William Ben Gunawan | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Mr. William Ben Gunawan | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

William Ben Gunawan | PPM School of Management | Indonesia

Mr. William Ben Gunawan, S.Gz, M.M, CFTR, is an emerging scholar and professional in management, finance, and business analysis, currently affiliated with INTI International University and Yayasan PPM in Jakarta, Indonesia. With a background in nutrition and a strong academic foundation in management and business administration, he combines analytical precision with strategic insight. He holds degrees in Accounting, Management, and Business Administration from Asia Cyber University, PPM School of Management, and INTI International University, achieving outstanding academic performance. Professionally, he has served as a Cash Management and Financing Intern at PT Pertamina Gas and as a Marketing Analyst Staff at Yayasan PPM, where he contributed to financial verification, strategic planning, and brand positioning projects. His research focuses on finance, investment, sustainability, and business strategy, with multiple publications in reputable journals covering topics such as capital structure, artificial intelligence, sustainable business practices, and financial performance analysis. Recognized for his scholarly excellence, he has received numerous national and international awards, including Best Paper and Best Presenter distinctions across academic conferences. He is also a recipient of the International Postgraduate 100% Scholarship and The Future Leader Award. Holding certifications such as Certified Fundamental Tax Reporting (CFTR), Registered Technical Analyst (RTA), and Green Digital Talent, Mr. Gunawan exemplifies intellectual rigor, leadership, and dedication to advancing sustainable and data-driven business practices.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Gunawan, W. B. (2025). The interlink between capital structure, sales growth, and sustainable growth rate: Comparative insights from IDX Growth and IDX Sharia Growth. Klabat Accounting Review, 6(2), 81–93.

2. Gunawan, W. B., & Tobing, A. C. I. L. (2025). Strategic digital transformation of Agradaya: A case study in Indonesian agriculture. Indonesian Journal of Public Management, 1(1).

3. Abadi, M. N. P., Basrowi, R. W., Gunawan, W. B., Arasy, M. P., Nurjihan, F., et al. (2025). Unraveling future trends in free school lunch and nutrition: Global insights for Indonesia from bibliometric approach and critical review. Nutrients, 17(17), 2777.

4. Gunawan, W. B. (2025). Cost of capital revisited: Trends and insights via bibliometric analysis and literature review. Klabat Journal of Management, 6(2), 135–150.

5. Gunawan, W. B. (2025). Elucidating Indonesia’s palm oil supply chain trends: A bibliometric approach. Journal of Sustainability, Society, and Eco-Welfare, 3(1), 1–20.*

Mr. Gunawan advances evidence-based, sustainable business practices by integrating financial analysis, strategic management, and data-driven insights. His work supports more resilient industries and informs policy and organizational decisions across Indonesia and beyond.

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