Xiuqi Huang | Stock Message Board Information Diffusion | Best Researcher Award

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Xiuqi Huang | Stock Message Board Information Diffusion | Best Researcher Award

Mr Xiuqi Huang Tianjin University, China

With a major in Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering from Tianjin University (September 2019 – June 2021), he excelled academically, securing the top rank among 50 students, placing him in the top 2% of his cohort. Transitioning to the Investment department at ByteDance, from September to December 2023, he spearheaded extensive research on various financial instruments including index funds, short and medium-term bond funds, monetary funds, and commercial pensions. His role involved meticulous analysis of market funds, constructing fund pools using quantitative metrics, and conducting in-depth comparisons with competitors.

Education:

During his time at Tianjin University, he pursued a major in Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering from September 2019 to June 2021, where he demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking first among 50 students, placing him in the top 2% of his cohort. Despite initially studying engineering, he seamlessly transitioned to business, indicating a diverse skill set and adaptability. His solid foundation in engineering was evident through his outstanding performance in major courses such as Physics, Fluid Distribution Network, and Theoretical Mechanics, where he consistently achieved scores above 90. This academic excellence was complemented by his transfer to finance studies at Peking University from September 2021 to June 2024, focusing on Finance Technology. At Peking University, he continued to excel academically, achieving a remarkable score of 94.38 out of 100 and securing the top rank among 60 students, placing him in the top 1.67% of his class. His outstanding performance earned him prestigious honors, including the National Scholarship and the Tianjin Government Scholarship, further underscoring his academic prowess and dedication. Throughout his academic journey, he demonstrated proficiency in major courses such as Monetary Finance, Macroeconomics, Operations Research, Accounting, and Statistics, consistently achieving scores above 95. Additionally, his strong mathematical foundation, evidenced by exceptional scores in Mathematics courses and a first prize in a Mathematics competition, highlights his analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, positioning him as a highly capable and accomplished student poised for success in the field of finance.

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Experience:

During his tenure at ByteDance in the Investment department, he undertook extensive research from September to December 2023, focusing on index funds, short and medium-term bond funds, monetary funds, and commercial pensions. His responsibilities included conducting thorough analyses of funds across the market spectrum and constructing a fund pool based on quantitative indicators. This involved scrutinizing data from 376 funds within the fund pool, employing six distinct screening criteria. His efforts aimed to forecast the company’s prospective fund category earnings trajectory, while also conducting comprehensive comparisons with rival products. Throughout this process, he adeptly managed over 150 access contracts, demonstrating his proficiency in handling intricate financial transactions and contractual obligations. His meticulous approach to research and analysis contributed significantly to ByteDance’s strategic investment decisions during this period. By leveraging his expertise in fund management and his analytical skills, he played a pivotal role in identifying lucrative investment opportunities and optimizing the company’s investment portfolio for sustained growth and profitability.

Publication:

  1. Novel effective room temperature-based predictive feedback control method for large-scale district heating substation Cited By : 8, Published By : 2023

Solomiia Fedushko | Social Communication, Information technology | Member

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Solomiia Fedushko | Social Communication, Information technology | Member

Dr Solomiia Fedushko Lviv Polytechnic National University

Education:

She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science with a specialization in Structural, Applied, and Mathematical Linguistics from Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, awarded in 2015. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master of Science in Applied Linguistics from the Applied Linguistics Department of Lviv Polytechnic National University in 2010. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philology from the same university’s Applied Linguistics Department in 2008. Throughout her academic career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to linguistic research and education, specializing in areas such as structural linguistics, applied linguistics, and mathematical linguistics. Her Ph.D. thesis focused on exploring innovative approaches to linguistic analysis within the context of engineering science, showcasing her interdisciplinary expertise. With a solid foundation in philology and a profound understanding of linguistic theory, she has contributed significantly to the field through her research, publications, and academic endeavors. She continues to be actively engaged in scholarly activities, striving to advance knowledge and understanding in the realm of linguistics and its applications in various domain.

