PROFESSOR SALAH AL-SHARHAN, Chair ICABE 2025
Vice President of Academic Affairs at the International University of Science
and Technology in Kuwait
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Dr. Salah Al-Sharhan is a dedicated academic and administrator currently serving as Professor of Systems Design Engineering and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Al-Sharhan has contributed to academia, research, and strategic development in higher education, e-learning, AI, and technology.
He obtained his Ph.D. in Systems Design Engineering, specializing in Computational Intelligence, from the University of Waterloo, Canada, in 2002. Over the course of his career, Dr. Al-Sharhan has held several leadership positions, including Dean, Vice President for Planning and Development, and Vice President for Academic Affairs at institutions across different countries. Additionally, he is the founder and Director of the eLearning Center of Excellence at Gulf University, where he has been instrumental in driving digital education initiatives. Among his notable contributions is his leadership in the development and implementation of Kuwait’s national e-learning strategy, a transformative project that has significantly impacted education at a national level.
Dr. Al-Sharhan’s research is centered on the application of computational intelligence techniques to solve complex, real-world problems across various domains. His work leverages advanced methodologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, and fuzzy logic to develop innovative solutions that address practical challenges.
Beyond academia, Dr. Al-Sharhan has contributed as a consultant in diverse domains, including e-learning, e-health, e-management, and the transformation of academic programs and universities. He played a key role in developing Kuwait’s national e-learning strategy, modernizing education delivery nationwide. His expertise in digital transformation has also supported advancements in healthcare systems, organizational management, and the alignment of academic programs with international standards. Through his consultancy work, Dr. Al-Sharhan has consistently bridged theory and practice, driving innovation and progress across multiple sectors.
Dr. Al-Sharhan organized and participated in several regional and international conferences as a member, program chair, track chair, and organizer. His work spans fields such as education, e-Learning, e-Services, e-Systems, and innovations in information technology, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in these areas.
PROF. PRO-RECTOR FRANK BEZZINA
University of Malta, Non-Executive Director Central Bank of Malta, Former Acting President of the Republic of Malta
Title: “TBA”
Professor Frank Bezzina is Pro-Rector for International Development and Quality Assurance at the University of Malta, having previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management & Accountancy (2016-2021), Deputy Dean (2012-2016) and Head of the Department of Management (2013-2021). He lectures in Management Science, Applied Business Statistics, Evidence-based Management and Business Research Methods.
Frank’s research focuses on investigating phenomena in the Organizational Sciences. He has published papers in various international journals of repute which include the European Management Journal, The International Journal of Human Resource Management and Expert Systems with Applications. He also co-edited book series such as Emerald’s Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis (Volumes 97 & 98) and Springer’s Public Administration, Governance and Globalization (Volume 22). In 2012, his research paper entitled “Investigating the determinants of recycling behaviour in Malta” (co-authored with Stephen Dimech) published in ‘Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal’ (Vol. 22 No. 4, pp. 463-485) was awarded the Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Paper Award for Excellence. Apart from this, he regularly reviews papers for a number of international peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Professor Bezzina is currently the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) Vice-Rector for Quality and Chairperson of the University of Malta’s Island and Small States Institute (ISSI) and the Quality Assurance Committee. He holds visiting professor positions at the University of Zagreb (Croatia), the Wroclaw University of Economics (Poland), LM Thapar School of Management (India) and the University of Peja (Kosovo) and is an Honorary Board Member of the European Marketing and Management Association (EUMMAS).
Beyond his academic role, Frank has been engaged in various consultancy assignments and projects for private and public organizations. Most notably, he holds positions as non-executive Director of the Central Bank of Malta and non-executive Chairperson of WasteServ Malta Ltd. Between June 2022 and March 2024, he served 21 times as Acting President of the Republic of Malta.
PROF. DR HABIL. THOMAS BURKHARDT
Institute of Management, Chair of Finance, University of Koblenz, GERMANY
Title: “TBA”
Professor Dr.habil. Thomas Burkhardt is a distinguished full professor in Germany. He earned his degrees in Physics (Diplom, 1990) and Economics (Diplom, 1992) from the University of Göttingen, where he also completed his doctoral studies summa cum laude in 1994. Following his Ph.D., he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA, working with Professor Michael Brennan in 1994/95.
