Firdissa Jebessa | Research | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firdissa Jebessa | Research | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | Addis Ababa University | Ethiopia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firdissa Jebessa is a distinguished educationist and researcher with extensive expertise in higher education quality and pedagogical innovation. Throughout a career spanning over three decades, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firdissa Jebessa has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the Director General of Higher Education Research and Academic Affairs at the Ministry of Education and leading strategic planning and change management initiatives. The professional journey of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Firdissa Jebessa includes diverse experiences ranging from secondary school teaching to managing educational support departments and serving as the President of the Ethiopian Educational Researchers’ Association.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications:

Aga, F. J. (2017). Motivating and/or de-motivating environments to do action research: The case of teachers of English as a foreign language in Ethiopian universities. Educational Action Research, 25(2), 203–222. (29 Citations)

Aga, F. J. (2009). Teachers’ roles in quality management systems at universities. Dialogue Journal, 1(1), 15–35. (11 Citations)

Aga, F. J. (2006). Quality assurance in higher education institutions: Challenges and opportunities. IER FLAMBEAU, 14(1), 29–42. (8 Citations)

Aga, F. J. (2005). Active learning versus the traditional lecture methods of teaching at higher education institutions. The Ethiopian Journal of Education, 25(1), 49–77. (6 Citations)

Jebessa, F. (2000). Impediments to do satisfactory educational research work in line with the new education and training policy. Proceedings of the National Conference on Current Issues of Educational Research, 1–15. (6 Citations)

Aga, F. J. (2023). Determinants of academic research quality: The case at three Ethiopian public universities. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 7(1), 1–10. (5 Citations)

Jebessa, F. (2017). Perceived roles of action research for the teaching quality of English as a foreign language at two Ethiopian public universities. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 6(11), 1–12. (5 Citations)

Raphael Bar El | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Raphael Bar El | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | Israel

Prof. Raphael Bar El is a distinguished economist and innovation scholar recognized for his extensive contributions to the fields of regional development, innovation policy, and public management. His research focuses on innovation systems, entrepreneurship, and the strategic interplay between economic policy and regional growth. Professor Bar-El has authored and edited several influential books, such as Regional Development and Conflict Management: A Case for Brazil, Desenvolvimento Econômico Regional para a Redução da Pobreza e Desigualdade, Industrialização Rural no Nordeste, and The Economic Development of the Arab Sector in Israel. His academic publications have appeared in leading volumes and journals, addressing topics such as under-investment in innovative enterprises, the spatial distribution of high-tech industries, and socio-economic policy frameworks for conflict regions. Professor Bar-El’s leadership extends beyond academia to public service and international development. He has served as Director of the National and Economic Planning Authority at the Ministry of Economy and Planning and as Director General of the Development Study Center. As the Founder and President of the Israeli Regional Science Association, he has played a pioneering role in advancing regional science and innovation policy in Israel and abroad. His expertise has been sought by numerous international organizations and governments, including the World Bank, UNDP, and various ministries across Latin America, Africa, and Europe, where he has led and advised more than thirty major development and innovation projects. With an academic record comprising 56 documents, 387 citations across 328 publications, and an h-index of 11, Professor Bar-El continues to influence policy thinking and academic discourse on regional innovation and sustainable economic development. His long-standing commitment to integrating theory with practical policy solutions has positioned him as a leading voice in shaping innovation ecosystems and fostering socio-economic growth across diverse regions.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications :

Bar-El, R., Gavious, I., Kaufmann, D., & Schwartz, D. (2017). Under-investments in innovative SMEs: The effect of entrepreneurial cognitive bias. In K. O. Lundvall & P. Nielsen (Eds.), Human capital and assets in the networked world.

Schwartz, D., Avnimelech, G., & Bar-El, R. (2012). The location of knowledge economy and high-tech in Israel. In J. K. Gibson-Graham & G. Roelvink (Eds.), Societies in motion: Innovation, migration and regional transformation.

Bar-El, R. (2014). Economic considerations in implementing a parallel states structure. In M. Cohen & C. Scheindlin (Eds.), One land, two states: Israel and Palestine as parallel states University of California Press.

Bar-El, R., & Co-authors. (2024). Can the periphery survive innovation-led growth? Insights from Israel. Regional Studies, Regional Science.

Bar-El, R., & Co-authors. (2022). Adapting reverse mentoring strategy to SMEs: A new pilot model implemented in Brazil. Sustainability.

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.

Bakhtiar Ostadi | Competitive Advantage | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi | Competitive Advantage | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi is an Iranian scholar and Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran. With over two decades of academic and industrial contributions, he has advanced research in risk assessment, quality management, reliability engineering, and process improvement. He has authored numerous journal articles, conference papers, and books, and has supervised key projects in industries ranging from automotive and gas refineries to telecommunications and insurance. Fluent in English and Farsi, Dr. Ostadi integrates theoretical expertise with practical applications, making significant impacts in both academia and industry.

