Idrees Liaqat | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Idrees Liaqat | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Researcher, University of Udine, Italy

Dr. Idrees Liaqat is a finance researcher specializing in 📊 digital finance, sustainable finance, financial inclusion, and fintech. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, focusing on financial inclusion in Belt and Road countries. Previously, he was a lecturer at the University of Kotli, Pakistan. His research is published in ABS, WoS, and Scopus-indexed journals. 🏆 He has received multiple scholarships, including the China Scholarship Council award. Dr. Liaqat is proficient in STATA, EViews, Python, and SPSS, and speaks English, Urdu, basic Chinese, and Italian. 🌍📈

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📚 Research and Teaching Experience

Dr. Idrees Liaqat is currently a Research Assistant at the University of Udine, Italy 🇮🇹, where he focuses on sustainable finance and banking. His work involves conducting in-depth research, developing financial models with sustainability metrics, collaborating with industry experts, and securing research funding. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Kotli, Pakistan 🇵🇰 (2017–2019), where he delivered finance courses, supervised student research, and conducted workshops on financial modeling and analysis. His academic contributions blend research excellence 📊 with practical financial insights, fostering a deeper understanding of digital and sustainable finance. 💡📈

 

🎓 Education and Training

Dr. Idrees Liaqat holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance 📊 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China 🇨🇳 (2019–2023), where his research focused on financial inclusion in Belt and Road countries 🌍. He earned an MS in Management Science – Finance 💰 from Riphah International University, Pakistan 🇵🇰 (2015–2017), exploring capital structure dynamics. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce – Finance 📈 from The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (2010–2014). His strong academic foundation and research expertise contribute significantly to the fields of sustainable finance and financial technology. 💡

 

🏆 Scholarships and Awards

Dr. Idrees Liaqat has been recognized for his academic excellence with several prestigious awards. He received the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Award 🇨🇳 (2019–2023) for his doctoral studies at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. During his MS at Riphah International University 🎓, he was awarded a Merit Scholarship for outstanding performance. His early academic success was marked by a Merit Scholarship in F.Sc. (2007–2009). Additionally, he earned an Honorary International Graduate Certificate 🏅 from HUST (2020) and was honored with the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme Award 💻 in 2015.

 

📚 Research Focus

Dr. Idrees Liaqat’s research primarily focuses on financial development 📈, institutional quality 🏛️, and corporate governance 🏢. His work explores the nexus between financial inclusion and national culture 🌍, particularly in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) economies. He has also examined sectoral foreign direct investment (FDI) and infrastructure 🚧, exchange rate volatility 💱, and capital structure dynamics 📊. His contributions extend to banking liquidity management 🏦 and remittances’ role in financial inclusion 💸. Dr. Liaqat’s interdisciplinary research integrates econometrics, sustainability, and global finance, making significant contributions to international business and financial markets.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Institutional quality and financial development: The United States perspective 🏦 – 182 citations (2019)
  • The causal, linear and nonlinear nexus between sectoral FDI and infrastructure in Pakistan 🌍 – 60 citations (2020)
  • The impact of exchange rate volatility on stock index: Evidence from PSX 💱 – 57 citations (2017)
  • The causative impact of liquidity management on profitability of banks in Pakistan 🏦 – 38 citations (2017)
  • Capital structure as driving force of financial performance: Case of energy and fuel sector of Pakistan ⚡ – 25 citations (2017)
  • Industry, firm, and country level dynamics of capital structure 📊 – 20 citations (2021)
  • National culture and financial inclusion: Evidence from BRI economies 🌎 – 18 citations (2022)
  • Impact of financial constraints on SMEs growth in Sialkot, Pakistan 🚀 – 17 citations (2017)
  • Role of corporate governance in shareholders’ value creation 📈 – 2 citations (2017)
  • Research in International Business and Finance 🌐 – 1 citation (2020)
  • Remittances and Financial Inclusion in BRI Economies 💸 – 2024
  • National Culture and Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Belt and Road Economies 🌍 – 2022
  • Role of Corporate Governance in Shareholders Value Creation 📊 – 2017