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Experience:

She has been actively engaged in academic and research activities at Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, since 2017. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Social Communication and Information Activities Department at the Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences, her responsibilities include teaching a diverse range of courses such as Research Work, Electronic Democracy, Fundamentals of E-Government, Website Development, Social Networks in Business, and Web Design. Alongside her teaching role, she also holds the position of Head at the Research Laboratory “Analytical Center for Social Communications Technologies” since 2020. In these capacities, she plays a pivotal role in advancing research and education in the field of social communications and technology. With her expertise and leadership, she contributes to the development of innovative approaches to social communication technologies, shaping the future of the discipline and its applications in various domains.

Honors and Awards:

She has garnered numerous accolades and awards for her outstanding contributions to education, research, and scientific endeavors. In 2021, she was recognized as the winner of the TOP-10 Ukrainian Prize in the L’ORÉAL-UNESCO Global Program for Women in Science, highlighting her significant achievements in the field. Additionally, she clinched multiple victories in prestigious annual contests, such as “The Best Scientist” and “Best Young Scientist of the Year,” organized by the Council of Young Students at the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and Lviv Polytechnic National University. Her remarkable achievements include winning scholarships, being honored for her exceptional series of scientific papers, and securing the title of “Best Young Scientist” in various categories, showcasing her remarkable talent, dedication, and leadership in her field of expertise. These accolades underscore her commitment to excellence and her impactful contributions to the academic and scientific community in Ukraine and beyond.

Publications:

  1. Methods of Determining Information Support of Web Community User Personal Data Verification System Cited By : 67, Published By : 2017
  2. University’s Information Image as a Result of University Web Communities’ Activities  Cited By : 61, Published By : 2017
  3. Development of a software for computer-linguistic verification of socio-demographic profile of web-community member Cited By : 61, Published By : 2014
  4. Real-time high-load infrastructure transaction status output prediction using operational intelligence and big data technologies Cited By : 60, Published By : 2020
  5. Big Data analysis in development of personalized medical system Cited By : 60, Published By : 2019
  6. Validation of the user accounts personal data of online academic community Cited By : 56, Published By : 2016
  7. Predicting pupil’s successfulness factors using machine learning algorithms and mathematical modelling methods Cited By : 55, Published By : 2020
  8. Determination of development scenarios of the educational web forum Cited By : 52, Published By : 2016
  9. Method of the Data Adequacy Determination of Personal Medical Profiles Cited By : 51, Published By : 2019
  10. E-commerce customers behavior research using cohort analysis: A case study of COVID-19 Cited By : 47, Published By : 2022

Linjuan Rita Men | AI/chatbot and public relations

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Linjuan Rita Men – Leading Researcher in AI/chatbot and public relations

Congratulations, Prof Dr Linjuan Rita Men, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Prof Dr Linjuan Rita Men, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar University of Florida, United States. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in AI/chatbot and public relations into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

👩‍🏫 Academic Appointments:

  • 🎓 Full Professor (with tenure), Director of Internal Communication Research, Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2022–present)
  • 🎓 Associate Professor (with tenure), Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2017–2022)
  • 🎓 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (2015–2017)
  • 🎓 Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Southern Methodist University (2012–2015)

📚 Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Communication, University of Miami, Miami, FL (2012)
  • 🎓 Master of Philosophy in Communications Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
  • 🎓 Bachelor of Art in Communication, Zhejiang University (top 3 in China), Hangzhou, China

🏆 Honors & Awards:

In recognition of her outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence in the field of journalism and communications, she has garnered a series of prestigious awards, solidifying her status as a distinguished professional. Most notably, she was honored as the Senior International Educator of the Year by the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida in October 2023. Her scholarly achievements were further underscored by the Top Faculty Paper Award at the PRSA International Conference, Educators Academy Summit in November 2022.

In August 2022, she received the esteemed Hillier Krieghbaum Under-40 Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), recognizing her remarkable accomplishments at a young age. Her leadership prowess was acknowledged with the Plank Center Award for Leadership in Public Relations at the 25th International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) in March 2022.

The Arthur W. Page Center Top Ethics Paper Award at the PRSA International Conference’s Educators Academy “Super Friday” in October 2021 and the American University Top Diversity & Inclusion Paper Award at the same conference further showcase her dedication to ethical practices and diversity within the realm of public relations education. These accolades collectively underscore her commitment to excellence, leadership, and the advancement of ethical standards in the field.

