Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang is a distinguished scholar in engineering education and public policy, serving as Professor at the School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University, Associate Director of the university’s Research Center on Engineering Education Innovation, and Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Society for Engineering Education. Since 2002, he has focused on advancing engineering education reform in China, contributing as a consultant to the Ministry of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Reform, where he has supported institutional restructuring and the development of Emerging Engineering Education (3E). His research centers on engineering education policy, interdisciplinary organizational innovation, and teaching reform, leading to more than 100 academic papers and five monographs. His influential work includes models such as the learning-science–driven engineering education framework and intelligent social engineering education model, which have significantly shaped China’s strategic direction in engineering education transformation. His achievements have been widely recognized, earning him the first prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Research Achievement Award in 2010, second prizes of Zhejiang Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2012 and 2014, and the special prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Teaching Award in 2022. His scholarship continues to shape policy discourse and practice in modern engineering education.

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Featured Publication

Wang, C., Jesiek, B., & Zhang, W. (2024). Elevating international collaboration and academic outcomes through strategic research funding: a bibliometric analysis of China Scholarship Council funded publications. Scientometrics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-024-05054-8

Ann-marie Moiwo | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Research Article Award

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Ms. Ann-marie Moiwo | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Best Research Article Award

Njala University | Sierra Leone

Ann-Marie Moiwo is a dynamic professional with interdisciplinary training in international relations, public administration, and the social sciences. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Renmin University and a Master of Public Administration from Njala University, supported by a strong academic foundation in History and Sociology from Fourah Bay College. Her professional experience spans administrative management, organizational coordination, research operations, and executive support across institutions in the public, private, and development sectors. She has contributed to nationwide research initiatives, supported high-level decision-making processes, and provided strategic and logistical support within academic and corporate environments. Her research interests include governance, public policy, international development, gender studies, and sociopolitical systems in West Africa. Passionate about evidence-based policy and institutional strengthening, she aims to advance impactful research and contribute to solutions addressing national and global development challenges. Ann-Marie has been recognized for her diligence, discipline, and strong work ethic, consistently demonstrating the capacity to thrive in fast-paced, multicultural, and high-responsibility environments. She remains committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and service within institutions that value integrity, innovation, and social transformation.

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Featured Publications

Genealogy as Analytical Framework of Cultural Evolution of Tribes, Communities, and Societies Ann-Marie Moiwo, Massaquoi, D., Moiwo, T. W., Sam, M., & Moiwo, J. P. (2025). Genealogy as analytical framework of cultural evolution of tribes, communities, and societies. Genealogy, 9(4).

Comparative Analysis of Neglected Attenuation and Negotiated Intervention Pathways to Conflict Resolution for Lasting Peace Juana, J., Moiwo, J. P., Challay, S., Bebeley, S. J., Mbavai, J. J., Yeganegi, K., & Sanguiné, L. (2025). Comparative analysis of neglected attenuation and negotiated intervention pathways to conflict resolution for lasting peace. Journal of Global Peace and Conflict, 12(3).

Hydro-economic Model Framework for Achieving Groundwater, Food, and Economy Trade-offs by Optimizing Crop Patterns Ma, Q., Yang, Y., Sheng, Z., Han, S., Yang, Y., & Moiwo, J. P. (2022). Hydro-economic model framework for achieving groundwater, food, and economy trade-offs by optimizing crop patterns. Water Research, 119, 119199.

Rainwater Harvesting for Supplemental Irrigation Under Tropical Inland Valley Swamp Conditions Blango, M. M., Cooke, R. A. C., Moiwo, J. P., Sawyerr, P. A., & Kangoma, E. (2020). Rainwater harvesting for supplemental irrigation under tropical inland valley swamp conditions. Irrigation and Drainage, 69(5).

Effect of Biochar Application Depth on Crop Productivity Under Tropical Rainfed Conditions Moiwo, J. P., Wahab, A., Kangoma, E., Blango, M. M., Ngegba, M. P., & Suluku, R. (2019). Effect of biochar application depth on crop productivity under tropical rainfed conditions. Applied Sciences, 9(13), 2602.

Shruti Shukla | Social Impact Young Researcher Award| 

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Ms. Shruti Shukla | Social Impact |  Young Researcher Award 

Technical University of Munich | Germany

Ms. Shruti Shukla is a dedicated researcher in global health with a strong focus on gender equity, adolescent maternal and child health, and the socio-economic determinants of well-being in low- and middle-income countries. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Global Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, where her research examines the impact of gender transformative interventions on adolescent maternal and child health outcomes. She holds an MSc in Global Health from Maastricht University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Arts from Ashoka University, and an MSc in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Her extensive professional experience includes research associate roles at TUM and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, contributing to projects on economic violence, intimate partner violence, and the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequities. She has also worked as a project coordinator for community-based health programs in India focusing on pneumonia and anaemia prevention. Her research interests encompass public health policy, gender-based violence prevention, and global health systems. She has delivered lectures on global and maternal health and contributed to several international collaborations. Ms. Shukla continues to pursue evidence-based approaches that promote equity, resilience, and empowerment in global health contexts.

