Chulhwan Bang | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chulhwan Bang | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Georgia Southern University | United States

Dr. Chulhwan C. Bang is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Georgia Southern University. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Management, specializing in Management Science and Systems with a minor in Communication, from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. With over a decade of academic and professional experience, Dr. Bang has taught a wide range of courses in business programming, information systems, and data analytics, integrating tools such as Python, SAP, Power BI, and Tableau. His research interests include big data analytics, cryptocurrency forecasting, social media analysis, deep learning, and sports analytics. He has published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Frontiers and International Journal of Information Management and actively collaborates with students on applied data-driven projects. Prior to academia, he worked in the IT industry as a system architect and software developer, contributing to large-scale ERP and BI projects in Korea and the U.S. Dr. Bang has received multiple honors, including the Outstanding Research Award and finalist recognition for accelerator research grants. His work bridges theory and practice, fostering innovation in analytics education and advancing interdisciplinary research in business intelligence and emerging technologies.

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Featured Publications

Lee, Y. S., & Bang, C. C. (2022). Framework for the Classification of Imbalanced Structured Data Using Under-sampling and Convolutional Neural Network. Information Systems Frontiers.

Bang, C. C., Lee, J., & Rao, H. R. (2021). The Egyptian protest movement in the twittersphere: An investigation of dual sentiment pathways of communication. International Journal of Information Management.

Bang, C. C. (2020). Predicting Loyalty of Korean Mobile Applications: A Dual-Factor Approach. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology for Digital Convergence (IJICTDC).

Yu, J., Bang, C. C., & Oh, D.-Y. (2020). The Effect of Noncognitive Factors on Information Disclosure on Social Network Websites: Role of Habit and Affect. Southern Business & Economic Journal.

Kwon, K. H., Bang, C. C., Egnoto, M., & Rao, H. R. (2016). Social media rumors as improvised public opinion: semantic network analyses of Twitter discourses during Korean saber rattling 2013. Asian Journal of Communication.

Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

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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.

Vinod Sharma | Machine Learning Applications | Best Research Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vinod Sharma | Machine Learning Applications | Best Research Article Award

Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune | India

Dr. Vinod Sharma is a highly accomplished academician and industry expert specializing in Marketing and Analytics, with nearly 24 years of professional experience spanning corporate leadership and higher education. As an Associate Professor at Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (AACSB Accredited), Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, he imparts advanced knowledge in Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Business Research Methods, and Consumer Behaviour. His career reflects a seamless integration of practical insights from the corporate world with a strong academic foundation, enabling him to foster data-driven and research-oriented decision-making in marketing.

Professional Profiles

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Education

Dr. Sharma holds a Ph.D. in Management from DAVV, Indore, with research focused on consumer retention strategies in the telecom service industry. He also possesses dual MBA degrees in Marketing and International Business, obtained from SMU, Indore, and the University of Wales, UK, respectively. His educational foundation is rooted in Electronics with a Bachelor of Science from Barkatullah University, India, which has strengthened his analytical approach to marketing and business strategy.

Experience

With over 15 years in academia and around 8 years in the corporate sector, Dr. Sharma has held significant academic leadership roles including Associate Professor, Head of Department, Area Chairperson of Marketing, and Controller of Examinations across leading institutions such as CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, and Raj Lakshmi School of Business. He has been instrumental in accreditation processes (NAAC, AACSB), strategic academic planning, faculty development, and organizational development. In the corporate domain, he has served as District Manager at SSE Plc, UK, and held managerial positions at Macleod Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Universal Medicare Pvt. Ltd., where he demonstrated expertise in sales, team management, planning, and business development.

Research Interests

His research interests include Marketing Analytics, Consumer Retention Strategies, Marketing Research, International Business, Cross-Cultural Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making. Dr. Sharma has a strong focus on applying analytics to enhance marketing performance and integrating cross-cultural perspectives into business management practices.

Awards and Achievements

Dr. Sharma has an extensive research portfolio that includes 70 published articles in reputed national and international journals, 22 book chapters (10 Scopus indexed), 6 published books (4 Scopus indexed), 15 published case studies with 2 accepted for publication, and contributions to 3 international research projects. He has published one copyright and holds two patents, showcasing his innovation-driven academic contributions. His excellence in research has been recognized with 12 Best Paper Awards at various international conferences. He is also a member of editorial and reviewer boards of several prestigious journals such as ECR (ABDC-A), JOC (ABDC-A), JPM (ABDC-B), IDD (ABDC-C), and JSIT (ABDC-B).

Publications

Kapse, M., Jain, P.S., Pathak, A., Poulose, J., Sharma, V., et al. (2025). “Intrinsic Motivational Factors and Creative and Innovative Work Behaviour of Employees: The Mediating Effect of Creative Personality” in International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management.

Sharma, V., Maheshkar, C., Mahajan, Y., Remsei, S., Kapse, M., et al. (2025). “Evaluating the Impact of Advertising Strategies on Rural Brand Building: Insights from the Personal Care FMCG Sector” in Innovative Marketing.

Poulose, J., Sharma, V. (2025). “Exploring the Mediating Role of Job and Life Satisfaction between Work–Family Conflict, Family–Work Conflict and Turnover Intention” in Evidence-based HRM: A Global Forum for Empirical Scholarship.

Suresh, A.S., Sharma, V., Poulose, J., Kapse, M., Mahajan, Y., et al. (2025). “Consumer Persona Impact” in Book Chapter.

Sharma, V., Mahajan, Y., Kapse, M., Deb, S., et al. (2025). “Harnessing Machine Learning Models and Explainable AI to Understand MOOC Continuance Intention” in Information Discovery and Delivery.

Mahajan, Y., Gadekar, A., Kankonkar, S., Kapse, M., Sharma, V., et al. (2024). “Antecedents of Leadership Conduct in Women Entrepreneurship: Does Thank God It’s Monday (TGIM) Attitude a Game Changer?” in Conference Paper.

Poulose, J., Sharma, V., Kumar, M.D., Bhattacharjee, S., et al. (2024). “Understanding Purchase Intention of Menstrual Products among Rural Indian Women: Periods Are Normal – Period!” in International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management.

Sharma, V., Payal, R., Dutta, K., Poulose, J., Kapse, M., et al. (2024). “A Comprehensive Examination of Factors Influencing Intention to Continue Usage of Health and Fitness Apps: A Two-Stage Hybrid SEM-ML Analysis” in Cogent Business & Management.

Conclusion

Dr. Vinod Sharma exemplifies the synergy of academic rigor and industry expertise in the field of Marketing and Analytics. Through his extensive teaching, research, and leadership contributions, he has made a significant impact on shaping future-ready professionals and advancing contemporary marketing education. His interdisciplinary approach, combining data analytics, strategic marketing, and cross-cultural insights, continues to influence management practices globally while fostering innovation in business education.