Wissal Sahel | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Wissal Sahel | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Candidate at Mohammed V University of Rabat, Morocco

Wissal Sahel is a 27-year-old Moroccan development economist currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Development Economics at Mohammed V University in Rabat. Her research explores the macroeconomic determinants of structural change in developing countries. Wissal has a strong academic background, with a Master’s in Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra. She has worked as a research assistant, a teaching assistant, and interned with various organizations, contributing significantly to economic research projects. Passionate about economic development, Wissal has presented her work at prestigious conferences like the African Economic Conference 2023 and the Jobs and Development Conference 2022. 🌱📈

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Development Economics, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 2021 – Ongoing
    Thesis: On the macroeconomic determinants of structural change in the developing world.
  • Master’s in Economics, Mohammed V University in Rabat, 2019 – 2020
    Thesis: Transformation structurelle au Maroc: Un essai de mesure.
  • Bachelor’s in Economics, Ibn Tofail University, 2016 – 2018
  • Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Sidi Aissa High School, 2015

Professional Experience 💼

Wissal has held multiple positions that align with her academic focus, working in prestigious institutions such as Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, the High Commission for Planning, and the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Administrative Reform in Morocco. She was a Research Assistant at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, where she contributed to the project on Morocco’s economic transformation. Additionally, she interned at the High Commission for Planning, working on structural analysis projects and at the Ministry of Economy, focusing on Morocco’s economic information systems. Wissal has also taught courses like Development Economics and Advanced Macroeconomics at Mohammed V University, sharing her expertise with Master’s students in public policy and economics. 👩‍🏫📊

Research Interests 🔬

  • Structural Change and Economic Development: Understanding the macroeconomic forces that drive structural changes in developing economies.
  • Sectoral Policies in Morocco: Investigating industrial policies and their impact on Morocco’s development trajectory.
  • Climate Change and Labor Productivity: Assessing how climate change influences labor reallocation and productivity in the developing world.
  • Data Analytics and Econometrics: Applying advanced statistical methods, such as panel data analysis and input-output analysis, to study economic transformations. 🌍📉

Key Achievements 🌟

  • Best Young Researcher Paper Award, African Economic Conference 2023
  • Excellence Award in Methodology, Mohammed V University, 2021
  • Publications & Working Papers: Wissal has co-authored book chapters and articles on structural change and economic development in Morocco, with her work published in UNU-WIDER and other academic outlets.

Publications 📚

  • Journal Article (2024)
    Title: Structural change in Morocco: Rethinking Industrial Policies
    Published in: Structural Change and Economic Dynamics
    Date: December 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.strueco.2024.12.008
    ISSN: 0954-349X
    Contributors: Wissal SAHEL, Idriss EL ABBASSI

  • Working Paper (2023)
    Title: Structural change and the National Initiative for Human Development in Morocco: Subnational insights
    Published in: WIDER Working Paper
    Date: June 2023
    DOI: 10.35188/unu-wider/2023/382-6
    ISBN: 9789292673826
    ISSN: 1798-7237
    Contributors: Al-mouksit Akim, Wissal Sahel

 

 

 

Oana Panazan | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Oana Panazan | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dr. Oana Nicoleta Panazan is an academic and researcher at Transylvania University of Brasov, specializing in management, financial markets, and geopolitical risk analysis. With a Ph.D. in Engineering and Management, her research explores the intersection of technology, market behavior, and crisis management, with a focus on financial volatility during global challenges. She has authored numerous books, articles, and conference papers, contributing valuable insights into topics like corporate relocation, economic recovery, and defense industry risks. Her work is at the cutting edge of financial economics, geopolitics, and technological innovation. 📈🌍💡

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Engineering and Management (2023)
    Transylvania University of Brasov
    Doctoral thesis: “Growth Strategies through Companies Relocation”
  • Master’s in Engineering and Management
  • Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Oana Nicoleta Panazan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technological Engineering and Industrial Management at Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania. Her academic career has focused on management, industrial engineering, and the analysis of financial markets, particularly in the context of geopolitical risk, technological innovation, and crisis management. Dr. Panazan has contributed significantly to research on corporate relocation, stock market volatility, and the impact of global risks on financial performance. She has been involved in multiple international conferences and published extensively in journals and proceedings.