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Featured Publications

Shukla, S., Shenderovich, Y., Jacobs, C., & Steinert, J. I. (2025). Pedalling progress? Assessing the long-term impact of a bicycle intervention on adolescent maternal and child health in Zambia. Social Science & Medicine.

Shukla, S., Kharade, A., Böhret, I., Jumaniyazova, M., Meyer, S. R., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., Shenderovich, Y., & Steinert, J. (2025). How do gender transformative interventions reduce adolescent pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A realist synthesis. Journal of Global Health.

Shukla, S., Mosha, N. R., Meyer, S. R., Harvey, S., Lees, S., Mshana, G., & Stöckl, H. (2025). Women’s informal group participation and intimate partner violence in Mwanza, Tanzania: A longitudinal study. Social Science & Medicine.

Steinert, J. I., Shukla, S., & Satish, R. V. (2024). Navigating distress: Exploring factors affecting adolescent girls’ wellbeing during and after a violence-focused survey in Maharashtra, India. Child Abuse & Neglect.

Shukla, S., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., Meyer, S. R., Shenderovich, Y., & Steinert, J. I. (2024). Mechanisms behind gender transformative approaches targeting adolescent pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A realist synthesis protocol. Systematic Reviews.

Shukla, S., Castro Torres, A. F., Satish, R. V., Shenderovich, Y., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., & Steinert, J. I. (2023). Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Maharashtra, India: A mixed-methods study. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters.

Meyer, S. R., Hardt, S., Brambilla, R., Shukla, S., & Stöckl, H. (2023). Sociological theories to explain intimate partner violence: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. Advance online publication.

Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Jiapeng Xu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, specializing in urbanization, industrial economy, and urban-rural sustainable development. He earned his Doctor of Management degree from Huazhong Agricultural University and has established a distinguished career in research, teaching, and policy advisory. With over 11 publications in leading journals such as Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Environment, Development and Sustainability, and Environmental Management, his scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index of 5 and over 203 citations. Dr. Xu has led more than 10 national and provincial-level projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and completed 23 teaching and research initiatives. His policy reports have been recognized at the highest levels of government—four adopted by the General Office of the State Council and three receiving direct instructions from national leaders. A Consulting Expert for World Bank Projects and a member of several academic committees, he also contributes as Deputy Secretary-General of the Agricultural Economics Virtual Teaching Office under China’s Ministry of Education. His research continues to advance sustainable economic policies and educational innovation in China’s western development region, earning him prestigious honors such as the Shaanxi Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award.

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Featured Publications

Promoting Balanced Ecological-economic Development in Ecologically Vulnerable Regions: Spatio-temporal Variation and Driving Factors, 2025

The impact of urbanization on carbon emissions of rural households: a study based on micro-level measurement, 2024

Lianhong QIU | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Lianhong QIU | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Guangdong Provincial Party School of the CPC | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lianhong Qiu is a distinguished scholar and academic at the Guangdong Provincial Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC). With a firm grounding in economics and governance, he has cultivated an academic profile that blends theoretical rigor with practical application. His scholarly work addresses the intersections of climate risk, industrial development, and technological transformation, particularly within the context of China’s evolving energy and policy landscape. His research reflects a commitment to exploring actionable solutions that align economic growth with environmental sustainability and energy security.

Professional Profile

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Education

Dr. Qiu earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the prestigious Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC, now recognized as the National Academy of Governance. His academic journey was grounded in comprehensive training in macroeconomics, industrial policy, and state governance, equipping him with the tools to dissect complex systemic interactions within China’s socio-economic framework. This background provided the foundation for his interdisciplinary approach to economic research, incorporating advanced econometric methods, risk analysis, and policy impact evaluation.

Experience

As an Associate Professor at the Guangdong Provincial Party School of the CPC, Dr. Qiu plays a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual discourse on economic transformation and governance. He is actively involved in training government officials and contributing to the academic development of future policy leaders. His teaching covers subjects related to industrial economics, climate economics, and innovation policy, while his administrative contributions support academic research and institutional collaboration. His experience extends beyond academia into policy consultancy, where he offers insights into the real-world implications of emerging economic trends.

Research Interest

Dr. Qiu’s primary research interest lies in industrial economic development, with a strong emphasis on the interface between environmental risks and technological advancement. His recent work addresses the dynamic interactions among climate physical risk (PRI), transition risk (TRI), and new energy vehicle (NEV) adoption in China. By applying time-varying parameter vector autoregression models with stochastic volatility, he introduces innovative tools for quantifying the evolving relationships between these variables. This methodological approach allows for a nuanced understanding of the cause-effect mechanisms underpinning industrial and environmental shifts, especially within the energy and transportation sectors.

He also explores asymmetric impacts and feedback loops—for instance, while physical climate risks may suppress consumer uptake of NEVs, transition-related regulatory pressures tend to encourage their adoption. Additionally, his findings highlight that while NEV growth mitigates physical climate risk, it may also exacerbate transition risk under certain conditions. These insights have significant implications for balancing industrial policy, environmental sustainability, and energy strategy.

