Dr. Shu Tang | Management Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shu Tang | Management Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shu Tang | PhD candidate | Pukyong National University | China

Academic Background

Shu Tang is currently pursuing a PhD in Management at the Graduate School of Management of Technology, Pukyong National University in the Republic of Korea. Prior to this, Shu Tang completed a Master of Laws in Economics at Jilin Normal University and a Bachelor of Economics in Finance at Liaoning Technical University. This strong academic foundation combines rigorous economic theory with practical management applications, preparing Shu Tang for advanced research and analytical problem-solving in the field of business and economics.

Research Focus

Shu Tang’s research primarily explores the intersection of economic development, industrial transformation, and talent cultivation. The work emphasizes strategies for upgrading traditional manufacturing industries through digital innovation and e-commerce, as well as predicting energy market trends using quantitative models. Shu Tang is particularly interested in applied research that integrates governmental, academic, and enterprise collaboration to foster local economic growth and workforce development.

Work Experience

Shu Tang has actively engaged in research projects focusing on regional economic development and talent training. This includes studies on the industrial transfer demonstration zones and strategies for upgrading traditional manufacturing industries. Shu Tang has also explored innovative approaches for e-commerce talent training and investigated contemporary family education practices, highlighting an interdisciplinary approach to social and economic challenges.

Key Contributions

Shu Tang has made significant contributions in both applied economics and social sciences. This includes developing models for predicting natural gas prices, analyzing regional industrial transformation strategies, and proposing practical pathways for cultivating talent in emerging sectors. These contributions bridge theoretical research and practical implementation, providing actionable insights for policy-makers, educational institutions, and local enterprises.

Awards & Recognition

Shu Tang has been recognized as an outstanding graduate of Jilin Normal University and has received multiple accolades for academic excellence, including a university-level scholarship and awards in provincial market research competitions. These honors reflect a consistent record of high achievement and dedication to advancing knowledge in economics and management.

Professional Roles & Memberships

Shu Tang actively participates in academic and research communities, collaborating with local governments, universities, and industry associations. Through these roles, Shu Tang contributes to applied research initiatives that promote regional development and educational innovation. Participation in research planning projects has fostered a strong network of professional relationships and strengthened expertise in policy-driven economic analysis.

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Featured Publications

Tang, S. (2025). An applied study on predicting natural gas prices using mixed models. Energies, 18, 5303.

Impact Statement / Vision

Shu Tang aims to advance research that supports sustainable economic development and talent cultivation in rapidly transforming industries. By integrating analytical models with practical policy insights, Shu Tang seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world economic solutions, fostering innovation and growth in regional and industrial contexts.

Dr. Panagiotis Marhavilas | Management Systems | Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Panagiotis Marhavilas | Management Systems | Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Panagiotis Marhavilas, Electrical & Computer Engineer (Dipl. Eng., MSc, PhD x2), Laboratory Teaching & Research Staff Member, Department of Production & Management Engineering , Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Dr. Panagiotis Marhavilas is a distinguished Electrical and Computer Engineer with dual PhDs—one in Health & Safety Management Systems and another in Space Science & Technology. Currently serving as a Laboratory Teaching and Research Staff Member at the Department of Production & Management Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, he brings over a decade of academic excellence and research leadership. His work spans EU-funded projects, curriculum development, and editorial roles in prestigious journals. Recognized for risk analysis and occupational safety, Dr. Marhavilas has published widely and actively contributes to both scientific innovation and public policy development.

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Marhavilas holds a Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering, an MSc, and two PhDs—one focused on Health & Safety Management Systems and the other in Space Science and Technology. His academic journey is marked by interdisciplinary rigor, combining engineering with complex analytical systems. His education is rooted in research excellence and aligns with high-impact projects in collaboration with ESA, NASA, and EU-funded platforms. These qualifications form the backbone of his technical proficiency and innovative capacity in fields such as electrodynamics, occupational safety, and space data analysis.

💼 Professional Experience

With over 10 years in academia and research, Dr. Marhavilas is currently a faculty member at Democritus University of Thrace. He has played critical roles in policy analysis, EU-funded projects, and university administration. His consultancy work includes two industry-sponsored projects, and his earlier technical contributions to ESA/NASA missions (ULYSSES and VOYAGER) underscore his expertise in data analysis and space science. Beyond research, he mentors students, develops curricula, and chairs scientific committees at international conferences like RETASTE, reinforcing his commitment to education and innovation.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Marhavilas’ academic recognition includes editorial appointments in Sustainability (MDPI) and Discover Analytics (Springer Nature). He was selected as a Scientific Committee member for the RETASTE Conferences and has long been a committee member of Hellenic Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. While no formal individual awards are mentioned, his accolades include leadership roles in international collaborations and publication milestones in high-impact journals, signifying recognition by global academic and scientific communities.

🔬 Research Focus

His primary research areas include occupational health and safety, risk analysis, reliability in construction and industry, electrodynamics, and time series data analysis. His notable project, “System and Workplace Safety: Risk Analysis and Assessment – Probabilistic Approaches and Modelling”, funded by ETAA/TSMEDE, showcases his expertise in applied safety engineering. Additionally, his contributions to ESA and NASA missions and EU projects like SEPServer highlight his interdisciplinary research scope, merging engineering with space and computational science for robust data-driven solutions.

🧾 Conclusion

Dr. Panagiotis Marhavilas exemplifies academic excellence, interdisciplinary expertise, and commitment to public and workplace safety. His contributions—spanning from space science to health and risk management—are well-documented through over 100 Scopus-indexed publications and numerous conference presentations. His roles as guest editor, scientific committee member, and collaborator with international research agencies cement his position as a global thought leader in sustainable engineering. His nomination for the Distinguished Scientist Award reflects both his scholarly impact and societal contribution.

📚 Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: A new classification model of occupational risk for industries based on Bayesian networks
    Journal: Safety Science, 2022
    Cited by: 21 articles

  2. Title: A holistic safety analysis model using fuzzy cognitive maps
    Journal: Applied Sciences, 2020
    Cited by: 30 articles

  3. Title: Application of Probabilistic Safety Assessment in Occupational Systems
    Journal: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2019
    Cited by: 18 articles

  4. Title: A review of risk analysis and assessment methods in construction
    Journal: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2021
    Cited by: 27 articles

  5. Title: Risk assessment and sustainability in industrial systems: A modeling approach
    Journal: Sustainability (MDPI), 2023
    Cited by: 9 articles