Bahadır Karakoç | Corporate Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bahadır Karakoç | Corporate Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Faculty Member at Samsun University , Turkey

Dr. Bahadır Karakoç 📊🎓 is a distinguished academic in corporate finance and financial economics. He earned his PhD in Business Administration (2019) from Boğaziçi University, an MSc in Finance (2012) from Drexel University (USA), and a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance (2008) from Gazi University. Currently, he serves as a faculty member at Samsun University, following roles at Muş Alparslan University. His research focuses on trade credit, liquidity, and corporate investment, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. He received the Ministry of National Education Scholarship (YLSY) and was on the High Honor Roll at Gazi University. ✨📈

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Academic Background 🎓📊

Dr. Bahadır Karakoç holds a PhD in Business Administration (2019) from Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, specializing in corporate finance and financial economics. He earned an MSc in Finance (2012) from Drexel University, USA, supported by the Ministry of National Education Scholarship (YLSY) for academic excellence abroad. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance Education (2008) from Gazi University, Ankara, where he graduated with High Honor Roll distinction. With a strong foundation in finance and economics, he continues to contribute significantly to research and education in the field. 📈📚

Professional Experience & Expertise 📊🏛️

Dr. Bahadır Karakoç specializes in corporate finance and financial economics, contributing significantly to academia and research. He is currently a faculty member at the Department of Economics and Finance, Samsun University (2022 – Present). Previously, he served as a faculty member in the Department of International Trade and Business Administration at Muş Alparslan University (2019 – 2022). His academic career began as a research assistant in the Department of Business Administration (2013 – 2019). Through his expertise in finance, he continues to shape the next generation of financial professionals. 📈🎓

Research Focus 🎯📊

Dr. Bahadır Karakoç’s research primarily focuses on corporate finance and financial economics, with an emphasis on trade credit, capital markets, and financial investment instruments. His work explores liquidity management, credit sales, and financial performance, particularly in developing economies. Through his teaching in financial management, investment analysis, and financial statement analysis, he integrates practical insights into his research. Recognized with academic honors, including the YLSY Scholarship and High Honor Roll at Gazi University, he continues to contribute to understanding financial decision-making, risk assessment, and capital structure strategies in business environments. 📈🏦

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Idrees Liaqat | Finance | Best Researcher Award

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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.

 

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  • 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

 

 

Alfredo Salazar | Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research

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Alfredo Salazar | Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr Alfredo Salazar, ESPE ,Ecuador

Alfredo Geovanny Salazar Baño, ecuatoriano con cédula 1707862304, es un destacado académico y profesional con una prolífica carrera en la gestión y docencia universitaria. Doctor en Economía y Empresa por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, ha desempeñado roles clave en la ESPE, como Coordinador de Docencia del DCEA y Profesor de Doctorado en Administración. Su experiencia abarca la coordinación de programas académicos y consultorías en instituciones nacionales e internacionales, incluyendo la UNESCO y la Empresa de Ferrocarriles Ecuatorianos. Reside en Quito y puede ser contactado a través de agsa📧🏢

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Education

El Profesor Doctor Alfredo Salazar ha cultivado una sólida base educativa a lo largo de su carrera académica. Su trayectoria formativa incluye un Doctorado en Economía y Empresa obtenido en la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, España, entre los años 2014 y 2020. Previamente, realizó una Maestría en Seguridad y Desarrollo, con énfasis en Gestión Pública y Gerencia Empresarial, en el Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales (IAEN) en Quito, Ecuador, durante el período comprendido entre septiembre de 2002 y julio de 2003. Además, complementando su formación, obtuvo una Maestría en Dirección de Empresas con especialización en Proyectos en la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), ubicada en Riobamba, Ecuador, entre noviembre de 1999 y julio de 2003. Asimismo, realizó una Especialización en Computación Aplicada al Ejercicio Docente en la misma institución, durante el lapso de marzo de 2000 a agosto de 2001.

