Research Skills A Story from Hi Rank’s Expert – Associate Professor Abel D. Alonso

About Associate Professor Abel D. Alonso – Hi Rank’s Partner Expert Academic Expert: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abel D. Alonso Education experience: D. by research at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Western Michigan University, United States. Bachelor’s degree, Western Michigan University, United States. Research and teaching experience at: Curtin University, Australia Edith […]

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About Associate Professor Abel D. Alonso – Hi Rank’s Partner Expert

Academic Expert: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abel D. Alonso

Education experience:	D. by research at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Master of Business Administration (MBA), Western Michigan University, United States. Bachelor’s degree, Western Michigan University, United States.
Research and teaching experience at:	Curtin University, Australia Edith Cowan University, Australia. Western Sydney University, Australia Shanghai International Studies University, China Lincoln University, New Zealand Auburn University, United States Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom University of Derby, United Kingdom
Visit Google Scholar for publications:	https://scholar.google.com/citationshl=en&user=73e7txoAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Other industry experience:	Worked in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Spain

While technological developments have transformed, are transforming and will continue to transform society and the world, the importance of acquiring knowledge, including through research, remains paramount. Not only is research crucial in the scientific domain, but also in other areas where human creativity, innovation and interaction are central: business, entrepreneurship, management, human resources and education are only a few examples. The skills required to conduct research, such as acquiring knowledge from the existing literature, collecting, analysing and interpreting data, and sharing the findings through verbal presentations or written outputs, are numerous, time-consuming and complex. To develop these skills, a well-planned and structured learning process is imperative.

Argentina Workshop for wineries in Valle de Uco (wine region), Argentina

Workshop for businesspeople in Spain

Workshop in La Palma, Spain

Working, studying or living in nations scattered across five continents (Europe, North and South America, Oceania, and now Asia) has strongly reinforced my appreciation, understanding, and awareness of the need for and importance of the above skills. They are well beyond equipping me to be a well-functioning citizen; they are fundamental to becoming an efficient professional in a ferociously competitive work environment.

Workshop at the University of Barcelona, Spain

Having embarked on a long journey of discovery that has now taken me to Vietnam, I continue to witness the significance of research-related skills on a daily basis. Among these, critical thinking, writing, speaking and presentation skills are invaluable for pursuing higher educational and career goals. I hope that you, too, feel the passion and the inquisitiveness to further develop those skills, as they will undoubtedly enrich your intellectual capabilities and guide you throughout your life and professional journey.

Presenting at universities in Hanoi, Vietnam

Presenting at forums, Vietnam

Testimonials from Professors and PhDs on working with Associate Professor Abel D. Alonso

Dr David Ng Curtin University Singapore and Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education, Singapore.	Working with Abel Duarte Alonso was beneficial in learning different aspects of the research journey, including developing a research ethics application, gathering and analysing data, and also in the write up and publication of journal articles. The research craft I learned with him has helped me in my recent efforts on writing academic articles. In addition, I have learned the importance of associating with research-minded people to continue my research journey.
Dr. Alessandro Bressan Senior Lecturer, The University of Notre Dame, Australia.	Abel Duarte Alonso has supported my research journey for more than a decade, including through coaching, mentoring, and leadership in data gathering, analysis, article write-up, revisions, and publication.
María Buitrago Soliz Universidad del Valle, Bolivia.	With the support and leadership of Abel Duarte Alonso, we have gained new insights in the academic publishing journey, including research skills in data collection, data management, data analysis, and article write-up skills
Nikolaos Sakellarios Ph.D. graduate, Liverpool John Moores University.	During my Ph.D. journey, Abel Duarte Alonso has provided extensive coaching, support, and mentoring. Under his guidance, I have learned crucial aspects of the research journey, including data gathering, analysis, and thesis and article write up. Furthermore, under his coaching and supervision, I have been able to publish in high-ranked journals
Dr. Tran Duc Thanh Vice Dean, Faculty of Tourism – Phenikaa University	He is a highly dedicated researcher whose publications are predominantly featured in prestigious, high-ranked journals. I am incredibly fortunate and privileged to work alongside him, which has granted me the opportunity to learn extensively about research ethics, literature review skills, research content development, scale development, as well as interviewing, transcribing, and translation skills.