Category: Delegate

Professor Stefan Rahmstorf

Stefan Rahmstorf is Co-Head of Research Department on Earth System Analysis of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Professor of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam.

A physicist and physical oceanographer by training, Stefan Rahmstorf’s research focusses on paleoclimate, ocean circulation, sea level, extreme weather events and Earth System modeling.

After working at the New Zealand Oceanographic Institute and the Institute of Marine Science in Kiel, Stefan Rahmstorf joined PIK in 1996. He holds a professorship of Physics of the Oceans at the University of Potsdam since 2000. From 2004 to 2013 Stefan Rahmstorf advised the German government as a member of its Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU).

He is not only an outstanding and highly cited scientist but also a sought-after science communicator and speaker, winning e.g. the Climate Communication Prize of the American Geophysical Union in 2017. He co-founded the award-winning Realclimate and KlimaLounge blogs and is Europe’s climate scientist with the most Twitter followers (2020).

(www.pik-potsdam.de/members/stefan/homepage)

University of Potsdam, Institute of Physics and Astronomy
Head of Earth System Analysis, PIK
Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
Honorary Fellow of the University of Wales/Bangor
Member of the Academia Europaea

Professor David Spicer

David is Professor of Small Business Development and Organisational Studies and Director of Business and Community Engagement in the School of Management at the University of Bradford, UK. As such he leads on the development of the School’s programme and portfolio in respect of support for small business support and in developing business engagement. David has over 20 years of experience in higher education and returned to Bradford (where he began his academic career) in 2019, having previously led the Business School at the University of Salford, UK.

David’s research interests include strategic learning, change and leadership, with a particular interest small forms and entrepreneurship. He is currently leading a major longitudinal study looking at small firm resilience. He is a member of the academic steering group for Y-PERN (the Yorkshire Policy and Engagement Research Network), a cross-institutional collaboration seeking to drive research informed policy making within the Yorkshire region. He has undertaken research and consultancy and delivered executive education for both SMEs and large firms.

Prof. Dr. Neung Teaumroong

Professor Dr. Neung Teaumroong is now the Vice Rector for Research and Technology Development together with the Dean of Institute of Agricultural Technology. Professor Dr. Neung Teaumroong has the experiences in research administration at Institute of Agricultural Technology for 16 years prior to be appointed as Dean. During the term of Dean and Vice Rector, many regulations regarding research and development have been modified to up – grade SUT – researchers to become more in international level. The most important strategy for sustaining research activity in SUT is to build up research culture. Many strategies have been employed such as promoting show – share events, recruiting more full time researchers, increasing an international networks etc. The blended art and science have been encouraged for life long research journey.

Dr.Tapany Patcharawit

Asst. Prof. Dr. Tapany Patcharawit is currently Deputy Director of Center for International Affairs, Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand. Previously, she was Chair of the School of Metallurgical Engineering at SUT. Her current position is also Chair of Cooperative Education of the School. She received her Ph.D. in Metallurgy and Materials from the University of Birmingham, the United Kingdom. Her teaching and research have been in the field of metallurgical engineering, particularly on forming, testing, and recycling of metals and materials. For industrial engagement, she takes part as the consultant of “Recycling Technology Implementation Boost-up for Sustainably Renewable Resources towards the Development of Eco-Industrial Town Projects”, supported by the Department of Primary Industries and Mines, the Ministry of Industry, Thailand.

Assoc. Prof. Dr Chawin Chantharasenawong

Chawin Chantharasenawong is an experienced researcher and academician with over a decade of experience in the field of engineering. He holds a PhD in Aeronautics from the Imperial College London and has since contributed in the field of wind energy, Formula Student racecar and, most recently, remote education technology. Together with his co-researchers, his team has published over 20 research articles in leading engineering journals and presented his work at numerous international conferences.

Chawin has held several administration positions. He is currently the Vice President for Internationalization at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Deputy Manager for International Affairs for the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation and a Board of Trustees member at Concordian International School.

Chawin’s areas of expertise include nonlinear dynamical systems, multiphysics simulations, and optimization techniques. Apart from his technical skills, Chawin is known for his excellent communication and leadership abilities. He has mentored several graduate students and, through his professional experience, networked with many high-level government organizations in the education sector.

