Muhammad Fareed | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fareed | Management | Best Researcher Award

Professor | VIZJA University | Poland

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fareed is a dedicated scholar in the field of management sciences, recognized for his impactful contributions to Strategic Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Firm Sustainability. With strong academic training and international exposure, he has cultivated a distinguished career rooted in advancing human capital development, high-performance work systems, and sustainable organizational practices. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fareed research blends theoretical advancement with practical insights, addressing emerging global challenges in workforce effectiveness, sustainable business performance, and organizational innovation. His scholarly portfolio includes numerous publications in high-impact, indexed journals spanning psychology, environmental studies, economics, and management, reflecting his multidisciplinary approach and research excellence. Demonstrating significant academic impact, his work has garnered 319 citations across 263 documents, with 35 indexed publications and an h-index of 12, underscoring his growing influence in the research community. He has actively contributed to funded research projects at national and international levels, focusing on institutional effectiveness, human resource systems, and strategic performance evaluation. Known for his leadership in academic environments, he has supervised several postgraduate research dissertations across diverse themes, including sustainability, artificial intelligence, employee performance, and cross-cultural management. Alongside his research achievements, he has served in teaching and academic leadership roles across reputable global institutions, demonstrating exceptional commitment to mentorship, knowledge dissemination, and student development. Driven by a passion to advance the frontiers of knowledge, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fareed continues to inspire emerging researchers and contribute to scholarly discourse on evolving business and human resource practices, innovation-driven leadership, and sustainable development. His professional ethos emphasizes collaborative research, ethical academic practice, and strategic vision, positioning him as an influential voice in shaping modern organizational and human capital strategies worldwide.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications

Ma, C., Ijaz, F., Fareed, M., & Laeeq, H. (2025). Adoption of e-learning technology in China’s higher education: insights from teachers’ perspectives [AdopciĂłn del aprendizaje en lĂ­nea en la educaciĂłn superior de China: la perspectiva de los docentes]. RIED-Revista Iberoamericana de EducaciĂłn a Distancia, 28(2).

Pahuja, A., Hassan, R., Chandel, A., Kaushik, N., Bhanot, N., & Fareed, M. (2025). Domain development and future research agendas in corporate governance and sustainability research: A review. Sustainable Development, 0, 1–22.

Cai, Y., Rahman, H. U., Khan, A. B., & Fareed, M. (2025). The role of environmental quality, financial development and institutional quality in sustainable economic growth: Evidence from China. Contemporary Economics, 19(3), 254–268.

ur Rehman, S., Khan, S. N., Antohi, V. M., Bashir, S., Fareed, M., Fortea, C., & Cristian, N. P. (2024). Open innovation Big Data analytics and its influence on sustainable tourism development: A multi-dimensional assessment of economic, policy, and behavioral factors. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 100254.

Abboh, U. A., Majid, A. H. A., Fareed, M., & Ismail, A. I. (2024). High-performance work practices–lecturers’ performance connection: Does working condition matter? Management in Education, 38(2), 79–90.

 

Adebanji Adejuwon WilliamAyeni | Entrepreneurship | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adebanji Adejuwon WilliamAyeni | Entrepreneurship | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow, NorthWest University, South Africa.

Dr. Adebanji Adejuwon W. Ayeni is a dynamic academic and IT consultant with a strong footprint in business administration, innovation, and entrepreneurial research. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at NorthWest University Business School, South Africa, he also contributes to academia and industry through roles in Nigerian universities and his tech consultancy firm, Digikraft Solution.

Professional Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Ayeni earned his PhD in Business Administration from Covenant University in 2020 🎓. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (2013) and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (2009), both from Covenant University, Nigeria. His educational foundation empowers his research in entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovation.

đź’Ľ Experience

With over 14 years of academic and professional experience, Dr. Ayeni currently serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at NorthWest University, South Africa (2024–present) and will take up a Lecturer role at Wigwe University in August 2024 📚. His academic journey spans roles at Landmark University (2018–2024) and Elizade University (2015–2018). He also leads Digikraft Solution, offering IT consultancy since 2010 💻.

🔬 Research Interests

His research explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, organizational resilience, innovation capability, and marketing strategies 🚀. He is particularly interested in how small businesses adapt to change and how digital tools enhance teaching and business performance.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Ayeni’s research impact is growing, with consistent contributions to high-quality journals and academic platforms. His dual strength in practical IT consultancy and academic theory brings real-world relevance to his scholarly work 🏆.

đź“š Top Noted Publications

Innovative Business Idea Generation in Higher Education: The Interplay between Entrepreneurship Centres and Economic Conditions (2025) – figshare dataset
➤ Data-backed insights into entrepreneurship in academic ecosystems.

Entrepreneurial Abilities and Business Performance: Enacting Business Survival Paradigm from Electronics Informal Market, Nigeria (2025) – World
➤ Analyzes informal markets in Nigeria and their resilience dynamics.

Interactive Marketing: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda (2024) – F1000Research
➤ Provides a roadmap for future studies in interactive marketing.

Leveraging Innovation Capability and Organizational Resilience for Business Sustainability (2024) – Sustainability
➤ Empirical PLS-SEM model for SME sustainability strategies.

Adaptiveness of MSMEs During Times of Environmental Disruption (2024) – Sustainable Development Goals Series
➤ Examines how MSMEs navigate environmental and economic shocks.

Conclusion

Dr. Adebanji Adejuwon W. Ayeni is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, considering his consistent scholarly contributions, multidisciplinary expertise, and dedication to business research and innovation. With ongoing engagement in impactful publications and academic roles across African and international institutions, he stands out as a deserving candidate poised for global research recognition.