Bradford S. Bell is the William J. Conaty Professor in Strategic Human Resources and Director of the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's ILR School. His academic career spans roles as editor of Personnel Psychology and fellowships with the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and American Psychological Association. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. Education: B.A. Psychology, University of Maryland (College Park) M.A. and Ph.D. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University Research Focus: Dr. Bell's work centers on training/development, team dynamics, virtual work, and technology's impact on organizations. He has published widely in journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Academy of Management Learning & Education , with over 150+ publications. His research emphasizes practical applications in workplace learning systems and team effectiveness. Awards: Early Career Achievement Award (Academy of Management HR Division, 2008) Professional Contributions: Advises organizations globally on HR strategy through the Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies. His consulting spans banking, manufacturing, and public sectors. Active in professional development, he teaches courses on HR management, training, and work teams.
Barbara A. Knuth is a Professor Emerita at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. She previously served as Dean of Cornell's Graduate School (over 10 years), Vice Provost/Senior Vice Provost (8 years), and Senior Associate Dean in CALS (3 years). Her academic career began with a PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Virginia Tech (1987), making her the first woman in tenure-track faculty at Cornell's Department of Natural Resources. Education: Ph.D., Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (Virginia Tech) M.En., Environmental Science (Miami University) B. Phil. & A.B., Zoology/Environmental Studies (Miami University, Phi Beta Kappa) Research Interests: Focuses on ecosystem-based management in Great Lakes/marine systems, risk communication around chemical contaminants in fish, and environmental stewardship. Also studies equity/inclusion in graduate education. Key themes include: Social science integration in natural resource policy Health benefits/risk trade-offs in fish consumption Community-based conservation strategies Outreach: Advises state/tribal agencies on fishery management and public health. Led initiatives improving graduate education through professional development, mental health support, and faculty mentoring programs. Awards: Debra W. Stewart Award (2019) Fellow, American Fisheries Society (2015-) Council of Graduate Schools Recognition Multiple teaching/research awards (1999-2006) Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF, Sea Grant, EPA, Sloan Foundation, and others for projects on Great Lakes management, educational equity, and contaminant risk communication. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Cornell's Center for Conservation Social Sciences. Collaborated with Ecologists Without Borders, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and National Academies Ocean Studies Board.
Roberto Weber is the UBS Foundation Professor of Economics of Corporate Culture, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility at the University of Zurich's Department of Economics. He also serves as Director of the Zurich Graduate School of Economics and was previously Vice Chairman of the Department of Economics (2017–2021). His research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, moral decision-making, and organizational/institutional studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (2000) and has held academic appointments at Carnegie Mellon University and Maastricht University. Education: Ph.D. in Social Science, California Institute of Technology (2000) MS in Social Science, California Institute of Technology (1996) BA in Economics, Texas A&M University (1994) Research Interests: His work explores behavioral and experimental economics, decision-making under moral constraints, and organizational dynamics. He investigates how cultural, institutional, and ethical factors shape economic outcomes, with contributions to leadership studies, social responsibility, and experimental methodologies. Awards and Roles: CESifo Research Network Fellow Department Editor for Behavioral Economics and Decision Analysis at Management Science Board of Trustees, Excellence Foundation Zurich (2012–2022) Leadership and Grants: He oversees the Zurich Graduate School of Economics and has directed various research initiatives. His experimental studies often involve collaborations on topics like trust, leadership effectiveness, and ethical decision-making frameworks. Labs and Teams: Associated with experimental economics labs, including the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory (PEEL) and the Economic Science Institute (Chapman University), he contributes to interdisciplinary research in behavioral economics.
