Lianghai Wu | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Lianghai Wu | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Anhui University of Technology | China

Prof. Lianghai Wu is a highly accomplished and influential researcher whose work spans accounting research methods, quantitative analysis, financial management, and the emerging intersections of ESG disclosure, green finance, auditing theory, and sustainable development. He has demonstrated strong leadership by serving as the principal investigator for two National Social Science Fund projects, along with several major and key provincial-level humanities and social science teaching reform initiatives, an Anhui University of Technology postgraduate first-class textbook construction project, and multiple provincial soft science projects. His research significantly advances understanding in corporate environmental performance, sustainability reporting quality, and the role of financial governance in promoting green development. Prof. Wu has also contributed to the methodological advancement of the field through his exploration of intelligent text big data accounting, integrating tools such as Stata and Python to enhance the precision and scalability of empirical analysis. His extensive scholarly output includes more than ten monographs and textbooks and over one hundred peer-reviewed papers, reflecting both productivity and long-term dedication to research excellence. His work is regularly recognized by national and provincial academic institutions, evidenced by his involvement in expert databases for the National Social Science Fund, Ministry of Education dissertation evaluations, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation project reviews, and Anhui Provincial Science and Technology Department assessments. With impactful publications, including recent analyses of ESG information disclosure and corporate environmental performance, Prof. Wu’s contributions continue to shape contemporary discourse in accounting, sustainable finance, and environmental governance, establishing him as a leading figure highly suitable for competitive research awards.

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Featured Publications

Wu, L., Sun, H., & Chen, L. (2025). The impact of ESG information disclosure on corporate environmental performance: Evidence from China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies. Sustainability.

 

Zhen Guo | Renewable Energy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Zhen Guo | Renewable Energy | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Zhen Guo | Wuhan University of Technology | China

Dr. Zhen Guo is an emerging researcher specializing in intelligent fault diagnosis, deep learning, anomaly detection, and engineering signal processing, with emphasis on developing reliable data-driven methods for modern industrial systems. His work addresses key challenges in rotating machinery, gearboxes, propellers, and wind turbines by integrating advanced machine learning models with domain-specific signal processing techniques to enhance diagnostic accuracy under real-world constraints. Dr. Guo’s research explores multi-scale wavelet decomposition, adaptive feature fusion, and high-dimensional sampling strategies to mitigate multi-level class imbalance and improve the robustness of condition-monitoring frameworks. He has introduced innovative unsupervised anomaly detection approaches using deep convolutional support generative adversarial networks, enabling effective detection in scenarios where labeled data are insufficient or costly. His contributions also include transfer-learning architectures with channel-attention residual networks and LLM-assisted fine-tuning to achieve few-shot fault recognition in complex systems such as autonomous underwater vehicle propellers. Additionally, he has advanced wavelet-random-forest methods for modeling high-dimensional imbalance samples and proposed unified pattern-fusion strategies for mining alarm data in large-scale industrial facilities using adaptive discretization and time-clustering mechanisms. Dr. Guo’s work published in leading journals such as Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, Scientific Reports, Ocean Engineering, Measurement, and Measurement Science and Technology demonstrates his commitment to bridging the gap between theoretical advances and practical reliability engineering. Supported by competitive research funding, he continues to design predictive frameworks that improve equipment health assessment, Remaining Useful Life estimation, and maintenance decision-making across industrial environments, contributing significantly to the advancement of intelligent diagnostic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Guo, Z. (2025). Multi-scale wavelet decomposition and feature fusion for rotating machinery fault diagnosis under multi-level class imbalance. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing.

Guo, Z. (2025). Unsupervised anomaly detection for gearboxes based on the deep convolutional support generative adversarial network. Scientific Reports, (Published July 1, 2025).

Guo, Z. (2025). Channel attention residual transfer learning with LLM fine-tuning for few-shot fault diagnosis in autonomous underwater vehicle propellers. Ocean Engineering.

Guo, Z. (2025). Fault diagnosis of rotating machinery with high-dimensional imbalance samples based on wavelet random forest. Measurement.

Guo, Z. (2025). Alarm data mining in complex industrial facilities using adaptive discretization based on time clustering and unified pattern fusion mining. Measurement Science and Technology, (Published January 31, 2025).

