Belyihun Muchie | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Belyihun Muchie | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Belyihun Muchie, Bahir Dar University, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Belyihun Muchie Lakew is a dedicated lecturer and researcher in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at Debark University, Ethiopia, and currently a PhD candidate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Bahir Dar University. He holds an MA and BA in TEFL and English Language and Literature from Debre Markos University. His research focuses on EFL pedagogy, teacher development, educational technology, and innovative teaching strategies. Belyihun has authored several peer-reviewed publications, including in Cogent Education and the Journal of Language Teaching and Research, and contributed to international research platforms like WASET. He has completed advanced professional training through the British Council and EELPA in areas such as flipped learning, AI in ELT, and assessment literacy. With full professional proficiency in English and native fluency in Amharic, he also has extensive experience in translation and technical skills in SPSS and Microsoft Office. His academic mentors include Prof. Abiy Yigzaw and Dr. Birhanu Simegn.

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

Mr. Belyihun Muchie Lakew has pursued a structured and progressive academic path in the field of English language education. He is currently enrolled as a PhD candidate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, where he is conducting advanced research in EFL pedagogy and instructional methodologies. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Arts (MA) in TEFL from Debre Markos University, where he gained in-depth knowledge of language teaching theories, curriculum development, and applied linguistics. His foundational academic training began with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Foreign Languages and Literature (English), also from Debre Markos University, which provided him with strong language proficiency and literary analysis skills. This strong academic background has laid a solid foundation for his teaching, research, and continuous professional development in the dynamic field of English language education.

📜 Licenses & Certifications

Mr. Belyihun Muchie Lakew has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous professional growth through specialized certification in online education. He successfully completed the “Master Class for Teaching Online” offered by Open edX, a globally recognized online learning platform. This certification, issued in February 2025, reflects his expertise in delivering high-quality, engaging, and learner-centered instruction in virtual environments. The course equipped him with advanced skills in digital pedagogy, instructional design, interactive content creation, and the use of educational technologies to enhance remote learning experiences. As digital transformation reshapes modern education, this certification positions Mr. Muchie at the forefront of innovative teaching practices, particularly in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). His ability to integrate technology into language education reflects his adaptability, forward-thinking approach, and readiness to meet the evolving demands of 21st-century learners and institutions.

🧩 Professional Development & Training

Mr. Belyihun Muchie Lakew has actively pursued numerous professional development opportunities to enhance his expertise in English language teaching and instructional innovation. He has completed several training programs offered by internationally respected organizations such as the British Council and the Ethiopian English Language Professionals’ Association (EELPA). Notable trainings include “Supporting Every Child to Achieve” (Dec 2023), “Teaching Grammar Communicatively: The Situational Approach” (May 2024), and “Embracing Diversity Through Multi-Level Teaching, Learning, and Assessment” (Jul 2024). He also completed sessions on “Flipped Learning in EFL Classrooms,” “Understanding ChatGPT and Its Application in ELT,” and “21st Century Teaching Strategies” through EELPA. Additionally, he participated in specialized modules such as “ELT Assessment Literacy,” “Using Mindfulness Techniques,” “Managing Educational Resources Effectively,” and “Enhancing Interactivity in Writing Instruction.” His training on “Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Education” further highlights his commitment to integrating cutting-edge technologies in pedagogy, making him a well-rounded and forward-thinking EFL professional.

🧠 Research Focus

Mr. Belyihun Muchie Lakew’s research focus lies prominently within the domain of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, particularly emphasizing instructional effectiveness, teacher support, and student language development. His widely cited 2021 study, “The Effect of Teacher Scaffolding on Students’ Paragraph Writing Skills in EFL Classroom,” co-authored with S. Gashaye and published in the Journal of Language Teaching and Research, demonstrates his interest in pedagogical interventions that enhance learner outcomes. The research explores how strategic teacher scaffolding improves students’ paragraph writing in secondary school settings, reflecting his commitment to developing practical, evidence-based solutions for classroom challenges. His broader interests extend to teacher development, educational equity, and the integration of digital tools in language instruction. With a strong grounding in both theory and classroom practice, Mr. Muchie’s research contributes to improving the quality of EFL teaching and learning, especially in multilingual, resource-limited educational contexts like Ethiopia.

