Rubing Li | Business | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Rubing Li | Business | Young Scientist Award

PhD student/Lecturer, Wuhan Univerity/Jianghan University, China

Rubing Li is a dedicated accounting researcher with expertise in corporate tax avoidance and corporate governance. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Wuhan University in 2016 and participated in a Ph.D. Cotutelle program at Macquarie University, Australia. She holds an MSc in Economics, Accounting, and Finance from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Griffith University. Rubing has served as a tutor at Jianghan University and has received multiple academic excellence awards. She actively participates in international conferences, including the European Accounting Association and AFAANZ. Her research explores the regulatory impacts on corporate tax strategies. She is an ACCA-certified professional and a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. Beyond academia, Rubing contributes to community service and volunteer initiatives.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education 

Ph.D. in Accounting (2016) – Wuhan University, China. Ph.D. Cotutelle Program (2017) – Macquarie University, Australia. MSc in Economics, Accounting & Finance (2015) – University of Bristol, UK (Merit). Bachelor of Commerce (2013) – Griffith University, Australia (GPA: 6.06/7, Major: Accounting)

💼 Experience 

Tutor (2015-2016) – Jianghan University, Wuhan, China Taught Accounting Principles to undergraduate students. Developed course materials and guided students in financial reporting

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Griffith University Academic Excellence Award (2011-2012, 2012-2013) – Top 5%. Golden Key International Honor Society – Lifetime Member. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – Exemptions from F1-F9. National Study Abroad Fund Award (2017). Paper selected for the European Accounting Association (2019)

🔬 Research Focus

Corporate Tax Avoidance – Investigating the causes and economic consequences. Corporate Governance – Analyzing financial transparency and compliance. Regulatory Impact on Taxation – Studying China’s tax policies through quasi-natural experiments

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Regional Administrative Monopoly and Corporate Tax Avoidance: Evidence from a Quasi-Natural Experiment in China
  • Author: Rubing Li
  • Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics
  • Publication Date: January 30, 2025
  • DOI: 10.1080/16081625.2025.2459700
  • ISSN: 1608-1625 / 2164-2257

 

Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Raja Timilsina | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

PHD at the Asian Development Bank Institute, Japan

Raja Rajendra Timilsina, Ph.D., an Economist at the Asian Development Bank Institute, specializes in development economics, behavioral economics, and mechanism design. With a Ph.D. from Kochi University of Technology, he focuses on sustainability, agriculture, and economic behaviors. Timilsina has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications and research projects, showcasing his expertise in education, health, and cultural sustainability. Fluent in Japanese and English, he holds multiple awards and scholarships, including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters. With extensive teaching experience and professional activities, he continues to influence policy and research in economic development and sustainability.

🔬 Experience

Economist-consultant, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), July 2023-Current Assistant Professor (Project based), Kochi University of Technology, April 2021-March 2022 Research Associate, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), April 2022-June 2023 Research Associate, Research Institute for Future Design, April 2018-March 2021 Plus various roles prior

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Economics, Kochi University of Technology, 2015-2018 Research Interest: Development economics, Experiment and Behavioral economics, Mechanism design Dissertation Title: Social design and sustainability of environmental resources: Learning from field experiments Masters in International Development Program (Economics), International University of Japan, 2009-2011 Bachelors of Business Administration (Finance), Tribhuvan University, 2003-2007

Awards and Scholarships

Multiple awards and scholarships including the ADB-JSP Scholarship for Masters

Research Interests

Education, Health, and Nutrition Agriculture, Climate Change, and Livelihood Economic Behaviors and Preferences Cultural Change and Intergenerational Sustainability Experimental and Development Economics

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