Quanying Lu | Forecasting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Quanying Lu | Forecasting | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Quanying Lu is an Associate Professor at Beijing University of Technology, specializing in energy economics, forecasting, and systems engineering. πŸŽ“ She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and has published 30+ papers in top journals, including Nature Communications and Energy Economics. πŸ“š She has held postdoctoral and research positions in prestigious institutions and actively contributes to policy research. 🌍

Profile

Education πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. (2017-2020): University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Economics and Management, supervised by Prof. Shouyang Wang.
  • M.Sc. (2014-2017): International Business School, Shaanxi Normal University, supervised by Prof. Jian Chai.
  • B.Sc. (2010-2014): International Business School, Shaanxi Normal University, Department of Economics and Statistics.

Experience πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

  • Associate Professor (06/2022–Present), Beijing University of Technology, supervising Ph.D. students.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (07/2020–05/2022), Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
  • Research Assistant (08/2018–10/2018), Department of Management Sciences, City University of Hong Kong.

Awards & Recognitions πŸ…

  • Outstanding Young Talent, Phoenix Plan, Chaoyang District, Beijing (2024).
  • Young Scholar of Social Computing, CAAI-BDSC (2024).
  • Young Scholar of Forecasting Science, Frontier Forum on Forecasting Science (2024).
  • Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship, BAST (2023).
  • Excellent Mentor, China International “Internet Plus” Innovation Competition (2023).

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Dr. Lu specializes in energy economics, environmental policy analysis, economic forecasting, and systems engineering. πŸ“Š Her research addresses crude oil price dynamics, carbon reduction strategies, and financial market interactions. πŸ’‘ She integrates machine learning with forecasting models, contributing to sustainable energy and environmental policies. 🌍

PublicationsΒ 

[1] Liang, Q., Lin, Q., Guo, M., Lu, Q., Zhang, D. Forecasting crude oil prices: A
Gated Recurrent Unit-based nonlinear Granger Causality model. International
Review of Financial Analysis, 2025, 104124.
[2] Wang, S., Li, J., Lu, Q. (2024) Optimization of carbon peaking achieving paths in
Chinas transportation sector under digital feature clustering. Energy, 313,133887
[3] Yang, B., Lu, Q.*, Sun, Y., Wang, S., & Lai, K. K. Quantitative evaluation of oil
price fluctuation events based on interval counterfactual model (in Chinese).
Systems Engineering-Theory & Practice, 2023, 43(1):191-205.
[4] Lu, Q.*, Shi, H., & Wang, S. Estimating the shock effect of β€œBlack Swan” and
β€œGray Rhino” events on the crude oil market: the GSI-BN research framework (in
Chinese). China Journal of Econometrics, 2022, 1(2): 194-208.
[5] Lu, Q., Duan, H.*, Shi, H., Peng, B., Liu, Y., Wu, T., Du, H., & Wang, S*. (2022).
Decarbonization scenarios and carbon reduction potential for China’s road
transportation by 2060. npj Urban Sustainability, 2: 34. DOI:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-022-000.
[6] Lu, Q., Sun, Y.*, Hong, Y., Wang, S. (2022). Forecasting interval-valued crude
oil prices via threshold autoregressive interval models. Quantitative Finance,
DOI: 10.1080/14697688.2022.2112065
Page 3 / 6
[7] Guo, Y., Lu, Q.*, Wang, S., Wang, Q. (2022). Analysis of air quality spatial
spillover effect caused by transportation infrastructure. Transportation Research
Part D: Transport & Environment, 108, 103325.
[8] Wei, Z., Chai, J., Dong, J., Lu, Q. (2022). Understanding the linkage-dependence
structure between oil and gas markets: A new perspective. Energy, 257, 124755.
[9] Chai, J., Zhang, X.*, Lu, Q., Zhang, X., & Wang, Y. (2021). Research on
imbalance between supply and demand in China’s natural gas market under the
double -track price system. Energy Policy, 155, 112380.
[10]Lu, Q., Sun, S., Duan, H.*, & Wang, S. (2021). Analysis and forecasting of crude
oil price based on the variable selection-LSTM integrated model. Energy
Informatics, 4 (Suppl 2):47.
[11]Shi, H., Chai, J.*, Lu, Q., Zheng, J., & Wang, S. (2021). The impact of China’s
low-carbon transition on economy, society and energy in 2030 based on CO2
emissions drivers. Energy, 239(1):122336, DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.122336.
[12]Jiang, S., Li, Y., Lu, Q., Hong, Y., Guan, D.*, Xiong, Y., & Wang, S.* (2021).
Policy assessments for the carbon emission flows and sustainability of Bitcoin
blockchain operation in China. Nature Communications, 12(1), 1-10.
[13]Jiang, S., Li Y., Lu, Q., Wang, S., & Wei, Y*. (2021). Volatility communicator or
receiver? Investigating volatility spillover mechanisms among Bitcoin and other
financial markets. Research in International Business and Finance,
59(4):101543.
[14]Lu, Q., Li, Y., Chai, J., & Wang, S.* (2020). Crude oil price analysis and
forecasting :A perspective of β€œnew triangle”. Energy Economics, 87, 104721.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eneco.2020.104721.
[15]Chai, J., Shi, H.*, Lu, Q., & Hu, Y. (2020). Quantifying and predicting the
Water-Energy-Food-Economy-Society-Environment Nexus based on Bayesian
networks – a case study of China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 256, 120266.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120266.
[16]Lu, Q., Chai, J., Wang, S.*, Zhang, Z. G., & Sun, X. C. (2020). Potential energy
conservation and CO2 emission reduction related to China’s road transportation.
Journal of Cleaner Production, 245, 118892. DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118892.
[17]Chai, J., Lu, Q.*, Hu, Y., Wang, S., Lai, K. K., & Liu, H. (2018). Analysis and
Bayes statistical probability inference of crude oil price change point.
Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 126, 271-283.
[18]Chai, J., Lu, Q.*, Wang, S., & Lai, K. K. (2016). Analysis of road transportation
consumption demand in China. Transportation Research Part D: Transport &
Environment, 2016, 48:112-124.

