Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Business

Companies can benefit from working with an academic researcher in the field of Business in several ways. Firstly, researchers can provide valuable insights and expertise to help companies understand market trends, consumer behavior, and industry dynamics. They can conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify opportunities and develop effective strategies. Additionally, academic researchers can help companies solve complex business problems by applying rigorous research methodologies and analytical frameworks. They can provide evidence-based recommendations and solutions that are grounded in theory and empirical evidence. Moreover, collaborating with academic researchers can drive innovation within companies. Researchers can bring fresh perspectives, challenge existing assumptions, and introduce new ideas and concepts. They can contribute to the development of new products, services, and business models. Overall, working with a Business academic researcher can enhance a company's decision-making process, improve its competitive advantage, and foster long-term growth.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Business include Karina van de Voorde, Christos Makridis, Victoria Mattingly, PhD, Laura Giurge, Jim Samuel, Ryan Howell, Martin Brauch, Sridhar Narayanan, Dan Baack, Mengying Li, Sonja Lyubomirsky, and Jacquelyn Humphrey.

Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
10 Years Experience
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Education

Stanford University

Dual Ph.D., Economics and Management Science & Engineering / June, 2018

Stanford, California, United States of America

Arizona State University

B.S., Economics and Mathematics / May, 2012

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Experience

Stanford University

Digital Fellow / August, 2020Present

Department of Veterans Affairs

Senior Adviser, National AI Institute / January, 2020Present

Columbia Business School

Adjunct Associate Research Scholar / February, 2022Present

Research Expertise (16)
Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
And 11 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

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Victoria Mattingly, PhD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
15 Years Experience
Author, Speaker, and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a workplace inclusion consulting firm
Education

Colorado State University

Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology / December, 2018

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Experience

Mattingly Solutions

CEO & Founder / August, 2019Present

Research Expertise (0)
About
Victoria Mattingly, PhD (Dr. V) is founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a workplace inclusion consulting firm. Her life mission is to use organizational science to improve the human experience at work, especially for underrepresented and historically excluded groups. Dr. V is a published author, an academic researcher, has taught in business schools globally, and is an esteemed speaker thought leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) field. She earned her PhD in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology from Colorado State University, specializing in the science of workplace behavior change interventions. As an organizational psychologist, she turns otherwise abstract concepts like inclusion and allyship into quantifiable metrics. Dr. V is currently focused on bringing more scientific rigor to the DEI space, enabling organizations to better track and assess progress toward reaching their goals. To this end, she recently co-authored (alongside her biz bestie, Sertrice Grice) the book, Inclusalytics: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work. https://www.amazon.com/Inclusalytics-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Leaders/dp/B09WQB2MDD A leader within the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology, Dr. V currently hosts SIOP's Conversation Series Livestreamed Podcast. https://www.siop.org/Research-Publications/Conversation-Series Dr. V founded Mattingly Solutions in August 2019 on the belief that DEI training alone is never enough to make a real impact on DEI outcomes. DEI done right is embedded in the fabric of a company’s culture, its overall strategy, and considered in every business decision—at all levels of the organization. Before starting Mattingly Solutions, Dr. V worked as and DEI and L&D external consultant at and DDI and Mind Gym, building products that are still being sold and implemented to this day. She also worked on Amazon’s talent assessment team, building innovative training solutions for more inclusive hiring programs, with an emphasis on fair hiring practices and candidate experiences.

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Laura Giurge

London
5 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Researcher at the Wellness Research Centre
Education

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Management and Organizations / 2019

Ithaca, New York, United States of America

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Ph.D., Management and Organizational Behavior / 2017

Rotterdam

University of Groningen

Masters, Human Resource Management / 2011

Groningen
Experience

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Assistant Professor of Behaviour Science / November, 2021Present

London Business School

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / September, 2019August, 2021

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Associate / December, 2017July, 2019

Research Expertise (11)
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
And 6 more
About
Laura Giurge is an organizational scholar and behavioral scientist. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam and two cum laude master’s degrees in economics and business and in human resources management from the University of Groningen. Prior to joining LSE, Dr. Giurge was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cornell University and at London Business School, as well as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research seeks to make work better and enable all individuals to thrive and achieve their potential. <br> Giurge’s research has been published in top journals such as Organizational Behavioral and Human Decision Processes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Human Behavior, and The Leadership Quarterly. She also publishes popular press articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, one of her papers received the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management. At LSE, Dr. Giurge is part of the teaching team for the Executive MSc in Behavioral Science. At LBS, she connects with MBA and Executive MBAs in teaching elective courses on negotiations, well-being, productivity, and the future of work. Dr. Giurge regularly engages in corporate consulting and executive coaching and serve as an academic partner and advisor. Occasionally, she leads interactive and science-backed workshops, lectures, and keynote talks aligned with her expertise. Her most recent talk has been at the University of Cambridge. As a side hobby, Dr. Giurge enjoys creating powerful images that connect us to our planet and inner happiness.