In 2000, he achieved his Habilitation from the Technical University of Freiberg. Since 2001, Professor Burkhardt has held the Chair of Finance at the University of Koblenz-Landau, which transitioned to Koblenz University in 2024. He declined an offer for the Chair in Banking at Innsbruck University, Austria.
Professor Burkhardt’s research primarily focuses on financial decision-making, asset management, derivatives, and long-term investment decisions, including forest investments. His preferred methodologies include mathematical modeling, optimization, and economic experiments.
Beyond his research, Professor Burkhardt has served in numerous faculty roles, including Head of Institute and Head of the Examination Board. He is actively involved in international academic exchanges and frequently contributes as a reviewer and scientific program committee member for various conferences and journals.
PROFESSOR NICOLAS ECONOMIDES
New York University, Stern’s Business College, UsaS
Nicholas Economides is an internationally recognized academic authority on network economics, electronic commerce and public policy. His fields of specialization and research include the economics of networks, especially of telecommunications, computers, and information, the economics of technical compatibility and standardization, industrial organization, the structure and organization of financial markets and payment systems, antitrust, application of public policy to network industries, strategic analysis of markets and law and economics.
Professor Economides has published more than 100 articles in top academic journals in the areas of networks, telecommunications, oligopoly, antitrust, product positioning and on the liquidity and the organization of financial markets and exchanges. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as a B.Sc. (First Class Honors) in Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics. Previously, he taught at Columbia University (1981-1988) and at Stanford University (1988-1990). He is editor of the Information Economics and Policy, Netnomics, Quarterly Journal of Electronic Commerce, the Journal of Financial Transformation, Journal of Network Industries, on the Advisory Board of the Social Science Research Network, editor of Economics of Networks Abstracts by SSRN and former editor of the International Journal of Industrial Organization. His website on the Economics of Networks has been ranked as one of the top four economics sites worldwide by The Economist magazine.
Professor Economides is Executive Director of the NET Institute, http://www.NETinst.org, a worldwide focal point for research on the economics of network and high technology industries. He has advised or is advising the US Federal Trade Commission, the governments of Greece, Ireland, New Zealand and Portugal, the Attorney General of New York State, major telecommunications corporations, a number of the Federal Reserve Banks, the Bank of Greece and major Financial Exchanges. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Economist Intelligence Unit. He has commented extensively in broadcast and in print on high technology, antitrust and public policy issues.
A complete CV is available at http://www.stern.nyu.edu/networks/cvnoref.html.
PROF. DR HABIL. KINGA FLAGA-GIERUSZYŃSKA University of Szczecin, Poland
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Dr Habil. Kinga Flaga-Gieruszyńska Prof. US, Vice-Rector for Organization of the University of Szczecin; Head of the Interdisciplinary Research Team of Civil Procedural Law, Medical Law and New Technologies at the Faculty of Law and Administration; Deputy Chairperson of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Legal Sciences at the University of Szczecin; legal counsel; Member of the Scientific Council of NASK (National Research Institute); Member of the Scientific Council of the Scientific and Training Centre at the National Chamber of Judicial Officers; Member of the Scientific Council of the Polish Institute of Notaries; President of the Arbitration Court in the Western Pomeranian Voivodship in Szczecin; Arbitrator at the Permanent Consumer Arbitration Court operating at the Western Pomeranian Voivodship Inspector of Trade Inspection in Szczecin.
In his academic work, she deals with civil procedural law, arbitration and mediation, bankruptcy and restructuring law, medical law, and new technology law, particularly with regard to applications in the administration of justice.
PROFESSOR ANTONIS CONSTANTINOU SIMINTIRAS
International University of Kuwait, Conference’s Chair
Professor Simintiras is a distinguished scholar and practitioner in marketing, currently serving as Professor of Marketing at the International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait and as Professor Emeritus at Swansea University’s School of Management in Wales, UK. Throughout his academic career, he has held key leadership roles, including Head of Department, Dean of Business School, and Director of Internationalization.
Teaching subjects such as Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Negotiations, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research and Business-to-Business Marketing, Professor Simintiras brings a global perspective to academia, enriched by his extensive teaching experience across multiple countries, including the UK, Kuwait, the USA, France, Spain, and Greece. His ability to contextualize these subjects within diverse cultural, economic, and business environments enables him to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of global markets and the complexities of international business practices. He combines theoretical rigor with practical insights, drawing from his industry experience and consulting work. His teaching methodology emphasizes real-world application, critical thinking, and the development of transferable skills that prepare students for dynamic and competitive business environments.