 

Gokhan Yildirim | Marketing analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gokhan Yildirim | Marketing analytics | Best Researcher Award

Gokhan Yildirim is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Imperial College Business School, specializing in marketing analytics and return on investment. His expertise spans digital marketing, long-term marketing effectiveness, and customer mindset metrics. With a strong foundation in applied time series econometrics and machine learning, he has made significant contributions to the field of marketing science. Yildirim has held academic positions at Lancaster University and has been a visiting researcher at Tilburg University. His research has been widely published in top-tier journals, influencing both academia and industry.

Profile

Education πŸŽ“

Gokhan Yildirim earned his PhD in Business Administration and Quantitative Methods from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) in 2012, with a dissertation on marketing dynamics. His academic journey began with a BA in Business Administration (1999–2003) and an MSc in Quantitative Methods (2003–2006) from Marmara University, Istanbul. He also conducted research as a visiting scholar at Tilburg University, Netherlands, further strengthening his expertise in marketing analytics and econometrics.

Experience πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Yildirim has been an Associate Professor of Marketing at Imperial College Business School since 2019, following his tenure as an Assistant Professor from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was an Assistant Professor of Marketing Analytics at Lancaster University (2012–2016). His industry collaborations focus on marketing resource allocation, customer analytics, and data-driven decision-making. His research integrates econometric modeling and machine learning to optimize marketing strategies and enhance business performance.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Yildirim’s research centers on return on marketing investment, digital marketing effectiveness, and customer mindset metrics. He applies advanced econometric and machine learning techniques to analyze marketing resource allocation and long-term advertising impacts. His work explores how marketing strategies influence consumer behavior and business growth, contributing to both academic literature and real-world marketing practices

Awards & Recognitions πŸ…

Yildirim has received several prestigious awards, including the 2017–2018 Gary Lilien ISMS-MSI-EMAC Practice Prize for his work on multichannel marketing at L’Occitane. He has also secured multiple research grants, such as the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative (2015–2016) and the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation grants (2012–2018). His contributions have been recognized through funding from AiMark and other leading research bodies, further cementing his influence in marketing analytics.

Publications πŸ“š

Mai Anh Bui | Plastic Surgeon in Developing countries | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mai Anh Bui | Plastic Surgeon in Developing countries | Best Researcher Award

 

Profile

Education

Dr. Mai Anh Bui is a consultant Plastic Surgeon and Vice Chief of Scientific Research Department at Viet Duc University Hospital from Vietnam. She is also Assist. Professor at Hanoi Medical University and University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University. She completed a plastic surgery residency in 2006. Her specialty is to contribute to restoring the patients’ peripheral nerve injury and reconstruction of the patients with craniomaxillofacial surgery and head & neck reconstructions. In particular, she also specializes in facial paralysis with over 200 patients. Her Ph.D. is on the Using Masseteric nerve in Facial Reanimation. She has published over 60 articles in domestic and international journals.She refined her microsurgical skills by visiting several prestigious Institutions: Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney University, Australia, Asan Hospital, Seoul, Korea, SickKids Hospital, Toronto, Canada, and craniofacial skills in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan.

