James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. James Adolphus | Environmental Policy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at University of Lapland, Finland

Adolphus James is a Junior Researcher at LUT Business School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. Currently pursuing a PhD in Business and Economics, his work focuses on the intersection of institutional quality, sustainable development, inequality, and innovation. His research combines advanced econometric modeling with cross-country analysis to explore clean energy investments and institutional dynamics in the context of sustainable transitions. James has contributed to international workshops and research communities and is particularly skilled in Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) and panel data analysis.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

PhD in Business and Economics (In Progress)
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland

  • Research Focus: Institutional Quality, Sustainable Development, Inequality, and Innovation

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Junior Researcher
LUT Business School โ€“ Strategy and Accounting Group

  • Conducts empirical research on institutional quality, clean energy, and sustainable development

  • Applies advanced econometric techniques including MMQR and PGLS

  • Collaborates on international projects examining institutional dynamics and sustainable transitions

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Institutional Economics and Development

  • Sustainable Energy and Environmental Economics

  • Inequality and Social Welfare Measurement

  • Quantile Regression and Panel Data Econometrics

Conferences & Workshops

  • Presenter, International Workshop & Summer School on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition (June 2024)

    • Presented: The Role of Institutional Quality in Sustainable Development

  • Participant, Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA), Universitรฉ Cรดte dโ€™Azur, France

    • Engaged in institutional theory, seminars, and applied economics

Technical Skills

  • Econometrics: MMQR, PGLS, Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation

  • Software: R, Stata, MATLAB

  • Data Expertise: World Bank datasets (WGI, WDI), Panel Data Analysis

Languages

  • English (Fluent)

  • Finnish (Basic)

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Selected participant at the prestigious Institutional and Organizational Economics Academy (IOEA)

  • Presenter at International Workshop on The Political Economy of Green-Digital Transition

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Adolphus James is an emerging scholar in institutional and environmental economics with a strong analytical background and international academic exposure. His research contributes to the global discourse on sustainable development, with a quantitative lens on how institutional quality influences inequality, innovation, and environmental outcomes. As he continues his doctoral work, he remains actively engaged with the academic community through publications, workshops, and collaborative research.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“˜ Title: The Effect of Institutions on Clean Energy Investments and Environmental Degradation Across Income Groups: Evidence Based on the Method of Moments Quantile Estimation
๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Energy
๐Ÿ“… Publication Date: June 2025
โœ๏ธ Authors: James Adolphus, Heli Arminen, Tiia-Lotta Pekkanen
๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.136018
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Meng-Chun Kao | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Meng-Chun Kao | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Department of Business Administration at Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Taiwan

Dr. Meng-Chun Kao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Taiwan. With expertise in accounting, finance, business management, and AI applications, she has published extensively in high-impact journals and contributed to innovative teaching methodologies. Her research integrates technology, sustainability, and education to improve business practices.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. (2008) โ€“ Accounting, Graduate School of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

  • M.B.A. (1999) โ€“ Finance, Graduate School of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

  • B.B.A. (1996) โ€“ Business Administration, Tamkang University, Taiwan

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Associate Professor (2022โ€“Present), Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

  • Assistant Professor (2008โ€“2022), Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

  • Lecturer & Chair (1999โ€“2008), Nanya Institute of Technology & Chin-Min Institute of Technology

  • Deputy Director (2001โ€“2002), Chinese Management Elite Association

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Business Management

  • Teaching Innovation

  • Sustainable Development

  • Big Data Analysis & AI Applications

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Model Teacher Award, Private Education Association of ROC (2024)

  • Excellent Teaching Award, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (2024)

  • Outstanding Research Award, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (2022โ€“2023)

  • Outstanding Talent Award, National Science and Technology Council (2022, 2024)

  • Excellence in Teaching Award (2020โ€“2023)

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Kao is a distinguished researcher and educator recognized for her contributions to business education, sustainability, and AI applications. Her innovative approaches in gamified learning and big data analysis have significantly impacted academic and industry practices.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

1๏ธโƒฃ Chiu, M. C., Tu, Y. L., & Kao, M. C.* (2025). Integrating TPB and Gamification to Promote Green Eating Behaviors: A Case Study of Food Carbon Footprint Tracking System. ๐ŸŒ Environmental Development, 101153. (SCI, IF: 4.7, Q2 in Environmental Sciences)


2๏ธโƒฃ Kao, M. C., Yuan, Y. H., & Wang, Y. X. (2023). The study on designed gamified mobile learning model to assess studentsโ€™ learning outcome of accounting education. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ“š Heliyon, 9, e13409. (SCI, IF: 3.4, Q1 in Multidisciplinary Sciences) ๐Ÿ… Best Researcher Award


3๏ธโƒฃ Chiu, M. C., Wei, C. J., Wang, Y. C., & Kao, M. C.* (2023). Applying unsupervised learning method to develop a regional risk model based on TCFD: A case study in the United States. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ป Journal of Cleaner Production, 400, 136669. (SCI, IF: 9.8, Q1 in Environmental Sciences)


