Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmetali Kasim | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Nigde Omer Halisdemir Universitesi | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmetali Kasim at the Department of Economics, specializing in Economic History at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University. His academic work bridges the fields of international political economy, Asian development, and Eurasian regional studies, with a strong focus on China’s geopolitical strategies, Central Asia’s economic transformation, and the socio-political dynamics of Turkistan. He has published widely in high-impact international journals such as The Pacific Review, Third World Quarterly, and Ethnic and Racial Studies, addressing topics including global power shifts, demographic engineering, and identity politics in China’s western regions. His research also explores the comparative economic rise of China and India, examining their influence on global trade, regional alliances, and economic dependencies. Dr. Kasim has contributed chapters to numerous academic volumes on global transformations, Eurasian geopolitics, and the socio-economic evolution of Asian states. He has presented his research at international conferences on topics such as China’s rapid economic ascent, Central Asian development, and post-Soviet regional power realignments. His work reflects a multidisciplinary approach that integrates economics, history, and political analysis to understand shifting power structures across Eurasia. Through his scholarly publications, edited works, and mentorship of graduate students, he contributes significantly to advancing research on globalization, development policy, and Asian geopolitical strategies in the 21st century.

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Featured Publications

Kasim, M. (2019). Engagement to rivalry: American relations with China since the end of the Cold War. Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 2(4), 32.

Kasim, M. (2021). Chinese oppressive policies towards the Muslims in East Turkistan. Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 41(1), 62–77.

Maımaıtıalı, K. (2020). Orta Asya’nın ekonomik gelişimi: Kuşak ve Yol Girişimi’nin getirdiği fırsatlar ve zorluklar. Uluslararası Türk Dünyası Araştırmaları Dergisi, 3(2), 55–73.

Kasım, M. (2020). Bağımsızlıkları sonrasında Çin ve Hindistan’ın ikili ilişkilerinin gelişimi ve Avrasya stratejileri. Türkiye Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 24(3), 547–563.

Kasım, M. (2021). Orta Asya ülkelerinde kalkınma politikaları ve ekonomik gelişme. In Bağımsızlıklarının 30. yılında Türk Devletleri: Ekonomik, politik ve sosyal boyutlar (pp. 31–62).

Dr. Akinwumi Sharimakin | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Academic staff Adeyemi Federal University of Education,Ondo Nigeria

SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi is a distinguished economist and senior lecturer at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Nigeria. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has contributed significantly to the field of economics. His expertise spans financial inclusion, employment economics, and poverty reduction, with numerous publications in both national and international journals.

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2021)
M.Phil. in Economics – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2017)
M.Sc. in Economics – University of Ibadan, Ibadan (2003)
B.Sc. (Ed.) Economics (Second Class Upper) – Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti (1999)

Experience 🌟

SHARIMAKIN Akinwumi has over two decades of experience in academia and research. He began his career as a class teacher during his NYSC service at Government Day Secondary School, Maiadua, Katsina State (1999-2000). He later served as a part-time lecturer at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (2002-2005), and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (2004-2006). Since 2007, he has been a faculty member at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, rising through the ranks to his current position as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics.

Research Interests 📚

His research focuses on financial inclusion, poverty reduction, employment economics, and economic well-being. He has examined topics such as the impact of alternative employment arrangements, economic autonomy, and deprivation on well-being and health.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Best Graduating Student – Department of Economics Education, Ondo State University, 1998/1999
Award of Excellence – Association of Students of Arts and Social Sciences (ASASS), Adeyemi Federal University of Education, 2019 & 2022
Merit Award – Nigerian Economics Student Association (NESA), 2022