Jeewook Hwang | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 15/05/202515/05/2025 by sciencefather

Prof. Jeewook Hwang | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

Professor Jee Wook Hwang, born on August 2, 1965, in Seoul, is a distinguished academic in the field of urban and spatial planning. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), South Korea. With an academic background rooted in both South Korea and Germany, Professor Hwang has developed a unique international perspective that blends theoretical depth with practical policy engagement. He is not only a scholar but also an active contributor to national and regional development policies, holding advisory positions in several governmental and civil society organizations.

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Educational Background 🎓

Professor Hwang pursued his undergraduate studies in Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, where he earned his B.A. degree in 1988. He then moved to Germany for graduate studies in Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund, one of the leading institutions in the field. Over a decade of study at TU Dortmund, he obtained his Vordiplom (1993), Dipl.-Ing. (1996), and Dr.-Ing. (2000) degrees. His doctoral studies were supported by a prestigious German government scholarship awarded through the Friedrich-Naumann Foundation.

Professional Experience 💼

Since 2002, Professor Hwang has been a faculty member at Jeonbuk National University. In addition to his teaching and research duties, he has taken on significant administrative and public service roles. He currently serves as the Director of the Career and Employment Support Office at JBNU and is a specialist on the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development. He leads the national Smart Geospatial Talent Cultivation Program and chairs its affiliated association. He has advised the Governors Association of Korea and served on the Jeollabuk-do 8th Gubernatorial Transition Team. As Chair of the Jeollabuk-do Government Innovation Committee and long-time executive member of the Korea Planning Association, he has influenced urban policy and planning practices nationwide. His international experience includes a visiting professorship at Texas A&M University between 2009 and 2010.

Research Interests 🔬

Professor Hwang’s research focuses on urban regeneration, spatial planning strategies for declining regions, and the cultivation of geospatial talents aligned with national development goals. He is also deeply interested in the professional identity of urban planners, having authored reflective books that explore the societal roles and self-conceptions of professionals in his field. His work frequently bridges academic research with policy implementation, making him a critical figure in spatial development discourse in Korea.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

Professor Hwang’s contributions have been recognized with numerous honors. In 2024 alone, he received both the Best Paper Award and the Excellent Paper Award from the Korea Urban Regeneration Association. In earlier years, he earned the Excellence in Urban Studies Award from the Korea Planning Association (2019), the DMZ Peace Prize in the academic category (2015), and the Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (2013). He has also been commended by Jeonbuk National University and awarded multiple academic paper prizes. Notably, his academic journey began with the German Government Scholarship, a testament to his early promise as a researcher.

Conclusion🌟

In sum, Professor Jee Wook Hwang is a leading figure in South Korea’s academic and policy circles related to urban and spatial planning. His career reflects a deep commitment to public service, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the mentorship of future spatial planners. With a foundation in German academic rigor and a keen understanding of Korea’s development challenges, he continues to bridge theory and practice in ways that benefit academia, government, and society alike.

Publications 📚

Title: Can smart city development alleviate urban shrinkage in the traditional urban development process?
Journal: Cities
Date: May 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.105847
Authors: DongLin Yuan, Jeewook Hwang

Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/01/202524/01/2025 by sciencefather

Dr. Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral fellow at Guotaijunan, China

Xinzhou Qi is a Ph.D. Candidate in Business Management at Fudan University, Shanghai, China, with a focus on sustainable business practices, innovation, and enterprise transformation. He is actively involved in research related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), carbon emissions, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Xinzhou’s academic background and professional experiences reflect a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges of sustainable development, particularly in business contexts.

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Educational Background 🎓

2020 – Present: Ph.D. in Business Management (Expected 2024), Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Supervisor: Professor Zhong Ning
2023: Joint Doctoral Research Scholar, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Supervisor: Professor Eric Li
2018 – 2020: Master of Finance, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Supervisor: Professor Chiwei Su
2013 – 2017: Bachelor of Science in Information and Computing Sciences, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, China
- GPA: 4.9/5.0

Professional Experience 💼

2022 – Present: Research Assistant, China National Key R&D Plan “Culture, Technology and Modern Service Industry” (No. 2022YFF0903400)
2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019063)
2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Business Plan and Growth Strategy of Angkor Airlines in Cambodia (No. WAH1019116)
2018 – 2019: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019033)

Research Interests 🔬

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies
Carbon emissions reduction
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Enterprise transformation
Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

2021-2022: University Scholarship, Fudan University
2021-2022: Outstanding Student Award, Fudan University
2020-2021: Excellent Teaching Assistant Award, Fudan University
2017: Outstanding Student Award, Shandong, China
2014-2015: Second Place in China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling, Shandong, China

Teaching Assistant Experience

2021-2022:
- Crisis Management (Executive MBA, University of Lethbridge)
- Strategic Management (MBA, Fudan University)
- Agile Marketing and Growth Strategies (MBA, Fudan University)
- Brand Building & Integrated Marketing (MBA, Ogivy & NCCU)
2020-2021:
- Sinology and Leadership (MBA, National Chengchi University)
- Business Model (MBA, Fudan University)

Conclusion🌟

Xinzhou Qi’s academic and professional work bridges the fields of business management, sustainability, and innovation. His research emphasizes the importance of responsible business practices in light of global challenges like climate change, ESG performance, and economic policy uncertainty. With experience as a research assistant and teaching assistant, along with his scholarly contributions, Xinzhou is poised to continue making significant contributions to the academic community and the field of sustainable business management.