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Jim Samuel

11 Years Experience
Associate Professor at Rutgers University
Education

Baruch College

PhD, Information Systems / 2007

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Rutgers University

Associate Professor / 2021Present

Axivest

CIO / 2012Present

Research Expertise (22)
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Informatics
Machine Learning
NLP NLU NLG Behavioral Finance
And 17 more
About
Jim Samuel is an Associate Professor of Practice and Executive Director of the Informatics Program at the Bloustein School. He is an information and artificial intelligence (AI) scientist, with significant industry experience in finance, technology, entrepreneurship and data analytics. Dr. Samuel’s primary research covers human intelligence and artificial intelligences interaction and information philosophy.  Dr. Samuel’s applied research focuses on the optimal use of big data and smart data driven AI applications, textual analytics, natural language processing and artificially intelligent public opinion informatics. His expertise extends to socioeconomic implications of AI, applied machine learning, social media analytics, AI education and AI bias. Dr. Samuel completed his Ph.D. from the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College – City University of New York, and he also has M.Arch and M.B.A (International Finance) degrees.  Dr. Samuel has worked with large multinational financial services corporations, and advises businesses and organizations on data analytics and AI driven value creation strategies. He is passionate about research driven thought leadership in AI, information philosophy, analytics and informatics. 

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Jacquelyn Humphrey

13 Years Experience
ESG Researcher | University of Queensland Business School
Education

University of Queensland

PhD, UQ Business School / June, 2008

Brisbane
Experience

University of Queensland

Associate Professor in Finance / September, 2016Present

Senior lecturer / January, 2014August, 2016

Australian National University

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer / January, 2010December, 2013

Research Expertise (9)
Responsible Investment
ESG
Sustainability
Law
Economics and Econometrics
And 4 more
About
Jacquelyn's main research interest is in how environmental, social and governance factors impact on investment decision-making for investors and corporations. She also has an active interdisciplinary research agenda in sustainability more broadly. She also has a research interest in funds management. Jacquelyn has published in well-regarded international finance journals including *Journal of Corporate Finance*, *Journal of Banking and Finance* and *Journal of Business Ethics*, as well as in journals outside of finance including *Nature Climate Change*, *Global Environmental Change* and *Journal of Cleaner Production*.She has been the recipient of AFAANZ research grants and numerous internal grants. She was a Vice President of the Financial Research Network, where she oversaw a program of career development for academic women in finance. Jacquelyn has received a BEL Faculty Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning or Experience - Commendation award and a UQ Business School Dean's award for Impactful Leadership.

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Example Business projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Business?

Market Analysis and Consumer Insights

An academic researcher can conduct a comprehensive market analysis to help a company understand its target market, identify customer needs and preferences, and assess the competitive landscape. They can also gather consumer insights through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gain a deep understanding of consumer behavior, motivations, and purchasing decisions. This information can inform product development, marketing strategies, and customer engagement initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Business Development

Collaborating with an academic researcher can support strategic planning and business development efforts. Researchers can analyze industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging markets to identify growth opportunities and potential risks. They can also evaluate the feasibility and viability of new business ideas and expansion plans. Their expertise in strategic management and business models can help companies develop effective strategies and make informed decisions.

Data Analysis and Decision Support

Academic researchers are skilled in data analysis and can help companies make data-driven decisions. They can analyze large datasets, apply statistical techniques, and develop predictive models to uncover patterns, trends, and insights. This can support decision-making in areas such as pricing, demand forecasting, supply chain optimization, and risk management. Researchers can also provide decision support tools and frameworks to facilitate strategic decision-making.

Organizational Behavior and Employee Engagement

Understanding organizational behavior and employee engagement is crucial for companies to create a positive work environment and enhance employee productivity and satisfaction. Academic researchers can conduct surveys, interviews, and assessments to measure employee engagement, identify factors influencing organizational culture, and develop strategies to improve employee well-being and performance. They can also provide training programs and workshops to enhance leadership skills and promote a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Companies are increasingly focusing on social responsibility and sustainability. Academic researchers can help companies develop and implement sustainable business practices, assess the environmental and social impact of their operations, and identify opportunities for improvement. They can conduct research on topics such as corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making, and sustainable supply chain management. Their expertise can support companies in aligning their business goals with societal and environmental objectives.