Xiao Bai | Sustainable Development | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Dr. Xiao Bai | Sustainable Development | Excellence in Research Award

Associate Professor | Yunnan University | China

Prof. Dr. Xiao Bai is an Associate Professor of Economics whose research focuses on financial markets, financial risk, and green finance. With a strong interdisciplinary background in economics and finance, their scholarship addresses systemic risk, climate change impacts, and sustainable economic development. They have published multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading international SSCI and SCI journals, including Journal of Cleaner Production, Economic Analysis and Policy, and Technological Forecasting & Social Change, with several works recognized as highly cited. Their research has attracted competitive national and provincial grants, where they have served as Principal Investigator and major contributor to projects on financial market efficiency, green development performance, and infrastructure risk pricing. Through collaborations with scholars across China and engagement with policy-relevant research initiatives, their work contributes to evidence-based decision-making in green finance and risk governance. Collectively, these contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing sustainable finance research with meaningful societal and environmental impact

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Mohammad Waseem | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mohammad Waseem | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Jamia Millia Islamia | India

Dr. Mohammad Waseem is an active researcher in the field of electric vehicle (EV) technology, with core expertise in dynamic vehicle modelling, simulation, and mechanical design. His research primarily focuses on battery energy storage systems, battery management and thermal management systems, lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries, fuel-cell-based hybrid vehicles, and the integration of renewable energy with electric mobility. He has made significant contributions to EV chassis design, finite element analysis, and system-level modelling using advanced tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, and Simscape. His work also explores the application of artificial intelligence, IoT, and digital-twin approaches for smart battery diagnostics and energy optimization. Dr. Waseem has published extensively in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, contributing high-impact review and research articles on EV propulsion systems, battery safety, charging infrastructure, and sustainable transportation technologies. He also serves in editorial and reviewer roles for international journals, supporting research quality and innovation in the EV and energy systems domain.

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Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Head of Department | University of Tehran | Iran

Prof. Younes Noorollahi is a distinguished researcher in the field of renewable energy engineering, with a strong focus on energy systems modeling, sustainable energy planning, and low-carbon transitions. His research integrates advanced numerical modeling, geographic information systems (GIS), and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to assess, optimize, and deploy renewable energy resources across diverse climatic and socio-economic contexts. A significant portion of his work addresses the strategic integration of renewable technologies—such as geothermal, solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy storage—into national and regional energy systems to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. His scholarly contributions span energy transition modeling, geothermal resource assessment, smart energy systems, net-zero and low-carbon building design, renewable-powered desalination, and the water–energy–food–environment nexus. He has played a key role in advancing methodologies for site selection of renewable energy facilities, demand-side management, and sector coupling through innovative modeling frameworks and decision-support tools. His research is widely applied to real-world energy challenges, particularly in energy-intensive and fossil-fuel-dependent regions undergoing transition toward cleaner systems.

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Sustainable Development Using Renewable Energy Technology


– Renewable Energy, 2020 (854 Citations)

Energy Hub: From a Model to a Concept – A Review


– Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 (584 Citations)

Multi-Criteria Decision Support System for Wind Farm Site Selection Using GIS


– Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2016 (376 Citations)

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development


– Renewable Energy, 2022 (368 Citations)

Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Engineering and IT | Univerty of Technology Sydney | Australia

Quang Ha is a researcher whose publication record reflects sustained contributions to automation engineering, robotics, and intelligent systems, with strong intersections in sustainable energy and infrastructure applications. His scholarly output includes numerous high-impact journal articles, conference papers, books, and book chapters that address advanced control theory, robotics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. His publications are widely cited, demonstrating both methodological rigor and practical relevance, particularly in areas such as autonomous systems, smart sensing, and energy-efficient technologies. Through editorial roles in leading journals and consistent dissemination of influential research, his work has helped shape contemporary research directions and foster interdisciplinary innovation across engineering domains.

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Fırat Emir | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fırat Emir | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Final International University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fırat Emir is an established scholar in economics with a strong focus on sustainable development, energy economics, and environmental policy. His research addresses critical global challenges, including carbon emissions, renewable energy transitions, and the economic dimensions of sustainability. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in leading SSCI and SCI-E journals, accumulating more than 1,450 citations with an h-index of 14, reflecting strong academic impact. His work is highly collaborative, involving international researchers across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and directly informs policy debates on climate action and green growth. Through research, teaching, and editorial service, his contributions support evidence-based decision-making and advance societal progress toward sustainable economic systems

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Lianyi Guo | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lianyi Guo | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Yangzhou University | China

