Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

University of Miami, United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon is an accomplished academic and AI specialist with a Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on artificial intelligence applied to transportation from Hasselt University, Belgium, and summa cum laude degrees from the Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. Since 2015, he has been a faculty member at the Department of Business Technology, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, teaching and coordinating a wide range of courses in business analytics, programming, machine learning, databases, and artificial intelligence for business. His academic career spans institutions in the United States and Cuba, reflecting strong international teaching and research experience. Dr. Leon is an active reviewer and program committee member for leading journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems and FLAIRS. He has received prestigious honors such as the Best Paper Award at the IEEE ICTAI Conference and the Cuban National Academy of Sciences Award for outstanding research. Beyond academia, he is a frequent media commentator on AI, a certified professional in generative AI and cloud technologies, and a leader in innovative teaching, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration initiatives.

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Katarzyna Sieradzka | Digital Technologies | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Katarzyna Sieradzka | Digital Technologies | Research Excellence Award

Casimir Pulaski Radom University, Poland

Dr. Katarzyna Sieradzka is a researcher and lecturer at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Casimir Pulaski University of Radom, with a PhD in Economics obtained in 2003. She is the author of numerous scientific articles and a co-author of several scientific monographs, reflecting her sustained contribution to economic research and academic scholarship. She has actively participated in many national and international scientific conferences, where she has shared research findings and engaged in interdisciplinary academic dialogue. Her research contribution to the field of entrepreneurship development focuses on identifying and analyzing the key determinants that shape business growth and long-term performance. In particular, her work examines the roles of innovation, competitiveness, corporate social responsibility, and digitalization in modern enterprises. She investigates how technological adoption, organizational capabilities, and strategic management approaches influence firm performance, adaptability, and resilience in dynamic economic environments. A significant aspect of her research explores the role of corporate social responsibility in strengthening stakeholder relationships and enhancing sustainable business practices. She also analyzes how innovation contributes to value creation and the development of competitive advantage across different sectors. Additionally, her studies address the transformative impact of digital tools on business models, decision-making processes, and operational efficiency. Through an integrated analytical approach, her research provides practical and theoretical insights into entrepreneurship dynamics. Her work supports evidence-based decision-making for managers and policymakers. Overall, her academic activities contribute to promoting sustainable entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development.

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