Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

Em normandie campus Paris | France

Author Profile

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef began her academic journey at Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, where she completed her Master’s degree in Economics and International Finance in 2003. She went on to earn a PhD in Economics in 2007, focusing her doctoral research on the dynamics of public debt in developing countries, integrating institutional, economic, and financial perspectives—an area that would later define her academic career.

Professional Endeavors

Her professional experience spans both academia and government service. She worked as a Public Services Advisor at the Ministry of Finance in Tunisia, before transitioning to academia, holding positions such as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor at institutions like Université de Carthage, ESLSCA Paris Business School, and EM Normandie. At ESLSCA, she served as Director of the Finance Department and Program Director for the Finance & Data Performance MBA. In 2023, she joined EM Normandie as an Associate Professor of Finance.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef’s research focuses on Finance Digitization, Sustainable Finance, and Public Debt. Her work includes studies on blockchain, big data, cyber risk, and resilience in financial systems. She has published in both national and international peer-reviewed journals and contributed to books on financial innovation, economic governance, and sustainability. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to explore how technological transformation affects finance.

Impact and Influence

Through her contributions, she has influenced discourse on sovereign debt sustainability, digital financial ecosystems, and ESG finance. Her research has guided frameworks in MENA countries, and she has delivered talks at major international events. She serves as a reviewer for prominent journals and is regularly invited to academic, policy, and industry forums as a keynote speaker and panelist.

Academic Citations

Her scholarly work includes over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Financial Innovation, British Accounting Review, Journal of Sustainable Development, and Journal of Post Keynesian Economics. Her work is widely cited in discussions on financial regulation, emerging markets, capital controls, and digital transformation in accounting and finance.

Technical and Research Skills

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef is proficient in empirical research, economic modeling, and data analysis. Her technical strengths include applying advanced tools for assessing systemic risk, sovereign debt impact, and technology adoption in financial systems. She also integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze institutional behavior and policy effects.

Teaching Experience

With over a decade of experience, she has taught courses including Treasury Management, Financial Markets, International Finance, Macroeconomics, and Accounting at both graduate and undergraduate levels. She has taught at EM Normandie, ESLSCA Business School, and Université de Carthage, and has supervised more than 100 Master’s and DBA theses in the past five years.

Leadership and Editorial Roles

She has held multiple academic leadership roles including Head of Finance Department, MBA Program Director, and Course Leader. She serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Risk Management and has been a reviewer for journals like Journal of Cleaner Production and Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment. She actively contributes to scientific committees, workshops, and colloquia.

Professional Recognition and Awards

Her excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation has earned her several awards, including the Reconnect Tunisian Finance Women Award (2023) and three Eduniversal MBA Prizes: Innovation (2021), Launch (2022), and Tremplin (2023). These awards underscore her contributions to advancing finance education and academic leadership.

Outreach and Thought Leadership

Dr. Ajili Ben Youssef engages widely in public discourse through articles in journals such as L’Économiste Maghrébin, where she writes on topics including technological disruption, financial resilience, and COVID-19 impacts. She has delivered keynotes, moderated roundtables, and presented at international forums across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Mentorship and Supervision

She consistently supervises an average of 15 to 20 theses per year, covering topics such as financial innovation, risk management, and ESG investing. Her mentorship combines academic precision with professional relevance, nurturing future scholars and finance practitioners.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef continues to shape the future of sustainable finance, digital innovation, and economic governance. Her upcoming research will focus on integrating artificial intelligence, fintech, and regulatory frameworks to address emerging global financial challenges. Through her teaching, leadership, and research, she remains a prominent figure in transforming financial education and policy research.

