Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Research Institute at Shanxi Tech & Business University, China

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba is a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University, China, and Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, his research focuses on inclusive sustainable development, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and energy concerns. He has expertise in macroeconomic growth, energy policy, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and financial development. Recognized in the Stanford University global scientist rankings for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), he has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences and has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. His academic journey spans roles in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Turkey, with significant contributions to the field of sustainable economic development.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus, with a focus on the relationship between offshore economic activities, environmental quality, and factors like economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and energy consumption. Prior to his PhD, he earned both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from EMU and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. His academic journey has been guided by notable supervisors, including Prof. Dr. Hassan Gungor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇAĞAY COŞKUNER.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Udemba currently serves as a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University in Taiyuan, China. He also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. In his role, he leads research initiatives focused on inclusive sustainable development, promoting dynamic academic seminars, and securing grants to fund cutting-edge research. His academic career spans several years, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, where he taught courses related to international trade, finance, energy economics, and sustainable development. Dr. Udemba has over 70 publications in leading academic journals and has been recognized as one of the Top 2% Global Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Stanford University.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Udemba’s research interests lie at the intersection of socio-economic-environmental development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, energy policies, and environmental management. He explores the dynamics between macroeconomic growth, trade openness, FDI, and financial development, with an emphasis on their effects on environmental sustainability. His research also delves into energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the role of technological innovation in inclusive sustainable development. Additionally, he investigates the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) and offshore economic activities in relation to environmental quality and carbon neutrality goals.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Udemba, E. N. (2020). A sustainable study of economic growth and development amidst ecological footprint: New insight from the Nigerian perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 732, 139270. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.sciotenv.2020.139270
  2. Udemba, E. N., Magazzino, C., & Bekun, F. V. (2020). Modeling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  3. Magazzino, C., Udemba, E. N., & Bekun, F. (2020). Modelling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  4. Adebayo, T. S., Udemba, E. N., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Determinants of consumption-based carbon emissions in Chile: An application of non-linear ARDL. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43908-43922. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43908
  5. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Triangular nexus between foreign direct investment, international tourism, and energy consumption in the Chinese economy: Accounting for environmental quality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(24), 24819-24830. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.24819
  6. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., & Bekun, F. V. (2019). Environmental implication of offshore economic activities in Indonesia: A dual analysis of cointegration and causality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(31), 32460-32475. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.32460
  7. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Offshore economic activities and environmental quality: Nexus among economic growth (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), trade openness, energy consumption, and carbon (CO2) dioxide emission. PhD Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University.
  8. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., Bekun, F. V., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Economic performance of India across high CO2 emissions. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 27, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.spc.2021.52
  9. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Mediation of foreign direct investment and agriculture towards ecological footprint: A shift from single perspective to a more inclusive perspective for India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26817-26834. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26817
  10. Udemba, E. N., Kamil, A. A., & Özaydın, O. (2022). Environmental performance of Turkey amidst foreign direct investment and agriculture: A time series analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2441. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.jpa.2022.2441
  11. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Ecological implication of offshore economic activities in Turkey: Foreign direct investment perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(30), 38015-38028. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.38015
  12. Udemba, E. N., & Agha, C. O. (2020). Abatement of pollutant emissions in Nigeria: A task before multinational corporations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26714-26724. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26714
  13. Koondhar, M. A., Udemba, E. N., Cheng, Y., Khan, Z. A., Koondhar, M. A., Batool, M., & Kong, R. (2021). Asymmetric causality among carbon emission from agriculture, energy consumption, fertilizer, and cereal food production: A nonlinear analysis for Pakistan. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101099. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.seta.2021.101099
  14. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Nexus of ecological footprint and foreign direct investment pattern in carbon neutrality: New insight for United Arab Emirates (UAE). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 34367-34385. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.34367
  15. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Mitigating environmental degradation with institutional quality and foreign direct investment (FDI): New evidence from asymmetric approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43669-43683. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43669
  16. Udemba, E. N. (2019). The triangular nexus causality among economic growth, trade, FDI and oil price: Time series analyzes of Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review, 43(4), 470-491. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.opec.2019.470

 

 

 

Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Yaqian Wei | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

Master’s degree student of China Three Gorges University, China

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University 📚. Her research focuses on the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. Yaqian has published in prestigious journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production (IF=11.1) and China Population, Resources and Environment (IF=8.42) 📝. Supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Hubei Province Natural Science Foundation, her work aims to enhance ecological resilience and sustainable development 🌱.

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Educational Background :

Yaqian Wei is a 24-year-old Master’s student at the College of Economics & Management, China Three Gorges University 📘. Her academic journey is focused on analyzing the impact of human activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt 🌍. She has authored multiple research papers published in prestigious journals like the Journal of Cleaner Production and China Population, Resources and Environment 📑.

Professional Experience :

Yaqian’s research is supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, showcasing her dedication to environmental sustainability 🌱. Additionally, she collaborates with the Engineering Research Center of Eco-environment in the Three Gorges Reservoir Region, contributing to critical environmental research projects 🧪.

Research Interests : 

  • Ecological Sensitivity & Climate Change 🌍: Exploring the impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity, with a focus on the Yangtze River Economic Belt.
  • Sustainable Development 🌱: Investigating pathways to enhance ecological resilience and promote sustainable development in environmentally sensitive regions.
  • Anthropogenic Factors 🏙️: Analyzing the role of human activities in shaping ecological systems and devising strategies for mitigating negative impacts.
  • Response Surface Methodology (RSM) 📊: Applying RSM to model and optimize ecological systems under various climatic and anthropogenic conditions.
  • Regional Ecological Governance 🛠️: Developing and recommending zoning governance strategies to improve regional ecological outcomes.

Publication Top Notes :

  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., Li, M., & Wang, Y. (2024). How human activities affect and reduce ecological sensitivity under climate change: Case study of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 143438.
    • Purpose: Clarifying the effects of anthropogenic activities and climate change on ecological sensitivity (ES) and proposing improvement measures.
    • Methodology: Constructs index systems of ES, anthropogenic activities, and climate change; uses response surface methodology (RSM) for analysis.
    • Findings & Conclusions: Identifies the dominant role of anthropogenic factors in ES evolution and interaction effects between climate and anthropogenic factors in 87 cities.
    • Significance: Provides recommendations for zoning governance and the application of RSM in the ecological field.
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production (JCR Q1, IF=11.1).
    • Publication Date: August 2024.
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143438.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Li, M. (2024). 气候变化和人类活动对中国生态敏感性的影响及其改善路径: 基于响应面法 [Impact of climate change and human activities on ecological sensitivity in China and its improvement paths: based on response surface methodology]. China Population, Resources and Environment, 33(4), 120-135.
    • Journal: China Population, Resources and Environment (Class A Journal, Ministry of Education, China, IF=8.42).
    • Publication Date: May 2024.
    • DOI: 10.12062/cpre.20240333.
  • Wei, Y., Zhang, X., & Wang, Y. (2024). 气候变化和人类活动对长江经济带生态敏感性的影响 [Impact of Climate Change and Human Activities on the Ecological Sensitivity of the Yangtze River Economic Belt]. Environmental Science, 45(10), 1213-1228.
    • Journal: Environmental Science (EI, IF=5.79).
    • Publication Date: October 2024 (Online February 2024).
    • DOI: 10.13227/j.hjkx.202311071.