Muhammad Qaiser Shafi | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Muhammad Qaiser Shafi | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Mr Muhammad Qaiser Shafi, FAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan, Pakistan

Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi is a dedicated academic and HR professional, currently serving as a Lecturer at FAST School of Management, FAST-NUCES, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management (HR/People Analytics) from COMSATS University Islamabad. With over 9 years of extensive experience in both academia and the corporate sector, Mr. Shafi has significantly contributed to the fields of HRM, leadership, green HRM, and employee behavior. He has published 20 research papers in top-tier journals and has presented at numerous local and international conferences. A versatile trainer and mentor, he has conducted workshops on HR Analytics, AI Tools for Literature, and data analysis software, demonstrating a deep commitment to education and research. His profound expertise and continuous academic excellence make him a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Education

Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi’s academic journey reflects excellence and dedication. He is currently enrolled in a PhD program specializing in Human Resource Management (HR/People Analytics) at COMSATS University Islamabad, having completed his coursework with a CGPA of 3.6 and progressing towards his thesis. He earned his MS in HRM from Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, graduating with an impressive CGPA of 4.4. His undergraduate education, a BBA Hons (HRM) also from Quaid-i-Azam University, was completed with a CGPA of 3.7. Before his university education, he secured top grades during his Intermediate (I.Com) from Punjab College of Information Technology and Matriculation in Computer Science, securing A+ distinctions. His educational background forms a solid foundation for his academic and research achievements, reflecting a consistent pursuit of knowledge and skill enhancement.

Experience

Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi brings over 9 years of diversified experience across academia and the corporate world. He is currently a Lecturer at FAST School of Management, FAST-NUCES, Islamabad, where he teaches HRM, Strategic Management, and Advanced Research Methods, while also mentoring students and supervising research projects. Prior to this, he served at Riphah International University as a Senior Lecturer and PhD Focal Person, leading academic discussions, coordinating PhD programs, and implementing research initiatives. His corporate experience includes working as an HR Officer at the National Logistics Cell (NLC) and an HR Trainee at Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), where he developed expertise in training, recruitment, data analysis, and HR operations. His rich blend of teaching, research, and corporate HR experience uniquely positions him as a dynamic academic and HR professional.

Awards and Honors

Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi has received several accolades that underscore his excellence and dedication. He was awarded “Best Employee/Faculty Member” for two consecutive years (2020-2021 and 2021-2022). He secured an international research grant worth USD 3000 from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), USA. His scholarly contributions are recognized through certifications for presenting papers at prestigious conferences hosted by LUMS, NUST, UMT, Riphah University, and JWU. Mr. Shafi is also a certified HR Analytics professional from the University of California, Irvine (via Coursera) and serves as a reviewer for notable journals like the Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance and Journal of Islamic Business and Management. These honors reflect his commitment to research excellence and continuous professional development.

Research Focus

Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi’s research interests lie primarily in Human Resource Analytics, Green HRM, leadership behaviors, employee personality traits, and organizational citizenship behavior. He explores contemporary themes such as the impact of inclusive leadership on project success, linking HR practices with sustainable employee behavior, and the mediating roles of employee engagement and project citizenship behavior. His work often combines behavioral theories with statistical analysis tools like SmartPLS and SPSS, offering actionable insights for academia and industry. His focus on People Analytics represents a modern, data-driven approach to HRM research, while his publications on topics like project management and green behavior address current global business challenges. Mr. Shafi’s research blends theoretical depth with practical relevance, aiming to enhance both organizational performance and employee well-being.

Publication Top Notes

1. From Inclusion to Action: Does Project Manager’s Inclusive Leadership Drive Team Member’s Project Citizenship Behavior? — International Journal of Project Management (IF 7.4, 2025)
2. Predicting Required and Voluntary Employee Green Behavior Using the Theory of Planned Behavior — Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (IF 8.7, 2022)
3. The Mediating Role of Project Citizenship Behavior in the Relationship Between Organizational Justice Dimensions and Project Success — Project Management Journal (IF 4.9, 2021)
4. Job Crafting and Innovative Behaviour: Examining Mediation and Moderation Mechanism — International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development (X category, 2021)

Conclusion

Given Mr. Muhammad Qaiser Shafi’s outstanding academic background, diverse professional experience, impressive research portfolio, and numerous accolades, he is exceptionally well-suited for the Best Researcher Award. His continuous contributions to the academic community through impactful research, mentoring, training, and active participation in conferences and journal reviews demonstrate his unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in Human Resource Management. His blend of practical HR experience and high-impact research sets him apart as a leading academician and makes him a deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.

