Confidence Kalu | Climate Smart Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Confidence Kalu | Climate Smart Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Dr. National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike Abia State, Nigeria

Dr. Confidence Amaechi Kalu is a Chief Research Fellow at the National Root Crops Research Institute in Umudike, Nigeria, with a PhD in Agribusiness and Financial Management. Her research focuses on agricultural economics, with experience ranging from graduate internships to postdoctoral research. She has participated in numerous professional training programs and leadership courses, including Women in Leadership Training funded by Australian Awards Africa and project management by HiiT Plc Lagos. Dr. Kalu has received significant research grants, such as the Australian awards grant on Agribusiness value chain and the World Bank Step B Project Grant for her PhD dissertation. She is dedicated to advancing agricultural research and education.

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EDUCATION 🎓

Doctoral Degree
PhD in Agribusiness and Financial Management 16/10/2015 Department of Agribusiness and Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Master’s Degree
MSc in Farm Management and Production Economics 12/8/2008 Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Bachelor’s Degree
BSc (Honors) in Agricultural Economics and Extension 28/11/2002 Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Secondary School
Senior School Certificate 2/9/1996 Community Secondary School Ohanze, Abia State, Nigeria

Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate 20/6/1989 Mosque Street Girls Primary School, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

HISTORY OF RESEARCH SERVICE 📚

Aug – Dec 2001: Graduate Internship, University Farm, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Sept 2003-Aug 2004: National Youth Service Corps, Agricultural Science Teacher, Unity Secondary School Gwaram, Jigawa State Feb 2005-Mar 2006: Agricultural Officer, CAE Farms Nigeria Limited 2007-2010: Assistant Lecturer, Proof Management College, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. 2010-2015: PhD Research Fellow, Department of Agribusiness, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2016-date: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE GENERATION 🌱

LEADERSHIP TRAININGWomen in Leadership Training funded by Australian Awards Africa (September 24-27, 2019)Project Management and Leadership Training Course organized by HiiT Plc Lagos (August 26 – October 2022) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES

Grant Writing Proposal Training organized by Agricultural Policy Research Network in Delta State University Asaba, Nigeria (July 2-4, 2017) Rapid Value Chain Analysis Training sponsored by Australia Awards Africa held in Ghana (October 2017) Training on Econometric Analysis with RATS and EVIEWS held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria (June and July 2018) Workshop on the Use of LSMS Data held in Nairobi, Kenya (August 2019) Training on Survey Data Analysis using STATA held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, sponsored by Feed the Future Nigeria Agriculture Policy Activity (July 3-7, 2023) Online Programming Course on Python (July – August 2020) Impact Evaluation Retooling Workshop for Researchers and Teaching Faculty from Sub-Saharan Africa organized by African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) in Nairobi (July 5-11, 2023)

🏆RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS

Australian Awards Grant on Agribusiness Value Chain held in Queensland University Brisbane (16th August – 2nd October 2017) World Bank Step B Project Grant for PhD Dissertation (October 2014 – August 2015)

✍️Publications Top Note :

Article: A Comparison of the Drying Kinetics, Energy Consumption and Colour Quality of Drying Medicinal Leaves in Direct-Solar Dryer with Different Colours of Collector Cover

Authors: Ndukwu, M.C., Akpan, G., Okeahialam, A.N., … Mbanasor, J., Wu, H.
Journal: Renewable Energy, 2023, Vol. 216, Article 119076
Citations: 3

Article: Heat Transfer Correlations and Pressure Drop Dynamics of Palm Fibre Wetting Media for Evaporative Cooling at Different Air Flow Rates

Authors: Ndukwu, M.C., Matthew, I., Godwin, A., … Mbanasor, J., Wu, H.
Journal: International Journal of Refrigeration, 2023, Vol. 154, pp. 268–280
Citations: 0

Review: Progressive Review of Solar Drying Studies of Agricultural Products with Exergoeconomics and Econo-Market Participation Aspect

Authors: Ndukwu, M.C., Ibeh, M., Okon, B.B., … Mbanasor, J., Bennamoun, L.
Journal: Cleaner Environmental Systems, 2023, Vol. 9, Article 100120
Citations: 5

Article: Analysis of the Influence of Outdoor Surface Heat Flux on the Inlet Water and the Exhaust Air Temperature of the Wetting Pad of a Direct Evaporative Cooling System

Authors: Ndukwu, M.C., Ibeh, M.I., Akpan, G.E., … Ben, A.E., Mbanasor, J.
Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023, Vol. 226, Article 120292
Citations: 5

Article: Farmers’ Perspective toward a Demand-Led Yam Breeding in Nigeria

Authors: Kalu, C., Nnabue, I., Edemodu, A., … Asfaw, A., Obidiegwu, J.E.
Journal: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023, Vol. 7, Article 1227920
Citations: 1

Article: Quality Attributes of Fufu in South-East Nigeria: Guide for Cassava Breeders

Authors: Chijioke, U., Madu, T., Okoye, B., … Fliedel, G., Egesi, C.
Journal: International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021, Vol. 56(3), pp. 1247–1257
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Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Michele Paulin | Concordia University | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Concordia University, Canada

MICHÈLE PAULIN, former RBC Professorship holder in Strategic Relationship Marketing (2010-2020), holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an Executive MBA from John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. She has received numerous accolades, including an award from the Journal of Service Management (2014) and the MCB University Press Award for Excellence (2001). Dr. Paulin has over 120 publications and presentations across prestigious journals and conferences. Her research focuses on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design and management, and self-determination motivation practices. She also serves as an expert and reviewer in various capacities.

