Ata Jameei Osgouei | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ata Jameei Osgouei | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Fairfield University, United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ata Jameei Osgouei is a distinguished academic in the field of marketing analytics and consumer behavior, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Marketing at Fairfield University, Dolan School of Business, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from The University of Texas at Dallas in 2024, following his MBA and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, equipping him with a strong interdisciplinary foundation that bridges engineering, business, and advanced quantitative research. His professional experience includes serving as a Lecturer, Research, and Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Dallas from 2017 to 2024, where he taught courses such as Principles of Marketing, Marketing Research, and Database Marketing before joining Fairfield University, where he currently teaches Marketing Analytics, Marketing Research, and Principles of Marketing at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His research interests focus on observational learning, consumer learning, online marketplaces, and financial markets, with methodological expertise in quantitative marketing, structural and statistical modeling, causal inference, Bayesian methods, hidden Markov models, and machine learning. Dr. Jameei’s research contributions include publications in leading journals such as Marketing Science, along with multiple working papers and projects exploring consumer herding, credit card risk prediction, and novel business incubation models, which collectively demonstrate his ability to integrate theory with impactful applications. He has presented his work at prestigious conferences including ACME, MDC, and INFORMS, and is actively engaged in academic service through committees at the Dolan School of Business. His numerous awards and honors include the Dolan Summer Research Grant (2025), Dean’s Excellence Scholarship (2022–2023), and fellowships at the Marketing Science Doctoral Consortium and UH Doctoral Symposium, reflecting both academic excellence and global recognition. With a strong skillset spanning Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, and advanced econometric methods, Dr. Jameei exemplifies the new generation of marketing scholars whose research bridges digital consumer insights with data-driven decision-making. His trajectory highlights not only his dedication to scholarship but also his potential to lead future innovations in marketing science, making him a valuable contributor to academia, industry, and society.

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Featured Publications

  1. Jameei Osgouei, A., Ching, A. T., Ratchford, B. T., & Shahrokhi Tehrani, S. (2025). Estimating position and social influence effects in online search. Marketing Science.
  2. Jameei Osgouei, A., Ching, A. T., Ratchford, B. T., & Shahrokhi Tehrani, S. (2023). Estimating position and social influence effects in online search: An empirical generalized Weitzman model.

Márcia Espejo | Accounting | Women Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Márcia Espejo | Accounting | Women Researcher Award

Professor Associate at Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo has a strong academic background, including a Ph.D. in Controllership and Accounting from the University of São Paulo – FEA / USP, a Master’s in Business Administration from the State University of Londrina – UEL, and a Bachelor’s in Administration from the State University of Maringá – UEM. She also holds a degree in Data Processing Technology from UNICESUMAR and recently completed a degree in Accounting Sciences at UNIGRAN. Her educational journey demonstrates a commitment to learning and excellence in the field of accounting and management.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo pursued a diverse academic journey, culminating in a robust educational background. She completed her Ph.D. in Controllership and Accounting at the University of São Paulo – FEA / USP, where she conducted groundbreaking research from 2005 to 2008. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master’s in Business Administration at the State University of Londrina – UEL from 2002 to 2004, equipping her with advanced management skills. Dr. Espejo’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Administration from the State University of Maringá – UEM, where she laid the foundation for her future endeavors in 1993-1997. Additionally, her educational pursuits include a degree in Data Processing Technology from UNICESUMAR (1994-1996), enhancing her analytical and technical capabilities, and a recent completion of a degree in Accounting Sciences at UNIGRAN (2016-2017), further enriching her expertise in the field. Dr. Espejo’s academic journey reflects her commitment to continuous learning and academic excellence.

Research Experience:

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo has extensive research experience, focusing on accounting, administration, control, and management accounting. Her research has contributed significantly to understanding competitiveness in agribusiness, performance evaluation, and work-life balance in the accounting profession. She has led projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Araucária Foundation and CNPq, including the Institutional Research Project CNPq PROCAD/Casadinho USP/UFPR (2012-2015). Additionally, she has mentored numerous dissertations, doctoral coorientations, and post-doctoral supervision, highlighting her commitment to developing future researchers in the field. Dr. Espejo’s research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing her impact and influence in the academic community.

