Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jean Marcos da silva distinguished academic and researcher in the field Sustainability. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his PhD in Administration in 2020 at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil, under the supervision of Jordana Marques Kneipp. From 2013 to 2015, he pursued a Master’s degree in Administration at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil. His thesis, titled “Public Policies for Cost Composition and Price Formation of Brazil Nuts,” was completed in 2015 under the guidance of Mariluce Paes de Souza, with funding from CAPES, Brazil. Between 2008 and 2012, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences from the Federal University of RondĂŽnia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, with a thesis on “Economic Control of Activities in Family Agriculture: A Study Focused on the Management Information System,” supervised by Professor Dr RosĂĄlia Maria Passos da Silva. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogical Training for Non-Licensed Bachelors from the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) in Pelotas, Brazil, between 2018 and 2021. His thesis, titled “TO BE OR TO HAVE A TEACHING ATTITUDE? THAT IS THE QUESTION: A NARRATIVE OF A TEACHER-RESEARCHER,” was supervised by Janaina Schvambach. He completed his secondary education at E.E.F.M JosĂ© de Anchieta (J.A) in Brazil, from 2005 to 2007.

Experience

He has pursued various supplementary courses to enhance his skills and knowledge. Between 2007 and 2008, he completed a short course in Informatics at Millenium Informatica (MI) in Brazil, totalling 85 hours. In 2007, he also undertook a short course in Quality at Work – Team Management at the School of the Legislative (INTERCÂMARAS) in Brazil, which lasted 20 hours. In 2009, he completed a short course in Oratory at Microlins (MICROLINS) in Brazil. In 2010, he engaged in university extension in Philosophy of Language: Rousseau at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 40 hours, and a short course in Interpersonal Relationships at the Euvaldo Lodi Institute (IEL/RO) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 16 hours. In 2014, he enrolled in an English course at Minds English School (MINDS) in Brazil, totalling 240 hours, although he interrupted this course in 2016. Additionally, in 2014, he completed a short course in Topics of Bibliometrics and Experimental Data Analysis (DEA) at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 8 hours. In 2020, he took a short course in Introduction to Project Management at the National School of Public Administration (ENAP) in BrasĂ­lia, Brazil, for 20 hours, and another short course in Secretariat from Certificado Cursos Online (CO) in Brazil, which lasted 60 hours.

He has been a public servant and a dedicated full-time Lecturer-Researcher at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) since 2018, with a workload of 40 hours per week. He teaches courses on Management and Entrepreneurship as well as the Professional Area for Technician in Secretariat. Since March 2019, he has also served as the Coordinator of the Integrated Environmental Management Unit at IFSul-VenĂąncio Aires/RS. Between September 2018 and December 2018, he worked in Management, Business, and Sustainability. Additionally, since September 2018, he has been engaged in research and development at IFSul-VenĂąncio Aires/RS, focusing on Local Productive Arrangements and the Sustainability of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Since March 2018, he has been involved in professional development in the areas of Management and Entrepreneurship.

He also served as a Substitute Professor at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia (UNIR) from 2016 to 2017, with a full-time workload of 40 hours per week. In 2012, he worked as a Monitor at UNIR, with a part-time workload of 12 hours per week. His activities at UNIR included providing specialised technical services, such as analysing, reporting, and giving opinions on requests for the inclusion of courses and extension projects. From March 2017 to July 2017, he taught various accounting subjects, including Analysis of Accounts and Balances, International Accounting, Governmental Accounting Processing, and Accounting for Third Sector Organisations. He also coordinated the course in January and February 2017 and taught Planning and Business Budgeting, Final Paper, Proficiency in Accounting Fundamentals and Practices, and Financial Analysis of the Company from September 2016 to January 2017.

Since March 2011, he has been involved in research and development at CEDSA, focusing on Management and Sustainability in the Amazon, Accounting and Sustainability, Local Productive Development Arrangements, and Costs and Prices for Agroforestry Products.

Guidance and Supervisions

He has supervised and completed several undergraduate final projects. In 2017, he guided J. A. Freitas and E. R. Tomaz on their scientific work about the Public Digital Bookkeeping System (SPED) at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia. He also supervised A. R. S. Bastos and L. O. Castro, along with M. S. Castro, on their study of scientific articles concerning the financial analysis method ‘Kanitz Thermometer’ through an integrative review methodology at the same institution. Another notable supervision was for Alexandre Rhuan Almeida Fritz, who examined the level of entrepreneurship among self-employed workers at PSV in Cacoal’s Municipal Square, RO, in 2017, at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. He also oversaw A. A. de Sousa, E. A. da Silva, and L. B. Costa in their study on the entrepreneurial level and motivations for remaining in informality among self-employed workers at the CamelĂłdromo in Porto Velho, RO, in 2017, at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia. Joscimar Ferreira Coimbra’s project on SPED, focusing on the perceptions of traditional professionals in Cacoal, RO, was another project he supervised in 2017 at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. Additionally, in 2013, he guided ZĂ©lia Rocha de Farias and Ílen Caroline Pires de Oliveira in their economic-financial analysis based on accounting statements, conducting a comparative study of organisations in the IT sector at the Federal University of RondĂŽnia.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • “Social learning, innovation, and sustainability: The search for directions beyond a systematic literature review”

