Ms. Belen Diaz Diaz | Human-Computer Interaction | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at University of Cantabria | Spain

Belen Diaz Diaz is a leading scholar in corporate finance, financial markets, sustainability, and technological innovation, recognized for her strong academic influence and interdisciplinary research contributions. She has developed a robust publication record with 28 Scopus-indexed documents, supported by 207 citations across 203 citing documents and an h-index of 5, reflecting the growing international impact of her work. Her research spans corporate governance, sustainable finance, long-term care economics, and emerging technologies in training environments, including pioneering empirical studies demonstrating the effectiveness of virtual reality in enhancing commercial performance in the financial sector. As Principal Investigator in numerous research and consultancy initiatives, she has advanced high-value projects addressing financial education, ESG integration, strategic corporate training, economic impact assessment, and public-policy analysis, generating evidence that informs both academic discourse and real-world decision-making. Her scholarly output includes more than sixty publications and extensive editorial contributions to major academic volumes published by leading international presses, consolidating her leadership within global sustainability and governance networks. She also plays a central role in advancing strategic academic programs, fostering international collaborations, and steering multidisciplinary research teams focused on responsible management and sustainable economic development. Through her sustained scholarly productivity, thought leadership, and innovative application of technology in finance and training, she has established a strong global academic footprint that continues to influence research, industry practice, and policy frameworks across diverse sectors.

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Featured Publications

García-Ramos, R., & Díaz, B. D. (2021). Board of directors structure and firm financial performance: A qualitative comparative analysis. Long Range Planning, 54(6), 102017.

Díaz, K. B., Azofra, S. S., & Gutiérrez, C. L. (2009). Are M&A premiums too high? Analysis of a quadratic relationship between premiums and returns. Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5–21.

García-Ramos, R., Díaz-Díaz, B., & García-Olalla, M. (2017). Independent directors, large shareholders and firm performance: The generational stage of family businesses and the socioemotional wealth approach. Review of Managerial Science, 11(1), 119–156.

López, A. P., & Díaz, B. D. (2016). Fisioterapia en incontinencia urinaria de embarazo y posparto: Una revisión sistemática. Clínica e Investigación en Ginecología y Obstetricia, 43(3), 122–131.

Díaz, B. D., & Azofra, S. S. (2009). Determinants of premiums paid in European banking mergers and acquisitions. International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance, 1(4), 358–380.