Publications

 Finance in the Digital Age: The Challenges and Opportunities

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Nadia Mansour
Source: Book Chapter in Technology: Toward Business Sustainability
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54009-7_5

 Uncovering Asymmetrical Contagion Effects: US Monetary Policy and Emerging Markets

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar
Journal: The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1080/09638199.2024.2310700

The Factoring 2.0 in the Era of the Fintech Revolution Context

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Nadia Mansour
Source: Book Chapter in Digital Technology and Changing Roles in Managerial and Financial Accounting: Theoretical Knowledge and Practical Application
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1108/s1479-351220240000036004

Corporate Resilience in the Face of COVID-19: A Proposal Measurement Index

Authors: Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Imen Ben Slimene, Samir B. Maliki, Mourad Kertous, Afef Khalil, Nassiri Abdelhak, Mohammed El Amine Abdelli
Journal: Management International
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.59876/a-jq8d-0ztz

A Critical Analysis of Capital Controls: Implications for Crisis Prevention and Economic Performance

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef
Journal: International Review of Applied Economics
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/02692171.2023.2291556

The Temporal Dimensions of Policy Responses to Capital Surges

Authors: Chokri Zehri, Latifa Saleh Iben Ammar, Wissem Ajili Ben Youssef, Fatma Zehri
Journal: Journal of Post Keynesian Economics
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/01603477.2023.2275573

Dana Shai – Psychology – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dana Shai - Psychology - Best Researcher Award 

Academic College Tel Aviv Yaffo - Israel

Author Profile 

Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Dana Shai began her academic journey in 1998 at Tel Aviv University, earning a B.A. in Psychology and Communications, graduating Summa cum Laude. She continued her education with an Advanced Studies program in Philosophy at Tel Aviv University in 2005, followed by a Dance Movement Therapy program at Seminar Ha’Kibutzim, Israel, in 2004-2005. Dr. Shai pursued her passion for psychology and developmental psychology, completing an M.Sc. in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology at The Anna Freud Centre/University College London, UK, in 2006, and later earning her Ph.D. in Psychology from Birkbeck University of London in 2011.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Shai has held various academic positions, starting as a Research Fellow at the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Hertzliya, from 2011 to 2015. She then progressed to become a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the same institution from 2015 to 2017, followed by her current position as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the School of Psychology, The Academic College Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Israel, since 2017.

Academic Leadership and Administration

Throughout her career, Dr. Shai has taken on leadership roles in academic administration. Notable positions include being the RIPPLE Lab Director at The Academic College Tel Aviv-Yaffo since 2017, the Founding Director of SEED and faculty member at the School of Psychology from 2017 to 2022, and the Developmental Psychology Departmental Lab Director at the same institution from 2017 to 2021.

Scholarly Positions and Activities

Dr. Shai has actively contributed to the academic community through participation in steering committees and reviewer activities. She has been a part of the Mentalizing Based Therapy Steering Group for Children and Young People at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families since 2022. Additionally, her involvement in foundations and peer review journals, such as the Israel Science Foundation and Psychoanalytic Psychology, showcases her dedication to advancing scholarly research.

Memberships and Conference Participation

She is a member of prestigious organizations like The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) since 2014 and the World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) since 2011. Dr. Shai has actively participated in numerous scholarly conferences, both in Israel and abroad, presenting on diverse topics related to parental embodied mentalizing, infant development, and mental health.

Research Grants and Contributions

Dr. Shai has been successful in securing research grants, including funding from The Academic College of Tel Aviv Yaffo's Internal Grant Fund and Yad Hanadiv. Her research focuses on diverse topics such as embodied processes in parent-infant feeding interactions and the longitudinal associations between parenting quality and academic functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Accolades and Recognition

While specific accolades and recognition details are not provided, Dr. Dana Shai's extensive involvement in conferences, research projects, and leadership positions suggests a high level of recognition in her field.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Shai's work in parental embodied mentalizing, infant development, and mental health has had a significant impact, as evidenced by her active participation in international conferences, keynote lectures, and symposiums.

Legacy and Future Contributions

With her continued commitment to research, academic leadership, and contributions to the field, Dr. Dana Shai is poised to leave a lasting legacy. Her focus on embodied processes and developmental psychology positions her as a key figure in advancing our understanding of parent-infant relationships and mental health.

This comprehensive overview highlights Dr. Dana Shai's academic journey, contributions, and ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of psychology.

Notable  Publications