    Heliyon
    2024-04 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Marcos da Silva-Jean; Jordana Marques Kneipp
  • PARA ALÉM DAS DIMENSÕES DA SUSTENTABILIDADE, OS DESAFIOS E AS PERSPECTIVAS DO EXTRATIVISMO DO PINHÃO
    Desafio Online
    2023-04-12 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Thiago Paulo Both; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Greice Eccel Pontelli
  • Challenges and Perspectives of PinhĂŁo Production Considering the Dimensions of Sustainability

    2023-03-23 | Book chapter
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Thiago Paulo Both; Greice Eccel Pontell
  • Public policies of guarantee for minimum prices on products of sociobiodiversity (PGPMBio): composition of the extraction cost of Amazonian chestnut in RondĂŽnia and Acre

    Revista de Administração da UFSM
    2022-04-19 | Journal article
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Mariluce Paes-de-Souza; Theophilo Alves de Souza Filho; Fabiana Rodrigues Riva; Cleidimar da Silva Borbosa

Utku Zeybekoğlu – Global climate change – Best Researcher Award

Utku Zeybekoğlu – Global climate change – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Utku Zeybekoglu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Global climate Change.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

Utku Zeybekoğlu pursued his education and training with a focus on civil engineering and business administration. From 2016 to 2021, he completed a Philosophy of Doctorate in Civil Engineering at Ondokuz Mayis University, Graduate School in Samsun, Turkey. Prior to that, from 2015 to 2016, he earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Pamukkale University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences in Denizli, Turkey. His academic journey in civil engineering began with a Bachelor’s degree from Pamukkale University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. Simultaneously, Utku expanded his academic pursuits by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Anadolu University, Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, in Eskisehir, Turkey, from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, from 2010 to 2015, he completed an undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Advertising at Anadolu University, Faculty of Open Education, Department of Marketing and Advertisement, also in Eskisehir, Turkey.

Experience

Utku Zeybekoğlu has built a robust career in academia, currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) at Sinop University Boyabat Vocational School of Higher Education in Boyabat, Sinop, Turkey, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he was a Lecturer (Ph.D.) at the same institution from 2021 to 2023. Before earning his doctorate, he worked as a Lecturer (M.Sc.) from 2017 to 2021 at Sinop University Boyabat Vocational School of Higher Education, demonstrating his commitment to education and continuous professional development.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Gunduz, F., & Zeybekoglu, U. (2024). Analysis of temperature and precipitation series of
    Hirfanli Dam Basin by Mann Kendall, Spearman’s Rho and Innovative Trend Analysis. Turkish
    Journal of Engineering. 8(1), 11-19. https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1177522
  • Kir, G., Ulke Keskin, A., & Zeybekoglu, U., (2023). Clustering of Black Sea Region Stations Using KMeans, Fuzzy CMeans and Silhouette Index Analysis Methods. Resilience Journal, 7(2), 325-337.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.32569/resilience.1336940
  • Selçuk ÖztĂŒrk, D., Ülke Keskin, A., & Zeybekoğlu, U. (2023). Meteorological and Hydrological
    Drought Analysis of The Kızılırmak Basin. Black Sea Journal of Agriculture, 6(4), 427-438.
    https://doi.org/10.47115/bsagriculture.1307148
  • Kir, G., Ülke Keskin, A., & Zeybekoğlu, U. (2023). Clustering of precipitation in the Black Sea
    Region with by Fuzzy C-Means and Silhouette Index Analysis. Black Sea Journal of
    Engineering and Science, 6(3), 210-218. https://doi.org/10.34248/bsengineering.12967344
  • Kir, G., Ülke Keskin, A., & Zeybekoğlu, U. (2023). Clustering of Black Sea Region Meteorology
    Observation Stations Using Wind Speed Values. Ordu University Journal of Science and
    Tecnology, 13(1), 44-58. https://doi.org/10.54370/ordubtd.1275677
  • ‱ Ülke Keskin, A., Kir, G., & Zeybekoğlu, U. (2023). Evaluation of The Homogeneity and Trends
    of Precipitation, Temperature and Wind Speed Parameters in The Black Sea Region. Journal
    of Sustainable Engineering Applications and Technological Developments, 6(1), 129–145.
    https://doi.org/10.51764/smutgd.1260628
  • Zeybekoglu, U. (2023). Temperature series analysis of the Hirfanli Dam basin with the MannKendall and Sequential Mann-Kendall Tests. Turkish Journal of Engineering. 7(4), 306-313.
    https://doi.org/10.31127/tuje.1145716
  • Zeybekoglu, U., & Ulke Keskin, A. (2022). Homogeneity Analysis of Turkish Rainfall Intensity
    Series. Journal of Sustainable Engineering Practices and Technological Developments, 5(2),
    123-137. https://doi.org/10.51764/smutgd.1097444
  • ‱ AktĂŒrk, G., Zeybekoglu, U., & Yildiz, O. (2022). Drought Investigation Using SPI and SPEI
    Methods: A Case Study in Kırıkkale. International Journal of Engineering Research and
    Development, 14(2), 762-776. https://doi.org/10.29137/umagd.1100886

Erdiwansyah – Science and Technology – Best Researcher Award

Erdiwansyah – Science and Technology – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Erdiwansyah  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Science and Technology. He has been involved in significant research projects, including the production of bio-coke from palm oil solid waste as a high-calorie and environmentally friendly fuel, a project spanning from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, he worked on developing biomass stove innovations using agricultural waste to fry chips in the Saree community of Aceh Besar.

