Muhammad Asif Khan | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan | Strategic Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan, Bhayangkara University, Indonesia.

Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan 🇮🇩 is a seasoned academician, corporate trainer, and legal advisor with over 12 years of impactful experience in business, entrepreneurship, and contract law. He currently serves as a faculty member at both Bina Nusantara University and Bhayangkara University in Indonesia. Dr. Khan is widely known for blending academic theory with real-world application, empowering learners with practical insights in legal, managerial, and entrepreneurial domains. As a multilingual educator with international qualifications from Sweden, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, he brings a global perspective to his teaching. His leadership, research productivity, and commitment to student mentoring have significantly contributed to academic excellence and institutional visibility. Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, Dr. Khan promotes innovation, critical thinking, and strategic alignment to shape future-ready professionals. 🌐📚

👤  Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Khan’s educational journey spans multiple continents, showcasing his commitment to multidisciplinary learning. He earned his Doctorate in Research Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) from BINUS University, Indonesia (2020), followed by his current pursuit of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at INTI International University, Malaysia (2025–2028). He holds an LL.M in Law & International Relations from Malmo University, Sweden (2012), and a Master’s in Management (MM) from Bhayangkara University (2024–2025). His foundational legal and arts training comes from LLB and BA degrees at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. His pre-university certifications in science underscore a rigorous and technical academic base. This diverse educational profile equips Dr. Khan with cross-functional expertise, making him adept at integrating legal, managerial, and entrepreneurial disciplines into impactful curricula. 🎓🌍📖

💼 Experience

Dr. Khan’s professional trajectory illustrates a well-rounded blend of academic leadership and corporate acumen. At Bina Nusantara University, he has shaped curricula and mentored students since 2015. Simultaneously, at Bhayangkara University, he contributes to program accreditation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-impact research. His previous corporate roles include Contract Manager and Corporate Secretary at PT. Kalpataru Investama, where he led contract oversight and legal documentation, and Contract Officer at Al-Fahim Group, managing multimillion-dollar proposals and intellectual property agreements. His ability to bridge academia and industry through strategic leadership, negotiation, and knowledge transfer exemplifies his holistic approach to learning and development. 🤝📋🏢

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Khan’s research interests lie at the intersection of entrepreneurship, innovation management, legal governance, and corporate strategy. He investigates how business ecosystems evolve through technological interventions like IoT, explores legal-economic interplays in business practices, and assesses how corporate responsibility impacts financial outcomes. A significant focus of his work is developing strategic models for startups and SMEs in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. His multidisciplinary research draws from economics, law, and behavioral sciences, aiming to shape policies that foster sustainable business growth and ethical corporate governance. Dr. Khan’s scholarship supports both academic inquiry and real-world business transformation. 📊📖💡

🏅 Awards

Dr. Khan’s formal award history may not yet be extensively documented, his leadership roles, published peer-reviewed research, and strategic curriculum contributions speak volumes about his academic impact. His recognition as a leading lecturer at two prestigious Indonesian universities, along with his role in legal consulting and corporate governance, reflects his professional excellence. His growing body of international publications and ongoing doctoral work in Malaysia position him as an emerging thought leader in academia and corporate innovation. His contributions to both education and industry set a compelling foundation for award recognition in academic research excellence and strategic educational leadership. 🏆📚🌟

📘 Publication Top Notes

“An Examination of Application & Measuring IoT in Indonesian Business Settings”

“Determining the Contributing Factors of Successful Entrepreneurship.

“The Psychology and Historical Perspective Behind Business Practices in Indonesia.

“CSR Impact on Financial Performance Mediated by Strategy.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan exemplifies a scholar-practitioner whose research contributions reflect academic rigor and practical relevance. His interdisciplinary expertise across entrepreneurship, contract law, and corporate strategy enables him to explore complex business challenges through a unique lens. With a strong foundation in legal and managerial education from institutions in Sweden, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, he is well-equipped to engage with diverse academic audiences. Dr. Khan’s work addresses both emerging technologies and strategic frameworks, positioning him as a key thought leader in his field. His ongoing doctoral research, combined with past accomplishments and active university engagements, demonstrate a sustained commitment to excellence. By further diversifying publication venues and expanding his international collaborations, Dr. Khan is well-poised to make even greater contributions to academia. His trajectory, dedication, and intellectual breadth make him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award, especially in areas bridging law, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. 🏅🌍

Cornelia Storz | Strategy Formulation | Best Paper Award

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