Juan Pablo Sánchez García | Business | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Juan Pablo Sánchez García
ITESO, Mexico
Juan Pablo Sánchez García
Affiliation ITESO
Country Mexico
Documents 1
Subject Area Business
Event International Popular Scientist Awards
Orcid 0000-0003-1043-7719

Juan Pablo Sánchez García is a researcher and academic associated with ITESO in Mexico whose documented scholarly activity includes research in the Business and organizational-development domain. Institutional information identifies him as a professor associated with the Escuela de Negocios and records academic preparation in human development and organizational development, together with extensive teaching and consulting experience. [1] His recent collaborative publication on the organizational impact of learning through interactive virtual experiences provides a contemporary example of research connecting education, organizational contexts, and emerging digital learning environments. [2]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research activities and scholarly context of Juan Pablo Sánchez García of ITESO, Mexico, in relation to the Innovative Research Award. His documented academic and professional profile is situated within business, organizational development, human development, teaching, and organizational consulting. Institutional records identify his participation in teaching and professional activities at ITESO and describe academic qualifications in human development and organizational development. [1] His recent co-authored work in Social Sciences & Humanities Open examines the organizational implications of learning through interactive virtual experiences in the Mexican context, illustrating an interdisciplinary connection between organizational practice and emerging educational technologies. [2]

Keywords

Juan Pablo Sánchez García; ITESO; Business; organizational development; human development; management education; organizational impact; interactive virtual experiences; digital learning; Mexican context; innovative research; International Popular Scientist Awards.

Introduction

Research in business and organizational studies increasingly intersects with questions concerning learning, human development, digital transformation, and the changing nature of organizational experience. Within this broad field, Sánchez García’s documented academic profile combines organizational development and human-development perspectives with teaching and consulting activities. ITESO identifies him as a professor in its Escuela de Negocios and records doctoral-level training in human development, master’s-level training in organizational development and human development, and an undergraduate degree in business administration. [1]

Research Profile

Sánchez García’s documented professional profile spans academic instruction, organizational development, human development, and consulting. ITESO describes him as a professor of the Escuela de Negocios and records more than three decades of teaching and consulting experience, together with participation in postgraduate education and professional development. [1] These activities provide a multidisciplinary foundation for examining organizational behavior, management, workplace development, learning, and human-centered approaches to organizations.

  • Business and organizational development.
  • Human development and organizational well-being.
  • Management education and professional development.

Research Contributions

A notable documented contribution is the exploration of how interactive virtual experiences may relate to organizational outcomes in the Mexican context. The study is presented as a pilot assessment and focuses on the organizational impact of learning through interactive virtual experiences. Its subject places digital learning within a broader organizational and social-science framework, making it relevant to contemporary discussions of technology-mediated learning and organizational development. [2]

Publications

The supplied publication record identifies one indexed document associated with the profile. The following article is particularly relevant to the assessment of research activity represented on this page:

  • Miranda-Becerra, José Noé; Calderón-García, Rocío; Sánchez-García, Juan Pablo; Aguilar-Meza, Juan Pablo; Vázquez-Villegas, Patricia. “Beyond satisfaction: An exploratory analysis of a pilot assessment on the organizational impact of learning interactive virtual experiences in the Mexican context.” Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2026, article 103443.

Research Impact

The available evidence indicates an emerging research contribution at the intersection of business, organizational development, and technology-supported learning. The 2026 article extends the discussion of interactive virtual experiences toward organizational outcomes and the Mexican context, providing a basis for further investigation into the conditions under which digital learning experiences may influence organizations. [2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is appropriately framed around research that introduces, investigates, or applies new approaches to contemporary academic and professional challenges. Sánchez García’s documented work provides a relevant basis for consideration because his research and professional profile connects organizational development with evolving approaches to learning and interactive virtual experiences. [1] [2]

Conclusion

Juan Pablo Sánchez García’s documented academic profile reflects an interdisciplinary orientation spanning business, organizational development, human development, education, and consulting. His recent co-authored research on interactive virtual learning experiences and organizational impact demonstrates engagement with contemporary questions concerning digital learning and organizations in Mexico. [1] [2] On the evidence available, these activities provide a scholarly basis for consideration within an innovative research recognition framework while avoiding claims beyond the documented record.

References

  1. ITESO. (n.d.). Dr. Juan Pablo Sánchez García: institutional faculty profile. ITESO, Escuela de Negocios.
    https://iteso.mx/web/general/detalle?group_id=4398386
  2. Miranda-Becerra, José Noé; Calderón-García, Rocío; Sánchez-García, Juan Pablo; Aguilar-Meza, Juan Pablo; Vázquez-Villegas, Patricia. (2026). Beyond satisfaction: An exploratory analysis of a pilot assessment on the organizational impact of learning interactive virtual experiences in the Mexican context. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, article 103443.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.103443
  3. Crossref. (2026). Bibliographic record for “Beyond satisfaction: An exploratory analysis of a pilot assessment on the organizational impact of learning interactive virtual experiences in the Mexican context.”
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.103443

Sayuri Wijekoon | Entrepreneurship | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sayuri Wijekoon | Entrepreneurship | Best Researcher Award

Academic | Macquarie University | Australia

Sayuri Wijekoon is an emerging scholar in marketing strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with a strong academic and research background spanning doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate studies in business and management. Her doctoral research focuses on customer involvement in new product development and marketing in new ventures, building on her earlier work that examined entrepreneurial marketing, brand awareness, and brand image. She has held academic roles in Australia and Sri Lanka, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas such as marketing strategy, technologies, media insights, sales, entrepreneurial marketing, and value creation. Alongside teaching, she has contributed as a research assistant, conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and project reporting. Her research has appeared in high-impact journals including the Journal of Business Research and the European Journal of Marketing, with additional work under review in top-tier outlets such as the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. She has presented at international conferences including the Academy of Marketing Science and the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research Exchange, highlighting her commitment to advancing scholarly dialogue. Recognized with awards for academic excellence, international scholarships, and gold medals for top performance, she has demonstrated consistent distinction throughout her academic journey. In addition to research and teaching, she has contributed to academic communities as a graduate student representative and as part of organizing committees for seminars and reading clubs. Her professional development extends to training in pedagogy, communication, and programming, reflecting a multidisciplinary and innovative approach to her career. Collectively, her work integrates research, teaching, and leadership, positioning her as a promising researcher and educator in the fields of marketing, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Profile: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Wijekoon, S. P., O’Cass, A., & Vesal, M. (2024). The impact of entrepreneurial marketing on new venture brand image and performance: A capability perspective. European Journal of Marketing, 58(6), 1463–1492.

Wijekoon, S. P., Fernando, I. (2020). Mediatory role of brand love in the relationship between brand experiences and brand loyalty: Special reference to FMCG sector in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10(2), 12–21.

Wijekoon, S. P. (2022). Creating brand awareness and brand image in new ventures: The role of entrepreneurial marketing. Macquarie University [Doctoral dissertation / research work].

Wijekoon, S. P., Vesal, M., & O’Cass, A. (2025). A configurational approach to strategic entrepreneurship: Unlocking customer success in new ventures in emerging economies. Journal of Business Research, 201, 115689.

Wijekoon, P. I. N. F. W. M. S. P. (2019). Mediatory role of brand love in the relationship between brand experiences and brand loyalty: Special reference to FMCG sector in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10(2), 12–20.