Benoie Mathew | Smart City | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Benoie Mathew | Smart City | Best Researcher Award

Benoie Mathew at University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, India 

Summary:

Mr. Benoie Mathew is a seasoned project management professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, particularly with Petroleum Development Oman – Shell. He holds advanced degrees and certifications in management, business administration, and engineering. Currently serving as General Manager at Oman Metal Industries / ENFAB Intl, Mr. Mathew is committed to driving innovation and excellence in project delivery and operations. He has been recognized for his contributions to sustainable project development and has presented at various international conferences.

Profile:

Education:

Mr. Benoie Mathew is currently a Ph.D. researcher (part-time) in Management at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India (since 2022). He holds a Master’s in Business Administration with Commendation from the University of Bedfordshire, UK (2021). He completed an Executive Programme in Financial Risk & Investment Management from the Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta (IIM-C) in 2012 and earned a B.Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Calicut, India (1999).

Professional Experience:

As of February 2024, Mr. Mathew serves as the General Manager at Oman Metal Industries / ENFAB Intl, where he oversees company operations, ensures the delivery of innovative technology solutions, and drives business expansion. His responsibilities span leadership and management, operational oversight, client relations, financial management, strategic planning, technology and innovation, HSE & quality assurance, human resources, sales and marketing, and risk management.

From March 2022 to January 2024, he worked as the Portfolio Project Manager for North Rumaila – West Qurna, where he strategized gas fields portfolio projects, managed project lifecycles, and ensured compliance with governance and project execution standards. He has extensive experience in leading complex projects, utilizing tools like Primavera and SAP Finance, and managing relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Previously, Mr. Mathew spent over a decade with Petroleum Development Oman – Shell (August 2009 to November 2021) as the Front-end Development Manager & Project Delivery Manager. He collaborated with internal stakeholders and shareholders, managed contracts, delivered technical assurance, and implemented the world’s first economically viable wetland produced water treatment facility. He led significant projects such as the Marmul Polymer phase 3 and Nimr Reed Bed Project.

Research Interests:

Mr. Mathew’s research interests include project management, financial risk management, and innovative technology solutions in the energy sector. He is dedicated to advancing methodologies for project delivery, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

Awards & Recognitions:

  • Oil South Engineering Silver Award (2021)
  • Oil South Director Award (2016)
  • Engineering & Operations Director Award (2015)
  • Gold winner of PDO’s Chairman’s Award for Excellence (2013)
  • International recognitions for the Nimr Reed Bed Project such as the Oman Green Awards (2013) and MEED Quality Awards (2012).

Certifications:

  • Shell Certified SPA-1 (GPES Level 1A, 2015)
  • Technical Authority (TA-2) for Project Management (PDO, 2014)
  • Contract Holder Certification Scheme (PDO, 2010)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP, PMI, USA, 2007)

Conference Presenter & Discussion Panel:

Mr. Mathew has presented at numerous conferences, including:

  • SPE Middle East HSSE Development Conference & Exhibition (2014, Qatar)
  • IQPC’s Water Management in Oil & Gas Summit (2014, UAE)
  • Project Management Institute – Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC, 2013, Oman)
  • SPE Applied Technology Workshop (2012, Kuwait)

 

Publications:

 

Fan Yang | Digital Transformation Award | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Fan Yang, Digital Transformation Award, Best Researcher Award

Fan Yang at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Mrs. Fan Yang is a Ph.D. holder in Market Strategy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2022-2024) and holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Guizhou University of Finance and Economics (2016-2019) as well as a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Trade from Dezhou University (2012-2016). She has worked as a Teaching Director at Henan Hongxin Education (2019-2022) and as a Foreign Trade Specialist at Henan Kaisinuo Industrial Co., Ltd. (2022). She has also completed various internships related to business and finance and has conducted research on topics such as financial inclusion, digital transformation, and bank performance, with publications in reputable journals.