J. Lotus Seeley is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Graduate Program Director at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Her academic work bridges feminist theory, economic sociology, and microsociology, with a focus on gender and organizational dynamics. Education: MA in Women’s Studies (2007) from The Ohio State University PhD in Women’s Studies and Sociology (2016) from the University of Michigan Dr. Seeley’s research examines how gender is socially constructed and organizationally structured, particularly through mundane interactions. Key areas include the reproduction of gender and social status in workplaces, slut-shaming stigma, and IT support dynamics in universities. She currently investigates women’s experiences in the gig economy and work-life balance for mothers. Her recent publications analyze hegemonic femininities, organizational queuing, help-seeking in IT, and gender performativity in male-dominated roles. These works draw on feminist theories, symbolic interactionism, and ethnomethodology. Scientific Awards: 2020 Distinguished Article Award from the American Sociological Association Sex & Gender Section for 'Hegemonic Femininities and Intersectional Domination' Dr. Seeley teaches sociological theory, qualitative methods, gender studies, and microsociology. Her pedagogical mission emphasizes connecting macro-level social forces to students' personal experiences, challenging individualistic narratives through sociological frameworks.
Dr. Silvia Baiocco serves as Assistant Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, teaching entrepreneurship, tourism management, and marketing courses across Bachelor and Master programs including 'Creation of Enterprises and Entrepreneurship' (Master), 'Fundamentals of Service Management' (Bachelor), and 'Tourism and Cultural Management for Sustainability' (Bachelor). Her institutional affiliation centers on Business Economics (sector ECON-07/A) with research rooted in co-evolutionary theory. Her research critically examines sustainable business model innovation through three interconnected lenses: (1) tourism-destination co-evolution in historic villages and Alberghi Diffusi, (2) university-industry knowledge exchange for sustainable spin-offs via PNICube Observatory frameworks, and (3) technology integration in smart tourism through AI-driven destination management. She emphasizes context-specific adaptation in both high-income (Italy) and low/middle-income settings (Ghana), with strong focus on social impact and heritage preservation. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals accelerating focus on digital tourism transformation (AI applications, smart city integration) and resilience-building in accommodation firms. Her work consistently applies co-evolutionary frameworks to decode organizational adaptation, particularly in sustainable entrepreneurship contexts. The PNICube Observatory reports highlight her policy-relevant contributions to university research valorization. As educator, Dr. Baiocco actively shapes future business leaders through courses spanning startup creation to sustainable destination management. Her research trajectory indicates deepening engagement with technology-mediated sustainability solutions and cross-sectoral innovation ecosystems, particularly through ongoing PNICube Observatory initiatives.
Dr. Tan Kim Lim is a Senior Lecturer at the James Cook University (Singapore Campus), specializing in organizational psychology and consumer behavior. He holds a PhD from Curtin University (2016–2019), an MBA from the University of Melbourne (2004–2006), and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University (1999–2002). His research focuses on the future of work, employee attitudes, technology adoption in hospitality/tourism, and consumer behavior analysis. He employs advanced methodologies like PLS-SEM and has published over 47 articles in top journals like the European Business Review and Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics . Dr. Lim has held roles including Assistant Professor at BNU-HKBU United International College (2020–2022) and Post-doctoral researcher at the Human Capital Leadership Institute (2019–2021). He currently serves on editorial boards of the Journal of Responsible Tourism Management and Journal of Global Responsibilities , and is a member of the Singapore Human Resource Institute and Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. His applied research spans commissioned projects for governments and private entities, including studies on waste classification behavior, country music festivals, and AI adoption in social services. Awards include the JCUS Early Career Researcher Award (2023) and Emerald Literati Reviewer Award (2022). Dr. Lim also actively speaks at regional conferences on topics like AI in networking and post-pandemic workplace trends. His current research interests include STARA (Smart Technologies, AI, Robotics, Algorithms) impacts on work, meaningful work dynamics, and tourism behavior analysis. He supervises PhD students exploring AI in social services, indigenous tourism, and workplace technology adoption.
