Georgia Lagoudaki | Sport Management / Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Georgia Lagoudaki | Sport Management / Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Georgia Lagoudaki | Sport Management / Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport | Best Researcher Award

Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, Komotini, Greece

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👩‍🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Georgia Lagoudaki began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, specializing in tennis, which laid the groundwork for her long-standing commitment to sport and education. Her academic progression continued with a Master’s in Physical Activity and Recreation, where she explored themes of community engagement through sport. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the Democritus University of Thrace, focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in participatory sports.

🏅 Professional Endeavors

Georgia has accumulated over a decade of experience as a tennis coach and sports event organizer, offering both practical and strategic contributions to the tennis community. Her extensive collaboration with the tennis club “TennisLife” in Larissa highlights her leadership in developing training programs for all age groups and organizing competitive tournaments. Beyond the court, she has held key roles such as Vice President of the basketball club “Ippokratis” in Larissa and is an active member of professional bodies like E.A.T.A. and A.G.O.N., where she champions volunteerism and sport development.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Georgia’s doctoral research, titled “Assessing the influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on tennis club participants’ consumer behavior,” is pioneering in evaluating how CSR initiatives shape trust, loyalty, and participation in community-level sports organizations. She has contributed significantly to the literature by adapting and validating a CSR scale specifically for participatory sports, providing a reliable tool for future research and applied use.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Georgia’s academic contributions have been well-received in the field of sport science. Her published articles in journals like Sustainability, Systems, and Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport focus on consumer behavior, CSR, trust, and loyalty in sports. Her intervention-based research and cross-sectional analyses demonstrate measurable community-level impact and practical implications for sport organizations aiming to enhance their social responsibility profiles.

📈 Academic Citations

Her academic presence is steadily growing with a ResearchGate profile, ORCID iD (0009-0004-7874-7099), and indexed publications in Scopus. She currently holds:

  • 3 citations

  • h-index: 1

  • Research Interest Score: 8.3

🛠️ Technical Skills

Georgia demonstrates proficiency in research design, questionnaire development, quantitative analysis, and program evaluation, particularly within sports and recreational settings. Her applied work in CSR impact assessment also showcases her skill in scale adaptation and validation, an essential methodological strength in the social sciences.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While primarily focused on research, Georgia brings her knowledge into practice through coaching and mentoring. With over 10 years as a tennis coach, she has educated and trained hundreds of youth and adults, instilling both athletic discipline and community values. Her role also involves educating club members and volunteers about CSR, contributing to a broader understanding of ethics in sports.

🤝 Collaborations

She has engaged in multidisciplinary and institutional collaborations with faculty and researchers from Democritus University of Thrace, University of Thessaly, and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, co-authoring several journal articles and participating in academic conferences at both national and international levels.

📖 Publications and Contributions

Georgia has authored impactful journal articles and a co-authored chapter in Elsevier’s Reference Module in Social Sciences (2024) on CSR in sports. Notable publications include:

  1. Sustainability (2024) – CSR and Consumer Behavior in Sports

  2. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport (2025) – Gender and Membership Duration in CSR Perception

  3. Systems (2025) – CSR Program Evaluation in Tennis Club

  4. Book Chapter – Corporate Social Responsibility in Sports – ISBN: 9780443157851 | DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-13701-3.00373-X

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

With her growing expertise and commitment to ethically sustainable sports environments, Georgia Lagoudaki is shaping the future of participatory sports through evidence-based policy, CSR implementation, and inclusive sport programming. Her ambition is to further bridge the gap between academic theory and grassroots sports practice, contributing lasting value to sport management, community wellness, and organizational integrity in the sports sector.

📚 Selected Publications

  • Lagoudaki, G., Tsitskari, E., Karagiorgos, T., Yfantidou, G., Tzetzis, G., & Tsiotras, G.
    Title: Corporate Social Responsibility and Consumer Behavior in Sports: Exploring and Adapting a Participatory Sports Scale
    Journal: Sustainability
    Year: 2024

  • Lagoudaki, G., Tsitskari, E., Yfantidou, G., & Tzetzis, G.
    Title: Exploring the Impact of Gender and Membership Duration on How Tennis Club Members Perceive Corporate Social Responsibility, Trust and Loyalty towards the Club
    Journal: Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport
    Year: 2025 (Volume 22, Issue 1)

  • Lagoudaki, G., Tsitskari, E., Vernadakis, N., Yfantidou, G., & Tzetzis, G.
    Title: Evaluating the Impact of a Corporate Social Responsibility Program on Member Trust and Loyalty in a Tennis Club: A Pre- and Post-Intervention Study
    Journal: Systems
    Year: 2025

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu Guo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu Guo | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Anhui Science and Technology University, China.

Yu Guo is an Associate Professor at Anhui Science and Technology University. His research focuses on regulating and controlling the chemical and microstructural properties of material surfaces to enhance photocatalytic performance and mass transfer in advanced materials such as quartz, TiO₂, ZrO₂, and SiC. With over 80 publications, 147 patent applications, and multiple technological awards, Yu Guo has made significant contributions to materials chemical engineering. He actively collaborates with the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Float Glass and leads several consultancy and industry projects.

