Xin Huang | Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xin Huang | Finance | Best Researcher Award

Xin Huang is a PhD candidate at the School of Management, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. Her research focuses on public service equalization, digital inclusive finance, and regional development. She has published in international journals such as Scientific Reports, PLOS ONE, and the International Journal of Urban Sciences. Her interdisciplinary work bridges urban management and public health. Xin has received national and international recognition, including awards from the China Real Estate Innovation Competition and the U.S. Mathematical Modeling Contest. Her research provides data-driven insights to support equitable public service and sustainable regional policy.

Dr. Xin Huang | Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Xin Huang is currently pursuing a PhD in Management at the School of Management, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology. Her academic journey has been focused on integrating interdisciplinary approaches to address public service equalization and regional development, with a particular emphasis on spatial analysis and policy impact. Her education has laid a strong foundation in urban management, public health, and regional economics.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Xin Huang has actively contributed to both academic and practical fields through her engagement in multiple research projects. She has completed or is involved in five academic research studies, and has also participated in an industry consultancy project. Through her collaborations with both domestic and international scholars, she has developed robust empirical models and analytical frameworks that explore digital inclusive finance and public service distribution. Her practical experience includes applied research, data modeling, and interdisciplinary investigation.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Xin Huang’s academic excellence and innovation have been widely recognized. She received an Honorable Mention in the prestigious U.S. Collegiate Mathematical Modeling Competition, showcasing her analytical and problem-solving abilities. Her entrepreneurial and innovative spirit was further acknowledged through a first prize in the China Real Estate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. She has also been honored as an Outstanding Graduate by the China Real Estate Industry Association, reflecting her exceptional performance in both research and leadership

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Xin Huang possesses advanced skills in spatial econometrics, statistical modeling, and regional policy analysis. She is proficient in applying entropy weight methods and Spatial Durbin Models to large-scale datasets, especially at the county level. Her interdisciplinary expertise enables her to explore connections between finance, public health, and urban development. Her collaborative experience with international researchers also demonstrates her strong communication and teamwork capabilities across cultural and academic boundaries.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Xin Huang’s primary research interests lie in the mechanisms and impacts of digital inclusive finance on public service delivery, with a special focus on regional heterogeneity across different parts of China. She constructs comprehensive indices for public service evaluation and explores the mediating and moderating mechanisms influencing service outcomes. Additionally, she integrates built environment analysis with public health research to promote equitable development. Her work provides actionable insights into improving public services and narrowing regional development gaps through data-driven strategies.

🌎Conclusion

  • Xin Huang is a highly capable emerging scholar whose academic and professional achievements reflect deep engagement with pressing public policy issues. Her work addresses complex socio-economic challenges through rigorous quantitative methods and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a strong record of research, recognition, and practical impact, she demonstrates the potential to contribute significantly to both academic knowledge and public sector innovation.

📖Publications

  • Nonlinear Dynamics and Mechanisms of Digital Inclusive Finance on County-Level Public Services in China: Threshold and Mediation Analyses
    Authors: Xin Huang, Vanessa Carels, Feng Lan
    Journal: PLOS ONE

  • The Impact and Moderating Mechanisms of Digital Inclusive Finance on Public Services in Chinese Counties
    Authors: Xin Huang, Feng Lan
    Journal: Scientific Reports

  • The Influencing Factors and Regional Heterogeneity of County-Level Public Services Quality in China
    Authors: Xin Huang, Feng Lan
    Journal: International Journal of Urban Sciences

  • Impact of the Built Environment on Residents’ Health: Evidence from the China Labor Dynamics Survey in 2016
    Authors: Feng Lan, Jingyu Pan, Yulin Zhou, Xin Huang, Yibin Ao
    Journal: Journal of Environmental and Public Health

Liya Zheng | Economic | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. Liya Zheng | Economic | Young Scientist Award 

Liya Zheng is a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Qingdao University, with a Master of Accounting (CPA Extension) from Macquarie University, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Heilongjiang University. Her research focuses on financial stability, corporate behavior, fintech, and green economic development. She has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics such as digital finance, carbon neutrality, and monetary policy. With over 1.5 years of professional experience and participation in multiple provincial-level research projects, she is recognized for her contributions to both academic research and policy analysis.

Mrs. Liya Zheng | Ningbo University of Finance & Economics | China

Profile

🎓Education

  • Liya Zheng has a robust academic background in business and economics. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the International Education College of Heilongjiang University between 2008 and 2012. She further pursued a Master of Accounting with a CPA Extension at the School of Economics and Management, Macquarie University in Australia, successfully completing the Australian CPA full examination. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate in Applied Economics at the School of Economics, Qingdao University.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Zheng has accumulated 1.5 years of working experience and is currently residing in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Her roles have been oriented toward economic research and academia, contributing significantly to research projects at various institutional levels, including provincial departments and district social science programs. She is also a member of the Communist Party of China.

🤝 Awards and Recognition

  • Zheng has co-authored a high-cited paper in the Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy and contributed to publications recognized by journals such as Journal of Environmental Management, Frontiers in Public Health, and Plos One. She has authored or co-authored over 19 academic papers and contributed to key monographs published by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Press. Her recent publications have explored global themes like carbon neutrality, energy productivity, and the green economy, reflecting her growing impact in international academic circles.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Liya Zheng possesses advanced research and analytical skills, especially in applied economics, accounting, and financial systems. She is proficient in leveraging big data tools to model economic systems and conduct impact analyses. Her multidisciplinary research capability allows her to work across domains such as digital finance, corporate governance, environmental economics, and policy evaluation.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Her primary research areas revolve around financial markets, monetary policy, corporate behavior, financial stability, fintech, digital finance, and the intersection of environmental policy and economic development. She has shown particular interest in how financial mechanisms affect economic sustainability and green innovation, with a focus on both domestic and international contexts.

🌎Conclusion

  • Liya Zheng is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Her proven academic productivity, cross-disciplinary research, and policy-relevant insights not only demonstrate scientific rigor but also a deep commitment to addressing real-world economic challenges. Her trajectory suggests a bright future as a thought leader in economics, making her highly deserving of this recognition.

📖Publications

  • Title: The role of higher education and institutional quality for carbon neutrality: Evidence from emerging economies
    Author: Liya Zheng, Umar M, et al.
    Journal: Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy

  • Title: Theoretical Research on China’s Financial Marketization Reform
    Author: Yi Xianrong, Zheng Liya
    Journal: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Press

  • Title: Does environmental taxes achieve the carbon neutrality target of G7 economies? Evaluating the importance of environmental R&D
    Author: Safi Adnan, Chen Yingying, Wahab Salman, Zheng Liya, Rjoub Husam
    Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

  • Title: The Impact of Energy Productivity and Eco-Innovation on Sustainable Environment in Emerging Seven Countries: Does Institutional Quality Matter?
    Author: Safi Adnan, Chen Yingying, Zheng Liya
    Journal: Journal of Frontiers in Public Health

  • Title: Sustainable Lending to European SMEs: Implications for Bank Performance
    Author: Liya Zheng et al.
    Journal: Journal of International Review of Economics and Finance