Pan Li | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pan Li | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Academy of Military Science of the People’s Liberation Army | China

Li Pan is a PhD candidate and active researcher at the Academy of Military Sciences, specializing in computational and experimental materials science. Her academic training and doctoral education are grounded in advanced materials engineering, with a strong emphasis on first-principles calculations and microstructural analysis of alloys. Through her research experiencez, she has developed a solid theoretical and practical understanding of alloy design, phase stability, and structure–property relationships at the atomic and microstructural scales. Li Pan has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, reflecting the quality and relevance of her work. In addition to journal articles, she has authored one scholarly monograph, highlighting her ability to synthesize complex scientific knowledge into cohesive academic work. Her research interests include density functional theory, alloy microstructure evolution, and computational materials modeling. She has received academic recognition for her research productivity and innovation during her doctoral studies. Overall, Li Pan represents an emerging scholar in materials science whose work contributes to advancing the fundamental understanding and design of advanced alloy systems.

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Featured Publications

Pan, L., Huang, L., Wang, X., Xu, W., Zhou, Y., & Chen, J. (2025). Pressure effect on structural, mechanical, electronic and thermodynamic properties of Cr–Co sigma phase using first-principles method. Philosophical Magazine.

Pan, L., Chen, J., Huang, L., & Zhang, J. (2024). First-principles study of structural, mechanical, electronic properties and Debye temperature of NbCo₂ Laves phases under pressure. Physica B: Condensed Matter, —, 415683.

Pan, L., Chen, J., Huang, L., & Zhang, J. (2023). Site occupancy and electronic properties of NbCo₂ Laves phases doped with Re. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, —, 114389.

Pan, L., Huang, L., Chen, J., & Zhang, J. (2023). Site occupancy of Ru in μ phases: A density functional theory study. International Journal of Modern Physics B, —, 23502648.

Pan, L., Huang, L., Chen, J., & Zhang, J. (2022). First-principles study of Co₂₁W₁₈ with pressure effect: Structural, mechanical, electronic properties and Debye temperature. Materials Today Communications, —, 104276.

Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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

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.