Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namrata Gupta | Performance Management | Best Researcher Award

Published on 23/10/202524/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namrata Gupta | Performance Management | Best Researcher Award

University of Wollongong in Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Namrata Gupta, ACA, is an accomplished academic and researcher in accounting and finance, currently serving as an Associate Professor and Academic Integrity Officer at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Accounting from Banasthali Vidyapith University, India, with her doctoral research focusing on comparative accounting practices between India and the UAE. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Dr. Gupta also earned her Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of Delhi. With over two decades of academic and professional experience across prestigious institutions including Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Zayed University Outreach, Ajman University, and Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Services, she has contributed extensively to the fields of corporate governance, financial performance, fintech, and gender diversity in boardrooms. Her research has been widely published in high-impact journals such as Sustainability, Management Decision, and the Journal of Management and Governance. She has also led and secured competitive research grants on topics such as flipped learning, academic integrity, and women empowerment. A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Dr. Gupta’s scholarly and professional contributions continue to strengthen the link between academia and industry in the UAE and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Gurrib, I., Kamalov, F., Starkova, O., Makki, A., Mirchandani, A., & Gupta, N. (2023). Performance of equity investments in sustainable environmental markets. Sustainability, 15(9), 7453.

Mr. Luis Martin Pomares | Resource Assessment| Best Researcher Award

Published on 23/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr. Luis Martin Pomares | Resource Assessment| Best Researcher Award

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) | United Arab Emirates

Luis Martín-Pomares is a leading expert in solar energy with extensive experience in solar resource assessment, remote sensing, and solar forecasting. He has held positions as Principal Scientist at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and as a Scientist at the Qatar Foundation’s QEERI, contributing to the development of regional solar atlases and advanced predictive models for photovoltaic and concentrated solar power plants. As President and Senior Project Developer at Investigaciones y Recursos Solares Avanzados S.L. (IrSOLaV), he led multi-disciplinary teams in the design and implementation of multi-MW solar projects worldwide, integrating satellite-derived irradiance data, statistical downscaling models, and deep learning for solar forecasting. His research encompasses solar irradiance estimation from geostationary and polar satellites, nowcasting systems, energy audits, and GIS-based solar resource mapping. Luis actively participates in international collaborations including the International Energy Agency (IEA) Solar Heating and Cooling tasks, COST Action 1002, and the FP7 DNIcast project. He is also a reviewer for journals such as Solar Energy, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, and Atmospheric Measurement Techniques. His work has advanced predictive solar modeling and operational strategies for renewable energy integration, establishing him as a key contributor to the global solar energy community.

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Featured Publications

Martín, L., Zarzalejo, L. F., Polo, J., Navarro, A., Marchante, R., & Cony, M. (2010). Prediction of global solar irradiance based on time series analysis: Application to solar thermal power plants energy production planning. Solar Energy, 84(10), 1772–1781.

Perez, R., Lorenz, E., Pelland, S., Beauharnois, M., Van Knowe, G., et al. (2013). Comparison of numerical weather prediction solar irradiance forecasts in the US, Canada and Europe. Solar Energy, 94, 305–326.

Polo, J., Wilbert, S., Ruiz-Arias, J. A., Meyer, R., Gueymard, C., Suri, M., … (2016). Preliminary survey on site-adaptation techniques for satellite-derived and reanalysis solar radiation datasets. Solar Energy, 132, 25–37.

Espinar, B., Ramírez, L., Drews, A., Beyer, H. G., Zarzalejo, L. F., Polo, J., & Martín, L. (2009). Analysis of different comparison parameters applied to solar radiation data from satellite and German radiometric stations. Solar Energy, 83(1), 118–125.

Lorenz, E., Remund, J., Müller, S. C., Traunmüller, W., Steinmaurer, G., Pozo, D., … (2009). Benchmarking of different approaches to forecast solar irradiance. Proceedings of the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 21–25.

Jahangiri, M., Shamsabadi, A. A., Mostafaeipour, A., Rezaei, M., Yousefi, Y., … (2020). Using fuzzy MCDM technique to find the best location in Qatar for exploiting wind and solar energy to generate hydrogen and electricity. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(27), 13862–13875.

Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Researcher Award

Published on 23/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr. Idrissa Zida | Inequality | Young Researcher Award

CEDRES/University Thomas SANKARA | Burkina Faso

Idrissa Zida is a dedicated Ph.D. student in Economics at Thomas Sankara University, Burkina Faso, specializing in Macroeconomics and Development Management. With a solid academic foundation including both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in the same field, his research focuses on public finance, income inequality, and sustainable economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has co-authored a scientific publication in Economic Change and Restructuring examining the effects of public debt on income inequality, exploring both direct and indirect transmission channels. Idrissa has gained valuable professional experience through internships and roles at the General Directorate of Economy and Planning, the Diocesan Communication Center, and L’Economiste du Faso, where he developed skills in economic analysis, research, and project management. As Deputy Secretary General of the Center for Studies and Research on Human Development in Africa (CERDHA) and President of the Youth Association for the Emergence of Zondoma (AJEZ), he actively contributes to academic and community development initiatives. His continued commitment to research, professional excellence, and social advancement underscores his ambition to contribute to the economic transformation and sustainable development of Africa.