Publications 📚

📄 Navigating the tides of uncertainty: exploring the complex relationship between global economic policy and crude oil transportation
Qi, X., Zhang, W., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Ning, Z.
Maritime Economics and Logistics, 2024, 26(4), pp. 612–629
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📄 Bridging the valley of death: examining university science parks’ influence on revenue generation
Qi, X.-Z., Li, E.P.H., Wei, Z., Ning, Z.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2024, 30(5), pp. 1093–1121
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📄 Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in renewable energy
Qin, M., Hu, W., Qi, X., Chang, T.
Energy Economics, 2024, 131, 107403
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📄 An applied framework to assess sustainability awareness and corporate misconduct considering just transition
Qi, X., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Li, E., Ning, Z.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2023, 103, 107261
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📄 Study on international carbon emission quota allocation of shipping industry-based on fairness and efficiency
Hu, Z., Huang, Y., Sun, L., Qi, X., Pan, X.
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023, 10, 1269643
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📄 Is economic policy uncertainty an excuse for corporate fraud?
Ning, Z., Qi, X.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2182809
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📄 Incubator role of foreign venture capital: evidence from overseas listing of enterprises
Qi, X., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2142637
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📄 Economic policy uncertainty, investor sentiment and financial stability—an empirical study based on the time varying parameter-vector autoregression model
Qi, X.-Z., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination, 2022, 17(3), pp. 779–799
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📄 Should gold be stored in chaotic eras?
Qin, M., Su, C.-W., Qi, X.-Z., Hao, L.-N.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2020, 33(1), pp. 224–242
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📄 Financial stability or instability? Impact from Chinese consumer confidence
Liu, S.-Q., Qi, X.-Z., Qin, M., Su, C.-W.
Romanian Journal of Economic Forecasting, 2019, 22(4), pp. 25–43
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Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 20/09/202420/09/2024 by sciencefather

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, China

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University. He graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China, excelling in a “Double First-Class” discipline. Over his 11-year academic career, he has published over 30 papers, including five as first author in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), with an impressive impact factor of 10.1 for one of his articles. His research explores the social psychological impacts of emerging technologies, particularly in relation to mobile phone usage and addiction. In addition, he has completed significant projects funded by national and university-level grants.

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🎓 Educational Background :

University: Graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China 🇨🇳
Discipline: Specialized in a “Double First-Class” discipline 📚

💼 Professional Experience :

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, with 11 years of academic experience. He has published over 30 academic papers, including five first-authored pieces in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), achieving a maximum impact factor of 10.1. His expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative research methods in social sciences, further enriched by his involvement in significant research projects funded by prestigious organizations.

📚 Research Interests :

📱 Social psychological impacts of mobile technology
📊 Gender differences in technology usage
🧠 Cognitive and neural mechanisms related to behavioral responses
💡 Smartphone addiction and its implications
🌐 Effects of emerging technologies on society

📝 Publication Top Notes :

Peng, J., Yuan, S., Wei, Z., Wu, S., & Ren, L. (2024). Temporal network of experience sampling methodology identifies sleep disturbance as a central symptom in generalized anxiety disorder. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1), 241. [Open access]
Liu, C., Rotaru, K., Wang, Z., Albertella, L., & Ren, L. (2024). Examining network structure of impulsivity and depression in adolescents and young adults: A two-sample study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 362, 54–61.
Gao, T., Yang, L., Wei, X., Zhang, L., & Lei, L. (2024). Is childhood emotional neglect associated with problematic smartphone use among adolescents? The mediating role of rejection sensitivity and depressive symptoms. Current Psychology, 43(32), 26477–26489.
Wei, X., Chu, X., Geng, J., Wang, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Societal impacts of chatbot and mitigation strategies for negative impacts: A large-scale qualitative survey of ChatGPT users. Technology in Society, 77, 102566. [Open access]
Li, J., Liu, C., Albertella, L., Liu, X., & Ren, L. (2024). Network analysis of the association between Dark Triad traits and depression symptoms in university students. Personality and Individual Differences, 218, 112495.
Chu, X., Chen, Y., Litifu, A., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Social anxiety and phubbing: The mediating role of problematic social networking and the moderating role of family socioeconomic status. Psychology in the Schools, 61(2), 553–567. [Open access]
Wei, X., Chu, X., Wang, H., Liu, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Does positive coping style alleviate anxiety symptoms after appearing problematic smartphone use for generation Z adolescents? The mediating role of state core self-evaluation. Current Psychology, 43(8), 6783–6795.
Wang, Y., Gu, X., Geng, J., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Relationships among selfie-viewing on social media, thin-ideal internalization, and restrained eating in adolescents: The buffering role of media literacy. Cyberpsychology, 18(1), 2. [Open access]
Wei, X.-Y., Jiang, Y.-Z., Zhou, H.-L., & Jiang, H.-B. (2023). Erratum: Neuroticism and problematic smartphone use symptom types: Roles of anxiety and alexithymia. Current Psychology, 42(36), 32616–32617. [Open access]

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