Dr Sionade Robinson

Dr Sionade Robinson, an alumna of City University, joined Bayes (formerly Cass) Business School in 2010 as Course Director for the Full Time MBA Programme. Prior to her academic role, she excelled as a management consultant, specialising in enhancing financial performance by understanding client value, demonstrating it through behaviours, and measuring progress. Starting with The Forum Corporation, she contributed to strategy implementation for clients like British Airways and BBC. After working with Celerant and founding her own firm, she advised top companies on service excellence and customer relations strategy. Her book “Customer Loyalty: A Guide for Time Travellers” was published in 2005. Over a decade at Bayes, Sionade became Associate Dean, leading the MBA Programme, introducing innovations, and creating the MBA London Symposium.

Her sabbatical research delved into exploration, new value creation, and an Explorer’s Mindset. She actively practices this mindset, embarking on expeditions with students and colleagues. Affiliated with the Centre for Innovation and Disruption and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, she now serves as Vice-President overseeing Enterprise, Engagement and Employability at City, University of London.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Harff

Prof. Dr. Christoph Harff has been Professor of International Economics and Behavioral Economics at HSHL since 2017. He studied economics at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg and master’s degree in economics at the State University of New York at Albany. He received his PhD in monetary theory and monetary policy from the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. Prof. Harff started his professional career at Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt, London and Hamburg.

A further step in his career was a senior position in wealth management at the renowned Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie. At HSHL, Prof. Harff teaches and conducts research on, among other things, applied behavioral economics, such as how behavioral interventions (“nudges”) can help people make better decisions in areas of health, nutrition or finance. Prof. Harff is co-author of the book “Corporate Nudging – Changing Behavior Patterns in Organizations through Intelligent Nudges” (www.corporatenudging.com).

Professor Judith M. Pütter

Professor Judith M. Pütter is Full Professor of Business Administration especially in the field of strategic and sustainability management at University of Applied Sciences in Hamm-Lippstadt, Germany. She received her doctoral degree on “Sustainability Reporting in Central and Eastern European Countries” at Stuttgart University (Germany) Her research interests include sustainability reporting, sustainability management and circular economy. She gained experience in leading several international research projects.

Professor Pütter has published articles in several international conference proceedings, book chapters, and journals. Also as an independent consultant, she helps communities and businesses realize new perspectives through implementing sustainable strategies and processes. She passes this knowledge to her students, to raise their awareness for sustainability solutions.

Dr Orla Flynn

Dr Orla Flynn was appointed inaugural President of Atlantic Technological University in April 2022, having served two years as President of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology. Prior to this Dr Flynn was Vice President for External Affairs at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) for six years, and previous academic leadership roles in CIT included Head of CIT Crawford College of Art & Design and Head of School of Humanities.

Dr Flynn commenced her academic career as a Lecturer in Computer Science, holding undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Mathematical Physics and Computer Science from University College Cork, an MA in Management in Education from Waterford Institute of Technology, and a PhD from the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick. She is a current Director on the Board of HEANet and has previously held Director positions on both Cork and Galway Chambers of Commerce.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Pantke

For many years, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Pantke has been working at the interface between materials, design and production.

Born in Wickede an der Ruhr, Klaus Pantke first studied “Logistics” with a focus on production logistics and parallel to this “Industrial Engineering” at the Technical University of Dortmund (TU Dortmund). In his undergraduate studies, he focused on materials engineering, design and production. After completing both study programs, he remained at the TU Dortmund and worked as a research assistant at the Institute of Machining Technology (ISF). There, he dealt with the development of tools and processes as well as the influence of the manufacturing process on materials. In the course of numerous projects and research work with industry, he was able to combine his research activities with a wide range of practical experience. In addition, he supervised numerous student research projects and diploma theses and was at the same time coordinator of the study program “Industrial Engineering”.

After completing his doctoral thesis, in which Klaus Pantke developed a new type of sensor coating for temperature measurement in tools (German title: Entwicklung und Einsatz eines temperatursensorischen Beschichtungssystems für Zerpsanwerkzeuge), he was able to gain further experience in research and teaching as a senior engineer in the field of Materials Testing Technology, also at the TU Dortmund. In particular, he was responsible for acquiring research and industrial projects, while also serving as deputy head of the department. Here, too, the influence of manufacturing processes and operational stress on the properties of components and materials formed a major focus of his research work Prof. Pantke also gained extensive teaching experience by participating in the establishment of an international master’s program.

Before taking over the professorship ” Design and Production Engineering ” at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences on 1 April 2018, Prof. Pantke was a group leader at thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde GmbH in the area of research and development. The development, manufacture and testing of large rolling bearings with diameters of several meters as well as their components were the focus of his industrial activities there. The main focus was on the service life of corresponding products while optimizing manufacturing and design conditions. Since 1 March 2022, he has been Vice President for Research and Transfer at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Professor Pantke is the author of numerous scientific publications and lectures at international conferences.