Guoge Yang | Enterprise Growth | Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award

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Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award

Guoge Yang
Xiamen University, Australia

Guoge Yang
Affiliation Xiamen University
Country Australia
Scopus ID 57457534200
Documents 11
Citations 290
h-index 8
Subject Area Enterprise Growth
Event Business Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-7781-8244

Guoge Yang’s academic profile reflects interdisciplinary engagement in applied economics, enterprise innovation, sustainability transitions, and digital transformation studies. His work has examined the relationship between platform economies, technological innovation, market integration, and environmental sustainability using empirical and econometric methodologies.[2] Through publications in international journals addressing digital economy policy and sustainable enterprise development, Yang has contributed to ongoing discussions concerning economic modernization and innovation strategy in emerging economies.[3]

Abstract

The Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award recognizes scholarly and professional contributions that advance enterprise growth, innovation policy, and strategic economic transformation. Guoge Yang’s research portfolio demonstrates sustained engagement with digital economy development, platform economy policy, technological innovation, and sustainable enterprise systems.[2] His publications examine enterprise resilience, carbon emission performance, factor market integration, and digital transformation using econometric and empirical research methodologies. Through interdisciplinary scholarship and policy-oriented analysis, Yang’s work contributes to contemporary discussions on sustainable economic development and digital innovation strategy in rapidly evolving economic environments.[4]

Keywords

Digital economy; Enterprise growth; Innovation strategy; Sustainable development; Platform economy; Applied economics; Carbon emission performance; Digital transformation; Economic policy; Technological innovation.

Introduction

Contemporary enterprise growth increasingly depends on digital adaptation, innovation capacity, and sustainable strategic planning. Researchers working within applied economics and enterprise transformation studies have focused attention on how macroeconomic policies, platform economies, and digital infrastructures influence organizational competitiveness and economic resilience. Guoge Yang’s academic work aligns with these themes through studies examining digital transformation, low-carbon development, and innovation-oriented economic systems.[3]

Guoge Yang’s research trajectory combines empirical analysis with policy-oriented inquiry, particularly in relation to technological modernization and sustainable enterprise development. His academic profile includes research affiliations with institutions in China and Australia, including Xiamen University and Monash University, where he has investigated the effects of digital policy frameworks on firms and regional economic systems.[1]

Research Profile

Guoge Yang specializes in macro policy, economic growth, sustainable development, and enterprise digitalization studies. His academic training includes graduate and doctoral research in economics and applied economy, with emphasis on econometric methods such as ordinary least squares (OLS), instrumental variable analysis (IV), difference-in-differences (DID), and spatial econometric modeling.[1]

His research interests focus on the relationship between digital transformation and enterprise behavior, particularly regarding innovation strategy, technological adoption, and sustainability performance. Several of his studies investigate how digital economy policies, platform infrastructure, and artificial intelligence strategies affect enterprise-level development and economic modernization.[2]

Yang has additionally participated in editorial and peer-review activities for journals connected to sustainable development and technological forecasting. These activities reflect engagement with international academic networks focused on economics, innovation systems, and policy analysis.[5]

Research Contributions

Guoge Yang’s research concerns the digital transformation of enterprises and the role of digital information resources in improving organizational sustainability and carbon performance. His studies frequently address the interaction between digitalization and economic modernization within the Chinese context, while also considering broader implications for enterprise competitiveness and sustainability transitions.[3]

Another major area of contribution involves factor market integration and environmental governance. Through spatial econometric modeling and regional analysis, Yang has explored how market integration and knowledge spillovers influence low-carbon transformation and emission performance in different provinces and industrial sectors.[4]

His work additionally examines enterprise vitality and resilience under digital transformation conditions. These investigations contribute to understanding how firms adapt to technological change while balancing innovation, environmental responsibility, and long-term growth objectives.[2]

  • Research on digital transformation and enterprise sustainability.
  • Studies addressing platform economy policy and innovation strategy.
  • Empirical analysis of carbon emission performance and low-carbon development.
  • Applications of spatial econometric and policy evaluation methods.
  • Interdisciplinary exploration of digital economics and sustainable development.