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Featured Publications

Zida, I., Ouedraogo, I., & Sawadogo, R. (2025). Effects of public debt on income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa: Exploring the direct and indirect transmission channels. Economic Change and Restructuring. Advance online publication.

Dr. sukesh sinha | Visionary Leadership | Lifetime achievement Award

Published on 23/10/202523/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. sukesh sinha | Visionary Leadership | Lifetime achievement Award

National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR) | India

Dr. Sukesh Narayan Sinha is a distinguished scientist serving as Director Grade/Scientist-G and Head of the Food Safety Division at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Ministry of Health, Government of India. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from Bihar University, India, and has advanced training in analytical toxicology from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and health and safety from the CDC, Atlanta, USA. With over three decades of scientific experience, Dr. Sinha has significantly contributed to the fields of food toxicology, drug research, pesticide toxicology, and pharmacology. His pioneering work includes developing a new anti-malarial drug more effective and less toxic than primaquine, establishing health risk assessments for pesticide residues in beverages adopted by the Indian Parliament, and identifying novel biomarkers for organophosphate exposure. He has over 70 publications in reputed journals, has guided numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and has represented India internationally on toxicant regulation and health risk assessment. Recipient of the prestigious Shakuntala Amir Chand Award, Best Innovation Award (2023), and international fellowships from ICMR, DHR, WHO, and CDC, Dr. Sinha continues to advance research in medical toxicology and public health safety through impactful innovation and leadership.

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Featured Publications

Sinha, S. N., Vasudev, K., & Rao, M. V. V. (2012). Quantification of organophosphate insecticides and herbicides in vegetable samples using the “Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged and Safe” (QuEChERS) method and a high … Food Chemistry, 132(3), 1574–1584.

Sinha, S. N., Rao, M. V. V., & Vasudev, K. (2012). Distribution of pesticides in different commonly used vegetables from Hyderabad, India. Food Research International, 45(1), 161–169.

Sinha, S. N., & Nag, P. K. (2011). Air pollution from solid fuels. In J. O. Nriagu (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Environmental Health. Elsevier.

Sinha, S. N., Kulkarni, P. K., Shah, S. H., Desai, N. M., Patel, G. M., Mansuri, M. M., … (2006). Environmental monitoring of benzene and toluene produced in indoor air due to combustion of solid biomass fuels. Science of the Total Environment, 357(1–3), 280–287.

Sinha, S. N., Pal, R., Dewan, A., Mansuri, M. M., & Saiyed, H. N. (2006). Effect of dissociation energy on ion formation and sensitivity of an analytical method for determination of chlorpyrifos in human blood, using gas chromatography–mass … International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 253(1–2), 48–57.

Dewan, A., Bhatnagar, V. K., Mathur, M. L., Chakma, T., Kashyap, R., Sadhu, H. G., … Sinha, S. N. (2004). Repeated episodes of endosulfan poisoning. Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 42(4), 363–369.

Dr. John Mondanaro | Supportive Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Published on 19/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. John Mondanaro | Supportive Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Brookdale Department of Palliative Care in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital | United States

Dr. John Francis Mondanaro, Ph.D., LCAT, MT-BC, CCLS, is a distinguished music therapist and educator recognized for his contributions to expressive arts in clinical and academic settings. He earned his Ph.D. in Music Education with a focus on Music Therapy and his M.A. in Music Therapy from New York University, where he achieved a perfect GPA, following a B.A. in Art from Saint Ambrose University. With over two decades of leadership experience, Dr. Mondanaro currently serves as Director of Expressive Arts Therapy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, overseeing therapeutic programs, clinical training, and research initiatives in palliative and pediatric care. His previous roles include Clinical Director of The Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Supervisor of Child Life/Creative Arts Therapy at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an adjunct faculty member at New York University, he continues to mentor future professionals in music therapy. His research interests focus on the therapeutic impact of music and expressive arts in medical and palliative care contexts, integrating emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Dr. Mondanaro’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing healing through creativity, empathy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2025). The arts therapies in palliative and end-of-life care: Insights from a cross-cultural knowledge exchange forum. Behavioral Sciences, 15(2), 123–135.

