Yunshi Cao | Digital Economy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yunshi Cao | Digital Economy | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Chongqing University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Yunshi Cao is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in economics, with expertise in outward foreign direct investment, digital technology innovation, and digital trade. She has made notable contributions to understanding the role of global innovation networks and their impact on domestic competitiveness and policy development.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

She earned her doctoral degree in Economics from Jinan University, where she developed a strong foundation in international economics, trade, and innovation. Her education has provided her with the analytical and methodological tools to investigate complex economic phenomena in a global context.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Cao is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Chongqing University of Science and Technology. In this role, she engages in teaching, research, and mentoring, while also advancing her independent research agenda. She has successfully completed multiple research projects and has contributed to scholarly publications in respected international journals.

Research Interests 

Her research focuses on outward foreign direct investment, digital technology innovation, and digital trade. She investigates overseas research and development, global innovation networks, and collaborative innovation among industry, academia, and government. Her work examines how international R&D activities shape domestic cooperative innovation, government policy effectiveness, and firm-level strategies.

Awards and Honors 

While Dr. Cao has not yet received major academic awards, her growing publication record and scholarly influence highlight her potential for recognition in research and innovation. Her contributions are already attracting attention within the field of economics and international trade studies.

Research Skills 

She demonstrates strong skills in economic analysis, data interpretation, and the evaluation of global investment and innovation systems. Her ability to integrate theoretical perspectives with practical implications positions her as a valuable contributor to both academic and policy discussions.

Publications 

  • Impact of Firms’ Digital Technology Innovation on Export Product Quality Upgrading.

  • Year: 2025

  • Can overseas R&D improve domestic industry-university-research institutions’ cooperation?

  • Year: 2025

  • “Carrot and Stick”: Do US Entity List Sanctions Increase the Effectiveness of Chinese Government Subsidy?

  • Year: 2025

Conclusion 

In summary, Dr. Yunshi Cao is an emerging scholar with a clear focus on innovation and international economics. Her academic achievements, research contributions, and expertise in digital trade and investment dynamics reflect her potential for continued impact in the field. She represents a promising candidate for recognition in both research and innovation excellence, with significant potential for future leadership in global economic studies.

Shizhen Bai | Business and Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Shizhen Bai | Business and Management | Best Researcher Award

Dean at Harbin University of Commerce, China

Prof. Shizhen Bai is a renowned scholar and academic leader in the fields of supply chain management, digital marketing, and AI-driven decision systems. He is known for integrating multi-modal big-data analytics into the study of business innovation and consumer behavior. As a founding academic figure at Harbin University of Commerce, Prof. Bai has shaped key research platforms in China, including DBA programs and provincial-level laboratories.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Management or a related field

  • Advanced academic training and qualification to supervise doctoral students in business and management disciplines.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Dean, School of Management, Harbin University of Commerce

  • Second-Grade Professor, recognized for outstanding contributions in teaching and research

  • Doctoral Supervisor, overseeing Ph.D. research in business administration

  • Founder, Doctor of Business Administration Degree Program at Harbin University of Commerce

  • Founder, Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Sciences for Supply Chain Innovation and Development, Heilongjiang Province

  • Editorial & Research Contributor, across multiple international peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Bai’s research spans several high-impact and interdisciplinary domains:

  1. Supply Chain Management under economic, technological, and geopolitical influences

  2. Digital Marketing & E-commerce Behavior

  3. Multi-Modal Big-Data Analysis (including text mining, social network analysis, and computer vision)

  4. Human–AI Collaboration and AI Anthropomorphism in Management

  5. Green Supply Chains and Sustainable Business Models

  6. Smart Tourism and User Experience in Digital Platforms

  7. Enterprise Digital Innovation Strategies and R&D Efficiency

  8. Behavioral Analytics in Platform Economies and Sharing Economies

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Special Government Allowance Expert, State Council of China – A national honor for leading experts

  • Distinguished Professor, Longjiang Scholars Program – Heilongjiang Province’s highest academic recognition

  • Founder, Nationally Authorized DBA Program at Harbin University of Commerce

  • Founder, Provincial Key Laboratory for Supply Chain Innovation

  • Leadership in Innovation, recognized for building academic-industrial linkages in digital economy and logistics

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Dr. Shizhen Bai is a distinguished academic, policy advisor, and institutional pioneer in the domains of business management, supply chain systems, and digital transformation. His prolific publication record in internationally recognized journals—such as Energy Economics, Technological Forecasting & Social Change, IEEE Transactions, and Journal of Cleaner Production—reflects a deep commitment to research excellence and societal impact. Through his leadership in building academic programs and laboratories, Prof. Bai has empowered a generation of scholars and practitioners in China. His innovative approach, combining theory with multi-modal analytics, positions him as a global thought leader in 21st-century management sciences.