Publications

Guoge Yang has authored and co-authored publications in journals associated with economics, sustainability, environmental management, and strategic management studies. Selected publications include the following works.[2]

  • Yang, G., et al. “The impact of digital transformation on enterprise vitality: Evidence from listed companies in China.” Technology Analysis & Strategic Management (2023). DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2023.2218508
  • Yang, G., et al. “Digital paradox: Platform economy and high-quality economic development.” Sustainability, 14(4), 2225 (2022). DOI:
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042225

Research Impact

Guoge Yang’s research is connected to policy-oriented analysis of enterprise transformation in digital economies. His studies provide empirical evidence concerning how digital infrastructure, platform economy mechanisms, and innovation strategies influence economic performance and sustainability indicators.[4]

His publication record and citation profile indicate engagement within international academic discussions related to enterprise growth and digital economics. The combination of economic modeling, sustainability analysis, and enterprise-level empirical studies contributes to policy and strategic debates surrounding digital transformation and industrial modernization.[1]

Guoge Yang has additionally participated in editorial and peer-review roles for journals associated with technological forecasting, business strategy, and urban development studies. These responsibilities reflect continuing involvement in scholarly evaluation and academic communication.[5]

Award Suitability

The Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose academic and professional activities demonstrate innovation-oriented thinking, strategic insight, and measurable scholarly contribution. Guoge Yang’s research profile aligns with these objectives through sustained work on enterprise digitalization, innovation policy, sustainability transitions, and economic modernization.[2]

His investigations into platform economies, enterprise resilience, technological adoption, and low-carbon development contribute to contemporary understanding of strategic economic transformation. Furthermore, his interdisciplinary perspective integrating economics, sustainability, and digital policy reflects the evolving nature of enterprise growth research within globalized digital economies.[3]

  • Demonstrated publication activity in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Research engagement with enterprise innovation and strategic transformation.
  • Contributions to sustainability and digital economy scholarship.
  • International academic collaboration and interdisciplinary research activity.
  • Use of empirical and econometric methodologies in policy analysis.

Conclusion

Guoge Yang’s academic contributions reflect a consistent focus on enterprise innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable economic development. Through empirical studies, policy-oriented analysis, and interdisciplinary scholarship, his work addresses important questions concerning technological modernization and enterprise strategy within evolving digital economies.[4] His publication record, research activities, and engagement with sustainability-oriented economic analysis support his recognition within the context of the Innovation and Strategy Trailblazer Award.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Guoge Yang, Author ID 57457534200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57457534200
  2. Yang, G., et al. (2022). Do R&D subsidies improve operational performance? New evidence from China.
    https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=1086583
  3. Yang, G., et al. (2022). “Digital paradox: Platform economy and high-quality economic development.” Sustainability, 14(4), 2225.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042225
  4. Yang, G., et al. (2024). “Digital economy, resource distortion, and low-carbon inclusive development: Evidence from threshold and spillover effects.” PLOS ONE, 19(7), e0302402.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0302402
  5. Yang, G., et al. (2023). “Can digitalization improve enterprise sustainability? Evidence from resilience perspectives.” Heliyon, 9(3).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14607
  6. Yang, G., et al. (2023). Impact of digital transformation on enterprise carbon intensity: The moderating role of digital information resources.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032178

Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Rennes School of Business | France 

Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang is an accomplished academic and marketing scholar who serves as an Associate Professor in the Marketing Department at Rennes School of Business, France, an institution accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. She possesses extensive international academic and professional experience across Europe and Asia, with previous roles at Loughborough University and Cardiff Business School in the United Kingdom, as well as Trans-World University and the World Trade Centre in Taiwan. Her academic background reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, holding advanced degrees in marketing, innovation, and international business from renowned universities in the United Kingdom and Taiwan. Dr. Chuang’s research focuses on marketing innovation, new product development, strategic management, and value co-creation, particularly within high-technology and luxury industries. According to Google Scholar, she has achieved 257 total citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 4 across 7 key publications. Her scholarly contributions have been published in leading academic journals, including the British Journal of Management, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Research Policy, and Journal of Strategic Marketing. She has also contributed to the Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing and has several papers under review in reputable outlets such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. Her work often explores how organizational learning, market orientation, and innovation strategies drive competitive advantage and new product success, especially in emerging markets like China. In addition to her research, Dr. Chuang has actively participated in major international conferences, including those organized by the American Marketing Association, the Academy of International Business, and the Strategic Management Society.