His research interests cover critical areas in marketing, such as selling and sales negotiations, sales and marketing management, communication strategies, and consumer behavior. Recently, he has expanded his work to include sustainability, reflecting its growing importance in business and society. His prolific research has appeared in prestigious journals like the Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Marketing and Psychology and Marketing. Additionally, he has coauthored influential books, including Global Sales Management and Organisational Adaptation: A Pluralistic Perspective, and contributed to conference proceedings and edited volumes. Professor Simintiras has successfully guided numerous MPhil and PhD students throughout their academic journeys.
Outside academia, Professor Simintiras is an accomplished composer and musician, with symphonic works performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as a passionate stamp collector.
PROFESSOR SIMON GRIMA, University of Malta, Malta
Title: TBA
Prof. Simon Grima, is the the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Insurance and Risk Management which he set up in 2015 and started and coordinates the MA and MSc Insurance and Risk Management degrees together with the B. Com in Insurance at the University of Malta. Simon is also a Professor at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Business, Management and Economics and a visiting Professor at UNICATT Milan. He served as the President of the Malta Association of Risk Management (MARM) and President of the Malta Association of Compliance Officers (MACO) between 2013 and 2015, and between 2016 and 2018 respectively.
Moreover, he is the chairman of the Scientific Education Committee of the Public Risk Management Organization (PRIMO) and the Federation of European Risk Managers (FERMA). His research focus is on Governance, Regulations and Internal Controls and has over 30 years of experience varied between Financial Services, academia, and public entities. He has acted as co-chair and is a member of the scientific program committee on some international conferences and is a chief editor, editor and review editor of some Journals and Book Series. He has been awarded outstanding reviewer for Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance in the 2017 and 2022 Emerald Literati Awards. Moreover, Simon acts as an Independent Director for Financial Services Firms, sits on Risk, Compliance, Procurement, Investment and Audit Committees and carries out duties as a Compliance Officer, Internal Auditor and Risk Manager.
Web Page: https://www.um.edu.mt/profile/simongrima Web of Science Researcher ID: O-5299-2015.
PROFESSOR DIMITRIOS MADITINOS
Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, Conference’s Chair
Professor Maditinos Dimitrios received his Diploma in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Lund in Sweden in 1981 with specialization in Computer Science and his doctoral degree in Financial Modeling from the University of Greenwich in England in 2006.
From March 1993 until July 2018, he holds the title of Professor of Applications until March 2007, Assistant Professor since April 2007, Associate Professor since March 2012, and then Professor since January 2016, at the Department of Management Science & Technology of the International Hellenic University.
Since 1996 he has published 1 Book and 54 Articles (53 International and 1 National) in Scientific journals, while at the same time he has been a reviewer in a variety of scientific journals and conferences.
Dr. Maditinos Dimitrios teaches at the Department of Management Science & Technology of Democritus University of Thrace undergraduate as well as postgraduate classes. As of 2024 Dr. Maditinos Dimitrios serves the Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
Contact details: Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Management, Science & Technology, 65404, Kavala, E-mail: dmadi@mst.duth.gr
JOHN MALINDRETOS, PROFESSOR, WPUNJ, COTSAKOS BUSINESS COLLEGE
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Professor Malindretos brings diverse background in the areas of academia, entrepreneurship, and industry. He has made more than 100 presentations in finance, accounting, and management. Additionally, he has published nearly 100 proceedings, book chapters, and refereed journal articles. He co-authored a monograph in International Finance and was instrumental in bringing a scholarly journal to the Cotsakos College of Business, entitled The International Journal of Finance, of which he is the co-editor.
In addition to his academic experience, he has served as Money Manager at Salomon Smith Barney and Chairman of the Board of Directors of a Boutique Investment Bank for quite a long time.
His professional interests are in Money Management and International Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from Rutgers University with specialization in International Finance, Investments, and Corporate Finance.
