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Wissal Ben Arfi, ACIEK Academy of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge, 2025
Dr. Wissal Ben Arfi, Head of the Marketing and Communication Department, was awarded Best Paper at the 22nd Edition of the ACIEK Academy Conference, held in Spain and hosted by the University of Alcalá from 18-20 June.
Her award-winning paper, “From Pixels to Profit: AI-Driven Trading and Consumer Well-Being in Virtual Markets,” offers a compelling analysis of how artificial intelligence is reshaping digital marketplaces and influencing consumer behavior and well-being in the virtual age.
This recognition not only celebrates Dr. Wissal Ben Arfi’s outstanding research, but also highlights her deep commitment to academic excellence and forward-thinking scholarship in the fields of artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital transformation.
The ACIEK (Academy of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge) Conference brings together leading global scholars advancing theory and practice in innovation and knowledge.
PSB Research Office Awards 2024–2025
This year, the PSB Research Office recognized three outstanding scholars whose work exemplifies academic excellence and societal impact:
- Best Established Researcher: Dr. Francesco Appio
Professor of Management and expert in innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. Widely published in leading journals and currently serving in multiple editorial roles.
- Best Junior Researcher: Dr. Whelsy Boungou
Assistant Professor of Finance, whose research focuses on banking, financial stability, climate change, and monetary economics.
- Most Media-Featured Researcher: Dr. Thomas Porcher
Professor of Economics and a leading voice on energy and finance. Regular contributor to France Inter (the most popular radio station in France, with over 5 million listeners) and other major media outlets. Author of L’économie pour les 99%.
These awards celebrate not only academic excellence, but also real-world impact and thought leadership. The prize-winning professors’ remarkable research journeys embody these values and serves as an inspiration to their peers.
Mickael Melki, Fondation pour les Sciences Sociales, 2024-2025
Professor Mickael Melki, Professor of Economics, was awarded the 2024–2025 prize from the Fondation pour les Sciences Sociales for his research project titled "Migration et Diffusion des Normes de Fécondité Modernes en Europe" (Migration and Dissemination of Modern Fertility Norms in Europe). Initiated during his research stay at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the project explores how migration influences the spread of modern fertility norms across European societies. Recognized for its originality and societal relevance, this work offers valuable insights into the interplay between demographic change and cultural transformation in contemporary Europe.
Wissal Ben Arfi, 20th Academy of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge Conference (ACIEK Conference), 4-6 June 2024, IAE Sorbonne, Paris
Wissal Ben Arfi, Head of the Marketing Department, received the Elsevier Best Paper Award for her paper “Navigating the Green Wave: Understanding Behavioural Antecedents in Sustainable Cryptocurrency Investments.” The paper, co-authored with Dragan, G. B., Arfi, W. B., Tiberius, V., Ammari, A., and Khvatova, T., has been recognized for its outstanding contribution to the field.
The award was presented at the 20th Academy of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Knowledge Conference (ACIEK Conference), held on 4-6 June 2024, at IAE Sorbonne in Paris.
Wissal Ben Arfi, CCMP/FNEGE, 2024
Wissal Ben Arfi, Head of the Marketing Department, won the CCMP/FNEGE* prize for the best research-related case study with her paper “VOISIN: The Digital Strategy of a Renowned Chocolatier,” co-authored with Professors Yousra Hallem and Frédéric Aubrun from INSEEC. *CCMP (Centrales des Cas et Médias Pédagogiques) / FNEGE (Fondation Nationale pour l'Enseignement de la Gestion Des Entreprises)
https://fnege-medias.fr/fnege-video/voisin-la-strategie-digitale-dun-chocolatier-renomme/
Marta Ballatore, Association Information & Management - AIM
Marta Ballatore was honoured with first runner-up award for her thesis titled: “The Role(s) of Blockchain in the Evolution of Inter-Organizational Relationships: An Analysis of Digital Servitization in the Automotive Industry” (“Le(s) rôle(s) de la blockchain dans l’évolution des relations inter-organisations: Une analyse de la servicisation digitale dans l’industrie automobile”). This work was completed under the supervision of Lise Arena and Agnès Festre at Université Côte d’Azur - Laboratoire GREDEG.
https://aim.asso.fr/fr/actualites/id-522-conference-aim-2024-remerciements-et-prix-decernes
Yosr Ben Tahar and Meriam Razgallah, 9th International Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research (GEM-ACEDE) Coruña, 19 - 21 September 2024
Yosr Ben Tahar and Meriam Razgallah, both Professors of Management, were recognized for their outstanding research at the 9th International Workshop on Entrepreneurship Research (GEM-ACEDE) in A Coruña, held from 19 to 21 September 2024. Their paper, “The Entrepreneurs' Social Identity and Sustainable Orientation: The Key Role of Entrepreneurial Passion”, co-authored with Sufia Mohand Amar, received the Best Paper Award in the thematic area of Entrepreneurship and Institutions, Best Practices, and Social Economy.
Their study examines the impact of entrepreneurial social identity on sustainability orientation and ecological trade-offs. Notably, the findings show that Missionary and Communitarian identities are associated with a stronger commitment to sustainability, with sustainability orientation acting as a bridge between Missionary identity and ecological decision-making.
The GEM-ACEDE workshop, hosted by the Spanish Entrepreneurship Observatory and ACEDE’s Entrepreneurship Section, is a leading forum for scholars, researchers, and industry professionals. It provides a valuable platform for addressing the evolving challenges of entrepreneurship while encouraging innovation and collaboration.
https://odoo.gem-acede.com/en_GB
Samir Saadi and Syrine, Sustainable Financial Innovation Centre Annual Conference, November 25–26, 2023
At the Sustainable Financial Innovation Centre Annual Conference held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on November 25–26, 2023, distinguished recognition was awarded to Dr. Samir Saadi, Professor of Finance, and Dr. Syrine Sassi, Associate Professor of Finance and Project Manager at CRECC, alongside their esteemed collaborators Dr. Sadok El Ghoul and Dr. Omrane Guedhami. Their groundbreaking research, titled “Operating Inflexibility and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: International Evidence,” was celebrated for its critical contribution to understanding the environmental impact of corporate operational structures. The study offers compelling international insights into how inflexible business operations correlate with higher greenhouse gas emissions, providing vital implications for sustainable financial strategies and policymaking worldwide.
Charles Perez and Karina Sokolova, 10th Multidisciplinary International Social Networks Conference 2023
Dr. Charles Perez and Dr. Karina Sokolova, Associate Professors of Management, were awarded for their research titled “Is There a Community of French Fitness Influencers on YouTube? A Social Network Analysis Approach to YouTube Engagement” at the 10th Multidisciplinary International Social Networks Conference 2023, held at the National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan (September 4–6). Their study applies social network analysis to investigate the structure and engagement patterns of French fitness influencers on YouTube, offering valuable insights into the formation and dynamics of online influencer communities.