Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali | Development Economics | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | University of Khartoum | Sudan

Dr. Mohammed Elhaj Mustafa Ali is an accomplished scholar in economics whose work spans development economics, labor markets, health financing, foreign direct investment, poverty dynamics, and structural transformation in emerging economies. As an active academic and researcher, he has contributed extensively to understanding how household behavior, labor participation, and health expenditure patterns shape welfare outcomes in both urban and rural contexts. His research integrates econometric modeling, panel data analysis, and mixed methodological approaches to examine issues such as youth unemployment, informal sector participation, digital transformation in business environments, and the interplay between institutional quality and economic development. He has produced influential studies on foreign aid effectiveness, environmental–economic relationships, global value chain participation, and the socio-economic impacts of epidemics and public health shocks. His publications appear in regional and international journals, complemented by working papers and policy-oriented outputs that offer evidence-based insights for governments and development partners. Dr. Ali has also delivered research within collaborative networks and contributed to regional conferences, often presenting findings that bridge academic inquiry and policy relevance. His professional experience includes academic leadership, teaching, research supervision, and participation in multi-country development programs, reflecting a commitment to capacity building and informed policy formulation. He has undertaken consultancy assignments addressing gendered economic roles, market assessments, labor market inclusion, and the socio-economic vulnerabilities of communities affected by crises. His work demonstrates a sustained focus on linking empirical research with real-world development challenges, advancing inclusive growth, and promoting evidence-driven policymaking in Sudan and across the broader region.

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Featured Publication

Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2019). Determinants and impact of household’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure in Sudan: Evidence from urban and rural population. Middle East Development Journal, 11(2), 181–198.

Mustafa, M. E., Elshakh, M. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2019). Does foreign aid promote economic growth in Sudan? Evidence from ARDL bounds testing analysis. Journal of Economic Cooperation & Development, 40(3).

Ebaidalla, E. M., & Ali, M. E. M. (2023). Assessing intra-Arab trade integration and potential: Evidence from the stochastic frontier gravity model. The International Trade Journal, 37(2), 221–239.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Does COVID-19 pandemic spur digital business transformation? Evidence from selected MENA countries. International Journal of Social Economics, 50(12), 1672–1687.

Ali, M. E. M., & Ebaidalla, E. M. (2023). Political Islam and crony capitalism in Sudan: A case study of “Munazzamat al-Dawa al-Islamiyya”. Economic Research Forum (ERF).

Tomasz Lechowicz | Economics | Innovative Research Award

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Mr. Tomasz Lechowicz | Economics | Innovative Research Award

Wyzsza Szkola Biznesu National Louis University | Poland

Mr. Tomasz Lechowicz is an economist whose research focuses on the financial mechanisms shaping real estate markets, with particular emphasis on comparative analyses between Poland, the United Kingdom and Central and Eastern Europe. His work explores how monetary policy, banking supervision, interest rates and financial crises influence housing markets, mortgage accessibility and property financing structures. He has authored books examining the role of financial institutions in real estate market dynamics and published numerous peer-reviewed articles on residential and commercial property financing, housing loans, securitization, the macroeconomic determinants of property cycles and the impact of financial sector decisions on market stability. His research often integrates empirical data with institutional analysis, offering insights into how central banking strategies and regulatory frameworks affect market behaviour, household financing capacity and enterprise investment conditions. Beyond academic contributions, he has accumulated extensive managerial experience across international production, logistics and service sectors, allowing him to combine theoretical economic perspectives with practical organizational knowledge. His professional background includes operational leadership, shift management, team coordination and process optimization in diverse industries. In academia, he teaches subjects related to management, finance, economics, corporate finance, banking, logistics and human resource management, bridging research expertise with applied teaching. His interdisciplinary approach, combining real-world managerial insight with scholarly analysis of financial systems and property markets, positions him as a specialist in understanding how economic policies translate into market outcomes and how organizational efficiency affects competitiveness. He continues to contribute to academic discourse through research, teaching and engagement with institutional and market analyses.

