Dr.Hui Huang | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Concord University College Fujian Normal University | China

Dr. Hui Huang is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at Concord University College Fujian Normal University, where he has established himself as a dedicated scholar in finance, economics, and sustainability studies. He earned a Master of Arts in Finance from Huaqiao University and is pursuing doctoral studies at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, further enhancing his expertise in the fields of green economy, sustainable development, and forest economics. With a strong record of research output, Huang has authored four SCI papers as first author complemented by additional publications in Scopus-indexed journals, and contributed to a scholarly book. His completed and ongoing projects reflect a dynamic engagement with contemporary economic and environmental challenges, including the roles of intelligent manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and global value chains in shaping environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes. His empirical studies, grounded in robust data analysis, provide insights into how qualified foreign institutional investors influence corporate ESG performance, demonstrating the transformative impact of international finance on sustainability practices in emerging markets. Huang’s work also advances practical approaches for forest-based carbon accounting and offers innovative methods for evaluating economic instruments to foster low-carbon rural development. In addition to publishing, he has undertaken consultancy work, adding applied dimensions to his academic contributions, and actively collaborates across research areas that bridge policy, economics, and environmental governance. His interdisciplinary interests situate him at the nexus of economic theory and practical policy, with a consistent focus on delivering scalable solutions for sustainable growth. By integrating financial analysis with environmental priorities, Huang contributes to both theoretical discourse and real-world policy development, aligning academic inquiry with pressing global sustainability goals. His trajectory reflects a clear vision for impactful research that not only advances scholarly debates but also informs actionable strategies for governments, industries, and communities working toward ecological balance and sustainable futures.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications:

Huang, H. (2025). Unlocking ESG performance: How qualified foreign institutional investors enhance corporate sustainability in China’s capital markets. Sustainability.

Huang, H. (2025). The impact and mechanisms of artificial intelligence on green economic efficiency: Empirical evidence from China’s GTFP improvement. Journal of the Knowledge Economy.

Huang, H. (2024). Unlocking ESG performance through intelligent manufacturing: The roles of transparency, green innovation, and supply chain collaboration. Sustainability.

Dr. Matthew Oware | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at University of Richmond | United States

Dr. Matthew Oware is a distinguished Full Professor of Sociology at the University of Richmond, recognized for his influential contributions to the social sciences, particularly in the areas of race, gender, popular culture, and the sociology of the Black family. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Indiana University, Bloomington, and has since developed a strong academic profile marked by publications, public engagement, and teaching excellence. His professional experience spans years of research and teaching, with a focus on examining how hip hop and rap music function as cultural spaces for exploring racial identity, masculinity, and multiracial experiences. He has authored the widely cited monograph I Got Something to Say: Gender, Race, and Social Consciousness in Rap Music and has published in reputed journals such as the Journal of Black Studies, Journal of African American Studies, Poetics, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity, and Children and Youth Services Review. His research interests include race, popular culture, gender, masculinities, multiracial identity, and the Black family, with particular attention to how these themes manifest in cultural production and social consciousness. He is skilled in qualitative analysis, critical theory, and cultural sociology, applying these approaches to generate impactful insights that bridge academic and public discourse. In addition to scholarly journals, his work has reached broader audiences through contributions to outlets like Newsweek, CNN, and The Conversation. Dr. Matthew Oware’s academic impact is reflected in his research metrics, with 2 citations by 2 documents, 4 documents published, and an h-index of 1, demonstrating an emerging but meaningful presence in sociological research. His professional service includes active membership in the American Sociological Association, and he is widely recognized for mentoring students and contributing to public dialogue on race and culture. Overall, Dr. Matthew Oware’s career reflects deep scholarly commitment, public engagement, and leadership potential, making him a deserving figure whose future research promises to expand the global impact of social sciences.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications:

Oware, M. (2018). I got something to say: Gender, race, and social consciousness in rap music. Palgrave Macmillan.

Oware, M. (n.d.). Race and space in rap: Conceptions of (multi)racial identity and urban life in rap music. Journal of Arts and Urban Development.

Oware, M. (n.d.). Rap music and the construction of Black masculinities. Journal of Black Studies.

Oware, M. (n.d.). Multiracial identity in hip hop culture: Performing difference and belonging. Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.

Oware, M. (n.d.). Youth, race, and resistance in hip hop narratives. Children and Youth Services Review.

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