Eshref Trushin | Economics of Innovation and New Technology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Eshref Trushin | Economics of Innovation and New Technology | Research Excellence Award

Leicester Castle Business School | United Kingdom

Dr Eshref Trushin is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University, Economics of Innovation and New Technology and an accomplished scholar with a distinguished international academic and professional profile. He holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London, an MA from Duke University in the United States, and an MSc (Research) in Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His co-authored research has been published in Research Policy, a Financial Times top fifty journal, and he has presented his work at major international academic forums including the Royal Economic Society, BAFA, ISPOR, and RADMA, earning three Best Paper Awards. Over his academic career, Dr Trushin has taught eighteen courses across six British universities and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He has received seven competitive research grants from leading bodies such as the British Academy, ESRC, and the Royal Economic Society. His citation impact includes an h-index of nine, over four hundred citations, and more than thirty indexed documents on Google Scholar. Formerly Chief Economist at BearingPoint Consulting, he led economic reform research influencing national regulations, consulted for World Bank Development Economics on WTO accession and FDI barriers, authored a book on East Asian economic development, and now leads interdisciplinary research on ESG, sustainable development, CO₂ emissions, and the economic and policy impacts of artificial intelligence.

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Featured Publications

R&D and productivity in OECD firms and industries: A hierarchical meta-regression analysis

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Research Policy, Vol. 45(10), pp. 2069–2086, 2016 · Citations: 172
Inverted-U relationship between R&D intensity and survival: Evidence on scale and complementarity effects in UK data

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Research Policy, Vol. 45(7), pp. 1474–1492, 2016 · Citations: 102
Basic Problems of Market Transition in Central Asia

E. Trushin – Central Asia and the New Global Economy: Critical Problems, Critical Choices, 2019 · Citations: 18
Uzbekistan: problems of development and reform in the agrarian sector

E. Trushin – Central Asia, pp. 259–291, 2017 · Citations: 16
A firm-level dataset for analyzing entry, exit, employment and R&D expenditures in the UK: 1997–2012

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Data in Brief, Vol. 8, pp. 153–157

Mr. Wei Li – digitization – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wei Li - digitization - Best Researcher Award

Jining University - China

Author Profile 

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Early academic pursuits 📚

Wei li began his academic journey with a strong focus on economics and management, laying the foundation for his expertise in digital governance. after completing his education at prestigious institutions, wei li became deeply interested in the role of digital technology in urban governance, positioning himself as a researcher committed to advancing this evolving field.

Professional endeavors 🏢

Wei li is currently a professor at the school of economics and management at jining university in china. his work has been instrumental in shaping the university’s focus on the intersection of digitalization and urban governance. in his professional capacity, he has led numerous research projects, making significant strides in understanding the role of digital tools in enhancing urban management and governance structures.

Contributions and research focus 🔍

At the core of wei li’s research is the exploration of digital technology’s role in urban governance. his work builds a comprehensive theoretical analysis framework and evaluation system for digitally driven urban management. rather than focusing solely on infrastructure and e-government platforms, his innovative approach includes digitization "soft elements" like strategic support, talent, and the security environment. wei li’s application of methods such as the extreme value variance method and obstacle degree model has been critical in identifying the key indicators restricting the development of urban digital governance in china.

Accolades and recognition 🏅

Wei li's contributions have been widely recognized in academic and governmental circles. his research is often cited in discussions on improving urban governance through digital tools, earning him respect and accolades within the fields of economics, management, and urban studies. his innovative thinking and application of digitization practical frameworks have placed him at the forefront of urban digital governance research in china.

Impact and influence 🌍

Wei li’s work on digitally driven urban governance has had a significant impact on policy and academic approaches in china. by addressing the balance of "hard" and "soft" elements in urban governance, his research has influenced both local and national government strategies in the digitalization of urban management systems. digitization his comprehensive models are now used to assess and improve the governance capabilities of chinese cities, aiding in the transition to smarter, more efficient urban environments.

Legacy and future contributions 🚀

Through his dedication to the field of digital governance, wei li is leaving behind a lasting legacy of innovation and practical application. his research paves the way for more advanced models that can be adopted by cities globally, making urban governance more efficient, inclusive, and adaptable. looking forward, wei li is poised to continue contributing to the development of new digital frameworks that will shape the cities of the future, driving smarter, more sustainable urban management practices.

Notable Publications 

  • Title: Digitally Driven Urban Governance: Framework and Evaluation in China
    Authors: Wei Li, Jun Zhang, Xiaojie Guo, Yang Zhou, Fan Yang, Ruilin Li
    Journal: Sustainability
    Date: 2024-11-06
    DOI: 10.3390/su16229673
  • Title: Human Capital Structure and Innovation Efficiency Under Technological Progress: Evidence from China
    Authors: Wei Li, Yuanxiang Peng, Jingjing Yang, Md Sazzad Hossain
    Journal: Sage Open
    Date: 2024-07
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241277165