Sangue Fotso Robert | Management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sangue Fotso Robert | Management | Best Researcher Award

University Of Yaounde II | Cameroon

Prof. Dr. Sangue Fotso Robert is a distinguished Professor and Researcher in Management Sciences with extensive expertise in governance, finance, entrepreneurship, accounting, and organizational control. His research explores key dimensions of corporate governance, entrepreneurial dynamics, social economy, and sustainable development in the African context, particularly focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon. As Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at the University of Ébolowa and Director of the LADOP Laboratory at the University of Yaoundé II, he has contributed significantly to academic leadership, doctoral supervision, and institutional development. His scholarly work, published in reputable journals such as Revue Internationale de PME, Management & Avenir, Mondes en Développement, and Recherche en Sciences de Gestion, addresses themes including corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurial risk, intergenerational business transmission, and digital transformation among emerging entrepreneurs. Beyond academia, he has served as an expert consultant in organizational management, budgeting, and auditing for various public and private institutions, supporting projects on governance reform, entrepreneurship promotion, and sustainable economic growth. He has also played an active role in international collaborations between African and European universities and contributed to policy dialogues on the social economy and SME development. His professional experience combines academic excellence with practical engagement, positioning him as a leading voice in advancing management science and fostering innovation driven development across Cameroon and Sub Saharan Africa.

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Featured Publications

Sangué-Fotso, R. (2018). Perception de la RSE par les dirigeants de PME camerounaises. Revue internationale PME, 31(1), 129–155.

Sangué-Fotso, R. (2011). L’efficacité de la structure de contrôle des entreprises camerounaises [Doctoral dissertation, Université de Franche-Comté].

Sangué-Fotso, R., & Wamba, H. (2017). Perception de la performance par leurs dirigeants: le cas des PME camerounaises. Question(s) de management, 18(3), 155–171.

Sangué-Fotso, R. (2015). Qualité de l’audit et réduction des scandales financiers en contexte camerounais. Revue de Management et de Stratégie, 2(1), 1–17.

Pigé, B., & Sangué-Fotso, R. (2014). La représentation de la performance des entreprises dans un contexte de faillite de la normalisation: le cas du Cameroun. Management & Avenir, 70(4), 115–133.

Jasmine Mohsen | Business | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Jasmine Mohsen | Business | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor and Research Project Supervisor | SP Jain School of Management and GCU | United Kingdom

Dr. Jasmine Mohsen is a Lecturer in Marketing Analytics at SP Jain School of Management, UK, and Research Project Supervisor at Glasgow Caledonian University. She earned her PhD in Marketing from Leeds University Business School and previously held academic positions at Brunel University London, University of Namur in Belgium, and Cairo University. Her academic career combines teaching, research, and consultancy, with a strong focus on consumer psychology, brand resilience, persuasive messaging, and sustainability in marketing. She has contributed to projects funded by UK research councils on digital health adoption, food waste management, and net zero initiatives. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and shared through invited blogs, media outlets, and industry collaborations. She actively serves as a reviewer for high-impact journals and conferences and integrates research insights into teaching, supervision, and curriculum development, shaping the next generation of marketing professionals.

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Education

Jasmine completed her PhD in Marketing at Leeds University Business School, where her doctoral thesis examined how perceived luxury helps brands withstand cancellation movements. She also earned an MSc in Business Administration (Marketing) from Cairo University, focusing her research on adolescents’ materialism and its consequences. Her undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Cairo University resulted in graduating with top honours, providing her with strong foundations in management, marketing, finance, and organizational behaviour. She further expanded her academic profile with a foundation certificate in accounting and finance from the American University in Cairo, achieving high distinction. She completed advanced training in research design, data analysis, and quantitative methods, including specialized coursework at Oxford University. Her educational journey reflects a strong balance of theory, research methodology, and applied business knowledge, equipping her with the expertise to lead impactful research and deliver innovative teaching in marketing and consumer behaviour.

Professional Experience

Jasmine has developed an international academic career across the UK, Belgium, and Egypt, combining teaching, research, and consultancy. She currently lectures in marketing analytics at SP Jain School of Management and supervises postgraduate dissertations at Glasgow Caledonian University. She has previously been a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Namur, focusing on moral misalignment in institutions and workplace inclusion, and a research fellow at Brunel University London, contributing to projects on digital health platforms and sustainability transitions. At Leeds University Business School, she worked extensively on projects related to food waste reduction, citizen science, and consumer sustainability behaviours while also serving as a tutor and associate faculty member. She has held assistant lecturer roles at Cairo University and taught in joint international programs with Georgia State University, delivering courses in marketing, finance, and management. Her career demonstrates a consistent integration of academic rigour, practical application, and student-focused teaching.

Awards and Honors

Jasmine has been recognised with multiple awards and honours that highlight her excellence in research, teaching, and academic impact. She was nominated for a sustainability research award in recognition of her contributions to consumer behaviour and environmental studies, particularly through publications and outreach in media platforms. She secured institutional funding to pursue advanced quantitative training at Oxford, strengthening her methodological expertise. She also earned a carbon literacy certification, reflecting her dedication to sustainable practices in both research and teaching. Earlier in her career, she received recognition from Cairo University for her outstanding teaching efforts and her consistent academic excellence. She graduated with top honours, earning a first-place distinction in her cohort, and received several certificates of appreciation for her academic achievements. These awards and honours illustrate a consistent record of dedication, innovation, and leadership in marketing research and education, reinforcing her standing as a rising scholar and impactful educator.

Research Focus 

Jasmine’s research is situated at the intersection of consumer psychology, branding, and sustainability. She investigates how consumers respond to branding and marketing communication under evolving social and cultural norms, with particular emphasis on brand resilience, cancellation movements, persuasive messaging, and psychological drivers of consumption reduction. Another core strand of her work explores sustainability in consumer markets, including food waste reduction, circular economy transitions, and the role of marketing in promoting pro-environmental behaviour. She adopts both qualitative and quantitative approaches, ranging from interviews and thematic analysis to experimental design and advanced statistical modelling. Her publications have appeared in respected journals, and she has several ongoing working papers targeting high-ranking academic outlets. Beyond academic publishing, she engages with wider audiences through blogs, media contributions, and consultancy collaborations. Her research is designed to advance theory, inform practice, and influence policy, bridging the gap between academic insights and real-world impact.

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Title: Shop smarter, not harder. How gentle messaging can help the planet more than tough talk
Year: 2025

Title: Don’t Tell Me What To Do: How Different Messaging Strategies In Shopping Reduction Campaigns Trigger Psychological Reactance Among Consumers
Year: 2025

Title: Don’t Cancel Me: Investigating How Perceived Luxury Safeguards Brands from Cancellation Movements
Year: 2025

Title: How citizen science can benefit research in tackling societal problems
Year: 2023

Title: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of The Antecedents of Adolescents Materialism
Year: 2022

Title: The Diffusion of “Cancel Culture” After the Post-lockdown Period
Year: 2022

Conclusion

Jasmine Mohsen’s contributions highlight her as a promising and innovative researcher whose work is both academically rigorous and socially relevant. Her ability to connect marketing theory with pressing real-world issues makes her a strong candidate for a Best Researcher award. With continued focus on top-tier publications, methodological robustness, and global collaboration, she has the potential to emerge as a leading figure in marketing and consumer research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chijioke Nwachukwu | Business | Excellence in Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chijioke Nwachukwu | Business | Excellence in Research

Horizons University Paris, France

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Education 🎓

Dr. Nwachukwu holds a Ph.D. in Business Management and Economics from Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic. He also earned an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Business Competence from JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland, along with degrees in M.Sc. Management, B.Sc. Management, and HND/ND in Business Administration from top Nigerian institutions.

Professional Experience 💼

He has held teaching, research, and leadership roles in universities across France, the UK, Russia, Nigeria, Mexico, and Finland. Dr. Nwachukwu has been an Associate Professor at Horizons University Paris since 2020, and has served in visiting roles at Covenant University, Oxford Brookes, Wolverhampton, Siberian Federal University, and many more. He brings over 15 years of academic and over a decade of industry experience in banking and business management.

Technical Skills 🛠️

His technical expertise spans strategic management, international business, entrepreneurial finance, cross-cultural communication, project supervision, and academic publishing. He is proficient in designing and delivering business education across multicultural settings, both online and in-person.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

Dr. Nwachukwu has taught undergraduate, MBA, DBA, and Ph.D. courses, covering areas such as Global Market Perspectives, International Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship Theory, and Dissertation Supervision. His teaching is enriched by his global exposure and practical industry insights.

Awards & Honors 🏅

His achievements include academic excellence awards, publication awards, and research grants from renowned institutions in Finland and Czech Republic. He is also a Fellow of various esteemed organizations, including ICAN, Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria, and ISDS Japan.

Research Interests 🔍

His primary research focuses on entrepreneurship, business strategy, international market dynamics, and sustainability in emerging markets. His passion lies in bridging academic theories with real-world applications to create socially impactful business solutions. 🌍💼📈

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Service Innovation, Marketing Innovation and Customer Satisfaction: Moderating Role of Competitive Intensity

Authors: Dr. Chijioke Nwachukwu, Vu Minh Hieu
Publication Year: 2022
Journal: Not specified (recorded in OpenAlex as “Other”)
DOI: 10.60692/za84x-qv108 / 10.60692/z4jyd-74156
Citations: 0


Strategy formulation process and innovation performance nexus

Authors: Nwachukwu, C.; Chladkova, H.; Fadeyi, O.
Publication Year: 2018
Journal: International Journal for Quality Research
DOI: 10.18421/IJQR12.01-09
Citations: 15


The link between SMEs death rate, unemployment and GDP: Evidence from the Visegrad countries

Authors: Dr. Chijioke Nwachukwu
Publication Year: 2018
Journal: Management Strategies, XI(2), pp. 35–44
Citations: 4


Accountability and ethics in the Nigeria public sector

Authors: Dr. Chijioke Nwachukwu
Publication Year: 2017
Journal: Journal of Educational Research in Natural and Social Sciences
Citations: 3


Empirical Assessment of Microfinance Banks in Nigeria Using EFQM Excellence Model

Authors: Nwachukwu, C.; Chladkova, H.; Zufan, P.
Publication Year: 2017
Journal: International Journal for Quality Research

Maria-Jose Vaño-Vaño | Business, Management and Accounting | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Maria-Jose Vaño-Vaño | Business, Management and Accounting | Women Researcher Award

IUDESCOOP-University of Valencia Spain

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in commercial law and social economy. She currently serves as a Professor at the Universitat de València, contributing significantly to research in corporate law, cooperative enterprises, and digital transformation in legal frameworks. With a career spanning decades, she has been actively involved in academia, policy advisory, and international legal discourse.

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Education 🎓

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño holds a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1997 with a thesis titled “Heterogeneous Mergers: Absorption of Credit Cooperatives by Savings Banks,” which received the highest distinction of “Apt cum laude.”

Professional Experience 💼

She has held various esteemed academic and professional positions, including teaching at Pompeu Fabra University, Jaume University I, and the University of the Republic of Montevideo. Her expertise extends to advisory roles with the National Energy Commission in Madrid. Since 2008, she has been a tenured professor at University of Valencia, where she actively participates in legal research and policy development.

Research Interests 🎡

Her research primarily focuses on commercial law, financial regulation, cooperative enterprises, digital transformation in legal structures, and social economy models. She leads multiple research projects on financial markets, energy cooperatives, and public-private collaboration in economic development.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño has been recognized for her contributions to legal academia and policy-making. She has received accolades for her research in cooperative law and financial markets, enhancing the regulatory framework for economic social enterprises.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “Exercise of the Right to Vote and Representation by Remote Communication.” Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Corporate Law. Aranzadi (Thomson Reuters), 2008. Link

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “General Assembly Voice.” Economic Criminal Dictionary. Iustel, 2008. Link

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “Corporate Law and Electronic Communications.” Current Issues in Law and ICTs. Aranzadi (Thomson Reuters), 2006. Link

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “The Project Finance Contract.” Tirant Lo Blanch, 2002. ISBN: 84-8442-708-0. Link

Limitations on the application of social clauses in public procurement from the perspective of competition law

Public-private participation in the energy transition through cooperative energy communities

Guide to social responsibility for companies and social economy entities

Digitalization of the agricultural sector: intercooperation and disruptive technologies

Guide to Social and Cooperative Economy Policies for Local Government in the Valencian Community

The structuring of the social economy through information and communication technologies