PROFESSOR ANASTASIOS (TASSOS) MALLIARIS
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, Department of Economics
Department Chair and Professor of Economics; Walter F. Mullady, Sr., Professor of Economics and Finance
Keynote speech: GLOBAL TRADE IMBALANCES
Professor Malliaris is currently doing research in the area of asset price bubbles and financial instability. The recent Global Financial Crisis demonstrated that the U.S. housing boom during 2001-2007 and the large volume of mortgage-backed securities that were issued could not be sustained. When the housing bubble collapsed during 2007, financial markets destabilized particularly when Lehman Brothers declared bankruptcy in September of 2008. An important policy question is how monetary policy should respond to asset bubbles to prevent financial instability when such bubbles burst.
Professor Malliaris obtained two Ph.D. degrees: one in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, USA (1971), and one in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, USA (1986). He also holds two M.A. degrees: one in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, USA (1970), and one in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, USA (1972).
His research interests include stochastic methods, financial economics, and futures and options markets. He is an active member of the American Economic Association, the American Finance Association, the North American Economics and Finance Association, the Athenian Policy Forum (founder), and the Multinational Finance Association. He has served in numerous administrative positions, including Chair, Associate Dean, Director, Vice Dean, Interim Dean, Dean, and University Senator.
He has received several academic distinctions, including the Outstanding Faculty Member Award from the Graduate School of Business at Loyola University Chicago in 1977 and 1994, the Chicago Board of Trade Outstanding Paper Award in 1994, and the Faculty Researcher of the Year Award from the School of Business Administration at Loyola University Chicago in 1999 and 2008.
He serves as an editor, associate editor, and editorial board member for numerous journals, including The Journal of Economic Asymmetries, International Review of Financial Analysis, Multinational Finance Journal, and European Research Studies Journal. He has published hundreds of articles, monographs, books, chapters, and conference presentations.
PROFESSOR KAMAL NASER
International University of Kuwait, Conference’s Chair
Dr. Kamal Naser holds the position of Full Professor in Accounting and Finance at the International University of Kuwait. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics from Birzeit University in Palestine, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Accounting and Finance from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. Following his graduation from Birzeit University, he served as an Instructor in Accounting and Finance, delivering various undergraduate courses at the same institution. After completing his PhD, he continued his academic career as a Professor at Cardiff University. Throughout his professional journey, he has supervised a significant number of Master’s and PhD candidates in areas including accounting, banking, economic development, and finance.
In addition to his teaching at Birzeit University and Cardiff University, he taught at a number of other Universities in Great Britain and the Middle East as a Visiting Professor including: Birmingham and Glamorgan Universities (Great Britain), Qatar University, the American University of Beirut, the Higher Institute of Business Administration (Syria), the Academy of Graduate Studies (Libya), Al Ain University of Science and Technology (UAE), New York Institute of Technology (NYIT- Abu Dhabi and Bahrain), SP Jain School of Global Management (Dubai), and the Gulf University for Science and Technology (Kuwait). Additionally, he has held various administrative roles, such as Head of the Accounting Department at Birzeit University, Director of the MBA Program, Dean of the College of Business, Vice President, and Executive Director of Al Ain University of Science and Technology. He has played a significant role in developing curricula for business schools at multiple institutions, including Birzeit University, Qatar University, Al Ain University of Science and Technology, the New York Institute of Technology in Abu Dhabi, the Higher Institute of Business Administration in Damascus, the Academy of Graduate Studies in Tripoli, and the International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait, at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In terms of research, he has authored over 80 papers published in peer-reviewed academic journals and has an impressive record of academic achievements, including a 30 H-Index, 5,968 citations, and 428 highly influential citations.
Dr. Naser served as a senior consultant for various regional and international organizations, such as the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the British Overseas Development Agency (ODA), the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, Prince Sultan Abdulaziz Colleges in Taif, and the College of Management and IT in Jeddah and Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. His expertise was also sought by TRANSTEC Belgium and Water Management Specialists (TWMC) in Great Britain.
PROF. KESRA NERMEND, UNIVERSITY OF SZCZECIN
Conference’s Chair
Prof. Kesra Nermend holds multiple esteemed positions at the University of Szczecin, including Professor and Head of the Department of Decision Support Methods and Cognitive Neuroscience, Director of the Institute of Management, Director of the Center for Transfer and Technology, and President of the Center for Research and Development.