Publications 📚

  1. 🤖 “My coworker is a robot: The impact of collaboration with AI on employees’ impression management concerns and organizational citizenship behavior”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Zhang, Xiaoxue
    🏢 Journal: International Journal of Hospitality Management
    🔢 Citations: 0

  2. 🎥 “The competition between human and AI streamers: Live streaming strategies in a duopoly market considering consumer heterogeneity”
    👥 Authors: Zheng, Dequan; Ding, Yuemei; Bai, Shizhen
    🧠 Journal: Acta Psychologica
    🔢 Citations: 0

  3. 🌍 “Sailing through uncertainty: The impact of geopolitical risks on technology adoption in U.S. corporations—A corporate culture lens”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Tan, Yongbo; Han, Chunjia; Gupta, B.B.; Arya, Varsha
    🔮 Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
    🔢 Citations: 0

  4. 🎮 “Live streaming mode selection strategy under the background of virtual anchor supplementation”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Gu, Xiujin; Xu, Na; Jiang, Man; Xue, Ning
    🌐 Journal: PLOS ONE (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 0

  5. 💓 “Harnessing Empathy: The Power of Emotional Resonance in Live Streaming Sales and the Moderating Magic of Product Type”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Jiang, Fang; Li, Qiutong; Yu, Dingyao; Tan, Yongbo
    🛍️ Journal: Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 0

  6. 💳 “Pricing for online sellers with different payment schemes”
    👥 Authors: Xu, Na; Bai, Shizhen; Yu, Hui; Zhang, Mengqi
    🛒 Journal: Electronic Commerce Research
    🔢 Citations: 1

  7. 🏖️ “Less pains and more gains: An experimental study of the impact of price transparency of vacation packages on purchase intention”
    👥 Authors: Chu, Lingyun; Bai, Shizhen; Shi, Feng; Wei, Wei; Song, Jun
    🧠 Journal: Current Psychology (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 1

  8. 🆚 “Under the context of competition between platform sales and live streaming sales, who has the pricing power of products?”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Xu, Yun; He, Hao; Yu, Dingyao
    📦 Journal: Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 0

  9. 🧑‍💻 “Prioritizing user requirements for digital products using explainable artificial intelligence: A data-driven analysis on video conferencing apps”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Shi, Songlin; Han, Chunjia; Gupta, B.B.; Arya, Varsha
    🤖 Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 6

  10. 🌟 “Warmth trumps competence? Influence of multimodal AI anthropomorphic interaction experience on intelligent service evaluation”
    👥 Authors: Bai, Shizhen; Yu, Dingyao; Han, Chunjia; He, Hao; Zhao, Jiayuan
    🔮 Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Open Access)
    🔢 Citations: 9

 

 

 

 

Mengya Li | Technology Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mengya Li | Technology Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Associate Research Fellow at Sichuan University, China

Dr. Mengya Li is an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Sichuan University. With a robust background in economics and finance, she has published extensively on topics related to technology incubation, enterprise innovation, and venture capital. Her recent research explores how technology platforms foster breakthrough innovations and how income inequality may influence social phenomena like marriage. Dr. Li is a recognized leader in her field, with numerous honors, including the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology in 2023 and the Sichuan Province High-level Talent Plan in 2024.

Her work has received support from prestigious funding sources such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Sichuan Natural Science Foundation Project. Dr. Li is also active in service roles, including as a Standing Director of the Technology Incubation and Innovation Ecology Branch of the Chinese Society of Technology Economics and a Director of the Women Science and Technology Workers Committee. 🌱

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

Mengya Li holds a Ph.D. in Economics (2019) from Chongqing University. She also earned her M.A. in Finance (2016) and B.A. in Economics (2014) from the same institution. Her solid educational foundation has paved the way for her extensive academic and professional career.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Mengya Li began her academic journey as an Assistant Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University (2020-2022). She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Business School of Sichuan University since 2022. Her expertise lies in technology incubation, enterprise innovation, and venture capital, making her a prominent figure in the field of economic management and innovation studies.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research primarily focuses on technology incubation, enterprise innovation management, and venture capital. Dr. Li investigates how technological platforms, innovation ecosystems, and venture capital influence the performance and growth of entrepreneurial enterprises, with a particular interest in the impact of regional institutional environments on innovation and enterprise performance.

Publications 📚

  1. Zheng, Y., Zhou, B., Hao, C., Gao, R., & Li, M.* (2024). Evolutionary game analysis on the cross-organizational cooperative R&D strategy of general purpose technologies under two-way collaboration. Technology in Society, 76, 102473.
  2. Song, Z., Cheng, Z., & Li, M.* (2024). Does income inequality restrain marriage? A longitudinal study from the 35 large and medium-sized cities of China. Cities, 152, 105200.
  3. Zou, J., Li, M.*, & Yang, D. (2024). Cold start and hot feedback: A knowledge sharing and governance model considering individual willingness from the perspective of prospect theory. Journal of Knowledge Management, Published online.
  4. Li, M., Yang, D.*, Zou, J., Hao, C., & Li, H. (2024). Research on enabling mechanism of technology platform enterprises to breakthrough key and core technologies of entrepreneurial enterprise clusters. Journal of Management Science, 37(2), 3-20.
  5. Li, M., Song, Z., & Hao, C. (2024). Research on the influence of technological alliance on entrepreneurial enterprise performance. Studies in Science of Science, 42(11), 2397-2408.
  6. Li, M., Zhang, Y., Yang, D., Hu, X., & Zhang, J. (2023). How does the incubation platform internal network improve entrepreneurial performance? A case study based on the dual perspective of resources and learning. Management Review, 35(9), 324-336.
  7. Li, M., Yang, D.*, Hu, X., & Zhang, J. (2022). How does the incubation platform realize resource co-development in the context of the internal network? Journal of Management World, 38(2), 169-187+11.
  8. Li, M., Yang, D., & Wang, Y. (2022). Value creation process of technology entrepreneurship incubation platform: A multi-case study. R&D Management, 34(2), 134-148.
  9. Li, M., Yan, T., & Hao, C. (2021). Venture capital, innovation output quality and enterprise performance: Based on the adjustment role of regional institutional environment. Science Research Management, 42(8), 168-175.
  10. Li, M., Yan, T., & Hao, C. (2021). Venture capital and internationalization of enterprise R&D: A study of China’s GEM listed companies. Science Research Management, 42(6), 1-8.