Husni Samara | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Husni Samara | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Dr Husni Samara, University of Valencia, Spain

Dr. Husni Samara 🎓📊 is a Ph.D. student in Accounting at the University of Valencia, Spain, specializing in corporate governance and sustainability 🌍. He holds a Master’s (2018-2020) and a Bachelor’s (2009-2013) in Financial Accounting, both with excellent standings 🏆. With extensive academic experience as a part-time instructor at various universities 📚, he also worked as a financial and administrative accountant in the UAE and Palestine 💼. His research spans corporate governance, fintech, AI in accounting, and sustainability, with multiple publications in reputable journals 📑. His upcoming studies focus on green banking, ESG, and financial performance insights 🌱💰.

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Education

Dr. Husni Samara is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Accounting at the University of Valencia, Spain (2024–Present) 📚🌍. His research focuses on corporate governance and sustainability 🌱🏢. He earned his Master’s degree in Financial Accounting from the University of Jordan (2018–2020) with an excellent standing (3.97/4) 🎓✨, where his thesis explored the impact of corporate governance and firm characteristics on firm value in Jordan 📊🏦. He previously obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting from the Arab American University, Palestine (2009–2013) with a stellar GPA of 3.92/4 🏅📖, demonstrating his strong academic foundation in finance.

Experience

Dr. Husni Samara is a dedicated educator in accounting and financial sciences 📊📚. He serves as a part-time instructor at Al Zaytona University of Science and Technology in Salfit, Palestine (2023-2024), teaching in the Faculty of Business Management and the Technical Community College’s Insurance Office Services Diploma program 🏢💼. Previously, he was a part-time instructor at Al-Quds Open University in Jenin and Nablus (2021-2022), contributing to the Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences 🏫📖. His expertise and commitment to education help shape future professionals in accounting and business administration 💡🎓.

Research Interest

Dr. Husni Samara is a dedicated researcher specializing in sustainability 🌱, quantitative research in accounting 📊, and corporate governance 🏛️. His expertise spans various accounting issues 💼, where he applies data-driven approaches to enhance financial decision-making and transparency. With a keen focus on corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices, Dr. Samara contributes valuable insights to the evolving field of accounting. His research supports organizations in improving governance structures and financial reporting accuracy. Through his work, he bridges the gap between quantitative analysis and practical applications, fostering ethical and sustainable financial practices in the corporate world. 📈✅

Research Focus

Dr. Husni Samara’s research focuses on corporate governance 🏛️, financial technologies 💳📲, and business performance 📈 in emerging markets. His work examines the impact of digital finance on entrepreneurship 🚀, board structures in firm valuation 💼, and the role of conservative accounting in financial adequacy 💰. He also explores intangible assets and ESG integration 🌱, artificial intelligence in governance 🤖, and financial technology’s role in social responsibility 🌍. His contributions provide valuable insights into banking performance 🏦, energy economics ⚡, and digital education 📚, making a significant impact on finance, corporate strategy, and business sustainability.

Publication Top Notes

The impact of digital financial technologies on the development of entrepreneurship: Evidence from commercial banks in the emerging markets

The effect of corporate governance and firm characteristics on firm value: evidence from Jordan

Does board structure matter firm’s value? The Jordanian evidence

The linkage between conservative accounting and financial adequacy and the moderating role of corporate governance

Modeling and mediating the interaction between oil prices and economic sectors advancement: The case of Middle East

Financial technology’s role in advancing social responsibility: a bibliometric review of research progress and future opportunities

The role of human resource re-engineering in order to improve the quality of banking performance

Digital technologies in business education: a hybrid literature review from the Web of Science database

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in corporate governance: A bibliometric analysis

Raksmey Sann | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Raksmey Sann | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Prof Raksmey Sann, Khon Kaen university, Thailand

Dr. Raksmey Sann is an accomplished academic specializing in International Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management. He earned his Ph.D. from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, with First-Rank Honor and a dissertation on cross-cultural online complaining behavior in the hospitality industry 📚. Dr. Sann is currently a faculty member at Khon Kaen University, Thailand, where he teaches research methodology, tourism management, and sustainable event management 🌏. His research focuses on service marketing, data mining, and consumer behavior, with numerous publications in top-tier journals. He has received multiple scholarships and research grants for his outstanding work in the field 🎓.

