Conference Speakers: Applied Research in Management, Economics & Accounting

Past Speakers

Presentation Title:
Technological Enhancements and Disruptive Paradigm Shifts in Management, Economics, and Accounting: How Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Social Media has Caused Noticeable Changes, Challenges, and Creative Improvements for Working Professionals

Dr. Bob Barrett is a Full Professor for the WEB School of Business at the American Public University in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA. He has been teaching online for more than 24 years and has prior live teaching background with holds a current U.S. state teaching licensure. Also, he holds several instructor/professor positions with other online schools in order to keep his currency in his field and works with a range of Learning Management Systems (LMS). He lectures both nationally and internationally on the topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a specialized in HR and MBA programs, Crisis Management, Knowledge Management, Online Learning, Training & Development, Strategic Management, and Intellectual Capital. His key research areas are the creation of knowledge management, intellectual capital, and human capital in the workplace, disability in the workplace and education, as well as having a specialization in the development of human resource departmental teams and preparing expatriates for work in the global market. He has spoke at more than 230 international conferences on each continent and serves on several conference advisory boards, as well as have served as the lead keynote speaker at a number of European and Asian conference. He believes that the field of online learning will be changing drastically over the next few years as Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a major component in all organizations, especially educational institutions.

Prof. Pedro Carlos Refkalefsky Loureiro

Prof. Pedro Carlos Refkalefsky Loureiro graduated in four fields (Economics, Business Administration, Communication, and Accounting), Pedro Carlos Refkalefsky Loureiro holds two master’s degrees: one from Universidad San Pablo and another from Universidade da Amazônia. A PhD student at Federal University of Pará, he is a professor at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Pará. He is a member of the Brazilian Society for Communication Research and serves as a counselor on the Regional Council for Administration. Podcast producer focused on regional development, economics, and innovation.

Dr. Slawomir Skiba

Dr. Slawomir Skiba is an academic teacher with 20 years of experience, doctor of economics, entrepreneur, graduate of Gdynia Maritime University and University of Gdansk in Poland. Academic interests: process approach to logistics, controlling in logistics, environmental challenges in logistics, environmental protection in seaports. Author of several scientific articles in the field of logistics and accounting.

Ms. Tran Phuong Nhu

Ms. Tran Phuong Nhu is a Graduate Student from the Department of Management Technology, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University in Rangsit, Thailand. She has been doing research in the field of Management Science and Industrial Engineering for more than 5 years and has previously completed two Bachelor degrees in the same field. One of them was in International Business and Innovation Management, from the Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Her key research areas are the different inventory models and policies, the conduction of B2B business and its supply chain network, and the innovative methods of inventory management in various industries. In the past year, she has attended a number of conferences and seminars, among which is the 6th International Conference in Management Science and Industrial Engineering (MSIE 2024) organized by ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) Singapore Chapter in Bangkok, Thailand. With years of knowledge in related fields and the eagerness to learn from fellow researchers, she is looking forward to hear about the latest development in the field of Management, Economics and Accounting.

Mr. Gia Bach Nguyen

Mr. Gia Bach Nguyen is an 11th grader at The Hill School in Pennsylvania, he is passionate about economics and loves learning more about the world. He enjoys exploring different perspectives and staying informed about global events. He is excited to continue his journey in understanding complex economic and global issues. He is currently conducting research with Vision Mentors Hanoi under the supervision of Azan Bukhari

Ms. Adrianna Karaś

Ms. Adrianna Karaś is a graduate of the Gdynia Maritime University, where she completed her master’s degree in Transport and Logistics in the Global Economy, and a graduate of the Polish Naval Academy, where she obtained an engineering degree in Marine Hydrography. Since 2018, she has been working as a research and teaching assistant at the Gdynia Maritime University, specializing in, among others, transport, innovation and modern technologies in ports and sea terminals.

Mrs. Teresia Debby

Mrs. Teresia Debby, a lecturer in the Management Department of the Economics Faculty of Parahyangan Catholic University, has received funding from the campus for her research. Her research interests include consumer behavior studies and technology adoption. She was also involved in the COVID-19 risk mitigation group’s project under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia. Currently, she is researching luxury brands, food waste, and SMEs in Indonesia.

Dr. Nelli Akylbekova

Nelli Ilyinichna Akylbekova, Doctor of Economics, Professor, head of the educational program “Management” of the Institute of Management and Business named after. A.A. Asanova of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Expert of the Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs “Sapattu Bilim”, has over 160 scientific publications. Area of interest: development of the social sector, education, health care system, demographic processes, development of tourism, financial system.

