Dongju Yang | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Dongju Yang | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

North China University of Technology | China

Dr. Dongju Yang is an Associate Researcher and Assistant Lead Professor for Artificial Intelligence at North China University of Technology, with over a decade of academic and research experience in intelligent computing systems. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Software and Theory from Northwestern Polytechnical University and previously conducted advanced research at the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her research focuses on Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Knowledge Graphs, Natural Language Processing, Service Computing, and Data Intelligence, with strong application impact in smart elderly care and intelligent education. Dr. Yang has led more than ten competitive research projects as principal investigator, including a sub-project of China’s National Key R&D Program and an NSFC General Program, while contributing to multiple major national initiatives. She has contributed to one national standard and three group standards and received the Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award. Overall, her work bridges fundamental AI research with scalable, real-world technological impact and talent cultivation.


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Featured Publications

Intelligent Orientation Robot Based on Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Dongju Yang, 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering (ICAICE), 2024. (WOS)

Multi-source Autoregressive Entity Linking Based on Generative Method
Dongju Yang, Weishui Lan, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 2024. (Book Chapter)

IoT Service Distributed Management Architecture and Service Discovery Method for Edge-Cloud Federation
Dongju Yang, International Journal of Grid and Utility Computing, 2022. (WOS)

Construction and Analysis of Scientific and Technological Personnel Relational Graph for Group Recognition
Dongju Yang, International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering, 2021. (WOS)

Research on User Demand-Driven Service Matching Methodology
Huiying Zhang, Dongju Yang, IEEE 6th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics (ICCCBDA), 2021.

Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

INSA Lyon – Polytechnique Montreal | France

Meriem Smati is a doctoral researcher in a dual-degree PhD program in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering at INSA Lyon and Polytechnique Montréal, focusing on advanced digital engineering and intelligent systems. She holds an Engineer and Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Higher School of Computer Science (ESI SBA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Software Engineering, graduating as valedictorian. Her academic and professional experience includes PhD-level research, adjunct lecturing in computer science, and multiple international research internships. Her research interests center on Digital Twins, System-of-Systems engineering, resilience modeling, cognitive and data-driven twins, IoT systems, anomaly detection, and smart city applications, integrating machine learning and simulation-based architectures. She has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, a scientific book, and several applied research reports. Her scholarly output is reflected in an approximate. Her work has been recognized through prestigious distinctions, including Best Paper and Best Poster awards at international conferences. Overall, her profile reflects a dynamic early-career researcher contributing impactful methodologies and architectures for resilient, intelligent, and sustainable digital systems.

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Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Ajung Heo is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Sogang University Business School, focusing on international business and cross-cultural management. She holds an M.A. in Business Administration from Pusan National University and a B.A. in Management from the City University of New York. Her research explores how digital strategies, innovation appropriability, and organizational behavior influence the competitiveness and international expansion of multinational enterprises. Ajung Heo’s publications, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea,” highlight her contributions to understanding global business dynamics. She has also engaged in collaborative projects that integrate theory with practice, fostering innovation and managerial relevance. Her academic excellence and commitment to global research advancement have earned her recognition as a promising scholar in international business studies. Through her work, she continues to bridge research and real-world application, contributing valuable insights to global enterprise development and sustainable business practices.

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Featured Publications

Heo, A.-j., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). The impact of entrepreneurial orientation on export performance: The moderating effects of exploratory and exploitative activities. Journal of Trade Studies, 49(4), 295–319.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, D.-b., & Ham, S.-h. (2025). The impact of talent-preferential policies on organizational commitment: The moderated mediating effects of job satisfaction and rational organizational culture. Journal of Management Research, 40(1), 103–122.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, C.-y., & Lee, K.-p. (2025). A study on dual organizational identity among local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries in Korea. Journal of Management Studies, 54(1), 55–80.

Yoo, C.-y., Park, Y.-s., & Heo, A.-j. (2024). Organizational staffing policy and organizational identification of host country nationals working at MNC subsidiary in Korea. Journal of International Trade and Commerce, 17–32.

Heo, A.-j., Lee, K.-p., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). An exploratory study on the dual organizational identity of local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries. Proceedings of the Korean Management Association Convergence Conference, 384–410.

Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Younggun Kim is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Management at Sogang University, South Korea, specializing in strategic human resource management and organizational behavior. His academic journey reflects a strong focus on understanding how digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape modern management practices. With an emerging research profile, he has published several SSCI and ESCI-indexed journal papers, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea” and “The appropriability paradox: how innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Younggun actively collaborates with academic peers, such as Jang-Ho Choi and Ajung Heo, to explore boundaryless career behaviors and the impact of job crafting on employee success. He is a member of both the Academy of Management (AOM) and The Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA). His ongoing doctoral work examines how organizational factors and employment types influence employee engagement in the evolving digital economy. Through his innovative research, Younggun aims to contribute to the effective integration of digital and AI strategies into HRM, particularly supporting small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Lee, G., Kim, Y., & Choi, J.-H. (2024). The effect of ethical leadership on ethical voice behavior of public institution members: Focused on the moderated mediation effect of psychological ownership and reflective moral attentiveness. Journal of Ethical Management, 24(1), 31–58.

Heo, A. J., & Kim, Y. (2025). The appropriability paradox: How innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Review of International Business and Strategy.

Kim, Y., Lee, K., & Choi, J.-H. (2025). Exploring boundaryless careerists inside organizations: The role of job crafting and work engagement to subjective career success. The Career Development Quarterly.

Kim, Y. (2025). Search better, export stronger: The role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea.

Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Universidade Portucalense | Portugal

Teresa Dieguez is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), Portugal, specializing in strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and management.  she has contributed extensively to advancing knowledge in managerial sciences and sustainable development. She holds a degree in Economics, a Master’s in Innovation and Technological Transfer, a Specialist title in Strategy and Entrepreneurship , an MBA in Social Sustainability and Development, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Managerial Sciences. Teresa’s professional journey began in the automotive sector, where she led international projects promoting innovation and competitiveness, including initiatives under the EU’s ESPRIT and RECITE programs. Her current research interests include digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0, sustainable leadership, and innovation ecosystems. As a professor and project leader, she has mentored over 30 master’s theses and collaborated with research centers such as INESC TEC, CiTUR, and REMIT. A recipient of various academic recognitions, Teresa remains committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets to drive sustainable change and global competitiveness in education and industry.

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Featured Publications

Sivam, A., Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., & Silva, F. J. G. (2019). Key settings for successful open innovation arena. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 6(4), 507–515.

Mourato, J., Ferreira, L. P., Sá, J. C., Silva, F. J. G., Dieguez, T., & Tjahjono, B. (2021). Improving internal logistics of a bus manufacturing using the lean techniques. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 70(7).

Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., Silva, F. J. G., & Tjahjono, B. (2020). Open innovation and sustainable development through industry-academia collaboration: A case study of automotive sector. Procedia Manufacturing, 51, 1773–1778.

Alves, D., Dieguez, T., & Conceição, O. (2019). Retaining talents: Impact on innovation. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2019 15th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance (p. 36).

Dieguez, T., Loureiro, P., & Ferreira, I. (2021). Entrepreneurship and leadership in higher education to develop the needed 21st century skills. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2021 17th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance.

Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang | Indonesia

-Sandi Lubis is a Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang and a doctoral candidate in Government Science at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, specializing in digital governance and public administration innovation. With a strong academic profile, he has authored impactful publications in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals such as Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Discover Applied Sciences, and Cogent Social Sciences, as well as national accredited journals. His research portfolio covers e-government maturity, cybersecurity in e-participation, smart cities, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain into governance systems. He has contributed six academic books with ISBNs, including works on digital transformation and smart governance. His academic visibility is reflected in his citation index with 8 citations overall, 86 since 2020, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 8, highlighting his growing influence in the field. Beyond academia, he has engaged in consultancy projects with local governments on digital governance and financial policy, bridging theory with practice. He also actively collaborates with scholars from Indonesia, China, India, Pakistan, and Hungary, advancing international discourse in governance studies. Recognized through reviewer roles and professional memberships, Sandi Lubis continues to shape sustainable governance models, aiming to reduce the digital divide and strengthen inclusive participation.

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Featured Publications

“Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of Cybersecurity in E-Participation: Trends, Challenges, and Emerging Insights”

“The use of big data in environmental quality monitoring and its impact on policy development: a bibliometric analysis”

“Synergizing AI and blockchain: a bibliometric analysis of their potential for transforming e-governance in smart cities”

“Unraveling Public Participation Trends in Development Planning”

“AI and Blockchain For Next-Generation E-Governance: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review In Smart City Innovation”