Wei Chi | Business | Most Cited Author Award

Prof. Wei Chi | Business | Most Cited Author Award

professor, Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, China

Chi Wei is a tenured professor in the Department of Leadership and Organization Management at Tsinghua University, Beijing. With over two decades of experience in academia, he has made significant contributions to the fields of human resources and organizational behavior. As the Director of the Tsinghua-Rice University Joint Research Center on Human Capital and Sustainable Innovation, Chi Wei combines rigorous research with practical applications to enhance workplace dynamics. 🌟

Publication Profile

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Education

Chi Wei earned his Ph.D. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota in 2003, following a B.A. in Economics from Renmin University of China in 1998. His educational background lays a solid foundation for his research and teaching endeavors in the area of management and organizational studies. 🎓

Experience

Since 2005, Chi Wei has held various positions at Tsinghua University, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (tenured since 2016) and now as a full Professor. He also serves as the Assistant Dean of the School of Economics and Management and was previously the Academic Director for the Master in Management program. His previous experience includes a position at Kansas State University in the USA. 📚

Research Focus

Chi Wei’s research primarily focuses on human capital, organizational behavior, and sustainable innovation. He explores the dynamics of workplace relationships and their impact on employee performance and organizational effectiveness. His studies often employ experimental methodologies to derive insights applicable to real-world business challenges. 🔍

Awards and Honours

Chi Wei has received numerous accolades for his scholarly contributions, including the Beijing Philosophy and Social Science Award (2023) and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Best Paper Award (2022). His excellence in teaching has been recognized with multiple Tsinghua SEM Teaching Awards and he was honored as the Best Employee of the Year in 2015. 🏆

Publication Top Notes

Set a Goal for Yourself? A Model and Field Experiment With Gig Workers

Prosocial imprint: CEO childhood famine experience and corporate philanthropic donation

Getting ahead or getting along? How motivational orientations forge newcomers’ cohort network structures, task assistance, and turnover

Haibo Wang | Business | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Haibo Wang | Business | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Head, Department of Human Resources, School of Business, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China

Haibo Wang is an Associate Professor from China with a passion for understanding organizational behavior and human resource management 👨‍🏫. His academic journey has led him to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate and master’s levels, where he shares his expertise in management, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship. With significant contributions to academic research, Haibo has become a recognized name in management studies, particularly in the hospitality and tourism sectors 🏨. His dedication to research and teaching has earned him several prestigious awards for both academic performance and teaching excellence 🏆.

Publication Profile

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Education

Haibo Wang holds a Ph.D. in Management from Lingnan College, Sun Yat-sen University (2018) 🎓. Before that, he completed his Master of Management at the School of Business Administration, Guangdong University of Finance and Economics in 2013. His academic foundation began with a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the Business School of Southwest University of Political Science and Law in 2010 📜.

Experience

Haibo Wang has gained diverse academic experiences, including serving as a visiting scholar at the University of South Australia (2015-2016) 🌏. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Management, Jinan University, contributing to the Business Administration Postdoctoral Mobile Station (2018-2021) 🔬. His hands-on experience spans organizational leadership, employee motivation, and task crafting, making his research both theoretical and practical.

Research Focus

Haibo’s research primarily focuses on organizational behavior, human resource management, and leadership dynamics 🧠. He investigates key issues such as task crafting, employee motivation, and the role of visionary leadership during crises. His work provides valuable insights into how organizations can foster innovation and manage interpersonal conflicts in workplace settings 🚀.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Haibo Wang has received numerous awards, such as the Second Prize for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence (2023) and Outstanding Research Performance Awards (2021-2023) 🏅. He was also honored with the First Prize for the 2022 Outstanding Human Resource Achievement Award by the Guangdong Human Resource Research Association 🌟.

Publication Top Notes

Is being intrinsically motivated a mixed blessing? The differential effects of daily intrinsic motivation on employee functioning (2025, Tourism Management) Cited by 1 article

When is there a cost associated with task crafting? An investigation into the interpersonal consequences of task crafting (2024, International Journal of Hospitality Management) Cited by 1 article

The differential effects of human resource management practices on organizational innovation: A meta-analytic examination (2023, International Journal of Manpower) Cited by 1 article

Seeing the big picture during the COVID‑19 pandemic: The spillover effects of visionary leadership on employees’ work‑to‑family conflict (2022, Current Psychology) Cited by 3 articles

Does customer mistreatment hinder employees from going the extra mile? The mixed blessing of being conscientious (2022, International Journal of Hospitality Management) Cited by 15 articles

Irfan Saleem | Entrepreneurship | Best Resercher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Irfan Saleem | Entrepreneurship | Best Resercher Award

Associate Professor, Sohar University Oman, Oman

Dr. Irfan Saleem is an esteemed academic with a wealth of experience in teaching, research, and administration across Gulf, Asian, and European institutions. A specialist in case study methodology, he has garnered accolades, including awards from the Emerald Case Study Writing Competition. His contributions extend to industry consultation and conducting webinars for Emerald Publishing and various research institutes. 📚🌍

Profile

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Education

Dr. Saleem holds a PhD from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France (2013-16), an MS in Management from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Pakistan (2006-08), and an MBA from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (2003-05). He is currently enrolled in an MS in Artificial Intelligence at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany. 🎓🇫🇷🇵🇰🇩🇪

Experience

Dr. Saleem is currently an Assistant/Associate Professor at Sohar University, Oman, where he also serves as the Faculty Research Coordinator and CED Member. His previous roles include Lecturer/Assistant Professor and Director of the BBA Program at UCP Business School Lahore, Deputy Registrar at KCW Lahore, Project Manager at IST Islamabad, and Program Officer at COMSATS University Islamabad. 🏫🗂️

Research Interests

Dr. Saleem’s research interests span Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation, Frugal Innovation, Family SMEs, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Organisational Behaviour. He collaborates with institutions like THM University of Applied Sciences, Sorbonne Business School, IU International University, and Prince Sultan University. 💡🔬

Awards

Dr. Saleem has received numerous awards, including prizes from the Emerald Case Study Writing Competition, underscoring his prowess in case study research and academic excellence. 🏆📜

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Saleem has published extensively in ranked journals. His notable works include:

Performance Appraisal in a Public Sector Firm: Testing Organisational Justice Theory in an Emerging Market (2025, International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, Scopus).

Linking Leader’s Avoidant Behavior to Counterproductive Work Behaviour: A Mediated Moderated Model (2023, Russian Psychological Journal).

The Interest Rate-Exchange Rate Nexus in China (2023, Economic Horizons Journal, Scopus).

When do Family Brand Personalities Lead to Brand Loyalty? (2021, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Scopus).

Beyond Diversity: Why Inclusion is Imperative for Boards to Promote Sustainability among Agile Non-Profit Organisations? (2021, International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, Scopus). 📑📰