Keynote Speakers

Prof. Abdul Rauf

Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China

Brief introduction: Abdul Rauf currently working as a Foreign Professor at the School of Management Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing China. Abdul does research in Business Economics, Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Stock Market Development, Tourism Economics, ICT, etc.He has published more than 30 SSCI, SCI, EI and international papers in famous journals, and is studying various research projects and prospects of "Belt and Road Economy and New economy". My task is to delve into the field of finance (energy economics, environmental issues and financial markets) in order to respond to market dynamics and predict behavioral flows. Obtain a professional position in the appropriate field in a dynamic and reputable institution, contribute my knowledge and skills to the advancement of the institution, and provide opportunities for growth and research advancement.

Title of Keynote Speech:Investigating the role of smart technologies, financial, and environmental innovations in tackling the ecological sustainability: a global pathway toward low carbon energy transition

Abstract: Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, the rapid development of modern technologies has brought unprecedented social prosperity to mankind as technologies penetrate every sector of the economy. These technologies have given a new dimension to the energy sector. The key purpose of this study is to investigate the crucial impact of technological revolutions, namely, smart grids, smart devices, financial innovations, and environmental innovations, on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). To this end, the study utilized data from European, Asian, Middle Eastern, and African countries and employed first- and second-generation methods, such as DOLS, FMOLS, and CS-ARDL models. The research shows that smart grids are the only factor in reducing GHGs, regardless of geographic division. Hence, linking smart grid resources to climate change goals requires short-term deployment strategies with a clear long-term vision and the fundamental goal of transforming the power structure into a net zero-emission system. The study also demonstrates that the emergence of ICT in electricity consumption has not yet reached a level that can promote environmental excellence. The study documented the critical role of financial innovation and environmental innovation in addressing environmental degradation.