Faisal Abbas | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Faisal Abbas | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Baba Guru Nanak University Nanakna Sahib | Pakistan

Dr. Faisal Abbas is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in Accounting and Finance, with a PhD from the University of Lahore, Pakistan. With over 15 years of teaching experience, he has contributed significantly to risk management, corporate finance, and banking research. An Academic Editor at PLOS ONE and Journal of Workplace Behavior, he boasts an h-index of 18 and 40+ publications in top-tier journals (WOS, Scopus, ABDC).

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Research Excellence & Productivity:

    • Dr. Faisal Abbas has published 35+ high-quality research articles indexed in Web of Science (SSCI, ESCI), Scopus, ABDC, and ABS.

    • His research themes encompass contemporary and impactful domains such as bank risk-taking, capital adequacy, financial regulation, economic freedom, and fintech, addressing both Islamic and conventional banking sectors.

    • He has maintained a consistent publication record with recognized journals such as Heliyon, Journal of Financial Research, Journal of Risk Finance, Kybernetes, Management Decision, and SAGE Open, among others.

  • Impact Metrics:

    • h-index of 18 and i10-index of 23, indicating solid research influence and citation strength.

    • Active on platforms like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID, ensuring transparent academic visibility and scholarly engagement.

  • Editorial & Peer Review Experience:

    • Serves as Academic Editor for PLOS ONE and Journal of Workplace Behavior, reflecting leadership in academic publishing.

    • Reviewed papers for 16 international journals, demonstrating his recognition as a domain expert.

  • International Recognition:

    • Recipient of the Best Paper Award at ICIBM-2020 and nominee for University Research Productivity Award 2020.

    • Participation and presentation at multiple international conferences confirm his active engagement with the global academic community.

Education 🎓

  • PhD in Accounting & Finance (2022), University of Lahore, Pakistan.
  • MPhil in Finance (2014), Imperial College of Business Studies, Lahore.
  • M.Com (2005), Bahauddin Zakariya University.
  • B.Com (2001), University of the Punjab.

Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor at Baba Guru Nanak University (2024–present).
  • Former roles at Muslim Youth University (HOD), National Defence University, and University of Central Punjab.
  • Supervised PhD/MS theses and taught advanced finance courses (Financial Derivatives, Risk Management, FinTech).

Research Interests On Economics🔍

  • Risk Management | Corporate Finance | Bank Capital Dynamics
  • Islamic vs. Conventional Banking | Financial Stability | Economic Freedom

Awards & Nominations 🏆

  • Best Paper Award at ICIBM-2020.
  • Nominated for University Research Productivity Award 2020.
  • Reviewer for 18+ WOS/Scopus journals.

Publications 📜

1. Title: The impact of bank capital, bank liquidity and credit risk on profitability in postcrisis period:‎ A comparative study of US and Asia
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shahid Iqbal, Aziz Bilal
Year: 2019
Citations: 252

2. Title: Dynamics of diversification and banks’ risk‐taking and stability: Empirical analysis of commercial banks
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shoaib Ali
Year: 2021
Citations: 53

3. Title: How Do Capital Ratios Affect Bank Risk-Taking: New Evidence From the United States
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Omar Masood, Shoaib Ali, Sohail Rizwan
Year: 2021
Citations: 47

4. Title: Does economic growth affect the relationship between banks’ capital, liquidity and profitability: empirical evidence from emerging economies
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shoaib Ali, Maqsood Ahmad
Year: 2021
Citations: 45

5. Title: The effect of bank capital buffer on bank risk and net interest margin: Evidence from the US
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shazaib Butt, Omar Masood, Kiran Javaria
Year: 2019
Citations: 40

6. Title: How do large commercial banks adjust capital ratios: empirical evidence from the US?
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Omar Masood
Year: 2020
Citations: 39

7. Title: A comparison of financial performance in the banking sector: Some evidence from Pakistani commercial banks
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Muhammad Tahir, Mutee-ur-Rahman
Year: 2012
Citations: 36

8. Title: Economics of loan growth, credit risk and bank capital in Islamic banks
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shoaib Ali
Year: 2021
Citations: 33

9. Title: The role of bank liquidity and bank risk in determining bank capital: Empirical analysis of asian banking industry
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shahid Iqbal, Aziz Bilal
Year: 2020
Citations: 30

10. Title: Economics of capital adjustment in the US commercial banks: empirical analysis
Authors: Faisal Abbas, Shoaib Ali, Ghulame Rubbaniy
Year: 2021
Citations: 29

Conclusion 🌟

Dr. Abbas is a prolific scholar bridging academia and industry through rigorous research on financial systems’ stability. His editorial roles, awards, and global collaborations (Hong Kong RGC grants) underscore his impact. Future work explores green finance and IFRS challenges.

