Paweł Zygadło | Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award Published on 10/12/202410/12/2024 by Academic Awards Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło | Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China Dr. Paweł Zygadło is an expert in Chinese philosophy and cultural studies with a PhD from National Chengchi University, Taiwan. He has held various academic roles, including Acting Director of Post-graduate Research and Deputy Head of the Department of China Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. His research focuses on contemporary Chinese society, rituals, and human nature, with numerous international conference presentations. Dr. Zygadło has received multiple awards, including the Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies. He is a member of the European Association for China Studies and the Chinese Studies Association of Australia. 📚🌏 Publication Profile Orcid Educational Background Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło has a diverse academic background, beginning with a Master’s degree in Cultural Studies (Study of Religions and East Asian Studies) from Jagiellonian University, Cracow (1999–2004). He then pursued intensive Mandarin Chinese training at National Taiwan Normal University (2004–2005) and Communication University of China (2009). Dr. Zygadło earned his PhD in Philosophy from National Chengchi University, Taipei (2005–2013), further refining his expertise in Chinese philosophy and culture. His educational journey has played a crucial role in shaping his academic contributions to China studies. 🎓🌏📚 Awards, Fellowships, and Memberships Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło has received several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout his academic career. He became a member of the European Association for China Studies (EACS) in March 2023 and the Chinese Studies Association of Australia (CSAA) in June 2019. In 2016, he was awarded an RDF for his work on “The Concept of Face in Contemporary Chinese Society.” Other notable honors include the Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies (2012), multiple Taiwan Scholarships (2004–2010), and a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in 2016. 🏅🌍📜🎓 Work Experience Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło has had an extensive career at Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University, where he served as Acting Director of Post-graduate Research (Feb–Sept 2023), Associate Chair of the University Ethics Committee (2021–2023), and Deputy Head of the Department of China Studies (2018–2023). He has been an Associate Professor at the same department since 2016. Earlier, he was a Lecturer at both Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University (2015–2016) and Minjiang University, Fuzhou (2013–2015). Dr. Zygadło began his academic career as an ESL teacher at Shengxing Chinese and English School in 2009. 🎓🌏📚👨🏫 Research Focus Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paweł Zygadło’s research focuses on Chinese philosophy, cultural studies, and intercultural communication. His work examines topics such as Chinese values, the concept of face, moral psychology, and socio-political discourse in China. He explores themes related to Confucianism, Buddhist philosophy, and Chinese communication styles, including politeness and rhetoric. Dr. Zygadło’s research also covers the evolution of the Chinese psyche and space perception in Chinese culture. His publications contribute to the understanding of cultural particularism, national pride, and face and authority in Chinese contexts. 📚🌏💬🧠 Publication Top Notes Is human nature evil?—A re-examination of Xunzi’s argumentation and its implication for moral psychology – Asian Philosophy, 2024, DOI: 10.1080/09552367.2024.2430121 📘🤔 China and the World: Language, Culture, Politics (vol. 2) – St Kliment Ohridski University Press, 2021 📚🌏 Face and Oppression– Lu Xun and Lin Yutangon Chinese Cult of Face – Crossroads of Liberty: Asian, African and European Literature Towards Freedom and Oppression, 2021 📖💬 China and the World: Language, Culture, Politics (vol. 1) – St Kliment Ohridski University Press, 2020 📚🌏 Euphemism and communication in the Chinese cultural context – China and the World: Language, Culture Politics, 2020 🗣️🌍 Perception of space and the evolution of the Chinese psyche – Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia, 2020 🧠🌏 Face and Authority: Cultural Challenges of Teaching in China – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies, 2020, DOI: 10.22492/ijcs.5.2.05 🎓🏫 ‘Chinese Values’ in Official Socio-political Discourse of PRC – New Zealand Journal of Asian Studies, 2020 🌐🇨🇳 Face and communication in Chinese context – Gdańskie Studia Azji Wschodniej, 2018 💬🇨🇳 Cultural Particularism and Intercultural Communication: The Case of Chinese Face – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies, 2018, DOI: 10.22492/ijcs.3.2.05 🧑🤝🧑🌏 Patriotic Rhetoric in Chinese Public Spaces – IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies, 2017, DOI: 10.22492/ijcs.2.2.01 🇨🇳📢 Chinese Politeness (Limao) – Theory and Practice – DEStech Transactions on Social Science, Education and Human Science, 2017, DOI: 10.12783/dtssehs/icss2016/9204 🧑🎓🙏
