Mitra Salimi | Graph Data | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Mitra Salimi | Graph DataResearch Excellence Award

University of Jyväskylä | Finland

Mitra Salimi is a marketing researcher specializing in consumer behavior, brand management, and business sustainability, with a strong focus on bridging academic insights and real-world impact. Her research explores artificial intelligence in sustainable marketing, brand crisis communication, social media dynamics, and biodiversity-respectful consumption. She also serves as a data analyst in the interdisciplinary BIODIFUL project, funded by the Academy of Finland, which examines the role of leadership in advancing sustainability and planetary well-being. Through her work, she aims to generate actionable insights that help organizations understand evolving customer expectations, respond to emerging market trends, and adopt more sustainable and responsible business practices.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"Towards consumer behavior that prevents nature loss - How do risk perception and perception of the effectiveness of actions promote consumer action?", H Rouhiainen, MM Salimi, O Uusitalo, Kulutustutkimus. Nyt 18 (1-2), 2024.

"Artificial intelligence-assisted sustainable marketing: Contribution and agenda for research", J Do, O Uusitalo, M Skippari, M Salimi, Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy, 2023.

"Consumption and planetary well-being", J Do, M Salimi, S Baumeister, M Sarja, O Uusitalo, TA Wilska, Interdisciplinary perspectives on planetary well-being, 2023.

"To Forgive or Not? Consumers’ Responses to Brand Transgression", M Salimi, O Uusitalo, O Niininen, J Munnukka, American Marketing Association, 2023.

"Greenwashing and Social Media: An Examination of Consumer Responses on Twitter", M Salimi, F Tuscolano, O Niininen, O Uusitalo, Academy of Marketing Science.

OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

Mr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Engr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel, R.Engr., IEng (UK), MSc, B.Eng (Hons), M.I.E.T, MNSE, is an accomplished Electromechanical and Water Engineer, as well as a seasoned Project Manager, with extensive experience in institutional infrastructural development projects. He has held key roles in several international initiatives funded by organizations such as the World Bank, AFD, EBRD, USAID/E-WASH/RTI, and atmosfair gGmbH’s Carbon Mitigation projects in Nigeria. Currently serving with CKW Environment Limited, an engineering consultancy specializing in Water and Sanitary Engineering, he is deeply involved in the design of water treatment facilities, civil and electromechanical infrastructures, hydraulic design and optimization of water distribution systems, environmental impact assessments, and construction supervision. With strong technical and commercial expertise, Engr. OJO combines strategic project management skills with deep engineering insight, providing consultancy services across all project phases-from design and procurement to supervision, monitoring, evaluation, and project delivery-ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Profiles: Orcid

Featured Publications

"Innovative Recovery Methods for Metals and Salts from Rejected Brine and Advanced Extraction Processes-A Pathway to Commercial Viability and Sustainability in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Cost–Benefit and Market Viability Analysis of Metals and Salts Recovery from SWRO Brine Compared with Terrestrial Mining and Traditional Chemical Production Methods", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Modeling A Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant: A Practical Framework Using Wave Software", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025.

"A Review of Renewable Energy Powered Seawater Desalination Treatment Process for Zero Waste", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Water, 2024.