Erminia Florio | Development Economics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Erminia Florio | Development Economics | Young Scientist Award

Postdoctoral researcher at Università degli Studi Roma Tor Vergata,  Italy

Erminia Florio is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a research affiliate at HEC Montréal. Her research focuses on applied microeconomics, migration, development economics, and public economics. She is involved in various impact evaluation projects, particularly in migration-related studies. Florio has worked as a research assistant at prestigious institutions and has extensive teaching experience at the graduate level in economics, including courses on development, market regulation, and business.

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🎓 Education

PhD Economics and Finance, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (2020). MSc Economics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (2016). Erasmus+ Exchange Program, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2015-2016). BA Economics, University of Roma Tre, Italy (2014)

💼 Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2022–present). Research Affiliate, HEC Montréal (2023–present). Postdoctoral Fellow, HEC Montréal (2020–2023). Research Assistant, Professors Decio Coviello and Giancarlo Spagnolo (2020). Lecturer, University of Rome Tor Vergata and EIEF (2023–2025)

🏆 Awards and Honors

Best Poster Award, PopDays2023, Roma Tre University (2023). International Economy and Society Award, Centesimus Annus – Pro Pontifice Foundation (€20,000, 2021). Postdoctoral Fellowship, HEC Montréal (2020). PhD Scholarship, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2016)

🔬 Research Focus

Erminia Florio’s research interests include applied microeconomics, migration, development economics, and public economics. Her work addresses the socio-economic impacts of migration, attitudes toward immigrants, and the role of information in shaping public perceptions. She also investigates the legacy of historical emigration on attitudes toward immigration and corporate performance in Italy.

Conclusion

Erminia Florio is a highly promising young scientist whose research in migration, development economics, and public policy is making a significant impact. Her academic excellence, innovative research, and contributions to the global discourse on migration make her a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. As she continues to expand her research and teaching contributions, Erminia is poised to make even greater strides in the field of economics and migration studies. She has the potential to be a leading voice in shaping future policies and providing key insights into migration-related challenges.

Publications 📚

  1. Immigration and Perceived Social Position. Insights from an Unintended Survey Experiment
    Authors: A. Fazio, E. Florio
    Journal: B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy
    Year: 2023 | Volume: 23(2), Pages: 547–564 | Citations: 0

 

  1. Contact vs. Information: What Shapes Attitudes Towards Immigration? Evidence from an Experiment in Schools
    Authors: E. Florio
    Journal: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics
    Year: 2022 | Volume: 96, Article: 101790 | Citations: 1

 

 

Elsadig Musa Ahmed |Economics| Best Researcher Award

Prof. Elsadig Musa Ahmed |Economics| Best Researcher Award

Professor at Multimedia University,  Malaysia

Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed, Professor of Development Economics at Multimedia University, Malaysia, specializes in economic productivity, green economy, and technology management. He has over 20 years of experience, producing 10 Ph.D., 2 DBA, 3 Master’s, and 8 MBA graduates. As a Senate member and past postgraduate program coordinator, he has led research and development initiatives. With more than 100 international publications, his work spans productivity analysis, Islamic finance, and environmental economics. He authored Green Productivity: Applications in Malaysia’s Manufacturing and received multiple accolades for academic excellence.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. (2005): Development Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, studying pollutant emissions’ impacts on productivity. M.Sc. (1998): Development Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, focused on Malaysian food manufacturing performance. B.Sc. (1992): Agricultural Economics, University of Alazhar, Egypt. High School Certificate: Sudan.

💼 Experience

Professor: Multimedia University (2015–present), teaching economics, supervising Ph.D. projects. Associate Professor: Multimedia University (2010–2015). Senior Lecturer: Multimedia University (2008–2010). Lecturer: Multimedia University (2004–2008). Research Assistant: Universiti Putra Malaysia (1998).

