Adam Torok | Social awareness | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Adam Torok | Social awareness | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ádám Török is a distinguished research professor with extensive expertise in transport sciences, transport economics, and sustainability. Holding two PhDs—one in Business and Management and the other in Transport Sciences—Dr. Török has dedicated his career to advancing transportation systems, policy, and engineering education. As a full professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and research professor at the Institute for Transport Science (KTI), he has been pivotal in shaping academic discourse and policy directions in Hungary and across Europe. With over 25 years of progressive academic and research experience, he has delivered keynote speeches at international conferences and participated in numerous EU and nationally funded projects. His scholarly contributions include over 150 reviewed publications and leadership roles in prestigious journals. Recognized for his scholarly excellence and leadership, Dr. Török continues to influence both academia and policy-making in transportation and sustainable mobility.

Profile

🎓 Education

Dr. Ádám Török’s academic journey reflects his profound interdisciplinary foundation in transport and economics. He holds two master’s degrees: an MSc in Transport Engineering (1999–2004) and an MSc in Economic Engineering (2004–2007) from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). He pursued parallel doctoral studies, earning his PhD in Transport Sciences in 2008 and a second PhD in Business and Management in 2016. His academic rigor and research contributions were later honored with the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) title by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2021. He also completed his habilitation at BME in 2019. Dr. Török complemented his formal education with international research training under the ERASMUS LLP across institutions in Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Greece, specializing in areas such as transport modelling, environmental economics, and alternative fuels. These academic experiences have shaped his multidisciplinary perspective on transport policy and engineering.

🧪 Experience

Dr. Ádám Török has built a prolific career in academia and research since 2004, holding progressive positions at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and the Institute for Transport Science (KTI). Currently serving as full professor at BME and research professor at KTI, he previously held roles ranging from assistant research fellow to vice-dean responsible for international cooperation and research. His leadership extends to project coordination, including several EU Framework and national projects related to transport sustainability, safety, and policy. Dr. Török has served as chairman, speaker, and committee member at international conferences across Europe and Asia. His research spans traffic systems, mobility behavior, energy-efficient transportation, and urban logistics. He has mentored doctoral students, coordinated summer schools, and contributed to academic mobility through guest lectures in more than 10 countries. His experience uniquely combines academic scholarship, practical research application, and policy consultation.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Ádám Török’s contributions to transport science have been widely recognized. He has twice received the prestigious Bólyai János Research Fellowship from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2011–2014 and 2016–2019), acknowledging his research excellence. His early academic achievements include winning first prizes for both his PhD dissertation (Harsányi István Scholarship, 2008) and MSc thesis (Association for Transport Sciences, 2005). He was elected Chairman of the Scientific Committee on Transport and Vehicles of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2021–2023, 2024–present), demonstrating his leadership and peer recognition. In addition to national accolades, he has served as editor-in-chief and managing editor for top journals like Periodica Polytechnica Transport Engineering and Cognitive Sustainability. His international reputation is further evidenced by editorial board memberships of journals such as Promet, Transport, and IJTTE. Dr. Török’s awards and appointments collectively underscore his prominence and lasting influence in the field.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Ádám Török’s research focuses on transport economics, mobility behavior, cost-benefit analysis, environmental sustainability, and intelligent transport systems (ITS). He has contributed to the development of national and international transport strategies, examining user preferences, urban logistics, and sustainable infrastructure. His EU and UN-financed research projects include HEATCO, GRACE, ForFITS, and RAIL4SEE, reflecting his engagement in policymaking, transport modeling, and green mobility. A recurrent theme in his work is the economic evaluation of transport systems—ranging from road safety auditing to alternative fuels and logistics optimization. Dr. Török is committed to multidisciplinary approaches, integrating engineering, economics, and policy to enhance transport systems’ social and environmental impact. As a key speaker at global conferences and editor of leading journals, he also drives academic discussions on cognitive mobility and innovation. His leadership in Hungarian and European transport research communities positions him at the forefront of sustainable transport and systems thinking.

Conclusion

Dr. Ádám Török is a globally recognized scholar and research leader in transport science, whose interdisciplinary work bridges engineering, economics, and sustainability to shape smarter and greener mobility systems.

Publications
  • Potential autonomous vehicle ownership growth in Hungary using the Gompertz model

    Production Engineering Archives
    2023-06-01 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Anas Alatawneh; Adam Torok
  • A data-driven decision support tool for public transport service analysis and provision

    Transport Policy
    2023-05 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mohammad Maghrour Zefreh; Muhammad Atiullah Saif; Domokos Esztergár-Kiss; Adam Torok
  • Prediction of Vehicle Ownership Growth Using Gompertz Model, Case Study of Hungary

    System Safety: Human – Technical Facility – Environment
    2022-12-01 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Adam Torok
  • Határ- és életciklusköltségek a közúti közlekedésben

    Közlekedés és Mobilitás
    2022-10-24 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Ádám Török; Tibor Sipos
  • How PTV Vissim Has Been Calibrated for the Simulation of Automated Vehicles in Literature?

