Kanellos Toudas | Finance | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas | Finance | Research Excellence Award

Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas is an accomplished academic and researcher in accounting and financial analysis, recognized for his contributions to financial management, regulatory auditing, and corporate reporting practices. His academic formation and subsequent doctoral training laid a strong foundation for a career that bridges university research with practical financial governance. His postdoctoral work expanded his analytical perspective and reinforced his interest in the evolution of accounting standards, financial transparency, and the mechanisms that support efficient capital markets. Alongside his academic development, he gained substantial professional experience through roles involving auditing, financial supervision, and administrative responsibility within public sector institutions, which enriched his understanding of applied financial oversight. His leadership experience in municipal and governmental organizations further deepened his expertise in public financial management and regulatory compliance. In the academic sphere, he has established himself as a dedicated educator and researcher, contributing to curriculum development, delivering specialized courses in accounting principles and international financial reporting standards, and mentoring students across multiple universities. His research portfolio includes numerous publications in scientific journals and conference proceedings, reflecting his ongoing engagement with themes such as financial reporting quality, accounting regulation, auditing practices, and the interface between policy and financial decision-making. His participation in national and international conferences highlights his active role in scholarly exchange, while his consistent publication record demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in financial management and accounting systems. Overall, Dr. Toudas exemplifies a well-rounded academic professional with a strong blend of theoretical insight, practical experience, and research-driven impact.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publication

Boufounou, P., Chatzimichalis, P., Toudas, K., Malesios, C., & Skouloudis, A. (2025). Consumer preferences and sustainability in the food and beverage sector: Empirical evidence in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustainability.

Karountzos, P., Sakas, D. P., Nasiopoulos, D. K., & Toudas, K. (2025). Redefining development through logistics performance and ESG metrics. Accounting and Auditing.

Giannakopoulos, N. T., Sakas, D. P., Toudas, K., & Karountzos, P. (2025). Implication of digital marketing in the supply chain finance of the beverage industry. International Journal of Financial Studies.

Karountzos, P., Sakas, D. P., Nasiopoulos, D. K., & Toudas, K. (2025). Redefining development through logistics performance and ESG metrics (Preprint).

Trigkas, S. J., Toudas, K., & Chasiotis, I. (2025). Mapping the intellectual structure of computational risk analytics in banking and finance: A bibliometric and thematic evolution study. Computation.

Md. Rony Masud | Climate Finance | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Md. Rony Masud | Climate Finance | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director at Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh. 

Md. Rony Masud is the Deputy Director at Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of Bangladesh), where he manages foreign exchange reserves and contributes to national monetary policy and financial regulation. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Management & Administration in International Business from Rikkyo University, Japan, and an MBA in International Business from the University of Dhaka.

Profile:

🎯 Research Objective:

With over a decade of hands-on experience in monetary policy and financial regulation, Rony aims to pursue a PhD focused on bridging economic theory and environmental sustainability using data-driven, policy-relevant research.

🔬 Research Interests:

Behavioral Economics | Environmental & Resource Economics | Agricultural Finance | Financial Inclusion | AI in Financial Analysis | Macro-Financial Policy | Development Economics

🎓 Education:

  • 🎓 Master’s in Public Management & International Business, Rikkyo University, Japan (2022–2024)

  • 🎓 MBA & BBA in International Business, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

🧪 Research Experience:

  • Research Assistant, Kochi University of Technology & Rikkyo University

    • 🌱 Published in Q2 journal Climate: Climate change reduces agricultural financing optimism

    • 🧠 Developed “Agricultural Green Banking” scheme

    • 📊 Proficient in econometric tools (Stata, Qualtrics, Python)

  • Independent Projects

    • EKC theory validation | GRDP case study (Japan) | COVID-19 economic resilience (Bangladesh)

📚 Publications:

  1. Climate Concerns & Agri Financing, Climate (2025)

  2. Carbon Footprint in Crop Transition, TAPR (2023)

  3. Investment & GRDP, TAPR (2022)

  4. Economic Sustainability Strategies, TAPR (2020)

🖋 Editorial & Review Roles:

  • Reviewer: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

  • Reviewer: Journal of Scientific Research & Reports

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Deputy Director, Bangladesh Bank (2017–Present)

    • Managed 🇧🇩 $30 Billion Forex Reserve

    • Developed Reserve Management Guidelines

  • Senior Officer, NCC Bank (2014–2017)

🧠 Technical Skills:

  • 💻 Tools: Stata, R, SPSS, EViews, Python

  • 💼 Finance: Bloomberg, Macro Forecasting (IMF)

🏆 Awards & Certifications:

  • 🇯🇵 JDS Scholarship, Government of Japan

  • 🏅 IMF Certification, Macroeconomic Forecasting (2025)

  • 📘 Author: The ABCs of Research (2025)

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • 🎓 Research Instructor | Trained 500+ professionals

  • 🗣 IELTS Instructor | Guided 100+ students (Avg. band 6.5+)

Publications:

  1. Development of theoretical and methodological support for evaluating the feasibility of strategic measures to ensure the economic sustainability of the country
    R. Masud (2020). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 4(4[54]), 45–52.

  2. How do climate concerns and value orientation among bankers influence agricultural financing and development?
    K.M. Asma, M.R. Masud, & K. Kotani (2025). Climate, 13(5), 98.

  3. How do climate concerns and value orientation among bankers influence agricultural financing?
    K.M. Asma, M.R. Masud, & K. Kotani (2024). Working Paper, Kochi University of Technology, School of Economics and Management.

  4. Consideration of the impact of the transition from a cash crop economy on the carbon footprint
    R. Masud & J.B. Enam (2023). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 4(4/72), 40–54.

  5. The economic impact of investment, expenditure and wages on GRDP: A case study of 47 prefectures of Japan in 2005
    M.R. Masud (2022). Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 6(4/68), 43–48.