Ms. Milda Irhamni

Milda Irhamni is a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business – Universitas Indonesia (FEB UI). Milda was previously the Associate Director of Research at J-PAL Southeast Asia. Her research interests include economics of the environment in developing countries, early childhood education, and gender dimension in development. Milda earned her PhD from University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Mr. Guillaume Morlet

He is a third-year doctoral student at the ETH Zurich in the Department of Management, Technology and Economics. He passionate about causal inference methods and potential outcome models applications, mostly focusing on public policy evaluation.

aSS.PROF. Jorge Cerdeira

Jorge Cerdeira is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto and a researcher at its Institute of Sociology and Center for Economics and Finance. PhD in Economics, his main areas of research are: international business, international trade, international political economy and applied econometrics.

Ms. Modhi M. Alajmi

Modhi M. Alajmi is an academic instructor and faculty member in the Business Dept. in the College of Business Studies, PAAET, Kuwait. She holds an MBA degree from Cardiff University, UK. She has over 20 years of work experience. Ms. AlAjmi’s research interests include leadership and followership studies, stress and wellbeing, and human resources management studies. She was awarded full scholarships for master and PhD degrees. She holds the Train of Trainers certificate.

DR. Abdullah A. Aldousari

Dr. Abdullah A. Aldousari is an assistant professor of marketing at Kuwait University. He received his PhD in Marketing from Rutgers Business School – USA. He consulted with and held seminars and workshops for numerous businesses and public institutions. He specializes in entrepreneurial marketing, consumer behavior, and digital strategy.

aSS.PROF. Agnieszka-Wójcik-Czerniawska

Agnieszka Wójcik-Czerniawska, Associate Professor at SGH- Warsaw School of Economics, Department of Management and Finance. Visiting Professor at many foreign Universities in Europe (Italy, Spain, France) and World ( Peru, Kenya, Turkey, Georgia). The area of her research are connected with: modern finance, finance technology, digital currency, financial isolation, silver generation, circular economy, innovative marketing, society in digitalization world. The participant in many international conferences in all around the world. The keynote speaker in world conferences in: Milan, Turkey, Republic of South Africa, Ireland, Bahrain. She is cooperating with many scientist of the world. She knows more than twelve languages.

Mr. Shobhit Mittal

Shobhit Mittal, a distinguished expert in financial management and business operations at Dell, earned his MBA from Simon Business School, USA. Globally recognized for his significant contributions, he serves as a speaker and judge at international forums. His research focuses on financial and business planning, strategic management and decision-making, resource allocation, and enhancing organizational performance.

MR. Lucian Stanciu -Gorun

PhD student at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), Vice-president of the Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers(FPTR), Teacher at Geoagiu Agricultural Technological High School. Professional in the field of hospitality management with extensive experience in top executive positions in Romania and Austria. MBA, University Degree in economics, commerce, tourism and services.

Dr. Vasudev Das

Vasudev Das has a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences (AMDS) from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA. Dr. Das is a consummate scholar-practitioner of Leadership and Organizational Change (LOC). Dr. Das has authored over 35 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has extensive experience integrating spiritual technologies with management science. His recent Best Presentation Award-winning research at the London World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology conference is Sonic Therapeutic Intervention for Preventing Financial Fraud. Dr. Das’ research interests include kleptocracy de-escalation, leading change, and sonic therapeutic intervention.

Dr. Flávio Henrique Batista de Souza

Dr. Flávio Henrique Batista de Souza has Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Master in Electrical Engineering, in the Optimization research line at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Completed in June 2012). He Graduated in Information Systems from Faculdade Infórium de Tecnologia (2007). He is currently a University Professor at the University Center of Belo Horizonte (UNIBH) and UNA University Center. Advisor at Anima Educação. He has experience in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on Telecommunications Systems. He also acts as a technology consultant for micro-enterprises in various segments. Reviewer for IEEE Access Magazine. Researcher of Artificial Intelligence Applications and Mobile Applications focused on Health. He worked for 13 years in non-military satellite communications technology. Member of the Professional Ethics Committee of the University Center of Belo Horizonte (UNIBH). He is Google Trainer and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Keynote Speaker

Associate Professor Agnieszka Wójcik-Czerniawska

Department of Management and Finance, Warsaw School of Economics, Poland

Speech Title: “Paytech Innovative Payment Solutions”

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Mr.Kingsley Success Ikani

Mr.Kingsley Success Ikani is a doctoral student of Economics and Finance at the University of Economics, Katowice. Poland. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics. He has over 3 years experience in banking industries and currently works as a Fund Accounting/Valuations Specialist at Citibank. His fields of scientific interest are Economics and Finance.

Mr. Marvin Gindele

Mr. Marvin Gindele holds a dual master’s degree in economics and finance from the universities of Hohenheim, Germany and Pavia, Italy. Currently, he serves as a senior consultant in EY’s Valuation, Modeling & Economics department and pursues his doctoral studies at HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. His primary research focus revolves around corporate finance.