His research focuses on the application of quantitative methods and IT tools in analyzing socio-economic processes, particularly emphasizing multi-criteria methods, multidimensional data analysis, and cognitive neuroscience techniques in understanding social behavior and modeling consumer preferences for business decision-making in management.
The research is conducted through the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory and the Virtual Reality Laboratory, both housed in the Institute of Management at the University of Szczecin, focusing on decision-making, neuromarketing, analysis of advertising messages, packaging and banners, website usability testing, and logistics processes.
Prof. Nermend utilizes various measurement techniques such as neuroimaging (EEG), psychophysiological measurements (GSR, HR), eye tracking, and microexpression measurements (EMG, Face Reading) to study social behavior and consumer preferences.
Prof. Kesra Nermend is the author of over 130 publications, including monographs published in SPRINGER and articles in journals listed in the Philadelphia list, primarily focusing on using quantitative methods and tools to analyze economic problems and provide decision support.
GRATIELA GEORGIANA NOJA, WEST UNIVERSITY OF TIMISOARA, ROMANIA
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Grațiela Georgiana Noja (UVT) is the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, West University of Timisoara, Romania, a Full Professor, PhD habil., at the same faculty and a PhD coordinator within the Doctoral School of Economics and Business Administration (Economics field). Gratiela was the manager of the Erasmus+ project „Coordinated higher education institutions responses to digitalisation” implemented during 2019-2021 and has developed several projects throughout the years in tight collaboration with prestigious universities worldwide, collaborating on over 15 national and international projects as a manager, project assistant, expert, researcher, task responsible, and trainer. Gratiela has over 40 publications indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection and over 25 other publications in relevant international journals. Also, Gratiela is a co-editor of several books published at Emerald, such as (i) Digital Transformation, Strategic Resilience, Cyber Security and Risk Management (2023), (ii) Economic Development and Resilience by EU Member States (forthcoming 2024), (iii) Navigating the Future: Challenges and Opportunities in ESG (forthcoming 2024) and (iv) Green Wealth: Navigating the Path to a Sustainable Future (forthcoming 2024) and has published over 15 book chapters in international books at Emerald, Springer, Brill. She was also co-editor of several special issues of international journals and has disseminated her research results at over 70 national and international conferences and other scientific events. Gratiela is an active member of the International Strategic Management Association and a member of the Steering Committee of the East-European Centre for Research in Economics and Business. Moreover, Gratiela was a member and Management Committee substitute for Romania in the COST Action CA16111 „International Ethnic and Immigrant Minorities’ Survey Data Network” and has a wide membership in various educational organisations, research networks, scientific and review committees of various journals, and international scientific conferences. Her main research and teaching activities are developed within the economics and international business framework, with a keen focus on European economic integration, international migration, innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable economic development.
RECTOR PROF. MARILEN GABRIEL PIRTEA
RECTOR OF THE WEST UNIVERSITY OF TIMISOARA, ROMANIA
Marilen Gabriel Pirtea has been the Rector of the West University of Timisoara since 2012 (after being Chancellor, Vice-Dean, and Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration in Timisoara). Since 2016, he has been a member of the Romanian Parliament, in the Budget and Finance Commission, and in 2022-2023, he’s been appointed as honorary advisor of the Romanian Prime Minister, in charge of the integration of Romanian universities into the European education and research area. Since August 2023, he has been an Honorary Advisor to the Vice-Prime Minister of Romania, offering support in designing new sustainable public policies, especially in the field of education, but also in the field of economy, which is his field of professional expertise. Mr. Pirtea is a Professor and Doctoral Adviser in the field of Finance, his main interests being in company financial management, direct investment and business financing, international finance, and corporate governance. He is the main author of 4 books and co-author of 13 books, as well as author or co-author of more than 150 scientific articles and studies, and manager or part of the teams of more than 35 research projects. His scientific and professional activity is completed by his participation in different national and international organizations (The Council of the Romanian Academy Doctoral School of Economics, Research Centre for Social Sciences (2C2S), International Association of Regional Sciences, Founding member of the ‘Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen’ Interdisciplinary Training and Research Platform, etc.), as well as by having leadership positions in research structures: Expert/collaborator/trainer in the field of the Financial Management of Public Institutions for the National Institute for Administration of the Ministry for Domestic Affairs and Administrative Reform, Collaborator of the Centre for Continuous Education and Open Distance Learning of the West University of Timişoara, President of the Commission for Research and Human Resources from the Faculty of Economics Council, etc. Since 2023, he has been President of the Governance Board of the European Alliance UNITA – Universitas Montium. For his activity, professor Marilen Gabriel Pirtea has been awarded numerous distinctions, including that of Doctor Honoris Causa of two different Romanian universities and Professor Emeritus of another university.
