Xuewu Lai | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Xuewu Lai | Management | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Lai Xuewu is an Assistant Professor at Xi’an International University with a Ph.D. in Business Administration. He has extensive experience in enterprise management and human resource optimization, having held leadership roles in major Chinese companies. He has published 18 academic papers, including SCI and EI-indexed articles, and led multiple national and provincial research projects. His work focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence with business operations, HR systems, and decision-making frameworks. Dr. Lai is also a certified senior HR specialist and the holder of national patents and software copyrights.

Mr. Xuewu Lai | Xi’an International University | China

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🎓Education

  • Lai Xuewu holds a Doctor of Management degree in Business Administration from La Union Science and Technology University in the Philippines. He has a comprehensive educational background that supports his expertise in business management and human resource practices.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Lai Xuewu is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Xi’an International University. Prior to his academic career, he held leadership roles in several large corporate groups in China, including positions such as Deputy General Manager and Director. His consultancy experience spans over ten enterprises, where he led strategic initiatives that enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, and improved staff performance. His industry engagements include HR optimization, ERP system implementation, compensation system design, and enterprise-university collaborations.

🤝 Awards

  • Lai Xuewu has received numerous honors, including the titles of Outstanding Executive of the Year, Most Promising Award, Outstanding Professional Manager, and Second Prize in the Xi’an Rural Revitalization Entrepreneurship Competition. He is also a certified National Senior (Level 1) Human Resource Management Specialist and an Internationally Registered Senior Human Resource Management Specialist. In innovation and technology, he has obtained national invention patents and holds software copyrights in HR cost control and performance management systems.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Lai Xuewu is skilled in enterprise management, operations strategy, and human resource optimization. He is adept in using artificial intelligence, neural networks, and decision-making frameworks such as CRITIC, CIMAS, and WASPAS to solve complex organizational challenges. His certifications and achievements demonstrate his capacity in leadership, data analysis, and digital transformation.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Lai Xuewu’s research focuses on business innovation, human resource management, and the application of artificial intelligence in enterprise operations. He has published 18 academic papers, including SCI- and EI-indexed core articles, and has led projects funded by national and provincial social science foundations. His recent studies include financial fraud detection using machine learning models, HRM education data analysis using web services, and integrated decision-making tools for operational efficiency. His ongoing projects explore AI’s impact on energy efficiency, compensation management, investment risk assessment, and organizational culture transformation.

🌎Conclusion

  • Considering his research output, interdisciplinary scope, innovation capacity, and measurable impact, Dr. Lai Xuewu is exceptionally well-qualified for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances academic theory but also delivers applied solutions to real-world challenges, making him a compelling nominee who embodies the future of impactful, responsible, and high-performing research.

📖Publications

  • Integrating Decision Tools for Efficient Operations Management Through Innovative Approaches
    Authors: Weidong Liu, Xuewu Lai
    Journal: Scientific Reports

  • Sustainable Development Practices of Social Enterprises in Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area: Basis for Strategic Plan
    Author: Lai Xuewu
    Journal: The QUEST: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development

  • Web Services-Based Analysis of Human Resource Management Education Data for Infrastructure Development
    Authors: Guo Yuee, Lai Xuewu, Sun Qiheng, Cao Jinying
    Journal: Computer-Aided Design and Applications

Yanfeng Zheng | Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yanfeng Zheng | Strategy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanfeng  Zheng is an Associate Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), specializing in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management. With a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Wisconsin Madison, his research focuses on business strategies, family businesses, and the work-family dynamics of business owners in China. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Best Proposal and Best Paper Awards at major international conferences. Dr. Zheng has taught various courses on entrepreneurship and innovation, and he has published numerous case studies on fintech and business strategy.

Dr. Yanfeng Zheng | Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | China

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🎓 Education

  • Dr. Zheng completed his Ph.D. in Management with a minor in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2006. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s in Management from Northeastern University in Shenyang, China in 2000, and a Bachelor’s in Management from Jilin University in Changchun, China in 1997.

💼 Experience

  • Dr. Zheng is currently an Associate Professor with tenure at the Department of Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) since 2021. From 2016 to 2020, he served as an Associate Professor at the Management & Strategy Area at the University of Hong Kong. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the School of Business at the University of Hong Kong (2011-2016) and at the Department of Management at Clemson University (2006-2010).

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Zheng is skilled in research methodologies, including strategic management, entrepreneurship, and innovation, with expertise in working with family businesses and emerging industries. His teaching experience spans various subjects such as Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Fintech, Management of Innovation, and Organizational Theory and Strategy, demonstrating a deep understanding of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in business.

🔥 Awards and Recognitions

  • Dr. Zheng has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the Best Proposal Award at the SMS 40th Annual Conference in 2020, the Best Paper Award in the Innovation Track at the Academy of Management Conference in 2020, and the Best Reviewer Award from the Academy of Management Journal in 2014/2016. He was also honored with the Irene M. McCarthy Award for his research on High Technology and Innovation in 2006.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Dr. Zheng’s research focuses on areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategies within family and non-family SMEs in China, and the work-family interface of business owner-managers. His work examines the dynamics within family businesses, strategic management, and entrepreneurship, especially in the context of China. He has contributed significantly to the study of business strategies, family businesses, and innovation in global markets, including fintech and social entrepreneurship.

Conclusion

  • Dr. Zheng’s innovative research in entrepreneurship and business strategy, combined with his teaching, case development, and continuous contributions to academic journals, positions him as an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His achievements not only demonstrate a profound understanding of his discipline but also his ability to make a tangible impact through high-quality publications and forward-thinking contributions to the business community.

📄Publications

  • Resource Dependence and Network Relations: A Test of Venture Capital Investment Termination in China
    Author: Zheng, Y.
    Journal: Journal of Management Studies

  • Shared and shared alike? Founders’ prior shared experience and performance of newly founded banks
    Author: Zheng, Y.
    Journal: Strategic Management Journal

  • A contextualized transactive memory system view on how founding teams respond to surprises: Evidence from China
    Author: Zheng, Y., Mai, Y.
    Journal: Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal

  • Does the learning value of individual failure experience depend on group-level success? Insights from a University Technology Transfer Office
    Author: Miner, A., George, G., Zheng, Y.
    Journal: Industrial and Corporate Change

  • Exploration or exploitation? Small firms’ alliance strategies with large firms
    Author: Yang, H., Zhao, X., Zheng, Y.
    Journal: Strategic Management Journal