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Education 🎓

Yu Guo holds advanced degrees in materials chemical engineering, specializing in surface chemistry and microstructure regulation. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in designing high-performance materials for various industrial and environmental applications.

Professional Experience 💼

Yu Guo has over a decade of experience in materials chemical engineering research. He has led and contributed to three completed and ongoing research projects, collaborated with state-of-the-art laboratories, and published extensively in high-impact journals. His industry involvement includes 14 consultancy projects focused on technological innovation and materials development.

Research Interests 🔬

Yu Guo’s research interests revolve around:

Enhancing photocatalytic performance in advanced materials.

Modifying chemical structures and microstructures of surfaces for better mass transfer.

Developing innovative materials including quartz, TiO₂, ZrO₂, and SiC.

Collaborating with industry to translate scientific research into practical applications.

Awards 🏆

Recipient of 2 prestigious scientific and technological awards.

Recognized for outstanding innovation and contributions to the field of materials chemical engineering.

Publications Top Notes📚

Facile synthesis of super-microporous mesoporous MgO-ZrO₂ composites and their adsorption properties for CO₂ – Chemical Physics, 2024, Vol. 583, Article 112319. Cited by 1.

Deoxidation regulation of SiC surface and its effect on enhancing photocatalytic performance – Applied Surface Science, 2023, Vol. 609, Article 155181. Cited by 3.

Facile synthesis of mesoporous zirconia nanocrystals in acid/base-free conditions – Materials Science and Technology (United Kingdom), 2023, Vol. 39(1), pp. 62–69.

Sulfonyl radical-induced regioselective cyclization of 3-aza-1,5-enynes with sulfonyl chlorides to produce 1,2-dihydropyridines by copper catalysis – New Journal of Chemistry, 2021, Vol. 45(25), pp. 11030–11034. Cited by 6.

Regioselective, copper(I)-catalyzed, tandem sulfonylation-cyclization of 1,5-dienes with sulfonyl chlorides – Organic Chemistry Frontiers, 2021, Vol. 8(12), pp. 3123–3127.

 

 

Dr. Yongcaho Xue | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yongcaho Xue | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

China University of Petroleum (Beijing), China

Xue Yongchao (Ph.D.) is a professor at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing). With over two decades of academic and research experience, he specializes in stochastic modeling, reservoir characterization, and petroleum engineering. He has contributed significantly to advancements in low-permeability reservoirs and heavy oil thermal recovery.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Xue Yongchao holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the China University of Petroleum (2004), showcasing his advanced expertise in the field. He also earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeast Petroleum University (2001) and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the same institution (1994), solidifying his strong foundation in both petroleum and mechanical engineering disciplines. His diverse academic background enables him to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications in petroleum engineering.

Experience 💼

Dr. Xue Yongchao has an impressive career in academia and research. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at China University of Petroleum-Beijing, where he leads cutting-edge research and teaches advanced courses. From 2010 to 2011, he was a Visiting Scholar at Texas A&M University, USA, where he collaborated on international projects and expanded his global expertise. Prior to his professorship, he worked as a Lecturer at the same university from 2004 to 2015, building a solid foundation in teaching and research.

Research Interests 🔬

Stochastic Modeling 🔍

Dr. Xue specializes in stochastic modeling, employing advanced probabilistic methods to analyze and predict complex reservoir behaviors, enabling more accurate forecasting and decision-making in petroleum engineering.

Reservoir Characterization 🛢️

His expertise in reservoir characterization focuses on understanding the physical and geological properties of reservoirs, ensuring efficient exploration and extraction strategies.

Geology and Development of Oil & Gas Fields 🌍

Dr. Xue contributes to the study and teaching of oil and gas field development, integrating geological insights with engineering principles to optimize resource utilization and sustainability.

Awards 🏆

2017: Second Prize, Science and Technology Progress of Ministry of Education, for "The new theory and application of heavy oil multi-medium thermal development."

2012: First Prize, Teaching Achievements, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), for "Advanced Mechanics of Fluids in Porous Media" course system construction.

2010: First Prize, Science and Technology Progress of China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association, for "Non-linear seepage and development technology of ultra-low permeability reservoirs."

Selected Publications 📚

Probabilistic performance forecasting in history matching of low-permeability reservoirs, SPE-188100-MS (2017). Link

A new fracture prediction method by combining genetic algorithm with neural network in low permeability reservoirs, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2014). Cited by: 68 articles. Link

The influence of interlayer of bottom water reservoirs during development stage, Petroleum Science and Technology (2013). Link

Experimental comparison study of stress sensitivity at different levels of permeability core, Advanced Materials Research (2012). Link

An Integrated Method of Data-Driven and Water-Drive Mechanism for Oil Production Forecast in High Water Cut Reservoir, Link