📖 Refereed Journal Publications:

  • 📝 Yue, C. A., Qin, Y. S., & Men, L. R. (2023). The dark side of leadership communication: The impact of supervisor verbal aggressiveness on workplace culture, employee-organization relationships, and counterproductive work behaviors. Corporate Communication: An International Journal.
  • 📝 Dean, R., & Men, L. R. (2023). Exploring the role of dialogic communication in engaging international students at higher-education institutions. International Journal of Communication.
  • 📝 Qin, Y. S., DiStaso, M., Fitzsimmons, A., Heffron, E., & Men, L. R. (2022). How purpose-driven organizations influence corporate actions and employee trust during the COVID-19 pandemic? International Journal of Strategic Communication,16(3), 426-443.

📚 Books:

  • 📖 Godulla, A., & Men, L. R. (2023, under contract). Startup and entrepreneurial communication: Theoretical foundations and contemporary development. Taylor and Francis (Special Issues as Books).
  • 📖 Mayfield, J., Mayfield, M., & Men, L. R. (2023, under contract). New Discoveries in Leader Motivating Language Theory: Organizational Communication for Impact, Inclusion, and Purpose. London: Palgrave Macmillan

📝 Conference Presentations:

  • 📅 Chen, Z. F., Ji, Y. G., Ji, Y., Wang, Y., & Men, L. R. (2024, June). Female entrepreneurs’ leadership communication in China: Strategies, institutional determinants, and outcomes. Paper to be presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Gold Coast, Australia
  • 📅 Yue, C. A., Men, L. R., Davis, D., Mitson, R., Zhou, A., & Al Rawi, A. I. (2024, June). Public relations meets artificial intelligence: Assessing utilization and outcomes. Paper to be presented at the 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, Gold Coast, Australia

🗣️ Invited Talks/Workshops/Webinars:

  • 🗣️ Men., L. R. (February 22, 2023). 公共关系的有效性与卓越：组织领导与新兴科技的影响。 Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
  • 🗣️ Men, L. R. (December, 2022). “Effectiveness” and “Excellence” in Public Relations: The Impact of Organizational Leadership and Emerging Technologies. Doctoral Student Seminar, Hong Kong Baptist University.
  • 🗣️ Men, L. R. (November 18, 2022). Paving the Way for the Future: Current Trends and Issues in Internal Communication, “Bookcity” Roundtable, Milan, Italy

🏆 Certificates, Certifications, Associations, and Professional Leadership:

Since 2013, she have been actively engaged in various prestigious academic and professional organizations, contributing my expertise and insights to the field of communication. Currently, She serve as an Academic Board Member for the Global Listening Centre, a position She have held since 2022. Simultaneously, She am a Steering Committee Member for the Global Strategic Communication Consortium, where She actively participate in shaping strategic communication initiatives. As a continuous learner, She earned a Certificate in the Passport to Great Teaching Program from the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Florida in 2018.

Her involvement in professional societies includes being a Member of the Arthur W. Page Society since 2021 and having served on the Operating Committee (Leadership Body) of Page Up, Arthur Page Society, from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, She have been a proud Member of Page Up from 2016 to 2021, contributing to the society’s mission and vision. Her commitment to excellence in communication is further demonstrated by achieving accreditation as a Public Relations (APR) professional, a distinction She have held since 2014.,

Notably, She played a pivotal role in the International Task Force for Measurement Standards for Internal Communication in 2013-2014, contributing to the development of standards as part of The Coalition for Public Relations Research Standards (IPR Measurement Commission). This multifaceted involvement showcases my commitment to the academic, professional, and international dimensions of communication scholarship and practice.

🔍 Skills and Competencies:

  • 🌐 Language – English, Mandarin
  • 📊 Statistics Structural – Equation Modeling (SEM), Factor Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Regression
  • 🎙️ Skills – Public Speaking (won four awards at national and college-level public speaking contests), Leadership, Program Planning, Project Management

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Hazar Hmoud | Chatbots

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Hazar Hmoud – Leading Researcher in Chatbots

Academician/Research Scholar University of Jordan, Jordan

Congratulations, Dr Hazar Hmoud, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

 Dr Hazar Hmoud, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar  University of Jordan, Jordan. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