Arletta Gorecka | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award Published on 13/03/202413/03/2024 by Academic Awards Dr. Arletta Gorecka | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award Dr. Arletta Gorecka, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom 🌟 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🌟 is a passionate and accomplished Lecturer in Law, specializing in EU Competition Law and Privacy. With a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Stirling, she excels in teaching and research. Arletta’s expertise includes international presentations, numerous publications, and contributions to prestigious projects like the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Recognized for her teaching excellence and awarded multiple honors, she is dedicated to promoting legal education and advancing discussions on the intersection of law, privacy, and competition in the digital age. 📚🔍🌐 Publication Profile Google Scholar Education 🎓 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🎓 pursued her academic journey, culminating in a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in March 2024. Her doctoral research delved into the intricate nexus of EU Competition Law and Privacy, particularly focusing on assessing privacy as a pivotal element within the theory of harm. Prior to this, she attained an LLB (Hons) with first-class honors from the University of Stirling in June 2019, laying the foundation for her profound understanding of legal principles and paving the way for her illustrious career in academia and research. 📘🔍✨ Work Experience 📚 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 📚 has amassed a wealth of experience in academia, spanning across various prestigious institutions. From her role as a Law Tutor at Glasgow International College, where she nurtured aspiring legal minds through teaching pre-master degree modules and supporting international students in diverse legal subjects, to her tenure as an Occasional Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she passionately delivered seminars and lectures on multifaceted topics such as Trust, Succession, and Family Law, Arletta has consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in legal education. Her extensive contributions also extend to research assistance, coordination of modules, and mentoring students at the University of Strathclyde and University of Stirling, reflecting her dedication to fostering academic growth and innovation in the legal field. 🌟🎓 Certificates 🎓 Dr. Arletta Gorecka 🎓 has fortified her expertise through a series of certifications, illuminating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. With advanced and basic certifications in LexisNexis Online Research and Westlaw, she has honed her skills in legal research, equipped to navigate complex legal landscapes with finesse. Moreover, her acquisition of the Scottish Mental Health Aid certificate underscores her dedication to holistic well-being, reflecting her empathetic approach to supporting mental health awareness and resilience within legal communities. Arletta’s diverse skill set, coupled with her unwavering commitment to knowledge acquisition, exemplifies her readiness to excel in dynamic legal environments. 🌟📚 Research Focus 🔍 Dr. Arletta Gorecka’s research focus lies at the intersection of law, technology, and societal impact. Through meticulous analysis and scholarly inquiry, she explores complex issues such as the interplay between privacy and competition law in the digital age, the implications of data protection regulations on consumer welfare, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and big data. Her work delves into the ethical and legal frameworks governing these areas, shedding light on key considerations for policymakers, legal practitioners, and society as a whole. Dr. Gorecka’s research embodies a commitment to understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of modern law and technology. 📚🔍✨ Publication Top Notes : On the nature of law: The relevance of deontological natural law perspective in modern times A confusing relationship between privacy and competition law — a way forward for EU competition law and algorithms pricing Is “Privacy” a Means to Protect the Competition or Advance Objectives of Innovation and Consumer Welfare? On the interplay between competition law and privacy: the impact of Meta Platforms case On Consumer Protection in the Digital Age and the Intersection Between EU Competition Law and Data Privacy Law COVID-19 Crisis in the United Kingdom: The First 100 Days of the Unknown The Other Side of the Coin: Privacy Justifications in Anticompetitive Proceedings under Article 102 TFEU Net Neutrality in New Times: Revisiting the Open Internet Regulation in the UK Joe Cannataci, Valeria Falce and Oreste Pollicino (eds), Legal Challenges of Big Data Defining Privacy in the Competition Law Sphere