Profiles 

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ORCID

Google Scholar

Educational Background

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi has a strong interdisciplinary academic foundation in mathematics and industrial engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran with a dissertation titled “An Examination of the Role of the Quality Management Systems in the Preparation and Implementation Stages of BPR Projects Using Concept of Dynamic Capabilities and RBVF Model.” Prior to that, he received his M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tehran, where his thesis focused on cost management in a flexible manufacturing system with an activity-based costing approach in the forging industry. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran.

Professional Experience

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. He has led and participated in numerous research and industrial projects in areas such as process management, business process reengineering, reliability and risk engineering, and quality systems. His applied projects include activity-based costing in manufacturing industries, cargo train scheduling, risk management in civil and energy projects, evaluation of dependability in gas refineries, and developing excellence roadmaps for large-scale organizations such as Iran Insurance Company, IRIB, and MCI (Hamrah-e-Avval).

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi is an active educator and has taught a wide range of graduate and doctoral-level courses, including Reliability Engineering, Risk Reengineering, Quality and Process Improvement in Healthcare, Corporate Finance, Quality Engineering, Marketing Management, and Computer Simulation & Optimization. He also contributes to the scholarly community as a review board member of the International Journal of Production Research.

Research Interests

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi’s research interests cover a wide range of topics in industrial and systems engineering, reflecting both theoretical depth and practical application. He is particularly focused on data-driven risk assessment and pricing strategies for bidding, with an emphasis on improving decision-making under uncertainty. His work also extends to resilience engineering and quality engineering and management, aiming to enhance the robustness and efficiency of complex systems. In addition, he has a strong interest in process management, modeling, and simulation as tools for analyzing and optimizing organizational performance. Reliability engineering forms another key area of his expertise, where he explores methods to improve system dependability and maintenance practices. Complementing these technical domains, he also investigates customer value, customer experience, and marketing, integrating human and organizational dimensions into engineering solutions.

Publications

Using extended Monte Carlo simulation method for the improvement of risk management: Consideration of relationships between uncertainties

Year: 2007 | Citation: 159

Grouping evolution strategies: An effective approach for grouping problems

Year: 2015 | Citation: 66

Activity-based costing in flexible manufacturing systems with a case study in a forging industry

Year: 2008 | Citation: 64

A combined modelling of fuzzy logic and Time-Driven Activity-based Costing (TDABC) for hospital services costing under uncertainty

Year: 2019 | Citation: 60

An assessment model for hospital resilience according to the simultaneous consideration of key performance indicators: A system dynamics approach

Year: 2020 | Citation: 44

Conclusion

Dr. Bakhtiar Ostadi stands out as a highly accomplished researcher whose work embodies both innovation and practical impact. His career reflects a dedication to advancing industrial and systems engineering through risk management, resilience, and quality improvement. With his strong academic record, successful industrial projects, and commitment to education, he has established himself as a competitive candidate for the Best Researcher Award. By continuing to broaden his international collaborations and embracing emerging research trends, Dr. Ostadi is well positioned to achieve even greater global recognition. His contributions already make a lasting difference, and his future endeavors promise to further enhance the field.

xiaochen xiao | Industry Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. xiaochen xiao | Industry Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. xiaochen xiao, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Xiaochen Xiao is a driven graduate student in Data Science and Innovation at the University of Technology Sydney. 📊 Passionate about artificial intelligence and its real-world applications, Xiaochen has contributed to high-impact international projects and published extensively in indexed journals and conferences. With a keen interest in deep learning, natural language processing, and multi-modal systems, they bring a strong blend of research acumen and hands-on experience. Xiaochen is recognized for their innovation in drone object recognition, medical VQA, and financial AI—garnering patents, software copyrights, and global awards.

Profile

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🎓 Education

Xiaochen earned a Bachelor’s degree in a technology-focused discipline before enrolling in the Master’s program in Data Science and Innovation at UTS. The curriculum has equipped them with a multidisciplinary toolkit, including machine learning, data engineering, and strategic analytics, fostering a sophisticated understanding of cutting-edge technologies. 📚

💼 Experience

Xiaochen has led and contributed to projects including anti-drug surveillance drones for the Public Security Department and quantitative financial trading systems. Serving as Chair of the Data Science Association and former head of the Math Modeling Lab, Xiaochen has also demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability within academic circles and research teams. 🧠💼

🔬 Research Interests

With a keen interest in Deep Learning 🤖, Natural Language Processing (NLP) 💬, Reinforcement Learning, and Multi-modal AI Systems 🧩, Xiaochen’s research explores how intelligent algorithms can process and interpret complex data across domains—from aerial drone imagery to healthcare diagnostics.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Xiaochen’s pioneering contributions have garnered international awards in Strategic Management and Business Strategy. Their innovation project “Poppy Recognition System for Drones” received national distinction, and multiple research outputs have been indexed in EI, IEEE, and CPCI, reflecting a growing academic impact. 🏅🌍

🔗 Professional Memberships

Actively engaged in the academic community, Xiaochen serves as Chair of the Data Science Association and was previously the Head of the Math Modeling Lab, leading cross-functional teams in computational problem-solving.

