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 Autónoma de Madrid, Spain

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Pérez-Esparrells 📚 is an expert in the Economics of Education and Public Finance. She teaches at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and has led significant research in university funding, public educational policies, and university rankings 🌍. Her work has influenced Spanish higher education through consultancy with ministries and public universities 💼. She has authored numerous publications, including on efficiency in higher education and university performance 📊. Dr. Pérez-Esparrells is also a key member of the iMetrics Lab at the Polytechnic University of Valencia 🔬 and editor at Fundación Europea Sociedad y Educación. 🌐

 

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Education & Research

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Carmen Perez-Esparrells, a renowned academic from Universidad Autónoma 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. 🌍📖

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. 🎓💡

Research Focus

C. Pérez-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. 📚🏫💡📊🌍

 

Publication Top Notes 📚

  • Comparing efficiency in a cross-country perspective: the case of Italian and Spanish state universities – Cited by 326 – 2010 📊🏫
  • The relevance of knowledge transfer for universities’ efficiency scores: an empirical approximation on the Spanish public higher education system – Cited by 86 – 2017 🔄📚
  • Nuevas estrategias económicas en la universidad desde la responsabilidad social – Cited by 72 – 2010 💼🌱
  • Enhancing sustainable development goals or promoting universities? An analysis of the times higher education impact rankings – Cited by 62 – 2022 🌍📈
  • Los rankings de las instituciones de educación superior: una revisión del panorama internacional – Cited by 59 – 2009 📑🌍
  • El fracaso escolar en España: Un análisis por Comunidades Autónomas – Cited by 55 – 2012 📉🇪🇸
  • The Challenge of Fundraising in Universities in Europe – Cited by 55 – 2012 💰🎓
  • La responsabilidad social en las universidades públicas españolas: vectores de cambio en la gobernanza – Cited by 51 – 2009 🤝🏫
  • Comparing university performance by legal status: a Malmquist-type index approach for the case of the Spanish higher education system – Cited by 49 – 2017 ⚖️📊
  • Los rankings internacionales de las instituciones de educación superior y las clasificaciones universitarias en España: visión panorámica y prospectiva de futuro – Cited by 45 – 2011 🌐🏆
  • La educación universitaria en España: el vínculo entre financiación y calidad – Cited by 44 – 2004 💵📚
  • Do the technical universities exhibit distinct behaviour in global university rankings? A Times Higher Education (THE) case study – Cited by 43 – 2018 🎓🌍
  • El uso de los indicadores de gestión en la evaluación de la calidad universitaria – Cited by 33 – 1998 📊🎯

 

Norhamiza Ishak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak, UMSKAL, Malaysia

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of International Finance (FKAL), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She holds a PhD in Finance, Investment, and Corporate Governance from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), with her research focusing on family control, blockholder activism, and acquisition performance. Her publications, featured in top journals like Cogent Economics & Finance and Asian Academy of Management Journal, address topics like green policies, firm sustainability, and the impact of economic crises on dividend announcements. Dr. Ishak has also supervised numerous postgraduate students and led several research grants related to fintech, ESG practices, and stock performance. 📊💼

 

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Educational Background

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Finance, specializing in investment and corporate governance, from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in 2018. Her research focuses on the effects of family control, blockholder activism, and board structures on acquisition performance. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc.) in Finance from UUM in 2011, examining family ownership’s impact on firms announcing bonus issues, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Teaching and Supervision

As a dedicated academic, Dr. Norhamiza teaches a wide range of subjects, including international finance, investment finance, and risk management. She has supervised multiple postgraduate students, both as a primary and co-supervisor, demonstrating her expertise in mentoring and guiding future researchers.

Research Contributions

Dr. Norhamiza has led several research projects, notably on the performance of Malaysian Fin-tech companies, ESG practices’ impact on stock performance, and the effects of COVID-19 on cyclical stocks. Her work also extends to voluntary contribution schemes and sustainable development goals (SDGs), highlighting her diverse research interests.

Conclusion

Dr. Norhamiza Ishak’s strong academic background, extensive teaching experience, and significant research contributions make her a suitable candidate for the “Research for Women Researcher Award.” Her dedication to finance, corporate governance, and sustainable development reflects her capacity to make a meaningful impact in academia and industry.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Green policy effect on firm sustainability: examining the stock performance of ESG adopters in heavy-polluter industry in Malaysia 📅 2024 | 📄 Cogent Economics & Finance
  • Performance of Islamic equity and fixed-income funds during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia 📅 2022 | 📄 Cogent Economics & Finance
  • Cyclical and Non-Cyclical Industry Stock Price Reaction towards Movement Control Order (MCO), Economic Stimulus Package and Vaccine Agreement Announcements: The Case of COVID-19 📅 2022 | 📄 Global Business Review
  • Cyclical industries’ stock performance reaction during COVID-19: A systematic literature review 📅 2021 | 📄 Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia
  • Establishing zakat on oil and gas in Malaysia: a new insight 📅 2021 | 📄 ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance
  • Effects of ownership and board structures on acquisitions returns 📅 2020 | 📄 Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities | 👥
  • Does investors react in long-term? The case of Malaysian acquisition 📅 2020 | 📄 Cogent Business & Management