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

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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.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar | LinkedIn | ResearchGate

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.

Yongkang Chen | Human Machine Interfaces Design | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yongkang Chen | Human Machine Interfaces Design | Best Researcher Award

PHD student at Tongji university, China

Yongkang Chen is a Ph.D. student at the College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University in Shanghai, China. He is a design researcher focusing on human-computer interaction (HCI) with particular interests in automotive HMI, social robot design, VR, and user behavior analysis. He has co-authored and led numerous high-impact journal publications, participated in international conferences, and collaborated on industrial innovation projects. His academic productivity and design innovation have earned him national recognition and multiple prestigious design awards.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Design and Innovation
    Tongji University, Shanghai, China
    (Current)

  • Postgraduate Studies
    Hunan University, Changsha, China

  • Undergraduate Studies
    Central South University, Changsha, China

Professional Experience 💼

  • Design Researcher, College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University

  • Industry Project Participation:

    • Midea: Research on user behavior and innovation design

    • Hisense: User behavior and cognitive design research on smart screens

  • Academic Contributions:

    • Published in top-tier journals like Accident Analysis & Prevention, Safety Science, Sensors, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, The Design Journal, and Virtual Reality

    • Conference participant: ACM Chinese CHI, HCII, and others

  • Peer-reviewed Work:

    • HCI, social robotics, autonomous vehicle trust, VR, wearable devices, and game design for older adults

Research Interests 🔬

  • Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) in automotive systems

  • Human-Social Robot Interaction Design

  • Privacy and Trust in Human-Computer Interfaces

  • Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR/MR)

  • Wearable Health Technology Usability

  • Emotion-driven Interaction Design

  • Smart Wearables for Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Cognitive Interaction Interfaces

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 🏆 Tongji University Doctoral Scholarship – First Prize

  • 🏆 First-Class Scholarship for Doctoral Students, Tongji University

  • 🥇 DIA China Design Intelligence Award – Honorable Mention

  • 🥇 Golden Reed Award – Outstanding Concept Design

  • 🥈 China Emergency Rescue Design Competition – National Silver Award

  • 🥇 China Good Design Award – Creativity Award

  • 🥉 National College Student Industrial Design Competition – Bronze Award

  • 🥈 Golden Axle Award – National Second Prize

  • 🥇 “Grand Garden Cup” Creative Design Competition – Gold Award

  • 🥈 Innovation for Future Design Competition – Second Prize

  • 🥉 Sannuo Cup Medical Product Design – Third Prize

  • 🏅 Governor’s Cup (Guangdong Province) – Outstanding Award

  • 🥈 China Elderly Care Service Design – National Silver Award

  • 🥇 Hunan Region Industrial Design Competition – First Prize

  • 🏅 Zhuhai Mayor’s Cup – Excellence Award

  • 🎓 Graduate First-Class Scholarship, Hunan University

  • 🎓 National Scholarship for Undergraduates

  • 🎖️ 2019 Graduate of Excellence, Hunan Province

  • 🎖️ 2020 Excellent Graduate Student, Hunan University

Conclusion🌟

Yongkang Chen stands out as a highly productive and interdisciplinary design researcher, bridging design theory, technological application, and user-centered innovation. His research spans high-impact domains like autonomous driving, wearables, and social robots, contributing both academic depth and practical design insights. With numerous awards, international publications, and real-world design engagements, Chen is an emerging thought leader in the human-centered design and innovation community.

Publications 📚

  • 📝 Chen, Y., Wang, J., Jia, F.* et al. (2025).
    Is control necessary for drivers? Exploring the influence of human-machine collaboration modes on driving behavior under different hazard visibility scenarios
    Accident Analysis and Prevention
    🔬 SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, IF=5.9

  • 📝 Chen, Y., Wu, X., Jia, F.* et al. (2024).
    Exploring the impact of social robot design characteristics on users’ privacy concerns: Evidence from PLS-SEM and FsQCA
    International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
    🔬 SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, IF=4.5

  • 📝 Wang, J., Chen, Y., Huo, S. et al. (2023).
    Research hotspots and trends of social robot interaction design: A Bibliometric Analysis
    Sensors
    🔬 SCI/EI, JCR Q2, IF=3.7

  • 📝 Chen, Y., Jia, F., Xiao, Q., Wu, X.* (Under Review).
    Understanding how fully autonomous vehicles’ design characteristics influence pedestrian trust
    Safety Science
    🔬 SCI, JCR Q1, IF=5.3

  • 📝 Lin, R., Chen, Y.*, Qiu, L. et al. (2024).
    The influence of Interactivity, Aesthetic, Creativity and Vividness on consumer purchase of virtual clothing
    International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
    🔬 SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, IF=4.5

  • 📝 Qiu, T., Li, H., Chen, Y., et al. (2024).
    Continuance intention toward VR games of intangible cultural heritage: A stimulus-organism-response perspective
    Virtual Reality
    🔬 SCI JCR Q1, IF=5.4

  • 📝 Hu, L., Chen, Y., Cao, E., Hu, W.* (2024).
    User Experience & Usability of Wearable Health Device: A Bibliometric Analysis of 2014–2023
    International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
    🔬 SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, IF=4.5

  • 📝 Xiao, Q., Chen, Y.* (Revised).
    The Influence of Interaction Quality, Aesthetic Quality, Social Presence and Empathy on Users’ Intention to Continue Using Virtual Companion Applications
    The Design Journal
    🔬 AHCI, JCR Q1, IF=1.5

  • 📝 Wu, X., Chen, Y., Liu, M., Guo, M.* (2025).
    Game Design for Older Adults: A Bibliometric Analysis
    International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
    🔬 SCI/SSCI, JCR Q1, IF=4.5

  • 📝 Dai, J., Chen, Y.*, He, M. et al. (Under Review).
    Effect of Hindrance Expectation, Privacy Risk, Warmth, and Emotion on Guiding Diagnosis Robot Acceptance
    International Journal of Social Robotics
    🔬 SCI, JCR Q2, IF=4.3

  • 📝 Qian, J., Chen, Y.* (Revised).
    Evaluation Index System of Smart Wearables for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Delphi-AHP Method
    The Design Journal
    🔬 AHCI, JCR Q1, IF=1.5

  • 📝 Bai, X., Liu, Y., Dai, Z., Chen, Y., et al. (2024).
    Determinants of Perceived Comfort: Smart Bedding Design
    Sensors
    🔬 SCI/EI, JCR Q2, IF=3.7