Mircea-Iosif Rus | Emerging Research Trends | Outstanding Contribution Award

Dr. Mircea-Iosif Rus | Emerging Research Trends | Outstanding Contribution Award

Nird Urban Incerc Cluj-napoca Branch | Romania

Dr. Mircea-Iosif Rus is a Romanian economist and senior researcher with extensive expertise in economic sciences, sustainable innovation, and research management. He serves as Branch Director and Level I Scientific Researcher at NIRD URBAN INCERC, Cluj-Napoca, and is an expert within Romania’s National Committee for Accreditation of Academic Titles. With over three decades of experience spanning academia, administration, and R&D, he has authored numerous publications and led high-impact projects in energy, construction, and eco-innovation. His research excellence is recognized nationally and internationally, particularly in applying blockchain and AI technologies to sustainable development and smart construction.

Professional Profile

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Education 

Dr. Rus holds a PhD in Economic Sciences and multiple postgraduate qualifications, including in Civil and Commercial Law, Quantitative Economics and Finance, and Library & Communication Science, all from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca. He also earned bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, Economics, and Management. His multidisciplinary academic background combines economics, law, and political studies with applied research training. His higher education reflects a strong foundation in public finance, econometrics, business law, and communication. These academic credentials have equipped him to engage in cross-sectoral research and contribute to policy development and financial leadership in scientific and innovation-based institutions.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Rus brings over 35 years of professional experience, with a core focus on economic research and development. Since 1999, he has held key positions at NIRD URBAN INCERC, rising from Economist to Branch Director and Senior Scientific Researcher. His roles have included financial coordination, project leadership, and administrative management of national and European R&D projects. He also served as Economic Director at TERMOCAD SRL and managed wholesale operations at NAPOCOM SA. His strategic roles in research management and national scientific committees underscore his expertise in innovation, finance, and policy implementation in the construction and energy sectors.

Awards & Recognition 

Dr. Rus has received numerous awards for his contributions to research and innovation. His accolades include multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals at EUROINVENT, INVENTCOR, and iCAN exhibitions for pioneering work in green buildings, AI in construction, and sustainable composite materials. He has been honored by prestigious institutions such as the Romanian Inventors Forum, the Polytechnic University of Timișoara, and international associations. His innovative work on blockchain, R&D governance, and alternative energy has earned Diplomas of Excellence and Special Awards for impact, creativity, and interdisciplinary contribution across the fields of engineering, economics, and environmental sustainability.

Research Skills

Dr. Rus is skilled in designing, managing, and evaluating complex research and development initiatives. His expertise includes economic modeling, cost-benefit analysis, and financial oversight in scientific projects. He specializes in sustainability-focused research, integrating AI, blockchain, and composite materials into smart urban infrastructure. His experience spans national core programs, EU-funded projects, and cross-disciplinary research involving economics, engineering, and policy. He is adept in research communication, strategic innovation management, and quantitative analysis, demonstrated through his extensive publications and active participation in accredited exhibitions. As a certified project and innovation manager, he advances research that bridges academic inquiry and real-world technological solutions.

Publications

Inflaţia în România în perioada de tranziţie

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Vol. Specializare, Integrare si Dezvoltare, Editura Sincron, Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2003

Finanţarea activităţii de cercetare-dezvoltare. Studiu comparativ

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Sesiunea de Comunicări Ştiinţifice a Facultăţii de Ştiinţe Economice, Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2004

Politici monetare aplicate în România în perioada tranziţiei

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Sesiunea de Comunicări Ştiinţifice a Facultăţii de Ştiinţe Economice, Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2004

Ţintirea directă a inflaţiei. Studiu comparativ

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Vol. Lumea Financiară – Prezent şi Perspective, Casa Cărţii de Ştiinţă, Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2004

Analiza comparativă a metodelor utilizate pe plan internaţional pentru estimarea costurilor şi formarea preţurilor în activitatea de construcţii

Authors: Rus M.-I., Simion C., Enulescu C.
Journal/Source: Acta Technica Napocensis, Proceedings of the International Conference, Constructions 2008, Editura Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2008

