Fariba Shokoohi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fariba Shokoohi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

SR.C., Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr.  Fariba Shokohi is a civil engineering researcher specializing in construction engineering and management. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the Islamic Azad University, focusing on lean construction, sustainability analytics, and multi-criteria decision-making. Her academic path includes dual master’s degrees in Construction Engineering & Management and Industrial Engineering, supported by a strong foundation in civil engineering and cartography. Professionally, she has served in senior technical, design, supervision, and project management roles across major national organizations, including construction engineering firms, banking infrastructure companies, and intelligent systems corporations. Her expertise spans project management, sustainability assessment, BIM applications, fuzzy MCDM techniques, quality evaluation models, and advanced engineering software. She has authored impactful publications on lean–sustainable construction integration, fuzzy DEMATEL, green building systems, and self-healing concrete. Her research interests include sustainable construction, lean project delivery, green roofs, carbon emission reduction, intelligent project systems, and integrated management frameworks. She has actively contributed to national conferences and international journals and is a senior member of professional engineering societies. Dr. Shokohi continues to advance innovative methods in sustainable project management and construction optimization.

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Featured Publications

Shokoohi, F. (2025). Multi-dimensional sensitivity analysis of lean and sustainable construction: A novel MTDA approach for integrated project management. International Journal of Construction Management. (Accepted, June 2025)

Shokoohi, F. (2023). Application of focus group method in extended fuzzy DEMATEL technique: Integrating effective factors in lean and sustainable construction. Andisheye Amari Journal, 27(2), 105–120.

Rabieifar, H., Shokoohi, F., & Ashtiani, Z. (2021). Application of bacteria in concrete repair and its effect on self-healing properties: A review study. In 23rd National Concrete and Earthquake Conference, Concrete Research Center (METEB).

Farrokhzadeh, F., & Shokoohi, F. (2020). Integration of lean thinking and sustainable development in HSE management of the construction industry. Journal of Defense Maintenance Engineering Research, 3(2), 58–74.

Shokoohi, F., & Ravanshadnia, M. (2023). Evaluation of green roofs in reducing carbon emissions and improving environmental sustainability: A case study of a building in Tehran using DesignBuilder software. In 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Sustainable Green Urban Development.

Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ajung Heo | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Ajung Heo is a dedicated researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Sogang University Business School, focusing on international business and cross-cultural management. She holds an M.A. in Business Administration from Pusan National University and a B.A. in Management from the City University of New York. Her research explores how digital strategies, innovation appropriability, and organizational behavior influence the competitiveness and international expansion of multinational enterprises. Ajung Heo’s publications, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea,” highlight her contributions to understanding global business dynamics. She has also engaged in collaborative projects that integrate theory with practice, fostering innovation and managerial relevance. Her academic excellence and commitment to global research advancement have earned her recognition as a promising scholar in international business studies. Through her work, she continues to bridge research and real-world application, contributing valuable insights to global enterprise development and sustainable business practices.

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Featured Publications

Heo, A.-j., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). The impact of entrepreneurial orientation on export performance: The moderating effects of exploratory and exploitative activities. Journal of Trade Studies, 49(4), 295–319.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, D.-b., & Ham, S.-h. (2025). The impact of talent-preferential policies on organizational commitment: The moderated mediating effects of job satisfaction and rational organizational culture. Journal of Management Research, 40(1), 103–122.

Heo, A.-j., Yoo, C.-y., & Lee, K.-p. (2025). A study on dual organizational identity among local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries in Korea. Journal of Management Studies, 54(1), 55–80.

Yoo, C.-y., Park, Y.-s., & Heo, A.-j. (2024). Organizational staffing policy and organizational identification of host country nationals working at MNC subsidiary in Korea. Journal of International Trade and Commerce, 17–32.

Heo, A.-j., Lee, K.-p., & Yoo, C.-y. (2024). An exploratory study on the dual organizational identity of local employees of multinational corporation subsidiaries. Proceedings of the Korean Management Association Convergence Conference, 384–410.

Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Younggun Kim is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Management at Sogang University, South Korea, specializing in strategic human resource management and organizational behavior. His academic journey reflects a strong focus on understanding how digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape modern management practices. With an emerging research profile, he has published several SSCI and ESCI-indexed journal papers, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea” and “The appropriability paradox: how innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Younggun actively collaborates with academic peers, such as Jang-Ho Choi and Ajung Heo, to explore boundaryless career behaviors and the impact of job crafting on employee success. He is a member of both the Academy of Management (AOM) and The Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA). His ongoing doctoral work examines how organizational factors and employment types influence employee engagement in the evolving digital economy. Through his innovative research, Younggun aims to contribute to the effective integration of digital and AI strategies into HRM, particularly supporting small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Lee, G., Kim, Y., & Choi, J.-H. (2024). The effect of ethical leadership on ethical voice behavior of public institution members: Focused on the moderated mediation effect of psychological ownership and reflective moral attentiveness. Journal of Ethical Management, 24(1), 31–58.

Heo, A. J., & Kim, Y. (2025). The appropriability paradox: How innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Review of International Business and Strategy.

Kim, Y., Lee, K., & Choi, J.-H. (2025). Exploring boundaryless careerists inside organizations: The role of job crafting and work engagement to subjective career success. The Career Development Quarterly.

Kim, Y. (2025). Search better, export stronger: The role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea.

Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Teresa Dieguez | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Universidade Portucalense | Portugal

Teresa Dieguez is a distinguished academic and researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), Portugal, specializing in strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and management.  she has contributed extensively to advancing knowledge in managerial sciences and sustainable development. She holds a degree in Economics, a Master’s in Innovation and Technological Transfer, a Specialist title in Strategy and Entrepreneurship , an MBA in Social Sustainability and Development, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Managerial Sciences. Teresa’s professional journey began in the automotive sector, where she led international projects promoting innovation and competitiveness, including initiatives under the EU’s ESPRIT and RECITE programs. Her current research interests include digital transformation, social entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0, sustainable leadership, and innovation ecosystems. As a professor and project leader, she has mentored over 30 master’s theses and collaborated with research centers such as INESC TEC, CiTUR, and REMIT. A recipient of various academic recognitions, Teresa remains committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets to drive sustainable change and global competitiveness in education and industry.

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Featured Publications

Sivam, A., Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., & Silva, F. J. G. (2019). Key settings for successful open innovation arena. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 6(4), 507–515.

Mourato, J., Ferreira, L. P., Sá, J. C., Silva, F. J. G., Dieguez, T., & Tjahjono, B. (2021). Improving internal logistics of a bus manufacturing using the lean techniques. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 70(7).

Dieguez, T., Ferreira, L. P., Silva, F. J. G., & Tjahjono, B. (2020). Open innovation and sustainable development through industry-academia collaboration: A case study of automotive sector. Procedia Manufacturing, 51, 1773–1778.

Alves, D., Dieguez, T., & Conceição, O. (2019). Retaining talents: Impact on innovation. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2019 15th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance (p. 36).

Dieguez, T., Loureiro, P., & Ferreira, I. (2021). Entrepreneurship and leadership in higher education to develop the needed 21st century skills. In Proceedings of the ECMLG 2021 17th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance.

Chih-Lyang Hwang | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chih-Lyang Hwang | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Taiwan

Dr. Chih-Lyang Hwang (SM’08) is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Intelligent Robot Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei, Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tatung Institute of Technology  and subsequently held professorial positions at Tatung Institute of Technology, Tamkang University, and NTUST. With an extensive academic career spanning over three decades, he has contributed significantly to robotics, fuzzy neural modeling, nonlinear control, and human–robot interaction. His research also encompasses distributed visual and wireless localization, UAV control, and emotion recognition. Dr. Hwang has been a Visiting Scholar at Georgia Institute of Technology and Auburn University, broadening his international academic collaborations. He has authored numerous influential journal and conference papers, amassing over 3,383 citations, 533 documents, and an H-index of 29. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University for multiple years, he has also received Excellent and Outstanding Research Awards from NTUST and 2024. His enduring contributions continue to advance intelligent robotics and control systems research globally.

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Featured Publications

Hwang, C.-L., Yang, C.-C., & Hung, J.-Y. (2017). Path tracking of an autonomous ground vehicle with different payloads by hierarchical improved fuzzy dynamic sliding-mode control. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 26(2), 899–914.

Hwang, C.-L., Jan, C., & Chen, Y.-H. (2001). Piezomechanics using intelligent variable-structure control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 48(1), 47–59.