Maria Urbaniec | Innovation | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Maria Urbaniec | Innovation | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Maria Urbaniec | Krakow University of Economics | Poland

Prof. Maria Urbaniec is a leading researcher in entrepreneurship, innovation, eco-innovation, sustainability, and the digital economy, with an extensive body of work that significantly contributes to understanding how modern enterprises adapt and transform in response to technological and environmental shifts. Her research provides valuable insights into sustainable entrepreneurship, examining innovation-related activities within European enterprises and identifying critical drivers that support sustainability-oriented business models. She has extensively explored eco-innovation practices, particularly in the context of economic and environmental policy interactions, shedding light on barriers and opportunities that influence the adoption of eco-innovative strategies. Prof. Urbaniec’s contributions to digital transformation are widely recognized, especially her comparative analyses of how European countries navigate digitalization and the structural changes it brings to economic systems. Her work on corporate entrepreneurship highlights business model innovation within corporate accelerators, offering empirical perspectives on how organizations foster internal innovation capabilities. Additionally, her research on technological developments and remote work provides timely insights into managerial responses to digital tools and evolving work environments, particularly within dynamic European markets. Across her publications, she integrates the themes of innovation, sustainability, and digital advancement to demonstrate how enterprises can achieve long-term competitiveness while meeting environmental and societal expectations. Her findings not only advance academic knowledge but also inform policymakers and practitioners seeking to design effective strategies for sustainable growth, digital transition, and entrepreneurship-driven development. Prof. Urbaniec’s scholarly contributions continue to shape the discourse on innovation management and sustainability transitions at both national and international levels.

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Featured Publications

Małkowska, A., Urbaniec, M., & Kosała, M. (2021). The impact of digital transformation on European countries: Insights from a comparative analysis. Equilibrium. Quarterly Journal of Economics and Economic Policy, 16(2), 325–355.

Urbaniec, M., & Żur, A. (2021). Business model innovation in corporate entrepreneurship: Exploratory insights from corporate accelerators. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 17(2), 865–888.

Urbaniec, M. (2018). Sustainable entrepreneurship: Innovation-related activities in European enterprises. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 27(4), 1773–1779.

Urbaniec, M. (2015). Towards sustainable development through eco-innovations: Drivers and barriers in Poland. Economics and Sociology, 8(4), 179–190.

Urbaniec, M., Małkowska, A., & Włodarkiewicz-Klimek, H. (2022). The impact of technological developments on remote working: Insights from the Polish managers’ perspective. Sustainability, 14(1), 552.

Lourdes Casas Cardoso | Green Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Lourdes Casas Cardoso | Green Technology | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Universidad de Cádiz, Spain

Prof. Dr. Lourdes Casas Cardoso is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in supercritical fluids, advanced separation processes, and supercritical impregnation, with a strong focus on sustainable applications in the agri-food and biomedical sectors. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas (UCLV), Cuba, in 1996, followed by a Master’s in Organic Chemistry with a specialization in Natural Products from the University of Havana in 2001, a Diploma in Advanced Studies from the University of Cádiz in 2004, and a PhD from the same university in 2006. She began her academic career as a professor at UCLV, Cuba, where she served for a decade, before joining the University of Cádiz, Spain, in 2007, where she advanced from researcher to full professor. Since May 2023, she has held the position of University Professor at UCA. Her research has concentrated on the reutilization of byproducts and industrial waste using innovative separation techniques, including supercritical carbon dioxide and pressurized liquids, leading to significant advancements in green technologies. She has published 80 indexed articles, six book chapters, and participated in over 80 international conferences, accumulating 1,420 citations and an h-index of 26. She has supervised four doctoral theses, directed funded research projects, coordinated multiple industry collaborations, and co-authored three patents. Additionally, she has held leadership roles such as Coordinator of the Chemical Engineering Degree at UCA and has received recognition for excellence in teaching. Her career reflects a remarkable integration of research, teaching, and innovation.

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Featured Publications

Otero-Pareja, M. J., Casas, L., Fernández-Ponce, M. T., Mantell, C., & de la Ossa, E. M. (2015). Green extraction of antioxidants from different varieties of red grape pomace. Molecules, 20(6), 9686–9702.

Fernández-Ponce, M. T., Casas, L., Mantell, C., Rodríguez, M., & de la Ossa, E. M. (2012). Extraction of antioxidant compounds from different varieties of Mangifera indica leaves using green technologies. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 72, 168–175.