Research and its place in economical development

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Acta Technica Napocensis, Nr. 53, Editura Universităţii Tehnice Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2010

Fields of research activity

Authors: Rus M.-I.
Journal/Source: Acta Technica Napocensis, Nr. 53, Editura Universităţii Tehnice Cluj-Napoca
Year: 2010

xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics | Anhui Normal University | China

Prof. Xiaolan Yu is a leading scholar in civil and commercial law, specializing in intellectual property law, data law, and civil law theory. She is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Anhui Normal University and serves as the Secretary of the Civil Law Party Branch. With visiting experience at Oxford, Wisconsin, and Hong Kong, she contributes widely to legal academia and policymaking. She holds editorial and review positions in national and international platforms and actively participates in academic societies and legal advisory roles. Her research has significantly shaped China’s data rights and digital governance discourse.

Professional Profile

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Education 

Prof. Xiaolan Yu earned her Ph.D. in Civil and Commercial Law from Fudan University (2014), after completing her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees at Anhui University of Finance and Economics (2004–2007, 2000–2004). She later undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in Intellectual Property Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2018–2022). Her academic trajectory includes prestigious visiting scholar appointments at the University of Oxford (2023–2024), the University of Wisconsin (2017–2018), and the University of Hong Kong (2016), supported by national and university scholarships. Her education deeply informs her authoritative research on data law, civil law theory, and intellectual property law.

Professional Experience

Since 2007, Prof. Yu has held teaching roles at Zhaotong Teachers’ College, Sanya College of Hainan University, and since 2014, at Anhui Normal University. She currently serves as a professor and doctoral supervisor, Party Branch Secretary, and Director of the Data Law Research Centre. She has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Beyond academia, she acts as an arbitrator, legal consultant, and policy advisor across multiple provincial and municipal institutions. She is widely involved in legal education reform, talent cultivation, and empirical legal research projects funded at national, ministerial, and provincial levels.

Awards and Recognition 

Prof. Yu has received over 15 prestigious awards, including the 2025 “Responsible Review Expert” by the National Social Science Fund and the “Top Talented Young Scholar” of Anhui Province. Her essays have won prizes at the “Yangtze River Forum”, the China Law Society Youth Forum, and the “Central Rise Rule of Law Forum”. She was awarded first prizes for excellent doctoral studies at Fudan University and multiple teaching competition accolades. Her mentorship has led student teams to win in national competitions such as the “Challenge Cup” and “Internet+” innovation programs, underscoring her dual impact in research and pedagogy.

Research Skills and Focus 

Prof. Yu’s research integrates civil law, data law, and intellectual property through empirical and interdisciplinary approaches. Her pioneering “Dualism of Data Rights and Interests” has influenced data governance theory in China. She excels in legal analysis, policy advisory, and project leadership, having directed National Social Science Fund projects and provincial think tanks. Her work addresses data property rights, algorithm regulation, personal information protection, and big data governance. Proficient in both doctrinal and comparative methods, she contributes to SSCI and CSSCI journals and has presented at key international and domestic legal forums, establishing herself as a top data law scholar.

Publications

Unraveling the balance between personal data protection and public interest: a theoretical framework and its empirical application in personal data processing
  • Authors: Yu Jiang, Xiaolan Yu, Youjia Qin

  • Journal: Journal of Chinese Governance

  • Year: 2025

Current status and governance of data assets monetization in the global maritime industry: A comparative study of the United States, Europe, and China
  • Authors: Zeng Yuan, Xiaolan Yu, Yu Jiang, Jianwei Sun, Zhihong Liu, Boyang Li

  • Journal: Ocean & Coastal Management

  • Year: 2024

Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Data Asset Monetization in Maritime Enterprises
  • Authors: Yu Jiang, Xiaolan Yu

  • Journal: Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2024

Legal Coordination of Conflicts of Interests among Stakeholders in the Processing of Personal Data
  • Authors: Xiaolan Yu

  • Journal: Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2022

Allocating Personal Data Rights: Toward Resolving Conflicts of Interest over Personal Data
  • Authors: Xiaolan Yu

  • Journal: Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Year: 2021