Contributors

Suzanne Manning

Technical Lead, Social Systems, ESR

Technical Lead, Social Systems, ESR I have degrees in biochemisty and education, with an interest in policy, history, gender and advocacy. This has led me to ESR, where I contribute to the science projects by bring a social systems lens.

Simon Bourdeau

Professor, Département d'analytique, opérations et technologies de l'information, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)

Professor, Département d'analytique, opérations et technologies de l'information, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) PMP, Scrum Master, CBCI, BAA-Finance Prosci Certified Change Practitioner LEGO Serious Play facilitator, Project management and team management (collaboration, diversity, improvisation, etc.) Innovation & Creativity Operational risks

Sarah Kollat

Teaching Professor of Psychology, Penn State

Teaching Professor of Psychology, Penn State My areas of specialty include infant, child, and adolescent development and child psychopathology. I have special interests in behavioral therapy, peer relationships, and neurodiversity with a specific focus on the Autism Spectrum. I have been lucky to teach a variety of courses over my career surrounding these topics and look forward each semester to updating course materials with the newest scientific breakthroughs in our understanding of human development and mental health. Working with my students has been the greatest joy of my career. Every class is an opportunity to connect with the amazing people in my classes. There is no other job like it! In my spare time, I volunteer as a firefighter with ALPHA Fire Company. I also write psychological thrillers under the pen name Sarah K. Stephens. When I’m not teaching, volunteering, or writing, I’m enjoying time with my husband and family in the wilds of Central PA.

Sophie Blondel

Research Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee

Research Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee Sophie Blondel received her BSc from Ecole Polytechnique (France) and her MS from Université Paris Diderot (France), both in physics. After finishing her PhD in particle physics in 2013 from Université Paris-Sud (France), she started at ORNL as a postdoctoral research associate to work on code development for Xolotl within a DOE SciDAC project. She has since become the lead developer for Xolotl and joined the Nuclear Engineering department at the University of Tennessee. She was a visiting academic fellow at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord in April 2022.

Sunny Kareem

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau With over 30 years of combined experience in industry and academia and a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management, I bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. My research in supply chain, sustainability tension management, disruption management, i.e., VUCA and digital transformation, through the application of Blockchain technology for operations and sustainability management, is complemented by my extensive consulting experience across Third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Backed by international business experience, I am committed to integrating holistic sustainability into business operations by implementing strategic policies, developing digital solutions, and conducting innovative research. 🔬 As an early-career researcher, I focus on managing sustainability tensions, resilience, and digital transformation for global sustainable supply chains amid multi-crises VUCA challenges, i.e., COVID-19 and geopolitical shifts. I provide pragmatic solutions for international businesses and their supply chains striving for sustainability. 🎓 In addition to my research, I currently supervise eight final-year Master of Business Informatics students on their applied projects, guiding them through critical issues in global business operations, supply chains, informatics innovation, and digital technologies. This role allows me to influence the next generation of leaders directly, ensuring their research aligns with academic rigour and practical industry standards. 🎓 My practical approach has led me to significant achievements in the 3PL, FMCG, and Ready-made Garments manufacturing sectors. I've harmonised efficiency with sustainability, achieving operational effectiveness and setting new benchmarks for sustainable practices. As a consultant, I specialise in catalysing change, enhancing operational agility, and ensuring sustainability compliance. 🎓 Educating the next generation of leaders, I bring sustainability and digital business transformation perspectives to their doorstep. My teaching style blends real-world case studies with academic theory, preparing students to excel in an era where efficiency, ethics, and environmental stewardship intersect. 🎯 I am driven by the vision to instigate change that yields economically viable, resilient, digitally connected global organisations dedicated to sustainability. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals and organisations on initiatives that push the boundaries in international business and supply chains.

Sarah Clifford

Future Leader Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research

Future Leader Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research Sarah’s work focuses on the relationship between alcohol use and harms, and how policies can impact these outcomes. She has a background in health promotion. Her PhD examined the impact of the 2017-18 NT alcohol reforms – specifically the Banned Drinker Register, Minimum Unit Price, and Police Auxiliary Liquor Inspectors - on domestic, family, and sexual violence. Her fellowship focuses on the commercial determinants of alcohol use and harms in the NT.