Mirela Panait currently holds the position of PhD Professor at Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti (Romania). Starting with 2021, Mirela Panait is also a scientific researcher at the Institute of National Economy and PhD advisor at the doctoral school of the Romanian Academy. Her work experience derives from and includes: teachingcourses and seminaries; research activities; participating in scientific conferences. Regarding research results, these are represented by publishing seven books and over 100 scientific papers in the field of interest: foreign investment, capital market, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. She has published articles in leading international journals, including Land Use Policy, Energies, Sustainability and PlosOne. On the editorial level, the activity of Mrs. Mirela Panait is intense, being associate editor, guest editor or reviewer at prestigious journals within Emerald, Wiley, MDPI and IGI Global groups.