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Featured Publications

Kozlovskyi, S., Dluhopolskyi, O., Kozlovskyi, V., Sabat, A., Lechowicz, T., Zayukov, I., & Oliinyk, L. (2025). Assessment of the association between industrial production indicators and business expectations: Implications for sustainable economic development. Sustainability, 17(22), 10087.

Borysiak, O., Brych, V., Manzhula, V., Lechowicz, T., Dluhopolska, T., & Putsenteilo, P. (2025). Synergy of energy-efficient and low-carbon management of the logistics chains within developing distributed generation of electric power: The EU evidence for Ukraine. Energies, 18(20), 5512.

Liashenko, O., Pavlova, O., Pavlov, K., Lechowicz, T., Szarota, R., Nagara, M., & Hrytsiyk, N. (2025). Unveiling tipping points in European sustainability: A nonlinear MARS approach to people, planet, and prosperity. Sustainability, 17(19), 8692.

Lechowicz, T. (2024). Charakterystyka rynku kredytów mieszkaniowych w Polsce i Wielkiej Brytanii latach 2003–2017. Problems of Economics and Law, 2024(7), Article 520.

Lechowicz, T. (2023). Koniunktura na rynku nieruchomości mieszkaniowych i rynku kredytów mieszkaniowych w Polsce i Wielkiej Brytanii. Problems of Economics and Law, 2023(12), Article 519.

Yiguo Chen | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yiguo Chen | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor Guangdong University of Finance & Economics China

Chen Yiguo is a distinguished economist and researcher specializing in economic growth, urbanization, and green finance. He currently serves at the Research Institute for Dual Circulation Development of the Greater Bay Area at Guangdong University of Finance & Economics. With extensive academic and administrative experience, he has held key roles at Hubei University of Economics and conducted postdoctoral research at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Economics, Renmin University of China
  • M.A. in Management, Liaoning Petrochemical University
  • B.S. in Economics, Jinan University

👨‍🏫 Academic Experience

  • 2022–Present: Researcher, Research Institute for Dual Circulation Development of the Greater Bay Area, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics
  • 2014–2022: Faculty Member, School of Finance, Hubei University of Economics
  • 2015–2022: Assistant to the Dean, School of Finance, Hubei University of Economics
  • 2018–2022: Head of the Department of Investment and Financial Engineering, Hubei University of Economics
  • 2017–2022: Postdoctoral Researcher, National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

🔬 Research Interests

  • Economic Growth and Urbanization
  • Green Finance and Environmental Economics
  • Market and Circulation Theory

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Chen Yiguo has received multiple research grants and academic recognitions, including projects funded by the Ministry of Education and provincial research institutions. His contributions have influenced economic policy discussions, particularly in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Chen Yiguo has authored numerous journal articles covering economic development, financial markets, and environmental governance. Some notable publications include:

Chen, Y.; Luo, P.; Chang, T. (2024). Testing the Effectiveness of Government Investments in Environmental Governance: Evidence from China. Sustainability Cited by: XX

Yongjun, C., Wenwen, Y., & Yiguo, C. (2024). The Institutional Improvement Effects of China’s Foreign Infrastructure Investment and Its Mechanisms: Implications for the Belt and Road Initiative. China Economic Journal Cited by: XX

Na Bian, Yiguo Chen. (2024). Testing for Stationary of Housing Prices in China: An Examination Using Efficient Unit Root Tests. Heliyon Cited by: XX

Chen, Y., Luo, P., Tong, T., et al. (2022). Revisit Causal Nexus Between Financial Development and Environmental Quality in China: A Structural Shift Panel Data Analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research Cited by: XX

Ghulam Mujtaba Kayani, Yasmeen Akhtar, Chen Yiguo, et al. (2021). The Role of Regulatory Capital and Ownership Structure in Bank Liquidity Creation: Evidence from Emerging Asian Economies. SAGE Open Cited by: XX

Revisiting the asymmetric causal link between energy consumption and output in China: Focus on coal and oil consumption

CO2 emissions converge in China and G7 countries? Further evidence from Fourier quantile unit root test

Urbanization and the Urban–Rural Income Gap in China: A Continuous Wavelet Coherency Analysis