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Alfredo Geovanny Salazar Baño es un académico y profesional en las áreas de gestión de proyectos, economía, y administración empresarial con un enfoque notable en la educación superior y la investigación aplicada a políticas públicas y riesgos industriales 🌍📚💼. Su trayectoria académica abarca un doctorado en Economía y Empresa, y diversas maestrías en campos como Seguridad y Desarrollo y Dirección de Empresas. Su investigación reciente se ha centrado en la percepción del riesgo en accidentes de oleoductos y políticas públicas relacionadas con la inserción laboral y el emprendimiento para mujeres en Ecuador 🔬📊. Su experiencia docente y de consultoría destaca en instituciones clave del país 🏢👨‍🏫.

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  1. The key role of risk perception in preparedness for oil pipeline accidents in urban areas: A sequential mediation analysis – AG Salazar-Baño, ML Chas-Amil, E Ruzo-Sanmartín, E Nogueira-Moure, Extractive Industries and Society, 17 (101398), 2024. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.
  2. 💼 “Public Policies in Work Insertion and Entrepreneurship in Women from Rumiñahui, Ecuador” – A Fernández Lorenzo, KV Escobar Ortiz, AG Salazar-Baño, XV Multidisciplinary International Congress on Science and Technology, 3-16, 2021. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.
  3. 🔍 “El Sistema de Oleoducto Transecuatoriano (SOTE) en Quito: evaluación de percepción de riesgo y estrategias de mitigación” – AGS Baño, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 2020. Cited by: Check citation databases like Google Scholar for updated citation counts.

 

 

Chinedu Joel Ogbodo | Econometrics and Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Chinedu Joel Ogbodo | Econometrics and Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Chinedu Joel Ogbodo, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Chinedu Joel Ogbodo is a dedicated researcher and educator based in Enugu, Nigeria 🇳🇬. With a strong background in economics, he has contributed significantly to academia through his roles as a tutor, lecturer, and research assistant at esteemed institutions like the University of Nigeria. Ogbodo’s expertise spans methodology selection, data analysis, and effective communication of research findings. Passionate about fostering learning, he has mentored students, authored scholarly articles, and presented at conferences. Currently pursuing a PhD in Economics, Ogbodo is committed to advancing knowledge and driving positive change in his field.

 

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Education

Chinedu Joel Ogbodo’s educational journey showcases his steadfast commitment to excellence in economics. Having completed his BSc in Economics in 2015 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, he proceeded to earn his MSc in Economics from the same institution between May 2017 and March 2019. Currently, Ogbodo is pursuing a PhD in Economics, further solidifying his expertise and dedication to advancing his field of study. With each level of education completed at his alma mater, Ogbodo’s academic progression underscores his passion for economics and his relentless pursuit of knowledge and expertise in the subject.

 

Work History

Chinedu Joel Ogbodo’s professional journey reflects a dynamic blend of academia and research prowess. From his tenure as a Lecturer at JUPEB University to his current roles as Tutor/Head of Department at Adorable British College and Researcher at Research-Men Consult, Ogbodo has consistently demonstrated his commitment to education and advancing knowledge. His multifaceted skills encompass curriculum planning, student mentoring, and high-volume research tasks. Ogbodo’s dedication extends to scholarly contributions, where he has authored papers and presented at conferences, further enriching the discourse in his field. With a robust background in economics and a proactive approach to learning and innovation, Ogbodo continues to make impactful contributions to academia and research.

 

Research Focus

Chinedu Joel Ogbodo’s research focus lies at the intersection of economics and social sciences, addressing critical issues impacting Africa’s sustainable development. Through publications such as “Human Capital Flight, Remittances and the Problem of Achieving Sustainable Economic Growth in Africa” and “Effect of HIV/AIDS on labour productivity,” he delves into topics like human capital flight, health economics, and economic growth. Ogbodo’s work contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics of fiscal policy, income inequality, and brain drain in less developed countries. With an emoji of 🌍 representing global impact, his research endeavors strive to drive positive change and foster sustainable economic progress in Africa and beyond.