Professor David Sarpong is a leading academic in Strategy and Organisation at Aston Business School, part of Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences. He currently serves as Head of the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department and Director of Research for the Marketing and Strategy Subject Group. His research focuses on strategy-as-practice, relationalism, innovation management, and temporality in organizational processes. He holds adjunct roles at KNUST Business School and Bristol Business School, and is actively involved in professional organizations like EURAM and CABS. His work employs qualitative methods including ethnographic interviews and microstoria approaches. Professional Activities: He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Strategy and Leadership, and on editorial boards for Technology Analysis & Strategic Management and European Management Journal. His external roles include UK Country Representative for EURAM and Board Membership at The Milestones Trust. He has held prior academic leadership positions at Brunel University London and visiting roles at HSE Moscow and University of KwaZulu-Natal. Research Interests: Prioritizes cross-level management problems using Heideggerian-Wittgensteinian frameworks. Key themes include second-order technology management, business tournament rituals, strategic foresight, and discursive practices in European cosmopolitan marketplaces. Methodologically innovative in combining narratives, digital datasets, and performative routines analysis. Collaborations: Active in global research networks with scholars across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Recent work addresses mining-industry partnerships, gender dynamics in extractive economies, and ethical dimensions of corporate governance. His research outputs number over 110 publications in top journals like Technovation and Journal of Business Research. Awards/Affiliations: Recognized through editorial leadership roles and visiting professorships. His research has policy implications for sustainable development, innovation ecosystems, and organizational resilience in global contexts.
Louis Hickman is an Assistant Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech’s Department of Psychology. He also serves as a Visiting Academic at Amazon and holds a Senior Fellow position at Wharton People Analytics, University of Pennsylvania. His research bridges technology and work, focusing on machine learning applications in organizational science, particularly automated interviews and algorithmic fairness. He leads the Workplace Assessment and Social Perceptions (WASP) Lab, exploring how biases influence hiring and using AI to reduce algorithmic bias. Hickman holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Purdue University (2021), alongside advanced degrees in Computer Science and Creative Writing. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, spanning psychology, computer science, and management. Research Interests: Automated personnel assessment via AI Algorithmic bias mitigation in hiring Machine learning applications in HR and education Interpersonal perception dynamics Unproctored testing in the AI era Publications: Recent work examines automated interview validity, LLM impacts on testing, and recruitment algorithm ethics. His 2025 studies highlight risks of unproctored testing and bias in automated systems. Earlier research (2023–2022) explores text mining for personality assessment and fairness in AI-driven selection. Awards: None explicitly mentioned, though his work has been widely cited in organizational psychology and AI ethics domains. Advising & Labs: Currently not accepting graduate students for 2026, but oversees the WASP Lab. Past research collaborations include projects on LLM competencies, bias simulation, and algorithmic fairness frameworks. Grants and funding sources are unspecified in provided text.
Dr. Karen Cochrane is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on wearable and tangible computing for mental health and accessibility. Her research integrates soma design, autoethnography, and design fiction to address the needs of underrepresented communities, particularly those with disabilities. Key projects include developing assistive technologies for queer/crip identities, accessible gaming wearables, and tactile interfaces for sensory exploration. She explores embodied experiences through multidisciplinary approaches, blending traditional craft practices with modern computational tools. Her work prioritizes participatory design methodologies, collaborating with occupational therapists, disabled communities, and neurodivergent individuals to co-create inclusive technologies. Recent innovations include VARitouch (a haptic feedback device), Breathing Scarf (for emotional regulation), and adaptive switches for children with motor disabilities. Her research extends into sensory narratives, exploring how fabric and data can articulate bodily experiences through projects like Sensory Data Dialogues and Queer/Crip Body Mapping. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her publications reflect a strong focus on ethical technology, accessibility, and embodied interaction. Current projects emphasize the intersection of wearable tech with identity expression, mindfulness practices, and neuromotor rehabilitation. She actively designs prototypes that bridge clinical needs with creative technology solutions, though specific lab affiliations or team collaborations are not detailed in available texts.
Dr. Paul W. Mulvey is the Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor of Human Resource Management and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Business Administration at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior from The Ohio State University and a Bachelors in Psychology from Lehigh University. His career includes teaching roles at Ohio State and the University of Connecticut before joining NC State. His research focuses on reward systems, work teams, leadership, recruitment, and retention. He has consulted with over 60 organizations and delivered executive education programs. Notable publications include works on organizational trust, compensation systems, and team dynamics. Mulvey is a recipient of multiple teaching awards, including NC State’s Outstanding Teaching Award and is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers. Education: PhD (1991, Ohio State), BA (Lehigh) Expertise: Work team processes, compensation systems, organizational culture, leadership toxicity Labs/Initiatives: Faculty Director of BSBA Program, involved in the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative and Technology Commercialization Mulvey’s work has been featured in media such as NPR and USA Today. His research spans organizational behavior, leadership, and HRM, with over 30 years of academic and applied contributions.
