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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Scholar

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

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.

Publication Profile

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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