Dr. Michael D. Ryall is known for his research in the field of strategic management, especially for his pioneering work on the theory of value capture in business strategy. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong interest in exploring the nature of human learning in complex, interactive, and dynamic settings. He presently holds the position of professor of management at Florida Atlantic University and is director of policy at the Madden Center for Value Creation. Dr. Ryall's research has been published in prestigious scholarly journals, including the Strategic Management Journal, Management Science, and the Academy of Management Review, among others. His research is diverse, extending into economics, game theory, causal inference, AI, and philosophy. He has a demonstrated record of successful funding acquisition from highly regarded funding bodies, such as the A. P. Sloan Foundation, the Australian Research Council, and the Humanities Research Council of Canada. As an educator, Dr. Ryall has taught a wide range of courses, including core business strategy, advanced strategy, business ethics, data analytics for causal inference, managerial economics, and game theory. He has taught at various academic levels, including undergraduate, MBA, Masters, PhD, and executive programs. His teaching skills have earned him recognition and awards from students and peers alike. Dr. Ryall has also contributed to the scholarly community through various editorial roles at leading academic journals. Additionally, he co-founded two academic associations and has organized numerous scholarly conferences and symposia.