Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Rennes School of Business | France 

Dr. Fu-Mei Chuang is an accomplished academic and marketing scholar who serves as an Associate Professor in the Marketing Department at Rennes School of Business, France, an institution accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. She possesses extensive international academic and professional experience across Europe and Asia, with previous roles at Loughborough University and Cardiff Business School in the United Kingdom, as well as Trans-World University and the World Trade Centre in Taiwan. Her academic background reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, holding advanced degrees in marketing, innovation, and international business from renowned universities in the United Kingdom and Taiwan. Dr. Chuang’s research focuses on marketing innovation, new product development, strategic management, and value co-creation, particularly within high-technology and luxury industries. According to Google Scholar, she has achieved 257 total citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 4 across 7 key publications. Her scholarly contributions have been published in leading academic journals, including the British Journal of Management, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Research Policy, and Journal of Strategic Marketing. She has also contributed to the Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing and has several papers under review in reputable outlets such as Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. Her work often explores how organizational learning, market orientation, and innovation strategies drive competitive advantage and new product success, especially in emerging markets like China. In addition to her research, Dr. Chuang has actively participated in major international conferences, including those organized by the American Marketing Association, the Academy of International Business, and the Strategic Management Society.

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Featured Publications : 

Liu, X., Hodgkinson, I. R., & Chuang, F.-M. (2014). Foreign competition, domestic knowledge base and innovation activities: Evidence from Chinese high-tech industries. Research Policy, 43(2), 414–422.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2015). Customer and competitor insights, new product development competence, and new product creativity: Differential, integrative, and substitution effects. Journal of Product Innovation Management, 32(2), 175–182.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2012). Clan culture, strategic orientation and new product performance in Chinese marketing ventures: An exploration of main and moderating effects. Journal of Strategic Marketing, 20(3), 267–286.

Robson, M. J., Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., Bıçakcıoğlu‐Peynirci, N., & Di Benedetto, C. A. (2023). New product development process execution, integration mechanisms, capabilities and outcomes: Evidence from Chinese high‐technology ventures. British Journal of Management, 34(4), 2036–2056.

Chuang, F.-M., Morgan, R. E., & Robson, M. J. (2014). Creativity and innovation for new technology ventures. In The Sustainable Global Marketplace: Proceedings of the 2011 Academy of Marketing Science Conference (pp. 597–601). Springer.

Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

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Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Strategic Decision Making | Corporate Strategy Visionary Award

Mrs. Patricia Rodriguez | Open University of Catalonia | Spain

Patricia Rodriguez Garcia is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in corporate development, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations within the insurance and financial sector. She has established a strong reputation for leading strategic planning, driving acquisitions and alliances, and managing financial communication in listed and regulated environments. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted advisor to senior leadership, consistently focused on value creation, business growth, and financial discipline. Patricia combines executive acumen with academic rigor, reflecting her passion for ecosystem thinking and innovation. Professionally, she has played a central role at Grupo Catalana Occidente, a listed insurance group with a significant international footprint. She has led corporate strategy, business development, and investor relations, driving major acquisitions, post-merger integrations, and the creation of strategic alliances that expanded the group’s ecosystem. She also designed and executed corporate strategic plans that opened new opportunities in areas such as health, senior care, and home ecosystems, while overseeing significant debt issuances and capital structure optimization. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience in corporate finance at Riva y Garcia and in financial planning at Parxet. Through her dual engagement in industry and academia, Patricia continues to shape both practice and knowledge at the intersection of corporate strategy, innovation, and artificial intelligence. She is recognized for her ability to align business growth with technological advancement, ensuring long-term value creation in complex and evolving corporate ecosystems.

Profiles : ORCID | Google Scholar | Linked In 
Featured Publications :

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Li, Y., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Juan, A. A. (2023). Strategic decision making in smart home ecosystems: A review on the use of artificial intelligence and Internet of things. Internet of Things, 22, 100772.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Vidal, A. F., & Santo Tomás, M. J. R. (2010). La gestión de riesgos. In Estudio sobre el sector asegurador en España 2010: los aspectos cualitativos

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Carracedo, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., Juan, A. A., & Martin, J. A. (2024). Computer-supported strategic decision making for ecosystems creation. Computers, 13(12), 322.

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Martin Solano, J. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence in marketing strategic decisions via product portfolio optimization. In Proceedings of the Decision Science Alliance International Summer Conference (pp. 72–83).

Rodriguez-Garcia, P., Juan, A. A., Martin, J. A., Lopez-Lopez, D., & Marco, J. M. (2025). AI-driven optimization of project portfolios in corporate ecosystems with synergies and strategic factors. Expert Systems with Applications, 129593.

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,

Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award-3709

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Prof. Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award

Prof. Champika Liyanage, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

Dr. Champika Liyanage is a highly accomplished academic and research leader in the field of Facilities and Construction Management. She currently serves as a Reader at the School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK. With over two decades of experience in academia, international research, and project leadership, she has significantly advanced knowledge in public-private partnerships, disaster resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. She is a Co-Director of the Centre for Energy, Sustainable Development and Resilience (CESDR) and a leading figure in UCLan’s REF submission efforts, exemplifying her academic and institutional leadership. 💡

🧑‍🔬 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Liyanage holds a PhD in Facilities Management from Glasgow Caledonian University (2006). She earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2001, graduating with First Class Honours. To further enhance her teaching and supervisory capabilities, she has completed postgraduate certificates in Learning & Teaching (2012), Research Supervision (2013), and Teaching, Learning & Assessment (2008), all in UK-based institutions. 📚

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Since joining UCLan in 2008, Dr. Liyanage has progressed from Lecturer to Reader. She has served as Senior Lecturer (2011–2015) and Reader (2015–present), and currently oversees multiple academic programs and research activities. Her leadership roles include Chairing the School’s Athena Swan SAT team, acting as REF Lead (UoA13), and Research Degrees Tutor. She has also coordinated dissertations and ethics reviews, showing her holistic engagement with academic development. 🏛️

🔬 Research Interests

Her research encompasses facilities and infrastructure management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), performance measurement, post-disaster reconstruction, and urban resilience. She has special interest in sustainability, zero-carbon targets, and improving disaster resilience through higher education. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together engineering, public policy, and social development frameworks. 🌍

🏆 Awards and Grants

Dr. Liyanage has been the recipient or co-lead of over £1 million in external research funding from prestigious bodies such as Horizon 2020, FP7, and ERASMUS+. Her collaborative projects—like REGARD, CABARET, ASCENT, and BENEFIT—span Europe and Asia, involving institutions in Sri Lanka, Sweden, Estonia, and more. These awards have supported innovation in infrastructure resilience, disaster education, energy trading, and societal reconstruction post-displacement. 🧾

📚 Publications Top Notes

Perceived Preparedness and Mental Health in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the UK Population

What Makes University-Enterprise Collaborations Successful? An Integrative Review

Review and Prospects of Phytoremediation: Harnessing Biofuel-Producing Plants for Environmental Remediation

Fairness in Higher Education Research and Innovation Funding in the UK

Fairness in Higher Education Research and Innovation Funding in the UK

Strength Properties of Recycled Waste Plastic and Quarry Dust as Substitute to Coarse Aggregates: an Experimental Methodology

Exploring the Plastic Collection and Recycling Trends in Sri Lanka

Towards an Inclusive Disaster Education: The State of Online Disaster Education from the Learner’s Perspective

A matrix for the qualitative evaluation of nursing tasks

A Study into the Role of International Collaborations in Higher Education to Enhance Research Capacity for Disaster Resilience