Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Queen's University

Dr. Joachim Scholz

Buffalo, New York, United States of America
The world's first Augmented Reality Marketing professor
Education

Queen's University

Ph.D., Marketing / January, 2014

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

University of Exeter

M.Sc. with Distinction, Economic and Consumer Psychology / July, 2007

Exeter

Nordakademie

M.A., Business Science and Management / July, 2004

Elmshorn
Experience

Brock University

Assistant Professor of Marketing / July, 2019Present

I launched the world's first dedicated AR Marketing courses for undergraduate and MBA students in 2019/2020.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Assistant Professor of Marketing / July, 2014June, 2019

Developed ‘Digital Marketing and New Media’ course and ‘Integrated Marketing Communications’ minor. Started teaching about AR Marketing in 2014, as part of my Digital Marketing and New Media course.

Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI)

CCOVI Research Scholar and Fellow / May, 2020Present

Focus on augmented reality and brand storytelling via social media for the wine industry.

Future of Marketing Institute (FOMI), Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, ON

Advisory Board Member / January, 2019Present

Adweek

Academic Council Member / November, 2019Present

Queen's University

Teaching Fellow / July, 2007June, 2014

I taught classes on Integrated Marketing Communications, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, and Introduction to Marketing.

Royal Military College of Canada

Sessional Lecturer / July, 2013June, 2014

I taught courses on Marketing Principles (MBA), Consumer Behavior (MBA), and Introduction to Marketing (UG)

Research Expertise
Marketing
About
I am a marketing professor who specializes in augmented/extended realities, metaverse marketing, brand storytelling, and influencer marketing. I am a public speaker and consultant who helps your brand thrive in today's and tomorrow's new realities. <br> \~ ⨏ \~ <br> MY PASSION is to explore augmented reality’s strategic potential for marketing: I published the first-ever conceptual article on AR marketing, which won Article of the Year award and is one of the most-cited publications about this topic. I have taught AR since 2015 as part of my social media and digital marketing courses at Cal Poly. At Brock University, I developed and teach the world’s first dedicated Augmented Reality Marketing courses for undergraduate as well as MBA students. <br> \~ ⚬ \~ <br> MY RESEARCH combines ethnographic methods with socio-cultural frameworks to cut through the complexities of marketing and consumption: I explore how augmented reality can deepen consumer/brand relationships, how it helps customers feel more competent and autonomous, how Pokémon GO players co-create and transport into hybrid-realities, how managers can deploy AR initiatives, and how various types of augmented realities offer different strategic opportunities for brands. My social media research explores how marketers can build their brands in today’s polarized and tribal societies by fighting back against online critics. <br> \~ × \~ <br> I LOVE building bridges between academia and the broader business community: I'm a member of Adweek's Academic Council and serve on the advisory board of Schulich’s Future of Marketing Institute. I regularly publish research-driven insights in Adweek, MKTGsquad, and other AR-specific publications. I provide expertise for marketing agencies and consult wine, CPG and technology companies in the US and Canada on branding and augmented reality marketing. I decipher the babel and help people see the big picture. <br> \~ 🦊 \~

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Dr Yinka Somorin

Glasgow
Experienced researcher with over 15 years’ experience in research, teaching, programme management, grant review and knowledge management in universities and international development sectors in Africa, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Experience

Ajayi Crowther University

Visiting Senior Lecturer / June, 2023Present

University of Glasgow

Research Culture Specialist (Career Destinations) / March, 2023January, 2024

University of Galway

Marie Curie Fellow / July, 2021June, 2023

Queen's University

Research Fellow / May, 2018August, 2021

Mast Group Ltd

R & D Scientist / December, 2017February, 2018

University of Bedfordshire

Visiting Lecturer / October, 2017January, 2018

RBridge Research & Advisory

Lead Consultant / February, 2024Present

• Leading the design and delivery of in-person and online research capacity-strengthening activities in universities and organisations in various African countries (Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa). • Delivering quality consultancy in knowledge management and evidence synthesis services to promote the impact of the International Water Management Institute, West Africa Office. • Expert Evaluator for the European Commission’s Horizon Europe and The European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP3) calls.

