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.