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Education

I hold a distinguished academic background in International Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management, having earned a degree with First-Rank Honor from the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, in September 2020 🎓. His dissertation, “Investigating Cross-Cultural Online Complaining Behavior in the Hospitality Industry,” was guided by a notable committee, including Professor Li, Yi-Ming (chair). I was awarded the Excellent Foreign Student Scholarship 🏆. His MSc, also from the same university, focused on “Cross-Cultural Tourist Online Hotel Booking Behaviour” and received Second-Rank Honor. I previously graduated with a BA from Mahasarakham University, Thailand, with First-Class Honor, supported by the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Scholarship 👑. My academic journey began with a BS Ed in TEFL from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia 📚.

Honors and Awards

During my academic journey, I was honored to receive multiple prestigious scholarships. From 2018 to 2020, I was awarded the Excellent Foreign Student Scholarship, a full government scholarship by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan 🇹🇼. Similarly, from 2016 to 2018, I received the same distinguished scholarship 🇹🇼. Earlier, I was privileged to earn the Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Scholarship from 2011 to 2015, a full government scholarship by the Ministry of Education, Thailand 🇹🇭. My academic excellence was also recognized in Cambodia 🇰🇭, where I received the National Excellent Student Scholarship from 2009 to 2011.

 

Research Experience

In 2020, at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, I completed my dissertation titled “Investigating Cross-Cultural Online Complaining Behavior in the Hospitality Industry: An Application of Content Analysis and Data Mining Approach,” under the guidance of Professor Pei-Chun Lai. This research delved into service marketing, service quality, and online consumer behavior, employing natural language processing, data mining, and big data analytics to uncover insights 📊. Previously, in 2018, I conducted exploratory research on cross-cultural tourist online hotel booking behavior, focusing on the impact of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM). This thesis, also advised by Professor Lai, encompassed e-commerce, cross-cultural studies, and eWOM, using multivariate analysis, qualitative methods, and content analysis to draw its conclusions 🌐.

 

Teaching Experience

Since December 2021, I have been a faculty member at Khon Kaen University’s Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy in the Department of Tourism Innovation Management. I teach courses such as Research Methodology, Research Project, English for Tourism Business, and Sustainable Event Management, engaging with 120 undergraduate students each semester. For graduate students (MSc. & PhD), I cover Qualitative Research Methodology, Multivariate Analysis, and other advanced topics with over 20 students per semester. Previously, I taught various hospitality and tourism management courses at Khon Kaen University International College (Dec 2020 – Nov 2021). My teaching career began as a teaching assistant at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (2016-2020) and teaching English to orphaned children in Phnom Penh (2009-2011). 📚🌍🎓

Recognition 🏅

His accolades include the Best Outstanding PhD Research Performance (2021) from NPUST, Taiwan, and the Distinguished Master Thesis Award (2018) from the TSC Thesis Symposium, Taiwan. He has also won several presentation and competition awards throughout his academic career. 🥇

Research focus

R. Sann’s research primarily focuses on the hospitality industry, particularly on online customer behavior and sentiment analysis using advanced data analytics techniques. Key areas of interest include understanding online complaining behavior, the impact of cultural backgrounds on service perceptions, and the application of big data analytics to online reviews. Sann’s work also explores the effects of service quality, guest experiences, and health-related concerns on consumer behavior, integrating theories like the theory of planned behavior. This multidisciplinary approach leverages tools like NLP and machine learning to derive insights from large datasets, aiming to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction in hospitality. 🏨📊🧠💬

Publication top notes

Understanding homophily of service failure within the hotel guest cycle: Applying NLP-aspect-based sentiment analysis to the hospitality industry

Predicting Online Complaining Behavior in the Hospitality Industry: Application of Big Data Analytics to Online Reviews

Online complaining behavior: Does cultural background and hotel class matter?

