MICHAEL
ANGELO CORTEZ
PROFESSOR.
RESEARCHER.
SOCIAL ADVOCATE.
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Research Team
Lead Researcher
Michael Angelo A. Cortez is a Professor of Accounting at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University who focuses on corporate social responsibility and sustainability. He is also a social advocate for inclusive education and an author who studies social entrepreneurship initiatives and sustainable agriculture.
Solomon Idan
Research Assistant
Solomon Idan is an experienced accounting and finance professional pursuing an MBA at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, specializing in quantitative research and data analysis. He has a strong background in finance management and is also an entrepreneur who founded a platform to support small businesses.
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Academic lectures & Research Engagements 2025
In 2025, I was invited to deliver a series of academic lectures across institutions in the Philippines and the United States, unified by a shared emphasis on strengthening research culture, advancing ESG and sustainability scholarship, and preparing future leaders for an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy. Across business schools, teacher education programs, and academic research forums,
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