A physics professional holds a B.S. in Physics (University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, 1994), an M.S. in Physics (University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1997), and a Ph.D. in Physics (University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2002). Since 2013, they have served as an Associate Professor of Physics at Tennessee State University, following a role as Assistant Professor there (2007–2013). Previously, they were faculty at Ensworth High School (2005–2007). Their work spans research and education: they have given invited and contributed talks at conferences like the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and American Physical Society (APS), focusing on physics learning with cultural relevance and student reasoning at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). They have 5+ peer-reviewed publications (e.g., in Materials Letters, The Astrophysical Journal, Journal of Applied Physics) on topics including nanomaterials, ZnO spintronics, and astronomical instrumentation. They are a member of AAPT (since 2006), APS (since 2022), and the Topical Group on Physics Education Research (since 2022), and secured $112,000 in funding for “Building Capacity in Science Education Research” in 2020.

A Mechanical Engineering professional holds a PhD (1989) and MSc (1986) from Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine (INPL, Nancy, France), and a BSc (1982) from the University of Ibadan (Nigeria). Since 2007, they have served as a Full Professor at Tennessee State University (TSU), where they have been Department Chair (2017–2024) and previously held Associate (2001–2007) and Assistant Professor (1996–2001) roles. With 12+ years of industrial experience (Production/Maintenance Engineer at Nigerian firms, 1982–1994) and post-doctoral research at INPL (1989–1992), they hold a US patent (“Virtual Accommodation Apparatus,” US 6,947,875 B2) and have won awards including Boeing’s Phantom Works Silver Award (2005) and NASA’s Objective Award (2000). They lead/co-lead major funded projects (e.g., $1.1M DOE/NNSA grant for ceramics/polymers research, $1.38M Boeing grant for seat comfort design) and publish on 3D printing, microgrids, and composite structures. They are a member of ASME and SAE, and serve on TSU committees (Budget, Tenure & Promotion).

An Associate Professor in Finance at Cardiff University (UK, Aug 2021–present) with prior roles as Assistant Professor at Cardiff (Jan 2018–Jul 2021) and the University of Kent (Sept 2015–Dec 2017). They hold a PhD in Finance (Hull University Business School, UK, 2016, thesis on SMEs’ credit risk/capital structure) – a school with triple crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) – an MSc in Financial Management (Distinction, Hull, 2011), and a BSc in Economics (2:1, 2007). Specializing in empirical corporate finance, sustainable finance, and ETFs, they have published 10+ peer-reviewed papers (e.g., in Journal of Finance (ABS 4*), European Financial Management (ABS 3)) and secured over £140k in grants (e.g., NCSC cyber security funding). As a module leader for MSc/ BSc courses (e.g., Financial Derivatives, Portfolio Management), they maintain student evaluations of 4.1–4.9/5. They serve as Associate Editor for International Review of Economics & Finance, co-chair international conferences, and supervise 4 PhD students. Fluent in English/French/Arabic/Bulgarian, they hold Fellow status with the UK Higher Education Academy.

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An American professional holds a PhD in Media Arts and Studies (Ohio University, USA, 2010), two master’s degrees (Sports Administration, 2001; International Affairs, 2000, both from Ohio University), and a Bachelor’s in Economics, Business and Social Sciences (Université de Mons-Hainaut, Belgium, 1998). Currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern University in Qatar (2020–present), they previously worked as Senior Manager & Education Specialist at Josoor Institute (Supreme Committee for the Delivery and Legacy of Qatar 2022 World Cup, 2014–2019). They also have academic experience as an Instructor in Sports Administration at Ohio University (USA, 2012–2013) and served as IT Manager at Ohio University’s College of Health and Professions (2002–2011). With research focus on African football (migration, fan culture, academies), they have published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (e.g., in The International Journal of the History of Sport, Soccer & Society) and co-authored two books—Sports in Africa, Past and Present (Ohio University Press, 2020) and a work under review with Palgrave Macmillan (2014). Fluent in English (oral/written); no Chinese proficiency.

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A U.S. professional holds two PhD degrees: one in Kinesiology (West Virginia University, USA, 2005–2011) and another in Exercise Physiology (West Virginia University, USA, 2000–2004). They also earned a Master of Science in Athletic Coaching Education (West Virginia University, 2005), a Master of Science in Sport Studies (University of Tennessee, USA, 2000), and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Health/Adult Fitness (Winona State University, USA, 1998). Since 2022, they have served as a Volleyball Coach at Evansville High School. Concurrently, they have been an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern Indiana (USA) since 2012. Previously, they worked as a Lecturer (2010–2012) and Clinical Assistant Professor (2008–2010) at West Virginia University. Fluent in spoken and written English, they have no proficiency in Chinese. Their expertise centers on exercise science, athletic coaching, and kinesiology, with experience spanning higher education teaching and high school sports coaching.

A Brazilian and EU citizen currently based in Hyderabad, India, holds a Master’s in Global Sport Management (Seoul National University, 2022–2024), a Bachelor’s in Physical Education (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 2016–2020), and industry credentials including an AFC Football Management Certificate (2022–2023) and Ajax Education Program completion (2021–2022). Since July 2024, they have served as a Physical Education Teacher at Walkerson University, designing targeted training plans, leading teams to competition success, and building a performance analysis system. Previously, they were Football Sports Operations Supervisor at blockchain project Protégé (2022–2023), co-writing game modules (scouting, training, club finance) and providing player data support. They also worked as a University Lecturer at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2020–2022), developing PE course modules, and as a Sports Marketing professional (2017–2022) building industry networks and conducting player market research. Proficient in English (advanced), 3 intermediate languages, 6 basic languages, SQL, and big data visualization.

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