Publication Top Notes

📘 Lakew, B. M., Filatie, A. Y., & Chanie, B. S. (2025) – Exploring innovative pedagogical approaches: Primary school EFL teachers’ utilization of teaching strategies, Cogent Education, 12(1) – 📅 Year: 2025

📗 Gashaye, S., & Muchie, B. (2021) – The Effect of Teacher Scaffolding on Students’ Paragraph Writing Skills in EFL Classroom, Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 12(6), 892–898 – 📅 Year: 2021 | 🔍 Cited by: 13 📊

📕 Muchie, B. (2024) – Exploring the pedagogical paradigms in language (eBook, Catalog No. v1507000) – 📅 Year: 2024

📙 Muchie, B. (2024) – Exploring the basics of second language acquisition: A review of Rod Ellis’s pioneering guide (eBook, Catalog No. v1462347)– 📅 Year: 2024

 

Abimbola Adesoji | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Abimbola Adesoji | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Nigeria

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji is a renowned historian with over 28 years of experience as a teacher, researcher, and mentor. Currently a Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he attained professorship in 2015, his research focuses on Traditional and Contemporary Yoruba History and the Socio-Political History of Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in History, with notable works exploring ethnic politics, migrations, and cultural history. A prolific author, Prof. Adesoji has published extensively, including books and chapters in globally recognized volumes. He is a member of esteemed organizations such as the Nigerian Academy of Letters and the Historical Society of Nigeria. ✍️🌟

 

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Education 🎓📚

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji holds a Ph.D. in History from Obafemi Awolowo University, specializing in “The Press and Ethnic Politics in Nigeria, 1960-2003” (2007). He also earned an M.Phil. in History from the same institution, focusing on “Migrations, Settlements, and Inter-Community Relations in Irepodun Communities, 1840-1965” (2003). Additionally, he obtained an M.B.A. (1999) and PGDFM (1995) from Obafemi Awolowo University. Prof. Adesoji began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Adeyemi College of Education in 1991, laying the foundation for his distinguished career in history and socio-political research. 🎓📖

 

Professional Experience 🎓🌍

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has an extensive academic career spanning over two decades. From 2001 to the present, he has served as a lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he advanced from Graduate Assistant to Professor by 2015. During his sabbatical, he worked as a Professor at Bowen University in 2022-2023. He has also held visiting lecturer positions at Osun State University (2014-2015) and part-time lecturing roles at Lagos State University (2000-2003). Earlier in his career, he contributed to Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, from 1994 to 2001. His teaching experience reflects a deep commitment to the field of History and International Studies. 📚👨‍🏫

 

Teaching Experience 📚👨‍🏫

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has an extensive teaching career spanning multiple institutions. From January 2022 to June 2023, he taught at Bowen University, Iwo, covering topics like the History of Nigeria (1800-present) and African Historiography, while also assessing Postgraduate students in Methods of Historical Research. Since 2001, he has taught at Obafemi Awolowo University, offering courses on the History of Nigeria and assessing various historical research essays. His earlier teaching roles include positions at Lagos State University (2000-2003) and Adeyemi College of Education (1994-2001), where he instructed students in Nigerian history and evaluated their coursework. 📖✍️

 

Professional Certifications & Awards 🎓🏆

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji has earned multiple professional certifications, including Textbook Writing and Publishing (2004), Research Methodology (2005), and Writing Proposal and Grant Management (2009), all from esteemed institutions such as Obafemi Awolowo University and the Training Centre in Communication, Nairobi, Kenya. He has also received prestigious awards, such as the Georg Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, with multiple fellowships between 2009 and 2021. His notable grants include the Citizenship Initiative Grant and the Alexander von Humboldt Returning Fellowship Award, marking his significant contributions to academic research. 🌍📚

 

Research Focus

Prof. Abimbola Adesoji’s research focuses on the intersection of political, social, and cultural dynamics in Nigeria, with an emphasis on Islamic revivalism, ethno-religious conflicts, and media studies. His work explores themes such as Boko Haram, Islamic fundamentalism, and the Nigerian state’s response to these challenges. Additionally, his research delves into indigeneship, citizenship, globalization, democratization, and the role of the press in Nigeria’s political landscape. Other areas of interest include ethnic relations, historical scholarship, and security issues. His interdisciplinary approach combines history, political science, and media studies. 📚🌍🔍

