Gihan Ali | Accounting and FinTech | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Gihan Ali | Accounting and FinTech | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University | Saudi Arabia

Assist. Prof. Dr Gihan Ali is an Assistant Professor in business and accounting disciplines with expertise spanning financial accounting, FinTech, and machine learning–driven analytics. The candidate holds advanced academic qualifications in accounting and information technology, with research specializations in bankruptcy prediction, earnings quality, corporate disclosure, and intelligent financial models. Professionally, the nominee has served in academic leadership and teaching roles across business schools, contributing to curriculum development, quality assurance initiatives, postgraduate supervision, and interdisciplinary research projects integrating accounting with data science. Research contributions focus on predictive financial modeling, accounting analytics, and FinTech applications, supported by peer-reviewed publications and growing citation impact. The candidate has actively participated in academic review activities, undergraduate research evaluation forums, and institutional quality teams, demonstrating leadership beyond teaching. Professional development is strengthened through advanced certifications in machine learning and data analysis, reflecting a commitment to research innovation and methodological rigor. Overall, the nominee demonstrates strong scholarly potential, interdisciplinary research capability, and sustained contributions suitable for recognition through a competitive academic award.

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Vasiliki Basdekidou | Fintech | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vasiliki Basdekidou | Fintech | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece

Dr. Vasiliki Basdekidou is a dedicated researcher in financial economics, specializing in financial, equity, and bond markets. Currently, she is a post-doctoral student at the University of Macedonia, Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies in Thessaloniki, Greece. With a robust academic background and extensive research, Dr. Basdekidou has made significant contributions to the field of corporate finance, particularly in the context of economic crises and market efficiency.

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Educational Background 📚:

  • Ph.D. in Corporate Finance from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Economic Research Institute, Sofia, Bulgaria (2015)
  • Master’s in Economics (Financial Economics) from the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece (2005)
  • B.Sc. in Economics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece (2002)

Work Experience 💼:

  • Post-doctoral Student, University of Macedonia, Department of Balkan, Slavic & Oriental Studies, Thessaloniki, Greece

Research Interests 🔬:

  • Financial Economics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Equity and Bond Markets
  • Economic Growth Assessment
  • Sustainability and Entrepreneurship

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Dr. Basdekidou has been recognized for her in-depth empirical research on the Greek stock market, especially her doctoral dissertation on the functionality, returns, and efficiency of the market before and after the debt crisis.

Publications 📖:

Basdekidou, Vasiliki, et al. “The Use of DEA for ESG Activities and DEI Initiatives Considered as ‘Pillar of Sustainability’ for Economic Growth Assessment in Western Balkans.” Digital, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/digital4030029 Cited by 2 articles.

Basdekidou, Vasiliki, et al. “Empirical Model for Estimating Sustainable Entrepreneurship’s Growth Potential and Positive Outlook.” Baltic Journal of Modern Computing, 2023. DOI: 10.22364/bjmc.2023.11.1.11 Cited by 3 articles.