Mr. Teklu Gebretsadik | Researcher | Best Researcher Award

Hawassa Agricultural Research Center | Ethiopia

Dr. Teklu Gebretsadik Wana is a dedicated agricultural economist and researcher with over a decade of experience in agricultural and socioeconomic research. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Eduardo Mondlane, focusing on climate-smart energy and agri-food systems. Previously, he served as an Associate Agricultural Economics Researcher at the Southern Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) in Ethiopia, where he contributed to research on bioenergy, crop and livestock economics, and sustainable agricultural practices. He holds a Master of Science in Natural Resources Economics and Policy from Hawassa University and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development from Wolayta Sodo University, both with distinction. His research interests encompass agricultural economics, food security, rural development, value chain analysis, bioenergy adoption, and environmental sustainability. Dr. Wana has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to knowledge on small-scale irrigation, biogas technology, and honeybee production systems. He also serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for international journals and has received recognition for his academic contributions and research excellence. With strong analytical, managerial, and policy-oriented skills, he continues to advance sustainable agricultural and economic transformation in Africa and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Gebretsadik, T., Zavale, H., Manuel, L., & Ayele, M. (2025, October 27). Biogas technology for rural energy security: An investigation of uptake and diffusion in Meskan district, southern Ethiopia. Discover Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44274-025-00404-6

Gebretsadik Wana, T., & Dukamo, T. A. (2025, October 1). Trends and sustainability of small-scale irrigation in Southern Ethiopia: Exploring constraints and adoption dynamics. BMC Agriculture. Gebretsadik, T., Zavale, H., Manuel, L., & Chiulele, R. M. (2025, July 22). Can Africa achieve food security through sustainable agri-food system transformation? A systematic review across regional contexts. Preprint.

Gebretsadi, T., & Cunguara, B. (2025, January 15). Trends of maize production in Mozambique: A fixed effects model analysis of two decades (2002–2023). Trends in Agricultural Economics, 9(1), 9–19.

Ayele, T., & Gebretsadik, T. (2024, June 30). Gender analysis in selected agricultural practices in Gedeo and Halaba zones in Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology, 14(1), 110.

Dr. Lawton Burns | Quality of Care | Best Researcher Award

The Wharton School – Univ of Pennsylvania | United States

Dr. Lawton Robert Burns, PhD, MBA, serves as the James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Health Care Management and Professor of Management at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Educated at the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania, he has built an eminent career specializing in health care systems, organizational theory, hospital management, and the economics of medical technology. His scholarship has significantly influenced the understanding of value chains, physician-hospital integration, and strategic decision-making in health care organizations. Dr. Burns has delivered invited lectures at globally renowned institutions, including the University of Cambridge, the National University of Singapore, and leading universities in Italy, reflecting his international academic impact. His exemplary teaching record is marked by consecutive Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2020–2025) and numerous distinguished honors such as the Academy of Management’s Distinguished Scholar Award and the Emerald Literati Outstanding Author Contribution Awards. Through his research, teaching, and mentorship, Dr. Burns continues to shape future leaders in health care management, advancing innovation, education, and policy within the global health care landscape.

Featured Publications

Burns, L. R., & Wholey, D. R. (1993). Adoption and abandonment of matrix management programs: Effects of organizational characteristics and interorganizational networks. Academy of Management Journal, 36(1), 106–138.

Schneller, E., Abdulsalam, Y., Conway, K., & Eckler, J. (2023). Strategic management of the healthcare supply chain. John Wiley & Sons.

Burns, L. R., & Pauly, M. V. (2002). Integrated delivery networks: A detour on the road to integrated health care? Health Affairs, 21(4), 128–143.

Burns, L. R. (2002). The health care value chain: Producers, purchasers, and providers. Jossey-Bass.

Burns, L. R., & Wholey, D. R. (1991). The effects of patient, hospital, and physician characteristics on length of stay and mortality. Medical Care, 29(3), 251–271.