Profile:

Education:

Ph.D. in Market Strategy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2022.04 – 2024.11)

Master of International Business from Guizhou University of Finance and Economics (2016.09 – 2019.06)

Bachelor of International Economics and Trade from Dezhou University (2012.09 – 2016.06)

Professional Experience:

Mrs. Fan Yang is an accomplished professional with a strong background in business and academia. She holds a Ph.D. in Market Strategy from Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in the role of financial inclusion and digital transformation in banking. Prior to her doctoral studies, Mrs. Yang completed a Master’s degree in International Business at Guizhou University of Finance and Economics and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Trade from Dezhou University.Throughout her career, Mrs. Yang has gained diverse experience through internships and various roles. She has worked as a Recruitment Clerk and Party Office Clerk at Guizhou University of Finance and Economics, providing valuable administrative support and insight into higher education operations. Additionally, she served as a Foreign Trade Specialist at Henan Kaisinuo Industrial Co., Ltd., where she developed expertise in international business practices and trade dynamics.Mrs. Yang’s contributions extend beyond her professional roles. Her research on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and bank performance has been published in reputable journals, highlighting her deep understanding of these complex topics. Furthermore, her experience as a Teaching Director at Henan Hongxin Education demonstrates her leadership skills and ability to manage educational programs effectively.Overall, Mrs. Fan Yang’s combination of academic achievements, practical experience, and research contributions make her a highly skilled professional capable of excelling in diverse environments within academia and business.

Research Interest:

Mrs. Fan Yang’s research interests encompass a wide range of topics within the realm of business and finance. She is particularly interested in exploring the impact of financial inclusion and digital transformation on banking practices, with a focus on risk management, non-interest income dynamics, and overall bank performance. Additionally, Mrs. Yang is keen on investigating the role of technology in enhancing financial services, including areas such as fintech innovation, digital banking strategies, and the adoption of blockchain technology in financial institutions. Her research agenda also includes studying the implications of globalization on international trade and investment, with an emphasis on developing strategies for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing global market. Overall, Mrs. Fan Yang’s research interests reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge in key areas that drive economic growth and sustainability in today’s interconnected world.

Publication Top Noted:

Role of financial inclusion and digital transformation on bank credit risk

  • Authors: Yang, F., Masron, T.A.
  • Journal: Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 91
  • Pages: 101934
  • DOI: [This link is disabled.]
  • Citations: 0

Does financial inclusion moderate the effect of digital transformation on banks’ performance in China?

  • Authors: Yang, F., Masron, T.A.
  • Journal: Cogent Economics and Finance
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 11(2)
  • Pages: 2267270
  • DOI: [This link is disabled.]
  • Citations: 1

Jin Zhang | Big Data and Research Methods

Prof Dr. Jin Zhang : Leading Researcher in Big Data and Research Methods

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States.

Congratulations, Prof Dr. Jin Zhang, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Profile: Scopus

Education:
  • University of Pittsburgh, School of Information Sciences  Ph.D.
  • Wuhan University, Department of Information Science M.S.
  • Wuhan University, Department of Information Science B.S.
Employment and Working Experience:
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies Professor, 2010-
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies Associate Professor, 2004-2010
Honors and Awards:
  • ASIS&T Distinguished Member (2021)
  •  Outstanding Paper Award The Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters  (2015)
  • Emerald Outstanding Reviewer Award (2013)
Computer Experience:
  • Programming languages: SQL, Visual Basic, SPSS, Visual C++ (MFC) and Java.
Professional Societies:
  • American Society for Information Science and technology- 1999 ACM member
  • The ASIS&T Awards & Honors Committee, 2001
  • The ASIST Research Award Committee, 2002
  • ASIST Wisconsin Chapter treasure, 2000-2003
  • ASIST Wisconsin Chapter Chair, 2004-2005
Publications:

Journal papers:

