Huali Sun | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award | 13510

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Prof Huali Sun | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof Huali Sun, Shanghai University, China

Prof. Huali Sun, a distinguished Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the School of Management, Shanghai University, is a leading scholar in control theory, operations research, and decision science. With a Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and international experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Missouri, he has led numerous national and provincial research projects. Prof. Sun has published over 80 high-impact papers, authored key management texts, and contributed nationally recognized case studies. His research has directly influenced public policy, with multiple consultation reports adopted by government bodies. A dedicated mentor, he has guided over 80 postgraduates to academic excellence.

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Huali Sun began his academic journey with a keen interest in the analytical and systemic aspects of management science and control theory. He pursued and completed his Ph.D. in Control Theory and Control Engineering from the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University, laying a strong theoretical and methodological foundation for his future research endeavors.

Driven by curiosity and academic excellence, Prof. Sun further broadened his global academic exposure by serving as a senior visiting scholar at the University of Missouri, USA, in 2014. This international experience helped refine his interdisciplinary approach and instilled in him a global perspective on solving real-world management and engineering problems.

👨‍🏫 Professional Endeavors

Prof. Sun is a full-time Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the School of Management, Shanghai University, where he has been instrumental in shaping research, teaching, and academic service. With an exceptional teaching record and mentoring dedication, he has been twice recognized as an Excellent Full-time Tutor for undergraduates at Shanghai University’s Community College in 2021 and 2022.

Throughout his academic tenure, he has taken leadership in developing research-driven academic culture, mentoring students, and contributing significantly to institutional development through consultancy, administration, and collaborative projects.

He was also honored as an Outstanding Party Member of the School of Management in 2016, demonstrating not only scholarly excellence but also service to academic and civic communities.

📊 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Sun’s research stands at the intersection of management operations research, systems engineering, and decision sciences. He has successfully hosted three National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) projects and contributed to a sub-project of a Major National Social Science Foundation initiative.

Beyond national-level funding, he has led and participated in numerous provincial and municipal projects, including:

  • Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences projects

  • Shanghai Philosophical and Social Sciences Series

  • Shanghai Youth Projects

  • SMSTC Soft Science Research Projects

  • Key innovation initiatives from the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission

His academic focus includes decision-making under uncertainty, logistics systems, production economics, and innovation strategy — areas vital to economic planning and industrial modernization.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Prof. Sun’s excellence in teaching, research, and service has earned him numerous accolades, including:

  • Outstanding Party Member (2016)

  • Excellent Tutor Awards (2021, 2022)

  • Repeated recognition for guiding postgraduates who have won national scholarships, Shanghai Outstanding Graduate Awards, and Shanghai University’s top honors

His work has also influenced public policy, with over 10 consultation reports adopted by central and municipal authorities. Notably, one of his consultation reports received direct instruction from a national leader, and four others drew attention from provincial-level leadership — a rare and prestigious acknowledgment for academic consultancy.

🌐 Impact and Influence

Prof. Sun’s contributions extend beyond academia into policy-making, institutional strategy, and applied innovation. His work has had real-world implications in optimizing urban systems, improving decision-making frameworks in public institutions, and fostering innovation in business management.

As a supervisor, he has guided over 80 postgraduates, many of whom have gone on to secure prominent positions in academia, government, and industry. His leadership has created a thriving academic community that emphasizes rigor, relevance, and responsibility.

🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Huali Sun is recognized not just for what he has achieved, but for what he continues to build. His ongoing goals include:

  • Expanding research in digital transformation and intelligent decision systems

  • Nurturing interdisciplinary collaborations between engineering, data science, and management

  • Elevating the global visibility of Chinese academic research in systems and control engineering

  • Shaping the next generation of thought leaders in operations and management science

He remains committed to innovation-driven teaching and practice-focused scholarship, ensuring his legacy as a trailblazer in Chinese management academia continues to inspire.

✍️ Publication Top Note

📘A robust and multi-period model for an emergency logistics network considering the risk of disruptions

Author: Huali Sun, Yao Huang, Qianqian Chang and Jiamei Li

Journal: RAIRO – Operations Research

Year: 2025

📘Analysis of transportation CO2 emission efficiency in the Yangtze River Economic Belt in China

Author: Huali Sun, Boyu Zhou, Zeping Li, Xinyi Li & Yaofeng Xue

 

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

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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