Profiles : ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications : 

Liu, X., Hodgkinson, I. R., & Chuang, F.-M. (2014). Foreign competition, domestic knowledge base and innovation activities: Evidence from Chinese high-tech industries. Research Policy, 43(2), 414–422.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2015). Customer and competitor insights, new product development competence, and new product creativity: Differential, integrative, and substitution effects. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 32(2), 175–182.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2012). Clan culture, strategic orientation and new product performance in Chinese marketing ventures: An exploration of main and moderating effects. Journal of Strategic Marketing, 20(3), 267–286.

Robson, M. J., Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., Bıçakcıoğlu‐Peynirci, N., & Di Benedetto, C. A. (2023). New product development process execution, integration mechanisms, capabilities and outcomes: Evidence from Chinese high‐technology ventures. British Journal of Management, 34(4), 2036–2056.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2014). Creativity and innovation for new technology ventures. In The Sustainable Global Marketplace: Proceedings of the 2011 Academy of Marketing Science Conference (pp. 597–601). Springer.

Reza Khalili | Strategic Decision-Making | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Reza Khalili | Strategic Decision-Making | Best Researcher Award 

Research Assistant at Stony Brook University | United States 

Mr. Reza Khalili is a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stony Brook University, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic record. His educational background also includes a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Isfahan. His research primarily focuses on power systems optimization, renewable energy integration, electricity markets, and the application of advanced computational and machine learning methods in energy systems. His scholarly impact is reflected in 81 citations across 78 documents, with 6 publications and an h-index of 4. Khalili has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals and conferences, publishing impactful works on topics such as robust multi-objective optimization for electricity markets, socio-economic energy hub design, peer-to-peer energy trading, and uncertainty management in renewable energy integration. His co-authored works have appeared in respected journals including Applied Energy, Journal of Energy Storage, and Energy & Buildings, and he has contributed a book chapter published by Taylor & Francis. His conference papers include research on security-constrained optimal power flow and distribution network resilience, one of which was recognized as a best paper finalist at IEEE SmartGridComm. In his academic career, Khalili has gained valuable research experience as a graduate research assistant, working on advanced optimization techniques, contingency prediction in power systems, and uncertainty quantification methods.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications: 

Khalili, R., Khaledi, A., Marzband, M., Nematollahi, A. F., Vahidi, B., & Siano, P. (2023). Robust multi-objective optimization for the Iranian electricity market considering green hydrogen and analyzing the performance of different demand response programs. Applied Energy, 334, 120737.

Darvishi, A., Ranjbar, B., Gharibi, R., Khalili, R., & Dashti, R. (2024). Multi-objective optimization of a socio-economic energy hub with demand response program and considering customer satisfaction. Journal of Energy Storage, 100, 113624.

Gharibi, R., Khalili, R., Vahidi, B., Nematollahi, A. F., Dashti, R., & Marzband, M. (2025). Enhancing energy hub performance: A comprehensive model for efficient integration of hydrogen energy and renewable sources with advanced uncertainty management strategies. Journal of Energy Storage, 107, 114948.

Gharibi, H., Gharibi, R., Khalili, R., Dashti, R., Marzband, M., & Rawa, M. (2025). Optimizing multi-objective peer-to-peer energy trading in green homes: Robust strategies to address non-probabilistic uncertainty using IGDT with integrated demand response. Energy and Buildings, 116435.

Gharibi, R., Vahidi, B., Dashti, R., & Khalili, R. (n.d.). From electrons to solutions: Power-to-X strategies for energy systems integration. In Power-to-X in regional energy systems (pp. 201–227). Taylor & Francis.