 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a PhD in Renewable Energy and Technology from Universitas Syiah Kuala in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. He also earned a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Serambi Mekkah, also located in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

Research Area

Renewable Energy, Biomass, Energy Conversions, Combustion, Biodiesel, Technology Renewable Energy.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Hemamalini Rawindran – Life Cycle Analysis Award – Best Researcher Award

Hemamalini Rawindran – Life Cycle Analysis Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hemamalini Rawindran distinguished academic and researcher in the field Life Cycle Analysis. As a Research Officer at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in 2023, she was primarily engaged in a project funded by Yayasan UTP focused on analyzing the nutritional values of protein-rich microalgae-palm kernel expeller bio-composite feeds. Additionally, she conducted Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies pertaining to membrane utilization for remediating microalgal wastewater and the upcycling of microplastics in marine environments.

Transitioning to her role as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia from September 2023 to the present, she has been actively involved in a HiCoE project grant. Her responsibilities include the development of a solid matrix polymer inclusion membrane, where she is tasked with creating a mathematical model to evaluate electrodriven ion flux into the membrane. Moreover, she conducts sustainable metric analyses on the polymer inclusion membrane and assesses ion migration using a dual casting solution approach. In addition to her research duties, she is also involved in reviewing technical papers and converting findings into coherent paragraphs for publication.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a PhD in Science by Research (Grade A) from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, completed between 2020 and 2023, which was funded by the prestigious HiCoE grant focusing on the thermochemical conversion of biomass. During her doctoral studies, she notably contributed to the development of a novel attached microalgal system and spent three months on a Fellowship under AMTEC at UTM. She demonstrated remarkable productivity by authoring 7 papers and co-authoring 20 papers. Additionally, she supervised 7 Final Year Project (FYP) students, resulting in 3 Q1 and 1 Q2 publications. Furthermore, she actively participated in educational activities, conducting laboratory sessions and tutorials for undergraduate (UG) students. She also provided assistance to UG students in virtual reality and augmented reality STEM-based classes, showcasing her commitment to fostering learning environments. Her academic excellence was recognized with the High Achiever Award and Graduate on Time (GOT) award.

Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master’s in Science by Research (Grade B) at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS from 2016 to 2019. This program, funded by a PETRONAS Research grant, focused on the elimination of surfactants in produced water from Enhanced Oil Recovery. During this time, she authored 2 papers and gained valuable experience through conducting laboratory and tutorial sessions for foundation students. She also spent one year on attachment at AMTEC, UTM, focusing on membrane development.

Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biology from Tunku Abdul Rahman College / Campbell University, USA, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. Her Final Year Project (FYP) explored the effect of carbonated beverages on human tooth density, and she graduated with Second Upper Class honors.

Research Colloborations

She has actively engaged in various collaborations with prestigious institutions such as the University of Tasmania (UTas), Australia, Petronas Research Sdn Bhd, Aston University, UK, and AMTEC at UTM. Notably, her collaborative efforts have led to significant contributions in several areas.

One of her notable achievements includes the development of a polymer inclusion membrane using a dual-solution casting approach, aimed at enhancing membrane technology. Additionally, she conducted a comprehensive review on the environmental sustainability aspects, focusing on the greenness of polymer inclusion membranes.

Moreover, she demonstrated her commitment to sustainability by repurposing spent coffee grounds for cultivating attached microalgae, as highlighted in Aston University’s bulletin. This innovative approach garnered attention for its eco-friendly application.

Her research findings have been published in high-impact journals, including a notable publication in a Q1 journal with an Impact Factor (IF) of 15.9 (RSER) in 2017-2018, focusing on the development of PVDF-TiO2 membrane for treating oil and gas surfactant-rich wastewater. Additionally, her work during a three-month fellowship in 2021 resulted in publications in two journals: one with a Q2 IF of 2.6 (Molecular Biotechnology) and another with a Q1 IF of 8.9 (Environmental Research), focusing on the development of a PET membrane from waste drinking bottles for treating microalgal harvested wastewater.

Furthermore, she successfully completed a mini-project funded by Petronas Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB), where she developed a membrane validation method for Petronas surfactants using HPLC. This endeavor resulted in the development of a membrane capable of treating surfactant-rich produced water with an impressive 98% rejection rate, as published in a Q1 journal with an IF of 11.1 (JCP).

Throughout her collaborations and individual projects, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise and dedication to advancing sustainable membrane technologies and addressing environmental challenges in various industrial sectors.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Serena Doria – Technological Networks – Women Researcher Award

Serena Doria – Technological Networks – Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Serena Doria distinguished academic and researcher in the field Technological Networks. She was responsible for the Ud’A Scienza Project financed under the Call for Scientific Dissemination PANN2020 – Annual Contributions Law 113/91 D.D. 1524 of 21/01/2019, promoted by the MUR. The Ud’A Scienza Project was funded for a total of €72,176, ranking ninth with a score of 55/60 out of 71 admitted projects, and it has a duration of 12 months (from 15.12.2021 to 15.12.2022).