Award

Dr. Qiu’s contributions have been recognized within academic and policy-making circles for their methodological sophistication and relevance to contemporary governance challenges. His research has been acknowledged for its impact on policy design and strategic planning in the field of green transition and industrial transformation. By offering empirical insights that align with China’s dual-carbon goals, his work is instrumental in shaping regional and national strategies for green innovation, energy resilience, and climate adaptation.

Publication

How do climate risks intersect with the rise of new energy vehicles in China?

  • Authors: Qiu, LH; Wong, XQ; (…); Song, YB

  • Journal: Economic Analysis and Policy

  • Year: 2025

The essential role of big data: Could it effectively mitigate non-performing loans?

  • Authors: Qiu, LH; Su, HD; (…); Qin, M

  • Journal: Romanian Journal of Economic Forecasting

  • Year: 2024

Are there digital tech bubbles in China?

  • Authors: Qin, M; Su, CW; (…); Lobont, OR

  • Journal: Technological and Economic Development of Economy

  • Year: 2024

Climate policy uncertainty, oil price and agricultural commodity: From quantile and time perspective

  • Authors: Wang, KH; Kan, JM; (…); Xu, SL

  • Journal: Economic Analysis and Policy

  • Year: 2023

The inevitable role of El Nino: A fresh insight into the oil market

  • Authors: Qin, M; Qiu, LH; (…); Jiao, W

  • Journal: Economic Research – Ekonomska Istraživanja

  • Year: 2020

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lianhong Qiu stands out as a dynamic scholar whose interdisciplinary expertise contributes to the evolving discourse on sustainable industrial development in China. Through innovative methodological approaches, empirical rigor, and a strong commitment to real-world impact, he addresses pressing challenges at the nexus of climate change, economic transition, and technological innovation. His work not only advances academic thought but also provides actionable guidance for policymakers navigating the complexities of green growth and energy transformation. As China and the world face intensifying climate and energy challenges, Dr. Qiu’s research continues to offer vital pathways for aligning economic prosperity with environmental stewardship.

Chi-Jung Chung – Environmental Epidemiology – Best Researcher Award 

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Prof Chi-Jung Chung - Environmental Epidemiology - Best Researcher Award 

China Medical University - Taiwan 

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Chi-Jung Chung embarked on his academic journey at Taipei Medical University, where he pursued a Ph.D. in Committee on Public Health from 2005 to 2009. This foundational phase of his education equipped him with the expertise and research methodologies that would later become instrumental in his distinguished career in public health.

Professional Endeavors

Over the years, Prof. Chung has held several key positions at China Medical University in Taichung, Taiwan. Starting as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Risk Assessment in February 2011, he steadily climbed the academic ladder. By August 2019, he had risen to the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health. His current roles include Professor in the Department of Public Health and Adjunct Principle Investigator in the Department of Medical Research at China Medical University Hospital.

Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Chung's research primarily centers on the intricate relationship between environmental factors, such as heavy metal exposure and air pollution, and their impact on human health. His groundbreaking studies have explored the associations between metal exposure and diseases like urothelial carcinoma and Alzheimer's disease. Utilizing methodologies such as high-sensitivity inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry and advanced statistical analyses like generalized weighted quantile regression, he has made significant contributions to the fields of cancer epidemiology and molecular epidemiology. Furthermore, Dr. Chung has delved into machine learning and predictive model construction, reflecting his commitment to leveraging innovative technologies in public health research.

Accolades and Recognition

Although specific accolades and awards are not listed in the provided information, Prof. Chung's extensive publication record and academic advancements speak volumes about his contributions to the field. His research has been published in reputable journals such as the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, JAMA Network Open, and Genome Biology, among others. These publications underscore his recognition as a leading expert in environmental health risk assessment and epidemiology.

Impact and Influence

Prof. Chung's research findings have had a profound impact on public health policies and practices, particularly in Taiwan. By identifying the health risks associated with environmental metal exposure and air pollution, he has provided invaluable insights that inform regulatory measures and public awareness campaigns. Moreover, his interdisciplinary collaborations and development of a cloud-based automated statistical analysis platform signify his influence in fostering innovation within the healthcare research landscape.

Legacy and Future Contributions

As a prominent figure in the realm of environmental health risk assessment, Prof. Chung's legacy is characterized by his relentless pursuit of knowledge and dedication to improving public health outcomes. His research has laid the groundwork for future investigations into the complex interplay between environmental factors and human health. Looking ahead, Dr. Chung's commitment to raising awareness about environmental pollution issues and advocating for sustainable practices positions him as a pivotal figure in shaping policies and initiatives that prioritize public health and environmental stewardship.

In summary, Prof. Chi-Jung Chung's illustrious career is marked by significant contributions to public health research, particularly in the areas of heavy metals health risk assessment, air pollution, and molecular epidemiology. His academic achievements, research endeavors, and commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations underscore his impact and influence in the field, setting a precedent for future generations of researchers and practitioners alike.

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