Mr. Sina Eslamdoust | Authentic Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Published on 19/10/202519/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr. Sina Eslamdoust | Authentic Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Southern Illinois University | United States

Sina Eslamdoust is a Ph.D. candidate in Business Administration and Management at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, specializing in leadership, organizational behavior, and knowledge management. His dissertation, “Leading to Share or Hide,” investigates the complex relationships among servant leadership, knowledge behaviors, and dark personality traits. He holds an M.Sc. in Public Administration from Payam Noor University and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the Islamic Azad University. His research explores themes such as servant and authentic leadership, knowledge sharing and hiding, leader empathy, employee creativity, and the role of artificial intelligence in strategic decision-making. Sina has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in respected journals, including the Journal of Knowledge Management, Discover Psychology, and the Journal of Chinese Human Resources Management. His scholarly work has been presented at major conferences such as the Academy of International Business and the Midwest Academy of Management, where he received the Best Student Paper Award in 2025. With teaching experience in organizational development and change, he is committed to bridging theory and practice to enhance leadership effectiveness and workplace innovation. His ongoing research continues to explore how leaders influence employee motivation, knowledge behaviors, and organizational performance in dynamic business environments.

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Featured Publications

Eslamdoust, S., & Mahmoudinazlou, S. (2023). Servant leadership, followers’ job satisfaction, empowerment, and performance: The moderating effect of gender. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 11(3), 8–22.

Mahmoudinazlou, S., Alizadeh, A., Noble, J., & Eslamdoust, S. (2024). An improved hybrid ICA-SA metaheuristic for order acceptance and scheduling with time windows and sequence-dependent setup times. Neural Computing and Applications, 36(2), 599–617.

Eslamdoust, S., Lee, J. H., & Bohrani, T. (2024). Enhancing team performance in the digital age: Impact of technologically moderated communication in the interplay of e-leadership and trust. International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 5(4), 56–67.*

Eslamdoust, S., Bohrani, T., Dorri, R., & Karandish, M. (2025). Unpacking the dynamics of authentic leadership in shaping employee-felt obligation through moderated mediation. Discover Psychology, 5(1), 46.*

Lee, J. H., Dai, Y., Eslamdoust, S., & Lee, M. S. (2025). Unraveling the dynamics of supervisor-subordinate knowledge sharing: A study of South Korean police officers. Journal of Knowledge Management, 29(3), 915–936.*

Bohrani, T., Eslamdoust, S., Yamin, Z., & Karandish, M. (2025). Unveiling the paradox: How abusive supervision can stimulate employee creativity. SSRN Electronic Journal.

Mr. | Fu Long Nan | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Published on 15/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr. | Fu Long Nan | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao Agricultural University | China

Dr. Fulong Nan is a distinguished researcher at the Department of Specialty Medicine, School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, China. His academic background and professional experience center on veterinary medicine, virology, and immunology, with a particular focus on understanding viral pathogenesis and developing novel vaccines. Dr. Nan’s research explores the molecular mechanisms of viral infection and immune evasion, especially in Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), and Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV). He has made significant contributions to the field through publications in leading journals such as Frontiers in Immunology, Veterinary Microbiology, Virulence, and Journal of Medical Virology. His studies have advanced understanding of virus-host interactions, dendritic cell modulation, and antigen presentation, offering insights into effective vaccine design and immunotherapy strategies. Dr. Nan’s innovative work on recombinant NDV vaccines and peptide-conjugated HCMV vaccines demonstrates a commitment to translational virology and public health advancement. Recognized for his scientific rigor and interdisciplinary approach, he continues to contribute to cutting-edge research in veterinary epidemiology, viral immunology, and vaccinology, aiming to improve preventive and therapeutic strategies against viral diseases in both animals and humans.

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Featured Publications

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (2025). Establishment and application of RT-RAA-CRISPR/Cas13a diagnostic method for porcine Senecavirus. Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science.

Dr. William Chow | Conflict Management and Resolution | Best Researcher Award

Published on 14/10/202514/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. William Chow | Conflict Management and Resolution | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University | China

A distinguished scholar and economist, this researcher has made significant contributions to economic forecasting and policy analysis with a focus on China’s macroeconomic development. With a strong academic foundation, including advanced studies in economics and international relations, their career spans both academia and applied research. As a Part-time Research Fellow at the Center for China in the World Economy, Tsinghua University (2005–2010), they were instrumental in producing quarterly forecasts of the Mainland Chinese economy and presenting results in national press conferences, shaping public understanding of economic trends. Their research interests encompass macroeconomic modeling, international trade, fiscal policy, and sustainable economic growth. Over the years, they have published widely in peer-reviewed journals, with numerous citations reflecting their influence in the field. Recognized for their analytical rigor and innovative approach, they have received several academic awards for excellence in economic research and forecasting. Their ongoing work continues to bridge the gap between academic theory and policy implementation, contributing valuable insights to global economic discourse. Through their commitment to research and education, they remain a vital voice in advancing economic thought and fostering evidence-based policymaking.