Prof. Tetiana Paientko

Prof. Tetiana Paientko is a professor at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences of Economics and Techniques
(HTW-Berlin). She taught at universities in Ukraine, Poland, Spain, and the USA. Tetiana studied accounting and finance at Kyiv National Economic University. Currently, her research interests are corporate finance and financial market development.

Prof. Georgina Phillipina Coetzee

Prof. Georgina Phillipina Coetzee is currently a professor at Tshwane University of Technology. Before taking up this position, she was the Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa and a professor in Auditing at the University of Pretoria. She was the coordinator of the international accredited Centre of Internal Audit Excellence at the University of Pretoria, and has received numerous rewards, recognising her contribution to the programme and the profession; both from academia and the profession. She holds a PhD in Auditing and received NRF research accreditation since 2015 for her contribution to research in the fields of governance, auditing and risk management. She also received numerous research rewards. She was involved in various collaboration with practice, professional institutions and other tertiary institutions, such as the writing of text books (LexisNexis), supervising post graduate students, presenting the MPhil (in collaboration with GIBS and Erasmus University), reviewing research articles and other documents, developing CPD courses (both generic and tailor-made for institutions), developing training manuals, mentoring internal audit programmes (both nationally and internationally), serving on professional committees (nationally and internationally), conducting research for practice and the profession.

Keynote Speaker

Ass Prof. Sohl Timo Sebastian

Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at the Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).

Speech Title: “Investment frictions and diversification decisions: Evidence from chain organizations in Europe”

He obtained his Ph.D. in Management at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. Before joining UPF, He has been a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Strategic Management Department at IESE Business School and a visiting fellow at Texas A&M University.

His research interests include corporate strategy, diversification, market entry & exit, resource allocation & redeployment, and business model portfolios & innovation. His work has been published in leading management journals such as Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, and Academy of Management Discoveries, and has been awarded several prizes from the international research community, including the Corporate Strategy IG Best Paper Award from the Strategic Management Society and the Distinguished Paper Award from the Academy of Management.

Ms. Priscilla Oracca-Tetteh

Ms. Priscilla Oracca-Tetteh is a Ph.D. candidate reading Accounting at the University of Ghana
Business School. Her research focuses on how corporate governance and organizational resilience influence corporate sustainability performance.

Prof. Erekle Pirveli

Prof. Erekle Pirveli is a professor of accounting at the Caucasus School of Business, Caucasus University, Georgia. Recently, he chairs the Best Sustainability Award competition of BARTA, administered by the World Bank group in Georgia. His research concentrates on sustainability reporting and IFRS adoption effects, with a particular focus on emerging economies. He has been recognized as the top young scientist of Georgia by the Ministry of Education and Science and by Forbes Georgia 30 Under 30. He earned his PhD degree in accounting from the University of Bremen, Germany and has worked as post-doctoral scholar at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Dr. Gülşah Kulalı

Dr. Gülşah Kulalı Received Ph.D. degree in Finance in 2013 from Anadolu University, Turkey. Currently working as Assist. Prof. in dept. Of Business Administration at Anadolu University. Teaching Financial Management and Financial Mathematics at undergraduate level; International Financial Markets at graduate level. Research interest are FDIs, Value relevance studies, Institutional theory.

Dr. Ejona Duçi

Dr. Ejona Duçi is a Ph.D. Student at the Department of Accounting and Analysis at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. She is also a lecturer at the Department of Finance and Accounting at the University “Aleksandër Moisiu,” Durrës. Her taught subjects at the University are Principles of Finance, Principles of Accounting, Cost Analysis, Accountability Auditing, and controlling SMEs. She holds a B.Sc. in Finance Banking and an M.Sc. in Business Administration, Graduated in both study programs with Gold Medals. She is also responsible for financial affairs at her family business DUNI AGENCY, Durrës, Albania. Ph.D. (c). Ejona DUÇI is the author and co-author of several books like “Principles of Finance” and a monograph entitled “The impact of 2007-2010 Financial Crisis in Europe and Albania.”, and over ten publications in Scopus and Peer-reviewed journals. In addition, she has attended different national, regional, and international conferences.

Ms. Evelina Savickaitė-Kazlauskė

As a PhD student and lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Management at Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania), She specialises in researching positive organisational behaviour and scholarship, with a focus on positive psychological resources, strengths-based approaches and coaching within organisations.

Miss. Kamila Fałat

Miss. Kamila Fałat is a PhD candidate in economics and finance at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business in Poland. Her PhD research focuses on the measurement and assessment of the effectiveness of an informatics infrastructure project in a multinational manufacturing corporation. She works as a senior financial analyst for 3M Corporation.

Dr. Panagiotis Tzavaras

Dr. Panagiotis Tzavaras is an Lecturer at the European University of Cyprus. He received the B.S. in Statistics and two M.S. degrees. The first one in Telematics Management and the second in Management information system. The Ph.D. degree in Social Media is from National Technical University of Athens. His main research interests are: Social Media, eGovernment, Digital Economy, Education.