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • The Boko Haram Uprising and Islamic Revivalism in Nigeria – 781 citations, 2010 📚
  • Between Maitatsine and Boko Haram: Islamic Fundamentalism and the Response of the Nigerian State – 450 citations, 2011 📖
  • Indigeneship and Citizenship in Nigeria: Myth and Reality – 75 citations, 2009 🌍
  • When (Not) to Be a Proprietor: Nigerian Newspaper Ownership in a Changing Polity – 35 citations, 2011 📰
  • Globalization of the Media and the Challenges of Democratisation in Nigeria – 27 citations, 2006 🌐
  • Boko Haram and the Global War on Terror – 19 citations, 2019 🌍
  • Pressure Groups and the Democratic Process in Nigeria (1979-1993) – 19 citations, 2002 📊
  • Traditional Rulership and Modern Governance in the 20th Century – 18 citations, 2010 👑
  • The New Pentecostal Movement in Nigeria and the Politics of Belonging – 17 citations, 2017 ⛪
  • The Nigerian Press and the Challenge of Private Newspaper Ownership: A Study of the Nigerian Tribune, 1949–2009 – 16 citations, 2012 📰

Mengyu Luo | Cultural Studies Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Mengyu Luo | Cultural Studies Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Mengyu Luo, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China

Dr. Mengyu Luo 🎓 is an accomplished Associate Professor and researcher based in Shanghai 🏙️. With a PhD from Loughborough University 🇬🇧, her expertise spans communication studies, cultural analysis, and media theory. As an Associate Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, she supervises MA students and teaches courses in communication and art design. Dr. Luo’s prolific publication record includes impactful research on cultural production, urban transformation, and music consumption. She actively engages in academic activities globally 🌍, serving as a keynote speaker and manuscript reviewer for prestigious journals.

 

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Education

Dr. Mengyu Luo embarked on her academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the Civil Aviation University of China ✈️. Building upon her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Analysis at Loughborough University, UK 🇬🇧, further honing her analytical skills. Undeterred in her pursuit of knowledge, she continued to excel, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Social Sciences Department of the same university. 🎓 These educational milestones laid the foundation for her distinguished career as an Associate Professor and researcher in communication studies and cultural analysis.

 

Work Experiences

Dr. Mengyu Luo’s professional journey reflects a commitment to academic excellence and research leadership 🌟. Since 2020, she has served as an Associate Professor and MA Supervisor at the Communication and Art Design Department of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. Here, she oversees courses ranging from Academic English in Communication Studies to Advanced Communication Theories 📚. Prior to this, she held positions as a Lecturer and MA Supervisor at the same institution. Her academic prowess was further demonstrated during her tenure as a Post-doctoral Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where she spearheaded a significant project funded by the National Social Science Fund of China 🇨🇳.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Mengyu Luo’s research focus encompasses a diverse array of topics within cultural studies and media analysis 📚. Her work delves into the intersection of cultural policy and revolutionary music during China’s Cultural Revolution, as evidenced by her exploration of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s role. Additionally, she examines the evolution of music consumption in China’s new media era and the empowerment dynamics within China’s hip-hop music scene. Dr. Luo’s studies also investigate cross-cultural music sharing intentions on social media platforms, shedding light on the interplay between technology and cultural expression. Her multidisciplinary approach illuminates the complexities of cultural production and consumption in contemporary society.

 

Publication Top Notes

📝 Cultural policy and revolutionary music during China’s Cultural Revolution: the case of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra 🎶 Cited by: 33 Year: 2018

📝 From underground to mainstream and then what? Empowerment and censorship in China’s hip-hop music 🎤 Cited by: 21 Year: 2020

📝 From Cultural Revolution to cultural consumption: forming a contemporary identity through Shanghai Symphony Orchestra🎼 Cited by: 8 Year: 2019

📝 Cross-cultural examination of music sharing intentions on social media: a comparative study in China and the United States 🌐 Cited by: 5 Year: 2023

📝Institutional policing of western heritage: the case of Shanghai Symphony Museum 🏛️ Cited by: 4 Year: 2022

📝The omnivore turn in cultural production: Case study of China’s Rainbow Chamber Singers🌈 Cited by: 4 Year: 2020

📝 Shaping Music Consumption in China’s New Media Era: Use, Exchange, and Identity 🎧 Cited by: 3 Year: 2017

📝 Power and Identity Transition in Symphonic Music: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra from the 1920s to the Early 1950s 🎻 Cited by: 1 Year: 2022

📝 The embodiment of ‘Chinese strength’: Cultural collectivism in the lyrics of epidemic songs Cited by: 1 Year: 2021

📝Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in’C’Major (1879 to 2010).🎼 Cited by: 1 Year: 2013

📝IS GENDER THE PRIMING FACTOR? EXAMINING EMOJI USERS’BEHAVIORIN WECHAT AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHINA 📱 Cited by: – Year: 2023