DR IOANNIS TACHMATZIDIS, MALAMA – INSTITUTE
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Dr Ioannis Tachmatzidis, MALAMA – INSTITUTE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS (ΙΨΕ), GREECE WWW.IPSE.GR; INTERNATIONAL CENTRE OF ISTAMOLOGY (ICIS), e-mail: tachmatzidis@ipse.gr is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Neuropsychologist with long experience in education, clinical practice and consultancy. He taught Psychology at UK Universities such as King’s College London, Cardiff University, South Bank, Glamorgan. Also, he worked as Psychologist in London and researcher for UK government projects.
His studies include a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology, M.Sc. in Psychology of Education, M.Sc. in Research Methods and Master’s in Business Administration (M.B.A.). He is involved in a series of professional specializations and international collaborations in the field of Psychology, Psychotherapy and Management. He is an accredited international Supervisor and Trainer/Fellow in Interpersonal Therapy.
He is author of scientific books and articles. Other activities include numerous professional trainings, academic lectures, workshops and public presentations.
Dr Tachmatzidis is co-developer of the “Istamology” approach on business and of the “International Centre of Istamology (ICIs)”. Consultant and Trainer in strategic management and strategic communication.
Scientific Committee Member of international conferences, Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) and Chartered Member (CPsychol) of the British Psychological Society. Member of the International Strategic Management Association.
DR. HAB. MALGORZATA TARCZYNSKA-LUNNIEWSKA, UNIVERSITY OF SZCZECIN
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Dr. hab. Malgorzata Tarczynska-Lunniewska is an esteemed faculty member within the Department of Econometrics and Statistics at the Institute of Economics and Finance, University of Szczecin. She has earned all her academic degrees and titles from the University of Szczecin, showcasing her dedication to the institution’s academic excellence. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she serves as the Representative of the US Rector at CoARA, demonstrating her commitment to institutional representation and collaboration.
Since 2006, Dr. hab. Tarczynska-Lunniewska has held the role of Coordinator for the Stock Exchange School and, as of 2022, the educational project “Personal Finance,” in collaboration with FGPW in Warsaw. Her previous engagements include coordinating educational and retirement plan projects from 2019 to 2020. Furthermore, she has represented the Ministry and contributed as a member of the evaluation team for scientific units, reflecting her involvement in national-level initiatives.
Dr. hab. Tarczynska-Lunniewska’s contributions extend to her roles in professional committees, including her membership in the Main Committee of the Finance Olympiad and the Regional Committee of the Statistical Olympiad. She also serves as the subject editor of the esteemed journal “Wiadomości Statystyczne: The Polish Statistician.”
With a focus on quantitative methods, capital markets, finance, and economic and financial analysis, Dr. hab. Tarczynska-Lunniewska’s expertise lies in the application of quantitative methods in economics and the study of social and economic phenomena at various levels of aggregation. Her extensive research and interdisciplinary experience are evidenced by her involvement in scientific projects as a project manager, principal investigator, or expert, as well as her contributions to research and expert teams within the economic environment.
Dr. hab. Tarczynska-Lunniewska is the author of numerous scholarly publications, including articles, chapters in monographs, and monographs of scientific and didactic nature, further solidifying her standing as a respected academic and researcher in her field.
PROFESSOR ELEFTHERIOS I. THALASSINOS
Conference’s Chair
Professor of Quantitative Methods at the University of Piraeus, Greece (1984-2021), Affiliate Professor of Finance at the University of Malta, Visiting Professor at the Open University of Cyprus.
He is Editor-in-Chief of the European Research Studies Journal, the International Journal of Economics and Business Administration and the International Journal of Finance, Insurance and Risk Management. He is also the Founder of the International Conference on Applied Business and Economics (ICABE).
He participates as editorial board member in various journals, external advisor in European projects and international consultant. His professional experience includes, quantitative analysis, technical and financial analysis, banking, business consulting, project evaluations, international business, international finance, and shipping.