Qualifications Highlights 🌟

  • Research Skills 📚
  • Training Needs Assessment 🎓
  • Event Management 📅
  • Presentation and Communication Skills 🗣️
  • Creativity and Initiative 💡
  • Supervisory Skills and Teamwork 👥
  • Critical Thinking and Confident Decision Making 🤔
  • Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, and PowerPoint 🖥️
  • NVivo Qualitative Tool 📊

Professional Experience 🏢

  • University of Jordan (Oct 2023 – Present)
    • Assistant Dean of Students’ and Alumni Affairs/Business School
  • University of Jordan (June 2022 – Oct 2023)
    • Head of Management Information Systems Department/Business School
    • Handling administrative tasks, academic advising, program monitoring, and quality evaluation.
    • Ensuring adherence to university policies, standards, accreditation requirements, and regulations.
    • Serving as a liaison between the department, university administration, and other departments.

Education 🎓

  • Nottingham University, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems Management (2013-2018)
    • Thesis: “The ‘private-collective’ innovation model under permissive licensing: a case study of OpenNebula open-source software.”
  • University of Jordan, MBA/Management (2006-2008)
    • Dissertation: “The relationship between information quality and organizational strategic benefit: An applied study on the Jordanian communication company ‘BATELCO JORDAN’.”
  • University of Jordan, Bachelor in Computer Engineering (2000-2005)
    • Graduation Project: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system.

Certificates 📜

  • Advanced Innovation and Entrepreneurship Train for Trainers 🚀
  • Fundamentals of Python Programming 🐍
  • AACSB Assurance of Learning 📊
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 💻
  • Security+ Certified Professional (SCP) 🔐
  • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 🖥️
  • CCNA Routing and Switching 🌐
  • Emotional Intelligence (IACET certified) 🧠
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers 💼

Administrative Achievements 🏆

  • Successfully initiated a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Jordan and Zain Company.
  • Obtained approval to launch a Digital Transformation higher diploma.
  • Updated the management information systems curricula based on market needs analysis.
  • Established partnerships with Amazon International, King Abdullah II Fund for Development, and Crown Prince Foundation.

Professional Academic Activities 📝

  • Reviewer for various journals and conferences.
  • Active participation in scientific conference committees.
  • Session chair for international conferences.

Publications 📰

  • Published articles on business intelligence adoption, cloud computing adoption, artificial intelligence adoption, and effects of social media attributes on customer purchase intention.

Teaching Experience 📚

  • Systems Analysis and Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Graduation Project
  • Full Stack Web Development
  • Computer Networks
  • Databases
  • Principles of Management Information Systems
  • Office Automation

Cristina Medina Plaza | Research Award

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Cristina Medina Plaza – Leading Researcher in Research Award

Academician/Research Scholar UCDavis, United States

Congratulations, Dr Cristina Medina Plaza, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

 Dr Cristina Medina Plaza, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar UCDavis, United States. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

Education: 

  • September 2012-June 2016
    PhD with honors. Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Valladolid
    (Spain).
    Dissertation: Arrays of sensors for enology applications: using nanoscience for
    grape analysis.
    Advisor: Dr. M.L. Rodriguez-Mendez.
  • September 2011-July 2012
    Master of Science, “Advanced techniques in chemistry”. Department of
    Analytical Chemistry, University of Valladolid (Spain).
    Dissertation: Comparative chemometric study of the mobility of metals in two
    areas of Castilla y León.
    Advisor: Dr. R. Pardo.
  • September 2006-July 2011
    Bachelor of Science, Chemistry. University of Valladolid (Spain).

Professional Experience: 

September 2023-Ongoing
Staff Research Associate Level 4. Department of Viticulture and Enology,
University of California, Davis (USA).

Project:

  • Independently assess course and lab needs before each quarter/class in
    consultation with the instructor.
  • Provide innovative and significant ideas for the department’s courses,
    including lab experiments and curriculum suggestions.
  • Responsible for equipment, instrument, material and supplies inventory, as
    well as setting up and maintaining lab equipment and instrumentation for
    instruction purposes.
  • Schedule teaching winery operations with the winery manager, oversee
    their use, and coordinate grape, juice, and wine needs with relevant staff
    and instructors.
  • Supervise students during lab sessions, providing training and overseeing
    procedures and instrument use.
  • Coordinate TA activities in this area and assist in evaluating and testing lab
    exercises for improved pedagogical value.