📝 Curating a Continued Dream: Logistical Power in Nanjing Imperial Examination Museum of China🏯 Cited by: – Year: 2023

📝 Engaging With Objects and Feelings: The Making of Live Music Space in Shanghai’s Livehouses 🎶 Cited by: – Year: 2022

📝 The Birth, Death, and Revitalisation of Chinese Popular Music in Shanghai 🌇 Cited by: – Year: –

Divya Garg | Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Divya Garg | Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Divya Garg, RMIT University, Australia

Dr. Divya Garg is a passionate scholar with a PhD in Media & Communication from RMIT University, Australia. Her research focuses on inclusivity within Marvel fandoms, exploring the intersection of disability and media. With a Master’s from Jawaharlal Nehru University and a Bachelor’s from University of Delhi, she brings diverse perspectives to her work. Dr. Garg’s outstanding thesis earned recognition from examiners, complementing her accolades such as the Michael Haley Travel Grant from the International Communication Association. A dedicated academic, she received the RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship and secured first position in her undergraduate cohort. 🎓📚

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Education and qualifications:

Dr. Divya Garg is a distinguished scholar who has pursued a rigorous academic journey. She obtained her PhD from the School of Media & Communication at RMIT University, Australia, where her research delved into the realm of fandom and disability within the Marvel Global Media Fandom. Her thesis, titled “Fandom & Dis/ability: Towards a Politics of Inclusivity,” was highly regarded by examiners for its outstanding contribution. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Garg completed her Master of Arts in English at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, and her Bachelor of Arts in English Hons. at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, India. 🎓📚

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Divya Garg’s academic excellence is further underscored by her notable awards and honors. In 2022, she received the prestigious Michael Haley Travel Grant from the International Communication Association, facilitating her scholarly endeavors. Prior to this, she was awarded the RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship in 2018, providing substantial support for her doctoral studies. In 2015, Dr. Garg’s exceptional performance earned her the esteemed first position in her cohort during her Bachelor of Arts in English Hons. at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, India. These accolades reflect her dedication and proficiency in academia. 🏆🌟

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Divya Garg’s diverse employment history underscores her expertise in academia. As Subject Coordinator at the University of Melbourne, she orchestrated curriculum development and managed administrative tasks, ensuring smooth course delivery. At RMIT University, she excelled as a Course Coordinator, crafting engaging curriculum material for courses like Pop Culture Now and Exploring Asian Popular Culture. Her stint as an Assistant Professor at Lloyd Law College, India, showcased her curriculum design prowess. As a seasoned educator, she’s garnered praise for her guest lectures and tutoring roles across various institutions, fostering a stimulating learning environment. Dr. Garg’s supervision role at Deakin University highlights her commitment to nurturing research talent. 📚🎓

 

Research Experience:

Dr. Divya Garg has showcased her research prowess through diverse roles and projects. At Deakin University, she served as a Research Assistant for the Asian Media, Culture and Society Research Group, co-editing a book on Asian Celebrity Cultures and organizing a conference. Her project management skills shone at RMIT University, leading initiatives like Re-licious to reduce food waste and countering radicalization through early start art programs. As a Research Assistant on various projects, she contributed to literature reviews, interview analyses, and co-authored publications, demonstrating her commitment to academic inquiry and societal impact. 📊🔍

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Divya Garg’s research spans the intersection of media, disability studies, and fan cultures, with a particular focus on marginalized identities within popular culture. Through works like “Accommodating (Queer) Disabled Subjects in Marvel Fanfiction” and “Disability and the Superhero,” she examines ableism and representation in comic media. Garg also contributes to marketing and communication theory, as seen in her work on “Beyond the Dark Arts.” Her diverse interests converge in exploring fan methodologies and inquiries, evident in “Diversifying Fan Methodologies and Inquiries.” Through her scholarship, she sheds light on the complexities of queerness, disability, and representation in media and fan communities. 📚✨

publication Top Notes:

Queerbaiting and Beyond: Japanese Popular Culture and Queer Politics.

Diversifying Fan Methodologies and Inquiries: An Affective Decolonial Framework

Assimilating Queer/Disabled Subjects in Marvel Superhero Fanfiction

Beyond the Dark Arts: Advancing Marketing and Communication Theory and Practice

Fandom and dis/ability: imagining a politics of inclusivity through Marvel global media fandom

Male behaviour change: Masculinities, participation and social systems

(Un)Sanctioned Bodies: The State-Sexuality-Disability Nexus in Captain America Slash Fan Fiction