Calin-Adrian COMES | Digital Transformation | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Calin-Adrian COMES | Digital Transformation | Best Academic Researcher Award

George Emil Palade University of Medicine | Romania

Calin-Adrian Comes is an accomplished academic leader serving as the Institutional Director of the Centre for Studies in Law, Economics and Business at George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, where he contributes to advancing interdisciplinary research in economics, finance, migration studies and data-driven social analysis. He has built his educational foundation in economics and quantitative methods, strengthening it through advanced academic training that integrates econometrics, computational modelling and applied analytical techniques. His professional experience spans teaching, research supervision and collaborative engagement across national and international academic networks. His research interests encompass remittances, migration dynamics, financial flows, labour mobility, econometric modelling and data-mining approaches supporting evidence-based policy. He is skilled in quantitative analysis, stochastic modelling, statistical computing, data mining, natural language processing, SQL and NoSQL databases, as well as interdisciplinary methods that connect economic theory with real-world socio-economic challenges. His work includes contributions to books, journal articles and conference proceedings, supported by widespread citations that reflect his academic impact. He is affiliated with professional societies such as IEEE and the Econometric Society, and his achievements have positioned him for recognition through prestigious scientific award platforms. Overall, he stands out as a researcher committed to analytical rigor, collaborative scholarship and advancing knowledge that informs sustainable economic and social development.

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Featured Publications

Comes, C. A., Bunduchi, E., Vasile, V., & Stefan, D. (2018). The impact of foreign direct investments and remittances on economic growth: A case study in Central and Eastern Europe. Sustainability, 10(1), 238.
Citations: 159

Bresfelean, V. P., Bresfelean, M., Ghisoiu, N., & Comes, C. A. (2008). Determining students’ academic failure profile founded on data mining methods. In ITI 2008: 30th International Conference on Information Technology Interfaces (pp. 1–6).
Citations: 102

Stefan, D., Vasile, V., Oltean, A., Comes, C. A., Stefan, A. B., & Ciucan-Rusu, L., et al. (2021). Women entrepreneurship and sustainable business development: Key findings from a SWOT–AHP analysis. Sustainability, 13(9), 5298.
Citations: 97

 

Myoung-Jin Chae | Digital Marketing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Myoung-Jin Chae | Digital Marketing | Best Researcher Award

Myoung-Jin Chae is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Soonchunhyang University, Korea. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Lingnan University, Hong Kong. His expertise spans digital marketing, AI-driven consumer engagement, and sustainable consumption. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (Marketing) from Georgia Institute of Technology, an M.A. in Statistics from Columbia University, and dual B.S./B.B.A. degrees from Korea University. His research focuses on advertising, corporate social responsibility, and social justice in marketing. Dr. Chae has published extensively in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Business Research and Journal of Interactive Marketing. His contributions have earned recognition, including a Marketing Science Institute Research Grant and a Best Paper Award at the Summer AMA Conference. Beyond academia, he serves on editorial boards and reviews for top marketing journals.

Profile

Education 🎓

Dr. Myoung-Jin Chae earned his Ph.D. in Management (Marketing) from Georgia Institute of Technology’s Scheller College of Business in 2018, where he researched advertising context management. His dissertation was supervised by Dr. Omar Rodriguez-Vila, alongside a distinguished committee. Prior to his doctorate, he obtained an M.A. in Statistics from Columbia University, equipping him with strong analytical skills for marketing research. His undergraduate studies were completed at Korea University, where he earned a B.S. in Statistics and a B.B.A. in Business Administration. This diverse academic background has shaped his expertise in data-driven marketing and AI applications in consumer behavior.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Chae has extensive academic experience, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Soonchunhyang University since 2021. He previously held the same role at Lingnan University, Hong Kong (2018-2021). His prior teaching roles include Instructor at Georgia Institute of Technology (2015-2016) and Teaching Assistant at Korea University (2009). Additionally, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Tech (2012-2018), where he contributed to multiple high-impact research projects. His teaching portfolio includes courses in International Marketing, Digital Marketing, Research Methods, and Marketing Analytics. Dr. Chae also actively participates in university service, including curriculum development and research exchange committees.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Chae’s research centers on digital marketing, AI-driven consumer engagement, advertising effectiveness, and corporate social responsibility. He investigates consumer behavior in response to AI-powered marketing, the role of context in advertising, and sustainability in consumption. His studies on “real-time” social media messaging, AI assistants’ human-likeness, and corporate social responsibility have been published in top-tier journals. His ongoing projects explore AI’s influence on luxury product choices, gendered AI perception, and vaccine messaging strategies. His work contributes to understanding consumer interactions in an evolving digital landscape.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Dr. Chae has received numerous accolades for his research, including the Marketing Science Institute (MSI) Research Grant (#4-1986) and the Best Paper Award in the Brand Track at the Summer AMA Conference. His work has been featured in MSI Webinar Series, showcasing its impact on marketing practice. Additionally, he secured competitive faculty research grants, such as the Faculty Start-up Fund at Soonchunhyang University (KRW 12M) and Faculty Research Grant at Lingnan University (HK$12K). His research has also been supported by the Dean’s Innovation Fund at Georgia Tech and the Academic Venture Fund for Sustainability Research.

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