July/2016-June 2022
Postdoctoral Researcher. Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of
California, Davis (USA).

Projects:

  • Investigation of accelerated red wine aging using micro-oxygenation in
    combination with barrel aging (Main researcher/ 2021-2022)
  • Impact and management of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus and its
    vector(s) in California and Oregon vineyards (Main
    researcher/2020-2022)
  • Investigation of the impact of grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) on
    phenolic extractability and winemaking strategies to mitigate (Main
    researcher/ 2019-2022)
  • Impact of storage conditions (temperature, light, and bottle color) on
    rose wine quality (Main researcher/ 2019-2021)
  • Investigation of the impact of polymeric pigment formation on red
    wine mouthfeel evolution (Collaborator/ 2018-2021)
  • Elucidating the fundamental mechanism of phenolic extraction in red
    wine fermentations (Main researcher/ 2016-2019)
  • Collaborator on several research projects related to grape smoke
    exposure (mitigation in the vineyard and in the winery, amelioration,
    barrier sprays, consumer threshold levels…)
    Principal Investigator: Dr. A. Oberholster.

Skills: 

  1.  Lab management
  2.    Safety management
  3.    Experimental design
  4.    Grant writing
  5.    Project planning

Publications :

  • L. X. Lim, C. Medina-Plaza, I. Arias-Perez, Y. Wen, B. Neupane, J.X. Guinard, Using
    instrumental measurements and sensory analysis to assess the impact of smoke
    exposure on the wine matrix of different red wine varietals in California. In
    preparation
  • C. Medina-Plaza, L. X. Lim, A. Oberholster. Investigation of accelerated red wine
    aging using micro-oxygenation in combination with barrel aging. In preparation.
    C. Medina-Plaza, A. DuBois, E. Tomasino, Anita Oberholster. Impact of storage
    conditions (light exposure, temperature, and bottle color) on rose wine quality.
    Submitted to Food Chemistry
  • C. Tan, Y. Wen, B. Neupane, L. X. Lim, C. Medina-Plaza, A. Oberholster, I.
    Tagkopoulos. Volatile organic compound-based predictive modeling of smoke taint
    in wine. Submitted to Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry
  • A. Rumbaugh, C. Medina-Plaza, R. C. Girardello, A. Oberholster. Investigation of
    enological techniques to mitigate the impact of grapevine red blotch disease on
    resulting wine composition. Submitted to American Journal of Enology and
    Viticulture
  • A. Rumbaugh, C. Medina-Plaza, M. R. Sudarshana, A. Oberholster. Grapevine red
    blotch virus alters grape skin cell-wall composition impacting phenolic extractability
    during winemaking. 2023, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 103 (7),
    3457-3467.

Book Chapters:

M.L. Rodríguez-Méndez, C. Apetrei, C. Medina-Plaza, R. Muñoz, J.A. de Saja.
Sensor array based on phthalocyanines: New developments on nanostructured and
biomimetic electrochemical sensors. In Multisensor systems for chemical analysis:
materials and sensors. L. Lvova, D. Kirsanov, C. Di Natale, and A. Legin. Eds. Pan
Standford Publishing Pte. Ltd. Singapore, 2014; 139-179

Conferences :

  • “Discrepancy between the ability of wine experts and non-experts in identifying
    grape smoke exposure impact in different wine matrices”, 15th Pangborn Sensory
    Science Symposium, Nantes, (France) August 20th
    -24th 2023.
  • “Impact of micro-oxygenation in combination with barrel aging to shorten
    maturation time”, American Chemical Society, San Francisco (CA, USA) August 13th
    –
    17th 2023.
  • “Rose wine quality impacted by storage conditions”, American Chemical Society,
    San Francisco (CA, USA) August 13th
    -17th 2023.
    53- “Wine matrix impact on smoke marker compound expression in wine”, American
    Chemical Society, San Francisco (CA, USA) August 13th
    -17th 2023.
  • “Investigating the use of micro-oxygenation in combination with barrel to
    accelerate red wine aging.” American Society for Enology and Viticulture 2023
    National Conference, Napa (CA, USA) June 28th
    -29th 2023.
  • “Impact of Grapevine Red Blotch Virus infection on phenolic extractability in wine
    over two growing seasons in California.” American Society for Enology and Viticulture
    2023 National Conference, Napa (CA, USA) June 28th
    -29th 2023.
  • “Non-Destructive Spectrometric Assessment of Grape Cell Wall Composition and
    Phenolic Extractability” American Society for Enology and Viticulture 2023 National
    Conference, Napa (CA, USA) June 28th
    -29th 2023.
  • “Assessing the impact of grape smoke exposure on the wine matrix from the lens
    of wine experts and consumers.” American Society for Enology and Viticulture 2023
    National Conference, Napa (CA, USA) June 28th
    -29th 2023.

