July Villalba | Management and Accounting | Industry Impact Award

Prof. July Villalba | Management and Accounting | Industry Impact Award

Politecnico Grancolombiano | Colombia

Dr. July Alexandra Villalba Rodríguez, Ph.D. in Complex Thought (Multiversidad Real Edgar Morin, 2024), Magister in Innovation Management (Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, 2019), and Professional in International Business (Universidad Piloto de Colombia, 2014), has built a distinguished career as a program director, academic coordinator, and research-oriented educator. Her expertise bridges the domains of international business, innovation, and emerging technologies, fostering synergy between academia and industry. As a key academic partner in the Futurexpo Program, led by ProColombia, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, and the Politécnico Grancolombiano, Dr. Villalba has played a pivotal role in empowering Colombian entrepreneurs and business leaders to adopt digital innovation in their export strategies. Her national lectures on “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Market Research” have reached over 3,200 participants, including entrepreneurs, students, and representatives from productive sectors across more than 33 municipalities in Colombia. This initiative aims to strengthen the export capabilities of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), democratizing access to cutting-edge technological tools. In conclusion, the Futurexpo initiative under Dr. Villalba’s academic leadership exemplifies research with measurable industrial, social, and economic impact. It not only enhances Colombia’s global competitiveness but also promotes the responsible and strategic use of artificial intelligence within local industries. This project stands as a testament to how innovation, education, and technology integration can collectively drive sustainable business growth and national progress.

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Featured Publications

Villalba Rodríguez, J. A. (2021). Ciudades globales e innovación: Partiendo del concepto a la realidad actual empresarial de Colombia. En Análisis de la transformación digital (Cap. 6).

Villalba Rodríguez, J. A. (2021). Del método científico a la innovación empresarial: Una reflexión compleja desde la transdisciplinariedad. Mundo FESC, (21). ISSN 2216-0388.

Villalba Rodríguez, J. A. (2021). Innovación: De la teoría a la realidad empresarial de Colombia. En Análisis de la transformación digital (Cap. 8).

Villalba Rodríguez, J. A. (2020). La responsabilidad social empresarial frente a los beneficios tributarios y la imagen corporativa. Apuntes Contables, (27).

Jafar Hussain | Decison-Making | Outstanding Scientist Award | 13480

Prof. Jafar Hussain | Decison-Making | Outstanding Scientist Award 

Prof. Jafar Hussain, Nanchang Institute of Technology, China

Prof. Jafar Hussain, a distinguished academic at the Nanchang Institute of Technology, China, is a globally recognized expert in green technology economics, climate policy modeling, and sustainability analytics. With over 15 years of research and 4 years of teaching experience, he has authored more than 20 SSCI/SCI papers with a total impact factor exceeding 150, primarily in Q1 journals. Prof. Hussain currently serves as Professor and Director at multiple academic institutions, including Xian Innovation College and ORIC Guangdong, while also collaborating on national projects and serving on editorial boards of top-tier journals like Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. His work powerfully integrates data-driven modeling with actionable environmental policy insights.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Jafar Hussain began his academic journey in Pakistan with a strong focus on agricultural economics and environmental sustainability. He earned his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental and Resource Economics from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, where his research centered on food security, household socioeconomics, and sustainable resource use. His early theses explored the economic viability of tree plantations and nutritional status among marginalized rural populations, showcasing his early inclination toward socially responsible research.

He later pursued a Ph.D. in Theoretical Economics in China, where he focused on green technology implementation, pricing behaviors, and government emission reduction subsidies—a domain highly relevant to today’s climate and energy transition policies. His Ph.D. laid a strong analytical foundation in applying economics, game theory, and simulation modeling to sustainability challenges.

🏢 Professional Endeavors

Prof. Hussain currently holds multiple prestigious positions. He serves as a Professor at the School of Finance and Economics, Nanchang Institute of Technology, China. He also leads innovation and academic development as Director of Xian Innovation College of Yunan University and Director of ORIC at Guangdong ATV College of Performing Arts. Furthermore, he is a Visiting Researcher at the Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, reflecting his national and international academic influence.

With more than 15 years of research and 4 years of teaching experience, Prof. Hussain has taught a wide range of economics and statistics courses such as Basic Econometrics and Statistics for Business. His academic responsibilities extend beyond classrooms into Ph.D. and master’s supervision, currently mentoring graduate students at Harbin Institute and undergraduate students at Nanchang Institute.

🧪 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Hussain’s research focuses on the intersection of economics, climate policy, and sustainable development. He specializes in:

  • Green technology implementation modeling

  • Carbon neutrality strategies

  • Governmental subsidy optimization

  • Game theory applications in environmental decision-making

  • AI-based simulations in carbon reduction

  • Low-carbon city development and renewable energy awareness

He has authored over 20 SCI/SSCI-indexed articles, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 150, most in Q1 journals. His work, such as in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research, has made critical contributions to modeling optimal environmental regulations, emission-risk minimization, and climate adaptation policies.

Prof. Hussain also co-authored green technology assessments in production systems, showcasing the human dimensions of technology—including employee health, knowledge, and sustainability in industries.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

Prof. Hussain’s expertise has been acknowledged through multiple academic and research awards, including:

  • Best Researcher of the Year (2022–23)

  • Best Teacher of the Year (2021–22)

  • Shenzhen Government Outstanding Student Scholarship

  • Honorary Rosalind Member, UK Journal Organization

  • Best Reviewer for OMEGA: The International Journal of Management Science

He also serves as Guest Editor for globally ranked journals such as Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. His active editorial roles and reviews for numerous top-tier journals emphasize his authority and thought leadership in sustainability economics.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Prof. Hussain’s work resonates far beyond academia. He has collaborated on significant research grants like:

  • National Natural Science Fund of China (Grant No: 71831005)

  • Shenzhen Key Research Base in Humanities and Social Sciences (P191001)

His tools and models are being referenced for policy development, urban planning, and industrial reform. Notably, his insights on green bonds, carbon subsidies, and renewable energy investment behavior offer pragmatic blueprints for policymakers and green financiers.

He has also been a keynote speaker at over 30 international conferences, including in Spain, UAE, Germany, France, Finland, and Italy, where he delivered insights on sustainability, green manufacturing, AI for carbon neutrality, and clean energy systems.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Prof. Jafar Hussain is poised to further bridge the gap between environmental economics and policy-making through robust simulation tools, cross-border collaborations, and capacity-building projects. He is committed to exploring AI-driven models for carbon markets, smart grid optimization, and green supply chain modeling. His mentorship, publications, and collaborative networks ensure that his legacy will influence both academic theory and real-world sustainability transformations.

With his track record, Prof. Hussain represents a model of excellence in applied research, intercontinental collaboration, and sustainable development thought leadership.

✍️ Publication Top Notes


📘Optimal green technology investment and emission reduction in emissions generating companies under the support of green bond and subsidy

Author: J Hussain, CC Lee, Y Chen
Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change

Year: 2022


📘A green path towards sustainable development. Optimal Behaviour of duopoly game model with carbon neutrality instruments.

Author: J Hussain, CC Lee
Journal: Sustainable Development
Year: 2022

📘The optimal behavior of renewable energy resources and government’s energy consumption subsidy design from the perspective of green technology implementation

Author: CC Lee, J Hussain, Y Chen
Journal:  Renewable Energy
Journal: 2022