepreneurship , and work-integrated learning . She is actively involved in PhD and Masters research supervision. Institution: RMIT University, Australia Email: janet.fulton@rmit.edu.au Research Themes: Audience responses to news, diversity in media representation, creative ecosystems in journalism, and slow journalism practices in remote communities. Her recent articles (2024–2025) analyze news consumption behaviors , diversity gaps in journalism , and creative frameworks in media production . She explores how audiences verify news , regional journalism integrates with creative industries , and policy responses to climate crises neglect cultural dimensions . Collaborations with researchers like Park S, Fisher C, and Scott P highlight interdisciplinary approaches to media studies.

Omar Solingerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Behavior
• Organizational Change
• Psychological Contracts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Omar Solinger is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Department of Management and Organisation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). He holds a PhD from Maastricht University (2010) and specializes in organizational behavior, temporal dynamics of commitment, and methodological innovation. His work bridges psychological concepts with organizational theory to enhance societal relevance, emphasizing substantive-methodological synergy. Education: PhD in Psychology (Maastricht University, 2010). Teaching roles include coordinating the Leadership and Change Management (LCM) master program (attracting ~100 students annually) and teaching Theory Development courses at VU Amsterdam, Trinity College Dublin, ESCP Business School, and FAPESP University of São Paulo. Research focuses on organizational change, psychological contracts, and temporal processes. Key themes include commitment dynamics, leadership development, and how strategic interventions (e.g., cost-cutting vs. HR investments) impact employee attitudes over time. His work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Review , Journal of Applied Psychology , and Organization Science . Grants include a VENI Grant (€250,000, 2014–2016) and a NWO grant (€133,000, 2017). Awards include the Best Faculty Paper Award (2014) and Finalist for Best Paper in Academy of Management Review (2020). He serves on editorial boards of Academy of Management Review , Journal of Organizational Behavior , and others. His research highlights include demonstrating how psychological contract breaches affect long-term commitment recovery and identifying taxonomies of onboarding scenarios shaping employee commitment. Current projects explore moral leadership, power dynamics in business ecosystems, and digital transformation’s social impacts.

• Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Quan Nguyen is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the La Trobe Business School , La Trobe University, with nearly two decades of academic and industry experience. He holds a PhD from La Trobe University and an MBA from the Asian Institute of Technology. His primary roles include teaching entrepreneurship-related courses and advising on postgraduate programs in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He is also involved in collaborative research projects, such as the 'Hybrid Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in a Covid World' initiative (2022–2025). Dr. Nguyen’s research focuses on entrepreneurial ecosystems , university-driven entrepreneurship , and the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transitional economies like Vietnam. He explores how universities can catalyze innovation and economic growth through accelerators and strategic partnerships. His work integrates microfoundational theories with organizational capabilities, particularly in the context of born-global firms and internationalization. His teaching activities span subjects such as Analyse and Ideate , Business Entrepreneurship , and Sustainable Management and Marketing . He emphasizes practical, industry-linked education to bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world entrepreneurship challenges. Dr. Nguyen collaborates widely, co-authoring studies with institutions like the Academy of International Business and QUT Business School. He is available for supervision of masters and PhD students in entrepreneurship and innovation.

• Green HRM
• Sustainability
• Sustainable Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resources at the TUIBS Leadership, Management & Human Resources department of Teesside University. With over 15 years of academic experience, he holds a PhD in Management from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Prior to his current role, he served as a tenured associate professor at COMSATS University Islamabad, Sohar University, and Kyung Hee University. He also led the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at COMSATS University Islamabad from 2013 to 2021. His research focuses on Green HRM, sustainability, ethical leadership, heritage tourism, and knowledge management. He has published in top-tier journals such as Personnel Review and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management , and presented at global conferences like ANZIBA and the International Business Conference in New Jersey. Dr. Ahmad has received several awards, including the 2015 Young Scholars Workshop Award and the Best Researcher Award at COMSATS University Islamabad (2013–2021). His work emphasizes innovative leadership, post-pandemic workplace recovery, and sustainable practices in hospitality and manufacturing sectors. He holds master’s and PhD scholarships from COMSATS University and was an International Scholar at Kyung Hee University (2019–2020). His research explores topics like AI-driven leadership, green computing adoption barriers, and workplace dignity’s impact on knowledge sharing.

Voudouri Iriniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• Corporate Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Irini Voudouri is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Management Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). She holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, a master’s in Strategic Management from HEC/ESSEC/Université Paris X, and a PhD from Université Paris X. Her research focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, strategic management, corporate governance, and sustainability. Education: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (specialization in Electronics) Master’s in Design of Transmission Systems, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (TELECOM-Paris) PhD in Strategy and Management, Université Paris X-Nanterre Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Strategy & Management from Université Paris X/HEC/ESSEC Research Interests: Her work examines innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial leadership in public and private sectors, corporate governance ethics, SME resilience, and sustainable development. She emphasizes the interplay between strategic management and organizational behavior. Professional Roles: She served as Head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit (2017–2020), Director of the Management, Strategy and Entrepreneurship Lab (2017–2022), and Director of the MA in Heritage Management (2018–2021). She has advised on national and EU research projects and contributed to private and public sector consulting. Research Output: Her recent work explores crisis adaptation in SMEs, governance in big data contexts, and ambidextrous leadership in public sectors. Her studies often bridge theory and practice, offering insights into organizational resilience and ethical innovation.

James Branderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics of Innovation
• International Trade and Investment
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Brander is a Professor Emeritus and Asia-Pacific Professor in International Business and Public Policy at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. He holds a BA from the University of British Columbia (1975) and MA/PhD from Stanford University (1979). His research focuses on the economics of innovation, international trade, industrial organization, and entrepreneurial finance. Notable work includes studies on intellectual property rights, venture capital dynamics, and spatial agglomerations of startups. Brander has held leadership roles such as President of the Canadian Economics Association (2009-2010) and Editor of the Canadian Journal of Economics (1997-2001). His research spans decades, addressing topics like trade policy, Easter Island's deforestation, and hockey league wage patterns. He has collaborated with institutions globally and maintains an active academic presence through publications and conferences.