Additional  Experience :

2015
Visitor Researcher, Doctoral level.
University of California, Davis. Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Department.
Project: Quantitative doping and dedoping of conductive polymers
Supervisor: Prof. A. Moulé.

2014
Visitor Researcher, Doctoral level.
Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Project: Growth and properties of novel Au-In alloy oxide-based nanocatalysts.
Supervisor: Dr. E. Sutter.
2014-2016
Research Assistant, Doctoral level.
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Valladolid.
Project: Development of nanostructured sensors and biosensors for the
detection of antioxidants with interest in food industry.
Supervisor: Prof. M.L. Rodriguez-Mendez.
2013-2016
Research Assistant, Doctoral level.
Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Valladolid.
Project: Development of a specific bioelectronic tongue for the analysis of the
ripening of grapes.
Supervisor: Prof. M.L. Rodriguez-Mendez

Liu Zhao | China Studies

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Dr Liu Zhao – Leading Researcher in China Studies

Academician/Research Scholar The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 

Congratulations, Dr Liu Zhao, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

 Dr Liu Zhao, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Academician/Research Scholar The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing Web Analytics and Metrics, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

Academic Appointments

  • Postdoc, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong, 2021-2023. The One Belt One Road Initiative Program, funded by the RGC CRF grant no. C7052-18G.
  • Specialized in: the Greater Bay Area Studies and China’s soft power in the One Belt One Road Initiative

Education

  • PhD, Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, 2015.01-2020.10
    • Specialized in political sociology, regional governance, and public policy
    • Ph.D. thesis: State Building Encounters Popular Religion: Pingxiang, 1912-1978.
  • Harvard-Yenching fellow, Harvard University, 2017.08-2018.06 (Cambridge, USA).
  • Visiting scholar at EHESS (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales), 2016.10-2017.07, (Paris, France).
  • MPhil (upgraded to Ph.D. in 2015.01), Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong 2013-2014.
    • Major in political sociology and regional governance.
  • M.A., Department of Arts and Design, School of Communication and Design, Sun Yat-Sen University, 2008- 2010.
    • Major in Art Aesthetics and Urban Design.
  • B.A., Department of French, School of Foreign Languages, Sun Yat-Sen University, 2002-2006.
    • Major in: French language and literature.

Publications

  1. “A New Cultural-Sociological Approach to Social Movements: Cultural Pragmatics, Iconicity, and the Transformation of the Hong Kong Palace Museum into a Symbol of Authoritarian Power”
    • The American Journal of Cultural Sociology.
    • Online first, DOI: 10.1057/s41290-023-00198-1v
  2. “Rescuing a Discredited Artist by Building Symbolic Capital: A Study of Gao Jianfu’s South Asian Tour”
    • The Journal of Asian Studies, Forthcoming, vol. 84, issue 1, Feb 2025.
  3. “How Party-History-Revision Became a Tactic for Leadership Struggles within the Chinese Communist Party”
    • The Asian Journal of Social Sciences. Forthcoming, vol 51, issue 1, March 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajss.2023.09.002. Online first
  4. “Improvisation, Collective Structure, and Culture Change: A Theory of Bricolage”
    • Anthropological Theory, Forthcoming.
  5. “Disaster, Death and Religion: The Revival of Ghost Drama in China, 1961-1965”
    • Modern China. Revised and Resubmitted.
  6. “The Paradox of Statebuilding: Why Statebuilding Weakened the State in the Republic of China, 1919-1948.”
    • The American Journal of Sociology, under review.
  7. Book Review, “Re-Enchanting Modernity: Ritual Economy and Society in Wenzhou, China.”
    • China Review International 26(3): 210-212, 2019.
  8. Book Review, “The Study on the Relationship between Hanyeping Enterprise and Government 漢冶萍公司與政府關係研究,”
    • New Frontiers in Asian Scholarship, Harvard Yenching Institute, 2018.
  9. Book Review, “Gender, Romance and Marriage of Chinese Youth During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) 狂瀾與潛流：中國青年的性戀與婚姻（1966-1976）,”
    • New Frontiers in Asian Scholarship, Harvard Yenching Institute, 2017.