4๏ธโƒฃ Chiu, M. C., Tu, Y. L., & Kao, M. C.* (2022). Applying deep learning image recognition technology to promote environmentally sustainable behavior. ๐Ÿค–โ™ป๏ธ Sustainable Production and Consumption, 31, 736โ€“749. (SCI, SSCI, IF: 10.1, Q1 in Green & Sustainable Science & Technology)


5๏ธโƒฃ Huang, H. C., Lai, M. C., Kao, M. C., & Sung, C. H. (2014). A Team-Learning Framework for Business Model Innovation in an Emerging Market. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐Ÿ’ก Journal of Management & Organization, 20(1), 100โ€“120. (SSCI, IF: 3.1, Q2 in Management)


6๏ธโƒฃ Huang, H. C., Lai, M. C., Kao, M. C., & Chen, Y. C. (2012). Target Costing, Business Model Innovation, and Firm Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Chinese Firms. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 29(4), 322โ€“335. (SSCI, IF: 1.2, Q3 in Management)


7๏ธโƒฃ Lai, M. C., Wang, W. K., Huang, H. C., & Kao, M. C. (2011). Linking the Benchmarking Tool to a Knowledge-based System for Performance Improvement. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿค– Expert Systems with Applications, 38(8), 10579โ€“10586. (SCI, IF: 7.5, Q1 in AI)


8๏ธโƒฃ Kao, M. C.* (2025). The impact of corporate sustainability announcements and the COVID-19 pandemic on stock prices: Evidence from the Taiwan stock market. ๐Ÿ’น Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, Accepted. (EconLit)


9๏ธโƒฃ Kao, M. C.* (2021). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Different Industries in Taiwan Stock Marketโ€”A Case Study of Electronics and Biotech Industries. ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿฆ  Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, 16(2), 137โ€“158. (EconLit)


๐Ÿ”Ÿ Chen, Y. H., & Kao, M. C.* (2015). The Effects of Acquisition Targets, Diversification and Market Power on Cost Efficiency: Evidence from Taiwanese Banks. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ“Š International Business Research, 8(2), 71โ€“82. (EconLit)


Jaime Santos-Reyes | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jaime Santos-Reyes | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional, Mexico

Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes is a Lecturer and Researcher at Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico, specializing in systemic safety management, risk analysis, and critical infrastructure resilience. He holds a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University, UK, an MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering from UMIST, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from IPN. With extensive experience in academia and consultancy, he has led numerous government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on disaster risk reduction, transportation safety, and emergency preparedness. His contributions to public safety and infrastructure resilience have earned him recognition from organizations such as CONACYT and the Mexico City Government.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Engineering โ€“ Heriot-Watt University, UK (2001)
    • Thesis: The Development of a Fire Safety Management System (FSMS)
  • MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering โ€“ UMIST, Manchester University, UK
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering โ€“ Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Lecturer / Researcher โ€“ Instituto Politรฉcnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher โ€“ Applied FSMS model to critical infrastructures such as offshore installations, the UK railway network, and tunnels
  • Consultant & Principal Investigator โ€“ Multiple government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on systemic safety, risk management, and infrastructure resilience

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Systemic Safety Management and Risk Analysis
  • Critical Infrastructure Resilience
  • Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Seismic Risk Perception and Public Safety
  • Transportation Safety and Mass Evacuation Strategies

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Funded research projects by CONACYT (Mexicoโ€™s National Council of Science and Technology)
  • Recognized by Mexico City Government & Metro Mass Transit System for contributions to public safety and transportation research
  • Contributor to major Railway Safety Research Programmes (UK)

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes has made significant contributions to systemic safety management, risk assessment, and critical infrastructure resilience. His research and consultancy work have influenced public safety policies, emergency preparedness, and transportation safety strategies. His expertise and innovative approach make him a strong candidate for the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. ๐ŸŒ Planning for the Unexpected: Exploring the 2024 Global IT Outage (GITO) Impact on Critical Infrastructures
    ๐Ÿ› Sustainable Futures, 2025 | ๐Ÿ“‘ 0 citations


  2. โš ๏ธ Awareness and Risk Perception of a Multi-Hazard Megacity: The Case of Adolescent Students
    ๐Ÿ› Safety Science, 2024 | ๐Ÿ“‘ 2 citations


  3. ๐ŸŒ Adolescentsโ€™ Responses to the 2017 Puebla Earthquake in Mexico City
    ๐Ÿ› Journal of Disaster Research, 2023 | ๐Ÿ“‘ 4 citations


  4. ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ The Use of Mobile Phones and Other Unsafe Behavior While Cycling in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City
    ๐Ÿ› Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023 | ๐Ÿ“‘ 2 citations


  1. โ˜” Predicting Rainfall by Fuzzy Logic: A Preliminary Analysis of a Case Study in Mexico
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  2. ๐ŸŽ“ Impact of Disasters in Higher Education: Disruption and Facility Affectations
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  3. ๐ŸšŽ Accidents in Mass Transit Systems: The Case of Trolleybus in Mexico City
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  4. ๐Ÿ“ข Seismic Risk Communication: The Case of Preparatory Schools in Mexico City
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  5. โœˆ๏ธ Planning for a Trip: Selecting the Mode of Air Transport
    ๐Ÿ› No source information available | ๐Ÿ“‘ 1 citation