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Featured Publications

Chow, W. W. (2025). Inflation cost of strategic goods export restriction: Evidence from dynamic spatial panel data model. International Economics and Economic Policy. Advance online publication.

Chow, W. W., & Fung, M. K. (2025). Relative ESG positions among OECD countries in the presence of international competition for FDI inflow: A gravity model perspective. Research in International Business and Finance.

Dr. Mohatsim mahetaji | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Published on 13/10/202513/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

D. Mohatsim mahetaji | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Parul University | India

Dr. Mohatsim A. Mahetaji is an emerging scholar in petroleum engineering and geomechanics who completed his PhD (2024) at the Department of Petroleum Engineering, School of Energy Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, following an MTech in Petroleum and a BE in Mechanical Engineering. He has held roles as Teaching Assistant, Research & Teaching Assistant (2019-2023) and Research Associate (Oct–Dec 2023) before becoming an Assistant Professor in January 2025 at Parul Institute of Technology. His research spans computational analysis, artificial intelligence / machine learning, data science in drilling and well-bore stability, geomechanics and carbon capture & storage, with several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. He has developed new 3D failure criteria for in-situ rock, and applied machine learning in pore-pressure prediction and wellbore mud weight optimisation. His work reflects a strong modelling and simulation orientation aimed at cost-effective, sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and production. While detailed citation counts and h-index are not publicly available, his trajectory and output indicate rising academic impact. Dr. Mahetaji continues to innovate at the intersection of AI/ML and geosciences, contributing to both theory (failure criteria) and applied drilling design, positioning him as a promising contributor in energy technology and subsurface engineering.

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Featured Publications

Mahetaji, M., & Brahma, J. (2024). A critical review of rock failure criteria: A scope of machine learning approach. Engineering Failure Analysis, 159, 107998.

Mahetaji, M., Brahma, J., & Sircar, A. (2020). Pre-drill pore pressure prediction and safe well design on the top of Tulamura anticline, Tripura, India: A comparative study. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 10(3), 1021–1049.

Mahetaji, M., & Brahma, J. (2024). Prediction of minimum mud weight for prevention of breakout using new 3D failure criterion to maintain wellbore stability. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 57(3), 2231–2252.

Mahetaji, M., Brahma, J., & Vij, R. K. (2023). A new extended Mohr-Coulomb criterion in the space of three-dimensional stresses on the in-situ rock. Geomechanics and Engineering, 32(1), 49–68.

Mahetaji, M., Brahma, J., & Vij, R. K. (2023). Multivariable regression 3D failure criteria for in-situ rock. Earth Sciences Research Journal, 27(3), 273–287.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Umar Farooq | Physical | Best Researcher Award

Published on 09/10/202509/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Umar Farooq | Physical | Best Researcher Award

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan | Pakistan

Dr. Umar Farooq is an accomplished Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, where he has served since 2011. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in 2011, completing part of his research training at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, under an HEC-funded IRSIP fellowship. His research expertise encompasses the development of efficient energy devices, biosorbents for wastewater treatment, environmental pollutant analysis, bio-fuel production, electroanalytical investigations, and computational studies on gas sensing and carbon dioxide conversion. Dr. Farooq’s innovative work focuses on sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges, with an emphasis on cost-effective and eco-friendly technologies. His outstanding research contributions have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Research Productivity Award from PCST Pakistan, Research Incentive Awards from the Unive

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Featured Publications

Farooq, U., Kozinski, J. A., Khan, M. A., & Athar, M. (2010). Biosorption of heavy metal ions using wheat-based biosorbents: A review of the recent literature. Bioresource Technology, 101(14), 5043–5053.

Farooq, U., Khan, M. A., Athar, M., & Kozinski, J. A. (2011). Effect of modification of environmentally friendly biosorbent wheat (Triticum aestivum) on the biosorptive removal of cadmium (II) ions from aqueous solution. Chemical Engineering Journal, 171(2), 400–410.

Salman, M., Athar, M., & Farooq, U. (2015). Biosorption of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using indigenous and modified lignocellulosic materials. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, 14(2), 211–228.

Zaib, M., Athar, M. M., Saeed, A., & Farooq, U. (2015). Electrochemical determination of inorganic mercury and arsenic—A review. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 74, 895–908.

Hassan, W., Farooq, U., Ahmad, M., Athar, M., & Khan, M. A. (2017). Potential biosorbent, Haloxylon recurvum plant stems, for the removal of methylene blue dye. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 10, S1512–S1522.