Dr. Koustuv Saha is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), leading the OnCARE lab. He holds a PhD from Georgia Tech and a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur. His research focuses on computational social science, social computing, and ethical AI applications in mental health and wellbeing. His work bridges computer science with psychology, sociology, and public policy to address societal challenges. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2021), B.Tech in CSE (IIT Kharagpur, 2012). Previous roles include Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research Montreal (FATE group) and industry research experience in Silicon Valley. Research interests include wellbeing sensing technologies, algorithmic fairness, and large language models’ societal impacts. Recent work examines caregiver mental health, deceptive wellness apps, and AI ethics in content moderation. His studies combine causal inference, NLP, and multimodal data analysis. Publications span top venues like CHI, CSCW, ICWSM, and JMIR. Notable awards include Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Dissertation Award (2022) and Snap Research Fellowship (2020). He advises on AI governance and collaborates with policymakers, clinicians, and industry. OnCARE lab explores human-centered AI for societal good, with projects on mental health support systems, ethical tech design, and algorithmic transparency in health contexts. Current focus includes caregiver AI tools, LLM-based empathetic systems, and workplace wellbeing interventions.
Professor Byung S. Lee is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Vermont's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. He joined UVM in 1999 and continues to be actively engaged in teaching, research, and service. His office is located in Innovation Hall at the Burlington campus, where he maintains regular office hours and oversees his research lab. Professor Lee holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, an MS from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and a BS from Seoul National University. His educational background provided the foundation for his extensive career in computer science research and education. Professor Lee's research spans multiple domains within computer science, with a particular focus on database systems, data mining, and data science. His work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques with traditional database approaches, especially in the analysis of time series data. He has made significant contributions to graph theory applications, anomaly detection methods, and environmental data analysis. His research often bridges computer science with practical applications in healthcare, environmental science, transportation, and astrophysics through interdisciplinary collaborations. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward time series analysis and anomaly detection, particularly applied to environmental monitoring and healthcare data. His work demonstrates a consistent evolution from foundational database research to more applied machine learning approaches, with increasing emphasis on real-world problem solving across multiple scientific domains. Professor Lee has served as primary advisor for numerous graduate students across multiple cohorts, including PhD candidates, Master's students, and postdoctoral researchers. His advising portfolio reflects the breadth of his research interests, with students working on topics ranging from graph neural networks to medical informatics applications. He has also been actively involved in professional service, serving on program committees for major conferences including SAC, PAKDD, DASFAA, and CIKM. Professor Lee leads a vibrant research laboratory that focuses on cutting-edge data science methodologies and their applications. His team collaborates extensively with researchers in environmental science, hydrology, and healthcare, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of modern data science research. The lab maintains active projects in time series analysis, graph analytics, and environmental monitoring systems, often working with large-scale datasets from real-world applications.
Suranga Chandima Nanayakkara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), leading the Centre for Holistic Inquiry into Lifelong Learning (CHILL) and the Smart Systems Institute (SSI). He holds roles such as AI+HCI Theme Lead at NUS+CNRS IPAL Lab and Residential Fellow at NUS College. His research focuses on assistive human-computer interfaces, emphasizing technologies that enhance perceptual and cognitive capabilities for individuals with sensory deficits. He earned his PhD and BEng from NUS, followed by postdoctoral work at MIT Media Lab. Notable projects include the Augmented Human Lab, iTILES for rehabilitation, and the FingerReader device for visually impaired shoppers. His work has garnered awards like the MIT TR35, TOYP, and INK Fellowship. Research interests include Intelligent Systems, Human Augmentation, and Design Science. He explores applications in assistive technologies, healthcare informatics, and educational tools. Over 15 publications highlight innovations in wearables, stress management, and multimodal interaction. Awards: 40+ accolades, including MIT TR35, TOYP, and multiple design awards for projects like Kiwrious and FingerReader. Grants: Led projects funded by institutions like NUS and Singapore’s innovation initiatives. Labs: Augmented Human Lab (founded 2011), focusing on humanizing technology through natural interfaces.