🏆 Awards and Honors

Included in Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list (2024). Best Paper Award, CEDIMS Conference, Canada (2010). Multimedia University Academic Excellence Awards. Reviewer for Economic Modelling, Journal of Productivity Analysis, and others.

🔬 Research Focus

Productivity Analysis: Technological progress, green productivity. Islamic Finance: Microfinance for poverty alleviation. Environmental Economics: Economic growth and sustainability. Digital Economy: ICT and development. Entrepreneurship: Economic impacts of commercialization.

Conclusion

Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed’s prolific research output, mentorship, and dedication to advancing economic and environmental knowledge firmly position him as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With minor enhancements in interdisciplinary collaborations and focus on emerging global issues, his contributions can further redefine excellence in academia and research.

Publications 📚

  1. Digital Technology Adoption and Globalization Innovation Implications on Asian Pacific Green Sustainable Economic Growth
    Journal: Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity
    Year: 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/J.JOITMC.2024.100221

 

  1. Globalization and Financial Development Contributions Toward Economic Growth in Sudan
    Journal: Research in Globalization
    Year: 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/J.RESGLO.2024.100246

 

  1. Palestinian Small and Medium Enterprises Digital Technology Adoption Intention
    Journal: Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity
    Year: 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/J.JOITMC.2024.100426

 

  1. Testing Technological Kuznets Curve Implications on Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 10 in Seven Asian Countries
    Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
    Year: 2024 (December)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123785

 

  1. Enhancing Environmental Quality and Economic Growth Through Potential Effects of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Asian Economies
    Journal: Scientific Reports
    Year: 2024 (October 2)
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73679-z

 

  1. Big Data Analytics Implications on Central Banking Green Technological Progress
    Journal: International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making
    Year: 2024 (September)
    DOI: 10.1142/S0219622023500669

 

  1. Developing Digital Inclusion Through Globalization and Digitalization
    Type: Book Chapter
    Year: 2024 (July 12)
    DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-4111-7.ch001

 

  1. Mediating Effect of Risk Management Practices in Iraqi Private Banks Financial Performance
    Journal: Journal of Financial Services Marketing
    Year: 2023 (June)
    DOI: 10.1057/s41264-022-00155-y

 

  1. Green Technological Progress Implications on Long-Run Sustainable Economic Growth
    Journal: Journal of the Knowledge Economy
    Year: 2023 (May 10)
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-01268-y

Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis |Economics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis |Economics | Young Scientist Award

Dr at Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus

Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis is a Finance PhD holder at Cyprus University of Technology. His expertise spans financial markets, banking, financial crises, cryptocurrencies, and environmental finance. A Lecturer at Cyprus University of Technology and Mesoyios College, he is also Head of the Research Center at Mesoyios College. Dr. Dimitriadis has published in renowned journals like Applied Economics and International Review of Financial Analysis and serves as a reviewer for top finance journals. He is passionate about exploring financial phenomena through advanced econometrics.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Dimitriadis holds a PhD in Finance (2024) from Cyprus University of Technology, where his thesis investigates risk and connectedness in investments. He earned a Master’s in Shipping and Finance (2019) and a Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics and Statistics (2017) from the University of Cyprus. His academic excellence has been recognized with awards during his studies.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Dr. Dimitriadis has extensive academic experience, serving as a Lecturer at Cyprus University of Technology since 2022, teaching courses in statistics, economics, and finance. He also lectures at Mesoyios College and manages the Research Center there. His experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant and Mathematics Lecturer in Cyprus.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Dimitriadis has received multiple accolades, including an Excellence Award for academic progress from Cyprus University of Technology. His academic achievements are further underscored by publications in prestigious journals and a series of conference presentations, further establishing his contributions to finance research.

Conclusion 🎯

Dr. Konstantinos A. Dimitriadis is an exceptional candidate for the Young Scientist Award due to his impressive academic qualifications, significant research contributions, and leadership in both teaching and research. His strong academic foundation, combined with his research impact in finance and cryptocurrencies, positions him as a valuable asset to the field. Addressing areas for improvement, such as expanding his research focus and enhancing language proficiency, would further elevate his potential as a global leader in finance research.

