George Kofi Amoako | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. George Kofi Amoako | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Ghana Communication Technology University Tesano Accra Ghana | Ghana

Prof. George Kofi Amoako is a highly accomplished academic and research leader in the field of Marketing, currently serving as a Full Professor and Director at the Directorate of Research, Innovation, and Consultancy (DRIC) at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) in Accra, Ghana. With over two decades of experience in academia and consultancy, he has made significant contributions to marketing education, strategic management, sustainability, e-business, tourism, and entrepreneurship. He has taught at several prominent institutions, including Central University, University of Professional Studies, Academic City University College, and as an adjunct lecturer for Lancaster University and Webster University Ghana Campuses. His leadership role at DRIC has been instrumental in advancing research and innovation across multidisciplinary platforms.

Professional Profile

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Education

Prof. Amoako holds a PhD in Marketing from London Metropolitan University, UK, completed in 2017. He also earned a Postgraduate International Certificate in Academic Practice from Lancaster University, UK, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His academic background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the University of Ghana and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, showcasing his strong academic foundation and professional versatility.

Experience

Over the years, Prof. Amoako has gained extensive experience in higher education, curriculum development, student supervision, and strategic academic management. He has supervised numerous undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral dissertations in marketing, branding, corporate social responsibility, and services marketing. In addition to teaching, he has held leadership positions in both academic and professional settings, managing multidisciplinary teams and leading institutional research development. His teaching engagements span multiple countries and institutions, including roles in UK-based colleges such as Meridian Business School, West End College, and Leicester College of Professional Studies, reinforcing his global teaching footprint.

Research Interests

Prof. Amoako’s research primarily explores strategic marketing, business analytics in emerging markets, service quality, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. He applies both positivist and interpretivist approaches, with a strong inclination towards mixed methods to leverage the strengths of qualitative and quantitative paradigms. His research is grounded in real-world applications and is aimed at addressing pressing business and societal challenges in emerging economies. He is also actively involved in building institutional research capacity and fostering collaborative research networks.

Honors

Prof. Amoako’s academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious honors. Notably, he was conferred the title of Honorary Full Professor by Durban University of Technology, South Africa (2023–2028). According to the AD Scientific Index for 2025, he ranks among the top 3% of business management (marketing) scholars in Africa and within the top 3% of marketing scholars in Ghana. He received the Best Researcher Award at GCTU for the 2022–2023 academic year and was named Best Scientist at UPSA for 2021–2022. These recognitions underscore his impactful contributions to research and scholarship across Africa.

Top Noted Publications

Title: Application of Frederick Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory in Assessing and Understanding Employee Motivation at Work: A Ghanaian Perspective
Citations: 597
Year of Publication: 2011

Title: Do Green Knowledge and Attitude Influence the Youth’s Green Purchasing? Theory of Planned Behavior
Citations: 322
Year of Publication: 2020

Title: Green Marketing and the SDGs: Emerging Market Perspective
Citations: 195
Year of Publication: 2022

Title: The Impact of Effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) on Repurchase: A Case Study of Golden Tulip Hotel (Accra-Ghana)
Citations: 131
Year of Publication: 2012

Title: Stakeholder Role in Tourism Sustainability: The Case of Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and Centre for Art and Culture in Ghana
Citations: 128
Year of Publication: 2022

Title: The Effect of Sponsorship on Marketing Communication Performance: A Case Study of Airtel Ghana
Citations: 94
Year of Publication: 2012

Conclusion

Prof. George Kofi Amoako stands out as a seasoned academic and thought leader in marketing and strategic management, with a strong reputation for scholarly excellence, institutional leadership, and research innovation. His commitment to knowledge dissemination, student mentorship, and advancing sustainable business practices has made him a key contributor to both academia and industry. With his global academic exposure, extensive publication record, and recognition among top-tier scholars in Africa, Prof. Amoako continues to inspire future generations and shape the trajectory of marketing research in emerging markets.

Prof Xiaoxu Dang | Corporate social responsibility | Best Researcher Award |

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Prof Xiaoxu Dang | Corporate social responsibility | Best Researcher Award| 

Professor , at Xi’an University of science and technology, China.

Prof. Xiaoxu Dang is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as Professor and Party Branch Secretary in the Department of Engineering Management. With a strong foundation in engineering, safety management, and organizational behavior, he is a prominent figure in China’s safety and transportation sectors. Prof. Dang plays a key role as an expert in the Safety Production Expert Database across several governmental bodies in Shaanxi Province and Xi’an Municipality. His influence extends into quality management and standardization, where he actively contributes as a member of multiple technical committees dedicated to quality assurance, industrial services, and brand development.

Professional Profile

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Education 🎓

Prof. Dang holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management, where he developed a strong academic base in complex systems, safety governance, and project design optimization. His education blends technical rigor with managerial insight, forming the basis of his interdisciplinary research and professional achievements.

Experience 👩‍

With extensive experience in academic leadership, Prof. Dang currently serves as the Party Branch Secretary of his department. His professional journey includes advising provincial and municipal government agencies on transportation and safety management issues, highlighting his ability to bridge academia and policy. His technical committee roles in standardization further demonstrate his contribution to institutional development and national-level frameworks.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Dang’s research spans a wide array of fields, focusing primarily on complex project management, organizational behavior, safety emergency management, data mining, and information systems design. Over the past decade, he has carried out extensive research on international engineering corporate social responsibility, highway planning and service quality optimization, highway project construction and safety operation, and modernization of emergency governance systems and capabilities. His work addresses critical real-world challenges, combining theoretical models with practical applications in infrastructure and safety systems.

Awards 🏆

Prof. Dang is recognized for his service and expertise by several prestigious governmental and professional bodies. He has been selected as an expert for the Shaanxi Provincial Emergency Management Department, Shaanxi Department of Transportation, Xi’an Municipal Emergency Management Bureau, and others. His appointments to various standardization committees reflect his leadership and influence in shaping regional policy and industry standards. These honors underscore his commitment to public service, quality assurance, and academic excellence.

Top Noted Publications 📚

Title: What affects the corporate social responsibility practices of Chinese international contractors considering dynamic interactions? A hybrid structural equation modeling–fuzzy cognitive map approach
Authors: Xiaoxu Dang, Mengying Wang, Xiaopeng Deng, Hongtao Mao, Pengju He
Citations: 0
Index: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
Year of Publication: 2025

Conclusion

Prof. Dang Xiaoxu’s profile reflects academic excellence, real-world impact, and professional leadership. These are core pillars for a Best Researcher Award. Enhancing international exposure and showcasing quantifiable academic outputs could further boost their candidacy.