Prof. Dr. Zulal Denaux is a Full Professor of Economics at Valdosta State University, specializing in open-economy macroeconomics and applied economic growth. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a Minor in Statistics from North Carolina State University. Dr. Denaux has actively organized study abroad programs to various European countries and her research focuses on international economics, environmental economics, and public finance. She has received several honors, including the Presidential Excellence Award for Research and Teacher of the Year. Zulal has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and is dedicated to advancing academic excellence.