Rui Wu | Economics | Innovative Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rui Wu | Economics | Innovative Research Award

Director at Hubei University of Science and Technology | China

Rui Wu is a prominent economist and academic leader with extensive experience in teaching and research. He has contributed significantly to the development of rural economy, local finance, and public services, combining rigorous academic work with practical policy applications. He has led multiple research projects, published widely, and mentored young researchers, establishing himself as an influential figure in his field.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

Rui Wu earned his PhD in Economics from Wuhan University, a Master’s degree in Economics from Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics, and a degree in Mathematics from Jingzhou Normal College. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in quantitative and economic analysis, which underpins his research in rural economy and public finance.

Professional Experience 

He has taught at the high school level for nearly ten years and has worked in higher education for over twenty years. He currently serves as a director in the Department of Economics at Hubei University of Science and Technology. Rui Wu has led more than fifteen research projects, including provincial and national initiatives, and actively engages in collaborative consultancy projects focused on rural public service systems, fiscal decentralization, and local economic reform.

Research Interests 

Rui Wu’s research primarily focuses on rural economic development, local finance, public service optimization, fiscal decentralization, and the interaction between education and rural poverty alleviation. He integrates empirical analysis with policy-oriented research to address societal challenges and improve local governance.

Awards and Honors 

Rui Wu has been recognized for his academic achievements and leadership within the economics community. He serves as a director of the Hubei Education Economics Society and has gained wide acknowledgment for his research contributions from peers and local government authorities.

Research Skills 

His skills include economic research, project management, quantitative and statistical analysis, policy evaluation, public finance modeling, and academic mentoring. He is experienced in leading research teams, guiding student research, and translating research findings into practical policy recommendations.

Publications 

  • How can rural industrial revitalization and rural education level reduce the urban–rural income gap?

  • Year: 2025

  • Research on the Impact of Moderate Decentralization of Financial Power by Superior Governments on Local Economic Efficiency and Public Service

  • Year: 2024

  • Research on the Supply Efficiency of Health Services in China Based on DEA-ESDA Model and Malmquist Index

  • Year: 2024

  • Research on Financial Security for Rural Public Health Service Talents

  • Year: 2024

  • At present, the construction of a reasonable model for China’s public finance system

  • Year: 2015

Conclusion 

Rui Wu has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing both academic knowledge and practical solutions in rural economy and public finance. His leadership in research, mentorship of young scholars, and contributions to local government policy reflect a strong alignment with innovative and impactful research. His work has significantly influenced the development of the Economics program at his institution and the broader field of economic policy at the local and regional levels.

Quanfei Zhang | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Quanfei Zhang | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. candidate at Shandong University | China

Quanfei Zhang is an emerging scholar with a strong academic background in management and economics, specializing in environmental economics and the intersection of digital technologies with economic development. His work focuses on the relationships between land resources, carbon emissions, taxation, and policy reforms in China, with a particular interest in how environmental and economic systems interact under institutional and technological change. He has already made significant contributions through published articles, working papers, and participation in national-level research projects.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

He is currently pursuing a Master’s and Doctoral Joint Program at Shandong University, building on his undergraduate studies in management at Shandong University of Finance and Economics. During his academic journey, he has gained early exposure to research through the Youth Elites Project and progressively developed advanced expertise in econometric analysis, policy evaluation, and computational approaches to economics.

Professional Experience 

He has engaged in teaching and research roles since his undergraduate years, serving as a teaching assistant for econometrics and software application courses and actively contributing to collaborative research projects. His professional experience includes empirical research on issues such as carbon emission efficiency, land resource mismatch, taxation policy, and corporate transformation under regional integration. He has collaborated with senior scholars and contributed to national research projects by managing data analysis, drafting reports, and producing working papers.

Research Interests 

His research interests lie in environmental economics, fiscal policy, and regional integration, with a particular focus on the impact of institutional changes and policy frameworks on carbon emissions and firm behavior. He is also deeply engaged in the integration of advanced computational methods with economics, including the use of large language models and agent-based models to simulate complex socio-economic interactions. His work bridges traditional econometric analysis with cutting-edge approaches in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Awards and Honors 

He has received numerous scholarships and honors throughout his academic career, including national and provincial scholarships, as well as multiple recognitions as an outstanding student. His undergraduate thesis won first place at a major academic forum, and his competition papers have earned recognition in prestigious academic contests. He has also been awarded honors for academic excellence and leadership within his institutions.

Research Skills 

He is proficient in a wide range of research tools and methodologies. His technical expertise includes econometric modeling, Difference-in-Differences methods, and machine learning applications. He is skilled in software such as STATA, Python, MATLAB, ArcGIS, and R, and has strong programming capabilities for handling large and complex datasets. His familiarity with multiple economic databases and spatial data formats further enhances his ability to conduct rigorous and innovative research. In addition, he actively participates in academic conferences, engaging with international scholars and presenting his work, which strengthens his academic communication and collaborative skills.