Work experience

She has successfully completed [X] research projects and is currently working on [Y] ongoing projects. Her contributions to research are reflected in her citation index in reputed databases such as SCI and Scopus. She has been actively involved in [X] consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, demonstrating her expertise in applying research to real-world challenges. Additionally, she has authored [X] books with ISBN numbers and has contributed to intellectual property development with [X] patents published or under process. With [X] research articles published in indexed journals, she has made a significant impact in her field. She also holds editorial positions in [journals/conferences], further showcasing her leadership in scholarly publishing. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with esteemed national and international institutions, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in her research domain.

Publication

  • Outcome of using the spinal accessory nerve for functional muscle innervation in facial paralysis reconstruction: The first two cases in Vietnam and literature review

    Vietnam Journal of Endolaparoscopic Surgey
    2022-10-25 |Β Journal articleΒ |Β Author
    Part ofISSN:Β 1859-4506
    CONTRIBUTORS:Β Mai Anh Bui;Β Trung Trα»±c VΕ©
  • Outcome of repairing posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) injury

    Vietnam Journal of Endolaparoscopic Surgey
    2022-08-15 |Β Journal article
    Part ofISSN:Β 1859-4506
    CONTRIBUTORS:Β Mai Anh Bui;Β Tran Xuan Thach, Vu Trung Truc
  • Reconstruction of upper extremity defect by using Superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) free flap: 03 cases and literature review

    Vietnam Journal of Endolaparoscopic Surgey
    2022-03-15 |Β Journal article
    Part ofΒ ISSN:Β 1859-4506

Longqing Cui | Operations research | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Longqing Cui | Operations research | Best Researcher Award

 

Profile

Education

He pursued a Doctorate in Management Science and Engineering at Hefei University of Technology. Additionally, from November 2021 to November 2022, he was a jointly-supervised doctoral student in Operations and Business Analytics at The Ohio State University. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at Hefei University of Technology from September 2013 to June 2017.

Work experience

He has been serving as a Lecturer at Alibaba Business School, Hangzhou Normal University. His research focuses on high-end equipment development and collaborative decision-making in manufacturing. He is the Principal Investigator (PI) for two ongoing projects. The first, funded by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China under the Youth Fund Project of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (Project No. 24YJC630030), explores collaborative decision-making for high-end equipment development resources in real-time production planning, running from January 2025 to December 2027 with a budget of 80,000 yuan. The second project, supported by the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation Committee under the Youth Fund Project (Project No. LQN25G010007), investigates collaborative scheduling for high-end equipment development in distributed manufacturing enterprises within dynamic environments. This project runs from January 2025 to December 2026, with a funding of 60,000 yuan.

Publication

  • 1] Longqing Cui; Xinbao Liu; Shaojun Lu; Zhaoli Jia. A variable neighborhood
    search approach for the resource – constrained multi – project collaborative
    scheduling problem. Applied Soft Computing, 2021, 107:107480. (Journal Article)
    (Q1, First Author)
  • 2] Weijie Wang; Zhehang Xu; Shijia Hua; Longqing Cui; Jianlin Zhang; Fanyuan
    Meng. Threshold – initiated spatial public goods games. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals,
    2024, 184:115003. (Q1, Corresponding Author)
  • Zhehang Xu; Xu Liu; Hainan Wang; Longqing Cui; Xiao – Pu Han; Fanyuan Meng.
    Free – rider or contributor: A dilemma in spatial threshold public goods games.
    Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2024, 187:115455. (Q1, Corresponding Author)
  • Lei Chen; Yanpeng Zhu; Jiadong Zhu; Longqing Cui; Zhongyuan Ruan; Michael
    Small; Kim Christensen; Run – Ran Liu; Fanyuan Meng. A simple model of global
    cascades on random hypergraphs. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 2025, 193(116081).
    (Q1, Corresponding Author)
  • Che Xu; Yingming Zhu; Peng Zhu; Longqing Cui. Meta – learning – based sample
    discrimination framework for improving dynamic selection of classifiers under
    label noise. Knowledge – Based Systems, 2024, 295:111811. (Q1)