Her research expertise spans various areas, including geopolitical risk, financial economics, clean energy markets, and the relationship between technology and financial markets. Additionally, she has explored the dynamics of market behavior during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and its influence on defense industry stocks.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Geopolitical Risk and its effects on financial markets and stock volatility
  • Corporate Relocation strategies and their impact on business performance
  • Clean energy markets and sustainable business models
  • Technological Innovation and its relationship with market performance
  • Crisis Management and economic recovery
  • Financial modeling (AHP, ANP-TOPSIS, EGARCH, Neural Networks)

Publications 📚

  • Article Title: Investigating the effect of geopolitical risk on defense companies’ stock returns
    Journal: Heliyon
    Publication Date: December 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40974
    Contributors: Catalin Gheorghe; Oana Panazan

  • Article Title: Influence of geopolitical risk on stock volatility in the Middle East and North Africa states
    Conference Paper: Business and Management 2024
    Publication Date: September 12, 2024
    DOI: 10.3846/bm.2024.1274
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe

  • Article Title: Relationship between the dynamics of refugees from Ukraine and the volatility of tourism stocks: a time-frequency analysis
    Conference Paper: Business and Management 2024
    Publication Date: September 12, 2024
    DOI: 10.3846/bm.2024.1157
    Contributors: Catalin Gheorghe; Oana Panazan

  • Article Title: Effect of health system performance on volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic: A neural network approach
    Journal: Journal of Business Economics and Management
    Publication Date: February 28, 2024
    DOI: 10.3846/jbem.2024.21059
    Contributors: Catalin Gheorghe; Oana Panazan

  • Article Title: Impact of geopolitical risk on G7 financial markets: A comparative wavelet analysis between 2014 and 2022
    Journal: Mathematics
    Publication Date: January 24, 2024
    DOI: 10.3390/math12030370
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe

  • Article Title: Government response stringency index: An alternative for the volatility determining during pandemics
    Conference Paper: Business and Management 2023
    Publication Date: May 11, 2023
    DOI: 10.3846/bm.2023.972
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe

  • Article Title: Relocation trends determined by increasing risks in Eastern Europe: An ANP-TOPSIS approach
    Journal: Human Systems Management
    Publication Date: May 8, 2023
    DOI: 10.3233/HSM-220062
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe; Gavrila Calefariu

  • Article Title: Study on the areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania
    Conference Paper: 12th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”
    Publication Date: May 6, 2022
    DOI: 10.3846/bm.2022.700
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe

  • Article Title: The influence of specific indicators on the volatility of shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Conference Paper: 12th International Scientific Conference “Business and Management 2022”
    Publication Date: May 6, 2022
    DOI: 10.3846/bm.2022.697
    Contributors: Catalin Gheorghe; Oana Panazan

  • Article Title: Model for industrial business relocation in Eastern Europe
    Conference Paper: MATEC Web of Conferences
    Publication Year: 2021
    DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/202134307011
    Contributors: Catalin Gheorghe; Oana Panazan

  • Article Title: Model of indirect expenses distribution for determining economies of scale
    Conference Paper: MATEC Web of Conferences
    Publication Year: 2021
    DOI: 10.1051/matecconf/202134307009
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe; Gavrila Calefariu

  • Article Title: The methodology of economic recovery of commercial companies in crisis conditions
    Conference Paper: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
    Publication Year: 2021
    DOI: 10.1088/1757-899x/1009/1/012044
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Catalin Gheorghe; Gavrila Calefariu

  • Article Title: Aspects of risk in the defense industry from Romania
    Journal: RECENT – REzultatele CErcetărilor Noastre Tehnice
    Publication Date: August 27, 2020
    DOI: 10.31926/recent.2020.60.004
    Contributors: Oana Panazan; Cătălin Gheorghe