Working Papers

  • “The Deathcare Service Industry and Networks in One Belt One Road Countries”
  • “How the Covid-19 Epidemic Facilitates the Strengthening of the State’s Disciplinary Power.”

Presentations in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops

  • September 2023, The Cultural Sociology East & West Conference, organized by the Center for Cultural Sociology at Yale University, New Haven. Invited as section chair.
  • August 2023, “Global China in a Religious World,” Asian Religious Cluster, Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong. Section Chair.
  • June 2023, “Smart Museum in a Smart City: Art Museum and Urban Development in Chengdu.” Time Gravity 2023 Chengdu Biennale International Academic Conference, the Chengdu Art Museum, Chengdu.
  • November 2022, “How the Corona-Virus Pandemic Leads to State Upscaling in the Great Bay Area,” American Sociological Association, urban sociology branch, USA.
  • April 2022, “Disaster and Religion: The Spatial Expansion of Religious Infrastructure in the 1960’s Urban China” Interdisciplinary Lunchtime Seminar, HKIHSS, University of Hong Kong.
  • October 2019, “Religious Habitus: A Hidden Engine for Urban Resistance to State Rescaling in Pingxiang,” Sociology of Chinese Religion, HKIHSS, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
  • May 2018, “The Power of Iconic Performance: How a Planned Museum was Turned into a Symbol of the CCP’s Authoritarian Power,” Advanced Political Science Workshop, Harvard-Yenching Institute, Cambridge.
  • April 2018, “Inter-disciplinary Research Skills: Comparing the Method of Ethnography in Sociology, Human Geography and Political Science,” Postgraduate Seminar in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Harvard, Cambridge.
  • November 2017, “A Comparative Study on the Invention of the Revolutionary Tradition and Social Transformations in China,” Advanced Political Science Workshop, Harvard-Yenching Institute, Cambridge.
  • April 2017, “How to Conduct the Field Investigation in China: Experience and Lessons in Participant Observations”, Young Scholars’ Workshop in China Studies (Mener une recherche sur la Chine: ficelles et cuisine du jeune chercheur), Centre Chine, EHESS (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales), Paris.
  • June 2016, “A Comparative Study on the Invention of Tradition in China”, Advanced Research Training Workshop, the Harvard-Yenching Institute and the School of Government, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou.

Scholarships, Research Grants and Awards

  • 2023, Research Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation, HKD 25,600, The Center for Cultural Sociology, Yale University.
  • 2021-2022, Hang Seng Bank Golden Jubilee Education Fund for Research, HKD 20,000, the Hong Kong Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong.
  • 2018, Harvard-Yenching Scholar’s Academic Grant, USD 1,750, Harvard-Yenching Institute.
  • 2017, Harvard-Yenching Fellowship, USD 43,708, Harvard-Yenching Institute, Harvard.
  • 2017, Internationalization Pilot Scheme Research Funding, HKD 10,000, Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong.
  • 2016, Lee Hysan Fellowship, HKD 250,000, the Lee Hysan Foundation.
  • 2015, Travel Grant for Research Postgraduate, HKD 13,500, University Research Committee, the University of Hong Kong.

Teaching Experience

  • 2022-2023, part-time lecture at the University of Hong Kong, Soci 1003, Introduction to Sociology
  • 2021-2022, part-time lecture at the University of Hong Kong, Soci 1001, Introduction to Anthropology
  • 2015-2016, demonstrator at the University of Hong Kong, Soci 1003, Introduction to Anthropology.
  • 2014-2015, demonstrator at the University of Hong Kong, Soci 1001, Introduction to Sociology.
  • 2013-2014, tutor at the University of Hong Kong, Soci 1001, Introduction to Sociology.

