Viktor Stojkoski, PhD, completed his education at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia, with a dual PhD degree in Computer Science (2020) and Economics (2023), and was a post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Collective Learning at the University of Toulouse, France (2022). Currently, as a member of the Mathematics and Statistics Department at the Faculty of Economics in Skopje, Viktor has been involved in research on economic complexity and economic inequality. His scholarly contributions include co-authoring over 30 articles in esteemed scientific journals. Besides scientific research, Viktor has been actively involved in more than 10 policy projects, advising national ministries and international agencies on sustainable and inclusive development. Viktor’s research excellence has been recognized nationally, earning him the Best Young Social Scientist of North Macedonia award in 2022, and subsequently the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Award for the Best Social Scientist in 2023.