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Dimitriadis’ research focuses on financial markets phenomena, banking, financial crises, cryptocurrencies, and environmental finance. Using advanced econometric methods, he investigates risk characteristics, dynamic connectedness among investments, and optimal portfolio synthesis. He is deeply interested in how financial systems and cryptocurrencies interact with global economies.

Publications 📚

  1. “The influential impacts of international dynamic spillovers in forming investor preferences: a quantile-VAR and GDCC-GARCH perspective”
    • Authors: K.A. Dimitriadis, D. Koursaros, C.S. Savva
    • Journal: Applied Economics, 2024, pp. 1-21
    • Cited by: 1

 

  1. “Evaluating the sophisticated digital assets and cryptocurrencies capacities of substituting international currencies in inflationary eras”
    • Authors: K.A. Dimitriadis, D. Koursaros, C.S. Savva
    • Journal: International Review of Financial Analysis, 2024, Article 103693
    • Cited by: Not specified

Chenyu Han | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Chenyu Han | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Mr at Shaanxi Normal University,  China

Chenyu Han is a driven research scholar specializing in quantitative finance. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Shaanxi Normal University in 2023, Chenyu is currently engaged in advanced studies focused on dual-market quantitative trading. With a strong academic foundation, Chenyu is particularly adept at analyzing the dynamics of liquidity and turnover in financial markets. Known for excellent communication, networking, and the ability to thrive under pressure, Chenyu has demonstrated success in both team settings and independent projects. Chenyu also possesses hands-on experience in marketing, having served as a Marketing Assistant for World Mark from 2018 to 2019, managing online presence and client interactions.

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  • 🎓 Education 

    Chenyu Han holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, completed in 2023 at Shaanxi Normal University, Chang’an Campus. The finance program provided Chenyu with a deep understanding of market dynamics, financial management, and quantitative trading methods. In addition to academic coursework, Chenyu was actively involved in research related to liquidity and turnover in financial markets, focusing on dual-market trading mechanisms. This education laid the foundation for Chenyu’s current research endeavors, where experimental design, literature summarization, and data analysis are core strengths. Chenyu’s university experience was complemented by the ability to balance academic challenges with extracurricular involvement, making strides in both collaborative projects and individual learning efforts.

    💼 Experience 

    Chenyu Han has a diverse professional background, having worked as a Marketing Assistant for World Mark from June 2018 to June 2019. In this role, Chenyu managed the company’s online presence by regularly updating the website and social media channels, contributing to effective marketing strategies. Additionally, Chenyu assisted in monitoring ongoing campaigns and preparing presentations for prospective clients. These experiences helped refine Chenyu’s communication skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality results. Chenyu’s research experience, starting from September 2023, focuses on dual-market quantitative trading, involving the dynamics of liquidity and turnover in financial markets. Chenyu’s contribution includes designing and completing experiments, preparing the main body of research papers, and organizing relevant literature.

    🏆 Awards and Honors

    Though Chenyu Han is early in their professional journey, they have demonstrated remarkable academic and research potential. During undergraduate studies at Shaanxi Normal University, Chenyu consistently performed in the top tier of finance students, earning recognition for academic excellence. In research, Chenyu’s participation in dual-market quantitative trading projects has already begun to garner attention within academic circles. While specific awards may not yet be numerous, Chenyu has been commended by supervisors for contributions to research on liquidity dynamics and market turnover. These accomplishments underline Chenyu’s growing expertise in finance and quantitative research. The recognition within the university and from research supervisors has laid a strong foundation for further accolades in the financial research domain.