Hafeez Ullah | Economics | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Hafeez Ullah | Economics | Excellence in Research

Postdoc | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

Dr. Hafeez ullah is a distinguished researcher and academic in the fields of accounting, corporate finance, and green finance. With a strong background in financial analysis and sustainability, he has contributed extensively to financial risk assessment and economic development research. His expertise spans financial distress prediction, corporate governance, and environmental finance, making him a sought-after scholar in global academic circles.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

✅ Strong Academic Background

  • Completed Ph.D. in Accounting and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a prestigious institution.
  • Holds an MBA/M.Phil. in Finance, indicating a solid foundation in financial research.

✅ Extensive Research Contributions

  • Over 16 high-impact publications in SSCI/SCIE-indexed journals covering topics like financial distress, green finance, and corporate sustainability.
  • Many papers published as the first author or corresponding author, showing leadership in research.
  • Research in multidisciplinary areas such as corporate finance, green innovation, and economic sustainability, which align with global academic and policy priorities.

✅ Recognized Reviewer & Editorial Member

  • Serves as a reviewer for over 10 reputable international journals (Springer, SAGE, Emerald, etc.), reflecting expertise in research evaluation.
  • Holds editorial positions, including Associate Editor of Management Science and Business Decisions, further proving academic leadership.

✅ Grants and Funding

  • Received funding from the National Science Foundation of China (NSFC), which is highly competitive and demonstrates research excellence.
  • Secured a Chinese Government Scholarship, showing recognition at the national level.

Education 🎓

Dr. Hafeez ullah earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from the College of Management, Ocean University of China (2017-2022). He holds an MBA/M.Phil. in Finance from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (2011-2015) and a B.Com in Commerce from the same institution (2009-2011). His postdoctoral research was conducted at Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Experience 💼

Dr. Hafeez ullah has extensive teaching and research experience. He served as a Lecturer at Government College of Commerce, D.G. Khan, Pakistan (2011-2013), where he taught financial accounting and supervised students. Additionally, he worked as a Research Coordinator at the SCO-Pakistan China Center in Qingdao (2021). His role involved financial research coordination and strategic analysis.

Research Interests On Economics 📚

His research interests include accounting, corporate finance, green finance, technological innovation, and financial sustainability. He has worked extensively on economic growth models, financial distress prediction, and corporate governance. His studies focus on financial risk policies and their implications for sustainable economic development.

Awards 🏆

  • 2023: Morn-Star Postdoc Award, Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
  • 2022: Best Youth Participation Award, Looking China International Youth Film Project.
  • 2022: Third Prize in Standing China New Era Essay, Photography & Short Video Contest.
  • 2021: Excellent Reviewer Award, China Finance Review International, Emerald Insight.
  • 2015: Best Teaching Award, Association for Academic Quality (AFAQ), Pakistan.

Publications 📰

  • How external debt led to economic growth in South Asia: A policy perspective analysis from quantile regression
    Authors: M Mohsin, H Ullah, N Iqbal, W Iqbal, F Taghizadeh-Hesary
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 227

  • Multidimensional perspective of green financial innovation between green intellectual capital on sustainable business: the case of Pakistan
    Authors: H Ullah, Z Wang, M Mohsin, W Jiang, H Abbas
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 138

  • Nexus between IT capability and green intellectual capital on sustainable businesses: evidence from emerging economies
    Authors: H Ullah, Z Wang, S Bashir, AR Khan, M Riaz, N Syed
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 83

  • Multidimensional perspective of firms’ IT capability between digital business strategy and firms’ efficiency: A case of Chinese SMEs
    Authors: Z Wang, M Rafait Mahmood, H Ullah, I Hanif, Q Abbas, M Mohsin
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 64

  • Association of financial distress and predicted bankruptcy: The case of Pakistani banking sector
    Authors: H Ullah, Z Wang, MG Abbas, F Zhang, U Shahzad, MR Mahmood
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 53

  • Do entrepreneurial orientation and intellectual capital influence SMEs’ growth? Evidence from Pakistan
    Authors: MG Abbas, Z Wang, H Ullah, M Mohsin, H Abbas, MR Mahmood
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 30

  • The most consistent and reliable predictors of corporate financial choices in Pakistan: New evidence using BIC estimation
    Authors: U Shahzad, F Luo, J Liu, M Faisal, H Ullah
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 24

  • One belt one road influence on perishable food supply chain robustness
    Authors: H Abbas, L Zhao, N Faiz, H Ullah, J Gong, W Jiang
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 19

  • Impact of Advertising on Brand Image: Evidence from Southern Punjab Pakistan
    Authors: AK Sanwal, H Ullah
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 14

  • Effect of dividend announcement on stock prices in banking industry of Pakistan
    Authors: N Iqbal, N Ahmad, H Ullah, A Abbas
    Year: 2014
    Citations: 14

Conclusion 📈

Dr. Hafeez ullah’s contributions to financial research and corporate sustainability continue to make a significant impact. His dedication to innovative financial models and economic stability has positioned him as a leading scholar in his field. With an extensive list of publications and academic engagements, he remains committed to advancing research in accounting, corporate finance, and green finance on a global scale.