Having completed her PhD at the University of Texas at Dallas, Vladlena's research interests are in the area of information strategy, educational technology, information privacy and social networking. She publishes widely and her research is recognised by the British Computing Society(BCS) and the British Academy of Management (BAM). Vladlena authored and edited a number of books published around the world. She publishes extensively in such journals as International Journal of Human -Computer Studies, Information Technology and People, Computers in Human Behavior, British Journal of Educational Technology, International Journal of e-Business and others. Dr Benson has served as a Course Director for the BSc International Business, Business Administration( including provision in India) and most recently the MA Management programmes. Expertise