    🔬 Research Focus 

    Chenyu Han’s primary research interest lies in dual-market quantitative trading, focusing on the intricate dynamics of liquidity and turnover in financial markets. This research aims to uncover how liquidity varies between different markets and the impacts this has on trading strategies. Chenyu’s work involves the design and execution of experiments to model these financial phenomena and predict outcomes based on different market conditions. By analyzing quantitative data and summarizing key findings from financial literature, Chenyu contributes to a deeper understanding of how dual-market trading systems function. The ultimate goal of Chenyu’s research is to optimize trading methods and provide valuable insights into market behavior, improving both theoretical and practical applications in financial trading.

Publications Top Notes:

  1. Title: Dual-market quantitative trading: The dynamics of liquidity and turnover in financial markets
  • Journal: Data Science and Management
  • Published: July 2024
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.dsm.2024.07.003
  • Contributors: Qing Zhu, Chenyu Han, Yuze Li

Conclusion

Chenyu Han is a highly motivated and skilled research scholar with a solid academic foundation and relevant experience in finance. While still early in the academic career, Chenyu shows great potential for growth in quantitative financial research. With further academic development and a broader research focus, Han could become a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award in the future.

Zhilong Qin | Applied economics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Zhilong Qin | Applied economics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Zhilong Qin is a Lecturer at the Institute of Western China Economic Research, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and a Master’s in Management from the same institution. Dr. Qin’s research focuses on agricultural, environmental, and development economics. He has published extensively in renowned journals like Social Indicators Research and China Economic Review, addressing topics such as smart city policies, carbon trading, and human development. Dr. Qin has also authored a book on transportation infrastructure’s impact on agricultural production in China and has secured several research grants, including projects on climate change and agricultural economics.

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🎓 Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Economics (2018-2022) – Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.  Master’s in Management (2015-2018) – Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.  B.A. in Management (2011-2015) – Chongqing Normal University

💼 Current Position:

Lecturer at the Institute of Western China Economic Research, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.

🔬 Research Fields:

  • 🌾 Agricultural Economics
  • 🌍 Environmental Economics
  • 🌱 Development Economics

 

Publications:

  • Title: Do smart city policies improve energy efficiency? Evidence from China
    Authors: Qin, Z., Yang, H., Shi, L., Ying, O., Liu, W.
    Journal: Chinese Journal of Population Resources and Environment
    Year: 2024
    Volume: 22(2), Pages: 185–193

 

  • Title: The impact of market-incentive environmental regulation policies on corporate environmental costs: Evidence from China’s carbon trading policy
    Authors: Qin, Z., Tu, C., Han, W., Jiang, Q.
    Journal: PLoS ONE
    Year: 2024
    Volume: 19(2 February), Article ID: e0297003

 

  • Title: Will the negative psychological perceptions of investors reduce platform liquidity? Evidence from China’s online loans
    Authors: Qin, Z., Liu, T., Yu, X., Yang, L.
    Journal: PLoS ONE
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 18(10 October), Article ID: e0292158

 

  • Title: Impact of R&D Investment and Network Penetration on Human Development: Evidence from China
    Authors: Qin, Z., Zhang, H., Zhao, B.
    Journal: Social Indicators Research
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 167(1-3), Pages: 1–25

 

  • Title: Examining the Impact of Fiscal Resources on Anti-Poverty Expenditure: Evidence from China
    Authors: Zheng, M., Li, X., Qin, Z., Sohail, M.T.
    Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 15(5), Article ID: 4371

 

  • Title: Adapt by adopting cleaner vehicles? — Evidence from a low-emission zone policy in Nanchang, China
    Authors: Ye, J., Qin, Z., Chen, X.
    Journal: China Economic Review
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 66, Article ID: 101598

 

  • Title: High daytime and nighttime temperatures exert large and opposing impacts on winter wheat yield in China
    Authors: Chen, X., Tian, G., Qin, Z., Bi, X.
    Journal: Weather, Climate, and Society
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 11(4), Pages: 777–790