Cornelia Storz | Strategy Formulation | Best Paper Award

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Prof Dr. Cornelia Storz | Strategy Formulation | Best Paper Award

Prof Dr. Cornelia Storz, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Storz is a tenured full professor and Chair of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Goethe University Frankfurt’s Faculty of Economics and Business. With prior professorships in Japanese Economy and Society at Philipps University Marburg and University of Applied Sciences Bremen, Dr. Storz bridges academia and global business perspectives. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. oec.) in 1996 from the University of Duisburg‑Essen, following an M.A. in Business Administration & Japanese Studies from the University of Bonn in 1992. Over her career, she has led 20+ completed and 10+ ongoing research projects, published 35 journal articles, and authored 13 books. Her work has garnered a citation index of 1,044, with an h-index of 18 and i10-index of 23. She serves as co-guest editor for Research Policy and maintains rich collaborations with leading international scholars—spanning Oxford, Tokyo, Singapore, Paris, Seoul, and beyond.

👩‍🏫  Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Storz’s academic journey began with a Master of Arts in Business Administration and Japanese Studies from the University of Bonn (1992), reflecting her interdisciplinary grounding in management sciences and cross-cultural insights. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. oec.) at the University of Duisburg‑Essen in 1996, where she developed rigorous research skills in strategic management, innovation, and economic systems. This strong educational background laid the foundation for her impactful contributions to international research and teaching, and positioned her as a leader capable of analyzing complex innovation landscapes in Japan, Korea, Europe, and emerging economies.

💼 Experience

Since 2007, Dr. Storz has held the professorship and Chair of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Goethe University’s Faculty of Economics and Business, Department of Management & Microeconomics. Before that, she was a full professor specializing in Japanese Economy at Philipps University Marburg (2001–2006), and at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen (1997–2001). From 1992 to 1996, she worked as a research assistant at the University of Duisburg‑Essen. Across these roles, she has supervised doctoral students, designed postgraduate curricula, and led strategic projects. She actively shapes international research networks and provides expert consultancy in innovation policy, organizational strategy, and digital transformation across academia and industry.

 🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Storz’s research centers on strategic management of innovation, firm adaptation in crisis contexts, and the emergence of new industries. She investigates topics such as labour-cost retrenchment strategies, digital innovation ecosystems, board governance’s impact on innovation, and design knowledge flows in product development. Her collaborative projects examine digital marketplaces in Sub‑Saharan Africa, optimal distinctiveness in Korean film, and entrepreneurial networks at the base-of-pyramid. She is particularly interested in how firms construct innovation policy practices that align with national and local systems, and how crisis strategies—from flexible to rigid—affect investor behavior and firm resilience.

 🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Storz has been nominated for several prestigious international awards in strategic management and business strategy, and recognized for excellence in innovation research. Her prolific output—including 35 journal articles, 13 books, and numerous editorial roles—has earned her a global citation index above 1,000, with an h-index of 18 and i10-index of 23. She has been co-guest editor for special issues in top-tier journals, including Research Policy. These accolades reflect peer recognition of her leadership in examining the strategic dimensions of innovation, crisis response, and cross-national economic systems, marking her a strong contender for awards such as the Best Paper Award.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Labour-cost retrenchment strategies in times of crisis: Comparing market reactions to flexible and rigid strategies

Digital creatives and digital engineers: entrepreneurial firms, institutional context, and the organization of innovation

The emergence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem: the interplay between early entrepreneurial activity and public policy in the Korean online gaming industry

Why do some entrepreneurs thrive? A network content perspective

Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Al-Amin Al-Amin, Murdoch University, Australia

Al-Amin is a dynamic and driven PhD candidate at the Discipline of Energy and Engineering, Murdoch University, Australia. With over eight years of robust experience in research and academia, he specializes in electrical power systems, particularly focusing on the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. Known for his commitment to education and innovation, Al-Amin has served in multiple teaching and research roles both in Australia and Bangladesh, establishing himself as a knowledgeable and effective educator and researcher in sustainable energy systems.

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🎓 Education

Al-Amin is currently pursuing his PhD at Murdoch University, where his research focuses on reactive and active power management with large-scale electric vehicle integration to improve power system stability. He holds a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology (CGPA: 3.91/4.00) from the University of Dhaka and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (CGPA: 3.89/4.00) from United International University, Bangladesh. His academic journey is further enriched by training in biomass technology and solid academic performance in secondary and higher secondary education.

🏫 Experience

Al-Amin has built an impressive academic portfolio with teaching roles in five institutions across two countries. Currently, he is a lecturer at South Metropolitan TAFE and a casual academic at Murdoch University. Previously, he served as a lecturer at City University and Metropolitan University in Bangladesh and as a course instructor at United International University. His teaching spans a wide range of topics, including power systems, renewable energy, and electronics, often combining theoretical instruction with hands-on lab supervision and student mentoring.

🔬 Research Interests

Al-Amin’s research interests lie at the intersection of electric power systems, electric vehicle integration, renewable energy modeling, and smart grid applications. He has a strong passion for addressing energy challenges through advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/SIMULINK, DigSilent, HOMER, RETScreen, and SAM. His focus on grid stability and green energy aligns closely with global sustainability goals, making his work both timely and impactful.

🏆 Awards

🎓 Al-Amin has been honored with the International Tuition Fee Scholarship from Murdoch University. He also won the Future Leaders Program (FLP), Season 03 (2015), organized by Channel-i Bangladesh and Future Leaders Ltd, UK. His undergraduate performance earned him the prestigious magna cum laude distinction and a 100% tuition fee scholarship, reflecting his consistent academic excellence.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Grid Integration of EV: A Review on Stakeholder’s Objectives, Challenges, and Strategic Implications, e-Prime – Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy,

Agrivoltaics System for Sustainable Agriculture and Green Energy in Bangladesh, Applied Energy,

Design of a Solar PV based Hybrid AC Mini Grid System with Load Dispatch Centre for an Off-grid Area of Bangladesh, International Journal of Innovative Research in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering,

An Efficient and Feasible Solar Irrigation System Including AC Mini-Grid Designed for Bangladeshi Agriculture, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research.

A Study on the Present Scenario of Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research,