  • Zhao, Y.M., Wu, M. R., and Zhang, J. (2023). Identifying the Driving Factors of Word Co-occurrence: A Perspective of Semantic Relations. Scientometrics, 128, pp. 6471–6494.
  • Zhang, J. and Chen, J.Y. (202X). Investigation of Library Job Demands and Requirements through the Lens of the Job Market.  The Journal of Library Administration, XX(X), XX-XX. Accepted.
  • Zhang, J. and Chen, J.Y. (202X). Skill Analysis of Library and Information Science Professionals. The Journal of Librarianship & Information Science, XX(X), XX-XX. Accepted.
  • Zhang, J., Le, T.W., and Chen, J.Y. (2023). Investigation of Essential Skills for Data Analysts: An Analysis Based on LinkedIn. The Journal of Global Information Management, 31(1), 1-21.
  • Zhu, Y.F.  and Zhang, J. (20XX). An optimization analysis of the subject directory system on the MedlinePlus portal – an investigation of children related health topics. Knowledge Organization, X(X), pp XX-XX. Accepted.
  • Wang, Y.Y. and Zhang, J. (2023). A Study on User-Oriented Subjects of Child Abuse on Wikipedia: A Temporal Analysis of Wikipedia History Versions and Traffic Data”, Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, e43901.
  • Zhang, J., Wolfram, D., and Ma, F.C. (2023). The Impact of Big Data on Research Methods in Information Science.  Data and Information Management, 7(2), pp. 100038.
  • Chen, Y., Lin, H., Zhang, J., and Zhao, Y. (XXXX). Online Health Information Consumers’ Learning across Health-Related Search Tasks from the Perspective of Retrieval Platform Switching. Journal of Information Science, Accepted.
  • Zhao, Y. & Zhang, J. (2023). Social Networks and Analytics. In J. Wang (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Data Science and Machine Learning (pp. 2528-2538). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-9220-5.ch152.
  • Zhao, Y.M., Wu, L.R., Zhang, J., Le, T.W. (2021). How Questions’ Characteristics Affect Their Answer Outcome in Social Question and Answer Websites. The Journal of Global Information Management, 29(6), pp 1-21.
  • Omwando B., and Zhang, J. (2021). Analysis of Malaria Information on a Social Media Platform, HCI International 2021, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 12796, 298-316.

Selected conference papers:

  • Wang, Y.Y, and Zhang, J. (2024) A Study on Health Consumers’ Emotional Responses to Asthma-Related Videos on YouTube, iConference 2024 – Wisdom, Well-being, Win-win Virtual Academic Program: 15-18 April, 2024. Onsite Academic Program in Changchun, China: 22-26 April, 2024.
  • Bozkurt, S., Hong, Y., Goddard, M., Kahn, E. C., and Zhang, J. (2024). Advancing Patient-Centered Radiology Reporting Through AI: Best practices for Utilizing Natural Language Processing with Patient Friendly Terminologies, ISKO 2024 Conference,  March 20-22, 2024, Wuhan, China.
  • Omwando B., and Zhang, J. (2021). Analysis of Malaria Information on a Social Media Platform, HCI International 2021, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, volume 35, 12796.
  • Zhao, Y., Chen, Y., Zhang, J., Dong, Q., Cao, G., & Zhang, Z. (2019). How did people feel during the Zika virus breakout? A sentiment analysis of Zika virus related posts on Yahoo! Answers. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 56(1), 849–851.

Books / Book Chapters:

  • Zhang, J. (2009). Chapter “The challenges, opportunities, and futures of information retrieval visualization”, in the book Information Resources Plan and Knowledge Science Advances, (pp. 219-240).  Wuhan University Press.
  • Zhang, J. (2008). Visualization for Information Retrieval, Springer.
  • Zhang, J. (2005). Chapter “Information Retrieval for Visualization” in the book Knowledge Technique and Application,  Science and Technology Documentation Publisher, pp. 431-460.

May your efforts cultivate a future where the skies are not only filled with innovation but are also fortified against the challenges that technological progress may bring.

Wishing you continued success in your endeavors to secure the future of Big Data and Research Methods.

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