Prof. Junfeng Liao South China University of Technology, China | Research Area: Marketing (Internet marketing, big Data marketing), Data Asset Management, Internet Finance, Cross-cultural Consumer Behavior Research Experience： Prof. Junfeng Liao is a professor in the Department of Electronic Commerce of South China University of Technology, Doctor of Management and master's supervisor. He has presided over research and teaching projects such as the National Philosophy and Social Science Foundation Project, Guangdong Philosophy and Social Science Foundation Project, Guangzhou Philosophy and Social Science Foundation Project, Guangdong Quality Engineering Project, Guangdong Teaching and Research Reform Project, and the Key Project of Basic scientific Research Funds for central universities and colleges. Published more than 50 papers in SSCI Q1 Top, SCI Q1 & SSCI Q1, CSSCI, EI, Core and other high-level international academic journals of management, business, economics, engineering, domestic academic journals and academic conferences, and served as a reviewer for Nankai Management Review, Management Journal and other high-level academic journals. Three textbooks and monographs have been published. Title: How Long Will It Delay? An Empirical Study on Iterative Growth of Internet Word-of-Mouth (IWOM) |
Prof. Qihui Chen College of Economics and Management, China Agricultural University,China | Research Area: Education economics, Health economics, Food and nutrition consumption Research Experience： Dr./Prof. Qihui Chen received his Ph.D. degree in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities in 2012. His dissertation, titled “Three Essays on Human Capital Investment in China”, won the 2012-2013 Applied Economics Outstanding Dissertation Award from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Chen’s research applies econometric methods to study education, health and welfare issues in developing countries, especially on how government policy, intervention programs, and family resources can affect the accumulation of children’s human capital. His research has appeared in international academic journals such as Applied Economics, Economics and Human Biology, Economics Letters, Food Policy, International Journal of Educational Development, Journal of Economic Education, and Nature Communications, among others. Dr. Chen is currently serving as an Associate Editor of China Agricultural Economic Review and has been a consultant for the World Bank for many years. Title: Economic Development, Information, and Food Consumption Behavior Abstract: An interesting phenomenon commonly observed in the process of rapid economic development is that individuals’ income and the prevalence of chronic diseases appear to go up hand-in-hand. Yet, given that health is a “normal good,” meaning that one would prefer to have more of it as income increases, this phenomenon is rather surprising. One explanation is that, under rapid development, household income increases more quickly than the stock of health information acquired by individuals. Thus, while they can now consume more previously unaffordable foods, they lack awareness of the unhealthy contents these foods may contain (e.g., fat and sugar), which highlights the role health information may play in inducing healthier food consumption behavior among them. This talk discusses two sets of recent studies that assess the impact of information on individuals’ food consumption behavior in China: one focuses on the information provided through disease diagnoses, and the other focuses on the information provided by food providers. Both strands of studies found a positive role of health-related information in steering healthierfood choices. |
Prof. Abdul Rauf Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China | Research Area: Economics and Finance (Energy economics, Environment Economics issues, and financial markets) Research Experience： Prof. Abdul Rauf is a professor of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. My mission is to take in-depth study in the field of Economics and Finance (Energy economics, Environment Economics issues, and financial markets) to cope with the market dynamism and predict the behavioral flow. Secure a professional position in the appropriate field of a dynamic and reputed institution to contribute my knowledge and skills towards the progress of an institution, with opportunities for growth and research advancement. My interests: Economics, Finance, Financial Development and Investment, Environmental Policy & Law, Energy Economics, Low carbonization, Belt & Road Initiative. Title: The Way Forward to SustainableProgress:Estimating the Dynamic Nexus Between Tourism Development, Energy Usage, Transportation and Environmental Sustainability: An Insights from Chinese Provinces Context Abstract: Indeed, China is enacting a dominant role in the world’s economic growth, but the commencement of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has mainly increased its importance more significantly around the world. Recently, the emergence of the tourism industry is considered as an alternative for sustainable economic and ecological development, which is an ironic weapon. Although, China is promoting tourism in various regions under "The New Normal" phase, however, it needs to address proactively the dismantling challenges for the environment. The funda-mental objective of the on-hand study is to determine the long run affiliation between tourism development, economic progress, transportation, energy consumption, value-added hotel and catering services with environmental degradation (CO2) for the panel of thirty (30) provinces of China over the period of 1995-2017. Primarily, we applied the CD test for investigating the cross-dependence, subsequently conventional and CD-based panel unit root tests (CIPS) are carried out to deal with the stationary puzzle of panel series. The results of dynamics panel DOLS, FMOLS, and PMG indicated that transportation, energy consumption, value-added hotel, and catering service have a strong positive association with carbon emission, but tourism development have mixed nature links with ecological degradation. Additionally, the causative-based test advocated a bi-directional association of tourism development, transportation, economic progress, and energy consumption with environmental quality. The landscape of retrieved estimates conferred few guidelines under the presence of BRI projects to the Chinese administration at the provincial and national level, initiating the renewable-based energy projects which may gist to decline the use of fossil fuel-based energy in industry, transportation, and hotels and catering sectors. Furthermore, the prevalent compliance of green investment in provinces may impulse the scale of economic progress and tourism development without worsening the atmosphere. |
A. Prof. Khurram Shehzad School of Finance, Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, China | Research Area: Financial economics, energy economics, environmental economics, environmental financing, agriculture economics, sustainable development, and industrial economics Research Experience： Dr. Khurram Shehzad, Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, is an eminent academic personality whose vast expertise and notoriety greatly enhance the institution's scholarly standing. He earned a doctorate in finance at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, which was funded by a Chinese Government scholarship. His receipt of the esteemed "Best International Researcher Award" at the provincial level in Jiangsu Province is evidence of his unwavering dedication to research excellence, further highlighting this accomplishment. Dr. Shehzad's scholarly contributions span an extensive range of fields, including financial economics, energy economics, environmental economics, environmental financing, agriculture economics, sustainable development, and industrial economics. In these specialized fields, he has authored an extensive collection of research consisting of numerous articles that not only enrich the academic discourse but also contribute to our understanding of complex economic phenomena. In addition, Dr. Shehzad's academic influence extends well beyond his own research, as evidenced by his extensive participation in peer review activities for prestigious academic journals. In addition, he holds the prestigious position of Associate Editor for renowned journals, thereby enhancing his scholarly influence. Dr. Khurram Shehzad has an extensive and significant teaching history. Dr. Khurram Shehzad's unwavering dedication to academic rigor and continuous contributions make him an indispensable asset to the Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics, significantly advancing its academic and research endeavors. Title: Environmental degradation and technology: A key role of smart energy production and smart consumption Abstract: Since the beginning of the 21st century, the rapid development of modern technologies has brought unprecedented social prosperity to mankind as technologies penetrate every sector of the economy. These technologies have given a new dimension to the energy sector. The key intention of this study is to investigate the crucial impact of technological revolutions, namely smart grids, smart devices, financial innovations, and environmental innovations, on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). To this end, the study utilized the data from European, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African countries, and employed first- and second-generation methods, such as DOLS, FMOLS, and CS-ARDL models. The research shows that smart grids are the only factor in reducing GHGs, regardless of geographic division. Hence, linking smart grid resources to climate change goals requires short-term deployment strategies with a clear long-term vision and the fundamental goal of transforming the power structure into a net zero-emission system. The study also demonstrates that the emergence of ICT in electricity consumption has not yet reached a level that can promote environmental excellence. The study documented the critical role of financial innovation and environmental innovations in addressing environmental degradation. |