    Advances in Civil Engineering
    2022-01 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Abebe Dress Beza; Mohammad Maghrour Zefreh; Adam Torok; Anteneh Afework Mekonnen; Gabriella Mazzulla

Peng Sun | Cross-cultural studies | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Peng Sun | Cross-cultural studies | Best Researcher Award

PENG SUN, Ph.D., is a Chinese Canadian academic leader and researcher. He is the Dean of Siming International Academy (SIA) and a distinguished professor at Lincoln University College, Wrexham Glyndwr University, and Asia Metropolitan University. He also serves as a visiting professor at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes. He is a Foreign Fellow of the American Psychological Association, a member of the Canadian Psychological Society, and a lifetime member of the Canadian Chinese Professional Association. Recognized as a high-end foreign talent by China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and Guangdong Province, he holds senior qualifications in human resource management. His expertise spans higher education, human resources, and organizational behavior, contributing significantly to research on trust in Chinese organizations.

Profile

Education 🎓

PENG SUN earned a Ph.D. in Management (Human Resources Management) from Lincoln University College (2018-2021) and a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior from Asia Metropolitan University (2016-2018). He obtained an MBA in Management from the University of Sunderland (2009-2010). He holds a Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Hons) from York University (2004-2008) and another Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the same institution (2004-2007). His qualifications also include certifications as a high-end foreign talent (2017), high-level foreign talent (2018), Level I Human Resources Professional (2018), and Level II Psychiatrist (2014). Additionally, he holds a North American Standard First Aid & CPR Level C certification from Rescue 7 Inc. (2007).

Experience 👨‍🏫

PENG SUN serves as the Dean of Siming International Academy (SIA), where he leads academic initiatives. He is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Lincoln University College (Shenzhen Center, PRC) and an Associate Academic Director at Wrexham Glyndwr University (China Center). Additionally, he is a distinguished professor at Asia Metropolitan University (China Center) and a visiting professor at Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes. He is actively involved in psychological and HR-related associations, including the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Society, and the Shenzhen Psychological Consultants Association’s Ethics Committee. His career reflects expertise in higher education leadership, human resource management, and organizational behavior.

Research Interests 🔬

PENG SUN’s research explores trust dynamics in Chinese organizations, focusing on superior-subordinate relationships, employer-employee trust, and organizational behavior. His work emphasizes how hierarchical structures impact trust and efficiency in Chinese firms. He has published extensively in journals such as the International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and the International Journal of Control and Automation. Notable studies include trust-based organizational efficiency, superior behavior structures, and interpersonal trust within hierarchical settings. His findings contribute to improving workplace relationships, organizational efficiency, and employee belonging behavior in corporate environments. His interdisciplinary research integrates psychology, human resource management, and business administration.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

PENG SUN has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the “High-End Foreign Talent” qualification from the Foreign Experts Bureau of China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (2017) and “Guangdong Provincial High-Level Foreign Talent” status (2018). He holds a senior professional qualification in human resource management from the Occupational Skills Appraisal Center of China (2018). As a Foreign Fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Canadian Psychological Society, he is acknowledged for his contributions to psychology and HR research. Additionally, he is a lifetime member of the Canadian Chinese Professional Association and an ethics committee member of the Shenzhen Psychological Consultants Association.

Publications 📚

[1] Sun, P. (2020). The Relationship between Superiors and Their Subordinates: A Study ontheTrustFactor in Chinese Organizations. First Joint International Conference ATMIYA-LINCOLN2020.

[2] Sun, P. (2020). Trust Relationship between Employers and Employees: The Context of ChineseOrganizations. MAIMS International Conference (MIC’ 2020).

[3] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2020). The Structure of Superior Behavior andIndividual Belonging Behavior Based on Trust Development Direction in Chinese Firms. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(6), 73-92. Retrieved fromDOI:
10.37200/IJPR/V24I6/PR260006.

[4] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2020). Interpersonal Trust within an Organizationbasedon Hierarchical Context: Towards Improving Organizational Efficiency in China. International
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(6), 73-92. Retrieved from DOI:
10.37200/IJPR/V24I6/PR260005.

[5] Sun, P., Law, K. A., & Bhaumik, A. (2019). Identifying the Trust Relationship between Employersand Employees: In the Context of Chinese Organizations. International Journal of Control andAutomation, 12(5), 51-62. Retrieved from
http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJCA/article/view/1415

[6] Sun, P., Raju, V., Bhaumik, A., & Law, K. A. (2019). Factors Determining the RelationshipbetweenSuperiors and Their Subordinates: Evaluating the Trust Factor in Chinese Organizations. International Journal of Control and Automation, 12(5), 63-76. Retrieved fromhttp://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJCA/article/view/1416