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

she graduated in Mathematics, with a focus on Applied Probability, from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” on January 29th, 1992. Since November 1st, 2022, she has been an associate professor in the scientific sector MAT 06 – Probability Calculus and Mathematical Statistics. From 1995 to 2022, she worked as a researcher in the scientific sector MAT 06 – Probability Calculus and Mathematical Statistics. Her research interests include coherent conditional forecasts and their extensions, Hausdorff measures and fractal sets, Choquet integral, representation of orderings, equivalences in complex decisions and complex systems, and knowledge representation in Artificial Intelligence.

Conferences

She attended the MTISD’06 Conference on Methods, Models, and Information Technologies to Support Decision Making, held at the University of Naples – L’Orientale, Procida from September 28th to 30th, 2006. She also participated in the MTISD’04 Conference on Methods, Models, and Information Technologies to Support Decision Making, hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Benevento from June 24th to 26th, 2004. Additionally, she was present at the SIS Intermediate Conference on Process and Statistical Evaluation Methods in Rome from June 4th to 6th, 2001. She took part in the II Conference of the MURST co-financed Research Project on Models for Treating Partial Knowledge in Decision-Making Processes in Lipari, Sicily from July 22nd to 26th, 2000. Moreover, she attended the I Conference of the MURST co-financed Research Project on Models for Treating Partial Knowledge in Decision-Making Processes in Perugia from April 7th to 9th, 1999. She also participated in the Evolution of Mathematics, its Applications, and its Teaching Conference in Numana from June 4th to 10th, 1999, and the National Mathesis Conference in L’Aquila from October 19th to 21st, 1998. She attended the Days of Combinatorial Geometry in Rome on May 29th and 30th, 1997. Lastly, she was present at the Conference on Methods of Representing Uncertainty in Architecture in Pescara from November 27th to 30th, 1997, and the Conference on Uncertainty Analysis in Economic and Territorial Management in Benevento in May.

 

Internationalizations

She served as an editor, alongside Thomas Augustin and Massimo Marinacci, for the Special Issue of the Ninth International Symposium of Imprecise Probability: Theory and Applications – ISIPTA’15, published in the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, Volume 84, 39-40, in 2015. Additionally, she was an editor, alongside Thomas Augustin, Enrique Miranda, and Erik Queguebeur, for the Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium of Imprecise Probability: Theory and Applications – ISIPTA’15, published by Arcne Editrice in 2015. She organized the Ninth International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA’15) in Pescara from July 20th to 24th, 2015. Furthermore, she organized the Fifth SIPTA Summer School on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications in Pescara from July 16th to 20th, 2012. Since 2001, she has been a member of SIPTA (International Society for Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications). She served on the Executive Committee of SIPTA from July 14th, 2009, to July 24th, 2011. Since April 2008, she has been a reviewer for Mathematical Reviews (MR). She also served on the Program Committee of the International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA ’21) in Granada, Spain, from July 6th to 9th, 2021, and the Program Committee of the International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA ’19) in Ghent, Belgium, from July 3rd to 6th, 2019.

 

Scientific Activity

She participated in the PRIN 1997 Research Program – Partial Knowledge and Coherent Probability, led by Professor Romano Scozzafava at La Sapienza University. She also participated in the PRIN 1999 Research Program – Mathematical Models for Uncertainty Treatment and Alternative Project Selection in Architecture and Urban Planning, led by Professor Antonio Maturo at G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, with National Scientific Coordination by Professor Romano Scozzafava at La Sapienza University. She served as a reviewer for national projects as a member of REPRISE (the register of scientific experts established at the MIUR) for the following section: Basic Research. Additionally, she acted as a reviewer for scientific articles within the framework of the VQR 2015-2019. She also reviewed scientific articles for the following international journals indexed in Scopus and/or WoS: International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, Information Sciences, International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, Axioms, and Symmetry.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Justyna Maliszewska Nienartowicz distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Energy Policy. Since 2019, she has assumed the role of the Head of the Chair of European Studies at the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies, further expanding her research into new areas. Her current focus includes the energy policy of the EU and its Member States, as well as the European Security System.

Throughout her academic journey, she has actively participated in numerous conferences, totaling over 30, including significant international events held in Budapest, Brussels, Brno, Strasbourg, Birmingham, Bergen, Rome, and Trier. These conferences have provided platforms for her to share and exchange insights with scholars and experts in her field, contributing to the broader discourse on European Studies and Law.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

Educations📚📚📚

She pursued her Master’s Studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration at Nicolaus Copernicus University in ToruƄ from 1995 to 2000, laying the foundation for her academic journey in law.

In 2003, she achieved a significant milestone by earning her Ph.D., demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to her field of expertise.

Her academic accomplishments continued with the attainment of habilitation in 2008, marking a recognition of her significant contributions to legal scholarship and research.

In 2016, she reached the pinnacle of her academic career, being appointed as a full professor. This prestigious title reflects her expertise, dedication, and leadership in the field of law, solidifying her position as an accomplished and respected academic within the legal community.

➱ Research interests:

‱ energy policy of the EU and its Member States;
‱ European security, including the EU-NATO relations;
‱ issues related to the legal order of the European Union, in particular connected with
its values and general principles;
‱ forms of discrimination in the law of the European Union and its Member States;
‱ consumer protection policy and various aspects of the EU internal market;

🏆🏆Awards and HONORS🏆🏆

Throughout her career, she has garnered notable recognition and accolades for her outstanding contributions to research and education. In both 2005 and 2006, she received the Foundation for Polish Science awards for young researchers, acknowledging her scientific successes and promising contributions to her field.

