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.

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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.

Prof. Laurence Kaufmann | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at University of Lausanne | Switzerland

Prof. Laurence Kaufmann, a highly accomplished scholar in the field of social sciences, currently serves as a Full Professor of sociology of communication and culture at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and is also an Associate Researcher at the Centre d’études des mouvements sociaux, EHESS, Paris. She earned her Ph.D. in Social Sciences with highest honors from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, Paris, and the University of Lausanne, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at prestigious institutions including the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Michigan, and Harvard University, which enriched her expertise in linguistics, philosophy, cognitive science, and sociology. Her professional career reflects a deep engagement with the study of public opinion, collective emotions, social cognition, and the sociology of communication, as evidenced by her leadership in numerous Swiss National Science Foundation projects on themes such as pandemics, social interaction, and collective identities. Prof. Laurence Kaufmann’s research interests span phenomenology, normativity, political sociology, and the cognitive foundations of social life, combining empirical studies with theoretical innovation. She possesses advanced research skills in interdisciplinary methods, qualitative and discourse analysis, and the integration of social theory with cognitive science. With 392 citations by 285 documents, 32 publications, and an h-index of 10, her academic impact is notable, further strengthened by her extensive contributions to top journals including Sociological Theory, Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Cultural Sociology, and Revue française de sociologie, along with edited volumes and monographs that have shaped contemporary debates on society and culture. Recognized for her leadership in international collaborations and for fostering intellectual exchange across disciplines, she continues to advance critical inquiry into how collective experiences and public spheres are constituted. In conclusion, Prof. Laurence Kaufmann’s distinguished career, scholarly excellence, and leadership in advancing innovative and impactful research make her highly deserving of recognition, as her contributions have significantly enriched sociology and continue to influence global discussions on communication, cognition, and the social imagination.

Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications:

Kaufmann, L. (2025). Discovering society, inventing sociology: Sieyès and the revolutionary origins of the sciences of society. Sociological Theory.
Kaufmann, L. (2023). La quadrature du cercle: Commun, communauté et immunité. Revue du Mauss.
Kaufmann, L. (2020). Processus sociaux et types d’interaction, Pierre Livet et Bernard Conein. Paris: Hermann.

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