Carmen Perez-Esparrells | Applied Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Perez-Esparrells | Applied Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Perez-Esparrells, Universidad AutĆ³noma de Madrid, Spain

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen PĆ©rez-Esparrells šŸ“š is an expert in the Economics of Education and Public Finance. She teaches at the Universidad AutĆ³noma de Madrid (UAM) and has led significant research in university funding, public educational policies, and university rankings šŸŒ. Her work has influenced Spanish higher education through consultancy with ministries and public universities šŸ’¼. She has authored numerous publications, including on efficiency in higher education and university performance šŸ“Š. Dr. PĆ©rez-Esparrells is also a key member of the iMetrics Lab at the Polytechnic University of Valencia šŸ”¬ and editor at FundaciĆ³n Europea Sociedad y EducaciĆ³n. šŸŒ

 

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Education & Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Perez-Esparrells, a renowned academic from Universidad AutĆ³noma de Madrid, focuses her research on public expenditure in higher education, university funding, and rankings. With a PhD in Economics, she has contributed significantly to the field, directing doctoral theses and producing influential publications. Her collaboration with international research groups like iMetrics Lab has led to various impactful studies on university evaluation and efficiency. šŸŒšŸ“–

Teaching & Contributions

Dr. Perez-Esparrells has taught at multiple Spanish universities, including Universidad Complutense and Universidad de Extremadura. She has directed research projects and guided students into teaching and policymaker roles. Her recent work highlights the impact of public educational policies and the dynamics of global university rankings. šŸŽ“šŸ’”

Research Focus

C. PĆ©rez-Esparrells focuses on higher education management, university rankings, and the economic aspects of public universities, with an emphasis on governance, quality assessment, and knowledge transfer. Their research explores topics such as university efficiency, the impact of fundraising, and the role of social responsibility in universities. They have also contributed to studies on the relationship between funding and educational quality, international mobility, and educational policy. Their work is vital for understanding how higher education institutions can optimize resources, improve performance, and align with sustainable development goals. šŸ“ššŸ«šŸ’”šŸ“ŠšŸŒ

 

Publication Top NotesĀ šŸ“š

  • Comparing efficiency in a cross-country perspective: the case of Italian and Spanish state universities ā€“ Cited by 326 ā€“ 2010 šŸ“ŠšŸ«
  • The relevance of knowledge transfer for universitiesā€™ efficiency scores: an empirical approximation on the Spanish public higher education system ā€“ Cited by 86 ā€“ 2017 šŸ”„šŸ“š
  • Nuevas estrategias econĆ³micas en la universidad desde la responsabilidad social ā€“ Cited by 72 ā€“ 2010 šŸ’¼šŸŒ±
  • Enhancing sustainable development goals or promoting universities? An analysis of the times higher education impact rankings ā€“ Cited by 62 ā€“ 2022 šŸŒšŸ“ˆ
  • Los rankings de las instituciones de educaciĆ³n superior: una revisiĆ³n del panorama internacional ā€“ Cited by 59 ā€“ 2009 šŸ“‘šŸŒ
  • El fracaso escolar en EspaƱa: Un anĆ”lisis por Comunidades AutĆ³nomas ā€“ Cited by 55 ā€“ 2012 šŸ“‰šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø
  • The Challenge of Fundraising in Universities in Europe ā€“ Cited by 55 ā€“ 2012 šŸ’°šŸŽ“
  • La responsabilidad social en las universidades pĆŗblicas espaƱolas: vectores de cambio en la gobernanza ā€“ Cited by 51 ā€“ 2009 šŸ¤šŸ«
  • Comparing university performance by legal status: a Malmquist-type index approach for the case of the Spanish higher education system ā€“ Cited by 49 ā€“ 2017 āš–ļøšŸ“Š
  • Los rankings internacionales de las instituciones de educaciĆ³n superior y las clasificaciones universitarias en EspaƱa: visiĆ³n panorĆ”mica y prospectiva de futuro ā€“ Cited by 45 ā€“ 2011 šŸŒšŸ†
  • La educaciĆ³n universitaria en EspaƱa: el vĆ­nculo entre financiaciĆ³n y calidad ā€“ Cited by 44 ā€“ 2004 šŸ’µšŸ“š
  • Do the technical universities exhibit distinct behaviour in global university rankings? A Times Higher Education (THE) case study ā€“ Cited by 43 ā€“ 2018 šŸŽ“šŸŒ
  • El uso de los indicadores de gestiĆ³n en la evaluaciĆ³n de la calidad universitaria ā€“ Cited by 33 ā€“ 1998 šŸ“ŠšŸŽÆ

 

Barun Deb Pal | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Barun Deb Pal | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Barun Deb Pal,International Food Policy Research Institute, India

Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2012), focusing on climate change and Indian economy modeling. With an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Calcutta (2006), his research spans input-output and CGE modeling, climate change, and rural development. Currently, he is a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI in New Delhi, and previously served as a Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore. His international experience includes work in Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan on climate-smart agriculture and policy development. šŸŒ±šŸ“ˆ

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Dr. Barun Deb Pal holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, completed in 2012. His dissertation focused on the intersection of climate change and the Indian economy using a SAM-based CGE modeling approach, which is a complex and relevant topic in today’s research landscape. His Masterā€™s degree in Economics from the University of Calcutta with a specialization in Econometrics and Environmental Economics further underscores his strong foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of economics

Research Interests

Dr. Pal’s research interests include Input-Output modeling, CGE Modeling, Climate Change and Agriculture, Bio-economic Modeling in Agriculture using GAMS, and Rural Development. These areas are crucial for addressing contemporary challenges in climate change and agricultural sustainability. His expertise in these fields, particularly his focus on bio-economic modeling and climate-smart agriculture, aligns with the objectives of the Best Researcher Award, which often recognizes contributions to impactful and innovative research.

 

Employment History

Dr. Pal has extensive experience in research and academic roles. Currently, as a Research Coordinator-II at IFPRI, he leads significant projects related to foresight and policy modeling. His previous roles as Project Manager at IFPRI and Assistant Professor at ISEC, Bangalore, highlight his leadership and academic capabilities. His tenure as a Senior Research Analyst at IFPRI and Research Analyst at NCAER further demonstrates his long-standing commitment to research excellence.

International Research Experience

Dr. Palā€™s international research experience is impressive. He has worked on climate change and economic issues in diverse geographical contexts including Sri Lanka, Australia, the UK, Germany, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. His roles in various international collaborations, such as working on non-tariff barriers and climate-smart agriculture, showcase his global perspective and ability to influence policy and practice on an international scale.

Publication Top Notes

  • Farmersā€™ Preferences for Climate-Smart Agricultureā€”An Assessment in the Indo-Gangetic Plain šŸŒ¾šŸ“Š (Cited by: 133, 2019)
  • Multi-Objective Land Use Allocation Modelling for Prioritizing Climate-Smart Agricultural Interventions šŸŒšŸŒ± (Cited by: 77, 2018)
  • Social Accounting Matrix for India šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸ“ˆ (Cited by: 47, 2012)
  • Key Drivers of Indian Greenhouse Gas Emissions šŸŒæšŸŒ (Cited by: 26, 2020)
  • Social Accounting Matrix for India šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸ“š (Cited by: 25, 2009)
  • GHG Emissions and Economic Growth: A Computable General Equilibrium Model-Based Analysis for India šŸ“‰šŸŒ (Cited by: 23, 2014)
  • Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Drought-Prone Areas of India ā€“ Implications on Farmersā€™ Livelihoods šŸŒ¾šŸšœ (Cited by: 21, 2021)
  • Climate Smart Agriculture in South Asia šŸŒšŸ“– (Cited by: 12, 2019)
  • Spatial Reproduction of Urban Poverty in Global City šŸ™ļøšŸ’µ (Cited by: 12, 2018)
  • Unfolding Government Policies Towards the Development of Climate Smart Agriculture in India šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸŒ¾ (Cited by: 12, 2018)
  • Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix for Climate Change Policy Analysis for India šŸŒæšŸ“Š (Cited by: 12, 2014)
  • Impact of Economic Growth on Climate Change: An Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) Based Approach for India šŸ“‰šŸŒ (Cited by: 8, 2011)
  • Two-Way Association Between Agriculture and Climate Change šŸŒ¾šŸŒ”ļø (Cited by: 7, 2019)
  • Impact of Economic Growth on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissionsā€”Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) Multiplier Analysis šŸ“ˆšŸŒ (Cited by: 5, 2015)
  • Environmentally Extended Social Accounting Matrix (ESAM) for Climate Change Analysis in India šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸ“Š (Cited by: 5, 2012)
  • Economy-Wide Impact of Climate Smart Agriculture in India: A SAM Framework šŸŒæšŸ“Š (Cited by: 4, 2024)
  • Intensification of Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology in Semi-Arid Regions of India šŸŒ¾šŸŒž (Cited by: 4, 2020)

Conclusion

Dr. Barun Deb Palā€™s extensive research background, academic qualifications, practical experience, and international engagement make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in climate change, agriculture, and economic modeling has significant implications for policy and development, aligning well with the award’s objectives of recognizing outstanding contributions to research and its application.

DOGO ARMAND DAGO | Applied economic | Best Researcher Award

Mr. DOGO ARMAND DAGO | Applied economic | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D Student, Wuhan University of Technology, China

Dago Dogo Armand is a 37-year-old Ivoirian student currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Economics at Wuhan University of Technology. With a background in finance and accounting, Dago has professional experience as an auditor and junior consultant accountant, as well as an assistant accountant. He is single, without children, and enjoys sports, traveling, and music.

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2020-To Date: Ph.D. in Applied Economics, Department of Industrial Economics, Wuhan University of Technology.

2018-2019: Master in Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2017-2018: Master I in Management, Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales-Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2016-2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance & Accounting, “Ecole des Hautes Etudes de Commerciales-Abidjan” (EDHEG).

2014-2015: Second Year – Higher Technician Diploma in Finance-Accounting & Corporate Management, “Institut SupĆ©rieur de Gestion YĆ“h d’Abidjan” (ISG-YOH).

2013-2014: First Year – Higher Technician Diploma in Finance-Accounting & Corporate Management, “Institut SupĆ©rieur de Gestion YĆ“h d’Abidjan” (ISG-YOH).

2012-2013: Secondary Education “Baccalaureate” Series D, COLLEGE VICTOR SCHOELCHER COCODY.

Experience šŸ’¼

From 2018 to 2021, Dago Dogo Armand worked as an Auditor and Junior Consultant Accountant at the Accounting Firm CONSEIL in CĆ“te d’Ivoire. In this role, he was responsible for strategy, public accounting, consulting, auditing, legal, tax, audit, and management control. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2018, he served as an Assistant Accountant at the Accounting Firm EUBER-BOOST in CĆ“te d’Ivoire, where his work focused on finance, legal, tax, consulting, audit, and accounting.

Research Interests šŸ“Š

Dago Dogo Armand’s research interests include development economics, industrial organization, economic policy, economic history, international investment, and international finance.

Publications šŸ“š

Dago, D. A., & Pei, Y. (2024). The effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the secondary sector in CĆ“te dā€˜Ivoire. Cogent Economics & Finance, 12(1). Link.