Her consistent excellence in research has been acknowledged through multiple awards from the Rector of Nicolaus Copernicus University in 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021, underscoring her significant achievements in the academic realm.

In 2017, she was honored with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her exceptional contribution to students’ education. This prestigious award recognizes her dedication and impact on fostering educational excellence, further highlighting her commitment to both research and the development of future scholars.

 

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

From 2008 to 2010, she actively participated in the grant titled “Theory and Practice of the Institutional Approach to Regional Development,” which was financially supported by the Croatian Government.

In the subsequent period from 2011 to 2013, she took on the role of supervisor for the grant on “Dyskryminacja poƛrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej: ewolucja, istota oraz relacje ze zbliĆŒonymi koncepcjami prawnym” (Indirect Discrimination in European Union Law: Evolution, Essence, and Relations with Similar Legal Concepts). This project received funding from the National Centre of Science under decision no. DEC-2011/01/B/HS5/00965.

Her academic journey includes an Erasmus scholarship in Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 1998, followed by a Tempus scholarship in Hull (Great Britain) in 2001. In 2004, she was awarded a scholarship for young researchers in Oxford (Great Britain) and, later in 2010, received a senior researchers’ scholarship in Oxford as well. These experiences enriched her academic pursuits and contributed significantly to her research and knowledge in the respective fields.

EXPERTISES

â–Ș Ocena wpƂywu objęcia zakresem dyrektywy Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady w sprawie
stosowania praw pacjenta w transgranicznej opiece zdrowotnej prywatnej opieki na
polski system opieki zdrowotnej w kontekƛcie m.in. art. 152 TWE (2009, the Committee
for European Integration in Poland)
â–Ș Evaluation of the Implementation by Member States of Directive 2007/23/EC (2011, for
the European Commission, the agreement No. 30-CE-0389006/00-41)
â–Ș Kryteria dyskryminacji poƛredniej –standardy europejskie a prawo i praktyka polskich
sądów (2015, Polish Society of Anti-Discrimination Law)

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
1) Ewolucja ochrony konsumenta w europejskim prawie wspĂłlnotowym (ang. The
Evolution of Consumer Protection in the EC Law), ToruƄ 2004, 322 pages.
2) Porządek prawny Unii Europejskiej (z uwzględnieniem postanowieƄ Traktatu
Konstytucyjnego) (ang. The Legal Order of the EU, including the Provisions of the
Constitutional Treaty), ToruƄ 2005, 247 pages.
3) Zasada proporcjonalnoƛci w prawie Wspólnot Europejskich (ang. The Principle of
Proportionality in the European Community Law), ToruƄ 2007, 572 pages.
4) System instytucjonalny i prawny Unii Europejskiej (ang. Institutional and Legal System
of the European Union), ToruƄ 2010, 411 pages.
5) Dyskryminacja poƛrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej (ang. Indirect Discrimination in
the European Union Law), ToruƄ 2012, 442 pages.
6) Dyskryminacja ze względu na religię, niepeƂnosprawnoƛć, wiek lub orientację
seksualną. Dyrektywa 2000/78 i orzecznictwo TS UE. Komentarz (ang. Discrimination
Based on Religion, Disability, Age or Sexual Orientation. Directive 2000/78 and the
Case Law of the Court of Justice of the EU. A Commentary.), Warsaw 2013, 191 pages.
7) Zasada proporcjonalnoƛci jako podstawa oceny legalnoƛci ograniczeƄ swobód rynku
wewnętrznego Unii Europejskiej (ang. The Principle of Proportionality as a Basis for
Assessing the Legality of Restrictions to Freedoms in the EU Internal Market), ToruƄ
2020, 359 pages.

Articles

1) Zasady ogĂłlne prawa jako ĆșrĂłdƂo europejskiego prawa wspĂłlnotowego (ang. The
General Principles of Law as a Source of the EC Law), PaƄstwo i Prawo 2005, 4: 23-
35.
2) The Substance of the European Community Internal Market: the Control of Goods and
Persons at Internal Frontiers, Comparative Law Review 2006, 14: 19-32.
3) The Principle of Proportionality in the European Community Law – General
Characteristic and Practical Application, Journal of Law and Social Sciences of the
Faculty of Law, J. J. Strossmayer University in Osijek 2008, 1: 89-99.
4) Zasada rządów prawa w Unii Europejskiej (ang. The Rule of Law in the European
Union), Sprawy Międzynarodowe 2008, 4: 77-89.
5) Pregnancy Discrimination in the European Union Law – Its legal Character and the
Scope of Pregnant Women Protection, Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
2013, vol. 4, 9: 441-448.
6) Discrimination Based on Disability: Comment on HK Danmark v. Dansk Almennyttigt
Boligselskab and Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening (Cases C-335/11 sand C-337/11), Polish
Review of International and European Law 2014, vol. 2, 4: 75-93.
7) Multiple discrimination and the European Union: what lessons can be learnt from
Canada and the US?, Anti-Discrimination Law Review 2017, 1: 106-124.
8) A new chapter in the EU counterterrorism policy? The main changes introduced by
the directive 2017/541 on combating terrorism, Polish Yearbook of International Law
2017, vol. 37: 185-201.
9) Piechowicz M., Maliszewska-Nienartowicz J., EU-NATO relations through the lens of
strategic documents, Romanian Journal of European Affairs 2020, vol. 20, 2: 18-35.
10) Accessibility for persons with disabilities as an important element of economic and
social development: the European Union case, European Research Studies Journal
2020, vol. 23, spec. issue 1: 1084-109