Research Expertise
Microbiology
Antimicrobial resistance
Food safety
Research Culture
Researcher Development
About
* Leading researcher with over 15 years’ experience in research, teaching and capacity strengthening in universities in Africa, the United Kingdom and Ireland. * Microbiologist with over 15 years of technical expertise in bacteriology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, and molecular diagnostics in Africa, the UK and Ireland. * Experienced trainer and programme leader with expertise in delivering research skills training and leading institutional programmes to support the career development of researchers. * Strong leadership in grant development and review as an Expert Evaluator for the European Union, monitoring and evaluation experience as a Programme Leader, and international development as a knowledge management consultant.

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Keerty Nakray

Sociology, Social Policy and Public Health (Social Impact Consultant; DEI)
Education

Queen's University

PhD, School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work / December, 2010

Belfast

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

M Phil, Humanities and Social Sciences / September, 2005

Mumbai

University of Mumbai

Masters in Social Work , College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan / June, 2002

Mumbai

University of Mumbai

BA Sociology, St Xaviers College / December, 2000

Mumbai
Research Expertise
Gender Budgets
Comparative Welfare States
Child Poverty
Social Policy
Public Administration
And 8 more
About
Dr. Keerty Nakray is an academic, researcher, administrator, consultant and author specializing in the sustainable development goals (SDGs); the environment; social governance; diversity, equality, and inclusion; comparative welfare and social policies; gender and social policy; and children and disability. She has edited and authored over 40 evidenced-based publications on a wide variety of those topics. She has extensive expertise in evidence-based research and feminist approaches to preventing gender-based violence and public health. She has developed and implemented intervention training for healthcare providers on identifying and referring victims of violence and abuse. Specifically, her work serves hard-to-reach groups (survivors of violence and abuse, child brides, impoverished populations) using mixed methods, quantitative surveys, and participatory community/action, research, and feminist approaches. Keerty received her PhD from Queens University, Belfast. Among her many publications, she is co-editor of Social and Economic Transitions in China and India: Welfare and Policy Changes; Social Science Research Ethics for a Globalising World: Interdisciplinary and Cross- Cultural Perspectives (Routledge Advances in Research Methods); and Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Public Health: International Perspectives on Budgets and Policies.

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Arindam Sengupta

Research and Analytics Professional with strong 20 years of market experience consulting Fortune 100 companies.
Education

Queen's University

Masters in Management Analytics, Analytics / May, 2017

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Bharathidasan University

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Marketing / September, 2007

Tiruchchirappalli

University of Kalyani

B.Tech, Information Technology / May, 2004

Kalyani
About
Passionate Research & Analytics professional having consulted global organizations like Mars, Dell, CIBC, Uber, Hotels.Com, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Indeed, Diageo, BCA bank, Samsung, Pfizer, Google, Lafarge on their advertising, media, innovation, and marketing strategies. <br> I have also helped many startups to scale up their business in Asia and built their business from scratch including challenging markets like India. My biggest achievement is able to grow business from $400K to $2MM by offering innovative solutions incorporating both research and analytics based on the clients' requirements. I strongly believe that the best approach to be at the heart of client business is to communicate with the clients constantly and understand their business requirements. This approach has enabled me to build the right solutions and thus enabling clients to take the right strategic decisions. I am considered an accessible and compassionate leader by the team and take great pride in mentoring them and helping individuals develop their skills and achieve their career goals. I am an organized individual with a keen sense of attention to detail and at ease in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Key Expertise : \- Research \- Handling different types of research solutions Cross\-Media Research\, Competitive Analysis\, Brand Tracking, Social Research, Customer Journey \- Analytics \- Actively involved in analytical solutions like Forecasting\, Commstracker Modeling\, and descriptive statistics using tools like Tableau, SQL, R. \- Business Development \- Helped in new client acquisition as well as retention of existing clients\, thus enabling strong growth of revenue \- Team Management \- I am currently managing a team of high caliber analytics and research team\, making sure that we are continuously delivering the right solutions based on client requirements \- New Product Development \- Actively work with clients and the Senior Leadership Team of GroupM to develop newer solutions based on the current market demand

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