Hwang, C.-L., Chang, L.-J., & Yu, Y.-S. (2007). Network-based fuzzy decentralized sliding-mode control for car-like mobile robots. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 54(1), 574–585.

Hwang, C.-L., Chiang, C.-C., & Yeh, Y.-W. (2013). Adaptive fuzzy hierarchical sliding-mode control for the trajectory tracking of uncertain underactuated nonlinear dynamic systems. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 22(2), 286–299.

Hwang, C.-L. (2004). A novel Takagi–Sugeno-based robust adaptive fuzzy sliding-mode controller. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 12(5), 676–687

Gurmeet Kaur | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Gurmeet Kaur | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Punjabi University | India

Dr. Gurmeet Kaur is a distinguished researcher and faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Punjabi University, Patiala, specializing in organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry. With an impressive research portfolio, she has authored more than 65 publications, accumulating over 541 citations and maintaining an h-index of 14, reflecting her impactful contributions to chemical sciences. Dr. Kaur obtained her doctoral degree in Organic Chemistry and has since engaged in extensive postdoctoral and academic work focused on developing environmentally benign synthetic methodologies, coordination complexes, and bioactive compounds. Her research integrates green chemistry principles and advanced analytical techniques to explore molecular design for pharmaceutical and material applications. Throughout her career, she has mentored numerous postgraduate and doctoral students while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on national and international projects. Her scholarly excellence has been recognized through several academic awards and research grants, acknowledging her innovation and dedication to sustainable chemistry. Dr. Gurmeet Kaur continues to advance the field through her publications, conferences, and contributions to chemical education, promoting scientific curiosity and sustainable research for future generations.

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Featured Publications

Kaur, G., & Goyal, B. (2025). Ligand-based virtual screening to discover potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 main protease. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 27, 19877–19897.

Garg, M., Sharma, D., Kaur, G., & others. (2024). Factor defining the effects of tetraalkylammonium chloride on stability, folding, and dynamics of horse cytochrome c. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 276.

Kaur, M., Rehman, H. M., Wu, Y., Kaur, G., Hammad, H. M., Usmani, Y. S., Kaur, A., & Bansal, M. (2025). Comprehensive analysis and outcomes of hybridization of physiologically active heterocycles targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Computers in Biology and Medicine, 184, 109347.

Kaur, G. (2025). Investigating the chemistry of newly synthesized acetamide linker based purines/pyrimidine derivatives towards DNA receptor site using in silico and in vitro studies. Journal of Biomolecular Structure & Dynamics.

Garg, M., Sharma, D., Kaur, G., & others. (2024). Factor defining the effects of tetraalkylammonium chloride on stability, folding, and dynamics of horse cytochrome c. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 276,

 

Elma Hrustemovic | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elma Hrustemovic | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Sarajevo Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Bosnia and Herzegovina

Elma Hrustemović is an accomplished researcher from Bosnia and Herzegovina with a strong academic foundation in veterinary sciences and public health. Currently serving as a teaching and research professional at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sarajevo, she has contributed significantly to the advancement of veterinary forensics and its intersection with public health. With a research portfolio spanning topics such as animal welfare, forensic investigation in veterinary practice, zoonoses, and veterinary legislation, she has authored received over 42 citations, and achieved an h-index of 1. Her work has been published in reputable international journals, reflecting her dedication to knowledge dissemination and academic excellence. She has also presented at numerous conferences, building a strong academic network. In recognition of her contributions, she has received prestigious awards for her research and teaching excellence. Her commitment lies in strengthening the role of veterinary sciences in improving public health, safeguarding animal welfare, and advancing forensic methodologies. Elma continues to pursue impactful interdisciplinary research, striving to bridge science, education, and practice for societal benefit.

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Featured Publications

“Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli from Animals, Food and Humans”

“Review of Escherichia coli pathogens and food-borne antibiotic resistance to prevention”

“Antibiotic Resistance of the Campylobacter Isolates According to Their Species in Different Samples of Broiler     Chicken in Many Regions”

“Antibacterial effect of oregano oil and its main component carvacrol on Campylobacter jejuni isolates from broil   caecum”

“Antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the milk of a cow with mastitis in selected                 countries of the Europe, Western Balkans, Asia and Africa”