Yan Guo | Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Yan Guo | Economics | Research Excellence Award

Qujing Normal University | China

Yan Guo holds a Ph.D. in Management and serves as Department Chair at the School of Management, Qujing Normal University. With extensive executive experience in Fortune 500 companies, Yan Guo specializes in regional development between China and ASEAN, focusing on internationalization strategies in emerging markets. Research interests include innovation and sustainable development, digital transformation, cross-border organizational governance, and ESG practices and evaluation systems. Yan Guo has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge on governance frameworks and sustainability performance in emerging economies, employing advanced quantitative methodologies. Through academic leadership and research excellence, Yan Guo continues to support policy-relevant insights and strategic development initiatives that enhance institutional effectiveness, economic resilience, and sustainable growth across dynamic global markets.

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Multidimensional Governance and Sustainable Development in E7 Economies: A Quantile-Based Comparative Framework


– Sustainable Development

Liming Ge | Economics | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Liming Ge | Economics | Editorial Board Member 

Shanghai Jiaotong Univeristy | China

Dr. Ge Liming is an emerging scholar in Energy Economics, Regional Policy, and Environmental Sustainability, currently affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and guided by Adviser Shao Shuai. With a strong academic foundation built through a master’s degree from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and doctoral training at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, he has established himself as a high-achieving researcher, maintaining top academic standing  and earning multiple scholarships and honorary titles. His research output is widely recognized, reflected in 303 citations, 25 published documents, and an h-index of 10, highlighting his growing influence in the fields of energy policy and sustainability transitions. Dr. Ge possesses strong quantitative and empirical research capabilities, demonstrated through mastery of Stata, SPSS, ArcGIS, and EViews, and supported by professional certifications in accounting, securities, and information technology. He has participated in several major national and institutional research projects, contributing to studies on green development, energy productivity, industrial spatial governance, and pollution-economy interactions. His academic excellence is further evidenced by numerous competition awards, including top prizes in national contests on energy economics, mathematical modeling, and innovation. Dr. Ge has actively engaged with the academic community by presenting at prominent national forums and symposiums focused on economics, energy, environment, and regional development. Through rigorous research, interdisciplinary expertise, and sustained academic contributions, he continues to advance critical insights into energy efficiency, regional coordination, and sustainable development pathways.

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Ge, Liming (2025). The effect of low-carbon city construction on PM2.5: Evidence from China. Energy Economics.

Ge, Liming (2025). Impacts of global manufacturing transfer on energy intensity, consumption, and transition: An industry linkage perspective. Habitat International.