Dr. Lianyi Guo is an emerging scholar in climate-system research whose work focuses on the attribution and projection of extreme climate change, with a strong emphasis on understanding nonlinear rainfall responses to large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns. With a growing research portfolio that includes leading or participating in eight national and provincial research projects, Guo has established a solid foundation in advancing methodologies for diagnosing climate extremes and improving future climate projections. His contributions include developing a novel analytical framework that bridges dynamic and thermodynamic processes to interpret changes in summer rainfall patterns, particularly across China, enabling more accurate attribution of observed hydrometeorological variations to anthropogenic influences. He has authored eight SCI-indexed journal articles, including publications in high-impact outlets, and his current citation record and h-index of 6 reflect a promising upward trajectory. Beyond publications, his engagement in two consultancy or industry-linked projects demonstrates an ability to translate scientific insight into practical climate-related applications. Guo’s collaborations across national research institutes further strengthen the interdisciplinary relevance of his work, supporting advances in climate diagnostics, model evaluation, and regional climate risk assessment. His ongoing studies aim to refine constraint-based projections of extreme rainfall, offering potential benefits for disaster preparedness, water-resource management, and climate-policy development. The scientific rigor, methodological innovation, and applicability of Guo’s research underline his significant contribution to the field and position him as a valuable contributor to global climate-science efforts, with strong potential for continued impact through high-quality publications, collaborative research, and the development of improved tools for understanding and predicting climate extremes.

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Publications:

Guo, L., Shi, Y., & Zhao, Y. (2023). Future projections of extreme integrated water vapor transport and population exposure over the Asian monsoon region. Earth’s Future.

Guo, L., Jiang, Z., Li, L., & Wang, H. (2022). Increase of future summer rainfall in the middle and lower reach of the Yangtze River Basin projected with a nonhomogeneous hidden Markov model. Geophysical Research Letters.

Guo, L. (2022). Comparison of impact and water vapor characteristics between two types of floods in Eastern China. Environmental Research Letters.

Guo, L. (2020). Projected precipitation changes over China for global warming levels at 1.5 °C and 2 °C in an ensemble of regional climate simulations: Impact of bias-correction algorithms. Climatic Change.

Guo, L., Jiang, Z., Ding, M., Chen, W., & Li, L. (2019). Downscaling and projection of summer rainfall in Eastern China using a nonhomogeneous hidden Markov model. International Journal of Climatology.

Fernando Garrido de Oliveira | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fernando Garrido de Oliveira | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Federal University of Paraná | Brazil

Dr. Fernando Garrido de Oliveira’s research experience centers on environmental engineering, biotechnology, and ecology, with a strong focus on projects related to water quality monitoring, environmental risk assessment, and ecosystem sustainability. His professional journey demonstrates a clear trajectory toward the integration of applied research and environmental management. At the Federal University of Paraná, he has been engaged in projects emphasizing the monitoring and biomonitoring of freshwater resources, applying limnological and toxicological analyses to assess water quality and ecological impacts. His work combines laboratory experimentation and field analysis, contributing to improved methodologies in environmental monitoring. Previous roles at C.Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial further strengthened his expertise in quality management systems, internal auditing, and environmental process control—skills that complement his scientific research by ensuring rigorous standards and compliance with environmental regulations. His collaborations with institutions such as ARDEFA and FAMAB provided hands-on experience in waste management, agrochemical packaging control, and the implementation of sustainability protocols in industrial and agricultural contexts. His research interests encompass environmental toxicology, bioprocess technology, sustainable water management, and the development of integrated environmental monitoring systems using biotechnology tools. He also exhibits a strong command of risk management, biosafety, and environmental auditing based on ISO 14001:2015 frameworks, as evidenced by his multiple certifications. With advanced skills in statistics, QGIS, and environmental modeling, Fernando effectively bridges theoretical knowledge with applied solutions for ecosystem conservation and industrial environmental performance. His multidisciplinary approach positions him to contribute meaningfully to innovative projects addressing global sustainability challenges through the synergy of ecological science, biotechnology, and environmental engineering.

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  • Environmental assessment of three southern Brazilian rivers using an integrated biomarker response index in Hypostomus ancistroides applied to GIS. Environmental Research.

Su Li | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Su Li | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Northeastern University | China

Prof. Su Li, an accomplished Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials and Devices, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, is recognized for her pioneering contributions to intelligent optoelectronic materials and self-powered sensing technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sun Yat-sen University and her B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Guizhou University. Dr. Li’s research focuses on novel optoelectronic functional materials and devices, intelligent sensing and detection, and information fusion and system integration methods. Her innovative work in triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence has led to the development of high-performance, miniaturized, and energy-efficient optoelectronic systems with broad applications in artificial perception, human–machine interaction, and environmental monitoring. As first or corresponding author, she has published over 30 high-impact papers in top-tier international journals, including Science Advances, Advanced Functional Materials, Nano Energy, and ACS Nano, and her research is widely cited within the materials science and nanotechnology communities. She holds more than 20 patents and software copyrights, underscoring her commitment to technological innovation and societal impact. Dr. Li has delivered over 10 invited talks at domestic and international conferences and has successfully led multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, including both general and youth programs, focusing on next-generation self-powered and visual sensing systems. Her interdisciplinary collaborations with leading scientists such as Zhong Lin Wang and Yunlong Zi have advanced global progress in mechanical–optical–electrical energy conversion and multimodal sensing integration. As a Senior Member of the Chinese Association of Automation and an active member of several national scientific societies, Dr. Su Li continues to bridge scientific excellence and real-world application, contributing to the advancement of sustainable, intelligent, and high-efficiency optoelectronic technologies.