Tina Neuhaus | Thought Leadership

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Tina Neuhaus – Leading Researcher in Thought Leadership

Congratulations, Mrs Tina Neuhaus, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Mrs Tina Neuhaus, a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, Scholar at Eindhoven University of Technology, Germany. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in Thought Leadership into Social Media and Digital Marketing applications.

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science  Business Administration 1,8  Universität Duisburg Essen  2013 – 2016
  • Master of Science  Management and Marketing 1,4  Bergische Universität Wuppertal 2016 – 2019
  • External Doctorate  Marketing & Innovation   Eindhoven University of Technology  2020 – Present

Work Experience: 

Digital Marketing Specialist

GBTEC Group Jan. 2021 – Present

  • Development of a corporate thought leadership strategy
  • Support with content creation for various digital marketing channels (E-Mail, Web, Whitepapers, social media, etc.)
  • Support for various paid media campaigns (e.g. Google Ads)

Junior Marketing Specialist

GBTEC Group July 2019 – Dec. 2020

  • Creation of social media postings and further development of social media channels
  • Social selling activities on various platforms
  • Content creation for digital marketing campaigns

Internship Digital Marketing

Vaillant Group Oct. 2017 – Feb. 2018

  • Support with search engine optimization, content generation, and customer journey design
  • Planning, implementation, and evaluation of user testing for new digital features
  • Working in the content management system and creating master content demo pages for the web appearance

Research Article: 

Neuhaus, T., Millemann, J. A., & Nijssen, E. (2022). Bridging the gap between B2B and B2C: Thought leadership in industrial marketing–A systematic literature review and propositions. Industrial Marketing Management, 106, 99-111.

Summary: 

In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, social media has emerged as a powerful platform that goes beyond personal connections and cat memes. It has become a breeding ground for an intriguing phenomenon known as “thought leadership”. It represents a strategic approach where individuals and organizations use their online presence to share expertise, insights, and innovative ideas to influence and guide discussions within their respective industries. In my doctoral thesis, I focus on this phenomenon by integrating my work experiences in digital marketing to combine the academic and professional worlds.

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Legal and Ethical Considerations in Social Media and Digital Marketing

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Introduction of Legal and Ethical Considerations in Social Media and Digital Marketing

Legal and ethical considerations in social media and digital marketing are of paramount importance in the ever-evolving digital landscape. As businesses and marketers harness the power of online platforms to connect with audiences, it is imperative to navigate the complex web of laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern digital marketing practices. Understanding and adhering to these principles is vital to protect consumer rights, privacy, and trust, while also avoiding legal complications.

Legal and Ethical Considerations in Social Media and Digital Marketing: 

Privacy and Data Protection:

Examining the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities regarding the collection, storage, and use of user data in digital marketing, including compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA.

Transparency and Disclosure:

Investigating ethical guidelines for transparent and honest marketing practices, including the disclosure of paid partnerships, sponsored content, and affiliate marketing.

Intellectual Property Rights:

Researching copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws in the digital sphere, including fair use, licensing, and the ethical use of others' content.

Deceptive Advertising and False Claims:

Analyzing legal and ethical guidelines for truthful advertising, including avoiding false claims, misleading promotions, and deceptive marketing practices.

Influencer Marketing Ethics:

Studying ethical considerations in influencer marketing, such as influencer transparency, authenticity, and the responsibility of both brands and influencers to maintain trust with audiences.

Online Reputation Management:

Exploring strategies and ethical considerations for managing online reputation, addressing negative reviews, and responding to online criticism professionally and responsibly.

Ethical Use of User-Generated Content:

Investigating the legal and ethical use of user-generated content in marketing campaigns, including obtaining proper permissions and giving credit to content creators.

Ethical Social Media Engagement:

Researching ethical guidelines for engagement on social media platforms, including respectful discourse, addressing online harassment, and maintaining a positive online community.

Regulatory Compliance:

Studying industry-specific regulations, advertising standards, and government guidelines that impact digital marketing, ensuring compliance to avoid legal issues.

Ethical Considerations in Targeting and Personalization:

Exploring the ethical use of customer data for targeting and personalization, addressing concerns related to algorithmic bias and respecting user consent.

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