Fernández-Ponce, M. T., Casas, L., Mantell, C., & de la Ossa, E. M. (2015). Use of high pressure techniques to produce Mangifera indica L. leaf extracts enriched in potent antioxidant phenolic compounds. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 29, 94–106.

Fernández-Ponce, M. T., Parjikolaei, B. R., Lari, H. N., Casas, L., Mantell, C., & de la Ossa, E. M. (2016). Pilot-plant scale extraction of phenolic compounds from mango leaves using different green techniques: Kinetic and scale up study. Chemical Engineering Journal, 299, 420–430.

El Marsni, Z., Torres, A., Varela, R. M., Molinillo, J. M. G., Casas, L., Mantell, C., & de la Ossa, E. M. (2015). Isolation of bioactive compounds from sunflower leaves (Helianthus annuus L.) extracted with supercritical carbon dioxide. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 63(28), 6410–6421.

Zhijie Gan | Sustainable | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhijie Gan | Sustainable | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhijie Gan | Economics School of Guangxi University | China

Dr. Zhijie Gan is a researcher at the Economics School of Guangxi University in Nanning, China, specializing in international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in International Trade and Regional Economics, having previously completed his master’s and bachelor’s studies in the same field at Guangxi University. His research applies econometrics and structural estimation, with publications in recognized journals such as Sustainability and Asia-Pacific Economic Review. Actively engaged in national research projects, he has received academic awards and scholarships, establishing himself as a promising scholar with strong potential in economics and trade research.

Publication Profile

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Academic Background

Dr. Zhijie Gan is a researcher at the Economics School of Guangxi University in Nanning, China, with a strong academic foundation in international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change. He has pursued his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies at Guangxi University, focusing consistently on international trade and regional economics. His research expertise lies in econometrics and structural estimation, contributing to publications in journals such as Sustainability and Asia-Pacific Economic Review. Alongside his academic achievements, he has participated in national research projects and earned scholarships and awards, demonstrating his dedication and potential as a rising scholar in economics.

Professional Experience

Dr. Zhijie Gan is an emerging researcher at the Economics School of Guangxi University in Nanning, China, with expertise in international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change. He has actively contributed to several national-level research projects funded by prestigious foundations, serving as a co-investigator and demonstrating strong research collaboration skills. His academic contributions include publications in respected journals such as Sustainability and Asia-Pacific Economic Review, reflecting his ability to address complex economic issues. In addition, he possesses strong technical skills in econometrics and structural estimation, supported by proficiency in software tools, positioning him as a capable and promising scholar.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Zhijie Gan has received multiple recognitions for his academic excellence and dedication to research throughout his academic journey at Guangxi University. He has been honored as an excellent student on several occasions, reflecting his consistent academic performance and commitment to learning. His achievements also include scholarships awarded for outstanding performance, further demonstrating his dedication to excellence in the field of economics. These honors highlight his perseverance, intellectual ability, and promise as a researcher, providing a strong foundation for his continued contributions to international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change studies within the academic and research community.

Research Focus

Dr. Zhijie Gan centers his research on international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change, addressing issues that have both regional and global significance. His work emphasizes the use of econometrics and structural estimation to analyze economic patterns and policy impacts, providing valuable insights into sustainable development and trade dynamics. By examining the connections between climate risk, agricultural productivity, and global market trends, his research contributes to understanding how economies adapt to environmental and structural changes. His focus reflects a commitment to producing impactful knowledge that supports policymaking, fosters economic resilience, and advances the field of international economics.

Publication Top Notes

The Impact of Climate Risk on Agricultural New Quality Productive Forces—Evidence from Panel Data of 31 Provinces in China
Year: 2025

Evaluation on the trade effect of the Second Package of Commitments of China-ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement
Year: 2023

Conclusion

Dr. Zhijie Gan is an emerging scholar at Guangxi University with expertise in international trade, entrepreneurship, and climate change. His academic journey from undergraduate to doctoral studies reflects consistent dedication to economics, supported by research in econometrics and structural estimation. He has published in journals including Sustainability and Asia-Pacific Economic Review and contributed as a co-investigator on national research projects. With recognized academic achievements and growing scholarly impact, he shows strong potential for the Best Researcher Award.