Liudmila Filipava | Environmental economics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Liudmila Filipava | Environmental economics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Belarusian State University | Belarus

Liudmila Filipava is an accomplished academic specializing in international economics and public-private partnerships. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the International Economic Relations department at Belarusian State University (BSU), she teaches courses on global economic relations, foreign economic policy, and Eurasian economic integration. With a strong foundation in research, her work emphasizes the intersection of public and private sector partnerships in global economic development. Over the years, she has contributed significantly to academia, mentoring graduate and doctoral students while engaging in various international collaborations.

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Education:

Liudmila Filipava holds a PhD in Economics from Belarusian State Economic University (BSEU), earned in 2017. Her doctoral thesis focused on the role of public-private partnerships in international project implementation. Prior to this, she completed her Master’s degree in International Economics at BSEU in 2010, exploring strategies for attracting foreign direct investment into Belarus. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the same university, with a thesis on project finance. Additionally, Filipava pursued postgraduate studies and professional retraining, strengthening her pedagogical and research capabilities.

Experience:

Throughout her career, Filipava has held various prestigious academic positions. She is currently an Associate Professor at BSU, where she leads graduate and master’s level courses on world economics and foreign economic policy. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus, and also at the Belarusian State University’s School of Business. In these roles, she contributed to the development of curricula and supervised numerous graduate and doctoral theses. Her professional journey also includes academic roles at the Belarusian National Technical University and Belarusian State Economic University.

Research Interests:

Filipava’s research interests lie primarily in international economics, with a focus on public-private partnerships, green economy development, and sustainable finance. Her work on the socio-economic impacts of transport investments, as well as the financing instruments for green economy transitions, underscores her commitment to addressing global challenges. Filipava has also contributed to the study of economic integration and foreign direct investment strategies, particularly within the context of the Belarusian economy. She is particularly interested in the regulatory frameworks of PPPs and their role in advancing sustainable development.

Awards:

Liudmila Filipava has been recognized for her academic excellence and leadership. In 2021, she was nominated for the prestigious International Qualifications Recognition Statement by World Educational Services (USA) for her doctoral achievements. Additionally, her contributions to the field of public-private partnerships earned her multiple professional training opportunities, such as those with the European Investment Bank Group and JVI Vienna. Her work on green economy financing has been widely appreciated within academic circles.

Publications:

Liudmila Filipava has authored numerous publications, with seven key works featured in prominent journals and books. Notable among these are:

  1. 2024: “Does Climate Change Increase Global Economic Gap? Empirical Evidence.” Journal of Poverty. [DOI: 10.1080/10875549.2024.2443741] (Scopus Q2)
  2. 2024: “Green Development Prospects of Fossil Fuel Export-Dependent Countries: A Case Study of the Caspian Sea Region.” Climate Change and Finance: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in Capital Markets. Springer. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-56419-2_6]
  3. 2023: “Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Transport Investments: A Case Study of an M-10 Highway.” International Journal of Transport Economics. [DOI: 10.19272/202306704004] (Scopus Q4)
  4. 2023: “The Development of the Global Green Finance Market: The Role of Banks and Non-banking Institutional Investors.” Green Finance Instruments, Fintech, and Investment Strategies. Springer. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-29031-2_2]
  5. 2020: “Green Economy Financing Instruments.” Socio Economic Problems of Sustainable Development. UNEC Publishing.
  6. 2019: “Integration Potential Implementation Models.” Socio Economic Problems of Sustainable Development. Varazdin Development and Entrepreneurship Agency.
  7. 2019: “Public-Private Partnership: Theory and Practice.” Academy of Public Administration Publishing.

These works contribute to ongoing discussions in green finance, public-private partnerships, and international economic integration.

Conclusion:

Liudmila Filipava’s contributions to the field of economics, particularly in the areas of public-private partnerships and sustainable development, are significant. With a rich background in both academia and research, she has become a leader in her field. Her work on the socio-economic impact of green financing and public-private partnerships provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of global economics. Through her publications, teaching, and research projects, Filipava continues to shape the future of economic policies and sustainable development.

Vivian Chu | Sustainability policy and collaborative governance | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Vivian Chu | Sustainability policy and collaborative governance | Best Researcher Award 

Lecturer The University of Hong Kong  Hong Kong  

Dr. Vivian Ho Yee Chu is a dedicated Lecturer and Deputy Director at The University of Hong Kong’s Centre for Civil Society and Governance. Her work focuses on sustainability leadership, governance, and environmental management. She actively supports the MSocSc in Sustainability Leadership and Governance and contributes to academic publications on commoning, collaborative governance, rural revitalization, and sustainability assessment.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Chu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The University of Hong Kong, where she researched policy entrepreneurship and transboundary externalities in the Greater Pearl River Delta region. She also earned an MSc in Environment, Science and Society from University College London and a BSc in Geography from the same institution.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Since October 2022, Dr. Chu has been a Lecturer at The University of Hong Kong. She is also the Deputy Director of the MSocSc in Sustainability Leadership and Governance program. Previously, she served as an Assistant Lecturer, Post-doctoral Fellow, and Senior Research Assistant at the same institution. Dr. Chu has been involved in various teaching, research, and coordination roles, significantly contributing to the development of sustainability impact assessments and academic publications.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Chu’s research interests encompass sustainability impact assessment, collaborative governance, rural revitalization, and commoning. She is particularly focused on the creation of robust social-ecological systems and the role of policy brokers and learning in rural sustainability.

Awards 🏆

  • ESG Professional Certificate for International Sustainable Business (ISB) Specialist Level II (2023)
  • Fellow of Advance HE, the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education (2021)
  • Certificate of Distinction for outstanding oral presentation at the 15th Annual Research Postgraduate Conference (2015)
  • Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2020)
  • Certificate of Completion on Mental Health First Aid Standard Course (2013)
  • Certificate of Teaching and Learning Stage 1 (2012)

Publications 📚

  1. Williams, J.M., Chu, V. H. Y.*, Lam, W. F., Law, W. W. Y. (2024). “Nested Institutions for Nested Problems: Commoning for Rural Revitalisation in the Peri-Urban Setting.” International Journal of the Commons (In copyediting).
  2. Chu, V. H. Y., Lam, W. F., Law, W. W. Y., Yiu, S. (2023). “Sustainability Impact Assessment: Framework and Report on HSBC Rural Sustainability,” Centre for Civil Society and Governance, The University of Hong Kong.
  3. Chu, V.H.Y., Lam, W.F., Williams, J.M. (2023). “Building robustness for rural revitalisation: A social-ecological systems perspective,” Journal of Rural Studies, 101, 103042. [Cited by: 4 articles]
  4. Chu V.H.Y., Law W.W.Y., Williams J.M. (2022). “Advocacy coalitions in rural revitalisation: the roles of policy brokers and policy learning,” Environmental Science and Policy, 136: 9-18. [Cited by: 7 articles]
  5. Williams J.M., Chu V.H.Y*., Lam W.F., Law W.W.Y. (2021). “Revitalising Rural Communities,” SpringerBriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development, Singapore: Springer. (*corresponding author). [Cited by: 10 articles]
  6. Chu V.H.Y., Lee A.K.Y. (2019). “Institutional obstacles and opportunities for policy entrepreneurship in cross-border environmental management: a case study in China’s Greater Pearl River Delta region,” Asian Geographer, 36:2, 165-183. [Cited by: 5 articles]
  7. Lee, F., Chu, V.H.Y. (2017). “Policy entrepreneurship, policy diffusion and transboundary environmental regulation: Evidence from Southern China,” Mondes en Développement, 177:1,13-27. [Cited by: 3 articles]