Mohammad Alahmad | Machine Learning Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohammad Alahmad | Machine Learning Applications | Best Researcher Award

 University of Greenwich | United Kingdom

Mohammad Al AHMAD is a dedicated part-qualified ACCA professional and experienced Accounting and Financial Management lecturer with extensive higher-education teaching, research, and financial analysis expertise. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Portsmouth, an MSc in Accounting and Finance from Bath Spa University, an MSc in Finance, and a BSc in Accounting and Financial Management. His professional experience spans senior and lecturer roles at Anglia Ruskin University, Arden University, University of Portsmouth, and others, alongside FP&A experience at Oliver Wyman. His research interests include risk disclosure, big data analytics, financial reporting quality, and governance, supported by strong quantitative, coding, and statistical research skills. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, teaching certifications, and international recognition, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence in education, research, and inclusive academic leadership.

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Top Publications

Fahad Ali*, Muhammad Ahmar, YueXiang Jiang*, Mohammad Alahmad* (Forthcoming).

A Techno-economic Assessment of Hybrid Energy Systems in Rural Pakistan


Energy (SCI, Impact Factor: 6.082, Q1 Journal)

Fahad Ali*, RongRong He, Mohammad Alahmad*, YueXiang Jiang (Accepted).

Social Acceptance of Solar Technology in Developing Countries: Lessons for Pakistan


Journal of the Asian Economic Community (Journal launch & indexing in progress)

Fahad Ali, Elie Bouri, Nader Naifar, Syed Shahzad, Mohammad Alahmad* (Accepted).

Are Gold-backed Islamic Cryptocurrencies Safe Havens for International Islamic Equity Markets?


Research in International Business and Finance

Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas is a scholar in accounting and financial analysis with extensive academic, governmental, and professional experience. He earned both his graduate and postgraduate diplomas in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, followed by a Ph.D. in Financial Management and Accounting from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and later extended his research expertise through postdoctoral studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Toudas has combined rigorous academic work with significant professional service, beginning his career as an auditor for the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, where he later served as Head of the Accounting Department. His public-sector leadership includes roles as Deputy Mayor of Finance and Deputy Governor within national financial and agricultural institutions. In academia, he is an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, having also taught at major Greek universities in areas such as accounting principles, financial analysis, and IFRS. He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers and has participated in many national and international conferences. His research interests include financial reporting, auditing, accounting standards, and capital market regulation. Dr. Toudas continues to contribute to the advancement of accounting research and financial governance through teaching, scholarship, and public service.

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Featured Publications

Toudas, K., Poutos, E., & Balios, D. (2013). Concept, regulations and institutional issues of IPSAS: A critical review. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2(1), 43–54.

Boufounou, P., Mavroudi, M., Toudas, K., & Georgakopoulos, G. (2022). Digital transformation of the Greek banking sector in the COVID era. Sustainability, 14(19), 11855.

Boufounou, P., Moustairas, I., Toudas, K., & Malesios, C. (2023). ESGs and customer choice: Some empirical evidence. Circular Economy and Sustainability, 3(4), 1841–1874.

Frangos, C., Frangos, C., Sotiropoulos, I., Orfanos, V., Toudas, K., & Gkika, E. (2012). The effects of the Greek economic crisis on eating habits and psychological attitudes of young people: A sample survey among Greek university students. Proceedings of the World Congress of Engineering, 1, 485–489.

Georgakopoulos, G., Toudas, K., Poutos, E. I., Kounadeas, T., & Tsavalias, S. (2022). Capital structure, corporate governance, equity ownership and their impact on firms’ profitability and effectiveness in the energy sector. Energies, 15(10), 3625.

Reda Louziri | Behavioral Economics Research | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Reda Louziri | Behavioral Economics Research | Research Excellence Award

Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances du Maroc | Morocco

Dr. Reda Louziri is a distinguished finance and management scholar with a Doctorate in Economics and Management from the Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences – Souissi, Mohammed V University, Rabat, awarded with “Très Honorable” and recognized as one of the top three finalists for the Best Thesis in Finance by the Moroccan Association of Control, Accounting and Audit (AMCCA). She also holds a Master in Finance and Management from Cranfield School of Management, UK, and a Master Grande École from ESC Rouen, France, with a specialization in corporate finance. Professionally, she has extensive experience as an Inspector of Finance and Head of Brigade at the General Finance Inspectorate (IGF) within the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance, overseeing audits of public institutions, ministerial departments, and international development projects. She also has experience in credit risk analysis at BMCI – BNP Paribas and consulting at Mazars Maroc. Dr. Louziri has published two scholarly documents, including one Scopus-indexed article, cited 11 times with an h-index of 1. Her research focuses on corporate finance, dividend policy, capital structure, corporate governance, and financial performance. She has received awards for research excellence and has contributed to academic teaching in finance. Dr. Louziri’s work bridges theoretical research and practical application in public and corporate finance.