📚 Publication Top Notes

“Multi-modal Tourism Recommendation System.” Published in SCI Q2 Journal (Accepted). Read article. Cited by 7 articles. 🌐

. “Medical Image VQA System.” Submitted to IEEE TPAMI (CCF-A, Under Review). Read submission.

“Drone-Based Poppy Recognition Using Deep Neural Networks.” IEEE Conference (First Author). Read conference paper. Cited by 3 articles. 📡

 “AI-Driven Quantitative Trading Models.” EI Indexed Conference Paper. Access article.

 “NLP Optimization with Reinforcement Learning.” IEEE Proceedings. View here. Cited by 5 articles. 📈

Tianxing Cui | Archaeometry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tianxing Cui – Archaeometry – Best Researcher Award

Alignment with Award Category

Cui Tianxing’s extensive research, teaching experience, and fieldwork align with prestigious academic and research awards in history and archaeology. His multidisciplinary approach, combining field excavation with advanced analytical techniques, makes him a strong candidate for recognition in: Historical Research Excellence Awards, Archaeological Discovery Awards, National Science and Social Research Grants, Distinguished Educator Awards

Zhengzhou University | China

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🎓Early Academic Pursuits 

Education and Training

Cui Tianxing’s academic journey began with his undergraduate studies at Zhengzhou University, where he graduated in 2004. Demonstrating a strong interest in history and archaeology, he further pursued his Ph.D. at Peking University, one of China’s most prestigious institutions, from 2004 to 2010. His doctoral studies provided him with a solid foundation in historical analysis, research methodologies, and excavation techniques, laying the groundwork for his future contributions to the field of archaeology and historical studies.

💼Professional Endeavors 

Academic Positions

Since 2010, Cui Tianxing has been a faculty member in the History Department at Zhengzhou University, contributing significantly to the academic and research community. His expertise and dedication earned him the position of Associate Professor in 2020, further solidifying his reputation as a distinguished scholar in historical and archaeological research. In 2023, he achieved another milestone by becoming a Ph.D. supervisor, mentoring the next generation of historians and archaeologists.

📚Contributions and Research Focus on Archaeometry

Cui Tianxing’s research spans various critical areas, including microwear analysis of lithic tools, early state formation, and social control mechanisms in central China. His studies have contributed valuable insights into the technological advancements and social structures of prehistoric and early historical societies. He has actively participated in field excavations across several significant archaeological sites, including:Donghulin site (Beijing, 2001–2006), Jiangzhai site (Henan, 2010–2011), Guangzhuang site (Henan, 2011–2012), Chezhuang site (Henan, 2014–2015), Jiahu and relevant sites (Henan, 2014–present), Haizi site (Shandong, 2017–2018), Xiangyang site (Shandong, 2018–present), Xiaojiaokou site (Henan, 2021–present)

🏆Accolades and Recognition 

Cui Tianxing has gained recognition for his scholarly work through numerous publications in reputable journals. Some of his notable works include: “Application Review of the Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope in Quantitative Analysis of Microwears” (Acta Anthropologica Sinica, 2022), “The Earliest Leveling Equipment: Evidence from the Taosi Site of Central China” (Huaxia Archaeology, 2022), “Song Glass Ornaments Unearthed from Nanwa Site in Dengfeng” (Science of Conservation and Archaeology, 2020), “The Complex in Chinese Civilization” (Huaxia Archaeology, 2016), “The Change of Technology-Oriented to Issues-Oriented Archaeology” (The Study of Dynamic Experience and Education, 2018)

🌍 Impact and Influence 

Community Impact

As a scholar and educator, Cui Tianxing has played a pivotal role in shaping the field of Chinese archaeology and history. His research on lithic technology, social control, and state formation has provided a deeper understanding of China’s early civilizations. By supervising Ph.D. candidates, he continues to influence the next generation of scholars, fostering academic growth and innovation.

🔮Legacy and Future Contributions 

Cui Tianxing’s ongoing research promises to further advance the study of early state societies and prehistoric technology. As a Ph.D. supervisor, he is dedicated to mentoring young researchers, ensuring that his methodologies and insights continue to shape the field. His legacy will be defined by his contributions to archaeological research, the numerous students he has guided, and the lasting impact of his work on historical studies in China. Future contributions may include: Expanding research on early Chinese social structures and economic systems., Furthering studies on microwear analysis and technological innovations in early civilizations., Enhancing excavation methodologies and integrating new scientific techniques into archaeological research.

 

Conclusion

Cui Tianxing’s career exemplifies dedication to the study of history and archaeology. From his early academic pursuits to his professional advancements and groundbreaking research, he has consistently contributed to the understanding of early Chinese civilizations. His impact as a researcher, educator, and field archaeologist continues to grow, ensuring his place among the most influential scholars in his discipline.

📚Publications

Bone Powder and Wild Plants: Subsistence Strategies of Early Neolithic Settlers in North China

Authors: X., Wei, Xingtao, Y., Sun, Yibin, J., Li, Jindou, … Y., Sun, Yongge, T., Cui, Tianxing

Journals: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology