Richard Eshun | Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Richard Eshun | Economics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Ghana Baptist University College  Ghana

Eshun Richard is a distinguished academic and finance expert, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Banking & Finance at Ghana Baptist University College. With a rich background in finance and economics, Richard’s career spans over two decades, during which he has significantly contributed to academia and industry in Ghana.

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Education 🎓

Richard’s academic journey is marked by prestigious qualifications. He is a PhD Candidate in Finance at Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa (2022-2024), with his dissertation focusing on monetary integration in the ECOWAS region. He holds a Master of Management by Research in Finance from the same institution (2019-2021), an MBA in Finance from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2010-2012), and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Law from the same university (1999-2002).

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Since 2015, Richard has been a Lecturer and Head of the Department of Banking & Finance at Ghana Baptist University College. He has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University College of Management Studies and the University of Ghana Institute of Continuing & Distance Education. Earlier in his career, he was a Teaching Assistant at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Research Interests 🔍

Richard’s primary research interests include economic integration and asymmetries, focusing on the West African Monetary Zone. His work delves into the integration of macroeconomic fundamentals, stock market development, and the impact of institutional quality on economic growth in the ECOWAS region.

Awards 🏆

Richard has been recognized for his academic and professional contributions, with accolades such as the Best PhD Thesis Award and various grants for his research on economic integration and finance.

Publications 📖

  1. Eshun, R. & Tweneboah, G. “Integration of macroeconomic fundamentals in the West African Monetary Zone: A multiscale perspective” Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis Journal), 2023. Link. Cited by 10 articles.
  2. Eshun, R., Adu, S., & Akenten, W.N. “Adoption of electronic banking. Evidence from Ghana” European Journal of Business and Management, 2016, Vol. 8, No. 8, pp. 94-106. Link. Cited by 20 articles.

Awards 🏆

Richard has been recognized for his academic excellence with several awards, including the Best PhD Thesis Award and notable grants for his research in finance and economic integration.

Publications 📖

  1. Eshun, R. & Tweneboah, G. (2023). “Integration of macroeconomic fundamentals in the West African Monetary Zone: A multiscale perspective.” Cogent Social Sciences. Read here.
  2. Eshun, R., Adu, S., & Akenten, W.N. (2016). “Adoption of electronic banking. Evidence from Ghana.” European Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 8, No. 8, pp. 94-106. Read here.

 

Filimon Mgandu | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr . Filimon Mgandu | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer College of Business Education Tanzania

Filimon Abel Mgandu, an Assistant Lecturer from Dodoma, Tanzania, is highly skilled in mathematical modeling, informatics, and education. With a strong academic background and a passion for research, he has contributed significantly to his field, receiving multiple awards and publishing numerous papers in prestigious journals.

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Education 🎓

Filimon completed his M.Sc. in Mathematical Modelling (2017-2019) with a GPA of 4.3/5.0 from the University of Dar es Salaam. He also holds a B.Sc. in Education (Informatics and Mathematics) from Sokoine University of Agriculture (2013-2016), achieving a GPA of 4.4/5.0. His earlier education includes an Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education from Njombe Secondary School and a Certificate of Secondary Education from Kidamali Secondary School.

Experience 💼

Since 2019, Filimon has been an Assistant Lecturer at the College of Business Education, where he lectures, supervises projects, conducts research, and provides consultancy services. Previously, he served as a Teaching Assistant at East Coast Secondary (2016-2017) and Agnes Trust Secondary (2013-2013), where he taught mathematics and computer studies.

Research Interests 🔍

Filimon’s research interests encompass machine learning, data science, statistics and probability theories, and mathematical modeling. He aims to leverage these fields to solve complex problems across various sectors including economy, education, environment, health, agriculture, science, and technology.

Awards 🏆

Filimon has received several accolades, including a Research Award from the Ministry of Agriculture under the TANIPAC project in 2021, the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Award (2019 and 2017) from the Bank of Tanzania, and the title of Overall Best Final Year Student in B.Sc. Education from Sokoine University of Agriculture in 2016.

Publications Top Notes📚

2024: Global sensitivity analysis and optimal control of Typhoid fever transmission dynamics. Mathematical Modelling and Analysis, 29(1), pp.141-160. DOI: 10.3846/mma.2024.17859

2023: Optimal control and cost effectiveness analysis of contamination associated with aflatoxins in maize kernels, livestock and humans. Results in Control and Optimization, 13(100313). DOI: 10.1016/j.rico.2023.100313

2023: Mathematical model to assess the impacts of aflatoxin contamination in crops, livestock and humans. Scientific African. DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01980

2022: Mathematical models for aflatoxin contamination in crops, livestock and humans: A review. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci., Article ID 116. DOI: 10.3145/ijmsc.2020.03.03

2020: Trend analysis and forecasting of water level in Mtera dam using exponential smoothing. Int. J. Math. Sci. Comput, 4, pp.26-34. DOI: 10.5815/ijmsc.2020.04.03