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Featured Publications

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2025). Characteristics of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Their Impact on Dividend Payments in the Moroccan Stock Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 18(2), 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm18020070

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2023). Does the level of free cash-flow impact dividend payments? The case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Revue Internationale des Sciences de Gestion.

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Dividend policy determinants: Literature review and research model proposal. International Journal of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Management and Economics. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7378354

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Board of directors and ownership structure impact on dividend policy: The case of the Moroccan stock market. African Scientific Journal. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7356197

Louziri, R., & Oubal, K. (2022). Determinants of Dividend Policy: The Case of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(12), 548. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm15120548

yanhong wu | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Prof. yanhong wu | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

UCSI University | China

Prof. Yanhong Wu holds a PhD in Business Administration from UCSI University (Malaysia) and previously earned a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Accounting at Chinese institutions. Since 2009 she has served as Professor at the School of Accounting, Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology, following early-career experience as an accounting supervisor in industry. Her research addresses supply chain management, circular economy, blockchain-enabled accounting systems and accounting education innovation. She has published around 27 peer-reviewed articles including eight SSCI/SCI pieces, 18 EI(CA) indexed papers and six in the Beijing University Core list. She has also secured a national utility-model patent, a software copyright, and authored the monograph Cost Accounting for Enterprises Based on Blockchain Technology. She has led more than ten research and curriculum-reform projects at provincial, municipal and institutional levels including themes such as “dual-teacher” faculty development and AI-enhanced classroom innovation. Her current h-index is approximately 3  and she has accumulated in the region of ~93 citations across her publications. Looking ahead, she continues to advance research at the interface of accounting, sustainability and digital technologies, and is dedicated to cultivating applied-accounting talent for the next generation of enterprises.

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Featured Publications

Wu, Y. (2025). Financial and environmental impact in closed-loop circular supply chain. Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal.

Wu, Y. (2025). Blockchain-enabled sustainable supply chain management: a study on the impact of collaboration optimization. Management Decision.

Zheng, X. (2024, December 27). Integration of Big Data and Technological Innovation to Promote the Digital Transformation of Marine Ranches. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science and Intelligent Systems (CSIS 2024).

Wu, Y., & Wang, R. (2024). Sustainability-based enterprise supply chain optimization and response under circular economy approach: agile, adaptive and coordinated. Management Decision.

Zhou, Z., Wu, Y., & Xie, Q. (2024). Social responsibility, information technology, and high-quality development of mining enterprise using structural equation modeling (SEM). Resources Policy.

Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

Dr. Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

George Mason University | United States

Dr. Edward B. Douthett is an accomplished academic and accounting professional serving as an Associate Professor of Accounting at George Mason University’s School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. and M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. Before entering academia, Dr. Douthett gained extensive industry experience at Exxon Chemicals and Exxon Company USA, where he held key roles in financial reporting, analysis, auditing, and management. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Virginia, his teaching expertise spans managerial and cost accounting, financial accounting, and performance evaluation across undergraduate, MBA, and EMBA programs. His academic contributions emphasize cost management, performance measurement, and international business environments. Dr. Douthett’s work bridges theory and practice, integrating real-world corporate insights into academic learning. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and leadership, particularly as the Northern Chapter Virginia Society CPA Professor of Public Accounting. Dedicated to fostering ethical decision-making and analytical skills among future accounting professionals, Dr. Douthett continues to inspire innovation in accounting education and practice.

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Featured Publications

Amoruso, A., Douthett, E., & Duchac, J. (2025). The effect of the legal environment on assurance services: evidence from international registrants in U.S. capital markets. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

Copley, P., Douthett, E. B., & Zhang, S. (2021). Venture capitalists and assurance services on initial public offerings. Journal of Business Research.

Douthett, E. B., & Copley, P. (2020). The Enrollment Cliff, Mega-Universities, COVID-19, and the Changing Landscape of U.S. Colleges. CPA Journal.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do Auditors Protect Shareholders Against Financial Expropriation by Corporate Insiders? The Journal of American Academy of Business.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do auditors provide assurance beyond the financial statements? Evidence from the market for new issues. Journal of Theoretical Accounting Research.