He has an extensive record of lecturing in several Universities around the world (Europe, America, Asia), participating in international conferences as a keynote speaker, coaching Ph.D. students, cooperating in projects and scientific initiatives through a worldwide network channel.
He has a long track of publications in many journals, collective volumes, and chapter books. Among them a publication as a Chapter Book in the World Scientific Handbook in Financial Economic Series, Vol. 5, dedicated to the memory of Late Milton Miller, Nobel prize winner in Economics in 1990.
Parallel to his academic career he has performed as Banking Director for 12 years, Ministerial Advisor for 6 years, Public Servant for 4 years and Independent Consultant for a long time.
PROFESSOR DR. WALDEMAR TARCZYŃSKI
Rector, University of Szczecin, POLAND
Chair of ICABE 2025
Professor Tarczynski has his PhD Degree in Economics from the University of Szczecin, Poland (1989) and his master’s degree fromSzczecin University of Technology in 1983. He has a long track of administrative positions in academia, and in the public sector of Poland.
He has been elected Rector of the University of Szczecin for 3 terms (2005-2012; 2020-2024; 2024-2028), and Vice Rector in the period 1999-2005.
He has served as Dean and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the same University (1996-1999; 2012-2019; 2019-2020), Head of the Department of Econometrics and Statistics (1991-2002) and of the Department of Insurance and Capital Markets (2002-2019), and Director of the Institute of Finance (2014-2019).
Besides these academic administrative tasks Professor Tarczynski had several positions in the public sector such as:
- Coordinator of the Stock Exchange School 1999-2005
- Secretary General of the Szczecin Scientific Society 2000-2005
- Member of the Council of the Data Classification Section at the Polish Statistical Society since 1999
- Member of the Statistics and Econometrics Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences 2004-2007, 2015-2019 and since 2019
- Member of the Committee of Economic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences 2015-2019
- Member of the Poland 2000 Forecasting Committee at the Polish Academy of Sciences 2005-2007
- Member of the Financial Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences from 2007-2011
- Member of the Scientific Council of the Central Statistical Office 2005-2008
- Member of the Polish Statistical Association since 1995
- President of the AZS Szczecin Environmental Association since 2012
He has also had numerous positions in industry such as:
- Vice-chairman of the supervisory board of Paszutil S.A. 1995-1997
- Vice-chairman of the supervisory board of ZNTK S.A. 1995-1997
- President of the Management Board of Pomeranian Capital Fund 1998-1999 (the first venture capital fund in Western Pomerania)
- Member of the Supervisory Board of SEC Szczecin 2001-2002
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Szczecin Technology Park 2002-2003
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the West Pomeranian Regional Fund since 2012 (now the Pomerania Fund)
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of West Pomeranian Credit Guarantee Fund 2013-2016
- Member of the Supervisory Board of the Center for Knowledge and Technology Transfer of the University of Szczecin 2013-2019
- Member of the Council of the Pomeranian Institute of Aquaculture and Limnology since 2015-2018
- President of the Association of Graduates and Friends of Economics at Mickiewicza 66 since 2015-2020
- Chairman of the Regional Organizing Committee of the Statistical Olympiad 2016-2018
- President of the Szczecin Branch of the Polish Statistical Association 2014-2019
- Member of the Main Council of the Polish Statistical Association, term 2009-2013, 2014-2018 and from 2019
- President of the Polish Statistical Association since 2019
- Member of the Scientific Statistical Council since 2019
- Member of Associate Editors in Statistics in Transition since 2017
His research interests are focused on the following issues: quantitative methods on the capital market, financial engineering, corporate financial management, risk management, technical analysis methods on the stock exchange, methods of fundamental analysis on the stock exchange, portfolio analysis methods on the stock exchange, multi-dimensional comparative analysis, methods of enterprise value evaluation, economic and financial analysis of the company. He is the author of many works in this field as well as software that enables conducting profitability analyses of investment projects in securities on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. In addition, he actively participates in many valuations and expert opinions related to ownership transformations in Poland.
He has more than 220 publications in international journals, books, and monographs and he has promoted 380 reviews of scientific papers, 71 Doctorates, 28 habilitations, 25 professor applications. 91 editorial reviews and more than 720 theses.