Yu-Te Tu – Sustainable Management – Best Researcher Award

Yu-Te Tu – Sustainable Management – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Yu-Te Tu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Sustainable Management. Presently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Chihlee University of Technology since August 2016. Additionally, he holds part-time roles as Director in the Division of International and Cross-Strait Affairs at Chihlee University of Technology since February 2024, Consultant at China Straits Political, Economic and Cultural Exchange Association since January 2018, and Business Consultant at Gulf International Law Firm since September 2011.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. in Corporate & Organization Management from Lynn University (FL, USA), which he pursued from September 2003 to December 2007. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned an MBA from Long Island University (NY, USA) in Management, completing it from September 1996 to August 1997. He has been recognized by the Ministry of Education with several qualifications, including Associate Professor (No. 140985) since February 2015, Assistant Professor (No. 022877) since February 2008, and Lecturer (No. 055146) since September 1998.

➱ Research interests:

1. Sustainable management
2. Business communication and negotiation
3. Marketing Management

International Journal Editor/Reviewer

He has been serving as an editorial board member for several international journals, including the Science Journal of Business and Management (USA) since May 2018 and SAMANM Group of Research Publications (USA) since May 2013. Additionally, he contributes as a reviewer for esteemed publications such as Environmental Science and Pollution Research (SCIE) since June 2018, Chinese Management Studies (SSCI) since August 2023, and the Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy Research since October 2018. His expertise extends to various domains, as evidenced by his role as a reviewer for the International Review of Retail, Distribution, and Consumer Research (England) since June 2013 and the International Journal of Business and Marketing Management since December 2013. He also actively participates as a reviewer for SCIENCEDOMAIN international (USA) since January 2014. On the domestic front, he continues to contribute as a reviewer for journals like the Journal of Living Industry Research since January 2013 and the Journal of Life Application and Management since January 2015. Previously, he held positions as an editor and reviewer for Chongyou Journal from August 2009 to July 2012 and served as a reviewer for Yushan General Knowledge Collection from December 2014 to December 2016.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Samin Ansari Mahabadi – Climate Change – Best Researcher Award

Samin Ansari Mahabadi -Climate change

Dr. Samin Ansari Mahabadi distinguished academic and researcher in the field of climate change. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Irrigation Engineering from the Department of Water Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Tehran University, Iran, spanning from 2002 to 2006. Throughout her educational endeavors, she has demonstrated a keen interest in the intersection of water resources, climate change, and adaptive strategies, establishing a strong foundation for a comprehensive understanding of these critical fields.

 

Education

She completed her academic journey with a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the College of Abureyhan at the University of Tehran, Iran, spanning from 2013 to February 2019. Her doctoral research, conducted under the guidance of Dr. Alireza Massah Bavani and Dr. Ali Bagheri, focused on the application of Post Modern Portfolio Theory in water resources to enhance adaptive capacity to climate change. During her academic pursuit, she had the opportunity to further enrich her knowledge as a Visiting Scholar at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in Ispra, Italy, from March 2018 to June 2018.

Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master’s degree in Water Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran, between 2009 and 2011. Her Master’s thesis, titled “Impact of Climate Change on Groundwater Table and Balance in the Future Periods,” was conducted under the supervision of Professor Abolfazl Shamsai, with guidance from Dr. Alireza Massah Bavani.

Professional Profiles:

Research Interests
‱ Application of systems analysis, optimization, simulation, and modeling methods to
water resource problems such as quality simulation of River-reservoir systems,
quantity and quality Simulation of groundwater resources, and Rainfall-runoff
processes modeling.
‱ Evaluating environmental, hydrological, and socio-economic Climate Change
Impacts and Adaptation
‱ System Dynamics
‱ Remote sensing
‱ Data analysis and Statistic method
‱ making-decision tools

Summary of Qualifications

She possesses a robust set of qualifications and skills that uniquely position her as an expert in the field of water resources engineering. Proficient in a diverse range of modeling software such as SWAT, GMS, MMS, VENSIM, SIMULINK, MODFLOW, WEAP, MODSIM, Arc GIS, HEC Geo RAS, HEC-RAS, HEC_HMS, IHACRES, LARS-WG, LINGO, and NETWAT, she has demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of various tools essential for water resource management. Additionally, her expertise extends to computer programming languages, including FORTRAN, R, MATLAB, and Python, enabling her to develop and implement sophisticated computational models. Moreover, she is adept at utilizing statistical software such as MINITAB, SPSS, and EVIEWS, along with proficiency in AUTOCAD. With this diverse skill set, she stands well-equipped to contribute significantly to research and projects in the domain of water resources, leveraging her technical proficiency and analytical capabilities.

Work Experience

Since 2019, she has been dedicatedly serving as a full-time researcher at the Water Research Institute of the Ministry of Energy in Tehran, Iran. In this role, she has undertaken diverse responsibilities in the field of hydrology and water resources management. As a project manager, she oversees initiatives focused on capacity building for policy research in the water sector, planning and allocating water resources with considerations for sustainability and watershed resilience, and facilitating water sharing among provinces within catchment basins based on principles of sustainable development encompassing economic, societal, and environmental aspects.