Modelling theory of planned behavior on health concern and health knowledge towards purchase intention on organic products

Review papers on eWOM: prospects for hospitality industry

Analysis of online customer complaint behavior in Vietnam’s hotel industry

Crisis Adaptation in a Thai Community-Based Tourism Setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Phenomenological Approach

An extension of the theory of planned behaviour in Thailand cycling tourism: The mediating role of attractiveness of sustainable alternatives

Multidimensional scale development and validation: university service quality (UNIQUAL)

Topic modeling of the quality of guest’s experience using latent Dirichlet allocation: Western versus eastern perspectives

 

 

 

Surya Chelikani | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

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Surya Chelikani | Quantitative Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Dr Surya Chelikani, Quinnipiac University, United States

Dr. Surya Chelikani is an accomplished educator and researcher in finance, specializing in corporate finance, asset pricing, and market microstructure. With a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, he serves as an Associate Professor at Quinnipiac University. His expertise extends to both academic and corporate realms, with prior experience in engineering and consultancy. Dr. Chelikani’s research investigates topics such as market integration and regulatory impacts on financial markets. Recognized for his teaching excellence, he has received prestigious awards and consistently high evaluations. 📚💼🏅

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Education

After completing a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University (India) in 1981, I pursued an M.B.A in General Management from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2003. Building upon this foundation, I obtained my Ph.D. in Finance from Oklahoma State University in 2010. 🎓 This educational journey reflects a diverse range of interests and expertise, blending technical skills with financial acumen. From engineering principles to the intricacies of financial markets, each step has contributed to a well-rounded perspective and a dedication to continuous learning and growth.

Experience

As an academic, I’ve dedicated years to teaching and shaping minds. Beginning as an Instructor at Oklahoma State University, I’ve covered various financial courses, earning commendable teaching evaluations. My journey progressed to Quinnipiac University, where I advanced from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Alongside academia, I’ve also ventured into the corporate realm. As a partner in multiple enterprises spanning cold welding, systems programming, and consultancy for cement plants, I’ve honed practical insights that complement my academic endeavors. Balancing academia with real-world experience has enriched my professional journey, ensuring a holistic approach to education. 📚💼

Awards

In the realm of academia, achievements often serve as milestones of dedication and excellence. Such is the case for Surya Chelikani, whose academic journey has been adorned with accolades. Notably,  clinched the coveted Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate award in Finance, an honor bestowed upon  in both 2006 and 2007—a feat unmatched by any other recipient. Securing a four-year assistantship from the Department of Finance further underscores [his/her/their] commitment and proficiency. [His/Her/Their] consistent presence on the President’s List throughout  MBA years reflects [his/her/their] unwavering academic prowess. Membership in esteemed societies like Delta Mu Delta and the Golden Key national honor society epitomizes scholarly excellence and distinction. 🎓

Research focus

S Chelikani’s research primarily focuses on financial economics, particularly in areas related to market efficiency, regulatory impacts, and financial contagion. Chelikani has explored the effects of regulatory changes such as Sarbanes-Oxley and Regulation Fair Disclosure on market integration and efficiency. Additionally, their work delves into the implications of financial crises, such as the 2008 financial crisis, on various financial sectors, including the Turkish financial sector and hedge funds. Their studies often employ quantitative methods like cointegration analysis to examine market dynamics and investor behavior.

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Publication top notes

Financial crisis and contagion: The effects of the 2008 financial crisis on the Turkish financial sector

The impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on market efficiency: evidence from mergers and acquisitions activity

GASB mandatory disclosure rules and municipal bond yield spreads

Implied volatility spread and stock mispricing

The Hedge Fund Industry’s Market Timing Ability and Role in Financial Contagion: Evidence from the Strategic Response to the 2008 Financial Crisis

The Effect of Regulation Fair Disclosure on Market Integration

Past stock returns and the MAX effect

Volatility feedback effect and risk-return tradeoff

The impact of insider ownership level on equity market timing decisions

State-dependent intertemporal risk-return tradeoff: Further evidence

Revisiting the ICAPM under the distortion of risk–return tradeoff in short‐horizon stock returns

Cointegration Analysis of the Effect of Decimalization on Market Equilibrium and Price Discovery