Publications 

  1. The ‘Inverted U-Shape’ Impact of Digital Inclusive Finance on Corporate Carbon Emission Intensity: The Synergy of Digital Finance and Green Policies.
    Year: 2023

  2. Bank-Enterprise Proximity, Digital Finance, and Corporate Digital Transformation.
    Year: 2024

  3. Will Public Transportation Facilitate Digital Transformation for Enterprises: Based on the Quasi-natural Experiment of China’s Metro Opening.
    Year: 2024

Conclusion 

Overall, Quanfei Zhang demonstrates a strong academic foundation, an impressive record of research productivity, and a clear commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental economics and digital transformation. His interdisciplinary approach, combining traditional economic methods with modern computational tools, positions him as a promising researcher with the potential to make substantial contributions to the academic community and policy-oriented studies in economics.

 

Emad Kazemzadeh | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Emad Kazemzadeh | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

🌍 Economist | 📚 Educator | 🔬 Researcher
Emad Kazemzadeh is a passionate economist specializing in energy and environmental issues. With a solid academic background and extensive teaching and research experience, he focuses on understanding the interplay between economic activities and ecological impacts. He is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices through rigorous research and education.

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🎓 Educational Background :

Emad Kazemzadeh holds a Post-Doctoral position in Energy Economics from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2022-2023) and a Ph.D. in Economics focusing on Energy-International from the same institution (2016-2022). He completed a research course at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and holds an M.Sc. in Economics from Sistan and Baluchestan University (2012) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Farhangian (2008).

💼 Professional Experience :

Emad has a robust teaching background, currently instructing B.Sc. courses at Ferdowsi University, including Microeconomics and Principles of Economics. His previous experience includes teaching Macroeconomics and Microeconomics at Payam-e-Noor University. He has also served as a research assistant for several esteemed professors in the field of economics. Emad has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to topics like ecological footprints, energy consumption, and the effects of economic complexity on environmental issues.

📚 Research Interests : 

His research interests span Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, International Economics, Econometrics, and Development Economics.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Assessing influential factors for ecological footprints: A complex solution approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 137574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137574.
  2. Kazemzadeh, E., Lotfalipour, M. R., Shirazi, M., & Sargolzaie, A. (2023). Heterogeneous effects of energy consumption structure on ecological footprint. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(19), 55884-55904. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26118-x.
  3. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Exploring necessary and sufficient conditions for carbon emission intensity: A comparative analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(38). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29260-8.
  4. Koengkan, M., Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., & Tash, M. N. S. (2023). Heterogeneous impact of eco-innovation on premature deaths resulting from indoor and outdoor air pollution: Empirical evidence from EU29 countries. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(1), 2298-2314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22423-z.
  5. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Radulescu, M., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). The heterogeneous impact of environmental policy stringency on premature indoor and outdoor deaths from air pollution in the G7 countries: Do economic complexity and green innovation matter? Atmospheric Pollution Research, 14(2), 101664. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2023.101664.
  6. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., Shirazi, M., & Osmani, F. (2022). Factors driving CO₂ emissions: The role of energy transition and brain drain. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02780-y.
  7. Kazemzadeh, E., Koengkan, M., & Fuinhas, J. A. (2022). Effect of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on PM2.5 emissions in 29 European countries. Sustainability, 14(4), 2188. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042188.
  8. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Osmani, F. (2022). The heterogeneous effect of economic complexity and export quality on the ecological footprint: A two-step club convergence and panel quantile regression approach. Sustainability, 14(18), 11153. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811153.
  9. Kazemzadeh, E., Koengkan, M., & Fuinhas, J. A. (2022). Effect of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on PM2.5 emissions in 29 European countries. Sustainability, 14(4), 2188. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042188.
  10. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Shirazi, M., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Does economic complexity increase energy intensity? Energy Efficiency, 16(4), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-023-10104-w.
  11. Salari, T. E., Roumiani, A., & Kazemzadeh, E. (2021). Globalization, renewable energy consumption, and agricultural production impacts on ecological footprint in emerging countries: Using quantile regression approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(36), 49627-49641. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14204-x.
  12. Koengkan, M., Fuinhas, J. A., Kazemzadeh, E., Alavijeh, N. K., & de Araujo, S. J. (2022). The impact of renewable energy policies on deaths from outdoor and indoor air pollution: Empirical evidence from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Energy, 245, 123209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123209.
  13. Koengkan, M., Fuinhas, J. A., Osmani, F., Kazemzadeh, E., Auza, A., Alavijeh, N. K., & Teixeira, M. (2022). Do financial and fiscal incentive policies increase the energy efficiency ratings in residential properties? Empirical evidence from Portugal. Energy, 241, 122895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122895.
  14. Silva, N., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Kazemzadeh, E. (2023). What are the causal conditions that lead to high or low environmental performance? A worldwide assessment. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 107342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2023.107342.
  15. Silva, N., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., Kazemzadeh, E., & Kaymaz, V. (2023). Renewable energy deployment in Europe: Do politics matter? Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03839-0.