She plays a pivotal role in crafting international and national proposals for projects such as enhancing adaptive capacity to climate change, investigating the impacts of climate variability and human activities on basin runoff, and developing integrated supply and demand management programs for various water consumption sectors. Her proactive involvement extends to participation in international meetings, representing the institute at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Furthermore, she takes charge of organizing scientific workshops, planning and executing fieldwork, and actively engages in ongoing projects, including the investigation of the uncertainty of Global Climate Change Models (CMIP6) results and forecasting climate variables while evaluating their effects on Iranian basins. As a responsible expert and project engineer, she contributes significantly to the separation of the effects of climate variability and human activities on basin runoff, further showcasing her expertise and commitment to advancing water-related research and management practices.

Teaching:
‱ System Engineering to Undergraduate Students, 2015, Taha Institute of Higher
Education, Engineering College.
‱ System Engineering to Undergraduate Students, 2016, Taha Institute of Higher
Education, Engineering College.
‱ Hydrologic Engineering to Undergraduate Students, 2016, Taha Institute of Higher
Education, Engineering College.
‱ Engineering Economy to Undergraduate Students, 2016, Taha Institute of Higher
Education, Engineering College.
Adviser:
‱ M.Sc., Thesis Title: “Groundwater Modeling to Determine the Sanitary Boundaries
of drinking wells by GMS Model and Comparison it with the WHAEM Model”, 2011,
College of Abureyhan, University of Tehran, Iran.
‱ M.Sc., Thesis Title: “Investigating climate change adaptation strategies on wetland
ecosystem services using system dynamics model”, 2023, University of Tehran, Iran.
Supervisor:
‱ M.Sc., Thesis Title: “Adaptation of Tashk wetland to Climate change based on
resilience index using system dynamics”, 2023, University of Tehran, Iran.
Research Cooperator:
‱ M.Sc., Thesis Title: “Impact of Climate Change on Fluctuations Groundwater Surface
Levels in the Future Periods”, 2014, College of Abureyhan, University of Tehran, Iran.
Reviewer:
‱ Reviewer in the Journal of Environmental Management
‱ Reviewer in IPCC (Expert Reviewers of the Working Group II Contribution to the IPCC
Sixth Assessment Report)
‱ Reviewer in Water and Soil Management and Modeling
Research studies:
‱ Guide delineating the qualitative boundaries of Karst springs to prepare national
instructions (A case study of Sarab Daryab spring, Lorestan)
‱ Simulation of single reservoir water resources system using MODSIM software (Case
study of water allocation in single reservoir basin of Zab river)
‱ Zoning of the inherent vulnerability of the Marand Plain aquifer versus use using the
DRASTIC method
Workshops and Training Program Attendance:
‱ Attending at Integrated Modeling of Basin workshop, (Urmia Lake Basin), 2013.
‱ Attending in Python programming workshop, in 2020.
‱ Attending in SWAT model workshop, 2021.
‱ Training extract and analyze data from the sixth climate change report, 2021 and 2022.
‱ Training methods of separation of the effects of climate variability and human activities
on runoff, 2022.

Publication

Journal Papers
1. Ansari, S., Massah Bavani, A., Roozbahani, A., (2015). “Examination of the Effects of Climate
Change on Groundwater Recharge (Case Study: Sefid Dasht Plain). Journal of Water & Soil,
30(2). (In Persian)
2. Ansari, S., Massah, AR., Bagheri, A., (2019). “Evaluation of Adaptation Strategies to Climate
Change based on Social, Economic, and Environmental Water Security Indicators”. Journal of
Iran-Water Resources Research, 30(2), 416-431. (In Persian)
3. Ansari, S., Massah, AR., Bagheri, A., (2018). “Increasing System Adaptation Capacity to
Climate Change Effects, Using Post Modern Portfolio Theory”. Journal of Ecohydrology &
Hydrobiology, 18(4), 365-78.
4. Ansari, S., Dehban, H., Zareian, MJ., Farkhonia, A., (2021). “Investigation of temperature and
precipitation changes in the country’s basins in the next 20 years based on the output of CMIP6
model”. Iranian Water Research Journal, 43(4). (In Persian)
5.  Ansari, S., Bagheri, A., Massah, AR., (2023). “Reducing vulnerability to the climate change
Reversibility and transformation adopting in a hydro-economic model”. Environmental
Development, 47, p.100893.
6.  Ansari, S., Delavar, M. (2024). “Evaluation and Comparison of Different Methods for
Determining the Contribution of Climatic Factors and Human Interventions in Reducing
Watershed Discharge”. Journal of Ecological Indicators, V158.
Conference Proceedings
1. Ansari, S., Shamsai, A., Massah, AR., (2011). “Groundwater level changes Modeling of
Seffid Dasht plan, Using GMS Model”, In 2nd Iranian National Conference on Applied Research
in Water Resources, 14 May 2011, Zanjan, Iran.
2. Ansari, S., Shamsai, A., Massah, AR., (2012). “Evaluation of Climate change impacts on
runoff in future period”, In 3rd National Conference on Comprehensive Water Resources
Management, 10 Sep 2012, Sari, Iran.
3.  Ansari, S., Shamsai, A., Massah, AR., (2012). “Groundwater level and budget Simulation
under the influence of climate change in future period”, In 5th National Conference on
Watershed & Soil & Water Resources Management, 29 Feb 2012, Kerman, Iran.
4.  Ansari, S., Khoei, Sh., Massah, AR., (2012). “The impact of climate change on Urmia Lake,
case study: Variation of Zarrinehrood river discharge”, In 6th International Conference on
Challenges and Solutions, 10 Dec 2012, Urmia, Iran.
5. Mesmari, Z., Massah, AR., Ansari, S., (2014). “Prepare of aquifer hydraulic conductivity and
specific yield Plan by GMS Model”, In 1st E- Conference of new finding in the environment
and agricultural ecosystems, University of Tehran, Iran.
6. Ansari, S., Najafi, H., Javadi Pirbazari, S., (2015). “Conclusions and provide information
Framework on how to select a method for defining the qualitative boundary of Karst springs”,
In 1st National Conference on Water Sciences, 8 Jun 2015, Tehran, Iran. Getting Award as the