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  • Spiral electrodes-enhanced triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence in nanocellulose composites for self-powered visualized acoustic sensing. Polymer Composites.

  • Photonic film based on triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence for self-powered visualization and handwriting recognition.

  • High-brightness and high-resolution triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence skin for photonic imaging and information interaction. Advanced Functional Materials.

Li Su pioneering research in triboelectrification-induced electroluminescence has advanced the development of self-powered photonic and sensing materials, enabling innovative applications in intelligent wearables, visualized sensing, and interactive technologies. Her work bridges materials science and sustainable energy, driving global innovation toward smarter, energy-efficient devices that enhance human–machine interaction and environmental monitoring.

Md Aynul Hoque | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Md Aynul Hoque | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | UCSI University Bangladesh Branch Campus | Bangladesh

Md Aynul Hoque’s research focuses on advancing knowledge in operations management, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable supply chain systems, particularly within the context of the apparel and manufacturing industries. His academic contributions highlight the intersections of Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and value chain optimization, emphasizing how technological adoption can enhance competitiveness and sustainability. A significant part of his work examines automation, job displacement, and reshoring within the Bangladeshi ready-made garments (RMG) industry, identifying strategies for resilience and adaptability in global markets. Hoque has extensively explored system dynamics modeling for supply chain performance, demonstrating how analytical frameworks can improve operational efficiency and reduce risks across industrial processes. His research also delves into occupational safety, knowledge economy development, and export diversification, aligning with broader goals of private sector growth and economic modernization. Publications in reputed Scopus and Web of Science–indexed journals such as the Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management and Research Journal of Textile and Apparel reflect a strong scholarly foundation and global relevance. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Hoque bridges theory and practice by integrating quantitative analysis, strategic management, and sustainability principles. His academic engagements further extend into curriculum design, quality assurance in higher education, and professional training initiatives aimed at improving teaching quality and research productivity. By combining corporate experience in supply chain, project coordination, and quality management with academic expertise, Md Aynul Hoque contributes to the development of efficient, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible business models that foster innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across emerging economies.

Fearuted Publications:

Hoque, M. A., Rasiah, R., Furuoka, F., & Kumar, S. (2021). Technology adoption in the apparel industry: Insight from literature review and research directions. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 25(3), 292–307.

Hoque, M. A., Rasiah, R., Furuoka, F., & Kumar, S. (2023). Critical determinants and firm performance of sustainable technology adoption in the apparel industry: The stakeholder approach. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management: An International Journal, 27(1),

Asgari, B., & Hoque, M. A. (2013). A system dynamics approach to supply chain performance analysis of the ready-made-garment industry in Bangladesh. Ritsumeikan Journal of Asia Pacific Studies, 32(1), 51–61.

Md Aynul Hoque, S. K., Rasiah, R., & Furuoka, F. (2021). Linkages among automation, job displacement and reshoring: Evidence from the Bangladeshi apparel industry. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 1–17.

Alam, S., Chowdhury, S. R., Bashar, A., & Hoque, M. A. (2020). Factors affecting occupational injury and death: Insights from ready-made garments industry of Bangladesh. TEST Engineering and Management, [ISSN 193-4120],

Abdelrahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdelrahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Prof | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdelrahman Elbakheit’s research focuses on the integration of renewable energy systems into sustainable architectural design, emphasizing building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), wind turbines, and their optimization for energy-efficient buildings. His work bridges the fields of architecture, engineering, and environmental design, exploring hybrid systems that combine solar and wind energy technologies to enhance building performance and sustainability. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, design experimentation, and real-world case studies, his studies have provided innovative frameworks for improving energy generation efficiency in tall buildings and façade systems. He has contributed to the development of Saudi Arabia’s Green Building Code and authored numerous influential publications addressing topics such as ducted photovoltaic façade systems, aerofoil wing integration for wind energy, and bioclimatic high-rise design. His book and journal works extend from evaluating design parameters to proposing new architectural solutions that merge aesthetics with renewable functionality. Dr. Elbakheit’s expertise also extends to teaching, sustainable project consultancy, and reviewing for international journals such as Energy and Buildings and Solar Energy. His contributions have earned recognition through patents for rooftop wind turbine supports and several awards for innovation and research excellence. With consistent involvement in academic, industrial, and policy-related sustainability initiatives, Dr. Elbakheit continues to advance the integration of renewable technologies within the built environment, influencing the global shift toward climate-responsive architecture and resilient urban development.

Featured Publications:

Elbakheit, A. R. (2012). Why tall buildings? The potential of sustainable technologies in tall. International Journal of High-Rise Buildings, 1(2), 117–123.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part I experiment. Buildings, 9(4), 88.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2018). Effect of turbine resistance and positioning on performance of Aerofoil wing building augmented wind energy generation. Energy and Buildings, 174, 365–371.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2008). Effect of duct width in ducted photovoltaic facades. Proceedings of the CTBUH 8th World Congress, Dubai, UAE, 3–5.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part II CFD simulation. Buildings, 9(5), 133.