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Meet Dr. Michèle Paulin: A Leader in Strategic Relationship Marketing 🌟

Dr. Michèle Paulin, who held the RBC Professorship in Strategic Relationship Marketing from 2010 to 2020, boasts an impressive academic and professional background. She holds a law degree (L.L.B.) from Université de Sherbrooke, an MBA from the John Molson School of Business, and a Ph.D. from UQÀM. Her expertise and contributions have been widely recognized, including receiving a highly recommended award from the Journal of Service Management in 2014 at Service Frontiers and the Award for Excellence from MCB University Press—International Journal of Bank Marketing in 2001. 🏆

Funded Projects and Academic Contributions 📚

Dr. Paulin’s research has been extensively supported by prestigious funding bodies such as SSHRC, FQRSC, and internal grants from the Luc Beauregard Centre, ARRE, CASA Grants, and FRDP. Her prolific academic output includes over 120 publications and scientific presentations in renowned journals and conferences, including the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Humanistic Management Journal, Universal Journal of Management, Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Motivation Science, and many more. 📰

Focus on Experiential Learning and Sustainable Practices 🌱

Dr. Paulin’s projects are characterized by their focus on immersive experiential learning, humanistic and sustainable management practices, service design, and self-determination motivation practices. Her innovative approach has significantly influenced the fields of service design and management. 🚀

A Respected Expert and Reviewer 🧐

In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Paulin serves as an expert and reviewer for various academic and professional organizations. Her broad expertise and commitment to excellence have made her a respected figure in the academic community. 🌍 

✍️Publications Top Note :

Is it fashionable to swap clothes? The moderating role of culture
Armouch, F., Paulin, M., Laroche, M.
Journal of Consumer Behaviour, 2024

🌟 This article explores the cultural influences on the popularity of clothing swaps, providing insights into sustainable fashion practices and consumer behavior.

Integrated Self-Determined Motivation and Charitable Causes: The Link to Eudaimonia in Humanistic Management
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Dong, W.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2024

🌟 Investigating the relationship between self-determined motivation and charitable engagement, this paper delves into how these factors contribute to human well-being and eudaimonia.

Hofstede’s individual-level indulgence dimension: Scale development and validation
Heydari, A., Laroche, M., Paulin, M., Richard, M.-O.
Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2021, 62, 102640

🌟 This research validates a scale for Hofstede’s indulgence dimension, providing a tool for better understanding consumer behavior across different cultures.

Persuasions by Corporate and Activist NGO Strategic Website Communications: Impacts on Perceptions of Sustainability Messages and Greenwashing
Ferguson, R.J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
Humanistic Management Journal, 2021, 6(1), pp. 117–131

🌟 Examining how corporate and activist communications shape perceptions of sustainability, this article sheds light on the effectiveness of green marketing strategies.

Working Together in Montréal to Improve Veterans’ Well-Being: A Canadian Perspective
Fewster, B., Brais, H., Gregory, S., Paulin, M.
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 2019, pp. 1–21

🌟 This study focuses on collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of veterans in Montréal, highlighting the importance of community and support systems.

The social context for value co-creations in an entrepreneurial network: Influence of interpersonal attraction, relational norms and partner trustworthiness
Ferguson, R., Schattke, K., Paulin, M.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2016, 22(2), pp. 199–214

🌟 Investigating the dynamics of value co-creation in entrepreneurial networks, this paper explores the roles of interpersonal attraction, relational norms, and trust.

Gaining Millennial women’s support for a fashion show: Influence of fashion experiences, gender identity and cause-related Facebook appeals
Salman, A., Ferguson, R.J., Paulin, M., Schattke, K.
Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, 2016, 7(2), pp. 132–146

🌟 This article examines how fashion experiences and gender identity influence Millennial women’s support for cause-related fashion shows.

Development of market Mavenism traits: Antecedents and moderating effects of culture, gender, and personal beliefs
Kiani, I., Laroche, M., Paulin, M.
Journal of Business Research, 2016, 69(3), pp. 1120–1129

🌟 Analyzing the development of market mavenism traits, this research looks at the impacts of culture, gender, and personal beliefs on consumer behavior.

Self-determination theory, social media and charitable causes: An in-depth analysis of autonomous motivation
Ferguson, R., Gutberg, J., Schattke, K., Paulin, M., Jost, N.
European Journal of Social Psychology, 2015, 45(3), pp. 298–307

🌟 This study explores how self-determination theory applies to social media and charitable causes, emphasizing the role of autonomous motivation in prosocial behavior.

Organizational Culture in a Professional Business to Business Service Context: Implications for Business Performance and Long-Term Relationships in Mexican Commercial Banking
Paulin, M., Perrien, J., Ferguson, R.
Developments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science, 2015, pp. 478