Greg W. Marshall serves as the Charles Harwood Professor of Marketing and Strategy at Rollins College, with an extensive publication record cited over 11,600 times. His academic career spans more than two decades with continued scholarly output through 2020. Dr. Marshall's research focuses primarily on sales force management, workplace isolation among field sales professionals, and the impact of technological advancements on selling environments. His work examines critical issues such as sales strategy development, organizational commitment among salespeople, and the evolution of traditional sales methodologies in digital contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding how virtual work arrangements affect sales performance and employee engagement. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on sales management with increasing attention to technology's role in selling processes. Early work examined foundational sales concepts like the seven steps of selling, while more recent research investigates social media's impact on sales environments and the psychological effects of workplace isolation in virtual sales teams. Co-author of the 13th edition of Sales Force Management (2020), considered a contemporary classic in the field Extensive research on workplace isolation and its effects on sales performance Pioneering work on technology adoption in sales force environments Marshall has collaborated extensively with leading scholars in sales research including Mark Johnston, William Moncrief, and Juan Pablo Mulki. His research has practical implications for sales organizations navigating digital transformation and virtual work arrangements, with applications across multiple industries that rely on field sales forces.
Magali (Maggie) Delmas is a Professor of Strategy at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and the UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability. She serves as Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Center for Impact, leading the Open for Good Initiative, which aims to make corporate sustainability data more transparent and actionable. Additionally, she directs the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance and previously served as President of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability (ARCS). Professor Delmas received her Ph.D. in Strategic Management from HEC Paris and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Paris. Her academic journey has positioned her at the intersection of business strategy and environmental sustainability, where she has built a distinguished career examining how corporations can effectively integrate sustainability into their core operations. Dr. Delmas's research focuses on corporate sustainability strategy, climate-related disclosure, and the design of effective information strategies to promote conservation behavior and build green markets. She has authored over 100 articles, book chapters, and case studies that explore energy conservation, eco-labeling, climate lobbying, and the detection and prevention of corporate greenwashing. Her work particularly examines how behavioral interventions can effectively motivate sustainable practices, as demonstrated in her large-scale UCLA Engage program that used real-time energy feedback to uncover conservation strategies. Her research spans multiple disciplines, connecting business strategy with environmental science, behavioral economics, and policy analysis. A notable trend in her recent work involves the examination of how transparency in corporate sustainability reporting affects business practices and environmental outcomes. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between eco-certification and product quality, particularly in the wine industry, where her research has shown that organic wines often receive higher quality ratings. Distinguished Scholar Award, Academy of Management/ONE Division Best Book Award, Academy of Management/ONE Division (The Green Bundle) Research Impact on Practice Award, Academy of Management & Network for Business Sustainability (two-time recipient) 2019 Academy of Management/Organization and the Natural Environment Best Book Award 2016 Organization & Environment Journal Best Paper Award Multiple additional awards spanning environmental economics, wine economics, and sustainability research Professor Delmas actively mentors doctoral students interested in strategy, corporate sustainability, environmental policy, and climate-related disclosure. Her students gain hands-on experience with unique datasets from the Open for Good Initiative and engage in interdisciplinary work across UCLA's Institute of the Environment & Sustainability. Her PhD students have pursued successful careers in both academia and policy roles, continuing to advance scholarship and practice in sustainability and strategy. She has secured significant research funding for projects examining energy conservation behavior, corporate sustainability reporting, and the effectiveness of environmental labels. As Faculty Director of the UCLA Anderson Center for Impact, she oversees the Open for Good Initiative, which produces the annual State of Corporate Sustainability Disclosure report. This initiative has become a critical resource for policymakers, investors, and business leaders seeking to understand corporate climate and environmental reporting practices. Her leadership also extends to the UCLA Center for Corporate Environmental Performance, where she coordinates research examining the relationship between environmental management and business performance.
