Prof. Amandeep DHIR
Research Methods at the University of Agder, Norway

Amandeep Dhir (DSc, Ph.D.) is a Professor of Research Methods at the University of Agder, Norway. He is a visiting professor (or Professor II) at the Norwegian School of Hotel Management, University of Stavanger, Norway, and an Extraordinary Professor at North-West University, South Africa. He obtained his first Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Helsinki (2015) and his second Ph.D. (DSc) in Information systems from Aalto University, Finland (2016).

He is currently serving as an Associate Editor/Senior Editor in Technology Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC, ABS 3), Information Technology and People (ITP, ABS 3), Journal of Strategic Marketing (ABDC A), Marketing Intelligence and Planning (ABDC A), European Journal of Innovation Management and Journal of Intellectual Capital.

His research appears in various leading journals including the Human Relations, British Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Travel Research, Tourism Management, Technology Forecasting, and Social Change, Journal of Business Research, International Marketing Review, Business Strategy, and Environment, Information Technology & People, Computers in Human Behaviour, Computers in Industry, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Internet Research, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, International Journal of Information Management, International Journal of Hospitality Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, Food quality, and preferences, Appetite among others. He has developed and taught several bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level courses for institutions based in Finland, Norway, India, Taiwan, Namibia, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Fiji.  

Prof. Dimitrios BUHALIS
Bournemouth University Business School, International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis is Director of the eTourism Lab and Deputy Director of the International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research, at Bournemouth University Business School in England. He is a Strategic Management and Marketing expert with specialisation in Information Communication Technology applications in the Tourism, Travel, Hospitality and Leisure industries. He works tirelessly with industry leaders and policymakers to transform tourism into a force for regenerative growth, advancing agile and sustainable practices that empower communities worldwide to achieve a brighter future.

He is the Editor in Chief of Tourism Review and The Editor in Chief of the Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing. Professor Buhalis has written and co-edited more than 25 books and 400 scientific articles. Professor Dimitrios Buhalis was recognised as a Highly Cited Researcher 2020, 2021 and 2022 by Clarivate™.

He is featured in the Stanford University’s database of the world’s top 2% of scientists.  He is the 2nd most cited for tourism, 1st most cited for hospitality, 10th on strategy, and 24th in Marketing on Google Scholar with more than 103,000 citations and h-index 126. 

Prof. Natalia VERSHININA
Audencia Business School

At Audencia, her role as Directrice Députée à la Recherche draws on her expertise in entrepreneurship and business strategy to foster innovative research across disciplines. During her tenure of over a year, she has cultivated a rich environment for academic inquiry and collaboration, aligning with the institution’s dedication to excellence in scholarship.

As Joint Editor-in-Chief of the journal Gender, Work and Organization, she has demonstrated leadership in academic publishing, curating impactful discussions on gender dynamics within professional settings.

Her commitment extends to amplifying voices at the intersection of gender, entrepreneurship, and family business, while actively seeking partnerships that advance these important conversations on a global scale.

Prof. Álvaro ROCHA
University of Lisbon

Álvaro Rocha is an Honorary Professor with Habilitation in Information Science, holding a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technologies, an M.Sc. in Information Management, and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. He is a Core Researcher at ISEG, University of Lisbon, and a Collaborating Researcher at RISE-Health.

His research focuses on maturity models, management information systems, information systems quality, intelligent information systems, cybersecurity, e-government, e-health, and information technology in education.

He also serves as Honorary Professor at Amity University (India) and Visiting Professor at several international institutions, including the Harbin Institute of Technology and Brawijaya University. He is Chairman of AMARITS Consulting, Chair of the Information and Technology Management Association (ITMA), and Vice-Chair of the IEEE Portugal Section Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society Chapter.

He is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of two journals and Scientific Manager of a Springer Nature book series. Recognized among the world’s top 1% scientists, he has published extensively in leading indexed journals.

Prof. Vikas KUMAR
University of Portsmouth, UK

Professor Vikas Kumar is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He holds a PhD in Management Studies from the University of Exeter and an engineering degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Ranchi University, India.

A leading scholar in operations and supply chain management, he has published over 350 articles in high-impact journals and conferences, with more than 24,000 citations (H-index 83; i10-index 241). He has secured over £1 million in research funding from organisations including EPSRC, Innovate UK, the British Academy, and the British Council.

His research focuses on sustainability, circular economy, Industry 4.0/5.0, and digital supply chains. He has authored multiple books, led major international projects, and served on editorial boards of several leading academic journals.