Hongtao Ma

Hongtao Ma

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I obtained my Bachelor of Economics degree in July 2025 from the School of Economics, Beijing International Studies University, with a Dual major in International Economics and International Politics.

At the same time, Peking University served as my joint study institution, where, after three years of full-time study, I was awarded a Minor in Economics in July 2025.

Here’s a glance of my academics experience, other details like Research experience, please click Research Experience Social Experience

Academic Background

Beijing International Studies University

Peking University

  • Minor in Economics (2022 - 2025) -
    • Relevant courses: Economometrics, Applied Microeconometrics, Urban Economics,Economic Philosophy, China Economic Topics.
    • Undergraduate Research Training: Topics include economic decentralization, hidden debt in China, and fiscal policy reform.

The University of Hong Kong

  • Summer Program in Data Science (2023) -
    • Program: “Data Science for Beginners: Theory, Algorithms and Applications”
    • Relevant topics: Neural Networks, Nonlinear Programming, Genetic Algorithms.

Research Experience

For details, click RA-Experience

  • Advanced Research Seminar (Honor course in PKU)
    Project A · April 2024
    Tools: Python, R, MATLAB
  • Peking University, National School of Development
    Research Assistant (2024 - Present)
    • Project 1: “Alternative Data Generation in Data-Scarce Regions: Applications in Africa”
      Tasks: Data cleaning and analysis.
    • Project 2: “Carbon Reduction Pathways Based on Forest Resources”
      Tasks: Studying heterogeneity in forest coverage and highway construction.
  • Peking University, Undergraduate Research Training Program
    Group leader (May, 2023 - Nov, 2024)
    • Funded by Peking University President Fund.
    • Research Topic: Effects of financial decentralization on implicit debt accumulation in China.
  • Tsinghua University, Globalization Research Center
    Research Assistant (2022 - 2023)
    • Published a research paper titled: “The Monetary Credit System and RMB Internationalization.”

Skills and Certifications

  • Programming: Stata, Python, MATLAB , R
  • Languages: English (proficiency), Chinese(Native)
  • Others: QGIS

Publications

  • Journal Papers

  1. [J.1] Yi, W., Cai, X., Ma, H., Fu, Z., & Zhan, Y. (2025).
    A Library-Oriented Large Language Model Approach to Cross-Lingual and Cross-Modal Document Retrieval.
    Electronics, 14(15), 3145.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14153145

  2. [J.2] Li, R., Yu, B., Zhang, B., Ma, H., Qin, Y., Lv, X., & Yan, S. (2025).
    Lightweight CNN–Transformer Hybrid Network with Contrastive Learning for Few-Shot Noxious Weed Recognition.
    Horticulturae, 11(10), 1236.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11101236

  3. [J.3] Zhu, Y., Zhu, Y., Ma, H., Li, B., Xiao, L., Wu, X., & Li, M. (2025).
    Enhancing Boundary Precision and Long-Range Dependency Modeling in Medical Imaging via Unified Attention Framework.
    Electronics, 14(21), 4335.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14214335

  4. [J.4] Ma, H., Gao, Y., & Zhou, Z. (2025).
    Three-Dimensional UAV Path Planning in Urban Environments Based on an Improved Parrot Optimization Algorithm.
    Information Technology and Control, 54(3), 821–843.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.itc.54.3.41351

  • Conference Papers

  1. [C.1] NFT Popularity – Digital Artwork and Baudrillard’s Theory of Consumption Alienation.
    6th International Conference on Economic Management and Green Development (ICEMGD 2022).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2754-1169/3/2022764 :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

  2. [C.2] Is Democracy Equal to the Right to Vote? – An Analysis of Substantive and Procedural Democracy in the United States.
    The 2022 International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2022).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202315401020 :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

  3. [C.3] A Historical Overview of the Development of China’s Fiscal Theory and Debt Governance.
    6th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2024).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-642-0_64 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Social-Experience

Please click Social-Experience.

  • Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022
    NOC/NPC Assistant (Jan 2022 - Mar 2022)
    • Assisted the German delegation during opening/closing ceremonies and other key events.
    • Hosted International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach and other VIPs.
  • JingShuang Student Union, Peking University, National School of Development
    Director of Liaison Department (2022 - Present)
    • Organized multiple enterprise visits, including to Meituan Headquarters and National Bureau of Statistics.
    • Facilitated internship agreements with Guosen Securities, creating 10+ positions for students.
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council
    Business Assistant for the China International Fair for Trade in Services (2021 - 2023)
    • Coordinated with regional leaders, introduced Hong Kong trade policies, and managed on-site exhibitors.
  • Guoxin Securities Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch
    Internship in Sales Department, Jul 2023 - Oct 2023
    • Assisting the general manager of the sales department in statistics of sales data, analyzing performance output and other comprehensive operational work.
    • Completing departmental personnel and administrative affairs, including daily document processing, talent recruitment and other administrative and personnel-related work; and
    • Participate in campus recruitment and establish contact with university student organizations; complete other matters assigned by the leadership.