Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Khoi Phan | Ultrasonic Sensor Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh Khoi Phan, Can Tho University, Vietnam

Dr. Dinh Khoi Phan is an Associate Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking at Can Tho University, Viet Nam, where he has been actively contributing to academia since 2003. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Lincoln University, New Zealand (2013), a Master of Management from the University of the Philippines (2003), and a B.Sc. in Finance from Can Tho University (1999). His research spans rural finance, economic development, development finance, banking, behavioral finance, and cryptocurrency. Dr. Phan has led and participated in numerous government-funded research projects focused on agricultural policy, SME support, risk management in rice crop insurance, and smart city development in the Mekong River Delta. He is also the author and co-author of several books and book chapters addressing financial systems and socio-economic development in Vietnam. Through his leadership, academic work, and practical contributions, Dr. Phan has become a prominent figure in Vietnam’s financial research and policy landscape.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Dinh Khoi Phan

Dr. Dinh Khoi Phan is an accomplished scholar and academic leader whose research spans finance, rural development, and economic transformation in the Mekong River Delta. With a Ph.D. in Finance from Lincoln University, New Zealand, and over two decades of academic and policy-driven research experience, he exemplifies the qualities sought in a Best Researcher Award recipient.

🎓 Education

📘 Ph.D. in Finance – Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand (April 2013)
📗 Master of Management – University of the Philippines, Los Baños (June 2003)
📕 B.Sc. in Finance – Can Tho University, Viet Nam (September 1999)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience

🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor & Dean, Faculty of Finance and Banking, Can Tho University (2020–present)
📚 Lecturer, Department of Finance and Banking, Can Tho University (2012–present)
📖 Lecturer, Department of Economics, Can Tho University (2005–2012)
📖 Lecturer, Agricultural Economics, Can Tho University (2003–2005)
🔬 Research Assistant & 👨‍🏫 Teaching Assistant, Commerce Division, Lincoln University (2011)

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions

📖 Published Author of multiple Vietnamese books on finance and economics
📘 Led and contributed to 9 major research projects focused on rural development, insurance, SMEs, and smart city planning in the Mekong Delta
💼 Policy Influence through development strategies funded by national and provincial governments
🌱 Specialized in microfinance, economic development, and agricultural risk management in Southeast Asia

Publication Top Notes:

Dirichlet Mixed Process Integrated Bayesian Estimation for Individual Securities

Predictors of Return on Assets and Return on Equity for Banking and Insurance Companies on Vietnam Stock Exchange

Asymmetries in responses of commercial banks in a transitional economy to countercyclical monetary policy: The case of Romania

The Transmission Mechanism of Russian Central Banks Countercyclical Monetary Policy since 2011: Evidence from the Interest Rate Pass-Through

The impact of microcredit on rural households in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam

Formal and informal rural credit in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam: Interaction and accessibility

Prof. Ahmed Al-Jumaily, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Ahmed Al-Jumaily is a distinguished Professor of Biomechanical Engineering at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, where he leads the Institute of Biomedical Technologies. With a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, his research spans biomechanics, vibration, system dynamics, and smart polymers. A Fellow of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), Professor Al-Jumaily has developed and taught numerous courses, supervised over 100 postgraduate projects, and published more than 380 scientific articles. His leadership extends to editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the ASME Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy, and significant contributions to international conferences and symposiums. Recognized globally, he has received multiple awards for his research excellence and maintains active involvement in over 11 professional societies.

Summary of Suitability for Research for Lifetime Achievement Award:

Professor Ahmed Al-Jumaily is an exceptionally accomplished scholar with a distinguished career in biomechanical engineering and biomedical technologies. His extensive academic qualifications, research contributions, and leadership roles make him a strong candidate for a Research for Lifetime Achievement Award.