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.

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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.

Hongxing tu | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongxing tu | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Hubei Polytechnic University China

Tu Hongxing is an associate professor and PhD holder in Management, currently serving as the Dean at Hubei Polytechnic University. With a strong academic background in business administration, he specializes in environmental economics, industrial sustainability, and financial management. His expertise spans research, teaching, and industry collaboration, contributing significantly to academia and policy development.

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šŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Tu earned his PhD in Business Administration from Central South University in 2015. His research focuses on environmental efficiency, industrial sustainability, and financial management, shaping his contributions to both academia and industry.

šŸ’¼ Experience

As the Director of the Financial Management Teaching and Research Office, Dr. Tu has led several national and provincial-level projects. He has also supervised student research initiatives and played a key role in curriculum development. His engagement with enterprises through consultancy work has further enriched his expertise.

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Dr. Tu’s research encompasses environmental financial management, industrial environmental efficiency, low-carbon economy, and sustainable industrial development. He employs advanced econometric models and empirical analysis to study industrial carbon emissions and energy efficiency.

šŸ† Awards

  • Three municipal awards for outstanding academic contributions

  • Selected as a leading (reserve) accountant in Huangshi City

  • Recognized as an expert under Huangshi City’s “Service Industry Talents Support Program”

  • Two national-level student competition awards under his guidance

šŸ“š Publications Top Notes:Ā 

Study on the environmental efficiency of the Chinese cement industry based on undesirable output DEA model, Energies, 2022, cited in SSCI

Environmental Regulation, Technological Innovation, and Industrial Environmental Efficiency: An Empirical Study Based on the Chinese Cement Industry, Sustainability, 2022, cited in SSCI

Research on the Optimal Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Path for Promoting High-Quality Industrial Development in Hubei Province, Sustainability, 2023, cited in SSCI