 

Mohammad anas shamsi | Computational Biochemistry

Assist Prof Dr. Mohammad anas shamsi | Computational Biochemistry

Academician/Research Scholar

Congratulations, Assist Prof Dr. Mohammad anas shamsi , on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sfconference! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Wishing you continued success and many more milestones in your illustrious research journey. Your impact on the field is truly commendable and serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring researchers.

Warmest congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!

 

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education

  1. B.Sc. 2011 AligarhMuslimUniversity,India Biochemistry- IInd Faculty Topper
  2. M. Sc. 2013 AligarhMuslimUniversity,India Biochemistry -Ist Division
  3. Ph.D. 2017 AligarhMuslimUniversity,India
  4. Ph.D.ThesisTitle:BiochemicalStudiesonBuffaloandRatKidneyCystatin

đŸ€Â  ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONALPARTICULARS

  1. (a) FieldofSpecialization:  Biochemistry SpecializedField: Bioinformatics Drug Design and Discovery Computational Biochemistry.

CAREERDETAILS:

  • Full Time ResearcherAffiliation: Centre of Medical and Bio‑allied Health Sciences Research Period: December 2022-Present
  • D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral FellowAffiliation: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India Period: 2020-2022
  • National Postdoctoral FellowAffiliation: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India Period: 2018-2020
  • Senior Research FellowAffiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, UP, INDIA Period: 2017-2017
  • Junior Research FellowAffiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, UP, INDIA Period: 2015-2017

 

  • Academic Honorsand Awards

>  Best Presenter at Science Day – Jamia Millia Islamia 2021.

>   Dr.D.S.KothariPostdoctoral  – UniversityGrantsCommission 2020.

>   NationalPostdoctoralAward  – DepartmentofScience& Technology 2017.

>   BestOralPresentationAwardatPHOENIX2017   -MangaloreUniversity 2017.

>   YoungResearchScientistAward –GlobalResearchand 2017.

>   DevelopmentServices BestPaperPresenterAward – 7th International Conference onBiotechnology, Bio                       Informatics,BioMedicalSciencesandStem CellApplications(B3SC) 2017.

 

📚 Publications 

 

 

 

David Noncent | Climate Change

Dr. David Noncent | Climate Change

Academician/Research Scholar

Congratulations, Dr. David Noncent , on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sfconference! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Wishing you continued success and many more milestones in your illustrious research journey. Your impact on the field is truly commendable and serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring researchers.

Warmest congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!

 

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education

  1. 2023 – Doctor of Philosophy of Environmental Sciences (Mention: Climate change). Laboratoire
    d’OcĂ©anographie et du Climat (LOCEAN)-IRD, France & Equipe de Recherche sur le Changement
    Climatique (ERC2)
  2. 2012 – Master “Chemistry and Microbiology of Water”.UniversitĂ© de Poitiers. Poitiers, PoitouCharentes, France
  3. 2008 – Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. UniversitĂ© d’Etat d’HaĂŻti – Ecole Normale SupĂ©rieure : Portau-Prince, HaĂŻt

đŸ€ ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Co-leader of the Research Team on Climate Change (ERC2). Since January 2022
  2.  Deputy Head of the Polyvalent Laboratory of Université Quisqueya. Since 2017.
  3. Academic Director of ESUMECH. Since 2018.

đŸ’Œ  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Since 2013 Teacher-researcher. UniversitĂ© Quisqueya et UniversitĂ© d’Etat d’HaĂŻti : Port-au-Prince,
    HaĂŻti
  • 2017-2018 Internship. “Assessment of polymetallic contamination of surface sediments in the
    downstream area of Ho Chi Minh City”. Centre Asiatique de Recherche sur l’Eau CARE HCMUT,
    HCMCity Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, VN
  • 2012-2013 Internship. “Study of the impact of a pretreatment by electron accelerator on the
    membrane filtration of wastewater treatment plant effluents (STEP)”. Institut de Chimie des Milieux
    et des Matériaux de Poitiers: Poitiers, France.
  • 2010 – 2008. Teacher (chemistry). Centre Culturel Classique de PĂ©tion-Ville

📚 Publications 

  1. A 1000-year record of paleoclimate and paleoenvironment change inferred from sedimentary organic matter in Lake  Azuei, Haiti
  2. Hydroclimate reconstruction during the last 1000 years inferred from the mineralogical and geochemical composition of a sediment core from Lake-Azuei (Haiti

      3. Sedimentological and geochemical data in bed sediments from a tropical river-estuary system impacted by a                   developing megacity, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam