Trudie Murray | Entrepreneurship Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Trudie Murray | Entrepreneurship Education | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Munster Technological University | Ireland

Dr. Trudie Murray is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of entrepreneurship education, currently contributing to the Department of Management and Enterprise at Munster Technological University. Her research focuses on entrepreneurial and regenerative education, sustainability, biomimicry, and the integration of creativity and playfulness in pedagogy. She has developed a distinctive scholarly identity around exploring how entrepreneurial thinking can be nurtured from early childhood through to higher education, using constructivist and artistic inquiry methods. Dr. Murray’s work critically examines the human dimensions of entrepreneurship education, promoting reflective, inclusive, and responsible approaches to teaching and learning. Her publications and conference contributions span themes such as early entrepreneurial education, self-dialogical practice in educator development, and regenerative futures in enterprise learning. As a co-editor and collaborator on international research projects, she engages in interdisciplinary initiatives advancing educational innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Professionally, she combines academic leadership, programme direction, and pedagogical development, supporting curriculum design and research mentoring across disciplines. Her engagement with European networks and scholarly communities such as ECSB, ISBE, INTRE, and EEUK positions her as an influential voice in shaping policy and practice for entrepreneurship education. Through funded research projects, keynote contributions, and collaborative networks, she continues to advocate for transformative educational models that link creativity, empathy, and sustainability with enterprise and social responsibility, making significant contributions to the evolution of entrepreneurship as a force for inclusive and regenerative change.

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Featured Publications

Murray, T. (2026). FoxLodge – A subconscious journey into early entrepreneurial education. In Reimagining education through entrepreneurship: An international showcase of leadership and collaboration to education for a sustainable future.

Murray, T., & Higgins, D. (2023). Introduction – Learning to see nothing but seeking to gain everything: Entrepreneurship research as an artistic process of inquiry. In Nurturing modalities of inquiry in entrepreneurship research: Seeing the world through the eyes of those who research.

Higgins, D., & Murray, T. (2025, November 7). Expressing inner dialogues of teaching experience: Writing as a path to emancipation and growth. Innovations in Education and Teaching International.

Murray, T., Jalbert, S., & Nagel, S. (2025, May). Democratising entrepreneurial education – Leveraging familiar pedagogical approaches to empower preschool, primary, and secondary (K-12) school teachers. Paper presented at the 3E Conference.

Murray, T., & Higgins, D. (2024, November). Writing out of darkness… finding light and emancipation through entrepreneurship educator self-dialogical practice. Paper presented at the RENT Conference.

Saroj Koul | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Saroj Koul | Business | Best Researcher Award

Professor at O.P. Jindal Global University, India

Dr. Saroj Koul is a seasoned academic and industry expert with over 18 years of experience managing large-scale projects and more than 17 years of teaching in India and Canada. She currently serves as a Professor at Jindal Global Business School, OP Jindal Global University, and has previously taught at Carleton University and Acadia University. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Corporate Policy Analysis from IIT Delhi, a Master’s in Systems Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Roorkee, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from NIT Srinagar.

Profile:

Educational Background:

Dr. Koul holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Policy Analysis from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. She also earned a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering & Operations Research from IIT Roorkee and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from NIT Srinagar, under Kashmir University.

Academic and Industry Experience:

With academic tenures at Carleton University (Canada), Acadia University (Canada), and Jindal Global Business School (India), Dr. Koul has taught a wide range of business and management courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering over 12,000 student contact hours. She has also served as a faculty committee member in curriculum development, ethics, placements, and research evaluation. Prior to her academic career, she held senior managerial positions at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) where she was actively involved in corporate planning, communication, IT, and public policy support initiatives.

Research and Publications:

Dr. Koul has published 35 research articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals and academic texts. Her research has received substantial funding, including a recent grant from the Gates Foundation for work on digital credit and data privacy practices. She has supervised graduate student theses, served on editorial boards, and has spoken at over 25 national and international academic events.

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Koul has received multiple recognitions for her excellence in teaching and research. These include the Distinguished Woman Researcher in Operations & Supply Chain Management (2023), Woman Achiever in Logistics Sector (2021), and the 100 Most Dedicated Professors Award (2019). She is also a recipient of the Dewang Mehta National Education Award and several Best Paper Awards at international conferences.

Professional Skills and Contributions:

Known for her leadership, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills, Dr. Koul has led ERP implementations for over 11,000 users, and contributed to national policy papers on corporate governance and public systems. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and has basic knowledge of French. Her combined experience in academia, research, and industry positions her as a dynamic contributor to both institutional and societal progress.

Google Scholar Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 488

  • Citations Since 2020: 312

  • h-index: 12

  • h-index Since 2020: 11

  • i10-index: 16

  • i10-index Since 2020: 12

Publication Top Notes:

1. Dynamic vendor selection based on fuzzy AHP
2011
Citations: 80

2. Analyzing the interaction of factors for Flexibility in Supply Chains
2017
Citations: 42

3. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: positioning in India
2022
Citations: 34

4. Dynamic vendor selection: A fuzzy AHP approach
2012
Citations: 31

5. System dynamics, uncertainty and hydrocarbon resources modelling: A systematic review
2016
Citations: 26

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

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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