Research Interest:

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo’s research interests lie at the intersection of accounting, administration, and management. She is particularly interested in exploring control and management accounting practices, competitiveness in agribusiness, and the impact of organizational resilience on performance during times of crisis. Her work also delves into the importance of managerial control for economic performance in family farming and the adoption of informational proxies in startups. Dr. Espejo’s research seeks to advance understanding in these areas and contribute to the development of effective strategies for organizations to thrive in dynamic environments.

Award and Honors:

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo has received several awards and honors for her outstanding contributions to the field of accounting and management. She has been recognized for her research excellence and leadership in academia, including being awarded the Research Productivity Scholar Level 2 by CNPq. Her work has also been funded by prestigious organizations such as the Araucária Foundation and CNPq, further highlighting the impact and recognition of her research contributions. Dr. Espejo’s dedication to advancing knowledge in her field has earned her the respect and admiration of her peers, making her a highly esteemed figure in the academic community.

Skills:

Dr. Márcia Bortolocci Espejo is a skilled researcher and educator with a diverse range of talents. Her proficiency in conducting research in accounting, administration, and management is demonstrated by her extensive publication record and her leadership in various research projects. Dr. Espejo’s teaching abilities are also noteworthy, as evidenced by her role as a professor in Accounting Sciences and Business Administration Sciences. She has shown exceptional leadership skills through her coordination of the Graduate Program in Accounting Sciences and her tenure as the head of the Accounting Sciences Department at the Federal University of Paraná. Dr. Espejo is also a committed mentor, having guided numerous students at the master’s and doctoral levels, as well as post-doctoral researchers. Her project management skills are evident in her successful coordination of projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the Araucária Foundation and CNPq. Dr. Espejo’s analytical skills are exceptional, as seen in her research on competitiveness in agribusiness, performance evaluation, and work-life balance in the accounting profession. Overall, Dr. Espejo’s adaptability, analytical acumen, and leadership make her a highly respected figure in the field of accounting and management.

Publications:

  1. Perfil dos atributos do sistema orçamentário sob a perspectiva contingencial: uma abordagem multivariada
    • Author: MMSB Espejo
    • Year: 2008
    • Citations: 110
  2. Estado da arte da pesquisa contábil: um estudo bibliométrico de periódicos nacional e internacionalmente veiculados entre 2003 e 2007
    • Authors: MMSB Espejo, APC Cruz, RL Lourenço, T Antonovz, LB Almeida
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 78
  3. Uma análise crítico-reflexiva da compreensão da adoção dos artefatos de contabilidade gerencial sob uma lente alternativa-a contribuição de abordagens organizacionais
    • Authors: MMSB Espejo, F Costa, APC da Cruz, LB de Almeida
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 56
  4. Gestão da diversidade: um estudo de gênero e raça em grandes empresas brasileiras
    • Authors: EB do Prado Gonçalves, MMSB Espejo, SML Altoé, SB Voese
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 54
  5. Programas de pós-graduação Stricto Sensu em contabilidade: sua contribuição na formação de professores e pesquisadores
    • Authors: AL Comunelo, MMSB Espejo, SB Voese, EM Lima
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 54
  6. Uma análise da evolução do campo de ensino e pesquisa em contabilidade sob a perspectiva de redes
    • Authors: SA Walter, APC da Cruz, MMSB Espejo, FP Gassner
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 53
  7. Compreensão e utilização da informação contábil pelos micro e pequenos empreendedores em seu processo de gestão
    • Authors: SR Kos, MMSB Espejo, L Raifur, RP Anjos
    • Year: 2014
    • Citations: 46
  8. Campo de pesquisa em contabilidade: uma análise de redes sob a perspectiva institucional
    • Authors: MMSB Espejo, APC da Cruz, SA Walter, FP Gassner
    • Year: 2009
    • Citations: 46
  9. Evidenciação de informações ambientais: proposta de um indicador a partir da percepção de especialistas
    • Authors: RKB Bachmann, LM Carneiro, MMSB Espejo
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 44
  10. Problem-Based Learning no ensino de contabilidade gerencial: relato de uma experiência brasileira
    • Authors: DB Martins, MMSB Espejo, F Frezatti
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 42