 

 

Tuğrul Toker | Financial analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuğrul Toker | Financial analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tuğrul Toker, Atılım Üniversitesi, Turkey

Mr. Tuğrul Toker is a dedicated Research Assistant in Tourism Management at Atılım University, Ankara, Türkiye. He holds a Ph.D. (ongoing) in Management and an M.A. in Tourism Management from Atılım University, along with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Administration from Boğaziçi University. His research focuses on finance, managerial accounting, and tourism marketing. 📈📊 Mr. Toker has published impactful research in top-tier journals, including the International Journal of Hospitality Management (SSCI/Q1), and presented at international conferences. His professional background includes leadership roles at Hilton, JW Marriott, and Holiday Inn, showcasing extensive expertise in hospitality operations and finance. 💼🏨

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Educational Background 🎓📚

Mr. Tuğrul Toker has built a strong academic foundation in tourism and management. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management (English) at Atılım University, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. From 2021 to 2023, he completed his M.A. in Tourism Management at Atılım University, where he gained specialized insights into the tourism industry. His academic journey began at Boğaziçi University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Administration (2006–2011) from the School of Applied Sciences. 🌍✨

Academic Positions 🏫📖

Mr. Tuğrul Toker has been serving as a Research Assistant in the Department of Tourism Management at Atılım University, Türkiye. In this role, he contributes to academic research, supports faculty in teaching activities, and actively participates in developing innovative studies in tourism and hospitality. 🌍📚 His position allows him to merge his extensive industry experience with academic insights, fostering a deeper understanding of tourism management. This role exemplifies his dedication to advancing research and knowledge in the field, preparing future professionals for success in the global tourism industry. 🏨✨

 

Research Interests 📊🌍

Mr. Tuğrul Toker’s research interests lie at the intersection of finance, managerial accounting, and tourism marketing. 📈💼 He explores innovative strategies to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency in the hospitality and tourism sectors. His focus on finance and managerial accounting aims to develop tools for profitability analysis and decision-making within tourism enterprises. Simultaneously, his passion for tourism marketing drives his efforts to understand consumer behavior and create impactful marketing strategies for the industry. 🌟🛎️

Research Focus 📚🌍

Mr. Tuğrul Toker’s research primarily centers on tourism management, with a strong emphasis on profitability analysis, consumer behavior, and cultural tourism. 🏨📈 His work includes developing tools like the operating profit flow method for hospitality enterprises and exploring the impact of individual traits on consumer behavior in luxury hotel markets. 💼✨He also contributes to faith and cultural tourism, analyzing events like Mevlana’s commemorations and historical sites like Sardis and Aya Tekla. His interdisciplinary focus extends to the environmental effects of tourism, such as wildfire impacts. 🌳🔥This blend of finance, marketing, and cultural insights defines his academic contributions. 🌟📖

Publication Top Notes

The operating profit flow method as a profitability analysis tool for hospitality enterprises 🏨📈

Published: 2025
Sardis Antik Kenti Kazıları 🏛️🌍

Published: 2024
Aya Tekla Yeraltı Kilisesi ⛪📖

Published: 2024 | Cited by: [Pending]
Otel Müdürü 🏨📋

Published: 2024
Exploring the relationship between individual traits, conspicuous consumption, and consumer behavior in the luxury hotel industry 💼✨

Published: 2024
Turizm işletmelerinde bir kârlılık analizi yöntemi olarak faaliyet kârı akımı metodu 📊🏨

Published: 2023
Birthday Commemoration Events for a Religious Leader: Mevlana’s Birthday Events and Bringing These Events to Van Tourism 🌟🎉

Published: 2022
Orman Yangınlarının Turizmin Gelişimi Üzerindeki Etkisi 🔥🌳

Published: 2021