Lunwu Liu | Economics | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Lunwu Liu | Economics | Best Innovation Award

Professor at jiangxi university of finance and economics, China

Professor Liu Lunwu is a distinguished academic in economics at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, China. With over three decades of teaching and research experience, he has made substantial contributions to his field, both domestically and internationally. A doctor of economics and a master’s supervisor, Professor Liu has also enriched his academic exposure through visiting and studying at universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctorate: Ph.D. in Economics.
  • Postgraduate Experiences: Visiting scholar at universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia for a cumulative period of three years.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Over 30 years of teaching and research in economics at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics.
  • Supervisor of master’s-level students.
  • Leader and participant in more than 20 research projects funded by the National Social Science Fund and provincial foundations.
  • Authored six monographs and textbooks in the field of economics.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Economics with a focus on industrial economics.
  • Contributions to core economic journals including SSCI, SCI, and CSSCI.
  • Emphasis on both theoretical and applied economic studies.

Awards and Honors:

  • First Youth Outstanding Achievement Award of the China Industrial Economics Society.
  • Second Prize of the Outstanding Achievement Award of Humanities and Social Sciences in Jiangxi Province.
  • Gold Medal Lecturer at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics.

Conclusion:

Professor Liu Lunwu stands as a leading scholar in economics with a proven track record of impactful research, high-quality teaching, and academic leadership. His achievements, combined with his global academic experiences, underline his significant role in shaping economic studies and mentoring the next generation of scholars.

Publications 📚

📘 Article:
Balancing environmental sustainability through fintech, green finance, natural resources, and economic growth in Asian economies – A Cup-FM and Cup-BC study
🖋 Authors: Zhang, L., Wong, W.-K., Liu, L., Albasher, B., Shamansurova, Z.
📄 Journal: Resources Policy, 2024, 98, 105294
Citations: 0


🏭 Article:
Manufacturing productivity and impacts of transport infrastructure improvement: Empirical evidence from China
🖋 Author: Liu, L.
📄 Journal: Boletin Tecnico/Technical Bulletin, 2017, 55(8), pp. 60–68
Citations: 0


📉 Article:
Will China’s economic growth slow down with the declining level of public investments?
🖋 Author: Liu, L.
📄 Journal: Agro Food Industry Hi-Tech, 2017, 28(1), pp. 209–213
Citations: 1


 

 

 

Wissal Sahel | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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. 🌱📈

Publication Profile : 

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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